BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2011
The Board of County Commissioners in and for Wakulla County, Florida met for a regular scheduled Board
Meeting on Monday, November 21, 2011 with Chairman Mike Stewart presiding. Present were Commissioners
Brock, Artz, Merritt, and Moore. Also, present were County Administrator David Edwards, County Attorney
Heather Encinosa and Deputy Clerk Evelyn Evans.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Stewart
Swearing-In Ceremony of Chairman and Vice Chairman for 2011/2012 – Judge Jill Walker
Judge Walker administered the Oath of Office as Vice Chairman to Commissioner Merritt and administered the
Oath of Office as Chairman to Commissioner Brock.
Seating arrangements were changed at this time with Chairman Brock and Vice Chairman Merritt taking their
perspective places on the Dias.
Chairman Brock presided over the meeting from this point
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
(CD5:12) Commissioner Merritt moved to approve the Agenda with the following changes/modifications:
Commissioner Stewart – requests to add under Awards and Presentations a brief comment regarding a
Volunteer
County Attorney – Table item (7) on the Consent Agenda for a future meeting, under Awards and Presentations
“Our Town” presentation tabled to the next meeting
Commissioner Artz – requests to add an Announcement and pull item (11) on the Consent Agenda for
discussion
Under Awards and Presentations, add Operation Santa
Second by Commissioner Stewart and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
PUBLIC HEARING
(CD5:13) 1. Request Board Approval to Conduct the Public Hearing and Consider Adopting the Proposed
Ordinance Amending the Commissioner Districts of Wakulla County
Commissioner Merritt moved to approve to conduct the Public Hearing and adopt the proposed Ordinance
adjusting the Boundary Lines for the Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners. Second by
Commissioner Artz and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
DISTRICT 1
The boundary lines of District One are as follows: Beginning at the intersection of Wakulla Springs Road and
the northerly county line of Wakulla County; thence easterly along the county line to its intersection with the
Tallahassee-St. Marks Bike Trail (old Tallahassee to St. Marks railroad); thence southerly along the county line
and the Tallahassee-St. Marks Bike Trail to a point at which the county line runs easterly; thence leaving the
Tallahassee-St. Marks Bike Trail run easterly along the county line to a point at which the county line runs
southerly; thence southerly along the county line to its intersection with Coastal Highway; thence westerly
along Coastal Highway to its intersection with the northeastern most point of Census Block 3019 within Tract
0102.02; thence westerly along the northern boundary of said Census Block 3019 to its intersection with River
Plantation Road; thence northerly along River Plantation Road to its intersection with Hunters Trace; thence
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northerly along Hunters Trace to its intersection with the eastern boundary of Census Block 3012 within Tract
0102.02; thence run Northerly along the Eastern boundary of said Census Block 3012 to the Northeast corner of
said Census Block 3012; thence westerly along the northern boundary of said Census Block 3012 to its
intersection with River Plantation Road; thence northerly along River Plantation Road to the intersection with
Shadeville Road; thence westerly along Shadeville Road to its intersection with Casseaux Road, thence
northerly along Casseaux Road to its intersection with Wakulla Arran Road; thence easterly along Wakulla
Arran Road to its intersection with the western point of Census Block 1071 within Tract 0102.03; thence
northerly along the western boundary of said Census Block 1071 to its intersection with Wakulla Springs Road;
thence northwesterly along Wakulla Springs Road to its intersection with Bloxham Cutoff Road; thence
northwesterly along Bloxham Cutoff Road to its intersection with old Shell Point Road; thence northeasterly
along said Old Shell Point Road to its intersection with Wakulla Springs Road; thence northerly along said
Wakulla Springs Road to the intersection with the county line and the place of Beginning.
