A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

BUDGET WORKSHOP

JULY 12, 1995

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in special session on Wednesday, July 12, 1995, 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: Rhonda H. Gerber, Chairman; William "Bill" H. Good, Vice Chairman; G. Richard Swartz; Catherine C. Hanson; and Welton G. Cadwell. Others present were: Sue B. Whittle, Interim County Manager; Ava Kronz, BCC Office Manager; and Marlene S. Foran, Deputy Clerk.

It was noted that the following individuals were present from the Clerk's Finance, Audit & Budgets Department: Barbara F. Lehman, Chief Deputy Clerk; Sarah R. LaMarche, Budget Director; Tracy L. Zeller, Senior Budget Analyst; Kevin M. McDonald, Senior Budget Analyst; and Julia A. Wilson, Budget Assistant.

BUDGET WORKSHOP

Ms. Sue Whittle, Interim County Manager, informed the Board that a binder had been distributed to each Commissioner prior to the start of the meeting and contained the answers to the questions that were asked at the Budget Workshop on July 10, 1995.

CITIZENS QUESTION AND COMMENT PERIOD

Ms. Glennis Ford, a resident of Tavares, appeared before the Board to express her concern with the discussion on Charter Government during the July 11, 1995 Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting.

BUDGET WORKSHOP

CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT

The following individuals were present from the Clerk's Office to provide statistical information and to answer questions during the Budget Workshop: Mr. James C. Watkins, Clerk; Mr. Neil Kelly, Chief Deputy, Administrative Services; Ms. Barbara F. Lehman, Chief Deputy Clerk, Finance, Audit & Budgets; Sarah R. LaMarche, Budget Director; Mr. Kevin McDonald, Senior Budget Analyst.

Mr. James C. Watkins, Clerk, appeared before the Board to present the Clerk of Circuit Court's budget for Fiscal Year 1995-96 and noted that a copy of the Clerk's 1996 Annual Budget and Supporting Documentation had been distributed prior to the start of the meeting. He directed the Board's attention to the Letter of Transmittal, dated June 30, 1995, and stated that, pursuant to the Board's request, the Clerk's Office has included a Budget Summary which includes the 1996 Baseline Budget by major object code with the percent change from the 1995 amended budget. He stated that the total expenditures were expected to increase 6.56%, primarily from salary increases consistent with those given by the Board of County Commissioners based upon the David M. Griffith (DMG) Study implemented at mid-year; the addition of an automated phone system for jury management; hardware and software improvements by Information Resources; and the payment of accrued benefits to a retiring employee with twenty-three years of service. He stated that the budget reflects a 9.6% increase.

Mr. Watkins addressed questions pertaining to the Salary Study and stated that the salary increases would be implemented over a three year period to make the Clerk's salary ranges comparable to those of the Board. He discussed the Staffing Summary and noted a request for two (2) positions in the Courts budget, and one (1) position in Recording/Indexing. He provided a brief history of past budget years in which the Clerk helped to roll-back taxes, and stated that staff has decreased the original budget for Fiscal Year 1995-96 by approximately $90,000.00 before submitting the Baseline Budget to the Board. He further discussed the salary increases, which were given by the Board to their employees, and stated that the budget before the Board at this time allows the Clerk the ability to address salary increases for his employees which was a major portion of the 9.6% increase.

At this time, Mr. Watkins discussed the addition of an automated phone system for jury management, and hardware and software improvements by Information Resources. He discussed the Internal Audit function and stated that the enhancement of the Internal Audit had not been included in this budget. He stated that he has addressed a letter to Ms. Sue Whittle, Interim County Manager, at her request, in regard to the cost to enhance the Internal Audit function, noting that the cost of said function would be offset by bringing in more revenues by auditing revenues that are due the County and identifying errors and inappropriate practices by employees.

In response to a question in regard to the number of authorized positions versus the number of filled positions; Ms. Barbara Lehman directed the Board's attention to BCC Accounting, and stated that there were fourteen (14) positions in BCC Accounting, and the position of Accounting Director was in the process of being filled.

