The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, September 17, 1996, 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: Welton G. Cadwell, Chairman; William "Bill" H. Good, Vice Chairman; Catherine C. Hanson; Rhonda H. Gerber, and G. Richard Swartz, Jr. Others present were: Sanford A. Minkoff, County Attorney; Sue B. Whittle, County Manager; Ava Kronz, BCC Office Manager; James C. Watkins, Clerk; Barbara Lehman, Chief Deputy Clerk, County Finance; and Toni M. Riggs, Deputy Clerk.
Commr. Cadwell gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA UPDATE
Ms. Sue Whittle, County Manager, stated that she would like to pull Tabs 35 and 37, as listed on the agenda, and reschedule them for another meeting date.
Commr. Swartz requested that an agenda item be added for discussion and possibly a vote on using some of the aluminum that the County has collected, which has been turned into Animal Control, to be used as funding for the sterilization program.
On a motion by Commr. Swartz, seconded by Commr. Gerber and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved to add to the agenda, under Commr. Swartz' business, the item involving recycled aluminum, for discussion and a possible vote, as requested.
COUNTY ATTORNEY/RESOLUTIONS
Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, noted that Tab 37, the request to approve Fee Schedules for Fiscal Year 1996/97, had been pulled, because he was not sure if the County had met the new advertising requirement put into place by the Legislature this year. The item would be rescheduled for next week, or the first week in October.
CLERK OF THE COURTS' CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Good and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the Clerk of Courts' Consent Agenda, Tab 2, Items 1-7, and Addendum No. 1, I., for the following requests:
Accounts Allowed
Request to acknowledge receipt of the list of warrants paid prior to this meeting, pursuant to Chapter 136 of the Florida Statutes, which shall be incorporated into the Minutes as attached Exhibit A and filed in the Board Support Division of the Clerk's Office.
Contractor Bonds
Request to acknowledg receipt of the following Contractor Bonds, new and cancellations:
New
4220-97 Connie Martin dba C. L. Martin Roofing Inc.
(Roofing)
4710-97 John P. Garey dba Air Cond. World. Inc.
(Air Conditioning)
5481-96 Kenneth Vining dba Vining & Son's Roofing, Inc.
(Heating & Air Conditioning)
5482-96 Charles A. Barton dba Charles A. Barton Plumbing
(Plumbing)
Cancellations
4415-96 David L. Rabe/Wayne Construction Pools & Spas Inc.
5031-96 Aron Electric, Inc.
Accounts Allowed/Deeds
Request to acknowledge receipt of the unclaimed excess proceeds for tax deeds totaling $2,847.91.
Audits/Reports/State Agencies
Request to acknowledge receipt of the copy of Report No. 12801, from the State of Florida, Auditor General's Office, which is an operational audit made of the expenditures of the St. Johns River Water Management District. It is for the period October 1, 1994, through September 30, 1995.
Budgets/Water Resources
Request to acknowledge receipt of the Southwest Florida Water Management District 1997 Tentative Budget (August 5, 1996).
Utilities
Request to acknowledge receipt of the following: Before the Public Service Commission Notice of Commission Hearing and Rehearing Conference, Petition by Metropolitan Fiber Systems of Florida, Inc. for Arbitration of Certain Terms and Conditions of a Proposed Agreement with Central Telephone Company of Florida and United Telephone Company of Florida Concerning Interconnection and Resale Under the Telecommunications Act of 1996: Thursday - Friday, September 19 and 20, 1996, 9:30 a.m., Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida.
Budget Transfers/Resolutions
Request to approve Budget Adjustments for FY 95/96, as follows:
A. Resolution (1996-125):
1. Fund: Law Enforcement Trust
Department: Constitutional Officer/Sheriff
Revenue: Confiscated Property & Interest $9,871
Expense: Operating & Other $9,871
Amendment #: 96-348
Justification: Pursuant to the Florida Contraband Act, all monies received from confiscated property shall be budgeted to the Sheriff.
B. Transfers:
1. Fund: General
Department: Information Services/Computer Services
From: Information Services $6,644
To: Computer Services $6,644
Transfer #: 96-352
Justification: To establish a budget for remainder of Fy 95/96 for new Computer Services department. Funds will be transferred from Information Services.
2. Fund: General
Department: Constitutional Officer/Sheriff
From: Contingency - Sheriff $15,000
To: Law/Capital $15,000
Transfer #: 96-353
Justification: Pursuant to F.S. 30.49, the Sheriff is requesting the remaining $15,000 from Contingency be transferred into his Law/Capital account.
Addendum No. 1
Accounts Allowed
Request to acknowledge receipt of the proof of publication of unclaimed monies and payment of $9,629.28 to the Board, for monies advertised less claims and publication costs.
COUNTY MANAGER'S CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion by Commr. Gerber, seconded by Commr. Good and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the County Manager's Consent Agenda, Tabs 3 through 24, as follows:
Contracts, Leases & Agreements/Grants/Libraries
Request for approval and execution of State Aid to Libraries 1997 Grant Application and Agreement.
Contracts, Leases & Agreements/Community Services
Request for approval and execution of contract between The Florida Commission on Community Service and Lake County for the AmeriCorps Lake Program.
Accounts Allowed/Economic Development
Request for approval to award Job Growth Incentive Fund monies in the amount of $130,000 to Domino's Pizza, Inc.
Contracts, Leases & Agreements/Subdivisions
Request for approval of acceptance and execution of Developer's Agreement between Lake County and Crescent Lake Club for the issuance of three building permits for models prior to acceptance and recordation of the Final Plat, development consists of 131 lots in Sec. 12, Twp. 23S, Rng. 25E - Commissioner District 2.
Insurance/County Policy/Human Resources
Request for approval to renew the workers' compensation insurance policy with the Florida Municipal Self Insurers Fund (FMSIF) for the Lake County Consolidated Fire Services effective October 1, 1996, subject to County Attorney's review and approval.
Insurance/County Policy/Human Resources
Request for approval to renew the County's commercial insurance policies for Fiscal Year 1996/97, and authorization for the Chairman to execute the applications and policies, subject to County Attorney's review and approval.
