Board of County Commissioners



Board of County Commissioners

Regular Board Meeting

Monday, May 2, 2011

The Board of County Commissioners in and for Wakulla County, Florida met for a Regular Scheduled Board Meeting on Monday, May 2, 2011 with Chairman Mike Stewart presiding. Present were Commissioners Lynn Artz, Alan Brock, Randy Merritt, and Jerry Moore. Also, present were Interim County Administrator Tim Barden, County Attorney Heather Encinosa and Deputy Clerk Evelyn Evans.

Invocation provided by Pastor Henry Jones from River of Life Church and Pledge of Allegiance led by Molly Jones.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

(CD4:56) Commissioner Brock moved to approve the Agenda with the following changes/modifications:

County Administrator – requests to pull item (12) and item (10) tabled to the May 16, 2011 meeting

Commissioner Artz – Recycling Task Force presentation to be re-scheduled and requests to add two Grant related items under her regular agenda

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

PUBLIC HEARING

(CD4:57) 1. Request Board Approval to Conduct the Public Hearing and Approve the Acquisition of Property Necessary for Easements for the Wakulla Gardens Sewer and WWTP Upgrade Projects

Commissioner Merritt moved to conduct the public hearing and approve the acquisition of the parcels of land (Lots 21 & 22, Block 6, Unit 1) in Wakulla Gardens. Second by Commissioner Artz and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.

Commissioner Artz moved to direct Eutaw Utilities to use the Legislative appropriations to continue acquiring properties for sewer, and looking first at the ones that can double as stormwater. Second by Commissioner Moore and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.

(CD5:04) 2. Request Board Approval to Conduct the Public Hearing and Consider Adopting an Ordinance Amending Sections of Ordinance #11-02 Concerning Property Maintenance

Commissioner Merritt moved to conduct the Public Hearing and adopt the Proposed Ordinance Amending the Property Maintenance Code. Second by Commissioner Artz and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.

(CD5:05) 3. Request Board Approval to Conduct the Public Hearing and Adopt the Ordinance Amending Sections 2.256 and 2.259 of the County Code, regarding the County’s Purchasing Code

Commissioner Merritt moved to approve to conduct the Public Hearing and adopt the Ordinance amending Sections 2.256 and 2.259 of the County Code, regarding the County’s Purchasing Code. Second by Commissioner Brock and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.

AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS

(CD5:06) Recognition of Doug Jones, Public Services Director

Mr. Jones retired on April 29, 2011 and a retirement plaque was presented to him for 26 years of service.

Recycling Task Force – Pamela Joy – re-scheduled to a future date

CONSENT AGENDA

Commissioner Brock moved to approve the Consent Agenda minus items 10 & 12 that are continued to future dates. Second by Commissioner Merritt and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.

4. Approval of Minutes – April 18, 2011 Regular Board Meeting

Approve

5. Approval of Minutes – April 13, 2011 Special Board Meeting

Approve

6. Approval of Payment of Bills and Vouchers Submitted for April 14, 2011 – April 27, 2011

Approve

7. Request Board Approval of a Resolution approving the Wakulla County Local Mitigation Strategy

Approve – Adopt the Resolution approving the Wakulla County Local Mitigation Plan

8. Request Board Approval of the 2011 Service of Process Agreement between Wakulla County and the Department of Revenue

Approve – the 2011 Service of Process Agreement between Wakulla County and the Florida Department of Revenue and authorize the Chairman to execute the contract

9. Request Board Approval of the Bidding Procedure for the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Rehabilitation Program

Approve – the bidding procedures for the SHIP Rehabilitation Program

10. Request Board Approval of Revisions to the Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) for the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program – tabled to May 16, 2011

11. Request Board Approval to exercise the Buyback Option on the John Deere 650J Crawler Dozier and Approve the Budget Amendment to transfer the funds to the 9-Cent Local Option Gas Tax Account

Approve – to exercise the buyback option on the John Deere 650J Crawler Dozier and approve the budget amendment to the 9-cent local option gas tax account

12. Request Board Approval of a Joint Resolution of the Coastal Counties of the Northwest Florida Panhandle Region, Relating to the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill – continued to a future date

13. Request Board Approval of the Proposed Wakulla County Sensitive Information Policy

Approve – the proposed Wakulla County Sensitive Information Policy

14. Request Board Acceptance of County Population and Millage Rate to Qualify for Reduced Permit

Application Fees for FDEP and NWFWMD

Approve – the County Population Number and the County Ad Valorem Millage Rate

21. Request Board Approval of Temporary Closure of Clark Drive in Panacea for Sharks & Chablis Event on May 15, 2011

Approve – temporary closure of Clark Drive in Panacea on May 15, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

22. Request Board Approval of the List of Vendors for Grant Writing at Risk RFQ 2011-14

Approve – the List of Vendors for Grant Writing at Risk RFQ 2011-14

1. Clark Communities, Inc., 4400 Metropolitan Blvd., Suite 211, Tallahassee, FL 32308

2. GRD Solutions, 36739 State Road 52, Suite 207 Box 6, Dade city, FL 33525

3. Fred Fox Enterprises, Inc., 26 Spanish Street, St. Augustine, FL 32085-1047

23. Request Board Approval of a LAP Supplemental Agreement to Complete Design of Ochlocknee Bay Bike Trail Phase III

Approve – the LAP Supplemental Agreement for completion of design of Ochlocknee Bay Bike Trail Phase III

24. Request Board Ratification of Emergency Repairs to the Medart Master Lift Station and the Associated Costs

Approve – Ratify the Emergency Repairs to the Medart Master Lift Station and the total cost of $38,746.80

GENERAL BUSINESS

(CD5:12) 15. Request Board Direction regarding Scheduling and Advertising a Public Hearing to Approve Placement of Traffic Calming Devices on Pixie Circle

Commissioner Merritt moved to approve to schedule and advertise a Public Hearing on June 2, 2011 to consider approving placement of traffic calming devices on Pixie Circle. Second by Commissioner Artz and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.

