August 28, 2024
09:00 a.m.

MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

SARASOTA COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
1660 RINGLING BOULEVARD
COMMISSION CHAMBER
SARASOTA, FLORIDA


Mike Moran, Chair, District 1
Joe Neunder, Vice Chair, District 4
Mark Smith, District 2
Neil Rainford, District 3
Ron Cutsinger, District 5

Also present were:

Jonathan Lewis, County Administrator
Joshua Moye, County Attorney
Charlie Maloney, Deputy Clerk
Mandy Houston, Recording Secretary

(09:00 a.m.)
INVOCATION

Planning and Development Services Senior Right of Way Agent Jasmine Reid

(09:01 a.m.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Ty R. Clark, Airman First Class (E-3), U.S. Air Force

(09:02 a.m.)
1.

Staff Presenters:  Public Works Director Spencer Anderson and County Administrator Jonathan Lewis

09:16 a.m. Board ActionRequested that the County Administrator schedule a workshop to discuss statistics and data on the rainfall impact in the County. Requested by Smith, without objection.

(09:24 a.m.)
2.

Item submitted:  A copy of a pamphlet

Denise Kowall and Bill Baranowski commented on the Sarasota International Chalk Festival.

Nick Conicella commented on the Charter Boat and Tour Operator Task Force.

Miles Toder commented on the effects of the recent flooding in the County.

Celine O'Connor commented on flooding in South Lido Beach.

Susan Schoettle commented  on stormwater and flooding.

DISCUSSION SECTION:

(09:47 a.m.)
3.

Staff Presenter:  Government Relations Director Robert Lewis

Public Presenters:  Seth McKeel and Laura Beemer

09:59 a.m. Board Action:  Approved the 2025 State Legislative Program. Moved by Smith, seconded by Cutsinger, carried by a 5-0 vote.

(09:59 a.m.)
4.
A.
The Board considered to allow the agency to draw down the bonus dollars awarded at the contracted per/service rate without a Contract Amendment, if the agency can provide additional services as described in the scope of work of their approved Contract;
B.
The Board took no action to consider to approve the agencies’ proposed new services that expand the scope of their original Contract, in order for the agencies to draw down the bonus dollars for those new services, if the agency cannot provide additional services as described in their original approved Contract;
C.
The Board took no action to consider to authorize the County Administrator, or Designee, to execute amendments retroactive to the date beginning of the term of the executed original Contract, in substantially the form of Attachments 8-14, to expand the scope of work for approved additional services.

Staff Presenter:  Assistant County Administrator Mark Cunningham

10:09 a.m. Board Action:  Moved to approve Items 4.A. and 4.C. Moved by Rainford, seconded by Neunder.

10:19 a.m. Board Action:  Moved to amend the previous motion to approve only Item 4.A. Moved by Rainford, seconded by Neunder, carried by a 5-0 vote.

RECESS:  10:22 a.m. - 1:01 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

PUBLIC HEARINGS - PRESENTATIONS UPON REQUEST:

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5.

01:02 p.m. Board Action:  Closed the public hearing. Closed by Moran, without objection.

01:02 p.m. Board Action:  Adopted Resolution No. 2024-160. Moved by Smith, seconded by Neunder, carried by a 5-0 vote.

Note: Oath/Signature Cards Filed for Record.

(01:03 p.m.)
6.
A.
Public hearing to consider proposed Ordinance No. 2024-046, approving Unified Development Code Amendment (UDC) No. 2024-5 relating to off-street parking regulations;
B.
(Not a public hearing.) Land Development Regulation Commission (LDRC) to find Ordinance No. 2024-046 to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.  (Must be done prior to the adoption of A.)

01:03 p.m. Board Action:  Closed the public hearing. Closed by Moran, without objection.

Chair Moran recessed the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) and convened as the LDRC.

01:04 p.m. Board Action:  Found proposed Ordinance No. 2024-046 to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Moved by Smith, seconded by Cutsinger, carried by a 5-0 vote.

Chair Moran recessed the LDRC and reconvened as the BCC.

01:04 p.m. Board Action:  Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-046. Moved by Smith, seconded by Cutsinger, carried by a 5-0 vote.

Note: Oath/Signature Cards Filed for Record.

(01:04 p.m.)
7.
A.
Public hearing  to consider proposed Ordinance No. 2024-051, approving Unified Development Code (UDC) Amendment No. 2024-4 relating to right-of-way use permit procedure regulations;
B.
(Not a public hearing.) Land Development Regulation Commission (LDRC) to find Ordinance No. 2024-051 to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.  (Must be done prior to the adoption of A.)

01:05 p.m. Board Action:  Closed the public hearing. Closed by Moran, without objection.

Chair Moran recessed the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) and convened as the LDRC.

01:05 p.m. Board Action:  Found proposed Ordinance No. 2024-051 to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Moved by Cutsinger, seconded by Smith, carried by a 5-0 vote.

Chair Moran recessed the LDRC and reconvened as the BCC.

01:06 p.m. Board Action:  Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-051. Moved by Cutsinger, seconded by Smith, carried by a 5-0 vote.

Note: Oath/Signature Cards Filed for Record.

PUBLIC HEARINGS - PRESENTATIONS SCHEDULED:

(01:06 p.m.)
8.

Staff Presenters:  Planning and Development Services Planner Keaton Osborn and County Attorney Joshua Moye

Public Presenters:  Stephen Rees, Don Wallace, Bruce Hawks, Tom Fulton, Robert Sosinski, Sandra Sosinski, Nancy Vickroy, Deborah Metskey, Judy Fulton, Sharon Stebbing, Margie Graham, Nora Knapp, Julie Brady, Rachel Pugliese, Frank Pugliese, Jane Graham, Stephen Meuler, Katherine McClain, Terrence Collins, Joan Beckwith, Drew Roark, Ed Kulback, Lareina DePalma, and David Mayer

Items submitted:  Copies of e-mails, copies of presentations, copies of photographs, and a copy of a Binding Development Concept Plan

RECESS:  2:38 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.

03:39 p.m. Board Action:  Closed the public hearing. Closed by Moran, without objection.

03:45 p.m. Board Action:  Denied proposed Ordinance No. 2024-033.  Moved by Neunder, seconded by Cutsinger, carried by a 3-2 vote; Smith and Rainford voted "No."

Note: Oath/Signature Cards Filed for Record.

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9.

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10.

MEETING ADJOURNED:  3:47 p.m.


MINUTES APPROVED:_______________    ______________________________
Chair