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MARCH 14, 1995
The Board of County Commissioners, Manatee County, Florida, met in
REGULAR SESSION in the Administrative Center, 1112 Manatee Avenue West,
Bradenton, Florida, Tuesday, March 14, 1995, at 9:02 a.m.
Present were Commissioners:
Stan Stephens, Chairman
Patricia M. Glass, First Vice-chairman
Joe McClash, Second Vice-chairman
John Gause, Third Vice Chairman
Lari Ann Harris
Maxine M. Hooper
Gwendolyn Y. Brown
Also present were:
^.-- ^ . James W. Seuffert, Interim County Administrator
^.^ "• §K. Hamilton Rice, Jr., County Attorney
^^ - Susan G. Romine, Clerk, representing
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R^ B- Shore, Clerk of Circuit Court
H Invocation by Reverend Duane Waters, Manatee United Methodist Church. 'Q. c '•
^ -^ -- - ^-• ••^ < The meeting was called to order by Chairman Stephens.
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'•Al-l^witnesses/staff giving testimony were duly sworn.
AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS
Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month
Mike Guy and David May, representing Florida Department of
Transportation, presented a Certificate of Appreciation for County
support of Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month.
United Way 1994-95 Campaign
Jerry Koontz and Louise Page, United Way representatives, presented gold
and bronze awards to volunteer employees who served as Loaned
Executives, County Co-Coordinators and Departmental Coordinators, and
Certificates of Recognition to offices/departments for their dedicated
service to the 1994-95 United Way Campaign.
United Way - Dunk the Director Fund-Raiser
Several department directors were presented certificates for their
participation in the "Dunk the Director" event. A video of the dunk
tank fund-raiser was shown.
1994-95 United Way Campaign Coordinators
Certificates of Appreciation were presented to Maggie Marr and
Jay Moyles as county-wide United Way 1994-95 Campaign Coordinators.
Employee of the Month
A Certificate of Recognition was presented to Debra Ann Barton. Transit
Operator, Public Transportation, as Employee of the Month for March
1995.
Certificate of Retirement
E. Michael Latessa, Public Safety Director, presented a Certificate of
Retirement to Frank Dembinski, President of Manatee County Emergency
Medical Services Auxiliary.
A plague designating EMS Medic Unit 1 in the name of Mr. Dembinski will
be permanently displayed in the unit. Mr. Dembinski was presented with
the keys to the unit affixed to a plaque. Mr. Latessa presented and
recommended adoption of
R-95-55 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MANATEE COUNTY EMS MEDIC
UNIT 1 AS THE FRANK DEMBINSKI UNIT.
Motion was made by Mrs. Glass, seconded by Mrs. Harris and carried
unanimously, to adopt Resolution R-95-55. RECORD S44-956
MARCH 14, 1995 (Cont'd)
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
Amerecycle proposed Recycling Contract - The following people spoke in
favor: Tom Hay. Mary Sheppard. John Patterson, Thomasina Guerin,
Barbara Olson. Marge Peters. Speaking in opposition were: Mayor Rich
Bohnenberqer. Holmes Beach. Mary Ellen Reichard. and William Markell.
AGENDA DELETION
James Seuffert, Interim County Administrator, deleted from the agenda
the final plat for Knightsbridge, Phase I Subdivision.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Mr. McClash, seconded by Mrs. Hooper and carried
unanimously, to approve the Consent Agenda dated March 14, 1995, with
deletion of the following items (all separate actions) :
• Children's Services Funding FY 95 - Contract Amendments with
Rubonia Community Center. Inc.. and Manatee County Nursery School.
Inc.
• Public Beach Concessions - License Agreement with P.S. Beach
Associates. Inc.
• 34th Street West Project - Work Assignment 2 with Lombardo &
Skipper. Inc.
• Solid Waste Engineering Services - Work Assignments 1 and 2 with
HDR Engineering. Inc.
• Environmental Monitoring Professional Services - Agreement with
Environmental Science & Engineering. Inc.
Items APPROVED:
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
BONDS
Accept:
Sheriff's Public Deputies Blanket Bond (31 additions; 10 deletions)
RECORD S44-957
Release:
Sarapalms Subdivision 86-S-30
1. Agreement with Glenbrooke Investment Corp.. warranting required
improvements ($39,148.21).
2. Defect Security: $39,148.21 (Surety Bond A001168 with Alpine
Assurance Ltd)
Vintage Creek Subdivision 87-S-33
1. Agreement with Vintage Creek Development Corp. guaranteeing
completion/performance of stormwater management system ($4,000).
