A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

APRIL 3, 2007

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session, on Tuesday, April 3, 2007, at 8:30 a.m., in the Board of County Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Lake County Administration Building, Tavares, Florida.  Commissioners present at the meeting were: Welton G. Cadwell, Chairman; Jennifer Hill, Vice Chairman; Elaine Renick; Linda Stewart; and Debbie Stivender.  Also present were Melanie Marsh, Deputy County Attorney; Cindy Hall, County Manager; Wendy Taylor, Executive Office Manager, County Manager’s Office; Barbara Lehman, Chief Deputy Clerk, County Finance; and Connie West, Deputy Clerk.

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE

Commr. Cadwell gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

SALES SURTAX OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT

Mr. Keith Mullins, Chairman, Sales Surtax Oversight Advisory Committee, addressed the Board regarding the Sales Surtax Revenue and Expenditure Summary Report.  He stated that on November 6, 2001, Lake County citizens voted to extend the one cent sales tax for a second fifteen year term.  He continued that Section 212.55, Florida Statutes, authorized the levy of this tax and specifies its use, and that the proceeds of the tax may be used to finance, plan and construct infrastructure; procure public recreation or conservation, to protect natural resources; and to purchase fixed capital expenditures or fixed capital outlays associated with construction or improvement of public facilities, including land acquisition, land improvement, engineering costs, and design. He stated that equipment must have a useful life in excess of five years and vehicles and equipment necessary to outfit certain vehicles were authorized.  He told the Board that proceeds may also be used for debt service for new bonds, and that Ordinance No. 2001-130 establishes the Sales Surtax Oversight Advisory Committee, with the duty of reviewing the expenditures of the sales tax, and providing a semi-annual report to the Board of County Commissioners, the School Board, and the Municipalities at a public meeting.  He reported that the Committee consisted of two members each, appointed by the Board of County Commissioners, from the School Board and the League of Cities, as well as representation of two constitutional officers.

Mr. Mullins mentioned that the Committee met on March 12, 2007, to review the reports that had been submitted from the sales tax recipients, which contained the Revenues and Expenditures for Fiscal Year 2006.  He stated that the Minutes of that meeting and reports from the various entities were included in an attached document, and that a Summary Report of all entities, and total Revenues and Expenditures was included for fiscal year October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006.  He explained that all reports had been reviewed and accepted by the Sales Surtax Oversight Advisory Committee as meeting all the guidelines of the sales surtax requirements, all requests for clarification had been received, and explanations of the specific items were included in the documents.  He reported that the next meeting of the Sales Surtax Oversight Advisory Committee was scheduled for Monday, September 10, 2007, at 9:00 a.m., in the Board of County Commissioner’s Meeting Room, Lake County Administration Building, Tavares, Florida.

RECESS AND REASSEMBLY

At 8:45 a.m., the Chairman announced that the Board would take a 15 minute recess.

At 9:00 a.m., the Board reconvened.

AGENDA UPDATE

Ms. Cindy Hall, County Manager, pulled Tab 13, under the County Manager’s Consent Agenda, but said they will bring it back in two weeks, to make sure they explain the process adequately to the Board.

Ms. Melanie Marsh, Deputy County Attorney, pulled Tab 21, stating that it would be brought back at a later date.

MINUTES

On a motion by Commr. Stivender, seconded by Commr. Hill and carried unanimously, by a vote of 5-0, the Board approved the Minutes of March 14, 2007 (Joint Meeting with the Cities of Clermont, Groveland, Minneola and Montverde), as presented.

CLERK OF COURTS’ CONSENT AGENDA

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

List of Warrants

            Request to acknowledge receipt of list of warrants paid prior to this meeting, pursuant to Chapter 136.06 (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, for the month ending February 28, 2007, in the amount of $200,543.83.  Same period, last year:  $186,733.60.

            Board of Supervisors Meeting of the Central Lake Community Development District

            Request to acknowledge receipt of the records of proceedings of the Board of Supervisors meeting of the Central Lake Community Development District, held on July 24, 2006, August 4, 2006, October 6, 2006 and October 31, 2006.

