APPROVED

Tab 1.  Request approval of the following Minutes:  December 7, 2010 (Regular Meeting) as presented and February 8, 2011 (Regular Meeting) as presented. 

 

 

 

CITIZEN QUESTION AND COMMENT PERIOD

 

Mr. Roy Hunter, a resident of Paisley, addressed the Board in regards to the Lake-Sumter EMS and stressing the importance of EMS services and the at home wellness program.  He read a letter from Ms. Beverly Conner in support of the same.

 

Mr. Vance Jochim, a resident of Tavares who writes a blog called FiscalRangers.com, addressed the Board regarding government oversight, discussing what he called the five pillars of good government oversight.  He stated they were good management, good controllership oversight, public oversight, oversight provided by press, and internal audit.  He recommended the Board establish an independent audit committee and the hiring of an outside operational audit firm.

 

 

PRESENTATION

Tab 19.  Presentation to the Lake County Board of County Commissioners of speech given by Karah Bradley, 4-H member, at the Farm Bureau Federation Legislative Breakfast on January 17, 2011. This presentation is being made at the request of Commissioner Conner. No fiscal impact.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 2.  Clerk of Court’s Consent Agenda, request to acknowledge receipt: 

1.      Ordinances from the Town of Lady Lake as follows:

Ordinance 2010-16 amending the Town's Comprehensive Plan

Ordinance 2010-20 annexing property into the Town

Ordinance 2010-21 amending Ordinance 81-8-(83) which established its Comprehensive Plan

Ordinance 2010-22 redesignating zoning classification for certain property being .22 acres

Ordinance 2010-23 amending Chapter 2, Article VI by adding

Division 3

Ordinance 2011-04 amending the Comprehensive Plan

 

2.      Village Center Community Development District Basic Financial Statements for September 30, 2010, along with independent auditor's report.

 

APPROVED

Tab 3.  Request from the County Manager for approval to reorganize and combine the Economic Growth and Redevelopment Division with the Tourism and Business Relations Division creating one new division titled Economic Development and Tourism. Additionally, approval to create and fill a new Economic Development and Tourism Division Director position.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 4.  Request from the County Manager for approval to reorganize the Public Works, Solid Waste Division, and approval to establish and fill three new positions and eliminate seven positions (4 full-time and 3 part-time) within the division, effective July 5, 2011. The net savings of these changes will be approximately $93,468.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 5.  Request from Community Services for approval of a High Value Job Creation (HVJC) Program Award in the amount of $20,000.00 to Ernesto Zavaleta, M.D.P.A. for the creation of five (5) qualifying positions and approval and signature on the HVJC Program Agreement with Ernesto Zavaleta, M.D.P.A. and the Lake County Board of County Commissioners.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 6.  Request from Community Services for approval to award an Artist Relocation Program Award in the amount of $2,500.00 to Out of the Norm, LLC to encourage arts and culture in downtown districts and approval and signature on the Artist Relocation Program Agreement between Lake County, Florida and Out of the Norm, LLC.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 7.  Request from Community Services for approval and signature of Termination of Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Leesburg and Lake County for use of SHIP funding for Kristen Street Apartments and signature of Unanticipated Revenue Resolution No. 2011-29 accepting repayment of loaned funds. Fiscal impact - $429,000 (Fully Grant Funded).

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 10.  Request from Community Services to approve the Agreement with Easter Seals and authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement and to direct the Community Services Department to execute the agreement and oversee completion of the project as covered in the Scope of Services. The fiscal impact is $30,550, 100% CDBG Grant funded.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 11.  Request from Fiscal and Administrative Services to approve participation in a Countywide consolidated award for Public Safety Uniforms to Design Lab, Inc., and authorize the Procurement Office to execute related implementation documents. The estimated annual fiscal impact is $105,000 in the form of allowances provided to individual firefighters.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 12.  Request from Growth Management for approval to accept sponsorships for the Green Team's 3rd Annual Green Symposium to be held on Friday, June 10, 2011 the Agricultural Center, Woodlea Road, Tavares, FL.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 14.  Request from Public Works for approval and signature of Resolution No.  2011-30 to Advertise Public Hearing for Vacation Petition No. 1164 to vacate  portion of an unnamed platted right of way in the Clermont area. No fiscal impact, Commission District 2.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 8.  Request from Community Services for approval to give the County Manager authority to sign the Direct Pay to Orlando Health, Inc. for an inpatient medical stay qualified under the Health Care Responsibility Act (HCRA) guidelines. The Direct Pay requires the County Manager's signature as the invoice total exceeds $25,000.00 Fiscal impact is $61,078.15.  Board approved with caveat of researching if hospital district funds can be used in the future as an additional funding source.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 9.  Request from Community Services to approve the Neighborhood Stabilization Plan 2011 for acquisition and rehab of foreclosed properties within Lake County's hardest hit areas for homeownership and affordable rental.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 13.  Request from Public Resources for approval and signature of the "Interlocal Agreement between Lake County and the City of Tavares, Florida Relating to Contribution of Funds for Construction of Woodlea Sports Complex" and approval of budget transfer from Improvements Other Than Buildings to Aids to Governmental Agencies. Fiscal Impact: $250,000.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 15.  Request from the County Attorney for approval and authorize the Chair to execute the Memorandum of Understanding between Lake County and Lifestream Behavioral Center, Inc. for Implementation Grant Criminal Justice, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Reinvestment Grant. No fiscal impact.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 16.  Request from the County Attorney to approve amending Resolution No. 2009-133, changing the deadline from March 1, 2011 to on or before June 1, 2011 to present to the BCC the final report of the Lake County Solid Waste Alternatives Task Force. No fiscal impact.  Resolution No. 2011-31

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 17.  Request from the County Attorney for approval of Mediated Settlement between Lake County and Lady Lake, Inc. (Parcel No. 117 & 517) - The total fiscal impact is $202,198.60 (i.e., $136,400.00 previously paid with an additional $65,798.60 to settle).

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 18.  Request from the County Attorney for approval of Sumter Electric Cooperative’s Perpetual Right of Way Utility Easement for the Astatula Landfill property also known as Alt Key 1111935; and authorize the Chairman to execute Easement document. There is no fiscal impact.

 

 

POSTPONED

Tab 20.  Request from Conservation and Compliance to approve Regional Water Strategy Implementation Assessment for Lake County.  The Board postponed until 3/22/11 BCC Zoning Meeting.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 21.  Request from Growth Management for approval of the Second Amendment to the Clermont Joint Planning Agreement (JPA).  The Board approved with provision the annexation agreement be brought before the Board prior to the City of Clermont voting on it.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 22.  Request from Public Works to 1. Approve the TRIP/CIGP Agreement and supporting Resolution No. 2011-32 between Lake County and FDOT for the Construction of a Four-Lane Roadway on Hooks Street from Sandhill View Blvd. to Grand Highway. 2. Request to advertise for bids for the construction of this roadway. 3. Approve the Budget Resolution No. 2011-33 to amend current budget. County fiscal impact is $1,850,000. CD 2; BD 5.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 23.  Request for BCC approval of the Town of Montverde's appointments to the Library Advisory Board.  The Board reappointed Ms. Julia Nix as the Town of Montverde’s Representative and Ms. Laura Pierce as the Alternate Member.

 

 

APPROVED

The County Attorney requested to have a Closed Session on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. to discuss pending litigation.

 

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

 

The County Manager requested to schedule a Budget Workshop for Tuesday, May 10th.

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

 

Commr. Hill reported meeting with the School Board regarding school impact fees.  She remarked she believed the School Board was suspending school impact fees for six months, starting retroactively on February 15, 2011.  The Board approved advertising an Ordinance supporting the School Board’s decision regarding school impact fees.

 

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

 

Commr. Hill reported she and Mr. TJ Fish, MPO Director, attended an advertised meeting with the Seminole Commissioners at the Orlando Metro Plan Office last week to discuss future regional projects.  She noted they invited her to attend the next Orlando Metro Task Force meeting.

 

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

 

Commr. Hill reported the Board would reconvene the Board Meeting at 4:00 p.m. at the Magnolia Room at the Leesburg campus of Lake-Sumter Community College for a Joint Public Safety Meeting.

 

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

 

Commr. Parks reported attending the Ag Extension Advisory Board meeting two weeks ago and noted there was a meeting coming up towards the end of April but a fixed date had not been set.  He encouraged the Board and the public to attend.

 

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

 

Commr. Parks reported touring some agricultural facilities throughout the County including the Florida’s Natural facility near Umatilla, Sunsational, and some blueberry farms.

 

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

 

Commr. Parks reported he would be attending the West Orange South Lake Transportation Task Force meetings and that he had attended the Four Corners Area Council meeting.

 

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

 

Commr. Campione commented on the website created as a central site for efforts towards Lake County’s economic development: HowWeHelpBusiness.com. 

 

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

 

Commr. Campione suggested the possibility of having an Economic and Education Summit, stating the School Board had suggested the Board take a tour of different schools with workforce training.

 

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

 

Commr. Campione reported attending a meeting for the Wekiva Parkway and Bridge Project.

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

 

Commr. Campione reported attending an event organized by FAMU presenting scholarships, receiving a tour of the Genesis Center in Leesburg, and attending a dinner for the president of FAMU.

 

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

 

Commr. Cadwell reported the Parks and Recreations Committee met on Monday, March 14, 2011 and noted they commented on the Pine Lakes Park in regards to getting compliant with the DEP and building the baseball field.