Board of County
Commissioners
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 Meeting - Follow-Up
Memo
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Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board |
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Vincent S. Long, County Administrator |
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Follow-up to County Commission Regular Meeting of September 13, 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 can 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 may 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 Dr. Michael R. Moore, Senior Pastor of Powerhouse Family Worship Center
Pledge of Allegiance by Commissioner Carolyn Cummings
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
- Proclamation Honoring Fallen Tallahassee Police Officer Christopher Fariello.
(Chairman Bill Proctor)
- Commissioner Maddox presented the proclamation honoring Officer Fariello to his father, Richard, and fellow officers.
- Proclamation Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Capital Medical Society’s WeCare Network.
(Commissioner Dozier)
- Commissioner Dozier presented the Diana Bixler, Program Coordinator, and case management team, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Board for its support.
- Proclamation Recognizing September 30, 2022 as Go Gold Day in Support of Pediatric Cancer Awareness
(Commissioner Welch)
- Katelyn and Grayson Irwin accepted the proclamation and thanked the Board for its support of the Be Bold, Go Gold fund raising campaign to support pediatric cancer awareness.
- ADDED - Proclamation Recognizing Walker Smith’s Rodeo Athletics
(Commissioner Maddox)
- Walker Smith, and his family, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Board for its support of the J.W.’s Bucking Autism Foundation
- Commissioner Maddox commented on recent discussion he had with citizens regarding suggestions to address Lake Munson. He requested that the suggestions and other feedback provided by citizens be incorporated into the upcoming agenda item on Lake Munson at the October 11, 2022, meeting. He also requested the item include additional information regarding the coordination of the education campaign with the Florida Department and Health as well as clarification regarding the protocols for health-related closures of parks.
- Commissioner Maddox moved, seconded by Commissioner Dozier, that the October 11th Lake Munson agenda item’s analysis include the specific recommendations of the Lake Munson citizen group, and for staff to continue to engage the citizen group through the agenda item development process.
The motion passed 6-0.
Staff: County Admin/ Public Works – Ken Morris / Brent Pell / Anna Padilla
Citizens to be Heard on CONSENT AND Non-Agendaed Items
3-minute limit per speaker; there will not be any discussion by the Commission.
- The following citizens provided in-person comments:
- Deloris Harpool spoke to support the proposed renaming of South Bronough Street in honor of Carrie Pittman- Meek.
- Betty Pittman spoke to support the proposed renaming of South Bronough Street in honor of Carrie Pittman- Meek.
- Christian Caban spoke in support of the citizen report with suggestions regarding Lake Munson.
- Sean McGlynn spoke on opportunities to address Lake Munson, including approaches being utilized for contaminated water bodies in other areas of the state.
- Letha Kilgore spoke regarding past lake drawdowns done in past years to improve the water quality Lake Munson.
- Linda Rivers spoke on the environmental concerns related to Lake Munson.
- Terry Ryan provided copies of the citizen report with suggestions regarding Lake Munson to be shared with staff and highlighted select suggestions from the report.
- Dr. William Landing spoke regarding ongoing water quality monitoring efforts and the need for a lake drawdown this year.
- Stanley Sims regarding Lake Munson and the need for septic to sewer conversions in low-income neighborhoods.
- Chairman Proctor spoke on the need to prioritize septic system upgrades for households in closest proximity to Lake Munson; and requested a map reflecting the streamflow of water bodies that feed into Lake Munson in the upcoming agenda item.
- Commissioner Dozier requested that the upcoming agenda item include the latest technologies available to improve the water quality Lake Munson, and additional information on the role of the health department regarding the health hazards associated with contaminated water bodies.
- Chairman Proctor passed the gavel to Vice-Chair Maddox.
CONSENT
ACTION TAKEN: Commissioner Dozier moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch to approve the Consent Agenda.
