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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FINAL MINUTES 12/7/2021 9:00 AM MINUTES COMMISSION CHAMBERS 2401 SE MONTEREY ROAD, STUART, FLORIDA 34996 Taryn Kryzda, County Administrator Sarah W. Woods, County Attorney Carolyn Timmann, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Doug Smith, Chairman Edward V. Ciampi, Vice Chairman Stacey Hetherington Harold E. Jenkins II Sarah Heard CALL TO ORDER 5 - Commissioner Stacey Hetherington Chairman Doug Smith Commissioner Harold E. Jenkins II Commissioner Sarah Heard Vice Chairman Edward V. Ciampi Present: 1. INVOCATION - Father Todd, Saint Mary's Episcopal Church 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ADDITIONAL ITEMS 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Hetherington, seconded by Commissioner Heard, to approve the agenda with CNST-12 and CNST-13 pulls. The motion carried by the following vote: 5 - Commissioner Hetherington, Chairman Smith, Commissioner Jenkins II, Commissioner Heard, and Vice Chairman Ciampi Aye: 5. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Page 1 of 1012/7/21 FINAL MINUTES

COMMENTS 1. PUBLIC - PLEASE LIMIT COMMENTS TO THREE MINUTES. Tom Pine addressed the Board regarding the 1st Amendment and the prohibition of government interference. Erin Larica discussed Rocky Point speed limits. Patrick Arcement addressed homeless control in the county. Corrie Reckamp spoke about traffic safety and the need for a street light on Hydrangea Street. 2. COMMISSIONERS AM Commissioner Jenkins announced a successful ribbon cutting and parade in Hobe Sound. He advised $2,542 was spent on Bridge Road Christmas decorations. Commissioner Jenkins suggested sending a letter of support for the Florida Forever initiative. He also announced the Indiantown Parade on Saturday. Commissioner Hetherington announced the commencement of Santa City lights at Memorial Park (December 10th). Commissioner Heard advised she supports a letter for Pal Mar and also suggested the inclusion of Bar-B Ranch. Commissioner Smith stated he supports both letters of support. He announced the commencement of both the Taste of Jensen and Christmas tree lighting; he also congratulated Commissioner Jenkins on the parade and ribbon cutting. PM Commissioner Smith reminded the public about Downtown Jensen's Christmas tree lighting. 3. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR AM None at this time. PM County Administrator Taryn Kryzda requested staff direction to begin the process of making the commissioner MSTU boundaries consistent with commission districts. Commissioner Smith directed staff to bring forth an ordinance change agenda item to the next available meeting. CONSENT ADMINISTRATION Page 2 of 1012/7/21 FINAL MINUTES

CNST-1 CONTRACTS THAT MEET THE THRESHOLD FOR BOARD APPROVAL Agenda Item: 22-0016 This item was approved by the first motion of the meeting. CNST-2 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ APPROVAL OF WARRANT LIST FOR DISBURSEMENT VIA CHECKS AND ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS TO COMPLY WITH STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS Agenda Item: 22-0022 This item was approved by the first motion of the meeting. CNST-3 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION MINUTES TO BE APPROVED Agenda Item: 22-0283 This item was approved by the first motion of the meeting. CNST-4 LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY SCHOOL DISTRICT APPOINTMENT Agenda Item: 22-0011 RESOLUTION NO. 21-12.1 This item was approved by the first motion of the meeting. CNST-5 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CITIZEN ADVISORY TASK FORCE APPOINTMENTS Agenda Item: 22-0039 RESOLUTION NO 21-12.2 This item was approved by the first motion of the meeting. CNST-6 TREASURE COAST REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL MUNICIPAL APPOINTMENTS Agenda Item: 22-0233 This item was approved by the first motion of the meeting. CNST-7 APPROVE THE STATE HOUSING INITIATIVE PARTNERSHIP AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVE STRATEGIES REPORT BY THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE Agenda Item: 22-0250 This item was approved by the first motion of the meeting. CNST-8 APPROVE THE STATE HOUSING INITIATIVE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (SHIP) 2017-2018 REPORT AND TRANSMITTAL TO THE STATE Agenda Item: 22-0279 This item was approved by the first motion of the meeting. COUNTY ATTORNEY Page 3 of 1012/7/21 FINAL MINUTES

