A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF
The Lake County Board of
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
Mr. Sandy Minkoff,
AGENDA UPDATE
Mr. Bill
Neron,
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Hanson,
seconded by Commr. Pool and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board
approved the Minutes of
CLERK OF COURTS’ CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion by Commr. Stivender,
seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 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.
Commr. Stivender asked that Tab 10, a
request from Public Works for approval to award Mid-Florida Lakes Stormwater
Project No. 2005-03, Bid No. 05-038, to Dimensional Contracting, in the amount
of $417,650.00, and to encumber and expend said funds from the Stormwater
Management Fund; and Tab 11, a request from Public Works for approval to award
CR 452 (Lakeshore Drive) Widening and Resurfacing, Phases III and IV, Project
No. 2004-12, Bid No. 04-152, to Gibbs & Register, and to encumber and expend
funds, in the amount of $1,400,000.00, from the Renewal Sales Tax Capital
Projects Fund, and $95,000.00 from the Impact Fee Fund, Benefit District 2, under
the County Manager’s Consent Agenda, be pulled, for discussion.
On a motion by Commr. Stivender,
seconded by Commr. Pool and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board
approved the following requests:
Budget
Request for approval of the following:
1.
Budget Transfer –
General Fund, Department of Environmental Services, Water Resource Management
Division, in the amount of $10,000.00 is requested. Transfer $10,000.00 from Reserve for
Operations to Professional Services.
Funds are needed to pay for outside legal counsel necessary to complete
the Interlocal Agreement for the Water Alliance Agreement. Funds available in Reserve for Operations.
2.
Budget Transfer –
General Fund, Department of Community Services, in the amount of $175,000.00 is
requested. Transfer $175,000.00 from Reserve for Operations to Machinery &
Equipment ($140,000.00) and Repair and Maintenance ($35,000.00). On
Community
Services
Request
for approval to contract with Unique Management Services, to collect library
overdue fines.
Growth
Management
Request
for approval and execution of a Satisfaction and Release of Fine for property
owned by Larry O’Dor, Case No. CEB/SM 2002-03-0165.
Public
Works
Request
for approval to accept the public right of way deeds that have been secured, in
conjunction with roadway and/or stormwater projects, as follows:
Drainage
Easement
Qadir,
Aftab and Rangwani, Mukesh and Sunil R.
Road
Project
Interlachen
Investments LLC
S.
Clermont Connector
Road
Project
Statutory
Warranty Deed
Roop,
John A. and Jeanne
Donation
L.
Reit Properties LLC
Site
Plan
Seidle,
William D. and Betty, Et Al
Road
Project
The
Peninsular Florida District Council of the Assemblies of God, Inc.
CR
25 (7804)
Site Plan
DeWitt
Enterprises, Inc.
Road
Project
Johnson
Kenneth and Engebretsen, James A.
Road
Project
Interlachen
Investments LLC
S.
Clermont Connector
Road
Project
Scott,
Wayne A. and Margarite J.
S.
Road
Project
E. L.
Williams, Inc.
Sleepy
Road
Project
Temporary Non-Exclusive Construction Easement Deed and
Perpetual Grading Easement
DeWitt
Enterprises, Inc.
Road
Project
Johnson,
Kenneth and Engebretsen, James A.
Road
Project
Request for approval and execution
of a Purchase Agreement with Patricia A. Black, for right of way; and
authorization for the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to sign any
and all documents necessary for closing, in conjunction with the
Request for approval to participate
as a local government stakeholder, in the development of a regional Stormwater
Management Plan in the Wekiva Study Area; and approval to help fund plan
development with $38,000.00 from the County's stormwater assessment.
Request for approval to accept the
Reaffirmation and First Amendment to a Cost-Share Agreement (Contract No.
SG473AA) with the St. Johns River Water Management District.
Request for approval to award Lake
Kathryn Community Development Block Grant Phase IV Paving Project No. 2005-02,
Bid Number 05-032, to Art Walker Construction; and to encumber and expend
funds, in the amount of $390,407.25, from the Community Development Block Grant
- Commissioner District 5.