            Ordinances from the City of Mascotte

Request to acknowledge receipt of Ordinance No. 2007-02-433, annexing by voluntary petition property generally located in Section 30, Township 21 South, and Range 24 East, comprising 320.82 acres more or less, and Section 19, Township 21 South, and Range 24 East (Sumter CR 716 to Hanley Road), comprising 119.58 acres more or less, said property being contiguous to the City of Mascotte and being annexed in accordance with the voluntary annexation provisions of Section 171.044, Florida Statutes (2006).

Request to acknowledge receipt of Ordinance No. 2007-01-434, annexing, by voluntary petition, property generally located Section 2, Township 22, and Range 24 (West SR 50 to North CR 33 to Car an Lane), comprising 23.76 acres more or less, said property being contiguous to the City of Mascotte and being annexed in accordance with the voluntary annexation provisions of Section 171.044, Florida Statutes (2006).

COUNTY MANAGER’S CONSENT AGENDA

On a motion by Commr. Stivender, seconded by Commr. Hill and carried unanimously, by a vote of 5-0, the Board approved the County Manager’s Consent Agenda, Tabs 3 through 18, pulling Tab 13, for discussion as follows:

Budget

Request for approval of the following:

Budget Transfer - General Fund, Department of Public Works, Parks and Trails Division. Transfer $28,215 from Improvements Other Than Buildings to Machinery and Equipment.  A Kubota tractor was purchased by Parks and Trails and charged to the North Lake Community Park - Improvements Other Than Buildings.  Per County     Finance, the tractor should be expensed to Machinery and Equipment.  A budget transfer is required, as there are no budgeted funds for Machinery and Equipment for this account.

Budget Transfer - General Fund, Non-Departmental. Transfer $2,573,000 from Machinery and Equipment to Improvements Other Than Buildings.  The Board of County Commissioners approved Option No.1, for the first phase of the construction of the North Lake Community Park on March 13, 2007, in the amount of $8,473,000.  The current budget includes $5,900,000 for this project. Additional funds, in the amount of $2,573,000, will be required to meet this obligation.  Funds available in Machinery and Equipment - BCC Capital Projects.

Community Services

Request for approval and execution of Proclamation No. 2007-57, recognizing National

Community Development Week 2007.

Request to approve the First Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Partnership Agreement between Lake County and the Town of Lady Lake-Commission District 5.

Request to approve the First Amendment to the FY 2005/06 Community Development Block Grant Partnership Agreement between Lake County and the City of Tavares, and authorization for the Chairman to sign the Amendment - Commission District 3.

Environmental Services

Request to approve the Funding Cap Transition Agreement between the County and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, related to the final expenditure for the County’s participation in the Petroleum Cleanup Participation Program for the Astatula Fuel Facility Spill Clean-Up;  approve the payment to Shaw Environmental, Inc., in the amount of $21,805.75; and authorize the Department of Environmental Services, in conjunction with the Office of Procurement Services, to negotiate with Shaw Environmental, Inc., for ongoing engineering services related to the Astatula Fuel Spill Clean-Up.-Commission District 3.

Growth Management

Request for approval, and execution of a Release of Fine. Property owner: Michael K. and R. Elayne Diehl, Code Case No. CEB 378-00 - Commission District 1.

Request for approval, and execution of a Release of Fine. Property owner: Sanford J. Gould, Code Case No. 2004070134 - Commission District 5.

Request for approval and execution of a Release of Fine.  Property owner: Robert E. Foster, Code Case No. 2004060120 - Commission District 5.

Request for approval and execution of a Release of Fine. Property owner: Robert E. Foster, Code Case No. 2004060119 - Commission District 5.

Public Safety

Request for approval of signature authority for Public Safety Director, regarding clinical agreements with paramedic training centers.

            Public Works

Request for approval of a performance and payment bond, in the amount of $419,259.30, as surety for a Developer’s Agreement between Lake County and Tuscany Village Venture, LLC - Commission District 2.

Request for authorization to approve and execute a Purchase Agreement with David F. McQuilling III; and authorization for the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to sign any and all documents necessary for closing, for property within the Forrest Hills/Lake Mack Flood Buy Out Program – Commission District 5.

