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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA AGENDA APRIL 25, 2017 TIME / PAGE NO. a Meeting Called to Order 9:00 a.m. 2. Pledge & Invocation 3. Consent Agenda ee 153 4. County Staff Business 5. Board Business 6. T.D.C. 5" Cent Report 7. PACES Foundation Project Update & Funding 8. Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review & Consideration of P.D.R.B. Recommendation of the Following Application 54 - Minor Subdivision Preliminary/Final Plat Approval — Ralph & Kara Rish * Parcel ID #03449-000R * Creek Lodge Plantation * Adjacent to Pleasant Rest Road * 9 Lot Subdivision over 25.78 Acres 9. Maddison Mills, of SWAT . : 55-56 - Tobacco Free County Parks 10. Public Discussion FS. 286.0105: {fa person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency or commission, with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. 10. "1 12. CONSENT AGENDA April 25, 2017 Minutes - March 28, 2017 — Regular Meeting Approval of Checks & Warrants for March, 2017 which are incorporated herein by reference, pursuant to Chapter 136.06 F.S. Agreement — Benjamin & Maria Foss * Parcel ID #02852-060R (Limited Maintenance Agreement * Ditch Maintenance * Charles Avenue) ~ MRD Associates, Inc. (Sea Turtle & Escarpment Monitoring & Rut Removal 2017-8.1 * May 1, 2017 thru October 31, 2017) Bid - Advertise to Receive Sealed Bids (Website Services for T.D.C.) — Award Bid #1617-16 * Engineering Services to Resurfacing Old Bay City, Phase III, County Road 5 & Atlantic Street (Southeastern Consulting Engineers, Inc. * #1 Ranked) . Budget Amendment #2 - General Fund (Amend the FY2016-17 Budget for General Fund Line Item Adjustments) Change Order — Mediacom Enterprise Solutions (CO #5 * Bid #1516-16 * Voice Communication System * Adding One Additional Hosted Line to Tax Collector's Office * Increase of $19.95 per month) Fee Waiver ~ Wewahitchka 6" Grade Parents & Students (Honeyville Community Center * 2017 Graduation Festivities * May 22, 2017) Inventory — County Extension (Asset Transfer to Surplus * #50-49 * 2002 Buick Century Sedan * VIN #2G4WS52J621263314) - Surplus (Asset Transfer to Public Works * #1-50-44 * 2003 Ford Club Wagon * VIN #1FBSS31SX3HA79790) . Request — Grant Department (Apply for an Agriculture Education & Promotion Facility/A.E.P.F. Grant through FL Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services * Build a New Extension Facility in Gulf County * in the amount of $800,000.00) . Request for Funds — Gulf County Sheriff's Office (Purchase Equipment for Beach Patrol Vehicle * $12,364.36) Resolution — Application with FL Department of Agriculture (Agriculture Education & Promotion Facility/A.E.P.F. Grant * Build a New Extension Facility in Gulf County) — Amend the FY2016-17 Budget (Public Works Fund) S.H.LP. — Authorization to Release Funds (PACES Foundation * $87,500.00) 1-21 22-32 33-35 36-38 39 40-41 42 43 45 46 47-48 49 50-51 52 53 MARCH 28, 2017 PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA REGULAR MEETING The Gulf County Board of County Commissioner met this date in regular session with the following members present: Chairman Ward McDaniel, Vice Chairman Sandy Quinn, Jr., and Commissioners Freddie Whitfield, Jimmy Rogers, and Phil McCroan Others present were: County Attomey Jeremy Novak, Clerk Rebecca L. Norris, Clerk Director of Finance & Management Rhonda Woodward, Clerk Budget & Finance Officer Sherry Herring, Deputy Clerk Leanna Roberts, Chief Administrator Don Butler, Assistant Administrator Michael L. Hammond, Deputy Administrator Kari Summers, Building Official George Knight, Central Services Director Lynn Lanier, Gulf County E.D.C. Staff Assistant Liana Sagins, Emergency Management Director Marshall Nelson, Gulf County E.M.S. Director Houston Whitfield, G.1.S. Coordinator Jessica Susich, Assistant Mosquito Control Director Austin Horton, County Planner Brett Lowry, Dewberry | Preble-Rish/County Engineer Clay Smallwood, Ill, Property Appraiser IT Tech Dennis Barfield, Jr., Public Works & Mosquito Control Director Mark Cothran, Assistant Public Works Director Lee Collinsworth, Sheriff's Department Captain Chris Buchanan, T.D.C. Executive Director Jennifer Adams, and Veterans’ Service Officer & S.H.1,P. Administrator Joe Paul. Sheriff's Department Captain Buchanan called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m., E.T. Chairman McDaniel opened the meeting with prayer and Commissioner Rogers led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, CONSENT AGENDA Chairman McDaniel called for public comment regarding the Consent Agenda. There was no public comment. Central Service Director Lanier requested that page 64 (signature page) of the Consent Agenda be pulled and be replaced with a revised signature page. Commissioner Quinn motioned to approve the Consent Agenda with the change. Commissioner Whitfield seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously, as follows: 1. Minutes - February 21, 2017 - Public Hearing — February 21, 2017 - Regular Meeting 2. Approval of Checks & Warrants for February, 2017 which are incorporated herein by reference, pursuant to Chapter 136.06 F.S. 3. Agreement - Jackson County BOCC (Emergency Management Facility Use) ~ Washington County BOCC (Emergency Management Facility Use) ~ CareerSource Gulf Coast & Haney Technical Center (Memorandum of Understanding * Codify the Existing Relationship for Service Provision) — CareerSource Gulf Coast & Gulf Coast State College (Memorandum of Understanding * Codify the Existing Relationship for Service Provision) — CareerSource Gulf Coast & FL Department of Education (Memorandum of Understating * Vocational Rehabilitation Services for Physical or Mental Impairment) ~ CareerSource Gulf Coast & National Caucus on Black Aged (Memorandum of Understanding * Codify the Existing Relationship for Service Provision) — FL Department of Transportation (License to Occupy & Use * Existing Right-of-Way of Dedicated & Used State Road 71, Streets & Alleys Lying Between Luke Ford Road & Johnson Lane) 4. Application — State of Florida (Subsequent Local Area Designation * CareerSource Gulf Coast) 5. Appointment — Apalachee Regional Planning Council (Municipal Elected - Charlie Pettis; Replacing Tony Justice) ~ Bay Regional Transportation Planning Board (Commissioner Jimmy Rogers; Replacing Jerry Barnes) 6. Bid — Advertise to Receive Sealed Bids (Sampling, Analysis & Reporting for Buckhorn Landfill, Five Points Landfill, & St. Joe Dump * Public Works) — Advertise to Receive Sealed Bids & Award to the Highest Bidder (Asset #70-613 * 2002 Chevrolet 4x4 * Asset #70-524 * 1996 Chevrolet 1500 * Asset #100-488 * 2000 Chevrolet 4x4 * Asset #70-632 * 2004 Duratech Tub Grinder * Asset #22-25 * 2003 Ford F150 Pickup * Asset #100-322 * 1979 Lowboy Trailer * Asset #75-28 * 1995 6x16 Trailer * Asset #75-152 * 2006 7x16 Trailer * Asset # Not Given * GCRD3 5x8 Trailer * Asset # Not Given * PW2 6x12 Trailer * Asset #100-537 * 1985 CAT Loader * Asset #70-348 * 1986 White Forklift * Asset #70-796 * 2000 Chevrolet Van 4x4 * Public Works) ~ Advertise to Receive Sealed Bids (Purchase New Jet Ski* South Gulf Fire Department) ~ Approve Ranking for Bid #1617-05 * RESTORE Act Grant Consultant (1 Langton Consulting * 2. Apalachee Regional Planning Council * 3. Grant Thorton * 4. Gouras & Associates * 5. GHS Environmental) 7. Budget Amendment #1 ~ BP & RESTORE Act Fund (Amend the FY2016-17 Budget for BP & RESTORE Act Fund for the Funding of the White City Park Project), as follows: Budget Amendment #1 ‘Amend the FY2016-17 Budget for BP & RESTORE Act Fund for the funding of the White City Park Project approved by the BOCC at the 1/26/2016 regular meeting. This amendment is being requested to allocate funding for approved expenditures, but does not change the overall budget. BP & RESTORE Act Fund Original Increase). Amended Budget __(Decrease| Budget Expenditu RA Finance & Admii 11951300-534000 Other Services 20,373 (19,235) 1,138 BP Parks & Recreation: 11957200-531000 Professional Services 0 5,000 5,000 11957200-544000 Rentals & Leases 0 = 7,000 7,000 11957200-546001 Repair & Maint-Build&Grnd 07,235 7,235 This Budget Amendment duly approved and adopted by the Gulf County Board of County Commissioners at their regular meeting on 28" day of March, 2017. (End) 8. Change Order — Mediacom Enterprise Solutions (CO #1 Amended * Bid #1516-16 * Voice Communication System * Adding Supervisor of Elections Office * increase of $235.55 per month) — Mediacom Enterprise Solutions (CO #2 * Bid #1516-16 * Voice Communication System * Adding Honeyville Community Center * Increase of $19.95 per month) — Mediacom Enterprise Solutions (CO #3 * Bid #1516-16 * Voice Communication System * Adding Sheriff's Office Annex * Increase of $27.95 per month) ~ Mediacom Enterprise Solutions (CO #4 * Bid #1516-16 * Voice Communication System * Deduction of Satellite Speakers & Changing Basic Conference Phone to Premium * Decrease of $50.00 per month) 9. Fee Waiver — Wewahitchka High School (Honeyville Community Center * Jr.-Sr. Prom * March 24 - 25, 2017) 10. Grant - Agreement (Amendment #1 * FL Department of Environmental Protection * FL Recreation Development Assistance Program/F.R.D.A.P. * Dead Lakes Park, Phase II * A7098) — Contract Extension (FL Department of Transportation * Transportation Regional Incentive Program/T.R.LP. * P#422457-3-38-01/C#* Stumphole Revetment * Extend to April 28, 2018) 11. _ Inventory — GIS Department (Asset Disposal * #265-21 * HP Design Jet 815 MFP * Serial #DK39H61021 * #265-2 * HP Design Jet Large Format Printer * Serial #SG14N43109) — County Jail/Detention Facility (Asset Disposal * #22-25 * 2003 Ford F150 * VIN #1FTRF17W53KA21411) — Public Works (Asset Disposal * #70-672 * 2004 Duratech Tub Grinder * Serial #40-2-CJ-0109 * #70-613 * 2002 Chevrolet 150 4x4 * VIN #1GCEK 147122220417 * #70-524 * 1996 Chevrolet 1500 * VIN #1GCEK14W5TZ204701* #100-488 * 2000 Chevrolet 1500 4x4 * VIN #1GCEK14V9YZ367420 * #70-632 * 2004 Duratech Tub Grinder * No Serial Number Given * Asset #22-25 * 2003 Ford F150 Pickup * No VIN Number Given * Asset #100-322 * 1979 Lowboy Trailer * No Serial Number Given * Asset #75-28 * 1995 6x16 Trailer * No Serial Number Given * Asset #75-152 * 2006 7x16 Trailer * No Serial Number Given * Asset # Not Given * GCRD3 5x8 Trailer * No Serial Number Given * Asset # Not Given * PW2 6x12 Trailer * No Serial Number Given * Asset #100-537 * 1985 CAT Loader * No Serial Number Given * Asset #70-348 * 1986 White Forklift * No Serial Number Given * Asset #70-796 * 2000 Chevrolet Van 4x4 * No VIN Number Given) 12. Policy - County Fire District Spending Authority & Credit Card 13. Refund Request — Gulf County Tax Collector (Parcel ID #02452-001R * $46.95) 14. Request - Emergency Management (Designate August 15, 2005 as Marshall Nelson Effective Date & Approve to Pay the Cost to Claim the Creditable Service between August 15, 2005 & October 1, 2012 * to be paid from Emergency Management Budget) — Grant Department (Apply for a FL Boating Improvement Program/F.B.1.P. Grant through FL Fish & Wildlife Commission * Renovation & Maintenance for White City Park Boat Ramp & Facility * 75/25 Matching Grant) — Public Works (Dispose of Previous Junked Items that Received No Bids * Dispose in the Most Economic Way) 15. Request for Funds - Commissioner Whitfield ($2,000.00 from T.D.C. Sports Complex, Parks & Recreation for Repairs to Max Fleming Park) — Gulf County Sheriff's Office (DARE Pamphlets — Crime Prevention * $295.00) 16. Resignation Letter — Emergency Management (Marshall Nelson * March 31, 2022) 17. _ Resolution - Application with FL Department of Transportation (Transportation Alternative Set Aside Funding * Americus Avenue Ditch Outfall Project), as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 2017-08 AUTHORIZING AND SUPPORTING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVE (TA) SET-ASIDE FUNDING FOR AMERICUS AVENUE DITCH OUTFALL PROJECT. *Complete Resolution on file with Clerk* (End) — Amend the FY2016-17 Budget (Beach Renourishment Fund & Municipal Service Taxing Unit Fund), as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 2017-09 WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Guif County, Florida, has unanticipated bond proceed revenue in the Beach Renourishment Project Fund and the Municipal Service Taxing Unit Debt Service Fund; and WHEREAS, said revenue is necessary for approved expenditures and appropriations in Fiscal Year 2016-17; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows: The 2016-17 Fiscal Year Budget is to be amended, as follows: Beach Renourishment Fund Original Increase). + Amended Budget __(Decrea: Budi Revenues: 12138400-384000-CBA BRP Debt Proceeds- CBA Bond 0 3,968,791 3,968,791 12138400-384000-MSTU BRP Debt Proceeds- MSTU Bond «03,419,164 3.419, 164 Reserves & Transfers Out: 12158100-591000-MSTU MSTU Inter-Fund Transfer Out 0 341,917 341,917 Expenditures: BRP Beach Restoration/Renourishment-CBA Bond Proceeds 12151700-573000-CBA Other Debt Service Costs oO 140,564 140,564 12153700-531000-CBA Professional Services 0 © 3,828,227 3,828,227 BRP Beach Restoration/Renourishment-MSTU Bond Proceeds 12161700-573000-MSTU Other Debt Service Costs. 0 127,539 127,539 12153700-531000-MSTU Professional Services 0 2,949,708 2,949,708 Municipal Service Taxing Unit Fund Original Increase/_ Amended Budget __(Decreas Budget Revenues & Transfers-In: 20438100-381000 MSTU Inter-fund Transfer In 0 341,917 341,917 Reserves & transfers Out: 20459800-599001 MSTU Resv- CCF Bond Reserve 0 341,917 341,917 THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED by the Gulf County Board of County Commissioners, this 28" day of March, 2017. (End) ~ Amend the FY2016-17 Budget (BP & RESTORE Act Fund), as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 2017-10 WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Gulf County, Florida, has unanticipated grant revenue in the BP & RESTORE Act Fund; and WHEREAS, said revenue is necessary for approved grant expenditures to be incurred in Fiscal Year 2016-17; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows: The 2016-17 Fiscal Year budget is to be amended, as follows: BP & RESTORE Act Fund Original Increase’. Amended Budget (Decreas Budget Revenues: 111938100-331100-RESO1 Restore Act MYIP Planning Asst. 0 20.878 20,878 Expenditures RA Finance & Admin MYIP Planning Assist Grant (RESO1): 11951300-512000-RESO1 Regular Salaries & Wages 0 9.745 9.745 41951300-521000-RESO1 FICA Taxes (Soc Sec Match) ‘589 589 0 11951300-21001-RESO1 FICA Taxes (Medicare Match) 0 138 138 11951300-522000-RESO1 Retirement Contributions. 0 2,121 2,121 11951300-23000-RESO1 Life & Health insurance 0 4747 4,747 11951300-531000-RESO1 Professional Services 0 4317 4317 11951300-534000-RESO1 Other Services 9 323 323 11951300-549000-RESO1 Other Current Charges & Obliga. 0 1,898 1,898 THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED by the Gulf County Board of County Commissioners, this 28" day of March, 2017. (End) — Amend the FY2016-17 Budget (General Grant Fund), as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 2017-14 WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Gulf County, Florida, has unanticipated grant revenue in the General Grant Fund; and WHEREAS, said revenue is necessary for approved grant expenditures to be incurred in Fiscal Year 2016-17; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows: The 2016-17 Fiscal Year Budget is to be amended, as follows: General Grant Fund Original Increase) Amended Budget (Decrease) __ Budget 11433400-334490-GIGP County Incentive Grant Program 0 6,987 6,987 \ditures County incentive Grant Program 11454100-563000-CIGP Infrastructure 0 6,897 6,987 THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED by the Gulf County Board of County Commissioners, this 28" day of March, 2017. (End) —Amend the FY2016-17 Budget (St. Joseph Fire Control District Fund), as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 2017-12 WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Gulf County, Florida, has unanticipated revenue in the St. Joseph Fire Control District Fund; and WHEREAS, said revenue adjustments are necessary for expenditures and appropriations in Fiscal Year 2016-17; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows: The 2016-17 Fiscal Year Budget is to be amended, as follows: St. Joseph Fire Control District Fund Origi Budget Revenues: 10633100-331200-VFA Volunteer Fire Dept Match Grt 0 1,824 1,824 Reserves & Transfers Out: 10659800-599001 SJFC Resv-CCF Communication 133,234 (76,985) 56,249 Expenditures: SJFC St. Joe Fire Control District: 10852200-552002 Oper Supp- Tools & Small Equip ° 68,340 68,340 10852200-564000 Machinery & Equipment 0 8.645 8,645 SJFC South Gulf Fire Department: 10852204-664000-VFA Machinery & Equipment 0 1,824 1,824 THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED by the Gulf County Board of County Commissioners, this 28" day of March, 2017. (End) — Amend the FY2016-17 Budget (Public Works Fund), as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 2017-13 WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Gulf County, Florida, has unanticipated revenue in the Public Works Fund for sale of scrap material; and WHEREAS, said revenue is necessary for approved expenditures and appropriations incurred in Fiscal Year 2016-17; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows: The 2016-17 Fiscal Year Budget is to be amended, as follows: Public Works Fund 5000 Sale Surplus Material & Scrap 4,093 940 2,033 Pub Wk Finance & Admin 10451300-562000-BLDG Buildings 3,000 940 3,940 THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED by the Gulf County Board of County Commissioners, this 28" day of March, 2017 (End) — License Agreement with FL Department of Transportation (Construct or Improve State Road 71 * Financial Project #4307891), as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 2017-14 BY MOTION of Commissioner Quinn, seconded by Commissioner Whitfield, the following Resolution was adopted: WHEREAS, THE State of Florida Department of Transportation proses to construct or improve State Road No. 71, Financial Project No. 4307891, in Gulf County, Florida; and WHEREAS, it is necessary that certain lands now owned by Gulf County be used temporarily by the State of Florida for the use and benefit of the State of Florida Department of Transportation; and WHEREAS, said use is in the best interest of the County; and 10 WHEREAS, the State of Florida Department of Transportation has made application to said County to execute and deliver to the State of Florida Department of Transportation a license agreement, or agreements, in favor of the State of Florida, for the purpose of transportation facility improvements, and said request having been duly considered NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Gulf County, that the application of the State of Florida Department of Transportation for a license agreement or agreements are for transportation purposes which are in the public or community interest and for public welfare; that a license agreement or agreements, in favor of the State of Florida, in Gulf County, should be drawn and executed by the Board of County Commissioners. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution be forwarded forthwith to the State of Florida Department of Transportation at 1074 Highway 90, Chipley, Florida 32428. STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF GULF | HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true copy of a Resolution adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Gulf County, Florida at a meeting held on this 28" day of March, 2017. (End) 18. _S.HILP. — Housing Counseling Funding Certification (Foreclosure Counseling Program * Requesting $10,000.00) — Forgiveness of Previous S.H.1.P. Loan (Valene Wiliams * 538 Williamsburg Road, Wewahitchka) — Subordination Agreement (Melissa Stringfellow Owens n/k/a Melissa Rushing * 340 Roberts Cemetery Road, Wewahitchka) (End) PROCLAMATION — NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK Nancy Brockman with the Gulf County Libraries appeared before the Board to discuss annual celebration of National Library Week. Ms. Brockman presented a newsletter to the Commissioners and requested that the Board adopt a proclamation for National Library Week. She then read the proposed proclamation for consideration. Commissioner McCroan motioned to adopt this proclamation. Commissioner Rogers seconded the motion. Chairman McDaniel called for public comment. There being no public comment, the motion passed unanimously. 10 11 REIMBURSEMENT — WASTE PRO Ralph Mills, Regional Vice President of Waste Pro, appeared before the Board and presented two (2) checks; one (1), in the amount of $13,500.00, for fees for the use of the County's facilities while the transfer station was being built, and the second (2) check, in the amount of $17,620.00 representing the percentage the County received from Out-of-County tipping fees. He stated that Waste Pro would like to pay the fees quarterly instead of annually. Upon inquiry by Chairman McDaniel, County Attorney Novak reported there is no conflict within the contract regarding paying the fees on a quarterly basis. Commissioner Whitfield motioned that the County take these (fees from Waste Pro) on a quarterly basis. Commissioner Quinn seconded the motion. Chairman McDaniel called for public comment. There being no public comment, the motion passed unanimously. ROAD PAVING — FIVE POINTS ROAD Ralph Mills, Regional Vice President of Waste Pro, discussed the paving of the transfer station road (Five Points Road); reporting that the County was in the process of closing Five Points Landfill and it was agreed to delay the paving until all heavy trucks where finished hauling into the Landfill, He stated that Waste Pro has received three (3) bids (for the paving project) and will need a few days to allow the engineers (for Waste Pro) to review these bids. Mr. Mills reported that he will come back before the Board to provide a time-table as to when the construction will begin. Upon inquiry by Chairman McDaniel, Public Works Director Cothran reported that the County is through with the heavy dump trucks on Five Points Road. ‘THANK YOU ~ SOLID WASTE SERVICES Ralph Mills, Regional Vice President of Waste Pro thanked the Board for allowing Waste Pro to service Gulf County; stating that he is looking forward to a long relationship. TRIUMPH ~ BP FUNDS Assistant Administrator Hammond provided an update to the Board regarding Triumph and BP money; reporting that E.D.C. Director Holly and RESTORE Act Coordinator Yeager are in Tallahassee today regarding this matter. After discussion, Assistant ‘Administrator Hammond requested the Board draft a letter (to the Legislature) requesting the language of Senate Bill 384 be amended. County Attorney Novak read a proposed letter for consideration . Commissioner McCroan motioned to submit the letter. Commissioner Whitfield seconded the motion. Chairman McDaniel called for public comment. There being no public comment, the motion passed unanimously BID AWARD #1617-17, #1617-18 & #1617-19 PROJECTS Upon recommendation by S.H.LP. Administrator Paul, Commissioner Quinn motioned to award Bid #1617-17 for S.H.I.P. Project — Verlene Franklin to RA Driesbach, LLC, in the amount of $43,275.00, Bid #1617-18 for S.H.I.P. Project — Early Lewis to Vision Builders, in the amount of $39,500.00, and Bid #1617-19 for S.H.I.P. Project - Beverly Maddox to Vision Builders, in the amount of $40,200.00. Commissioner Rogers seconded the 11 12 motion. Chairman McDaniel called for public comment. There being no public comment, the motion passed unanimously RESOLUTION ~ CHRIS BLASCHUM WAY Veterans’ Service Officer Paul read a proposed resolution to the Board for consideration. Upon motion by Commissioner McCroan, second by Commissioner Whitfield, and after discussion, the motion passed unanimously, as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 2017-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE GULF COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION TO RENAME THE “BEACON HILL PARK ROAD” TO “CHRIS BLASCHUM WAY"; DIRECTING COUNTY DEPARTMENTS FOR PROPER IMPLEMENTATION; SIGNAGE AND MAINTENANCE. *Complete Resolution on file with Clerk* (End) MONTHLY REPORT ~ GULF COUNTY Gulf County E.M.S. Director Whitfield appeared before the Board to present the February, 2017 monthly report . He also thanked Public Works for keeping the fleet on the road VISITOR GUIDE — GULF COUNTY T. T.D.C. Executive Director Adams appeared before the Board to present the new 2017 Visitor Guides (Bid #1617-07) ; reporting that 70,000 copies of both guide books will be delivered next week. AMEND POLICY - COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT SPENDING AUTHORITY & CREDIT CARD County Attorney Novak requested that the Board amend the previously adopted County Fire District Spending Authority and Credit Card Policy on page 95 from the Consent (Item #12) to include that it would be the spending authority per month for the Fire Chiefs and Fire Coordinator on a monthly basis. Commissioner Quinn motioned to amend the County Fire District Spending Authority & Credit Card Policy. Commissioner Rogers seconded the motion. Chairman McDaniel called for public comment. There being no public comment, the motion passed unanimously. OPENING BID #1617-15 — GULF COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT PAVILION Deputy Clerk Roberts stated that we are here today to open sealed bids for Bid #1617- 15 for the Gulf County Health Department Pavilion; reporting that there was only one (1) sealed bid received, that being Cathey Construction. Central Service Director Lanier stated aloud Cathey Construction’s bid, in the amount of $78,407.00. She reported that the Gulf County Health Department's budget for this project is only $18,000.00; stating that the bid will be submitted to them for review. After discussion by members of the Board, Chairman McDaniel called for a representative from the Gulf County Health 12 13 Department. There was no representative in the audience. Chief Administrator Butler reported that this is a request from the Gulf County Health Department for the County to tun their project through the County's procurement process and it was their design bid specs for this project. Upon inquiry by Chairman McDaniel, Chief Administrator Butler recommended that the Board table the bid. After discussion, Commissioner Quinn Motioned to table Bid #1617-15 for the Gulf County Health Department Pavilion. Commissioner McCroan seconded the motion. Chairman McDaniel called for public comment. There being no public comment, the motion passed unanimously. PROPOSED RESOLUTION - WILDFLOWER Commissioner McCroan stated that the Board was approached at a previous meeting regarding a proposed wildflower resolution; reporting that he and Chief Administrator Butler have received a petition from the ladies at the Garden Club. He requested that County Attorney Novak look into this proposed resolution. PARKING ~ C30 Commissioner McCroan discussed his concems regarding public parking on the side of the road on C30 being a safety matter; requesting that Chief Administrator Butler contact D.0.T. regarding this. Chief Administrator Butler stated that the conversation was specifically South of Treasure Bay; reporting that it is narrow in that area. Commissioner McCroan stated that it is North of Treasure Bay (not south). Chief Administrator Butler reported that he will contact D.O.T. and hopefully they can map it out and the soft approach would be to place plastic posts. He stated that if this does not work, then the Board will need to consider adopting an ordinance to allow the Sheriff to ticket those that do park there. THANK YOU — COUNTY STAFF Commissioner Whitfield thanked County Staff while he was out briefly. RED LIGHT — COUNTY ROAD 386 & STATE ROAD 71 Commissioner Whitfield discussed the need for a red light at CR 386 and SR 71; reporting that a dangerous situation is developing in this area and there is a need RED LIGHT - RIVER ROAD & STATE ROAD 71 Commissioner Whitfield stated that the County will soon need to address a need of a red light at SR 71 and River Road; reporting that at this intersection is where all the school traffic exits which is right into the sun. RED LIGHT ~ COUNTY ROAD 386 & STATE ROAD 71 Commissioner Whitfield inquired whether the red light at CR 386 & SR 71 can be plugged into the Road Paving Project being that this entire road is going to be paved and is going to make it worse for the traffic. He discussed the possibility of running the red light three (3) days at the end of the week 13

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