Board of County Commissioners - Wakulla County, Florida



Board of County Commissioners

Regular Board Meeting

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

The Board of County Commissioners in and for Wakulla County, Florida met for a Regular Scheduled Board Meeting on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 with Chairman Howard Kessler presiding. Present were Commissioners George Green, Lynn Artz, Alan Brock and Mike Stewart. Also, present were County Administrator Ben Pingree, County Attorney Heather Encinosa and Deputy Clerk Evelyn Evans.

Invocation by Commissioner Stewart

Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Kessler

(CD4:59) APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Commissioner Brock made a motion to approve the Agenda with the following changes/additions:

County Administrator- requests to make an announcement under Awards and Presentations; pull item 11 from the Agenda; and the Service of Remembrance announcement continued to next meeting.

Commissioner Artz- request to make an announcement under Awards and Presentations and under Commissioner Discussion add 12/3/09 Workshop

Commissioner Stewart- requests to add under Commissioner Discussion items Waiver of Fees for the House that the students are building at Wakulla High School

Commissioner Kessler- requests to pull item 25 from the Consent Agenda for discussion

Second by Commissioner Green and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.

PUBLIC HEARING

(CD5:02) 1. Request Board Consideration and Approval to Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt a Resolution and Interlocal Agreement to Accept Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) in Low Interest Loans, Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance for Low and Moderate-Income Citizens from the Escambia County Housing Finance Authority

Commissioner Stewart made a motion to approve conducting a Public Hearing and adopting the Resolution and Interlocal Agreement to accept the agreement with the Escambia County Housing Finance Authority for two million dollars in Low Interest loans, down payment and closing cost assistance for low and moderate-income citizens. Second by Commissioner Artz and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0

AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS

Announcement of Service of Remembrance to be held on Friday, December 4th at 6:30 at Hudson Park – Pamela Raker Allbritton, Community Resources/Volunteer Coordinator, Big Bend Hospice – next meeting

Commissioner Artz announced that the next Board Meeting is Monday, November 16, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.

County Administrator announced that the CRTPA would have a table set up in the lobby of the Boardroom on Monday, November 16, 2009 to gather information regarding the Regional Transit Study.

CONSENT AGENDA

Commissioner Brock made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of item 25 that is pulled for discussion. Second by Commissioner Stewart and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.

2. Approval of Minutes – October 20, 2009 Regular Board Meeting

Approve

3. Approval of Minutes – October 15, 2009 4:00p.m. Workshop to Discuss Re-Establishing the Industrial Development Authority

Approve

4. Approval of Minutes – October 15, 2009 5:00p.m. Workshop to Consider Proposed Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) Amendments to the Wakulla County Comprehensive Plan

Approve

5. Approval of Payment of Bills and Vouchers Submitted for October 15, 2009 – October 28, 2009

Approve

6. Request Board Approval of Phase 1 - Amended Scope of Services for Wakulla County Courthouse Renovation

Approve – Option 1, Separation of current project into two phases called renovation (phase 1) and expansion (phase 2), approve amended scope of work for infrastructure renovation and direct staff to review funding options for renovation work and report back to the Board prior to further action.

7. Request Board approval to schedule and advertise a Public Hearing to be held on December 8, 2009 to Amend Ordinance #04-33, Increase in Surcharge for Court Projects

Approve – Option 1, Schedule and advertise a public hearing for December 8, 2009 to amend Ordinance 04-33.

8. Request Board approval to adopt a Wireless Communication Devices Policy

Approve – Option 1, adopt the proposed Wireless Communication Devices Policy.

9. Request Board approval of a Proclamation declaring November 10, 2009 as “Kay Floyd Appreciation Day”

Approve – Option 1, Proclamation declaring November 10, 2009 “Kay Floyd Appreciation Day.”

10. Request Board consideration and approval to implement a Flex Staff Pool within the Department of Public Safety, Division of Animal Control

Approve – Option 1, authorize the implementation of a Flex Staff Pool within the Wakulla County Department of Public Safety, Division of Animal Control.

11. Request Board acceptance of Status Report on 2009 Board Retreat Priorities & provide the Board with an update on current staff tasks – continued to next Board Meeting

12. Request Board approval to schedule the Annual Board Retreat for December 10, 2009 at 4:00pm – 8:00p.m.

Approve – Option 1, schedule the fourth Annual Board Retreat from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Library.

13. Request Board approval of the 2010 Board Meeting Calendar

Approve –Option 1, the proposed 2020 Board Meeting Calendar

14. Request Board approval to conduct the selection of the Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners Chairman & Vice Chairman at the November 16, 2009 Board Meeting

Approve – Option 1, conduct the selection of Chairman and Vice Chairman at the November 16, 2009 Board Meeting.

