Board of County Commissioners
Regular Public Meeting
Monday, January 4, 2016
The Board of County Commissioners in and for Wakulla County, Florida met for a Regular Public Meeting on Monday, January 4, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. with Chairman Ralph Thomas presiding. Present were Commissioners Randy Merritt, Jerry Moore and Howard Kessler. Also present were County Administrator David Edwards, County Attorney Heather Encinosa and Deputy Clerk Brandy King. Commissioner Richard Harden was absent.
The Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance were provided by Commissioner Kessler.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
(CD5:01) Commissioner Kessler requested to pull item (3) from consent for discussion.
Commissioner Merritt moved to approve the agenda as amended; second by Commissioner Kessler and the motion passed unanimously, 3/0. Commissioner Moore was not present during the vote.
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
(CD5:02) James Hennessey – fracking
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
(CD5:06) Announcement Regarding a Proclamation Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of TCC - Commissioner Thomas
(CD5:09) Commissioner Merritt made a motion to approve a Proclamation Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of TCC; second by Commissioner Kessler and the motion passed unanimously, 4/0.
(CD5:13) Announcement of a Proclamation Declaring Saturday, February 27, 2016 as “Alvin Hall Day” in Wakulla County – Commissioner Kessler
(CD5:15) Commissioner Kessler moved to approve a Proclamation Declaring Saturday, February 27, 2016 as “Alvin Hall Day” in Wakulla County; second by Commissioner Merritt and the motion passed unanimously, 4/0.
(CD5:16) Announcement of Crawfordville Arbor Day Celebration & Tree Giveaway at Hudson Park on Saturday, January 16, 2016 – Jeannie Brodhead, Iris Garden Club of Wakulla County
CONSENT AGENDA
(CD5:24) Commissioner Merritt moved to approve the consent agenda; second by Commissioner Moore and the motion passed unanimously, 4/0.
1. Approval of Minutes from the December 7, 2015 Regular Board Meeting
Approve – Minutes from the December 7, 2015 Regular Board Meeting
2. Approval for Payment of Bills and Vouchers Submitted for December 3, 2015 through December 30, 2015
Approve - Payment of Bills and Vouchers Submitted for December 3, 2015 through December 30, 2015
4. Request Board Approval to Enter into an Agreement with the State Department of Historic Resources for Certification as a Florida Certified Local Government
Approve - Enter into an Agreement with the State Department of Historic Resources for Certification as a Florida Certified Local Government
5. Request Board Ratification of Change Order #1 to the Contract with Hydra Engineering and Construction, LLC in the Amount of $5000 for Construction of the Shell Point Public Access Boating Facility
Approve - Ratification of Change Order #1 to the Contract with Hydra Engineering and Construction, LLC in the Amount of $5000 for Construction of the Shell Point Public Access Boating Facility
6. Request Board Approval to Accept and Award RFQ 2015-05 to Kimley-Horn, Inc. and Approval of a Contract and Contract Service Authorization with Kimley-Horn, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services to Conduct an Environmental Assessment at the Wakulla County Airport
Approve - Accept and Award RFQ 2015-05 to Kimley-Horn, Inc. and Approval of a Contract and Contract Service Authorization with Kimley-Horn, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services to Conduct an Environmental Assessment at the Wakulla County Airport
7. Request Board Approval of the Jones Edmunds and Associates (JEA) Change Order to Task Order No. 33 in the Amount of $4000 for the Lower Bridge Class III Landfill Closure Construction Phase Services
Approve - Jones Edmunds and Associates (JEA) Change Order to Task Order No. 33 in the Amount of $4000 for the Lower Bridge Class III Landfill Closure Construction Phase Services
8. Request Board Approval to Enter Into an Off System Project Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Relating to the Smith Creek Bridge and Approval of the Resolution
Approve - Enter Into an Off System Project Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Relating to the Smith Creek Bridge and Approval of the Resolution
9. Request Board Approval of the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Application to Purchase Training Software and Approve the Chairman to Execute the Certificate of Acceptance
Approve - Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Application to Purchase Training Software and Approve the Chairman to Execute the Certificate of Acceptance
CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
(CD5:24) 3. Request Board Approval to Schedule and Advertise a Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance Creating an Industrial Development Authority
Commissioner Merritt moved to approve to Schedule and Advertise a Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance Creating an Industrial Development Authority; second by Commissioner Moore and the motion passed unanimously, 4/0.
GENERAL BUSINESS
(CD5:31) 10. Request Board Approval of the FY2016/2017 Budget and Value Adjustment Board Calendar
Commissioner Merritt moved to approve the FY2016/2017 Budget and Value Adjustment Board Calendar; second by Commissioner Moore and the motion passed unanimously, 4/0.
(CD5:32) 11. Request Board Approval of a Resolution Establishing Griffin Road as a Golf Cart Community
Commissioner Moore moved to approve a Resolution Establishing Griffin Road as a Golf Cart Community; second by Commissioner Merritt and the motion passed unanimously, 4/0.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
COMMISSIONER AGENDA ITEMS
15. Commissioner Thomas -
A. Request Board Approval of a 50th Anniversary Proclamation for Tallahassee Community College
(CD5:33) B. Request Board Approval of a Resolution Appointing Two TDC Members to the Original Florida Tourism Task Force
Commissioner Merritt moved to approve a Resolution Appointing Two TDC Members to the Original Florida Tourism Task Force; second by Commissioner Moore and the motion passed unanimously, 4/0.
(CD5:35) C. Request Board Approval of a Proclamation and MOU Joining the Florida Paddling Trails Association and Receive the Designation as Florida Paddling Trail Blueway Community
Commissioner Merritt moved to approve a Proclamation and MOU Joining the Florida Paddling Trails Association and Receive the Designation as Florida Paddling Trail Blueway Community; second by Commissioner Moore and the motion passed unanimously, 4/0.
16. Commissioner Kessler -
(CD5:36) A. Request Board Approval to Prohibit Spending Additional County Funds for Requests from Local Businesses or Private Activities for Additional Improvements to the FDOT Plans for Widening Crawfordville Highway (U.S. 319 of S.R. 369)
Commissioner Kessler moved to Prohibit Spending Additional County Funds for Requests from Local Businesses or Private Activities for Additional Improvements to the FDOT Plans for Widening Crawfordville Highway (U.S. 319 of S.R. 369). The motion dies for lack of second.
(CD5:40) B. Request Board Approval to Amend the Board Meeting Policy Relating to Citizens to Be Heard
Commissioner Kessler moved to approve moving the second “Citizens to be Heard” opportunity to the last item on the agenda before the motion to adjourn. The motion dies for lack of second.
(CD5:41) C. Request Board Approval of a Resolution Banning Hydraulic Fracking in Wakulla County
Commissioner Merritt moved to approve a Resolution Banning Hydraulic Fracking in Wakulla County; second by Commissioner Kessler and the motion failed 2/2 with Commissioners Merritt and Kessler voting for the motion and Commissioners Thomas and Moore voting against the motion.
(CD6:02) D. Request Board Approval of a Resolution and to Support Proposed Legislation Providing a Statewide Prohibition on Fracking
Commissioner Kessler moved to approve a Resolution and to Support Proposed Legislation Providing a Statewide Prohibition on Fracking. The motion dies for lack of second.
E. Request Board Approval of a Proclamation Declaring February 17, 2016 as Alvin Hall Day in Wakulla County
PLANNING AND ZONING
(CD6:02) 12. Application for Change of Zoning R15-07
Commissioner Merritt moved to approve to conduct the first of two Public Hearings to consider the Application for Change of Zoning R15-07, removing the special zoning restrictions for the Wakulla Heights Unit 1 Subdivision, 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 Kessler and the motion passed unanimously, 4/0.
(CD6:04) 13. Application for Change of Zoning R15-08 and Approval of the PUD Development Plan for Bayside
Commissioner Merritt moved to approve to conduct the final Public Hearing and adopt the proposed ordinance amending the official zoning, 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, 4/0.
(CD6:10) 14. Application for Change of Zoning R15-11
Commissioner Merritt moved to approve conduct the final Public Hearing and adopt the proposed ordinance amending the official zoning, 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 Kessler and the motion passed unanimously, 4/0.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
None.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
(CD6:12) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program open
CITIZNES TO BE HEARD
(CD6:13) Jennie Jones – Martin Luther King, Jr. breakfast at the Park
(CD6:16) Chuck Hess – Citizens to be heard portion of the meeting, fracking
DISCUSSION ISSUES BY COMMISSIONERS
(CD6:18) COMMISSIONER MOORE – Challenge Chamber of Commerce to petition Publix to come to Wakulla County; duck hunting
(CD6:20) COMMISSIONER THOMAS – Citizens to be heard, purchase of Bayside Marina
(CD6:23) COMMISSIONER MERRITT – future health care facility
(CD6:38) COMMISSIONER KESSLER – Town Hall Meeting, January 28, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.; Capital City to the Sea bike trail
(CD 6:41) There being no further business to come before the Board, Commissioner Moore made a motion to adjourn; second by Commissioner Merritt and the motion passed unanimously, 4/0.
The meeting adjourned at 6:41 p.m.