BCC Minutes 02/08/1994 R Naples, Florida, February 8, 1994
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(e} 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
;' following members present:
ALSO PRESENT:
CHAIRMAN: Timothy J. Constantine
VICE-CHAIRMAN:
Betrye J. Matthews
John C. Norris
Michael J. Volpe
Burr L. Saunders
Sue Barbiretti, Marilyn Fernley and Charlene Merz,
.Recording Secretaries; Neil Dorrill, County Manager; Ken Cuyler,
~ Attorney; Heidi Ashton, Ramtro Manalich, and Davtd We/gel,
· Assistant County Attorneys; Tom Olllff, Public Services Administrator;
Leo Ochs, Administrative Services Administrator: Tom Conrecode, Office
of Capital Projects Management Director; Tom Whitecotton, Human
Resources Director; Wayne Arnold, Acting Chief of Planning and
iEngineertng; George Archibald, Transportation Services Administrator;
Mike McNees, Office of Management & Budget Director; Dick Clark,
Comm~lty Development Services Administrator; Ron Jamro, Museum
Director; Greg Mthaltc, Affordable Housing Director; Norris IJams,
· Emergency Services Administrator; Ken Pineau, Emergency Management
'. Director; Bill Lorenz, Environmental Services Administrator; David
i!'i Russell, Acting Solid Waste Director; Mary Morgan, Supervisor of
Elections; Abe Skinner, Property Appraiser, Guy Carlton, Tax
Collector; Crystal Ktnzel, Sheriff's Office; Sue Ftlson,
Administrative Assistant to the Board; and Deputy Rosa Hernandez
'~' White, Sheriff's Office.
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~*' &G~ND&.- &PlYROVeD M/TH CH&]I~gS
Comieeloner NorrAe ~oved, eeconded b~ ComaAeeloner Xatthe~e
' ~d c~r~ ~iouely, to approve the agenda w~th the ch~gel II
detlll~ on the Agen~ Ch~ge Sheet.
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~,: ' The motion for approval of the consent agenda is notE,d under Item
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:i:'MI~]TES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF DECEMBER 9, 1993, AND REGULAR
". MEETING OF JANUARY 25, 1994 - APPROVED
Comtestoner M~tthews loved, seconded by Cellseisner Norris and
c~rted unanllouely, to approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting of
Decalbar 9, 1993, and Regular Meeting of January 25, 1994.
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MIRIAM OCHELTREE, CO~UNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION, EMPLOYE~ OF THE
MONTH FOR F~BRUARY, 1994 - RECOGNIZED
0o.mmtsstoner Constantine congratulated and presented Miriam
Ocheltree, Community Development Division, as employee of the month
for February, 1994.
;~. ¢~llllonsr Constantine ~oved, seconded by CoBlsltoner Matthews
.:and carrted unanllouely, that Mtrtma Ocheltree be reco~nized as
e~ployae of the month for February, 1994.
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SERVICE AWARDS - PRESENTED
Conuntsstoner Matthews congratulated the following employees and
! p'resented their service awards:
Lumpsung Walsh, 10 years, Utilities/Wastewater - Presented
Paul Brigham, 5 years, Court Administration - Presented
,. Barbara L. Brown, 5 years, EMS - Not presented
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FRIENDSHIP FORCE, AN AMBASSADOR GROUP FROM LATVIA - PRESENTED
Commissioner Saunders Introduced Lorraine LLgner, D/rector of the
Friendship Force, to the Board of County Commissioners.
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Co~lsstoner Saunders explained that the Friendship Force was
~:establtehed by President Carter during his administration to encourage
~', trust and friendship among nations.
Me. Ligner stated that the program is an enjoyable experience.
She presented the group of visitors from Latvia and Estonia to the
Board.
Commissioner Saunders welcomed the group and offered any
(%:assletance that may be needed during their stay in Collier County.
..., ~ATION~ EDUCATION ~EK -
Upon reading and presenting the proclamation to Charlotte Gore,
Director of James Lorenzo Walker Vocational-Technical School,
Conieelonar Vclpe .oved, eeconded by Copiestoner Norris ~nd carried
un~n;~mously, tl~t the Proclmtton designating the week of Febmry
13-19, 1994, aa Vocational Education Week be adopted.
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Upon reading and presenting the proclamation to Bert Paradts,
Comtesloner Norris ~oved, seconded h~ ComtseAoner Saunders and
carried unani~ouely, that the Procl~uaatton deet~ating the week of
Fsbr~r~ 13-20, 1994, ae Collier Harvest Week 1~ adopted.
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BUD(3~T ~S 94-278 AXD 04-106 - ADOPTED
February 8, 1994
Co~mieeloner Matthews moved, seconded by Co~missionsr Norris and
carried unanimously, to adopt Budget A~and~ents 94-178 and 94-196.
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HURRICANE LOAN EXPENDITURES FOR GOODLAND BAY MARINA - RECIPIENT FOUND
TO BE IN DEFAULT AND DIRECTED TO REIMBURSE INAPPROPRIATE AMOUNTS
WITHIN 30 DAYS
Greg Mlhaltc, Affordable Housing Director, explained that the
Board directed staff to prepare a report on expenditures for Hurricane
Andrew repairs for Goodland Bay Marina. He gave a brief history of
the circumstances under which a low interest loan was granted to the
marina. He reported that the Board directed an investigation.
· ~r. Mihalic stated that Community Development Block Grant (CDBG}
-funds can be used for many purposes, however, under the hurricane loan
agreement, the Board of County Commissioners limited these funds to
Hurricane Andrew repair. He recalled that the Board authorized a
maximum loan amount of $110,000.00, and staff has tracked $92,000.00
of insurance proceeds for additional hurricane repairs. He noted that
Goodland Bay Marina expended $191,000.00 of their money for marina
expansion.
Mr. Mihalic addressed the issue of Goodland Bay Maril~a not
complying with County code as evidenced by a certain Code Compliance
document. He emphasized that the document relates to an adjoining
site that the marina was leasing. He assured the Board that before
any payments on the loan are paid, Code Compliance is to be contacted
i] · to insure that the site is in compliance.
Mr. Mihalic confirmed that although Goodland Bay Marina did adver-
· . rise its new facility, the fees associated with expansion did not come
-~ from insurance payments or Community Block Grant funds.
Mr. Mihaltc remarked that when Staff visited the site two months
after the hurricane, all foliage was stripped away. He said that
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!/Staff did not verify the size. species or count of the original
ii;:::foltage. He stated that the marina was allowed to replace what was
.... thought to be appropriate. He announced that an expenditure of
~' $R,RO0.18 was incurred for this Item.
Mr. Mihalic announced that Goodland Bay Marina was reimbursed
$?,913.07 for moving the above ground elect~ical lines to underground
lines. He stated that it has come to his attention that out of the
six lines, two lines went to an adjoining site. He remarked that one-
third of the $7,913.07 could go to proration to pay for improvements
not on the loan site.
In response to Commissioner Constantine, Mr. Mlhalic replied that
the lines are replaced above ground as they originally were, it
· would most likely be lees expensive, but under ground lines are more
pre~.ttcal for safety reasons.
Mr. Mihallc remarked on the issue of whether CDBG funds were used
to pay Mr. Andrews, an unlicensed laborer on the project. He stated
that Mr. Andrews was initially paid approxi~ately $4,000.00, but that
was later backed out because there was no substantiation of his work.
He explained that after further investigation, Mr. Andrews was paid
approximately $900.00 as an employee working on site repairs at
':Goodland Bay Marina.
~'i' In response to Commissioner Volpe, Mr. Mihalic confirmed that
~'' $900.00 was an appropriate expenditure.
Mr. Mihaltc explained that Goodland Bay Marina was reimbursed
$21,745.00 which was paid to Galaxy Electric Contractor to run
electrical power to the docks and 23 shore power stations. He stated
that 17 of the docks existed prior to the hurricane.
In response to Commissioner Matthews, Mr. Mihalic replied that the
marina had minor electricity prior to the storm but did not have indi-
vidual units at each dock, which is a great improvement and is
· necessary to bring the facility up to code. He clarified that
~'~ , Goodland Bay Marina paid $5,460.00 for electricity for the six new
docks.
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Mr. Mihaltc stated that a work order was issued to Allied Crane
to set up a travel lift at the marina that did not exist prior to the
hurricane. He said that the amount of the work order is $?2?.§0 which
is an inappropriate expense under the loan agreement restrictions.
