The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, July 21, 1992 at 9:00 a.m., in the Board of County Commissioner's Meeting Room, Lake County Courthouse, Tavares, Florida. Commissioners present at the meeting were: Michael J. Bakich, Chairman; Don Bailey; C. W. "Chick" Gregg; Richard Swartz; and Catherine Hanson. Others present were: Annette Star Lustgarten, County Attorney; Peter F. Wahl, County Manager; Ava Kronz, Assistant to the County Manager; Ms. Beth Lange, Director of Courts Management; and Marlene S. Foran, Deputy Clerk.
Commr. Swartz gave the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Bailey.
MINUTES
Regarding the Minutes of June 16, 1992, (A Joint Meeting with the Town of Lady Lake), Ms. Annette Star Lustgarten, County Attorney, requested that clarification be made to language on Page 3, Line 4, Line 15 and Line 16 regarding the existing interlocal agreement with the Town of Lady Lake.
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of June 16, 1992 (A Joint Meeting with the Town of Lady Lake), as amended.
Regarding the Minutes of June 16, 1992, (Regular Meeting), clarification was made to the misspelling of proper names as requested by the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Gregg, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of June 16, 1992 (Regular Meeting), as presented.
On a motion by Commr. Swartz, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of June 30, 1992, (Tavares Townhall Meeting), as presented.
CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS
CLERK OF COURT'S CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Gregg and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following requests:
Accounts Allowed
Request for payment of Warrant No. 153671 through Warrant No. 154438, for the following accounts:
County Transportation Trust Landfills
General Revenue Fire Districts
Northeast Ambulance Insurance Fund
Mosquito Control Aquatic Weed
Capital Outlay Commissary Trust Fund
Resort & Development Fund Tax Private Industry Council Animal Shelter Trust Fund Section 8
Law Enforcement Trust Fund Emergency 911 Fund
School Impact Fee Trust Account Countywide Library
Miscellaneous/Gas Fund Law Library
Certificate of Indebtedness Road Impact
Builders Escrow Fish Conservation
Criminal Justice Trust Fund
Bonds - Contractor
Request for approval of the following Contractor Bonds:
New
4240-92 Joel B. Booth (Electrical)
5110-92 Pro-Amp Electric, Inc. (Electrical)
5111-92 Timothy T. Sullivan
5112-92 David J. Abrams dba Abrams Plumbing
5113-92 Ronald D. Farley (Electrical)
5114-92 Timothy James MacDonald (Aluminum Erection)
5115-92 Carsen S. Fuller, Inc. (Electrical)
5117-92 James B. Johnson dba Johnson Electric (Electrical)
5124-92 Pete Ciraco
4780-93 Larry Fincher (Electrical)
4851-93 Heney Arab dba Bara Electric, Inc. (Electrical)
4897-93 Jerry D. Hill dba A-R-S Roofing (Roofing)
5116-93 Richard T. Wilcox dba Wilcox Construction (Residential)
Accounts Allowed/Assessments/Subdivisions
Request for approval of Satisfaction of Assessment Liens, as follows:
Mount Plymouth Subdivision
Colista A. Shaw $603.65
Colista A. Shaw $610.63
Theodore B. Hutchison $620.87
Steven R. Askins $395.72
Thomas D. Gillmore & Marjory A. Gillmore $592.01
Thomas D. Gillmore & Marjory A. Gillmore $592.25
Thomas D. Gillmore & Marjory A. Gillmore $593.20
Astor Forest Campsites
David Simmons $1,491.38
Sally R. & Fred J. Alberts $2,369.21
Illena R. Renfrow $2,874.73
Clyde T. Sheffield & Leon M. Lewis $2,584.55
Crescentview Development
Michael M. & Mary Ogilvie $3,470.49
Robert D. & Jane Jackson $1,857.99
Jane Jackson $1,874.64
Jane Jackson $3,110.42
Joseph A. & Anna L. Laver $2,750.52
Ocala Forest Campsites
Helen Knapp $2,092.43
Crescent Drive
Larry G. and Jan S. Johnson $422.23
Lakeview Avenue
Irene S. Gibb $1,099.50
Evan T. and Johnnie P. Brantley $1,466.00
Harvey and Jessie M. Nagel $1,466.00
Agness G. Dohan; Gerald & Norma Irwin; $743.26
Tenants by the Entireties; &
Roxanne Welcome
Marjorie R. Dalton & Frank P. Dalton $3,298.50
Joleen Estates Subdivision
Nancy C. Neff $1,068.55
Joanna Shores
Michael B. & Diane Long $2,103.60
Hilltop Subdivision #3
William I. Dawson $840.83
Birr Park
Raymond W. & Constance Lash $2,725.23
Charles Ekstrom $2,738.24
James P. & Shirley Holm $1,310.25
Crystal Lake Heights
Stuart D. & Jeanne Gilchrist $1,611.30
Michael & Deborah Sopotnick $1,966.09
Donna L. (Taylor) Pincus $1,934.61
F. C. W. & Geneva Kramer III $4,391.78
Accounts Allowed/Courts-Judges
Request for approval of Satisfaction of Judgment for Richard E. White, Case No. 84-10268TT, in the amount of $250.00, and authorized proper signatures on same.
