A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
JULY
11, 2006
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular
session on Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at 9:00 a.m., in the Board of County
Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Lake County Administration Building, Tavares,
Florida. Commissioners present: Catherine C. Hanson, Chairman; Welton G.
Cadwell, Vice Chairman; Jennifer Hill; Debbie Stivender; and Robert A. Pool.
Others present: Sanford A. “Sandy” Minkoff, County Attorney; Cynthia W. “Cindy”
Hall, County Manager; Wendy Taylor, Executive Office Manager, County Manager’s
Office; Barbara Lehman, Chief Deputy Clerk, County Finance; and Judy McAuley,
Deputy Clerk.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
Mr.
Tony Symonds, Jail Chaplain, gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
AGENDA
UPDATE
Ms.
Cindy Hall, County Manager, referred to a June 26, 2006, letter from Milton
Jennings requesting a postponement of the public hearing right-of-way Vacation
Petition 1081 (Tab 53; a copy of the letter is included in the backup
material.) She asked to pull Tab 3.3 (budget transfer) from the County
Manager’s Consent Agenda because that item is duplicated in Tab 7. Ms. Hall
asked to pull Tab 24 (request to rename Tiny Morse Boulevard) from the Consent
Agenda for postponement.
Commr.
Hanson noted that there may be folks in the audience from Woodlands that may
want to speak. She stated that the Board has a policy, under the Citizen
Question and Comment Period, that no items can be brought up that are under
legal review and consideration.
Mr.
Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, agreed that discussion on any zoning or code
enforcement issue that might come back before the Board is prohibited under the
Citizen Question and Comment Period. The property owner adjoining Woodlands is
subject to the variance, is currently subject to two pending lawsuits, and
clearly involves a zoning and/or code enforcement action. Because there are
pending development orders and litigation, the Board’s policy normally would
not allow public discussion under the audience to be heard item.
Commr.
Stivender noted that, per the County Attorney, she is unable to make comment on
this issue when responding to e-mails.
MINUTES
On
a motion by Commr. Stivender, seconded by Commr. Pool and carried unanimously,
by a vote of 5-0, the Board approved the Minutes of May 16, 2006, Regular Meeting, as
presented.
On
a motion by Commr. Stivender, seconded by Commr. Cadwell and carried
unanimously, by a vote of 5-0, the Board approved the Minutes of May 19, 2006, Special Meeting, as
presented.
On
a motion by Commr. Pool, seconded by Commr. Hill and carried unanimously, by a
vote of 5-0, the Board approved the Minutes of May 30, 2006, Special Meeting, as presented.
CLERK
OF COURT’S CONSENT AGENDA
On
a motion by Commr. Pool, seconded by Commr. Stivender and carried unanimously,
by a vote of 5-0, the Board approved the Clerk of Court’s Consent Agenda, Tab
2, Items 1 through 6, as follows:
List of Checks
or Warrants
Request to acknowledge receipt of list of checks or warrants paid prior
to this meeting, pursuant to Chapter 136.06 (1) 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.
Monthly Distribution of Revenue, Traffic/Criminal
Cases
Request to acknowledge receipt of Monthly Distribution
of Revenue - Traffic/Criminal Cases, Month Ending May 31, 2006. Disbursements
due to Board: $190,055.49; same period last year: $143,097.00.
Public Service Commission
Request to acknowledge receipt of Before the Public
Service Commission - Docket No. 060017-EI, Order No. PSC-06-0479-TRF-EI, Issued
June 5, 2006. Ordered by the Public Service Commission that Petition for
approval of revised underground residential distribution tariffs by Progress
Energy Florida, Inc., is approved, effective May 16, 2006. The Commission’s
decision on this tariff is interim in nature and will become final, unless a
person whose substantial interests are affected by the proposed action files a
petition for a formal proceeding, in the form provided by Rule 28-106.201,
Florida Administrative Code. This petition must be received by the Director,
Division of the Commission Clerk and Administrative Services, 2540 Shumard Oak
Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0850, by the close of business on June
26, 2006.
Proposed Budget - Greater Lakes/Sawgrass Bay CDD
Request to acknowledge receipt from Greater
Lakes/Sawgrass Bay Community Development District’s (CDD) proposed budget for
Fiscal Year 2006/2007 submitted in accordance with Chapter 190.008(2)(b),
Florida Statutes.
Public Service Commission
Request to acknowledge receipt from the Public Service
Commission, Docket No. 050880-WU, Order No. PSC-06-0522-CO-WU, Issued June 19,
2006; Ordered that Order No. PSC-06-0444-PAA-WU, issued May 22, 2006, has
become effective and final; this docket shall be closed; by Consummating Order
of the Florida Public Service Commission.
Southwest Florida Water Management District
Request to acknowledge receipt of Southwest Florida
Water Management District: Governing Board Meeting Agenda for June 27, 2006, at
9:00 a.m., 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, Florida; and approved minutes of the
Governing Board’s April 25, 2006, meeting.
COUNTY
MANAGER’S CONSENT AGENDA
Regarding
Tab 39 (a purchase agreement with the First United Methodist Church of Tavares,
Inc.), Mr. Minkoff, Commr. Stivender and Commr. Hill disclosed that they are
members of the First United Methodist Church of Tavares but that the small
purchase is of no benefit to them.
On
a motion by Commr. Stivender, seconded by Commr. Pool and carried unanimously,
by a vote of 5-0, the Board approved the County Manager’s Consent Agenda, Tabs
3 through 41, deleting Tab 3.3 and postponing Tab 24, as follows:
Budget
Request for Budget
transfer – General Fund, Department of
Community Services, Administration Division. Transfer $40,000.00 from Welfare –
Hospital Services to Other Current Charges ($3,600.00), Office Supplies
($21,000.00), Operating Supplies ($13,800.00), and Utilities ($1,600.00). Funds
needed to support costs of moving department staff to new location. Unobligated
funds are currently available in the HCRA account.
Request for
Budget transfer – Budget transfer -
General Fund, Judicial Support. Transfer $300,000.00 from Reserve for
Contingency to Aids to Governmental Agencies. The increase in the cost of the
Detention Cost Sharing Project run by the State of Florida Department of
Juvenile Justice (DJJ) has depleted this line item. Payments for the last
quarter of FY 2006 still need to be made. The Cost Sharing Project began in
July 2005 when the State began charging counties for providing DJJ services by
using a formula based on a percentage of usage by county.
Request for
approval of Resolution 2006-108 to amend
the General Fund in order to receive unanticipated revenue for Fiscal Year
2005/2006 in the amount of $1,522.00 deposited into Emergency Service Fee
Revenues and provide appropriations for the disbursement for supplies for
Emergency Management Operations.
Request for approval of request for refund by Gary L.
Summers, Williams, Smith, & Summers, P.A., on behalf of his client Pringle
Development, Inc., for refund of school impact fees paid on twenty-eight (28)
lots, less 3% kept by the City of Mount Dora as collection allowance. Lakes of
Mount Dora is an approved adult only community.
Request for approval of very low-income and low-income
impact fee waivers as refunds to lenders on behalf of qualified individuals:
Community Services
Request for approval to hold the Lake County Elder
Affairs Coordinating Council’s Annual Elder Symposium and to solicit donations
to support the event throughout the fiscal year.
Request for approval of four applications for funds
from the Library Impact Fee Fund, signature of Interlocal Agreements for
payment to the City of Leesburg and the City of Mount Dora pending County
Attorney approval; approval to commit Library Impact Fee funds for the Cagan
Crossings Community Library and Joint Use library projects, and approval of a
budget transfer in the amount of $1,000,000.00 from Library Impact Fee Fund
reserves and appropriation of funds.
Request for approval of the Florida Commission for the
Transportation Disadvantaged Trip and Equipment Grant Agreement and supporting
Resolution 2006-109.
Request for approval of the amended agreement between
the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged and the Board of
County Commissioners regarding the funding for the Medicaid Non-Emergency
Transportation Program.
Request for approval of Amendment to Agreement between
Lake County and We Care of Lake County, Inc., for Annual Grant Funding for FY
2005/06.
Request for approval of Proclamation 2006-110
declaring July 16-22, 2006, as Probation, Parole and Community Supervision
Week, to be presented at the Board of County Commissioners meeting on July 18,
2006.
Request for approval of the Joint Participation
Agreement between the Lake County Board of County Commissioners and the Florida
Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged for the Rural Area Capital
Equipment Support Grant; and approval of supporting Resolution 2006-111.
Employee Services
Request for approval of an offer to settle Kaitlyn
Chancellor’s claim for bodily injury, subject to the County Attorney’s review
and approval.
Request for approval to advertise changes to the
positions designated by Lake County for inclusion in the Florida Retirement
System (FRS) Senior Management Service Class. This is being recommended as a
result of re-assignments and title changes occurring in the past month.
Provisions contained in Chapter 121 of the Florida Statutes and Chapter 60S of
the Florida Administrative Code require newspaper notice and elected body
approval of any deletions from and/or additions to the list of employees in the
Florida Retirement System (FRS) Senior Management Service Class. The
recommendations are submitted for approval to comply with said requirement. (Clerk’s note: By action of the Board, the
title of Director of Information Outreach is added under the County Manager’s
Report section of today’s meeting.)
Environmental Services
Request for approval of two Detailed Work Plan Budgets
for Arthropod Control FY06/07. This is required by the Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services (DACS), Bureau of Entomology and Pest
Control, for mosquito management cooperators to receive matching State Funds.
