Board of County Commissioners (Organizational)

Polk County Board of County Commissioners (Organizational) Meeting Minutes - Final November 22, 2022 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. 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Organizational Meeting CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR) Commissioner George Lindsey, Commissioner Bill Braswell, Commissioner Neil Combee, Commissioner Rick Wilson, and Commissioner Martha Santiago Present INVOCATION Bill Dehart, Polk County Fire Rescue Chaplain PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (MARTHA SANTIAGO, CHAIR) INVESTITURE CEREMONY (RANDY MINK) Minutes: County Attorney Randy Mink 1. Rick Wilson, County Commissioner, District 2. Randy Mink, County Attorney, to administer oath. Minutes: Rick Wilson, County Commissioner, District 2, was administered his oath by County Attorney Randy Mink. 2. Martha Santiago, County Commissioner, District 4. The Honorable Melissa Gravitt, Judge of the Circuit Court, to administer oath. Minutes: Martha Santiago, County Commissioner, District 4, was administered her oath by The Honorable Melissa Gravitt, Judge of the Circuit Court. Page 1 of 15 REORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD (RANDY MINK) 3. Comments from the General Public regarding Reorganization of the Board. Minutes: There was no one from the public wishing to speak. 4. Elect Chairperson. Elect George Lindsey as Chairperson. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Rick Wilson SECONDER: Bill Braswell AYE: Lindsey, Braswell, Combee, Wilson, and Santiago 5. Elect Vice Chairperson. Elect Bill Braswell as Vice Chairperson. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Neil Combee SECONDER: Rick Wilson AYE: Lindsey, Braswell, Combee, Wilson, and Santiago 6. Adopt Resolution Authorizing Banks to Honor and Cash Warrants signed by new Chairperson and the Clerk effective November 22,2022. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Neil Combee SECONDER: Bill Braswell AYE: Lindsey, Braswell, Combee, Wilson, and Santiago 7. Recognition of the outgoing Chair. Minutes: Chair Lindsey recognized Martha Santiago for her services as Chair of the Board. He said it has been a pleasure working with her. He said he has watched her grow and take charge and he said they have had some difficult issues and she has guided them through this process. He thanked her for her service and said he looks forward to another four years. Commissioner Santiago said she appreciates the recognition and she appreciates the opportunity she had to be the Chair for this group. She said it takes a lot of work to keep them in order. She thanked everyone that trusts in her to elect her again to serve as Commissioner. She thanked Honorable Melissa Gravitt for taking time for the swearing in. She also thanked her family for being here. Commissioner Combee thanked Commissioner Santiago for her year as Chair. He said she did a great job and he thanked her for putting up with them. He said it is a sacrifice to serve as Chair and it takes a lot of extra time and effort. He said he looks forward to Page 2 of 15 having Commissioner Lindsey as Chair. Commissioner Wilson concurred with Commissioner Combee's comments. He said she has always been an outstanding lady, she did a great job, she thinks about the county and wants to do the right thing. He thanked her. Commissioner Braswell said thank you and said she did a great job. He congratulated her. C. REQUEST FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC/AUDIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD C.1. Robert Banks - Development at southeast corner of Ridgewood Lakes Boulevard and Highway 27, Davenport. Minutes: Robert Banks was not present. C.2. Randy Wilkinson - Review of the Leo Schofield murder conviction as recently reported on ABC's 20/20 News Magazine, The Ledger, Orlando Sentinel, and New York Post. Minutes: Randy Wilkinson was not present. C.3. Comments. Minutes: Tom Palmer, Polk Forever Committee, said their referendum was a success and he wants to thank the Commissioners for allowing them to put it on the ballot. He offered their assistance to make things happen. D. APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Neil Combee SECONDER: Rick Wilson AYE: Lindsey, Braswell, Combee, Wilson, and Santiago E. COUNTY COMPTROLLER (STACY M. BUTTERFIELD, CPA) E.1. Disbursements. E.2. Minutes of Regular Board meeting held on November 1, 2022. G. COUNTY ATTORNEY (RANDY MINK) G.1. The 2022-2023 Annual Meeting Schedule for the Astonia, Highland Meadows II, Highland Meadows West, Towne Park, VillaMar and Wind Meadows South Community Development Districts. Minutes: County Attorney Randy Mink discussed the 2022-2023 annual meeting schedules for the Community Development Districts. Page 3 of 15 Chair Lindsey recused from voting. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Neil Combee SECONDER: Rick Wilson AYE: Braswell, Combee, Wilson, and Santiago Recused: Lindsey H. COUNTY MANAGER (BILL BEASLEY) H.1. Tri-Party Agreement for HOME-ARP (American Rescue Plan) Loan Funding for Grove Manor Apartments. ($2,300,000 one-time expense) Minutes: County Manager Bill Beasley discussed the tri-party agreement for the HOME-ARP loan funding for Grove Manor Apartments. Rick Crogan showed slides and discussed the timeline for the project for the Grove Manor Apartments. He discussed the project and the types of units and rents. He discussed the site plan and thanked staff and the Board for the support for this project . Mr. Beasley requested Board approval. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Rick Wilson SECONDER: Bill Braswell AYE: Lindsey, Braswell, Combee, Wilson, and Santiago H.2. Approve agreement with The Lunz Group to provide professional architectural and engineering services for the Fire Rescue Training Center. ($998,550.00 one-time expense). Minutes: County Manager Bill Beasley discussed the agreement with The Lunz Group for the Fire Rescue Training Center. He recommended approval. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Neil Combee SECONDER: Martha Santiago AYE: Lindsey, Braswell, Combee, Wilson, and Santiago H.3. Approve agreement with The Lunz Group to provide professional architectural and engineering services for the Sheriff’s Ridge District Station at Poinciana. ($682,000.00 one-time expense). Minutes: County Manager Bill Beasley discussed the agreement with The Lunz Group for the Sheriff's Ridge District Station at Poinciana. He recommended approval. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Martha Santiago SECONDER: Bill Braswell AYE: Lindsey, Braswell, Combee, Wilson, and Santiago Page 4 of 15 H.4. Approve construction contract with Nujak Companies, Inc. for the Fire Rescue Station #29, EMS Winter Haven ($311,824.68 one-time expense) Minutes: County Manager Bill Beasley discussed the contract with Nujak Companies, Inc., for the Fire Rescue Station #29, EMS Winter Haven. He recommended approval. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Neil Combee SECONDER: Rick Wilson AYE: Lindsey, Braswell, Combee, Wilson, and Santiago H.5. Approve the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) 2020-053-01, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Addendum with NuJak Companies, Inc., for the Polk County Southwest Region Wastewater Treatment Facility Ops Building Annex ($1,843,670.22 one-time expense) Minutes: County Manager Bill Beasley discussed the agreement with Nujak Companies, Inc., for the Southwest Region Wastewater Treament Facility Ops Building Annex. He recommended approval. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Rick Wilson SECONDER: Martha Santiago AYE: Lindsey, Braswell, Combee, Wilson, and Santiago H.6. Approve contract with Central Florida Health Care, Inc. to provide primary care services to eligible low-income county residents. (Total amount not to exceed $2,000,000 annually.) Minutes: County Manager Bill Beasley discussed the contract with Central Florida Health Care, Inc., for primary care services to eligible low-income county residents. He recommended approval. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Martha Santiago SECONDER: Neil Combee AYE: Lindsey, Braswell, Combee, Wilson, and Santiago H.7. Approve contract with Central Florida Health Care, Inc. to provide dental services to eligible low-income county residents. (Total amount not to exceed $1,500,000 annually.) Minutes: County Manager Bill discussed the contract with Central Florida Health Care, Inc., for dental services to eligible low-income county residents. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Neil Combee SECONDER: Rick Wilson AYE: Lindsey, Braswell, Combee, Wilson, and Santiago H.8. Approve the second amendment to the contract with Winter Haven Hospital, Inc., d/b/a Page 5 of 15 Center for Behavioral Health (CBH) to provide behavioral health services. (Total amount not to exceed $1,022,625 annually.) Minutes: County Manager Bill Beasley discussed the second amendment to contract with Winter Haven Hospital, Inc., for behavioral health services. He recommended approval. Chair Lindsey said these last three items provide over $4 million for the indigent health care plan that provides services to our citizens. Deputy County Manager Todd Bond showed slides and outlined the behavioral health funding sources for a total of $16,495,802. Chair Lindsey said they heard on Friday the history of the indigent health care fund . He discussed the partnership they have with the community and the work that our Indigent Health Care Oversight Committee puts in with long hours. He said we appreciate their oversight. Commissioner Santiago said she is glad to see these numbers. She said she is glad they are reinvesting our monies in the community and serving the community in the areas for the needs that they have. She recommended watching the workshop and said it was eye opening and she is glad to see the monies used where it is most needed. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Martha Santiago SECONDER: Bill Braswell AYE: Lindsey, Braswell, Combee, Wilson, and Santiago H.9. Approve CSA No. 2022-094-01 with Patel, Greene and Associates, PLLC (Consultant) for the final design services on the Spirit Lake Road at Sheffield Road and at Old Bartow/Eagle Lake Road Intersection Improvements Project. ($361,659.28 one-time expense) Minutes: County Manager Bill Beasley discussed the contract with Patel, Greene, and Associates, PLLC, for the final design services on the Spirit Lake Road at Sheffield Road and at Old Bartow/Eagle Lake Road intersection improvements project. He recommended approval. Upon question, Roads and Drainage Director Jay Jarvis said that the School Board owns a portion of the land and it will be divided amongst the properties. He said they have talked to the School Board about the storm water system they are creating. He said it will be similar to when they shut down the 17/Spirit Lake interchange and they will re-route traffic where they can to go down 540. He said part of the design will look at the traffic options as far as phasing. He said the last one they did took four to five months to complete. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Neil Combee SECONDER: Bill Braswell AYE: Lindsey, Braswell, Combee, Wilson, and Santiago Page 6 of 15 I. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 (GEORGE LINDSEY) I.1. Chair Lindsey Comments. Minutes: Chair Lindsey thanked the Board for allowing him to serve as Chairman. He said he enjoyed serving on the Canvassing Board this last election cycle. He said it was a pleasant task and Lori Edwards' staff is professional and they know how to handle these things. He stated he has absolute and total confidence in that office. He said that she says she has every tool and resource that she needs and that the Board has always provided them with everything that they need. J. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 (RICK WILSON) J.1. Commissioner Wilson Comments. Minutes: Commissioner Wilson had no comments at this time. K. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 (BILL BRASWELL) K.1. Waste Collection Discussion - Declared State of Local Emergency. Minutes: Commissioner Braswell said he wants to talk about garbage and said they had a State of Emergency and they did away with it. He said he was hoping that in the three weeks that they have had that the problem had been solved but it is far from it . He said FCC has their half of the county under control and are getting 15 complaints a day. He said they want to fix their problem and he thinks that they have. He said they will never have a zero complaint day. He said the following day they met with Waste Management and they were not allowing them to bring green trucks unpainted without the county logo. He said he told them to bring whatever they got to fix the problem and that was three weeks ago on a Tuesday before the tropical storm. He said prior to the storm they found out Waste Management is not going to run their trucks, will do a skeleton fleet and not run the full route. He said this was disappointing since so many people are so use to their garbage not being picked up that they did not put the garbage out so it would not blow all over the neighborhood and that compounded the problem. He said when they first met with Waste Management they said they did not want more money. He said we all know the situation that this nation is in and they were more than willing to work with them on that but they seem to think that they can fix the problem internally. He said he is here to report that it is not fixed and he discussed how this is an embarrassment to this Board and Bill Beasley. He said the outrage from the citizens is justified. He said we are now in the garbage business to take some of the slack off these guys. He said the real problem is finding garbage trucks and drivers. He said we do not have a lot of options and we cannot get in the garbage business like we want to be in it. He said it is not working with Waste Management. He said to declare another local state of emergency for the east side of the county; he said it will allow them to source some other companies quickly to pick up this garbage. He said when you do not come back and pick it up after the second, third or fourth day that is ridiculous. He asked why the largest garbage company in the world cannot pick up the garbage. He said if it was up to him he would take out a full page article in the Houston Page 7 of 15 Chronicle and say why can't your company pick up the garbage in Polk County, Florida. He said as far as he can see nothing has changed in three weeks. Waste and Resource Management Director Ana Rogers said as of yesterday there has not been a change. She said routes have not been completed and Waste Management is here to address the Board. She said it is challenging for the Board to inject itself in the process that is the responsibility of the hauler. She said 28% of the trucks are down. She said they have no access to GPS or the electronics when other trucks are brought in and they cannot track missed collections. Commissioner Braswell said this gets back to the point that if they did not miss it then it would not be an issue. He said they know what they missed and they are not going back and fixing it. He said to declare this emergency to find other companies and put them on these neighborhoods. He said it is whole developments that are being missed that is the part he does not understand. He said we are talking about the garbage and said it will be a mess with Thanksgiving. He