The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, July 2, 2002, 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: Robert A. Pool, Chairman; Welton G. Cadwell, Vice Chairman; Jennifer Hill; Catherine C. Hanson; and Debbie Stivender. Others present were: Melanie Marsh, Assistant County Attorney; William "Bill" Neron, County Manager; Wendy Taylor, Executive Office Manager, Board of County Commissioner's Office; and Sandra Carter, Deputy Clerk.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
Commr. Cadwell gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA UPDATE
Mr. Bill Neron, County Manager, informed the Board that there was an Addendum No. 1 to the Agenda, containing several items for approval under the Consent Agenda and Departmental Business, as well as several Commissioner's Reports, and an Addendum No. 2, containing a request from Budget and Administrative Services - Procurement Services. He stated that, under his Reports, he would like to discuss the schedule for the Budget Workshops next week.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Cadwell, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the Minutes of June 4, 2002 (Regular Meeting), as presented.
CLERK OF COURTS' CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Stivender and carried unanimously, by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the following requests:
List of Warrants
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.
Bonds - Contractor
Request for approval of Contractor Bonds, New and Cancellation, as follows:
New
5943-02 Joseph A. Saladino (Electrical)
5944-02 Neese Irrigation
5950-02 Linda Wise and Edward Wise d/b/a Cange's Nursery, Inc.
5951-02 Michael Reed d/b/a Always Green Irrigation and Landscaping
Cancellation
5841-02 B & B Contractors, Inc. (Chris Brauckmuller)
Monthly Distribution of Revenue Traffic/Criminal Cases
Request to acknowledge receipt of Monthly Distribution of Revenue Traffic/Criminal Cases for the Month ending May 31, 2002, in the amount of $192,597.33. Same period last year: $554,796.75.
Ordinance from City of Minneola
Request to acknowledge receipt of Ordinance No. 2002-06, from the City of Minneola, for voluntary annexation, as follows: amending the boundaries of the City of Minneola by including approximately 2.43 acres of property generally located west of U.S. Highway 27 and North of County Road 561A, as described. Passed and ordained the 28th day of May, 2002, by the City Council of the City of Minneola, Florida.
Citizen's Annual Financial Report
Request to acknowledge receipt of copy of seventh Citizen's Annual Financial Report, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001, from the Orange County Comptroller.
Operational Audit of District Board of Trustees of Lake-Sumter Community College
Request to acknowledge receipt of copy of Report No. 02-209, an Operational Audit of the District Board of Trustees of Lake-Sumter Community College, for the period January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001, and Selected Transactions through March 31, 2002, from the Auditor General, State of Florida.
Satisfaction of Judgment
Request for approval of Satisfaction of Judgment for State of Florida vs. Garcia Gustavo, in the amount of $200.00, Case No. 01-283MMA, fully releasing and discharging the Final Judgment against Garcia Gustavo, entered on July 10, 2001, and recorded in OR Book 1987, Page 112, of the Public Records of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Lake County, Florida; and authorized proper signatures on same.
Satisfaction and Release of Fine
Request for approval of Satisfaction and Release of Fine, fully releasing and discharging Judith M. Jenkins from Reduction of Order of Fine, in the amount of $300.00, dated May 15, 2002, and recorded in OR Book 2116, Pages 1536 through 1537, of the Public Records of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Lake County, Florida, on May 20, 2002; and authorized proper signatures on same.
Release of Fine
Request for approval of Release of Fine, fully releasing and discharging Oliver Clifford Schofield from the Order of Fine, in the amount of $1,200.00, dated December 13, 1996, and recorded in OR Book 1483, Pages 2253 and 2254, of the Public Records of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Lake County, Florida, on December 17, 1996; and authorized proper signatures on same.
