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FRANKLIN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
FRANKLIN COUNTY COURTHOUSE ANNEX
SEPTEMBER 17, 2013
9:00 AM
AGENDAThe Board of County Commissioners asks that all cell phones are turned off or placed on silent (vibrate) mode. If you would like to
comment on any matter, when recognized by the Chairman, state your name, sign the speaker log, and please adhere to the 3 minute
time limit. If you plan on distributing any handouts (information) to the Commission, please provide a copy to the Clerk for the offici
records.
9:00 AM Call to Order
Prayer and Pledge
Approval of Minutes
Payment of County Bills
9:15 AM Department Supervisors ReportHoward NaborsSuperintendent of Public Works
Fonda Davis Solid Waste Director
Nikki Millender- Parks & Recreation
Pam Brownell- Emergency Management
Bill Mahan- County Extension Director
9:30 AM Jeff Mason, Emerald Warrior Update
10:00 AM TDC Contract Renewals
10:15 AM Advisory BOA Consent Agenda
10:25 AM Marcia M. Johnson- Clerk of Courts- Report
10:40 AM Alan Pierce Director of Administrative Services Report
11:00 AM Michael Shuler- County Attorney- Report
11:15 AM Commissioners and Public Comments
11:30 AM Adjourn for Lunch
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FRANKLIN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
FRANKLIN COUNTY COURTHOUSE ANNEX
AUGUST 20, 2013
9:00 AM
MINUTES
Commissioners Present: Cheryl Sanders Chairman, William Massey Vice Chairman, Pinki
Jackel, Noah Lockley, and Joseph Parrish
Staff Present: Marcia Johnson Clerk of Court, Alan Pierce Director of Administrative
Services, Michael Shuler County Attorney, Michael Morn Deputy Clerk/Board Secretary
Call to Order (9:00 AM)
Chairman Sanders called the Meeting to order.
Prayer and Pledge (9:00 AM)
There was a prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Minutes (9:02 AM)
Motion by Lockley, seconded by Massey, to approve the Minutes of the August 6, 2013
Meeting; Motion carried 5-0.
Payment of County Bills (9:03 AM)
Commissioner Lockley asked about the payment to the Friends of the Library and the Library.
Mr. Pierce provided some information on this matter.
Motion by Massey, seconded by Parrish, to approve the payment of the Countys Bills aspresented; Motion carried 5-0.
Department Supervisors Report
Howard Nabors Superintendent of Public Works (9:05 AM)
Mr. Nabors had no action items.
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Mr. Nabors asked if an employee can transfer from one County department to another with
their same salary.
The Board, Mrs. Johnson, and Mr. Pierce discussed the pros and cons of this matter.
Motion by Lockley, seconded by Parrish, to allow employees to transfer from one County
Department to another with their salary; Board didnt vote and deferred this discussion to
the afternoon workshop and Special Meeting.
Chairman Sanders asked that all Department Heads attend the afternoon workshop.
Fonda Davis Solid Waste Director (9:13 AM)
Mr. Davis had no action items.
Nikki Millender Parks & Recreation (9:13 AM)
Mrs. Millender had no action items but did provide sign-up information for Little League
football, cheerleading, and soccer.
Commissioner Massey and Mrs. Millender discussed a proposal to change the location where
the County vehicles are parked to pick up inmates, which would save on gas. The Board
discussed where the vehicles would be parked in Carrabelle and also the work schedule of the
Park and Recreation employees.
The Board will discuss the inmate schedule at the afternoon Meeting.
Commissioner Parrish asked if a FRDAP Grant can be submitted to repair the soccer fields and
build basketball courts in the County.
The Board and Mr. Pierce discussed the FRDAP grant process further.
The Board agreed that repairing the soccer fields and building basketball courts would be the
first of three FRDAP Grants that the County would apply for, which would consist of adding
lights to the walking path at Kendrick Park and the soccer field at D.W. Wilson Park and also the
Vrooman Park project.
The Board discussed other parks throughout the County that need attention.
Motion by Parrish, seconded by Lockley, to direct Staff to create three FRDAP grants for
soccer field repair, basketball court, playground equipment and lighting at D.W. Wilson Park,lighting the walking path at Kendrick Park, and the Vrooman Park project; Motion carried 5-0.
Commissioner Massey, Commissioner Jackel, and Mrs. Millender discussed creating a Christmas
scene in Eastpoint.
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Pam Brownell Emergency Management (9:29 AM)
Mrs. Brownell presented her report to the Board.
Action Items:
Brownell asked for Board action to advertise for the vacant position based on Mr. Rundel
decision to resign from his decision.
The Board and Mrs. Brownell discussed this matter.
Commissioner Parrish suggested that the Board defer this decision to the afternoon workshop.
Information Items:
1. Met with the Joe Kight with the State Division of Animal Industry on August 7 to discussanimal issues during and after disasters. Mr. Albert Floyd, with Franklin County Animal
Control, also attended. We discussed updating the countys animal plan and
Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with Leon Countys Animal Control andHumane Society.
2. August 09, 2013 the Emergency Management staff participated in a Region 2 EvacuationExercise to test regional coordination and communications with our surrounding
counties.
3. Pamela Brownell attended the web based training for Florida PA reporting process onAugust 14.
4.
Emergency Management along with Bill Mahan and Dewitt Polous met with Mr. DaleDubberly from the Department of Agriculture to discuss the vector control
documentation process needed for reimbursement after a disaster.
Bill Mahan County Extension Director (9:33 AM)
Mr. Mahan had no action items discussed the following items from his report.
Franklin - UF IFAS Updates
1) Seafood HACCP Training Course Tomorrow August 21st, I will be in Tallahassee to assistSteve Otwell with teaching a Seafood HACCP Course.
2)UFs Natural Resource Leadership Institute UFs NRLI Program visit to Franklin County fromAugust 8 10 was a big success. The 14 Fellows in the program learned a lot about the
Countys seafood and natural resource industries from the tours, field trips and panel
discussions they attended. One of the highlights was the trip to the Buddy Ward & Sons
shrimp processing plant where they learned about IQF shrimp. None of the Fellows know
what IQF was!
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3) Sea Turtle Disorientation WorkI continue my work with FWC, St. George Island VolunteerTurtlers and rental property managers on lighting and sea turtle hatchling disorientation
issues.
