Nassau County Board of County Commissioners
Regular Session, November 29, 2010, 6:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, Florida
Call to Order, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag
Commissioners:
Present: Acting Chairman Walter J. Boatright, Commissioners Daniel B. Leeper, Steve W. Kelley, Stacy T. Johnson, and Barry V. Holloway.
Other Officials Present: David A. Hallman, County Attorney; and Ted Selby, County Manager.
Staff Present: Melanie Bowers, Clerk’s Internal Audit Review Coordinator; Shanea Jones, Office of Management and Budget Director; Scott Herring, Public Works Director; Walter Fufidio, Planning Director; and representing the Clerk’s office Brenda Linville, Deputy Clerk.
Official Agenda Summary:
Audience Input:
RS101129 – 6:06:41 Barbara Lewis came forward to request that the County grant her easement to her property located in Callahan (Holloway Lane and Martin Luther King Drive).
Motion: County Attorney to meet with the appropriate
individuals and bring back a recommendation regarding Ms. Lewis’ request.
Maker: Commissioner Holloway
Second: Commissioner Leeper
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Kelley, Johnson,
Holloway, and Boatright.
Follow Up: County Attorney, Engineering Services
RS101129 – 6:10:08 Kirby Peeples came forward requesting that the Board amend an Ordinance (not identified) to allow campers in mobile home trailer parks.
PRESENTATION(S):
RS101129 – 6:14:05 (Tab A) Tom Cote-Merow, Seniors vs. Crime: helping people combat scams and fraud.
Discussion: Mr. Cote-Merow came forward to provide the history and mission regarding this service.
APPOINTMENT(S):
RS101129 – 6:24:23 Appoint Chair and Vice-Chair for 2011.
Motion: Approve to appoint Commissioner Boatright as
Chairman and Commissioner Johnson as Vice-Chair for 2011. (See Clarification December 8, 2010 for effective date.)
Maker: Commissioner Holloway
Second: Commissioner Leeper
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Kelley, Johnson,
Holloway, and Boatright.
Follow Up: Board, County Attorney, County Manager, Clerk
Staff
RS101129 – 6:34:00 (Tab B) Appoint the following to the Planning and Zoning Board for three year terms ending December 2013:
- At-Large representative for District 2
- At-Large representative for District 4
- Representative for District 4
- At-Large representative for District 5
Discussion: Chairman Boatright clarified that it is a representative and not an at-large representative for District 5. The group discussed advertising for said positions and the existing terms regarding various boards.
Motion: Approve the following re-appointments to the
Planning and Zoning Board for three year terms ending December 2013: (1) Tom Ford At-Large Representative for District 4; and (2) Gene Bennett Representative for District 4. Continue to a date in the future appointment of an At-Large Representative for District 2 and Representative for District 5.
Maker: Commissioner Holloway
Second: Commissioner Leeper
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Kelley, Johnson,
Holloway, and Boatright.
Follow Up: Growth Management Department, County Manager,
County Attorney
FINANCIAL ITEMS:
RS101129 – 6:41:07 (Tab C) Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the following Not for Profit Funding Agreements for Fiscal Year 2010/2011: (1) Council on Aging, Contract No. CM1682 in the amount of $270,000.00. Account No. 01692564-582008; (2) Nassau County Economic Development Board, Contract No. CM1134-A5 in the amount of $112,500.00. Account No. 44552552-582011; (3) Nassau County Mental Health, Alcoholism, and Drug Abuse Council, Contract No. CM1686. Account No. 01693563-582003 (Baker Act in the amount of $32,000.00), Account No. 01693569-582002 (Mental Health in the amount of $219,037.000), and Account No. 22160569-582002(Drug and Alcohol Abuse in the amount of $5,670.00).
Motion: Approve Tab C as stated above.
Maker: Commissioner Holloway
Second: Commissioner Johnson
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Kelley, Johnson,
Holloway, and Boatright.
Follow Up: Finance, OMB, Contract Management, County
Manager
RS101129 – 6:43:28 (Tab D) Approve the following for the Detention Center Shower Project: (1) Change Order No. 4 to the contract with Warden Construction in the amount of $19,987.00, Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $2,765.00, Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $1,260.00, and Change Order 7 in the amount of $28,159.00; and (2) authorize the Chairman to sign a budget transfer from Reserves-Capital in the amount of $52,171.00. Funding source: 0102523-562000.