15. Request Board approval of non-substantive amendments to Policy #07-01, Rules of Procedure for Meetings of the Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners

Approve –Option 1, amendments to Policy No. 07-01

16. Request Board consideration to appoint Planning Commissioners and Alternate Members for 2010

Approve –Option 1, to consider appointing Planning Commissioners and Alternate Members for 2010 and submit appointees names and contact information to Somer Strickland, Planning & Community Development Department, no later than November 13, 2009.

17. Request Board consideration and approval of a Single Source Contract for the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Approve – Option 1, the request for a Single Source contract for the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) with McNeal & White Construction, Inc.

18. Request consideration and approval of modifications to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Work Agreement to include the Davis Bacon Guidelines and Requirements

Approve – Option 1, the modifications to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Work Agreement to include the Davis Bacon Guidelines and Requirements.

19. Request Board approval to advertise a Public Hearing to consider an Ordinance Amending Section 1-7 of the Wakulla County Land Development Code concerning the procedure for amendments

Approve – Option 1, Advertise a Public Hearing to adopt an Ordinance Amending Section 1-7 of the Wakulla County Land Development Code.

CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION

(CD5:07) 25. Request Board approval of a Two (2) Year Contract Extension for Networking Services with Inspired Technologies, Inc. for Information Technology Maintenance and Support Services

Commissioner Brock made a motion to approve the Agreement Extension Award for two years to Inspired Technologies, Inc. and authorize the Chairman to execute the Agreement Extension. Second by Commissioner Green and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.

PLANNING AND ZONING

(CD5:10) 20. Application for Site Plan SP09-06

Request to construct a commercial gymnasium and retail center located on the east side of Ivan Church Road, immediately west of the Southeast Eye Specialist and the Gulf State Bank. The Property Owner is Alexandre Babakin and the agents are Edwin Brown & Associates and Hydra Engineering.

Commissioner Brock made a motion to conduct the Final Public Hearing and approve the Application for Site Plan SP09-06, based upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the findings of fact and conclusions of law made by the Board and any evidence submitted at the hearing heron. Second by Commissioner Artz and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0

(CD5:21) 21. Application for Change of Zoning R09-04 First of two Public Hearings to request an amendment to the Official Zoning Atlas, amending the official zoning district from AG (Agriculture) to RR-5 (Rural Residential)  on a 20.26+/- acre parcel located at 112 G.F. McKenzie Road, on the west side of Lawhon Mill Road.

First of two Public Hearings – no action at this meeting

General Business - 0

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD

(CD5:28) 1. Ben Withers – Building Official Luther Council and the pending matter regarding the possibility of his being terminated by the County.

COMMISISONER AGENDA ITEMS

(CD5:31) 22. Commissioner Artz

Naming Bridge on Coastal Hwy. 98

Commissioner Artz made a motion to adopt the Resolution in support of naming the bridge on Coastal Highway 98 in honor of Gretchen Evans. Second by Commissioner Brock and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.

(CD5:35) 23. COMMISSIONER KESSLER

a. Rock Landing Pier Issue – Request Board Acceptance of Citizen Comments

Commissioner Green made a motion to accept the statements by Mr. Lansford. Second by Commissioner Brock and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.

b. Request Board direction regarding County Attorney Ron Mowrey’s additional fees

Commissioner Brock made a motion to pay the final bill of $21,023.38 that was submitted by Ron Mowrey. Second by Commissioner Stewart, with Commissioners Artz, Brock, Green, and Stewart voting in favor, Commissioner Kessler opposed, and the motion carried, 4/1.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

(CD5:50) 24. Request Board approval of Proposed Policy Defense of Civil Actions against Public Officers, Employees, or Agents

Commissioner Brock made a motion to approve County Policy No. 09-01 regarding Defense of Public Officers, Employees, or Agents in accordance with Section 111.07, Florida Statues. Second by Commissioner Artz and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR - 0

DISCUSSION ISSUES BY COMMISSIONERS

(CD5:55) Commissioner Stewart

a. Request waiver of fees for house that is being built by students at Wakulla High School

The Board members gave their unanimous support to waive the building fees

(CD5:57) Commissioner Artz

a. Date change to come back at next meeting for rescheduling the December 3, 2009 Workshop

(CD5:59) Commissioner Kessler

a. Board Meeting Calendar for 2010 – the Board Meetings will be on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month and Workshops will be on the 2nd Tuesday of the month

(CD6:00) Commissioner Green

a. Paving of Emily Lane in northern Wakulla County

This item will come back on a regular agenda asking that the road be added to the road paving list

There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 6:07 p.m.

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