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2251 Clearwater, Florida, March 27, 2001 The Board of County Commissioners in and for the County of Pinellas met in regular session in the County Commission Assembly Room, Pinellas County Courthouse, 315 Court Street, Clearwater, Florida, at 9:38 A.M. on this date with the following members present: Calvin D. Harris, Chairman; Barbara Sheen Todd, Vice-Chairman; Robert B. Stewart; Karen Williams Seel; Susan Latvala; and Kenneth T. Welch. Absent: John Morroni. Also present: Susan H. Churuti, County Attorney; D. Gay Lancaster, Interim County Administrator; C. R. Short, Chief Deputy Clerk; and Carol J. Jones, Board Reporter. Pastor J. Arnold Johnson, Senior Chaplain of the Largo Police Department, pronounced the Invocation which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Commissioner Seel. A G E N D A INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE to the Flag of the United States of America PRESENTATIONS & AWARDS A. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Any Person Wishing to Speak at this Time (Excluding Issues on the Agenda or Previously Acted on by the BCC) Must Have a Card Filled Out and Turned in to Staff at the Administrative Table Located at the Front of the Board Room. B. CONSENT AGENDA CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT 1. Approval of Minutes B None. 2. Reports: a. Audit Report No. 2001-05, Dated March 22, 2001 B Audit of Fire Protection Services. b. Audit Report No. 2001-06, Dated March 22, 2001 B Audit of Court Services Division B Court Evidence. c. Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners Statement of Revenues, Expenditures
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Clearwater, Florida, March 27, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners in and for the County of Pinellas met in

regular session in the County Commission Assembly Room, Pinellas County Courthouse, 315

Court Street, Clearwater, Florida, at 9:38 A.M. on this date with the following members

present: Calvin D. Harris, Chairman; Barbara Sheen Todd, Vice-Chairman; Robert B.

Stewart; Karen Williams Seel; Susan Latvala; and Kenneth T. Welch.

Absent: John Morroni.

Also present: Susan H. Churuti, County Attorney; D. Gay Lancaster, Interim

County Administrator; C. R. Short, Chief Deputy Clerk; and Carol J. Jones, Board Reporter.

Pastor J. Arnold Johnson, Senior Chaplain of the Largo Police Department,

pronounced the Invocation which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led

by Commissioner Seel.

A G E N D A

INVOCATIONPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE to the Flag of the United States of AmericaPRESENTATIONS & AWARDS

A. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD

Any Person Wishing to Speak at this Time (Excluding Issues on the Agenda or Previously Acted on by theBCC) Must Have a Card Filled Out and Turned in to Staff at the Administrative Table Located at the Frontof the Board Room.

B. CONSENT AGENDA

CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT

1. Approval of Minutes B None.

2. Reports:

a. Audit Report No. 2001-05, Dated March 22, 2001 B Audit of Fire Protection Services.

b. Audit Report No. 2001-06, Dated March 22, 2001 B Audit of Court Services Division BCourt Evidence.

c. Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners Statement of Revenues, Expenditures

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and Allocation of Funds Additional Court Costs, Pursuant to Section 27.3455, FloridaStatutes, Together with Independent Auditors' Report, for the Year Ended September30, 2000.

d. Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners Statement of Conflict Counsel Fees andConflict Counsel Expenses and Costs, Pursuant to Section 925.037(5)(a) and (5)(b),Florida Statutes, Together with Independent Auditors' Report, for the Year EndedSeptember 30, 2000.

e. Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court Financial Statements for Year EndedSeptember 30, 2000, Together with Independent Auditors' Report.

f. Pinellas County Tax Collector Financial Statements for Year Ended September 30, 2000,Together with Independent Auditors' Report.

g. Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections Financial Statements for Year Ended September30, 2000, Together with Independent Auditors' Report.

h. Pinellas County Property Appraiser Financial Statements for Year Ended September 30,2000, Together with Independent Auditors' Report.

i. City of South Pasadena Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Year EndedSeptember 30, 2000.

j. City of Pinellas Park Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Year EndedSeptember 30, 2000.

3. Other Approvals:

a. General - None.

b. Satisfactions of Judgments and Liens.

4. Miscellaneous Items to be Received for Filing:

a. Official Traffic Regulations Submitted by the County Traffic Engineer.

b. City of Largo Notice of Annexation and Other Hearings to be Held April 3, 2001Regarding Ordinances Nos. 2001-39 and 2001-43.

c. City of Clearwater Public Hearing Notice Annexation, Land Use Plan and Zoning AtlasAmendments Regarding Ordinances Nos. 6696-01 through 6698-01, 6702-1 through6710-01, 6717-01 through 6722-01 and 6729-01 through 6761-01, Public Hearings Heldon March 22, 2001.

d. City of St. Petersburg Resolution No. 2001-91, Relating to the Protection of MangroveTrees.

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e. Pinellas Park Water Management District Agenda for Regular Authority Meeting No.6 Held on March 15, 2001.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

Budget and Finance

5. Budget Amendment: No. 14.

Public Works

6. Approval of Subdivision Plats and Related Items.

7. Approval of Receipt and File of Plans and Specifications for Construction of 119th Street Northand 16th Avenue Southwest, Baskins Area Road Improvement.

Utilities

8. Approval of Release of Sewer, Water and Reclaimed Water Liens.

General

9. Approval of Pre-Qualification Committee Recommendations.

10. Approval of Satisfaction of Mortgages B (Housing):

a. Patricia Harriott a/k/a Patricia L. Harriott.

b. Jeffrey R. Hoersch.

c. Largo Area Housing Development Corporation.

d. Richard J. Rodgers and Cynthia M. Rodgers.

C. REGULAR AGENDA

11. Items for Discussion from Consent Agenda (County Administrator and Clerk of Circuit Court).

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

Public Works

12. Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Contract Extension for Bridge Tending Services.

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13. Approval of Acquisition of Lot 29, Block A for the Belcher Road Phase I (Curlew Road to TampaRoad) Project in the Spanish Oaks Subdivision and Authorization of the Disposition of Structureand Personal Property Thereon in Section 13, Township 28 South, Range 15 East.

14. Approval of Reconstruction of the Old Oakhurst Road Project.

Airport

15. Approval of Award of Bid B Airport Limousine Service.

16. Approval of First Amendment to the Delta Aircraft Corporation Lease at the St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport.