Audits/Education/Reports
Request to acknowledge receipt of Report No. 11907, from the State of Florida, Office of the Auditor General, pertaining to an audit which was performed on the Lake County School Board for fiscal year ending June 30, 1992.
COUNTY MANAGER'S CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Pete Wahl, County Manager, requested that Tab 25, the request to Advertise Vacation Petition No. 686 by Paul A. Young, Friendship Baptist Church, to vacate street, Lady Lake area, be pulled from the Consent Agenda.
On a motion by Commr. Gregg, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following requests, with the exception of Tab 25.
Administrative Services/Budgets
Request for approval of specifications, quotes, encumbering funds previously authorized, payments to be made and other services that do not require bids or quotes, as follows:
(A) Specifications:
(These are specifications only)
(1) Admin. Svc. Specifications for $18,000.00
Corrections Meat & Related Prod.
for the Jail for the
FY 1992-93. Bid will
be a 6-month period.
Bid #020-387-093.
(2) Admin. Svc. Specifications for $18,000.00
Corrections Staple Food Prod. for
the Jail for the FY
1992-93. Bid will
be a 6-month period.
Bid #019-387-093.
(3) Admin. Svc. Specifications for $20,800.00
Corrections Bread & Rolls for
the Jail for the FY
1992-93.
Bid #025-387-093.
(4) Admin. Svc. Specifications for $24,000.00
Corrections Coffee, Tea, Fruit
Drinks for the Jail
FY 1992-93. Bid #
021-387-093.
(5) Admin. Svc. Specifications for $19,200.00
Corrections Dairy Products for
the Jail FY 1992-93.
Bid # 026-380-093.
(C) Approve Quotations and Encumber Funds:
(1) Public Works Sunstate Installers/ $ 2,950.00
Parks & Fac. Low quote to assemble
REC-0060 and install picnic &
playground equip. at
Lake Jem Park.
(2) Public Works Universal Signs & Sales/ $ 2,212.00
Sign Shop Dies for ABC die cutting
RBRS-431 machine. 8" & 6" dies
letters A thru Z.
(3) Health & Gen. White Aluminum Products/ $ 8,133.80
Svc. Fire Enclose open station at
Svc. FS8-135 Mid-Fla. Lakes. All
materials and labor
included. Low Quote.
(4) Health & Gen. A.D. Rosier/Pump & Motor $ 5,865.00
Svc. Fire Assy. for three trucks
Svc. FS9-189 tanker/woods Trucks.
(E) Approve Other Payments and Encumber Funds:
(1) Public Works Hancor Drainage Sys./ $ 2,122.14
Road Oper. 12"/15" & 18" polyethylene
RB-8194 pipe & couplings. County
Bid #005-235-091.
(2) County Mgr. Husebo Advertising/ $38,100.00
Tourist Dev. Approve change order
TDC-090 to P.O. 70560 for the
reprinting of the Lake
county R & R Vacation
Guide. New P.O. total
$62,951.66.
