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JANUARY 11, 1978
The Board of County Commissioners, Manatee County, Florida, met
in REGULAR SESSION, in the Courthouse, Bradenton, Florida, Tuesday,
January 17, 1978, at 9:05 a.m.
Present were Commissioners:
Louis E. Driggers, Chairman
Dan P. McClure, Vice Chairman
Lamar S. Parrish
L.H. Fortson Jr
R.W. Fowinkle, III
Also present:
John D. Sands, Deputy Clerk
E.N. Fay, Jr, County Attorney
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman.
Invocation was given by Gary Holland, Sarabay Baptist Church.
ORDINANCE 78-4 (78-1) - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MILEAGE ALLOWANCE
Public Hearing was declared open for consideration of Ordinance
78-4 (Advertised as 78-1)
AN ORDINANCE OF MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, MAKING
CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT REGARDING THE MILEAGE
PAID TO MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM¬
MISSIONERS OF MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA; REPEALING
SECTION I OF CHAPTER 67-778 OF SPECIAL ACTS OF
FLORIDA; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 74-12 OF MANATEE
COUNTY, FLORIDA AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The County Attorney summarized Ordinance No. 78-4, explaining
that this Ordinance repeals the Special Acts of the General
Law, and allows the County Commissioners two alternatives
for establishing a mileage allowance:
1. 14<: per mile, for miles logged
2. Set a flat monthly rate for themselves
The Public hearing was declared closed.
Motion was made by Mr Parrish to adopt Ordinance No. 78-1, and
amend it to No. 78-4. Motion was seconded by Mr Fowinkle and
carried unanimously.
^ORDINANCE RECORDED S3-149
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: MILEAGE ALLOWANCE
Mr Fowinkle recommended each Commissioner receive a flat
monthly rate (based on an average typical month, to be filed
annually) be approved.
The County Attorney advised that if the decision is made to
establish a monthly allowance, it should be based upon an amount
that has been filed in the past, ($283.00 is maximum amount on
file,) and suggested $280.00 per month.
Motion was made by Mr McClure to approve recommendation of
Mr Fowinkle, establish a flat rate of $280.00 per month,
and instruct the County Attorney to draft the appropriate
resolution. Motion was seconded by Mr Fowinkle and carried
unanimously.
PALMA SOLA GARDENS SUBDIVISION; SALVADOR ROAD, VACATION OF
Public Hearing was declared open to consider petition of
H.M. Dodson, Inc. to vacate Salvador Road in Palma Sola
Gardens Subdivision
Richard(Wood) W. Wood, Attorney, representing petitioner, sub¬
mitted proposed resolution , advising that the Utilities Depart¬
ment has requested a 20' easement which is agreeable with petitioner.
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JANUARY 17, 1978 Cont'd
He read a letter from Bill Swann of the Planning Department,
stating they had no objections to the vacation of Salvador
Road, but recommending that lots 1,2,3, Block D, and lots 4,5,6,
Block C, Palma Sola Bay Gardens Subdivision be vacated so as not
to allow lots of record to exist without access to a County street.
Public Hearing was declared closed.
Mr Dodson, petitioner, questioned the need to replat.
Action was deferred to allow the petitioner and the Planning
Department to try to reach agreement on replatting the lots.
GRANTS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT -•-, : \?-:-SS-
Regis Chapman, Director, Grants Development Department submitted
requests for approval, outlined in his letter dated January 17,
1978.
(1) Two On-the-Job-Training Contracts:
'•• a. R-125, with Sawdust Joe to train a Furniture Reproduction
Carpenter, January 10, 1978 - November 6, 1978, $1946.24
t-'b. R-126, with Sawdust Joe to train a Furniture Reproduction
Carpenter, $2,432.80
(2) Changes to CETA Title VI Public Service Employment Occu¬
pational Summary:
Delete: One Groundskeeper I; One Meter Reader
Add: Two Utilities Clerk I
(3) CETA Title Modification in the amount of $23,056.00 (ad¬
ditional allocation in carry-over funds from FY1977)
(4) Chairman to sign a response to the U.S. Department of
(•"- Labor audit of CETA programs from inception to 9-30-76.
i, (5) Memorandum of Understanding with Regional Office of Audit
of the U.S. Department of Labor ( Re: CETA subcontractors)
(6) CETA VI Modification No. 803 to increase the current fiscal
V amount by $291,339.
Motion was made by Mr McClure that recommendations of Mr Chapman
be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr Parrish and carried —
unanimously. St>
CONTRACTS RECORDED
MANATEE HOUSING AUTHORITY - TAMPA BAY REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL
Hank Gergowi'tz-,Director, Manatee County Housing Authority,
submitted a Memorandum from Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
and a proposed Coordination Agreement between Manatee County
and TBRPC for developing a regional Housing Opportunity Plan
(HOP), stating that the County's participation is requested
in order to make the community eligible for bonus Section 8
Rental Assistance funds and other Federal Housing Assistance
funding programs within the Tampa Bay Region.
At the suggestion of Mr McClure action was deferred for two weeks
to give him an opportunity to read the document and for the Coun¬
ty Attorney and local Housing Authority and Planning Department
to review the proposal and make recommendations.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT - DEPT. OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS: 701 GRANT
Charles Carrington,Planning Director,reported that the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded
the Florida Department of Community Affairs a demonstration
"701" grant to develop policy and action recommendations
supporting the goals of urban revitalization and community
conservation; that Manatee County has been given the opportunity
to participate in this planning program and could receive a
$24,000 "701" Grant by providing $12,000 match, either in cash or
with "in-kind" services. He requested the Board allow the Plan¬
ning Department to review a draft work program and enter into
contract.discussion without any commitment to sign.
JANUARY 17, 1978 Cont'd
Motion was made by Mr McClure to approve recommendations of the
Planning Director to explore the HUD 701 Grant proposal. Motion
was seconded by Mr Fowinkle and carried unanimously.
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
William Mullon,Director of Purchasing, submitted recommendations
outlined in his letter dated January 13, 1978, and other items
as follows:
BONDS: PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS SYSTEMS OF THE SOUTH, INC
OFFICE EQUIPMENT
Upon motion by Mr Fowinkle, seconded by Mr Parrish, the Board
unanimously accepted $2,000 Performance and Payment Bond (Surety:
The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company) and authorized release of Cash
Bond in the amount of $2,000 to Professional Business Systems
of the South, Inc., in connection with their annual service
contract on typewriters owned by the Board of County Commissioners.
UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
(1) Six Fire Hydrants (Mueller, 5-3/4")
a. waive bid procedure
b. accept low verbal quote (Palmetto Pumps, $2,028)
(2) Ten Meter Boxes (Cast Iron)
a. waive bid procedures
b. accept low verbal quote (Gulf Machinery, $1,500)
Action on these two requests was deferred until Thursday so
the Utilities Department Director could be present.
(3) Meters (Large-Sized: 6" and above)
a. Contract for recalibration at $300 each for
ten (10) meters with Southern Meters Inc
Mr Mullon advised that Southern Meters Inc. is in the process of
repairing and recalibrating these large meters under a contract
not "in existence" (in that it does not have the approval the Board)
He said the repair and recalibration was triggered by the City of
Palmetto reporting;that they were selling more water than they
were buying, and Mr Pittman contacted Southern Meters Inc and had
them recalibrate a meter which was found to be 25 percent low in
reading estimated to cause a $1500 per month loss of income to
the County.
Motion was made by Mr McClure to authorize continuation of the
meter reading by Southern Meters Inc on an hourly basis, and
discuss it further with Mr Pittman on Thursday. Motion was
seconded by Mr Parrish and carried unanimously.
LIBRARY SYSTEM
Electricity Account with Florida Power & Light Company
a. Transfer from Contractor (Roger B. Hall) to County
Following discussion, action was deferred for further research by
Mr Fowinkle.
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
(1)Assorted Plants and Trees (Bid No. 78-04)
a. Award to lowest bidders - Amerson Landscape and Reasoners
based on unit cost, line item by line item
Mr McClure requested this item be deferred, pending review of the
bid by the Park Board. There was no objection.
VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
(2) Miscellaneous Surplus Equipment
a. Advertise for sale (GE Air Conditioner; Dukane P.S.
System; Mighty Mite Remington Chain Saw; Executive
Swivel Chair)
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JANUARY 17, 1978 Cont'd
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
TT5Paving 21st Ave W. (Highway Proj. #0601)
Between 51st Street and 59th Street
a. Advertise for bids
Motion was made by Mr Fowinkle that Items 2 and 3 be approved
as outlined by the Purchasing Director. Motion was seconded
by Mr McClure and carried unanimously.
The Purchasing Director recommended that items deferred in
previous meeting again be deferred. There was no objection.
MANATEE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: TOURIST DEVELOPMENT ACT;
L.E. DRIGGERS
Richard E. Turner, President of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce,
read two Resolutions developed and adopted by that organization:
(1) Appointing a Tourist Development Council as
outlined in the Local Option Tourist Development Act
Motion was made by Mr McClure that the Resolution be accepted.
Motion was seconded by Mr Fowinkle and carried unanimously.
(2) Commending L.E. Driggers, Chairman of the Board of
County Commissioners, for his efforts in connection
with locating the Siemens AG firm in the County.
Motion was made by Mr McClure that the Resolution be accepted
and spread upon the Minutes. Motion was seconded by Mr Parrish
and carried unanimously. -RECORDED_________ S3-150
APPRAISAL: SANITARY LANDFILL - CITY OF PALMETTO
Bob Moon,Right of Way Agent,submitted an appraisal from Alcott
& Associates on the property for proposed extension of the County
Sanitary Landfill (as a joint effort with the City of Palmetto)
and statement for $800 appraisal fee.
Motion was made by Mr McClure to accept the appraisal, pay
the bill, and authorize /the Right of Way agent to negotiate
with the owner for purchase of the property. Motion was seconded
by Mr Fowinkle and carried unanimously.
SECONDARY ROAD SYSTEM: STATUS REPORT; 7TH CENT GASOLINE TAX
Mr Moon reported that a total of approximately 25 miles of
secondary roads have been returned by the state to the govern¬
mental agencies in the County, as follows:
State Road 789-4 miles (automatically reverts to
the cities on the islands)
State Road S-55 - ^ mile, between US 41 and US 301
(7th St. in Palmetto; and automatically reverts to
the City of Palmetto)
State Road 39-4 miles; State Road 675 - 13 miles;
State Road 43 1-h miles; State Road 64 2-^ miles
The Chairman instructed Mr Moon to work with the finance chairman
to make sure that the 7th Cent money is drawn down and proper
accounts set up to assure these funds are used only for
these roads
FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL OFFICE SITE - PROPERTY (BAKER)
The County Attorney summarized terms and conditions of the
Option to Purchase real property on State Road 70 from Mr
and Mrs Vernon Baker for the proposed site of Florida High
way Patrol facilities, (outlined in his letter to the Board
dated January 9, 1978) advising that if the County decides
to exercise the option, the Bakers should be notified in
writing of the election, and instructed to furnish the
County with the Abstract of Title or the Commitment or
Binder for title insurance.
JANUARY 17, 1978 Cont'd
Motion was made by Mr Fortson that the Board exercise the
Option to Purchase, and authorize the County Attorney to
so notify the Bakers and request the Abstract of Title.
Motion was seconded by Mr Prrish and carried unanimously.
TRANSIT DEPARTMENT
Phil Davis,Transit Director, announced that Congressman Andy
Ireland had called to advise that a grant for the Transit Depart¬
ment's 1977 operating deficit in the amount of $57,932 had been
approved, and it is now a matter of applying for the funds.
RECESS
Following a short recess, the Board reconvened with all members
present.
ZONING
Charles Carrington, Director, Planning and Development Department,
and Bill Swann, Assistant, submitted recommendations of the
Planning Commission.
R-865 - PIKE INDUSTRIES, INC. - DEFERRED
Request to change present zoning from PR to
-C- deferred one week, at request of petitioner
(relayed by the Planning Director)
R-872 - GEORGE W. & JEAN BORLASE - APPROVED
Request to change present zoning from C-l to
C-2 district for uses permitted in C-2 district
on 0.24 acre at 1108 28th Avenue, W.
Planning Commission recommended DENIAL.
The denial of the Planning Commission was based on the fact
that the request, if granted, would essentially result in the
expansion of C-2 uses in an established residential neighborhood.
There were no objections from the Highway-Engineering, Health
or Utilities Departments.
George Borlase, petitioner, pointed out other commercial uses in
the immediate vicinity of his property/ and advised that his can¬
vass of the neighborhood revealed no objections; also, he emphasized
that this is not a completely residential neighborhood, as stated
by the Planning Commission.
Mr Fortson said he had no objection to granting the request
and Mr Fowinkle, who is familiar with the area, said he felt
it was compatible with the rest of the neighborhood. Based
on these statements, Mr Driggers, in whose district the property
is located, recommended approval.
Motion was made by Mr Fortson
propriate resolution. Motion
carried unanimously.
to approve R-872 and adopt ap-
was seconded by Mr Fowinkle and
"RESOLUTION RECORDED ZONING
R-872
SE-1073 - SHERBURN DAKIN (GREENHOUSES) DENIED
Request:Special exception to permit four
greenhouses for raising hydroponic crops on 4.06
acres (a vacant lot in an existing two-lot sub¬
division) located at 1474 Center Road, Terra Ceia.
Planning Commission recommended APPROVAL.
The Planning Director advised that the Planning Commission
recommended approval of one greenhouse, instead of four,
for a period of five years, with a five year extension to
be granted at the administrative discretion of the Planning
Director; he also stated one person spoke in opposition at
the public hearing on SE-1073 and one letter was received
in opposition.
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JANUARY 17, 1978 Cont'd
Ray Bolgar and Steve Martin, adjacent property owners, expressed
opposition.
Mrs Hazel McGoldrie, 1471 Center Road, stated she was the writer
of the letter in opposition to SE-1073, then spoke in opposition.
Motion was made by Mr McClure to deny SE-1073. Motion was
seconded by Mr Fowinkle and carried unanimously.
SE-1077 LINO S. & NENITA CORTES APPROVED
Special Exception to permit growing and raising
of environmental horticultural crops on 4.7 acres
west of 83rd St., N.W. and approximately 1/8 mile
north of Palma Sola Loop Road
Planning Commission recommended APPROVAL for a period
of six years, subject to water and road easements
being resolved.
The Planning.Director reported that two persons spoke in opposition
at the public hearing; there was no objection from the Health Depart¬
ment; County water is available but sanitary sewer service is not.
The Highway/Engineering Department requested a 30' easement
on the property from 9th Avenue N.W., (running 819' into the
property) be converted to a private road, if structures are
to be built on the property.
Mr Cortes requested that the 30' easement be deemed adequate
for access for Special Exception 1077 under County Zoning Code
Section VI, Para 4C.
Motion was made by Mr Fortson to approve SE-107 7, deem the
easement adequate and adopt appropriate resolution. Motion
was seconded by Mr Fowinkle and carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION RECORDED
SE-1078 - GEORGE PERRAULT, ET AL - APPROVED
Request: Special Exception to permit gasoline
station and island grocery market on 1.03 acres
on US 41 across from the entrance to Bayshore
Gardens Shopping Center.
Planning Commission recommended APPROVAL, subject
to stipulations of the Highway Department on ingress
and egress and compliance with rear setback requirements.
Paul Paster, Attorney, represented the petitioner, and there
was no one present in opposiiton.
Motion was made by Mr Fowinkle to approve SE-1078 and adopt
appropriate resolution. Motion was seconded by Mr Fortson
for discussion and he asked for an explanation of the Highway
Department's stipulations.
Mr Swann explained that there was a problem with the median,
as to whether the access should be confined to a single ingress-
egress. Mr Perrault said that his company has designed twenty
such market-service station islands, and this particular one has
been coordinated with the Department of Transportation to comply
with the stipulations.
The Chairman called for a question on the motion and the motion
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION RECORDED
ZONING
SE-1077
ZONING
SE-1078
SE-1080 - HUGH WEST - MOBILEHOME - APPROVED
Request:Special Exception to permit use of a
mobilehome as a dwelling in "A" district on 5
acres located on the north side of SR 70, ap¬
proximately 900 ft west of Lorraine Road.
JANUARY 17, 1978 Cont'd
Planning Commission recommended APPROVAL for a
period of five years and an additional five years
may be granted at the administrative discretion
of the Planning Director.
Gienn Shuley, Wilbur Boyd Real Estate, advised that Mr West
wants the mobilehome placed on his property to live in, while
his home is being built.
Motion was made by Mr McClure to approve SE-1080 and adopt the
appropriate resolution. Motion was seconded by Mr Fowinkle
and carried unanimously.
"RESOLUTION RECORDED
SE-1081 - WILLIAM & MARLENE GURAL - APPROVED
Request: Special Exception to permit use of mobile home
as dwelling in "A" district on 4.84 acres located h mile
south of Taylor Grade Road and 1650 feet east of Bunker
Hill Church Road.
Planning Commission recommended APPROVAL for a period
of five years, and an additional five years extension
may be granted at the administrative discretion of the
Planning Director.
Motion was made by Mr Parrish to approve SE-1081 and adopt
appropriate resolution. Motion was seconded by Mr Fowinkle
and carried unanimously. ^
RESOLUTION RECORDED
N-107 - WHITING & POLK NCU - APPROVED
Request: To change an abandoned non-conforming
use to permit a printing business on 1.76 acres,
located at 1318 51st Avenue W., Snead Island.
Planning Commission recommends APPROVAL.
ZONING
SE-1080
ZONING
SE-1081
Mr Carrington stated
are not adequate for
letter is on file in
sition at the public
that the Highway Department feels the roads
proposed commercial facility; that one
opposition, and one person spoke in oppo-
hearing.
Kenneth Adams, representing the petitioner, advised that Fred
Kermode wrote the letter and also spoke against N-107 at the
meeting; that Mr Barbecky, owner of Service Printers Inc,
Palmetto, is buying the property and plans to fix up the
building and improve the property, which is presently an
eyesore to the community; that he does not deem the shell road
inadequate to the needs or use of the proposed printing business.
Motion was made by Mr McClure to approve N-107 and adopt the
appropriate resolution. Motion was seconded by Mr Fowinkle.
Mr Parrish advised he would like to withdraw from voting, as
the person owning the adjoining property and opposing N-107
is his nephew. The County Attorney advised Mr Parrish that he
could not abstain from voting, that if he felt there was a
conflict of interest, he could file a disclosure statement.
However, his announcement that Mr Kermode is a relative is all
that is necessary.
Mr McClure called for question on the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION RECORDED
77S-10(F) CATALINA SUBDIVISION - APPROVED
Request: Final plan approval of single family
subdivision on 137 single family lots on 17
acres, located west of 75th Street, W. and
north of 9th Avenue, N.W.
Planning Commission recommended APPROVAL, subject
ZONING
N-107
JANUARY 17, 1978 Cont'd
to posting bond for necessary improvements; ap¬
proval of water distribution system; and waiver of
sidewalks and recreation requirements, although the
petitioner will build a rough (shell/dirt/marl)
bicycle path along 9th Avenue N.W.
Bill Swann stated that the petitioners have met all the re¬
quirements for final plat approval; have completed most of
the improvements and posted a performance bond in the amount
of $127,560.37, (Cashier Check No. 161836, in Escrow Account
at the Ellis First National Bank) which meets the approval
of the county engineer and the county attorney, to cover
completion of the improvements.
Upon question by Mr Fortson concerning the necessity to vacate a
road at 'a JEuture -time,. Bill Swann said there was some concern
about a road on tne old plat (Pinehurst Subdivision) and if this
plat were approved, access to the park (10 acres of county-owned
property adjacent to the proposed Catalina Subdivision) would be
eliminated; however, access has been provided by a circular road.
Joe Ferrell, Attorney, representing Catalina Enterprises, Inc.,
said he would also like to entertain a resolution to vacate a
portion of Pinehurst Subdivision, deferred 12/20/77, pending
submission of the new plat which is in the southern portion.
The County Attorney announced that he has reviewed the resolution
and it appears to be in good legal order.
Motion was made by Mr Fortson to approve 77S-10(F),'approve
the bond and adopt the appropriate resolution. Motion was
seconded by Mr Fowinkle and carried unanimously.
•"RESOLUTION RECORDED ZONING
PINEHURST SUBDIVISION, VACATION OF
Upon motion by Mr Fortson, seconded by Mr Fowinkle, reso¬
lution was unanimously adopted to vacate a portion of Pine¬
hurst Subdivision.
^'RESOLUTION RECORDED S3-151
77S- 32 (P) - CONQUISTADOR BAYSIDE S/D - APPROVED
Request: Preliminary plan review of single family
subdivision on 36 single family lots, on 15 acres
located at 4400 El Conquistador Parkway at Club¬
house in El Conquistador Country Club.
Planning Commission recommended APPROVAL, with
waiver of interior sidewalks and recreational
requirements.
Bill Swann said the developer has agreed to comply with the
planning department stipulations to provide circular drive¬
ways on Lots 1,2 & 3 and to install a sidewalk along El
Conquistador Parkway, but asked waiver of sidewalks on the
interior streets and the recreational requirements, due to
the proposed construction of a foot bridge and the close
proximity to the golf course and clubhouse facilities.
Ted Steffin, Vice-President of the developing company, stated
that sidewalks were not being built in order to preserve the
vegetation and trees within the subdivision and create a woods-
like atmosphere.
Motion was made by Mr Fowinkle to approve 77S-32(P) and adopt
appropriate resolution. Motion was seconded by Mr Fortson and
carried unanimously.
"RESOLUTION RECORDED ZONING
(Mr Fowinkle left the meeting)
JANUARY 17, 1978 Cont'd
77S-33(P&F) - PALMA SOLA HIGHLANDS - APPROVED
Request:Preliminary and final plan review of
single family subdivision on 5 lots located on
the west side of 71st Street W, at llth Ave N.W.
on 2.87 acres.
Planning Commission recommends APPROVAL, with waiver
of sidewalk and recreation requirements.
Motion was made by Mr Fortson that recommendations of the
Planning Commission be approved and appropriate resolution be
adopted. Motion was seconded by Mr Parrish and carried
unanimously.
"RESOLUTION RECORDED
77S-34(P) TALLYESANT SUBDIVISION - APPROVED
Request:Preliminary plan review of single family
subdivision on 31 lots on 9.63 acres, located 1/8
mile east of 75th Street W. on north side of 9th
Avenue, N.W.
Planning Commission recommended APPROVAL, with waiver
of sidewalk and recreation requirements, although there
will be a continuance of a rough grade bicycle path
along 9th Avenue, N.W.
Bill Swann stated that the rough bicycle path will tie in
with the ones in Cimarron Acres and in Catalina Subdivision.
The Highway Department had no objections, subject to stipu-
ZONING
lations:
(1)
(2)
the land situated to the south of Lot 23 and refer¬
red to as "Retention of Open Area" be made part of
one of the lots
the drainage problems be worked out in detail at a
later date.
Motion was made by Mr
mendation be accepted
approving 77S-34(P).
carried unanimously.
Fortson the Planning Commission's recom-
and appropriate resolution be adopted
Motion was seconded by Mr Parrish and
• RESOLUTION RECORDED ZONING
77S-35(P) - SHANNON PARK SUBDIVISION - APPROVED
Request: Preliminary plan review of single family
subdivision of 14 lots on 3.41 acres, located at
3rd Avenue N.W. & 43rd Street, N.W.
Planning Commission recommended APPROVAL.
The Planning Director advised that the Planning Commission
recommended waiver of recreational requirements due to the
small size of the subdivision and waiver of interior side
walks, although there will be a sidewalk along 3rd Avenue.
Motion was made by Mr McClure to approve 77S-35(P) as recom¬
mended by the Planning Department and adopt the appropriate
resolution. Notion was seconded by Mr Parrish and carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION RECORDED ZONING
77S-36(P) - KIMMICK SUBDIVISION - APPROVED
Request for Preliminary plan review of 15 single
family subdivision on 4.9 acres, located west of
65th Drive E., between 5th St., E and 7th St., E.
Planning Commission recommended APPROVAL, subject
to right of way regarding 5th Street E. being re¬
solved prior to final plat approval, and waiver
of sidewalk and recreational requirements.
Motion was made by Mr McClure to approve 77S-36(P) as recommended
by the Planning Commission and adopt the appropriate resolution.
Motion was seconded by Mr Parrish and carried unanimously.
/. RESOLUTION RECORDED ZONING
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JANUARY 17, 1978 Cont'd
77S-37(P) - BUCKEYE MANOR & OHIO HIDEAWAY - APPROVED
Request for Preliminary plan review of 33 single
family subdivision on 10.1 acres located at the
N.W. corner of 59th Ave., E and 5th Street, E.
Planning Commission recommended APPROVAL, subject
to Highway Department stipulatons and waiver of
sidewalk and recreational requirements.
The Highway Department had no objection to approval, subject
to stipulations:
(1) The Easterly bank of the Little Pittsburg Canal
be graded the same as the canal banks north of
57th Avenue, with slopes not greater than 4:1
(2) The county will be given an easement over the
graded area, plus 25' to the East, for purpose
of maintenance of the drainage
Motion was made by Mr McClure that 77S-37(P) be approved
with stipulations and appropriate resolution adopted. Motion
was seconded by Mr Parrish and carried unanimously.
^RESOLUTION RECORDED
77S-38(P&F) - PATRISON TWO SUBDIVISION - APPROVED "
Request for Preliminary and Final plan review of
3 single family lot subdivision on 0.89 acre, lo¬
cated south of 66th Avenue W. and W. of 5th St. W.
Planning Commission recommended APPROVAL with waiver
of sidewalk and recreation requirements, due to size
of subdivision.
Motion was made by Mr McClure to aprove 77S-38(P&F) as recom¬
mended by the Planning Commission and adopt appropriate reso¬
lution. Motion was seconded by Mr Parrish and carried
unanimously.
ZONING
i/. RESOLUTION RECORDED ZONING
77-T-l/KP) - COLONY COVE PHASE V MHP APPROVED
Request for Preliminary plan approval of Mobilehome
community of 21 mobilehome lots on 4.0 acres north
of Manatee River, west of Colony Cove Phase IV and
east of Colony Marina site.
Planning Commission recommended APPROVAL, subject to
Highway Department proviso and that each lot shown that
has access to existing navigable water, have a private
dock for the use of that lot.
Bill Swann stated that Colony Cove Phase V meets all the re¬
quirements for preliminary plan review, except for resolving
the access to navigable waters and provision being made for
seawalls to control wave and locks action.
Motion was made by Mr Parrish to approve 77-T-1/1(P) and
adopt appropriate resolution. Motion was seconded by Mr
McClure and carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION RECORDED/^ ZONING
RECESS/RECONVENE
The Chairman declared the meeting recessed for one hour for lunch.
1:40 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 1:40 with all members present except
Mr Fowinkle and Mr Parrish.
LEGISLATION (PROPOSED) - LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS (FUNDING)
The County Attorney read a draft of proposed resolution con¬
cerning House Bill 231 (profiled by 1978 Florida Legislation)
a State Law requiring a State funding mechanism be included
in any legislation which directs counties to administer programs
and services that impose financial burden upon the counties.
JANUARY 17, 1978 Cont'd
Following discussion, adoption was deferred, pending refine¬
ment of the language to endorse the philosophy of the law,
rather than this particular law.
LAWSUIT: MANATEE COUNTY vs BASS, ET AL
The County Attorney submitted a letter from Paul E. Logan,
Attorney of the Law Firm of Goodheart & Logan, dated January
13, 1978, notifying the Board of Mr Logan's willingness
to undertake representation of the County in the lawsuit Re:
Manatee County et al, vs Bass, et al, and outlining his fees.
($50 per hour, plus costs and expenses incurred in connection
with the litigation) Mr Fay recommended the Board accept Mr
Logan's proposal.
Motion was made by Mr McClure that the recommendations of the
County Attorney to employ Paul Logan to continue this par¬
ticular litigation be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr
Parrish and carried unanimously.
PERSONNEL: MANNING LEVELS/MODIFIED
Upon motion by Mr Fortson, seconded by Mr McClure, resolution
was unanimously adopted, approving authorized manning levels
by job classifications, amended to delete Secretary III,
Highway and Engineering Department, as recommended by the
Personnel Director. T-'-^
RESOLUTION RECORDED
CONSOLIDATION SHEETS
The Personnel Director submitted and requested approval of
previously coordinated personnel sheets (New Hires, Salary
Increases, Terminations, Miscellaneous/Travel Authority)
and authorization for the Chairman to sign with the following
additions:
Travel Authority;
F;David J. Even (MCUS) - 1/12/78
2. Layon Robinson, (Manpower Advisory Council)
- to Tampa, Fla.
11/5-9/77
Salary Increases
1. John Lawrence
3. Jessie H. Yawn
2. Alonzo Stephenson
4. Donald Hubbard
Mr Fletcher explained that, through a clerical error, these
four (CETA) Parks and Recreation employees were omitted from
the adjusted payroll when the county cost-of-living increase
was granted in October 1977. He requested they be entered on
the present payroll at the adjusted rate of $3.87 per hour and
reimbursed their lost pay.
Motion was made by Mr Fortson that Personnel Action requests
forms for these four CETA Employees be included in the current
consolidation sheets, and that the Personnel Director and the
County Attorney be authorized to prepare appropriate resolution
to resolve the clerical error in their past pay. Motion was
seconded by Mr McClure and carried unanimously.
TRAVEL - SUNCOAST MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
Mr Fletcher requested authorization to attend the Suncoast
Management Association luncheon in Clearwater, Fla, January 18,
1978, at no cost to the county. There was no objection from
the Board.
MANATEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD - WORK PROGRAM (CETA)
Mr Fletcher announced as a matter of information that the County
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School Board has arranged a school-work program enabling students
to take full curriculum courses in high school and work two hours
a day through the CETA Program, and that a young man wants to
work with Don Everett in the Maintenance Department.
CONSOLIDATION SHEETS
The Chairman called for a vote on the Consolidation Sheets, and
motion was made by Mr Fortson to approve Consolidation Sheets
as recommended by the Personnel Director. Motion was seconded
by Mr McClure and carried unanimously.
BILLS FOR PAYMENT
Upon motion by Mr Fortson, seconded by Mr McClure, bills
were unanimously approved for payment, as follows;
National Assoc. of Counties (dues) - $1,190.00
Kearney & Mulock 569.90
Smith, Young & Blue, P.A. 1,386.60
Refund: Dennis Christie (plumb, permit) 25.00
Joy M. Courtney (OB clinic) 50.00
BONDS
Motion was made by Mr Parrish to approve acceptance and/or
refund of Bonds as follows:
Sheriff's Department
Additions:
"Carl H. Becker
"Donald P. Hanas
^Marilyn Vollmer
Deletions;•
^Rudolph Allums
""Karen Zawacki
^Ronand Nipper
Public Employees' Blanket Bond
Auto Owners Ins Co. No. 767012-20210325
PT Crime Prevention
Patrolman
PT Criminal Histories
Transportation
Communications
Patrolman
Accept: TOM DANEHY - Cash Bond, $300 (Cashier Check #83365)
Driveway Permits No. 3669 and 3707
JERILYNN R. GOSS - Cash Bond, $200 (Money Order #11170)
Driveway Permit No. 2895
CLYDE ST. LEON Cash Bond, $5,124.50 (Cashier Check #83468)
(paving rear parking lot for Magic Mile
Plaza)
Return: MORGAN JOHNSON ESTATES - Performance Bond $40,111.30
UNIT I (REVISED) (Highway Dept Project D-890)
Motion was seconded by Mr McClure and carried unanimously.
MINUTES - APPROVED
Upon motion by Mr McClure, seconded by Mr Parrish, Minutes of
previous meetings were unanimously approved, as follows:
REGULAR SESSIONS: November 22 & 29; December 6, 1977
SPECIAL SESSIONS: December 1 & 8, 1977.
WARRANTS LIST
Motion was made by Mr Parrish to approve Warrant Lists from
January 10, 1978 to January 17, 1978 and to authorize Warrant
Lists to January 24, 1978, said Warrant Lists to include any
payrolls during that period upon condition that all employees
have performed their services in accordance with time and
payroll practices of the county departments. Motion was seconded
by Mr McClure and carried uanimously.
JANUARY 17, 1978 Cont'd
SOUTHERN HEALTH FOUNDATION CHECK ACCEPTED
Upon motion by Mr McClure, seconded by Mr Parrish, a check in
the amount of $825.00, from Florida Department of Rehabilitative
Services, representing payment to the County for regional Emergency
Medical Services plan, was unanimously accepted. (Southern Health
Foundation)
CORRESPONDENCE
Correspondence was acknowledged received from:
DeSoto Celebration, Inc. : Requesting receipt of allocated funds,
to defray incurred expenses. Discussed, no action taken.
List of Holidays: The Chairman read into the record a list
of holidays authorized for County employees for 1978.
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas
New Year's Day
Monday, May 29
Tuesday, July 4
Monday September 4
Saturday November 11
Observe, Fr-idayy'^November^lO
Thursday, November 23 and
Friday, November 24
Monday, December 25
Monday, January 1, 1979
Dewey Dye, Attorney, bringing to the Board's attention information
derived from a meeting of Florida Environmental Regulation Com¬
mission, December 1, 1977, pertaining to request of Sarasota to
be designated as "Class I" under new Air Quality Rules and im¬
plication this might have concerning Manatee County. Both
Manatee and Sarasota Counties are designated "Class II".
Department of Administration, State Energy Office: Announcing a
Workshop on Community Energy Conservation,to be held in Sarasota on
Friday, January 27th. Following discussion, the Board agreed that
Mr Fowinkle and a representative from Planning and Development
would represent Manatee County at the Workshop.
MANATEE COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEMBERSHIP
Upon motion by Mr McClure, seconded by Mr Fortson, members of the
Manatee County Board of Zoning Appeals were unanimously reappointed
for a four-year term, ending January 15, 1982.
Kenneth Pfister; Brenda Crossthwait; J. Stanley Whichel
BI-COUNTY COMMISSION ON STATUS OF WOMEN - MARJORIE KINNAN
Upon motion by Mr McClure,seconded by Mr Parrish, Marjorie
Kinnan was unanimously reappointed to the Bi-County Commission
on the Status of Women for a three year term, ending December
31, 1980.
HOLMES BEACH, CITY OF - VOTING MACHINES
Motion was made by Mr McClure to approve the request of the City
of Holmes Beach for the use of four voting machine to be used
in their General Election March 14th, 1978. Motion was sec¬
onded by Mr Parrish and carried unanimously.
PERMIT: (DOCKING FACILITIES)
Upon motion by Mr Parrish, seconded by Mr McClure, Permit No. 7803,
allowing Hardaway Constructors, Inc. to construct temporary docking
facilities at 5605 U.S. 301, Ellenton, was unanimously approved.
PARKS & RECREATION - BRADENTON BEACH, CITY OF
Motion was made by Mr McClure to approve request of City of
Bradenton Beach to use excess fill material (stockpiled on
Coquina Beach) in constuction of the roadway and ramp for the
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handicapped at its new Police Administration Building. Motion
was seconded by Mr Parrish and carried unanimously.
COUNTY BUILDINGS - ROOF REPAIRS
Leaking roofs on the old Highway Department Building, housing
the Welfare offices and the Voting Machine storage area were
discussed, with consensus being that the problem was caused by
the roof-mounted air conditioners. Roof repairs on the buildings
at the Agriculture Center will be reconsidered later this month,
after the end of the County Fair.
MEETING ADJOURNED
There being no further businees, the meeting was declared
adjourned.
Attest: APPROVED:
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Clerk ' ChainnaiV