FL Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
4) Bow hunting Field Day for Internet Course in Bay CountyThe FWC is sponsoring a bowhunting field day in Bay County on Aug. 24 for serious archers who have taken the online
portion of the course. Instruction is from 8 a.m. to noon at the FWCs Northwest Regional
Office, 3911 Highway 2321 in Panama City. The purpose of this class is to provide advanced
instruction to bow hunters on such topics as the fundamentals of bow hunting, safety,
hunting techniques, stalking, trailing and sportsmanship. Even though it is not required in
Florida, completion of a bow hunting class is required in at least 14 other states before a
person can purchase a bow hunting license.
Participants must have completed the online National Bow hunter Education Foundation
course and bring the official NBEF Field Day Qualifying Certificate with them. In addition,participants should dress for hunting and bring their own archery equipment, including bows
and arrows (field points or target points), pen or pencil and a packed lunch. People
interested in attending this course can register online and obtain information about future
bow hunting classes atMyFWC.com/HunterSafetyor by calling Hunter Safety Coordinator
George Warthen at the FWCs regional office in Panama City at 850-265-3676.
Open RFQs for the Carrabelle Multi-Use Path (9:34 AM)
Mr. Pierce opened and stated the name of the Companies that submitted qualifications.
Hydra Engineering, Crawfordville, Florida
Southeastern Consulting Engineers, Wewahitchka, Florida
URS, Tampa, Florida
Motion by Jackel, seconded by Massey, to forward the responses to the committee for
recommendation; Motion carried 5-0.
Advisory Board of Adjustment Report (9:36 AM)
Mr. Pierce presented the items for Board consideration.
1. Approved by ABOA - Consideration of a request for a variance to locate a house five feet into
the east side lot line and 10 feet into the front setback line off of California Street, on property
described as Lot 20, Block H, Unit 1, Lanark Beach, 2187 US Highway 98, Lanark Village, Florida
32323. The request was submitted by Forgotten Coast Properties, LLC, agent for Joe Adams,
owner.
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Mr. Pierce stated that there was one objection and explained that a neighbor up the street
complained that there is currently a mobile home on the property and the home being built will
block the view.
Motion by Lockley, seconded by Massey, to approve a request for a variance to locate a
house five feet into the east side lot line and 10 feet into the front setback line off of
California Street, on property described as Lot 20, Block H, Unit 1, Lanark Beach; Motion
carried 5-0.
2. Approved by ABOA - Consideration of a request for a variance to construct a swimming pool
five feet from west side property line on property described as Lot 8, Schooner Landing, 2356
Schooner Land, St. George Island, Florida. Request submitted by William Schultz, owner.
Motion by Massey, seconded by Jackel, to approve a request for a variance to construct a
swimming pool five feet from west side property line on property described as Lot 8,
Schooner Landing; Motion carried 5-0.
3. Approved by ABOA - Consideration of a request for a variance to build a house 15 feet into the
front setback line off of 3rd
Street East, St. George Island, Franklin County, Florida, on property
described as Lot 1, Block 9, Unit 1 East, St. George Island, Franklin County, Florida. The request
was submitted by Galloway Construction, agent for GLHJ, LLC, Owner.
Mr. Pierce provided the Board with a site plan for this request. Commissioner Jackel and Mr.
Pierce discussed this request further.
Motion by Massey, seconded by Jackel, to approve of a request for a variance to build ahouse 15 feet into the front setback line off of 3rd
Street East, St. George Island; Motion
carried 5-0.
4. Approved by ABOA - Consideration of a variance to construct a house five feet into both side
lot lines on property described as Lot 5, Block 9, Unit 1 East, St. George Island, Franklin County,
Florida. The request was submitted by Galloway Construction, agent for GLHU, LLC, Owner.
Motion by Massey, seconded by Jackel, to approve a variance to construct a house five feet
into both side lot lines on property described as Lot 5, Block 9, Unit 1 East, St. George Island;
Motion carried 5-0.
5. Approved by ABOAContingent upon resolving the issues of Parking on the north side of Hwy
98 (across a busy highway) and documentation from Eastpoint Water & Sewer that they will
issue a Sewer tap for pump out station on the south side of Hwy. 98: Consideration of a request
for a Special Exception to construct a 10 slip marina in the C-1 District in Eastpoint on property
described as a parcel lying on the south side of US highway 98 in Section 29, Township 8 South,
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Range 6 West. The Request was submitted by Garlick Environmental Associates, Inc., agent for
Magnolia Ridge, LLC, owner.
Mr. Pierce stated that this item has to be approved by Planning & Zoning so the Board did not
discuss or take action on this item.
Keith McCarron ARPC/FDOT Update (9:42 AM)
Mr. McCarron distributed copies of the plan and discussed his report with the Board.
Background
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) works annually with agencies, local
governments and the public to update the Five-Year Transportation Work Program, which is the
Departments ongoing planning process for allocating state and federal transportation funds.
The Apalachee Regional Planning Council (ARPC) assists FDOT-District 3 in gathering localgovernment input on annual Work Program updates. In this role the ARPC assists local
governments in understanding FDOTs Work Program process, identifying projects and priorities
for FDOT consideration and promoting consistency between the Work Program and local
governments Capital Improvement Schedules.
Attachments
Florida Department of Transportation 5-Year Work Program FY 2014 2018
2012 Franklin County Work Program Comments
US 98 Surface Condition Survey Results
2012 / 2013 Candidate Projects Franklin County Submitted to District 3
2012 FRANKLIN COUNTY WORK PROGRAM COMMENTS
1. US 98 from Carrabelle to Eastpoint
Franklin County is concerned about the pavement condition of US 98 between Carrabelle and
Eastpoint because this is the primary travel corridor in the County. Asphalt in the westbound
lane is deteriorating in patches along the centerline causing shallow ruts. The Franklin County
Commission requests District 3 conduct a field inspection and rut/ride survey for this section of
US 98. The County believes this section is in worse condition then the section west of
Apalachicola which is scheduled for resurfacing in 2015. They would like to see a comparison of
rut/ride survey results for these two segments of US 98.
Commissioner Jackel commented on the cause to the condition of the road. She believes it has
a lot to do with the sea wall that was built along the highway.
Mr. McCarron discussed her comments.
2. US 98 Downtown Apalachicola
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The City of Apalachicola requests FDOT assistance evaluating the concerns of business owners in
the downtown commercial area of US 98 (Market Street) and the concrete stairs near the
intersection of Market Street and Avenue E where US 98 takes a 90 degree turn. Improvements
should be coordinated with the resurfacing project scheduled for 2014 [Work Program
#42874510 - SR 30 (US 98) from W of CR 384 12TH St to Apalachicola River Bridge]. FDOT
Project Manager Alaina Webb has contacted the City and discussions are ongoing. The
consulting engineer for the project is currently evaluating design alternatives for making the
intersection ADA accessible. The design engineer will be holding a public hearing when the
plans for the resurfacing project are 60% complete. You will be notified about this meeting so
you can encourage the business owners to attend.
