The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, November 17, 1992 at 9:00 a.m., in the Board of County Commissioner's Meeting Room, Lake County Administration Building, Tavares, Florida. Commissioners present at the meeting were: G. Richard Swartz, Jr., Chairman; Rhonda H. Gerber; Don Bailey; Catherine Hanson, Vice Chairman; and Welton G. Cadwell. Others present were: Annette Star Lustgarten, County Attorney; Peter F. Wahl, County Manager; Ava Kronz, Assistant to the County Manager; James C. Watkins, Clerk; Barbara Lehman, Finance Director; and Marlene S. Foran, Deputy Clerk.

Mr. Watkins presided over the opening ceremony of the Board of County Commissioners meeting.

Reverend Don Pratt, First Baptist Church of Umatilla, gave the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Gene Glenn, City of Tavares.

COMMISSIONERS

Judge Don F. Briggs presided over the Investiture of the newly elected County Commissioners. He administered the Oath of Office to Rhonda H. Gerber, G. Richard Swartz, Jr., and Welton G. Cadwell.

APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/COMMISSIONERS

Mr. Watkins opened up the floor for nominations for the position of Chairman Pro Tem of the Board of County Commissioners.

Commr. Swartz nominated Commr. Don Bailey for the position of Chairman Pro Tem for the 1993 year.

Commr. Bailey opened up the floor for nominations for the position of Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners for the 1993 year.

Commr. Gerber nominated Commr. Richard Swartz for the position of Chairman for the 1993 year.

There being no other nominations, Commr. Bailey called for a vote on the nomination, which carried unanimously.

COMMISSIONERS

At this time, Commr. Swartz introduced elected officials and dignitaries present in the audience, and each Commissioner introduced family members present.

APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/COMMISSIONERS

Commr. Swartz opened up the floor for nominations for the position of Vice Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners for the 1993 year.

Commr. Cadwell nominated Commr. Catherine Hanson for the position of Vice Chairman for the 1993 year. There being no other nominations, Commr. Swartz called for a vote on the nomination, which carried unanimously.

MINUTES

Regarding the Minutes of October 20, 1992 (Regular Meeting), the following changes were requested:

Page 15, Line 9 - insert after "request" (concerning Affordable Housing).

Page 18, Line 17 - change "submitted" to revised.

On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of October 20, 1992, (Regular Meeting), as amended.

On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Gerber and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of October 22, 1992 (Umatilla Town Hall Meeting), as presented.

Regarding the Minutes of October 27, 1992 (Regular Meeting), clarification was made to the misspelling of words as requested by the Board, and the following changes were requested:

Page 8, Line 24 - change "lot" to scale.

Page 11, Line 19 - insert after "vote" to be consistent with the vote that the Board had previously taken on the side of the applicant.

Page 14, Line 31 - insert Based on the Land Development Regulations(LDRs), the developer will be required to connect to city utilities, if they are available and consistent with the ordinance.

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of October 27, 1992 (Regular Meeting), as amended.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS

CLERK OF COURT'S CONSENT AGENDA

On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Cadwell and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following requests:

Accounts Allowed

Request for payment of Warrant No. 159226 through Warrant No. 159727, for the following accounts:

County Transportation Trust General Revenue

Fire Districts Private Industry Council

Landfills Mosquito Control

Aquatic Weed Capital Outlay

Section 8 Law Library

Insurance Fund Countywide Library

Commissary Trust Fund Road Impact

Resort & Development Fund Tax Miscellaneous/Gas Fund

Animal Shelter Trust Fund Emergency 911 Fund

Sales Tax Capital Projects

Bonds - Contractor

Request for approval of the following Contractor Bonds:

New

415-93 A. J. Hendrix Roofing, Inc.

873-93 Don Smith (Masonry)

3060-94 Amos E. Smith (Residential)

4359-93 Abbott Electric of Ocala, Inc.

4869-93 Ronald Hagadorn (Pool Maintenance)

5039-93 Nancy L. Hopkins d/b/a Golden Triangle Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (Heating & Air Conditioning)

5067-93 Donald Bailey d/b/a Hi-Tech Construction, Inc. (Electrical)

5158-93 Randall G. Forth d/b/a Living Products (Residential)

5167-93 Ray R. Adams (Class B. Air Conditioning)

5168-93 George S. Anderson, Jr. d/b/a George Anderson Contracting (Residential)

Accounts Allowed/Courts-Judges

Request for approval of Satisfaction of Judgment for Elias Cuevas, Case No. 90-1852FA, in the amount of $250.00, and authorized proper signature on same.