DISTRICT 2
The boundary lines of District Two are as follows: Beginning at the intersection of Wakulla Springs Road and
the northerly county line of Wakulla County; thence southerly along Wakulla Springs Road to its intersection
with Old Shell Point Road; thence southwesterly along Old Shell Point Road to its intersection with Bloxham
Cutoff Road; thence southeasterly along Bloxham Cutoff Road to its intersection with Wakulla Springs Road;
thence southeasterly along Wakulla Springs Road to its intersection with the northern boundary of Census
Block 1071 within Tract 0102.03; thence southerly along the western boundary of said Census Block 1071 to its
intersection with Wakulla Arran Road; thence westerly along Wakulla Arran Road to its intersection with
Casseaux Road; thence southerly along Casseaux Road to its intersection with Shadeville Road; thence westerly
along Shadeville Road to its intersection with Cajer Posey Road; thence northerly along Cajer Posey Road to its
intersection with Wakulla Arran Road; thence westerly along Wakulla Arran Road to its intersection with Birch
Court and also being the westerly boundary of Census Block 3078 within Tract 0102.03; thence northwesterly
along the west boundary of said Census Block 3078 to its intersection with the southeasterly corner of Census
Block 3076 within Tract 0102.03; thence westerly along the southern boundary of said Census Block 3076 to
the most western boundary of said Census Block 3076; thence northeasterly along said Census Block 3076 to
the southeastern corner of Census Block 3061 within Tract 0102.03; thence northerly along the western
boundary of said Census Block 3061 to its intersection with the northern boundary of said Census Block 3061;
thence westerly along the northern boundary of said Census Block 3061 and the northern boundary of Census
Block 3067 within Tract 0102.03 to its intersection with Government Road; thence northeasterly along said
Government Road to its intersection with Forest Road 313; thence northerly, westerly and easterly along Forest
Road 313 to its intersection with Bloxham Cutoff Road; thence northwesterly along Bloxham Cutoff Road to its
intersection with the northerly county line of Wakulla County; thence easterly along the county line to its
intersection with Wakulla Springs Road and the place of Beginning.
DISTRICT 3
The boundary lines of District Three are as follows: Beginning at the intersection of Crawfordville Highway
and Wakulla Arran Road; thence easterly along Wakulla Arran Road to its intersection with Cajer Posey Road;
thence southerly along Cajer Posey Road to its intersection with Shadeville Road; thence easterly along
Shadeville Road to its intersection with Hickorywood Drive; thence southerly along Hickorywood Drive to its
intersection with Maplewood Drive; thence easterly along Maplewood Drive to its intersection with Beechwood
Drive; thence southerly and easterly along Beechwood Drive to its intersection with Spring Creek Highway;
thence southerly along Spring Creek Highway to its intersection with Coastal Highway; thence westerly and
southerly along Coastal Highway to its intersection with Casora Drive; thence westerly along Casora Drive to
its intersection with Evalee Road; thence northerly along Evalee Road to its intersection with Glover Daddy
Road; thence westerly along Glover Daddy Road to its intersection with Casora Drive; thence northerly and
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westerly along Casora Drive to its intersection with Crawfordville Highway; thence northerly along
Crawfordville Highway to place of Beginning.
DISTRICT 4
The boundary lines of District Four are as follows: Beginning at the intersection of Coastal Highway with the
easterly County line of Wakulla County; thence southerly along the County line to the boundary line of the
State of Florida in the Gulf of Mexico; thence westerly to a point directly north of the easternmost point of St.
James Island (Bald Point); thence westerly to the center point of the U.S. 98 Bridge across Ochlockonee Bay;
thence westerly along the County line to the southernmost point of Census Block 3034 within in Tract 0101.00,
thence northerly along the eastern boundary of said Census Block 3034 and along Surf Road to the intersection
with the western boundary of Census Block 3035 within Tract 0101.00; thence northerly along the western
boundary of said Census Block 3035 and along the right of way of Surf Road; thence easterly along the
northern boundary of said Census Block 3035 to its intersection with the western boundary of Section 34 in
Township 5 South Range 2 West; thence northerly along the western boundary of said Section 34 to the
northwest corner of said Section 34; thence easterly along the northern boundary of said Section 34 to the
northeast corner of said Section 34, also being the southwest corner of Section 26 in Township 5 South Range 2
West; thence northerly along the western boundaries of Sections 26, 23 and 14 of Township 5 South Range 2
West to the northwest corner of said Section 14; thence easterly along the northern boundary of said Section 14
and also Section 13 in Township 5 South Range 2 West to the northeast corner of said Section 13 and also being
the southeast corner of Section 12 in Township 5 South Range 2 West; thence northerly along the eastern
boundary of said Section 12 to the southwest corner of Hartsfield Survey Lot 111; thence easterly along the
southern boundary of said Lot 111 to its intersection with the eastern boundary of Census Block 3085 within
