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St. Lucie West Services District
Public Hearing and Regular Board Meeting Minutes
May 7, 2019, at 9:00 a.m.
450 SW Utility Drive Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986

(Please note: This is not verbatim.  A CD recording  of the Regular  Board Meeting is available on file.)

Board Members Present

Vincent D'Amico, Chairman Gregg Ney, Vice Chairman Wayne Smith, Secretary John Doughney, Supervisor Everett Child, Supervisor

Staff Present

Dennis Pickle, District Manager, St. Lucie West Services District ("SLWSDU) Bill Hayden, Public Works Director/Assistant District Manager, SLWSD Maddie Maldonado, Office Manager, SLWSD
Lisa Beans, Administrative Assistant, SLWSD Josh Miller, Assistant Utilities Director, SLWSD
Tom Stirtzinger, Chief Wastewater Operator, SLWSD Dan Harrell, District Counsel, Gonano & Harrell
Bob Lawson, District Engineer, ARCADIS-US, Inc.
Jason Pierman, District Treasurer, Special District Services, Inc. ("SOS") Laura Archer, Recording Secretary, SOS

Guests Present (Sign-In Sheet Attached}

Call to Order

Chairman D'Amico called the Regular Board Meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

It was noted that all 5 Supervisors were in attendance.

Approval of Minutes
April 1, 2019, Workshop
April 2, 2019, Regular Board Meeting

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A MOTION was made by Vice Chairman Ney, seconded by Supervisor Child approving the Workshop Minutes of April 1, 2019, as presented, and the April 2,  2019, Regular Board Meeting Minutes, as presented. Upon being put to a vote, the MOTION carried 5 to 0.

Public Hearing
CaII to Order

The Regular Board Meeting was recessed at approximately 9:01 a.m. and the Public Hearing was opened.

Roll Call

It was noted that all 5 Supervisors were present.

Receive Public Comment on Amending the Drug-Free Workplace Policy of the St. Lucie West Services District

There was no public comment on Amending the Drug-Free Workplace Policy of the St. Lucie West Services District.

Consider   Resolution   No.  2019-01  -	Amending the Drug-Free Workplace Policy of the St. Lucie West Services District

Resolution No. 2019-01 was presented, entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2019-01

A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE POLICY OF THE ST. LUCIE WEST SERVICES DISTRICT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

A MOTION was made by Vice Chairman Ney, seconded by Supervisor Doughney and passed unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 2019-01, as presented.

The Public Hearing was then closed and the Regular Board Meeting was reconvened at approximately 9:02 a.m.

Public Comment

There was no public comment at this time.

District Attorney
DA 1 -  Status Report/Updates

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Mr. Harrell advised that the replat of the golf course parcel was, hopefully, going before the Council on May 13, 2019. He indicated this was the last condition prior to the closing, which he hopes will take place in mid-June.

That concluded Mr. Harrell's updates.

District Engineer
DE 1 - Other Items/Updates

Mr. Lawson advised that the 68 Control Structure punch list had been completed and that final payment would be sent to the contractor.

Mr. Lawson indicated that the new administrative building site plan was under review and that they were in the final stages of the irrigation plan.

That concluded Mr. Lawson's updates.

District Manager Action Items

DM 1 - Consider Approval of Appointment to Assistant Utility Director Position

Mr. Pickle presented the item, recommending that Mr. Stirtzinger for the position, effective May 18, 2019. Mr. Miller indicated that Mr. Stirtzinger was most qualified for the position.

A MOTION was made by Secretary Smith, seconded by Supervisor Child approving appointment of Ton Stritzinger to the Assistant Utility Direction position, at an annual salary of $76,544, effective May 18, 2019 , as presented.  Upon being put to a vote, the MOTION carried unanimousyl_.

OM 2 - 2018 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report

Mr. Pickle presented the report, indicating that it was required by DEP.  He noted they were still awaiting DEP approval, which has a July 1st deadline. Mr. Pickle requested approval of the report, in substantial form.

A MOTION was made by Secretary Smith, seconded by Vice Chairman Ney approvinq 2018 Annual Drinkinq Water Quality Report, in substantial form.

Secretary Smith asked how frequent the testing was done. Mr. Miller indicated it was done every 3 years.

Secretary Smith's MOTION was reiterated, seconded by Vice Chairman Ney approving 2018 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report, in substantial form. Upon being put to a vote, the MOTION carried unanimously.

DM 3 - Other Items/Updates

Mr. Pickle requested Board approval of a one-li me waiver of "trespassing" along the lake behind Watercrest and the courthouse for an Alzheimer's fundraiser to be held either July 20, 2019, or July 27,  2019. He indicated that the District would asked to be named as an additional insured for liability purposes.

A MOTION was made by Supervisor Doughney, seconded by Secretary Smith and passed unanimously approving a one-time waiver of "trespassing" along the lake behind Watercrest and the courthouse for an Alzheimer's fundraiser to be held either July 20, 2019, or July 27, 2019, naming the District as an additional insured  for liability purposes.

Consent Agenda

Mr. Pickle presented Consent Agenda items CA 1 through CA 7.

CA 1 - Monthly Report on Public Works Department CA 2 - Monthly Report on Utilities Operations
CA 3 - Monthly Report on Capital Improvement Projects CA 4 - Monthly Report on Billing and Customer Service CA 5 - Financial Statements for March 2019

A MOTION was made by Secretary Smith, seconded by Supervisor Doughney and passed unanimously approving Consent Agenda items CA 1 through CA 7, as
_eresented.

CA 6 - Consider Approval to Transfer Funds for the R&R Requisition CA 7 - Surplus Items

Supervisor Requests

Supervisor Doughney mentioned the recent work done in the Heatherwood wetlands. He noted that they had done an excellent job and the amount of vegetation taken out of there was amazing.

There were no further Supervisor Requests.

K.	Adjournment

There being no further items to be addressed, the Regular Board Meeting was adjourned at 9:39 a.m. There were no objections.

Regular ..Board Meeting Minutes Signature Page

Date Approved