A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MARCH 3, 1998

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, March 3, 1998, at 9:00 a.m., in the Board of County Commissioner's Meeting Room, Lake County Administration Building, Tavares, Florida. Commissioners present at the meeting were: G. Richard Swartz, Jr., Chairman; Welton G. Cadwell, Vice Chairman (Commr. Cadwell was not present due to a prior commitment); William "Bill" H. Good; Catherine C. Hanson; and Rhonda H. Gerber (Commr. Gerber was not present due to a prior commitment). Others present were: Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney; Sue B. Whittle, County Manager; Ava Kronz, Director of Continuous Quality Improvement; Barbara Lehman, Chief Deputy Clerk, Finance Department; and Marlene S. Foran, Deputy Clerk.

Commr. Good gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

AGENDA UPDATE

Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, requested that discussion on the case of Victoria Ray and Terry Ray v. Lake County be added to the agenda under Reports.

On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Good and carried unanimously by a 3 - 0 vote, the Board approved to add discussion on the case of Victoria Ray and Terry Ray v. Lake County to the agenda under Reports.

Commr. Cadwell and Commr. Gerber were not present for the discussion or vote.

MINUTES

Commr. Swartz requested that the Minutes of January 27, 1998 (Regular Meeting), and the Minutes of February 3, 1998 (Regular Meeting) be postponed until a later time.

CLERK OF COURTS' CONSENT AGENDA

On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Good and carried unanimously by a 3 - 0 vote, the Board approved the following requests:

Accounts Allowed/Budget Transfers

Budget Adjustments for FY 97/98 from the Office of County Finance, as follows:



Transfers:



1. Fund: County Transportation Trust

Department: Public Works

From: Contractual Services $50,000

To: Contractual Services $50,000

Transfer #: 98-112



Justification: Additional funds needed for Public Works portion of the Digital Ortho Photography Project in the Engineering cost center. Funds are available in the Special Services cost center.



2. Fund: General

Department: Constitutional Officer/Sheriff

From: Contingency - Sheriff $10,000

To: Transfer/Law Operating $10,000

Transfer #: 98-121



Justification: Pursuant to F.S. 30.49, the Sheriff is requesting $10,000 be transferred from Contingency - Sheriff to Law Operating account.



Accounts Allowed/Courts-Judges



Request for approval of Satisfaction of Judgment for William A. Moak, Case Number 84-25271TT, in the amount of $250.00, and authorized proper signature on same.



Request for approval of Satisfaction of Judgment for John G. Stidham, Case Number 93-2728-MM-A-01-01, in the amount of $124.23, and authorized proper signature on same.



Request for approval of Satisfaction of Judgment for Water Oak Management Corporation as General Partner of Water Oak, Case Number 93-1227-CA, in the amount of $1,019.90, and authorized proper signature on same.



Accounts Allowed/Courts-Judges/Code Enforcement



Request for approval of Satisfaction and Release of Fine for Fred S. Englert, Trustee, in the amount of $3,300.00, and authorized proper signature on same.



Request for approval of Satisfaction and Release of Fine for Wanda and Robert Schweigel, Case Number 001.10047110.7354100, in the amount of $1,700.00, and authorized proper signature on same.



Accounts Allowed/County Property



Request for approval of list of items to be deleted from Fixed Assets for the month of February 1998, in the amount of $13,037.00.



Bonds - Contractor



Request for approval of Contractor Bonds, New and Cancellations, as follows:



New



4379-98 Rick A. Taylor (Electrical)

5514-98 Lennart H. Peterson (Electrical)

5596-98 Howard F. Vrooms dba Vrooms Commercial Service (Heating/Air Conditioning & Electrical)



Cancellations



5537-98 Randy Alumbaugh Construction, Inc.



Accounts Allowed



Request to acknowledge receipt of 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.



Commr. Cadwell and Commr. Gerber were not present for the discussion or vote.

