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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 E. Manning, Vice-Chairman
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 9:30. The Invocation was given by the Reverend Joseph
Gabriel, of the Full Gospel Assembly, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Commissioner Judah read and presented a
Ceremonial Resolution
recognizing
Peyton Hornung for her
contributions to a better quality of life for citizens of
Lee County and her continued commitment to helping those in
need. Peyton and her father
Michael Hornung accepted the Resolution, and
Mr. Hornung expressed appreciation for
the Board’s recognition and emphasized his own pride for his daughter’s selfless actions.
(
#20101245-
Commissioner Judah)
Referring to the
Agenda Revision Recap Sheet dated January 3, 2011,
the Chairman announced that:
The Agenda would hereafter reflect
Andrea Fraser as
Interim County Attorney.
There were no Walk-On or Carry-Over Agenda Items submitted for discussion.
9:30 A.M. AGENDA ITEM
- Public Comment on Agenda Items
Consent (C) and Administrative (A)
The Chairman called for public input and the following concerned citizens came forward:
C14(b) -
on behalf of the residents of Cascades at Estero
C3(a) and 16(d) –
C8(c) and A14(e) –
Bonita Springs resident
The following are the Consent Agenda items that each Board member wished to have discussed:
Commissioner Mann – C13(a)
Commissioner Manning - None
Commissioner Judah – C16(f)
Commissioner Hall – C3(a)
Commissioner Bigelow – C1(a)
The items pulled were not heard in Consent agenda order.
A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve a Budget Amendment Resolution to allocate excess fund balance and
appropriate budget for operational and grant carryovers; also, approve transfers of funds
from reserves and interfund transfers, if necessary, to cover carryover needs.
(
#20101234-
COUNTY MANAGER)
FUNDING SOURCE:
Various based on fund balance adjustments and/or transfers from Reserves.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Adjusts budgeted fund balance to reflect preliminary actual balances for those funds for
which a budget carryover is requested, and also provides budget to meet the carryover
recommendations.
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MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
Assistant County Manager
Pete Winton; Budget Services Manager
David Harris, and County Manager Karen B.
Hawes participated in discussion and responded to Board questions regarding the year-end balancing process, and
quarterly financial update expected from the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Office.
Ms. Hawes and
Mr. Winton advised
that budgetary information would be the subject of the second Management and Planning (M&P) meeting in January;
noted that the Clerk would provide a quarterly update; and clarified that the Clerk’s Finance Director
Donna Harn was
a member of an Interdepartmental Performance Team would be in attendance. Commissioner Bigelow moved
approval, seconded by Commissioner Judah, called and carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-01-01
A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Execute
grant award agreements
for $826,000.00 in 2008/09 – 2009/10 State Housing
Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) funds. (
#20101228-
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
FUNDING SOURCE:
SHIP Local Housing Assistance Funds.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Allows the County to enter into grant award agreements to increase the supply of
affordable housing and implement the Local Housing Assistance Plan.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
Commissioner Hall moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Manning, called and carried.
3. CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN
A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Concur with the ranking by the Competitive Negotiations Committee for CN-10-17 -
Design of the
Lee Tran Administration, Operations & Maintenance Facility, and authorize
negotiations with the number-one ranked firm, in the following order:
1) AECOM;
2)
Reynolds Smith and
Hills Inc.;
3) Parsons Brickerhoff dba PB Americas;
4)
Architects Design Group Inc.;
5)
URS Corporation Southern; and
6)
Harvard Jolly Architecture.
(
#20101248-
CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN)
FUNDING SOURCE:
N/A
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Provides a Consultant to provide any and all design services for a new
Lee Tran
Administration, Operation and Maintenance Facility in the
City of Fort Myers,
Florida.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
Transit Director
Steve Myers, Construction and Design Department Manager
Damon Grant responded to Board
questions regarding the local presence of the number one bidder AECOM; the grant funding utilized for the project;
the overall budgetary discussions; and the request to consider long term cost-savings of energy-efficient design, even
if a short-term over-run might occur. Commissioner Bigelow stated he would not support the item due to his
continuing discomfort with structure of the Selection Committee. Commissioner Hall moved to approve, seconded by
Commissioner Manning, called and carried with Commissioner Bigelow voting nay.
