County Council of Volusia County, Florida
AGENDA
January 21, 2010
Revised January 19, 2010
Revised January 20, 2010
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COUNCIL MEMBERS:   STAFF:
Frank T. Bruno, Jr. Chair James T. Dinneen, County Manager
Joie Alexander Vice-Chair Daniel D. Eckert, County Attorney
Andy Kelly District 1 Mary Connors, Deputy County Manager
Joshua J. Wagner District 2

Charlene Weaver, Deputy County Manager

Jack Hayman District 3 Betty J. Holness, Community Outreach Manager
Carl G. Persis District 4 Marcy A. Zimmerman, Deputy Clerk
Patricia Northey District 5

Camilla Grasso, Recording Secretary

    Karen Yaris, Administrative Aide

Public participation is encouraged on matters on the agenda. If you desire to be recognized by the Chair, please fill out a request form and present it to one of the staff members present in the Council Chambers. This will allow the County Chair to provide ample time for those desiring to be heard.

Public participation on items not on the agenda can be presented to the County Chair and other Council Members attending, along with County staff representatives at 8:30 a.m. prior to the regular session of the Council meeting that begins at 9:00 a.m. Public participation will also be heard at the end of the Council meeting.

Public comment on issues on the agenda or public participation shall be limited to 3 minutes.

Public hearings and time-certain matters may be heard later, but not sooner, than the designated time.

If any person decides to appeal a decision made by the County Council with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings including all testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. To that end, such person will want to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made.

In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing a special accommodation to participate in the proceedings, or an interpreter to participate in any proceedings, should contact the County Manager’s Office at 386-736-5920 for assistance, at least two business days before any meeting date.

Assisted listening system receivers are available for the hearing impaired, and can be obtained from the Deputy Clerk by calling the County Manager’s Office at 386-736-5920.

We respectfully request that all electronic devices are set for no audible notification.

Electronic Information! County Council agendas, minutes and live audio of meetings are available on the internet: http://volusia.org/countycouncil/info.htm

The Volusia County Council Chambers are a Wi Fi Zone.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – 8:30 a.m.

CALL TO ORDER – 9:00 a.m.
County Council Chambers, Room 204, Thomas C. Kelly Administration Center, 123 West Indiana Avenue, DeLand, Volusia County, Florida

ROLL CALL

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
By: Reuven Silverman, Prayer Leader, Temple Israel of DeLand

PROCLAMATIONS – Presented Outside Chambers

Item 1
• Military Family and Community Covenant Day – December 19, 2009
• Vince Carter and Michelle Carter-Scott Day – January 10, 2010
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day – January 18, 2010
• Martin Luther King Jr. and James Huger Day – January 18, 2010
• ALPI Day – January 23, 2010
• New Smyrna Speedway Week – February 5 - 13, 2010
Staff Contact: Pat Kuehn, 386-822-5062, ext. 2934 VC-1262814911542

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Item 2
Minutes of the November 19, 2009, county council meeting
Staff Contact: Camilla Grasso, 386-239-7745, ext. 4292 VC-1262643339874

PULL CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
If discussion is desired by any member of the Council, that item must be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately. All other matters included under the consent agenda will be approved by one motion. Citizens with concerns should address those concerns by filling out a public participation slip and giving it to the Deputy Clerk prior to consent agenda items being pulled.

PRESENTATIONS

Item 2A
Confirmation of appointments
Staff Contact: James T. Dinneen, 386-736-5920, ext. 2187
Rhonda Orr, 386-943-7054, ext. 7054
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-  AGENDA ITEM TO FOLLOW

MINI BUDGET WORKSHOP

Item 3
Review of the library services division’s DVD collection policy and internet use policy
Staff Contact: Lucinda Colee, 386-248-1745, ext. 1212 VC-1263215816698

PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER TIME CERTAIN MATTERS

9:30 a.m.
Item 4
Resolution of county objection to Deltona Water Supply Plan
Staff Contact: Jamie Seaman, 386-736-5950, ext. 5950 VC-1263314516348

9:45 a.m.

Item 4A
Local vendor preference discussion
Staff Contact:
James T. Dinneen, 386-736-5920, ext. 2187
Jeaniene Jennings, 386-822-5773, ext. 5773
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-  AGENDA ITEM TO FOLLOW

10:00 a.m.
Item 5
Community Cultural Arts Grant program changes
Staff Contact: Nancy Maddox, 386-736-5953, ext. 2463 VC-1262899959073

10:30 a.m.
Item 6
Order of Business:
Open Public Hearing
Staff Report
Public Participation
Close Public Hearing
Council Discussion/Action
Ordinance No. 2009-36 amending the Unified Beach Code to restrict casting fishing lines from piers and reduce the distance surfing is permitted from piers from 300 feet to 75 feet
Staff Contact: Rick Karl, 386-736-5950, ext. 2459 VC-1260885721591

11:00 a.m.
Item 7
Ordinance No. 2010-02 - Gopher tortoise protection
CONTINUED TO MARCH 4, 2010 at 10:30 A.M.
Staff Contact: Ginger Adair, 386-736-5927, ext. 2059 VC-1262264703858

BEGIN CONSENT AGENDA

AIRPORT AND PORT

Airport Services

Item 8
Contract task assignment to Reynolds, Smith and Hills to conduct engineering services for the instrument landing system, runway 25R project at the Daytona Beach International Airport; $216,875.71 (Revenue: 95% by the Federal Aviation Administration, 2.5% by the Department of Transportation; Expenditure: 2.5%)
Staff Contact: Dennis McGee, 386-248-8030, ext. 8320 VC-1258658208938
Arlene Smith, 386-248-8030, ext. 8312

Item 9
Multiple awards of contracts for air service consulting services for the Daytona Beach International Airport
Staff Contact: Dennis McGee, 386-248-8030, ext. 8320 VC-1260369408153
Stephen Cooke, 386-248-8030, ext. 8309

Coastal

Item 10
Council approval of alternative motorized vehicle rental on Volusia beaches
Staff Contact: Dennis McGee, 386-248-8030, ext. 8320 VC-1262899246381

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Community Assistance

Item 11
Award of contracts to Florida Home Buyers Realty, Inc. and Prudential the Property Place, Inc. for professional real estate brokerage services
Staff Contact: Dona DeMarsh, 386- 736-5955, ext. 2893 VC-1260909062892

Votran

Item 12 - WITHDRAWN FROM THE AGENDA
Sole source purchase of vehicle and facility decontamination system with federal funds; Revenue/ Federal Funds: $97,801.35
Staff Contract: Jim Dorsten, 386-756 7496, ext. 4128 VC-1262628308900

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Administration

Item 13
Resolution - Approval of industrial development authority revenue bond in a principal amount not to exceed $4,500,000 for the Volusia/Flagler Family YMCA Project- Refunding Series 2007 Bond
Staff Contact: Phil Ehlinger, 386-248-8048, ext. 8386 VC-1262965083352

Item 14
Resolution – Approval of issuance of up to $4,700,000 in Industrial Revenue Bonds through the Volusia County Industrial Development Authority on behalf of Juno AO Real Estate, LLC
Staff Contact: Phil Ehlinger, 386-248-8048, ext. 8386 VC-1262898688486 - AGENDA ITEM TO FOLLOW

FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

Central Services

Item 15
Agreement with Volusia County School Board for fleet fueling services; $200,000.00 (Expenditure: Fuel Expense: $50,000.00; Revenue: $150,000.00)
Staff Contact: George Baker, 386-254-1595, ext. 1850 VC-1259178520807

Item 15A
Award of bid to Air Mechanical & Service Corp. for correctional facility roof replacement; Expenditure: $1,393,000.00
Staff Contact: George Baker, 386-254-1595, ext. 1850 VC-1262883372516

Information Technology

Item 16
Extension of contract with Veytec, Inc. for Cisco SMARTnet maintenance; Expenditure: $130,000.00
Staff Contact: Bill Clausen, 386-736-5960, ext. 5814 VC-1260887457102

Item 17
Extension of agreement with Anixter, Inc. for communications equipment, cables, and materials; Expenditure: $144,235.00
Staff Contact: Bill Clausen, 386-736-5960, ext. 5814 VC-1260888622859

Item 18
WebFOCUS software annual maintenance renewal with Information Builders; Expenditure: $74,076.57
Staff Contact: Elaine Whitehead, 386-736-5922, ext. 5922 VC-1262787411784

Management and Budget

Item 19
Budget resolution - Budget adjustment of Dori Slosberg Driver Education Program funds; Revenue: $91,992.00
Staff Contact: Tammy J. Bong, 386-736-5934, ext. 2848 VC-1262027510435

GROWTH AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Environmental Management

Item 20
Multiple awards of contracts for professional environmental and protected species services
Staff Contact: Kelli McGee, 386-736-5959, ext. 2845 VC-1259947480899
Ginger Adair, 386-736-5927, ext. 2059

PUBLIC PROTECTION

Emergency Management

Item 21
Budget resolution - Agreement for state homeland security grant; Revenue from the State Homeland Security Grant Program: $34,000.00
Staff Contact: Charlie Craig, 386-254-1500, ext. 1505 VC-1258550386127

Beach Safety

Item 21A
Special event request, Ocean Deck 2010 event calendar and static display
Staff Contact: Kevin Sweat, 386-239-6414, ext. 231 VC-1263225608235


Fire Services

Item 22
Renewal of agreement for overhead doors; Expenditure: $95,000.00
Staff Contact: Frank Pocica, 386-736-5940, ext. 2487 VC-1262698974429
Dennis McGee, 386-248-8030, ext. 8320

Item 23
Lease of office space, 360 North Delaware Avenue, DeLand; Expenditure: $21,875.00 annually
Staff Contact: Jim Ryan: 386-736-5940, ext. 6620 VC-1262904111505

PUBLIC WORKS

Administrative Services

Item 24
Amendment to disaster debris management and support services agreements with consultants
Staff Contact: George Recktenwald, 386-736-5965, ext. 2207 VC-1262728796464

SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Administration

Item 25
Budget resolution - Appropriation of federal forfeiture funds; Revenue: $825,623.00
Staff Contact: Laura Bounds, 386-736-5961, ext. 2108 VC-1262888297142

Item 26
Contract to SoftCode, Inc. for sheriff's office civil process software system; Expenditure: $220,000.00
Staff Contact: Laura Bounds, 386-736-5961, ext. 2108 VC-1262611152892

END CONSENT AGENDA

12:00 noon
LUNCH RECESS – Tomorrow’s Leaders

PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER TIME CERTAIN MATTERS

2:00 p.m.

ZONING/SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS

Item 27
Order of Business:
Open Public Hearing
Staff Report
Public Participation
Close Public Hearing
Council Discussion/Action
Case S-09-060 - Special exception to allow a private school on A-1 zoned property located on Bennett Road near Pierson; Applicant: Barbara Van Dusen
(Continue from the December 10, 2009 county council meeting)
ECO Map: No
Staff Recommendation: ACCEPT PLDRC’s recommendation of approval
No Opposition at PLDRC
Staff Contact: Becky Mendez, 386-736-5959, ext. 2943 VC-1262971322970

2:30 p.m.
Item 28
Order of Business:
Open Public Hearing
Staff Report
Public Participation
Close Public Hearing
Council Discussion/Action
Appeal of Catherine & Leslie Hendricks of the decision of the Contractor Licensing and Construction Appeals Board requiring repair or demolition of the residence located at 22 Sunny Beach Drive in Ormond Beach
Staff Recommendation: DENY appeal and UPHOLD the recommendation of the CLCA
Staff Contact: Don Vancini, 386-626-6591, ext. 2765 VC-1261410285068

2:45 p.m.
Item 29
Order of Business:
Open Public Hearing
Staff Report
Public Participation
Close Public Hearing
Council Discussion/Action
A-09-083 - Application of Robert Riggio, attorney for RR Farms, owner, requesting an appeal of planning and development services director’s decision dated December 2, 2009; property location is on Pioneer Trail in Samsula
Staff Recommendation: UPHOLD the planning and development services director’s interpretation
Staff Contact: Becky Mendez, 386-736-5959, ext. 2943 VC-1262613285795

3:00 p.m.
Item 30
Resolutions - EMS trust fund fiscal year grant allocation; Revenue: $142,207.00
Staff Contact: Mark Wolcott, 386-740-5201, ext. 2906 VC-1262879919001

3:15 p.m.
Item 31
Resolutions - Establishment of policies for community redevelopment areas
(Continued from December 10, 2009)
Staff Contact: Phil Ehlinger, 386-248-8048, ext. 8386 VC-1260555227286
- AGENDA ITEM TO FOLLOW

REPORTS
May be heard anytime throughout County Council meeting as time permits

OTHER BUSINESS - NOMINATIONS/APPOINTMENTS

Item 32
BOARD: VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD
INCUMBENTS: Joie Alexander, Council Member
Carl Persis, Council Member
Michael Abels, Citizen
TERM COMMENCES: April 1, 2010
LENGTH OF TERM: One Year
Must be an elector of the county as well as own homestead property in Volusia County
[Serving on this board constitutes a county office.]
Applications received from the following citizen:
Michael Abels
Staff Contact: Marcy Zimmerman, 386-736-5920, ext. 2398 VC-1262635506664

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

DISCUSSION BY STAFF OF MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA

DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL OF MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA AND COMMITTEE REPORTS

ADJOURNMENT