Release of Fine
Request for approval of Release of Fine, fully releasing and discharging Arie and Louise H. Butler, Stella Butler, and Charles Butler from Reduction of Order of Fine, in the amount of zero dollars, dated May 15, 2002, and recorded in OR Book 2116, Pages 1534 through 1535, of the Public Records of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Lake County, Florida, on May 20, 2002; and authorized proper signatures on same.
Satisfaction and Release of Fine
Request for approval of Satisfaction and Release of Fine, fully releasing Professional Realty Advisors, Inc., as Trustee for Minnehaha Joint Venture, from Reduction of Order of Fine, in the amount of $1,750.00, dated May 15, 2002, and recorded in OR Book 2116, Pages 1538 through 1541, of the Public Records of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Lake County, Florida, on May 20, 2002; and authorized proper signatures on same.
Lake-Sumter Emergency Medical Services Proposed Annual Budget for FY 2002/2003
Request to acknowledge receipt of Lake-Sumter Emergency Medical Services Proposed Annual Budget for Fiscal Year October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003.
COUNTY MANAGER'S CONSENT AGENDA
Commr. Hill stated that she would like to pull Item I. A.1., on Addendum No. 2, a request from Budget and Administrative Services - Procurement Services for approval and authorization to purchase furniture from Office Environment Center, Inc. (OEC) for $106,485.57, for the Clerk's Record Center, for the Department of Public Works, Capital Projects Division, for discussion.
On a motion by Commr. Cadwell, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the following requests:
Budget and Administrative Services - Budget
Request for approval of the following:
Budget transfer from Special Reserve - Resort/Development Tax to Aids to Private Organizations, Economic Development and Tourism, in the amount of $5,000.00. The Tourist Development Council (TDC) has approved the expenditure of $5,000.00 to help fund the Greenways and Trails project of the Friends of Lake Apopka. Funds are available in the Special Reserve account of the Resort/Development Tax Fund. Lake County TDC has approved funds to support the Lake Apopka Cleanup in the past.
Budget transfer from Regular Salaries - Cultural, Heritage and Natural Tourism, in the amount of $23,000.00, and Special Reserve - Resort/Development Tax, in the amount of $17,000.00 (total amount $40,000.00), to Economic Development and Tourism, Regular Salaries, in the amount of $40,000.00. A transfer in the Resort/Development Tax Fund is needed for salaries for the remainder of the fiscal year. During the reorganization of the department, a large payout was made to a departing employee. Partial funding is available, because one position was deleted. Additional funds must come from the Special Reserve of the Resort/Development Tax Fund.
Budget transfer from Contingency - Sheriff to Constitutional Offices/Sheriff, Law Enforcement Operating, in the amount of $20,000.00. Pursuant to F.S. 30.49, the Sheriff is requesting a transfer, in the amount of $20,000.00, from Contingency - Sheriff to the Law Enforcement Operating account.
Check Request (Direct Pay) from the Clerk's Office for payment of Criminal Court costs for May, 2002. The request exceeds the County Manager's approval limit of $25,000.00. Total payment is for $36,627.00.
Budget and Administrative Services - Geographic Information Services
Request for approval of Interlocal Agreement between Lake County and the Town of Lady Lake, relating to the creation, distribution, and sharing of geographic information.
Budget and Administrative Services - Procurement Services
Request for approval to declare surplus items, authorize disposal at public auction to the highest bidder, and authorize the Procurement Services Director to sign vehicle titles.
Budget and Administrative Services - Risk Management
Request for approval of Workers' Compensation settlement for Linda Harris, in the amount of $26,800.00; and to authorize the Chairman to execute the appropriate document(s), subject to the County Attorney's review and approval.
Request for approval of Workers' Compensation settlement for William W. Hampton, in the amount of $10,000.00; and to authorize the Chairman to execute the appropriate documents(s), subject to the County Attorney's review and approval.
Economic Development and Tourism
Request for approval to give $5,000.00 to the Friends of Lake Apopka's Greenways and Trails project.