5. COUNTY LANDS
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A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve, and authorize the Chair to execute,
five (5) Revocable Temporary Licenses
to
Lee County Electric Cooperative, Inc. (LCEC) for the North
Lee County Water Treatment
Plant Wellfield Expansion Project No. 7602 and respective
Easement instruments
upon
completion of the electric facilities. Also, authorize the Division of County Lands to
handle all documentation necessary to complete the transactions.
(
#20101210-
COUNTY LANDS)
FUNDING SOURCE:
Fund: Water Conservation Surcharge; Program: Capital Project; Project: North
Lee County
Water Treatment Plant Wellfield Expansion 7602.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Conveys licenses/utility easements to LCEC for electric service to five (5) North
Lee
County Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project well sites.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
Commissioner Hall moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Manning, called and carried.
B)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve
Easement Purchase Agreement
for the acquisition of Parcel 119-AE (±3,232),
STRAP No. 05-46-25-00-00002.0130, from owners Michael E. and
Mary B. Cheney, for
the Alico Road/Briarcliff Stormwater Drainage Canal Project No. 4030, in the amount of
$6,000.00. Pursuant to the Agreement, authorize costs to close in the approximate amount
of $1,000.00; and the Division of County Lands to handle all documentation necessary to
complete the transaction. (
#20101225-
COUNTY LANDS)
FUNDING SOURCE:
Fund:
Transportation Capital Improvement; Program: Capital Projects; Project: Alico
Road.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Acquisition of property necessary for the Alico Road-Briarcliff Stormwater Drainage
Canal Project No. 4030, without the necessity of an eminent domain action.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
Commissioner Hall moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Manning, called and carried.
A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Authorize the Director of Domestic Animal Services (LCDAS) to execute all documents to
participate in the Edison Festival 2011 Mutt Strutt and any future events offered by the
Edison Festival to promote
Lee County Domestic Animal Services programs, services and
fundraising initiatives. (
#20101194-
ANIMAL SERVICES)
FUNDING SOURCE:
No funds required.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Allows
Lee County Domestic Animal Services to participate in Edison Festival events to
raise community awareness for programs and services offered by the agency, including but
not limited to, low-cost spay/neuter, Pet Pantry, etc. Participation in Edison festival events
also raises donations to support the Animal Care Trust Fund to provide veterinary care for
sick and injured animals for indigent owners and LCDAS shelter pets.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
Commissioner Hall moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Manning, called and carried.
8. NATURAL RESOURCES/ SOLID WASTE
A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
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Accept donation
of 24’ Carolina Skiff, motor, and trailer from
Lee County Sheriff’s Office
(LCSO), and authorize Chair to execute title. (
#20101206-
NATURAL RESOURCES)
FUNDING SOURCE:
Donation - N/A.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Approves donation of vessel, motor, and trailer to the Division of Natural Resources.
Allows unused vessel to be put back into service.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
Commissioner Hall moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Manning, called and carried.
B)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve
transfer
from Manatee Conservation Fund Reserves, in the amount of $13,200.00,
to Other Contracted Services in the Manatee Conservation Fund Account, to provide law
enforcement activities by the
Lee County Sheriff’s Office emphasizing manatee speed
zones. (
#20101224-
NATURAL RESOURCES)
FUNDING SOURCE:
Fund – Manatee Conservation Fund; Program – Manatee Conservation; Project – N/A.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Provides additional on the water law enforcement during the time period manatees seek out
warm water refuges in
Lee County.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
Commissioner Hall moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Manning, called and carried.
