A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
JULY 15, 2003
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, July 15, 2003, 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, Acting Chairperson ; Jennifer Hill; and Robert A. Pool. Commissioners not present: Welton G. Cadwell and Debbie Stivender. Others present were: William A. “Bill” Neron, County Manager; Mr. Sanford (Sandy) A. Minkoff, County Attorney; Linda Green, Executive Associate, Board of County Commissioner’s Office; Barbara Lehman, Chief Deputy Clerk, County Finance; and Toni M. Riggs, Deputy Clerk.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
COMMISSIONERS
Commr. Cadwell and Commr. Stivender were not present for the meeting, therefore, pursuant to Board policy, Commr. Hanson would be serving in the capacity of Chairperson.
AGENDA UPDATE
Mr. Bill Neron, County Manager, stated that there are several revisions to the agenda. Mr. Neron requested that the following be pulled from the agenda: Tab 3, Item 4, because the item had been placed on the agenda twice by error; Tab 4 (fire and rescue assessment fees), to be rescheduled to the July 22, 2003 meeting; and Tab 31 (appointments to the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee), to be rescheduled to the July 22, 2003 meeting. He also wanted to correct item F. Public Works, to read Public Safety. He also noted that there were two consent items on Addendum No. 1.
MINUTES APPROVAL
On a motion by Commr. Pool, seconded by Commr. Hill and carried unanimously by a 3-0 vote, the Board approved the Minutes of May 13, 2003, Regular Meeting, as presented.
On a motion by Commr. Hill, seconded by Commr. Pool and carried unanimously by a 3-0 vote, the Board approved the Minutes of June 16, 2003, Financial Retreat, as presented.
CLERK OF COURTS’ CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion by Commr. Pool, seconded by Commr. Hill and carried unanimously by a 3-0 vote, the Board approved the Clerk of Courts’ Consent Agenda, Items 1 through 10, as follows:
Request to approve Contractor Bonds, as follows:
Contractor Bonds
New
4262-03 Kelton Braxton d.b.a. Kelton Electrical Service
5818-03 Anthony Zarrelli d.b.a. A Accurate Air Conditioning & Heating Systems (HVAC)
5964-03 Ocala Landscape Management d.b.a. Landscape Gardening Contractor - Irrigation Contractor
6090-03 Chris Herod d.b.a. Herod Pool Contracting Inc.
6092-03 Charles F. Moretti d.b.a. Carol King Landscape Management, Inc.
6093-03 Richard T. Collins d.b.a. Richard T. Collins, Builder
6094-03 Dewey R. Crigger (Irrigation/Lawn Sprinkler)
6095-03 Steven G. Adams d.b.a. Adams Industrial Electrical Services LLC
6096-03 Michael Randy Martin d.b.a. T & D Concrete, Inc. d.b.a. Florida Spa & Pool
6097-03 James Brandon Drawdy d.b.a. JBD Construction
6098-03 Michael Keith Goodwin/EZ Electric, Inc. (Electrical)
6099-03 Timothy M. Bunyon d.b.a. Customize Electric Inc. d.b.a. CEI
6100-03 Mark T. Gage d.b.a. Gage Sprinklers & Irrigation
6101-03 Mitchell DeWeese d.b.a. Coast to Coast Sprinklers, Inc.
List of Warrants
Request to acknowledge receipt - 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.
Town of Lady Lake - Ordinance
Request to acknowledge receipt - from the Town of Lady Lake a copy of Ordinance No. 2003-13 Amending Article II of Chapter 8 of the Code of Ordinances Entitled, “Occupational License Tax”, Revising Current Fees, and Establishing New Rate Structures, passed and adopted by the Town Commission of the Town of Lady Lake, Florida the 2nd day of June, 2003.
Unclaimed Excess Proceeds
Unclaimed excess proceeds for tax deeds totaling $5,755.21 - request to transfer funds from Clerk’s account to the Board of County Commissioners’ account.
Lands Available List
Request to acknowledge receipt - property placed on the Lands Available List - Lake County has until September 23 to purchase property from Lands Available List before it is available to the public.