COUNTY MANAGER'S CONSENT AGENDA

Ms. Sue Whittle, County Manager, requested that Tab 13 be amended, as follows: Request for acceptance of final plat for Lake Valley Subdivision; acceptance of a maintenance bond in the amount of $25,000.00; acceptance of a letter of credit, in the amount of $4,700, for sodding in the right-of-way; approval and execution of Developer's Agreement for construction of improvements between Lake County and Hubbard Development Company; and approval and execution of a resolution accepting Lake Valley Drive (#2-1044D) and Valley Ridge Road (#2-1044E) into the County Road Maintenance System.

On a motion by Commr. Good seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously by a 3-0 vote, the Board approved the following requests:

Resolutions

Request for approval and execution of Resolution No. 1998-35 proclaiming March 1998 as Professional Social Work Centennial Month.



Accounts Allowed/Contracts, Leases & Agreements/Grants/Municipalities



Request for approval and execution of Interlocal Agreement between Lake County and the Town of Lady Lake relative to grant funds from infrastructure sales tax for community recreational facilities in the amount of $15,000.



Contracts, Leases & Agreements/Planning



Request for approval and execution of Agreement between Lake County and Little Shoes Child Care, Inc. to reduce payment of transportation impact fees by 50%.



County Employees/Human Resources



Request for approval and execution of certificates for employees with one year of service.



Resolutions/Roads-County & State/Signs/Subdivisions



Request for approval and execution of Resolution No. 1998-36 authorizing the posting of "No Parking This Side" in the Savannas Subdivision on Green Cove Boulevard (#2-0258), Cinnamon Fern Loop. (#2-0258A), and Pine Lily Court (#2-0258B).



Accounts Allowed/Bids/Roads Projects



Request for approval to advertise for bids for No. 1/5-5834 Poe Street Paving Project No. 5-98 at an estimated cost of $41,862 from Transportation Trust Fund - Commissioner District 1 and 5.



Accounts Allowed/Bids/Road Projects



Request for approval to advertise for bids for Lake Minneola and Lake Minnehaha Bridge Construction Project No. 4-98 at an estimated cost of $2,050,000 to be split equally from the Road Impact Fee Benefit District 5 and 6 Funds - Commissioner District 2.



Deeds/Rights-of-Way, Roads & Easements/Zoning



Request for acceptance of a Drainage Easement, three Non-Exclusive Easement Deeds, two Statutory Quitclaim Deeds and two Statutory Warranty Deeds, as follows:



Drainage Easement:

Charles M. & Barbara E. Brainerd, III

Dorr Road (#5-8876)



Non-Exclusive Easement Deeds:



Karst Properties, Inc.

Bruce Hunt Road (#2-2541)





Charles T. & Donna Morgan

Carolyn Lane



Ann E. Ritter

Robbins Road



Statutory Quitclaim Deeds:



Patrick W. & Rebecca S. Scott

Laws Road (#2-0528)



Floyd E. & Mary Anna Mincey

Laws Road (#2-0528)



Statutory Warranty Deeds:



Kipp Darrow Denslow

Laws Road (#2-0528)



Karen V. Coker

Sleepy Hollow Road (#1-4523)



Contracts, Leases & Agreements/Rights-of-Way, Roads & Easements



Request for approval and execution of a Revocable Non-Exclusive License Agreement between Lake County and Mr. Joseph C. Arborio for the County to perform mowing a visibility triangle on his property.



Accounts Allowed/Contracts, Leases & Agreements/Subdivisions



Request for acceptance of final plat for Eagleridge Phase II Subdivision; acceptance of a letter of credit for performance in the amount of $110,720.00; and execution of a Developer's Agreement for Construction of Improvements between Lake County and PCD, Inc.



Accounts Allowed/Contracts, Leases & Agreements/Resolutions/Subdivisions

Roads-County & State



Request for acceptance of final plat for Lake Valley Subdivision; acceptance of a maintenance bond in the amount of $25,000.00; acceptance of a letter of credit in the amount of $4,700 for sodding in the right-of-way; approval and execution of Developer's Agreement for construction of improvements between Lake County and Hubbard Development Company; and approval and execution of a Resolution No. 1998-37 accepting Lake Valley Drive (#2-1044D) and Valley Ridge Road (#2-1044E) into the County Road Maintenance System.



