BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS



BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2013

The Board of County Commissioners in and for Wakulla County, Florida met for a Regular Scheduled Board Meeting on Monday, February 4, 2013 with Chairman Randy Merritt presiding. Present were Commissioners Richard Harden, Howard Kessler, Jerry Moore, and Ralph Thomas. Also, present were County Administrator David Edwards, County Attorney Heather Encinosa and Deputy Clerk Evelyn Evans.

Invocation provided Commissioner Thomas, followed by Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

(CD5:00) Commissioner Thomas moved to approve the Agenda with the following changes/modifications:

Commissioner Kessler requests to pull items 5 &7 from the Consent Agenda

County Administrator requests to add Legislative Priorities to his Agenda

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

PUBLIC HEARING

(CD5:01) 1. Request Board Approval to Conduct the Public Hearing and Consider Transmittal of a Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment Pertaining to Family Homestead Subdivisions

Commissioner Harden moved to approve to conduct the Public Hearing and vote to transmit the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the creation of a new Policy 1.10 of the Future Land Use Element pertaining to Family Homestead Subdivisions. Second by Commissioner Thomas and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.

AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS

Presentation of TDC Quarterly Report – Pam Portwood THIS ITEM HAS BEEN TABLED

TO A FUTURE MEETING

(CD5:07) Presentation Relating to Product Placement of Tobacco by SWAT

Wakulla High School Students provided a video presentation

CONSENT AGENDA

(CD5:10) Commissioner Harden moved to approve the Consent Agenda as modified; second by Commissioner Moore and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.

2. Approval of Minutes from the January 22, 2013 Regular Board Meeting and Approval to Correct the Motion for Item #18

Approve – the minutes of the January 22, 2013 Regular Board Meeting and approval to correct the motion for item #18 to read, Commissioner Harden moved to approve the letter of support to FDOT to add U. S. Highway 319 to the State Intermodal system (SIS). Second by Commissioner Thomas and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.

3. Approval for Payment of Bills and Vouchers Submitted for January 17, 2013 – January 30, 2013

Approve – payment of bills and vouchers submitted for January 17, 2013 – January 30, 2013

4. Request Board Approval of the TDC Quarterly Report

(Pam Portwood, TDC Director) THIS ITEM HAS BEEN TABLED TO A FUTURE MEETING

6. Request Board Approval of Resolution and Budget Amendment to Accept Funding from the Florida Department of Health for an EMS Intubation Grant

Approve – the Resolution and Budget Amendment accepting funds in the amount of $4,950 from the Florida Department of Health for an EMS Intubation Grant

CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION

(CD5:10) 5. Requests Board Approval of a Proposed Resolution Re-Appointing Two Members to the Industrial Development Authority

Commissioner Kessler moved not to approve the Resolution re-appointing Leon Jacobs and Ted Gaupin to the Industrial Development Authority Board. To put this item out for any citizen that may be interested in applying and meets the criteria for an appointment to this Board, and going forward to use this same process when vacancies become available on similar Boards. Second by Commissioner Thomas and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.

(CD5:12) 7. Request Board Approval to Schedule and Advertise Public Hearings to Consider Amendments to the Section 6-18 of the Land Development Code Pertaining to Signs

Commissioner Kessler made a motion for staff to move forward with setting a date for a Workshop prior to a Board Meeting in March. Second by Commissioner Harden and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0. *Please note that the Workshop will be held on March 4, 2013 at 3:30 p.m.

GENERAL BUSINESS

(CD5:17) 10. Request Board Approval to Select a Citizen at Large Appointee to the Restore Act Advisory Committee

Commissioner Moore moved to approve John Smith as the Citizen at Large to the Restore Act Advisory Committee. Second by Commissioner Harden and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.

(CD5:18) 8. Request Board Approval for Final Ownership and Acceptance of Maintenance of Roadway Infrastructure within Previously Platted Subdivisions

Commissioner Moore moved to approve to accept ownership and maintenance of the roadway infrastructure within previously platted subdivisions, as long as the applicant has properly petitioned for acceptance. Second by Commissioner Thomas, with Commissioners Merritt, Moore, Harden, and Thomas in favor, Commissioner Kessler opposed, motion carried, 4/1.

(CD5:28) 9. Request Board Direction Regarding Third Party Review of Traffic Studies

Dies for lack of a Motion

Commissioner Kessler moved to bring Third Party Review of Traffic Studies back to a future meeting with the comments made tonight incorporated into the Agenda item. Second by Commissioner Thomas and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.