Insurance/County Policy/Human Resources
Request for approval for the Chairman to execute the proposals for insurance applications and documents for related services approved by the Board, subject to County Attorney's review and approval.
Insurance/County Policy/Human Resources
Request for approval of the annual renewal of the County's Protected Self-insurance Program with Arthur J. Gallagher & Company and contract for claims management with Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. effective October 1, 1996, and approval for the Chairman to execute the appropriate document(s), subject to County Attorney's review and approval.
Resolutions/Roads-County & State
Request for approval to execute Resolution 1996-126 accepting Nectarine Trail (#2-0158D) into the County Road Maintenance System and correcting Resolution No. 1996-94 to change the name of Marsh Trail (#2-0158E) to Marsh Court (#2-0158E).
Accounts Allowed/Bonds/Subdivisions
Request for approval to release a Maintenance Bond in the amount of $94,593 for Eagleridge PUD.
Accounts Allowed/Bonds/Subdivisions
Request for approval to release a Maintenance Bond in the amount of $2,120 held in escrow for maintenance for Madison Park Subdivision.
Accounts Allowed/Bonds/Subdivisions
Request for approval to release a Maintenance Bond in the amount of $9,588 for the First Addition to Royal View Estates Subdivision.
Accounts Allowed/Bonds/Subdivisions
Request for approval to release a Maintenance Bond in the amount of $7,050.48 for Wolf Branch Village Phase 2 Subdivision.
Accounts Allowed/Subdivisions
Request for approval to release a Letter of Credit for maintenance in the amount of $4,400 for Summit Landings Phase 2 Subdivision.
Subdivisions
Request approval to accept Final Plat for Thoroughbred Run Subdivision.
Road Vacations - Permission to Advertise
Request for approval to advertise Road Vacation Petition No. 823 by Al Jene to vacate road (Pershing Avenue), Silver Lake Estates, Sec. 14, Twp. 19, Rge. 25, Leesburg area - Commissioner District 3.
Road Vacations - Permission to Advertise
Request for approval to advertise Road Vacation Petition No. 828 by Barbara Morris to vacate alley, Mt. Plymouth, Sec. A, Sec. 29, Twp. 19, Rge. 28, Mt. Plymouth area - Commissioner District 4.
Contracts, Leases & Agreements/State Agencies
Request for approval to execute a contract agreement between the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Lake County for Fiscal Year 1996/97 for the management of major exotic aquatic plants located within the county boundaries and on sovereign waterbodies.
Roads-County & State/Municipalities
Request for approval to accept a Maintenance Map for East Ninth Avenue (#5-7776) in the Umatilla area - Commissioner District 5.
Rights-of-Way, Roads & Easements
Request for approval to accept the following Public Road Easement:
U.S. Forest Service
Dept. of Agriculture, U.S.A. -
Sunset Strip
Deeds/Roads-County & State
Request for approval to accept the following deeds:
Statutory Warranty
Sonya Troxell
Twin Ponds #5-7676
Carl J. Herzberger and Patricia Herzberger
Twin Ponds #5-7676
Fee Simple Deed
Florida Power Corporation
Merry Road North Extension #3-4455
Quit Claim Deed
Earline Cassidy
Margaret Veasey
John Tyson Cassidy
Marlin Cassidy, Jr.
Larry Gene Cassidy
Cathy Ann Samson
James Randall Cassidy
Emeralda Island Road #5-7527
Mariann T. Burgess
S. Fish Camp Rd. #5-6549
The School Board of Lake County
Virginia Avenue
Purchasing
Request to advertise for bids, proposals and professional services; award and issue Purchase Orders for quotes, bids, proposals, annual bids, State Contract, G.S.A. Cooperative Bids, OEM Repairs, sole source and proprietor source; approve and execute contracts and encumber funds, as follows:
A) Authorization to Seek Bids, Proposals and Professional Services.
DIVISION AMOUNT
PURCHASING The annual county wide usage
for each commodity or service listed under bid or proposal limit on Attachment A
is estimated to be over $25,000.00
Authorization for the Office of Purchasing to advertise throughout FY 96/97 for Lake County's annual quotes, bids, proposals, and negotiated competitive agreements as specified on the attached list of commodities and services (Attachment A). It is also requested that the board grant approval for the Office of Purchasing to award and/or extend the annual quotes, bids, proposals and to piggyback state, G.S.A., or cooperative bids if the award recommendation is to the most responsive and responsible bidder and issue blanket purchase orders within budgeted funds.
Annual quotes, bids, proposals and negotiated competitive agreements establish firm sources, periods and quantity discounted prices for high volume materials and services, significantly reducing the number of repetitive expensive daily purchasing transactions through the utilization of blanket purchase orders.
F) Approve and Execute Contracts, Agreements, Amendments, Chairman's Signature and Encumber Funds.
DIVISION AMOUNT
SOLID WASTE $154,126.00
Authorization to award Proposal #P-6-6-13 for Laboratory Services for Water Quality, Groundwater and leachate monitoring, encumber funds and execute a contract pending the County Attorney's approval. Selection criteria ranking based on performance qualifications, references, personnel qualifications, laboratory equipment and location, electronic format, inspection of laboratory and cost proposal. Funding for this is from account #420.4569100.534.8300310.