Assessments/Contracts, Leases & Agreements/Road Projects



Request for approval of Settlement Stipulation on past due Road Special Assessment 648018 for Donald Brumfield.



Accounts Allowed/Contracts, Leases & Agreements/Road Projects/Municipalities



Request for approval to advertise for bids for Countywide Resurfacing Project No. 1-98 at an estimated cost of $426,054.76; and approval and execution of Interlocal Agreements with the Municipalities of Clermont, Eustis, Leesburg, and Montverde to resurface various roads in the City/Town limits at an estimated cost of $289,911.00, to be included in the Countywide Resurfacing Program for a total estimated cost of $715,965.76.



Assessments/Roads-County & State/Road Projects



Request for approval and execution of Satisfaction of Assessment Liens for twelve road assessments, as follows:



677032 Gordon R. Clark

688014 Richard H. Harrison, Et Al

689020 Charles E. Linder

689027 James T. Douglas

689028 Marie K. Reitterer

689029 Jerald & Loretta Bettencourt

689033 Jack G. & Mary Anna Stout

689039 Keith L. & Isia E. Corley

689044 Homer J. Aebi

689056 Robert D. & Marcelle Sutton

759111 Gladys Haywood

759112 Gladys Haywood



Commr. Cadwell and Commr. Gerber were not present for the discussion or vote.



PERSONAL APPEARANCES

EMPLOYEE AWARDS

COUNTY EMPLOYEES/PERSONNEL

At this time, Commr. Swartz presented the following awards and plaques as Ms. Lourdes Ramos, Personnel Manager, provided information on each individual:

Plaque to Employee with Five Years of Service



Beryl "Bonnie" Atchley, Telecommunications Coordinator, Communications Systems, Telecommunications Services



Plaque to Employees with Ten Years of Service



Alma "Katie" Courtney, Permitting Technician, Growth Management, Building Services Division, Main Office



Laura J. Nichols, Systems Database Manager, Communications Systems, E-911 Services



Craig L. Scott, Entomologist Supervisor, Public Works, Special Services Division, Mosquito and Aquatic Plant Management, Mosquito Management and Maintenance



Stanley Springfield, Survey Technician, Public Works, Engineering Division.



Plaque to Employee with Twenty Years of Service



Gary L. Spires, Equipment Operator III, Public Works, Roads Division, Maintenance Area I (Not Present)



Plaque to Retiring County Employee



Presentation of plaque to retiring County employee Robert E. Runninger, Maintenance Shop Supervisor, Public Works, Special Services Division, Fleet Maintenance Services for Sixteen Years, Six Months of service was not presented.



LAKE COUNTY BOARDS AND COMMITTEES AWARDS

At this time, Commr. Swartz and Ms. Sue Whittle, County Manager, presented plaques and awards to Lake County Boards and Committees, as follows:

PRESENTATION OF PLAQUES



Lake County Library Board



Dr. Robert H. Miller for service from 1994-1997

Carlton E. Kilpatrick, Jr. for service from 1993-1997 (Not Present)



Tourist Development Council



Paulette Alexander for service from 1995-1998 (Not Present)



PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES



Lake County Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee



Patricia M. Carter for service from 1994-1998 (Not Present)

Larry L. Oexner for service from 1996-1998 (Not Present)



Lake County Citizens' Commission for Children



Susan Libbert for service from 1996-1998



Lake County Comprehensive Health Care Committee



Joe D. DePew for service from 1996-1998 (Not Present)



Lake County Cultural Affairs Council



Lou Tally for service from 1996-1997



Lake County Fire Rescue Advisory Board



Robert C. Duty for service from 1996-1998 (Not Present)



Lake County Library Board



Mitzie Canova for service from 1996-1997 (Not Present)



Lake County County-wide Solid Waste Study Committee



Tracey A. Schoonmaker for service from 1996-1998 (Not Present)



PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION



Commr. Good presented Resolution No. 1998-16 to Joshua McQuinn and Matthew McQuinn expressing appreciation and gratitude for volunteering many hours of service in the Department of Community Services.

PERSONAL APPEARANCES

SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS

Ms. Emogene Stegall, Supervisor of Elections, appeared before the Board and stated that Royal Highlands currently has 287 registered voters and that it was her recommendation to take the legal boundaries of Royal Highlands and create a new Precinct No. 83. She noted that the Royal Highlands Clubhouse would be the location for voting.

On a motion by Commr. Good, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously by a 3 - 0 vote, the Board approved to take the legal boundaries of Royal Highlands and create a new Precinct No. 83.

Commr. Cadwell and Commr. Gerber were not present for the discussion or vote.

FIRE PROTECTION

Mr. Carl Fimmano, Plantation at Leesburg, speaking on behalf of Plantation at Leesburg residents, appeared before the Board to discuss the Lake County Fire and EMS programs countywide and as they relate to the residents of Plantation at Leesburg. He stated that he was invited to the February 10, 1998 Board meeting along with other members of Plantation at Leesburg and other members of other communities in the vicinity of the Plantation to present to the Board a box of petitions and to address the Board; however, he was unable to address the Board at that time. He noted that said petitions were submitted to the Office of the Board of County Commissioners. He briefly discussed the construction of the proposed Meritec and Circuit City facilities at the Christopher C. Ford Central Park and questioned how in good conscience the Board could approve the growth and expansion of the Central Park with a 600,000 square foot facility potentially going to 900,000 square feet and collecting $54,000 in fire assessment fees from the commercial location and then continue to discuss and talk about more fire studies, more reviews, the recommendation of the Advisory Board, and hiring additional consultants, when the nearest fire station to the industrial facilities was five miles away and was closed and has been closed for four years. He stated that the people of the community have waited, were listening and need to hear concrete, positive action regarding fire service in Lake County from the Board now. He requested interim immediate attention and specifically referred to Fire Station No. 85 adjacent to Plantation at Leesburg. He stated that it was an injustice to the community to have Fire Station No. 85 sitting vacant and that the big studies and the big reviews need to continue administratively and from a cost control view point; however, there must be room in the Board's planning for interim measures now with the objective of final more conclusive protection for Lake County.

Commr. Hanson stated that the Board needs to reconsider reopening Fire Station No. 85 because of the rapid growth that has occurred in the area. She stated that the population growth would justify said action.

Commr. Good expressed concern with a piecemeal approach to fire service in Lake County which would result in the County spending more money. He stated that it was not certain that countywide fire service would be improved by solving the problem in one area. He stated that the options available to the Board were the piecemeal approach, or to take a little more time and do a consensus approach to try to find a way to improve the countywide fire service. He stated that fire service could not be provided in the most cost effective manner by setting up one station at the expense of other stations in the County, and that the efforts made by the County Manager to do a further analysis would provide the Board with the planning edge needed to provide an improvement in countywide fire service.

Commr. Hanson clarified that the County Manager was requested to look at the numbers in the vicinity of Plantation at Leesburg in a systematic way and there was never any intent to pit one area of the County against another. She stated that it does make sense to look at Station No. 85 because of the location and the number of people that it would serve.

Commr. Swartz explained that, if the special assessment was changed to raise more funds for the fire service, said revenues would not be available until October 1, 1998; therefore, October 1st would be the earliest possible date to make a substantial change. He stated that he previously indicated, on November 13, 1997, that any course of action would occur during the early summer as a result of the necessary advertising of public hearings. He stated that, once that course and direction was determined, the Board may begin to implement some interim steps based on the fire service plan. He stated that clearly the problem in Lake County was that there were people who, for the first time in the County's young fire service, have indicated that they want a paid fire fighting force. He explained that the current funding was to fund a volunteer system that provides some paid firefighters in some stations.