Meeting Minutes - Country Greens CDD
Request to acknowledge receipt - meeting minutes of the Board of Supervisors of the Country Greens Community Development District, as referenced below:
Meeting held September 27, 2002
Meeting held May 7, 2003
Meeting Minutes - Central Lake CDD
Request to acknowledge receipt - meeting minutes of the Board of Supervisors of the Central Lake Community Development District, as referenced below:
Meeting held June 21, 2002
Meeting held July 25, 2002
Meeting held September 27, 2002
Meeting held December 20, 2002
Meeting held February 28, 2003
Minutes - Southwest Florida Water Management District
Request to acknowledge receipt - the April 29, 2003 Minutes of the Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board.
Budgets - Central Lake CDD
Request to acknowledge receipt, in accordance with Chapter 190.008(2)(b), Florida Statutes, a copy of the Central Lake Community Development District Proposed Budget Fiscal Year 2004. The District will schedule a public hearing not less than 60 days from the date of this letter for adoption of the same.
Budgets - Village Center CDD
Request to acknowledge receipt - copy of the proposed budget for the Village Center Community Development District for the Fiscal Year 2003/2004, in accordance with Chapter 190.008(2)(b)©), Florida Statutes, and a copy of Resolution 03-08 approved the District’s proposed budget and setting a public hearing on August 29, 2003 at 9 a.m., District Offices, 3231 Wedgewood Lane, The Villages, Florida.
COUNTY MANAGER’S CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion by Commr. Pool, seconded by Commr. Hill and carried unanimously by a 3-0 vote, the Board approved the County Manager’s Consent Agenda, Tabs 3 through 26, as follows, pulling Tab 3, Item 4, because the item had been placed on the agenda twice by error; pulling Tab 4 (fire and rescue assessment fees), to be rescheduled to the July 22, 2003 meeting; pulling Tab 31 (appointments to the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee), to be rescheduled to the July 22, 2003 meeting; and correcting Tab 19, F. Public Works to Public Safety; and Addendum No. 1, Items I. A. and B:
Budget Transfer - Agriculture Center and Fairgrounds Properties
Request from Budget and Administrative Services - Budget transfer - General Fund, Department of Public Works, Special Services Division, in the amount of $25,000.00 is requested. Transfer $25,000.00 from Reserve for Operations to Professional Services. Funds needed to complete a study for the Agriculture Center and Fairgrounds properties to anticipate future needs and uses for these facilities and land. The Board of County Commissioners approved the study on May 13, 2003, but the transfer was not addressed at that time. Funds available in Reserve for Operations.
Budget Transfer - Twin Lakes Park
Request from Budget and Administrative Services - Budget transfer - Parks Capital Projects Fund, Department of Public Works, Parks and Recreation Division, in the amount of $68,000.00 is requested. Transfer $68,000.00 from Improvements Other than Buildings - General Parks Projects ($35,000.00) and Buildings - Twin Lakes Park ($33,000.00) to Improvements Other Than Buildings - Twin Lakes Park. The bid for Twin Lakes Park has come in over budget and additional funds are needed to construct Twin Lakes Park infrastructure before the grant expires. To meet the grant deadline and budget requirements, the restroom facility will not be built in the current plan and will be part of the future park improvements. Port-o-lets will be used until that time. Funds are available in General Parks accounts and are available for use at any of the parks. Other funds are available in Buildings - Twin Lakes Park as the buildings are not being constructed at Twin Lakes.
Resolution - Unanticipated Revenue -Contract Administration Rebate
Request from Budget and Administrative Services - Resolution 2003-113 to amend the General Fund in order to receive unanticipated revenue for Fiscal Year 2002/2003 in the amount of $3,827.00 deposited into Other Miscellaneous Revenues from a contract administration rebate and provide appropriations for the disbursement for Office Supplies for the Procurement Services Division to help offset the costs of administering the contract.
Resolution - Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program
Request from Budget and Administrative Services - Resolution 2003-114 to amend the General Fund in order to receive unanticipated revenue for Fiscal Year 2002/2003 in the amount of $12,000.00 from the State of Florida deposited into the CERT Program and provide appropriations for the disbursement for Office Supplies ($11,500.00) and Printing & Binding ($500.00) to expand the existing Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) to be able to assist in disaster response/recovery.
Resolution - Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) - Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000
Request from Budget and Administrative Services - Resolution 2003-115 to amend the General Fund in order to receive unanticipated revenue for Fiscal Year 2002/2003 in the amount of $20,000.00 from the State of Florida deposited into the Hazard Mitigation Grant and provide appropriations for the disbursement for Contractual Services to bring the Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) into compliance with new criteria as set forth in the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA2K).
