A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

SEPTEMBER 20, 2005

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, September 20, 2005, at 9:00 a.m., in the Board of County Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Lake County Administration Building, Tavares, Florida. Commissioners present at the meeting were: Jennifer Hill, Chairman; Catherine C. Hanson, Vice Chairman; Debbie Stivender; Welton G. Cadwell; and Robert A. Pool. Others present were: Sanford A. “Sandy” Minkoff, County Attorney; Cindy Hall, County Manager; Wendy Taylor, Executive Office Manager, Board of County Commissioners’ Office; Barbara Lehman, Chief Deputy Clerk, County Finance; and Sandra Carter, Deputy Clerk.

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE

Commr. Hill gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

RECOGNITION

Commr. Hill recognized Sheriff Chris Daniels, who was present in the audience.

Sheriff Daniels addressed the Board stating that he had sent a team of thirteen Deputy Sheriffs to the Gulf Coast and Mississippi, to help with the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. He stated that last year he sent a team of Deputy Sheriffs to south Florida, to help with their hurricane relief efforts, as well, and had expended all the overtime, salaries, fuel costs, etc., associated with that relief effort, out of the General Fund budget from last year. He stated that he knew the County had been working very hard, over the last few weeks, to try to come up with enough money to fund the anniversary date pay raises and thought this might be a good time to let the Board know that his office had requested reimbursement from FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) and that he was present to present a check to the Board for $310,305.00, which represents reimbursement for the expenditures that they had last year out of the General Fund budget.

It was noted that the County’s Budget Office anticipated that said money would be coming in and had already included it in the fund balance.

Sheriff Daniels interjected that it was money that was budgeted in the Sheriff’s General Fund budget last year and expended from said budget last year – that it was not part of the excess money that was returned at the end of the fiscal year.

AGENDA UPDATE

Ms. Cindy Hall, County Manager, informed the Board that there was an Addendum No. 1 to the Agenda, containing a request from Employee Services for approval to process a payment to Blount Honda of Leesburg, for repair of a vehicle that was involved in an accident. She stated that the request was listed under the County Manager’s Departmental Business, however, noted that it should be under the County Manager’s Consent Agenda; and that, under Tab 7 of the County Manager’s Consent Agenda, the figure of $7,200.00 that is contained within the request should be changed to $8,200.00.

Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, stated that his office had received from the Public Works Department a Non-Exclusive Easement Deed between Lake County Gateway, LLC and Lake County, for additional right of way for the South Lake Trail Project, however, noted that his office did not receive it in time to get it on the Agenda, for acceptance by the Board. He asked that it be added to the Agenda, so that it could be accepted and the County could continue on with the trail project.

On a motion by Commr. Pool, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved to place said item on the Agenda.

MINUTES

On a motion by Commr. Stivender, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the Minutes of August 2, 2005 (Regular Meeting), as presented.

CLERK OF COURTS’ CONSENT AGENDA

Ms. Barbara Lehman, Chief Deputy Clerk, County Finance, informed the Board that Tab 4, under the Clerk of Courts’ Consent Agenda, should be an Approval of Contract item, rather than an Acknowledge Receipt item.

On a motion by Commr. Pool, seconded by Commr. Stivender and carried unanimously, by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the following requests:

Bonds – Contractor

Request for approval of Contractor Bonds – New, Renewal, and Cancellations, as follows:

New

1176-07 Abraham Johnson d/b/a Johnson & Montgomery Masonry

5836-06 Tony Clark d/b/a Clark’s Roofing, Inc.

6182-06 Clermont Electrical Services, Inc.

6408-06 James V. Tritto d/b/a Aastro Electrical

6409-06 Ochard L. Davis d/b/a Finesse Electrical Installation, LLC

Renewal

5887-06 Ken Abrehamsen d/b/a Pro Delta, LLC

Cancellations

5685-05 Edward Mueller d/b/a Pike General Contracting

6154-05 Al Geluso d/b/a United Mechanical Services, Inc.

6213-05 All Star Contractor

6392-05 Eryk Hardwick d/b/a Craftsmanship Construction, Inc.

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.

City of Leesburg Ordinance

Request to acknowledge receipt of City of Leesburg Ordinance No. 05-66, annexing certain real property, consisting of approximately 192 acres, based upon the petition of A. A. Moukhtara Company, for property, as described. Passed and adopted on the 22^nd day of August, 2005.

Engagement Letter from Ernst & Young

Request to approve Engagement Letter from Ernst & Young, to perform arbitrage rebate computations for the current computation period on the following debt: $51,515,196.33, Resource Recovery Industrial Development Refunding Revenue Bonds (Covanta Lake II, Inc. Project) Series 2004 - $3,000.00; and $4,400,000.00, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds (Pari-Mutuel Revenues Replacement Program) Series 2000 - $3,000.00.

Ordinances from City of Clermont

Request to acknowledge receipt of Ordinances from the City of Clermont, as follows:

Ordinance No. 499-M, providing for annexation of a certain parcel of land contiguous to the present city boundaries, for property, as described. Passed the 23^rd day of August, 2005.

Ordinance No. 528-M, providing for annexation of a certain parcel of land contiguous to the present city boundaries, for property, as described. Passed the 23^rd day of August, 2005.

Ordinances from City of Mascotte

Request to acknowledge receipt of Ordinances from the City of Mascotte, as follows:

Ordinance No. 2005-05-382, annexing certain property, as described, BL Land Investments, LLC, owners. Passed and adopted the 22^nd day of August, 2005.

Ordinance No. 2005-07-384, annexing certain property, as described, RJ Whidden, for Langley/Crittenden Partnership; Gene Langley and Duke Crittenden, owners. Passed and adopted the 22^nd day of August, 2005.

Ordinance No. 2005-07-385, annexing certain property, as described, Ellis Trustees; Dean and Karen Ellis, Trustees, owners. Passed and adopted the 22^nd day of August, 2005.

Ordinance No. 2005-07-386, annexing certain property, as described, Gene Langley, owner. Passed and adopted the 22^nd day of August, 2005.

Lake County Water Authority’s DRAFT Tentative Budget for FY 2005/2006

Request to acknowledge receipt of Lake County Water Authority’s DRAFT Tentative Budget for FY 2005/2006.

City of Eustis’ Comprehensive Plan Amendment

Request to acknowledge receipt of City of Eustis’ Comprehensive Plan Amendment.

