Columbia County Board of County Commissioners. October 03, 2013

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1 Columbia County Board of County Commissioners Minutes of October 03, 2013 The Columbia County Board of County Commissioners met in a regular meeting at the School Board Administrative Complex at 5:30 p.m. The meeting opened with prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America followed. Commissioners in Attendance: Stephen Bailey Rusty DePratter Scarlet Frisina Ronald Williams Bucky Nash Others in Attendance: County Manager Dale Williams Operations Manager Kevin Kirby Deputy Clerk Sandy A. Markham Safety Manager David Kraus Admin. Manager Lisa Roberts Attorney Marlin Feagle Agenda Addition Inmate Work Squad Agreement MOTION by Commissioner Frisina to approve. Second by Commissioner Williams. The motion carried unanimously. Public Comment L.J. Johnson addressed drainage work to be completed on ditches in the College Manor area. He also asked why a Notice of Violation sign had not been erected on what he considers to be a nuisance, overgrown vacant lot. Safety Manager Kraus answered that the lot owner has been notified of the complaint and has been given thirty days to correct the problem as is required by Florida Statute. National 4-H Week (Oct. 6-12) Proclamation #2013P-14 In an effort to promote awareness of National 4-H Week (Oct. 6-12), the officers of the Livestock 4-H Club gave history relating to its organization. MOTION by Commissioner Nash to approve Proclamation #2013P-14 declaring National 4-H Week in Columbia County. Second by Commissioner Frisina. The motion carried unanimously.

2 Building and Zoning Adoption Hearing for Text Amendment (1) LDR Mountaintop Ministries Worldwide, Inc. Application to amend LDR Section 2.1. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval. The public hearing opened. Citizen Stewart Lilker spoke in opposition. The public hearing closed. MOTION by Commissioner Williams to approve. Second by Commissioner Nash. The motion carried unanimously. Evaluation & Appraisal Report (Transmittal Hearing) (1) CPA Board of County Commissioners. Application to amend the text and the Future Land Use Plan Map of the Comprehensive Plan. The public hearing opened. Citizen Stewart Lilker offered opposing input. The public hearing closed. MOTION by Commissioner Williams to approve. Second by Commissioner Nash. The motion carried unanimously. Mandated Living Wage Ordinance Citizen Kyle Rasmussen followed up with the possibility of having the county implement a Mandated Living Wage Ordinance. He reviewed the ordinance and recapped the reasons that he feels this type of ordinance is needed in Columbia County. Discussion ensued. MOTION by Commissioner DePratter to deny the ordinance. Second by Commissioner Frisina. The motion carried unanimously. Consent Agenda MOTION by Commissioner Williams to approve unless there are items to be pulled. Second by Commissioner Frisina. There was a call for clarification on item #11. County Manager Williams assisted with clarification. The motion carried unanimously. (1) External Budget Amendment County Manager BA # $ Employee Bonus - $179, (2) External Budget Amendment Emergency Management BA # State Homeland Security Grant Program - $10,923.00

3 (3) External Budget Amendment Operations Manager BA # Equipment for the Inmate Work Squad - $91, (4) Utility Permit Comcast Cable County Road 252B (5) Operations Manager Requesting Approval to Enter Private Property Russell Bailey, Property Owner Repair Washout & Sidewalk at Troy Road (6) Operations Manager Requesting Approval to Enter Private Property Spear Place - Property Owners: Richard C. Knight Trustee, Jenny Edwards, Anita H. & Thomas R. Jones, & Cheryl L. Schier - Repairing Roadway to Facilitate Proper Drainage and Minimize Erosion (7) Solid Waste Department FY Mosquito Control Contract Contractual Services Agreement # Between DACS and Columbia County Board of County Commissioners - $30, (not to exceed) (8) Public Library Food for Fines Project November 18 through 24, 2013 Benefiting the Christian Service Center s Food Shelves during the Holiday s Fort White Branch Library to Distribute to a Food Shelf in Fort White (9) Public Library Requesting Permission to Close Main Library December 31, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. (New Year s Eve) (10) Public Library Requesting Approval - Annual Plan of Service for FY Required Component of the Annual State Aid to Public Libraries Application (11) Safety Manager Declaration of EMS Surplus Property & Requesting Authorization to Sale Surplus Property (12) Safety Manager Resolution No. 2013R-44 Establishing Policy and Procedures for the use of Bounce Houses, Water Slides and other Inflatable Attractions in County Parks and Facilities (13) Safety Manager Requesting Approval for a Petty Cash Box Combined Communications Center - $ (14) Safety Manager Requesting Approval of Change Order CDBG New Well System on Unit 09-11, Nathan Perry M.E. Perkins Construction & Plumbing Company - $5, (15) Safety Manager Bid Award NSP-3 Housing Rehabilitation John Frenney Construction for Unit NSP $47, and George Construction for Unit NSP $51, (16) Safety Manager Bid Award CDBG Housing Rehabilitation John Frenney Construction for Unit $26, and George Construction for Unit $42,850.00

4 (17) Tourist Development Bid Award & Contract Approval Production of Guide Books for the Suwannee River Vacation Guide Book - Lake City Reporter - $13, (18) Contract Columbia County Board of County Commissioners/State of Florida Department of Health for Operation of the Columbia County Health Department FY $153, (19) Agreement Adopt-A-Shore Program Between Columbia County Board of County Commissioners/Current Problems, Inc. FY $10, (20) BCC/Administrative Division Equal Employment Opportunity Program Priority Revision (21) County Extension Requesting Approval Xerox Color Copier Lease - $ monthly 48 month lease Inmate Work Squad Agreement with Department of Corrections County Manager Williams said there is language contained within the agreement that needs to be reviewed by the County Attorney. MOTION by Commissioner Williams to approve the agreement subject to the County Attorney s final review. Second by Commissioner Nash. The motion carried unanimously. Clerk s Note County Manager Williams left the meeting at 6:20 p.m. Life Guard Lease Space Bids The sole bidder was Lifeguard Ambulance Services. Locations Bids Term Columbia City $56,000 (3 Year Lease) Fairgrounds $14,730 (3 Year Lease) Ft. White Fire Station $6,120 (3 Year Lease) MOTION by Commissioner Nash to approve the bid. Second by Commissioner Frisina. The motion carried unanimously. Hopewell Church Terrace Attorney Feagle requested the Board set a public hearing to consider vacating a portion of NW Hopewell Church Terrace on November 7, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. MOTION by Commissioner Williams to set the public hearing for November 07. Second by Commissioner DePratter. The motion carried unanimously.

5 Public Comment None. Commissioner Comments Commissioner Williams requested permission to enter three private properties to correct driveway issues caused by storm water run-off. Two of the properties are on Green Cemetery Road and the other is on Mick Road. (No name of property owners or addresses was provided.) Commissioner Williams noted it is unfortunate that a combined dispatch center does not appear to be possible at this time. Commissioner Williams mentioned the water war and the Governor s ruling on suing the State of Georgia. He encouraged the commissioners to support the Governor in his efforts to save Florida s water. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. ATTEST: Stephen Bailey, Chairman Board of County Commissioners P. DeWitt Cason Clerk of Circuit Courts