Growth Management
Request for approval to accept and execute Agreement between Lake County and Roe Properties, Inc., Relating to Issuance of Building Permits While Platting is in Progress, to pull one building permit.
Public Works
Request for approval and execution of a Purchase Agreement with George F. McCabe, as Trustee of the George F. McCabe Family Trust, for right-of-way, in conjunction with the intersection improvements at 44C/C468, in the Leesburg area.
Request for approval and execution of a Drainage Easement to Florida Department of Transportation, for the intersection of SR 19 and CR 448 Extension.
Request for approval and authorization to release a Letter of Credit, for Performance, in the amount of $404,542.52; accept a Maintenance Bond, in the amount of $32,144.16; execute a Developer's Agreement, for Maintenance of Improvements, between Lake County and The Siena Home Corporation; and execute Resolution No. 2002-99, accepting Roper Boulevard (CR1048A), Goldenstar Lane (CR1047B), Copperleaf Way (CR1047C), and Windflower Court (CR1048) into the County Road Maintenance System, all relating to the Spring Valley, Phase II subdivision. Spring Valley, Phase II, consists of 47 lots and Spring Valley, Phase III, consists of 34 lots - Commission District 2.
Request for approval of Resolution No. 2002-100, authorizing the posting of speed limit signs on the following roads:
Leesburg Area:
Silver Trail (5626) Camp Street (5337)
Genny's Lane (5626A) Treasure Island Road (5726)
Rum Run (5626B) N. Treasure Island Road (5827)
Mutiny Point (5626C) E. Treasure Island Road (5729)
Treasure Cove Road (5626D)
Clermont area:
Autumn Wind Loop (0738) Loch Lane (0840G)
Summer Elm Avenue (0738B) Pineloch Loop (0840H)
Request for approval and authorization to execute Change Order No. 2, in the amount of $243,112.47, for Intersection Improvements at Hook Street (CR1346) and South Hancock Road (CR1254), relating to Hook Street, Phase 1, Construction Project No. 2002-02.
Request for approval and authorization to execute Change Order No. 2, in the amount of $4,150.00, for concrete weirs, relating to CR448 Extension Project No. 2001-10.
Request for approval and authorization to accept the following:
Statutory Quitclaim Deed
Trinity Assembly of God, Inc.
Thomas Avenue Extension
Statutory Warranty Deeds
Emile J. Pirotte
Jewell Drive
Earl M. Huddleston, Jr.
Keene Road (5-8165)
Gary and Vickie Larose
N. Buckhill Road (3-2739)
Mark and Roxanne Chapman
Old CR 50 (2-1551)
David and Sheli Denison
Twin Ponds Road (5-7676)
Thomas Neil MacQuarrie
Jewell Drive
ADDENDUM NO. 1
COUNTY MANAGER'S CONSENT AGENDA
Budget and Administrative Services - Budget
Request for approval of the following:
Budget transfer from General Fund of $10,200.00 to Community Services, Professional Services. Funds are needed for services to be provided to the Transportation Disadvantaged Division by the Center of Urban Transportation and Research of the University of South Florida. The services are related to preparing an RFP and selecting a transit provider, under the Transportation Disadvantaged and Deviated Fixed Route Programs.
Budget transfer from County Transportation Trust Fund of $41,612.00 to Buildings. Funds are needed to replace the roofs on the Leesburg and Minneola maintenance facilities.
Budget transfer from Sales Tax Capital Projects Fund of $50,000.00 to Aids to Government Agencies. On May 12, 2002, the Board of County Commissioners approved to spend up to $52,000.00 to support the Main Street streetscape in the City of Tavares. The Sales Tax Capital Projects - Roads account was designated for this expense. Per County Finance, funding must be transferred to the Aids to Government Agencies (810) account to pay another governmental agency.
