The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, January 7, 1992, at 9:00 a.m., in the Board of County Commissioner's Meeting Room, Lake County Courthouse, Tavares, Florida. Commissioners present at the meeting were: Michael J. Bakich, Chairman; Richard Swartz; Don Bailey; Catherine Hanson; and C. W. "Chick" Gregg. Others present were: Annette Star Lustgarten, County Attorney; Mike Anderson, Interim County Manager; Ava Kronz, Assistant to the County Manager; James C. Watkins, Clerk; Robert K. McKee, Chief Deputy Clerk; and Toni M. Riggs, Deputy Clerk.
Mr. Watkins gave the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Bailey.
MINUTES
Discussion occurred regarding the Minutes of October 22, 1991, Special Meeting (Landfill/Mining), with clarification being made to a proper name.
On a motion by Commr. Gregg, seconded by Commr. Swartz and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of October 22, 1991, Special Meeting (Landfill/Mining), as corrected.
Discussion occurred regarding the Minutes of November 12, 1991, Regular Meeting, with the following changes being made:
Page 21, Lines 16-20 - Clarification made regarding "the search for a consultant to develop the Palm Beach study, for Lake County,".
Page 8, Line 28 - Correction: "Cellular" phone bill.
Page 6, Line 26-29 - Clarification made to reflect action taken by the Board, (as reviewed by the County Attorney and the Clerk's Office).
Page 13-14 - Clarification made by Clerk to reflect "resolution" and "ordinance" in the proper areas, (as reviewed by the County Attorney and the Clerk's Office).
On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of November 12, 1991, Regular Meeting, as amended and corrected.
Discussion occurred regarding the Minutes of November 19, 1991, Regular Meeting, with the following changes being made:
Page 3, Line 28 - "subdivision was located adjacent to the city limits...".
Page 11 - Correction: "Guy Gannett, Inc."
Corrections were also made to proper names within the set of Minutes dated November 19, 1991.
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Gregg, and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of November 19, 1991, Regular Meeting, as amended.
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Gregg and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of December 3, 1991, Regular Meeting, as presented.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS, PLAQUES AND RESOLUTIONS
At this time, Commr. Bakich presented awards and plaques to the following, and Ms. Lois Martin, Personnel Director, presented information on each employee:
Presentation of plaques to employees with five years of service
Claudius Bonds - Corrections Officer - Corrections
Harold E. Mayhugh - Corrections Officer - Corrections
Margaret L. Norman - Secretary III - Countywide Fire
Patricia A. Stahl - Secretary III - Pollution Control
Presentation of employee of the month plaque and savings bond
Ronald J. Granger, Corrections Officer, Security Division, Corrections Department, was selected as employee of the month for January, 1992.
Presentation of Employees of the Year for 1991 Plaques and
$1000 Savings Bond to:
Quinette Durkin, Legal Secretary, County Attorney's Office
G. Virginia Lewis, Euthanasia Technician, Animal Control
CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS
CLERK OF COURT'S CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following requests:
Accounts Allowed
Request for payment of Warrant #144961 through Warrant #145158, for the following accounts:
Mosquito Control General Revenue
County Transportation Trust Private Industry Council
County Fire Control Fund Landfills
Commissary Trust Fund Aquatic Weed
Countywide Library Capital Outlay
Emergency 911 Fund Northwest Fire District
Countywide Fire District Special Assessments
Resort & Development Fund Tax Section 8
Miscellaneous/Gas Fund
Accounts Allowed/Courts-Judges
Request to approve and signature authorization on the Satisfaction of Judgment, Case No. 89-1251-CJ, Phillip Jerome Prevatt and Joyce Miller Thompson, in the amount of $50.00.
Accounts Allowed/Courts-Judges
Request to approve and signature authorization on the Satisfaction of Judgment, Case No. 86-19, 684TT42, David Morgan Tripp, in the amount of $100.00.
Accounts Allowed/Assessments/Subdivisions
Request to approve and signature authorization on the Satisfaction of Assessment Lien, Sorrento Shores, Donald E. and Rose M. Banister, in the amount of $3,310.58.
