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BCC Minutes 06/12/1989 W Naples, Florida, June 12, 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 da"e at 9:00 A.M. in WORKSHOP SESSleR in Building "F" of the Government Complex, East Naples, Florida, with the following members present: CHAIRMAN: Burt L. Saunder~ VICE-CHAIRMAN: Max A. Hasse, Jr. Richard S. Shanahan Michael J. Volpe Anne Goodnight ALSO PRESENT: Maureen Kenyon and Annaliese Kraft. Deputy Clerks; Neil Dorrill, County /1anager; Tom Olliff, Assistant to the County Manager; Kevin O'Donnell, Public Services Administrator; George Archibald, Transportation Services Administrator; Frank Brutt, Community Development Administrator; James Reardon, Emergency Services Administrator; Mike Arnold, Utilities Administrator; William Lorenz, Environmental Services Administrator; Russell Shreeve, HUI Director; Jeff Perry, MPO Director; Martha Skinner, Social Services Director; and Leo Ochs, Administrat~ve Services Administrator. I Page 1 , .. I JUNE 12, 1989 Tape #1 AOE!fDA Strategic Planning Workshop County Manager Dorrill stated that this is part of an effort in developing a strategic plan with goals and objectives for the County, adding that the top list of issues, projects, and problems confronting the County have been identified in the document that was presented to the Board for this meeting. He noted that there have been public opinion surveys done \/hich will be completed the first week cf. J\'.ly and, as a result of this meeting, all issues will be combined into a strategic plan of goals and objectives for the County for the coming year and adopted as part of the budget process. PtTBLIC ID'ORMATIOll AJro AIlfARDZSS Assistant to the County Manager Olliff stated that this deals with the need to improve the County's ab~lity to get information prepared by the County to the public. He indicated that there is no formal way at this ti!lle that Staff is getting information to the public. He noted that there are several options listed and Staff is recommend:!ng that a quarterly bulk mailin¡ newsletter be initiated which will outline some of the on-going projects, programs, and policy decisions, in order to make the community feel that they are part of the County. He stated that Staff has looked at public relations firms or someone that can package information professionally, because there is no one on staff that can do this. He noted that a second objective is to deter- mine if additional efforts and resources are needed and reflect those in the proposed FY 89-90 budget and another objective is to implement approved program enhancements in FY 89-90. County Manager Dorrill stated that he is trying to improve and centralize the responsibility for public affairs in the Manager's otiice. The objective tor the quarterly newsletter and the County Mana7er's report of staff and department activities. He noted that it should be determined if a full-time public affairs officer is needed or consulting type public relations advice. He noted that this would ~ Page 2 .---.-....-.-- -,..------ _..0.'._- ---. I JUNE 12, 1989 be incorporated into the budget documents and would be ready tor review during the summer. Commissioner Volpe stated that communication is important and he teels that a newsletter should be more often than quarterly. Assistant to the County Manager Ollitf stated that the cost bene- fit is strong and the amount of dollars that is put in is worth the benetit that is received by way of better public understandin~. In answer to Commissioner Hasse, County Manager Dorr ill stat'~d that there will be some budget numbers developed and the program will be tunded with available funds, adding that these documents will be ready ln July for the Board to lo~k at. He noted that he would like to have a separate budget next year tor public relations. Commissioner Volpe stated tHat rather than hiring a public rela- tions firm, he would rather see a County employee hired as a public relations otficer. Commissioner Goodnight concurred with Commissioner Volpe regarding this mat~er. Commissioner Shanahan indicated that he would like to see a newsl~tter mailed every six weeks instead of quarterly. County Manager Dorrill stated that the newsletter would be sent to registered voters and they would have a copy of the work product ready tor July. Commissioner Volpe stated that he feels that it w~uld be appropriate tor the County Manager to provide the media with the County Manager's corner and update the community each month by way ot a guest commentary in the Naples Daily News on a regular bacis. Commissioner Saunders stated that it appears that the Commission agrees with the concept of distributing information in some form at some intervals and these decisions will be made during the budget process. PRODUCTIVITY County Manager Dorri..l stated that this issue involves produc- . tivity, adding that there has been a very good productivity ettort tor the last two years, but there has been a bad job of conveying the g Page 3 .--.-.