The
Regular Meeting
of the
Board of
Lee County Commissioners
was held on this date with the
following Commissioners present:
A.
Brian Bigelow, Vice Chairman
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 9:30am. The Invocation was given by
Pastor Clint
Cottrell, Cypress Lake Presbyterian Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Commissioner Bigelow arrived immediately following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Commissioner Judah read and presented a Ceremonial Resolution recognizing the Director of Parks
and Recreation Barbara Manzo’s Retirement, commending her for dedicating 22 years of service to
Lee County,
residents, snowbirds and tourists. Interim Executive Director of
Lee County Community Tennis Association Harriet
Bohannon, recognized
Ms Manzo’s instrumental involvement with their Tennis Center at Three
Oaks Park by
dedicating and renaming the Tennis Center to the
“
Barbara Manzo Tennis Center at Three
Oaks Park”
-
“Enjoy your
retirement Barbara!”
(#20120385-
Commissioner Judah)
Commissioner Judah read and presented a Ceremonial Resolution promoting the League of American
Bicyclists as National Bike Month, with the week of May 14
th
thru the 18
th
as Bike to Work week and with Friday,
May 18
th
, 2012 as Bike-to
Work Day in
Lee County.
Steve Rodgers, on behalf of the Members of the Bicycle
Pedestrians Advisory Committee, thanked the Board and Complete Streets Team for their efforts and recognition.
“Bike On!” (
#20120386-
Commissioner Judah)
Commissioner Manning read and presented a Ceremonial Resolution recognizing tourism as being the
economic engine of
Lee County and on behalf of the citizens of
Lee County, invited the community to come out and
convey its grateful appreciation for outstanding contribution and dedication by the
Lee County Visitor & Convention
Bureau’s dedicated staff and the 52,000 people working tourism in
Lee County and proclaim May 8
th
2012 as “Team
Tourism Travel Rally Day” in
Lee County. Director of
Tourist Development Council Tamara Pigott accepted the
Resolution, provided information on two future events; and recognized and thanked all who are involved.
(
#20120404-
Commissioner Manning)
Referring to the
Agenda Recap Sheet
dated April 30, 2012, the Chairman announced that:
The Ceremonial Presentation scheduled for a
Walk-On Item No. 1
would be heard in succession with
the scheduled Presentations this morning.
9:30 A.M. AGENDA ITEM
- Public Comment on Agenda Items
Consent (C) and Administrative (A)
The Chairman called for public comment, and the following citizens came forward:
A5a –
on behalf of the League of Women Voters of
Lee County
C8c –
Ken Gogerhan
on behalf of
Bayous Preservation Association
A5a –
representing the Clerk of Courts
A5a –
Fort Myers resident
A5a –
Albert Joerger
representing the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf
A5a – Clerk of Court
A5a – Alva resident
C14b –
representing the
Matlacha Civic Association &
Pine Island Civic Association
A5a –
Fort Myers resident
A5a –
Nancy Payten
representing Florida Wildlife Federation
A5a –
Bonita Springs resident
John Guccililo
A5a –
representing Conservancy of
South West Florida
A5a –
Carl Veaux
representing the Sierra Club
C8c –
President of the
Bayous Preservation Association and Ding Darling Wildlife
Society, representing both.
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A5a –
Beverly MacNellis
representing
Estero Council of Community Leaders
A5a –
representing the Audubon Florida Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary and Audubon of
A5a –
Chairman of
Estero Council of Community Leaders
A5a –
Bob Lienesch
representing
Estero Council of Community Leaders & BCC
A5a –
representing Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation
A5a –
representing the
Realtor Association Greater
Fort Myers and Beach
C8c –
Chris Coilv
representing the Sanibel Fly Fishing Club
A5a – North
Fort Myers resident
The following are the Consent Agenda items that each Board member wished to have discussed:
Commissioner Manning - None
Commissioner Bigelow - C3b
Commissioner Judah - None
Commissioner Hall - None
Commissioner Mann - None
A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Present to the Board for information and filing the Object Code #504015 Expenditure
Detail Report for the second quarter of FY11-12 (January through March 2012) as required
by
Lee County Ordinance #90-18. (
#20120340-
COUNTY MANAGER)
FUNDING SOURCE:
Combination of Human Services, Libraries, Parks & Recreation (Extension Services),
Public Resources, Public Safety and Sustainability.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Allows Board to monitor expenditures being made by County Departments and Divisions
to this object code.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Mann, called and carried.
