BCC Minutes 09/05/1989 R Naples, Florida, September 5, 1989
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Board of County Commissioners in
and for the County of Collier, and also acting as the Board of Zoning
Appeals and as the Governing board(s) of such special districts as
have been created according to law and havinG conducted business
herein, met on this date at 9:00 A.M. in REGULAR SESSION in Building
"F" of the Government Complex, East Naples, Florida, with the
followlnG members present:
CHAIRMAN: Burr L. Saunders
VICE-CHAIRMAN: Max A. Hasse, Jr.
(9:15 A.M.) Richard S. Shanahan
Michael J. Volpe
Anne Goodnight
ALSO PRESENT: 3ames C. Giles, Clerk; 3ohn Yonkosk¥, Finance
Director; Annallese Kraft and E]lie Hoffman, Deputy Clerks; Nell
Dorrtll, County ManaGer~ Ron McLemore, Assistant County Manager; Tom
Olltff, Assistant to the County Manager; Ken Cuyler, County Attorney;
Brenda Wilson, Assistant County Attorney, Mike Arnold, Utilities
Administrator; William Lorenz, Environmental Services Administrator;
3elf Perry, MP0 Director; Leo Ochs, Administrative Services
Administrator; Bob Fahey, Solid Wa,~te D~rector~ David Russell,
Department Supervisor, Solid Waste: Harry Huber, Technical Services
Supervisor; Nancy Israelson, Administrative Assistant to the Board;
and Deputy ~am Bass, Sheriff's Office.
Item
AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVED WITH CHANGES
SEPTEMBER 5, 1989
Co~tsstoner Hasse moved, seconded by Commissioner Volpe and
carried 4/0, that the Agenda and Consent Agenda be approved with the
following changes: (Commissioner Shanahan absent).
1. Item 14C~ Moved to 9C1 Approval of Response to Request
for Proposal for Continuation Grant for Fundlng under Title
III of the Older Americans Act
2. Item 14E4 Deleted - Recommendation to Adopt an Amended
Personnel Policy relating to Dru~ Free Workplace
3. Items 6C1; 6C2; 6C3; 6C4; 6C5; 6C6 and 6C7 continued to
9/19,,'89.
4. Item IOA Continued to 9/26/89 - Appeal by Can-American
Naples, Ltd.
A discussion followed on Item 9E2, Recommendation to Award RFP
~89-1447 for the Provision of Group Health Benefits. Commissioner
Saunders indicated that Don Cameron had requested a continuance on
that item, and County Manager Dorrill explained that he was one of the
bidders and Staff had related to him that the current premium period
ends at the end of September. Mr. Dorrtll reported that Staff has a
presentatlon, and if the Board of County Commissioners feels further
informat~cn cra continuance is ~n order, Staff will adhere to the
request. A discuss:on fo]lowed on bid protests.
Item #SA
,,~LOYEE SERVICE AWARDS - PRESENTED
Commissioner Saunders presented Employee Service Awards to the
following employees:
Judith Bodlne, Utilities - 5 years
Robert Demarest, Library - 10 years
Ralph Reese, Development Compl.[ance - 5 years
Item
RICHARD WINANS DESIGNATED AS EMPLOYEE OF THE ~OMTH FOR SEPTEMBER~ 1989
Commissioner Saunders presented Richard Wtnans, Transportation
Services Division, with a plaque and a $50.00 check for Employee of
the Month for September, 1989.
'****Commtsstoner Shanahan arrived at 9:15 A.M.emcee
SEP'£~I(BER 5, 1989
Ite~ #9Al
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUEST TO ESTABLISH METROPOLITAN PLANNING
0R~ANIZATION (MPO) GRANT FOR GRANT YEAR 89/90 AND PROVIDE FOR
UNINCORPORATED PORTION OF THE LOCAL MATCH FROM MSTD GENERAL FUND (111)
- APPROVED
Metropolitan Planning Organization Staff Coordinator Perry stated
that this item is a budget amendment request to establish an MP0 grant
budget for the coming fiscal year. He Indicated that an MPO grant has
been in existence since 1982 and annually budgeted on the County's
fiscal year even though the grant period straddles two fiscal years
beginning 3uly 1 and ending 3une 30 the following year. He reported
that as a result of a new budget policy adopted by the Board of County
Commissioners and because of the financial capabilities of the Clerk's
office, the County is now capable of budgeting grants on the grant
year, in this case beginning July 1. He noted that since this is the
first year Staff will be doing this, each year Staff will come with a
budget amendment request rather than through the normal budget request
channels. He explained the request establishes that budget with a
budget amendment from 3uly ], 1989 through June 30, 1990.
Commissioner Hasse moved, seconded by Commissioner Shanahan and
carried unanimously, that the budget amendment request to establish
the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) grant for grant year
89/90 and provide for an unincorporated portion of the local match
from MSTD General Fund (1~1), be approved.
Item ~9C1
PROPOSAL FOk CONTINUATION GRANT FOR FUNDING UNDER TITLE III OF THE
OLDER AMERICANS ACT - APPROVED
Martha Skinner, Social Services Director, reported that after sub-
mitting the Request for Proposal, Staff found out that $1,000 more was
added and the amount should read $105,736.00 bringing the total to
$146,736.00 with no matching funds required for the extra money.
Commissioner Hasse moved, seconded by Commissioner Goodnight and
carried unanimously, that the proposal/application for the grant of
federal Older Americans Act funds for continuation of aervicee to the
elderly in 1990; the required commitment of local matching funds and
the st~ntng of commitment forms relating to Affirmative Action, Civil
Rights, and handicapped accessibility; and the signing of the contract
with the Area Agency on Aging d/b/a The Council for Human Services of
South Central Florida when and if such contract is awarded, be
approved.
County Attorney Cuyler noted that the motion ia subject to the
County Attorney's off]ce ~n]ng off the contract when it arrives.
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Item #gD1
UTILITIES DIVISION APPLICATION FOR WAIVER OF ¢~RTAI~ PROVISIONS OF
NOISE ORDINANCE - APPROVED
Mike Arnold, Utilities Administrator, stated that thls request is
associated with the construction of the East and South Naples Sanitary
Sewer Project. He noted that there were a tremendous amount of ease-
ments that had to be acquired for this project, and many of the ease-
ments require sewer pipe lines to be constructed along major arterial
corridors, i.e. Airport Road, Davis Boulevard and U.S. 41. He
explained that doing work on Sundays would facilitate the construc-
tion, but the Noise Ordinance precludes that. He reported that there
ts provision for waiver and explained that several provisions within
the easements require jack and bore entrances or other extraordinary
construction, adding to the cost, and doing this work on Sunday will
not disrupt the businesses. Mr. Arnold indicated that another
consideration is that being on the commerc]al corridor, the noise will
not be detrimental to a residential area. In response to Commissione~
Volpe, Mr. Arnold noted that the project is out for bids and in order
to give the contractor the flexibility to work on Sunday, Staff needs
to roll that into the bid documents via an addenda and that will allow
the contractor to structure his bid accordingly. He emphasized that
cost savings will be involved because on a workday, traffic will be in
conflict with the construction.
Co..~iasioner Goodnight moved, seconded by Commissioner Shanmhan
~nd carried unanimously, that certain provisions of the Noise
Ordinance be waived for the Utilities Department for con~truction of
sanitary sewer ~nstallations at specific locations on Sundays.
Item ~gE1
RESOLUTION 89-219 AWARDING A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE
N~CESSITY TO AFFORDABLE LIMOUSINE SERVICE, INC. - ADOPTED
Leo 0chs, Administrative Services Administrator, stated that the
Public Vehicle Advisory Committee recommended awarding a Cert~ficate
of Public Convenience and Necessity to Af~ordabl~ Limousine Service,
Inc. for operation of a van. He stated that all requirements of
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Ordinance 86-4 have been met, $50.00 in revenue for the permit will be
credited to the Fleet ManaGement fund and Staff recommends Resolution
89-219 be ,adopted awarding the Certificate of Public Convenience and
Necessity to Affordable Limousine Service, Inc.
In response to Commissioner Hasse, Mr. Ochs replied that there is
an Ordinance containing rate charges set out for all vehicles for hire
in the County. Mr. Ochs explained that the Ordinance contains certain
zone charges when a taxi is required to move into zones outside of
their original zone and surcharges are approved in the ordinance for
that type of travel. He noted that the County Attorney's office is
currently reviewing an amended Vehicle for Hire Ordinance based on
recommendations of the Public Vehicle Advisory Committee and Fleet
ManaGement Director.
Commissioner Shanahan moved, seconded by Commissioner Goodnight
and carried unanimous/y, that the public hearing be closed.
Comm~ssioner Shanahan moved, seconded by Commiss~oner Goodnight
and carried unanimously, that Resolution 89-219 awarding a Certificate
of Public Convenience and Necessity to Affordable Limousine Service,
Inc. be adopted.
S~:PT~iBER 5, 1989
Item #9E2
NEGOTIATION OF CONTRACT FOR THREE YEARS WITH TWO YEAR RENEWAL OPTION
FOR CLAIMS ADI~INISTRATION AND EXCESS INSURA~NCE COVERAGE WITH FIRST
BENEFITS, INC. FOR BID RFP 89-1447 FOR THE PROVISION OF GROUP HEALTH
BEN~FITS - APPROVED
Legal notice having buen published in the Naples Dally News on
July 7, 1989, as evidenced by Affidavit of Publication filed with the
Clerk, requests for proposals were received for the provision of Group
Health Benefits until 3:00 P.M., August 11, 1989.
Leo Ochs, Administrative Services Administrator, stated that Staff
recommends entering into a contract with First Benefits, Inc. of
Florida for group health claims administration services and excess
insurance coverage for the County's protected self-funded health bene-
fits program. He explained that since 1975 the County has provided
group health benefits to Its employees and their eligible dependents
through a traditional indemnity plan in which the County would pay a
monthly premium to the insurance carrier and the carrier would admi-
nister and pay claims. He reported that in April, the carrier
requested a rate increase of 24% on June 1, 1989 and 16% on October 1,
1989, and as a result of that action Staff solicited proposals frcm a
number of firms. He noted that proposals ,~ere opened on August 11,
1989 and the County received 11 proposals for self-funded plans, 3
proposals for conventional insurance coverage and one minimum premium
proposal. He stated that, based oil Staff's analysis of the proposals,
the selection comm!tto~? determined a protracted self-funded method of
providing group health benefits will provide the County the best pro-
duct tn terms of cost, will provide cash flow and interest earnings
potential and will provide appropriate coverage against catastrophic
losses to the fund. He explained that the self-funded approach will
allow the County to set up their own interest bearing account, pay
the claims out of its own fund, provide that cash flow and Interest
earning benefit to the County, and also protect against catastrophic
losses on both an individual claim basis and an aggregate basis by
purchasing excess insurance coverage. He indicated that the County
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would contract with a third party cle. ims administrator for administra-
tion and processing of the claims and provision of the appropriate
accountinG and management reports. He stated that the Committee used
an expected cost analysis in reviewing all of the proposals and looked
at three factors: 1) fixed cost of plat,, the insurance premiums for
th~ eXcesN coverage ar%d administrative, fees charged for processing
claims: 2) expected losses for coming plan year and 3) adding in any
one time set.up fees for new claim forms and plan documents. He noted
that the proposal submitted by First Benefits is the most favorable in
overall cost and responsiveness to ail the specifications. He stated
that the total expected cost for the plan year beginning October 1,
1989 would be $4,607.0Q8 and First Benefits, Inc. has provided a 3
year rate ~uarantee on their claims administration fee. He reported
that sufficient funds to cover the cost of the plan have been
appropriated in the FY 89/90 budget and Staff recommends ne~otiating a
3 year contract with a 2 year renewal opt]on for claims a~ministration
and excess insurance coverage.
Commissioner Shanahan noted that the guarantee rate is 3 years,
however, the option years are not under any Guarantee and therefore
would be negotiable. Mr. Ochs replied "That is correct" County
Attorney Cuyler noted that the contract will be placed on the
Consent Agenda after it is negotiated. Commissioner Volpe questioned
if the administration fee of $91,OOO includes the premium on the
excess insurance, and Mx,. Ochs responded that it is a per employee
cost for processin§ claims and providing data processing services. In
response to Commissioner Volpe, Mr. Ochs stated any cost beyond the
$100,O00 level for individual claims is picked up by the insurance
company, and there is protection for the entire fund so that the
county will know exactly what the ~naximum exposure will be.
In response to Commis~3ton~r Volpe, Mr. Ochs responded that the invest-
ment of the monies will be handled the sa~e way that the Worker's
Compensation funded program is handled.
Mr. Harold Holton stated that he represents Gulf Life and American
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General Group insurance company, and October 1, 1989 would be the
beginning of the 15th year that Gulf Life has provided group insurance
benefits fo~' the County and its employees, He noted that the County
recently requested to elect proposals for Group ]nsurance and will
change to a self-insured program with claims administered by First
Benefits Corp. He reported that based upon information supplied to
him by 3elf Walker of Risk Management, the additional risk to the
County next year compared to the minimum premium plan offered by Gulf
Life will be $756,531 greater than Gulf Life's proposal. He indicated
that under their minimum premium plan Gulf Life offers the same cash
flow advantages as a sel£-funded plan. He stated that it is. not pru-
dent for the County to expose itself to 3/4 million dollars of claims
of risk compared to the American/General Life Plan in return for lower
fixed cost. In response to Commissioner Volpe, Mr. Holton indicated
that is portrayed as the worse case scenario.
Mr. Ochs replied that the facts on minimum premium proposal have
not been clearly explained by Mr. Ho]t~3n. He noted that minimum pre-
mium provides the County with a budgeting tool so that the County
knows it has a certain amount of money to pay out each month, but does
not limit llabilJty lonG term to that amount of money. He indicated
that the County is assuminG the same liability under a minimum premium
type plan. Mr. Holton responded that it is true that the deficits
roll forward to subsequent years, but American General did put in
writinG they would limit the deficit recoupment in subsequent policy
years to 5% of the subsequent years expected claims level. In
response to Commissioner Saunders, Mr. Holton replied that the claims
paid under the new plan represent 9 months of plans, about 3.5 million
dollars.
Co~miasioner Goodnight moved, seconded by Commissioner Shanahan
and carried unanimously, that Staff be authorized to negotiate & three
year contract, with a two year renewal option, f~r claims administra-
tion and excess insurance coverage with Fimst Benefits, Inc.,
to approval of the County Attorney for group health benefits.
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In response to Commissioner Volp?, Mr. Ochs responded that there
are wellness programs for employees to attend, checks on hospital
stays, and education of supervisors and employees about early treat-
ment and assistance for various disorders.
Item 9K3
CONTRACT FOR FLEET MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES WITH LEAR SIEGLER
MARA(I~.MKNT SERVICES CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $649,2§?.00 -
APPROVED
Leo 0chs, Administrative Services Administrator, stated that since
February 1982, Collier County contracted with a private vendor for
vehicle equipment and repair services. He reported that Fleet
Maintenance offers the County quality, cost effective technical and
managerial service with respect to fleet management without assuming
many of the indirect costs and potential liabilities. He indicated
that the current contract expires on September 30, 1989 and Staff
requested and received proposals on August 7, 1989, and the firms have
been ranked on their experience, responsiveness to RFP requirements,
financial stability and client references. He noted that the price
was also a decision factor of the selection committee, and the commit-
tee unanimously rated Lear Siegler Management Services Corporation as
most responsive to the specifications. He explained that Staff recom-
mends an initial contract term of 2 years, with two consecutive 2 year
renewal clauses and the operating target is negotiated annually and
will be approved through the budgeting process. He indicated that the
recommended firm had initially proposed an operating target for the
contract year beginning October 1 of $776,O00 and was negotiated down
to $649,000. He noted that funds are available in next year's Fleet
Management budget for this expense.
In r.esponse to Commissioner Hasse, Mr. Ochs replied in addition to
Staff having performance issues with Ryder Manage Logistics Systems,
their proposal is not as responsive in terms of the scope of services
or overall cost. He stated that Lear Siegler has been ~n business
since 1961 and did a lot of contract fleet management for NASA and
the Defense Department. In response to Commissioner Hasse, Mr. Ochs
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stated that In addition to the standard monitoring efforts, the Fleet
Manager and his Staff will be moved to the County Barn facility.
In response to Commissioner Volpe, Mr. Ochs indicated that the new
vendor will be performing tire service and subcontracted work in house
which will save considerable money on sub-contracting costs.
Mr. Brad Smith, Director of Operations for Lear Siegler indicated
that the majority of people, the site manager and staff, will be hired
locally. He noted that management is headquartered in Oklahoma City,
but they have a direct line to their site management here and to the
County for any problems that may arise. He stated that Leaf Siegler
proposes to install a computer system to track vehicle by vehicle,
all parts purchases, usage, sto~'age and the entire logistical and
maintenance aspect and made available to the Fleet Manager in the
County. In response to Commissioner Shanahan, Mr. Ochs stated that
the County will have mitre staff, and ~ higher level of service and
wider scope of service than the County currently has.
In respons~ to Commissioner Saunders, Ms. Wilson indicated that
she has no concern about anything in the proposal that is not
addressed tn the contract. Commissioner Saunders requested that the
contract be signed by the County Attorney before being put tn the
Executive Summary.
Co~tss~oner Goodntght moved, seconded by Commissioner Hasse and
ca~r~ed U.,lan~mousl¥, that the Fleet Maintenance and Repair Service
Contract w~th Leaf Steg!er Management Corporation ~n the ~ount of
$649,25?.00 be apSrovsd.
County Manager Dorrill commented that the last 2 items provided
$1,410,000 savings over what they would have been, in dealing
Item #gG! '
BID ~89-1446 IN THE AMOUNT OF $55,500.00 FOR A LANDFILL SCALE SYSTEM
BE AWARDED TO M~TRO SCALE AND SYSTEMS COMPANY, 1NC. - APPROVED
Legal nolice having been published in the Naples Daily News on
3une 30, 1989 as evidenced by Affidavit of Publication filed with the
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Clerk, request for proposals for a landfill scale system to be
installed at the Naples Landfill were received until 2:30 P.M. July
1~, 1989.
David Russell, Solid Waste Department Supervisor, stated that this
bid is proposed to put together a package for a new and updated scale
system, with a concrete decked scale platform, fully electric type
with a digital instrument, computer hardware and software, construc-
tion of concrete piers and reta~nlnG walls. He Indicated that the
scale platform receives continuous loads from the vehicles and is the
most important component.
Steve Carnell, Director of PurchasinG, stated that Staff recommen-
dation Is to award the bid to Metro Scales and pursuant to the
County's protest bid po]icy, the Purchasing Department received a pro-
test from the second low bidder, Dickey Scales, Inc., on July 26,
1989. He stated that the item was removed from the August 1, 1989,
agenda to afford Dickey Scales, Inc. the opportunity to file a formal
protest, which they did on July 31, 1989. He explained that Staff
reviewed the protest, and the Purchasing Director, pursuant to policy,
issued a decision and response on August ]8, ]989. He stated that
Dickey Scales, Inc. has appealed the decision of the PurchasinG
Director. He reported that this was m competitive sealed bid, which
entails the County publishing its requirements from a technical stand-
point in terms of equipment, purpose, functionality and conditions of
purchase. He explained that it is then incumbent upon the bidders to
make their best offer based nn the cond~tion~; the County has spe-
cified. He pointed out that this process is designed to be objective
and a decision is made primarily and strictly on the written proposals
themselves. He indicated that in reviewinG the protest, 3 key docu-
ments were looked at: 1} the bid invitation itself; 2) what the
County told the bidders it wanted and 3) each btCder's actual offer
and the prote:~t letter itself. }!e stat~,d that c~Pe of the chief issuers
raised by the prote~tinG vendor was whether the recommended low
bidder, Metro Scales, is responsive to the requirements of the County.
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He noted that the bid specifications asked for a base price for their
product, the County received a base bid price from all 3 bidders, and
from the 2 lower bidders received some additional conditions, per-
raining to their warranty, together wtth pricing information. He
explained that Metro Scales submitted a base bid of $54,000, and
Dickey Scales, Inc. submitted a base bid of $54,718. Dickey Scales
also Indicated that they would provide Collier County a 1% discount if
payments were made within 15 days of receipt of the equipment, and tf
the discount ts applied to the analysis, is a base price for Metro
Scales of $54,0OO even and Dickey approximately $54,200 which is very
close. He emphasized that Staff asked tha% the scale be equipped with
a lightning protection system that would include complete warranty on
the entire scale system, consisting of the platform the trucks drive
across when they are weighed, the digital Indicator, an instrument
that connects the scale to the computer software to track the trucks
that come across the scale. He noted that the only other requirement
was that the vendors were to indicate the length of the warranty on
their bid response. He reported that Metro Scales submitted a bid in
which they stated to warrant the entire system, exclu,iing lightning
protection, but attached a warranty from Fairbanks, the manufacturer
of the scale, applyinG to the scale itself. He noted that Metro Scale
promised they would warrant the entire system, but the actual documen-
tation only spoke to the scale.
Mr. Carnell explained that Dtckey's took exception to that and
said that Metro was not warranting the entire system, and that their
warranty attachment covered the platform. He emphasized that Metro
made an afffrmative s~atement in their bid proposal that they were
warranting the entire system~ while DJckey's submitted a scale
warranty for 24 months and covered the scale itself with lightning
related or manufacturing defects covered and l~,cluded parts, labor and
t~avel. He emphasized that Dickey's did not make that same commitment
to the digital indicator or the computer in their base price, and in
their bid package they offered extension of the coverage on the scale,
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including lightning protection to the computer and digital indicator
for $1,500. He reported that Metro also said they would add lightning
protection to theirs for $1,500 for the entt~e system. He pointed out
that $1,500 added to both bids leaves Metro's bid warranting the
entire system, and Dickey's defective in that it does not cover the
existing scale as requested in the specifications. He noted that
Dickey said for $266 they would do that. He indicated that tn com-
parison Metro's total offer is $55,500 and D]ckey's is $55,936.
Mr. Carnull explained that Dickey's, as part of their bid, place(]
other conditions on their offer; they took exception to the County's
Indemnification clause. He emphasized that Dtckey's stated that they
would require the County to protect them from special or tncid~ntal,
consequential or penal damages if the County sold the equipment. He
reported that appears to be an outright contradiction to the indem-
nification clause, or if it is not, it ts adding conditions that are
not in the County's interest. He stated that in the County's indem-
nification clause, the contractor's obligation is not in any way
limited by the prlce of the contract, and Dickey's condltioned their
bid limiting their l~ability to the cost of the item given rise to the
claim. He explained that Metro made no such conditions wlth ~ega~d to
any of the indemnification issues. He reported that the County gave
all the bidders basic information regarding the solar bearing capa-
city of the soil itself and Dtckey's said that others would be respon-
sible ~or the capacity of the soil to bear the system and no othe~
bidder made that condJtion In their offer. He pointed out that ~epre-
sents an improper transfer, of ]]abJ]lty away from the general contrac-
tor, Dickey's, to the County as they are absolving themselves from
that responsibility. He summarized that given all these con-
siderations, the Purchasing Department, upon reviewing the appeal,
denied the appeal, informed Dickey's in writing and informed them of
their right to appeal and right to appear before the Board of County
Commissioners.
Commtssloner Hasse questioned the installation whereby Dickey
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requires 21 days cure time for the base and Metro will install the
entire piece of machinery within that same period of time? Mr.
Russell responded that construction methods of the two proposals are
quite different. He explained that the Metro system is modular and
these 3 sections of the 60 foot platform are made in a manufacturing
situation and brought to the site and installed. He reported that the
Dickey proposal has one continuous s/ab, poured with local concrete in
place and involves a cure time. He stated that one of the reasons
Staff favored Metro System was that If a problem occurs, these modules
are easily changed. In response to Commissioner Hasse, Mr. Russell
explained that one is cured ahead of time under controlled conditions
tn a factory and brought to the site; the other is put together on the
site and the concrete poured on the site. Mr. Russell stated that the
base proposed by Metro is 3 heavy decks brought in with a heavy duty
truck and set in place with a crane.
Commissioner Shanahan questioned which system is superior? Mr.
Russell responded that representatives from both firms are here to
explain certain items, but Staff opted for the Fairbanks system
because it is an above ground design and the whole industry is heading
to the modular, fully electronic direct]on~ and the warranty on the
platform itself, provided by Fairbanks is for § years, as opposed to a
2 year warranty by Dickey. He indicated that the new modular system
seems to be the way that the lndustry is golng. He pointed out that
if a problem occurred tn the concrete Dickey offers, the total deck
would have to be broken up, removed, re-poured and re-cured, creating
a tremendous amount of down time. He noted that if one of the 3 modu-
les, as in the Metro system, failed, a crane would be brought in to
set tn a new module.
Stephen Johnson, Sr., Metro Scale, responded to Commissioner Hasse
that they pour the concrete on site to support the foundation for the
system and the cure time is less than an above-ground system.
Tom Seigler, Dickey Scales, reported that he has been in the scale
business for over 11 years and dedlcated himself to serve customers.
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He noted that this is an unpleasant sit~ation for him to be in. He
reported that he is being denied the opportunity to serve Collier
County. He stated that Dickey Scales bases its concept of morality
on the fact that service is their total commitment. He explained that
his company has been in business for over 35 years, grown to 120
employees, is a state-wide operation with offices in Tampa, Orlando,
Davie, Jacksonville and Albany, Georgia. H{: noted that at this time
Dickey's is the largest independent scale distributorship in the
United States. He reported that he wants the taxpayers of Collier
County to know what is involved in this bid analysis. He reviewed
the contents of his letter to Steve Carnell, Purchasing Director,
Collier County of July 31, 1989, as outlined in the Executive Summary.
Commissioner Hasse questioned Dickey Scales not being responsible
for providing soil bearing, and Mr. Seig]er responded that any engineer
will tell you when putting in a truck scale you must have certain
pounds per square foot- soil bearing, and Metro does not tell you that,
but if you go to a Fairbanks print it tells you a minimum pounds per
square foot soil bear]nG is required, and if it is not tkere you will
have to do a soil analysis test, and that is a safeguard Dickey Scales
is providing. In response to Commissioner Hasse, Mr. Seigler stated
that any scale company needs a certain amount of pounds per square
foot, and he would make sure there was enough, even if it cost him
money.
In response to Commissicner Saunders' question concerning the
scale technology of the digital vs. the analog, Mr. Carnell replied
that the County specified an above-grade application in the bid speci-
fications through a set of drawings provided to the bidder. He
explained that gave them a depiction of how the scale was to be
installed and the County received no objection from any bidder as to
the safety or viability of that approach and with regard tc the tech-
noloGT, Staff's review was based on what was asked for and what was
received. He reported that the bids submitted by Metro Scales is
responsive to specifications, and the salesman from Metro can discuss
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and counterpoint some of Mr. Seigler's statements, but Staff reviewed
that option.
Tape #2
Commissioner Saunders questioned talcing advantage of the oppor-
tunity to look at what both firms have 'to offer. He noted that the
pl'lmary factors to be consid~red since the bids are so close in price,
are the better technology and which sys~:em will look better.
Commissioner Saunders commented that he would like to have a
demonstration of the scales. In response to Commissioner Volpe, Bob
Fahey, Solid Waste Director, indicated that he is not familiar with
the modular vs. the analog system.
Steve 3ohnson, Metro Sca]es, stated that he has 20 years in the
industry, and the present equipment at the Naples Landfill is a
Fairbanks scale that has given heavy duty and good service over the
past 8 to l0 years it has been there. He explained that this scale
has been well maintained° and the type of scale to be installed is a
pre-formed, high tensile concrete, engineered for the type of Job
required. He emphasized that there is nothing new and proven about
the digital cell, it is stainless cased unit and a ceil is put under-
neath the same as Metro does. He reported that his application is to
maintain all electronics in the instrumentation where it can be
controlled, not out at the cell. He explained that the cell ~s only a
load receiving signal producing unit that sends signals back to the
~nstrument, and the instrumentation does the work. He questioned why
the operator of a scale has to know anything about the maintenance of
the scale? He stated that ]s the service repairman's Job, and he goes
into the scaJe to isolate any problems just as easily from a Fairbanks
unit as a Mastron unit. He reported that Dickey has not told you he
is the only authorized dealer of Toledo Mastron product in the entire
State of Florida, half of Georgia and Alabama. He pointed out that if
the County requires service on the Toledo or Mastron product, no one
is authorized to handle that type of equipment and he questioned where
the County will go for service7 He explained that he is a Southwest
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Florida distributor for Fairbanks Scales and represents them. He
noted that In Davle there is another organization, Scaleman of
Florida, an authorized Fairbanks distributor and if he falls, the
County will have backup. He stated that Fairbanks Itself has 5 loca-
tions to service the County; Tampa, Lakeland, Eden Park, West Palm
Beach, Miami, 3acksonvll]e, and Sanford Scale in Sanford Florida,
another authorized Fairbanks distributor. He indicated that he has
met everything the bid has asked for, the technology Is right, the
system being installed is used presently in waste management systems
throughout New England.
In response to Commissioner Volpe, Mr. 3ohnson replied that
Fairbanks has several scales in Florida~ tn Jacksonville, all
across the upper portion of Florida, Georgia, Alabama and two scales
are being installed in Dade County. He explained that the two scales
bet~.g Installed tn Dade County are the same system, 60 foot truck sca-
les, low profile designed to take advantage of not having to put the
scale tn a pit with less concrete to be used. He reported that to
meet the foundation bearings, If the footing soil pressure ts 1,500
pounds per square foot and requires 2,500, you build a bigger footer
and that is what his contractor has designed and will build a larger
footer to expand it over more Ground for tt to have a larger load
bearing surface. He stated that is their warranty.
Commissioner Volpe commented that even though the cost difference
ts insignificant, Staff has analyzed the bids and the scales are being
installed tn Dade County.
Mr. Russell reported that Staff is of the opinion that Metro is
providing the equipment that will do the Job and the work will be
warranted. He noted that Metro meets all of the specifications of the
bid, and he Is confident that Metro can do the job, they have done the
Job In other places and their software is a prov~n item.
Mr. Selgler responded that the key th]ng is the system's respon-
sibility and experience, and he would like the opportunity for a
demonstration of Dickey Scales and Metro Systems to display and
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demonstrate a computer and software and how it works. He emphasized
that the County is not purchasing a scale, computer hardware, or soft-
ware, the County is purchasing a system. He noted that he challenges
Metro's systems experience and ability to guarantee the equipment.
He stated that he feels Dtckey's has superior technology, load cells,
digital instrumentation, and Dickey owns their software. He reported
that he did not think Dickey is getting a fair shake.
Commiss~oner Saunders and Commissioner Hasse stated that Dickey
has gotten a fair shake. Commissioner Hasse stated that Staff has
taken a hard look at the two bids, with a small difference in cost.
He pointed out that Mr. Seigler stands the chance of losing this sale,
but the two components are basically performing the same duty. He
noted that Mr. Seigler should have put questions about someone else's
unit in the bid, since he feels his unit fs far superior to the other
one.
Commissioner Shanahan moved, seconded by Commissioner Hasse mhd
carried unanimously, that Bid 89-1446 for a landfill scale system to
be installed at the Naples Landfill be awarded to Metro Scale and
Systems Company, Inc.
· ''e'Recess: 10:45 A.M. to 10:~0 A.M.
· '' De$~uty Clerk Hoffman replaced Deputy Clerk Kraft at this ti~e
Item #9G2
CUF~BSIDE PILOT RECYCLING PROGRAM EXTENDED FOR THIRTY DAYS WITH NO
FURTHER COSTS TO COLLIER COUNTY - APPROVED
Environmental c~:'vices Administrator Lorenz advised that on July
25, 1989, the Commission directed Staff to meet with Waste Management,
Inc. (RrM, I), to begin discussions to extend the Pilot Recycling
Program, specifically, to determine what the terms of the extension
would be. He explained that Staff has had two meetings with WMI, and
the results of the analysis is set forth in tbt~ Executive Summary. He
explained that the average set-out rate is approximately 55~ which is
the amount of time an individual places his bin on the curb, but WMI
estimates that the participation rate is 10%-25% higher than that.
Mr. Lorenz reported that during the past three months, 152 tons of
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rec¥clables have been collected, generating $5,800 in revenues, but
the revenues do no outweigh the cos~s, tie noted that the costs for
operating the program for three months is $35,000, which translates to
$1.85/per household per month, or to extend the program for an addi-
tional ten months the cost would be $92,500.
Mr. Lorenz stated that extending the pilot program for another ten
months would enable Staff to obtain data over a one year period so
that the estimates of operating costs, revenues, participation r,~tes
and tonnage of materials to be recovered can be refined. He indicated
that participation rates would also be determined after households are
charged for the service since there will be a net cost for the
program, and Staff would ascertain whether a voluntary or mandatory
program is necessary. He noted that an extension of the program will
also determine whether the one bin system ~s preferred, or if there
are other systems which would increase participation rates and
decrease costs.
In answer to Commlssioner Volpe, Mr. Lorenz explained that the
proposed extension would be a continuation of the same scope of the
program, with the same 5,000 households.
Commissioner Saunders questioned the cost of the tipping fees at
the landfill? Mr. Lorenz advised that tipping fees are currently
$18/ton. He explained that the present cost to operate a recycling
program, and take the materials out of Collier County is $~3~/ton,
noting that subtracting the $18/ton, will be $212/ton, and the life of
the landfill will be extended.
Mr. Kim Egelseer o~ Waste Management, Inc., informed that the way
the disposal for residential units is currently billed to his firm, is
not on tonnage, but rather on a peF unit basis.
Commissioner Saunders stated that the benefits of recycling ~s
County-wide, slnce landf~ll space ~s being saved. He suggested that
rather than charging $1.85 per participant, the total cost should be
spread out througk the County.
Mr. Lorenz advised that there are three funding alternatives for
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evaluation, noting that Recycling Grant~ could be used to offset the
costs, as opposed to charging the re~idents.
Commissioner Volpe stated that the program has already been
extended tot a month, and there are now four months of data. He indi-
cated that he cannot support the continuance of the curbside program
for another ten months, and noted that he is disappointed that no
alternatives have been developed during the past four months.
Commissioner Shanahan gue~tioned whether more materials wt~ h.e
picked up if a three bin system is recommended7 Mr. Egelseer
explained that the three bin system will offer a bit more efficiency
in the collection, and a little more productivity from the driver's
standpoint, but there is a larger capital investment, and the rest--
dents are being asked to do a little bit more. He indicated that fn
his opinion, the single bin system is the best for Collier County.
So/id Waste Director Fahey stated that residential units ~enerate
25% of the waste stream. He indicated that if other alternatives were
explored, i.e. pick up on a monthly basis, or every two weeks, perhaps
the cost could be lessened. He advised that th~, Legislation which
established the requirement to recycle 30%, is somethin~ that the
Country as a whole is trying to deal with, but it will take some ti~e
for a cost effective manner to be determined. He noted that Staff J.s
currently Investigating various alternatives, and indicated that he
would like more time, before making the major capital investment of
bins, etc., associated with curbside recycling. He stated that an
extension of the program will be an expensive way to continue, but
funds can be made available through Grant funds.
Commissioner Goodnight stated that if the program is extended fo:r
ten months, there are two things that she would like to see:
1. The amount of newspaper to be collected.
2. The number of people that will be signing up for the program,
that were not in the County during the summer months.
Mr. Fahey advised that approximately 7,500 tons of newspaper comes
into Col/let County to be printed upon. He indicated that the
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requirement of Legislation is to recycle ,,lore than 1/2 of that.
noted that present systems of this program, plus the activities of the
Jaycees, etc., have resulted in Southeast Recycling purchasing 2,300
tons of paper on an annual basis. He stated that Staff is looking
into the possibility of having additional drop off boxes placed
throughout the County: County Government facilities, fire stations,
parks and schools. He indicated that Southeast RecyclinG provides the
containers and pickup service, and noted that durinG the period of
December through June, 81 tons of paper were collected on Marco
Island, and was sold for $~,560. He explained that there are many
alternatives that are a function of marRet price that will vary in
time, and this is not the only way to Go.
Commissioner Volpe questioned whe~ those alternatives will be pre-
sented? Mr. Fahey reported that the Master Plan requires that Camp,
Dresser, McKee provide a listing of those alternatives and recommen-
dations of same. He indica~ed that he expects to have that program
prepared by the end of September.
With regard to Commissioner Shanahan's inq'~try relating to con-
dominiums being included in the loop, M~. Lorenz advised that Mr.
Fahey is puttinG together a letter to a number of organizations that
may want to participate in having drop off points. He indicated that
condominiums are currently out of the loop because curbside collection
is focusinG on residential.
Commissioner Saunders ~tated that it appears that curbside
recyclinG is not the answer for a County-wide program, and it seems
that eventually some type of fac]lity will be necessary for the
sortinG of materials in order to achieve the 30~. He indicated that
perhaps Staff should start lookinG into this alternative.
Commissioner Shanahan mentioned that the Commission may be prema-
ture in making a decision today to continue this program since Staff
will be coming back at the end of the month with recommendations for
alternatives. He suggested that any action on this item be deferred
until the entire package is reviewed.
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Mr. George Keller stated that every city in the United States is
faced with this program, and someone must have come up with some solu-
tions, and suggested that the expertise of these folks be used. He
suggested that since the Committee will be presenting alternatives and
recommendations at the end of the month, that no action be taken until
that time.
Mr. Egelseer stated that the $92,500 is without any revenues being
given back to the County, as WMI has been doing.
Commissioner Saunders stated that the 5,000 homes that do have the
bins will not be aware that the program has ended, and questioned
whether the pilot program could be extended for another 30 days, until
Staff comes back with alternatives? Mr. Egelseer indicated that the
program could be continued for thirty days, and if at the end of that
time period Staff recommends that the curbstde program will be part of
the essence to obtain the 30%, perhaps a retroactive arrangement could
be made for the month of September.
Commissioner Volpe indicated that curbsJd~ is the lowest on the
list of priorities, and he does not see the ne~d to continue the
program for thirty days.
CommissJoner Saunders stated that if it is determined to develop a
facility at the landfill, it will take some period of time before that
facility is constructed and operating, and therefore, it probably is
not a bad idea to continue some type of curbside recycling, pending
implementation of a final solution. He explained that this will keep
people aware of what the County is trying to do in terms of recycling.
Co~issioner Shanahan moved, seconded by Commissioner Sau~ldera and
carried unanimously, to extend the pilot rec¥clin~ progra~ for thirty
days, unt~l Staff comes back w~th their recommendations.
Item ~9H1
RENEWAL OF BID 88-1263 TO R-B LAWN SERVICES, INC., FOR MARCO ISLAND
M~DIAN MAINTENANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $~?,795 - AWARDED
There was no discussion regarding this ~tem.
Co-~ssfoner Shanahan moved, seconded by Commissioner Hmsse and
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c~rrl~d unanimously, to accept Staff's reco~endatlon that a contract
for ~rco Islud Nedt~ ~atntsn~cs durln~ H 89-90 be awarded to R-B
La~ Se~tce~, Inc. In the ~ount of $167,795.
Item ~9H2
~ TO CO~ ~CK WITH "S~T LIST" OF PROJECTS RK~TING TO S~ES T~
CONCK~ P~
Commissioner Saunders stated that this item ts a continuation of
the action the Commission took at its Workshop on August 28, 1989,
directing Staff to come back with a resolution formalizing the action
creating the Ad Hoc Sa]es Tax Advisory Committee and other recommen-
dations for the Sales Tax Concept Report developed by the Collier
County Finance Ccmmlttee.
Commissioner Hasse indicated that he questions the Idea that a
portion of the 1¢ sales tax for Collier County will be utilized for
State roads.
Assistant County Manager McLemore noted that anytime the sales tax
issue ts dealt with there are a nu,nber of policy issues and alter-
natives involved. He stated that the Intent of the Finance Committee
is to build thc infrastructure, provide an ouerall community program,
and maximum property tax relief. He explained that it is further
suggested to use a broad base of citizens to work with the Commission
and make recommendations regarding alternative ways to approach this.
Commissioner Shanahan stated that his understanding was that the
blue ribbon committee would put together the final recommendations for
approval. He questioned whether the School Board should be involved
as part of tile committee since they set their own millage rate, they
go in their own direction, and they work closely with Tallahassee
regarding their funding and their needs. He explained that he has had
a number of constituents voice concerns about the portion of their tax
bill appropriated to Schools, and tile fact that a very significant
increase Is proposed. He advised that his position Is that the
sales tax could be spent on a lot of other things outside of the
School Board's needs, and they should operate on their own.
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Mr. McLemore stated that Collier County is not the Initiator of
the School Board participating in this program. He advised that other
areas around the State have brought the school system into their
p~ograms.
In answer to Commissioner Volpe, Assistant County Manager McLemore
explained that the County's ten year history reflects a 19% average
increase.
Commissioner Volpe stated that the Capital Improvement Program
reflects $100 million in sales tax revenues tn the next five years
with the additional 7th cent sales tax, and a $35 million surplus ts
shown. He noted that this does not address the various programs that
have been identified in the conceptual framework.
Mr. McLemore advised that the $35 million surplus is available to
do projects other than the CIE projects.
Commissioner Volpe said that he questions $1.5 million in public
monies being used for St. Matthew's House and the Salvation Army. He
questioned where this ties into infrastructure needs7 Mr. McLemore
replied that these are Non-CIE project alternat]ves resulting from
previous requests, and hopefully, a donation will be provided for St.
Matthew's to have a place that will work for them. Commissioner
Goodnight reported that she understands that within the next 12-~8
months, the School Board wi]] have a bond issue on the ballot to help
pay for schools that are to be built: one elementary school per year
tn order to accommodate growth, plus the middle and high schools. She
advised that the majority of the people in her District have indicated
that they will not vc%e for both the bond Issue relative to the addi-
tional schools and the ~¢ Local Option Sales Tax. She noted that the
roads in Collier County are just as important as the additional
schools, and she believes that all elected officials should work
together for the good of the people, and the committee should remain
as structured.
Commissioner Hasse stated that he believes that the best way to
conduct the debate for the various issues is to include committee mom-
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ber~ who have been appointed by the School Board.
Comm!qs~oner Shanahan advised that he is not persuaded to ~nc]ude
members appointed by the School Board, adding that he believes that
this will set up a program that will defeat the very thing that is
tryln~ to be accomplished.
Commissioner Vo]pe indicated that he feels that it is unfair to
ask the blue ribbon committee to do what is an important plannin~ pro-
Ject, and ask them to report back by November let. He explained that
he believes that a further review is necessary.
County Manager Dorrtll stated that Staff developed the list of
every conceivable project that could be identified, and for every pro-
Ject there is a constituency. He explained that the intent is to get
the list out of the hands of Staff, and the committee will pick and
choose the projects to be presented to the Commission with the f~nal
list to be determined by th~ Board.
Commissioner Saunders called attention to the proposed resolution,
Page 2, Numbers 1 through 5, and noted that IteL~s address the recom-
mendations to be made by the Committee.
Co~lseloner Shanahan moved, seconded by Commissioner Goodn~ght, to
adopt Subsection A, Items ! through 5 of the proposed resolution, and
to formally not~f¥ the Voter Registration off,ce of the Cou.~t~,'s
intent to place the issue on a General Election Ballot.
Commisstcner Volpe called attention to, the fact that the resolu-
tion as presently worded ]~mlts the Committee to review only the
Growth Management Plan, and suggested that additional language be
included so that the review may go beyond the Growth Management Plan.
Commissioner Shanahan amended hie motion to reflect the modifi-
cation as suggested by Couiss~oner Volpe. Comm~esioner Goodx~ght
accepted the amendment.
Comm~ssioner Saunders stated that he does not feel that this is
the way to go in terms of establishing a Local Option Sales Tax,
noting that it is too broad.
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Commissioner Hasse concurred with Commissioner Saunders.
Upon call for the question, the motion failed 2/3
Volpe, Hmsse, and Saundera opposed).
***
Following approval of the Consent Agenda, this Item was discussed
&gmln, &s indicated below.
County Manager Dorrill stated that before the meeting concludes,
he would like to have a further discussion as to whether the
Commission has any interest tn a sales tax referendum so that Staff
can be prepared as part of the Budget Wrap-Up to adjust the Budget
accordingly. He advised that failure ko have a sales tax referendum
next year will result in the following projects being taken out of the
budget: Expansion of tile Jail, Expansion of the Sheriff's
Administrative Facilities, cltmlnatlon of any Beach Renourtshment pro-
Ject for the coming year, elimination of the transfer to the Marco
Beach Renourlshment, and the removal of a Parking Garage Facility at
the Government Center.
County Manager Dorrl]l explained that if the Commission Is con-
cerned with the list of projects that Includes State roads, the
Immokalee Airport, Schools, etc., he needs to know whether the con-
cerns are because of such a large list, whether a revised list is
desired, or to never brtn9 up the sales tax Issue again.
Commissioner Hasse stated that he would like to see a more frugal
approach to thls. With regard to the issue of State roads, he noted
that the State should begin to fulfill its own obligation to Collier
County, and they are not doing that. He related that he has no ob3ec-
tlon to the sales tax issue being put to a referendum.
Commissioner Shanahan indicated that he is in favor of giving the
people the opportunity to vote on a referendum for a sales tax, and
that a package be put together of how the money will be spent.
Commissioner Volpe stated that it appears that the consensus of
the Commission ts the support of a referendum, but he suggested that
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before this decision ts made, a review of the Capital Improvement
Element of the budget should be conducted to see If ]usttfication
exists. He noted that there is still $44 million in the Capital
Improvement Element for State roads, and there is still $27 million
for Parks and Recreation.
County Manager Dorril] explained that he believes that it is use-
less to go to the voters and ask if they are in favor of a 1¢ local
option sales tax for five years, without an accompanying list of pro-
Ject. tle questioned who should develop the list of projects7
Comisstoner Saunders returned at 12:35 P.M.
Commissioner Shanahan suggested that the Commission direct the
Manger to work toward the 1¢ Sales Tax referendum, and identify the
projects as to where the money will go.
County Manager Dorrill noted that if the Commission is interested,
he is recommendinG that Staff re-evaluate the list of projects, and
list them by the various categories: CIE, Non-CIE, schools, and
other.
Commissioner Goodntght stated that the comsensus of the Commission
seems to be that funding for State roads should not be included in the
1¢ sales tax, noting that she agrees, but indicated that the State has
not taken care of its responsibility. She indicated that there is the
on-Going problems with S.R. 951, and questioned when U.S. 41 falls to
the same condition, who will the people ,Df Collier County complain to,
and will the Commission pass the buck, and say it is the State's
Fesponsibtlity? Ske further noted that another concern is that of the
beaches, and she believes that some of the sales tax money should be
used for that purpose and that the people from her D~str[ct should
help pay for this, even though they are not directly affected.
Commissioner Saunders advised that he believes that In some form,
a local option sales tax can pass, but he does not think it can pass
in the form of a 1¢ local option sales tax for ten years to fund an
entire menu of projects, lncludtDg State roads and schools. He Indi-
cated that he recognizes the needs of Collier County, but he feels
()('l( ~,I I
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that is something to be put on the ballot and it should be something
acceptable to the electorate. He stated that if a dJscreet list of
projects can be presented with the rationale for same, he feels that
this could be approved. He indicated that he has requested that
Assistant County Manager McLemore provide information as to what hap-
pened in Sarasota, so that the Commission would have the benefit of
their experience. He stated that he does not believe that the ten
member blue 1 ibbon committee, having approximately 1-1/2 months to
meet, and to review $445 million worth of projects, is not the way to
come up with the list of projects that should be funded w~th the local
option sales tax.
Commissioner Shanahan stated that the people should determine a
sales tax, and Staff and the Board of County Commissioners need to
determine what the package is, and what the infrastructure needs are
that are going to be identified. He noted that this is one of the
ways that the Commission can look toward the future in holding
increased taxes down.
It wa~ the con~ensus of the Commission, that County Mar,,a~er
Dorrill come back to the Co~ission in the very near future with a
"smart l~et" of projects to be presented to the ~ople.
Item ~9H3
Assistant to the County Manager Olliff stated that the Settlement
Agreement was sent to the Staff of DCA, and advised of the following
changes which he read into the record: The opening paragraph which
outlines those involved in the Agreement should also include the
Interveners, McAlpine Briarwood, Inc., and Antaramian Development
Corporation; minor typographical errors which will be corrected in
Paragraphs l, 5, 8, 28, 31 and 32. He noted that the County will
retain its concurrency window, Development Orders will be issued only
for projects which are consistent, receive a vested rights deter-
mination, or receive a compatibility exception. He advised that a
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Comp Plan amendment will be required, and implementing land develop-
ment regulations will be brought back to the Commission on oF about
April 1, 1990.
Commissioner Saunders noted that Attorney George Varnadoe will be
signing the AGreement, and questioned whether the terms of the
Agreement are satisfactory to the clients he represents?
Attorney Varnadoe stated that his clients are in agreement, but
offered the three followinG points to be recognized by the Commission~
1. The Remedial Plan Amendments will be adopted and effective on
or about April 1, 1990.
2. The zoK%ing re-evalution and the vested rights ordinance will
also become effective on that date.
3. Between the time of the signing of the Agreement and the
final adopt]~)n on or about April ], 1990, development permits
will be issued for development consistent with existing
zonlnG, but will also apply to Level of Service Standards as
reflected in the Comprehensive Plan and all development will
be subject t(~ concurrency.
Commissioner Saunders guestioned whether th9 AGreement is satis-
factory to the clients of Attorney Anthony Pires7 Attorney Ptres
advised that the AGreement is satisfactory to his clients.
Commissioner Volpe questioned when the first draft of the zoninG
re-evaluation ordinance will be workshopped? Mr. Olltff replied that
he is expecting to receive a revised draft of the ordinance, based on
this AGreement, this week, and assuming that it is in keeping with all
of the changes of Staff, lie hopes to be able to schedule a workshop
within the next 2-3 weeks.
Co~ss~oner Shmnahan moved, seconded by Commissione~
cmrried unanimously, to accept S~aff's racommenda~ion, mnd that the
Chairman execute the "Stipula~ed Agreement" as amended.
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SEPTEMBER 5, 1989
It*m eX1&
BUD(IET AMI~,,NTS 89-282-290, 89-292~ AND 89-294 - ADOPTED
Co~i&sloner Goodnight moved, seconded by Commissioner Shmn&hmn
and carried 4/0 (Commissioner Saunders not present), that Budget
A~end~ents 89-282/290, 89-292, and 89-294 be adopted.
Item ,12A
RESOLUTION 89-220, SUPPORTING THE FUNDING OF THE STATE/COUNTY SHARED
PROGRAM SECTION OF THE HEALTH CARE RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1988 -
ADOPTED
Commissioner Goodnight advised that she requested that a reso-
lution be prepared requesting the Governor to reinstate the State
funding for the Health Care Responsibility Act of 1988. She indicated
that Governor Mart~n~z v(~to~,d th~, State port tc~n of the f%~ndtrg, and
Collier Cou~%ty has budgeted its share of the funds in the b'adget. She
noted that the Governor left the funding In place for what was being
done out of County, but not for what was being done in the County.
Oo~isaloner Ooodnight moved, seconded by Co~missioner Shmnmh&n
and carried 4/0 (Co~isstoner Saundere not pre~ent), that Resolution
89-220 be adopted.
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Comm~smtoner Goodntght movsd0 seconded by Comm~me~onmr
Shanahan and carried 4/0 (Commissioner Saundere not, preeent),
that the following Items under the Con~ent Agenda be approved
and or adopted:
Item ,14&l
CAMEO SOFTWARE AGREEMENT INCREASED IN THE AMOUNT OF $?~500
RESOLUTION 89-221, AUTHORIZING PRELIMINARY ACCEPTANCE OF ROADWAY,
DRAINAGE, WATER & SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN QUAIL CREEK VILLAGE PHASES
AND II-A, AND ACCEPTANCE OF MAINTENANCE BOND FROM THE DEVELOPER FOR
MINIMUM OF ONE YEAR - ADOPTED WITH STIPULATIONS
Preliminary acceptance of the roadway, drainage, water and sewer
improvements in "Quail Creek Village Phases I and II-A" with the
following stipulations:
Accept the irrevocable Letter of Credit as security for main-
tenance of the infrastructure until the Board of County
Commissioners grants final acceptance of all ~mprovements.
Authorize the Chairman to execute the Maintenance Agreement
for Preliminary Acceptance and Resolution authorizing preli-
minary acceptance.
Preliminary acceptance of improvements will not become effec-
tive until water and sewer facilities have been conveyed to
Collier County Water-Sewer District.
That the Developer will install the drainage pump in accor-
dance with the South Florida Water Management District permit
within 90 days of Preliminary Acceptance or the County will
cease to issue Certificates of Occupancy.
Item #14A3
LETTER OF CREDIT TO GUARANTEE COMPLETION AND CONTINUANC! OF ~
VARI-CARE PROJECT AND FOUNDATION PERMIT NO. 89-2844 AND BUILDING
PERMIT NO. 89-2943
Item #14A4
See Pages
RESOLUTION 89-222, AUTHORIZING PRELIMINARY ACCEPTANCE OF ROADWAY,
DRAINAGE, WATER AND SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CROSSINGS, AND
W~INTENANCE BOND FROM DEVELOPER FOR IMPROVEMENTS FOR A MINIMUM OF ONE
YEAR - WITH STIPULATIONS
Prellmlnary acceptance of the roadway, drainage, water and sewer
~mprovements In The Crossings with the following st~pulations:
I. Accept the Contract Bond as security fcr maintenance of the
~nfrastructure until the Board of County Commiss~oners grants
final acceptance of all improvements.
2. That the grant of Preliminary Acceptance not become effective
and the County is not obligated to issue Certificates of
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SEPTEMBER §, 1989
Occupancy within the Crossings PUD until one of the following
occurs:
Item
The Developer shall provide verification that all
necessary off-site drainage easements associated with
their drainage outfall have been obtained Jn favor of
Collier County, or
The Developer shall verify and supply written proof that
he has the ability to use existing off-site easements
for dratnaca p~rposes. Accompanying the written proof
shall be a letter indemnifying and holding harmless
Collier County from relying upon the developer's repre-
sentation of its ability to use the existing drainage
easements and the County's actions in granting
Preliminary Acceptance based on those representations.
The acceptance of any documentations in thJa matter
shall be subject to the review and approval of
County Attorney.
SeePages ~
· X~CUTION OF PURCHASE AGR~NT FOR TH~ ADVANCE AOQUISITION OF RI~Ff-
OF-WAY ON TR~ FUTUI~ AIRPORT ROAD ~KTEN$ION NORTH OF I)~OFu~LE~ ROAD
See Pages __~ -- ~[~ ~
Item [14Cl Mowd to Item ~9C!
Item #14C2
EID ~,)?-1137 TO PRELPS ELECTRIC II~CRKASED IN THE AMOUNT OF ~!2,000
Item ~14D1
SATISFACTION OF AGI~E~M~NT FOR PAYMEI~' OF WATER SYSTEM DEVELOP14~NT
CHAR~S l~ JOR~E L. DIAZ-VENTURA & MA~AL¥ DIAZ, FOR LOT 3, BLOCK 2,
PALM $~INO ESTATKS. UNIT #1
Item #14D2
BID ~89-145! FOR A UTILITY RATE STUDY TO JOHN A. MAYER ASSOCIATES IN
AN ~ NOT TO ~XCEED ~&~000 '
Legal notice havin~ been published in the Naples Daily News on
July 24, ~989, as evldenced by Affidavit of Publicat~on filed with the
Clerk, bids were received until 3:00 P.M., on August 18, 1989, to con-
sider Eld #89-1451, Utility Rate Study.
Item ~14D3
ACCEPTANCE OF WATKR AND SEWER FACILITIES FOR MOON L~]C~_, ~E III
Recorded in 0.R. Book ~4§7, Pages ~970-1979
Item ~14D4
UTILITIES ADMINISTRATOR TO SOLICIT PROFESSIONAL ENGIITEERING SERVICES
FOR DESIGN OF #ATKR TRANSMISSION PROJECTS AND STAFF SELECTION
OO$~TTEK TO CONEIST OF ANN MARIE STOLZo STEVE CARNELL, FRED
BLO~I~S~HE~, C.N. TEM~¥, AND MICHAEL R. NEWMAN
Ite~ '14E1
TEN PEROENT SPECIAL PAY ADJUSTMENT FOR MIREYA LOUVIE~E, SENIOR
SZ~~
Item ~I&E2
BUDGET AMEN~9~ENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,712 PROVIDING FUNDS FOR
· MERGEN~ REPAIRS AND RENOVATION OF TH~ OLD MARCO ISI~ND LIBRAR~
Item ~14K3
mCUTIV~ SUMMARY AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY THE MANAGER rJURING THE
--
Item ~14K5
COPIER LEASE, B-88-1337 BKTWKKN COLLIER COUNTY AND ALPHA OMEGA
CONSULTANTS, INC:__D_/_B_~A__ALPHA OMEGA BUSINESS SYSTEMS AMENDED
HID #89-1438 HLICOFTER TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL TO BUTLER AVIATION IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3~,02~
Legal notice having been published in the Naples Daily News on
July 19, 1989, as evidenced by Affidavit of Publication filed with the
Clerk, bids were r~cetved until 2:30 P.M., on August 9, ~989, to con-
sider Bid #89-1438, Helicopter Transmission Overhaul.
Item #24F2
A(~EEMENT BHTWEEN COLLIER COUNTY AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA DKP~
OF COMMUNIT~ AFFAIRS FOR RADIOLOGICAL PLANNING AND TRAINING
See Pages _~~~~__~
Item ~4H!
