BOARD OF
REGULAR MEETING
The Board of County
Commissioners of Leon County, Florida, met in regular session
Present were Commissioners
Proctor, Sauls,
The Invocation was
provided by Reverend Wayne Cook,
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Commissioner
Proctor presented a Resolution to Elder Ernest Ferrell of
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Resolution for “Put the Brakes on Fatalities”
Commissioner Thaell
presented a Resolution proclaiming
ACTION
TAKEN: Items #8, #9, #15 & #16 were
pulled for discussion. Commissioner
Grippa requested the Board put a hold on Item #16. Commissioner Rackleff moved, seconded by
Commissioner DePuy, to approve staff recommendations of the remaining
Consent Items. The motion passed unanimously
7-0.
1. Approval
of Minutes:
The Board approved Option 1: Approve
the minutes of
2. Approval
of Payment of Bills and Vouchers Submitted
for Approval for
The Board approved Option 1: Approve payment of bills and vouchers
submitted for approval for
3. Approval to Renew the Agreement with Maximus, Inc. for Cost
Allocation
Plan Preparation for FY 07
The Board approved Option 1: Approve the renewal of the Agreement with
Maximus, Inc. for Cost Allocation Plan preparation for FY 07.
The Board approved Option 1: Approve the Budget Resolution and Associated
Amendment increasing the Supervisor of Elections Budget to administer the City
of
5.
Approval
to Submit a Subgrant Application for Highway Safety Funds
The Board approved
Option 1: Approve the submission of the
Subgrant Application for Highway Safety Funds, approve the Budget Resolution
and Budget Amendment Form, and authorize the Chairman to execute.
6.
Ratification of Actions Taken at the
Tourist Development Programs and Initiatives
The Board approved
Option 1: Ratify the actions of the
September 13, 2005 Workshop on the TDC’s Programs and Initiatives.
7.
Approval to Establish Regular Part-time
Employment Status for
Emergency Medical
Services Division
The Board approved
Option 1: Approve the establishment of
20 regular part-time Emergency Medical Services positions, seven positions to
be filled immediately, and 13 positions to be phased in as needed.
8.
Request
to Schedule a Public Hearing to Amend Ordinance No. 00-29
Relating to the
Membership of the
·
Commissioner Proctor pulled this item for
discussion. Commissioner Proctor asked
County Administrator Alam if the County still owns
· County Administrator Alam called on Benjamin Pingree, Office of Management and Budgeting to answer this question.
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Mr. Pingree reminded the Board that the Board
created LCRD and that it is actually owned by the State of
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Commissioner Proctor wanted to verify that the
direction and control of LCRDA lies with the Board. Commissioner Proctor expressed serious
concern regarding the membership of the Leon County Research and Development
Nominating Committee. Commissioner Proctor stated that the community’s
perception is that the LCRDA Board is extremely pro- FSU. Commissioner Proctor referenced a letter the
Board received from Senator Lawson stating the Senator was not pleased with the
Board’s use of the
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Commissioner Sauls noted that she had spoken
with County Administrator Alam and had also asked that this item be
pulled. She suggested that if three
people were seated on the Committee they could be: the
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Commissioner
Sauls made a motion to have the aforementioned representatives to form the LCRDA
Board; the motion was seconded by Commissioner Proctor.
· Commissioner Grippa asked if the number of representatives for the LCRDA Board could be expanded to five instead of three. Commissioner Grippa suggested that two seats go to tenants.
· Commissioner Sauls stated she had no problem with expanding the number of people on the Committee; but, her main concern is that the Committee be as neutral as possible without favor leaning toward FSU or FAMU.
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Discussion by the Board ensued regarding the
entities involved in the decisions regarding
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Commissioner Sauls moved, seconded by
Commissioner Proctor to amend the Ordinance to include a nominating Committee
comprised of the County Administrator (or designee), and a representative
from the Capital City Chamber of
Commerce.
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Commissioner Grippa requested two occupants of
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Commissioner Sauls accepted the amendment to
the motion to add a representative from the FSU/FAMU
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More Board discussion ensued.
