A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

August 18, 2015

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at 9:00 a.m., in the Board of County Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Lake County Administration Building, Tavares, Florida.  Commissioners present at the meeting were:  Jimmy Conner, Chairman; Sean Parks, Vice Chairman; Timothy I. Sullivan; Leslie Campione; and Welton G. Cadwell.  Others present were:  David Heath, County Manager; Sanford A. “Sandy” Minkoff, County Attorney; Wendy Taylor, Executive Office Manager; Neil Kelly, Clerk of Court; Barbara F. Lehman, Chief Deputy Clerk, County Finance; and Victoria Bartley, Deputy Clerk.

INVOCATION and pledge

Mr. Jim Briggs, from the Baha’i Group of Lake County, gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

MINUTE APPROVAL

On a motion by Commr. Parks, seconded by Commr. Sullivan, and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the Minutes of the BCC Meeting of July 21, 2015 (Regular Meeting).

CLERK OF COURTS’ CONSENT AGENDA

On a motion by Commr. Sullivan, seconded by Commr. Parks, and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the Clerk of Courts’ Consent Agenda, Items 1 through 7, as follows:

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.

Southwest Water Management District Proposed Budget

Request to acknowledge receipt of list proposed tentative budget from the Southwest Water Management District for Fiscal Year 2015-2016, pursuant to Section 373.536(5)(d), Florida Statutes.

St. Johns River Water Management District Proposed Budget

Request to acknowledge receipt of list proposed tentative budget from the St. Johns River Water Management District for Fiscal Year 2015-2016, pursuant to Section 373.536(5)(d), Florida Statutes.

City of Tavares’ CAFR

Request to acknowledge receipt of the City of Tavares’ Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ending September 30, 2014.

Lands Available List

Request to acknowledge receipt of list property placed on the Lands Available List. Lake County has until October 19, 2015 to purchase property from Lands Available List before it is available to the public.

CRA Annual Report

Request to acknowledge receipt of list copy of the Downtown Clermont Redevelopment Agency’s CRA Annual Report, which summarizes the agency’s financial information for the fiscal year 2013-2014, along with cover letter dated July 15, 2015.

Inspector General Report

Request to acknowledge receipt of Inspector General Report BCC-134 Audit of Road Operations.

COUNTY MANAGER’S CONSENT AGENDA

On a motion by Commr. Cadwell, seconded by Commr. Campione and carried unanimously by a vote of 5-0, the Board approved the County Manager’s Consent Agenda, Tabs 3 through 22 as follows:

Proclamations

Request approval of Proclamation 2015-83 proclaiming September 17-23, 2015 as Constitution Week.

Request approval of Proclamation 2015-82 honoring the 132nd anniversary of St. John Missionary Baptist Church on August 23, 2015.

Community Services

Request for approval of the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) Medicaid Waiver Services Agreement to provide transportation to the developmentally disabled. The fiscal impact is approximately $221,308.35, of which approximately $94,458.48 will be reimbursed by APD.

County Attorney

Request for approval of Lease Agreement between Lake County and William K. Baker, Jr., as Trustee of the William F. Baker, Jr. Trust dated May 23, 1998, as to an Undivided One-Half Interest, and Janie Mae Baker, Trustee of the Janie Mae Baker Trust dated May 23, 1998, as to an Undivided One-Half Interest, for lease space located in the Century Plaza at 17521 US Highway 441, Suite 6, in Mt. Dora.  The estimated fiscal impact is $18,720 per year.

Request for approval and acceptance of a donation of a Conservation Easement from John D. and Sherry McLeod.  There is no fiscal impact. Commission District 3.

Economic Growth

Request for approval of the renewal of the contract with the City of Leesburg and Lake-Sumter State College regarding the Business Opportunity Center.  The fiscal impact is $100,000 (expense) to be paid in quarterly installments.

Human Resources

Request for approval to renew contract 14-0001 to Symetra Life Insurance Company for Medical Excess Loss insurance, effective October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. The FY2016 impact is $531,796 (Expenditure).

Public Resources

Request for approval to award contract 15-0017 to GAI Consultants Inc./ Community Solutions Group (GAI, Orlando) for the South Lake Park Master Plan to include Phase I (Master Plan development), Phase 2 (completion of design and construction bid documents) and Phase 3 (construction administration support).   The fiscal impact for Phase 1 services is $303,760 (Expenditure).

