Manatee County Commission Agenda Results April 26, 2011

AWARDS

1. Employee Suggestion Award – Present "Award of Recognition" to Regina Worley, Mail Services Coordinator, Property Management Department, for her suggestion on reducing the cost of specific mail services that the county utilizes - Through creative suggestions concerning First Class Mail, Priority Mail, Certified Mail and Certified E-Mail, Worley has saved the County mofr than $15,6000, commissioners were told. (Unanimous)

PROCLAMATIONS

RECOMMENDED MOTION

: I MOVE TO ADOPT THE PROCLAMATIONS INCORPORATING THE LANGUAGE AS STATED IN THE RECOMMENDED

MOTIONS IN THE AGENDA MEMORANDA.

2. National Arbor Day – April 29, 2011

3. National Day of Prayer – May 5, 2011

4. RED Day – May 12, 2011

5. Community Development Block Grant Week – April 25-30, 2011

CITIZEN COMMENTS

COMMENTS SHOULD BE LIMITED TO TWO MINUTES PER PERSON AND SHOULD CONCERN ITEMS ON CONSENT AGENDA

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CONSENT AGENDA

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DETERMINED TO BE ROUTINE IN NATURE AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED IN A SINGLE MOTION

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ITEMS DETERMINED TO WARRANT INDIVIDUAL DISCUSSION SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM THIS LIST PRIOR TO THE MOTION TO ADOPT

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SUCH ITEMS SHOULD BE DISCUSSED SEPARATELY

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CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT

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Clerk’s Consent Calendar: Approval (Unanimous)

ATTORNEY

6. Settlement Agreement – Approve settlement with Lexon Insurance Company and approve execution of Release and Indemnification Agreement (Unanimous)

7. Tax Deed Sale – Authorize disbursement of half of the surplus funds from the Tax Deed Sale of land owned by Lawanna Lord to Jupiter Asset Recovery, LLC as assignee of Sue C. Winters (Unanimous)

BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

8. Final Plat: Central Park, Subphase A-1b – Approve, execute, and records (Unanimous)

9. Final Plat: Central Park, Subphase D-1aa – Approve, execute, and record (Unanimous)

COMMUNITY SERVICES

10. Community Care for the Elderly – Execute Amendment 2 to agreement with West Central Florida Area Agency on Aging, Inc., increasing agreement amount and revising budget summary, and adopt Budget Resolution (Unanimous)

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Carol Whitmore, District 6 At-Large, Chairman

John R. Chappie, District 3, 1st Vice-Chairman; Larry Bustle, District 1, 2nd Vice-Chairman; Michael Gallen, District 2, 3

rd Vice-Chairman

Robin DiSabatino, District 4; Donna G. Hayes, District 5; Joe McClash, District 7 At-Large

11. Home Care for the Elderly – Execute Amendment 1 to agreement with West Central Florida Area Agency on Aging, Inc., decreasing funds, transferring funds from Subsidies to Case Management category, and revising budget summary, and adopt Budget Resolution B-11-048 - (Unanimous)

12. Summer Food Program – Adopt Resolution R-11-105 authorizing submission and acceptance of grant from Florida Department of Education and authorize Chairman to execute all necessary grant documents and Community Services Director to sign application forms and ESE 198 forms (Unanimous)

CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU

13. DeSoto Heritage Festival – Approve expenditures in the amount of $10,000 to reimburse Hernando DeSoto Historical Society for marketing expenses for the promotion of the festival held April 1-30, 2011 (Unanimous)

14. Tourism Week Luncheon – Approve expenditures up to $5,000 for the first annual National Tourism Week luncheon at the Powel Crosley Estate on May 11, 2011 (Unanimous)

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

15. Budget Amendment Resolution – Adopt Budget Resolution B-11-050 (Unanimous)

16. Bus Transfer Station – Award IFB 11-0579OV to Zirkelbach Construction for construction of the Downtown Bradenton Transit Station, and authorize County Administrator or designee to execute contract documents, payment/performance bonds, and certificate f insurance (Unanimous)

17. University Parkway Resurfacing – Authorize County Administrator or designee to execute Change Order 1 to P0101736 with Superior Asphalt, Inc., adding 60 calendar days to contract time (Unanimous)

18. U.S. 301-Old Tampa Road to C.R. 675 – Authorize County Administrator or designee to execute Change Order 1 to Work Assignment 1 with URS Corporation Southern for additional construction engineering and inspection services (Unanimous)

NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES

19. Bad Debt – Authorize Library Division to write off accounts receivable amounts totaling $143.98 (Unanimous)

PARKS AND RECREATION

20. Norma Lloyd Park – Authorize execution of Amendment to Lease Agreement with City of Bradenton, and authorize transfer of county-owned equipment used to maintain the park to the City of Bradenton* - Bradenton city official Carl Callahan appeared before the board to advise members that the City of Bradenton will find it hard to find money to maintain the park, which has buildings, baseball fields and a football field to tend. Commissioners Carol Whitmore and Joe McClash said the County would be there to advise and help. Commissioner Robin DiSabatino noted that the gift of the park includes $48,000 worth of maintenance equipment to help do the work involved. Callahan noted that the United Community Center organization will not be a party to the agreement. (Unanimous)

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

21. Bennett Park – Execute and record Easement to Florida Power & Light Company for installation and maintenance of an electrical power line to facilities at 280 Kay Road Northeast (Unanimous)

22. Ellenton/Parrish Library Facility – Execute Purchase and Sale Agreement from Zions First National Bank for purchase of two parcels totaling 9.75 acres at 6750 and 6710 U.S. 301 N, Ellenton; adopt Budget Resolution B-11-052 and Resolution R-11-113* - This item was deferred as potential title issues are examined. The Commission will take a $1,000,000 loan to cover the cost of purchasing the former Roaring 20's Pizza on US 301 N. in Ellenton to replace the current Rocky Bluff branch library and some 9.4 acres adjacent. - (Unanimous)

23. Manatee Avenue, Holmes Beach – Accept and record Utility Easement from Westbay Cove South Association, Inc., Affidavit of Ownership and Encumbrances - (Unanimous)

24. Wares Creek Stormwater Improvement Project – Authorize payment for reimbursement of moves costs of $180 to Nancy Venit - (Unanimous)

PUBLIC SAFETY

25. 911 fees – Execute Interlocal Agreement with Sarasota County Government for payment of fees for 911 services* - (Unanimous)

PUBLIC WORKS

26. Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Capital Grant – Adopt Resolution R-11-093 and authorize Chairman to accept grant funds in the amount of $1,538,064 from the FTA with local share to be paid from Toll Revenue Credits in the amount of $384,513 - (Unanimous)

27. Surplus Equipment - Adopt Resolutions R-11-097, R-11-098, R-11-100, R-11-101, and R-11-102 authorizing donations to Central Economic Development Center Inc., United Community Centers, Inc., Manatee Community Action Agency, Inc., Sarasota County, and City of Bradenton, and classify property which is uneconomical to upgrade or repair as surplus per Florida Statute ¤274.05 to enable appropriate and authorized disposition, and authorize disposal - See Item 20. - (Unanimous)

28. Surplus Vehicles - Classify vehicles which are uneconomical to operate as surplus per Florida Statute ¤274.05 to enable appropriate and authorized disposition, and authorize disposal - (Unanimous)

UTILITIES

29. Lien Release – Execute and release liens for satisfaction of Time Payment Agreements (4) - (Unanimous)

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(Unanimous)

30. Service Fee Waivers – Waive total of $580.84 in service fees assessed to utility customer accounts for returned bank items - (Unanimous)

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Carol Whitmore, District 6 At-Large, Chairman

John R. Chappie, District 3, 1st Vice-Chairman; Larry Bustle, District 1, 2nd Vice-Chairman; Michael Gallen, District 2, 3

rd Vice-Chairman

Robin DiSabatino, District 4; Donna G. Hayes, District 5; Joe McClash, District 7 At-Large

REPORTS

31. Dashboard Reports - Accept into the record the Dashboard Report for month of March 2011 - (Unanimous)

RECOMMENDED MOTION

I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA INCORPORATING THE LANGUAGE AS STATED IN THE

RECOMMENDED MOTIONS IN THE AGENDA MEMORANDA (AS MAY HAVE BEEN AMENDED IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA).

(END CONSENT)

CITIZEN COMMENTS

COMMENTS SHOULD BE LIMITED TO TWO MINUTES PER PERSON

AND SHOULD CONCERN BUSINESS WHICH MAY

, IF APPROPRIATE, BE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA.

MANATEE COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY

LARRY BUSTLE, CHAIRMAN

NOTHING SCHEDULED

MANATEE COUNTY CIVIC CENTER AUTHORITY

JOE MCCLASH, CHAIRMAN

NOTHING SCHEDULED

MANATEE COUNTY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

ROBIN DISABATINO, CHAIRMAN

NOTHING SCHEDULED

ADVISORY BOARD/COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

ADMINISTRATOR

32. 2011 Value Adjustment Board (VAB) – 1) Elect two members of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) to the 2011 VAB, selecting one to serve as Chairman; 2) Appoint one homesteaded property owner to serve at the Citizens Representative

ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING

PRESENTATION UPON REQUEST

– ITEM 33

ATTORNEY

33. Ordinance 11-08 Motor Vehicles and Traffic – Adopt Ordinance 11-08 amending Section 2-22-25 of Chapter 2-22 of the Manatee County Code entitled Motor Vehicles and Traffic and providing for designated parking for disabled persons and enforcement - (Unanimous)

REGULAR AGENDA

ATTORNEY

34. Regulating Gambling Operations – Report on the potential of regulating gambling operations ("Bingo") within Manatee County and authorization thereof - After hearing a report requested by Commissioner John Chappie on slot clubs and other gambLing joints in Manatee County, the Board decided to take no action against them.

REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES

35. Economic Development Council (EDC) – Report/update concerning the EDC Outreach Services - Economic Development Council Executive Director and Asst. Dir. Sharon Hillstrom told Commissioners they did a mailing to businesses in Toronto and Montreal, made 196 phone calls and met with 11 companies in the two Canadian cities, with the result that one company has "short-listed" Manatee County on a list iof two future expansion sites. They have also done outreach in Germany to manufacturers of medical devices and other high-tech companies.