C)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve
Amendment No. 1
to the Joint Project Agreement between the
South Florida
Water Management District and
Lee County regarding the Flood Study verifying and
validating the South
Lee County Watershed Plan. The amendment defines the County’s
cost share as not to exceed $133,227.00. All other terms and conditions are unchanged.
(
#20101231-
NATURAL RESOURCES)
FUNDING SOURCE:
Fund – General Fund; Program – Water Resources
Major Maintenance Project; Project –
SFWMD Grant Projects.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Provides adjustment to cost share allowing for contract close-out.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
Commissioner Hall moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Manning, called and carried.
D)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve award for the required Excess Liability insurance policy (for the Waste-to-Energy
Facility) to Public Risk Insurance Agency in the not-to-exceed amount of $155,000.00 or
award such insurance policy to another underwriter meeting all required conditions and
financial capacity for a lesser premium amount if the County receives such quoted
proposal in a timely manner and such policy is deemed to be in the best interest of the
County. (
#20101232-
SOLID WASTE)
FUNDING SOURCE:
Fund: Solid Waste System Operations; Program: SW Disposal Facilities; Project:
Insurance and Bonds.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Ensures continuous coverage as required by the Interconnection Agreement between
Lee
County and FPL.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
Commissioner Hall moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Manning, called and carried.
E)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Authorize Chairman to request funds and/or appropriations set aside for the
South Florida
Water Management District Agreement, Caloosahatchee River Basin Algal Turf Scrubber,
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be utilized for implementation of other innovative nutrient removing technologies for
impaired water bodies in
Lee County. (
#20101239-
NATURAL RESOURCES)
FUNDING SOURCE:
N/A
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Utilize programmed District funding for alternative projects.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
Commissioner Hall moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Manning, called and carried.
A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Direct Planning staff to initiate re-zonings for eight County preserves (Persimmon Ridge
Preserve,
Old Bridge Preserve, Charlie's Marsh Preserve,
Morse Shores Preserve, Deep
Lagoon Preserve, St.
James Creek Preserve,
Eagle Lake Preserve and Bocilla Preserve) per
#20101212-
PARKS AND RECREATION)
FUNDING SOURCE:
N/A
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
The re-zonings will be consistent with the
Lee Plan and the Future Land Use Map and
better reflect the uses of these preserves.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
Commissioner Hall moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Manning, called and carried.
B)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Affirm
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
between
Lee County Utilities and
Lee County
Parks and Recreation for usage by
Lee County Utilities of the spray field on
Pine Island
Flatwoods, a Conservation 2020 preserve. (
#20101227-
PARKS AND RECREATION)
FUNDING SOURCE:
N/A
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Provides
Lee County Utilities a place to spray effluent in accordance with a
Florida
Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) existing permit.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
Commissioner Hall moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Manning, called and carried.
C)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve and execute a
License Agreement,
between
Lee County and the Lehigh Acres
Senior Citizen's Center, Inc., for the use of a county-owned building for the Lehigh Senior
Center, for a contract period of January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2016.
(
#20101230-
PARKS AND RECREATION)
FUNDING SOURCE:
N/A
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Allows the Lehigh
Acres Senior Center, Inc. to provide a continuation of senior programs
in the east area of
Lee County.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
Commissioner Hall moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Manning, called and carried.
A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Authorize Chair to execute an
Acceptance Letter,
and also execute an
Agreement
with the
Division of Emergency Management for Homeland Security funding in the amount of
$9,000.00.
No County match required. Also, approve Budget Amendment Resolution in
the General Fund for FY10-11 in the amount of $9,000.00; and approve expenditures in a
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like amount. (
#20101229-
PUBLIC SAFETY)
FUNDING SOURCE:
General Fund/Public Safety Grant.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Provides financial support to
Lee County to conduct homeland security related training.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approval.
Commissioner Hall moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Manning, called and carried.
11. PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION
A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Authorize the Chairman to sign a
letter to the
South Florida Water Management District
(SFWMD)
in reference to "
Lee County's Section 33 Regional Mitigation Site" in order to
meet the intent of Special Conditions of the SFWMD permit (
No. 36-07251-P) and obtain
the first release of wetland mitigation credits generated by the project.
(
#20101211-
PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION)
FUNDING SOURCE:
N/A
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Approval of the letter complies with the intent of SFWMD permit conditions for the
Section 33 Regional Mitigation Site, and allows for the first release of wetland mitigation
credits generated by the project.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
Commissioner Hall moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Manning, called and carried.
A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve a Resolution authorizing the Chair to execute the attached
Post-Project
Maintenance Agreement
with the Florida
Department of Transportation for
US 41 (SR 45)
from Littleton Road to the
Charlotte County Line.
(#20101208-
FUNDING SOURCE:
Maintenance - Fund -
Transportation Trust Fund; Program - DOT Operations-Landscape.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Approves a Resolution and Agreement between, FDOT and
Lee County, for
Lee County to
maintain a Welcome to
Lee County sign on U.S. 41, just south of the
Charlotte County
line. Authorizes the Chair to execute the Resolution and Agreement.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
Commissioner Hall moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Manning, called and carried.
B)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve the utilization of piggybacking from the State of Florida's Agreement with
American Express for credit card transaction services for the LeeWay
Service Center at the
rate outlined in Schedule C. This contract shall be in effect until June 30, 2015.
(
#20101221-
FUNDING SOURCE:
Fund - LeeWay
Service Center; Program - Toll Facilities – LeeWay.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Allows the LeeWay
Service Center the ability to continue to accept AMERICAN
EXPRESS credit card.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
Commissioner Hall moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Manning, called and carried.
13. UTILITIES
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A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
CFM Payments: Per the Interlocal Agreement, approve monthly payments up to the annual
amount of $7,500,000.00 to the
City of Fort Myers for FY '10/11 wastewater treatment
costs. Projected costs are based on the estimated flows from the
Lee County Utilities'
system of 1,973,943,940 gallons of wastewater to be treated at the
City of Fort Myers'
South and Central Plants. Also, authorize payment in the amount of $239,740.05 for the
flat fee amortization of the debt-funded CIP projects. (
#20101218-
UTILITIES)
FUNDING SOURCE:
Fund -
Lee County Utilities Operating; Program – Wastewater Treatment Contract;
Project – Other Contracted Services.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Authorizes
Lee County Utilities to pay for FY ‘10/11 wastewater treatment costs in the
amount of $7,500,000.00 based on the
City of Fort Myers’ flow estimates. Authorizes the
payment of $239,740.05 for the flat fee amortization for the debt-funded CIP projects such
as the reuse facility improvements at the South Wastewater Treatment Plant, construction
of a backup deep injection well at both the South and Central Wastewater Treatment
Plants, and odor control upgrade at the South Wastewater Treatment Plant.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approval.
PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
Following clarification from
Assistant County Manager
Doug Meurer that the $7,500,000.00 figure was an annual
expense, not monthly; Commissioner Judah moved approval, seconded for discussion by Commissioner Manning.
Mr. Meurer confirmed continued participation in a Regional Utilities group; and estimated a target completion date of
March for the County’s Utility Master Plan. The motion was then called and carried.
B)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve, and authorize the Chair to execute, a
funding program agreement
with the South
Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for the "North
Lee County Reverse
Osmosis Wellfield Expansion, Phase 2A" Project (Agreement
No. 4600002297), which
will allow
Lee County eligibility for a grant in the amount of $200,000.00.
(
#20101220-
UTILITIES)
FUNDING SOURCE:
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Provides the terms and conditions to be met by the end of August 2011 to receive
$200,000.00 in grant money from the SFWMD for developing an Alternative Water
Supply.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approval.
Commissioner Hall moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Manning, called and carried.
A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve and authorize execution and recording of an
Agreement between Verandah
Community Association, Inc.
, the
Lee County Sheriff and the County for the exercise of
County jurisdiction over certain roads within Verandah
Community Association for traffic
control purposes. (
#20101197-
COUNTY ATTORNEY)
FUNDING SOURCE:
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
An Agreement for the County’s exercise of jurisdictional control over private roadways
must be approved and executed by the Board pursuant to Florida Statutes.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Agreement.
Commissioner Hall moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Manning, called and carried.
B)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve and authorize execution and recording of an
Agreement between Cascades at
Estero Residents' Association, Inc.
, the
Lee County Sheriff and the County for the exercise
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of County jurisdiction over certain roads within Cascades at
Estero Residents' Association
for traffic control purposes. (
#20101213-
COUNTY ATTORNEY)
FUNDING SOURCE:
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
An Agreement for the County’s exercise of jurisdictional control over private roadways
must be approved and executed by the Board pursuant to Florida Statutes.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Agreement.
Commissioner Hall moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Manning, called and carried.
C)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Adopt a Resolution extending the build-out date for the
Merchants Crossing DRI
for two
years from October 28, 2012 to October 28, 2014. (
#20101226-
COUNTY ATTORNEY)
FUNDING SOURCE:
N/A
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Extends the build-out date from October 28, 2012 to October 28, 2014 in accord with
Florida Statutes and Senate Bill 1752 adopted May 28, 2010.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
Commissioner Hall moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Manning, called and carried.
D)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Amend the
Grant Agreement with the Sierra Club,
executed by the Board of County
Commissioners on December 5, 2006. Also, approve the request for
transfer of funds
for
the remaining $100,000.00 grant. (
#20101233-
COUNTY ATTORNEY)
FUNDING SOURCE:
General Fund/Non-Departmental.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Provides the Sierra Club with partial financial assistance in the continued prosecution of
Sierra Club, et al. v.
United States Army Corps of Engineers, et al. and Mosaic Fertilizer,
LLC, Case
No. 3:10-cv-564-J-25JBT.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Execute the Amended Grant Agreement. (The proposed Amended Grant Agreement, with
the amendments highlighted, as attached in the backup material to this item.)
Commissioner Hall moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Manning, called and carried.
16. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS
A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve disbursement of excess funds resulting from the sale of tax deed certificates to a
claimant(s) verified and certified under Florida Statutes 197.582, as follows:
Tax Deed Number
Payee
Amount
2009006062
2009006643
Michael Sowle
First Kings Point Condominium Association,
Inc., c/o Becker & Poliakoff, P.A.
(
#20101222-
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 disbursement in accordance with Florida Statutes, Chapter 197.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
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Provides for disbursement of excess tax deed proceeds to an appropriate claimant(s) in
compliance with statutory rules and requirements.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve disbursement to identified claimant(s).
Commissioner Hall moved to approve, 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 December 6 through December 10, 2010:
December 6, 2010 (Zoning),
December 6, 2010 (Management & Planning),
December 7, 2010 (Regular).
(
#20101223-
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 to approve, seconded by Commissioner Manning, called and carried.
C)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve the Minutes for the following meetings of the Board of County Commissioners
held during the week of December 13 through December 17, 2010:
December 14, 2010 (Regular).
(
#20101242-
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 to approve, seconded by Commissioner Manning, called and carried.
D)
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. (
#20101243-
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 to approve, seconded by Commissioner Manning, called and carried.
E)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Consider the adoption of a Resolution approving and authorizing the creation of,
Administrative Code AC-3-X, Disposition of Records held by the Clerk of Circuit Court
on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (Board). (
#20101244
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FUNDING SOURCE:
N/A
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Allows the Clerk of Circuit Court to dispose of records based upon the guidelines set by
the State of
Florida Bureau of Archives and Records Management.
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MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution and the Administrative Code.
Commissioner Hall moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Manning, called and carried.
RESOLUTION 11-01-05
F)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Present for informational purposes interim reporting on selected financial activity and
provide an update on the economic changes in today's market (see background
information). (
#20101249-
FINANCE)
FUNDING SOURCE:
N/A
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
To provide interim reporting on selected funds, revenues, and expenditures of the
Lee
County Board of County Commissioners. Included in this report in compliance with
Chapter 218.415, Florida Statutes, Local Investment Policies, is the stated and fair market
value of the investments managed by the Clerk’s Office. To include the
Lee County
Ordinance 02-28 activity for the Driver’s Education Safety Trust Fund.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
The purpose of this report is to convey to the Board the financial status of selected
significant funds of the
Lee County Board of County Commissioners, the status of specific
revenues and expenditures as of the stated dates, and the market value of investments
managed by the Clerk’s Office on behalf of the Board.
PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
Commissioner Judah stated he had pulled this item out of courtesy to
Mr. Hyman. Board discussion ensued with
County Manager Karen B.
Hawes and
Assistant County Manager
Pete Winton responding to the Board’s request to
include Clerk of Circuit
Court Charlie Green in the upcoming Management & Planning (M&P) Meeting reserved for
budget discussion. The Board’s intent was clarified as a request for
Mr. Green to attend, with no alternate
representation, to provide an in-depth understanding of the Clerk’s Investment Reports and correlation with the
current budget sessions. Commissioner Judah moved approval, seconded for discussion by Commissioner Hall. Final
comments included a request to Administration that all Constitutionals participate in the budget meetings and be
encouraged to follow the County’s lead. The motion was then called and carried.
17. PORT AUTHORITY AND OTHER GOVERNING BOARDS
3. CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN
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8. NATURAL RESOURCES/ SOLID WASTE
A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve, and authorize the Chair to sign, an
Agreement with the Naples International
Airport
(Airport) establishing conditions and responsibilities such that the Airport will
deliver certain regulated waste materials to the
Lee County Waste-to-Energy Facility
(WTE). (
#20101238-
SOLID WASTE)
FUNDING SOURCE:
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Provides a cooperative agreement for the delivery, processing, and disposal of certain
waste materials from Naples International Airport that are regulated by the
US Department
of Agriculture.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded for discussion by Commissioner Manning. Following a brief
explanation and response to Board questions on details of the activity from Solid Waste Division Director Lindsey J.
Sampson, the motion was called and carried.
11. PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION
A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve the Resolution of Necessity for the acquisition and condemnation of Fee Simple
Interest in Parcels 101, 102, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 123, and
193 are required for the Burnt Store Road Widening Project,
No. 4088.
(
#20101209-
COUNTY ATTORNEY)
FUNDING SOURCE:
Fund –
Transportation Capital Improvement Surplus Capital Cape Coral; Program –
Capital Project; Project – Burnt Store 4 Lane/78-Van Buren.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Allows the County to proceed with condemnation, if necessary, so fee interest rights to
parcels can be acquired for the Burnt Store Road Widening Project,
No. 4088.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
Commissioner Manning moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Judah, called and carried.
RESOLUTION NOS. 11-01-06 through 11-01-19.
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B)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve settlement in
Lee County v. Sroczynski, Case
No. 10CA-792, Parcel 220, Burnt
Store Road Project. (
#20101214-
COUNTY ATTORNEY)
FUNDING SOURCE:
Fund: Toll surplus, land; Program: Capital Improvement Project; Project: Burnt Store
Road Widening
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Settles all claims including attorney and appraiser fees.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
Commissioner Judah moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Manning, called and carried.
C)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve settlement in
Lee County v. Minadeo, Case
No. 10CA-791, Parcel 176, Burnt
Store Road Project. (
#20101215-
COUNTY ATTORNEY)
FUNDING SOURCE:
Fund: Toll surplus, land; Program: Capital Improvement Project; Project: Burnt Store
Road Widening
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Settles all claims including attorney and appraiser fees.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
Commissioner Judah moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Manning, called and carried.
D)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve settlement in
Lee County v. Domingo, Case
No. 10CA-328, Parcel 148, Burnt
Store Road Project. (
#20101216-
COUNTY ATTORNEY)
FUNDING SOURCE:
Fund: Toll surplus, land; Program: Capital Improvement Project; Project: Burnt Store
Road Widening
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Settles all claims including attorney and appraiser fees.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
Commissioner Judah moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Manning, called and carried.
E)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Upon the making and adoption of certain findings by the Board, approve and direct County
staff to reimburse Commissioner Franklin (Frank) Mann $6,374.21 in eligible legal fees
and costs for his defense in The State of Florida Commission On Ethics Complaint
No. 09-
042, which was dismissed by the Commission on December 8, 2010, by the Finding of
No
Probable Cause. (
#20101237-
COUNTY ATTORNEY)
FUNDING SOURCE:
General Fund Non-departmental.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Reimburses Commissioner
Frank Mann for the Finding of
No Probable Cause before the
State of Florida Commission On Ethics in Complaint
No. 09-042, pursuant to
Florida law.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
BoCC to provide direction.
Commissioner Judah moved approval, seconded for discussion by Commissioner Manning. At the request of
Commissioner Mann,
Interim County Attorney
Andrea Fraser provided an explanation of the governing laws and
Statutes, and noted that Commissioner Mann was required by law to vote on this matter. The motion was called
and carried.
16. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS
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17. PORT AUTHORITY AND OTHER GOVERNING BOARDS
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS DISPLAY – Commissioner Hall invited all to stop by her
office to enjoy the photography on display from members of the Professional Photographers of Southwest
Florida, a
not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing quality education to their members. Commissioner Hall thanked
representative and contributing artist
Carrie Smith for providing the display; and noted it would be available for
viewing until February 11.
MEDIA RECOGNITION – After wishing all present a Safe and Happy New Year, Commissioner Hall
expressed appreciation to the
for their recognition of significant contributions and special efforts of several
County employees as well as the many accomplishments
Lee County Government has achieved for the community.
NORTH
CAPE CORAL SPREADER – Referencing his memorandum previously distributed (copy on
file in the Minutes Office), Commissioner Manning moved to approve that a
letter be sent from the Chair
to the
appropriate Florida
Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) District principals, seconded for discussion by
Commissioner Hall. Board dialog ensued with a status update from Natural Resources Director Roland Ottolini,
including direction to Administration and staff that a monthly update would be provided in order to maintain focus on
the project and assure forward movement. The Board discussion also resulted in a decision that an additional issue
should be added to the points raised in Commissioner Manning’s memorandum, with the inclusion of strong language
challenging the State’s current position that a return be built along the western shore as a separation of state and city
waters, exactly opposite their previous position and a hindrance to providing the required protection to Matlacha Pass.
The maker and seconder agreed to incorporate the additional language; it was further decided that Commissioner
Manning and
Mr. Ottolini would coordinate the technicalities of the language, with reviews by both Commissioner
Judah for content and a final review by
Interim County Attorney
Andrea Fraser prior to the letter being forwarded for
signature. With concurrence from all parties, the motion was then called and carried including the additional
language.
COE IMPACT STUDY – Commissioner Judah reported that he had been notified that the County
needed to submit input to the Army Corps of Engineers (COE) area-wide Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
Study regarding phosphate mining’s impact to local receiving waters no later than January 23. The ensuing
discussion, with input from Natural Resources Director Roland
Ottolini, focused on producing an all-inclusive list of
county concerns and issues for Board approval at the next regular meeting.
Mr. Ottolini advised that proposals had
already been requested from consultants familiar with the issues, and reminded the Board that the County had
responded to COE with notification of their intent to participate. Additional dialog resulted in direction that Mr.
Ottolini contact the appropriate COE parties to solidify the exact nature and due date of the request; whether the
County’s previous response had satisfied the request; and follow up as required with the consultants regarding turn-
around times.
TOLL FINE COMPLAINT – Referring to a complaint letter published in the December 20, 2010
edition of the
News-Press
from a recent visitor reporting a distressing experience, Commissioner Mann requested that
Transportation Division Deputy Director
Paul Wingard investigate and handle the situation to the customer’s
satisfaction.
HOMEOWNER’S REQUEST FOR RESOLUTION – Commissioner Mann advised that several
Homeowner groups had requested Board support through the adoption of a Resolution that they could present to the
United States Post Office in support of their request to change their mailing address from “Fort Myers,
Florida” to
“Estero Bay,
Florida”. Commissioner Manning moved approval of preparing a draft Resolution, seconded by
Commissioner Hall for discussion. Following brief comments by Commissioner Hall and County Manager Karen B.
Hawes, the motion was clarified that Administration would bring a Resolution back on a Bluesheet at the next
meeting. The motion was then called and carried.
FINAL ITEM - Commissioner Mann wished
Barbara B. Mann a Happy 98
th
Birthday.
Commissioner Hall moved to reappoint Rudy Froeschle to the
WATERWAY ESTATES
STREETLIGHTING UNIT COMMITTEE;
TROPIC ISLES STREETLIGHTING UNIT
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COMMITTEE;
and
Dan Popa and
Donald Rose to the
NORTH FORT MYERS STREETLIGHTING AND
SIDEWALK UNIT COMMITTEE,
seconded by Commissioner Manning, called and carried.
Commissioner Manning moved to reappoint
Deb Reardon and
Charles Lepley to the
COMMUNITY
ACTION AGENCY/NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT COMMITTEE;
and to appoint
Terry Miller to the
CONSERVATION LAND ACQUISITION AND STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE,
seconded by Commissioner
Hall, called and carried.
Commissioner Judah moved to reappoint
Luther Campbell and
Miriam Ortiz to the
HARLEM
HEIGHTS STREETLIGHTING UNIT COMMITTEE,
seconded by Commissioner Manning, called and carried.
Commissioner Bigelow moved to reappoint
Steve Rodgers to the
BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN
ADVISORY COMMITTEE;
reappoint
Phyllis Goins and
Clarence Bowman to the
COMMITTEE;
to appoint Wayne Daltry to the
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE ADVISORY BOARD;
to
reappoint
William C. Mantis and to appoint Wayne Daltry to the
COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY
COMMITTEE;
to appoint
Terry Miller to the
EXECUTIVE REGULATORY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE;
and
to appoint John Mozzicato,
Anne Gomez, Mary Eilertson, and Geneva Sweetland to the
BOARD
, seconded by Commissioner Mann, called and carried.
Commissioner Mann requested a motion to reappoint
Dennis J. Lesser to the
SHORES STREETLIGHTING UNIT
, and to reappoint
Debra L. Shuman and Edd
T. Weiner, and appoint George
Szymanski to the
LEHIGH ACRES STREETLIGHTING UNIT
. Commissioner Hall so moved, seconded by
Commissioner Manning, called and carried.
County Manager Karen B.
Hawes had no items to offer.
Referencing her
Memorandum to the Board dated January 3, 2011,
(copy on file in the Minutes Office)
Interim County Attorney
Andrea Fraser reiterated that the Tex Development Executive Session was to be held on
Wednesday, January 26, 2011, at 10:00; beginning in Chambers and re-convening in the
East Room. Attorney Fraser
explained that
Gregory T. Stewart, Esq., of Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson, had been retained as counsel. Extended
discussion ensued with input from Attorney Fraser as required. Dialog was closed with a Board request to include as
attendees to the session specified personnel from the Division of County Lands and the
Department of Transportation.
Attorney Fraser stated she would respond to the Board’s request after she verified whether statutory limitations
existed to preclude their request.
The Chairman adjourned the meeting at 10:55 a.m.
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Chairman,
Lee County Commission
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