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MEETING: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, REGULAR

1. CALL TO ORDER: November 10, 1998, at 9:35 a.m., in the Palm Beach County Governmental Center, West Palm Beach, Florida.

  • ROLL CALL

MEMBERS AND OFFICERS PRESENT:

Chair Burt Aaronson

Vice-Chair Maude Ford Lee

Commissioner Ken L. Foster

Commissioner Mary McCarty

Commissioner Karen T. Marcus - Arrived later

Commissioner Warren H. Newell

Commissioner Carol A. Roberts

County Administrator Robert Weisman

County Attorney Denise Dytrych

Chief Deputy Clerk John W. Dame

Deputy Clerk Linda C. Hickman

1.B. INVOCATION - Commissioner Foster

1.C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

  • AGENDA APPROVAL

2.A. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, SUBSTITUTIONS

County Administrator Weisman noted the Agenda changes as follows:

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7 3A-1 REVISED TITLE:

A) an Agreement with The Palm Beach International Film Festival, Inc. from October 1, 1998 to April 30, 1999 in the amount of $100,000 to market, publicize, and coordinate the 1999 Palm Beach International Film Festival; and

B) Budget Transfer of $100,000 from the Special Project Fund (Fund 121) reserve account to fund the contract. (TDC)

21 3I-5 * DELETED: a HOME Rental Rehabilitation Loan to Pine Ridge Apartments Joint Venture for rehabilitation of a multi-family rental property located at 1401 Division Avenue in West Palm Beach, in the amount of $370,000 from Fiscal Year 1994 and 1995 SHIP/HOME match funds. (HCD) (Moved to 12/01 at applicant's request)

21 3I-6 * DELETED: a HOME Rental Rehabilitation Loan to NOAH Development Corporation for rehabilitation of a multi-family rental property located at El Prado Road and Old Belle Glade Road in Belle Glade, Florida, in the amount of $300,000 from Fiscal Year 1996 SHIP/HOME match funds. (HCD) (Moved to 12/01 at applicant's request)

2.A. - CONTINUED

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21 3I-7 * DELETED: a HOME Rental Rehabilitation Loan to HOPE House of the Palm Beaches, Inc., for rehabilitation of a multi-family rental property located at 427 21st in West Palm Beach, in the amount of $270,000 from Fiscal Year 1995 and 1996 SHIP/HOME match funds. (HCD) (Moved to 12/01 at applicant's request)

23 3I-13 DELETED: an Agreement with Spellman Holdings Corporation, and Spellaro, Inc., for rehabilitation of the property at 522 Lucerne Avenue, in Lake Worth, in the amount of $100,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the period of November 10, 1998 through September 30, 1999. (HCD) (Waiting on signed contracts)

23 3I-14 DELETED: an Agreement with The Ultimate Children's Learning Adventure, Inc. (UCLA) for construction of a child care facility in the City of Riviera Beach, in the amount of $200,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the period of November 10, 1998, through December 31, 1999. (HCD) (Waiting on signed contracts)

23 3I-15 DELETED: an Agreement with Delray Blues, Inc. d/b/a The Backroom for rehabilitation of the property at 909 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, in the amount of $50,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the period of November 10, 1998 through September 30, 1999. (HCD) (Waiting on signed contracts)

24 3I-16 DELETED: an Agreement with T.L. Wingate, and T.L. Wingate, Inc., for property improvements at 3514 Broadway, West Palm Beach, Florida, in the amount of $75,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the period of November 10, 1998, through September 30, 1999. (HCD) (Waiting on signed contracts)

 

29 4D ADD-ON: Proclamation declaring the month of November, 1998 as "Cuore D'Italia Month" in Palm Beach County. (Sponsored by Commissioner Marcus)

29 4E ADD-ON: Proclamation declaring the month of November, 1998 as "Communities in School Awareness Month" in Palm Beach County. (Sponsored by Commissioner Roberts)

29 4F ADD-ON : Proclamation honoring the Palm Beach Division of the United States Naval Sea Cadets in recognition of their award as the Most Outstanding Unit in the Nation. (Sponsored by Commissioner Roberts)

31 5B-4 REVISED TITLE: an Agreement with William J. Peebles, Esq., for Consulting/Lobbying Services in the Florida Legislature regarding a pending claims bill seeking $145,407 arising out of in the case of Robert Rosado v. Board of Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Case No. 96-1220 AF, for a fixed fee of $10,000, plus and ten percent (10%) of any reduction in the claims bill when it becomes

2.A. - CONTINUED

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If the claims bill is defeated in its entirety, the County will pay Peebles $10,000 plus ten percent (10%) of the entire amount requested in the claims bill, $14,540.70 for a total of $24,650.70 (Co Atty)

31 5B-6 ADD-ON: Staff recommends motion to appoint: bond counsel from the County's bond counsel rotation list and authorize the appointed bond counsel to begin performing legal services required for the proposed March 9, 1999 bond referendum election. SUMMARY: At the October 27th workshop, the Board directed staff to prepare for a countywide bond referendum on March 9, 1999 covering various public projects, including the purchase of environmentally sensitive land, agricultural reserve lands, park and recreation facilities and other public improvement projects. The deadline for final action by the Board on the referendum ballot language is December 15th, the last Board meeting of the year. Staff recommends Board appointment of bond counsel and authorization for the appointed bond counsel to begin providing services upon such appointment on an hourly basis, in an amount not to exceed a total of $25,000. The next firm on the bond counsel rotation list is Nabors Giblin & Nickerson. However, the Board may wish to consider appointing the law firms of Greenberg Traurig Hoffman Lipoff Rosen & Quentel/Weiss & Handler based upon their prior legal services provided to the County on similar issues concerning the canceled P.A.C.E. bond referendum. Countywide (PFK)

 

34 5F-2 DELETED: an Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, repealing Ordinance Nos. 96-8 and 96-30, Palm Beach County Amendments to the Standard Building, Gas, Mechanical and Plumbing Codes, 1994 edition; ... (PZ&B) (Further staff review)

34 5F-3 DELETED: an Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, repealing Ordinance No. 96-7, adopting the Standard Building, Gas, Mechanical and Plumbing Codes, 1994 edition; ... (PZ&B) (Further staff review)

36 5I-1 REVISED SUMMARY: The former owners of the property, Henry J. Rolfs and David C. Paladino, Partners, Downtown/Uptown Venture, ... The subject property was subsequently foreclosed on by the Resolution Trust Corporation (RTC) with Rolfs and Paladino losing the property on April 5, 1994. The new owner of the property, Oakton Lakes Land Company, who purchased the property subject to the lien., (of which The principal amount now totals $28,900.), and with the existing violations, has Oakton Lakes cleared the property to the PBC Health Unit's satisfaction as of June 17, 1998.

2.A. - CONTINUED

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The new owner has expended $420,000 to bring the property into compliance and is requesting a release of the Board's order from their property. District 2 (DH)

2.B. ADOPTION

MOTION to adopt the Agenda as amended. Motion by Commissioner Foster, seconded by Commissioner Lee and carried 6-0. Commissioner Marcus absent.

  • CONSENT AGENDA - See Page 22 for approval.
  • SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - See Pages 22-23.
  • REGULAR AGENDA - See Pages 23-32.

TIME CERTAIN - 11:00 A.M. - See Page 27.

  • BOARD APPOINTMENTS - See Pages 32-33.
  • MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC - 2:00 P.M. - See Pages 28-29.
  • STAFF COMMENTS - See Pages 33-34.
  • COMMISSIONER COMMENTS - See Pages 34-38.
  • ADJOURNMENT - See Page 38.

***** CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL *****

3.A. ADMINISTRATION

3.A.1.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-1822-D

AGREEMENT WITH THE PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, INC., FOR $100,000 TO MARKET, PUBLICIZE, AND COORDINATE THE 1999 PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FROM OCTOBER 1, 1998, THROUGH APRIL 30, 1999. APPROVED 11-10-98

b. BUDGET TRANSFER 99-172

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE SPECIAL PROJECT FUND FOR $100,000 FROM RESERVES TO FUND THE AGREEMENT WITH PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, INC., TO MARKET, PUBLICIZE, AND COORDINATE THE 1999 PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FROM OCTOBER 1, 1998, THROUGH APRIL 30, 1999. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.A.2. DOCUMENT R-98-1823-D

AGREEMENT WITH WEST END SUNDRIES, INC., FOR A $12,000 DEVELOPMENT REGIONS COMPETITIVE GRANT ROUND II IN THE 1997-98 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.A.3.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-1824-D

RECEIVE AND FILE ORIGINAL EXECUTED STANDARD NORTH COUNTY GENERAL AVIATION AIRPORT T-HANGAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH LANDTECH DATA CORPORATION. APPROVED 11-10-98

CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED

3.A.3. - CONTINUED

  • DOCUMENT R-98-1825-D

RECEIVE AND FILE ORIGINAL EXECUTED STANDARD NORTH COUNTY GENERAL AVIATION AIRPORT EXECUTIVE HANGAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH HAFER AND ASSOCIATES. APPROVED 11-10-98

  • DOCUMENT R-98-1826-D

RECEIVE AND FILE ORIGINAL EXECUTED STANDARD GENERAL AERONAUTICAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH EXECUTIVE AIR WASH, INC., AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.A.4.

RECEIVE AND FILE LAKE COUNTY RESOLUTION 1998-75 AMENDING CHAPTER 3, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, SECTION 3-4 OF THE LAKE COUNTY CODE BY AMENDING VERBIAGE OF POSTED SIGNS; AND PROVIDING FOR EXEMPTIONS OF VENDORS SELLING ALCOHOL FOR CONSUMPTION ON PREMISES. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.A.5.

RECEIVE AND FILE PUBLISHED NOTICES OF VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION INTO THE VILLAGE OF PALM SPRINGS FOR: (1) ORDINANCE 98-51--PROPERTY OWNED BY K.G. ASSOCIATES II, LTD. LOCATED AT 1971-1977 SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE; (2) ORDINANCE 98-52--PROPERTY OWNED BY THOMAS BLACKWOOD LOCATED AT 3047 SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE; (3) ORDINANCE 98-53--PROPERTY KNOWN AS ST. LUKE'S CHURCH AND SCHOOL LOCATED AT 2892 SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE; AND (4) ORDINANCE 98-54--PROPERTY OWNED BY OSCAR AND ARELIS GRULLON LOCATED AT 4265-4271 CYPRESS LANE. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.A.6. DOCUMENT R-98-1827-D

RECEIVE AND FILE FULLY EXECUTED AMENDMENT TO THE FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT PROJECT AGREEMENT FOR THE PEANUT ISLAND PHASE IA DEVELOPMENT WATERWAYS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT PROJECT FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT BY REVISING EXHIBIT B, PROJECT COST ESTIMATES. (AMENDS R-95-608) APPROVED 11-10-98

3.A.7. DOCUMENT R-98-1828-D

RECEIVE AND FILE FULLY EXECUTED MODIFICATION 3 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT. (AMENDS R-98-219-D) APPROVED 11-10-98

3.A.8.