Mr. Mihalic reported that after investigating two invoices from
ABL Boat Lifts for a total of $4,974.90, it was determined that the
invoices were for new boat lifts, not damaged lifts as previously per-
ceived.
- Mr. Mihalic commented that the designer for the site development
'plan said that he billed only for plans for the loan site, not for the
adjacent site for which he billed the owner separately. He added that
Mr. Quinell advised that the docks he replaced are the same length,
width and height as the original dock.
Hr. Mihalic reported that in regard to parking facilities, the
CounTy reimbursed the marina $12,000.00 for payments to Griffith
Paving for repair of the road and parking lot from storm damage. He
explained that additional invoices for $26,000.00 were paid by
Goodland Bay Marina for parking lot expansion.
Mr. Mihalic stated that this loan has generated over 2,000 pages
of invoices with matching checks and requirements. He revealed that
Mr. Law has spent $191,O00.00 of his own and borrowed monies for the
expansion of the fac!lity.
Mr. Mihalic stated that there is approximately $40,000.00 of addi-
riohal unaudited invoices from Goodland Bay Marina and approximately
· '.$40,000.00 undisbursed on this loan.
.. Mr. Mihalic stated that the Board has several options: allow the
expenditures to date and consider them to be within the parameters
of the loan agreement; develop a proration, however, the $8,314.00
found to be inappropriate reimbursements could be the basis of that
proration; or, decide that the funds were used for non-hurricane
repairs and proceed to foreclose on the loan.
In response to Commissioner Matthews, Mr. Mihalic confirmed that
i! he has discussed these options with the County Attorney's office and
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was advised that the County would be exposed to some liability because
of stipulations in the loan agreement.
Heidi Ashton, Assistant County Attorney, explained that the Board
could consent to the use of the funds for expansion or find the appli-
cants in default while giving them an opportunity to cure the default.
Commissioner Volpe stated that a determination must be made on
whether there is a default on the loan.
Mr. Locker, representing Goodland Bay Marina, confirmed that
.payments to ABL Boat Lift and Allied Crane Service should not have
been included. He questioned the issue of the electrical costs
because it is logical to install the lines underground.
Commissioner Volpe clarified that he does not have a problem with
..-'underground Installation, but questioned the two additional lines to
the adjacent site.
In response to Commissioner Volpe, Mr. Locker reluctantly agreed
..that there are some expenditures that were not expended in accordance
with the loan, from the standpoint that approval from the lender was
~required.
Ms. Ashton stated that if the default mechanism is chosen, there
are three options that can be taken: the recipient repay the approxi-
· imate $8,300.00~ the 88,300.00 could be reduced from the remaining
.amount yet to be distributed; or require additional invoices to
account for the $8,300.00 used from private financing.
Commissioner Constantine stated that specific criteria had been
set and the criteria has not been met.
Commissioner Norris agreed that the Board was very specific in
that the loan would be used for hurricane damage repair and anything
other than that was not the intent of the Board of County
Co~issioners.
." Commissioner Saunders revealed that it his belief tha% the Board
.(~[may either ratify the expenditures retroactively or indicate that the
expenditure of $8,314.00 is inappropriate and ask for reimbursement.
The following people spoke on the subject:
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Traugott Smith Phil Chafe
In response to Commissioner Volpe0 Mr. Mihalic confirmed that once
the loan has been closed out, both Housing and Urban Improvement and
'Finance will provide an analysis to see that funds are used
~"approprtately.
Cm~lssioner Norris moved, that the loan be found In default ~nd
t~t the applicants be offered the appropriate time to cure the
default.
· " Commissioner Saunders suggested that the motion reflect that the
$8,S14.00 of expenditures is not in compliance with the terms of the
~ioan agreement and that the applicant is required to reimburse that
amount.
County Attorney Cu¥1er stated that the motion should identify to
what extent and why the applicants are In default. He added that
..there are two opt/one: reimbursement or deduction from future
payments.
Commissioner Norris agreed to amend hie motion.
Commissioner Norris moved that the loan be found In default and
th&t the loan recipient be offered $0 days in which to repay the
$8,314.00. Seconded by Commissioner Volps.
Commissioner Constantine suggested that the State Attorney's
Office be made aware of the possible misrepresentation.
Upon call for the question, the motion carried unanimously.
In response to Mr. Mthaltc, Commissioner Norris clarified that the
Intent of the motion is to have the default cured before additional
invoices are paid out.
Commissioner Constantine directed County Attorney Cuyler to for-
ward the appropriate information to the appropriate agency.
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1994-95 BUIM3KT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ADOPTRD AND SUJ~R RECESS
SCHEDULED FOR Tll~ WEEKS OF JULY 5, JULY 12 AND AUOUST SO, 199&
Mike McNees, Budget Director, stated that the purpose of this
discussion is to direct Staff on general policy and procedures to be
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~'used in the development of the 1995 fiscal budget. He noted that the
~.Constttuttonal Officers have been invited to add their input He
:~:.:'indicated that members of the Greater Naples Civic Association are
/.also in attendance.
~' Mr. McNees indicated that the budget package includes Program
i'~Budgeting which is a modified zero based budgeting and a valuable
::!)tool, but is something that is not used every year for every depart-
i;j~.i .ment. He asked if the Board wishes to continue with the full annual
evaluation of programs for each department or implement a system that
selects certain departments for closer scrutiny.
Commissioner Constantine stated that he desires to continue the
'.:/present system of evaluating all the departments.
Commissioner Volpe asked if there are any alternative budgeting
methods that could be used?
}tr. McNees stated that departmental base budgets are mandated. He
i~[[ Confirmed that other budget systems can be pursued, but pointed out
f'~'that more time would be necessary to investigate the alt,~rnatives.
Commissioner Saunders announced that zero based budg~ting has been
used effectively for two years. He agreed that the present system
should continue.
;f:i'i .Commissioner Norris concurred but voiced concern regarding the
budgeting.
to investigate the essential portions of the budget.
Commissioner Matthews stated that she shares that concern. She
suggested an innovative system that has been used in other parts of
the Country. She reported that this system would select one or two
'departments and develop outcome budgeting as opposed to priority
She explained that the departments would be allowed the
amount they believe is necessary to complete the program~3 expected of
i i~them, and if they are efficient and save money, the savings would be
'shared between the members of the department in the form of a bonus
and enable them to acquire items on an "equipment wish list".
Commissioner Saunders commented on the possibility of inflated
budgets in this system.
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Commissioner Volpe revealed that the policy needs further investi-
gation.
Commissioner Constantine announced that it is the consensus of the
i.Board to develop program budgeting for all departments.
~'~/i': Mr. McNees stated that one of the base assumptions of program
budgeting is that the Board will not devote a great deal of effort
~into the base level of services. He noted that part of the budget
package refers to "Gain Sharing" which is similar to the program
suggested by Commissioner Matthews.
It was the consensus of the Board to pursue the development of
alternative budgeting systems.
Mr. McNees stated that a carryforward Is an estimate of the excess
· irevenue above expenses from the previous fiscal year.
in response to Commissioner Constantine, Mr. McNees stated that a
one time saving may be achieved by budgeting attrition savings. He
~:~ . reported that the State mandates that the County can only appropriate
95~ of the revenue predicted, which leaves 5~ identified as a
carryforward. He revealed that a 5~ contingency reserve is
;~11'.established for all operating funds.
In response to Commissioner Volpe, Mr. McNeee stated that 4~ has
been used as an estimate of new construction and tax rolls.
.. Robert Byrne, Budget Analyst, explained that the basis for the
assumption on the growth rate is based on keeping the trend steady.
Mr. Byrne stated that the rate of growth ~n revenue is difficult
tO anticipate due to the fact that it depends on the revenue source.
Mr. MoNees pointed out that Item G, on page 12, states that when a
is charged for a service a surcharge will be added for that ser-
!/]/~iCe to non-residents. He stated that the concept is good but dif-
f,. ficult to enforce.
Commissioner Constantine announced that it is consensus of the
· Board that Item G remain a part of the budget process.
Mr. McNees noted that in the last few years the Board has set the
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rollback Rillage rate as the target aimed for when developing the
[~,/budget. He asked if this is still appropriate?
Commissioner Constantine announced that It to the consensus of the
Board to have the rollback millage rate remain as the target.
Mr. McNees stated that Staff recommends budgeting 6.§~ of gross
:.,...payroll for pay plan maintenance, general wage and merit pay adjust-
(Rents.
Administrative Services Administrator Ochs explained that 2~ will
be set aside for pay plan adjustments, noting that no pay plan adjust-
Rents have been made in the last two fiscal years. He said that
proposed for general wage adjustments, adding that the total base per-
centage Increases equaled S~ for the past two fiscal years. He stated
that 1.SX is proposed for merit pay increases for those employees who
.! exce,~d standard performance.
"!.::"'.Y County Manager Dorril! reported that the concept of the pay for
~erformance aspect is to limit through a bell curve, assessment
hAltry for employees. He revealed that he is presently proposing a
lump sum one ttme bonus that would not be added to base pay.
Commissioner Constantine stated that he prefers that 3~ be set
aside for increases. He stated that average employees could expect a
i!~:': 3~ increase, employees that are weak in Job performance could expect a
~ increase, and outstanding employees could possibly get a 5~
~.'
~ increase.
[~. In response to Commissioner Matthews, Mr. Dotrill re, lied that a
~,-bell curve w~ll be applied on D~vtston level with the
' Administrator accountable to see that the assessment is fair.
In response to Commissioner Volpe, Mr. Ochs reported that 6.5~ of
the forecasted payroll is $2,245,453.00. He said that this amount
backs out of personal services health insurance and workeres compen-
. satIon because these costs are not tied directly to base wage
'7~i'increases.
Commissioner Volpe asked how the additional revenue ~rlll be raised
to support the increase in Enterprise Funds in order to ~upport a 6.§~
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-. Mr. McNees replied that ad valorem taxes would not be the only
'evenue source.
i"i Commissioner Volpe stated that he cannot Justify a 6.5~ salary
~:~ncrease based upon a 4~ increase in revenue.
6"" Mr. McNees reiterated that there are other factors ~.n developing a
.budget ~
'/'-. Mr. Dorrtll agreed that other factors effect budget development.
Commissioner Constantine recalled that the Board desired merit
~/tncreases based on a bell curve.
Mr. Ochs stated that the Board redested a combination general
wage adjustment and merit program, that the plan be maintained, and
~.th&t the performance review process be reviewed while limiting the (;, ·
~ .;n~b~r of merit ~ncreases that could be presented.
Commissioner Constantine stated that to combine wage adjustments
and merit adjustments is acceptable, noting that this suggestion
recommends that everyone will get a 3~ Increase. He suggested if 3~
~.ts budgeted, every employee will get an increase and the level of the
increase will depend on what type of Job each person is doing. He
stated that to give a 3~ cost of living increase and beyond ie
:ti::inappropriate.
Commissioner Matthews stated that she would like to incorporate
i!:safe~uards to insure if an employee has done an exceptional Job that
year, the exceptional work will continue.
In response to Commissioner Saunders, Commissioner Constantine
~'[explained that by using a bell curve, the low end of the curve would
represent a 1~ increase, the vast majority of employees would get 3~
the few outstanding employees will have the opportunity to be at
~ ' the high end at 5~. He concluded that this would average out to a 3~
' increase.
, In response to Commissioner Saunders, Mr. Ochs stated that the
?average salary is $2§,000.00, the median salary is $22,000.00.
,' Commissioner Saunders commented that a 1~ Increase is so small
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~h~t the average employee may seek employment elsewhere. He stated
~that he As in favor of keeping salary costs down, but the way to
achieve that is to Increase efficiency and reduce the number of
!~ ! employees where possible. He said he prefers an across the board 3~
'1%'/increase and an additional 2~ that could be used for the merit
ncrease.
.~' Mr. Ochs noted that applying a hell shaped curve to ratings that
.'include below standard, standard and above standard, would not reflect
a bell shape because new employees are on a probationary period and if
:hey are below standard at the end of that period they are dismissed.
'f',~" Commissioner Norris stated that the Division Administrators should
· have the discretion to withhold the 3~ cost of living inc=ease.
.' Commissioner Matthews pointed out that Increased premiums in
?.:hee!th care is equated to a salary increase. She stated that the
:!:~ Cou~'~ty pays for the employees health Insurance.
''' At this tiu Recording Secretary Fernlay replaced
Recording Secretary B~rbirstt! e,,
The following persons spoke on this item.
Adolfo Gonzalez
Dick Baker
Bernie Young
'Commissioner Volpe suggested that pay raises include a dollar
~.amount to supplement a cost of living adjustment to address the dif-
ference between middle management employees maki~g a higher salary
tha~ the lower paid employees.
:!~':'. Commissioner Saunders stated that setting a base pay Increase,
whether it be a percentage or dollar figure, cannot be accomplished
'today but how much money is available for pay plan Increases
.:land adjustments should be established and Staff should be directed to
:investigate alternatives.
!!~: Commissioner Matthews explained that the six and one half percent
'~(6.5~} total adjustment figure is lower than the eight percent (82)
last year but that she is uncomfortable with a/locating percentages
today without knowing what the pay plan adjustments will accomplish.
Mr. MeNess explained that Staff is requesting approval of the six
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.~[~ .. and one half percent (6.5~) allocation today and will present further
details during Budget Workshops on how that percentage will be adml-
nistered. Mr. McNees stated that this percentage will also govern or
[ be used as a recommendation for what the Constitutional Officers will
budget for salary increases.
Mr. Ochs stated that the marketplace is surveyed for the maximum
')!i'~i'salary range for particular positions and then compared to the Collier
County salary range for similar positions. Mr. Ochs explained that
Staff is recommending that salary ranges be adjusted based on the sur-
vey data but if no adjustments are required, the percentage allocated
for those adjustments will not be utilized.
Commissioner Matthews stated that the Greater Naples Civic
'Aeagctatton has pointed out several times that the Collier County
thtrd and fourth year managers are earning more than the private
sector.
Mr. Ochs e~platned that Collier County Administration and the
. Board has utilized the Florida League of Cities Salary Survey for
benchmarking, particularly in middle management positions. He stated
that 75 to 80 percent of employees are recruited from other areas
within the State of Florida.
Commissioner Norris stated that he does not agree that an across
the board cost of living increase is unfair to the lower paid
employees but is actually the most fair way to adjust for inflation.
Commissioner Matthews explained that the CPI index increases are
attributed to Increases in housing and clothing costs and not discre-
· ttonary spending.
~;.~.i[,,~' In response to Commissioner Volpe, Mr. Ochs explained that two
years ago 35 classifications were adjusted out of 250 due to
payroll maintenance.
Mr. Dorrlll explained that it may have been five or six (5-6)
years since the majority of classifications were evaluated against
other city and county pay scales.
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~'.; Mr. 0cha explained that when adjustments are deemed necessary,
!/:they are Implemented at one time and not over a period of time.
Commissioner Volpe stated that the two percent (2~) allocated for
maintenance could be reduced to one percent (1~) and if discrepancies
· are found, the adjustments could be phased in.
!i~11~:i Mr. Ochs Indicated that the pay plan maintenance information
? should be complete by April and those figures may Indicate that a
i./i..decrease is possible in the percentage allocated.
In response to Commissioner Volpe, Mr. Ochs replied that the
three percent (S~) allocation relates to cost of living increases and
the one and one half percent (1.§~) allocated for merit ~ncreases
repr,~aents an estimate of what is necessary to provide meaningful
mer.tt incentives for those employees who qualify under the provisions
:as outlined.
Mr. Ochs explained that more emphasis can be placed on merit
"/'~ncreases than on general wage adjustments if the Board directs Staff
to do so.
Commissioner Volpe stated that more emphasis should be placed on
performance and less on cost of living adjustments.
Commissioner Matthews stated that she is concerned with the
!11. employees on the lower scale because their spending is more for cost
'-of living than discretionary.
It was t~e consensus of the Board that more amphakim be placed on
.' performance and lees on cost of living adjustments and that the m~x
and one half percent (6.5~) be utilized Initially, recognizing that
the Board would like to see the percentage lowered.
see Ratams: 12:07 PM - Raconvenad: 1:08 PM ~e
It wa~ the consensus of the Board that Staff coBpars the County
· ~eelf ~n~ured progra~ to the private Industry to assure that the County
":'~m ~av~ng ~oney.
Mr. Dotrill stated that the Board has requested preparation of an
interlocal agreement between the Board of County Commissioners and the
Constitutional Officers concerning proposals for future Insurance and
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~..i'that he will assure that the comparison between the self Insured plan
and private industry is Included.
· Mr. MeNess stated that Item VIII.A addresses users fees for beach
fillparking and was discussed and direction given to Staff to renegottate
,,'[[the Agreement with the City of Naples regarding fees at its regular
meeting on January 18, 1994,
'~'? ~ Xt ~ the con~enaua of the Board for Staff to pra~ent options
'regarding parking fees at all Collier County beach and w. ater
recreational parking facilities.
