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Board of County Commissioners

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 · County government meeting record

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Disbursements.

The Polk County Board of County Commissioners approved several items, including a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, an interlocal agreement for sports complex funding, and a grant for hydrological restoration. The board also addressed public concerns regarding livestock setbacks and reappointed a member to the Industrial Development Authority.

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  • Item E.1.

    Disbursements.

    Moved by Neil Combee · Seconded by Martha Santiago

    approved
  • Item E.2.

    Minutes of Regular Board meeting held on September 17, 2024, and Budget Public Hearings held on September 9, 2024, and September 16, 2024.

    Moved by Neil Combee · Seconded by Martha Santiago

    approved
  • Item J.1.

    Reappoint Eric Hinshaw as a Member (Seat 4) of the Industrial Development Authority, for the three-year term, November 7, 2024 through November 6, 2027.

    Moved by Rick Wilson · Seconded by George Lindsey

    approved
  • Item P.1.

    Public Hearing to consider approval of an Ordinance limiting code enforcement and/or building division action for certain Construction on property in unrecorded subdivisions.

    Moved by Neil Combee · Seconded by Martha Santiago

    approved
  • Item O.1.

    Public Hearing (LDCPAL 2024-3 CR 640 Industrial Park CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment on 380 +/- acres to change the Future Land Use from Phosphate Mining (PM) to Industrial (IND). (No Fiscal Impact)

    Moved by Martha Santiago · Seconded by Rick Wilson

    approved

Money

  • $26,901,740 · Approve an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Auburndale for Tourist Development Tax Funding for improvements to the Lake Myrtle Sports Complex and Auburndale Softball Complex. ($26,901,740 estimated expense over 23 years)

  • $7,500,000 · Approve Standard Grant Agreement No. QG010 between Polk County and State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to fund the Wilson Ranch Reserve Hydrological Restoration Project. (one-time revenue $7,500,000)

  • $1,533,300 · Approve Right-of-Way Agreement between Kaz J. Nycz, and Polk County in conjunction with the County Road 557 Project, Parcels 126 A, B and C and 721. ($1,533,300 one-time expense)

  • $698,999.52 · Extension of MOU for Fleet Management with the City of Auburndale FY24/25 (one-time revenue and expense of $698,999.52)

  • $425,384 · Approve Right-of-Way Agreement between Patrick Henry Saussol and Rosemary Fox Saussol and Polk County in conjunction with the County Road 557 Project, Parcels 117 and 705. ($425,384 one-time expense)

  • $366,355.44 · Extension of MOU for Fleet Management with the City of Lake Wales FY24/25 (one-time revenue and expense of $366,355.44)

  • $275,000 · Approve Right-of-Way Agreement between Jasmine Sarmiento, and Polk County in conjunction with the County Road 557 Project, Parcels 140,141 and 727. ($275,000 one-time expense)

  • $236,302.00 · Approve 2022 HOME Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Funds for single family, new construction located in Haines City, FL. ($236,302.00 one-time expense).

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  • $235,000 · Approve 2021 HOME Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) funds for single family, new construction located in Haines City, FL. ($235,000 one-time expense).

  • $213,940.54 · Approve State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program rehabilitation/replacement program Homeowner Assistance Agreement and Grant Agreement for property located in Winter Haven, FL., for Case #RC23-SHIP-017. ($213,940.54 one-time expense).

  • $210,140.30 · Approve State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program rehabilitation/replacement program Homeowner Assistance Agreement and Grant Agreement for property located in Bartow, FL. for Case# RC23-SHIP-009. ($210,140.30 one-time expense).

  • $117,919 · Approve Right-of-Way Agreement between Leslie R. Mason and Carol R. Mason and Polk County in conjunction with the CR 542A (Galloway Road) at 10th Street Project, Parcel 106. ($117,919 one-time expense)

  • $79,883 · Approve Right-of-Way Agreement between Grace V. Malcolm and Polk County in conjunction with the CR 542A (Galloway Road) at 10th Street Project, Parcel 107. ($79,883 one-time expense)

  • $2,665.30 · Approve the release of a cash surety in the amount of $2,665.30 for Davenport Carwash. (No fiscal impact)

  • $2,136.20 · Approve the release of a cash surety in the amount of $2,136.20 for The Retreat Orlando. (No fiscal impact)

  • $171.01 · Adopt Resolution Setting Truck Restrictions on Kalogridis Road (near Haines City). ($171.01 one-time expense)

People and votes

Martha Santiago

County Commissioner

Open person dossier

52 seconds · 1 motion · 8 recorded votes

  1. SecondItem E.1.

    Disbursements. - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  2. SecondItem E.2.