CNST-9 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDED CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS AND INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE OAKS Agenda Item: 22-0290 This item was approved by the first motion of the meeting. PUBLIC WORKS CNST-10 APPROVAL OF A SOVEREIGNTY SUBMERGED LANDS LEASE (SSLL) RENEWAL AND MODIFICATION WITH THE TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND (TIITF) FOR THE PORT SALERNO COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN DOCKING AND LOADING FACILITY Agenda Item: 22-0238 This item was approved by the first motion of the meeting. CNST-11 ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A UTILITY EASEMENT FROM TIBURON PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR THE OLD PALM CITY SEPTIC TO SEWER CONVERSION PROJECT NORTH OF SW TIBURON WAY, SABLE PALM ESTATES Agenda Item: 22-0247 RESOLUTION NO. 21-12.3 This item was approved by the first motion of the meeting. CNST-12 APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT FOR ACQUISITION OF A VACANT PARCEL, ADJACENT TO JUSTIN WILSON PARK IN PALM CITY, AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A WARRANTY DEED FROM RALPH H. PARKS Agenda Item: 22-0317 RESOLUTION NO. 21-12.4 At Commissioner Heard's request, Deputy County Administrator Don Donaldson and Real Property Manager Carla Segura provided the item to the Board. Commissioner Ciampi announced he will utilize district funds [$30,000] for the overall contribution of this parcel. Chairman Smith solicited public comment; none was heard. MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chairman Ciampi, seconded by Commissioner Heard, to accept staff's recommendation for this purchase. The motion carried by the following vote: 5 - Commissioner Hetherington, Chairman Smith, Commissioner Jenkins II, Commissioner Heard, and Vice Chairman Ciampi Aye: Page 4 of 1012/7/21 FINAL MINUTES

UTILITIES AND SOLID WASTE CNST-13 ADOPT THE MARTIN COUNTY WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES PLAN RESOLUTION Agenda Item: 22-0042 RESOLUTION NO. 21-12.5 At Commissioner Heard's request, Utilities and Solid Waste Director Sam Amerson provided the item to the Board. Chairman Smith solicited public comment; none was heard. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Hetherington, seconded by Vice Chairman Ciampi, to approve the Wastewater, CNST-13. The motion carried by the following vote: 5 - Commissioner Hetherington, Chairman Smith, Commissioner Jenkins II, Commissioner Heard, and Vice Chairman Ciampi Aye: CNST-14 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN MARTIN COUNTY, FLORIDA AND TOWN OF JUPITER ISLAND, FLORIDA FOR EMERGENCY INTERCONNECTION OF WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS AND EMERGENCY UTILITY OPERATIONS SUPPORT Agenda Item: 22-0310 This item was approved by the first motion of the meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS PH-1 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 4, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 87, HEALTH, GENERAL ORDINANCES, MARTIN COUNTY CODE Agenda Item: 22-0167 ORDINANCE NO. 1172 Martin County Fire Rescue Chief Chris Kammel presented the item to the Board. Senior Assistant County Attorney Elysse Elder assisted with Board questions. Chairman Smith solicited public comment; none was heard. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Hetherington, seconded by Vice Chairman Ciampi, to approve the proposed ordinance and authorize the issuance of a replacement COPCN to the existing COPCN. The motion carried by the following vote: 5 - Commissioner Hetherington, Chairman Smith, Commissioner Jenkins II, Commissioner Heard, and Vice Chairman Ciampi Aye: Page 5 of 1012/7/21 FINAL MINUTES

PH-2 PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT NOTICE OF INTENT RESOLUTION REQUIRED BY SECTION 197.3632, FLORIDA STATUTES FOR SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS Agenda Item: 22-0249 RESOLUTION NO. 21-12.6 Utilities Chief Project Manager Phil Keathley presented the item to the Board. Chairman Smith solicited public comment; none was heard. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Jenkins II, seconded by Commissioner Hetherington, to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: 5 - Commissioner Hetherington, Chairman Smith, Commissioner Jenkins II, Commissioner Heard, and Vice Chairman Ciampi Aye: PUBLIC HEARING QUASI-JUDICIAL PHQJ-1 REQUEST BY WRIGHT-FISH, LLC FOR MAJOR FINAL SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR WRIGHT FISH 7 ELEVEN (W079-009) Agenda Item: 22-0218 RESOLUTION NO. 21-12.7 Ex parte communication disclosures were made by all five commissioners. There were no interveners. The participants were sworn in by the deputy clerk. COUNTY: Principal Planner Peter Walden provided staff's presentation to the Board. Senior Assistant County Attorney Krista Storey and County Engineer Lisa Wichser assisted with Board questions. The following County Exhibits were entered into the record: (1) agenda/staff report, (2) Peter Walden's resume. APPLICANT: Wright Fish LLC Manager Ralph Parks thanked staff; there was no presentation given. Chairman Smith solicited public comment; none was heard. MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chairman Ciampi, seconded by Commissioner Heard, to accept staff's recommendation with the changes. The motion carried by the following vote: 5 - Commissioner Hetherington, Chairman Smith, Commissioner Jenkins II, Commissioner Heard, and Vice Chairman Ciampi Aye: DEPARTMENTAL QUASI-JUDICIAL Page 6 of 1012/7/21 FINAL MINUTES

