A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OCTOBER
18, 2005
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular
session on Tuesday, October 18, 2005, at 9:05 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; Welton G. Cadwell; Debbie Stivender; and
Robert A. Pool. Others present were: Sanford A. “Sandy” Minkoff, County Attorney;
Cynthia W. “Cindy” Hall, County Manager; Wendy Taylor, Executive Office Manager,
Board of County Commissioners’ Office; Barbara Lehman, Chief Deputy Clerk,
County Finance; and Judy Whaley, Deputy Clerk.
INVOCATION
AND PLEDGE
Mr.
Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ELECTED
OFFICIALS
Commr.
Hill recognized Mr. Ray Goodgame, Clermont Council Member, who was in the
audience.
AGENDA
UPDATE
Ms.
Cindy Hall, County Manager, stated that Addendum No. 1 contains two County
Manager’s Consent Agenda items and one item under the County Manager’s Reports.
MINUTE
APPROVAL
On
a motion by Commr. Cadwell, seconded by Commr. Stivender and carried
unanimously, by a vote of 5-0, the Board approved the Minutes of August 23, 2005,
Regular Meeting, as presented.
On
a motion by Commr. Stivender, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried
unanimously, by a vote of 5-0, the Board approved the Minutes of September 6,
2005, Regular Meeting, as presented.
On
a motion by Commr. Pool, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, by
a vote of 5-0, the Board approved the Minutes of September 20, 2005, Regular
Meeting, as presented.
CLERK
OF COURT’S CONSENT AGENDA
On
a motion by Commr. Stivender, seconded by Commr. Pool and carried unanimously,
by a vote of 5-0, the Board approved the Clerk of Court’s Consent Agenda, Items
1 through 7 as follows:
Contractor
Bonds – New, Cancellations, Rescind Cancellation and Riders:
New
4358-06 Ashley Stone dba A & E Plumbing,
Inc.
4774-06 Strickland Electric, Inc.
5342-06 Gary Butler dba Siegentholer
Enterprises, Inc.
5748-06 Frank Oliver dba Oliver Productions,
Inc.
5795-06 Calvin Andes (Electrician)
5871-06 Smith’s Air Conditioning and Electric
Inc.
5911-06 Quality by Design Inc.
6076-07 Larry Dobson dba Dobson’s Woods &
Water, Inc.
6115-07 Larry Bailey, Larry Bailey, Inc.
(Electrical)
6237-06 RNI Construction, Inc. (General
Contractor)
6383-06 Design & Development Enterprises,
Inc. dba Clermont Security
6416-06 Rodney R. Kowarsch dba Kowarsch
Electric, Inc.
6417-06 Robert Fistilla dba Massy Electric,
Inc.
6418-06 M.D. Building Systems of FL
6419-06 Joseph Shay dba DWL, Designing Woman
Landscaping, Inc.
Cancellations
4757-01 Gordon Williams Plumbing, Inc. (Bond
No S-700764)
4766-05 Daniel M. Hayes (Bond No S-700771)
5868-05 John A. Woythaler (Bond No S-700772)
6033-05 Dennis Graham dba R & D
Irrigation & Landscaping Inc.
(Bond No OFL-522075)
6362-05 Douglas George Callais dba Callais
Construction Company
(Bond No OFL-551561)
Rescind
Cancellation
6392-05 Eryk
Hardwick Ta Craftsmanship Construction, Inc. (General Contractor) Per notice
dated September 15, 2005, rescind the August 24, 2005, request to cancel Bond
#14718970.
Riders
150-05 Principal’s name has been changed
to read: James E. Denman dba
Denman’s Heating and Roofing, Inc. (Bond No 60371729)
6400-05 Frances B. Harle dba Irrigation
Specialties Company. Change of
Bond
Number from OFL0544502 to OFL0544503, effective 7/28/2005
6412-06 CD&J
Aluminum. Principal is amended to read: Judy L. Henry (Bond No S710150)
6418-06 Principal’s
name has been changed to from: M.D. Building
Systems of FL T/A to: Martin V. Knapp DBA M.D.
Building
Systems of FL, Inc. (Bond No 14746643)
Southwest
Florida Water Management District
Request
to acknowledge receipt from Southwest Florida Water Management District - Re:
Public Input Meetings for Update to Schedule for Establishment of Minimum Flows
and Levels (MFLs). Participation in the process to update its Priority List and
Schedule for the establishment of MFLs is invited at the following public
meetings, at 6:00 p.m.: Monday, October 3, 2005, at the District’s Bartow
Office (170 Century Blvd.); Wednesday, October 5, 2005, at the District’s Tampa
Office (7601 Hwy 301 N.); Monday, October 10, 2005, at the Brooksville
Headquarters (2379 Broad Street); Wednesday, October 12, 2005, at the
District’s Sarasota Office (6750 Fruitville Rd.). The draft List for 2006 will
be available on the District website (watermatters.org) no later than September
30, 2005. Written comments are also welcome and can be submitted to Dr. Martin
Kelly, Manager of the Ecologic Evaluation Section, via mail or e-mail
([email protected]) no later than October 15, 2005.
Florida
Public Service Commission
Request
to acknowledge receipt of Notice of Application for Amendment to Water and
Wastewater Certificates. Notice is hereby given on the 21st day of September
2005, pursuant to Section 367.045, Florida Statutes, and Section 25-30.030,
Florida Administrative Code, of the Application of Shangri-La By The Lake
Utilities, Inc., 100 Shangri-La Blvd., Leesburg, Florida 34788, of its intent
to apply to the Florida Public Service Commission to extend its service area to
provide water and wastewater service. Any objections to the Application must be
made in writing and filed with the Director, Division of Commission Clerk and
Administrative Services, Florida Public Service Commission, 2540 Shumard Oak
Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0850, with a copy to Martin S. Friedman,
Esquire, Rose, Sundstrom & Bentley, LLP, 600 S. North Lake Boulevard, Suite
160, Altamonte Springs, Florida 32701, within 30 days from the date of this
Notice. The objection must state the grounds for the objection with
particularity.
Southwest
Florida Water Management District
Request
to acknowledge receipt from Southwest Florida Water Management District -
Approved Minutes of the July 26, 2005 Governing Board Meeting; Agenda for
September 27-28, 2005, Governing Board Meeting to begin no earlier than 12:30
p.m. on September 27, and at 9:00 a.m. on September 28, at 2379 Broad Street,
Brooksville, Florida.
