The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, March 6, 2001, at 9:00 a.m., in the Board of County Commissioner's Meeting Room, Lake County Administration Building, Tavares, Florida. Commissioners present at the meeting were: Catherine C. Hanson, Chairman; Robert A. Pool, Vice Chairman; Debbie Stivender; and Jennifer Hill. Commr. Welton G. Cadwell was not present, due to another commitment. Others present were: Sue Whittle, County Manager; Sanford A. Minkoff, County Attorney; Barbara Lehman, Chief Deputy Clerk, County Finance; Wendy Taylor, Administrative Supervisor, Board of County Commissioner's Office; and Sandra Carter, Deputy Clerk.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
Commr. Stivender gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA UPDATE
Ms. Sue Whittle, County Manager, informed the Board that there was a published Addendum No. 1 to the Agenda.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Pool, seconded by Commr. Stivender and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board approved the Minutes of February 6, 2001, as presented.
Commr. Cadwell was not present at this meeting.
On a motion by Commr. Pool, seconded by Commr. Stivender and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board approved the Minutes of February 13, 2001, as presented.
Commr. Cadwell was not present at this meeting.
INTRODUCTION
Commr. Hanson introduced to those present Mr. Roger Amon, the new Director of Administration for the Lake County Health Department.
CLERK OF COURTS' CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion by Commr. Pool, seconded by Commr. Stivender and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board approved the following requests:
Accounts Allowed
Request to acknowledge receipt of list of warrants paid prior to this meeting, pursuant to Chapter 136 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.
Accounts Allowed/Courts-Judges
Request to approve Satisfaction of Judgments, as follows, and authorized proper signatures on same:
Satisfaction of Judgment for State of Florida vs. Maria D. Bratti, in the amount of $250.00 - Case No. 95-238CFB. Final Judgment entered on the 19th day of June, 1995, and recorded in OR Book 1369, Page 2182, of the Public Records of Lake County, Florida.
Satisfaction of Judgment for State of Florida vs. Maria D. Bratti, in the amount of $250.00 - Case No. 95-584CFA. Final Judgment entered on the 19th day of June, 1995, and recorded in OR Book 1369, Page 2183, of the Public Records of Lake County, Florida.
Satisfaction of Judgment for State of Florida vs. Maria D. Bratti, in the amount of $250.00 - Case No. 89-1200CFA. Final Judgment entered on the 13th day of February, 1995, and recorded in OR Book 1347, Page 1085, of the Public Records of Lake County, Florida.
Bonds - Public Official
Request to approve Public Official Bond for Ted Ostrander, Jr., Edward M. Schlein, and Ann H. Rou, who were elected as members of the Board of Trustees, North Lake County Hospital District Board, as required by House Bill No. 1951, Chapter 95-508.
Accounts Allowed/Clerk
Request to acknowledge receipt of Monthly Distribution of Revenue Traffic/Criminal Cases, for the month ending January 31, 2001, in the amount of $132,898.30. Same period last year: $167,451.27.
Accounts Allowed/Courts-Judges
Request to approve Satisfaction of Judgments, as follows, and authorized proper signatures on same:
Satisfaction of Judgment for State of Florida vs. Joseph Richard Clarke, in the amount of $750.00 - Case No. 9601733CFA01. The Final Judgment was entered on the 21st day of January, 1997, and recorded in OR Book 1492, Page 1579, of the Public Records of Lake County, Florida.
Satisfaction of Judgment for State of Florida vs. Richard Kenna, in the amount of $100.00 - Case No.00-3611MMA01AC. The Final Judgment was entered on the 18th day of December, 2000, and recorded in OR Book 1890, Page 2367, of the Public Records of Lake County, Florida.
Accounts Allowed/Courts-Judges
Request to approve Satisfaction and Release of Fine, which fully releases and discharges Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation a/k/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation, from any claims, demands, causes of action, and judgments arising to the Reduction of Order of Fine, in the amount of $15,000.00, dated December 28, 2000, and recorded in OR Book 1894, Pages 435 and 436, of the Public Records of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Lake County, Florida, on the 29th day of December, 2000, and authorized proper signatures on same.
Accounts Allowed/Courts-Judges
Request to approve Release of Fines, as follows, and authorized proper signatures on same:
Release of Fine, which fully releases and discharges Lawrence C. Johnson d/b/a Grand National Pools & Spas, Inc. from any claims, demands, causes of action, and judgments arising from the Order of Fine, in the amount of $2,000.00, dated February 13, 1991, and recorded in OR Book 1096, Pages 1992 and 1993, of the Public Records of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Lake County, Florida, on the 27th day of February, 1991; and the Second Order of Fine, in the amount of $1,750.00, dated April 10, 1991, and recorded in OR Book 1105, Pages 197 and 198, of the Public Records of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Lake County, Florida, on the 25th day of April, 1991.
Release of Fine, which fully releases and discharges David T. Goldman from any claims, demands, causes of action, and judgments arising from the Order of Fine, in the amount of $2,500.00, dated February 25, 2000, and recorded in OR Book 1798, Pages 1850 and 1851, of the Public Records of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Lake County, Florida on the 1st day of March, 2000; and the Second Order of Fine, in the amount of $2,600.00, dated March 27, 2000, and recorded in OR Book 1807, Pages 1469 and 1470, of the Public Records of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Lake County, Florida on the 29th day of March, 2000.
Accounts Allowed/Courts-Judges
Request to approve Satisfaction and Release of Fine, in consideration of payment in the amount of $800.00, which fully releases La Marais Holdings, Inc. from that portion of the Third Order of Fine, in the amount of $6,700.00,dated December 4, 2000, and recorded in OR Book 1885, Pages 1284 through 1286, of the Public Records of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Lake County, Florida on the 4th day of December, 2000, and authorized proper signatures on same; acknowledged receipt of $5,900.00, as payment in part of said Judgment, recorded in OR Book 1908, Page 284,of the Public Records of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Lake County, Florida on the 8th day of February, 2001; and acknowledged receipt of $800.00, as payment in full of said indebtedness, and hereby acknowledged satisfaction of said judgment.
Bonds - Public Official
Request to approve Public Official Bond for Morton D. Aulls, who was elected as a member of the Board of Trustees, North Lake County Hospital District Board, as required by House Bill No. 1951, Chapter 95-508.
Commr. Cadwell was not present at this meeting.
COUNTY MANAGER'S CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion by Commr. Pool, seconded by Commr. Stivender and carried unanimously,
by a 4-0 vote, the Board approved the following requests:
Accounts Allowed/Community Services/Committees
Request from Community Services for approval to submit Technology Incentive Request for Proposal Application to the Regional Professional Development Advisory Council, for computer software for the countywide Adult Literacy Project, in the amount of $1,000.00.
Accounts Allowed/Community Services/Grants/Libraries
Request from Community Services for approval to submit application for Library Services and Technology Grant, for Born to Read Literacy Program, in the amount of $90,400.00, for FY 2001/2002.
Accounts Allowed/Economic Development
Request from Economic Development for approval of Jobs Growth Investment Trust Fund Award, in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00, for Monaco Coach Corporation, for the creation of 30 jobs.
Accounts Allowed/Economic Development
Request from Economic Development for approval of Agreement to defer payment of impact fees for Trammel Crow Company.
Accounts Allowed/Fiscal and Administrative Services - Budget/Budgets
Budget Transfers/Facilities and Capital Improvements/Solid Waste
Request from Fiscal and Administrative Services - Budget, for approval of a budget transfer, in the amount of $4,003.00, from the Fish Conservation Fund, Reserve to Facilities and Capital Improvements, Utility Services. Solid Waste has an invoice outstanding for $4,003.00, for disposal of dead fish. The Fish Conservation Fund has Reserve funds that can be used for this purpose.
Accounts Allowed/Fiscal and Administrative Services - Impact Fees/Impact Fees
Growth Management/Municipalities
Request from Fiscal and Administrative Services - Impact Fees, for approval to reduce the Transportation Impact Fee and Fire Impact Fee by fifty percent (50%) for two buildings, totaling 6,000 square feet, to be used as classrooms for an existing day care facility developed according to the site plan approved by the City of Clermont, and to use interest accumulated via other transportation and fire impact fees collected by the County, for payment of the other fifty percent (50%) required by the adopted Fee Schedule, in the amount of $27,225.00.
