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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FINAL MINUTES 6/4/2019 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 Edward V. Ciampi, Chairman Harold E. Jenkins II, Vice Chairman Doug Smith Stacey Hetherington Sarah Heard CALL TO ORDER 5 - Chairman Edward V. Ciampi Vice Chairman Harold E. Jenkins II Commissioner Doug Smith Commissioner Stacey Hetherington Commissioner Sarah Heard Present: 1. INVOCATION - moment of silence 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ADDITIONAL ITEMS 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Hetherington, for approval of the agenda [with additional items PROC-2 and DEPT-5, and the consent agenda (no pulls)], with the withdrawal of items CNST-7 and DEPT-2. The motion carried by the following vote: 5 - Chairman Ciampi, Vice Chairman Jenkins II, Commissioner Smith, Commissioner Hetherington, and Commissioner Heard Aye: Page 1 of 116/4/19 FINAL MINUTES

5. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA PROCLAMATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS PROC-1 PRESENT A PROCLAMATION PREVIOUSLY APPROVED VIA THE CONSENT AGENDA The Chairman will present the proclamation to the recipient. Agenda Item: 19-0440 Communications Manager Laura Beaupre introduced the proclamation. National Garden Week Chairman Donna Berger accepted the proclamation for Garden Week. PROC-2 ADOPT AND PRESENT A PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCEANS MONTH IN MARTIN COUNTY, FLORIDA The Board is asked to adopt and present a proclamation declaring Oceans Month in Martin County, Florida. Agenda Item: 19-0548 Communications Manager Laura Beaupre introduced the proclamation. Florida Oceanographic Society Executive Director Mark Perry accepted the proclamation for Oceans Month. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Vice Chairman Jenkins, for approval of the item. The motion carried by the following vote: 5 - Chairman Ciampi, Vice Chairman Jenkins II, Commissioner Smith, Commissioner Hetherington, and Commissioner Heard Aye: Additional Item COMMENTS 1. PUBLIC - PLEASE LIMIT COMMENTS TO THREE MINUTES. Animal Care & Control Oversight Board Member Shaun Kelly addressed the Board in support of the proposed ordinance amending Chapter 9, Animals (item PH-2). Sam Hay urged the Board to immediately eliminate the use of glyphosate in Martin County (item DEPT-3). Tom Pine spoke about the County's debt and the costs to construct the Jensen Beach Mooring Field. 2. COMMISSIONERS AM Commissioner Hetherington spoke about the positive momentum with water quality issues and the encouraging meetings the commissioners had in Washington D.C. regarding the types of funding that Martin County will, hopefully, get this year. Commissioner Jenkins concurred with her comments. Page 2 of 116/4/19 FINAL MINUTES

Commissioner Heard asked Chairman Ciampi if he would allow her to take over his MPO seat. She also spoke about the recent heavy rains and urged drivers to watch out for sandhill cranes on the roadsides or crossing the roads. Chairman Ciampi warned drivers to watch out for children who were out of school for the summer. He agreed to allow Commissioner Heard to take over his MPO seat for the remainder of his term, to be revisited in November during the reorganization of the BCC. PM Commissioner Jenkins informed the public that the County bus added a new route, from Indiantown to Hobe Sound. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Jenkins, seconded by Commissioner Heard, for Chairman Ciampi to relinquish spot on the MPO seat and give it to Commissioner Heard. The motion carried by the following vote: 5 - Chairman Ciampi, Vice Chairman Jenkins II, Commissioner Smith, Commissioner Hetherington, and Commissioner Heard Aye: 3. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR CONSENT ADMINISTRATION CNST-1 CONTRACTS THAT MEET THE THRESHOLD FOR BOARD APPROVAL This item is a placeholder on all Board meeting agendas in an effort to streamline the process for items that meet the Board approval threshold. Specific items requiring approval, if any, will be provided by Supplemental Memorandum. If there are no items, a Supplemental Memorandum will not be attached. Agenda Item: 19-0424 This item was approved by the first motion of the meeting. Supplemental Memo (3 items) CNST-2 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ APPROVAL OF WARRANT LIST FOR DISBURSEMENT VIA CHECKS AND ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS TO COMPLY WITH STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS Pursuant to Chapter 136.06, Florida Statutes, checks and electronic payments issued by the Board of County Commissioners are to be recorded in the Board meeting minutes. In compliance with statutory requirements, the Warrant List is added to the Consent Agenda for approval by the Board of County Commissioners. This Warrant List is for disbursements made between May 4, 2019 and May 17, 2019. Additional details related to these disbursements may be viewed in the office of the Martin County Clerk of Court and Comptroller or on the Clerk’s website. Agenda Item: 19-0426 This item was approved by the first motion of the meeting. Page 3 of 116/4/19 FINAL MINUTES

