Manatee BOCC Meeting Agenda Results 2/7/2012

AWARDS

1. February 2012 Employee of the Month – Present award to Ben Williams, Jr., Fuel Services Coordinator,

Public Works Department. Ben brought his Mom and Grandmother. 18 years of outstanding service. Thanks Ben.

PROCLAMATIONS

2. Palmetto High School Pride Day – February 7, 2012

3. Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival Days – February 18-19, 2012

4. Gulf Coast Senior Games Week – February 21-26, 2012

5. Engineers Week – February 19-26, 2012

6. Manatee County Museum Month – February 2012

7. Gulf Coast Builders Exchange 60th Anniversary

8. Faith United Methodist Church 25th Anniversary

9. Maestro Leif Bjaland Day – February 16, 2012 [NO PRESENTATION SCHEDULED]

CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT

• Clerk’s Consent Calendar: Approval

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

10. Budget Amendment Resolution – Adopt Budget Resolution B-12-026

NATURAL RESOURCES

11. Fee Schedule Revision – Adopt Resolution R-12-043 amending R-09-210 providing for adjustments in user fees

for certain recreational activities at the preserves managed and maintained by the Natural Resources Department -- Approved, Unanimous.

NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES

12. Economic Development Incentive (EDI) – Rescind Resolution R-10-202 and adopt Resolution R-12-038

finding that Project Indigo is approved for an EDI grant up to $41,000 to be paid over a five-year period

MOTION: I MOVE TO ADOPT THE PROCLAMATIONS - Approved, Unanimous

CONSENT AGENDA --  Items #11 and # 23, were pulled for vote

13. Economic Development Incentive (EDI) – Rescind Resolution R-10-223 and adopt Resolution R-12-039 finding that Project Trinity Graphics USA is approved for an EDI grant up to $23,000 to be paid over a five-year period

14. Economic Development Incentive (EDI) – In matters pertaining to Project Shuffle, adopt Resolution R-12-044 recommending approval as a Qualified Target Industry Business and Resolution R-12-045 approving a Transportation Impact Fee incentive

15. Economic Development Incentive (EDI) – In matters pertaining to Project Alpha, adopt Resolution R-12-050 recommending approval as a Qualified Target Industry Business and Resolution R-12-049 approving a Transportation Impact Fee incentive

PARKS AND RECREATION

16. Concessions Building at Lakewood Ranch Park – Adopt Resolution R-12-008 authorizing execution of a

License Agreement with Braden River Soccer Club, Inc., for construction of an extension to the building at

Lakewood Ranch Park

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

17. 44th Avenue East (12th Street East to 19th Street Court East) – Accept and record Temporary Construction

Easement from John F. and Sharon A Bozman located at 1912 44th Avenue East

18. 44th Avenue East (12th Street East to 19th Street Court East) – Accept and record Temporary Construction

Easement from MJC 1812 Realty Trust, LLC located at 1812 44th Avenue East

19. 44th Avenue East (12th Street East to 19th Street Court East) – Accept Warranty Deeds and Drainage

Easements from El Rancho Partners LTD and Mike Carter I, Inc., Seller’s Affidavit and Solicitation

20. Bennett Park Entry Road – Accept and record Right-of-Way Easement from Cypress Creek Investments, LLC;

Affidavit of Ownership and Encumbrances; Consent

21. Sanitary Sewer Lift Station and Force Main – Execute and record Agreement for the Installation and

Maintenance of Publicly Owned Facilities Underlying Privately Owned Lands with Silver Lake Community

Association, Inc., Utility Easement, Affidavit of Ownership and Encumbrances

22. U.S. 301, Parrish – Accept and record Drainage Easement from Michael Todd and Gayle Wyland Reed required

for a permanent, non-exclusive easement; Affidavit of Ownership and Encumbrances  

23. U.S. 301/Fort Hamer Road Intersection – Adopt Resolution R-12-037 authorizing Property Acquisition to conduct pre-suit negotiations and make written offers to purchase certain parcels, as defined in Exhibit A, required for the U.S. 301/Fort Hamer Road Intersection Improvement Project, before proceeding with eminent

domain -- Request to be heard at next agenda. -- Approved, Unanimous

24. Wares Creek Stormwater Improvement Project – Execute and record Agreement for Subordination of Utility

Interests and Agreement for Reimbursement for Additional Facility Relocations from Bright House Networks,

LLC

PUBLIC SAFETY

25. Special Needs Shelters – Adopt Resolution R-12-046 authorizing execution of Memorandum of Understanding

with Manatee County Health Department and School Board of Manatee County to establish the special needs

shelter responsibilities*

PUBLIC WORKS

26. Park Avenue Water Main – Execute Participation Agreement to build replacement water main on Park Avenue

in Anna Maria, Florida*

27. Surplus Equipment – Adopt Resolutions R-12-031 and R-12-042 authorizing donation to Reliable Business

Solutions, Inc., and Manatee Educational Television Consortium, 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

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

UTILITIES

29. Bad Debt – Write off bad debt of $5,469.30 (Water/Sewer Fund 401).

(END CONSENT)

CONSENT AGENDA  -- Approved, Unanimous 

Surprise Guest -- Palmetto Mayor, Shirley Groover Bryant, arrived toting a $800,000 check to kick off the the new baseball fields. The contracts hadn't been drawn up yet, but that wasn't the only problem commissioners had in accepting the check. The gesture led to some defining moments. What has taken almost four years to prepare formed a couple of uncomfortable bumps in the road. But all agree, the only goal is to get the fields built for the kids who are tired of waiting. (FULL STORY)  

30. Minutes for Approval: November 21, 2011, December 20, 2011, January 10, 2012, January 24, 2012

REGULAR AGENDA  

31. Taylor Nursery Property – Presentation on proposed uses of property located at the northeast corner of 9th Street East and 63rd Avenue East within the South County Community Redevelopment Area.

Many came to speak in support of  a Request For Proposal (RFP) on the Pride Park Center. Groups and organizations near and far came to give their support. In an area plagued with declining property values, crime and economic strife for years past, has been experiencing leaps and bounds in the direction of recovery. The hard work by all is progress no one wants to see stop. The ideas and commitments were vast but spoke unanimously to continue the invested development and the need to provide a center that would facilitate activities for the area's youth. All parties want to work harder at what's working. No action needed and a decision will come soon. TBT will continue to follow the issue and will have an article on and about the collective efforts of those too many to mention in this report. We love following success stories.

REGULAR AGENDA

ATTORNEY

32. Outside Counsel – Retain the Tallahassee law firm of Hinkle & Foran and its consortium partners to represent

Manatee County, on a contingency fee basis, against BP for additional damages the County may be entitled to from the Deep Water Horizon Oil Spill -- Donald M Hinkle, from Hinkle and Foran, Attorneys At Law, says there are additional avenues his firm can pursue that would cover some of the many losses. He said, "There were 1800 claims filed in Florida and $25 million paid out, and that means the county did suffer sufficient loss." adding, "we could recoup those losses with no up front investment." Request, -- Approved, Unanimous 

CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU

33. Spring Training Facility – Approve and authorize County Administrator to execute Interlocal Agreement with City of Bradenton regarding Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training Facility* -- All wanted to continue with this great tradition -- Approved, Unanimous

34. Metal Ordinance -- Authorize publication of a Notice of Public Hearing on proposed Ordinance 12-13 relating to the regulations of secondhand metals dealers and recyclers in Manatee County. -- Approved, Unanimous

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: 

Commissioner DiSabatino- spoke to the thanks that deservingly goes to the Bible Baptist Church for all of activities and work they do in benefit to the local youth. She mentioned that the Jan. 28 teen night not only went well, but that the church also provides Co-Ed Volleyball, 18 and up, on Monday Nights, 7 - 9 p.m. On Thursdays night is Men's Basketball Night. Another subject was her disappointment that last Thursday's Land Use Meeting did not find a way to give amply time to citizens and groups that were there and signed up to speak. She said, "They are our bosses, it is up to us to find a way for them to speak. It wasn't fair."

Commissioner Gallen- wanted fellow Commissioners to examine the redevelopment aimes of the old Skyline Bar building, on Hwy. 41, North of Palmetto, and figure out a formula that would help those interested to turn it into a "Childcare Center."  

Commissioner Whitmore- requested the need for more professionals to help with healthcare for the homeless. She said, "sometimes someone will be discharged from the hospital, still in need of attention, and the shelters are overwhelmed with those in need." She wants to get the word out for more healthcare professionals to please consider investing in a very worthy cause.

Commissioner McClash- graced the commission with a drawing sent by 11-year-old Isabel Buchanan, of a park she is requesting the county consider. It was beautiful and worthy of any refrigerator. He also mentioned the need to look into the network beneath wetlands that connect in a way that has been generally misunderstood. The nature of this network was revealed by one of the highly qualified expert witnesses in discussion at a recent land use meeting. He added, "I don't like the state making decisions about the county that could have costly effects on the county. They don't even invite us to the table."

Commissioner Bustle- wants someone to approach the very complicated golf cart situation. It is too dangerous to have them on the road he says, and  FDOT won't let them on the sidewalk. What are we to do? County Administrator, Ed Hunzeker  said it would be extremely difficult to change anything except maybe an ordinance, and that wouldn't be easy. They are looking into it.