OVER-$25,000.00-ANNUAL BIDS, STATE OR G.S.A. CONTRACTS, OR COOPERATIVE BIDS:
DIESEL AND GAS TIRES
OFFICE SUPPLIES AND FURNITURE UNIFORM RENTALS
CULVERT PIPE PAPER PRODUCTS
TRAFFIC SIGN MATERIALS BUNKER GEAR
ASPHALTIC CONCRETE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
AUTOMOTIVE STOCK PARTS WASTE TIRE DISPOSAL
MORGUE SUPPLIES SCRAP METAL
AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS FLEET VEHICLES
JANITORIAL SERVICES PAGER RENTAL
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
BUDGET APPROVED CAPITAL EQUIPMENT
OVER $25,000.00-PROPOSALS:
TWO WAY RADIO MAINTENANCE
MICROFILMING SERVICES
TOXICOLOGY & HISTOLOGY SERVICES
GROUNDWATER MONITORING
LEGAL SERVICE FOR PUBLIC DEFENDER CONFLICT OF INTEREST CASES
PHYSICALS
LAWN MAINTENANCE
GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE
LANDFILL ANALYTICAL SERVICES
TRANSPORTATION AND DISPOSAL OF HOUSEHOLD WASTE
TRANSPORTATION AND DISPOSAL OF RECYCLED HOUSEHOLD BATTERIES
APPRAISAL SERVICES
COURT REPORTING
CONSTRUCTION OF MONITORING WELLS
BUDGET APPROVED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
UNDER $25,000.00-QUOTES:
COMPUTER MAINTENANCE LAWN PEST SERVICE
WETLANDS MAINTENANCE CRUSHED ROCK
FIRE ALARM INSPECTION FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS/SW & PS
COVER MATERIAL 55 GALLON STEEL DRUMS
LIME ROCK BATTERY BAGS
MEDICAL SUPPLIES UNIFORMS
LUBE/OILS BATTERIES, AUTO
TREE REMOVAL CHILLER SERVICE
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES TITLE SEARCHES
REPAIR FIRE EXTINGUISHERS TYPEWRITER MAINTENANCE
PEST CONTROL SERVICES RECYCLING OF USED OIL FILTERS AND OVERHEAD DOOR MAINTENANCE WASTE OIL
RECYCLED CONTAINERS PUBLISH DELINQUENT TAX
WASTE OIL PUBLIC SERVICES ROAD PROJECTS
ANNUAL TRAFFIC COUNTS
LAMP RECYCLING
OVER $25,000.00-SOLE SOURCE
MAILROOM POSTAGE
MALATHION
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Sheriff George E. Knupp, Jr. addressed the Board and stated that, over the last several weeks, he had been discussing building a structure for the farm using prison labor. His staff had video recorded what was being done in Marion County, in order to show the Board what he wanted to do in Lake County. The video was presented to the Board, as the Sheriff narrated the process being used for the construction of sub-stations in Marion County, which were built with drug seized monies and inmate labor.
Sheriff Knupp stated that he would come back at a later date and discuss using inmate labor and saving the taxpayers of this community thousands of dollars.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES
Presentation of "PRIDE" Certificates
The following employees were presented with Pride Certificates by Ms. Sue Whittle, County Manager, and Commr. Cadwell, Chairman, as Ms. Ava Kronz, BCC Office Manager made the introductions:
Ag Center
Melinda Hogan, 4-H Youth Extension
Community Services
Dina Hitchcock, Division of Library Services
Marie Galusha, Veterans Service
County Attorney's Office
Diane Rousseau
Fire/Rescue
Doug Harrison, Logistics Division (not present)
Personnel Office
Connie Nicholson
Public Services
Andrew Duncan, Mosquito and Aquatic Plant Management
Solid Waste Management Services
Randy Beadle (not present)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCES
Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, read the title of proposed Ordinance 1996-76 amending Chapter 15, Lake County Code, regarding Motor Vehicles and Traffic.
Commr. Cadwell opened the public hearing portion of the meeting and called for public comment. There being none, the public hearing portion of the meeting was closed.
On a motion by Commr. Swartz, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved Ordinance 1996-76, as read by title only, as follows:
An Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, providing for amendment to Chapter 15, Lake County Code, Motor Vehicles and Traffic; providing for the deletion of existing language of Section 15-1; providing for new language for Section 15-1, Purpose and Intent; providing for Section 15-2, Enforcement; providing for Section 15-3, Authority to Adopt Rules and Regulations and Install Traffic Control Devices; providing for Section 15-4, Violations, General Restrictions; providing for Section 15-5, Manner of Parking; providing for Section 15-6, Parking Prohibited in Specific Places; providing for Section 15-7, Parking in Spaces Reserved for Physically Disabled Individuals; providing for Section 15-8, Removing and Impounding of Illegally Parked Vehicles; providing for Section 15-9, Issuance of Parking Violation Notices; providing for Section 15-10, Liability for Violation, Rebuttal; providing for Section 15-11, Penalties and Procedures; providing for Section 15-12, Creation of Special Account; providing for inclusion in code; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
ORDINANCES
Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, read the title of proposed Ordinance 1996-77 amending the Land Development Regulations to remove any reference to the Technical Review Committee.
Commr. Cadwell opened the public hearing portion of the meeting and called for public comment. There being none, the public hearing portion of the meeting was closed.
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Good and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved Ordinance 1996-77, as read by title only, as follows:
An Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, Amending Chapter II, Definitions, of the Lake County Land Development Regulations; Amending Sections 5.03.03, 6.06.03, 6.06.05, 9.03.06; Deleting Sections 13.05.00, 13.05.01, 13.05.02; Amending Sections 14.04.02, 14.04.03, 14.04.06, 14.06.02, 14.06.03, 14.06.04, 14.07.05, 14.07.07, 14.08.02, 14.08.05, 14.09.01, 14.09.02, 14.09.05, 14.14.04, 14.18.05, 14.18.07, of the Lake County Land Development Regulations Removing Reference to the Technical Review Committee; providing for inclusion in the Lake County Code; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
PUBLIC HEARING
ASSESSMENTS/ROAD PROJECTS
Mr. Jim Stivender, Director of Public Services, addressed the Board to explain SA-85 Special Assessment on Crossen Street, Bassville Park. He requested that the Board approve to award and authorize project number SA-85 to Professional Dirt Service, and to encumber and expend funds in the amount to $88,257.10 (Commissioner District 3, CTT Funds). Mr. Stivender stated that this was a special assessment that was approved by the Board as a mandatory assessment, because the County was unable to reach the required 55%. Mr. Stivender noted that the interest rate was 6 1/2% rather than 12% on this money.
Commr. Cadwell opened the public hearing portion of the meeting and called for public comment. There being none, the public hearing portion of the meeting was closed.
Mr. Stivender explained that the 6 1/2% interest rate was allocated only to the two special assessments before the Board today.
Commr. Swartz stated that the project was primarily before the Board today, because of the persistence, and the hard work and efforts, of the people living on those designated streets. He stated that the original special assessment involved only Crossen Street, but after looking at the condition of the other roads, the County felt it had the opportunity to do some drainage improvements and include Ironwood Avenue and Maple Street.