Discussion: The group discussed the funding.
Motion: Approve Tab D as stated above.
Maker: Commissioner Holloway
Second: Commissioner Leeper
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Kelley, Johnson,
Holloway, and Boatright.
Follow Up: Finance, OMB, Building Maintenance, County
Manager, Contract Management
RS101129 – 6:47:41 (Tab E) Approve the following for the Nassau Lakes Community Park: (1) award Bid No. NC10-033 to Nooney Construction, Inc., in the amount of $249,000.00; (2) authorize the Chairman to sign the Notice of Award and Contract No. CM1668; (3) authorize the Interim Facilities Maintenance Director, Tim Milligan, to issue the Notice to Proceed, contingent upon receipt of the Performance Bond, Payment Bond, and Certification of Insurance; (4) authorize the Chairman to sign the Impact Fee Justification Form allowing use of up to $42,408.00 in District 3 Community Park Impact Fees; and (5) authorize the Chairman to sign a budget transfer from Reserves-Capital in the amount of $58,654.00. Funding source(s): 41153572-563000 and 01720572-563710.
Discussion: The group briefly discussed the need for the park, the cost, type of park, and utilizing local bidders. Mr. Selby advised that the contractor has extended the bid price through tonight’s meeting. Mr. Hallman clarified that the contractor is playing hardball; but, he has subcontractors whose commitment to him have expired.
Motion: Continue to December 8, 2010 consideration of Tab
Maker: Commissioner Johnson
Second: Commissioner Leeper
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Kelley, Johnson,
Holloway, and Boatright.
Follow Up: County Manager, Building Maintenance Department
RS101129 – 6:58:59 Recess.
RS101129 – 7:58:30 (Tab F) Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign an agreement with the Northeast Florida Regional Council (NEFRC), Contract No. CM1693, for assistance in Transportation Planning Technical Assistance and Review of Land Development Traffic Assessments. Funding source: 04247515-531028.
Discussion: The group discussed the number of Counties that authorize assistance with the NEFRC. Commissioner Johnson briefly addressed the County possibly making some of the decisions internally without going out to other agencies.
Motion: Approve Tab F as stated above.
Maker: Commissioner Holloway
Second: Commissioner Johnson
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Kelley, Johnson,
Holloway, and Boatright.
Follow Up: Growth Management, Contract Management, Finance,
OMB
RS101129 – 8:00:56 (Tab G) Release final retainage to R&B Contraction, Inc., in the amount of $1,879.27 for completion of the US301 at Sandy Ford Road intersection improvement project. Funding source: 41155541-563100 301SF
Motion: Approve Tab G as stated above.
Maker: Commissioner Holloway
Second: Commissioner Johnson
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Kelley, Johnson,
Holloway, and Boatright.
Follow Up: Finance, OMB, County Manager, Engineering
Services, Road and Bridge Department, Contract
Manager
RS101129 – 8:01:36 (Tab H) Approve the following for resurfacing of Felmor Road: (1) a Resolution authorizing the execution of the agreement with the State of Florida Department of Transportation and authorize the Chairman to sign Contract No. CM1694; (2) accept the project into the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP); and (3) approve budget amendment. Funding source: Small County Road Assistance Program (SCRAP).
Motion: Approve Tab H as stated above and authorize the
Chairman to sign Resolutions 2010-168, and 2010-169 regarding same.
Maker: Commissioner Johnson
Second: Commissioner Leeper
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Kelley, Johnson,
Holloway, and Boatright.
Follow Up: Finance, OMB, County Manager, Contract
Management, Engineering Services
RS101129 – 8:03:35 (Tab I) Approve the Emergency Preparedness and Assistance (EMPA) Base Grant Agreement with the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management, and authorize the Chairman to sign Contract No. CM1689 in the amount of $77,043.00.
Motion: Approve Tab I as stated above.
Maker: Commissioner Holloway
Second: Commissioner Leeper
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Kelley, Johnson,
Holloway, and Boatright.
Follow Up: Finance, OMB, Emergency Operations Center,
County Manager, Contract Management
RS101129 – 8:04:11 (Tab J) Review annual financial reports from the Constitutional Officers (informational only as required by Florida Statute 218.36) and consider budget amendment to place $77,703.00 of the Property Appraiser’s residual into Reserves to purchase a replacement Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal System.
Motion: Approve budget amendment to place $77,703.00 of
the Property Appraiser’s residual into Reserves to purchase a replacement Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal System and authorize the Chairman to sign Resolution 2010-170 regarding same.
Maker: Commissioner Leeper
Second: Commissioner Johnson
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Kelley, Johnson,
Holloway, and Boatright.
Follow Up: Finance, OMB, County Manager, Property Appraiser
RS101129 – 8:06:26 (Tab K) Approve Finance Package 2010-24 and associated Resolutions.
Motion: Approve Tab K as stated above. (See Attachment
“A”)
Maker: Commissioner Holloway
Second: Commissioner Johnson
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Kelley, Johnson,
Holloway, and Boatright.
Follow Up: Finance, OMB, County Manager
RS101129 – 8:07:23 (Tab L) Approve Finance Package 2011-04 and associated Resolutions.
Motion: Approve Tab L as stated above. (See Attachment
“B”)
Maker: Commissioner Holloway
Second: Commissioner Leeper
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Kelley, Johnson,
Holloway, and Boatright.
Follow Up: Finance, OMB, County Manager
Motion: Adjourn as the Board of County Commissioners and
convene as the SAISS MSBU Governing Board.
Maker: Commissioner Leeper
Second: Commissioner Johnson
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Kelley, Johnson,
Holloway, and Boatright.
RS101129 – 8:11:34 (Tab M) Approve SAISSA Finance Package 2011-01, Draw #192.
Motion: Approve SAISSA Finance Package 2011-01, Draw #192
as follows: SIASSA, (Check #1006) in the amount of $2,664.48; SAISSA, Colored Paper (Check #169) in the amount of $33.12; and SAISSA, Advertising (Check #170) in the amount of $58.12.
Maker: Commissioner Holloway
Second: Commissioner Leeper
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Kelley, Johnson,
Holloway, and Boatright.
Follow Up: Finance, OMB, County Manager
RS101129 – 8:12:04 (Tab N) Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Second Addendum to the Agreement with the South Amelia Island Shore Stabilization Association (SAISSA), Inc., Contract No. CM1088-A2.
Discussion: Mary Brannen, President of the South Amelia Island Shore Stabilization Association, Inc., came forward to provide an update regarding the SAISSA project. Bill Moore, Director of Planning and Development Amelia Island Plantation, responded to an inquiry regarding the length of the contract. Eric Olsen, Olsen and Associates, Inc., also responded to an inquiry regarding reclaiming the historical shoreline.
Motion: Approve Tab N as stated above.
Maker: Commissioner Holloway
Second: Commissioner Johnson
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Kelley, Johnson,
Holloway, and Boatright.
Follow Up: Contract Management, County Manager,
Motion: Adjourn as the SAISS MSBU Governing Board and
reconvene as the Board of County Commissioners.
Maker: Commissioner Leeper
Second: Commissioner Johnson
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Kelley, Johnson,
Holloway, and Boatright.
REGISTER:
The Chairman signed the register for the following warrants: Warrant Nos. 173014 thru 173110 dated 11-10-10 for a register total of $1,400,139.94; Warrant Nos. 173111 thru 173122 dated 11-12-10 for a register total of $11,377.10; Warrant Nos. 173123 thru 173124 dated 11-12-10 for a register total of $2,000.00; Warrant Nos. 173125 thru 173130 dated 11-15-10 for a register total of $73,068.84;
Warrant Nos. 173131 thru 173229 dated 11-16-10 for a register total of $89,582.28; Warrant Nos. 173230 thru 173298 dated 11-19-10 for a register total of $186,463.63;
Warrant Nos. 173299 thru 173366 dated 11-23-10 for a register total of $687,200.83; Wire Transfer No. 634700 dated 11-16-10 for a register total of $11,769.50; Wire Transfer Nos. 22600 and 415700 dated 11-15-10 for a register total of $6,417.30; and Wire Transfer Nos. 210 and 211 dated 10-29-10 for a register total of $718,612.50.
OLD BUSINESS:
RS101129 – 8:35:28 (Tab O) Discuss advertising road projects in the local newspapers as continued from a previous meeting.
Discussion: Consensus of the Board not to expend any more funds for advertising road projects; but, in the future, perhaps place an editorial in the local newspaper regarding road projects.
NEW BUSINESS:
RS101129 – 8:23:58 (Tab P) Approve a Resolution accepting the Nassau County Local Mitigation Strategy Document, as approved by the Florida Division of Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Motion: Approve Tab P as stated above and authorize the
Chairman to sign Resolution 2010-175 regarding
same.
Maker: Commissioner Leeper
Second: Commissioner Holloway
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Kelley, Johnson,
Holloway, and Boatright.
Follow Up: Clerk Staff, Emergency Operations Center, County
Manager
RS101129 – 8:25:09 (Tab Q) Approve the following: (1) authorize the Chairman to sign the Maintenance Map for Art Wilson Lane and direct staff to record the map and supporting documents in the Public Records of Nassau County; (2) authorize staff to prepare a Request for Proposals for Engineering Services for the design of the Radio Avenue Extension, and bring the top ranked firm back to the Board for approval; and (3) set date for a joint meeting with the School Board.
Discussion: Mr. Herring reviewed the request.
Motion: Approve the following: (1) authorize the Chairman
to sign the Maintenance Map for Art Wilson Lane and direct staff to record the map and supporting documents in the Public Records of Nassau County; (2) authorize staff to prepare a Request for Proposals for Engineering Services for the design of the Radio Avenue Extension, and bring the top ranked firm back to the Board for approval. County Manager to coordinate dates for a joint meeting with the School Board.
Maker: Commissioner Johnson
Second: Commissioner Leeper
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Kelley, Johnson,
Holloway, and Boatright.
Follow Up: Clerk Staff, Engineering Services, County
Manager
RS101129 – 8:28:17 (Tab R) Approve the following: (1) Resolution authorizing the execution of the agreement with the State of Florida Department of Transportation; and (2) authorize the Chairman to sign Contract No. CM1690, for guardrail on CR115A (Kings Ferry Road), CR115 (Bay Road), Henry Smith Road, and CR119 (Otis Road).
Motion: Approve Tab R as stated above and authorize the
Chairman to sign Resolution 2010-176 regarding same.
Maker: Commissioner Holloway
Second: Commissioner Leeper
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Kelley, Johnson,
Holloway, and Boatright.
Follow Up: Engineering, Finance, OMB, County Manager,
Contract Management
RS101129 – 8:30:46 (Tab S) Approve the following: (1) Resolution authorizing the execution of the agreement between the Board and the State of Florida Department of Transportation; and (2) authorize the Chairman to sign Contract No. CM1691, for safety improvements of CR115A (Old Dixie Highway and Kings Ferry Road), CR115 (Bay Road), Thomas Creek Road, and Andrew Road.
Motion: Approve Tab S as stated above and authorize the
Chairman to sign Resolution 2010-177 regarding same.
Maker: Commissioner Holloway
Second: Commissioner Leeper
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Kelley, Johnson,
Holloway, and Boatright.
Follow Up: Engineering, Finance, OMB, County Manager,
Contract Management
RS101129 – 8:31:35 (Tab T) Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Maintenance Agreement with Amelia Island Plantation Community Association, Inc., Contract No. CM1697, for maintenance of a proposed new roundabout within the State Road 200/A1A right-of-way, approximately 215 feet north of Racquet Park Drive.
Motion: Approve Tab T as stated above.
Maker: Commissioner Leeper
Second: Commissioner Kelley
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Kelley, Johnson,
Holloway, and Boatright.
Follow Up: County Attorney, Finance, OMB, Contract
Management, County Manager
CONSENT ITEM(S):
RS101129 – 8:33:58 (Tab U) Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Annual Plan of Service as required for the State Aid Grant for the Library in the amount of $122,567.00.
Motion: Approve Tab U as stated above.
Maker: Commissioner Holloway
Second: Commissioner Leeper
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Kelley, Johnson,
Holloway, and Boatright.
Follow Up: Library, Finance, OMB, County Manager, Contract
Management
COUNTY MANAGER BUSINESS:
RS101129 – 8:38:08 Mr. Selby advised that he would be bringing back at a future meeting the following items: (1) request to appointment Commissioners to various committees (FAC and FACT, etc.); and (2) a Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 2005-167, as Amended by Resolution No. 2007-87; and Re-Establishing a Resolution, Pursuant to Florida Statutes, Chapter 112, for Guidelines for Reimbursement Rates for Travel While on County Business; Providing an Effective Date.
NON-QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING(S):
RS101129 – 7:08:51 (Tab V) Consider approving three budget amendments for 2010/2011 to appropriate $1.5 million received for prior year taxes; (1) $600,000.00 Reserves for potential relocation of the Fernandina Beach Library; and (2) $900,000.00 to resurface roads as part of the County’s Level and Overlay Program.
Motion: Open floor to public discussion.
Maker: Commissioner Johnson
Second: Commissioner Holloway
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Kelley, Johnson,
Holloway, and Boatright.
Discussion: Mr. Selby commented that staff has brought forth the appropriate documents deemed necessary in order to move forward with the Board decision on October 11, 2010. Ms. Jones clarified the resolutions being presented.
Public Input: Bonita McKenney, Bill Flynn, Donna Paz-Kaufman, and Ron Kurtz came forward to speak in favor of the funding for the Library. Mr. Selby commented that he received an e-mail from Sabrina Robertson dated November 18, 2010 on behalf of Megihan Johnson supporting the use of the $1.5 million for the relocation of the Fernandina Beach Library.
Motion: Close floor to public discussion.
Maker: Commissioner Leeper
Second: Commissioner Johnson
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Kelley, Johnson,
Holloway, and Boatright.
Discussion: The group acknowledged their support regarding the funds. Commissioner Johnson addressed a question that had been raised regarding transparency and due diligence. In her opinion there was never a lack of transparency for the public. She expressed her continued support for the level and overlay road projects and the library.
Responding to questions raised by Commissioner Kelley, Mr. Selby explained why the Board did not fund the Level and Overlay project during Fiscal Year 2010/2011 budget process. He clarified that nothing has been approved or put on the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) with regards to the Library or the Sheriff’s Administration Facility. Mr. Selby provided an update regarding the Sheriff’s Administration Facility and the relocation of the Library. Mr. Selby also responded to an inquiry regarding funding for possible level and overlay projects in District 2.
Commissioner Kelley expressed concern regarding breaking up funds by districts, suggesting that level and overlay be addressed by County priorities and not by district priorities. Commissioner Johnson commented that the Board has made sufficient strides in the past few years especially this year when the Board bid out a contact for a Roadway Pavement Manager Program. She felt this will be the last year the funds would be divided between districts.
Motion: Approve Tab V as stated above and authorize the
Chairman to sign Resolutions 2010-165, 2010-166, and 2010-167 regarding same.
Maker: Commissioner Holloway
Second: Commissioner Leeper
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Kelley, Johnson,
Holloway, and Boatright.
Follow Up: Finance, OMB, Board, County Manager, Engineering
Services, Library
NON-QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING(S):
RS101129 – 7:43:21 (Tab W) Consider a Resolution Electing to Use the Uniform Method of Collecting Non-Ad Valorem Special Assessments Levied Within the South Amelia Island Shore Stabilization Municipal Service Benefit Unit in the Unincorporated Area of Nassau County, Florida, Stating a Need for Such Levy; Providing for the Mailing of This Resolution; and Providing for an Effective Date. (See 8:22:55 expansion item #1)
QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING(S):
RS101129 – 7:45:42 (Tab X) Consider removal of two (2) diseased trees within the Buccaneer Trail (CR105A) Canopy/Scenic Corridor. Subject trees are located on the west side of Buccaneer Trail right-of-way adjacent to 96913 Buccaneer Tail and 1383 Shadow Woods Lane. The subject trees, identified by orange paint on their trunks, have been inspected by the Florida Division of Forestry and confirmed as diseased and a potential safety hazard.
Discussion: Mr. Fufidio commented that the item was original advertised for November 22, 2010 but staff mailed out notices to each adjacent property owners advising of the change of public hearing date.
Commissioners Ex-parte Communications:
RS101129 – 7:46:46 Commissioner Kelley advised that he made a site visit, which was not related to this matter. Commissioners Leeper, Johnson, Holloway, and Boatright advised that they had no communications.
Waive Presentation:
RS101129 – 7:47:50 Mr. Fufidio reviewed the request.
Documents Submitted For the Record:
RS101129 – 7:47:33 Agenda request; Tree legend map; E-mail from Walter Fufidio, Planning Director, to Peter King, Growth Management, dated October 22, 2010; Picture of diseased trees; Copy of Article 37, Natural Resource Protection; and Notice of hearing.
Motion: Accept documents into the record as stated above.
Maker: Commissioner Johnson
Second: Commissioner Holloway
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Kelley, Johnson,
Holloway, and Boatright.
Follow Up: Growth Management
Motion: Open floor to public discussion.
Maker: Commissioner Johnson
Second: Commissioner Holloway
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Kelley, Johnson,
Holloway, and Boatright.
Deputy Clerk swore in staff to provide testimony.
No public input.
Motion: Close floor to public discussion.
Maker: Commissioner Leeper
Second: Commissioner Kelley
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Kelley, Johnson,
Holloway, and Boatright.
Discussion: The group discussed a third diseased tree located on private property.
Motion: Approve, based upon competent substantial
evidence in the record, Tab X as stated above.
Amend: Including the removal of a third tree on private
Property. Cost of removal of said tree to be the
responsibility of the property owner.
Maker: Commissioner Leeper
Second: Commissioner Johnson
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Kelley, Johnson,
Holloway, and Boatright.
Follow Up: Engineering Services, Growth Management
QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING(S):
RS101129 – 7:56:11 (Tab Y) Consider a Resolution Constituting the Third Amendment to the Development Order for the Fernandina International Tradeplex Development of Regional Impact (DRI); Specifically Amending the Development Order to a Previously Approved Development of Regional Impact Pursuant to Notification of a Proposed Change (NOPC) Filed by Morris and Lee, Inc./DBA Science First, and Dated October 6, 2010; Amending Map H to Add 75,000 Square Feet of Warehouse and Office to the Science First Parcel; Finding That This Change Does Not Constitute a Substantial Deviation From the Originally Approved DRI Development Order, as Amended; and Providing an Effective Date.
Motion: Continue to December 13, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
consideration of Tab Y.
Maker: Commissioner Johnson
Second: Commissioner Holloway
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Kelley, Johnson,
Holloway, and Boatright.
Follow Up: Growth Management, County Attorney
Discussion: Mr. Fufidio noted for the record that Local Government has sixty (60) days to conduct this public hearing and this continuance would put the County out of compliance. However Growth Management cited that the property owner has authorized the Board to continue said item.
EXPANSION ITEMS:
RS101129 – 6:04:39 (1) Schedule public hearing for January 10, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. for consideration of a Resolution Electing to Use the Uniform Method of Collecting Non-Ad Valorem Special Assessments Levied Within the South Amelia Island Shore Stabilization Municipal Service Benefit Unit in the Unincorporated Area of Nassau County, Florida, Stating a Need for Such Levy; Providing for the Mailing of This Resolution; and Providing for an Effective Date; (2) approve Finance Package 2010-25 and associated resolutions; (3) approve Public Official Bonds for Commissioners Kelley and Holloway; (4) schedule a public hearing for December 13, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. for the consideration of an Ordinance Adopting the Provisions for the Floodplain Management Regulations; (5) Authorize the County Attorney to prepare a Resolution Requesting the Legislative Delegation to Sponsor a Local Bill Establishing a Pilot Project for the Purposes of Encouraging Economic Development and Private Sector Job Creation and authorize the Chairman to sign same; (6) schedule an executive closed session for December 13, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. pursuant to Florida Statutes, Chapter 286.011(8), to discuss settlement negotiations and/or litigation strategy related to expenditures therein in the cases of: (A) SEDA Construction Company, a Florida Corporation, plaintiff, vs. Nassau County, Florida, a Public Body, defendant (Case No. 10-CA-294); and (B) John L. Williams and Janet F. Williams, plaintiff, vs. Nassau County, Florida, Crystal Gail Amburgey, David Amburgey, and Gregory Raymond Fountain, ET AL., defendants, Case No. 04-CA-341; and (7) discuss proposed settlement in the Crane Island case.
Motion: Expand the meeting to consider seven items as
stated above.
Maker: Commissioner Leeper
Second: Commissioner Johnson
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Kelley, Johnson,
Holloway, and Boatright.
Follow Up: County Manager, County Attorney
RS101129 -_8:22:55 Expansion Item #1: Schedule public hearing for January 10, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. for consideration of a Resolution Electing to Use the Uniform Method of Collecting Non-Ad Valorem Special Assessments Levied Within the South Amelia Island Shore Stabilization Municipal Service Benefit Unit in the Unincorporated Area of Nassau County, Florida, Stating a Need for Such Levy; Providing for the Mailing of This Resolution; and Providing for an Effective Date.
Motion: Approve expansion item 1 as stated above.
Maker: Commissioner Holloway
Second: Commissioner Johnson
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Kelley, Johnson,
Holloway, and Boatright.
Follow Up: County Manager, Bill Moore
RS101129 -_8:37:31 Expansion Item #2: Approve Finance Package 2010-25 and associated resolutions.
Motion: Approve expansion item 2 as stated above. (See
Attachment “C”)
Maker: Commissioner Holloway
Second: Commissioner Leeper
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Kelley, Johnson,
Holloway, and Boatright.
Follow Up: Finance, OMB, County Manager
RS101129 -_8:39:06 Expansion Item #3: Approve Public Official Bonds for Commissioners Kelley and Holloway.
Motion: Approve expansion item 3 as stated above.
Maker: Commissioner Johnson
Second: Commissioner Leeper
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Kelley, Johnson,
Holloway, and Boatright.
Follow Up: County Attorney, Commissioners Holloway and
Kelley, Clerk Staff
RS101129 – 8:39:43 Expansion Item #4: Schedule a public hearing for December 13, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. for the consideration of an Ordinance Adopting the Provisions for the Floodplain Management Regulations.
Motion: Approve expansion item 4 as stated above.
Maker: Commissioner Johnson
Second: Commissioner Leeper
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Kelley, Johnson,
Holloway, and Boatright.
Follow Up: Building Department, County Manager
RS101129 -_6:28:29 Expansion Item #5: Authorize the County Attorney to prepare a Resolution Requesting the Legislative Delegation to Sponsor a Local Bill Establishing a Pilot Project for the Purposes of Encouraging Economic Development and Private Sector Job Creation and authorize the Chairman to sign same.
Discussion: Mr. Hallman reviewed the request and Larry Williams, State Representative Janet Adkins’ Office, provided an explanation regarding the concept related to the resolution.
Motion: Approve expansion item 5 as stated above and
authorize the Chairman to sign Resolution 2010-164 regarding same.
Maker: Commissioner Holloway
Second: Commissioner Leeper
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Kelley, Johnson,
Holloway, and Boatright.
Follow Up: County Attorney
RS101129 -_8:41:47 Expansion Item #6: Schedule an executive closed session for December 13, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. pursuant to Florida Statutes, Chapter 286.011(8), to discuss settlement negotiations and/or litigation strategy related to expenditures therein in the cases of : (A) SEDA Construction Company, a Florida Corporation, plaintiff, vs. Nassau County, Florida, a Public Body, defendant (Case No. 10-CA-294); and (B) John L. Williams and Janet F. Williams, plaintiff, vs. Nassau County, Florida, Crystal Gail Amburgey, David Amburgey, and Gregory Raymond Fountain, ET AL., defendants, Case No. 04-CA-341.
Motion: Approve expansion item 6 as stated above.
Maker: Commissioner Leeper
Second: Commissioner Holloway
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Kelley, Johnson,
Holloway, and Boatright.
Follow Up: County Attorney, Board, County Manager
RS101129 -_8:43:17 Expansion Item 7: Discuss proposed settlement in the Crane Island Case No. 06-201-CA.
Discussion: Mr. Hallman reviewed the proposed settlement consisting of the petitioner dropping their case and the defendant dropping their case regarding legal cost.
Motion: Approve proposed settlement in the Crane Island
case.
Maker: Commissioner Holloway
Second: Commissioner Leeper
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Kelley, Johnson,
Holloway, and Boatright.
Follow Up: County Attorney, Finance, OMB, County Manager
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
RS101129 – 8:47:54 Commissioner Leeper’s Business:
- Welcomed Commissioner Kelley to the Board.
- Thanked everyone for their support on the recent loss of his wife.
RS101129 – 8:46:44 Commissioner Kelley’s Business:
- Noted that it is a real honor to work with the Commissioners and he looks forward to working with staff. His goal is to improve operations overall and reassure the taxpayers that their funds are being wisely spent.
RS101129 – 8:45:13 Commissioner Johnson’s Business:
- Reminder regarding the Callahan parade on December 4, 2010.
RS101129 – 8:46:16 Commissioner Holloway’s Business:
- Noted that he has received several positive telephone calls regarding the budget information inserted into the Trim Notice.
RS101129 -8:48:54 Chairman Boatright’s Business:
Motion: Schedule Groundbreaking Ceremony for December 2,
2010 at 11:00 a.m. for the Thomas Creek Restoration Project.
Maker: Commissioner Johnson
Second: Commissioner Holloway
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Kelley, Johnson,
Holloway, and Boatright.
Follow Up: Board, Engineering
Motion: Approve to waive the rental fee for the Multi-
Purpose Building on December 18, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. for the Third Annual “Sid’s Christmas for Kids” (SID’S) Christmas party.
Maker: Commissioner Holloway
Second: Commissioner Leeper
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Kelley, Johnson,
Holloway, and Boatright.
Follow Up: Finance, OMB, County Manager
There being no further business, the regular session of the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
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Walter J. Boatright, Chairman
Attest:
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John A. Crawford, Ex-Officio Clerk
ATTACHMENT “A”
Finance Package 2010-24:
Resolutions:
- Resolution 2010-171, regarding budget amendment in the Amelia Island Tourist Development Fund in the amount of $162,713.00 for excess tourist development tax received.
- Resolution 2010-172, regarding budget amendment in the
SAISSA Fund in the amount of $36,000.00 for reimbursement of beach monitoring costs.
ATTACHMENT “B”
Finance Package 2011-04:
Resolutions:
- Resolution 2010-173, regarding budget amendment in the
Anti-Drug Fund in the amount of $4,287.00 for receipt of the 2010 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program.
- Resolution 2010-174, regarding budget amendment in the
General Fund in the amount of $18,550.00 for donations received for the Nassau County Library system.
Inventory Deletions/Changes:
Road and Bridge Department, 1515, Gradall Grapple, Serial
No. RING NE11943.
Road and Bridge Department, 1346, 2001 Cub Cadet Riding
Mower, Serial No. 13AN673G033.
Road and Bridge Department, 1338, 2004 Ford Dump Truck
#404, Vin No. 1FDZU90L9RVA37165.
Road and Bridge Department, 1456, 1997 Chevy Pick up #149,
Vin No. 1GCEC14W7VZ240912.
Road and Bridge Department, 1367, Roanoke mower head,
Serial No. 1099G290.
Road and Bridge Department, 1444, 1997 Stone concrete
mixer, Serial No. 0676083.
Road and Bridge Department, 1357, 1997 Stone concrete
mixer, Serial No. 4597027.
Fire/Rescue Department, 20011300, 1998 Cherokee Jeep, Vin
No. 1J4FT28SXWL190488.
ATTACHMENT “C”
Finance Package 2010-25:
Budget Transfers:
- In the Amelia Concourse MSBU Fund in the amount of $1,044.00 to provide budget for Maintenance Department 09/10 charges.
- In the Capital Project Transportation Fund in the amount of $297,700.00 to return One Cent support for William Burgess Extension Project.
- In the Capital Project Transportation Fund in the amount of $187,256.00 to return One Cent support for the Tradeplex Intersection Project.
Resolutions:
- Resolution 2010-178, regarding budget amendment in the General Fund in the amount of $1,044.00 for revenue received from the Amelia Concourse MSBU Fund for maintenance services provided by the Maintenance Department.
- Resolution 2010-179, regarding budget amendment in the One Cent Surtax Fund in the amount of $297,700.00 due to a reduction in the William Burgess Extension Project cost.
- Resolution 2010-180, regarding budget amendment in the One Cent Surtax Fund in the amount of $187,256.00 due to a return of unused one cent proceeds for the Tradeplex Intersection Project.