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WORKSHOP MEETING: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 1. CALL TO ORDER: March 22, 1999, 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 Maude Ford Lee Vice-Chair Warren H. Newell - Arrived later Commissioner Burt Aaronson Commissioner Mary McCarty Commissioner Karen T. Marcus - Arrived later Commissioner Tony Masilotti - Arrived later Commissioner Carol A. Roberts County Administrator Robert Weisman County Attorney Denise Dytrych Deputy Clerk Allison L. Moree 2. AGENDA APPROVAL 2.A. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, SUBSTITUTES County Administrator Weisman noted the Agenda changes as follows: PAGE ITEM 1 3B-1 ADD-ON: Staff recommends a motion to approve: A letter agreeing to indemnify and hold harmless the Lake Worth Drainage District (LWDD) for claims or damages arising out of any negligence by the County on projects in LWDD's rights-of-way. SUMMARY: The County is required to obtain permits from the LWDD each time the County plans any construction operations (i.e. water pipes or bridges) in LWDD's rights-of-way. By resolution, certain County staff members are delegated the authority to sign such permits. Subsequent to the execution of such a permit, the LWDD requested that the County provide an insurance certificate naming the LWDD as an additional named insured. Risk Management had concerns about providing an insurance certificate, which may have been construed to indemnify the LWDD for its own negligence in contravention of Florida Statutes. LWDD subsequently agreed to accept a letter from the County agreeing to indemnify and hold the LWDD harmless for any negligence on the part of Palm Beach County. Such an agreement is permissible under Florida Statutes. Countywide (TKF) (Risk Management) Mr. Weisman requested postponement of the 2:00 p.m. Fire Rescue staffing levels item until the June 29, 1999, workshop meeting to allow staff and the Board time to review the backup that was delivered March 19, 1999. Also, the 9:30 a.m. re-direction of infrastructure funding and Annual Report of the Road Program Oversight and Advisory Council item was a very complex issue, and any staff directions would be handled as quickly as possible, he said. MOTION to adopt the Agenda as amended as read and as suggested by County Administrator Weisman. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Roberts, and carried 4-0. Commissioners Marcus, Masilotti, and Newell absent. Mr. Weisman suggested discussing the 3:30 p.m. Cost of implementing infrastructure called for in the Comprehensive Plan item at 2:00 p.m. since the Board approved postponing the 2:00 p.m. item. The Board informally agreed to discuss the 3:30 p.m., workshop item at 2:00 p.m. 3. REGULAR AGENDA 3.A. CLERK (CLERK'S NOTE: The Board considered Items 3.A.1. and 3.A.2. together.) 3.A.1. WARRANT LIST DATED March 21, 1999. APPROVED 3-22-99 COMPUTER CHECKS $ 8,408,482.55 WIRE TRANSFERS 5,231,713.49 MANUAL CHECKS 0.00 $13,640,196.04 3.A.2. CONTRACTS ON THE CONTRACT LIST EXECUTED BY THE PURCHASING AND RISK MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR: a. DOCUMENT R-99-509-D PURCHASE ORDER WITH KAISER PONTIAC BUICK FOR $144,111.14 FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO 18-FOOT STEP VANS AND THREE 3/4-TON PICKUPS. THESE ARE REPLACEMENT VEHICLES TO BE USED BY VARIOUS COUNTY DEPARTMENTS. APPROVED 3-22-99 b. DOCUMENT R-99-510-D CONTRACT WITH BIRKET ENGINEERING, INC., FOR $340,000 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL AND CONSULTING SERVICES FOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERING MODIFICATIONS TO THE SECURITY SYSTEM IN THE COURTHOUSE PHASE II. THE SERVICES WILL BE COMPLETED BY OCTOBER 12, 1999. APPROVED 3-22-99 c. DOCUMENT R-99-511-D CONTRACT WITH NORTH STARR INSURANCE, INC., FOR $535,293 TO PROVIDE BUS LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR PALM TRAN FROM APRIL 1, 1999, THROUGH MARCH 31, 2000. APPROVED 3-22-99 d. WORKER'S COMPENSATION CLAIM SETTLEMENT WITH MONICA PRICHARD FOR $200,379.78. APPROVED 3-22-99 MOTION to approve the warrant list and contracts on the contract list. Motion by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner McCarty, and carried 4-0. Commissioners Marcus, Masilotti, and Newell absent. (CLERK'S NOTE: Commissioner Masilotti joined the meeting.) 3.B. RISK MANAGEMENT 3.B.1. DOCUMENT R-99-512-D LETTER AGREEING TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE LAKE WORTH DRAINAGE DISTRICT (LWDD) FOR CLAIMS OR DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY NEGLIGENCE BY THE COUNTY ON PROJECTS IN LWDD'S RIGHTS-OF-WAY. APPROVED 3-22-99 MOTION to approve the letter. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Aaronson, and carried 5-0. Commissioners Marcus and Newell absent. WORKSHOP ITEMS 4. 9:30 A.M. - PART I - RECEIVE AND FILE THE 1998 REPORT OF THE PALM BEACH COUNTY INDEPENDENT FIVE-YEAR ROAD PROGRAM OVERSIGHT AND ADVISORY COUNCIL. APPROVED WITH DIRECTION 3-22-99 STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO:
(CLERK'S NOTE: Commissioner Masilotti left the meeting. Commissioners Marcus and Newell joined the meeting.) MOTION to receive and file the Independent Five-Year Road Program Oversight and Advisory Council report. Motion by Commissioner McCarty, seconded by Commissioner Newell, and carried 6-0. Commissioner Masilotti absent. 4. 9:30 A.M. - PART II - REDIRECTION OF INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING; LEVEL OF SERVICE AND TRAFFIC CONCURRENCY. DISCUSSED WITH DIRECTION 3-22-99 (CLERK'S NOTE: Commissioner Masilotti rejoined the meeting.) STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO:
RECESS At 12:40 a.m., the Chair declared a recess. RECONVENE At 1:45 p.m., the Board reconvened with Commissioners Lee, McCarty, Marcus, Masilotti, Newell, and Roberts present. WORKSHOP ITEMS 4. 9:30 A.M. - PART III a. ALTERNATE FUNDING SOURCES TO MEET ANTICIPATED OPERATING COSTS ABOVE THE CURRENTLY IDENTIFIED/DEDICATED SOURCES OF PALM TRAN REVENUE. DISCUSSED WITH DIRECTION 3-22-99 b. INCREASED SERVICE LEVELS ON U.S. 1, LATER NIGHT SERVICE ON SELECTED HEAVY RIDERSHIP ROUTES, AND THE ELIMINATION OF SERVICE ON TWO LOW RIDERSHIP ROUTES. DISCUSSED WITH DIRECTION 3-22-99 (CLERK'S NOTE: Commissioner Aaronson joined the meeting.) Commissioner Masilotti expressed concern about eliminating Route 45 in the Village of Wellington and suggested combining Routes 45 and 52 with longer lead time. PUBLIC COMMENT: Isreal Chance; Rosa Durando; Dave Evans; Shelley Gottsagen, representing Coalition for Independent Options; Susan Stechnij; Stanley Voice; and Sandra White noted:
The speakers suggested:
Commissioners McCarty, Marcus, Newell, and Roberts supported an increased Palm Tran fare of $1.50 and a public hearing process for the elimination of low-ridership routes. Commissioners Aaronson and Lee opposed considering increased fares and route elimination until after staff investigates other revenue sources. Commissioner Masilotti said he opposed the proposed increased fare and route elimination because they would not generate a large enough savings. Commissioner McCarty questioned the procedure of a North County traffic study. County Engineer George T. Webb and Commissioner Marcus explained the County has honored a request from the City of Palm Beach Gardens that all Palm Beach Gardens traffic applications for concurrency be submitted to the city engineer who accompanies the applicant to the County for consideration. Commissioner McCarty expressed concern that this action may be violating the Traffic Performance Standards and asked staff to investigate the legality of the procedure and to advise any other cities that are currently processing applications in this manner. The Board and staff discussed Countywide Community Revitalization Team (CCRT) needs and funding. STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO:
WORKSHOP ITEMS 5. 2:00 P.M. - FIRE-RESCUE STAFFING LEVELS. See Page 1. RECESS At 3:55 p.m., the Chair declared a recess. RECONVENE At 4:00 p.m., the Board reconvened with Commissioners Aaronson, Lee, McCarty, Marcus, Masilotti, and Roberts present. 6. 3:30 P.M. - COST OF IMPLEMENTING INFRASTRUCTURE AND THE PROPOSED MANAGED GROWTH TIER SYSTEM (MGTS) AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. DISCUSSED 3-22-99 After a discussion of approximate costs of implementing infrastructure, staff agreed to return to the Board within 90 days with full and accurate costs of services included in the Comprehensive Plan. 7. ADJOURNMENT The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m. ATTESTED: APPROVED: Clerk Chair |
