BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CITRUS COUNTY, FLORIDA

Citrus County Courthouse, Room 100

110 N. Apopka Avenue, Inverness, FL 34450

 

AGENDA

August 26, 2008 - 1:00 P.M.

 

Joyce Valentino, Chairwoman

Vicki Phillips, 1st Vice Chairwoman

John Thrumston, 2nd Vice Chairman

Dennis Damato, District 1

Gary Bartell, District 2

Betty Strifler, Clerk of the Circuit Court

Robert B. Battista, County Attorney

Anthony J. Schembri, County Administrator

Eber E. Brown, Deputy County Administrator

 

All persons desiring to address the County Commission will be asked to limit their comments to the specific subject being discussed.

 

There will be a time limit set for all persons speaking at the public hearings, zone changes, workshops, and “Open To The Public” portion of a meeting.  Organizations will be limited to five (5) minutes and individuals to three (3) minutes on either side of the item being discussed.

 

All members of the public wishing to speak at the “Open To The Public” portion of a meeting will have three (3) minutes per person per day to make their request or presentation.  If the request or presentation deals with a matter that requires investigation by County staff, the Chairman will refer it to the County Administrator to follow-up with the person making the request.

 

 

Any person who decides to appeal any decision of the Governing Body with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may need to provide that a verbatim record of proceeding is made which record includes testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.  (Section 286.0105 Florida Statutes)

 

 

Any person requiring reasonable accommodation at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the County Administrator's Office, Citrus County Courthouse, 110 N. Apopka Avenue, Inverness, FL 34450 (352) 341-6560, TTY (352) 341-6580 at least two days before the meeting.

 

 

1.

Call to Order August  26, 2008

Citrus County Courthouse, Inverness, Florida

 

 

Invocation

 

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

Roll Call

 

 


 

2.

CONSENT AGENDA - ITEMS

 

2A.

Approve the minutes of the regular meetings held on July 15, 2008 (Land Use Applications) and July 22, 2008.

 

2B.

Approve County warrants for payroll and accounts payable.

 

2C.

Adopt and authorize the Chairwoman to execute Resolutions adopting/amending the Transportation Disadvantaged Rural Area Capital Equipment Grant, Libraries, Capital Improvement Program, Dental Clinic, Chassahowitzka Area Drinking Water System, and Homosassa Wastewater Phase 4/Chassahowitzka Phase I Project budgets for Fiscal Year 2007/2008.

 

2D.

Approve budget transfers for Solid Waste Management, Engineering (3), Utilities-System II, Fire Rescue, Utilities Bond Proceeds, Parks and Recreation, Beverly Hills Fire Department, Fire Training Center, Visitor and Convention Bureau, Drug Court, Community Support Services, Guardian Ad Litem, Lecanto Office Building, Community Services Administration, Animal Services, Road Impact Fees-District A, Aviation (4) and Fleet Management for Fiscal Year 2007/2008.

 

2E.

Approve all Bid items and authorize the Chairwoman to execute the Agreements and/or Contracts with selected companies. 

 

1.      Renewal of Bid No. 086-05; Approve renewal of Bid No. 086-05 with Hertz Equipment Rental, GS Equipment Rental and Ring Power Corporation for the rental of heavy equipment on an as-needed basis for one additional year to expire on August 8, 2009.

 

2.      Bid No. 119-07; Approve renewal of Bid No. 119-07 with Vulcan, Inc. for a six month extension to expire on March 10, 2009, and authorize the Chairwoman to execute the Contract Renewal Agreement between Citrus County and Vulcan, Inc. to provide aluminum sign blanks pursuant to the same terms and condition of the Agreement.

 

3.      ITB No. 089-08; Approve award of ITB No. 089-08 to Ad-Wear & Specialty of Texas, Inc., and authorize the Chairwoman to execute the Agreement between Citrus County and Ad-Wear & Specialty of Texas, Inc to provide a selection of products for the purchase of various apparel and promotional items on an as needed basis.

 

4.      Bid No. 028-07; Approve renewal of Bid No. 028-07 with Crystal River Quarries for a one year extension to expire on September 30, 2009, at the same terms and conditions and authorize the Chairwoman to execute the Agreement between Citrus County and Crystal River Quarries, Inc. to provide limerock base material for the County.

 

 

 

5.      Bid No. 044-07; Approve renewal of Bid No. 044-07 with MJW of Crystal River, LLC to extend their contract mowing services for one additional year beginning October 1, 2008 with the same terms and conditions and authorize the Chairwoman to execute the Bid Renewal Agreement between Citrus County and MJW of Crystal River, LLC.

 

6.      Bid Waiver No. 108-08; Approve waiving formal bidding for the thermal imaging cameras and authorize Staff to purchase four MSA thermal imaging cameras from Ten 8 Equipment, Inc. at $9,127.30 each for a total purchase in the amount of $36,509.20.

 

2F.

Approve donation of the following assets as indicated and authorize removal of same from the County’s capital asset list:  Courts Property 16017-Dell Computer $1,950; 15754-Dell Computer $1,809.93; 17930-Dell Computer $1,267.70; 16018-Dell Computer $1,951; 11283-Xerox Fax $1,495; 12225 HP Printer $1,395.

 

2G.

Approve deletion of the following asset and authorize removal of same from the County’s capital asset list:  Courts Property – 16019-Dell Computer $1,951.

 

2H.

Accept the completed Springs Gardens Wastewater Collection System Interconnect CI052 Project and approve the final payment in the amount of $2,079 and the release of retainage to HB Industries Inc. in the amount of $19,093.30.

 

2I.

Authorize Julie Pitts, Fixed Asset Clerk, to execute vehicle titles and tags on behalf of the Citrus County Board of County Commissioners when registering a new vehicle and submitting vehicles to auction.  Sarah Koser, Finance Director, Susan Sullivan, Assistant Finance Director, and Traci Waybright, Accountant Supervisor will remain authorized to sign also as approved by the Board on August 12, 2008.

 

2J.

Approve and authorize all Commissioners to execute the Recapitulation of the Errors, Insolvencies, Double Assessments, and Discounts against the 2007 Assessment Roll.

 

2K.

Approve and authorize the Chairwoman to execute Connection Charge Installment Lien Agreements by and between the Citrus County Municipal Service Benefit Unit for Water and Wastewater Utility Services and C. Russell and Mary J. Duncan; Robert J. Glassburn; Rodney and Tracy Miedema; William B. Hippenmeier; H. Shelby and Shirley J. Sellars; and Linda L. Hall. 

 

2L.

Approve and authorize the Chairwoman to execute Releases of Lien for special assessments that have been paid in full for James R. and Nina A. Dodd as recorded in Resolution No. 2001-202; Glenn L. Black, Trustee, and Glenn L. and Gail B. Black as recorded in Resolution No. 2008-104; Robert and Nancy Mathias, Joann Kuka, Roy Pharr and Patricia Rogers, Charles and Christopher Holden, William and Judy Baker, and Peter and Theresa Weimar as recorded in Resolution Nos. 2008-163 and 2008-164; and various other property owners (names listed in supporting documentation) as recorded in Resolution No. 2008-146. 

 

 

 

2M.

Adopt and authorize the Chairwoman to execute Resolutions and Certificates of Incumbency and Authority authorizing selected County staff to execute Permit Applications on behalf of the County for Southwest Florida Water Management District, Florida Department of Transportation and Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

 

2N.

Approve and authorize the Chairwoman to execute the Modification of Agreement between Citrus County and Florida Department of Community Affairs, to incorporate $4,487 of additional funds received into the 2008-2009 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program for a total allocation in the amount of $179,686.

 

2O.

1.      Approve and authorize the Chairwoman to execute a Resignation Agreement, Waiver and Release for Ryan Prell and Wayne Bilsky, Attorney at Law.

 

2.      Approve final settlement in the amount of $35,500 regarding an October 2, 2006 workers’ compensation claim.

 

2P.

Approve and authorize the Chairwoman to certify the non-ad valorem assessment roll in compliance with Florida Statutes Chapter 197.3632.

 

2Q.

1.      Approve and authorize the Chairwoman to execute the Permanent Reassignment of Development Rights Agreement for residential properties within the Citrus Springs Water Line Extensions 2008 Special Assessment District for Joan G. Dorsey, DVR 2008-025 and Evelyn F. Devonish, DVR 2008-026.

 

2.      Authorize the Clerk to attest and record in the Public Records of Citrus County, Florida.

 

2R.

1.      Approve Service Agreement between Citrus County and Johns Eastern Company, Inc.  for  workers’ compensation and liability claims handling.

 

2.      Approve and authorize the Chairwoman to execute Addendum Number 1 to  Service Contract for Multiple Lines Claims Handling and to exercise the one year renewal option commencing on October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009.

 

2S.

1.      Approve Service Agreement  between Citrus County and Public Risk Insurance Agency  as the counties brokerage firm,  to include the purchase of the counties property/casualty insurance.

 

2.      Approve and authorize the Chairwoman to execute the Addendum to Broker Services Agreement between Citrus County and Public Risk Insurance Agency to exercise the one year renewal option commencing on October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009.

 

2T.

Approve and authorize payment to Rywant, Alvarez, Jones, Russo & Guyton, P.A. Trust Account for the estate  of Sara Jo Fulton regarding the December 28, 2004 automobile accident in the amount of $25,000.

 

 

2U.

Approve continuation of landfill tipping fee waivers for Fiscal Year 2008-09 for the following programs: Adopt-a-Highway, Adopt-a-Shore, County roadside litter crew collections, staff-approved Community Collection events, Keep Citrus County Beautiful sponsored events, fifty percent fee waiver for property owners who are victims of illegal dumping (after Code Enforcement review), materials delivered by Code Enforcement or their contractor(s), illegally dumped waste tires collected by Mosquito Control Board staff, and unmarketable materials received in the County’s recycling program.

 

2V.

Approve and authorize the Chairwoman to execute a Coalition Member Letter of Agreement between Citrus County and the American Cancer Society, Florida Division, Inc. for transportation for Citrus County cancer patients on Citrus County Transit buses, to cancer treatment centers, beginning September 1, 2008 and ending August 31, 2009.

 

2W.

Appoint Larry Gamble to fill an Employer Representative position on the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.  The term will expire on April 25, 2009.

 

2X.

Approve and authorize the Chairwoman to execute Records Disposition Document No.           BOCC-0008, BOCC-0009, BOCC-0021, BOCC-0025 and BOCC-0028 for disposition of records that have met their assigned retention periods and are ready for disposition.

 

2Y.

1.      Approve and authorize the Chairwoman to execute a Release of Lien for AK 2093498, Aljoy LLC; AK 1379172, Lada Construction and AK 1341787, Yamil Reyes in the amount of $1,499.54 due to the fact that the property owners have either previously paid connection fees and/or the waterlines for these parcels were installed prior to December 5, 2003.

 

2.      Authorize the Clerk to record in the Public Records of Citrus County, Florida.

 

2Z.

Authorize staff to sell vehicles and equipment as listed in the backup through GovDeals on-line auction service and authorize the Clerk to release titles for same.

 

2AA.

Set a Public Hearing on September 9, 2008 at 3:00 P.M. to review inventory of Citrus County owned Surplus Real Property appropriate for use as affordable housing.

 

2BB.

1.      Approve donation to the City of Crystal River of the East 20 feet of Lot 14, Block 2, Hyde Park Addition to Crystal River.

 

2.      Approve and authorize the Chairwoman to execute the Deed of Conveyance to the City of Crystal River, Florida.

 

2CC.

1.      Approve and authorize the Chairwoman to execute the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program Project Agreement between Citrus County and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Citrus County has received notice of award of the FRDAP grant in the amount of $145,611  $135,611 for the development of a trailhead at County Road 486 and Crooked Branch Road.

 

 

 

2.      Declare that property described in O.R. Book 2064, page 429 less road right-of-way shall be dedicated in perpetuity as an outdoor recreation site.

 

2DD.

Approve and authorize the Chairwoman to execute the Interlocal Government Agreement between Citrus County Clerk of Courts and the Citrus County Board of County Commissioners for the provision of Records Management and Archival Services.

 

2EE.

Approve and authorize the Chairwoman to execute a Satisfaction of Judgment for William Ray Gee, Case Nos. 2002 CF 000856, 2002 MM 003342, and 2002 MM 001018.

 

2FF.

Acknowledge receipt of copies of City of Crystal River Ordinances No. 08-017 and 08-018 and related documents pertaining to voluntarily annexation of Nature Coast Affordable Housing, Inc., and MPH, LLC properties into the corporate limits of the City of Crystal River.

 

2GG.

Acknowledge receipt of letter and copy of letter to Governor Charlie Crist from the Southwest Florida Water Management District regarding their Tentative Budget Submission for Fiscal Year 2008-2009.  

 

2HH.

Approve and authorize the Chairwoman to execute the First Amendment to the Cattle Grazing Lease at the Inverness Airport between Citrus County and John L. Thomas.

 

2II.

Acknowledge the July 3, 2008 Inverness Airport Fixed Base Operator Lease letter of intent.    

 

2JJ.

Set a Public Hearing as shown to consider a Development Agreement pursuant to Chapter 78, Article II Development Agreements of the Citrus County Code, and Florida Statutes § 163.3220 et seq.

 

Public Hearing

September 16, 2008

5:30 P.M.

                          

DA-07-01 Clark A. Stillwell, LLC on behalf of Crosland Investments, LLC – Review of Proposal

Request/Description of Proposal:  Notice of intent is hereby given that Crosland Investments, LLC proposes entering into a Development Agreement with Citrus County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, pursuant to Chapter 78, Article II Development Agreements of the Citrus County Code, and Florida Statutes § 163.3220 et seq.  Crosland Investments, LLC desires to develop a commercial shopping center to be known as Shoppes at Black Diamond, on 44.37 acres, having maximum building intensity of 297,200 square feet of commercial land uses, and with buildings being no more than 50 feet in height. 

 

Property Location:  Section 28, Township 18 South, Range 18 East, further described as Parcels 11000, 14100, part of 14100 0010, and part of 14100 0040 (Lecanto Area). A complete description is found on file in the Department of Development Services.  The southwest corner of CR 491 and CR 486.

 

 

2KK.

Appoint Harry M. Kilgore to fill a Technical Member position on the Water & Wastewater Authority.  The unexpired term will expire on November 1, 2010.

 

2LL.

Approve and authorize the Chairwoman to execute a Certificate of Local Government Approval for Non-Profit Organizations for projects submitted by The Path of Citrus County, new Beginnings Into Recovery, the Sanctuary Mission, and the Salvation Army of Citrus County for Emergency Shelter Grants.

 

A copy of the Grant Program is available for review in the County Administrators office located at the Citrus County Courthouse 2nd floor, 110 N. Apopka Ave, Inverness, FL 34450 and at the Lecanto Government Building, 3600 W. Sovereign Path, Suite 267 Lecanto, FL 34461.

 

2MM.

Approve and authorize payment to George Cote regarding the July 20, 2008 property damage in the amount of $11,141.97.

 

 

LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY

 


 

3.

PUBLIC HEARINGS - WORKSHOPS - PERSONS TO APPEAR

 

3A.

1:05 P.M.

CONSENT AGENDA

 

Items are listed in Section No. 2.

 

3B.

1:30 P.M.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

 

3C.

2:00 P.M.

PRESENTATION – CITRUS COUNTY FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER

 

Presentation by Ginger West, Director of Citrus County Family Resource Center, on current conditions in the county concerning hunger and homelessness.

 

3D.

2:15 P.M.

PUBLIC HEARING – 216 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. AVENUE - INVERNESS SPACE NEEDS

 

1.      Conduct a Public Hearing regarding the purchase of 216 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue.

 

2.      Approve and authorize the Chairwoman to execute a Contract for Sale and Purchase of 216 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue from Herman Nelson in the amount of $350,000.

 

3.      Authorize staff to close on parcel and authorize the Clerk to place acceptance stamp on the same and record in the Public Records of Citrus County, Florida.

 

3E.

2:20 P.M.

PROCLAMATION – CITRUS COUNTY END KIDS’ TEARS DAY

 

Approve and authorize the Board to execute a Proclamation declaring September 4, 2008 as “Citrus County End Kids’ Tears Day”.

 

3F.

2:30 P.M.

PUBLIC HEARING – PROPOSED FEES FOR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

 

Conduct a Public Hearing and adopt and authorize the Chairwoman to execute a Resolution to set fees and assessment rates for Solid Waste Management for FY 2008-09.

 

3G.

2:45 P.M.

PUBLIC HEARING – ADOPT RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE

 

Conduct a Public Hearing and adopt and authorize the Chairwoman to execute a Resolution ratifying and confirming the residential solid waste assessment roll for FY 2008-09.

 

 

 

3H.

3:00 P.M.

PRESENTATION – THE FAMILY FRATERNITY LOYAL ORDER MOOSE LEGION

 

Presentation by Jerry B. Grizzle to share the message of the Loyal Order of Moose and explain the benefits to the area of an active operation of a Moose Service Center.

 

3I.

3:05 P.M.

CHRISTIAN CENTER CHURCH CODE ENFORCEMENT CASE REVISED PAYMENT

 

Mr. Michael Rooks to address the Board regarding the Christian Center Church – Code Enforcement Board Case revised payment.

 

3J.

3:20 P.M.

PRESENTATION – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL QUARTERLY REPORT

 

Presentation by John Siefert, President, Citrus County Economic Development Council, Inc. regarding the Economic Development Council’s Quarterly Report. 

 

3K.

3:30 P.M.

PUBLIC HEARING – FIRE TAXING ORDINANCE

 

Conduct a Public Hearing on August 26, 2008, at 3:30 P.M. on an Ordinance of Citrus County, Florida, amending Article II of Chapter 90 of the Citrus County Code pertaining to the Fire Protection Taxing District by amending Section 90-31 of the Citrus County Ordinances; providing for changes to the created, effect on municipalities; governing body; powers; and deleting Section 90-32, in its entirety, new volunteer fire departments  funding; substations; standards; emergencies; administration; providing for severability, providing for inclusion in the Code; pertaining to modifications that may arise from consideration at public hearing; and providing for an effective date.

 

 

 

LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY

 


 

4.

REGULAR BUSINESS

 

4A.

Approval of miscellaneous items received after the close of agenda deadline.

 

5.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR, ANTHONY J. SCHEMBRI

 

5A.

Informational: Office of Continuing Improvement.

 

5B.

Authorize adoption of Administrative Regulation 5.03, Procedures for Handling Public Records Requests.

 

5C.

Board review and direction to staff regarding the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Crystal River regarding expansion of utility service.

 

5D.

Approval of miscellaneous items received after the close of agenda deadline.

 

6.

COMMISSION CHAIRWOMAN

 

6A.

Announce expiration of terms for two positions on the Beverly Hills Advisory Council.  The terms expire on September 30, 2008 and the new terms will be for two years.  Anthony D. “Doug” Vollmer and Vincent Gonzalez wish to be reappointed.

 

6B.

Announce expiration of term for one Medical Transportation Services position on the Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board. This term expires on September 30, 2008 and the new term will be for three years.  Shannon Heathcock wishes to be reappointed.

 

6C.

Nominate an individual to fill one Provider position on the WellFlorida Council Board.  The unexpired term will expire on September 30, 2010.