A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF
MAY 10, 2005
The
Lake County Board of
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mr.
Sandy Minkoff,
AGENDA UPDATE
Ms. Cindy Hall, Interim County Manager, stated that the
Board has before them Addendum No. 1.
On a motion by Commr. Cadwell, seconded by Commr.
Stivender and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the County
Manager’s Consent Agenda, Tabs 1 through 3, as follows:
Budget
Transfer/Voting Machines
Request
from Budget for a budget transfer – Renewal Sales Tax Capital Projects Fund,
Department of Facilities Development and Management, Renewal Sales Tax
Division, is requested. Transfer $174,000.00 from Special Reserve to Machinery
and Equipment. Additional funds are needed to purchase the required voting
machines. There is $226,000.00 available in the current year budget. Sufficient
funds are available in Special Reserve.
Budget
Transfer/Reprographics
Request
from Procurement Services for approval to purchase a Xerox 3535 color copier to
replace the existing Xerox Doc 12 copier for Document Services and approval of
the associated Budget Transfer Form in the amount of $27,605.00. Funds are
available with the Reprographics budget.
Local
Hazard Mitigation Plan
Request
from Public Safety for approval of the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan for
ADDENDUM NO. 1 –
PRESENTATION –
On a motion by Commr. Pool, seconded by Commr. Stivender
and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the execution and
presentation of Proclamation 2005-66 honoring the East Ridge High School
Basketball Team.
Commr. Pool read and presented Proclamation 2005-66 to
members of the East Ridge High School Basketball Team, the Knights, who won their
first district championship at the Class 5-A State Basketball Championship. Congratulations were extended to Head Coach
Mike Clutter and Assistant Coaches Mike Winters, Steve Benson, Grant Mollett
and Al Peterson; and players and managers:
Axel Bermudez, Gabe Martinez, Jose Rodriquez, Rafael Rondon, James
Bailey, Richard Jackkson, Quentin Layne, Chris Bishop, Corey Godzinski,
Jonathan Riffle, Brian Robertson, Chris Haye, Kelli Kincaid, Katie Arnold,
Jessica Marks and Mallory Palmer.
Coach Clutter addressed the Board and stated that, on
behalf of
REGULAR AGENDA - PRESENTATIONS
PRESENTATION –
On a motion by Commr. Stivender, seconded by Commr.
Hanson and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the execution
and presentation of Proclamation 2005-56 honoring the Leesburg High School Boys
Basketball Team.
Commr. Hill read and presented Proclamation 2005-56 to
members of the Leesburg Basketball Team, the Yellow Jackets, who won the Class
4-A District Basketball Championship.
Congratulations were extended to Head Coach Brandon Scott and Assistant
Coach Colt McDowell and team members:
Jarrell Douglass, Tyron Evans, Devon Grant, Tory Harrison, Scott
Labelle, Rodney McIntyre, Marquez Porter, Matt Shepherd, Mark Smith, Randall
Sullivan, Maurice Shuler, Anthony Saincilaire and Cedric Watkins.
Coach Brandon Scott addressed the Board and stated that
this is the finest group of young men he has ever been around in his life. He noted that, because of grade point
averages, many students have been recruited by different colleges, and the
stories are just incredible about these young quality human beings, and he
really looks forward to the future.
ADDENDUM
NO. 1 – (CONTINUED)
PRESENTATION – PROCLAMATION TO SPECIAL OLYMPICS
ATHLETES
On a motion by Commr. Stivender, seconded by Commr. Pool
and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved Proclamation 2005-68
recognizing the Special Olympics Athletes.
Commr. Stivender read and presented Proclamation 2005-68, and
she recognized those individuals who were here for the presentation: Karen Heffner, Tavares High School, teacher
and coach; Marjorie Benedict, Mount Dora High School, teacher and coach; and Sandy
Ranhorn, assistant.
Proclamation 2005-68 extended congratulations to Jessica
McConaghy, 100 meter run and shot put; Jamie Chavis, softball throw and 100
meter walk; Donnell Simmons, 100 meter run and running long jump; and Lauren
Carter, bocce, for winning medals in their respective events at the State
level. The athletes for bowling at State
level were Skyler Cook, Jessica Love, Nikki Jennings, Lauren Carter, David
Hammond and Cicely Sheffield. The Board also
joins all of
Ms. Heffner,
PRESENTATION
– BOUNDLESS PLAYGROUND BY PARKS & RECREATION
DIVISION,
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Ms. Cindy Hall, Interim County Manager, stated that staff
has an exciting presentation for the Board this morning. For a number of
months, members of staff and some very strong members of the community who have
been very supportive and very helpful in this process have been working
diligently to develop a playground for children of all abilities. Today Ms. Emily Lee, Director of the
Citizens’ Commission for Children, and Mr. John Bringard, Interim Director,
Parks and Recreation, are going to give the Board an update on the progress of
this project.
Ms. Emily Lee, Director, Citizens’ Commission for
Children, addressed the Board and stated that she and her assistant, Ms. Peggy
Norman, are service staff to the Citizens’ Commission for Children, an advisory
board to each of them. Ms. Lee explained
that the Citizens’ Commission for Children receives funding from the Board to
assist agencies providing services to
Mr. John Bringard, Interim Parks and Recreation Director,
addressed the Board stated that the County has received the land and water
grant through the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), which was
signed on December 15, 2004. It is a three
year grant, for a fishing pier, a picnic facility, hiking trails, restroom,
playground, and landscaping. So far the
County has received the in-kind services for the survey, and they have a
company donating their services to get the St. Johns River Water Management
District (SJRWMD) permit. He stated that
the County has contracted with a tree contractor to remove the trees that have
been highlighted, as shown in the drawing presented to the Board, which would
be in the way of the playground, but the oak canopy will remain there. The contract for the fishing pier is being
signed and construction should start soon.
