BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, :00 P.M. ASSEMBLY ROOM, FIFTH FLOOR 315 COURT STREET, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA

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1 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, :00 P.M. ASSEMBLY ROOM, FIFTH FLOOR 315 COURT STREET, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA Members Present: Chairman Ronnie E. Duncan; Vice-Chairman Robert B. Stewart; Calvin D. Harris; Karen Williams Seel; Susan Latvala; John Morroni; and Kenneth T. Welch. Members Absent: None. Members Late: None. Members Excused: None. Others Present: Ken Burke, Clerk of the Circuit Court; Stephen M. Spratt, County Administrator; James L. Bennett, Chief Assistant County Attorney; and MaryAnn Penhale and Arlene J. Kennare, Deputy Clerks. INVOCATION: Rabbi Michael Torop, Temple Beth-El, St. Petersburg. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Seel. PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS 1. Presentation of the Yellow Ribbon Suicide Awareness and Prevention Week Proclamation to Bonnie McClelland, Director of Suncoast Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program. 2. Presentation of the 2007 Water Reuse Week Proclamation to Pick Talley, Director, Utilities Department. Deviating from the Agenda, Chairman Duncan noted that Item No. 40 will be addressed at this time. #40 County Commission Miscellaneous: a. Chairman Duncan stated that the Board will review the findings contained in the Grand Jury Presentment in the matter of the acquisition of land owned by Property Appraiser Jim Smith, a copy of which has been filed and made a part of the record; and requested that Attorney Bennett provide a brief summary of the document. Mr. Bennett noted that the Grand Jury found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing or of malicious abuse of public position on the part of the staff of the Board, the Board, or the Property Appraiser, but found failure on multiple levels to provide detailed disclosure of process and procedure. At the request of the 1

2 Chairman and referring to a document titled Grand Jury Presentment Recommendations, a copy of which has been filed and made a part of the record, Mr. Bennett reviewed each of the four formal Grand Jury recommendations and two additional recommendations made by the Office of the County Attorney to improve the operation of government business and ensure the level of transparency required to engender trust in the county government. Following lengthy discussion during which direction to the Office of the County Attorney and the Office of the County Administrator was provided and additional information was requested, Chairman Duncan indicated that a work session should be scheduled to further discuss these items, and the members concurred. b. Legal Services Agreement with Allen, Norton & Blue as outside counsel relating to the employment relationships and contracts with the County Administrator and County Attorney approved; Agreement retroactive to August 31, 2007; expenditure for legal services capped at $20, absent prior written agreement between the parties. Chairman Duncan noted that it would be appropriate to engage outside counsel to provide advice with respect to the County s employment relationships and contracts with the County Administrator and the County Attorney; whereupon, Mr. Bennett provided information regarding the law firm of Allen, Norton & Blue; and noted that this firm has no current relationship with Pinellas County nor has it been engaged by the County in the past; and discussion ensued with Commissioner Latvala, Chairman Duncan and Attorney Bennett providing input. Motion - Commissioner Latvala Vote Brian W. Koji, Esquire, Allen, Norton & Blue, provided a brief summary opinion with respect to existing contracts with the County Attorney and the County Administrator. c. At the suggestion of Commissioner Latvala and with the concurrence of the members, Attorney Churuti addressed the Board and provided an overview of matters related to the Grand Jury Presentment. Following lengthy discussion, which included responses to queries by the members, Commissioner Latvala moved that Attorney Churuti be reinstated as general counsel. Motion - Commissioner Latvala Chairman Duncan noted that the motion died for lack of a second. Following discussion and comments by Commissioner Stewart regarding the matter of the employment of the County Administrator and at the request of the 2