Accounts Allowed/Reports
Request to acknowledge receipt of the Monthly Distribution of Revenue Traffic/Criminal Cases, month ending November 30, 1991, in the amount of $105,473.45. Same Period last year: $122,162.81.
Municipalities/Ordinances
Request to acknowledge receipt of the City of Mount Dora Ordinance No. 588, annexing property to the City of Mount Dora located on the Southeast corner of the intersection of Eudora Road and U.S. Highway 441, and providing for a C-3 (Highway Commercial) zoning of the property.
Municipalities/Resolutions/Environmental Services
Request to acknowledge receipt of the City of Eustis Resolution No. 91-42 pertaining to the Lake County Solid Waste Tipping Fees, which was approved by the Eustis City Commission on December 5, 1991.
COUNTY MANAGER'S CONSENT AGENDA
Commr. Swartz requested that Tabs 4 and 5 be pulled for discussion, and Commr. Gregg requested that Tab 1 be pulled.
On a motion by Commr. Gregg, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following requests, with the exception of Tabs 1, 4, and 5:
Accounts Allowed/Budget Transfers/Resolutions/Insurance
Public Works
Request for transfer of funds to various departments and other budget related items.
1. Budget Transfers:
1. Fund: County Fire Control Fund
Department: Health & General Services
Division: Public Safety
From: Capital Outlay $73,000
To: Operating Expenses $73,000
Transfer #: 92-0041
2. Fund: General
Department: Planning & Development
Division: Comprehensive Planning
From: Personal Services $44,216
To: Operating Expenses $44,216
Transfer #: 92-0038
3. Fund: Sales Tax Bond Construction
Department: Capital Improvements
Division: Main Jail Project
From: Operating Expenses/Main Jail $877,096
To: Operating Expenses/Main Jail $350,000
Capital Outlay/Main Jail $300,000
Oper. Ex./New Courthouse Proj. $227,096
Transfer #: 92-0042
2. Resolution to create a separate Self Insurance - Group Health Fund.
3. Approval to rescind action approving Daniels Printing Company and selection of Allied Printing, the next lowest bidder.
County Employees
Request approval of certificates to employees with one and three years of service.
Contracts, Leases & Agreements/Mosquito-Aquatic Plant
Management/State Agencies/Grants
Request from Mosquito/Aquatic Plant Management for authorization and signature on Grant Amendment Form for DNR Contract #C-7357, Aquatic Plant Management Program.
Accounts Allowed/Public Health
Request authorization of payment for the monthly Medicaid Hospital bill in the amount of $27,865.64, and the Medicaid Nursing Home bill in the amount of $29,829.06, for the month of November.
Planning and Development/Roads-County & State
Request by the property owners to change East Marion Road to Oleo Avenue.
Rights-of-Way, Roads & Easements
Request to accept Non-Exclusive Easement dedication for:
FOR LARGE LOT WAIVER
1. Patrick McBrady - District 4
Bonds - Mobile Home
O. & Maria F. Saladino - Groveland area - District 2
Accounts Allowed/Bonds/Roads-County & State/Resolutions
Request to release a performance bond, in the amount of $441,332.00, for Greater Hills, Phase 3, and accept a maintenance bond in the amount of $41,270.00; and accept the following roads into the County maintenance system: North Greater Hills Boulevard (2-1458A), Indian Ridge Trail (2-1458B), Goodings Lane (2-1458D), Kensington Court (2-1458C), and Hidden Lake Circle extension (2-1458), all subject to final approval by the County Attorney.
Planning & Development/Subdivisions
Request for preliminary plat approval of Silver Glen Two -
17 lots in District 2.
Public Works/State Agencies
Request for signature on Florida Department of Transportation Driveway Connection Permit Application.
Deeds/Roads-County & State
Request to accept the following deeds:
CORRECTIVE WARRANTY DEED
For Site Plan
Michael P. Pennachio - Frontage Road - SR 50
STATUTORY WARRANTY DEEDS
For Site Plan
Oscar Smallwood & Patricia Ann Smallwood - Virginia Drive - #1-4608
For Road Project
G. L. Brown, C. L. Brown & D. L. Brown, d/b/a Sunset Hill Groves - Round Lake Rd. - #4-4183
For Lot Approval
John L. Pickens & Janie C. Pickens - Gray's Airport Rd. -
#1-7310
DEEDS/MUNICIPALITIES/RIGHTS-OF-WAY, ROADS & EASEMENTS
Request to reserve the following Murphy Act State Road Reservations:
Deed No. 530 - Duncan M. McKee - Town of Astatula - Request to reserve 33 feet from centerline on S. Carolina Ave.; reserve 50 feet from centerline on Washington St.; reserve 33 feet from centerline on Adams St.; reserve 50 feet from centerline on Jefferson St.
Deeds No. 448 - Troy E. Feustel & Lynda L. Feustel, Fruitland Park area - reserve 33 feet from centerline on Janice Drive.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/BUDGET
Discussion occurred regarding the request for approval of specifications, quotes, encumbering funds previously authorized,
payments to be made and other services that do not require bids or quotes.
Commr. Gregg questioned Page 1, (1), $73,000.00 for picnic and playground equipment, with Mr. Jim Stivender, Executive Director of Public Works, stating that this is the last of the Revenue Sharing money, and it is being distributed to various parks in the County.
Commr. Gregg questioned Page 13, (12), $21,305.00 for court counsel, and stated that he is concerned with the County having to pay for this type of service, when the County is not responsible for such.
Commr. Hanson questioned Page 7, (8), $82,561.60, and Page 13, (13), $4,071.00, in regards to the Corrections Department, for the purchase of furniture, with Mr. Tom Neumayer, Executive Director of Corrections, explaining the request.
On a motion by Commr. Gregg, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following:
(1) Specifications: | ||
The current purchasing policy requires that all specifications be approved by the Board of County Commissioners prior to bidding. | ||
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION |
DESCRIPTION OF ITEM |
BUDGETED
AMOUNT |
(1) Public Works -
Parks & Rec. |
Specifications for Picnic and Playground Equipment for Lake County Parks. Bid # 047-650-092. | $ 73,000.00
Projected |
(2) Public Works -
Fleet Maint. |
Specifications for Automotive Shop and Hand Tools to service equipment in Fleet Maintenance Shop, 2300 West Griffin Road, Leesburg. Bid # 049-445-092. | $ 33,000.00
Projected |
(3) Public Works | Specifications for 1992 Diesel 4 x 2 Cab and Chassis with Flatbed. Budget for three (3) est. at $27,000.00 each to haul asphalt and limerock. | $ 81,000.00
Projected |
(4) Public Works | Specifications for 1992 Diesel 6 x 4 Cab and Chassis with Dump Body. Budgeted for three (3) at $75,000.00 each to haul asphalt and limerock for road repair. | $225,000.00
Projected |
(5) Corrections
Infrastructure Sales Tax Construction Bond |
Specifications for Housekeeping, Laundry and Kitchen Maintenance Products. | $ 40,000.00
Projected |
(2) Award Bid and Encumber Funds: | ||
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION |
VENDOR/DESCRIPTION OF
ITEM |
AMOUNT |
(1) Corrections -
Medical |
Waterman Medical Pharmacy /Blanket P.O. to encumber funds for prescription drugs for inmates for fiscal year January 1, 1992 thru September 30, 1992. Estimated at $6,000.00 per month. P.O. to be issued upon receipt of invoices. Bid # 017-268-092. | $ 54,000.00 |
(2) Capital
Improvements |
Request to accept Lake Correctional's proposal to remove guard towers from temporary jail site at an est. cost of $10,000.00 which Lake Correction is prepared to pay. Copy of request submitted. No other offers were received on towers. | $ 0.00 |
(3) Quotes: | ||
All goods or services from $1,000 to $5,999 require written quotes (Department Heads authorized up to $1,000 for approval in accordance with current procedures adopted by the Board and authorized by County Manager). | ||
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION |
VENDOR/DESCRIPTION OF ITEM |
AMOUNT |
(1) Corrections |
Pacific Concepts Inc. /In-cell property organizers and lids used to store inmates' personal effects. Low quote vendor. | $ 5,708.40 |
(2) Public Works -
Engineering |
3-M Company /Raised pavement markers for night use on roads, low quote vendor. | $ 1,448.00 |
(4) Encumber Funds Previously Authorized: | ||
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION |
VENDOR/DESCRIPTION OF ITEM |
AMOUNT |
(1) Corrections -
Commissary |
Mike Cook Dist. /Blanket P.O. for the month of January 1992 for resale items for inmates. Requisition exceeds $1,000.00 pricing from Lake County yearly Quote # 002-092. | $ 1,500.00 |
(2) Corrections -
Commissary |
Mike Cook Dist. /Blanket P.O. for the month of December 1991 for resale items for inmates. Requisition exceeds $1,000.00 pricing from Lake County yearly Quote # 002-092. | $ 2,000.00 |
(3) Corrections -
Commissary |
Crawford Keefe Supply /Blanket P.O. for the month of January 1992 for resale items for inmates. Requisition exceeds $1,000.00 pricing from Lake County yearly Quote # 002-092. | $ 5,000.00 |
(4) Corrections -
Commissary |
The Eli Witt Company /Blanket P.O. for November 1991 for resale items for inmates. Requisition exceeds $1,000.00 pricing from Lake County yearly Quote # 002-092. | $ 4,355.29 |
(5) Corrections -
Commissary |
The Eli Witt Company /Blanket P.O. for December 1991 for resale items for inmates. Requisition exceeds $1,000.00 pricing from Lake County yearly Quote # 002-092. | $ 10,000.00 |
(6) Corrections -
Commissary |
The Eli Witt Company /Blanket P.O. for January 1992 for resale items for inmates. Requisition exceeds $1,000.00 pricing from Lake County yearly Quote # 002-092. | $ 10,000.00 |
(7) Health and
General Svcs - EMS |
Aero Products /Additional purchase of fire rescue equipment utilizing pricing of County Bid # 027-360-092. Six month bid. | $ 5,070.94 |
(8) Corrections -
Infrastructure Sales Tax Construction Bond |
Ernie Morris /Office furniture for the new main jail, admin offices, food service, inmate pad areas, staff dining, commissary, storeroom and booking area. Pricing thru yearly County Bid # 003-618-092. | $ 82,561.60 |
(5) Approve Other Payments and Encumber
Funds: |
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DEPARTMENT/DIVISION |
VENDOR/DESCRIPTION OF ITEM |
AMOUNT |
(1) Public Works -
Engineering |
Farner Barley & Assoc. /Boundary survey for Leesburg by-pass project. Vendor has been chosen to do the proposed work, they did original survey work. They currently have original survey work and legal surveys from previous work. Vendor is in a unique position to provide resurvey in a timely and cost effective manner. Proposal attached. | $ 3,920.00 |
(2) Public Works -
Fleet Maint.
|
Goodyear Auto Service /Replacement tires for maintenance of 1989 Chevy one ton pickup, Property # 12231/J # 4735. Includes one (1) heavy equipment tire. | $ 1,132.96 |
(3) Admin Services -
Personnel |
Change order to increase Sun Bank P.O. # 70086 for savings bonds to $1,600.00. Justification being that two (2) Employee of the Year awards were given for 1991. | $ 500.00
increased amount |
(4) Public Works -
Parks and Rec. |
Change order to increase Fl. Mining & Material P.O. # 70684 to $2,929.50 to purchase 63 yards of mesh for basketball court. Lions Club unable to provide mesh as first indicated. | $ 189.00
increased amount |
(5) Health &
General Svcs - Fire Services |
M & C Pipe /Change order to supply additional irrigation pipe for Plantation Fire Station. New P.O. total $1,046.22. | $ 79.84
increased amount |
(6) Approve Services That Do Not Require Bid
or Quotes and Encumber Funds: |
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DEPARTMENT/DIVISION |
VENDOR/DESCRIPTION OF
ITEM |
AMOUNT |
(1) Admin. Svcs -
Risk Management |
Citibank N.A. /Blanket P.O. for wire transfers for payment of property, liability and workers' comp. claims administered by Gallagher Bassett Svc., Inc. | $240,000.00 |
(2) Corrections -
Medical |
Lake Pharmacy /Prescription medications for inmates for November 1991. Funds will be encumbered for the fiscal year when BCC approves bid with Waterman Medical Pharmacy. | $ 6,464.13 |
(3) Corrections -
Medical |
Dr. Josephine Martin /P.O. to encumber funds for medical services for inmates for the month of January and February 1992. | $ 4,840.00 |
(4) Corrections -
Medical |
Dr. Eugene Glenn /Dental services for inmates for the month of November. | $ 1,175.00 |
(5) Corrections -
Medical |
Waterman Medical Center /Inmate medical care for inmates. | $ 26,866.25 |
(6) Corrections -
Medical |
Surgical Assoc. /Inmate medical care for inmate. | $ 1,100.00 |
(7) Health &
General Svcs - Library System |
CLSI /Second quarter maintenance on computer equipment for peripherals. | $ 2,231.97 |
(8) Health &
General Svcs - Fire Services |
Sumter Electric /Blanket P.O. to encumber funds for utilities for fiscal year October 1, 1991 thru September 1992 at Plantation Fire Station. Est. monthly charges at $100.00/month. | $ 1,200.00 |
(9) Pollution
Control - Solid and Haz Waste |
City of Mascotte /Recycling Grant Reimbursement - Fourth Quarter - fiscal year 90/91, Contract # M329. | $ 2,000.00 |
(10) Tourist Dev | Vusamart /Registration fee for trade show at vusamart conference market place 08/30 - 09/03/92. Deadline for confirmation is 02/15/92 first come basis. | $ 1,100.00 |
(11) Capital
Improvements - Infrastructure Sales Tax Bond Construction Fund |
Consolidated Media Systems Inc. /Furnish and install all materials, equipment, labor and supervision as required by the HOK specifications, section 11700 as necessary to complete audio/video systems for the new courts building. P.O. # 71121. | $ 88,919.00
|
(12) Admin Services
Judicial |
Jerri A. Blair /Court appointed Co. Counsel in State vs Olvera #89-1839-CF interim payment of fees and costs. Total hours 350.5 at $60.00 = $21,030.00. Cost $275.00. | $ 21,305.00 |
(13) Corrections | Pride of Florida /Furniture for Administrative Offices in new main jail. | $ 4,071.00 |
(12) Board Approval of Authorized Purchasing
Signatures to Supersede Prior Board Action on October 15, 1991: |
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DEPARTMENT/DIVISION |
AUTHORIZED
SIGNATURE |
AMOUNT |
(1) Court Bailiffs | Don F. Briggs
Mike Anderson Eleanor B. Anderson Stephen Corbett |
$ 10,000.00
$ 10,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 500.00 |
(2) County Court | Mike Anderson
Eleanor B. Anderson |
$ 10,000.00
$ 1,000.00 |
(3) Court Reporter | Mike Anderson
Eleanor B. Anderson |
$ 10,000.00
$ 1,000.00 |
(4) Guardian
Ad Litem |
Don F. Briggs
Fred F. Hooten Mike Anderson Eleanor B. Anderson |
$ 10,000.00
$ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 1,000.00 |
(5) Circuit Court
Judges |
Don F. Briggs
Don F. Briggs James C. Watkins Robert K. McKee |
Court orders
budget $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 |
County Court
Judges |
Don F. Briggs
James C. Watkins Robert K. McKee |
$ 10,000.00
$ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 |
(6) Property
Appraiser |
Ed Havill
Mike Anderson Eleanor B.Anderson |
$ 10,000.00
$ 10,000.00 $ 1,000.00 |
(7) Public
Defender |
Howard Babb
Mike Anderson Eleanor B. Anderson G. Michael Lupton |
$ 10,000.00
$ 10,000.00 $ 1,000.00 500.00 |
(8) State
Attorney |
Mike Anderson
Eleanor B. Anderson Brad King David Ellsperman Greg Smith |
$ 10,000.00
$ 1,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 |
(9) Sheriff's
Office |
Mike Anderson
Eleanor B. Anderson |
$ 10,000.00
$ 1,000.00 |
(10) Tax Collector | T. Keith Hall
Mike Anderson Eleanor B. Anderson |
$ 10,000.00
$ 10,000.00 $ 1,000.00 |
COMMUNICATIONS/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS
Commr. Swartz discussed the notices received from cable services regarding their rate increases. He questioned whether or not it would be the Board's intention and approval to have the County Attorney review these increases in two ways, as follows: (1) as being a comparable service in quality and price, as compared to other cable services within Central Florida; and (2) whether or not the cable companies can be regulated under the new guidelines of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
After some discussion, it was the consensus of the Board that Ms. Annette Star Lustgarten, County Attorney will review the new law that relates to the FCC, and analyze the comparable study, with material being provided by the County administration, to determine whether these companies are in compliance with the franchise agreement.
On a motion by Commr. Swartz, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the rate increase for cable service from Lake County Cablevision, and from
Friendship Cable Southeast, and instructed the County Attorney and County Manager's Office to review the cablevision franchises, in light of new regulations, and the County's existing franchise agreement.
COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS
SUITS AFFECTING THE COUNTY
Ms. Annette Star Lustgarten, County Attorney, informed the Board that suit has been filed against the County and Florida Rock Industries, for an accident that occurred on County Road 474, on June 18, 1990. This has been referred to the County's personal injury defense attorney.
Ms. Lustgarten discussed the filing of two complaints by John Hall and Valerie Contini, with regard to the Highlands Subdivision. She stated that, pursuant to Chapter 163, in order to proceed with litigation challenging a rezoning as being inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan, they are required to file a verified complaint, and the County has 30 days to respond to the complaint, and they, in turn, would then have the ability to file suit. In the verified complaint that the Board received, the release that they are seeking by the Board of County Commissioners is that Lake County rescind approval of the Highland PUD and rezone this property to RR (Rural Residential) in A (Agriculture). In the event that the County Commission is inclined to go forward in response to this request, her response would be a standard response to the complaint where the County would be defending an action. Ms. Lustgarten stated that it is the intent of her office to go forward and respond appropriately, unless the Board has some other direction.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Gregg, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the ratification of the Board on financial items which needed to be paid prior to the Board meeting.
COMMISSIONERS/MEETINGS
Commr. Bakich discussed the Board scheduling a meeting to set goals and priorities for the year, with a proposed date being January 28, 1992, at 1:00 p.m., at the Mission Inn.
Commr. Swartz suggested meeting in a governmental building, in order to accommodate and make it more comfortable for the public.
After some discussion, the Board scheduled the meeting for January 28, 1992, at 1:00 p.m., at the Mission Inn.
COMMISSIONERS/RESOLUTIONS
Commr. Hanson discussed the George Washington's Birthday parade on February 15, 1992, at 10:30, and the Law Enforcement Day celebration that continues through the afternoon. She stated that the Board has received an invitation to this, and would try and coordinate a vehicle to be in the parade.
Commr. Hanson stated that a resolution will be brought up next week honoring Martin Luther King, with Commr. Bailey stating that he is on the committee and will bring this before the Board, and that he will provide the Board with the necessary details for the scheduled events.
COMMITTEES
Commr. Bailey discussed the issue of baseball, and stated that the Tourist Development Council (TDC) voted unanimously to send an Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Marlins. He stated that a lot of attention is being given to this issue.
Mr. Dave Warren, Executive Director of Tourist Development, appeared before the Board and stated that he has talked with the firm of Fletcher & Mahoney, who is handling the project for the Marlins, and they have indicated that Lake County is still in the running, and that they are still reviewing the material.
Commr. Bailey discussed having the financial advisor review other spring training sites that have just located a team, in order to put together cost figures to determine the feasibility, and stated that a task force could be created later to review this issue.
Discussion occurred regarding the cost of this review by the financial adviser, and whether or not the cost would be paid from the TDC funds, with Ms. Eleanor Anderson, Executive Director, Administrative Services/Budget, indicating that the cost would be paid from this account. Ms. Anderson stated that the Board may want to contact the Commissioners from Osceola County and discuss the negotiations they made with the Astros.
Mr. Warren stated that he will stay in contact with Fletcher & Mahoney, in order to determine the criteria. He stated that the Marlins are interested in being at a road network, with a good location to other teams. He stated that the interstate and location offers great interest to the team.
Commr. Swartz stated that another aspect that should be considered by the financial advisor is the revenue stream from the bed tax, and what type of expansion of those funds are available through methods of bonding, for infrastructure. He suggested that Mr. Warren contact the City of Leesburg Chamber of Commerce for information on this issue, because the City did a great deal of research on this.
Mr. Warren stated that Citrus County is willing to be open and work with Lake County on the issue of baseball.
Mr. Mike Anderson, Interim County Manager, stated that the County has supplied brief outline information, in response to the RFP, but has not addressed the formal RFP, because it is quite comprehensive. He stated that the County is waiting for a positive signal to proceed with the detailed information.
Commr. Bailey stated that the issue of baseball came before the TDC in May, 1991, with the TDC voting that, in the event that something like this came up, the TDC would support to continue to pursue it.
Mr. Warren stated that there has been a lengthy discussion with Kissimmee, who has a team, and Citrus County, who is pursuing a team.
Ms. Anderson stated that Citrus County was able to use the tourist development tax to bond the stadium, and discussed commitments that were made.
Commr. Bailey stated that the issue of baseball will be taken back to the TDC, once a positive response is received to pursue the issue.
GRANTS/STATE AGENCIES
Commr. Swartz discussed a notification dealing with the Small Cities Community Block Grant program funding cycle, with the deadline this year being February, 1992.
Mr. John Swanson, Executive Director, Planning and Development, appeared before the Board and stated that the County is pursuing the funding, and has explored the possibility of sending out Request for Proposals (RFP's) for professional qualifications to various firms to administer a CDBG similar to the one in the Umatilla area. He stated that staff does not have the time to devote to the CDBG, and therefore, necessitates the need to acquire a firm to administer the program. Mr. Swanson stated that information will be prepared for the Board, in order for the Board to take the necessary action needed to file the grant application with the State.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 9:54 a.m., the Chairman announced that the Board would recess for lunch, and reconvene at 2:30 p.m.
COUNTY MANAGER/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS
Commr. Bakich questioned the desire of the Board, as to action to be taken to hire a new County Manager.
Commr. Gregg made a motion, which was seconded by Commr. Bailey, to negotiate a contract with Mr. Peter Wahl.
Commr. Swartz suggested having the Chairman, or whoever he designates, to negotiate the contract.
Commr. Gregg stated that he would include this in his motion, with Commr. Bailey including this in his second to the motion.
Commr. Bailey, along with the other members, expressed appreciation to staff and the committee for their part in the selection process to hire a new County Manager.
The Chairman called for a vote on the motion, which was carried unanimously.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/BUDGET
Mr. Mike Anderson, Interim County Manager, stated that Ms. Lavon Wisher, Public Financial Management, Inc. (PFM), has suggested that the issue of Tax-Exempt Securities be brought back to the Board.
Ms. Eleanor Anderson, Executive Director, Administrative Services/Budget, appeared before the Board and stated PFM is requesting that the Board authorized PFM and Paine Webber to proceed with the refunding, since the market is at its best. Based upon today's market, the bond TIC would be 5.55 and the savings for the non-callable bonds would be 3.947 of total savings $833,591.69. Also the new structure provides for level annual debt service (removing the balloon payment) and eliminates the build-up of the debt reserve fund. Not only will the structure give the County savings, but will be a more manageable debt transaction. Ms. Anderson stated that the recommendation is to the best interest of the County.
On a motion by Commr. Gregg, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request, as presented above by Ms. Anderson.
COUNTY MANAGER/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS
Commr. Gregg discussed the employment of Mr. Peter Wahl, the new County Manager, and stated that he hoped he would be with Lake County as soon as possible. It was noted that he would be on here by March 1, 1992.
Commr. Bailey suggested that the Chairman extend an invitation to Mr. Wahl to attend the meeting scheduled for January 28, 1992, at 1:00 p.m., at the Mission Inn, regarding the setting of County goals and priorities.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 2:58 p.m.
MICHAEL J. BAKICH, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK
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