Accounts Allowed/Fiscal and Adminstrative Services - Procurement Services
Contracts, Leases and Agreements/Solid Waste
Request from Fiscal and Administrative Services - Procurement Services, for approval and authorization to renew Solid Waste engineering services Contract No. 97-088, with WCG, Inc.; No. 97-088B, with Malcolm Pirnie; and No. 97-088C, with Jones Edmunds, for an additional twelve month period, in the amount of $406,000.00.
Contracts, Leases and Agreements/Growth Management/Subdivisions
Request from Growth Management for approval to accept and execute an Agreement with Banyan Homes, for the issuance of six building permits on Lots 1, 3, 8, 9,13 and 16, in the Windscape Subdivision, Phase I, prior to the acceptance and recordation of the final plat.
Accounts Allowed/Bonds/Contracts, Leases and Agreements/Public Works
Resolutions/Subdivisions/Roads-County and State
Request from Public Works for approval and authorization to accept the final plat for Louisa Pointe, Phase III; accept a Maintenance Bond, in the amount of $11,443.00; execute a Developer's Agreement, for Maintenance of Improvements, between Lake County and Louisa Pointe Land Trust; and execute Resolution No. 2001-46, accepting the following roads into the County Road Maintenance System: Crenshaw Circle "Part" (CR 2-0651A) and Sanhatchee Street (CR 2-0751).
ADDENDUM NO. 1
COUNTY MANAGER'S CONSENT AGENDA (CONT'D.)
Accounts Allowed/Fiscal and Administrative Services - Budget/Budgets
Budget Transfers/Facilities and Capital Improvements
Request from Fiscal and Administrative Services - Budget, for approval of the following budget transfers:
Budget transfer, in the amount of $1,491,000.00, from Special Reserve to Sales Tax Capital Projects, Facilities and Capital Improvements, Buildings. Upgrade needed to Government Complex chilled water lines ($826,000.00) and upgrade to Prelude chilled and hot water system ($665,000.00). Infrastructure Sales Tax Special Reserve has $4,211,152.00 budgeted.
Budget transfer, in the amount of $50,000.00, from Contingency to Facilities and Capital Improvements, Professional Services. Funds are needed for demolition costs associated with new Land Management Program.
Accounts Allowed/Fiscal and Administrative Services - Procurement Services
Bids/Contracts, Leases and Agreements
Request from Fiscal and Administrative Services - Procurement Services, for approval and authorization to award Bid No. 01-028; encumber funds (estimated at $50,000.00); and execute a contract, subject to County Attorney approval, to H. W. Walker, Inc., to provide demolition services for county owned residential and commercial properties.
Commr. Cadwell was not present at this meeting.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/COUNTY PROPERTY/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Commr. Hanson informed the Board that she asked that this request be pulled from the County Manager's Consent Agenda and discussed separately, because she wanted to make sure they recognized the fact that the property is being sold for $35,000.00 per acre, which she feels is well below the market value for a parcel of property located within the Christopher C. Ford Industrial Park with road frontage on Hwy. 27. She stated, however, that she would support the motion, because the property will be used to house a day care center, which she feels is greatly needed in that area and will be a great addition to the industrial park.
On a motion by Commr. Pool, seconded by Commr. Stivender and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board approved a request from Economic Development for approval to sell 1.5 acres at $35,000.00 per acre ($105,000.00), with a one-year option to purchase an additional 1.5 acres at $35,000.00 per acre, to Anthony and Brenda LoPresto, the owners of the proposed day care center.
Commr. Cadwell was not present at this meeting.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES/PRESENTATIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS
PERSONAL APPEARANCES
EMPLOYEE AWARDS
Commr. Hanson presented Employee Awards, as follows:
Awards to Employees with Five Years of Service to the County
Mary M. Goen, Planning Office Associate, Growth Management/Planning and Development/Current Planning
Colleen A. Strickland, Accounting Technician, Solid Waste/Support Services
Cynthia L. Strickland, Recycling Coordinator, Solid Waste/Support Services
Deborah C. Marchese, Administrative Office Associate I, Economic Development
Charles K. Goen, MIS Coordinator/Division Director, Solid Waste/MIS Scales and
Drop-Offs
Award to Employee with Ten Years of Service to the County
Paul R. Larson, Maintenance Specialist, Facilities and Capital Improvements/Building Maintenance
Award to Employees with Fifteen Years of Service to the County
James B. Benham, II, Fire Lieutenant/EMT, Emergency Services/Fire Rescue
(Not Present)
Jimmy L. Price, Equipment Operator II, Public Works/Maintenance Area I
Mary L. Williams, Public Hearing Coordinator, Growth Management/Planning and Development
Award to Retiring Employee with Seventeen Years and Four Months of Service to the County
John J. Wichers, Equipment Operator III, Solid Waste/MFO/Transportation and Hauling
Award to Retiring Employee with Thirteen Years and Eight Months of Service
Thomas A. DePaolo, Mechanic/Welder/Fabricator, Public Works/Special Services/Fleet Maintenance (Not Present)
PERSONAL APPEARANCES/PRESENTATIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS
PERSONAL APPEARANCES
BOARD/COMMITTEE PRESENTATIONS
Commr. Hanson presented Plaques and Certificates, as follows:
Plaque - Industrial Development Authority
Jack Nelson - for service from 1995-2001
Certificate - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Maria Lou Gutierrez - for service from 1999-2002
Certificates - Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee
C. Jack Euler - for service from 1999-2001 (Not Present)
John McCowan - for service from 1997-2001 (Not Present)
Certificates - Board of Building Examiners
Tom Hofmeister - for service from 1997-2001 (Not Present)
Brandon Wald - for service from 1997-2001
Certificates - Citizens' Commission for Children
Mary Fletcher - for service from 1997-2000
Certificate - Industrial Development Authority
Gerald Smith - for service from 1999-2001 (Not Present)
Certificates - Planning and Zoning Commission
John Burris - for service from 1997-2001 (Not Present)
Jerry Galbreath - for service from 1997-2001
PERSONAL APPEARANCES/PRESENTATIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS
PRESENTATION
COMMISSIONERS/COMMITTEES/TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Commr. Hanson was presented with a plaque from the Tourist Development Council, in
appreciation of her years of service as Chairman of the Tourist Development Council, by Commr. Debbie Stivender, the current Chairman of the Tourist Development Council.
Mr. Dave Warren, Director, Tourist Development, addressed the Board stating that the Tourist Development Council appreciated Commr. Hanson's dedication and hard work during her tenure as Chairman of the Tourist Development Council and that she would be missed.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES/PRESENTATIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS
PRESENTATION
2001 ST. JOHNS RIVER CELEBRATION
Ms. Barbara Newman, Coordinator, Watershed Action Volunteers, sponsored by the St. Johns River Water Management District, addressed the Board and introduced the new Coordinator for Keep Lake County Beautiful, Ms. Lisa Curley. She gave a brief presentation regarding the upcoming 2001 St. Johns River Celebration, a one-day volunteer cleanup of the St. Johns River and its major tributaries and contributing waterways, scheduled for March 17, 2001, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, and invited anyone who wished to participate to attend. She distributed a fact sheet about the 2001 St. Johns River Celebration cleanup, as well as a map indicating the cleanup sites, and noted that anyone who would be participating in the cleanup efforts would receive a 2001 St. Johns River Celebration T-shirt.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES/PRESENTATIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS
PRESENTATION
POST, BUCKLEY, SCHUH AND JERNIGAN, CONCERNING COMPLETED SOUTHWEST ORANGE AND SOUTHEAST LAKE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
ALTERNATIVE STUDY
Mr. Jim Stivender, Jr., Senior Director, Public Works, addressed the Board stating that this would be the final presentation concerning the Southwest Orange and Southeast Lake County Transportation Alternative Study (SO/SLC TAS), which both Orange and Lake Counties jointly participated in. He stated that representatives from Post, Buckley, Schuh and Jernigan would be giving a presentation regarding the study and then staff would be looking for approval of the plan, so they can begin identifying projects in the CIP (Capital Improvements Plan) for future years, based on said study.
Ms. Kimberly Bereis, Transportation Planner, Post, Buckley, Schuh and Jernigan, Engineering Consultants for Lake and Orange Counties, addressed the Board stating that she would be giving a presentation regarding the study, its purpose, the development of the Draft Transportation Plan, steps leading up to said plan, and recommendations that came out of the study. She reviewed a handout, contained within the Board's backup material, that contained maps of the Draft Transportation Plan and the Recommended Phasing Plan, which she reviewed with the Board. She stated that a Regional Transportation Alternatives Study was done to address the area's increasing traffic demands, which are due to growth trends, changes in land use, and regional transportation improvements. She stated that the study's objective is to develop a 20 year transportation improvement plan - one that will optimize economic efficiency; minimize environmental impacts; minimize impacts to neighborhoods; and maximize transportation mobility. She stated that the study will determine short and long term transportation improvements. She stated that they got to the point where they are today by developing alternative improvements, such as identifying study area needs - existing and future deficiencies; and by conducting a traffic analysis of travel demands and levels of service (LOS). She stated that they drafted a Transportation Plan for the 2020 network, based on technical considerations; PAC, CAC, TAC and public input; and the fact that projects best address transportation deficiencies. She discussed the recommended phasing plan, noting that it is based on need and partnership programs and that it would be done in three (3) phases, being: 1-5 Years - Programmed (already earmarked for funding); 6-10 Years - Planned or Underway (planned or underway in some form or another); and 11-20 Years - Long-range (projects that may be needed in the longer term). She noted that the areas highlighted in blue, under said phasing plans, were already in the Capital Improvements Program and were part of their recommendation. She stated that the action being requested this date was for adoption of the Draft Transportation Plan; adoption of the Phasing Plan; and concurrency to initiate a Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) for Hartwood Marsh/Marsh Road between Lake and Orange Counties, noting that Orange County has identified Hartwood Marsh Road as a significant arterial for local east/west movement in the study area. She stated that now would be the time to start coming together and coordinating that project.
Commr. Pool stated that Hartwood Marsh Road could be a major east/west corridor, if improvements were made, so he applauded the efforts. He questioned whether Mr. Stivender had a figure on how many traffic counts one could see on Hartwood Marsh Road, if it were a better, more viable road.
Mr. Stivender stated that a four-lane segment is being recommended within the next five years, which he noted would handle a substantial amount of traffic.
Mr. Victor Poteat, Senior Vice President, Post, Buckley, Schuh and Jernigan, addressed the Board stating that a cooperative effort exists, not only between Orange and Lake Counties, but also between Lake County and the Orange County Expressway Authority, which he noted is very important, as far as looking at the major corridors. He stated that the impact of improvements east/west to what may be used as an expressway system is also very real; therefore, he feels that the coordination that takes place is important. He stated that the further south the expressway connection is moved from SR 50, there will be a lessening of traffic over the short-run and, if the County develops north and south between SR 50 and Hwy. 192, that traffic will fluctuate over time. He stated that he felt Hartwood Marsh Road would vary from 12,000 to 40,000 vehicles per day by the year 2020, with the expressway in place; however, if the improvements to Hartwood Marsh Road are not made, there will be more traffic on the expressway. He stated that, as the people doing the study for the Expressway Authority go forward, they are going to look at the traffic volumes in different areas and see what the realistic funding could be for those areas and they will look at it with and without Hartwood Marsh Road being improved. He stated that it will probably take a front-end leadership role, as far as the improvements go.
On a motion by Commr. Pool, seconded by Commr. Stivender and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board approved adoption of the Draft Transportation Plan; adoption of the Phasing Plan; and concurrency to initiate a Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) for Hartwood Marsh/Marsh Road between Lake and Orange Counties, as presented this date by Post, Buckley, Schuh and Jernigan.
Commr. Cadwell was not present at this meeting.