GROWTH MANAGEMENT DPQJ-1 COVE/SALERNO PARTNERS, LLC REQUESTS APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE SHOWCASE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ZONING AGREEMENT INCLUDING A REVISED MASTER SITE PLAN, PHASING PLAN, AND APPROVAL OF THE PHASE 1 FINAL SITE PLAN Agenda Item: 22-0260 RESOLUTION NO. 21-12.8 Commissioner Hetherington announced she will be abstaining from voting on this item and filed Form 8B, Memorandum of Voting Conflict, for the record. Ex parte communication disclosures were made by all five commissioners. Notices were not required. There were no interveners. The participants were sworn in by the deputy clerk. COUNTY: Principal Planner Peter Walden provided staff's presentation to the Board. Senior Assistant County Attorney Krista Storey and County Engineer Lisa Wichser assisted with Board questions. The following County Exhibits were entered into the record: (1) agenda/staff report, (2) Peter Walden's resume. APPLICANT: Lucido & Associates Senior Vice President Morris Crady addressed the Board on behalf of applicant; there was no presentation given. Chairman Smith solicited public comment; none was heard. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Heard, seconded by Commissioner Jenkins II, to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: 4 - Chairman Smith, Commissioner Jenkins II, Commissioner Heard, and Vice Chairman Ciampi Aye: 1 - Commissioner HetheringtonAbstain: DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION DEPT-1 OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET ITEMS WHICH REQUIRE BOARD APPROVAL Agenda Item: 22-0028 RESOLUTION NOs. 21-12.9 through 21-12.19 OMB Director Jennifer Manning provided the items to the Board. Deputy County Administrator Don Donaldson, Assistant County Administrator George Stokus, and Public Works Director Jim Gorton assisted with Board questions. Page 7 of 1012/7/21 FINAL MINUTES

The following items were presented to the Board: (1) South Florida Oceanographic program grant, (2) Innovative technologies for harmful algal blooms grant, (3) Bus and bus facilities discretionary grant, (4) Resilient infrastructure and communities grant (Martin Downs Bessey Creek retrofit), (5) Resilience infrastructure grant (Twin Rivers Living Shoreline), (6) Resilience infrastructure grant (Golden Gate stormwater treatment area), (7) Resilience infrastructure grant (SW Mockingbird lane flood mitigation), (8) Resilience infrastructure grant (stormwater backflow preventer), (9) Green stormwater infrastructure pilot grant, (10) Resilient coastlines grant (Indian Riverside shoreline), (11) Nonpoint source grant (FDEP 2021 319(H)), (12) Florida inland navigation district grant (Sandsprit boat ramps), (13) Hazard mitigation grant (SW Mockingbird Lane), (14) FY22 EMS grant, (15) Budget resolution for Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS), (16) Budget resolution overdose data to action grant-Year 2, (17) Budget resolution overdose data to action grant-Year 3, (18) Law enforcement trust funds (LETF), and (19) Community services block grant. Chairman Smith solicited public comment; none was heard. MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chairman Ciampi, seconded by Commissioner Hetherington, to eliminate item 3 from this agenda item and have it come back next week with a more broad explanation. The motion carried by the following vote: 5 - Commissioner Hetherington, Chairman Smith, Commissioner Jenkins II, Commissioner Heard, and Vice Chairman Ciampi Aye: Agenda Item: 22-0028 MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Hetherington, seconded by Commissioner Jenkins II, to approve all of the remaining items [excluding #3]. The motion carried by the following vote: 5 - Commissioner Hetherington, Chairman Smith, Commissioner Jenkins II, Commissioner Heard, and Vice Chairman Ciampi Aye: DEPT-2 CONTRACTS THAT MEET THE THRESHOLD FOR BOARD APPROVAL $1 MILLION OR GREATER Agenda Item: 22-0034 Purchasing Agent Tasha Sapp provided the items to the Board. The following items were approved: (1) Parks Janitorial Services and (2) Tires and Tire related services. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Heard, seconded by Commissioner Hetherington, to approve all items. The motion carried by the following vote: 5 - Commissioner Hetherington, Chairman Smith, Commissioner Jenkins II, Commissioner Heard, and Vice Chairman Ciampi Aye: Page 8 of 1012/7/21 FINAL MINUTES

DEPT-3 DISCUSS 2022 PRIORITIES OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Agenda Item: 22-0287 County Administrator Taryn Kryzda introduced the item to the Board. The commissioners each presented their priorities. Commissioner Smith advised he is not interested in continuing with Pal Mar litigation. In response to opposing positions, County Attorney Sarah Woods requested an attorney client session at the next meeting to discuss the options. MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chairman Ciampi, seconded by Commissioner Heard, to have an attorney client privilege agenda item added for the next meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: 5 - Commissioner Hetherington, Chairman Smith, Commissioner Jenkins II, Commissioner Heard, and Vice Chairman Ciampi Aye: GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPT-4 DISCUSSION OF REDISTRICTING COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICTS BASED UPON 2020 CENSUS DATA Agenda Item: 22-0289 Comprehensive Planning Administrator Clyde Dulin and Principal Planner Samantha Lovelady gave the presentation to the Board. Senior Assistant County Attorney Krista Storey assisted with Board questions. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Heard to approve option 3B. The motion failed for the lack of a second. Agenda Item: 22-0289 MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Jenkins II, seconded by Commissioner Hetherington, to accept option 3C. The motion carried by the following vote: 4 - Commissioner Hetherington, Chairman Smith, Commissioner Jenkins II, and Vice Chairman Ciampi Aye: 1 - Commissioner HeardNay: PUBLIC WORKS DEPT-5 TRAFFIC SAFETY PLANNING UPDATE Agenda Item: 22-0209 Traffic Engineering Manager Luke Lambert presented the item to the Board. County Engineer Lisa Wichser assisted with Board questions. DEPT-6 UPDATE ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE LAKE OKEECHOBEE SYSTEM OPERATING MANUAL (LOSOM) Agenda Item: 22-0321 Page 9 of 1012/7/21 FINAL MINUTES

Ecosystem Restoration and Management Manager John Maehl presented the update to the Board. He recognized and thanked all those who worked on this initiative. PUBLIC - PLEASE LIMIT COMMENTS TO THREE MINUTES. Amy Pritchett addressed the Board regarding their ability to make changes to traffic speeds, lights, etc. ADJOURN The Board of County Commissioners December 7, 2021 meeting adjourned at 2:59 p.m. _________________________ _________________________ Carolyn Timmann, Clerk of the Doug Smith, Chair Circuit Court and Comptroller Board of County Commissioners /lp Minutes approved: _________________________ This document may be reproduced upon request in an alternative format by contacting the County ADA Coordinator (772) 320-3131, the County Administration Office (772) 288-5400, Florida Relay 711, or by completing our accessibility feedback form at www.martin.fl.us/accessibility-feedback. Page 10 of 1012/7/21 FINAL MINUTES

>> to know the responsibility that lays upon them. And they have the gift of rational thinking and the gift of compassion and the gift of respect and listening. All those spiritual gifts you taught us and bestow those on those who work with them and create more leaders and the next generation of the leaders and for this county at others. You create us. We are your children. MAY we weak up and say yes, I will follow you humbly, obediently and bestow the in credible values you have given us and those around us. I pray over the board and they be moved by you. Stirred by you and listen to you and find more of you in one another. All of this we ask in your name amen. I am father christian anderson, staint mary's episcopal church. Pleasure to be here. >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america. And to the republic for which it stands, one nation under GOD, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. >> we have two consent pulls. So, consent number 12. And item consent number 13. And number 12 is approval of the contract for the acquisition of the vacant parcel adjacent to the park in palm city and adoption of the resolution approving and accept ing a warranty deed from ralph h parks. Adopt the martin county water and waste water facilities plan resolution. with that, we need a motion to accept the agenda as presented and the consent pulls. >> MR. Chair. I will make a motion to approve the agenda with consent 12 and consent 13 pulls. >> second. >> we have a motion and second. Any further discussion on the motion. All in favor of the motion say aye. >> all those opposed. >> motion carries unanimously. >> public this morning, we have a few public speakers. First one we have is tom pine followed by erin larika. >> good morning, good morning, commissioners. I am tom pine. You live in jensen beach, florida. I have been a resident of martin county for over 45 years . The united states constitution protects the right to freedom of religion and freedom of expression from government interference including my county administrator. It prohibits any laws that establish a national religion and impede the free exercise of religion, a brim or curtail the freedom of speech. Interfere with the right for pieceful assembly. For citizens from petitioning the government to redress grievances. It was adopted into the bill of rights in 1791, supreme court interprets the extent of the protection afforded to these rights. The first amendment has been by the court as applying to the entire federal government. The court has interpreted the due process clause of the 14 th amendment as protecting the rights and the first amendment and interference by state and local governments. The most basic concept of freedom of expression and freedom of expression is the right of freedom of speech. It is recognized as a human right in article 19 the universal declaration of human rights. The right to freedom of speech allows individuals to express themselves without government interference and regulation. Freech of speech allows individuals to express themselves without government interference or regulation. The supreme court requires the government to provide substantial jurisdiction for the interference of the right of free speech. Where it attempts to regulate - the content of the speech. There are four places the first amendment does not protect. Child pornography. Obscenity. Profanity and fighting words. Nowhere in the constitution and regarding free speech are names or places not allowed to be spoken. The last time I was interrupted , by the county administrator, that didn't bother me. I expect that. Harassment is the mo. What bothered me the most was the county attorney at the time shaking her head in support. The county attorney not realiz ing what the essence of the first amendment is. It was not this attorney. Thank you for your time. >> thank you, MR. Pine. Next speaker is erin larika. >> good morning. Thank you for listening to me. >> I am here again to bring up the issue with the speeding in rocky point. I know that the neighborhood restoration project is on the agenda for today. That project for my understanding is set to commence in a few years from now. But I would like to go ahead and plead with the board to go ahead and change the speed limits. 55% of the residents who did vote in the last survey did vote for a change. We are still seeing drag racing especially on horseshoe point road which is lowered 5 miles down to 30 with the neighborhood restoration program or project. Sorry. We would lake to see the speed limit at 25. And some implemented measures to force people to slow down. Thank you. >> thank you, ma'am. >> next speaker is patrick arrestman. >> it will probably be a lot of them as I read people's names off that I can't pronounce. >> I witnessed harold could do it during the hobe sound parade >> that was by design though. >> you can't believe how many hours he practices all of that thank you for letting me speak. I am located here in stuart, florida. Essentially, I work work and live here and this is the community that we chose to raise a family in. Typically, we go, I would say, problem free. No issues that I can think. In fabt during covid, my children thought it would be good if they got out and walked because they were missing pe and my youngest asked her older year. Who is 22. If he could walk around the neighborhood. They proceeded to do that and something they did quite often. They would do it all through covid. No problems around our neighborhood. And we live in between cove and salerno. To give you a pinpoint at where we are at. And they walk in that area no problem. On this particular day, they decide to venture out further and go over to the mobil 7-11 store. Sleigh thought it was fantastic got to cross over the main street. U.S.1 and use the stop lights and with my son and go get a drink. And that's what they were going to do. Get a little water and come back. No issue. Or it should have been no issue at that time my son went and got the drink. He noticed they were being stalked, for lack of a better word by an individual. and he was very uncomfortable in the situation and he continued to go. He figured if he was around people, it would be no big deal and he had my daughter with him they proceeded to walk from the 7-11 out with their drinks. This person approached my son and asked for his phone and said that he was homeless. Identified himself as homeless and said he needed a phone. And my son said no, you can't use my phone and he was trying to fumble to dial me. We were a few blocks away and we could have been dispatched and the guy continued to demand the phone. My son said absolutely not. And they proceeded to continue to walk to get away from the gentlemen. I say gentlemen lightly. But, that individual then proceeded to turn his attention on to my daughter. My 9-year-old daughter. My minor child and that minor child was told that she was beautiful. Gorgeous. And that she was too good looking to be with that individual. Meaning my son. And that she was potentially. Was she being kidnapped and if she were. Ask for help and I will help you. Right. Then he pulled a ball out of his pocket and he started to hand it to my daughter and he said he has kid of his open. You can come and play with them you should come with me and play with them and made references to her looks and everything else. >> absolutely obscene. It must have been impressive how horrific this was on my children's faces because an old er couple stopped and asked if they needed help which then the guy deterred and went in a different direction. Now. >> I am sorry. >> can I stop you for a second. Usually we have a three minute limit. >> but, I think you have the attention of the board to finish the story. Can you wrap it up. >> my apologies. I wasn't thinking about time. >> thank you. Though. I appreciate that. So, quickly. I just wanted to bring it to the board's attention. I am not naive enough to recognize that you should be walking around with shields and protecting the community from things of that nature. I am a staunch supporter and encourage the behaviors that we want. If we are encouraging the behaviors of a homeless population ha is allowed to do what ever they want. We need to rethink that piece. I was horrified to learn the cops, who, by