Revised 1/5/09

Board of County Commissioners
Wakulla County, Florida
Agenda
Regular Public Meeting
Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Invocation

Pledge of Allegiance - Commissioner Green

Approval of Agenda

Invocation

Public Hearing

1. Request Board Approval to Hold a Public Hearing to Adopt the Proposed Ordinance Amending Florida Municipal Code Chapter 23 Parks and Recreation Ordinance for Wakulla County
   (Ray Gray, Parks & Recreation Director)

   Attachments:

   1. Proposed Ordinance.
   2. Ordinance #94-1
   3. Ordinance #94-37

Awards and Presentations

2. Farm Family of the Year Proclamation – Scott Jackson, Extension Director

Presenting of Plaque to the Board for the Southeast Weatherization Regional Recognition Award – Norm Gempel, Manager, Weatherization Assistance Programs

Announcement of Town Hall Meeting to be held on January 27, 2009 and the Transition to County Town Hall Meetings – Commissioner Kessler

Bike Florida – Commissioner Kessler

 Harvard University Financial Assistance Initiative – Commissioner Kessler

Announcement of 3 New Officers to the Wakulla Health Care Task Force – Commissioner Artz

(To ensure fairness and encourage participation, citizens who would like to speak on any item will need to fill out a speaker’s card and turn in to Ms. Welch prior to the beginning of discussion on that particular item. Citizens are allowed a maximum of 3 minutes to speak.)

Consent

3. Approval of Minutes –December 1, 2008 Regular Meeting
   (Brent X. Thurmond, Clerk of Court)
4. Approval of Minutes – December 8, 2008 Board Retreat
   (Brent X. Thurmond, Clerk of Court)

   Attachment: Draft of Minutes – December 8, 2008 Board Retreat

5. Approval of Minutes – December 16, 2008 Workshop to Discuss Increased Employment Opportunities for Unemployed Citizens
   (Brent X. Thurmond, Clerk of Court)

   Attachment: Draft of Minutes – December 16, 2008

6. Approval of Payment of Bills and Vouchers Submitted for November 26, 2008 – December 31, 2008
   (Brent X. Thurmond, Clerk of Court)

   Attachment: Draft Payments

7. Request Board Approval for Commissioners to Travel to Major Conferences/Workshops in 2009
   (Jessica Welch, Policy & Public Information Coordinator)
8. Request Board Approval to Ratify Re-Scheduling of the Workshop on Impact Fees from January 27, 2009 to January 12, 2009
   (Jessica Welch, Policy & Public Information Coordinator)
9. Request Board Approval of the FY2009/2010 Budget Calendar and to Schedule the First Budget Development Workshop on February 17, 2009 at 3:00p.m.
   (Tim Barden, Assistant County Administrator)

   Attachment: FY2009/2010 Budget Calendar

10. Ratification of the December 16, 2008 Workshop Regarding Discussion of Increased Employment Opportunities for Unemployed Citizens
    (Jessica Welch, Policy & Public Information Coordinator)
11. Request Board Approval to Allow Submission of ICMA Public Library Innovation Grant
    (Doug Jones, Library Director)

    Attachments:

    1. ICMA Public Library Innovation Grants Application (with attachments).
    2. Letters of support from: City of Carrabelle, Page 2, Carrabelle Waterfront Partnership, Franklin Board of County Commissioners.
    3. Sample letter of support (to be signed on county letterhead) by Wakulla County Administration.
    4. ICMA Public Library Innovation Grant Guidelines.
    5. ICMA Public Library Innovation Grant Frequently Asked Questions.

Consent Items Pulled for Discussion

Citizens to be Heard

Planning and Zoning

12. Application for Final Plat: FP08-08
    Request to replat Lot 1 of Eddinger Properties Subdivision. This property is located on the west side of Crawfordville Highway, north of Lonnie Raker Road. The property owner is Pines Storage Center, LTD and the Agent is Edwin Brown and Associates.
13. Application for Site Plan: SP08-17
    Request for a commercial site plan to construct additional storage facilities. This property is located   on the west side of Crawfordville Highway, north of Lonnie Raker Road. The property owner is Pines Storage Center, LTD and the Agent is Edwin Brown and Associates.
14. Application for Final Plat: FP08-07
    Request to replat Lot 29 of Hunter’s Glenn Plantation. This property is located at 136 Hunters Trace. The property owners are David Alexander and Gayle Stringer and
    the Agent is Thurman Roddenberry.
15. Application for Change of Zoning: R08-17
    Request to rezone a 3.4+/- acre parcel from R-1 (Single-Family Residential) to RMH-1 (Residential Mobile Home). This property is located on the east side of Hines Street in Donella Heights Subdivision. The property owners are Tom Collinsworth, Paulene M. Cooper and Bryan Capelle and the Agent is W. Crit Smith.
16. Application for Site Plan: SP08-18
    Request approval of site plan for construction of church fellowship hall. The property is located at 4495 Crawfordville Highway at the site of the Lake Ellen Baptist Church. The property owner is Lake Ellen Baptist Church and the Agent is Mike Scott.

General Business

17. Request for Board Direction on Financial Software Upgrade
    (Brent Thurmond, Clerk of Court)

    Attachment: Chart on estimated costs per implementation phase and accounting software

18. Board Review of Negotiations with Talquin Including Opportunity to Provide Input to Talquin’s Permit Renewal for Oyster Bay Wastewater Treatment Facility
    (Dale Dransfield, Eutaw Consultant)

    Attachment: Attachment #1-3

19. Request Board Approval to Schedule a Public Hearing to Approve the Acquisition of Property Necessary for Easements for the Wakulla Gardens Sewer and WWTP Upgrade Projects
    (Dale Dransfield, Eutaw Consultant)
20. Request Board Approval to Appoint Planning Commissioners for 2009 and Board Discussion to Appoint the Seat of Member at Large and Member at Large Alternate
    (Lindsay Stevens, Assistant County Administrator)
21. Board Consideration of Wakulla Springshed Regional Partnership Memorandum of Understanding
    (Lindsay Stevens, Assistant County Administrator)
22. Request Board Authorization to Transfer Funds From the Reserve Account to the Old Courthouse Renovation Match Account
    (Tim Barden, Assistant County Administrator)
23. Request for Board Approval of a Resolution Accepting the Weatherization Assistance Program – Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (WAP-LIHEAP) Contract and Funding Modification Agreement for $40,000.00 and Authorize the Chairman to Execute the Contract
    (Alfred Nelson, Housing Director)

    Attachments:

    1. Resolution.
    2. Budget Amendment.
    3. Modification Agreement Contract.
    4. Agenda Request - March 11, 2008, Original Weatherization Assistance Program- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

24. Request Board Approval of a Resolution Accepting the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) FY 2009-2010 Contract and Funding Agreement for $157,474.00 and Authorize the Chairman to Execute the Contract
    (Alfred Nelson, Housing Director)

    Attachments:

    1. Resolution
    2. Budget Amendment
    3. Contract Agreement and the Department of Community Affairs Contract Agreement Letter

25. Request Board Approval of a Resolution Establishing the 2009 Utility Allowance Schedule for the Wakulla County Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Rental Assistance Program
    (Alfred Nelson, Housing Director)

    Attachments:

    1. Resolution.
    2. 2003 Utility Allowance Schedule.
    3. 2009 Mobile Home Utility Allowance.
    4. 2009 Single Family Utility Allowance.
    5. 2009 Multiplex Utility Allowance.
    6. 2009 Semi-Detached Utility Allowance.

26. Request Board Approval of an Agreement with Leon County for Class III Solid Waste Management and Recycling Services with Marpan
    (Cleve Fleming, Public Works Director)
27. Request Board Approval to Replace Scales at Lower Bridge Landfill
    (Cleve Fleming, Public Works Director)

Commissioner Agenda Items

28. Commissioner Kessler
    
    1. Request Board Direction for Staff to Investigate the Development of a Close Working Relationship with One or More Educational Institutions
    2. Request Board Approval to Direct Staff to Advertise Public Hearing on February 17, 2009 to Revoke Conditional Use CU 08-10
    3. Request Board Consideration of County Commissioners Representation on Various Committees
       1. List of Organizations Represented by Commissioners - Citizen Appointments
    4. Ratification/Board Approval of State Lobbyist Contract

       Attachment: Contract and Contract Attachment

County Attorney

County Administrator

Discussion Issues by Commissioners

Commissioner Stewart – Member of Community Traffic Safety Team
Commissioner Stewart – County Attorney and Idea of Requesting for a RFQ

Adjourn

The next Board of County Commissioners Meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.

PUBLIC NOTICE
2009 Tentative Schedule
All Workshops, Meetings, and Public Hearings are subject to change
All sessions are held in the Commission Chambers, 29 Arran Road, Suite 101.
Workshops are scheduled as needed.

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