-. I JUNE 12, 1989 rest~lts or the benefits to the Commission as a whole. He noted that any government agency needs to be concerned with productivity, cost savings, more tor the tax dollar, budget cutting and doing things more efficiently. He noted that a review of various productivity options were done in his office and there have been 13 management and cost etficiency studies done in the past two years. He stated that the results from these studies show that there is a rather productl~e management and productivity program in his agency. He noted tha.l: these types of studies are good business, adding that he is encouraging departments and divisions to seek the assistance of the budget management staff to do these studies. He stated that it appears that the Board is interested in increasing productivity measur~s and as a result of this, there will be a minor expansion for this effort. He indicated that there will be studies disclosed to the public that have been done whether they are good or bad. He indicated that the public needs to be convinced that the work being done results in higher efficiency or results in decisions being made to change the way things are being done or to improve the way things are being done. Commissioner Saunders stated that the report indicates that there is some level of misunderstanding on the part of the Commission con- cerning the efforts of the County Manager. He indicated that it sounds as though the County Manager will be continuing the past ettorts and increasing those efforts to be sure that County government is more cost etficient and to let t~e public know that they are getting the biggest amount of services for the dollars available. He noted that he appreciates the efforts of the County Manager and the comment that these efforts will continue and be expanded, keeping in mind the need to keep the cost within a reasonable amount. Commissioner Volpe stated that he would suggest that there be an employee suggestion program, noting that if employees have an incen- tive they can identify area~ where efficiency can be improved. County Manager Dorrill stated that there has been an employee suggestion program that has been a dismal failure only because there { Page " .,.-...---- I JUNE 12, 1989 was not an incentive for the employees. He noted that Cape Coral has a progra~ where they share the cost savings with the employee that made the suggestion and he would like to look into this program. Commissioner Shanahan stated that he feelR that productivity goals and objectives should be set and looked at every quarter in order to keep everyone up-to-date on what is going on in the County. 01\0M'T1I MAXAQDĊ’1fT Assistant to the County Manager Olliff stated that this j.tem deals with the Growth Management Plan and, specifically, funding for the Capital Improvement Element, adåing that the background outlines that the:e is $236 million for the capital improvements that are scheduled to be completed over the next five years. He noted that the Plan is totally funded and was approved by DCA, adding that as part of that tunding there w~re several new funding sources that were outlined that need to be approved by the Board to make the full capital improvement program work. He stated that there is about $48 million of new reve- nues within that plan and there is new and different types ot revenues including "GO" bond issues that are required to go to voters as well as stormwater run-oft utIlity fees. He noted that the Board has taken some steps in that direction with regards to parks and library impact fees. He noted that there are still road impact fees coming torth and the utility run-off fee is scheduled to be completed once the storm- water management master plan is received. He noted that the tinancing plan needs to be in the forefront of thought during the budget process and over the course of the next five years. He indicated that by August of 1989, the new revenue sources need to be adopted as outlined in the Plan or the plan will have to go back and be adjusted in terms of the level at service. Mr. Olliff stated that the next issue is still the Capital Improvement Project and how there is a great deal of pressure put on the County to complete its ~apital improvement projects because of the Growth Management Plan. He noted that development and continued growth in the County depends on the ability of the County to provide .f Page IS "",.,-",..,,_. I JUNE 12, 1989 those governmental services. He stated that the t irst objective, which is to restructure the organization to better meet this challenge, has been accomplished. He stated that the second objective is to research some funding me:thods to allow tor total pro- ject tinancing at the project's inception. He indicated that the third objective is to improve information tlow and the Board needs to know what is going on in the County with capital projects. He noted that the last objective is the legislation which would allow for a "design-build" process, 'ldding that the Development Services f'\'.!l'.