Request for approval to execute Change Order No. 2, in the amount of $9,240.74, relating to driveway modifications on South Clermont Connector Project No. 2006-01; and approval to execute Agreement between Lake County and Randy and Christine Summers, regarding Hammock Ridge Road - Commission District 2, Road Impact Fee District 5.

Request to award Hancock Road (C-1254) and Johns Lake Road (C-1158) Intersection Improvement Project No. 2006-13, Bid No. 07-0086, to DAB Constructors, Inc., in the amount of $884,443.80; and to encumber $884,443.80 from the Road Impact Fee Fund – Commission District 2, Benefit District 5.

Request to approve and execute Change Order No.3, in the amount of $46,632.00, for additional work relating to Countywide Drainage Project No. 2006-07; and approval of budget transfer of funds from Stormwater MSTU Professional Services to Stormwater MSTU

 Improvements – Commission Districts 1 and 2.

            COUNTY ATTORNEY’S CONSENT AGENDA

On a motion by Commr. Stivender, seconded by Commr. Hill and carried unanimously, by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the County Attorney’s Consent Agenda, Tabs 19 and 20, pulling Tab 21, as follows:

Request for approval to Advertise Ordinance dissolving the Lake County Cultural Affairs Council and creating the Lake County Arts and Cultural Alliance.

Request for approval of Option Agreement for Sale and Purchase between Lake County and James T. Pruett, Peter M. Williams, and Judith A. Williams; Waiver of Contingencies; authorization for Chairman to execute all closing documents; and approval of associated Budget

Transfer – Commission District 3.

            AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

            EMPLOYEE AWARDS

            The Chairman presented the following Employee Awards, at which time Mr. Gregg Welstead, Deputy County Manager, gave brief remarks about each individual and their service to the County:

            Presentation of Award to Employees with Five Years of Service

            Sean Wilson, Firefighter/EMT, Public Safety/Fire Rescue

            Linda Moore, Library Assistant, Community Services/Library Services

            Donovan Miller, Fire Lieutenant/Paramedic, Public Safety/Fire Rescue (not present)

            Jared Mielke, Firefighter/EMT, Public Safety/Fire Rescue (not present)

            Charles Matlak, Firefighter/EMT, Public Safety/Fire Rescue

            Presentation of Award to Employees with Ten Years of Service

            Joseph Harris, Chief Maintenance Supervisor

            Facilities Development & Management/Facilities Development

            James Condon, Facilities Maintenance Coordinator

            Facilities Development & Management/Facilities Development

            Presentation of Award to Employees with Twenty Years of Service

            Raymond Brittian, Fire Lieutenant, Public Safety/Fire Rescue

            Presentation of Award to Employee Retiring

            Linda Meeker, Senior Probation Officer, Community Services/Probation

            PRESENTATION

LAKE COUNTY SHARED SERVICES NETWORK PROMOTING 2007 CHILD PROTECTION MINI-CONFERENCE

Ms. Lori Humphrey, Project Manager, of Lake County Shared Services Network, addressed the Board and invited them to attend the fourth Child Protection Mini Conference, scheduled for May 10, 2007, at Lake-Sumter Community College.  She informed them that there would be two speakers: Mr. Michael Dorn, the Executive Director and founder of Safe Havens International, who travels all over the world giving presentations on school safety, weapons, bullying, and everything related to violence with kids, who has written at least 20 books about violence and bullying (one of them was a best seller, “Weak Fish”), and Dr. Dennis Parker, who is now the coach at Texas Lutheran University, who has developed a character education program called Changing Lives, which has been adopted in over 50 school districts in the Nation.  She continued stating that there would be about 30 social service agencies available for information at the conference, that the price of the conference is $15.00, which includes lunch, and that they could call or e-mail her at www.lakessn.com for more information.