Microsoft Enterprise Agreement
Request from Procurement Services - Approval and authorization to purchase a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement for the Lake County Board of County Commissioners from Software House International (SHI) for $39,556.03. SHI is the State of Florida contract vendor for Microsoft - Contract Number 255-001-01-1.
Value Adjustment Board - Contract - Potter, Clement, Lowry & Duncan
Request from Procurement Services - Approval to award RFP and authorize contracts to Potter, Clement, Lowry, & Duncan and Taylor Appraisal Company to provide special master services for the Lake County Value Adjustment Board.
Bid - Contract - Twin Lakes Park
Request from Procurement Services - Approval and authorization to award Bid #03-093 for the construction of Twin Lakes Park; encumber funds and authorize a contract subject to the County Attorney approval.
Bid - Purchase Order - Shadow Graphics, Inc.
Request from Procurement Services - Approval and authorization to award Bid #03-107, encumber funds, and authorize Purchase Order to Shadow Graphics, Inc., in the amount of $27,880.00.
Agreement - Lake-Sumter Community College
Request from Community Services - approval and signature on Agreement to implement reciprocal borrowing of library materials with Lake-Sumter Community College.
Amendments to Interlocal Agreements/Library System - Lake-Sumter Community College
Request from Community Services - Approval and signature on Amendments to Interlocal Agreements relating to provision of Library Services with the governing bodies of the Lake County Library System six member libraries for the purpose of establishing reciprocal borrowing with Lake-Sumter Community College.
Resolution - SHIP Funds - Local Housing Assistance Plan Document
Request from Community Services - Approval and signature of a Resolution 2003-116 updating a Resolution previously approved increasing the administrative expense allocation of the SHIP Funds to ten percent (10%) and signature of an updated Certification to Florida Housing Finance Corporation relating to the Local Housing Assistance Plan Document required for State Fiscal Years 2003-2006.
Addendum to Agreement - U.S. Properties, Inc.
Request from Economic Development and Tourism - Approval of the First Addendum to the Real Estate Sales and Purchase Agreement between Lake County and U.S. Properties, Inc. to extend the closing date from July 3, 2003 to “on or before September 3, 2003” and approval to execute all related documents.
Amendment to Agreement - Trident Florida Trading Company
Request from Economic Development and Tourism - Approval and execution of an Amendment to the Jobs Growth Investment Trust Fund Agreement between Lake County and Trident Florida Trading Company, LLC which provides a one year extension for the company to draw funding previously approved by the Board of County Commissioners on June 18, 2002.
Deductive Change Order - North Slope Closure Project
Request from Environmental Services - Approval and execution of the Deductive Change Order Number 1 - Final of the Phase IIC Infill and Phase IIB North Slope Closure Project which results in a savings of $18,933.94 from Project Number 02-092.
Advertise Ordinance - Land Development Regulations
Plot Plan Application
Request from Growth Management - Approval to advertise Ordinance concerning amendment to Section 14.14.03 of the Land Development Regulations relating to the Plot Plan Application submittal process.
Advertise Ordinance - Land Development Regulations
Minimum Lot Width
Request from Growth Management - Approval to advertise Ordinance concerning amendment to Chapter Three Table 3.02.09 by eliminating the Minimum Lot Width requirement in the Land Development Regulations.
Satisfaction and Release of Fine - Gaard
Request from Growth Management - Approval and execution of Satisfaction and Release of Fine for property owned by Marshall H. and Betty L. Gaard (Case No. CEB 2002-09-0183).
Satisfaction and Release of Fine - Gaard
Request from Growth Management - Approval and signature on a Satisfaction and Release of Fine for property owned by Marshall H. and Betty L. Gaard (Case No. CEB 2002-05-0275).
Sheriff’s Dive Team
Request from Public Safety - Approval and authorization to allow Lt. Philip Aldrich to participate on the Lake County Sheriff’s Dive Team.
Final Plat/Developer’s Agreement/Resolution - Mt. Plymouth, Phase III
Request from Public Works - Approval and authorization to accept the final plat for Fairways at Mt. Plymouth, Phase III; accept a surety bond for maintenance in the amount of $49,975.00; execute a Developer’s Agreement for Maintenance of Improvements between Lake County and Fairways/Mt. Plymouth, LTD, A Florida Limited Partnership; and execute Resolution 2003-117 accepting PGA Drive “Part” County Road Number 3888A) into the County Road Maintenance system all relating to the Fairways at Mt. Plymouth, Phase III subdivision; and accept all areas dedicated to the public on the plat.
Final Plat/Developer’s Agreement/Letter of Credit/Deed - Mission Park, Phase II
Request from Public Works - Approval and authorization to accept the final plat for Mission Park, Phase II; all areas dedicated to the public as shown on the Mission Park, Phase II plat; a Developer’s Agreement for Construction of Improvements between Lake County and Mission Park, LLLP; a Letter of Credit for Performance in the amount of $644,781.03 and a Conservation Easement Deed from Mission Park, LLLP.
Final Plat - Partial Replat - Las Colinas, Phase I
Request from Public Works - Approval and authorization to accept the final plat for Las Colinas, Phase 1 - Partial Replat and all areas dedicated to the public as shown on the Las Colinas, Phase 1 - Partial Replat plat. Subdivision partial replat consists of 1 lot - Commission District 3.
Resolution - City of Leesburg - Leesburg Greenway Trail Network
Request from Public Works - Approval and signature on Resolution 2003-118 supporting the City of Leesburg’s efforts in designating the Trail Bed Corridor as part of the Leesburg Greenway Trail Network as illustrated in Exhibit A.
Change Order - Budget Transfer - Alco Road and Dexter Road
Request from Public Works - Approval and authorization to execute change order #1 to the #9588 Alco Road and #9589 Dexter Road Paving Project No. 2002-15 in the amount of $42,936.86 for realignment of Dexter Road and approval of the budget transfer of $18,190.00 from Infrastructure Sales Tax - Special Reserve to Infrastructure Sales Tax - Roads.
Change Order - Thomas Avenue/Urick Street
Request from Public Works - Approval and authorization to execute change order #2 to the #5108 Thomas Avenue Extension Project No. 2002-14 in the amount of $76,959.44 for construction and reconstruction of the Thomas Avenue/Urick Street intersection.
Final Plat - Christopher C. Ford Commerce Park
Request from Public Works - Approval and authorization to accept the final plat for Christopher C. Ford Commerce Park, Replat #1 and all areas dedicated to the public as shown on the Christopher C. Ford Commerce Park, Replat #1 plat. Park replat consists of 3 lots - Commission District 3.
ADDENDUM NO. 1
Public Safety
Request from Public Safety for approval to trade in two outdated compressor units for the purchase of a mobile SCBA fill station.
Final Plat - Windscape, Phase III Subdivision
Developer’s Agreement - Resolution
Request from Public Works for approval and authorization to accept the final plat for Windscape, Phase III Subdivision, all areas dedicated to the public as shown on the Windscape, Phase III plat; accept a bond for maintenance in the amount of $24,613.57; execute a Developer’s Agreement for Maintenance of Improvements between Lake County and Banyan Construction & Development, Inc.; and execute Resolution 2003-121 accepting Cedar Forest Circle (County Road Number 0834C) into the County Road maintenance system all relating to the Windscape, Phase III subdivision.
PUBLIC HEARING -
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003 AND FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2003 RESOLUTION
Mr. Fletcher Smith, Director of Community Services, addressed the Board to discuss the agenda item scheduled as a public hearing on the Proposed Activities to be Funded from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) during Fiscal Year 2002-2003 and Adoption of the Federal Fiscal Year 2003 One Year Action Plan by Resolution. Mr. Smith explained that all agencies that participate in the CDBG program are required to have a One Year Action Plan for the upcoming year. They have published the Action Plan for public inspection and comment between June 9 and July 11, 2003 at City/Town Halls and libraries around the County, and on the County’s website. At this time, Mr. Smith noted that Ms. Liz Eginton, CDBG Director would like to make a short presentation to explain the activities that they will be doing this year.
Ms. Liz Eginton, CDBG Director, stated that the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2003 One Year Action Plan updates the Fiscal Year (FY) 2000-2005 Consolidated Plan and outlines their proposed uses of funds for the coming year. Ms. Eginton explained that, pursuant to Federal Regulations, they have provided multiple opportunities for public participation in this year’s Action Plan. Today is the last of four public meetings that have been held this year. The first one was held by the Board in February; one was held by the Montverde Town Council; and one was held by the Tavares City Council.
Ms. Eginton stated that they will be using approximately 43% of their entitlement for roadway improvements; another 10% will pass through to their urban county partners; 14% is used for public services; 8% for housing rehabilitation; and the remaining 25% will be set aside for administration and contingency expenses. The next year’s allocation is expected to be $986,000 and that is a $63,000 increase from this year. They are looking at seven different activities plus administration and contingency. She stated that this budget is a refinement of the concept that they presented at the February public hearing. Ms. Eginton stated that slightly less than half of the CDBG entitlement will be used for roadway improvements; approximately $415,200 will be used to do the third phase of paving in Lake Kathryn, and the project will be put out to bid after October 1, 2003. Next year their urban county partners will receive approximately 10% of the county’s entitlement, or $100,000. She stated that Montverde will be using its entitlement to do the first phase of a three year sidewalk improvement project in the older section of town; Tavares will be using its entitlement to construct sidewalks on the north side of Main Street, with priority given to accessing public facilities. About $140,000 or 14% of their entitlement will be spent on public services projects, with emphasis being given to health services and services to seniors. The 71% of the public services dollars will allow the health department to supply prescription medication to low income persons. The weekend meal delivery program is also a continuation and supplements weekday deliveries. They will once again be providing supplemental dollars to transport senior citizens to congregate meal sites, and they hope that the CDBG and General Revenue dollars in combination will allow the services to be maintained at the current levels.
Ms. Eginton stated that the CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program has been so successful and the need is so great that next year they are proposing a 50% increase in the funds set aside for housing repairs. The CDBG dollars will be combined with SHIP dollars to fix roofs and septic tanks and other repairs.
Ms. Eginton explained a map that showed the geographic distribution of projects with a single location. She stated that all parts of the County are going to benefit next year, but most of the dollars will again be allocated to the northern half where infrastructure and service deficiencies are the greatest.
Ms. Eginton stated that the proposed activities are outlined in the new Action Plan, and they are requesting that the Board adopt the Approval Resolution and authorize the Chairman to sign the required certifications. After approval by the Board, the Action Plan will be sent to Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which has about 45 days to review it, and final approval at the County level will happen when the County budget is adopted in September.
Commr. Hanson opened the public hearing portion of meeting and called for public comment. There being none, the public hearing portion of the meeting was closed.
Commr. Hanson stated that the CDBG funds, which the County just started receiving a couple of years ago, really make a difference in some of the outlying areas and lower income areas. She asked if some of the CDBG dollars are still being used for road improvements for those individuals that would qualify for assistance.
Ms. Eginton noted that those funds are still available and were carried forward, because they were up to about $100,000. Therefore, they did not feel the need to increase it this year.
Commr. Hanson stated that it makes a big difference in some of the assessments that may be taking place in the districts.
On a motion by Commr. Pool, seconded by Commr. Hill and carried unanimously by a 3-0 vote, the Board approved the Adoption of the Federal Fiscal Year 2003 One Year Action Plan by Resolution 2003-119 and authorization for the Chairman to sign required certifications.
PRESENTATION -
FEDERAL GRANT MONIES - JOHN MILLER
CONGRESSMAN RIC KELLER’S OFFICE
Mr. Jonathon W. Miller of Congressman Ric Keller’s Office, addressed the Board to announce that they are having a grant workshop August 8, 2003, at the Pegasus Ballroom, Student Union, University of Central Florida. This is not only available to government leaders, who have their own block grant writers, but to the constituents at large who may be starting new businesses, or have inventions, or other ideas and are not aware of how to get some of these federal dollars. He stated that this is Congressman Keller’s third annual grant workshop, and there will be members from the Department of Education, Department of Justice, Department of Transportation, Department of Health and Human Services, NASA, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Commerce, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Small Business Administration, and the National Endowment of the Arts. At this time, Mr. Miller presented the Board with information about the Grant Workshop, for distribution, and stated that experienced grant writers may also be interested in attending the workshop.
Mr. Bill Neron, County Manager, stated that he will review the flyer and make sure that the County is appropriately represented.