Commr. Hanson requested that staff provide the Board with statistics to show how population has changed in the vicinity of Plantation at Leesburg over the last five (5) years since the closing of Fire Station No. 85.

Ms. Sue Whittle, County Manager, stated that the countywide development trends and numbers would be a part of the report to be presented on March 10, 1998.

PRESENTATION

REPORTS

Mr. John Benton, representing the Invasive Exotic Plant Task Force of Lake County, appeared before the Board to discuss the loss of Lake County's native habitat to invasive exotic plant species and to discuss possible ways in which Lake County could participate in managing and controlling invasive exotic plants in the environment. It was noted that a Problem Statement had been distributed prior to the start of the meeting. Mr. Benton explained that recently there was a task force meeting of private citizens and state/local agency personnel concerned with the loss of Lake County's native habitat to establish an effective program to identify the problems in Lake County. He explained that, in order to survey areas that have infestations of invasive exotic plants and to provide long-term control, it was necessary to have a central database and map for cataloging information. He stated that the Task Force was requesting support to include this information in a GIS layer using Lake County's GIS system as an ideal vehicle for tracking these exotic invaders. He explained that the Task Force has focused on the melaleuca trees because these trees have overtaken thousands of acres to the south and stands of melaleuca appear to be randomly scattered throughout Lake County. He stated that the first step would be to define where problems exist and then bring back the best approach to the Board for funding. He explained that the Department of Protection has committed to technical support and possibly in-kind contribution of herbicide to task forces and possibilities for funding task forces such as this one have been proposed to the legislature this term. He stated that, in addition, he was requesting that the Board provide their thoughts and feedback on what other groups may need to be involved in approaching this problem.

Ms. Sue Whittle, County Manager, stated that she would address the possibilities and costs associated with the request from the Invasive Exotic Plant Task Force of Lake County for a layer on the GIS system to deal with invasive exotic plants. She noted that County staff members have been attending the task force meetings.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

ORDINANCES/ZONINGS

Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, placed the proposed ordinance amending the Lake County Land Development Regulations to allow ratites in the A (Agriculture), RA (Ranchette), AR (Agricultural Residential) and R-1 (Rural Residential) Zoning Districts, on the floor for the first reading, by title only, as follows:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAKE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, APPENDIX E, LAKE COUNTY CODIFICATION, TO ALLOW RATITES IN THE A (AGRICULTURE), RA (RANCHETTE), AR (AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL), AND R-1 (RURAL RESIDENTIAL) ZONING DISTRICTS AS A NON-INTENSIVE AGRICULTURAL USE WITHOUT A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT TO SECTION 3.01.03, SCHEDULE OF PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT TO SECTION 3.01.04, KEY TO CONDITIONS IN TABLE OF PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES; PROVIDING FOR REVOCATION OF EXISTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR THE KEEPING OF RATITES; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE LAKE COUNTY CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.



Ms. Sharon Farrell, Senior Director, Department of Growth Management, appeared before the Board to address questions presented by the Board.

Commr. Hanson briefly discussed the need for a CUP (Conditional Use Permit) for llamas and stated that it was her feeling that llamas would be no different than goats or sheep.

At this time, Commr. Swartz opened the public hearing portion of the meeting.

There being no one present wishing to discuss this request, the public hearing portion of the meeting was closed.

Commr. Swartz noted that this was the first of two public hearings on this proposed ordinance amending the Lake County Land Development Regulations.

On a motion by Commr. Good, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously by a 3 - 0 vote, the Board approved the proposed ordinance amending the Lake County Land Development Regulations to allow ratites in the A (Agriculture), RA (Ranchette), AR (Agricultural Residential) and R-1 (Rural Residential) Zoning Districts, as read on the first reading, by title only.

Commr. Cadwell and Commr. Gerber were not present for the discussion or vote.

CITIZEN QUESTION AND COMMENT PERIOD

At this time, no one present wished to address the Board during the Citizen Question and Comment Period.