County Property

Request by the Mid-Florida Lakes Volunteer Fire Association for the County to donate to them a 1970 Ford pickup truck, Property No. 10309. The vehicle has been declared surplus.

Appointments-Resignations/Committees

Request to acknowledge receipt of resignation of Edward Bergman, Jr. from the Board of Adjustments.

Accounts Allowed/Reports

Request to acknowledge receipt of monthly distribution of revenue from Traffic/Criminal Cases, month ending October 31, 1992, in the amount of $110,314.03. Same period last year: $155,378.38.

COUNTY MANAGER'S CONSENT AGENDA

Commr. Hanson requested that Tab 5, Approval for Chairman to write a letter to the Forest Service indicating the County has no objection to the Fiscal Year 1993 Forestry Plan, be pulled from the County Manager's Consent Agenda for the purpose of discussion.

Mr. Pete Wahl, County Manager, provided clarification to Tab 1, Budget Transfers, stating that revised numbers have been provided this date; and to Tab 15, Request approval to advertise for bids for Project #3-93 (#4-5371) Abrams Road Widening and Resurfacing.

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Gerber and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following requests, with the exception of Tab 5.

Accounts Allowed/Budget Transfers

Request for transfer of funds in various departments, as follows:

1. Fund: General

Department: Corrections

From: Personal Services $352,632

Operating Expenses 15,698

Capital Outlay 22,500

Contingency 129,485

Total $520,315

To: Personal Services 342,685

Operating Expenses 177,629

Total $520,315

Transfer #: 92-0301

2. Fund: General

Department: Tax Collector

From: Contingency $77,074

To: Transfer-Tax Collector $77,074

Transfer #: 92-0302

3. Fund: General

Department: Administrative Service

Division: Purchasing

From: Capital Outlay $ 264

Operating Expenses $ 7,215

Contingency $ 6,560

To: Personal Services $14,039

Transfer #: 92-0339

4. Fund: General

Department: Supervisor of Elections

From: Personal Services $ 3,288

Operating Expenses $ 7,906

Total $11,194

To: Personal Services $11,192

Operating Expenses 2

Total $11,194

Transfer #: 92-0300

5. Fund: General

Department: Supervisor of Elections

From: Personal Services $ 2,396

Operating Expenses 12,359

Total $14,755

To: Personal Services $14,569

Operating Expenses 186

Total $14,755

Transfer #: 92-0303

6. Fund: Emergency 911

Department: Health & General Services

Division: Emergency 911

From: Operating Expenses $ 809

Debt Service $25,212

Total $26,021

To: Personal Services 970

Dept Service 25,051

Total $26,021

Transfer #: 92-0342

7. Fund: Sales Tax Bond Construction

Department: Capital Improvements

From: Capital Outlay $ 97,664

To: Personal Services $ 8,316

Operating Expenses $ 57,348

Capital Outlay $ 32,000

Total $ 97,664

Transfer #: 92-0311

8. Fund: Mosquito/Aquatic Plant Management

Department: Environmental Services

Division: Mosquito/Aquatic Plant

From: Personal Services $ 22,878

To: Personal Services $ 22,878

Transfer #: 92-0343

9. Fund: General

Department: Planning and Development

Division: Planning

From: Operating Expenses $ 16,500

To: Operating Expenses $ 16,500

Transfer #: 92-0310

10. Fund: Countywide Fire

Department: Health & General Services

Division: Public Safety

From: Operating Expenses $ 12,904

To: Transfer-Tax Collector $ 12,904

Transfer #: 92-0344

11. Fund: Self Insurance-Comprehensive

Department: Personnel and Risk Management

Division: Insurance and Risk Management

From: Transfer-Other Funds $659,833

To: Special Reserve $659,833

Transfer #: 92-0345

12. Fund: Self Insurance-Group

Department: Personnel and Risk Management

Division: Insurance and Risk Management

From: Special Reserve $733,030

To: Transfer-Other Funds $733,030

Transfer #: 92-0346

13. Fund: General

Department: Community Services

Division: Probation and Court Services

From: Contingency $ 8,000

To: Operating Expenses $ 8,000

Transfer #: 93-0017

14. Fund: Countywide Fire

Department: Fire & Emergency Services

Division: Fire/Rescue

From: Contingency $14,987

To: Personal Services $14,987

Transfer #: 93-0020

Accounts Allowed/Ambulances-Hospital Districts

Request for authorization to pay Monthly Medical Hospital bill, in the amount of $107,038.23, and the Medicaid Nursing Home bill, in the amount of $32,199.47, for the month of September.

