BOOK 22 PAGE 321 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD, AUGUST 28, 2012

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1 BOOK 22 PAGE 321 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD, AUGUST 28, The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Board of County Commission Chambers at 600 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, Florida, with the following members present: Commissioner Jack L. Richie Commissioner Barbara Stewart Commissioner Ron Handley Commissioner Don Elwell Commissioner R. Greg Harris Also present: June Fisher, Interim County Administrator; J. Ross Macbeth, Board Attorney; Robert W. Germaine, Clerk of Courts; and Pamela Nava, Deputy Clerk. 2. Invocation The meeting opened with a prayer by Commissioner Harris. 3. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Elwell. 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS Aug 29 1:15 p.m. Highlands County Hospital District Board Board room, 600 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL Aug 30 8:15 a.m. Highlands County Tourist Development #3, Bert J. Harris, Jr., Agricultural Center, 4509 Council George Blvd., Sebring, FL A. Other meetings: John Drozinski, Vice Chairman of the Highlands County Republican Executive Committee, invited everyone to attend the grand opening of the Highlands County Republican Headquarters on Saturday, September 8, 2012, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and located at 2527 US Hwy 27 South in Sebring. The Library Advisory Board will meet on Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. 5. CLERK OF COURTS: No report. 6. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS ANNOUNCEMENTS: No announcements. 7. RECOGNITIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS: Sherrie Schwab, Director of Victim Services for Peace River Center, came before the Board to introduce herself and briefly presented figures regarding the services provided for Highlands County through the Safehouse. See SMB 93 Page 53. Scott Canaday, Emergency Management Director, gave a brief presentation on the projections and briefings that took place regarding Tropical Storm Isaac. The Commission thanked Mr. Canaday and staff for all their work done.

2 BOOK 22 PAGE CONSENT AGENDA Public input was received from Bill Youngman. Commissioner Stewart made a motion and Commissioner Harris seconded the motion, to move to approve the consent agenda. Upon roll call, all Commissioners voted aye. The motion carried. A. Request approval to pay all duly authorized bills and employee benefits August 28, See Check Report 2012 file. GENERAL FUND 723, COUNTY TRANSPORT TRUST 27, LOCAL GOVT INFRA SURTAX 120, TOURIST DEV TRUST FUND 1, AFFORDABLE HOUSING ASST HOME INITIATIVES PARTNER 7, SEBRING PARKWAY MAINT 2, STATE COURT FACILITIES TF 6, BUILDING FUND SOLID WASTE 17, ENERGY RECOVERY 42, EMPLOYEE BENEFIT FUND 2, B. Request approval of Resolution & Budget Amendment to appropriate insurance proceeds for theft to communication tower with a fiscal impact of $1,179. See Budget Amendment 2012 file; Res. Book 24 Page 232 & SMB 93 Page 54. C. Request approval of Budget Amendment for transfer of Tax Collector s Build-out Project #11052 from Infrastructure Surtax with a fiscal impact of $60,000. See Budget Amendment 2012 file & SMB 93 Page 55. D. Request approval of the Errors and Insolvencies Report. See Tax Collector file. E. Request approval of Budget Amendment for Unemployment Credit to Animal Control. See Budget Amendment 2012 file; Res. Book 24 Page 233 & SMB 93 Page ACTION June Fisher, Interim County Administrator, requested to pull item 9C and bring it back at a later meeting as Administration is still in the process of gathering additional information for the consolidation of the mowing operations. The Commission concurred to keep item 9C and that any further information regarding the mowing operations be brought back at a later date. Commissioner Stewart made a motion and Commissioner Elwell seconded the motion, to move to set the action agenda. Upon roll call, all Commissioners voted aye. The motion carried.

3 BOOK 22 PAGE 323 A. County Engineer: Presentation by Green Globe Resources, LLC on the recovery of recyclable materials from Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) and Construction & Demolition debris (C&D), and discussion of Recycling and Landfill Options at the Highlands County Solid Waste Management Center. Ramon Gavarrete, County Engineer, presented the request and introduced the representatives from Green Globe Recycling, LLC: Gerry Farmer, Gavin Doherty, Michael Cunningham, and Tony Dardis. Mr. Farmer gave a presentation on the proposed recovery of recyclable materials and the proposal to construct a resource recovery facility at the landfill. The Commission expressed the their concerns. After discussion, the Commission gave direction to Mr. Gavarrete to bring a revised RFP back to the Board on September 18, 2012 and to continue discussion with Green Globe Resources, LLC. Public input was received from Dale Phlug, Dick Noel, Preston Colby, John Drozinski, Bill Youngman, Dick Fankhauser, and Ray Royce. The Commission thanked the representatives of Green Globe Resouces, LLC for the presentation. See SMB 93 Page 57. Break: 6:58 p.m. to 7:11 p.m. B. Administrative Projects Manager: Request approval of Medicaid County billings Retrospective Final Certification from November 1, 2001 through April 30, 2012 that remain unpaid, as provided in Section (7), Florida Statute, with an estimated fiscal impact of $286, Chris Benson, Administrative Projects Manager, presented the request. Public input was received from Preston Colby. Ross Macbeth, Board Attorney, addressed the issue. Commissioner Harris made a motion and Commissioner Handley seconded the motion, to move to authorize the Interim County Administrator to accept the final amount certified by AHCA for Highlands County s Medicaid billing backlog, utilizing the 15% discount pursuant to Florida Statute (7)(b)(2). Upon roll call, all Commissioners voted aye. The motion carried. See SMB 93 Page 58. C. OMB: Update on the Fiscal Year Budget. June Fisher, Interim County Administrator, gave an opening statement. Tim Mechling, OMB Senior Manager, gave a brief updated presentation on the major funds budget for FY See SMB 93 Page 59. Ms. Fisher presented the reorganization discussion of moving one employee from General Services/Purchasing Department to an existing Road & Bridge Warehouse Manager position. Gerald Secory, Administrative Services Director, addressed the job descriptions with the suggested revisions. Kyle Green, Road & Bridge Superintendent, requested a final review of the proposed reorganization and job descriptions before they were approved. Ms. Fisher stated that the final proposed reorganization and job descriptions would be made part of the final budget adoption, if the Commission concurred. The Commission came to a consensus to direct staff to move forward as proposed. See SMB 93 Page 60.

4 BOOK 22 PAGE 324 Ms. Fisher presented the discussion of the review and analysis of the consolidation of the County s mowing and grounds maintenance operations and stated that if the Board gave direction to continue with the consolidation, it would be brought back after the FY budget was adopted. Chris Benson, Administrative Projects Manager, addressed the issue. After discussion, the Commission came to a consensus to direct staff to move forward with the analysis of the consolidation. See SMB 93 Page 61. Public input was received from Preston Colby. Ms. Fisher addressed the additional reductions made to the funds listed below. The Commission suggested taking another look at all of the cost centers for potential savings. See SMB 93 Page 62 for copy of materials provided. TRANSPORTATION TRUST FUND County Engineer Traffic Operations The Commission gave staff direction to take another look at several line item expenditures. Road & Bridge Bridge & Concrete Maintenance Shop & Warehouse R.O.W. Maintenance County Shell Pit BUILDING FUND Building Mr. Mechling addressed the building fund. Helen McKinney, with the Building Department, addressed online permits. SOLID WASTE FUND Refuse Disposal System Recycling Operations Landfill Closure Program Refuse Collection Program ENERGY RECOVERY FUND Asphalt Plant

5 BOOK 22 PAGE 325 MISCELLANEOUS FUNDS Heartland Library Cooperative Intergovt Radio Communication Program State Court Facilities State Attorney Technology Ms. Fisher stated that additional information would be brought back at the September 4, 2012 meeting. D. Board Attorney: No report. E. Interim County Administrator: No report. 10. CITIZENS NOT ON THE AGENDA Dick Noel read into the record his ideas regarding the County budget. Deborah Lee came before the Board to request that the County Commission investigate the termination of the Urban Horticulture Agent Diane Dilger-Jacobson and entered into the record a petition signed by master gardener volunteers who will begin a boycott of their volunteer activity. See SMB 93 Page 63. Karin Grunden came before the Board to voice her concerns regarding prayer at public meetings. Preston Colby came before the Board to inquire about contract renewals and questioned if the County has a policy that allows the County Administrator to enter into, modify, extend, renew, abolish, or extinguish contracts. Ross Macbeth, Board Attorney, addressed the issue. 11. COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Handley: No report. Commissioner Elwell: Commissioner Elwell thanked staff for all the hard work done on keeping the County informed during Tropical Storm Isaac. Commissioner Stewart: No report. Commissioner Harris: No report. Commissioner Richie: No report. 12. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 9:09 p.m.