AWARDS

EMPLOYEE AWARDS

 

FIVE YEARS

Russell Boyd, Equipment Operator III

Public Works/Road Operations Division

 

Scott Burrows, Firefighter/EMT

Public Safety/Fire Rescue Division

 

Ullyseus Jones, Delivery Service Driver/Operator

Public Resources/Library Services Division

 

Sidney Martin, Stormwater Inspector I

Public Works/Environmental Services Division

 

Dennis Owsley, Equipment Operator III

Public Works/Road Operations Division

 

Jeffrey Shrock, Firefighter/EMT

Public Safety/Fire Rescue Division

 

TEN YEARS

Sharon Hogan, Stormwater Technician

Public Works/Environmental Services Division

 

Kathleen Pagán, Tourism Program Supervisor

Office of Economic Development & Tourism

 

FIFTEEN YEARS

Brenda Quattlebaum, Probation Specialist

Conservation & Compliance/Probation Services Division

 

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS

Steven Lee, Assistant Area Maintenance Supervisor

Public Works/Road Operations Division

 

RETIREMENT

Braxton Bisceglia, Fire Lieutenant/EMT

Public Safety/Fire Rescue Division

 

Charles Fedunak, Extension Agent IV

Public Resources/Agricultural Education Services Division

 

Dorothy Jackson, Emergency Management Associate

Public Safety/Emergency Management Division

 

Cheryl Thomas, Program Analyst

Economic Development and Tourism

 

 

AWARDS

BOARD/COMMITTEE CERTIFICATE PRESENTATIONS

 

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

James E. Fischer, for service from 2007-2012 (Not Present)

 

Library Advisory Board

Jane Sewell, for service from 2009-2012 (Not Present)

 

Parks, Recreation & Trails Advisory Board

Michael Perry, for service from 2001-2012 (Not Present)

 

 

 

Tab 1.  Request approval of the following Minutes:  April 24, 2012 (Regular Meeting) and May 8, 2012 (Regular Meeting) as presented.

 

 

 

CITIZEN QUESTION AND COMMENT PERIOD

 

No one present wished to address the Board.

 

 

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 a copy of the City of Clermont’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2011, in accordance with Section 163.387(8) Florida Statutes, and a copy of the City’s CRA Annual Report which summarizes that agency’s information.

 

3.      Request to acknowledge receipt of a copy of the Founders Ridge Community Development District’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2013, along with a cover letter dated May 9, 2012.  The District will schedule a public hearing not less than 60 days from the date of this letter for adoption of the same.

 

4.      Request to acknowledge receipt of a copy of the Country Greens Community Development District’s proposed operating budget for Fiscal Year 2013, along with a cover letter dated May 10, 2012.  The District’s public hearing is scheduled for June 25, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. at the Hampton Inn, 19700 US Highway 441, Mount Dora, Florida.

 

5.      Request to acknowledge receipt of a copy of an Application for Original Certificate for an Existing Wastewater System and initial rates and charges filed on May 18, 2012 for Harbor Waterworks, Inc., pursuant to Section 367.045, Florida Statutes, to operate a wastewater utility to provide service to territory in Lake County, Florida.

 

6.      Request to acknowledge receipt of a copy of the Fiscal Year 2012/2013 Proposed Budget approved by the Board of Supervisors of the Cascades at Groveland Community Development District and a cover letter stating that a public hearing to consider public comment and testimony on the Proposed Budget has been scheduled for August 15, 2012 at 2 p.m. at the Shea Homes Construction Office, located at 229 Bayou Bend Road, Groveland, Florida 34736.  Transmittal of the Proposed Budget is being made for purposes of disclosure and information, in accordance with the requirement set forth in Section 190.008(b), Florida Statutes.

 

7.      Request to acknowledge receipt of copies of Ordinances from the Town of Lady Lake as follows:
Ordinance No. 2012-01 amending Chapter 2 of the Town’s Code of Ordinances
Ordinance No. 2012-02 amending Chapter 1, Article III, of the Town’s Land Development Regulations (LDR)
Ordinance No. 2012-03 granting a special exception use for an auto salvage yard/motor vehicle towing and impoundment facility
Ordinance No. 2012-05 amending Chapter 3, Section 3-2, of the Town’s Code of Ordinances
Ordinance No. 2012-07 amending text in Chapter 5, Section 4 of the Town’s LDR’s
Ordinance No. 2012-08 amending the Chapter 2 of the Town’s LDR’s

 

8.      Request to acknowledge receipt of a copy of the Deer Island Community Development District’s proposed operating budget for Fiscal Year 2013, along with a cover letter dated May 18, 2012.  The District’s public hearing is scheduled for August 20, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at the Deer Island Clubhouse, 18000 Eagles Way, Deer Island, Florida.

 

9.      Request to acknowledge receipt of a copy of the Pine Island Community Development District’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2013, along with a cover letter dated May 18, 2012.  The District will schedule a public hearing not less than 60 days from the date of this letter for adoption of the same.

 

10.  Request to acknowledge receipt of a copy of Resolution 2012-04 identifying the Fiscal Year 2012/2013 meeting schedule for Cascades at Groveland Community Development District.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 3.  Request from Community Services to approve and execute the attached revision of County Policy LCC-80 to include small business firms within the County's current Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 4.  Request from Community Services for approval to advertise an amendment to the Ordinance regarding the membership of the Lake County Children's Services Council. Amending Chapter 2, Article IV, Division 8, Section 2-90.27 Lake County Code. There is no fiscal impact.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 5.  Request from Community Services for approval and authorization for the Chairman to sign the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) agreement with the West Leesburg Community Development Corporation, Community Redevelopment Agency for the Carver Heights/Montclair Area, and the City of Leesburg, in the amount not to exceed $75,000.00 (from CDBG fund) for improvements to Berry Park. The fiscal impact is $75,000.00 - 100% Grant Funded.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 6.  Request from Community Services for approval and signature of the Amended and Restated Agreement between Lake County, Florida and Florida's Vision Quest, Inc. for Annual Grant Funding in the amount of $10,000.00. The fiscal impact is $10,000.00 (County Portion).

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 8.  Request from Community Services for approval to award contracts in support of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP 3) to the four responding not-for-profit entities under Request for Proposals 11-0221, execute the attached three contracts, and authorize the chair to execute the remaining contract upon receipt. The fiscal impact is currently estimated at $1.3 million (expenditure, 100% grant funded).

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 9.  Request from Community Services for authorization to fill one (1) vacant Program Supervisor position in the Community Services Department/Housing Services Division. The fiscal impact is $52,197. (The position is funded 80% by Section 8, 10% by CDBG Admin, and 10% by NSP3.)

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 10.  Request from Conservation and Compliance for approval of Satisfaction & Release of Fine for Property Owner: William Murtaugh (Case# 2008090214) (Fiscal Impact is $ 1,000 – Revenue).

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 11.  Request from the County Manager for approval to award under Invitation to Bid (ITB) 12-0806 to the vendors noted in the background summary for provision of fire equipment and supplies on an as-required basis, and authorize the procurement office to execute all associated implementing documentation. The estimated annual fiscal impact is $250,000.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 12.  Request from the County Manager to approve the attached Budget Change Requests for transfer of accumulated excess funds in each of the MSBU special reserve accounts to contractual services in order to distribute these excess funds back to each Homeowner’s Association. Fiscal Impact is $6,000 per MSBU, total $18,000.00 (100% MSBU funded).

 

 

POSTPONED

Tab 13.  Request from Economic Development and Tourism for authorization to create, recruit and fill one (1) Sports Development Representative position within the Office of Economic Development and Tourism. The fiscal impact of the position is $42,233.  The Board postponed this agenda item until the July 10, 2012 BCC Meeting.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 14.  Request from Economic Development and Tourism for approval to advertise Ordinance amending Section 13-47 of the Lake County Code regarding the tourism development tax, removing the provision that established a grant program, and update for consistency with Section 125.0104, Florida Statutes.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 15.  Request from Economic Development and Tourism for approval and signature on the Agreement with South Lake Chamber of Commerce, Inc. and the Lake County Board of County Commissioners for annual funding to assist with the operation of the South Lake Business Opportunity Center. Approve Resolution No. 2012-63 for Unanticipated Revenue and appropriation of funds. Fiscal Impact is $3,500.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 16.  Request from Employee Services for approval to change the name of the Employee Services Department to the Human Resources Department.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 17.  Request from Employee Services for approval to award under RFP 12-0811 to Centra Care and to Life Scans Wellness Centers as described in the background summary for physical examinations and testing, and authorize the procurement office to execute all implementing paperwork. The estimated annual fiscal impact is $102,000.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 18.  Request from Employee Services for approval of the County's updated Section 125 Flexible Spending Account (Cafeteria Plan) document reducing the health reimbursement amount to $2,500 per changes in legislation, effective 10/01/2012. There is no fiscal impact.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 19.  Request from Growth Management for approval to advertise an ordinance amending quorum requirements for the Capital Facilities Advisory Committee (CFAC) to provide for a majority of the appointed members rather than a majority of the membership.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 20.  Request from Growth Management for approval of Responding Resolution No. 2012-64 to City of Lady Lake Resolution 2012-102 regarding the Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement (ISBA). Staff is also requesting the appointment of Commissioner Cadwell as liaison as this is his district.  There is no fiscal impact.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 21.  Request from Public Resources for authorization to purchase 80 replacement computers from Dell Computer Corporation. Fiscal impact is $41,932, using budgeted State Aid to Libraries operating grant funds.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 22.  Request from Public Resources for approval to award contract 12-0214 to Wal-Rose Inc. in the amount of $525,000 for the second phase of work associated with the construction of the East Lake Community Park, and approve the associated budget change request to support the award.  The fiscal impact for Phase Two (2) is $525,000.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 23.  Request from Public Resources for approval to award contract 12-0807 for clay for County ballfields to Stephens Grading Service, and authorize the Procurement Office to complete all associated contract documentation. (Expenditure-Annual Fiscal Impact $120,000.00 estimated)

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 24.  Request from Public Safety for approval by the Lake County Board of County Commissioners of Modification #1 to the FY2009 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) Agreement, extending the expiration date to July 31, 2012. There is no fiscal impact.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 25.  Presentation of information to the Board of County Commissioners from the Public Safety Department regarding purchase of technology for the Emergency Communications and Operations Center. There is no fiscal impact.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 26.  Request from Public Safety for approval by the Lake County Board of County Commissioners of Modification #1 to the FY09 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Funding Agreement; extending the expiration date of the Agreement to April 30, 2013. There is no fiscal impact.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 27.  Request from Public Safety for authorization to fill two (2) positions within the Public Safety Department, Emergency Management Division; one (1) vacant Disaster Assistance Specialist position and one (1) vacant Emergency Management Associate position. The total fiscal impact for both positions is $94,755. ($71,686 is grant-funded and $23,069 is funded by the General Fund.)

 

APPROVED

Tab 28.  Request from Public Safety to approve and execute the Structure Lease Agreement for the AT & T Tower and the Unanticipated Revenue Resolution No. 2012-65. Fiscal impact $1900.00 per month, $22,800.00 annually.

 

APPROVED

Tab 29.  Request from Public Works for approval and signature of Resolution No. 2012-66 designating the Holiday Haven Subdivision in Astor as a Golf Cart Community. There is no fiscal impact. Commission District 5.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 30.  Request from Public Works for approval of contract for Operation and Maintenance, and Phase II Design of the Fuel Remediation Facility, at the Lake County Solid Waste Facility with SHAW Environmental utilizing budgeted funds. The fiscal impact is $150,237.21. Commission District 3

 

APPROVED

Tab 31.  Request from Public Works for authorization to execute Resolution No. 2012-67 accepting the following road into the County Road Maintenance System: Hooks Street “Part” (County Road No. 1346) from a point 260’ east of Grand Highway to a point 37’ west of Sandhill View Boulevard as constructed as the Hooks Street Phase IV-B Extension Project No. 2011-06. Hooks Street is located in Commission District 2. There is no fiscal impact.

 

APPROVED

Tab 32.  Request from Public Works for authorization to execute a Second Temporary Easement Continuation Agreement, and execute a Second Amendment to Developer’s Agreement for Construction of Improvements between Lake County and Long Farms North, Inc. Park Hill Partial Replat and Tract B consists of 7 lots and is located in Section 28, Township 19 South, Range 25 East. Commission District 3. There is no fiscal impact.

 

APPROVED

Tab 33.  Request from Public Works for authorization to fill two (2) Road Maintenance Operator positions in Public Works/Road Operations Division. The total fiscal impact for these two positions is $64,500.

 

APPROVED

Tab 34.  Request from Public Works for authorization to fill one (1) vacant Right of Way Agent II position within the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. The fiscal impact is $53,224.

 

APPROVED

Tab 35.  Request from Public Works for approval and award of contract 12-0809 for the sixty (60) month lease of four (4) wheel loaders to Highland Tractor Company, Ocala, Florida at the estimated annual fiscal impact of $139,662.72.

 

APPROVED

Tab 36.  Request from Public Works for approval to advertise for CR 445 Widening and Resurfacing from Kismet Road C-9081 to Deer Road East C-9080A at an estimated cost of $192,000.00 from the Road Impact Fee Benefit District 1 - Infrastructure - Construction (Expense). Commission District 5. The fiscal impact is $192,000.00.

 

APPROVED

Tab 37.  Request from Public Works for approval to advertise for CR 565A Widening and Resurfacing from Green Valley Boulevard C-1528 to Lake Minneola Shores C-1733 (CR-561) project at an estimated cost of $640,000.00 from the Road Impact Fee Benefit District 6 - Infrastructure - Construction (Expense). Commission District 1. The fiscal impact is $640,000.00.

 

APPROVED

Tab 38.  Request from Public Works for approval of award of contract 12-0426, Right of Way Shoulder Rehabilitation to Merrell's Grade-All, St. Cloud, Florida, and authorize the Procurement Office to execute all implementing documentation. The fiscal impact is $360,485.00.

 

APPROVED

Tab 39.  Request from Public Works for approval and authorization for Chairman to execute a satisfaction and release of lien for the attached three (3) special assessments. Commission District 5. There is no fiscal impact.

 

APPROVED

Tab 40.  Request from Public Works for approval to award to Rush Truck Centers, Orlando, Florida for a Dry Freight Box Truck with a lift gate for Public Works, Solid Waste Division, Hazardous Waste daily operations. The fiscal impact is $83,584.00.

 

APPROVED

Tab 7.  Request from Community Services for approval to advertise Ordinance creating the Mt. Plymouth-Sorrento Community Redevelopment Advisory Committee. There is no fiscal impact.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 41.  Request from the County Attorney for approval to Advertise Ordinance Extending the Moratorium on Simulated Gambling Establishments for three hundred sixty-five (365) days to July 31, 2013.

 

APPROVED

Tab 42.  Request from the County Attorney for approval to cancel the Mortgage and release the Note executed by Terry L. Anderson, Jr., on July 5, 2007, and recorded at O.R. Book 3466, Pages 1924 through 1932, upon receipt of the $3,000 payment. Fiscal Impact: The original loan amount was $30,000; recovery will be $3,000.

 

PRESENTATION

Tab 43.  Receive presentation and update on activities by Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission. There is no fiscal impact.

 

PRESENTATION

Tab 44.  Presentation to the Lake County Board of County Commissioners by the Emergency Management Division Manager on 2012 Hurricane Preparedness. There is no fiscal impact.

 

PRESENTATION

Tab 45.  Public Resources Department to provide the BCC with a status report regarding the proposal by the Lake Agricultural and Youth Fair Association to relocate the Lake County Fairgrounds.  The Board requested that the current fairgrounds be appraised.

 

PRESENTATION

Tab 46.  Solid Waste Business Plan Update presentation and approval of de-franchising the commercial collection districts to allow for open market/free enterprise.  The Board approved discontinuing the exclusive franchised commercial collection districts.

 

PRESENTATION

Tab 47.  Presentation on the process utilized by the Department of Public Works and the County Attorney’s Office for right of way acquisition. The Board will be requested to approve the process that is currently being utilized to acquire right of way and also confirm authorization given to the County Manager in 2007 to make purchases and settlements under certain conditions. There is no fiscal impact.  The Board reaffirmed the 2007 BCC settlement authority and additional settlement practices.

 

APPROVED

Tab 48.  Reappoint members to the Women's Hall of Fame Selection Committee.  The Board reappointed Ms. Debbie Stivender (District 1), Mr. Rick Reed (District 2), Ms. Bernice Odums (District 3), Ms. Tracy Belton (District 4), and Ms. Jean Martin (District 5).

 

APPROVED

Tab 49.  Approval of Ms. Debbie Stivender as the Alternate Member to the Lake County Planning & Zoning Board to represent the Lake County School Board, to serve remainder of four-year term ending Jan. 31, 2015. 

 

APPROVED

Tab 50.  Appoint members to the Enterprise Zone Development Agency.  The Board appointed Ms. Nancy Muenzmay, Mr. Louis C. Ward, Mr. Robert A. Cronin, Ms. Kathryn S. McKeeby, Ms. Ginger Howard, Ms. Wynderlon O. Blue, Ms. Mary Marquard, Ms. Sue Cordova, Mr. Kent Adcock, and Ms. Emily Lee.

 

APPROVED

Tab 51.  Approval and execution of Resolution No. 2012-68 appointing members to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee to serve unexpired two-year terms ending Nov. 30, 2013.  The Board appoint Mr. Greg Beliveau as one resident who represents employers in Lake County and appointed Mr. John Jolliff as one resident who represents essential services personnel as defined in the Housing Assistance Plan.

 

APPROVED

Tab 52.  Approval of Resolution No. 2012-62 and Amended and Restated Loan Agreement; authorization for Chairman to sign these documents in connection with the loan.

 

 

APPROVED

Ms. Emogene W. Stegall, Supervisor of Elections, presented the new precinct changes that were made due to the County Redistricting that had taken place.  The Board approved the presented changes.

   

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

The County Manager requested the Board to approve for two vacant Fleet Operations, a Mechanic 1 position and a Mechanic/Welder/Fabricator position, to be filled.  The Board approved for the two positions to be filled.

 

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Commr. Parks reported that he had attended the Capital Facilities Advisory Committee (CFAC) last week.  He mentioned that CFAC would be meeting aggressively over the summer in order to create a recommendation for the BCC.  He added that CFAC wanted to ask some of the State’s legislators to come in at some point during the summer to answer questions.

 

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Commr. Parks thanked staff for opening the Cistern and Solar Panel Lighting Program project at the agricultural center.

 

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Commr. Parks reported that the Lake County Rowing Association planned to hold their first regatta in either late summer or early fall of this year.

 

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Commr. Parks requested that the County Manager stress the County’s progress with online permitting and rules and regulations during the next Economic Development Report scheduled in July.

 

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Commr. Parks reported that the County Commission had partnered with the other Constitutional Officers to collect donated food throughout the month of June for the Kids Against Hunger Program which donates food to children in need throughout the County. 

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 53.  Request approval of Proclamation No. 2012-61 proclaiming June 18th as "The War of 1812 Remembrance Day".

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 54.  Approval to complete and submit NACo 2012 Credentials (Voting) Form naming Lake County's Designated County Delegate and County Alternate authorized to pick up and cast the County's votes.  The Board appointed Commr. Cadwell as the Designated County Delegate and authorized the President of the State Association to pick up and cast the County’s votes.

 

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Commr. Campione reported attending a meeting at the request of Senator Andy Gardiner and Senator David Simmons regarding legislation that would establish a Central Florida regional transportation authority.  She mentioned that Senator Gardiner and Senator Simmons had offered to come to a BCC Meeting to present their ideas.  The Board came to a consensus to extend an invitation to Senator Gardiner and Senator Simmons to attend a future BCC Meeting and present their ideas regarding a regional transportation authority.

 

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Commr. Campione reported that the Lake County Water Authority was able to find a contractor that would go in and remove stumps from the Dora Canal which were a problem during periods of low water levels.  She mentioned that it had been requested for the cities to be involved as well.  She asked the Board to approve contributing $5,000 towards the contractor’s fees, noting that the Water Authority would also contribute $5,000 and then Eustis, Mount Dora, and Tavares would split the remaining $5,000 of the $15,000 project.  The Board agreed to contribute $5,000 to the stump removal project.

 

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Commr. Campione asked Mr. Jim Stivender, Public Works Director, to look into what it would cost to put in a U-turn median on Hancock Road as an alternative to a traffic signal.  Mr. Stivender replied that the U-turn median had not been part of the original list of approved alternatives but he would provide a cost estimate when the issue was brought back before the Board in August.