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The
Regular Meeting
of the
Board of
Lee County Commissioners
was held on this date with the
following Commissioners present:
John Manning, Vice Chairman
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. The Invocation was given by
Pastor Wes Olds,
Grace United Methodist Church of
Cape Coral, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Commissioner Judah read and presented a Ceremonial Resolution recognizing
Ms. Jackie Figueroa for
her hard work, journalistic accomplishments, and outstanding commitment to the people of
Lee County and Southwest
Florida.
Ms. Figueroa accepted the Resolution, and thanked the Board. (
#20110720-
COMMISSIONER JUDAH)
Commissioner Mann read and presented a Ceremonial Resolution proclaiming September 17, 2011 as
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, and September 17
th
through September 23
rd
, 2011 as Constitution Week in
Lee County; and encourage civic, social, and educational organizations, including the Caloosa Chapter, Sons of the
American Revolution (SAR), Southwest Florida Chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Children
of the American Revolution, and all area veteran’s organizations, to conduct ceremonies and programs that celebrate
our Constitution and reaffirm our rights and responsibilities as citizens of our great nation. President of the Caloosa
Chapter SAR Reverend
Dr. Randy Moody, and the other officers accepted the Resolution and thanked the Board.
(
#20110721-
COMMISSIONER MANN)
Walk-on Item No. 1 was heard at this time. See that item for action taken.
County Attorney
Michael Hunt will reaffirm the scheduling of the Closed Executive Session relating to
Lee County v.
Tex Development Corp., et. al.
Referring to the
Revised Agenda Recap Sheet
dated September 13, 2011, the Chairman announced
that:
Consent Agenda Item 7(c) should be deferred for one week to allow for further review. Commissioner
Manning moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Judah, called and carried.
On Consent Agenda Item 10(a), within the
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Replace the word
“Naravez with “Marvaez”. Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Manning, called and
carried.
9:30 AM PRESENTATION –
LAKE OKEECHOBEE AND CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER UPDATE
With the use of a PowerPoint presentation (
copy on file in the Minutes office)
, U.S. Corps of Engineers
(USACE),
Colonel Alfred Pantano provided an update on Lake Okeechobee and Caloosahatchee River.
9:30 A.M. AGENDA ITEM
- Public Comment on Agenda Items
Consent (C) and Administrative (A)
No one from the general public came forward to offer comments.
The following are the Consent Agenda items that each Board member wished to have discussed:
Commissioner Mann – 7(a), 13(b)
Commissioner Manning - None
Commissioner Judah - None
Commissioner Hall - None
Commissioner Bigelow – 13(b)
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A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve, and authorize the Chair to accept and execute, the
"Sign-Off" letter
from Katie
Haas, Director, Florida Business Operations, of the
Boston Red Sox Baseball Club Limited
Partnership, permitting the Sterling Mets, LP dba
New York Mets to sublease the City of
Palms Park for the term of September 14, 2011, to October 10, 2011.
(
#20110689-
SPORTS DEVELOPMENT)
FUNDING SOURCE:
N/A
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Acceptance of the letter grants
Lee County the ability to sublease the
City of Palms
Stadium and equipment to the
New York Mets for their Fall Instructional League with the
anticipation of drawing residents to the area for additional events.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Accept letter.
Commissioner Manning moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Hall, called and carried.
B)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve, and authorize the Chair to execute, a
License
between
Lee County and the
Sterling Mets, LP regarding use of the
City of Palms Park for the term of September 14,
2011, to October 10, 2011. Additionally, approve budget resolution for FY11-12.
(
#20110691-
SPORTS DEVELOPMENT)
FUNDING SOURCE:
N/A.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Allows the Sterling Mets, LP use of the Licensed Premises and equipment for their Fall
Instructional League for the term of September 14, 2011, to October 10, 2011. The
Sterling Mets, LP will pay
Lee County a facility rental fee of $12,000.00 for use of City of
Palms Park.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve License and budget resolution.