11. Request Board Approval of the Proposed Fixed Assets Policy and Approval to Purchase the Wasp Mobile Asset Tracking System

Commissioner Kessler moved to approve the proposed Wakulla County Fixed Asset Policy and approve the purchase of the Wasp Mobile Asset Tracking System. Second by Commissioner Harden and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.

COMMISSIONER AGENDA ITEMS

12. COMMISSIONER THOMAS

a. Request Board Approval of the TDC Director’s Work Authorization Relating to the Gulf

Tourism and Seafood Promotional Grant THIS ITEM HAS BEEN TABLED TO A FUTURE MEETING

13. COMMISSIONER KESSLER

(CD5:32) a. Proposed Path to an Ordinance Relating to the Merchandizing of Tobacco Products in Wakulla County

Commissioner Kessler moved to hold a Workshop on March 18, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. regarding Tobacco Products, Budget Workshop on March 7, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. and a Sign Workshop on March 4, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. Second by Commissioner Thomas and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.

COUNTY ATTORNEY - 0

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

Request Board Approval of 2013 State and Federal Legislative Priorities

Commissioner Moore moved to approve the 2013 Legislative Priorities:

U.S. 319 Crawfordville Corridor and major intersection improvements

SIS Designation of the U.S. 319 Crawfordville Corridor

Countywide Sewer and Wastewater Treatment upgrades and expansions

Funding to complete the design and construction of the Ochlockonee Bay Bike Trail (OBBT), as well as enhancements such as trailheads, rest stops, and other amenities

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

USDA Sewer Grant/Loan Update

Operation Update

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD

(CD5:46) 1. Cal Jamison – Historical Society member and he expressed his concerns regarding demolition of a historic home in Medart as the Historical Society wants to relocate the old homes to Heritage Village

(CD5:49) 2. Betty Green – Historical Society member and she wants to work out a system with the County to save old historic homes. She expressed her concerns about the Sparkman home being torn down

(CD5:51) 3. Murray McLaughlin – Historical Society member and he advised the Board that the Old Smith Creek School was moved to the Heritage Village site today. He expressed concerns regarding the tearing down of the Sparkman home and he wants to work with the County to save the old homes

(CD5:54) Richard Bickford – Farm Homeowner’s Association

This association voted to put in 4-way stop signs and permission was requested to have the signs installed. This would have to come back as an Agenda item, if there is interest by a Board Member to do so.

(CD5:56) Ronald Crum – Comments about flavored tobacco and when a juvenile driver’s license is scanned it will be denied at the point of sale. A Town Hall meeting was held in Panacea last week regarding a potential business that may be interested in locating in Panacea. There is a real need for jobs in the Panacea area and he has been trying to find ways to help the fishermen.

(CD6:00) John Trice – candy flavor tobacco sales, getting litter control back in county, Commissioners are doing a good job

DISCUSSION ISSUES BY COMMISSIONERS

Commissioner Thomas

(CD6:01) 1. SHIP and the process for renovation/demolition

Commissioner Moore

(CD6:03) 1. He expressed concerns regarding elderly citizens on a fixed income that receive an increase in Social Security and no longer qualify for the exemption through the Solid Waste and Fire Services hardship program.

(CD6:05) Commissioner Harden moved to increase the income limits relating to the Solid Waste and Fire Services hardship program to match the 2013 figures, and adjust yearly based upon the extremely low income levels as provided by HUD. Second by Commissioner Kessler and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.

Commissioner Merritt

(CD6:07) 1. Letter of support for Wildflowers Grant Application – unanimous Board support for Commissioner Merritt to sign the grant application as requested by Lynn Artz

(CD6:08) 2. Septic tank inspection – (Wakulla Springs Watershed) to bring information back on a future Agenda

(CD6:18) 3. Airboats – may bring it up at a later date for discussion

Commissioner Harden

(CD6:20) 1. Discussion Regarding County Boat Ramp Fees – concerns from citizens regarding paying $5 to launch a boat and then damaging their trailers. Some corrective measures have been done, but there is more to be done with limited funds to work with.

(CD6:24) 2. Would like to see Workshops scheduled on days of Regular Board Meetings or scheduled several together.

Commissioner Kessler

(CD6:24) 1. Septic tanks – expressed that it is worthwhile to look at, especially if voluntary and would like to know how many septic tanks there are and a cost for doing inspections.

(CD6:25) 2. Meeting times – would like for the Board to consider moving the meetings to a later hour in order for citizens that commute to attend the meetings.

(CD6:25) 3. Would like to come up with ideas to get the Volunteer firefighters energized again and possibly use paid firefighters principally for day time.

(CD6:27) There being no further business to come before the Board, Commissioner Kessler moved to adjourn; second by Commissioner Thomas, motion carried, 5/0.

Adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

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