CNST-3 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION MINUTES TO BE APPROVED The Board is asked to approve minutes from the May 7, 2019 joint meeting (Martin, Hendry, Glades, Okeechobee, and Palm Beach Counties) and the May 21, 2019 regular meeting. Agenda Item: 19-0199 This item was approved by the first motion of the meeting. CNST-4 ADOPT PROCLAMATIONS TO BE PRESENTED ON JUNE 18, 2019 The Board is asked to adopt the following proclamations: declaring Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup Week, Safety Awareness Month, and Parks and Recreation Month in Martin County, Florida. Agenda Item: 19-0444 This item was approved by the first motion of the meeting. CNST-5 ADOPT PROCLAMATIONS COMMENDING DANNY MOLINA, JR. AND CHRISTIAN ALEXANDER MOLINA UPON THE OCCASIONS OF ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT The Board extends greetings and congratulations to scouts achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Agenda Item: 19-0545 This item was approved by the first motion of the meeting. PARKS AND RECREATION CNST-6 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SCHOOL BOARD OF MARTIN COUNTY The Transportation Services Agreement with the School Board of Martin County is for the use of school buses to transport after school and summer camp participants for field trips, special events, and activities. Agenda Item: 19-0480 This item was approved by the first motion of the meeting. CNST-7 CONTRACT WITH EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF INDIAN RIVER, MARTIN AND OKEECHOBEE COUNTIES TO OFFER NO COST SUMMER CAMP TO ELIGIBLE FAMILIES The Early Learning Coalition of Indian River, Martin, and Okeechobee Counties (ELC) offers a program for reimbursement funding to providers who implement fee-based after school/summer programming. The ELC reimburses providers based on fees charged to the public for services. The ELC contracts with Martin County for the Jensen Beach Summer Camp at Langford Park located at 2369 NE Dixie Highway, Jensen Beach. The ELC provides a full reimbursement to Martin County for camp fees incurred by eligible families as determined by the ELC. Agenda Item: 19-0514 This item was withdrawn by the first motion of the meeting. Page 4 of 116/4/19 FINAL MINUTES

Supplemental Memo (withdrawing item) PUBLIC WORKS CNST-8 ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF A UTILITY EASEMENT FROM HINCK LANDLORD (DE) LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND FIRE SERVICE, A FIRE HYDRANT AND UTILITY RELATED EQUIPMENT This is a request for the adoption of a Resolution accepting and approving a Utility Easement from Hinck Landlord (DE) Limited Partnership for the construction of water and fire service, fire hydrant and utility related equipment to be constructed with the current Hinckley Marine project north of SE Robertson Road in Hobe Sound. Agenda Item: 19-0505 RESOLUTION NO. 19-6.1 This item was approved by the first motion of the meeting. CNST-9 APPOINTMENT OF MARTIN COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE FOR JUNE 6, 2019 PAL MAR WATER CONTROL DISTRICT ANNUAL LANDOWNERS’ MEETING AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING Commissioner Sarah Heard is Martin County’s designated representative on the Pal Mar Water Control District. The Annual Landowners’ Meeting and Board of Supervisors Meeting is June 6, 2019. It is necessary for the Board of County Commissioners to update the Proxy to authorize Commissioner Heard to vote on June 6, 2019, to effectuate Board of County Commissioner direction. Agenda Item: 19-0511 This item was approved by the first motion of the meeting. CNST-10 ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF A UTILITY EASEMENT FROM FLORIDIAN NATIONAL GOLF CLUB, LLC FOR WATER, SEWER AND FIRE SERVICE AND UTILITY RELATED EQUIPMENT FOR PHASE 6 PUD This is a request for the adoption of a Resolution accepting and approving a Utility Easement from Floridian Golf Resort, LLC, now known as, Floridian National Golf Club, LLC, for the construction of water, sewer, and fire services and utility related equipment facilities to service Phase 6 to the north of SW Rivers End Way. Agenda Item: 19-0518 RESOLUTION NO. 19-6.2 This item was approved by the first motion of the meeting. CNST-11 ADOPT A RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’S ADMINISTRATION OF THE REALIGNMENT OF CR-714 (SW MARTIN HIGHWAY) AT ITS APPROACH TO SR-710 (SW WARFIELD BOULEVARD) At the Martin Metropolitan Planning Organization’s request, the Florida Department of Transportation is evaluating opportunities to realign CR-714 (SW Martin Highway) at its approach to SR-710 (SW Warfield Boulevard) as part of the widening of SR-710 (SW Warfield Boulevard) from Sherman Wood Ranches in Okeechobee County to CR-714 (SW Martin Highway or Martin Grade). In order to move forward, the Florida Page 5 of 116/4/19 FINAL MINUTES

Department of Transportation has requested a resolution from the Board of County Commissioners consenting to its administration of the project and committing to fund elements not qualified for federal aid funding. Agenda Item: 19-0522 RESOLUTION NO. 19-6.3 This item was approved by the first motion of the meeting. CNST-12 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF INDIAN RIVER COLLEGE AND THE MARTIN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR A DESIGNATED PARK AND RIDE LOCATION AT MORGADE LIBRARY The Memorandum of Understanding between the District Board of Trustees of Indian River State College (IRSC) and the Martin County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will allow the County to designate eight (8) park and ride spaces at the Morgade Library. This park and ride designation complements the commuter bus service to Palm Beach County. Agenda Item: 19-0531 This item was approved by the first motion of the meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS PH-1 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 79.257 OF ARTICLE 7 OF CHAPTER 79, FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION, GENERAL ORDINANCES, MARTIN COUNTY CODE, REGARDING MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT (MSTU) FOR FIRE RESCUE SERVICES The Board of County Commissioners (“Board”) is requested to adopt proposed amendments to the boundaries identified for the Countywide Fire/Rescue MSTU to include the incorporated area of the Village of Indiantown. Agenda Item: 19-0512 ORDINANCE NO. 1101 Fire Chief William Schobel, Fire Rescue Administrator Matt Resch, and Assistant County Attorney Elizabeth Lenihan presented the item to the Board. Chairman Ciampi solicited public comment; none was heard. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Heard, seconded by Commissioner Smith, for approval of the item. The motion carried by the following vote: 5 - Chairman Ciampi, Vice Chairman Jenkins II, Commissioner Smith, Commissioner Hetherington, and Commissioner Heard Aye: PH-2 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9, ANIMALS, GENERAL ORDINANCES, MARTIN COUNTY CODE Page 6 of 116/4/19 FINAL MINUTES

