ALACHUA COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

December 11, 2007 Regular BOCC Meeting


Invocation

1. Invocation by Pastor Aaron Rollins, Bethal Christian Church (Amended)
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: Hear Invocation by Pastor Aaron Rollins, Bethal Chritian Church

Pledge of Allegiance

2. Pledge
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: Say the Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of Agenda

3. Approve the Agenda (Amended)
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: A motion to Approve the Agenda: (a) approve any amendments to the Regular and Consent Agenda; (b) adopts the Regular Agenda; and (c) approves all items on the Consent Agenda.

Time Certain Items

Public Comments (9:30 AM)

4. AM Public Comments (Amended)
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: Hear Public Comments

Community Outreach

Announcements - Mark Sexton, Communications Coordinator

5. Announcements - Mark Sexton, Communications Coordinator
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: N/A

Recognitions, Proclamations and Presentations

6. Recognition of County Employees (Amended)
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: Recognize County Employees that have reached a Length of Services or Career Milestone.

Attachment: employeerecog.pdf
7. United Way: Recognition of Alachua County Employees Campaign Sponsor appreciation: (Amended)
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: Recognize the Event Coordinators, the Official Event Sponsors, the United Way 2007 Team, and the County Employees who contributed to the success of the Fall Festival 2007 in support of United Way of North Central Florida.

Attachment: Prizesponsorlist2007.pdf
Attachment: UWsponserlist.pdf
Appointments to Advisory Boards and Committees

8. Advisory board appointments: Poverty Reduction Advisory Board ("PRAB"). (Amended)
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: Appoint citizens as follows: appoint one to the category of Citizen with a Disability, to complete a partial term ending January 2011; appoint one to the category of Citizen 55 or Older, to complete a partial term ending January 2011; appoint two to the category of Citizen from a Faith-based Orgnization, one to a partial term ending January 2011, one to a partial term ending January 2009; appoint two to the category of Citizen from a Non-profit Organization, one to a partial term ending February 2011, one to a partial term ending January 2009; appoint one to the category of Alternate, to a partial term ending January 2009; and confirm one nominee to serve as organizational representative for Alachua Sheriff's Office.

Attachment: PRAB attdc 12_11_07.pdf
Attachment: White L.pdf
Attachment: Primack A.pdf
Attachment: Rebmann Deborah 55 or older.pdf
Attachment: Brown A.pdf
Attachment: Cuevas J.pdf
Attachment: Knudson L.pdf
Attachment: Knudson L nom ltr.pdf
Attachment: PRAB tally 12_11_07.pdf
Attachment: LeBlanc J.pdf
Attachment: Mbr Rstr.pdf
9. Advisory board appointments: Local Planning Commission. (Amended)
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: Appoint one citizen to the Building Industry-related position currently vacant on the Local Planning Commission, to a term ending July 2011.

Attachment: Planning Comm Tally 12_11.pdf
Attachment: Planning Comm Attdc June_Nov 07.pdf
Attachment: Mbr Rstr Planning Commission.pdf
Attachment: Brown Taylor.pdf
Governmental Units

County Manager

10. Revisions to Employee Policy #5-15 (September 2005) (Amended)
Amount: NA
Recommended Action: Approve the revisions to Policy #5-15, effective the date it was initially revised, noted above.If the revisions to Policy #5-15 are not approved it is requested that the Board approve the bonuses that were provided for the period of September 2005 through October 2007 only.

Attachment: Pol 5_15_Incentive Retention Payrevised905.pdf
Community Planning Group

11. Orange Creek Basin Management Action Plan (Amended)
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution 07-XXX in support of the 2007 Orange Creek Basin Management Action Plan

Attachment: Resolution in support of the Orange Creek Basin Management Action Plan.pdf
Attachment: Orange Creek Basin Management Action Plan October 15 2007.pdf
Attachment: Orange Creek Basin Management Action Plan Presentation December 11 2007.ppt
12. Request for Authorization to File Lawsuit Challenging City of Alachua Annexation of McGinley Property (Amended)
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: Authorize the County Attorney to file a lawsuit challenging the annexation of Tax Parcel #5983 and to initiate intergovernmental dispute resolution procedures.

Attachment: AlachuaAnnexmap.pdf
County Manager Reports

13. County Manager's Report
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: Accept County Manager's Report

Closing Comments

Public Comments - 15 minutes

14. Closing Public Comments (Amended)
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: Hear Closing Public Comments

Commission Comments

15. Commission Comments
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: Hear Commission Comments

Evening Community Outreach

Public Comments - 30 minutes, then resume Public Hearing (5:30 PM)

16. PM Public Comments (Amended)
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: Hear PM Public Comments

Public Hearings

Regular Matters

17. Solid Waste: Resolution of Intent to Use Uniform Method of Collecting Non-Ad Valorem Assessments (Amended)
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: That the Board hold the Public Hearing and adopt the Resolution of Intent to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem assessments for collection, disposal, recycling and management of solid waste throughout Alachua County and for community maintenance in the Sugarfoot Oaks/Cedar Ridge Preservation and Enhancement District for Fiscal Year 2008-09.

