ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN Commr. Campione was elected Chairman and Commr. Hill was elected Vice-Chairman.
AWARDS	EMPLOYEE AWARDS FIVE YEARS Christopher Braddy, Equipment Operator III Public Works/Road Operations Division/Special Projects Patricia Cotoia, Office Associate V Public Works/Solid Waste Division Michael Crispino, Firefighter/Paramedic (not present) Public Safety/Fire Rescue Division Aidan Holmes, Data Technician Public Safety/Fire Rescue Division Amy Munday, Office Associate III County Manager/Procurement Services Division Jeannine Nelson, Employee Services Specialist Employee Services Department Ole Olsen, Energy Maintenance Technician Facilities Development & Management/Maintenance Division/Energy Management John O’Malley, Trades Crew Leader Public Resources/Parks & Trails Division Wendy Poag, Naturalist/Land Steward (not present) Public Resources/Parks & Trails Division Gallus Quigley, Planner Public Resources/Parks & Trails Division Christina St. John, Parts & Supply Technician (not present) County Manager/Fleet Management Division TEN YEARS Shelly Clarke, Firefighter/EMT (not present) Public Safety/Fire Rescue Division Kraig Gilligan, Fire Lieutenant/EMT Public Safety/Fire Rescue Division Vicki Kochevar, Field Inspector Public Works/Solid Waste Division Ross Pinkerton, Firefighter/Paramedic (not present) Public Safety/Fire Rescue Division
	BOARD/COMMITTEE CERTIFICATES Lake County Library Advisory Board Tom Eppich, for service from 2010-2011 Peggy Ernest, for service from 2010-2011 (not present)
APPROVED	Tab 1. Request approval of the following Minutes: September 27, 2011 (Regular Meeting) and November 1, 2011 (Regular Meeting) as presented.
	CITIZEN QUESTION AND COMMENT PERIOD Ms. Alice Davis, a member of the Humane Society of Lake County, addressed the Board in regards to the tethering ordinance and explained that the letter sent by the Humane Society of Lake County to the Board was sent without the knowledge of the majority of the members. She added that it was only the opinion of some of the members and she along with other members were opposed to the ordinance and wanted anti-tethering all together. ***** Mr. Travis Whigham, a member of the Forest Hills Association, handed out information about a company called Assembled in America and informed the Board that he was trying to help get this company started. He stated that this company could help reduce the welfare and unemployment rates because it could put hundreds or even thousands of people to work assembling products in their own homes. ***** Mr. Jon Pospisil, a resident of Goldenrod, expressed his concern about the issue of letting hydrilla grow over large parts of Lake Apopka and how that could cause long term damage to the lake. He added that it was a very important issue considering the amount of funds that had been expended for the restoration of that lake. ***** Ms. Nancy McDavid, a resident of Clermont, addressed the Board in regards to the tethering ordinance and handed out a proposed ordinance for Pasco County. She urged the Board to review the ordinance and consider changing Lake County’s current ordinance to protect animals and the citizens of Lake County. ***** Ms. Laurie Lee, an Attorney representing Allied Veterans of the World, addressed the Board in regards to internet cafés. She handed out information about internet cafés and clarified that there was a difference between “adult arcades,” where people pay to play games, as opposed to those that offered a product or service.