2. Performance Bond: $4,000 (Cashier's Check 298665, Barnett Bank
Manatee County)
RESCIND BILLS FOR PAYMENT
Zoller t^ajjar & Shroyer - W/A Z3 Terra Ceia Wtr Main/
Archaeological Testing (appr 12/15/94) $ 783.25
Infrastructure Management - Pavemnt Mgmt Sys (appr 11/15/94) 25,000.00
Glace & Radcliffe - W/A 1, US 301 Blvd/30 Av W (appr 1/26/95) 2,090.00
BILLS FOR PAYMENT
Carlton, Fields, et al - Public Health/Indigent Care (MMH) 1,265.99
Glace & Radcliffe - W/A 1, US 301 Blvd/30 Av W (revised) 1,881.00
Glace & Radcliffe - US 301 Blvd/30 Av W Design (retainage) 1,800.00
Glace & Radcliffe - W/A 5 Bayshore Gdns Pkwy (26-34 St W) 836.10
Infrastructure Management - Pavemnt Mgmt Sys Software 25,500.00
T. W. Althof Co. - Housing Rehab (Shannon)/Final 2,650.00
Black & Veatch - W/A 12, E Pond Effi Storage As-Built 1,651.88
Black & Veatch - W/A 11, SWWWTP Aeration & Digester Sys 9,057.27
Black & Veatch - W/A 13, NW Potable Wtr Storage/Pump Station 3,350.57
Black & Veatch - W/A l4, N, SE & SWWWTP Emerg Generator Rvw 2,094.74
Centex Rooney/National Development (Detention Facility):
Carroll Air Systems - Motor Invert & Pumps (P0100160) 2,550.00
Edward Don & Co. - Food Service Equip (P0101538) 221,622.00
Design Specialties Inc. - Food Service Dishes (P0102904) 64,473.60
Danka Industries - Copiers (P0102906) 21,580.00
Construction Manager's Compensation (P097771) 247,202.84
Long-lead Procurement - Site Work & Facil Equip (P098879) 4,200.00
Construction - MCDF/Guaranteed Maximum Price (P099117) 338,817.00
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MARCH 14, 1995 (Cont'd)
Coastal Planning & Engineering - Beach Renourishment
Post Construction Svcs (Inv 2673) 6,607.93
Richard Fawley Architects - W/A 10, South County Library 1,498.00
T. A. Forsberg Inc. - 42" Wtr Main Ph II (SR 64 - SR 70) 40,390.99
Keith Kerr Construction - Reclaimed Wtr Main (Magellan-Bay) 211,634.27
Larson Engineering - W/A L-3, Parrish Wtr Line Extension 4,650.73
Larson Engineering - W/A 2, 9 St E Design (SR 64-US 301) 198.20
Lescher & Mahoney Inc. - Detention Facil/Professional Svs
December, 1994 30,275.00
January, 1995 24,377.00
Lombardo & Skipper - W/A 1, 9 St E Design Svcs 1,671.44
Lombardo & Skipper - W/A 2, 75 St (Man Av-Cortez Rd) 13,028.67
Redko Contracting Inc. - Housing Rehab (Jones)/Final 2,702.65
Scotty^s Tractor Svc - Req 11, Reclaimed Wtr Main (43 St W) 33,120.89
Sky Construction - Req 5, Terra Ceia Wtr Main 58,749.69
Walrus Construction - Daughtrey (Pride) Community Park 84,365.00
Zoller Najjar & Shroyer - W/A Z9 Terra Ceia Wtr Main
Archaeological Testing 8,176.30
Zoller Najjar & Shroyer - W/A Z3 Reclaimed Wtr Main
Magellan to Bay Dr 2,103.00
REFUNDS
Kane Homes - Building Permit Overpayment 110.80
U.S. Home Corp. - Building Permit Overpayment 124.00
Neal Communities - Impact Fee Refund 476.10
Neal Communities - Impact Fee Refund 190.44
Neal Communities - Impact Fee Refund 1,618.74
United Companies Lending Corp. - Application Withdrawal 2,244.85
WARRANT LIST
Approve: February 28, 1995 to March 6, 1995
Authorize: March 7, 1995 to March 22, 1995
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
January 10, 1995 - Regular Meeting
AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN
Partial Release of Special Improvement Assessment Liens:
Projects 5197; 5150
Satisfactions of Judgment:
Barry Scott, Case 92-133J ($61.80)
Guadalupe Martinez, Case 91-2033JP ($60)
John Simmonds, Case 93-1480JP ($46.80)
Sharon Speicher, Case 94-1755T ($50)
Jeffrey R. Strait, Case 89-3831F ($200)
Raymond French, Case 94-3436T ($50)
Temporary Construction Easements - West Coast Inland Navigation
District for Longboat Pass Project: 1) Tract 101 - Coquina Beach;
2) Tract 102 - Greer Island (pursuant to R-94-110, adopted 3/29/94)
Beach Dunes/Overwalks/Access Construction - Contract with Seaway Marine
Contractors. Inc.. $106,130.54; date Performance/Payment Bonds; accept
Insurance Certificate (approved 2/28/95) RECORD S44-958
ACCEPT
Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 1 - Minutes of the Board
of Supervisors meeting held January 5, 1995.
Braden River Fire Control and Rescue District - Audited Financial
Statements dated September 30, 1994.
West Side Fire Control District - State Annual Local Government
Financial Report FY 1993-94 and Audited Financial Statements dated
September 30, 1994.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
PROCLAMATION
Adoption of Proclamation designating March 18, 1995, as "Senior
Citizens' Day." RECORD S44-959
EDUCATION HELPS - FUNDING
Execution of funding agreement with the Education Helps Program of
the Martha B. King Middle School for FY 95, $20,000. RECORD S44-960
PHOSPHATE SEVERANCE TAX
Support proposed legislation regarding the distribution of
Phosphate Severance Tax (increasing the percentage of the tax
distributed to counties from 10 to 34 percent.)
MARCH 14, 1995 (Cont'd)
MORTGAGEES JOINDER - LONG SUBDIVISION
Execution of a Mortgagee's Joinder in and Ratification of a
Subdivision Plat and all Dedications and Reservations Thereon on
behalf of Brian K. and Geneva M. Ridenour under the Manatee County
SHIP Program for proposed Lot 2 of Long Subdivision.
CHILDREN'S SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
Approve appointment of Joseph Miller (School Board representative)
to the Children's Services Advisory Board (term to expire 3/14/99) .
ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT - COMMUNITY SERVICES/PROBATION DIVISION
Adoption of
R-95-68 A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROVIDING ACCEPTANCE OF DONATED
COMPUTER COURSEWARE FROM CENTEC CORPORATION AND AUTHORIZING
THE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN A LETTER OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND THANKS.
(Authorizing acceptance of ABE/GED Computer Courseware, valued
at $25,000, for inclusion in the Detention Facility Port
Stockade Computer Learning Lab for use by adults and juvenile
inmates of the Sheriff's Boot Camp.) RECORD S44-961
REVISED FUNDING AGREEMENT - BEACH WALKOVERS
Execution of Revised Funding Agreement with the City of Anna Maria
for construction of two beach walkovers (one at the end of Sycamore
Avenue; the other at the west end of Palmetto Avenue), $13,000
(City to contribute $1,000 of in-kind preparation); and rescinding
the initial funding agreement (approved 2/7/95). RECORD S44-962
FLORIDA HERITAGE FESTIVAL
Execution of funding agreement with The Hernando Desoto Historical
Society^ Inc.. $9,000 from resort tax contingency funds.
RECORD S44-963
MASS MAILING POLICY
Adoption of Revised Mass Mailing Policy authorizing the County
Administrator to review and approve all mass mailings from County
staff to County residents after appropriate Board review.
RECORD S44-964
TRAVEL REQUEST
Request for authority to travel for Jim Seuffert to Fort
Lauderdale, Florida, to attend the 1995 Florida Government Finance
Officers Association Conference, April 22-26, 1995.
PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM RENEWAL
1. Prescription Drug Mail Order Program - Continue the program
(1/1/95-1/1/96) with AllScrips Pharmaceuticals. Inc.. with new
Average Wholesale Price discounts retroactive to 1/1/95 and
authorize Chairman to sign Addendum to the 1995 contract.
2. Mail Order Prescriptions - Change the co-pay for a generic drug
from $9 to $5 and brand name drugs to a $15 co-pay when a generic
drug is available, the same as the over the counter co-pay,
effective March 1, 1995.
3. Prescription Drug Card Program - Continue the program with Scrip
Card Enterprises. Inc.. with new Dispensing Fee, AWP Discounts,
Administration Fee and rebates as outlined in the letter
retroactive to 1/1/95 and authorize Chairman to sign Addendum to
the 1995 contract. RECORD S44-965
TALKING BOOK PROGRAM S44-966
Execution of Interlocal Agreement with Sarasota County. $54,959 to
administer the FY 94/95 Talking Book Program. RECORD S44-967
GOLF FEES REFUND
Make an exception to Resolution R-94-317 to refund golf fees to
Roger T. Higgason. $89.88.
ACCESS AND DRAINAGE PERMITS
Accept Affidavits for nonmaintained right-of-way use of access in
accordance with the Land Development Code, Section 712.2.3,
Ordinance 90-01 from;
Tammy S. Hitchcock. Willow Shores, Lot 188
Gregory J. Russo. Waterbury Grapefruit Tract, Lot 45
CALI'S LAKE - FINAL PLAT
Approval of, authorize execution of, and/or authorization to record
final subdivision plat with associated bonds and documents as
follows:
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MARCH 14, 1995 (Cont'd)
1. Final Plat.
2. Agreement with John Call Guaranteeing Completion of required
Sidewalks and Bikeways, $1,281.
3. Performance Bond: $1,281 (Official Check 2272431, Nations
Bank of Florida, N.A.).
4. Conservation Easement from Joseph M. and Rachel A. Williamson.
CREEKWOOD. PHASE ONE, 8UBPHASE I. UNIT B-6 - FINAL PLAT
Approval of, authorize execution of, and/or authorization to record
final subdivision plat with associated bonds and documents as
follows:
1. Final Plat.
2 . Agreement with Wilma-Creekwood (West) Joint Venture Warranting
Required Improvements, $20,061.34.
3. Defect Security: $20,061.34 (Surety Bond U07963, Preferred
National Insurance Company, surety).
4. Agreement with Wilma-Creekwood (West) Joint Venture
Guaranteeing Completion of Required Sidewalks and Bikeways,
$11,700.
5. Performance Bond: $11,700 (Surety Bond U07962, Preferred
National Insurance Company, surety).
6. Amended Wilma-Creekwood (West) Joint Venture with incorporated
. Notice to Buyer, List of Holdings, Fiscal and Budgetary
Information Respecting Subdivision, Phase I.
8HOPPE8 OF PARADISE BAY - FINAL PLAT
Approval of, authorize execution of, and/or authorization to record
final subdivision plat with associated bonds and documents as
follows:
1. Final Plat.
2. Mortgagee's Joinder in and Ratification of Subdivision Plat
from Marine Midland Bank. N.A.
8UMMERFIELD VILLAGE, 8UBPHASE A, UNIT 1, TRACT 302 - FINAL PLAT
Approval of, authorize execution of, and/or authorization to record
final subdivision plat with associated bonds and documents as
follows:
1. Final Plat.
2. Mortgagee's Joinder in and Ratification of Subdivision Plat
from Northern Trust Bank of Florida. N.A.
3. Mortgagee's Joinder in and Ratification of Subdivision Plat
from Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 1.
4. Agreement with SMR Communities Joint Venture Guaranteeing
Completion of Required Improvements, $65,928.85.
5. Performance Bond: $65,928.85 (Subdivider's Completion Bond
30630436. Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland).
6. Site Access and Drainage Affidavit for installation and/or
maintenance of an irrigation system in County right-of-way
from Schroeder-Manatee Ranch. Inc.. Lakewood Ranch Community
Development District 1, and Summerfield Village Association.
Inc.
7. Supplemental Declaration to Declaration of Covenants for
Summerfield Village.
8UMMERFIELD VILLAGE. 8UBPHASE A. UNIT 1, TRACT 303 - FINAL PLAT
Approval of, authorize execution of, and/or authorization to record
final subdivision plat with associated bonds and documents as
follows:
1. Final Plat.
2. Mortgagee's Joinder in and Ratification of Subdivision Plat
from Northern Trust Bank of Florida. N.A.
3. Mortgagee's Joinder in and Ratification of Subdivision Plat
from Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 1.
4. Agreement with SMR Communities Joint Venture Guaranteeing
Completion of Required Improvements, $47,754.85.
5. Performance Bond: $47,754.85 (Subdivider's Completion Bond
30630437. Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland).
6. Site Access and Drainage Affidavit for installation and/or
maintenance of an irrigation system in County right-of-way
from Schroeder-Manatee Ranch. Inc.. Lakewood Ranch Community
Development District I, and Summerfield Village Association.
Inc.
MARCH 14. 1995 (Cont'd)
7. Agreement with SMR Communities Joint Venture for Installation
of Required Private Landscape Buffer Improvements along the
western boundary of the project. RECORD S44-968
8. Supplemental Declaration to Declaration of Covenants for
Summerfield Village.
9. Conservation Easement from Schroeder-Manatee Ranch. Inc.
CODE ENFORCEMENT - LEVEL I CERTIFICATION
Pay late fees ($105) for Florida Association of Code Enforcement
Level I Certification on behalf of three Code Enforcement Officers:
Larrv Borror. Anne Catalano. and Ida Joyce Randall.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Interlocal Driver Assistance
Execution of Interlocal Driver Assistance Agreements for Emergency
Medical Services with the following Fire Districts:
1. Braden River Fire District S44-969
2. Myakka City Fire District S44-970
3. Parrish Fire District S44-971
4. Southern Manatee Fire District S44-972
5. Trailer Estates Fire District S44-973
6. West Side Fire District RECORD S44-974
Interlocal Mutual Aid
Execution of Interlocal Mutual Aid Agreement with Hardee County to
provide Emergency Medical Services. RECORD S44-975
DEEDS AND EASEMENTS
1. Elwood Park - Drainage Easements (5) from Clavton E. and Diane
Sutton; Harold F. and Aileen Hayden Hicrgins; James S. and Kirn
Cooper; Wayne Thomas and Alison Vandermolen; Barrow S. and Patricia
G. Fleetwood for road drainage improvements at the Braden River;
Temporary Construction Easements (2) and Affidavits of Ownership
and Encumbrances (5) ; Joinders from Barnett Bank of Manatee County,
N.A. (2), Inland Mortgage Corporation, Tollie Stanley and Patricia
A. Copp, and Ford Consumer Finance Company, Inc.
2. 43rd Street West - Quit Claim Deed from Independence Holding
Company for dedication of a five-foot strip of right-of-way,
adjacent to the El Conquistador Golf Course.
TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION: U.S. 41 AND TALLEVAST/GAINES ROAD
Proceed with Traffic Signalization Project No. 319-4126 at the
intersection of U.S. 41 (Tamiami Trail) and Tallevast/Gaines Road.
EMERGENCY PURCHASE - STAR WATER FILTERS
Approve/Ratify/Confirm issuance of an emergency purchase of three
Star Water Filters for the Southwest Regional Wastewater Treatment
Plant from Netafim Quality, at $45,333.33 per unit, for a total
cost of $135,999.99.
MOCCASIN WALLOW RECLAIMED WATER TRANSMISSION MAIN, PHASE I
Execution of Work Assignment 5 with Larson Engineering. Inc.. for
engineering services for the 12-mile Moccasin Wallow Reclaimed
Water Transmission Main, Phase I Manatee Agricultural Reuse Supply
(MARS) Project, not to exceed $393,241. RECORD S44-976
CANAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - 17TH STREET TO 33RD STREET EAST
Execution of Change Order 5 to Work Assignment 4 with Glace &
Radcliffe. Inc.. providing for expert engineering assistance
(witness testimony) for the Canal Road eminent domain case CA-94-
2915, Manatee County v. Ruby Isom, et al. RECORD S44-977
LOCKWOOD RIDGE ROAD
Execution of Work Assignment 1 with Post. Bucklev. Schuh &
Jerniganf Inc.. for engineering consulting services for Lockwood
Ridge Road, from Tallevast Road to 57th Avenue East, not to exceed
$664,856. RECORD S44-978
INDIRECT COST PLANS
Enter into negotiations with the top-ranked firm, David M. Griffith
& Associates for the purpose of providing updated indirect cost
plans and subsequent execution of an agreement.
MATERIALS AND SERVICES
1. Leachate Collection System - Award IFB 436304DC to Stately
Contractors. Inc., $72,716; authorize subsequent execution of
contract, date performance and payment bonds, and accept insurance
certificate.
2. Notebook and Desktop Computer Systems (Emergency Management
Division) - Award IFB 517765KK to Computerland of Sarasota/
Bradenton. not to exceed $46,560.68.
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MARCH 14, 1995 (Cont'd)
3. Wetwell/Drywell Lift Stations Rehab/Replacement - Award Bid
432584NK to Westra Construction Corporation for three lift
stations, 1C, 2C and 3C at Bradenton Beach, not to exceed $163,550;
authorize subsequent execution of contract, date performance and
payment bonds and power of attorney.
PHOTOGRAMMETRIC MAPPING SERVICES
Execution of Agreement for Photogrammetric Mapping Services, on an
as-required basis with I.F. Rooks & Associates. Inc.. not to exceed
$75,000 (for a period of one year, with two, one-year options to
extend) . RECORD S44-979
SEWER RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Execution of:
1. Work Assignment 6 with Insituform Southeast. Inc.. providing for
the cleaning/removal of debris from 30, 24 and 15-inch sanitary
lines on Florida Boulevard (34th Street West to 26th Street West;
and 60th Avenue West to Florida Boulevard) and transport of debris
to a county-approved site, $112,534.10. RECORD S44-980
2. Work Assignment 7 with Insituform Southeast. Inc.. providing for
fiberglass line for nine manholes and spray wall for 30 manholes,
$57 , 850. RECORD S44-981
3. Work Assignment 8 with Insituform Southeast. Inc.. providing for
the cleaning of sanitary sewer lines and service laterals for
System 1 on Bradenton Beach, $88,790.10. RECORD S44-982
SURPLUS PROPERTY
1. Adoption of
R-95-56 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF
COUNTY OWNED PERSONAL PROPERTY UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF
CHAPTER 125.38, FLORIDA STATUTES.
(conveying various assets to the Anna B. Gayle Resource
Center) REOCRD S44-983
2. Adoption of
R-95-66 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF
COUNTY OWNED PERSONAL PROPERTY UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF
CHAPTER 125.38, FLORIDA STATUTES.
(conveying various assets to the Southeast County Residents
Association and Crime Watch Resource Center, a/k/a Pride
Center) RECORD S44-984
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
Adoption of Budget Amendment Resolutions:
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Decreases the revenues and expenditures to close the FY 1994 Summer
Food Grant.
B-95-038 - Decrease Revenue Expenditure $26,465
RECORD S44-985
Recognizes unanticipated revenues generated by the Comprehensive
Drug Abuse Program to be used for additional program services.
B-95-039 - Increase Revenue/Expenditure $447
RECORD S44-986
Recognizes additional funding for the Alzheimers Disease Initiative
Grant and the Community Care for the Elderly Grant in accordance
with contracts approved 12/6/94.
B-95-040/1 - Increase Revenue/Expenditure $58,330 S44-987
B-95-040/2 - Item Transfers $4,953 S44-988
RECORD
Establishes revenues and expenditures relative to the Comprehensive
Drug Abuse Prevention Program Grant for the period 1/1/95-9/30/95,
as approved on 12/6/94.
B-95-041/1 - Increase Revenue/Expenditure $190,925 S44-989
B-95-041/2 - Item Transfers $63,642 S44-990
RECORD
PUBLIC SAFETY
Decreases revenues and expenditures to close a grant award from the
Florida Department of Community Affairs, Division of Emergency
Management for the Emergency Management, Preparedness Trust Fund.
B-95-042 - Decrease Revenue/Expenditure $8,853
RECORD S44-991
MARCH 14, 1995 (Cont'd)
INFORMATION SERVICES
Increases the Automated Systems Maintenance Fund to recognize
revenues associated with anticipated increased repairs.
B-95-043 - Increase Revenue/Expenditure $75,000
RECORD S44-992
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Moves the revenue budget for rental of space in the administration
building from being received directly in the debt service fund to
being received first in the general fund with a subsequent transfer
to the debt service fund as directed by County Finance.
B-95-044/1 - Decrease Revenue/Expenditure $661,765 S44-993
B-95-044/2 - Increase Revenue/Expenditure $661,765 S44-994
B-95-044/3 - Increase Revenue/Expenditure $661,765 S44-995
RECORD
PUBLIC SERVICES
Closes projects to Reserve for Capital Projects in several Public
Services funds.
B-95-045 - Item Transfers $754,761
RECORD S44-996
Reappropriates monies from Reserve for Capital Projects in the
Highway and Engineering Capital Project Fund to close the Wares
Creek/Cedar Hammock East Branch project as outlined in the Project
Status Reports dated 12/31/94.
B-95-046 - Item Transfers $1,570
RECORD S44-997
Reappropriates funds from Reserve for Capital Projects in the Local
Option 4 cents Gas Tax Fund to two projects: Ellenton-Gillette
Road at 17th Street East and Memphis Road Reconstruction, due to
revised construction estimates as noted in the Project Status
Report dated 12/31/94.
B-95-047 - Item Transfers $240,000
RECORD S44-998
Reallocates funds from the generic Annual Intersections project to
increase funding for the SR 64 at 66th Street Court East and the
75th Street West at 9th Avenue Northwest projects due to revised
construction estimates as stated in the Project Status report dated
12/31/94.
B-95-048 - Item Transfers $52,977
RECORD S44-999
Combines the budgets for two projects by closing 59th Street West
from 17th Avenue West to 21st Avenue West and transferring the
budget to 59th Street West from Manatee Avenue to Cortez Road, as
stated in the Project Status Report effective 12/31/94.
B-95-049 - Item Transfers $615,000
RECORD S44-1000
Reappropriates monies within the Thoroughfare Paving Fund to close
three capital projects and reallocates monies for a new project for
Linger Lodge Road as approved on 2/15/94.
B-95-050/1 - Item Transfers $259,936 S44-1001
B-95-050/2 - Item Transfers $204,158 S44-1002
RECORD
Appropriates the County *s share of reclaimed water project. Manatee
Agricultural Reuse Supply Phase IV - Frog Creek Reservoir, as
approved in the FY 95-66 Capital Improvement Program;
SWFWMD/Manasota Basin Board Funding agreement approved 12/6/94.
B-95-051/1 - Item Transfers $2,018,903 S44-1003
B-95-051/2 - Increase Revenue/Expenditure $2,018,903 S44-1004
B-95-051/3 - Increase Revenue/Expenditure $1,670,395 S44-1005
B-95-051/4 - Item Transfers $254,135 S44-1006
B-95-051/5 - Increase Revenue/Expenditure $254,135 S44-1007
RECORD
Reallocates funds from the generic sewer reconstruction project to
provide additional monies for Bayshore Gardens Parkway Sewer
Reconstruction as indicated in the Project Status Reports dated
12/31/94.
B-95-052 - Item Transfers $13,300
RECORD S44-1008
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MARCH 14. 1995 (Cont'd)
Reallocates monies from generic projects, S10 Effluent Disposal
System and SW Water Distribution Improvements to the reclaimed
water project for Whitfield Area - Magellan to Bay Drive and to
associated potable water improvements as presented in the Project
Status Report effective 12/31/94.
B-95-053 - Item Transfers $128,618
RECORD S44-1009
Reappropriates monies available in current Sewer Line Relocation
94-96 project to close the completed Sewer Line Relocation 91-93
proj ect.
B-95-054 - Item Transfers $98
RECORD S44-1010
Appropriates revenues to be received from SWFWMD and the Manasota
Basin Board for the Reclaimed Water Aquifer Storage and Recovery
System as approved on 12/6/94.
B-95-055 - Increase Revenue/Expenditure $325,000
RECORD S44-1011
Allocates 50 percent Local Match for FEMA Grant from Upgrade Master
Lift Stations to separate project to allow tracking of grant
expenditures as approved on 4/19/94.
B-95-056 - Item Transfers $62,500
RECORD S44-1012
Reappropriates monies from FY 1994 for items funded through the
Housing Authority First Time Home Buyer Grant Project in FY 1994
which were not purchased or delivered until FY 1995.
B-95-057 - Item Transfers $122,659
RECORD S44-1013
Appropriates monies for the HOME Grant Agreement, number 93-HF-2C-
08-51-024, between the Florida Housing Finance Agency and Manatee
County, signed by the Board on 12/12/94.
B-95-058 - Increase Revenue/Expenditure $200,000
RECORD S44-1014
CITY OF PALMETTO - ENTERPRISE ZONE
Execution of Interlocal Agreement with the City of Palmetto
providing for the development and funding of a joint application
for Enterprise Zone designation. RECORD S44-1015
BRADENTON DRUG TREATMENT COMMUNITY PROGRAM
Execution of letter to the Department of Corrections expressing
support for continued funding of the Bradenton Drug Treatment
Community Program.
(End Consent Agenda)
WATER AND SEWER REFUNDING AND IMPROVEMENT BONDS. SERIES 1984
Stephen Sanford, bond counsel, reviewed and recommended adoption of
R-95-69 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE FORM OF AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A FIRST AMENDMENT TO ESCROW DEPOSIT AGREEMENT WHICH
AMENDS THAT CERTAIN ESCROW DEPOSIT AGREEMENT DATED AS OF NOVEMBER
1, 1984, BY AND BETWEEN MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND FIRST UNION
NATIONAL BANK OF FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND SUBSTITUTION OF
CERTAIN U.S. OBLIGATIONS ON DEPOSIT UNDER THE AGREEMENT IN THE
MANNER PROVIDED THEREIN; AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF CERTAIN SURPLUS
MONEYS RESULTING FROM SUCH SALE AND SUBSTITUTION; SETTING FORTH THE
PARAMETERS BY WHICH SUCH SALE AND SUBSTITUTION AND RELEASE OF
SURPLUS MONEYS SHALL BE ACCOMPLISHED; APPOINTING RAYMOND JAMES &
ASSOCIATES, INC. AND TEXAS COMMERCE BANK N.A. AS AGENTS FOR THE
COUNTY IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH SALE AND SUBSTITUTION; AUTHORIZING
THE PROPER OFFICERS OF THE COUNTY TO DO ALL OTHER THINGS DEEMED
NECESSARY OR ADVISABLE IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRANSACTIONS
CONTEMPLATED BY THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO ESCROW DEPOSIT AGREEMENT;
PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR
THIS RESOLUTION.
Motion was made by Mrs. Harris, seconded by Mrs. Glass and carried
unanimously, to adopt Resolution R-95-69. RECORD S44-1016
MARCH 14, 1995 (Cont'd)
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Larry White, Convention and Visitors Bureau Director, submitted names of
nine individuals seeking appointment to two vacancies on the Tourist
Development Council. One vacancy is for an elected official (two-year
term) and the other is for a member involved in the tourist industry
(four-year term).
Nominations - Elected Official
Luke Courtney - by Mr. Stephens
Patricia Whitesel - by Mr. McClash
Following a count of five votes, Mr. McClash moved to cast a unanimous
ballot for Patricia Whitesel. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Hooper and
carried unanimously.
Nominations - Tourist Industry
Paul Sharff - by Mrs. Glass
Nettie Anderson-Bailey - by Mrs. Harris
James Bunn - by Mr. McClash
Motion was made by Mr. McClash, seconded by Ms. Brown and carried
unanimously, to close nominations.
Following a count of four votes, Mrs. Harris moved to cast a unanimous
ballot for Paul Sharff. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Hooper and carried
unanimously.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Rob Cuthbert, Purchasing Director, requested authorization to enter into
contract negotiations with Bi-Tech Software. Inc.. for the purpose of
providing a new Financial Management System for the County.
Motion was made by Mr. McClash, seconded by Ms. Brown and carried
unanimously, to approved the request as presented.
AMERECYCLE - RECYCLING NEGOTIATIONS
James W. Seuffert, Interim County Administrator, stated that the Board
discussed (2/28/95) whether a motion regarding negotiations with
Amerecycle should be considered. He distributed a memorandum (dated
3/9/95) from Mr. McClash, proposing a motion to terminate negotiations
with Amerecycle. He also outlined staff's recommendations regarding the
implications of a decision either way on this matter.
Discussion: Concern involves the uncertainty of plant; complexity and
length of contract; credit risk for County; cost to taxpayers; ceasing
negotiations may cause County to spend more money in the long run for a
combination of programs; County Attorney to contact Governor Chiles
regarding his letter (2/7/95) to Mr. and Mrs. Bernard; etc.
Dave Thornton, Raymond James and Associates, Inc., financial advisor,
responded to questions as to whether the draft contract puts County at
risk and the County 's revenue source that will be used to pay debt
service and operation/maintenance costs. He stated there is involvement
of the County's credit.
Discussion: Issue of County paying for tonnage delivered or separated
is not yet resolved; as of draft 11 of contract. County would pay based
on amount of material processed; currently negotiating to focus payment
on a performance basis; etc.
Motion - Cease Negotiations with Amerecycle
Following discussion, motion was made by Mr. McClash and seconded by
Mr. Gause, to cease negotiations with Amerecycle and reject all bids for
Request for Proposal (RFP) 919022. The County has negotiated in good
faith, but finds that the contract negotiations have revealed the
following concerns, but not limited to the following concerns:
1. The cost has increased to an amount which, in the proposed
contract, is higher than originally proposed. This cost is
unacceptable.
2. The length of the proposed contract is longer than desired.
3. The technology is not proven and is constantly changing.
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4. The proposed contract is more complex than desired.
5. There are many financial difficulties associated with the
proposed contract.
6. The unending high costs in continuing to negotiate a contract;
and
7. The change in regulations for MSW (Municipal Solid Waste)
composting plants.
Mr. Stephens submitted 31 pieces of correspondence addressing the
proposed recycling program with Amerecycle.
Mr. Thornton emphasized the fact that negotiations with Amerecycle are
still, under way, and that attempts are being made to identify the debt
service component.
Lenox Bramble, Public Services Director, stated that staff continues to
negotiate in good faith and will proceed with direction from the Board.
Mr. Seuffert advised that if negotiations with Amerecycle continue, a
contract will be brought back for Board consideration on April 18, 1995.
Discussion: A curb-side recycling program is mandatory regardless of
whether a contract with Amerecycle is finalized; enough is not known for
the County to move forward with a 20-year contract.
Motion carried 5 to 2, with Mrs. Glass and Mrs. Harris voting "Nay."
Motion - Notify Other Proposers
Motion was made by Mrs. Glass, seconded by Mr. McClash and carried
unanimously, to authorize the Purchasing Director to notify all other
proposers of the rejection of all bids in connection with RFP 919022,
Recycling/Waste Reduction Program.
PENDING LITIGATION ASSESSMENT MEETING
A pending litigation assessment meeting with regard to case CA-94-3810
Manatee County v. South County Youth and Recreation Center. Inc.. and
case CA-94-2870 Ruth Ann Strickland and Husband v. Manatee County, was
opened and continued to private session at 1:15 p.m.
H. Hamilton Rice, Jr., County Attorney, announced those who would be
present at the meeting.
ORDINANCE 95-16: COURTHOUSE ACCESS
Mr. Seuffert reguested approval for legal staff to establish a public
hearing date for Ordinance 95-16, an ordinance providing for safe and
unobstructed access to the Manatee County Courthouse and other
governmental buildings, and to promote public health in and around those
buildings.
(Depart Mrs. Harris)
Motion was made by Mrs. Glass and seconded by Mr. McClash, to approve
the request as presented. Motion carried 6 to 0.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR SELECTION
Mr. Seuffert stated (memorandum 3/8/95) three candidates remain for
consideration as County Administrator, and asked if any Commissioner
would like to identify additional candidates.
(Enter Mrs. Harris)
Ms. Brown recommended adding Alexandre Little to the list. Mr. Stephens
also recommended Dr. Jeffrey Stone be added to the list.
Motion was made by Mr. McClash, seconded by Mr. Gause and carried
unanimously, to add Mr. Little and Mr. Stone to the list of candidates.
The interviews will be scheduled on Friday, March 17, 1995.
Recess/Reconvene. All members present.
MARCH 14, 1995 (Cont'd)
CHILDREN'S SERVICES FUNDING AGREEMENTS
(Depart Mr. McClash)
Ruboni* fgmmmn-ity center, inc.
Following discussion, motion was made by Mrs. Glass to authorize
execution of Amendment One to contract with Rubonia Community Center.
Inc. . for Fiscal Year 1995 Non-profit Agency Services modifying the Peer
Empowerment Program to allow children ages 8 through 13 to attend this
program as opposed to ages 9 through 13, and to reduce the minimum
number of participants required in each one-hour program session from
15 to 10 participants. Motion was seconded by Ms. Brown and carried
6 to 0. RECORD S44-1017
(Enter Mr. McClash)
Manatee County Nursery School. Inc.
Motion was made by Mrs. Glass to authorize execution of Amendment Two to
contract with Manatee County Nursery School. Inc.. for Fiscal Year 1995
Non-Profit Agency Services modifying the Subsidized Child Care Program
to allow children ages 1 to 6 to attend this program as opposed to ages
2 to 6. Motion was seconded by Mr. Gause and carried unanimously.
RECORD S44-1018
ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES - 34TH STREET WEST PROJECT
Motion was made by Mr. Gause, seconded by Ms. Brown and carried
unanimously, to authorize execution of Work Assignment 2 with Lombardo
& Skipper. Inc.. to provide engineering services for the 34th Street
West Project, from 53rd Avenue West to Bayshore Gardens Parkway, not to
exceed $552,450. RECORD 344-1019
(Depart Mr. McClash)
FOUR CORNERS MINE - ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING SERVICES
Tom Cook, Purchasing, requested execution of Agreement for Environmental
Monitoring Professional Services for the Four Corners Mine Operation
with Environmental Science & Engineering. Inc.. not to exceed $550,000.
Mr. Gause moved approval. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Hooper and
carried 6 to 0. RECORD S44-1020
(Enter Mr. McClash)
P.S. BEACH ASSOCIATES. INC. - BEACH CONCESSIONS
Daniel Hopkins, Parks and Recreation Director, advised that P.S. Beach
Associates, Inc., vendor of the Manatee and Coquina Public Beach
Concessions, has requested approval of a payment schedule for past due
rent ($31,000) and penalties ($3,103). It was also requested the County
subtract from the late penalties $1,370.90 for reimbursement of fan
repair and lighting installation.
Discussion: Consequences if the debt is not resolved by the promised
time period; default provision in the lease agreement (6/2/93) ;
memorandum from County Attorney regarding recommendations 7 etc.
(Depart Mrs. Glass)
Additional discussion: Lease is for a three-year term with the first
term expiring June 1995; addendum could stipulate a waiver of default
and approval of an additional three-year term; a previous agreement with
P.S. Beach for repayment of debt was not kept; this proposed payment
arrangement replaces any previous agreement for repayment of debt and
includes all outstanding deficiencies by P.S. Beach Associates.
(Enter Mrs. Glass)
Ms. Brown moved approval to develop an agreement for the payment of past
due rent and penalties and settlement of repair costs, and adding the
recommendations from the County Attorney along with the amendments.
Motion was seconded by Mr. Gause and carried unanimously.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT - PARATRANSIT PLAN UPDATE
Public hearing (Notice in the Bradenton Herald 2/24/95) was held to
consider the Americans with Disabilities Act Paratransit Plan Update for
Manatee County Area Transit.
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Motion was made by Mrs. Harris, seconded by Mr. Gause and carried
unanimously, to approve Transits Americans with Disabilities Act
Paratransit Plan Update, as required by the U.S. Department of
Transportation Federal Transit Administration. RECORD S44-1021
ORDINANCE 95-15: SPEED LIMITS
Public hearing (Notice in the Bradenton Herald 2/25/95) was held to
consider
ORDINANCE 95-15 AN ORDINANCE OF MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING
MANATEE COUNTY ORDINANCE 84-05; TO PROHIBIT THE TRAVEL OF VEHICLES
AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF THE ESTABLISHED LIMIT ON CERTAIN COUNTY
MAINTAINED STREETS LOCATED WITHIN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF
MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BRIARWOOD PHASE IV SUBDIVISION
28th Street East from 57th Drive E., south to the dead end 20 MPH
29th Street East from 28th Street E. to 57th Avenue E. 20 MPH
29th Court East from 57th Drive East to 58th Drive E. 20 MPH
57th Drive East from 28th Street East to 29th Court E. 20 MPH
GLENN LAKES SUBDIVISION
43rd Street West from 53rd Avenue West to the north
boundary line of Glenn Lakes Subdivision 25 MPH
44th Street West from 50th Drive West to 52nd Avenue West 25 MPH
46th Street West from 50th Avenue West to 50th Drive West 25 MPH
47th Street West from 44th Street West to the north
boundary line of Glenn Lakes Subdivision 25 MPH
50th Street West from 50th Avenue West to the cul-de-sac 25 MPH
51st Street West from 53rd Avenue West to the
boundary line of Glenn Lakes Subdivision 25 MPH
51st Lane West from 52nd Avenue West to 54th Street West 25 MPH
52nd Avenue West from 44th Street West to 45th Street West 25 MPH
54th Street West from 53rd Street West to the cul-de-sac 25 MPH
RIVER POINTE SUBDIVISION
2nd Avenue East from 39th Street East, east to the dead end 25 MPH
2nd Drive Northeast from 39th Street East to 41st St. N.E. 25 MPH
3rd Avenue East from 39th Street East, east to the dead end 25 MPH
4th Avenue Northeast from 39th Street East to 41st St. N.E. 25 MPH
39th Street East from 3rd Avenue East to 4th Avenue N.E. 25 MPH
41st Street East from S.R. 64 to 41st Circle East 25 MPH
41st Circle East from 41st Street N.E. to Swordfish Drive 25 MPH
41st Street Northeast from 4th Ave. N.E. to 41st Circle E. 25 MPH
Harry Mendenhall, Transportation Systems Manager, stated staff
recommended approval.
Motion was made by Mrs. Hooper, seconded by Mr. McClash and carried
unanimously, to adopt Ordinance 95-15. RECQRDS44-1022
SOUTH COUNTY LIBRARY - ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Oral presentations were given by the following firms who responded to
RFP 520189DMR, Design-Build South County Library:
Titsch & Associates/SOWESCO Development Corporation - Represented
by David Titsch and Chuck Claypool.
Bill Halfacre, Inc. - Represented by John Cox and George Palermo.
Westco Builders of Florida, Inc. - Represented by Ron Alien, Gary
Roberts, and Ronald Forney.
Each firm submitted and reviewed packets containing their presentations.
Alice Boylston, Library Board, expressed appreciation to the Board for
their support and interest in the South County Library.
Recess/Reconvene. All members present.
MARCH 14. 1995 (Cont'd)
By individual ballot, the firms were ranked in the following order:
1. Westco Builders of Florida, Inc.
2. Bill Halfacre, Inc.
3. Titsch & Associates/SOWESCO Development Corporation
Motion was made by Mr. McClash to rank the vendors as follows: 1)
Westco; 2) Half acre, and 3) Titsch/SOWESCO; and authorize staff to begin
negotiations for the South County Library. Motion was seconded by
Ms. Brown and carried unanimously.
(Depart Mrs. Harris)
SOLID WASTE ENGINEERING SERVICES
Mr. Cuthbert presented and recommended execution of: l) Work Assignment
1 - Leachate Impoundment Permit Modification, not to exceed $66,110; and
2) Work Assignment 2 - Phase I Partial Closure of the Lena Road
Landfill, not to exceed $182,968 with HDR Engineering. Inc.
He stated the cover pages of both work assignments for solid waste
engineering services have been replaced to more clearly identify the
description of the tasks to be performed and the method of compensation.
Motion was made by Mrs. Glass, seconded by Ms. Brown and carried 6 to 0,
to approve Work Assignments 1 and 2 with HDR Engineering, Inc., as
presented. RECORD S44-1023
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(Enter Mrs. Harris)
COMMISSIONERS^ COMMENTS
Fluoridation
Mr. Gause questioned if there were intentions to reconsider the issue
regarding fluoridation of the County's water supply. Chairman Stephens
advised there are no plans to readdress the issue.
75th Street West Sidewalk Project
Mrs. Glass stated she received a telephone call inquiring if the
continuation of sidewalks on 75th Street West, from 18th Avenue West to
the Desoto Monument, are part of the 75th Street West Sidewalk Project.
The Chairman indicated that the plans approved for this project did not
include sidewalks past 18th Avenue West.
(Depart Mrs. Hooper)
TBRPC/Natural Resources Map
Mr. McClash expressed concern that development projects located in areas
on the Natural Resources Map would be subject to review by the Tampa Bay
regional Planning Council (TBRPC) even though the projects would not be
;•* of regional significance.
^ Commissioners Gause and Brown stated they share the same concern and •- were looking at the role/responsibilities of the TBRPC.
Human Resources Audit
Mrs. Harris noted that since the audit of the Human Resources Department
was not satisfactory, she is requesting a report come back regarding
steps needed to correct the situation.
Insurance Claims
Mrs. Harris stated that problems still exist with the processing of
insurance claims. She requested the County Administrator meet with
Employee Health Benefits staff.
Traffic Siqnalization - Ponce de Leon
Mrs. Harris stated the area of Ponce de Leon has become hazardous and
traffic is cutting through (from U.S. 41 and Tallevast Road). She
requested Traffic Control investigate this area.
LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION - UNFUNDED MANDATES
Mr. Stephens requested a resolution be prepared for adoption to be
forwarded to the Legislative Delegation requesting there be no more
unfunded mandates for local government.
Mrs. Glass moved approval. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Harris and
carried 6 to 0.
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COMMISSIONERS^ COMMENTS (Cont'd)
53rd Avenue Weat/34th Street West - Right Turn
Mr. Stephens stated the signage on 53rd Avenue West indicating no right
turn on red onto 34th Street West was to come back for Board review. He
questioned when the issue will be brought back.
Washington. D.C. Trip
Mr. Stephens reported on the trip to Washington, D.C. and the awarding
of EPA grant funds to the County for the MARS Project. He expressed
appreciation to Congressman Dan Miller and Commissioners and staff who
were involved in the endeavor.
MEETING ADJOURNED
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED:
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