A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AUGUST 5, 2003
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, August 5, 2003, 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; Debbie Stivender, Vice Chairman; Jennifer Hill; and Catherine C. Hanson. Commr. Robert A. Pool was not present, due to another commitment. Others present were: Melanie Marsh, Assistant County Attorney; William “Bill” Neron, County Manager; Linda Green, Executive Associate, Board of County Commissioner’s Office; and Sandra Carter, Deputy Clerk.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
Commr. Stivender gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA UPDATE
Mr. Bill Neron, County Manager, informed the Board that there was an Addendum No. 1 to the Agenda, with two items, one being an Employee Awards presentation and the other one being a request from Community Services, under the County Manager’s Departmental Business.
He informed the Board that he was pulling Tab 4, Item 1, under the County Manager’s Consent Agenda, and that Tab 4, Item 2, contained some figures that needed to be changed, as indicated on a handout that was distributed to the Board, for their perusal.
Commr. Stivender informed the Board that she would be bringing up for discussion an item dealing with the Lake Saunders Boat Ramp, which would probably require some action.
Commr. Cadwell informed the Board that the League of Cities has a committee looking at fire services and how they can assist the County, with regard to same, and are at the point where they would like for county staff to participate in those discussions; therefore, he would like to put on the Agenda a request that the Board direct staff to do so. He stated that the Wekiva Basin Area Coordinating Committee is ready to meet and the Board needs to appoint a representative to it, which needs to be put on the Agenda, as well. He stated that the Board needs to go over its legislative priorities for the year, with regard to a survey from the Florida Association of Counties, which will require some action, and the Board needs to decide whether any other issues need to be addressed at the Board Retreat, scheduled for August 22, 2003, other than planning issues.
On a motion by Commr. Stivender, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board approved to place said items on the Agenda.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Stivender and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board approved the Minutes of July 1, 2003 (Regular Meeting), as presented.
On a motion by Commr. Stivender, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board approved the Minutes of July 8, 2003 (Regular Meeting), as presented.
CLERK OF COURTS’ CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Stivender and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board approved the following requests:
Request for approval of Contractor Bonds - New and Renewal, as follows:
New
6091-03 Gilbert Evans d/b/a Freelance Panels, Inc.
6102-03 Andrew White d/b/a Complete Electric
6103-03 Myron Bowlin d/b/a Florida Concrete & Carpentry Corporation
6104-03 Soloman Harry d/b/a Plumbing Angels
6105-03 Neale Ives d/b/a Ace Pools of South Florida, Inc.
6106-03 Charles N. Hemsley d/b/a REW Landscape Corporation
6107-03 Michael W. Barnes d/b/a Boatwright Construction, LLC
Renewal
4966-05 Percy Eugene Poole (Master Electrician)
(Bond period beginning on September 30, 2003 and ending on September 30, 2005)
Request for approval of Satisfaction of Judgment for State of Florida vs. Elaine Rae Stahl, in the amount of $250.00, Case No. 83-19454-TT30, and authorized proper signatures on same. This Final Judgment entered on the 23rd day of February, 1984, and recorded in OR Book 285, Page 40, of the Public Records of Lake County, Florida.
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.
Request to acknowledge receipt of Monthly Distribution of Revenue Traffic/Criminal Cases, for the month ending June 30, 2003, in the amount of $190,429.08. Same period, last year: $158,523.69.
Request to acknowledge receipt of proof of publication of unclaimed moneys and payment to the Board for those moneys advertised less claims and publication costs. $4,441.13 less amounts claimed and publication costs will be receipted as fines and forfeits revenue before September 25, 2003. Proof of publication to be filed and recorded in the Minutes of this Board Meeting.
Request to acknowledge receipt of Ordinance No. 2003-19, from the Town of Lady Lake, Florida, relating to the provision of solid waste collection and disposal services, facilities, and programs within that portion of Lady Lake located outside of The Villages and Sunshine Mobile Home Park. Passed and ordained by the Town Commission for the Town of Lady Lake, Florida, the 16th day of June, 2003.
Request to acknowledge receipt of Notice Before the Florida Public Service Commission, Notice of Hearing and Prehearing Conference to: AT&T Communications of the Southern States, LLC; TCG of South Florida; Sprint-Florida, Incorporated; Womble Carlyle Law Firm; Ausley & McMullen Law Firm; and all other interested parties.
Re: Docket No. 030296-TP - Petition by AT&T Communications of the Southern States, LLC and TCG South Florida, for arbitration of interconnection agreement with Sprint-Florida, Incorporated, under the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
Notice is hereby given that the Florida Public Service Commission will hold a public hearing:
Thursday, August 7, 2003, 9:30 a.m., Room 148, Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida.
Request for approval of Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement for the City of Eustis, the Town of Lady Lake, and the City of Tavares, together with an Affidavit regarding authenticity, executed by several different governmental agencies throughout the State of Florida, for the purpose of providing insurance through Public Risk Management of Florida (PRM), for filing, in compliance with Florida Statute Section 163.01, the Florida Interlocal Cooperation Act of 1969.
COUNTY MANAGER’S CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion by Commr. Stivender, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board approved the following requests:
Request from Budget and Administrative Services - Budget for approval of the following:
Budget Transfer - Community Development Fund, Department of Community Services, CDBG Division, in the amount of $1,651.00 is requested. Transfer $1,651.00 from Reserve for Operations to Aids to Government Agency - Montverde. Additional funds are needed to pay for asbestos survey of Montverde Town Hall. Survey was done to ensure that unexpected expenses for asbestos removal are not incurred as construction proceeds. Funds available in Reserve for Operations, which is set up to cover project cost overruns.
Budget Transfer - General Fund, Non-Departmental, in the amount of $287,000.00 is requested. Transfer $287,000.00 from Reserve for Operations to Inmate Medical Care. Additional funds are required for Inmate Medical Care for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2003. Expenditures have been higher than anticipated, mainly due to a few higher cost cases. Funds are available in Reserve for Operations.
Budget Transfer - General Fund, Non-Departmental, in the amount of $15,000.00 is requested. Transfer $15,000.00 from Reserve for Operations to Welfare - Pauper Burials. State Statutes require the County to provide for the burial/cremation of indigent residents. Need for the program has been much higher than originally anticipated with costs through June nearly depleting the line item. Additional funds are needed to complete the fiscal year, assuming a similar rate of expenditures through September 30,2003. Funds are available in Reserve for Operations.
Budget Transfer - Lake County Pollution Recovery Fund, Department of Environmental Services, Water Resources Management Division, Pollution Recovery section, in the amount of $818.00 is requested. Transfer $818.00 from Special Reserve to Office Supplies. Additional funds are required for Office Supplies. The original purchase order was cut in Fiscal Year 2002, but the products were not received until Fiscal Year 2003. The purchase order amount was not rebudgeted. The funds budgeted originally in Fiscal Year 2002 reverted to Special Reserve when they were not spent or rebudgeted.
Resolution No. 2003-127, to amend the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, in order to receive unanticipated revenue for Fiscal Year 2002/2003, in the amount of $47,977.00, deposited into Confiscated Property, and provide appropriations for the disbursement for Other Current Charges and Obligations, Machinery and Equipment, and Aids to Private Organizations for funding the Sheriff’s Office operating expenses.
Approval of request from the Clerk’s Office for payment of Criminal Court costs for June 2003. The request exceeds the County Manager’s approval limit of $25,000.00. Total payment is for $39,384.00.
Request from the Clerk’s Office for payment of Criminal Court costs for June, 2003. The request exceeds the County Manager’s approval limit of $25,000.00. Total payment is for $39,384.00.
Request from Budget and Administrative Services - Budget for approval of the following:
Resolution No. 2003-128, to amend the Section 8 Fund, in order to receive unanticipated revenue for Fiscal Year 2002/2003, in the amount of $514,873.00, from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, deposited into County Project ($339,263.00) and Leesburg Project ($175,610.00), and provide appropriations for the disbursement for Housing Assistance Payments County ($339,263.00) and Housing Assistance Payments Leesburg ($175,610.00), for the Housing Services Section 8 Program.
Request from Budget and Administrative Services - Budget for approval to collect, through the invoice process, the current and two prior years Fire and Rescue Assessment fees, in the amount of $9,101.00, for the omitted institutional parcels that would have been collected at permitting by the Town of Lady Lake and then reported to the County by Lady Lake, for addition to the County assessment database, for tax bill collection in subsequent years. Also approve the transfer of funds from the General Fund, in the amount of $9,101.00, for the matching portion of these fees (transfer as the invoiced fees are collected).
Request from Budget and Administrative Services - Procurement Services for approval of the following:
Approval and authorization to execute the fourth amendment to RFP 97-088, Solid Waste Engineering Services, to extend the Solid Waste Engineering Services contract with Malcolm Pirnie for one year, from October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2004, and increase the limits of this continuing contract to coincide with the changes to Section 287.055, Florida Statutes.
Approval to award Bid 03-097, Old Eustis Road Drainage Improvement, and authorize contract to Art Walker Construction, in the amount of $37,265.00, to provide said improvement.
Request from Community Services for approval to submit an electronic application for the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program for Federal FY 2003-2005, in the amount of $180,965.00. Designate Robbie Hollenbeck as the Program Contact Person designated by the Board to serve as day-to-day contact on program related matters, including completing this application, accepting the grant award, reporting, and other activities related to this grant. (This Program Contact Person has the ability to bind the jurisdiction to all terms and conditions related to this grant.) Authorize the Chairman to sign any related documents (as may be required). The cash match of $20,107.00 shall be provided by the local recipient(s) of the grant funds, but must be authorized by the BCC for application purposes.
Request from Growth Management for approval of the following:
Approval and execution of a Satisfaction and Release of Fine for property owned by Marshall H. and Betty L. Gaard (CEB No. 2002-08-0595).
Approval to accept and execute a Developer’s Agreement with Leisure Communities, Ltd. for Pennbrooke Fairways, Phase J, to pull six building permits, prior to acceptance of the final plat.
Approval and execution of two Release of Fines for property owned by Lowell and Donna Martin (CEB No. 250-00).
Approval and execution of a Satisfaction and Release of Fine for property owned by Wilson S. Tabor, Jr. and Todd A. Tabor (CEB No.172-00).
Request from Public Safety for approval of the following:
Approval and signature on Resolution No. 2003-129, to rename Bennett Drive (3-4660) to United Avenue.
Approval of $20,000.00 Subgrant Agreement for revision of the Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) by a consultant.
Request from Public Works for approval of the following:
Approval and authorization to execute Resolution No. 2003-130, accepting Hibiscus Avenue (County Road No. 8992A), Panther Street (County Road No. 8994), Washington Street (County Road No. 8992B), Ohio Street (County Road No. 8992C) and Veva Avenue (County Road No. 8991A) into the County Road Maintenance System, relating to Lake Kathryn Community Development Block Grant Phase II Project No. 2003-03.
Approval and execution of First Amendment to Agreement between Lake County and the City of Mascotte, relating to the contribution of Community Recreational Capital Improvements Grant.
Approval and authorization to accept the final plat for Plantation at Leesburg, Belle Terre Village (Pod JJ), and all areas dedicated to the public, as shown on the Plantation at Leesburg, Belle Terre Village (Pod JJ) plat. Subdivision consists of 70 lots - Commission District 3.
Approval and authorization to accept the final plat for High Grove, Unit 1, all areas dedicated to the public, as shown on the High Grove, Unit 1 plat; a Developer’s Agreement, for Construction of Improvements, between Lake County and LHL Corporation, a Florida Corporation; and a Surety Bond, for Performance, in the amount of $233,704.72.
PRESENTATIONS
EMPLOYEE AWARDS
The Chairman presented Employee Awards, as follows:
Award to Employees with Five Years of Service
Matthew S. Hudson, Building Inspector, Growth Management/Building Services/South Lake Annex
William M. Price, Extension Agent I, Community Services/Agricultural Education Services
Gracie H. Brown, Office Associate III, Public Works/Special Services/Facility Management/Jail Maintenance
Dianna R. Magrum, Reprographic Technician, Budget & Administrative Services/Procurement Services/Reprographics
Danny J. McCullough, Network Technician, Community Services/Library Services
(Not Present)
Lynn C. McCormick, Parks Crew Leader, Public Works/Road Operations/Property
Maintenance (Not Present)
Award to Employees with Ten Years of Service
Robin K. Hall, Firefighter Lieutenant/Paramedic, Public Safety/Fire and Rescue
Paul D. Mertz, Firefighter/EMT, Public Safety/Fire and Rescue
Alvin G. Padgett, Equipment Operator III, Public Works/Road Operations
Maintenance II
Award to Employee with Thirty-Five Years of Service
John L. Jackson, Jr., Extension Agent IV, Community Services/ Agricultural Education
Services
Bright Idea Award
Chris Croughwell, Fire Lieutenant/EMT, Public Safety, Fire and Rescue
Work Group Recognition
Information Technology Team
Jim Dunkle, Senior Network Technician
Aaron Chaddick, Network Administrator
Pat Werner, Network Technician
Tracey Dougherty, Network Technician
Spencer Hunter, Network Technician
Supervisor of the Quarter - Second Quarter
Dale Greiner, Building Services Director, Growth Management/Building Services
Employee of the Quarter - Second Quarter
Jacqui Droz, Senior CAD Technician, Public Works/Engineering
Recognition of Employees for Re-Certification as Certified Professional Public Buyers
(CPPB)
Susan Dugan, CPPB, Procurement Services, Budget and Administrative Services
Roseann Johnson, CPPB, Procurement Services, Budget and Administrative Services
Donna Thielhart, CPPB, Procurement Services, Budget and Administrative Services
ADDENDUM NO. 1
EMPLOYEE AWARDS
Bright Idea Award
James Drake, Firefighter/EMT, Public Safety, Fire and Rescue
PRESENTATION
PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING WEEK OF AUGUST 25, 2003 AS LAKE
COUNTY FIRE FIGHTERS APPRECIATION WEEK
Commr. Hanson presented a Proclamation proclaiming the week of August 25, 2003 as Lake County Fire Fighters Appreciation Week to Mr. Noah Hollis, Lake County Fire Fighter and MDA Coordinator, which she read into the record.
PRESENTATION
VIDEO ON HISTORIC ST. JOHNS RIVER
Mr. Greg Mihalic, Director of Economic Development/Tourism, addressed the Board stating that he was before them to bring back an agreement with Eagle Productions, Inc., who appeared before the Board approximately one year ago, to discuss a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) documentary that they were producing on the historic St. Johns River, titled “The River Runs North”. He stated that Mr. Tom Lowe, President, Eagle Productions, Inc., was present this date to request approval of a contract between Lake County and his production company, in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00, for said documentary.
Mr. Lowe addressed the Board and showed a brief video on the historic St. Johns River, noting that it was just a sample of what his production company is producing on said river. He stated that they have been shooting off and on, catching the seasons on the river, at which time he noted that they will be shooting at Silver Glen Springs during the month of August, showing how the river is fed by the springs. He stated that the story will be told to a national audience on PBS and Lake County will have recognition across the country. He stated that the County will be given some “B” roll video, which it will be able to use for its website and for the Tourist Development Council to use in promotions and public relations for the County. He requested approval of the funding alluded to by Mr. Mihalic.
On a motion by Commr. Stivender, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board approved an Agreement between Lake County, Florida and Eagle Productions, Inc., for a television documentary that said company produced on the historic St. Johns River, in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00.
PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE AMENDING LAKE COUNTY LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
Ms. Melanie Marsh, Assistant County Attorney, placed the proposed Ordinance on the floor, for its first and final reading, by title only, as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 12, LAKE COUNTY CODE, LIBRARIES; AMENDING SECTION 12-37, LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD, CHANGING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE LIBRARY BOARD; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE LAKE COUNTY CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The Chairman opened the public hearing.
No one was present in opposition to the request.
There being no one present who wished to address the Board, the Chairman closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Commr. Hill, seconded by Commr. Stivender and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board approved Ordinance No. 2003-70, amending the Lake County Library Advisory Board.
CITIZEN QUESTION AND COMMENT PERIOD
Ms. Lucy Borg, a resident of The Villages, in Lady Lake, addressed the Board regarding a concern she and some of her neighbors have about residents who live in the “enclave”, or unincorporated areas of Lady Lake, being restricted from driving their golf carts after dark, while the other residents are allowed to do so, at which time she referred to a letter that she had given the Board regarding said matter.
Ms. Rita Pachoud, a resident of The Villages, addressed the Board stating that she and a couple of her friends, Ms. Sara Kagle and Ms. Carmen Gooding, live in what is considered the “enclave”, as well. She stated that they are one person households and their golf carts are their main means of transportation and they do not appreciate being held in isolation. She stated that they were requesting the freedom to roam to the Town Square during evening hours and, in the future, to Sumter Landings.
Commr. Cadwell stated that this matter pertains to the fact that the Town of Lady Lake has passed an Ordinance allowing its residents to drive golf carts during evening hours, excluding the enclave. He stated that Sumter County is waiting to see what Lake County is going to do, before they act on it, at which time he noted that he has had some discussions with the County Attorney regarding the matter, however, noted that a public hearing will have to be held and the Board will have to adopt an ordinance to make it happen. He stated that a motion needed to be made, to place the item on the Agenda.
On a motion by Commr. Stivender, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board approved to place on the Agenda a request to advertise and prepare an ordinance, with regard to golf carts being allowed to operate during evening hours in the County portion of The Villages.
On a motion by Commr. Stivender, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board approved to advertise and prepare said ordinance.
COUNTY MANAGER’S DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
COMMUNITY SERVICES - RENEWAL OF CONTRACT FOR LIFESTREAM
BEHAVIORAL CENTER, INC. D/B/A LAKE COUNTY TRANSIT
Mr. Fletcher Smith, Senior Director, Community Services, addressed the Board requesting that the current contract with Lake County Transit be extended in two phases, the first phase being from October 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003, and the second phase being from January 1, 2004 through September 30, 2004. He stated that staff was requesting the contract be renewed in this fashion, due to the fact that, in February of this year, the Board entertained some Requests for Proposals for providing transportation services and, at that time, staff was directed to renew the County’s contract with LifeStream Behavioral Center and work with them, to try to create a better transportation system and address some of the problems that were identified through the internal audit that the Clerk’s Office performed. He stated that LifeStream has worked very hard to address many of the problems that were identified in the audit and staff is pleased with the progress that they have made in the areas of vehicle maintenance and safety and are continuing to work on the scheduling and other aspects of the Transportation Program, in trying to improve it.
On a motion by Commr. Stivender, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board approved a request from Community Services for approval to extend LifeStream Behavioral Center, Inc. d/b/a Lake County Transit’s current contract in two phases - Phase I being from October 1, 2003 to December 31, 2003, and Phase II from January 1, 2004 to September 30, 2004.
OTHER BUSINESS
2003 STATE OF THE COUNTY
On a motion by Commr. Stivender, seconded by Commr. Hill and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board approved to schedule the 2003 State of the County event for Thursday, October 16, 2003.
WOMEN’S HALL OF FAME SELECTION COMMITTEE
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Stivender and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board appointed/reappointed individuals to the Women’s Hall of Fame Selection Committee, as follows:
District 1
Vera Martin (Reappointed)
District 2
Ann Dupee (Reappointed)
District 3
Gwen Manning (Reappointed)
District 4
Carmen Cullen (Appointed)
District 5
Bob McKee (Reappointed)
APPOINTMENT TO TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED COORDINATING
BOARD
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Stivender and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board approved the appointment of Ms. Susan Tucker, Director of Transportation, as the Lake County Community Transportation Operator member on the Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board, and Mr. Duane Zimmerman, Vice President, as the Alternate Member.
APPOINTMENTS TO LAKE COUNTY PUBLIC LAND ACQUISITION ADVISORY
COUNCIL
On a motion by Commr. Stivender, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board appointed individuals and a commissioner liaison to the newly created Lake County Public Land Acquisition Advisory Council, as follows:
Liaison Commissioner
Commr. Catherine Hanson
Member with Technical Knowledge in Geology
Mr. Greg Gensheimer
Member with Technical Knowledge in Biology
Ms. Rosemarie “Rosi” Mulholland
Member with Technical Knowledge in Local History
Ms. Sanna Henderson
Member with Technical Knowledge in Archaeology
Mr. Peter Kehde
Member with Technical Knowledge in Recreation
Ms. Carol Johnson
Members Familiar with Lake County Geography and Culture
Ms. Colleen Rotella
Ms. Judy Smathers
Mr. Bernie Yokel
Ms. Nadine Foley
REPORTS
RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN LAKE COUNTY AND BRETT L.
SWIGERT RELATING TO OUTSIDE LEGAL SERVICES
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Hill and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board approved a request from the County Attorney for approval to renew the Agreement between Lake County and Brett L. Swigert, relating to Outside Legal Services.
ADDENDUM NO. 1
COUNTY MANAGER’S DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS (CONT’D.)
REQUEST FOR CONTINUED FUNDING OF CHILDREN’S SUBSTANCE ABUSE
RESIDENTIAL FACILITY IN LAKE AND SUMTER COUNTIES
Mr. Fletcher Smith, Senior Director, Community Services, addressed the Board stating that, during the past year, LifeStream Behavioral Center created a 12 unit Children’s Substance Abuse Residential Facility and received $200,000.00 in March to operate it. He stated that LifeStream renovated the facility and paid for said renovations out of their own budget, however, noted that those dollars were funded out of non-recurring dollars from the State. He stated that they applied for said dollars again this year, but were not funded, even though the Legislature created a fund containing a little over $9 million to support programs like this. He stated that the bulk of those dollars are going to other counties and, unless LifeStream Behavioral Center can find some funding, the Children’s Substance Abuse Program is going to have to shut down at the end of September. He noted that Mr. Jonathan Cherry, President/CEO, LifeStream Behavioral Center, wrote a letter to Governor Jeb Bush, requesting that he allocate some funding to support the program and has asked that the Board support him in his request for those funds.
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Stivender and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board approved a request from Community Services for approval of a Letter of Support on behalf of LifeStream Behavioral Center’s request for continued funding of the Children’s Substance Abuse Residential Facility in Lake and Sumter Counties.
REPORTS - COMMISSIONER HILL - DISTRICT 1
ANNUAL GRAPE DAY IN LAKE COUNTY
Commr. Hill announced the fact that Lake County’s Agricultural Extension Center will be holding their Annual Grape Day on Saturday, August 9, 2003, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, at the University of Florida Extension Office, located on SR 19, in Tavares, and invited everyone to attend.
REPORTS - COMMISSIONER STIVENDER - DISTRICT 3
LAKE SAUNDERS BOAT RAMP
Commr. Stivender informed the Board that there have been some concerns about use of the Lake Saunders boat ramp that is part of the Lake Saunders subdivision. She stated that Mr. Bob Stevens, Parks and Recreation, addressed the Board recently about working out a deal with the Elks Lodge to build a public boat ramp and close the other one. She stated that she has met with the residents of the Lake Saunders subdivision and the problem is getting worse. She asked that the Board approve a temporary closure of the existing ramp, per the request of the homeowners, until the public ramp is constructed. She stated that she had discussed the matter with Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney, who informed her that there may be a way that, when the new public ramp is constructed and open, the old ramp could be dedicated or leased to the Lake Saunders Homeowners’ Association, so that the property could be used for its original intent, which is a park for the residents of said subdivision.
On a motion by Commr. Stivender, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board approved a temporary closure of the existing boat ramp, until the new public boat ramp is constructed, and directed staff to move as quickly as possible in getting the new ramp constructed.
REPORTS - COMMISSIONER STIVENDER - DISTRICT 3
AWARDS FROM FLORIDA FESTIVAL AND EVENTS ASSOCIATION
Commr. Stivender informed the Board that the County recently won some awards from the Florida Festival and Events Association for its print ads and brochures advertising Lake County, produced by Cramer-Krasselt, the County’s advertising agency, for the Lake County Department of Economic Development and Tourism, which she displayed, for the Board’s perusal - two print ads and a bird watching brochure.
REPORTS - COMMISSIONER STIVENDER - DISTRICT 3
BACK-TO-SCHOOL BACKPACK SAFETY FAIRS
Commr. Stivender informed the Board that she attended the Eustis Middle School, Oak Park Middle School, and Groveland Elementary School’s Back-to-School Backpack Safety Fairs with Ms. Emily Lee, Children’s Services Director, Citizens’ Commission for Children, Department of Community Services, and her staff, who did an excellent job. She stated that the Citizens’ Commission for Children funded notebooks and pencils and served over 1,500 children at said event. She stated that it was an excellent event and she feels that, by the Board being involved and attending said event, the children and their families know that they care about them.
REPORTS - COMMISSIONER STIVENDER - DISTRICT 3
BOY’S AND GIRL’S CLUB OF LAKE COUNTY’S FAMILY PICNIC DAY
Commr. Stivender informed the Board that she recently attended the Boy’s and Girl’s Club of Lake County’s Family Picnic Day, on behalf of Commr. Cadwell, as Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, who had another commitment and could not attend. She stated that their need for assistance is great, as well, and asked that everyone keep them in their prayers and in their hearts.
REPORTS - COMMISSIONER STIVENDER - DISTRICT 3
PROTOCOL FOR BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Commr. Stivender stated that the Commissioners serve everybody in the County, not just the people in their districts, and she feels there needs to be some sort of protocol that, if a Commissioner is assisting somebody in another Commissioner’s district, they let the other Commissioner know that fact, either through the County Manager, or by way of a memorandum, so that it does not appear that they are stepping on the other Commissioner’s toes. She stated that she serves the public and wants to make sure that things get done, but she does not want to offend anyone by doing so.