APPROVED	Tab 2. Clerk of Court’s Consent Agenda, request to acknowledge receipt: 1. Request to acknowledge receipt of the 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. Request to acknowledge receipt of the following audit reports: BCC 2011-02 Interim Report 2 – Judicial Center Expansion BCC 2011-04 Follow Up to BCC 2009-02 IT Active Directory BCC 2011-10 Follow Up to BCC 2008-03 Board Payroll BCC 2011-14 Fixed Asset Verifications 3. Request to acknowledge receipt of a copy of the notice of publication for ordinances relating to several upcoming property annexations by the City of Umatilla, in accordance with Section 171.044, paragraph (6), Florida Statutes.  The proposed ordinances will be considered at the following public meetings:  Planning & Zoning Board Meeting on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.; Umatilla Land Planning Agency meeting on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.; Umatilla City Council meeting on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.; and Umatilla City Council meeting on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. 4. Request to acknowledge receipt of a copy of the notice of publication for ordinances relating to several upcoming property annexations by the City of Umatilla, in accordance with Section 171.044, paragraph (6), Florida Statutes.  The proposed ordinances will be considered at the following public meetings:  Planning & Zoning Board Meeting on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.; Umatilla Land Planning Agency meeting on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.; Umatilla City Council meeting on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.; and Umatilla City Council meeting on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. 5. Request to acknowledge receipt of the annexation report for properties that are proposed to be annexed into the City of Fruitland Park, along with copy of Resolution 2011-021 from the City Commission of Fruitland Park transmitting an annexation report for the proposed annexation area to the Board of County Commissioners pursuant to Section 171.042, Florida Statutes, as well as a transmittal letter of same stating that the City will take these properties up for consideration for first reading at its December 8, 2011 meeting, with the final public hearing on January 12, 2012. 6. Request to acknowledge receipt of the Notice of Application For Transfer of Raintree Utilities’ Raintree Harbor Water System to Raintree Harbor Utilities LLC dated November 3, 2011, pursuant to Section 367.071, Florida Statutes. 7. Request to acknowledge receipt of the Annual Report for the Florida Forest Service’s Cooperative Forestry Assistance Program and Fire Management Program for Fiscal Year of July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011. 8. Request to acknowledge receipt of the 2010 Annual Report and Five Year Plan from the Lake County Water Authority, prepared in accordance with Chapter 2005-314, Laws of Florida, along with a cover letter dated November 18.
APPROVED	Tab 3. Request from Community Services for approval and authorization for the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to sign the Agreement between Lake County and We Care of Lake County, Inc. for operation of the Lake County We Care program effective 10/1/11 through 9/30/12. The fiscal impact is $75,000.00.
APPROVED	Tab 4. Request from Community Services for approval of the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). There is no fiscal impact.
APPROVED	Tab 5. Request from Community Services for authorization to create and fill one (1) part-time/20 hours per week Program Associate position in the Community Services Department/Housing Division as a limited term position, duration up to twenty-four (24) months based on operational need. The fiscal impact is $19,323.
APPROVED	Tab 6. Request from Community Services for approval to submit the Section 5311 grant application to the FDOT for funding of the Transportation Disadvantaged Program for the 2012-2013 Fiscal Year and approval of the supporting Resolution No. 2011-168, and the acceptance and implementation of the grant award. The fiscal impact is $978,034.00 (County Portion: $489,017.00/Grant Funded: $489,017.00).
APPROVED	Tab 7. Request from Community Services for approval to apply to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) under the Section 5310 Capital Grant Program to purchase paratransit vehicles for use under the Transportation Disadvantaged program (Lake County Connection for Fiscal Year 2012-2013). Approval of the supporting Resolution No. 2011-171, acceptance and implementation of the grant award, and the procurement of the vehicles under the State’s bid list through the Transit Research Inspection Procurement Services Program (TRIP). The fiscal impact is $580,041.00 (County Portion: $58,004.10/Grant Funding: $522,036.90).
APPROVED	Tab 8. Request from Conservation and Compliance for authorization to fill one (1) vacant Animal Shelter Technician I position within the Conservation and Compliance/Animal Services Division. Fiscal impact is $33,142.
APPROVED	Tab 9. Request from Conservation and Compliance for authorization to fill one (1) vacant Animal Control Officer position within the Conservation and Compliance/Animal Services Division. Fiscal impact is $35,549.
APPROVED	Tab 10. Request from the County Manager to approve Direct Pay (Check Request) from State Attorney's Office for Early Intervention Case Resolution Program. Fiscal impact - $87,840.00.
APPROVED	Tab 11. Request from Employee Services for approval to advertise ordinance amending Chapters 2, 9, 14, 16 and 21 of the Lake County Code to change references to specific obsolete job titles and replace with “County Manager, or designee” and update department/division names to reflect current organizational structure. There is no fiscal impact.
PULLED	Tab 12. Request from Growth Management for approval to accept sponsorships for the first Central Florida Landscaping and Garden Fair to be held on February 11 & 12, 2012 at Ferran Park in Eustis, FL. There is no fiscal impact. This tab was pulled and will be discussed at a later date.
APPROVED	Tab 13. Request from Growth Management for approval and execution of release of fine; unlicensed contractor, citation paid. The fiscal impact will be a $500.00 revenue increase due to payment of unlicensed contractor citation.
APPROVED	Tab 14. Request from Public Resources for approval and signature of Second Amendment to Interlocal Agreement between Lake County and The City of Tavares, Florida Relating to Contribution of Funds for Construction of Woodlea Sports Complex. There is no fiscal impact.
APPROVED	Tab 15. Request from Public Resources for authorization to fill one (1) part-time/15 hours per week Laborer position in the Public Resources Department/Fairgrounds. (The fiscal impact is $7,720.)
APPROVED	Tab 16. Request from Public Safety's Communications Technologies Division for approval to enter into an agreement with Rave Wireless, Inc., to provide Enhanced 911 Automatic Location Information (ALI) Database services through Smart911 pursuant to the approved E911 State Grant Program authorizing the chairman to sign the agreement and Resolution No. 2011-172 authorizing the appropriation and expenditure of unanticipated revenue. Fiscal Impact $63,000.00 over 3 year term.
APPROVED	Tab 17. Request from Public Safety for approval on the second amendment to this Interlocal Agreement between Lake County and the City of Tavares regarding Fire Inspections of County owned buildings within the city limits of Tavares. The inspections will be conducted at Lake County's request. There is no fiscal impact.
APPROVED	Tab 18. Request from Public Safety's Communications Technologies Division for approval to enter into an agreement with CenturyLink to provide Nice Recorder System and the Viper 4.1 System pursuant to the approved E911 State Grant Program authorizing the chairman to sign the agreement and Resolution No. 2011-173 authorizing the appropriation and expenditure of unanticipated revenue. The fiscal impact is $261,659.
APPROVED	Tab 19. Request from Public Works for authorization to accept the final plat for Sullivan Ranch Partial Replat and all areas dedicated to the public as shown on the Sullivan Ranch Partial Replat plat. Sullivan Ranch Partial Replat consists of 73 lots and is located in Section 34, Township 19 South, Range 27 East. Commission District 4. There is no fiscal impact.
APPROVED	Tab 20. Request from Public Works for authorization to accept the final plat for Sunset Landing Phase II Partial Replat of Lots 5 and 6 and all areas dedicated to the public as shown on the Sunset Landing Phase II Partial Replat of Lots 5 and 6 plat. Sunset Landing Phase II Partial Replat of Lots 5 and 6 consists of 2 lots and is located in Section 21, Township 21 South, Range 24 East. Commission District 1. There is no fiscal impact.
APPROVED	Tab 21. Request from Public Works to approve an award in the amount of $136,574.00 to Mariani Asphalt for the purchase of liquid asphalt, RC 250 type, cutback asphalt and Emulsion Prime-Rapid set in conjunction with the County's needs, and authorize County staff to complete all implementation documents.
APPROVED	Tab 22. Request from Public Works for approval and signature on the attached interlocal agreement between the City of Eustis and Lake County to utilize Lake County's contracted debris hauling company(s) and monitoring consultant to collect and dispose of eligible disaster debris from the public streets and rights-of-way of the Municipality. Fiscal impact is uncertain at this time as it depends on the severity of the disaster; however, only debris eligible for reimbursement from Federal and State agencies will be collected. The Municipality will be responsible for their proportionate cost share which is anticipated to result in no eventual fiscal impact to the County.
APPROVED	Tab 23. Request from Public Works for authorization to execute County Incentive Grant Program Agreement Supplemental Amendment Number 1 with the Florida Department of Transportation for Hooks Street Extension Phase IV-B. There is no fiscal impact. Commission District 2.
APPROVED	Tab 24. Request from Public Works for approval of Resolution No. 2011-174 adopting Fee Schedules for FY 2011-12 for services provided by the Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division.
APPROVED	Tab 25. Request from the County Attorney for approval and execution of Settlement Agreement between Lake County and Robert P. Welch – Total Fiscal Impact is $1,000.00.
APPROVED	Tab 26. Request from the County Attorney for approval of and authorization for the Chairman to execute Interlocal Agreement between Lake County and the Office of the State Attorney for the Fifth Judicial Circuit for FY 2011-12 State Attorney Technology Support Reimbursement. The Fiscal Impact is $267,000.
APPROVED	Tab 27. Request from the County Attorney for approval of Amendment to Lease Agreement with Farner and Barley Partnership for Clerk's office space Fiscal Impact: $27,000.
APPROVED	Tab 28. Request from the County Attorney for approval of Option Agreement with Rachel Waters for property known as the Lake Dalhousie Boat Ramp and authorize Chairman to execute necessary closing documents.  Closing is contingent upon resolution of pending title issues and award of the Sport Fish Restoration grant; or in the alternative, should the grant not be approved or the title issues be unresolved, or the seller deny any required extensions to resolve the title issues, then authorize the County Manager authority to terminate the Option Agreement.  There is no fiscal impact.
CONSENSUS	Tab 29. Approval to Advertise an Ordinance Relating to the Tethering of Animals and presentation of alternatives. The Board reached a consensus to continue enforcing the existing Code and to update the proposed ordinance with more specific language.
CONSENSUS	Tab 30. Presentation by Lake County Fair Association regarding future fairgrounds location and facilities. There is no fiscal impact. The Board reached a consensus to move to the next step of reviewing the details and the different funding sources available as well as to research similar county fairgrounds to see what their projected revenues were.
APPROVED	Tab 31. Receive update regarding the status of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) activities. Staff recommends re-launching the Go Green Get Green program with cost savings realized in other EECBG activities. Staff recommends utilizing a modified performance contracting model to complete energy efficiency upgrades to county facilities. Staff recommends realignment of the EECBG fund budget as shown on the SF-424A and as approved by the U.S. Department of Energy. Approve the re-launch of Go Green Get Green. Approve the modified performance contracting model for energy efficiency upgrades to county facilities. Approve the budget change request. No fiscal impact.
APPOINTMENT	Tab 32. Appointment of an individual to the Library Advisory Board to serve as an Alternate Member representing the Town of Howey-in-the-Hills; to serve remainder of unexpired term ending 2/28/2012 and a consecutive four-year term. The Board appointed Ms. Jane O’Conner to complete an unexpired term ending 2/28/2012 and a consecutive four-year term ending 2/28/2016.
APPOINTMENT	Tab 33. Appointment of individuals to upcoming vacant positions on the Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) to serve two-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2012. The Board appointed Mr. Mark Ennis as the District 1 member with a term ending 12/31/2013, Mr. Lewis Michael as the District 3 member with a term ending 12/31/2013, and Ms. Meredith Murdock Cheshire as the District 5 member with a term ending 12/31/2013.
APPOINTMENT	Tab 34. Appointment of individuals to upcoming vacant positions on the Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) to serve two-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2012. The Board appointed Mr. Stephen Ferrell as the District 1 member with a term ending 12/31/2013 and Mr. Andy Dubois as the District 3 member with a term ending 12/31/2013. The Board decided to postpone the appointment for the District 5 seat.
APPOINTMENT	Tab 35. Appointment of an individual to the Board of Adjustment to complete an unexpired four-year term ending Jan. 31, 2013. The Board appointed Mr. Craig Covington.
CONSENSUS	Tab 36. Discussion of regulatory options regarding Internet Cafés. The Board reached a consensus to place a temporary moratorium on internet cafés and to have the County Attorney bring back an ordinance.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION	The County Manager reminded the Board that next week’s meeting was a workshop at Camp Challenge at 9:00 a.m.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION	Commr. Parks reported that he attended a meeting last night in Minneola regarding an update on parks and recreation in South Lake since there had been concerns about the lack of facilities in that area. He also thanked staff for doing such a great job.
APPROVED	Tab 37. Approval and execution of Proclamation No. 2011-167 proclaiming January 16, 2012 as a day to celebrate the life and dreams of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION	Commr. Conner explained that the spokesman for No Casinos Florida would be in Orlando next Tuesday and since it conflicted with their meeting, he asked if they could make an agreement with the spokesman to come to a future meeting to discuss the concerns with casinos and the impacts they could have on the County.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION	Commr. Cadwell noted that the Giving Toy Box was held on Saturday and that it served 327 families that represented 998 children. He added that the remaining items were delivered to the Coalition for the Homeless.