The Board approved
Options 1 and 2 as amended: 1) Schedule
a Public Hearing for October 25, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. to amend Ordinance #00-29,
regarding the Leon County Research and Development Authority Nominating Committee
membership, and 2) Prepare the amended Ordinance to include a nominating
committee comprised of the County Administrator (or designee), a representative
from the Tallahassee/Leon County Economic Development Council, a representative
from the Capital City Chamber of Commerce, a representative from the FSU/FAMU
College of Engineering, and a representative from the National High Magnetic
Field Laboratory. The motion, as
amended, passed 6-1, with Commissioner Proctor opposed.
9.
Ratification of Board Actions Taken at the
on
· Commissioner Proctor stated that he opposed this item with the same objections he expressed on Agenda Item #8.
Commissioner Winchester
moved, seconded by Commissioner Sauls to approve Option 1: Ratify the Board actions taken at the
10.
Approval of a Joint Neighborhood
Recognition Committee Comprised of
the County, City
of
The Board approved
Options 1, 2 and 3: 1) Approve the establishment of a Joint
Neighborhood Recognition Program and Committee with the City of
11.
Approval of a Communication Plan for Hurricane
Preparedness
The Board approved
Options 1 and 2: 1)
12.
Approval to Renew the Agreement Between
Technology Program
The Board approved
Option 1: Approve the renewal of the
Agreement between
13.
Acceptance of Two Conservation Easements
from Lea Manifold
The Board approved
Option 1: Approve and accept for
recording the Conservation Easements from Lea Manifold for the Manifold Limited
Partition Subdivision.
14. Acceptance of One Conservation Easement
from Eva Lloyd and Eurecka Brown
The
Board approved Option 1: Approve and
accept for recording the Conservation Easement from Eva Lloyd and Eurecka Brown
for the Lloyd Brown Limited Partition Subdivision.
15. Acceptance of Status Report on the Permitting of the I-10 Widening
Project
in the
Participation Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation
·
Commissioner Winchester pulled this Item for
Discussion to thank the County Public Works Department and FDOT for their efforts
regarding the protection of the
·
Commissioner Grippa thanked Commissioner Winchester
for his hard work that ended up saving the
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Commissioner Proctor also thanked Commissioner
Winchester for his hard work and advocacy.
Commissioner
Winchester moved, seconded by Commissioner Grippa to approve Options 1, 2 and
3: 1) Accept the status report on the permitting
of the I-10 widening in the Lake Jackson Basin.
2) Authorize Public Works staff
to develop a Joint Participation Agreement with the Florida Department of
Transportation. 3) Authorize Public Works staff to utilize
Florida Department of Transportation contribution for existing stormwater
projects. The motion passed unanimously.
16. Approval to Issue a Request for Proposals for Continuing Civil
Engineering Services Contract
· Commissioner Grippa pulled Item #16 for discussion. He requested that staff have RFP talk about hourly rates and take a look at total costs in a way that is similar to what DOT and our blueprint staff does.
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Commissioner Grippa asked if the Board could
have performance based criteria before a firm is chosen to complete a project
where there is not just a flat hourly rate; and, suggested there be a maximum
amount spent on any one project.
·
Tony Park, Director of Public Works stated that
RFP is based on quality of work. He also indicated that staff looks at the
total cost of a project at the “front end” before awarding a civil engineering firm a
project.
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Commissioner Grippa said he would move the item;
but, at some point he wanted to discuss a “cap” being put on projects and take
a look at what procedures DOT and the City use to determine the cost of a
project.
Commissioner
Grippa moved, seconded by Commissioner Winchester to approve Options 1 and 2: 1) Approve the issuance of a Request for
Proposals for Continuing Civil Engineering Services Contracts. 2) Approve the
extension of the Continuing Services Contracts for Allen Nobles & Associates,
Inc.; Camp, Dresser & McKee, Inc.; Genesis Group; Kimley Horn &
Associates, Inc.; The LPA Group, Inc.; Moore Bass Consulting, Inc.; Post,
Buckley Schuh & Jernigan; Reynolds, Smith and Hills, Inc.; Spectra
Engineering & Research, Inc.; and Wilson Miller, Inc. for an additional
three months until January 12, 2006. The
motion passed unanimously.
The
Board approved Option 1: Approve the
Amendment extending the Contract for the Stormwater Flow Monitoring Program
with the Northwest Florida Water Management District and authorize the Chairman
to execute.