Public Works
Request for approval to award emergency repair contract for electrical service at the Fairgrounds.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES
EMPLOYEE AWARDS
The Chairman presented Employee Awards, as follows:
Award to Employees with Fifteen Years of Service to the County
Tensley D. Williams, Equipment Operator I, Public Works/Road Operations
Earl Ron Allen, Senior Building Inspector, Growth Management/Building Services
Award to Employee with Twenty Years of Service to the County
Dorothy C. Heald, Office Associate II, Community Services/Agricultural Education Services/Cooperative Extension Services
Plaque to Retiring Employee with Thirteen Years and Nine Months of Service to the County (carried over from June 4th BCC Meeting)
Robert L. Book, Senior CAD Technician, Public Works/Engineering
PRESENTATION
WEST ORANGE SOUTH LAKE TRANSPORTATION TASK FORCE LEGISLATIVE
REPORT
Mayor Jon Vanderley, Mayor of Oakland, addressed the Board and thanked them for their past and continued support of the West Orange South Lake Transportation Task Force, which he noted he has chaired for the past couple of years. He stated that he did not feel he could overstate the significance of the benefits of the cooperative effort that the Task Force has created, noting that, when their representatives go to Tallahassee informing them that there are two counties and five cities signed on to an idea, it gives them an incredible amount of leverage. He recapped the progress of the Task Force, to date, with regard to the Hwy. 50 project, which was started two and a half years ago, noting that, with this year's budget, it is funded through the complete design. He stated that a PD&E review will be given at the regular Task Force Meeting scheduled to be held July 11, 2002, and invited the Board to attend.
Mayor Vanderley stated that there are three or four different scenarios for the Hwy. 27/50 interchange and they are trying to pick the one that is the least disruptive and least costly, with regard to right-of-way acquisition. He stated that there are some concerns they would like the Board to address, one being to acquire $1.2 million for Hook Street, in Clermont. He stated that, apparently, there have been some problems with right-of-way acquisition for said street. He stated that he had been instructed by Representative Johnson to encourage the Board to move as quickly as they can, in that regard, so that those funds can be protected. He stated that another thing that has come out of the Task Force, which he feels the Board has probably been made aware of, is the fact that they have been working on an overlay for the entire length of Hwy. 50, which he elaborated on, noting that he feels it will make a tremendous difference. He encouraged the Board's support and thoughts on the matter, as Lake County's section of Hwy. 50 develops. He stated that, if Lake County has any issues that they feel the Task Force can help them with, to bring them to their attention and they will do everything they can to help.
The Board thanked Mayor Vanderley for his report.
PRESENTATION
LAND USE FORECAST ALLOCATION MODELING (LUFAM)
Mr. Craig Batsone, Canin Associates, Urban and Environmental Planners/Landscape Architects, addressed the Board stating that LUFAM (Land Use Forecast Allocation Modeling) is an integrated land use and socioeconomic data development system, or a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tool, that his firm developed to help local governments analyze and forecast growth throughout their communities. He stated that every department within the Government will contribute data to LUFAM and, through analysis, be able to use the results. He stated that it is population and employment data that is used for almost every type of study that the County does, from comprehensive planning to transportation planning, schools planning, services planning, and fiscal analysis. He stated that his firm has implemented this technique with several clients, one of them being Metroplan Orlando, the regional transportation body for Seminole, Orange, and Osceola counties. He stated that Orange County has 643,000 acres, with only 27% of said acreage currently being developed, however, noted that only 17% of the County still remains as developable land, with most of it being on the east side of the County. He stated that his firm will be looking at said growth and how it is going to start impacting Lake County. He reviewed a graph indicating how things have been progressing, as well as a couple of screen captures of the application that his firm developed, noting that staff can go into small areas, look at the data that the application has developed, review the data, and, if the population is high or low, they can start to adjust population and employment data at a very fine level. He stated that, with regard to school districts, it is a very useful tool for when redistricting issues come up, noting that they can start redistricting before development occurs, so that they are not displacing as many students.
Mr. Batsone stated that some of the key benefits to using the LUFAM is that the County has a countywide parcel analysis, using the GIS software, that a few years ago was not available. He stated that, due to recent advances and work that the County has been doing, with regard to its GIS data, he feels that LUFAM is a tool that could be quite valuable. He stated that, in using it, every department in the County will be using the same data base, which will help develop some continuity between groups within the organization, as well as with studies that are going on. He stated that it is extremely easy to modify input data, adjust information, and then re-run the analysis. He stated that the County would be able to run different growth scenarios, as well. He stated that it is an efficient application and will give the County accurate input - far more accurate than anything that is available at the present time.
Mr. Greg Welstead, Deputy County Manager, addressed the Board and gave them an update as to where the County is, with regard to its GIS project, at this time. He stated that, over the past several months, he has been working with GIS, doing data input himself, so that he can better understand what data is available to the Board, as well as to monitor the progress of the project. He stated that staff plans to have all the County's parcel data input into the system by the end of August of this year and they are currently in the process of updating an Internet access GIS product that will allow the citizens of the County to access the data base from their homes. He further elaborated on the matter.
Commr. Hanson stated that she felt there might be an advantage to having some consistency with the other counties and that it may be something the County might want to look into.
The Board thanked Mr. Batsone for his presentation.
Mr. Bill Neron, County Manager, informed the Board that, when he came on board with the County approximately seven months ago, he was told that his first priority needed to be to get the GIS up and running. He stated that there are a lot of various programs and software, however, with the limited funds that the County has available, staff is going to take some baby steps and get the data base built and then, as funds become available and staff gets more comfortable with the system, they will want to enhance it to its fullest capability. He stated that he feels the GIS is the backbone of the County's administrative structure, for the Board and staff to make good, conscious policy and funding decisions about the growth and development of the County. He stated that it is a very, very important tool for the County to have within its capabilities and he feels that by next fiscal year, the County will be in that position.
Commr. Hanson stated that she feels it is important for staff to talk with Mr. Batsone and his staff, to find out what the County might be lacking.
Mr. Neron stated that staff would be happy to meet with them and do a comparison, to see where their program leads and what capabilities the County has within its existing plan.
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY (PHA) ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002 AND FIVE YEAR PLAN AND PROGRESS REPORT COVERING FISCAL YEARS 2002 TO 2004
Ms. Mary "Mickey" Mahoney, Resident Member, Public Housing Agency Governing Board, joined the Commissioners on the dais, as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Ms. Cheryl Thomas, Housing and Community Development Division, Community Services, addressed the Board stating that Ms. Mahoney had joined the Commissioners on the dais, as required, for her vote to be counted; therefore, she wished to bring two requests before them for action. She stated that the Third Annual Plan and Progress Report has been reviewed by the Resident Advisory Board and has been posted for public review and input for the required 45 day period and that the action before the Board this date is to have a public hearing, to allow one final opportunity for the public to present comments on the plan, and, at the conclusion of the public hearing, they would like for the Board to approve the plan and authorize the Chairman to sign all of the certification documents.
The Chairman opened the public hearing.
No one present wished to address the Board.
There being no one present who wished to address the Board, the Chairman closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Commr. Cadwell, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, by a 6-0 vote, the Board approved the Public Housing Agency (PHA) Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2002 and Five Year Plan and Progress Report Covering Fiscal Years 2002 to 2004. PUBLIC HEARING
STORAGE TANKS ENFORCEMENT ORDINANCE
Ms. Melanie Marsh, Assistant 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; CREATING ARTICLE V, CHAPTER 21, LAKE COUNTY CODE, TO BE ENTITLED POLLUTANT STORAGE TANK REGULATION; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REGULATIONS COVERING POLLUTANT STORAGE TANKS AND RELATED CONTAMINATION CLEANUP CRITERIA FOR THE PURPOSES OF A COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION PROGRAM; AMENDING CHAPTER 8, LAKE COUNTY CODE, ENTITLED CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD; PROVIDING FOR INCREASED FINES PURSUANT TO SECTION 162.09(2)(D), FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE LAKE COUNTY CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Allen Hewitt, Director of Water Resources, Growth Management Department, addressed the Board stating that staff currently takes cases involving Code Enforcement complaints and violations that they investigate and turns them over to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), who in turn forwards them to Tallahassee to the Office of the General Counsel. He stated that the proposed Ordinance will allow the County to enforce Code Enforcement rules and regulations at the local level, before the Code Enforcement Board. He stated that sometimes violations will go on for two to five years, once they get into the system, and staff hopes this Ordinance will reduce the redundancy of the investigation process and allow them to adjudicate them much faster. He noted that, if any fines are involved, they will stay in Lake County.
