The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, November 5, 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. Good gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA UPDATE
Ms. Sue Whittle, County Manager, noted that there was an Addendum to the agenda.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Good and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the Minutes of October 1, 1996, as presented.
CLERK OF 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 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.
Bonds - Contractor
Request to approve the following Contractor Bonds, cancellations and new:
Cancellations
624-97 Ronald R. Krueger
4612-97 Robert G. Sellers d/b/a Selcon
New
1270-97 John P. Owens, Jr., (Electrical Contractor)
1616-97 Richard T. Brennan d/b/a Brennan Electric, Inc. (Electrical)
1763-97 Innovation Industries, Inc. d/b/a Jack & Andy's Electric (Electrical Contractor)
1904-97 John Foster, Sr. (Plumbing Contractor)
3095-97 Professional Electrical Contractors of Centr
(Electrical)
4064-97 Gregory O. Thomas (Building)
4165-97 Michael S. Brannon d/b/a Brannon Construction Co. (Class C. Residential Building)
4488-97 William F. Alderton d/b/a Florida Air & Heat, Inc.
(Air Conditioning Contractor)
4535-97 John F. Kiley d/b/a Kiley-Clouse Plumbing Inc.
(Plumbing)
4611-97 Randy Eastwood d/b/a Randall's Mobile Home Service
(Mobile Home Installation)
4823-97 Robert J. Roper (General)
4880-97 Charles M. Long d/b/a C. A. Long Masonry, Inc.
(Concrete)
4957-97 Robert Burton d/b/a Air Waves Heating & Cooling, Inc. (Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning)
5019-97 Mike D. McGowen (Plumbing Contractor)
5023-97 George Evans d/b/a Evans Roofing (Roofing)
5197-97 Stan A. Beller d/b/a Beller Electric Inc.
(Electrical)
5238-97 S & S Electric Co. Inc. (Electrical)
5392-97 Mark A. Wodz (Electrical)
5491-97 George F. Crispi (Electrical)
5492-97 Michael Sereda & Community Builders, Inc.
(Swimming Pool Construction)
5493-97 Keith Huntington d/b/a Petros Electric & Lighting
(Electrical)
5494-97 Mark Chodos (Residential - General)
5495-97 Estel L. Spurlin (Residential)
5496-97 Robert E. Dolan, Jr. (Roofing)
Accounts Allowed/County Property
Request to approve list of items to be deleted from Fixed Assets for the month of November, 1996, in the amount of $39,239.50.
Accounts Allowed/Courts-Judges
Request to acknowledge receipt of the Monthly Distribution of Revenue Traffic/Criminal Cases, for Month ending September 30, 1996, in the amount of $136,257.29. Same Period last year: $123,418.59.
Water Resources/Budgets
Request to acknowledge receipt of the Oklawaha Basin Recreation and Water Conservation and Control Authority's tentative budget for 1996-97 and final budget.
Division of Forestry/Reports
Request to acknowledge receipt of the Annual report of the activities of the Division of Forestry's fire prevention and suppression program, Cooperative Forestry Assistance Project, as well as the activities on Seminole State Forest, throughout Lake County for July 1, 1995 through June 30, 1996.
Municipalities/Ordinances
Request to acknowledge receipt of Ordinance No. 96-28 from the City of Eustis, as follows: An Ordinance initiated by the property owner, annexing into the corporate limits of the City of Eustis, Florida, 3.9 acres of vacant land with a concept plan for mini-warehouse storage facility expansion to existing storage facility on the north side of CR 44 east of and adjacent to AAA Mini Storage, which was passed, ordained and approved October 3, 1996.
Courts-Judges
Request for approval and authorization of signature on the following Satisfaction of Judgments:
a. State of Florida vs. Timothy Vandalen, Case No. 9300260CFD, in the amount of $250.00.
b. State of Florida vs. Timothy Vandalen, Case No. 9300496CFB, in the amount of $250.00.
Budget Transfers/Resolutions
Request for approval and authorization of signature on the following Budget Adjustments for FY 95/96 and FY 96/97:
A. Resolutions:
1. Fund: General
Depart: Constitutional Officer/Sheriff
Revenue: Police Services $5,000
Expend: Transfer/Law Deputies $5,000
Amendment #: 97-007 (FY 1996/97)
Resolution 1996-145
2. Fund: General
Depart: Facilities and Capital Improvements
Revenue: Donations $409
Expend: Improvements Other than Buildings $409
Amendment #: 97-008 (FY 1996/97)
Resolution 1996-153
B. Transfers:
1. Fund: Various
Depart: Non-Departmental
From: Salary Reserve $86,874
To: Personal Services $86,874
Transfer #: 96-402 (FY 1995/96)
2. Fund: Law Library
Depart: Judicial
From: Several $14,000
To: Several $14,000
Transfer #: 96-403 (FY 1995/96)
3. Fund: Sales Tax Capital Projects
Depart: Facilities and Capital Improvements
From: Buildings $250,000
To: Building - Public Services $250,000
Transfer #: 97-009 (FY 1996/97)
4. Fund: General
Depart: Growth Management
From: Various revenue accounts $27,500
To: Various revenue accounts $27,500
Transfer #: 97-010 (FY 1996/97)
5. Fund: Affordable Housing
Depart: Community Services
From: Special Reserve $14,607
To: Several $14,607
Transfer #: 97-012 (FY 1996/97)
COUNTY MANAGER'S CONSENT AGENDA
Ms. Sue Whittle, County Manager, requested that Tab 16 be pulled from the regular Agenda for discussion.
Commr. Swartz requested that Tabs 15 and 30 be pulled from the regular Agenda for discussion, as well as Item I. B. on Addendum No. 1.
Commr. Gerber made a motion, which was seconded by Commr. Swartz, to approve the County Manager's Consent Agenda, with the exception of Tabs 15, 16, and 30 on the regular Agenda, and Item I. B. on Addendum No. 1.
Under discussion, Ms. Whittle noted that the correct amount for Tab 18 was $44,909.25.
