Board of County Commissioners
Tuesday, May 11, 2021 Meeting - Follow-Up Memo

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To:	Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board
From:	Vincent S. Long, County Administrator
Subject:	Follow-up to County Commission Regular Meeting of May 11, 2021

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The meeting was held in the Leon County Courthouse, County Commission Chambers, Fifth Floor, located at 301 S. Monroe Street   Tallahassee, Florida 32301. 

The media and the public could access the meeting in real time on Comcast channel 16, Prism channels 16 and 1016-HD, the Leon County Florida channel on Roku, the County’s Facebook page, YouTube channel, Twitter and County web site.  

Citizens wishing to provide input on any item(s) on the published agenda (or a non-agenda subject) for the meeting could share public comment by using one of the following three options:

• In-person at the meeting; or
• Register to provide comments using communications media technology during the meeting through the registration form using the following link https://www2.leoncountyfl.gov/coadmin/agenda/.    

Citizens wishing to comment during the meeting must register by 8 p.m. on the day before the meeting to provide County staff sufficient time to provide instructions to citizens for comment during the meeting; or

• Written comments via online submission prior to the meeting using the following link https://leoncountyfl.gov/PublicComments. Written comments should be submitted by 8 p.m. on the day before the meeting in order for the written comments to be distributed to the County Commission prior to the meeting.  Written comments submitted after the 8 p.m. deadline on the day before the meeting (up until 1 p.m. the day of the meeting) will be provided to the Commissioners but the County cannot guarantee that the Commissioners will have adequate time to review those comments prior to the meeting.  All written comments will be added to the official record and posted on the County webpage.

Anyone needing assistance with submitting comments for the official record could contact County Administration via email at LCG_PublicComments@leoncountyfl.gov or via phone at 850-606-5300.

Please note that Board of County Commissioners Policy 01-05, Article IX., Section E., entitled “Addressing the Commission”, and Article IX., Section F., entitled “Decorum”, shall remain in full force and effect.

Face coverings were required to be worn inside the Leon County Courthouse.  Capacity inside the chambers was limited to allow adequate room for physical distancing.  Overflow space was set up if needed.

INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Invocation by Pastor Benny Bolden, Family Worship and Praise Center
Pledge of Allegiance by Commissioner Jimbo Jackson

 

AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS

• Proclamation Recognizing the World Class Schools Best & Brightest Awards
  (Chairman Minor)
  • Chairman Minor presented the proclamation honoring the students receiving the awards.
  • Commissioner Dozier thanked Laura Rogers, Program Director, World Class Schools of Leon County, Inc., for their efforts.
     
• Presentation on the 2021 Chamber Priorities and the Community Scorecard
  (Jay Smith, Chairman of the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce)
  • Jay Smith, Chairman of the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, provided an overview of the 2021 Chamber Priorities and the Community Scorecard, including 12 key metrics.
  • Commissioner Cummings thanked the Chamber for its efforts and expressed importance of the kindergarten readiness initiative.
  • Commissioner Welch commended the Chamber’s work on the scorecard.
  • Commissioner Jackson reflected on the interconnective nature of the metrics.
  • Commissioner Dozier complimented the involvement of all three Chambers of Commerce and the focus of breaking down the silos.
  • Commissioner Proctor reflected on the need for basic business literacy training for youth.
  • Commissioner Maddox thanked the Chamber for its leadership.  He reflected on the need to promote to the youth the opportunities available in the trades and to advance apprenticeship programs.
  • Chairman Minor thanked the Chamber for the Community Scorecard and the community wide efforts.
     
• Overview of the Upcoming 2021 Hurricane Season 
  (Kevin Peters, Director, Emergency Management)

• Kevin Peters, Director of Emergency Management, provided an overview of the 2020 hurricane season, and the upcoming 2021 hurricane season which is anticipated to have above average activity.
• Commissioner Dozier reflected on the 422 consecutive days of EOC activation.
• Commissioner Proctor reflected on climate change and expressed concern regarding the continued use of mobile homes as an affordable housing option due to the safety issues during the weather events, and the depreciation of mobile home values.

• Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Update
  (Vincent S. Long, County Administrator and Claudia Blackburn, Health Officer for the Florida Department of Health in Leon County)

 

• Commissioner Proctor made a motion to pull agenda item #6 from Consent.

Commissioner Proctor moved, seconded by Commissioner Dozier to approve pulling agenda item #6 from the Consent Agenda.

The motion passed 7-0 

 

CONSENT

ACTION TAKEN:  Commissioner Dozier moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch to approve the Consent Agenda.

The motion passed 7-0   

1. Minutes:  February 16, 2021 Regular Meeting and March 9, 2021 Regular Meeting
   (Clerk of Court)
   The Board approved Option #1:  Approve the minutes of February 16, 2021 Regular Meeting and March 9, 2021 Regular Meeting.
    
2. Payment of Bills and Vouchers
   (County Administrator/ Office of Financial Stewardship/ Office of Management & Budget)
   The Board approved Option #1:  Approve the payment of bills and vouchers submitted for May 11, 2021 and pre-approve the payment of bills and vouchers for the period of May 12, 2021 through June 7, 2021.
    
3. Commissioner Appointment to the Contractors Licensing Board
   (County Administrator/ County Administration)
   The Board approved Option #1:  Ratify Commissioner Welch’s appointment of a citizen, James Billingsley, to the Contractors Licensing Board for the remainder of the unexpired term ending March 31, 2023.
    
4. Proposed Voluntary Annexation of the Oxford Gates Detached Residential Subdivision Located at 5701 Thomasville Road
   (County Administrator/ Development Support & Environmental Management)
   The Board approved Option # 1:  Do not object to the proposed voluntary annexation of the Oxford Gates Detached Residential Subdivision located at 5701 Thomasville Road. 
    
5. Big Bend Healthcare Coalition Grant for Emergency Medical Services
   (County Administration/ Emergency Medical Services)
   The Board approved Option # 1:  Accept the grant in an amount not to exceed $6,150 and approve the Project/Service Agreement with the Big Bend Healthcare Coalition and authorize the County Administrator to execute the Agreement; and
   Option #2:      Approve the Resolution and associated Budget Amendment Request.
    
6. PULLED - Proposed Resolutions Authorizing Conveyance of County Property to the Florida Department of Transportation for Use in the Woodville Highway Widening Project Between Gaile Avenue and Paul Russell Road
   (County Administrator/ County Attorney/ Office of Financial Stewardship)

7. Proposed Resolutions Authorizing Conveyance of County Property to the Florida Department of Transportation for Use in the Capital Circle Southwest Widening Project Between Crawfordville Highway and Springhill Road
   (County Administrator/ County Attorney/ Office of Financial Stewardship)
   The Board approved Option #1: Adopt two proposed Resolutions authorizing conveyance to the FDOT of County Property comprising various property interests in the rights-of-way of intersecting County roads (Parcels 122 and 700) and authorize the Chairman to execute the associated County Quitclaim Deed and Temporary Construction Easement;

Option #2: Adopt a proposed Resolution authorizing conveyance to the FDOT of County Property comprising a drainage easement interest in an adjacent property (Parcel 100) and authorize the Chairman to execute the associated County Quitclaim Deed;

Option #3: Adopt three proposed Resolutions authorizing conveyance to the FDOT of County Property comprising three adjacent residential lots (Parcels 128, 1103, and 141), and authorize the Chairman to execute the associated County Deeds; and

Option #4:  Authorize the Chairman and/or County Administrator to execute any associated documents subject to legal review by the County Attorney.
 

8. Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with the Housing Finance Authority of Leon County and Adoption of a Proposed Superseding Resolution
   (County Administrator/ Office of Human Services & Community Partnerships)
   The Board approved Option #1:  Approve the proposed Interlocal Agreement with the Housing Finance Authority of Leon County and authorize the County Administrator to execute; and
   
   Option #2:      Adopt the proposed Resolution establishing the structure, organization, membership, programs, and activities of the Housing Financing Authority of Leon County including the approval process on bond issuance which supersedes Resolution No. 17-02. 
    
9. Allocation of Existing State Housing Initiatives Partnership Funding to Emergency Housing Repair Program
   (County Administrator/ Office of Human Services & Community Partnerships)
   The Board approved Option #1:  Authorize the allocation of $36,092 of State Housing Initiatives Partnership funding the Board accepted on May 12, 2020 to the Emergency Housing Repair program.
    
10. Request to Schedule a Workshop with the City of Tallahassee and the Big Bend Continuum of Care on Homelessness and to Schedule a Future Joint Workshop on Affordable Housing
    (County Administrator/ Office of Human Services & Community Partnerships)
    The Board approved Option #1:     Schedule a workshop with the City of Tallahassee and the Big Bend Continuum of Care on Homelessness for Tuesday, July 13, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.; and
    
    Option #2:      Schedule a workshop for early next calendar year with the City of Tallahassee on Affordable Housing to be included in the Board’s 2022 meeting schedule. 
     

11. Second Performance Agreement and Surety Device for Unit I of Chastain Manor Phase II Subdivision
    (County Administrator/ Public Works)
    The Board approved Option #1:  Accept the Second Performance Agreement and Surety Device for Unit I of Chastain Manor Phase II Subdivision.
     
12. Local Agency Program Agreement with Florida Department of Transportation for the Construction of Safety Improvements on Old Bainbridge Road from I-10 to Capital Circle NW
    (County Administrator/ Public Works)
    The Board approved Option #1:  Approve the Local Agency Program Agreement with Florida Department of Transportation for construction and Construction Engineering Inspection of safety improvements on Old Bainbridge Road from I-10 to Capital Circle NW and authorize the County Administrator to execute the agreement, subject to legal review by the County Attorney;
    
    Option #2:      Adopt the Resolution authorizing the Local Agency Program Agreement for the construction and the Construction Engineering Inspection of safety improvements on Old Bainbridge Road from I-10 to Capital Circle NW; and
    
    Option #3:      Approve the Resolution and associated Budget Amendment Request realizing $378,700 from the Florida Department of Transportation into the County budget
     
13. Approval of Maintenance Maps for the Northeast Lake Munson Septic to Sewer Project
    (County Administrator/ Public Works)
    The Board approved Option #1:  Approve the Maintenance Map for Isabelle Drive between Dawson Road and Capital Circle SW.
     
14. Approval of the Plat for Summerfield Single Family Phase IV Subdivision
    (County Administrator/ Public Works)
    The Board approved Option #1:  Approve the plat for Summerfield Single Family Phase IV Subdivision for recording in the Public Record, contingent upon staff’s final review and approval, and authorize the County Administrator to accept the Performance Agreement and Surety Device subject to legal review by the County Attorney.
     
15. PULLED - License Agreement with Leon Babe Ruth League for Use of the County’s Full-Size Baseball Fields
    (County Administrator/ Office of Resource Stewardship/ Parks & Recreation)
     
16. Facility Use Agreement for Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Inc. Animal Therapy Program
    (County Administrator/ Office of Resource Stewardship)
    The Board approved Option #1:  Approve the TMH Animal Therapy Program Facility Agreement, with the Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, Inc., and authorize the County Administrator to execute the agreement.
     
17. Update on Cultural and Historical Tourism
    (County Administrator/ Tourism)
    The Board approved Option #1:  Accept the Update on Cultural and Historic Tourism. 
     

Status Reports:  (These items are included under Consent.)

18. Annual Investment Report for Fiscal Year 2019-2020
    (Clerk of Courts)
    The Board approved Option #1:  Accept the Annual Investment Report for Fiscal Year 2019-2020.
     
19. Midyear FY 2021 Commissioner Discussion Items Status Report
    (County Administrator/ County Administration)
    The Board approved Option #1:  Accept the Midyear FY 2021 Commissioner Discussion Items Status Report.
     
20. Status Report on the Community Redevelopment Agency’s FY 2020 Annual Report 
    (County Administrator/ County Administration)
    The Board approved Option #1:  Accept the status report on the Community Redevelopment Agency’s FY 2020 Annual Report. 
     
21. Status Update Regarding Curbside Collection Service Provided by Waste Pro, Inc.
    (County Administrator/ Office of Resource Stewardship)
    The Board approved Option #1:  Accept the status update regarding curbside collection service through Waste Pro, Inc.