: . Commissioner Matthews stated that an analysis and o~inion was
requested from County Attorney Cuyler's office whether a tiered beach
parking payment system using available ad valorem funds .is feasible.
Commissioner Volpe stated that options to be consid,~red should
include using beach parking fees to fund additional access points
which is being done in Lee County.
~/i". ~ Tom allIll, Public Services Administrator, stated that the
'options Staff prepared previously Included only existing beach parking
access locations, fees necessary to pay for maintenance and associated
costs. Mr. allill explained that alternate sites for beach access
parking or those types of funding issues were not addressed.
Mr. DorrI11 stated that additional options ~ill be available
for the Board to evaluate when the Parks and Recreation budget is pre-
sented during Budget Workshops. Mr. Dorrill explained that a per-
petual trust fund can be established for beach parking fees earmarked
~.for beach parking access.
?)~'.~i .Mr, McNees stated that Item VIII.B addresses user fees for water
:;:!and sewer. He explained that water and sewer rates are currently
being studied by Staff and recommendations for rate changes will be
made separately, prior to the budget being completed.
Mr. Dorrill stated that an increase in water or wastewater fees
not expected. He explained that increased fees for the water reuse
effluent program may occur due to renegotlation of expiring
agreements.
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',': :,., Mr, McNeee stated that Item VIII.C addressee user fees for
Emergency Medical Services. Mr. McNeee explained that a 50/50 funding
.using ad valorem taxes and user fees have been adopted in the past
:% but that last year 55 percent in ad valorem taxes and 45 percent user
fees were realized.
Norris I Jams, Emergency Services Administrator, requested that
EMS have the opportunity to present the option of accepting Medicare
~asstgnments before the Board makes a final decision on ~hat alternate
f~ffunding sources to adopt.
In response to Commissioner Saunders, Mr. Dotrill explained that
the study was completed approximately three (3) months ago regarding
,11. the proportion that City residents pay for Emergency Medical Services.
i-~i Mr. Dorrill stated that some dialogue continues between the City and
.Country on the subject but that the Board of County Commissioners will
ultimately have to balance the user charges against the remaining sub-
sidy. He indicated that if the usual user fee ie lowered to the
allowable Medicare rate, the ad valorem portion will increase and the
objects to what they feel is a resulting inequity because of the
~un related activity.
Commiss~oner Matthews explained that third party billing is a
consideration with the Emergency Medical Services department but is
'.:not Involved with the Sheriff'e Office and Fire Department.
Mr. I Jams stated that 47 percent of Emergency Medical Services
users are Medicare age. He explained that savings can be realized by
accepting Medicare assignments because the billing process is elimi-
nated but the $150 assignment is below the average user fee.
Commissioner Volpe recommended utilizing a service availability
i~.charge rather than ad valorem taxes and then maximize that with the
!':' third party payor.
Mr. Dotrill explained that the complexity and cost to administer
['11 .,an annual assessment of 500 units is very expensive and has a high
,potential for error.
In response to Commissioner Matthews, Mr. Dotrill replied that
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February 8, 1994
waste assessments are not added to the tax roll and those
assessments are only sent to eligible residential customers.
Commissioner Norris pointed out that the County could not collect
!)i!,'ad valorem t.xes from winter visitors that do not property but
still utilize the Emergency Medical Services.
It was the coneen~ue of the Board to have the EM$ bndget include
.!~ · a number of r~venue assu~ptions ae they affect ad valorels taxes.
Mr. McNees stated that Item IX addresses Capital Project
~.:.iBudgeting Policies and includes a restatement of the Board's five (5)
:!,'years CIE plan preparation.
Mr. McNees stated that approximately five (5) mills have been
' -~lev~ed in the past couple years which is now in the General Fund for
ad vslorem support of capital projects. He explained that $4 million
:of the $8 million is committed to roads funding in FY 95 and the
remaining will be available for capital projects funding.
In response to Commissioner Saunders, Mr. McNees stated that the
$8 million figure Includes the City of Naples.
Mr. Dorrtll stated that Dr. Woodruff has not proposed any CIE
:' projects within the City limits which the County t~tll be funding, but
he will notify him of the County's budget criteria. Mr. Dorrill
~ stated that the Naples City Landing is one area which Dr. Woodruff has
~' mentioned in the past as needing expansion and/or renovating. Mr.
' Dorrill Indicated to Dr. Woodruff that the only way the Board could
consider funding of the project ts if Collier County is responsible
for construction administration and an Interlocal Agreement existed
wherein the County would receive credit and/or ownership of the
improvements made.
It ~ the consensus of the Board to budget .5392 mills.
Mr. McNees stated that it has been the Board's policy for a
number of years that all capital projects previously approved for
which no construction contract was awarded by March 31 must be resub-
mitted to be considered for funding in the next fiscal year. He
'.explained that Staff will continue with that policy unless otherwise
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ili., February 8, 1994
'. ~Mr. McNeee stated that Item X addresses a number of miscellaneous
ltems'~'ilMr. McNees explained that Staff will continue to review
appropriate services for either privatizing or for them to be brought
'~/~back in-house whichever te most cost effective.
Mr. McNees informed the Board that budgeting of attrition is an
(~'Atem that has been discussed at length in other budget forums and it
~ts something that the Civic Association recommends. Mr. McNees stated
that budgeting one percent (l~) attrition of total personal services
i~i[/iexpenses directly under the Commisston's control will result in
(approximately $400,000 and about 1/3 to 1/2 will be ad valorem
~mpacted. Mr. McNees stated that he would not recommend exceeding
:i~thrLa percent (S~) and the range on actual expenditures in salaries is
.!:;1111 frol~ 9! percent to 99 percent for the various divisions. Mr. McNees
explained that th~s is a one-time budgetary sav~ngs only.
Commissioner Constantine stated that it will be difficult to com-
mit to the three percent (S~) but a $400,000 savings is appealing.
Mr. McNees pointed out some divisions, such as EMS, actually
spend 99.5 percent of their salary budget.
Commissioner Matthews stated that she would like to see the per-
centage per department rather than set a flat percentage.
Mr. McNees stated that it can be presented by fund because that
how At will be budgeted, but it is not feasible to present it by
~artment because it will be too small a unit.
~ ..' Mr. McNees explained that the amount, rather it be $400,000 or
As utilized to pay severance expenses such as vacation pay-outs
~!~'and whatever benefits we are obligated to pay for but do not budget.
Commissioner Matthews stated that the financial statements pre-
pared by the County auditing firm has a liability for accrued vacation
sick leave.
i~Mr. MeNess explained that the County does not make an
for vacation and sick leave.
Commissioner Volpe questioned if the Constitutional Officers tra-
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February 8, 1994
,'dittonally budget for attrition or at 100 percent?
Mr. McNeea stated that he does not believe that they budget for
attrition.
In response to Commissioner Matthews, Mr. McNees replied that the
work Involved in saving the $400,000 is more than the overall savings
"is worth g~ven a one time effort.
· Commissioner Saunders stated that the money is not actually
~, savings, it Is money that goes back into reserves and the reserves
.., must be maintained at a certain level.
~.u Commissioner Matthews stated that the ad valorem taxes will have
· to be raised to make up the difference the second year because it is a
one time savings only.
Commissioner Volpe stated that Collier County ~s required to set
ast,le five percent (§~) for reserves and five percent (5~} for con-
ttngency reserves so it does not make sense to budget 100~ of salaries
since the required reserves are already in place.
Mr. McNees explained that the five percent {~) of the revenue
that cannot be appropriated represents forced conservatism by the
State of Florida and cannot be touched. He indicated that the five
percent (5~) contingency reserve can be utilized to make up the dif-
' ference.
It ~ the consensus of the Board to budget two percent
Mr. McNees stated that Item X.C addresses indirect service
· charges wherein non-general fund departments pay for services rendered
by general fund departments and it is recommended that the County con-
· .ttnue this policy.
~,.
Mr. McNees stated that contract agency funding was reduced 50
tn 1994 and the Board indicated that the funding would be
'reduced another 50 percent th~s year and no new applications would be
solicited or considered.
It Wa~ the con~en~us of the Board that the contract a~en~
~ng ~ r~c~d 50 ~rcent ~d no n~ appl~cat~o~ ~ solicited or
~': Fabrulry 8~ lgg4
f .
Mr. McNees stated that the recommendation by the Greater Naples
Civic Association for reduced Increase In worker compensation reserve
will be addressed during review of the Risk Management budget.
Mr. McNees stated that the Board of County Commissioners vacation
schedule n~eds to be established in order to develop a budget
)/calendar.
!'::([ It wa~ the conaan~us of the Board to achedule Its vmcation for
· Jlaly 5, J~ly ~2 i~ld Au~st 30, ~994.
, CITIZEN REqUEST FOR ACCESS ACROSS COUNTY-OWNeD LAND ADJACENT TO MENTOR
DRIP, IN NILLOU~HBYACKES - ST~ TO ~OCKKD WI~ ~UATION ~
~BILI~ OF CO~IN~ TO ~SS WAY ~ST ~ ~PORT ~ TO ~
~0F CO~ C~ISSI0~RS
Transportation Services Administrator Archibald stated that legal
access to a /and-locked parcel lying between Palm River and Willoughby
Acres has been requested across County-owned /and. Mr. Archibald
.explained that the two (2) five acre parcels are located immediately
· ·.north of tho Mentor Drive subdivision, east of Cypress Way and west of
,.~,Kirkland Avenue.
Mr. Archibald etated that the applicant ks requesting to gain
access directly to the east at Cypress Way which will require Staff to
contact the Condominium, Palm Crest Villas, to reach an agreement for
access, or to gain access across County owned lots which were acquired
from the subdivision to the south, Willow West. Mr. Archibald
explained that the lots were acquired for extending Airport Road north
:~'..10f Immokalee Road.
.,., Mr. Archibald informed the Board that Staff is requesting 90 days
,its contact Palm Crest Villas regarding acquisition of property to pro-
vide access to Cypress Way similar to the subdivision immediately to
the north, or whether to consider a two party agreement between the
County and the developer to provide access through the two County
' ~wned lots.
. ~ Commissioner Matthews stated that transportation problems can be
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February 8, 1994
by utilizing the land for extending Airport Road.
Commissioner Volpe questioned why Staff would be utilized to
negotiate between two (2) private property owners to provide access?
Mr. Archibald explained that part of the plan for extending
.Airport Road north provided for an interconnect to both Palm River and
~!';i(~llloughby Acres and that proposition and this proposition are one in
.the same. Mr. Archibald stated that the issue may be resolved by the
'!ipending law suit.
~:~' Mr. Archibald indicated that if no conclusions for connecting to
)x-as Way are reached in 90 days, then a two party agreement will be
br'cught back to the Board to utilize the County-owned property.
Co~isstoner Matthews loved, meconded by Conissionm~ Volpe and
ca~l'Aed unanAnoumly, that Staff proceed with evaluation and feasibi-
,lity of connecting to Cypress Way East and report back to the Board
;:Of~CountyCo~aleeionere.
· STATUS OF I~P7tOV~q~T3 PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED FOR THE ROSEMARY
':.'* C~METE~T - ~TAFF TO DETERMINE TYPE AND COST OF APPROPRIATE
i;.' IMPR~ AND REPORT BACK TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY CO)~(I:SSIONERS
Tom Olltff, Public Services Administrator, stated that in
September 1993, the Board approved an improvement plan for the
Rosemary Cemetery which included sodding, irrigation, a central monu-
ment and fencing. Mr. Olltff stated that on December 22, 1993, the
site was designated as being historically significant and all improve-
ments must go through the County~s Historic and Archaeolos~ical
J Preservation Board (HAPB).
.~'::, Mr. Olltff explained that the HAPB has approved County plans for
.!:improvements with substantial modifications, I.e. Florataz~ sod not be
,~.utiltzed, no Irrigation system be installed, and fencing to be period
)e. Mr. 011tff stated that the period fencing Is similar to wire
i."ltvestock fencing.
. Mr. Olltff pointed out that decisions of the HAPB can be appealed
i.::.. by an aggrieved party for a final decision to the County Commission and
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Februar? 8, 1994
~-. ~in'~hia case, Collier County owns the property.
Arthur Lee spoke on this item.
Mr. ellill explained that to date the County has spent $2,666 to
";i'remove gravel from the site but has not entered into any other
contracts for the improvements previously authorized.
Ron Samre, Museum Director, stated that a native Bermuda grass is
being investigated and that it to possible that no fence existed
')- 'when the cemetery was moved to Its present site. Mr. Jamre explained
that Staff can research and find the answers on what is historically
appropriate.
Mr. Olliff stated that the Rosemary Cemetery is not a tremen-
' dou~ly valuable historic site because this is not the original grave
site; it was moved from downtown.
Co~immioner Volpe noved, seconded by ContsuIoner Saunders and
carTied 4/0 (Co~Imsioner Constantine out), that ~taff d,~tsr~ine the
tF~el of i!~rovementa to be ~ada to the Rose~ Ce~ete~ ~r ~ldeli-
~s of a historical site and re~rt findings to the ~ard of C~
In response to Mr. Derrill, Mr. Jamre explained that the HAPB has
recommended no irrigation system because it may intrude on the shallow
grave sites and the long term detrimental affect of water on the
· coquina grave markers. Mr. Jamrs stated that provisions have been
made to water the site when necessary.
Ite~ ~D1 - Continued to February 15, 1994.
(2~86)
Xte~
800 MHZ RADIO SYSTEM MAINTENANCE CONTRACT WITH
CO~]NXCATXONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,062 - APPROVED
Norris IJams, Emergency Services Administrator, pointed out that
a three percent (3~) discount is allowable if the contract is renewed
i: .and payment made by February 27, 1994, reducing the amount from
'."$38,208 to $37,062.
Collimmtone~ S&underm moved, leconded by Commlssion~r Norril and
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carried unanimously, to renew the 800 MHZ radio ~ystea ~alntenance
Xtm~ ~ - Deleted
? (2885)
:!DX~"I~IXOrlIIt,~(3~JtZ)XNG ~:l"g]t~O~]lC'~ SHELTER SUPPLXKS
Ken Pineau, Emergency Management Director, stated that a media
release asking for blankets was very successful and that there is
enough community support to alleviate a shortage. Mr. Pineau pointed
out that Collier County is unique in that it provides cots for the
homeless also.
Mr. Pineau stated that blankets, pillows and sheets are needed
for Collier County special need shelters even though those persons
~needing this type shelter is requested to bring their own bedding.
Mr. Pineau explained that storage is a problem at the present
time. Mr. Pineau etated that the two (2) trailers he presently utili-
zes were built in 1962 and are stationary. Mr. Pineau informed the
Board that he would like to purchase three (3} portable trailers at a
~..' ;cost of approximately $3,800 each with funds from the State Emergency
· Management Trust Fund for storing blankets, pillows, sheets, cots and
oxygen cascade systems. Mr. Pineau stated that each trailer will be
?'x?'xlS' and there will be one available for each of the special need
shelters once the Lely High School shelter is activated.
.;Xtra ~G~ - Continued to February 15, 1994
'..Xtee~H2
NAIV~It OF FEES FOR ~ POSTING OF AN EMS AMBULANCE AT TH~ 6qlALLENGE
GOLF TOD~ TO BX HELD AT THE VINEYARDS OF NAPLES F~BRU~Y 14
THROU~ F~RUAR~ 20, 1994 - APPROVED
Oo~llaloner Saunders ~oved, asconded by ¢o~IssIonsr M~tthews
and carrle~ unanimously, to waive the fees for the ~sttng of ~ ~
~l~=e at the C~11enge Golf T~ent to ~ held at the Vineyards
of N~lee fr~ Feb~ 14 thr~gh Feb~ 20, 1994.
(3290)
'S~ION.'OF CO~T~ TO ~OVIDE ~ ~UIRED ~O~SSION~ S~VICES
~ C~ ~ CO=I~ CO~ B=~ ~STO~TION ~ ~,,O~ ~ -
.:~. ,. Fsbz'u~ry 8 ~ lgg4
,~;;~Fff g3-2:127 ANARDED TO COASTAL ENC~XNE~RINC~ CONSULTANT$~ XNC. AND STAFF
~GOTX&T~ CC~J~fRACT
Tom Conracode, Office of Capital Projects Management Director,
~ that a member of the Beach Renourishment CommittE~e, a member of
:the Purchasing Department, two (2) members of the Capital Projects
Management Office and a member of the Natural Resources Department
· comprised the Consultant Selection Committee.
· ..'~. ~ In response to Commissioner Volpa, Mr. Conracode replied that
approximately $500,000 is budgeted for this phase of the work.
Commissioner Saunders loved, seconded by Commiestoner Norris and
~-cmrl'Aedunanimoumly, that RFP 93-212~ ~ awarded to Coastal
-'~g~~ C~lt~ts, Inc. ~d Staff to negotiate I contract.
BXLL O~ SALZ TO T~U~m TS~ ~ARC0 TSLA~D B~ACa R~'NOURXSaMENT DU~Z
::.:;'. ItlLL.~OV~tS TO ~ UX=LA~D FROP~RTY 0W~ERS - APPR0WD
Tom Conrecode, Office of Capital Projects Management Director,
stated that the County constructed approximately l§O feet of dune
walkovers to preserve the dune system which protects the beach.
Mr. Conracode informed the Board that the Marco Island MSTU
funded the construction of the walkovers.
County Attorney Cuyler explained that transfer of o~mership and
'~"~tability for the structures was a condition of the permits
Tape#4
· Dave Wetgel, Assistant County Attorney, stated that the walkovers
are either extensions of previously existing we/karats prior to the
i)'~renourtshment project or were required to be provided as part of the
project because of beach expansion and dune creation. He explained
that the original walkovers were accesses to private property for the
residents or patrons of the hotels.
; ~.: Mr. Weigel stated that it has been the County~s position that ~t
';~]!never owned the we/karats and these documents make it official that
they are not publicly owned.
CoIlIIltO~lr Saunders loved, seconded by Co--lesions= Matthews
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F~bruary a~ ~gg4
a~d car~Aed un~n:l~ou~ly, to ~r~fer the Marco ~d ~ach r~~h-
~t ~ ~l~rs to the upl~d pro~r~ ~ers ~ bill o~ sale.
IOTK:
DOCUHRNTATION NOT RKCEIVRD IN CLKRK TO BOARD
OFFICK AS OF MAY 9, 1994
Pa~e 28
February S, 1994
'~F~OLUT~ON 94-56 ~ SUPPORT OF ~OUS~ BILL 101 ER ~C0~ OF
'~:', A~~ ~S IN ~IL~ D~~ ~ O~ CASES - ~D
Ramtro Manaltch, Assistant County Attorney, stated that House
Bill 101 is currently pending in the Legislature and is a bill which
plugs a loop hole tn the Statutes by clarifying that anyone receiving
':'court appointed services in dependency and other Juvenile matters
will first have to be found indigent and the court will have con-
ttnutng Jurisdiction to assure that anyone found later not to be indi-
gent, will be assessed the charges for what the County paid for the
court appointed counsel.
Mr. Manaltch explained that the Attorney's Office ts requesting
.!/adoption of a resolution tn support of House Bill 101 and authortza-
tton for a letter to be sent to the legislative delegation and
interested organizations statewide to support this measure.
Saunders moved, seconded by Coulssloner Volpe and
cmrriedu~mtmouoly, to support House Bill 101, thereby adopting
94-56.
Page 29
Adm~nistrative Assistant to the Board Fileon informed the Board
that this item is to appotnt five {5) members to serve four (4) year
',terms.
'~ "-,. ~ selection of the ~elbere for appotnt~ent to the Pelican Bay
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' ' February 8, :1994
,::Itel eXOB
Commissioner Matthews etated that the recently negotiated
contract with County Attorney Ken Cuyler provides for a three year
:contract with a three (3) month intent to renew or negottste clause.
Commissioner Matthews explained that a 60 day notice of intent to
resign is required during the three (3) year period of the contract.
Commissioner Matthews indicated that severance pay is six (6)
~.!~.)i]~onths during the first year and four (4) months for the second and
third years.
Commissioner Matthews explained that expenses covered include
membership dues in the Florida and Collier County Bar Associations,
travel and subsistence outside of Collier County.
' ' Commissioner Matthews stated that benefits are the sazae as for
.all Collier County employees.
Commissioner Matthews explained that a five percent (5~) Increase
in salary has been requested because of the substantial difference
between the County Administrator's and the County Attorney's salaries,
and no increase was received in 199! and 1993. Commissioner Matthews
!indicated that the County Attorney will not receive the three percent
(3~) or greater increase in October 1994 and the escalation clause
will not become affectire until March 2, 19~5. She explained that on
.the anniversary date of the contract, the salary will be adjusted to
reflect (1) the minimum cost of living increase granted to other
:~..( County employees or (2) an Increase equal to the percentage change in
i 'the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or (3) an increase of three percent
*?(3~), whichever is the lowest amount.
In response to Commissioner Saunders, Comm~ssioner Matthews
~xplained that the salary figure listed in Section 3.a. includes the
~-' five percent (5~) increase.
Commissioner Matthews stated that the contract includes a two
percent (2~) deferred compensation contribution because the County
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~"!~' ' February 8, 1994
'-i~ Attorney is not Included in the Senior Management Service Class in the
... State of Florida Retirement Program which would allow for an addi-
tional three percent (3~) retirement benefit.
· Commissioner Constantine stated that the term of the contract
i,", should be for two (2) years with an option for a one (1} year exten-
~ sion with two (2) months severance pay if the contract is not renewed
~'.:; for the third year which is the same as the County Manager's contract.
Commissioner Matthews explained that the County Manager's
i]]. contract allows for four (4) months severance pay If renewed for the
i~ third year.
Commissioner Constantine stated that the five percent (§~)
!/'~.'~increase ts too large and the two percent (2~) deferred compensation
i..? Is not necessary Just because the County Manager has that benefit
Cottnt¥ Attorney Cuyler stated that his increases in the past
:three (3} years have been zero percent (0~) two and one half percent
~.~:~.(2.5~) and zero percent (0~).
~,,. Commissioner Saunders stated that this contract will become
· "effective March 1, 1994 and there will be no increases until March l,
1995.
Commissioner Saunders stated that the terms of the contract are
going to be changed to reflect a two (2) year contract with a one (1)
year option to renew and if the County Attorney ts fired during the
third year, he will received four (4) months severance pay and no
severance pay if the contract is not renewed after the three (3)
years.
Commissioner Matthews explained that if the contract is not
renewed after two (2) years, then the County Attorney will receive
,.two (2) months ~everance pay.
Commissioner Volpe questioned whether the County will be respon-
;,slble for payment of the Attorney,s required annual 30 huurs of
.. ng legal education?
., Mr. Cuyler responded that a set dollar amount is a/located to all
County professionals for attendance at appropriate local seminars and
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February S, 1994
normally attends seminars granting CLE credit utilizing those
Co~atae~or~r ~tth~e ~ovad, seconded by Coulaalone~ Vo~p~ ~nd
c~r~ ~/1 {C~tm~oner Const~tlne optsad) to accept the contract
~~ Collier C~ty ~d Ke~eth B. ~yler, C~ty Attorn~, with
~ct~ 2, Te~ of E~lo~ent, ch~ged to reflect t~t the contract
~':[: ~ri~ ~e for ~ (2) years w~th ~ option to extend for one (1) year
~ 8~on 5, Te~tton ~d Sever~ce Pay, ch~ged to reflect that
~f t~ c~tract te te~ted after ~ {2) years, then ~eo (2) months
1' ~r~ce w~11 ~ ~d, thereby adopting Resolution 94-58.
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February S, 1994
OF THE OVERALL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (OEDP) I~KPORT
AND R~QUEST THAT THE ECONOMIC DKVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION CONSIDER THE
OKDP AS SATISFACTORY FOR COLLIER COUNTY tS USE - APPROVED
Commissioner Constantine stated that the Southwest Florida
Regional Planning Council, who receives grants through the Economic
Development Administration (EDA), is requesting that the Board of
'~'.County. Commissioners send a letter to the EDA endorsing the Overall
~:.Economic Development Program (OEDP) report and requesting that the
be considered as satisfactory for Collier County's use.
.:':.:.!,, Coemlesioner Volpe Roved, seconded by Conniestoner Norris and
carried 4/0 (Coeziselonar Saunders out) to authorize the Chairman to
~.*.et~n · letter of andersenant.
Its· #10D - Continued to February 22, 1994
Z~em'#10E
OF NK~SPAPER FOR ADVERTISEMENT OF THE DELINQUENT TAX ROLL -
'NAPLES DAILY NEITS SELECTED
Steve Carne//, Purchasing Director', stated that the tax col/actor
(requested that the Board of County Commissioners, pursuant to Florida
i~iDepartment of Revenue re~ulations, select the newspaper of publication
~o advertise the delinquent tax roll.
Mr. Camell explained that the largest newspaper of circulation
~:for maximum exposure should be utilized. Mr. Camell stated that the
~les Daily News is offering to advertise the tax roll at' a discount
i?.of approximately 75 percent.