Florida Public Service Commission
Request to acknowledge receipt from Florida Public
Service Commission - Notice of Commission Hearing and Prehearing Conference (issued
September 28, 2005). Docket No. 050001-EI - Fuel and Purchased Power Cost
Recovery Clause with Generating Performance Incentive Factor; Docket No.
050002-EG - Energy Conservation Cost Recovery Clause; Docket No. 050003-GU -
Purchased Gas Adjustment (PGA) True-Up; Docket No. 050004-GU - Natural Gas
Conservation Cost Recovery; Docket No. 050007-EI - Environmental Cost Recovery
Clause. A Prehearing Conference will be held at 9:30 a.m., Monday, October 24,
2005, and a Public Hearing will be held at 9:30 a.m., November 7, 8, and 9,
2005. All hearings will be held in Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center,
4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida.
Florida Public Service Commission
Request to acknowledge receipt from Florida Public
Service Commission - Notice of Commission Hearing and Prehearing Conference
(issued September 26, 2005). Docket No. 041269-TP, Petition to establish
generic docket to consider amendments to interconnection agreements resulting
from changes in law by Bellsouth Telecommunications, Inc. A Prehearing
Conference will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2005, 1:30 p.m., and a Public
Hearing will be held on Wednesday, November 2, 2005, 9:30 a.m. Both hearings
are in Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way,
Tallahassee, Florida.
St. Johns River Water Management District
Request to acknowledge receipt from St. Johns River
Water Management District - notice of application as follows: Bainbridge
Construction LLC, Dennis Rossi, 12791 W Forest Hill Blvd Ste 5B, Wellington, FL
33414, application #98200. The applicant proposes to withdraw 0.039 million
gallons per day of ground water for urban landscape irrigation on 11.5 acres.
The withdrawals used by this proposed project will consist of ground water from
an Upper Floridan Aquifer and 1 proposed well in Lake County, located in
Section 20, Township 22 South, Range 26 East, known as Fountains at Clermont.
Substantial objections must be filed with the District within fourteen (14)
days of notification of the permit application.
COUNTY
MANAGER’S CONSENT AGENDA
On
a motion by Commr. Stivender, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously,
by a vote of 5-0, the Board approved the County Manager’s Consent Agenda, Tabs 3
through 25, and Addendum No. 1, I. as follows:
Budget
Request for approval of Budget transfer – General
Fund, Department of Community Services, Jail Medical Division. Transfer
$425,000.00 from Economic Stabilization Reserve to Inmate Medical. Additional
funds are needed to cover inmate medical costs for Fiscal Year 2004-2005. Funds
available in Economic Stabilization Reserve. Balance remaining in Economic
Stabilization Reserve after this transfer will be $11,353,015.00.
Request for approval of Budget transfer – Renewal
Sales Tax Capital Projects Fund, Non Departmental. Transfer $11,308.00 from
Special Reserve to Machinery & Equipment. The Sheriff has requested
additional funds for vehicles and accessories. Approved allocation for Sheriff
vehicles is $577,000.00. This transfer would increase that amount to $588,308.00.
Funds available in Special Reserve.
Request for approval of Resolution 2005-165 to amend
the County Transportation Trust Fund in order to receive unanticipated revenue
for Fiscal Year 2005-2006 in the amount of $155,000.00 deposited into
Reimbursements and provide appropriations for the disbursement to Aids to Other
Agencies. Unanticipated revenue was received from Grande Oak Estates for an
ingress and egress railroad permit from Florida Central Railroad for the
allowance of vehicular traffic from Old 441 to their subdivision located west
of Fairview Avenue.
Request from Budget Fiscal Year 2004-2005 for
approval of Check Request (Direct Pay) for payment for computers for the State
Attorney's Office. The request exceeds the County Manager's approval list of
$25,000.00. Total payment is for $59,167.16.
Request from Budget Fiscal Year 2005-2006 for
approval of Check Request (Direct Pay) for payment of Florida Association of
Counties (FAC) dues for November 1, 2005 to October 31, 2006. The request
exceeds the County Manager's approval limit of $25,000.00. Total payment is for
$25,667.00.
Community Services
Request for approval and signature authorization on
the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Partnership
Agreement between the Town of Lady Lake and the County in an amount not to
exceed $100,000.00, granting the Town CDBG funds to construct sidewalks, and to
direct the Community Services Department to execute the Agreement and oversee
completion of the project covered in the Scope of Services.
Request for approval to advertise change in Ordinance
(2001-76) for the Choose Life License Plate Program to provide greater
flexibility in the approval for payment process.
Request for approval of the Human Services Grant
Review Committee's recommendation to provide $10,000.00 in grant funding to
Community Health Services, Sunrise ARC, Christian Social Services, and
Lighthouse Central Florida; $3,809.00 in funding to Deaf and Hearing Services;
$7,106.00 to Faithful and True Ministries; and $9,085.00 to Community Health
Centers; and authorize the Chair to sign subsequent agreements and other
related documents contingent on County Attorney approval.
Request for approval to continue the direct pay
procedure during Fiscal Year 2005-2006 for the monthly Medicaid Nursing Home
and Hospital bills as well as for direct pay for the monthly Health Care
Responsibility Act (HCRA) bills received by the Department of Community
Services effective with the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2005.
Procurement Services
Request for approval to authorize the County Manager
to sign change orders for large capital projects of up to $50,000.00 or one
percent (1%) of the original contract price (whichever is greater) as long as
the total project cost does not exceed the originally approved project budget.
Request for approval to declare the items on the
attached lists surplus to County's needs; authorize the removal of all of the
items on the attached 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 and execution of Modification
Number 1 to the State Homeland Security Grant (SHSG) to extend the contract
date from September 30, 2005 to October 31, 2005.