the way, I love martin county sheriff's office. Good job. Pass that along. I did that myself when I was at the parade. We have quite responses and great everything from them. They are amazing. however, their hands are tied when it comes to the homeless population. I didn't come with just problem s today. I actually came to offer solutions and again, one of the things I find interesting is that if we throw a fence on my property without a permit. What is going to happen to me. You all know. Come on, we all know. Why are homeless structures allowed to be built on propert ies with no ram physician ramifications. We call the police and they will say. We can't do anything. And can't get them for loiter ing or dress trespassing because they have haven't press ed trespassing charges. My concern is why don't we leverage the process the assess or's office and say you have a structure to file a complaint or we start charging you for it. >> sir, let's do this. >> if there are additional things to share with us. Put them in writing. >> I have some of them. >> and we appreciate the story and I think more so out of the story, the couple that intervened are probably the most important. >> absolutely. >> absolute heroes in that. My son of course could have done something. My concern was if he got hit or hurt. Then my daughter was alone. Right. I want to say one thing. CHAIRMAN, I apologize. but, in my investigation to find out what is going on with the homeless populations going around. I found the gentlemen in west palm beach that just killed the child and this is why it is more important for me. That gentlemen was arrested in atlanta, georgia and then let out. He walked through martin county to we get west palm beach. Just so we understand it. >> got it. >> okay. >> all right. I will gladly put those thoughts together and share them. I wanted to bring it. I think we have a gaping hole and someone will get hurt. >> thank you very much. >> last public speaker form we have this morning is corey redk amp. >> anybody else wish to address the board. Fill out one of these and give it to the bailiff and we will have you come up. Good morning. >> I will do better today than the last time I was here. >> it wasn't a great time to start practicing giving a speak speech to the board. And I would like to change this up a little bit and do a better job. I appreciate the gentlemen before me. Because it has to do with a similar issue but not exactly the same. I grew up in martin county when I was 11. I am 45 now. But I spent the last 17 years in port st. Lucie and moved back here. Because it didn't do so well for me but I can see the county is getting to be busy and grow ing like everything else around us. And before I start anything I would like. I want to thank you so much for some of the improvements that have been made for years. I can't tell you delivering the mail and driving U.S.1 how many times I was ashamed to see that we had a sign that said. Watch for the dip. That was right there on U.S.1. And salerno road. It is almost a sad thing. How many people have to get car s fixed. But, this recent pavement job you did was excellent. I appreciate it. I am waiting years for it to happen. It is beautiful. Also, MISS Sarah heard. I thank you for putting your money where you live and help ing to improve your community. I would also like to thank you for trying to move the fair finally into a place where it really utilizes the space well. And commissioner ciampi. >> please keep your comments to the board as a whole. >> I apologize. For trying to make that space available for a business that would utilize it better on dixie highway. And the traffic issues. What I am here for is just a simple street light. Off of high dran georgia boulevard and every day I walk my dog. I see homeless people. They are unpredictable. And I would hate to think that somebody is going to die there before a street light gets put out there. I have only been living here in two and a half years. I almost hit a teenager walking to a bus stop on U.S.1 for high school. Because it is that dark. There play be a street light right there at salerno village. Once you walk around the corner , it takes someone walking a minute, main and a half. Depending on how good you are at walking and getting to U.S.1 >> I don't know how many street lights are needed or one or two he I will give you one more tine I any thing. I don't want anybody to get su ed. I was walking to wawa and I slipped off the sidewalk. And I just about broke my ankle but, I don't know. I thought, I told wawa about it and I am telling about it. It is next to their stop sign and I am done. Thank you for your time. >> you did just fine. >> that's the last public speak er form we have this morning. Last item is commissioner comments. Commissioner jenkins. >> yes. We had a successful ribbon cut ting and parade in hobe sound and I thank everybody that participated. It was a lot of fun. Looking at the pictures on line i realized that not only did I MISS Commissioner hetherington introducing, but I also missed CHAIRMAN Of the squall board krista lee roberts. >> no, you did. >> did I? >> okay. >> it was all the pleasure. >> it