    • DOCUMENT R-98-1829-D

RECEIVE AND FILE FULLY EXECUTED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF LANTANA AS SUBCONTRACTOR IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE LOCAL MITIGATION STRATEGY WHICH IS TO HELP REDUCE THE RISK OF FUTURE DISASTER LOSSES FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT. APPROVED 11-10-98

CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED

3.A.8. - CONTINUED

    • DOCUMENT R-98-1830-D

RECEIVE AND FILE FULLY EXECUTED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF MANALAPAN AS SUBCONTRACTOR IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE LOCAL MITIGATION STRATEGY WHICH IS TO HELP REDUCE THE RISK OF FUTURE DISASTER LOSSES FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.A.9.

  • DOCUMENT R-98-1831-D

RECEIVE AND FILE FULLY EXECUTED STANDARD DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH JEFFREY M. ROSENBERG, TRUSTEE, FOR THE WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT. APPROVED 11-10-98

  • DOCUMENT R-98-1832-D

RECEIVE AND FILE FULLY EXECUTED STANDARD DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH ALTEC INDUSTRIES, INC., FOR THE WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT. APPROVED 11-10-98

  • DOCUMENT R-98-1833-D

RECEIVE AND FILE FULLY EXECUTED STANDARD DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH BLUE GREEN ENTERPRISES, INC., FOR THE WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT. APPROVED 11-10-98

  • DOCUMENT R-98-1834-D

RECEIVE AND FILE FULLY EXECUTED STANDARD DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF GREENACRES CITY FOR THE WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT. APPROVED 11-10-98

  • DOCUMENT R-98-1835-D

RECEIVE AND FILE FULLY EXECUTED STANDARD DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH KARL KAHLERT AND HERBERT F. KAHLERT FOR THE WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT. APPROVED 11-10-98

  • DOCUMENT R-98-1836-D

RECEIVE AND FILE FULLY EXECUTED STANDARD DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH RONALD G. ORLOFF AND JOHN D. RAWN FOR THE WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT. APPROVED 11-10-98

  • DOCUMENT R-98-1837-D

RECEIVE AND FILE FULLY EXECUTED STANDARD DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT J. WHITAKER, TRUSTEE, FOR THE WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT. APPROVED 11-10-98

  • DOCUMENT R-98-1838-D

RECEIVE AND FILE FULLY EXECUTED STANDARD DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH RICHARD M. AND BARBARA G. SUSCO FOR THE WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT. APPROVED 11-10-98

  • DOCUMENT R-98-1839-D

RECEIVE AND FILE FULLY EXECUTED STANDARD DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH E. DON MCCOY AND JERRY D. MCCOY FOR THE WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT. APPROVED 11-10-98

CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED

3.A.9. - CONTINUED

  • DOCUMENT R-98-1840-D

RECEIVE AND FILE FULLY EXECUTED STANDARD DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH AUTOZONE, INC., FOR THE WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT. APPROVED 11-10-98

  • DOCUMENT R-98-1841-D

RECEIVE AND FILE FULLY EXECUTED STANDARD DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH WILLIAM MAZONNI AND HOWARD W. SMITH FOR THE WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT. APPROVED 11-10-98

  • DOCUMENT R-98-1842-D

RECEIVE AND FILE FULLY EXECUTED STANDARD DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH ENCLAVE AT WESTCHESTER, INC., FOR THE WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT. APPROVED 11-10-98

  • DOCUMENT R-98-1843-D

RECEIVE AND FILE FULLY EXECUTED STANDARD DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE MOST REVEREND J. KEITH SYMONS FOR THE WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT. APPROVED 11-10-98

  • DOCUMENT R-98-1844-D

RECEIVE AND FILE FULLY EXECUTED STANDARD DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF BOYNTON, INC., FOR THE WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT. APPROVED 11-10-98

p. DOCUMENT R-98-1845-D

RECEIVE AND FILE FULLY EXECUTED STANDARD DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH JAMES W. CARR, JR., AND RALPH WALKER FOR THE WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT. APPROVED 11-10-98

q. DOCUMENT R-98-1846-D

RECEIVE AND FILE FULLY EXECUTED STANDARD DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH MARY ANN CAREY, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE, FOR THE WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT. APPROVED 11-10-98

r. DOCUMENT R-98-1847-D

RECEIVE AND FILE FULLY EXECUTED STANDARD DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THOMAS H. JOSEPH, D. AND SAMUEL W. PLUMMER, SAMUEL E. LEDER AS TRUSTEE, LEONARD CYRULNIK AND ROBERT P. UFER FOR THE WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT. APPROVED 11-10-98

s. DOCUMENT R-98-1848-D

RECEIVE AND FILE FULLY EXECUTED STANDARD DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH NOBLE MANAGEMENT COMPANY FOR THE WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT. APPROVED 11-10-98

t. DOCUMENT R-98-1849-D

RECEIVE AND FILE FULLY EXECUTED STANDARD DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH SALICK HEALTH CARE, INC., FOR THE WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT. APPROVED 11-10-98

CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED

3.A.10. DOCUMENT R-98-1850-D

AGREEMENT WITH WEST PALM BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PROVIDING FOR A $30,000 DEVELOPMENT REGIONS COMPETITIVE GRANT ROUND II IN THE 1997-98 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE FINNEGAN'S FINE FOODS PROJECT, A RETAIL/WHOLESALE GROCERY DELI STORE LOCATED IN THE WEST PALM BEACH DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AREA. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.B. CLERK

3.B.1.

WARRANT LIST DATED NOVEMBER 9, 1998. APPROVED 11-10-98

COMPUTER CHECKS $ 14,740,975.95

WIRE TRANSFERS 103,608,390.13

MANUAL CHECKS 1,399,625.15

TRUSTEE DISBURSEMENTS 0.00

$119,748,991.23

3.B.2.

MINUTES - NONE

3.B.3.

CONTRACTS ON THE CONTRACT LIST EXECUTED BY THE PURCHASING DIRECTOR:

a.

RENEWAL OF TERM CONTRACT WITH MURPHY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR RENTAL OF MARINE EQUIPMENT WITH CREWS, ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS FROM DECEMBER 12, 1998, THROUGH DECEMBER 11, 1999, FOR $168,000. APPROVED 11-10-98

b.

RENEWAL OF TERM CONTRACT WITH TROPIC FENCE, INC., FOR $275,000 TO FURNISH AND INSTALL CHAINLINK FENCE ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS FROM DECEMBER 1, 1998, THROUGH JUNE 17, 2000. APPROVED 11-10-98

c.

TERM CONTRACT WITH CARE CALL, INC., FOR $330,000 FOR ON-CALL BODY REMOVAL AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FROM NOVEMBER 1, 1998, THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2001. APPROVED 11-10-98

d. DOCUMENT R-98-1851-D

RENEWAL OF THE CONTRACT WITH G.A. FOOD SERVICES, INC., FOR $109,413 FOR THE KOSHER MEALS PROGRAM FROM JANUARY 1, 1999, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1999. (AMENDS R-96-1778-D) APPROVED 11-10-98

e.

CLAIMS SETTLEMENT WITH FRANK NICASTRO FOR WORKER'S COMPENSATION (PARTIAL) FOR $183,109.50. APPROVED 11-10-98

CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED

3.B.3. - CONTINUED

f.

CLAIMS SETTLEMENT WITH KIRK ESCUAGE FOR WORKER'S COMPENSATION FOR $75,000. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.B.4.

RECEIVE AND FILE THE OFFICIAL RECORDS FROM THE FORMER TOWN OF GOLFVIEW. THE RECORDS WILL BE MAINTAINED BY THE CLERK TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.B.5.

DESTRUCTION OF COUNTY RECORDS WHICH HAVE MET THE REQUIRED RETENTION SCHEDULE AND HAVE BEEN APPROVED FOR DESTRUCTION BY THE STATE. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.C. ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS

3.C.1. DOCUMENT R-98-1852-D

AMENDMENT 2 TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF JUPITER WHEREBY THE COUNTY TRANSFERRED JURISDICTION OF A PORTION OF OLD DIXIE HIGHWAY, BUSH ROAD AND YANCY AVENUE TO THE TOWN FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL JURISDICTION AND MAINTENANCE; TRANSFER MARCINSKI ROAD AND DUBOIS ROAD WITHIN TOWN LIMITS TO THE COUNTY FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL JURISDICTION AND MAINTENANCE. INDIAN CREEK PARKWAY WAS TRANSFERRED TO THE COUNTY UNDER RESOLUTION R-95-1194 AND IS BEING ADDED TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR CONSISTENCY. (AMENDS R-78-911) APPROVED 11-10-98

3.C.2. DOCUMENT R-98-1853-D

AMENDMENT TO THE REIMBURSEMENT GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH PROVIDING FOR A 12-MONTH TIME EXTENSION FROM JUNE 30, 1998, TO JUNE 30, 1999, FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE BEAUTIFICATION IMPROVEMENTS ALONG LAKE IDA ROAD FROM CONGRESS AVENUE TO SWINTON AVENUE. (AMENDS R-97-387-D) APPROVED 11-10-98

3.C.3.

  • DOCUMENT R-98-1854-D

JOINT PROJECT PARTICIPATION/FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH FOR THE UTILITY CONSTRUCTION TO BE INCORPORATED INTO THE COUNTY'S CONSTRUCTION OF CONGRESS AVENUE FROM MINER ROAD TO HYPOLUXO ROAD. APPROVED 11-10-98

  • BUDGET AMENDMENT/TRANSFER 99-84

BUDGET AMENDMENT/TRANSFER IN THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR $130,615 RECOGNIZING PARTICIPATION BY THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH IN THE CONGRESS AVENUE FROM MINER ROAD TO HYPOLUXO ROAD PROJECT AND TRANSFERRING THAT REVENUE TO SWEEP RESERVES. APPROVED 11-10-98

CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED

3.C.4.

PAYMENT TO BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY NOT TO EXCEED $8,522 FOR THE RELOCATION OF EXISTING UNDERGROUND TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES AS REQUIRED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF JOG ROAD FROM CLINT MOORE ROAD TO NORTH OF THE CIVIC CENTER. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.C.5. DELETED

3.C.6. DELETED

3.C.7.