Mr. Bringard explained the design of the park, as shown, noting that
this will accommodate children and adults.
Commr. Stivender wanted to point out that it is a three
year grant, so it will get done in the appropriate time, and they hope to start
the construction in the spring of 2006.
Commr. Cadwell extended his thanks to Mr. Bringard for
filling in and doing this job for the department noting that the Board really
appreciates it.
Ms. Lee stated that the Foundation has worked hard to get
fundraisers done. On March 30, 2004,
they had their groundbreaking ceremony, and it was attended by Governor Bush,
who promises to come back when they have their ribbon cutting ceremony. Governor Bush did say that his goal for
Commr. Hill questioned whether there was any way that
people can see a visual of the money being collected over time, perhaps a thermometer
on the playground area, and Ms. Lee noted that, as one of their projects, they
will be constructing a thermometer and, as they raise funds, it will show the
status of their goal. They may be able
to do two of these, one being place in a more visible spot for the general
public.
Commr. Hill stated that the County now has another
government access channel, and they may be able to play the video and provide
more visibility of the project. She
appreciates Ms. Lee bringing this forward and for all of her hard work, and she
noted that Commr. Stivender has gone to numerous meetings. They wanted to give the community an update
to let them know that they have not forgotten it; it is right on track; and
they are going to get it done.
Ms. Lee wanted to make everyone aware of the Foundation,
because this is a perfect opportunity for people to make a contribution on
behalf of children.
Commr. Stivender requested that Ms. Hall look into
placing the information regarding donations to the Foundation on the County’s
web site.
REPORTS – COMMISSIONER CADWELL – DISTRICT #5
Commr. Cadwell reported that the Florida Association of
Counties (FAC) staff is putting together, in writing, a synopsis of what has
happened with certain bills noting that they need more time to analyze the
growth management bill. He pointed out
that they will have a little more in depth discussion about it, in the next
couple of weeks. He wanted to give the
Board a brief update on some of the other items, as follows: the Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) bill
failed; the annexation bill failed; the agriculture enclave bill failed
again. In regards to the growth
management bill, he can tell them that there is no impact fee language in there
other than the Governor wants to set up an impact fee study commission. There was some language in the last couple of
days that would have prevented them, if they ever became a charter county, from
enacting countywide land use rules, which he feels would severely limit their
ability, and the charter counties were upset because the only thing in the
language that kept if from including the 19 counties now was the effective
date. Commr. Cadwell explained that their
local delegation, while they could not vote on their side on every issue, at
least sought information and stayed in contact with them. He noted that Representative Alan Hayes and
Senator Roy Baker were obtaining as much information as possible and they are
always available to them. He stated that
they will have a little more in-depth information in writing to the Board
before the end of the week.
Commr. Hill stated that the whole local delegation
diligently stayed in contact with all of them through this whole process, and
she wanted to commend staff for putting together in a very timely fashion the
answers to their questions, a lot of it being about impact fees and different
aspects of not only growth management, but other bills that came through. Staff did a very good job getting that information
back to them. She wanted everyone to
know that they have responded to everything that was sent to them from their
delegation.
Commr. Pool noted that the Board wanted to express their
gratitude to Commr. Cadwell for the numerous trips he made to
REPORTS – COMMISSIONER POOL – DISTRICT #2
CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION
Commr. Pool and Commr. Hill reported that they both attended
the Cinco de Mayo celebration in Mascotte, which was very nice.
REPORTS – COMMISSIONER HANSON – DISTRICT #4
ELDER AFFAIRS SYMPOSIUM
Commr. Hanson reported that the Second Annual Elder Affairs
Symposium was held last Thursday, and it was very successful. The Secretary of Elder Affairs was there and
presented the County with a plaque for their ongoing work on communities for a
lifetime, and Mascotte was also recognized by the Secretary. She stated that Mascotte has taken the
challenge as a city and is the first one that has done this along with the
County. Commr. Hanson stated that she
cannot say enough about the great job that Ms. Robbie Hollenbeck, Special Projects
Coordinator, did as always; it was very well planned and well attended and the
press was also there.
REPORTS – COMMISSIONER STIVENDER – DISTRICT #3
SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS
Commr. Hill stated that the Board wants to thank Commr.
Stivender for putting together today’s program, and the presentations with all
of the schools, and Ms. Wendy Taylor, for her hard work.
Commr. Stivender stated that there are still some teams
playing softball/baseball, and they may still try and get them here.
Commr. Hanson noted that all of this coordinates with
healthy communities and keeping the young people exercising, hopefully up into
their adult lives.
PROCLAMATIONS/COMMUNITY ACTION MONTHA
On a motion by Commt. Stivender, seconded by Commr.
Hanson and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the execution
of Proclamation 2005-67 designating the month of May as Community Action Month.
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION/GOLF TOURNAMENTA
Commr. Stivender wanted to thank the Educational
Foundation and note that she had the opportunity to play in their golf
tournament on Friday, and her teammates were the Superintendent of Lake County
Schools, Anna Cowin, and Chairman of the School Board, Scott Strong. She noted that Commr. Pool was there, but he
did not play golf.
BOARD MEETINGS
Commr. Hill noted that the Board has a regular meeting
scheduled for next week, May 17, 2005.
ADJOURNMENT
There
being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the
meeting adjourned at 9:50 a.m.
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JENNIFER HILL, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
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JAMES
C. WATKINS, CLERK