(F) Approve Services That Do Not Require Bids or
Quotes and Encumber Funds:
(1) Corrections Leesburg Regional Medical $ 4,217.25
BIL-14 Center/ Inmate Medical
care for the month of
April & May, 1992.
(2) Corrections Dr. John A. Cowin/ $ 3,824.00
BIL-13 Inmate medical care
for the month of April
and May, 1992
(3) Corrections Dr. Eugene W. Glenn, D.D.S. $ 2,220.00
Medical Inmate dental care for the
MED-124 month of May, l992.
(4) Environmental Camp Dresser & McKee Inc./ $12,384.87
Pollution Payment for stormwater
Control Mgmt. Master Planning-
PC-071 Needs Assessment. Add'l
services not included on
P.O. #61736, Contract
#391.
(5) Environmental Adapco/ Sole source for $ 1,390.00
Mosquito Mgmt. Sherex Arosurf MSF
MC-112 chemical for mosquito
control.
(6) Environmental QED Environmental System $ 6,064.75
Solid Waste Inc./ Sole source for
LFE-86 repair parts to existing
pumps & purchase of 2 new
pumps to replace existing
obsolete pumps in same
area.
(7) Public Works Farner Barley & Assoc./ $ 1,680.00
Engineering Profile survey for
RB-8210 Leesburg By-pass project.
Phase I $720.00.
Phase II $960.00.
(8) Dickey Scales Dickey Scales/ Replace $ 1,010.50
Solid Waste Sola Unit at Astatula I
SW-12389 Landfill. Sola Unit is
surge protector for
scales computer equipment.
(9) Corrections Florida Power/ Change $40,000.00
COR-453 order to cover service
thru time move was made
on June 18, 1992.
(10) Corrections Clements Pest Control/ $ 1,508.00
COR-447 Change order to include
service for Prelude &
Main Jail.
(11) Corrections Peoples Gas Sys./ Gas $39,000.00
COR-455 service for Prelude &
Main jail thru
Sept. 30, 1992.
(12) County Mgr's Florida Dept. of Labor $ 3,738.77
Office & Employment/ Self-
RSK-057 Insurer Assessment
4-01-92 thru 0-30-92.
(13) Public Works Vanasse Hangen Brustlin $ 5,500.00
Special Svc. Inc./ Analysis & Design
RB-8211 Plan for traffic signal
modification for US 44l
Radio Rd. intersection.
Preformed Initial work
on project. Request to
waive purchasing policy
due to the vendor
requested has
documentation on
original project.
(H) Chairman's Signature and Encumber Funds:
(1) Capital Impv. H.O.K./ Request for $64,321.39
Infrastructure approval to execute
Sales Tax amendment #6 to the
Fund scope of services to
the H.O.K. Contract
for design build of
courts building. To
encumber & expend
funds in an amount
not to exceed
$64,321.00.
(I) Chairman's Signature:
(1) Tax Collector Lake Hills Partnership/ $23,799.96
Tag Office Relating to Office Space
in the Lake Hills
Shopping Plaza, Eustis
Florida.
Accounts Allowed/Budget Transfers/Law Library/Courthouse
Corrections Department
Request for approval of the following budget transactions:
Fund: Law Library
Department: Judge's Office Operations
Division: Court System
From: Special Reserve $ 6,553.00
To: Capital Outlay $ 6,553.00
Transfer #: 92-0175
Fund: Sales Tax Bond Construction
Department: Capital Improvements
Division: New Courthouse Project
From: Operating Expenses $225,000.00
To: Operating Expenses $225,000.00
Transfer #: 92-0186
Fund: General
Department: Corrections
Division: Detention
From: Operating Expenses $ 62,200.00
Capital Outlay $ 10,000.00
To: Operating Expenses $ 72,000.00
Transfer #: 92-0189
Accounts Allowed/Contracts, Leases & Agreements
County Attorney
Request for approval of a two (2) month Lease Agreement for the offices located at 201 West Main Street, in the amount of $3,300.00 per month.