Commr. Hill stated that she liked the idea that no additional personnel will be needed; however, she questioned whether the County will be responsible for cleanup, if a property owner does not comply with the Ordinance.
Mr. Hewitt stated that the issue of cleanup will not be a county concern, it will be up to the State.
The Chairman opened the public hearing.
No one present wished to address the Board.
There being no one present who wished to address the Board, the Chairman closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Commr. Cadwell, seconded by Commr. Stivender and carried unanimously, by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved Ordinance No. 2002-54, concerning Level III Enforcement, Chapter 62-671, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), and the Environmental Litigation Reform Act (ELRA) Penalty Guidelines, relating to Storage Tanks Enforcement. CITIZEN QUESTION AND COMMENT PERIOD
Commr. Pool informed the Board that he had been asked by Mr. Roy Hunter, President, Northeast Lake Chamber of Commerce, to remind them that they had been invited to attend a Summer Celebration that is scheduled to be held at the Spring Creek Elementary School, in Paisley, on Saturday, July 6, 2002, at 1:30 p.m., to hear the Brian Laurie Orchestra from Paisley, Scotland, who will be performing.
ADDENDUM NO. 1 (CONT'D.)
COUNTY MANAGER'S DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
COMMUNITY SERVICES - SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR CENTER OF URBAN TRANSPORTATION AND RESEARCH (CUTR) AT UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
Mr. Bill Neron, County Manager, explained this request, stating that the County periodically goes out for bid for this service and this is just in the normal rotation to do it. He stated that the cost involved will be $10,200.00, which will be taken out of the Reserve - Contingency account. He stated that the Board approved the budget amendment earlier in the meeting, however, noted that it was contingent upon this request being approved.
On a motion by Commr. Stivender, seconded by Commr. Cadwell and carried unanimously, by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved a request from Community Services for approval of the Scope of Services for the Center of Urban Transportation and Research (CUTR) at the University of South Florida (USF); and authorized the County Manager and the County Attorney to sign the Final Agreement with CUTR, in the amount of $10,200.00.
ADDENDUM NO. 2
COUNTY MANAGER'S CONSENT AGENDA (CONT'D.)
BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - PROCUREMENT SERVICES
Commr. Hill informed the Board that she asked that this request be pulled from the County Manager's Consent Agenda, for discussion, because she has a problem with receiving requests at the last minute that involve money. She questioned whether the specifications involved with the request would still be the same, whether the quote was still valid, and why the Board was receiving it at the very last minute, if it was quoted six months ago or more.
Mr. Bill Neron, County Manager, stated that on a lot of items the County receives, it gets quotes on either an annual basis, or piggybacked on state contracts, which eliminates the County having to go through the bidding process for each and every purchase, where they hold prices for a very long period of time and stabilize those prices. He stated that there are advantages to using an existing program.
Ms. Sarah LaMarche, Senior Director, Budget and Administrative Services, addressed the Board stating that the quote is still valid. She stated that this item was strictly for the Board's information, in light of the fact that the Public Works Department wants to bring to the Board's attention all capital outlay requests.