PRESENTATION

PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING APRIL, 2007 AS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH

Commr. Stivender presented Proclamation No. 2007-40, designating April, 2007, as Child Abuse Prevention Month, to Ms. Susan Berg, Family Court Manager, Fifth Judicial Circuit, and Lisa Panzer, Community Facilitator, Devereaux Kids (sponsored by Kids Central), stating that child abuse was a community problem and that finding solutions depends on the involvement of people throughout the community.  She related that approximately three million (3,000,000) children a year are reported abused and neglected in this country, and approximately 80,000 children die each year under violent and tragic circumstances. She added that the effects of child abuse are felt by whole communities and needs to be addressed by the entire community.

Ms. Berg stated that prevention and parenting skill programs succeed because of partnerships created among social service agencies, schools, religious and civic organizations, law enforcement agencies and the business community.

Commr. Stivender stated that all citizens should become aware of the negative effects of child abuse and its prevention within their communities and become involved in supporting parents to raise their children in a safe, nurturing environment.

Ms. Berg accepted the Proclamation and thanked the Board for their support and commitment to the abused, abandoned, and neglected children of Lake County.  She stated that they were partnering with Ounce of Prevention Florida, in the Winds of Change Campaign, and that they would have pinwheels at the Lake County Fair at the end of the month.  She stated that one pinwheel represented 10 births in Lake County, and the message they were trying to get out was that it is our responsibility, as a community, to protect all children, not just those that have been abused and neglected, but all children.  She continued that 3,322 children were born in Lake County last year, and they wanted to get the message out, to protect all children.

PRESENTATION

ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRIBUTION FROM COOPER MEMORIAL

LIBRARYASSOCIATION FOR JOINT USE LIBRARY IN CLERMONT

Ms. Wendy Breeden, Library Services Director, spoke to the Board and introduced Ms. Bonnie Rae, President of the Cooper Memorial Library Association, and Ms. Ann Dupee, Secretary, to make the presentation of a gift for the new 53,000 square foot, state of the art library.  She informed the Board that funds did not actually go through the County, because a Certificate of Deposit (CD) reached maturity February 1, 2007, which was the deadline for Lake-Sumter Community College to deposit funds into their foundations, to be matched dollar for dollar by the State.  She introduced Ms. Denise English, the Director of Libraries for Lake-Sumter Community College, and Commr. Cadwell, to co-accept the contribution from the Cooper Memorial Library Association, in the amount of $108,230.77, to be used for a children’s garden and children’s room furnishings for the Joint Use Library in Clermont.

PRESENTATION

LAKE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

Ms. Pam Steinke, Lake County Health Department Administrator, addressed the Board and stated that the first week in April, 2007, was designated as National Public Health Week, a time to bring awareness to the public about health services.  She continued that, at the present time, the Lake County Health Department has nine locations throughout Lake County.  She stated that not only did they offer clinical services to residents, but they issued birth and death certificates, inspected tanning salons, investigated disease outbreaks, and responded to local and state emergencies. She presented a slide presentation and stated that Lake County had a very large maternity program, and that 74% of the adults seen were uninsured. She stated that they were only one of three Health Departments in the State that provide deliveries in the hospital, with three midwives and an obstetrician that performed the deliveries at Florida Hospital/Waterman.  She continued that the growth of unfunded prenatal care was a concern, since last year there were more births than deaths in Lake County, and that additional resources would be needed to sustain the increased maternity needs.

Ms. Steinke said that they had partnered with Florida Hospital Centra Care to offer free flu shots in the South Lake community, giving out over 1,600 shots to residents, many of whom would not have been vaccinated otherwise, and that they will continue to partner with the Lake County School System to increase the childhood immunization rate.  She added that the Prescription Assistance Program, which was funded by the County’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), last year assisted 414 residents.  She stated that they had helped clients get $200,000.00 worth of donated medications from the Prescription Assistance Programs.  She mentioned that the need for pediatric dental services for low income and Medicaid patients is growing in Lake County, and that the Health Department is only one of very few pediatric dental providers in the County that accepts Medicaid.  She added that in 2006, a state grant had been used to start the dental sealant program in the schools, and that they had visited four schools: Eustis Heights Elementary, Beverly Shores Elementary, Leesburg Elementary, and Rhymes Pre-K, and had provided preventive care services to 330 students that are in the free lunch programs.