Commr. Swartz made a motion, which was seconded by Commr. Hanson, to approve to award and authorize project SA-85 Special Assessment on Crossen Street, Ironwood Avenue (portion), and Maple Street, in the Bassville Park area, Special Assessment Lump Sum Construction to Professional Dirt Service, and to encumber and expend funds in the amount of $88,257.10 (Commissioner District 3, CTT Funds); and to execute and authorize the Chairman's signature on the Assessment Roll Resolution 1996-127.
Under discussion, Commr. Hanson questioned whether this was the first special assessment where the County had gone to the lower percentage rate numbers.
Mr. Stivender explained that this was not the first project, and the County had other mandatory assessments involving even lower numbers.
The Chairman called for a vote on the motion, which was carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote.
ASSESSMENTS/ROAD PROJECTS
Mr. Jim Stivender, Director of Public Services, addressed the Board to explain SA-83 Special Assessment on Orange Circle, Lady Lake. He requested that the Board approve to award and authorize project number SA-83 to Bryant's Landclearing, and to encumber and expend funds in the amount of $294,632.50 (Commissioner District 5, CTT Funds). Mr. Stivender noted that the interest rate was 6 1/2% rather than 12% on this money.
Commr. Gerber stated that Mr. Jim Nappi had called her about his assessment, and she wanted to make sure that it had been determined correctly (#18 and #19 on the Assessment Roll).
Mr. Stivender and Ms. Cindy Heffler, Assessment/Customer Service Coordinator, verified that the figures for Mr. Nappi were correct.
Commr. Cadwell opened the public hearing portion of the meeting and called for public comment.
Mr. Edward "Chuck" Peltz, Azalea Way, Carlton Village, addressed the Board and stated that this project had been long over due, because the residents had been trying for over five years to get the assessment incorporated. Mr. Peltz stated that he did not think there had been much objection to the project, except for the costs that were being assessed to the property owners. Mr. Peltz addressed the bids that had been received for the project and recommended that the County approve the second lowest bidder, Paquette Paving, which was approximately $500 higher, but who could complete the job 25 days earlier. He reserved his right, as well as the rights of other residents of the community, to talk to the Board, and the Special Assessment staff, about the method of pro-rating the assessment numbers, because he felt the residents were being assessed more than they should be.
Mr. Alfred E. Forte, representing the Sector of the Lord Jesus Christ (#6 on the Assessment Roll), addressed the Board and stated that his organization did not sign a petition to agree to the project, nor did it take the position it was fighting the project. He felt that the assessment was unfair for the organization, because there was a lake that the County had taken over, and if the road was mainly for the convenience of access, then he did not see why the organization would have to pay the full assessed amount.
Mr. Robert L. Blair (#9 on the Assessment Roll) addressed the Board and stated that he definitely wanted to see the streets paved in this area.
Mr. Jim Nappi addressed the Board to object to the project, and to request answers to his questions. Mr. Nappi read a letter into the record, which stated his four main reasons for objecting to the project, as follows: 1) the cost to him; 2) the environmental impact on Lake Clearview with the runoff; 3) drainage, if not done properly, would flood his property and others more than it did now, and would it be guaranteed not to; and 4) developers' interest. Mr. Nappi explained that his portion was $4,476.49, which he could not afford to pay. He stated that his taxes would go up, and he did not want the road in the past, and he did not want it now. He felt that, according to the plat map of Carlton Village, there were certain people who have a main interest in developing this area and have a lot to gain from it. Mr. Nappi discussed the possibility that some of companies, that were listed on the assessment roll, were connected to one another, and it would be in their best interest to have the roads put in, because the County would pay one-third of the costs. Mr. Nappi felt that the existing residents and the County were making it easier for the building and realty companies to put in roads to enhance their undeveloped land and suggested that there were several things that the Board could do, as follows: a) do not put the road in; b) investigate and study it properly; and c) pass around a petition again to see if all of the residents wanted it, and if they actually did, see how much it would cost them to do it right.
Mr. Nappi presented his letter, a newspaper clipping from the Daily Commercial, and a plat to be filed with the records from the public hearing.
Ms. Grace Hellmann, Orange Circle, (#73 on the Assessment Roll) addressed the Board and stated that she had owned her property for 16 years, and she had signed three petitions for the road, because it had been washed out continuously. She felt that the County had been too remiss giving permits on the downgraded property in this area and allowing too many trees to be removed. Ms. Hellmann discussed the building that was taking place in this area, and the heavy equipment that had crushed water lines during the construction process. She stated that there was a lot of building taking place in this area, and she was looking forward to having the road.
Commr. Cadwell called for further public comment. There being none, the public hearing portion of the meeting was closed.
Mr. Stivender presented an overview of the special assessment process and stated that communities come to the County and make requests for roads projects. Mr. Stivender noted that the road development being proposed would address the stormwater and erosion problems, and the County would be responsible for the maintenance of the roads, and the costs beyond the special assessment. Mr. Stivender explained that every property owner was notified more than once by certified mail, in this particular case. He noted that Carlton Village was a classic example of an older subdivision with a lot of lots and road rights-of-way, and this was exactly what the special assessment program was designed to address.
Commr. Gerber was concerned about some of the property being listed in the same name and having different addresses.
Commr. Swartz explained that it had not been the Board's intention to go into areas where there were many lots that amounted to single ownership and paving roads for developers, and he questioned whether staff had researched this probability.
Mr. Stivender explained that there were some roads that had been paved in this area that were entirely owned by individual property owners, and they were in the County system through that process. He discussed the sporadic development of lots and addressed the concerns expressed about particular individuals owning large areas of property.
Commr. Cadwell stated that the request was in his district, and he was in favor of the assessment.
Commr. Hanson made a motion to approve to award and authorize Project Number SA-83, Orange Circle, Azalea Way, Palm Street (portion), Un-named Street, and Parkinsonia Street (portion), in the Carlton Village Subdivision, Lady Lake, to Bryant's Landclearing, and to encumber and expend funds in the amount of $294,632.50. (Commissioner District 5, CTT Funds); and to execute and authorize the Chairman's signature on the Assessment Roll Resolution 1996-128.
