Thursday, September 24, 2020 Regular Session

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Okeechobee County, Florida

Thursday, September 24, 2020 Regular Session

The Board met this date in a Regular Session in the Okeechobee County Historic Courthouse in the “Judge William L. Hendry Courtroom”, Room 270, at 304 NW 2nd Street in Okeechobee, Florida at 9:00 AM.

CALL TO ORDER

I. Commencement

Chairman Terry Burroughs called the meeting to order. Commissioner David Hazellief offered the invocation, after which Commissioner Bradley G. Goodbread led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Employee Recognition

II. Public Comments

Chairman Terry Burroughs opened the meeting for public comment at this time.

There being no one wishing to address the Board, Chair Burroughs closed public comment.

Motion: Motion to close Public Comments

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Bradley G. Goodbread, Commissioner SECONDER: David Hazellief, Commissioner

AYES: Burroughs, Culpepper, Owens, Hazellief, Goodbread

III. Revisions

The following revisions were made to the agenda:

Removed the following:

1. Citizen Request: Kenneth Frank: Boat Parade for Political Candidate from 2f 2. Resolution - Supporting a pilot project on Lake Okeechobee to remove aquatic vegetation from 14i

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Terry Burroughs Chairman Present

Bryant Culpepper Commissioner Present

Kelly Owens Commissioner Present

David Hazellief Commissioner Present

Bradley G. Goodbread Commissioner Present

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Robbie Chartier County Administrator Present

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Wade Vose County Attorney Present

Thomas Machado Deputy Clerk Present

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Added the following:

1. Discussion on the CARES Act Additional Funds to 14j

2. Discussion on the Settlement Request on the Manufactured Home to 14k

Motion: Motion to accept agenda as modified

MOVER: Kelly Owens, Commissioner

SECONDER: Bradley G. Goodbread, Commissioner AYES: Burroughs, Culpepper, Owens, Hazellief,

Goodbread

IV. Agenda

1. Consent Agenda

Items 1a through 1k were approved by the Board to include the Additional Warrants.

Goodbread

a. MINUTES - September 3, 2020 COUNTY BRIEFING UPDATES COVID-19 Requested Action: Approve minutes from the September 3, 2020 County Briefing COVID-19 update.

b. MINUTES - September 11, 2020 Budget Public Hearing

Requested Action: Approve minutes from the September 11, 2020 Budget Public Hearing.

c. WARRANTS 2020-18

Requested Action: Approve warrants list 2020-18 in the amount of $1,156,621.77, and additional warrants in the amount of $346,950.91 for a grand total of

$1,503,572.68.

d. RESOLUTION 2020- AMENDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 2020-39 AND

AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO EXECUTE CLOSING DOCUMENTS FROM FDOT ON PARCELS 123 AND 124 HWY 710

Requested Action: Approve and authorize the Chairman to adopt Resolution 2020- 78, amending Resolution 2020-39 to authorize the Chairman to execute any and all documents necessary to complete the transfer of the Property.

e. AMENDMENT TO CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUNDS AGREEMENT

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Requested Action: Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the 1st Amendment to the Coronavirus Relief Fund Subrecipient Agreement for submission to Florida Housing Finance Corporation.

f. CORRECT THE VENDOR NAME ON THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PURCHASE OF JOHN DEER 5090e UTILITY TRACTOR IN ORDER TO PAY VENDOR

Requested Action: Approve the purchase of one John Deere 5090E Utility Tractor with attachments from Deere & Company DBA John Deere Ag & Turf Corp Business Division & Gov. Sales in the amount of $59,226.62 per Florida State Contract, number 21100000-15-1.

g. RESOLUTION & BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR SPECIAL DISBURSEMENT FROM FLORIDA E911 BOARD FOR TEXT TO E911 SERVICE

Requested Action: Adopt Resolution 2020-79 amending the FY 2019-2020 Budget to appropriate unanticipated funding received from the Florida E911 Board from a special disbursement for Text to 911 operating cost in the amount of $ 16,387.80, and approve Budget Amendment 20-18.

h. ISSUANCE OF THIRTEEN (13) CERTIFICATES OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY (COPCN) FOR MEDICAL CARE AND TRANSPORTATION LOCALLY AND OUT OF THE AREA, AND FOR SPECIAL EVENT SUPPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021

Requested Action: Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute and issue Thirteen (13) Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) to provide Advanced and Basic Life Support Inter-facility transportation services locally, out of the area, and for Special Event support, with the limitation as set forth on the individual agencies COPCN, during the Fiscal Year 2020-2021.

i. 2ND AND FINAL RENEWAL CONTRACT - CAS GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES, LLC - LEGISLATIVE SERVICES

Requested Action: Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the 2nd Renewal of Independent Contractor's Agreement with CAS Governmental Services, LLC, Legislative Services, for one (1) year beginning October 1, 2020 in the amount of

$28,000, as prepared by the County Attorney, and to include CAS Governmental Services goals and objectives. This is the final renewal term under the Agreement.

j. APPROVAL OF EXTENSION AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL FOR PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENT SERVICES FOR VERIFYING THE HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OF SMALL QUANTITY GENERATORS IN OKEECHOBEE COUNTY.