Ms. Steinke informed the Board that there had been a decrease in the amount of septic systems installed in Lake County last year, but an increase in the amount of wells installed.  She added that the rabies rate had decreased last year, and that the public should be aware not to feed wild animals.  She told how they had assisted Animal Services by distributing various rabies baits throughout the area.  She stated that the WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Program contributes almost four million dollars ($4,000,000) to Lake County’s economy through WIC checks for nutrition assistance, and that there had been an increase in enrollment to 5,000 clients in 2006.  She reported that there were many challenges for 2007, and thanked the Board for their support in the construction and renovation of the Umatilla Clinic. She stated that Medicaid reform could affect delivery of services to low income Medicaid patients.  She finished by saying that they had already been busy in 2007 with the Groundhog Day Tornado response and recovery, and that, in January, had made all of their facilities, grounds, and parking lots smoke free.

PRESENTATION

RESULTS OF SURVEY BY MYREGION.ORG.

Mr. Phil Laurien, Executive Director, gave a presentation regarding the results of a survey they had been conducting on the How Shall We Grow Project.  He stated that they would address where they were going from here, and that things would wrap up in August.

Ms. Shelly Lauten, Project Director, then gave a slide presentation, stating that the purpose of the project was to share a fifty year vision with the seven counties and eighty six cities that make up Central Florida.  She informed everyone that the Board had participated in this project, along with various partners such as the Lake Sumter MPO, and the Central Florida Regional Planning Council.  She stated that the project began in March of 2006 and would end in August of 2007.  She added that they had done 150 community projects all over the region, involving over 10,000 people, and were continuing their efforts to involve people and receiving input as to where and how they want Central Florida to grow.  She stated that the top 6 issues people were concerned about were: preserving open space, recreational areas, farmland, water resources and regionally significant natural areas; providing access to education, healthcare, and culture; providing a variety of transportation choices; encouraging a strong and vital economy; fostering distinct attractive places for residents to live in; and providing a range of affordable housing options.

Mr. Laurien then discussed the amount of development in the area.  He added that citizens were allowed to give their opinions online and that they had over 7,300 valid ballots returned, with results requesting the smallest urban footprint, the most green space, the best air quality, the lowest water demand, the most transportation choices, the shortest commute to work, and the most robust economy.  He reported that people overwhelmingly voted not to continue with the current trend.  Mr. Laurien said that a majority of people favored having Centers, with surrounding mixed use zoning, so you could live close to where you work.  He continued that the Corridor scenario actually came in first, with the smallest amount of developed land, the smallest urban footprint by far (2,000 square miles less than the trend), the smallest amount of water demand, with the most transportation choices, and the most robust economy (90 billion dollars more than the second choice and almost 500,000 more jobs than the trend).

 Mr. Laurien stated that he was not sure that people understood that, if a rail corridor system were brought in, the density would have to greatly increase, in order to justify the cost.  He said that each of these scenarios needed to be further discussed, and that they were going to get input from the appointed officials and their managers, and the elected officials and managers of the eighty six cities, to help with the next step.  He stated that a map would be available by May 1, 2007, with an overlay of the green-areas that the people want, which would then go to Mr. T. J. Fish, Executive Director of the Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization (LSMPO), and the MPO alliance, for a prospective transportation network to connect these areas, which will produce a rendering of what the vision will be for the year 2050.

Ms. Lauten commented that everywhere they had been large cities or small towns, the majority of people were asking to keep as much green space as possible, center the population, keep down sprawl, and create transportation options.  She opined that what was most important was to have shared consistent policies across the region, in land use, transportation, economic development, and all the other principles that pertain to this picture for the future.  She noted that there were several groups that had been meeting on a regular basis: The Mayor’s Council, where all eighty six of the Mayors had been invited to participate; The Central Florida Regional Planning Council, which represented all seven counties; and all the School Boards, which had formed The Joint Policy Committee.  She stated that this committee has been drafting some common shared policies that could move the region from 2005 toward a better shared future.