Commr. Swartz stated that he would second the motion for discussion. He wanted to see the County pave roads that needed to be paved, but he also wanted to make sure that staff had researched the issue presented by some of the individuals from the public, in regards to someone taking advantage of the situation.
After further review and discussion of the map presented by Mr. Nappi, as well as the map furnished by staff, Commr. Swartz felt that, by approving the request, the Board would not be exceeding its standards.
The Chairman called for a vote on the motion, which was carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote.
CITIZEN QUESTION AND COMMENT PERIOD
FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
Mr. Roger Webb, President of the Wekiva Property Owners' Association, updated the Board on Fire Station 32. Mr. Webb stated that, a few years ago, there had been a budget problem, and Station 32 had been slated to be closed. He stated that some citizens had gotten together and talked with the Board, staff and the Fire Advisory Committee, and Fire Station 32 was granted a reprieve of closing the station, provided that the citizens followed certain criteria. The criteria included finding volunteers to staff the station; finding a support group to support the volunteers; and trying to find an alternative site for the station, since the current site was a rented lot. Mr. Webb explained that the State owns almost all the land around the current site, and the area was located on the Wekiva River off of SR 46. They contacted the State and met with representatives to discuss the possibility of obtaining State property, and a representative explained that he did not think this would be possible, because the State did not want to violate the integrity of the bonds that were sold to purchase the property under Preservation 2000. Mr. Webb stated that they decided to put the station on the river front piece of property that they owned on the river, but they found out that it would cost approximately $10,000 to $15,000 just to get to the permitting stages, with no guarantee for the permit, because of the environmental impact it would have on the river. Mr. Webb stated that the Friends of the Wekiva, who was against them putting the station on the river, wrote letters to Tallahassee, and he was told that, if they would volunteer a conservation easement across the park property, the State would consider providing an acre of land along the Wekiva Falls Road. This was posted and newsletters were sent to everyone in the neighborhood about their intentions to build a station along Wekiva Falls Road, and the title was cleared, so that the property could be leased, and the conservation easement could go across it. In surveying the land for the State, some of the property owners protested, and Tallahassee revoked their commitment, because they did not want to get into an opposing issue with the community. The property, where the station was currently located, was now for sale, and the residents were trying to purchase it. Mr. Webb found out that there was some grant money available through Parks and Recreation, and since they did not need the entire parcel (1 1/4 acres), they could use 1/4 acre for the station, and the rest of it could be a County park. Mr. Chuck Pula, Parks and Recreation Coordinator, was contacted, and he gave a favorable recommendation, but he found out it would be October, 1997, before the funds would be available, if it was approved by the Board and all of the other necessary committees. Mr. Webb did not feel that the property would stay on the market for more than a year. He wanted to get some input from the County and some support. Mr. Webb stated that phone pledges have been collected, and the residents were willing to place these dollars toward the purchase and construction of a fire station.
Commr. Hanson stated that she had asked Mr. Webb to come forward to the Board, because the residents had really struggled in that area to find solutions to the previous direction given by the Board. She had brought up the idea of the park, but it would take some time to receive the funding. She felt it was important for the people to know whether the Board had any real interest in keeping the fire station open. It was currently a mobile home on 1 1/4 acres, but it had served the purpose for the area. Commr. Hanson had talked with Chief Craig Haun, Senior Director, Fire and Emergency Services, about the possibility of moving the modular building at Animal Control onto the property, which already has a septic tank and well on it.
Commr. Cadwell noted that the Board had agreed that it was a unique situation in this area, and he was willing to sit down with Chief Haun, the County Manager, and Mr. Webb, or even the District Commissioner, to try and work out some type of plan.
Commr. Hanson stated that it was important that this Board give a renewed "yes" that it wanted to work something out given all of the problems the residents had encountered.
Mr. Webb stated that he was looking for a permanent answer and felt that the park was an excellent opportunity for the County to make an investment in that end of the County. He noted that Seminole County has a Mutual Aid Agreement with Lake County.
Commr. Hanson stated that she would be glad to meet with Mr. Webb, but the main thing was direction particularly to the County Manager to go ahead and continue to seek a solution to this area.
Commr. Swartz explained that it had been the Board's intention years ago to close the station, but the Board reconsidered after getting a commitment from the people in the area to work toward trying to keep the station open. The problem was now the land, and he felt the direction should be to look at it and try and find out if there was a solution.
Mr. Webb stated that the asking price for the property was $37,500, and it was not on the river.
Commr. Swartz suggested that, at some point, if the County was going to invest in land other than in a lease, it needed to be real sure that there would be a station there. The County may want to look at other alternatives, because Lake County did not have a first response with Seminole County, and that was why the decision to close the station was turned around, because all Lake County had was the Mutual Aid Agreement. He stated that, in the intermediate run, it would be more appropriate to see if the County could get a stronger cooperative agreement with Seminole County, as other alternatives were being considered.
Mr. Webb appreciated all of the cooperation that they had received from the County up to this point. He would set up a join meeting as soon as possible with Commr. Hanson, the County Manager, Sue Whittle, and Chief Haun.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT/COUNTY POLICIES
Mr. Jimmy Crawford, Land Use and Environmental Attorney in Lake County, addressed the Board to discuss the issue of dealing with the replacement of a legally existing non-conforming mobile home. Historically in Lake County, a legally existing non-conforming mobile home could be replaced, but beginning in 1995, it was changed with the lot of record Ordinance revision, and the aggregation Ordinance. He stated that this change, together with the vested rights Ordinance that was repealed in Chapter 1 and then replaced this spring, and some newer staff interpretations of these regulations, have resulted in a great increase in the number of non-conforming lots in Lake County. Mr. Crawford stated that, if the County had issued a building permit with a legal description that had been interpreted as a lot of record in the past, it was no longer so. Even a lot split approved by the County prior to the Comprehensive Plan was now no longer a lot of record; it might be vested, or it might not be vested, but it was not a lot of record. With the repeal of Chapter 1, provision 102.18 was repealed, which was the provision under which staff allowed the replacement of non-conforming mobile homes, single for single, and double for double. Mr. Crawford reviewed a situation he has with an elderly client, in relation to the issue being presented, and stated that, after consulting with staff, they did not feel that they could interpret provision 311.04, which was reproduced in Chapter 6, as a non-conforming use Land Development Regulation (LDR), to allow replacement of a mobile home without some staff, or Board direction to staff, to legally interpret it. Mr. Crawford explained that it was not necessarily an expansion change, or enlargement, however, structural alteration was defined with the word "replacement" of an existing structure. If it was the Board's direction that non-conforming mobile homes be eliminated and not be able to be replaced, his client could probably do a lot split, or a family density exception, or a CUP. If it was not the Board's direction, he would ask that the Board direct staff, as much as it could, to liberally interpret provision 311.06 non-conforming use, to allow the replacement. Mr. Crawford felt that the single for single, double for double rule would be the best, because you could not replace mobile homes with the exact same size, because they were no longer being made. If staff could not take this direction, he would ask that staff be asked to bring back, in a timely manner, an amendment to allow the replacement of legal non-conforming mobile homes.
Commr. Swartz stated that it was not the intent of the Board to make a decision today, but to refer this to staff to bring back some suggestions. He stated that the Board needed to make sure that the case that Mr. Crawford was bringing to the Board was similar to the Dora Pines case.
After some discussion with staff, it was noted that the issue brought forward by Mr. Crawford would be something different from the Dora Pines case, which would have to be reviewed by staff and brought to the Board for consideration, in order to seek out some other exception.
Commr. Cadwell directed Ms. Sharon Farrell, Senior Director, Department of Growth Management, to go back and look at the changes that were made, and to try and determine the intent of the Board, and to bring it back to the Board, either for additional direction, or some type of action.
Ms. Farrell addressed the Board and stated that staff was going through a training process regarding the lot of record and the vested rights Ordinance. She stated that the non-conforming uses have been discussed at budget hearings, and a number of other times, in relation to the CUPs, and the whole theory of non-conforming use. Staff was looking at language from other counties and other States for non-conforming, and how it related to vesting, how the County wanted to justify and allow a non-conforming use to continue, and the County's whole direction for non-conforming. Ms. Farrell stated that, in this case with a mobile home, it did not meet the County's test for expansion, or enlargement. If it was the County's goal for non-conforming to get rid of them, then this code worked; if it was not, then the County needed different language.
Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, read the Comprehensive Plan Policy to the Board and stated that there was a real clash, in the entire lot of record issue and pre-existing lots, in the Comprehensive Plan, the LDRs, and what may have been the Board's intent, and staff was trying to develop a presentation to make to the Board at a workshop, so that the Board could go through all of these issues and clarify its intent. Mr. Minkoff noted that the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and others were appealing the County's decisions based on the Comprehensive Plan only.
Ms. Farrell stated that staff would be scheduling something after the holidays, because it wanted to meet with some of the State agencies and work with line-in staff, as to the history, in order to get every detail for the review process.
Commr. Hanson had a problem with the fact that a lot of people were coming to staff and asking, for instance, for a lot of record, and the direction that staff gives to them could turn them away, when in fact, they probably could get it, if this was resolved. She felt that the aggregation rule did not apply in Mount Plymouth, if it was not on a paved road, because it was directly in conflict with the Wekiva Basin Amendment, and the Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. Crawford stated that he would like to see a workshop scheduled to address the issue that he presented.
LANDFILLS/COUNTY PROPERTY
Mr. Donald Stevens, Mount Dora, addressed the Board to discuss the County's Lady Lake Landfill project. Mr. Stevens stated that he owned ten acres of land directly east of the project, which has been planted in pine trees. In May, before the County started its capping process of the landfill, and before bids had been submitted to the County, two of the contractors that were bidding on the project contacted him about possibly needing additional dirt to complete the project. He contacted the Solid Waste Department to find out about the project, and he was told that a retention pond was going to be built about 12 to 14 feet deep, and there would be a 50 foot flat buffer around adjoining property owners. Mr. Stevens met with Mr. Gary Debo, Construction Contracts Manager, and the on-site engineer for the project, and he found out that the hole was approximately 40 feet deep, a couple of hundred feet wide, and extended down 1/4 of a mile. The buffer was about 15 to 20 feet around the perimeter of the property. The County already owned a ten acre wooded tract to the west of the landfill project, and his land was to the east of the project. Mr. Stevens stated that he would like to sell his ten acres to the County, because the County needed it for a buffer, and there was not sufficient soil to complete the project.
Commr. Hanson felt that the Board should ask Mr. Stevens to get together with the County Manager, Public Services, and Solid Waste to look at the issue.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/RESOLUTIONS/ELECTIONS
Mr. Barry Brown, Director of Economic Development, was present to discuss the request for execution of a Resolution that called for a referendum on the Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption.
Commr. Cadwell stated that the Resolution would be placed on the referendum on the November general election ballot. He stated that the Resolution was initiated from the Comprehensive Plan, Lake County Economic Development Element, Policy 11-5.5.
Mr. Brown addressed the Board and stated that he would be meeting with the City of Leesburg, and the Leesburg Area Chamber of Commerce, and they would be putting together a public education campaign. Mr. Brown explained that an application would be filed with the County and would be reviewed on a case by case basis. If it was granted, it would be enacted by an ordinance. The procedures still needed to be drafted, and they would be presented to the Industrial Development Authority (IDA) and then brought to the Board. Mr. Brown presented a brief overview of the Discussion Paper, which had been presented in the backup material.
On a motion by Commr. Gerber, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote the Board approved Resolution 1996-129 that calls for a referendum on the Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption, as presented by Mr. Brown, Director of Economic Development.
PARKS AND RECREATION/FACILITIES & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Mr. Chuck Pula, Parks and Recreation Coordinator, addressed the Board to discuss the request for approval of the Lake County Youth Recreation Assistance Program and criteria. Mr. Pula presented an overview of the program and presented photographs of the youth that would be participating in the program. He stated that several cities in Lake County had expressed concerns about escalating youth recreation costs. The City of Eustis had decided to no longer subsidize to the extent that it had in the past for youth sports; the City of Clermont had continually expressed concerns and asked for relief. Mr. Pula stated that staff had proposed the attached criteria to assist in alleviating the concerns, which he reviewed with the Board.