    Minutes of Regular Board meeting held on September 17, 2024, and Budget Public Hearings held on September 9, 2024, and September 16, 2024. - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  3. SecondItem P.1.

    Public Hearing to consider approval of an Ordinance limiting code enforcement and/or building division action for certain Construction on property in unrecorded subdivisions. - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  4. MotionItem O.1.

    Public Hearing (LDCPAL 2024-3 CR 640 Industrial Park CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment on 380 +/- acres to change the Future Land Use from Phosphate Mining (PM) to Industrial (IND). (No Fiscal Impact) - Moved the recorded motion.

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  5. SecondItem D.1.

    Approve Consent Agenda. - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  6. SecondItem R.1.

    Removal of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2203. - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  7. SecondItem R.11.

    Approve the First Amendment to the American Rescue Plan Fund Agreement with Heart for Winter Haven. (No Fiscal Impact) - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  8. SecondItem R.12.

    Red Ribbon Month Proclamation - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  9. SecondItem R.13.

    Safe Sleep Awareness Month Proclamation - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  10. SecondItem R.17.

    Approve State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program rehabilitation/replacement program Homeowner Assistance Agreement and Grant Agreement for property located in Bartow, FL. for Case# RC23-SHIP-009. ($210,140.30 one-time expense). - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  11. SecondItem R.16.

    Approve State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program rehabilitation/replacement program Homeowner Assistance Agreement and Grant Agreement for property located in Winter Haven, FL., for Case #RC23-SHIP-017. ($213,940.54 one-time expense). - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  12. SecondItem R.18.

    Approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between Polk County and the International Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT’s) and Paramedics Local 917 R-5 SEIU/NAGE (IAEP) - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  13. SecondItem R.19.

    Approve Polk HealthCare Plan Behavioral Health Services Agreement with Lakeland Regional Health Systems, Inc. and Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Inc. d/b/a Lakeland Regional Health (Lakeland Regional Health) for outpatient behavioral health services. (Transfer of existing appropriations to medical provider). - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  14. SecondItem R.21.

    Extension of MOU for Fleet Management with the City of Lake Wales FY24/25 (one-time revenue and expense of $366,355.44) - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  15. SecondItem R.20.

    Extension of MOU for Fleet Management with the City of Auburndale FY24/25 (one-time revenue and expense of $698,999.52) - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  16. SecondItem R.24.

    Approve Right-of-Way Agreement between Jasmine Sarmiento, and Polk County in conjunction with the County Road 557 Project, Parcels 140,141 and 727. ($275,000 one-time expense) - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  17. SecondItem R.23.

    Approve Right-of-Way Agreement between Patrick Henry Saussol and Rosemary Fox Saussol and Polk County in conjunction with the County Road 557 Project, Parcels 117 and 705. ($425,384 one-time expense) - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  18. SecondItem R.22.

    Approve Right-of-Way Agreement between Kaz J. Nycz, and Polk County in conjunction with the County Road 557 Project, Parcels 126 A, B and C and 721. ($1,533,300 one-time expense) - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  19. SecondItem R.27.

    Approve Agreements for Transfer of Public Roads between the Town of Lake Hamilton and Polk County for portions of Kokomo Road (County Road 546) and Water Tank Road and authorize County Deeds for the rights-of-way associated therewith. (No fiscal impact) - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  20. SecondItem R.28.

    Approve Agreements for Transfer of Public Roads between the City of Winter Haven and Polk County for portions of Lake Eloise Drive West and Shell Road and authorize County Deeds for the rights-of-way associated therewith. (No fiscal impact) - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  21. SecondItem R.25.

    Approve Right-of-Way Agreement between Leslie R. Mason and Carol R. Mason and Polk County in conjunction with the CR 542A (Galloway Road) at 10th Street Project, Parcel 106. ($117,919 one-time expense) - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  22. SecondItem R.30.

    Accept Polk County Utilities Easements from Spirit Lake Storage LLC and Christian Heritage Baptist Church, Inc., as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact) - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  23. SecondItem R.26.

    Approve Right-of-Way Agreement between Grace V. Malcolm and Polk County in conjunction with the CR 542A (Galloway Road) at 10th Street Project, Parcel 107. ($79,883 one-time expense) - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  24. SecondItem R.29.

    Accept instruments for additional rights-of-way along K-Ville Avenue, Ewell Road, CR 653, Gandy Cemetery Road, and H.L. Smith Road as requested through the Development Review Process. (No fiscal impact) - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  25. SecondItem R.31.

    Adopt Resolution Setting Truck Restrictions on Kalogridis Road (near Haines City). ($171.01 one-time expense) - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  26. SecondItem R.32.

    Approve a Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2024-25 by Roggen Clyne Development. (No Fiscal Impact) - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  27. SecondItem R.33.

    Approve a Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2024-25 by Waste Pro of Florida Inc. (No Fiscal Impact) - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  28. SecondItem R.34.

    Approve a Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2024-25 by Republic Services of FL LP. (No Fiscal Impact) - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  29. SecondItem R.35.

    Approve a Non-Exclusive Commercial Franchise for FY2024-25 by JJ’s Waste & Recycling LLC. (No Fiscal Impact) - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  30. SecondItem R.38.

    Approve the Extension of the Ad Valorem and Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Rolls prior to Completion of Value Adjustment Board Hearings. (No fiscal impact) - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  31. SecondItem R.36.

    SET PUBLIC HEARING to consider the adoption of an ordinance setting the yearly salary of Commissioners in accordance with Section 2.5 of the Polk County Charter. Suggested Hearing Date: November 5, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. or soon thereafter. - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  32. SecondItem R.44.

    Release of Lien related to Workforce Housing Impact Fee Waiver for Tammie D. Cameron (No fiscal impact). - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  33. SecondItem R.39.

    Release of Lien related to an Affordable Housing Impact Fee Waiver for Jose Canales (No fiscal impact). - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  34. SecondItem R.43.

    Release of Lien related to Workforce Housing Impact Fee Waiver for Angel P. Cantillano and Dorian Y. Cantillano (No fiscal impact). - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  35. SecondItem R.40.

    Release of Lien related to an Affordable Housing Impact Fee Waiver for Delores Canty (No fiscal impact). - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  36. SecondItem R.41.

    Release of Lien related to an Affordable Housing Impact Fee Waiver for David Cruz (No fiscal impact). - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  37. SecondItem R.42.

    Release of Lien related to Workforce Housing Impact Fee Waiver for Samuel and Tara Loman (No fiscal impact). - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  38. SecondItem R.9.

    Approve the release of a cash surety in the amount of $2,665.30 for Davenport Carwash. (No fiscal impact) - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  39. SecondItem R.10.

    Approve the release of a cash surety in the amount of $2,136.20 for The Retreat Orlando. (No fiscal impact) - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  40. SecondItem R.2.

    SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2024-6 Copalas Market CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 1.58 +/- acres of a total of 4.22 +/- acre parent parcel from Leisure/Recreation (LR) to Linear Commercial Corridor (LCC) in the Urban Growth Area (UGA). The suggested adoption hearing date is October 15, 2024, at 9:15 a.m. - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  41. SecondItem R.3.

    SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2024-11 US 98 Ft. Meade ARR CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 40.59 +/- acres from Phosphate Mining (PM) to Agricultural/Residential Rural (A/RR) in the Rural Development Area (RDA). The suggested adoption hearing date is October 15, 2024, at 9:15 a.m. - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  42. SecondItem R.4.

    SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2024-12 Hall Communications IND CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 49.10 +/- acres from Phosphate Mining (PM) to Industrial (IND) in the Rural Development Area (RDA) and Urban Growth Area (UGA). The suggested adoption hearing date is October 15, 2024, at 9:15 a.m. - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  43. SecondItem R.5.

    SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2024-13 5955 South Florida Avenue South CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 11.8 +/- acres from Business-Park Center (BPC) to Institutional (INST) in the Transit Supportive Suburban Development Area (TSDA). The suggested adoption hearing date is October 15, 2024, at 9:15 a.m. - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  44. SecondItem R.6.

    SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2024-14 Peace River ROS CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 11.67 +/- acres from Agricultural/Residential Rural (A/RR) & Linear Commercial Corridor (LCC) to Recreation/Open Space (ROS) at the Bartow Peace River Landing in the Rural Development Area (RDA). The suggested adoption hearing date is October 15, 2024, at 9:15 a.m. - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  45. SecondItem R.7.

    SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2024-17 Homeland Park CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 5.71 +/- acres from Rural Cluster Center (RCC) to Leisure/Recreation (L/R) at the Homeland Heritage Park. The suggested adoption hearing date is October 15, 2024, at 9:15 a.m. - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  46. SecondItem R.8.

    SET HEARING: (LDCPAS-2024-18 Crystal Lake CPA) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 2.32 +/- acres from Residential Low (RL) to Recreation/Open Space (ROS) at the Crystal Lake Park. The suggested adoption hearing date is October 15, 2024, at 9:15 a.m. - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  47. SecondItem R.15.

    Approve 2021 HOME Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) funds for single family, new construction located in Haines City, FL. ($235,000 one-time expense). - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  48. SecondItem R.14.

    Approve 2022 HOME Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Funds for single family, new construction located in Haines City, FL. ($236,302.00 one-time expense). - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  49. SecondItem R.45.

    Adopt resolution amending the Berkley Ridge Street Lighting Assessment Area by adding Berkley Ridge Phase 2 and Berkley Ridge Phase 3 into the Berkley Ridge Special Street Lighting Area. - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  50. SecondItem R.46.

    Adopt resolution amending the Timberidge Street Lighting Assessment Area - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  51. SecondItem R.47.

    Adopt resolution creating the Natures Reserve Street Lighting Assessment Area. - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  52. SecondItem R.48.

    Adopt resolution creating the Sunrise Landing Street Lighting Assessment Area - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  53. SecondItem R.37.

    SET PUBLIC HEARING to consider adoption of an Amended Assessment Resolution and Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll pursuant to Ord. 2022-029, as amended, the Polk County Local Provider Participation Fund Ordinance. (Suggested hearing date is October 15, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.) - Seconded the recorded motion.

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  54. Recorded vote

    Approve Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

  55. Recorded vote

    Approve Standard Grant Agreement No. QG010 - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

  56. Recorded vote

    Approve Interlocal Agreement for Tourist Development Tax Funding - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

  57. Recorded vote

    Adopt Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

  58. Recorded vote

    Adopt Text Amendment to Table 4.8 - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

  59. Recorded vote

    Approve ordinance limiting code enforcement action for certain construction - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

  60. Recorded vote

    Reappoint Eric Hinshaw to the Industrial Development Authority - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

  61. Recorded vote

    Approve resolution identifying unrecorded subdivisions for code enforcement limits - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

Approve Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation

passedYes 5No 0

Voted yes

  • Lindsey
  • Braswell
  • Combee
  • Santiago
  • Wilson

Approve Standard Grant Agreement No. QG010

passedYes 4No 0

Voted yes

  • Lindsey
  • Braswell
  • Combee
  • Santiago

Recused

Approve Interlocal Agreement for Tourist Development Tax Funding

passedYes 5No 0

Voted yes

  • Lindsey
  • Braswell
  • Combee
  • Santiago
  • Wilson

Adopt Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment

passedYes 5No 0

Voted yes

  • Lindsey
  • Braswell
  • Combee
  • Santiago
  • Wilson

Adopt Text Amendment to Table 4.8

passedYes 5No 0

Voted yes

  • Lindsey
  • Braswell
  • Combee
  • Santiago
  • Wilson

Approve ordinance limiting code enforcement action for certain construction

passedYes 5No 0

Voted yes

Reappoint Eric Hinshaw to the Industrial Development Authority

passedYes 5No 0

Voted yes

  • Lindsey
  • Braswell
  • Combee
  • Santiago
  • Wilson

Approve resolution identifying unrecorded subdivisions for code enforcement limits

passedYes 5No 0

Voted yes

  • Lindsey
  • Braswell
  • Combee
  • Santiago
  • Wilson

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Minutes textBoard of County Commissioners — Minutes

Polk County Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final October 01, 2024 Regular BoCC meeting In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding should contact the Communications Office not later than 48 hours prior to the proceeding. Their office is located in the County Administration Building, 330 West Church Street in Bartow. Telephone (863) 534-6090 or TTY (863) 534-7777. If hearing impaired dial 7-1-1 for Florida Relay services or call (800) 955-8771 (TTY); dial (800) 955-1339 if you are using a computer. Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the Commission meeting shall be the voluntary offering of a private citizen, to and for the benefit of the Commission. The views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have not been previously reviewed or approved by the Commission, and the Commission is not allowed by law to endorse the religious beliefs or views of this, or any other speaker. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. (BILL BRASWELL, CHAIR) INVOCATION Dr. William DeHart, Chaplain, Polk County Fire Rescue PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (BILL BRASWELL, CHAIR) B. CEREMONIAL PROCLAMATIONS B.1. Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation Minutes: County Attorney Randy Mink read the proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Clerk and County Comptroller Stacy Butterfield thanked the Board for the proclamation and for the time to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month. She said last year Polk County had more than 2,600 cases of domestic violence injunctions filed. She said there are five different types of injunctions for protection; she said the other types include stalking, dating, repeat and sexual violence. She said in all categories there were more than 4,600 cases filed last year. She said we have numerous resources available to assist domestic violence survivors. She said there is no cost for filing for an injunction for protection. She said there are DIY online tools that guide them through the step-by-step process. She said there is a new program that is effective today. She said legislation was passed to provide a Hope Card that is for survivors. She said it is a wallet size card or a digital card that provides all the details about the final injunction for protection. She discussed the Hope Card and said this makes it easier for law enforcement to assist survivors. She thanked all those in the community who help Page 1 of 7 provide the critical services. She thanked the agencies the provide critical services to survivors. She thanked the Director of Peace River Center Larry Williams, Court Administrator Nick Sudzina, and the Clerk's office that provides these services. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: George Lindsey SECONDER: Rick Wilson AYE: Lindsey, Braswell, Combee, Santiago, and Wilson C. REQUEST FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC/AUDIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD C.1. Ms. Fawn Spacke - Discuss Land Use Section 222 (Livestock/Fowl) Minutes: Fawn Spacke said she is in trouble for housing chickens on her property. She said 50 foot setbacks make it impossible to have chickens. She discussed other homes in her neighborhood that also have chickens. She asked if she has to be a part of the sanction exemption to house chickens. She discussed other city setback rules. She asked for them to review the setback rules. She said she is getting a variance and she is here to change the rules. Commissioner Combee said he does not know why we are at 50 feet. Chair Braswell said we will look into this. Land Development Director Ben Ziskal will work on this and will bring something back to the Board. C.2. Comments. Minutes: There was no one else from the public wishing to speak. D. APPROVE CONSENT AGENDAS D.1. Approve Consent Agenda. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: George Lindsey SECONDER: Martha Santiago AYE: Lindsey, Braswell, Combee, Santiago, and Wilson ELOISE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY D.2. Approve Eloise CRA Consent Agenda. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: George Lindsey SECONDER: Neil Combee AYE: Lindsey, Braswell, Combee, Santiago, and Wilson Page 2 of 7 E. COUNTY COMPTROLLER (STACY M. BUTTERFIELD, CPA) E.1. Disbursements. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Neil Combee SECONDER: Martha Santiago AYE: Lindsey, Braswell, Combee, Santiago, and Wilson E.2. Minutes of Regular Board meeting held on September 17, 2024, and Budget Public Hearings held on September 9, 2024, and September 16, 2024. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Neil Combee SECONDER: Martha Santiago AYE: Lindsey, Braswell, Combee, Santiago, and Wilson H. COUNTY MANAGER (BILL BEASLEY) H.1. Approve an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Auburndale for Tourist Development Tax Funding for improvements to the Lake Myrtle Sports Complex and Auburndale Softball Complex. ($26,901,740 estimated expense over 23 years) Minutes: County Manager Bill Beasley discussed the interlocal agreement with the City of Auburndale for Tourist Development Tax Funding for improvements to the Lake Myrtle Sports Complex and Auburndale Softball Complex. He recommended approval. Jeff Tillman, Auburndale City Manager, said this is a great partnership. He said the park is 250 acres and he said they are committed to the maintenance. He said the additional facilities will help them attract much larger events. Upon question, Mr. Tillman said there were 1.1 million that visited in 2023. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: George Lindsey SECONDER: Rick Wilson AYE: Lindsey, Braswell, Combee, Santiago, and Wilson H.2. Approve Standard Grant Agreement No. QG010 between Polk County and State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to fund the Wilson Ranch Reserve Hydrological Restoration Project. (one-time revenue $7,500,000) Minutes: County Manager Bill Beasley discussed the Standard Grant Agreement No. QG010 with the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection to fund the Wilson Ranch Reserve Hydrological Restoration Project. He recommended approval. Page 3 of 7 Commissioner Wilson recused from voting. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Neil Combee SECONDER: George Lindsey AYE: Lindsey, Braswell, Combee, and Santiago Recused: Wilson I. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 (GEORGE LINDSEY) I.1. Commissioner Lindsey Comments. Minutes: Commissioner Lindsey had no comments. J. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 (RICK WILSON) J.1. Reappoint Eric Hinshaw as a Member (Seat 4) of the Industrial Development Authority, for the three-year term, November 7, 2024 through November 6, 2027. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Rick Wilson SECONDER: George Lindsey AYE: Lindsey, Braswell, Combee, Santiago, and Wilson J.2. Commissioner Wilson Comments. Minutes: Commissioner Wilson had no comments. K. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4 (MARTHA SANTIAGO) K.1. Commissioner Santiago Comments. Minutes: Commissioner Santiago had no comments. L. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5 (NEIL COMBEE) L.1. Commissioner Combee Comments. Minutes: Commissioner Combee had no comments. M. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 (BILL BRASWELL, CHAIR) M.1. Chair Braswell Comments. Minutes: Chair Braswell said to County Manager Bill Beasley that they met about a month ago and he asked about the audit of HR. Mr. Beasley said it was an efficiency study about technologies, staffing, and Page 4 of 7 organizational details. He said that study is complete and they are deciding which elements to implement. Chair Braswell said he had two phone calls that the Supervisors of Elections' office in Bartow was broken into or there was a homeless person living in there. Mr. Beasley said he has not heard anything and he will follow up. Upon request, Waste and Recycling Director Dale Henderson said they have collaborated with Roads and Drainage and released a press release that explains to residents that if they have hurricane debris they can call customer service to be put on a list for it to be collected by Roads and Drainage. He said all other debris that is minor will be collected by Solid Waste crews. He said today we launched our new contracts with new equipment. He said a resident can retain their recycling cart and can put residential waste or yard waste in the cart or they can have the recycling container removed. He said waste and yard waste can be co-mingled. He said on Saturday they sent their first load of compressed natural gas. He said all the carts have Polk County on them. Mr. Beasley said what is iconic today is that we are now in the frontline business in collecting garbage. He said 1/3 of the county is under our jurisdiction, trucks and employees. Mr. Henderson said the trucks are 100% new. O. EXPEDITED HEARINGS PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2022-089 Minutes: County Attorney Randy Mink reminded the audience of the procedures for expedited public hearings and public hearings. He swore in those who plan to speak. O.1. Public Hearing (LDCPAL 2024-3 CR 640 Industrial Park CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment on 380 +/- acres to change the Future Land Use from Phosphate Mining (PM) to Industrial (IND). (No Fiscal Impact) Minutes: Land Development Director Ben Ziskal reviewed the proposed map amendment. He said that the Planning Commission and staff recommend approval. He said there were no comments from the Department of Commerce. The Chair opened a public hearing.; no one spoke. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Martha Santiago SECONDER: Rick Wilson AYE: Lindsey, Braswell, Combee, Santiago, and Wilson O.2. Public Hearing (LDCT-2024-14 TCX Full-Service Car Wash Text Amendment) (Adoption Hearing) to modify Table 4.8, Use Table for US 27 Selected Area Plan. (No Fiscal Impact). Minutes: Land Development Director Ben Ziskal reviewed the proposed text Page 5 of 7 amendment. He said that the Planning Commission and staff recommends approval. He said there are no comments from the Department of Commerce. The Chair opened a public hearing; no one spoke. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Rick Wilson SECONDER: George Lindsey AYE: Lindsey, Braswell, Combee, Santiago, and Wilson P. PUBLIC HEARINGS P.1. Public Hearing to consider approval of an Ordinance limiting code enforcement and/or building division action for certain Construction on property in unrecorded subdivisions. Minutes: County Attorney Randy Mink discussed the ordinance limiting code enforcement and/or building division action for certain Construction on property in unrecorded subdivisions. He recommended approval. The Chair opened a public hearing; no one spoke. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Neil Combee SECONDER: Martha Santiago AYE: Lindsey, Braswell, Combee, Santiago, and Wilson P.2. Approve a Resolution identifying unrecorded subdivisions where the Board of County Commissioners desires to limit code enforcement and/or building division action for certain Construction. Minutes: County Attorney Randy Mink discussed the resolution identifying unrecorded subdivisions where the Board of County Commissioners desires to limit code enforcement and/or building division action for certain construction. He recommended approval. Upon question, Mr. Mink said the pending litigation is independent of this. He said we do have counter-claims for code enforcement actions but this would help resolve those actions. The Chair opened a public hearing; no one spoke. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Rick Wilson SECONDER: Neil Combee AYE: Lindsey, Braswell, Combee, Santiago, and Wilson ANNOUNCEMENTS Minutes: Meeting adjourned at 9:39 a.m. Page 6 of 7 Page 7 of 7

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  • Agenda item E.1.Other meeting itemsapproved

    Disbursements.

  • Agenda item E.2.Budget and financeapproved

    Minutes of Regular Board meeting held on September 17, 2024, and Budget Public Hearings held on September 9, 2024, and September 16, 2024.

  • Agenda item J.1.Land useapproved

    Reappoint Eric Hinshaw as a Member (Seat 4) of the Industrial Development Authority, for the three-year term, November 7, 2024 through November 6, 2027.

  • Agenda item P.1.Land useapproved

    Public Hearing to consider approval of an Ordinance limiting code enforcement and/or building division action for certain Construction on property in unrecorded subdivisions.

  • Agenda item O.1.Land useapproved

    Public Hearing (LDCPAL 2024-3 CR 640 Industrial Park CPA) (Adoption Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment on 380 +/- acres to change the Future Land Use from Phosphate Mining (PM) to Industrial (IND). (No Fiscal Impact)

  • Agenda item O.2.Other meeting itemsapproved

    Public Hearing (LDCT-2024-14 TCX Full-Service Car Wash Text Amendment) (Adoption Hearing) to modify Table 4.8, Use Table for US 27 Selected Area Plan. (No Fiscal Impact).

  • Agenda item D.1.Other meeting itemsapproved

    Approve Consent Agenda.

  • Agenda item R.1.Other meeting itemsapproved

    Removal of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2203.

  • Agenda item H.1.Land useapproved

    Approve an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Auburndale for Tourist Development Tax Funding for improvements to the Lake Myrtle Sports Complex and Auburndale Softball Complex. ($26,901,740 estimated expense over 23 years)

    $26,901,740

  • Agenda item R.11.Budget and financeapproved

    Approve the First Amendment to the American Rescue Plan Fund Agreement with Heart for Winter Haven. (No Fiscal Impact)

  • Agenda item R.12.Other meeting itemsapproved

    Red Ribbon Month Proclamation

  • Agenda item R.13.Other meeting itemsapproved

    Safe Sleep Awareness Month Proclamation

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