Requested Action: Approve a one (1) year extension Agreement with Central Florida Regional Planning Council for professional services for verification of hazardous waste generated from Small Quantity Generators (SQG) within Okeechobee County as required by Florida Statutes 403.7225 with a cost not to exceed $16,096.50 per year.

k. SIXTH AMENDED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR PROVISION OF PRETRIAL SERVICES BETWEEN OKEECHOBEE COUNTY AND ST. LUCIE COUNTY

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Requested Action: Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Fifth Amended Interlocal Agreement for Provision of Pretrial Services between

Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners and St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners for a one year term commencing on October 1, 2020 and ending on September 30, 2021 in the amount of $120,000 to be paid in quarterly installments at the rate of $30,000 per quarter, pending contract review by County Attorney.

2. Proclamations/Public Hearings/Citizen Requests

a. PROCLAMATION - FIRE PREVENTION WEEK OCTOBER 4-10, 2020

Chairman Burroughs read while Commissioner Goodbread presented a proclamation to Okeechobee County Fire Rescue Captain Ryan Hathaway, designating the week of October 4-10, 2020 as Fire Prevention Week in Okeechobee County.

Captain Hathaway addressed the board and thanked them for the proclamation. He also discussed the plans Fire Rescue has for fire prevention week in the midst of COVID-19.

Requested Action: Present a Proclamation to Ryan Hathaway, Captain, with Okeechobee County Fire Rescue designating the week of October 4-10, 2020 as Fire Prevention Week in Okeechobee County, Florida.

RESULT: PRESENTED

Motion: Motion to issue the proclamation

Goodbread

b. 9:00 A.M. PUBLIC HEARING: PETITION B-2020-0087, REQUEST TO ABANDON CERTAIN PUBLIC UTILITIES EASEMENTS IN PALM VILLAGE RANCH

SUBDIVISION

Community Development Director Bill Royce addressed the Board and discussed the request by Stephen and Arlene Lucarelli to abandon public utility easements on Lots 68 and 69 in the Palm Village Ranch subdivision. The applicants own Lots 68 and 69 in Palm Village Ranch and would like to erect a home in the middle of the two lots. In Palm Village Ranch, a "five (5) foot wide easement for public utilities" is reserved on all side of the lots. Some of these public utilities easements must be abandoned in order for the applicants to be able to build the house in the desired location in the middle of the combined lots. The public utility easements considered for abandonment would be the 5 foot easement on the south side lot line of Lot 68 and the 5 foot easement on the north side lot line of Lot 69. As established on the plat, these side easements are for public utilities only, not drainage or other purposes.

Chairman Terry Burroughs opened the Public Hearing.

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Requested Action: Conduct a public hearing and accept input from interested parties in reference to Petition B-2020-0087; and adopt Resolution 2020-82 to abandon certain public utilities easements in Palm Village Ranch subdivision

RESULT: CONDUCTED

Motion: Motion to close public hearing

Goodbread

Motion: Motion to abandon certain public utilities easements in Palm Village Ranch subdivision

c. CITIZEN REQUEST: SHIRLEAN GRAHAM - FEE WAIVER FOR MARTHA'S HOUSE WEEKLY OUTREACH SERVICES AT DOUGLAS BROWN AUDITORIUM Ms. Shirlean Graham, Outreach Advocate representing Martha's House, Inc.

addressed the Board and requested a fee waiver for use of the Douglas Brown Community Center Auditorium three days a week from 3pm to 6pm on an ongoing basis to provide domestic violence outreach services to the local Douglas Park community.

Requested Action: Approve a fee waiver request from Martha's House for weekly use of the Douglas Brown Auditorium three days a week for domestic violence outreach services to the local community.

MOVER: David Hazellief, Commissioner

Goodbread

d. CITIZEN REQUEST: SHIRLEAN GRAHAM, LADIES OF ELEGANCE FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING (MLK) EVENTS FEE AND DEPOSIT WAIVER FOR USE OF

DOUGLAS BROWN COMMUNITY CENTER JANUARY 18, 2021

Ms. Shirlean Graham, President of The Ladies of Elegance of Okeechobee, Inc.

addressed the Board and requested a fee waiver for use of the Douglas Brown Community Center on Saturday, January 15-18, 2021 for their MLK events.

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Requested Action: Approve a fee and deposit waiver request from Shirlean Graham, Ladies of Elegance President, to use the Douglas Brown Community Center on January 15-18, 2021 for Martin Luther King (MLK) events.

e. CITIZEN REQUEST: MELANIE FLAHERTY: FEE WAIVER FOR BALL FIELD USE FOR TOURNAMENT AT DARREL ENFINGER SPORTS COMPLEX ON OCTOBER 3 AND 4, 2020.