Commissioner Manning moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Hall, called and carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-09-15
3. CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN
A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Adopt Budget Amendment Resolution and accept donations totaling $964.00.00 for use
related to the LeeGrows program. (
#20110586-
PUBLIC RESOURCES)
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FUNDING SOURCE:
Donations.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Allows the use of funds for LeeGrows.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
After Chairman Mann thanked
Ms. Carolyn Murphey and the other donors for their contributions to the
Lee Grows
program, Commissioner Manning moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Hall, called and carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-09-16
B)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Request Board accept receipt of $77,592.00 from two insurance carriers of the responsible
parties to repair accident damage to 2010 Gillig Bus 503 in the amount of $30,097.00, and
accident damage to 2008 Gillig Bus #423 in the amount of $47,495.00. Request Board
approval for a budget amendment of $77,592.00. (
#20110568-
TRANSIT)
FUNDING SOURCE:
No additional funds required.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Establishes a budget for both the revenue and expense to repair Bus 503 and Bus 423.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
Commissioner Manning moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Hall, called and carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-09-17
C)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve extension of the following two (2) MSTBU Interfund loans from 9/30/2011 to
9/30/2012: Palmona Park loans #178 and #188 (Fund 10228) for $7,023.00 plus accrued
interest; and
San Carlos loan #174 (Fund 10234) for $26,821.00 plus accrued interest.
(
#20110651-
PUBLIC RESOURCES)
FUNDING SOURCE:
Palmona Park Streetlighting district and
San Carlos Park loans provided by MSTBU
Restricted Fund (10400).
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Provides extension of loans until collection of revenues to reimburse for services.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
DURING THE ANNOUNCEMENTS PORTION OF THE MEETING, THE CHAIRMAN ANNOUNCED THAT:
Consent Agenda Item 7(c) should be deferred for one week to allow for further review. Commissioner Manning
moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Judah, called and carried.
8. NATURAL RESOURCES/ SOLID WASTE
A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve budget resolution for FY 10-11 in the amount of $200,000.00. In accordance
with the Purchase Agreement, the County received $200,000.00 for future environmental
restoration and management of Parcel 389, a Conservation 20/20 property located on Pine
Island. (
#20110701-
PARKS AND RECREATION)
FUNDING SOURCE:
Fund-Capital Improvement-Environmentally Sensitive Land; Program-Parks and
Recreation Operations; Project-Conservation 20/20-Parcel 389.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Allows funds to be identified for future environmental restoration and management of the
property.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
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Commissioner Manning moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Hall, called and carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-09-18
A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve
Extension to Interlocal Agreement
with the
City of Fort Myers for Fire Protection
and Prevention Services to the Maravilla MSTU and Naravez Marvaez for the period
beginning October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012, based on final taxable value
provided by the Property Appraiser utilitizing four mills as millage rate.
(
#20110550-
PUBLIC SAFETY)
FUNDING SOURCE:
Non-Department, Maravilla Fire Protection, Other Contracted Services.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Continues fire protection services to the residents of Maravilla MSTU District by the City
of
Fort Myers Fire Department.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
DURING THE ANNOUNCEMENTS PORTION OF THE MEETING, THE CHAIRMAN ANNOUNCED THAT:
On Consent Agenda Item 10(a), within the
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Replace the word “Naravez with
“Marvaez”. Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Manning, called and carried.
Commissioner Manning moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Hall, called and carried.
11. PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION
A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve entering into a
Landscape Installation and Maintenance Agreement
County and
Worthington Community Master Homeowners Association, Inc. and authorize
the Chair to execute the agreement. (
#20110697-
TRANSPORTATION)
FUNDING SOURCE:
None required by the County. Funding to be provided by the Worthington Community
Master Homeowners Association.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Establishes the installation and maintenance responsibilities of both parties and allows the
Worthington Community to landscape their community entrance on
Bonita Beach Road at
South Hampton Drive within the County right-of-way.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
Commissioner Manning moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Hall, called and carried.
A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Developer Contributed Asset: Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, as a donation of
one 10-inch diameter master meter assembly to provide potable water service and fire
protection to
San Marino, a recently constructed multi-family residential development.
This asset project is located on the southeast corner of
Ben Hill Griffin Parkway and
Marino Pointe Drive, approximately 2/3 of a mile northwest of Estero Parkway.
(
#20110674-
UTILITIES)
FUNDING SOURCE:
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.