County Manager/Courthouse

Request for placement of a drop box by Federal Express Corporation at the Lake County Judicial Center.

Bonds/Clerk/Property Appraiser/Tax Collector/Sheriff

Request to set the amount and approve the bonds of the Clerk of Courts, in the amount of $5,000.00; Property Appraiser, in the amount of $1,000.00; Tax Collector, in the amount of $30,000.00; and Sheriff, in the amount of $25,000.00.

Accounts Allowed/Contracts, Leases & Agreements/Maintenance

Facilities & Capital Improvements

Request for approval of an escrow agreement between Lake County and Superior Janitorial Services in the amount of $15,000.00.

Bonds - Mobile Home

Request to cancel the following mobile home bonds:

Cora Wiley - Dona Vista area - District 5

Mark Copeland & Maria Copeland - Lady Lake area - District 5

Rights-of-Way, Roads & Easements/Deeds

Request to accept the following non-exclusive easement deeds for:

Terry W. Edwards, Jr. - District 2

Marvin and Pamela Smallwood - District 1

Accounts Allowed/Planning

Request for approval for payment of Invoice Number 11553, from Carlton, Fields, Ward, Emmanuel, Smith & Cutler, in the amount of $27,093.76, for professional services.

Accounts Allowed/Purchasing

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:

(D) Encumber Funds Previously Authorized

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION OF ITEM AMOUNT

(E) Approve Other Payments and Encumber Funds

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION OF ITEM AMOUNT

(F) Approve Services That Do Not Require Bids

or Quotes and Encumber Funds

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION OF ITEM AMOUNT

(H) Chairman's Signature and Encumber Funds

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION OF ITEM AMOUNT

Contracts, Leases & Agreements/Solid Waste/Landfills

Request for approval to extend current commercial franchise limits of existing solid waste franchise to include residential collection.

Grants/Public Services/Reports

Request for approval of fourth quarter Waste Tire Grant request for reimbursement, and authorized proper signature of same.

Emergency Management/Public Services

Request for adoption of the Lake County Hazardous Materials Emergency Plan update.

Rights-of-Way, Roads & Easements

Request to accept a maintenance map on Abrams Road (#4-5371).

Accounts Allowed/Bids/Road Projects

Request approval to advertise for bids for Project #3-93, Abrams Road Widening and Resurfacing (#4-5371), at an estimated cost of $285,000.00 from CTT Funds, and Washington Avenue Widening and Resurfacing, at an estimated cost of $228,000.00 from Road Impact Fee Benefit District 2. Commissioner District 4.

Accounts Allowed/Bids/Road Projects

Request approval to advertise for bids for Project #4-93, C-44A/C-44C Intersection Improvement, at an estimated cost of $300,000.00 from Impact Fee Benefit District 1.

Accounts Allowed/Bids/Road Projects

Request approval to advertise for bids for Project #5-93, Lakeshore Drive/Oswalt Road Intersection Improvement and C-48/U.S. 27 Right Turn Lane Construction Lump Sum Project, at an estimated cost of $155,000.00, from Road Impact Fee Benefit District 4 ($40,000), and District 5 ($155,000). Commissioner District 2.

Rights-of-Way, Roads & Easements/Deeds

Request to accept a Non-Exclusive Easement Deed to create access to property owned by Jim Hull and Sandra K. Hull in the City of Minneola.

Deeds/Road Projects/Rights-of-Way, Roads & Easements

STATUTORY WARRANTY DEEDS

For Minor Site Plan:

Todd N. Chapman and Lisa Renee Chapman, Radio Road - #1-3/5433

For Minor Lot Split:

James Clinton Lowe, Jr., and Ann Mattson Lowe - S.R. 19

L. A. Bradley and Margie N. Bradley - C-561

Data Evaluation Corporation, A Florida Corporation - Demko Road - #5-8371

James Barnard - Demko Road - #5-8371

Rudy Hitchcock and Barbara D. Hitchcock - Fletcher Road - #5-7972

William H. Dailey, Jr., and Ruth E. Dailey - Lake Nellie Road - #2-0542

For Road Projects:

William E. Wrinkle, III and Veronica G. Wrinkle - French Road - #5-7611A

John F. Horvath and Antonia Horvath - Mattioda - #2-1113

Edward P. Shanaughy and Angela Shanaughy - Mattioda - #2-1113

Edwin J. Bard - East Redwing - #2-1124

Roads-County & State/Deeds

Request approval of the following recommendations on the release of Murphy Act State Road Reservations as follows:

Deed No. 946 - Daniel R. Redmond & Joan M. Redmond - Norris Replat, Town of Minneola - Reserve 30 feet from centerline on Bloxam Avenue and reserve 30 feet from centerline on Osceola Street per letter from Town Clerk.

