BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CITRUS COUNTY, FLORIDA

Citrus County Courthouse, Room 100

110 N. Apopka Avenue, Inverness, FL 34450

AGENDA

May 13, 2008 - 1:00 P.M.

backup documentation

Joyce Valentino, Chairwoman Vicki Phillips, 1st Vice Chairwoman John Thrumston, 2nd Vice Chairman Dennis Damato, District 1 Gary Bartell, District 2

Betty Strifler, Clerk of the Circuit Court Robert B. Battista, County Attorney Anthony J. Schembri, County Administrator

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1.	Call to Order May 13, 2008 Citrus County Courthouse, Inverness, Florida
	Invocation
	Pledge of Allegiance
	Roll Call

2.

CONSENT AGENDA - ITEMS

2A.

Approve the minutes of the regular meetings held on April 8, 2008, and April 15, 2008 (Land Use Applications), and the special meetings held on April 15, 2008 (Interviews with County Administrator Applicants and Selection of County Administrator).

2B.

Approve County warrants for payroll and accounts payable.

2C.

Adopt and authorize the Chairwoman to execute Resolutions adopting/amending the Community Care for the Elderly Grant, Inverness Airport Access/Utilities/Fencing Grant, Library Services, Extension Special Programs and the Disability Outreach Offering Resources Grant budgets for Fiscal Year 2007/2008.

2D.

Approve budget transfers for Utilities-System II, Residential/Major Road (3), Community Development, Public Works Administration, Community Support Services, Risk Management, Aviation, Fire Rescue, Solid Waste Management, Teen Court, Community Services Administration, Code Enforcement, Chassahowitzka Campground, and Maintenance Operations for Fiscal Year 2007/2008.

2E.

Approve and authorize the Chairwoman to execute the Application with the Florida Department of Revenue for 2008/2009 State Revenue Sharing Funds.

2F.

Accept the completed Roadway Asphalt Resurfacing Project and approve the final payment in the amount of $376,715.30 and the release of retainage in the amount of $104,720.63 to DAB Constructors Inc.

2G.

Accept the completed Fire Station No. 7 Renovation Project and approve the final payment in the amount of $32,896.76 and the release of retainage in the amount of $16,947.46 to Jensen Construction Inc.

2H.

Approve the routine wire transfers during the month of April 2008.

Bank of America	04/16/08	$196,320.51
Citrus County Clerk of Courts	04/11/08	$1,500.00
Citrus County Clerk of Courts	04/25/08	$450,703.93
Citrus County Sheriff’s Department	04/25/08	$2,635,242.66
Citrus County Tax Collector	04/28/08	$449.39
Florida Department of Community Affairs	04/02/08	$5,212.26
Florida Department of Revenue	04/17/08	$920.28
Florida Department of Revenue	04/17/08	$1,466.78
Florida Department of Revenue	03/31/08	$203,871.98
Florida Department of Revenue	04/30/08	$200,607.62
Heritage Consultants Inc	04/02/08	$9,062.18
Heritage Consultants Inc	04/07/08	$4,820.41
Heritage Consultants Inc	04/14/08	$6,597.07
Heritage Consultants Inc	04/21/08	$11,366.97
Heritage Consultants Inc	04/28/08	$9,987.93
Johns Eastern Company	04/01/08	$25,435.43
Johns Eastern Company	04/07/08	$9,384.10
Johns Eastern Company	04/15/08	$5,010.85
Johns Eastern Company	04/21/08	$17,339.44
Johns Eastern Company	04/29/08	$14,484.20
Professional Firefighters Local 4562	03/28/08	$540.00
Professional Firefighters Local 4562	04/11/08	$540.00
Professional Firefighters Local 4562	04/28/08	$540.00
United States Postal Service	04/01/08	$13,000.00
United States Postal Service	04/24/08	$13,000.00
Wright Express	04/25/08	$48,927.31
Hancock Bank	03/31/08	$144,518.01
Commerce Bank	03/31/08	$1,124,128.13
Mercantile Bank	04/01/08	$19,400.95
Regions Bank	04/03/08	$4,189.31
Commerce Bank Trustee Clearing	04/07/08	$20,000,000.00
SunTrust Bank	04/14/08	$22,652.09
Regions Bank	04/24/08	$649.62
RBC Centura Bank	04/24/08	$17,578.72
Capital City Bank	04/24/08	$52,394.95
SunTrust Bank	04/25/08	$4,125.41
SunTrust Bank	04/25/08	$6,548.33
SunTrust Bank	04/30/08	$74,620.00
SunTrust Bank	04/30/08	$112,385.00
Bank of America	04/30/08	$62,694.78
Manatee Title Company Inc	04/03/08	$24,865.86
American Title Service of Citrus Co Inc	04/17/08	$24,847.14
Compleat Title Inc	04/18/08	$25,000.00
Southern Security Title Services Inc	04/23/08	$24,900.00
First American Title Insurance Co	04/01/08	$46,599.50
Gray Robinson PA Trust Account	04/03/08	$351,611.28
Gray Robinson PA Trust Account	04/28/08	$372,625.20