was. >> I don't do well. >> with 10,000 people watching. >> any way. It was a lot of fun and I thank everybody for doing that. And for commissioner funds. I spent $2,500.42 on some christmas decorations for bridge road. I am interested in righting a letter of support for the florida forever program to increase the ranking of pal-mar on the florida forever list. This was requested by the save and if we could could do that very quickly. John, I think is headed to tallahassee. Thursday. So, if we could do a support letter for that. That would be great. >> then, lastly, the indiantown parade is this saturday. The parade begins at 545 loop at big mound park. And I am going to try to attend that. So, that's all for me. >> fantastic. >> commissioner hetherington. >> is it friday or saturday. >> did I say friday. It is saturday. >> you would be there on time. >> I would. >> great. >> on that note, santa city lights last year during covid, we didn't have a parade and the martin county realtors of the treasure coast put together a collaborative effort to have trees in the memorial park and they will go up on friday, DECEMBER 10th and they will stay there for a couple of weeks. >> so. It was a beautiful site to meander and that begins this friday. And so, please stop by memorial park to see the trees. That's all I had this morning. >> commissioner ciampi. >> I am fine. >> commissioner heard. >> yes, commissioner smith. Are you going to the arc meet ing. >> I have to check my calendar. If I can, I will be interest: I will be there. >> it is a fine idea to wrait a letter of support for pal-mar and also bobby ranch is on the same agenda. Let's also include a letter of support for bobby ranch. >> thanks. >> is that it. >> yes. >> so a couple of things. >> the pal-mar thing, what ever harold. And I apologize for walking off the dais for a second. You want the board to draft a letter of support for the expansion of the boundary to include the chimney and whatever components of it. I think the chimney portion is what we are asking to get included. >> okay. >> is staff going to. >> this is more in line of raising its priority to for acquisition. And yes. >> okay. So, is it boundary as well as acquisition or both. >> that wasn't discussed. >> okay. Then I have confidence between you and staff that you can put together what it needs to be. That will be fantastic. Appreciate that. >> I will work with john after the meeting. >> do you know if john is going >> yes. Tonight at 5:30 starts the taste of jensen. We will have the christmas tree lighting which is always the highlight the evening. >> the christmas latte from jensen beach high school will be kicking off the singing at about 6:15. I think. And then we will have the light ing right around 6:30 and taste of jensen to follow. Ocean breeze will have its annual golf cart parade through town and it is fun to watch. If you want to come on down to jensen tonight, that would be fantastic. >> you did an amazing job with all the pressure you had on you on saturday. I got to tell you. Hobe sound does an again nominal job and they turn out a great crowd. I think it is the biggest yet. That I remember seeing. And also, I guess you win the prize for the largest turnout for a ribbon cutting. >> that was well masterminded on your side. but great job. Great job for everybody who came out. It was fun to see anything. >> do you have anything. >> MISS Woods, anything? >> first item on the agenda. Will be the consent pull of item 12. Approval of a contract for acquisition of vacant parcel lage jays vent to the park in palm city and approving and accepting the warrant did I deed from parks. >> who pulled that. >> commissioner heard. >> I pulled it, because I didn't understand it. And I met with don donaldson yesterday. I thought it was a parcel that was across mapp road. So, people were going to have to cross mapp road on a curve and it reminded me of the one we have on across the street on sandsprit park. And I thought it was going to be unstave and I couldn't see putting a crosswalk on a curve on a major road. But I was wrong. >> so. Do you want a staff explanation or are you okay. >> sure. I think. It is a acquisition and we need to address it. >> don don altd son. County administrator. Here with karla sekura, our property manager. This parcel was created sometime ago at one time it was considered to be part of a subdivision of the oaks. It is not needed. It is a straight zoning project and this is left over and has the potential to have a single family home built on it. They had it originally listed for 190,000. >> and in discussing with the property owner it would be beneficial to be in the park and not one. You can see on the attached image, the rectangular parcel in question. It is identified in red. Just to the immediate left is the parking. That serves justin wilson park. >> so, it is strategically located and beneficial to the park. I think most park goers would assume it is already part of the park. It is the first and foremost. It benefits the park. And single family home on the curve. We know it is a problem mat particular area for traffic. It would be something we would