Utilities

17. Approval of Change Order No. 2 and Approval of Reduction and Retainage Release B HydrogenSulfide Removal Project at the S. K. Keller Water Treatment Facility/Pumping Station.

18. Approval of a Joint Project Agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protectionfor the Use of Sovereign Submerged Lands within the City of Madeira Beach for the Installationof Subaqueous Reclaimed Water Mains.

19. Approval of Agreement for Exchange of Property B Parcels Located in the Highlands ofInnisbrook.

General

20. Approval of Legal Aid Services Agreement with the Clearwater Bar Foundation, Inc.

21. Approval of Recommendation to Proceed with Foreclosure Action on a Delinquent MortgageProperty Owned by Sara L. Myers.

22. Approval of Acquisition of Parcel Number 08/30/15/70470/100/3105 B Parcel Located in theDansville Redevelopment Area.

23. Approval of Recommendation to Accept a Quit Claim Deed from the Pinellas County SchoolBoard and Grant Authorization to Extend the Closing Date with the Suncoast Family YMCAs,Inc.

24. Approval of Grant Award Agreement Pertaining to the Restoration of the White Chapel inDowntown Palm Harbor.

25. Approval of Agreement with the Pinellas County Urban League, Inc. for the Provision of CertainServices to Customers of the One-Stop Systems in Pinellas County.

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26. Approval of Agreement with Family Service Center of Pinellas, Inc. for the Provision of CertainServices to Customers of the One-Stop Systems in Pinellas County.

27. Approval of Agreement with the Pinellas County Health Department for the Provision of Servicesto Welfare Transition Program Eligible Teens Referred to the One-Stop Operator from theFlorida Department of Children and Families.

28. Other Administrative Matters.

CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT

29. Approval of Vouchers and Bills:

a. Weekly Vouchers and Bills.

b. Requisition of Payment and Certificate to the Solid Waste Disposal and ResourceRecovery System Construction Trust Account:

1. Payment Order No. C-0228 in the Amount of $11,990.02 to HDR Engineering,Inc.

2. Payment Order No. C-0229 in the Amount of $78,375.00 to WheelabratorPinellas, Inc.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

30. Authority for County Attorney to Defend:

a. First Union etc. v. Robert A. Love, et al B Circuit Civil Case No. 01-2017-CI-20 BMortgage Foreclosure Involving a Welfare Lien.

b. Tiger Enterprises of Pinellas, Inc. and Richard Greenberg v. Everett S. Rice B Case No.:8:01-CV-260-T-24 EAJ B Action Involving a Claim for False Arrest and ImproperSeizure of a Vehicle.

31. Authorization to File Amicus Curiae Brief Regarding Keys Citizens for Responsible Government,Inc. v. Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority, an Independent Special District B Supreme Court ofFlorida - Case No. SC01-411.

32. Authorization to Settle in the Case of Lisa Foche, et al v. Pinellas County, et al B Circuit Civil CaseNo. 99-5428-CI-19.

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33. Miscellaneous.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

34. Approval of the Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Pace Technology, Inc. at theSTAR Center.

35. Approval of the Third Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Nova Precision Components, Inc.at the STAR Center.

SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS

The Procedure Used by the Board of County Commissioners in Conducting Public Hearings is to Have a StaffPresentation Followed by the Applicant Presenting the Specific Proposal. The Board Will Then Hear CommentsFrom the Proponents Followed by Comments From the Opponents and a Staff Summary. The Applicant Will Thenbe Given an Opportunity to Close and the Board of County Commissioners Will Decide on the Matter. Please Referto the Back of Your Agenda Copy for More Details on Guidelines for Time Limitations and Opportunities to Speak.

SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS - BCC

36. Proposed Ordinance Amending the Pinellas County Investment Policy.

37. Petition to Vacate Submitted by Claudia Arias and Nelson Restrepo for a Portion of a 93.0 FootPlatted Easement on Lot 16, COUNTRY CREEK, Located in the Southeast 3 of Section 32,Township 29 South, Range 16 East.

38. Petition to Vacate Submitted by Aref B. Jallouli and Agnes M. Jallouli, Represented by MarkMadison of Construction Business Services for a Portion of a 7.5 Foot Platted Easement on Lot38, Block E, REPLAT OF ALSTON HEIGHTS NO. 3, UNIT TWO, Located in the Southwest3 of Section 17, Township 30 South, Range 15 East.

39. Petition to Vacate Submitted by Dorothy P. France, Mark A. Fontana, Patrick C. Connolly, Sr. andMarguerite Connolly, Represented by William R. Davis of C. Fred Deuel and Associates, Inc. fora Portion of a 45.0 Foot Right of Way Known as 128th Street North, Lying Adjacent to Lots 49 and50, HARBORVIEW NO. 1, Reserving a Drainage and Utility Easement over the Vacated Area,Located in the Southeast 3 of Section 29, Township 30 South, Range 15 East.

D. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS

40. Update on WorkNet, Pinellas B Bonnie Moore, Acting Executive Director.

E. COUNTY COMMISSION

41. Miscellaneous.

ADJOURNMENT

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PROCLAMATION HONORING 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF CHILDCARE LICENSINGIN PINELLAS COUNTY

Chairman Harris presented a proclamation honoring the 50th anniversary of

childcare licensing in Pinellas County to Gail Robertson, Director of the Pinellas County

License Board for Children=s Centers and Family Day Care Homes.

PROCLAMATION DECLARING WEEK OF APRIL 2 TO APRIL 8, 2001, ASNATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK

Chairman Harris presented a proclamation declaring the week of April 2 to

April 8, 2001, as National Public Health Week to Dr. Claude Dharamraj, Assistant Director

of the Pinellas County Health Department; whereupon, Dr. Dharamraj conducted a brief

presentation entitled Obesity in Florida; a copy of which has been filed and made a part of

the record.

SERVICE AWARD PRESENTED TO COUNTY ATTORNEY SUSAN H. CHURUTI FOR20 YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE

Chairman Harris presented a 20-year Service Award to County Attorney

Susan H. Churuti.

JACOB F. STOWERS, ASSISTANT COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR, NAMEDRECIPIENT OF CHUCK YEAGER AWARD BY NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFEFOUNDATION

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Commissioner Stewart presented the 2000 Chuck Yeager Award to Assistant

County Administrator Jacob F. Stowers, III; and related that the award is given by the

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to persons recognized for outstanding achievements

in the area of ground conservation, along with $15,000 to be used for conservation programs

designated by the recipient.

PLAQUE PRESENTED TO BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ON BEHALF OFPINELLAS COUNTY AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MUSEUM

Randy Lightfoot, President, and Sandra Rooks, Vice President, Pinellas

County African American History Museum, presented a plaque to the Board of County

Commissioners for its support of the recent Florida African American Heritage Celebration.

* * * *

At this time, 10:40 A.M., Commissioner Todd left the meeting.

* * * *

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD

Richard Cash, Seminole, addressed the Board regarding water conservation

and mass transportation issues.

Louis Hashagen. St. Petersburg, expressed his concerns regarding Savona

Drive road improvements.

John L. Skolte, Largo, expressed his appreciation to the Board for its

assistance with the problems he has incurred regarding provision of services from the City of

Dunedin; whereupon, Chief Assistant County Attorney James L. Bennett provided a status

report on Mr. Skolte=s rights pursuant to annexation laws.

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CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS NOS. 1 THROUGH 10 - APPROVED

Upon presentation by Chairman Harris, Commissioner Welch moved,

seconded by Commissioner Seel and carried, that the Consent Agenda, consisting of items

Nos. 1 through 10, be approved as follows:

# 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NONE

# 2 REPORTS RECEIVED FOR FILING

a. Audit Report No. 2001-05, dated March 22, 2001 - Audit ofFire Protection Services, prepared by Internal Audit Division,Clerk of the Circuit Court.

b. Audit Report No. 2001-06, dated March 22, 2001 - Audit ofCourt Services Division, Court Evidence, prepared by InternalAudit Division, Clerk of the Circuit Court.

c. Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners Statementof Revenues, Expenditures, and Allocation of Funds,Additional Court Costs, pursuant to Section 27.3455, FloridaStatutes, for the year ended September 30, 2000, withIndependent Auditors= Report Thereon, prepared by KPMGLLP.

d. Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners Statementof Conflict Counsel Fees, and Conflict Counsel Expenses andCosts, pursuant to Sections 925.037(5)(a) and (5)(b), FloridaStatutes, for the year ended September 30, 2000, withIndependent Auditors= Report Thereon, prepared by KPMGLLP.

e. Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court=s FinancialStatements for year ended September 30, 2000, withIndependent Auditors= Report Thereon, prepared by KPMGLLP.

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f. Pinellas County Tax Collector=s Financial Statements for yearended September 30, 2000, with Independent Auditors=Report Thereon, prepared by KPMG LLP.

g. Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections= Financial Statementsfor year ended September 30, 2000, with IndependentAuditors= Report Thereon, prepared by KPMG LLP.

h. Pinellas County Property Appraiser=s Financial Statements foryear ended September 30, 2000, with Independent Auditors=Report Thereon, prepared by KPMG LLP.

i. City of South Pasadena Comprehensive Annual FinancialReport for the year ended September 30, 2000.

j. City of Pinellas Park Comprehensive Annual Financial Reportfor the year ended September 30, 2000.

# 3 OTHER APPROVALS

a. General - None

b. Satisfactions of Judgments and Liens

(1) Satisfactions of various judgments for attorney feesand costs which have been paid in full.

(2) Satisfactions of various paving, sewer, and streetlighting assessment liens which have been paid in full.

# 4 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS TO BE RECEIVED FOR FILING

a. Official Traffic Regulations submitted by the County TrafficEngineer.

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b. City of Largo Notice of Proposed Annexation and OtherHearings re Ordinances Nos. 2001-39 and 2001-43 to be heldApril 3, 2001.

c. City of Clearwater Public Hearing Notice of Annexation, LandUse Plan and Zoning Atlas Amendments regarding OrdinancesNos. 6696-01 through 6698-01, 6702-01 through 6710-01,6717-01 through 6722-01, and 6729-01 through 6761-01,held March 22, 2001.

d. City of St. Petersburg Resolution No. 2001-91, relating to theprotection of mangrove trees.

e. Pinellas Park Water Management District Agenda for RegularAuthority Meeting No. 6 held March 15, 2001.

# 5 BUDGET AMENDMENT

A copy of Budget Amendment No. 14 was filed and made a part of therecord.

# 6 SUBDIVISION PLATS AND RELATED ITEMS

a. Breaktime Plaza

1. Maintenance Bond No. CANF000333PP accepted inthe amount of $2,200.00.

2. Release of Completion Bond No. CANF000204MS inthe amount of $11,000.00 to Laeqali and Associates,Inc., 602 Oconee Avenue, Tampa, Fl 33606.

b. Castle Supply Showroom

1. Completion Bond No. 051S103389745BCM acceptedin the amount of $19,518.95.

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c. Niven ALF

1. Completion Bond accepted in the amount of$20,500.00.

d. Lighthouse Reserve LLC

1. Letter of Credit No. 01-002 accepted in the amount of$110,880.00.

e. Robert Tiller

1. Funds accepted in the amount of $1,000.00 ascompletion surety.

f. T & B Excavating

1. Completion Bond No. 24997992 accepted in theamount of $5,000.00.

g. Fairfield Inn - McMullen

1. Completion Bond No. 3SM98737100 accepted in theamount of $6,428.13.

# 7 RECEIPT OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 119THSTREET NORTH AND 16TH AVENUE SOUTHWEST (BASKINS AREA ROADIMPROVEMENTS) PID NO. 922183

Plans and specifications for the subject project were received for filing.

# 8 RELEASES OF SEWER, WATER AND/OR RECLAIMED WATER LIENS

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Releases of liens for delinquent sewer, water and/or reclaimed water charges

which have been paid in full re properties identified on documents attached to the agenda

memorandum dated March 27, 2001, copies of which have been filed and made a part of the

record.

# 9 PREQUALIFICATION COMMITTEE REPORT

A listing of the recommendations of the Prequalification Committee as set

forth in the Interim County Administrator=s memorandum dated March 27, 2001 was filed and

made a part of the minutes.

#10 SATISFACTIONS OF MORTGAGE (HOUSING)

a. Patricia Harriott a/k/a Patricia L. Harriott.b. Jeffrey R. Hoersch.c. Largo Area Housing Development Corporation.d. Richard J. Rodgers and Cynthia M. Rodgers.

#11 ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION FROM CONSENT AGENDA (COUNTY ADMINISTRATORAND CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT) - NONE

#12 SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH C & S BUILDING MAINTENANCECORPORATION FOR BRIDGE TENDING SERVICES (BID NO. 978-0282-B) -APPROVED

Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended approval of

the Second Amendment to the contract with C & S Building Maintenance Corporation for

bridge tending services, extending the contract for a period of up to 90 days at the same

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prices, terms, and conditions, effective April 1, 2001, for an estimated expenditure in an

amount not to exceed $51,000.00.

Commissioner Latvala moved, seconded by Commissioner Seel and carried,

that the recommendation of the Interim County Administrator be approved.

#13 AGREEMENT WITH STEVEN R. TOMKO, JR. AND ROBERTA A. TOMKO FORACQUISITION OF LOT 29, BLOCK A, SPANISH OAKS SUBDIVISION (PROPERTYADDRESS: 1042 WINDING OAKS DRIVE, PALM HARBOR) FOR THE BELCHERROAD, PHASE 1 PROJECT FROM CURLEW ROAD TO TAMPA ROAD (PID NO.106152) - APPROVED FOR EXECUTION WITH AUTHORIZATION FORDISPOSITION OF STRUCTURE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY THEREON AND FORISSUANCE OF NECESSARY CHECKS

Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended approval of an

agreement with Steven R. Tomko, Jr. and Roberta A. Tomko for Lot 29, Block A, Spanish

Oaks Subdivision (property address: 1042 Winding Oaks Drive, Palm Harbor) for the

Belcher Road, Phase 1 Project from Curlew Road to Tampa Road; with authorization to

declare the structure surplus and for the Real Estate Management Division to donate, sell or

demolish the structure thereon and dispose of any personal property; and for the issuance of

a check in the amount of $48,000.00 in payment thereof, together with a check payable to

Stewart Title of Clearwater in the amount of $626.00.

Commissioner Welch moved, seconded by Commissioner Latvala and carried,

that the recommendation of the Interim County Administrator be approved.

#14 RECONSTRUCTION OF OLD OAKHURST ROAD, 66TH AVENUE TO PARKBOULEVARD, IN CONJUNCTION WITH CONSTRUCTION OF RECLAIMED WATERTRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND FORCE MAINTRANSMISSION PIPELINES BY UTILITIES DEPARTMENT - APPROVED

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Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended approval of

proceeding with the reconstruction of Old Oakhurst Road, 66th Avenue to Park Boulevard,

in conjunction with the construction of reclaimed water transmission and distribution system

and force main transmission pipelines by the Utilities Department.

Commissioner Latvala moved, seconded by Commissioner Seel and carried,

that the recommendation of the Interim County Administrator be approved.

#15 AGENDA ITEM AAPPROVAL OF AWARD OF BID - AIRPORT LIMOUSINE SERVICE@(BID NO. 001-0304-B) - TEMPORARILY DEFERRED

Legal notice having been published and publisher=s affidavit filed with the

Clerk, Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended that the bid of Cam-Jo,

Inc., be accepted for airport limousine service (St. Petersburg-Clearwater International

Airport) on the basis of being the only responsive and responsible bid received meeting

specifications, for a 36-month contract effective April 1, 2001 with two additional 12-month

options of renewal at the same prices, terms and conditions subject to availability of funds and

County Administrator approval, for an annual fee paid to the County in the amount of

$13,500.00; and further recommended that the Chairman be authorized to sign the agreement.

Commissioner Latvala moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch, that the

recommendations of the Interim County Administrator be approved.

Responding to queries by Commissioner Seel, Ms. Lancaster related that 31

notices were sent out to prospective bidders; that of the two responses received one had been

late; and that the agreement is a renewal of an existing contract.

In response to further queries by the members, Airport Director David Metz

advised that the present vendor providing the services had not participated in the bid process;

that the information booth staff is monitored by both the Airport Operations Manager and

the Convention and Visitors Bureau; and that the proposed arrangement with Cam-Jo

provides a positive financial net gain for the Airport.

Following discussion and at the request of the Chairman, the motion to

approve was withdrawn with the seconder=s concurrence; whereupon, Commissioner Latvala

moved, seconded by Commissioner Seel and carried, that agenda item No. 15 be temporarily

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deferred.

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At this time, 10:55 A.M., Commissioner Todd returned to the meeting.

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#16 FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT WITH DELTA AIRCRAFTCORPORATION FOR CONSTRUCTION ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE ST.PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - APPROVED FOREXECUTION

Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended approval of

the First Amendment to the Lease with Delta Aircraft Corporation for construction on

property located at the St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport.

Commissioner Latvala moved, seconded by Commissioner Todd and carried,

that the recommendation of the Interim County Administrator be approved.

#17 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO CONTRACT WITH WESTRA CONSTRUCTIONCOMPANY FOR HYDROGEN SULFIDE REMOVAL, S. K. KELLER WATERTREATMENT FACILITY (BID NO. 989-0401-C), REDUCING RETAINAGE FROMFIVE PERCENT TO ONE PERCENT - APPROVED FOR EXECUTION

Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended approval of

Change Order No. 2 to the contract with Westra Construction Company for hydrogen sulfide

removal, S. K. Keller Water Treatment Facility, reducing the retainage from five percent to

one percent; and also recommended approval of a contract extension of 85 consecutive

calendar days.

Commissioner Latvala moved, seconded by Commissioner Todd and carried,

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that the recommendations of the Interim County Administrator be approved.

#18 SOVEREIGN SUBMERGED LANDS EASEMENT FROM BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFTHE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA RE LANDS WITHIN MADEIRA BEACH TO BE USED FOR INSTALLATION OFSUBAQUEOUS RECLAIMED WATER MAINS (PROJECT NO. 733-941814-1123) -APPROVED FOR EXECUTION

Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended approval of a

Sovereign Submerged Lands Easement from the Board of Trustees of the Internal

Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida for submerged lands within the City of

Madeira Beach to be used for the installation of subaqueous reclaimed water mains.

Commissioner Latvala moved, seconded by Commissioner Todd and carried,

that the recommendation of the Interim County Administrator be approved.

#19 (1) AGREEMENT WITH WALL SPRINGS CONSERVATORY, INC., FOR EXCHANGEOF PROPERTY WITH WAIVER OF MINERAL RIGHTS RESERVATION, (2) SECONDAMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR EFFLUENT DISPOSAL WITH GOLF HOSTRESORTS, AND (3) THIRD AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION OF COVENANTS,CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR HIGHLANDS OF INNISBROOK -APPROVED FOR EXECUTION

Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended approval of (1)

an Agreement with Wall Springs Conservatory, Inc., for Exchange of Property with waiver

of mineral rights reservation, (2) Second Amendment to Agreement for Effluent Disposal with

Golf Host Resorts, and (3) Third Amendment to Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and

Restrictions for Highlands of Innisbrook, with authorization for the Chairman to execute the

necessary documents.

Commissioner Latvala moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch and carried,

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that the recommendation of the Interim County Administrator be approved.

#20 LEGAL AID SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CLEARWATER BAR FOUNDATION,INC., EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 2001 - APPROVED FOR EXECUTION

Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended approval of an

agreement with the Clearwater Bar Foundation, Inc. to provide legal aid services to indigent

County residents.

Commissioner Todd moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch and carried,

that the recommendation of the Interim County Administrator be approved.

#21 AUTHORIZATION GRANTED FOR SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC. TO PROCEEDWITH FORECLOSURE ACTION ON DELINQUENT MORTGAGE ON PROPERTYOWNED BY SARA L. MYERS, CASE NO. 2273; CHAIRMAN AUTHORIZED TOEXECUTE FORECLOSURE ACTION

Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended approval for

Suntrust Mortgage, Inc. to proceed with a foreclosure action on a delinquent mortgage for

property owned by Sara L. Myers, Case No. 2273, with authorization for the Chairman to

execute said foreclosure action.

Commissioner Latvala moved, seconded by Commissioner Seel and carried,

that the recommendation of the Interim County Administrator be approved.

#22 AGREEMENT WITH JAMES B. AND BARBARA ANN ROBINSON FOR

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ACQUISITION OF PARCEL NO. 08/30/15/70470/100/3105, VACANT PROPERTYLYING WITHIN DANSVILLE REDEVELOPMENT AREA FOR DANSVILLENEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (PID NO. 921938) - APPROVED FOREXECUTION WITH AUTHORIZATION FOR ISSUANCE OF NECESSARY CHECK

Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended approval of an

agreement with James B. and Barbara Ann Robinson for acquisition of Parcel No.

08/30/15/70470/100/3105, vacant property lying within Dansville Redevelopment Area for

the Dansville Neighborhood Improvement project (PID No. 921938) with authorization for

the issuance of a check in the amount of $35,856.00 in payment thereof.

Commissioner Latvala moved, seconded by Commissioner Seel and carried,

that the recommendation of the Interim County Administrator be approved.

#23 QUITCLAIM DEED ACCEPTED FROM SCHOOL BOARD OF PINELLAS COUNTY(VACANT PROPERTY LOCATED ON EAST SIDE OF 16TH STREET, 620 FEETNORTH OF PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, PALM HARBOR); AUTHORIZATIONGRANTED FOR EXTENSION OF CLOSING DATE ON SAID PROPERTY

Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended that the

Quitclaim Deed from the School Board of Pinellas County be accepted for vacant property

located on the east side of 16th Street, 620 feet north of Pennsylvania Avenue, Palm Harbor,

with authorization to extend the closing with the Suncoast Family YMCAs, Inc. to June 19,

2001.

Commissioner Latvala moved, seconded by Commissioner Seel and carried,

that the recommendation of the Interim County Administrator be approved.

#24 HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANT AWARD AGREEMENT (SPECIAL CATEGORYGRANTS, GRANT NO. SC169), ADDENDUM TO GRANT AWARD AGREEMENT NO.SC169, AND RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS WITH STATE OF FLORIDA, DIVISION OFHISTORICAL RESOURCES FOR WHITE CHAPEL RESTORATION - APPROVED FOR

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EXECUTION

Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended approval of a

Historic Preservation Grant Award Agreement (Special Category Grants, Grant No. SC169),

Addendum to Grant Award No. SC169, and Restrictive Covenants, with the State of Florida,

Division of Historical Resources for the White Chapel Restoration Project located in

downtown Palm Harbor.

Commissioner Todd moved, seconded by Commissioner Latvala and carried,

that the recommendation of the Interim County Administrator be approved.

#25 AGREEMENT BETWEEN PINELLAS REGIONAL WORKFORCE BOARD D/B/AWORKNET PINELLAS, INC. AND PINELLAS COUNTY URBAN LEAGUE, INC.(AGREEMENT NO. PWB-2001-002) FOR PROVISION OF CORE AND INTENSIVESERVICES AND WORKER TRAINING RELATIVE TO WORKFORCE INVESTMENTACT SERVICES TO CUSTOMERS OF WORKNET=S ONE-STOP SYSTEMS(COMPLETION DATE OF AGREEMENT NO LATER THAN JUNE 30, 2001) -APPROVED FOR EXECUTION

Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended that the Board,

as the administrative entity for the Pinellas Regional Workforce Board d/b/a WorkNet

Pinellas, Inc., approve the Agreement with Pinellas County Urban League, Inc. (Agreement

No. PWB-2001-002) for the provision of core and intensive services and worker training

relative to Workforce Investment Act services to customers of WorkNet=s One-Stop Systems.

Commissioner Welch moved, seconded by Commissioner Latvala and carried,

that the recommendation of the Interim County Administrator be approved.

#26 AGREEMENT BETWEEN PINELLAS REGIONAL WORKFORCE BOARD D/B/AWORKNET PINELLAS, INC. AND FAMILY SERVICE CENTER OF PINELLAS, INC.(AGREEMENT NO. PWB-2001-003) FOR PROVISION OF CORE INTENSIVE, AND

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WORKER TRAINING SERVICES RELATIVE TO WELFARE TRANSITIONPROGRAM AT WORKNET=S ONE-STOP SYSTEMS (COMPLETION DATE OFAGREEMENT NO LATER THAN JUNE 30, 2001) - APPROVED FOR EXECUTION

Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended that the Board,

as the administrative entity for the Pinellas Regional Workforce Board d/b/a WorkNet

Pinellas, Inc., approve the agreement with Family Service Center of Pinellas, Inc. (Agreement

No. PWB-2001-003) for the provision of core intensive, and worker training services relative

to the Welfare Transition Program at WorkNet=s One-Stop Systems.

Commissioner Todd moved, seconded by Commissioner Latvala and carried,

that the recommendation of the Interim County Administrator be approved.

#27 AGREEMENT BETWEEN PINELLAS WORKFORCE BOARD D/B/A WORKNETPINELLAS, INC. AND PINELLAS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT (AGREEMENTNO. PWB-2001-004) FOR PROVISION OF TEEN, PARENT, AND PREGNANCYPREVENTION SERVICES TO TEENS ELIGIBLE FOR THE WELFARE TRANSITIONPROGRAM AND REFERRED BY DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES(COMPLETION DATE OF AGREEMENT NO LATER THAN JUNE 30, 2001) -APPROVED FOR EXECUTION

Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended that the Board,

as the administrative entity for the Pinellas Workforce Board d/b/a WorkNet Pinellas, Inc.,

approve the agreement with Pinellas County Health Department (Agreement No. PWB-2001-

004) for provision of teen, parent, and pregnancy prevention services to teens eligible for the

Welfare Transition Program and referred by the Department of Children and Families.

Commissioner Welch moved, seconded by Commissioner Latvala and carried,

that the recommendation of the Interim County Administrator be approved.

#28 OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS - NONE

Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster indicated that she has no

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items to be presented this date under AOther Administrative Matters.@

#29a VOUCHERS APPROVED FOR PERIOD OF MARCH 19, 2001 THROUGH MARCH 23,2001

Chief Deputy Clerk C. R. Short recommended approval of vouchers for the

period March 19, 200l through March 23, 2001 as follows:

Imprest Fund ExpendituresManual checks numbered 539854 through 539871System checks numbered 570461 through 571500

Commissioner Todd moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch and carried,

that the recommendation of the Chief Deputy Clerk be approved.

#29b REQUISITIONS OF PAYMENT AND CERTIFICATE APPROVED FOR FORWARDINGTO TRUSTEE RE GOODS AND SERVICES FOR SOLID WASTE RESOURCERECOVERY FACILITY

Chief Deputy Clerk C. R. Short recommended that the following Requisitions

of Payment and Certificate re goods and services for Solid Waste Resource Recovery Facility

be approved for forwarding to Trustee:

Payment Order Amount

No. C-0228 $11,990.02No. C-0229 78,375.00

Commissioner Todd moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch and carried,

that the recommendation of the Chief Deputy Clerk be approved.

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#30a COUNTY ATTORNEY AUTHORIZED TO DEFEND COUNTY'S INTEREST RE FIRSTUNION, ETC. VERSUS ROBERT A. LOVE, ET AL, CIRCUIT CIVIL CASE NO. 01-2017-CI-20 - MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE INVOLVING A WELFARE LIEN

Pursuant to the request of County Attorney Susan H. Churuti, Commissioner

Welch moved, seconded by Commissioner Latvala and carried, that the County Attorney be

authorized to defend the County's interest in the suit re First Union, etc. versus Robert A.

Love, et al, Circuit Civil Case No. 01-2017-CI-20 - Mortgage Foreclosure Involving a

Welfare Lien.

#30b COUNTY ATTORNEY AUTHORIZED TO DEFEND COUNTY'S INTEREST RE TIGERENTERPRISES OF PINELLAS, INC. AND RICHARD GREENBERG VERSUSEVERETT S. RICE, CLAIM NO. 99-61453, CASE NO. 8:01-CV-260-T-24 EAJ - ACTIONINVOLVING A CLAIM FOR FALSE ARREST AND IMPROPER SEIZURE OF AVEHICLE

Pursuant to the request of County Attorney Susan H. Churuti, Commissioner

Welch moved, seconded by Commissioner Latvala and carried, that the County Attorney be

authorized to defend the County's interest in the suit re Tiger Enterprises of Pinellas, Inc. and

Richard Greenberg versus Everett S. Rice, Claim No. 99-61453, Case No. 8:01-CV-260-T-

24 EAJ - Action Involving a Claim for False Arrest and Improper Seizure of a Vehicle.

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At this time, 10:54 A.M., Commissioner Seel left the meeting.

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#31 AUTHORIZATION GRANTED FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY TO FILE AMICUS CURIAEBRIEF IN THE MATTER OF KEY CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT,INC. VERSUS FLORIDA KEYS AQUEDUCT AUTHORITY, AN INDEPENDENTSPECIAL DISTRICT, SUPREME COURT OF FLORIDA, CASE NO. SC01-411

County Attorney Susan H. Churuti recommended that authorization be

granted to file an amicus curiae brief in the matter of Key Citizens for Responsible

Government, Inc. versus Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority, an Independent Special District,

Supreme Court of Florida, Case No. SC01-411.

Commissioner Latvala moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch and carried,

that the recommendation of the County Attorney be approved.

#32 AUTHORIZATION GRANTED FOR SETTLEMENT OF THE SUIT RE LISA FOCHE,ET AL VERSUS PINELLAS COUNTY, ET AL, CIRCUIT CIVIL CASE NO. 99-5428-CI-19

County Attorney Susan H. Churuti recommended that authorization be

granted for settlement of the suit re Lisa Foche, et al versus Pinellas County, et al, Circuit

Civil Case No. 99-5428-CI-19, as outlined in her memorandum to the Board dated March 27,

2001.

Commissioner Latvala moved, seconded by Commissioner Stewart and

carried, that the recommendation of the County Attorney be approved.

#33 COUNTY ATTORNEY MISCELLANEOUS - NONE

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County Attorney Susan H. Churuti indicated that there are no miscellaneous

matters to be presented this date.

#34 SECOND AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN PINELLAS COUNTYINDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY D/B/A PINELLAS COUNTYECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND PACE TECHNOLOGY INC. AT THESTAR CENTER, EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 2001 - APPROVED FOR EXECUTION

Noting for the record that the Board is now sitting as the Industrial

Development Authority d/b/a the Economic Development Authority, Interim County

Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended approval of the Second Amendment to Lease

Agreement with Pace Technology Inc. at the STAR Center, effective March 1, 2001.

Commissioner Todd moved, seconded by Commissioner Latvala and carried,

that the recommendation of the Interim County Administrator be approved.

#35 THIRD AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN PINELLAS COUNTYINDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY D/B/A PINELLAS COUNTYECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND NOVA PRECISION COMPONENTS,INC. AT THE STAR CENTER, EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 2001 - APPROVED FOREXECUTION

Noting for the record that the Board is now sitting as the Industrial

Development Authority d/b/a the Economic Development Authority, Interim County

Administrator D. Gay Lancaster recommended approval of the Third Amendment to Lease

Agreement with Nova Precision Components, Inc. at the STAR Center, effective March 1,

2001.

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Commissioner Todd moved, seconded by Commissioner Latvala and carried,

that the recommendation of the Interim County Administrator be approved.

#36 ORDINANCE NO. 01-15 ADOPTED PROVIDING THAT THE PINELLAS COUNTYCODE BE AMENDED BY REVISING SECTION 2-144; PROVIDING FOR ANADDITIONAL PERMITTED INVESTMENT; DELETING CERTAIN STATUTORYREFERENCES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE

Pursuant to legal notice published in the March 16, 2001 issue of the St.

Petersburg Times as evidenced by publisher's affidavit filed with the Clerk, public hearing was

held on a proposed ordinance providing that the Pinellas County Code be amended by

revising Section 2-144, providing for an additional permitted investment; deleting certain

statutory references; and providing for an effective date. Chief Deputy Clerk C. R. Short

reported that no correspondence has been received; and that the matter is properly before the

Board to be heard.

Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster stated that staff recommends

approval of the proposed Ordinance.

No one appeared in response to the Chairman's call for persons wishing to be

heard.

Referring to a question which was raised at a previous meeting, Mr. Short

indicated that National Association of Counties (NACo) does not deal in investment products.

Commissioner Latvala moved, seconded by Commissioner Todd, that

Ordinance No. 01-15 be adopted as recommended. Upon roll call, the vote was:

Ayes: Harris, Todd, Stewart, Latvala and Welch.

Nays: None.

Absent and not voting: Seel and Morroni.

#37 PETITION OF CLAUDIA ARIAS AND NELSON RESTREPO TO VACATE A PORTIONOF A 93.0-FOOT PLATTED EASEMENT ON LOT 16, COUNTRY CREEK, LOCATEDIN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 29 SOUTH, RANGE

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16 EAST - GRANTED; RESOLUTION NO. 01-55 ADOPTED

Pursuant to legal notice published in the March 9, 2001 issue of the Tampa

Bay Review as evidenced by publisher's affidavit filed with the Clerk, public hearing was held

on the petition of Claudia Arias and Nelson Restrepo to vacate a portion of a 93.0-foot

platted easement on Lot 16, Country Creek, as recorded in Plat Book 115, Pages 18 and 19,

located in the southeast quarter of Section 32, Township 29 South, Range 16 East.

Chief Deputy Clerk C. R. Short reported that letters of no objection have been

received from the following:

Homeowners AssociationMaintenance EntitySouthwest Florida Water Management District

He indicated that all interested property owners have been notified as to the date of the public

hearing; that no correspondence relative to the petition has been received; and that the matter

is properly before the Board to be heard.

Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster stated that staff recommends

the vacation be granted.

No one appeared in response to the Chairman's call for persons wishing to be

heard.

Commissioner Todd moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch, that the

petition to vacate be granted; and that Resolution No. 01-55 be adopted. Upon roll call, the

vote was:

Ayes: Harris, Todd, Stewart, Latvala and Welch.

Nays: None.

Absent and not voting: Seel and Morroni.

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At this time, 11:05 A.M., Commissioner Seel returned to the meeting.

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#38 PETITION OF AREF B. JALLOULI AND AGNES M. JALLOULI, REPRESENTED BYMARK MADISON, CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS SERVICES, TO VACATE APORTION OF A 7.5-FOOT PLATTED EASEMENT ON LOT 38, BLOCK E, REPLATOF ALSTON HEIGHTS NUMBER 3, UNIT TWO, LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWESTQUARTER OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 30 SOUTH, RANGE 15 EAST - GRANTED;RESOLUTION NO. 01-56 ADOPTED

Pursuant to legal notice published in the March 9, 2001 issue of the Tampa

Bay Review as evidenced by publisher's affidavit filed with the Clerk, public hearing was held

on the petition of Aref B. Jallouli and Agnes M. Jallouli, represented by Mark Madison,

Construction Business Services, to vacate a portion of a 7.5-foot platted easement on Lot 38,

Block E, Replat of Alston Heights Number 3, Unit Two, as recorded in Plat Book 75, Page

4, located in the southwest quarter of Section 17, Township 30 South, Range 15 East.

Chief Deputy Clerk C. R. Short reported that letters of no objection have been

received from the following:

Pinellas County UtilitiesFlorida Power CorporationVerizon Florida, Inc.Verizon Media Ventures, Inc.Time Warner Communications

He indicated that all interested property owners have been notified as to the date of the public

hearing; that no correspondence relative to the petition has been received; and that the matter

is properly before the Board to be heard.

Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster stated that staff recommends

the vacation be granted.

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No one appeared in response to the Chairman's call for persons wishing to be

heard.

Commissioner Todd moved, seconded by Commissioner Latvala, that the

petition to vacate be granted; and that Resolution No. 01-56 be adopted. Upon roll call, the

vote was:

Ayes: Harris, Todd, Stewart, Seel, Latvala and Welch.

Nays: None.

Absent and not voting: Morroni.

#39 PETITION OF DOROTHY P. FRANCE, MARK A. FONTANA, PATRICK C.CONNOLLY, SR. AND MARGUERITE CONNOLLY, REPRESENTED BY WILLIAMR. DAVIS OF C. FRED DEUEL AND ASSOCIATES, INC., TO VACATE A PORTIONOF A 45.0-FOOT RIGHT-OF-WAY KNOWN AS 128TH STREET NORTH, LYINGADJACENT TO LOTS 49 AND 50, HARBOR VIEW NO. 1, RESERVING A DRAINAGEAND UTILITY EASEMENT OVER THE VACATED AREA, LOCATED IN THESOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 30 SOUTH, RANGE 15 EAST(CONTINUED FROM MEETING OF NOVEMBER 7, 2000) - DENIED

Pursuant to legal notice published in the March 9, 2001 issue of the Tampa

Bay Review as evidenced by publisher's affidavit filed with the Clerk, public hearing was held

on the petition of Dorothy P. France, Mark A. Fontana, Patrick C. Connolly, Sr. and

Marguerite Connolly, represented by William R. Davis of C. Fred Deuel and Associates, Inc.

to vacate a portion of a 45.0-foot right-of-way known as 128th Street North, lying adjacent

to Lots 49 and 50, Harbor View No. 1, as recorded in Plat Book 6, Page 4, reserving a

drainage and utility easement over the vacated area, located in the southeast quarter of

Section 29, Township 30 South, Range 15 East.

Chief Deputy Clerk C. R. Short reported that letters of no objection have been

received from the following:

Pinellas County UtilitiesFlorida Power Corporation

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GTE of Florida, Inc.GTE Media Ventures, Inc.Peoples Gas System, Inc.Time Warner Communications

He indicated that all interested property owners have been notified as to the date of the public

hearing; that one letter in favor of the petition has been received; and that the matter is

properly before the Board to be heard.

Interim County Administrator D. Gay Lancaster stated that staff recommends

the vacation be denied.

Public Works Director J. Keith Wicks displayed an aerial map of the site and

provided historical background information regarding access issues which have resulted in

litigation and a subsequent pending agreement in a lawsuit which required the proposed

vacation as a condition. He reviewed several alternative options which staff prepared

following public input received at the November 7, 2000 meeting; and indicated that staff

recommends either Alternative No. 5 which would be the least costly and would encompass

a driveway-type extension across an existing ditch or Alternative No. 2 which would provide

the best standard access as a subdivision-style street down 128th Street and across Harbor

View which would probably be accomplished by petition through the assessment process. He

then displayed photographs of the site and the surrounding area; and in response to queries

by the members, he indicated that Alternative No. 5 would cost approximately $28,000; and

that Alternative No. 2 would require acquisition of two lots which are vacant and for sale.

Pat France, representing her mother Dorothy P. France, appeared and related

that Mrs. France needs to sell the property; that Mr. and Mrs. Kates and Mr. and Mrs.

Zellmer had agreed to pay $10,000 toward road construction; that she is in favor of

Alternative No. 5; and that the proposed vacation had been requested in an effort to resolve

the ongoing situation.

In response to the Chairman's call for proponents, the following individuals

appeared and offered their comments:

William A. Fussner, Jr., SeminoleJohn W. Friedel, Seminole

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In response to the Chairman's call for opponents, the following individuals

appeared and expressed their concerns:

Mary Kates, SeminoleMark A. FontanaSharon Krick, Johnson, Blakely, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel and Burns, P.A., Clearwater, representing Mr. and Mrs. Kates and Mr. and Mrs. Zellmer

In conclusion, Ms. France stated that she would like to have a solution to the

existing situation in order to move forward with a County recommendation or proposal.

In response to query by Mr. Fontana, Mr. Wicks confirmed that the estimated

cost for Alternative No. 5 is approximately $28,000; and in reply to query by Commissioner

Todd, he related that the only cost to the County for Alternative No. 5 would involve the

extension of pipes which would be done in conjunction with Park Department property.

Commissioner Todd moved, seconded by Commissioner Welch, that the

petition to vacate be denied; and that staff present options to the individuals involved for their

determination.

Following discussion, upon call for the vote, the motion carried unanimously.

#40 UPDATE ON WORKNET PINELLAS

Bonnie Moore, Acting Executive Director, WorkNet Pinellas, presented an

update regarding recent WorkNet progress, a copy of which has been filed and made a part

of the record. She indicated that St. Petersburg Junior College is scheduled to begin

operation of the one-stop centers as of April 1, 2001; that existing staff will be offered

positions at the one-stops; that KPMG, LLP has begun the close-out audit which is expected

to be completed within the next two months; that new computer training will be starting; and

that existing equipment is being evaluated by Management Information Systems (MIS) and

the Board of County Commissioners Information Systems (BCCIS).

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#41a COMMISSIONER WELCH OFFERS REMINDER TO VOTE

Commissioner Welch offered a reminder to the citizens of the City of St.

Petersburg to vote in today's election.

#41b COMMISSIONER SEEL RE VARIOUS ISSUES

At the request of Commissioner Seel, Director of Utilities Pick Talley

presented an update regarding a meeting to be held on March 28, 2001 relating to a proposed

change of land use in the McMullen Booth Road area for the location of reclaimed water

tanks and a pumping station.

Commissioner Seel also expressed support for beach renourishment and

thanked Congressman C. W. "Bill" Young for his efforts in this regard.

#41c COMMISSIONER STEWART RE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENTDISTRICT (SWFWMD) AND VISIONING SESSION

At the request of Commissioner Stewart, Director of Utilities Pick Talley

presented an update regarding the SWFWMD Emergency Order. He reviewed a

memorandum from Attorney Edward de la Parte, a copy of which has been filed and made

a part of the record, outlining various action items to be taken which would ensure

compliance with the order and related the County's current status with regard to each item.

Referring to possible legal implications concerning some of the items, he indicated that an

update regarding the County's options and liabilities will be provided by County Attorney

Churuti at an upcoming meeting.

Commissioner Stewart commented that the Visioning Subcommittee is

reviewing issues related to dates and deadlines.

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At this time, 12:14 P.M., Commissioner Todd left the meeting.

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#41d CHAIRMAN HARRIS RE VARIOUS ISSUES

Chairman Harris indicated that the Transportation Subcommittee has

scheduled a meeting; that there was a Capital Improvement Program presented at the Work

Session of March 26, 2001; and that a three-year window will be utilized for reviewing all

projects in the program. He also cautioned consumers regarding bank examiner schemes.

* * * *

Upon direction of the Chairman, there being no objection, the meeting was

adjourned at 12:25 P.M.

____________________________________Chairman

ATTEST: KARLEEN F. De BLAKER, CLERK

By_____________________________________Deputy Clerk


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