' : Commissioner Saunders ·eyed, seconded by Commissioner Matthews
' and carried unanimously, that the Naples Daily News be selected as the
newspaper of publication to advertise the delinquent tax roll.
.see Recessed: 3:00 P.M. - Reconvened: 3:25 P.M. at which tiaa
Recording Secretary Metz replaced Recording Secretary Fernlay see
· ( los)
Item ~2C3
,~' RESOLUTION 94-59 RE RATE RESOLUTION MODIFICATION REDUCIN0 THE
CONSTHUCTION/DKMOLITION DISPOSAL FEK AND KSTABLISHIN~ THE MANDATORY
' MULTI-F,~(ILY RECYCLIN~ COLLKCTION FK~ - ADOPTED
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February! 8, 1994
"Legal notice having been published in the Naples Daily News on
'January 23, 2994, as evidenced by Affidavit of Publication filed with
the Clerk, public hearing was opened.
,' Mr. David Russell, Acting Solid Waste Management Director.
'announced that this item addresses previous Board action on reducing
the Construction/Demolition Disposal Fee and establishes the multi-
."'family recycling collection fee.
~; Co~attsetoner Saunders ~ovsd, seconded by Couisetone~ Matthes~ to
~-..?~qrrov~ the R~te Resolution ~odificatlon reducing the
construction/demolition disposal fee and establishing the ~andatory
multt-fmuily ~ecycltng collection fee.
The following person spoke on the subject:
Frances C. Barsch
?"Responding to Ms. Barsch's question, Mr. Russell stated that the
new contract reduces the construction/demolition recycling expense to
the County by $5.00 per ton. He noted the savings are then passed on
.to the contractors.
Mr. Russell reported the contract is for a two year term with
renewal options.
Commissioner Constantine closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Norris replied that these savings will be passed on
to the homeowner by the contractor who factors the savings Into the
?cost of building the home.
Commissioner Constantine pointed out that the people who have
:,existing homes have nothtog to do with the Issue. He ex91ained that
i..,ithls Rnterprtse Fund is for waste material being generated through
construction/demolition materials. He disclosed, that if those expen-
ses decrease, the charge can be reduced for the service provided.
Commissioner Matthews disclosed Collier County charges $25.00 per
ton tipping fees for residential waste, while most other counties
twice that amount.
Upon call for the question, the ~otlon carried unanlatou~l¥,
thereby ~dopttng Resolution 94-59.
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~'22C4
February 8, 1994
lt~IOLUTION 94-60 SNTTINO FORTH THE INTENT TO USZ TH~ UNIFORNI~"I'HOD OF
~CO~~ ~ S~C~ AS~ES~ FOR COLLECTION OF NON-~ V~O~
B~I~CA~ON OF ~TION~ FACILITIES ~ ~DI~ ~S,
~I~ OF CO~VATION OR ~ES~ ~S ~ DEBT S~ICE ON
O~~IN~ ~ ~A~ BO~S ~R ~ P~LIC~ ~Y SERVICES
DIVISION - ~D
Legal notice having been published in the Naples Daily News on
January 10, 17, 24, and 31, 1994, as evidenced by Affidavit of
Publication f/led with the Clerk, public hearing was op,~ned.
..~:: ~. Mr. James Ward, Division Administrator for Pelican Bay Services,
~.announced that this Item is to utilize the Property Appraiser and Tax
Collector for collecting the non-ad Valorem Assessments for 1994.
Commissioner Constantine closed the public hearing.
CoesaiNioner Saunders ~rved, seconded by Comaissionfir Volpe, and
ca~$ed 4/0 (C~l~Loner ~tth~ ~t), that Resolution 94-60 letting
forth ~ts ~nt~t to ~e the Un~fo~ Method of co~lect~n~ non-~
~o~ ~~te w~th~n the Pe~c~ ~y ~c~pa~ S~ce. T~ ~d
~f~t ~t ~ adopted.
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February 8, 1994
Irma ~12C5
~.~ESO~,,IFTXON 94-~1 RB PET/TZON ~NR-93-3, WIr. T.,TAM F. BART~TJ., REQUESTTR'G
**~ ~I'REBT .IZIIJ~ CH&NG~ FRON COI~B~'RCE STREET TO ~0UTHB&¥ DRIVE
LOCA~ IN VANDB:RBIr.? BEACH CENTER 5UBDTVZSZOR - ADOPT,.,~D
Legal notice having been published in the Naples Datl~ News on
January 23, 1994, as evidenced by Affidavit of Publication filed with
· the Clerk, public hearing was opened.
i:.'* There were no public speakers.
Commissioner Saunders closed the public hearing.
Ccmm/sston~v Saundera ~oved, aeconded by Co~tesiona~ Volpe, and
carried 4/0 (Commissioner Natthews out), that Resolution 94-61 re
z~':~'P~titlon~lR-93-3 b~ adopted.
Legal notice having been published in the Naples Daily News on
January 23, 1994, as evidenced by Affidavit of Publication filed with
ill. the Clerk, public hearing was opened.
Wayne Arnold, Sen/or Planner, advised this request is for a s/de
yard setback reduction from the required 15 feet to ?.5 feet to allow
the applicant to Install a mooring piling at the existing dock fact-
~*:ltty. Planner Arnold stated the applicant currently moors a boat at
the dock, however, a boat lift cannot be installed without the
Installation of a second mooring p/ling.
Planner Arnold announced that the Collier County Planning
Commission reviewed this issue and unanimously recommended approval.
Commissioner Volpe noted there are letters of object/on from the
owners in the the Lids Club, a condominium across the waterway.
Mr. Arnold remarked that the complaints are related more to
aesthetics and the view versus the impact on their development. He
further stated that nine of the other 18 docks already have boat lift
facilities and one more would not cause any additional Impact.
Commissioner Norris commented that the piling would not extend out
any farther than it would if a boat was docked there without the lift.
There were no public speakers.
Commissioner Constantine closed the public hearing.
Cmee~eetm~er N~rrls ~ovad, seconded by Commissioner Volpe And
=ar~te~ 4/0 (C~tlltOner ~tthm ~t}, t~t Resolution 94-62 re
~t~t~ V-93-3~ ~ a~pted.
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· TAFF.. DZI~CTED TO FORNARD A LETTER TO Tire U.S. CORP5 OF ENGINEERS
~ ~ ~~ON OF ~ TI~ P~IOD ~ ~~ TO ~ITS
~~ ~ FI~ OF ~0~ IN ~LD~ GA~
Commissioner Matthews presented an update on the U.~. Army Corps
of Engineers, noting that opposition by the EPA has been registered
with the Corps regarding permits for clearing and filling one acre of
property in Golden Gate Estates.
~ '~i - Commissioner Matthews suggested the intent is to lift the general
permit completely, which would cause citizens desiring to build a home
in Golden Gate Estates to seek a separate U.S. Army Corps permit. She
' said she was advised by Mr. Bergman of the U.S. Army Corps that this
action could e~tend the permit period up to 12 months due to the
Increased permitting needed. She Indicated that Mr. Clark, Acting
~('(.:Communtty Development Services Administrator, sent a letter requesting
'-.'~an extension of the comment period, in order to provide the Board of
County Commissioners time to work with the U.S. Army Corps, to keep
the general permit in place. Commissioner Matthews explained that
without a request for an extension, the Board would not have time to
.'check into the matter.
Commissioner Saunders asked if the extension has been granted, to
which Commissioner Matthews replied she did not know, but, Mr. Bergman
Ji agreed to make a telephone call to Miami to request that the Board be
'.!"allowed the extension.
~ . Co~miseloner Constantine stated that he is concerned because the
letter states "the County would like to have the opportunity to pro-
vide a proposal to the Corps", adding that last week the Board of
/.. County Commissioners decided to take no action.
' Commissioner Matthews disagreed, stating the Board of County
~Commtastoners decided they did not have enough time or sufficient
~'[informatton regarding the issue to take any action.
Commissioner Constantine emphasized that the letter expressed the
desire of the County, when it was not what the entire Board had
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,reseed.
County Manager Dotrill voiced his concern regarding the EPA's
Involvement which would seriously affect property rights and the time
~lt would take to obtain a permit.
Commissioner Volpe remarked that the Chairman's point Is well made,
./.'and recalled expressing his concern at the Strategic Planning Session
:.)~?wtth regard to Staff's failure to bring this issue to the Board well
~in advance of the deadline.
.~'* '.* Commissioner Volpe suggested Commissioner Matthews pursued the
matter primarily because these are her constituents, however, he
recognized that orderly procedure should have been followed.
:17, A brief discussion ensued regarding the appropriateness of
:..Commissioner Matthews direction.
In response to Commissioner Norris' inquiry, Commissioner Matthews
~:'.iexplatned that the general permit allows the home builder to clear or
8,000 square feet of their lot in Golden Gate Estates. If that
,:permit Is lifted, every homeowner will have to go to the Army Corps of
Engineers and petition for a separate permit, which could extend the
process of building their home 9 to 12 months.
C~lsetoner Saunders moved, seconded !~, Commissioner Volpe and
'CaZTt~d unani~ously, to direct Staff to forward m letter to the U.S.
Ar~FCcrrpe of ~ngineere requesting an extension of the tt~e period,
["' ~nd-~h~r~ Et~T£ report back to the Board in two weeks.
(920)-
,COHRICTIOIlI~A!tDII~ ~ OF CODE ENFORC~XENT BOARD MEmBer
Administrative Assistant to the Board Fileon corrected her pre-
sentation made at the February ! meeting, declaring the appointment
made to the Code Enforcement Board is for three years, as opposed to
~:::':the four year term she previously stated.
~S~rI~ATEGIC PLANNINO WORKSHOP TO BE HKLD FEBRUARY 28, 9:00 A.M. AT
Administrative Assistant to the Board Ftlson informed the Board
that the meeting for the next Strategic Planning Workshop will be held
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~:~t the Museum on Monday, February 28, 1994, at 9:00 A.M.
(925) ,~ .....
FOR AIRPORT AUTHORITY TO BE INTERVIEWED
['~? ' MS. Ftlson informed the Board that she has received four resumes
i::!for the position at the Marco Airport Authority, stating that only two
applicants are from Marco Island and meet the qualifications.
Commissioner Constantine scheduled an appointment for Interviews
· to be held at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, February 15, 1994, during the
~:.Re~ular Board meeting.
/~i SE~TFF'S OFFICE TO DO AN ASSESSMENT RE~RDINO SECURITY ~S~S ~R
County Manager Dorr~11 announced that he met with the Shertff's
· .'~ Department to discuss security provisions for the Board of County
Commissioners and executive offices. He reported the Sher~ff~a Office
has been requested to do an assessment of security on the third floor
of Butld~n~ "F" and report back with recommendations. H~ stated that
;!~reltmtnary Information will be available this Friday.
~iI Mr. Dotrill noted the Sheriff's Department suggested several
things that can be done, short of ~hystcal security, such as electronic
; .doors.
In addition to doing the requested assessment and making recom-
mendations. the Sherlff~s Department will also give advise for home
security, if the Board or ~embers of their families should receive a
threat.
· ;,,,, $'$ Colmtlitoner NorrII moved, seconded b~ Commileloner
~'" ~~ ~d carried unanimously, that ~he following It~ under
'!, ~ coziest &~enda be approved and/or adopted: ess
ACC~FTANC~ OF~AT~R FACILITIES AND SECURITY FOR COCO BAY AT P~LICAN
BA~ -- WITN ~TI~DLATIONS AS LISTED IN_THE EXECUTIVE $UMMAHY
/ O
· 'MATIR'FACILITZES ACCEPTANCE FOR PIPKR'S GROVE, PHASE Z-B - WITH
N0.~E: DOGUMENTS NQT RECEIVED AS OF ~A! 9. ~99%
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See Page ~'/
Item #16&4
ACC~FTANC~ OF PKRFORMANCK BOND ~R ~SC~ZN~ FOR Sl~ D~~
~. g2~8 'C~XLLON ~CK'
ACCEPTMIC~ OF ~RKKVOCABLK LETTER OF CREDIT FOR LANDSCAPING SKCURITY
FOR SZTI DKVKLOP!q]E31T FLA~ NO. 92-22 "FIKLDSTOIFK VILLAC31e, PILiLSK
See Pages //~(~_ .//~C~
Ztem~16&6 - ¢ontAnued to February 15, 1994
FINAL PLAT Or 'RKPLAT OF TRACT 77, GOLDEN GATE
- ICZTH STIPULATIORS AS LISTED IR THE ]EXECUTIVE
Item ,16A8
AUTHORIZATIO~ lq~ RKCORDING OF FINAL PLAT OF "GRKKN HERON ACRES" - ~ITH
STIFULATIONS AS LISTED IN TH~ EXECUTIVE SU!~ARY
Ztem~l~&10
~OLUTZO~ 94-55A AUTHORIZING T/~ FINAL PLAT OF "GERMA~ MOOD~" AND
~3[~I'XOIIOF CO~STRUCTIOR AND MAINTENANCK &GRE~NNT - WZTB
8TZPUT~TZONSAS LISTED IN THg K]I~CUTZVg SUMMARY
February
94-64 AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE NOT TO EXCEED ONE IK~NDI~ED
'" "I~IltT~DOLLAI~ TO PURCHASE A PLAQUE TO RECOGlqlZE OUTST&NDING VOLUNTEER
i:": S~rV]C~ O,T~ C~USA G~XCL~ CIWC GROUP
Ite~ #36C2
~FRIATION OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO THE PARKS AND REC~EATION
· DEPAKTM~NTTO OPERATE ADDITIONAL SU~r~R CAMP LOCATIONS AT EAST NAPLES
MIDDLI SCIKXSL, VIN]~fA~DS AND BIO CYI~RESS EL~3~ENTARY SCHOOLS
~ AM]~IDMEIT ~COGNIZING AN ADDITIONAL $47,716 IN STATE AID TO
FY94
~C~ON OF TH~ SATISFACTION O, NOTICE OF PRONISE TO PAY AND
~A~R~!~IT TO EXTEND PAYMENT OF SEWER IMPACT FEES FOR E.G. AND JANET
CKETELLA, NANNETT~ KLEIN AND TIMOTHY FReeMAN GERHARDT, MILLIAM AND
PATRICIA OONNE~ING, CHARLES K~LLKR, AND MArTIN AND MARIA WR~ST
Ite~ ~6D2
BID PROCESS NAIVED AND AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE A GORMAN-RUPP
~'LIFT ~TATION FROM BLANKENSHIF AND ASSOCIATES, INC. - IN
THE l I I SUIT 0T $33,900.00
'ACCEFTAII~E OF A T~NANCYATWILL R~LATIONSHIPWITH COLLIER ENTERPRISES
~f :.REALTY ~I~K~F, INC. (LESSOR) ON A MO~ TO M0~ ~SIS ~R ~
:.' ~I~TION ~' O~I~ SPACE ON HO~KSHOZ DRI~ ~I~ IS ~Y
Item #16E2
',:'::~XECUTIOI OF C01TRACT #ITH 0~AL HEALTH S~VICES 0F ~0R~DA, INC.
(RFP
See Pages /~} iT" //7
BID ~'93-2106 AIgARD~D TO MODERN AIR CONDITIONING, INC. FOR THE
~ OF THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT~ AT THE THE GOLDEII (lATE
LIBelS"f- IN TH~ AMOUNT OF 817,463.00
Item el6H1 - 14oved to Item #8H3
I~. #'~ 6H2
OF J PURCHASE ORDER TO ~ORIDA ~ i LZG~ C~ ~R ~
75
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BID'JR3. 94--2138 FOR NAFLZS LAHDFILL STO~~ Z~O~, ~SE IX
?~JJ[~ ~ ~x~, INC. - ZN ~ ~ OF 068,222.84
Xtra #16H4 - Moved to Item #8H4
Xtra #16H5
AUTHORZZATZO!I OF ~ 0~ ~ ~ ~ ~
BZDDZ~ ~SZ~ ~ ~IM ~R BUILDING B ~0VATION
CORRKSPONDKNCK - FXLKD AND/OR RKFKRRKD
The following miscellaneous correspondence was flied and or
referred as presented by the Board of County Commiss~onere:
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1993 TAX ROLL
01/26/94
1993 TANGIBLE P~I~ONAL PROFERTY
.:,., No. Date
01/21/94
01/25/94
· 1993-120/122
;1993-124/125
:*~: ,.// ~
There being no further business for the Good of the Count~, the
aeeting was adjourned by Order of the Chair - Time: 3:55 P.M.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS/EX
OFFICIO GOVERNING BOARD,S, OF
SPECIAL D=RICTS UNDER ITS
,_ ,,fT
~pproved by the Board on
~j or as corrected
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