The Board
approved Option 1: Approve the
Cooperative Funding Agreement with the Northwest Florida Water Management
District for the Okeeheepkee Prairie Regional Stormwater Treatment Facility
Construction and authorize Chairman to execute.
19. Approval of Resolution for Exchange of Property for a Portion of Katydid
Lane
The
Board approved Option 1: Adopt the
Resolution for the exchange of property for a portion of
The
Board approved Option 1: Adopt
Resolutions transferring property rights in favor of Florida Department of
Transportation to facilitate the Interstate 10 Improvement Project and
authorize Chairman to Execute Conveyance Documents.
The
Board approved Options 1, 2 and 3:
1) Accept the Innovative
Recycling Grant from the
22. Consideration of Back-up Provider for
Debris Removal Services
The
Board approved Options 1 and 2: 1) Find
it in the best interests of the County to waive the bidding requirements,
pursuant to Section 7 of the Purchasing Policy, for the purpose of providing back-up debris removal
services. 2) Authorize staff to negotiate an agreement
with AshBritt Environmental, effective through
23. Approval of Energy Savings Agreement with Energy Systems Group
The Board Approved Option 1: Approve the Energy Savings Agreement
with
Energy Systems Group and authorize the Chairman to execute the Agreement
contingent upon project financing approval.
The
Board approved Option 1: Approve the
issuance of the RFP for Architecture, Engineering and Interior Design services
for the Southeast Branch Library.
The
Board approved Option 1: Approve the
Resolution transferring personal tangible property assets to the State of
The
Board approved Options 1 and 2: 1)
Authorize the temporary closure and re-routing of traffic of a portion of
The
Board approved Option 1: Authorize staff
to schedule Two Public Hearings, the
first for October 25, 2005 at 6:00 p.m., the second for November 8, 2005 at
6:00 p.m. to adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 10, Article XIV, Division 1 of
the Leon County Code of Laws regarding Aquifier/Wellhead Protection.
Request
to Approve Travel Expenses for Commissioner Bill Proctor to attend Scheduled
Meetings on Issues Regarding the Leon County Fairgrounds in
Commissioner
Grippa wanted to correct a remark he made earlier in regard to the ownership of
the High Magnetic Lab. It is actually
operated by
28. Request to Schedule Annual Board Reorganization
for
Commissioner
Sauls moved, seconded by Commissioner DePuy, to approve Option 1: Approve the scheduling of the Annual Board
Reorganization for
$4,226,121
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· Commissioner DePuy wanted to make sure he understood correctly that Mr. Blankenship was saying that he wanted less money, by several hundred thousand dollars to do this project. County Administrator Alam said that the County has reduced the ‘scope’ of the project by that amount.
· Commissioner DePuy stated this is excellent news to hear that sewer service is actually going to cost less in Commissioner Grippa’s District.
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Commissioner
Sauls moved, seconded by Commissioner DePuy, to approve Options 1 and 2: 1)
Approve the Agreement with Blankenship Contracting, Inc., for the
construction of the Killearn Lakes Units 1 and 2 Sewer Project reducing the
contract price by $651,985 resulting in a revised price of $4,226,121.66 and
authorize the Chairman to execute. The
motion passed 6-0 with Commissioner Winchester out of Chambers.
30. Approval of an Amendment to the Contract with Kimley-Horn and
Associates for Final Design and Preparation of Construction Documents for theTharpe Street Improvement Project
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Commissioner Grippa made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Sauls to approve option 1.
·
Commissioner Proctor inquired whether monies
could be moved for the
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Commissioner Proctor said that if the Fallschase
Project is approved; then, the monies available should be put into the Mahan
Drive Project to expedite the widening of Mahan. Referring to the recent
Commission Workshop on Emergency Preparedness; Commissioner Proctor expressed
concern that this widening of Mahan occur as soon as possible.
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· Commissioner Rackleff stated the County needs to find new revenue sources for the completion of road projects.
· There was additional Board discussion.
Commissioner Grippa
moved, seconded by Commissioner Sauls, to approve Option 1) Approve an
Amendment to the Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Final
Design and Preparation of construction documents for the Tharpe Street Improvement
Project in the Amount of $1,489,539 and authorize the Chairman to execute. The motion passed 6-0 with Commissioner DePuy
out of Chambers.
