A G E N D A

REGULAR MEETING OF THE STUART CITY COMMISSION
TO BE HELD October 11, 2021
AT 4:00 PM  Commission Chambers
121 SW FLAGLER AVE.
STUART, FLORIDA 34994

CITY COMMISSION

 

Mayor Eula R. Clarke
Vice Mayor Merritt Matheson
Commissioner Becky Bruner
Commissioner Troy McDonald
Commissioner Mike Meier

ADMINISTRATIVE

 

City Manager, David Dyess
City Attorney, Michael J. Mortell
City Clerk, Mary R. Kindel


Agenda items are available on our website at http://www.cityofstuart.us

Phone: (772) 288-5306 . Fax: (772) 288-5305 . E-mail: mkindel@ci.stuart.fl.us

 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who needs a special accommodation to attend this meeting should contact the City's ADA coordinator at 772-288-5306 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting, excluding Saturday and Sunday.

 

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he will need a record of the proceeding, and that for such purpose he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

 

(RC) next to an item denotes there is a City Code requirement for a Roll Call vote.
(QJ) next to an item denotes that it is a quasi-judicial matter or public hearing.

WHAT IS CIVILITY? Civility is caring about one's identity, needs and beliefs without degrading someone else's in the process. Civility is more than merely being polite. Civility requires staying "present" even with those persons with whom we have deep-rooted and perhaps strong disagreements. It is about constantly being open to hear, learn, teach and change. It seeks common ground as a beginning point for dialogue. It is patience, grace, and strength of character. Civility is practiced in our City Hall.

PUBLIC COMMENT:   If a member of the public wishes to comment upon ANY subject matter, including quasi-judicial matters, please submit a Request to Speak form. These forms are available in the back of the Commission Chambers, and should be given to the City Clerk prior to introduction of the item number you would like to address.

CONSENT CALENDAR:   Those matters included under the Consent Calendar are self-explanatory, non-controversial, and are not expected to require review or discussion. All items will be enacted by one motion. If discussion on an item is desired by any City Commissioner that item may be removed by a City Commissioner from the Consent Calendar and considered separately. If an item is quasi-judicial it may be removed by a Commissioner or any member of the public from the Consent Calendar and considered separately.

QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS:  
Some of the matters on the Agenda may be "quasi-judicial" in nature. City Commissioners will disclose all ex-parte communications, and may be subject to voir dire by any interested party regarding those communications. All witnesses testifying will be "sworn" prior to their testimony. However, the public is permitted to comment without being sworn. Unsworn testimony will be given appropriate weight and credibility by the City Commission.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1.

ARTS MOMENT - SCOT BUCCINA, STONE SCULPTOR

 

PROCLAMATIONS
2.

FLORIDA CITY GOVERNMENT WEEK OCTOBER 18 - 24, 2021

 

3.

GOLD STAR MOTHER’S AND FAMILY’S DAY - SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

 

4.

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH - OCTOBER 2021

 

5.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH - OCTOBER 2021

 

6.

MANUFACTURING MONTH - OCTOBER 2021

 

7.

CYBER SECURITY AWARENESS MONTH - OCTOBER 2021

 

PRESENTATIONS
8.

SERVICE AWARDS - OCTOBER 2021

 

9.

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT - OCTOBER 2021

 

10.

PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO ARTIST, MIKE HART

 

11.

ICMA RECOGNITION OF STUART'S 95TH YEAR AS COMMISSION/MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT

 

12.

STORMWATER MASTER PLAN 2021 UPDATE

 

COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS
COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (3 Minutes Max.)
CONSENT CALENDAR
13.

APPROVAL OF 9/27/2021 SCM FINAL BUDGET & FINAL MILLAGE AND 9/27/2021 CCM MINUTES (RC)


14.

IRL LICENSE PLATE GRANT APPLICATION - TRESSLER DRIVE WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS (RC):

 

RESOLUTION 73-2021; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE UTILITIES & ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE INDIAN RIVER LAGOON LICENSE PLATE FUNDING PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE TRESSLER DRIVE WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

 

15.

ACCEPT COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT - CHILDREN'S SERVICE COUNCIL GRANT (RC):


RESOLUTION No. 78-2021 BUDGET AMENDMENT No. 01-2022; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, AUTHORIZING BUDGET AMENDMENT #1 TO THE 2022 OPERATING BUDGET; AUTHORIZING RECEIPT AND APPROPRIATION AND ACCEPTING A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT (COLA) CONTRIBUTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,507.49 FROM THE CHILDREN’S SERVICES COUNCIL OF MARTIN COUNTY FOR THE EAST STUART YOUTH INITIATIVE GRANT; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF THE NEW GRANT CONTRIBUTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

 

16.

CORRECTION OF DATE REGARDING AGREEMENT FOR LOBBYING SERVICES WITH JORDAN CONNORS GROUP, INC. THAT WAS APPROVED LAST YEAR (RC):

 

RESOLUTION No. 105-2021; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, CORRECTING RESOLUTION 89-2020 AMENDING THE AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AS CONTEMPLATED AT THE ORIGINAL HEARING; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; SEVERABILITY, AND EFFECTIVE DATE.

17.

AWARD OF ITB #2021-114: WATER TREATMENT PLANT RO TREATMENT FACILITY (RC):

 

RESOLUTION No. 107-2021; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA APPROVES THE AWARD OF ITB #2021-114, WATER TREATMENT PLANT RO TREATMENT FACILITY TO THE LOWEST, RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BIDDER TOTAL UNIT PRICE OF $16,695,000.00 TO PC CONSTRUCTION DBA PCEO, INC OF SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

 

18.

BUDGET AMENDMENT #02 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A FIFTH WHEEL RV (RC):

 

RESOLUTION No. 110-2021 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING BUDGET AMENDMENT No. 02 TO THE 2022 GENERAL FUND FUND BALANCE; APPROPRIATING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A FIFTH WHEEL RV FOR THE TEMPORARY USE OF FIRE STATION 3, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

 

19.

AWARD OF ITB #2021-117 PURCHASE OF A FIFTH WHEEL RV (RC):

 

RESOLUTION No. 108-2021; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA APPROVES THE AWARD OF ITB #2021-117, PURCHASE OF A FIFTH WHEEL RV TO THE LOWEST, RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BIDDER TOTAL UNIT PRICE OF $61,000 TO GANDER RV & OUTDOORS. OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

 

20.

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY AND PBA (RC):

 

RESOLUTION No. 109-2021; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA RATIFYING THE THREE YEAR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE PALM BEACH COUNTY POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION, INC. (PBA), EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2021 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2024; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

 

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

COMMISSION ACTION
21.

R.O.W. ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF 11 FOOT WIDE ALLEY AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF DYER ESTATES LOCATED BETWEEN SW ST. LUCIE CRESCENT AND SW PALM CITY RD (RC):

 

RESOLUTION  No. 106-2021; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA DECLARING PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA THE INTENTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION TO ABANDON AND TO SET PUBLIC HEARINGS ON OCTOBER 25, 2021, AT 5:30 P.M. AND NOVEMBER 8, 2021, AT 4:00 P.M. IN THE CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS TO CONSIDER THE ABANDONMENT OF CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY WITHIN THE CITY, BEING THAT PORTION OF A PLATTED 11 FOOT WIDE ALLEY AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF DYER ESTATES, MORE CLEARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

 

22.

PLAT OF "TIDEWATER COURT" (RC):

 

RESOLUTION No. 55-2021; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA TO APPROVE A PLAT TITLED “TIDEWATER COURT PLAT”, BEING A REPLAT OF A PORTION OF BAY ST. LUCIE , WITH SAID LANDS LYING IN SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 38 SOUTH, RANGE 41 EAST, CONTAINING 10 (TEN) INDIVIDUAL LOTS APPROXIMATELY .10 ACRES EACH IN SIZE, PREPARED BY ROBERT F. KEMERSON OF VELCON ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING, LLC,  A FLORIDA REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR AND MAPPER NO. 6285, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

 

23.

OSPREY PRESERVE RPUD - RESTORATION PLAN

 

DISCUSSION AND DELIBERATION
24.

CITY ATTORNEY IS REQUESTING TO SCHEDULE AN ATTORNEY-CLIENT MEETING WITH THE CITY COMMISSIONERS AND CITY MANAGER IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 286.011(8), FLORIDA STATUTES.

 

ADJOURNMENT