Accounts Allowed/Contracts, Leases & Agreements/Landfills
Request for approval of amendment to Public Financial Management, Inc.'s scope of services to include Project #5125-010, Interim Financing, in the amount of $12,373.81; and Project #5125-013, Vendor Negotiations, in the amount of $9,641.25.
Contracts, Leases & Agreements/State Agencies
Environmental Services
Request for authorization for approval of license for Mosquito/Aquatic Plant Management to use St. Johns River Water Management District's lands, and authorized proper signatures on same.
Contracts, Leases & Agreements/Public Health/State Agencies
Request for approval of an amendment to the 1991-92 State/County contract between the Health and Rehabilitative Services Lake County Public Health Unit and the Board of County Commissioners.
Accounts Allowed/Contracts, Leases & Agreements/Fairgrounds
Request from the Lake County Fair Association to utilize the Fairgrounds for the period of March 26, 1993 through May 1, 1993, for the sum of $1.00, and authorization for proper signatures on Lease Agreement.
Accounts Allowed/Grants/Fire Protection
Request for approval of application to Health and Rehabilitative Services for two (2) EMS matching grants for equipment for County Fire Rescue.
Contracts, Leases & Agreements/Libraries
Request for approval of Second Amendment to Support Unit Agreement between the Board of County Commissioners and CLSI, Inc. extending the Agreement for one year to May 30, 1993, and authorized proper signatures on same.
Contracts, Leases & Agreements/Communications/Municipalities
Public Health
Request for approval of Interlocal Agreement on a County owned communications tower with the users of the tower: City of Leesburg, Lake-Sumter Mental Health, Inc. and Florida Regional Emergency Medical Services, Inc.; and authorized proper signatures on same.
Subdivisions/Planning & Development
Request for final plat approval of Garden City, Phase IB, subject to the County Attorney's review and approval.
Accounts Allowed/Roads-County & State/Subdivisions
Request to release an Irrevocable Letter of Credit for performance for the completion of the road in Garden City, Phase IA, in the amount of $6,600.00.
Accounts Allowed/Roads-County & State/Resolutions/Subdivisions
Request to release an Irrevocable Letter of Credit for performance in Cedar Ridge Subdivision, in the amount of $80,000.00; accept an Irrevocable Letter of Credit for maintenance, in the amount of $7,900.00; and accept the following road into the County Maintenance System: Lester Way (#4-6787). (14 lots in District 4)
Accounts Allowed/Bonds/Subdivisions
Request to release a maintenance bond, in the amount of $1,983.00, for Western Pines, Phase II. (10 lots in District 5)
Resolutions/Roads-County & State/Subdivisions
Request to accept the following roads, located in King's Peninsula, into the County Maintenance System: Florida Avenue (#5-7039), Rosamond Drive (#5-7139), and Langlois Place (#5-7239).
Accounts Allowed/Bonds
Request consideration of Release of Reclamation Surety Bond #197829-09, in the amount of $25,000.00 (CUP#89/12/2-3).
Rights-of-Way, Roads & Easements/Deeds
Request to accept the following Non-Exclusive Easement deeds, for the following:
For Large Lot Split
Wolfgang Dueren - District 2
Donald Geatches - District 4
Henry Joslin - District 2
Bonds - Mobile Home
Request for approval of new mobile home bond for John Stearman, Grand Island area, District 5.
Resolutions/Roads-County & State/Subdivisions
Request to accept and execute a resolution accepting Rainbow Lane (#2-1846A) into the County Maintenance System.
Request to accept and execute a resolution accepting Wayne Road (#1-6411B) in the County Maintenance System.
Rights-of-Way, Roads & Easements
Request to accept a maintenance map at the intersection of C-42 and C-439.
Contracts, Leases & Agreements/Municipalities
Request to execute an Interlocal Agreement between Lake County and the City of Leesburg relating to improvements at the Leesburg Municipal Airport, and authorized proper signatures on same.
Accounts Allowed/Bids/Road Projects
Request to advertise for bids for Project No. 18-92, Guerrant Street Widening and Resurfacing and Peru Road "Part" (#5-7961) and Fletcher Road "Part" (#5-7972) Construction Lump Sum Project, at an estimated cost of $383,750.00.
Accounts Allowed/Bids/Road Projects
Request to award and authorize Project No. 15-92, C-42/C-439 Intersection Improvements Lump Sum Construction, to Professional Dirt Service, Inc., and to encumber and expend funds in the amount of $49,325.75, low bid.
Rights-of-Way, Roads & Easements/Municipalities/Road Closings
Request to advertise Road Vacation Petition No. 688, by Ahmed ElDifrawi, Garden City Resort Homeowners Association, Phase I, to vacate road, Royal Palm Drive, Groveland area, District 2.
Request to advertise Road Vacation Petition No. 689, by Angelo J. Adriano, Jr., to vacate road, Gatwick Subdivision, Sorrento area, District 4.
Deeds/Road Projects
Request to accept the following Statutory Warranty Deed:
For Road Project:
Jack L. Hutson and Carol T. Hutson, French Road (#5-7611A)
Rights-of-Way, Roads & Easements/Deeds
Request to accept the following Non-Exclusive Easement Deeds which create public access:
J. Ray Bridges
Midway Industries, Inc.
Norman P. Walters
Daniel H. Judy and Patricia Ann Judy
Bids/Contracts, Leases & Agreements
Tourist Development Council
Request for approval to waive the bid process with regard to the selection of an advertising agency for the Lake County Tourist Development Council, and follow the recommendation of the Tourist Development Council to extend existing contract agreement between Lake County and Husebo Advertising & Public Relations, Inc., for tourist development advertising services.
COUNTY MANAGER'S DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT/GRANTS/PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL
Mr. Pete Wahl, County Manager, appeared before the Board to present the request for authorization for the Chairman's signature on the Wagner-Peyser Grant Application.
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Gregg and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for authorization for the Chairman's signature on the Wagner-Peyser Grant Application.
COUNTY EMPLOYEES/PERSONNEL/PUBLIC WORKS/COURTHOUSE
In response to the request to post and fill the following positions, Commr. Gregg stated that those employees on the janitorial crew who qualify for the position of Crew Leader II and Maintenance Worker I, and wish to apply for said positions, should be given priority consideration.
On a motion by Commr. Gregg, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to post and fill the position of Crew Leader II - Pay Grade 221-01; Salary: $15,225.60.
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to post and fill the position of Maintenance Worker I - Pay Grade 215-01; Salary: $11,336.00.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE
Ms. Linda Gussler, Addressing Specialist, appeared before the Board to answer questions regarding the Addressing Project, and the proposed list of recommended road name changes.
Commr. Bailey brought up for discussion the request to change East Apshawa Road, in District 2, to Cherry Lake Road. Ms. Gussler stated that seventy-one (71) percent of the residents voiced no objection to the road name change.
At this time, Ms. Gussler reviewed the procedure used for road name changes and stated that the property owners receive notification of the name change by certified mail and, if the owners disagree or have an objection, they are instructed to return the notification with their complaint noted.
Mr. Pete Wahl, County Manager, stated that staff will contact each of the property owners living on East Apshawa Road regarding the recommended name change.
Discussion occurred regarding the feasibility of changing East Apshawa Road to Cherry Lake Road, at which time Ms. Kathy McDonald, Interim Health & General Services Director, appeared before the Board and stated that, from the point of view of E-911, they do not support the recommendation that the road name be changed at this time.
Commr. Bailey stated that, for the record, it is his recommendation that East Apshawa Road remain unchanged, and Austin Merrit/Bridges Road, also in District 2, be changed to Youth Camp Road.
Discussion occurred regarding Austin Merrit/Bridges Road, at which time Ms. McDonald stated that staff does support the recommendation to change said road to Youth Camp Road.
At this time, it was noted that the property owners had not received notification of the action being taken by the Board this date regarding the road name changes, and that there is no requirement to notify the property owners of said proceedings. Commr. Swartz suggested that the Board establish a policy that, at
the time property owners receive a certified letter of a road name change, they also receive notice of the date and time of a public hearing on said changes.
Commr. Gregg stated that the road name change policy should be made user friendly, and concurred that property owners should be notified what the date will be, and the intentions of the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Gregg, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to change East Whitney Road, in District 1, to Blackstarr Road.
On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Swartz and carried unanimously, the Board approved to leave East Apshawa Road unchanged; to postpone the request to change Austin Merrit/Bridges Road, in District 2, to Youth Camp Road; and to notify the property owners of a public hearing regarding said change.
On a motion by Commr. Swartz, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to change Poinsettia Drive to Oasis Way, and to change Vista Avenue to Warren Avenue, District 3.
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to leave Bass Road, Quail Road, and Turkey Road unchanged at this time; to change Bass Street to Lunker Drive; to change Bear Road to Bear Creek Road; to change Forest Road to Forest View Road; to change Possum Road to Sleepy Possum Road; to change Snipe Road to Snipe Hunt Road; and to change West Deer Road to Deer Crossing Road, in District 4.
On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to change Bear Road to Bear Claw Road; to change Altoona Road to Bent Tree Road; to change Deer Road to Reindeer Road; and to change Dove Road to Morning Dove Road, in District 5.
CONTRACTS, LEASES AND AGREEMENTS/BIDS/COURTHOUSE
PUBLIC WORKS
Mr. Pete Wahl, County Manager, appeared before the Board to present this request. He stated that, after a thorough study and evaluation of the seven (7) janitorial bid options before the Board this date, staff is recommending approval of bid form C using a cleaning service utilizing Lake County employees at contractor's wage, and also recommending approval of Superior Janitorial Services, which is based in Orlando, for cleaning services at the low proposed price of $269,688.00, and Anago of Orlando for carpet cleaning services, as identified in the staff recommendation.
Commr. Bakich restated earlier comments that, if any of the janitorial crew employees wish to make a job change, they should be given priority consideration for any positions that are posted with the County for which they may be qualified and wish to apply.
Commr. Swartz instructed staff to be certain that those employees who are within a month or two of being vested in the State Retirement System qualify for the retirement system.
Mr. Wahl stated that staff has met with the janitorial crew and two employees have been identified as being within twelve (12) days and seventeen (17) days of being vested in the system. He further stated that those employees will be vested.
Commr. Swartz stated that there is one part time employee that has close to nine (9) years with the County, and he expressed his hope that high priority will be given to those employees who are close to being vested in the State Retirement System. He further stated that retirement benefits are essentially a part of the employment contract, and that the County has the responsibility to do whatever is possible to fulfill what has been the employment contract.
The Chairman, Commr. Bakich, stated that those in the audience who wished to make public comment could do so at this time.
Mr. Fred Sanders, a resident of Leesburg, appeared before the Board to express his concern with the proposed custodial contract being discussed this date.
On a motion by Commr. Gregg, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the recommendation of staff to accept bid form C using a cleaning service utilizing Lake County employees at contractor's wage and recommending Superior Janitorial Services, based in Orlando, at the low proposed price of $269,688.00, and Anago of Orlando for the carpeting cleaning, as identified in the staff recommendation.
ASSESSMENTS/RESOLUTIONS/SUBDIVISIONS
Ms. Annette Star Lustgarten, County Attorney, appeared before the Board and presented the request for approval of a resolution adopting the tentative assessment roll for the collection of non-ad valorem assessments in the "Imperial Terrace West Municipal Service Benefit Unit".
Ms. Lustgarten stated that the schedule has been based on costs that were incurred last year for street lighting in Imperial Terrace West, includes a three percent (3%) administrative cost, and is in anticipation of an inflationary factor of five percent (5%). She stated that a public hearing for adoption of the schedule and the assessment roll is scheduled for August 25, 1992.
On a motion by Commr. Swartz, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for a resolution adopting the tentative assessment roll for the collection of non-ad valorem assessments in the "Imperial Terrace West Municipal Service Benefit Unit".
ADDENDUM NO. 1 - COUNTY MANAGER'S DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
COUNTY MANAGER/COUNTY POLICY
Mr. Pete Wahl, County Manager, appeared before the Board to present his proposal for restructuring the operations of Lake County government. He stated that the two basic functions of government identified in the overview are the staff activity and the operations activity. He stated that the overview also addresses salary issues, separating either or both the staff function and the operations function into the title of Office Directors, Senior Office Directors, Department Directors and Senior Department Directors. He stated that his proposal is identified in his memorandum dated July 15, 1992, and is before the Board this date.
Commr. Gregg expressed his gratification to Mr. Wahl for the timely manner in which he has taken charge of the goal of the Board of County Commissioners to streamline Lake County government.
Mr. Wahl stated that the position of Public Safety Director, which is shown in the summary as being deleted, is not budgeted this current fiscal year. He stated that it is proposed to be filled in F/Y 1993-94, and the deletion is shown against the proposed budget, as opposed to the current budget numbers.
Commr. Swartz expressed his concerns with various issues of the proposed reorganization of Lake County government. He stated that he does not agree with the de-emphasis of Environmental Services and expressed his concern with Environmental Review being placed within the Department of Land Development Regulations. He stated that he opposes the idea of creating new job positions, with job titles and descriptions, and filling those positions without advertising those positions to assure getting the most qualified applicants. He further stated that he finds it unacceptable to create very large salary increases for those positions at a time when employee salaries have been frozen for a year, with only a two percent (2%) cost of living increase this year. Commr. Swartz further stated that he does not agree with the placement of Section 8 Housing under the Department of Community Services, and cannot support the split of the Office of Planning from the Office of Development Regulation.
Commr. Bakich stated that, in terms of streamlining Lake County government, he does not see a de-emphasize on Environmental Services because of a title being removed. He further stated that
he supports the filling of the new job positions with current personnel who are qualified to fill said positions.
Commr. Gregg stated that one of the greatest morale builders in any operation, whether it is business or government, is showing employees that they have the opportunity to progress through the system. He stated that it would be a disservice not to promote current employees, who qualify, into new job openings. He further stated that he is pleased with the job being done and the progress which is being made.
Commr. Bailey expressed his support of the proposed reorganization of Lake County government on a long term basis, which will result in a cost savings and a more efficient government.
Commr. Hanson stated that the proposed reorganization is a step in the right direction and should put the County's organizational framework in place, which will result in future savings for a more efficient and effective government for Lake County.
On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Gregg and carried, the Board approved the restructuring of Lake County government as proposed in Mr. Wahl's memorandum dated July 15, 1992.
Commr. Swartz voted "No".
At this time, Mr. Fred Sanders, a resident of Leesburg, reappeared before the Board to present comments and concerns with the Probation Office being removed from the Clerk of Courts supervision to the Board of County Commissioners supervision, as proposed in the reorganization of County government.
Mr. Wahl addressed Mr. Sanders' concerns and stated that he would be happy to meet with Mr. Sanders to further discuss his concerns.
COUNTY ATTORNEY'S MATTERS
ASSESSMENTS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
SUITS AFFECTING THE COUNTY
Ms. Annette Star Lustgarten, County Attorney, appeared before the Board and presented an update on the Citrus Sun Club settlement. She noted that the payment of the tax certificate was due on July 1, 1992, in the amount of $100,759.00. She stated that a certified check was received on July 2, 1992, in the amount of $100,759.00; however, interest is now due in the amount of $658.00. She stated that Citrus Sun Club has shown good faith by presenting the certified check, and the County is waiting for the difference on the interest due.
Ms. Lustgarten presented an update on the Administrative Hearing process with the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and the petition for intervention, which was filed by Mr. Claude Smoak on behalf of himself, Lake County Cattlemen's Association and the Lake County Farm Bureau. She stated that the Administrative Hearing Officer has granted Mr. Smoak his petition for intervention, subject to his presenting proof at the hearing that he is an affected party. The Hearing Officer also has granted a petition for intervention for the Lake County Cattlemen's Association and the Lake County Farm Bureau; however, the Hearing Officer did not grant Mr. Smoak representative status for those bodies.
COUNTY MANAGER'S DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ASSESSMENTS/LANDFILLS
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS
Mr. Pete Wahl, County Manager, appeared before the Board to present a request for retroactive approval of printing preparation for mailing first class notices for the solid waste assessment, and a contract as recommended for Moore Business Communication Services, in the amount of $9,995.00, with prepaid postage in the amount of $8,543.28.
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried, the Board approved the request as stated above.
Commr. Gregg was not present for the discussion or vote.
COMMISSIONER'S BUSINESS
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried, the Board approved the request for ratification of the Board on financial items which needed to be paid prior to the Board meeting.
Commr. Gregg was not present for the discussion or vote.
APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/COMMITTEES/LANDFILLS
On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the appointment of Mr. Glenn Reed to serve on the Solid Waste Study Committee as a representative of District 5.
MUNICIPALITIES/RESOLUTIONS
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for a resolution to the City of Mount Dora and Mount Dora Women's Club congratulating them on the completion of Kids & Company Playground at Gilbert Park in Mount Dora.
ADDENDUM NO. 1 (CONTINUED)
APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/COMMITTEES/POLLUTION CONTROL
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Gregg and carried unanimously, the Board approved the appointment of Mr. Carroll "Bud" Ward as the Agricultural Representative on the Pollution Control Board. Mr. Ward is being recommended by the Agricultural Committee and will replace Mr. Bill Ray. His term will expire June 5, 1994.
APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/COMMITTEES
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Gregg and carried unanimously, the Board approved the appointment of Mr. Mike Dixon as the Poultry Representative on the Agriculture Committee. His term will expire July 1994.
COUNTY MANAGERS DEPARTMENT BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
GAME & FRESH WATER FISH COMMISSION/ROAD CLOSINGS
Mr. Chuck Pula, Parks & Facilities Director, appeared before the Board to present the request for approval for the Chairman to write a letter to the Game & Fresh Water Fish Commission indicating that the County encourages them not to release the easement at Pearl Street, in Astor, and to proceed with discussion with the County regarding the Game & Fresh Water Fish Commission retaining said easement.
Mr. Pula stated that the Game & Fresh Water Fish Commission have indicated that they are preparing to release the easement at Pearl Street. He stated that this is the only public access available on the St. John's River in that area, and the County currently has plans to increase the number of parking spaces at the Butler Street boat ramp. He further stated that the ramp is in very poor condition, and if said easement is abandoned, it is feared that the County will be responsible for the liability of repairing and fixing said ramp.
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved authorization for the Chairman to write a letter to the Game & Fresh Water Fish Commission indicating that the County encourages them not to release the easement at Pearl Street, in Astor, and to proceed with discussion with the County regarding the Game & Fresh Water Commission retaining said easement.
ADDENDUM NO. 1 - COMMISSIONER'S BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/COMMITTEES/ZONING
On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Gregg and carried unanimously, the Board approved the reappointment of Mr. Tom Chapman to serve as the District No. 2 Representative on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Chapman's appointment will expire on February 28, 1994.
RESOLUTIONS/MUNICIPALITIES
On a motion by Commr. Gregg, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, the Board approved a resolution recognizing the goals of the Town of Lady Lake in adopting the goals and programs of Vision 2000, and proclaiming August 10, 1992 as VISION 2000 DAY in the Town of Lady Lake.
MUNICIPALITIES/REPORTS
Commr. Bailey stated that he would like to invite Mr. Jacob Stewart, City of Orlando, to make a presentation to the Board on the City of Orlando's Points of Light volunteer program.
Commr. Hanson noted that plans are being made to have Mr. Stewart make a presentation on the Points of Light program before the end of the year.
MUNICIPALITIES/MEETINGS
Commr. Hanson noted that the District 4 Townhall Meeting, which was to be held on August 20, 1992, has been canceled and will be rescheduled at a later time.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 10:15 a.m.
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G. RICHARD SWARTZ, JR., CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
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JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK
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