June 5, 2024

09:00 a.m.

Planning and Development Services Planner John Draksic

Charles Henry, Lieutenant, United States Navy

Code Enforcement Officers' Appreciation Week

Tom Polk with 35 years of service

Pat Neal commented on requesting a postponement of Item 5. (See Item 5 later this meeting.) David Rayner, Gina Vutra, Tammy Garner, Celine O'Connor, and Jane Conrad commented on Ted Sperling Park. Dr. Kristie Skoglund commented on the Mental Health Pilot Program and Human Services Advisory Council (HSAC). (See Item 6 later this meeting.) Jennifer Fagenbaum commented on the Family Promise Bridge Housing Program and thanked the Commissioners for their support. Deborah Kostroun and Janet Kahn commented on access to quality childcare and HSAC. (See Item 6 later this meeting.) Joan Farrell, Chris Kemper, and Todd Mapes commented on the 3H Ranch Development. (See Item 5 later this meeting.)

Staff Presenter:  County Administrator Jonathan Lewis

Staff Presenter:  Planning and Development Services Director Matthew Osterhoudt

10:00 a.m. Board Action:  Authorized the processing of potential Amendments to the UDC to be consistent with Senate Bill 0812. Moved by Cutsinger, seconded by Smith, carried by a 5-0 vote.

Staff Presenter:  Planning and Development Services Director Matthew Osterhoudt

Staff Presenters:  County Administrator Jonathan Lewis and Planning and Development Services Planner John Draksic

Public Presenter:  Patrick Seidensticker

10:23 a.m. Board Action:  Closed the public hearing. Closed by Moran, without objection.

10:23 a.m. Board Action:  Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-032. Moved by Cutsinger, seconded by Smith, carried by a 5-0 vote.

Note:  Oath/Signature Cards Filed for Record.

A.

The Board took no action to consider proposed Ordinance No. 2024-030, approving a Development of Critical Concern (DOCC) Master Development Order for property located south of Clark Road and east of Lorraine Road, Sarasota, for a Village Planned Development of up to 6,576 residential units, 120,000 square feet of office use and 250,000 square feet of commercial/retail uses;

B.

The Board took no action to consider proposed Ordinance No. 2024-031, approving Rezone Petition No. 23-25 for property located south of Clark Road and west of Lorraine Road, Sarasota, from OUE-1 (Open Use Estate, 1 unit/5 acres) and OUR (Open Use Rural, 1 unit/10 acres) to VPD (Village Planned District).

Staff Presenter:  County Attorney Joshua Moye

(See Item 1 earlier this meeting.)

A.

The Board considered approving the funding recommendations of the Human Services Advisory Council (HSAC) for Contracted Human Services for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025;

B.

The Board considered authorizing the County Administrator, or Designee, to approve and execute Human Services Program Contracts in substantially the form of Attachment 1, with the listed agencies on the FY 2025 HSAC Funding Requests in Attachment 2 and in the amounts approved at today's meeting.

Staff Presenters:  Health and Human Services Director Charles Henry, County Administrator Jonathan Lewis, and County Attorney Joshua Moye

Public Presenters:  Jessica Tibbetts, Major Brian Meinberg, Chris Johnson, and Janet Kahn

Item submitted:  A copy of a spreadsheet

12:04 p.m. Board Action:  Approved fully funding Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc., in the amount of $192,000.00 for emergency shelters and supportive services for south Sarasota County and Society of St. Vincent de Paul South Pinellas, Inc., in the amount of $120,000.00. Moved by Neunder, seconded by Rainford, carried by a 5-0 vote.

12:06 p.m. Board Action:  Approved fully funding Family Promise of South Sarasota County, Inc., Bridge Housing Program in the amount of $48,595.00. Moved by Rainford, seconded by Neunder, carried by a 5-0 vote.

RECESS: 12:07 p.m. - 12:15 p.m.

12:21 p.m. Board Action:  Approved the funding spreadsheet as presented. Moved by Rainford, seconded by Neunder, carried by a 4-1 vote; Smith voted "No."

12:23 p.m. Board Action:  Authorized the County Administrator, or Designee, to approve and the execute Human Services Program Contracts for FY 2025 HSAC Funding Requests in the amounts approved at today's meeting. Moved by Rainford, seconded by Cutsinger, carried by a 5-0 vote.

(See Item 1 earlier this meeting.)

(See Item 8 later this meeting.)

A.

The Board considered approving the funding recommendations of the Behavioral Health Advisory Council (BHAC) for Contracted Human Services for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025;

B.

The Board considered authorizing the County Administrator, or Designee, to approve and execute Human Services Program Contracts in substantially the form of Attachment 1, with the agencies in the FY 2025 BHAC Funding Request in Attachment 2 and in the amounts approved at today's meeting.

Staff Presenters:  Health and Human Services Director Charles Henry, County Administrator Jonathan Lewis, and County Attorney Joshua Moye

Public Presenters:  Chris Johnson and Major Brian Meinberg

Item submitted:  A copy of a spreadsheet

11:14 a.m. Board Action:  Approved fully funding Operation Warrior Resolution in the amount of $93,000.00. Moved by Rainford, seconded by Cutsinger, carried by a 5-0 vote.

11:14 a.m. Board Action:  Approved fully funding Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Center, Inc., in the amount of $245,000.00. Moved by Rainford, seconded by Cutsinger, carried by a 5-0 vote.

11:39 a.m. Board Action:  Moved to declare Harvest Tabernacle not eligible for funding. Moved by Rainford, seconded by Neunder, carried by a 5-0 vote.

11:43 a.m. Board Action:  Moved to declare Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast, Inc., not eligible for funding. Moved by Rainford, seconded by Neunder, carried by a 4-1 vote; Cutsinger voted "No."

11:48 a.m. Board Action:  Approved the funding spreadsheet as presented at this meeting, with the following Amendments to include the four prior motions, include funding for the nine eligible applicants for Licensed Mental Health Reimbursement, and remove funding eligibility for Lightshare Behavioral Wellness and Recovery, Inc., CORT Program. Moved by Rainford, seconded by Neunder, carried by a 5-0 vote.

12:24 p.m. Board Action:  Authorized the County Administrator, or Designee, to approve and execute Human Services Program Contracts for FY 2023 BHAC Funding Requests in the amounts approved at today's meeting. Moved by Rainford, seconded by Cutsinger, carried by a 5-0 vote.

(See Item 8 later this meeting.)

Jeanie Beak commented on Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast, Inc. (See Item 7 earlier this meeting.) Erin Minor commented on Harvest Tabernacles of Sarasota, Inc. (See Item 6 and 7 earlier this meeting.)

Commr. Moran commented on Item 7 from the June 5, 2024, Board of County Commissioner meeting, following up on the appointment of Robert Boxley to serve on the Behavioral Health Advisory Council.

10:44 a.m. Board Action:  Requested that the County Administrator continue advertising the Health Services Professional, Psychiatrist, Psychologist, or Behavioral Health Professional, licensed to practice in the State of Florida Representative position on the Behavioral Health Advisory Council and pause the appointment of Robert Boxley. Requested by Moran, without objection.