rather not have and legally, if it was obtained and lastly. In terms of the acquisition cost. It is.64 acres is the legal description boundary. And recently, last year. 2020, the county purchased a property at old palm city at 90,000 at roughly half the cost other parcel resist selling for $150,000 for anything from a quarter acre and then of course , you have other property insist palm city. Selling well over a quarter million for a similar size lots this particular lot. While it does have issues. Ultimately, the property owner. This was the best and final offer. And that's all that was going to be accepted. We felt it was in the best interest of the county to acquire this for park purposes and we are here to answer any other questions that you MAY have or finally. We appreciate the district commissioner for contributing some fund to make this happen. >> was that adequate. >> yes. >> MR. Ciampi. >> I will be using $30,000 of my district fund to contribute to the overall cost of this parcel. I would like to thank MR. Parks ralph parks is selling property that we can use for parks. And this is an important piece from my perspective. In another park in palm city. >> charlie leighton park. There were a couple of parcels available. Quite a long time ago, that the county did not move on and they were turned into homes. Residences that are now right on the park and that property would have been helpful in term s of additional parking which we could have used there and it is odd to have people living directly, nearly direct ly inside the park. And everyone had said to me. Why didn't the county acquire those parcels and we did not at the time. I was out of office during that acquisition. And when I came back and staff had reached out to me. You can see in the picture, there is a skinny portion of parking and our parks and rec. department has done an excellent job of bringing this park really up to high level it has a lot of activity with girl 's youth softball and other kick ball and people are using the parks. So, having that little extra space for additional parking will be very helpful. So, I appreciate MR. Parks. As MR. Donaldson said. That parcel could have been sold off at a much higher profit and MR. Park assist a member of the community for a long time. And when don said best and final. That is the best price for everybody. That is the great. And he is here. I personally want to thank you, sir. He put the benefit of the community before himself. And in this particular case and I thank you. >> with that, would you like to make a motion. >> I make a motion to accept staff's recommendation for this purchase. >> second. >> we have a motion and second. >> I thought I would add to all of this and ed brought up a conversation that I wished we had as well. It was some conversation and there wasn't any interest at the time in buying the addition al parcels over at the other park. >> when it comes up near one of our neighborhood parks and you know, the regional parks are a whole other story. It should be an automatic thing that staff looks at how we ak cier them and we missed a couple of them over in rio that we wished we could have picked up and added some capacity that some of the resident are looking for and I think it is absolutely imperative that on this parcel we pick up this one and also, that we look at whether there are small parcels large parcels. Wherever there MAY be. We add to the makes and it is getting tighter and tighter and that much more difficult to do the things for parks we would like to do. >> commissioner heard. Got a great pick for mag by's hammock. >> that was a great purchase for a piece of property. You are not getting them back. >> so, any way. >> super good idea picking this one up and great job. >> anybody from public wish to comment on this. >> MR. Parks, thank you for your part of all of this. I thank you for having the last name of parks. >> we he have a motion and second. All in favor. Say aye. >> opposed. Motion carries unanimously. >> second item, there was pull ed from consent with commissioner heard. Adopt a martin county water and waste water facilities plan resolution. >> I pummed -- I pulled this one and members of the public. This is double sided. This is the plan we are going to vote to approve today. and we have done, our utilities department has done such a remarkable job of debting dep grants for septic to sewer. We have 8 million for port salerno and new ron rovia and $10 million for rocky point. We get state revolving fund. Loans. We get all kinds of grants and the reason we get these and we are successful in acquiring them. The utilities department does such a marvelous job of planning. And so. When the dep releases funds. And we are ready. >> and I just think we need to. >> this is a terrific document. It is really great planning. And I just wanted to salute the utilities department for making this possible for us. >> wow. >> thank you very much, commissioner. >> it was a team of folks solved and keep both hands on the wheel and feet on the gas breed dal: we have been very fortune at and in applying for loans, it is always requires a planning document. And typically that