Analysis:
Grant funding
will be utilized
for infrastructure improvements at the existing Sirrah Mini Storage site located off of Highway 90
West. Improvements shall include the installation
of sewer lines,
lighting and paving of access
roads. The project
will result in approximately 11 additional fulltime employment opportunities for Gadsden
County residents. Additionally, the completion of the Assisted Living Facility project
will have a significant financial
and economic impact on the community.
Fiscal Impact:
If funded, the infrastructure improvement will be paid 100% from grant
funds. There will be staff time devoted
to the grant application process, which may involve the County securing a Consultant to apply for the grant.
Option:
Option 1 Proceed with second Public
Hearing as required by DCA before
Gadsden County can formally apply for a 20 II
CDBG Economic Development
Infrastructure Grant.
Option 2 Board Direction.
Chair Taylor announced
Public Hearing and asked for comment, there was no resposnse.
Motion for approval: Lamb/ Holt 5-0
13A. Florida Association of Counties
-Medicaid (Addition
to Agenda)
Commissioner Croley asked Mrs. Minnis to give
opinion.
County Attorney, Minnis part of the concern is
the unfunded mandate.
Commissioner Croley inquired of the Clerk.
Clerk Thomas stated they will certify for us,
accept 80%, contest and lose a 100%.
Mr. Lawson said the meeting on May 10 would not
have anything to do with Lawsuit. He
said they are two separate issues.
Commissioner Croley posed several questions to
the Attorney, Clerk and Administrator.
Attorney Minnis, stated she said she didn’t see
downside to suit and the amount to join the litigation is a small sum. She said it was the Boards decision if they
wanted her to participate.
Chair Taylor stated that 45 Counties have joined
the lawsuit and this time. She spoke in
support of joining lawsuit.
Commissioner Holt spoke in support of joining
this lawsuit.
Motion for
approval: Holt/ Morgan 5-0
General Business
14. Appointment of Aaron Kissler as Administrator of Gadsden County
Health Department(Michael Sentman, Operations Director, Gadsden County Health Department)
Michael Sentman, Operations Director, Gadsden County Health Director.
Aaron Kissler, Administrator of Gadsden County Health Department.
Commissioners acknowledged and thanked him for coming to Gadsden
County. She welcomed him aboard.
Motion for approval: Croley/Holt 5-0
Statement of Issue:
The Florida
Department of Health in partnership with the Gadsden
County Board of County Commissioners provides public health services to the residents
and visitors of Gadsden County. The Administrator of the Gadsden
County Health Department is appointed by the State Surgeon General with the concurrence of the Board of County Commissioners. The Boards' concurrence
is sought for the top candidate
as outlined in Florida Statute
154.04. The selected candidate,
Aaron Kissler, M.P.H.
was interviewed by a panel and his appointment put forward by the Interim State Surgeon General,
Steven Harris, M.D., M.Sc.
Background:
Marlon Hunter the previous Administrator resigned to accept a position
in North Carolina. The Department of Health advertised multiple times for a new Administrator for the Gadsden County Health Department. After
several interviews held by the Department and a local panel a top candidate was selected. At the panel interviews Arthur Lawson, Sr. represented the County, Howard McKinnon represented the Health Council
and Arrie Battle represented Community
Partners that work with the Health Department. Mr. Kisser has the knowledge, skills, and abilities to lead the Gadsden
County Health Department
and work closely with the Board of County Commissioners and the community to meet the public health needs of our residents.
Analysis:
Aaron Kissler,
M.P.H. was the most qualified
candidate from all those that applied and met all screening criteria.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Options:
Option I.
Concurrence with the appointment of Aaron Kissler,
M.P.H. as the
Administrator of the Gadsden
County Health Department.
Option 2. Board Direction
15. Consideration
of Fee Waiver Request for Rosedale Community Church to be located at 21 Charity Davis Circle,
Chattahoochee (Clyde Collins,
Building Official)
Statement of Issue:
The Board of County
Commissioners (Board) is requested to
review and make a
decision whether to grant a waiver of 50% of all site plan and building
fees for the Rosedale
Community Church, to be
located at 21 Charity Davis
Circle
(Tax Parcel #2-15-3N-6W-0000-00441-0500). Pastor Terry Frost,
Sr. has provided a
written request to waive all fees (Attachment #I).
Background:
At the January
3, 2012 Board meeting, the Board agreed that fee waiver requests
by churches should be applied for and approved
by the Board. Frequently, churches approach the Plam1ing & Community Development (P&CD) and Building Department with requests for
fee waivers. The services provided by these Departments are necessary to meet State and Local requirements, to insure that the churches have safe access and
parking, that they are handicapped accessible, are good neighbors and do not flood
adjacent property owners or themselves. In addition, the building
inspections insure that the churches are structurally sound, meet building and fire codes, etc.
On July 14, 2011, Pastor Frost and trustee Derrick Price met with P&CD
staff to discuss the proposed church. Since that time the church has moved approximately 8,360± square feet of modular units onto the site and secured them. On January
30, 2012, P&CD received a written request from Pastor Frost asking that all fees be waived for the Church
including site plan, stormwater and building.