Public Meeting Notice from St. Johns River Water Management District

Request to acknowledge receipt of Public Meeting Notice from the St. Johns River Water Management District to All Interested Parties, to discuss the 2005 District Water Supply Plan (draft), new legislative requirements affecting local governments, and the Florida Water Protection and Sustainability Program. The following times are scheduled:

· Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2005, 10 a.m. to noon, Sanford City Commission Chambers, 300 N. Park St., Sanford

· Thursday, Oct. 6, 2005, 10 a.m. to noon, Price Martin Center, 220 North 11^th St., Palatka

The draft plan is available on the District’s web site; CD or paper copy of the draft plan is also available; and written and e-mail comments on the draft plan can be submitted, as explained in the notice.

COUNTY MANAGER’S CONSENT AGENDA

Commr. Hanson commented about Tab 8, a request from Community Services for approval of agreements for hospital services relating to inpatient hospital care for inmates at the Lake County Jail, noting that, in looking at the backup material, she saw that the cost for the health care for the inmates was over $2 million and questioned whether the Jail was looking at ways to keep those dollars down.

Mr. Fletcher Smith, Community Services Director, addressed the Board stating that the County has several things going on, with regard to the matter, noting that Mr. Phil Hoelscher, President, Alliance Medical Management, a consultant that works with the Sheriff’s Office, has revamped the entire medical services program that the Jail is providing. He stated that they are trying to do a lot more things inhouse, rather than take the inmates to outside physicians, which is saving the County some money, and the contract before the Board this date, in the long run, is going to save the County some money, as well. He stated that the County previously had a contract with Florida Hospital Waterman for inpatient services and received the prevailing Medicaid rate, however, noted that this contract incorporates outpatient services and inpatient services in the same contract, but the County pays 50% of what the bill is. He stated that it is a little bit higher than the Medicaid rate, but, because of the inclusion of the outpatient services, the County is going to get a much better price on those, which will realize some savings for the County. He stated that the County is also looking at purchasing a catastrophic insurance policy, in case there are inmates that exceed a certain level, noting that the insurance will pick up any additional costs on those. He stated that the Sheriff’s Office is looking at ways to keep those costs down, however, noted that it is very expensive, with the growing costs of healthcare for inmates and for the public in general.

It was noted that inmate health care costs is getting to be a major problem for everybody statewide.

Commr. Cadwell requested that Tab 30, a request from Public Works that the remaining funds from the 2005 Summer Middle School Program go to the 2004/2005 Youth Recreation Assistance Program, be pulled for discussion.

Commr. Hanson requested that Tab 33, a request from Public Works for approval of the Agreement between Lake County and Florida Central Railroad Company, Inc., relating to Fairview Avenue, Grande Oak Estates Subdivision, be pulled for discussion, as well, noting that she would be abstaining from the vote regarding said request, due to the fact that the request would inure to the special gain of a business associate, Mr. Jack Nelson, who sits with her on the Board of Directors of the United Southern Bank, which loaned the developer of the Grande Oak Estates Subdivision some money.

On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Stivender and carried unanimously, by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the following requests:

Budget Office

Budget Transfer – Village Green Street Lighting Fund, Office of Budget, Assessments Division. Transfer $150.00 from Special Reserve to Utility Services. Additional funds are required in Utility Services to pay the remaining utility invoices for Fiscal Year 2005, for the Village Green Street Lighting Subdivision. The electric rate increase by Progress Energy was more than anticipated. Funds available in Special Reserve.

Budget Transfer – Valencia Terrace Street Lighting Fund, Office of Budget, Assessments Division. Transfer $422.00 from Special Reserve to Utility Services. Additional funds are required in Utility Services to pay the remaining utility invoices for Fiscal Year 2005, for the Valencia Terrace Street Lighting Subdivision. The electric rate increase by the City of Leesburg was more than anticipated. Funds available in Special Reserve.

Budget Transfer – Fleet Maintenance Fund, Department of Public Works, Special Services Division, Fleet Maintenance section. Transfer $50,000.00 from Special Reserve to Operating Supplies. More funds are needed to cover fuel purchases for the remainder of the fiscal year, due to the escalating price of fuel. Funds available in Special Reserve. Balance remaining after this transfer will be $29,466.00.

Budget Transfer – Transportation Disadvantaged Fund, Department of Community Services, Transportation Disadvantaged Division. Transfer $160,000.00 from Special Reserve to Contractual Services. At mid-year, additional funds were transferred from the General Fund into the Transportation Disadvantaged Fund, to supplement funding for the new transportation contract. Some of this funding was put into Reserves, until the final contract negotiations were complete. At this time, funds need to be transferred to Contractual Services, for payment to the transit provider, through September 30, 2005. Funds available in Special Reserve. Balance remaining after this transfer will be $16,540.00. Also, approval of the change order, for the Purchase Order to complete the contract for Fiscal Year 2005.

Resolution No. 2005-142, amending the Fleet Maintenance Fund, in order to receive unanticipated revenue for Fiscal Year 2004/2005, in the amount of $75,000.00, deposited into Fuel/Oil ($50,000.00) and Parts ($25,000.00); and provide appropriations for the disbursement for Operating Supplies. Funds have been received from the Transportation Disadvantaged Program, for the repair and maintenance of vehicles and fuel costs for April, May, and June, 2005.

Resolution No. 2005-143, amending the Transportation Disadvantaged Fund, in order to receive unanticipated revenue for Fiscal Year 2004/2005, in the amount of $258,141.00, deposited into Reimbursements, and to provide appropriations for the disbursement for Contractual Services. Reimbursement funding has been received for bus repair, maintenance, and operating supplies.

Community Services

Request for approval and signature of grant agreement; and authorization for the Chairman to sign documents and report forms related to the Public Library Construction Grant award for Citrus Ridge Library.

Request for approval and signature authorization to amend the State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP), effective Fiscal Year 2005/2006.

Request for approval and signature on the Fiscal Year 2005/2006 State Aid to Libraries Grant Application and Agreement.

Request for approval to accept grant funding, in the amount of $7,200.00, for the Operation Step Up Fall 2005 Disaster Volunteer Management initiative from Volunteer Florida, the Governor's Commission on Volunteerism and Community Services; and approval of associated Resolution No. 2005-144, amending the Lake County General Fund, in order to receive funding as unanticipated revenue.

Request for approval of Agreements between Lake County and Adventist Health System/Sunbelt, Inc.; and Business Associate Agreement for hospital services, relating to inpatient hospital care for inmates at the Lake County Jail.

Economic Development and Tourism

Request for approval to extend the two year requirement to begin construction for one additional year for Britt Construction, upon the purchase of Lot 16, in the Christopher C. Ford Commerce Park; and to extend the construction period to November 16, 2006.

Employee Services

Request for approval to accept the Contract Renewal for Health Insurance Third Party Administrator Services from WebTPA for medical claims, including adding access to Health-e Outlook (Wellness website), and extending the eligible claims period for Flexible Spending Accounts, as allowed by the recently updated IRS guidelines.

Request for approval and signature of the plan amendment from MetLife, the provider of the Basic and Additional Life insurance for the group health plan, to clarify the purchase and benefit award of additional life insurance.

Request for approval to accept the Agreement for Inpatient Services, Inpatient Stop-Loss, Obstetrical Care, and Outpatient Services provided by Florida Hospital Waterman Healthcare Systems, Inc. (FHWHS), when charges are incurred for Lake County employees in the FHHS/Waterman CPO.

Growth Management

Request for approval and execution of a Satisfaction and Release of Fine, for property owned by George A. Gillis, CEB No. 2004020015.

Request for approval and execution of a Satisfaction and Release of Fine, for property owned by Kevin T. and June Montgomery, CEB No. 2000100279.

Request for approval to advertise Ordinance amending Section 11.01.04 of the Lake County Land Development Regulations, concerning Exempt Signs.

Request for approval to advertise Ordinance amending Section 3.01.03 of the Land Development Regulations, concerning Schedule of Permitted and Conditional Uses.

Procurement Services

Request for approval to authorize the Procurement Services Director to advertise for Lake County's Bids and Proposals; award the contracts and issue the appropriate contract documents for all capital equipment approved in the budget processes throughout Fiscal Year 2005/2006, provided the total award amount for each item is less than ten percent (10%) above the approved estimated budgeted amount, and appropriately budgeted funds are available; and award and renew all annual term and supply contracts – each action shall be in accordance with the Procurement Policies and Procedures.

Request for approval to declare items on submitted lists surplus to County needs; authorize the removal of all items on said lists from the County's official fixed asset inventory system records; and authorize the Interim Procurement Services Director to sign the vehicle titles.

Public Safety

Request for approval for Lake County to increase their participation in the Region 5 Florida Domestic Homeland Security Task Force, Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) matching grant program, for funding communications interoperability – Lake County's increased funding match will be $195,261.00.

Public Works

Request for approval and authorization for the Chairman to execute the Agreement of an extension, until February 1, 2006, for the 2004/2005 Capital Improvement Grant for the Town of Lady Lake.

Request for approval and authorization for the Chairman to execute the Agreement of an extension, until September 30, 2006, for the 2004/2005 Capital Improvement Grant for the City of Mascotte.

Request for approval and authorization for the Chairman to execute the Agreement for an extension, until September 30, 2006, for two Capital Improvement Grants for the City of Umatilla.

Request by The Cove at Lady Lake Partners, LTD, for approval of Transportation Impact Fee payment deferral for Edwards Road, until they request a Certificate of Occupancy (C.O.) for their buildings on the site, which will allow them to utilize the Impact Fee Credits available, per a previous Agreement.

Request for approval of a contract Change Order for the Hooks Street Phase II and Citrus Tower Boulevard Project (Citrus Tower Boulevard and State Road 50), in the amount of $20,981.00.

Request for approval and authorization of Resolution No. 2005-145, to advertise Public Hearing for Vacation Petition No. 1060, by Robert M. Aicken, Representative Leslie Campione, to vacate right of way in the Plat of Dream Lake Poultry Ranches, located in Section 5, Township 18 East, Range 26 South, Umatilla area – Commission District 5.

Request for approval and signature on Resolution No. 2005-146, to advertise Public Hearing for Vacation Petition No. 1061, by Ali Manji, Representative Donna Hall, to vacate an easement in the Plat of Groveland Farms, located in Section 31, Township 22 South, Range 25 East, Groveland area – Commission District 2.

Request for approval and authorization of Resolution No. 2005-147, to advertise Public Hearing for Vacation Petition No. 1062, by Dennis A. Mulholland, Representative Noelle Phillips, to vacate drainage and utility easement in the Plat of Picciola Harbors, located in Section 1, Township 19 South, Range 24 East, Fruitland Park area – Commission District 1.

Request for approval and authorization to accept the final plat for Sweet Iron Estates and all areas dedicated to the public, as shown on the Sweet Iron Estates plat. Sweet Iron Estates consists of nine lots – Commission District 5.

Request for approval to accept two Drainage Easements, three Statutory Warranty Deeds, and three Temporary Non-Exclusive Construction Easement Deeds and Perpetual Grading Easements that have been secured, in conjunction with roadway and/or stormwater projects, as follows:

Drainage Easements

Estates at Cherry Lake, LLP

Groveland Connector/Cherry Lake Road

Road Project

America’s First Home, LLP

Groveland Connector/Cherry Lake Road

Road Project

Statutory Warranty Deeds

Central Florida Council Boy Scouts of America, Inc.

Boy Scouts Road

Maintenance Project

Estates at Cherry Lake, LLP

Cherry Lake Road

Road Project

America’s First Home, LLP

Groveland Connector/Cherry Lake

Road Project

Temporary Non-Exclusive Construction Easement Deed and

Perpetual Grading Easement

Allen, Homer

Steve’s Road

Road Project

KMH Limited Liability Company

Steve’s Road

Road Project

First Christian Church of Clermont

Steve’s Road

Road Project

Request for approval and authorization to accept the final plat for Thrill Hill Farms and all areas dedicated to the public, as shown on the Thrill Hill Farms plat; accept a Maintenance Bond, in the amount of $9,776.00; execute a Developer's Agreement for Maintenance of Improvements between Lake County and Olifa Development, Inc.; and execute Resolution No. 2005-148, accepting the following road into the County Road Maintenance System: Pony Trail Court (County Road No. 5880A). Thrill Hill Farms consists of four lots – Commission District 4.

Request for approval and authorization to accept the final plat for Grand Island Ridge and all areas dedicated to the public, as shown on the Grand Island Ridge final plat; accept a Letter of Credit, in the amount of $319,000.00; and execute a Developer's Agreement for Construction of Improvements between Lake County and Palmer Homes. Grand Island Ridge consists of 68 lots – Commission District 5.

Request for approval and signature on Resolution No. 2005-149, authorizing the posting of speed limit signs on the following roads in the Spring Valley Subdivision, in the Clermont area:

Brandiwine Court

WillowGrove Lane

StillMeadow Drive

Baybrook Lane

Pinyon Drive

Foxglove Drive

Caspian Drive

Woodglen Circle

0946A

1045B

1045C

1045D

1046

1046A

1047

1047A

Goldenstar Lane

Copperleaf Way

Silver Leaf Circle

Windflower Court

Roper Boulevard

Sunshine Drive

SunshineView Court

Sunshine Circle

1047B

1047C

1047D

1048

1048A

1145B

1145C

1145D

ADDENDUM NO. 1

COUNTY MANAGER’S CONSENT AGENDA (CONT’D.)

Employee Services

Request from Employee Services for approval to process payment to Blount Honda of Leesburg, for repair of Jacob Burciaga’s vehicle (Medical Examiner accident of August 29, 2005), subject to the County Attorney’s review and approval.

PUBLIC WORKS

2004/2005 YOUTH RECREATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Commr. Cadwell stated that the dollars involved with this request were unspent dollars from the Summer Middle School Program, which the Parks and Recreation Board would like to transfer over to the Youth Recreation Assistance Program, however, pointed out the fact that they would like to make sure that those dollars are earmarked just for the cities. He stated that the program was set up by the County to pay for county residents to use city facilities, but several years ago non-profits started dipping into that fund, which was never its intent. He stated that, before any more of those funds are expended in that way, the policy needs to be clarified, as to what the intent was for said funds. He stated that the County did not budget a per head amount, but a grand amount, and then, however many children participated, it was divided back out. He stated that, in the beginning, the fund may have paid $15 to $16 per head, but now may be down to $2 to $3 per head, because of other groups dipping into the fund.

On a motion by Commr. Cadwell, seconded by Commr. Pool and carried unanimously, by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved a request from Public Works that the remaining funds from the 2005 Summer Middle School program go to the 2004/2005 Youth Recreation Assistance Program, and that language be included stating that the additional dollars going to the Youth Recreation Assistance Program be spent just with the cities.

PUBLIC WORKS

AGREEMENT BETWEEN LAKE COUNTY AND FLORIDA CENTRAL RAILROAD

COMPANY

On a motion by Commr. Cadwell, seconded by Commr. Stivender and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board approved a request from Public Works for approval and signature on the Agreement between Lake County and the Florida Central Railroad Company, Inc., relating to Fairview Avenue, in the Grande Oak Estates Subdivision.

Commr. Hanson declared a conflict of interest, therefore, abstained from the vote.

COUNTY MANAGER’S DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

PRESENTATION REGARDING HOME HEATING OIL RECOVERY PROGRAM

Ms. Blanche Hardy, Environmental Services Director, addressed the Board and introduced Mr. Mike Bowers, Environmental Program Supervisor, and Mr. Charlie Cox, Environmental Specialist/Lead Storage Tank Inspector, with the County’s Division of Water Resources Management, Department of Environmental Services, noting that they would be giving the Board a brief presentation regarding the County’s Home Heating Oil Recovery Program, which they were instrumental in implementing. She stated that said program has been reported in the press and has been very favorably received by the citizens of Lake County.

Mr. Bowers addressed the Board stating that the Home Heating Oil Recovery Program’s inception was established to reduce the potential of groundwater contamination from unregulated residential heating oil tanks, noting that the existing storage tank program does not regulate residential, it is only for commercial and agriculture. He stated that the program was introduced to the general public in April of this year at the County Fair, where pamphlets and newspaper articles about the program were distributed, however, noted that the best way the word got out to the public was by word of mouth. He stated that the program was the brain child of Mr. Cox, the Environmental Specialist, who contacted Sarasota and Volusia counties, which had similar programs that were great successes, did all the research, got the program set up, and contacted the companies to perform the pump outs. He stated that the program only includes the cleaning out of the tanks – it does not include the removal of the tanks, which is strictly up to the residents. He stated that the County’s main concern is that any product that is left in the old heating oil tanks is removed, to keep it from getting into the environment. He stated that the program is funded through the Pollution Recovery Trust Fund, which receives its funding from fines received from environmental violators.

Mr. Bowers stated that they allocated $25,000 for the program for the first year and are going to take it on a year by year basis and, if it needs more, they will provide more, and, if not, they will scale it back. He stated that the County is currently contracted with a company called Permafix Environmental Services, who performs the pump outs, and they recycle all the used oil that is taken out of the tanks. He stated that Lake County’s cost for the pump outs is 48 cents per gallon. He stated that staff tries to get the pump outs done in batches of four or more, at which time he noted that the first pump outs were done May 31^st and June 31^stof this year, with a second pump out being in August and the next pump out scheduled for some time in October.

Commr. Cadwell questioned how the County identifies the tanks and was informed that residents call the County stating that they have such a tank. He stated that the County then sends them an application, which they fill out and send back to the County, at which time Mr. Cox goes through the process of contacting said individuals, to let them know that the County is going to come out and take a reading of how much fuel is in each tank. He stated that, when they get enough fuel compiled, they call Permafix Environmental Services and set up a date to go to the resident’s home and remove the fuel.

Mr. Bowers stated that some other programs that the County is working on are the Mining Program, the Industrial Waste Program, and the Wellhead Protection Program and they have recently added an Environmental Compliance Enforcement position to their department, which handles everything from tree removal to development without a permit, golf course management, the Home Heating Oil Recovery Program, and the sludge application programs.

Commr. Hanson questioned how the Golf Course Management Program was doing and was informed by Mr. Allan Hewitt, Water Resources Director, Environmental Services, that the program was doing well. She suggested that staff might want to bring a report regarding it to the Board in the near future, noting that it has been quite a while since the Board approved the program.

PROCUREMENT SERVICES

CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF INTEGRATED FINANCIAL SYSTEM

Ms. Regina Frazier, Budget Director/Interim Procurement Director, addressed the Board stating that this request was for approval of the integrated financial software, which is the culmination of a long process. She stated that the Clerk’s Office issued the RFP (Request for Proposal) last year and, after a long process, the selection team selected Munis, which staff was bringing before the Board this date for approval.

It was noted that the software will be utilized by the Clerk’s Office, the County, and the Sheriff’s Office, who were all involved in the process.

On a motion by Commr. Cadwell, seconded by Commr. Pool and carried unanimously, by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved a request from Procurement Services for approval of the contract for the purchase of an integrated financial system to Tyler Technologies, Inc. – Munis Division; approval of the submitted budget transfer, to move funds from the designated Reserve line for this purchase; and approval of the initial payment due, upon execution of the contract.

PROCUREMENT SERVICES

RESOLUTION ADOPTING FEE SCHEDULES FOR FISCAL YEARS 2005/2006

Ms. Regina Frazier, Budget Director/Interim Procurement Director, informed the Board that this request was for approval of the annual Fee Schedules Resolution, which covers all the fees that are charged by the various departments for the various services of the County.

Commr. Hill questioned why, under the health care screening for new clients, the fee went up considerably for those people age 18 to 39, but went down for people age 40 and over.

Mr. Fletcher Smith, Community Services Director, addressed the Board stating that a lot of the fee schedules for the Health Department are established through the State. He noted that he would present the question to Dr. Pellosie, Director of the Lake County Health Department, and have him give Commr. Hill a call, to see if he can better answer the question.

Commr. Stivender stated that a majority of the fee schedules did not increase this year and she wanted the general public to know that.

On a motion by Commr. Pool, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved a request from Procurement Services for approval of Resolution No. 2005-150, adopting the Fee Schedules for Fiscal Year 2005/2006.

OTHER BUSINESS

2005 WOMEN’S HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE

On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Stivender and carried unanimously, by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the ratification of Ms. Emogene Stegall as the 2005 Women’s Hall of Fame inductee, as selected by the Women’s Hall of Fame Committee.

It was noted that the Board felt the honor of Ms. Stegall being selected as the Women’s Hall of Fame inductee was well deserved and that the Women’s Hall of Fame Committee was created for somebody exactly like Ms. Stegall.

REPORTS – COUNTY ATTORNEY

RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT FOR CLERK’S OFFICE IN CLERMONT

Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, stated that this request was for approval to renew the Lease Agreement for the office that is used by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Clermont. He stated that the rent is $1,250.00 per month and the Clerk was requesting that the agreement be renewed. He stated that staff was recommending approval of the request.

On a motion by Commr. Pool, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved a request from the County Attorney for approval of a letter of renewal for the Lease Agreement for the Clerk's Office, located at 1206 Bowman Street, Sunnyside Plaza, in Clermont.

REPORTS – COUNTY ATTORNEY

AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY APPRAISER’S

OFFICE IN THE VILLAGES

Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, stated that this request was for renewal of the Lease Agreement with the Village Center Community Development District for property that is used by the Lake County Property Appraiser, currently expected to expire October 31, 2005. He stated that the Property Appraiser has asked that the lease be renewed, at which time he pointed out the fact that the monthly rent increases to $324.82 per month. He stated that staff was recommending approval of the request.

On a motion by Commr. Cadwell, seconded by Commr. Pool and carried unanimously, by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved a request from the County Attorney for approval and execution of an Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the Village Center Community Development District and Lake County for the Property Appraiser’s space, located at 914 Avenida Central, in The Villages.

REPORTS – COUNTY ATTORNEY

ADVERTISING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9, LAKE COUNTY CODE, REGARDING COURT COSTS

Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, stated that this request was for approval to advertise an Ordinance amending Chapter 9 of the Lake County Code, noting that it implements the changes that were made in the Legislation last year for teen court funding and allows the County to impose an additional fee for said funding and the Law Library. He stated that staff was recommending approval of the request.

On a motion by Commr. Stivender, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved a request from the County Attorney for approval to advertise the Ordinance amending Chapter 9, Lake County Code, regarding Court Costs.

REPORTS – COUNTY ATTORNEY

RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT WITH BRUCE DUNCAN FOR OUTSIDE LEGAL SERVICES FOR BOARD OF BUILDING

EXAMINERS

Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, stated that this request was for approval to renew the Agreement with Mr. Bruce Duncan, who serves as the Attorney for the Board of Building Examiners. He stated that there is no change in the computation rate and staff was recommending approval of the request.

On a motion by Commr. Stivender, seconded by Commr. Pool and carried unanimously, by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved a request from the County Attorney for approval of outside legal services with Bruce Duncan, relating to the renewal of an Agreement for the Board of Building Examiners.

REPORTS – COUNTY ATTORNEY

LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN LAKE COUNTY AND LAKE AGRICULTURE AND YOUTH FAIR ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR USE

OF LAKE COUNTY EXPO CENTER/FAIRGROUNDS

Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, stated that this request was for approval of the annual renewal of the Lease Agreement for use of the Lake County Expo Center/Fairgrounds by the Lake Agriculture and Youth Fair Association, Inc. He stated that the Fair is scheduled to be held April 6 through April 15, 2005, with the lease running from March 24 through April 23, 2006. He stated that staff was recommending approval of the request.

On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Stivender and carried unanimously, by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved a request from the County Attorney for approval and execution of the Lease Agreement between Lake County and the Lake Agriculture and Youth Fair Association, Inc., for use of the Lake County Expo Center/Fairgrounds and buildings, from March 24 through April 23, 2006.

REPORTS – COUNTY ATTORNEY

AGREEMENT WITH STENSTROM, MCINTOSH, COLBERT, WHIGHAM,

REISCHMANN & PARTLOW, P.A. FOR EMINENT DOMAIN COUNSEL

Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, stated that this request was for approval of an agreement with Stenstrom, McIntosh, Colbert, Whigham, Reischmann & Partlow, P.A., a firm located in Sanford that the County will use as outside counsel for eminent domain work. He stated that the County sent out a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and received thirteen responses back, with some of the other firms being highly recommended, however, noted that there were conflict issues with some of them, in that they represented Lake County property owners. He stated that the County is going to try to use said firm as a resource, however, noted that they may totally take over some of the complicated cases, but to the extent that the County can, staff is going to try to do the work in-house. He stated that staff was recommending approval of the request.

On a motion by Commr. Cadwell, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved a request from the County Attorney for approval of an Agreement with Stenstrom, McIntosh, Colbert, Whigham, Reischmann & Partlow, P.A., for eminent domain counsel.

REPORTS – COUNTY ATTORNEY

LIST OF RATES FOR OUTSIDE COUNSEL

Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, stated that this request pertained to a list of all the outside counsel that the County utilizes. He stated that he would like to bring said list to the Board annually for approval, so that they can see what firms are on the list. He stated that the only change in fees was for Mr. Jeff Mandel, the County’s labor attorney, who has requested that his rate be increased from $150.00 to $190.00 per hour. He stated that staff was recommending approval to use the list of outside counsel at the fee rates reflected on said list.

On a motion by Commr. Stivender, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved a request from the County Attorney for approval to use list of outside counsel, as submitted, at fee rates reflected on said list.

REPORTS – COUNTY ATTORNEY

FIRST AMENDMENT TO HARVARD JOLLY CLEES TOPPE ARCHITECT AGREEMENT AND AGREEMENT WITH CAGAN

CROSSING, LTD REGARDING CITRUS RIDGE LIBRARY

Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, explained this request, stating that it was an item that was split between Mr. Jim Bannon, Facilities Management and Development Director, and himself, noting that it involved two agreements – one being an amendment to the Harvard Jolly Clees Toppe Architect contract for the Citrus Ridge Library, and the other being the Agreement with Cagan Crossing, LTD, where they agreed to give the County $27,000.00 that they promised for design and up to $275,000.00 for construction. He stated that the County received the $27,000.00 and would recommend approval of both of the agreements.

Commr. Hanson questioned how it worked out, with regard to the name for the library, and was informed by Mr. Minkoff that there is no commitment on the name, noting that the Board could see on Page 2 of the Agreement that Cagan Crossing has requested that the library, when constructed, use that name. He stated that the County has agreed to consider it, but is under no obligation to give it that name.

On a motion by Commr. Pool, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved a request from the County Attorney for approval of the First Amendment to the Harvard Jolly Clees Toppe Architect Agreement; and approval of the Agreement with Cagan Crossing, LTD, for design modification, in relation to the Citrus Ridge Library.

REPORTS – COUNTY ATTORNEY

SETTLEMENT WITH CORPORATE EXPRESS

Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, stated that this was a request for approval of a settlement with Corporate Express, in the amount of $40,094.00, which includes $34,662.00 that the County was overcharged, as well as $2,625.92 that the Clerk’s Office was overcharged and $2,805.86 that the Sheriff’s Office was overcharged, making it a total of $40,094.00. He stated that staff has had a lot of help from the Clerk’s Office going through every single invoice and these were the amounts that they identified. He stated that the only thing that the County has given in on is the issue of ink jet cartridges, noting that the County did not get the full 65% discount on them, but the State bid price instead. He stated that there is no way to get 65% on Hewlett Packard ink jet cartridges. He stated that the County is still utilizing Corporate Express, however, noted that Procurement Services has put in place procedures to make sure that the County gets 65% on everything it purchases from them. He stated that Procurement Services is also following up and checking the invoices on a regular basis.

Commr. Hill questioned how much Corporate Express owed the County, if the County had been given the 65% discount for the ink jet cartridges, and was informed that it amounted to approximately another $18,000.00. He stated that it amounted to just over $60,000.00 total, if the County had been given the 65% discount on everything it purchased, including the ink jet cartridges.

On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Stivender and carried unanimously, by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved a request from the County Attorney for approval of a Settlement with Corporate Express, in the amount of $40,094.00.

REPORTS – COUNTY ATTORNEY

NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT DEED BETWEEN LAKE COUNTY GATEWAY, LLC AND LAKE COUNTY FOR RIGHT OF WAY

FOR SOUTH LAKE TRAIL PROJECT

Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, stated that this was the request that he had asked be added to the Agenda at the start of the meeting. He stated that it was a request for the Board to accept a Non-Exclusive Easement Deed from Lake County Gateway, LLC to Lake County for the South Lake Trail Project. He stated that it involves property that is part of the Plaza Colina development.

On a motion by Commr. Pool, seconded by Commr. Stivender and carried unanimously, by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved a request from the County Attorney for approval and execution of a Non-Exclusive Easement Deed between Lake County Gateway, LLC and Lake County, for additional right of way for the South Lake Trail Project, located in Section 25, Township 22 South, Range 26 East, in the Clermont area.

REPORTS – COUNTY MANAGER

LAKE COUNTY “BRANDING” PROGRAM

Ms. Cindy Hall, County Manager, informed the Board that staff has met with the consultants, regarding the ‘branding” program, who are helping them with the composition of the focus groups. She stated that they are asking that each of the Commissioners participate on a separate focus group, so she will be getting together with each Commissioner, to schedule said groups. She stated that it is an exciting process, which will be moving forward fairly quickly.

REPORTS – COUNTY MANAGER

SELECTION PROCESS FOR COUNTY’S FINANCIAL SYSTEM

Ms. Cindy Hall, County Manager, stated that she would like to comment on how well the process went for the selection of the financial system, which she noted was headed up by the Clerk’s Office. She stated that people under the Board of County Commissioners participated, as well as people from the Clerk’s Office and the Sheriff’s Office. She stated that it was very well organized, noting that everyone had ample opportunity to look at all the proposals. She stated that they traveled to different sites, to actually see the implementation of different systems, which is a process that can be extremely complex, but was handled very well. She stated that staff is very happy with the new system, which will be implemented this Fall, and, as of the beginning of the new calendar year, some of the elements will be implemented – perhaps the General Ledger, Payroll, and Budget. She noted that the Budget System this year did not work at all and staff had to do it manually. She stated that it was a very well done process and she is very grateful to the Clerk’s Office for having spearheaded it.

REPORTS – COUNTY MANAGER

TECHNOLOGY BOARD MEETING IN TALLAHASSEE

Ms. Cindy Hall, County Manager, informed the Board, for informational purposes, that she would be in Tallahassee on Friday, September 23, 2005, attending the Technology Board Meeting.

REPORTS – COMMISSIONER HILL – CHAIRMAN AND DISTRICT 1

NATIONAL ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION RECOVERY MONTH

PROCLAMATION

On a motion by Commr. Stivender, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved Proclamation No. 2005-151, designating the month of September, 2005, as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month.

REPORTS – COMMISSIONER HILL – CHAIRMAN AND DISTRICT 1

SALARY SURVEY FOR COUNTY MANAGER AND COUNTY ATTORNEY

Commr. Hill stated that she felt the Board should have an open discussion regarding the salary survey that was conducted for the County Manager and the County Attorney, at which time she reminded the Board that they had already given merit raises to both the County Manager and the County Attorney and questioned whether said raises were included in the figures before the Board this date. She was informed that they were.

Commr. Cadwell stated that, in looking at the other counties and their populations and trying to find a point where the County would be reasonable and competitive with the market, he felt each position should be increased to somewhere between $145,000 to $150,000. He stated that he felt Mr. Minkoff’s longevity with the County should figure in his raise somehow, as well.

Commr. Pool stated that said raises would amount to an approximate 12% increase in their salaries. He stated that he felt the survey was a good one and that it told the Board that they were not compensating the County Manager and the County Attorney adequately, when one looks at the salaries for the same positions in the other counties in the State.

Commr. Hanson stated that there could be a little bit of a discrepancy between the County Manager’s and the County Attorney’s salaries, considering the number of years that the County Attorney has been with the County, however, she felt that, due to the fact that the County Manager stepped right in and took over, when the former County Manager, Mr. Bill Neron, resigned, and, considering the responsibilities that the County Manager has, feels that her salary increase is justified.

On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Stivender and carried unanimously, by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved to increase the salaries for both the County Manager and the County Attorney, including their merit increases, to $145,000 per year, with their other benefits to remain the same.

REPORTS – COMMISSIONER POOL – DISTRICT 2

WEST ORANGE/SOUTH LAKE TRANSPORTATION TASK FORCE

Commr. Pool stated that the West Orange/South Lake Transportation Task Force will be holding a meeting on Thursday, October 6, 2005, at 10:00 a.m., at the Ocoee City Hall, and encouraged anyone interested in obtaining updates about funding for the County’s transportation needs for the SR 50 corridor to attend the meeting.

REPORTS – COMMISSIONER STIVENDER – DISTRICT 3

COMMISSIONERS

Commr. Stivender informed the Board that her fifth granddaughter, Maya Nicole Hall, weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs., was born at 3:00 a.m. today in Alabama. She noted that everybody was doing fine.

REPORTS – COMMISSIONER HANSON – DISTRICT 4

WORKSHOP ON BUILDING OF TOWN CENTERS

Commr. Hanson stated that Canin Associates, out of Orlando, held a workshop on the building of Town Centers at the Administration Building last week. She stated that it was a very interesting workshop, with the outcome of it being that they have created a non-profit foundation, and there is a possibility that the County might be able to get them to help the County with the Town Center in Mt. Plymouth/Sorrento. She stated that it will be very exciting, if the County can get Canin Associates to help put that together.

REPORTS – COMMISSIONER STIVENDER – DISTRICT 3 (CONT’D.)

LOWNDES REZONING CASE PUBLIC HEARING

Commr. Stivender stated that she wanted to thank Mr. Gregg Welstead, Deputy County Manager/Growth Management Director, and his staff, and Mr. Jim Stivender, Jr., Public Works Director, and his staff, for doing an excellent job in preparing for the public hearing that was held in south Lake County, at Minneola City Hall, for the purpose of discussing the Lowndes rezoning case, with regard to property being proposed to be rezoned, in order to allow the Lake County School Board to construct additional schools for the Lake County School System. She stated that, even though everyone may not have agreed on the outcome, staff did an excellent job in preparing for said meeting.

REPORTS – COMMISSIONER CADWELL – DISTRICT 5

STATEWIDE IMPACT FEE TASK FORCE MEETING

Commr. Cadwell reminded the Board that the Statewide Impact Fee Task Force, formed under the Growth Management Law to look at the issue of impact fees, will be meeting on Friday, September 23, 2005, at 10:00 a.m., in the Board Room, located on the 3^rd floor of the Orlando International Airport. He stated that it is the only meeting where they are going to take public testimony. He stated that they have allotted 45 minutes for the Florida Association of Counties (FAC), after which time the League of Cities and the Lake County School Board will have an opportunity to address them. He noted that everyone was welcome to attend.

CITIZEN QUESTION AND COMMENT PERIOD

Mr. Roy Hunter, representing the Northeast Lake Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Board and discussed the price of fuel and gasoline and how it affects not only the County, but the County’s residents, as well. He stated that he discussed the fact that it was becoming very difficult for him, financially, to attend every meeting of the Elder Affairs Advisory Board and the Library Advisory Board, of which he is a member of both, with the County Manager, Ms. Cindy Hall, and that he would like to skip some of the meetings. He stated that Ms. Hall suggested that he only attend every other meeting, or that he communicate with said committees by way of a conference call, if it is legal under the Sunshine Law.

Mr. Hunter then discussed the issue of “Family Day”, being September 26, 2005, which he noted Commr. Stivender had brought to the attention of the Board, and the fact that he felt it should be 365 days per year, rather than just one day. He stated that he wanted to thank the Lake County staff for treating him like family, in that they have been very kind and helpful to him. He discussed the Vial of Life Program that the Sheriff’s Office has and the fact that he would like to see said vials put in all the libraries in the County, so that they are available to everyone. He explained how the Vial of Life Program works, at which time he noted that it all comes back to family. He stated that he felt everyone in the County should adopt another family, noting that he did not mean to take care of them financially and do everything for them, but to become friends with them. He stated that everyone might be surprised at how friendly the other families will be to them.

Mr. Hunter stated that he has heard that Fire Departments in counties throughout the State will provide and install free smoke alarms in the homes of the County’s residences. He stated that he did not think it would take a lot of money for the Fire Department in Lake County to do that, which would save the lives of a lot of the County’s residents.

Commr. Hill informed the Board that the County Manager, Ms. Cindy Hall, had addressed the issue of fuel consumption, as far as the County’s employees are concerned, noting that she had prepared a handout about the fuel consumption issue and had included some suggestions for how the County and its employees can save fuel.

REPORTS – COMMISSIONER STIVENDER – DISTRICT 3

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

Commr. Stivender questioned whether Ms. Cindy Hall, County Manager, was working on a holiday schedule for the Board Meetings to be held in November and December of this year, at which time Ms. Hall stated that she was not, but would be glad to do so and would bring said schedule back to the Board at a later date.

RECESS AND REASSEMBLY

At 10:10 a.m., the Chairman announced that the Board would recess until 5:05 p.m., for the Final Budget Hearing.

PUBLIC HEARING

FINAL BUDGET HEARING

Ms. Cindy Hall, County Manager, informed the Board that the tentatively approved budget for the 2005/2006 Fiscal Year is $403,221,347.00, which is an 8.3% increase over last year’s budget. She stated that the changes from the first public hearing amount to a decrease of $948,583.00, which include a $1 million reduction in the transfer from the General Fund to the Solid Waste Fund and a $51,000.00 increase in the transfer from the General Fund to the Library Fund, for the Literacy Coordinator position. She stated that other adjustments from the first public hearing include a $25,000.00 increase in the Children’s Services Council budget; a $40,000.00 increase in the County’s Public Health Unit, to begin an analysis of the South Lake County Health Clinic; $710,000.00 placed in Reserves, for potential lease and improvements to a new South Lake County Health Clinic; an increase of $50,000.00 for additional School Resource Officers (SROs) at the Eustis 9^th Grade Center; and an increase of approximately $103,000.00 for the County’s new financial software system in next year’s budget.

Ms. Hall stated that all the changes she alluded to are listed on Page 4 of the Final Budget handout (booklet) and a summary of all the funds, of which there are 47, are contained in Exhibit A of the handout, on Pages 17 and 18. She stated that the General Fund millage is tentatively set at 5.7970 mills, which is a decrease of .02 mills from last year; the Lake County Ambulance and Emergency Services MSTU is .5289 mills, which is the same as last year; and the Stormwater Management MSTU is .5000 mills, which is also the same as last year. She stated that, based on information that has been provided by the State, Lake County’s General Fund millage for the past year was the 18^th lowest in the State and the 21^st lowest in the State for all millages. She stated that the proposed millages for the 2005/2006 Fiscal Year were slightly lower than they were last year. She expressed appreciation to the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, all of the Constitutional Officers, the Department and Office Directors, and, particularly, the staff of the Budget Office for their professional efforts in assisting and compiling the budget for the 2005/2006 Fiscal Year.

The Chairman stated that this public hearing was the final one for the purpose of amending and adopting the Final Budget, recomputing the proposed millage rate, if necessary, and publicly announcing the percentage by which the recomputed proposed millage exceeds the rolled-back rate. She stated that the County’s aggregate rolled-back rate is 5.8247 mills and the aggregate tentative rate is 6.6092 mills, which results in an increase over the aggregate rolled-back rate of 13.47%. She then opened the public hearing.

Mr. Travis Whigham, a resident of the Lake Mack area and President of the Forest Hills Association, addressed the Board and thanked Commr. Cadwell and Mr. Gary Kaiser, Public Safety Director, for attending a recent Forest Hills Association Meeting and answering questions addressed to them by the residents of that area. He stated that he felt the biggest majority of the County’s tax increase has been to pay for all the new growth that the County is experiencing and that, if the County was charging developers the proper fees on new construction, the County should not have to be raising taxes to pay for neighborhoods that the developers stand to gain from, but the rest of the County’s citizens do not gain anything from, except further congestion on the County’s roads and in its schools. He stated that he was aware that the Lake County School Board is going to try to raise impact fees back up to $10,775.00 and he wanted the Board to take that into consideration. He stated that, according to a recent article that he read in one of the local newspapers, there are 12,000 new homes coming into an area that is already overcrowded and its schools are already overcapacity. He stated that the developers should be paying their fair share and not having other residents in the County pay for it.

There being no further individuals who wished to address the Board, the Chairman closed the public hearing.

On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Cadwell and carried unanimously, by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the following Resolutions:

Resolution No. 2005-152, adopting a final millage rate of 5.7970 mills for the General Fund for Lake County for Fiscal Year 2006.

Resolution No. 2005-153, adopting a final millage rate of 0.5289 mills for the Lake County Municipal Service Taxing Unit for Ambulance and Emergency Medical Services for the unincorporated and incorporated area of the County for Fiscal Year 2006.

Resolution No. 2005-154, adopting a final millage rate of 0.5000 mills for the Stormwater Management Municipal Services Taxing Unit for the unincorporated area of Lake County for Fiscal Year 2006.

The Chairman stated that the Board would now consider any amendments to the Budget.

Commr. Cadwell stated that the Board approved to add an additional $15,000.00 to the 2004/2005 Youth Recreation Assistance Program earlier in the meeting, however, noted that he would like to put an additional $50,000.00 into the fund, as well, understanding that the County will be redoing that policy. He stated that those funds were set aside by the cities to pay for county residents using their facilities and any of them that have taken capital improvement money from the County cannot charge a differential fee, so this money would help with that.

A brief discussion occurred regarding the matter, at which time Commr. Hill questioned whether Commr. Cadwell planned to have the funding for the Summer Middle School Program restored back to its original amount.

Ms. Cindy Hall, County Manager, stated that Commr. Cadwell’s suggestion was for an additional $50,000.00 to be added to the Youth Recreation Assistance Program, clarifying the fact that the County currently has $50,000.00 in the proposed budget for said program and will be adding another $50,000.00 to it. She stated that the $15,000.00 that was approved earlier in the meeting will be applied to the current year’s money. She noted that they were covering two different years.

On a motion by Commr. Cadwell, seconded by Commr. Stivender and carried unanimously, by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved to budget an additional $50,000.00 towards the County’s 2005/2006 Youth Recreation Assistance Program, to come from the General Fund Reserves account.

Commr. Stivender stated that she had brought up the issue of fuel and how it has skyrocketed at the last Board Meeting, at which time she noted the fact that the Transportation Disadvantaged Program is allowed a specific amount of money per gallon for their vehicles, according to their contract. She stated that the Budget Office has looked at that contract and there is enough money in Reserves for the Board to address the matter, once it becomes an issue.

Commr. Cadwell questioned whether the Board would have any discussion about it, if the Transportation Disadvantaged Program does run out of money and the County has to look at trips, as opposed to taking money out of Reserves.

Ms. Regina Frazier, Budget Director, informed the Board that there is a guaranteed amount of trips that the County has to provide and a fuel adjustment is done every six months.

Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, stated that the base amount was $1.80 to $1.90 at the time that they submitted their bids, which was December of 2004.

Commr. Stivender stated that, if the Board sees an item come across their desk from the County Manager, regarding the matter, they will know that an adjustment had to be made and that it came out of Reserves.

On a motion by Commr. Cadwell, seconded by Commr. Stivender and carried unanimously, by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved Resolution No. 2005-155, adopting a Final Budget of $403,221,347 for Lake County for Fiscal Year 2006.

The Board thanked staff for a job well done, noting that they had a clear understanding of what was going on, as they went through the budget process, which they appreciated.

Ms. Frazier recognized her staff, being Ms. Julia Wilson, Senior Budget Analyst and Assessments Manager; Ms. Mary Gillis, Senior Budget Analyst; Ms. Melissa Maidhof, Senior Budget Analyst; and Mr. Jason Showe, Revenue Coordinator (not present), for all their hard work, particularly this year, noting that they did not have functioning budget software, so it was especially challenging for them.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 5:20 p.m.

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JENNIFER HILL, CHAIRMAN

ATTEST:

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JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK