Nassau County Board of County Commissioners
Regular Session, October 20, 2010, 10:00 a.m.
Public Hearing, October 20, 2010, 10:00 a.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, Florida
Call to Order, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag
Commissioners:
Present: Chairman Michael H. Boyle, Commissioners Daniel B. Leeper, Stacy T. Johnson, Barry V. Holloway, and Walter J. Boatright.
Other Officials Present: David A. Hallman, County Attorney; and Ted Selby, County Manager.
Staff Present: 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.
10:00 A.M. PUBLIC HEARING:
RS101020 – 10:02:58 (Tab A) Continue consideration of an appeal filed by Michael S. Mullin of Rogers Towers, attorney for Otak Properties, LLC, appealing the Conditional Use & Variance Board’s denial of Application E10-012, citing that “the standard is whether the administrative findings and judgment (decision) is supported by competent substantial evidence, and that is not reflected in the minutes of the meeting nor is that set forth in the denial letter dated May 28, 2010.” Applicant is seeking exception for Conditional Use to allow for a twelve (12) slip commercial marina, retail component, 1,500 square foot administrative office space, 4,500 square foot multi-family residential structure, and a recreational element with a swimming pool and common decking area in the Open Rural (OR) Zoning District. The 2.07 acre property is located on the east side of US Highway 17 at the Nassau River, Yulee area.
Motion: Continue consideration of Tab A to December 15,
2010 at 9:00 a.m.
Maker: Commissioner Boatright
Second: Commissioner Holloway
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Boyle, Johnson,
Holloway, and Boatright.
Follow Up: County Attorney, Growth Management
Official Agenda Summary:
Audience Input:
None.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT BUSINESS:
RS101020 – 10:04:14 (Tab B) Authorize the Chairman to sign the Revocable License and Indemnification Agreement with Holy Trinity Angelican Church for the purpose of constructing two (2) directional signs within the right-of-way.
Discussion: Mr. Fufidio reviewed the request.
Motion: Approve Tab B as stated above.
Maker: Commissioner Holloway
Second: Commissioner Leeper
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Boyle, Johnson,
Holloway, and Boatright.
Follow Up: Growth Management, Contract Management, County
Manager
BUILDING DEPARTMENT BUSINESS:
RS101020 – 10:08:18 (Tab C) Monthly status update on Building Department activities.
Discussion: Robert McKinney, Building Official, commented that the Building Department remains on target. He informed the Board that for the past six weeks his department has had a dozen builder model homes with accessible offices proposed, which indicates there is some optimism in the market. Mr. McKinney briefly discussed the code exams completed by himself and his staff. Discussion followed.
COUNTY EXTENSION BUSINESS:
RS101020 – 10:12:08 (Tab D) Monthly status update on County Extension activities.
Discussion: Rebecca Jordi, Extension Office Director, discussed their exposure to the community on their projects. Steve Gaul, Extension Agent for Agricultural and Natural Resources, came forward to provide an update regarding workshops and programs as well as upcoming projects.
Noted: Invitation for the Commissioners to attend the Market Livestock Sale at the Callahan Fair Grounds on October 22, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. to purchase the freshest pork or beef.
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE BUSINESS(S):
RS101020 – 10:15:56 (Tab E) Monthly status update on Facilities Maintenance activities.
Discussion: Tim Milligan, Interim Building Director, came forward to review current projects. He noted that he would be adding the fuel tank renovation to his list. Discussion followed regarding the repairs to the Sheriff’s Administration Building.
PUBLIC WORKS BUSINESS:
RS101020 – 10:25:47 (Tab F) Monthly status update on Facilities Maintenance activities.
Discussion: Mr. Herring provided a status report on active road projects and Impact Fee funded road projects.
Request: Engineering Services Department: (1) research issue regarding turn lanes on Ford Road; (2) e-mail Commissioners with an update regarding the timeframe for the installation of the signalization at A1A and Blackrock Road; (3) Board direction at the meeting on November 17, 2010 regarding the newspaper publication regarding road projects; (4) research a groundbreaking ceremony for the William Burgess Boulevard Extension project (coordinate through the County Manager’s office); and (5) research issue at the four-way stop at the intersection of Jasmine Street and Citrona Drive.
RS101020 – 10:36:10 (Tab G) Monthly status update on Road and Bridge activities.
Discussion: Mr. Herring reviewed current Road and Bridge activities. The group discussed the status of funding for Pratt Siding Road and Patsy Lane, possible use of millings from the City of Fernandina Beach airport, and hand rails on the culvert on T J Courson.
Request: (1) Road and Bridge Department to research restripping on Simmons Road and T J Courson; and (2) County Manager and Public Works Director to bring back funding for Pratt Siding Road and Patsy Lane.
COUNTY MANAGER BUSINESS:
RS101020 – 10:44:03 (Tab H) Monthly update on all contracts, amendments, change orders, task order and work authorizations, as required by Section 6.2 of the Nassau County Purchasing Policy. Informational only.
Discussion: Mr. Selby responded to an inquiry regarding Dr. Farid Ullah’s contract.
EXPANSION ITEMS:
RS101020 – 10:02:37 (1) Approve to expend $5,000.00 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund to be donated to the Justice Coalition to be used in their efforts to advocate for victims of violent crimes. Funding source: 13031521-5820000; (2) Approve request to fill vacant 4-H Agent position for the County Extension Office; (3) Approve request from the Marine Corps League for waiver of rental fee for use of the Yulee County Building on December 18, 2010, for the Toys for Tots Program; (4) Additional backup for Tab A – Otak appeal; and (5) Approve Resolution Expressing Opposition to the Statewide Application for New Septic Tank Inspection and Replacement Requirements; Providing for an Effective Date.
Motion: Expand the meeting to consider (4) items as
stated above.
Maker: Commissioner Holloway
Second: Commissioner Leeper
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Boyle, Johnson,
Holloway, and Boatright.
Follow Up: County Manager
RS101020 – 10:46:35 Expansion Item #1: Approve to expend $5,000.00 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund to be donated to the Justice Coalition to be used in their efforts to advocate for victims of violent crimes. Funding source: 13031521-5820000.
Motion: Approve expansion item 1 as stated above.
Maker: Commissioner Holloway
Second: Commissioner Boatright
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Boyle, Johnson,
and Boatright.
Follow Up: Finance, OMB, County Manager, Sheriff
RS101020 -_10:47:32 Expansion Item #2: Approve request to fill vacant 4-H Agent position for the County Extension Office.
Motion: Approve expansion item 2 as stated above.
Maker: Commissioner Holloway
Second: Commissioner Leeper
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Boyle, Johnson,
Holloway, and Boatright.
Follow Up: Finance, OMB, County Manager, Human Resources
Department
RS101020 -_10:48:30 Expansion Item #3: Approve request from the Marine Corps League for waiver of rental fee for use of the Yulee County Building on December 18, 2010 for the Toys for Tots Program.
Motion: Approve expansion item 3 as stated above.
Maker: Commissioner Holloway
Second: Commissioner Johnson
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Boyle, Johnson,
Holloway and Boatright.
Follow Up: Finance, OMB, County Manager, Building
Maintenance Department, Sharlene Carter
RS101020 – 10:49:37 Expansion Item #4: Additional backup for Tab A – Otak appeal. No action taken (see Tab A at 10:02:58).
RS101020 – 10:49:35 Expansion Item #5: Approve Resolution Expressing Opposition to the Statewide Application for New Septic Tank Inspection and Replacement Requirements; Providing for an Effective Date.
Motion: Approve expansion item 4 as stated above and
authorize the Chairman to sign Resolution 2010-158 regarding same.
Maker: Commissioner Holloway
Second: Commissioner Boatright
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Boyle, Johnson,
Holloway and Boatright.
Follow Up: Clerk Staff
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
RS101020 – 10:51:16 Commissioner Leeper Business:
- Update regarding funding for six laning A1A through Yulee.
Request: County Manager to research an issue regarding Dave Bowman’s water bill from November 2009 thru October 2010 and possibly have a representative from the St. Johns River Water Management District help educate residents regarding conserving water and watering their yards.
Noted: Bring back to the Board consideration of establishing a Finance Board or Finance Advisory Board consisting of a Commissioner (acting as Chairman); representatives from OMB and the Clerk’s Office; and Board appoint two (2) at large members (one at large member from Amelia Island) to help streamline operations in County Departments. (County Manager mentioned bringing back on October 25, 2010.)
RS101020 – 11:02:57 Commissioner Johnson Business:
- Briefly commented on Commissioner Leeper’s idea regarding establishing a Finance Board or Finance Advisory Board.
RS101020 – 11:03:38 Commissioner Holloway Business:
- Provided brief update regarding Bid No. NC10-034, Fire Station #60 – Bryceville, noting that approval to award bid should come before the Board on November 8, 2010.
There being no further business, the regular session of the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners adjourned at 11:04 a.m.
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Michael H. Boyle, Chairman
Attest:
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John A. Crawford, Ex-Officio Clerk