Ms. Lauten continued by stating that, at the last meeting of the Joint Policy Committee, they had decided that they could work together with the land use managers in all seven counties, the Parks and Recreation groups from all the counties, and the County Managers, to decide how to weave the efforts of each county together to create a comprehensive green print, and share the decisions that are made with the community at a community event in August.  Ms. Lauten requested that the Board host a meeting with all the elected officials in the County, so that there would be clarity on which policies make sense for Lake County.  She also asked that the Board attend the Community Summit on August 10, 2007, and that, as they move forward, to continue to evaluate and integrate the themes of division, the principles, and the policies, into all of their work.

Ms. Cindy Hall, County Manager, and Mr. T. J. Fish, Executive Director of the Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization (LSMPO), were directed by the Board to get together and plan to host a public meeting with all of the elected officials in the County, including the Chamber Alliance of Lake County and the Lake County League of Cities regarding the policies, and then attend the Community Summit scheduled to be held on August10th.

COUNTY MANAGER’S DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS

PUBLIC WORKS

MAINTENANCE MAP FOR CR44-A AND ESTES ROAD

On a motion by Commr. Stewart, seconded by Commr. Stivender and carried unanimously, by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved a request from Public Works for acceptance of a Maintenance Map, for portions of CR44A No. 6286 and Estes Road No. 5876 - Commission District 4.

OTHER BUSINESS

            REAPPOINTMENTS TO COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE COMMITTEE

On a motion by Commr. Renick, seconded by Commr. Stewart and carried unanimously, by a 5-0 vote, the Board reappointed of Dr. Shelley C. Glover, and Ms. Linda Nagle to the Comprehensive Health Care Committee.  Dr. Glover will continue to serve as the Lake-Sumter Medical Society’s “Member” representative and Ms. Nagle will continue to serve as its “Alternate Member” representative for one-year terms, beginning May 1, 2007.

            REPORTS - COUNTY ATTORNEY

LIMITED GENERALOBLIGATION BOND AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT

BONDS

            Mr. Tom Giblin, of Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson, P.A., (Bond counsel to the County), made a presentation to the Board regarding the approval of a Bond Resolution and Exhibits for the Lake County Limited General Obligation Bonds, Lake County Capital Improvement Bonds, and a Supplemental Resolution and Exhibits for the Lake County Capital Improvement Bonds.  He distributed some revised documents to the Board, at which time he discussed the  General Obligation Bonds issue, stating that there was a Limited General Obligation Bond Resolution that had parameters, and that they delegate to the Chairman the ability to sign a purchase contract with the underwriters, if certain financial parameters had been met.  He reviewed the parameters of the Bond issue, which was authorized in the Bond Referendum to be issued in the amount of $36 million.  He continued that the second item, was that the underwriter discount cannot exceed six tenths of one percent (6/10 of 1%), and the third item was that the interest rate on the Bonds on an overall basis cannot be greater than 4.75 (4 ¾%), with the final maturity of the Bonds being no later than 20 years from the date of issuance.  He continued that the first redemption date, or the first date that they could call those Bonds, would be in ten years, or June 1, 2017.  He informed everyone that several of the requirements, including a good faith deposit, must be given by the underwriters to the County.  Continuing, he said that attached to the Resolution, were 3 Exhibits: Number 1 was the Bond Purchase Agreement, which lays out all of the conditions under which the underwriters have agreed to purchase the Bonds from the County; Number 2 was the Preliminary Official Statement, or Disclosure Document, in order to understand what the Bond Issue is all about, which in this case, was 1/3 of a mil, that the voters approved and passed; and Number 3 was the Continuing Disclosure Certificate, which was required by the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) as a securities matter in terms of updating certain information, so that future Bond holders can get an understanding of what Lake County is all about, and what the Bond Issue is all about.

            On a motion made by Commr. Stivender, seconded by Commr. Hill and carried unanimously, by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the General Obligation Bond Resolution.

Mr. Giblin then discussed the Second Bond Issue, which is called the Sales Tax Capital Improvement Revenue Bond Resolution, which had been split into two pieces so that they could do another sales tax bond issue later down the road, if they had more sales tax come in.  He stated that the next Resolution up for approval was the Master Bond Resolution, which should include the changes that were circulated yesterday, regarding the requirements that the insurance company had in terms of providing an insurance policy for the bond issue.