In response to a question presented by Commr. Cadwell, Mr. Neil Kelly, Chief Deputy, stated that Personal Services, under the Baseline Budget, was $2,879,391.00, an increase of 10.55%. Ms. Lehman interjected that the dollar figure for the increase was approximately $274,000.00.

Commr. Cadwell discussed the Clerk's salary implementation schedule and suggested that the Clerk's Office consider the salary implementation schedule used by the Board at mid-year for Board employees.

Mr. Watkins stated that the budget before the Board at this time was a baseline budget; however noted that he would review the implementation of the salary schedule, and provide the Board with a written explanation.

Ms. Sue Whittle, Interim County Manager, noted that the Historical Society, in the amount of $13,500.20, had been removed from the Clerk's budget and reflected on the General Fund Summary Sheet under the Board of County Commissioners.

Mr. Watkins expressed his appreciation to the Budget Department for an outstanding job in preparing the Fiscal Year 1995-96 budget.

INFORMATION SERVICES

Mr. Bruce Thorburn, Director of Information Services, appeared before the Board to present the tentative budget for Information Services for Fiscal Year 1995-96 and stated that Information Services was comprised of Telecommunications, Other Information Services, Computer Maintenance, and E 9-1-1. He stated that reductions have been made, and revenue has been increased by 67%. He discussed a request, under E 9-1-1, to support the purchase of recording equipment per Florida Statute 365.171 for Answering Points Logging Recorders, in the amount of $20,000.00, at the request of Public Safety Answering Points. He explained that a stipulation has been made that E 9-1-1 would support only that portion of the purchase that records 9-1-1 traffic. He further discussed a request for an In House Voice/Data/Network Technician, in the amount of $35,000.00, under Telecommunications, and noted that to-date they have expended $56,450.34, or $65.00 per hour, on time and materials with GTE. At this time, discussion occurred in regard to the In House Voice/Data/Network Technician position.

RECESS & REASSEMBLY

At 10:15 a.m., the Chairman announced that the Board would recess for ten minutes.

PURCHASING

Ms. Kelly Adams, Purchasing Manager, appeared before the Board to present the tentative budget for Purchasing for Fiscal 1995-96 and explained that the function of Purchasing was primarily to provide goods and services at a competitive price within the guidelines of the Board policy procedures and Florida Statutes. She explained that the function of the Reprographic Center was to provide quality copying services and provide the departments an accounting of their copying over the course of a year. At this time, Ms. Adams briefly discussed the Budget Highlights for Purchasing and the Reprographic Center. She stated that an issue paper would be presented to the Board in August addressing the overall impact of the implementation of the Reprographic Center. Ms. Adams stated that the General Fund indicated a 8.61% decrease due to the chargeback of the Reprographic Center for copying.

Ms. Adams discussed the request that the Reprographic Technician's position become a forty (40) hour per week position due to the demand by the departments, and the turn-around time requested by the departments. She noted that the technician currently has accrued six (6) days of compensation time.

Purchasing

Ms. Adams presented a brief overview of the tentative recommended budget for Purchasing, in the amount of $305,065.00, for Fiscal Year 1995-96 and briefly discussed the Program Detail. She noted that the decrease of 4.66% was due to the elimination of a Clerical III position, and she was requesting that those funds be used for the modification and enhancement of the Purchasing software, in the amount of $29,196.00, to allow an enhancement of the interface system with the Office of Finance, Audit & Budgets.

Reprographic Center

Ms. Adams presented a brief overview of the tentative recommended budget for the Reprographic Center for Fiscal Year 1995-96 and a brief discussion occurred in regard to Capital Outlay in the amount of $2,700.00. Commr. Swartz requested that Ms. Adams look at the projected revenue and assure that the number being used was not too low and higher than what was expected from the departments.

OFFICE OF TOURISM

Mr. Dave Warren, Tourist Development Director, appeared before the Board to present the tentative budget for the Office of Tourism, in the amount of $1,536,512.00, for Fiscal Year 1995-96, at which time he distributed a revised Program Detail due to an inaccurate total under Contractual Services-Detail. He briefly discussed the Program Detail.

Commr. Swartz questioned Lawn Maintenance, in the amount of $3,894.00, and suggested that consideration be given to bringing maintenance service under the County's contract in order to save funds.

