COUNTY OF CHARLOTTE
Board of County Commissioners
18500 Murdock Circle
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
www.charlottecountyfl.com

County Commissioners
Tom D'Aprile, District 1, Chairman
Tom Moore, District 3, Vice-Chairman
Adam Cummings, District 2
Richard Loftus, District 4
Tricia Duffy, District 5

County Administrator
Roger Baltz
County Attorney
Janette S. Knowlton
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Barbara T. Scott

AGENDA
Regular Meeting
9/9/2008 9:00 AM
18500 Murdock Circle, Administration Center, Room #119
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9:00 A.M.Call to Order and Roll Call
 Invocation
Pastor Mark Coffey
Community Life Center
 
 
Pledge of Allegiance 
Changes to the Agenda: See last page. 
Proclamations/Awards 
 I.Citizen Input - Agenda Items only
 II.Committee Vacancies
 III.Reports Received and Filed
 IV.Consent Agenda
 V.Regular Agenda
 VI.Public Hearing
10:00 A.M.VII.Presentation
 VIII.Public Workshop
 IX.Board Workshop
 X.Citizen Input - Any Subject
 
Proclamations 
Arts and Humanities Council Artist of the Month
Constitution Week
International Coastal Clean Up Day
Library Card Sign Up Month
National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
Employee Recognition 
5 YEAR
William Anderson                                 Utilities
Alexander Cegerenko                           Utilities
Barry Cohen                                         Public Works
Daniel De Valk                                     Building Construction Services
Dennis DiLiberto                                  Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources
Robert Fair                                           Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources
Hoyie Hague                                        Building Construction Services
Teresa Kesner                                      Utilities
Dung Pham                                           Facilities
 
10 YEAR
Julie Christy                                          Human Services
Wavell Williams                                    Human Services
 
15 YEAR
Steven Anderson                                  Public Works
Linda Angelo                                        Budget
Kathleen Lindback                               Purchasing
 
25 YEAR
Edward Eastman                                  Fire/EMS
 
Not Attending
Frances Marler                                     5 Years                        IT
Jeremy Walker                                     5 Years                        Fire/EMS
Wendy Wall                                         5 Years                        Fire/EMS
Jeffrey Bachrach                                   15 Years                      Fire/EMS
Anthony Thomann                                15 Years                      Fire/EMS
 
Award Presentations 
Presentation of Salt Water Catch Basin design by Wayne Konga of American Marine and Construction.
 
I. CITIZEN INPUT – AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
  Anyone wishing to address the Board during this portion of the meeting must state one’s name for the record and what agenda subject is to be discussed. Discussion is limited to matters identified on this agenda and each citizen will be allowed no more than three minutes to express an opinion.
 
II. COMMITTEE VACANCIES
  Charlotte County is seeking volunteers to serve on the following Committees:
Boca Grande Street and Drainage Unit Advisory Committee is seeking one volunteer to serve as the alternate.  Must be a land owner and reside within the unit.  Term is two years
Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals is seeking one member to serve as an alternate.  Must be a member of the construction industry and hold a current license.  Meets are held as needed on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 8:30 a.m. in Murdock
Charlotte Harbor Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee - is seeking one volunteer to serve as a Business Representative from within the unit. 
Greater Port Charlotte Street and Drainage Unit - is seeking one member to serve as the alternate.  Must reside within the unit.  Term will expires in April 2009
Harbour Heights Waterway Maintenance Advisory Board is seeking one volunteer to fulfill the term of the alternate which will expire in April 2009.  Must be a resident of the unit.
Historical Advisory Committee is seeking three members to serve on the committee.  One at-large member and two members who represent historical organizations
Lemon Bay Street and Drainage Advisory Committee is seeking two regular members and one alternate member.  Must be land owners and reside within the boundaries of the unit
Manasota Key Street and Drainage Unit Advisory Committee - is seeking one volunteer to serve as the alternate for a two year term.  Must be a land owner and reside within the boundaries of the unit
Mid-Charlotte Stormwater Utility Unit - is seeking five members and one alternate member.  Must be residents of the unit.  Terms will be determined at the first meeting
Charlotte County-Punta Gorda MPO - is seeking one volunteer to serve as a Minority Interest Representative on the Citizens' Advisory Committee, (CAC).
Pirate Harbor Waterway Unit - is seeking five regular members and one alternate to serve on this newly formed committee.  Must be residents of the unit.  Terms will be determined at the first meeting. 
Placida Street and Drainage Unit Advisory Committee is seeking one volunteer to serve as the alternate member for a two year term.  Must be a land owner and reside within the boundaries of the unit
Rotonda West Street and Drainage Unit Advisory Committee - is seeking one member to serve as the alternate.  Must be a land owner and reside within the unit
South Gulf Cove Street and Drainage Unit Advisory Committee is seeking one member to serve as the alternate member.  Must be a land owner and reside in the unit.
South Bridge Waterway MSBU - is seeking two regular members and one alternate member.  Must live within the boundaries of the unit.  Terms will be determined at the first meeting.
Suncoast Waterway Maintenance MSBU - is seeking three regular members and one alternate member to serve.  Must reside within the unit.  Terms will be determined at the first meeting.
West Charlotte Stormwater Utility - is seeking one regular member to serve a three year term.  Must be a land owner and reside within the unit.
 
III. REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED
Minutes for the August 28, 2008 Charotte Harbor Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee.
 
 IV. CONSENT AGENDA
 Clerk of the Circuit Court
 A.Finance Division
(1)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Clerk's Finance Memoranda.
BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
 B.Minutes Division
(1)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Minutes for:
June 2, 2008, Strategic Financial Review,  3:00 p.m.           
June 3, 2008, Strategic Financial Review, 10:00 a.m.             
June 5, 2008, Strategic Financial Review, 10:00 a.m. 
June 10, 2008, Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting, 9:00 a.m.

BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
 Board of County Commissioners
 C.Commission Office
(1)RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Appoint Chuck Hackbarth to the Construction Industry Licensing Board representing the "mechanical contractor" category.  Length of term - until May, 2009.


BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
 D.Administration
 ( )No Items
 E.County Attorney
 ( )No Items
 F.Budget and Administrative Services
 ( )No Items
  Fiscal Services
 ( )No Items
  Information Technology
 ( )No Items
  Purchasing
(1)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Amendment #19 to Contract # 01-125, Sarasota-Charlotte County Beach Restoration Study, with Coastal Technology Corp. in the amount of $213,494.
BUDGETED ACTION: The FY09 budget contains $300,000 to be used for this contract in the Stump Pass Beach Renourishment MSBU/TU.
   
(2)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the renewal of Agreement #02-184, Maintenance & Repair of 800 Mhz Communication Infrastructure, to Motorola, extending the contract from October 1, 2008 through and including September 30, 2009, for an annual cost of $157,761.12.
BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
(3)RECOMMENDED ACTION: a) Approve Amendment #6 to Contract #07-008, Charlotte Sports Park Renovation/Expansion, with Hunt Mathews/Taylor not to exceed amount of $500,000;
b) Authorize the Chairman to sign the Amendment; and
c) Approve Budget Amendment 08-A47 in the amount of $500,000 and CIP amendment 08-C19 in the amount of $500,000.

BUDGETED ACTION: Approve Budget Amendment 08-A47 in the amount of $500,000 to recognize earned interest.   Approve CIP Amendment 08-C19 for $500,000 for CIP Charlotte Sports Park Stadium. 
   
(4)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve deletion of the property inventory items listed on the attached for the month of September, 2008.
BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
(5)RECOMMENDED ACTION: a) Approve ranking of firms for Request for Information #08-273, On-Site Medical Services;  1st, Care Here; 2nd, Care ATC; and 3rd, WeCare TLC;
b) Approve start of negotiations and discussions.

BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
(6)RECOMMENDED ACTION: a) Approve Award of Bid #08-321, Storm Debris Clearing - Canals, at the unit prices bid to DRC Emergency Services, LLC.  Term of contract is to be from date of award through and including December 31, 2009.
b) Authorize the County Administrator to approve the renewal options for up to two additional one-year terms, at the same prices, terms and conditions, by mutual consent.

BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
(7)RECOMMENDED ACTION: a) Approve award of Bid No. 08-333, Storm Debris Clearing - Drainage Ditches and Lakes, to DRC Emergency Services, LLC, of Mobile, AL at the unit prices indicated on the attached bid tabulation with an initial contract term beginning on date of award through and including December 31, 2009; and
b) Authorize the County Administrator to approve renewal options for up to two (2) additional one-year terms, at the same prices, terms and conditions, by mutual consent.

BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
(8)RECOMMENDED ACTION: a) Award Bid #08-322, Water Quality Analysis, to Flowers Chemical Laboratories, Inc. and Benchmark Enviroanalytical, Inc. at the unit prices listed on the attached for the term October 1, 2008 up to and including September 30, 2009; and
b) Authorize the County Administrator to approve two additional one-year renewals at the same prices, terms and conditions, by mutual consent.

BUDGETED ACTION: CCU - FY 09 Budget Requested $136,887 under various cost centers.  MSWMD - Landfill Departmental budget has $6,500 budgeted for FY09 for Water Quality Analysis.
Stormwater - FY09 budget request is for $44,000 in each of the 3 Stormwater MSBUs for a total of $132,000.
   
(9)RECOMMENDED ACTION: a) Award Bid #08-325, Water/Wastewater Chemicals, to various firms and unit prices as listed below for the term October 1, 2008 up to and including September 30, 2009; and
b) Authorize Administrator to approve two additional one-year renewals at the same prices, terms and conditions, by mutual consent.

BUDGETED ACTION: FY 09 Budget Requested $541,450 under various cost centers.
   
(10)RECOMMENDED ACTION:

a) Award Bid #08-334, Fabricated Signs/Road Signs Annual Contract, to the overall lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Osburn Associates Inc. of Logan, OH, at the unit prices submitted.  Terms of the contract are from October 1, 2008, through and including September 30, 2009; and
b) Authorize the County Administrator to approve renewal options for up to two additional one-year terms, at the same prices, terms and conditions, by mutual consent.


BUDGETED ACTION: FY08 year-to-date purchases are $44,902.86.
   
(11)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Award of Bid #08-340, West Port Deep Injection Well Pump Upgrade, for a total cost of $239,079 to General Contracting Services, Inc.
BUDGETED ACTION: Budgeted amount is $260,000
   
  Real Estate Services
(1)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve a Resolution approving and authorizing the Chairman to execute a grant of utility easement to Florida Power & Light Company, to be located on a parcel of land lying in Section 26, Township 40 South, Range 22 East, for the development and management of the YMCA Building located at the corner of Edgewater Drive and Bayshore Road.
BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
 G.Building Construction Services
(1)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Request the Board of County Commissioners approve an interlocal agreement between Charlotte County, the City of North Port and the City of Venice, facilitating the disbursement of Building Department personnel throughout jurisdictions in both times of emergency, and times of greater than anticipated need.
BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
(2)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review and approve a resolution setting forth licensing, permitting and application fees related to Escort Services pursuant to Charlotte County Code of Laws and Ordinances sections 1-10-309 and 1-10-315
BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
 H.Economic Development
 ( )No Items
 J.Environmental Services
 ( )No Items
 K.Facilities Construction and Maintenance
 ( )No Items
 L.Growth Management
(1)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve an amendment to Resolution 2004-062 which would allow the Board to appoint an at-large member to the Little Gasparilla Island Advisory Committee in case the absence of an appointed owners’ association member creates a vacancy.
BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
(2)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Set a public hearing for September 23, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in regard to the annotation to the Future Land Use Map per the requirement of the Stipulated Settlement Agreement with the Department of Community Affairs for the J&J Homes site in West County.
BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
(4)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Execute the updated interlocal agreement between the Board of County Commissioners, the School Board, and the City of Punta Gorda, for School Planning and Concurrency.
BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
 M.Human Resources
 ( )No Items
 N.Human Services
 ( )No Items
 P.Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources
(1)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve a grant application from the Department of State for the County’s participation in the State Aid to Libraries Program for the fiscal year 2008-2009.
BUDGETED ACTION: Budgeted Amount in the Proposed FY 2009 Budget is $99,573.
   
(2)RECOMMENDED ACTION: a) Approve closure of the Wisteria Boat Ramp; and
b) Approve Budget Amendment #08-A48 for $1,000 to pay for the closure of the boat ramp.

BUDGETED ACTION: Approve Budget Amendment #08-A48 in the amount of $1,000.
   
 Q.Public Safety
(1)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve modification to the Emergency Management Prepardness Grant, Federal Grant agreement 09-BG-20-09-19-01 in the amount of $9,284.00
BUDGETED ACTION: No Budget Action necessary at this time.  The FY08/09 Emergency Management will be amended to include the grant funds.
   
 R.Public Works
(1)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and authorize Board of County Commissioners Chairman to sign Amendment 1, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Grant Agreement for Knight Island monitoring for erosion control.
BUDGETED ACTION: FY09 budget of $300,000 is available in the Stump Pass Beach Renourishment MSBU/TU. CIP project c390901, Knight Island Monitoring. Project total is $300,000.  Funding is supplied from the Stump Pass Beach Renourishment MSBU/TU.
   
(2)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve, and authorize the Chairman to sign, an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Punta Gorda for utility relocation work, road construction and drainage improvements to Aqui Esta Drive.
BUDGETED ACTION: None for this agreement.  The project is budgeted in the Road Improvements Fund. CIP project c419301 Aqui Esta/ US 41 to Bal Harbor.  FY09 project total is $9,930,000.
   
(3)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Set a public hearing for September 23, 2008, at 10:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard, to amend the purpose of the Burnt Store Village MSBU ordinance to include beautification projects.            
BUDGETED ACTION: Recording fees of approximately $44 are available in the Burnt Store Village Streets and Drainage MSBU fund.
   
 S.Tourism Development
 ( )No Items
 T.Utilities
 ( )No Items
 U.Other Agencies
 ( )No Items
 
V. REGULAR AGENDA
 Z.Regular Agenda
(1)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve a one year pilot program for Fire/EMS to conduct non-emergency transports under the Fire/EMS operations.
BUDGETED ACTION:

No budget action required at this time.  FY09 budget will be entered pending approval of either option.

   
(2)RECOMMENDED ACTION: a) Approve start of negotiations with Boston Culinary Group for Request for Proposal #08-248, Food & Beverage Concession-Event Center; 
b) Authorize Chairman to sign a three-year Contract upon completion of negotiations; and
c) Authorize Administrator to approve two additional annual renewals.

BUDGETED ACTION:

None

   
(3)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the First Amendment and Complete Reinstatement of Perpetual Non-Exclusive Drainage Easement Agreement between Florida Lakes, Inc., Southwest Land Developers, Inc., Airport Commerce Center Authority, Inc. and Charlotte County, and the First Amendment to Development Agreement between Southwest Land Developers, Inc., Airport Commerce Center Authority, Inc. and Charlotte County.      
BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
 
VI. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
10:00 A.M. 
(1)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct a public hearing to consider approving an Ordinance to lower the speed limit from 55 mph to 45 mph on Taylor Road from US 41 north to Jones Loop Road continuing northwest to Airport Road.
BUDGETED ACTION: Budget of approximately $750 for new speed limit signs is available in the Transportation Trust Fund.
   
(2)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct a Public Hearing to consider an ordinance revising Article II, Chapter 4-4, of the County Code relating to the Charlotte County Sanitation Unit, providing for once a week automated service.
BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
 
VII. PRESENTATION AGENDA
 
VIII. PUBLIC WORKSHOP AGENDA
 Public input permitted.
 ( )No Items
 
IX. BOARD WORKSHOP AGENDA
 No public input.
 ( )No Items
 
X. CITIZEN INPUT – ANY SUBJECT
  Anyone wishing to address the Board during this portion of the meeting must state his/her name for the record and may address his/her comments to items that were or were not discussed during the meeting. Each citizen will be allowed no more than three minutes to express his/her opinion.
 AA.County Administrator:
 BB.County Attorney:
 CC.Commissioner Comments:
 

County Commissioners
Tom D'Aprile, District 1, Chairman
Tom Moore, District 3, Vice-Chairman
Adam Cummings, District 2
Richard Loftus, District 4
Tricia Duffy, District 5

Schedule of Future Closures/Hearings/Workshops
Thursday, September 11, 2008, 5:01 p.m. - First Budget Public Hearing, Administration Building, Room #119
 
Friday, September 12, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - Joint Meeting - BCC & City of Punta Gorda
 
Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - Board of County Commissioners Land Use Public Hearings, Administration Building, Room #119
 
Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting, Administration Building, Room #119
 
Thursday, September, 25, 2008, 5:01 p.m. - Final Budget Public Hearing, Administration Building, Room #119
 
Tuesday, October 14, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting, Administration Building, Room #119
 
Tuesday, October 21, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - Board of County Commissioners Land Use Public Hearings, Administration Building, Room #119
 
Tuesday, October 28, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting, Administration Building, Room #119
 
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 – All County Buildings closed in observance of Veteran’s Day
 
Wednesday, November 12, 2008, 9:00 a.m. – Board of County Commissioners Regular Board Meeting, Administration Building, Room #119 (pending approval)
 
Tuesday, November 18, 2008, 9:00 a.m. – Board of County Commissioners Land Use Public Hearings, Administration Building, Room #119
 
Tuesday, November 25, 2008, 9:00 a.m. – Board of County Commissioners Regular Board Meeting, Administration Building, Room #119
 
Thursday & Friday, November 27 & 28, 2008 – All County Buildings closed for ThanksgivingHoliday
 
Tuesday, December 9, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting, Administration Building, Room #119
 
Tuesday, December 16, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - Board of County Commissioners Land Use Public Hearings, Administration Building, Room #119
 
 ADDENDUMS
   
        National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
        Presentation of Salt Water Catch Basin design by Wayne Konga of American Marine and Construction.
(1)SUMMARY:
BUDGETED ACTION:

No budget action required at this time.  FY09 budget will be entered pending approval of either option.


RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve a one year pilot program for Fire/EMS to conduct non-emergency transports under the Fire/EMS operations.
   
(3)SUMMARY:
BUDGETED ACTION:
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the First Amendment and Complete Reinstatement of Perpetual Non-Exclusive Drainage Easement Agreement between Florida Lakes, Inc., Southwest Land Developers, Inc., Airport Commerce Center Authority, Inc. and Charlotte County, and the First Amendment to Development Agreement between Southwest Land Developers, Inc., Airport Commerce Center Authority, Inc. and Charlotte County.