Approve Minutes of the December 8, 2015 Regular Meeting

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GLADES COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SUBJECT: Approve minutes of the December
8,2015 Regular Meeting.
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Approve minutes of the December 8,2015 Regular Meeting
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MINUTES OF THE GLADES COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2015 AT 9:00 A.M. lN THE
COUNTY COMMISS¡ONERS MEETING ROOM, GLADES COUNTY COURTHOUSE,
MOORE HAVEN. FLORIDA
The Glades County Board of County Commissioners met on Tuesday, December
2015at 9:00 a.m. with the following Commissioners present:
Tim Stanley, Chairman
Weston Pryor, Vice Chairman
Donna Storter Long
Paul Beck
John Ahern
Others present:
Julie Mann Braddock, Administrative Secretary
Sandra H. Brown, Clerk of Court
Tiffany Patterson, Finance Director
Richard Pringle, County Attorney
Paul Carlisle, County Manager
Avant Brown, County Road Superintendent
lnga Williams, Community Development Director
Dr. Joe Pepe, lnterim Director - Glades County Health Department
Duane Pottorff, Glades County Sheriff's Department
Steve Ramunni, Attorney
Bob Jones, Public Safety Director
Lenice Hubbard, Administrative Assistant - County Manager's Office
James Hull, AIM Engineering
Missie Barletto, AIM Engineering
Raoul Bataller, Hendry Glades Sunday News
lmogene E. Higgins
Matthew Howard, Johnson Engineering
James Hull, AIM Engineering
Mary Ann Whitney, SHIP Director
Dallas Townsend, IFAS
H.L. Bennett, H.L. Bennett Engineering
Charlie Murphy, Okeechobee Radio
Ellen Beers, Planning & Zoning
Tracy Whirls, Executive Director - Glades EDC
19 citizens
Chairman Stanley called the meetingto order at 9:00 a.m.
PRAYER
Commissioner Storter Long gave the invocation.
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PLEDGE
Commissioner Ahern led the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA AMENDMENTS
County Manager Carlisle requested that ltem #18 under the Business Agenda be
removed. He clarified that the final 2 items had been placed under Public Hearings on
the revised agenda.
ON MOTION of Commissioner Stofter Long seconded by Vice Chairman Pryor the Board
amended the agenda as requested.
Motion carried by 5 - 0 vote.
Chairman Stanley stated the Agriculture and Labor Program - ALPI had requested that
the Board draft a letter of support for a meeting that would be held on December 18th. He
stated that because the Board would not be meeting again this month he would not be
able to fulfill this request.
County Manager Carlisle asked if the Board could give consensus and he would draft the
letter.
It was the consensus of the Board to send a letter of support for the ALPI program.
PRESENTATIONS / AWARDS
100th Birthday Celebration - lmogene E. Higgins
Chairman Stanley stated Mrs. Higgins celebrated her 100th on December 5th. He stated
Mrs. Higgins was born in Lincoln County, Ohio on December 5, 1915. He stated she
graduated from Unica High School in 1931 and married Harley Higgins in 1936. He stated
Mrs. Higgins had been blessed with 2 children, many grandchildren, many great
grandchildren, and many great, great grandchildren. He stated Mrs. Higgins was a retire
Editor of the Centerburg Gazette in Centerburg, Ohio. He stated Mrs. Higgins was a 35
year breast cancer survivor. He stated she had spent many winters in Florida and had
become a Florida resident after spending last winter here. He stated she was a registered
voter in Glades County. He stated the Board was inspired by her long life and offered
their sincere, best wishes to Mrs. Higgins for continued good health, happiness, and an
overflowing of love and joy.
1.
All of the Commissioners presented plaque to Mrs. Higgins. Mrs. Higgins is
Ben
Randolph's grandmother and Jo Randolph's mother.
PUBLIC INPUT ON AGENDA ITEMS
Attorney Pringle stated the following citízens had signed up to speak: Steve Dobbs,
Dallas Townsend, Jeff Sumner, Calvin Arnold, and Larry Bennett.
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The citizens signed up to speak regarding the BOMA property stated they would wait until
the item was discussed by the Board to speak.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.
- Lakeport RV Resort LLC (Legislative
Hearing)
lnga Williams, Community Development Director, stated this application was for a large
scale plan amendment to the Future Land Use Map from residential to commercial for
12.53 acres. She stated the applicant was Lakeport RV Resort, LLC. She stated staff
was recommending approval of the transmittal of this application to State agencies. She
stated the Planning & Zoning Board had also recommended approval. She stated the
property was located south of Old Lakeport Road, west of Ted Beck Road, and east and
north of Milam Drive. She stated the existing zoning district on the subject site was
Residential General. She stated there was a companion rezoning to Commercial
Recreational Vehicle Park. She stated the Comprehensive Plan was fairly natural on
changes to Commercial RV Parks. She stated there were some items that encouraged
tourist related activities. She stated this would be an expansion to an existing RV Park in
the area that had already been developed. She stated the property could develop up to
over 300 unit; however, the applicant would be restricting the units to 60. She stated
there was enough capacity in the water utilities to support the use and the roads would
not be compromised by the use.
Case No. COMP l5-02LS
Attorney Pringle asked that the Staff Report, the application, and the minutes from the
Planning & Zoning Board hearing part of the record.
Commissioner Beck stated he was very familiar with the subject property. He stated he
would support the rezoning.
ON MOTION of Commissioner Beck seconded by Commissioner Storter Long the Board
approved the transmittal of Case Number COMP 15-02LS to the Florida Department of
Economic Opportunity and other State departments for review and comment based on
the findings and analysis in the Staff Reporl date October 30,2015 and findings presented
at the public hearing.
Steve Dobbs stated he was present to support the Engineer on this project.
Commissioner Storter Long clarified that this rezoning would allow up to 300 units but the
owner was restricting the units to 60.
Mrs. Williams stated this was correct. She stated the owner would have to have their site
plan approved by the Planning & Zoning Board.
Larry Bennett stated he had assisted Mr. Dobbs in the preparation of the application and
would answer any questions the Board may have.
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Chairman Stanley called for public input. There was none.
Motion carried by 5 - 0 vote.
3.
Case No. COMP 15-01LS - J J Wiggins Memorial Trust (Legislative
Hearing)
Mrs. Williams stated this application was also for a large scale plan amendment to the
Future Land Use Map from Residential to Commercial for 21.2 acres. She stated the
applicant was JJ Wiggins Memorial Trust, She stated Staff was recommending
transmittal of the application to State Agencies for review and comments. She stated the
Planning & Zoning Board had also recommended approval. She stated the property was
located south of US Hwy 27, west of Rodeo Road, and in close proximity to State Hwy
78. She stated the present zoning of the property was Agriculture Residential for the
majority. She stated the western side was zoned Residential Single Family. She stated
the applicants had also submitted a companion rezoning to this plan amendment to
Planned Development. She stated the purpose of this was to rezone the western portion
of the property to a 5 acre Commercial Center. She stated the existing buildings on the
property would remain there and under the current use. She stated 2 residential lots
adjacent to Rodeo Road would also be created and were not part of this plan amendment.
Commissioner Storter Long questioned the amount of acreage.
Mrs. Williams stated the Planned Development rezoning consisted of 22.1 acres and this
plan amendment was 21 .2 acres. She stated a revised legal had been submitted. She
stated the plan amendment was consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. She stated
this site would be considered a commercial center and not a strip commercial
development.
Chairman Stanley questioned where the 2 residential lots were located.
Mrs. Williams explained that lhe 2 lots would basically parallel Rodeo Road on the
southwest corner of the property. She stated the lots were longer than they were wide.
Chairman Stanley asked if after being split the lots would still be legal to build on.
Mrs. Williams stated this was correct.
Commissioner Storter Long asked if any of the adjacent owners who had been notified
were present at the Planning & Zoning Board meeting.
Mrs. Williams stated 2 adjacent property owners had been in attendance and were not in
favor of the rezoning.
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Steven Ramunni, Attorney, stated he represented JJ Wiggins Memorial Trust. He
referred to the color code map on page 4 of the Staff Report and the aerial on page 6.
He stated these documents showed where the 2lots were located. He stated the lost
were directly across from the existing residential lots on Rodeo Road. He explained the
differences in the total acreage. He stated the intent was that site built homes be
constructed on the 2 lots. He stated his client was not in opposition of doing this. He
stated these 2 lots would also help buffer any potentially negative impacts to the
residential area. He stated the historically used access road off of Rodeo Road would be
closed off to traffic and the only access to the property would be on the eastern portion
off of Hvuy 27. He introduced Shelly Johnson, Planner, who had assisted in the
preparation of the application.
Shelly Johnson, Planner for the applicant, stated there were 2 parcels involved in this
application , a 4 acre parcel to the west and an 18.1 acre parcel where the Youth Center
and Church were currently located, She stated the total acreage was 21.2. She stated
the request was to amend the Future Land Use Map from Residential to Commercial for
21.2 acres. She stated approximately 9/1Oth of an acre would remain in the Residential
zoning (2 residential lots). She stated the current zoning on the properly was Agriculture
Residential and Residential Single Family. She stated part of what they were doing was
trying to preserve compatibility consistency with the residential character of the propedy
along Rodeo Road. She stated the location was a logical location for commercial
development with significant frontage along US Hwy 27 and in close proximity to an
intersection that was evolving into more of a commercial/institutional use with a lot of the
existing County uses. She stated the commercial development that was being desired
would provide good support services for those areas in the employment centers currently
there and would provide opportunities for new jobs. She stated potable water was
available to the property and waste water would be handled through septic systems. She
stated there was adequate storm water area for development. She stated a traffic impact
statement did demonstrate adequate capacity along US Hwy 27. She stated the proposal
was consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. She stated the amendment would provide
for logical and orderly growth and would allow for economic opportunity.
Attorney Pringle asked that the Staff Report and the application be made of the record.
Chairman Stanley called for public comment. There were none.
ON MOTION of Commissioner Storter Long seconded by Commissioner Ahern the Board
approved the transmittal of Case Number COMP 15-01LS to the Florida Department of
Economic Opporlunity and other State deparlment for review and comment based on the
findings and analysis in the Staff Report dated September 30, 2015 and findings
presented at the public hearing.
Motion carried by 5 - 0 vote.
CONSENT AGENDA
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Approved payment of County Warrants. (Exhibit A)
Approved the Minutes of the November 23,2015 Regular Meeting.
County Manager Carlisle asked thatWarrant#77435 to South Florida Water Management
District (re: exemption verification permit fee for Aspen Boulevard) be pulled from the
County Warrants. He stated the County was exempt from payment of this fee.
ON MOTION of Commissioner Storter Long seconded by Vice Chairman Pryor the Board
approved the Consent Agenda items with the exception of Warrant #77435 to South
Florida Water Management District.
Motion carried by 5
-
0 vote.
BUSINESS AGENDA
6.
Resolution No. 2015- Service Fees for 20'15-16 for the Glades County
Public Health Department
MOTION
ON
of Vice Chairman Pryor seconded by Commissioner Beck the Board
adopted Glades County Resolution No. 2015-24, accepting the proposed fee schedule
for 2015-16 for the Glades County Public Health Department.
Motion carried by 5
-
0 vote.
Chairman Stanley read the title of the Resolution into the record.
7.
Resolution No. 2015- Amending the Glades County Sheriff's 2015-16
Budget
County Manager Carlisle stated this was a minor adjustment in the amount of $217.00.
He stated the increase in the Sheriff's salary had not been included in the original budget.
ON MOTION of Commissioner Storter Long seconded by Commissioner Beck the Board
adopted Glades County Resolution No. 2015-23, amending the Glades County Sheriff's
2015-16 Budget.
Motion carried by 5
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0 vote.
Moore Haven Ganal Dredging/Moonshine Marsh Overlook Park RFQ
#09-2015
County Manager Carlisle stated the Board had short listed the firms down to 3 firms at
the last meeting. He stated each of those 3 firms were here today to make a 10-minute
presentation to the Board. He asked that the presentations be done alphabetically and
that the other firms leave the room.
Attorney Pringle noted that the other firms were stepping away voluntarily and the Board
was not mandating that they leave the room. He stated there were 11 items that the
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Board should keep in mind as they evaluated the responses. He stated after the
presentations were made the Board would be asked to list the 3 responders in order of
preference. He read the 11 factors into the record.
Arbor Tree & Landscape
Wayne Hodges, Owner - ATL, introduced Robert Lopez, his associate. He stated most
of the work he did was canal renovation and the moving of fill, dirt, etc. He gave an
overview of past projects in St. Lucie County, Snook lsland, Fullerton lsland, West Lake
Parkand C-41. He stated he mainly worked with cities, states, and counties. He explained
the work performed and equipment used for each project. He stated ¡f ATL was hired to
do this project he would bring a lot of money into the area. He stated his crew would stay
here and local operators would be hired from the area. He stated he had worked in Moore
Haven approximately 15 years ago with the Army Corps of Engineers on a tree
eradication project. He stated he did this type of work on a daily basis. He stated he
used computerized equipment to dig the canal and build the slope requested. He stated
they did their work from the water and did not see any reason to build a dam and stop the
water flow. He stated the dirt would be placed on a conveyor and moved with barges.
Commissioner Ahern asked if Mr. Hodges owned all of the equipment he used for these
projects.
Mr. Hodges stated he did own the equipment. He stated some equipment would be
rented but the GPS equipment and barges were designed by him to fit in the canals that
they dredged. He stated any rental equipment would be rented from this arca. He stated
he would advertise and hire operators in the arca.
Commissioner Storter Long asked if coffer dams would be used in the Moore Haven
Canal project.
Mr. Hodges stated he believed the work could be done without a coffer dam.
Commissioner Storter Long questioned the hiring of employees. She asked how many
people Mr. Hodges employed.
Mr. Hodges stated he currently had 65 employees.
Commissioner Storter Long asked how long this project would take Mr. Hodges to
complete,
Mr. Hodges stated he could average 350 feet per day. He stated he did not have to go
back over his work because of the equipment used. He stated once the measurements
were entered into the machine, the cut would be made exact to the engineer's design.
He stated he believed the project would take a few months.
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Commissioner Storter Long stated the pictures that Mr. Hodges had presented were very
impressive.
Commissioner Storter Long asked if Mr. Hodges had ever incurred penalties for going
over time on a project.
Mr. Hodges stated he had not; however, he had gone over time due to other issues
beyond his control.
Commissioner Storter Long asked if Mr. Hodges had ever worked with AIM Engineering
on any projects.
Mr. Hodges stated he had worked with numerous engineering firms and was not sure if
he had worked with AIM or not. He stated he had one Civil Engineer on his staff who
would serve as the Project Manager on this project.
Vice Chairman Pryor stated the water project pictures were phenomenal. He stated Mr.
Hodges seemed to be very hands-on and that it appeared that he did this same type of
work every day.
Mr, Hodges stated this was his 35th year that most of his employees had been with him
10-20 years. He stated he had a long list of clients because he did the job right.
Commissíoner Beck commented on the method Mr. Hodges would use to dredge the
canal. He stated the water flow would be pretty good at times and asked how Mr. Hodges
would control the flow without shutting off the canal to boat traffic.
Mr. Hodges state he could slow down the water and it should not be that deep. He stated
sometimes jobs were shut down because the water levels were too high.
There was a discussion on the type of equipment Mr. Hodges would use to keep the
turbidity down.
Gator Dredqinq
William Cogland, Representative of Gator Dredging, He stated Gator Dredging was
formed in 2005 and headquartered in Cleanryater, Florida. He stated the company was a
combination of certified general contractors and licensed engineers. He stated he had
worked with AIM Engineering in the past on several projects. He stated Gator Dredging
had completed over 500 projects in the State of Florida from individual dock dredgings to
600,000 cubic yard nuclear plant water projects. He commented on the Board's process
for selecting a firm to complete this dredging. He stated this job would consist of the
removal of approximately 70,000 cubic yards of sediment and an old existing berm. He
described how he would complete the project and what kind of equipment he would use.
He stated Gator Dredging had originally provided the most cost effective bid. He
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commented on a job that he was presently demobilizing, He stated he would close the
canal during the duration of the project for boater safety and turbidity. He stated they
would basically dredge the sediment, place it on the berm, allow it to dry, and then grading
it properly with dozer equipment.
Commissioner Beck asked what kind of buckets would be used.
Mr. William described the buckets used to de-water the muck.
Commissioner Storter Long commented on the projects Mr. Cogland had shown. She
asked if he had to create any canals or if he was just cleaning them.
Mr. Cogland stated this was correct. He stated he had removed accumulated sediment
from the canals. He stated the berm would also need to be moved.
Commissioner Storter Long commented on the 500 projects Gator Dredging had
completed in the past 10 years. She asked how many people Gator Dredging employed.
Mr. Cogland stated they employed 55 people. He stated this number has been up to 100
depending on the type of job.
Commissioner Storter Long asked if Gator Dredging had ever been penalized for going
overtime on a job.
Mr. Cogland stated he had not.
Chairman Stanley asked if Mr. Cogland had been to the site.
Mr. Cogland stated he had.
Wriqht Construction Group
Fred Edmond, President - Wright Construction Group, introduced Robbie Powell, Chief
Civil Estimator - Wright Construction Group, and Scott Loiacano - Project Manager. He
stated the Board knew Wright Construction Group from the many building projects they
had completed for Glades County. He stated the Civil Division of Wright Construction
Group had brought in about half of the firm's revenue over the past few years. He stated
the key people in the Civil Division were Andy Powell and Jim Powell, who both had
approximately 40 years in civil experience in their construction history. He gave an
overview of several civil projects that Wright Construction had done over the past few
years. He stated Wright Construction Group had participated in the de-mucking of Lake
Okeechobee several years ago. He turned the presentation over to Robbie Powell,
Project Executive - Wright Construction.
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Robbie Powell, Project Executive, explained that during the pre-construction phase of the
project he would be looking at the project's constructability reviews. He stated Wright
Construction Group would not be self-performing so the job could be opened up to several
different contractors. He stated the main goal of this was to take the money South Florida
Water Management had given Glades County for this project and maximize the amount
of area and work that could be done with the funds. He stated they would be doing value
engineering possibilities. He stated he understood the engineering had been done by
AIM but felt there were still some different aspects of building that could be reviewed. He
stated the Guaranteed Maximum Price would be comprised of smaller bid packages so
that there would be more participation. He stated this would also maximize the use of
local contractors.
Scott Loiacano, Project Contractor, stated they would take everything they had gained
from pre-construction and roll it over to the construction phase. He stated communication
would be key on this project, He stated there were numerous stakeholders in this project.
He stated they would talk with multiple sub-contractors and solicit multiple bids. He stated
maintaining public access would also be important.
Fred Edmond, President, stated Wright Construction Group had a proven track record
with Glades County. He stated they were here to be the best benefit to Glades County
as they could possibly be. He stated they were construction managers. He stated they
would manage the process. He stated they were always available. He stated they had
16 years of civil construction experience. He stated Wright Construction Group had a
huge database of sub-contractors that they could draw from for each particular type of
work. He stated they had a commitment to maximizing local projects. He stated Glades
County was important to them. He stated they would maximize sub-contractor
participation.
Commissioner Beck asked what type of equipment and machinery Wright Construction
Group would be using to complete the project.
Mr. Powell stated he did not know that there was any one best way to complete this
project. He stated wet and dry dredging would be looked at for this project.
Chairman Stanley asked if Mr. Powell had visited the site.
Mr. Powell stated he had been on site at the pre-bid meeting.
Commissioner Storter Long asked if boat traffic would be allowed in the canal during the
construction phase of the project.
Mr. Powell stated the access point would be closed for safety and constructability but he
rim canal would remain open.
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County Manager Carlisle stated each Commissioner had been given a score card for
ranking.
The Board ranked the contractors.
Attorney Pringle and County Manager Carlisle tallied the scores.
The results were as follows:
Arbor Tree & Land, lnc. - 6.48
Gator Dredging - 13.52
Wright Construction Group - 11
County Manager Carlisle stated the Board had ranked Arbor Tree & Land, lnc. #'1, Gator
Dredging #2, and Wright Construction Group #3. He read the following rankings into the
record.
Commissioner Storter Long:
Arbor Tree & Land, lnc. - 1.48
Gator Dredgíng - 1.52
Wright - 3
Commissioner Beck:
Arbor Tree & Land, lnc. - 2
Gator Dredging - 3
Wright Construction Group -
1
Commissioner Ahern:
Arbor Tree & Land, lnc. - 1
Gator Dredging - 2
Wright Construction Group - 3
Vice Chairman Pryor:
Arbor Tree & Land, lnc. Gator Dredging - 3
Wright Construction Group - 2
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Chairman Stanley:
Arbor Tree & Land, lnc. - 1
Gator Dredging - 3
Wright Construction Group - 2
ON MOTION of Commissioner Storter Long seconded by Commissioner Beck the Board
ranked the proposals for RFQ #09-2105 as follows: Arbor Tree & Land, lnc. - 1, Wright
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Construction Group - 2, and Gator Dredging - 3; authorized the County Attorney and
County Manager to negotiate the agreement with the contractors; and authorized the
Chairman to sign the agreement.
Motion carried by 5
- 0 vote.
Attorney Pringle clarified that staff could negotiate with the second ranked contractor if an
impasse was reached with the first and so on.
9.
Applicant Joseph Pepe
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Glades County Health Department
Administrator
County Manager Carlisle stated the Board had previously authorized him to sit on the
interview committee with the Department of Health for the hiring of Administrator at the
Health Department. He stated that Dr. Joseph Pepe had been deemed the most qualified
candidate for the job.
Kim Barnhill, Deputy Secretary for County Health Systems, was present on behalf of the
Surgeon General. She stated a national search had been done and Dr. Pepe had been
deemed the most qualified. She stated Dr. Pepe had a PHD in Organizational Leadership
and a Master's Degree in Public Administration. She stated she believed Dr. Pepe was
very capable and the County could look fonruard to great things in public health under his
leadership in the future.
Commissioner Beck stated Dr. Pepe had a lot of drive and enthusiasm and he looked
forward to working with him in the future.
Dr. Pepe thanked everyone for their participation in the interviewing process. He stated
the Health Department would begin their dental sealant program in the schools on
January 5th. He stated there would be no cost to any of the students and they would not
miss any classes.
ON MOTION of Commissioner Storter Long seconded by Vice Chairman Pryor the Board
concurred with the interview panel's recommendation of Dr. Joseph Pepe to be
considered by the Department of Health for the position of Administrator of the
Glades/Hendry Health Department and to direct Staff to notify the Department of Health
of the Board's decision.
Motion carried by 5
- 0 vote.
10. 2015-2016 BOCC Budget Transfers
Tiffany Patterson, Finance Director, explained that when the 2015-2016 budget was
prepared for the Sheriff's portion of the budget to be transferred from General Fund, the
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant was deducted from the amount to be
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funded by the General Fund. She stated these funds should have been an addition to
the Sheriff's budget.
ON MOTION of Vice Chairman Pryor seconded by Commissioner Beck the Board
approved the transfer of $24,271.00 from Reserves to the Sheriff's Budget.
Motion carried by 5 - 0 vote.
'11. SHIP - Yates Property
Attorney Pringle stated he had spoken to Ms. Jewell Baker's attorney, Joseph Hendry,
concerning the Board's prior decision to not pay Ms. Baker her full Agreement for Deed
balance due of $15,000.00. He stated he had not heard anything back from Mr. Hendry.
Commissioner Storter Long questioned the time frame for this issue.
Attorney Pringle stated he had been asked to accept service of the complaint to
foreclosure and he had indicated that he would. He stated he would then have to work
thru the legal proceedings and move forward from there.
Commissioner Beck suggested that this item be placed on the agenda each meeting so
that updates could be given on a regular basis.
12.
Encumber SHIP Funds
ON MOTION of Commissioner Beck seconded by Vice Chairman Pryor the Board
approved the encumbrance and expenditure of up to $15,000.00 of SHIP funding for
Applicant #2015-DPA-7 and authorized the Chairman to execute the Mortgage and Loan
Agreements.
Motion carried by 5
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0 vote.
Support of Safer Rail Cars Transporting Toxic Gases
ON MOTION of Commissioner Storler Long seconded by Commissioner Ahern the Board
approved support of the First Responders; authorized staff to draft a letter requesting that
DOT consider adding secondary containment and top fitting protection to rail tank cars
that are used to transport (toxic materials) chlorine gas; and authorized the Chairman to
sign.
Motion carried by 5
-
0 vote.
14.
Certificate of Public Gonvenience and Necessity
Bob Jones, Public Safety Director, stated this was an annual renewal required by the
State for any EMS operating within Glades County.
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ON MOTION of Commissioner Beck seconded by Commissioner Storter Long the Board
approved the renewal of the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity as required
by the State of Florida for the following EMS services operating within Glades County:
Glades EMS, Okeechobee Fire/Rescue, Positive Mobility, West Coast Ambulance,
Seminole Tribe of Florida (Brighton) and authorized the Chairman to sign the Certificate
for 2016.
Motion carried by 5
- 0 vote.
15.
Early Learning Coalition of SW Florida 6% Match Letter
County Manager Carlisle read the proposed letter into the record.
ON MOTION of Commissioner Storter Long seconded by Commissioner Ahern the Board
approved a letter to Susan E. Block, Chief Executive Officer - Early Learning Coalition of
Southwest Florida, notifying them that Glades County will not be able to fulfill the 6%
Federal match.
Motion carried by 5
-
0 vote.
16.
Surplus BOMA Property
County Manager Carlisle stated he and Vice Chairman Pryor had attended a South
Florida Water Management District Board meeting in Okeechobee and learned that IFAS
was looking at just doing water quality projects on the BOMA property. He stated the
Board had been specific in their approval of the property not going to surplus but being
leased to IFAS for citrus greening research and citrus/agricultural related studies. He
stated there was some confusion regarding what IFAS had proposed for the lease. He
stated he had asked IFAS to clarify the lease and prepare a new letter to the Board. He
stated the Board could continue their support or remove it.
Commissioner Storter Long stated she would like it to be on the record that the Board
considered the new letter and that was why the Board would continue support of the
lease.
ON MOTION of Commissioner Storter Long seconded by Commissioner Beck the Board
moved to support the new proposal for the lease with IFAS and SFWMD for the BOMA
property land lease based on the December 5,2015 revised letter received this morning.
Commissioner Storter Long asked that the letter be made part of the record.
Jeff Sumner, Director of Agricultural Policy - SFWMD, stated he was present to answer
any questions the Board may have. He stated he appreciated County Manager Carlisle
working with Dr. Arnold and his staff on this project.
Commissioner Beck asked how citrus greening research had been left out of the proposal.
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Mr. Sumner stated that when IFAS made the presentation the Board, which included
citrus greening research, it was made prior to this issue ever being brought before
SFWMD's Governing Board. He stated the District did believe that greening was a
serious issue not only to the citrus industry but also to our State; however, unfortunately
citrus greening was not anywhere in the core mission of the District. He stated the District
had to have some research on this property that aligned with the District's mission. These
types of research include water quantity and water quality. He made it clear that the
District did not take the letter from IFAS as being the all inclusive list of research to be
done on the property. He stated the District always understood that this work would be
done coincident with the greening research. He stated the District had worked with IFAS
and the Department of Agriculture on exactly the types of water quality and quantity
BMP's. He stated these types of things not only helped the environment but the farmers
as well.
Commissioner Storter Long thanked Mr. Sumner for coming.
Vice Chairman Pryor stated greening was a big issue and although the Board wanted the
property back on its tax rolls they had chosen to support the lease because of the
greening research because they felt it was more important.
Mr. Sumner stated there was never any intent for this to not be a citrus research facility.
Calvin Arnold, University of Florida, stated IFAS agreed with everything presented this
morning. He stated IFAS had never changed their stance on what the property would be
used for. He assured the Board citrus research would be done on the property. He stated
there was a relationship between a lot of water issues and citrus issues. He thanked the
Board for their support.
Dallas Townsend commented on this íssue. He stated the citrus industry was hanging
on by a thread and desperately needed a project of this nature to move fon¡vard. He
stated he appreciated the Board's continued supporl.
Commissioner Ahern stated he fully supported this lease and appreciated what Mr.
Townsend and the University of Florida were doing.
Motion carried by 5
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0 vote.
Engagement Letter from GliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, to perform audit for
year ended September 30, 2015
County Manager Carlisle stated and RFQ had been done
for
services and
CliftonlarsonAllen, LLP was under contract with the County; however, under the statute
and engagement letter was required.
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ON MOTION of Commissioner Ahern seconded by Vice Chairman Pryor the Board
authorized the Chairman to sign the Engagement Letter from CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, to
perform the audit for year ended September 30, 2015.
Motion carried by 5
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Renewal Agreement with Positive Medical transport (PMT) (deleted
by amendment to the agenda)
CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS
There was no discussion.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Attorney Pringle introduced his son, Caleb Pringle, who recently passed the Bar Exam.
He stated Caleb would be working with him. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
COUNTY MANAGER
County Manager Carlisle wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
DEPARTMENT HEADS
Commissioner Storter Long asked Avant Brown, County Road Superintendent, if he could
move some tables and benches closer to the playground at the Ortona Community
Center. She stated the Association would be purchasing some more tables in the future.
She also commented on the road into the park. She stated she would also like to see big
poles at the park for parking bumpers.
Avant Brown, Road Superintendent, stated all of these things could be done at the
direction of the Board.
Commissioner Storter Long asked that Mr, Brown contact her when he was in the area.
Mr. Brown stated he would next week. He stated the final touches were being made to
the road work on the Old Lakeport Road and the project would be complete.
Vice Chairman Pryor asked about the air boat ramp at the Alvin Ward Park.
Mr. Brown stated he had done the first pour on the boat ramp and as soon as it hardened
shoved into the water and he would form and complete the project. He wished
everyone a Merry Christmas.
it would be
PUBLIC INPUT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
There was none.
COMMISSIONERS ITEMS AND COMMENTS
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Commissioner Beck stated the Annual Christmas Boat Parade had turned out very well.
He wished everyone a Happy Holiday and prosperous New Year.
Vice Chairman Pryor reminded everyone that Christmas on the Caloosahatchee would
be held on Thursday at the City Park. He commented on the Glades County being ranked
number 2 in the State for clean air.
Commissioner Ahern wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Commissioner Storter Long wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Chairman Stanley wished everyone a Happy Christmas and safe New Year.
ADJOURN
ON MOTION of Vice Chairman Pryor seconded by Commissioner Beck the Board
adjourned the meeting.
Motion carried by 5 - 0 vote,
There being no further discussion, Chairman Stanley adjourned the meeting at 11:11 a.m.
8:15
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Tim Stanley,Chairman
ATTEST:
Sandra H. Brown, Clerk of the Circuit Court
Approved:
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