Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners Regular Public Meeting Monday, October 17, 2016 The Board of County Commissioners in and for Wakulla County, Florida met for a Regular Public Meeting on Monday, October 17, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. with Chairman Ralph Thomas presiding. Present were Commissioners Randy Merritt, Richard Harden, Jerry Moore and Howard Kessler. Also present were County Administrator David Edwards, County Attorney Heather Encinosa and Deputy Clerk Greg James.

The Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance were provided by Commissioner Harden. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (CD5:01) Commissioner Kessler requested to pull item (9) for discussion, Commissioner Thomas requested to pull item (7) for discussion, County Attorney made note that an item (12) had been revised and that an item (14) would be tabled to a future meeting. Commissioner Merritt moved to approve the agenda as amended; second by Commissioner Kessler and the motion passed unanimously, 5/0.

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD (CD5:02) Linda Smith – native plants (CD5:05) Dana Peck – economic development information from TCC Board of Trustees meeting

AWARDS AND PRESENTATION (CD5:09) Retirement/Appreciation Announcement of Colleen Skipper-Mitchell – David Edwards (CD5:11) Update of the Aquaculture Resource Surveys of Wakulla Waters – Cal Nickerbocker, Florida Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services

CONSENT AGENDA (CD5:25) Commissioner Merritt moved to approve the consent agenda; second by Commissioner Harden and the motion passed unanimously, 5/0. 1. Approval of Minutes from the October 3, 2016 Regular Board Meeting Approve - Minutes from the October 3, 2016 Regular Board Meeting

2. Approval of Minutes from the October 3, 2016 Workshop Regarding the National Resources Disaster Assessment (NRDA) Grant for Mashes Sands Park Improvements, 30% Design Plans Approve - Minutes from the October 3, 2016 Workshop Regarding the National Resources Disaster Assessment (NRDA) Grant for Mashes Sands Park Improvements, 30% Design Plans 3. Approval for Payment of Bills and Vouchers Submitted for September 29, 2016 through October 12, 2016 Approve - Payment of Bills and Vouchers Submitted for September 29, 2016 through October 12, 2016

4. Request Board Approval of a Resolution Accepting the Transfer of an Easement for Utilities at the Wakulla Business Center and a Bill of Sale Transferring Ownership of a Sewer Lift Station and Appurtenant Facilities Approve - Resolution Accepting the Transfer of an Easement for Utilities at the Wakulla Business Center and a Bill of Sale Transferring Ownership of a Sewer Lift Station and Appurtenant Facilities 5. Request Board Approval of the Amendment to the Florida Department of Transportation Traffic Signal Maintenance and Compensation Agreement Approve - Approval the Amended Florida Department of Transportation Traffic Signal Maintenance and Compensation Agreement

6. Request Board Approval of a Resolution to Apply for the FY2016/2017 Annual State of Florida EMS County Grant and Directing the Expenditures of Funds Approve - Resolution to Apply for the FY2016/2017 Annual State of Florida EMS County Grant and Directing the Expenditures of Funds

8. Request Board Approval of a Resolution for Making Application to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) Grant for the Shell Point Beach Playground Approve - Resolution for Making Application to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) Grant for the Shell Point Beach Playground

10. Request Board Approval of a Resolution for Making Application to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Derelict Vessel Removal (DVR) Grant Program for the Cycle Ending October 27, 2016 Approve - Resolution for Making Application to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Derelict Vessel Removal (DVR) Grant Program for the Cycle Ending October 27, 2016

11. Request Board Approval of a Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs (DACS), Agriculture Education and Promotion Facility Grant Agreement for Repairs and Enhancements to the Wakulla County/UF-IFAS Livestock Facility and Approve the Chairman to Sign the Agreement Approve - Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs (DACS), Agriculture Education and Promotion Facility Grant Agreement for Repairs and Enhancements to the Wakulla County/UF-IFAS Livestock Facility and Approve the Chairman to Sign the Agreement 12. Request Board Approval of the Evaluation Committee’s Rankings for RFQ 2016-11 and Authorize the County Administrator to Negotiate a Fair, Competitive, and Reasonable Contract for Construction Engineering Services for the Resurfacing of Shadeville Road Approve - Evaluation Committee’s Rankings for RFQ 2016-11 and Authorize the County Administrator to Negotiate a Fair, Competitive, and Reasonable Contract for Construction Engineering Services for the Resurfacing of Shadeville Road

CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION (CD5:26) 7. Request Board Approval to Award State Housing Initiatives Partnership Purchase Assistance to Rachel Gustetic for Down Payment and Closing Costs on an Existing Single-Family Home Commissioner Merritt moved to Approve to Award SHIP Funds for Purchase Assistance for Rachel Gustetic for Down Payment and Closing Costs on an Existing Single-Family Home not to Exceed the $15,000 Threshold; second by Commissioner Kessler and the motion passed unanimously 4/0 with Commissioners Merritt, Kessler, Moore and Harden voting for the motion and Commissioner Thomas abstaining from the vote and completing form 8B.

(CD5:26) 9. Request Board Approval of Amendment #1 to the Dewberry Engineers Inc. Agreement for RESTORE Act Consulting Services Commissioner Merritt moved to Approve Amendment #1 to the Dewberry Engineers Inc. Agreement for RESTORE Act Consulting Services and Approve the Chairman to Sign; second by Commissioner Kessler and the motion passed unanimously, 5/0.

GENERAL BUSINESS (CD5:27) 13. Request Board Approval to Authorize Overtime Pay to Hourly Employees Who Worked on a Designated County Holiday (Labor Day) as a Result of Hurricane Hermine Commissioner Moore moved to Approve to Authorize Overtime Pay to Hourly Employees Who Worked on a Designated County Holiday (Labor Day) as a Result of Hurricane Hermine; second by Commissioner Moore and the motion passed unanimously, 5/0.

14. Request Board Approval of a Contract Extension Between Wakulla County TDC and Connect Agency, LLC. for Marketing Management Contract Extension Between Wakulla County TDC and Connect Agency, LLC. for Marketing Management This item has been tabled to a future meeting.

PUBLIC HEARING (CD5:28) 15. Request Board Approval to Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider Adopting an Ordinance Amending Section 5-39 of the Wakulla County Land Development Code Pertaining to the C-3 Zoning District Commissioner Merritt moved to Approve to Conduct the Public Hearing to Consider Adopting an Ordinance Amending Section 5-39 of the Wakulla County Land Development Code Pertaining to the C-3 Zoning District; second by Commissioner Kessler and the motion passed unanimously, 5/0.

COMMISSIONER AGENDA ITEMS 17. Commissioner Kessler (CD5:33) A. Request Board Approval to Schedule and Advertise a Public Hearing to Consider Adopting an Ordinance Pertaining to Tiny Houses Commissioner Kessler moved to Approve to Schedule and Advertise a Public Hearing to Consider Adopting an Ordinance Pertaining to Tiny Houses; second by Commissioner Merritt and the motion passed unanimously, 5/0. (CD5:41) B. Request Board Approval of a Resolution Opposing Policy Underlying Amendment 1 (Solar Energy) Commissioner Merritt moved to Approve or a Resolution Opposing Policy Underlying Amendment 1 (Solar Energy); second by Commissioner Kessler and the motion passed unanimously, 5/0.

COUNTY ATTORNEY (CD5:42) Drone Ordinance Update

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR (CD5:43) Shell Point Boat Ramp ribbon cutting; One Cent Sales Tax meeting; Wastewater Treatment Plant construction update (CD5:44) Commissioner Merritt moved to reschedule the November 21, 2016 Regular Public Meeting to November 22, 2016; second by Commissioner Merritt and the motion passed unanimously, 5/0.

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD (CD5:44) Chuck Hess – 319 widening (CD5:45) John Shuff – zoning changes (CD5:45) Clark Nichols – oyster leases (CD5:49) John Taylor – signage on oyster leases

DISCUSSION ISSUES BY COMMISSIONERS (CD5:51) COMMISSIONER KESSLER – boat ramp fee boxes; Public Service Tax; subsidy for utilities

PLANNING AND ZONING (CD6:02) 16. Application for Final Plat FP16-02 – Scenic Stream Subdivision Phase 2 Commissioner Merritt moved to Approve to Conduct the Final Public Hearing and Approve the Application for Final Plat FP16-02 and Accept Both the “Warranty Agreement” and “Maintenance Agreement and Bond”, based upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law Made by the Board and Any Evidence Submitted at the Hearing Hereon; second by Commissioner Moore and the motion passed unanimously, 5/0.

DISCUSSION ISSUES BY COMMISSIONERS continued (CD6:04) COMMISSIONER THOMAS – traffic light at Walmart; Medart Recreation Park concerns; subdivision determination letters (CD6:19) COMMISSIONER MOORE – New Recreation Park status; Tallahassee Community College (CD6:25) COMMISSIONER HARDEN – Medart Recreation Park; Stone Crab Festival in St. Marks

(CD6:26) There being no further business to come before the Board, Commissioner Merritt made a motion to adjourn; second by Commissioner Kessler and the motion passed unanimously, 5/0.

The meeting adjourned at 6:26 p.m.