Mr. Warren discussed a request under Capital Outlay-Detail for a Computer, in the amount of $2,000.00, and explained that an upgrade to the present 286 system to allow for more capacity would exceed the cost of a new computer.

Commr. Swartz suggested that staff look at the computer purchases in other departments within the County to determine if there was a computer that was being replaced that could be used for the Office of Tourism in lieu of purchasing a new computer.

AGRICULTURE

Mr. Russ Giesy, Director, County Agriculture Extension Service, appeared before the Board to present the tentative budget for the Office of Agricultural Extension Service for Fiscal Year 1995-96 and stated that the Friends of the Horticultural Learning Center were present to make a presentation on the Horticultural Learning Center. Mr. Giesy presented a proposal for changes in the organization chart, and explained that he was proposing that the Department be called the Agricultural Education Service and be comprised of the divisions of Cooperative Extension Service, Lake Soil and Water Conservation, and Ecosystem Education Lab. He explained that the Ecosystem Education Lab was an initiative of the University of Florida as well as the Lake County Extension Service, and that the Horticultural Learning Center was a beginning step in implementing a plan for educating the citizenry of Lake County. Mr. Giesy briefly discussed the Budget Highlights for Cooperative Extension Service, Lake Soil and Water Conservation, and Ecosystem Education Lab. He directed the Board's attention to the Budget Summary and noted a decrease in Operating Expenses.

Cooperative Extension Service

Mr. Giesy presented a brief overview of the tentative recommended budget for Cooperative Extension Service, in the amount of $426,135.00, for Fiscal Year 1995-96 and briefly discussed the Program Detail. He noted a decrease in the cost per contact from $8.20 in 1993 to $4.17 due to better data collection, and program planning. He discussed a decrease of $2,000.00 under Travel and Per Diem and indicated that they may not be able to continue to perform business as in the past due to the decrease. He stated that the position of Commercial Horticulture Agent had been vacant for fourteen (14) months due to the University of Florida not providing funding for sixty (60%) percent of the salary for said position. He discussed the request for a computer and laser printer, in the amount of $6,120.00, and explained that his strategy was to request one computer per year to continue to stay current with technology.

Commr. Swartz requested that staff provide a list of computers being replaced by all departments, and the serviceability of those units.

Lake Soil and Water Conservation

Mr. Giesy presented a brief overview of the tentative recommended budget for Lake Soil and Water Conservation, in the amount of $121,249.00, for Fiscal Year 1995-96, which represents a 1.94% increase, and briefly discussed the Program Detail.

Commr. Swartz discussed the Ground Penetrating Radar and questioned if said equipment was available to produce revenue for the County. Mr. Giesy responded that the Soil and Water Conservation District has reviewed that option. He stated that the position that would support that project has been vacant since March, however, had been included in the budget. Commr. Swartz requested that numbers be developed to support said position and ways in which the Ground Penetrating Radar could create revenue.

Ecosystem Education Lab

Mr. Giesy introduced Mr. Charles Fedunik, Environmental Horticulture Agent, and the following Friends of the Lake County Horticultural Learning Center Board of Directors, who were present to present the proposal for the Lake County Horticultural Learning Center: Mr. Richard W. Henley, President; Mr. Lloyd Singleton,

Director; and Diane Reed, Vice President. It was noted that a booklet outlining the proposal for Personnel and Funds for the Lake County Horticultural Learning Center had been distributed prior to the start of the presentation.

At this time, Mr. Richard Henley, President, stated that the Board of County Commissioners approved a proposal to establish the Lake County Horticultural Learning Center (HLC) on April 12, 1988 and said proposal would be presented to the Board at this time. Mr. Henley discussed the concept of the HLC and how HLC relates to the mission of the Extension Service as outlined in the booklet.

Mr. Lloyd Singleton, Director, provided the Board with a tour of the public gardens; at which time illustrations were displayed on the monitor as he described the physical design of the public gardens. He stated that the Horticultural Center would provide a great opportunity for the local horticultural industry to network, communicate and cooperate in a project with substantial benefit to the market.

Ms. Diana Reed, Vice President, discussed the accomplishments of The Friends of the Horticultural Learning Center, which include cash contributions and other revenues totaling approximately $45,000.00. She discussed the funding needs for this project, and explained that the requirements for the HLC fall into three general categories: 1) money, equipment and materials to construct the gardens; 2) personnel to develop and maintain the gardens; and 3) operating/maintenance costs. She stated that the estimated total cost for installing the gardens, and the Evaluation Area, was approximately $215,000.00, and that the Friends of the HLC plan to contribute over fifty-seven (57%) percent of said cost. She explained that the gardens would require two paid personnel positions, and discussed the need for a Facilities Manager to oversee physical construction and maintenance of the gardens, and a Development Associate to oversee the administrative and public relations responsibilities. Ms. Reed stated that they were requesting that the existing gardener's line item be increased from ten (10) hours per week to a full-time forty (40) hours per week with a position title of Facilities Manager; and that a new line item be added for a Development Associate to serve as office manager and to coordinate fund-raising and public outreach activities. She summarized that, for Fiscal Year 1996, they were requesting the following funding from the County: Construction of Gardens - $29,300.00; Operating/Maintenance Costs - $12,894.00; Personnel Salaries - $42,500.00.

Mr. Henley stated that the Friends of the HLC are seeking a public/private partnership with the County to establish and operate a facility which teaches how to use plans to beautify and conserve our environment. He urged the Board to join in this partnership for the benefit of the citizens of Lake County, the commercial horticulture industry, and the environment.

Commr. Swartz suggested that this request be put on the list for further review and consideration, which would allow the Board time to consider the revenue funding available. He discussed the tremendous economic benefit to Lake County, and expressed concern with the four (4) acre site and with the accessibility of the site. RECESS & REASSEMBLY

At 12:35 p.m., the Chairman announced that the Board would recess for lunch and reconvene at 1:30 p.m.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

The following individuals were present from Community Services to provide statistical information and to answer questions during the Budget Workshop: Mr. Fletcher Smith, Director of Community Services; Ms. Hillary Knepper, Childrens' Coordinator; Ms. Wendy Breeden, Library Services Coordinator; and Mr. Donald Priem, Jr., Veteran's Services.

Mr. Fletcher Smith, Director of Community Services, appeared before the Board to present the tentative budget for Community Services, in the amount of $5,848,305.00, for Fiscal Year 1995-96. At this time, Mr. Smith recognized those present in the audience from various committees and those in support of the various programs. He briefly discussed the Budget Highlights for Social Services, Lifestream Behavioral Center, Human Services Administration, Community Services Administration, County Public Health Unit, Medical Examiner, Health Services, Citizen's Commission for Children, Volunteer Program, Veterans Services, Records Management, Probation, Housing Services, Library Services, Collection Development and State Aid to Libraries.

Citizens' Commission for Children

Mr. Smith presented a brief overview of the tentative recommended budget for Citizens' Commission for Children, in the amount of $71,048.00, for Fiscal Year 1995-96; and briefly discussed the Program Detail. He directed the Board's attention to the Grants and Aids-Detail and explained that, in November 1994, the Citizens' Commission for Children requested Concept for Information Papers from various community agencies or programs which would be able to implement programs aimed at prevention intervention services for the children in Lake County, and fourteen papers were returned from various agencies. He stated that five programs have been included in the budget for funding, in the amount of $160,000.00. At this time, he discussed the following programs: Childhood Development Services - on-going program to provide matching funds for Federal and State Grants; Children's Home Society - Baby Dangerfield Program; Early Intervention Program - Infant/Child Monitoring; Childhood Development Services -challenge grant for working poor families; and Sunrise ARC - home for early intervention program.

Ms. Hillary Knepper, Childrens' Coordinator, appeared before the Board to discuss the Early Intervention Program-Infant/Child Monitoring, in the amount of $25,000.00.

At this time, it was the decision of the Board to further review and consider the requests listed under the Grant and Aids-Detail.

Mr. Mike Ross, member of the Childrens' Commission for Children, and Chief of Police for the Town of Lady Lake, appeared before the Board to address the programs that have been submitted for consideration and stressed the importance of early intervention and education.