Request for approval to terminate contract 15-0402 with Infinity Landscape Management (Clermont, FL) for mowing services at South Lake Regional Park, award replacement contract 15-0441 to Ranjan's Tropical Lawn & Landscape (Leesburg, FL), and authorize Procurement Services to complete all implementing documentation.  The annual fiscal impact is estimated at $18,900 (Expenditure).

Request for approval to award contract 15-0433, Replacement of Bermuda Sod at Various County Parks to ABM Landscape & Turf Services (Lady Lake, FL), and authorize Procurement Services to execute all supporting documentation.  The estimated annual fiscal impact is $60,000 (Expenditure).

Request for approval for staff to submit a “Safe Places to Play” online Letter of Interest (LOI) to the U.S. Soccer Foundation for Soccer Field Sports Lighting at East Lake Community Park and if the Letter of Interest is accepted, approval for staff to complete and submit the official Grant Application with a value of $50,000. Request authorization for the County Manager to sign any future grant required documents if the award is granted.  There is no fiscal impact.  Commission District 4.

Public Works

Request for approval of Amendment #1 amending the Arthropod Control FY14/15 Certified Budget; Approve Unanticipated Revenue Resolution 2015-84 (URR) (BUA 2015-11.2) for $4,394 to recognize revenue from vehicle and surplus equipment sales, and Approve BUA 2015-11.3 transferring $1,483 from Travel & Per Diem, $74 from Publications and Dues, and $895 from Training to Operating Supplies to purchase chemicals for adulticiding.  The fiscal impact is $4,394 (Revenue/Expenditure).

Request for approval of the Arthropod Control FY2016 Certified Budget. The fiscal impact is $31,540 (Grant Funded - Revenue/Expenditure).

Request for approval of the attached seventh amendment further extending and funding contract 07-0113 with CB&I Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc. (formerly Shaw Environmental, Inc.) for completion of current contracted support functions associated with the Astatula fuel remediation project.   The fiscal impact is $150,521.30 (FY2016 Expenditure).  The work is performed within Commission District 3.

Request for approval of an agreement with the City of Fruitland Park for improvements on CR 466A in the City; the improvements consist of widening CR 466A to 4 lanes from US 27 west to Sunny Ct, the installation of City Utilities along the corridor, and traffic signal installation and maintenance.   The fiscal impact is $328,660.20 (Revenue/Expenditure - City of Fruitland Park).  Commission District 5.

Request for approval to accept the attached list of public right of way deeds that have been secured in conjunction with roadway and / or stormwater projects.   There is no fiscal impact.  Commission Districts 2, 3, 4, 5.

Request for approval to advertise for bids for the CR 19A Intersection with Dillard Road (C-4858) project at an estimated cost of $190,843.00 (Expenditures - Road Impact Fees Benefit District 2).   Tracking No. INT10032, Commission District 3.

Request for approval and signature of Resolution 2015-85 and execution of LAP Agreement with FDOT for the construction of a sidewalk on Abrams Rd in Eustis (from Joleen Dr to Brookline Ave); and request approval to advertise for bids. (FM# 432954-58-01). The fiscal impact is $151,645 (Expenditure - 100% Grant Funded).  Commission District 4.

Request for authorization to execute Resolution 2015-86 accepting Granville Avenue (County Road No. 1360) into the County Road Maintenance System.  Granville Avenue is located in unincorporated Lake County, East of Clermont within Section 26, Township 22S, Range 26E.   There is no fiscal impact.  Commission District 2.

Request for approval of an agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation and Florida Central Railroad Company, Inc. for reconstruction of the existing railroad signals on CR 448A in Lake Jem, AND, approve Resolution 2015-87 authorizing execution of the agreement and responsibility for maintenance.  The fiscal impact is $1,701.00 annually (No increase from current agreement).  Commission District 3.

public hearings

Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity

Mr. Minkoff read the request for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the Village Center Community Development District and noted that the certificate would not authorize transportation, only Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance service.

The Chairman opened the public hearing.

There being no one who wished to address the Board regarding this matter, the Chairman closed the public hearing.

On a motion by Commr. Cadwell, seconded by Commr. Sullivan, and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the Village Center Community Development District through September 30, 2017. There is no fiscal impact.

Ordinance Effective Date Correction

Mr. Minkoff read the proposed Ordinance No. 2015-28.

Commr. Parks clarified that this was a correction, not a new tax.

