AWARDS

EMPLOYEE AWARDS

 

FIVE YEARS

Mario Chatman, Hazardous Waste Technician

Public Works/Solid Waste

 

Benjamin (Cody) Durrance, Equipment Operator I

Public Works/Road Operations/Maintenance Area III

 

Dorothy Keedy, Community Services Director

Community Services

 

Brian Sheahan, Planning Director

Growth Management/Planning & Community Design

 

TEN YEARS

Ralph Rousseau, Library Page (not present)

Public Resources/Library Services/Cagan Crossings Library

 

FIFTEEN YEARS

Marjorie Boyd, Animal Services Director

Conservation & Compliance/Animal Services

TWENTY FIVE YEARS

Linda Green, Office Associate V

Community Services

THIRTY YEARS

James Stivender, Jr., Public Works Director

Public Works

RETIREMENT

Roger Dale Warren, Equipment Operator IV (not present)

Public Works/Solid Waste

 

  

APPROVED

Tab 1.  Request approval of the Minutes of May 17, 2011 (Regular Meeting) and May 24, 2011 (Regular Meeting), as presented.

 

 

 

Mr. Paul Richardson, a resident of Clermont, discussed a change which would allow unlimited domain extensions or Top-Level Domains (TLD) and the opportunities this may present for a market for a unique TLD of “.lakefl” for Lake County businesses.

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Mr. Vance Jochim, a resident of Tavares and writer of the fiscalrangers.com blog on fiscal issues, expressed concern that there was no additional information or public hearing regarding Tabs 23 and 24.  He opined that the County needs better transparency regarding wages and benefits and that they should show prior periods for perspective in analysis.

 

  

APPROVED

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

1.      List  of warrants paid prior to this meeting, pursuant to Chapter 136.06 (1) of the of the Florida Statutes, which shall be incorporated into the Minutes as attached Exhibit A and filed in the Board Support Division of the Clerk's Office.

2.      Copy of Deer Island Community Development District’s proposed operating budget for Fiscal Year 2012 for the purposes of disclosure and information only and a cover letter stating the District has scheduled a public hearing on August 15, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at the Deer Island Clubhouse, 18000 Eagles Way, Deer Island, Florida, for adoption of the same.

3.      Copies of the proposed fiscal year 2011 and 2012 budgets for the Plaza Collina Community Development District which is located in Lake County.  These budgets are for review and comments, with no action necessary, and are being submitted in accordance with Chapter 190.008 F.S.

4.      Application for Original Certificate for a proposed or existing system requesting initial rates and charges.  Legal Notice given on June 10, 2011, pursuant to 367.045, Florida Statutes of the application of MFL Utility Systems to operate a water and wastewater utility to provide service to the described territory in Lake County, which was a parcel of land lying in the northwest quarter of Section 1, Township 19 South, Range 25 East, and the Northeast ¼ quarter of Section 2, Township 19 South, Range 25 East.

5.      Application for Original Certificate for a proposed or existing system requesting initial rates and charges.  Legal notice given on June 10, 2011, pursuant to 367.045, Florida Statutes of the application of the COL Utility Systems to operate a water and wastewater utility to provide service to the described territory in Lake County, which was a parcel of land lying in the Section 32, Township 18 South, Range 26 East.

6.      Arlington Ridge Community Development District’s proposed annual budget for fiscal year 2012, in accordance with Chapter 190.008(2)(b), Florida Statutes, along with a cover letter stating that the public hearing to adopt the proposed budget has been tentatively scheduled for August 3, 2011.

7.      Letter from the City of Fruitland Park dated June 10, 2011 giving notification that the City Commission voted unanimously on June 9 to permanently close the gate on Hawk Landing located between the Wingspread subdivision and The Glen subdivision.

8.      Copy of the City of Clermont’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010 along with a copy of the Clermont Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Annual Report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010, which summarizes that agency’s information, in accordance with Section 163.387 (8) of the Florida Statutes regarding Redevelopment Trust Funds.

9.      Copy of the Founders Ridge Community Development District’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2012 for the purposes of disclosure and information only and a copy of Resolution 2011-01 approving the proposed budget and setting a public hearing for September 13, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Minneola City Hall, 800 N. US Highway 27, Minneola, Florida, for adoption of the same.

10.  St. Johns River Utility, Inc. 2010 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report.

 

APPROVED

Tab 3.  Request from Community Services to give the County Manager authority to sign the Direct Pay to H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, 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. The fiscal impact is $39,444.56.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 4.  Request from Community Services for approval of Annual Update for Section 8 Five (5) Year Plan and Signature on Form HUD-50077 CR (Civil Rights Certification).

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 5.  Request from County Manager for approval of the request to apply for the FY 2011 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Local Solicitation. The FY 2011 allocation for Lake County is $63,744.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 7.  Request from County Manager for authorization to fill one (1) vacant Animal Shelter Technician position within the Conservation and Compliance/Animal Services Division. (Fiscal impact is $30,902.)

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 8.  Request from Economic Development and Tourism for approval and signature on the Amendment to High Value Job Creation Program Agreement between Lake County, Florida and First Class Air Repair, Inc. for a twelve month extension.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 9.  Request from Fiscal and Administrative Services for approval of award of ITB 11-0811 for Automotive, Bus, and Truck Replacement Parts to various firms within budgeted funds for annual fleet maintenance and authorize the Procurement Office to complete all associated contract documentation. (Expenditure) Fiscal impact $100,000.00 estimated.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 10.  Request from Public Resources for approval for Chairman and Commissioners to declare and sign Proclamation No. 2011-85 designating July as Parks and Recreation Month. There is no fiscal impact.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 11.  Request from Public Resources for approval of award of ITB 11-0409 for Park Landscape Maintenance and Related Services as noted below, and authorize Procurement staff to execute the related contractual documents.  Fiscal impact $161,490.00.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 12.  Request from Public Safety for approval and execution of: (1) Modification of FY 2010 State Homeland Security Grant to include Region 5 Mutual Aid Build-Out Grant Award of $700,788 (2) Approval and execution of Unanticipated Revenue Resolution No. 2011-86 to include grant award of $700,788 in FY 2011 budget and (3) Authorization for the County Manager to sign future amendments / modifications that do not involve financial impact. There is no local match.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 13.  Request from Public Safety for approval and execution by the Lake County Board of County Commissioners of: (1) Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Funds in the amount of $78,378; and (2) approval of Resolution No. 2011-87; and (3) authorization for the County Manager to sign future amendments/modifications that do not involve financial impact. Grant funding was included in the FY 2011-12 Proposed Budget.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 14.  Request from Public Safety for approval and execution by the Lake County Board of County Commissioners of: (1) Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance (EMPA) Trust Fund Base Grant Agreement with the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management, in the amount of $105,806; and (2) approval of Resolution No. 2011-88; and (3) authorization for the County Manager to sign future amendments/modifications that do not involve financial impact. Grant funding was included in the FY 2011-12 Proposed Budget.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 15.  Request from Public Works for approval of the FY 2011/12 Detailed Work Plan Budget - Arthropod Control.  Fiscal Impact is $18,396.11.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 16.  Request from Public Works for approval and authorization for Chairman to execute satisfactions of lien for the attached seven (7) road assessments. Commission District 3 and 4. There is no fiscal impact.

 

 

APPROVED

ADDENDUM 1-I.  Request for approval of the Initial Assessment Resolution No. 2011-89 for Collection, Management and Disposal of Solid Waste and Recovered Materials for FY 11/12, including a proposed maximum residential assessment of $184 and establish a Public Hearing date of September 13, 2011.

 

  

APPROVED

Tab 17.  Request from Public Works for approval of Resolution No. 2011-90 supporting the Lake-Wekiva Trail Project for PD&E Study by the Lake–Sumter MPO, adding additional language stating “Whereas, the Lake-Wekiva Trail will provide economic opportunities for the business community of Lake County in the study, design, and construction phases, and upon completion, the Lake-Wekiva Trail will generate retail and tourism opportunities for businesses and communities located along the Trail.” No fiscal impact.

 

APPROVED

Tab 18.  Request from County Attorney for approval to cancel the Mortgage and release the Note executed by Melinda Alamo on May 16, 2008, and recorded at O.R. Book 3629, Pages 119 through 126, upon receipt of the $2,500 payment. Fiscal Impact: The original loan amount was $10,000; recovery will be $2,500.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 19.  Request from County Attorney for approval to advertise an ordinance dissolving the Environmental Protection Advisory Board.

 

 

PRESENTATION

Tab 20.  Monthly update from Economic Development and Tourism.

 

  

PRESENTATION

Tab 21.  Progress Report on opening of three Public Lands Properties. No fiscal impact.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 22.  PUBLIC HEARING:  Request for adoption of Ordinance No. 2011-35 repealing and amending sections of the County Code dealing with firearms to comply with state preemption in 790.33. No fiscal impact.

 

  

APPROVED

Tab 23.  Request from County Manager for approval and BCC ratification of the attached Collective Bargaining Agreement.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 24.  Request from Employee Services for approval to extend the current employee Medical plan program agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, award new contracts for the Dental, Vision, and Legal Services programs (subject to approval by the County Attorney's office), provide authorization for the Board chairman to execute all finalized contractual documentation, and continue employee medical and dental contribution/deduction rates as current for FY 2011/2012. Fiscal impact for each action is included in the provided attachment. (Fiscal impact is $761,663.).

 

  

POSTPONED UNTIL JULY 26

Tab 25.  Request from Fiscal and Administrative Services to authorize and execute resolution which initiates the annual process for preparation of the Fire Assessment Roll, authorizes the publication of the advertisement for the public hearing, provides direction to notice all affected parties of the proposed rates, and directs the imposition of Fire Assessment fees for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2011.

 

APPROVED

 

Tab 26.  Request from Public Works for acceptance and execution of a sovereign submerged land easement in the Palatlakaha River in conjunction with the CR 561 (#114091) bridge project. Fiscal Impact $581.00; Commission District 2; Project # R-06085.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 27.  Request from Public Works for adoption of the amended budget Resolution No. 2011-91 for improvements to the CR 565A and Silver Eagle Rd. Intersection Project. Fiscal Impact: $405,000.00; Commission District 2; Tracking # INT05019.

 

 

APPROVED

 

Tab 28.  Request from Public Works for adoption of the amended budget Resolution No. 2011-92 for Sidewalk Improvements on CR 561 (near Tavares Middle School). Fiscal Impact: $85,000.00 Commission District 3; Tracking # S/W09026.

 

 

APPOINTMENT

Tab 29.  Appointment of Ms. Kelly Price from the City of Minneola to the Arts & Cultural Alliance to serve remainder of unexpired term ending 7/31/2012.

 

  

APPOINTMENTS

 

Tab 30.  Appoint the following members to the Women's Hall of Fame Selection Committee for a one-year term:  Ms. Debbie Stivender (District 1), Mr. Rick Reed (District 2), Ms. Bernice Odums (District 3), and Tracy Belton (District 4).

 

 

APPROVED

ADDENDUM 1-II.  Approval to Advertise an Ordinance amending Section 22-11, Lake County Code, regarding the conversion of prepaid transportation impact fees to transportation impact fee credits or transferable impact fee exemptions, with the additional language presented in the handout.

 

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Commr. Hill reminded everyone that they would have the presentation for the Go Green, Get Green rebate program Wednesday and Thursday, July 6 and 7 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.

 

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Commr. Hill mentioned that Sun Rail had passed and was signed by the Governor.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 31.  Approval and execution of Proclamation No. 2011-93 declaring July 17, 2011 through July 23, 2011 as Probation, Parole and Community Supervision Week.

 

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Commr. Conner mentioned that he spoke to 4-H members at the Ag Center last Thursday, June 30 at a mock legislative camp.

 

  

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Commr. Conner expressed concern regarding the landscape architect annual contract and asked for Mr. Gray to give a report regarding that.  Mr. Gray informed the Board that he would bring that back to the Commission to cancel that contract and rebid it out, since it was a particular case where a contract was renewed without going back out for bid, and he assured the Board that they would put some safeguards in place and were looking at those on a quarterly basis to ensure that they were getting enough local business participation.

 

  

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Commr. Campione asked the Board to relook at the possibility for an opportunity to put a CRA in place in the Mt. Plymouth-Sorrento area, and she stated that she would take it to the next step and schedule some community meetings for her to look into this issue.

 

  

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Commr. Campione related that they were very close to having a joint resolution with the City of Mount Dora for everyone to look at and give feedback on.

 

  

APPROVED

The Board approved to fund at least 50 percent of the cost of an economic impact analysis on the Lake Wekiva Trail in the downtown Mount Dora area which would look at existing conditions and what they could expect from an economic standpoint, which would be a maximum amount of $1900.

 

  

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Commr. Cadwell announced that there would be a TDC workshop tomorrow, July 6, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Mission Inn.

 

Adjourn 12:30 p.m.