COUNTY MANAGER'S DEPARTMENT BUSINESS

COUNTY PROPERTY/PARKS & RECREATION

Mr. Mike Anderson, Senior Director, Facilities & Capital Improvements, appeared before the Board to present a review and a request for approval of the Palatlakaha River Park Design Development Plan. He explained that the trail and playground construction began in October 1996 and was suspended when there was a concern with the environmental impact in the development of the trails. He stated that the presentation today would be on the progress to-date on the Palatlakaha River Park and consideration of changes in the build out of the park. At this time, he distributed before and after photographs of the Palatlakaha River Park trails illustrating the reduction of the trail to a six (6) foot path with vegetation, and discussed same. He stated that the changes were the result of recommendations from the Department of Interior Fish and Wild Life received in a letter in 1997. He stated that said letter also provided recommendations on the restoration of the impacted trail area, which the County has followed, and the final build out and design of the park in regard to the size of the parking. He explained that the Department of Interior expressed concern with the parking on the river side and the west side of Hall Road since the west side of Hall Road had conditions favorable for a scrub jay habitat.

Mr. Chuck Pula, Parks & Recreation Manager, appeared before the Board and presented the newest design for the Palatlakaha River Park and explained that the parking lot would be removed from the west side of the road in order to preserve the entire scrub jay habitat and that parking would only be on the east side of the road. He explained that the proposed number of parking spaces has been reduced from forty (40) spaces to thirty (30) spaces, and a management plan has been proposed for the scrub jay habitat to preserve and enhance the area for the scrub jay. He stated that the proposed management plan involves mechanical cutting, and a prescribed burn on the site.

Commr. Swartz requested that staff solicit input from the residents in the area regarding the proposed management plan.

At this time, Mr. Pula discussed other improvements on the site which include composting toilets, elevated boardwalk, fishing pier made with recycled plastics, recycled picnic tables, a pavilion, a theme playground, structured parking, and landscaping.

Commr. Swartz suggested that information be posted at the Palatlakaha River Park identifying the recycled products being used at the park.

On a motion by Commr. Good, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously by a 3 - 0 vote, the Board approved the new Palatlakaha River Park Design Development Plan, as presented.

Commr. Cadwell and Commr. Gerber were not present for the discussion or vote.

EDUCATION/GRANTS

Ms. Sue Whittle, County Manager, presented the request for the Board to provide a letter of support to Lake County Schools Community Education for a 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant program and explained that this grant program was for additional middle school programs and assumes that the Board would continue funding for the programs that are currently in place.

On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Good and carried unanimously by a 3 - 0 vote, the Board approved the request for approval and execution of a letter of support to Lake County Schools Community Education for a 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant program.

Commr. Cadwell and Commr. Gerber were not present for the discussion or vote.

OTHER BUSINESS

APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/COMMITTEES

On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Good and carried unanimously by a 3 - 0 vote, the Board approved the appointments and reappointments of individuals to the Lake County Comprehensive Health Care Committee, as follows:

Lake County Nursing Home Administrators

Debbie Brazill (reappointment - to complete a term ending 8/16/2000)

South Lake County Hospital Tax District

Susan McLean (no term limit)

Leesburg Regional Medical Center

Richard Wooten (no term limit)

Florida Hospital Waterman

Kelly Pettijohn (no term limit)

Commr. Cadwell and Commr. Gerber were not present for the discussion or vote.

APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/COMMITTEES

On a motion by Commr. Good, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously by a 3 - 0 vote, the Board approved the reappointment of Lavinia J. Dierking, and the appointment of Lawrence W. Stuebner on the Planning and Zoning Commission as representatives of District 2. Terms shall be for two years ending February 29, 2000.

On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Good and carried unanimously by a 3 - 0 vote, the Board approved the reappointment of Robert H. Herndon on the Planning and Zoning Commission as a representative of District 4. Term shall be for two years ending on February 29, 2000.

Commr. Cadwell and Commr. Gerber were not present for the discussions or votes.

APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/COMMITTEES

Commr. Good requested that the appointment of individuals to vacancies on the Countywide Solid Waste Study Committee be postponed until March 17, 1998.

APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/COMMITTEES

On a motion by Commr. Good, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously by a 3 - 0 vote, the Board approved the reappointments of John Elder, Paul Lippert, and Fred Sommer on the Lake County Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee. Terms shall be for two years ending March 2, 2000.

Commr. Cadwell and Commr. Gerber were not present for the discussion or vote.

RESOLUTIONS

On a motion by Commr. Good, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously by a 3 - 0 vote, the Board approved the request for approval and execution of Resolution No. 1998-38 for top High School football players recognized at the All-Central Florida Awards Banquet.

Commr. Cadwell and Commr. Gerber were not present for the discussion or vote.

REPORTS

COUNTY ATTORNEY

Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, briefly discussed the case of Victoria L. Ray and Terry Ray v. Lake County involving an automobile accident at the intersection of C.R. 44A north and C.R. 44A due to shrubbery impeding the intersection. He stated that Lake County has won the case on Summary Judgment and the plaintiffs have agreed not to appeal the Summary Judgment if Lake County would agree not to pursue court costs.

On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Good and carried unanimously by a 3 - 0 vote, the Board approved the recommendation from Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, not to pursue court costs subject to the plaintiffs agreeing not to appeal the Summary Judgment in the case of Victoria L. Ray and Terry Ray v. Lake County.

Commr. Cadwell and Commr. Gerber were not present for the discussion or vote.

COMMISSION GOOD - DISTRICT NO. 2

STATE AGENCIES/LEGISLATION

Commr. Good informed the Board that he was in Tallahassee on March 2, 1998 to attend a workshop for the purpose of drafting language for House Bill 3350 regarding Local Sources First, and an informal workshop on Senate and House Bills 3503 and 3329. He explained that the workshop was partially in response to Lake County Resolution No. 1997-103 requesting that the Legislature look at the Local Sources First issue. He stated that he presented the Board's definition of Local Sources First, and the recommendation that the doner language be stricken and that they quantify what they term interboundary transfers that are "consistent with the public interest". He stated that he informed the workshop that interboundary transfers were not consistent with Lake County's definition of Local Sources First.

MUNICIPALITIES

Commr. Good discussed the difficulty involved with reporting emergency environmental complaints after regular office hours and suggested that the County could do a better job of providing the public awareness of the current structure that exists to address environmental problems. He requested that the Board provide comments and input on this issue. At this time, he directed the County Manager to look at the development of an environmental hot line or a method in which to make available information on phone numbers to call in an emergency environmental situation and bring back to the Board a report on this issue.

Ms. Sue Whittle, County Manager, informed the Board that a policy has not been established at this time for an after hours hot line because there was no staff to man the hot line. She stated that staff has talked with Florida Regional Emergency Medical Service about the possibility of using Florida Regional EMS staff in that capacity.

COMMISSIONER HANSON - DISTRICT NO. 4

FIRE & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Commr. Hanson briefly discussed the feasibility of a storm warning system for Lake County such as sirens placed throughout the County, and directed Ms. Sue Whittle, County Manager, to address the issue of a storm warning system for Lake County.

COMMISSIONER SWARTZ - CHAIRMAN AND DISTRICT NO. 3

LEGISLATION

Commr. Swartz noted that the Florida Association of Counties staff have expressed appreciation to Lake County for continuing to help with the Article 5 issue.

CITIZEN QUESTION AND COMMENT PERIOD (CONTINUED)

Mr. Trevor Pettiford, WFTV Channel 9, appeared before the Board and expressed his gratitude, as liaison for the electronic media, to County staff and the court bailiffs for the level of professionalism in working with the media during the high profile Rod Farrell murder trial. He specifically expressed gratitude to Mr. Tom Elmore, Mr. Doug Conway, and Ms. Bonnie Atchley. He stated that it was truly a credit to the County and to the County Manager's office for the outstanding efforts during the trial.

There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 10:50 a.m.



G. RICHARD SWARTZ, JR., CHAIRMAN









ATTEST:







____________________________

JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK



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