The Animal Care and Control Oversight Board (ACCOB) began its review of amendments to Chapter 9, Animals, General Ordinances, Martin County Code on May 18, 2017. After multiple reviews including the consideration of public comment, the ACCOB on January 12, 2019, unanimously recommended that the Board of County Commissioners adopt the proposed ordinance. Agenda Item: 19-0481 ORDINANCE NO. 1102 Assistant County Administrator George Stokus and Senior Assistant County Attorney Ruth Holmes presented the item to the Board. Mr. Stokus noted the following corrections for the Board: (1) take out 'excluding first night of impoundment' [page 9, section 9.34, items 1, 2, and 4]; (2) change 'dangerous dog' to 'animal' [page 5, proper enclosure] (3) correct the name of the program to Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, and Return [page 26, section 9.90]. Acting County Attorney Krista Storey requested that the Board authorize staff to make any and all required scrivener's edits to make sure that the ordinance reads correctly. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Heard, for approval of the item, with the noted changes, and any other scrivener changes that might be necessary. The motion carried by the following vote: 5 - Chairman Ciampi, Vice Chairman Jenkins II, Commissioner Smith, Commissioner Hetherington, and Commissioner Heard Aye: PH-3 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13, ART IN PUBLIC PLACES, GENERAL ORDINANCES, MARTIN COUNTY CODE; AND ADOPTION OF A NEW PROGRAM MANUAL AND BUDGET The Board is requested to consider adoption of an Ordinance amending Chapter 13, Art in Public Places, General Ordinances, Martin County Code and adoption of a new Program Manual that includes clear program responsibilities, procedures and forms, as well as an annual budget and sample contracts. Agenda Item: 19-0438 ORDINANCE NO. 1103 Community Development Manager Susan Kores and Assistant County Attorney Elizabeth Lenihan presented the item to the Board. Chairman Ciampi solicited public comment; none was heard. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Hetherington, for approval of the item. The motion carried by the following vote: 4 - Chairman Ciampi, Vice Chairman Jenkins II, Commissioner Smith, and Commissioner Hetherington Aye: Page 7 of 116/4/19 FINAL MINUTES

1 - Commissioner HeardNay: REQUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS R&P-1 SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT UPDATE The South Florida Water Management District Update. Agenda Item: 19-0535 SFWMD Executive Director Drew Bartlett introduced the item. SFWMD Governing Board Member Jacqui Thurlow-Lippisch complimented the Board on the County website and praised Mr. Bartlett's leadership. Engineering & Construction Bureau Chief Alan Shirkey provided the update on their Ecosystem Restoration Projects. The following projects were were included in the presentation: STA-1W Expansion #1, STA-1W Expansion #2, C-139 Flow Equalization Basin, STA 5 Earthwork, STA 1E Earthwork, C-44 Reservoir/STA, C-43 West Basin Storage Reservoir (Package 1 - Preload & Demolition; Package 2 - Irrigation PS S-476; Package 3 - Inflow Pump Station S-470; Site Preparation Tree Clearing and Access Roads; Package 4 - Civil Works), C-43 Construction Progress, Lake Hicpochee FEB (G-726 Outflow Weir), and EAA Reservoir and Stormwater Treatment Area. Chairman Ciampi solicited public comment; none was heard. R&P-2 US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS UPDATE The US Army Corps of Engineers will be providing an update for the operation of the Central and South Florida System, progress of Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan projects and the status of the Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual project. Agenda Item: 19-0537 US Army Corps of Engineers South Florida Deputy Commander Lieutenant Colonel Jennifer Reynolds provided the update to the Board. The presentation included Lake Okeechobee (stages, lake levels, wet season scenarios, release schedule, water budget and system operating manual), Herbert Hoover Dike implementation progress, and the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Program. DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION DEPT-1 OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET ITEMS WHICH REQUIRE BOARD APPROVAL This is a placeholder on all Board meeting agendas to streamline the process for grant applications, awards, budget resolutions, budget transfers from reserves, and CIP amendments. Specific items requiring approval, if any, will be provided by Supplemental Memorandum. Agenda Item: 19-0429 RESOLUTION NOs. 19-6.4 and 19-6.5 Page 8 of 116/4/19 FINAL MINUTES