~ing is an example of this process. Hr. Ollitt noted that the next issue is vested rights, noting that the Growth Management Plan is to do a three year re-evaluation ot all existing and non-constructed zoning within the County which was one ot DCA's primary objections to the plan. He noted that Staff is trying to resolve this matter, adding that there were two basic options to resolve this. He noted that one option was immediate, which would make all zoning comply with the comprehensive plan and the second option is to pick a time period in-oetween. He stated that Staff is generally working with a March, 1990 date with DCA to see if this will be approved. He noted that there are 1!S0 PUD's that have beon approved and in the vested rights category, adding that Staff has done about 40 of these PUD's to date. He noted that if the March date is selected, Staff could not do the zoning re-evaluation within that time period and then it would become incumbent upon a property owner to show the County that he is vested. Commissioner Shanahan stated that if March, 1990, is acceptable to DCA, the County should agree with it. He noted that there are already people coming in with five and ten year old PUD's that they are trying to get into a proper format. He stated that he feels that thi'!l matter should be placed upon the property owner. Commissioner Saunders stated that one of the comments he pre- viously made with regards to vested rights is that he did not want to do anything with vested rights that changed existing Florida law. He {; Page 6 .._,--", I JUNE 12, 1989 noted that the Commission also took this position at that time. He noted that when the Commission now looks at a ten year old pun that has a commercial and residrmtial section, the Board will have to make a de'termination if the commercial in the PUD is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and if it is not, then it has to be determined if it is vested. He stated that if it is not vested, then the Commission can down-zone it. GOLDP GATE AJfI) IMMOnLEB MASTER P~ Cowßunity Development Administrator Brutt stated that this i'.' aue concerns the development implementation of the Golden Gate and Immokalee Master Plan, adding that a tremendous amount of work has gone into this. He noted that Golden Gate has a citizen's steering committee and around 7,000 mail outs were sent to the community to determine their main concerns. He indicated that Staff has been working with the Immokalee Citizen'~ Technical Committee with regards to their plan. He indicated that part ot the major difficulties in Immokalee is the population; the permanent, the migrant, etc., which was the first activity that was undertaken. He noted that a land use map is being prepared and he expects to have both projects to the CCPC and then to the BCC in the early part of the fall. He stated that trom an economic standpoint there is a need to get away from agri- culture in lmmokalee and get into a more diversitied economy, which is industrial. D&VELOPtmJrT SDVICES - PROCESS IMPROVDmJffS Assistant to the County Manager Olliff stated that Development Services in its implementation requires a great deal of ordinance rewriting and consolidation in order to make that process work. He noted that part of the Icard-Merrill contract is a unified land deve- lopment code which they are working on and will unity ~~l the develop- alent processes into a single document so that they make sense with each other. He stated that the land development regulations required by the Growth Management Pliln are also being worked on which are due by August 1, 1989. He indicated that there is a great deal of process 1 Page 7 , I JUNE 12, 1989 change going on and the purpose is to tighten the controls. He stated that if the information is available when requested, Statt will be able to guarantee certain turn-around times with a quality review. He stated that there are a lot of new regulations that will be coming into place with regards to the Growth Management Plan which will be presented to the Board in the near future. He noted that there is a lot ot work to be done in the next few months. Commissioner Volpe stated that he feels that there will have ';:0 be sollie special meetings to accomplish all the requirements of the Growth Management Plan as well as the requirements for the budget. Mr. Olliff stated that he feels that there will be a couple issues that may not make the Augus~ 1, 1989, deadline but Tallahassee has indicated that as long as a substantial etfort is made, there will not be a problem. SOLID WU'R MAJU.GmIĊ’lfT Environmental Services Administrator Lorenz stated that this issue covers solid waste, water management, groundwater, natural resources and advisory boards. He stated that for the disposal ot solid waste, they are working on a master plan. He indicated that Statf is looking into the technologies of how to handle solid waste and certain cri- teria is being focused that will minimize the technological market and economic risks. He indicated that recycling will be part of the solid waste management plan as well as the requirement tor the landfill space. He stated that the solid wa&te f.teld is constantly changing and new technologies are emerging quickly. He stated that Stat! needs the flexibility to be able to react to changing conditions and bring in new technologies tor the future but at the same time, the plan has to proceed so that everyone knows what direction the County ~ill be pursuing. Mr. Lorenz noted that another issue in Solid Waste deals with the collection issue as oppose~ to processing and disposal, adding that the solid waste collection system strategy has to support the pro- cessing and disposal components of the master plan. He noted that one g Page 8 ".. I JUNE 12, 1989 issue is the competitive bid contract versus franchise agreements and the other issue is mandatory collection, which have to be addressed. He noted that these issues will be coming back to the Board in the fall with a recommendation for competitive bidding or mandatory collection. Hr. Lorenze noted that another component ot Solid waste is hazar- dous waste management, adding that there are three components ot this strategy. He stated that one is using the hazardous waste collection center; the second strategy is the program for small quantity ~~n~ra- tors of hazardous waste and Staff needs to determine if there is any existing or past problems and to be sure that small business people understand that certain materials are considered hazardous or a threat to the environment. He noted that the thi~d strategy is a petroleum storage tank program which will be established by September 30, 1989. He noted that DER does not have the manpower to inspect and monitor all petroleum storage tanks that exist in the State and there is a program to contract with local governments to do this. He noted that Staff is working on an agreement with DER and this will be coming back to the BCC as a new program for next year. He noted that there would be money available for two years for this program. ~ACK IU.!'D USOtTRCE MAKAOJDmJIT Environmental Services Administrator Lorenz stated that with regards to this issue, the concern here is how the projects will be tunded and the criteria that will be used to establish the priorities to implement this project. He noted that through the development of the master plan, the Board will have to give Staff direction con- cerning the level of service standards. He noted that surface water management is intimately related to groundwater resources and other environmental issues are also related. He noted that the environmen- tal concerns will b~ addressed in the water master plan. He noted that the scope of services provided by the Water Management Department has included the maintenanc" and development of capital improvements, project reviews, excavati=~ ordinances and water management systems q Page 9 '--'~ r ,,-_.o<,,~,,"'."""'~--"-"-' ""---'-'-- -'"---, -.-,-,.-- -...-- I JUNE 12, 1989 which are now currently provided by the Development Services Depart- ment. He indicated that the aquatic plant control and maintenance of some ot the large canals is being taken over by the Water Management District. He stated that current resources will have to be shifted with regards to this matter, noting that Staff can move into the smaller drainage areas and provide for aquatic plant control in those areas. He indicated that he will have to look at the Water Management Department in order to provide a more comprehensive water reS::;':lrce planning group that will look at the broader issues of water ~a~age- .ent for potable water supply, municipal supply, maintenance of aquatic systems, supply for environmental concerns, and to be more of a working liaison with the South Florida Water Management District as they develop watershed master plans. Tape #2 GItOOJrIMATD USOO1tCJ: MAJlAQDĊ“JrT Environmental Services Administrator Lorenz stated that this issue is to develop a coordinated water resources conservation program. He noted that there is not currently a contact in the County for water conservation. He indicated that in providing continuity with the Wa~er Management Department, 1::here is a possibility of the County developing more ot a coordinated approach to water resources planning ot which a water conservation program would be part ot. He noted that this program should focus on demand management similar to the SFWMD and there is also a need of a further assessment of the water supplies. He stated that he is asking tor direction concerning the new roles and expanded service of the Water Management Department. He stated that there is a need for a more coordinated degree and a solid approach to water resources planning. Commissioner Volpe stated that reducing the availability of the water to the end user has been a way of conserving water. Mr. Lorenz stated that ~he Growth Management Plan requires this type of a program and coor~ination is going to be very important. Commissioner Shanahan stated that a program has to be developed to }O Page 10 . - . ---.,....... .---.-"" -,- . I JUNE 12, 1989 work in conjunction with the SFWMD as in the next five years, this is a critical issue. SUUACZ IlfATO ØSOOJtCK MAlIAamaJIT Environmental Services Ad~inistrator Lorenz stated that this issue is the extent ot County involvement for monitoring and developing management programs for the estuarine system. He stated that there are two areas that need to be focused on; one is the tunding of a comprehensive estuarine monitoring program and the second is the extent of the County participation in a Naples Bay management ~'rr,~ra:n and bay management organization. He indicated that the Growth Management Plan requires the County to have a monitoring plan in place by March 1, 1990, adding that a monitoring program that would identity certain problems and establishing base line conditions tor evaluating future trends would cost approximately $75,000 - $80,000 annually. He indicated that he has currently allocated $10,000 tor this program in this fiscal year to establish some pilot studies in order to design the program turther. He indicated that with regards to the Naples Bay management program, the Commission adopted a resolution