PAYMENT TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY NOT TO EXCEED $66,222 FOR THE RELOCATION OF EXISTING OVERHEAD AND UNDERGROUND DISTRIBUTION ELECTRIC POWER LINES AS REQUIRED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF DONALD ROSS ROAD FORM PROSPERITY FARMS ROAD TO U.S. 1. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.C.8. RESOLUTION R-98-1855

RESOLUTION DECLARING ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY KNOWN AS PARCEL 3E, AN EMBANKMENT EASEMENT AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT WITH AN APPRAISED VALUE OF $69,900, NECESSARY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENTS OF A SIDEWALK AND DRAINAGE FOR LAKE WORTH ROAD FROM SOUTH SHORE BOULEVARD TO 120TH AVENUE. ADOPTED 11-10-98

3.C.9.

MINUTES OF THE SELECTION COMMITTEE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 18, 1998, WHEREBY SEXTON ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, INC., WAS SELECTED TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REQUIRED FOR THE LANTANA ROAD FROM JOG ROAD TO MILITARY TRAIL PROJECT. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.C.10.

MINUTES OF THE SELECTION COMMITTEE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 18, 1998, WHEREBY RCT ENGINEERING, INC., WAS SELECTED TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REQUIRED FOR THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT DISTRICTS A THROUGH E ANNUAL PROJECT. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.C.11. BUDGET TRANSFER 99-85

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR $5,000 FROM RESERVES FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION FISCAL YEAR 1996-97 FOR THE CASE OF FAGO V. THE COUNTY LEGAL EXPENSES. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.C.12. DOCUMENT R-98-1856-D

AGREEMENT WITH GREENHORNE & O'MARA, INC., FOR $440,160.29 TO PREPARE PLANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SIX-LANE DIVIDED ROADWAY ON LYONS ROAD FROM GLADES ROAD TO YAMATO ROAD. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.C.13. BUDGET AMENDMENT 99-87

BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE ROAD IMPACT FEE AREA D FUND FOR $33,985 RECOGNIZING REVENUE FROM A DEVELOPER FOR THE JOG ROAD FROM OKEECHOBEE BOULEVARD TO MONTCLAIR LAKES PROJECT. APPROVED 11-10-98

CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED

3.C.14. BUDGET AMENDMENT 99-86

BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE ROAD IMPACT FEE AREA D FUND RECOGNIZING REVENUE FROM A DEVELOPER FOR THE JOG ROAD/ROEBUCK ROAD FROM MONTCLAIR LAKES TO HAVERHILL ROAD PROJECT. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.C.15.

RECEIVE AND FILE A REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DOCUMENTS CONVEYING RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND/OR EASEMENTS WHICH HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED BY THE COUNTY ENGINEER AS PROVIDED IN RESOLUTION R-87-1071. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.C.16. RESOLUTION R-98-1857

RESOLUTION DECLARING A PORTION OF A WATER RETENTION/DETENTION AREA BE DESIGNATED AS ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY, KNOWN AS PARCEL 4, REQUIRED FOR THE REALIGNMENT OF QUAIL DRIVE WITH INDIAN ROAD AT WESTGATE AVENUE. ADOPTED 11-10-98

3.C.17. RESOLUTION R-98-1858

RESOLUTION DECLARING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY KNOWN AS PARCEL 115, IN FEE SIMPLE, FOR THE RIGHT-OF-WAY AND THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY KNOWN AS PARCEL 214, NEEDED AS A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT NECESSARY FOR THE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS TO 45TH STREET AND AUSTRALIAN AVENUE; AUTHORIZING THE SELECTION OF APPRAISERS AND THE FILING OF EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS FOR THE TWO PARCELS WHOSE ESTIMATED VALUE TOTALS $15,500. ADOPTED 11-10-98

3.C.18. DOCUMENT R-98-1859-D

COUNTY DEED CONVEYING ANY AND ALL INTEREST THE COUNTY MAY HAVE IN A STRIP OF LAND LOCATED AT 1681 NORTH MILITARY TRAIL, IN SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 43, RANGE 42 TO THE CURRENT PROPERTY OWNERS, FRANK ORTIZ AND GLORIA ORTIZ BECAUSE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, THE COUNTY AND PALM TRAN SERVICES HAVE INDICATED THEY HAVE NO NEED FOR THE PARCEL. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.C.19. DELETED

3.C.20. DOCUMENT R-98-1860-D

COUNTY DEED IN FAVOR OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY CONSISTING OF LOTS 67 AND 68, MORRISON HOMES SUBDIVISION ADJACENT TO STATE ROAD 80 AT CONGRESS AVENUE NEEDED FOR THE WIDENING OF STATE ROAD 80 FROM KIRK ROAD TO PARKER AVENUE AND THE AUSTRALIAN AVENUE-CONGRESS AVENUE/SOUTHERN BOULEVARD FLYOVER PROJECT. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.C.21. DOCUMENT R-98-1861-D

CONTRACTS WITH VILA & SONS, LANDSCAPING CORPORATION, THE PRIMARY CONTRACTOR AND ARAZOZA BROTHERS CORPORATION, THE SECONDARY CONTRACTOR FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THE TOTAL VALUE OF $765,000 TO FURNISH AND INSTALL A VARIETY OF TREES AND PALMS WITHIN VARIOUS ROADWAYS OF THE COUNTY. APPROVED 11-10-98

CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED

3.C.22. BUDGET TRANSFER 99-146

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE ROAD IMPACT FEE AREA H FUND FOR $27,000 FROM AREA H RESERVES TO THE LANTANA ROAD FROM MILITARY TRAIL TO CONGRESS AVENUE PROJECT. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.C.23. DOCUMENT R-98-1862-D

COUNTY DEED IN FAVOR OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH FOR ALL OF THAT PORTION OF KNUTH ROAD LYING IN OFFICIAL RECORD BOOK 2075, PAGE 572 AND ALL OF THAT PORTION OF KNUTH ROAD LYING IN THE 30-FOOT ROAD DEDICATION OF PALM BEACH FARMS COMPANY PLAT 8 AND ABUTTING THE WEST LINE OF TRACTS 8, 25, 40, 57, 72, 89, 104 AND 121. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.C.24. BUDGET AMENDMENT/TRANSFER 99-108

BUDGET AMENDMENT/TRANSFER IN THE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION TRUST FUND FOR AN AMENDMENT OF $204,582 AND TRANSFER OF $53,280 TO ESTABLISH BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD OF $257,862 FOR DEVELOPER-FUNDED TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATIONS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.C.25. BUDGET AMENDMENT 99-107

BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION TRUST FUND FOR $37,228 REESTABLISHING REVENUE FROM FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR TRAFFIC-RELATED FUNCTIONS ON THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.C.26. DELETED

3.C.27. DOCUMENT R-98-1863-D

AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ACKNOWLEDGING THAT $1,232,168 IN STATE OBLIGATION UNDER THE JOINT PLANNING AGREEMENT FOR THE WIDENING OF STATE ROAD 7 FROM SOUTHERN BOULEVARD (STATE ROAD 80) TO OKEECHOBEE BOULEVARD (STATE ROAD 704) CAN BE FREED UP FOR REASSIGNMENT, AS ANTICIPATED, TO THE YAMATO ROAD WIDENING PROJECT. (AMENDS R-96-1408-D) APPROVED 11-10-98

3.D. COUNTY ATTORNEY

3.D.1. DOCUMENT R-98-1864-D

AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE LAW FIRM OF HOLLAND & KNIGHT TO PROVIDE BOND COUNSEL SERVICES FOR THE PROPOSED APPROXIMATELY $15 MILLION 800 MEGAHERTZ TRUNKED RADIO SYSTEM BONDS, SERIES 1999. (AMENDS R-97-1189-D) APPROVED 11-10-98

3.D.2.

APPROVE AND FILE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, BONDS ON NEWLY ELECTED/REELECTED COMMISSIONERS MARY MCCARTY, ANTHONY R. MASILOTTI AND CAROL A. ROBERTS. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.D.3. DOCUMENT R-98-1865-D

AMENDMENT 2 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE LAW FIRM OF NABORS, GIBLIN & NICKERSON, P.A., TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 1999, TO COMPLETE BOND COUNSEL SERVICES FOR THE PROPOSED COUNTY ARENA PROJECT BOND ISSUE. (AMENDS R-96-737-D) APPROVED 11-10-98

CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED

3.E. COMMUNITY SERVICES

3.E.1. DOCUMENT R-98-1866-D

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS TO SPONSOR PALM BEACH COUNTY DIVISION OF SENIOR SERVICES AS A VOLUNTEER STATION FOR THE SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM. (SEE R-98-352-D) APPROVED 11-10-98

3.E.2. DOCUMENT R-98-1867-D

AMENDMENT 1 TO RENEW THE AGREEMENT WITH COMPASS HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC., FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $6,000 TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO HEAD START CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES FROM OCTOBER 1, 1998, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1999. (AMENDS R-97-1386-D) APPROVED 11-10-98

3.E.3. DOCUMENT R-98-1868-D

RATE AGREEMENT WITH THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF PALM BEACH/TREASURE COAST, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $438,018.84 TO PROVIDE REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO THE DIVISION OF SENIOR SERVICES FOR MEALS SERVED FROM OCTOBER 1, 1998, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1999. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.E.4. DOCUMENT R-98-1869-D

RECEIVE AND FILE FULLY EXECUTED FISCAL YEAR 1999 HIV EMERGENCY RELIEF GRANT APPLICATION WITH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION. (SEE R-98-1370) APPROVED 11-10-98

3.E.5.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-1870-D

CONTRACT WITH AID TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ASSAULT, INC., A NON-PROFIT AGENCY, FOR $47,343 IN FUNDING UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR EMERGENCY SHELTER FROM OCTOBER 1, 1998, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1999. APPROVED 11-10-98

b. DOCUMENT R-98-1871-D

CONTRACT WITH THE CENTER FOR INFORMATION AND CRISIS SERVICES, INC., A NON-PROFIT AGENCY, FOR $101,986 IN FUNDING UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR CENTERLINE AND THE ELDER CRISIS OUTREACH FROM OCTOBER 1, 1998, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1999. APPROVED 11-10-98

c. DOCUMENT R-98-1872-D

CONTRACT WITH CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY OF FLORIDA, INC., A NON-PROFIT AGENCY, FOR $14,500 IN FUNDING UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR OUTREACH EDUCATION AND TRANSPORTATION FROM OCTOBER 1, 1998, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1999. APPROVED 11-10-98

CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED

3.E.5. - CONTINUED

d. DOCUMENT R-98-1873-D

CONTRACT WITH COALITION FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING OPTIONS, INC., A NON-PROFIT AGENCY, FOR $25,932 IN FUNDING UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR TRAINING ON INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS AND ADVOCACY SERVICES FROM OCTOBER 1, 1998, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1999. APPROVED 11-10-98

e. DOCUMENT R-98-1874-D

CONTRACT WITH PARENT-CHILD CENTER, INC., A NON-PROFIT AGENCY, FOR $60,000 IN FUNDING UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR THE FAMILY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM FROM OCTOBER 1, 1998, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1999. APPROVED 11-10-98

f. DOCUMENT R-98-1875-D

CONTRACT WITH WOMEN SERVICE NETWORK, INC., A NON-PROFIT AGENCY, FOR $52,981 IN FUNDING UNDER THE FINANCIALLY ASSISTED AGENCY PROGRAM FOR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FROM OCTOBER 1, 1998, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1999. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.F. AIRPORTS

3.F.1. DOCUMENT R-98-1876-D

AMENDMENT 4 TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SIGNATURE FLIGHT SUPPORT-PALM BEACH, INC., PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE OF 149,644 SQUARE FEET OF GROUND TO INCLUDE CONSTRUCTION OF A 33,000-SQUARE FOOT HANGAR WITH OFFICES AND AN ADJACENT PARKING AREA, ADDITIONAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT WITH THE TOTAL INVESTMENT FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS TO BE NOT LESS THAN $1.7 MILLION, AND AN ADDITIONAL LEASE TERM OF FIVE YEARS EXPIRING NOVEMBER, 2010. (AMENDS R-85-1846) APPROVED 11-10-98

3.F.2.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-1877-D

AIRPORT RENTAL CAR LEASE AND CONCESSION AGREEMENT WITH BUDGET RENT-A-CAR SYSTEMS, INC., WITH A MINIMUM ANNUAL GUARANTEE TO THE COUNTY OF $250,000 FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF THE FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT AND THAT IT BE INCREASED BY $50,000 EACH YEAR THEREAFTER, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 1998, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2003. APPROVED 11-10-98

b. DOCUMENT R-98-1878-D

AIRPORT RENTAL CAR LEASE AND CONCESSION AGREEMENT WITH ALAMO RENT-A-CAR SYSTEM, INC., WITH A MINIMUM ANNUAL GUARANTEE TO THE COUNTY OF $250,000 FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF THE FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT AND THAT IT BE INCREASED BY $50,000 EACH YEAR THEREAFTER, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 1998, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2003. APPROVED 11-10-98

CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED

3.F.2. - CONTINUED

c. DOCUMENT R-98-1879-D

AIRPORT RENTAL CAR LEASE AND CONCESSION AGREEMENT WITH AVIS RENT-A-CAR SYSTEM, INC., WITH A MINIMUM ANNUAL GUARANTEE TO THE COUNTY OF $250,000 FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF THE FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT AND THAT IT BE INCREASED BY $50,000 EACH YEAR THEREAFTER, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 1998, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2003. APPROVED 11-10-98

d. DOCUMENT R-98-1880-D

AIRPORT RENTAL CAR LEASE AND CONCESSION AGREEMENT WITH THE HERTZ CORPORATION WITH A MINIMUM ANNUAL GUARANTEE TO THE COUNTY OF $250,000 FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF THE FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT AND THAT IT BE INCREASED BY $50,000 EACH YEAR THEREAFTER, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 1998, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2003. APPROVED 11-10-98

e. DOCUMENT R-98-1881-D

AIRPORT RENTAL CAR LEASE AND CONCESSION AGREEMENT WITH DOLLAR RENT-A-CAR SYSTEMS, INC., WITH A MINIMUM ANNUAL GUARANTEE TO THE COUNTY OF $250,000 FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF THE FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT AND THAT IT BE INCREASED BY $50,000 EACH YEAR THEREAFTER, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 1998, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2003. APPROVED 11-10-98

f. DOCUMENT R-98-1882-D

AIRPORT RENTAL CAR LEASE AND CONCESSION AGREEMENT WITH NATIONAL RENT-A-CAR SYSTEMS, INC., WITH A MINIMUM ANNUAL GUARANTEE TO THE COUNTY OF $250,000 FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF THE FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT AND THAT IT BE INCREASED BY $50,000 EACH YEAR THEREAFTER, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 1998, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2003. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.G. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

3.G.1.

NEGOTIATED SETTLEMENT OFFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,500 FOR FULL SATISFACTION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT LIEN THAT WAS ENTERED AGAINST THE WILD HARE SALON ON OCTOBER 17, 1997, FOR FAILURE TO TIMELY INSTALL AN ACCESS LADDER TO THE ROOF AS PART OF THE AIR-CONDITIONING REQUIREMENTS AND OBTAIN A NEW PERMIT. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.G.2. BUDGET AMENDMENT 99-97

BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION TRUST FUND FOR $28,981 ESTABLISHING INCOME FROM FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN THE FISCAL YEAR 1999 BUDGET FOR INSTALLATION OF LANDSCAPING ON STATE ROAD 804 BY PALM ISLES. APPROVED 11-10-98

CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED

3.G.3.

    • BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-1457

DOWNWARD BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT TRUST FUND FOR 1996 FOR $945,013 TO SEGREGATE 1996 AND 1997 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS BECAUSE EACH GRANT MUST BE ACCOUNTED FOR SEPARATELY SINCE ANY UNSPENT FUNDS AND INTEREST EARNINGS MUST BE RETURNED AFTER 24 MONTHS. APPROVED 11-10-98

    • BUDGET AMENDMENT 98-1458

BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT TRUST FUND FOR 1997 FOR $945,013 TO SEGREGATE 1996 AND 1997 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS BECAUSE EACH GRANT MUST BE ACCOUNTED FOR SEPARATELY SINCE ANY UNSPENT FUNDS AND INTEREST EARNINGS MUST BE RETURNED AFTER 24 MONTHS. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.H. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS

3.H.1. DOCUMENT R-98-1883-D

CHANGE ORDER 2 WITH MURPHY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., FOR $99,332 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE JUNO BEACH PARK FISHING PIER. (AMENDS R-97-1467-D) APPROVED 11-10-98

3.H.2. DOCUMENT R-98-1884-D

AGREEMENT WITH MPA ARCHITECTS, INC., FOR $85,620 TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE WEST BOYNTON BRANCH LIBRARY EXPANSION. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.H.3. DOCUMENT R-98-1885-D

CONTRACT WITH WEST CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR $515,084 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CALOOSA PARK ROLLER HOCKEY RINK. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.H.4. DOCUMENT R-98-1886-D

INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE WHEREBY THE COUNTY MAY PROVIDE FUEL AND FUEL MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE FOR THREE YEARS AND MAY BE RENEWED FOR ONE THREE-YEAR TERM THEREAFTER. IT ESTABLISHES THE BILLING STRUCTURE AND PROCEDURES FOR THE ANNUAL UPDATE OF FEES. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.I. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

3.I.1. DOCUMENT R-98-1887-D

AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BELLE GLADE TO PROVIDE UP TO $95,000 IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN THE CITY FROM OCTOBER 1, 1998, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1999. THESE ARE FEDERAL FUNDS AND REQUIRE NO LOCAL MATCH. APPROVED 11-10-98

CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED

3.I.2. DOCUMENT R-98-1888-D

AMENDMENT 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH WEST JUPITER COMMUNITY GROUP, INC., TO EXTEND THE EXPIRATION DATE FROM SEPTEMBER 30, 1998, TO JANUARY 30, 1999, AND REALLOCATE FUNDS WITHIN THE BUDGET FOR THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE WEST JUPITER COMMUNITY GROUP ENABLEMENT/TUTORIAL CENTER. THESE ARE FEDERAL FUNDS AND REQUIRE NO LOCAL MATCH. (AMENDS R-98-234-D) APPROVED 11-10-98

3.I.3. DOCUMENT R-98-1889-D

SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE FOR RAMONA JANELLE LONGWELL OF WEST PALM BEACH FOR $3,371.80 CONDITIONAL GRANT. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.I.4.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-1890-D

SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE FOR AMIE JEWELL DOWARD OF BELLE GLADE FOR $11,800 CONDITIONAL GRANT/FORGIVEN LOAN. (AMENDS R-88-430) APPROVED 11-10-98

b. DOCUMENT R-98-1891-D

SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE FOR JULIO LEONARDO OF GREENACRES FOR $4,350 CONDITIONAL GRANT/FORGIVEN LOAN. APPROVED 11-10-98

c. DOCUMENT R-98-1892-D

SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE FOR CAROL M. PEET OF GREENACRES FOR $19,475 CONDITIONAL GRANT/FORGIVEN LOAN. APPROVED 11-10-98

d. DOCUMENT R-98-1893-D

SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE FOR IRMA PERRY, AKA IRMGARD PERRY, OF LAKE WORTH FOR $24,170 CONDITIONAL GRANT/FORGIVEN LOAN. APPROVED 11-10-98

e. DOCUMENT R-98-1894-D

SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE FOR MARTHA L. WILSON OF BELLE GLADE FOR $13,120 CONDITIONAL GRANT/FORGIVEN LOAN. (REPEALS R-88-430) APPROVED 11-10-98

3.I.5. DELETED

3.I.6. DELETED

3.I.7. DELETED

3.I.8.

ADDITIONAL FUNDING OF $990 TO BRIAN AND PAULA TUBBS OF JUPITER TO COMPLETE THE EMERGENCY REHABILITATION PROJECT AT THEIR HOME, WITH A WAIVER TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM FUNDING AMOUNT OF $8,000 AS ESTABLISHED UNDER THE REHABILITATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. THE FUNDS ARE FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS THAT REQUIRE NO LOCAL MATCH. APPROVED 11-10-98

CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED

3.I.9.

ADDITIONAL FUNDING OF $5,150 TO LEOLA MIMS OF SOUTH BAY FOR A PROPERTY REHABILITATION PROGRAM LOAN WITH A WAIVER TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM FUNDING LIMIT OF $20,000. THE FUNDS ARE FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS THAT REQUIRE NO LOCAL MATCH. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.I.10.

RECEIVE AND FILE SUMMARY OF DELEGATED FUNDING AWARDS TOTALING $75,322 MADE TO THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY OWNERS FOR REHABILITATION PROJECTS APPROVED BETWEEN JULY 1, 1998, AND SEPTEMBER 30, 1998, PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION R-94-1139. APPROVED 11-10-98

EMANUEL AND ANNIE ADAMS OF RIVIERA BEACH $16,664

ANNIE EVERETT OF BELLE GLADE 10,498

CHERYL MOORE OF RIVIERA BEACH 4,780

ANNIE SOLOMON OF BELLE GLADE 10,825

JOHNNIE AND GEORGIANA WARREN OF RIVIERA BEACH 6,805

EARL L. WELLS OF PALM BEACH GARDENS 14,750

DOROTHY WILEY OF LANTANA 11,000

3.I.11.

a. DOCUMENT R-98-1895-D

AGREEMENT WITH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998-99 FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT OF $6,602,000 FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. NO LOCAL MATCH IS REQUIRED. APPROVED 11-10-98

b. DOCUMENT R-98-1896-D

AGREEMENT WITH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998-99 FEDERAL EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT OF $258,000 FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. MATCHING REQUIREMENTS ARE MET THROUGH AN IN-KIND CONTRIBUTION BY EACH AGENCY RECEIVING FUNDING. APPROVED 11-10-98

c. DOCUMENT R-98-1897-D

AGREEMENT WITH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998-99 HOME OWNERSHIP MADE EASY GRANT OF $1.87 MILLION FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. MATCHING REQUIREMENTS ARE MET THROUGH THE STATE HOUSING INITIATIVE PARTNERSHIP. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.I.12. DOCUMENT R-98-1898-D

AGREEMENT WITH J. FINNEGAN AND ASSOCIATES, INC., DBA FINNEGAN'S FINE FOODS, FOR $50,000 IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS AT 421 IRIS STREET, WEST PALM BEACH, FROM NOVEMBER 10, 1998, THROUGH JULY 31, 1999. THESE ARE FEDERAL FUNDS AND REQUIRE NO LOCAL MATCH. APPROVED 11-10-98

CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED

3.I.13. DELETED

3.I.14. DELETED

3.I.15. DELETED

3.I.16. DELETED

3.J. PLANNING, ZONING AND BUILDING - None

3.K. WATER UTILITIES

3.K.1. DELETED

3.K.2. DOCUMENT R-98-1899-D

AMENDMENT 1 TO THE COOPERATIVE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT EXTENDING THE GRANT EXPIRATION DATE TO FEBRUARY 28, 1999, AND ENSURING YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MULTIPURPOSE AQUIFER STORAGE AND RECOVERY WELL. (AMENDS R-97-1093-D) APPROVED 11-10-98

3.K.3. DOCUMENT R-98-1900-D

POTABLE WATER AND WASTEWATER DEVELOPER AGREEMENT WITH THE DONALD J. TRUMP GOLF CLUB, L.C., DEVELOPER, WHICH ALLOWS THE DEVELOPER TO RESERVE WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM CAPACITY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.L. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

3.L.1. DOCUMENT R-98-1901-D

INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ATLANTIS WHICH ALLOWS THE CITY TO JOIN 24 OTHER MUNICIPALITIES IN RECEIVING FORESTRY PARTNERSHIP SERVICES IN RETURN FOR CUMULATIVELY PROVIDING ONE-HALF ($24,040) OF THE ANNUAL COST OF A COUNTY FORESTRY POSITION WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.L.2.

    • DOCUMENT R-98-1902-D

AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES, DIVISION OF FORESTRY FOR THE 1997-1998 URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT, PALM BEACH COUNTY'S UPLAND ENHANCEMENT TREE SALVAGE PROGRAM, TO EXTEND THE DEADLINE FOR ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL PROGRAM INVOICES TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1999. (AMENDS R-98-253-D) APPROVED 11-10-98

b.

AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT TO BE CARRIED OUT BY THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR OR HIS DESIGNEE. APPROVED 11-10-98

CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED

3.M. PARKS AND RECREATION

3.M.1. RESOLUTION R-98-1903

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE STAGGERING OF MEMBERS' TERMS FOR THE OKEEHEELEE PARK CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMITTEE PROVIDE INPUT REGARDING PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF OKEEHEELEE PARK AND CHOLEE PARK. (AMENDS R-91-1626) ADOPTED 11-10-98

3.M.2.

  • DOCUMENT R-98-1904-D

AGREEMENT WITH I HAVE A DREAM FOUNDATION OF DELRAY BEACH, INC., FOR $10,000 TO FUND THE RIGHT CHOICE PROGRAM. APPROVED 11-10-98

  • BUDGET TRANSFER 99-92

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR $10,000 FROM RESERVES FOR DISTRICT 5 TO I HAVE A DREAM/RIGHT CHOICE. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.M.3.

    • DOCUMENT R-98-1905-D

AGREEMENT WITH THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,000 FOR EXPANSION OF WELLINGTON BOYS & GIRLS CLUB BUILDING. APPROVED 11-10-98

    • BUDGET TRANSFER 99-93

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR $75,000 FROM RESERVES FOR DISTRICT 6 TO THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC./WELLINGTON BUILDING EXPANSION. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.M.4.

  • DOCUMENT R-98-1906-D

AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BELLE GLADE FOR FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $24,050 FOR THE LAKESHORE POOL RESURFACING. APPROVED 11-10-98

  • BUDGET TRANSFER 99-94

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR $24,050 FROM RESERVES FOR DISTRICT 6 TO BELLE GLADE/LAKESHORE POOL. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.M.5.

    • DOCUMENT R-98-1907-D

AGREEMENT WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $35,000 FOR BASEBALL/SOFTBALL FIELD IMPROVEMENTS AT ROYAL PALM BEACH COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL. APPROVED 11-10-98

    • BUDGET TRANSFER 99-95

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR $35,000 FROM RESERVES FOR DISTRICT 6 TO SCHOOL DISTRICT/ROYAL PALM BEACH HIGH SCHOOL FIELD IMPROVEMENTS. APPROVED 11-10-98

CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED

3.M.6. BUDGET TRANSFER 99-96

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR $13,006 FROM RESERVES FOR DISTRICT 5 TO EAGLES LANDING MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF FENCING THROUGH SOUTH COUNTY REGIONAL PARK ALONG OLD PUMPHOUSE ROAD FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE STUDENTS AT THE SCHOOL. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.N. LIBRARY

3.N.1. BUDGET TRANSFER 99-76

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE LIBRARY EXPANSION PROGRAM FUND FOR $427,650 FROM CONTINGENCY RESERVES TO THE PARKING LOT EXPANSION PROJECT AT SOUTHWEST AND NORTH COUNTY REGIONAL LIBRARIES. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.P. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE - None

3.Q. CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

3.Q.1.

  • DOCUMENT R-98-1908-D

CONTRACT WITH PRIDE INTEGRATED SERVICES, INC., FOR $5,000 FOR COUNTY COURT PROBATION SERVICES FROM DECEMBER 6, 1998, THROUGH DECEMBER 5, 1999, UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION. APPROVED 11-10-98

  • BUDGET AMENDMENT 99-106

BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR $5,000 TO USE THE PROCEEDS OF THE CONTRACT WITH PRIDE INTEGRATED SERVICES, INC., FOR PROBATION SERVICES TO PURCHASE PORTABLE DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT TO AUDIT PRIDE CASE FILES IN REMOTE SITES. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.R. EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL - None

3.S. FIRE-RESCUE

3.S.1. DOCUMENT R-98-1909-D

RATIFY THE SIGNATURE OF THE CHAIR ON A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE QUANTUM FOUNDATION FOR $431,233 TO PILOT RISK WATCH, THE FIRST COMPREHENSIVE INJURY PREVENTION CURRICULUM FOR PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.T. HEALTH DEPARTMENT - None

3.U. INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES - None

3.V. METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION - None

3.W. PUBLIC AFFAIRS - None

CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED

3.X. PUBLIC SAFETY

3.X.1. DOCUMENT R-98-1910-D

AGREEMENT WITH JOHN V. MARRACCINI, M.D., FOR RELIEF/ON CALL ASSOCIATE MEDICAL EXAMINER SERVICES FOR ONE YEAR FROM JANUARY 1, 1999, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1999, FOR $1,200 PER DAY, WHEN CALLED UPON. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.Y. PURCHASING - None

3.Z. RISK MANAGEMENT - None

3.AA. SURFACE TRANSPORTATION - None

CONSENT AGENDA - CONTINUED

3.BB. COURT ADMINISTRATION

3.BB.1.

COST OF LIVING INCREASE OF 3 PERCENT, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 1998, FOR THE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTUAL INTERPRETERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COST OF LIVING INCREASE APPROVED BY THE BOARD FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999. APPROVED 11-10-98

3.BB.2. BUDGET AMENDMENT 99-140

BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR $43,079 RECOGNIZING ADDITIONAL FUNDING FROM THE OFFICE OF THE STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR A VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) GRANT DESIGNATED TO THE FAMILY CONNECTION PROGRAM-15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT. NO ADDITIONAL COUNTY FUNDS ARE REQUIRED. APPROVED 11-10-98

MOTION to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Motion by Commissioner Foster, seconded by Commissioner McCarty and carried 6-0. Commissioner Marcus absent.

***** THIS CONCLUDES THE CONSENT AGENDA *****

  • SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - 9:30 A.M.

4.A.

PROCLAMATION DECLARING NOVEMBER 20-26, 1998, AS FARM CITY WEEK. PRESENTED 11-10-98

4.B.

PROCLAMATION CELEBRATING THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF GRATITUDE HOUSE. PRESENTED 11-10-98

(CLERK'S NOTE: Commissioner Marcus joined the meeting.)

4.C.

PROCLAMATION DECLARING NOVEMBER, 1998, AS KOREAN VETERANS' MEMORIAL MONTH. PRESENTED 11-10-98

4.D.

PROCLAMATION DECLARING NOVEMBER, 1998, AS CUORE D'ITALIA MONTH. PRESENTED 11-10-98

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - CONTINUED

4.E.

PROCLAMATION DECLARING NOVEMBER, 1998, AS COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS AWARENESS MONTH. PRESENTED 11-10-98

4.F.

PROCLAMATION HONORING THE PALM BEACH DIVISION OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SEA CADETS IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR AWARDS AS THE MOST OUTSTANDING UNIT IN THE NATION. PRESENTED 11-10-98

5. REGULAR AGENDA

5.A. PUBLIC AFFAIRS

5.A.1.

DIRECTION ON PROPOSED ADDITIONS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 1999 STATE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM. DISCUSSED WITH DIRECTION 11-10-98

Public Affairs Director Denise Cote stated that the purpose of the item was to present issues that the County would support that were sponsored by other agencies or groups. Staff would keep abreast of the issues because of expected legislation to be proposed this year as well as important appropriations, she said. Commissioner Roberts reported that $180 million had been received for the state road 80 project and she would keep the board apprised.

STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO:

  • Move forward with the proposed additions to the state legislative program and to include the Concert Hall at Mizner Park (CHAMP) request.

5.B. COUNTY ATTORNEY

5.B.1.

APPLICATION OF THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (YMCA) OF BOCA RATON, INC., FOR THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $7 MILLION OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1998, FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF OLD BOYNTON BEACH ROAD AND MILITARY TRAIL IN BOYNTON BEACH FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A YMCA FAMILY SOCIAL SERVICE CENTER (YMCA BOYNTON BEACH PROJECT). NO COUNTY FUNDS WOULD BE PLEDGED TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF, REDEMPTION PREMIUM, IF ANY, OR INTEREST ON THE BONDS. APPROVED 11-10-98

MOTION to approve the application. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Lee and carried 7-0.

REGULAR AGENDA - CONTINUED

5.B.2.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1998, NOT EXCEEDING $8.75 MILLION; APPROVING THE HOLDING OF A PUBLIC HEARING AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE TO FINANCE ACQUIRING, RECONSTRUCTING AND EQUIPPING A MULTIFAMILY RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO BE OCCUPIED (AT LEAST 40 PERCENT) BY INDIVIDUALS OR FAMILIES OF LOW-/ MODERATE-INCOME WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. NO COUNTY FUNDS WOULD BE PLEDGED TO PAY PRINCIPAL OR REDEMPTION PREMIUMS, IF ANY, OR INTEREST ON THE BONDS. POSTPONED 11-10-98

MOTION to adopt the resolution. Motion by Commissioner Roberts and seconded by Commissioner Foster.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Ed Dicker, representing CannaLakes Homeowners Association, Sondi Hill, Arthur P. Sullo and Allen Altschuler opposed the project because of the potential of the development becoming a housing project with homeowners losing rights to govern themselves and the selling prices for homes would be negatively impacted.

There was concern with the construction of rental units not having been discussed with the area residents. Richard Radcliffe, deputy mayor of Greenacres City, asked that the item be postponed to allow the city time to properly review it and address several issues.

During the lengthy discussion that ensued it was brought out that:

  • The rental units would not be subsidized housing which was a major concern of area residents.
  • The low-/ moderate-income included teachers, firefighters and police officers.
  • There were objection with the potential of block voting associated with the rental units with a single owner.
  • The Housing Finance Authority should meet with the affected communities and the district commissioner to address issues.

SUBSTITUTE MOTION to POSTPONE the item for two weeks. Motion by Commissioner Foster and seconded by Commissioner Lee.

REGULAR AGENDA - CONTINUED

5.B.2. - CONTINUED

Robert Jackson of Reliance Housing Foundation said that his company had met with the homeowners and explained the rental issue. The homeowners and the City of Greenacres had sufficient time to respond, he said. Mr. Jackson informed the Board there was a time constraint because their purchase contract was due to expire in one week. Commissioner Aaronson recommended that Mr. Jackson meet with the affected communities within the next two weeks. Commissioner Newell asked that the Housing Finance Authority make a presentation within two weeks. Commissioner Roberts suggested that Mr. Jackson's company seek an extension for the purchase contract. Commissioner McCarty asked that staff report on the Housing Finance director's responsibilities and current salary.

UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 7-0.

5.B.3. RESOLUTION R-98-1911

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF VARIABLE RATE DEMAND EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES REVENUE BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12.5 MILLION BY THE PALM BEACH COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY. THE PROCEEDS OF THE BONDS WILL BE USED BY THE AUTHORITY TO MAKE A LOAN TO LYNN UNIVERSITY, INC., TO REFINANCE CERTAIN EXISTING DEBT, TO ACQUIRE, CONSTRUCT AND IMPROVE CERTAIN NEW PROPERTY AND TO PROVIDE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE EXISTING POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL FACILITY OF THE UNIVERSITY. NEITHER THE TAXING POWER NOR THE FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE COUNTY NOR ANY COUNTY FUNDS ARE PLEDGED TO PAY THE BONDS. ADOPTED 11-10-98

MOTION to adopt the resolution. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Foster and carried 7-0.

5.B.4. DOCUMENT R-98-1912-D

AGREEMENT WITH WILLIAM J. PEEBLES FOR CONSULTING/LOBBYING SERVICES IN THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE REGARDING A PENDING CLAIMS BILL SEEKING $145,407 ARISING OUT OF THE CASE OF ROBERT ROSADO V. THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR A FIXED FEE OF $10,000, PLUS 10 PERCENT OF ANY REDUCTION IN THE CLAIMS BILL WHEN IT BECOMES LAW. IF THE CLAIMS BILL IS DEFEATED IN ITS ENTIRETY, THE COUNTY WILL PAY MR. PEEBLES $10,000 PLUS 10 PERCENT OF THE ENTIRE AMOUNT REQUESTED IN THE CLAIMS BILL, $14,540.70 FOR A TOTAL OF $24,650.70. APPROVED 11-10-98

(CLERK'S NOTE: See Page 32, Item 8.B.1 for additional discussion on this item.)

MOTION to approve the agreement. Motion by Commissioner Roberts and seconded by Commissioner Marcus.

REGULAR AGENDA - CONTINUED

5.B.4. - CONTINUED

Commissioner Marcus asked if the matter had been coordinated with lobbyist Kathleen Daley. County Attorney Dytrych said that she had attempted to contact Ms. Daley, but she was out of town. Her office had worked with the Risk Management Department which stated that Mr. Peebles was known for his consulting/lobbying services. Commissioner Marcus recommended for the future that Ms. Daley should be asked for input. Commissioner Roberts stated that Ms. Daley was familiar with Mr. Peebles who had successfully lobbied in Tallahassee for some time. Ms. Dytrych stated that she would inform Ms. Daley of the Board's actions and ask that she coordinate with Mr. Peebles. Ms. Dytrych would report back to the Board.

UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 7-0.

5.B.5.

APPOINTMENT OF THE LAW FIRMS OF BOOSE, CASEY, CIKLIN, LUBITZ, MARTENS, MCBANE & O'CONNELL; HOLLAND & KNIGHT; RUDEN, MCCLOSKY, SMITH, SCHUSTER & RUSSELL; MOYLE, FLANIGAN, KATZ, KOLINS, RAYMOND & SHEEHAN; GREENBERG, TRAURIG, HOFFMAN, LIPOFF, ROSEN & QUENTEL/WEISS & HANDLER; AND BRYANT, MILLER & OLIVER/MIKEL D. JONES & ASSOCIATES TO THE COUNTY'S BOND COUNSEL ROTATION LIST FROM JANUARY 1, 1999, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2000; AND THE FORM FOR AGREEMENTS FOR BOARD APPROVAL AFTER EXECUTION BY THE LAW FIRMS. APPROVED 11-10-98

MOTION to approve the appointments and form. Motion by Commissioner Roberts and seconded by Commissioner Lee.

Commissioner Foster asked that the firm of Edwards & Angell be included to the list under District 6 appointment.

AMENDED MOTION to include the firm of Edwards & Angell to the list. The maker and seconder agreed. Upon call for a vote, the motion carried 7-0.

5.B.6.

APPOINT BOND COUNSEL FROM THE COUNTY'S BOND COUNSEL ROTATION LIST AND AUTHORIZE THE APPOINTED BOND COUNSEL TO BEGIN PERFORMING LEGAL SERVICES REQUIRED FOR THE PROPOSED MARCH 9, 1999, BOND REFERENDUM ELECTION. APPROVED GREENBERG, TRAURIG, HOFFMAN, LIPOFF, ROSEN & QUENTEL/WEISS & HANDLER 11-10-98

MOTION to appoint Greenberg, Traurig, Hoffman, Lipoff, Rosen & Quentel/Weiss & Handler. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Foster and carried 7-0.

RECESS

At 11:15 a.m., the Chair declared a recess.

RECONVENE

At 11:25 a.m., the Board reconvened with Commissioners Aaronson, Lee, McCarty, Marcus, Newell and Roberts present.

TIME CERTAIN - 11:00 A.M.

5.F. PLANNING, ZONING AND BUILDING

5.F.1.

COUNTY BROWNFIELD PROCEDURE WHICH DISSEMINATES INFORMATION TO INTERESTED PARTIES UPON REQUEST, AND SHARE INFORMATION WITH MUNICIPALITIES, DEVELOPER ASSOCIATIONS AND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATIONS REGARDING A COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL SITE (BROWNFIELD) WHOSE DEVELOPMENT IS COMPLICATED BY CONTAMINATION, EITHER ACTUAL OR PERCEIVED. APPROVED 11-10-98

During the staff presentation it was brought out that:

  • The County would have to designate an area as a brownfield via a resolution.
  • An owner could request designation of a brownfield if the proposed project would create 10 new jobs; it met the local comprehensive plan requirements; the owner give proper public notice; and the owner could ensure financial stability for cleanup of the site and completion of the project.
  • Public participation through a local advisory committee was required.
  • There were incentives for the program such as rehabilitation tax credit.

(CLERK'S NOTE: Commissioner Foster joined the meeting.)

Commissioner Lee inquired about the Solitron property in Riviera Beach being designated as a brownfield. Staff responded that the property was under investigation by the Environmental Protection Agency. The Board agreed that the project should be included as a priority in the state and federal legislative programs.

MOTION to approve the procedure. Motion by Commissioner Lee, seconded by Commissioner Marcus and carried 6-0. Commissioner McCarty absent.

RECESS

At 11:56 a.m., the Chair declared a recess.

RECONVENE

At 2:05 p.m., the Board reconvened with Commissioners Aaronson, Foster, Lee and Newell present.

  • MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC - 2:00 P.M.

7.A.

LANDLOCKED PROPERTY WITHIN CIBA-GEIGY PROPERTY. DISCUSSED 11-10-98

Maida Daughtrey stated her family's property was landlocked inside the Ciba-Geigy development. No one in her family had attended the previous Zoning or Board of County Commissioners meetings; consequently they were misrepresented during those meetings. She informed the Board that the developer had not contacted them to either purchase their property or to discuss access. Her family would have someone present when the matter is brought back before the Board in an effort to resolve this problem.

Commissioner Newell said he had met with the Daughtreys last week and there were many issues discussed. The County Attorney's office had recently sent a letter to the Daughtreys about the access issue and staff had been working with them to resolve the matter. There appeared to be legitimate landlocking by the County a few months ago in connection with the Ciba-Geigy petition. Staff would have to come back to the Board to correct it or the Ciba-Geigy property owners would make the corrections. Commissioner Aaronson ensured Ms. Daughtrey that staff would continue to work with them on the matter.

Dagmar Brahs, president of Coalition of Boynton West Residential Associations (COBWRA), stated that when the Ciba-Geigy property was proposed, her organization was concerned with what could be done with the 10-acre parcel located in the middle of the proposed planned unit development (PUD). Ciba-Geigy representatives stated they had contacted the parcel owners to try to incorporate it. The Daughtreys later informed COBWRA that the developer had not contacted them. Last week at the Zoning Commission meeting, the property was referred to as Melrose East, a 10-acre parcel located between the Aberdeen development and the Florida Turnpike. The owners of Melrose East went to court and were granted access to their property through a gate in the Aberdeen community. The Aberdeen residents were unhappy about it. She suggested in the future, that County staff could contact property owners to incorporate all land into one parcel to avoid this problem from recurring. She asked that something be worked out to incorporate the Daughtrey's property into the Ciba-Geigy PUD.

Commissioner Aaronson commented that staff generally informs the Board of such problems and attempts to resolve them. The County Commission could ensure that the parcel was only zoned residential at 3-5 units to an acre, but the owners must have access to the roads. Commissioner Newell was assisting with resolution of the matter. Commissioner Roberts said the Board should ensure the Daughtreys had access to their property which might call for the reconsideration of the Ciba-Geighy petition. She stressed that the Board had to protect the rights of individuals as well as the rights of the majority.

MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC - CONTINUED

7.A. - CONTINUED

Commissioner Newell noted that when the zoning petition was submitted, it was clearly indicated by the petitioner that the owners of the 10-acre parcel had access to their property. The petition was approved with that understanding. The parcel owners later came to the County for help to gain access to their property. Staff advised the developer to give them access or come back before the Board for review of the entire project. He and staff were working to resolve the matter.

(CLERK'S NOTE: Commissioner Marcus joined the meeting and Commissioner Foster left.)

7.B.

UNCONTROLLED TRAFFIC AT CHERRY ROAD AND CLUBHOUSE ROAD IN BELVEDERE HOMES DEVELOPMENT. DISCUSSED 11-10-98

Allen Preston stated concern with people speeding and the hazardous road condition near his home located near Cherry Road and Clubhouse Road. His yard has been damaged by cars driven into it to avoid flood waters and people losing control of their vehicles while speeding. Mr. Preston offered a solution to the problem for his area and noted that other intersections could benefit from it as well. Commissioner Roberts informed the Board that she had spoken with the Engineering department a year ago for traffic calming solutions and had not received a satisfactory response. She requested Engineering to again address the serious intersection repair needs near Mr. Preston's home. Commissioner Aaronson asked County Administrator Weisman to look into the matter and report back to the Board by the end of December with a solution.

5.C. EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL

5.C.1.

PALM BEACH COUNTY'S 1998-99 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN, A VOLUNTARY EFFORT TO CORRECT UNDERREPRESENTATION WHERE IT EXISTS IN THE COUNTY'S WORK FORCE. NO FISCAL IMPACT. APPROVED 11-10-98

MOTION to approve the plan. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner McCarty and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent.

REGULAR AGENDA - CONTINUED

5.D. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

5.D.1. DOCUMENT R-98-1913-D

AMENDMENT 1 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 1998-99 ANNUAL CONSOLIDATED PLAN TO INCLUDE FUNDING UNDER THE 10 PERCENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT SET-ASIDE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES WHICH INCLUDE ULTIMATE CHILDREN'S LEARNING ADVENTURE, RIVIERA BEACH $200,000; DELRAY BLUES DBA THE BACKROOM, DELRAY BEACH $50,000; SPELLMAN HOLDING CORPORATION DBA WICKED WILLIE'S BOSTON GRILL, LAKE WORTH $100,000; AMERICAN RESIDENTIAL SERVICES OF FLORIDA DBA SASSO AIR CONDITIONING, LAKE WORTH ROAD, UNINCORPORATED COUNTY $175,000; T. L. WINGATE, INC., WEST PALM BEACH $75,000 AND J. FINNEGAN AND ASSOCIATES, INC., DBA FINNEGAN'S FINE FOODS, WEST PALM BEACH $50,000. (AMENDS R-98-1022-D) APPROVED 11-10-98

MOTION to approve the consolidated plan amendment. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner McCarty and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster absent.

5.E. FIRE-RESCUE

5.E.1.

WRITE-OFF OF UNCOLLECTIBLE ADVANCE LIFE SUPPORT (ALS) TRANSPORT ACCOUNTS AND THE ACCOUNTING ENTRIES TO REMOVE THESE AMOUNTS FROM THE COUNTY'S FINANCIAL BOOKS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994-95 (MARCH - SEPTEMBER) $1,304,173.17; FISCAL YEAR 1995-96 (OCTOBER - SEPTEMBER) $2,457,524.52 AND FISCAL YEAR 1996-97 (OCTOBER - AUGUST) $2,583,369.59. THIS WAS A RESULT OF THE BOARD'S AUTHORIZATION TO FIRE-RESCUE IN DECEMBER 1994, TO TRANSPORT AND BILL FOR ALS SERVICES AND TO SEEK PAYMENT FROM THIRD PARTY INSURANCE CARRIERS. THE WRITE-OFF OF THESE ACCOUNTS DOES NOT ELIMINATE THE COUNTY'S AUTHORITY TO CONTINUE TO PURSUE COLLECTION ON THESE ACCOUNTS. AN EVALUATION WILL BE CONDUCTED BY THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET TO DETERMINE IF ADDITIONAL FOLLOW-UP IS NEEDED. APPROVED 11-10-98

Commissioner Aaronson said staff would pursue collection of the accounts.

MOTION to approve the write-off. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Lee and carried 6-0. Commissioner Foster Absent.

(CLERK'S NOTE: Commissioner Foster joined the meeting.)

5.E.2.

PRELIMINARY READING AND ADVERTISE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON DECEMBER 15, 1998, AT 9:30 A.M., AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FIRE CODE ORDINANCE (FIREWORKS); PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT PURSUANT TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT CITATION SYSTEM CLARIFYING REQUIREMENTS REGARDING TEMPORARY RETAIL SALE OF SPARKLERS. APPROVED 11-10-98

MOTION to approve the ordinance on preliminary reading and advertise for public hearing on December 15, 1998. Motion by Commissioner Newell, seconded by Commissioner Marcus and carried 7-0.

REGULAR AGENDA - CONTINUED

5.E.3.

PRELIMINARY READING AND ADVERTISE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON DECEMBER 15, 1998, AT 9:30 A.M., AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FIRE CODE BY ADDING SECTIONS ON OVERCROWDING, OPEN BURNING, LOCKED EXITS, OBSTRUCTED EXITS, AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS AND FIREWORKS. APPROVED 11-10-98

MOTION to approve ordinance on preliminary reading and advertise for public hearing on December 15, 1998. Motion by Commissioner Newell, seconded by Commissioner Marcus and carried 7-0.

5.F. PLANNING, ZONING AND BUILDING

5.F.1. See Page 27.

5.F.2. DELETED

5.F.3. DELETED

5.G. FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS

5.G.1. DOCUMENT R-98-1914-D

LEASE AGREEMENT WITH HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASONAL SALES, LTD., INC., FOR THE LEASING OF 0.918 ACRE OF COUNTY-OWNED VACANT LAND AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF GUN CLUB ROAD AND SOUTH MILITARY TRAIL, WEST PALM BEACH (FOUR POINTS COMPLEX), FOR THE SALE OF CHRISTMAS TREES ON NOVEMBER 10-DECEMBER 31, 1998). THE TOTAL BASE RENT PAYABLE IN ADVANCE IS $5,100. THIS IS THE LAST YEAR STAFF INTENDS TO RECOMMEND ANY USAGE OF THE PROPERTY FOR NON-COUNTY USES. APPROVED 11-10-98

MOTION to approve the agreement. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Newell and carried 7-0.

5.H. ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS

5.H.1. DOCUMENT R-98-1915-D

COUNTY 1998-1999 PATHWAY PROGRAM CONSISTING OF $726,000 FOR SCHOOL PROJECTS, $868,000 FOR NON-SCHOOL PROJECTS AND $25,000 FOR MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT FOR A TOTAL OF $1.619 MILLION. APPROVED 11-10-98

MOTION to approve the program. Motion by Commissioner Newell and seconded by Commissioner Marcus.

County Engineer George T. Webb requested the addition of the Loggers Run project to the contingency list.

AMENDED MOTION to add the Loggers Run project to the contingency list. The maker and seconder agreed. Upon call for a vote, the motion carried 7-0.

REGULAR AGENDA - CONTINUED

5.H.2.

a.

RECOMMENDATIONS OF BEAUTIFUL PALM BEACHES, INC., FOR ALLOCATION OF THE COUNTY'S THOROUGHFARE BEAUTIFICATION FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $292,757 FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998-99. APPROVED 11-10-98

b. BUDGET TRANSFER 99-114

BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR $292,757 FROM SWEEP RESERVES TO THE THOROUGHFARE BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS. APPROVED 11-10-98

MOTION to approve the recommendations of Beautiful Palm Beaches and the budget transfer. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried 7-0.

5.I. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

5.I.1. DOCUMENT R-98-1916-D

PARTIAL RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING AN ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL HEARING BOARD ORDER RECORDED AGAINST THE PROPERTY ON OCTOBER 20, 1992. THE FORMER OWNERS OF THE PROPERTY--HENRY J. ROLFS AND DAVID C. PALADINO, PARTNERS, DOWNTOWN/UPTOWN VENTURE--WERE FOUND IN VIOLATION OF OPERATING A RESOURCE RECOVERY AND/OR WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY WITHOUT A SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY PERMIT. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY WAS SUBSEQUENTLY FORECLOSED ON BY THE RESOLUTION TRUST CORPORATION WITH ROLFS AND PALADINO LOSING THE PROPERTY ON APRIL 5, 1994. THE NEW OWNER OF THE PROPERTY, OAKTON LAKES LAND COMPANY, PURCHASED THE PROPERTY, SUBJECT TO THE LIEN, THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF WHICH NOW TOTALS $28,900. OAKTON LAKES CLEARED THE PROPERTY TO THE COUNTY HEALTH UNIT'S SATISFACTION AS OF JUNE 17, 1998. THE NEW OWNER HAS EXPENDED $420,000 TO BRING THE PROPERTY INTO COMPLIANCE AND REQUESTS A RELEASE OF THE BOARD'S ORDER FROM THEIR PROPERTY. APPROVED 11-10-98

MOTION to approve the partial release of lien. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Lee and carried 7-0.

  • BOARD APPOINTMENTS

6.A. COMMUNITY SERVICES

6.A.1.

APPOINTMENTS OF VANDARY CHIN, JANIE DAVIS, APRIAH DENISE JEFFERSON, VICTOR JONES, WALTER W. KRUGER, THOMAS ALAN MENARD, VICTORIA STEVENS AND ALFREDA WHITAKER TO THE HIV COMPREHENSIVE AIDS RESOURCES EMERGENCY COUNCIL FROM NOVEMBER 10, 1998, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2, 2000. APPROVED 11-10-98

MOTION to approve the appointments. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried 7-0.

BOARD APPOINTMENTS - CONTINUED

6.B. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

6.B.1.

REAPPOINTMENTS OF ELISABETH HOFFMAN AND JOSEPH WELDON TO THE NATURAL AREAS MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR A TERM OF THREE YEARS ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2001. APPROVED 11-10-98

MOTION to approve the reappointments. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Foster and carried 7-0.

6.C. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

6.C.1.

REAPPOINTMENTS OF FRED SCHWARTZ AND MARGARET TURNEY TO THE IMPACT FEE APPEALS BOARD. APPROVED 11-10-98

MOTION to approve the reappointments. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Foster and carried 7-0.

6.D. COMMISSION DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS

6.D.1.

REAPPOINTMENT OF HAROLD COHEN TO THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. APPROVED 11-10-98

MOTION to approve the reappointment. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried 7-0.

No backup submitted.

6.D.2.

REAPPOINTMENT OF GARY LEHNERTZ TO OKEEHEELEE PARK ADVISORY BOARD. APPROVED 11-10-98

MOTION to approve the reappointment. Motion by Commissioner Lee, seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried 7-0.

No backup submitted.

  • MATTERS BY THE PUBLIC - 2:00 P.M. - See Pages 28-29.
  • STAFF COMMENTS

8.A. ADMINISTRATION

8.A.1.

APPOINTMENT TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD TO REPLACE LEON GENDLER. APPROVED APPOINTMENT OF CHARLENE YACKANICH 11-10-98

County Administrator Weisman noted a memorandum from Code Enforcement Director Terry Verner requesting Board appointment of a replacement for Leon Gendler who had missed four meetings of the Code Enforcement Board.

MOTION to approve the appointment of Charlene Yackanich. Motion by Commissioner Newell, seconded by Commissioner Lee and carried 7-0.

No backup submitted.

STAFF COMMENTS - CONTINUED

8.B. COUNTY ATTORNEY

8.B.1.

AGREEMENT WITH WILLIAM J. PEEBLES FOR CONSULTING/LOBBYING SERVICES IN THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE REGARDING A PENDING CLAIMS BILL SEEKING $145,407 ARISING OUT OF THE CASE OF ROBERT ROSADO V. THE COUNTY. DISCUSSED 11-10-98

(CLERK'S NOTE: See Page 25, Item 5.B.4. for earlier discussion on this item.)

County Attorney Dytrych informed the Board that she had spoken with Lobbyist Kathleen Daley who stated that she did know William J. Peebles, but had not worked with him. Ms. Dytrych would submit data to Ms. Daley so that she could support Mr. Peebles in his efforts regarding the claims bill.

No backup submitted.

  • COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

9.A. COMMISSIONER KAREN T. MARCUS - None

9.B. COMMISSIONER CAROL A. ROBERTS

9.B.1.

FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION ADMINISTRATION ACCESS TO JOBS PROGRAM GRANT. DISCUSSED WITH DIRECTION 11-10-98

Commissioner Roberts asked for permission to have Grants Coordinator Mike Langton help with the Federal Transportation Administration Access to Jobs Program grant. The funds would assist with transportation for low-income persons and welfare recipients. Her office had been working to help coordinate efforts for transportation assistance for the Glades area residents. The application had to be submitted by December 31, 1998. The grant was for newer expanded services that could be matched with other federal monies. Commissioner McCarty suggested that Mr. Langton coordinate his efforts with the Workforce Development Board. Commissioner Aaronson recommended that County Administrator Weisman oversee the grant efforts. Commissioner Newell suggested that Mr. Langton submit a report of his accomplishments.

No backup submitted.

(CLERK'S NOTE: Commissioner Foster left the meeting.)

9.C. COMMISSIONER KEN L. FOSTER - Absent

9.D. COMMISSIONER MAUDE FORD LEE - None

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS - CONTINUED

9.E. COMMISSIONER MARY MCCARTY

9.E.1.

INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATING COUNCIL UPDATE. DISCUSSED 11-10-98

Commissioner McCarty gave an update on the Intergovernmental Coordinating Council. She reported that:

  • The council had been working on school siting language that would ensure all municipalities had access to the same language which met the Department of Community Affairs requirements for coordinating siting.
  • A committee had been formed to draft language to assist municipalities in coordinating with the County regarding Countywide communications towers.
  • Beach funding had not become available, but they had a proposal that was being submitted to the Municipal League and would be later submitted to the County Commission.
  • If federal and state funding for beaches should cease, the council had a proposal for the County's handling of the short fall.
  • Beach funding proposals were being submitted to the Beaches and Shores Council before being submitted to the County Commission.
  • There was a proposal for a Countywide contract that cities could buy into under which traffic signals would become activated when a Fire-Rescue vehicle approached.

No backup submitted.

9.F. COMMISSIONER WARREN H. NEWELL

9.F.1.

CEASE AND DESIST ORDERS ISSUED TO ADULT-ORIENTED ESTABLISHMENTS. DISCUSSED 11-10-98

Commissioner Newell commended the Code Enforcement office for its assistance to the State Board of Health's issuance of six cease and desist orders to adult-oriented businesses.

No backup submitted.

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS - CONTINUED

9.F.2.

PLANNING DIVISION'S REVIEW OF STUDIES REGARDING THE NEED FOR LOW-/AND MODERATE-INCOME HOUSING. DISCUSSED WITH DIRECTION 11-10-98

Commissioner Newell suggested that the Planning Division review the numerous market studies regarding the need for low-/and moderate-income housing received monthly by the Housing Finance Authority. Commissioner Roberts asked staff to inquire as to who reviews the studies at the Housing Finance Authority.

Commissioner Newell contended that the Board needed precise information on how many affordable housing units were being constructed. Staff had explained that the data base currently in existence at Planning, Zoning and Building did not accurately provide that data and it would take over a year to obtain it. There were many large housing projects proposed for construction within the next eight months. He wanted to ensure they were needed.

Mr. Newell suggested consideration be given to hiring someone to compile the necessary data. He also suggested that County Administrator Weisman be directed to have that information submitted to the Board as soon as possible.

Commissioner Marcus interjected there was a need for better coordination between the Planning Division, Housing and Community Development Department and the Commission on Affordable Housing. County Administrator Weisman recalled that staff had informed the Board they could not supply the housing data immediately. The Board, therefore, agreed to withhold approval on certain projects until the affordable housing data had been received. Many projects did not fit into the County's program and were approved by the cities without the County being aware of them, he said. Commissioner Newell asked for data on the County's projects. He asked if an affordable housing petition could be denied if the Comprehensive Plan criteria for construction of affordable housing units within a five-year period had been met. Assistant County Attorney Barbara Alterman responded that the Board could deny voluntary density bonus. When a zoning petition was submitted, the Board generally was unaware if it was affordable housing. When a petition came forward during the funding process, the Board could make certain determinations at the time.

Commissioner Marcus said the issue had been to redirect funds toward existing housing while staff was gathering the requested data. She recommended that staff inform the Commission on Affordable Housing, the Community Development Block Grant Program and the Housing Finance Authority to withhold approval of any multi-family or affordable housing projects until the Board had time to review the requested data regarding the current number of affordable housing projects. Commissioner McCarty suggested an annual meeting of the executive directors of the Commission on Affordable Housing, the Community Development Block Grant Program and the Housing Finance Authority along with the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners and Mr. Weisman to ensure formal communication between entities. She expressed an interest in the design of a Countywide master plan and the once-a-year development of an affordable housing goal with the requirement that every agency work toward the goal.

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS - CONTINUED

9.F.2. - CONTINUED

Commissioner Aaronson asked Mr. Weisman to contact the three agencies and report back to the Board with recommendations. Commissioner Roberts asked that job and salary base information be included with the housing data to ensure that housing availability was consistent with salary ranges of the jobs encouraged through the business development program.

No backup submitted.

(CLERK'S NOTE: Commissioner McCarty left the meeting.)

9.G. COMMISSIONER BURT AARONSON

9.G.1.

SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR PRESENTATION DURING NOVEMBER 24, 1998, WORKSHOP MEETING. DISCUSSED 11-10-98

Commissioner Aaronson noted receipt of letter from South Florida Fair & Palm Beach County Expositions, Inc., requesting permission to make a presentation during the November 24, 1998, Board workshop meeting. County Administrator Weisman explained the South Florida Fair wanted to be included in the proposed parks bond issue referendum. Commissioner Roberts noted that the South Florida Science Museum had submitted a similar request. Mr. Weisman informed the Board that one hour was allotted and Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park had asked to be included. The Board agreed to allow each organization 15 minutes for a presentation; South Florida Science Museum at 9:00 a.m., South Florida Fair at 9:15 a.m., and Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park at 9:45 a.m.

No backup submitted.

9.G.2.

APPOINTMENT OF A COMMISSIONER AS AN EX-OFFICIO MEMBER OF THE SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR BOARD OF DIRECTORS. DISCUSSED 11-10-98

Commissioner Aaronson said that South Florida Fair had requested that a Commissioner be appointed as an ex-officio member of its board of directors. He suggested the new Chair make an appointment.

No backup submitted.

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS - CONTINUED

9.G.3.

RESCHEDULE DECEMBER 15, 1998, AGRICULTURAL RESERVE ITEM. APPROVED 11-10-98

Commissioner Aaronson asked to have the December 15, 1998, Agricultural Reserve item rescheduled because he would be unable to attend the meeting on that date. The Agricultural Reserve issue was very important and he wished to be present when it was considered. He and County Administrator Weisman had spoken with Supervisor of Elections Theresa LePore who would be able to extend the deadline for ballot language until January 7, 1999. Planning Director Frank M. Duke said he would not have the necessary information ready before December 14. Commissioner Aaronson requested that the meeting be rescheduled to January 7, 1999.

MOTION to reschedule the December 15, 1998, meeting to January 7, 1999. Motion by Commissioner Foster, seconded by Commissioner Marcus and carried 6-0. Commissioner McCarty absent.

  • ADJOURNMENT

The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m.

ATTESTED: APPROVED:

Clerk Chairman

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