CITIZEN QUESTION AND COMMENT PERIOD
Ms. Jean Kaminski, Executive Director, Homebuilders Association of Lake County, addressed the Board stating that the Florida Homebuilders Association and the Florida Association of School Boards is planning a large event to encourage the Florida Legislature to support Florida's future, by identifying a broad based funding source for schools - a funding source that is ongoing and recurring and that is bondable. She stated that, in conjunction with that, trucks will be hauling approximately 15,000 2x4's that state "Fund Florida's Future - Schools for Our Children" to Tallahassee, with over 400 of them coming from Lake County alone, in support of said cause. She stated that a news conference will be held at her office on Tuesday, March 13, 2001, at 2:30 p.m., regarding said event, and invited the Board to attend, if possible.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES/PRESENTATIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE LAKE COUNTY CODE, REGARDING POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION AND THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, placed the proposed Ordinance on the floor for its first and final reading, by title only, as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE LAKE COUNTY CODE ENTITLED CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD; AMENDING SECTION 8-1 ENTITLED MEMBERSHIP, OFFICER, RULES; AMENDING SECTION 8-2, ENTITLED POWERS AND DUTIES; DELETING SECTION 8-3, ENTITLED GENERALLY; AMENDING SECTION 8-4 ENTITLED ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE; PROVIDING FOR HEARING TO DETERMINE COSTS AND IMPOSE PAYMENT OF REASONABLE ENFORCEMENT FEES ON REPEAT VIOLATORS; AMENDING SECTION 8-5 ENTITLED WRITTEN NOTICE; PROVIDING FOR MAILING OF NOTICES TO ADDRESS GIVEN BY TAX COLLECTOR; AMENDING SECTION 8-6 ENTITLED FORMAL HEARINGS AND ORDERS; DELETING SECTION 8-7 ENTITLED FORMAL HEARING PROCEDURE; AMENDING SECTION 8-10 ENTITLED ORDERS OF FINES; PROVIDING FOR A $5,000 FINE FOR IRREVERSIBLE OR IRREPARABLE VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF ORDERS OF FINE THROUGH COURT JUDGMENT; AMENDING SECTION 8-12 ENTITLED AUTHORITY TO ISSUE CITATIONS; AMENDING SECTION 8-14 ENTITLED VIOLATIONS PROCEDURE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE LAKE COUNTY CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The Chairman opened the public hearing.
No one was present in opposition to the request.
There being no one present who wished to address the Board, the Chairman closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Commr. Pool, seconded by Commr. Stivender and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board approved Ordinance No. 2001-24, amending Chapter 8 of the Lake County Code, regarding powers and duties of the Code Enforcement Division and the Code Enforcement Board.
Commr. Cadwell was not present at this meeting.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES/PRESENTATIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING
LAKE COUNTY PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY SECTION 8 RENTAL
ASSISTANCE PLAN
Mr. Fletcher Smith, Senior Director, Community Services, addressed the Board stating that, on January 16, 2001, the Board approved publication of the Public Housing Agency's Five Year Plan, which he noted has been on display at libraries and various other locations in the community for public inspection. He stated that the plan requires Lake County to explain how it is addressing the four (4) major goals that HUD (Housing and Urban Development) has for improving housing in Lake County, as well as in the nation. He stated that the purpose of said goals is to increase the availability of affordable, decent, safe housing, to improve the community's quality of life and economic vitality, and to help families and individuals become more self sufficient. He discussed how the plan works and noted that the County is planning to look at developing some special programs, within the next several years, that will address some of the needs. He stated that one of the major needs staff has seen is involuntary displacement, which he alluded to. He stated that the plan has been under public inspection for 45 days and an advisory committee has been informed about it and has had a chance to look it over. He stated that the County has not received any comments from the people that have been identified for the Section 8 Housing Rental Assistance Program; therefore, staff would like to present the plan to HUD. He stated that there is a 75 day turnaround time for HUD to review the plan and make any comments or suggest any changes. He stated that, if any changes are requested, staff will notify the Board of same.
The Chairman opened the public hearing.
No one was present in opposition to the request.
There being no one present who wished to address the Board, the Chairman closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Commr. Stivender, seconded by Commr. Pool and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board approved the Lake County Public Housing Agency Section 8 Rental Assistance Plan, as presented by staff.
Commr. Cadwell was not present at this meeting.
CITIZEN QUESTION AND COMMENT PERIOD (CONT'D.)
Mr. Don Schreiner, who is a member of the Lake County Board of Adjustments, present this date representing CAMP (Citizens Against Merchant Power), addressed the Board and commended them for the way they have conducted themselves during some of the more difficult Board Meetings. He stated that he hoped his group would receive the same kind of consideration, should they have to come before the Board anytime in the future, with regard to the Merchant Power Plant that was proposed to be built at CR 437 and SR 44. He noted that the application for the power plant has been withdrawn, but expects that it might be coming before the Board sometime in the future. He distributed to the Board a quote from Mr. John Ruskin (1819-1900), which was written over 100 years old, entitled "The Seven Lamps of Architecture", which he read into the record, noting that said quote has hung in his office for years. He stated that the Board is a father to the residents of Lake County and must watch the County's growth. He stated that they realize growth is coming, but ask that it be managed growth and that it benefit not only those people who are coming to the County from other areas, but those people who already live, work, and worship in the County and love it.
COUNTY MANAGER'S DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
CONTRACTS, LEASES AND AGREEMENTS/GRANTS/PUBLIC WORKS
RESOLUTIONS/TRANSPORTATION
Mr. Jim Stivender, Jr., Senior Director, Public Works, addressed the Board and requested approval of the following items, noting that they were self-explanatory.
On a motion by Commr. Stivender, seconded by Commr. Hill and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board approved the following requests:
Request for approval of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners Transit Substance Abuse Policy.
Request for approval of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners Transit System Safety Program Plan.
Request for approval of LifeStream Behavioral Center's/Lake County Transit (LCT) selected transportation subcontractors.
Request for approval of the Agreement between the Village Center Community Development District (VCDD) and the Lake County Board of County Commissioners for the provision of transportation services.
Request for approval of the operator contract with Sunrise ARC for their transportation services.
Request for approval of the Mid-Florida Community Services Agreement for the provision of Transportation Services.
ADDENDUM NO. 1
COUNTY MANAGER'S DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
CONTRACTS, LEASES AND AGREEMENTS/GRANTS/PUBLIC WORKS
RESOLUTIONS/TRANSPORTATION (CONT'D.)
Request for approval of the Transportation Disadvantaged Trip Equipment Grant Application, covering March 1, 2001 through June 30, 2001; and supporting Resolution No. 2001-44.
Request for approval of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) for the 5311 Grant; and supporting Resolution No. 2001-45.
Commr. Cadwell was not present at this meeting.
ADDENDUM NO. 1
COUNTY MANAGER'S DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS (CONT'D.)
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BUDGETS/BUDGET TRANSFERS
FACILITIES AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS/COUNTY PROPERTY/JAILS
Mr. Mike Anderson, Senior Director, Facilities and Capital Improvements, addressed the Board and explained this request, stating that there were two items under this request, the first being the chilled water lines that provide air conditioning for all the County buildings. He stated that, when the Lake County Judicial Center and the new Jail were constructed, the County opted to go with chilled water, because it is more reliable and the most cost effective media for cooling. He stated that, when the County renovated the Administration Building, the Historical Courthouse, and the Sheriff's Office, the chilled water line system was extended to said buildings. He stated that the water is conveyed through a supply and return line and noted that, over the last 6 to 8 years, the County has been experiencing some fairly extensive system failures and has had numerous occasions where there have been early indications of pending failure, which he noted have been able to be handled over the weekend. He stated that the system is showing signs of wear and he is concerned about a major failure, which he noted would shut down critical portions of Lake County's government, including the Jail. He stated that the PVC pipe system will be replaced with an insulated welded steel pipe system, which he noted he has confidence in, because it is a proven media for conveying chilled water.
Mr. Anderson stated that the second item is the replacement of the HVAC system for Prelude, which he noted was built as a stand alone facility. He stated that it has the old Freon air conditioning system, which has since been phased out. He stated that it has reached its life expectancy of 10 to 12 years and is now in need of total replacement. He stated that both items will come out of the Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund, however, noted that the costs involved with both items are estimated costs.
On a motion by Commr. Pool, seconded by Commr. Stivender and carried unanimously by a 4-0 vote, the Board approved a request from Facilities and Capital Improvements for approval and transfer of funds to replace and upgrade the Government Complex chilled water lines, and to upgrade the Prelude to a chilled/hot water system, in the amount of $1,491,000.00.
Commr. Cadwell was not present at this meeting.
COUNTY MANAGER'S DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS (CONT'D.)
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Mr. Bill Gilley, Senior Director, Solid Waste Management Services, addressed the Board and explained this request, stating that it was the result of a number of discussions he had previously had with the Board, one being the recent Worksession and the other being the last Fiscal Retreat. He stated that there are some long-term issues and strategies that staff is trying to work on, noting that one of the things they would like to do is update the Master Plan, which would include looking at the projections of Solid Waste by category and type, over the next 5 to 10 years, and evaluating what the County has, as far as systems at the landfill and what kind of life span is expected of them. He stated that staff has also been talking with neighboring counties about the possibility of partnering with them, regarding the possibility of a regional landfill option, or transferring all or part of the County's waste out to neighboring facilities. He stated that the biggest concern is what the County is going to do after the Ogden Martin issue is resolved, which he elaborated on. He stated that staff is looking at trends in the region and will be back before the Board on April 10, 2001, as part of the Litter Team presentation, to discuss universal collection options and how the County can better manage its waste. He stated that staff is also looking at opportunities to generate revenue, either by changing the way the County does business, or by looking for waste that the County may be able to handle differently. He stated that he was requesting approval from the Board to move forward with investigating the alternatives he alluded to.
On a motion by Commr. Pool, seconded by Commr. Stivender and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board approved a request from Solid Waste Management Services for approval and authorization for staff to explore and investigate alternative solid waste management facilities and practices, as alluded to this date.
Commr. Cadwell was not present at this meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/COMMITTEES
Commr. Stivender requested that this matter be postponed until the Board Meeting of March 13, 2001, to allow some additional applicants to apply for the positions that are open, who were not aware of said openings.
On a motion by Commr. Stivender, seconded by Commr. Hill and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board approved to postpone action regarding the appointment of individuals to vacant positions on the Environmental Protection Advisory Board until the Board Meeting of March 13, 2001.
Commr. Cadwell was not present at this meeting.
REPORTS
COUNTY ATTORNEY
ORDINANCES
Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, explained this request, stating that it was a request for approval to advertise an Ordinance creating a new Community Development District for Mission Inn, who is embarking on a residential development adjacent to the Mission Inn Hotel. He stated that a public hearing will be held in April of this year, at which time the Board will receive a full report from staff, regarding the matter, along with a recommendation.
Commr. Hill requested that a worksession be held, before the Ordinance is approved, to allow her, as a new Commissioner, to fully understand Community Development Districts, in general.
Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, informed the Board that they were once given a presentation regarding Community Development Districts and that staff would be happy to repeat said presentation, for the benefit of the new Commissioners. He stated that the Board is required to act on the request before them this date, however, noted that the public hearing for approval of the Ordinance could be scheduled for May 1, 2001, to allow time for a worksession to be held.
On a motion by Commr. Stivender, seconded by Commr. Hill and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board approved a request from the County Attorney for approval to advertise the Ordinance creating a Community Development District for Packing House By-Products d/b/a Mission Inn Golf and Tennis Resort.
Commr. Cadwell was not present at this meeting.
REPORTS
COUNTY MANAGER
MEETINGS/LAWS AND LEGISLATION
Ms. Sue Whittle, County Manager, informed the Board as to what occurred at the National Association of Counties' Legislative Conference that she attended recently in Washington, D.C., noting that she felt the conference was an extremely good one. She stated that she felt the program was the best that she had ever seen at one of the Legislative Conferences. She stated that they addressed smart growth, children's issues, etc., and that she was able to meet with Representative Cliff Stearns, who was very supportive of some of the issues she discussed with him, particularly that of funding for transportation - some of the issues that were addressed by Mr. Jim Stivender, Jr., Senior Director, Public Works, earlier in the meeting. She stated that she hoped their discussion would work well for the County.
REPORTS
COMMISSIONER POOL - DISTRICT 2
MISCELLANEOUS/MUNICIPALITIES
Commr. Pool informed the Board that he would like to congratulate the Mt. Dora Chamber of Commerce on its Installation Banquet that was held recently, noting that it was a very nice banquet and was well attended.
REPORTS
COMMISSIONER HANSON - CHAIRMAN AND DISTRICT 4
RESOLUTIONS/STATE AGENCIES
On a motion by Commr. Pool, seconded by Commr. Stivender and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board approved Resolution No. 2001-42, in support of the State of Florida's purchase of 1,507 acres of land located within the Wekiva River Protection Area in Lake and Orange Counties.
Commr. Cadwell was not present at this meeting.
ADDENDUM NO. 1
REPORTS
COMMISSIONER HANSON - CHAIRMAN AND DISTRICT 4
RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEALTH
On a motion by Commr. Stivender, seconded by Commr. Pool and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board approved Resolution No. 2001-43, declaring March 2001 as Mental Retardation Month in Lake County.
Commr. Cadwell was not present at this meeting.
REPORTS
COMMISSIONER HANSON - CHAIRMAN AND DISTRICT 4
FAIRGROUNDS/MISCELLANEOUS
Commr. Hanson reminded the Board about the Gator Gathering to be held this evening at the Lake County Fairgrounds and noted that she appreciated the help of those members of the Board who agreed to serve.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 10:35 a.m.
________________________________ CATHERINE C. HANSON, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
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JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK
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