Commr. Stivender interjected that she also has a problem with getting Addendums to the Agenda, or additional information, just prior to a meeting, because she does not have time to read them. She stated that, unless it involves an absolute emergency, she would rather the Board not receive Addendums to the Agenda.
Mr. Neron stated that he heard the Board's comments and would take them under advisement and make sure that it does not happen again, unless it involves an emergency.
On a motion by Commr. Hill, seconded by Commr. Stivender and carried unanimously, by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved a request from Budget and Administrative Services - Procurement Services for approval and authorization to purchase furniture from Office Environment Center, Inc. (OEC), for $106,485.57, for the Clerk's Record Center, for the Department of Public Works, Capital Projects Division.
OTHER BUSINESS
APPOINTMENTS TO COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE COMMITTEE
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Stivender and carried unanimously, by a 5-0 vote, the Board appointed Mr. Herman Flink as Lake Sumter Medical Society's Representative on the Comprehensive Health Care Committee; and Ms. Cynthia Nash as its Alternate Representative.
APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS TO IMPACT FEE EVALUATION AND REVIEW COMMITTEE
On a motion by Commr. Hill, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, by a 5-0 vote, the Board appointed and reappointed individuals to vacant positions on the Lake County Impact Fee Evaluation and Review Committee, as follows:
United Chambers of Lake County
Mr. Jim Miller (Reappointed)
Lake County League of Cities
Mr. Frank Royce (Reappointed)
Home Builders Association of Lake County
Ms. Jean Kaminski (Reappointed)
Lake County Conservation Council
Mr. Robert Miller (Reappointed)
Lake County Schools
Mr. James Drake (Reappointed)
At-Large Vacancies
Mr. Howard Barry (Reappointed)
Mr. Bill Benham (Reappointed)
Mr. Richard Boliek (Appointed)
Mr. Stephen Koontz (Appointed)
APPOINTMENT TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
On a motion by Commr. Cadwell, seconded by Commr. Hill and carried unanimously, by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved Resolution No. 2002-101, appointing Mr. Charles Strickland to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee as the Lake County League of Cities' Representative, to complete an unexpired term ending November 24, 2002, and to serve a consecutive two-year term.
APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS TO WOMEN'S HALL OF FAME SELECTION COMMITTEE
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Stivender and carried unanimously, by a 5-0 vote, the Board appointed individuals to the Women's Hall of Fame Selection Committee, as follows:
District 1
Ms. Vera Martin (Reappointed)
District 2
Ms. Ann Dupee
District 3
Ms. Gwen Manning (Reappointed)
District 4
Ms. Alta Trask
District 5
Mr. Bob McKee (Reappointed)
REPORTS
COUNTY MANAGER
BUDGET MEETINGS
Mr. Bill Neron, County Manager, discussed how he felt the Board should handle the Budget Meetings, scheduled for Monday, July 8, through Wednesday, July 10, 2002. He suggested that, on Monday, if time allows, the Board discuss the issues that are scheduled to be heard on Tuesday and, by doing so, they could wrap the budget review up in one and a half days, rather than having it extend over a three day period. He noted that he expected the Agenda for Tuesday's Regular Board Meeting to be a light one.
It was the consensus of the Board to handle the budget review as suggested by the County Manager.
REPORTS
COMMISSIONER HILL - DISTRICT 1
ELECTION TO FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
Commr. Hill congratulated Commr. Cadwell on his recent election to the Florida Association of Counties.
ADDENDUM NO. 1 (CONT'D.)
REPORTS
COMMISSIONER POOL - CHAIRMAN AND DISTRICT 2
STATUS OF TAV-LEE TRAIL
Commr. Pool brought up for discussion the issue of the Tav-Lee Trail and the fact that, with regard to the improvements that are being made along the Hwy. 441 corridor in Leesburg, the State is going forward with the project, without enhancements to approximately one and a half miles of the corridor, due to some problems involved with it. He stated that Mr. Ronald Stock, City Manager, City of Leesburg, informed him that he is very optimistic about the Tav-Lee Trail project, in that he has obtained approval for it from Lake Sumter Community College and various land owners and has agreements in hand and a desire to go forward with the trail; however, he wanted to have approval from the Board that, at the same time that the construction along the corridor is underway, the trail be put in, rather than doing it piecemeal. He stated that he feels it will be very difficult to try to do so after the fact.
It was noted that the issue is being looked into.
REPORTS
COMMISSIONER CADWELL - DISTRICT 5
REAPPOINTMENT TO LAKE-SUMTER EMS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
On a motion by Commr. Cadwell, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, by a 5-0 vote, the Board reappointed Mr. Robert Moore as the League of Cities' Representative on the Lake-Sumter Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Board of Directors.
REPORTS
COMMISSIONER STIVENDER - DISTRICT 3
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS
Commr. Stivender urged everyone to attend the Fourth of July celebrations that will be held throughout the County.
REPORTS
COMMISSIONER STIVENDER - DISTRICT 3
COMMISSIONERS' CERTIFICATION
Commr. Stivender congratulated Commr. Hill on becoming a certified County Commissioner, noting that she and Commr. Hill attended 30 hours of classes, to become certified.
REPORTS
COMMISSIONER STIVENDER - DISTRICT 3
FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY FOR EMPLOYEES
Commr. Stivender informed the Board that she had quite a few people ask her about whether the County offices will be closed on Friday, July 5, 2002, due to the fact that some of the other Constitutional Officers will be closing their offices on said day. She questioned how the Board felt about the County closing its offices on Friday.
Mr. Bill Neron, County Manager, informed the Board that he felt the offices should remain open, as scheduled, noting that any employee that would like to take the day off has the opportunity to apply for annual leave, if approved by their Supervisor. He stated that there are a lot of costs involved, with regard to holidays and overtime pay, etc., thus, his recommendation that the County remain open on said day.
It was the consensus of the Board to do as the County Manager suggested and have county offices remain open for business on Friday, July 5, 2002.
REPORTS
COMMISSIONER HANSON - DISTRICT 4
FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES MEETING
Commr. Hanson informed the Board that she felt the Florida Association of Counties Meeting was a very successful one and that one of the speakers from Sarasota County informed her that she was working on a Golf Course Ordinance, at which time she informed said individual that Lake County has one and would be glad to share it with her. She stated that Palm Beach County requested a copy of it, as well. She stated that, in view of the fact that Lake County has received an award from the National Association of Counties (NACo), with regard to the conservation aspect of its Golf Course Ordinance, mentioned that she would provide them with copies of same and that she would like to receive copies of their Ordinances, when completed, for any improvements that might need to be made to Lake County's Ordinance.
ADDENDUM NO. 1 (CONT'D.)
REPORTS
COMMISSIONER HANSON - DISTRICT 4
NAMING OF NEW RECORDS BUILDING
Commr. Hanson informed the Board that she would like to pull the discussion regarding the naming of the new Records Building (old First Union Bank building) in Tavares after Mr. James C. Watkins, Clerk of the Circuit Court, until a later date, due to the fact that it has come to light that the County does not have a procedure regarding the naming of buildings.
It was noted that the County Manager will check with other counties and cities in the State, to see what information they have regarding the matter, and will bring a report back to the Board at a later date.
REPORTS
COMMISSIONER POOL - DISTRICT 2
PETITION METHOD OF QUALIFYING FOR OFFICE
Commr. Pool thanked all those individuals who participated in the petition method of qualifying for office, noting that citizens in the County have been flooded with requests to sign petitions helping candidates put their names on the ballot, and applauded Ms. Emogene Stegall, Supervisor of Elections, and her staff, for their efforts in trying to canvass same.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 a.m.
________________________________ ROBERT A. POOL, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
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JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK
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