Tract 0101.00; thence northerly along the meanders of said Census Block 3085 and along a portion of Purify
Bay Road to its intersection with the southern boundary of Census Block 2057 within Tract 0102.00; thence
easterly, southeasterly and easterly along the southern boundary of said Census Block 2057 to the western
boundary of Hartsfield Survey Lot 114; thence northerly along the westerly boundary of Hartsfield Survey Lots
114, 104 and 94 to the intersection with Jack Crum Road; thence easterly and southeasterly along Jack Crum
Road to its intersection with Spring Creek Highway; thence northerly along Spring Creek Highway to its
intersection with Beechwood Drive; thence westerly and northerly along said Beechwood Drive to its
intersection with Maplewood Drive; thence westerly along Maplewood Drive to its intersection with
Hickorywood Drive; thence northerly along Hickorywood Drive to its intersection with Shadeville Road; thence
easterly along Shadeville Road to its intersection with River Plantation Road; thence southerly along River
Plantation Road to the northern boundary of Census Block 3012 within Tract 0102.02; thence easterly along the
northern boundary and southerly along the eastern boundary of said Census Block 3012 to its intersection with
Hunters Trace; thence southerly along Hunters Trace to its intersection with River Plantation Road; thence
southerly along River Plantation Road to its intersection with the northern boundary of Census Block 3019
within Tract 0102.02; thence easterly along the northern boundary of said Census Block 3019 to its intersection
with Coastal Highway; thence easterly along Coastal Highway to the Point of Beginning.
DISTRICT 5
The boundary lines of District Five are as follows: Beginning at the intersection of Bloxham Cutoff Road and
the northerly boundary of the county line of Wakulla County; thence southeasterly along said Bloxham Cutoff
Road to its intersection with Forest Road 313; thence southerly, easterly and westerly along said Forest Road
313 to its intersection with Government Road; thence southwesterly along Government Road to its intersection
with the northern boundary of Census Block 3067 within Tract 0102.03; thence easterly along the northern
boundary of said Census Block 3067 and also along the northern boundary of Census Block 3061 within Tract
0102.03 to the intersection with the eastern boundary of said Census Block 3061; thence southerly along the
eastern boundary of said Census Block 3061 to the intersection with the northernmost point of Census Block
3076 within Tract 0102.03; thence southwesterly and easterly along the boundary of said Census Block 3076 to
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the intersection of the western boundary of Census Block 3078 within Tract 0102.03; thence southerly along the
western boundary of said Census Block 3078 to its intersection with Birch Court and Wakulla Arran Road;
thence northeasterly along said Wakulla Arran Road to its intersection with Crawfordville Highway; thence
southerly along Crawfordville Highway to its intersection with Casora Drive; thence easterly along Casora
Drive to its intersection with Glover Daddy Road; thence northeasterly along Glover Daddy Road to its
intersection with Evalee Road; thence southeasterly along Evalee Road to its intersection with Casora Drive;
thence southeasterly along Casora Drive to its intersection with Coastal Highway; thence northeasterly along
Coastal Highway to its intersection with Spring Creek Highway; thence southerly along Spring Creek Highway
to its intersection with Jack Crum Road; thence westerly and northwesterly along Jack Crum Road to its
intersection with the northwest corner of Hartsfield Survey Lot 94; thence southeasterly along the western
boundary of said Lot 94 and the western boundaries of Hartsfield Survey Lots 104 and 114 to its intersection
with Census Block 2057 within Tract 0102.00; thence westerly, northerly and westerly along the southerly
boundary of said Census Block 2057 to its intersection with Purify Bay Road and the eastern boundary of
Census Block 3085 within Tract 0101.00; thence southerly along the eastern boundary of said Census Block
3085 to a point where it intersects with the southerly boundary of Hartsfield Survey Lot 111; thence westerly
along the southern boundary of said Lot 111 to a point on the eastern boundary of Section 12 in Township 5
South Range 2 West; thence southerly along the eastern boundary of said Section 12 to the southeast corner of
said Section 12, and also being the northeast corner of Section 13 in Township 5 South Range 2 West; thence
westerly along the northern boundaries of Sections 13 and 14 in Township 5 South Range 2 West to the
northwest corner of said Section 14; thence southerly along the western boundaries of Sections 14, 23 and 26 in
Township 5 South Range 2 West to the southwest corner of said Section 26, also being the northeast corner of
Section 34 in Township 5 South Range 2 West; thence westerly along the northern boundary of said Section 34
to the northwesterly corner of said Section 34; thence southerly along the western boundary of said Section 34
to its intersection with the northern boundary of Census Block 3035 within Tract 0101.00; thence westerly
along the northern boundary of said Census Block 3035 to its intersection with Census Block 3034 within Tract
0101.00 and with the right of way of Surf Road; thence southerly along the eastern boundary of said Census
Block 3034 to the most southerly point of said Census Block 3034; thence westerly and northerly along the
county line and the meanders of Ochlockonee River to a point at which the county line runs easterly; thence
easterly along the county line to its intersection with Bloxham Cutoff Road and the place of Beginning.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
Update Regarding Our Town Committee – John Shuff
This item was tabled to a future date
(CD5:17) Announcement of Wakulla County Swine Show – Todd Carlton
The Swine Show is February 25, 2012 and support is requested from the BOCC and citizens
(CD5:21) Commissioner Stewart – Mr. George Crump was not present, but Commissioner Stewart wanted to
thank him publicly for volunteering his time in raking, mowing and picking up pine straw at Azalea Park
(CD5:22) Operation Santa – Bruce Ashley
Requesting Community support with November 25, 2011 as the last day to sign a family up for Adoption,
please call 926-3526. Donations may be made at the Library, Wakulla County Sheriff’s Department on Oak
Street or the Sheriff’s Office annex on Shadeville Highway
Commissioner Artz announced Tuesday, November 22, 2011 is the Community Thanksgiving at the Wakulla
County Senior Citizens from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
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CONSENT AGENDA
(CD5:27) Commissioner Merritt moved to approve the Consent Agenda, minus item (7) tabled to a future date,
item (9) tabled to December 5, 2011 and item (11) pulled for discussion. Second by Commissioner Stewart and
the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
2. Approval of Minutes – November 7, 2011 Regular Board Meeting
Approve – Minutes from November 7, 2011 Board Meeting
3. Approval of Payment of Bills and Vouchers Submitted for November 3, 2011 – November 16, 2011
Approve – Bills and Vouchers submitted for November 3, 2011 – November 16, 2011
4. Request Board Approval of Temporary Road Closure for the December 3, 2011 Panacea Christmas Parade
Approve – Temporary road closure for the December 3, 2011 Panacea Christmas Parade
5. Request Board Approval of Temporary Road Closure on February 18, 2012 for Wakulla County Christian
Coalition Black History Celebration and Parade
Approve – Temporary road closure on February 18, 2012 for Wakulla County Christian Coalition Black History
Celebration and Parade
6. Request Board Approval to Submit the 2011 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Florida JAG Direct
Approve – to submit the 2011 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
7. Request Board Approval of the Wakulla County Equal Employment Opportunity Plan 2011-2013
Tabled to a future date
8. Request Board Approval to Fund New Computers/Monitors from the Friends of Library Budget Rather Than
Impact Fees
Approve – to fund new computers/monitors from the Friends of Library budget rather than Impact Fees
9. Request Board Approval of a JPA Agreement for the Airport
Tabled to the 12/5/5011 Board Meeting
10. Request Board Approval of a Resolution and Budget Amendment to Accept E-911 State Grant Funds
Approve – Resolution and Budget Amendment to accept E-911 State Grant Funds
12. Request Board Approval of a Joint Resolution of the Coastal Counties of the Northwest Florida Panhandle
Supporting Certain Federal Legislation
Approve – Joint Resolution of the Coastal Counties of the Northwest Florida Panhandle Supporting Certain
Federal Legislation
CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
(CD5:28) 11. Request Board Approval of the Wakulla County Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan
Commissioner Artz moved to approve the Wakulla County Housing Authority’s Administrative Plan for the
Housing Choice Voucher Program. Second by Commissioner Merritt and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
GENERAL BUSINESS
(CD5:38) 13. Request Board Approval of LAP Agreement and Task Order for Arran Road Sidewalk Project
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Commissioner Stewart moved to approve the LAP Agreement to the Arran Road Sidewalk Design Project and
approve to advertise a RFP for Professional Consulting Services for Design and Permitting. Second by
Commissioner Merritt and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
COMMISSIONER AGENDA ITEMS
(CD5:41) 14. COMMISSIONER MOORE
Request Board Approval of a Proposed Resolution Amending Resolution #11-15 Relating to the Wakulla
County Audit Committee
Commissioner Moore moved to approve a Resolution amending Resolution 11-15 to include re-establishing the
Budget and Finance Committee that will meet monthly and consist of the Clerk or his designee, the County
Administrator and a Commissioner. The Budget and Finance Committee will report their findings to the Audit
Committee. The Audit Committee meets quarterly and they will bring their recommendations to the Board on a
quarterly basis. Second by Commissioner Stewart and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
15. COMMISSIONER MERRITT
a. Request to Change Speed Limit on Hwy. 61
This item has been pulled from the Agenda to a future date
16. COMMISSIONER ARTZ
(CD5:49) a. Community Board for the Community Center
Commissioner Artz moved to approve establishing an Informal Advisory Committee to review and provide
input on the MOU. The Committee will consist of an appointee from the Senior Citizens, Wakulla County
Youth, IFAS, Wakulla County School, and a County Commission appointee. Staff direction is to bring a
proposed Ordinance back at a future date, regarding the establishment of a Community Board of Directors for
the Wakulla County Community Center. Second by Commissioner Merritt and the motion carried
unanimously, 5/0.
(CD6:01) b. Resolution Regarding State's Water Management System
Commissioner Artz moved to approve the Resolution supporting the continuance of Florida’s longstanding,
decentralized approach to managing our State’s water resources. Second by Commissioner Stewart and the
motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
(CD6:07) c. Community Planning Assistance Team (CPAT) Application
Commissioner Artz moved to approve submitting two applications to APA for community design assistance,
one for Wakulla Gardens and one for Medart and further authorize the payment of two $50 application fees
($100) to APA. Second by Commissioner Merritt with Commissioners Artz, Brock, Merritt, and Stewart in
favor, Commissioner Moore opposed, and the motion carried, 4/1.
(CD6:17) d. Letter of Support for LEED-ND Application
Commissioner Artz moved to approve a letter of support with the Chairman’s signature to accompany Wakulla
County’s application for Sustainable Design Assistance for Crawfordville. Second by Commissioner Merritt
and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
(CD6:19) 17. Request Board Direction Regarding an Appeal of the Department of Economic Opportunity’s
Denial of the County’s FFY 2011 Florida Small Cities CDBG Grant Application
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Commissioner Merritt moved to approve the County Attorney to file a Petition for an Administrative Hearing to
appeal the Department of Economic Opportunity’s Denial of the County’s FFY 2011 Florida Small Cities
CDBG Grant Application. Second by Commissioner Artz and the motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
(CD6:26) 1. Howard Kessler – Meeting on November 29, 2011 regarding use of alcohol in public buildings.
This meeting is pertaining to the proposed revisions to the County’s Special Events Ordinances. Extending a
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone and CCOW will not be holding a business meeting this month
(CD6:29) 2. Steve Fultz – Expressed his sincere optimism about changes that have been made in the past few
months and the direction he sees the County going
(CD6:31) 3. Bob Danzey – Increasing the Speed limit on Highway 61 and would like to see Sopchoppy and St.
Marks added back as representatives on the Planning Commission
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR - 0
DISCUSSION ISSUES BY COMMISSIONERS
(CD6:32) Commissioner Merritt
a. Planning to speak with DOT about Landscape Islands on 319
b. He spoke with Ralph at Waste Pro regarding the number of abandoned households in the County where a
garbage can is never picked up. This is a long-term item, but maybe some point in the future, look into
reducing costs for that abandoned household.
(CD6:34) Commissioner Brock
a. Expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to serve as Chair for 2011/2012
(CD6:35) Commissioner Moore
a. Recognized Mr. Strickland with Talquin and expressed his appreciation for his attendance at the meeting
b. Garbage Cans - Calls from citizens living 2000 feet from the roadway and he suggested that they could attach
a rope to the can and drop it down over the trailer hitch and pull the can out to the road. He did caution that
they stop and remove the can from the hitch at the road.
(CD6:36) Commissioner Artz
a. Wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving
There being no further business to come before the Board, Commissioner Merritt moved to adjourn; second by
Commissioner Stewart and the motion carried, 5/0.
The meeting concluded at 6:38 p.m.