said we stayed open for Waste Management with the tropical storm for them to catch up and we got 500 pounds of garbage. He said to place an ad to embarrass them and said our citizens deserve better. Roger Crow, Waste Management, said they are working on getting five more trucks and getting enough trucks and drivers. He said they have 13 trucks down and it takes months to wait on parts. He said he understands the frustrations and said a lot of trucks were totaled from Hurricane Ian. He said they have five trucks with a third party and said they are working diligently to get trucks out and get the garbage collected . He said they focus on safety and they are not putting drivers in trucks that are not safe . He said they are training and have an aggressive maintenance program. He said as soon as the complaints come across his desk they are working on them. He said they opened a requisition for 13 more drivers that will be added to fleet. He said as soon as they get parts they are putting the trucks out. Commissioner Braswell said they are a garbage company and these are not new things they are learning. He said they have been talking about this for over a year and it is not getting any better. He said he finds it hard to believe that they cannot pick up the phone and get more trucks out here. Ms. Rogers said they have not seen any additional trucks but they do not have any record of that since the meeting and prior to the meeting. She said they never asked for additional trucks. Mr. Crow said they asked to use green trucks and they were told they cannot with out being painted with the logo. He said they are running additional resources and their plan is to borrow 13 trucks and they are stuck like everyone else with the parts. He said they are working to get caught up next week. He said when they get a truck they require repairs. He discussed the issues with repairing the trucks and not getting parts. He said they are planning to complete each route, adding four additional routes, and are working on it. He said it is a matter of getting everything in order and trained. Upon question, Mr. Crow said they were not running full routes and that is why loads Page 8 of 15 were smaller on Saturdays. He said they do not feel like they are stuck with Polk County and they will continue to work to build a good relationship. Bill Gresham, Waste Management, said they would like to be able to fix this and get everything picked up. He discussed how they are trying and the training that is needed when new trucks are brought in. Commissioner Braswell said nothing has explained why they are three-weeks behind. He said parts of this county are missed repeatedly. He said one was not picked up for 28 days and said it is bad management. Mr. Gresham agreed. Upon question, Mr. Gresham said not all areas with their company are having trouble. He discussed various reasons for the missed collection. Commissioner Wilson said he understands all the maintenance and said he can see where the parts are a problem. He said he is ready to do whatever it takes and they are going to do it with or without them. He said with the new contract there will be a lot of different things in it. Commissioner Combee said he understood FCC, Covid and people not wanting to work. He said he has never seen a problem like this and said it has to be happening nationwide because they all use the same kind of trucks and they need parts. He said FCC has gotten better. He said they represent the people of this county and they are paying to have the garbage picked up. He said it is up to them to fix it. Mr. Gresham said they are in the process of responding back to the letter. He said he thought they were in the process of working this out. He said they hired a third party to fix carts. He said they are going to change the communication and they have not communicated when they should have. He said they should have communicated more. Commissioner Santiago said she is tired of this and said she had about 100 emails yesterday about garbage and all she hears is excuses. She asked for his email so she can forward the emails to them so they can see what the citizens are going through . She said she feels bad for our citizens and them paying for services they are not getting. She said she is for this proposal. Commissioner Wilson discussed garbage being picked up from one side of the street and not the other when a person is outside waiving for them to pick up the garbage . He said to do your job. Commissioner Combee said when four green trucks are offered to be brought in, they need to allow them to bring them in. Mr. Mink said will prepare a State of Local Emergency for the east side of the county. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Bill Braswell SECONDER: Neil Combee Page 9 of 15 AYE: Lindsey, Braswell, Combee, Wilson, and Santiago K.2. Commissioner Braswell Comments. Minutes: Commissioner Braswell said this Board does a good job of staying in our lane. He said he is getting emails regarding School Board site selection which is not in their lane. He said he would like an explanation of where we fit in. He asked with the round-about are they going to factor in the school traffic. He said that is something that the School Board needs to work with Roads and Drainage on. He said these emails have questions on school concurrency and said he would love to know more on the methodology. Chair Lindsey said we have a Concurrency Ordinance and we can get an update on how that works. He said the development asks the School Board if they have capacity in the district. He said they will define how many high school, middle and elementary school kids and if there is capacity. He said if the answer is yes, it is still temporary and is only good for 18 months and is non-binding in the early stages. He said if there is no capacity the formula says the application has to effectively prepay all the impact fees associated with that deficiency and that constitutes concurrency. He said they can get an outline on how school concurrency works. County Manager Bill Beasley said with the older schools the queuing in the public right-of-way has become problematic. He said the newer school systems analyze the queuing needs for all the traffic. He said we are involved in the school site selection process. He said they will set something up. Chair Lindsey said the school system changed the bus services provided from one mile to two miles and that has doubled the area that no longer has bus services. L. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4 (MARTHA SANTIAGO) L.1. Appoint Cyndi Jantomaso as Member No. 7 of the Industrial Development Authority, for the remainder of the three-year term ending January 21, 2024. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Martha Santiago SECONDER: Bill Braswell AYE: Lindsey, Braswell, Combee, Wilson, and Santiago L.2 Commissioner Santiago Comments. Minutes: Commissioner Santiago thanked the audience for allowing her to serve the Polk County community for four more years. M. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5 (NEIL COMBEE) M.1. Commissioner Combee Comments. Minutes: Commissioner Combee wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and said we Page 10 of 15 have a lot to be grateful for. He said we live in the best country in the world and he hopes everyone gets to spend time with family, friends and neighbors. N. LAY BOARD APPOINTMENTS O. EXPEDITED HEARINGS PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2022-089 O.1. Consider an ordinance amending Ordinance 2014-14, as amended, the Polk County Solid Waste Management Facility Siting and Operation Ordinance. (First reading ) Minutes: County Attorney Randy Mink Swore in Land Development Director Ben Ziskal. Mr. Ziskal discussed the ordinance amending Ordinance 2014-14, as amended, the Solid Waste Management Facility Siting and Operation Ordinance. He said this is the first reading and no action is required today. The Chair opened a public hearing; no one spoke. O.2. Public Hearing (LDCDD-2022-9 Belle Haven CDD Dissolution) (Adoption Hearing) to consider an applicant-initiated ordinance to dissolve the Belle Haven Community Development District. (No Fiscal Impact) Minutes: Land Development Director Ben Ziskal discussed the ordinance dissolving the Bell Haven CDD. He said that staff recommends approval. The Chair opened a public hearing; no one spoke. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Neil Combee SECONDER: Bill Braswell AYE: Lindsey, Braswell, Combee, Wilson, and Santiago O.3. Public Hearing (LDCPAS 2022-23 Elevation Havendale NAC CPA) (Adoption Public Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) to change the Future Land Use designation on 2.58 +/- acres from Residential High (RH) to Neighborhood Activity Center (NAC) in the Urban Growth Area (UGA) and the Transit Corridor and Core Overlay (TCCO). (No Fiscal Impact) Minutes: Land Development Director Ben Ziskal discussed the proposed land use change. He said that staff recommends approval. The Chair opened a public hearing; no one spoke. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Rick Wilson SECONDER: Bill Braswell AYE: Lindsey, Braswell, Combee, Wilson, and Santiago O.4. Public Hearing (LDCPAS-2022-25 Alturas RCC) (Adoption Public Hearing) to Page 11 of 15 consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) to change the Future Land Use designation on 11 +/- acres from Agricultural Residential Rural (A/RR) to Rural Cluster Center (RCC) in the Rural Development Area (RDA). (No Fiscal Impact) Minutes: Land Development Director Ben Ziskal discussed the proposed land use change. He said that staff recommends approval. The Chair opened a public hearing; no one spoke. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Neil Combee SECONDER: Bill Braswell AYE: Lindsey, Braswell, Combee, Wilson, and Santiago O.5. Public Hearing (LDCPAS 2022-22 Authentix RHX) (Adoption Public Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) to change the Future Land Use designation on 20 +/- acres from Neighborhood Activity Center-X (NACX) to Residential High-X (RHX) in the Transit Supportive Development Area (TSDA) and the North Ridge Selected Area Plan (SAP). (No Fiscal Impact) Minutes: Land Development Director Ben Ziskal said the applicant has requested to withdraw the application. The Chair opened a public hearing; no one spoke. RESULT: WITHDRAWN MOVER: Neil Combee SECONDER: Bill Braswell AYE: Lindsey, Braswell, Combee, Wilson, and Santiago O.6. Public Hearing (LDCT-2022-9 Open Space Text Amendment) (First Reading) to consider the adoption of a County-initiated request to modify Open Space and Recreation standards. (No Fiscal Impact). Minutes: Land Development Director Ben Ziskal discussed the proposed text amendment modifying Open Space and Recreation standards. He said that staff recommends approval. The Chair opened a public hearing; no one spoke. P. PUBLIC HEARINGS P.1. Public Hearing (LDCPAS 2022-20 Bellagio County Line Road BPC) (Adoption Public Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) to change the Future Land Use designation on 14.53 +/- acres from Agricultural Residential Rural (A/RR) to Business Park Center (BPC) in the Rural Development Area (RDA). (No Fiscal Impact) Minutes: Land Development Director Ben Ziskal said the applicant is requesting to Page 12 of 15 continue this to December 20, 2022. Mark Wilson, applicant, asked for this to be continued to December 20, 2022. The Chair opened a public hearing. Richard Mozdzer said he is in support of this project. He said all of County Line is building up to commercial and asked why leave one residential. The Chair closed the public hearing. RESULT: CONTINUED MOVER: Bill Braswell SECONDER: Neil Combee AYE: Lindsey, Braswell, Combee, Wilson, and Santiago P.2. Public Hearing (LDCPAS 2022-24 Artesia CPA) (Adoption Public Hearing) to consider the adoption of a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) to change the Future Land Use designation on 21.70 +/- acres from Employment Center-X (ECX) to Residential Medium-X (RMX) in the Transit Supportive Development Area (TSDA), US Highway 98 Selected Area Plan and the Transit Corridor and Core Overlay (TCCO). (No Fiscal Impact) Minutes: County Attorney Randy Mink swore in everyone who is planning to speak. Robert Bolton, Land Development, showed slides and reviewed the proposed land use change. He gave an overview of the area. He said that staff recommends approval. Kelly Hyvonen, applicant, discussed the proposed development and said they are seeking a land use change to allow them to apply for residential park. She said this will allow for the residential medium land use and will allow for rental housing needs. She said there is school concurrency and they held two community meetings that were well attended. She requested Board approval and said this is more compatible. Commissioner Combee said there is a floor that requires them to have greater density than what they are proposing. Ms. Hyvonen confirmed that they could do multi-family today. She said the minimum right now is 15 units per acre. She that the residential park is the next step in the application process. The Chair opened a public hearing. Mr. Mink reviewed the procedures for public hearings. Heather Chanthavongsa said she is across the road and said she is in favor of the land change. She said it is better than what could be built there. Betty Harrell said she does not want industrial and asked if they are getting their financial support from the government. She asked who is the audience that they want Page 13 of 15 to be in these apartments. She said most people who rent do not keep their stuff up. She spoke in opposition. Chair Lindsey said the Board cannot take any action with the regard to the type of financing or who owns it. Mark Harrison spoke in support and said it is a great buffer. He said this looks more like a residential neighborhood. He said they will not be looking at 100-foot tall industrial complexes. The Chair closed the public hearing. Upon question, Chanda Bennett, said this land use was changed in May 2004 with the US 98 Selected Area Plan. She said Colbert Road was not in the current alignment that it is in today. Commissioner Braswell said he was surprised that this would not have automatically been allowed there. He said this is something he would like to see more of in the county. He said rent is not cheap in Polk County and $2,500 is not unusual. Ms. Bennett said a single-family detached project is not allowed in any non-residential land use district in the county. She said this will accommodate this land use and can be modified with time. She confirmed it is still a Level 4 Review. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Bill Braswell SECONDER: Neil Combee AYE: Lindsey, Braswell, Combee, Wilson, and Santiago P.3. Public Hearing to consider adoption of an Ordinance for the purpose of increasing the yearly salary of Polk County Commissioners as provided in the Polk County Charter. Minutes: County Attorney Randy Mink discussed the ordinance increasing the yearly salary for Commissioners. He discussed opt-out language and said if you opted out previously it will carry over unless you notify the Clerk. The Chair opened a public hearing; no one spoke. Commissioner Combee said he has a problem increasing his pay and he will not be accepting the increase. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Neil Combee SECONDER: Martha Santiago AYE: Lindsey, Braswell, Combee, Wilson, and Santiago ANNOUNCEMENTS Minutes: Meeting adjourned at 11:07 a.m. Page 14 of 15 Page 15 of 15