Deed No. 21684 - Leo Douglas Knoblett and Edith Sherrod Knoblett, Indian Hills Subdivision, City of Clermont - Reserve 50 feet from centerline on West Minnehaha Avenue per letter from City Manager, Wayne Saunders.

Rights-of-Way, Roads & Easements/Municipalities/Road Closings

Request to advertise Road Vacation Petition No. 697 by Mitrodora Koenen, to vacate easement, Map of Groveland Farms, Clermont Area, Commissioner District 2.

Request to advertise Road Vacation Petition No. 699, by Flora Adkison, represented by Morton Aulls, to vacate street, unrecorded plat of Bloomfield, Yalaha area, Commissioner District 3.

Request to advertise Road Vacation Petition No. 700, by George Graham, to vacate plat (Lake Yale Cove), Umatilla, Commissioner District 5.

Request to advertise Road Vacation Petition No. 701, by Dale Kopplin, to vacate portion of easement, Lake Joanna Estates, Eustis area, Commissioner District 4.

Request to advertise Road Vacation Petition No. 702 by Robert Fischer, to vacate Drainage Easement, Quail Pointe at Silver Lake, Leesburg area, Commissioner District 3.

COUNTY MANAGER'S DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS (CON'T.)

COMMISSIONERS/STATE AGENCIES

Commr. Hanson presented the request for the Chairman to write a letter to the Forest Service indicating that Lake County has no objection to the Fiscal Year 1993 Forestry Plan. She stated that representatives from the Agricultural Stabilization & Conservation Services Office, State Division of Forestry and the Soil & Water Conservation District, met with Mr. James Barker, Director of Environmental Services, to discuss forest planting and options that are available to Lake County in terms of a long term investment and environmental concerns.

On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for the Chairman to write a letter to the Forest Service indicating the County has no objections to the Fiscal Year 1993 Forestry Plan.

COMMISSIONERS

Commr. Swartz noted that there will be a time set aside during the Board of County Commissioners meetings, starting this date, for the purpose of public comment from the audience on any issues of concern that they may wish to bring to the attention of the Board.

Commr. Swartz stated that the new Lake County Board of County Commissioners represents an opportunity for a new beginning in Lake County, at which time he pledged that a new beginning will unite the people of Lake County.

RECESS AND REASSEMBLY

At 9:30 a.m., the Chairman announced that the Board would recess, and reconvene at 10:00 a.m.

TIMES CERTAIN

COMMITTEES/REPORTS

Mr. Glenn Tyre, Chairman, representing the Industrial Development Authority (IDA), appeared before those present to present a report to promote a positive and clear understanding of the history, mission, and activities of the IDA.

Mr. Tyre presented a brief history of the IDA and stated that the seven (7) member IDA is authorized, and empowered to issue industrial revenue bonds and other debt obligations to finance the costs of projects concurred on the County and other local governmental bodies by the Florida Industrial Development Financing Act. He stated that the IDA may also acquire by lease, purchase, or purchase option real and personal property for use as sites for the location of industrial projects.

Mr. Tyre stated that the IDA is currently completing the installation of infrastructure on Phase I of the Lake County Central Park. He stated that two industrial tenants have been successfully recruited. American Hotel Registry will add up to twenty-five (25) new jobs; and Carroll Fulmer & Company, Inc., a freight carrier, who is relocating headquarters from Orlando to Lake County, will bring approximately sixty-five (65) new employees into the market place in Lake County.

Mr. Tyre stated that the IDA has the ability to approve, authorize and issue industrial revenue bonds, in order to assist in industrial development. Since March of 1987, the IDA has issued eight (8) industrial revenue bonds, for a total of $8,480,000. The bond revenue from these issues has been used for land, building and equipment to expand the economic base of Lake County, and has resulted in the addition or retention of over 250 jobs.

Mr. Tyre stated that members of the Industrial Development Authority are present in the audience today as a demonstration to the Lake County Board of County Commissioners that they recognize that the accomplishments of their goals is an interdependent and

cooperative activity. At this time, Mr. Tyre introduced Mr. Edd Holder, Mr. Kendall Spencer, and Mr. Claude Smoak.

Mr. Tyre stressed the importance of increased communication with the Board of County Commissioners and stated that the IDA will be providing current status reports of accomplishments on a more frequent basis than has been done in the past. He stated that the specific purpose and responsibility of the IDA is to accomplish industrial development, job creation and job retention, and to share the mission, the purpose, and the responsibilities of that challenge, and work together with other representatives and organizations of Lake County to accomplish those goals. He stated, during 1993, they hope to work with the Lake County School Board, the Vo-Tec Center, Lake Sumter Community College, Florida Job Services, Private Industry Council, Tourist Development Commission, United Chambers of Lake County and the Lake County Chamber of Commerce.

Commr. Bailey stated that he would like to suggest that the Board approve a resolution expressing support of the Industrial Development Authority and making jobs for economic development in Lake County a priority. He noted that Commr. Hanson is looking at the issue of an Economic Summit and encouraged her to work with the IDA and Mr. Rick Tesch, President of the Economic Development Council.

Commr. Hanson stated that the purpose of the Economic Summit is to bring together all entities in the County, which are involved in economic development, for a panel discussion on what can be done to address the issue of economic development.

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to draft a resolution, to be brought back to the Board that would establish economic development and the Economic Summit as the number one priority.

PUBLIC COMMENT

ROADS-COUNTY & STATE/MEETINGS/PUBLIC SERVICES

At this time, the Chairman announced that the time had arrived for public comment from those present in the audience who wished to address the Board.

Mr. Roy Sebring, a local resident, appeared before those present to address the issue of road work currently taking place on Radio Road and stated that the road work terminates at the corner of Radio Road and Post Street. Mr. Sebring questioned if said work was to be continued south on Radio Road. Mr. Stivender responded that Radio Road will be widened from Jackson Street to Highway 44.

Mr. George Winters, a resident of Paisley, appeared before those present and stated that he would like to see a prioritized agenda of the items that were addressed during the election campaign.

Mr. Mike Cronin, a resident of Clermont, appeared before those present and stated that he would like the Board to consider moving the Board meetings to an evening time so that those working can attend and express their views.

Discussion occurred regarding the scheduling of the Board of County Commissioners meetings to an evening time. At this time, Commr. Swartz directed staff to review the issue of scheduling the third meeting of each month, which would be zoning meetings and all public hearings, to an evening time.

Mr. August P. Strachovsky, a resident of Leesburg, appeared before those present to address the issues of keeping Lake County taxes reasonable at a "bare bones minimum", informing the public of what the options are on major issues, and the use of surplus money to pay the debt service.

COUNTY MANAGER'S DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS (CON'T.)

APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/STATE AGENCIES

Mr. Pete Wahl, County Manager, appeared before the Board to present the request for the recommendation of Mr. Russell Giesy, to replace Terry Courneya, to the University of Florida Institute of

Food & Agricultural Sciences as the Lake County Cooperative Extension Service Director. He noted that Commr. Hanson and himself have interviewed two candidates, Dr. Cathy Neal and Mr. Russel Giesy, for said position.

Commr. Hanson stated that Dr. Neal would continue to be an asset to the County with her expertise in the field of horticulture, and Mr. Giesy would bring his expertise in the field of animal science as the County Extension Director. She stated that together they would make a very good team.

On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Cadwell and carried unanimously, the Board approved the recommendation to authorize the appointment of Mr. Russell Giesy to the University of Florida Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) as the Lake County Cooperative Extension Service Director.

APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/COMMITTEES

Commr. Swartz presented the request for adoption of a policy which would authorize the Administrative Assistant to the County Manager to advertise various boards and committee vacancies as they occur, and to compile a report to the Board on applications received.

On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for adoption of a policy which would authorize advertisement of vacancies on boards and committees as they occur.

PUBLIC SERVICES/RIGHTS-OF-WAY, ROADS AND EASEMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for removal of underground tanks in right-of-way on Highway 44 South of Lisbon, and to provide all necessary documents to the Department of Environmental Regulations (DER) for the closure of this site.

BONDS/REPORTS/PUBLIC SERVICES

Mr. Pete Wahl, County Manager, appeared before the Board to present the request for permission to advertise a Request for Proposal (RFP) from consulting engineers relative to the development of a project feasibility report that will refinance existing variable rate bonds to a fixed interest rate.

COMMISSIONER'S BUSINESS

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Gerber and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for ratification of financial items which needed to be paid prior to the Board meeting.

ADDENDUM NO. 1

COUNTY MANAGER'S CONSENT AGENDA

On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following requests:

Accounts Allowed/Bonds/Elections

Request for approval of the bond for the Supervisor of Elections, Ms. Emogene Stegall, in the amount of $5,000.00, as outlined in Florida Statutes.

Accounts Allowed/Budgets/Resolutions

Request for approval of a resolution to amend the Fiscal Year 1991/92 Infrastructure Sales Tax Debt Service Fund in order to receive unanticipated revenue, in the amount of $209,267.00, from the Infrastructure Sales Tax Revenue Fund.

Appointments-Resignations/Community Services

Request for confirmation of the appointment of Ms. Allison Thall to the Interim Planning Group as the designed replacement for Mr. Lonnie Strickland.

COMMISSIONER'S BUSINESS

RESOLUTIONS

Commr. Hanson presented the request for a proclamation declaring the period of November 20 through November 27, 1992 as Farm-City Week in Lake County. She stated that the Tavares Kiwanis Club and Farm Bureau will be holding a luncheon on November 19, 1992 honoring Farm-City Week.

On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for a proclamation declaring the period of November 20 through November 27, 1992 as Farm-City Week in Lake County.

RECESS AND REASSEMBLY

At 10:45 a.m., the Chairman announced that the Board would recess for five minutes, and reconvene at 10:50 a.m.

ADDENDUM NO. 2

COUNTY MANAGER/PERSONNEL/CORRECTIONS/PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

PURCHASING

Mr. Pete Wahl, County Manager, appeared before the Board to present the request for modification to the existing County organizational structure, which was approved by the Board in July 1992, and as addressed in his memo to the Board dated November 17, 1992. He stated that he has identified three areas which he will be addressing this date as follows: Issue One: County Manager's Support; Issue Two: Lake County Correctional Facility; and Issue Three: Planning and Development.

Mr. Wahl stated that he is requesting and recommending that a position be created as Deputy County Manager, and that Mr. Bob McKee be appointed to said position, with no additional increase in his current salary. The position of Deputy County Manager will be responsible for the day to day management and operation of the Purchasing Division, the Lake County Correctional Facility, and a new entity entitled the Information Services Division.

Mr. Wahl stated that he is requesting and recommending that the position of Director of the Department of Corrections be eliminated, that the title of Corrections Major be changed to Operations Director, and that the Operations Director return to the County Manager's office, within 30 days, an internal restructuring of the Department of Corrections aimed at reducing administrative overhead.

Mr. Wahl stated that, in the restructuring which occurred in July 1992, he requested that Planning and Development be separated into the overall County planning function and the application of regulatory function; however, the separation of the two functions represents an unnecessary fragmentation of the overall planning

process. He stated that he continues to support the implementation of a "one-stop" permitting approach, and the incorporation of Environmental Management as part of the planning and development area.

Mr. Wahl stated that he is requesting and recommending that the current Office of Planning and the Department of Land Development Regulation be eliminated; that a Department of Planning and Development Services be reinstated, consisting of a Division of Environmental Management, a Division of Planning, and a One-Stop Permitting Center to be comprised of the Building Section, the Code Compliance Section and the Development Regulation Section. He stated that it is his recommendation that the Planning and Development Services Department be headed by a Senior Department Director.

Mr. Wahl stated that the net annualized fiscal impact to the County (including salary and fringe benefits) results in a Net Cost Savings of $119,531.44.

Commr. Bailey stated that he appreciates the net savings that the recommendations presented this date have provided, however, feels he needs to further review the issue of the proposed Planning and Development reorganization.

Discussion occurred regarding the issue of the restructuring of Planning and Development, at which time it was the decision of the Board to postpone Issue Three: Planning and Development.

On a motion by Commr. Cadwell, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the reorganizations as outlined in Issue One: County Manager's Support and Issue Two: Lake County Correctional Facility, and as stated in the memo dated November 17, 1992 from Mr. Pete Wahl; and Items A, B, C, and D as follows:

A. The County Attorney be directed to amend all necessary resolutions, ordinances and other legal documents of Lake County to reflect the new organizational structure effective the first pay period in December, 1992.

B. All Personnel actions necessary under the new structure to be prepared effective the start of the first pay period in December, 1992.

C. The Finance Department, under the Clerk of the Court, be requested to modify and make such amendments as may be necessary to the County Budget effective the first pay period in December, 1992, to reflect the revised organizational structure of Lake County.

D. Senior Department Director position for Planning & Development Services be authorized for advertising.

COUNTY ATTORNEY'S MATTERS

SUITS AFFECTING THE COUNTY/STATE AGENCIES

Ms. Annette Star Lustgarten, County Attorney, informed the Board that the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is expected to sign the Stipulated Settlement Agreement to the Lake County Comprehensive Plan this week.

Ms. Lustgarten stated that the Land Use Plan Amendment, in relation to the Comprehensive Plan, was formally transmitted to the Department of Community Affairs on November 13, 1992, as required by State Statute.

There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 11:10 a.m.

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G. RICHARD SWARTZ, JR., CHAIRMAN

ATTEST:

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JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK

msf/11-20-92/11-17-92

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in special session on Tuesday, November 17, 1992 at 5:05 p.m., in the Board of County Commissioner's Meeting Room, Lake County Administration Building, Tavares, Florida. Commissioners present at the meeting were: G. Richard Swartz, Jr., Chairman; Don Bailey; Catherine Hanson; Welton G. Cadwell; and Rhonda H. Gerber. Others present were: Annette Star Lustgarten, County Attorney; Peter F. Wahl, County Manager; Ava Kronz, Assistant to the County Manager; and Marlene S. Foran, Deputy Clerk.

ORDINANCES/PUBLIC SERVICES/PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

Ms. Annette Star Lustgarten, County Attorney, stated that the proposed Ordinance Amending Chapter 15, Lake County Code, Land Development Regulations, Road and School Impact Fees before the Board this date will be the revised Ordinance attached to the memo dated November 9, 1992.

Ms. Lustgarten presented a summary of the proposed ordinance and stated that Section 1, pages 2 through 5, amends Section 15.00.02, Definitions, of the Road Impact Fee provisions of the Lake County Land Development Regulations. She stated that new definitions have been incorporated relating to affordable housing and nonsite-related improvements and site-related improvements.

Ms. Lustgarten stated that language has been incorporated in Section 2, pages 5 through 7, in relation to a graduated reduction in impact fees based upon the income level of the persons served, and the type of housing to be provided as recommended by the Lake County Affordable Housing Task Force.

Ms. Lustgarten noted a change on Page 6, Line 30, in relation to the Lake County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, in anticipation of a name change that will be considered. She further stated that language has been incorporated, in the Affordable Housing section of the proposed Road and School Impact

Fees Ordinance, that will permit a reduction in road impact fees for a not-for-profit corporation established for the sole purpose of providing affordable housing, and expanding the types of applicants that may qualify for a reduction in impact fees.

Ms. Lustgarten reviewed language on Page 8, Line 6, in relation to how the road impact fee districts and the cities within the road impact fee districts will function.

Ms. Lustgarten stated that language in Section 5, Page 11, in relation to School Impact Fees, reflects a Fee Schedule, noting that the Ordinance provides for an automatic increase in fees based on the Implicit Price Deflator of the Gross Domestic Product as of October 1.

Ms. Lustgarten noted one proposed amendment on Page 12, Line 1, changing "National" to Domestic.

Commr. Swartz opened the meeting for public comment on the Revised Proposed Ordinance Amending Chapter 15, Lake County Code, Land Development Regulations, Road and School Impact Fees.

Mr. Charles Langley, City Engineer, City of Leesburg, appeared before the Board and expressed concerned with the administrative regulations and guidelines. He questioned if guidelines will be available prior to the approval of the Ordinance and noted that it will be difficult for cities to collect the impact fees addressed in the Ordinance without said guidelines. Discussion occurred regarding language on Page 8, Section 3. (C); at which time Mr. Langley suggested that, on Line 11, the word "shall" be changed to may. He further suggested that language be inserted on Line 19 which states that the advisory group be included in the decision making.

Ms. Cecelia Bonifay, Attorney, appeared before the Board and stated that the language that has been added for Affordable Housing is very good. She addressed the issues of multi-family affordable housing, and how to give credit to nonsite-related and site-improvements. She further stated that the language on Page 4,

Nonsite-Related Improvements, does not address the extent of the credit.

At this time, the Chairman closed the public portion of the meeting on the Ordinance amending the Road and School Impact Fees.

Ms. Lustgarten reviewed the proposed language changes as follows:

Page 12, Line 1 - change "National" to Domestic.

Page 8, Line 11 - change "shall" to may.

Page 8, Line 25-26 - insert language which states Reallocation of funds shall be presented to the Road Benefit District Committee for consideration.

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Cadwell and carried unanimously, the Board approved the amendments, as noted above by the County Attorney.

Commr. Swartz stated that the second public hearing on the Ordinance amending Chapter 15, Lake County Code, Land Development Regulations, Road and School Impact Fees will be held on November 25, 1992.

At this time, Ms. Lustgarten presented the Proposed Ordinance Amending Chapter XI, Signs, Land Development Regulations of the Lake County Code. She stated that staff would like to pull Section 1, Page 1 - 3, which deals with entrance signs or subdivision identification signs for the purpose of further review of said issues.

Ms. Lustgarten stated that before the Board this evening is an ordinance addressing the issues as outlined in a moratorium ordinance adopted by the Board in September, which prohibited the issuance of building permits for any off-site billboards on interstate highways, limited access highways, and the corridor along the Florida Turnpike. She stated that the moratorium ordinance required that an ordinance addressing the issues come back before the Board before November 30, 1992.

Ms. Lustgarten stated that the direction of the Board was to track the language of the State Statutes as closely as possible in relation to space and other matters.

Ms. Lustgarten stated that agriculture and ranchette zoning districts have been deleted, and county roads and highways have been added to the scope of the ordinance. She stated that clarification has been made to the placement of off-site signs, which require a one-hundred (100) foot setback from any residential zoning district, which includes the agricultural zoning district, from any street, railroad, canal, church, school, cemetery, public reservation public playground, state or national forest.

Ms. Lustgarten stated that on Page 4, Line 31 the word height should be inserted after the word "structure".

Commr. Swartz opened the meeting for public comment on the Ordinance amending Chapter XI, Lake County Land Development Regulations of the Lake County Code, Signs.

Mr. Pat Smallwood, Smallwood Sign Company, appeared before the Board and stated that the current Lake County Sign Ordinance contains several loopholes in relation to the Florida Turnpike and the double stacking of signs. He noted that the amendments before the Board this date adequately addresses those issues. Mr. Smallwood suggested that language be inserted on Page 4, Line 21, which states "A building permit is required for each off-site sign allowed per site."

Discussion occurred regarding language on Page 3, Line 24 regarding Off-site signs. Ms. Lustgarten noted that an amendment has been proposed, which states that off-site signs "on interstate highways, federal-aid primary highways, limited access highways and state road and highways in the state highway system" shall not exceed seven hundred seventy-five (775) square feet in total display area.

At this time, the Chairman closed the public comment portion of the meeting on the Ordinance amending Chapter XI, Lake County Land Development Regulations of the Lake County Code, Signs.

Ms. Lustgarten reviewed the proposed changes as follows:

Page 3, Line 24 - insert (A); and insert after "signs" on interstate highways, federal-aid primary highways,

limited access highways and state road and highways in the state highway system.

Page 3, Line 26 - insert (B) Off-site signs on county roads and highways shall not exceed four hundred fourteen (414) square feet in total display area.

Page 4, Line 6 - insert after "highway" or a limited access highway.

Page 4, Line 9 - delete "a limited access highway".

Page 4, Line 21 - insert after "allowed" Off-site signs shall be limit to one sign face. "Sign face" means the part of the sign, including trim and backgrounds, which contains the message or informative contents.

Page 4, Line 31 - insert after "structure" the word height.

Page 4, Line 32 - insert after "way" "Sign structure" means all the interrelated parts and material, such as beams, poles and stringers, which are constructed for the purpose of supporting or displaying a message or informative contents.

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the deletion of Section 1 of the proposed Sign Ordinance regarding residential and entrance signs.

On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Gerber and carried unanimously, the Board approved the proposed amendments to the Sign Ordinance as outlined by the County Attorney and as stated above.

Commr. Swartz stated that the second public hearing on the Ordinance amending Chapter XI, Lake County Land Development Regulations of the Lake County Code, Signs will be held on November 25, 1992.

There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.

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G. RICHARD SWARTZ, JR., CHAIRMAN

ATTEST:

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JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK

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