Public Works
Request for approval and authorization for the
Chairman to execute Satisfaction of Liens for 16 road assessments, as follows:
|
ASSESSMENT # |
NAME |
DATE PAID |
|
|
|
|
|
661035 |
Datha
A. Deubler |
07/27/05 |
|
687021 |
Michael
& Joy Brittian |
05/10/05 |
|
690006 |
Barbara
Redmon |
05/16/05 |
|
690007 |
Barbara
Redmon |
05/16/05 |
|
690015 |
Michael
& Virginia Moore |
06/17/05 |
|
690018 |
Michael
Quatrinni |
05/26/05 |
|
690021 |
Henry
Snow |
05/18/05 |
|
690030 |
David
Johnson |
05/12/05 |
|
691007 |
Russell
& Alice Turner |
05/18/05 |
|
694048 |
Todd
& Scott Lake |
08/05/05 |
|
694052 |
John
Jowers |
08/17/05 |
|
694157 |
Louis
& Rose Hodges |
08/09/05 |
|
694200 |
James
& Hattie Yaw |
08/11/05 |
|
698008 |
Alain
Forget |
05/27/05 |
|
699020 |
James
& Tammy Viviani |
07/28/05 |
|
785002 |
William
S. West |
07/07/05 |
Public Works
Request for approval to advertise for bids for the
Number 9788M Bonnet Road Drainage Improvement Project Number 2006-02 at an
estimated cost of $146,681.43 and to encumber funds from the Stormwater
Management Fund. Commission District 5.
Request for approval to advertise for bids for the
Eustis Park Subdivision Drainage Improvement Project Number 2006-03 at an
estimated cost of $186,147.78 and to encumber funds from the Stormwater
Management Fund. Commission District 5.
Request for approval to award Countywide Resurfacing
& Re-Striping and CR-19A (Dora Avenue) Sidewalk Project Number 2005-10 to
Middlesex Corporation at a cost of $1,165,481.50, and to encumber funds from
the Renewal Sales Capital Projects Funds.
Request for approval and signature on the Revised
Certified Budget for Arthropod Control for Fiscal Year 2005-2006.
Request for approval to accept the following listed
public right of way deeds that have been secured in conjunction with roadway
and/or stormwater projects: five Statutory Warranty Deeds and three
Non-Exclusive Easement Deeds. Total Acreage Donated, 8.756+/-; Total Acreage
Purchased, 2.5+/-; Est. Total Value of Acreage Donated, $103,356.96; Total
Value of Acreage Purchased, $28,100.00.
|
Instrument/Grantor |
Road
Name |
Rd# |
OR BK/PG |
Donate
(D) Prchse
(P) |
Purpose |
Acres (+/-) |
Est.
Value |
|
Statutory Warranty Deed |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Zimmerman, Marion |
Lake Unity Nursery Rd |
6313 |
2949/0881 |
D |
Road
Project |
1.28 |
$6,400.00 |
|
Todd, Corbitt S. &
Nicole M. |
Lake Unity Nursery Rd. |
6313 |
2949/0873 |
D |
Road
Project |
1.12 |
$5,600.00 |
|
Cascades of Groveland
Homeowners’ Association, Inc. |
Libby Rd. #3 |
2233 |
2950/1711 |
D |
Road
Project |
0.12 |
$1,100.00 |
|
Joe Middleton Groves, Inc. |
N. Buckhill/ Palm Ave |
2739 |
2958/1778 |
D |
Road
Project |
4.33 |
$49,795.00 |
|
Joe Middleton Groves, Inc. |
N. Buckhill/ Palm Ave |
2739 |
2958/1759 |
P |
Road
Project |
2.5 |
$28,100.00 |
|
Non-Exclusive Easement Deed |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hassan, Tahir & Teresa
R. |
Access of Steve’s Rd. |
1248 |
2960/192 |
D |
Access
Esment |
0.146 |
$12,227.82 |
|
Geer, Purshatom and Basdeo,
Suseema |
Access of Steve’s Rd. |
1248 |
2958/1789 |
D |
Access
Esment |
0.62 |
$3,969.24 |
|
DE PER, LLC |
Access of Steve’s Rd. |
1248 |
2958/1793 |
D |
Access
Esment |
1.14 |
$24,264.90 |
Public Works
Request for approval and execution of an Interlocal
Agreement with the City of Tavares for the transfer of jurisdiction for a
roadway known as Ann Rou Road.
Request for approval to accept and execute the
following Subordinations of Utility Interests Agreements between Lake County
and listed utilities for projects listed: Sumter Electric Cooperative/South
Lake Charter Elementary Site Plan/Hartwood Marsh Road (Number 0854) and Lake
Utility Services, Inc./South Clermont Connector – Bosserman.
Request for approval and authorization to accept the
final plat for Las Colinas Phase II – Partial Replat and all areas dedicated to
the public as shown on the Las Colinas Phase II – Partial Replat plat. Las
Colinas Phase II – Partial Replat consists of 13 lots being reduced to two
lots. Commission District 3.
Request for approval and authorization to release a
Maintenance Bond in the amount of $14,928.00 as well as refund $500.00 posted
for Windscape Phase II. Windscape Phase II consists of 25 lots. Commission
District 2.
Request for approval and signature on Resolution
2005-166 to advertise Public Hearing
for Vacation Petition Number 1063 by Terry and Ruth Furlow, Representative Mary
Ludwig, to vacate a portion of Portland Avenue and Southgate Avenue, Section
12, Township 19 South, Range 25 East, in the Haines (Haynes) Creek area.
Commission District 1.
Request for approval and signature on Resolution
2005-167 to advertise Public Hearing for Vacation Petition Number 1064 by Paul
R. Wills, Representative Flo Lange, to vacate an unnamed street, in the Plat of
Mt. Plymouth Subdivision, located in Section 32, Township 19 East, Range 28 South,
in the Sorrento/Mt. Plymouth area. Commission District 4.
Request for approval and signature on Resolution
2005-168 to advertise Public Hearing for Vacation Petition Number 1065 by Yves
G. and Magalie J. Nelson, Representative William C. Rowe, to vacate a right of
way, in the Map of Clermont Farms, in Section 12, Township 23 South, Range 26
East, in the Clermont area. Commission District 2.
Request for approval and signature on Resolution
2005-169 to advertise Public Hearing for Vacation Petition Number 1058 by
Dorothy Lucas, Representative Martin J. Kahler, to vacate an unnamed road right
of way, according to the Plat of Hinson's Plan, in Section 31, Township 17
East, Range 27 South, in the Altoona area. Commission District 5.
Request for approval and execution of Railroad
Reimbursement Agreements Grade Crossing Traffic Control Devices between Lake
County Board of County Commissioners, Florida Department of Transportation, and
Florida Central Railroad and approval of Resolution 2005-170, Grade Crossing Traffic Control
Devices and Future Responsibility for CR-448, Astatula, FL; and Resolution
2005-171, Grade Crossing Traffic
Control Devices and Future Responsibility for Lucerne Dr., Mount Dora, FL.
Budget - Addendum No. 1
Request for approval of Check Request (Direct Pay) for
payment to Orlando Regional Health Care for inmate. The request exceeds the
County Manager’s approval limit of $25,000.00. Total payment is for $163,905.04
Budget - Addendum No. 1
Request for approval of Check Request (Direct Pay) for
payment to Leesburg Medical Center for inmate. The request exceeds the County
Manager’s approval limit of $25,000.00. Total payment is for $46,526.46.
REPORTS
- COUNTY MANAGER
ADDENDUM NO. 1
STATE-FUNDED
SUBGRANT AGREEMENT
Mr. Gregg Welstead, Deputy County
Manager, explained the State-Funded Subgrant Agreement between the State of
Florida, Department of Community Affairs (DCA), Lake County and the Lake County
School Board. Regarding school concurrency, the Agreement outlines the scope of
work that involves creation of draft interlocal agreements and, ultimately, a
draft Public School Facilities Element over the next seven to eight months.
Periodic task draft documents will be provided to the State in conjunction with
the School Board. At certain milestones after completing those tasks, the State
will provide Lake County a total of $100,000. He advised that the first
deadline is November 1, 2005, when a plan of work for accomplishing the tasks
associated with the goal is due. He stated that a joint meeting between the
Board, the School Board and members of the cities who wish to participate is
proposed for October 28, 2005. That meeting will be held to approve the plan of
work for subsequent months.
Mr. Welstead stated that one key
element of the process is the team of consultants that has been picked by DCA. He
explained that, of the six pilot communities, Hillsborough County has chosen
not to use the DCA consultant and the remaining five communities have not made
a determination. The staffs have been discussing the process and he opined that
the School Board will choose the DCA consultant. He commented that the DCA
consultant may be stretched thin and may use a cookie-cutter solution which may
not fit Lake County’s needs. One goal of the DCA process, in creating pilot
communities, is to come up with different solutions for the different
communities. Mr. Welstead suggested that a mediator might help keep the process
on schedule and resolve any issues. The interlocal agreement will have to be
negotiated and he pointed out that we may not want the same consultant as the
School Board. For example, there are several ways to count school stations and
that is one part of the interlocal agreement. Mr. Welstead stated that a number
of folks have indicated they want to participate as consultants. He advised
that Ms. Hall met with an individual last week who was involved with the Palm
Beach County concurrency effort, currently the only State approved concurrency
effort.
Ms. Hall explained that the
individual was involved from a county perspective and, subsequently, from the
School Board perspective. She has a planning background, a political background
and a law degree. Ms. Hall presented copies of the resume to the Board (a copy
is included in the backup material) and asked for direction regarding the
possibility of negotiating with this individual to help with the technical
portions of school concurrency. Ms. Hall confirmed that $100,000 will come to
the Board and $100,000 will go to the School Board.
Commr. Hanson stated that she met
with this individual who worked with Mr. Harry Fix of the School Board when he
was in Palm Beach County.
Mr. Welstead stated that the School
Board may be considering this subject next week.
Commr. Cadwell remarked that he
envisioned that the Board and the School Board would have separate consultants.
He stated that the idea of a mediator is ideal and that the cities would need
to be involved, procedurally, in that selection process. He suggested that a
representative could be chosen by the League of Cities. He asked if a decision
on the consultant can be held next week, giving him time to talk to the people
in Palm Beach County who were instrumental in their concurrency program.
Commr. Hill commented that it will be
beneficial to have a consultant on board before the October 28, 2005, joint meeting.
Mr. Welstead advised that he will
meet with Mr. Minkoff and Ms. Amye King, Assistant Growth Management Director,
on October 21 to discuss a plan of work for Lake County.
Commr. Stivender asked if the
municipalities will be included with the County.
Mr. Minkoff explained that there will
be an interlocal agreement between all the cities, Lake County and the School
Board. He commented that, while the municipalities may have different points of
view and the County may authorize the consultant to talk with them, for this
recommendation, this consultant will be working only for Lake County. He noted
that a contract for the consultant can be brought back to the Board on October
25, 2005, and that this is not the type of service where, statutorily, a RFP is
required.
On a motion by Commr. Stivender,
seconded by Commr. Pool and carried unanimously, by a vote of 5-0, the Board approved
and authorized the Chairman to sign the State-Funded Subgrant Agreement between
the State of Florida, Department of Community Affairs, Lake County and the Lake
County School Board.
Ms. Cindy Hall, County Manager, noted
that a contract for a mediator may not be available by October 25, but the
process will be made clear at that time. If a candidate for a mediator is
available next week, that name will be brought forward.
Mr. Minkoff clarified that hiring a
mediator will require concurrence by the School Board and the municipalities.
PRESENTATION
YOUTH RECREATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Commr. Cadwell, Parks &
Recreation Advisory Board Liaison, announced that Youth Recreation Assistance
Program grants totaling $49,986.72 have been awarded to the following recipients:
Boys & Girls Clubs of Lake & Sumter Counties; City of Clermont; City of
Eustis; City of Fruitland Park; City of Leesburg; City of Mount Dora; City of
Tavares; Eustis Little League; First Baptist Church of Leesburg; Golden
Triangle YMCA; Lake County Soccer League; South Lake Dixie Youth; South Lake
Pop Warner; South Lake Recreation; Stucky’s Kids; and Town of Lady Lake.
PRESENTATION
WORLD WAR II VETERANS’ MEMORIAL
PHOTOGRAPH
Commissioner Hill presented a framed photograph
to Mr. Tom Osebold, Veterans Service Director, Lake County Department of
Community Services. The photograph was taken at the dedication of the World War
II Veterans’ Memorial in Tallahassee, Florida.
Mr. Osebold expressed pride in being
able to attend the dedication on behalf of Lake County.
PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE - COURT COSTS
Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney,
placed the following proposed ordinance on the floor, reading by title only,
and noted that it will be Ordinance No. 2005-88 if approved by the Board:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AMENDING CHAPTER 9, LAKE COUNTY CODE, ENTITLED COURTS AND
LAW ENFORCEMENT; AMENDING SECTION 9-12, ENTITLED COURT FACILITIES SURCHARGE;
RENAMING AND AMENDING SECTION 9-13, ENTITLED TEEN COURT USER FEE; AMENDING
SECTION 9-16, ENTITLED ADDITIONAL COURT COSTS IN CRIMINAL CASES; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE LAKE COUNTY CODE; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Minkoff explained that this ordinance,
which will be effective January 1, 2006, implements the new $3 fee that was approved
by the Legislature this year and which can be dedicated strictly to Teen Court
funding.
Commr. Hill opened the public hearing
and called for public comment. There being none, the public hearing portion of
the meeting was closed.
On a motion by Commr. Cadwell,
seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, by a vote of 5-0, the Board
approved Ordinance 2005-88, as read by title only, Amending Chapter 9, Lake
County Code, regarding Court Costs.
PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE - EXEMPT SIGNS
Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney,
placed the following proposed ordinance on the floor, reading by title only. He
noted that this is the first reading and the ordinance will not be adopted
today.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AMENDING SECTION 11.01.04, LAKE COUNTY CODE, APPENDIX E,
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, TO REMOVE BUS SHELTER SIGNS AND BENCH SIGNS FROM
EXEMPT SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Minkoff explained that the
proposed ordinance would require these types of signs (bus shelter signs and bench
signs) to have permits and meet the rules in the sign ordinance.
Commr. Hill opened the public hearing
and called for public comment. There being none, the public hearing portion of
the meeting was closed.
In response to an inquiry by Commr.
Cadwell regarding any future County bus system, Mr. Minkoff confirmed that
those shelter signs would be permitted and follow current rules.
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded
by Commr. Stivender and carried unanimously, by a vote of 5-0, the Board
approved the first reading of the proposed ordinance, as read by title only, Amending
Section 11.01.04, Lake County Code, Appendix E, Land Development Regulations,
to Remove Bus Shelter Signs and Bench Signs from Exempt Signs.
PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE - SCHEDULE OF PERMITTED AND
CONDITIONAL USES
Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney,
placed the following proposed ordinance on the floor, reading by title only. He
noted that this is the first reading and the ordinance will not be adopted
today.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AMENDING SECTION 3.01.03, LAKE COUNTY CODE, APPENDIX E,
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, ENTITLED SCHEDULE OF PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL
USES, LAKE COUNTY CODE, APPENDIX E, LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; ADDING UNDER
RECREATIONAL USES CLUB PRIVATE OR COUNTRY AND RIDING STABLE OR ACADEMY; ADDING
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION SECTION NUMBERS FOR CERTAIN USE CLASSIFICATIONS;
FOR COMMERCIAL USES ADDING REFERENCE TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND MINOR
GRAMMATICAL CORRECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN
THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Commr. Hill opened the public hearing
and called for public comment. There being none, the public hearing portion of
the meeting was closed.
On a motion by Commr. Stivender,
seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, by a vote of 5-0, the Board
approved the first reading of the proposed ordinance, as read by title only, Amending
Section 3.01.03, Lake County Code, Appendix E, Land Development Regulations, Schedule
of Permitted and Conditional Uses, adding Club Private or Country and Riding
Stable or Academy.
PUBLIC HEARING
MAINTENANCE MAP - BOY SCOUT ROAD
Mr. Jim Stivender, Public Works
Director, presented the request for approval to accept a Maintenance Map for a
portion of Boy Scout Road (Number 8187) which is the access to Camp La-No-Che
off Maggie Jones Road in Paisley. The road, no longer clay, located in Section
32, Township 17 South, Range 28 East, is already a County-maintained road.
Commr. Hill opened the public hearing
and called for public comment. There being none, the public hearing portion of
the meeting was closed.
On a motion by Commr. Cadwell, seconded
by Commr. Pool and carried unanimously, by a vote of 5-0, the Board approved
the request to accept a Maintenance Map on a portion of Boy Scout Road (#8187).
APPOINTMENTS - SOLID WASTE ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
The Board discussed the seven open
positions and applications which have been submitted for consideration for the
Solid Waste Advisory Committee (created by Ordinance 2005-38, effective May 25,
2005).
Commissioners Hanson and Stivender
stated that they will postpone appointments in their districts.
On a motion by Commr. Stivender,
seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, by a vote of 5-0, the Board
appointed the following persons to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee:
APPOINTMENT - COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH
CARE COMMITTEE
On a motion by Commr. Hanson,
seconded by Commr. Stivender and carried unanimously, by a vote of 5-0, the
Board appointed Ms. Pam Steinke, RN, MA, as the Lake County Health Department's
Administrative Director member on the Comprehensive Health Care Committee.
It was noted that Dr. John Pellosie
will continue to serve in the capacity of the Lake County Health Department
liaison.
APPOINTMENTS - CULTURAL AFFAIRS
COUNCIL
Commr. Stivender explained that there
has been a lot of resignations and turnovers on the Lake County Cultural
Affairs Council (Council) and that staff met yesterday to discuss the issue.
She suggested readvertising some of the vacant positions while considering two
reappointments and two new appointments today so that a quorum will be possible
at the Council’s November 1, 2005, meeting. She stated that the County Manager
suggested that this Council, like the Tourist Development Council (TDC), be
chaired by the liaison Commissioner.
Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney,
suggested that the Board could express that intent to the Council members in
the hopes they would agree.
On a motion by Commr. Hanson,
seconded by Commr. Pool and carried unanimously, by a vote of 5-0, the Board approved
to express to the Cultural Affairs Council the Board’s support that the
Commission Liaison would be the Chairman of the Council (a voting member).
Commissioner Hanson expressed the
strong need for a full-time individual, funded from TDC, who is responsible for
the Council.
Commissioner Stivender stated that a
proposal on how the Council can move forward will be brought back to the Board.
She stated that the Council is supposed to be an umbrella for all the arts in
Lake County but it has gotten away from that and is no longer a facilitative
group.
On a motion by Commr. Stivender,
seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, by a vote of 5-0, the Board
reappointed/appointed the following persons to the Cultural Affairs Council:
The four other vacant positions will
be readvertised and applications will be brought back to the Board.
REPORTS - COUNTY ATTORNEY
APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE ORDINANCE
Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney,
presented the request for approval to advertise an ordinance Amending Section
14.18.03, Lake County Code, Appendix E, Land Development Regulations, entitled
Public Hearings. He explained that Development Agreement Acts should be heard
by the Lake County Local Planning Agency rather than the Lake County Zoning
Board.
On a motion by Commr. Cadwell,
seconded by Commr. Stivender and carried unanimously, by a vote of 5-0, the
Board approved the request by the County Attorney for approval to advertise an
ordinance Amending Section 14.18.03, Lake County Code, Appendix E, Land
Development Regulations, entitled Public Hearings.
CANCELLATION OF TAX SALE CERTIFICATES
Mr. Minkoff presented the request for
approval of three affidavits requesting Cancellation of Tax Sale Certificate by
Owner (Certificate #3246, #2757 and #3012). This involves a parcel of property
given to Homes in Partnership. The Board’s approval will request the Tax
Collector to cancel those Tax Sale Certificates so Homes in Partnership will
have good title.
On a motion by Commr. Pool, seconded
by Commr. Stivender and carried unanimously, by a vote of 5-0, the Board
approved the request by the County Attorney for approval of three affidavits
requesting Cancellation of Tax Sale Certificate by Owner (Certificate #3246, #2757
and #3012).
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT - FERNDALE PRESERVE
PROPERTY
Mr. Minkoff presented the request for
approval of the Memorandum of Agreement between Lake County and the St. Johns
River Water Management District (SJRWMD) regarding the purchase of property
lying in the Ferndale Preserve on Lake Apopka Project, and adoption of the budget
resolution to accept unanticipated revenue for FY 2005; including authorizing
the Chairman to sign the closing statement for acceptance of the SJRWMD funding
contribution. He explained that the only negative in the Agreement is that, if Lake
County ever violates the terms of the State grant and loses this property, Lake
County would be required to repay the full amount of $250,000 to SJRWMD. He
stated that it is unlikely that will ever happen.
A motion was made by Commr. Stivender
and seconded by Commr. Hanson for approval of the Memorandum of Agreement
between Lake County and St. Johns River Water Management District regarding the
purchase of property lying in the Ferndale Preserve on Lake Apopka Project, and
adoption of Budget Resolution 2005-172 to accept unanticipated revenue for FY
2005; including authorizing the Chairman to sign the closing statement for
acceptance of the St. Johns River Water Management District funding
contribution.
Because he has abstained from other
votes regarding the purchase of the Ferndale Preserve property, Commr. Pool
asked the County Attorney if he should abstain from this vote.
Mr. Minkoff stated that this does not
impact the purchase of the property so Commr. Pool can vote on the issue.
Commr. Stivender informed the Board
that she received a request from the original property owners about the
possibility of using their names in this park. She advised that she will pass
that request to the County Manager for processing.
Commr. Hill called for a vote on the
motion which carried by a unanimous vote of 5-0.
AMEND PARKING AGREEMENT WITH FIRST
BAPTIST CHURCH
On a motion by Commr. Stivender,
seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, by a vote of 5-0, the Board
approved the Amendment to Parking Agreement between Lake County and First
Baptist Church of Tavares, Inc., increasing the annual payment from $500.00 to
$750.00.
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS - ANIMAL
CONTROL SERVICES
Mr. Minkoff presented the request for
approval of Interlocal Agreements between Lake County and the City of Fruitland
Park, the Town of Astatula, and the Town of Howey-in-the-Hills Pertaining to Animal
Control Services. He stated that Lake County has received requests from these
municipalities for animal control services and he noted that additional
requests may be brought to the Board later.
In response to Commr. Stivender’s
inquiry regarding financial impacts, Ms. Cindy Hall, County Manager, stated
that additional Animal Services officers, their vehicles and gasoline, were
approved as part of the budget which was adopted by the Board in September.
On a motion by Commr. Stivender,
seconded by Commr. Pool and carried unanimously, by a vote of 5-0, the Board
approved Interlocal Agreements between Lake County and the City of Fruitland
Park, the Town of Astatula, and the Town of Howey-in-the-Hills Pertaining to Animal
Control Services.
REPORTS - COUNTY MANAGER
ARTICLE V TECHNOLOGY BOARD MEETING
Ms. Cindy Hall informed the Board
that she will be in Tallahassee on Friday, October 21, 2005, for an Article V
Technology Board meeting.
REPORTS - COMMISSIONER CADWELL -
DISTRICT #5
COUNTY MANAGER
Commr. Cadwell commented that he has
heard nothing but good things in Tallahassee about Ms. Cindy Hall and the great
job she has done to make sure they understand our perspective, from the County
level, regarding the Article V Technology Board.
2005 FLORIDA PUBLIC LIBRARY
DIRECTORS’ MEETING
Commr. Cadwell announced that he will
speak at the 2005 Florida Public Library Directors’ Meeting in Sarasota,
Florida, on Thursday, October 20, 2005.
JOINT MEETING - BROWARD, DADE AND
PALM BEACH COUNTIES
Commr. Cadwell announced that he will
be in Miami, Florida, for a joint meeting between Broward, Dade and Palm Beach
Counties on Sunday, October 23, 2005.
STATEWIDE IMPACT FEE COMMITTEE
MEETING
Commr. Cadwell announced that the
next statewide impact fee committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for
Monday, October 31, 2005, in Tallahassee, Florida. He and the County Attorney
plan to attend that meeting.
REPORTS
- COMMISSIONER POOL - DISTRICT #2
MILLSTREAM
DRIVE AREA - GROVELAND
Commr. Pool reported on the Saturday,
October 15, 2005, meeting between homeowners in the Millstream Drive area of
Groveland and County staff regarding maintenance of their roads. He stated that
there are many issues to be resolved. He explained that the vested rights
clearly state that the homeowners are responsible for the maintenance of this
road but the homeowners association was never created. He stated that the
homeowners will be asking the County for help and he explained some of the
serious road issues. He stated that staff will help facilitate getting deeds
and right of way and land acquisition for the potential of coming into some
County system for the maintenance.
DAILY
COMMERCIAL ARTICLE
Commr. Pool brought to the Board’s
attention a Daily Commercial article
which was published Sunday, October 16, 2005. He opined that the intent of the
remarks was malicious, libelous and slanderous. The remarks were that he or his
family was involved in some transaction with the school site. Commr. Pool
stated that he does not know now, and did not know then, who or what was
involved in any of those issues. He stated that he thinks a public apology by
Mr. Ed Havill (Lake County Property Appraiser) would be in order; otherwise,
litigation is probably the only other avenue or recourse he has.
REPORTS - COMMISSIONER HANSON -
DISTRICT #4
ST. JOHNS RIVER ALLIANCE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Commr. Hanson stated that she
currently serves as the Lake County Commission representative on the St. Johns
River Alliance Board of Directors. She noted that anyone on the Board could
serve and that almost everyone has some connection to the St. Johns River
through the chain of lakes. In response to a question by Commr. Cadwell, Commr.
Hanson advised that she would be glad to continue serving.
On a motion by Commr. Stivender,
seconded by Commr. Pool and carried unanimously, by a vote of 5-0, the Board
reappointed Commr. Hanson as the Lake County Commission representative to the
St. Johns River Alliance Board of Directors and to serve for calendar year
2006.
REPORTS - COMMISSIONER STIVENDER -
DISTRICT #3
PROCLAMATION HONORING HELEN PEARCE
Commr. Stivender presented the
request for approval and execution of a Proclamation honoring Ms. Helen Pearce,
the first female Mayor of Montverde. Ms. Pearce was elected three times to the
office and brought the Town of Montverde to a different level. The proclamation
will be presented to Ms. Pearce on November 5, 2005, at Helen Pearce Day in
Montverde, Florida. Commr. Stivender invited everyone to attend the ceremony.
On a motion by Commr. Stivender,
seconded by Commr. Pool and carried unanimously, the Board approved the
execution of Proclamation 2005-173 honoring Ms. Helen Pearce, the first female
Mayor of Montverde, and proclaiming November 5, 2005, as Helen Pearce Day in
Lake County.
DAILY COMMERCIAL ARTICLE
Commr. Stivender stated that the
October 16, 2005, Daily Commercial
article did quote her correctly. She stated that every politician who is
elected receives money from developers, property owners, etc.
REPORTS - COMMISSIONER HILL -
CHAIRMAN & DISTRICT #1
STATE OF THE COUNTY ADDRESS
Commr. Hill reminded the Board that
the State of the County address will be held October 20, 2005, at 7:30 a.m., at
Lake Receptions, Mount Dora, Florida.
Commr. Hanson announced that she has
a prior conflict but is hoping she will be able to attend the State of the
County event for a few minutes. She explained that she is chairman of a fundraiser
breakfast that morning for Sorrento Christian Center.
FEMA
Commr. Hill expressed appreciation
for all the hard work in receiving money back from FEMA.
BILL PRICE
Commr. Hill noted that Mr. Bill
Price, Agricultural Education Service Division of the Lake County Department of
Community Services, is resigning after seven years with the County. She wished
him well in his endeavors in the private sector.
CITIZEN QUESTION AND COMMENT PERIOD
Roy Hunter
Mr. Roy Hunter of Paisley addressed
the Board on behalf of himself and his wife, Francine. He announced that they
are celebrating their two-year wedding anniversary today.
Tim Hatfield
Mr. Tim Hatfield of Umatilla asked
for an update on the situation at Lake Yale. He stated that he received
correspondence from the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) after
he spoke at a Board meeting in August.
Mr. Jim Stivender, Director of Public
Works, stated that they have not heard anything in two months. He explained
that SJRWMD basically said to do nothing. Water is flowing out of Lake Yale as
fast as it can. He said that the question is who will do what in retaining the
proper Lake Yale water elevation.
Commr. Cadwell commented that SJRWMD
indicated that it was not their business but, if the County wants to remove a
culvert, the County would need a SJRWMD permit.
Mr. Stivender stated that the water
is seeking its own level and there is a lot of erosion around the pipe which is
not serving any purpose now.
Commr. Cadwell stated that it must be
fixed long range and some type of consensus with SJRWMD is needed.
Mr. Stivender stated that he will
contact Mr. Kirby Green at SJRWMD before the water dries up.
Mr. Hatfield stated that there is a
section of Peru Road where a culvert is being installed. He stated that runs
into his lake. He stated that the north end of the area has been flooded with
another three feet of water because the water is backed up high enough to run
under SR 42 into Marion County. Marion County has received about three or four
feet of water which has caused serious problems.
Travis Whigham
Mr. Travis Whigham, Forest Hills
Association, asked the Board to do his road projects before starting others
because he has been waiting five years. He thanked the road crew for the work
they did on Big Foot Way. He asked if something similar could be done on
Fonseca because it is under water and relief is needed so that fire, rescue and
police vehicles can get through. He stated that a resident dug a barricade on
Dogwood Avenue and something needs to be put into effect to prohibit such
blocking of roads. He asked for County help on a problem on Cooter Pond Road
and explained that about 40 years ago the road was cut around a pond. New
owners of the property have blocked access and other residents now have to
drive through the water to get to and from their homes. He reiterated his
request that the Board help his area with their roads before beginning projects
in other areas. Mr. Whigham advised the Board that there are a couple of
residents in his area in need of on-going medical attention and they say the
Lake County bus system will not come to their homes because of the condition of
the roads. He asked for help for those residents.
Commr. Stivender asked Mr. Whigham to
give the names of the residents needing medical attention to the County Manager.
Ray Goodgame
Mr. Ray Goodgame addressed the Board on
issues as both a resident and a City of Clermont Council Member. He asked for a
dedicated right turn lane on northbound Hancock Road at the intersection with SR
50 for people turning right toward Orlando. He stated that this is his second
request to the Board and that Commr. Pool has asked for the turn lane.
Regarding the Regency Hill
Subdivision on Hartwood-Marsh Road, east of Hancock Road, Mr. Goodgame stated
that this development was developed under County approvals. He stated that
lanes were to have been constructed by the developer so that people could pull
off to make a right turn when going west. He stated that these lanes have not
been built and traffic is congested in the mornings. He suggested that no more
certificates of occupancy for homes be issued in Regency Hill until the
developer makes the corrections.
Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney,
advised that this development started out as a zoning in the County but the
City Commission approved the plat and the construction plans. Those plans
showed those turn lanes and the City did not enforce their construction. He
stated that, at this point, the City is issuing building permits for houses,
not the County.
Mr. Goodgame referred to a rezoning
case heard by the Board on January 25, 2005, for the purpose of building a
charter school (Rezoning Petition PH#78-04-2 Jon VanderLey/County Line Construction).
He stated that the rear of the school has been landscaped but the area between
eight or ten Hartwood Pines Subdivision homes has not been properly landscaped.
He stated that those homeowners feel that needs to be corrected. He stated
that, because there is no fence around the school, kids are walking between the
houses to avoid traffic congestion at the intersection of Hancock Road and
Hartwood-Marsh Road. He stated that this is creating a safety issue and should
be addressed and corrected very soon.
Mr. Goodgame stated that there is
major traffic congestion in the mornings and afternoons at the intersection of
Hartwood-Marsh Road and Hancock Road. He read from the January 25, 2005,
rezoning case as follows: “As it relates to traffic, they have talked to Lake
County Engineering staff, and, if the applicant does the warrant study for the
traffic light at Hartwood Marsh Road and Hancock Road, staff has agreed to go
ahead with the light and position the poles for the future widening of Hartwood
Marsh Road.” He stated that this light should be a priority. He stated that
lights are also needed at Johns Lake Road and at Hook Street.
Commr. Pool stated that he has made
staff aware of each of Mr. Goodgame’s concerns.
Mr. Jim Stivender, Public Works
Director, advised that a study at SR 50 should be completed this week. Staff currently
is looking at a traffic warrant study at the intersection of Hartwood-Marsh
Road and Hancock Road as part of the first phase of the four-lane. They are in
the process of acquiring right of way for turn lanes at Johns Lake and the
intersection improvements are under design and include the warrant study for a
signal. The design is done for the intersection at Hook Street but the warrant
is not there yet.
Wayne Nichols
Mr. Wayne Nichols, speaking on behalf
of the residents of the Town of Montverde, thanked the Board for recognizing
Ms. Helen Pearce for all of her years of work.
Ed Havill
Mr. Ed Havill, Lake County Property
Appraiser, having just arrived at the meeting, asked Commr. Pool to explain his
earlier comments regarding a recent newspaper article.
Commr. Pool explained that he was
disappointed to read an article in reference to Mr. Havill that he thinks was both
malicious and slanderous. He stated that neither he nor his family had any
knowledge of, or anything to do with, or any ownership or possible gain in, the
school site. Commr. Pool stated that he does not know today and did not know
then who was involved in any part of that transaction.
Mr. Havill explained that a lot of
things in that story were incorrect. He stated that the reporter called him about
the rezoning of the School Board site and during that discussion he (Mr.
Havill) brought up the fact that it has been over a year since the School Board
had their emergency meeting. They have not publicly acknowledged who was
involved with the transaction, having dealt with a trustee. He stated that Mr. Josh
Wilson from Channel 9 contacted the School Board two weeks ago and Mr. Steve
Johnson, attorney for the School Board, told Mr. Wilson that it was an
oversight and he would find out within a week. Mr. Havill stated that the
public still does not know who got the public dollars, including the people who
sold the property, the real estate brokers, title companies, and everybody who
was involved. Mr. Havill stated that he told the reporter that Commr. Pool and
Commr. Stivender voted for that and had voted for the utilities out there to
help their developer friends. He stated that he does not back off that
statement. Mr. Havill stated that he did not make the statement to the reporter
that Commr. Pool’s wife was related to the owner of the property. He stated
that he did say that Commr. Pool’s wife’s sister was married to someone who got
part of that public money as a real estate broker from that transaction. He
stated that he has written a rebuttal to the editor of the newspaper because
there are a lot of factual inadequacies in the story.
Mr. Havill stated that there are a
lot of questions about the $3.4 million spent on that property. He stated that
Commr. Pool and Commr. Stivender get money from developers for their campaigns
and the donations are listed on their reports. He stated that he understands
that Mr. Browne Gregg owns property in the immediate vicinity and is required
to donate land for a high school. If a high school is built there, he doesn’t
have to donate the land.
Commr. Pool stated that his wife’s
sister is married to a painter newly moved down from Philadelphia. He reiterated
that he does not know who is involved in that transaction.
RECESS AND REASSEMBLY
At 10:25 a.m., Commr. Hill announced
a 15-minute break.
PRESENTATION
MINNEOLA RIDGE AREA-WIDE TRAFFIC
STUDY BY TINDALE-OLIVER AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
Mr. Fred Schneider, Director of
Engineering, Lake County Department of Public Works, explained that the Minneola
Ridge Area-Wide Traffic Study process began late last year and a public meeting
was held in March 2005. The draft study and draft findings have been completed
and posted on the Lake County web site for review. He advised that specific
recommendations will not be made today. This is a presentation on summary
findings and includes a snapshot of where we are today, a long-range picture of
twenty years from now, the kind of land use changes we could expect and the
kind of road improvement needs we should expect. He advised that the summary
findings are good information for use in Growth Management’s comprehensive
planning process and in the Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization’s
(LSMPO) Long-Range Transportation Plan.
William E. Roll, Jr., AICP, Senior
Associate, Tindale-Oliver and Associates, Inc., gave a slide presentation (a
printed copy is included with the backup material) which included the
following:
Mr. Roll explained that many of the
improvements identified in this study (the Turnpike interchange, the
north/south roadway corridor, Grassy Lake Road, and Turkey Farm Road) are in
the LRTP as being cost feasible improvements. Reconstruction of the some of the
two-lane roads falls outside of the purview of the LRTP.
Mr. Roll remarked that if this Board,
in the next couple of years, does not take serious steps to preserve alignments
or corridors, further opportunities will be lost. Opportunities have already
been lost north of SR 50 in the Clermont area because of development. Right of
way and corridors need to be preserved. He stated that, right now, there is a
serious opportunity in this area to prevent some of the issues that have
occurred in other rapidly developing areas of the County.
Commr. Pool commented that Sullivan
Road is a road that we want to try to protect but there are many areas that do
not have homes and it would be easier to put in a road today than to wait until
the homes are there. He stated that we need to plan properly and put the roads
in the right location.
Mr. Roll emphasized that these
numbers were developed in January 2005 and probably $20 to $30 million would need
to be added now.
Commr. Hill remarked that the County
cannot afford the entire amount and that a lot of players will be involved.
Mr. Roll stated that developers will
have a tendency to play against each other but they all need to participate in taking
care of the regional transportation needs.
Commr. Stivender stated that the
Board and all the city/town representatives need to attend the LSMPO meeting
October 26, 2005, and participate in the choice for the LRTP.
ADJOURNMENT
There
being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the
meeting was adjourned at 11:25 a.m.
__________________________
JENNIFER HILL, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
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JAMES
C. WATKINS, CLERK