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

County Commissioners
Tricia Duffy, District 5, Chairman
Richard Loftus, District 4, Vice-Chairman
Bob Starr, District 1
Adam Cummings, District 2
Robert Skidmore, District 3

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

AGENDA
Regular Meeting
2/10/2009 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
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 
Max Lopez Day
Thelma Daida, Arts and Humanities Council Artist of the Month
Employee Recognition 
5 Years
Joseph Andrews                                       Utilities
Sandra Callanan-Smith                              Utilities
Diane Deckers                                          Utilities
Hendrick Dolleman                                   Utilities
Barbara Jefferies                                       Building Construction Services
David Kloor, Jr.                                        Utilities
Lydel S. Mettler                                        Utilities
Elizabeth Mohler                                       Utilities
SueAnn Sanders                                       Communication & Marketing
Jie Shao                                                    Growth Management
Marie Wiegand                                         Utilities
10 Years
Nancy Pacheco                                         Parks, Rec. & Cultural Resources   
20 Years
Walter Vatter, Jr.                                      Public Works
Not Attending
George Bartlett                   10years           Fire/EMS
Edward Diaz                      10 years          Fire/EMS
John Loukota, Jr.                10 years          Fire/EMS
James Stern                        20 years          Fire/EMS  
 
Award Presentations 
Recognition of multiple awards received by Charlotte County Utilities in recognition of the Charlotte County Utilities 2007 Annual Report
 
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:
Ackerman WaterwayUnit Advisory Committee is seeking one volunteer as a regular member and one volunteer as an alternate member.  Terms will be drawn at first meeting.  Must be a property owner and live within the unit.
Alligator Creek Street and Drainage Advisory Committee is seeking one member to serve on the committee.  Must be a land owner and reside within the boundary of the unit.
Boca Grande Street and Drainage Unit Advisory Committee is seeking two members to serve on the committee.  Terms are for three years
Environmentally Sensitive Lands Oversight Committee is seeking three (3) volunteers to serve as "Environmental Expertise".  These are two year terms, two of which are effective immediately and will expire Jan. 23, 2011; the thrid is to fill an unexpired term that expires Jan. 23, 2010.
Greater Port Charlotte Street and Drainage Unit Advisory Committee is seeking two members to serve on the committee.  Terms are for two years
Greater Port Charlotte Street and Drainage Unit Advisory Committee is seeking two members to serve.  Must be land owners and reside within the unit.  Terms are for three years.
Manasota/Sandpiper Key Advisory Committee is seeking one volunteer to finish an unexpired term effective immediately, expiring January 9, 2010.  Must own property and live within the unit.
 
III. REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED
 
 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:

November 12, 2008, 9:00 a.m. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
November 18, 2008, 12:00 p.m. Oath of Office Ceremony


BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
 Board of County Commissioners
 C.Commission Office
(1)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Appoint Ted Domine to the Ackerman Waterway Unit Advisory Committee.  Terms will be drawn by lot at the first meeting.
BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
(2)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Re-appoint Mr. Kenneth Wangler as a regular member to the Harbour Heights Waterway Maintenance District Advisory Board for another three year term.  His current term expires March 13, 2009.
BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
(3)RECOMMENDED ACTION: a) Re-appoint Frances M. Reimondo as the alternate to the Harbour Heights Street and Drainage Advisory Committee for an additional two year term.  The current term expires February 13, 2009; and 
b) Re-appoint Maggie Scott as a regular member for an additional three year term.  Ms. Scott's current term expires February 13, 2009.

BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
(4)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Reschedule the BCC Joint Meeting with Airport Authority on February 18, 2009 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. the same day.  This will allow those interested to attend the swearing in ceremony of Tom Rooney at noon the same day.
BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
(5)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Appoint Charles Dodd to the Rotonda West Street & Drainage Advisory Committee to serve as the alternate.  This is a two year term effective immediately and expiring October 28, 2010.
BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
(6)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Appoint Carmine Rossi to the South Gulf Cove Street and Drainage  MSBU to serve as the alternate.  This is a two year term, effective immediately and expiring February 10, 2011.
BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
 D.Administration
 ( )No Items
 E.County Attorney
 ( )No Items
 F.Budget and Administrative Services
(1)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Cancel the budget workshop scheduled for March 25, 2009.
BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
  Fiscal Services
 ( )No Items
  Information Technology
 ( )No Items
  Purchasing
(1)RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Approve Change Order #9 to Bid #08-054, 2008 County Paving Program with Ajax Paving, Inc. of Nokomis, FL in the amount of $550,072.70 for a revised total of $10,496,724.45.


BUDGETED ACTION:

None

   
(2)RECOMMENDED ACTION: a) Approve Change Order #1 to Contract #08-400, Northwest Port Charlotte Maintenance Dredging, with Millmac, to increase the contract in the amount of $141,854, with a revised contract amount of $398,394, and an addition of 40 calendar days to the contract time. 
b)  Approve CIP amendment # 09-C05 in the amount of $141,854.

BUDGETED ACTION: Approve CIP amendment # 09-C05 in the amount of $141,854.
   
(3)RECOMMENDED ACTION: a) Approve Award of Bid #09-060, Annual Line Extension Contract, at the unit prices bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Robinson Underground, Inc. of Englewood, FL.  Term of contract is 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.

   
(4)RECOMMENDED ACTION: a) Approve award of Bid #09-094, Sign Materials – Annual Contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for each group; Group A – Rolled Materials to 3M Company of St. Paul, MN; Group B – Pre-Formed Thermoplastic Markings to Flint Trading Inc. of Thomasville, NC; Group C – Raised Pavement Markers to Ennis Paint Inc. of Ennis, TX at the unit prices indicated on the attached Bid Tabulation; 
b) Authorize the County Administrator to approve renewal options up to two (2) additional one-year terms, at the same prices, terms and conditions, by mutual consent.  The contract period will be effective from date of award through and including December 31, 2009.
 

BUDGETED ACTION: FY08 sign materials purchases were approximately $121,000.  Items will be placed into inventory and charged to the appropriate MSBU/TU or gas taxes when the signs are installed.
   
(5)RECOMMENDED ACTION: a) Approve Award of Bid #09-106, Burnt Store Well Field Expansion, to Hausinger & Associates, Inc.of Palmetto, FL, for a base bid cost of $988,118.25; and
b) Approve Award of the Optional Bid Item,production well RO-15, which will be completed in the Upper Floridan Aquifer at the same well field, for a cost of $536,865.00, for a Total Contract Amount of $1,524,983.25.

BUDGETED ACTION:

None

   
(6)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve deletion of the property inventory items listed on the attached for the month of February, 2009.
BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
  Real Estate Services
(1)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the attached 104 Resolutions of Necessity authorizing the acquisition of real property and/or easement interests by any legal means for the Burnt Store Road Safety and Widening Project Phase 1.
BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
(2)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the (4) attached Resolutions of Necessity authorizing the acquisition of real property and/or easement interests by any legal means for the Midway Boulevard Project Phase 1.
BUDGETED ACTION:

None

   
(3)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the (13) attached Resolutions of Necessity authorizing the acquisition of real property and/or easement interests by any legal means for the Piper Road Project.
BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
(4)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the attached Resolution accepting the roads and drainage improvements for a portion of Deep Creek Boulevard and Seminole Road for maintenance and public use. 
BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
 G.Building Construction Services
 ( )No Items
 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 the settlement agreement between the County and the Charlotte County Park of Commerce, LLC.

BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
 M.Human Resources
 ( )No Items
 N.Human Services
 ( )No Items
 P.Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources
(1)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the renaming of the administration building (Building "A") at Charlotte Sports Park to Rowley-Zuraw Hall.
BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
(2)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Master Concession Agreement between the Ripken-Rays and Charlotte County for the Charlotte Sports Park Stadium.
BUDGETED ACTION:

None.

   
(3)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve partnership agreement between Charlotte County and Punta Gorda Garden Club, Inc.
BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
 Q.Public Safety
 ( )No Items
 R.Public Works
(1)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Set a public hearing for February 24, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.or as soon thereafter as may be heard, to consider approving a Resolution to use the uniform method of collecting non ad-valorem assessments for the proposed Burnt Store Lakes Underground Electric MSBU.
 

BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
(2)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Set a public hearing for February 24, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard, to consider approving an ordinance to change the ERU methodology for the South Burnt Store Street and Drainage MSBU.
BUDGETED ACTION:

None

   
 S.Tourism Development
 ( )No Items
 T.Utilities
 ( )No Items
 U.Other Agencies
 ( )No Items
 
V. REGULAR AGENDA
 Z.Regular Agenda
(1)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Select by ballot, one member to serve on the Housing Finance Authority for a four year term.
BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
(2)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Select by ballot one (1) person to serve on the Environmentally Sensitive Lands Oversight Committee as the Community Representative.  This term is effective immediately and expires January 23, 2011.
BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
(3)RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Discussion and possible direction of Mosquito Control adulticide services.

BUDGETED ACTION: Approve Budget Amendment #09-A13 in the amount of $106,000.
   
 
VI. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
10:00 A.M. 
(1)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve an Ordinance providing that the Code of Laws and Ordinance of Charlotte County, Florida, be amended by amending Chapter 1-11, Parks and Recreation, Article III, Parks and Recreation Facility Use Regulations; by providing for revision of the hours of use; and providing for conflict with other ordinances.
BUDGETED ACTION:

None

   
(2)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct a public hearing to consider approving an ordinance re-designating the purchasing department and director and establishing a local preference for competitive bids.
BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
(3)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct a public hearing to consider approving an ordinance amending the provisions of the Gulf Cove Street and Drainage MSBU to provide for an alternate member for the advisory board and to provide for the removal of advisory board members of the Unit by the BCC.
BUDGETED ACTION:

None

   
 
VII. PRESENTATION AGENDA
 
VIII. PUBLIC WORKSHOP AGENDA
 Public input permitted.
2:00 P.M. 
(1)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct a joint workshop between the Board of County Commissioners as ex-officio governing board of the Murdock Village Community Redevelopment Agency and the Murdock Village Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee.
BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
 
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
Tricia Duffy, District 5, Chairman
Richard Loftus, District 4, Vice-Chairman
Bob Starr, District 1
Adam Cummings, District 2
Robert Skidmore, District 3

Schedule of Future Closures/Hearings/Workshops
Monday, February 16, 2009– All County Buildings closed for President’s Day  

Tuesday, February 17, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - Board of County Commissioners, Regular Board Meeting, Administration Building, Room #119   

Wednesday, February 18, 2009, 1:00 p.m. - Joint Meeting - Charlotte County Airport Authority/Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners, Administration Building, Room #119

Friday, February 20, 2009, 9:00 a.m. – Goal Setting & Budget Workshop, Beach Complex, 4500 Harbor Blvd.  

Monday, February 23, 2009, 6:00 p.m. – Town Hall Meeting – State of the County, Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, 75 Taylor Street  

Tuesday, February 24, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - Board of County Commissioners Regular Board Meeting, Administration Building, Room #119  

Thursday, February 26, 2009, 10:00 a.m. – Public Workshop/BCC as ex-officio governing Board of Charlotte Harbor CRA & CHCRAA, Administration Building, Room #119  

Tuesday, March 3, 2009, 1:30 p.m. – Budget Workshop, Administration Building, Room #119  

Tuesday, March 10, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - Board of County Commissioners Regular Board Meeting, Administration Building, Room #119  

Friday, March 13, 2009, 9:00 a.m. – Joint Meeting/City of Punta Gorda & Charlotte County, Administration Building, Room #119  

Friday, March 13, 2009, 1:30 p.m. – Budget Workshop, Administration Building, Room #119  

Tuesday, March 17, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - Board of County Commissioners, Regular Board Meeting, Administration Building, Room #119  

Wednesday, March 18, 2009, 1:30 p.m. – Budget Workshop, Administration Building, Room #119  

Friday, March 20, 2009, 1:30 p.m. – Budget Workshop, Administration Building, Room #119  

Monday, March 23, 2009, 1:30 p.m. – Budget Workshop, Administration Building, Room #119  

Tuesday, March 24, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - Board of County Commissioners Regular Board Meeting, Administration Building, Room #119  

Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 1:30 p.m. – Budget Workshop, Administration Building, Room #119  

Monday, March 30, 2009, 1:30 p.m. – Budget Workshop, Administration Building, Room #119  

Tuesday, April 7, 2009, 1:30 p.m. – Budget Workshop, Administration Building, Room #119  

Tuesday, April 14, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - Board of County Commissioners Regular Board Meeting, Administration Building, Room #119  

Wednesday, April 15, 2009, 1:30 p.m. – Budget Workshop, Administration Building, Room #119  

Friday, April 17, 2009, 1:30 p.m. – Budget Workshop, Administration Building, Room #119  

Tuesday, April 21, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - Board of County Commissioners, Regular Board Meeting, Administration Building, Room #119  

Wednesday, April 22, 2009, 1:30 p.m. – Budget Workshop, Administration Building, Room #119  

Friday, April 24, 2009, 1:30 p.m. – Budget Workshop, Administration Building, Room #119  

Monday, April 27, 2009, 1:30 p.m. – Budget Workshop, Administration Building, Room #119  

Tuesday, April 28, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - Board of County Commissioners Regular Board Meeting, Administration Building, Room #119  

Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 1:30 p.m. – Budget Workshop, Administration Building, Room #119  

Tuesday, May 5, 2009, 10:00 a.m. – MSBU Workshop, Administration Building, Room #119  

Tuesday, May 5, 2009, 1:30 p.m. – Budget Workshop, Administration Building, Room #119  

Friday, May 8, 2009, 1:30 p.m. – Budget Workshop, Administration Building, Room #119  

Tuesday, May 12, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - Board of County Commissioners Regular Board Meeting, Administration Building, Room #119  

Friday, May 15, 2009, 1:30 p.m. – Budget Workshop, Administration Building, Room #119  

Monday, May 18, 2009, 1:30 p.m. – Budget Workshop, Administration Building, Room #119  

Tuesday, May 19, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - Board of County Commissioners, Regular Board Meeting, Administration Building, Room #119  

Wednesday, May 20, 2009, 1:30 p.m. – Budget Workshop, Administration Building, Room #119  

Monday, May 25, 2009 – All County Buildings closed for Memorial Day  

Tuesday, May 26, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - Board of County Commissioners Regular Board Meeting, Administration Building, Room #119  

Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 1:30 p.m. – Budget Workshop, Administration Building, Room #119  

Friday, May 29, 2009, 1:30 p.m. – Budget Workshop, Administration Building, Room #119  
 
 ADDENDUMS
   
(1)SUMMARY:
BUDGETED ACTION: None
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the renaming of the administration building (Building "A") at Charlotte Sports Park to Rowley-Zuraw Hall.