Consent Items Pulled for Discussion

6. Proposed Resolutions Authorizing Conveyance of County Property to the Florida Department of Transportation for Use in the Woodville Highway Widening Project Between Gaile Avenue and Paul Russell Road
   (County Administrator/ County Attorney/ Office of Financial Stewardship)

• Pulled from consent by Commissioner Proctor.
• Commissioner Proctor expressed concern that the community does not want this modified one-way road project and stated that there is a petition with over 300 signatures.    He reflected that the first ask from the community was to widen Woodville Highway and expressed concern that the CRTPA and FDOT had not thoroughly considered this option.  Commissioner Proctor made a motion that the Board formally request that FDOT reconsider the widening of Woodville Highway.  The motion died for a lack of a second.
• Commissioner Dozier made a motion for staff recommendation.  She explained that the CRTPA has been working on this project for many years in order to solve traffic issues, and the issue was thoroughly examined.  She stated that the CRTPA was told by FDOT that the entire project funding would be in jeopardy if this segment did not move forward.
• Chairman Minor seconded the motion.   He stated that this was the best of all the options that the CRTPA discussed and considered.
• Commissioner Maddox reflected on the FDOT/CRTPA community outreach for the project.
• Commissioner Proctor reflected on the two town hall meetings that were held.  He made a substitute motion to reject the FDOT funding.   The motion died due to lack of a second.

 

Commissioner Dozier moved, seconded by Commissioner Minor to approve Option #1:  Adopt a proposed Resolution authorizing conveyance to the FDOT of County Property comprising a grassed median area within the Woodville Highway right-of-way (Parcel 104) and authorize the Chairman to execute the associated County Deed;

Option #2:      Adopt two proposed Resolutions authorizing conveyance to the FDOT of County Property comprising various interests in the adjacent Tram Road right-of-way (Parcels 706 and 902) and authorize the Chairman to execute the associated Temporary Construction Easement and License;

Option #3       Adopt two proposed Resolutions authorizing conveyance to the FDOT of County Property comprising various property interests in portions of the adjacent Fairgrounds property and Tram Road right-of-way (Parcels 800 and 1101), and authorize the Chairman to execute the associated Perpetual Easement and County Deed; and

Option #4       Authorize the Chairman and/or County Administrator to execute any associated documents subject to legal review by the County Attorney.

The motion passed 5-2 with Commissioners Proctor and Maddox in opposition. 

• Commissioner Cummings confirmed with Brent Pell, Public Works Director, that the right-of-way maps have been developed and approved by FDOT.

14. Approval of the Plat for Summerfield Single Family Phase IV Subdivision
(County Administrator/ Public Works)

• Item pulled from Consent by Chairman Minor, who recused himself from the vote due to an appearance of a conflict of interest due to his wife’s employment.

Commissioner Maddox moved, seconded by Commissioner Dozier to approve Option #1:  Approve the plat for Summerfield Single Family Phase IV Subdivision for recording in the Public Record, contingent upon staff’s final review and approval, and authorize the County Administrator to accept the Performance Agreement and Surety Device subject to legal review by the County Attorney.

The motion passed 6-0 with Chairman Minor recused   
 

15. License Agreement with Leon Babe Ruth League for Use of the County’s Full-Size Baseball Fields
(County Administrator/ Office of Resource Stewardship/ Parks & Recreation)

• Pulled from consent by Commissioner Dozier.
• Commissioner Dozier reflected on the lack of exclusive women/girl’s sport offerings at County facilities and asked if staff could explore the issue.  She amended the motion.
  • County Administrator Long confirmed that staff would explore options for exclusive women/girl’s organized sports.  He clarified that the current County sports leagues are open to women/girls.
• Commissioner Proctor reflected on the need for offering of girls’ sports.
• Commissioner Jackson reflected on the need for competitive girls’ sports.

Commissioner Dozier moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch to approve Option #1 as amended: Authorize the License Agreement with the Tallahassee/Leon Babe Ruth League, Inc. for use of the County’s 60/90 baseball fields, and authorize the County Administrator to execute; and direct staff to assess the need for exclusive women/girls sports offerings at County facilities and bring back any opportunities if necessary.
The motion passed 7-0
Staff:  ORS/Parks & Rec – Maggie Theriot / Amanda Heidecker
 

Citizens to be Heard on Non-Agendaed Items
3-minute limit per speaker; there will not be any discussion by the Commission.

Citizens wishing to provide input on any item(s) on the published agenda (or a non-agenda subject) for the upcoming meeting may:

• Provide in-person comments during the meeting; or

• Submit their written comments prior to the meeting using the following link https://leoncountyfl.gov/PublicComments; or
• Register to provide comments using communications media technology during the meeting through the registration form using the following link https://www2.leoncountyfl.gov/coadmin/agenda/

• The following citizen comments were received via online submission:
  • Paul Brewer submitted an online comment in support of free water quality tests for wells south of the sewage plant and in support of preserving heritage trees and forests.
  • Ben Castro submitted an online comment regarding his recent difficulties in subdividing inherited property.
  • Sharla Daire submitted an online comment in opposition to community harassment and stalking.
• The following citizens provided in-person comments:
  • Ben Castro spoke about his frustration in subdividing his inherited property and complimented Weldon Richardson’s efforts.
  • Commissioner Cummings made a motion for a staff update on Mr. Castro’s property.

Commissioner Cummings moved, seconded by Commissioner Dozier to direct staff to provide an update on the process to divide the Castro property.
The motion passed 7-0 
Staff:  DSEM / Barry Wilcox

• • Stanley Sims spoke about his frustration with disparities in communities of color.

 

General Business

28. ADD-ON - Phase 3 of Leon County’s COVID-19 Response and Re-opening Plan, and Consideration of Public Hearing to Repeal Amended Emergency Ordinance No. 20-15
(County Administrator/ County Attorney/ County Administration)

• The following citizen comments were received via online submission:
  • Lisa Wixted submitted an online comment in support of the County Preserving efforts to encourage schools and businesses to continue wearing masks in indoor public spaces and following CDC guidelines in order to protect the wellbeing of all.

• County Administrator Vincent Long gave an overview of the two recent Governor’s Executive Orders which immediately suspended local government’s COVID-19 emergency orders on individuals and businesses.  Thereby, the County can no longer require citizens to wear face coverings.   However, the County is encouraging citizens to follow CDC guidance to wear a mask and practice social distancing.  The County will continue to require county employees take daily temperature checks, wear face coverings and practice social distancing.  He also provided an overview of Phase 3 of the County’s COVID-19 Response and Re-opening Plan.
• Commissioner Welch thanked the County Attorney for providing information to the Board following the Governor’s Executive orders.
• Commissioner Dozier reflected on the positivity rate being over 5%.  She reflected on the need to continue to recommend the wearing of masks.
• Commissioner Jackson reflected on the vaccination rates.
• Commissioner Maddox reflected on the need for the community to continue to push up the community vaccination rate from the current 30%.
• Commissioner Cummings thanked the County Administrator and Claudia Blackburn, Health Officer for the Florida Department of Health in Leon County for their efforts.  She reflected on the need for County digital proof of vaccination from the DOH.
• Commissioner Dozier reflected on the need for a Coronavirus update from Claudia Blackburn in June. 

Commissioner Welch moved, seconded by Commissioner Cummings to approve Option #1:  Direct the County Administrator to implement Phase 3 of the Leon County COVID-19 Response and Re-opening Plan; and

Option #2: Schedule the first and only Public Hearing to consider repealing Leon County Amended Emergency Ordinance No. 20-15 for June 8, 2021.

The motion passed 6-0 with Commissioner Proctor out of Chambers 

 

22. Process for the Siting of Homeless Shelters
    (County Administrator/ Office of Human Services & Community Partnerships)

• Commissioner Dozier reflected on the need for one unified policy with the City.

Commissioner Maddox moved, seconded by Commissioner Dozier to approve Option #1:  Accept the status report on the siting on homeless shelters; and

Option #2:      Authorize staff to proceed with the development of an Ordinance to amend the Leon County Land Development Code to include coordination of the establishment of a transitional residential facility with the Big Bend Continuum of Care, and to exempt temporary cold night shelters from the Land Development Code.

The motion passed 6-0 with Commissioner Proctor out of Chambers 

 

23. Proposed Revisions to Policies Regarding the Consent Agenda
    (County Administrator/ County Administration)

Commissioner Maddox moved, seconded by Commissioner Jackson to approve Option #1:  Adopt the proposed revisions to Policy No. 01-05, “Rules of Procedure for Meetings of the Leon County Board of County Commissioners” and repeal Policy No. 79-11, “Consent Agenda”.

The motion passed 6-0 with Commissioner Proctor out of Chambers 

 

24. Proposed Revisions to Policy No. 03-16, “Holidays” to Include Election Day as a Paid Holiday for Leon County Government Employees
    (County Administrator/ County Administration/ Human Resources)

• The following citizen comments were received via online submission:
  • Darwin Gamble submitted an online comment in support of adding Election Day as a paid holiday for Leon County Government employees.
  • Robert Scanlon submitted an online comment in support of adding Election Day as a paid holiday for Leon County Government employees.

• Commission Cummings made a motion for Option #1, seconded by Commissioner Maddox.
• Commissioner Welch expressed concern on the fiscal impact and offered a friendly amendment to reduce the number of flex days from three to two for County employees in election years.  Commissioner Cummings did not accept the friendly amendment.   He made a substitute motion for the same.  The substitute motion died due to lack of a second.
• Commissioner Dozier reflected on the number of states and local governments that provide paid holiday and stated her support of the motion.

Commissioner Cummings moved, seconded by Commissioner Maddox to approve Option # 1:  Adopt the proposed revisions to Leon County Policy No. 03-16, “Holidays” to establish Election Day as a paid holiday for Leon County Government employees.

The motion passed 7-0 

 

SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS, 6:00 P.M.    

25. First and Only Public Hearing to Consider Adopting an Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Article XI of the Leon County Land Development Code, Uniform Street Naming and Property Numbering System, Amending Section 10-7.502, General Layout Design Standards, and the Implementing Addressing Policies and Procedures Operating Guidelines
    (County Administrator/ Development Support & Environmental Management)

• Commissioner Dozier thanked staff for their efforts to update the ordinance and policy.
• Commissioner Proctor asked about the Board’s request to rename a street after President Obama.
  • County Administrator Long stated that the County did request that the City consider it, but the County did not hear back from the City on the previous request.   However, an agenda item could be brought back exploring the issue given the update of the Ordinance and policy.

Staff:  Admin / DSEM – Ken Morris / Barry Wilcox

Commissioner Maddox moved, seconded by Commissioner Dozier to approve Option #1:  Conduct the first and only required Public Hearing and adopt the proposed Ordinance repealing and replacing Article XI of the Leon County Land Development Code, Uniform Street Naming and Property Numbering System, amending Section 10-7.502, General Layout and Design Standards, and approve the Implementing Addressing Policies and Procedures Operating Guidelines.

The motion passed 7-0 

26. First and Only Public Hearing to Consider Adopting an Ordinance Amending Article XIV of Chapter 10 of the Leon County Code of Law, Entitled “Fertilizer Use”
    (County Administrator/ Development Support & Environmental Management)

• The following citizen comments were received via online submission:
  • Denise Howard submitted an online comment in support of the Wakulla Springs advocacy groups and in opposition of easing fertilizer restrictions in Leon County.
  • Peter Kleinhenz, Conservation Committee of the Apalachee Audubon Society, submitted an online comment in support of a fertilizer ban in the rainy season (May – September).
  • John Outland submitted an online comment in support of the Wakulla Basin Advisory Group recommendations.

• The following citizens provided virtual comments:

• Robert Deyle, Professor, FSU Dept. of Urban & Regional Planning,  and Chair of Wakulla Alliance, spoke in support of three month ban on nitrogen fertilizer in the summer months (June-August), with a provision to permit the application of iron or manganese in those months to “green up” lawns if needed.
• Max Epstein spoke in support of tabling the agenda item and forwarding the ordinance to the Sierra Club.

• Commissioner Dozier made a motion for Option #1.  She expressed her appreciation for the updates made to the ordinance and stated her support of passing the ordinance.  She amended the motion to ask for additional information on the training programs and further explore a summer moratorium on fertilizer application.
  • Nawfal Ezzagaghi, Director, Environmental Services, provided an overview of staff research and how they came to the recommendation of restricting the application of fertilizer if 1” of rain when a 24-hour period is forecast. 
  • Barry Wilcox, Director, Development Support & Environmental Management   stated that DSEM had addressed 11 of the 12 Sierra Club recommendations, and that the staff recommendation has the support of the Science Advisory Committee, Water Resource Committee and the commercial applicators.
  • County Administrator Long confirmed that additional information will be brought back on the training programs.
• Commissioner Proctor reflected on the importance of protecting the quality of the County’s drinking water.  He questioned if the dominate run-off from roadways was measured.  He asked about who was required to participate in the training and certification programs.
  • Barry stated that runoff from the roadway is going into a stormwater facility for treatment.  He clarified that the IFIS report was only looking at lawn fertilizer and not run-off from impervious surfaces. 
  • Nawfal stated that the County has very progress stormwater run-off rules, and its management and treatment.
  • Nawfal clarified that the training programs will be provided for commercial applicators and the ordinance provides an exemption for homeowners. 
  • Barry clarified that the training programs are only for commercial applicators.   Safeguards for the homeowners will include guidelines through public outreach, content of the fertilizer and application instructions on the fertilizer.

Commissioner Dozier moved, seconded by Commissioner Maddox to approve Option #1 as amended:  Conduct the first and only Public Hearing and adopt the proposed Ordinance amending Article XIV of Chapter 10 of the Leon County Code of Law, Entitled “Fertilizer Use”;

and directed staff provide an agenda item with details on the applicator training and public education initiative, and evaluate additional information on a summer time moratorium of fertilizer application.

The motion passed 6-1 with Commissioner Proctor opposed 
Staff:  DSEM / Barry Wilcox

27. First and Only Public Hearing to Consider Recommendation of Special Magistrate Concerning Sixth Amendment to the Southwood Development of Regional Impact Integrated Development Order
    (County Attorney)

• Commissioner Dozier asked the County Attorney what the next steps would be.
  • County Attorney stated the applicant would have 21 days to appeal should the Board accept the recommendation.
• Commissioner Proctor thanked the County Attorney.

Commissioner Maddox moved, seconded by Commissioner Dozier to approve Option #1:  Conduct the first and only public hearing and accept the Recommendation of the Special Magistrate concerning the proposed sixth amendment to the Southwood Development of Regional Impact Integrated Development Order.
he motion passed 7-0 
 

Citizens to be Heard on Non-Agendaed Items
3-minute limit per speaker; Commission may discuss issues that are brought forth by speakers.

• • none

COMMENTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
Items from the County Attorney

• Recommended the approval of the settle agreement with Williams & Williams and Pearl in the Wild LLC.  They have agreed in the future to not to hold events of the nature previously held.

Commissioner Dozier moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch to accept the settlement agreement with Williams & Williams and Pearl of the Wild LLC.
The motion passed 7-0
Staff:  County Attorney – Chasity O’Steen

Items from the County Administrator

• Reflected on the Colonial pipeline shutdown, and stated that the County does not foresee any operational issues.  There may be possible minimal issues with some yard and bulky waste pick-up, but it is anticipated that the situation should resolve itself.

Discussion Items by Commissioners

Commissioner Cummings

• Reported, as the County CSC representative, that the Children’s Services Council held its first meeting on May 6th and elected Judge Sjostrom as Chair and Carmen Conner as Vice Chair.   Stated that the next meeting will be on May 19^th.
   

Commissioner Dozier

• Thanked staff for the additional data in the Waste Pro agenda item, and complimented the County’s community-wide sustainable business recognition program:  SustainaBiz.
• Commented on the upcoming Village Square Created Equal: Stretching Towards Freedom event to be held on Emancipation Day on May 20^th.   She stated that WFSU will host a panel discussion via zoom on May 13^th to discuss the Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts filmmaker in residence, Valerie Scoon’s documentary film “Invisible History: Middle Florida’s Hidden Roots”.   The movie will premiere on WFSU at 9 pm on May 20^th.
• Reflected on the need for a discussion at the Budget Workshop on May 25^th regarding the prioritization of applicants for the next round of the rental assistance program.
   

Commissioner Jackson

• Reflected on the public safety concern regarding the homeless encampments in the City limits at 2230 West Pensacola St. and open camping in the state right-of-way on US 90 at Walmart and Capital Circle intersection.  He stated that Capital West Shopping Center customers are complaining that they are being harassed and followed to their vehicles.
  • County Administrator Long stated the that County has engaged with local law enforcement, FDOT and commercial and private property owners, and will continue to do so.
    Staff:  HSCP - Shington Lamy
• Thanked Christic Henry and her group who partnered with Leon Dept. of Health and the County to coordinate vaccination events on two consecutive Saturdays in the Fort Braden community park.
• Thanked the Chamber for moving forward with the Little Libraries project that was designated at two sites in the Fort Braden community.
   

Commissioner Maddox

• none
   

Commissioner Minor

• Requested a proclamation recognizing May 16-22 as National Public Works week.
  Commissioner Proctor moved, seconded by Commissioner Dozier to approve a proclamation recognizing May 16-27 as National Public Works week.
  The motion passed 7-0
  Staff:  Commission Aide – Jodi Wilkof
   
• Requested a Resolution including the Anti-Defamation League’s “No Place for Hate” language that condemns hate and extremism, to be considered at the next Board meeting.
  Commissioner Dozier moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch to direct staff to provide and agenda item considering a resolution including the Anti-Defamation League’s “No Place for Hate” language that condemns hate and extremism, at the next Board meeting.
  The motion passed 7-0
  Staff:  Admin – Heather Peeples
   
• Requested a proclamation recognizing Jim Stevenson and Tarra Tanaka, long-time conservationist who reside in Leon County and recently received the 2020 Florida Wildlife Federation Conservation Award.  They purchased a 48-acre property to preserve and protect and it is a certified wildlife habitat.
  Commissioner Dozier moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch to approve a proclamation recognizing Jim Stevenson and Tarra Tanaka career-long conservation efforts at the June 8^th Board meeting.
  The motion passed 7-0
  Staff:  Commission Aide – Jodi Wilkof
   
• Requested a proclamation recognizing June 13^th as Race Amity Day, celebrating the collaborations and friendships between people of difference races and cultures.
  Commissioner Welch moved, seconded by Commissioner Maddox to approve a proclamation recognizing June 13^th as Race Amity Day.
  The motion passed 7-0
  Staff:  Commission Aide – Jodi Wilkof
   

Commissioner Proctor

• Confirmed with the County Administrator that County does not foresee any operational problems related to fuel supply and it is anticipated that employees will have the fuel needed to do their jobs.
• Reflected on Wakulla County widening Crawfordville Road and the need to widen US Hwy 319 (Crawfordville Road) to Wakulla County and made a motion for an agenda item.
• Commissioner Dozier reflected that the project has been on the CRTPA list for a while and it is a critical evacuation route.  She offered a friendly amendment to have staff provide a report on what else the County delegation is looking at and the recommendations.
  • County Administrator Long stated that the Federal and State funding options for the project could be included in the agenda item.

Commissioner Proctor moved, seconded by Commissioner Cummings to direct staff provide an agenda item to explore the widening of US Hwy. 319 to Wakulla County.
The motion passed 7-0
Staff:  PLACE / Public Works – Ben Pingree / Brent Pell

 

• Questioned the County Attorney regarding the change in campaign contribution limits.
  • County Attorney confirmed that SB1890, as of July 1, allows $1000 maximum campaign contributions which preempts the County Charter.  She indicated that she would look into the question if contributors who already contributed the current $250 max per election, could contribute an additional $750 after July 1.
    Staff:  County Attorney – Chasity O’Steen
• Thanked his fellow Commissioners and staff for their condolences for the passing of his father.
   

Commissioner Welch

• Reflected on the Leon Dept. of Health hosting vaccination clinics at local high schools.
• Stated that the members for the Youth Leadership Tallahassee have been selected.
   

RECEIPT AND FILE

• Leon County Research & Development Authority Financial Statements for year ending September 30, 2020 and Report of Independent Auditors

ADJOURN

The meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m.

 

The next workshop meeting of the Board of County Commissioners is tentatively scheduled for
Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.

The next regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners is tentatively scheduled for
Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.

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