A regular MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
November 15, 2022
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 9:00 a.m., in the County Commission Chambers, Lake County Administration Building, Tavares, Florida. Commissioners present at the meeting were: Sean Parks, Chairman; Kirby Smith, Vice Chairman; Douglas B. Shields; Leslie Campione; and Josh Blake. Others present were: Jennifer Barker, County Manager; Melanie Marsh, County Attorney; Niki Booth, Executive Office Manager, County Manager’s Office; Gary J. Cooney, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller; Kristy Mullane, Chief Financial Officer; and Stephanie Cash, Deputy Clerk.
INVOCATION and pledge
Commr. Parks welcomed everyone to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) meeting. He said that the Invocation would be given by Pastor Brooks Braswell, with the First Baptist Church of Umatilla, and that the Pledge of Allegiance would be led by Mr. Zachary Totton. He explained that Mr. Totton joined the County in 2022 as an installation and maintenance technician for the Office of Public Safety Support, and that he had served in the United States (U.S.) Coast Guard as an Electronics Technician from April 2013 to July 2020. He elaborated that Mr. Totton’s tours included serving aboard the Coast Guard cutter Morgenthau in Honolulu, Hawaii and with the electronics support detachment in Key West, Florida, noting that while aboard the cutter Morgenthau, he participated in the interdiction of a high seas drift net fishing vessel in the western Pacific and in search and rescue operations in the Bering Sea. He related that while stationed in the City of Key West, Mr. Totten supported drug and migrant interdiction operations and received the humanitarian service medal for hurricane operations in response to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria; additionally, Mr. Totten continued to serve in the Coast Guard Reserve Forces. He thanked Mr. Totton for his service and expressed his appreciation for his work with the County.
Pastor Braswell gave the Invocation and Mr. Totten led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Historical fact
Commr. Parks mentioned that this historical fact was provided by the Lake County Historical Society, and that it was in honor of the recent reopening of the Palisades Golf Course Clubhouse in south Lake County. He related that the Great Depression began in 1927 or 1928 for the State of Florida, and that there were no major real estate deals in Lake County from 1927 to 1929 except for the Palisades Golf Course development. He commented that the 190 acre development established on the north shore of Lake Minneola was still there, and that Jalarmy Road was built as an entry road and a road to connect citrus groves to Old Highway 50, which was the only east and west road at that time.
virtual meeting instructions
Mr. Aaron Chaddick, with the Information Technology (IT) Department, explained that the current meeting was being livestreamed on the County website and was also being made available through Zoom Webinar for members of the public who wished to provide comments during the Citizen Question and Comment Period later in the agenda. He elaborated that anyone watching though the livestream who wished to participate could follow the directions currently being broadcast through the stream; furthermore, he relayed that during the Citizen Question and Comment Period, anyone who had joined the webinar via their phone could press *9 to virtually raise their hand, and anyone participating online could click the raise hand button to identify that they wished to speak. He said that when it was time for public comment, he would read the person’s name or phone number, unmute the appropriate line, and the speaker would be asked to provide comments. He added that everyone would have three minutes to speak, and after three minutes an alarm would sound to let them know that their time was up. He added that they previously notified the public that comments could be emailed through 5:00 p.m. on the previous day, and those comments were shared with the Board prior to the meeting. He stated that anyone wishing to provide written comments during the meeting could visit www.lakecountyfl.gov/commissionmeeting, noting that comments sent during this meeting would be shared with the Commission after the meeting was concluded.
Agenda update
Ms. Jennifer Barker, County Manager, relayed the following updates: Tab 11 had an updated ordinance attached to the agenda; Tab 20 also had an updated ordinance attached to the agenda; Tab 21, which was the year-end budget amendment, was attached to the agenda; and Tab 23 was pulled and moved to the January 24, 2023 agenda.
Commr. Parks commented that he would like to have the Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) presentation first, followed by the employee awards.
presentation of the Central Florida Expressway Authority
Commr. Parks introduced Ms. Laura Kelley, Executive Director for the Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX), and expressed appreciation for her willingness to come and give and update on State Road (SR) 516, also known as the Lake/Orange Expressway.
Ms. Kelley commented that they appreciated working with Lake County on growth and traffic issues, noting that they also focused on safety programs as well as community and customer first programs. She explained that the CFX owned and operated 125 centerline miles throughout the Central Florida region, and that in 2014, their jurisdiction was expanded to include Lake, Osceola, Seminole, and Brevard Counties in addition to Orange County. She mentioned that they started working in Lake County when they finished their portion of the Wekiva Parkway in 2018, and said that she looked forward to the conclusion on the Interstate 4 (I-4) interchange by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). She elaborated that they had updated their 2045 master plan, which was the foundation of the five year plan, and that they were investing over $4 billion throughout the Central Florida region. She related that they had identified $22 billion worth of projects through the master plan process, and that they had about $12 billion of revenue, noting that it was important to prioritize these projects. She remarked that SR 50 from the Florida Turnpike to U.S. Highway 27 was in the master plan for expansion consideration, and that because it was fully developed on both sides of the road, they were contemplating a double decking of the road in the future. She stated that SR 516 near the Wellness Way area was under active design, and that it would connect US Highway 27 near Lake Louisa Park to SR 429 near Schofield Road, noting that they would begin construction in the following year. She relayed that some key features of the road included a solar powered five mile stretch, wildlife bridges, a trail, and a pilot project that would charge vehicles wirelessly while in motion. She elaborated that they were doing this project in partnership with Aspire, an organization funded through the National Science Foundation that tested wireless induction charging while traveling at highway speeds, and that the project in Lake County would focus on the effects of humidity and heat. She commented that this research was important on a national scale, opining that it could result in smaller batteries for semi-trucks, revolutionize freight movement, and allow semi-trucks to become electric sooner. She expressed appreciation for Commissioner Parks for bringing this pilot program to Lake County, and opined that the Lake/Orange Expressway would be the most sustainable five mile expressway in the nation.
Commr. Parks relayed his understanding that this research was only available in two or three other places in the nation, and that there was a practical use in freight movement and long distance driving. He opined that there may also be a possibility of double stacking U.S. Highway 441.
Commr. Shields inquired what the completion date for that road was.
Ms. Kelley replied that construction for SR 516 would start in the spring of 2023, and that it should be complete in 2026; additionally, she could come back and give the Board an update as the construction began.
Commr. Parks mentioned that they liked using local contractors, and that they would try to recruit Lake County contractors for this project, opining that it was a $200 million project.
Ms. Kelley remarked that it would be approximately $180 million for construction.
employee awards
Ms. Jeannine Nelson, Human Resources and Risk Management Manager, announced that they would be recognizing employees who had reached significant milestones in their careers with Lake County, as follows:
FIVE YEARS
Brad Leeds, Environmental Waste Technician
Public Works Department
Robert McWhorter, Aquatic Plant Supervisor
Public Works Department
Dallas Moore, Road Maintenance Operator
Public Works Department
Joshua Bass, Firefighter/Paramedic
Office of Fire Rescue
Alexander Whately, Firefighter/Paramedic
Office of Fire Rescue
Justin Underwood, Firefighter/EMT
Office of Fire Rescue
Brian Unger, Maintenance Technician III
Office of Facilities Management
Raymond Cloutier, Maintenance Technician II
Office of Facilities Management
Migdalia Smith, Library Assistant II
Office of Library Services
Kaitlyn Wentworth, Library Assistant I
Office of Library Services
James Hardy, Senior Building Inspector
Office of Building Services
Jill Brown, Director
Office of Transit Services
TEN YEARS
John
Headrick, Fire Lieutenant/Paramedic
Office of
Fire Rescue
Albert
Howard, Fire Lieutenant/Paramedic
Office of
Fire Rescue
Jason Smith,
Fire Lieutenant/Paramedic
Office of
Fire Rescue
Tina Chavez,
Financial Analyst
Public Works
Department
James
Globig, Assistant Traffic Operations Supervisor
Public Works
Department
Emily
Powers, Associate Director
Office of
Housing and Community Services
Jeffrey
Wilson, Trades Crew Leader
Office of
Parks and Trails
FIFTEEN
YEARS
Michael
Robertson, Battalion Fire Chief
Office of
Fire Rescue
Derek Youngblood,
Fire Lieutenant/Paramedic
Office of
Fire Rescue
Donald
Davis, Firefighter/Paramedic
Office of
Fire Rescue
Timothy
Herman, Firefighter/Paramedic
Office of
Fire Rescue
Jason
Ledesma, Fire Lieutenant/EMT
Office of
Fire Rescue
Blaine
Halbert, Firefighter/EMT
Office of
Fire Rescue
Brian
Dimond, Firefighter/EMT
Office of
Fire Rescue
Timothy
Travers, Firefighter/EMT
Office of
Fire Rescue
Khanh
Nguyen, Roadway Designer II
Public Works
Department
Sean Curry,
Area Maintenance Supervisor
Public Works
Department
Kathy
Blanton, Program Associate
Office of
Housing and Community Services
TWENTY-FIVE
YEARS
Treeva Wall, Office Associate III
Public Works Department
THIRTY-FIVE YEARS
Kirsten Mabry, Probation Supervisor
Office of County Probation
RETIREMENT – 24 YEARS
Debra Padgett, Senior Plans Examiner
Office of Building Services
RETIREMENT – 17 YEARS
Thomas Livingston, Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Office of Fire Rescue
Ms. Nelson commented that Deputy Chief Tony Cuellar, Deputy Chief of Administration in the Office of Fire Rescue, would speak about one of the retirees, Mr. Livingston, who began his career with Lake County on October 3, 2005.
Deputy Chief Cuellar stated that Mr. Livingston was retiring after 17 years of distinguished service. He noted that Mr. Livingston graduated from Deland High School in 1985, and that he joined the U.S. Marine Corps two months later where he served as a military officer. He explained that after a four year tour, he began his career as a Deputy Sheriff for the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, and that he transferred to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office where he served as a road patrol deputy, as a member of the bicycle unit, and as part of the special weapons and tactics (SWAT) team. He commented that while serving with Lake County Fire Rescue for 17 years, Mr. Livingston was assigned to the north end of Lake County where he served on the Lake County Fire Rescue bike team and the tanker task force, and that between his law enforcement and firefighter service, he had given 30 years of public service. He mentioned that Mr. Livingston and his wife, Ms. Stacey Livingston, who was a career firefighter for 30 years in the Sanford Fire Department, planned to travel after his retirement, and he congratulated Mr. Livingston on his much deserved retirement.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
PSAP’S FINEST DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR:
Kimberly Stephens, Emergency Dispatch Manager
Office of Public Safety Support
Mr. Greg Holcomb, Director for the Office of Public Safety Support, stated that Ms. Stephens had been chosen as the recipient of the 2022 Director of the Year award, and that she was nominated for this distinction by her staff and supported by numerous letters from Public Safety professionals throughout Lake County. He explained that this was the 17th year that the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) had presented this award, and that it was developed by 911 industry professionals to recognize dedicated individuals that stood out in public safety emergency communication. He elaborated that honorees were recognized for their lifetime achievements and for going above and beyond their responsibilities, noting that Ms. Stephens had been in a professional role in public safety within Lake County for over 30 years. He read some of the letters, and said that Ms. Stephens remained instrumental in the implementation and use of priority medical and fire dispatch through the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED). He commented that under the guidance of Ms. Stephens, Lake County Emergency Dispatch was an accredited center for excellence for both emergency medical and fire dispatch, and that she was the founding Chairman of the Florida Priority Dispatch focus group, Cochairman of the Motorola PremierOne Florida users group, and the Secretary and Treasurer of the Lake County Fire Chief’s Association. He said that Ms. Stephens had led her team through multiple storms, and that she was highly deserving of this recognition.
