A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

LAKE COUNTY RETREAT

FEBRUARY 12, 1993

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in special session on Friday, February 12, 1993 at 9:00 a.m., in the Campus Room, Sun Bank Center, Orlando, Florida. Commissioners present at the meeting were: G. Richard Swartz, Jr., Chairman; Catherine Hanson, Vice Chairman; Don Bailey; Welton G. Cadwell; and Rhonda H. Gerber. Others present were: Gary Borders, Corrections Administrator; Fletcher Smith, Community Services Director; Craig Haun, Fire & Emergency Services Director; Jim Stivender, Director of Public Services; Annette Star Lustgarten, County Attorney; Mike Anderson, Facilities & Capital Improvements Director; Russ Giesey, Director of County Agriculture Extension Service; Mark Knight, Principal Planner; Eleanor Anderson, Director of Office of Budget; Lois Martin, Director of Human Resources; Bruce Thorburn, Interim Director of Information Services; Kelly Soucy, Purchasing Supervisor; Greg Stubbs, One-Stop Permitting Center Coordinator/Director Development Regulations Services; Dave Warren, Tourist Development Director; Peter F. Wahl, County Manager; Ava Kronz, Administrative Assistant to the County Manager; and Marlene S. Foran, Deputy Clerk.

It was noted that Ms. Donna Richey was present at the session as a public observer.

COMMISSIONERS/COUNTY EMPLOYEES

The second session of the Lake County Retreat was presented by Ms. Marilyn E. Crotty, The Institute of Government, at the University of Central Florida. Ms. Crotty presented an overview of the discussions to be held during the day, and stated that each area would require group interaction. The agenda included the following areas to be discussed: Decision Making; A Vision for Lake County; County Values Statement; and a Lake County Mission.

Ms. Crotty presented the Decision Making portion of the session and discussed the key differences in decision making, which

were Information Use and Focus. She further discussed six different decision making styles, which were categorized as Satisficer, Maximizer, Searchers, Lurchers, Unifocus, and Multifocus. At this time, each individual evaluated himself/herself on a Self-Concept Checklist.

RECESS & REASSEMBLY

At 10:15 p.m., the group recessed for fifteen (15) minutes and reconvened at 10:30 p.m.

COMMISSIONERS/COUNTY EMPLOYEES

Ms. Crotty continued the program with discussion on A Vision for Lake County, at which time those present divided into small groups, and each group participated in an exercise for developing a best case scenario and a worse case scenario for Lake County in the year 2003. Each group presented their best and worse case scenario for A Vision for Lake County, and the preferred scenario for Lake County consisted of the following categories: Successful Economic Diversity; Improved Transportation Network; Model Education Program; Improved Environment; Increased Cultural, Sports Opportunities; Managed Growth; Low Millage Rate; Government Planning & Efficiency; Increased Confidence in Government; Affordable Housing; and Affordable Health Care.

RECESS & REASSEMBLY

At 12:00, the group recessed for lunch and reconvened at 1:00 p.m.

COMMISSIONERS/COUNTY EMPLOYEES (CONTINUED)

Ms. Crotty continued the discussion and exercises for developing A Vision for Lake County. Each group prepared a written vision for Lake County, and each vision was presented to the entire group. At this time, it was determined that it would be advantageous for the Board of County Commissioners and staff to meet on a quarterly basis to review their goals, and determine if they are on target in the direction they are moving for Lake County. A committee was formed, consisting of Mr. Greg Stubbs, Mr. Mark Knight, Mr. Bruce Thorburn, and Ms. Annette Star Lustgarten for the purpose of taking each of the visions presented and consolidating them into one Vision for Lake County.

Ms. Crotty continued the program with discussion and an exercise in identifying values of an organization and forming a County Values Statement. The values that were determined to be important to Lake County government were identified as follows:

1. Personal Ethics:

Honesty

Loyalty

Trust

Sincerity

Respect

Straightforwardness

2. Quality Service:

Efficiency

Reliability

Positive Attitude

3. People:

Employees

Citizens

Understanding

Empathy

Caring

4. Accountability:

Professionalism



5. Creativity:

Innovation

Risk Taking



6. Diversity/Teamwork



Ms. Crotty continued with the discussion and an exercise in developing a County Values Statement using the identified values as stated above. Each group prepared a statement identifying County Values and discussion occurred regarding each statement. It was noted that Ms. Ava Kronz would take the four statements that were presented and consolidate them into one County Values Statement.

RECESS AND REASSEMBLY

At 2:05 p.m., the group recessed for fifteen (15) minutes.

COMMISSIONERS/COUNTY EMPLOYEES (CONTINUED)

Ms. Crotty continued the program with discussion on identifying the Lake County Mission, noting that the mission statement should reflect the values identified previously. Each group prepared a statement identifying the Mission for Lake County,

and presented their statement for discussion. At this time, a statement was drafted using components from all four statements identifying the Lake County Mission as follows: "Lake County Government provides those services that enhance and enrich the quality of life of its citizens to ensure the most effective economical and innovative approach to this end; we will maintain the highest standard of integrity, ethics and professionalism, both personally and publicly; using all of our resources in a responsible manner will allow Lake County's diverse population to move from dreams to reality."

Ms. Crotty stated that the Vision for Lake County, the County Values Statement and the Lake County Mission should be addressed at the first quarterly meeting, and a decision should made as to how these issues will be shared with the organization and the community.

Ms. Crotty completed the program for the Lake County Retreat, and there being no further discussions, the session adjourned at 3:45 p.m.

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G. RICHARD SWARTZ, JR., CHAIRMAN

ATTEST:







______________________________

JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK





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