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DECEMBER 6, 2011
The
Regular Meeting
of the
Board of Lee County Commissioners
was held on this date with the
following Commissioners present:
John E. Manning-Chairman
Brian Bigelow Vice-Chairman
Ray Judah
Tammy Hall
Frank Mann
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 9:30am. Commissioner Manning asked for a moment of
silence to remember Kevin Shea from Lehigh Acres. The Invocation was given by Pastor David Deaton, Life Church,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PRESENTATIONS
Commissioner Judah read and presented a Ceremonial Resolution recognizing Norman Love, of
Norman Love Confections 10
th
anniversary and proclaiming Norman Love Confections an icon of business success,
bringing positive attention and notoriety to Lee County.
(#20111002-
Commissioner Judah)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Referring to the
Agenda Revision Recap Sheet
dated December 6, 2011, the Chairman announced that:
One item would be heard at the appropriate time.
9:30 A.M. AGENDA ITEM
- Public Comment on Agenda Items
Consent (C) and Administrative (A)
The Chairman called for public comment; however, no one came forward.
The following are the Consent Agenda items that each Board member wished to have discussed:
Commissioner Hall - None
Commissioner Manning None
Commissioner Judah - None
Commissioner Mann - None
Commissioner Bigelow - None
CONSENT AGENDA
1. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve and authorize Chairman to execute
interlocal agreements
between Lee County
and the Captiva Erosion Prevention District, the City of Bonita Springs, the City of Cape
Coral, the City of Sanibel, the Town of Fort Myers Beach and the State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection for seven (7) separate Lee County Tourist
Development Council beach & shoreline projects.
(
#20110968-
VISITOR AND CONVENTION BUREAU)
FUNDING SOURCE:
Fund - Tourist development tax: Program-Major Maintenance Program.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Provides a mechanism to reimburse agencies with TDC beach and shoreline program
funds.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend approval.
Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Mann, called and carried.
2. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
No request received.
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3. CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN
A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
A) Authorize staff to serve as the Construction Manager and solicit informal sub-
contractor bids for the landscaping project on US 41 from Littleton Road to Hancock
Bridge Parkway, in accordance with Section 255.20, Florida Statutes, where a project cost
will not exceed $300,000.
B) Approve expenditure for the US 41 Landscaping in the amount of $175,000.00.
(
#20110941-
CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN)
FUNDING SOURCE:
Fund: General Fund; Program: Major Maintenance Project; Project US 41 Landscaping
Littleton Road to Hancock Bridge Pkwy and Roadway Beautification.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Authorizes the construction of landscaping and irrigation on US 41 from Littleton Road to
Hancock Bridge Parkway under management by county staff.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Mann, called and carried.
4. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
No request received.
5. COUNTY LANDS
A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
(A) Approve re-conveyance of a portion of a Viewer’s Road, currently known as Brown
Road, located in North Fort Myers in Section 34, Township 43 South, Range 24 East; and
(B) Authorize Chairman to execute
County Deed;
and
(C) Authorize County Lands Division to handle all documentation necessary to complete
transaction. (
#20110969-
COUNTY LANDS)
FUNDING SOURCE:
All costs are to be paid by requestor.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Returns the portion of Brown Road, not being used for intended purposes, to the adjacent
owner.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Mann, called and carried.
6. HUMAN SERVICES
A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve budget amendment resolutions for $1,936,459 in the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement funds #13920 and #33920; $681,871 in the
HOME
Investment Partnerships Program fund #13921; and $94,625 in the Emergency Shelter
Grant (ESG), General fund #00100, for Lee County to expend United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds awarded for FY 11-12.
(
#20110966-
HUMAN SERVICES)
FUNDING SOURCE:
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Entitlement Grants.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Establishes budget for Lee County’s HUD CDBG, HOME, and ESG Entitlement grants for
FY 11-12.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Mann, called and carried.
RESOLUTION NOS. 11-12-01 THRU 11-12-03 AND 11-12-11
B)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
1) Accept FY 2011-2012 supplemental funding in the amount of $91,250.00 from
Department of Veterans Affairs.
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2) Approve budget resolution for Department of Veterans Affairs in the amount of
$91,250.00 for county FY 11-12.
3) Authorize Chair to sign
sub recipient agreements
and necessary future amendments
once completed.
(#20110948-
HUMAN SERVICES)
FUNDING SOURCE:
Department of Veterans Affairs.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Provide funding for the continued operations of the Bob Janes Triage Center/Low Demand
Shelter to divert individuals with behavioral health crisis from the criminal justice system.
Allows the Department of Human Services to proceed with program activities, execute and
manage sub recipients agreements and prepare monthly reports.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Mann, called and carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-12-04
7. INDEPENDENT
No request received.
8. NATURAL RESOURCES/SOLID WASTE
No request received.
9. PARKS AND RECREATION
No request received.
10. PUBLIC SAFETY
No request received.
11. PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION
No request received.
12. TRANSPORTATION
A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve
Temporary Access Easement Agreement/Release of Claims
for Emily Lane.
(
#20110973-
TRANSPORTATION)
FUNDING SOURCE:
Fund - MSTBU Restricted and Transportation Trust; Program – MSTBU Restricted and
Transportation Operations Roadway.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Allows Lee County DOT, through a contractor, to make small drainage repairs along
Emily Lane in south Fort Myers.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Mann, called and carried.
13. UTILITIES
A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Developer Contributed Asset - Chabad Lubavitch of SW Florida, Inc. (BS
20110958/20465, MMM/SDG): Approve final acceptance, by Resolution and recording of
one (1) utility easement,
as a donation of a water main extension, one 6'' diameter fire line,
and a single sewer service, to provide potable water service, fire protection and sanitary
sewer service to 'CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF SW FLORIDA INC', a recently constructed
place of worship. This is a Developer contributed asset project located on the west side of
Winker Road approximately ½ mile south of McGregor Boulevard.
(
#20110958-
UTILITIES)
FUNDING SOURCE:
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No funds required.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Provides adequate utility infrastructure to support development of the subject property and
complies with the Lee County Utilities Design Manual.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approval.
Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Mann, called and carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-12-05
B)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Developer Contributed Asset – Watrous Plantation, Phase 1 (BS 2011/, THO/SDG):
Approve construction of water distribution and gravity collection systems serving
‘WATROUS PLANTATION, PHASE 1’, BACKBONE INFRASTRUCTURE, to provide
potable water service, fire protection, and sanitary sewer service to this phase of the
proposed residential development. This is a Developer contributed asset project located on
the south side of Iona Road approximately 1 mile west of McGregor Boulevard.
(#20110970-
UTILITIES)
FUNDING SOURCE:
No funds required.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Provides adequate utility infrastructure to support future development of the subject
property and complies with the Lee County Utilities Design Manual.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approval.
Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Mann, called and carried.
14. COUNTY ATTORNEY
A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Adopt Resolutions extending the commencement, phase, build out and expiration dates for
the Merchants Crossing DRI, Shell Point DRI, Stoneybrook DRI and Timberland &
Tiburon DRI by four years.
(#20110976-
COUNTY ATTORNEY)
FUNDING SOURCE:
N/A.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Extends the commencement, phase, build out and expiration dates in accordance with
Chapter 2011-139, Laws of Florida (HB 7207), adopted June 2, 2011.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution approving Development Order Amendments for each DRI.
Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Mann, called and carried.
RESOLUTION NOS.11-12-06 thru 11-12-09
15. HEARING EXAMINER
No request received.
16. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS
A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Request Board approves
disbursements.
The check and wire registers can now be viewed
on the Clerk's Website at WWW.LEECLERK.ORG by accessing the BOCC Minutes and
Documents link.
(#20111003-
FINANCE)
FUNDING SOURCE:
N/A.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Florida Statute Chapter 136.06 (1) requires that all County disbursements be recorded in
the Minutes of the Board.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Compliance with the requirements of FS 136.06 (1).
Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Mann, called and carried.
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B)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve the Minutes for the following meetings of the Board of County Commissioners
held during the week of November 21 through November 25, 2011
November 21, 2011 (Zoning).
(#20111004-
MINUTES)
FUNDING SOURCE:
N/A.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Approval of the Board Minutes, pursuant to Florida Statute 286.011.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Mann, called and carried.
17. PORT AUTHORITY AND OTHER GOVERNING BOARDS
No request received.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
1. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
No request received.
2. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
No request received.
3. CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN
No request received.
4. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
No request received.
A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve proposal for a year-long celebration of Lee County's 125th anniversary.
(#20110991-
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS)
FUNDING SOURCE:
There currently is no budget. Many of the proposed activities have no cost. Others
represent a loss of potential revenue rather than a hard cost. The final celebration in
December 2012 would come from the General Fund.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Give direction to staff to incorporate the 125th anniversary into the activities already
planned for departments in 2012.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve activities that do not require additional budget, additional lost revenue, or
increase in staff resources.
District #3 Executive Assistant Molly Schweers narrated a Power Point presentation, noting monthly activities to
generating revenue or that did not require additional budget to facilitate the Lee County 125 years celebration.
5. COUNTY LANDS
No request received.
6. HUMAN SERVICES
No request received.
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7. INDEPENDENT
No request received.
8. NATURAL RESOURCES/SOLID WASTE
No request received.
9. PARKS AND RECREATION
No request received.
10. PUBLIC SAFETY
A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
(A.) Approve additional language and authority (items B, C, and D below) under existing
Bid Waiver # W-080165 which was Board approved on February 19, 2008.
(B.) Request that the Board authorize the Chair on behalf of the BOCC to execute and
sign the required annual
Products and Services Agreement
(Attachment #1) as well as
annual agreements required for succeeding years under this waiver.
(C.) Acknowledge and accept the name change of the vendor from Embarq to
CenturyLink.
(D.) Request that all of the privileges; estimated annual expenditure of $1,775,000; and
term(s) granted under the original waiver remain in effect as originally written.
(#20110951-
PUBLIC SAFETY)
FUNDING SOURCE:
Fund: E-911 Operations.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Allows the Public Safety e-911 Program to procure the necessary equipment and
maintenance for the county-wide operated emergency 9-1-1 telephone system.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
Commissioner Judah moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Hall, called and carried.
11. PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION
No request received.
12. TRANSPORTATION
No request received.
13. UTILITIES
No request received.
14. COUNTY ATTORNEY
A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve the Contract between Lee County Board of County Commissioners and
SEIU/NAGE / International Association of EMT's and Paramedics, Local R-533
to be
effective from October 1, 2011, through September 30, 2012.
(#20110953-
COUNTY
ATTORNEY)
FUNDING SOURCE:
N/A.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Completes negotiations.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Both Parties have conscientiously worked on the Collective Bargaining Agreement and
recommend approval by the Board.
Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Mann, called and carried.
B)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
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Acknowledge
publication of the newly established county commission district boundaries.
(#20110961-
COUNTY ATTORNEY)
FUNDING SOURCE:
N/A.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Complies with statutory requirements to enter the proof of publication of new district
boundaries on the minutes of the Board.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Judah, called and carried.
15. HEARING EXAMINER
No request received.
16. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS
No request received.
17. PORT AUTHORITY AND OTHER GOVERNING BOARDS
No request received.
WALK-ON ITEM NO. 1
1. ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
1) Approve
Change Order No. 2
to Project B-11-21 BONITA BEACH ROAD PHASE II FROM
OLD 41 TO LIME STREET for OldCastle Contracting d/b/a APAC Southeast, Inc., Contract No.
5697 in the amount of $187,626.00. The Change Order adds 60 days to the contract due to delay
from utility relocations.
Authorize Chair to execute Change Order on behalf of the Board.
(#20110959-
TRANSPORTATION)
FUNDING SOURCE:
Fund - Road Impact Fees - Southwest District and Bonita Springs Contribution; Program - Capital
Projects; Project - Bonita Beach Road Phase II.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Increases contract amount to compensate contractor for additional work to revise maintenance of
traffic plans and phasing to provide a 5-lane section rather than four lanes undivided,
revise/update signals to meet current standards, and change to asphalt base in an area over a gas
main for safety.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
REASON FOR WALK ON:
It is necessary to expedite approval of the change order so the contractor doesn't have to stop
work. The change order provides for updated Maintenance of Traffic plans necessary to have a
five lane section rather than a four lane section during contractor construction.
Commissioner Judah moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Hall, called and carried.
COMMISSIONER ITEMS
WORD OF LIFE CHURCH – Commissioner Hall noted that the Counsel General from Israel for
Florida and Puerto Rico along with Mayor Goldsmith spoke to over 400 people celebrating the relationships with
Israel.
LEAGUE OF WOMAN VOTERS – Commissioner Hall recognized Rick Berges for providing a
slideshow presentation on Saturday, and noted the Everglades Coalition meetings would take place January 4
th
thru
the 8
th
at Hutchinson Island in Stuart Florida.
SPRING CREEK DREDGING-Commissioner Judah noted a request from Ron Pure for Administrative
Staff and the Department of Natural Resources to look into possible dredging activities in repair of markers along the
Spring Creek area and some of the tributaries leading into Spring Creek. Commissioner Manning noted he was aware
of this issue and requested that Natural Resources Division Director Roland Ottolini bring this back in the near future.
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WEEKLY MEETINGS WITH COUNTY MANAGER-Commissioner Bigelow noted he would be
setting up routine meetings with the County Manager concerning upcoming Administrative Code amendments.
AMENDMENTS TO THE L.D.C.-Commissioner Manning noted he had
sent a memo
requesting
amendments to the Land Development Code scheduled for the 13
th
regarding the Matlacha Overlay District provisions
be deferred. Commissioner Hall moved to defer, seconded by Commissioner Mann. Following comments by
Commissioner Bigelow, the motion was called and carried..
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Commissioner Hall moved to reappoint Ronald Inge to the
LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
COMMITTEE DISTRICT 4
, William Marron to the
BIRKDALE STREETLIGHTING UNIT COMMITTEE
DISTRICT 4,
Clifford Riley to the
BIRKDALE STREETLIGHTING UNIT COMMITTEE DISTRICT 4
,
Margaret Banyan to the
COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
, and Mitch Hutchcraft to the
LOCAL
PLANNING AGENCY COMMITTEE DISTRICT 4,
seconded by Commissioner Mann, called and carried.
Commissioner Mann moved to reappoint Charles G. Verwilt to the
COMMUNITY
SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE DISTRICT #5
, Karen Swanbeck to the
COASTAL
ADVISORY COUNCIL COMMITTEE DISTRICT # 5-AT LARGE
, Jim W. Green to the
LOCAL PLANNING
AGENCY COMMITTEE DISTRICT #5
, James M. Ink to the
HISTORIC PRESERVATION ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
, Tanya N. Forrester to the
EXTENSION SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE DISTRICT #5-
AT LARGE
, Durward Hussey to the
PLUMBING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS & APPEALS COMMITTEE
AT LARGE-CONTRACTOR
, and Joe Rider to the
CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS &
APPEALS COMMITTEE AT LARGE-MOBILE HOME INSTALLER
, seconded by Commissioner Hall, called
and carried.
Commissioner Judah moved to reappoint Michael Morgan to the
NORTHEAST HURRICANE BAY
MSTU COMMITTEE
, Joseph Vecchio to the
NORTHEAST HURRICANE BAY MSTU COMMITTEE
, Denis
Krsnak to the
NORTHEAST HURRICANE BAY MSTU COMMITTEE,
George Cummings to the
NORTHEAST HURRICANE BAY MSTU COMMITTEE
, Patrick Geraghty to the
COASTAL ADVISORY
COUNCIL COMMITTEE
, Laura Roler to the
EXTENSION SERVICES COMMITTEE
, James Rodgers to the
PALMETTO POINT AND PALMETTO POINT UNIT 2 SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
COMMITTEE
, and Diana Giraldo to the
COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE,
seconded by
Commissioner Hall, called and carried.
Commissioner Manning requested a motion to appoint Jim Green to the
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
COMMITTEE, LPA REP ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE (
RESOLUTION NO. 11-12-10)
and
David Rice to the
LEE COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY COMMITTEE EDUCATION
,
and a reappointment of Eugene S. Trefethen to the
FT. MYERS/LEE COUNTY ENTERPRISE ZONE
COMMITTEE BUSINESS OWNER IN EZ
, Bill Barnwell to the
FT. MYERS/LEE COUNTY ENTERPRISE
ZONE COMMITTEE BUSINESS OWNER IN EZ
, Misty Nabers to the
COASTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE AT-LARGE (GASPARILLA ISLAND/BOCA GRANDE)
, Heidi Taulman to the
COMMUNITY
SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE DISTRICT #1
, and Noel Andress to the
LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
COMMITTEE DISTRICT #1.
Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Judah, called and
carried.
COUNTY MANAGER ITEMS
County Manager Karen B. Hawes had nothing to offer.
COUNTY ATTORNEY ITEMS
County Attorney Michael Hunt requested permission to respond to the letter from Timothy
Schoenwalder Esq.
representing the Champion Development Corporation on behalf of the Board. Commissioner Hall
so moved, seconded by Commissioner Manning, called and carried.
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The Chairman adjourned the meeting at 10:05am.
ATTEST:
CHARLIE GREEN, CLERK
__________________________
Deputy Clerk
___________________________
Chairman, Lee County Commission
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