Commissioner Grippa moved, seconded by
Commissioner Proctor to approve Option 1:
Approve Joint Project Agreement with Conservation Community Group, LLC
and Conservation Community Group II, LLC for the OGCM Stabilization of Pisgah
Church Road subject to the approval of the County Attorney’s Office for form
and sufficiency prior to execution by the Chairman. The motion passed unanimously 7-0.
32. Consideration of “Retroactive” Application of Stormwater Standards to
Existing Lots
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· Commissioner Thaell brought this item to the Board since he felt the Board’s current position is strongly in favor of the County and he would like to see a better balance. Commissioner Thaell invited a speaker on this issue.
·
Mr. Jim Mills,
· Commissioner Thaell said that in his opinion this matter is a private property rights issue.
· Commissioner Grippa stated that Mr. Mills raises a real problem. Rather than a regional stormwater facility Commissioner Grippa suggested and made a motion for Option 2.
Commissioner
Grippa moved, seconded by Commissioner Sauls to approve Option 2, as
amended: Do not direct the
to draft an
ordinance amendment to effectuate “retroactive” application of stormwater
standards to existing lots, and schedule issue for a Workshop. The Motion
passed unanimously 7-0.
Commissioner
Grippa moved, seconded by Commissioner Rackleff to approve Option 1: Approve the revision of the County’s
Concurrency Management Policies and Procedures Manual to provide authorization
for County’s Development Review Committee to approve Concurrency Proportionate
Share Traffic Mitigation Agreements of $250,000 or less, as recommended for
approval by the County Attorney’s Office to the County’s Development Review
Committee. The motion passed 6-1 with
Commissioner Proctor opposed.
34. Approval of Concurrency Agreement for Summerfield Planned Unit Development Project
Commissioner
Winchester moved, Seconded by Commissioner Rackleff to approve Option 2: Do not approve the proposed Concurrency
Agreement for the Summerfield Planned Unit Development project.
Commissioner
DePuy made a substitute motion, seconded by Commissioner Sauls to approve
Option 1, as amended: Approve the
proposed Concurrency Agreement for the Summerfield Planned Unit Development
project, and look at dollars for pedestrian improvements. The substitute motion passed 5-2, with
Commissioners Rackleff and
· There was considerable Board discussion regarding:
-
lack of plans for pedestrian access to
- proportionate share relating only to traffic, no mention of other ways to move people/children in this plan
- considerable lack of transportation choices
- children who live in this subdivision don’t have a foot/bike path connected from the subdivision to the school/park
- use of proportionate share for pedestrian improvements
- presumption that the developer is going to win the current lawsuit they are involved in
Scheduled Public Hearings
THIS ITEM CONTINUED TO
Distributed
a memo regarding the Wakulla County/N.G. Wade Investment Company, Inc.
Settlement Agreement, stating that the deadline for entering into Interlocal
Agreement with
Commissioner
Proctor moved, seconded by Commissioner Sauls to ratify the County’s signature
of the second Settlement Agreement. The motion passed unanimously 7– 0.
Wanted to
remind Commissioner Thaell and the Board that the
Introduced
Jennie Khoen, PIO, who announced the City/County United Way Kickoff is Friday,
October 14th at
Discussion Items by Commissioners
Commissioner Rackleff
Appointed Gloria Nelson to the Senior Outreach Advisory Committee
Requested
time at the beginning of the
Has
received complaints about speeding on
Has also
received complaints about airboats on Lower Lake Lafayette making too much
noise late at night. Asked the
Has also
received complaints about the City’s airport plan to encroach on
In regard to the subject of ‘proportionate fair share’ – the level of service used should be reviewed by Staff in a way similar to DOT’s multi-modal level and begin to apply this in the Board’s permit decision making so that it is no longer just an afterthought
Commissioner
Rackleff moved, seconded by Commissioner Grippa to have staff review the applicability
of DOT’s multi-modal level of service for the County and also review the
proportionate fair share level of service and bring back as an agenda
item. The motion passed 5-0, with
Commissioners Proctor and Sauls out of Chambers.
Commissioner Grippa
Wanted to know why there hadn’t been a quorum for (PRAT) Parks and Recreation Advisory Team and notification to members of cancelled meetings
The Board asked staff bring back an incentive to try to move from mobile homes to building “stick-built” housing to give increased densities for example. Asked if there could be an agenda item on this at the next meeting
Asked if Wayne Tedder could bring something back about this item at the next meeting
Wayne Tedder, Planning Dept. stated he needed to know what area exactly Commissioner Grippa was speaking about. Was he speaking about the southern strategy area or a much larger area like the entire southern part of the community. Commissioner Grippa said he wanted Staff to bring the Board options from the widest area to the smallest
Commissioner Thaell suggested the agenda item offer more options for transition from mobile homes to “stick-built” home developments especially in consideration of their vulnerability to hurricanes
Commissioner Grippa said he would make is a requirement that development stay “affordable housing”
Commissioner Winchester
Met with
the Mayor regarding the annexation issue regarding the
Said that the Mayor raised the issue of the Board reconsidering its action regarding authorization of Franchise Agreements for Water Service Area.
Is still
working on the issue of annexation of property on
Wants to
ask Staff to bring back a re-zoning item 2 MR-1 in the
Commissioner
Winchester moved, seconded by Commissioner Sauls to approve Board initiation of
a re-zoning for the property in Industrial Park off
Said he keeps receiving calls from Mr. Wimberly and requested a status report on the proposed racetrack.
David McDevitt stated he would forward a copy of the status report on the proposed racetrack to the Commissioners.
Commissioner Sauls
Asked for information regarding the Pine Dove Conservation Subdivision that she keeps getting e-mails about.
Commissioner
Thaell said he asked the
Commissioner Rackleff said he will be meeting with the homeowners who live in the area of the development and will bring the information he receives to the Board.
Commissioner DePuy
Informed the Board that he and Sheriff Campbell have agreed to be the recipients of “pies in the face” for the United Way Kickoff Pie throwing Contest.
Wants to set an agenda item to discuss the recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court and what they view as the rights of local government to use “eminent domain”. In the latest decision rendered, the Supreme Court is saying that local government can now get involved in displacing private citizens as a local government.
Commissioner
DePuy moved, seconded by Commissioner Sauls to have staff bring back an
agenda item regarding adoption of a Resolution on the issue of eminent domain
and the recent decision by the
Commissioner
Thaell asked County Attorney Thiele if this matter hadn’t been addressed to
some extent.
Commissioner Proctor
Commissioner Proctor expressed his deep condolences to Commissioner Thaell on the loss of his mother. He commended the Commissioner’s ability to conduct the meeting tonight.
Requested Staff review the possibility of the Fifth Floor Offices relocating. The Fifth Floor could serve as an Emergency Management Headquarters.
Announced
the week of
Requested the Board contemplate reviewing the current lien policy for residents who agreed to 2/3 – 2/3 project to enable these residents to sell their property with the stipulation that they then pay back the County what they owe.
Stated it was
the community’s privilege to have the Honorable Maxine Waters, who is the
Congressional Representative for the 35th District in
Introduced
students from
Commissioner Thaell welcomed the students to our community. He mentioned that about 1,000 people are now in the community living under similar circumstances.
The Bond Health Clinic will provide free healthcare for these students.
Commissioner
Proctor moved, seconded by Commissioner Grippa to have staff review options for
assistance to those displaced by Hurricane Katrina. The motion passed unanimously 7-0.
Commissioner
Thaell waived protocol so that Mr. Lamar Bailey could render comments on our
community’s need to step up and assist these students whom he commends for trying
to stay in school despite having just lost their homes.
Commissioner
Thaell
Requested that Staff bring back a report concerning the impact of expanding the airport runway.
Made a request for a Resolution for C.J. Johnson, Public Works Department regarding his retirement.
Is concerned
about the algae blooms on
Commissioner
Winchester moved, seconded by Commissioner Rackleff for staff to agenda an item
regarding Water Resources Committee comments on the water quality aspects of
septic tanks and drainfields. The motion
carried 6-0, with Commissioner Grippa out of chambers.
Receipt and File
Comcast
Federal Communications Commission Forms 1240 and 1205 regarding the Cable
Franchise Agreement
There being no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting adjourned at
The next Board of
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Cliff Thaell
Chairman
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Bob Inzer
Clerk of the Court