2I.

Approve and authorize the Chairwoman to execute Connection Charge Installment Lien Agreements between the Citrus County Municipal Service Benefit Unit for Water and Wastewater Utility Services and Meadows Utility, and William Hyde.

2J.

Approve and authorize the Chairwoman to execute a Satisfaction of Judgment for Ken Edward Huse, Jr., Case No. 2001 MM 000371, formerly 2001-371-MM.

2K.

Accept the completed Sugarmill Woods WTP No. 3 Storage Tank Project - CI028 and approve the release of retainage to Beach Construction Company Inc. in the amount of $135,574.04.

2L.

Approve the requested fee increase for the County external audit services for Purvis, Gray & Company for fiscal years 2008 and 2009 as outlined.

2M.

Set the dates and times for the Tentative Budget Hearing to be held on Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 5:01 p.m. and the Final Budget Hearing to be held on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 5:01 p.m.

2N.

Confirm the reappointment of Inverness City Councilman Frederick Ramlow to fill the City of Inverness term on the Citrus County Tourist Development Council from July 31, 2008 to July 30, 2012.

2O.

1. Approve and authorize the Terms of Legal Representation Agreement with Bell, Roper, & Kohlmyer, Attorneys at Law for defense of Public Officials/Employment Practices Liability and General Representation matters, charges for professional services rendered are as noted: Partners-$165 an hour, Associates-$145 an hour and Paralegal-$75 an hour.

2. Approve and authorize the Chairwoman to execute Terms of Legal Representation Aggreement with Bell, Roper, & Kohlmyer.

2P.

Approve deletion of the following assets from Systems Management and the removal of same items from the County’s capital asset list as listed in the backup documentation, items are to be recycled.

2Q.

Approve and authorize the Chairwoman to accept a Continuation Certificate for Bond Safeguard Insurance Company Security Bond No. 5010030 extending the period to May 11, 2009, and to be made a part of Waste Management Inc. of Florida’s Waste Disposal Account Agreement dated February 12, 2008.

2R.

Approve deletion of the following items from the Division of Public Works, Aviation Division and the removal of same items from the County’s capital asset list: PAPI L881 System, Asset ID No. 10299A, item is to be cannibalized.

2S.

1. Accept the minimum and only bid and authorize the Chairwoman to execute the Deed of Conveyance to Larry C. Smith and Patricia F. Smith, his wife, for Lot 20, Block 1704, Citrus Springs Unit 23 in the amount of $9,500.

2. Authorize staff to deliver deed upon receipt of payment.

2T.

1. Approve and authorize the Chairwoman to execute Water and/or Wastewater Developer's Agreement between Citrus County and VFW Post No. 10087 agreeing to reimburse Citrus County in the amount of $8,354.74 plus connection fees, to extend and install a 4” water line on property located at 2170 W. Vet Lane, Beverly Hills, FL 34465.

2. Authorize the Clerk to record this document in the Public Records of Citrus County, Florida.

2U.

Approve and authorize the Chairwoman to execute an Indemnity Agreement between Citrus County and the Rotary Club of Inverness to place temporary signs in the County’s right-of-way for their upcoming auction.

2V.

Approve and authorize staff to incorporate the extension of a multi-use trail into the design of Suncoast Parkway 2 and direct staff to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding with Florida Department of Transportation regarding maintenance of the trail.

2W.

Approve the consolidation of Fiscal Year 2009 operating budget for System I and System II Water and Wastewater Utilities as submitted in the report by Public Resources Management Group, Inc.

2X.

Approve and authorize payment to the Layne Christensen Company for the emergency repair of the Gospel Island Well in an amount not to exceed $85,075 of which a current invoice of $73,420 exists.

2Y.

1. Approve and authorize the Chairwoman to execute a Contract for