Commr. Cadwell stated that the League of Cities met last Friday for its monthly Board meeting, and 12 of the 14 cities were represented. There was a letter in the backup material from the City of Eustis, and the City of Clermont still had some concerns about the program. Commr. Cadwell stated that the other members were very excited about it and realized it was a pilot program and could be modified at any time.
Discussion occurred regarding the criteria that had been established for the program, with Mr. Pula answering questions of the Board.
Ms. Sue Whittle, County Manager, pointed out that the agenda sheet indicated that the $50,000 fiscal impact would come from Capital funds; however, this was incorrect. She explained that this project would be funded from General Fund monies, in the amount of $10,000, from current year allocations, with an additional $40,000, which was included in the the budget for Fiscal Year 96/97, for a total of $50,000.
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Gerber and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the Lake County Youth Recreation Assistance Program and criteria, at a fiscal impact of $50,000, as clarified by Ms. Whittle, County Manager.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 11:10 a.m., the Chairman announced that the Board would recess until 5:30 p.m.
RESOLUTIONS/GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Ms. Sharon Farrell, Senior Director, Department of Growth Management, addressed the Board to discuss the request for approval and execution of a Resolution seeking designation under the Sustainable Communities Demonstration Project and resolving to transmit a State of Interest to the State of Florida. Ms. Farrell stated that the County had until September 30, 1996, to forward the Resolution, and a short synopsis on Lake County, to the Department of Community Affairs (DCA).
Commr. Swartz stated that, in years past, it was the Regional Planning Council's review of DRIs that provided more review, and more of an effective review, than what Lake County gave, and it was DCA's review of some of the County's less than desirable Comprehensive Plans and Plan Amendments that provided more oversight than what would have otherwise occurred. He stated that getting into this situation did not create a situation like that, and if anything, it would provide enhanced scrutiny of a different nature.
Ms. Farrell explained the partnership position that would be held by the County, in terms of the said project, and explained what would most likely be occurring in Lake County, in terms of land use plan amendments.
On a motion by Commr. Swartz, seconded by Commr. Good and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved and authorized the execution of Resolution 1996-130 seeking designation under the Sustainable Communities Demonstration Project and resolving to transmit a State of Interest to the State of Florida.
ORDINANCES/GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Ms. Sharon Farrell, Senior Director, Department of Growth Management, addressed the Board to discuss the request to advertise an Ordinance amending Appendix E, Land Development Regulations dealing with the references made to the Environmental Protection Board. Ms. Farrell stated that, as part of the reorganization and efforts being made to streamlines the County's processes, and as part of becoming more user friendly, a number of organizational structures have been changed, as well as some of the public boards. She stated that this was one of the boards of which, based on the County's in-house studies, the County wanted to place all of its enforcement actions with the Code Enforcement Board, and all of the variance requests with the Board of Adjustments. Ms. Farrell stated that she and the Chairman met with the Environmental Protection Board in August and advised them of the proposed changes. At the September meeting, the Environmental Protection Board resolved its final three cases that dealt with environmental infractions.
Commr. Hanson made a motion, which was seconded by Commr. Gerber, to approve to advertise the Ordinance amending Appendix E, Lake Development Regulations, as presented.
Under discussion, Commr. Gerber referred to Page 35, 3. regarding the language that says the Environmental Protection Advisory Board would publicize and educate the public, and stated that the Environmental Education Task Force would be coming forward soon with a recommendation that the County form an ongoing Committee for environmental education in Lake County. She felt that the Advisory Committee could also provide the function of environmental education, not only as environmental protection education, and pollution control education, but also overall environmental education. Many of the members of the Task Force have mentioned that they would like to serve on the Advisory Board.
Commr. Gerber felt that it would be duplicative to have two committees basically doing very similar tasks.
Commr. Cadwell discussed developing a sub-committee from the proposed Advisory Board that could handle the education portion.
Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, stated that the language in the proposed ordinance could be broadened in Paragraph 3 on Page 35, with staff getting with Commr. Gerber to get what the Task Force was recommending, in order to make sure that the language was included in the noted paragraph.
Discussion occurred regarding the proposed five member Advisory Board, with it being noted that the Board could increase the number of members.
Mr. Minkoff explained that this was a relatively informal motion, at this point, so the Board did not have to abide by strict procedural requirements, if there was a consensus on the Board to go to nine members, because the motion could be amended to include the change to the membership, as well as having the language broadened on Page 35, Paragraph 3.
Commr. Hanson amended her motion to include a nine member Advisory Board, with the language to be broadened on Page 35, Paragraph 3, and Commr. Gerber amended the second to the motion.
The Chairman called for a vote on the motion, which was carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote.
COMMISSIONERS/MEETINGS
On a motion by Commr. Gerber, seconded by Commr. Good and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the request to remove November 19 and December 24 from the BCC Meeting Schedule, and to plan the Investiture of the County Commissioners on November 19, 1996 at 6:30 p.m.
APPOINTMENTS/RESIGNATIONS/COMMITTEES
Commr. Cadwell requested that the appointment of individuals to the Lake County Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board be tabled until the next meeting.
On a motion by Commr. Good, seconded by Commr. Swartz and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved to postpone the appointment of individuals to the Lake County Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board, until October 1, 1996.
REPORTS - COUNTY ATTORNEY
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/DEEDS/TAX COLLECTOR
Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, informed the Board that Mr. T. Keith Hall, Tax Collector, had initially brought the issue of the Citrus Sun Club to his attention. Mr. Minkoff explained that the Citrus Sun Club was a time share development at the Highway 19/27 interchange. In 1992, the Club had gotten behind on its property taxes, and there were some tax certificates that had been sold and a request made for a tax deed. At that time, the Board entered into an agreement with the Club, and it was required to redeem some certificates, make some payments to the County, as well as continue to keep the taxes up to date. The Club has defaulted under that agreement, and he was recommending to the Board that the County apply for a Tax Deed on the property consisting of the entire development. There may be a significant cost to do this, because of the title search that would be necessary.
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Swartz and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the recommendation by the County Attorney to apply for a tax deed on the Citrus Sun Club property.
REPORTS - COUNTY MANAGER
FINANCE
Ms. Sue Whittle, County Manager, noted that the Board members had received the monthly Financial Report for the month of August, 1996.
COMMISSIONER GOOD - DISTRICT #2
WATER RESOURCES
On a motion by Commr. Good, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved to support and participate in the Second Annual St. John's River Celebration, and to include Commr. Good as the contact person.
RESOLUTIONS/MUNICIPALITIES/RECREATION
On a motion by Commr. Good, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the execution of Resolution 1996-131 commending the heroic efforts of the Boy Scouts from Troop 86 in Clermont.
COMMISSIONER HANSON - DISTRICT #4
APPOINTMENTS/RESIGNATIONS/COMMITTEES
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Good and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the appointment of Ms. Linda A. Driggers to the Lake County Charter Development Committee.
COMMISSIONER SWARTZ - DISTRICT #3
ANIMAL CONTROL
Commr. Swartz noted that the Board had placed on the agenda this morning an item that dealt with an effort to raise money for the animal sterilization program, which has been based on recycled aluminum. After consulting with Ms. Sue Whittle, County Manager, and Mr. Don Post, Director of Solid Waste Management Services, he found that the County could make a contribution of those cans toward this program, and if it was successful, it would raise some money for the program.
Commr. Swartz made a motion, which was seconded by Commr. Hanson, to authorize staff to use approximately 50%, or that excess of the aluminum cans, toward the animal sterilization program, and to make sure that, in fact, the donation of that would increase the likelihood that it would bring some funds into Lake County for the program, and if this was not really true, the County might want to take the money from those cans and put it into the sterilization program.
Chief Craig Haun, Senior Director of Fire and Emergency Services, addressed the Board and explained that the animal organizations that were competing in the project would receive a grant award.
The Chairman called for a vote on the motion, which was carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote.
COMMISSIONER CADWELL - DISTRICT #5
COUNTY MANAGER/CONTRACT, LEASES & AGREEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Gerber, seconded by Commr. Swartz, and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved a 3% Cost of Living Adjustment and a 3% Merit Increase, as recommended by Commr. Cadwell.
COUNTY ATTORNEY/CONTRACT, LEASES & AGREEMENTS
Commr. Cadwell informed the Board that, in the initial agreement with Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, the County had neglected to designate his position as Senior Management in the Florida State Retirement System. He recommended the designation, as well as a 3% Cost of Living Adjustment and a 3% Merit increase for the County Attorney.
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Gerber and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the above recommendation, as presented by Commr. Cadwell.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 5:57 p.m., the Chairman announced that the Board would take a few minute recess and reconvene at 6 p.m.
MINUTES
Discussion occurred regarding the Minutes of August 20, 1996, Regular Meeting, with Ms. Toni M. Riggs, Deputy Clerk, requesting the following correction:
Page 23, Line 24: Add - "and going out to bid on the project"
Page 24, Line 14: Add - "and going out to bid on the project"
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Gerber and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the Minutes of August 20, 1996, Regular Meeting, as corrected.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 6 p.m.
WELTON G. CADWELL, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK
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The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in special session on Tuesday, September 17, 1996, at 6:00 p.m., in the Board Meeting Room, Administration Building, Tavares, Florida. Commissioners present at the meeting were: Welton G. Cadwell, Chairman; William "Bill" H. Good, Vice Chairman; Rhonda H. Gerber; G. Richard Swartz, Jr.; and Catherine C. Hanson. Staff members present were: Sanford A. Minkoff, County Attorney; Sue Whittle, County Manager; Ava Kronz, BCC Office Manager; Barbara Lehman, Chief Deputy Clerk, County Finance; Sarah LaMarche, Budget Director; Tracy Zeller, Senior Budget Analyst; Kevin McDonald, Senior Budget Analyst; Julia Wilson, Budget Assistant; and Toni M. Riggs, Deputy Clerk.
OPENING REMARKS
Commr. Cadwell stated that the Board would reconvene the public hearing for the final budget adoption.
Ms. Sue Whittle, County Manager, stated that this was the second and final public hearing on the budget for the 1996-97 Fiscal Year. She stated that the first issue to be addressed was the percentage increase in millage over the rollback rate. As it was tentatively adopted at the September 5, 1996 Board meeting, the rollback was 4.909, and the tentative millage rate was 4.909. In the Ambulance District, the rollback millage was .221, and the tentative millage rate was .158, which was a 28.51% decrease over the rollback rate. The aggregate millage rate was 5.083, and the tentative millage rate at the aggregate was 5.033, which was a .984% decrease over the rollback rate.
Commr. Cadwell opened the public hearing portion of the budget hearing and called for public comment. There being none, the public hearing portion of the meeting was closed.
Commr. Hanson stated that she was having a problem with one
issue in the rollback, which was the effect it had on the County's social services in the community. She was not sure that the Board actually was aware of what some of the cuts were doing to individuals in the community. She was not prepared to make any changes at this meeting, however, she asked that sometime during the next year, the Board have a needs assessment study, to determine not only the County's current needs, but focusing on where the dollars were going to be cut, both state and federal, in the community and making some projection of what the County's needs were going to be.
Commr. Cadwell stated that this would be a good item to discuss at a Board Retreat.
Commr. Hanson stated that some County money was being contributed to the Health Planning Council, and she felt that the County could investigate possibilities of staff putting together such an analysis, and the Retreat would also be appropriate.
Ms. Whittle informed the Board that staff was not required to read the resolutions this year.
RESOLUTIONS
On a motion by Commr. Gerber, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved Resolution 1996-132 adopting Lake County's countywide millage at 4.909, which was equal to the rollback rate, and included the aggregate millage rate at 5.033, which was 0.984% less than the rollback rate.
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Gerber and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved Resolution 1996-133 adopting the Lake County Ambulance District millage at .158, which was 28.51% less than the rollback rate.
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Good and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved Resolution 1996-134 adopting the countywide budget at $147,136,061.
Commr. Cadwell extended his appreciation to the budget staff, and the County Manager's Office, for the budget process this year, which was done in an effective manner.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
WELTON G. CADWELL, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK
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