Ms. Sandra Green, Lake County School Board, appeared before the Board and discussed the importance of spending dollars up front on early intervention programs in order to decrease spending on the back side for corrections, police work, welfare, and schools.

County Library System

Mr. Smith presented a brief overview of the tentative budget for County Library System, in the amount of $792,517.00, for Fiscal Year 1995-96, and noted that the Enhanced Budget was in the amount of $840,929.00. He briefly discussed the Fund Summary and noted a request for a $670,616.00 General Fund transfer to fund two additional positions in Library Services for a Delivery Services Driver and a Technical Services Assistant. At this time, he discussed the need for said positions.

Ms. Wendy Breeden, Library Services Coordinator, appeared before the Board to discuss the request for a Delivery Services Driver and explained that delivery services were currently being made five days a week to libraries in the Cities of Mount Dora, Tavares, Umatilla, and Lady Lake and to Cooper Memorial Library, with frequent stops at AmeriCorp, Leesburg maintenance barn, and the Tourist Development Center. At this time, she addressed the Technical Services Assistant and explained that the grant was to centralize cataloging, and the courier service was an offshoot of that program to provide fast delivery of the books to and from the libraries. She stated that the purpose of centralizing cataloging was to maintain the data base for the automation system and telecommunications network.

Ms. Breeden introduced the following individuals who were present in the audience: Ms. Mary Holms, Lady Lake Public Library; Ms. Mary Ellen Babb, Umatilla Public Library; Ms. Charlene Smith, Tavares Public Library; and Ms. Donna Grey Williams, Technical Services Manager.

Mr. Smith distributed a memorandum addressed to Ms. Sue Whittle, Interim County Manager, dated July 10, 1995, in regard to the Library Contractual Services Information Library Patrons Totals. He stated that contractual services were the amounts of monies that were expended to the local libraries for participation in the library system and reimbursement of patrons in the contractual obligations. He explained that Level 2 was the Library Board's recommendation to reimburse the libraries at $16.00 per patron, and it was his recommendation that contractual services continue at the current level of $13.00 per adult patron.

Ms. Breeden discussed the Debt Service, in the amount of $80,100.00, noting that there was a five year lease purchase on the automation system, and the telecommunication system; at which time, Commr. Swartz requested that staff make a note to address the debt service funding at a later time.

Commr. Cadwell stated that he would not support raising the patron reimbursement this year but did support adding the Delivery Services Driver and Technical Services Assistant positions on the list for further consideration.

Mr. Tony Otte, City Manager, City of Tavares, appeared before the Board to encourage the Board to support the recommendation of the Lake County Library Board to go to Level 2. He discussed the expansion and funding for the expansion of the Tavares Public Library.

Ms. Terri Moherek, representing South Lake County, and a member of the County Library Board and the Cooper Memorial Library Board, appeared before the Board and discussed Cooper Memorial Library's local budget and participation by County and local patrons. She encouraged the Board to consider $13.00 per patron for all ages.

RECESS & REASSEMBLY

At 3:05 p.m., the Chairman announced that the Board would recess and reconvene at 3:20 p.m.



COMMUNITY SERVICES (CONTINUED)

Records Management

Ms. Breeden presented a brief overview of the tentative recommended budget for Records Management, in the amount of $116,426.00, for Fiscal Year 1995-96 and briefly discussed the Program Detail. She stated that the original intent was for the Clerk's Office to perform the microfilming duties for the Board; however, it has been determined that the Clerk's Office did not have the staff or equipment to perform that responsibility; therefore, Records Management would be contracting to do the microfilming for the Board. She stated that the Clerk's Office has indicated that they anticipate being able to do the Board's microfilming by the beginning of 1996.

Commr. Swartz requested that staff look for an alternative to the $45,000.00 for microfilming and determine what the Board could do in conjunction with the Clerk that might cost less dollars in terms of equipment and/or manpower.

Social Services

Mr. Smith presented a brief overview of the tentative recommended budget for Social Services, in the amount of $98,323.00, for Fiscal Year 1995-96 and briefly discussed the Program Detail. He noted a recommendation for a reduction in Grants and Aids-Detail from $57,300.00 to $30,000.00 for Sunrise Workshop, Lake County Rape Crisis Center, Lake Community Action Agency, and Mid Florida Senior Services Center.

Lifestream Behavioral Center

Mr. Smith presented a brief overview of the tentative recommended budget for Lifestream Behavioral Center, in the amount of $170,010.00, for Fiscal Year 1995-96; and briefly discussed the Program Detail. He explained that $100,000.00 goes toward Lifestream Behavioral Center's cash match of $5,000,000.00, and $70,000.00 goes toward the Treatment Alternative Street Crime Program.



Human Services Administration

Mr. Smith presented a brief overview of the tentative recommended budget for Human Services Administration, in the amount of $149,194.00, for Fiscal Year 1995-96 and briefly discussed the Program Detail. He noted that the position of Health Services Specialist had been deleted from the budget.

County Public Health Unit

Mr. Smith presented a brief overview of the tentative recommended budget for the County Public Health Unit, in the amount of $448,072.00, for Fiscal Year 1995-96 and briefly discussed the Program Detail. He noted that this was a mandated program pursuant to Florida Statute Chapter 154.

Medical Examiner

Mr. Smith presented a brief overview of the tentative recommended budget for the Medical Examiner, in the amount of $301,209.00, for Fiscal Year 1995-96. It was noted that Dr. William Shutze was present in the audience to address questions presented by the Board. Mr. Smith briefly discussed the Program Detail.

Ms. Glennis Ford, a resident of Tavares, appeared before the Board to present comments.

Health Services

Mr. Smith presented a brief overview of the tentative recommended budget for Health Services, in the amount of $1,233,669.00, for Fiscal Year 1995-96 and briefly discussed the Program Detail. He stated that he was recommending that the North Florida Health Planning Council, in the amount of $8,650.00, be deleted from the recommended budget under Grants and Aids-Detail.

Section 8 Housing

Mr. Smith presented a brief overview of the tentative recommended budget for Section 8 Housing, in the amount of $1,161,136.00, for Fiscal Year 1995-96.



Veterans Services

Mr. Smith presented a brief overview of the tentative recommended budget for Veterans Services, in the amount of $148,155.00, for Fiscal Year 1995-96 and briefly discussed the Program Detail.

Probation

Mr. Smith presented a brief overview of the tentative recommended budget for Probation, in the amount of $351,432.00, for Fiscal Year 1995-96 and briefly discussed the Program Detail. He noted that the position of Senior Probation Officer had been approved at mid-year by the Board.

Community Services Administration

Mr. Smith presented a brief overview of the tentative recommended budget for Community Services Administration, in the amount of $170,540.00, for Fiscal Year 1995-96 and briefly discussed the Program Detail. He noted an increase of 27.09% due to the addition of a Special Projects Coordinator.

Volunteer Program

Mr. Smith presented a brief overview of the tentative recommended budget for Volunteer Program, in the amount of $14,369.00, for Fiscal Year 1995-96 and informed the Board that there were twenty-eight (28) volunteers in the Court Mediator program and a total of seventy-three (73) volunteers working in various County offices.

Commr. Swartz suggested that the Board consider using a volunteer to drive the Library van and that consideration be given to those agencies using the courier service providing a portion of the funding.

RECESS & REASSEMBLY

At 3:50 p.m., the Chairman announced that the Board would recess and reconvene at 4:05 p.m.

FACILITIES AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

The following individuals were present from Facilities and Capital Improvements to provide statistical information and to answer questions during the Budget Workshop: Mr. Mike Anderson, Director of Facilities & Capital Improvements; Mr. Doug Conway, Facilities & Capital Improvements Coordinator; Ms. Pat Abel, Administrative Assistant; Mr. Frank Woodson, Building Maintenance Supervisor; Ms. Betty Dittman, Director, Lake County Fairgrounds; and Mr. Robert McCullough, Energy Management Supervisor.

