Board of County Commissioners
Regular Public Meeting
Monday, April 3, 2017
The Board of County Commissioners in and for Wakulla County, Florida met for a Regular Public Meeting on Monday, April 3, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. with Chairman Ralph Thomas presiding. Present were Commissioners Randy Merritt, Mike Stewart, Jerry Moore and Chuck Hess. Also present were County Administrator David Edwards, County Attorney Heather Encinosa and Deputy Clerk Carla Ziemer.
The Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance were provided by Commissioner Mike Stewart.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
(CD5:01) Commissioner Merritt requested to add one item to Commissioner Agenda Items, Commissioner Thomas requested to add one item to Awards and Presentations. Commissioner Hess moved to approve the agenda as amended; second by Commissioner Stewart and the motion passed unanimously, 5/0.
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
None.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
(CD5:03) Florida Great Northwest – Kim Wilms, Executive Director, Marketing, Advocacy, Regional Collaboration.
(CD5:07) Announcement Regarding PowerTalk 21 – Claudia Machado, Program Specialist, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).
CONSENT AGENDA
(CD5:14) Commissioner Merritt moved to approve the consent agenda; second by Commissioner Moore and the motion passed unanimously, 5/0.
1. Approval of Minutes from the March 20, 2017 Regular Board Meeting
Approve - Minutes from the March 20, 2017 Regular Board Meeting
2. Approval of Minutes from the March 20, 2017 First FY2017/18 Budget Development Workshop
Approve - Minutes from the March 20, 2017 First FY2017/18 Budget Development
3. Approval of Bills and Vouchers Submitted for March 16, 2017 through March 29, 2017
Approve – Payment of Bills and Vouchers Submitted for March 16, 2017 through March 29, 2017
4. Request Board Approval to Accept and Award ITB #2017-14 for the Panacea Roads Resurfacing and Improvements Project to Capital Asphalt Inc. and Approval of the Agreement
Approve - To Accept and Award ITB #2017-14 for the Panacea Roads Resurfacing and Improvements Project to Capital Asphalt Inc. and Approval of the Agreement
5. Request Board Approval of Amendment No. 1to the Construction Agreement with Ben Withers, Inc. for the Removal of Derelict Vessels
Approve - Amendment No. 1to the Construction Agreement with Ben Withers, Inc. for the Removal of Derelict Vessels
6. Request Board Approval to Adopt a Resolution Reappointing One Member to the Industrial Development Authority
Approve - To Adopt a Resolution Reappointing One Member to the Industrial Development Authority
10. Request Board Approval to Accept and Award ITB #2017-19 for the Purchase of One New Midland Road Widener Attachment to Pittman Tractor Company, Inc. in the Amount of $84,522.66.00
Approve - to Accept and Award ITB #2017-19 for the Purchase of One New Midland Road Widener Attachment to Pittman Tractor Company, Inc. in the Amount of $84,522.66.00
11. Request Board Approval of a Letter to Senators Montford and Gainer Regarding an Amendment to SB 364, Triumph Gulf Fund, Inc. and Approve the Chairman to Sign
Approve - A Letter to Senators Montford and Gainer Regarding an Amendment to SB 364, Triumph Gulf Fund, Inc. and Approve the Chairman to Sign
CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
None.
GENERAL BUSINESS
(CD5:14) 7. Request Board Approval of an Application for Reduction of Code Enforcement Lien Pertaining to Case No. 2011-129
Commissioner Merritt moved to Approve the Application for Reduction of Code Enforcement Lien pertaining to CE2011-112 to reduce the lien to hard costs associated with prosecuting the case ($2,229.32); second by Commissioner Moore and the motion passed unanimously, 5/0.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
PLANNING AND ZONING
(CD6:05) 8. Application for Final Plat FP17-03 Martin Farms, Phase 2 Subdivision (Paul & Marcie Kreager, Owners/Thurman Roddenberry, Agent)
Commissioner Merritt moved to Conduct the final Public Hearing and approve the Application for Final Plat FP17-03, based upon the recommendation of the Planning Department 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.
COMMISSIONER AGENDA ITEMS
(CD5:13) 9. Commissioner Hess
a. Request Board Approval of a Proclamation Declaring April 21, 2017 as PowerTalk 21® Day in Wakulla County.
(CD5:13) Commissioner Hess moved to approve a Proclamation Declaring April 21, 2017 as PowerTalk 21® Day in Wakulla County; second by Commissioner Merritt and the motion passed unanimously, 5/0.
(CD5:44) Add-on Item: Approval of Foreign Trade Zone letter, Commissioner Merritt moved to approve the Foreign Trade Zone letter; second by Commissioner Moore and the motion passed unanimously, 5/0.
(CD5:20) Add-on Item: Change future Planning Zoning agenda items, Commissioner Moore moved to approve changing future Planning & Zoning agenda items, excluding previously advertised items, to be addressed whenever it comes up on the agenda; second by Commissioner Stewart and the motion passed unanimously, 5/0.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
(CD5:22) Rezoning audit letter and threatening litigation.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
(CD5:26) Workshop for May 15, Downtown Corridor 319 – DOT; Wakulla & Magnolia Gardens sewer construction contract.
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
None.
DISCUSSION ISSUES BY COMMISSIONERS
(CD5:49) Commissioner Hess – Paving Matrix.
(CD5:50) Commissioner Moore – Road Paving Wakulla Gardens; Rock the Dock Tournament at Woolley Park in Panacea on April 29th and 30th.
(CD5:52) Chairman Thomas – Homestead Exemption Legislation; tall utility poles; HB17.
(CD5:52) Commissioner Merritt made a motion to authorize the Board Chairman to represent the Board and oppose the additional homestead exemption at the Legislation meeting; second by Commissioner Stewart and the motion passed unanimously, 5/0.
(CD5:56) Commissioner Stewart – Historical Signage update.
(CD6:01) Commissioner Merritt – Regional Planning Council meeting update; Economic Development.
There being no further business to come before the Board, Commissioner Merritt made a motion to adjourn; second by Commissioner Moore and the motion passed unanimously, 5/0.
The meeting adjourned at 6:08 p.m.