that directed Staff to work out with the City staff an agreement which will be brought back to the Board for acceptance. GROOJrI:IMA TO øso OR C E MAJf A a DII JrT Environmental Services Administrator Lorenz stated that a ground- water protection ordinance is being developed and much of the focus is on wellfield protection. He stated that there are numerous technical issues that will have to be brought to the Board. He noted that the fairness of proposed prohibitions and restrictions within proposed wellfield protection zones will have to be implemented. He noted that it will have to be decided whether grandfathering of existing land uses and facilities will be implemented or compensation provided. He reported that a large issue is what the effect of the proposed requirements will be on the siting of future welltields. He noted that there are five zonef. of protection that approximate groundwater travel time ot 1, 2, 5, 10, and 20 years, adding that 20 years is the )1 Page 11 " .. ,.".----....' "........,,-,..- --~-, --.-- . ..--.-., I JUNE 12, 1989 extent of the wellfield mandgement zone where the restrictions will be taking place. n TU1\AL USOO1tC U MAR A (J EMD'1' Environmental Services Administrator Lorenz stated that this issue is to develop the appropriate professional and technical staft to build up the Natural Resources Management Department to meet a variety ot requirements which is a very ambitious environmental conservation program that has been set torth in the Growth Management Plan. He stated that numerous development standards have been developed t':.r various habitats. He noted that a Coastal Management Plan is to be done by August 1, 1990. He noted that the issue is tunding, adding that the depa:-tment must be funded in such a fashion in order to accomplish the objectives. He stated that there is also a need tor a good environmental data base th"1t will allow them to put data on a map to manage it, work with it, and then analyze it. He noted that the annual cost for the salaries of staff is around $200,000. CITIZKlI PARTICIPATIOll ElIVIROKMElITAL ADVISORY BOARD Environmental Services Administrator Lorenz stated that there are numerous environmental advisory boards and their focus has been on land development reviews. He noted that a Natural Resources Technical Advisory Committee will have to be developed which will focus on environmental programs and problems. He noted that there would be a need to coordinate these activities with the other advisory boards, adding that one alternative would be to formalize the creation of the advisory committee required by the Growtt Management Plan by taking the existing EAC and limit its role to policy recommendations and development ot programs and ordinances. ..... Rece..: 11 :00 A.M. - Reconvened: 11:10 A.M. ..... PUBLIC WACILITIES Commissioner Saunders indicated that with regards to transpor- tation. there is not a need for a presentation and asked it there were any questions from the Com~ission concerning the report. In answer to Commissioner Volpe, Transportation Services J~ Page 12 -"",,""".'."- I JUNE 12, 1989 Adainistrator Archibald stated that currently the impact fee ordinance allows tor the use ot coll~cted funds on the state or county road system, but there is not a separate impact tee system for state roads. He stated that there are cases where there are individual impact tee districts where it is most appropriate that the arterial roads serving that district is a state road and it would be appropriate tor those impact tees to be used on that state road rather than a county roa1. Commissioner Saunders stated that the policy that has bee~ ~~opted is that this will be done on a case by case basis, noting that on S.R. 951 the Board has voted to potentially use impact tees on that state road. He noted that at some point, impact fees may need to be con- sidered for Davis Blvd. PJtOr'.cTIO- or LIR AJrD PROPUTY Commissioner Saunders questlone~ if there are any questions on any of the areas under Mr. Reardon's report. In answer to Commissioner Shanahan, Emergency Services Administrator Reardon stated that over the past year the Citizens' Study Group has been looking over the topic of integration and they have found that there is a lot more to it than what was in the tirst report. He noted that if there is not a well integrated plan between local municipalities and special taxing districts, there could be a moratorium enacted according to House Bill 599. He noted that a report will be coming back to the Board for their consideration with regards to consolidation. He stated +hat the Citizens' Study group has taken a close look at integration of EMS, fire facilities and Sheriff's facilities, but there is so much involved that they decided to take a look at each one separately before they did thi8 jointly. Commissioner Volpe questioned if there is anything dealing with hurricane evacuation in the strategic planning, to which Mr. Reardon stated that this falls within the area ot emergency operation center and coordination to make tho¡e joint decisions, adding that the second report discusses this, as the County is behind times with regards to this matter. He noted that there are not enough shelters in Collier jl) Page 13 ---.-, --.--.,,"., ....- , I JUNE 12, 1989 County from a bed space standpoint to facilitate every citizen in Collier County. He indicated that there are about 25,000 bed spaces and the population is about 140,000. In answer to Commissioner Shanahan, Mr. Reardon stated that the integration plan is not a six-year plan, but he will have to look six years into the future. He noted that the first year is studying integration; the second year is planning; the third year would be implementation, as the third of a six-year plan, and every ye.....' th'~ plan would have to be revised. Mr. Reardon stated that the real crisis is emergency service faci- lities and the current command post is outdated, which is going to cost some money to make the operation work right. In answer to Commissioner Volpe, Mr. Reardon stated that there are no tederal grants available for emergency management. He noted that with the State, the biggest thing is the EMS Trust and that is outside the boundaries of the areas that are mentioned in the report on Page ". He stated that there is not anyone area where all the equipment required is available for a hazardous situation. He stated that he does not have the capabilities to jack houses and rescue victims if there is a heavy rescue along the shoreline. He indicated that he has no capabilities for mass casualties, adding that there are no fiscal resources. He noted that their emergency operation centers need to be addressed as well as fire prevention, warehousing, purchasing, and all the overhead items. He noted that the lease will not be renewed for the helicopter at the airport or the EMS headquarters. He indicated that it the ambulances are strategically located, the County could save themselves some money in the future and would also meet the requirements of the Growth Management Plan. He stated that he will be bringing the report from the Citizens' group back to the Board by the first of August. Commissioner Volpe ques',:ioned if there is a master plan regarding these matters, to which 1'.=, Reardon stated that there is a six year plan which identifies the areas that have support from the fire ser- )4 Page 14 "..,-.-..."... . "-'_, ". I JUNE 12, 1989 vices plus all the needs ident if led by the various departments within the Emergency Services Divi&ion. He stated that this is the start toward ~he master plan with this year being the first year of capital needs and programs as well as staffing needs. He stated that he would expect that this document will be modified to some substance when the fire consolidation group concludes their study. He stated that he also needs to link the comprehensive land use map, the growth mana~e- lRent issue to the fire consolidation issue from a performance st"""..:1ard level as well as from the emergency service division and then integrate them so it makes a good solid master plan. ..... Deputy Clerk ~ratt replaced Deputy Clerk Kenyon at thie ti- - 11 :4.5 A.M. ..... UTILITIES County Manager Dorrill note_' that the location and construction of the new North Gounty Wellfield and Water Treatment Plant will be Mr. Arnold's primary responsibilities. He pointed out that the plant will impact the Northern area of the County and Marco Island in par- ticular. He emphasized the continuing need for proper efficient effluent disposal and maintaining concurrency through the extensive capital improvements proçram. He reported that millions of dollars will be needed for the construction of water and sewer facilities. He noted that the majority of the Board of County Commissioners' matters relate to the Transportation and Utility Departments. Commissioner Volpe commented that he would like to see better forecasting of rate adjustments. Mr. Arnold concurred and noted that the use of sophisticated software defining rate increases and phases will alleviate the rate fluctuation. Commissioner Volpe questioned rate collection being implemented by the use of master meters in mobile home parks i\nd Mr. Arnold responded that it has been done. County Manager Dorrill pointed out that individuals are not billed in mobile home parks, but rat:.er the developer or association is and that crnates some dissatisfac~~on. A discussion followed about the effective date of "capacity plus" / I!> Page 15 .---- '" JUNE 12, 1989 billing for mobile home parks. County Manager Dorrill indicated that he would repvrt back to the Board of County Commissioners with the exact date of implementtion. Commissioner Shanahan pointed out that incremental adjustments annually are more palatable and these adjust- ments are essential to financing future needs. Commissioner Shanahan emphasized that the possibility of increased revenue from effluent water would be beneficial. Mr. Arnold cautioned that dual water systems are far away trom implementation because the County's focus will be on golf courses and big area users wher~ effluent water can be disposed of economically. Commissioner Ha~se questioned anticipating a sufficient effluent supply for golf courses? Mr. Arnold stated that the South County Regional Waste Water Treatment Plant under construction, with the capacity to produce 8 million gallons per day, is entirely committed to users. Commissioner Shanahan commented that the dem..'nd will far exceed the supply in rela- tion to the number of golf courses constructed in the next ten years. Mr. Arnold not~d that it is not conservat ion :;,f potable water, but rather a conservation of the resource, Commissioner Shanahan reported that reverse osmosis, deep well aquifers, and membrane softening availability should be in our future plans. County Manager Dorr ill noted that Mr. Arnold had sent him a memo requesting authority to obtain consulting engineers to do a feasibility study relating to the method of treatment, location and purchase options involving the North County Well Treatment Plant. Commissioner Shanahan commented that he had received a 1978 edi- tion of the Marco Island Eagle with an article Jirecting Statf to put together a purchase plan for the acquisition of Marco Island Utilities, establishing a price at $9.1 million dollars. County Manager Dorrill pointed out that sludge removal will be an issue for both the lime sludge at the water plant and the activated sewer sludge generated in larger capacities from the old and new plants. j{, ?age 16 - -~.'"-^" ,- ~-_. -- --,,--,--_.__....."...,..."~- JUNE 12, 1989 E1Ċ’AJICEMEJrT AND AUGMEJrTATIOK or CULTURAL, EDUCATION, HEALTH, RECR1ATIOKAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES IN COLLIER COUNTY COORDINATING WITH OTHZR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR AGENCIES Public Services Administrator O'Donnell poir:ted out that in the last few years the Legislature has moved to make counties responsible for indigent health care costs. He pointed out that the Budget Aaendment presented to the Board of County Commissioners last year required that the County contribute a co~ple of hundred thousan~ dollars for funding additional Medicaid funding. He stated that effective January, 1990, a new program has been mandated for counties requiring payment to a maximum of $4.00 per capita resulting in Collier County having d liability of $537,000+ dollars. He indicated that October 1, 1989, a new State/County share program will be ini- tiated for health care benefits to hospitals at a cost to the County of approximately $77,000. He pointed out that in order to deal with these increases, additional staffing will be needed in the Social Services Department, He noted that a Social Worker and Fiscal Clerk will be needed to fulfill the State's requirements. He emphasized that the general trend of the State will entail tremendous increases to Collier County in the future. He noted that the previous cost to the County was approximately $15,000 to $20,000 in addition to $80,000 for Naples Community Hospital. He pointed out that, under the new program, Naples Community Hospital will continue to receive the $80,000 as well as an additional $143,000. Commissioner Volpe questioned the eligibility and identitication of income level for c;ounty indigents. Mr. O'Donnell replied that the increase will be 100 percent of the poverty level which is pre- sently $481 for one person per month up to $1,951 for a family of ten. He pointed out that County residency is easily obtained by ob~aining and filing a Declaration of Domicile. Commissioner Volpe questioned if the eligibility requirements are state-wide and Mr. O'Donnell acknowledged th~t they are. County Manager Dorrill remarked that due to the remarkable job Martha Skinner does in the Social Services Department, the Board of /1 Page 17 ..,.",,-_' ,,-, JUNE 12, 1989 County Commissioners is seldom burdened with social service issues and matters. He indicated that child related issues and indigent health care for the aged will force the County into the welfare business. In response to Commissioner Goodnight's concern about the "senior" money funds not beinç;¡ received from the State, County Manager Dorrill replied that State funding for th~ in-home incapacitated care for senior citize;¡s, c leanir,g of their home. food care, transportatio.~ to doctors and picking up of prescriptions for approximately 75 'U.' " IJO people was eliminated. He explained that Staff will be before the Board of County Commissioners for direction as to taking care ot these seniors. Martha Skinner, Director of Social Services, reported that the cut is in the Federal funding and as of January 1990, $49,000 will be eli- minated ot the $102,000 grant. She pointed out that 71 people will be cut from the services. In response to Commissioner Shanahan she pointed out that Dade County had a large portion of minority groups allowing them to draw off funding from the allocation to districts without large minority groups. Mr. f)'Donnell reported that each item on this strategic plan is mandated by the State or has tc, comply wi th the Growth Management Plan. A discussion followed about the museum and the library. Commissioner Volpe pointed out the museum is a "wants" rather than a "needs" question and sugge3ted tying the museum to the library. County Manager Dorrill indicated that a cultural center application might be beneficial. He emphasized that as County Manager in an urba- nized community he is obligated to support and be sensitive to cultural needs, as well as parks and recreation facilities and housing for ~:~S, the fire department etc. He pointed out that the museum has been built by private entities and is an asset. Commissioner Shanahan commented that sources of revenue will have to be found for these items. County Manager Dorr ill responded that taking advantage of opportunities, i.e. the purchase of Lely Barefoot Beach, pay-as-you-go tunding, will be in the Budget, Commissioner Hasse pointed out that JÝ Page 18 ..,., -.".- ------,-- JUNE 12, 1989 the private sector did a beautiful job on this entire project. Mr. Dorr ill added that volunteer ism and private donations are the real success story. A discussion followed about the Agricultural Center. Commissioner Saunders suggested going to the farming interests for contributions and Commissioner Goodnight responded that it does not benefit the agricultural community. She pointed out that this Center houses 4H. master gardeners, and research facilities. A discussion followed about developm~nt of open space sites and the acquisition of a-=i't,.lge from The Vineyards. Commissioner Volpe questioned the expansion of the main library and County Manager Dorr ill responded that the main library's size is not consistent with the minimum level of service provided in satellite facilities. Commissioner Hasse suggested urbanizing the library faci- lities. County Manager Dorr ill poir.ted out that the Board of County Coll1.lllissioners invested heavily in satellite facilities, but the Central Headquarters should contain the largest research section and house administrative staff. A discussion followed about pres,=nt expansion facility and the Troy property. Commissioner Volpe stated that the County is committed to expanding the Central Avenue facility and that is where the expansion should take place. County Manager Dorrill noted the City of Naples approached the County about the Troy parcel but the timing is poor. Tape #3 roPPORT or COLLID COUXTY MAXAGER AGENCY PROGRAMS AJfD SERVICES Medical Insurance Coverage Administrative Services Administrator Ochs stated that alternate ways of providing medical coverage and the medical insurance fQlicy increase will be discussed at tomorrow's Board of County Commissionere-' meeting. Vehicle tor Hire Industry Commissioner Saunders asked if there were any questions on the Jq Page 19 JUNE 12, 1989 motor vehicle for hire industry and Mr. Ochs responded that the PVAC has been urging Staff to revise the current Ordinance to expand regu- latory control over vehicle5 for hire. He pointed out that Staff is reluctant to do this because the Sta+.:e regulates insurance, weights and measures, meters and other issues. H~ emphasized that enforcement of permitting violations by the Sher if f is difficult. He commented that both he and the County Manager are trying to determine the best solution. rl..~ Man6-a...nt Commissioner Volpe queRtioned how many pieces ot equipment the County owns and maintains. Mr. Ochs replied "About 400 including heavy equipment and 200 pieces of hand-held equipment, 1. e. lawn mowers, tillers, etc. " He pointed out that the County will be bidding tor new tleet maintenance service for the vehicles and the County will require better clauses and prov':'sions in the service contract. Commissioner Volpe questioned relocating to the County Barn? Mr. Ochs responded that they are currently located in a trailer on the Government Complex and lccating them at the County Barn complex will be advantageous to the management of the contract service. He stated that the amount of the contract would be $600,000. In response to Commissioner Volpe, Mr. Dorr ill emphasized running a municipal garage operation is not feasible. He pointed out that hiring and employing mechanics, together with the parts inventory necessary is a nightmare. 8uJIan Resource. In response to Pay for Performance, Mr. Ochs stated that turnover before the implemented compensation and classification program was 11." percent and has now dropped to 6.5 percent. He stated that reducing turnover and providing performance based pay and appraisal process has been successful, He pointed out that the Board of County Commissioners should scrutinize the marketing report when it is brought to them and should also support the policy of equitable and con;patible pay. He stated .hat it is difficult to attract skilled personnel in this area. .:::....unty Manager Dorrill reported that it has :;.0 Page 20 -------.... JUNE 12, 1989 been his personal pleasure to resolve a great deal of the morale problems and reward the deserving employees. He pointed out that the County was also able to cull out the 5 to 10 percent employees who were not up to standard. He pointed out, however, that private industry pays $5,000 more than engineering and planning, and that needs to be looked at. Tra1n1n~ and Educational Rei.bur....nt Proqr... County Manager Dorrill commented that training programs tor mL:.1"Ia- gellent is needed. Purcha8inq PolicY and Educational Rei.buree.ant Program Commissioner Volpe noted that this item is on Tuesday's agenda. Mr. Ochs stated that revisions to the Personnel Ordinance and capital projects' contracts will be completed and brought back to the Board of County Commissioners after their recess. County Manager Dorrill summariz~d by noting that communicating with policy makers is a difficult part of the job, and he thanked the Board of County Commissioners for spen~ing this time with Staff. He noted that any items of particular interest or omitted can be discussed with either him or Staff 1:~fore the goals and objectives of strategic planning ar~ ready for adoption in September. ... There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:35 P.M. ... JI Page 21