Analysis:
On November 6, 2007, the County adopted fees to reflect
the Boards "desire to establish
fees sufficient, but not in excess of, to recover
an adequate amount of the related costs of associated activities" (Attachment #3). County fees are based on a study conducted by the County
Finance Department of actual costs
to the County for review,
inspection, etc. Fees have not been revised or increased in the four (4) years since. Staff
has been directed that only the Board can waive fees.
At their Aril 17, 2012 regular meeting,
the Board agreed
that staff would develop a County policy that waivers 50% of site plan and building
fees for churches. The specific
details of this policy will be forthcoming. At this same meeting,
the Board directed
staff to bring back the Rosedale
Community church request
for a fee waiver to be heard at the May 01, 2012 regular Board
meeting.
Planning & Community Development Fees:
The total site plan fees
for a church (with no accessory
uses such as daycares, etc.) valued
at greater than $100,000 are $2,640.00.
Of the $2,640.00, the County must pay the County Stormwater Engineer a minimum
of $300.00 for stormwater review; and, additional fees if another
review is required
(Attachment #2).
Building Fees:
The church has moved approximately 8,360± square feet of manufactured units on to the site.
The estimated permit
fees for an 8,360± square foot manufactured church building are: $4,772 for plans review; $5,545 for building permit fees; $406 for the electrical permit; $359 for the plumbing permit;
$429 for the mechanical permit;
and a $285.36State surcharge. Total estimated fees are $9,797.26, assuming no re-inspections fees (Attachment #2).
Fiscal Impact:
For a church review (without
Special Exception uses such as schools, daycares,
etc.), the approximate fiscal impact of waiving all fees is estimated to be $12,436±
for an 8,360± square foot building.
Three hundred dollars
($300.00) (or more if plans require additional review) are required to compensate Preble-Rish, Inc. for stormwater review.
Board Options:
1. Approve the request for a waiver of 50% of site plan and building permit fees for the Rosedale
Community Church to be located
at 21 Charity Davis Circle in
Chattahoochee on Tax Parcel
# 2-15-3N-6W-0000-00441-0500.
2. Reject the request
for a waiver of site plan and building
permit
fees for the Rosedale Community Church to be located
at 21 Charity Davis Circle in
Chattahoochee on Tax Parcel # 2-15-3N-6W-0000-00441-0500.
3. Board Discretion.
County Administrator's Recommendation:
Option #1
Attachments:
1. Request for Fee Waiver, January 30, 2012
2. Church Site Plan & Building Permit Fee Summary
Commissioner Holt spoke in support of waiving all
fees and treat church differently.
Motion
for approval: Holt/Morgan -100% of all fees
Commissioner Croley asked what would the Ordinance
say – 50%.
Commissioner Lamb said he would support 50%. He asked for explanation from Mr. Lawson on
fees.
Mr. Lawson said the more money they take in, less
they have to draw from General Fund.
Commissioner Taylor she was
contacted, but she was in favor of 50%.
Commissioner Holt she they can’t abide before the
rule was started.
Motion
for all fees to be waived : Holt/ Morgan 2-3
Option
1: for 50% Morgan/ Holt 5-0 (approval)
Public
Comment:
Ø Derrick Price,
2695 Lincoln Dr. – Fee Waiver, Rosedale
Church –Item 15
16. Approve
Funding for a Chiller for the Hospital (Clyde
Collins, Building Official)
Statement of Issue:
This agenda item seeks the Board approval
of a budget amendment in the amount of
$131,456 to purchase and install a
chiller for the hospital.
Background:
At the March 6, 2012 Board meeting,
it was discussed and recommended to use the funds
from Health Resources and Services
Administration (HRSA) for a chiller
at the hospital. At an earlier
Board meeting, it was discussed
to use the Florida Municipal
Insurance Trust (FMIT) return
of premium. Staff recommends using these funds to assist with the chiller purchase.
Analysis:
The hospital
is in need of a chiller and these funds are available. The chiller and the
installation will be put out for bid as per the County's
purchasing procedures and will be brought
back to the Board
for approval.
Fiscal Impact:
The total amount of $131,456
represents Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant amount of $94,050 and Florida Municipal
Insurance Trust (FMIT) return
of premium of$37,406.
Motion: Croley/Lamb 5-0
17. Justice
Assistance Grant (JAG)/Award Amount $43,047.00 – Drug Taskforce (Morris Young,
Sheriff)
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
THIS ITEM SEEKS APPROVAL FROM THE BOARD TO PARTICIPATE IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS AND TO ASSIGN THE GADSDEN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE THE COORDINATING ROLE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE APPLICATION FOR THESE FUNDS. APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THIS GRANT IS JULY 13, 2012.
THE
AWARD AMOUNT IS $43,047.00.
BACKGROUND:
GADSDEN COUNTY RECEIVES ANNUAL GRANTS FROM THE FLORJDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR THE GADSDEN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE DRUG TASKFORCE.
THE
TASKFORCE MEMBERS ARE REPRESENTED FROM ALL LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
AGENCIES. THE FUNDS ARE USED TO
PARTIALLY FUND ONE NARCOTICS INVESTIGATOR POSITION AND OPERATING
EXPENSES FOR THE NARCOTICS TASKFORCE
UNIT. THE GRANT PERIOD IS OCTOBER
1TO
SEPTEMBER 30m.THE BOARD HAS APPROVED TO APPLY FOR THE FUNDING UNDER THIS
GRANT.
ANALYSIS:
THIS FUNDING WILL HELP FURTIIER THE GOALS OF THE NARCOTICS TASKFORCE
UNIT AND THE OTHER PARTICIPATING AGENCIES.
FISCAL IMPACT:
NONE
Motion for Approval: Croley/Holt 5-0
18. Partnership with
the Board of County Commissioner to re-implement the Gadsden Summer Youth Employment Program (Morris Young, Sheriff)
Annie Berry, Program Director for Gadsden County Jail addressed the
Board regarding the summer youth employment program. She said this would be a great advantage to
the County. She asked the
Catherine Pondexter, Chief Financial Officer for Gadsden County
Sheriff’s Office, spoke in support of the project. She expressed the importance of youth keeping
busy throughout summer. She discussed
the funds in Commissary Funds; she said the recommendation of the Auditors is
to give back to the County. She noted it would not come from General Operating
Funds.
Statement of Issue:
The Gadsden County
Sheriff's Department is seeking to partner with the Gadsden County Board of Commissioners to re-implement the Gadsden
Summer Youth Employment Program.
Background:
The Gadsden
County Sheriff's Office is a Law Enforcement Agency with public safety
as its primary function. However, it is imperative that the Sheriff's Office find proactive methods in which to assist in preventing
criminal activity. During the summer months, children that are not required to attend summer school are left with little or nothing
to do. With nothing
to occupy their time, criminal
mischief and other problems may occur.
In order to work from a prevention stand-point, Sheriff
Young is seeking to partner
with the Gadsden County
Board of Commissioners to re-implement the Gadsden Summer Youth Employment Program.
The Summer
Youth Employment Program
will provide jobs for 50 youth between
the ages of 16 and 21.
In 2011, Gadsden County Board of Commissioners offered employment for 54 youth and placed them at various worksites
throughout the county. Participants worked in a variety
of entry-level positions
at governmental agencies
and nonprofit organizations to gain valuable employability skills for future
career opportunities.
The Summer Youth Employment Program is designed to:
• Emphasize real-world labor expectations
• Increase awareness of services offered
by local community-based organizations
• Provide opportunities for career
instruction, financial literacy
training, academic
improvement, and social growth
• Provide additional income
to offset the cost of school clothing
and supplies
Because of budget
cuts and constraints, Sheriff Young believes
a joint effort is the answer to sustain this valuable program.
Sheriff Young is committed to funding 50 percent of the projected cost ($28,500) to fund this program.
In addition,
the Sheriff has agreed to have his staff over see this program.
Analysis:
The Gadsden County Sheriff's Office in partnership with the Gadsden County Board of
Commissioners are the most appropriate entities to support
and
implement
this program. The Gadsden County
Board of Commissioners implemented this program last year and the outcome
was a great success.
Fiscal Impact:
Total projected cost of this program is $57,000.00.
Discussion by the Board:
Commissioner Holt you need to target
all, because the good ones aren’t getting in trouble.
Commissioner Lamb spoke in support if
County Administrator can identify funds
and stated he was in favor of the County heading program otherwise not in favor. He stated the program
was not done right last year. He asked
that names of youth come back to the Board.
He asked that every municipality get representation.
Commissioner Morgan thanked Mrs. Berry
for her hardwork, spoke in support of the projects greatness. He spoke of the significant impact of
fighting for services, fiscally constrained budget.
Mr. Lawson said he couldn’t recommend
funding due to fiscal impact on next year.
Commissioner Croley commented with all
the things in the County, we don’t have the funds. He stated the funds should be turned back on
the County Clerk’s Office.
Chair Taylor stated she asked the Clerk
to pull up the Contingency Dollars. She noted they are under budget
constraints, but when items wanted to be funded they are funded. She spoke in support of the project, we must
find jobs for the youth and we need the revenue. She said the funds could come from the
Contingency Funds. She said she has no problem with mandates and stipulations
for the program that were posed by fellow Commissioners.
Commissioner Holt said the School Board
should put funds into the program.
Motion for approval 5-0with the
stipulations
Major Wood commented the Sheriff is
willing to take secondary role.
Made by Commissioner Lamb. Bring names
back to Board from each municipality 6
recommend 10 youth for each municipality and the City of Quincy has
8.Children need to apply with in the Citys.
Commissioner Croley its not a good
coordinated effort from all the School Board and the 6 municipalities.
Motion:
Approval
for funding each municipalities 8 students and city of Quincy would receive 10,
County would run program and names would come back before the Board.
3-2(Commissioners
Croley, Morgan–opposed)