Mr. Miller noted that the information provided includes an RSVP, and a web site is available to obtain information before attending the workshop, as follows: www.cfda.gov.
Commr. Pool stated that he appreciates Congressman Keller’s efforts, and Mr. Miller’s efforts, in bringing this information to them.
CITIZEN QUESTION AND COMMENT PERIOD
It was noted that no one present wished to address the Board with questions, comments, or concerns.
COUNTY MANAGER’S DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
HUMAN SERVICE GRANT PROGRAM
Mr. Fletcher Smith, Director of Community Services, addressed the Board and stated that, based on the direction that staff was given at the June 16, 2003 Financial Retreat, they have brought forward an agenda item to request funding for the four agencies that did not receive funds provided by the Human Service Grant Program for FY 2002/2003. Those agencies that did not receive funding were Christian Social Services, the Haven of Lake and Sumter Counties, Clermont Neighborhood Center, and CITE of Lake County. Staff had recommended that $10,438 be allocated to those agencies, which would give each $2,500. Mr. Smith stated that, if the Board is inclined to approve this item, he would like to request that funding be approved subject to final review of the contracts by the County Attorney’s Office.
Mr. Bill Neron, County Manager, stated that the Board will have a presentation on additional funding for that process next fiscal year, on August 19, 2003, along with other budget issues.
Mr. Smith noted that the Board will receive a history of the funding that has been allocated over the years from the Human Services Grant Program.
Commr. Hanson stated that this information will be helpful to the Board, to see how the dollars have changed over the years. She stated that personally she feels that they need to allocate $5,000 to Haven, and to CITE, as they did in the past, however, half of the year is already gone, so they would be actually be receiving one half of this amount.
Mr. Smith explained that staff has budgeted $60,000 for the upcoming year for these agencies, but they have not determined a specific amount for them at this time. He further explained that the contracts that they will prepare for the agencies to receive this money will be retroactive to October 1, 2002, so they could be reimbursed for expenses already incurred.
Commr. Hill stated that the Board had some discussion about extra dollars that were going to We Care that had not been used.
Mr. Smith stated that We Care had been allocated $75,000 this year, but the amount has been reduced to $45,000 for the upcoming year. The amount that was not used was placed back into the General Fund.
Commr. Hanson stated that, in her opinion, those dollars should have gone back into social services, as opposed to going to reserves and, even though this is a tight budget year, she feels that this is a decision that the Board needs to consider.
Mr. Smith explained that the funding is provided to We Care in a lump sum, and they provide quarterly status reports about their expenditures, and they have reduced their spending considerably over the last couple of years.
Commr. Hanson stated that she would not be opposed to appropriating $5,000 to Haven, and to CITE, even in this year, since it can be retroactive back to October of last year and, even though it comes out of reserves, it goes back into social services, which is where it had been the year before.
Commr. Pool stated that there are many agencies that depend upon and are asking for the County’s help, and he wants to make sure that other agencies are provided some funding to help them along the way.
Commr. Hanson clarified that she did not want to take away any of the funding being requested today, but her concern is that they eliminated some agencies that they had historically funded, and this was also her concern last year.
Commr. Pool stated that it is very difficult in a tight budget year to try and add to those funds, and he feels that trying to include these organizations in the $10,438 is probably where they need to go at this point and, when there is a full Board, they can make that decision. He stated that he would support this item and this amount, but he feels they should have a full Board before they expand funding.
Commr. Hill stated that he agrees with Commr. Pool and she knows that the agencies went through the application process, and she did not want to circumvent the Human Services Grant Advisory Committee and that entire process, if staff was comfortable with their applications.
Mr. Smith stated that all of the agencies that had applied had good programs, and the services were needed and it was a difficult choice for the Human Services Grant Advisory Committee given the limited amount of dollars.
Commr. Hill stated that if staff is comfortable with their requests, and they have accountability, then she does not have a problem with the item today.
On a motion by Commr. Hill, seconded by Commr. Pool and carried unanimously by a 3-0 vote, the Board approved to allocate an additional $10,438.00 from General Fund Operating Reserve, to fund agencies that did not receive funds provided by the Human Service Grant Program for FY 2002/2003, as follows: Christian Social Services - $2,500; The Haven - $2,500; Clermont Neighborhood Center - $2,500; CITE of Lake County - $2,500; and YMCA would receive $438 so it would receive a total of $2,500 when combined to the funding already approved.
OTHER BUSINESS
APPOINTMENTS - COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE COMMITTEE
On a motion by Commr. Hill, seconded by Commr. Pool and carried unanimously by a 3-0 vote, the Board approved the appointment of the following individuals to upcoming vacant positions on the Comprehensive Health Care Committee: Pat Lehotsky, Deborah Brazill, and Susan Moore.
APPOINTMENTS - LAKE COUNTY CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
On a motion by Commr. Pool, seconded by Commr. Hill and carried unanimously by a 3-0 vote, the Board approved the appointment of the following individual to the vacant contractor position on the Lake County Code Enforcement Board: Alan Cheek.
APPOINTMENTS - COUNTY-WIDE SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
On a motion by Commr. Pool, seconded by Commr. Hill and carried unanimously by a 3-0 vote, the Board approved the appointment of the following individual to the vacant citizen-at-large position on the County-Wide Solid Waste Advisory Committee: Leonard Wheeler.
REPORTS - COUNTY ATTORNEY
PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE ORDINANCE - CHAPTER THREE
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, addressed the request to advertise an Ordinance relating to an Amendment to Chapter Three of the Land Development Regulations (LDR) relative to the placement of mobile homes and manufactured housing. Mr. Minkoff stated that it does create a new standard, which is shown on Page 10 of the proposed Ordinance, that would require all single-family dwellings to meet aesthetic requirements. It will delete mobile home tests in agriculture and other changes to conform the Code to State law.
Commr. Hanson stated that this will have a significant impact on the way the Board has been doing business in the past, and there will probably be many citizens who will not be happy with the changes, but it will bring the County into compliance with State law.
Mr. Minkoff stated that the proposed Ordinance is going to the Planning and Zoning Commission next month. He stated that he would be remiss if he did not tell the Board that Ms. Terie Diesburg, Customer Services Director; Mr. Jeff Richardson, Planning Manager; and Ms. Anita Greiner, Planner, wrote the Ordinance, and Ms. Melanie Marsh, Assistant County Attorney, assisted him in writing the article that precipitated it.
On a motion by Commr. Pool, seconded by Commr. Hill and carried unanimously by a 3-0 vote, the Board approved the request to advertise an Ordinance relating to an Amendment to Chapter Three of the Land Development Regulations relative to the placement of mobile homes and manufactured housing.
TAX DEEDS
Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, explained that this request involves tax certificates that were sold in 2001, which have not been redeemed and were struck off to the County, and staff is asking permission to apply for tax deeds on them. All of them are required by Statute, with the exception of a few where they have Code Enforcement liens. They are using this process rather than a foreclosure to obtain title.
On a motion by Commr. Hill, seconded by Commr. Pool and carried unanimously by a 3-0 vote, the Board approved the request from County Attorney for approval of application for tax deed by County on all parcels except homestead on property valued greater than $5,000.00 and homestead property where total taxes due are greater than $100.00 to comply with the mandatory portion of the statute, and to apply for tax deeds.
REPORTS - COUNTY MANAGER
TOWN OF MINNEOLA - WORKSHOP
Mr. Bill Neron, County Manager, informed the Board that he would be attending a workshop in the Town of Minneola tonight on fire protection services. Staff has been invited to participate in that workshop and look at a proposed contract with the County.
IN MEMORY - HOWARD STOCKTON
Commr. Hill stated that the Board, as well as the community and the County at large, will sorely miss Mr. Howard Stockton, who recently passed away.
Commr. Pool stated that Mr. Stockton was cohesive in bringing the communities together and trying to generate one South Lake Chamber in lieu of separate chambers in the communities. They had the most successful chamber ever and he will be missed. He noted that, even though Mr. Stockton was appointed Citizen of the Year, he was unable to accept the award.
REPORTS - COMMISSIONER HANSON - DISTRICT #4
PROCLAMATION - FIRE FIGHTERS
On a motion by Commr. Pool, seconded by Commr. Hill and carried unanimously by a 3-0 vote, the Board approved the request for approval and execution of Proclamation 2003-120 proclaiming the week of August 25 as Lake County Fire Fighters Appreciation Week.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 9:40 a.m.
WELTON G. CADWELL, CHAIRMAN ATTEST:
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JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK