APRIL 30. 1991

The Board of County Commissioners, Manatee County, Florida, met in

REGULAR SESSION in the Administrative Center, 1112 Manatee Avenue West,

Tuesday, April 30, at 9:04 a.m.

Present were Commissioners:

Patricia M. Glass, Chairman

Kathy A. Snell, First Vice-chairman

Kent G. Chetlain, Second Vice-chairman

Lari Ann Harris, Third Vice-chairman

Maxine M. Hooper

Edward W. Chance

Joseph McClash

Also present were:

August V. Ellis, County Administrator

H. Hamilton Rice, Jr., County Attorney

Richard H. Ashley, Chief Deputy Clerk, representing

R.B. Shore, Clerk of Circuit Court

Representatives of the various news media were present.

Invocation by David Studer, Covenant Life Assembly.

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Glass.

All witnesses/staff giving testimony were duly sworn.

MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD

A Certificate of Appreciation and roses were presented to Vivian C.

Cumminqs upon retirement after 22 years of meritorious service as a

Planning Technician with the Planning and Zoning Department.

PROCLAMATION

Correctional Officers' Week

Upon motion by Ms. Snell and second by Mrs. Harris, a Proclamation was

unanimously adopted designating May 5 through 11, 1991, as "Correctional

"Officers' Week" in Manatee County.

Present to accept the Proclamation were Sheriff Charles Wells and

Commander Al Gooding.

RECORD S40-1254

CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION

A Certificate of Appreciation and roses were presented to June A.

Vanderpool. volunteer receptionist at the information desk in the

Administrative Center lobby.

(Depart Mr. McClash)

PROCLAMATIONS (Cont'd)

A Day of Prayer

Motion was made by Mrs. Hooper, seconded by Mr. Chetlain and carried

6 to 0, to adopt a Proclamation designating May 2, 1991, as "A Day of

Prayer", and encouraging residents to observe the time from noon to

12:05 p.m. for united prayer.

RECORD S40-1255

Older American's Month

Motion was made by Mr. Chetlain, seconded by Ms. Snell and carried

6 to 0, to adopt a Proclamation designating May 1991, as "Older

American's Month" in Manatee County.

Present to accept the Proclamation were Tom Hodson, Manatee Council on

Aging President, and representatives from area adult care centers.

RECORD S40-1256

Foster Parent Appreciation Week

Motion was made by Mr. Chetlain, seconded by Mrs. Hooper and carried

6 to 0, to adopt a Proclamation designating May 5 through 11, 1991, as

"Foster Parent Appreciation Week" in Manatee County.

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APRIL 30. 1991 (Cont'd)

Accepting the Proclamation were Anna Bever, HRS Foster Care Supervisor,

and Gerri Evans, Foster Parent Association President.

RECORD S40-1257

(Enter Mr. McClash)

AGENDA DELETIONS

At the request of the County Administrator and the County Attorney, the

following items were deleted from the agenda:

1. Financing Agreements with Manatee Glens Corporation for the

expansion of Glen Oaks Hospital and Crisis Center (deferred).

2. Southwest Florida Water Management District presentation outlining

Water Supply Needs and Sources Study (deferred).

3. R-91-99. Utilities Revenue/Refunding Bonds awards/details Series

1991-B (deferred to 5/2/91).

CONSENT AGENDA

Upon motion by Mr. McClash and second by Mrs. Hooper, the Consent Agenda

dated April 30, 1991, was unanimously approved with deletion of the

Financing Agreements with Manatee Glens. Items APPROVED:

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

LEFFIS KEY HABITAT RESTORATION

Execute letter to Department of Environmental Regulation

authorizing application for dredge and fill permits on behalf of

the County.

COTTNTY ADMINISTRATOR

Adoption of

R-91-95 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FOR ALL UNUSED

ANNUAL LEAVE WITH FINAL PAY OF AUGUST V. ELLIS.

RECORD S40-1258

AGRICULTURE

Execute Supplemental Lease Agreement No. 4 with United States

Department of Agriculture/Animal and Plant Health Inspection

Service (APHIS) extending the lease for fairground office trailers

(4/1/91 - 5/31/91).