B)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve the
Application for State Revenue Sharing Fiscal Year 2012-2013
and authorize
Chair to sign the application. (
#20120362-
COUNTY MANAGER)
FUNDING SOURCE:
N/A.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Each unit of government is required by the State to file an application in order to be
considered for any funds to be distributed under the Revenue Sharing Act. Allocates State
Revenue monies to
Lee County.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Mann, called and carried.
A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve reduction of County lot mowing and demolition liens from approximately
$4,344.66 to $1,200.00 for a parcel located at 225/227 Homer Avenue, Lehigh Acres.
Board approval is required for mitigation of County assessment liens. (
#20120356-
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
FUNDING SOURCE:
Fund: Unincorporated MSTU; MSTU - Building Reserves; Program: Code Enforcement;
Project: Lot Mowing/Building Demolition.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Allows assessment lien to be released upon payment of reduced amount.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
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Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Mann, called and carried.
3. CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN
A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve
First Amendment to the Interlocal Lease Agreement
Mosquito Control District (LCMCD) and
Lee County to allow a tactical training facility at
the
Lee County Sheriff's Gun Range. (
#20120334-
CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN)
FUNDING SOURCE:
No funding required by the County.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Board approval of the amended lease agreement is required before a tactical training
facility can be constructed adjacent to the Gun Range.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Mann, called and carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-05-20
B)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
1) Approve
Supplemental Task Authorization No.1,
Contract No. 5392, GFA
INTERNATIONAL, under CN-10-12 MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES for the project
known as
Lee County Downtown Regional Library, for a Not-to-Exceed amount of
$119,585.00.
2) Authorize Chair on behalf of the Board to execute the Supplemental Task
Authorization.
(
#20120336-
CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN)
FUNDING SOURCE:
Fund – Library Construction Fund;
Program – Capital Project; Project –
Fort Myers-
Lee
County Public Library.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Provides the County with a contracted testing firm to perform testing services needed for
the
Lee County Downtown Regional Library.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
Responding to questions by Commissioner Bigelow, Construction & Design Manager
Damon Grant confirmed that
GFA International was selected for this project due to their overall qualifications. Following further comments by
Commissioner Bigelow concerning his longstanding issues with selection process; Commissioner Judah moved
approval, seconded by Commissioner Hall, called and carried with Commissioner Bigelow voting nay.
A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
A) Approve
Easement Purchase Agreement
for acquisition of Parcels 100-UE (±900 sq. ft.
utility easement) and 100-AE (±2,312 sq. ft. access easement) in the amount of $5,000 for
the Corkscrew Water Treatment Plant ASR Monitoring Well Project 7268, pursuant to the
terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement;
B) Authorize payment of costs to close and the Division of County Lands to handle and
accept all documentation necessary to complete this transaction. (
#20120366-
COUNTY
LANDS)
FUNDING SOURCE:
Fund:
Lee County Utilities Capital Improvements; Program: Capital Improvement
Program; Project: Water Treatment Plants Improvements.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Acquisition of property necessary for the Corkscrew Water Treatment Plant ASR
Monitoring Well Project 7268, without the necessity of an eminent domain action.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Mann, called and carried.
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A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
1) Approve and execute
Modification #1
to the Weatherization Assistance Program/Low
Income Home Energy Assistance Program (WAP/LIHEAP) contract # 12LH-9Z-09-46-
01-015 from the State of
Florida/
Department of Economic Opportunity (formerly known
as the
Department of Community Affairs); 2) Approve budget resolution allowing DHS to
receive $104,685.80; 3) Authorize board to sign contract Modification #1 which increases
the initial allocation from $157,028.69 to $261,714.49.