ADDENDUM
NO. 1
Economic Development and Tourism
Request for approval to apply to the Florida Division of
Cultural Affairs, for the Local Arts Agency Grant.
Procurement
Services
Request for approval to renew the annual maintenance
agreement for support of the Sun Microsystems hardware and software with Sun
Microsystems.
PRESENTATIONS/PERSONAL APPEARANCES
EMPLOYEE AWARDS
The Chairman presented Employee Awards, as follows, with
Ms. Sharon Wall, Employee Services Director, commenting about each employee’s
service to the County:
Presentation of Award to Employees with Five Years of
Service
Jeffrey
S. Cooper, Special Projects Administrator/County Administrator Program Analysis
& Contract Management/Covanta Contract Management
Jack
C. Todd, Laborer, Economic Development & Tourism/Fairgrounds
(Not
Present)
James
E. Dunkle, III, Senior Network Technician, Information Technology
Matthew
R. Dorn, Maintenance Crew Leader, Public Works/Capital Projects/Facilities
Maintenance/Building Maintenance
Stephen
P. Yaw, Park Specialist, Public Works/Road Operations/Parks & Recreation
James
R. Stem, Maintenance Crew Leader, Public Works/Capital Projects/Facilities
Maintenance/Building Maintenance
Wendy
S. Wickwire, Impact Fee Coordinator, Budget/Impact Fee Coordination
(Not
Present)
Presentation
of Award to Employees with Ten Years of Service
Christopher
J. Croughwell, Fire Lieutenant/EMT, Public Safety/Fire and Rescue
Charles
J. Blinco, Fire Lieutenant/EMT, Public Safety/Fire and Rescue
Jeffrey
W. Letourneau, Firefighter/EMT, Public Safety/Fire and Rescue
Presentation
of Award to Employees with Fifteen Years of Service
Katherine
E. Hartenstein, Customer Service Associate, County Manager/BCC Administrative
Support
Deann
C. Schultz, Organizational Development Analyst, Employee Services/Organization
Development
Presentation
of Award for Employee of the Quarter
Charles
Cox, Environmental Services, Water Resource and Environmental Programs
Presentation
of Award for Supervisor of the Quarter
Brad
Russ, District Resource Coordinator, Community Services, Agricultural Education
Services/Soil and Water
BOARD/COMMITTEE PRESENTATIONS
PLAQUES
Citizens’ Commission for Children
Joan McCall – for service from
1999-2005
PRESENTATION
RESOLUTION HONORING
Commr. Stivender presented the
Tavares High School Football Team with Resolution No. 2005-11, recognizing
their team and individual achievements and honoring the fact that the Tavares
Bulldogs were undefeated in their regular season for the first time since 1945,
as well as the fact that they made it to the Class 2-A State Football Playoff,
before losing to Starke in the regional final game. The coaches and players were introduced and
wished much success and continued personal growth, as they continue their
careers and interest in sports, at which time they were each presented with a
copy of said Resolution.
PRESENTATION
CITIZENS’
COMMISSION FOR CHILDREN VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH AWARD
Commr. Stivender, Liaison
Commissioner for the Citizens’ Commission for Children, presented the Chief of
Police for the Lady Lake Police Department, Ed Nathanson, with the Citizens’
Commission for Children Volunteer of the Month Award and recognized the fact
that he is a nominee for the Acts of Caring Award from the National Association
of Counties (NACo), for the Lady Lake Police Department’s “Organized Chaos”
Program, which has been ongoing for a number of years. She stated that Chief Nathanson has done an
outstanding job of helping the children in
Chief Nathanson addressed the Board
stating that he was just a small cog in a big wheel, noting that the “Organized
Chaos” Program is truly a community program that started in
PRESENTATION
SECOND
EDUCATIONAL GOVERNMENTAL CHANNEL ON COMCAST CABLE
Mr. Jim Perry, Assistant City
Manager, City of Leesburg, addressed the Board regarding a request from the
Leesburg City Commission for the Board to invoke its right, under the current
franchise agreement between Lake County and Comcast SCH Holdings, Inc. (Comcast
Cable), to obtain a second educational governmental channel on the basic tier
of the cable system and that the City of Leesburg be permitted to administer
the channel, at which time he noted that the cities and the County have an
opportunity to provide additional services to its citizens through information
technology. He stated that the City of
Leesburg has stepped up to offer fiber optic services and infrastructure to
facilitate the channel becoming a reality, at which time he presented a brief
video, showing what the channel might look like. He stated that their fiber optic system is
diverse, noting that it currently connects all the schools in the County and
they have plans to connect it to Wildwood and Astatula, to complete the
circuit, to be countywide. He stated
that the channel would have the capability of broadcasting press releases,
calendar of events, special events, photographs, DVD’s, and playback and the
cities could televise commission meetings and workshops, or develop weekly
programs, much in the way that the Lake-Sumter Community College channel (LSCC
TV 13) does.
