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1. CALL TO ORDER: April 21, 1998, at 9:35 a.m., in the Palm Beach County Governmental Center, West Palm Beach, Florida. 1.A. ROLL CALL MEMBERS AND OFFICERS PRESENT: Chair Burt Aaronson Vice-Chair Maude Ford Lee Commissioner Ken L. Foster - Absent Commissioner Mary McCarty Commissioner Karen T. Marcus Commissioner Warren H. Newell Commissioner Carol A. Roberts County Administrator Robert Weisman County Attorney Denise Dytrych Chief Deputy Clerk John W. Dame Deputy Clerk Michael E. Cummins 1.B. INVOCATION - Commissioner Lee 1.C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. AGENDA APPROVAL 2.A. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, SUBSTITUTIONS County Administrator Weisman noted the Agenda changes as follows: PAGE ITEM
6 3A-2 DELETED: an original executed Satisfaction of Mortgage, Termination of Loan Agreement, Mortgage and Security Agreement and UCC Financing Statement for Florida Health Facilities Corp. (of Palm Beach County) dated as of September 1, 1984 (R84-1347) for the Minutes Department. (Clk) (Previously received and filed) 8 3C-10 REVISED SUMMARY: On December 6, 1994, Palm Beach County, The Village of Royal Palm Beach and Royal Palm Beach Colony entered into an agreement ... The original agreement was silent as to the responsibility for paying for the relocation of utility lines. Staff has negotiated this agreement under which the county would be responsible for the water main relocation ($127,100) and the Village for the force main relocation ($95,500). District 6 (Eng) 9 3E-2 DELETED: Application for additional Federal grant funds for Cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) - $130,890, Quality Improvement -$118,425, Training and Technical Assistance - $11,131 for a total grant increase of $260,446. (Comm Serv) (Further staff review) 10 3E-3 REVISED TITLE & SUMMARY:
Application for Contract No. IC-801-1 with the Area Agency on
Aging of Palm Beach/Treasure Coast, Inc. (AAA). ... 2.A. - CONTINUED 3.E.3. - CONTINUED general revenue funds, $108,645.22 in required County match (10%), $376,020.78 10 3E-4 REVISED SUMMARY: The Division of Senior Services DOSS) , as a designated lead agency in
Palm Beach County, is applying for funding for the HCE program from the AAA. DOSS will provide case
management to qualifying, frail seniors at a hourly rate of $47.60 21 5A-3 ADD-ON: Staff recommends motion to adopt: a Resolution by the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, finding that ComScape Telecommunications, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of ComScape Holding, Inc., and Subsidiaries, be approved as a qualified applicant pursuant to S.288.106, Florida Statutes; and providing an appropriation of up to $73,500 as local participation in the Qualified Target Industry Tax Refund Program pursuant to the Palm Beach County Job Growth Incentive Grant Program; and providing for an effective date. SUMMARY: ComScape Telecommunications, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of ComScape Holding, Inc. and Subsidiaries (hereafter "ComScape Telecommunications"), has filed a Qualified Target Industry (QTI) Tax Refund Program application with Enterprise Florida, Inc. which manages this program. The company will create 98 full time jobs in Palm Beach County which will pay an average salary of $52,000 per annum. ComScape Telecommunications is seeking $490,000 in State tax refunds over a four (4) year period. Enterprise Florida, Inc. may not grant the maximum amount of tax refunds requested by a QTI applicant. Local participation, a 20% match, is required under the State's QTI Program. Staff recommends that this company be approved as a QTI Business pursuant to s.288.106, Florida Statutes, with the necessary commitment of local financial support by the appropriation of up to $73,500. This Columbus, Ohio, company plans to establish its national headquarters in Palm Beach County, is presently considering the West Palm Beach Area and other potential sites in this County, and may lease or purchase 10,000-20,000 square feet of space. (Economic Development) Countywide (HF) (Admin) 21 5A-4 ADD-ON: Staff recommends motion to adopt: a Resolution by the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, finding that the Port of Palm Beach District has incurred expenses administering the Interlocal Waterfront Redevelopment Agreement R93-1439.1D, 2.A. - CONTINUED 5.A.4. - CONTINUED Amendment R96-1853D; finding that reimbursement to the Port of Palm Beach District by Palm Beach County for certain eligible expenses is appropriate; and providing an appropriation not to exceed $1,058.83 to reimburse the Port of Palm Beach District for said expenses; and providing for an effective date. SUMMARY: Staff recommends that the Board approve an appropriation not to exceed $1058.83 in order to provide for the reimbursement of expenses incurred as a result of Palm Beach County's participation with the Port of Palm Beach District, the City of Riviera Beach/Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, and the City of West Palm Beach in the Interlocal Waterfront Redevelopment Agreement, R93-1439.1, Amendments R95-1091D, R96-1853D. Each participant contributed $20,000 of the total of $80,000 allocated under the Agreement for contractual services. The other participants have fully paid their equal share of the expenses incurred for activities performed for all four participants. The $1,058.83 would be paid to the Port of Palm Beach District, which as contract administrator made payment on said expenses. Sufficient funds remain from the $20,000 allocated by the Board for this $1,058.83 reimbursement. (Economic Development) Countywide (HF) (Admin) 22 5B-1 MOVED TO CONSENT 3D-1: a license with YHR Dock Owners' Association, Inc. in Jupiter Heights to maintain and control a dock currently existing on certain County right-of-way in unincorporated Tequesta. (Co Atty) (Requested by Commissioner Marcus) 23 5D-2 REVISED TITLE & SUMMARY: Recommendations from the Citizens Advisory Committee on Health
and Human Services on the Service Categories for Fiscal Year 1998-99, for the Financially Assisted
Agencies (FAA's): A) ... B) ... C) ...; and D) ... SUMMARY: The Palm Beach County Citizens Advisory
Committee on Health and Human Services ... These recommendations are based on a projection that a 25 5G-1 REVISED TITLE: A) approve a Contract with the State of Florida Department of Community Affairs accepting a grant ... B) approve an additional position within the Emergency Management Division ... C) approve the standard "Inter-Local Agreement" formats ... D) approve an Inter-Local Agreement which will be used to sub-contract with the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council to assist in the development of the "Local Mitigation Strategy" plan for an amount not to exceed $320,000; E) authorize the County Administrator or his designee to sign the "Inter-Local Agreements" as referenced in C & D above on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners; and, F) approve Budget Amendment of $614,250 to accept grant funds and to provide expense appropriations with no cash match required in the general fund. (Pub Safety) 2.A. - CONTINUED 26 5G-2 DELETED: A) approve a Contract with the State of Florida Department of Community Affairs accepting a $106,450 grant for the development of a "Business Community Recovery and Redevelopment Strategy Implementation" plan; B) approve an additional employee complement within the Emergency Management Division to coordinate the implementation of the "Business Redevelopment" plan (the position to exist only for duration of grant funding); and C) approve Budget Amendment to accept grant proceeds and to provide expense appropriations. (Pub Safety) (Waiting on state contracts) 26 5G-3 DELETED: a Contract with Glenn O. Johnson and Associates for not more than $45,000 to assist in the development of the "Business Community Recovery and Redevelopment Strategy Implementation" plan. (Pub Safety) (Waiting on state contracts) 27 5G-4 DELETED: A) a Contract with the State of Florida Department of Community Affairs accepting a $476,334 grant for the purchase and installation of an emergency power electrical generator for the County's Special Care Unit at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Building; B) ...; and C) Budget Amendment of $476,334 ... (Pub Safety) (Waiting on state contracts) 27 5H-1 MOVED TO CONSENT 3G-2: A) Budget Amendment in Fund 338 Sheriff vehicles Loan FY 1998 to setup the budget for the $2,800,000 loan, the transfer to the Sheriff for the equipment purchases and the cost of issuance. B) Budget Amendment in Fund 295 to set up the transfer from the Sheriff for the payment of debt service on the $2,800,000 loan. (OFMB) 2.B. ADOPTION MOTION to adopt the Agenda as amended. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent. 3. CONSENT AGENDA - See Page 14 for approval. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M. - See Pages 15-20. 5. REGULAR AGENDA - See Pages 20-24. 6. BOARD APPOINTMENTS - See Pages 24-27. 7. STAFF COMMENTS - See Page 28. 8. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS - See Pages 28-31. 9. ADJOURNMENT - See Page 31. ***** CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL ***** 3.A. ADMINISTRATION 3.A.1. RECEIVE AND FILE ROYAL PALM BEACH VILLAGE COUNCIL RESOLUTION 98-16 REQUESTING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO INSTALL A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF STATE ROAD 80 AND LAMSTEIN LANE IN THE VILLAGE OF ROYAL PALM BEACH. APPROVED 4-21-98 3.A.2. DELETED CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED 3.A.3. a. DOCUMENT R-98-505-D RECEIVE AND FILE AN EXECUTED STANDARD RECLAIMED WATER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DATED FEBRUARY 17, 1998, WITH C. BRUCE PEARSON. APPROVED 4-21-98 b. DOCUMENT R-98-506-D RECEIVE AND FILE AN EXECUTED STANDARD RECLAIMED WATER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DATED FEBRUARY 17, 1998, WITH SAWGRASS LAKES HOA, INC. APPROVED 4-21-98 3.A.4. a. DOCUMENT R-98-507-D RECEIVE AND FILE AN AGREEMENT COVERING THE OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT WITH RENO AIR, INC., DATED MARCH 25, 1998, FROM FEBRUARY 6, 1998, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1998. APPROVED 4-21-98 b. DOCUMENT R-98-508-D RECEIVE AND FILE AN EXECUTED NORTH COUNTY GENERAL AVIATION AIRPORT HANGAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CHARLES R. MODICA FROM MARCH 25, 1998, THROUGH MARCH 24, 1999, AT $400 PER MONTH. APPROVED 4-21-98 3.B. CLERK 3.B.1. WARRANT LIST DATED APRIL 20, 1998. APPROVED APRIL 21, 1998 COMPUTER CHECKS $17,746,621.14 WIRE TRANSFERS 32,427,878.92 MANUAL CHECKS 251,197.01 $50,425,697.07 3.B.2. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL MEETINGS OF FEBRUARY 24, 1998; ZONING MEETING OF FEBRUARY 26, 1998; REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 17, 1998; AND WORKSHOP MEETING OF MARCH 24, 1998. APPROVED 4-21-98 3.B.3. CONTRACTS ON THE CONTRACT LIST EXECUTED BY THE PURCHASING DIRECTOR OR TOURIST DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR: a. DOCUMENT R-98-509-D PURCHASE ORDER FOR $189,706 WITH EMERGENCY ONE, INC., FOR ONE AIR/LIGHTING SUPPORT VEHICLE AT $198,362 PLUS OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT AT $23,344 LESS TRADE-IN FOR $32,000 OF THREE PUMPER TRUCKS. APPROVED 4-21-98 CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED 3.B.3. - CONTINUED b. TERM CONTRACT FOR $100,000 WITH SALETRONICS, INC., AND FUTURE MEDIA PRODUCTS, INC., FOR A TELCON SYSTEMS MULTIPLEXER EQUIPMENT, COMPONENTS AND SOFTWARE FROM APRIL 21, 1998, THROUGH APRIL 20, 1999. APPROVED 4-21-98 c. TERM CONTRACT FOR $270,000 WITH BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, INC., AND DOLPHIN TIRE COMPANY OF FLORIDA TO PROVIDE TRANSIT BUS TIRES ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS FROM APRIL 22, 1998, THROUGH OCTOBER 21, 1999. APPROVED 4-21-98 d. TERM CONTRACT FOR $472,000 WITH FLORIDA DETROIT DIESEL-ALLISON TO PROVIDE DETROIT DIESEL ENGINE AND ALLISON TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT PARTS FROM APRIL 21, 1998, THROUGH OCTOBER 20, 1999. APPROVED 4-21-98 e. TERM CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR $310,000 WITH H & H LIQUID SLUDGE DISPOSAL, INC., TO HAUL AND DISPOSE OF SEWAGE CAKE SLUDGE FROM MAY 26, 1998, THROUGH NOVEMBER 25, 1999. APPROVED 4-21-98 f. TERM CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR $180,000 WITH FLOWERS CHEMICAL LABORATORY, INC., TO PROVIDE LABORATORY ANALYSIS FOR WATER QUALITY STANDARDS FROM MAY 1, 1998, THROUGH APRIL 30, 1999. APPROVED 4-21-98 g. DOCUMENT R-98-510-D TOURIST DEVELOPMENT TAX CATEGORY A 1998 GRANT AGREEMENT WITH PALM BEACH GOLF GETAWAY, INC., FOR $15,000 TO PROMOTE GOLF VACATIONS IN THE COUNTY FROM JANUARY, 1998, THROUGH JUNE, 1998. APPROVED 4-21-98 h. DOCUMENT R-98-511-D TOURIST DEVELOPMENT TAX CATEGORY A 1998 GRANT AGREEMENT WITH 4M MARKETING COOPERATIVE FOR UP TO $20,000 FOR ADVERTISING AND MARKETING EXPENSES TO PROMOTE TOURISM IN THE COUNTY FROM APRIL 1, 1998, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1998. APPROVED 4-21-98 3.B.4. DOCUMENT R-98-512-D AMENDMENT 2 TO MAINTENANCE CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, INC., NOT TO EXCEED $78,964.07 FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE COUNTY'S LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL SYSTEM SOFTWARE FROM JUNE 18, 1998, THROUGH JUNE 17, 1999. (AMENDS R-96-664-D) APPROVED 4-21-98 3.C. ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS 3.C.1. DOCUMENT R-98-513-D CONTRACT WITH COMMUNITY ASPHALT CORPORATION FOR $2,765,606.50 TO WIDEN CRESTWOOD BOULEVARD TO FOUR LANES FROM CYPRESS LAKE DRIVE TO OKEECHOBEE BOULEVARD. APPROVED 4-21-98 CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED 3.C.2. a. DOCUMENT R-98-514-D COUNTY DEED CONVEYING TO JAMES J. O'BRIEN, AS TRUSTEE, 0.096 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF HAVERHILL ROAD EXTENSION BETWEEN WINSTON TRAILS BOULEVARD AND LANTANA ROAD FOR $10. APPROVED 4-21-98 b. WARRANTY DEED FROM JAMES J. O'BRIEN, AS TRUSTEE, CONVEYING TO THE COUNTY 0.14 ACRES OF LAND AT THE SOUTHEAST INTERSECTION OF HAVERHILL ROAD EXTENSION AND WINSTON TRAILS BOULEVARD FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NORTHBOUND RIGHT-HAND TURN LANE ONTO WINSTON TRAILS BOULEVARD FOR $10. APPROVED 4-21-98 3.C.3. a. RESOLUTION R-98-515 APPLICATION AND RESOLUTION TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR $3,606,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDS FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL GROUP 5 TO LINK ADDITIONAL SIGNAL LIGHTS TO THE COUNTY'S CENTRALIZED TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM, INSTALL THE FIRST PHASE OF A VIDEO MONITORING SYSTEM AND REVISE/UPGRADE THE COMPUTER CONTROL ROOM. NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED. APPROVED 4-21-98 b. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-602 BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $3,606,000 IN THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND ESTABLISHING GRANT REVENUE FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL GROUP 5 TO LINK ADDITIONAL SIGNAL LIGHTS TO THE COUNTY'S CENTRALIZED TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM, INSTALL THE FIRST PHASE OF A VIDEO MONITORING SYSTEM AND REVISE/UPGRADE THE COMPUTER CONTROL ROOM. APPROVED 4-21-98 3.C.4. a. DOCUMENT R-98-516-D CONTRACT WITH ROSSO PAVING & DRAINAGE, INC., FOR $76,481.20 FOR TAYLOR ROAD PAVING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS FROM INDIANTOWN ROAD TO THE OAK WOOD LAKES SUBDIVISION. APPROVED 4-21-98 b. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-604 BUDGET TRANSFER OF $91,930 IN THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT DISTRICT A FUND FROM THE RESERVE STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS ACCOUNT TO THE ROAD AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS ACCOUNT FOR TAYLOR ROAD PAVING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS FROM INDIANTOWN ROAD TO THE OAK WOOD LAKES SUBDIVISION. APPROVED 4-21-98 CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED 3.C.5. DOCUMENT R-98-517-D RELEASE OF DRAINAGE EASEMENT RIGHTS ON 2.2 ACRES OF LAND ON THE WEST SIDE OF JOG ROAD FROM LAKE IDA ROAD TO BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD TO HEINZ KAHLERT, INDIVIDUALLY, AND HERBERT F. KAHLERT AND HEINZ KAHLERT, AS CO-TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST A OF THE WILL OF FRITZ M. KAHLERT, SINCE ALL DRAINAGE REQUIREMENTS WILL NOW BE CONSTRUCTED IN OTHER LOCATIONS. APPROVED 4-21-98 3.C.6. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-603 BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $100,000 IN THE ROAD IMPACT FEES AREA I FUND TO APPROPRIATE THE DEVELOPER'S IMPACT FEE PAYMENT FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION ON LANTANA ROAD FROM STATE ROAD 7 TO LYONS ROAD. APPROVED 4-21-98 3.C.7. DOCUMENT R-98-518-D ANNUAL AGREEMENT WITH ROY-FISHER & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR AN HOURLY NOT-TO-EXCEED FEE OR FIXED FEE AS MAY BE REQUIRED AND NEGOTIATED FOR EACH PROJECT, TO PROVIDE VARIOUS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES TO THE COUNTY FROM APRIL 21, 1998, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1998. APPROVED 4-21-98 3.C.8. DELETED 3.C.9. READ INTO THE RECORDS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTE 287.055, A NOTICE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES REQUIRED FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM GROUP 5 PROJECT AND TO AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE SERVICES. APPROVED 4-21-98 3.C.10. DOCUMENT R-98-519-D INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF ROYAL PALM BEACH TRANSFERRING FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION AND JURISDICTION TO THE COUNTY OF THE FOLSOM ROAD/CRESTWOOD BOULEVARD REALIGNMENT AND CRESTWOOD BOULEVARD FROM NORTH OF THE REALIGNMENT TO OKEECHOBEE BOULEVARD. THE COUNTY WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE WATER MAIN RELOCATION ($127,100) AND THE VILLAGE OF ROYAL PALM BEACH FOR THE FORCE MAIN RELOCATION ($95,500). (SEE R-94-1692-D) APPROVED 4-21-98 3.C.11. RESOLUTION R-98-520 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF A GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM INFORMATION POLICY FOR THE COUNTY. ADOPTED 4-21-98 3.C.12. a. DOCUMENT R-98-521-D AMENDMENT 1 TO THE JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR UP TO $896,000 FOR PHASE II DESIGN WORK FOR AN OVERPASS CONNECTION BETWEEN CONGRESS AVENUE AND AUSTRALIAN AVENUE WITH INTERCHANGE CONNECTIONS TO SOUTHERN BOULEVARD AND A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR OR HIS DESIGNEE TO WITHDRAW THE FUNDS. NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED. (AMENDS R-96-1292-D) APPROVED 4-21-98 CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED 3.C.12. - CONTINUED b. DOCUMENT R-98-522-D ADDITIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES AUTHORIZATION WITH ADAIR & BRADY, INC., NOT TO EXCEED $896,000 FOR PHASE II DESIGN WORK FOR AN OVERPASS CONNECTION BETWEEN CONGRESS AVENUE AND AUSTRALIAN AVENUE WITH INTERCHANGE CONNECTIONS TO SOUTHERN BOULEVARD. THIS AMOUNT INCLUDES $805,594 FOR THE DESIGN WORK, UP TO $77,198 FOR SOILS TESTING AND UP TO $13,208 FOR PREPARATION OF LANDSCAPING PLANS. (SEE R-87-398-D AND R-96-1293-D) APPROVED 4-21-98 c. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-679 BUDGET AMENDMENT INCREASE OF $896,000 IN THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND TO RECOGNIZE REVENUE FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR PHASE II DESIGN WORK FOR AN OVERPASS CONNECTION BETWEEN CONGRESS AVENUE AND AUSTRALIAN AVENUE WITH INTERCHANGE CONNECTIONS TO SOUTHERN BOULEVARD. APPROVED 4-21-98 3.D. COUNTY ATTORNEY 3.D.1. DOCUMENT R-98-523-D LICENSE WITH YHR DOCK OWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC., FOR $100 PER YEAR TO MAINTAIN AND CONTROL A DOCK IN A CANAL ON A COUNTY RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO 19489 YACHT HARBOR ROAD SOUTH IN TEQUESTA. (AMENDS R-95-241-D) APPROVED 4-21-98 3.E. COMMUNITY SERVICES 3.E.1. DOCUMENT R-98-524-D ON-THE-JOB TRAINING CONTRACTS WITH EMMANUEL CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC., NOT TO EXCEED $1,680 TO TRAIN TWO ADULT MIGRANT PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AS TEACHER ASSISTANTS FROM APRIL 22, 1998, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1998. NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED. APPROVED 4-21-98 3.E.2. DELETED 3.E.3. DOCUMENT R-98-525-D APPLICATION FOR A CONTRACT WITH THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF PALM BEACH/TREASURE COAST, INC., FOR STATE FUNDS UP TO $977,807, A COUNTY MATCH OF $108,645.22, $376,020.78 IN COUNTY FUNDS FOR PERSONNEL COSTS EXCEEDING GRANT LIMITS AND $25,000.56 IN PROGRAM INCOME FOR A TOTAL OF $1,487,473.56 TO PROVIDE VARIOUS SERVICES FOR SENIORS AT RISK OF NURSING HOME PLACEMENT FROM JULY 1, 1998, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1999. APPROVED 4-21-98 3.E.4. DOCUMENT R-98-526-D APPLICATION FOR A CONTRACT WITH THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF PALM BEACH/TREASURE COAST, INC., FOR STATE FUNDS UP TO $81,104, AT AN HOURLY RATE OR $47.60, FOR CASE MANAGEMENT OF SENIORS WHO LIVE IN CARE GIVERS' HOMES FROM JULY 1, 1998, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1999. NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED. RATIFIED THE CHAIRMAN'S SIGNATURE AND APPROVED 4-21-98 CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED 3.E.5. DOCUMENT R-98-527-D APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES REQUESTING TO CARRY OVER THE BALANCE OF UNOBLIGATED FEDERAL HEAD START FUNDS OF $346,958 FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997-98. APPROVED 4-21-98 3.E.6. DOCUMENT R-98-528-D SENIOR AIDES PROJECT PROPOSAL AND ANNUAL PLAN OF OPERATION FOR PROGRAM YEAR 1998-1999 UNDER TITLE V OF THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT TO PROVIDE USEFUL PART-TIME COMMUNITY SERVICE ASSIGNMENTS FOR LOW INCOME PERSONS AGE 55 AND OVER AND PROMOTE THEIR TRANSITION TO UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT FROM JULY 1, 1998, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1999. APPROVED 4-21-98 3.F. AIRPORTS - None 3.G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET 3.G.1. DOCUMENT R-98-529-D AGREEMENT WITH THE WEST PALM BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND BADCOCK'S ECONOMY FURNITURE STORE, INC., FOR SPECIAL ALLOCATION OF IMPACT FEE EXISTING USE CREDITS OF $1,736,280.97 TO BE AVAILABLE TO DEVELOPMENT WITHIN A DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL IMPACT AND THE ADJACENT PARCELS FOR THE CITYPLACE AND BADCOCK PROJECTS. NO FISCAL IMPACT. APPROVED 4-21-98 3.G.2. a. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-668 BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $2,815,000 IN THE SHERIFF'S VEHICLE LOAN FUND FOR LOAN PROCEEDS FOR THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT PURCHASES AND COST OF ISSUANCE. APPROVED 4-21-98 b. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-669 BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $501,988 IN THE SHERIFF'S VEHICLE LOAN FUND FOR TRANSFER OF PAYMENT FROM THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON A LOAN FOR VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT PURCHASES. APPROVED 4-21-98 3.H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS 3.H.1. a. DOCUMENT R-98-530-D CONTRACT WITH SELECT CONTRACTING, INC., FOR $718,600 TO CONSTRUCT FIRE STATION 45 AT THE CORNER OF JOG ROAD AND FLORAL LAKES DRIVE. APPROVED 4-21-98 b. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-657 BUDGET TRANSFER OF $84,780 IN THE FIRE-RESCUE IMPACT FEE ZONE 3 FUND FROM THE RESERVES-IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ACCOUNT TO THE BUILDING-CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ACCOUNT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FIRE STATION 45 AT THE CORNER OF JOG ROAD AND FLORAL LAKES DRIVE. APPROVED 4-21-98 CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED 3.H.2. DOCUMENT R-98-531-D CONTRACT WITH REG ARCHITECTS, INC., FOR $168,817 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE MID-WESTERN COMMUNITIES SERVICE CENTER IN ROYAL PALM BEACH AT THE CORNER OF CENTER WAY AND CIVIC WAY. APPROVED 4-21-98 3.I. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - None 3.J. PLANNING, ZONING AND BUILDING - None 3.K. WATER UTILITIES 3.K.1. DOCUMENT R-98-532-D CONTRACT WITH WHARTON-SMITH, INC., FOR $4,072,000 TO CONSTRUCT PHASE II IMPROVEMENTS FOR A 4 MILLION GALLON-PER-DAY EXPANSION OF WATER TREATMENT PLANT 2 AT 2956 PINEHURST DRIVE, WEST PALM BEACH. APPROVED 4-21-98 3.L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 3.L.1. DOCUMENT R-98-533-D MULTI-PARTY JOINT ACQUISITION AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND THE NATURE CONSERVANCY, INC., TO REIMBURSE THE COUNTY FOR 50 PERCENT OF PRE-ACQUISITION COSTS FOR REVIEW, APPROVAL AND UTILIZATION OF APPRAISALS FOR OWNERSHIPS IN THE PAL-MAR SITE. APPROVED 4-21-98 3.L.2. DOCUMENT R-98-534-D SUBMITTAL OF A GREENWAYS AND TRAILS PRESERVATION 2000 PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 300 ACRES OF LAND, 1,000 FEET IN WIDTH AND APPROXIMATELY 2.5 MILES LONG FOR A GREENWAYS AND RECREATIONAL TRAIL CORRIDOR BETWEEN THE J.W. CORBETT WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA AND THE ARTHUR R. MARSHALL LOXAHATCHEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE. NO FISCAL IMPACT. APPROVED 4-21-98 3.L.3. DELETED 3.L.4. DELETED 3.L.5. a. DOCUMENT R-98-535-D RETURN OF $4,143 TO THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH FOR PRE-ACQUISITION ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PURCHASE OF 153.7 ACRES OF SUBMERGE LANDS IN SINGER ISLAND AND OFFICIALLY CLOSE OUT THE AGREEMENT WITH THEM. (TERMINATES R-97-1244-D) APPROVED 4-21-98 b. RETURN TO INDIVIDUALS OF MONEY DONATED TO PURCHASE 153.7 ACRES OF SUBMERGED LAND IN SINGER ISLAND UNLESS THEY AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY TO RETAIN THE DONATIONS AND USE THE FUNDS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITIES. FUNDS INCLUDE $5,000 FROM LOST TREE VILLAGE AND $50,000 FROM THE MACARTHUR FOUNDATION, AS WELL AS OTHER DONATIONS CURRENTLY HELD BY THE CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH. APPROVED 4-21-98 CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED 3.L.6. a. DOCUMENT R-98-536-D GRANT AWARD AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA COMMUNITIES TRUST AND THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS FOR $2,868,282.12 FOR REIMBURSEMENT FROM FLORIDA COMMUNITIES TRUST FOR ACQUISITION COSTS OF THE FRENCHMAN'S FOREST NATURAL AREA AS PART OF THE ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LANDS ACQUISITION PROGRAM. (AMENDS R-97-343-D) APPROVED 4-21-98 b. GRANT AWARD CALCULATION OF $2,868,282.12 FOR REIMBURSEMENT FROM FLORIDA COMMUNITIES TRUST FOR ACQUISITION COSTS OF THE FRENCHMAN'S FOREST NATURAL AREA AS PART OF THE ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LANDS ACQUISITION PROGRAM. APPROVED 4-21-98 3.L.7. a. DOCUMENT R-98-537-D CONTRACT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR A GRANT OF $50,000 TO MONITOR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ARTIFICIAL REEFS FOR ONE YEAR. NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED. APPROVED 4-21-98 b. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-624 BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $50,000 IN THE GENERAL FUND TO ESTABLISH A SEPARATE BUDGET TO ACCOUNT FOR THE COLLECTION AND EXPENDITURE OF THESE FUNDS TO MONITOR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ARTIFICIAL REEFS FOR ONE YEAR. APPROVED 4-21-98 c. ADDITION OF ONE GRANT-FUNDED ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYST POSITION TO ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ARTIFICIAL REEFS UNTIL GRANT FUNDING IS DISCONTINUED. APPROVED 4-21-98 3.L.8. RESOLUTION R-98-538 RESOLUTION REQUESTING ASSISTANCE FROM THE SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT FOR A STUDY TO IDENTIFY THE LOCATION, QUANTITY, CHARACTERISTICS AND POINTS OF ORIGIN OF BLACK MUD SEDIMENTS IN THE LAKE WORTH LAGOON ADJACENT TO THE C-51 CANAL. ADOPTED 4-21-98 3.M. PARKS AND RECREATION 3.M.1. a. DOCUMENT R-98-539-D AGREEMENT WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000 FOR PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT PALMETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. APPROVED 4-21-98 b. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-623 BUDGET TRANSFER OF $20,000 IN THE PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND FROM THE RESERVE FOR DISTRICT 2 ACCOUNT TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT/PALMETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PLAYGROUND ACCOUNT FOR PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT. APPROVED 4-21-98 CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED 3.M.2. a. DOCUMENT R-98-540-D AGREEMENT WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT NOT TO EXCEED $22,000 FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT BELVEDERE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. APPROVED 4-21-98 b. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-622 BUDGET TRANSFER OF $22,000 IN THE PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND FROM THE RESERVE FOR DISTRICT 2 ACCOUNT TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT/BELVEDERE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PLAYGROUND ACCOUNT FOR PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT. APPROVED 4-21-98 3.M.3. a. DOCUMENT R-98-541-D AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH NOT TO EXCEED $37,500 FOR RENOVATIONS TO THE VEDADO PARK COMMUNITY CENTER AT 3710 PASEO ANDALUSIA, WEST PALM BEACH. APPROVED 4-21-98 b. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-630 BUDGET TRANSFER OF $12,500 IN THE PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND FROM THE RESERVE FOR DISTRICT 2 ACCOUNT TO THE WEST PALM BEACH/VEDADO PARK CLUBHOUSE IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE VEDADO PARK COMMUNITY CENTER. APPROVED 4-21-98 3.N. LIBRARY - None 3.P. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE 3.P.1. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-620 BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $2,500 IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR A GRANT FROM THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR PALM BEACH AND MARTIN COUNTIES FOR TRAVEL-RELATED EXPENSES TO SUPPORT THE SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT: POLICY AND PRODUCTION CONFERENCE ON MAY 20-21, 1998. APPROVED 4-21-98 3.P.2. RESOLUTION R-98-542 RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE TO NOMINATE A VEGETABLE PRODUCER TO SERVE ON THE AGRICULTURAL ENHANCEMENT COUNCIL (AEC) AND TO RECOMMEND OTHER APPOINTMENTS TO THE AEC WHEN THE PRESCRIBED NOMINATING ENTITY CEASES TO EXIST. (AMENDS R-94-1760) ADOPTED 4-21-98 3.Q. CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION - None 3.R. EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL - None 3.S. FIRE-RESCUE 3.S.1. DOCUMENT R-98-543-D CONTRACT WITH MOTOROLA, INC., FOR $1,377,896 FOR HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE FOR THE NEW EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER AT 20 SOUTH MILITARY TRAIL, WEST PALM BEACH. APPROVED 4-21-98 (CLERK'S NOTE: There were no Agenda items for 3.T. through 3.V.) CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED 3.W. PUBLIC AFFAIRS 3.W.1. a. DOCUMENT R-98-544-D RATIFY THE CHAIR'S SIGNATURE ON THE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE FOR $44,272 WITH A COUNTY MATCH OF $44,273 FOR A TOTAL OF $88,545 TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL A SATELLITE DOWNLINK SYSTEM FOR CHANNEL 20. APPROVED 4-21-98 b. AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO EXECUTE THE GRANT AGREEMENT AND ANY OTHER NECESSARY FORMS AND CERTIFICATIONS FOR A GRANT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL A SATELLITE DOWNLINK SYSTEM FOR CHANNEL 20. APPROVED 4-21-98 (CLERK'S NOTE: There were no Agenda items for 3.X. through 3.Z.) 3.AA. SURFACE TRANSPORTATION 3.AA.1. RESOLUTION R-98-545 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AND AUTHORIZING, THROUGH THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF PALM TRAN TO ELECTRONICALLY TRANSMIT GRANT APPLICATIONS, AGREEMENTS AND RELATED CERTIFICATES AND ASSURANCES TO THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION. ADOPTED 4-21-98 3.BB. TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL 3.BB.1. a. DOCUMENT R-98-546-D GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE GLADES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR $39,000 TO PAY THE SALARY AND RELATED BENEFITS OF A WESTERN COMMUNITIES TOURISM MARKETING SPECIALIST FROM OCTOBER 1, 1997, TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1998. (SEE R-96-115-D) APPROVED 4-21-98 b. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-544 BUDGET TRANSFER OF $39,000 IN THE TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL- TOURISM PROMOTION FUND FROM THE TOURISM PROMOTION RESERVES ACCOUNT TO THE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES ACCOUNT TO PAY THE SALARY AND RELATED BENEFITS OF A WESTERN COMMUNITIES TOURISM MARKETING SPECIALIST FROM OCTOBER 1, 1997, TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1998. APPROVED 4-21-98 MOTION to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Lee and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent. ***** THIS CONCLUDES THE CONSENT AGENDA ***** 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 9:30 A.M. PROOF OF PUBLICATION. APPROVED 4-21-98 MOTION to receive and file Proofs of Publication (P.O.P.) 429053, 429075, 430805, 430955, 431638, 431648 and 431649. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Lee and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent. 4.A. RESOLUTION R-98-547 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS FOR THE RANCHETTE ROAD PAVING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FROM THE SOUTH SIDE OF SUMMIT BOULEVARD TO THE DEAD END TO COLLECT 50 PERCENT OF THE TOTAL PROJECT COST OF $186,591.60, OR $93,295.80. (P.O.P. 430805) ADOPTED 4-21-98 MOTION to adopt the resolution. Motion by Commissioner Roberts and seconded by Commissioner Newell. PUBLIC COMMENT: None UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent. 4.B. RESOLUTION ABANDONING PORTIONS OF THE UNIMPROVED SECTIONS OF PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE BETWEEN OKLAHOMA STREET AND THE LAKE WORTH DRAINAGE DISTRICT L-5 CANAL NORTH OF SUMMIT BOULEVARD IN PALM ACRES ESTATES AS THERE IS NO FUTURE NEED TO EXTEND THAT PORTION. (P.O.P. 431638) DENIED 4-21-98 MOTION to adopt the resolution. Motion by Commissioner Roberts and seconded by Commissioner Newell. County Engineer George T. Webb recommended the resolution be denied due to the discovery of a drainage pipe. He said the abandonment would be modified to include a drainage easement. Commissioner Roberts withdrew her motion and Commissioner Newell withdrew his second. MOTION AND SECOND WITHDRAWN MOTION to DENY the resolution. Motion by Commissioner Roberts and seconded by Commissioner Lee. PUBLIC COMMENT: Vera Tracy asked for confirmation that nothing further was going to be done at this time. Mr. Webb replied that that was correct. UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS - CONTINUED 4.C. RESOLUTION R-98-548 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS FOR THE MONMOUTH ESTATES STREETS (MONMOUTH ROAD, KATHERINE ROAD, ELAINE ROAD, PATRICIA DRIVE, MADELINE DRIVE, ALICE COURT, MARGARET COURT, LOIS COURT, EVELYN COURT, KATHERINE COURT AND MADELINE COURT) PAVING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WEST OF JOG ROAD TO COLLECT 50 PERCENT OF THE TOTAL PROJECT COST OF $975,012.72, OR $487,506.36. (P.O.P. 430955) ADOPTED AS AMENDED 4-21-98 MOTION to adopt the resolution. Motion by Commissioner Roberts and seconded by Commissioner McCarty. Street Improvement Coordinator Allen Webb said two letters opposing and 22 letters favoring the improvements had been received. He also had a petition from 19 of 38 homeowners on Katherine Road requesting speed bumps be installed. FIRST AMENDED MOTION to also install speed bumps on Katherine Road. The maker and seconder agreed. PUBLIC COMMENT: Jack Giardina asked if speed bumps would also be installed on Patricia Drive and, if not, requested that they be installed. Commissioner Roberts explained that he would have to obtain a petition, signed by at least 50 percent of the homeowners, requesting that speed bumps be installed. She further said that it needed to be received prior to start of the street improvements. SECOND AMENDED MOTION to also install speed bumps on Patricia Drive if a petition was signed by at least 50 percent of the homeowners agreeing to it and it was on file prior to the start of the other improvements. The maker and seconder agreed. Upon call for a vote, the motion carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent. 4.D. 1. RESOLUTION R-98-549 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS FOR THE MONMOUTH ESTATES SUBDIVISION WATER MAIN EXTENSION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WEST OF JOG ROAD FOR 100 PERCENT OF THE ASSESSABLE COST OF $336,555.45. (P.O.P. 431648) ADOPTED 4-21-98 2. RESOLUTION R-98-550 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PER PARCEL METHOD OF ASSESSMENT FOR THE MONMOUTH ESTATES SUBDIVISION WATER MAIN EXTENSION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WEST OF JOG ROAD FOR 100 PERCENT OF THE ASSESSABLE COST OF $2,781.45 PER PARCEL. (P.O.P. 431648) ADOPTED 4-21-98 MOTION to adopt the resolutions. Motion by Commissioner Lee and seconded by Commissioner McCarty. PUBLIC COMMENT: Jack Giardina asked if it would be advantageous to go ahead and install a sewer pipe while making the other improvements so that it would be available if needed. PUBLIC HEARINGS - CONTINUED 4.D. - RESOLUTIONS R-98-549 AND R-98-550 - CONTINUED Staff explained that, if it were installed, connection would be mandatory. It was also pointed out that there were no petitions from residents to have that done. Dave Cosner said he did not want the improvements done and did not find the assessments justified. UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent. 4.E. 1. RESOLUTION R-98-551 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS FOR THE WALKER WOODS SUBDIVISION WATER MAIN EXTENSION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WEST OF JOG ROAD FOR 100 PERCENT OF THE ASSESSABLE COST OF $13,975.20. (P.O.P. 431649) ADOPTED 4-21-98 2. RESOLUTION R-98-552 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PER PARCEL METHOD OF ASSESSMENT FOR THE WALKER WOODS SUBDIVISION WATER MAIN EXTENSION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WEST OF JOG ROAD FOR 100 PERCENT OF THE ASSESSABLE COST OF $3,493.80 PER PARCEL. (P.O.P. 431649) ADOPTED 4-21-98 MOTION to adopt the resolutions. Motion by Commissioner McCarty and seconded by Commissioner Lee. PUBLIC COMMENT: None UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent. 4.F. ORDINANCE 98-11 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO IMPLEMENT THE AGRICULTURAL RESERVE ZONING DISTRICT. (P.O.P. 429053) (AMENDS ORDINANCE 92-20) ADOPTED AS AMENDED 4-21-98 MOTION to adopt the ordinance. Motion by Commissioner Marcus and seconded by Commissioner McCarty. Commissioner Marcus withdrew her motion upon realizing it was a different ordinance than she thought. Commissioner McCarty also withdrew her second. MOTION AND SECOND WITHDRAWN Staff briefed the Board on the changes that were made in the Community Commercial Service Overlay (CCSO) since the first reading. Ellen Covert-Smith, agent, made a presentation to the Board concerning the proposed CCSO at State Road 7 and Atlantic Avenue. She proposed to reduce the CCSO to 29 acres by designating the existing post office as institutional to prevent further development to the west. She also proposed eliminating the southeast corner from the CCSO. PUBLIC HEARINGS - CONTINUED 4.F. - ORDINANCE 98-11 - CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: Tom Gallagher, Representative, West Boca Community Council; Bert Mehl, President, Alliance of Delray Residential Associations; Kyle McCue Stewart, Representative, Boaters Coalition of Palm Beach; Mark Behar, Representative, Royal Palm Beach Audubon; Elaine Usherson, Representative, Sierra Club; Rosa Durando, Representative, Audubon Society of the Everglades; Dan Coffman, President, Palm Beach Horse Industry Council; Gary Paul Mitten; Will Van Natta; Marie Zwicker and Dagmar Brahs, President, Coalition of West Boynton Residential Associations (COWBRA), made various recommendations which included:
Commissioner Aaronson said one of the purposes of the bonds was to reduce development. He also said that the Board had proposed to buy out any farmer that wanted to leave and rent the land very cheaply to someone else to farm. He further explained that the bond money would also be used to enhance water retention and for Everglades restoration. Commissioner McCarty explained that the extension of Lyons Road was necessary to help farmers in order to reduce congestion on State Road 7. Ms. Durando asked if freestanding golf courses would be permitted and whether or not there was a CCSO planned for Boynton Beach Boulevard. Staff confirmed that freestanding golf courses would not be permitted and that there was no CCSO planned for Boynton Beach Boulevard. Mark Shepard, district secretary to State Representative Barry Silver, read a letter from Mr. Silver in which he urged the board to keep development in the AGR at a minimum to keep the cost of the bonds down. PUBLIC HEARINGS - CONTINUED 4.F. - ORDINANCE 98-11 - CONTINUED After further discussion, the Board directed staff to reword the proposed ordinance so that residential buffers do not intrude on the AGR part of the land and reduce the width of future residential buffers in the AGR from 200 to 100 feet. MOTION to adopt the ordinance, rezone the post office in the AGR as institutional, add 14 acres to the southern part of the CCSO and eliminate the southeast corner from the CCSO. Motion by Commissioner McCarty and seconded by Commissioner Newell. After further discussion, Commissioner McCarty decided to withdraw her motion and make a different one. Commissioner Newell withdrew his second. MOTION AND SECOND WITHDRAWN MOTION to adopt the ordinance, change the wording to eliminate any reference to the location of the CCSO, let the Citizens Task Force and affected community groups review the location of the CCSO and make recommendations to the Board and reduce future residential buffers in the AGR from 200 to 100 feet. Motion by Commissioner McCarty and seconded by Commissioner Newell. Staff reminded the Board of other amendments and changes and Commissioner McCarty offered an amended motion to include them. AMENDED MOTION to include having the Citizens Task Force investigate the feasibility of adding an equestrian area and a small animal hospital/refuge in the AGR, designate residential buffers as being on the residential portion and not on the AGR portion of the land, change wording regarding AGR sales and service uses and boundaries for the CCSO and add the Delray Training Center to the list of previously approved residential developments. The maker and seconder agreed. Upon call for a vote, the motion carried 5-1. Commissioner Marcus opposed. Commissioner Foster absent. The Board further directed staff to look into Ellen Smith's proposal. 4.G. ORDINANCE 98-12
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO LENGTHEN TIME LIMITS FOR DEVELOPMENT; REVISE PRUNING STANDARDS; CLARIFY FIREWORKS LANGUAGE; AND TRANSFER PORTIONS OF ARTICLE 7 (LANDSCAPE AND BUFFERING) TO ARTICLE 9 (VEGETATION AND PRESERVATION. (P.O.P. 429053) (AMENDS ORDINANCE 92-20) ADOPTED AS AMENDED 4-21-98 MOTION to adopt the ordinance. Motion by Commissioner Marcus and seconded by Commissioner Roberts. PUBLIC HEARING: Michael Zimmerman spoke in favor of the ordinance. PUBLIC HEARINGS - CONTINUED 4.G. - ORDINANCE 98-12 - CONTINUED The Board expressed concern about requiring a site plan for things like the Bloodmobile and directed staff to remove that provision. The Board also directed staff to look at changing the wording in other sections to stiffen the penalties for vandalism of trees. AMENDED MOTION to alter site plan requirements and stiffen penalties for vandalism of trees. The maker and seconder agreed. Upon call for a vote, the motion carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent. 4.H. ORDINANCE 98-13 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A COUNTYWIDE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE PROGRAM, TO RESPOND TO EMERGENCIES INVOLVING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND AN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE. (P.O.P. 429075) ADOPTED 4-21-98 MOTION to adopt the ordinance. Motion by Commissioner McCarty and seconded by Commissioner Lee. PUBLIC COMMENT: None UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent. RECESS At 12:40 p.m., the Chair declared a recess. RECONVENE At 2:25 p.m., the Board reconvened with Commissioners Aaronson, Lee, McCarty, Marcus, Newell and Roberts present. 5. REGULAR AGENDA 5.A. ADMINISTRATION 5.A.1. RESOLUTION R-98-553 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE NOMINATION AND SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE STATE OFFICE OF TOURISM, TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR THE DESIGNATION OF CERTAIN HIGH CRIME AREAS AS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE URBAN JOB TAX CREDIT PROGRAM. ADOPTED 4-21-98 MOTION to adopt the resolution. Motion by Commissioner Lee, seconded by Commissioner McCarty and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent. 5.A.2. a. DOCUMENT R-98-554-D AMENDMENT TO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE GLADES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR AN ADDITIONAL $40,000 TO REIMBURSE THE EDGE CENTER, INC., FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES AND EXTEND THE AGREEMENT FOR SIX MONTHS TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1998. (AMENDS R-97-429-D) APPROVED 4-21-98 REGULAR AGENDA - CONTINUED 5.A.2. - CONTINUED b. BUDGET TRANSFER 98-607 BUDGET TRANSFER OF $40,000 IN THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND FROM THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESERVES ACCOUNT TO THE GLADES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - THE EDGE CENTER, INC., ACCOUNT TO REIMBURSE THE EDGE CENTER FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1998. APPROVED 4-21-98 MOTION to approve the amendment and the budget transfer. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Marcus and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent. 5.A.3. RESOLUTION R-98-555 RESOLUTION FINDING THAT COMSCAPE TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC., BE APPROVED AS A QUALIFIED APPLICANT UNDER THE QUALIFIED TARGET INDUSTRY TAX REFUND PROGRAM AND PROVIDING UP TO $73,500 OVER A FOUR-YEAR PERIOD. ADOPTED 4-21-98 MOTION to adopt the resolution. Motion by Commissioner Newell, seconded by Commissioner Lee and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent. 5.A.4. RESOLUTION R-98-556 RESOLUTION FINDING THAT THE PORT OF PALM BEACH DISTRICT IS DUE REIMBURSEMENT UP TO $1,058.83 FOR EXPENSES INCURRED ADMINISTERING THE INTERLOCAL WATERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. (SEE R-93-1439.1-D) ADOPTED 4-21-98 MOTION to adopt the resolution. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Lee and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent. 5.B. COUNTY ATTORNEY 5.B.1. Moved to Consent Agenda 3.D.1. See Page 9. TIME CERTAIN - 12:00 M. 5.B.2. PRIVATE ATTORNEY-CLIENT SESSION IN THE THOMAS MCEADDY CONFERENCE ROOM, 301 NORTH OLIVE AVENUE, 12TH FLOOR, WEST PALM BEACH, BETWEEN THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WHO ARE PRESENT AT THAT TIME AND SPECIFIED STAFF MEMBERS TO DISCUSS SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS IN THE CASES OF GARY NIKOLITIS V. THE COUNTY, WEST PENINSULAR TITLE COMPANY ET AL; V. THE COUNTY AND COOPER/HATCH V. THE COUNTY. APPROVED 4-21-98 (CLERK'S NOTE: There was no motion or vote by the Board on this item.) REGULAR AGENDA - CONTINUED 5.C. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 5.C.1. RESOLUTION R-98-557 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 1998-1999, 1999-2000, AND 2000-2001 TO ESTABLISH THE STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP FUNDING PROGRAMS AND ALLOCATIONS WITHIN THE ROBERT E. PINCHUCK MEMORIAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND AND TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF THE REQUIRED CERTIFICATION. NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED. ADOPTED 4-21-98 MOTION to adopt the resolution. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Lee and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent. 5.D. COMMUNITY SERVICES 5.D.1. ADDITION OF ONE DATA PROCESSOR II POSITION FOR THE HIV RYAN WHITE TITLE I PROGRAM FOR ON-SITE DATA MANAGEMENT WHOSE $21,020 SALARY IS TO BE PAID EXCLUSIVELY FROM RYAN WHITE TITLE I FUNDS. NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED. APPROVED 4-21-98 MOTION to approve the position. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Lee and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent. (CLERK'S NOTE: Commissioner McCarty left the meeting.) 5.D.2. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ON FUNDING AND CONTRACTS ON THE SERVICE CATEGORIES FOR THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCIES FOR FY 1998-99. APPROVED 4-21-98 MOTION to approve the recommendations. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Newell and carried 5-0. Commissioners Foster and McCarty absent. 5.E. PLANNING, ZONING AND BUILDING 5.E.1. RESOLUTION R-98-558 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A STANDARD INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH MUNICIPALITIES THAT DESIRE ENFORCEMENT OF COUNTY ORDINANCE 97-56 CONCERNING REGULATION OF LOCALLY LICENSED CONTRACTORS AND UNLICENSED CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY. ADOPTED 4-21-98 MOTION to adopt the resolution. Motion by Commissioner Newell, seconded by Commissioner Lee and carried 5-0. Commissioners Foster and McCarty absent. REGULAR AGENDA - CONTINUED 5.F. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 5.F.1. APPROVE ON PRELIMINARY READING AND ADVERTISE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 19, 1998, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 91-13 TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT FOR WRITTEN EVIDENCE OF EXPERTISE BY NOMINEES TO CITIZEN REPRESENTATIVE POSITIONS ON THE ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LANDS ACQUISITION SELECTION COMMITTEE. APPROVED 4-21-98 MOTION to approve the ordinance on preliminary reading and advertise for public hearing on May 19, 1998. Motion by Commissioner Newell, seconded by Commissioner Lee and carried 5-0. Commissioners Foster and McCarty absent. 5.G. PUBLIC SAFETY 5.G.1. a. DOCUMENT R-98-559-D CONTRACT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS ACCEPTING A GRANT OF UP TO $614,250 TO DEVELOP A SINGLE, UNIFIED LOCAL MITIGATION STRATEGY PLAN TO HELP REDUCE THE RISK OF FUTURE DISASTER LOSSES. NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED. APPROVED 4-21-98 b. ESTABLISH AN ADDITIONAL POSITION, TO EXIST ONLY FOR THE DURATION OF GRANT FUNDING, WITHIN THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION TO COORDINATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A LOCAL MITIGATION STRATEGY PLAN TO HELP REDUCE THE RISK OF FUTURE DISASTER LOSSES. APPROVED 4-21-98 c. STANDARD INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FORMATS TO BE USED TO SUB-CONTRACT WITH EACH MUNICIPALITY THAT CHOOSES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A LOCAL MITIGATION STRATEGY TO HELP REDUCE THE RISK OF FUTURE DISASTER LOSSES. APPROVED 4-21-98 d. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT TO BE USED TO SUB-CONTRACT WITH THE TREASURE COAST REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL FOR UP TO $320,000 TO ASSIST IN DEVELOPMENT OF A LOCAL MITIGATION STRATEGY PLAN TO HELP REDUCE THE RISK OF FUTURE DISASTER LOSSES. APPROVED 4-21-98 e. AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SIGN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE MUNICIPALITIES AND THE TREASURE COAST REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL TO DEVELOP A LOCAL MITIGATION STRATEGY PLAN TO HELP REDUCE THE RISK OF FUTURE DISASTER LOSSES. APPROVED 4-21-98 REGULAR AGENDA - CONTINUED 5.G.1. - CONTINUED f. BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-628 BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $614,250 IN THE PUBLIC SAFETY - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FUND TO ACCEPT GRANT MONEY FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PROVIDE EXPENSE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A LOCAL MITIGATION STRATEGY PLAN TO HELP REDUCE THE RISK OF FUTURE DISASTER LOSSES. APPROVED 4-21-98 MOTION to approve the contract, establish the additional position, approve the interlocal agreements, authorize the County Administrator or his designee to sign the interlocal agreements and approve the budget amendment. Motion by Commissioner Newell, seconded by Commissioner Lee and carried 5-0. Commissioners Foster and McCarty absent. 5.G.2. DELETED 5.G.3. DELETED 5.G.4. DELETED 5.H. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET 5.H.1. Moved to Consent Agenda 3.G.2. See Page 10. 6. BOARD APPOINTMENTS 6.A. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE 6.A.1. a. APPOINTMENT OF RODOLFO PARRADO AND JAMES M. SHINE, JR., TO THE AGRICULTURAL ENHANCEMENT COUNCIL FROM APRIL 22, 1998, TO APRIL 21, 2001. APPROVED 4-21-98 b. REAPPOINTMENT OF JAMES BLOOD, JOSEPH CELIBERTI, DANIEL COFFMAN, DREW DUDA, DON RICE AND GLENN WHITWORTH TO THE AGRICULTURAL ENHANCEMENT COUNCIL FROM APRIL 22, 1998, TO APRIL 21, 2001. APPROVED 4-21-98 MOTION to approve the appointments and reappointments. Motion by Commissioner Newell, seconded by Commissioner Lee and carried 5-0. Commissioners Foster and McCarty absent. 6.B. PARKS AND RECREATION 6.B.1. a. APPOINTMENT OF KEANE ARCHIBALD TO THE WESTGATE COMMUNITY CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE FROM APRIL 21, 1998, TO MARCH 31, 1999. APPROVED 4-21-98 BOARD APPOINTMENTS - CONTINUED 6.B.1. - CONTINUED b. REAPPOINTMENT OF SANDRA BELCHER, GLENN BROWN, STACEY BROWN, MILDRED DAVIS, WENDY GOODHUE, JIM TERMINELLI AND VIVIAN TRIPLETT TO THE WESTGATE COMMUNITY CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE FROM APRIL 21, 1998, TO MARCH 31, 1999. APPROVED 4-21-98 MOTION to approve the appointment and reappointments. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Lee and carried 5-0. Commissioners Foster and McCarty absent. 6.B.2. a. APPOINTMENT OF LILLIE MAY HAY TO THE WEST JUPITER COMMUNITY CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE FROM APRIL 21, 1998, TO MARCH 31, 1999. APPROVED 4-21-98 b. REAPPOINTMENT OF BRUCE BURLINGAME, EVELYN H. DIMARZIO, IDELLA HARRIS, THOMAS HAY, JR., W. JAY HUNSTON, JR., GRACE HUNTER, THELMA PITTMAN AND JANET ROYALS TO THE WEST JUPITER COMMUNITY CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE FROM APRIL 21, 1998, TO MARCH 31, 1999. APPROVED 4-21-98 MOTION to approve the appointment and reappointments. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Lee and carried 5-0. Commissioners Foster and McCarty absent. 6.C. WATER UTILITIES 6.C.1. REAPPOINTMENT OF SEYMOUR LUBETKIN TO THE WATER UTILITIES ADVISORY BOARD FROM MAY 1, 1998, TO MAY 1, 2001. APPROVED 4-21-98 MOTION to approve the reappointment. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Newell and carried 5-0. Commissioners Foster and McCarty absent. (CLERK'S NOTE: Commissioner McCarty rejoined the meeting.) 6.D. PLANNING, ZONING AND BUILDING 6.D.1. a. APPOINTMENT OF JAY HASNER AS A FULL MEMBER TO THE UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE CITIZENS TASK FORCE FROM APRIL 21, 1998, TO FEBRUARY 6, 2001. APPROVED 4-21-98 BOARD APPOINTMENTS - CONTINUED 6.D.1. - CONTINUED b. REAPPOINTMENT OF CARL CHRISTOFF AND D. J. SNAPP III TO THE UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE CITIZENS TASK FORCE FROM FEBRUARY 5, 1997, TO FEBRUARY 6, 2001. APPROVED 4-21-98 MOTION to approve the appointment and reappointments. Motion by Commissioner Newell, seconded by Commissioner McCarty and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent. 6.E. ADMINISTRATION 6.E.1. REAPPOINTMENT OF A. E. "BUD" OSBORNE III TO THE FLORIDA ATLANTIC RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FROM APRIL 21, 1998, TO APRIL 21, 2002. APPROVED 4-21-98 MOTION to approve the reappointment. Motion by Commissioner Newell, seconded by Commissioner McCarty and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent. 6.E.2. a. APPOINTMENT OF SILVIA KELLER, FROM APRIL 21, 1998, TO APRIL 21, 2000, AND PAUL SKYERS, FROM APRIL 21, 1998, TO FEBRUARY 1, 1999, TO THE MINORITY/WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE ADVISORY COMMITTEE. APPROVED 4-21-98 b. REAPPOINTMENT OF JOHN H. ELLIOTT, DUANE R. GAINER, SCOTT J. JOHNSON, DEBORAH SWITZER RHOADS AND NANCY YOUNG TO THE MINORITY/WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FROM APRIL 21, 1998, TO FEBRUARY 1, 2000. APPROVED 4-21-98 MOTION to approve the appointments and reappointments. Motion by Commissioner Lee, seconded by Commissioner McCarty and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent. 6.F. FIRE-RESCUE 6.F.1. APPOINTMENT OF DR. MARC BRUNER, CHIEF KEN ELMORE, WILLIAM O'BRIEN III, RICHARD C. OLSON AND JOHN O'MALLEY TO THE REGIONAL HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE FROM MAY 1, 1998, TO APRIL 30, 2001. APPROVED 4-21-98 MOTION to approve the appointments. Motion by Commissioner Newell, seconded by Commissioner McCarty and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent. REAPPOINTMENT OF KATHLEEN KOCZINSKI TO THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COUNCIL. APPROVED 4-21-98 No backup submitted. MOTION to approve the reappointment. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner McCarty and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent. 6.G. COMMISSION DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS 6.G.1. REAPPOINTMENT OF KATHLEEN KOCZINSKI TO THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COUNCIL. APPROVED 4-21-98 No backup submitted. MOTION to approve the reappointment. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner McCarty and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent. 6.G.2. REAPPOINTMENT OF GEORGE DUPLEY TO THE WATER UTILITIES ADVISORY BOARD. APPROVED 4-21-98 No backup submitted. MOTION to approve the reappointment. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner McCarty and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent. 6.G.3. REAPPOINTMENT OF JUDY DAVERSA TO THE LAND USE ADVISORY BOARD. APPROVED 4-21-98 No backup submitted. MOTION to approve the reappointment. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent. 6.G.4. REAPPOINTMENT OF LAWRENCE PARKER TO THE LAND USE ADVISORY BOARD. APPROVED 4-21-98 No backup submitted. MOTION to approve the reappointment. Motion by Commissioner Lee, seconded by Commissioner McCarty and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent. 6.G.5. REAPPOINTMENT OF ROBERT HAGERTY TO THE LAND USE ADVISORY BOARD. APPROVED 4-21-98 No backup submitted. MOTION to approve the reappointment. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Newell and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent. 6.G.6. REAPPOINTMENT OF EVELYN MCKENNA TO THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL. APPROVED 4-21-98 No backup submitted. MOTION to approve the reappointment. Motion by Commissioner Lee on behalf of Commissioner Aaronson, seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent. 7. STAFF COMMENTS 7.A. ADMINISTRATION 7.A.1. PERMISSION FOR DAUGHTER TO RIDE IN A COUNTY VEHICLE. DISCUSSED 4-21-98 County Administrator Weisman said he had received a request from an employee to allow his daughter to ride in a County vehicle on "Take Your Daughter to Work" Day. Mr. Weisman said he denied the request due to potential liability problems. The Board agreed and also directed that no children be allowed at dangerous work sites as well. No backup submitted. 7.B. COUNTY ATTORNEY - None 8. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS 8.A. COMMISSIONER WARREN H. NEWELL - None 8.B. COMMISSIONER MARY MCCARTY 8.B.1. CHANGE IN AGENDA ITEM TIMES AT WORKSHOP ON APRIL 28, 1998. APPROVED 4-21-98 Commissioner McCarty requested the Board approve a switch in times for two agenda items for the workshop on April 28, 1998, be made due to other engagements she had. She asked that the Hillcrest Golf Course item be changed to 2:00 p.m. and the Chain-of-Lakes item be changed to 10:30 a.m. The Board informally agreed to do so. No backup submitted. 8.B.2. ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ORDINANCE. DISCUSSED 4-21-98 Commissioner McCarty brought up the adult entertainment ordinance. She said the State Attorney told her that jurors were not convicting anyone arrested for violating it. The Board went on to discuss the ordinance at length. The Commissioners expressed concern about the current and proposed ordinances which included:
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Commissioner McCarty expressed particular concern about the lack of a licensing provision for individual dancers in the current ordinance and wanted that added in as soon as possible. No backup submitted. MOTION to revise the current adult entertainment ordinance to add a licensing provision for dancers and any other changes to strengthen its enforceability. Motion by Commissioner McCarty and seconded by Commissioner Lee. After further discussion, Commissioner McCarty amended her motion. AMENDED MOTION to include a request that the State Attorney provide specific input to make the current ordinance more enforceable. The maker and seconder agreed. Commissioner Lee decided to withdraw her second because she only wanted to deal with issues pertaining to youth. SECOND WITHDRAWN by Commissioner Lee and immediately seconded by Commissioner Newell. Upon call for a vote, the motion carried 4-2. Commissioners Marcus and Roberts opposed. Commissioner Foster absent. Commissioners Marcus and Roberts were opposed as they wanted another workshop to further discuss changes to the ordinance. 8.C. COMMISSIONER MAUDE FORD LEE 8.C.1. APPROVAL OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MAY 3-9, 1998, AS CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES WEEK. APPROVED 4-21-98 Commissioner Lee requested the Board approve a proclamation designating May 3-9, 1998, as Correctional Officers and Employees Week. No backup submitted. MOTION to approve the proclamation. Motion by Commissioner Lee, seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS - CONTINUED 8.D. COMMISSIONER CAROL A. ROBERTS 8.D.1. REQUEST FOR RESOLUTION ON MASTER PLAN COMMITTEE FOR PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. DISCUSSED 4-21-98 Commissioner Roberts requested direction to the County Attorney to draft a resolution to establish a Master Plan Committee for Palm Beach International Airport. No backup submitted. MOTION to direct the County Attorney to draft the resolution. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Marcus and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent. 8.E. COMMISSIONER KAREN T. MARCUS 8.E.1. REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL MEETING. DISCUSSED 4-21-98 Commissioner Marcus discussed the recent Regional Planning Council meeting. The issue had been raised about two other counties not participating in the Economic Development Region. She said representatives from businesses and cities in those counties wanted to discuss the issue with their respective county commissions before taking any further action. No backup submitted. 8.F. COMMISSIONER BURT AARONSON 8.F.1. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FINDINGS REGARDING CONSTRAINED ROADWAY AT A LOWER LEVER OF SERVICE (CRALLS). DISCUSSED 4-21-98 Commissioner Aaronson said the Department of Community Affairs found the County in complete compliance regarding CRALLS. He said the state representative who challenged it was going to appeal the decision. No backup submitted. 8.F.2. ARTICLE ON LAND PRICES AND DENSITIES. DISCUSSED 4-21-98 Commissioner Aaronson also read an article from the Palm Beach Post pertaining to densities and land prices here and in Broward. It stated that County densities and land prices were lower than in Broward. No backup submitted. 8.F.3. PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL, 1998, AS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH. NO ACTION TAKEN 4-21-98 (CLERK'S NOTE: This item was not discussed or presented.) COMMISSIONER COMMENTS - CONTINUED 8.F.4. APPROVAL OF YEAR OF THE OCEAN PROCLAMATION. APPROVED 4-21-98 Commissioner Aaronson requested Board approval for a "Year of the Ocean" proclamation. No backup submitted. MOTION to approve the proclamation. Motion by Commissioner Roberts on behalf of Commissioner Aaronson, seconded by Commissioner Marcus and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent. 8.G. COMMISSIONER KEN L. FOSTER - None 9. ADJOURNMENT The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 3:40 p.m. ATTESTED: APPROVED: Clerk Chairman |
