BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS LEON COUNTY, FLORIDA REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1993 The Board of County Commissioners of Leon County, Florida, met in regular session at 5:00 p.m. with Chairman Joanos presiding. Those in attendance were Commissioners Davis, Yordon, Turnbull, Maloy, Green, and Host. Also in attendance were County Attorney Herb Thiele, County Administrator Parwez Alam, Deputy Clerk Bill Bogan, Jr., and Secretary Mary Fletcher. The meeting opened with Invocation given by Commissioner Turnbull followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 1. INTRODUCTION OF COUNTY EMPLOYEES Mr. Duane Gloyd, Personnel Department, presented the following as new hires for the month of October, 1993: Sequita Wright, Eddie Paramore, Eddy Richards, Sandra Whitehead, William Cuffy, Willie Givens, Laura Richardson, Perry Lee Jones, John Eveland and Jonathan Tennent. CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Turnbull moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Maloy and carried unanimously, to approve the consent agenda as follows with the exception of items 2 and 4 which were addressed as described: 2. BILLS AND VOUCHERS SUBMITTED BY THE CLERK The Board approved the following County bills and authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to issue the proper warrants: Vouchers ($247,587.53) 508 - 679 Fund Group I 14353 - 14389 Fund Group II 5700 - 5713 3. BUDGET AMENDMENT/DONATION TO LEON COUNTY LIBRARY Ms. Helen Moeller, Library Director, appeared and introduced Dr. Rhea Schwartz, Vice-President of Apalachee Federation of Jewish Charities, Inc. and advised the Board that the organization had made a donation of $1,238 to the Leon County/LeRoy Collins Library. Ms. Moeller advised that this donation will be utilized in the "books, publications, and library materials" line item. Commissioner Turnbull moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Maloy and carried unanimously, to graciously accept the donation of $1,238 from the Apalachee Federation of Jewish Charities, Inc., and approve the attached budget amendment request: 4. SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR AMENDMENTS TO DRIVEWAY CONNECTIONS ORDINANCE Commissioner Host moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Turnbull and carried unanimously, to schedule public hearings for adoption of amendments to Leon County Code of Laws, Article III, Driveway Connections for November 23 and December 7, 1993 at 6:00 p.m. The Board noted that all BCC meetings in December are cancelled except December 7th (rather than December 14 as recommended by Commissioner Host). GENERAL BUSINESS 5. STAFFING FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE COUNCIL (JUDGE CHARLES D. MCCLURE) Circuit Judge Charles McClure, Chairman of the Juvenile Justice Council appeared and asked that the County share the $80,000 cost of the Leon County Juvenile Justice Council. The funds would pay for the hiring of one employee and provide office space and supplies. Commissioner Yordon urged fellow Commissioners to refer to the News Release from Governor Chiles dated October 26, 1993 relative to this issue. (The press release states in part, that "Governor Lawton Chiles today said he will ask lawmakers to approve a budget amendment that will allow the State to open an additional 366 juvenile detention beds by May of 1994 . . . These beds for moderate and high-risk offenders are an important last chance for redemption before long-term detention in our state prisons." Commissioner Yordon advised that the Governor will be supporting two new boot camps, one in Pinellas County and one in Leon County. He reported that the "boot camp committee" has met and is looking at "partnerships." Commissioner Turnbull stated that once again property taxpayers are being asked to pay for something that really is a State responsibility. She stated that the creation of these councils is another "unspoken" mandate from the State, but that it was never the Legislature's intent that local governments have to fund these councils and that property tax payers are being asked to fund something that the State should fund. Ms. Kathy Thomas, 9007 Broken Lance Drive, appeared and voiced opposition to funding a boot camp. Following some discussion, Commissioner Host moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Green and carried unanimously, to approve prorata share of funding (to be shared with one to three other governmental entities - the City of Tallahassee, the Leon County School Board, and the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services) to provide staff support, operating supplies, and office space in the Courthouse to the Juvenile Justice Council, with additional direction to staff, that in conjunction with the School Board, the least-cost solution be sought and (as noted by Commissioner Host), that the Commission be prepared for a two-way split versus the three-way split since the State alleges that they have no money to help fund this project. (Commissioner Turnbull suggested that the position be OPS until permanent funding can be obtained. The Board concurred.) (See attached budget amendment request:) 6. STAFF RECOMMENDATION OF RESOLUTION OF BID PROTEST FOR CUSTODIAL SERVICES FOR THE LEON COUNTY COURTHOUSE On September 21, 1993, the bid for custodial services for the Courthouse was awarded to R & R Janitorial Services, Inc. for a two-year contract with option to renew for three (3) one- year extensions based on County approval. A bid protest (filed by Sharon Sheffield and Sons, Inc.) was held on October 7, 1993 and it was concluded that the Purchasing Director's recommendation should be upheld. Commissioner Maloy moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Turnbull and carried unanimously, to approve staff's recommendation to "not award the custodial services contract for the County Courthouse to Sharon Sheffield and Sons, Inc., and to award the contract to R & R Janitorial Services Inc. 7. STAFF REPORT ON GAS TAX REVENUES (During FY 93-94 budget workshops, staff was directed to analyze and bring back certain issues for Board review, one being the preparation of a list of available gas tax revenue sources.) The Board was presented with two reports listing currently enacted gas tax revenue sources and new and other available gas tax revenue sources. The reports provided pertinent information such as type of gas tax and statutory authorization, tax rate, County/City distribution applicable gas products, effective date of tax, eligibility requirements, authorized uses of tax and average/estimated annual revenue proceeds. Commissioner Maloy moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Yordon and carried unanimously, to approve staff recommendations to accept the Gas Tax Reports. 8. APPOINTMENTS TO MANAGEMENT EFFICIENCY REVIEW COMMITTEE The following appointments were made by the respective Commissioner to the Management Efficiency Review Committee: Commissioner Turnbull: Winifred Schmeling Commissioner Green: Donald M. Kelly Commissioner Host: Joseph K. (Ken) Stapleton Commissioner Maloy: Barry Brooks Commissioner Davis: Julia L. Johnson Commissioner Yordon: Robert C. Harris Commissioner Joanos: Dr. Louis Beall, DDS 9. APPOINTMENTS TO THE TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (TDC), MICCOSUKEE COMMUNITY CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WOODVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS a. The following appointments were made to the TDC: Hotelier: Graig Holt; Involved Person: Richard Puckett; Involved Person: Tom Rosa to fill unexpired term of Mike Fields; Elected Municipal: City will be invited to select. b. The following appointments were made to the Miccosukee Community Center Board of Directors: Reappointed Albert Green, Pat Herold and Kaye Ulm. c. The following appointments were made to the Woodville Community Center Board of Directors: Reappointed Johnny Stevens and Loretta Jones. Remaining appointment was continued. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR: Suggested a possible date and time (November 17, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.) for meeting between County and City Commissions, School Board and Legislative Delegation on the topic of juvenile issues. Commissioner Host stated that a meeting might not be necessary since the program is progressing. The Board agreed not to schedule a meeting at this time. DISCUSSION ITEMS BY COMMISSIONERS COMMISSIONER HOST: a. Commissioner Host moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Yordon and carried unanimously, to affirm the Board's earlier decision to cancel the regularly scheduled meeting of December 14 and schedule the meeting for December 7, 1993. b. Apprised the Board of a meeting he and Commissioner Turnbull had attended in Miccosukee regarding the founding of the boys and girls group in the community, and advised that representatives of the School Board and the Sheriff's Department attended, and that the children's response was very good. COMMISSIONER MALOY: Advised that he had appointed Duane Pickel to the Animal Control Ordinance Review Committee. COMMISSIONER YORDON: a. Asked staff to consider possible changes on the $300 fee currently charged to appeal zoning decisions and come back to the Board with recommendations. The Board concurred. b. Commissioner Yordon shared with the Board his personal feelings and the feelings of some of his constituents regarding Invocation, which the Board does at the beginning of every meeting. The Board took note of Commissioner Yordon's suggestion that those offering Invocations before the meeting be mindful of the diversity of religions and denominations. COMMISSIONER DAVIS: Invited the Board to the FAMU Homecoming game at 2:00 p.m. on November 16 and the parade which begins at 11:00 a.m. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m. APPROVED: Manny Joanos Chairman ATTEST: Clerk of the Circuit Court