VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION

 

The Board recognized volunteers with over 150 hours of service during 2011.

 

 

CITIZEN QUESTION AND COMMENT PERIOD

 

Mr. Scott Taylor, a resident of Sorrento, addressed the Board regarding his concern about the debt associated with the land acquisition program.  He suggested that the Board consider adjusting the mill rate to cover the debt so general fund money would not have to be used adding that he would like to see the program pay for itself.

 

APPROVED

Tab 1.  Request approval of the following Minutes:  December 20, 2011 (Regular Meeting) as presented.

 

APPROVED

Tab 2.  Clerk of Court’s Consent Agenda: 

 

1.      Request to acknowledge receipt of the list of warrants paid prior to this meeting, pursuant to Chapter 136.06 (1) 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.      Request to acknowledge receipt of the St. Johns River Water Management District’s Governing Board 2012 meeting schedule, as required by Florida Statute 189.417, to be held at 4049 Reid Street (Hwy 100 West), Palatka.

 

3.      Request to acknowledge receipt of a copy of the North Lake County Hospital District’s September 30, 2011 audit and Annual Financial Report.

 

4.      Request to acknowledge receipt of Ordinances from the Town of Lady Lake as follows: 

 

Ordinance No. 2011-28 providing for changes to the Planned Commercial CP Zoning Classification and amending terms in the memorandum of agreement (MOA) for certain property located on CR 466 approximately 1,000 feet east of the Sumter County line.

 

Ordinance No. 2011-29 amending Chapter 10.5 regarding police officers’ retirement trust fund.

 

Ordinance No. 2011-30 pertaining to comprehensive planning, amending the Town’s Ordinance No. 81-8-(83), providing for a small scale future land use map amendment.

 

Ordinance No. 2011-31 redesignating zoning classification for certain property located on the northeast corner of Hwy 441 and Hartsock Sawmill Road from manufactured home high density (MH-0) to Heavy Commercial (HC).

 

Ordinance No. 2011-32 establishing an economic development advisory committee.

 

5.      Request to acknowledge receipt of the Clerk of Courts Semiannual Investment Report for December 31, 2011.

 

6.      Request to acknowledge receipt of the notification of publication of annexation for applicant, Boykin Brother FL, LLC, pursuant to Section 171.044, Florida Statute, including a copy of the ad and map which will be published in the Daily Commercial on February 20 and 27, 2012.

 

7.      Request to acknowledge receipt of the notice before the Florida Public Service Commission – In re: Joint Petition for approval to amend territorial agreement in Lake and Orange Counties by Progress Energy Florida, Inc. and the City of Mount Dora; Docket No. 110263-EU, Order No. PSC-12-0046-CO-EU, Issued: January 31, 2012.

 

8.      Request to acknowledge receipt of the notice before the Florida Public Service Commission – Notice of Hearing to all parties of record and all other interested persons, issued January 25, 2012, for the following:

 

Docket No. 100437-EI – Examination of the outage and replacement fuel/power costs associated with the CR3 steam generator replacement project, by Progress Energy Florida, Inc.

Docket No. 100461-EI – Petition for approval of nuclear decommissioning cost study, by Progress Energy Florida, Inc.

Docket No. 120001-EI – Fuel and purchased power cost recovery clause with generating performance incentive factor.

Docket No. 120007-EI – Environmental cost recovery clause.

Docket No. 120009-EI – Nuclear cost recovery clause.

Docket No. 120022-EI – Petition for limited proceeding to approve stipulation and settlement agreement by Progress Energy Florida, Inc.

Notice is hereby given that the Florida Public Service Commission will hold a hearing regarding Docket No. 120022-EI at the following time and place:

Monday, February 20, 2012, at 1:00 p.m. or immediately following the conclusion of the hearing in Docket No. 110309-EI, whichever is later; Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida.

 

9.      Request to acknowledge receipt of the notice before the Florida Public Service Commission – In re: Application for certificates to provide water and wastewater service in Lake County by MFL Utility Systems, L.L.C.; Docket No. 110023-WS, Order No. PSC-12-0032-CO-WS, Issued: January 20, 2012.

 

10.  Request to acknowledge receipt of the notice before the Florida Public Service Commission – In re: Application for certificates to provide water and wastewater service in Lake County by MFL Utility Systems, L.L.C.; Docket No. 110023-WS, Order No. PSC-11-0586A-PAA-WS, Issued: January 19, 2012.  The Order is hereby amended to reflect the correct order number, PSC-11-0586-PAA-WS, on the header for Schedule Nos. 1-3.

 

11.  Request to acknowledge receipt of the notice before the Florida Public Service Commission – In re: Application for certificates to provide water and wastewater service in Lake County by COL Utility Systems, L.L.C.; Docket No. 110021-WS, Order No. PSC-12-0027-CO-WS, Issued: January 17, 2012.

 

12.  Request approval to waive non-sufficient funds check fee of $125.00 for Mr. Lee Rhode who paid the County $7,551.70 to pay off a Florida Housing Opportunity Program (FHOP) loan that had been granted to him.  Due to a bank error, the check was dishonored.  Mr. Rhode replaced the dishonored check and paid half of the $250 non-sufficient funds charge that is required.  The payment of the additional $125.00 presents a hardship to Mr. Rhode and he has requested the remaining balance be waived.  This charge is pursuant to Section 125.0105, Florida Statutes, which gives the Board the ability to charge up to 5% of the face amount of a dishonored check as a service charge.  Lake County Procedure LC 33 limits the charge to a maximum of $250.

 

APPROVED

Tab 3.  Request from Community Services for approval to seek and apply for grants, in-kind donations and/or incentives up to and including $10,000.00 to support programming and events and to allow the County Manager to sign documents associated with those requirements. Fiscal impact is dependent upon receipt of grants and donations.

 

APPROVED

Tab 4.  Request from Community Services for approval and signature on the Section 3 Resolution No. 2012-13 and Plan for the Lake County Housing Division, The Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Implementation Plan for the Lake County Housing Division, and the 2010-2015 Environmental Assessment for County-Wide Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Grants. There is no fiscal impact.

 

APPROVED

Tab 5.  Request from the County Manager to approve and execute continuing contracts for landscape architecture to Cribb Philbeck Weaver Group, Green Consulting Group, Inc., HHI Design and Native Florida Consulting, Inc., in conjunction with the County’s needs. Fiscal Impact cannot be determined at this time.

 

APPROVED

Tab 6.  Request from the County Manager to (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.

 

APPROVED

Tab 7.  Request from the County Manager for authorization to fill one (1) vacant Parts & Supply Technician position within the Fleet Management Division. Fiscal impact is $33,976.

 

APPROVED

Tab 8.  Request from Economic Development and Tourism for approval and signature on the Agreement with University of Central Florida for Small Business Development Center services and the Lake County Board of County Commissioners. Fiscal Impact is $115,000.

 

APPROVED

Tab 9.  Request from Facilities Development and Management to approve a GMP of $82,421.00 and a contingency of $8,797.00 for the project entitled “Lake County Clermont Firestation #112 – Attic Mold Abatement and HVAC Improvements”, and authorize County staff to complete all associated implementing documents. The fiscal impact is $ 91,218.00.

 

APPROVED

Tab 10.  Request from Facilities Development and Management to approve a GMP of $82,421.00 and a contingency of $8,797.00 for the project entitled “Lake County Astor Firestation #10 - Attic Mold Abatement and HVAC Improvements”, and authorize County staff to complete all associated implementing documents. Requesting the Board also approve the attached Budget Change Form. The fiscal impact is $ 91,218.00.

 

APPROVED

Tab 11.  Request from Public Resources to approve award of contract 12-0401, On-Call Plumbing Repair and Maintenance for Lake County Parks to Ross Plumbing. The fiscal impact is $45,000.

 

APPROVED

Tab 12.  Request from Public Resources to approve award of contract 12-0406, On-Call Electric Repair and Maintenance for Lake County Parks, to four (4) in-county vendors. The fiscal impact is $55,000.

 

APPROVED

Tab 13.  Request from Public Resources for authorization to fill one (1) vacant Extension Agent I (4-H) position within the Public Resources Department, Agricultural Education Services Division. The fiscal impact is $46,774.

 

APPROVED

Tab 14.  Request from Public Safety to accept a grant award from the United States Fire Administration Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and the revenue Resolution No. 2012-14 for the purchase of lifesaving, rapid intervention equipment for firefighter use in rescue efforts. The 20% matching local funds will be transferred and established in the FY2011-12 Fire Rescue budget. Fiscal impact is $86,000 (County portion: $17,200; Grant funding: $68,800).

 

APPROVED

Tab 15.  Request from Public Resources for approval of (1) FY11 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) Funding Agreement in the amount of $20,000; and (2) Resolution No. 2012-15. This Agreement provides revenue to the Emergency Management Division. No local match is required.

 

APPROVED

Tab 16.  Request from Public Works for approval and signature of Resolution No. 2012-16 to Advertise Public Hearing to vacate a portion of a Perpetual Grading Easement along the South side of Hammock Ridge Road in the Clermont area. No fiscal impact. Commission District 2.

 

APPROVED

Tab 17.  Request from Public Works for approval of the Interlocal Agreement between Lake County and The Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization for Management of the Lake County 2012 Annual Traffic Count Program. There is no fiscal impact.

 

APPROVED

Tab 18.  Request from Public Works for authorization to accept the final plat for Bella Collina Replat No. 1 and all areas dedicated to the public as shown on the Bella Collina Replat No. 1 plat. Bella Collina Replat No. 1 consists of 1 lot and is located in Section 13, Township 22 South, Range 26 East. Commission District 2. There is no fiscal impact.

 

APPROVED

Tab 19.  Request from Public Works for approval to execute an Interlocal Agreement Between Lake County and the Town of Montverde for Streetscape on CR 455. Fiscal Impact is estimated at $24,020.00 and will be expended from Renewal Sales Tax Capital projects – Public Works – Infrastructure/Construction. Commission District #2.

 

APPROVED

Tab 20.  Request from Public Works for approval of Third Addendum to Interlocal agreement with the Town of Howey-in-the-Hills for the Lakeshore Blvd. and E. Revels Road Project. FISCAL IMPACT: $2,610.00.

 

APPROVED

Tab 21.  Request from Public Works for authorization to fill four (4) positions within Public Works/Road Operations Division: one Equipment Operator III position, and three (3) Equipment Operator I positions. The total fiscal impact for these four (4) positions is $148,645.

 

APPROVED

Tab 22.  Request from Public Works to approve and award contract 11-0220 to Built-Rite Construction of Central Florida in the amount of $1,121,040 with a contingency value of $37,109 for installation of a new potable water system in support of various County residents living in the Umatilla area. The fiscal impact is $1,158,149, which is 100% CDBG grant funded.

 

APPROVED

Tab 31.  Approval of Amendment No. 1 for additional design work for the N. Hancock Road realignment project. Fiscal impact: $80,052.03.

APPROVED

Tab 23.  Request from the County Attorney for approval of Resolution No. 2012-17 regarding issuance of bonds by the Florida Development Finance Corporation to finance the Montverde Academy, Inc. Project.

 

PRESENTATION

Tab 26.  Presentation regarding the completed Lake County Wildflower Survey by survey consultant, Kim Zarillo, President, Scientific Environmental Applications, Inc. (S.E.A) and staff is requesting approval to submit a response to the Florida Wildflower Foundation’s Request for Information in order to encourage the Foundation to establish a Nature Center in Lake County. Responses to the RFI are due March 31, 2012. There is no fiscal impact.  The Board expressed support in moving forward with the RFI.

PRESENTATION

Tab 24.  Presentation on Community Redevelopment Areas (CRAs).  The Board decided to hold another community meeting and then they would schedule a public hearing to discuss the Finding of Necessity.

 

APPROVED

Tab 25.  Request that the Board approve a GMP of $6,603,995 to PPI Construction Management for the construction of Emergency Communication and Operations Center project, approve the amended project budget as shown in this presentation, approve the unanticipated revenue Resolution No. 2012-19 and Resolution No. 2012-21, approve the Federally Funded Subgrant Agreement, approve Modification #6, and authorize the Chairman to sign all associated construction and grant implementing documents. Fiscal impact is funded by several accounts described under account number.  The Board also requested that PPI Construction Management approach all of the Lake County bidders to give them the opportunity to match the low bids and to make sure that the contracts are amended to comply with the eVerify requirements.

 

APPROVED

Tab 27.  PUBLIC HEARING.  Adoption of Ordinance No. 2012-12 Extending the Moratorium on the Issuance of New Business Tax Receipts for Pain Management Clinics, amending Article VII, Chapter 14, Lake County Code.

 

APPROVED

Tab 28.  PUBLIC HEARING.  Adoption of Ordinance No. 2012-13 changing the name of the Zoning Board to the Planning & Zoning Board.

APPROVED

Tab 29.  PUBLIC HEARING.  Public Hearing on Vacation Petition No. 1173 to vacate tracts and right of way from the plat of Monte Vista Park Farms in PB 2, PG 27, City of Clermont area and approval and execution of Resolution No. 2012-18. No fiscal impact. Commission District 2.

 

POSTPONED

Tab 30.  PUBLIC HEARING.  Public Hearing on Vacation Petition No. 1171 to vacate right of way and easement (19-19-27) in the Eustis Area and approval and execution of Resolution. Commission District 4. No fiscal impact.  This item was postponed until the March 13, 2012 BCC meeting.

 

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS: REZONING

 

 

REZONING CONSENT AGENDA

 

APPROVED

Tab 1.  Ordinance No. 2012-14

CUP #12/2/1-5

Margaret McElroy

Toby Young Contracting, LLC

McElroy Kennel

Request to amend Ordinance #1995-31 granting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) in the Agriculture (A) Zoning District for a kennel to remove 10 acres of a 23 acre parcel.

 

APPOINTMENT

Tab 32.  Appointment of individual to vacant position on the Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) to serve a two-year term ending 12/31/2013.  The Board appointed Ms. Jamie Hanja to represent District 5.

 

APPOINTMENT

Tab 33.  Appointment of Steve Koontz as the Board's representative on the Auditor Selection Committee.

 

APPOINTMENT

Tab 34.  Appointment of representatives from the Cities of Fruitland Park, Lady Lake, and Howey-in-the-Hills to the Library Advisory Board.  The Board reappointed Ms. Cynthia Burch and Mr. Michael J. Sweeney as representatives of Fruitland Park; Mr. William Stokes and Mr. James Page as representatives of Lady Lake; and Ms. Paula Bean as a representative of Howey-in-the-Hills, for four-year terms ending 2/28/2016.

 

APPROVED

Addendum No. 1-IA.  Board discussion regarding suspension of school impact fees.  The Board approved to advertise ordinances to suspend school impact fees for 12 months, to change the membership of the Capital Facilities Advisory Committee from a School Board appointee to an elected School Board member and to allow an alternate, and to allow an alternate School Board member on the Planning and Zoning Board.

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

The County Manager reported that the Florida Association of Counties sent out an alert stating that the Senate had passed a measure for a cost shift with Medicaid, which would result in an additional $4.2 million expense for the County if it passed.  He noted that it was going to the House soon and he encouraged them to contact the legislators in opposition of that.

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Commr. Parks requested putting together a resolution in honor of the City of Groveland’s 90th birthday.

 

APPOINTMENT

The Board appointed Ms. Barbara Lehman to serve on the Workforce Central Florida’s Audit Committee.

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Commr. Campione mentioned that she went to a forum recently at the Cutrale plant in Leesburg where the CEO of Cutrale and other manufacturers discussed their issues of filling their workforce needs.  She added that they were in the process of working with Lake Tech to tailor programs to fit their needs.