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Commissioner Manning moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Hall, called and carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-09-19
B)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Concur with the ranking of Consultants by the Competitive Negotiations Committee for
CN-11-14 Utilities Rate Financial Consultant, in the following order of ranking and
authorize contract negotiations to commence with the number one ranked firm:
(1)
Public Resources Management Group, Inc. (PRMG)
(2) Burton & Associates
(3) Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc.
(
#20110684-
UTILITIES)
FUNDING SOURCE:
N/A
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Consultant will provide general utility financial consulting services and assistance for the
Lee County Utilities Division.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
Commissioners Bigelow and Mann expressed concern regarding the ranking of consultants. Commissioner Judah
moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Manning. Utilities Director
Pam Keyes responded to concerns, and
provided clarification on the necessity of the consultants. Discussion ensued with
Ms. Keyes,
Assistant County
Manager
Doug Meurer, and Procurement Manager Bob Franceschini responding to Board questions. After
Commissioner Hall requested a copy of the agreement, and Commissioner Bigelow requested a copy of Attorney John
Fumero’ s contracts, the motion was called and carried, with Commissioners Mann and Bigelow dissenting.
16. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS
A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve
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. (
#20110723-
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 Manning moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Hall, called and carried.
B)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve the Minutes for the following meetings of the Board of County Commissioners
held during the week of August 29 through September 2, 2011:
August 29, 2011 (Budget Workshop) August 30, 2011 (Regular)
August 31, 2011 (Executive Session)
(
#20110724-
MINUTES)
FUNDING SOURCE:
N/A
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
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Approval of the Board Minutes, pursuant to Florida Statute 286.011.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
Commissioner Manning moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Hall, called and carried.
C)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve disbursement of excess funds resulting from the sale of tax deed certificates to
claimants verified and certified under Florida Statutes 197.582.
Tax Deed No.
2010-002716
2010-002918
2010-002928
Claimants
First American Mortgage, Inc.
Amount
$32.44
$34.65
$34.65
(
#20110725-
DELINQUENT TAX)
FUNDING SOURCE:
Proceeds from a tax deed sale in excess of the taxes and/or liens owed are being held by
the Board for disbursements in accord with Florida Statutes, Chapter 197.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Provides for disbursement of excess tax deed proceeds to an appropriate claimant in
compliance with statutory rules and requirements.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve disbursement to identified claimants.
Commissioner Manning moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Hall, called and carried.
17. PORT AUTHORITY AND OTHER GOVERNING BOARDS
3. CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN
A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Authorize the continued ongoing utilization of Waiver W-060417, Gillig Bus Parts for
Lee
Tran, from the parts division of
Gillig Corporation with an estimated annual expenditure of
$125,000.00. (
#20110705-
TRANSIT)
FUNDING SOURCE:
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Independent Division, Transit Operating, Fixed Route, Equipment Repair Parts, Vehicle
Maintenance.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Allows Transit to obtain bus parts from
Gillig Corporation.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Manning. Transit Director
Steve Myers explained
the expenditures, and Procurement Manager Bob Franceschini clarified the utilization of the waiver. Following Board
discussion, the motion was called and carried.
B)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
1. Approve Addendum to the Construction Manager Agreement under project RFQ-11-05
Annual Contract for Construction Management, for the project known as Admin Building
Re-Roof, to WestCo Builders of
Florida, Inc. (a local contractor), Contract No. 5668, for a
Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $307,828.00 (includes CM Fee of $22,915.00 or
8.65%), utilizing 100% local vendors, with a total project time of sixty (60) calendar days.
2. Approve waiving of the formal process (if needed) and authorize the use of Direct
Materials Purchase Order as provided for in the CM Agreement with
Lee County, which
allows the County to purchase directly from suppliers of equipment and/or materials as a
cost/time saving measure.
3. Authorize Chair to execute Addendum upon receipt.
(
#20110708-
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
FUNDING SOURCE:
Fund – General
Fund; Program –
Major Maintenance Project; Project -
Re-Roof
Administration Building.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Provides a Construction Manager for the re-roofing of the Administration Building.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
Commissioner Manning moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Hall.
Assistant County Manager
Pete Winton
requested this item be deferred for one week. Following response by Facilities Management Director
Rich Beck to
Commissioner Bigelow’s question, the motion was called and carried.
8. NATURAL RESOURCES/ SOLID WASTE
11. PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION
15. HEARING EXAMINER
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16. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS
17. PORT AUTHORITY AND OTHER GOVERNING BOARDS
THE 9:30 AM PUBLIC HEARINGS WERE HEARD SIMULTANEOUSLY, WITH VOTES TAKEN
SEPARATELY.
9:30 A.M. AGENDA ITEM –
Public Hearing
1. ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Conduct a public hearing; adopt an ordinance amending the
Lee County Parks and Recreation
Ordinance No. 06-26, as amended. (
#20110685-
COUNTY ATTORNEY)
FUNDING SOURCE:
N/A.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Eliminates any potential violation of the regulatory preemption pertaining to firearms, ammunition
and related components adopted by the Florida Legislature in Florida Statutes Chapter 790.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt ordinance.
Assistant County Attorney
Dawn Perry-Lehnert approved, as to legal form and sufficiency, the
Affidavit of
Publication for the two 9:30 AM Public Hearings
and entered it into the record. She further noted there were two
separate Public Hearings with like issues dealing with amendment of the County’s regulations based on the recent
legislative change. The Chairman called for public comment and the following citizen came forward:
All Faiths Unitarian Congregation
Minister Dr.
Wayne Robinson
Following Board comments, Commissioner Manning moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Hall, called and
carried, with Commissioners Judah and Bigelow dissenting. The Ordinance adopted by the Board and filed was
LEE
COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 11-09, ENTITLED:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
LEE COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 06-26,
KNOWN AS THE
LEE COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION ORDINANCE
TO AMEND SECTION 6.1 PERTAINING TO WEAPONS; PROVIDING FOR
EFFECT OF RECITALS, CONFLICTS, INCLUSION IN THE CODE,
SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE
2. ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Conduct a public hearing; adopt an ordinance amending
Lee County Noise Ordinance No. 93-15,
as amended. (
#20110686-
COUNTY ATTORNEY)
FUNDING SOURCE:
N/A
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Eliminates any potential violation of the regulatory preemption pertaining to firearms, ammunition
and related components adopted by the Florida Legislature in Florida Statutes Chapter 790.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt ordinance.
Commissioner Manning moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Hall, called and carried, with Commissioners
Judah and Bigelow dissenting. The Ordinance adopted by the Board and filed was
NO. 11-10, ENTITLED:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
LEE COUNTY NOISE CONTROL
ORDINANCE NO. 93-15, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NOS. 94-17 AND
96-13
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF “IMPULSIVE SOUND”,
PROVIDING FOR EFFECT OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS
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OF LAW SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, SCRIVENER’S ERRORS AND
AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WALK-ON ITEM NO. 1 WAS HEARD DURING THE PRESENTATION.
1. ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Ceremonial presentation recognizing contributors of the Big Backpack Event. (
#20110755-
COMMISSIONER
JUDAH)
Commissioner Judah read and presented a Ceremonial Resolution recognizing founders of the Multicultural
Centre of SW
Florida, Inc., and extended heartfelt appreciation to
Leonardo Garcia,
Connie Ramos-Williams and Ron
and
Pat Morgan for their passion and commitment to making a difference in the academic lives of so many
Lee
County Students – our future leaders.
Mr. Garcia and the volunteers accepted the Resolution, and thanked the Board.
VOTING REMINDER – Commissioner Hall reminded all
Cape Coral residents to vote.
BOB JANES TRIAGE CENTER – Commissioner Hall presented a check of $2,500.00 from the
Southwest Florida Workforce Development Board for the
Bob Janes Triage Center.
CHILDREN’S EVENT TO BENEFIT
RONALD MACDONALD HOUSE – Commissioner Hall
stated she attended the children’s event held at the Marina Village in
Cape Coral with approximately $3,800.00 raised.
IMPASSABLE ROADWAYS – Commissioner Hall expressed concern over the condition/safety of
two roadways, Bartholomew and Laurel, and requested an update from Emergency Management Staff.
MATLACHA BRIDGE BAT HABITAT – Commissioner Judah noted that the Bats have returned to
the area and are using the new bat houses. Commissioner Hall left the meeting briefly during Commissioner Judah’s
comments.
NOTICE OF TIME OFF – Commissioner Bigelow indicated the need for a policy in which Contract
Employees with predetermined time off should inform the Board members.
LETTER
TO GOVERNOR & LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION – Chairman Mann indicated that
Human Services Director Ann Arnall had drafted a letter for his signature to be sent to the Governor and the
Legislative Delegation requesting funds for the
Bob Janes Triage Center. Commissioner Hall moved approval,
seconded by Commissioner Manning, called and carried.
Chairman Mann requested a motion to reappoint
James M. Ink to the
EXECUTIVE REGULATORY
OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.
Commissioner Manning moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Hall, called
and carried.
Commissioner Hall moved to reappoint
Tracy Hayden to the
EXECUTIVE REGULATORY
OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE,
reappoint
Chris Berardi to the
AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE
(
RESOLUTION NO. 11-09-20)
, reappoint Jennifer Sapen and Michael Ekblad to the
LAND DEVELOPMENT
CODE ADVISORY BOARD,
and reappoint
Michael Antone to the
CONSTRUCTION LICENSING BOARD
seconded by Commissioner Manning, called and carried.
Commissioner Manning moved to reappoint James Schivinski to the
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
, reappoint
Liz Donley to the
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE ADVISORY
BOARD,
and David Salko to the
ROADWAY LANDSCAPE ADVISORY COMMITTEE,
seconded by
Commissioner Hall, called and carried.
Assistant County Manager
Holly Schwartz had no items to be discussed.
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County Attorney
Michael Hunt reaffirmed the scheduling of the Closed Executive Session relating to
Lee County v.
Tex Development Corp., et. al.
The Chairman recessed the meeting until 5:00 p.m. The Chairman called the meeting back to order at 5:00 p.m. with
all Commissioners present. Commissioner Bigelow arrived at 5:01 p.m.
5:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM –
Public Hearing
1. ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Conduct a public hearing on the proposed redistricting of the
Lee County Commission Districts.
If after receiving public input a consensus on an alternative, or modified alternative, is reached,
direct staff to set the necessary public hearing for the adoption of a Resolution establishing and
changing the
Lee County Commission Districts pursuant to the 2010 Census. (
#20110687-
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
FUNDING SOURCE:
N/A.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Establishes districts with approximately equal population, as required by the Florida Statute.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Select Alternative 1.
Chief
Assistant County Attorney
Donna Marie Collins approved, as to legal form and sufficiency, the
Affidavit of
Publication
for this item, and briefly described the request. Commissioner Bigelow arrived at this time. Division of
Planning Principal Planner
Rick Burris presented five (5) alternatives for the proposed redistricting, and advised that
the refinement of the 5 alternatives resulted in the creation of a sixth alternative that meets all the criteria established
for redistricting. The Chairman called for public comment and the following concerned citizens came forward:
Lehigh Acres resident
Greater
Pine Island Civic Association representative
Matlacha resident
The Reserve at Estero representative
Brooks Concerned Citizens representative
Nick Batos
Estero Council of Community Leaders representative
Concerned Citizens of Bayshore Community representative
Steve Brodkin
Estero resident
Bev MacNellis
Commissioners Manning and Judah thanked all who had worked to put together Alternative 6. Board discussion
ensued with
Mr. Burris and County Attorney Hunt responding to questions. Commissioner Hall moved Alternative 6
to Public Hearing on October 11, 2011 at 9:30 a.m., seconded by Commissioner Manning. After Attorney Collins
confirmed that a
map
would be published in the News-Press depicting the division lines proposed in Alternative 6, the
motion was called and carried.
Public Presentation of Matters by Citizens
Alva resident
indicated concern over the
East County Surface Water Management
Plan; and requested the County finish the
Lee County Master Water Plan. He
also commented on the Fumero Contract (
copies on file in the Minutes office)
.
The Chairman adjourned the meeting at 5:39 p.m.
__________________________
_____________________________
Chairman,
Lee County Commission
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