3 Board, Mr. Spratt presented a brief statement regarding the Grand Jury Presentment and responded to queries by the members regarding related matters; whereupon, pursuant to further deliberations, Commissioner Harris moved that both the County Attorney and the County Administrator be terminated; and responding to query by Commissioner Seel, clarified that the motion encompasses that the terminations be without cause. Motion - Commissioner Harris Chairman Duncan noted that the motion died for lack of a second. Thereupon, Commissioner Welch moved that the County Attorney be terminated without cause under section 5c of the contract; seconded by Commissioner Stewart. Motion - Commissioner Welch Second - Commissioner Stewart During further discussion, Commissioner Seel suggested a public reprimand for the County Administrator; and following additional deliberations, upon call for the vote, the motion carried unanimously. d. Approval of continuation of James L. Bennett s role as Interim County Attorney. Motion - Commissioner Stewart Vote At this time, 6:42 P.M., Chairman Duncan noted that Items Nos. 1 through 14 and any other time-sensitive agenda items as determined by Messrs. Spratt and Bennett will be addressed following Item No. 43; that any agenda items not addressed at that time will be temporarily deferred to the meeting of September 18, 2007; and following his announcement, the meeting was recessed and reconvened at 6:54 P.M. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Maria Wyatt, Seminole, re return bats to trail bridge in Seminole - submitted petition and additional information); County Administrator Spratt to follow-up. JoAn Totty, Palm Harbor, re Omaha Street. Greg Pound, Largo, re Justice 4 Kids.Org submitted document. Lynne Shelby, St. Petersburg, re Save Our Homes. Mark Klutho, Largo, re stupidity, waste. 3

4 David McKalip, M.D., St. Petersburg, re role of government. Joe Paige, Clearwater, re comprehensive plan amendments. All public hearing items have been properly advertised. Affidavits of Publication have been received and are on file in the Board Records Department. SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS #41 Resolution No adopted granting petition of William P. Bragg and Pamela A. Shields to vacate a portion of a utility easement on Lot 16, Hillcrest Manor Subdivision, located in Section 18, Township 30 South, Range 15 East; authority granted for Clerk to record the resolution. Letters of no objection received from all appropriate parties. Interested property owners were notified as to the date of the public hearing. Staff recommended the vacation be granted. No correspondence has been received. No citizens appeared to be heard. Motion - Commissioner Welch Second - Commissioner Seel #42 Public hearing held re proposed tentative millage rates and budgets for Pinellas County; resolutions adopted approving tentative millage rates and budgets for Pinellas County Countywide (Nos and ), Pinellas County Emergency Medical Services Authority (Nos and ), Pinellas County Municipal Services Taxing Units (Nos and ), and Pinellas Planning Council (Nos and ). Clerk of Court Ken Burke reported that a combined total of 193 letters, messages, and phone calls, and one petition with 242 signatures in opposition have been received. At this time, Chairman Duncan opened the first public hearing on the tentative millage rates and budgets proposed for the year , including the millage rate and budget of the Pinellas Planning Council. Clerk of Court Ken Burke reported that due notice has been provided by the mailing of the TRIM (Truth in Millage) notices to Pinellas County property owners as required by Chapters 129 and 200 of the Florida Statutes. Chairman Duncan announced that the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) as taxing authority for Pinellas County Countywide, including the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Authority, the Municipal Services Taxing Units (MSTU), the Public Library Cooperative, the Special Fire Protection Districts, the Palm Harbor Recreation and Library District, the Feather Sound Community Services District, and the Pinellas Planning Council, will proceed with the public hearing. 4

5 County Administrator Spratt related that the percentage decrease in the millage rate for all budgets, including the Planning Council, from the rolled back rate based on the maximum rates on the TRIM Notice to fund the Fiscal Year 2008 proposed budget is 7.1 percent; whereupon, he announced the proposed changes to the budget as follows: Modifications to the General Fund: 1. The Department of Environmental Management decreased revenue projections by $11, This was associated with program budget reductions. $75, was added back to this budget to correct a reduction that was removed twice in error. 2. In reconciling the Sheriff s Budget, an additional reduction of $9, was identified. 3. Law libraries reflect a transfer of two positions to the Clerk of the Circuit Court s state-funded budget for the opening of Self-help Centers in the Clearwater and downtown St. Petersburg law libraries. This resulted in a reduction of $91, In addition, the budget was decreased by $13, with the elimination of one temporary position. This resulted in a total reduction of $105, The Mosquito Control Local Fund was abolished as a result of legislative action effective January 1, The proposed budget contained a transfer of funds from the Mosquito Control Local Fund to the General Fund in Fiscal Year However, this fund will be closed as of the end of Fiscal Year 2007 rather than in Fiscal Year This timing change has no impact on the ending fund balance of either of these funds. 5. As discussed during the August 21, 2007 Board of County Commissioners meeting, funding of $13, for Legislative Delegation tracking services was reinstated. 6. In addition, funding for five Sheriff positions was reinstated for the Environmental Lands Unit (LIMA) to maintain the current levels of service at Brooker Creek Preserve and Shell Key. This resulted in an increase of $496, to the Sheriff s budget. Offsetting entries in the General Fund include the elimination of one Senior Environmental Specialist position ($71,190.00) in the Department of Environmental Management, reduction of $165, in the funding required for Justice and Consumer Services pre-disposition juvenile justice costs, and an increase in the Sheriff Services Brooker Creek revenue. In the Utilities Service Fund, $98, was added for Sheriff Contractual Services, 5

6 with an offsetting entry decreasing the Reserve for Contingencies account with the Utilities Service Fund. 7. The offsetting entry for the adjustments mentioned results in a net increase of $15, to the General Fund s Countywide Reserves. Modifications to the Special Revenue Funds: 1. For the Emergency Medical Services Fund, EMS Providers appropriation was increased by $4,900, as a result of the new contractual agreements and $25, in new funding was added for Eckerd College Maritime Basic Life Support First Responder Agreement. As an offsetting entry, EMS provided revised revenue projections that reflect an increase of $1,500, in ambulance service fees and an increase of $3,000, in beginning fund balance. The revised projections are based on actual revenues that are higher than initially anticipated in the budget development process. In addition, Reserves were decreased by $512, The Young-Rainey STAR Center Fund reflects an increase of $947, in beginning fund balance and an increase of the same amount in Capital Projects. Two projects that were originally scheduled in Fiscal Year 2007 will not begin until Fiscal Year In the Emergency Phone Service and Equipment Fund, revenue estimates were decreased by $57, due to changes in the State funding formula for distribution of landline service fee revenue to counties. Reserves were decreased as the offsetting entry. 4. In the Wireless Emergency Phone System Fund, revenue estimates were increased by $322, due to changes in the State funding formula for distribution of wireless service fee revenues to counties. Reserves were increased as the offsetting entry. 5. Adjustments were made within the Fire Districts Fund for Belleair Bluffs, Largo, Pinellas Park, Seminole and High Point based on revisions made to the providers proposed budgets. Offsetting entries were made to the Reserve accounts. 6. In the Palm Harbor Recreation and Library District Fund, Reserves of $63, were realigned to provide matching funds for a state grant that will be utilized for remodeling and improvements to the Palm Harbor Library. 6

7 7. In the Utilities Service Fund, $98, was added for Sheriff Contractual Services. The offsetting entry was a decrease to the Reserve Account. Mr. Spratt conducted a PowerPoint presentation titled Pinellas County Proposed Fiscal Year 2008 Budget, a copy of which has been filed and made a part of the record. Chairman Duncan announced that the Board will continue the hearing as a taxing authority for Countywide Levy, including Emergency Medical Services. The Chairman inquired as to whether there are any proposed amendments adjusting the millages and budgets for the aforesaid funds; whereupon, Administrator Spratt reiterated the previously mentioned proposed changes; and the Chairman called for a motion to accept the Administrator s changes to the proposed budget. Motion - Commissioner Morroni Second - Commissioner Seel In response to Chairman Duncan s call for public comment regarding the Countywide Levy, including Emergency Medical Services, the following individuals expressed their concerns: Ed Dickey, Largo David Figueroa, Palm Harbor, presented proposal for continuation of public access television; County Administrator to follow up Terry Kennedy, St. Petersburg William R. Sachs, Clearwater Joe Paige, Clearwater Kevin Luce, Clearwater Bob Thornton, Chief Executive Officer, Bay Front Health System, St. Petersburg Lisa Inserra, Clearwater Mark Keim, Clearwater Geoff Beardsley, Clearwater Hamilton Hanson, St. Petersburg David Rosen, Clearwater Gary L. Norman, Seminole Marlene Weidenborner, Largo Mike O Meara, Clearwater Donna Ivanko, St. Petersburg Michael Bagby, Clearwater Stewart Goldie, St. Petersburg Leddy Hammock, Clearwater W. J. Loomis, Dunedin Elizabeth Neily, Gulfport Renee Liles, Clearwater Robert Liles, Clearwater Marilyn Westeropp Michael Fox, St. Petersburg Tanya Coovadia, St. Petersburg 7

8 Jennifer Sloane, Clearwater David McKalip, St. Petersburg Leo Schneider, Safety Harbor Sulamita Donnolo, Gulfport Fran Vaux, Largo Randy Landreneau, Clearwater Marjorie Logan, St. Petersburg Dr. Mary Riggin, Safety Harbor Reverend Willie McClendon, Largo Pastor William Sherman, Clearwater Cheri Stevens, Clearwater Craig Stevens, Clearwater Doris Ladd, New Port Richey Jan Diaz, Clearwater Reverend Robert Ward, St. Petersburg Kathleen Ann Wood, Tampa Shirley Walters, Safety Harbor Elizabeth Morrow, Safety Harbor Peggy Watson, Safety Harbor Reverend Glad McCurtain, Largo, on behalf of Faith and Action for Strength Together Martha Sperandio, Largo Edward Wilson, Seminole There was no response to the Chairman s call for comments regarding the proposed budget. Chairman Duncan announced that the Board will continue the hearing as a separate hearing for special dependent MSTU Districts within the unincorporated area including the MSTU, Public Library Cooperative, Special Fire Protection Districts, Palm Harbor Recreation and Library District, and Feather Sound Community Services District. The Chairman inquired as to whether there are any proposed amendments adjusting the millages and budgets for the MSTUs; whereupon, Administrator Spratt referred to the previously mentioned proposed changes. Chairman Duncan stated that Florida Law allows a taxing authority to adopt the tax levies for all of its dependent special taxing districts and MSTUs, and to adopt the budgets for all of its dependent special taxing districts and MSTUs, by a single unanimous vote. However, if a member of the general public requests that the tax levy or budget of a dependent special taxing district or MSTU be separately discussed and separately adopted, the taxing authority shall discuss and adopt that levy or budget separately. Responding to the Chairman s call for public comment regarding the MSTU Districts, Scott Fisher, Palm Harbor, appeared and expressed his concerns; whereupon, Chairman Duncan provided direction to Administrator Spratt for the preparation of a more complete budget presentation for the MSTUs in future fiscal years; and the members concurred. 8

9 There was no response to the Chairman s call for comments regarding the proposed budget. Chairman Duncan announced that the Board will continue the hearing as a separate hearing for the Pinellas Planning Council; and inquired as to whether there are any proposed amendments adjusting the millage and budget; whereupon, Mr. Spratt responded that there are no changes. No one appeared in response to the Chairman s call for public comment regarding the Pinellas Planning Council. There was no response to the Chairman s call for comments regarding the proposed budget. Chairman Duncan announced that resolutions will now be considered to set tentative millage rates and budgets for Pinellas County Countywide, Emergency Medical Services, Municipal Services Taxing Units, Public Library Cooperative, Fire Protection Districts, Palm Harbor Recreation and Library District, Feather Sound Community Services District, and Pinellas Planning Council; and indicated that the resolutions adopt tentative millages and budgets which will not be finalized until the public hearing on September 18, Resolution No adopting tentative millage for Fiscal Year for Pinellas County Countywide adopted. Motion - Commissioner Seel Resolution No adopting a tentative budget for Fiscal Year for Pinellas County Countywide adopted. Motion - Commissioner Seel Second - Commissioner Latvala Resolution No adopting tentative millage for Fiscal Year for Pinellas County Emergency Medical Services Authority adopted. Motion - Commissioner Latvala Second - Commissioner Seel Resolution No adopting tentative budget for Fiscal Year for Pinellas County Emergency Medical Services Authority adopted. 9

10 Motion - Commissioner Welch Second - Commissioner Latvala Mr. Spratt reiterated that the items setting the tentative millages for the MSTU and Special Dependent districts can be adopted in one resolution if the Board s vote is unanimous and no member of the public has called for an independent adoption; whereupon, the Board approved proceeding with one resolution. Motion - Commissioner Latvala Second - Commissioner Seel Thereupon, Administrator Spratt presented tentative millages for the MSTU and Special Dependent Districts and Fire Districts, which have been filed and made a part of the record. Resolution No adopting tentative millages for Fiscal Year for the MSTU and Special Dependent Districts and Fire Districts adopted. Motion - Commissioner Welch Second - Commissioner Seel Resolution No adopting a tentative budget for the MSTU and Special Dependent Districts and Fire Districts adopted. Motion - Commissioner Seel Resolution No adopting a tentative millage for Fiscal Year for the Pinellas Planning Council adopted. Motion - Commissioner Seel Resolution No adopting a tentative budget for Fiscal Year for the Pinellas Planning Council adopted. Motion - Commissioner Seel Second - Commissioner Latvala At this time, Chairman Duncan closed the first public hearing on the tentative millages and budgets for Fiscal Year

11 #43 Authorization granted to advertise a public hearing to be held on September 18, 2007, regarding the proposed Fiscal Year final millage rates and budgets. Motion - Commissioner Seel Vote At the request of Messrs. Spratt and Bennett, Chairman Duncan noted that Items Nos. 1 through 14, 23, 25, 26, 30, 31, 33, and 34 will be addressed at this time. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS NOS. 1 THROUGH 13 APPROVED; NO. 13 DISCUSSED UNDER AGENDA ITEM NO. 14 Motion - Commissioner Seel # 1 Minutes of regular meeting of July 24, # 2 Reports received for filing: a. Southwest Florida Water Management District Standard Format Tentative Budget Submission for Fiscal Year b. Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County Independent Auditor s Reports, Financial Statements, and Supplementary Information for the Year Ended September 30, 2006, together with the Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds for the Year Ended September 30, 2006, Financial Statement Highlights. c. Dock Fee Report for the month of July # 3 Vouchers and Bills Paid - Period of July 23 through August 1, 2007 Payroll Journal Expenditures Payroll Journal page numbers 1 through 2686 Payroll checks numbered through Imprest Fund Expenditures Manual checks numbered through System checks numbered through Wire Transfers numbered through # 4 Miscellaneous items received for filing as noted on agenda: 11

12 a. City of Clearwater Ordinances Nos and adopted July 19, 2007, annexing certain properties. b. City of Largo Ordinances Nos and , and through adopted July 3 and July 17, 2007, respectively, annexing certain property. c. City of Oldsmar Resolution No adopted July 17, 2007, urging the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners to protect and maintain the Brooker Creek Preserve lands. d. City of Safety Harbor Ordinances Nos and adopted August 6, 2007, annexing certain property. # 5 Plats, Guarantees, Sureties, and Agreements: Gulf Boulevard Partners, LLC Beach Townhomes - completion surety funds released. # 6 Change Order No. 3 (Final) to agreement with Brandes Design-Build, Inc. for Anderson Park Sanitary Sewer System (rebid) (PID No. 526; Bid No C) decreasing the agreement by $38, (revised total agreement amount, $748,912.01); project substantially complete as of May 25, 2007 following a time extension of 266 days; all retainage previously withheld is released; Chairman authorized to sign and the Clerk to attest. # 7 Award of bid to Eveland Brothers, Inc. for Pinellas County Old Courthouse window replacement and roof truss strengthening in the amount of $1,619, on the basis of being the lowest responsive, responsible bid received meeting specifications (Bid No C); Chairman authorized to sign and the Clerk to attest after proper execution by the contractor and written approval as to form by the Office of the County Attorney. # 8 Sub-Grant Agreement with Palm Harbor Community Services Agency, Inc. (PHCSA) for renovation of the Palm Harbor Library; Chairman authorized to sign (County Administrator). # 9 Contract with Hill York Service Corporation for the installation of chillers at 400 South Fort Harrison Annex (Bid No B) accepted as complete as of April 3, 2007; retainage in the amount of $19, released (Facility Management). #10 First Amendment to Lease Agreement with MG Tower, LLC to reflect a change in ownership at 600 Cleveland Street from Clearwater-Garden Tower Operating Associates, L.P. to MG Tower, LLC for space utilized by the Planning Department (Facility Management). #11 Fifth Amendment to Lease Agreement with MG Tower, LLC to reflect a change in ownership at 600 Cleveland Street from Clearwater-Garden Tower Operating Associates, L.P. to MG Tower, LLC for space utilized by the Community Development Department (Facility Management). 12

13 #12 Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Amendments Nos. 18 and 19 were filed and made a part of the record (Management and Budget). #13 See Item No. 14. #14 Items for discussion from Consent Agenda (County Administrator and Clerk of Circuit Court). #13 Third quarter report of the Pinellas County Housing Trust Fund submitted by the Housing Finance Authority for filing. In discussion: a. Commissioner Seel requested that staff continue to monitor the item to ensure the creation of affordable housing; whereupon, Chairman Duncan stated that another update is due in October and requested that the item be scheduled for a work session. b. Commissioner Welch stated for the record that representatives of Faith and Action for Strength Together (FAST) had been informed previously that the county s commitment would be dependent on actions taken by the State Legislature. #23 Resolution No adopted requesting inclusion of Pinellas County beach erosion control projects in the Florida Beach Management Program Fiscal Year Long- Range Budget Plan to be submitted to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), Bureau of Beaches and Coastal Systems (Environmental Management). Motion - Commissioner Latvala Second - Commissioner Seel Commissioner Seel requested that staff ensure that state and federal funding will continue. #25 Authorization granted to advertise a public hearing to be held on September 18, 2007 to consider a proposed ordinance for the establishment of a fee for providing examinations and investigations relating to cremation, dissection, and burial at sea (Justice and Consumer Services/County Attorney). Motion - Commissioner Morroni #26 Authorization granted for the Clerk to advertise a public hearing to be held on September 18, 2007 regarding a proposed ordinance amending the Pinellas County Code relating to the duties of the principal purchasing official (Purchasing). Motion - Commissioner Harris 13

14 #30 Resolution No adopted directing the Property Appraiser of Pinellas County, Florida, to extend the tax rolls for the 2007 real property ad valorem taxes and the 2007 tangible personal property ad valorem taxes and to deliver the extended rolls to the Tax Collector of Pinellas County, Florida, on or before October 17, 2007, upon authority of Section , Florida Statutes; and directing the Clerk to deliver a copy of this resolution to the Property Appraiser immediately upon its adoption. Motion - Commissioner Welch Second - Commissioner Stewart #31 Resolution No adopted directing the Clerk and the Tax Collector, on behalf of the Board, to defer making application for deeds on all County-held tax certificates sold in 2005 and maturing in 2007 for an indefinite period of time on properties valued at less than $5, on the Property Appraiser s tax roll, pursuant to Section (3), Florida Statutes. Motion - Commissioner Morroni Second - Commissioner Seel #33 Sitting as the Emergency Medical Services Authority, the Board approved the Master Advanced Life Support First Responders Agreement between the Emergency Medical Services Authority and 19 municipalities and fire districts as described in Appendix A of the Master Agreement and authorized the execution of individual agreements pursuant to Appendix C; five-year term to commence October 1, 2007; estimated Fiscal Year expenditure of $38,424, Director of Emergency Medical Services and Fire Administration C. T. Chuck Kearns conducted a PowerPoint presentation titled ALS First Responder Agreement Renewal, a copy of which has been filed and made a part of the record, and provided an overview of the Agreement. Responding to queries by Commissioners Harris and Welch, Mr. Kearns indicated that while response times are good, new units are necessary due to gaps in service; that the increases in salaries are due to the rise in health care benefits and pension costs; and that in one case the increase of 87 percent in salaries and benefits is an anomaly caused by an existing unfunded pension liability for the paramedic portion of a unit s workers. In response to query by Commissioner Seel, Office of Management and Budget Interim Director John E. Woodruff explained future reliance upon reserves; and indicated that he will provide the members with a five-year projection of estimated ambulance fees and recurring operating expenses. 14

15 Motion - Commissioner Latvala #34 Sitting as the governing body of the Lealman Solid Waste Collection and Disposal District, the Board adopted the non-ad valorem assessment roll for the Lealman Solid Waste Collection and Disposal District as permitted by Chapter (5), Florida Statutes; Chairman or his designee authorized to certify the non-ad valorem assessment roll to the Tax Collector prior to September 15, Motion - Commissioner Welch Second - Commissioner Stewart At the request of Commissioner Stewart, Chairman Duncan noted that Items Nos. 38 and 39 will be addressed at this time. #38 Appointment of Auriel Mouzon to the Pinellas County Youth Advisory Committee approved. Motion - Commissioner Welch Second - Commissioner Stewart #39 Appointment of Doug R. Leonardo to the Suncoast Health Council approved. Motion - Commissioner Stewart Second - Commissioner Seel Mr. Spratt confirmed that the remaining agenda items will be temporarily deferred. #15 Approval of Change Order No. 1 Final, Acceptance of Contract as Complete, and Release of Retainage with Seaway Marine Contractors, Inc. for 2006 Boat Dock Facility Upgrades temporarily deferred to meeting of September 18, #16 Approval to Declare Two Escheat Properties Surplus and Authorize Their Conveyance to the City of St. Petersburg temporarily deferred to meeting of September 18,

16 #17 Approval of an Award of Bid to Three Vendors for Traffic Signs, Blanks, Posts, Brackets, and Delineators (Cooperative) temporarily deferred to meeting of September 18, #18 Approval of an Increase to Contract with Clarke Mosquito Control Products, Inc. for the Sole Source Purchase of an Improved Pesticide for the Highway Department temporarily deferred to meeting of September 18, #19 Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Consultant Services with Camp Dresser McKee, Inc. for the Town of Belleair Wastewater System Acquisition temporarily deferred to meeting of September 18, #20 Approval of an Award of Bid to Volt Information Sciences, Inc. for Central Palm Harbor Phase 3A Reclaimed Water Distribution System temporarily deferred to meeting of September 18, #21 Approval of a Contract for Sale and Purchase of Vacant Real Property with Stevie L. Walker in the Dansville Redevelopment Area temporarily deferred to meeting of September 18, 2007 (Community Development). #22 Approval of a Contract for Sale and Purchase of Vacant Real Property with Willie and Easter Mae Teagle in the Dansville Redevelopment Area temporarily deferred to meeting of September 18, 2007 (Community Development). #24 Approval of an Award of Bid to Nine Vendors for Various Medium and Heavy Duty Vehicles and Equipment temporarily deferred to meeting of September 18, 2007 (Fleet Management). #27a Other Administrative Matters Approval of Funding Recommendations of the Substance Abuse Advisory Board for Distribution of Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Funds for Fiscal Year temporarily deferred to meeting of September 18, 2007 (Justice and Consumer Services). #28 Authorization to defend the County s interest in the following cases temporarily deferred to meeting of September 18, 2007: a. Rosalynn Carter versus Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners Circuit Civil Case No CI-20 Allegations of Negligence Resulting in Personal Injuries. b. Jean S. McKinley versus Pinellas County, et al. Circuit Civil Case No CI-11 Allegations of Negligence Resulting in Personal Injuries. 16

17 #29 Authorization for the County Attorney to initiate litigation in the case of Pinellas County versus Dean s Towing & Transport, Inc. Damages Incurred as a Result of Towing Incidents temporarily deferred to meeting of September 18, #32 County Attorney Miscellaneous None. #35 First Amendment to Agreement with Operation PAR, Inc. and WestCare GulfCoast- Florida, Inc. for Drug Court treatment Outpatient Level III services (Contract No P) temporarily deferred to meeting of September 18, #36 WorkNet Pinellas draft two-year plan overview temporarily deferred to meeting of September 18, #37 Starkey Road (Bryan Dairy Road to Ulmerton Road) draft preliminary report temporarily deferred to meeting of September 18, #44 Meeting adjourned at 10:43 P.M. Chairman ATTEST: KEN BURKE, CLERK By Deputy Clerk 17