Chobee Dirtbags Team Administrator Melanie Flaherty addressed the Board and asked to waive the fee for the ball field use. The Chobee Dirtbags, a local youth travel baseball team, is requesting assistance in fundraising for their upcoming trip to compete in Cooperstown, New York in 2022. Flaherty is making the request to receive a fee waiver for a fundraising tournament on October 3rd and 4th, 2020 on two ball fields at the Darrell Enfinger Sports Complex. The group would also like to accept donations during this tournament. To make a donation to the Chobee Dirtbags, they can contact Melanie at 863-801-5101 or coach Ruben Guerrero at 850-321-7795. She requested that the community come to the events to show support.

Requested Action: Approve a fee waiver request from to host a fundraiser baseball tournament on October 3rd and 4th for the Chobee Dirtbags Baseball Team.

MOVER: Bryant Culpepper, Commissioner SECONDER: Kelly Owens, Commissioner

f. CITIZEN REQUEST: KENNETH FRANK REQUEST TO HOLD BOAT PARADE FOR PRESIDENT TRUMP INCLUDING SERVING OF ALCOHOL ON COUNTY

PROPERTY

Requested Action: Pulled from Agenda a request for alcohol to be served during a Trump Boat Parade at Okee-Tantie Marina and Campground on October 10, 2020.

RESULT: PULLED FROM AGENDA

g. 10:00 A.M. TIM MAHONEY- BIG CEDAR, LLC. PRESENTATION -DUE DILIGENCE REPORT

Mr. Tim Mahoney, Dan Hoy on behalf of Big Cedar, LLC., and Jeff Sumner addressed the Board and provided a status update on the progress of their due diligence to date. The Board further discussed what they can do to ensure the success of this project.

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Requested Action: Present a report from Big Cedar regarding their due diligence with permitting agencies for the Okee Tantie property.

RESULT: PRESENTED

Regular Agenda 3. Airport

4. Budget & SHIP

a. There are no scheduled items

5. County Attorney

6. Community Development

7. Community Services

a. BUDGET RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE SPONSORSHIP FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY AND BUDGET

AMENDMENT.

Senior Services Program Manager Tom Leach addressed the Board and discussed that Okeechobee Senior Services has received a sponsorship from the Florida Power and Light Company in the amount of $1,500.00 to be used at the discretion of the Program Manager to assist residents in need age 60 and above in Okeechobee County.

These funds will be added to the Senior Services Project Help Expense fund which is funded solely by the donations of individuals and businesses for the purpose of assisting residents in need age 60 and above in areas not addressed by other grant funding.

Requested Action: Adopt Resolution 2020-83 amending the 2019-2020 fiscal budget to appropriate unanticipated sponsorship funds received from the Florida Power and Light Company for the Senior Services operating area providing an effective date and approving BA20-17 in the amount of $1,500.00.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]

Goodbread

b. INFORMATION ON INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OVERHEAD FANS IN THE COVERED ARENA BUILDING

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Agri-Civic Center Manager Matt Dorriety addressed the Board and discussed the request from the September 19, 2019 meeting, that staff present information to them on the purchase and installation of two additional fans in the Covered Arena at the Agri-Civic Center. The two fans would fill the gap at the east end of the building, giving complete coverage of the arena floor and stands. Commissioner Hazellief asked if we would have to go to bid. For continuity, the Board decided to go with Arlington Electric who was the installer of the original fans. The Board gave direction to proceed with this project.

Requested Action: Approve the bid for $49,600 for two additional overhead fans in the Covered Arena building with Arlington Electric, the original installer, after

receiving information regarding the cost of installing two additional Rite Hite overhead fans in the Covered Arena Building and provide direction to staff.

Goodbread

8. Capital Projects/Facilities Maintenance

9. Human Resources

10. Public Safety

a. COUNTY BRIEFING ON COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) AND EXTENDING LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY FOR A PERIOD OF SEVEN (7) DAYS BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

In light of evolving events surrounding COVID-19 the listed agencies will be updating the Board regarding COVID-19 and its evolving situation in Okeechobee County:

Public Safety Department

Public Safety Director/Fire Chief Ralph Franklin:

1. Health official from Florida Department of Health in Okeechobee should be here for the October 15th Board meeting.

2. Still monitoring calls regarding COVID-19 as well as hurricane information.

3. Shared information on the free food bank: will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at the Agri-Civic Center. There will be a limit of 300 vehicles. Text HUNGER to 21000 or call 863-280-7724.

4. Still watching the Tropics.

5. Florida Department of Health is doing free COVID-19 testing by oral

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swab Monday thru Friday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm by appointment. Call 863-462-5800 option #3 to setup an appointment. Aimed at high-priority vulnerable population. Symptoms are required.

6. Requested the renewal of the Local State of Emergency.

Emergency Operations Management Director Mitch Smeykal:

1. Explained some of the issues with how the COVID-19 data is being calculated and published.

2. COVID-19 emergency department visits are decreasing, while influenza emergency department visits are increasing.

3. Statewide COVID-19 statistics: 690,449 cases, 42,941 hospitalizations, 13,618 deaths.

4. Okeechobee COVID-19 statistics: 1,501 cases, 24 deaths.

5. Shared COVID-19 statistics from other counties.

6. School Board will be receiving more masks soon.

7. Masks will be given out at the food drive.

Requested Action: Receive an update on COVID-19 from the Public Safety Director and County Administrator as it relates to various scenarios and how it may impact the public, employees, and its operations.

RESULT: RECEIVED

Motion: Motion to authorize the Chairman to execute Resolution 2020-84, extending the Local State of Emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This Resolution of a Local State of Emergency will commence at 8:00 AM EDT on Friday, September 25, 2020 for a period of 7 days unless rescinded earlier by the Board.

Goodbread

b. CONTRACT AWARD FOR RFP 2020-03 DISASTER DEBRIS REMOVAL &

DISPOSAL SERVICES TO CROWDER GULF

Assistant to County Administrator/Special Projects Russell Rowland addressed the Board and discussed that as part of the County pre-disaster planning procedure and to qualify for Federal/State public assistance funding related to debris removal and disposal procedures, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) strongly recommends local county agencies obtain an active per-disaster contract for all disaster related debris removal and disposal services. In January 2020, the County advertised RFP 2020-03 Disaster Debris Removal and Disposal Services to receive bid proposals from interested vendors wanting to provide said services.

On March 20, 2020, Okeechobee County received 12 bid proposals.

After the independent review and ranking of all 12 bid proposals by the Evaluation/Selection Committee, the highest ranked submitted bid proposal is Crowder Gulf.

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Requested Action: Award RFP 2020-03 Disaster Debris Removal & Disposal Services to Crowder Gulf, with costs based on unit pricing, as part of the pre-disaster preparedness plan, and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement, pending review and preparation by the County Attorney.

RESULT: AWARDED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Bradley G. Goodbread, Commissioner SECONDER: Kelly Owens, Commissioner

c. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN OKEECHOBEE COUNTY AND THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF TRAFFIC

CONTROL PREEMPTION

Public Safety Director/Fire Chief Ralph Franklin addressed the Board and discussed that they are in the process of completing a project to install the Traffic Preemption Systems on two intersections located within the City of Okeechobee. Due to this project and the various regulations concerning intersection control, the City administrator requested a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the maintenance associated with these devices.

Requested Action: Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Okeechobee County and the City of Okeechobee for the Administration of Traffic Control Preemption, term of MOU is effective August 1, 2020 and expires July 31, 2021; with annually renewals for as long as the two parties mutually agree.

d. THE E-911 RURAL COUNTY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR

MAINTENANCE COST FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT (PSAP) SYSTEM - FISCAL YEAR (FY) 20/21

Public Safety Director/Fire Chief Ralph Franklin addressed the Board and discussed the E-911 Rural County Grant Program which is an annual grant the County has been awarded for several years now to offset the expenses of the E-911 maintenance contracts for the Countywide E-911 system. This period's service contracts total $29,912.22. The grant submission deadline is September 30, 2020.

Due to the importance of the County's E-911 system and its reliability, the County must have maintenance contracts for all of this equipment.

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Requested Action: Approve submission of E-911 Rural County Grant Program application for FY 2020/2021 for maintenance of the PSAP in the amount of

$29,912.22.

Goodbread

e. AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION LETTER OF AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION FOR THE MEDICAID

MANAGED CARE OPTION

Public Safety Director/Fire Chief Ralph Franklin addressed the Board and discussed that Okeechobee County Fire Rescue (OCFR) provides ambulance transportation services to all residents and visitors of Okeechobee County. Many of those receiving this service are covered by various Medicaid coverage plans. One of which is identified as the Managed Care Option (MCO).

Prior to July 1, 2019, OCFR was not able to recover any fees that were charged above what the MCO allowed. However, the Florida House has passed House Bill 5001 that provided a budget and process to recover these funds for State Fiscal Year 2020-2021. This is the second year of the program.

The program does require an Intergovernmental Transfer of Funds (IGT) from the County to the State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. It should be noted that this is a separate program from the PEMT program that covers the fee for services side of Medicaid. The County already participates in that program.

Based on the information received, the County will need to provide an IGT in the amount of $63,441.11. The projection for Okeechobee County's fund recovery is

$103,333.62 plus our IGT of $63,441.11 for a total of $166,774.73.

Requested Action: Approve and authorize the Chairmen to execute a Letter of Agreement with the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) to participate in the Public Emergency Medical Transportation (PEMT) for the Medicaid Managed Care Option (MCO) for a one year term July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.

Goodbread

11. Public Works

12. Solid Waste

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13. Tourist Development

14. Administration

a. DISCUSSION RE: NAMING OF THE NEW COUNTY BUILDING HOUSING PROPERTY APPRAISER, TAX COLLECTOR & DRIVER'S LICENSE (PATCDL) County Administrator Robbie Chartier addressed the Board and stated that Commissioner Hazellief has requested the Board entertain a discussion regarding the name of the new County building housing the Property Appraiser, Tax Collector

& Driver's License offices to include William (Bill) Sherman and Juanette Shirey, former long serving Property Appraiser and Tax Collector for Okeechobee County.

Property Appraiser Mickey Bandi addressed the Board and thanked them and the citizens for the building. He discussed many of the accomplishments of Mr.

Sherman. The Board expressed their approval of honoring Sherman and Shirey's memory with the naming of the building. The Board then discussed possible name variations.

Requested Action: Approve a decision on the name of the new County building housing the Property Appraiser, Tax Collector & Driver's License offices (PATCDL).

MOVER: Bryant Culpepper, Commissioner SECONDER: David Hazellief, Commissioner

Motion: Motion to name the new PATCDL building "The William Sherman Building"

and include plaques inside the building for both Mr. Sherman and Mrs. Shirey

MOVER: Bryant Culpepper, Commissioner SECONDER: David Hazellief, Commissioner

b. RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT BETWEEN OKEECHOBEE COUNTY AND STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR OPERATION OF THE

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT- CONTRACT YEAR 20/21 County Administrator Robbie Chartier addressed the Board and stated that the Florida Department of Health/Okeechobee County will be present to discuss the annual contract with the Florida Department of Health for the operation of the County Health Department. The parties agree to fund the County Health Department (CHD) to provide Environmental Health Services, Communicable disease control services and primary care services in a total amount of $1,674,223. The County agrees to appropriate $210,000 to be distributed on a quarterly basis to the CHD. There is no

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increase from the previous fiscal year. The County Health Department budget was discussed during the FY20/21 Budget Workshops.

Requested Action: Adopt Resolution 2020-80, approving the 2020/2021 State/County Contract between the County of Okeechobee and the Florida Department of Health in Okeechobee County; and authorize the Chairman to execute the contract in the amount of $210,000 for the term of October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]

Goodbread

c. RESOLUTION AND FEE SCHEDULE OKEECHOBEE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FY 20/21

County Administrator Robbie Chartier addressed the Board and stated the Okeechobee Health Department is requesting adoption of a Resolution authorizing the 2020/2021 fee schedules (clinic, vital statistics and environmental health) of the Florida Department of Health in Okeechobee County, effective October 1, 2020.

Most of the Board discussed their desire to speak to Tallahassee before agreeing to the new fee schedule. They would like to address some of the issues they are having with the Department of Health.

Requested Action: Tabled Resolution 2020-90 authorizing the continuation of the 2019/2020 fee schedule (clinic, vital statistics and environmental health) of the Florida Department of Health in Okeechobee County, providing an effective date of October 1, 2020; and authorize the Chairman to execute said Resolution.

RESULT: TABLED [4 TO 1] Next: 10/8/2020 9:00 AM MOVER: David Hazellief, Commissioner

SECONDER: Bradley G. Goodbread, Commissioner AYES: Terry Burroughs, Bryant Culpepper, David

Hazellief, Bradley G. Goodbread

NAYS: Kelly Owens

Motion: Motion for the current fee schedule for the health department FY20/21 to remain in effect until the Board speaks with the Florida Department of Health

RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 1]

SECONDER: Bradley G. Goodbread, Commissioner AYES: Terry Burroughs, Bryant Culpepper, David

Hazellief, Bradley G. Goodbread

NAYS: Kelly Owens

d. GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN OKEECHOBEE COUNTY AND FLORIDA HEARTLAND ECONOMIC REGION OF OPPORTUNITY (FHERO)

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County Administrator Robbie Chartier addressed the Board and discussed that the Board of County Commissioners received a grant request from Florida Heartland Economic Region of Opportunity (FHERO) during budget sessions in the amount of

$10,000 for a one year term beginning October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. Said funds were incorporated into the FY 20/21 County Budget.

Requested Action: Approve and authorize the 1st Vice Chair to execute the Grant Agreement between Okeechobee County and Florida Heartland Economic Region of Opportunity (FHERO), in the amount of $10,000 for a one year term beginning October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021, as prepared by the County Attorney.

SECONDER: Bradley G. Goodbread, Commissioner AYES: Bryant Culpepper, Kelly Owens, David

Hazellief, Bradley G. Goodbread ABSTAIN: Terry Burroughs

e. GRANT AGREEMENT-DRIVER EDUCATION SAFETY PROGRAM SCHOOL BOARD OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FY 20/21

County Administrator Robbie Chartier addressed the Board and discussed the Driver Education Safety Trust Fund which was established as a result of F.S. 318.1215 - Dori Slosberg Driver Education Safety Act. The County adopted Ordinance 2002-06 establishing a $3 fee for every civil traffic penalty to be used to fund driver's education programs in public and non-public schools. The funds must be used for enhancement, and not replacement, of driver education program funds. The funds shall be used for direct education purposes. Each driver education program receiving funds from this program should require that 30 percent of a student's time be spent in behind-the-wheel training.

Requested Action: Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Grant Agreement between Okeechobee County and the School Board of Okeechobee County for distribution of Driver's Education Safety Trust Fund dollars for FY 20/21 up to projected available balance of $110,292.00 on a reimbursement basis.

f. GRANT AGREEMENT - OKEECHOBEE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

County Administrator Robbie Chartier addressed the Board and discussed that in May 2020, the Okeechobee Soil and Water Conservation District (OSWCD) requested a continued partnership with Okeechobee County in the form of a Grant Agreement in the amount of $43,000 to help defray the expense of the District Program Manager. The FY20/21 Budget does provide funding for this request.

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Requested Action: Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Grant Agreement between Okeechobee County and Okeechobee Soil & Water

Conservation District, in the amount of $43,000.00 for the purpose of defraying the cost of the salary and benefits for a District Program Manager for services to be performed within Okeechobee County from October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021, to be paid in four equal quarterly installments of $10,750.00 each.

g. COMPENSATION OF FIRE RESCUE EXEMPT STAFF FOR HOURS WORKED COVERING SHIFTS OR EVENTS

Public Safety Director/Fire Chief Ralph Franklin addressed the Board and discussed that earlier this year Fire Rescue experienced a shortage of Firefighter/Paramedics due to resignations of those seeking employment with other agencies. That shortage has been corrected as all positions are now filled.

As a result of this shortage, a high demand in the use of overtime occurred to assure the minimum staffing levels for service delivery. Frequently, mandatory overtime was needed to accomplish this task.

In an effort to help reduce the burden on the field staff and reduce the amount of Mandatory Overtime, the members of the Fire Rescue Command Staff volunteered to cover various shift and event assignments. The hours covered were above and beyond their normal 40-hour work week. The burden on the field staff, is working on their scheduled days off, which does not provide them time to recoup from shift work, spend time with their family or take care of their personal business.

Requested Action: Approve and authorize the County Administrator to compensate the Exempt Staff of Fire Rescue at the rate of time and a half of their hourly salary for their time worked in covering shifts or events during the recent Paramedic shortage.

AYES: Terry Burroughs, Bryant Culpepper, Kelly Owens, Bradley G. Goodbread

ABSTAIN: David Hazellief

h. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - ANIMAL CONTROL OPERATIONS BETWEEN COUNTY AND SHERIFF'S OFFICE FY 2020/2021

County Administrator Robbie Chartier addressed the Board and discussed that the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office has been operating Animal Control since mid June, 2015. The budget transfer to the Sheriff began on October 1, 2015 and has continued to be distributed in the same manner as other distributions to the Sheriff for other operating areas.

The Memorandum of Understanding formalizes the understanding between the parties to ensure a more adequate response from citizens relating to citations, fines,

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animal pickup, kennel and animal care. Sheriff Stephen is in agreement with the terms and conditions as this MOU is consistent with the same terms and conditions as the FY 19/20 MOU with no revisions except to the funding amount.

Requested Action: Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the

Memorandum of Understanding Agreement regarding Animal Control Operations between Okeechobee County and the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office to operate and manage all aspects of the Animal Control Department for an initial one year term, beginning October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021; as prepared by the County Attorney.

Goodbread

i. RESOLUTION 2020-__ SUPPORTING AN INNOVATIVE PILOT PROJECT BY AGUACULTURE ON LAKE OKEECHOBEE TO REMOVE INVASIVE AQUATIC VEGETATION AND UNCONSOLIDATED SLUDGE WHICH WILL REDUCE NUTRIENT POLLUTION THAT CONTRIBUTES TO HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS Requested Action: Pulled from Agenda a Resolution supporting an Innovation Pilot Project by Aguaculture on Lake Okeechobee to remove aquatic vegetation and unconsolidated sludge which will reduce nutrient pollution that contributes to harmful algal blooms.

RESULT: PULLED FROM AGENDA

j. Motion: Discussion on the CARES Act Additional Funds

The Board of County Commissioners discussed the grants from the CARES Act Additional Funds.

Motion: Motion to place the UV HVAC systems in the county buildings with CARES funds

Goodbread

Motion: Motion to authorize the chairman to sign the addendum to the existing order for FDM

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k. Motion: Discussion on the Settlement Request on the acquired Manufactured Home County Administrator Robbie Chartier addressed the Board and discussed a recommendation from the insurance to pay a 50/50 split due to a recent settlement letter.

Motion: Motion to move forward with the settlement as was the recommendation by the insurance company for the 50/50 Split

MOVER: Kelly Owens, Commissioner SECONDER: David Hazellief, Commissioner

AYES: Terry Burroughs, Bryant Culpepper, Kelly Owens, David Hazellief

NAYS: Bradley G. Goodbread

15. Administration Report

a. Deputy County Administrator Louis Johnson discussed the following:

1. Code Enforcement met with Rick Aspen, representative of Faith Farm. They are the ones who will be working on getting the manufactured homes

removed. Currently working out pricing.

2. The Pioneer Estates sweep went well. 17 new cases were opened.

3. Victor Martin with the car lot is planning on removing the vehicles from his property.

4. Tentative Meeting with Dylan Tedders to discuss properties.

5. Flooding in communities; Pioneer Estates, Treasure Island, and Douglas Park. Have been busy doing work in these areas to solve problems.

6. We have a new Airport Manager. Starting date will be October 5th, 2020.

He is from Stuart Airport. He also interned with the previous Airport Manager.

7. County Engineer gave an update on Cemetery Road, Oak Lake Estates, Berman Road, and FDOT projects.

b. County Administrator Robbie Chartier discussed the following:

1. Discussed the delinquent taxes for the HHRP home.

2. Discussed the broadband feasibility study.

3. Would like to assign a single person to do state grants. Someone with a successful track record.

4. There are vacancies on the Planning Board and the OUA Board.

5. Recently have not had Department of Corrections help with landscaping.

This has caused some work to get backed up.

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6. Suggested offering to pay for a particular permit for Big Cedar. Got a consensus.

a. Motion: Motion to approve allowing the payment for all years of delinquent taxes for the HHRP home if necessary to prevent the sale

b. Motion: Motion to move forward with either an RFP or an RFQ for a wireless broadband feasibility study using CARES funds for the purpose of distance learning

16. Commissioner Comments

a. Commissioner Kelly Owens, 2nd Vice Chair discussed the following:

1. Economic Development Academy presentation was great.

b. Commissioner Bradley G. Goodbread discussed the following:

1. A culvert on 84th in Dixie Ranch Acres is washing out.

2. Significant flooding in Dixie Ranch Acres possibly due to a ditch on the other side of 98 which needs to be cleaned.

3. Was asked by the owner of the Army Surplus store owner about their CARES Act relief application.

c. Commissioner David Hazellief, 1st Vice Chair discussed the following:

1. The lake is rising very rapidly.

2. Discussed the right-of-way at Platt's Bluff with the attorney. Requested that SFWMD be present when this topic is brought up.

3. Disappointed that the Chief Judge closed the Judicial Center due to how it effects the local economy.

4. Discussed the street lights at Dixie Ranch being with Glades Electric and not Florida Power and Light.

5. The residents at Eagle Point are excited about their street light.

6. Went to the OUA meeting as requested and discussed how that went.

d. Chairman Terry Burroughs discussed the following:

1. The County should clean our own Cargo Containers before requiring others to do the same.

2. Spoke briefly on the Economic Development Corporation. If the Board is funding the EDC to this degree, the EDC should report to the Board.

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17. Additional Documents, If Any, Presented At Meeting

V. Adjournment

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There being no further business to come before the Board, Chairman Terry Burroughs adjourned the Regular Session of the Board of County Commissioners at 1 :30 PM.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA

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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-~7~8 _

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 2020-39, TO AUTHORIZE THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO EXECUTE THE DOCUMENTS REFERENCED THEREIN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, on June 25, 2020, the Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution 2020-39, which authorized the conveyance of certain real property ("Property") to the Florida Department of Transportation; and

WHEREAS, the resolution authorized, inter alia, the County Administrator to execute any and all documents necessary to complete the transfer of the Property; and

WHEREAS, upon further review, it would be appropriate that the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners execute any and all documents necessary to complete the transfer of the Property.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners, as follows:

Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated in this Resolution.

Section 2. Section 3 of Resolution 2020-39 is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 3. The Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners and the Clerk of Court of Okeechobee County are hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to complete the transfer of the Property.

Section 3. All other provisions of Resolution 2020-39 remain in full force and effect.

Section 4. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.

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A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA,

AMENDING THE 2019-2020 FISCAL BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE UNANTICIPATED REVENUES; PROVIDING

FOR AN EFFECTIVE DA TE.

WHEREAS, Okeechobee County has received unanticipated revenues of

$16,387.80, from the Florida E911 Board E911 as a special disbursement towards the operation of the Text to E911 cost;

WHEREAS, said funds are designated to provide for expenses related to the E911 services;

WHEREAS, revenues from a source unanticipated in the budget and received for a particular purpose may be appropriated and expended for that purpose by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners pursuant to Section 129.06 (2) d) Florida Statute; and

WHEREAS, appropriation of such revenues for the purposes specified, best serves the public interest;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Okeechobee County, Florida that:

SECTION I

The 2019-2020 fiscal budget is hereby amended to appropriate unanticipated revenues, as described herein, in the E911 budget in the amount of $16,387.80.

SECTION 11

This resolution will become effective immediately upon its adoption.

APPROVED and ADOPTED this 24^rdday of September 2020.

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Board of County Commissioners A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, APPROVING THE 2020-2021 STATE/COUNTY CONTRACT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN OKEECHOBEE COUNTY.

WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Health in Okeechobee submits the 2020- 2021 State/County Contract for approval.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA THAT:

The Board of County Commissioners hereby approves and authorizes the Chairman to execute the contract with the State of Florida Department of Health for operation of Florida Department of Health in Okeechobee for contract year 2020-2021.

ADOPTED this 24^thday of September, 2020.

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RESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 82

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA TO VACATE CERTAIN PLATTED PUBLIC UTILITIES EASEMENTS IN PALM VILLAGE RANCH SUBDIVISION, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA.

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Okeechobee County, Florida, pursuant to Section 177. l 0 I, Florida Statutes, called a Public Hearing to be held on the 24^thday of September, 2020 at the Judge William L. Hendry Courtroom, Room 270, Historic Courthouse, 304 NW 2^ndStreet, Okeechobee, Florida to consider and determine whether or not the County would vacate certain public utility easements in Palm Village Ranch subdivision located in Okeechobee County, Florida; and

WHEREAS, notice of the holding of such hearing was duly published pursuant to Section 177.10 I, Florida Statutes in two weekly issues of The Lake Okeechobee News in Okeechobee, Florida;

and

WHEREAS, the Board which convened in regular session on the 24^thday of September, 2020, did hold such hearing at such time and place and did determine that such vacation of certain public utility easements in Palm Village Ranch subdivision would be in the best interests of Okeechobee County, Florida.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Okeechobee County, Florida that Okeechobee County hereby vacates that portion of the plat of Palm Village Ranch subdivision as described below:

The five-foot public utilities easement on either side of the common lot line of Lots 68 and 69 less the west 5 feet and less the east 10 feet thereof, all in Palm Village Ranch as shown on the plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 6, Pages 34-35, Public Records of Okeechobee County, Florida.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this vacation shall become effective when a certified copy of this resolution has been filed in the office of the circuit court clerk and duly recorded in the public records of Okeechobee County, Florida.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 24^thday of September, 2020.

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ATTEST

SHARON ROBERTSON CLER, OFT E CIRCUIT COURT AND COMPTROLLER

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE 2019-2020 FISCAL BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE UNANTICIPATED FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE FLORIDA

POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, Okeechobee County has received unanticipated sponsorship funds from the Florida Power and Light Company in the amount of $1,500.00;

WHEREAS, said funds are designated to assist individuals in need age 60 and above in Okeechobee County;

WHEREAS, revenues from a source unanticipated in the budget and received for a particular purpose may be appropriated and expended for that purpose by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners pursuant to Section 129.06 (2) (d) F.S.; and

WHEREAS, appropriation of such revenues for the purposes specified, best serves the pub I ic interest,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Okeechobee County, Florida that:

SECTION I

The 2019-2020 fiscal budget is hereby amended to appropriate unanticipated revenues, as described herein in the Okeechobee County Senior Services Project Help Expense fund budget in the amount of

$1,500.00.

SECTION II

Approval is hereby granted to increase Project Help Expense fund encumbrances commensurate with this change in funding.

SECTION III

This Resolution will become effective immediately upon its adoption.

APPROVED and ADOPTED this 24th day of September, 2020.

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RESOLUTION N0-2020-84

DECLARATION EXTENDING STATE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY.

WHEREAS, Section 252.38 Florida Statutes, notes that safeguarding the life and property of its citizens is an innate responsibility of the governing body of each political subdivision of the state;

and

WHEREAS, Section 252.38(3) (a), Florida Statutes, empowers political subdivisions to declare a state of local emergency; and

WHEREAS, Section 252.38(3)(a), Florida Statutes, empowers political subdivisions to take certain actions, including the power and authority to assign and make available for duty the officers and agencies of the political subdivision, including the employees, property, or equipment thereof relating to firefighting, engineering , rescue, health, medical and related services, police, transportation, construction, and similar items or services for emergency operations purposes, as the primary emergency management forces of the political subdivision for employment within or outside the political limits of the subdivision; and

WHEREAS, Section 252.38(3) (a), Florida Statutes, as well as Section 26-26 of the Okeechobee County Code, empowers the County to waive the procedures and formalities otherwise required of the County by law pertaining to I: Performance of public work taking whatever prudent action is necessary to ensure health, safety, and welfare of the community; 2. Entering into contracts; 3.

incurring obligations; 4. Employment of permanent and temporary worker; 5. Utilization of volunteer workers; 6. Rental of equipment; 7. Acquisition and distribution, with or without compensation, of supplies, materials and facilities; and 8. Appropriation and expenditures of public funds; and

WHEREAS, BOCC Resolution 2009-47 directs the use of the National Incident Management System as the county's system of preparing for and responding to disaster incidents, including the use of the Incident Command System to establish an Incident Management Team to address hazards and threats facing the jurisdiction, and a delegation of authority to an Incident Commander: and,

WHEREAS, In Resolution 2020 - 07 the Board of County Commissioners a local state of emergency for seven (7) days as ofThursday March 19, 2020 because ofthe imminent threat posed by the COVID-19 global pandemic,

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Terry . Burroughs, Chair BOARD OF COUNT ' COMMISSIONERS OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA 1. That the stale of local emergency declared on Thursday March 19. 2020 is extended for an

an additional seven (7) days from the time when the state or local emergency would have expired pursuant to Resolution.

RESOLVED this 24th day or September 2020.

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$5,000 44 $220,000 6 $45,000 $790,000

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7500 35 $262,500

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County Information CARES Act Monies Disbursed as of9-22-20

County Funds $ I 08,527.35 Numbe of Checks Issued 79

Expended

Sheriff Expend i turei $ 27,000.00 Total $ Disbursed $517,500 Clerk of Court $ 20,000.00

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UV in Bldgs $ 430,000.00

Total $ 660,527.35

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