Attachment: 2007ResIntentForFY0809.pdf
18. Assignment of Option Agreement for Sale and Purchase of the Gainesville Archipelago - Robertson Conservation Easement. (Amended)
Amount: $25,505.00
Recommended Action: The Board should accept and exercise the option to purchase the Conservation Easement on the Gainesville Archipelago - Robertson Tract and authorize staff to execute documents as necessary to close the transaction.

Attachment: Exhibit 4 BoCC071211 Robertson.ppt
Attachment: Exhibit 2 Robertson Evaluation.pdf
Attachment: Exhibit 3 SFR Robertson acq costs.pdf
Attachment: Exhibit 1 Assignment and Easement.pdf
Quasi-Judicial/Zoning Items

New Business

19. ZOM 12-07 - A Request to rezone approximately 18 acres from RE-1 (single family residential) district to residential PD (planned development) district (Amended)
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: Staff recommends adoption of Resolution Z-07-32 amending the requested zoning district from RE-1 (single family residential) district to residential PD (planned development) district.

Attachment: Wharton background Part 1.pdf
Attachment: Wharton background Part 3.pdf
Attachment: Wharton background Part 4.pdf
Attachment: Wharton background Part 5.pdf
Attachment: ZOM1207 Reso.pdf
Attachment: Wharton PD ZMP.pdf
Attachment: Citizen Comments.pdf
Attachment: Wharton background Part 2.pdf
Attachment: ZOM1207.pdf
20. ZOM-21-07 (South Pointe PD amendment) (Amended)
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: Approval of the proposed minor amendment to the South Pointe Planned Development.

Attachment: ZOM 21 07 Application.pdf
Attachment: ZOM 21 07 Staff Report.pdf
Attachment: ZOM 21 07 Resolution.pdf
Attachment: ZOM 21 07 Revised ZMP.pdf
21. ZOM-18-07 (Oakmont PD Amendment) (Amended)
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: Approve the proposed amendment to the Oakmont Planned Development, with the bases and conditions in the staff report.

Attachment: ZOM 18 07 Resolution.pdf
Attachment: ZOM 18 07 Staff Report.pdf
Attachment: ZOM 18 07 Original Zoning Master Plan.pdf
Attachment: ZOM 18 07 Revised Zoning Master Plan.pdf
Attachment: ZOM 18 07 Application.pdf
Adjourn

CONSENT/Community Outreach

CONSENT/Governmental Units

Constitutional Officers/Other Governmental Units

22. Payment of invoice for Inmate Hospital/Medical care (Amended)
Amount: $96,353.34
Recommended Action: Pay invoice for Inmate Hospital/Medical Care.Transfer $96,353.34 from General Fund Reserve for Contingencies

Attachment: PHS invoice page 1.pdf
Attachment: PHS invoice page 2.pdf
Attachment: BA8075.pdf
Attachment: ACSO Inmate Medicial FY08 reserve spreadsheet.pdf
23. Ratification of the Warrant List. (Amended)
Amount: $4,555,671.62
Recommended Action: Ratify the warrant list for the period of October 18, 2007 through November 29, 2007.

Attachment: Warrant List Board.pdf
24. Approval of the Board of County Commission Minutes. (Amended)
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes form October 23, 2007, October 29, 2007, October 30, 2007, and November 6, 2007.

Attachment: BOCC 102307.pdf
Attachment: BOCC 103007 3pm.pdf
Attachment: BOCC 102907.pdf
Attachment: BOCC 110607.pdf
County Attorney

25. First Amendment to Agreement with the City of Gainesville Regarding Proceeds of Local Option Gas Tax (Amended)
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: That the Board authorize the Chairman to sign the First Amendment to agreement with the City of Gainesville regarding proceeds of local option gas tax.

Attachment: 1stAmendGasTax.pdf
26. Amendments to Professional Services Agreements for Bond Counsel and Disclosure Counsel Services (Amended)
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: That the Board authorize the Chair to sign first amendments to agreements with Nabors, Giblin, & Nickerson, P.A., for bond counsel services, and Bryant Miller Olive, P.A., for disclosure counsel services.

Attachment: BondCounselAmendments.pdf
County Manager

27. BoCC Informal & Special Meeting Minutes (Amended)
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: Approve the Board of County Commission Informal and Special Meetings Minutes from October 1, 2007; October 2, 2007 and November 1, 2007.

Attachment: Minutes Henry RJL 11_2_2007.pdf
Attachment: Minutes 10_02_2007.pdf
Attachment: Minutes Henry RJL 10_01_2007.pdf
28. Technology Fund Transfer and Capital Improvement Program Revision (Amended)
Amount: N/A
Recommended Action: Adopt resolution and budget amendment transferring funds from the Technology Capital Fund to the Tchnology Maintenance and Technology Investment Operating accounts.

Attachment: CIP FY08 to FY12 Tech Fund Modification.pdf
Attachment: FY08 Tech Fund Transfer BA.pdf
Attachment: FY08 Tech Fund Transfer Reso.pdf
Support Services Group

29. Florida Works - BEST Grant funding (Amended)
Amount: $20,000.00
Recommended Action: Approve Florida Works - BEST Grant funding and budget amendment

Attachment: BESTGrantApplicationFinal 0708.pdf
Attachment: FY08 FL Best Grant BA.pdf
Attachment: bestgrantawardletter.pdf
Attachment: FY08 FL Best Grant Reso.pdf
30. Space for Conflict Resolution Lawyers (Amended)
Amount: 207,546.00
Recommended Action: 1) Receive this information and provide staff with direction.

Attachment: LEASE SPACE ATTACH B.pdf
Attachment: LEASE SPACE ATTACH D.pdf
Attachment: Attch I Sun Circle Lease for CRC Final.pdf
Attachment: LEASE SPACE ATTACH E.pdf
Attachment: LEASE SPACE ATTACH A.pdf
Attachment: LEASE SPACE ATTACH F.pdf
Attachment: SpaceNeedsBudgetAmendment.pdf
Attachment: Lease exhibitC.pdf
Attachment: GFReserveSpreadsheet12_6_07.pdf
31. Revisions to the Employee Policies (Amended)
Amount: NA
Recommended Action: Approve the changes/additions to the Employee Policies retroactive to the dates indicated as the creation or revision date.

Attachment: Pol5_27supervisoryincentive.pdf
Attachment: Pol 7_11_Volunteer Leaverevised1007.pdf
Attachment: revisedPol5_4_MaximumRatesofPay10703.pdf
Community Planning Group

32. Nodarse and Assoc.: Annual Geo-technical Engineering and Testing Services Contract with Nodarse & Associates, Inc. (Amended)
Amount: To be Determined by Projects
Recommended Action: Approve the contract with Nodarse & Associates, Inc., for the Annual Geo-technical Engineering and Testing Services Contract

Attachment: Contract Nodarse 112007.pdf
33. Universal Engineering Science: Annual Geo-technical Engineering and Testing Services Contract with Universal Engineering Sciences (Amended)
Amount: To be Determined by Projects
Recommended Action: Approve the contract with Universal Engineering Sciences, for the Annual Geo-technical Engineering and Testing Services Contract.

Attachment: Contract Universal 112607.pdf
34. GFA International: Annual Geo-technical Engineering and Testing Services Contract with GFA International (Amended)
Amount: To be Determined by Projects
Recommended Action: Approve the contract with GFA International, for the Annual Geo-technical Engineering and Testing Services Contract.

Attachment: Contract GFA 112007.pdf
Community Services Group

35. 2007-08 ACORN Clinic Agreement(Amended) (Amended)
Amount: $68,941.00
Recommended Action: Approve the FY07-08 Agreement between Alachua County and ACORN Clinic, Inc. and authorize the Chair to sign.

Attachment: ACORN AGREEMENT 0708.pdf
36. 2007/08 ElderCare Agreement (Amended)
Amount: $151,248.00
Recommended Action: Approve the FY07/08 Agreement between Alachua County and ElderCare of Alachua County, Inc. and authorize the Chair to sign.

Attachment: Elder Care Agreement.pdf
37. Emergency Medical Services County Grant Application and Resolution(Amended) (Amended)
Amount: $147,810.76
Recommended Action: Approve the Emergency Medical Services Grant Application and Adopt the Resolution Authorizing the Grant Application

Attachment: EMS Grant Resolution 12112007.pdf
Attachment: EMS Trust Grant Appl 12112007.pdf
38. 07/08 The Dignity Project, Inc. Agreement
Amount: 78,542.00
Recommended Action: Approve the FY 07/08 The Dignity Project, Inc. Agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign.

Attachment: Dignity Project agreement.pdf
39. FloridaWorks Job Placement Program (Amended)
Amount: $15,000.00
Recommended Action: Approve the Budget Amendment increasing FY 08 budget for the Poverty Reduction Program by $15,000 for the FloridaWorks Job Placement Program and authorize the Chariman to sign the Budget Amendment

Attachment: budget admendment $15,000.pdf
Attachment: reserve general fund adj 08.pdf
40. Amendment #2 to contract CD603 with the Florida Department of Children and Families for Metamorphosis funding. (Amended)
Amount: $955,368.00
Recommended Action: Waive the requirements of Resolution of 06-121 and approve the amendment and authorize signature by the Chairman

Attachment: Meta 2nd Amendment.pdf