RECORD S40-1259

DEEDS & EASEMENTS

1. 53rd Avenue/2Oth Street West - Accept Warranty Deed, Temporary

Construction Easement and Ownership Affidavit from Betty Beck

Beckham; Quit Claim Deed from Lavoid I. & Doris M. McKibbin;

Partial Release from First Commercial Bank, Manatee; Joinders from

Evelyn Sullivan and Loy and Esther McKibbin. Sr. for intersection

right-of-way.

2. Anna Maria Island Beach Renourishment - Accept Easement from Janice

L. Searl-Kolsch.

26TH AVENUE/U.S. 41 WEST - INTERSECTION RIGHT-OF-WAY

Execute Contracts for Purchase:

1. Robert Nelson d/b/a Nelson Rental Co. for Warranty Deed,

$25,456.

RECORD S40-1260

2. Robert M. and Barbara G. Tiffany for Warranty Deed, $10,916.

RECORD S40-1261

3OTH AVENUE/U.S. 41 WEST - INTERSECTION RIGHT-OF-WAY

Execute Contract for Purchase with Dentalene Blades for Warranty

Deed, $5,079.

RECORD S40-1262

EMPLOYEE PARKING

Issue temporary parking cards as recommended by the Space

Utilization Subcommittee for the Administration Center Parking Deck

(50) and the Courthouse Annex (15) allocated as follows: Sheriff

(25); Public Defender (5); Clerk and Court Administrator (35).

WATER TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION

Execute Change Order 1-A and 1-B with SCE. Inc., for a $1,257.41

net decrease; additional 126 days to contract (approved 1/9/90).

RECORD S40-1263

RECYCLING - WASTE TIRE SHREDDING

Execute Amendment to Agreement (12/5/89) with GeoTech Industries

extending services from 12/5/90 to 12/4/91, $100,000.

RECORD S40-1264

APRIL 30. 1991 (Cont'd)

CORTEZ ROAD SEWER

Execute Change Order No. 2 with Lanzo Construction Co. for

additional work (insertion pits, cleaning and excavation),

$32,074.84, and 28-day extension to contract (approved 8/14/90);

accept Final Contractor's Affidavit and Final Reconciliation

Agreement.

RECORD S40-1265

PHOTOGRAMMETRIC MAPPING SERVICES

Execute Agreement with I. F. Rooks and Associates, for supplemental

services, $75,000.

RECORD S40-1266

SURPLUS PROPERTY

Classify excess property as surplus per Florida Statute 274.05 to

enable appropriate disposition.

RECORD S40-1267

CENTRAL SERVICES

1. General Warehouse Supplies - Award bid to Fiasco. $3,902; Goodyear

Rubber Products. Inc.. $3,525; Peninsular Marine^ $39,682.24;

Cameron & Barkley Co.. $23,194.10, on an as required unit/per group

basis for 12 months with a 12-month automatic renewal option.

2. Utility Vehicle (4x4) - Purchase (1) via State contract from Duval

Ford for Public Works/Landfill, $16,164.

3. Administrative Center Security Guard Services - Extend P/0 No.

92861 with Securex. Inc. (5/18/91 to 5/17/92), on an as required

unit price basis not to exceed $41,500 (annual estimate).

4. Reinforced Concrete Pipe and Fittings - Award bid to Hydro Conduit

Corp.. $353,920.50; Joelson Concrete Pipe Company. Inc.. $24,820;

Superior Sealers Company. $8,404, on an as required unit basis for

12 months with a 12-month automatic renewal option.

5. Concrete and Cement Products - Award bid to Concrete Step Corp.,

$158,807.60; Rinker Materials. $35,450; Singletarv Concrete.

$123,002.60; Accord Industries. $25,786, on an as required unit

basis for 6 months with an automatic renewal option for three

additional 6-month periods.

6. Medical Supplies - Award bid to Aero Products. $69,170.50;

Frontline Medical Corp.. $132.20, on an as required unit basis for

12 months with a 12-month automatic renewal option.

G. T. BRAY PARK

Execute Lease Agreement with Florida Power & Light for a disaster

operation/hurricane emergency headquarters in the Bray Interest

Center Building (5/1/91 through 10/31/92).

RECORD S40-1268

EMS PRE-HOSPITAL GRANT

Execute 1991 Agreements for distribution of proportionate grant

fund shares with area fire departments:

Anna Maria S40-1269 Longboat KeyS40-1273 Southern Manatee

Braden River S40-1270 Myakka City S40-1274 Trailer Estates

City of Bradenton S40-1271 North River S40-1275 West Side S40-1277

Cedar Hammock S40-1272 Parrish S40-1276 Whitfield S40-1278

RECORD SAO-1279

LIBRARY S40-1280

1. Adoption of

R-91-100 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE LIBRARY DIVISION TO

ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH EXHIBITORS PROVIDING DISPLAYS AT

MANATEE COUNTY LIBRARY FACILITIES.

RECORD S40-1281

2. Authorize development of exhibitor's agreement form.

PERSONNEL

Special sick leave credits (280) for Elizabeth James, Central

Services.

CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT

RTT.T^ FOR PAYMENT

Camp Dresser & McKee - Req 2/Final, Samoset/Oneco Coll Sys $ 4,667.76

Camp Dresser & McKee - Suppi W/A 13 Amnd 1, SW Subreg WWTP 22,027.80

Lanzo Construction Co. - Cortez Rd Sewer Rehab/Final 80,315.79

Lorobardo & Skipper Inc. - W/A 1, 9th St E Plans 16,109.62

Wendel Kent and Co. - 9th Ave NW Water Line Relocate/Util 6,283.79

Wendel Kent and Co. - 9th Ave NW/Hwy 178,493.98

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APRIL 30. 1991 (Cont'd)

Westra Construction - Pymt 2, SW Subreg TP, Effluent Reuse 93,442.06

Westra Construction - Pymt 1, Leachate Coll Sys/Landfill 131,014.80

REFUNDS

Chris Siegmund - Application for rezone withdrawn 335.00

C. Gregory Smith - Alcohol/Final Site Plan charge 957.00

WARRANT LIST

Approve: April 25, 1991 through April 29, 1991

Authorize: April 30, 1.991 through May 6, 1991

MINUTES FOR APPROVAL

April 2, 1991 - Regular Meeting

April 4, 1991 - Special Meeting

AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN

Partial Release Special Improvement Assessment Lien:

Projects 5046 (1); 301-5147 (1); 405-5235 (1)

Authorization for Payment of Taxable Costs:

William Nowak - State vs Jeremy Nowak, Case No. 90-2053JD, $60.00

Mark Lipinski. Esq. - State vs Derrick Lewis, Case No. 89-1777F,

$269.40

Mark Lipinski. Esq. - State vs Terry Whited, Case No. 90-511T, $510.60

APPROVE. RATIFY & CONFIRM

Braden River Park Grant - Executed development plan documents required

in application to the Land and Water Conservation Fund Program.

P & R Special Interest Classes Instructor's Agreement:

Sherry Fideler - Low Impact Aerobics

RECORD S40-1282

ACCEPT

Resume - D. Stuart Campbell, Planning and Zoning Department

Cedar Hammock Refuse Disposal - Copy of letter acknowledging

cancellation (10/1/90) of Federal Insurance Co. Bond ($750,000) dated

10/1/85.

(End Consent Agenda)

RESORT TAX FUNDS - BEACH PROJECTS

Jim Seuffert, Office of Financial Management Director, submitted

requests by Longboat Key ($150,000 for renourishment), Anna Maria

($12,200 for walkovers) and Bradenton Beach ($16,000 for Gulf Drive

beautification) for FY 1991 Tourist Development (TD) funds. These

requests were deferred until resort tax revenues were received and an

estimated cost for beach renourishment could be determined.

He reported tax revenues for the past six months exceeded budget

allocations and an additional $67,000 will be placed in the Beach

Renourishment Fund. He noted the TD tax Ordinance requires funds be

used solely to provide matching funds and, therefore, may need amending.

Discussion: Reviewing Ordinance before approving funding requests.

Katie Pierola, Mayor of Bradenton Beach, opposed any changes to the

Ordinance and requested the $16,000 requested by Bradenton Beach be

donated to beach renourishment. She suggested that Longboat Key and

Anna Maria do the same, as the area at Gulf Drive and Cortez Road is in

great need of repair since the storm in March, 1991.

Ray Simches, Mayor of Anna Maria, stated that Anna Maria applied for

funding and submitted plans/cost estimate for the walkovers on June 15,

1990. He requested approval.

Chuck Loiselle, representative from Longboat Key, stated the request is

reimbursement for beach renourishment engineering costs and that

Longboat Key will contribute approximately $6 million to the project.

Ms. Snell moved approval of the requests for Tourist Development funds

for beach projects by Longboat Key, $150,000, and Anna Maria, $12,200.

Motion was seconded by Mr. McClash and carried unanimously.

H. Hamilton Rice, County Attorney, stated the Ordinance would be brought

back for review.

APRIL 30. 1991 (Confd)

OPERATION FACEUFT

Sheriff Wells reported on the Operation Facelift program ongoing in

north and south County, noting that he is still committed to the

program's success. He advised that new zone configurations will be set

and additional patrols provided.

Karen Jackson-Sims, Planning and Zoning Director, advised the County is

working with the Sheriff to implement the program and has assigned one

Code Enforcement officer to the north and one to south County.

Priscilla Boyd, School Board representative, stated that a grant has

been allocated to assist schools with high truancy problems and projects

are being planned with Manatee Glens/Palms to assist high-risk students.

Carol Rendon, Public Works, stated the landlords' association has

requested a time extension in the readiness-to-serve (RTS) charge for

vacant rentals. A report will be brought back.

Tim Spence, Public Works, advised the road gang has mowed and cleared

County-owned property in an effort to improve neighborhoods.

Ramona Lewis, Southeast County Resident's Association, reported on the

continuing support from the neighborhood crime watch.

Rich Yabedra, Landlord Property Network Association, requested a sixty-

day time limit before an RTS charge is applied to rentals.

Discussion: Creating a fund derived from fines for cleanup; RTS charge

extension/possible work session.

STREET VACATION - THE FAIRWAYS AT CONQUISTADOR. UNIT II

Public hearing (Notice in The Bradenton Herald 4/10/91 and 4/17/91) was

held to consider application R-91-27-V by Plan W. and Mary L. Phillips

and adoption of

R-91-27V A RESOLUTION VACATING 20-FOOT DRAINAGE EASEMENTS

ALONG THE NORTHERLY AND WESTERLY LOT LINES OF LOT 24 THE

FAIRWAYS AT CONQUISTADOR SUBDIVISION UNIT II (PLAT BOOK 19,

PAGES 94-95).

Claude Tyier, Public Works, responded to questions regarding stormwater

drainage. He submitted a letter from Zoller, Najjar & Shroyer, Inc.,

indicating no objection, along with photos of the property.

Hans Fischer, adjacent property owner, spoke in favor of the request.

Discussion: Stormwater management system; reviewing easement

policy/reason for 20-foot easements; revert unused easements back to

property owners for placement on tax roles; staff reviews all street

vacations; reversion of donated land.

(Depart Mr. Chance during discussion)

Ted Litchauer, representing applicant, stated the additional 20-foot

easement was originally platted for use as a travelway if needed;

however, the adjacent land is now developed with roads.

Motion was made by Mr. Chetlain, seconded by Mrs. Harris and carried

6 to 0, to adopt R-91-27-V.

RECORD S40-1283

BASEBALL TRAINING FACILITIES

David Rothfuss, Assistant County Administrator, reported the Tourist

Development Council (TDC) recommended (4/23/91) that Mr. McClash be

authorized to enter into negotiations with the Pittsburgh Pirate's

organization and the City of Bradenton to keep spring baseball training

and the Pirates in Bradenton.

(Enter Mr. Chance)

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The TDC also recommended the allocation of $130,000 of FY 90-91 resort

tax revenues for initial improvements to McKechnie Field and $125,000

for 20 years to fund a taxable bond issue of approximately $900,000 as

an additional County contribution. These recommendations are

conditioned upon additional contributions from the Pirates, City of

Bradenton and the community.

Discussion: Existing financial responsibilities to beach renourishment

and Civic Center; where funds will come from if there is a shortfall in

revenues; special taxing units; using resort tax advertising funds.

Mr. McClash read the TDC Chairman's Report (4/23/91) into the record.

(Note: Continued later in meeting)

CIVIC CENTER LEGISLATION

Mr. Rice submitted a copy of the amended language for House Bill 1589,

conveying ownership of the Civic Center to the County, and announced

that Representative Peggy Simone is awaiting immediate Board approval.

He noted the Bill, if approved, would provide for transfer of all

powers, duties and functions; title and rights of all real/personal

property; all indebtedness, obligations, licenses, contracts and

liabilities from the Civic Center Authority to the County within 120

days. This Bill eliminates the need for a lease and/or any agreements

with the Civic Center Authority.

Motion was made by Mr. McClash, seconded by Mr. Chetlain and carried

unanimously, to approve HB 1589 and authorize transmittal to

Representative Simone.

BASEBALL TRAINING FACILITIES (Cont'd)

Discussion continued: Obtaining fiscal information prior to allocation

of funds; conceptual approval; Pirates willing to walk out on a 20-year

contract with City; other programs needing funds; funding from Pirates;

not good timing; baseball attracts tourists; working with TDC and City

to determine a fixed allocation/revenue source; defer action.

Bill Evers, Mayor of City of Bradenton, requested the County commit

support and definite amount of TDC funds in order to continue

negotiations with the Pirates or some other ball club.

Disposition: Staff to bring back budget information.

Discussion: Negotiations with ball club should be City responsibility.

CITIZENS' COMMENTS

Baseball Training

Don Howard. Holmes Beach City Councilman, suggested obtaining a bonding

commitment from the City of Pittsburgh and the Pirates.

He noted the resort tax is not guaranteed and opposed implementing

special taxing districts to pay for baseball facilities.

Commission Meetings

William R. Wheeler, resident, requested a call-in telephone message be

made available after hours to inform the public of meetings.

Resort Tax

John Adams. Anna Maria, opposed committing funds to baseball since the

cost for beach renourishment is increasing every day.

Discussion: Division of resort tax revenues/overages.

CODE ENFORCEMENT

Ms. Sims outlined the recommendations proposed to transfer/divide Code

Enforcement into three areas as follows:

Development Management - All violations relative to building issues

and licensing board violations (2 code enforcement officers).

APRIL 30. 1991 (Cont'd)

Planning and Zoning - Comprehensive Plan items, including

neighborhood ratings, rankings and Operation Facelift; Code

Enforcement administrative functions; Special Masters and Code

Enforcement Board (2 administrative personnel; 2 code enforcement

officers).

Sheriff - All remaining complaints, including the citation program

(3 code enforcement officers; 1 supervisor).

Discussion: Better to have enforcement with Sheriff; transfer of

functions to be handled administratively.

Sheriff Wells requested a contract be negotiated outlining duties and

services relating to enforcement.

Mr. Chance moved to authorize staff to negotiate a contract that will

satisfy the Sheriff's concerns as well as carry out the recommendations

of Ms. Sims. Motion was seconded by Mr. Chetlain and carried

unanimously.

CITRUS PRODUCTS IMPORTATION

Chris Neuhofer, Florida Citrus Mutual, requested a resolution urging the

President and the U.S. Trade Representative to exclude citrus products

from any list eligible to receive duty-free or reduced-duty treatment

upon importation from Mexico.

Motion was made by Mrs. Hooper, seconded by Mr. Chance and carried

unanimously, to adopt

R-91-97 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RESPECTING THE EXCLUSION OF CITRUS

FRUIT AND PROCESSED CITRUS PRODUCTS FROM ANY FREE TRADE

AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND MEXICO.

RECORD S40-1284

Recess/Reconvene. All members present except Mr. Chance and Mrs. Hooper.

PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE PROJECTS

Mr. Spence submitted the proposed heavy maintenance schedule for

transportation and utility projects. He noted that Public Works

construction personnel have been transferred to perform this maintenance

until October 1, 1991.

Mr. Chetlain moved approval of the Public Works Department schedule of

maintenance projects. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Harris and carried

4 to 0.

WATER TRANSMISSION LINES TO ANNA MARIA ISLAND/KEY ROYALE

John Zimmerman, Public Works, reported on the waterline to Key Royale on

Anna Maria Island and alternatives for routing the 75th Street West

transmission main and water storage facilities.

(Enter Mr. Chance)

He advised an easement has been purchased from a Key Royale resident,

which will allow installation of a larger subaqueous line to increase

water pressure. The Department of Natural Resources requested the

design be modified to minimize disturbance of seagrass beds before

permits are issued.

David Branning, Public Works/Engineering, outlined the plans/sites for

location of storage facilities to improve water service to the island

and northwest Bradenton.

Discussion: Methods to evaluate storage tank locations; elevated/ground

storage; right-of-way cost; alternatives to elevated storage; 71st/75th

Street/Perico Island locations; locating tanks in neighborhoods

serviced; purchasing undeveloped land for future locations.

(Enter Mr. McClash during discussion)

Disposition: Staff to bring back additional site locations/ground

storage information.

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

Judge Robert E. Hensley administered the oath of office to John Hamner,

appointed by the Governor to represent Manatee County on the Southwest

Florida Water Management District Governing Board.

The Chairman noted the appointment was the result of diligent efforts by

many for Manatee County, to be seated on this Board and thanked

Mr. Hamner for his willingness to serve.

UNPAVED ROAD IMPROVEMENTS

Mr. Spence reported on the strategy for paving thoroughfares and other

key roadways in a timely manner. He outlined funding alternatives:

1. Amending impact fee Ordinance to use revenues on non-

thoroughfare roads, (requires Comprehensive Plan amendments)

2. Developing the specific package of revenues to use in

improving unpaved thoroughfares and other roads.

3. Amending the Land Development Code to require participation in

local road paving projects.

He stated that after legal review of the alternatives, a recommendation

will be brought back to the Board.

HEALTH CARE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Linda Ackerman, Community Services, recommended appointment of five

members to the Health Care Advisory Committee for two-year terms to

expire March 16, 1993. She advised that George Ross, Dr. Joseph Duke,

Robert Greene and Dixie Grubbs have requested reappointment.

Motion was made by Mr. Chetlain, seconded by Mr. Chance and carried

6 to 0, to reappoint the four current members.

By consensus, nomination of one new member was deferred to the next

agenda.

CABLE TV FRANCHISES

Ray Dugai, Human Services, advised that Paragon Cable and Cablevision

Industries of Florida, Inc., have requested an informal franchise

renewal process and recommended adoption of '

R-91-81 A RESOLUTION OF MANATEE COUNTY AGREEING TO AN

INFORMAL CABLE FRANCHISE RENEWAL PROCESS PURSUANT TO THE CABLE

ACT OF 1984, SECTION 626(h)

(for Paragon Cable, current contract expires 8/7/93)

and

R-91-96 A RESOLUTION OF MANATEE COUNTY AGREEING TO AN

INFORMAL CABLE FRANCHISE RENEWAL PROCESS PURSUANT TO THE CABLE

ACT OF 1984, SECTION 626(h)

(for Cablevision Industries of Florida, Inc., current contract

expires 10/30/93)

He outlined the public hearing process required for this procedure.

Tedd Williams, Assistant County Attorney, recommended the informal

renewal method, which would allow the County to process applications in

accordance with County procedures in Ordinance 91-24 and without most

strictures imposed by the Federal Cable Act of 1984.

Motion was made by Mr. McClash, seconded by Mrs. Harris and carried

6 to 0, to adopt R-91-81 and R-91-96 and authorize staff to advertise a

public hearing to consider the cable franchise renewals for Paragon

Cable and Cablevision Industries of Florida, Inc.

RFCORD S40-1285

RECORD S40-1286

Discussion: Franchise fees; public access channel.

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

Ardath Melton, Convention and Visitors Bureau Interim Director,

recommended (memo 7/2/90) appointment of one member to represent hotel/

motel and one member to represent interested party on the Tourist

Development Council.

APRIL 30. 1991 (Cont'd)

Discussion: Need for advisory board appointment policies; applicant

interest in meetings; are special applicant qualifications required.

Nominations: Interested Party

Glenda Leonard - by Ms. Snell

Bruce Mumford - by Mrs. Harris

James Bunn - by Mr. Chetlain

The Board failed to reach a unanimous ballot for the interested party

member to serve until February 1, 1995.

Disposition: Bring back next week.

Nominations: Hotel/Motel

J. Kennedy McCall - by Mr. Chetlain

Craig Benell - by Mrs. Harris

After ballot, Mr. Benell was appointed to represent the hotel/motel

vacancy until September 1, 1992.

Sunshine State Games

A request was relayed from the Sunshine Games organization to use the

Tourist Development Council logo to indicate TDC support in promoting

the games, which will be played here this summer.

Mr. Chance moved they be allowed to use the logo. Motion was seconded

by Mr. McClash and carried 6 to 0.

STANDARD BUILDING CODE

Claude Cooper, Development Management Director, stated that Donald L.

Price, resident, requested the Standard Building Code, Section 1104.4

"Emergency Egress Openings" be amended in entirety to read:

"When sleeping rooms open onto a porch (veranda or lanai), the

conditions in 1104.4.1, 1104.4.2 and 1104.4.3 for egress that apply

to the sleeping rooms also shall apply for windows and doors on

that adjoining porch to allow for unencumbered egress or rescue."

Mr. Cooper stated Mr. Price was denied a permit to enclose his screen

porch with sliding glass doors, as the only exit from his bedroom is

through a sliding glass door to this porch. Such replacement would make

an interior door opening to the interior of the building, thereby

creating an additional barrier for anyone leaving the bedroom in the

event of fire. The Code in Section 1104.4.1 clearly outlines this

matter.

He recommended Mr. Price's suggestion not be accepted.

Disposition: No action.

BUILDING PERMITS

Mr. Cooper was questioned as to whether a new survey is required when

applying for a permit to cover an existing home with siding and facia.

Disposition: Mr. Cooper to report back after determining when and what

type of survey is required.

CONTRACTOR LICENSE MONITORING

Mr. Cooper recommended approval to develop a draft interlocal agreement

with the Cities of Bradenton, Palmetto, Anna Maria, Holmes Beach and

Bradenton Beach for common use of County licensing boards and

investigators to standardize construction licensing and to monitor

unlicensed contractors.

Responsibility was transferred by the State in 1990, pursuant to House

Bill 28 and Senate Bill 489.127, to jurisdictions having local Licensing

or Code Enforcement Boards.

Discussion: Including Town of Longboat Key.

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Mr. McClash moved approval for the Development Management Department to

develop a draft agreement with the Cities of Bradenton, Palmetto, Anna

Maria, Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach and Longboat Key for common use of

Manatee County Licensing Boards and unlicensed contractor investigation.

Motion was seconded by Mr. Chance.

Discussion: Whether boards have legal authority to exist/enforce

violations/fine; contractors requested a standardized program;

protecting public; outlining powers/duties of certain boards; permit

fee/fine structure; appeal process; work session.

Paul Bangel, Assistant County Attorney, addressed the five-times fine

for not obtaining a permit; lack of guidelines to contest the fine.

He noted the municipalities could share one board, however, each city

would do its own investigations and inspections.

Motion carried 6 to 0.

DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT FEE SCHEDULE

Mr. Bangel suggested the Board may wish to consider suspending use of

the Development Management Fee Schedule until it is reviewed.

The Chairman recommended the matter be brought back next week (5/7/91).

ORDINANCE 91-42; CHILDRENS' SERVICES

Fred Loveland, Community Services Director, submitted a draft of the

Childrens' Services Ordinance 91-42 for consideration and requested

authorization to set a public hearing for June 4, 1991.

A brief discussion ensued as to whether funds are available or were

expended to pay staff/personnel working to implement project; intent to

combine Parks and Recreation/Childrens' Services specialist; accounting

of staff time.

Mr. Loveland responded to questions regarding millage and circulation of

the Ordinance to the municipalities for review.

(Depart Mr. McClash; enter Mrs. Hooper)

Ed Mulock, Childrens1 Advisory Board Chairman, reviewed the draft

Ordinance stating the language is in keeping with R-90-169 (9/15/90).

He addressed scope/purpose; definitions; millage/annual increases;

expenditures authorized; monitoring; Board member terms/rules/powers;

needs assessment/public input; child specialist.

(Enter Mr. McClash during discussion)

Mr. Mulock concluded with an anticipated date of November, 1991, to

complete the needs study and January, 1992, to present budget

recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners.

Recognition was given to members of the Advisory Board who were present

for their dedication and work on the project.

Motion was made by Mrs. Hooper, seconded by Mr. Chance and carried

unanimously, authorizing staff to set a public hearing on Ordinance

91-42.

SUMMER GOLF COURSE RATES

Joseph Miller, Parks and Recreation Director, recommended establishing

special summer rates at the County golf courses to stimulate summer play

Mondays through Fridays. He submitted:

R-91-68 A SUPPLEMENT RESOLUTION TO GOLF COURSE FEES

RESOLUTION R-90-145, WHICH WILL ESTABLISH A SPECIAL SUMMER

RATE FOR THE BUFFALO CREEK GOLF COURSE AND THE MANATEE COUNTY

GOLF COURSE.

Motion was made by Mr. Chetlain, seconded by Mr. McClash and carried

unanimously, to adopt Resolution R-91-68.

RECORD S40-1287

APRIL 30. 1991 (Confd)

ORDINANCE 91-29: LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE - ZONING DISCLOSURE

Mark Barnebey, Assistant County Attorney, requested (memo 4/23/91)

authorization to set public hearings to amend the Land Development Code

regarding disclosure of ownership interests in property being considered

in rezone applications.

Motion was made by Mr. Chetlain, seconded by Mrs. Harris and carried

unanimously, to authorize public hearings to consider adoption of

Ordinance 91-29.

Mr. Barnebey stated that three public hearings would be necessary and

recommended the first two be set for July 11 and 25, 1991 (in the

evening).

EARTH DAY: ACADEMIC COMPETITION

In keeping with the promoting of water conservation and protecting the

environment, motion was made by Mr. McClash, seconded by Mr. Chetlain

and carried unanimously, to adopt

R-91-102 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING AN ACADEMIC COMPETITION

AMONG MANATEE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE

OBSERVANCE OF EARTH DAY MANATEE AND AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF

A $1,000 PRIZE TO THE WINNING SCHOOL.

RECORD S40-1288

CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU DIRECTOR

Mr. Rothfuss, advised that the County Administrator, in accordance with

personnel policy, completed the interview/review process for a

Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) Director and requested direction

for confirmation of the candidate.

He noted that comments received from individual Commissioners after

circulation of the agenda suggest existing circumstances, e.g. input

from a new County Administrator; transfer of the Civic Center to the

County, may mitigate against filling the position at this time.

Mr. McClash advised the CVB has been operating with an interim Director

and temporary staff for six months. He recommended confirmation of the

appointment as recommended by the selection committee.

Discussion: Whether ad included necessary qualifications; defer or

readvertise; position contingent on final Board confirmation/health

exam; liability if appointment not confirmed; confirmation subject to

probation period; placing selection burden on new Administrator.

Disposition: Deferred to May 7, 1991.

MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING ;AND BENEFIT UNITS

Steve Logan,. A'ssistant County Administrator, requested authorization to

set public hearings to consider creating/levying assessments for

Municipal Service Taxing Units (MSTUs) and Municipal Service Benefit

Units (MSBUs) for street lighting and landscape maintenance.

Mr. Logan advised (memo 4/30/91) that legislation enables the Property

Appraiser to bill for MSTUs and MSBUs, and recommended public hearings

as follows: Gulf and Bay Estates and Cape Vista (6/18/91) to impose/

collect street lighting assessment; Rubonia, Palma Sola Park and Country

Oaks (8/29/91) , new MSBU for street lighting; Palm Aire and Harbor

Woods, new landscape maintenance MSTU.

Mr. McClash so moved. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Harris and carried

unanimously.

FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PLAN

Paul Kersting, Buck Consultants, reviewed the annual report on the

employee group benefits program. He discussed the following:

1. Employee Attitude Survey on Benefits and Communication

2. Report on Employee Benefits Service Problems

3. Preliminary Financial Review of the Medical Plan

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APRIL 30. 1991 (Cont'd)

He addressed a below-market increase; study showing some employees

uncertain of long-term disability/benefits covered in cost; favorable

response to availability of someone to answer employee questions.

He stated, based upon the problem log kept by the employee health

benefits department. Anthem Insurance Company has been receptive and

worked to resolve problems and recommended the County not go out for

bids.

He advised ^he dental plan will be monitored for two months before a

recommendation is made.

MEETING ADJOURNED

There being no-.further business, the meeting was adjourned.

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