EUSTIS ELKS LODGE
Bobbi Schwarz, Dispatcher of the Year
Ms. Stephens remarked that in most emergency situations, the first responder contacted first was a 911 dispatcher, and that they were trained to provide medical care, guide someone out of a burning building, and provide reassurance for a caller in distress. She stated that earlier this year, Ms. Schwarz was selected as Dispatcher of the Year by the Eustis Elks Lodge, and that she was also selected by her peers as the first Dispatcher of the Month in a new program. She elaborated that Ms. Schwarz’s accomplishments included the following: over 30 years of experience in law, fire, and medical dispatching; over 20 years with Lake County Fire Rescue; perfect attendance in 2021 and 2022; over 1,020 hours of overtime during that same time period; a rating of high compliance in quality assurance reviews of her 911 calls; a calm demeanor and performance during stressful situations; good service for citizen requests; and dedication to her coworkers.
QUARTERLY AWARDS
EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER
Rolanda Pena, Permitting Technician II
Office of Building Services
Ms. Nelson commented that Ms. Pena was the recipient of
the Employee of the Quarter award and was nominated by her coworkers for her
leadership, noting that she had assisted with training new permitting
technicians and was a positive force in her department for team members and
customers.
SUPERVISOR OF THE QUARTER
Janie Barrón, Chief Planner
Office of Planning & Zoning
Ms. Nelson stated that the Supervisor of the Quarter was Ms. Barrón, and noted that she had represented Lake County at the 2022 Florida Planning Conference. She expressed appreciation for Ms. Barrón’s dedication to leadership, mentorship, and creative problem solving; furthermore, Ms. Barrón emphasized collaborative teamwork and led with compassion.
T.E.A.M. OF THE QUARTER
EAST LAKE MINI LIBRARY TEAM
Library Services
Pam Edwards-Goodson, Scott Amey, Ranae Reinhart, Michael Springer,
Eileen Eazsol, Liam Wagler, Heather Moore, and Kymberlee Pearson
Parks and Trails
Bobby Bonilla, Angela Harrold, Marcia Robinson, Robin Davis, and Shane
Strew
Facilities Management
Ivan Lespier, Ray Cloutier, Ross Hansley, William Campbell, Michael
Driscoll, Mark Peck, William Haubner, and Brian Unger
Communications
Levar Cooper and Paul Long
Information Technology
Danny McCullough, Douglas Woodyard, and Pete Deschenes
Management and Budget
Grace Burgos
Office of County Probation
Djeff Ilere, Program Associate
Ms. Nelson mentioned that the T.E.A.M. of the Quarter was responsible for the East Lake Mini Library, and that it was comprised of people from several departments, such as the Office of Library Services, the Office of Parks and Trails, Office of Facilities Management, Office of Communications, Office of Management and Budget, and the Information Technology Department. She said that this team assisted with the moving and transition of the East Lake Library to its new temporary location in the East Lake Sports and Community Complex, and that the relocation took place over seven weeks and involved coordination between multiple departments. She mentioned that the new mini library would serve the Sorrento community and surrounding areas, and that the facility offered a 2,000 book collection for local patrons. She expressed appreciation for this team for ensuring a successful and smooth transition to the new temporary location.
Minutes approval
On a motion by Commr. Campione, seconded by Commr. Smith and carried unanimously by a vote of 5-0, the Board approved the minutes for the BCC meeting of September 13, 2022 (Regular Meeting) as presented.
citizen question and comment period
Ms. Cindy Newton, a resident of Lake County, expressed appreciation for the meeting with the Lake County Water Authority (LCWA) on December 5, 2022, and opined that it was important to inform everyone on how this union would go forward. She indicated appreciation for the movement with the rural conservation subdivision design standards and for the 1,000 Friends of Florida presentation on December 6, 2022 to help move forward with the countywide joint planning agreement (JPA) project.
Mr. Travis Whigham, a resident of Lake County, remarked that in the area that he lived in northeast Lake County, it was difficult receiving police protection; additionally, the roads often became impassable or flooded, and nobody wanted to repair them. He opined that even though it was just a legal easement, Lake County had the right make an impassable road passable. He related that he owned a clay pit and had donated many truckloads of clay for the road over the years; however, there was currently no way to haul the clay. He expressed concern about the amount of time it took for emergency vehicles to reach his residence and about the flooding, opining that they were not receiving services that they were paying taxes for.
Commr. Parks commented that some of these issues had been discussed before, and opined that part of the solution could come from dedicating more funds from the General Fund towards road projects.
Commr. Campione mentioned that some of the complicating factors for this area included roads that did not have public dedication, opining that there may be easement rights that would allow the County to do some things there to make it passable. She said that she could explore the possibility of using clay from Mr. Whigham’s clay pit on these roads, opining that the County could provide the equipment as long as the roads were technically easements or dedicated to the public. She stated that she had spoken to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) about crime issues, and that they were working on a task force to target some of the problems that were in this remote area. She added that she could also investigate the flooding issue with that particular road.
Mr. Whigham remarked that he could do the repairs himself; however, he did not have a way to dig the clay or haul it. He expressed concern about bringing rescue equipment through there because they could get stuck, and opined that global positioning systems (GPS) did not direct emergency equipment to that street.
Ms. Lisa Rayborn, with the Home Builders Association of Lake-Sumter, expressed concern about increasing impact fees, and opined that every fee and tax would have to be paid by the person who was purchasing the home. She opined that $15,000 became $40,000 in a mortgage because of interest, and that when new home prices increased, the price of existing homes also increased. She mentioned that ad valorem taxes had also increased, and opined that residents who were working in Lake County could not afford a house or qualify for a mortgage, perpetuating more rentals and apartments, which were not abundant in Lake County. She said that there was a new division for 800 square foot homes; however, there were not any notable developments for these. She opined that the increase in impact fees would keep local entrepreneurs from building businesses and buildings, making it difficult to compete with large chains that could afford the impact fees. She opined that construction and real estate were the number one industries in Lake County, and that the financial crisis which happened in 2008 and 2009 could happen again.
Commr. Parks commented that this item would be discussed in a public hearing, and that the Board could receive comments at that time.
Ms. Barker stated that there would be a presentation at the January 24, 2023 BCC meeting, and that the public hearing would be sometime after that.
Commr. Parks explained that this was the date the Board would decide to advertise for a certain rate for each district, noting that the rates could change.
Commr. Campione mentioned that the County had an infill waiver program for lots that were within a certain distance of urban centers, and that there were several local builders that took advantage of this on a regular basis. She said that there were impact fee waivers for residents in the low and moderate income levels, and that even though there was a limit per year, the County had not come close to exceeding it, opining that they were not being requested. She commented that the County had included a tier for 800 square foot homes because of a request for tiny homes and accessory dwelling units. She said that this would provide a way for people to have family members live on their property and to promote small pocket communities with smaller homes, noting that even though there were no tiny home projects currently, there had been many inquiries.
Commr. Parks mentioned that there was an advantage to having different impact fee districts because of the difference in economic conditions and growth, and that designating an additional district allowed the Board to be sensitive to an area with a high internal rate of capture for transportation that did not impact Lake County roads.
Commr. Campione remarked that if the County decided to use the justification statement, the 95 percent increase could be done in increments, opining that there were deficits in the north and central districts when compared to the south and northeast districts. She stated that this was a way to go beyond the limitation of the Florida Statutes and bring fees up to where they needed to be, which would otherwise require many years to address capacity issues.
Commr. Blake commented that moving this item to the January 24, 2023 BCC meeting would help provide a clearer picture of what was happening with the economy, opining that the County should be careful in determining how this would affect the private sector in that economic climate.
Commr. Parks pointed out that there were still people moving to Lake County.
Commr. Smith expressed appreciation for the opportunity to speak to the Home Builders Association of Lake-Sumter and for the information he received from Ms. Rayborn.
Commr. Shields stated that currently, some of the districts had impact fees that were double those in another district, and he asked if there was data on what the effect was.
Commr. Campione opined that it had not impeded the issuance of building permits in those areas, and that those were the areas with the most building permits issued. She said that it would be helpful to have actual data from when the fees went into effect.
Commr. Parks commented that the south district impact fees were raised in 2014 because a road had to be built to connect to the Florida Turnpike.
Commr. Campione remarked that the Wekiva Parkway was completed in the Sorrento area, which contributed to the increase in the northeast district; however, there was not much growth in the City of Umatilla and north to the Astor area, which could provide a reason to create a new district there with a reduced fee.
Commr. Shields opined that the growth in the south district was not enough to warrant such a large difference in impact fees from the north and central districts.
Commr. Blake opined that location was a factor that caused demand.
Ms. Christina Susewitt, a resident of the City of Eustis, expressed concern about $125,000 in the LCWA adopted budget for Board salaries of $25,000 per person, and stated that the increase was not disclosed during the budget discussions; additionally, the water resource salaries decreased by $80,000. She commented that according to the legislation from Representative Keith Truenow, the Board should be paid for expenses incurred, and opined that this could set a precedent for all of the advisory councils.
Ms. Melanie Marsh, County Attorney, explained that according to the LCWA charter that was adopted in the County code, Board members could only be paid $25 per day as compensation for services when performing their duties, regardless of what was in their budget, unless the BCC chose to change their charter.
proclamation 2022-139 Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week
Commr. Smith read and presented Proclamation 2022-139 to Ms. Barbara Wheeler, Executive Director for the Mid Florida Homeless Coalition.
Ms. Wheeler expressed appreciation for the opportunity to speak about homelessness in Lake County, and said that organizations throughout the county continued to work to keep people from becoming homeless and continued to try to move people from homelessness to housing. She stated that in September 2021, there were 298 homeless households, and that in September 2022, there were 405; furthermore, 27 of those became homeless just that month. She opined that landlords were selling rentals, leases were not being renewed, rents continued to increase, and many people moving into the communities could afford the higher rates while the local residents could not. She mentioned that the number of first time homeless people continued to rise, opining that senior citizens and others on fixed incomes suffered the most. She related that currently, they had funds to help people experiencing homelessness move into housing; however, finding affordable rentals was very difficult. She elaborated that while their top goal continued to be ending homelessness for veterans, this number had risen as well, and that out of the 405 homeless households, 18 were veterans. She relayed that in a study by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation, the need for Lake County was 1,462 individual housing units and 1,068 family housing units, and she encouraged the Board to continue to support those who were attempting to build affordable housing.
CLERK OF the Circuit COURT and comptroller’s CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion by Commr. Blake, seconded by Commr. Campione and carried unanimously by a vote of 5-0, the Board approved the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller’s Consent Agenda, Items 1 through 6, as follows:
List of Warrants
Notice is hereby provided 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.
City of Clermont CRA Budget Resolution
Notice is hereby provided of having received the City of Clermont Community Redevelopment Agency Resolution 27 adopting the budget for the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year.
City of Clermont Annexation Ordinance
Notice is hereby provided of having received Annexation Ordinance 2022-009 from the City of Clermont.
Southwest Florida Water Management District Five-Year Program
Notice is hereby provided of having received the proposed 2023 Five-Year Water Resource Development Work Program from the Southwest Florida Water Management District, pursuant to Section 373.536(6)(a)(4), Florida Statutes.
City of Mount Dora Annexation Ordinance
Notice is hereby provided of having received Annexation Ordinance 2022-17 from the City of Mount Dora.
Southwest Florida Water Management District Meeting Schedule
Notice is hereby provided of having received the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Fiscal Year 2023 Schedule of Meetings and a map depicting the District’s boundaries as required by Section 189.417, Florida Statutes.
COUNTY MANAGER’S CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion by Commr. Campione, seconded by Commr. Blake and carried unanimously by a vote of 5-0, the Board approved the Consent Agenda, Tabs 4 through 17, as follows:
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Recommend approval to advertise an Ordinance creating Section 2-4, Lake County Code, to be entitled Trespass Notices For Public Property.
COUNTY MANAGER
Notice is hereby provided of
the Lake County Sheriff's Office's intent to pursue controlled property items
from the Law Enforcement Support Office or other federal sources. There is no
fiscal impact.
Recommend approval:
1. To provide residents who
are in good standing with their property taxes in Service Area 1 with a partial
refund of the annual solid waste assessment; and
2. Of a payment to the Tax
Collector's Office in an amount not to exceed $405,000 for the distribution of
the refunds.
The fiscal impact will not
exceed $405,000 (expenditure).
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Procurement Services
Recommend approval to
declare items as surplus and authorization for removal from the County's fixed
asset inventory record. The fiscal impact (revenue) cannot be determined at
this time.
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Recommended approval to authorize staff to submit the Lake County Historic Courthouse to the Orlando Film Commission and the Florida Office of Film and Entertainment for inclusion in their filming location databases. There is no fiscal impact for inclusion in the database.
PUBLIC SAFETY AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Emergency Medical Services
Recommend approval of an assignment of claim from Lake Emergency Medical Services, Inc. to Argo Partners (New York, NY); and authorize the Office of Procurement Services to execute all supporting documentation. The fiscal impact is $27,490.97 (revenue).
Planning and Zoning
Recommend approval to
advertise an Ordinance repealing Section 11.01.07, Lake County Code, Appendix
E, Land Development Regulations, entitled Temporary Signs, and associated
references and amending Section 11.01.06, entitled Exempt Signs. There is no
fiscal impact.
Recommend approval to
advertise an Ordinance creating Chapter XVII, Lake County Code, Appendix E,
Land Development Regulations, to be entitled Rural Conservation Subdivision
Design Standards. There is no fiscal impact.
PUBLIC SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Housing and Community Services
Recommend approval of a Sub-Recipient
Agreement with the City of Tavares for Community Development Block Grant -
Coronavirus funds Fiscal Year 2020-2021 to purchase equipment for a
transportation workforce program.
The fiscal impact is
estimated at $775,497 (expenditure - 100 percent CDBG grant funded) and is
within, and will not exceed, the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget.
Recommend approval of a
Sub-Recipient Agreement with the City of Leesburg and the Carver
Heights/Montclair Community Redevelopment Agency for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Community
Development Block Grant Coronavirus funds to repurpose an existing building
into a food pantry that will serve the surrounding areas.
The fiscal impact shall not
exceed $245,100 (expenditure - 100 percent CDBG grant funded) and is within,
and will not exceed, the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget.
Library Services
Recommend approval to adopt
the Lake County Library System Combined Operating Budget and Annual Plan of
Service for State Aid funding for Fiscal Year 2023. The fiscal impact (revenue)
cannot be determined at this time.
Recommend approval of a one-time change to the Library Trust Fund Impact Fees Application due date from March 1, 2023 to June 1, 2023.
Parks and Trails
Recommend approval:
1. Of Contract 22-946 for
the Minneola Athletic Complex - Site Lighting (Multi-purpose Field #3) to M.
Gay Constructors, Inc. (Jacksonville, FL); and
2. To authorize the Office
of Procurement Services to execute all supporting documentation.
The fiscal impact is $232,000 (expenditure) and is within, and will not exceed, the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget. Commission District 2.
Public Works
Recommend approval:
1. To accept a Lake County
Water Authority Stormwater Treatment Grant for Sun Eden Water Quality
Improvements; and
2. Of Unanticipated Revenue
Resolution 2022-143 adding $50,000 to the Stormwater MSTU Fund for the Lake
County Water Authority Stormwater Treatment Grant for Sun Eden Water Quality
Improvements.
The fiscal impact is
$325,000 ($50,000 grant funded (revenue/expenditure) and $275,000 Stormwater
MSTU (expenditure)) and is within, and will not exceed, the Fiscal Year 2023
Budget. Commission District 3.
RECESS AND REASSEMBLY
The Chairman called a recess at 10:21 a.m. until 10:32 a.m.
CLOSED SESSION
Ms. Marsh relayed that she had previously acknowledged the need for a closed session, which was authorized under Florida Statute 286.011, to discuss pending litigation against the County. She elaborated that once the closed session started, it would be confined to settlement negotiations or strategy sessions related to litigation and its expenditures. She commented that the court reporter would record the entire session, and that the court reporter would include all discussions in those proceedings, including the names of all persons present at any time and whoever spoke. She added that none of the session could be off the record, and that the court reporter’s notes would be transcribed and be made public once the litigation was concluded. She noted that at the beginning of this session, the entity was required to give notice of who was going to be present, and that the County was required to produce an advertisement, of which she had a copy in her possession. She noted that the advertisement was published on November 4, 2022 in the Daily Commercial newspaper, and that those who would be present included the following: the Board; the County Manager, Ms. Jennifer Barker; outside counsel, Mr. Juan Ruiz; and herself. She anticipated that as much as one hour would be spent in the session, and she asked for the recording to be turned off and for the doors to be secured.
RECESS AND REASSEMBLY
At 11:23 a.m., the Chairman announced that the Closed Session had ended and that the Board Meeting was reconvened.
public hearing: ordinance 2022-51 duties
Ms. Marsh placed the proposed ordinance on the floor for reading by title only as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AMENDING SECTION 2-90.44, LAKE COUNTY CODE, ENTITLED DUTIES; MODIFYING THE REQUIREMENT FOR A SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR FILING WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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. Smith, seconded by Commr. Shields and carried unanimously by a vote of 5-0, the Board approved Ordinance 2022-51 amending Section 2-90.44, Lake County Code, entitled Duties, to modify the semiannual reporting requirements of the Sales Surtax Oversight Advisory Committee.
public hearing: budget adjustments
Ms. Allison Teslia, Director for the Office of Management and Budget, stated that at the end of each fiscal year, all of the budgeted revenues and expenditures were reconciled based on actual transactions throughout the year, and that budget adjustments were necessary to account for any unanticipated revenues and expenditures. She related that there were excess fees from 2022 that were returned to the County from the Constitutional Offices, and she displayed the amounts they had saved over their budgeted expenses. She commented that there was a total reduction of $31,000 from the General Fund to road operations in the Gas Tax Fund, which was from the reallocation of funds received for timber harvesting, and that there was a reallocation of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) 87 rentals and leases to lease principal and interest which had a net effect of $0. She mentioned that one of the most significant adjustments was due to the new GASB 84, which required the County to recognize the pass through of school impact fees, noting that this was an annual accounting of school impact fees received and distributed, which was $10.6 million. She relayed that in addition to reallocating timber harvesting funds from the General Fund to the Gas Tax Fund, there was also a $63,000 adjustment for the ninth cent gas tax revenues, which were received and distributed to the Cities; additionally, there were various other budget adjustments as needed in other funds.
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. Shields, seconded by Commr. Blake and carried unanimously by a vote of 5-0, the Board approved budget adjustments for the year-end closeout of Fiscal Year 2022 in accordance with County Policy LCC-36, and Section 129.06 (2) (a), Florida Statutes.
public hearing: ordinance 2022-52 powers of authority
Ms. Marsh placed the proposed ordinance on the floor for reading by title only as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AMENDING SECTION 24-10, LAKE COUNTY CODE, ENTITLED POWERS OF AUTHORITY; PROVIDING THAT PROPERTY CANNOT BE CONVEYED WITHOUT APPROVAL OF THE COUNTY COMMISSION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR FILING WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Commr. Parks commented that this issue had been discussed at a previous BCC meeting, and that he was in favor of it; however, he expressed concern about approving this ordinance before the meeting with the LCWA.
Commr. Campione explained that this ordinance would not take away the authority of the LCWA Board to convey property, noting that prior to property being conveyed, they would have to bring it before the BCC.
Commr. Parks expressed appreciation for the LCWA Board, and said that he respected their professional opinions.
Commr. Smith stated that it was not the Board’s intent to take over any of the duties of the LCWA, such as purchasing land for conservation or watershed, and that it was intent of the Board to protect land that was currently owned. He suggested that annexations could be added to the ordinance for municipalities that wanted to annex property owned by the LCWA, opining that these cases should come before the BCC.
Commr. Campione commented that this was a reference to the City of Mount Dora’s annexation of the Wolf Branch Sink property, which was done to make other property contiguous to the city limits, and that it was used as a way to further urban development.
Ms. Marsh remarked that the ordinance could be amended to include annexation language, if it was approved on that current day. She commented that if the Board wanted to postpone it, it could be advertised again, noting that the LCWA had two items on their agenda for the following day for an access easement to Goose Creek and to vacate the Palatlakaha easement, which was related to property being developed by the City of Leesburg.
Commr. Campione pointed out that the two items were land conveyance related.
Ms. Marsh stated that the LCWA Executive Director’s recommendation for the Palatlakaha easement was to authorize the Executive Director to enter into an agreement with the developer to vacate the subject easement, noting that nothing in this ordinance would prohibit them or their staff from negotiating agreements.
Commr. Parks commented that the ordinance could be advertised for the December 6, 2022 BCC meeting, and relayed his understanding that the LCWA would not be able to transfer anything during that time.
Ms. Marsh indicated that this was correct, assuming that these agenda items were for negotiation.
Commr. Campione remarked that the ordinance could be amended later if the Board determined that this oversight was unnecessary, and that even though there was going to be a joint meeting with discussion about many issues, this was one issue that had been determined as needing oversight. She noted that the County was responsible for the millage and issues related to buying and selling property that could have significant budgetary effects which could affect the millage.
Ms. Marsh related that the Goose Creek agenda item was not asking for any action and was for informational purposes only.
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. Smith, seconded by Commr. Campione and carried by a vote of 3-2, the Board approved Ordinance 2022-52 amending Section 24-10, Lake County Code, entitled Powers of Authority, to require approval by the Board of County Commissioners prior to the conveyance of any real property owned by the Lake County Water Authority with the addition of the language of annexing properties.
Commr. Shields and Commr. Parks voted no.
regular agenda
Legislation regulating medical marijuana processing
Commr. Campione stated that this item was a resolution to support asking the Florida Legislature to amend the statute related to medical marijuana, allowing local governments to regulate the zoning of medical marijuana growing and production facilities or enacting rules at the State level. She related that there had been issues with two locations, including the facility on Britt Road, which had caused many issues for the community, and that there was nothing that local government could do to help. She elaborated that the facility was next to existing residential uses, and that it was too close as there were no buffers. She opined that with the right conditions, these types of facilities could coexist with surrounding communities; however, there were no rules.
Commr. Parks opined that the County should be allowed to regulate through zoning.
Commr. Campione opined that if there could be rules about setbacks or rules against lights shining on the adjoining properties, many of these issues could be mitigated. She relayed her understanding that if this was adopted and the authority was given back to the local government, the County could have rules, and the owner would know what was required if they wanted to turn a nursery into a manufacturing facility.
Commr. Smith inquired who was there first, opining that if a residential community was built around a facility, then they should not complain about the facility.
Commr. Campione relayed her understanding that these facilities were nurseries which became industrial uses, and opined that the residents were fine living next to a nursery until it became a manufacturing facility and issues arose. She opined that if there were rules in place requiring buffers and restrictions for lights and security cameras, then the communities that were built around them would not complain.
Commr. Smith commented that the Board should be cautious about this circumstance.
Commr. Campione mentioned that if this was regulated, then an existing facility that was abiding by the rules could not be shut down; additionally, they were protected by State law.
Commr. Parks stated that the Right to Farm Act would protect them.
Commr. Blake opined that buffers and setbacks could also be applied to an adjacent residential planned unit development (PUD) to protect the business.
Commr. Parks opined that it was a good proposal, reiterating that the Right to Farm Act would supersede it.
Commr. Shields commented that if the request was not successful, he could take the issue to the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) for their support.
Commr. Parks opined that many of the Commissioners in the FAC would be in favor of this legislation, and said that he would be in favor having some local control.
Commr. Campione opined that the wording of this legislation would have to prohibit local governments from using zoning regulations to shut down these facilities.
On a motion by Commr. Campione, seconded by Commr. Shields and carried unanimously by a vote of 5-0, the Board approved Resolution 2022-144 requesting the Florida Legislature to enact legislation regulating noise and odors from the cultivation and processing of medical marijuana or to allow local governments the ability to enact such regulations.
appointment to the affordable housing advisory committee
On a motion by Commr. Shields, seconded by Commr. Blake and carried unanimously by a vote of 5-0, the Board reappointed Commissioner Campione as Commissioner Liaison to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.
appointments to the wellflorida council
On a motion by Commr. Smith, seconded by Commr. Blake and carried unanimously by a vote of 5-0, the Board reappointed Mr. Jon Cherry, as a Lake County Provider, and appointed Ms. Monica Wofford, as a Lake County Non-Governmental Consumer, to the WellFlorida Council, and approved applicable waivers.
appointments to the sales surtax oversight committee
On a motion by Commr. Smith, seconded by Commr. Blake and carried unanimously by a vote of 5-0, the Board approved Colonel Herbert Scott Smith and Ms. Barbara Wallace for the Lake County Board of County Commissioners appointments, Ms. Christie Folker and Ms. Lisa Laboo for the Lake County School Board, and Mr. Jim Ley and Mr. Michael Rankin for the Lake County League of Cities.
reports
county attorney
rowstar tower
Ms. Marsh displayed a cell tower concept, and said that the County had received a request from Rowstar for an address for electrical service and a letter from the attorney of the tower company explaining why the County was preempted. She explained that Rowstar was a telecommunications company that was going to be installing a 225 foot lattice tower off the intersection of the new SR 46 and the onramp to the Wekiva Parkway, and that the County may not be able to challenge its construction based on the wording of the statute. She related that Rowstar did not have to comply with landscaping, and that their access point would be from the SR 46 turn.
Commr. Parks wondered if they would consider constructing a large flagpole as the tower design.
Mr. Holcomb replied that the County could make suggestions; however, Rowstar was not required by legislation to adhere to any County standards because it was an FDOT process. He related that there was a tower constructed in the City of Minneola near the Clermont Park & Ride, which was constructed on FDOT property with no notification other than asking for an address for utility purposes.
Ms. Marsh commented that their reason for being considered a transportation facility was because of the amount of individuals using the parkway and using GPS and other mapping software as well as enabling automated vehicles. She mentioned that the Board could seek a State Attorney General’s (AG) opinion; however, because of the wording, the County was preempted.
Commr. Parks opined that if the County asked for concessions, Rowstar could install some landscaping or construct a flagpole design.
Commr. Campione inquired if FDOT could add landscaping to make it more attractive.
Ms. Marsh stated that FDOT had, through contract, given Rowstar the right to construct these towers, and that she had emailed the FDOT attorney to obtain confirmation from them about being preempted. She said that the County could ask Rowstar or FDOT to install some type of landscaping.
Commr. Campione questioned if Rowstar could choose any location they wanted.
Ms. Marsh replied that as long as it was on state owned FDOT land, Rowstar had a contract with FDOT to construct towers; however, this tower could be constructed on the other side of the parkway instead of at a major intersection.
Commr. Campione opined that FDOT should have some input on an appropriate location for transportation purposes, and that there were other locations nearby that would not be as visible and would not be in the middle of a traffic area.
Mr. Holcomb relayed his understanding that it was an FDOT agreement, and that they had approved that site for the construction through an approval process.
Commr. Campione opined that the Board should let FDOT know of their disapproval, noting that there had been much effort and funding to build this parkway.
Commr. Parks opined that the County should ask for landscaping and a flagpole design.
Mr. Holcomb related that the City of Minneola had also made requests, and that the tower was constructed as originally planned.
Commr. Campione remarked that it was not constructed in a conservation area.
Mr. Holcomb stated that it was constructed in the center of the city off of U.S. Highway 27.
Commr. Parks inquired if it looked like the tower in the picture, and Mr. Holcomb indicated that it did.
Ms. Marsh inquired if a member of the Board would like to meet with someone at FDOT.
Commr. Campione opined that if the Board did not make an effort to obtain concessions, the public would question why an effort was not made.
Ms. Marsh asked if Commissioner Campione would volunteer as the District representative.
Commr. Parks commented that if Commissioner Campione would volunteer, he would help in any way he could, and he asked her to seek concessions for the location, the landscaping, and the flagpole design.
Commr. Campione indicated that she would.
Ms. Barker said that staff could arrange that meeting.
county manager
HAPPY THANKSGIVING AND OFFICE CLOSURES
Ms. Barker commented that the County offices would be closed on Thursday and Friday of the following week in observance of Thanksgiving, and she wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving.
investiture ceremony
Ms. Barker remarked that the County would have an investiture on Tuesday of the following week for the two County Commissioners who had won reelections.
commissioners reports
commissioner shields – district 1
Arts and cultural alliance meeting
Commr. Shields stated that he had attended an Arts and Cultural Alliance meeting on the prior day.
connecting sawgrass bay boulevard with flemmings road
Commr. Shields mentioned that he had met with constituents in the Four Corners area about connecting Sawgrass Bay Boulevard with Flemmings Road in Orange County, and he relayed his understanding that Orange County had scheduled their part of the construction for 2025, noting that residents currently had to drive a circuitous route to reach Orange County.
Commr. Parks commented that this was Orange County’s responsibility, and that Lake County’s road went to the county line.
Commr. Shields related that Lake County was ready to connect, and that Mr. Fred Schneider, Assistant County Manager, wrote to them offering to start on the connecting roundabout as soon as Orange County was ready.
Commr. Parks mentioned that he had been receiving emails from frustrated residents for many years, and that some of the homebuilders had promised this road to the residents, noting that Lake County had done its part on this project.
Commr. Campione inquired if Orange County’s part of the road had been constructed.
Commr. Shields relayed his understanding that Orange County had a two lane road and wanted widen it to four lanes before connecting; however, Lake County only had a two lane road. He commented that the catalyst for the meeting was the construction of a large apartment building in the area of the future roundabout, and that the residents would have to drive a circuitous route to go east.
commissioner smith – vice chairman and district 3
hawthorne at leesburg interview
Commr. Smith related that he had participated in an interview with Hawthorne at Leesburg on HTV along with Mr. David Jordan, Lake County Tax Collector.
Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
Commr. Smith said that he had received excellent customer service from the Official Records Department of the Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller.
Children’s Services Council meeting
Commr. Smith mentioned that he would have a Children’s Services Council meeting on the following day.
father’s birthday
Commr. Smith relayed that this was his father’s 93rd birthday.
national clean out your fridge day
Commr. Smith noted that this was National Clean Out Your Fridge Day.
commissioner campione –district 4
New waste hauler and bear proof trash cans
Commr. Campione requested an update on the new waste hauler for northeast Lake County and the purchase of bear proof trash cans.
Ms. Barker commented that the County was working on obtaining some bear proof trash cans, and noted that even though it was a legislative request, the County was going to move forward with the transaction. She related that the City of Tavares waste haulers had done some routes for the County on the previous Wednesday and would be asked to do them again on the following Wednesday, giving FCC Environmental Services an opportunity to catch up. She relayed her understanding that much of the delay had been with bulk and recycling, and that the County was working through those issues. She asked residents to call the County’s solid waste phone center with issues, and said that any missed calls would be documented. She opined that the issues were being resolved, and that the refunds that would be issued to those in the affected areas, such as in the northeast and north parts of the county, would be equivalent to one month’s service. She remarked that the Lake County Tax Collector’s Office would be assisting in the process, and relayed her understanding that the checks would be going out by the first week of December 2022.
Commr. Campione commented that there would be a letter sent out explaining the process, and reiterated that if residents had issues, they should call those numbers in the letter.
Ms. Barker added that the letter would also contain the website address and the email address, and that it would be sent out with the checks.
Commr. Campione asked how long it would take to receive the new bear proof trash cans, opining that it would be good to let the residents on the waiting list know that they were on the way.
Ms. Barker said that staff would follow up and let her know.
Keep Lake Beautiful Committee recommendation
Commr. Campione commented that she had a recommendation for the Keep Lake Beautiful Committee, noting that there was a resident who had an interest in the wildflower program who would like to help promote certain locations. She mentioned that Ms. Katherine de Jongh had made this offer, opining that she would be an asset for Keep Lake Beautiful.
Commr. Parks remarked that Ms. de Jongh could attend the following meeting, and that she could find a way to participate, noting that they did not want to turn down volunteers. He commented that their next meeting would be in January 2023.
Commr. Campione opined that she could connect Ms. de Jongh with staff, and that she could learn what was already being done regarding signage. She relayed her understanding that the County had not taken much of an active role promoting events since they had done Wings and Wildflowers.
commissioner parks – Chairman and district 2
hurricane nicole
Commr. Parks expressed appreciation to the many different County offices and employees that participated in the emergency operations during Hurricane Nicole, opining that they did a good job.
veterans’ memorial
Commr. Parks related that he had received many requests to remodel the veterans’ memorial in front of the Lake County Historic Courthouse, and he suggested that a member of the Board could explore some costs and concept plans in order to move this forward.
Ms. Barker remarked that the Office of Facilities Management was working with the Office of Communications on procuring a digital sign for the veteran’s memorial area, and that it could be updated regularly; however, they were still working through concepts and vendors.
Commr. Parks opined that the County should avoid the piecemeal approach to remodeling the front of the Lake County Historic Courthouse and address other needs as well, such as the plumbing.
Commr. Smith volunteered to oversee that.
Ms. Barker related that Mr. Sean Beaudet, Grants Coordinator for the Office of Management and Budget, was applying for historical landmark grants that could be used to rehabilitate the facility, particularly the piping system, noting that he could request up to $500,000 from the Federal Government.
commissioner campione –district 4
city of eustis
Commr. Campione relayed her understanding that the City of Eustis was considering increasing the density on their rural transition land use, and that the City was considering removing Map 19 from their Comprehensive Plan (Comp Plan), which defined the boundaries for the JPA and designated what the allowable land uses were. She related that there was a presentation on September 22, 2022 by a law firm the City had brought in, and that they had recommended to take the map out, opining that it would allow them to change the land use in the areas that went out to Thrill Hill Road and farther east. She opined that the County should speak out on these issues, noting that the County had spent many years negotiating the JPA with the City.
Commr. Parks questioned if the County had asked the City to remove Map 19 at one point, and if the City was going to enter into a new JPA with the County.
Commr. Campione opined that this was a way to enable the City to make new land use designations that would otherwise be contrary to Map 19. She mentioned that the City had a PUD overlay that could be used to address environmental areas, such as buffers, and she suggested that if they wanted to enact this rural transition land use of up to three units per acre, they could require the use of the overlay, noting that the City Commission could review the site and ensure that if it was adjacent to rural land, buffers were designed accordingly.
Commr. Parks wondered if they would come to a BCC meeting for an opportunity to explain their intentions, giving the Board an opportunity to ask questions.
Commr. Campione suggested that the County could have a workshop for a more thorough review. She relayed her understanding that the City’s first reading of the Map 19 issue would be on the following Thursday.
Commr. Parks commented that there had not been a workshop with the City in a while, and opined that this could be taken care of during the joint planning process.
Commr. Campione pointed out that this change would already be done by that time, and that the joint planning process would be continuing on a future date.
Ms. Barker stated that she could speak to Mr. Tom Carrino, the Eustis City Manager, to provide the Board with more information, and if the Board wished, she could attend the City of Eustis meeting and extend an invitation for a joint meeting. She also suggested contacting Mr. Carrino and asking him to postpone the agenda item until the City could meet with the County.
Commr. Campione commented that this would give the County an opportunity to negotiate with the City.
Commr. Parks agreed that the County could ask the City to table the agenda item until the County could meet with them.
Commr. Campione mentioned that at the City’s first meeting in December 2022, they would have a first reading for four or five annexations going out to Thrill Hill Road from their city boundaries. She opined that they would be using the new land uses for these parcels and others in the future, noting that they would be outside the boundaries of the JPA.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 12:24 p.m.
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sean parks, chairman
ATTEST:
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GARY J COONEY, CLERK