Nassau County Board of County Commissioners
Regular Session, November 21, 2016, 3:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, Florida

Call to Order, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag

Commissioners:
Present: Chairman Walter J. Boatright, Commissioners Daniel B. Leeper, Pat Edwards, and George V. Spicer.
Absent: Commissioner Steve Kelley

Other Officials Present: Michael S. Mullin, County Attorney; and Shanea Jones, Assistant County Manager

Staff Present: Justin Stankiewicz, Office of Management and Budget Director; Scott Herring, Public Works Director; and representing the Clerk’s office Connie Arthur and Peggy Snyder, Deputy Clerks

Official Agenda Summary:

Audience Input:
RS161121- None.

PRESENTATIONS:
RS161121 – 03:04:45 (Tab A) Becky Jordi, Nassau County Extension Director re: monthly status update on County Extension activities.

Discussion: Ms. Jordi distributed 2017 calendars to the commissioners and provided an update. She mentioned that next month she will bring back staff who have achieved ten years of service for well-deserved recognition.

CONSENT ITEM(S):
RS161121 – _03:08:17(Tab B) Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the FY 2016/2017 Funding Agreement for Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Inc., Contract No. CM2382, in the amount of $83,655. Funding Source: 23160564-531204. (Tab C) Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the FY 16-17 Funding Agreement with Nassau County Mental Health, Alcoholism, and Drug Abuse Council, Inc., dba Starting Point Behavioral Health, Contract NO. CM2381. Funding Source(s): 01693563-582003; 01693569-582002; and 22160569-582002.

Motion: Approve consent agenda items (Tabs B and C) as
stated above.
Maker: Commissioner Spicer
Second: Commissioner Leeper
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Edwards, Spicer, and Boatright
Absent: Commissioner Kelley
Follow Up: Finance, OMB, County Manager, Clerk Services

OLD BUSINESS:
RS161121 – 03:08:45 (Tab D) Continue discussion regarding the Board’s policy for advertising in local papers, as well as any applicable Statutes.

Discussion: Mr. Stankiewicz reviewed Chapter 50.011, Florida Statutes, as it relates to advertising. At the request of Commissioner Leeper, he will forward copies of the information to each commissioner to review costs and options. Commissioner Leeper will bring back this topic, if needed.

REGISTER:
The Chairman signed the register for the following warrants: Warrant Nos. 232033 thru 232091 dated 11-15-16 for a register total of $1,125,084.12; Warrant Nos. 232092 thru 232233 dated 11-18-16 for a register total of $217,420.64; Wire Transfer No. 1701532 dated 11-10-16 for a register total of $1,745.55.

NEW BUSINESS:
RS161121 – 03:14:10_(Tab E) Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign agreement with Connelly & Wicker, Inc., Contract No. CM2371, for Design Services for the Pages Dairy/Chester Road Intersection Improvements Project. ($688,607.40) Funding Source: 63470541-563365 PDCII.

Motion: Approve Tab E as stated above.
Maker: Commissioner Edwards
Second: Commissioner Leeper
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Edwards, Spicer and
Boatright
Absent: Commissioner Kelley
Follow Up: Procurement, Finance, OMB, Clerk Services

APPOINTMENTS:
RS161121 – -3:10:57_ (Tab_F) Consider reappointment of Marge Powell to Arts & Culture Nassau as a non-voting member.

Motion: Approve Tab F as stated above.
Maker: Commissioner Leeper
Second: Commissioner Edwards
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Edwards, Spicer, and Boatright
Absent: Commissioner Kelley
Follow Up: County Manager

RS161121 – 03:11:19_ (Tab_G) Discuss/consider appointment of a non-voting member to Arts & Culture Nassau to represent the County.

Motion: With no nominees to consider at this time, bring
back on January 9, 2017 for further
consideration.
Maker: Commissioner Leeper
Second: Commissioner Edwards
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Edwards, Spicer and
Boatright
Absent: Commissioner Leeper
Follow Up: County Manager, Board

RS161121 – 03:13:31 _(Tab_H) Consider appointment of Ed Hubel to the Health Planning Council’s Board of Directors.

Motion: Approve Tab H as stated above.
Maker: Commissioner Spicer
Second: Commissioner Edwards
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Edwards, Spicer and
Boatright
Follow Up: County Manager

INFORMATIONAL ITEM(S):
RS161121 -__03:20:02_(Tab I): Monthly status update on Building Department & Code Enforcement activities. (Tab J) Monthly status update on Facilities Maintenance and Parks & Recreation activities. (Tab K) Monthly status update on Public Works activities. (Tab L) Monthly status update on all contract amendments, change orders, task orders, and work authorizations approved by the County Manager in October 2016, as required by Section 6.2 of the Purchasing Policy.

No action required.

EXPANSION ITEMS:
RS161121 – – 03:03:15 (1.) As requested by Clyde Davis on behalf of his client, seeking Board consideration for a waiver of landfill liens totaling $239.00 for the years from 1996 to 2001 and authorization for Chairman to execute a release (Sturges). (2.) County Attorney’s office received inquiry from Senator Bean’s office as to whether or not the Board desires to request the Legislative Delegation to sponsor legislation to designate that portion of US 1 between 5th Avenue and Old Dixie Highway in Nassau County, Florida, as “Emmitt G. Coakley Memorial Highway” and authorize the Chair to sign the resolution regarding same. (3.) Request the Board to set two Public Hearings for the consideration of An Ordinance Imposing a Moratorium on Action by the County on any Establishment of or Application for Development Permit or Issuance of any Official Action Which Would Have the Effect of Allowing or Permitting the Development of Medical Marijuana Dispensing Facilities, Thereby Allowing Time to Review, Study, Hold Public Hearings and Prepare and Adopt An Amendment to the Land Development Code to Address This New and Unique Use. Based on the Statutory Requirement for Advertising, respectfully request Board to set a Special Meeting for Tuesday, December 6th at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of the first public hearing at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard; and the second public hearing Wednesday, December 21st at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard. (4) Clarify that actions taken on November 1, 2016 to approve a budget transfer for utilizing Tourist Development Council (TDC) funds for continued removal/monitoring of construction, demolition and marsh grass debris from the beaches reflect utilizing $1 million in TDC reserve funds.

Motion: Expand the meeting to consider (4) items as
stated above.
Maker: Commissioner Leeper
Second: Commissioner Edwards
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Edwards, Spicer, and Boatright
Absent: Commissioner Kelley

RS161121 – 03:15:08 Expansion Item #1: As requested by Clyde Davis on behalf of his client, seeking Board consideration for a waiver of landfill liens totaling $239.00 for the years from 1996 to 2001 and authorization for Chairman to execute a release (Sturges).

Motion: Approve Expansion Item #1 as stated above.
Maker: Commissioner Spicer
Second: Commissioner Leeper
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Edwards, Spicer and
Boatright
Absent: Commissioner Kelley
Follow Up: County Attorney

RS161121 – 03:16:02 Expansion Item #2: County Attorney’s office received inquiry from Senator Bean’s office as to whether or not the Board desires to request the Legislative Delegation to sponsor legislation to designate that portion of US 1 between 5th Avenue and Old Dixie Highway in Nassau County, Florida, as “Emmitt G. Coakley Memorial Highway” and authorize the Chair to sign the associated resolution.

Chair Boatright relinquished the Chair to Vice Chair Leeper.

Motion: Approve Expansion Item #2 as stated above and
authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 2016-164
regarding same.
Maker: Commissioner Boatright
Second: Commissioner Spicer
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Edwards, Spicer and
Boatright
Absent: Commissioner Kelley
Follow Up: County Attorney

Chair Boatright resumed the duties of the Chair.

RS161121 – -3:17:34 Expansion Item #3: Request the Board to set two Public Hearing for the consideration of An Ordinance Imposing a Moratorium on Action by the County on any Establishment of or Application for Development Permit or Issuance of any Official Action Which Would Have the Effect of Allowing or Permitting the Development of Medical Marijuana Dispensing Facilities, Thereby Allowing Time to Review, Study, Hold Public Hearings and Prepare and Adopt An Amendment to the Land Development Code to Address This New and Unique Use. Based on the Statutory requirement for Advertising, respectfully request Board to set a Special Meeting for Tuesday, December 6th at 6:00 p.m. for this purpose and Wednesday, December 21st at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard.

Mr. Mullin explained that because the second public hearing is at 9:00 a.m. it will require a 4/5 vote of the board.

Motion: Approve Expansion Item #3 as stated above.
Maker: Commissioner Edwards
Second: Commissioner Leeper
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Edwards, Spicer and
Boatright
Absent: Commissioner Kelley
Follow Up: County Attorney, Planning Department

RS161121 – 03:14:01 Expansion Item #4: Clarify that actions taken on November 1, 2016 to approve a budget transfer for utilizing Tourist Development Council (TDC) funds for continued removal/monitoring of construction, demolition and marsh grass debris from the beaches reflect utilizing $1 million in TDC reserve funds.

Discussion: Ms. Jones explained that once the final costs are tallied and paid, should there be any unused funds they will be returned to the TDC reserve account.

Motion: Approve Expansion Item #4 as stated above.
Maker: Commissioner Leeper
Second: Commissioner Edwards
Action: Aye: Commissioners Leeper, Edwards, Spicer and
Boatright
Absent: Commissioner Kelley
Follow Up: OMB, Finance

DISCUSSION ITEMS:
RS161121 – 03:20:15 Commissioner Spicer’s Business:
At the request of Commissioner Spicer, the Public Works Director provided an update on the acquisition of rights of way on Dyal Road and the status of future improvements scheduled for Pratt Siding.

RS161121 – 3:21:20 Commissioner Edwards’ Business:
At the request of Commissioner Edwards, the County Attorney will contact a concerned citizen regarding propose changes to the subdivision regulations, specifically a discussion of proposed changes to “lot of record” definition.

Additionally, the Public Works Director will research beach debris removal contracts to see if it includes final grading.

RS161121 – 03:24:02 Commissioner Leeper’s Business:
Commissioner Leeper also expressed some concern related to final beach clean-up efforts.

He thanked staff for their efforts getting the Dee Dee Bartels Boat ramp re-opened.

Upon the request of Commissioner Leeper, the Public Works Director will follow up with Road and Bridge staff regarding a report of trees overhanging on 14th Street near Franklin.

RS161121 – 03:25:43 This being the final meeting for Chairman Boatright, commissioners, staff and audience members recalled fond memories of working with Chairman Boatright throughout his many years of service to Nassau County.

Motion: Approve and authorize the Board to sign Resolution
2016-163 recognizing and commending Walter J.
“Junior” Boatright for his service to the citizens
of Nassau County.
Maker: Commissioner Leeper
Second: Commissioner Edwards
Action: Ayes: Commissioners Leeper, Edwards, Spicer and
Boatright
Absent: Commissioner Kelley

There being no further business, the regular session of the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners adjourned at 3:56 p.m.

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Walter J. Boatright, Chairman

Attest:

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John A. Crawford, Ex-Officio Clerk