Director of the Office of Management and Budget Jennifer Manning presented the items to the Board. Communications Manager Laura Beaupre and Deputy County Administrator Don Donaldson presented item #3 (Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual). MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Vice Chairman Jenkins, for approval of the item [#1, Shelter Plus Care grant]. The motion carried by the following vote: 5 - Chairman Ciampi, Vice Chairman Jenkins II, Commissioner Smith, Commissioner Hetherington, and Commissioner Heard Aye: Agenda Item: 19-0429 MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Vice Chairman Jenkins, for approval of the item [#2 State Aid to Libraries grant]. The motion carried by the following vote: 5 - Chairman Ciampi, Vice Chairman Jenkins II, Commissioner Smith, Commissioner Hetherington, and Commissioner Heard Aye: Agenda Item: 19-0429 MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Vice Chairman Jenkins, for approval of the item [#3, LOSOM consultant]. The motion carried by the following vote: 4 - Vice Chairman Jenkins II, Commissioner Smith, Commissioner Hetherington, and Commissioner Heard Aye: 1 - Chairman CiampiNay: Supplemental Memo (3 items) DEPT-2 CONSIDERATION OF OPTION TO LEASE WITH MARTIN COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION, INC. The Board is requested to consider the Option to Lease and form Lease Agreement between Martin County and the Martin County Fair Association, Inc. (Association) for the site on SW Citrus Boulevard, adjacent to the Village of Indiantown. Agenda Item: 19-0544 This item was withdrawn by the first motion of the meeting. PUBLIC WORKS DEPT-3 UPDATE ON THE INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PROGRAM BEING DEVELOPED FOR MARTIN COUNTY OPERATIONS On September 25, 2018 the Board of County Commissioners (Board) directed staff to develop an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program for County operations. Staff will provide an update on progress made towards the development and implementation of the IPM Program. Agenda Item: 19-0513 Deputy Public Works Director Jim Gorton and Mosquito Control Manager Kylie Page 9 of 116/4/19 FINAL MINUTES

Yanchula provided the presentation to the Board. Ecosystem Project Manager Mike Yustin assisted with Board questions. The following member of the public addressed the Board in support of banning glyphosate: Irene Gomes. MOTION: A motion was made by Chairman Ciampi, seconded by Commissioner Heard, for staff to begin the immediate process that staff feels is appropriate for eliminating the use, at the county level, of glyphosate, to send the message that we value our employees and we want to be leaders in this effort. The motion carried by the following vote: 5 - Chairman Ciampi, Vice Chairman Jenkins II, Commissioner Smith, Commissioner Hetherington, and Commissioner Heard Aye: DEPT-4 LAKE OKEECHOBEE 5 COUNTY LETTER OF AGREEMENT This item is to receive feedback on a draft letter composed by staff to capture the items of agreement among the 5 counties that border Lake Okeechobee as it relates to the management of Lake Okeechobee. Agenda Item: 19-0542 Chairman Ciampi introduced the item. The Board decided to sign on to the five county letter, with an immediate follow-up letter from Martin County to all the congressmen stressing the health and human safety component and including the Board's LOSOM scoping comments. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Vice Chairman Jenkins, to send the letter. The motion carried by the following vote: 5 - Chairman Ciampi, Vice Chairman Jenkins II, Commissioner Smith, Commissioner Hetherington, and Commissioner Heard Aye: ADMINISTRATION DEPT-5 INVITATION TO CONGRESSMEN TO DISCUSS LAKE OKEECHOBEE WITH GLADES, HENDRY, MARTIN, PALM BEACH AND OKEECHOBEE COUNTIES On May 7, 2019 five counties held a joint meeting to discuss Lake Okeechobee (Lake). From that discussion, a request was made to create a letter to send to the Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) and South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) that could be signed by all five counties expressing areas of solidarity concerning Lake management. In addition to that letter, Palm Beach County has asked for the five counties to approve a letter to invite the Congressmen who represent the Co-Chairmen of the Congressional Everglades Caucus. Agenda Item: 19-0552 Chief of Staff Steve Leighton addressed the Board on behalf of Congressman Mast and informed them that they had reached out to Hendry County in an effort to host a meeting in Clewiston, to include the counties and their state representatives. He also Page 10 of 116/4/19 FINAL MINUTES

informed the Board that they would be meeting with Hendry County to do a tour and invited the Board to attend the tour with them. MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jenkins, seconded by Commissioner Smith, to participate in the letter/invitation. The motion carried by the following vote: 5 - Chairman Ciampi, Vice Chairman Jenkins II, Commissioner Smith, Commissioner Hetherington, and Commissioner Heard Aye: Additional Item PUBLIC - PLEASE LIMIT COMMENTS TO THREE MINUTES. ADJOURN The Board of County Commissioners meeting of June 4, 2019 adjourned at 12:56 p.m. _________________________ _________________________ Carolyn Timmann, Clerk of the Edward V. Ciampi, Chairman Circuit Court and Comptroller Board of County Commissioners /mkv 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 11 of 116/4/19 FINAL MINUTES