            On a motion by Commr. Stivender, seconded by Commr. Hill and carried unanimously, by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the Master Bond Resolution with changes.

Mr. Giblin added that the final Resolution was a companion or Supplemental Resolution to the bond issue that was just adopted.  He referred to Page 4, Section 5, and he would walk them through the terms.  He said that it was a delegated award to the Chairman, and the parameters are as follows: Not to exceed $100 million ($100,000,000); which he opined would be somewhere around eighty five to ninety million dollars, ($85,000,000 to 90,000,000), with the underwriting discount not to exceed 6/10 of 1%, and that the true interest cost of these bonds could not be greater than 5%.  He stated that the reason it was greater than the others was that it would be for a longer period of time.  He added that the other one was a 20 year issue, and this one was for 30 years, with the final maturity date to be no later than June 1, 2037. He informed the Board that there was an optional redemption provision which states that the bonds can be redeemed after ten years, or June 1, 2017.  He stated that they had attached some of the same exhibits as seen in the previous one, but key to this bond issue was the Purchase Contract, the Disclosure Document, and the Guaranty Agreement with the Bond Assurance Company.  He continued that normally, a Revenue Bond issue requires a debt service reserve account to be set up.  He added that they had gotten a Surety Bond from the insurance company, which was like an extra insurance policy that would allow the County to have a greater debt capacity, in terms of being able to issue debt.  He stated that this final Resolution contained the Continuing Disclosure Certificate, which was a requirement of the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC).

            On a motion by Commr. Stivender, seconded by Commr. Hill and carried unanimously, by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the Supplemental Resolution and Exhibits for the Lake County Capital Improvements Bonds.

REPORTS – COMMISSIONER HILL – DISTRICT 1

LEESBURG YELLOW JACKETS

On a motion by Commr. Hill, seconded by Commr. Stivender and carried unanimously, by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the request to approve and execute Resolution No. 2007-54, recognizing the Leesburg Yellow Jackets Girls Basketball Team for going to the State Semi-Final Tournament.  It was noted that a presentation of the Resolution will be sometime in May of this year.

            RECORDS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

            On a motion by Commr. Hill, seconded by Commr. Stivender, and carried unanimously, by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the Request to approve and execute Resolution No. 2007-55, proclaiming April 2007, Records and Information Management Month in Lake County.

            LAW ENFORCEMENT DAY

Commr. Hill made an announcement that Law Enforcement Day will be May 18, 2007, and to mark their calendars.

REPORTS - COMMISSIONER CADWELL – DISTRICT 5

            NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROCLAMATION

On a motion by Commr. Stivender, seconded by Commr. Stewart and carried unanimously, by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved Proclamation No. 2007-56, proclaiming April 8 thru 14, 2007 as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week in Lake County.

REPORTS – COMMISSIONER STEWART – DISTRICT 4

WATER SUPPLY ISSUE

            Commr. Stewart stated that she had attended several meetings over the past several months concerning the water supply issue, including a water conservation summit that was held on Monday, April 2, 2007, at the University of Central Florida, which was sponsored by former Congressman Lou Frey.  She told the Board that former Senator Bob Graham, was there, along with Senator Lee Constantine and two national experts that live in Florida, who are concerned about our water situation.  She stated that conservation was also important and that the Board was going to be holding a workshop to discuss various water issues in the near future.

REPORTS – COUNTY MANAGER

BOARD WORKSHOP

            Ms. Cindy Hall, County Manager, stated that there would be no Board Meeting on Tuesday, April 10, 2007, but they would be having a workshop.

CITIZEN QUESTION AND COMMENT PERIOD

Ms. Deborah Foster, a resident of Leesburg, addressed the Board and asked if anything was being done regarding the boom box issue involving her neighborhood, because she believed it was getting worse.

Commr. Cadwell stated that the County Attorney had met with Code Enforcement and that staff was working on an Ordinance to address it.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m.

 

 

 

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                                                                        WELTON G. CADWELL, CHAIRMAN

 

ATTEST:

 

 

 

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JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK