BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS LEON COUNTY, FLORIDA

Citizens to be Heard on Non-Agendaed Items (3-minute limit per speaker; Commission may discuss
issues that are brought forth by speakers.)
Tim Hewitt, 3266 Skyview Drive, addressed the Board about the opening of Skyview Drive into
the Summerfield subdivision. He stated that plans call for developing additional units in
Summerfield and the road cannot support any more traffic. He asserted that speeding would
be a problem through the neighborhood and is concerned about the safety of the children who
play and ride their bicycles on the street. Speeding and the safety of the children are primary
concerns.
Commissioner Dailey stated that Mr. Hewitt brings up some very legitimate concerns and
solutions are being explored. He added that the Summerfield Development Agreement was
made in 2004 and follows the Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Dailey shared that
while other more creative alternatives are being explored, a number of solutions are being
implemented, i.e., sidewalks to and from property, flexibility on in and out vehicle traffic.
He also conveyed the need for the Sheriff’s Office to have a more physical presence and to
better enforce the speed limits along the area.
County Administrator Long referenced the approved Summerfield PUD and the
comprehensive plan requirement for the interconnection. He stated that staff maintains
there are ways to have the interconnection with the neighborhood while discouraging a high
volume of traffic on the street. He stated that he would be happy to work on this and look
for alternatives.
Curtis Baynes, 1323 E. Tennessee Street, reported that the Sales Tax Committee has
recommended $75 million in water quality projects between the City and County; however, that
is not enough money to complete the stormwater and wastewater projects. He reiterated his
recommendation that the priority projects established in 2005, Centerville Trace, Harbinwood
and Woodville, be reassessed to either 1) add the Lake Munson/Oakridge target area or 2)
substitute the Lake Munson/Oakridge target area for Harbinwood and Centerville Trace.
Commissioner Proctor discussed the City’s annexation of areas in the Southern Triangle,
the work of the Sales Tax Committee, and the Board’s input into the Sales Tax Committee’s
recommendations.
Commissioner Proctor moved to ask for a status report on the Sales Tax Committee’s
progress. The motion died for lack of a second.
Chairman Maddox articulated that the County Commission has the final decision on what
projects are ultimately approved for the referendum for extension of the sales tax. He
added that he wants to make sure that the Sales Tax Committee is able to do its work
without interference from the Board.
Commissioner Lindley offered that it is each Commissioners responsibility to learn and talk
to their sales tax representative.
Ed Holifield, 4032 Longleaf Court, spoke to the Board regarding his concerns about the black
infant mortality rate in Leon County and the lack of action of the Health Advisory Board.
Comments/Discussion Items
County Attorney Thiele:
No issues.
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