Mr. Mike Anderson, Director of Facilities and Capital Improvements, appeared before the Board to present the tentative budget for Facilities and Capital Improvements, in the amount of $24,710,961.00, for Fiscal Year 1995/96 for Fairgrounds, Building Maintenance, Sheriff's Facilities Maintenance, Custodial Services, Energy Management Services, Capital Improvements, Renovation Crew, Central Industrial Park, County Sales Tax Revenue, Sales Tax Debt Service, and Sales Tax Capital Projects Fund.

Mr. Anderson discussed the requests for a Maintenance Specialist II and a Renovation Crew Chief, for a total fiscal impact of $58,057.00.

Expo Center/Fairgrounds

Ms. Anderson presented a brief overview of the tentative recommended budget for the Expo Center/Fairgrounds, in the amount of $223,667.00, for Fiscal Year 1995/96, and discussed the Program Detail. He noted an increase in Operating Supplies, under the Enhanced Budget, for the purchase of new folding tables for the Expo Center. Discussion occurred in regard to a fee increase at the Expo Center/Fairgrounds, at which time it was indicated that major repairs and road repairs were needed.

Ms. Betty Dittman, Director, Lake County Fairgrounds, appeared before the Board to discuss the fee increase and stated that, if the needed improvements were made, the Board could justify an increase and remain competitive. At this time, staff was requested to recalculate a fee schedule for new as well as increased fees at the fairgrounds.

Ms. Dittman requested authorization to charge for a one-half day rental at the fairgrounds to bring in additional revenue; at which time, the Board directed staff to prepare a proposal to allow for a one-half day and a full day rental fee.

Energy Management

Mr. Anderson presented a brief overview of the tentative recommended budget for Energy Management, in the amount of $1,094,955.00, for Fiscal Year 1995-96, and discussed the efficiency numbers for the Detention Center/Prelude, Judicial Center, Round Administration Building, Sheriff's Administration Building, and the Historical Courthouse. He noted a decrease in the cost per square foot for heating and air conditioning for the Round Administration Building and the Sheriff's Administration Building. He briefly discussed the Program Detail and the need for a Maintenance Specialist II position, noting that Energy Management had a major impact on the energy efficiency of the operation of the buildings as well as the air quality of the buildings.

Mr. Bob McCullough, Energy Management Supervisor, appeared before the Board to discuss the need for the Maintenance Specialist II position.

Commr. Swartz suggested that the maintenance crews be cross trained to help with energy maintenance, and requested that staff prepare a cost analysis for contracting the monitoring air quality services. He further suggested the possibility of using general fund dollars from the Fairgrounds to subsidize the Maintenance Specialist II position.

Building Maintenance

Mr. Anderson presented a brief overview of the tentative recommended budget for Building Maintenance, in the amount of $681,903.00, for Fiscal Year 1995-96, and briefly discussed the Program Detail. He discussed the replacement of air conditioners for Health Rehabilitative Services & Environmental Health buildings; at which time Commr. Swartz suggested that staff consider the partial renovation of the above noted buildings as an infrastructure item in lieu of a general fund item.



Jail Maintenance

Mr. Anderson presented a brief overview of the tentative recommended budget for Jail Maintenance, in the amount of $165,531.00, for Fiscal Year 1995-96, and noted that the program name was being changed from Sheriff's Building Maintenance to Jail Maintenance. He briefly discussed the Program Detail.

Custodial Services

Mr. Anderson presented a brief overview of the tentative recommended budget for Custodial Services, in the amount of $316,859.00, for Fiscal Year 1995-96, and briefly discussed the Program Detail.

Capital Improvements Administration

Mr. Anderson presented a brief overview of the tentative recommended budget for Capital Improvements Administration, in the amount of $298,074.00, for Fiscal Year 1995-96, and briefly discussed the Program Detail. He directed the Boards' attention to a request for microfilming of blueprints, in the amount of $3,750.00, and explained that this would reduce all drawings down to microfilm status.

Commr. Swartz suggested that microfilming of blueprints be added to the list of items for further review and/or consideration and that staff determine the most economical way to get the blueprints microfilmed.

Renovation Crew

Ms. Anderson presented a brief overview of the tentative recommended budget for Renovation Crew, in the amount of $99,092.00, for Fiscal Year 1995-96, and briefly discussed the Program Detail, and the need for a temporary full time Crew Chief position.

Commr. Swartz suggested that the position of Crew Chief be added to the list of items for further review and/or consideration. Capital Projects

Mr. Anderson presented a brief overview of the tentative recommended budget for Capital Projects, in the amount of $4,693,559.00, for Fiscal Year 1995-96 and directed the Boards' attention to the Infrastructure Sales Tax Revenue Capital Projects List, and the Projected Sources and Uses of Funds.

Round Courthouse Renovation

Mr. Anderson presented a brief overview of the tentative recommended budget for the Round Courthouse Renovation, in the amount $1,494,226.00, for Fiscal Year 1995-96.

Historic Courthouse Renovation

Mr. Anderson presented a brief overview of the tentative recommended budget for the Historic Courthouse Renovation, in the amount of $2,285,000.00, for Fiscal Year 1995-96.

Jail Renovation

Mr. Anderson presented a brief overview of the tentative recommended budget for the Jail Renovation for Fiscal Year 1995-96.

Central Energy Plant

Mr. Anderson presented a brief overview of the tentative recommended budget for the Central Energy Plant, in the amount of $150,000.00, for Fiscal Year 1995-96.

General Government Buildings

Mr. Anderson presented a brief overview of the tentative recommended budget for General Government Buildings, in the amount of $510,618.00, for Fiscal Year 1995-96.

Central Industrial Park

Mr. Anderson presented a brief overview of the tentative recommended budget for Central Industrial Park, in the amount of $844,271.00, for Fiscal Year 1995-96 and stated that Operating Expenses had been deleted from the budget.

County Sales Tax Revenue/Sales Tax Debt Service

Mr. Anderson presented a brief overview of the tentative recommended budget for County Sales Tax Revenue, in the amount of $8,737,216.00; and Sales Tax Debt Services, in the amount of $7,555,834.00, for Fiscal Year 1995-96.

Mr. Anderson directed the Boards' attention to the Budget Summary for Fiscal Year 1995-96 and noted an overall increase of 2.44% under Revenues by Source General Fund Funding.

RECESS & REASSEMBLY

At 5:15 p.m., the Vice Chairman announced that the Board would take a five minutes recess and reconvene at 5:20 p.m.

COUNTY MANAGER/COUNTY ATTORNEY

Commr. Swartz brought up for discussion the Employment Agreement between Mr. David Wagner and Lake County and informed the Board that Mr. Wagner had agreed to the sick leave being an advancement of thirty (30) days. He clarified that there would be no severance pay if Mr. Wagner voluntarily resigns upon sixty (60) days prior notice. He stated that he had reviewed other County Attorney contracts and there are contracts that have a twelve (12) month severance clause. Discussion occurred in regard to the contract with Mr. David Wagner; at which time, Commr. Swartz explained that the initial contract would go to June 1, 1999, and the initial year of one year severance was to June 1, 1998, and decreasing each day thereafter.

Commr. Cadwell stated that the one year severance pay for the first three years was not an issue. He explained that termination of employment should occur at renewal time if the individual was not doing their job and, in that case, the employee would be entitled to three months severance pay. It was noted that the contract should contain a clause which states that should Mr. Wagner terminate his position, no severance would be available. Commr. Hanson stated that she would not support the contract before the Board at this time and expressed concern with the length of time before the renewal. She stated that she would accept the contract if the renewal was annually.

Commr. Swartz made a motion, which was seconded by Commr. Good, to finalize the contract with Mr. David Wagner for the position of County Attorney, subject to the terms and conditions

presented in his memorandum, the two changes dealing with the advancing of thirty (30) days sick leave, the clarification that there was no severance with his resignation, and that the other contract issues that have been indicated by the Board will form the basis of the contract.

Commr. Hanson clarified that her only question and concern was with regard to the severance conditions, and that she supports the hiring of Mr. Wagner.

The Chairman called for a vote on the motion, which carried by a 4 - 1 vote.

Commr. Hanson voted "No".

There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m.

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RHONDA H. GERBER, CHAIRMAN



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JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK



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