Hernando County

Board of County Commissioners

Regular Meeting

Minutes

July 30, 2024

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in the John Law

Ayers County Commission Chambers, Government Center, Brooksville, Florida.

Attendee Name

Elizabeth Narverud

Brian Hawkins

Jerry Campbell

John Allocco

Title

Chairwoman

Vice Chairman

Second Vice Chairman

Commissioner

Steve Champion

Toni Brady

Omar DePablo

Scott Herring

Commissioner

Deputy County Administrator

Planning Administrator

Public Works Director/County Engineer

County Attorney

Jon Jouben

Christopher Linsbeck

Gordon Onderdonk

Jeffrey Rogers

Melissa Tartaglia

James Terry

Community Services Director

Utilities Director

County Administrator

Assistant County Attorney

Animal Services Manager

Deputy Clerk

Heidi Kurppe

Patricia Tapia

Deputy Clerk

Chairwoman Elizabeth Narverud was not present when the meeting began.

Invocation

Pledge of Allegiance

AGENDA

Motion

To approve the Agenda.

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

ADOPTED

Steve Champion

Jerry Campbell

Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion

Narverud

ABSENT:

ELECTED OFFICIALS

There were no Elected Officials’ comments.

COMMEMORATIVE RESOLUTION

Resolution Proclaiming August 7, 2024, as Purple Heart Day

Motion

To approve the staff recommendation (Resolution No. 2024-159).

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

ADOPTED

John Allocco

Steve Champion

Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion

Narverud

ABSENT:

CITIZENS' COMMENTS

Citizens commented on various topics and issues.

BOARD/STAFF RESPONSES

The Board and/or staff responded to questions and concerns expressed during Citizens'

Comments.

Comm. Champion requested Board consensus to move forward with an audit of the Animal

Services Department.

RECESS/RECONVENE

The Board recessed at 10:20 a.m. and reconvened at 10:30 a.m.

Chairwomen Narverud was present when the meeting reconvened and assumed the

chairwomanship.

BOARD/STAFF RESPONSES

Sheriff Al Nienhuis commented on various topics and issues.

The Board and/or staff continued to respond to questions and concerns expressed during

Citizens' Comments.

Comm. Champion requested Board consensus to move forward with an audit and to hire a

veterinarian for the Animal Services Department

The Board concurred.

CONSENT AGENDA

Approval of Change Order No. 1 to Grant Agreement With State Department of

Environmental Protection for Installation of Hut Pumping Station and Force Main

Project for Utilities Department

Approval of Hernando County Opioid Settlement Response Plan

This item was pulled and voted on separately.

Change Order No. 1 to Grant Agreement With State Department of Environmental

Protection for Septic to Sewer Conversion District A, Phase 1 Project

Memorandums of Agreement With Hernando County Fine Arts Council and Brooksville

Main Street, Inc., for Expansion of Mermaid Tale Trail; and Proposed Revision of, The

Mermaid Tale Trail, Statue Sponsorship Agreement

Ratification of Memorandum of Agreement for Award of FY 2023-24 State Department of

Health Emergency Medical Services Grant for Improvement and Expansion of

Pre-Hospital Emergency Medical Services and Associated Budget Resolution

Ratification of Memorandum of Agreement With State Department of Health for Award

of Emergency Medical Services Matching Grant for Purchase of Automated

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Machines for Hernando County Fire and Emergency

Services and Associated Budget Resolution

Request to Apply for Federal FY 2023 Edward Memorial Justice Assistance Grant

State-Funded Grant Agreement With State Division of Emergency Management for FY

2024 Emergency Management Preparedness Assistance Grant and Associated Budget

Resolution

Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement With State Division of Emergency Management for

Reciprocal Emergency Assistance With Local Governments

Authorization to Transfer Trail Counters Purchased by Hernando/Citrus Metropolitan

Planning Organization to State Department of Transportation

Declaration of Various Tangible Property as Surplus for Disposal and Removal From

Fixed Asset Inventory

Satisfaction of Second Mortgage for Nathaniel G. Jones and Rebekah Jones Through

Neighborhood Stabilization Program Purchase Assistance Program

Transmittal of List of Accounts Payable Disbursements for Weeks Ended June 21, 2024,

and June 28, 2024

Various Interim Disposal Special Assessment Liens

Various Satisfactions of Interim Disposal Special Assessment Liens

Final Plat for Leyland Preserve and Acceptance of Performance Bond With Meritage

Homes of Florida, Inc., and Arch Insurance Company

Final Plat for Space Shop and Acceptance of Performance Bond With SIG Spring Hill

Commercial, LLC, and Capital Indemnity Corporation for The Space Shop Project

Release of Performance Bond and Acceptance of Maintenance Bond for Anderson

Snow Estates

This item was pulled and voted on separately.

Motion

To approve the Consent Agenda, except for Item Nos. G-2 and G-18 (Budget Resolution Nos.

2024-160 through 2024-162).

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

ADOPTED

Steve Champion

Brian Hawkins

Narverud, Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion

Approval of Hernando County Opioid Settlement Response Plan

Motion

To approve Consent Agenda Item No. G-2.

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

ADOPTED

Steve Champion

John Allocco

Narverud, Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion

Release of Performance Bond and Acceptance of Maintenance Bond for Anderson

Snow Estates

Motion

To approve Consent Agenda Item No. G-18.

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

ADOPTED

Steve Champion

Jerry Campbell

Narverud, Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion

CORRESPONDENCE TO NOTE

Notification of Final Tax Recapitulation and Certificates of Corrections for 2023 Tax

Rolls as Submitted by Tax Collector

Transmittal of Rabies Surveillance Quarterly Summary Report for April 1, 2024, Through

June 30, 2024

Transmittal of Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority FY 2024-25 Budget and

Work Program

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Proofs of publication of Notices of Public Hearing were noted for the scheduled public

hearings.

Ex Parte Communications

Chairwoman Narverud and Comms. Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion announced

the ex parte communications that they had had concerning the quasi-judicial petitions being

considered at this meeting.

County Attorney Jon Jouben advised the Commissioners that any ex parte communications,

however received, could play no part in their deliberations.

Adoption of Informational Packet

The Agenda packet that was submitted to the Board included written information regarding the

cases to be considered which needed to be accepted into evidence for the hearings.

The staff recommended that the Board accept the Agenda packet, including the staff reports,

into evidence as if read aloud in their entirety.

Comm. Champion made the following Motion:

Motion

To approve.

Comm. Champion revised his Motion as follows:

Revised Motion

To approve and include the additional backup material.

(Note: The Motion pertained to including a certified letter sent to all commissioners for Item

No. I-3 [Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment Submitted by Six Feed Under, LLC

(CPAM2401).]

Motion

To approve and include the additional backup material.

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

ADOPTED

Steve Champion

John Allocco

Narverud, Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion

Proposed Ordinance Amending Chapter 23, Article III, Divisions I-VI, Relating to Impact

Fee Schedules

The Board accepted public input on this matter.

Comm. Hawkins temporarily left the meeting and returned shortly thereafter.

Comm. Champion made the following Motion:

Motion

To accept Scenario 4 (as presented by staff) with a phased in approach of 50% on November

1, 2024, and with the other 50% over the next 3-years.

Chairwoman Narverud passed the gavel to Vice Chairman Hawkins in order to second the

Motion.

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

DEFEATED

Steve Champion

Elizabeth Narverud

Narverud and Champion

Hawkins, Campbell and Allocco

NAYES:

Comm. Hawkins made the following Motion:

Motion

To pass Scenario 4 with a 50% increase within 90-days (November 1, 2024), and an

additional 50% increase in 12-months.

Comm. Allocco seconded the Motion.

Comm. Hawkins clarified his Motion:

Clarification to Motion

To be inclusive of all categories within the proposed Ordinance.

Comm. Hawkins restated the Motion:

Restated Motion

To adopt Scenario 4 with 50% increase in 90-days, 50% increase within 12-months and to

include private schools at zero and all other impact fee Ordinances to follow suit (Ordinance

No. 2024-10).

(Note: The Motion pertained to lineal amendments to the proposed Ordinance as approved by

the Board.)

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

ADOPTED

Brian Hawkins

John Allocco

Narverud, Hawkins, Campbell and Allocco

Champion

NAYES:

RECESS/RECONVENE

The Board recessed at 12:50 p.m. and reconvened at 1:00 p.m.

Ordinance Amending Chapter 10, Article III, Section 10-54, Providing for Fence and Wall

Height Threshold Beyond Which a Permit is Required Prior to Construction

There was no public input.

Motion

To approve the staff recommendation including a County website page with guidelines

(Ordinance No. 2024-11).

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

ADOPTED

Steve Champion

Brian Hawkins

Narverud, Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion

Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment Submitted by Six Feet Under, LLC

(CPAM2401)

Comm. Allocco made the following Motion:

Motion

To postpone I-3 and I-5 to a date uncertain.

Comm. Champion seconded the motion.

The Board accepted public input on this matter.

Comm. Champion rescinded his second.

Comm. Allocco rescinded his Motion.

Comm. Hawkins made the following Motion:

Motion

To deny.

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

ADOPTED

Brian Hawkins

Steve Champion

Narverud, Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion

Petition for Comprehensive Plan Amendment Submitted by Glen Lakes Commons, LLC

(CPAM2301)

The Board accepted public input on this matter.

Motion

To approve the staff recommendation (Ordinance No. 2024-12).

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

ADOPTED

Steve Champion

Brian Hawkins

Narverud, Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion

Request to Postpone Rezoning Petition Submitted by Six Feet Under, LLC (H2405)

This item was moot and not heard based on the denial of Item No. I-3 [Large Scale

Comprehensive Plan Amendment Submitted by Six Feet Under, LLC (CPAM 2401)].

Petition Submitted by Glen Lakes Commons, LLC (H2319)

The Board accepted public input on this matter.

Motion

To approve the staff recommendation based on the Performance Conditions set forth as well

as not entering the private access road and figuring out the buffer requirements with the

drainage retention areas (DRAs) (Resolution No. 2024-163).

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

ADOPTED

Brian Hawkins

Steve Champion

Narverud, Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion

Request to Postpone Rezoning Petition Submitted by Spring Hill Development

Investment, LLC (H2412)

There was no public input.

Motion

To postpone to a date uncertain.

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

ADOPTED

Brian Hawkins

Jerry Campbell

Narverud, Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion

Request to Postpone Rezoning Petition Submitted by KAL Holdings, LLC (H2411)

There was no public input.

Motion

To postpone to a date certain of August 27, 2024.

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

ADOPTED

Jerry Campbell

John Allocco

Narverud, Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion

Appeal of Planning and Zoning Commission’s Decision Submitted by Alejandro Crespo

The Board accepted public input on this matter.

Comm. Hawkins made the following Motion:

Motion

To approve the special use with the following performance conditions:

1. No breeder shall permit lofts to become dirty and/or smelly or allow birds to wander

uncontrolled about the neighborhood.

2. No loft, coop or other place for keeping or confining homing pigeons shall be maintained,

operated or permitted to exist within a distance of 25 feet from any building used as a

residence, garage, playhouse, permanent swimming pool or patio.

3. No loft, coop or other place for keeping or confining homing pigeons shall be more than 15

feet above the established grade of the premises upon which it is located.

4. No loft, coop or other place for keeping or confining homing pigeons shall be located in any

structure not constructed in accordance with the Zoning and Building Codes of the County.

5. All pigeons shall be fed within the confines of the loft or coop, and all unused food shall

be collected promptly and disposed of in a manner as required.

6. All runways shall be completely enclosed with chicken wire, netting or other equivalent

material that will prevent pigeons from escaping the confines of the loft or coop.

7. In order to fly domestic pigeons, must be a member in good standing of an organized

racing homer club, which club has a body of rules that will preserve the peace and tranquility

of the neighborhood, such as a local club in the Hernando County area or Tampa Bay Area, or

a comparable organization.

8. Birds will not be released or exercised which have been fed that day and not more than 20

birds in one day shall be flown. Young birds in numbers greater than 20 may be flown,

provided they do not fly outside the boundaries of the owner's yard.

9. The owner or agent will maintain a log book on the birds, which log book shall contain the

following information: pigeon band number; pigeon plastic band color; time out or released;

time bird returned; and type of domestic pigeon.

10. The total limit of birds is 25 birds.

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

ADOPTED

Brian Hawkins

Steve Champion

Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion

Narverud

NAYES:

RECESS/RECONVENE

The Board recessed at 3:35 p.m. and reconvened at 4:00 p.m.

Rezoning Petition Submitted by KLMG Properties II, LLC (H2406)

There was no public input.

Comm. Hawkins made the following Motion:

Motion

To approve the staff recommendation.

Comm. Hawkins amended his Motion as follows:

Amendment to Motion

To have a 30-feet rear buffer included within the 35-feet setback (Resolution No. 2024-164).

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

ADOPTED

Brian Hawkins

Steve Champion

Narverud, Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion

Rezoning Petition Submitted by KB Home Tampa Division (Michael Dady), VP of Land

Acquisitions on Behalf of Powell Road Partners, LLC (H2415)

The Board accepted public input on this matter.

Motion

To approve the staff recommendation with 10% holiday parking, a cul-de-sac condition for

driveway location, removal of Performance Condition No. 4-C, mechanical equipment shall be

placed in the rear or elevated, a 5-feet setback, and a 6-foot chain link fence along the west

border (Resolution No. 2024-165).

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

ADOPTED

Steve Champion

Brian Hawkins

Narverud, Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion

Rezoning Petition Submitted by Julie Bishop (H2371)

There was no public input.

Motion

To approve the staff recommendation (Resolution No. 2024-166).

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

ADOPTED

Brian Hawkins

Steve Champion

Narverud, Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion

Rezoning Petition Submitted by Travis Schuldt and Terra Schuldt (H2409)

There was no public input.

Motion

To approve the staff recommendation (Resolution No. 2024-167).

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

ADOPTED

Steve Champion

Brian Hawkins

Narverud, Hawkins, Campbell and Champion

Allocco

NAYES:

Master Plan Revision Petition Submitted by D.R. Horton, Inc., on Behalf of Crystal

Waters Revocable Trust, et al (H2251)

The Board accepted public input on this matter.

Comm. Champion made the following Motion:

Motion

To approve the staff recommendation with 50-foot lots minimum, 5-foot setback with

mechanical in the rear or elevated, and the 15-foot vegetative buffer (Resolution No.

2024-168).

Chairwoman Narverud passed the gavel to Vice Chairman Hawkins in order to second the

Motion, she then resumed the Chairwomanship.

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

ADOPTED

Steve Champion

Elizabeth Narverud

Narverud, Hawkins, Campbell and Champion

Allocco

NAYES:

Variance Petition Submitted by ARC Florida Homes, LLC, on Behalf of Milvian, LLC

(V2350)

There was no public input.

Motion

To approve the staff recommendation (Resolution No. 2024-169).

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

ADOPTED

Brian Hawkins

Steve Champion

Narverud, Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion

Rezoning Petition Submitted by Fanta Land Corp (H2410)

There was no public input.

Motion

To approve the staff recommendation (Resolution No. 2024-170).

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

ADOPTED

Steve Champion

Brian Hawkins

Narverud, Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion

Comm. Champion temporarily left the meeting.

Rezoning Petition Submitted by Hernando County Board of County Commissioners to

Establish Public Service Facility Overlay District for Fire Station No. 16 Located at

Atlanta Avenue, Commercial Way and Richmond Street (H2428)

There was no public input.

Motion

To approve the staff recommendation (Resolution No. 2024-171).

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

ADOPTED

Brian Hawkins

John Allocco

Narverud, Hawkins, Campbell and Allocco

Champion

ABSENT:

Request Submitted by Dominique Moglia Tilwick for Appeal of Building Official’s

Revocation of Building Permit Exemption for Non-Residential Farm Building on

Property Located on Peach Bloom Road

Comm. Champion rejoined the meeting.

There was no public input.

Motion

To reverse the Building Official's denial.

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

ADOPTED

Steve Champion

John Allocco

Narverud, Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion

RECESS/RECONVENE

The Board recessed at 6:50 p.m. and reconvened at 7:00 p.m.

Reconsideration of Proposed Ordinance Related to Retail Transactions; Creating

Section 18-1 of Hernando County Code Prohibiting Retail Businesses From Refusing to

Accept Cash Payments for Goods or Services

There was no public input.

Motion

To approve the staff recommendation.

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

DEFEATED

Steve Champion

Brian Hawkins

Hawkins and Campbell

Narverud, Allocco and Champion

NAYES:

Motion

To pass a resolution, stating that "Hernando County is a cash county and that we encourage

all businesses that function inside Hernando County to accept cash, and businesses that are

not accepting cash, should not be charging service fees.

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

ADOPTED

John Allocco

Jerry Campbell

Narverud, Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion

OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET DIRECTOR ALBERT BERTRAM

Budget Amendment Transferring Funds From Reserves for Contingency to Professional

Services Engineering for Long Term Care Permit Renewal and Stability Report at

Croom Landfill

Discussion Regarding Submittal of Proposed Maximum Millage Rates to Property

Appraiser for FY 2024-2025

This item was pulled and voted on separately.

CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER CARLA ROSSITER-SMITH

Award of Construction Agreement With Midsouth, Inc., for Construction Services for

Weeki Wachee Drainage Retention Area Retrofit Project Phase 2 (Contract No.

24-C00673/JG; Amount: $806,372.78)

Award of Contract to RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc., for County Employee Health

Benefits Consultant Services (Contract No. 24-A0173/CT)

Award of Contract to Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., for Continuing Professional

Engineering Services (Contract No. 23-RFQ00422/AP)

Award of Term Contract to American Track Generations, LLC, for Railroad Signalization

and Traffic Inspection Services at Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport (Contract

No. 24-T00698/JG; Amount: $250,000)

Award of Term Contracts to Various Contractors for Emergency Debris Removal

Services (Contract No. 24-TF00708/AP; Amount: $7,200,000.00)

Change Order No. 2 to Purchase Order to Polydyne, Inc., for Supply of Polymer for

Utilities Department (Contract No. 23-P00098/FH; Amount: $37,239.90)

Increased Annual Expenditure for Utilization of Gainesville Contract With Hawkins Inc.,

d/b/a Hawkins Water Treatment Group, Inc., for Supply of Liquid Sodium Hypochlorite

for Use at Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants (Contract No. 24-P00155/FH;

Amount: $100,000.00)

Increased Annual Expenditure of Term Contract With Charlie’s Plumbing, Inc., for

Plumbing Repair Services As-Needed for Various County Departments (Contract No.

23-T00453/TC; Amount: $95,000.00)

Increased Annual Expenditure of Term Contract With Odyssey Manufacturing Company

for Supply of Bulk Liquid Sodium Hypochlorite for Use at Water and Wastewater

Treatment (Contract No. 21-P00116/FH; Amount: $40,000.00)

Increased Expenditure for Utilization of Seminole County Contract With Lamphier

Company d/b/a Lamphier & Company for Caulking, Coatings, Joint Sealant and

Pressure Washing Services for Facilities Department (Contract No. 23-P0100/FH;

Amount: $785,000.00)

Pre-Qualification of Vendors for Grant Funded Construction Services for Projects

Under $500,000.00 (Contract No. 24-TFG00704/AP)

Utilization of Sourcewell Contracts With Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc., and

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc., for Copiers, Printers, and

Multi-Function Devices Including Supplies, Accessories, and Services for Various

Department

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR JEFFREY ROGERS

Appointment of Alternate Member to Planning and Zoning Commission Until December

31, 2026

This item was pulled and voted on separately.

Update Regarding Ongoing Board Directives

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/COUNTY ENGINEER SCOTT HERRING

Approval of Right of Entry Agreements With Anthony Dwagne White (Key #12364) and

Frederick Kelly Elks Lodge #1270, Inc. (Key #12391), for Hazardous Tree, Shrubbery,

and Debris Removal to Prevent Further Impairment of County Drainage Easement

Temporary Construction Easement Between Larkin Street Homes, LLC, and Hernando

County Water and Sewer District for Replacement of Force Main on Property Located at

Corner of Northcliffe Boulevard and Deltona Boulevard

Motion

To approve Agenda Item Nos. L-1, M1 through M-12, N-2, and O.

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

ADOPTED

Brian Hawkins

Steve Champion

Narverud, Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion

Discussion Regarding Submittal of Proposed Maximum Millage Rates to Property

Appraiser for FY 2024-2025

Motion

To reduce the budget to $887 million, which is $4 million less than what it currently is, taking it

from Reserves now, with direction to staff to do pro rata share and find the line item

reductions.

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

ADOPTED

Steve Champion

John Allocco

Narverud, Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion

Appointment of Alternate Member to Planning and Zoning Commission Until December

31, 2026

Motion

To appoint Justin Noe.

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

ADOPTED

Jerry Campbell

Brian Hawkins

Narverud, Hawkins, Campbell, Allocco and Champion

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board commented on various issues.

County Administrator Jeffrey Rogers requested Board consensus to allow discretion in offering

a higher level Planned Time Off (PTO) incentive for hiring of the Veterinarian position within

the Animal Services Department.

The Board concurred.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.