The Chairman opened the public hearing.

There being no one who wished to address the Board regarding this matter, the Chairman closed the public hearing.

On a motion by Commr. Sullivan, seconded by Commr. Parks, and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the adoption of Ordinance No. 2015-28 correcting the effective date of the local option fuel tax set forth in Ordinance 2015-1, pertaining to the re-imposition of the three-cent, four-cent, five-cent, and six-cent local option fuel tax; corrects the expiration dates of the three-cent, four-cent, five-cent, and six-cent local option fuel tax set forth in Ordinance 1985-15 and Ordinance 1986-4; and amends Section 13-27 and Section 13-28, Lake County Code, to make them consistent with the corrections.

PUBLIC HEARING: REZONINGS

REZONING CONSENT AGENDA

Mr. Chris Schmidt, Manager of Planning and Community Design, Economic Growth Department, submitted the advertisements for that day’s rezoning public hearings on the overhead monitor.  He noted that Consent Agenda Items 1 through 4 had all been approved unanimously by the Planning and Zoning Board, and the staff recommendation is for the Board to approve those items.

The Chairman opened the public hearing regarding the Rezoning Consent Agenda.

There being no one who wished to address the Board regarding those rezoning cases, the Chairman closed the public hearing.

On a motion by Commr. Sullivan, seconded by Commr. Parks, and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the Rezoning Consent Agenda Items 1 through 3 as follows:

Tab 1.  Ordinance No. 2015-29

Rezoning Case # RZ-15-15-3

Vietnamese-American Buddhist Association Land Use Amendment

Amend Community Facility District (CFD) 2014-53 for additional uses and structures for meditation retreat center for religious worship, education, office and related uses.

 

Tab 2.  Ordinance No. 2015-30

Rezoning Case # FLU-2015-01-3

Judith S. Farley Family Trust Land Use Amendment

Proposed small-scale amendment seeks to change the Industrial Future Land Use to Rural Future Land Use on a portion of the parcel described as Alternate Key #2870672, which consists of 39.58 +/- acres, (portion to be amended is 3.89 +/- acres).

 

Tab 3.  Ordinance No. 2015-31

Rezoning Case #RZ-15-15-3

Judith S. Farley Family Trust

Rezone 3.89 +/- acres from Heavy Industrial (HM) to Agricultural (A) to remove the single-family residential unit from the industrial site and amend the legal description of the HM zoned property.

 

Ordinance No. 2015-32

Rezoning Case #RZ-15-15-3

Judith S. Farley Family Trust

Rezone 35.69 +/- acres from Heavy Industrial (HM) to Heavy Industrial (HM) to remove the single-family residential unit from the industrial site and amend the legal description of the HM zoned property.

 

Public Hearing: Four Corners After School Busing Presentation

Ms. Dottie Keedy, Director of Community Services, presented the Board with an update on providing a trial after school busing service for Four Corners students attending East Ridge High School.  She explained that the BCC had held two community meetings with residents and business owners in the Four Corners area of South Lake County on April 6 and June 2 during the past year where residents had expressed concern about a lack of transportation that prevented high school students from participating in after school activities such as sports, clubs, and tutoring. She displayed a map of the Four Corners area on the monitor with the location of East Ridge High School.  She relayed that the Lake County School Board (LCSB) has a policy to provide after school busing at schools that choose to fund the service, but East Ridge High does not currently provide that service.  She related that the East Ridge Principal had recommended that one bus would handle demand for Four Corners students’ participation in after school activities and if approved, the number of stops and final cost would be determined after further discussion with school officials.  She reported that the cost will depend on the number of stops along the route and the ridership, for example having a single stop at one location in Four Corners versus multiple stops along the way at various residential communities.  She remarked that the estimated cost for the LCSB to utilize one bus with one stop on Monday through Friday would be $29,000 annually and would be $39,000 annually for one bus with multiple stops on Monday through Friday.  She mentioned that the staff analysis concluded that an agreement between the BCC and LCSB would be required and that the FY15 costs can be absorbed within the Non-departmental budget, with the FY16 costs to be included in the proposed budget.  She noted that ridership will be evaluated by County staff in December.  She announced that the next steps in the process were to meet with the LCSB Transportation officials and the principal of East Ridge High School, finalize the bus schedules and cost of service, and to prepare the appropriate agreement between the BCC and LCSB to fund the service.  She concluded by requesting approval to begin finalizing details on providing an after school bus service on a trial basis not to exceed the cost of $39,000 and for the authorization for the County Manager to sign an agreement on behalf of BCC.

The Chairman opened the public hearing.

There being no one who wished to address the Board regarding this matter, the Chairman closed the public hearing.

Commr. Cadwell clarified that the principal was amenable to this course of action and thought it would be a worthwhile endeavor.

Commr. Conner noted that this item had been pulled from the last meeting, and the cost has since been reduced.

Commr. Parks clarified that the number could potentially be even lower, as this listed the maximum cost for the multiple stop bus route.  He asked that the per mile cost be included when staff reports back in December.  He asserted that this bus could connect the Four Corners area back with the greater area of Lake County.

Commr. Campione commented that middle school was a critical time for kids, and most students who played sports in high school start in middle school.  She inquired if there was a possibility of using one bus for both middle and high school kids participating in after school activities.

Commr. Conner explained that the middle school releases students an hour later than high school, so there was an obstacle with the timing.

Commr. Campione agreed, but remarked that perhaps something could be worked out with the coaches, considering what an impact this would have on the kids.

Commr. Sullivan advised that this is specifically on a trial basis, and they will determine the true needs of the system as they progress.  He declared that the program needed to start as soon as possible, as school would begin on the following Monday.

Commr. Conner relayed that they would be reviewing the program in December, so perhaps it could be expanded in the second semester.

Commr. Campione pointed out that waiting until December would mean missing an entire sports schedule for the students.  She reported that she had been concerned that they would be asked to implement this program in other locations as well, but had been assured that the Four Corners area is unique in this matter, aside from the Cassia-Paisley-Pine Lakes area which they may want to look into in the future.

Commr. Cadwell agreed that they should at least have the conversation about middle school bussing.

Mr. Heath related that the reason they had proposed the $39,000 cost was to have this implemented by the time school starts. He asserted that they will continue to work with the principle and other authorities to see if something can be worked out in regards to middle school busing with the remaining money from this project, after the number of bus stops has been determined.

 Commr. Parks mentioned that student outcomes and performance affects the County as a whole, not just the school district, so they are trying to do their part to help.

Commr. Conner commented that this program had his support because it would help kids, will be reviewed in December, and had a reduced cost.  He remarked that this project was put into motion because a community need for it had been established.  He asserted that while busing for the middle school may not be practical, it is a good idea and they should look into it.

On a motion by Commr. Sullivan, seconded by Commr. Parks, and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board gave approval for staff to move forward with finalizing details of providing after school bus service on a trial basis with a not to exceed cost of $39,000 and authorized the County Manager to sign an agreement on behalf of BCC.

Nuisance Grass Amendment

Mr. Brian Sheahan, Director of Community Safety and Compliance, gave a presentation on a proposed ordinance that would amend Nuisance Abatement regulations addressing the maintenance of uncultivated vegetation on properties larger than one acre.  He explained that in May 2015, the BCC directed staff to review the current code and bring back recommendations to address the regulation of nuisance weeds and grass on properties over one acre to further reduce the adverse impacts on adjoining properties. He displayed on the monitor a graph of the current standards for Lake and the surrounding counties for the categories of weeds/grass maintenance requirements, lot size limit, and maximum grass height.  He reported that this proposed ordinance increases the lot size for compliance from a threshold of 1 acre to 5 acres for properties within Commercial, PUD, and Light Industrial Zoning Districts.  He relayed that the property in the PUD, C-1, C-2, C-3, CP and LM zoning districts would be subject to the new requirement, but the requirements for residentially zoned property would remain the same. He displayed a graph on the monitor comparing how properties would be affected if lot size was increased from 1 acre to 5 acres compared to if it was increased from 1 acre to 2 acres in the C-1, C-2, CP, LM, and PUD Zonings. She remarked that the staff analysis concluded that the change would primarily affect properties along major roadways such as SR40, SR46, US HWY 441, and US27 and that the change would include commercial areas within PUDs, as well as large common areas.  He noted that many PUD parcels are already subject to HOA covenants that require grass maintenance. He concluded that the current staffing is expected to be adequate for any additional complaints generated from new ordinance requirements and requested approval to advertise the ordinance for public hearing.

Commr. Cadwell clarified that the non-PUD properties would be zoned commercial or light manufacturing, not Agricultural or Residential. 