The Chairman called for a vote on the motion, which was carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, to approve the following requests:
Community Services/Contracts, Leases & Agreements
Request to approve execution of Agreement between Lake County and Sunrise ARC of Lake County, Inc. for annual grant funding for Fiscal Year 1996/97.
Community Services/Grants/Education
Request to approve execution of Certification of Acceptance of the Lake County Middle School D.A.R.E. and Operation Redirect grants for Fiscal Year 1996/97.
Community Services/Grants/Committees
Request to approve the establishment of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Neighborhood Revitalization and Economic Development Citizens Advisory Task Force for the Lake Kathryn area and approval to advertise for applicants to serve on this Committee.
Community Services/Reports/State Agencies
Request for approval of execution of Certification Form that accompanies the Annual Report for Affordable Housing Program for Fiscal Years 1993/96, 1994/95, and 1995/96 due to the State Department of Community Affairs by November 15, 1996.
Deeds
Request for approval of acceptance of Lake Thomas Cove Statutory Quit-Claim Deed for property.
Fire & Emergency Services
Request for approval to exchange and sell surplus equipment between Lake County Fire/Rescue and Marion County Fire/Rescue.
Accounts Allowed/Contracts, Leases & Agreements
Fire & Emergency Services
Request for approval and execution of Fiscal Year 1996-97 Emergency Management Preparedness & Assistance Trust Fund Agreement in the amount of $92,090.
Contracts, Leases & Agreements/Zoning
Request for approval and execution of Agreement between Lake County and Manoochehr Motamedi for a Temporary Non-Conforming Zoning Use for the placement of a travel trailer on property located at Poinciana Street, in Commission District #4, during the construction of the conventional home.
County Employees/Human Resources
Request for approval of Certificates for employees with one and three years of service, as listed.
Accounts Allowed/Contracts, Leases & Agreements/Public Works
Request for approval and execution of Agreement between Lake County and Superior Asphalt Company, Inc. for construction of the Florida Power Corporation property site plan in the amount of $77,056.70 from the Road Impact Fee Fund, Benefit District 2, Commissioner District 3.
Accounts Allowed/Contracts, Leases & Agreements Municipalities/Road Projects/Bids/Roads-County & State
Request for approval and execution of Interlocal Agreement between Lake County and the City of Clermont relating to Pitt Street and East Jacks Lake Road (#2-1350), Project No. 5-96; award Pitt Street and East Jacks Lake Road, Project No. 5-96, Bid No. B-6-6-30, to Hewitt Contracting Company, Inc. in the amount of $1,971,405.66; encumber and expend funds in the amount of $1,550,813.81 from the Road Impact Fee Fund for the County's portion of the project; and encumber and expend funds in the amount of $128,338.54 from the Road Impact Fee Fund to reimburse the City of Clermont for engineering costs, Benefit District 5, Commissioner District 2.
Contracts, Leases & Agreements/Road Projects
Request for approval and execution of Interlocal Agreement between Lake County and Orange County for road maintenance.
Accounts Allowed/Contracts, Leases & Agreements/Resolutions
Roads-County & State
Request for approval and execution of a Developer's Agreement between Lake County and Shamrock Development Corporation for maintenance of improvements, acceptance of an Irrevocable Letter of Credit for maintenance in the amount of $30,000, release of a Letter of Credit for performance in the amount of $330,000, and approval and execution of Resolution 1996-160 accepting Spring Oak Drive "Part" (#4-5477A) into the County Road Maintenance System.
Accounts Allowed/Contracts, Leases & Agreements/Resolutions
Roads-County & State
Request for approval and execution of Developer's Agreement between Lake County and Yeagar Development Company for maintenance of improvements, acceptance of an Irrevocable Letter of Credit for maintenance in the amount of $44,909.25, release of a Letter of Credit for performance in the amount of $316,705.00, and approval and execution of Resolution 1996-161 accepting Clair Place (#2-0934), Mira Lago Lane (#2-0935G), and Ollie Court (#2-0935H) into the County Road Maintenance System.
Accounts Allowed/Contracts, Leases & Agreements/Resolutions
Roads-County & State/Subdivisions
Request for approval and acceptance of Final Plat for Crescent Lake Club First Addition Subdivision, approval and execution of a Developer's Agreement for Maintenance of Improvements between Lake County and A. E. Anderson, Jr., acceptance of Letter of Credit for maintenance in the amount of $47,509.00, approval and execution of a Developer's Agreement for performance of improvements between Lake County and A. E. Anderson, Jr., acceptance of Letter of Credit for tree planting requirements in the amount of $1,980.00, approval and execution of Resolution 1996-162 accepting the following roads into the County Road Maintenance System: Via De Renee Place (#2-0838A), Belo Horizonte Avenue (#2-0838B), Jardim Orlando Court (#2-0838C), Avenida Augusta (#2-0838D), Alameda Sandra (#2-0838E), and Alameda Alma (#2-0838F).
Accounts Allowed/Contracts, Leases & Agreements/Bonds
Subdivisions
Request for approval and acceptance of Final Plat for Greater Pines Phase 3, approval and execution of a Developer's Agreement for performance of improvements between Lake County and Greater Construction Company, and acceptance of a Performance Bond in the amount of $75,570.55.
Accounts Allowed/Bids/Road Projects
Request for approval to advertise for bids for Florida Avenue (Howey-in-the-Hills) Widening and Resurfacing Project No. 3-97 at an estimated cost of $90,000.00 from the Road Impact Fee Fund, Benefit District 4, Commissioner District 3.
Accounts Allowed/Bids/Road Projects
Request for approval to advertise for bids for Old Dixie Highway & US-27/441 and Lemon Street Intersection Improvement Project No. 4-97 at an estimated cost of $595,000.00 from the Road Impact Fee Fund, Benefit District 3, Commissioner District 5.
Water Authority/Municipalities/Public Works
Request for approval to enter into negotiations with Lake County Water Authority and municipalities proportional to floodplain mapping effort in their respective areas, and approval to negotiate with FEMA's contractor to obtain additional mapping, over and above what FEMA's budget allows.
Resolutions/Signs/Roads-County & State
Request for approval and execution of Resolution 1996-163 authorizing the "Yield" sign to be moved from the south-bound right lane of US 27 for traffic turning in a southwesterly direction onto CR 33, to the left turn lane for north-bound US 27 traffic turning left onto CR 33.
Resolutions/Roads-County & State
Request for approval and execution of Resolution 1996-164 to extend 45 mph zone westward on CR 448 to a point approximately 1,000 feet east of Shirley Shores intersection.
Deeds/Rights-of-Way, Roads & Easements
Request for approval and acceptance of a Statutory Quit Claim Deed from John M. Wallis, III and Jacqueline C. Wallis, and execute a County Deed to John M. Wallis, III and Jacqueline C. Wallis.
Roads-County & State/Public Works
Request for approval and acceptance of a Maintenance Map for CR-44 and Emeralda Ave. (5-6335).
Deeds/Rights-of-Way, Roads & Easements
Request for approval and acceptance of the following deeds:
Statutory Warranty:
Peregrine Properties, Inc.
Merry Rd., N. Ext.
Joseph C. Arborio
Golf Links Ave. (#3-5057)
Mount Homer Rod. (#3-4956)
Getford Farms III, Inc.
Emeralda Island Rd. (#5-7528)
Constance Kosemba
Fishermans Rd. (#4-8589)
Frank E. Richey and Adelee B. Richey
Fishermans Rd. (#4-8589)
Statutory Conservation Easement:
Amdev Corporation
Reagan's Run Subdivision Plat
Dale J. Ladd, Trustee
Montclair - Phase I Subdivision Plat
Richard H. Langley, Trustee
Montclair - Phase I Subdivision Plat
Quit Claim
Charles Seligman
C-44A
Road Vacations - Permission to Advertise
Request for approval to advertise Road Vacation Petition No. 830 by Jim Stivender, Jr., Lake County Public Works, to vacate road Right-of-Way, Sec. 36, Twp. 21, Rge. 25, Minneola area - Commissioner District 2.
Assessments/Solid Waste
Request for approval and authorization for the Chairman to execute Satisfaction of Assessment Liens for fifteen (15) road assessments, as follows:
Assessment # Name Date Paid
661383 L. D. & Lorraine Stynchcomb 09/23/96
661543 L. D. Stynchcomb 09/23/96
674015 Valete Hopkins & Darrel Dykehouse 09/30/96
676009 Toby A. Thompson 09/03/96
677069 Wallace & Lynda Lundgren 09/10/96
677078 Chester & Betty Ann Grainer 09/04/96
677079 Chester & Betty Ann Grainer 09/04/96
679082 Terrance J. Carney 09/25/96
679090 Vivian A. Awalt (Life Estate) 09/18/96
679100 Odelmer & Regina Gablocky 09/11/96
774022 Eddie Leon Williams 09/05/96
791049 Daniel Mendoza, Et Al 09/11/96
794068 William E. Plant 09/06/96
794069 William E. Plant 09/06/96
794070 William E. Plant 09/06/96
PERSONAL APPEARANCES
Commr. Cadwell presented the following plaques, as Ms. Lourdes Ramos, Director of Human Resources, presented information on each employee:
Presentation of plaques to Employees with Five Years of Service
Edwin O. Kern, Equipment Operator I, Public Services/Roads Division/Maintenance Area I (Leesburg) (not present)
Bruce L. Talbott, Firefighter Mechanic, Fire & Emergency Services, Fire/Rescue Division
Presentation of Plaques to Employees with Ten Years of Service
Norman P. Beserock, Land Use Technician, Growth Management/Planning & Development Services Division/Current Plan Services
Rudolph Handy, Maintenance Worker I, Facilities & Capital Improvements/Parks Section
James H. Lane, Maintenance Worker I, Facilities & Capital Improvements/Parks Section
Thomas D. Mitchell, District Chief, Fire & Emergency Services, Fire/Rescue Division
Presentation of Plaque and Bond to "Employee of the Quarter"; 4th Quarter (July, August & September)
Christopher S. Greco, Micro-Computer Technician, County Manager, Computer Services Division
Presentation of Plaque to Retiring County Employee
Perry A. Peavy, Landfill Attendant I, Solid Waste Management Services/Support Services Division/Drop-Off Facilities - Fifteen Years Eleven Months
Presentation of Plaque to Environmental Protection Board Recording Secretary for 10 years of service
Mr. Steve Adams, Environmental Protection Board, presented a plaque to Ms. Pat Stahl who has served as the Recording Secretary for the Environmental Protection Board from 1986 to 1996.
Presentation of "PRIDE" Certificates
Ms. Sue Whittle, County Manager, noted that the PRIDE program was established to recognize the employees for the quality performance they were giving to Lake County and to let the employees know the County appreciated their efforts.
The following employees received "PRIDE" Certificates, which were presented by Commr. Cadwell:
Community Services
Brad Bohnet
Diane Kemp, Division of Library Services
Facilities and Capital Improvements
John Bringard
Ron Searcy
Henry C. Eschenberg, Jr., Exposition and Fairgrounds (not present)
Fire/Rescue
Steve LaFleur
Ray Brittian
Growth Management
Carmen Carroll
Gary Muller
Public Services
Kelly Rogers
Jim Bridgewater, Mosquito & Aquatic Plant Management
Purchasing
Ronnie Jones, Reprographic Center (not present)
Solid Waste Management Services
Barbara Schamel, Assessment Management Services
Presentation of Resolutions to Five Boy Scouts of Boy Scout Troop 86 in Clermont
Commr. Good presented Resolution 1996-131 to Tony Joseph, Stewart Joseph, Aaron Holtz, Bill Baysiner, and Joey Principe of Boy Scout Troop 86 in Clermont for their Acts of Bravery and Concern.
Presentation of Resolution to Ivey, Harris & Walls
Commr. Hanson presented Resolution 1996-155 to Ivey, Harris & Walls, which extended a sincere "thank you" for making Camp Challenge their annual Community Services Project.
COUNTY EMPLOYEES/COUNTY MANAGER
Commr. Cadwell recognized Ms. Jane Reich, County Manager's Office, who was the event organizer for the Breast Cancer Research and Awareness Fund Raiser, which was "Denim Day", and noted that $837 was donated by the County employees.
TIMES CERTAIN
PRESENTATION - Florida Department of Transportation
Mr. Mike Szunyog, Liaison to Lake County for the Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Five, addressed the Board to discuss the FDOT 1997/98 - 2001/2002 Tentative Work Program. He noted that Mr. Lennon Moore, Manager for the District, was present for the discussion. Mr. Szunyog presented the Board with three handouts and stated that he would be reviewing the Work Program, which basically showed the differences between the adopted current work program and the new tentative work program. He discussed the Project Variance Report, which showed the project additions, cost decreases, cost increases, defers, and deletions and answered questions of the Board.
Commr. Swartz addressed WPI# 5112824 regarding State Road 44 to the Sumter County Line to County Road 468 and stated that one of the concerns was the amount of truck traffic that was getting off the turnpike and taking Highway 27 to avoid paying a high toll. He requested that FDOT, as well as staff, and the Turnpike Authority, review this situation to see if the toll structure for this one segment was such that it was causing the trucks to get off of the turnpike and travel on an undesirable road that had much more local traffic. Commr. Swartz requested that the Board get an update on this issue, after it was reviewed.
Commr. Cadwell noted that Mr. John Benton, Mayor of Eustis, and Mr. Dick Williams from Leesburg were present in the audience.
Mr. Szunyog informed the Board that the public hearing for Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Lake Counties was scheduled for Friday, December 13, 1996, at the Orange County Administration Building.
Commr. Swartz noted that the State Road 19 stormwater meeting was scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m., on Tuesday, November 29, 1996, which was the same time that the Board Investiture had been scheduled.
Mr. Jim Stivender, Director of Public Works, stated that he would check the scheduling to see whether changes could be made to the times.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/SUBDIVISIONS
RESOLUTIONS
Commr. Swartz addressed Tab 15, which he had requested to be pulled for discussion, and stated that he wanted to make sure that the item addressed an old road that provided access to a family that lived in the back area of the subdivision. He stated that, as part of the road vacation and subdivision plat, there was a requirement that alternate access be provided, and in the platting of the recreation area, it was to be done in such a way that the lighting would not interfere with those living in the area. Commr. Swartz wanted to make sure all of the conditions, that were a part of the original PUD approval, had been fulfilled.
Mr. Jim Stivender, Director of Public Works, addressed the Board and stated that he had gone to the site, and it appeared that all conditions had been satisfied and everything was in order.
Commr. Swartz requested that, as the area identified continued to build out, and as it went through the review process, Ms. Sharon Farrell, Sr. Director, Department of Growth Management, monitor it to make sure all requirements were met.
Ms. Farrell stated that the items addressed by Commr. Swartz were setforth as conditions in the ordinance, and they would be tracked.
On a motion by Commr. Good, seconded by Commr. Swartz and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved to accept the Final Plat for Arrowhead Phase 1 Subdivision, approval and execution of a Developer's Agreement for maintenance of improvements between Lake County and Arrowhead Associates, Ltd., acceptance of a Letter of Credit for maintenance in the amount of $44,534.00, approval and execution of a Developer's Agreement for performance of improvements between Lake County and Arrowhead Associates, Ltd., acceptance of a Letter of Credit for tree planting requirements in the amount of $2,074.00, acceptance of a Statutory Conservation Easement Deed from Arrowhead Associates, Ltd., and approval and execution of Resolution 1996-159 accepting Arrowhead Trail (2-1459) into the County Road Maintenance System.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/BONDS
Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, informed the Board that, under Tab 16, the bond amount was $825,000, and the County had the bond and it was acceptable. Mr. Minkoff stated that this was the second phase of Royal Highlands, and this particular plat was the area that was under construction, because the construction plans had already been approved. It was also within the area where the Comprehensive Plan Amendment was submitted, and the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) had appealed. Mr. Minkoff stated that the County had reached an agreement with DCA for a technical amendment to the County's Land Use Map that was expected to be brought to the Board in December, and staff had no problem with the request before the Board. He stated that DCA was requiring the County to put some additional language on the map saying that the vested DRI was Ordinance (Number), and to specifically identify the Ordinance. Because the preliminary construction plans had been approved, and the plat was under construction, the County would probably not have the ability to stop it. If the Land Use Plan Amendment was not approved, and ultimately there was litigation, then future phases could be adjusted, so that the caps would not be exceeded.
Commr. Hanson made a motion to approve the acceptance of Final Plat for Royal Highlands Phase 1A PUD, and the execution of a Developer's Agreement for performance of improvements between Lake County and Pringle Communities, and acceptance of a Performance Bond, in the amount of $825,000.
Commr. Good stated that he was unsure about approving the final plat, until the other issues, as noted by Mr. Minkoff, had been resolved.
Mr. Minkoff stated that the Board had approved the Land Use Amendment, and the appeal had come from DCA. The County had approved to place on the Land Use Map "vested DRI", and they now agree that the only change that needed to be made to the Map was to say "vested DRI, see original Ordinance (Number) for terms and conditions". The appeal of the Land Use Plan had been settled, but it had to be advertised and brought back to the Board, which could not be done for today.
Commr. Good seconded the motion made by Commr. Hanson.
The Chairman called for a vote on the motion, which was carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote.
PURCHASING
Commr. Swartz addressed Tab 30, which he had requested to be pulled for discussion, and stated that, in regard to the request from Solid Waste for permission to advertise, pursuant to the Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA), he would like to request that the Board authorize Solid Waste to look at whether any design build concepts could be used for any of the construction that the County might be doing, in order to save money and avoid the CCNA.
On a motion by Commr. Swartz, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the 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, and authorized Solid Waste some latitude to consider design build, if it was appropriate, for part of the project, as follows:
A) Authorization to Seek Bids, Proposals and Professional Services.
DIVISION AMOUNT
FACILITIES & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS $73,000.00
Authorization to advertise and seek bids for the application of sealants and caulking for the Jail, Prelude Building and Criminal Justice Facility. Permission to award bid to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder and encumber funds. Funding for this will be from accounts #0010851120.519.8300620 and #001.085110.519.8300620.
SOLID WASTE $100,000.00
Permission to advertise and accept letters of interest for Consulting Solid Waste Engineering Services to provide planning, design, permitting, construction management and other engineering services in compliance with the Florida Statute 287.055 (Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act) and County policy LCC-19.
Approve a Selection and Negotiation Committee Consisting of:
Selection Committee Donald Post
Jim Stivender
Barbara Lehman
Negotiation Committee Donald Post
Jim Stivender
Barbara Lehman
E) Authorization to waive Bid Requirements and Issue Purchase Orders for Services or Commodities that are Not Bid or Quoted, or if they are OEM Repairs.
DIVISION AMOUNT
SOLID WASTE $94,032.00
Ringhaver Equipment/Permission to waive bid requirements, have the Chairman sign annual maintenance agreements and issue purchase orders within budgeted funds for preventative maintenance services plus parts and repairs for Caterpillar equipment. Per Purchasing Policy, LCC-18, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) or authorized service representatives are exempt from the bid process. Funding for this will be from accounts #420.4569140.534.8300460, #420.4569100.534.8300460 and #420.4569120.534.8300460.
ADDENDUM NO. 1
GRANTS/FIRE AND EMERGENCY
On a motion by Commr. Swartz, seconded by Commr. Good and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved and authorized the Chairman to execute an Emergency Management Preparedness & Assistance Competitive Grant application.
COUNTY POLICIES/ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Swartz, seconded by Commr. Good and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved to advertise for consulting engineering services for several road projects, approval of the selection and negotiation committee, approval of the recommended procedure, and the waiving of portions of sections II.K; III.D.3.c.; and III.E.1. of Section 4 (Policy #LCC-19) of the Lake County Purchasing Manual, and authorized staff to look at whether or not some of these projects might be done as a design build, rather than just hiring engineers, or consultants, under the Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA).
CITIZEN QUESTION AND COMMENT PERIOD
Ms. Debbie Brazil, Administrator, Avante At Leesburg, addressed the Board and stated that the employees at Avante At Leesburg wanted to open their own child day care center. There was only one licensed day care center in Lake County that accepted children after 6 p.m. for shift workers. She stated that the road impact fees were making it quite prohibitive for the employees to do this, because there would be a 2,100 square foot building, which would cost them $11,000 for road impact fees, and in the City of Leesburg, it was going to cost an additional $7,000 for waste water management. The employees had asked her to come to the Board to see if there were any alternatives.
Discussion occurred regarding the proposed day care center being located at the same site where the employees currently worked.
Commr. Swartz suggested that Ms. Brazil work with staff and find out whether or not some alternative transportation analysis would show that, because this was already an employment location, the impact of the day care center might be less. He stated that the County's Impact Fee Ordinance allowed for alternative studies to be reviewed by the County Manager.
Ms. Brazil stated that she had been talking with other health care facilities, and Leesburg Regional Medical Center (LRMC) was willing to work with them.
The Board directed Ms. Brazil to meet with Ms. Sharon Farrell, Sr. Director, Department of Growth Management, to discuss possible alternatives to the issue.
COUNTY MANAGER'S DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/COMMITTEES/COMMUNITY SERVICES
Mr. Fletcher Smith, Sr. Director of Community Services, was present to discuss the request to approve the Resolution appointing six members to the Lake County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.
It was noted that all current members had requested to be reappointed to serve another term.
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Gerber and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the execution of Resolution 1996-165 appointing six members to the Lake County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, for two year terms beginning November 24, 1996, and the reappointment of the following members:
Reappointments
Rosemary Bennett Lee Hokr
Ruth Pelham Mike Cox
Ann Hall Carl R. Ludecke
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/STATE AGENCIES/WATER RESOURCES
Mr. John Benton, Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission, addressed the Board to discuss the request for monies to repair the public fishing pier by the Dora Canal on Lake Eustis. He explained that the Commission wanted to temporarily renovate the pier and make it safe and usable. The City of Tavares was in the process of getting permits to clean up some of the vegetation. In the future, the Commission would like to relocate the facility, and in essence, build a new one at the Tavares Recreation Park access where it would be more maintainable and more accessible. Mr. Benton stated that it would be three to five years before the new facility could be built, because the Commission needed to get proper funding, permits and planning necessary to proceed. If funding was not approved, the pier would have to be immobilized, because the agency could not assume the liability.
Commr. Swartz addressed the problem of access to the pier and stated that, when the Board made the decision to use some funds for the Marsh Flow Away Project with the Water Management District, the Fish Conservation Fund was one of the sources of funding that was used.
Ms. Sue Whittle, County Manager, noted that the County did not have an interlocal agreement, however, staff did review this item and the expenditure of the Fish Conservation funds did not interfere with the Marsh Flow Away funding.
Commr. Cadwell understood the concern to fix the pier for a short term, but there were few public accesses for fishing in the County. He wanted to see this one remain open until the other one was built.
Mr. Benton explained that the Submerged Land Lease expires on April 20, 2001, and under the terms of the lease, if the agency was not maintaining it, it must be removed. He noted that the pier was in the wrong spot, and when Highway 441 increases to six lanes, there would be no way the pier could be accessed safely. The agency would work with the contractor, to determine whether the renovation could be done for a lesser figure.
Mr. Chuck Pula, Parks and Recreation Coordinator, addressed the Board and stated that the request would be sent through the County's purchasing process and bids would be taken on the project, to give the Board an approximate estimate.
On a motion by Commr. Swartz, seconded by Commr. Good and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the request from Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission to use up to $10,450.00 of Fish Conservation fund monies, to repair the public fishing pier by the Dora Canal on Lake Eustis.
REPORTS/STATE AGENCIES/GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Mr. Paul Bergmann, Director, Planning and Development Services Division, addressed the Board to discuss the Detailed Workplan staff would follow in completing the Scope of Services required in completing the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) for the Department of Community Affairs. He noted that this was a five year mandatory update of the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Bergmann stated that the EAR process required a formal assessment of the Plan and Policies and review of the successes and failures of the Plan. He further stated that, after the project was completed, in April 1998, the County would have a year to submit Plan amendments, and the EAR Report would be critical when submitting amendments to the Department of Community Affairs (DCA). Mr. Bergmann stated that the County has a contract with DCA, and if the Board approved the document, it would be forwarded to DCA. He discussed the Workplan Executive Summary, which had been submitted as backup material, as well as the Evaluation and Appraisal Report, Vision Plan, and Designation of Department Duties and Assignment of Advisory Committees. He noted that Mr. Mark Knight, Mr. John Cento, Ms. Paula Blazer and Mr. David Hanson would be the staff members that would be working on the program. Mr. Bergmann stated that there were many on-going committees that would be incorporated into the workplan.
Mr. Mark Knight, Chief Planner, answered questions regarding the assignment of Advisory Committees, and the process that would be used in reviewing the Elements of the Comprehensive Plan.
Commr. Swartz stated that, at some point, the Board was going to have to appoint people to the Future Land Use Element Committee, and it might be people taken from the Boards listed, and it might also include some general citizens that may not be included in this immediate group. He noted that the Board was being asked to approve the EAR Workplan generally in concept, with the understanding that, at some point, specific people would have to be appointed.
Mr. Bergmann explained that staff was not trying to use the entire membership of the committees, and it would be more of a selective process. He stated that staff was trying to use existing committees, with selected members taking the information back to their respective groups to keep them informed.
Commr. Swartz stated that it was very important, particularly when the County did the next phase of comprehensive planning, that the County has as broad a base of citizen participation as possible. He stated that the entire state of the Growth Management Act was designed to be the County's citizen participation community endeavor. He suggested that staff start revising the list by considering another line item that would include members of the general public, so that the selection process could begin.
Ms. Sue Whittle, County Manager, stated that the item before the Board today needed to be transmitted to DCA, with the Board's comments.
Commr. Swartz made a motion to approve conceptually staff's presentation of the Detailed Workplan staff would follow in completing the Scope of Services required in completing the Evaluation and Appraisal Report for the Department of Community Affairs, with the understanding that the Board would have further detail work up on the formation of committees and how the County would go about selecting those people, advertising and choosing them, and to forward this to DCA for consideration.
Under discussion, Commr. Good questioned whether the motion would be with the additional language that the committee make-up would be ongoing.
Commr. Swartz explained that the issue was all preliminary and staff would be coming back with further, more detailed, information as to how the committees would be formulated and organized.
Commr. Hanson made a second to the motion.
Ms. Whittle explained that the Board had approved strategic planning, consensus building, and the visioning process for this coming year. This was another requirement for a visioning process, but the County was only going to do one, and it would be totally public inclusive. She noted that staff was talking with various agencies and folks who have done processes in the recent past and would be bringing the Board a report and some recommendations on the way that the County might go forward with a successful process.
Commr. Hanson was counting on staff not losing sight of the Economic Summit and having it involved in the visioning process.
The Chairman called for a vote on the motion, which was carried by a 5-0 vote.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 10:40 a.m., the Chairman announced that the Board would recess for ten minutes.
COUNTY MANAGER'S DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
COUNTY POLICIES/PURCHASING
Ms. Sue Whittle, County Manager, discussed the request for approval of the new Lake County Purchasing Policy, which would replace the current policy (LCC-18) that was adopted February 15, 1994. She presented background information on the issue and noted that the policy would place the Purchasing Department back into the roll it should reasonably be serving. It was further noted that the new policy would eliminate the current conflicts between the purchasing policy and procedures and provide the general philosophy and direction for Lake County's procurement operations.
Mr. Alvin Jackson, Deputy County Manager, and Mr. Bruce Conway, Purchasing Manager, were present to answer questions of the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Swartz and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the adoption of a new Lake County Purchasing Policy, as presented.
COMMISSIONER HANSON - DISTRICT #4
MUNICIPALITIES/MUSEUMS
Commr. Hanson noted that she had presented information to the County Attorney and County Manager about the possibility of a joint effort between the County and municipalities regarding incentives for the rehabilitation of historic properties.
Commr. Cadwell informed the Board that a letter had been received from Mr. David Hanna, President, Lake County League of Cities, encouraging the County to explore this option. He stated that Ms. Alta Trask was present on behalf of the League of Cities.
Ms. Karen Slevin, Program Manager, Eustis Main Street, addressed the Board and stated that, from reading the County's Comprehensive Plan, the County was aware of the benefits of historic preservation, and it was important in terms of controlling how properties were used, and as an asset to growth. She noted that a handout of material had been distributed titled "Tax Abatement for the Rehabilitation of Historic Properties" for information purposes. She stated that the County could begin to act in historic preservation by offering tax abatement for the rehabilitation of historic properties, which would be supported by the Bureau of Historical Preservation. It would also allow the County to pass an ordinance, in conjunction with the enabling legislation by the State. The tax abatement for historic properties was available to communities and businesses, as well as private citizens, and it consisted of very strong guidelines. Ms. Slevin stated that it was a very good tool to encourage the development of bed and breakfasts, which was a strong component to tourism in the County. Ms. Slevin stated that the goal today was to have the Board review the information presented, express an interest, and direct staff to explore it more carefully. She stated that there were presently four counties in the State that were using the tax abatement, Escambia, Dade, Hillsborough, and Palm Beach.
Commr. Gerber questioned the certification of a local historic preservation office and whether the County would have staff available.
Ms. Slevin stated that, if the County did not have such an office in place, the Bureau of Historic Preservation would take care of the responsibilities.
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Gerber and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved to direct staff to hold a workshop to explore offering tax abatement for the rehabilitation of historic properties in Lake County.
REPORTS - COUNTY ATTORNEY
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/COURTS-JUDGES
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Swartz and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved to pay certification of costs in the amount of $112.50 in the case of State of Florida vs. James K. McDade.
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/MUNICIPALITIES
Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, requested that Umatilla be added to the list of cities who have submitted an Interlocal Agreement pertaining to contractor licensing and regulation services. The agreements would provide that the County construction licensing officer cooperate with the cities, at their request, to investigate either an unlicensed activity, or to investigate a licensed contractor for discipline purposes. He stated that discipline would be brought to the County's Board of Examiners, and if there were fines, they would be paid to the County. He noted that the County has written to all 14 cities and sent to them contracts and model resolutions to use.
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Swartz and carried unanimously by a 5-0, the Board approved the execution of Interlocal Agreements between Lake County and the cities of Fruitland Park, Leesburg, Eustis, Montverde, Mount Dora, and Umatilla pertaining to contractor licensing and regulation services.
REPORTS - COUNTY MANAGER
AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION SERVICES/COUNTY EMPLOYEES
HUMAN RESOURCES
Mr. Alvin Jackson, Chief Deputy Clerk, addressed the Board and stated that the County was in the process of working with the University of Florida on filling the County Extension Director's position. Mr. Jackson requested approval of the revised job description to be forwarded to the University of Florida, and he requested direction on how the Board would like to handle the selection process. Mr. Jackson stated that Florida Statute 240.505 gives the Board two options, one, by resolution the Board can request the extension service to submit to the Board a list of three candidates, or either the extension service could submit one recommendation, which would come to the Board for approval of appointment.
Commr. Cadwell stated that, once the individual was appointed, if there were any problems, he would come to the County Manager. He questioned whether there was an avenue for those names to be submitted to the County Manager for her to make the selection.
Commr. Swartz questioned, if the Board was to select the first option, which required three qualified candidates, whether there would be any problem in allowing the County Manager to review those and make a recommendation to the Board.
Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, stated that there would be no problem with the County Manager making the recommendation to the Board, but the Board could not delegate the choice to her.
Mr. Jackson highlighted the changes that had been made to the job description, as noted in the backup material.
Commr. Good made a motion, which was seconded by Commr. Hanson, to forward the County Extension Director job description to the University of Florida, with the direction that those qualifications be sent to them, so that they could send their recommendations, for the Extension position, to the County Manager.
Mr. Minkoff questioned whether the motion was to include the resolution to request that three names to be sent to the County.
It was clarified that the motion did not include a resolution, but if a resolution was not sent requesting three names, the Extension Service would only send one name.
The Chairman called for a vote on the motion, which was carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote.
On a motion by Commr. Good, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote the Board approved Resolution 1996-166 to be sent to the University of Florida to receive three names to be sent to the County Manager, and she would make a recommendation to the Board for the position.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS/LEGISLATION
Ms. Sue Whittle, County Manager, addressed the agenda item requesting direction on legislative issues to be presented at the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) Legislative Conference. Ms. Whittle requested that the Board also look at the Finance and Administration Policy Committee issues with the FAC. She noted that she sits on this Committee and she needed direction from the Board on these issues. Ms. Whittle stated that the FAC had asked that the Board prioritize each of the items. She noted that the FAC was meeting to finalize its legislative package on November 20-21, 1996, in Tallahassee.
Discussion occurred regarding several of the issues to be presented to the FAC, with Commr. Cadwell noting that the partial-year ad valorem assessment was an important issue for all of the counties, and if the Board was to start classifying the issues, this item would be the number one priority. Discussion continued regarding other issues that had been setforth as legislative issues.
Commr. Cadwell stated that he did not feel there was any issue that the Board did not want Ms. Whittle going forward with at the Conference, and the members had given her a couple of issues of importance.
Commr. Good presented the Board with a preliminary list of legislative issues from the Growth and Environmental Planning Policy Committee, which he requested that the Board present along with the other issues that were discussed.
It was the consensus of the Board that the issues presented by Commr. Good would be submitted with the original legislative package, to be taken to the FAC Legislative Conference.
Ms. Whittle stated that, if the Board wanted to go back and review the issues, they could be brought back, along with the results from Tallahassee, at an early meeting in December.
Mr. Fletcher Smith, Sr. Director of Community Services, addressed the issue of Medicaid and stated that the Governor was now appointing the Medicaid Reform Task Group to look at the State's operation of the Medicaid program. At the last session, the counties were put into the position of having to pay HMO/Medicaid costs, and staff was asking that there be no administrative costs passed down to the county level above and beyond what it was currently paying.
Discussion occurred regarding the County having a "cap" for costs, which the County did not have at this time.
Commr. Cadwell suggested that language be added that would ask them to look at the "cap" for costs once again. He further requested that every effort be made by the County to encourage the Legislative Budget Request of the Lake County Public Health Unit, as indicated on Page 5, to assist in the construction of a Public Health Clinic and Administration Center, which would be built in conjunction with the new Florida/Hospital/Waterman complex in Tavares.
Ms. Whittle noted a letter received from the Collier County Manager's Office asking Lake County to become involved in State Legislation that would preserve the option of regulating water and waste water utilities.
Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, stated that the County had the opportunity, under the Florida Statutes, to actually act as a mini public service commission. The Public Service Commission (PSC) had ruled that, if the utilities were located in two counties, then the county would lose its ability to regulate the utility. The Southern States Utility (SSU) systems have said that, if the servicing people from another county service the utility in the second county, the second county would lose its right to regulate. Most of the SSU servicing for Lake County comes from Orange County, so if Lake County elected to set its rates, it would not be able to regulate SSU. He stated that the counties that were involved with local regulation were asking for a legislative change, which would make it easier for counties to regulate the systems, and they were asking Lake County to support this change.
Commr. Swartz stated that the Board should support the request, and at some point, he would like to see a pre-presentation from the County Attorney, or County Manager's Office, with regard to this issue.
Ms. Whittle explained that Collier County was leading the charge on the issue, but the counties that were involved would be bringing the issue to the FAC in Tallahassee.
ADDENDUM NO. 1
REPORTS - COUNTY MANAGER
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Ms. Sue Whittle, County Manager, explained that Sheriff George E. Knupp, Jr. was working with Leesburg to construct his aircraft hangar at the Leesburg Airport, and in pulling the permits, there was a $5,200 road impact fee. He was requesting that the Board find funding for the fee, and Ms. Whittle recommended paying the fee from the Board's Contingency Fund.
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Gerber and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved to pay $5,200 impact fees for the Sheriff's hangar, from Contingency, as recommended by the County Manager.
REPORTS - COMMISSIONER GERBER - DISTRICT #1
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/GRANTS/MUNICIPALITIES/LIBRARIES/RESOLUTIONS
On a motion by Commr. Gerber, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the execution of Resolution 1996-167, in support of the City of Fruitland Park's efforts to secure a matching fund grant in the amount of $254,000 from the State Division of Libraries for the construction of a new library.
REPORTS - COMMISSIONER GOOD - DISTRICT #2
DEEDS
In regard to Tab 7, Lake Thomas Cove Statutory Quit-Claim Deed for property, Commr. Good informed the Board that, for the purposes of recognition, the Lake Thomas Cove Property Owner's Association voted to dissolve, and therefore, dispose of their park property and assets. He further stated that Parks Services has reviewed the site, which was donated by the Association, for Lake County park potential, and it has found it to be a very favorable rural area for a park. In addition to the donation of the property, the Association wanted to donate the remaining assets, in the amount of $409.56, to park improvements for post and cable boundary around the park. Commr. Good commended the Association for its community spirit in bringing forward, not only property for a park, but funds to do some improvements on the park property.
OTHER BUSINESS
ROAD PROJECTS/BIDS
Mr. Jim Stivender, Director of Public Works, informed the Board that, in regard to the State Road 19 project, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) would be going out to bid in March, 1997, for four-laning, and sometime between March and July, 1997, he had asked the FDOT to come back to the County and present a time schedule to show how the traffic, and all of the issues dealing with the four-laning of that highway, would be dealt with in Lake County.
Mr. Stivender informed the Board that, when it was discussing Highway 441 earlier this morning, the reason for the reduction of right-of-way costs was partially due to a little bit of change in construction design. It was going to be a suburban design rather than a rural design for the entire strip of Highway 441 between Leesburg and Tavares. Mr. Stivender stated that there would be sidewalks the entire length of the highway as part of the suburban design.
Commr. Good noted that he had exchanged several letters with FDOT on this issue, and the subject of the letters was the rail trail.
Discussion occurred regarding a proposed agreement, which would allow a retention area between the roadway and a bike/pedestrian plan, which would be closer to the old railroad grade.
Commr. Cadwell stressed that he did not want to see the County building sidewalks and then coming back and putting a trail next to them.
Commr. Swartz addressed the State Road 19 four-laning and stated that the County, through Mr. Stivender's department, needed to be as aggressive as it could with FDOT to try and minimize the disruption, by possibly having the FDOT's contractor do some of the work at night.
REPORTS - COMMISSIONER SWARTZ - DISTRICT #3
COMMISSIONERS/MEETINGS
Commr. Swartz informed the Board that the Habitat dinner would be November 12, 1996, and if the Board has not received any information regarding it, he requested that Ms. Ava Kronz, BCC Office Manager, coordinate the attendance by the Board.
COUNTY POLICY/PUBLIC WORKS
Commr. Swartz asked that Ms. Sue Whittle, County Manager, or someone from the Building Department, address the requirement for brick layers/block layers to have a County license, and to review and update the Board on this issue, as to what the County was currently doing, or whether the County should consider something else, and to address the question as to whether or not a licensed contractor could have one of these block layers on the job, if they did not have a license.
Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, stated that, in the revision of Chapter 6, the County requires specialty licenses, which the State does not require, and the County allows specialty licensing occupations to be done under an A, B, or C contractor without a license.
RIGHTS-OF-WAY, ROADS & EASEMENTS/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE
Commr. Swartz noted that he had been contacted about Laws Road and questioned the status of the issue.
Commr. Good noted that the County was actively acquiring right-of-way, and Mr. Jim Stivender, Director of Public Works, was involved in the process of solving the issues that had been brought forth regarding Laws Road.
RIGHTS-OF-WAY, ROADS & EASEMENTS/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE
Commr. Swartz updated the Board on Robbins Road and noted that the County has not been able to acquire the right-of-way from several individuals. The County was now considering shifting the County maintenance from Ranch Road to Robbins Road, and to not do a special assessment on Robbins Road.
ADDENDUM NO. 1
REPORTS - COMMISSIONER HANSON - DISTRICT #5
RESOLUTIONS
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Gerber and carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the execution of Proclamation 1996-168 proclaiming the period of November 1 through November 30, 1996 as Epilepsy Awareness Month in Lake County.
COMMUNICATIONS/LAWS & LEGISLATION
Commr. Hanson made a motion, which was seconded by Commr. Gerber, to approve to send a letter in support of the Discounted Postage Rate Bill for Local Governments to our Congressmen.
Under discussion, Commr. Hanson explained that the Bill would require that the U.S. Postal Service establish a discounted, presort first-class postage rate for specific, mandated local government mailings.
The Chairman called for a vote on the motion, which was carried unanimously by a 5-0 vote.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 11:55 a.m.
WELTON G. CADWELL, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK
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