Mr. Perry stated that he feels the
channel would work in cooperation with LSCC, in that it would provide immediate
access, as far as storm interrupts, etc., to broadcast urgent messages to the
community, noting that, during hurricanes and other weather events, they will
have the ability to link a broadcast originating from the County EOC (Emergency
Operations Center), or the County Commission chambers, to the channel alerting
citizens of an emergency situation, or other important safety updates. He stated that they feel it is imperative
that the citizens of
Mr. Perry was asked what the costs
would be for the channel, at which time he informed the Board that it is
estimated that the first year costs would be $30,000.00, to put in the
infrastructure and equipment, with an equal cost the second year. He stated that Mr. Ron Stock, Leesburg City
Manager, sent a letter to Mr. Bill Neron,
Commr. Pool stated that he found it very
exciting for the County to have the technology and ability to broadcast
emergency messages and events that will take place in the County.
Commr. Hill stated that she feels the
issue needs to be discussed, in detail, at a workshop, before proceeding forward
with it. She stated that the Board
received a letter from LSCC explaining that they are in support of the request,
however, noted that there are some details that need to be worked out, one
being not to duplicate resources and another being how the upgrades will be
handled. She asked the
Mr. Perry requested approval to move
forward, to get the wheels rolling with Comcast, indicating that he had no idea
how long it would take, but that the City of
It was noted that the County has
several years left on its franchise agreement with Comcast.
Commr. Hanson stated that she thinks
the County needs to move forward; however, she feels the Board needs a report
from staff on what the impacts will be, either way, as soon as possible.
Mr. Bill Neron,
It was the consensus of the Board
that Mr. Neron do so.
PRESENTATION
RESOLUTION HONORING
Commr. Pool presented the East Ridge
High School Football Team with Resolution No. 2005-10, recognizing their team and
individual achievements and honoring the fact that the East Ridge Knights, in
their third year as a school, finished their second undefeated regular season,
as well as the fact that they made it to the third round of the Class 4-A State
Football Championship, before losing to the State Runner-up in their
division. The coaches and players were
introduced and wished much success and continued personal growth, as they
continue their careers and interest in sports, at which time they were each
presented with a copy of said Resolution.
Commr. Stivender stated that she
asked that this request, Tab 10, be pulled from the County Manager’s Consent
Agenda, for discussion, because she wanted to make everyone aware that the Stormwater
Management funds being collected by the County are being used in the right
places and are taking care of some projects, to alleviate any concerns there
might be about the matter. She noted
that
On a motion by Commr. Stivender,
seconded by Commr. Pool and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board
approved a request from Public Works for approval to award Mid-Florida Lakes
Stormwater Project No. 2005-03, Bid Number 05-038, to Dimensional Contracting,
in the amount of $417,650.00; and to encumber and expend said funds from the
Stormwater Management Fund - Commissioner District 5.
LAKESHORE DRIVE WIDENING AND
RESURFACING PROJECT
Commr. Stivender stated that she
asked that this request, Tab 11, be pulled from the County Manager’s Consent
Agenda, for discussion, so that the citizens that live along Lakeshore Drive,
between Tavares and Mt. Dora, will realize that the County is getting ready to
start construction on Phases III and IV of the Lakeshore Drive Widening and
Resurfacing Project and to note that part of the project will extend into District
4.
Mr. Jim Stivender, Jr., Public Works Director,
interjected that the request before the Board this date is to award the job. He stated that construction on the project is
scheduled to start in March of this year.
On a motion by Commr. Stivender,
seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board
approved a request from Public Works for approval to award CR 452 (Lakeshore
Drive) Widening & Resurfacing, Phases III & IV, Project No. 2004-12,
Bid Number 04-152, to Gibbs & Register; and to encumber and expend funds,
in the amount of $1,400,000.00, from the Renewal Sales Tax Capital Projects
Fund, and $95,000.00 from the Impact Fee Fund, Benefit District 2 -
Commissioner Districts 3 and 4.
DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IN
WEKIVA STUDY AREA
Commr. Hanson stated that, with
regard to Tab 8, under the County Manager’s Consent Agenda, regarding the
development of a Regional Stormwater Management Plan in the Wekiva study area,
the dollars that are being spent in the Wekiva are part of a bigger study, and
the $38,000 that was approved by the Board to help fund the plan development is
the County’s share of the costs involved, as it participates in evaluating and
analyzing the stormwater issues.
Mr. Jim Stivender, Jr., Director of
Public Works, stated that the County is glad to participate in the process.
CITIZEN QUESTION AND COMMENT PERIOD
Ms. Susan Hilderbrandt, the owner of
an eight acre parcel of land on Sullivan Road, north of Minneola, addressed the
Board stating that she and several other property owners in her community were
present to voice a concern they have about what they see happening around them,
noting that there has been approval of massive growth in their area and they
are wondering what it is going to do to their lifestyles and quality of
life. She stated that they are also concerned
that a school will be constructed in their area that will only create more road
and school overcrowding issues. She
stated that they have heard that portions of their property will have to be
sold to the County, for the purpose of widening some of the roads in the area,
but the residents do not want to sell any of their property for that
purpose. She stated that it was their
understanding that the County wants to meet with them, as well as Minneola
officials, school planners, and developers that own nearby properties, to
discuss the issue of
It was noted that staff is working
with the City of Minneola to schedule a meeting, to be held at City Hall,
regarding the issues alluded to by Ms. Hilderbrandt, at which time the
residents will be notified by registered mail and/or signs that will be posted
in the area informing them about the meeting, which will probably be held some
time in March or April of this year.
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Mr. Roy Hunter, representing the
Northeast Lake Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Board and thanked Commr.
Hanson for being the Liaison Commissioner for the Elder Affairs Coordinating
Council, and Commr. Hill, for stepping forward and doing the opening
presentation at the last Council meeting that was held, on behalf of Commr.
Hanson, who was out of town and unable to attend the meeting. He thanked Ms. Robbie Hollenbeck, Special
Projects Coordinator, Community Services; Mr. Fletcher Smith, Community
Services Director; and the advisory committee, for doing a great job. He stated that a statement was made at that
meeting by one of the Mascotte City Council members that no matter what
transpired during the meeting, none of it would work if neighbors did not help
neighbors and he wanted the Board to remember that. He thanked Commr. Cadwell for being the guest
speaker at the Northeast Lake Chamber of Commerce Meeting on Thursday, January
27, 2005, noting that it was a very productive meeting, and announced that
Commr. Stivender will be the Chamber’s guest speaker on
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Mr. Thomas Benefield, a resident of
Clermont and owner of Jack Benny’s Barbeque of Minneola, addressed the Board
stating that he owns 15 acres on
ADDENDUM NO. 1 (CONT’D.)
REPORTS –
LETTERS TO FEDERAL CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION REQUESTING
FUNDING
Ms. Cindy Hall, Assistant County
Manager, informed the Board that, contained in their backup material was a
letter that staff had drafted, for their approval, to be sent to the Federal
Congressional Delegation for Lake County, to be presented to the County’s
federal legislators, requesting funding for five (5) projects, which she
reviewed with the Board, four of which are duplicates of letters that were sent
in the past, containing updated information, as follows:
·
$5 million
request for Community Service Health Centers (One Stop Shop)
·
$700,000 request
for Lake County Fairgrounds and
·
$2.5 million
request for Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
·
$1 million
request for Citrus Ridge County Library
·
$590,000 request
for
Ms. Hall and Ms. Blanche Hardy,
Environmental Services Director, answered questions from the Board regarding
said projects.
On a motion by Commr. Hanson,
seconded by Commr. Stivender and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board
approved a request by the County Manager for approval and signature
authorization by the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners on some
letters that will be sent to the Federal Congressional Delegation for Lake
County, requesting federal funding for the five (5) projects alluded to by the
Assistant County Manager, Ms. Cindy Hall.
OTHER BUSINESS
APPOINTMENTS TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS
COUNCIL
On a motion by Commr. Stivender,
seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board
appointed individuals to four vacant positions on the Cultural Affairs Council,
to complete unexpired terms ending September 30, 2007, as follows:
Ms. Mary McIntyre
(Completing term of Leslie Gaffney)
Mr. Robert Marks
(Completing term of Katherine Cook)
Ms. Cheri Dardeen
(Completing term of Christina Smith)
Ms. Angela Territo
(Completing term of Brandon Wald)
REPORTS – COMMISSIONER POOL –
DISTRICT 2
Commr. Pool informed the Board that
he had the privilege of attending a walk through at
REPORTS – COMMISSIONER STIVENDER –
DISTRICT 3
PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MONTH OF
FEBRUARY AS VIOLA DAYS
On a motion by Commr. Stivender,
seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board
approved Proclamation No. 2005-14, designating the month of February as Viola
Days, to honor those whom died or were disabled during the wars.
REPORTS – COMMISSIONER STIVENDER –
DISTRICT 3
MASCOTTE POST OFFICE DEDICATION
Commr. Stivender noted that the
entire Board was present at the Mascotte Post Office dedication that was held
on Monday, January 31, 2005, for Spc. Eric Ramirez, a soldier in the National
Guard who was killed in the line of duty in Iraq, who once lived in Lake County
and whose family continues to reside here and has been significantly involved
with the children and youth in the County for several years.
REPORTS – COMMISSIONER STIVENDER –
DISTRICT 3
2005 CITGO BASS MASTERS TOURNAMENT
Commr. Stivender reminded everyone
that the 2005 Citgo Bass Masters Tournament starts
REPORTS – COMMISSIONER STIVENDER –
DISTRICT 3
Commr. Stivender informed the Board
that, with regard to Lake County Days, in
REPORTS – COMMISSIONER HANSON –
DISTRICT 4
COMMUNITIES FOR A LIFETIME WORKSHOP
Commr. Hanson informed the Board that
last week she had to choose between attending the Communities for a Lifetime
Workshop, or the Smart Growth Seminar.
She stated that she attended the Smart Growth Seminar, however, pointed
out the fact that it covered a lot of issues that deal with the elderly, such
as walkable communities and what impediments there may be to the elderly in the
communities in which they may live. She
stated that she understood that Mr. Bill Neron,
REPORTS – COMMISSIONER STIVENDER –
DISTRICT 3
MPO MEETING
Commr. Stivender reminded the Board
about a brief MPO Meeting that was scheduled for
REPORTS – COMMISSIONER HILL –
CHAIRMAN AND DISTRICT 1
COMMUNITIES FOR A LIFETIME WORKSHOP
(CONT’D.)
Commr. Hill stated that she
appreciated staff attending the Communities for a Lifetime Workshop, alluded to
earlier by Commr. Hanson, noting that she felt they did a wonderful job, on
Commr. Hanson’s behalf.
REPORTS – COMMISSIONER HILL –
CHAIRMAN AND DISTRICT 1
FINAL CLOSING ON
Commr. Hill informed the Board that
the County did the final closing on the PEAR (Palatlakaha Environmental
Agricultural Reserve) Park, noting that the papers were signed on
REPORTS – COMMISSIONER POOL –
DISTRICT 2
SOUTH
Commr. Pool reminded the Board about
the South Lake Chamber of Commerce’s Banquet, scheduled to be held this weekend,
as well as the Chili Cookoff, to be held in Leesburg.
ADJOURNMENT
There
being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the
meeting was adjourned at
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JENNIFER HILL, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
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JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK