<p> BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REGULAR BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2009</p><p>The Board of County Commissioners in and for Wakulla County met for a regular scheduled Board Meeting on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 with Chairman Howard Kessler presiding. Present were Commissioners George Green, Lynn Artz, Alan Brock and Mike Stewart. Also, present were County Attorney Ron Mowrey, County Administrator Ben Pingree and Deputy Clerk Evelyn Evans.</p><p>Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Kessler</p><p>APPROVAL OF AGENDA (CD5:00) Commissioner Brock made a motion to approve the Agenda with the following changes/additions: Commissioner Artz – under Awards and presentations withdraw YMCA Camp Indian Springs and add two announcements. County Administrator – under Awards and presentations add two announcements and under his regular items add (1) E911 Grant Application for approval. Commissioner Kessler – under Awards and presentations Mark Mitchell is providing a presentation on the Dock in Panacea and the request is for him to announce the upcoming Volunteer Fire Department fundraiser. Second by Commissioner Mike Stewart and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.</p><p>(CD5:05) Budget Review</p><p>PUBLIC HEARING (CD6:55) 1. Request Board approval to conduct the second of two Public Hearings to adopt the Final FY2009/2010 Budget and Millage Rate Commissioner Artz made a motion to open the Public Hearing to adopt the Final FY2009/2010 Budget and Millage Rate. Second by Commissioner Stewart and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0</p><p>Chairman – This is the second of two required public hearings on the Wakulla County Budget for Fiscal year 2009/2010. If you wish to speak and you have turned in a speaker card to the clerk, you may speak at this time. Mr. Joe Vice filled out a speaker card and he addressed the Board at this time.</p><p>Commissioner Brock made a motion to hold a three-minute recess, second by Commissioner Stewart and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.</p><p>(CD7:23) Public Hearing re-convened</p><p>Chairman – This is the second of two required public hearings on the Wakulla County Budget for Fiscal year 2009/2010. If you wish to speak during the public hearing portion of this meeting, please step forward at the appropriate time. 9/22/09 The Board of County Commissioners proposed aggregate Millage rate is 8.2500 mills, which is 8.00% decrease from the aggregate rolled-back Millage rate of 8.9677 mills. Now the County Administrator will read the Millage rate into the public record.</p><p>County Administrator – The proposed countywide Millage rate is 8.2500 mills, which is an 8.00% decrease from the aggregate rolled-back Millage rate of 8.9677.</p><p>Chairman – I am opening up the floor for a motion to begin the public hearing.</p><p>Commissioner Arts moved to begin the Public Hearing, second by Commissioner Stewart and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.</p><p>If you turned in a speaker card, you may speak at this time. There were no new speaker cards.</p><p>Commissioner Artz made a motion to close the public hearing, second by Commissioner Stewart and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.</p><p>Chairman - Florida Statutes requires the Board to address the Millage rate before addressing each budget. The Board must vote on each Millage rate and budget separately.</p><p>Commissioner Brock made a motion to adopt the Resolution setting the final Millage rate for fiscal year commencing on October 1, 2009 and ending September 30, 2010 at 8.2500 mills. Second by Commissioner Green and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.</p><p>Commissioner Brock made a motion to adopt a Resolution for the final budget for fiscal year commencing on October 1, 2009 and ending September 30, 2010 in the amount of $48,929,056.00, as presented and amended in the budget process today. Second by Commissioner Stewart and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.</p><p>(CD7:27) 2. Request Board approval to hold a Public Hearing and adopt an Ordinance to Re-Establish the Industrial Development Authority Commissioner Stewart made a motion to re-advertise the Ordinance and bring it back for a Public Hearing on October 20, 2009 with amendments to the membership category, name change and clarifying level of financial disclosure. Second by Commissioner Brock with Commissioners Brock, Artz and Stewart voting in favor, Commissioners Kessler and Green in opposition and the motion carried, 3/2. </p><p>(CD8:04) Commissioner Artz made a motion to hold a Workshop on Thursday, October 15, 2009 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. to discuss the Industrial Development Authority. Second by Commissioner Brock with Commissioners Kessler, Brock, Artz, and Green voting in favor, Commissioner Stewart voting in opposition and the motion carried, 4/1.</p><p>AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS (CD8:08) Presentation of Plaque to Ron Mowrey for 28 years of service to Wakulla County</p><p>(CD8:13) Presentation regarding backyard composting, increased landfill space & lower costs Adam Schlachter, Norseman Environmental Products, an ORBIS Company </p><p>(CD8:22) 3. Presentation regarding the FDOT Work Program Update – Keith McCarron, Apalachee Regional Planning Council</p><p>2 9/22/09</p><p>(CD8:31) Update on Wetlands Advisory Committee – Vic Lambou The next meeting is at the AG Center on Saturday, October 3, 2009 at 1:00 p.m.</p><p>YMCA Camp Indian Springs - withdrawn</p><p>Presentation by Lynn Reynolds regarding St. Marks Refuge Butterfly Garden Project/WHS Environmental Class Partnership – reschedule</p><p>(CD8:33) Presentation by Mark Mitchell regarding Rock Landing Pier – Pier is 96% complete Rock the Dock – The next event is scheduled for May 22-23/2010 Volunteer Fire Department fund raising festival on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at Wooley Park in Panacea</p><p>(CD8:35) Lynn Artz Expressed gratitude to all that participated in the Coastal Clean-up.</p><p>The EAR Comprehensive Plan Amendments Public Meeting is Monday, September 28, 2009 starting at 5:00 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center. This is also Commissioner Artz birthday and she is providing cake for everyone.</p><p>(CD8:38) County Administrator 1. Town Hall Meeting in Sopchoppy at the Historical Gym on October 1, 2009 2. Director of the Wakulla County Health Department Jody Smith passed away on September 18, 2009 and funeral services are Wednesday, September 19, 2009 at Bevis Funeral Home.</p><p>CONSENT AGENDA 4. Approval of Minutes – September 8, 2009 Regular Board Meeting Approve</p><p>5. Approval of Payment of Bills and Vouchers submitted for September 3, 2009 – September 16, 2009 Approve</p><p>6. Request Board acceptance of the State Housing Initiatives Program (SHIP) Annual Reports and Certification Approve – The State Housing Initiatives Program (SHIP) Annual Reports and Certification.</p><p>7. Request Board consideration and approval of a Resolution and Budget Amendment to accept the 2010 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Working Agreement, Corporate Resolution and Funds for $653,872.00 Approve – Adopt the Resolution and Budget Amendment to accept the contract, for the 2010 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Work Agreement, Corporate Resolution and Funds for $653,872.00 and authorize the Chairman to execute the contract.</p><p>8. Request Board Approval of the WORKFORCE plus Services Plan for July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010 Approve – The Workforce Services Plan for July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010.</p><p>9. Request Board Approval of an addendum to the Lease between the Crawfordville Woman’s Club and the Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners of land comprising the south end of Hudson Park Approve – The First addendum to Real Property Lease Agreement amending the Lease between the Crawfordville Woman’s Club and Wakulla County.</p><p>3 9/22/09</p><p>10. Request Board Approval to submit FY2009-2010 State Aid to Libraries Grant Application Approve – To submit FY2009-2010 State Aid to Libraries Grant Application and authorize the Chairman to execute.</p><p>12. Request Board consideration and approval to purchase a new 2009 Excellance Type 3-Advanced Life Support Ambulance Approve – Authorize order of the New 2009 Excellance Type 3 Advanced Life Support Ambulance.</p><p>13. Request Board approval to award Bid for the Construction Engineering Inspection & Administrative Services RFP #2009-014 for the projects funded by The American Recovery & Reinvestment Act and authorize the County Administrator to execute agreement Approve – Award the Bid and authorize the County Administrator to execute Agreement to GPI Southeast, Inc.</p><p>14. Request Board approval of Proclamation declaring October 2009 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Wakulla County Approve – Proclamation declaring October 2009 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Wakulla County.</p><p>CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION (CD8:41) 11. Board update on TRIM Card Information Commissioner Artz made a motion to approve item 11, second by Commissioner Brock and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.</p><p>GENERAL BUSINESS (CD8:43) 15. Request Board approval to adopt a Resolution to create the Industrial Development Authority and appoint Board Members Commissioner Stewart made a motion to continue the adoption of a resolution that appoints Board Members to the Industrial Development Authority to the October 20, 2009 meeting and review it after the Public Hearing on the proposed ordinance to create the Industrial Development Authority. Second by Commissioner Brock and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.</p><p>CITIZENS TO BE HEARD (CD8:44) 1. Bob Danzey – present at the Wetlands Meeting and concerned about Membership on the Committee taking sides</p><p>(CD8:47) 2. Dave Lansford – Rock Landing Dock site and stormwater run-off</p><p>COMMISSIONER AGENDA ITEMS</p><p>16. Commissioner Kessler (CD8:52) a. Request Board direction regarding County Attorney Ron Mowrey’s additional fees Commissioner Brock made a motion to approve paying the County Attorney additional fees of $40,305.13, second by Commissioner Stewart with Commissioners Artz, Brock, Green and Stewart voting in favor and Commissioner Kessler voting in opposition, motion carried 4/1.</p><p>17. Commissioner Artz a. Nitrogen-reducing onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems - pulled</p><p>4 9/22/09 (CD8:54) b. Request ratification of Board discussion taken at the August 20, 2009 Cluster System for Wastewater Treatment Workshop Commissioner Artz made a motion to ratify the Board discussion from the August 20, 2009 Workshop and direct staff to pursue legislative and grant funding to develop a County master Plan for wastewater treatment that would identify the areas most appropriate for central sewer vs. cluster systems vs. individual onsite systems. Second by Commissioner Brock and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.</p><p>COUNTY ATTORNEY (CD8:56) a. Report forthcoming</p><p>COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR (CD8:57) a. Request Board approval to submit a Grant Application for Wakulla County E011 Division of Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office Commissioner Artz made a motion to approve the Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office submitting a grant application to the State E911 Board. Second by Commissioner Brock and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.</p><p>DISCUSSION ISSUES BY COMMISSIONERS </p><p>COMMISSIONER KESSLER (CD8:58) a. Composting and rain barrels – information will be forwarded to the Board members.</p><p>COMMISSIONER STEWART (CD8:59) a. Talquin Electric Water Quality in Shell Point Commissioner Stewart made a motion to authorize the Chairman and County Administrator to sign a letter directed at Talquin Electric for correction of the Water Quality problem that has existed for a long time in the Shell Point area. Second by Commissioner Brock and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.</p><p>(CD9:00) b. Discussion of Boat Ramp – Shell Point Commissioner Stewart will bring this back at a later date with additional information.</p><p>(CD9:08) c. Board consideration to Grandfather the City of Sopchoppy permitting fees for abandoned septic tanks (from $150 to $50) Commissioner Stewart made a motion that the $50.00 permitting fee remain in place as long as there is 4 or more inspections to be done in one day for the specified group that is included in the project. Second by Commissioner Artz and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.</p><p>(CD9:21) d. Culverts in Sopchoppy ESG is going to provide culverts to replace the deteriorated culverts that have been excavated during the sewer construction in Sopchoppy.</p><p>There being no further business to come before the Board, Commissioner Brock made a motion for adjournment, second by Commissioner Green and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.</p><p>9:30 p.m. Meeting adjourned.</p><p>5</p>