Author: kmotz Comments: Company: Clerk of Courts CreationDate: 2013/06/12 09:19:30-04'00' Creator: Acrobat PDFMaker 10.1 for Word Keywords: ModDate: 2013/06/12 09:19:34-04'00' Producer: Adobe PDF Library 10.0 SourceModified: 2013/06/12 13:19:26 Subject: Title: __The Regular Meeting of the Board of Lee County Commissioners was held this date with the following Commissioners present: xmp:xmp:ModifyDate: 2013-06-12T09:19:34-04:00 xmp:xmp:CreateDate: 2013-06-12T09:19:30-04:00 xmp:xmp:MetadataDate: 2013-06-12T09:19:34-04:00 xmp:xmp:CreatorTool: Acrobat PDFMaker 10.1 for Word xmp:xmpMM:DocumentID: uuid:2f50e373-f4ae-4ef1-b124-dd2c6182904d xmp:xmpMM:InstanceID: uuid:6f3b8fa6-5ec6-4b77-9e8f-2f7fc109dde0 xmp:xmpMM:subject: 3 xmp:dc:format: application/pdf xmp:dc:title: __The Regular Meeting of the Board of Lee County Commissioners was held this date with the following Commissioners present: xmp:dc:creator: kmotz xmp:pdf:Producer: Adobe PDF Library 10.0 xmp:pdfx:SourceModified: D:20130612131926 xmp:pdfx:Company: Clerk of Courts Page 1 BOOK - 2011R - B.O.C.C.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PAGE: 463 OCTOBER 4, 2011 The Regular Meeting of the Board of Lee County Commissioners was held on this date with the following Commissioners present: Frank B. Mann, Chairman John E. Manning, Vice Chairman A. Brian Bigelow Ray Judah Tammara Hall The Chairman called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m., and asked fora moment of silence to honor the memory of Jerry Schmoyer, a well-known area developer, who passed away on September 29, 2011. The Invocation was given by Paul Lodato, WRXY Christian Television, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENTATIONS Commissioner Hall read and presented a Ceremonial Resolution proclaiming the week of October 2- 10, 2011 as Lee Memorial Health Systems Auxiliaries Week in Lee County and urging our citizens to recognize theses Auxiliaries and their members for their past, present and future contributions to quality health are for us all. LMHS Board Member and Auxiliary Liaison Diane Champion accepted the Resolution on behalf of the Auxiliaries, and expressed appreciation to the Board for the recognition. (#20110804-Commissioner Hall) Members of Girl Scouts Troop #798 from Estero reviewed their individual projects in pursuit of the Girl Scout Bronze Award. Members of the troop presented a painting made by the Troop, asking everyone to Make a “PAWSitive” Difference. The painting will be on display at the Lee County Animal Shelter promoting pet adoptions. (#20110805-County Commissioners) ANNOUNCEMENTS Referring to the Agenda Recap Sheet dated October 4, 2011, the Chairman announced that one Walk-On item would be taken 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 to offer comment. The following are Consent Agenda items that each Board member wished to have discussed: Commissioner Hall - None Commissioner Manning None Commissioner Judah – None Commissioner Bigelow-5B, 13A, 14C, 14D, 14E Commissioner Mann - None CONSENT AGENDA 1. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION No requests received. 2. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT No requests received. 3. CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN No requests received. 4. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS No requests received. ---------------------------------------------APPROVED MINUTES OF 100411R------------------------------------------------------- Page 2 BOOK - 2011R - B.O.C.C.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PAGE: 464 5. COUNTY LANDS A) ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: A) Approve Purchase Agreement for acquisition of a 13,000 sq. ft. parcel identified as Parcel 101, Lehigh Park Improvements Project No. 1865 in the amount of $5,600, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement; B) Authorize the Chairman on behalf of the Board to execute the Purchase Agreement; C) Authorize the payment of necessary costs and fees to close; D) Authorize County Lands Staff to execute and accept all documentation necessary to complete this transaction. (#20110770-COUNTY LANDS) FUNDING SOURCE: Fund: Lehigh Community Park Impact Fees; Program: Capital Projects; Project: Lehigh Admiral Trailhead Park. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Acquisition of property necessary for the Lehigh Acres Park Improvements Project No. 1865, without the necessity of an eminent domain action. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Approve. Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Manning, called and carried. B) ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: A) Approve Purchase Agreement for acquisition of Parcel 213, a 600 square feet (SF) Fee Simple interest, Parcel 213PE, a 300 SF Slope Easement interest, Parcel 213TCE1 and 213TCE2, two Temporary Construction Easements consisting of 119 SF and 221 SF, located at 25 Homestead Road, Lehigh Acres, FL, for the Homestead Road Widening Project No. 5063 in the total amount of $8,500; B) Authorize the Chairman on behalf of the Board to execute the Purchase Agreement; C) Authorize the payment of necessary costs and fees to close; D) Authorize County Lands Staff to execute and accept all documentation necessary to complete this transaction. (#20110785-COUNTY LANDS) FUNDING SOURCE: Fund: Road Impact Fees - Central District; Program: Capital Projects; Project: Homestead Road Widening Project No. 5063. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Acquires Parcel 213 land for the widening project. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Approve. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION County Lands Director Karen Maguire provided clarification to questions by Commissioner Bigelow. Commissioner Bigelow moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Judah, called and carried. 6. HUMAN SERVICES A) ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Approve amendments to contract #4986 with Home Ownership Resource Center and contract #4900 with Lee County Housing Development Corporation, Inc., both nonprofit agencies to increase funds and the number of persons served through the Homebuyer Readiness Program, a critical component of Lee County's NSP1 and NSP3 projects. Funds are also being added to the marketing component so that the program can continue to be adequately promoted. (#20110745-HUMAN SERVICES) FUNDING SOURCE: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development/Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) - Title III of Division B of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HERA). WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Allows the Department of Human Services to execute Contract Amendment #2 with both agencies. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Approve. ---------------------------------------------APPROVED MINUTES OF 100411R------------------------------------------------------- Page 3 BOOK - 2011R - B.O.C.C.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PAGE: Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Manning, called and carried 7. INDEPENDENT A) ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Request Board Approve Interlocal Agreement in the amount of $977,890.00 with the City of Bonita Springs for fixed route bus service. This service is budgeted in the FY11-12 budget and the City will contribute towards the cost of the service located within the City of Bonita Springs in the amount of $171,306, FDOT will fund $411,208 and Lee County Transit will fund $350,038, and $45,338 is funded by fares. (#20110756-TRANSIT) FUNDING SOURCE: No additional funds required, the Bonita Beach Bus Service is budgeted in FY11-12 budget. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Provides funding from the City of Bonita Springs in the amount of $171,306 for bus service in Bonita Springs. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Approve. Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Manning, called and carried. B) ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: (A)Approve award of Formal Quotation No. Q-110236 Vehicle Repair Parts for Fleet Management, to the low quoter meeting specifications, Parts Depot Inc. (a local vendor) per the discounts as listed on the attached Lee County Tabulation Sheet. (B) The initial term of this quote is one year; also request authority to renew this quote for four additional one-year periods, at the same terms and conditions, if in the best interest of Lee County; and to exercise price escalator clause as per the specifications on an as needed basis. (C) In the event that the low quoter is unable to establish the effectiveness of their product, request that the Procurement Management Director be given authority to act on behalf of the Board in the event of vendor non-compliance so that the Procurement Management Director can proceed to the next low quoter(s). (D) Funding will be available from the individual department or division's budget whom will be responsible for monitoring their individual expenditures. Estimated annual expenditures will be approximately $230,000.00 for the repair parts. (#20110784-FLEET MANAGEMENT) FUNDING SOURCE: Fleet Management. Rolling and Motorized Equipment. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Allows Fleet Management to obtain repair parts necessary to keep the county’s fleet of motorized equipment functional. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Approve. Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Manning, called and carried. 8. NATURAL RESOURCES/ SOLID WASTE No requests received. 9. PARKS AND RECREATION No requests received. 10. PUBLIC SAFETY No requests received. 11. PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION No requests received. ---------------------------------------------APPROVED MINUTES OF 100411R------------------------------------------------------- 465 Page 4 BOOK - 2011R - B.O.C.C.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PAGE: 466 12. TRANSPORTATION A) ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Approve entering into an Interlocal Agreement with Florida Gulf Coast University for traffic signal maintenance. (#20110769-TRANSPORTATION) FUNDING SOURCE: No funds required for this action. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Executes an agreement with FGCU which outlines the responsibility for traffic signal maintenance on University property. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Approve. Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Manning, called and carried 13. UTILITIES A) ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: A) Concur with the ranking by the Competitive Negotiations Committee for CN-11-13 Fiesta Village Headworks & Odor Control in the following order 1) Hazen and Sawyer, PC; 2) Black & Veatch Corporation; 3) McKim & Creed and 4) Tetra Tech, Inc. B) Authorize negotiations with the number one ranked firm. (#20110774-UTILITIES) FUNDING SOURCE: N/A WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: To provide design, permitting, and construction observation and inspection services for the Fiesta Village WWTP Headworks and Odor Control project including: a. Removal and replacement of existing headworks odor control, properly sized; considering all odor control treatment options. b. Bypass line for headworks area, to allow for headworks repair/restoration. c. Inspection and design plan for repair/restoration of headworks structure, including a review of grit removal system and channel flow distribution. d. Any associated electrical and instrumentation/control modifications. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Approve. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION Utilities Director Pam Keyes addressed Commissioner Bigelow’s questions with respect to the bidding process and qualifications of the bidders, emphasizing that the recommended bidder was more specialized in odor control and removal of grit. Commissioner Bigelow noted his longtime disapproval of the makeup of the committee. Commissioner Judah moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Hall, called and carried, with Commissioner Bigelow voting nay. 14. COUNTY ATTORNEY CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 14C, 14D AND 14E WERE HEARD SIMULTANEOUSLY A) ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Approve and execute Funding Agreement between Lee County and the Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. for County funding of legal aid in the amount of $175,502.00 for the period of October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012. (#20110776-COUNTY ATTORNEY) FUNDING SOURCE: General Fund and criminal court fees collected pursuant to Lee County Ordinance No. 04- 09. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Finalizes the Funding Agreement with the Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. for legal services to the poor and indigent residents of Lee County in landlord/tenant, family law matters, home foreclosures, etc. Florida Statutes Section 29.008 requires local government funding for indigent legal services. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Approve. Commissioner Bigelow moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Hall for discussion, called and carried. ---------------------------------------------APPROVED MINUTES OF 100411R------------------------------------------------------- Page 5 BOOK - 2011R - B.O.C.C.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PAGE: 467 B) ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Approve and execute Funding Agreement between Lee County and the Lee County Legal Aid Society, Inc. for County funding of legal aid in the amount of $339,356.00 for the period of October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012. (#20110777-COUNTY ATTORNEY) FUNDING SOURCE: General Fund and criminal court fees collected pursuant to Lee County Ordinance No. 04- 09. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Finalizes the Funding Agreement with the Lee County Legal Aid Society, Inc. to provide competent legal advice and representation to the poor and indigent residents of Lee County for family law matters. Florida Statute Section 29.008 requires local government funding for indigent legal services. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Approve. Commissioner Bigelow moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Hall for discussion, called and carried. ITEMS 14C, 4D AND 14E WERE HEARD SIMULTANEOUSLY Consent Agenda Items 4C, 14D and 14E were combined for consideration. County Attorney Michael Hunt responded to questions from Commissioner Bigelow regarding specific amounts for each item. Commissioner Bigelow then directed questions to Assistant County Manager Pete Winton regarding department-specific subsidies. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 14C, 14D AND 14E WERE HEARD SIMULTANEOUSLY C) ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Approve and execute Funding Agreement between Lee County and the State Attorney for the State of Florida, Twentieth Judicial Circuit, for utilization of attorneys and certain support staff. (#20110778-COUNTY ATTORNEY) FUNDING SOURCE: Funding for the positions for the State Attorney for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 budget is budgeted in ED6020200100 and ED6020210601. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Chapter 27, Florida Statutes, provides that the County may contribute additional funding for the State Attorney's Office by contract. Approval of Agreement provides funding for enforcement of county ordinances and other services by the State Attorney. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Approve. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION County Attorney Michael Hunt responded to questions from Commissioner Bigelow regarding specific amounts for each item. Commissioner Bigelow then directed questions to Assistant County Manager Pete Winton regarding department-specific subsidies. Commissioner Hall stated her support of Commissioner Bigelow’s request for additional clarification in the Blue Sheets. Chairman Mann noted that the offices of the State Attorney and the Public Defender assist the Board in enforcement of local County Ordinances. Commissioner Bigelow moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Hall for discussion, called and carried. D) ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Approve and execute Funding Agreement between Lee County and the Public Defender for the State of Florida, Twentieth Judicial Circuit, for utilization of attorneys and certain support staff. (#20110788-COUNTY ATTORNEY) FUNDING SOURCE: Funding for the positions for the Public Defender for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 budget is budgeted in EC6030300100 and EC6030310601. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Chapter 27, Florida Statutes, provides that the County may contribute additional funding for the Public Defender's Office by contract. Approval of Agreement provides funding for enforcement of county ordinances and other services by the Public Defender. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Approve. ---------------------------------------------APPROVED MINUTES OF 100411R------------------------------------------------------- Page 6 BOOK - 2011R - B.O.C.C.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PAGE: 468 County Attorney Michael Hunt responded to questions from Commissioner Bigelow regarding specific amounts for each item. Commissioner Bigelow then directed questions to Assistant County Manager Pete Winton regarding department-specific subsidies. Commissioner Hall stated her support of Commissioner Bigelow’s request for additional clarification in the Blue Sheets. Chairman Mann noted that the offices of the State Attorney and the Public Defender assist the Board in enforcement of local County Ordinances. Commissioner Bigelow moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Hall for discussion, called and carried. E) ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Approve and execute Funding Agreement between Lee County and the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office, for the State of Florida, Twentieth Judicial Circuit, to fund State personnel positions for the local Guardian ad Litem Program. (#20110795-COUNTY ATTORNEY) FUNDING SOURCE: $2.00 Court Technology Fee. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Approval of Agreement provides funding for 1.5 Full-time Equivalent State Employee Data Collection and Measurement Personnel in the Guardian Ad Litem Office. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Approve. County Attorney Michael Hunt responded to questions from Commissioner Bigelow regarding specific amounts for each item. Commissioner Bigelow then directed questions to Assistant County Manager Pete Winton regarding department-specific subsidies. Commissioner Hall stated her support of Commissioner Bigelow’s request for additional clarification in the Blue Sheets. Chairman Mann noted that the offices of the State Attorney and the Public Defender assist the Board in enforcement of local County Ordinances. Commissioner Bigelow moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Hall for discussion, called and carried. 15. HEARING EXAMINER No requests received. 16. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS A) ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Approve disbursements. The check and wire registers may be viewed on the Clerk's Website at WWW.LEECLERK.ORG by accessing the BOCC Minutes and Documents link. (#20110799-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 Manning, 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 September 19 through September 23, 2011: September 19, 2011 (Zoning) September 19, 2011 (Executive Session) September 20, 2011 (Regular) September 21, 2011 (Final Budget Hearing) (#20110801-MINUTES) FUNDING SOURCE: N/A HAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Approval of the Board Minutes, pursuant to Florida Statute 286.011. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Approve. Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Manning, called and carried. ---------------------------------------------APPROVED MINUTES OF 100411R------------------------------------------------------- Page 7 BOOK - 2011R - B.O.C.C.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PAGE: C) ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Approve disbursement of excess funds resulting from the sale of tax deed certificates to a claimant verified and certified under Florida Statutes 197.582. Tax Deed No. Payee Amount 2008-001658 Damian Gonzalez $ 8,193.95 2008-002254 FL Dept of Revenue 322.81 2008-002395 Savant Asset Recovery Svcs. LLC POA Advance Corporation, Inc. 22,859.34 2007-000431 Jupiter Asset Recovery, LLC d/b/a US Asset Recovery 17,367.03 2010-001583 KBJ Minerals LLC 32,307.61 (#20110802-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 claimant. Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Manning, called and carried. 17. PORT AUTHORITY AND OTHER GOVERNING BOARDS No requests received. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA 1. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION No requests received. 2. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT No requests received. 3. CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN No requests received. 4. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS No requests received. 5. COUNTY LANDS No requests received. 6. HUMAN SERVICES No requests received. 7. INDEPENDENT No requests received. 8. NATURAL RESOURCES/ SOLID WASTE A) ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Schedule a Public Hearing for October 25, 2011 at 9:30 AM to consider amendments to County Solid Waste Ordinance 11-03 specifically with respect to solid waste collection services at 23 mobile home parks. (#20110798-SOLID WASTE) ---------------------------------------------APPROVED MINUTES OF 100411R------------------------------------------------------- 469 Page 8 BOOK - 2011R - B.O.C.C.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PAGE: 470 FUNDING SOURCE: N/A WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Schedules a Public Hearing agenda item. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Approve. Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Judah for discussion. The motion was called and carried. 9. PARKS AND RECREATION No requests received. 10. PUBLIC SAFETY No requests received. 11. PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION No requests received. 12. TRANSPORTATION A) ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Authorize the continued ongoing utilization of Waiver W-110487, Aldis Gridsmart Camera System for DOT/Traffic, from the exclusive Aldis distributor Gulf Industries, with an estimated annual expenditure “not to exceed” $200,000.00. (#20110779-TRANSPORTATION) FUNDING SOURCE: Fund-Transportation Trust Fund; Program-DOT Traffic-Signals. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Allows DOT/Traffic to obtain equipment, parts and services for the Aldis Gridsmart System from Gulf Industries. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Approve. DOT Director Dave Loveland informed that the recommended vendor is the only merchant in Southwest Florida currently selling the Aldis Gridsmart Camera System. Commissioner Manning moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Judah, called and carried with Commissioner Bigelow voting nay. 13. UTILITIES No requests received. 14. COUNTY ATTORNEY A) ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: Approve settlement in Lee County v. Brooks, et al., Case No. 10CA-1002, Parcel 138, Burnt Store Road Project. (#20110751-COUNTY ATTORNEY) FUNDING SOURCE: Fund: toll surplus, land; Program: Capital Improvement Project; Project: Burnt Store Road. WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Settles all claims for condemnation of Parcel 138 including fees and costs. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Approve. Commissioner Manning moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Judah, called and carried. 15. HEARING EXAMINER No requests received. ---------------------------------------------APPROVED MINUTES OF 100411R------------------------------------------------------- Page 9 BOOK - 2011R - B.O.C.C.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PAGE: 471 16. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS No requests received. 17. PORT AUTHORITY AND OTHER GOVERNING BOARDS No requests received. WALK-ON ITEM NO. 1 ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE: A) Concur with the ranking by the Competitive Negotiations Committee for CN-11-12 Improvements for the Minnesota Twins Spring Training Facility in the following order 1): Populous; 2) DLR Group; 3) HKS Inc. and 4) BSSW Architects. B) Authorize negotiations with the number one ranked firm. (#20110813-Construction and Design) FUNDING SOURCE: N/A WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES: Provides a Consultant to assist in the planning and development of possible improvements at the Lee County Sports Complex, 14100 Six Mile Cypress Parkway, Fort Myers, Florida 33912, with regard to its use as the Spring Training home for the Minnesota Twins baseball club. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION: Approve REASON FOR WALK ON: The reasoning for the advancement is to allow the consultant to begin analyzing the work that will be needed so they can determine the cost the services will require. The cost will be brought back to the Board for approval. Assistant County Manager Doug Meurer reviewed the reason for the walk-on, and responded to Commissioner Bigelow’s questions regarding the need for the walk-on and the use of TDC funds. Following comments by Commissioner Judah, Commissioner Manning moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Judah. Following comments by Commissioner Bigelow regarding the Blue Sheet and the makeup of the selection committee members, Chairman Mann emphasized the purpose for today’s discussion is for placement of all items under consideration. The motion was called and carried with Commissioner Bigelow voting nay. COMMISSIONER ITEMS CONGRATULATIONS- Commissioner Hall expressed gratitude to County Manager Karen Hawes and Human Services Manager Ann Arnall for their efforts in obtaining another National Award for the Bob Janes’ Triage Center, which represents efforts by the County to ensure the quality of life and generosity of the many organizations that support the center. MAKE A “PAWSitive” DIFFERENCE- Commissioner Hall recommended concurrence with a suggestion from the Girl Scouts’ earlier presentation, and asked County Manager Karen Hawes to confer with Animal Services as to the feasibility of showcasing a homeless pet for adoption at the Board meetings. CONDOLENCES- Commissioner Hall expressed the Board’s heartfelt sympathy to the family of Jerry Schmoyer in their time of bereavement, and recognized Mr. Schmoyer’s invaluable impact on the community. PUBLIC LIBRARY- Responding to the request of Commissioner Judah for an update from the County Manager regarding delayed construction of the new downtown public library. At the request of Commissioner Bigelow, Chief Assistant County Attorney Donna Marie Collins reviewed the project timeline. HUETHER LITIGATION- Commissioner Bigelow conveyed concern regarding outside counsel hired for this litigation. County Attorney Michael Hunt opined that there is no conflict of interest with representation hired as it relates to the Board. Commissioner Bigelow advised that his preference is to hire alternative counsel. Commissioner Manning left the Chambers at 10:31a.m.and was absent for the remainder of the meeting. REQUEST FOR CONTRACT COPIES- Commissioner Bigelow clarified his request for copies of contracts with John Fumero, stating that the request was for all contracts, including any contracts of record with the County Attorney. Deputy Assistant County Attorney Andrea Fraser noted that copies of all of the contracts are on the County’s Website. ---------------------------------------------APPROVED MINUTES OF 100411R------------------------------------------------------- Page 10 BOOK - 2011R - B.O.C.C.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PAGE: 472 UPCOMING REDISTRICTING- Commissioner Mann stated that he will be absent for the Regular Board meeting on October 11, 2011, and restated his support of Alternative Six, requesting deferral pending his return the next week if issues arise concerning other options. . COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Commissioner Hall moved on behalf of Commissioner Manning to re-appoint Jerry Murphy to the DISASTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE, seconded by Commissioner Mann, called and carried. Commissioner Bigelow moved to re-appoint Danny Halvatzis to the HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL, and a new appointment of Dianna M. Caminos to the COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE, seconded by Commissioner Hall, called and carried. Commissioner Mann informed the Board of the resignation of Jeffrey D. Fridkin, Airport Special Management Committee Member-at-Large for Collier County, and made a recommendation to appoint Scott Camron. Commissioner Hall requested deferral of the appointment until the entire Board has had the opportunity to consider and discuss optional recommendations. Chairman Mann agreed to defer the appointment for two weeks COUNTY MANAGER ITEMS County Manager Karen B. Hawes had no items for discussion. COUNTY ATTORNEY ITEMS County Attorney Michael D. Hunt had no items for discussion. The Chairman adjourned the meeting at 10:44 a.m. ATTEST: CHARLIE GREEN, CLERK __________________________ Deputy Clerk _____________________________________ Chairman, Lee County Commission ---------------------------------------------APPROVED MINUTES OF 100411R-------------------------------------------------------