FRKS~TATION BY THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TASK FORCE POSTPONED FRO~ E~LY
SEPTEMBER TO EARLY OCTOBER
Item #14H2
BIYDOET AMENDMENT INCREASING REVENUE IN FUND 13~ (NORTH NAPLES ROADWAY)
TO HE P~X.~E]rfED BY ~SOLUTION AT A PUBLIC REARING
Item ~14N3
aCC=PTaaCa Or ~ZTIONS TO cREA~ A .ATER ASSESSlaB~ DISTR~CT FOR
Item#lei1
KXTRA GAIN TIME FOR INMATE NOS. 59724, 37615, A#51868, A928606,
AfrSO086t A~52246, A~56403f ~58~20r A~47280f A#61862f 29530,
Item ~141
Pmg~ 34 '"
1989
The following miscellaneous correspondence was filed and/or
referred to the various departments as indicated below:
The Florida Aviation System Plan, Executive Summary,
1989-2005, and The Florida Aviation Technical Supplement,
1989-2005. Referred to BCC and filed.
Copy of letter dated 08/18/89 to John Remington from Kirby B.
Green III Director, Division of Beaches and Shor~s DNR, re
Exemption Status of tile Bogavilla/Builldng #7, City of Naples
Bulldin9 Permit Number 1385, DNR File #EXM CO-0D37. Referred
to Nell Dorril], Bill Lorenz, and filed.
Copy of letter dated 08/18/89 to John Remington from Kirby B.
Green III Director, Division of Beaches and Shores DNR. re
Exemption Status of the Elevated 3unt~/Building #6, Collier
County Building Permit #1385, DNR Fil,~ #EXM CO-0038.
Referred to Nei] Dorrill, Bill LorenI, and filed.
Copy of letter' dated 08/18/89 to John Remington from Kirby B.
Green, III Director, Division of Beaches and Shores, DNR, re
Exemption Status of the Elevated Palmetto/Building #4, City
of Naples Bulldil~ Permit #1385, DNR File #EXM CO-0039.
Referred to Nell Dorrtll, Bill Lorenz, and filed.
Copy of letter dated 08/18/89 to 3ohn Remington from Kirby B.
Green III Director, Division of Beaches and Shores DNR, re
Exemption Status of the Elevated Scotch Bennett/Building #3,
City of Naples Building Permit #1385, DNR File #EXM CO-0040.
Referred to Nei] Dorrill, Bi]] Lorenz, and filed.
Copy of letter dated 08/18/89 to 3ohn Remington from Kirby B.
Green III Director, Division of Beaches and Shores DNR, re
Exemption Status of the Elevated Jewel Box/Building #5, City
of Naples Building Permit #1385, DNR File #EXM CO-O041.
Referred to Neil Dorrill0 Bill Lorenz, and filed.
Copy of letter dated 08/18/89 to 3ohn Remington from Kirby B.
Green III Director, Division of Beaches and Shores DNR, re
Exemption Status of the Elevated Poinsetta/Building #9, City
of Naples Building Permit #1385, DNR File #EXM C0-0027.
Referred to Nell Dorri]], Bill Lorenz, and filed.
Copy of certified letter dated 08/22/89 to Mr. Robert A.
Crawford, P.E., President, Suboceanic Consultants, Inc., from
Mr. Tony D. McNeal, Engineer, Bureau of Coastal Engineering
and Regulations, DNR, re Approval of Governor and Cabinet
Permit: DBS 89-237 CO Permittee's Name: City of Naples·
Filed.
Letter dated 08/25/89 from C. Fred Jones, Dean of the Florida
House of Representatives Chairman, re questionnaire mailed on
the County's local transportation needs. Enclosure:
Information Sheet, Transportation Needs Survey Chart.
Referred to Nell Dorri]l, George Archibald, and Filed.
10.
08/29/89 Report on Salaries of County Constitutional
Officers, County Fiscal Year ~989-90, prepared by Florida
Advisory Council on Intergovernmental Relations. Referred to
Loft Zalka, 3ohn ¥onkosky, and Filed.
11. Minutes received and flied:
A. 09/13/89 Agenda for Collier County Water Management
Advisory Board.
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12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
22.
B. 08/10/89 Minutes for the Coil/er County Fire
Consolidation Study Group.
C. 07/21/89 Minutes of Golden Gate Estates Adv]sory
Committee Meeting.
D. 08/09/89 Minutes for Marco Island Beautification
Advisory C~3mmittee.
E. 08/28/89 Minutes for Collier County Homeless Advisory
Committee.
Letter dated 08,'17/89 to Property Owner, from Missy McKim,
Community Development Director, City of Naples, re public
hearing for variance filed by City of Naples Airport
Authority. Referred to Nell Dorrll.[, Frank Brutt, .%nd Filed.
08/22/89 Notice to Owner from Richard Electric Supply, Inc.,
advising that they have provided electrical materials for the
Collier County Government Building Addition. Referred to
Nell Dorrlll, Skip Camp, and Filed.
08/24/89 Notice to Owner from Quality Engineered Products
Co., Inc., advisinG that ~hey provided 33 hollow metal doors,
and 232 hollow metal frames, 37 specials, 23 view w~ndows for
the Collier County Courthouse. Referred to Skip Camp and
Filed.
Copy of 08/23/89 Notice of Intent to Rely of Bond to
Wallace-Wllks Construction Co. from Universal Concrete
Products Corporation of Florida. Copies furnished to Board
of County Commissioners. Referred to Skip Camp, and Filed.
08/23/89 Request for Copy of Payment Bond, and Notice to
Owner from Graybar Electric Co., Inc., advising that they
have furnished supplies for the Collier County Building K
Chiller Pl~,nt. Referred to Skip Camp and Filed.
08/22/89 Not~ce to Owner from Suncoast Steel Corporation,
advising that they have furnished reinforcing steel and
related items for Fleischman Park. Referred to Skip Camp and
Filed.
08/22/89 Not]ce to Owner from Allen Concrete Masonry, Inc.,
advising that they have provided labor to place and finish
concrete, and pump operator for the North County Regional
Waste Water Treatment Plant. Referred to Skip Camp, Nell
Dorrill, and flied.
08/22/89 Notice to Owner from Brinker Brown Fastnet &
Supply, advisinG that they have prov)ded various building
materials and supplies for the North County Regional Waste
Water Treatment Plant. Referred to Neil Dorrtll, Skip Camp,
and Filed.
Letter dated O8/'18/89 from James P. Ward, Assistant District
Manager, Pelican Bay Improvement District, re the Dtstrlct
periodic review of rates, fees, and charges. Referred to
BCC, Response letter from Commissioner Saunders also
attached. Filed.
08/23/89 letter from Attorney Donald A. Pickworth, Asbell,
Hains, Doyle & Pfckworth, P.A., to the Board of County
Commissioners, re Wiggins Pass Club with atta~ments.
Referred to Neil Dorrtll, Ken Cuyler, and Filed.
08/22/89 certified letter from Gereld G. Lott, P.E., District
Traffic Operations Engineer, FDOT, to Commissioner Saunders
re Notification of Changes in Traffic Regulations. Did not
refer as copy had been mailed to George Archibald. Filed.
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23.
08/09/89 letter from William R. Treffz, District Secretary,
FDOT, to Commissioner Saunders re Work Program Development/SB
1474, Referred to BCC and Filed.
24.
08/21/89 Second District Court of Appeals in Lakeland,
Florida, re Lee and Plnellas Counties Notice to Join am Party
to invoke discretionary Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
R~ferred to Ken Cuyler and Filed.
25.
08/23/89 Twentieth Judicial Circuit in and for Collier
County, Florida, Notice for Trial Case No. 88-2173-CA-O1-HDH,
Tactmark, Ltd., Plaintiff, vs. Terrence L. Fitzgerald, et
al. Filed.
26.
08/21/89 Letter from William Francis Sullivan, P.A., ko Clerk
of the Board of County Commissioners, re Notice Purs'aant to
Florida Statute ?68.28 (6) (a), re Oscar Reyes Nahera, Motor
Vehicle Accident, Accident Report: 097267736. Referred to
Ken Cuyler, Leo Ochs, and Filed.
27.
Appeal from the District Court of Appeal Second District of
Florida, A 3urtsdictional Brief of Appellant Charlotte
County, for Charles H. Webb, Assistant County Attorney, re:
Order on the Prosecution Criminal App,~als by The Tenth
3udictal Circuit Public Defender. Re~erred to Ken Cuyler,
and Filed.
There being no further business for the Good of the County, the
meeting was adjourned by Order of the Chair - Time: 1:00 P.M.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS/
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS/EX
OFFICIO GOVERNINO BOARD[S) OF
SPECIAL DISTRICTS UNDER ITS
CONTROL
BURT L. SAUNDERS, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST.~ 'ff~ ~'0 ~
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b
as preTe~%ed_ .,...' or as corrected
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