Growth Management
Request for approval of a Release of Fine for property owner, Alice E. McCarthy, Code Enforcement
Case #2005020046.
Request for approval of a Release of Fine for property owner, Cara
Hudgins, Code Enforcement Case #2000070174.
Request for approval of a Release of Fine for property
owner, Robert A. Cronin, Code Enforcement Case #2005040072.
Request for approval of a Release of Fine for property
owner, Amy Jane Dangar, Code Enforcement Case #2002030147.
Request for approval of Annual Maintenance and Support
Contract (Customer #131095) for Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.
(ESRI), our GIS software vendor for all County GIS licenses.
Request for approval to advertise a proposed ordinance
which allows for temporary structures following a disaster in residential,
commercial, and industrial use zoning districts.
Procurement
Request for
approval to (1) declare items (listed in
the backup material) as surplus to county needs, (2) authorize the removal of
all of the items from the County’s official fixed asset inventory system
records, and (3) authorize the Procurement Services Director to sign the
vehicle titles. The items have been declared surplus by their respective
agencies due to age, wear, and obsolescence.
Request for
approval of First Amendment to Agreement
between Lake County, Florida, and The Custom Contracting Corporation for Renovation
of Leased Property; to include additional work in the amount of $34,677.00 for
a total contract price of $62,315.89.
Public Works
Request for approval of the Second Amendment to the Interlocal
Agreement between Lake County and the City of Umatilla, Florida, Relating to
Contribution of Infrastructure Sales Tax Funds for Capital Improvement
Projects; for the grant for the purchase and installation of play equipment at
Larkin Park/Southside Ball Field. Authorization for Chairman to execute the
agreement when submitted.
Request for approval of the Interlocal Agreement between Lake
County and the City of Mascotte for traffic signal maintenance.
Request for approval of the First Amendment to the Impact Fee
Agreement between Lost Lake Reserve, L.C. and Lake County Regarding Steve’s
Road.
Request for approval to accept the final plat for Windy Ridge at
Lake Yale and all areas dedicated to the public as shown on the Windy Ridge at
Lake Yale final plat, accept a performance bond in the amount of $506,291.50,
and execute a Developer’s Agreement for Construction of Improvements between
Lake County and M/I Homes of Lake County, LLC. Windy Ridge at Lake Yale
consists of 175 lots, Commission District 4.
Request for approval of the agreement between Lake County and
Estates at Cherry Lake Master Homeowner’s Association regarding the maintenance
of the landscaping on the median at Wilson Lake Parkway.
Request for approval to execute Resolution 2006-112 (repealing
and replacing Resolution 2004-187) accepting Blue Sky Way into the Lake County
Road Maintenance System. Sunrise Lakes Phases II consists of 55 lots,
Commission District 2.
Request for approval of the Temporary Construction Easement and
Permanent Slope Easement Agreement between Jeri L. Schuur and Lake County,
Florida; Settlement Agreement between Lost Lake Reserve, L.C., and Lake County,
Florida, and Jeri L. Schuur; and Addendum to Settlement Agreement between Lost
Lake Reserve, L.C., Lake County, Florida, and Jeri L. Schuur.
Request for approval of Proclamation 2006-113 designating July as
“Parks and Recreation Month.”
Request for approval and execution of satisfaction of liens for
thirteen road assessments as follows:
690019 Gary
and Betty Petry
694023 Leon
A. and Sharon L. Barr
696005 Susan
Hamilton Coyle
696006 Susan
Hamilton Coyle
696013 Charles
F. and Alice G. White
696025 Richard
W. and Gloria V. Marshall
696029 Patricia
Summerlin
696037 David
E. Spawn
696039 James,
Jr., and Debra Hunt
696040 Valerie
E. Horn
696048 Robert
E. Thacker
696049 Marice
S. Musser
698014 Dennis
R. Johnson
Request for approval of Resolution 2006-114
authorizing the posting of speed limit signs on the following roads in the
Glenbrook and Sunrise Lakes Subdivision in the Four Corners area, as follows: Glenbrook
Bv (0163C), Palm Spring Dr (0162D), Fresh Meadow Dr (0163F), Blue Sky Wy
(0163E), Gold Star Ct (0162L), Morning Star (0162B), Hidden Spring Dr (0162E),
Sunrise Lakes Bv (0162G), Sunrise Vista Dr (0162J), Rolling Green Dr (0162C),
Lake Vista Ct (0162F), Rising Star Dr (0162H), and Blue Horizon Dr (0162I).
Request for approval to advertise for bids for the #4523 Sleepy
Hollow Road Realignment Project No. 2006-12 at an estimated cost of $433,890.00
from the Road Impact Fee Fund, Benefit District 3, Commission District 1.
Request for approval to accept three Statutory Warranty Deeds,
two Drainage Easement Deeds, two Statutory Quitclaim Deeds, one Temporary
Non-exclusive Construction Easement Deed and two Non-Exclusive Easement Deeds (listed
below) that have been secured in conjunction with roadway and/or stormwater
projects. Total acreage donated 6.603+/-; total acreage purchase 0.36+/-;
estimated total value of acreage donated $125,402.15 (assessed value); total
value of acreage purchased $238,000.00 (appraised value).
Instrument/Grantor |
Road Name |
Road No. |
OR BOOK/ PAGE |
Donate/ Purchase |
Purpose |
Acres (+/-) |
Estimated Value |
Statutory Warranty Deed |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Whitney Baptist Church of
Leesburg, Inc. |
Whitney Rd |
4603 |
3097/181 |
Donate |
Site
Plan |
0.275 |
$ 726.00 |
Florida Discount
Self-Storage No. 4, LLC |
Hartwood Marsh Rd |
0854 |
3181/1936 |
Donate |
Site
Plan |
1.16 |
$
53,360.00 |
Deodat Ganpat &
Samantha Mansingh |
Lakeshore Dr/Oswalt Rd |
1040/ 0840 |
3184/684 |
Purchase |
Intersection
Project |
0.36 |
$283,000.00 |
Drainage Easement Deed |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
George H. & Lizabeth
Russ |
East Spring Lake Blvd |
6205B |
3145/2327 |
Donate |
Drainage
Maintenance |
2.74 |
$ 3,288.00 |
Joshua M. & Tiffany
Poole |
Lake Drive |
5138 |
3181/1940 |
Donate |
Drainage
Maintenance |
0.258 |
$ 851.40 |
Statutory Quitclaim Deed |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
St. Johns River Water Mgmt.
District |
Sleepy Hollow Road |
4523 |
3156/172 |
Donate |
Road
Project |
0.92 |
$
49,807.50 |
S. Marcus & Landon
Hawkins |
N. Babb Road |
7959 |
3186/380 |
Donate |
Clay
to Pave |
0.19 |
$ 758.00 |
Temporary Non-Exclusive Construction Easement Deed |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Carl Skiles |
Lakeshore Drive |
3128 |
3097/177 |
|
Maintenance |
|
|
Non-Exclusive Easement Deed |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
St. Johns River Water Mgmt.
District |
Sleepy Hollow Road |
4523 |
3156/168 |
Donate |
Road
Project |
0.29 |
$
15,791.25 |
Ann T. Bains |
N. Babb Road |
7959 |
3186/384 |
Donate |
Clay
to Pave |
0.41 |
$ 820.00 |
Request for approval of a purchase agreement with Dana Bass, for
right of way, and authorization for the Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners to sign and any all documents necessary for closing, in
conjunction with the CR 466A Project located in Fruitland Park. This project is
located in Impact Fee Benefit District 3, Commission District 1.
Request for approval of a purchase agreement with Fernando and
Flor Maria Perez, for right of way, and authorization for the Chairman of the
Board of County Commissioners to sign and all documents necessary for closing,
in conjunction with the Lakeshore Drive (#1040)/Oswalt Road (#0840)
Intersection Project located in Clermont. This project is located in Impact Fee
Benefit District 5, Commission District 2.
Request for approval of a purchase agreement with the First
United Methodist Church of Tavares, Inc. for right of way, and authorization
for the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to sign any and all
documents necessary for closing, in conjunction with the CR455/Howey Curve
Project located in Clermont. This project is located in Impact Fee Benefit
District 3, Commission Districts 2 and 5.
Request for approval of the Interlocal Agreement
between Lake County and the City of Minneola for Project Development and
Environment Study (PD&E) for Hancock Road Extension from Old County Road 50
north and west to U.S. Highway 27.
Tourism and Business Relations
Request for approval of a request to extend the two-year
requirement to begin construction for one two-year period for Kelly Homes,
current owner of Lot 2C in the Christopher C. Ford Commerce Park (Lake County
Commerce Park) by extending the construction period to January 14, 2009, and approval
of the Construction Extension Agreement.
PERSONAL
APPEARANCES - EMPLOYEE AWARDS
Commr.
Hanson presented the following Employee Awards, with Ms. Sharon Wall, Employee
Services Director, giving brief remarks about each individual:
Presentation of Award to Employees with Five Years of
Service
Ralph B. Rousseau, Library Page, Community
Services/Library Services/Citrus Ridge Library
Presentation of Award to Employee with Ten Years of
Service
Marjorie J. Boyd, Animal Services Director, Public
Safety/Animal Services
Presentation of Award to Employee with Twenty Years of
Service
Linda R. Green, Executive Associate, Economic Growth
and Redevelopment
Presentation of Award to Employee with Twenty-Five
Years of Service
James A. Stivender, Jr., Public Works Director, Public
Works/Funding & Production
Presentation of Award to Retiring Employee with 12
Years of Service
John E. Kruse, Senior Planner, Growth
Management/Current Planning (not present)
PRESENTATION
RESOLUTION - LASHER FEEDS
Commr. Stivender read and presented Resolution
2006-107 to Dick and Betty Lasher for the contributions Lasher Feeds has made
to Lake County for 43 years, including being a part of the Future Farmers of
America and 4-H programs. Commr. Stivender thanked Mr. Greg Padgett for his help
in preparing the resolution.
Mr. and Mrs. Lasher and their
daughter, Diane, thanked the Board for this recognition.
Commr. Hanson stated that the Lashers
have had a great impact on Lake County and that people like them make our
County so special.
PRESENTATION
ELDER AFFAIRS
Ms. Allison Thall, Elder Affairs
Director, gave an update on the activities and accomplishments of the Elder
Affairs Coordinating Council (Council) for the past six months. In April,
approval was granted to increase the Council to a total of thirteen. She
advised that The Elder Council Ledger
newsletter has been reinstated and is being published on a bimonthly basis. The
third annual elder symposium, “Aging Gracefully with Health and Wellness”, is
scheduled for 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on September 28, 2006, at Lake Receptions
in Mount Dora.
Ms. Thall related that she attended a
Best Practices exchange in January in Kissimmee and one program of great
interest is development of a pilot program with staff that deals with
transitions in aging. She commented that quite a few Lake County employees are
caregivers. The course being developed will be taught in three sessions of
approximately two hours each. The purpose is to help each participant develop a
solid plan that can aid him or her in caregiving and will cover the transition
from dependent living to total dependency. This will include living wills,
durable powers of attorney and do-not-resuscitate orders. If the course is
successful with employees, plans would be to offer it to the public. Ms. Thall
stated that funding opportunities are being explored, specifically from an
intergenerational perspective. They are looking at grandparents raising
grandchildren and are trying to find funds to help those individuals with legal
expenses and daycare so that they could attend support groups and such. She
stated that the City of Mount Dora is working on becoming a Community for a Lifetime (a statewide
initiative through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs) and County staff
would like to make themselves available to assist the City because Lake County
is a Community for a Lifetime. The
City of Mascotte is also a Community for
a Lifetime.
Ms. Thall announced that National
Aging in Place Week will be held October 8-14, 2006. Staff will be working with
the Sheriff’s Office to coordinate an event. She stated that the Council will
be holding a Visioning Retreat to look at short-term and long-term goals.
Ms. Kathy Haviland, Chairwoman of the
Elder Affairs Coordinating Council, remarked that there is longevity on the
Council and the roots are getting deeper into the community. She expressed
pride in the Council.
Commr. Hanson stated that she is
pleased with the Council and thankful to the Board for supporting it
financially and thankful to the County Manager who allowed funding for Ms.
Thall’s position.
PRESENTATION
WALT ZEINER
Mr. Gary Kaiser, Public Safety
Director, recognized the service of Mr. Walt Zeiner, a volunteer, who has
contributed immensely to Lake County. Mr. Zeiner began his career as a volunteer
fire fighter in the early 1940s in Connecticut. He and his wife moved to Mount
Dora in 1970 and, in 1973, Mr. Zeiner and others formed the volunteer response
team. The Pasco Volunteer Fire Department, Station 33, was built in 1974. Mr.
Kaiser presented an “Outstanding Achievement Award” plaque to Mr. Zeiner in
appreciation of his dedication of 32 years of service to the citizens of Lake
County as a volunteer firefighter.
PRESENTATION
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION -
COMMISSIONER WELTON CADWELL
Commr. Hanson presented a
“Certificate of Appreciation” to Commr. Welton Cadwell for his work and his
commitment during his term as President of the Florida Association of Counties.
He represented Lake County and the State of Florida with grace, humor and great
foresight.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 9:40 a.m., Commr. Hanson announced
a ten-minute break.
COUNTY MANAGER’S DEPARTMENTAL
BUSINESS
FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT
PRESENTATION - LAKE COUNTY GOVERNMENT
CENTER EXPANSION
Mr. Jim Bannon, Director of
Facilities Development and Management, explained that today’s presentation, by
HLM Design, architects, references the downtown campus. The presentation will
include the schematic design for the Judicial Center expansion, alternate
façade options for the Tax Collector/Property Appraiser building (320 West Main
Street building), the parking garage and options for the jail. (A printed copy
of the presentation is included in the backup material.) Representatives from
Centex Construction, LLC, the Construction Manager, are present.
Judicial Center/Courthouse Expansion
Mr. Doug Kleppin, AIA, Executive
Associate, HLM Design Heery International, Inc., began the presentation with
the following information on the schematic design for the Judicial
Center/Courthouse expansion:
Under discussion, Mr. Kleppin
explained that the City guidelines for the historic overlay district may not
extend past Sinclair Avenue but the design, as illustrated today, will comply
or exceed with the City of Tavares’ architectural guidelines. He stated that
some City staff have seen some of this preliminary work.
Commr. Stivender stated that she has
no problem with this design because it is looking more like the historical
society, not an institutionalized building. She stated that we need to make
sure it meets the City’s requirements.
Commr. Hanson pointed out that, with
the modification, much of the existing courthouse will not be visible from the
street. Mr. Kleppin explained that part of the rationale for the siting is that
it does mitigate the more contemporary appearance of the existing building
which may reduce the need to address it. HLM will work with Centex to develop order
of magnitude cost.
Mr. Kleppin confirmed for Commr.
Stivender that, because this project is on County-owned property, only the PD
and site plan approval with the City will be required. He stated that there are
no zoning issues that pertain to this parcel. Some overall stormwater issues
will be addressed as relate to the entire downtown campus.
Commr. Hanson asked how HLM can
guarantee that the roof will not leak on all of these buildings. Mr. Kleppin
assured the Board that, with their track record, with state of the art technology
and quality construction and the right details, this building will be a watertight
facility. He stated that these are low-slope roofs behind parapets and there
are no flat roofs on the structure.
320 West Main Street (Tax
Collector/Property Appraiser)
Parking Garage
Mr. Kleppin explained that the floor
plates in the Judicial Center are about 16 feet high while the parking garage
is about 10 feet so that seven stories of parking garage compare to four
stories of the Judicial Center.
Commr. Stivender pointed out that the
County does not own all of the property for these two structures and Maud
Street runs through the proposed parking garage. Mr. Kleppin stated that their
plans recommend additional property and the vacation of Maud Street. He stated
that, if this design does not proceed, the Board could elect to build a smaller
footprint for parking or push parking decks to previously studied sites. While
the project does not hinge on the vacation of Maud Street, it certainly is the
preference of the Board and of the consultant team. Commr. Stivender commented
that the concept of the parking garage is not necessarily the problem. As
discussed with City staff, the aesthetics of the parking garage is (the problem).
Mr. Kleppin agreed that staff’s concern probably was not so much with the
height issue as it was with what the parking garage will look like. He stated
that more development and study need to be done to understand where the common
ground is.
Commr. Cadwell agreed that the Board
does not want the parking garage to look bad but, at some point, money will
play a part. The parking garage can be made to look nice, but is there value to
the citizens in spending $5 million more to make it look like a condo.
Mr. Kleppin expressed that there is
goodwill pledged on both sides in order to find a solution.
Jail Expansion
Mr. Robert “Bob” Egleston, AIA,
Executive Associate, HLM Design Heery International, Inc., stated that they
have met over the past several weeks with Sheriff Chris Daniels, Chief Gary
Borders and his staff to look at different options on how to get additional
beds at the jail. The current jail has a 960-bed capacity, they currently house
more than 1,100 inmates and the Carter Goble Lee projections suggest the need
for 1,800 to 2,000 beds in the year 2020. Options A1, A2 and A3 of the
following presentation deal with renovations to the existing jail facility.
Mr. Bannon stressed that the
following numbers from Centex are very provisional and are based on these
drawings. On Option A1, the low end is $4.6 million to $7.7 million on the high
end; Option A2, the range is $7 million to $11.5 million; Option A3, the range
is almost $19 million to $35 million.
Commr. Cadwell stated that if Option
A3 is chosen and completed, with 256 new beds, we are just where we need to be on
that day. He concluded that Option A3 probably should not even be discussed because
it cannot provide long range needs.
Mr. Bannon stated that Option A4, for
750 new beds, could cost between $33 million and $67 million; however, 256 new
beds would be $11.5 million and $23 million. He commented that some work
downtown will be needed either way. Mr. Bannon asked for direction from the
Board.
In response to an inquiry by Commr.
Stivender, Mr. Bannon confirmed that the land cost is not included in Option A4
and that about 40 acres would be needed. If the cost per acre were to be
$100,000.00 per acre, that would add $4 million to the projected costs.
Commr. Stivender stated that, if we
bought Conserve II, we could put it there.
Commr. Cadwell opined that Orange
County probably would not sell Conserve II for the purpose of a jail but he suggested
entertaining discussions with LCI (Florida Department of Corrections’ Lake
Correctional Institution) to see if they may have property or if there may be
property around them for some type of facility. He stated that, based on his
experience of serving on the federal prison site selection committee, searching
for a site will not be a pleasant experience. He stated that his only question
is whether Option A1 or A2 is appropriate and whether the additional segregated
housing unit will be needed if another jail is built.
Sheriff Chris Daniels explained that
the current jail facility leases bed space to the United States Marshals
Service. He stated that he does not see the long range benefit in losing that
revenue and taking 64 inmates off the floor. He stated that any additional bed
space, not occupied by Lake County inmates, is a revenue source. His office has
worked hard in the last year and one-half in trying to reduce the medical
costs. He stated that some of the County’s most expensive costs are incurred
when inmates leave the jail’s medical facility for a stay at the hospital. He
confirmed that there are about twice as many inmates in the medical facility as
should be there. He stated that the kitchen and medical facility at the main
jail are grossly overtaxed and money can be saved by relocating those
facilities. Sheriff Daniels related that the Attorney General intends to
continue to push the anti-murder bill if it is signed into law. If that
happens, the jail population will balloon beyond the Carter Goble Lee study
because the State will no longer be allowed to release inmates who violate
their probation. They will go back to State prison but will stay in County jail
for an interim period. He stated that part of the current crowding problem is because
probation violators, who are awaiting a hearing, make up about one-third of the
jail population. He stated that, if the additional 256-bed pod were operational
today, he could fill it today.
Sheriff Daniels stated that
renovations to the current facility depend on what is built under Option A4. He
explained that the kitchen, which is almost 15 years old, needs renovation
because they are serving about 1,200 meals three times a day. Not being able to
store large amounts of food on site drives up the costs.
Commr. Cadwell confirmed with Sheriff
Daniels that any renovations done at the current facility would still be utilized
if a new facility is built. If the infirmary were to be relocated and enlarged
at the current jail, there would not be a need for an infirmary at a new jail.
Likewise, the kitchen area, the juvenile pod and the additional segregated
housing unit, if renovated and enlarged in the current facility, would still be
utilized.
Commr. Pool suggested that Option A2
apparently would be the better plan for the Sheriff because he could use that
medical facility. Sheriff Daniels suggested that might bring down the cost of
Option A4.
Sheriff Daniels reiterated that the
kitchen, medical facility and housing unit need to be expanded. Wherever the
Board selects to locate each of those three components effects the other
location. He opined that, while the State prison property would be advantageous
and is a good idea, the Sheriff’s operation in South Lake County is very
important to the police departments in that area. The South Lake facility only
houses adult males and any expansion in the south part of the County would
allow them to receive juveniles and adult females. When the South Lake officers
have to drive prisoners to Tavares, it takes that officer off the road for two
or three hours.
Commr. Cadwell suggested to the
Sheriff that he could provide the Board with information regarding where
arrests are being made. Sheriff Daniels agreed that he would provide that
information but added that 50% of the Sheriff’s Office work is developing south
of Howey-in-the-Hills.
Commr. Stivender reminded the Sheriff
and the Board that comments were made in 2004 that a facility is needed in
South Lake County. Sheriff Daniels agreed and stated that the City of Clermont
has given notice that they would like to claim that building back.
Comments
Mr. Bob Grenier, President of the
Tavares Historical Society and Vice President of the Lake County Historical
Society, stated that he spends a lot of time with families whose ancestors
founded this town. In speaking with them, the changing landscape of Tavares is
very important to them. He stated that the people he represents understand that
there is something different about their town. He stated that they understand
the need for growth and expansion but they are trying to maintain a small-town
atmosphere. Mr. Grenier stated that the Tavares City Council has to be involved
and aware of everything that goes on. He stated that he likes today’s
presentation and that the sketches for the Courthouse expansion are impressive.
He stated that the Tax Collector/Property Appraiser building is too minimalist,
has too much glass, and does not complement the Historic Courthouse. He agreed
that we do need parking but there must be better ideas or something that looks
more pleasing. He stated that a seven-story garage is out of the question. He
agreed that this is an on-going process and that math is involved and growth
needs to be involved. He reiterated that the City Council needs to be involved
and that the small-town features of Tavares need to remain.
Ms. Brenda Smith, Tavares Historical
Society, wondered if we need a seven-story parking garage if a jail will be
built in another location. Perhaps two different parking garages, more
centrally located, would be better. She stated that she does not like the Tax
Collector/Property Appraiser building and that it could be designed more with
the Historic Courthouse. She stated that we do not need as much glass as is evidenced
at the Judicial Center. She stated that this is changing the whole look of
Tavares. She asked the Board to consider the options of making these buildings
more in line with the Historic Courthouse.
Mr. Sandy Gamble, Vice Mayor, City of
Tavares, remarked that he thought the architects showed a wing coming off of
Main Street from the existing Judicial Center during their presentation on June
12, 2006, rather than being in front of the existing facility. Mr. Bannon
confirmed that the design has not changed and has been an L-shaped addition.
Mr. Gamble asked if the parking garage will meet the needs for all the extra
square footage. Commr. Cadwell stated that we are building it by City
regulations and specifications. Mr. Gamble expressed concern about aesthetics.
He stated that he has to answer to the citizens and has to give them a
legitimate reason. Commr. Pool pointed out that the parking garage will have
the physical appearance of a four-story building.
Mr. Kleppin clarified that the height
of the proposed parking deck probably equates to four court floors. He
confirmed that we will comply with the design criteria the City established for
the property at 320 West Main Street. He stated that the City stipulates the
percentage of glass for the elevations that face public streets, they prescribe
variations, both in plan and in elevation, to help break down the scale of the
building and there are certain numerical criteria which, he believes, we meet.
He stated that the elements such as the arcade, the overhangs, the canopies,
the base to the building and the material palette are in compliance. He stated
that it is their intent to satisfy those prescriptive architectural guidelines for
the 320 West Main Street building.
Regarding the status of the purchase
of properties for the 320 West Main Street building and the parking garage, Mr.
Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, explained that outside counsel has been
directed to proceed with eminent domain on the Beef ‘O’Brady’s parcel and the
office building across Maud Street. A meeting is set with the Beltons to
discuss the swap of the land across the street for their property. The
valuation of the Belton property is about $200,000.00 higher than the County’s
property but the cost to the County has not been worked out.
Action - Judicial Center/Courthouse
Expansion
A motion was made by Commr. Stivender,
and seconded by Commr. Pool, for approval of the schematic design for the
Judicial Center expansion, which would be on County-owned property and which is
a necessary expansion, as long as it complies with all of the City of Tavares’ requirements
and gets their approval.
Under discussion, Commr. Hill asked
if the motion includes the revision to façade of the existing Judicial Center
facility. General agreement was that will be an option to be discussed at a
later date.
In response to an inquiry by Commr.
Stivender, Mr. Bannon stated that order of magnitude cost for the downtown
campus is in the $150 million range at this stage. He stated that updated costs
will be brought back to the Board.
Commr. Hanson called for a vote on
the motion which carried unanimously, by a vote of 5-0.
Action - 320 West Main Street (Tax
Collector/Property Appraiser) and Parking Garage
A motion was made by Commr. Hill, and
seconded by Commr. Cadwell, for approval of the revised elevation on the 320
West Main Street building (Tax Collector/Property Appraiser) and the parking
garage, understanding that we will continue to work with the City of Tavares
regarding the exterior of the parking garage, meeting all the permitting
requirements of the City, including the closing of Maud Street, and including
landscaping.
Under discussion, Commr. Stivender
stated that the reason she is voting against the 320 West Main Street project
is because, in 2004, Mr. McKee (Bob McKee, Tax Collector) made the comment that
he had done an analysis through 2004 which shows that traffic in the Tavares
Tax Collector’s office had been reduced by 45% by opening branch offices
outside of the downtown office. At that time, Mr. McKee felt it was a viable
option to move services out of Tavares. Commr. Stivender stated that, using
that and the Carter Goble Lee study which indicated that Mr. McKee or the
Property Appraiser did not need additional space, she does not feel the
necessity for that building to be built at this time. She asked, if we build an
annex in South Lake, are some of those employees going with the jail. She
stated that, if they are, the Sheriff will not need the two floors in the
Historic Courthouse; therefore, the Tax Collector and Property Appraiser can
stay in that building which will save us money in order to build the jail in
the south end of the County. She stated that those are her concerns and for
those reasons, she will be voting against the motion.
Commr. Cadwell stated that those two
Constitutional Officers did not request additional space. The study shows
County government needs additional space and we asked those two to move.
Commr. Hanson called for a vote on
the motion which carried by a vote of 4-1.
Commr. Stivender voted “No.”
Action - Jail Expansion
On a motion by Commr. Stivender,
seconded by Commr. Cadwell and carried unanimously, by a vote of 5-0, the Board
approved conceptual Jail Option A2 and approved to ask staff to go forward with
looking for another location, preferably one we do not have to buy, or rezone,
for an expansion.
Commr. Stivender asked for a summary
of where the monies are coming from, what we have to bond and what we already
have.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 11:10 a.m., Commr. Hanson
announced a ten minute break.
PUBLIC HEARING
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROJECT -
HILLTOP-SORRENTO SUBDIVISION
Mr. Jim Stivender, Jr., Public Works
Director, presented the request to authorize Special Assessment Project No. 100,
Hilltop-Sorrento Subdivision, which includes Shetland Trail, Thoroughbred Trail,
Appaloosa Trail, Welsh Trail and Gere Lane and award the construction of the
project to the Road Operations Division of the Public Works Department in the
amount of $607,758.45; and a request to encumber and expend funds in the amount
of $607,758.45 from the Transportation Trust Fund (excluding constitutional gas
tax revenue); and a request to execute the assessment roll and resolution for
the project in Commission District 4. He explained that the job had been bid
once and a subsequent request for a change order was felt to be substantial and
inappropriate and was denied. The job was re-bid and came in well over $1
million. Public Works’ maintenance staff would build a surface-treated road
with the understanding that an overlay will be put on that in the future. It
will be granite instead of limestone and will be County-maintained. Mr.
Stivender pointed out that the cost amount noted, which does not include employee
labor costs, is substantially higher than when the project was started a few
years ago. He stated that cost of fuel or equipment use normally would be a one
time maintenance charge to the property owners but those costs were cut out to
try to get the project to move forward. He stated that engineering and parts
that are not material costs are out-of-pocket expenses to the County. Staff
recommends approval of the project.
Commr. Hanson expressed that she
still has concern for the residents who, through no fault of their own, have
gotten caught up in this project and are getting an inferior road. However,
because it will not be a paved road there might be less likelihood of speeding.
She remarked that the road was supposed to have been completed a year ago and
she feels there ought to be an extra consideration that the Board would absorb.
She opined that 10% off the cost might be appropriate and would be taken out of
General Funds.
Commr. Hanson opened the public
hearing.
Mr. Thomas Smith stated that he has
lived on Shetland Trail more than 30 years. He stated that, in recent years,
the County has approved dozens of homes in the back that increased traffic on
Shetland Trail and the entire community. He stated that an adjoining
development has paved access to his community. He stated that the people who
live in Hilltop Subdivision cannot depend on what they have been told by County
representatives. He opined that the County needs to pave the community, block
it off, put up a gate and bear the burden for abusing the people who have lived
in there all this time.
Mr. Pete Stadler, who lives on Gere
Lane, stated that his concerns are how the surfacing of the road will affect the
people who have heavy equipment on their properties. Mr. Stivender stated that
this is a granite surface with lime rock base and is structurally as sound as
any other road and will be maintained by the County, not the property owners.
Mr. Stadler stated that there has been a lot of damage on Palamino Trail for
years and no one has repaired it. He feels they are being penalized and that
residents are in the fifth year in trying to get this done. He stated that Art
Walker Construction was supposed to pave this road but came up with excuses on
why they could not. Mr. Stadler agreed that the County should do the road but
that they should have pursued Art Walker Construction and made him compensate
the County and the residents in this area. He stated that the road is a safety
issue, especially for school children, and he feels the County could do better
with helping the residents with the money.
Ms. Betty Ann Christian, who has
lived on Shetland Trail 38 years, asked for more help and agreed that the
County should go after Art Walker. She asked who will pay if a lien is put on a
home that might be sold.
Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney,
advised that would be a covered in a contract with a buyer. He stated that the
standard contract used by the Florida Association of Realtors® and the Florida Bar (FAR/BAR)
specifies that the seller would pay it but that could be changed as a matter of
contract.
Ms. Christian stated that she felt
they signed a contract with the County one and one-half years ago in good faith
and that good faith meant they would have a paved road. She opined that the 40%
should have come off the cost of the first contract, not after all the
increases that have come about because of Art Walker. She asked when the road
will be paved and if it is on record that residents will not have to pay for
the paved road.
Mr. Stivender stated that residents
will not have to pay as far as current policy and that, normally, they do not
charge for resurfacing. He explained that they rate every road in Lake County
and once the rating matches the ability, it would be resurfaced. Because it would
be a rock road, the rating will be lower but it would be resurfaced as it ages.
He advised that stop signs and mowing along the shoulders will be County
maintenance after this is done.
Ms. Christian agreed that there is a
lot of speeding, up to 50 and 60 miles per hour, and she would like four-way
stop signs at a couple of places on Shetland Trail. Mr. Stivender stated that
traffic patterns and conditions will be looked at once the roads are built.
Ms. Christian stated that the
Sheriff’s Office needs to help with 4-wheelers and speeders. She stated that
all the commercial business and dump trucks need to be stopped in her area
which is supposed to be homes.
Mr. Frank Cianciola, who lives on Thoroughbred
Trail, commented that he has a tow truck and pulls people out for free. He
stated that all the roads need help and that clay is a waste of time. He stated
that, while he would like a paved road, he is okay with the proposed project
but he does not want the issue prolonged.
In response to a question by Ms. Dee
Stadler about when this project will begin, Mr. Stivender stated that they will
start the first week of August and that work should be completed in four
months. When asked if residents will be able to get in and out during
construction, Mr. Stivender stated that they intend to accommodate residents
every day and focus on the first segment coming off of CR 437 in order to
minimize the impact to residents. Construction will be by sections, beginning
with Shetland Trail.
Mr. Terry Reynolds, Thoroughbred
Trail, asked if the road will be two lanes rather than a single lane and he
asked who will move the trees. Mr. Stivender confirmed that the road will be
two lanes and moving the trees will be a cost to the County. He stated that
they will leave as many trees as possible. He stated that his staff can meet
with residents on-site to discuss details on each area.
Ms. Tammy Jones, Thoroughbred Trail,
asked if drainage will be done. Commissioners Hanson and Pool agreed that stormwater
work will be done. Ms. Jones stated that there is an enormous amount of dust on
concrete wash roads. Mr. Stivender stated that the granite surface should not
cause dust, except during the time lime rock is being put down. He suggested
that Mill Creek Road, east of CR 439 off of CR 44A, is an example of a granite
surface road.
Ms. Jones stated that she feels they
should have a paved road if they are going to be charged.
Mr. John Williams, Appaloosa Trail, stated
that there is a problem with drag races. He stated that motorcycles outrun the
Sheriff’s deputies. He stated that the speed limit should be 15 miles per hour
and that the Sheriff should patrol the roads. He stated that four-way stop
signs are needed.
Mr. Thomas Smith readdressed the
Board and stated that the County promised to pave this road 20 years ago and
promised last year to pave the road at a fixed cost. He stated that they are
being charged for a paved road but are getting a granite road.
There being no further public
comments, the public hearing was closed.
Commr. Hanson commented that there
have been a multitude of errors on this project, including gopher tortoise issues,
Art Walker not being able to do the work on a timely basis and skyrocketing
prices. She acknowledged her frustrations as well as those of the residents.
She expressed hope that the Board would agree to do something for these folks
because of their tremendous frustration. She praised the outstanding job that
Barbara Schamel of Community Services and Patti Harker of the Public Works
Department have done through the years.
On a motion by Commr. Cadwell,
seconded by Commr. Pool and carried unanimously, by a vote of 5-0, the Board
approved Special Assessment Project No. 100, Hilltop-Sorrento Subdivision,
which includes Shetland Trail, Thoroughbred Trail, Appaloosa Trail, Welsh Trail
and Gere Lane and awarded the construction of the project to the Road Operations
Division of the Public Works Department in the amount of $607,758.45; and approved
the request to encumber and expend funds in the amount of $607,758.45 from the
Transportation Trust Fund (excluding constitutional gas tax revenue); and approved
the request to execute the assessment roll and Resolution 2006-115 for the project
in Commission District 4; and approved a 10% reduction in the cost to be passed
on to the residents and be reimbursed to the Department of Public Works from General
Fund.
COUNTY MANAGER’S DEPARTMENTAL
BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
GROWTH MANAGEMENT - PUBLIC LAND
ACQUISITION PROGRAM GRANT
Commr. Pool stated that he will
abstain from the discussion and the vote on this issue. He temporarily left the
meeting. (Form 8B Memorandum of Voting Conflict for County, Municipal, and
Other Local Public Officers was submitted by Commr. Pool and is included in the
backup material.)
Mr. David Hansen, Lake County Public
Lands Manager, presented the request from Growth Management for approval to award a grant from the
Public Land Acquisition program to the City of Clermont in the amount of
$2,500,000.00. The grant will aid in the acquisition of approximately half of a
200 (+/-) acre property on Lake Minneola. He explained that the City plans to
purchase the lower 100 acres this year and is planning passive recreation with
a slight active recreation component. Staff believes this purchase fulfills the
minimum requirement of four of the primary site evaluation criteria. He stated
that PLAAC (Public Land Acquisition Advisory Council) recommends approval.
Mr. Hansen stated that staff wants to
ensure that there will be an interlocal agreement between Lake County and the
City of Clermont for three reasons: (1) unincorporated County residents are
welcome at this facility; (2) it fulfills the purview of the Public Land
Acquisition program; and (3) management and maintenance will be the
responsibility of the City of Clermont.
Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney,
confirmed that normally a written contract would memorialize giving the money
and the City’s obligations. Mr. Minkoff clarified that the County would not be
purchasing anything, just providing funds to the City to purchase it. There
will be other grants and may be a lot of restrictions on the property.
City of Clermont Mayor Hal Turville
confirmed that the City has a contract on the entire parcel which will be paid
for by 2011. He stated that an interlocal agreement is not an issue and the
City fully expects that at least 70% of the users of the facility will be County
residents. Mayor Turville stated that the City has annexed the land into the
City. He stated that the City has a stringent requirement for parks and
recreation land that basically calls for ten acres per 1,000 people. He stated
that this is absolutely a most desirable piece of land for the City. The City
has committed $16.5 million to buying it, doing everything they can to offset
that cost with grant applications. Mayor Turville further explained that the
City has applied for a $5 million state grant and will go through the state
grant application process on the second piece in hopes of being funded.
Mayor Turville stated that he talked
with Mr. Alan Pool regarding this property about two years ago. He explained
that Mr. Pool asked if the City had any interest in that parcel because the
Pool family was interested in the City owning that property if his family were
to get rid of it. Mayor Turville stated that he explained the process to Mr.
Pool and suggested that Mr. Pool talk to City staff. Mayor Turville assured the
Board that the City is not buying the property contingent upon successful grant
applications. He reiterated that the City is committed to buying this land. In
response to Commr. Cadwell, Mayor Turville stated that he cannot think of any scenario
where the City would end up with just a piece of this property. Mayor Turville
stated that the only scenario he could see would be if some other Clermont City
Council would decide they need to sell some of it. He stated that he does not
see that happening and, even if it did, it would be the part on Lake Minneola.
He stated that the value of this property is not in its division, the value of
the property is as a whole.
Commr. Cadwell explained that,
because of Commr. Pool’s position, this Board wants to ask every question that
could conceivably be asked. He stated that his thinking, because Commr. Pool
serves on the Board, was that this better be a great piece of property and he
thinks it is.
Mayor Turville stated that this
facility will be used for passive uses such as just being in the park and
enjoying nature trails. He added that, other than a brief conversation with
Commr. Pool this morning, he has not spoken to him about this issue. He
reiterated that Mr. Alan Pool basically shepherded this project and that he
does not even know where Commr. Pool stands on this.
Commr. Hanson pointed out that
today’s approval does not commit the County for an additional $2.5 million.
Commr. Hill commented that she does
not want to promise something to the City, thinking it would come out of the
referendum money, if it does not fit in with the legal aspects of that.
Mr. Minkoff stated that the
interlocal agreement would require that the City identify the property and that
the property always be held for the same purposes of the referendum. He stated
that he has looked at this twice and it clearly fits because the County is not
purchasing the property but is providing the money to another governmental
entity. He stated that clearly was contemplated by the referendum and this
property would qualify. Mr. Minkoff stated that the interlocal agreement will
be recorded and become a lien on the property. He stated that the agreement
will come back to the Board for final approval before the money is given to the
City.
Ms. Cindy Hall, County Manager,
stated that she spoke to City staff about the fact that the bonds have not been
issued yet. That was not problematic to them. She suggested that, once the interlocal
agreement is approved by the Board and by the City, the bond issue would be put
together. The bonds will be needed in order to pay this amount of money.
On a motion by Commr. Cadwell,
seconded by Commr. Stivender and carried by a vote of 4-0, the Board approved the
request to award a grant
from the Public Land Acquisition program to the City of Clermont in the amount
of $2,500,000.00; aiding in the acquisition of approximately half of a 200
(+/-) acre property on Lake Minneola; pending the approval of the interlocal
agreement between Lake County and the City of Clermont.
As previously announced, Commr. Pool
abstained and was not present for the vote.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 12:00 noon, Commr. Hanson
announced a 30-minute lunch break.
CITIZEN QUESTION AND COMMENT PERIOD
Roy Hunter
Mr. Roy Hunter, Northeast Lake
Chamber of Commerce, urged senior citizens to stage a boycott on gasoline by
staying at home for three weeks beginning July 19, 2006.
Travis Whigham
Mr. Travis Whigham, Forest Hills
Association and a member of Northeast Lake Chamber of Commerce, addressed the
Board regarding the improvement of roads in his area. He stated that, in his
absence at Board meetings, Mr. Roy Hunter is authorized to speak on his behalf.
He advised that others are authorized to speak on his behalf if he has given
them written permission.
CLOSED SESSION
Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney,
stated that Florida Statute 286.011 allows an entity’s attorney to request a closed
session. He made that request at the Board’s June 20, 2006, meeting. The subject
matter to be discussed will be settlement negotiations or strategy sessions
related to litigation expenditures. The court reporter is present to record the
entire session, including the beginning and ending times, all discussion and
proceedings and the names of persons in attendance. The court reporter’s notes
will be transcribed and filed with the clerk within a reasonable amount of time
after the meeting. The notice of the meeting was advertised. The closed session
will begin in open meeting and the Chair will announce that it is estimated to
take 30 minutes to one hour for this session.
Commr. Hanson announced that the closed
session will begin and will last between one-half to one hour.
RECONVENE
At 1:30 p.m., Commr. Hanson reconvened
the meeting and announced the end of the closed session.
COUNTY MANAGER’S DEPARTMENTAL
BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
PUBLIC WORKS - PINE LAKES AND FOREST HILLS
RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION
Mr. Jim Stivender, Jr., Public Works
Director, led a discussion regarding acquisition of right of way through the use of
eminent domain and whether to proceed with design stage of the project
regarding Pine Lakes and Lake Mack/Forest Hills (Fonseca Lane, Big Foot Way and
Jewell Drive). He explained that, in 2000, the Board directed staff to ask for
right of way along the corridor that links the Pine Lakes area to the Lake
Mack/Forest Hills area to build a dirt road. Understanding that property owners
would volunteer right of way, the deeds were prepared. There has been a
stalemate for the last two or three years. Mr. Stivender referred to the map in
the backup material and noted that the parts in yellow have been acquired, the
parts in orange have not been acquired and the parts in pink need to be
acquired outside of that corridor.
Mr. Stivender explained that the right
of way acquisition costs which are involved, including land value, attorney
services, appraisal services, would be about $319,000.00. The cost of
construction would be approximately $339,000.00 for a total of about
$660,000.00 for the project. That amount is not in the budget and the project
is not on the County’s road program. He added that this area borders the Wekiva
and there is a sensitivity to wetlands. Staff is requesting direction from the
Board.
Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney,
clarified that staff attorneys would be used and that about $169,000.00 would
be needed for right of way acquisition. Adding $150,000.00 for design and
permitting would bring those costs to about $319,000.00.
Commr. Cadwell stated that this
project has been before the Board several times, including public comment. He
opined that this road project probably needs to be put on the County’s list but
that it would not fall in a funding cycle anytime soon based on the grading
system. He stated that the Board has been gracious during the last six months
by spending almost $200,000.00 on clay roads mainly in his and Commr. Hanson’s
districts. He commented that, weighing this project with the other road
projects, he would not be in favor of spending $660,000.00 for this project
today.
In response to comments by Commr.
Hill, Mr. Stivender agreed that he does not have any capital money in the 112
fund for this type of project. He added that it will not be an impact fee
program. He explained that staff went forward with this project with the
understanding of voluntary right of way. He stated that staff will continue to
address road blockages which are due to high water.
A motion was made by Commr. Cadwell,
and seconded by Commr. Hill, to not move forward with
acquiring right of way
through the use of eminent domain or proceeding with design stage of the
project regarding Pine Lakes and Forest Hills/Lake Mack (Fonseca Lane, Big Foot
Way and Jewell Drive); but this project will be placed on the Public Works
Department’s list and can move up through the normal process.
Under discussion, Commr. Hanson
stated that she sees the improvement of this road as a benefit to the entire
County in connecting the Pine Lakes area with CR 42. She opined that we need to
move forward on it and putting it on the list is a start. She remarked that we
should continue to try to get the donation of right of way.
Mr. Travis Whigham, Forest Hills
Association, expressed disappointment because this road needs to be made
passable. He stated that people out there would not have a way to get out if
there were to be a wildfire. He commented that about 74% of the right of way
has been donated.
Commr. Cadwell suggested to Mr.
Whigham that this project may not happen in the next two or three years.
Commr. Hanson called for a vote on
the motion which carried unanimously, by a vote of 5-0.
PUBLIC WORKS - SORRENTO AREA PARK -
PURCHASE AGREEMENT
Mr. Jim Stivender, Jr., Public Works
Director, presented the request for approval to negotiate a price with intent
to purchase two pieces of property in District 4 totaling 49 acres to create a
large park with recreation for Sorrento and the surrounding area. The property
is one half mile north of SR 46 on the east side of CR 437 in Sorrento.
On an inquiry by Commr. Stivender,
Ms. Cindy Hall, County Manager, confirmed that this purchase would be made by
using the remainder of the pari-mutuel funds.
Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, stated
that there are two signed contracts for this property at 3% less than the
asking price. He stated that the contracts are contingent upon obtaining
appraisals showing that the value is equal to the contract price as well as
doing the engineering and environmental studies that are necessary to show that
the property is suitable for our use.
On a motion by Commr. Stivender,
seconded by Commr. Pool and carried unanimously, by a vote of 5-0, the Board
approved the Real Estate Purchase and Sales Agreement between Tucker Nursery,
Inc., and Lake County and the Real Estate Purchase and Sales Agreement between
TBM Premium Finance, Inc., and Lake County, totaling approximately 49 acres to
create a large park with recreation for Sorrento and the surrounding area; using
the remainder of the pari-mutuel funds; and reminding staff they need to find
money for others.
PUBLIC WORKS - TEMPORARY BARRICADES
ON SULLIVAN ROAD
Mr. Jim Stivender, Jr., Public Works
Director, presented the request for approval to place temporary barricades on Sullivan
Road near the intersection of Grassy Lake Road. He referred to the map in the
backup material and explained that a barricade would be placed at the dead end at
Grassy Lake Road. Road closed signs will be posted with two sets of deflectors.
Commr. Pool stated that he has
received calls that school bus traffic travels that corridor and he is
concerned about longer bus trips and an unsafe scenario at a worse intersection.
He added that residents said the bus turned around there.
Mr. Steve Richey, attorney,
representing Dale Ladd and the Ladds, stated that he expressed their concerns
during the Board’s June 6, 2006, meeting. A cul-de-sac was discussed using Ladd
property for most of the right of way. He stated that the Board directed staff
to come back with a plan that would use the County’s right of way. He stated
that a PD&E study is being done jointly with the City of Minneola on the
road network in that area and it is premature to close anything until that
study is done. He stated that, if the road is closed, Mr. Ladd’s position is
that it ought to be closed at U.S. Highway 27 and have Sullivan Road not be
open at all because he would like to see the folks who live on Sullivan Road be
just as inconvenienced as Mr. Ladd will be if the road is closed, cutting his
property in half. He stated that they do not want it closed now. He stated that
they are in the process of annexing and zoning and the development process with
the City of Minneola. He stated that part of this piece of Ladd property is
under an old PUD (Planned Unit Development). He stated that part of the
condition of that PUD requires them to use Sullivan Road for ingress and egress
to their property. He stated that closing off Sullivan Road, even temporarily,
does extreme harm to them as far as the value of the property that they are
purchasing and to subsequent folks through the development process. He asked that
the Board not temporarily close it today, but, if they do temporarily close,
temporarily close it at U.S. 27 so that traffic can be redirected back to their
area. He stated that he did not get written notice of today’s hearing. He
stated that he does not understand staff’s report that, as the traffic pattern
in the area changes, a request will be brought back to the Board to remove the
barricade.
Commr. Hanson stated that Mr.
Stivender came back to the Board with a plan as requested by the Board.
Commr. Pool stated that the remark
that day was that the School Board would give a full report on their bus route.
He stated that his goal was to help the residents. If the school bus comes in
one way and goes out a different way to avoid a bad intersection, he stated
that he does not want to make them go across the intersection twice. He stated
that would reroute and restructure the entire bus route. He stated that he is
here to work with the school kids and the School Board, not just please the
residents.
Mr. Stivender suggested that this
issue could be postponed one week because there may be a request for approval
to advertise next week to vacate Grassy Lake Road and all parts south of this
in a subdivision. He stated that the existing road system is going to be a
throwaway road system.
Commr. Cadwell stated that a letter is
needed from the School Board telling exactly what the bus route is. Commr. Hill
added that the City of Minneola has been asked to be involved.
Commr. Pool stated that this could be
postponed and give notice to the City of Minneola and the School Board.
On a motion by Commr. Pool, seconded
by Commr. Stivender and carried unanimously, by a vote of 5-0, the Board
postponed the request, until July 25, 2006, to place temporary barricades on
Sullivan Road near the intersection of Grassy Lake Road.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ROAD VACATION PETITION NO. 1081 - MILTON S. JENNINGS
REPRESENTATIVE DON GRIFFEY, GRIFFEY ENGINEERING
GROVELAND AREA
Mr. Jim Stivender, Jr., Public Works
Director, stated that staff has received a letter from Mr. Milton S. Jennings
requesting a postponement of Road Vacation Petition Number 1081, Milton S.
Jennings, Representative Don Griffey, Griffey Engineering, a request to vacate
right of way and cease maintenance on Republic Drive (#2223), and also vacate lot
line drainage and utility easements, in the Plat of Lake County Central
Park-Phase 2 and in the Home Depot Plat, located in Section 29, Township 21 S,
Range 25 E, in the Groveland area, in Commission District 3.
Commr. Hanson opened the public
hearing. There being no public comment on the request for a postponement, the
public hearing was closed.
On a motion by Commr. Stivender,
seconded by Commr. Pool and carried unanimously, by a vote of 5-0, the Board
postponed, for 30 days, Road Vacation Petition Number 1081, Milton S. Jennings,
Representative Don Griffey, Griffey Engineering, a request to vacate right of
way and cease maintenance on Republic Drive (#2223), and also vacate lot line
drainage and utility easements, in the Plat of Lake County Central Park-Phase 2
and in the Home Depot Plat, located in Section 29, Township 21 S, Range 25 E,
in the Groveland area, Commission District 3.
ROAD VACATION PETITION NO. 1082 - C. DAVID BROWN
CLERMONT AREA
Mr. Jim Stivender, Jr., Public Works
Director, presented the request for approval of Road Vacation Petition Number
1082 by C. David Brown, a request to vacate tracts, lots and rights of way, in
the Plat of Bowman Realty Co., and cease maintenance on South Bradshaw Rd.
(#0553), located in Section 33, Township 23 S., Range 26 E, in the Clermont
area, Commission District 2. He showed the site, on south U.S. Highway 27, on
the map and added that part of the road was fenced years ago to run cattle. He
explained that this is Mr. Brown’s formal request to vacate anything public
under this plat. Staff recommends approval of the request to vacate.
At this time, Commr. Cadwell
temporarily left the meeting.
Commr. Hanson opened the public
hearing. There being no public comment, the public hearing was closed.
On a motion by Commr. Pool, seconded by
Commr. Stivender and carried, by a vote of 4-0, the Board approved Resolution
2006-116 for Road Vacation Petition Number 1082 by C. David Brown, to vacate
tracts, lots and rights of way, in the Plat of Bowman Realty Co., and cease
maintenance on South Bradshaw Rd. (#0553), located in Section 33, Township 23
S., Range 26 E, in the Clermont area, Commission District 2.
Commr. Cadwell was not present for
the vote.
At this time, Commr. Cadwell returned
to the meeting.
COUNTY MANAGER’S DEPARTMENTAL
BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
COMMUNITY SERVICES - FERNDALE -
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT AREA
Mr. Bill Gearing, Community
Enhancement Coordinator, Department of Community Services, presented the
request for approval of the Community Enhancement Area Working Group
recommendation designating the community of Ferndale as a Community Enhancement
Area (CEA); directed the Community Development Block Grant Division to fund up
to $50,000 for construction of two ADA compliant restrooms at the Ferndale Community
Center.
Mr. Gearing gave a presentation
(included in the backup material) that included the following:
On a motion by Commr. Stivender,
seconded by Commr. Pool and carried unanimously, by a vote of 5-0, the Board
approved the request to designate the community of Ferndale as a Community
Enhancement Area (CEA); and directed the Community Development Block Grant
Division to fund up to $50,000 for construction of two ADA compliant restrooms
at the Ferndale Community Center.
Mr. Gearing continued his
presentation on current projects as follows:
At 2:20 p.m., Commr. Stivender left
the meeting.
COMMUNITY SERVICES - OFFICE ASSOCIATE
III POSITION
On a motion by Commr. Cadwell,
seconded by Commr. Hill and carried unanimously, by a vote of 4-0, the Board approved
the request for approval to change the limited term Office Associate III position
currently funded from State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) funds and
Hurricane Housing Recovery (HHR) funds from limited term to permanent full time.
EMPLOYEE SERVICES AND PROCUREMENT
SERVICES - EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PROGRAMS
Ms.
Susan Irby, Organizational Development Analyst, Employee Services, presented the
request for approval from Employee Services and Procurement Services for three
recommendations for employee benefits. It is recommended that the County remain
self-funded for medical and fully-insured for dental and vision.
On
a motion by Commr. Pool, seconded by Commr. Hill and carried unanimously, by a
vote of 4-0, the Board approved: (A) the request to execute contracts for the medical
benefit program to BlueCross BlueShield of Florida (and an affiliated contract
for stop loss with Symetra), the dental benefit to CompBenefits, and the vision
benefit to Ameritas Group; (B) the request to renew current contracts held with
MetLife – Metropolitan Life Insurance Company for Life and Accidental Death and
Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and UnumProvident for the Long Term
Disability (LTD) coverage; in addition, accepted the proposed rates for each
which are the same as those currently in force; (C) the request
for approval of proposed
County/employee contributions for each; approval is subject to final review by
the County Attorney’s Office.
PUBLIC WORKS - PURCHASE OF PROPERTY
FROM KIM STOCKDILL
On
a motion by Commr. Pool, seconded by Commr. Hill and carried unanimously, by a
vote of 4-0, the Board approved the request for acceptance and signature of grant documents;
authorization to offer to make conditional offer based upon appraisal price to
purchase property located at 11706 Lake Clair Circle, (Clermont area), and to
begin survey, environmental assessment and appraisal of the property; and
approved purchase agreement and authorized the Chairman to execute all closing
documents.
OTHER BUSINESS
APPOINTMENT - SOLID WASTE ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
On a motion by Commr. Pool, seconded
by Commr. Hill and carried unanimously, by a vote of 4-0, the Board appointed
Ms. Lori Houghton, Finance Director, City of Tavares, to serve on the Solid
Waste Advisory Committee as a representative from the Lake County League of
Cities for a term that ends May 25, 2007.
APPOINTMENT - CHILDREN’S SERVICES
COUNCIL
On a motion by Commr. Hill, seconded
by Commr. Pool and carried unanimously, by a vote of 4-0, the Board approved to
move Ms. Lorrie Simmons from her member-at-large seat to serve in the vacant
District 1 seat to complete an unexpired term ending May 14, 2007; clarified
that Ms. Barbara Howell will serve in the vacant member at-large seat to
complete an unexpired term ending May 14, 2007; and clarified that Ms. Dorothea
Wynter will serve in the member-at-large seat being vacated by Ms. Simmons for
a term ending May 14, 2008.
REPORTS - COUNTY ATTORNEY
AGREEMENT - COLLECTION OF STORM
DEBRIS
On a motion by Commr. Cadwell, seconded
by Commr. Hill and carried unanimously, by a vote of 4-0, the Board approved
the Agreement between Lake County, Florida, and Municipality for Collection of
Storm Debris from Streets and Right-of-Way (Clermont, Eustis, Fruitland Park,
Mascotte, Minneola and Umatilla).
RELEASE OF CONSENT AGREEMENT - LAKE
COUNTY VS E.R. JAHNA INDUSTRIES, INC.
On a motion by Commr. Pool, seconded
by Commr. Hill and carried unanimously, by a vote of 4-0, the Board approved
the Release of Consent Agreement between Lake County (Petitioner) vs E.R. Jahna
Industries, Inc. (Respondent).
PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS COLLECTIVE
BARGAINING AGREEMENT
Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney,
presented the request for approval of the Collective Bargaining Agreement
between the Professional Fire Fighters of Lake County, IAFF, Local 3990, and
Lake County. He explained that the agreement has been approved by the union and
reviewed by outside counsel. The agreement will be effective through September
30, 2009, with the possibility of an automatic extension. Principal changes are
the pay scales in order to keep those consistent with pay scales in Central
Florida.
On a motion by Commr. Pool, seconded
by Commr. Hill and carried unanimously, by a vote of 4-0, the Board approved the
Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Professional Fire Fighters of Lake
County, IAFF, Local 3990, and Lake County.
PARKING AGREEMENT
Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney,
presented the request for approval of the Parking Agreement between Lake
County, Florida, and Tavares Station Development, LLC, and Dunkin Construction
and Development, Inc., for use of a parking area on the corner of Ruby Street
and Joanna Avenue in Tavares. This property may be available for parking for
one year and the County will be allowed to put down surfacing on the lot. Mr.
Minkoff noted that no money is being paid for the agreement.
On a motion by Commr. Pool, seconded
by Commr. Hill and carried unanimously, by a vote of 4-0, the Board approved
the Parking Agreement between Lake County, Florida, and Tavares Station
Development, LLC, and Dunkin Construction and Development, Inc.
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
PLAINTIFFS AND LAKE COUNTY
Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney,
presented the request for approval a Settlement Agreement between Dewey E. Chaudoin,
Wilson Hamrick, and Amantha Musselwhite (Plaintiffs) vs Department of
Environmental Protection (DEP), the Board of Trustees of the Internal
Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida, and Lake County, Florida
(Defendants). This civil action case (No. 05-CA-2730) involves property the
plaintiffs sold to DEP in the 1990s. There was an issue as to whether they sold
the Transferable Development Rights (TDRs). The County’s only agreement is that,
if the judge determines DEP owns the rights, the County will honor it; if the
judge determines the plaintiffs own the rights, the County will honor it. This agreement
will take the County out of the litigation. It is estimated that the number of
TDRs is 329.
On a motion by Commr. Pool, seconded
by Commr. Cadwell and carried unanimously, by a vote of 4-0, the Board approved
the Settlement Agreement between Dewey E. Chaudoin, Wilson Hamrick, and Amantha
Musselwhite (Plaintiffs) vs Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the
Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of
Florida, and Lake County, Florida (Defendants).
REPORTS - COUNTY MANAGER
ADVERTISE AMENDMENTS TO FRS
RETIREMENT
Ms. Cindy Hall, County Manager, stated
that the Board approved Tab 14 under the County Manager’s Consent Agenda this
morning for approval to advertise changes to the Florida Retirement System
(FRS) Senior Management Service Class. Under Tab 14, that approval included
removing the title of the position of Economic Development and Tourism
Director, adding the title of the position of Tourism and Business Relations
Director, and adding the title of the position of Economic Growth and
Redevelopment Director. Ms. Hall requested an additional approval to advertise
the position of Director of Information Outreach for designation by Lake County
for inclusion in the FRS Senior Management Service Class. Provisions contained
in Chapter 121 of the Florida Statutes and Chapter 60S of the Florida
Administrative Code require newspaper notice and elected body approval of any deletions
from and/or additions to the list of employees in the Florida Retirement System
(FRS) Senior Management Service Class.
On a motion by Commr. Cadwell,
seconded by Commr. Pool and carried unanimously, by a vote of 4-0, the Board
added said item to the agenda.
On a motion by Commr. Cadwell,
seconded by Commr. Pool and carried unanimously, by a vote of 4-0, the Board approved
the request to advertise the position of Director of Information Outreach for
designation by Lake County for inclusion in the Florida Retirement System (FRS)
Senior Management Service Class.
JOINT MEETING WITH THE CITY OF MOUNT
DORA
Ms.
Cindy Hall, County Manager, informed the Board that the City of Mount Dora has
requested a joint meeting with the Board of County Commissioners. The City
suggested Monday evening on August 28, 2006, at City Hall in Mount Dora. She
noted that the Board’s calendar shows that date is available.
PROPOSED
BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007
Ms.
Cindy Hall, County Manager, announced that the proposed budget for Fiscal Year
2007 will be ready late today or early Wednesday morning.
REPORTS - COMMISSIONER HILL -
DISTRICT #1
FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
CONFERENCE
Commr.
Hill thanked the County Manager for asking staff members to attend the FAC
(Florida Association of Counties) conference last month. She commented that
they learned a lot at the conference.
LEASHED DOGS AT OUTDOOR RESTAURANTS
Commr. Hill asked if the Board might
want to entertain enacting a County ordinance that would permit leashed dogs to
sit at outdoor restaurants with their owners. She noted that Governor Jeb Bush
approved a law that creates a three-year pilot program regarding the issue.
Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney,
will pull a copy of the statutes and research the issue.
REPORTS
- COMMISSIONER POOL - DISTRICT #2
DOWNTOWN
CLERMONT LIBRARY SITE
Commr.
Pool stated that he attended a meeting last week when Tax Collector Bob McKee
talked with the City of Clermont about utilizing the location of the old
downtown library. Mr. McKee suggested razing the existing facility and building
a new three-story building, perhaps to house his south Lake office, the Chamber
of Commerce and some mixed use on the third floor. Commr. Pool opined that it
is a good idea and the City may consider it.
REPORTS - COMMISSIONER CADWELL -
DISTRICT #5
FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
Commr.
Cadwell expressed his appreciation for everyone’s support during his tenure
this past year as President of the Florida Association of Counties (FAC).
REPORTS - COMMISSIONER HANSON - CHAIRMAN
& DISTRICT #4
ANALYZING REZONINGS
Commr.
Hanson stated that, in analyzing rezonings over the years, she found that staff
has listed the rezonings since 1993, showing acreage and the old and new zoning
classification. She suggested that staff’s information should also include the
public hearing number and the estimate of the number of residential units added
or decreased.
Ms.
Hall stated that the Growth Management Department would be able to add to the
data they keep, and, if that is something the entire Board thinks is
worthwhile, staff would be glad to put effort into that.
Commr.
Hanson opined that this would be information the public could benefit from (the
number of residential units) and probably ought to be on the internet along
with the minutes.
Commr.
Cadwell stated that he would not have a problem with keeping that information
from this point forward but would like the County Manager to look at the amount
of manhours it would take to update past information.
Ms.
Hall will report back to the Board.
PUBLIC
LAND ACQUISITION UPDATE
Commr.
Hanson stated that she asked for an update from Mr. David Hansen, Public Lands
Manager, on land acquisition. Because of the length of today’s meeting, she
suggested that the update be scheduled for another day to ensure it is included
in the television broadcast.
MORATORIUM
BY FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Commr.
Hanson clarified that the Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA) placed a
moratorium on Lake County because the County has not completed its comprehensive
plan. She remarked that the County has not acted in any way that was
inappropriate. The moratorium is for changes to the comprehensive plan.
Commr.
Pool pointed out that there is not a moratorium for building.
Commr.
Hanson stated that her concern is that the moratorium does not deal with the
new zonings that are coming into place and allow us to include design standards
in the new zonings. She added that the zonings that we are approving are going
forward without smart growth designs or other designs.
Commr.
Hanson recommended that we consider outsourcing the LDRs (Land Development
Regulations) once the comprehensive plan is approved and under way. She stated
that discussion can be held at another time and she is mentioning it for the
Board’s consideration.
CITIZEN
QUESTION AND COMMENT PERIOD (CONTINUED)
Suzen
Hillebrandt
Ms.
Suzen Hillebrandt addressed the Board regarding barricades on Sullivan Road. (This
issue was discussed by the Board under Tab 51.) She stated that she keeps
coming to the Board on this issue time and time again, after delay tactics and
postponements, because she really cares about this and because it will affect
safety issues as well as their lives, their homes and their lifestyle. She
stated that the Tindale-Oliver study indicated that Sullivan road should not be
used. She stated that there is not adequate right of way to do anything else
with the road. She stated that she thought this was a sure thing and that the
residents would like to see it happen sooner rather than later. She stated that
there will be some lengthy legal procedures. She stated that there is unequal
opportunity because the closure was delayed because an attorney requested a
delay, saying that he had not received notice of the meeting.
Commr.
Cadwell stated that the issue was delayed because of a question with the School
Board.
Ms.
Hillebrandt asked the Board to proceed sooner, rather than later, and to
remember the wishes of the residents who live in that area.
ADJOURNMENT
There
being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the
meeting was adjourned at 2:50 p.m.
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CATHERINE C. HANSON, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
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JAMES
C. WATKINS, CLERK