(
#20120280-
HUMAN SERVICES)
FUNDING SOURCE:
State of
Florida,
Department of Economic Opportunity.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Allows the
Department of Human Services (DHS) to accept an additional $104,685.80 for
the weatherization and energy conservation upgrades to homes of income-qualified
households in
Lee County.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Mann, called and carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-05-01
A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
1. Approve award of Formal Quotation No. Q-120095 Contract Printing.
2. Approve award to the following local vendors:
Cape Coral Minuteman Press, Direct
Impressions,
Strategy Marketing Group, Inc. dba/Panther Printing,
New York Press Inc.,
Swift Print Service, Inc and Pride Enterprises at the prices listed on the attached tab sheet.
3. The initial term of this quote is for one-year. Also request the authority to negotiate and
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 the consumer price index adjustment as per
the specifications should it be deemed necessary to do so.
4. Please approve a not-to-exceed amount of $300,000 for the County’s printing needs.
(
#20120353-
PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT)
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding will be available from the individual department or division’s budget. The
Department or Division is responsible for monitoring their individual expenditures.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Provides the County with several competitive sources from which to meet printing needs.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve as stated.
Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Mann, called and carried.
8. NATURAL RESOURCES/SOLID WASTE
A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Board approve and execute
Amendment No. 1 to
South Florida Water Management
District Agreement No. 4600002529,
Lakes Regional Park. Approve Budget Amendment
Resolution to reduce the District portion of the project budget by $300,000 (
Lakes Park
Water Quality Project, Project 208513) and amend the FY11/12-15/16 CIP accordingly.
(
#20120315-
NATURAL RESOURCES)
FUNDING SOURCE:
Fund – Capital Improvement
Fund (SFWMD Grant); Program – Water Resources Projects;
Project –
Lakes Park Water Quality Project.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Reduces agreement funding to more accurately depict cost of construction.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Mann, called and carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-05-02
B)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
A) Award B-12-07 TEN MILE CANAL FILTER MARSH WATER QUALITY
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IMPROVEMENTS, to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all bid
requirements,
Owen-Ames-Kimball Company
(local contractor), for a not to exceed
amount of $1,336,745.33, with a project completion time of 150 calendar days.
B) Authorize Chair to execute contract on behalf of the Board upon receipt.
(
#20120351-
NATURAL RESOURCES)
FUNDING SOURCE:
Fund - Capital Improvements Unincorporated MSTU; Program -
Water Resources Capital
Projects; Project - Ten Mile Canal Filter Marsh.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Provides a contractor to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, services, and incidentals
for the construction of the Ten Mile Canal Phase 2 Filter Marsh facility.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Mann, called and carried.
C)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
A) Waive formal bidding process and authorize Chair to execute a contract with
Dredge and Dock, LLC
for removal of up to 125,000 cubic yards of beach compatible
material from
Blind Pass with placement along critically eroded shoreline of northern
Sanibel at a price not to exceed $831,250.
B) Authorize Chair to execute STA#3 to Contract 5273 (CN-10-07) with
Coastal
Engineering Consultants, Inc.
in an amount not to exceed $250,136 with a project
completion time of 425 calendar days for professional services to implement the Blind
Pass maintenance dredging.
C) Approve an
amendment to Contract CN-10-07, #5273,
to extend the termination date of
the contract to October 1, 2013.
D) Approve
Budget Transfer
from Estero
Island Beach Restoration (Project 403022) to
Blind Pass Ecozone (Project 403091) in the amount of $550,000. (
#20120360-
NATURAL
RESOURCES)
FUNDING SOURCE:
Fund - General
Fund (DEP Grant) and Capital Improvement Tourist Development Beach
Projects; Program - Marine Services
Major Maintenance Projects; Project -
Blind Pass
Ecozone.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Allows contractor with equipment on site to dredge
Blind Pass at favorable pricing
(savings to the County of a minimum of $570,000.00); authorizes contracts to complete the
work; transfers necessary funds to implement the project.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Mann, called and carried.
A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve and execute a
Right-of-Way agreement
between
Florida Power and Light and
Lee
County in order to fence a portion of Estero Marsh Preserve, a Conservation 20/20
preserve.
(
#20120330-
PARKS AND RECREATION)
FUNDING SOURCE:
N/A.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Provides an agreement to establish better boundary control for Estero Marsh Preserve, a
Conservation 20/20 preserve.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Mann, called and carried.
11. PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION
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A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Accept a non-exclusive perpetual right of way
easement
grant for a bikeway/pedestrian
way constructed as part of the Family Dollar - Lehigh Acres, DOS 2011-00015 on Joel
Blvd. and David Ave. in East
Lee County. (
#20120333-
TRANSPORTATION)
FUNDING SOURCE:
Fund - Transportation Trust; Program - Transportation Operations - Roadway
Maintenance.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Allows the County perpetual use of a sidewalk constructed as a requirement per the Land
Development Code and provides for the maintenance of the facility by
Lee County DOT.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Mann, called and carried.
A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Developer Contributed Asset - Serendipity (BS 20120337/23147, MMM/SDG): Approve
final acceptance, by Resolution, as a donation of one fire hydrant, to provide fire protection
to the recently replaced recreation building at 'SERENDIPITY'. This is a Developer
contributed asset project located on the south side of Littleton Road approximately ½ west
of N. Cleveland Avenue. (
#20120337-
UTILITIES)
FUNDING SOURCE:
No funds required.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Provides adequate utility infrastructure to support redevelopment of the subject property
and complies with the
Lee County Utilities Design Manual.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approval.
Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Mann, called and carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-05-03
B)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Developer Contributed Asset - Iglesia Bandera de Cristo (BS 20120338/23148,
MMM/SDG): Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, as a donation of one 4'' diameter
fire line, to provide fire protection to an existing place of worship 'IGLESIA BANDERA
DE CRISTO'. This is a Developer contributed asset project located on the east side of
Halifax Avenue approximately 500' north of Independence Circle.
(
#20120338-
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.
Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Mann, called and carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-05-04
C)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Developer Contributed Asset - Olive Garden @ University Plaza (BS 20120339/23149,
THO/SDG): Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, as a donation of one 6'' diameter
fire line, to provide fire protection to the recently constructed restaurant 'OLIVE GARDEN
@ UNIVERSITY PLAZA'. This is a
Developer contributed asset project located within the
University Plaza Subdivision which
is located at the southwest corner of Alico Road and
Ben Hill Griffin Parkway.
(
#20120339-
UTILITIES)
FUNDING SOURCE:
No funds required.
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WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Provides adequate utility infrastructure to support development of the subject property and
complies with the
Lee County Utilities Design Manual.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approval.
Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Mann, called and carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-05-05
D)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Developer Contributed Asset -
Parker Lakes Reuse Water Metering Station (BS
20120342/23152, MMM/SDG): Approve final acceptance, by Resolution, as a donation of
the 'PARKER LAKES REUSE WATER METERING STATION', to provide reuse water
service for irrigation purposes to the existing
Parker Lakes residential community. This is a
Developer contributed asset project located ¼ mile west of Winkler Road on the north side
of Gladiolus Drive.
(#20120342-
UTILITIES)
FUNDING SOURCE:
No funds required.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Provides for disposal of effluent from the Fiesta Village Advanced Wastewater Treatment
Plant.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approval.
Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Mann, called and carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-05-06
A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Approve and authorize the execution and recording of an
Agreement between the Cascades
at
River Hall Residents' Association, Inc.
, the
Lee County Sheriff and the County for the
exercise of County jurisdiction over certain roads within the Cascades at
River Hall
Residents' Association for traffic control purposes. (
#20120343-
COUNTY ATTORNEY)
FUNDING SOURCE:
No funds required.
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 the Agreement.
Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Mann, called and carried.
B)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Direct the proposed amendments to the Land Development Code to two public hearing as
follows:
First Public Hearing: May 22, 2012 at 5:00 P.M.
Second Public Hearing: June 12, 2012 at 9:30 A.M. (
#20120365-
COUNTY
ATTORNEY)
FUNDING SOURCE:
N/A.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Sets public hearing dates for proposed amendments to the Land Development Code.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Mann, called and carried.
16. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS
A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
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Approve the Minutes for the following meetings of the Board of County Commissioners
held during the week of April 16 thru April 20, 2012; April 16, 2012 (Zoning), April 17,
2012 (Regular).
(
#20120378-
MINUTES)
FUNDING SOURCE:
Not Applicable.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Approval of the Board Minutes, pursuant to Florida Statute 286.011.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Mann, called and carried.
B)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Request Board approves
disbursements.
The check and wire registers can now be viewed
on the
Clerk's Website at WWW.LEECLERK.ORG by accessing the BOCC Minutes and
Documents link. (
#20120379-
FINANCE)
FUNDING SOURCE:
N/A.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Florida Statute Chapter 136.06 (1) requires that all County disbursements be recorded in
the Minutes of the Board.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Compliance with the requirements of FS 136.06 (1).
Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Mann, called and carried.
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.
(#20120380-
FINANCE)
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.
Tax Deed Number
2010000666
Payee
CKR Properties, LLC
Amount
$411.81
Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Mann, called and carried.
17. PORT AUTHORITY AND OTHER GOVERNING BOARDS
A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
1) Authorize staff to complete and submit the "Application for Certification of Retained
Spring Training Facilities Grant" to the State of
Florida for assistance towards the
Minnesota Twins facility improvements.
2) Authorize staff to enter into negotiations with the
Minnesota Twins to extend their lease
agreement. (
#20120368-
SPORTS DEVELOPMENT)
FUNDING SOURCE:
N/A.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Allows County to apply for funds the Legislature has set aside using State sales taxes for
certain pro-sports facilities. Neither the Red Sox Facility nor the Twins Facility within
Lee
County have received any funding from the State, despite the State having the ability to
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provide funding. The grant funds would be used to help defray the cost of improvements
to the Twins Facility at the Sports Complex. However, as a condition of the Application a
thirty (30) year lease is required; currently the Twins currently have nine (9) years left on
their lease with two separate, but consecutive, periods of five (5) years each.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Judah. During discussion Commissioners Bigelow
and Hall requested separate votes for (1) grant approval and (2) extension of lease. Commissioner Hall rescinded her
original motion and moved for grant request approval, seconded by Commissioner Mann. Following clarification to
questions by Commissioner Judah, Sports Authority
Jeff Mielke affirmed the statute and
Assistant County Attorney
Andrea Fraser clarified the blue sheet language which states a lease has to be signed with a grant approval,
Commissioner Hall moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Mann, after brief board discussion,
Mr. Mielke
confirmed the application is due on July 6
th
and the State has 30 days to choose the recipient.
After County Attorney
Michael Hunt provided clarification on lease terms, the motion was called and carried with Commissioner Bigelow
voting nay.
3. CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN
A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Request Board approval to make certain changes to County Lands' acquisition process as
indicated in the following Background section; seek Board direction on whether or not the
Board desires to establish a review committee to review current policies followed in the
acquisition of land, and/or the purchase prices being paid for properties. (
#20120372-
COUNTY LANDS)
FUNDING SOURCE:
N/A.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Provides Staff with specific direction.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
Director of County Lands
Karen Maguire commented on the Clerk of Courts Audit, responded to comments taken
during the public comment portion of the meeting, and requested that condemnation parcels be removed from the
disclosure process described in the Bluesheet. Commissioner Mann moved to approve items A,B, C, and D,
excluding condemnation, seconded by Commissioner Judah. At the request of Commissioner Bigelow, Director
Maguire agreed to provide a copy of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices (USPAP). During
comments by Commissioner Bigelow, Commissioner Mann called for a point of order and the Chairman accepted.
The motion was called and carried with Commissioner Bigelow voting nay. During Board discussion,
Ms. Maguire
noted that there were approximately 30 properties known as the C list that have been reviewed, the Board concurred
that theses properties would be held in abeyance.
8. NATURAL RESOURCES/SOLID WASTE
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PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION
11.
16. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS
CONVENE AS BOARD OF GOVERNMENT
LEASING CORPORATION
A)
ACTION REQUESTED/PURPOSE:
Request that the
Lee County Governmental
Leasing Corporation authorize the President to
execute (sign) tax returns for the year ended September 30, 2011. No funds are required.
(#20120381-FINANCE)
FUNDING SOURCE:
Federal and state laws require that corporations file income tax returns. Signing the tax
returns and filing them with the respective authorities will serve as compliance with federal
and state laws.
WHAT ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION:
SEE THE GOVERNMENTAL
LEASING CORPORATION MEETING FOR ACTION TAKEN.
RECONVENE AS BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
17. PORT AUTHORITY AND OTHER GOVERNING BOARDS
WALK-ON ITEM NO. 1 WAS HELD DURING THE PRESENTATIONS PORTION
OF THE MEETING.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL– Commissioner Hall wanted to make clear that the separation
of funds are set by Florida State Statute and 20% of tourist funds are used for capital facilities such as arts, convention
centers and sports facilities.
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FORMER CITY OF FORT MYERS MAYOR– Commissioner Mann shared that
Former City of Fort
Myers Mayor Oscar Corbin was recently moved to hospice care and expressed his warmest wishes to his family and
that thoughts and prayers are with them.
LETTER TO REPRESENTATIVE CALDWELL– Commissioner Manning , referring to his note
previously provided to his fellow Commissioners , noted that the PAC is recommending single member districts, and
requested agreement that a letter be sent to Representative Caldwell and the PAC. Commissioner Judah so moved,
seconded by Commissioner Mann, called and carried with Commissioner Bigelow voting nay.
COUNTY MANAGER– Commissioner Bigelow requested County Manager
Karen Hawes to notify
him if she herself could not attend a scheduled meeting. At Commissioner Bigelow’s further request,
Ms Hawes
stated that non-business related personal emails were redacted.
ON LINE PUB LIC COMMENTS– Commissioner Bigelow requested that public comments on
Lee
County Government website be put in official record.
Commissioner Hall moved to re-appoint
Carolyn Kimberly and
Keith Dean to the
PARKS &
RECREATION SERVICES,
seconded by Commissioner Mann, called and carried.
Commissioner Mann moved to re-appoint
Blanca Contreras to the
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
ADVISORY COMMITTEE,
seconded by Commissioner Manning, called and carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-05-09
Commissioner Bigelow moved to re-appoint
Linda A. McNabb to the
PARKS AND RECREATION
SERVICES,
and re-appoint
Mary Richey and
David W. Ceiled to the
TANGLEWOOD IMPROVEMENT UNIT,
seconded by Commissioner Mann, called and carried.
Assistant County Manager
Pete Winton announced that all Board Meetings from June 26
th
through July
30
th
would be cancelled for summer recess. Commissioner Mann moved approval, seconded by Commissioner Hall,
for discussion.
Mr. Winton advised negotiations with the Twins will be monitored and if needed, the meeting for the
26
th
would be put back on the calendar, the motion then called and carried.
County Attorney
Michael D. Hunt had no items for discussion.
Commissioner Bigelow left the meeting and was absent for the remainder of the meeting
COURTS AND CORRECTIONS PLANNING
County Jail Management Consultant
David Bennett narrated a Power Point presentation highlighting
the Courts & Corrections planning efforts and projected plans.
Commissioner Hall briefly left the meeting during
Mr. Bennett’s comments. Commissioner Mann left the meeting
during
Mr. Bennett’s presentation and was absent for the remainder of the meeting.
The Chairman adjourned the meeting at 12:05pm
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Chairman,
Lee County Commission
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