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Board of County Commissioners

Date: Wednesday, September 5, 2007 To: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board From: Benjamin H. Pingree, County Administrator Subject: Follow-up to County Commission Meeting September 4, 2007

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Commissioner Ed Brimner

Approval of Agenda

The Board approved the Agenda with the following changes: Items #19, #20 & #21 pulled

Public Hearing

1. Impact Fee Ordinance (Tim Barden, Director, Office of Management and Budget) The Board continued Public Hearing to September 17, 2007 meeting. Staff directed to amend ordinance sections on Commercial and Affordable Housing exceptions. (Tim Barden, Director, Office of Management and Budget)

2. Budget and Adoption of Millage Rate (Tim Barden, Director, Office of Management and Budget) The Board approved a motion to set the tentative millage rate at 7.0 mils. After lengthy discussion, the Board approved a motion to reconsider the previous motion. The Board then approved a motion to set the tentative millage rate at 7.6252. The Board approved a motion to accept the tentative budget as presented. The Board approved and scheduled two Budget Workshops: September 6, 2007 at 5:00pm and September 12, 2007 at 5:00pm (Tim Barden, Director, Office of Management and Budget)

3. FRDAP Grant Application – Medart Park Improvements Phase 2 (Ray Gray, Director, Parks and Recreation Department) The Board approved Option #1 and #2 - Hold the Public Hearing and authorized an amount not to exceed $10,000 from Parks and Recreation impact fees for cash match toward the Medart Park Improvements Project Phase 2 and approve the resolution to amend the Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements Element to include the Medart Recreation Park Improvements Project Phase 2. (Ray Gray, Director, Parks and Recreation Department)

Awards and Presentations Board of County Commissioners Regular Public Meeting Agenda September 4, 2007 Page 2 4H Open House – September 8, 2007 (Scott Jackson, Wakulla County Extension Director) Angie Bradshaw, Wakulla County Extension Director; gave a brief presentation to the Board regarding a 4-H Open House to be held Saturday, September 8, 2007 from 10:00am – 12:00Noon. Ms. Bradshaw would like to recruit new members and to have the Commissioners continued support.

Consent The Consent Agenda was approved less Item #7 and #15 and Check #’s 119746, 119689 and 119861.

4. Approval of Minutes – August 20, 2007 Regular Meeting (Brent X. Thurmond, Clerk of Court) The Board approved Option #1. Approve the minutes of the August 20, 2007 Board Meeting.

5. Approval of Payment of Bills and Vouchers Submitted for August 16, 2007 – August 29, 2007 (Brent X. Thurmond, Clerk of Court) The Board approved Option #1 – Approve payment of bills and vouchers submitted for August 16, 2007 – August 29, 2007.

6. Approval of Resolution and Budget Amendment for Additional Funding to Weatherization Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (Catherine Aponte-Gray, Housing Director) The Board approved Option #1 – Approve the Resolution and Budget Amendment of $24,571 for the Weatherization Assistance Program.

7. Approval of Resolution to Amend State Housing Initiatives Program (SHIP) Local Housing Assistance Plans (Catherine Aponte-Gray, Housing Director) The Board approved Option #1. Approve the Resolution to Amend SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plans.

8. Approval of Resolution to Accept 2006-07 LIHEAP Funds in the Amount of $6,404 (Catherine Aponte-Gray, Housing Director) The Board approved Option #1 – Approve Resolution to accept fiscal year 2006-2007, LIHEAP funds in the amount of $6,404.00.

9. Approval of State Housing Initiatives Program (SHIP) Annual Reports (Catherine Aponte-Gray, Housing Director) The Board approved Option #1 – Approve the SHIP Annual Reports.

10. Approval of Resolution to Amend the Capital Improvements Element to Include the Wakulla Equestrian Center (Ray Gray, Director, Parks and Recreation Department) The Board approved Option #1 – Approve the resolution to amend the Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements Element to include the Wakulla Equestrian Center. Board of County Commissioners Regular Public Meeting Agenda September 4, 2007 Page 3 11. Approval of Resolution and Budget Amendment for Purchase of Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) (Fran Councill, EMS Director) The Board approved Option #1 – Approve the Budget Resolution and Amendment.

12. Approval to Accept the Grant Associated with the Joint Participation Agreement with Florida Department of Transportation Regarding the Airport (Andrea B. Simpson, Deputy County Administrator) The Board approved Option #1 – Approve the Budget Resolution and Amendment in the amount of $75,000 for the Airport Master Plan and Airport Layout Plan.

13. Approval of 2007 Streamlined Annual PHA Plan (Catherine Aponte-Gray, Housing Director) The Board approved Option #1 – Approve the 2007 Streamlined Annual PHA plan.

14. Justice Assistance Grant 2007 Local Solicitation Governing Body Review (Honorable David F. Harvey, Sheriff) The Board approved Option #1 – Approve using the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program to purchase Automatic Vehicle Located Software.

15. “Major Issues Meeting” Wakulla County Evaluation and Appraisal Report (Lindsay Stevens, Director, Community Development Department) The Board requested that staff reschedule the September 18, 2007 Public Hearing. (Lindsay Stevens, Director, Community Development Department)

Consent Items Pulled for Discussion Commissioner Kessler requested Items #7 and #15 and check #’s 119746, 119689 and 119861 be pulled for discussion. Item #7 was discussed and approved Option #1. Item #15 was discussed, Commissioner Kessler requested staff to reschedule the September 18, 2007 Public Hearing.

Citizens to be Heard Al Shylkofski expressed concern of the fecal matter in the water of our beaches and how the County Commissioners is addressing this issue.

Karla Brandt spoke of Roberts Rules regarding Consent items being pulled without a vote. She also commented that citizens being heard should not be censored.

Chad Hanson expressed his concern of the public records request policy. Mr. Hanson requested clarification on the cost of public records and asked that the policy be administratively driven not politically driven.

Michael Keys welcomed Lindsay Stevens, Director of Planning and Community Development. Mr. Keys commented on withdrawn items and expressed concern that Planning & Zoning items reflected the applicant’s perspective and little or no County staff perspective.

Larry Roberts expressed his concern on budget workshops being held at the last minute. Mr. Roberts asked where the budget workshops were advertised. Board of County Commissioners Regular Public Meeting Agenda September 4, 2007 Page 4

Virginia Brock expressed concern on the budget and recommended that the Board may want to consider an internal audit.

Vic Lambou expressed his concern with the growth in the coastal zone and that homeowners insurance premiums were going up and often being dropped completely.

Dana Peck commented on the First Amendment and how it must be protected. Ms. Peck also explained that workshops allowed for public comment on issues and gave Commissioners an opportunity to discuss issues among themselves.

Planning and Zoning

16. Board of Adjustment: BOA 07-03 Appeal the Planning Commissioners decision to place restrictions on the Conditional Use approval for a live entertainment establishment at Outz Too. Dorothy White, applicant The Board approved Option #1 with stipulations set forth in the administrative appeal documents submitted by the applicant’s attorney.

17. Rezoning Application: R07-10 Request to rezone a 5.44+/- acre parcel from AG (Agriculture) to RR-2 Restricted to Single Family Dwellings (Rural Residential). This property is located on the east side of Rehwinkle Road, between Hickory Hill Road and Harley Davidson Lane. Edward C. and Sonya R. Hicks, applicants The Board approved Option #1 – Approve the Application to Change Zoning R07-10.

18. Site Plan Application: SP07-10 Request to construct a 26,700 square foot commercial building. This property is located on Crawfordville Highway, immediately south of the Geo Golf site. Mallard Crossing, LLC, applicants Randy Merritt, agent The Board continued this item to the October 15, 2007 meeting.

19. Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment Application: CP07-11 Request to re-designate the Future Land Use on a 26.53+/- acre parcel form Rural 2 to Commercial and Rural 3. This property is located at 771 Crawfordville Highway and is known as the former U- Haul Rental site. Big Bend, LLC, applicants Robert Routa, agent This item was pulled from the Agenda.

20. Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment Application: CP07-12 Request to re-designate the Future Land Use on a 229.744+/- acre parcel from Agriculture to Rural 1. This property is located south of Coastal Highway and west of Spring Creek Highway. Spring Creek Farm, LLC, applicants Robert Routa, agent Board of County Commissioners Regular Public Meeting Agenda September 4, 2007 Page 5 This item was pulled from the Agenda.

21. Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment Application: CP07-13 Request to re-designate the Future Land Use on a 20.52+/- acre parcel from Agriculture to Rural 1. This property is located on the north side of Thornwood Road across from Greenlea Drive. John and Janna Richardson, applicants Robert Routa, agent This item was pulled from the Agenda.

22. Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment: CP07-14 Request to amend the text of the Comprehensive Plan and amend the Inter-local Agreement between Wakulla County and the City of Sopchoppy and the City of St. Marks. Wakulla County School Board, applicants The Board approved Option #1 – Approve the Public School Facility Element Text Amendment CP07-14 and the revised Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning.

The Board approved extension of the Board Meeting to midnight.

General Business

23. Request for Board Direction Regarding County Assistance in Roads in the Panacea Mineral Springs Subdivision (Cleve Fleming, Public Works Director) The Board approved acceptance of the dirt roads if the owner clears them.

24. Approval to Submit a Local Government Funding Request for Beach Restoration (Ray Gray, Director, Parks and Recreation Department) The Board approved Option #1 – Approve the resolution authorizing submittal of a Local Government Funding Request for the Mashes Sands and Shell Point Restoration Project due September 17, 2007.

25. Appointment of Commissioners for Value Adjustment Board (VAB) and Setting of VAB Hearing Date(s) (Tim Barden, Director, Office of Management and Budget) The Board approved Option #1 – Appoint three Commissioners to the Value Adjustment Board and direct the Clerk of the Board, in conjunction with the Property Appraiser’s Office, to set the dates and times of the two hearings during the week of October 15-19, 2007. Commissioner Langston appointed Commissioner Lawhon, Commissioner Green and Commissioner Kessler.

26. Follow up Regarding Proposal to Acquire and Lease Back the Wakulla Expo (Civic Center) (Pam Portwood, Director, Office of Special Projects) The Board approved Option #1 – Direct staff and County Attorney to pursue acquisition/lease back with WEA including the siting of the Wakulla Community Center on the Civic Center property. Should these negotiations fail, the Medart Recreation Park site will be designated for the Community Center (so that grant money for the Community Center is protected). Board of County Commissioners Regular Public Meeting Agenda September 4, 2007 Page 6 (Pam Portwood, Director, Office of Special Projects)

27. Approval of Budget Amendment and Purchase of Extrication Equipment (Jason Honeybone, Fire Chief) The Board approved Option #1 – Approve the Budget Amendment and the Purchase of the Extrication Equipment at the Tallahassee contract pricing.

28. Ratification of Upgrading the Sweet/Ortivus Software for Ambulance Billing and the EMSTAR Grant Changes (Fran Councill, EMS Director) The Board approved Option #1 – Ratify the EMSTAR grant changes and payment.

Commissioner Agenda Items Commissioner Green 29. Renaming of Lower Bridge Road to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Road A motion to approve Option #1 failed 2-3. The Board directed staff to schedule a Workshop to discuss this item. (Pam Portwood, Director, Office of Special Projects)

The Board approved extension of the Board Meeting to 12:15a.m.

Commissioner Kessler 30. Chevron Energy Solutions The Board approved Option #1 – Direct staff to bring back a proposed performance contract with Chevron to participate in an Energy Conservation Program. (Andrea Simpson, Deputy County Administrator)

31. County Expenditure for Meals for Commissioners During BOCC Meetings The Board approved a motion that the Commissioners will alternate paying for food for commissioners and staff; and the County will no longer have coffee or cookies available in the Board room.

County Attorney

County Administrator

Discussion Issues by Commissioners

Adjourn

The next Board of County Commissioners Meeting is scheduled for Board of County Commissioners Regular Public Meeting Agenda September 4, 2007 Page 7 Monday, September 17, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. Board of County Commissioners Regular Public Meeting Agenda September 4, 2007 Page 8

Regular Board Meeting and Holiday Schedule January 2007 - December 2007

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Regular Board Meeting and/or Workshop

Holiday Board of County Commissioners Regular Public Meeting Agenda September 4, 2007 Page 9 PUBLIC NOTICE 2007 Tentative Schedule All Workshops, Meetings, and Public Hearings are subject to change All sessions are held in the Commission Chambers, 29 Arran Road, Suite 101. Workshops are scheduled as needed.

Month Day Time Meeting Type September 2007 Tuesday 4 5:00 P.M. Workshop: Awards and Presentations Ordinance

Tuesday 4 6:00 P.M. Regular Board

Tuesday 4 6:00 P.M. Public Hearing: Impact Fee Ordinance

Tuesday 4 6:00 P.M. Public Hearing: Budget and Adoption of Millage Rate

Tuesday 4 6:00 P.M. Public Hearing: FRDAP Grant Application – Medart Park Improvements Phase 2 Thursday 6 5:00 P.M. Workshop: Budget and Adoption of Millage Rate

Wednesday 12 5:00 P.M. Workshop: Budget and Adoption of Millage Rate

Monday 17 5:00 P.M. Workshop: Solid Waste Transfer Station Feasibility Study Monday 17 6:00 P.M. Regular Board

Monday 17 6:00 P.M. Public Hearing: Budget and Adoption of Millage Rate

Monday 17 6:00 P.M. Public Hearing: Additional Senior Homestead Exemption Ordinance October 2007 Monday 1 5:00 P.M. Workshop: Development Agreements and Best Practices for Planning and Community Development Monday 1 6:00 P.M. Regular Board

Monday 15 5:00 P.M. Workshop: Wakulla County Airport

Monday 15 6:00 P.M. Regular Board

November 2007 Monday 5 6:00 P.M. Regular Board

Tues. 13 – Fri. 19 8:00 A.M. FAC Legislative Conference St. Johns County Monday 19 6:00 P.M. Regular Board

December 2007 Monday 3 6:00 P.M. Regular Board