MEETING: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
REGULAR/WORKSHOP
1. CALL TO ORDER: December 8, 1998, at 9:35 a.m.,
in the Palm Beach County Governmental Center, West Palm Beach, Florida.
MEMBERS AND OFFICERS PRESENT:
Chair Maude Ford Lee
Vice-Chair Warren H. Newell
Commissioner Burt Aaronson
Commissioner Mary McCarty
Commissioner Karen T. Marcus - Arrived later
Commissioner Tony Masilotti
Commissioner Carol A. Roberts
County Administrator Robert Weisman
Assistant County Attorney Tammy Fields
Deputy Clerk Linda C. Hickman
2.A. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, SUBSTITUTIONS - None
2.B. ADOPTION
MOTION to adopt the Agenda. Motion by Commissioner Newell,
seconded by Commissioner Masilotti and carried 6-0. Commissioner Marcus absent.
2.C.
WARRANT LIST DATED DECEMBER 7, 1998. APPROVED 12-8-98
COMPUTER CHECKS $10,538,952.38
WIRE TRANSFERS 13,624,357.31
MANUAL CHECKS 36,729.20
TRUSTEE DISBURSEMENTS 0.00
$24,200,038.89
MOTION to approve the Warrant List. Motion by Commissioner
Newell, seconded by Commissioner McCarty and carried 6-0. Commissioner Marcus absent.
(CLERK'S NOTE: Commissioner Marcus joined the meeting.)
2.D.
CONTRACTS AND CLAIMS SETTLEMENT EXECUTED BY THE PURCHASING
DIRECTOR, RISK MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR AND TOURIST DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR:
a. DOCUMENT R-98-2046-D
AMENDMENT 4 TO THE CONSULTING/PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH
COMPUNNEL SOUTHEAST, INC., FOR AN INCREASE OF $500,000 FOR YEAR 2000 REMEDIATION
PROCUREMENT FROM JANUARY 5, 1998, THROUGH JUNE 5, 1999. (AMENDS R-97-2171-D) APPROVED
12-8-98
b.
TERM CONTRACT WITH CONGRESS AUTO PARTS, FLASH EQUIPMENT, FONTAINE
TRUCK EQUIPMENT, L & L DISTRIBUTORS, MARC INDUSTRIES, MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY,
RIGGS INC., S & H DISTRIBUTORS, TRUCK & TRAILER USA AND VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
PROGRAM FOR THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS MANUFACTURERS' AUTOMOBILE/TRUCK HARDWARE AND
ACCESSORIES ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS FROM DECEMBER 13, 1998, THROUGH DECEMBER 12, 1999, FOR A
TOTAL OF $351,500. APPROVED 12-8-98
c. DOCUMENT R-98-2047-D
CATEGORY G GRANT AGREEMENT WITH U.S. FIELD HOCKEY NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIPS, 1998 UNITED STATES FIELD HOCKEY ASSOCIATION'S NATIONAL HOCKEY FESTIVAL FOR
$20,000 FOR SITE FEES, AWARDS, RENTALS, INSURANCE, MARKETING AND PROMOTIONS OUTSIDE THE
COUNTY. APPROVED 12-8-98
d.
WORKER'S COMPENSATION CLAIMS SETTLEMENT WITH BONNIE KAHN FOR
$59,634.98 FOR INJURY TO HER NECK AND JAW AS A RESULT OF BEING HIT IN THE FACE WITH THE
ARM OF A PAPER CUTTER. APPROVED 12-8-98
MOTION to approve the contracts and claims settlement.
Motion by Commissioner Aaronson, seconded by Commissioner Newell and carried 7-0.
(CLERK'S NOTE: Commissioner Newell left the meeting.)
UNSCHEDULED ITEM
2.E. See Pages 3-7.
WORKSHOP ITEMS
- 9:30 A.M. - LIBRARY EXPANSION AND REVENUE PROJECTIONS.
DISCUSSED WITH DIRECTION 12-8-98
STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO:
- Prioritize site expansions according to growth and consider
expansion of the smaller branch libraries before the larger.
- Get input from the Planning, Zoning and Building Department.
- Consider co-locating County libraries with community schools.
- Submit a list of all County libraries and their sizes.
- Consider spending impact fees in the area from which they are
generated.
- Ensure that older developments receive the same improvements as the
newer.
- Consider impact fee zones relative to level of service.
- Give special consideration to the Glades area when addressing
impact fees.
- Consider joint venturing with the cities for library costs.
- Consider establishment of an African American library similar to
the one in Broward County.
MOTION to receive and file the Library Advisory Board
Resolution 98-4 regarding the Library's expansion program. Motion by Commissioner Roberts,
seconded by Commissioner Masilotti and carried 6-0. Commissioner Newell absent.
(CLERK'S NOTE: Commissioner Newell rejoined the meeting.)
- 10:30 A.M. - DROWNING PREVENTION PROGRAM.
DISCUSSED WITH DIRECTION 12-8-98
STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO:
- Further refine the drowning and near-drowning statistics by
locations and causes.
- Include municipalities' fire departments in the program.
- Review municipalities' codes for possible ways to refine the
County's code regarding drowning prevention.
- Consider utilizing school pools for the program.
- After establishment of the program, submit statistics as to its
success.
MOTION to authorize $25,000 toward funding of the program.
Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Masilotti and carried 7-0.
UNSCHEDULED ITEM
MOTION to add Board appointments to the Agenda. Motion by
Commissioner Aaronson, seconded by Commissioner Masilotti and carried 7-0.
2.E. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
2.E.1.
APPOINTMENT TO THE ARTIFICIAL REEF COMMITTEE. APPROVED
COMMISSIONER NEWELL 12-8-98
MOTION to approve the appointment of Commissioner Newell.
Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Aaronson and carried 7-0.
2.E.2.
APPOINTMENTS TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. APPROVED COMMISSIONERS LEE
AND ROBERTS 12-8-98
MOTION to approve the appointments of Commissioners Lee
and Roberts. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Aaronson and carried
7-0.
2.E.3.
APPOINTMENT TO THE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BOARD. APPROVED
COMMISSIONER AARONSON 12-8-98
MOTION to approve the appointment of Commissioner
Aaronson. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Aaronson and carried
7-0.
2.E.4.
APPOINTMENT TO THE CHILDREN SERVICES COUNCIL. APPROVED
COMMISSIONER MCCARTY 12-8-98
MOTION to approve the appointment of Commissioner McCarty.
Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Aaronson and carried 7-0.
2.E.5.
APPOINTMENT TO THE COUNTYWIDE BEACHES AND SHORES COUNCIL. APPROVED
COMMISSIONER MARCUS 12-8-98
MOTION to approve the appointment of Commissioner Marcus.
Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Aaronson and carried 7-0.
2.E.6.
APPOINTMENT TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION. APPROVED
COMMISSIONER NEWELL 12-8-98
MOTION to approve the appointment of Commissioner Newell.
Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Aaronson and carried 7-0.
2.E.7.
APPOINTMENT TO THE EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT PROGRAMMING ADVISORY
BOARD. APPROVED COMMISSIONER MCCARTY 12-8-98
MOTION to approve the appointment of Commissioner McCarty.
Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Aaronson and carried 7-0.
2.E.8.
APPOINTMENTS TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE.
APPROVED COMMISSIONERS MASILOTTI AND NEWELL WITH COMMISSIONER ROBERTS AS ALTERNATE 12-8-98
MOTION to approve the appointments of Commissioners
Masilotti and Newell with Commissioner Roberts as alternate. Motion by Commissioner
Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Aaronson and carried 7-0.
2.E.9.
APPOINTMENT TO THE INVESTMENT POLICY COMMITTEE. APPROVED
COMMISSIONER ROBERTS 12-8-98
MOTION to approve the appointment of Commissioner Roberts.
Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Aaronson and carried 7-0.
2.E.10.
APPOINTMENT TO THE JOINT COMMITTEE TO INCREASE COUNTY GOVERNMENT
EFFICIENCY. APPROVED COMMISSIONER MCCARTY 12-8-98
MOTION to approve the appointment of Commissioner McCarty.
Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Aaronson and carried 7-0.
2.E.11.
APPOINTMENTS TO THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION. APPROVED
COMMISSIONERS AARONSON, MARCUS, MASILOTTI, NEWELL AND ROBERTS WITH COMMISSIONERS LEE AND
MCCARTY AS ALTERNATES 12-8-98
MOTION to approve the appointments of Commissioners
Aaronson, Marcus, Masilotti, Newell and Roberts with Commissioners Lee and McCarty as
alternates. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Aaronson and carried
7-0.
2.E.11.
APPOINTMENT TO THE MINORITY/WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE ADVISORY
BOARD. APPROVED COMMISSIONER LEE WITH COMMISSIONER ROBERTS AS ALTERNATE 12-8-98
MOTION to approve the appointment of Commissioner Lee with
Commissioner Roberts as alternate. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner
Aaronson and carried 7-0.
2.E.12.
APPOINTMENTS TO THE OVERALL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD. APPROVED
COMMISSIONERS LEE AND ROBERTS 12-8-98
MOTION to approve the appointments of Commissioners Lee
and Roberts. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Aaronson and carried
7-0.
2.E.13.
APPOINTMENT TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COORDINATING COUNCIL. APPROVED
COMMISSIONER MASILOTTI 12-8-98
MOTION to approve the appointment of Commissioner
Masilotti. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Aaronson and carried
7-0.
2.E.14.
APPOINTMENT TO THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION ORGANIZATION BOARD.
APPROVED COMMISSIONER ROBERTS 12-8-98
MOTION to approve the appointment of Commissioner Roberts.
Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Aaronson and carried 7-0.
2.E.15.
APPOINTMENTS TO THE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY. APPROVED COMMISSIONERS
AARONSON, LEE, MCCARTY, MARCUS, MASILOTTI, NEWELL AND ROBERTS 12-8-98
MOTION to approve the appointments of Commissioners
Aaronson, Lee, McCarty, Marcus, Masilotti, Newell and Roberts. Motion by Commissioner
Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Aaronson and carried 7-0.
2.E.16.
APPOINTMENT TO THE SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR & PALM BEACH COUNTY
EXPOSITIONS, INC., BOARD OF TRUSTEES. APPROVED COMMISSIONER AARONSON WITH COMMISSIONER
ROBERTS AS ALTERNATE 12-8-98
MOTION to approve the appointment of Commissioner Aaronson
with Commissioner Roberts as alternate. Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by
Commissioner Aaronson and carried 7-0.
2.E.17.
APPOINTMENT TO THE TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL. APPROVED
COMMISSIONER LEE 12-8-98
MOTION to approve the appointment of Commissioner Lee.
Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Aaronson and carried 7-0.
2.E.18.
APPOINTMENTS TO THE TREASURE COAST REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL.
APPROVED COMMISSIONERS LEE, MARCUS AND ROBERTS WITH COMMISSIONERS MCCARTY, MASILOTTI AND
NEWELL AS ALTERNATES 12-8-98
MOTION to approve the appointments of Commissioners Lee,
Marcus and Roberts with Commissioners McCarty, Masilotti and Newell as alternates. Motion
by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Aaronson and carried 7-0.
2.E.19.
APPOINTMENT TO THE TRI-COUNTY COMMUTER RAIL AUTHORITY. APPROVED
COMMISSIONER ROBERTS 12-8-98
MOTION to approve the appointment of Commissioner Roberts.
Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Aaronson and carried 7-0.
2.E.20.
APPOINTMENTS TO THE VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD. APPROVED COMMISSIONERS
AARONSON, MCCARTY AND MASILOTTI WITH COMMISSIONERS LEE AND ROBERTS AS ALTERNATES 12-8-98
MOTION to approve the appointments of Commissioners
Aaronson, McCarty and Masilotti with Commissioners Lee and Roberts as alternates. Motion
by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Aaronson and carried 7-0.
2.E.21.
APPOINTMENT TO THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD. APPROVED
COMMISSIONER LEE 12-8-98
MOTION to approve the appointment of Commissioner Lee.
Motion by Commissioner Marcus, seconded by Commissioner Aaronson and carried 7-0.
(CLERK'S NOTE: Commissioner McCarty left the meeting.)
- 11:30 A.M. - PRIORITIZATION OF PROJECTS WITH FEDERAL
LOBBYIST. DISCUSSED WITH DIRECTION 12-8-98
STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO:
- Ensure that the County's Representatives do everything possible to
prohibit a halt to the non-stop flights from West Palm Beach to Washington, D.C.
- Research possible Countywide senior projects.
- Seek matching funding for the purchase of the Agricultural Reserve
and make it a top priority.
- Prepare presentation on a County World Trade Center.
- Seek federal grant for restoration of the old courthouse and for
juvenile criminal justice.
- Seek funding for U.S. Customs at Palm Beach International Airport.
MOTION to draft a resolution to the Legislative Delegation
supporting continuation of the 15-day review by municipal/county governments of final
census figures. Direct Commissioners Aaronson, Marcus and Roberts as members of the Board
of Directors of the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) to encourage support of the
issue at the next meeting of FAC by requesting each county to submit similar resolutions
of support. Motion by Commissioner Aaronson, seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried
6-0. Commissioner McCarty absent.
MOTION to make a top priority six projects consisting of
the purchase of farm land and/or conservation easements, Palm Tran funding, funding for
seniors programs, modifications to perimeter rule at Ronald Reagan Washington National
Airport, the Water Resources Development Act and the Loxahatchee Slough and Lake Worth
Lagoon projects. Monitor the other listed projects. Motion by Commissioner Marcus and
seconded by Commissioner Aaronson.
Commissioner Roberts said the focus should be at the state as well
as the national level because the two entities function differently. She, therefore, would
not support the motion.
UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 5-1. Commissioner
Roberts opposed. Commissioner McCarty absent.
RECESS
At 1:15 p.m., the Chair declared a recess.
RECONVENE
At 2:25 p.m., the Board reconvened with Commissioners
Aaronson, Lee, McCarty, Marcus, Masilotti and Roberts present.
TIME CERTAIN - 2:00 P.M.
6. RESOLUTION R-98-2048
RESOLUTION ADOPTING COUNTYWIDE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
POLICY LICENSES, PROCEDURES AND FORMALIZING THE REPORTING OF THE POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. ADOPTED 12-8-98
MOTION to adopt the resolution. Motion by Commissioner
Aaronson, seconded by Commissioner Roberts and carried 6-0. Commissioner Newell absent.
RECESS
At 2:36 p.m., the Chair declared a recess.
RECONVENE
At 3:00 p.m., the Board reconvened with Commissioners
Aaronson, Lee, McCarty, Marcus, Masilotti and Roberts present.
7. 3:00 P.M. - MARCH 9, 1999, PROPOSED BOND ISSUE.
DISCUSSED WITH DIRECTION 12-8-98
Commissioner Lee noted the receipt of a letter from Mrs. Donald A.
Baker opposing the use of public money to fund private ventures, whether non-profit or for
profit.
MOTION to receive and file the letter from Mrs. Baker.
Motion by Commissioner Aaronson, seconded by Commissioner Masilotti and carried 6-0.
Commissioner Newell absent.
(CLERK'S NOTE: Commissioner McCarty left the meeting.)
STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO:
- Investigate the possibility of parks improvements revenue bonds
with refinancing on the full bond issue in the year 2000.
MOTION to move forward with a $150 Million Agricultural
Reserve bond issue, providing the master plan warrants it. Motion by Commissioner Aaronson
and seconded by Commissioner Marcus.
Commissioner Roberts stated she would oppose the motion because
the amount should be $100 Million instead of $150 Million.
UPON CALL FOR A VOTE, the motion carried 4-1. Commissioner
Roberts opposed. Commissioners McCarty and Newell absent.
The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m.
ATTESTED: APPROVED:
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