It was the consensus of the Board that the matter be handled by way of a memorandum to the other Commissioner involved.
REPORTS - COMMISSIONER CADWELL - CHAIRMAN AND DISTRICT 5
FIRE SAFETY ISSUES AND THE LEAGUE OF CITIES
Commr. Cadwell informed the Board that he has been contacted by the League of Cities, headed by Mr. Robert Moore, to sit down with staff and look at the areas where the cities may be able to assist the County, with regard to fire safety issues. He stated that county staff has not been present at any of the League of Cities’ meetings in the past, because the County did not feel it was appropriate; however, he asked that the Board approve for staff to attend said meetings in the future.
On a motion by Commr. Stivender, seconded by Commr. Hill and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board approved a request by the League of Cities to allow county staff to meet with them, with regard to fire safety issues.
REPORTS - COMMISSIONER CADWELL - CHAIRMAN AND DISTRICT 5
APPOINTMENT TO WEKIVA BASIN AREA COORDINATING COMMITTEE
On a motion by Commr. Stivender, seconded by Commr. Hill and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board appointed Commr. Catherine Hanson to the Wekiva Basin Area Coordinating Committee, with Commr. Welton Cadwell being appointed as the Alternate.
PRESENTATION
FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (FAC) 2004 LEGISLATIVE ISSUES
SURVEY
Ms. Cindy Hall, Assistant County Manager, addressed the Board stating that staff brought the matter of the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) 2004 Legislative Issues Survey to them on July 30, 2003, and she was present this date asking the Board’s approval of the answers that staff put together for the survey.
On a motion by Commr. Stivender, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board approved the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) 2004 Legislative Issue Survey, as presented.
REPORTS - COMMISSIONER CADWELL - CHAIRMAN AND DISTRICT 5
FINAL REPORT FROM HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF LAKE COUNTY
Commr. Cadwell informed the Board that each commissioner should have received a copy of the letter that the County received from the Home Builders Association of Lake County, regarding their Final Report concerning school impact fees, compiled by their consultants, Purvis Gray & Company. He asked that the Board not take any action at this time, other than having the Impact Fee Committee look at the issue again and make a recommendation to the Board, with regard to any concerns they have.
It was the consensus of the Board to do so.
REPORTS - COMMISSIONER CADWELL - CHAIRMAN AND DISTRICT 5
BOARD RETREAT
Commr. Cadwell brought up for discussion the issue of the Board Retreat, scheduled to be held August 22, 2003, noting that the purpose of the Retreat is to discuss planning issues, as a whole, and questioned whether there were any other issues that needed to be addressed at that time.
Mr. Gregg Welstead, Deputy County Manager/Growth Management Director, stated that he felt the issue of water policies and water summits needed to be discussed briefly, to see where the Board would like to go with it. He stated that he feels the cities will be very much involved with it in the future; therefore, staff would like to receive some direction from the Board regarding the matter. He stated that the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) will be trying to set up a workshop next month, at some point, with all the cities and the Board, to discuss water issues, and he wanted them to be aware of it. He then informed the Board about a workshop that he attended with the Clermont City Council and a discussion that was held as to whether or not the Green Swamp should be included in the Joint Planning Agreement (JPA) area. He stated that their interest in including it in the JPA is to protect it, but the JPA, by its very nature, is designed to govern development. He noted that he would be approaching the cities of Mascotte and Groveland, regarding the matter, as well.
REPORTS - COMMISSIONER HANSON - DISTRICT 4
GREEN BUILDING SEMINAR
Commr. Hanson informed the Board that there will be a Green Building Seminar Thursday, August 7, 2003, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, in the Administration Building, which is being put on by Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum (HOK), and encouraged the Commissioners to attend.
It was noted that county staff, the cities, and various architects and contractors have been invited to attend the seminar, as well.
REPORTS - COMMISSIONER STIVENDER - DISTRICT 3
GRANT WORKSHOP AT UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
Commr. Stivender informed the Board that Congressman Ric Keller will be holding a Grant Workshop on Friday, August 8, 2003, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the University of Central Florida, and encouraged staff to attend.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 a.m.
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WELTON G. CADWELL, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
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JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK