COUNTY OF CHARLOTTE. County Commissioners Murdock Circle Port Charlotte, FL

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1 COUNTY OF CHARLOTTE Board of County Commissioners Murdock Circle Port Charlotte, FL County Commissioners Matthew D. DeBoer, District 4, Chairman Tom D Aprile, District 1, Vice Chairman Adam Cummings, District 2 Mac Horton, District 3 Sara Devos, District 5 County Administrator Bruce D. Loucks Interim County Attorney Brendan Bradley Clerk of the Circuit Court Barbara T. Scott AGENDA Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 26, 2004 Next Meeting: Tuesday, November 09, 2004 County Commissioners Meeting Room #119 FM Sound Enhancement Units for the Hearing Impaired are available at the Front Desk 9:00 A.M. Call to Order and Roll Call: Invocation Reverend Jim Sweet Murdock Baptist Church Pledge of Allegiance Changes to the Agenda... See separate sheet I. Special Recognition...page 2 II. Citizen Input Agenda Items only...page 2 III. Committee Vacancies...page 2 IV. Reports Received and Filed...page 2 V. Consent Agenda...page 3 VI. Regular Agenda...page 7 VII Public Hearing..page 7 VIII Presentation..page 7 IX. Citizen Input Any Subject...page 8 Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners Page 1 of 10

2 Proclamations Commissioner Adam Cummings Hurricane Relief Volunteer Organization Appreciation Day October 26, 2004 Buddy Poppy Days November 12, 13, 14, 2004 Employee Recognition Commissioner Cummings & County Administrator Bruce Loucks Herta M. Adamo 5 yrs Environmental & Extension Services Elizabeth A. Brand 5 yrs Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Diana L. Finnegan 5 yrs Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Lynn A. Howard 5 yrs Attorney s Office Thomas F. O Kane, Jr. 5 yrs Public Works Nancy Pacheco 5 yrs Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Carol A. Santos 5 yrs Purchasing Judy C. Sprague 5 yrs Community Development Johnnie L. Pate 10 yrs Utilities Robert F. Carson 15 yrs Public Works Elsa T. Lawrence 15 yrs Attorney s Office Those from FIRE/EMS will not be in attendance Dennis J. Locker 5 yrs Firemedic Daniel E. Sacksteder 5 yrs Firefighter/EMT Timothy P. Burke 5 yrs Firefighter/EMT Manon A. Lessard 15 yrs Paramedic II. CITIZEN INPUT AGENDA ITEMS ONLY Anyone wishing to address the Board during this portion of the meeting must state one s name for the record and what agenda subject is to be discussed. Discussion is limited to matters identified on this agenda and each citizen will be allowed no more than three minutes to express an opinion. III. COMMITTEE VACANCIES Charlotte County is seeking volunteers to serve on the following Committees: Affordable Housing Advisory Committee - one (1) volunteer for appointment as a Low Income Representative for a two-year term. Gulf Cove Street & Drainage Benefit Unit Advisory Committee three (3) volunteers who reside in Gulf Cove for a 3-year term. IV. REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners Page 2 of 10

3 V. CONSENT AGENDA All matters listed under this item are considered routine and action will be accomplished by one motion without separate discussion of each item. If discussion is desired by a member of the Board of County Commissioners, that item(s) will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. Clerk of the Circuit Court A. Finance Division Adoption of the Clerk s Finance Memoranda B. Minutes Division 09/21/04 9:00 a.m. BCC Regular Meeting 09/24/04 5:00 p.m. BCC Emergency Meeting Hurricane Jeanne 09/28/04 9:00 a.m. BCC Regular Meeting Board of County Commissioners C. Commission Office 1. Three terms have expired on the Gulf Cove Street & Drainage Benefit Unit Advisory Committee. These have been advertised and resumes attached. A ballot is attached for voting. Approve the selection of three (3) volunteers to serve on the Gulf Cove Street & Drainage Benefit Unit Advisory Committee. D. Administration 1. Approve a contract between The Ferguson Group, LLC (TFG) and Charlotte County. The Ferguson Group will begin to quickly gather federal project information for the existing FY05 appropriations as well as work on the FY06 appropriations cycle, working with the County s congressional delegation, committees and staff and federal agencies. E. County Attorney Approve a contract between The Ferguson Group, LLC and Charlotte County in the amount of $10,000 per month for a one (1) year period. F. Budget Office 1. Approve Charlotte County Sheriff s Office application for the Homeland Security grant funds from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) for emergency equipment. The equipment purchased with these funds will be utilized in the event of emergencies, including, but not limited to, terrorismrelated hazards. (Budget Action: All funds for this grant are through the CCSO and have no impact on the County Budget.) Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners Page 3 of 10

4 F. Budget Office Approve Charlotte County Sheriff s Office application for the Homeland Security grant for the Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program. 2. Approve Budget Transfer # to the Sheriff as an advance of the FEMA reimbursement and approve appropriating $120,000 in 04/05 to replace damaged vehicles. The net effect to the county from all transactions is a positive $255,683. a) Approve Budget Transfer # in the amount of $1,652,796 to the Sheriff, representing an advance of the FEMA reimbursement so that the Sheriff can close out his books without negative balances; and b) Approve appropriating $120,000 in 04/05 out of funds that would have been returned by the Sheriff s office to pay for the non-reimbursed amount of vehicle damage due to Hurricane Charley. G. Community Development H. Economic Development J. Environmental Services K. Facilities Construction and Maintenance L. General Services 1. Approve annual contract for the purchase of Guardrail Materials on an as needed basis to be utilized by the Maintenance & Operations Division of Public Works, at the unit prices from date of award through and including September 30, 2005, with the option to renew by mutual consent at the same prices, terms and conditions. (Budget Action: FY04 purchases were $7,200. Items will be placed into inventory and charged to the proper MSBU/MSTU as needed.) a) Approve Award Bid #04-445, Guardrail Materials, to Highway Safety Devices, Inc. of Plant City, Florida, from date of award up to and including September 30, 2005, at the unit prices listed below; and b) Approve additional one-year terms at the same prices, terms and conditions, by mutual consent. 2. Approve Bid # to Phoenix Construction Services, Inc., and approve CIP Amendment #05-C01. (Budget Action: Approval of CIP Amendment #05-C01 in the amount of $1,633,133 will provide an available budget of $3,044,133 for this contract. New project total is $4,052,000, CIP Page Q-22 Toledo Blade Phase 1. Funding for this contract is supplied from Gas Taxes {Capital Improvement Fund}.) a) Approve the award of Bid #04-434, Toledo Blade/Lakeview Boulevard Intersection Improvements, to Phoenix Construction Services, Inv., for a total cost of $3,044,132.65; and b) Approve CIP Amendment #05-C01 in the amount of $1,633,133. Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners Page 4 of 10

5 M. Human Resources N. Human Services 1. Every three years the County adopts a new 3-year Housing Assistance Plan to continue Florida s State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program. The plan is then forwarded to Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) for formal acceptance by the state. The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee advertised and discussed their draft of the new 3-year LHAP at their September 29, 2004 meeting and now recommends it to the Board of County Commissioners for adoption. (Budget Action: Funds provided in Local Housing Assistance Trust Fund.) Approve Charlotte County s three (3) year Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) for FYs as drafted and recommended by Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC). P. Information Technology Q. Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources 1. Approve the dedication of the Myakka Fishing Pier South to Clifford W. Powell Fishing Pier in recognition of the contributions made by Mr. Powell. This nomination was made by the El Jobean Community League. Approve the dedication of the Myakka Fishing Pier South to Clifford W. Powell Fishing Pier. 2. Approve an Agreement to transfer assets and release with Sanctuary Skateparks, Inc. They have requested to be released from the agreement to operate and manage the Skatepark with the exception of any liabilities obligations. They will transfer inventory, fixtures, equipment (including computers, excluding software) etc., free from any liens or obligations. (Budget Action: Funding for this expenditure comes from concession revenue.) Approve an Agreement to Transfer Assets and Release with Sanctuary Skateparks, Inc. 3. Approve the appointment of nine members to the Historical Advisory Committee; six members from historical organizations and three at large representing disciplines or architecture, history, urban planning, archaeology or related disciplines such as American Studies or American Civilization. Approve the appointment of nine (9) members to the Historical Advisory Committee. R. Public Safety S. Public Works Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners Page 5 of 10

6 T. Real Estate Services 1. Approve the release of portions of two six (6) foot wide utility and drainage easements located along the lot line separating Lot 17 and 18, Block 1859, Port Charlotte Subdivision, Section Fifty-Six, to enable the use of the two lots as a single building site for the construction of a single -family residence. The property address is 4697 Sines Lane. Approve the Resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners to execute a County Deed releasing portions of two six (6) foot wide utility and drainage easements located in Lot 17 and 18, Block 1859, Port Charlotte Subdivision, Section Fifty-Six, in Charlotte County, Florida. (Owners: Gerald B. Krause and Elenore Krause.) 2. Approve the release of portions of a platted twenty-five (25) foot wide canal maintenance easements and a portion of a recorded twenty (20) foot wide canal maintenance easement recorded in Official Record Book 1591, to enable the use of a portion of these for the construction of a pool, deck and cage as part of the proposed overall building footprint. The parcel is located in Greater Port Charlotte. The property address is Canary Lane. Approve the Resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners to execute a County Deed releasing a platted twenty-five (25) foot wide canal maintenance easements and a portion of a recorded twenty (20) foot wide canal maintenance easement, both located in Lot 163, Block 3302, Port Charlotte Subdivision, Section Forty-four, in Charlotte County, Florida. (Owners: Raymond Papa and Mariclaire Papa.) V. Tourism Development W. Utilities Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners Page 6 of 10

7 VI. REGULAR AGENDA Y. Regular Business 1. Economic Development Discussion by the Charlotte County Community Redevelopment Agency. 2. Budget Office Adopt by Resolution the updated Capital Improvements Program (CIP) for FY2004/2005 through FY2008/ Charlotte County a) Approve a Resolution to revise the environmental health fee; schedule; Health Department: and b) Approve an educational class fee schedule. 4. Utilities Water Allocation Agreement. Z. 10:00 A.M. VII. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA 1. Planning & Zoning Hold the first of two public hearings to discuss the US 41 Zoning District Overlay in accordance with Section , F.S. and to provide direction to staff. AA. 10:00 A.M. VIII. PRESENTATION AGENDA None Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners Page 7 of 10

8 IX. CITIZEN INPUT ANY SUBJECT Note: Anyone wishing to address the Board during this portion of the meeting must state his/her name for the record and may address his/her comments to items that were or were not discussed during the meeting. Each citizen will be allowed no more than three minutes to express his/her opinion. BB. County Administrator: CC. County Attorney: DD. Commissioner Comments: Commissioner Matthew D. DeBoer, Chairman Commissioner Tom D Aprile, Vice Chairman Commissioner Adam Cummings Commissioner Mac Horton Commissioner Sara Devos Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners Page 8 of 10

9 Schedule of Future Closures/Hearings/Workshops Tuesday October 26, :00 am Board of County Commissioners Meeting Tuesday November 9, :00 am Board of County Commissioners Meeting 2:00 pm Planning & Zoning Agenda Thursday November 11, Charlotte County Administration offices closed in honor of Veteran s Day Tuesday November 16, :00 pm TDU Workshop Tuesday November 23, :00 am Board of County Commissioners Meeting Thursday & Friday November 25 & November 26, Charlotte County Administration offices closed two days in honor of Thanksgiving Day Tuesday December 14, :00 am 2:00 pm Board of County Commissioners Meeting Planning & Zoning Agenda Thursday & Friday December 23, 2004 & December 24, Charlotte County Administration offices closed two days in honor of Christmas Day Friday December 31, Charlotte County Administration offices closed in honor of New Year s Day Monday January 17, Charlotte County Administration offices closed in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday February 21, Charlotte County Administration offices closed in honor of President s Day Monday May 30, Charlotte County Administration offices closed in honor of Memorial Day Monday July 4, Charlotte County Administration offices closed in honor of Independence Day Monday September 5, 2005 Charlotte County Administration offices closed in honor of Labor Day All Board of County Commissioner meetings are broadcast live on CCTV-20, Comcast channel 20. CCTV-20 is the Charlotte County Government channel and the weekly programming schedule is available at the County website at The meetings are also streamed live on the County website, and are then archived for viewing on-demand. P/:AGENDA/ Agenda.doc Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners Page 9 of 10

10 Charlotte County Administrator s Office Murdock Circle, Room 538 Port Charlotte, FL (941) Fax: (941) To: From: Revised Agenda Update Honorable Board of County Commissioners Kelly A. Shoemaker, Assistant County Administrator Date: October 25, 2004 Subject: October 26, 2004 Board Meeting Agenda The following additions have been made to the Board of County Commissioners October 26, 2004, Agenda: Addition No. 1 Special Recognition Requested by: Manager/Supervisor Certificate Awards to be presented by Maggie Kain, Bruce Loucks and Commissioner Cummings. Human Resources/Training Addition No. 2 Z-2 Consider a Resolution designating a brownfield area pursuant to Sections , Florida Statutes. Requested by: Explanation: Administration Previously omitted Addition No. 3 Y-5 Set Public Hearings on November 9, 2004 and on November 23, 2004 at 10:00 am or as soon thereafter to impose interim development controls (Manasota and Sandpiper Keys). Requested by: Commission Office Change No. 1-2:00 pm Y-1 to Z-3 Discussion by the Charlotte County Community Redevelopment Agency. Requested by: Explanation: Administration Entered incorrectly Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners Page 10 of 10