APPROVED

Tab 1.  Request approval of the following Minutes:  August 30, 2011 (Special Meeting) as presented.

 

 

CITIZEN QUESTION AND COMMENT PERIOD

 

Mr. Vance Jochim, a resident of Tavares who writes a blog called FiscalRangers.com, stated that he was concerned about the transfer of $715,110 from reserves to fund Medicaid Hospital and Health Care Responsibility Act payments.  He noted that there was no description of what the original budget was or an explanation as to why there was not enough money budgeted and expressed that there was not a disciplined management process in place.  He suggested that the Board create two separate reserve funds to cover emergencies and the other to cover unbudgeted items.  He mentioned that the Board should educate themselves on a theory called Agenda 21, as it would shift the Constitution away from the right of the individual to the importance of the community.  He then commented that there was a pattern of adding addendums to the agendas and noted that those addendums were not published on the website.  He encouraged the Board to not add addendums to every meeting.

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Mr. Gary Miller, President of the Yalaha Community Club, expressed his concerns regarding Tab 4 stating that he was in strong opposition of having the funding for their community center taken away.  He related that their community center was torn down in 2008 and that they have worked hard on getting a new center for their community.

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Ms. Angela Kahan, Secretary of the Yalaha Community Club, addressed the Board in regards to Tab 4 stating that the community center project had been ongoing since 2005 and that the project could have already been built if they had received the funding.

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Mr. Elliott Jones, a citizen of Yalaha, expressed concern about Tab 4 stating that their community needed a community center since their old one was torn down and because the children had no where to go.  He opined that those funds should be spent in Yalaha.

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Mr. Tyrell Kahan, a resident of Yalaha, addressed the Board in regards to Tab 4 explaining that the Community Development Block Grant regulations required that a substantial amendment must be advertised in the local newspaper and the public should be given a 30 day notice for public comment.  He noted that although they may have missed the ad, they should have been directly notified that the funds were being reprogrammed for another project.  He added that they had been in constant contact with County staff over the past few months so there had been ample time to be notified of that change.

 

APPROVED

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

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.

  1. Final Order from the Department of Community Affairs approving a land development regulation adopted by Lake County within the Green Swamp Area of Critical State Concern by Lake County Ordinance No. 2011-48.
  2. Copy of joint Resolution No. 2011-17 from the City of Mount Dora and the BCC to promote the creation of primary sector jobs and career opportunities for the residents of Lake County through joint planning and infrastructure development for certain property designated on the City’s Comprehensive Plan as “Employment Center” and designated as “Regional Office” on Lake County’s 2030 Comp Plan.
  3. Letter reporting that the Board of Supervisors of the Deer Island Community Development District will hold their meetings for Fiscal Year 2012 on the third Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at the Clubhouse, 18000 Eagles Way, Deer Island on November 14, 2011, February 20, 2012, May 14, 2012, and August 20, 2012.
  4. Annual meeting schedule for the Founders Ridge Community Development District for Fiscal Year 2012, in accordance with Chapter 189.417, Florida Statutes.
  5. Annual meeting schedule for the Central Lake Community Development District for Fiscal Year 2012, in accordance with Chapter 189.417, Florida Statutes.
  6. Annual meeting schedule for the Pine Island Community Development District for Fiscal Year 2012, in accordance with Chapter 189.417, Florida Statutes.

APPROVED

Tab 3.  Request approval to give the County Manager authority to sign the Direct Pay to Choose Life, Inc. pursuant to Florida Statute 320.08058(29)(b), which requires all fund balances of Choose Life license plate revenues be forwarded to Choose Life, Inc. by October 1, 2011. The direct pay requires the County Manager's signature as the fund balance total exceeds $25,000.00. The fiscal impact is $78,695.76.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 5.  Request authorization to fill one (1) Program Associate position in the Community Services Department/Housing Division as a limited term position, duration up to thirty-six (36) months. The fiscal impact is $43,304.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 7.  It is recommended that the Board (1) declare the items on the attached list(s) surplus to County needs, (2) authorize the removal of all of the items on the attached lists from the County’s official fixed asset inventory system records, and (3) authorize the Procurement Services Director or designee to sign vehicle titles. (This is not an expenditure.)

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 8.  Award term and supply contracts for on-call appraisal services to All Real Estate Appraisal Company, Clayton, Roper & Marshall, Inc., Diversified Property Specialists, Inc., Pomeroy Appraisal Associates of Florida, Inc., Stricklen Appraisal Services, P.A. and Weigel-Veasey Appraisers, Inc. Fiscal Impact cannot be determined at this time.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 11.  Approve employment of Julie England, Extension Agent II, Jennifer Hodges, Extension Agent I, Megan Brew, Extension Agent I, and Juanita Popenoe, County Extension Service Director. BCC approval of all Extension Agents is required pursuant to Florida Statute, Section 1004.37(3). There is no fiscal impact.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 12.  Request approval to design a bird watching blind at P.E.A.R. Park. The estimated fiscal impact is $13,000.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 13.  Request authorization to fill one (1) vacant Park Attendant position in the Department of Public Resources, Parks & Trails Division. (The fiscal impact is $31,091.)

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 14.  Approval and execution of: (1) Resolution No. 2011-153 to accept Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) grant funding in the amount of $23,088, by the Lake County Board of County Commissioners; and (2) Authorization for the County Manager to sign future amendments/modifications that do not involve financial impact. No local match is required.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 15.  Approval and execution of: (1) Resolution No. 2011-154 to accept Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) grant funding in the amount of $517,705, by the Lake County Board of County Commissioners; and (2) Authorization for the County Manager to sign future amendments/modifications that do not involve financial impact. No local match is required.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 16.  Request approval for an ongoing remediation additional payment in the amount of $8,392.69 for the Future Response Costs incurred by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the Seven Out Tank Superfund Site located in Waycross, Georgia. The fiscal impact is $8,392.69.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 17.  Approve and sign an amended agreement with the Town of Howey in the Hills for the Construction of Lakeshore Blvd. The fiscal impact is $529,000.00: Road Impact Fee District 4.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 18.  Request authorization to accept and sign the final plat for Big Pine Island and all areas dedicated to the public as shown on the Big Pine Island plat. Big Pine Island consists of 20 lots and is located in Section 7, Township 18 South, Range 25 East. Commission District 5. There is no fiscal impact.

 

 

PRESENTATION

Presentation by Dr. Mojock, Lake-Sumter Community College, regarding the labor market study.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 4.  Request approval of the Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Action Plan reprogramming previously committed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the completion budget for the Southside Umatilla Water Project. The fiscal impact is $435,902 (Fully grant funded).

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 6.  Approve Check Request (Direct Pay) for Florida Association of Counties membership dues. Fiscal impact is $26,694.00.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 9.  It is recommended that the Lake County Board of County Commissioners approve the changes and to run advertisements to positions designated by Lake County for inclusion in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Senior Management Service Class. Fiscal impact is approximately $10,821.

 

 

POSTPONED

Tab 10.  Request that the Board approve and execute contract 11-0224 to Universal Engineering for provision of various quality assurance services under the County's "Go Green Get Green" rebate program. The fiscal impact is $60,250 (100% Grant funded).  The Board postponed this until the October 25, 2011 BCC meeting.

 

 

APPROVED

Addendum 1-IA.  Authorization by the Board of County Commissioners to approve funding in the amount of $51,800 for Lake County and Lake and Sumter Emergency Recovery, Inc. (LASER) for FY 2012.

 

 

PRESENTATION

Tab 19.  Laura Turner, Planner, representing FDOT will make a presentation on the SR 50 PD&E study (Groveland) in advance of the Public Hearing scheduled for November, 2011. There is no fiscal impact.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 20.  PUBLIC HEARING.  Adoption of Ordinance No. 2011-54 Creating Section 14-6 of the Lake County Code, Entitled Residency Restrictions for Persons Convicted of Certain Sex Offenses. 

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 21.  Approval of a Budget Change Request transferring funds from General Fund Reserves for Medicaid Hospital and Health Care Responsibility Act (HCRA) payments, which are totally funded by the General Fund. The fiscal impact is $715,110.00.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 22.  Approval to phase-out a portion of the commercial recycling program. The fiscal impact is approximately $160,000 savings.

 

 

APPROVED

Addendum 1-IIA.  Approval and authorization for Chairman to execute (1) a purchase agreement with Belgian Capital Fund, LLC, (2) an interlocal with the State of Florida Department of Health for funding, and (3) an interlocal with the Lake County Health Department for operation of the South Lake Health Clinic. Final execution of all agreements are contingent upon receiving an executed interlocal from the State Department of Health for funding and upon County Attorney approval of the final agreements.  The Fiscal Impact is approximately $995,085.

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

The County Manager reported that staff debuted the online permitting system to about 200 contractors last Wednesday, adding that it was very well received.

 

APPROVED

Commr. Hill stated that the Florida Statute provided that on the recommendation of the tax collector, the Board could adopt a resolution instructing the tax collector not to mail tax notices to a taxpayer if the amount was $30 or less.  She noted that the Tax Collector was recommending that the resolution state that the minimum tax bill would be five dollars since that would make them break even.  The Board directed the Property Appraiser and Tax Collector not to bill taxpayers if their taxes were less than five dollars and approved for Resolution No. 2011-155 to be written.

 

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Commr. Hill reported that she was attending the Central Florida Workforce meeting with the County Attorney on Friday.

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Commr. Parks stated that the Van Fleet Trail management plan review team met two weeks ago and reported that the director managing the Lake Louisa State Park was now in charge of the Lake Harris State Park as well as the state trail system through Lake and Sumter County.  He also mentioned that the Bay Lake Trail Head construction would start within the next couple of months.

 

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Commr. Parks asked if staff could research what other counties and municipalities were doing in regards to foreclosed and investor owned properties that were being neglected.  The County Attorney mentioned that he would be attending a meeting later that week to discuss the issue regarding commercial properties that were not being maintained, adding that he would report back to the Board after that meeting.

 

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Commr. Parks asked if they could receive information regarding anti-tethering laws.  The County Attorney stated that they had pulled ordinances from throughout the State and had given them to Animal Control to review.  He added that they should be able to bring something to the Board in a couple of weeks.

 

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Commr. Parks asked if they could receive information about what other counties and municipalities were doing to regulate internet cafés.  The County Attorney mentioned that they researched municipalities throughout the County and stated that they could bring that information back to the Board.

 

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Commr. Parks mentioned that he was pleased to learn that staff had implemented a total quality management process to continuously improve processes.

 

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Commr. Conner reported attending a mass transportation meeting last week in Orlando.

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Commr. Campione presented a resolution from the Orange County Commission that was adopted in August regarding sand and bluetail mole skinks and asked if the Board could adopt a similar resolution and to add that to the agenda next week.

 

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Commr. Campione explained that an online questionnaire was created to get feedback from the residents who attended the community redevelopment area (CRA) meeting in Sorrento and asked if the questionnaire could be uploaded to the County’s website.

 

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Commr. Campione asked if staff could recommend language for the Land Development Regulations to allow for hay fields across Lake County so that property owners would not have to change zoning from industrial.

 

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Commr. Campione noted that it would helpful to have a workshop to address road issues throughout the County.

 

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Commr. Cadwell stated that Lake County was sponsoring the Giving Toy Box project again this year.

 

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Commr. Cadwell mentioned that the State Legislature was now trying to take away the savings that the County had received from the Florida Retirement System contribution change and asked if the Board could prepare a resolution in opposition of that.