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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 July 12, 2022 |
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, 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 options:
Citizens wishing to provide virtual comment 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. Anyone needing assistance with registration may contact County Administration at 850-606-5300.
Please note that Board of County Commissioners Policy 01-05, Article IX., Section E., titled “Addressing the Commission”, and Article IX., Section F., entitled “Decorum”, shall remain in full force and effect.
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation by Mr. Harshad Desai from the Hindu Temple of Tallahassee
Pledge of Allegiance by Commissioner Kristin Dozier
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
Chairman Proctor recessed the meeting for a congratulatory reception at 3:58 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 4:19 p.m.
Commissioner Minor moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch to allow Commissioner Dozier to telephonically participate in the Board meeting.
The motion passed 4-0 with Commissioner Maddox out of Chambers
Commissioner Minor moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch to approve the presented proclamation recognizing Leon County Administrator Vincent S. Long, 2022 Winner of the International County/City Management Association’s (ICMA) Highest Professional Honor, The Career Excellence Award.
The motion passed 6-0
Citizens to be Heard on CONSENT AND Non-Agendaed Items
3-minute limit per speaker; there will not be any discussion by the Commission.
CONSENT
ACTION TAKEN: Commissioner Maddox moved, seconded by Commissioner Cummings to approve the Consent Agenda.
The motion passed 6-0
The Board approved Option #1: Approve the minutes of the April 12, 2022,Regular Meeting and May 10, 2022 Regular Meeting.
The Board approved Option #1: Approve the payment of bills and vouchers submitted for July 12, 2022 and pre-approve the payment of bills and vouchers for the period of July 13, 2022 through September 12, 2022.
The Board approved Option #1: Ratify Commissioner Proctor’s reappointment of a citizen, Claudette Cromartie, to the Code Enforcement Board for a three-year term ending July 31, 2025; and
Option #2: Ratify Commissioner Welch’s appointment of a citizen, Brandon Boyd, to the Water Resource Committee for a four-year term ending July 31, 2026.
The Board approved Option #1: Accept the Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance (EMPA) Trust Fund Base Grant Agreement in the amount of $105,806, and authorize the County Administrator to execute the Agreement, including any future modifications, subject to legal review by the County Attorney.
The Board approved Option #1: Approve the transfer of $291,411 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund to the Sheriff’s Office General Operating budget for crime prevention and school resource deputy programs.
The Board approved Option #1: Adopt the Resolution authorizing the conveyance of a perpetual parking and maintenance easement interest in the County’s Amtrak Complex, located at 912-918 Railroad Avenue, to the City of Tallahassee, and authorize the Chairman to execute the associated Easement Agreement, subject to legal review by the County Attorney; and
Option #2: Authorize the Chairman and/or County Administrator to execute any associated documents subject to legal review by the County Attorney.
The Board approved Option #1: Approve the proposed Interlocal Agreement with the City of Tallahassee on the State Housing Initiative Partnership and authorize the County Administrator to execute the Agreement;
Option #2: Adopt the Resolution approving the proposed revisions to FY 2021-2023 Leon County SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan;
Option #3: Approve the proposed expenditures for the FY 2022-2023 SHIP allocation and authorize the County Administrator to reallocate funds within the State Housing Initiative Partnership program when necessary to maximize opportunities to increase or preserve affordable housing; and
Option #4: Approve the Resolution and associated Budget Amendment realizing funding from the Housing Finance Authority of Leon County in the amount of $70,000, to support the Phase I redevelopment of the Orange Avenue Apartments.
The Board approved Option #1: Concur with the appointment of Brandi Knight as the Administrator of the Florida Department of Health in Leon County.
The Board approved Option #1: Approve up to $301,942 in Primary Healthcare Competitive Provider Reimbursement Pool funding for primary health care category as a local match for the Low Income Pool funding for Bond Community Health Center ($116,593) and Neighborhood Medical Center ($185,349);
Option #2: Approve up to $337,800 in Baker and Marchman funding as a local match for the Low Income Pool funding for Apalachee Center Inc.; and
Option #3: Authorize the County Administrator to execute all necessary documents related to the implementation of the Low Income Pool, subject to legal review by the County Attorney.
The Board approved Option # 1: Accept the Florida Health Literacy Initiative ($5,000) and #PlantWildflowers Nationwide Library Initiative ($1,000) grants, and approve the Resolution and associated Budget Amendment Request to realize the $6,000 into the FY 2022 budget.
The Board approved Option # 1: Approve the Joint Project Agreement with City of Tallahassee for the water and wastewater infrastructure relocation for Maylor Road Drainage Improvement Project, and authorize the County Administrator to execute the Agreement, subject to legal review by the County Attorney.
The Board approved Option #1: Approve the plat for Unit 4 of Chastain Manor Phase 2 Subdivision for recording in the Public Record.
The Board approved Option #1: Accept the Third Performance Agreement and Surety Device for Unit 2 of Chastain Manor Phase 2 Subdivision and authorize the County Administrator to execute the Agreement and any future extensions thereto.
Procurements: (These items are included under Consent.)
The Board approved Option #1: Authorize the County Administrator to execute contracts for sidewalk and associated work, continuing services with Allen’s Excavation and Sandco, LLC, subject to legal review by the County Attorney.
The Board approved Option #1: Approve the bid award to Dowdy Corporation, in the amount of $1,187,000 for construction of the Belair Phase II Wastewater Retrofit, and authorize the County Administrator to execute the Agreement, subject to legal review by the County Attorney.
Status Reports: (These items are included under Consent.)
The Board approved Option #1: Accept the report on nuisance burning and air quality public information campaign and coordination.
The Board approved Option #1: Accept the May 2022 Quarterly Economic Dashboard Report.
Consent Items Pulled for Discussion
4. Voluntary Annexation of Property Located at 4075 Centerville Road
(County Administrator/ Development Support & Environmental Management)
Commissioner Welch moved, seconded by Commissioner Maddox to approve Option #1: Do not object to the proposed voluntary annexation of property owned by Kendall Hill, LLC, located at 4075 Centerville Road.
The motion passed 5-1 with Chairman Proctor opposed
6. Request to Schedule a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Public Hearing for The Holy Comforter Episcopal School, Inc. Conduit Refinancing Request
(County Administrator/ Office of Financial Stewardship)
Commissioner Welch moved, seconded by Commissioner Minor to approve Option #1: Schedule a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) public hearing to consider issuance of debt refinancing for Holy Comforter Episcopal School Inc. for Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
The motion passed 6-0
14. Approval of Rivers Landing Phase IIA – Replat
(County Administrator/ Public Works)
Commissioner Welch moved, seconded by Commissioner Cummings to approve Option #1: Approve Rivers Landing Phase IIA – Replat for recording in the Public Record.
The motion passed 5-0 with Commissioner Minor recused
17. Proposed Revisions to Policy No. 21-6, “County Tourism Event Grant Programs”
(County Administrator/ Tourism)
Commissioner Dozier moved, seconded by Commissioner Minor to approve Option #1 as amended: Adopt the proposed revisions to Policy No. 21-6, “County Tourism Event Grant Programs” and add that if the Tourism Division Director advances an out-of-cycle request, that the funding recommendation should consider current grant review criteria and what the organization would have been eligible for.
The motion passed 6-0
Staff: Tourism – Kerri Post
22. Lake Munson Update
(County Administrator/ Public Works)
Commissioner Dozier moved, seconded by Commissioner Minor Option #1 as amended: Accept the status update on Lake Munson; authorize the County Administrator to evaluate the DEP Innovative Technologies Grant opportunity for Lake Munson and based on project eligibility submit a grant application; and directed staff, as part of a future Blueprint agenda item, to provide a report with information on adopting local water quality standards for nutrient loading consistent with Wakulla Springs; an analysis of the benefits to Lake Munson from the ongoing and current stormwater projects; testing information; and provide information related to the stormwater master plan.
The motion passed 6-0
Staff: PLACE / Public Works – Ben Pingree / Brent Pell / Anna Padilla
23. Status Update Regarding Curbside Collection Service Provided by Waste Pro, Inc.
(County Administrator/ Resource Stewardship)
Commissioner Dozier moved, seconded by Commissioner Cummings to approve Option #1: Accept the status update regarding curbside collection service through Waste Pro, Inc.
The motion passed 6-0
General Business
Commissioner Minor moved, seconded by Commissioner Cummings to approve Option #1: Accept the 2022 Florida Legislative Session Final Report; and
Option #2: Schedule the Board Workshop on the 2023 State and Federal Legislative Priorities for October 25, 2022 at 1:00 p.m.
The motion passed 5-0 with Commissioner Maddox out of Chambers
Commissioner Cummings moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch to approve Option #1: Accept the status report on the Tourist Development Tax Funds allocated to the Community Redevelopment Agency.
The motion passed 6-0
Commissioner Cummings moved, seconded by Commissioner Proctor to approve:
Option #1: Ratify the direction provided by the Board during the June 21, 2022, FY 2023 Budget Workshop.
Option #2: Approve the new pay plan establishing a minimum wage of $15/hour effective October 1, 2022 and approve the associated revisions to the Leon County Personnel Policies.
Option #3: Approve the hiring of an Affordable Housing Coordinator in FY 2022 to immediately begin implementing the County’s increased SHIP funding allocation.
Option #4: Authorize the County Administrator to enter into an agreement with the Kearney Center, subject to legal review by the County Attorney, approving the use of CARES funds to reimburse the Kearney Center for expenses incurred housing homeless clients during the pandemic subject to the County being reimbursed by FEMA, as specified in the preliminary budget overview item.
Option #5: Authorize the County Administrator to execute a contract with the Interim Medical Examiner, subject to legal review by the County Attorney, and adopt the related Fee Schedule.
Option #6: Approve the FY 2022 Resolution and Budget Amendment which funds capital improvement projects, purchasing new ambulances and the Sheriff’s additional unanticipated off-site medical expenditures as specified in the preliminary budget overview item.
Option #7 as amended: Direct the County Administrator to include 5% raises for County and Constitutional Officer employees in the Preliminary FY 2023 Budget; Additionally, including employees who have reached the ceiling of their current pay grade range will receive a one-time 5% pay out.
Option #8: Approve the FY 2022 Budget Amendment allocating $25,000 from general fund contingency for Frenchtown Rising events and bring back a budget discussion item during the FY 2024 budget process to consider future funding.
Option #9: Approve $60,000 to America’s Second Harvest of the Big Bend for the purchase of a truck for the Mobile Pop-up Pantry Program.
Option #10: Direct staff to bring back an agenda item on the establishment of the Trusted People Neighborhood Engagement Steering Committee in partnership with the City of Tallahassee and Children Services Council of Leon County as a focus group comprised of leaders and stakeholders of the neighborhood with the highest food insecurity rates to connect human service providers and resources with residents of the neighborhoods for greater awareness and access.
Option #11: Approve $5,000 annually to conduct programming and events in partnership with the City of Tallahassee, Children Services Council of Leon County, and the United Way of the Big Bend that directly engage neighborhood leaders and stakeholders to raise awareness of available resources in the community for basic needs, enhanced quality of life, and economic prosperity.
Option #12: Direct staff to participate in the Florida Department of Health in Leon County’s “Grow Leon” Initiative and partner with agencies such as Florida A&M University and University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) to support the collaboration and coordination of the local food system to address food insecurity in the community.
Option #13: Establish the Neighborhood Engagement and Community Partnerships Manager position within the Office of Human Services and Community Partnerships to fully realize and implement the recommendations and solutions identified during the neighborhood meetings on food insecurity.
Option #14 Accept the status report on County boat landing improvements and renovations.
Option #15: Accept the update on the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Option #16: Approve the creation of a Grants Coordinator position within the Office of Financial Stewardship in the FY 2022 budget.
Option #17: Approve the option agreement for the Thomasville Road Property (which affords the County the opportunity to purchase this property within the next 12 months), direct staff to continue to work with the City/School Board to assist financially in the purchase of the properties associated with the Lake Hall School House and encourage the Friend of the Lake Hall School House to continue to identity other possible funding sources.
Option #18: Approve the Florida Civil Rights Museum, Inc.’s funding request in the amount of $60,000 and direct the County Administrator to increase the use of General Fund Balance in the Preliminary FY 2023 Budget.
Option #19: Establish the maximum countywide millage rate for FY 2023 at 8.3144.
Option #20: Establish the maximum Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Municipal Services Taxing Unit (MSTU) for FY 2023 at 0.5 mills.
Option #21: Authorize the purchase of new ambulances from Rev RTC, Inc. d/b/a Hall-Mark RTC utilizing the Florida Sheriff’s Association cooperative purchasing agreement and authorize the County Administrator to execute any relevant documents and agreements and any future modifications, subject to legal review by the County Attorney.
The motion passed 6-0
Staff: Human Resources – Candice Wilson
Commissioner Maddox moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch to approve Option #1: Accept the Department of Economic Opportunity’s (DEO) Small Cities Community Development Block Grant – Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) in the amount of $3,604,207, and authorize the County Administrator to execute the forthcoming agreement, including any future modifications, subject to legal review by the County Attorney;
Option #2: Accept the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant of $1,000,000, and authorize the County Administrator to execute the forthcoming agreement, including any future modifications, subject to legal review by the County Attorney;
Option #3: Approve the Resolution and associated Budget Amendment for the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) grant in the amount of $3,604,207 and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant of $1,000,000 realizing the funds into the FY 2022 budget; and
Option #4: Adopt the Resolution adopting a policy for the protection of individuals engaging in non-violent civil rights demonstrations as a condition of the Department of Economic Opportunity’s (DEO) Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) grant.
The motion passed 6-0
Commissioner Maddox moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch to approve Option #1: Reappoint two citizens, Nathanial Myers and Keemasheka Jones, to the health care provider seats on the Big Bend Health Council for two-year terms ending July 31, 2024; and
Option #2: Appoint two citizens, Dr. Steven Harris and Wendy Wriggins Ernst, to the health care consumer seats on the Big Bend Health Council for two-year terms ending July 31, 2024.
The motion passed 6-0
Commissioner Maddox moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch to approve Option #3: Reappoint one citizen, Amy (Beth) Cicchetti, to the CareerSource Capital Region Board for a three-year term ending June 30, 2025; and
Option #4: Reappoint two citizens, Ben Watkins and Renee McNeill, to the Investment Oversight Committee for three year terms ending July 31, 2025.
The motion passed 6-0
SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS, 6:00 P.M.
This public hearing has been rescheduled for September 13, 2022.
Commissioner Welch moved, seconded by Commissioner Minor to approve Option #1: Conduct the first and only public hearing and approve the Resolution imposing Non-Ad Valorem Assessments for Sewer Service for certain real property in Annawood; and
Option #2: Conduct the first and only public hearing and approve the Resolution adopting the Annawood Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll and authorize the certification of the Entire Roll to the Tax Collector.
The motion passed 6-0
Commissioner Welch moved, seconded by Commissioner Maddox to approve Option #1: Conduct the first and only public hearing and approve the Resolution adopting the Solid Waste Disposal Services Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll and authorize the certification of the entire Roll to the Tax Collector.
The motion passed 6-0
Commissioner Maddox moved, seconded by Commissioner Minor to approve Option #1: Conduct the first and only public hearing and approve the proposed Resolution adopting the Fire Rescue Services Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll and authorize the certification of the entire Roll to the Tax Collector.
The motion passed 6-0
Commissioner Cummings moved, seconded by Commissioner Minor to approve Option #1: Conduct the first and only public hearing and approve the Resolution adopting the Stormwater Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll and authorize the certification of the entire Roll to the Tax Collector.
The motion passed 6-0
Citizens to be Heard on Non-Agendaed Items
3-minute limit per speaker; Commission may discuss issues that are brought forth by speakers.
COMMENTS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
Items from the County Attorney
Items from the County Administrator
Discussion Items by Commissioners
Commissioner Cummings
Commissioner Cummings moved, seconded by Commissioner Maddox to approve a proclamation recognizing the National Association of University Women to be presented at the 73rd National Convention in Orlando to be held July 28-31, 2022.
The motion passed 6-0
Staff: Commissioner Aide – Chauncy Haynes
Commissioner Dozier
Commissioner Dozier moved, seconded by Commissioner Maddox to approve a proclamation to recognize the 30th anniversary of the Capital Medical Society’s WeCare Network.
The motion passed 6-0
Staff: Commissioner Aide – Gary Zirin
Staff: County Attorney / Real Estate / DSEM – Chasity O’Steen / Scott Ross / Barry Wilcox
Commissioner Maddox
Commissioner Minor
Commissioner Proctor
Commissioner Maddox moved, seconded by Commissioner Cummings to approve Commissioner travel to the U.S. Black Chamber of Commerce National Conference & School of Chamber Management, in Washington DC on July 14-16, 2022
The motion passed 6-0
Commissioner Maddox moved, seconded by Commissioner Minor to approve staff participation at Chairman held meetings in the Woodville Community to address the new proposed development by D.R. Horton and a separate meeting on septic and sewer issues related to Lake Munson.
The motion passed 6-0
Staff: Commissioner Aide – Rayshell Holmes
Commissioner Maddox moved, seconded by Commissioner Minor to approve staff participation at a Chairman held meeting to engage in the conversation on poverty and inequity in zip code 32304.
The motion passed 6-0
Staff: Commissioner Aide – Rayshell Holmes
Commissioner Welch
RECEIPT AND FILE
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners is tentatively scheduled for
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.
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