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
7/14/2009 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

Father Leo Smith
St. Charles Borremeo Catholic Church

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 - Richard Gillespie
Parks and Recreation Month
Wolfgang "Dick" Soine Day
Employee Recognition 
5 Years
Charles Bush, Jr.                                  Building Construction Services
Terry Drab                                           Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources
Heather Gordon                                   Building Construction Services
Alvin Hodge, Jr.                                   Facilities
Pauline Klein                                        Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources
Alison Layne                                        Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources
David Watson                                      Facilities  
20 Years
John Calendine                                     Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources
Christina Perin                                      Building Construction Services  
25 Years
Christopher Gleason                             Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources  
Not Attending
Jonathan Baldwin          5 years             Utilities
Terence Egalton            5 years             Facilities
Dale Hoskisson            5 years              GIS
Chris Schmidt               5 years             Growth Management
Larry Reed                   5 years             Facilities
Craig Soosh                 5 years             Fire/EMS
Award Presentations 
Steve Partington will present a plaque to the Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners acknowledging its cooperation and support of the 2009 Snowbird Classic Baseball Tournament.
 
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:
Murdock Village CRA Advisory Committee is seeking one volunteer representing the banking and finance sector or appraisal sector, the latter as defined in Chapter 475, Florida Statute.  The term is for three years, effective immediately.
South Gulf Cove Street & Drainage is seeking one volunteer to fill the vacant alternate seat on this committee.  Term is effective immediately and expires February 2011.  Must own property and live within the unit.
 
III. REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED
Minutes of the Charlotte Harbor CRA Advisory Committee Special Meeting of June 10, 2009.
 
 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:
March 20, 2009, 1:30 p.m. Budget Workshop
March 23, 2009, 1:30 p.m. Budget Workshop
March 24, 2009, 9:00 a.m. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
March 30, 2009, 1:30 p.m. Budget Workshop
April 7, 2009, 1:30 p.m. Budget Workshop

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

Appoint Jack Bateman to serve on the Environmentally Sensitive Lands Oversight Committee representing the environmental expertise category.  Length of term:  until January 23, 2010.


BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
(2)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Submit nominations to Governor's Appointment Office for the Children's Services Council for an expired term. M. Irene Feist, Steve Dionisio, and Teresa Palmer have applied.  Governor Crist will appoint one member for a four year term.
BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
(3)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Re-appoint Mr. Michael Brown to serve another three year term on the Deep Creek Street & Drainage Unit Advisory Committee.  Mr. Brown's term expired July 8, 2009 and he has requested to be re-appointed.
BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
(4)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Appoint Douglas Donovan to the Marine Advisory Committee, to fill the vacated position created by Paul Marcuzzo's retirement, as requested by the Committee members.  This term is effective immediately and shall expire December 31, 2009.
BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
 D.Administration
 ( )No Items
 E.County Attorney
(1)RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Approve advertisement for letters of interest to serve on 18-member (15 voting and three alternate non-voting) Charter Review Commission.


BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
 F.Budget and Administrative Services
(1)RECOMMENDED ACTION: a) Approve letter of commitment agreeing to pay Florida Healthy Kids Corp. an estimated $3,853 local match for children not qualifying for Federal funding.
b) Authorize Chairman to sign the letter of commitment.
c) Authorize Chairman to sign contract upon review and approval by the County Attorney's Office.

BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
(2)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Set a Public Hearing for July 28, 2009, at 10:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard, to consider approving an ordinance amending section 1-6-11 of the Charlotte County Code to provide for a $30 surcharge on noncriminal and criminal traffic violations to fund State Court Facilities.
BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
(3)RECOMMENDED ACTION: a) Accept the role as the coordinating unit of government in the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program with the Budget & Administrative Services Dept. administrating the grant, and
b) Authorize the Chair to sign the attached coordinator role acceptance form.

BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
(4)RECOMMENDED ACTION: a) Approve acceptance of the Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Grant in the amount of $275,631; and
b) Authorize the Chair to sign all necessary documents.

BUDGETED ACTION: This item will be budgeted in the FY 09-10 budget.
   
  Fiscal Services
 ( )No Items
  Information Technology
 ( )No Items
  Purchasing
(5)RECOMMENDED ACTION:

a) Approve the split Award of Bid #09-242, Medical Supplies for Fire/EMS, by line item at the unit prices bid to Interboro Packaging Corporation of Montgomery, NY; Kentron Health Care, Inc. of Springfield, TN; Progressive Medical of Vista, CA; Bound Tree Medical of Dublin, OH; Medi-Graphics, Inc. of Hallandale, FL; Medical Products Supply, Inc. of Babylon, NY; Moore Medical LLC of Farmington, CT; QuadMed, Inc. of Jacksonville, FL; S & W Healthcare Corp. of Brooksville, FL; Southeastern Emergency Youngsville, NC; Henry Schein Matrx Medical of Irmo, SC; and Midwest Medical Supply Co., LLC of Earth City, MO.  Term of contract is to be from date of award through and including September 30, 2010. 
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 required. FY09/10 proposed budget for medical supplies is $148,000.
   
(6)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve award of Bid #09-270, Shell/Rock Material - Annual Contract, at the unit prices indicated on the bid form as follows: 
a) Shell Material and Shell Rock, Supply Only and Supply and Delivery, to Washington Loop LLC of Punta Gorda, FL;
b) Limerock, Supply only, to Grippo Pavement Maintenance Inc. of Lehigh Acres, FL; and
c) Limerock, Supply and Delivery, to Swiftline Trucking Inc. of Cape Coral, FL. 
d)  Authorize the County Administrator to approve renewal options up to two 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, 2010.

BUDGETED ACTION: FY09 purchases to date are approximately $207,900.
   
(7)RECOMMENDED ACTION: a) Approve Amendment #7 to Contract #06-190, Project Management - Dredge Projects, with Coastal Engineering Consultants in the amount of $43,900.00; and
b) Authorize the Chair to sign the Amendment to the Contract to cover changes for survey services and drawings associated with Alligator Creek dredging.

BUDGETED ACTION: The FY09 budget contains funding for this change order in the Alligator Creek Waterway MSBU. CIP project c390502 Alligator Creek S Curve and Dredging. Total project budget is $1,301,000.
   
(8)RECOMMENDED ACTION: a) Award Request for Proposal No. 09-220, Charlotte County Fire Rescue / EMS Medical Director, to Dr. Daniel V. O'Leary, MD; 
b) Authorize negotiations; 
c) Authorize the Chairman to sign the Contract; and d)  Terminate Contract #03-129 with Dr. Raymond A. James, D.O., P.L., per the contract provisions of a 90-day notification.

BUDGETED ACTION: No Budget Action Required.  FY09/10 Budget is $46,940.
   
(9)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve deletion of the property inventory items listed on the attached for the month of July, 2009.
BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
  Real Estate Services
(10)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the attached resolution authorizing the Chair to execute an Addendum to the Lease Agreement for office and warehouse space located at 5474 Williamsburg Drive, Punta Gorda. This leased space is currently occupied by the County’s Fleet Management Services.
BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
(11)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Resolution authorizing the Chair to grant a non-exclusive utility easement to Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority over, under and across portions of County owned real property lying in the South Cleveland Subdivision adjacent to Charlotte County Fire/EMS Station No. 6.
BUDGETED ACTION:

None

   
(12)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the attached Resolution authorizing the Chair of the Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners to approve the agreement for exchange of the County's interest in six platted lots for the interest in six privately owned platted lots owned by Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity Inc., located in Charlotte County, Florida.
BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
 G.Building Construction Services
 ( )No Items
 H.Economic Development
(1)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve request for the Economic Development Office to become a member of the Southwest Florida Economic Development Partnership, Inc. and allow the Director of Economic Development to execute documentation to effect membership and represent Charlotte County on the Board of the Southwest Florida Economic Development Partnership.
BUDGETED ACTION:

None.

   
(2)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the overall conceptual plan for the Charlotte Harbor Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Gateway Harbor Walk Project and provide staff direction to proceed to final construction plans for Phase I. 
BUDGETED ACTION:

None.

   
 J.Environmental Services
 ( )No Items
 K.Facilities Construction and Maintenance
 ( )No Items
 L.Growth Management
(1)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve release of the Developer's Agreement and Cash Bond in the amount of $22,850.85; releasing $10,449.67 to Boca Gulf, LLC, and $12,401.18 to Angler's Club of Boca Grande, LLC.
BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
 M.Human Resources
(1)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Amendement to Collective Bargaining Agreement between Local 1010, IUPAT, and Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners.
BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
 N.Human Services
 ( )No Items
 P.Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources
 ( )No Items
 Q.Public Safety
 ( )No Items
 R.Public Works
 ( )No Items
 S.Tourism Development
 ( )No Items
 T.Utilities
 ( )No Items
 U.Other Agencies
 ( )No Items
 
V. REGULAR AGENDA
 Z.Regular Agenda
(1)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Presentation on Charlotte County Ten Year (FY 2009/2010 – FY 2018/2019) Transit Development Plan (TDP) presently being developed.  This was requested by MPO Board Members to the Board of County Commissioners. 
BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
(2)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Select by ballot one person to serve as resident and one to serve as employer on the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.  Length of terms:  1 year
BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
(3)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discussion and direction from Board for approving or not approving the Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority's (Authority) FY 2010 tentative budget.  The budget will be presented at the Authority Budget Hearing on July 29, 2009.  
BUDGETED ACTION: The Authority's FY 2010 tentative budget allocation to Charlotte County has been included in the Utilities FY2009/2010 proposed budget.
   
(4)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discussion on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Recovery Zone Bonds which is a stimulus bonding program authorized through the Internal Revenue Service.
BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
 
VI. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
10:00 A.M. 
(1)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct a public hearing to consider approving an ordinance removing certain properties from the Farabee Road Street & Drainage MSBU that do not receive a benefit from the Unit.
BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
(2)RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Conduct a public hearing to consider approving an ordinance amending the Capital Improvements Ordinance by the amount of CIP Amendment #09-C08.


BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
 
VII. PRESENTATION AGENDA
 
VIII. PUBLIC WORKSHOP AGENDA
 Public input permitted.
 ( )No Items
 
IX. BOARD WORKSHOP AGENDA
 No public input.
2:00 P.M. 
(1)RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct a Board Workshop to discuss the Charlotte County Economic Development Plan. 
BUDGETED ACTION: None
   
 
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
Friday, July 17, 2009, 1:30 p.m. – [If needed] Presentation of Tentative Budget, Administration Building, Room #119
 
Tuesday, July 21, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - Board of County Commissioners Regular Board Meeting, Administration Building, Room #119
 
Wednesday, July 22, 2009, 5:01 p.m. – MSBU Public Hearing, Administration Building, Room #119
 
Tuesday, July 28, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - Board of County Commissioners Regular Board Meeting, Administration Building, Room #119
 
Tuesday, August 11, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - Board of County Commissioners Regular Board Meeting, Administration Building, Room #119
 
Tuesday, August 18, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - Board of County Commissioners Regular Board Meeting, Administration Building, Room #119
 
Tuesday, August 25, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - Board of County Commissioners Regular Board Meeting, Administration Building, Room #119
 
Monday, September 7, 2009, All County Buildings Closed for Labor Day
 
Tuesday, September 8, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - Board of County Commissioners Regular Board Meeting, Administration Building, Room #119
 
Thursday, September 10, 2009, 5:01 p.m. – First Budget Public Hearing, Administration Building, Room #119
 
Tuesday, September 15, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - Board of County Commissioners Regular Board Meeting, Administration Building, Room #119
 
Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - Board of County Commissioners Regular Board Meeting, Administration Building, Room #119
 
Thursday, September 24, 2009, 5:01 p.m. – Final Budget Public Hearing, Administration Building, Room #119
 
 
 ADDENDUMS
   
(8)SUMMARY:
BUDGETED ACTION: No Budget Action Required.  FY09/10 Budget is $46,940.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: a) Award Request for Proposal No. 09-220, Charlotte County Fire Rescue / EMS Medical Director, to Dr. Daniel V. O'Leary, MD; 
b) Authorize negotiations; 
c) Authorize the Chairman to sign the Contract; and d)  Terminate Contract #03-129 with Dr. Raymond A. James, D.O., P.L., per the contract provisions of a 90-day notification.

   
(3)SUMMARY:
BUDGETED ACTION: The Authority's FY 2010 tentative budget allocation to Charlotte County has been included in the Utilities FY2009/2010 proposed budget.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discussion and direction from Board for approving or not approving the Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority's (Authority) FY 2010 tentative budget.  The budget will be presented at the Authority Budget Hearing on July 29, 2009.  
   
(4)SUMMARY:
BUDGETED ACTION:
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discussion on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Recovery Zone Bonds which is a stimulus bonding program authorized through the Internal Revenue Service.