>>> good morning and welcome. I would like to call the June 4 th board of county commissioners meeting to order. We would like to welcome you here this morning and at home. We will start this morning with an invocation. I don't see a pastor. We were going to have an un vocation from pastor sny gh from jensen beach, however, I do not see him in the chambers this morning. We will pivot to a moment of silence. Followed by the pledge of allegiance. If you would all please stand. Thank you. Thank you, 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 >> thank you very much. >> okay. We have a couple of proclamations that have bullpen added. One is to adopt and present ocean's month in martin county, florida. Departmental number 5. Invitation to congressman to discuss lake okeechobee issues with glades, hendry, martin, palm beach and okeechobee counties. There are no consent pulls this morning. We have one request to withdraw actually, now we have two. One is from the consent agenda, consent number 7. Early coalition of indian river , martin and okeechobee counties to offer no cost sum mer camp to eligible famil ies. We have also, are withdrawing departmental number 2, consideration of an option to lease with martin county fair association incorporated. >> commissioner smith. >> move approval of the agenda with the withdrawal of item c, consent number 7 and department number 2. >> thank you very much. >> second. >> thank you. >> we have a motion by commissioner smith to accept the agenda as presented. Seconded by commissioner hetherington. All those in favor. Opposed. Motion carries unanimously. >>> now, I will tell you that we have some important folks in the room with us this morning. So we are going to adjust the agenda slightly to accommodate some of the items that will be coming up after the proclamations. I see Miss Beaupre is here ready to go. We will start with a proclamation declaring garden week in martin county, florida. >> good morning, commissioners. Our gardeners help us preserve our traditional birth ever independence and initiative and instill in our citizens care for your environment and natural resources. During garden week, June second through the eighth, the board recognizes garden club of stuart with beautification and offerings reaching both youth and seniors. Here to accept we have donna berger representing the garden club of stuart. >>> and []Applause [. >> this is the contribution the guard gardeners make to the environmental health of our community. Garden club of stuart's members have placed neural designs in each of the martin county libraries, city of stuart and have donated an arrangement for the county facility during national garden week. Gardening with is one the most thiewr put particular activit ies in which nearly everyone can participate. Garden club of stuart is involved in the numerous community and civic activities. We provide scholarships to martin county high school study ing the environmental sciences. Work with second grade youth at elementary schools teaching about the environment and how to grow plants and also floral steiners. Twenty-five children are September to camp wekiva by scholarships from our club. We have a butterfly garden which is located on high hibiscus street in stuart. We received a certificate from the florida federation of garden clubs regarding the planting of 5,400 trees in martin county. The trees were planted by members of our club as well as those planted by the city of stuart and martin county. The garden tour was well attend ed by the community and our net profit supports our civic projects for the next two years. we will be presenting a flower show which is free to the public in March of 2020. And this is the gift to our public. Our club has a membership of 149 and on behalf of the member s we thank you for this proclamation commemorating national garden week. Thank you. [Applause]. >> our next proclamation needs to be okay. She is used to being in the garden. >> this needs to be approved first. Declaring ocean's month in martin county, florida. >> second. >> thank you. We have a motion by commissioner smith. Seconded by commissioner jenkins. All in favor. Opposed. Motion carries unanimously. Now, laura, since we approved it, you are allowed to talk about it. >> I am allowed to talk about it now. Celebrated on June 8th gives us the chance to reflect on the importance of the ocean and what we must to to protect it. They commend organizations such as oceanographic society in had providing education. Research and conservation to secure the future of our world 's ocean. Here to accept is mark perry with the oceanographic society. >> thank you, very breachly. The ocean is an important part of our state and our community. We relate to them daily. you know, there is just, the life support system and of our planet. And basically, 70% of the oxygen we breathe actually come s from the phytoplankton in the ocean that is producing the oxygen. We have a lot of things happen ing. Pollution concerns and, of course, the thermal expansion of the ocean and because the ocean temperatures are rising 1 degree since 1970 causing that expansion in sea level rise and there is a lot of concern in our low-lying parts of florida and the florida keys and other places where we are really looking at over the next 20 years possibly a eight edge rise in sea level. Sense 1950, we have had 46% increase in the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. What that does has been causing the agriculture wonnic acid to build up in the ocean environment. Because the ocean is saturated in the atmosphere. It is not able to absorb the amount of carbon dioxide in the ocean now and with the slight change in the ph, that 25% increase in acidity is causing the degrading of the shell materials on small phyto plankton as well as oyster s. Clams and other shellfish like lobsters and shrimp and so forth. There is a lot of concern about this. The big concern is 85% of the pollution in the ocean comes from land based activities. And we all need to be concerned that around florida, we have 8500 miles of tidal shorelines. All our estuaries and lagoons all connecting to the ocean. That pollution that runs off and whether it is nutrient pollution or other kinds of plastics or marine debris pollution. It causes a problem to the ocean environment. >> so, lets awe all try to do what we can. I appreciate your giving this proclamation to bring awareness to martin county citizens and around the state to really take in the forefront of what we need to do collectively and individually about the ocean environment. Thank you. >> thank you very much. [Applause]. >> we have three requests to speak forms. If anyone else would luke to address us during public comment. Place speak to the bailiff. We can give you one of the form s to give out. >> Miss Bee pray, thank you -- beaupre, thank you very much. Excellent job. First request is sean kelly. Miss Kelly. Good morning, good to see you again. >> good morning, commissioners. I am sean kelly. I am a 56 year resident of jensen beach. I am also a current member of your animal care and control oversight board as the designated representative from the humane society of the treasure coast. I just wanted to speak briefly as the item listed as ph2. It is 18481. Regarding amendments to the chapter nine animal ordinance for martin county. Myself, two other lay people, two local veterinarians and the head of the martin county sheriff's department animal services unit have met quarterly over the pation 24 months and go over everything from soup to nuts on the ordinance and including the definitions and everything as it relates to animal insist martin county. We are submitting today what we believe to be a concise and complete and up to date understanding of all things animal related in martin county we specifically strengthen some areas that needed strengthening and as far as the trap, neuter, release to field. Some things had to be tweaked for the chapter nine to be matched it with the ordinance you passed. So I want to thank you for creating this oversight board. I think we have done a lot of good work and we stand ready to tip with what ever the next task May be. Thank you for listening to me. I can't stay until the agenda item and I wish you well with your meeting today. >> thank you for your service on that board. >> it is voluntary and did you bring any pets. >> you always say that to me. Everywhere he said. Do you have a dog with you. >> I didn't think that would be appropriate. >> you have a track record of walking pets around and getting them adopted. >> didn't want to push my luck. >> we know you have a love and passion for the animals. >> it is my absolute pleasure thank you very much. [Applause]. >>> our next request to speak form is Mr. Sam hay. >> good morning to you. >> I am sam highway, I live in port salerno. I would luke to come in very briefly on an item I believe you will be discussing later in the day. I would like to urge you to eliminate the use of glyphosate in martin county immediately. My understanding is that a final decision on this matter is not due until sometime as late as October. I believe we should move with more sense of urgency. We have all seen the headlines, the juries have handed down million dollars verdicts against bio monsanto, the manufacturer of round up and in three recent says cases and many more are pending. Is it not unwise to expose the county of similar litigation. Particularly given the financial liabilities the county already faces in the wake of the settlement. The natural considerations aside, we now know monsanto's claim to glyphosate are at very best suspect. There does not appear to be a the full effects of it, the international agency for re search on cancer did class few glyphosate as probably carcinogenic in humans. I find it alarming to use that guy knows sait-gosh glyphosate residues that we feed the livestock a full year after soil is treated with the stuff. And don't forget, there steams to be some evidence that glyphosate runoff May contribute to the toxic glue green algae grook blooms which have rendered our rivers did you say gusting in recents year s. All the evidence against glyphosate, isn't it better to for bid its use or declare a moratorium on the use instead of risking further danger to our health and dpnses. >> thank you very much. >> our next request to speak form is Mr. Tom pine. >> Mr. Pine, good morning, and welcome back. >> good morning, commissioners. My name is tom pine. I live in jensen beach, florida I have been a resident of martin county for over 45 years this morning I have no photos to show. I had a malfunction with my camera but my photos were going to show jensen beach causeway, the southwest portion that we are going to lose to a mooring field shortly. I went on memorial day weekend, I knew it would be crowded. But it was packed. It is hard to find a parking space. All the boat spots were full. Trailer parking was full. Of course, all the pavilions with tables were full. Cars and people were sitting along the edge in the shade and watching the water. But the mooring field will be taking that over shortly. The prevailing wind in that area is southeast and constant and fairly strong. A good pling field should have shield from the wind. This does not. The water is on the shallow side where the mooring field will be also. This is also one of the areas that are hard hit with our blue algae. Blue green algae. More pollution of course. Won't help. >> just like the consent agenda used to hire expenses from the taxpayers, the annual report used to show the county's debt which no longer does. We are presently in debt for $57.3 millions. Yet, we have $600,000 laying around to throw into a mooring field that is not really for the taxpayers. It is for the gold old boys and the pay to play crowd. >> that is who will benefit from it and that is who wants it and will get it. We the taxpayers are the sucker s paying the bill. As our debt continues to grow, we are adding another bond offering for firehouse. Clubhouse and smaller items. Which will bring our debt up considerably. I look to the panhandle for relief to see what is going to happen when the next big storm hits martin county. As it destroyed mexico beach in the panhandle and we are forced to borrow millions of dollars then. Will the rates also be great as they are used for today's sale for more debt. Telling us how great the bond, the rates are. Will the rate be that good when we are in debt for 180. Million dollars. That's all I have at this time. >> thank you very much. To my colleagues, I would like to jump ahead. We have Mr. Leighton here to speak on agenda item. Departmental number 5 which is an instraight toition to congressman and have issues with hendry county. Martin. Palm beach and okeechobee counties. Mr. Leighton. I know that you had to come in and come out. I would like to take the agenda item now and speak to it. Because your boss is one of the key players in the conversation >> thank you, Chairman. >> thank you, commissioners and staff. >> you all are reaching out to the congressman to meet with you all and meet with the five county coalition. What we have done in the last couple of weeks and I don't know if this is premature to the letter. We have reached out to carson turner of hendry county and he is willing to host the meeting where the congressman leak to do it in the heart of clue businessston and if that is with diaz, bullard. And couple of other members of congress, we are open to that. Blades county came forward and asked congressman stubey and mast be able to participate in the meeting. i will give Mr. Leighton a copy of the letter so they can re view it. >> if there are other members of congress you would leak to attend such as rooney or others and let us know the congressman will reach out to them. The more, the better: since then we have met with commissioners from okeechobee. From helped dry and just recent ly last week, glades county. So. Yes. And you guys came to D.C. And met with us, I believe last week or the week before. So, we are doing exactly what we said in the pleating. More importantly, we are doing what you guys are asking of us as well as st. Lucie and palm beaches. Anything else you need from our office. We don't necessarily need a letter. We are trying to host this in clue I sayston. Anything else we can do or be helpful. >> the letter came up as part of the conversation and it was basically initiated through palm beach county. It is on the letter head signed by the members of the individual commissions. I, we had an opportunity to meet as you mentioned with congressman mast in his office and relatively historically, the five of us did. And it was a very productive meeting. I thought some of the suggestions and things he brought forward were right on track and I feel confident that he gets it. I know that there is some, you know, at the public, opinion level, there is some mifs information out there and people are very passionate about the very specific issues. We need to have more of a regional approach and this morning we have folks that will give us additional information on that. I think any show of congressional support with the local elected officials is great and support and col collaboration among the different concern he is so we don't look like we are arguing and fighting with each other. >> your suggestion about writ ing representative rooney. We had an opportunity to meet with his staff and our issue here on the east coast is just their issue on the west. They have had a couple of very productive. They had mentioned to us a collaborative meeting with elected officials and department of, their water management and the florida department of environmental protection. They thought the meeting went very well. I wouldn't mind duplicating that meeting. If it is in clewiston. We know how to get to clewiston >> we are meeting with commissioners from helped dry county to do a tour as well as hendry county and glades county and show the east coast coming to the areas. You are more than welcome to join us on us and we reached out to the south florida water management district for their commissionerss to do the same. Everyone is on the same speak ing terms. >> I didn't think we would have needed to send a request letter to congressman mast in order to get him to meet with us. Woo know he is johnnie on the spot with those things. But we were participating to show our mutual support with our surrounding and neighboring counties. >> correct. >> I think the reason glades reached out, they wanted to make sure all the representatives. None of the congressman feel left out. So, I think it is the whole holistic approach to make sure everybody knows. Al see hastings. Congressman and diaz were invited because they are the co hairs of the everglades caucus and that is what started that dialogue. It would be great if we can get everybody. >> last, were you able to eliminate anything off the white board in his office? Because it justins to grow. >> he has a large wipeoff. And board in his office. While we were there, he was taking about that the, and I don't want to misquote it. What was the letter they were changing >> epa was talking about not enforceable standards but recommended standards. It is the epa had just released an informational letter about not enforceable standards but standards for. >> it came out of of the leak. >> any comments or questions. >> you know if you erase it off his board, he will put it on the next day. >> the only way we would want to see anything erased off the board is when it is completed. >> thank you very much. Send our regards and thanks to the congress guessman. >> so, thank you for allowing us to take that item. >> we will jump back to commissioner comments. We will start with you, commissioner smith. >> thank you, commissioner hetherington. >> I just want to echo I feel that there is such a huge positive momentum with water quality right now. We had, like you said. A historic showing in washington D.C. With all five of us and really, really encouraging meetings about maybe the types of funding that we will hopefully get this year so, I wanted to say this year. I feel like there is promise on the horizon and couldn't be happier for that. >> I agree. >> commissioner jenkins. >> I echo those comments. >> commissioner heard. >> two things. Commissioner ciampi, have you had a chance to rumor nate on your -- rumor minute nate >> I did. I will mention that in my commissioner comments. >> we started getting rain again after a long period of no rain on saturday. It was quite heavy. this is very continue cal in martin county -- typical in martin county. Sand hill cranes for some reason just love to stand in swales and by the side of the road and they love to crossroads and they love to do it when it is raining. So, there was a family of four sand hill cranes that were trying to cross cove road and when it was raining and one of them was unsuccessful, a truck hit one of the sand hill cranes and hit and ran. And kelly's comment made me think about this. My husband and I stopped and rather do something that would be negatively do something to impact the crane. We called animal control and they took it to the hospital for hopefully rehabilitation. Sand hill cranes are going to be on the side of the road. They are going to be crossing the road. So, when you see them. Slow down. Was they don't necessarily act predictably. Be very, very at tuned to your surroundings. They will be by the side of the road and so. Thank you. >> thank you. >> I will playoff both of your comments. Starting with the sand hill crane. School is out. Another population that is now will be crossing the streets and acts very unpredictably are school-aged children. They are riding bikes. Crossing streets. where they are not supposed to and running out into the roads. Just as we do not want any tragedies with our wildlife, please be careful of students, young people. I guess everybody. But now that school is out. We always hear the cautionary t ales, especially during the day. Driver that is run through martin county. Are not expecting or anticipat ing that students will be out and about. They will be. In regard to commissioner heard 's request of me. At a reorganization meeting in November. When commissioner hetherington had just been sworn in, we normally reorganize or re appoint commissioners to different boards. One of the more coveted positions is on the metropolitan planning organization. Now, commissioner smith and commissioner jenkins, since their districts neighbor other counties, are always included. So the other two seats are divvied up between potentially commissioner hetherington. Myself and commissioner heard. Commissioner heard had served for very many years and when we divvying them up. It is a fair process and when we got to the mpo, it was cal challenging. >> I wanted to represent district five. Because we have a large portion of the county that goes all the way out to 710 and we had some issues and we were collaborat ing with okeechobee county for reengineering where 714, county road 714 passed the martin grade. Hit 710. I wanted to participate in that that was my rationale and we got into a conversation of should it be new commissioner hetherington or returning commissioner heard. In an effort to try to balance some of that out. We try to do some horse trading which is common. And it wasn't working. So, what I had recommended as an option was that I would do six months as on the board and relinquish that position potentially to commissioner heard. So that I figured that is as close close to letting everybody have an opportunity. It is foreign for commissioner hetherington who has important roadways. Kanner highway. U.S. One. And luckily she was on the board. We had had a big issue with south river neighborhood and she was there to participate. >> I did go back to watch it. >> and she voted defense the option. She wanted the vote any way and voted against it. That being said, in fairness and in my continuing effort to try to be as collegial as possible. I will relinqish my position on the mpo to you, commissioner heard, for the remaining portion of this term and we will revisit the issue of who should sit there come November. >> excellent. >> thank you. >> so that's my pleasure to do that. I have to put my money where my mouth is. If I say we are going to participate and get along. That is my effort of showing you eu78 trying to get along. >> excellent. >> thanks. >> no further comments. I always do that. >> requesting a motion on that. >> I would entertain a motion that I relinquish my spot on the mpo and give it to commissioner heard. >> I will make the motion. >> second. >> we have a motion by commissioner jenkins for commissioner ciampi to exit the metropolitan planning organization board and have that position be replaced by commissioner heard. It was seconded by commissioner heard. All those in favor. Aye. >> the motion carries unanimous ly. >> Miss Kryzda, anything this morning. >> no, sir. >> Miss Storey. >> no thank you. >>> okay. We have a couple of presets and we have several important people. I am sure they don't hike to consider themselves important people but they are. That are here to give us some updates on what is happening. Could you like south florida water management district first before the army corps. >> okay. What item is that. >> here it is. Rpone. >> south florida water management district update. I know, Miss See burger is sort of the staff member. But I do see the executive director of the south florida water management district Mr. Drew bartlett is here. And I would like to recognize one of our