(CD5:14) 16. Request Board Approval of the Initial Assessment Resolution for Solid Waste Management and Disposal

Commissioner Merritt moved to pursue and RFP seeking a Franchised Solid Waste Hauler for solid waste collection services within the county. Second by Commissioner Artz and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.

*Initial Assessment Resolution to come back on a future Agenda

(CD5:42) 17. Request Board Approval for Government Services Group (GSG) to Update the Tax Roll and Prepare Mailing First Class Notices for the Solid Waste Special Assessment

Commissioner Brock moved to table this item, second by Commissioner Merritt and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.

(CD5:42) 18. Request Board Approval of Top Three County Administrator Candidates for Group Interviews

Commissioner Brock moved to approve the top (4) candidates and schedule the Meet & Greet and Public Interview. Motion dies for lack of second.

Commissioner Artz moved to approve the current rankings for the County Administrator and schedule the Meet & Greet and Public Interview for the top three (3) candidates. Second by Commissioner Merritt who subsequently withdrew the second. Commissioner Stewart passed the gavel to Commissioner Brock and seconded the motion; the motion passed unanimously, 5/0.

Gavel returned to Chair

COMMISSIONER AGENDA ITEMS

19. COMMISSIONER ARTZ

(CD6:09) a. Recycling Task Force Update & Reorganization

Commissioner Artz moved to approve the proposed reconfiguration of the Recycling Task Force. Second by Commissioner Brock and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

(CD6:11) 20. Request Legal Representation in BP Oil Spill Claims

Commissioner Artz moved to approve hiring of the Hinkle Team to assist Wakulla County in claims Recovery for any and all losses incurred as a result of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Tragedy that occurred on or about April 20, 2010 and authorize the Chairman to execute the proposed Contract. Second by Commissioner Brock and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.

(CD6:19) b. Grant Applications

Commissioner Artz moved to approve applying to the La Florida Community Grant Program for wildflower seeds. Second by Commissioner Brock and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.

Commissioner Artz moved to approve applying to the Home Depot Community Impact Grants Program. Second by Commissioner Brock and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.

(CD6:22) Big Bend Scenic By Way Grant – Big Bend Scenic By Way Group just received $75,000.00 and this money will be used to place smaller signs along the corridor, website enhancement and the Ambassador Training Program. This money is also for Franklin and Leon counties.

(CD6:23) Scenic By Ways Application – Commissioner Artz moved to approve submittal of a letter in support of the Grant to implement the Roadside Interpretation Plan for the Big Bend Scenic Byway, and authorize the Chairman to sign. Second by Commissioner Brock and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.

(CD6:27) c. Requests from Fire and EMS Personnel

Commissioner Artz moved to approve scheduling a Fire and EMS Workshop on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. to give VFD Chiefs, Firefighters, and EMS personnel an opportunity to provide information about their services. To describe what has already been done to contain or reduce costs, offer suggestions for additional ways to contain or reduce costs, and express other relevant suggestions, opinions, and concerns. Direct staff to conduct a study of possible cost savings and expected services impacts that may be achieved by consolidating Fire and EMS under the BOCC versus under the WCSO. Direct staff to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of our Fire and EMS services and compare our services to services in other jurisdictions, and propose ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of our services as needed. Second by Commissioner Merritt and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD

(CD7:01) 1. Michael Register – He cares about the citizens of the County and has concerns about the future of EMS and cutting services

(CD7:04) 2. Renee Calhoun – County Administrator position

(CD7:08) 3. Virginia Brock – League of Women’s voters are studying budgeting issues this year, and expressed a concern regarding the Education requirements for the County Administrator position

(CD7:09) 4. W. D. Lansford – Intrusion of state, local, and federal government in our daily lives and using common sense when adopting Ordinances

25. COMMISSIONER STEWART

(CD7:12) a. Request Board Approval to direct the County Attorney to research and draft a Proposed Ordinance regulating Internet Cafes

Commissioner Merritt moved to approve to direct the County Attorney to research and draft a proposed Ordinance regulating Internet Cafes. Second by Commissioner Brock and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

(CD7:14) 1. Extension Services Director Scott Jackson has accepted a new job in Bay County

(CD7:16) 2. Horse Arena – completed at 6:00 p.m. on April 30, 2011

DISCUSSION ISSUES BY COMMISSIONERS

COMMISSIONER MERRITT

(CD7:17) 1. MSBU for rescue services – If the County is put into a RACEC there is statutory authority under F.S. 125.271 for an EMS assessment.

(CD7:20) 2. Osama bin Laden death

COMMISSIONER MOORE

(CD7:21) 1. Expressed appreciation to Jessica Welch for the paperless agenda system

(CD7:22) 2. County Employees gave up 5% on their budget and Commissioner Moore is going to contribute the same amount to the Animal Shelter.

(CD7:23) There being no further business to come before the Board, Commissioner Merritt moved to adjourn; second by Commissioner Brock and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.

7:30 p.m. Meeting concluded.

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