Commr. Conner suggested they increase to 2 acres rather than 5, as it will create fewer problems with 2 acres.  He opined that this was consistent with their efforts to adhere to the Keep America Beautiful program.

Mr. Sheahan clarified that Agricultural is specifically exempted as an allowable use, and if the PUD did allow Agricultural, this ordinance would supersede that.

Commr. Campione inquired if they had asked other counties how they handle a lack of a limit and if they had any feedback on whether that system worked.

Mr. Ron Collodi, Code Enforcement, explained that those counties did not have as many rural areas as Lake County and was primarily complaint driven.

Commr. Campione commented that she was in favor of the 2-acre option and seeing how that will function.  She inquired if there had been any progress with other problem areas, such as the Mt. Plymouth golf course.

Mr. Sheahan replied that the Regional Planning Council was looking into these concerns, but that the issue with Mt. Plymouth specifically was that it is no longer a golf course, since a portion of it had been re-platted.

Commr. Campione relayed that it was not considered a golf course because the old fairways are zoned Residential but are surrounded by 1 acre lots, so they needed a provision that would ensure that the appropriate parties obeyed the maintenance requirement.

Mr. Sheahan reported that they would bring the Board something to address that specific concern soon.

On a motion by Commr. Sullivan, seconded by Commr. Parks, and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board gave approval to advertise the ordinance to revise Article III Nuisance Abatement of the County Code related to maintenance of nuisance vegetation to include properties greater than an acre and up to 5 acres in certain zoning districts. 

ATV Amendment

Mr. Sheahan reported that the County had received complaints about the use of ATVs on vacant and undeveloped property and that these complaints are mainly in regard to trespassing, property damage, and noise.  He specified that trespassing has been especially difficult to enforce and that the main limiting factor in enforcing trespass is reaching an absentee property owner.  He commented that currently if an ATV operator is stopped by law enforcement, there is no timely method to verify whether permission has been granted during a suspected trespass situation such as phone number to contact an absentee property owner.  He relayed that according to the Lake County Sherriff’s Office, a requirement to have written permission in the operator’s possession along with trespass postings would be helpful in addressing this issue.  He explained that written permission of the property owner is not required by any of the surrounding counties, but is required by other jurisdictions in Florida such as Miami-Dade County and the City of North Port.  He detailed that the proposed ordinance would require ATV operators to have written permission from the property owner with a contact number and address, require that ATVs have a muffler to address noise complaints, establish a $200 fine per incident, and be enforceable by the Sheriff.  He requested approval to advertise the ordinance for public hearing.

Commr. Campione clarified that the permission paper was required, even if that permission is not posted.

Mr. Sheahan relayed that this legislation was mostly being implemented in counties that had national forests and ones that are beginning to urbanize.

Commr. Campione clarified that a muffler is also required, even if the vehicle is being operated on the owner’s property.

On a motion by Commr. Campione, seconded by Commr. Sullivan, and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board gave approval to advertise an ordinance amending Lake County Code Chapter 15, Section 15-13, entitled “All-Terrain Vehicle Operation on Unpaved Roadways” to include a requirement for operators of All Terrain Vehicles to obtain permission of property owner and renaming Section 15-13 to “Operation of All Terrain-Vehicles.” 

Continuance Amendment

Mr. Schmidt presented a request to the Board for authorization to advertise a public hearing regarding the Continuance language contained in Land Development Regulation Section 14.00.06 (L). He mentioned that the public hearing may be continued two ways.  He explained that an applicant can request up to one continuance to a public hearing of up to 5 days before the meetings of the Board of Examiners on the first Thursday, the Board of Adjustments on the second Thursday, the Planning and Zoning Board on the first Wednesday, and the Board of County Commissioners on the first and third Tuesday.  He reported that the second option is that the BCC may continue a public hearing in order to acquire additional information, public testimony, or time in order to render a determination.  He related that Lake County had no continuance language within the Land Development Regulations until 2009 when it adopted the Land Development Regulation entitling an applicant to a continuance if requested at least 10 days prior to a public hearing.  He specified that in 2013, Lake County amended the continuance Land Development Regulation to reduce the 10 day requirement to 5 days, and in April 2015 an applicant requested a continuance for a Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment, where that applicant met the current 5 day LDR requirement for requesting a continuance.  He relayed that at the BCC hearing, several concerned citizens stated that 5 days was insufficient time to be notified of continuance, and the BCC requested that staff review and if necessary amend the 5- day continuance language.  He displayed on the monitor the language the amended ordinance would use.  He disclosed that staff had reviewed the proposed ordinance and concluded that 10 days would be an adequate amount of notice for an applicant and a community while still meeting the public hearing process requirements.  He noted that due to advertisement requirements, an increase beyond 10 days would create issues and delay the application process.  He requested approval to advertise to amend LDR section 14.00.06(L)(1) to allow an applicant to request a continuance to be made ten (10) days in advance of a scheduled public hearing.

Commr. Conner reported that this would give people more time to negotiate their differences, as people did not feel that the 5-day rule gave adequate notice.

Commr. Parks opined that 10 days is adequate, but 14 days would be ideal since most professional schedules are made 2 weeks in advance.

Commr. Campione clarified that the Board still had the ability to grant a continuance based upon circumstances.  She commented that 10 days was a fair and reasonable amount of time, but 14 days may be too much.

Mr. Minkoff pointed out that there was not always 14 days between meetings.

Commr. Sullivan remarked that this was a fair compromise that still allows them to process issues as effectively and efficiently as possible.

On a motion by Commr. Sullivan, seconded by Commr. Campione, and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved  the advertisement to amend LDR section 14.00.06(L) to allow an applicant to request a continuance to be made ten (10) days in advance of a scheduled public hearing.

Elder Affairs coordinating Council Appointments

On a motion by Commr. Parks, seconded by Commr. Sullivan, and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the appointment of Mr. Fred Griffin, Jr. as the District 3 representative to the Elder Affairs Coordinating Council to complete an unexpired term ending January 31, 2016 and to serve a consecutive two-year term ending January 31, 2018.

Children's Services Council appointments

On a motion by Commr. Cadwell, seconded by Commr. Sullivan, and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the appointment to the Children's Services Council of Ms. Patricia Cecil as the District 1 representative to serve a two-year term ending May 14, 2017 and Ms. Lainie Camen as the Program Administrator of the Department of Children and Families to complete an unexpired term ending May 14, 2016.

reports – commissioner parks – vice-chairman and district 2

South Lake Water Initiative meeting

Commr. Parks reported that there had been a meeting of the South Lake Water Initiative the previous day where they discussed what their next steps should be and thanked the staff that had attended the meeting.

fuller property tour

Commr. Parks commented that he had recently taken a tour of the Fuller property and that they should investigate if there is a possible role for the commission to facilitate its acquisition by the state.

Capital Facilities Advisory Committee meeting

Commr. Parks relayed that the Capital Facilities Advisory Committee had met the previous day and recommended that the study be accepted and that the School Impact Fee be set at 83 percent.

new beginnings softball game

Commr. Parks specified that there was to be a softball game to be played that Friday at the National Training Center that will benefit New Beginnings of Lake County. He informed the Board that the local fire and police departments would be there.

reports – commissioner cadwell – district 5

TDC joint meeting

Commr. Cadwell related that the Tourism Development Council and the Parks, Recreation, and Trails Advisory Board had met for a joint workshop the previous week.

hoops life celebration

Commr. Cadwell noted that there would be a Life Cares Celebration at the HOOPS facility that Saturday.

how to do florida tv segment

Commr. Cadwell mentioned that there would be a How To Do Florida segment on TV that Saturday featuring Lake County.

REPORTS – COMMISSIONER conner – CHAIRMAN AND DISTRICT 3

canvassing board appointments

On a motion by Commr. Sullivan, seconded by Commr. Parks, and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the appointment of Ms. Jennifer Hill as Canvassing Board member and Ms. Sanna Henderson as the alternate Canvassing Board member.

bond refinancing

Commr. Conner reported that they had completed their bond refinancing.

Mr. Heath relayed that they have completed the refinancing process for their debts that they had discussed in a May work session. He summarized that the negative outlook of their debt rating had been moved to stable and will achieve a total savings of over $6 million over ten years.

service for jack fillman

Commr. Conner thanked the commissioners, staff, and other multiple Lake County agencies who had attended the service for Assistant Fire Chief Jack Fillman.

sales tax tour

Commr. Conner thanked Commr. Sullivan for participating in the talking tour for the Sales Tax.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 a.m.

 

 

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jimmy conner, chairman

ATTEST:

 

 

 

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NEIL KELLY, CLERK