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Clearwater, Florida, January 16, 2001
The Board of County Commissioners in and for the County of Pinellas met in
regular session in the County Commission Assembly Room, Pinellas County Courthouse, 315
Court Street, Clearwater, Florida, at 6:32 P.M. on this date with the following members
present: Calvin D. Harris, Chairman; Barbara Sheen Todd, Vice-Chairman; Robert B.
Stewart; Karen Williams Seel; Susan Latvala; John Morroni; and Kenneth T. Welch.
Absent: None.
Also present: Susan H. Churuti, County Attorney; D. Gay Lancaster, Interim
County Administrator; C. R. Short, Chief Deputy Clerk; and Helen Groves, Board Reporter.
Elder Clarence Welch, Prayer Tower Church of God in Christ, St. Petersburg,
pronounced the Invocation which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led
by Commissioner Welch.
A G E N D A
INVOCATIONPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE to the Flag of the United States of AmericaPRESENTATIONS & AWARDS
A. CITIZENS TO BE HEARDAny Person Wishing to Speak at this Time (Excluding Issues on the Agenda or Previously Acted on by the BCC)Must Have a Card Filled Out and Turned in to Staff at the Administrative Table Located at the Front of the BoardRoom.
B. CONSENT AGENDA
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
1. Approval of Minutes B Special Session Held on January 2, 2001.
2. Reports:
a. Pinellas County Health Facilities Authority General Operating Fund Financial Statements forthe Years Ended September 30, 1999 and 2000.
b. Audit Report No. 2001-01, Dated January 11, 2001 B Audit of Public Works Engineering, Rightof Way Division.
c. Dock Fee Report for Month of December 2000.
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d. Quarterly Report of Routine Dock Permits Issued from October 1, 2000 through December 31,2000.
3. Other Approvals:
a. General - None.
b. Satisfactions of Judgments and Liens.
4. Miscellaneous Items to be Received for Filing:
a. One Item Related to Dock, Pier and Wharf Construction Licensing and Contract Bonds.
b. City of Pinellas Park Resolution No. 00-60 Advising Metropolitan Planning Organization ofCity=s Position Regarding Pinellas County Work Programs for Road Projects.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Budget and Finance
5. Budget Amendments: Nos. 8 B 9.
Public Works
6. Approval of Subdivision Plats and Related Items B None.
7. Approval of Receipt and File Plans and Specifications for 2000/2001 Annual Contract Construction ofUnderdrains and Minor Drainage.
Utilities
8. Approval of Award of Bid B Toytown Dewatering Pumps.
9. Approval of Purchase Authorization B One Vehicle, Ford F650 Crew Cab Truck with Twelve Foot StakeFlat Bed.
10. Approval of Option of Renewal B Annual Sanitary Sewer Repair, Rehabilitation and Extensions.
11. Approval of Option of Renewal B Annual Sanitary Sewer Cured-in-Place Lining.
General
12. Approval of Award of Bid B Automotive Paint and Supplies.
13. Approval of Change Order No. 1 B Award of Bid to Kaiser Pontiac Buick GMC, Inc.
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14. Approval of Releases of Liens (Guardianship) - Jonas Smulkaitis.
15. Approval of Releases of Liens (Housing):
a. Joseph O. Lyons and Angela Lyons Later Assumed by Donna M. Knight.
b. Elmer Lee and Elizabeth Ann Welden.
c. Jerry L. Lawson.
16. Approval of Satisfaction of Mortgages (Housing):
a. Verona Dodd-Edwards and Miley May Edwards.
b. Joan D. Riddle.
c. George Prigum and PAR Properties.
d. Patricia A. Tierney.
C. REGULAR AGENDA
17. Items for Discussion from Consent Agenda (County Administrator and Clerk of Circuit Court).
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Public Works
18. Approval of Consultant Selection B Bonnie Bay Subdivision, Reclaimed Water Distribution System.
19. Approval of Consultant Selection B Old Oakhurst Road/Seminole Area Phase I, Reclaimed WaterDistribution System.
20. Adoption of a Resolution and Approval of Event and Indemnity Agreement for the Florida Gulf BeachesMarathon.
Utilities
21. Approval of Non-Competitive Purchase B Training Services for Utilities.
22. Approval of Reclassification of Vacant Classified Position to Exempt Position B Senior Engineer, UtilitiesOperations Department.
23. Approval of Agreement with the City of Largo for a Contribution-in-Aid-of-Construction.
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General
24. Approval of Non-Competitive Contract B Gates, Maintenance and Repair.
25. Approval of Non-Competitive Purchase B Headspace Sampler and Related Accessories.
26. Approval of Final Completion and Release of Retainage, General Construction Agreement, Replacementof Two Metal Roofs at Heritage Park.
27. Approval of Construction Management Agreement B Demolition of the St. Petersburg County Building,150 B 5th Street North.
28. Approval of Interlocal Agreement to Purchase Real Property in the Mobbly Bay Project Area.
29. Approval of Conceptual Approval Agreement and Confidentiality Agreement with Florida CommunitiesTrust.
30. Adoption of a Resolution Granting Authority to the Director of Emergency Management to SignApplications for Certain Grants from State or Federal Agencies.
31. Approval of Contract with Jackie Ihli for Administration of Sub-Grant Highway Safety Funds.
32. Approval of Authorization to Advertise for a Public Hearing on an Amendment to the County=s TouristDevelopment Plan.
33. Approval of Amendments to the Exempt Pay Plan for Positions in the WorkNet Program.
34. Approval of Statement of Mutual Cooperation between Soweto Chamber of Commerce and the PinellasCounty Department of Economic Development.
35. Approval of Business Assistance Partnership Agreements with the Chambers of Commerce of SafetyHarbor, Oldsmar and Clearwater.
36. Other Administrative Matters.
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
37. Approval of Vouchers and Bills:
a. Weekly Vouchers and Bills.
b. Requisition of Payment and Certificate to the Solid Waste Disposal and Resource RecoverySystem Construction Trust Account:
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1. Payment Order No. C-0223 in the Amount of $11,759.40 to HDR Engineering, Inc.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
38. Authority for County Attorney to Defend:
a. LaSalle National Bank, etc., v. Margaret Pittman, Etc., et al B Circuit Civil Case No.00-8936-CI-21 - Mortgage Foreclosure Involving a Welfare Lien.
b. Companion Mortgage Corp., etc., v. Christopher D. Collins, et al B Circuit Civil Case No. 01-147-CI-7 - Mortgage Foreclosure Involving a Welfare Lien and a Judgment for Attorney Feesand Costs.
c. Thomas Kavunedus, et al. v. Pinellas County B Circuit Civil Case No. 00-8626-CI-7 B ActionInvolving an Allegation of Negligence and Personal Injuries.
39. Authority for County Attorney to Initiate Litigation on Behalf of Jean Pitts in the Claim of Jean Pitts v.Penthouse Greens Condominium Association No. B, Inc. and the Board of Directors of Penthouse Greens Condominium Association No. B, Inc. - PCO Case No. 00-0022, HUD Case No. 04-00-0870-8.
40. Approval of Special Counsel Contract with Rochelle Daniels for Matters Relating to the FederalWorkforce Investment Act of 1998 and the State Workforce Innovation Act of 2000.
41. Approval of Seventh Amendment to Contract for Audit Financial Statements with KPMG, LLP.
42. Consideration of Settlement Offer of $25,000 in State v. Quinones - Case Nos. CRC99-20679CFANOand CRC00-10728CFANO.
43. Miscellaneous.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
44. Approval of Change Order No. 2, Fire Alarm II B STAR Center Code Compliance, Cox ConstructionCompany.
45. Approval of Amendment No. 10 to the Lease Agreement with Raytheon Company at the STAR Center.
SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS
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The Procedure Used by the Board of County Commissioners in Conducting Public Hearings is to Have a Staff PresentationFollowed by the Applicant Presenting the Specific Proposal. The Board Will Then Hear Comments From the ProponentsFollowed by Comments From the Opponents and a Staff Summary. The Applicant Will Then be Given an Opportunity toClose and the Board of County Commissioners Will Decide on the Matter. Please Refer to the Back of Your Agenda Copyfor More Details on Guidelines for Time Limitations and Opportunities to Speak.
SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS - BCC
46. Planning and Zoning Applications Heard by the Examiner:
a. Z/LU-1-12-00Application of Mr. and Mrs. Merton Knight through Kathy Bell, Representative, for a Changeof Zoning from R-4, One, Two or Three Family Residential to C-3, Commercial, Wholesale,Warehousing and Industrial Support and a Change of Land Use from Residential Urban toCommercial General on Approximately 0.189 Acre Located 427 Feet East of Park Street, 165Feet South of 48th Avenue North.
b. Z-3-12-00Application of Donald H. and Nena H. Schnitzhofer for a Change of Zoning from A-E,Agricultural Estate Residential to R-R, Rural Residential on Approximately 1.1 Acres Locatedon the Southwest Intersection of Fisher Road and Congress Avenue (Street Address: 3364Fisher Road).
c. Z/LU-2-12-00Application of Luverne M. Loken, as Trustee of the Luverne M. Loken Amended and RestatedRevocable Trust Agreement, Dated May 12, 1994 through Timothy J. Kerwin, Tracker Corp.,A Florida Corp., Representative, for a Change of Zoning from A-E, Agricultural EstateResidential to P-1A, Limited Office and a Change of Land Use from Institutional toResidential/Office Limited on Approximately 1.282 Acres Located on the South Side of S. R. 580, 500 Feet West of Countryside Boulevard (Street Address: 2575 S.R. 580).
D. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
47. None.
E. COUNTY COMMISSION
48. Approval of Re-Appointment to the Housing Finance Authority.
49. Approval of Appointment to the Palm Harbor Community Services Agency.
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50. Miscellaneous.
ADJOURNMENT
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
Judith Turnbaugh, President of Benedict Haven, expressed her concerns
regarding housing for the mentally ill and announced that the non-profit organization will hold
a fund-raising auction February 2, 2001. She expressed her appreciation to Commissioner
Morroni for allocating the proceeds from the annual Policemen and Firefighters Dinner to
crisis intervention training for law enforcement officers.
Larry Bredestege, 11219 66th Terrace North, Seminole, related his opinion
regarding the shallow well and reclaimed water projects and suggested that a moratorium on
development be considered until the water problem is solved.
Mark P. Klutho, 14496 120th Avenue North, expressed his concerns
regarding the waste of energy and predicted a future energy crisis in Florida.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS NOS. 1 THROUGH 16 - APPROVED
Upon presentation by Chairman Harris, Commissioner Todd moved, seconded
by Commissioner Latvala and carried, that the Consent Agenda, consisting of items Nos. 1
through 16, be approved as follows:
#1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of special session of January 2, 2001.
#2 REPORTS RECEIVED FOR FILING
a. Pinellas County Health Facilities Authority General Operating
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Fund Financial Statements for the years ended September 30,2000 and 1999.
b. Internal Audit Report No. 2001-01, dated January 11, 2001 rePublic Works Engineering, Right of Way Division, Board ofCounty Commissioners, prepared by Internal Audit Division,Clerk of the Circuit Court.
c. Dock Fee Report for Month of December 2000.
d. Quarterly Report of Routine Dock Permits issued fromOctober 1, 2000 through December 31, 2000.
#3 OTHER APPROVALS
a. General - None
b. Satisfactions of Judgments and Liens
(1) Satisfactions of various judgments for attorney feesand costs which have been paid in full.
#4 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS RECEIVED
a. One item related to Dock, Pier and Wharf ConstructionLicensing and Contract Bonds.
b. City of Pinellas Park Resolution No. 00-60, advisingMetropolitan Planning Organization of City=s positionregarding Pinellas County Work Programs for Road Projects.
#5 BUDGET AMENDMENTS NOS. 8 AND 9
Copies of Budget Amendments Nos. 8 and 9 were filed and made a part of the
minutes.
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#6 SUBDIVISION PLATS AND RELATED ITEMS - NONE
#7 RECEIPT OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2000/2001 ANNUALCONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF UNDERDRAINS AND MINOR DRAINAGE,PID NO. 000500
Plans and specifications for the subject project were received for filing.
#8 BID OF CROY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. FOR TOYTOWN DEWATERINGPUMPS (BID NO. 001-0223-C)
Bid is for an estimated total expenditure in the amount of $61,490.00;
Chairman authorized to sign agreement after proper execution by the contractor and written
approval as to form by the Office of the County Attorney.
#9 AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE FORD F650 CREW CAB TRUCK WITH A 12-FOOTSTAKE FLAT BED FROM DUVAL FORD, PER PRICES, TERMS AND CONDITIONSOF FLORIDA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION AND FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OFCOUNTIES CONTRACT NO. 00-080-0905 (BID NO. 001-0380-B)
The subject purchase is for an estimated expenditure not to exceed
$44,097.00.
#10 OPTION OF RENEWAL WITH KAMMINGA & ROODVOETS, INC. FORANNUAL SANITARY SEWER REPAIR, REHABILITATION AND EXTENSIONS
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(BID NO. 990-0231-C)
Option of renewal is exercised for an additional 12 months at the same prices,
terms and conditions for an annual estimated expenditure not to exceed $1,469,689.35,
effective January 21, 2001; Chairman authorized to sign agreement after proper execution by
the contractor and written approval as to form by the Office of the County Attorney.
#11 OPTION OF RENEWAL WITH INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FORANNUAL REQUIREMENTS OF SANITARY SEWER CURED-IN-PLACE LINING (BID NO. 990-0112-C)
Option of renewal is exercised for an additional 12 months at the same prices,
terms and conditions for an annual estimated expenditure not to exceed $560,800.00,
effective January 19, 2001; Chairman authorized to sign agreement after proper execution by
the contractor and written approval as to form by the Office of the County Attorney.
#12 BIDS OF AMERICAN ICON AUTO PAINT & SUPPLIES AND FLEET PRODUCTS,INC. FOR AUTOMOTIVE PAINT AND SUPPLIES (BID NO. 990-1119-B);ADMINISTRATOR AUTHORIZED TO RENEW CONTRACTS AFTER FIRST 24-MONTH PERIOD PER COUNTY CODE 2-176(F)
Bids are for a total estimated expenditure not to exceed $110,067.00.
#13 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO PURCHASE ORDER NO. 108131 WITH KAISERPONTIAC BUICK GMC, INC. RE AWARD OF EIGHT VEHICLES (BID NO. 990-0119-B)
a. Change Order No. 1 decreases the contract by $216,408.00(adjusted total contract $937,535.36).
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#14 RELEASES OF TWO LIENS (GUARDIANSHIP)
a. Jonas Smulkaitis
#15 RELEASES OF LIEN (HOUSING)
a. Joseph O. Lyons and Angela Lyons and Donna M. Knightb. Elmer Lee and Elizabeth Ann Weldenc. Jerry L. Lawson
#16 SATISFACTIONS OF MORTGAGE (HOUSING)
a. Verona Dodd-Edwards and Miley May Edwardsb. Joan D. Riddlec. George Prigun and PAR Property Inc.d. Patricia A. Tierney
#17 ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION FROM CONSENT AGENDA (COUNTY ADMINISTRATORAND CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT) - NONE
#18 RANKING OF PROPOSALS OF (1) JONES, EDMUNDS & ASSOCIATES, INC., (2)GEORGE F. YOUNG, INC. AND (3) METZGER & WILLARD, INC. FORCONSULTANT SELECTION FOR BONNIE BAY SUBDIVISION RECLAIMEDWATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - APPROVED; STAFF AUTHORIZED TONEGOTIATE CONTRACT WITH NUMBER ONE RANKED FIRM, JONES,EDMUNDS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Legal notice having been published and publisher=s affidavit filed with the
Clerk, Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended approval of the
following ranking of firms for consultant selection for the Bonnie Bay Subdivision Reclaimed
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Water Distribution System; and further recommended that staff be authorized to negotiate a
contract with the number one ranked firm, Jones, Edmunds & Associates, Inc.:
1. Jones, Edmunds & Associates, Inc.2. George F. Young, Inc.3. Metzger & Willard, Inc.
Commissioner Todd moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch and carried,
that the recommendations of the Interim County Administrator be approved.
#19 RANKING OF PROPOSALS OF (1) BOYLE ENGINEERING CORPORATION, (2) URSCORPORATION SOUTHERN AND (3) McKIM & CREED ENGINEERS FORCONSULTANT SERVICES FOR OLD OAKHURST ROAD/SEMINOLE AREA,PHASE I, RECLAIMED WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - APPROVED; STAFF AUTHORIZED TO NEGOTIATE CONTRACT WITH NUMBER ONE RANKED FIRM, BOYLE ENGINEERING CORPORATION
Legal notice having been published and publisher=s affidavit filed with the
Clerk, Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended approval of the
following ranking of firms for consultant services for the Old Oakhurst Road/Seminole Area,
Phase I, Reclaimed Water Distribution System; and further recommended that staff be
authorized to negotiate a contract with the number one ranked firm, Boyle Engineering
Corporation:
1. Boyle Engineering Corporation2. URS Corporation Southern3. McKim & Creed Engineers
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Commissioner Welch moved, seconded by Commissioner Latvala and carried,
that the recommendations of the Interim County Administrator be approved.
#20 RESOLUTION NO. 01-08 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSINGOF SAND KEY PARK AND THE PARK BOULEVARD BRIDGE BETWEEN 7:00 A.M.AND 10:30 A.M. ON JANUARY 21, 2001 FOR THE FLORIDA GULF BEACHESMARATHON AND PROVIDING FOR AN ENDORSEMENT OF THIS EVENT; EVENTAND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT WITH WATERCROSS INTERNATIONAL, INC. -APPROVED FOR EXECUTION
Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended adoption of
a resolution authorizing the temporary closing of Sand Key Park and the Park Boulevard
Bridge between 7:00 A.M. and 10:30 A.M. on January 21, 2001 for the Florida Gulf Beaches
Marathon and providing for an endorsement of this event; and further recommended approval
of an Event and Indemnity Agreement with WaterCross International, Inc.
Commissioner Todd moved, seconded by Commissioner Seel, that the Event
and Indemnity Agreement be approved and that Resolution No. 01-08 be adopted as
recommended by the Interim County Administrator. Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: Harris, Todd, Stewart, Seel, Latvala, Morroni and Welch.
Nays: None.
Absent and not voting: None.
#21 NONCOMPETITIVE PURCHASE OF TRAINING SERVICES FOR UTILITIES DEPARTMENT FROM DIRECTIONAL CONSULTING, INC. (BID NO. 001-0364-N) -APPROVED; CHAIRMAN AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AGREEMENT AFTER PROPEREXECUTION BY THE CONTRACTOR AND WRITTEN APPROVAL AS TO FORM BY
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THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY ATTORNEY
Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended approval of
the noncompetitive purchase of training services for the Utilities Department from Directional
Consulting, Inc., for a total contract not to exceed $67,175.00; and further recommended that
the Chairman be authorized to sign the agreement after proper execution by the contractor
and written approval as to form by the office of the County Attorney.
Commissioner Latvala moved, seconded by Commissioner Todd and carried,
that the recommendations of the Interim County Administrator be approved.
#22 RECLASSIFICATION OF ONE VACANT CLASSIFIED POSITION TO EXEMPTPOSITION OF SENIOR ENGINEER, SALARY LEVEL E-14, UTILITIES OPERATIONSDEPARTMENT - APPROVED
Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended approval of
the reclassification of one vacant classified position to the exempt position of Senior Engineer,
salary level E-14, in the Utilities Operations Department, effective January 16, 2001.
Commissioner Welch moved, seconded by Commissioner Seel and carried,
that the recommendation of the Interim County Administrator be approved.
#23 AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF LARGO FOR A CONTRIBUTION-IN-AID-OF-CONSTRUCTION (PHASE IX RECLAIMED WATER GRANT) - APPROVED FOREXECUTION
Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended approval of
an agreement with the City of Largo for a Contribution-In-Aid-of-Construction (Phase IX
Reclaimed Water Grant) in the amount of $37,282.00 for the construction of reclaimed water
facilities.
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Commissioner Latvala moved, seconded by Commissioner Seel and carried,
that the recommendation of the Interim County Administrator be approved.
#24 NONCOMPETITIVE CONTRACT WITH FLORIDA DOOR CONTROL FORMAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF PINELLAS COUNTY JAIL BARRACKS A & BROLL GATES (BID NO. 001-0209-N) - APPROVED; CHAIRMAN AUTHORIZED TOSIGN AGREEMENT AFTER PROPER EXECUTION BY THE CONTRACTOR ANDWRITTEN APPROVAL AS TO FORM BY THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTYATTORNEY
Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended approval of a
noncompetitive contract with Florida Door Control for the maintenance and repair of the
Pinellas County Jail barracks A & B roll gates, for a total expenditure in the amount of
$92,475.00; and further recommended that the Chairman be authorized to sign the agreement
after proper execution by the contractor and written approval as to form by the Office of the
County Attorney.
Commissioner Latvala moved, seconded by Commissioner Todd and carried,
that the recommendations of the Interim County Administrator be approved.
#25 NONCOMPETITIVE PURCHASE FROM PERKIN ELMER OF HEADSPACE SAMPLERAND RELATED ACCESSORIES FOR THE OFFICE OF THE MEDICAL EXAMINER(BID NO. 001-0352-N) - APPROVED; CHAIRMAN AUTHORIZED TO SIGNAGREEMENT AFTER PROPER EXECUTION BY THE CONTRACTOR ANDWRITTEN APPROVAL AS TO FORM BY THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTYATTORNEY
Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended approval of a
noncompetitive purchase from Perkin Elmer of a headspace sampler and related accessories
for the Office of the Medical Examiner; and further recommended that the Chairman be
authorized to sign the agreement after proper execution by the contractor and written
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approval as to form by the Office of the County Attorney.
Commissioner Todd moved, seconded by Commissioner Latvala and carried,
that the recommendations of the Interim County Administrator be approved.
#26 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH GEORGE KONTOS ROOFING, INC. FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF TWO METAL ROOFS AT HERITAGEPARK - ACCEPTED AS COMPLETE; AUTHORIZATION GRANTED FOR FINALPAYMENT AND RELEASE OF RETAINAGE MONIES
Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended that the
General Construction Agreement with George Kontos Roofing, Inc. for the replacement of
two metal roofs at Heritage Park be accepted as complete; and that the Board authorize final
payment and release retainage monies in the amount of $6,989.50 to the aforesaid firm.
Commissioner Latvala moved, seconded by Commissioner Seel and carried,
that the recommendations of the Interim County Administrator be approved.
#27 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PETER R.BROWN CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR DEMOLITION OF COUNTY BUILDINGLOCATED AT 150 5TH STREET NORTH, ST. PETERSBURG - APPROVED FOREXECUTION
Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended approval of
a Construction Management Services Agreement with Peter R. Brown Construction, Inc. for
the demolition of the County building located at 150 5th Street North, St. Petersburg, for a
fixed construction management fee in the amount of $36,619.00.
Commissioner Todd moved, seconded by Commissioner Seel and carried, thatthe recommendation of the Interim County Administrator be approved.
#28 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF OLDSMAR TO PURCHASE REALPROPERTY IN MOBBLY BAY PROJECT AREA; CHAIRMAN AUTHORIZED TOSIGN AGREEMENT AFTER PROPER EXECUTION BY CITY
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Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended approval of an
Interlocal Agreement with the City of Oldsmar to purchase real property in the Mobbly Bay
Project area; and further recommended that the Chairman be authorized to sign the agreement
after proper execution by the City.
Commissioner Latvala moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch and carried,
that the recommendations of the Interim County Administrator be approved.
#29 CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL AGREEMENT AND CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTWITH FLORIDA COMMUNITIES TRUST (MOBBLY BAY PROJECT) - APPROVED;CHAIRMAN AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AGREEMENTS AFTER PROPER EXECUTIONBY CITY OF OLDSMAR
Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended approval of a
Conceptual Approval Agreement and a Confidentiality Agreement between Florida
Communities Trust and the City of Oldsmar and Pinellas County for the purchase of 14 acres
in Mobbly Bayou; and further recommended that the Chairman be authorized to sign the
agreements after proper execution by the City.
Commissioner Todd moved, seconded by Commissioner Seel and carried, that
the recommendations of the Interim County Administrator be approved.
#30 RESOLUTION NO. 01-09 ADOPTED GRANTING AUTHORITY TO THE DIRECTOROF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TO SIGN APPLICATIONS FOR CERTAINGRANTS FROM STATE OR FEDERAL AGENCIES
Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended adoption of
a resolution granting authority to the Director of Emergency Management to sign applications
for certain grants from state or federal agencies.
Commissioner Welch moved, seconded by Commissioner Morroni, that
Resolution No. 01-09 be adopted as recommended by the Interim County Administrator.
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Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: Harris, Todd, Stewart, Seel, Latvala, Morroni and Welch.
Nays: None.
Absent and not voting: None.
#31 CONTRACT WITH JACKIE IHLI FOR ADMINISTRATION OF SUBGRANT HIGHWAYSAFETY FUNDS - APPROVED FOR EXECUTION
Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended approval of a
contract with Jackie Ihli for the administration of subgrant Highway Safety Funds.
Commissioner Latvala moved, seconded by Commissioner Seel and carried,
that the recommendation of the Interim County Administrator be approved.
#32 AUTHORIZATION GRANTED TO ADVERTISE PUBLIC HEARING RE PROPOSEDORDINANCE RELATING TO AMENDMENT OF COUNTY=S TOURISTDEVELOPMENT PLAN
Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended that
authorization be granted to advertise a public hearing to be held January 30, 2001 regarding
a proposed ordinance relating to the amendment of the County=s Tourist Development Plan.
Commissioner Latvala moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch and carried,
that the recommendation of the Interim County Administrator be approved.
#33 AMENDMENT TO EXEMPT PAY PLAN ESTABLISHING NEW POSITIONS OFWORKNET DIRECTOR, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, FINANCIAL MANAGER, PROGRAM COORDINATOR AND PROGRAM MANAGER - APPROVED
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Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended that the Board
approve an amendment to the Exempt Pay Plan to reflect the addition of new positions of
WorkNet Director at Salary Level E-15; Assistant Director at Salary Level E-14; Financial
Manager and Program Manager at Salary Level E-13; and Program Coordinator at Salary
Level E-11, effective January 15, 2001.
Commissioner Latvala moved, seconded by Commissioner Stewart, that the
recommendation of the Interim County Administrator be approved.
In response to queries by the Commissioners, Assistant Director of WorkNet
Bonnie Warren stated that the positions were: (1) jointly approved by the Board of County
Commissioners and the WorkNet Board, (2) funded by grant and will no longer exist when
the grant is depleted, (3) filled except for the Director, and (4) included in the administrative
budget.
Thereupon, Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster stated that the
Personnel Department had established a special grant position which allows for clarity in the
hiring process.
Upon call for the vote, the motion carried unanimously.
#34 STATEMENT OF MUTUAL COOPERATION BETWEEN SOWETO CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE AND PINELLAS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICDEVELOPMENT - APPROVED
Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended approval of
a Statement of Mutual Cooperation between Soweto Chamber of Commerce and the Pinellas
County Department of Economic Development.
Commissioner Latvala moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch and carried,
that the recommendation of the Interim County Administrator be approved.
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#35 BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS WITH LOCALCHAMBERS OF COMMERCE OF CITIES OF SAFETY HARBOR, OLDSMAR ANDCLEARWATER - APPROVED FOR EXECUTION; COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ANDHIS OR HER DESIGNEE AUTHORIZED TO APPROVE FUTURE RENEWALS
Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended approval of
Business Assistance Partnership Agreements with local Chambers of Commerce of Cities of
Safety Harbor, Oldsmar and Clearwater; and further recommended that the County
Administrator or his or her designee be authorized to approve future renewals of the
agreements.
Commissioner Latvala moved, seconded by Commissioner Seel and carried,
that the recommendations of the Interim County Administrator be approved.
#36 OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS - NONE
Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster indicated that she has no
items to be presented this date under AOther Administrative Matters.@
#37a VOUCHERS APPROVED FOR PERIOD JANUARY 9, 2001 THROUGH JANUARY 12,2001
Chief Deputy Clerk C. R. Short recommended approval of vouchers for the
period January 9, 2001 through January 12, 2001 as follows:
Imprest Fund ExpendituresManual checks numbered 539627 through 539654System checks numbered 560199 through 561186
Commissioner Todd moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch and carried,
that the recommendation of the Chief Deputy Clerk be approved.
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#37b REQUISITION OF PAYMENT AND CERTIFICATE APPROVED FOR FORWARDING
TO TRUSTEE RE GOODS AND SERVICES FOR SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AND
RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY
Chief Deputy Clerk C. R. Short recommended that Requisition of Payment
and Certificate for Payment Order No. C-0223 in the amount of $11,759.40 re goods and
services for the Solid Waste Resource Recovery Facility be approved for forwarding to
Trustee.
Commissioner Todd moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch and carried,
that the recommendation of the Chief Deputy Clerk be approved.
#38a COUNTY ATTORNEY AUTHORIZED TO DEFEND COUNTY=S INTEREST RELaSALLE NATIONAL BANK, ETC. VERSUS MARGARET PITTMAN, ETC., ET AL,CIRCUIT CIVIL CASE NO. 00-8936-CI-21 - MORTGAGE FORECLOSUREINVOLVING A WELFARE LIEN
Pursuant to the request of County Attorney Susan H. Churuti, Commissioner
Todd moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch and carried, that the County Attorney be
authorized to defend the County=s interest in the suit re LaSalle National Bank, etc. versus
Margaret Pittman, etc., et al, Circuit Civil Case No. 00-8936-CI-21 - Mortgage Foreclosure
Involving a Welfare Lien.
#38b COUNTY ATTORNEY AUTHORIZED TO DEFEND COUNTY=S INTEREST RECOMPANION MORTGAGE CORP., ETC. VERSUS CHRISTOPHER D. COLLINS, ETAL, CIRCUIT CIVIL CASE NO. 01-147-CI-7 - MORTGAGE FORECLOSUREINVOLVING A WELFARE LIEN AND JUDGMENT FOR ATTORNEY FEES ANDCOSTS
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Pursuant to the request of County Attorney Susan H. Churuti, Commissioner
Todd moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch and carried, that the County Attorney be
authorized to defend the County=s interest in the suit re Companion Mortgage Corp., etc.
versus Christopher D. Collins, et al, Circuit Civil Case No. 00-147-CI-7 - Mortgage
Foreclosure Involving a Welfare Lien and a Judgment for Attorney Fees and Costs.
#38c COUNTY ATTORNEY AUTHORIZED TO DEFEND COUNTY=S INTEREST RETHOMAS KAVUNEDUS, ET AL. VERSUS PINELLAS COUNTY, CIRCUIT CIVILCASE NO. 00-8626-CI-7 - ACTION INVOLVING ALLEGATION OF NEGLIGENCEAND PERSONAL INJURIES
Pursuant to the request of County Attorney Susan H. Churuti, Commissioner
Todd moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch and carried, that the County Attorney be
authorized to defend the County=s interest in the suit re Thomas Kavunedus, et al. versus
Pinellas County, Circuit Civil Case No. 00-8626-CI-7 - Action Involving Allegation of
Negligence and Personal Injuries.
#39 COUNTY ATTORNEY AUTHORIZED TO INITIATE LITIGATION ON BEHALF OFJEAN PITTS VERSUS PENTHOUSE GREENS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION NO.B, INC. AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF PENTHOUSE GREENSCONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION NO. B, INC. - PCO CASE NO. 00-0022, HUD CASENO. 04-00-0870-8 - HOUSING DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT
Pursuant to the request of County Attorney Susan H. Churuti, Commissioner
Welch moved, seconded by Commissioner Morroni and carried, that the County Attorney
be authorized to initiate litigation on behalf of Jean Pitts versus Penthouse Greens
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Condominium Association No. B, Inc. and the Board of Directors of Penthouse Greens
Condominium Association No. B., Inc. - PCO No. 00-0022, HUD Case No. 04-00-0870-8
- Housing Discrimination Complaint.
#40 CONTRACT FOR LEGAL SERVICES WITH ROCHELLE J. DANIELS FOR MATTERSRELATING TO THE FEDERAL WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT OF 1998 AND THESTATE WORKFORCE INNOVATION ACT OF 2000 - APPROVED FOR EXECUTION
County Attorney Susan H. Churuti recommended approval of a Contract for
Legal Services with Rochelle J. Daniels for matters relating to the Federal Workforce
Investment Act of 1998 and the State Workforce Innovation Act of 2000.
Commissioner Latvala moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch and carried,
that the recommendation of the County Attorney be approved.
#41 SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH KPMG, LLP TO AUDIT FINANCIALSTATEMENTS AND RECORDS OF THE COUNTY RE EMERGENCY MEDICALSERVICES DEPARTMENT - APPROVED FOR EXECUTION
County Attorney Susan H. Churuti indicated that her memorandum to the
Board dated January 16, 2001, should be amended to read, A...and there will be
reimbursement for travel and related expenses@; whereupon, she recommended approval of
the Seventh Amendment to the Contract with KPMG, LLP, to conduct a diagnostic
assessment of the billing practices of the County=s Emergency Medical Services Department
under its compliance program.
Commissioner Welch moved, seconded by Commissioner Latvala and carried,
that the recommendation of the County Attorney be approved.
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#42 AUTHORIZATION GRANTED FOR SETTLEMENT OF THE SUIT STATE VERSUSQUINONES, CASES NOS. CRC99-20679CFANO AND CRC00-10728CFANO
County Attorney Susan H. Churuti recommended that authorization be
granted for settlement of the suit State versus Quinones, Cases Nos. CRC99-20679CFANO
and CRC00-10728CFANO, as outlined in her memorandum to the Board dated January 16,
2001.
Commissioner Latvala moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch and carried,
that the recommendation of the County Attorney be approved.
#43 COUNTY ATTORNEY MISCELLANEOUS - NONE
County Attorney Susan H. Churuti indicated there are no miscellaneous
matters to be presented this date.
#44 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO STAR CENTER CODE COMPLIANCE-PHASE IIBETWEEN PINELLAS COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY D/B/A/PINELLAS COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND COXCONSTRUCTION COMPANY (BID NO. 990-0862-C) - APPROVED FOR EXECUTION
Noting for the record that the Board is now sitting as the Industrial
Development Authority d/b/a the Economic Development Authority, Interim County
Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended approval of Change Order No. 2 to STAR
Center Code Compliance-Phase II with Cox Construction Company, increasing the contract
by $15,565.00 (revised total contract, $363,428.00).
Commissioner Latvala moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch and carried,
that the recommendation of the Interim County Administrator be approved.
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#45 AMENDMENT NO. 10 TO LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN PINELLAS COUNTYINDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY D/B/A PINELLAS COUNTYECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND RAYTHEON COMPANY AT THESTAR CENTER - APPROVED FOR EXECUTION
Noting for the record that the Board is now sitting as the Industrial
Development Authority d/b/a the Economic Development Authority, Interim County
Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended approval of Amendment No. 10 to the lease
agreement between the Economic Development Authority and Raytheon Company at the
STAR Center.
Commissioner Todd moved, seconded by Commissioner Seel and carried, that
the recommendation of the Interim County Administrator be approved.
#46a APPLICATION OF MR. AND MRS. MERTON KNIGHT THROUGH KATHY BELL,REPRESENTATIVE, FOR A CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-4 TO C-3 AND ACHANGE OF LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM RESIDENTIAL URBAN TOCOMMERCIAL GENERAL (Z/LU-1-12-00) - APPROVED; RESOLUTION NO. 01-10ADOPTED APPROVING ZONING APPLICATION; ORDINANCE NO. 01-5 ADOPTEDAPPROVING LAND USE APPLICATION SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND APPROVAL BYTHE COUNTYWIDE PLANNING AUTHORITY
Pursuant to legal notice published in the January 9, 2001 issue of the St.
Petersburg Times as evidenced by publisher=s affidavit filed with the Clerk, public hearing was
held on the application of Mr. and Mrs. Merton Knight through Kathy Bell, Representative,
for a change of zoning from R-4 to C-3, re approximately 0.189 acre located 427 feet east
of Park Street, 165 feet south of 48th Avenue North (Z/LU-1-12-00). Chief Deputy Clerk
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C. R. Short reported that one letter in favor of the application has been received; and that the
matter is properly before the Board to be heard.
Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster stated that staff recommends
approval of the application.
The Local Planning Agency/Examiner Findings of Fact and Recommendation
for approval of the requested change of zoning from R-4 to C-3 and companion land use
amendment from residential urban to commercial general were filed and made a part of the
record.
No one appeared in response to the Chairman=s call for persons wishing to be
heard.
Commissioner Stewart moved, seconded by Commissioner Seel, that
Resolution No. 01-10 be adopted approving the zoning application, and that Ordinance No.
01-5 be adopted approving the land use application, subject to review and approval by the
Countywide Planning Authority (Z/LU-1-12-00). Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: Harris, Todd, Stewart, Seel, Latvala, Morroni, and Welch.
Nays: None.
Absent and not voting: None.
#46b APPLICATION OF DONALD H. AND NENA H. SCHNITZHOFER FOR CHANGE OFZONING FROM A-E TO R-R (Z-3-12-00) - APPROVED; RESOLUTION NO. 01-11ADOPTED
Pursuant to legal notice published in the January 9, 2001 issue of the
St. Petersburg Times as evidenced by publisher=s affidavit filed with the Clerk, public hearing
was held on the application of Donald H. and Nena H. Schnitzhofer for a change of zoning
from A-E to R-R, re approximately 1.1 acres located on the southwest intersection of Fisher
Road and Congress Avenue (street address: 3364 Fisher Road) (Z-3-12-00). Chief Deputy
Clerk C. R. Short reported that no correspondence relative to the application has been
received; and that the matter is properly before the Board to be heard.
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Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster stated that staff recommends
approval of the application.
The Local Planning Agency/Examiner Findings of Fact and Recommendation
for approval of the change of zoning from A-E to R-R were filed and made a part of the
record.
No one appeared in response to the Chairman=s call for persons wishing to be
heard.
Commissioner Morroni moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch, that
Resolution No. 01-11 be adopted approving zoning application Z-3-12-00. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
Ayes: Harris, Todd, Stewart, Seel, Latvala, Morroni and Welch.
Nays: None.
Absent and not voting: None.
#46c APPLICATION OF LUVERNE M. LOKEN, AS TRUSTEE OF THE LUVERNE M.LOKEN AMENDED AND RESTATED REVOCABLE TRUST AGREEMENT DATEDMAY 12, 1994, THROUGH TIMOTHY J. KERWIN, REPRESENTATIVE FOR ACHANGE OF ZONING FROM A-E TO P-1A AND CHANGE IN LAND USEDESIGNATION FROM INSTITUTIONAL TO RESIDENTIAL/OFFICE LIMITED(Z/LU-2-12-00) - APPROVED; RESOLUTION NO. 01-12 ADOPTED APPROVINGZONING APPLICATION; ORDINANCE NO. 01-6 ADOPTED APPROVING LAND USEAPPLICATION SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE COUNTYWIDEPLANNING AUTHORITY
Pursuant to legal notice published in the January 9, 2001 issue of the
St. Petersburg Times as evidenced by publisher=s affidavit filed with the Clerk, public hearing
was held on the application of Luverne M. Loken, as Trustee of the Luverne M. Loken
Amended and Restated Revocable Trust Agreement dated May 12, 1994, through Timothy
J. Kerwin, Representative, for a change of zoning from A-E to P-1A, re approximately 1.282
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acres located on the south side of S.R. 580, 500 feet west of Countryside Boulevard (street
address: 2575 S.R. 580) (Z/LU-2-12-00). Chief Deputy Clerk C. R. Short reported that one
letter in favor of the application has been received; and that the matter is properly before the
Board to be heard.
Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster stated that staff recommends
approval of the application.
The Local Planning Agency/Examiner Findings of Fact and Recommendation
for approval of the requested change of zoning from A-E to P-1A and companion land use
plan amendment from institutional to residential/office limited were filed and made a part of
the record.
In response to the Chairman=s call for persons wishing to be heard, Al
Brylewski, 2650 Countryside Boulevard, Clearwater, appeared and stated his concerns;
whereupon, Director of Development Review Services Paul Cassel appeared and referring
to a zoning map, described the surrounding area and stated that the restricted office use was
the best reuse of the land.
Responding to Mr. Brylewski=s concerns, Timothy J. Kerwin, Tracker Corp.,
A Florida Corp., presented a conceptual site plan and described the proposed one-story office
complex.
Commissioner Welch moved, seconded by Commissioner Latvala, that
Resolution No. 01-12 be adopted approving the zoning application, and that Ordinance No.
01-6 be adopted approving the land use application, subject to review and approval by the
Countywide Planning Authority (Z/LU-2-12-00). Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: Harris, Todd, Stewart, Seel, Latvala, Morroni and Welch.
Nays: None.
Absent and not voting: None.
#47 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
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Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster indicated that there are no
County Administrator Reports to be presented this date.
#48 REAPPOINTMENT OF JUNE CULLEN TO PINELLAS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCEAUTHORITY - APPROVED
Commissioner Stewart moved, seconded by Commissioner Morroni and
carried, that June Cullen be reappointed to the Pinellas County Housing Finance Authority
for a four-year term.
#49 APPOINTMENT OF ROBERT J. CARR TO PALM HARBOR COMMUNITY SERVICESAGENCY - APPROVED
Upon motion by Commissioner Latvala, seconded by Commissioner Stewart
and carried, Robert J. Carr was appointed to the seat vacated by Fred Zinober on the Palm
Harbor Community Services Agency.
#50a APPOINTMENTS OF PAUL ENGLEHART, RUSS SLOAN, MIKE MEIDEL OR KATIECOLE AND DARRYL ROUSON TO PINELLAS WORKFORCE BOARD, INC. D/B/A/WORKNET - APPROVED
Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended the following
individuals be appointed to the Pinellas Workforce Board, Inc.:
Paul Englehart, Hallmark DevelopmentRuss Sloan, St. Petersburg Area Chamber of CommerceMike Meidel or Katie Cole, Clearwater Regional Chamber of CommerceDarryl Rouson, Esquire, Rouson, Pellarchy & Davis
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Commissioner Stewart moved, seconded by Commissioner Todd and carried,
that the recommendation of the Interim County Administrator be approved.
#50b COMMISSIONER TODD RE VARIOUS ITEMS
Commissioner Todd reported that the Juvenile Welfare Board strongly
supports the Healthy Kids Program, but is asking the legislative delegation for help in solving
some apparent inequities. She related that the State of Florida=s requirement that there be a
local match for monies received is resulting in the return of $50 to $70 million to the federal
government; that Florida is the only state in the nation with this requirement; and that Pinellas
County provides a disproportionate share of the match.
Commissioner Todd reported on the Governor=s Election Commission; and
discussed her attempt to bring the Urban Consortium Committee to the County for its
national conference.
#50c COMMISSIONER WELCH RE VARIOUS ITEMS
Commissioner Welch indicated his pleasure in being appointed to the Data
Processing Board; reported on the Martin Luther King Day Parade in St. Petersburg; and
expressed his support for the Healthy Kids Program.
#50d COMMISSIONER MORRONI RE VARIOUS ITEMS
Commissioner Morroni reported on his tour of the Florida Botanical Gardens
and the Animal Services Shelter and expressed his appreciation for the many community
volunteers. He asked everyone to attend the Policemen and Firefighters Appreciation Dinner
to be held at the Sheraton Sand Key on February 9, 2001 at 6:30 P.M. and noted that the
money raised will go to the Crisis Intervention Training Program for law enforcement.
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#50e COMMISSIONER STEWART RE JOINT WORKSHOP WITH METROPOLITANPLANNING ORGANIZATION AND WORKNET BOARD RETREAT
Commissioner Stewart reminded the Board that a joint workshop with the
Metropolitan Planning Organization will be held January 29, 2001; and related that the
WorkNet Board has scheduled a day-long retreat for Saturday, January 20, 2001.
#50f COMMISSIONER SEEL RE HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAM
Commissioner Seel expressed her support for the Healthy Kids Program.
50g CHAIRMAN HARRIS RE MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY PARADE IN CLEARWATERAND THE INTERNET
Chairman Harris reported regarding his presentation of a proclamation on
behalf of the Board at the Martin Luther King Day parade in Clearwater; and reported that
a recent Convention and Visitors Bureau survey revealed that of 250,000 tourists
polled, 49.5 percent had booked reservations on line, up from 22 percent in 1999.
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Upon direction of the Chairman, there being no objection, the meeting was
adjourned at 7:45 P.M.