The motion passed 6-0
- Minutes: February 22, 2022 Joint Affordable Housing Workshop, June 14, 2022 Regular Meeting, and June 21, 2022 Budget Workshop
(Clerk of Court)
The Board approved Option #1: Approve the minutes of the February 22, 2022 Joint Affordable Housing Workshop; June 14, 2022 Regular Meeting, and June 21, 2022 Budget Workshop.
- 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 September 13, 2022 and pre-approve the payment of bills and vouchers for the period of September 14, 2022 through October 10, 2022.
- Proposed Public Notice 2023 Tentative Board Meeting Schedule and Proposed 2023 Board Travel Schedule
(County Administrator/ County Administration)
The Board approved Option #1: Adopt the proposed Leon County Board of County Commissioners’ Public Notice 2023 Tentative Board Meeting Schedule;
Option #2: Approve the proposed Board of County Commissioners’ 2023 Travel Schedule and authorize Commissioners’ travel to the scheduled events; and
Option #3: Authorize Commissioners to use their travel budget to sponsor travel of an additional community member for the 2023 Honor Flight event.
- Commissioner Appointments to the Science Advisory Committee, the Tallahassee-Leon County Commission on the Status of Women & Girls, and the Housing Finance Authority
(County Administrator/ County Administration)
The Board approved Option #1: Ratify Commissioners’ appointment of citizens to the Science Advisory Committee for four-year terms ending September 30, 2026 as follows:
a. Commissioner Minor reappoints Charles Cook
b. Commissioner Welch reappoints Dr. Nasrin Alamdari
Option #2: Ratify the individual Commissioners’ appointments of citizens to the Tallahassee-Leon County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls for two-year teams ending September 30, 2024 as follows:
a. Commissioner Dozier reappoints Katie Britt Williams
b. Commissioner Proctor appoints Janel Robinson
c. Commissioner Minor appoints Marisa Button
Option #3: Ratify Commissioner Welch’s appointment of a citizen, Christic Henry, to the Housing Finance Authority of Leon County for the remainder of the unexpired term ending September 30, 2024, and approve the associated Housing Finance Authority Certificate of Appointment.
- Proposed Resolution for Acquisition by Eminent Domain of Temporary Construction Easements for Maylor Road Drainage Improvements Project
(County Administrator/ County Attorney)
The Board approved Option #1: Adopt the proposed Resolution for Acquisition of Property by Eminent Domain for the Maylor Road Drainage Improvement Project.
- Interlocal Agreement for Cross-Jurisdictional Environmental Permitting for Public Infrastructure Projects
(County Administrator/ Development Support & Environmental Management)
The Board approved Option #1: Approve the Interlocal Agreement for Cross-Jurisdictional Environmental Permitting and authorize the Chairman to execute.
- Approval to Rename a Segment of Suwannee Street, from Myers Park Drive to South Gadsden Street, to Adderley Way
(County Administrator/ Development Support & Environmental Management)
The Board approved Option #1: Approve renaming a segment of Suwanee Street, from South Gadsden Street to Myers Park Drive, to “Adderley Way,” and adopt the associated Resolution.
- PULLED - Approval to Rename South Bronough Street, from FAMU Way to Palmer Avenue West, to Carrie Pittman Meek Street
(County Administrator/ Development Support & Environmental Management)
- Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Provide Ground Ambulance Services for Leon County Emergency Medical Services
(County Administrator/ Emergency Medical Services)
The Board approved Option # 1: Approve the renewal of a Ground Ambulance Service Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Leon County Emergency Medical Services.
- Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Provide Ground Ambulance Services for Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Inc.
(County Administrator/ Emergency Medical Services)
The Board approved Option #1: Approve the renewal of a Ground Ambulance Service Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Inc.
- Sheriff’s Request to Appropriate Federal Forfeiture Fund Assets
(County Administrator/ Office of Financial Stewardship/ Office of Management & Budget)
The Board approved Option #1: Approve a Resolution and a Budget Amendment appropriating $80,000 from the Federal Forfeiture fund balance for transfer to the Sheriff’s Office budget to support law enforcement.
- Overview of Policy No. 16-1 “Leon County Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy” and Employee CBD Usage
(County Administrator/ County Attorney/ Human Resources)
The Board approved Option #1: Accept the overview on the Leon County Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy and employee Cannabidiol oil (CBD) usage.
- PULLED - Community Human Services Partnership FY 2023 Agency Funding
(County Administrator/ Human Services & Community Partnerships)
- Resolution Establishing the Trusted People Neighborhood Engagement Steering Committee
(County Administrator/ Human Services & Community Partnerships)
The Board approved Option #1: Adopt the proposed Enabling Resolution establishing the Trusted People Neighborhood Engagement Steering Committee.
- Driver's Education Agreement with Leon County Schools for Fiscal Year 2023
(County Administrator/ Office of Intervention & Detention Alternatives)
The Board approved Option #1: Approve the Agreement with Leon County Schools for the Fiscal Year 2023 Leon County Expanded Driver’s Education Program and authorize the County Administrator to execute the Agreement; and
Option #2: Accept the Leon County School’s Summary Report for School Year 2021/2022 and Dori Slosberg Fund Proposals for FY 2023.
- Agreement for the Distribution of U.S. Department of Justice Assistance Grant Funds
(County Administrator/ Office of Intervention & Detention Alternatives)
The Board approved Option #1: Approve the proposed Agreement between Leon County, the City of Tallahassee, and the Leon County Sheriff for the distribution of the FY 2022 U.S. Department of Justice grant funds totaling $146,075, and authorize the County Administrator to execute the Agreement, subject to legal review by the County Attorney.
- State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement and Annual Plan for Library Service
(County Administrator/ Library)
The Board approved Option # 1: Approve the FY 2023 State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement with the Florida Department of State and the associated certifications; and
Option #2: Approve the proposed FY 2023 Annual Plan for Library Service.
- Memorandum of Understanding with Florida A&M University TRIO Educational Opportunity Center at Florida A&M University
(County Administrator/ Library)
The Board approved Option # 1: Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the TRIO Educational Opportunity Center at Florida A&M University for the provision of resources and services for adult learners enrolled in the Library’s Career Online High School Program, and authorize the County Administrator to execute the MOU subject to legal review by the County Attorney.
- Memorandum of Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for the Maintenance of a Section of Apalachee Parkway, Mahan Drive, Blountstown Highway, Pensacola Street, Capital Circle and Thomasville Road
(County Administrator/ Public Works)
The Board approved Option #1: Approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for the maintenance of sections of Apalachee Parkway, Mahan Drive, Blountstown Highway, Pensacola Street, Capital Circle and Thomasville Road and authorize the County Administrator to execute with any minor, nonsubstantive modifications as may be needed, subject to legal review by the County Attorney; and
Option #2: Adopt the Resolution approving the Memorandum of Agreement
- Approval of the Plat for Tapley Trail Subdivision
(County Administrator/ Public Works)
The Board approved Option # 1: Approve the plat for Tapley Trail Subdivision for recording in the Public Record, contingent upon staff’s final review and approval, and authorize the County Administrator to accept and execute the Performance Agreement and Surety Device, and any future extensions thereto.
- Ratification of Standard Grant Agreements for the Advanced Septic Systems Pilot Project Grant and the Comprehensive Wastewater Treatment Feasibility Analysis Grant
(County Administrator/ Public Works)
The Board approved Option #1: Ratify the Standard Grant Agreement between Leon County and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the Advanced Septic Systems Pilot Project Grant; and
Option #2: Ratify the Standard Grant Agreement between Leon County and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the Comprehensive Wastewater Treatment Feasibility Analysis Grant.
- Springs Restoration Grant for Leon County Septic Upgrade Incentive Program
(County Administrator/ Public Works)
The Board approved Option #1: Accept the grant of $1,111,111 from the Springs Restoration Grant Program for the Leon County Septic Upgrade Incentive Program (Attachment #1) and authorize the County Administrator to execute the grant agreement, including any future modifications, subject to final legal review by the County Attorney; and
Option #2: Adopt the Resolution and associated Budget Amendment Request.
- Consideration to Amend Florida PACE Funding Agency Resolution and Expand the County’s Property Assessed Clean Energy Program
(County Administrator/ Office of Resource Stewardship)
The Board approved Option #1: Adopt an amended Resolution for the Florida PACE Funding Agency to provide residential and commercial PACE in Leon County; and
Option #2: Adopt the Resolution for the Green Corridor District to provide residential and commercial PACE in Leon County, and authorize the Chairman or County Administrator to execute all necessary documents to implement same, subject to legal review by the County Attorney.
- Lease Agreement with the Seminole Radio Control Club, Inc.
(County Administrator/ Office of Resource Stewardship)
The Board approved Option #1: Adopt a Resolution of Intent and approve the Lease Agreement with the Seminole Radio Control Club, Inc. for the use of the Apalachee Regional Park premises, and authorization for the County Administrator to execute the Lease Agreement, subject to legal review by the County Attorney.
Procurements: (These items are included under Consent.)
- Acceptance of Evaluation Committee Ranking for Consultant Services to Update the Land Use and Mobility Comprehensive Plan Elements
(County Administrator/ PLACE/ Planning)
The Board approved Option #1: Accept the Evaluation Committee’s ranking of vendors for consultant services to update the Land Use and Mobility Comprehensive Plan Elements of the Tallahassee-Leon County Comprehensive Plan.
- Bid Award for the Leon County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center Sliding Door Project
(County Administrator/ Purchasing/ Office of Resource Stewardship)
The Board approved Option #1: Approve the Agreement with Cornerstone Detention Products, Inc. in the amount of $995,304 for the Leon County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center Sliding Door Project, 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.)
- August 2022 Quarterly Economic Dashboard Report
(County Administrator/ PLACE/ Office of Economic Vitality)
The Board approved Option #1: Accept the August 2022 Quarterly Economic Dashboard Report.
Consent Items Pulled for Discussion
- Approval to Rename South Bronough Street, from FAMU Way to Palmer Avenue West, to Carrie Pittman Meek Street
(County Administrator/ Development Support & Environmental Management) Commissioner Cummings expressed appreciation for the citizens in attendance in support of this item.
Chairman Proctor moved, seconded by Commissioner Dozier to approve Option #1 Approve the renaming of South Bronough Street, from FAMU Way to Palmer Avenue West, to “Carrie Pittman Meek Street” and adopt the associated Resolution.
The motion passed 6-0
- Community Human Services Partnership FY 2023 Agency Funding
(County Administrator/ Human Services & Community Partnerships)
- Commissioner Cummings indicated that she pulled this item due to a potential conflict of interest.
Commissioner Minor moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch to approve Option #1: Approve the FY 2023 funding allocation of $2,298,700 to the Community Human Service Partnership agencies; and
Option #2: Authorize the County Administrator to execute or modify agreements for FY 2023 with the Community Human Service Partnership funded agencies, as necessary, subject to legal review by the County Attorney.
The motion passed 5-0 with Commissioner Cummings recused
General Business
- Leon County 2022 Annual Report
(County Administrator/ County Administration/ Community & Media Relations)
- County Administrator Long distributed the Leon County 2022 Annual Report to the Board and introduced a short video including highlights of some of the significant accomplishments achieved in 2022. He thanked the Board for their leadership and thanked the Leon County team and community partners. He presented an overview of the 2022 highlights.
- Chairman Proctor commended the County Administrator, and reflected on the County’s recent accomplishments and awards, including the $4.5 million in grants awarded to the County for the Concord School Renovations project.
- Commissioner Minor reflected on the positive feedback he continues to receive regarding County employees and praised the work of the County.
- Commissioner Dozier reflected on the importance of the annual report in showcasing all that the County does for the community. She commended the work of the County, including the ongoing COVID-19 response and other emergency response efforts.
- Commissioner Welch commended the hard work of the County Administrator and County staff.
- Commissioner Cummings thanked the County Administrator for the Annual Report presentation. She reflected on the economic development efforts.
- Commissioner Maddox reflected on the leadership of the County Administrator, and the hard work of County staff. He also commended the fiscal stewardship and planning of the County.
Commissioner Dozier moved, seconded by Chairman Proctor to approve Option #1: Accept the 2022 Leon County Annual Report.
The motion passed 6-0
- Commissioner Maddox requested an agenda item to address the Tallahassee Housing Authority funding shortfalls related to phase two of the Orange Avenue Apartments Redevelopment project, for the September 20th budget public hearing meeting.
- Commissioner Dozier recused herself from the vote due to a conflict of interest, and indicated that she would also recuse herself from the vote on the upcoming agenda item.
Chairman Proctor moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch, to direct staff to provide an agenda item to address Tallahassee Housing Authority funding shortfalls related to phase two of the Orange Avenue Apartments project, for the September 20th budget public hearing meeting.
The motion passed 5-0 with Commissioner Dozier recused
Staff: HSCP – Shington Lamy
- Proposed Acquisition and Renaming of the Fort Braden Community Center in Honor of Commissioner Jimbo Jackson
(County Administrator/ County Administration)
- Commissioner Maddox thanked Leon County Schools for coordinating with the County for the acquisition of the Fort Braden Community Center. He reflected on the need to ensure Leon County Schools is engaged in the renaming the site in honor of Commissioner Jackson. He requested staff coordinate with Leon County Schools to prepare a proclamation to be presented at the renaming ceremony.
Staff: CMR – Matt Cavell
- Commissioner Dozier reflected on the leadership of Commissioner Sauls and Commissioner Jackson in the Fort Braden Community.
- Commissioner Welch expressed his support of the renaming of the Fort Braden Community Center and reflected on Commissioner Jackson’s example in the community.
- Commissioner Minor expressed his support of the renaming of the Fort Braden Community Center.
- Commissioner Cummings expressed her support of the renaming of the Fort Braden Community Center and thanked the County Administrator for his collaboration with Leon County Schools to acquire the community center.
- Chairman Proctor reflected on Commissioner Jackson’s support in initiatives led in the 32304-zip code and expressed his support of the renaming of the Fort Braden Community Center.
Commissioner Dozier moved, seconded by Chairman Proctor to approve Option #1: Approve the Conveyance Agreement with the Leon County School Board for the County’s Acquisition of the Fort Braden Community Center property, and authorize the County Administrator to execute the Conveyance Agreement with any minor, nonsubstantive modifications as may be needed, subject to legal review by the County Attorney;
Option #2: Authorize the Chairman and/or County Administrator to execute any additional documents associated with the conveyance of the Fort Braden Community Center and/or the dedication of the Moore Circle Road Segment, all subject to legal review by the County Attorney; and
Option #3: Approve the renaming of the Fort Braden Community Center in honor of Commissioner Jimbo Jackson.
The motion passed 6-0
- Approval to Issue an Invitation to Bid for the Exclusive Franchise to Provide Waste Collection Services in Unincorporated Leon County
(County Administrator/ Office of Resource Stewardship)
- The following citizen provided a virtual comment:
- Daniel Palmer reflected on a recent issue he had with WastePro not fulfilling services.
- Chairman Proctor requested staff follow-up with Daniel Palmer regarding the issues he experienced with Waste Pro.
- Commissioner Dozier commended staff that worked on the invitation bid. She expressed concern regarding the current level of service from WastePro and acknowledged the need for the County to consider costs while ensuring service improvements.
- Commissioner Minor reflected on the work of County staff in preparing the invitation bid.
- Commissioner Welch reflected on the anticipated level of citizen feedback during the upcoming solicitation process.
- Commissioner Cummings requested clarification from staff on the County’s quality assurance process related to waste collection and remedying citizen complaints.
- Chairman Proctor requested the County Administrator to clarify the percentage of complaints received across the total number of citizens being served.
- Maggie Theriot shared that there are currently 30,000 WastePro subscribers, and approximately 1% of the total collection service points have resulted in liquidated damages. She commented on the variation of complaint volume over recent months.
Commissioner Dozier moved, seconded by Commissioner Minor to approve Option #1: Approve the issuance of an Invitation to Bid for the exclusive franchise to provide waste collection services in unincorporated Leon County.
The motion passed 6-0
- Commissioner Appointments to the Juvenile Justice Circuit 2 Advisory Board and the Value Adjustment Board
(County Administrator/ County Administration)
Chairman Proctor moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch to approve Option #1: Full Board to appoint one Commissioner, the District 2 County Commissioner as elected during the upcoming election on November 8th, to the Juvenile Justice Circuit 2 Advisory Board for the remainder of the unexpired term ending December 31, 2023; and
Option #2: Full Board to appoint one Commissioner, the District 2 County Commissioner as elected during the upcoming election on November 8th, to the Value Adjustment Board For the remainder of the unexpired term ending April 30, 2024.
The motion passed 6-0
- Full Board Appointment to the Leon County Research and Development Authority Board of Governors
(County Administrator/ County Administration)
- Commissioner Dozier requested a Proclamation to honor Ron Miller’s career as the Executive Director of the Leon County Research & Development Authority/Innovation Park and his impact during his time at Innovation Park for the October 11th meeting.
Commissioner Dozier moved, seconded by Commissioner Minor to approve a Proclamation to honor Ron Miller’s career as the Executive Director of the Leon County Research & Development Authority/Innovation Park and his impact during his time at Innovation Park.
The motion passed 6-0
Staff: Commissioner Aide – Gary Zirin
Commissioner Dozier moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch to approve Option #1: Reappoint three citizens, Raymond Bye, Kevin Graham, and Anne Longman, to the Leon County Research and Development Authority Board of Governors, based on the ratification of the recommendation by the LCRDA Nominating Committee, for four-year terms ending September 30, 2026, and adopt the associated appointment Resolution.
The motion passed 6-0
- Full Board Appointments to the Board of Adjustments & Appeals, the CareerSource Capital Region Board, the Council on Culture & Arts, and the Tallahassee-Leon County Commission on the Status of Women & Girls
(County Administrator/County Administration)
Commissioner Cummings moved, seconded by Commissioner Minor to approve Option #1: Appoint one citizen, John Phelps, to the permanent member seat on the Board of Adjustments & Appeals for the remainder of the unexpired term ending June 30, 2025; and
Option #2: Appoint one citizen, Susanne Ryan, to the alternate member seat on the Board of Adjustments & Appeals for the remainder of the unexpired term ending June 30, 2025.
The motion passed 6-0
Commissioner Welch moved, seconded by Commissioner Cummings to approve Option #3: Appoint one nominated and recommended citizen, Cindy Lavoie, to the CareerSource Capital Region Board for a three-year term ending June 30, 2025.
The motion passed 6-0
Commissioner Minor moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch to approve Option #4: Reappoint one recommended citizen, Dan Taylor, to the Practicing Artist seat on the Council on Culture and Arts (COCA) for a four-year term ending September 30, 2026; and
Option #5: Reappoint one recommended citizen, Rachelle McClure, to the At-large seat on the Council on Culture and Arts (COCA) for a four-year term ending September 30, 2026.
The motion passed 6-0
Commissioner Cummings moved, seconded by Commissioner Minor to approve Option #6: Ratify the Commission on the Status of Women & Girls’ reappointment of three citizens, Gina Giacomo, Bernice McMillan, and Jeanne O’Kon, to the Tallahassee-Leon County Commission on the Status of Women & Girls for two-year terms ending September 30, 2024.
The motion passed 6-0
SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS, 6:00 P.M.
- First Public Hearing for Adoption of the FY 2022/2023 Tentative Millage Rates and Tentative Budgets
(County Administrator/ Financial Stewardship/ Office of Management & Budget)
- Pursuant to Florida Statutes, the County Administrator read into record the millage rates.
Commissioner Cummings moved, seconded by Commissioner Minor to approve Option #1: Adopt, via Resolution, the tentative FY 2022/2023 Countywide millage rate of 8.3144 mills.
The motion passed 6-0
Commissioner Minor moved, seconded by Commissioner Dozier Option #2: Adopt, via Resolution, the tentative FY 2022/2023 Countywide budget.
The motion passed 6-0
Commissioner Dozier moved, seconded by Commissioner Cummings Option #3: Adopt, via Resolution, the tentative FY 2022/2023 Emergency Medical Services MSTU millage rate of 0.5000 mills.
The motion passed 6-0
Chairman Proctor moved, seconded by Commissioner Dozier Option #4: Adopt, via Resolution, the tentative FY 2022/2023 Emergency Medical Services MSTU budget.
The motion passed 6-0
Chairman Proctor moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch Option #5: Direct staff to advertise, in accordance with the Florida Statutes, the tentative millage rates and budgets for FY 2022/2023, and the date, time, and place of the public hearing to adopt the final millage rates and budgets for FY 2022/2023.
The motion passed 6-0
- First and Only Public to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Approving and Adopting the Local Provider Participation Fund Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll
(County Attorney/ County Administrator)
Chairman Proctor moved, seconded by Commissioner Dozier to approve Option #1: Waive the requirements of subsection V(L), Policy No. 01-05, and ratify the notices by publication and mail;
Option #2: Conduct the first and only public hearing and adopt the proposed Resolution approving and adopting the Local Provider Participation Fund non-ad valorem assessment roll;
Option #3: Authorize the County Administrator to execute an agreement with the State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration, in a form approved by the County Attorney; and
Option #4: Approve the Resolution and associated Budget Amendment Request budgeting the revenue and expenses for the non-ad valorem assessment.
The motion passed 6-0
- First and Only Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of the Related Resolution and Finance Agreement for The Holy Comforter Episcopal School, Inc. Conduit Refinancing Request
(County Administrator/ Office of Financial Stewardship)
- The following citizens provided in-person comments:
- The County Attorney asked a series of questions related to the Bond and Kyle Phelps representing Holy Comforter provided specific responses regarding the public interest and repayment.
Commissioner Minor moved, seconded by Commissioner Cummings to approve Option #1: Conduct the first and only Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) public hearing and adopt the related Resolution and Financing Agreement for the debt refinancing for Holy Comforter Episcopal School, Inc.
The motion passed 6-0
- REMOVED - First and Only Public Hearing to Approve the Bell's Landscaping and Design Type C Site and Development Plan Application
(County Administrator/ Development Support & Environmental Management)
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
- Congratulated Keith Bowers for his appointment as the new director of the Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality.
- Requested proclamation recognizing Rickards High School student Amaya Wayman for the Girl Flo Project and her efforts to ensure access to feminine hygiene products for Leon County Schools students, and requested that Leon County School Board and Superintendent be invited to attend the presentation of the proclamation at the November meeting.
Commissioner Cummings moved, seconded by Commissioner Dozier to approve a proclamation recognizing Amaya Wayman for the Girl Flo Project and her efforts to ensure access to feminine hygiene products for Leon County schools students.
The motion passed 6-0
Staff: Commissioner Aide – Chauncy Haynes
Commissioner Dozier
- Recognized students in attendance from FSU’s Applied Politics & Policy Learning Experience (Apple) Program and welcomed them.
- Requested a placeholder for a Proclamation at the October 11th meeting to honor a local Eagle Scout.
Commissioner Dozier moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch, to approve a proclamation to recognize a local Eagle Scout.
The motion passed 6-0
Staff: Commissioner Aide – Gary Zirin
- Requested approval to use her office travel budget to attend the Florida Regional Planning Council Association Board meeting.
Chairman Proctor moved, seconded by Commissioner Cummings, to approve Commissioner Dozier’s travel expenses for the Florida Regional Planning Council Association Board meeting.
The motion passed 6-0
- Commented on traffic impacts related to the Amazon Fulfillment Center and the need for extended bus service beyond Mahan Drive. She confirmed with the County Administrator that the City has provided no additional information at this time regarding its plans to extend service. Commissioner Dozier encouraged the City to move forward with extending service. She confirmed with the County Administrator that the development review process required Amazon to build a bus shelter near the new facility and suggested that Amazon may be able to encourage the City to extend transit service.
- Commissioner Maddox discussed the possibility of sending a letter from the Chairman to the City Commission expressing the County's interest in seeing bus service extended to the Amazon facility and requesting an update from the City on its efforts in this regard.
- Chairman Proctor stated his opposition to sending a letter. Reflected on his previous efforts to encourage the City to extend sewer service to southern Leon County.
Commissioner Dozier moved, seconded by Commissioner Minor, for the Vice Chairman to send a letter to the City Commission regarding the expansion of bus services to the Amazon Fulfillment Center.
The motion passed 5-1, with Chairman Proctor in opposition.
Staff: County Admin– Nicki Paden
Chairman Proctor moved, seconded by Commissioner Dozier, for the Chairman to send a letter to the City Commission expressing support for the extension of sewer services in southern Leon County within the Urban Services Area.
The motion passed 6-0.
Staff: County Admin– Andy Johnson
Commissioner Maddox
- Entered correspondence into public record pursuant to County Code 2-670.
Commissioner Minor
- Shared that the City will be dedicating a park at Smokey Hollow in honor of Althemese Barnes on September 20 at 10 a.m. He requested a proclamation in recognition of the park dedication in honor of Althemese Barnes.
Commissioner Minor moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch to approve a proclamation in recognition of the City’s upcoming park dedication in honor of Althemese Barnes.
The motion passed 6-0.
Staff: Commissioner Aide – Jodi Wilkof
- Announced that the Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center has free training available on their website (www.stackpro.org) on the topic of recognizing signs of human trafficking.
Commissioner Proctor
- In response to comments by the Chairman, the County Administrator provided an overview of the existing Board policy which provides for an annual evaluation process for the County Administrator and stated that an annual agenda item will be brought back to the Board at the October 11 meeting to ratify commissioners' performance evaluations.
- Commended staff for their work during the County’s recent 9/11 Day of Service.
- Requested a proclamation recognizing Eddie Jackson and George Thompson for their work on behalf of the community.
Chairman Proctor moved, seconded by Commissioner Cummings to approve a proclamation recognizing Eddie Jackson and George Thompson.
The motion passed 6-0
Staff: Commissioner Aide – Rayshell Holmes
- Requested a proclamation recognizing his mother's career contributions, to be presented to coincide with her 85th birthday.
Chairman Proctor moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch to approve a proclamation recognizing his mother's career contributions and 85th birthday.
The motion passed 6-0
Staff: Commissioner Aide – Rayshell Holmes
- Requested an update on Amazon’s efforts to hire local minority workers and vendors.
Staff: PLACE/ OEV – Ben Pingree/Keith Bowers
- Announced that he will be hosting a two-part Southside candidates' forum, with announcements to come next week.
Commissioner Welch
- Stated that he had received a constituent request for a streetlight to be installed at a bus stop on Rifle Avenue and Crump Road in the unincorporated area of the County.
Commissioner Welch moved, seconded by Commissioner Minor, to request staff provide an agenda item to consider amending the County’s Streetlighting Policy to allow for the installation of streetlights at bus stops in the unincorporated area.
The motion passed 6-0
Staff: County Admin/ Public Works – Ken Morris / Brent Pell
- Congratulated the Division of Tourism Development on its efforts toward winning the bid to host the 2026 World Cross Country Championship.
RECEIPT AND FILE
- Children’s Services Council Financial Report – 3rd Quarter
- Capital Region Community Development District Meeting Minutes for May 12 and June 9, 2022
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
The next public hearing of the Board of County Commissioners is tentatively scheduled for
Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners is tentatively scheduled for
Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.
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