3. Capital City to the Sea Multiuse Trail
The Capital Region Transportation Planning Agency (CRTPA) will be conducting a feasibility
study for a regional trail project known as the Capital City to the Sea Multiuse Trail (CCSMT) in
the near future. CRTPA is currently developing a scope-of-services (SOS) for the feasibility study
that only includes Leon and Wakulla County. The original concept for the trail network includedeastern Franklin County and Carrabelle, but CRTPA cannot include areas outside their boundary.
Franklin County and Carrabelle request FDOT funding for an identical feasibility study following
the same scope and timing as the CRTPA project to ensure a complete project.
U.S. 98 From Carrabelle to Eastpoint
The Franklin Commission has been concerned about the pavement condition of US 98 between
Carrabelle and Eastpoint since the damage from Hurricane Dennis in 2005. In 2012 the Franklin
Commission question the priority of resurfacing the section of US 98 between the Gulf County
line and CR 385 (Tilton Road), which is scheduled for resurfacing in 2016, before the Carrabelle
to Eastpoint segment because the Commission believed it was in worse condition. The FDOT
surveys state roads annually and in 2012 the section between Carrabelle and Eastpoint was
surveyed a second time in October. The results of the road condition survey are provided in the
following table. The District 3 Materials Engineer has reviewed these results and concluded that
the crack, ride, and rut measurements did not meet the criteria for resurfacing in 2012, but
surface conditions will continue to be surveyed annually and this section will be scheduled for
resurfacing when warranted.
Commissioners Lockley and Parrish commented on the condition of US 98 in Apalachicola.
Commissioner Massey suggested doing the road paving at night time and hiring local police
officers to keep the roads safe as they work.
Commissioner Parrish and Mr. McCarron discussed the timeline to get these projects startedand finished.
Chairman Sanders stated that US 98 has been a concern of the Board for years and the Board
has continued to inform the State of this condition. She reminded Mr. McCarron that these
problems were due to the damage from the storm but also because ofthe States quick fix
solution.
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Commissioner Jackel expressed her concerns when looking at the plans for beyond 2015 for
Franklin County and asked where those funds are being spent.
Mr. McCarron explained about future funding but stated that the County isnt available for
SCRAP funding. He also stated that there are not enough State roads in the County which
would bring more funding.
Mr. Pierce stated that there will be some local projects in next years report.
Commissioner Lockley and Mr. McCarron discussed building additional State roads in the
County.
Commissioner Parrish thanked Mr. McCarron and told him that he appreciated his hard work
for the County.
Recess (10:09 AM)
Chairman Sanders called for a recess.
Reconvene (10:19 AM)
Chairman Sanders reconvened the Meeting.
Marcia M. Johnson Clerk of Courts Report (10:19 AM)
Mrs. Johnson had no report for the Board.
Alan Pierce Director of Administrative Services Report (10:19 AM)
Mr. Pierce presented his report to the Board.
1- Provide Board with copies of testimony given to Senators Nelson and Rubio during the Senate
Committee hearing held in Apalachicola on August 13. As the Board is aware, the Annex was
packed for this historic hearing. Board action to write a thank you letter to the Senators for
making the hearing possible, and the same for the panelist who provided testimony in defense
of the Apalachicola Bay- Shannon Hartsfield, Ricky Banks, and Dan Tonsmeire. Board action to
send the Governor a letter thanking him for allowing Mr. Steverson to testify as well.
The Senate staff has provided me an email if additional comments want to be submitted
for the record.
Chairman Sanders suggested submitting the Boards comments and concerns for the record.Commissioner Parrish stated some specific language that should be included in the submission.
He stated that he will get with Mr. Pierce on his comments.
Commissioner Jackel suggested including the Resolution.
Motion by Parrish, seconded by Massey, to send thank you letters to the Senators for making
the hearing possible, for the panelist, Shannon Hartsfield, Ricky Banks, and Dan Tonsmeire,
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who provided testimony in defense of the Apalachicola Bay, and for allowing Mr. Steverson
to testify, and include the Boards comments and the Resolution approved by the Board with
the letter; Motion carried 5-0.
2- As the Board is aware, the Department of Corrections has announced its intention of closing
Bay City Work Camp. Since the county provided the land for the work camp, I was contacted by
Mr. Darrell Branning, DC staff, and asked whether the Board would want the land back as the
deed has a reverter clause. If the Board did not want the land then the state Division of State
Lands would consider the land surplus and would dispose of the property. I have spoken to
the Chairman and to the County Attorney and I have written a letter stating the Board would
like the property back. Mr. Branning was unsure when the transfer would happen but it should
be within the next 60 days. Board discussion about future uses of property.
The Board discussed possible uses and projects of the facility.
Commissioner Parrish stated that the Board needs to move hastily with a use, so the facility
isnt vandalized or left to deteriorate.Commissioner Lockley suggested advertising on the Florida Association of Counties website.
Motion by Jackel, seconded by Massey, to proceed with the County reacquiring the land at
the Bay City Work Camp; Motion carried 5-0.
Motion by Jackel, seconded by Massey, to advertise for RFPs for the Bay City Work Camp
facility; Motion carried 5-0.
3- Inform the Board that the Governors Office is still working on whether to grant any county a
waiver for damages associated with Hurricane Debbie. As requested by the Governors Office, Ihave provided an updated application form.
4- Inform the Board that the County has been officially notified by FEMA that the County flood
maps will be effective Feb. 5, 2014.
5- Board action to accept an additional $529,689 of construction funds from DOT for the
widening and resurfacing of Bluff Road. The Board had originally received a JPA from DOT for
$1,822,301 for this project. When the Board opened the bids at the last meeting the lowest bid
was for $2,226,001.82, so the low bid was more than the funds available. DOT is awarding the
Board additional funds so that the project can be developed as designed. The total amount
available for construction is now $2,351,990.82.
Motion by Lockley, seconded by Parrish, to accept an additional $529,689 of construction
funds from DOT for the widening and resurfacing of Bluff Road; 5-0.
6- Board action to award the CEI (Construction, Engineering, and Inspection) Services to Preble-
Rish for the Bluff Road Project.
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Motion by Parrish, seconded by Lockley, to award the CEI (Construction, Engineering, and
Inspection) Services bid to Preble-Rish for the Bluff Road Project; Motion carried 5-0.
7- Board action to sign Joint Participation Agreement with DOT for the widening and resurfacing
of Oak Street in Lanark Village, and another JPA for widening and resurfacing of the Bayshore
Drive/Twin Lakes loop in Eastpoint.
The Board and Mr. Pierce discussed these projects.
Motion by Jackel, seconded by Parrish, to approve Chairmans signature on Joint Participation
Agreement with DOT for the widening and resurfacing of Oak Street in Lanark Village and
another JPA for widening and resurfacing of Bayshore Drive/Twin Lakes Loop in Eastpoint;
Motion carried 5-0.
8- Inform the Board that both Commissioner Jackel and Commissioner Massey have advised methat lights on the Eastpoint channel marker are out. We have called the USACOE in Panama City
as we believe aids to navigation are maintained by the Corps.
Commissioner Massey and Mr. Pierce discussed additional lights that are out throughout the
County.
9- The NWFMD has called asking for a list of stormwater problems in the county. As the
commissioners think of areas in their districts that need work please contact me. As I
understand it, this will be list a used to get future funding; they do not have any construction
money at this time.
Chairman Sanders stated that this would be a good time to list the areas due to recent flooding
in the County.
10- Inform the Board that the 3rd
Annual Race for the Bay Marathon will be held Sunday, Oct.
20. The race organizer, Mr. Mark Henderson, has called to say he is making the same
arrangements with everyone as he had last year, including coordinating the race with the
Sheriffs Office.
Commissioner Jackel asked that the Board defer this item until the next Meeting so that details
of this project can be submitted in writing.
11- Provide Board with biennial Resort Village Status Report. There has been no activity in
Resort Village in the last year.
12- Board direction regarding Opportunity Florida. Opportunity Florida has sent the Board an
invoice for membership $1,154.90. The Board has not been a member since 2009.
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There was no action taken on this item as the Chairman and Commissioner Jackel are against
paying for membership.
13- Board action to award the low bid on the repairs to the St. George Island Revetment and
Road to Gulf Coast Utility Contractors (GUIC) for $434,511. This is a FEMA reimbursed project. I
was incorrect at the last meeting when I said the deadline for this work is Nov. 30. It is Jan. 2,
2014.
Commissioner Jackel stated that she would like to be sure the deadline of November 30th
is met
and asked that Mr. Pierce and Preble-Rish to stays on top of this project.
Motion by Jackel, seconded by Massey, to approve awarding low bid on repairs to the SGI
Revetment and Road to Gulf Coast Utility Contractors (GUIC) for $434,511; Motion carried 5-
0.
14- Library Update. At the last budget workshop, the Board had a discussion regarding the
potential ownership of the new Eastpoint library.
Ms. Joyce Estes has provided me with packets for the Board regarding the history of the
project. She has advised me that the USDA grant/loan agreement the Friends received was one
specifically designed for non-profits. If the county ever wanted to take over the loan directly the
USDA would have to agree. Further, Ms. Estes wants the Board to know that there are
restrictions placed on the property so that the wetlands must be protected. (Pass out
information prepared by Friends.)
15- Inform the Board that I have received an email from the Chairman where a resident of thecounty is asking the county adopt an ordinance to protect and preserve 2nd
Amendment rights. I
am going to turn this email over to the county attorney for review, as I am not sure a county
ordinance will have any effect in protecting rights if the 2nd
Amendment is every changed.
16- Inform the Board that the Circuit Judge has signed the condemnation valuation order for the
4 SECON lots on Alligator Point. I have submitted it to FEMA for reimbursement. As soon as the
reimbursement comes in, we can then begin construction of the 370 feet of road that will
connect Harbor Circle to road in front of the Alligator Point Fire Station.
17- Inform Board the Dept. of the Air Force has contacted the county and advised that the Air
Force is considering establishing helicopter landing and drop zones, airstrips, and a number ofdifferent landing and air training activities in Blackwater River State Forest and Tates Hell State
Forest. The proposed action is needed because restricted areas over Eglin AFB create scheduling
conflicts with nonhazardous training. There is a public meeting on August 29 at the Apalachicola
Community Center, starting at 6 PM, for anyone seeking more information.
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Commissioner Lockley mentioned that the military might be interested in the Bay City Work
Camp property.
18- Inform the Board that Ms. Debbie Belcher has informed me that Eastpoint Sewer and Water
has closed out its CDBG grant and so the county is eligible for another CDBG. The limitation on
CDBG is that the program has to serve low and moderate income households. The county has
previously heard requests from All Pt. for fire hydrants, from the City of Apalachicola for an
expansion of sewer or water into the county, and from residents in Lanark Village seeking
neighborhood improvements, like fixing sidewalks. Ms. Belcher has not provided me with a
timeline for when the CDBG application is due. Would the Board like a presentation from Ms.
Belcher?
Commissioner Parrish discussed a fire hydrant expansion project he has been talking about with
the City of Apalachicola, insurance costs for areas that dont have fire hydrants.
The Board members asked that Ms. Belcher attends the next Meeting with possible projects
and ideas for CDBG funding in the County.Chairman Sanders and Commissioner Massey discussed issues with the sidewalk in Lanark
Village.
Mr. Pierce discussed a call he received from Mr. Knickerbocker, DACS Representative, who
would like to attend the next Meeting in order to discuss the lease project with the Board, as
they have decided not to move forward.
Mr. Pierce discussed the possibility of funding for re-shelling projects. He stated that there is a
match and he recommends contacting Gulf Coast Workforce for the match.
Commissioner Lockley stated that the last re-shelling program was too restrictive and wouldlike more participants in the program. Mr. Pierce commented on this issue.
Chairman Sanders agreed that there should be a more broad spectrum of participation in the
projects and commented on the DACS project and the re-shelling project.
Commissioner Massey commented on this matter.
Motion by Jackel, seconded by Massey, to accept funding for re-shelling program with Mr.
Pierces recommendation; Motion carried 5-0.
The Board discussed the acceptance of Paradise Road as a County road and the possibility of
accepting other roads in the County once they are brought up to the Countys standard.
Commissioner Jackel asked for an update on the SGI Pier Project.
Mr. Pierce stated that a sub-contractor on the project served notice that they havent been
paid and would leave the project. He stated that invoices were submitted and paid so the sub-
contractor was back on the job.
Clay Smallwood, of Preble-Rish, provided additional information on this issue.
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Commissioner Jackel expressed her disappointment with the way Preble-Rish has handled this
project and would like more aggressive action by them on future projects. She stated that if
there isnt substantial progress this week she would like the contractor removed from the job
and local contractors considered for the completion of it.
Commissioner Parrish stated that in the future a higher penalty should be included in the
contracts for deadlines not being met.
Attorney Shuler stated that there is a higher deadline penalty of $750 per day penalty in the
upcoming project.
Michael Shuler County Attorney Report (11:04 AM)
Attorney Shuler explained the time deadline for a proposed half cent sales tax that would allow
Weems Hospital funding for the ambulance service.
Commissioner Jackel and Attorney Shuler discussed the guidelines for use of the current surtax
and why it couldnt be used for ambulance service.
Attorney Shuler continued his explanation of the process for a ballot on this matter. He statedthat today was the deadline to allow the Supervisor of Elections Office to move forward with
this election in order to allow this surtax to be collected.
Commissioner Jackel stated that she would be in favor of this action for next year since
property taxes are going up this year and she isnt in favor of mail out ballots.
Allen Fifer, of the Concerned Citizens of Franklin County, asked if it is the intention of the Board
to use the funding of this tax to reduce the ad valorem taxes and would like to have the Inter-
local agreements reviewed for some flexibility for the County Commission.
Chairman Sanders asked the Board to consider a poll ballot process versus the mail out ballot
process.
Joyce Estes spoke in favor of the poll ballot process versus a mail out ballot process.
Motion by Lockley, seconded by Parrish, to move forward with the referendum process;
Motion carried 4-1, Jackel opposed.
Motion by Jackel, seconded by Massey, to require the poll ballot process versus a mail out
ballot; Motion carried 3-2, Parrish and Lockley opposed.
Attorney Shuler stated that the Leave No Trace Behind Ordinance is ready for a public hearing.
Commissioner Jackel asked Attorney Shuler to move forward with scheduling a public hearing
on this matter.
Commissioner Lockley asked about the enforcement of this Ordinance.The Board and Attorney Shuler discussed enforcement and who could collect any items left on
the beach. Commissioner Lockley stated that he is against having anyone from turtle
enforcement dealing with the enforcement of this Ordinance.
Attorney Shuler and Mr. Pierce explained the enforcement procedures further.
Commissioner Parrish explained that this is a mandate from the Federal Government.
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Motion by Lockley, seconded by Massey, to approve travel for Attorney Shuler to attend the
Ethics Conference with the Commissioners; Motion carried 5-0.
Commissioners and Public Comments (11:28 AM)
Commissioner Jackel commented on the passing of Mr. Ben Watkins. Commissioner Massey
asked that the family be sent a sympathy card on behalf of the Board.
Commissioner Parrish apologized for his absence at the last Meeting due to illness.
Commissioner Lockley commented on the re-shelling program and the need for rules which
would allow everyone to be involved.
Mr. Pierce stated that the funding for this program isnt as much as the previous project.
Chairman Sanders also commented on the passing of Mr. Ben Watkins.
Allan Fifer, of Concerned Citizens of Franklin County, asked if the Board would look for
additional savings on the upcoming budget.
Chairman Sanders reminded the Board of the afternoon Workshop.
Joyce Estes, of the Friends of the Library, discussed the information regarding the Library, which
was distributed earlier during the Meeting. She elaborated on the history of the Library and the
new building.
Commissioner Jackel and Ms. Estes discussed the operations of the new Library in more detailand discussed scheduling a dedication event.
Susan Carney spoke in support of the Library.
Adjourn (11:44 AM)
There being no further business, Chairman Sanders adjourned the Meeting.
____________________________
Cheryl Sanders, Chairman FCBCC
Attest:
____________________________
Marcia M. Johnson, Clerk of Courts
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Franklin County Road DepartmentReport to Board of County CommissionersSeptember 17, 2013Summary of Material Hauled and Work Performed by DistrictDISTRICT 1- PINKI JACKELMaterial Hauled from within- 9 Cubic Yards of Debris
72 Cubic Yards of Sand45 Cubic Yards of Trees
Material Hauled to- 18 Cubic Yards of #57 rocks
4 Black Plastic 18 Culvert Bands
4 Black Plastic 18 x 20 Culvert Pipes
1 Black Plastic 18 x 30 Culvert Pipe
63 Cubic Yards of Black Dirt
9 Cubic Yards of Cold Mix Asphalt
36 Cubic Yards of Lime rock
27 Cubic Yards of Milled Asphalt
198 Cubic Yards of Sand
100 Cubic Yards of Yellow Lime Rock
Work Performed- Box Drag, Cleaned / dug out ditches and culverts, trimmed trees/bushes from right of ways, sidewalks and parking lot
installed culverts, cut grass and trim along county right ways, ditches, mailboxes, street signs and culverts; raked out ditches, cleaned offsidewalks, repaired driveways, sand bagged culverts, build up shoulders of roads, graded roads and filled in pot holes.
DISTRICT 2- CHERYL SANDERSMaterial Hauled to- 1 Black Plastic 18 Culvert Bands
1 Black Plastic 18 x 30 Culvert Pipe
1 Black Plastic 18 x 6 Culvert Pipe
18 Cubic Yards of Black Dirt
9 Cubic Yards of Lime rock
9 Cubic Yards of Milled Asphalt
18 Cubic Yards of Sand
90 Cubic Yards of Yellow Lime rock
Work Performed- Box Drag, Cleaned / dug out ditches and culverts, trimmed trees, installed culverts, cut grass and trim along county ri
ways, ditches, mailboxes, street signs and culverts; filled in pot holes, swept roads off, repaired washouts, repaired driveways, build upshoulders of road, graded roads and sign maintenance.
DISTRICT 3- NOAH LOCKLEYMaterial Hauled to- 4 Cubic Yards of Cold Mix Asphalt
4.5 Cubic Yards of Milled Asphalt
Work Performed- Cleaned out culverts, cut bushes back from right of ways, cut grass and trim along county right ways, ditches, mailbox
street signs and culverts and repaired roads.
DISTRICT 4- SMOKEY PARRISHMaterial Hauled from within- 7 Cubic Yards of Debris
9 Cubic Yards of Trees
Material Hauled to- 9 Cubic Yards of #57 Rocks
4.5 Cubic Yards of Cold Mix Asphalt
4.5 Cubic Yards of Milled Asphalt
18 Cubic Yards of Sand
18 Cubic Yards of Yellow Lime rock
Work Performed- Box Drag, Cleaned / dug out ditches and culverts, trimmed trees/bushes from right of ways, installed culverts, cut gra
and trim along county right ways, ditches, mailboxes, street signs and culverts; filled in pot holes, picked up litter, sign maintenance and b
up shoulders of roads.
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DISTRICT 5- WILLIAM MASSEYMaterial Hauled from within- 9 Cubic Yards of Debris
27 Cubic Yards of Trees
Material Hauled to- 2 Black Plastic 24 Culvert Bands
2 Black Plastic 24 x 10 Culvert Pipe
1 Black Plastic 24 x 6 Culvert Pipe
54 Cubic Yards of Black Dirt
9 Cubic Yards of Lime rock
18 Cubic Yards of Milled Asphalt
54 Cubic Yards of Mixed Lime rock and Dirt
126 Cubic Yards of Sand
9 Cubic Yards of Yellow Lime rock
Work Performed- Removed beaver dams, Box Drag, Cleaned / dug out ditches and culverts, trimmed trees/bushes from right of ways,
installed culverts, cut grass and trim along county right ways, ditches, mailboxes, street signs and culverts; filled in pot holes, graded road
repaired driveways and build up shoulders of roads.
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FRANKLIN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OFSolid Waste & Recycling Animal Control
210 State Road 65Eastpoint, Florida 32328
Tel.: 850-670-8167
Fax: 850-670-5716
Email: [email protected]
DIRECTORS REPORTFOR: The Franklin County Board of County CommissionersDATE: September 17, 2013TIME: 9:00 A.M.
SUBJECT(S):
VACANT POSITION:FOR BOARD ACTION: On September 5thEmployee Anthony Buddy Wood resigned from
the Solid Waste Department, leaving a vacant position to be filled. I am requesting theBoard allow me to advertise consecutively in house and publicly to fill this position.ACTION REQUESTED: Motion allowing me to advertise and fill the Solid Wastevacant position by advertising consecutively in house and publicly.
Right-of-Way Debris Pickup / Recycle Material Hauled August 28th September11thFOR BOARD INFORMATION:
AUGUST 28thSEPTEMBER 11thRIGHTOFWAY DEBRIS PICKUP
Apalachicola Eastpoint St George Island Carrabelle Lanark Alligator Point12.03 TONS 22.07 TONS -0- TONS 30.35 TONS 8.47 TONS 12.03 TONS
RECYCLE MATERIAL HAULED
Apalachicola Eastpoint St George
Island
Carrabelle Lanark Alligator
Point
St Jam
Cardboard 5.16 TONS 6.96 TONS 4.14 TONS 1.19 TONS .67 TONS -0- TONS -0- TON
Plastic,Paper,
Glass,
Aluminum
1.16 TONS .48 TONS 2.42 TONS 2.39 TONS 1.00 TONS 1.32 TONS -0- TON
REQUESTED ACTION: None
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28 Airport Road
Apalachicola, Florida 32320
(850) 653-8977, Fax (850) [email protected]
Report to Board of County Commissioners
Date: September 17, 2013
Action Items: None
Information Items:
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) met Sept. 10, 2013 to discuss possible fundraisers andfuture training for CERT. We also discussed helping with Coastal Clean up on Sept. 21, 2013.
On Sept. 11, 2013 at 1:30pm Mr. Phil Worley and I met at the EOC with the Solid Waste Department, the Cof Apalachicola, and the City of Carrabelle to discuss their debris management plans and the new FEMA piprogram.
I will be in Tallahassee attending a mitigation workshop on Sept.18, 2013. Sept. 19, 2013 I will be meeting with the Panama City Fire Department to discuss their Water Rescue Unit
along with members of the CERT.
Sincerely,
Pamela BrownellPamela Brownell
Director
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The Foundation for The Gator NationAn Equal Opportunity Institution
IFAS Extension Franklin UF/IFAS Extension
Franklin County 66 4 th Street
Apalachicola, FL 32320-1755
850-653-9337
[email protected] September 2013
MEMORANDUM
TO: The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Bill Mahan, Franklin/UF - IFAS Extension Director BillSUBJECT: 17 September 2013, BCC Extension Update Report
Franklin - UF IFAS Updates
1) USFWS Sea Turtle Disorientation Meeting CancelledLisa Lehnhoff with USFWS cancelled the meeting she hadscheduled with Alan Peirce and on September 11
th
because FL FWC Commission was unable to attend. At this time,the meeting has not been rescheduled.
2) Seafood Workers Association Meeting I attended the Seafood Workers Association Meeting on Septmeber 9th atthe Eastpoint Fire Station. There was a packed house to discuss the Bay.
3) Estuaries Day Sea Turtle Program I am making plans with Bonnie Abellera (FWC) to setup a Sea Turtle Awarenessdisplay at the Annual Estuaries Day on September 27th at the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve.
4) UF IFAS /DACS Intro to Intensive Oyster Culture UF IFAS & DACS will be holding a workshop Intro to IntensiveOyster Aquaculture on Thursday September 26 at the FSU Coastal Marine Laboratory at Turkey Point. The workshop
is free and will be held from 2:00 PM 5:00 PM.5) Biennial ISSC Meeting ScheduledThe 2013 Biennial Meeting of the Interstate Shellfish Sanitation Conference
(ISSC) will be held October 26 November 1, 2013, at the St. Anthony Hotel in San Antonio, Texas. The early
registration fee (prior to September 15th) is $520.
FL Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
6) FWC Adds Four Additional License-Free Fishing Days - Governor Rick Scott and the FWC announced that fouradditional license-free fishing days will be added to the 2014 calendar. Florida's recreational freshwater and
saltwater fishing industry has an $8.9 billion economic impact and events like these help grow the industry even
more. Florida currently offers the public four license-free fishing days per year for residents and visitors. Saltwater
license-free fishing days this year were on June 1 and Sept. 1 and freshwaters were April 6 and June 8.
The additional saltwater license-free fishing days will be Oct. 12 and Nov. 30 and additional freshwater license-free
days will be Nov. 29 and Dec. 28. The FWC also set dates for 2014 and beyond. All eight days will now fall on the
same day of the week year to year, allowing potential anglers to plan fishing trips in advance.
For 2014 and beyond, the following dates will be license-free fishing days:
SaltwaterFirst Saturday and Sunday in June
First Saturday in September
Saturday following Thanksgiving
Freshwater
First Saturday and Sunday in April
Second Saturday and Sunday in June
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7) FWC Passes Rule Prohibiting Importation of DeerThe FWC at its Pensacola commission meeting on Sept. 6,passed a rule prohibiting the importation of live captive deer into Florida from out-of-state sources. The rule was
passed in an effort to reduce the chances of chronic wasting disease (CWD) being introduced into the state. Eighteen
other states, including Georgia and Alabama, also prohibit the importation of live cervids (deer, elk and moose).
CWD is not known to affect people but is a contagious neurological disease affecting cervids. It is always fatal, and
there is no known cure or vaccine. So far, the disease has been discovered in 22 states, two Canadian provinces and
in South Korea.
To implement the decision immediately, the FWC also issued anexecutive orderprohibiting importation of cervidseffective, Sept. 6, 2013. The order includes limited exemptions for reindeer and zoos.
8) FWC Takes Action on Snapper & Grouper- The FWC has approved an Oct. 1-21 supplemental recreational redsnapper season in Gulf state waters for 2013 and eliminated a Feb. 1 March 31 closure affecting several species of
grouper in Gulf of Mexico state waters. The elimination changes go into effect before the scheduled closures would
have occurred. The season eliminations will also make state regulations consistent with federal regulations.
The Oct. 1-21 supplemental recreational red snapper season in Gulf state waters is for 2013 only. An October
supplemental season has also been proposed for Gulf federal waters. Federal fishery managers are still analyzing
recreational harvest estimates for the 2013 regular season to determine whether or not to open the recreational red
snapper season in Gulf federal waters. NOAA Fisheries Service is expected to make an announcement regarding the
potential federal season sometime in the next few weeks.
Grouper species affected by elimination of the Feb. 1 March 31 Gulf closure include black, red, red hind, rock hind,
scamp, yellowfin and yellowmouth.
9) FWC Implements Special-Events License Exemption for Disabled Vets, Military Personnel - The FWC hasimplemented a new recreational hunting and fishing license exemption for disabled veterans, active and reserve
duty military personnel, immediate family members of these veterans and military personnel and assistants during
special events designed for the enjoyment or rehabilitation of participating military personnel and disabled
veterans.
Our disabled veterans and military have given so much to us that we wanted to give something to them, by
allowing them to participate in fishing or hunting events without having to buy a license and/or permit, Chairman
Richard Corbett said.
Event organizers apply for the permit to exempt their qualifying participants.
To qualify for the exemption, special events must be designed to provide rehabilitation or enjoyment to
participating disabled veterans or active or reserve duty military personnel in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces,U.S. Coast Guard or Florida National Guard. Immediate family members (parents, spouses and children) of
participating disabled veterans and military personnel and one designated assistant for each disabled veteran are
included in each events license and permit exemptions.
Exemptions will last for the duration of the events. FWC regional directors, as the executive directors designee, will
issue these permits. Established seasons, bag or slot limits, size restrictions and all other laws will still apply. Limited-
entry activities wont be permitted under this exemption.
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An Introduction to
Intensive Oyster Culture
TOPICS TO BE INTRODUCED:
Overview of U.S. East Coastintensive oyster culture operations and Floridas experiences
Rules of the Road: Conversion of shellfish aquaculture leases to
water column usage, navigational marking requirements, otherpermits, BMPs pertaining to seed sources, and public healthregulations for oyster harvesting and processing
Development of off-bottom oyster farming gear and methods for
the northern Gulf of Mexico
SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
Leslie Sturmer, University of Florida IFAS and Florida Sea Grant,Shellfish Aquaculture Extension Program
Chris Brooks and Portia Sapp, Florida Department of Agricultureand Consumer Services (FDACS), Division of Aquaculture
William (Bill) Walton, PhD, Auburn University Shellfish Laboratoryand Alabama Cooperative Extension Service
Workshops are FREE.
To ensure there are enough
handouts available, please
confirm your attendance with:
Portia Sapp, FDACS Division
of Aquaculture, (850) 488-5471,
or
Leslie Sturmer, UF IFAS Shellfish
Aquaculture Extension Program,
(352) 543-5057, [email protected]
Thursday
September 26, 2013FSU Coastal and Marine
Laboratory
3618 Coastal Hwy 98
St. Teresa, FL
Friday
September 27, 2013FWC Senator George
Kirkpatrick Marine Lab
11350 SW 153rd Ct
Cedar Key, FL
Both workshops arefrom 2:00 to 5:00 PM.
SUPPORTED BY:
Photos provided by Bill Walton
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Consent Agenda
Franklin County Advisory Board of AdjustmentSeptember 4, 2013
10:00 a.m.
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1 - Recommended for Approval- Consideration of a variance to extend an existing rock revetment 26 feet int
the Critical Habitat Zone on property described as Lot 4, Clipper Bay Subdivision, St. George Island, FrankCounty, Florida. Request submitted by Garlick Environmental Associates, Inc., agent for William Kidd,
owner. Approved as requested
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Clerks Report to Board 09-17-13
1-The Health Department has requested approval of their annual contract with the Board to be effective
October 1, 2013 to provide environmental health services, communicable disease control services, and
primary care services. The contract does list the countys funding appropriation of $50,000. It lists the two
health dept. buildings now owned by the county, and it says all their vehicles will be transferred to the
ownership of the County who shall ensure insurance coverage. The Board would agree that the
director/administrator be selected by the State with the concurrence of the County. There is a termination at
will clause of no less than 180 calendar days notice in writing unless a mutually agreed upon lesser time is
established, and there is a 24 hour notice of termination clause in the event funds become unavailable.
2- As required, the Health Department has submitted a request for approval of a resolution adopting their fee
schedule. Its understood that the health department fees are set at 125% of the medicare reimbursement
rate.
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Report to the Franklin County Board of County CommissionersSeptember 17, 2013
1- Mr. Dewitt Polous, Mosquito Control Director, would like the Board to know that hewill be off, starting tomorrow, Sept. 18, for approximately 2 weeks while he recovers
from knee surgery. Mr. Scott Tucker will be filling in for Mr. Polous although Mr.Polous will be available by phone if something comes up. I have Mr. Tuckers cell phonenumber if the commissioners need it.
2- Mr. Polous recommends the Board write a letter in support of the FSU Panama Citycampus as it tries to restore its mosquito lab and services by getting funding from nextyears legislature. The program provided critical services to all the NW Florida counties,including offering the required training that now must be obtained in Orlando, andprovided mosquito identification which is now required in order to receive FEMAreimbursements. During storm events FEMA is requiring proof that a certain kind ofmosquito population is in existence otherwise they will not reimburse the county for
additional spraying. Board action to write letter.
3- Inform the Board that Congressman Southerland has asked for an amendment to thefunding mechanism in the Fisheries Disaster Mitigation Fund that will allow theApalachicola Bay oyster failure to be eligible for funding if Congress appropriatesmoney. Provide Board with copy of letter.
4- Inform Board that I received an electronic response from the US Air Force indicatingthey had received the Boards letter.
5- Seek Board input on name change. The Dept. of Economic Opportunity is respondingto comments that the current designation of many Florida rural counties as Rural Areasof Economic Critical Concern has negative connotations in the business community.
DEO is trying to counter that concern by changing the name of the designation, and sinceFranklin County is one of the RACEC counties, DEO is asking for the Board to vote onwhich of the four names it prefers:
Rural Areas of Opportunity; Targeted Rural Areas of Economic Growth; RuralFlorida Areas of Strategic Opportunities; and Rural Florida First Regions.
6- Provide Board with bridge report on Syrup Branch Bridge. While the bridge isclassified as functionally obsolete it is not structurally deficient nor is DOTrecommending any changes to the weight limit on the bridge.
7- Board action to approve the 2013 CRS re-certification. The CRS program is avoluntary participatory program that provides reductions to flood insurance premiums if alocal government meets certain thresholds in the National Flood Insurance Program.Franklin Countys participation provides a 15% reduction in premiums on floodinsurance policies in the county.
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8- Inform the Board that after discussing with Mr. Randall Terry the lack of bidders onhis hanger project we are re-bidding the job and will open bids on Oct. 1. We expectthere to be a number of bids this time.
9- Inform the Board that Ms. Glenda Ondracek has submitted her resignation as County
Librarian, effective Oct. 31. The Franklin County Library Advisory Board (LAB) isprepared to advertise the opening with a starting salary of $33 to $35K depending onqualifications. Ms. Denise Butler, representing the LAB, has offered to create a 3member committee to review applications and make a recommendation to the Board.Board direction.
10- Inform the Board that the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public workshopon Sept. 10 on St. George Island to receive community input regarding the future of thecommercial district. The Commission was unable to hold a regular meeting for lack of aquorum. The Commission has been operating with less than a full Commission for sometime and it will be beneficial if vacancies are filled. The Zoning Code created the
Commission with 9 seats, and 2 alternates. Please find below the breakout of theCommission and what seats need to be filled:District 1- At-large- Paul RiegelmayerDistrict 1- Science- Larry PerrymanDistrict 2- At large- John MurphyDistrict 2- Forestry- VACANTDistrict 3- Real Estate- Bill Laine, but he has not attended any meetings in 2013District 3- Alternate- VACANTDistrict 4- Seafood Worker- VACANTDistrict 4- Seafood Dealer- Steve DavisDistrict 5- At Large -Dan RosierDistrict 5- At large- Skip Frink
11- FRDAP applications- The Planning Office has until Sept. 30 to submit completedFRDAP applications. The Board has previously discussed the improvements to berequested at D.W. Wilson Park. I have discussed improvements at Kendrick Park withChairman Sanders and Ms. Nikki Millender. Ms. Millender inquired about the use of theback property at Kendrick Park for a horse arena/ riding trails, but the FRDAP programdoes not score horseback riding that high. More points will be obtained by buildinganother baseball field for 7/8 year olds (pitching machine), a bathroom to serve the T-ballfield, a small picnic shelter at T-ballfield, and a large picnic pavilion to hold teammeetings. Ms. Millender has agreed these improvements should be submitted.
Commissioner Jackel would like the Eastpoint project to be a childrensplayground and bathroom at the county property across from the Pavilion.
Board action to submit FRDAP applications.
12- Board action to sign contracts for North Florida Construction to build CarrabelleMulti-Use Path. Board selected North Florida as the low bidder at a previous meeting.
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13- Inform Board that Ms. Pam Brownell and CERT- Community Emergency ResponseTeam will be doing a fundraiser on Saturday during the Seafood Festival by providingpaid parking at the parking lot in front of the Chapman Auditorium and the ABC School.Ms. Brownell has coordinated with the Dr. office and ABC School. The Franklin County
Senior Class provides paid parking around the Courthouse as a fundraiser for a schoolproject.
14- Board action to sign Dept. of Economic Opportunity Technical Assistance grant for$25,000 to provide analysis of the economic impact of tourism in the county.
15- Board action to direct Preble-Rish to prepare bid and specifications for Oak St. inLanark Village and the Bayshore/ Twin Lakes loop in Eastpoint as the FDOT has sent thecounty the Notice to Proceed on both projects.
16- Read draft letter to Eastpoint Water and Sewer District to Board
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NOTICE OF INTENT
TO ADOPT COUNTY ORDINANCE
Notice is hereby given that on October 1, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. (ET) at 34 Forbes Street,
Apalachicola, Florida, the Franklin County Board of County Commissioners shall consider
adoption of an ordinance, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, FLORIDA PROHIBITING
OBSTRUCTIONS ON THE BEACH; REQUIRING THE CONSPICUOUS AND
CONTINUOUS POSTING IN EACH RENTAL UNIT RENTED BY THE DAY
OR WEEK A CONTINUOUSLY POSTED SIGN EXPLAINING THE LEAVE
NO TRACE ORDINANCE PROHIBITING TENTS AND PERSONAL
PROPERTY ON THE BEACH AT NIGHT AND WARNING BEACHGOERS
THAT UNATTENDED PROPERTY LEFT WILL BE DEEMED DISGARDED
BY THE OWNER AND MAY BE REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF BY THE
AUTHORITIES; AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES TO APPROVE THE FORM AND SUBSTANCE OF SUCH SIGNS;ESTABLISHING THE TIMEFRAME DURING WHICH UNATTENDED
ITEMS SHALL BE PROHIBITED ON THE BEACH; CLARIFYING THE
ORDINANCES INTENT TO APPLY TO UNATTENDED ITEMS OF
PERSONAL PROPERTY LEFT ON THE BEACH AT NIGHT; REPEALING
ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The public is invited to attend this public hearing and comment on the proposed
ordinance.
The meeting room is handicap accessible, however, those requiring special
assistance to attend the meeting must contact Michael Moron, deputy clerk, at 850-653-8861, ext. 100, at least three days prior to the meeting.
Anyone wishing to appeal any decision made at this meeting are responsible for
making arrangements for a verbatim transcript of the proceedings.
Publish: September 19, 26, 2013.
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NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING ON BID PROTEST
In Re: ANDERSON COLUMBIA COMPANY, INC.s
Bid Protest, Dated 9/6/13, Of An Award Of AContract To Repave The Entire Length Of
County Road 384 (Bluff Road).
Franklin County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, gives notice that on
Tuesday, October 1, 2013, at 1:15 p.m. (ET), it will conduct a final hearing on the above
referenced bid protest. The hearing will occur in the County Commission meeting room locatedat 34 Forbes Street, Apalachicola, Florida 32320. Time Reserved: One Hour
The public is invited to attend.
The hearing room is handicap accessible. However, those needing special
accommodations to attend must contact deputy clerk, Michael Moron, at 850-653-8861 x100 at
least three business days in advance.
Any person wishing to appeal any decision made at this hearing is responsible for making
a verbatim transcript of the proceedings.
Publish: September 19, 2013