A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MARCH
7, 2006
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular
session on Tuesday, March 7, 2006, at 9:00 a.m., in the Board of County
Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Lake County Administration Building, Tavares,
Florida. Commissioners present were Catherine C. Hanson, Chairman; Jennifer
Hill; Robert A. Pool; and Debbie Stivender. Commissioner Welton G. Cadwell,
Vice Chairman was not present. Others present were Sanford A. “Sandy” Minkoff,
County Attorney; Cindy Hall, County Manager; Wendy Taylor, Executive Office
Manager, County Manager’s Office; James C. Watkins, Clerk of Courts; and Judy
McAuley, Deputy Clerk.
INVOCATION
AND PLEDGE
Ms.
Bernice Odums, representing the St. John Free Methodist Church, gave the
Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA
UPDATE
Ms.
Cindy Hall, County Manager, advised that Addendum No. 1 (possible purchase of
28 acres on the Dora Canal) and Tab 9 (appointment to the Affordable Housing
Advisory Committee) will be pulled because Commr. Cadwell is in Washington, DC.
Addendum No. 2 regarding leased space at the DCF office complex has been added
to the agenda under Departmental Business.
MINUTES
On
a motion by Commr. Pool, seconded by Commr. Stivender and carried unanimously,
by a vote of 4-0, the Board approved the Minutes of January 9, 2006, Special
Joint Meeting, School Concurrency, as presented.
On
a motion by Commr. Stivender, seconded by Commr. Pool and carried unanimously,
by a vote of 4-0, the Board approved the Minutes of February 7, 2006, Regular
Meeting, as presented.
CLERK
OF COURT’S CONSENT AGENDA
On
a motion by Commr. Stivender, seconded by Commr. Hill and carried unanimously,
by a vote of 4-0, the Board approved the Clerk of Court’s Consent Agenda, Items
1 through 9, as follows:
List of Checks
or Warrants
Request to acknowledge receipt of list of checks or warrants paid prior
to this meeting, pursuant to Chapter 136.06 (1) 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.
Monthly Distribution of Revenue, Traffic/Criminal
Cases
Request to acknowledge receipt of Monthly Distribution
of Revenue, Traffic/Criminal Cases, Month Ending January 31, 2006.
Disbursements due to Board: $167,055.15. Same period last year: $137,812.24.
St. Johns River Water Management District
Request to acknowledge receipt from the St. Johns
River Water Management District of Written Notice of Intended District Decision
on 5-Year Compliance Report for Consumptive Use Permit(s) in Lake County
(Notice dated February 7, 2006). The District gives notice of its intent to
issue a 5-Year Compliance Report of the following permittee on March 07, 2006,
and to make no change to the terms and conditions of the listed Consumptive Use
Permit. Florida Rock Industries, Inc., P.O. Box 4667, Jacksonville, FL 32201,
application #2391. The permit was issued by the District in 2000 and authorizes
the use of 13,000 gallons per minute of re-circulated surface water for
industrial use and 0.029 million gallons per day of groundwater for household
and industrial uses for the operation of a sand mine; the withdrawals used by
this proposed project will consist of ground water from the Floridan Aquifer
via 2 active wells; surface water from Dredge Lake #2 via 3 active pumps; and
surface water from Dredge Lake #3 via 1 active pump in Lake County, located in
Sections 12; Township 24 South, Range 25 East and Sections 7, 18, 19, 20, 29,
30, Township 24 South, Range 26 East known as Lake Sand Plant. The Governing
Board will consider this matter at 1:00 p.m. on March 7, 2006, or as soon
thereafter as it may come to be heard at: St. Johns River Water Management
District Headquarters, 4049 Reid St., Palatka, Florida, 32177-2529. Anyone
wishing to address the Governing Board on any regulatory item may do so at the
meeting at 1:00 p.m. If you have objections you wish the Governing Board to
consider regarding the permitted water use that is the subject of the
referenced compliance report, your objections should be made in writing to
Permit Data Services at the address listed above.
Southwest Florida Water Management District
Request to acknowledge receipt from Southwest
Florida Water Management District of approved Minutes of the Governing Board
meeting of November 30, 2005 which was held in Sarasota, Florida; and Governing
Board Agenda for February 21-22, 2006 meeting to be held at Bartow Service
Office, 170 Century Boulevard, Bartow, Florida.
City of Umatilla - Annexation Ordinances 2006-A and
2006-A-1
Request to acknowledge receipt from the City of Umatilla the
following Ordinances which were passed and ordained in regular session of the
City Council of the City of Umatilla, Lake County, Florida, the 7th day of
February, 2006. Ordinance 2006-A, Annexation, property owned by BKB
Partnership; Ordinance 2006-A-1, Annexation, property owned by BKB Partnership.
St. Johns River Water Management District
Request to acknowledge receipt from the St. Johns
River Water Management District of the 2006 Consolidated Report: Executive
Summary and CD.
Colina Bay Water Company, LLC - Notice of Application
for Original Water Certificate
Request to acknowledge receipt of Notice of
Application for Original Water Certificate, pursuant to Section 367.045,
Florida Statutes, and Section 25-30.030, Florida Administrative Code, of Colina
Bay Water Company, LLC’s, for described territory, that part of Sections 14
& 23 Township 22 South, Range 26 East, Lake County, Florida, lying north of
County Road No. 455 and south of the centerline of the abandoned Seaboard Air
Line Railroad right of way being described; any objections must be made in
writing and filed pursuant to information contained in the document, within 30
days from the date of the Notice.
Public Service Commission
Request to acknowledge receipt: Before the
Public Service Commission, In re:
Application for amendment of Certificates 567-W and 494-S to extend
water and wastewater service areas to include certain land in Lake County by
Shangri-La-By-The-Lake Utilities, Inc., Docket No. 050875-WS, Order No.
PSC-06-0095-FOF-WS, Issued February 10, 2006; Final Order Amending Certificate
Nos. 567-W and 494-S to include Additional Territory in Lake County; and Notice
of Further Proceedings or Judicial Review. Before the Public Service
Commission, In re: Application for
amendment of Certificates 567-W and 494-S to extend water and wastewater
service areas to include certain land in Lake County by Shangri-La-By-The-Lake
Utilities, Inc., Docket No. 050642-WS, Order No. PSC-06-0106-FOF-WS, Issued
February 13, 2006; Final Order Amending Certificate Nos. 567-W and 494-S to
include Additional Territory in Lake County; and Notice of Further Proceedings
or Judicial Review.
State of Florida Auditor General
Request to acknowledge receipt from State of
Florida Auditor General of a copy of Report No. 2006-110 (February 2006), a Financial
and Federal Single Audit of Lake County District School Board for the Fiscal
Year ended June 30, 2005.
COUNTY
MANAGER’S CONSENT AGENDA
On
a motion by Commr. Stivender, seconded by Commr. Pool and carried unanimously,
by a vote of 4-0, the Board approved the County Manager’s Consent Agenda, Tabs
3 through 7, as follows:
Budget
Request for
Budget transfer – General Fund, Department of Growth Management, Geographic
Information Services Division. Transfer $25,000.00 from Reserve for Operations
to Contractual Services. Growth Management is creating a digital (GIS) layer,
which will be an exact digital reproduction of the zoning maps used at present.
This process requires a considerable amount of very accurate data entry and GIS
knowledge. There is no current staff available for the project. Funds are
needed for two GIS technicians (contracted) for a period of six months to
perform the data entry.
Community Services
Request for approval to appoint Fletcher Smith or an
alternate designated by him to serve as Lake County Government's representative
on the FEMA Board; appoint Jerry Smith or an alternate designated by the Public
Safety Director as the representative from Public Safety; authorize the
submission of a direct application for funding as a Local Recipient
Organization or Fiscal Agent/Conduit for a Local Recipient Organization if
direct by action of the FEMA Board; and authorize the Community Services
Department to manage the program and prepare required plans, reports and other
related documents as directed by the FEMA Board and/or required by FEMA.
Economic Development and Tourism
Request for approval and execution of a
Real Estate Purchase and Sales Agreement between Lake County and Landstone
Investment Properties, LLC for the purchase of a portion of Lot 3 and a portion
of Lot 4, Phase I, Christopher C. Ford Commerce Park consisting of
approximately 23 acres at $75,000.00 per acre or approximately $1,725,000.00.
Request for
approval of an Agreement and award of $47,000.00 to West Orange Lumber Company,
Inc. and $100,000.00 to West Orange Truss Manufacturing, Inc. from the Jobs
Growth Investment Trust Fund for the creation of 54 new positions paying $14.93
an hour or higher.
Public Works
Request for approval of the amendment to the
Interlocal Agreement between St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD)
and Lake County to provide additional time to obtain right of way and construct
the roadway and drainage improvements for the Sleepy Hollow Road Realignment as
well as the SJRWMD Harris Bayou Project.
PERSONAL
APPEARANCES - BOARD/COMMITTEE PRESENTATIONS
CERTIFICATES
Chairman
Hanson presented certificates to the following Board/Committee members,
expressing appreciation for their time and contributions to Lake County.
Affordable Housing
Advisory Committee
Jayson
Stringfellow for service from 2001-2005 (not present)
Bicycle/Pedestrian
Advisory Committee (BPAC)
Peter Carrozza
for service from 2003-2006 (not present)
William Davis
for service from 2001-2006 (not present)
Richard Dunkel
for service from 2002-2006 (not present)
Egor Emery for
service from 2003-2006 (not present)
Scot Hartle for
service from 2002-2006 (not present)
Kathy Hilliard
for service from 2003-2006
Nancy Lee
Hurlbert for service from 2005-2006
Thomas Kelley
for service from 2002-2006 (not present)
Kathleen Leo
for service from 2002-2006 (not present)
Gene Molnar for
service from 2003-2006 (not present)
Matthew Ragan
for service from 2004-2006 (not present)
Suzanne
Reynolds for service from 1998-2006 (not present)
Judy Smathers
for service from 2003-2006
Craig Willis
for service from 2003-2006 (not present)
Commr.
Hanson noted that many of the BPAC members have applied for reappointment to
the new Lake-Sumter MPO Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
Children's
Services Council
Pernell
Mitchell for service from 2001-2005 (not present)
Library
Advisory Board
James Homich
for service from 2004-2005 (not present)
Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board
Peggy O'Neil
for service from 1999-2006 (not present)
PERSONAL
APPEARANCES - EMPLOYEE AWARDS
Chairman
Hanson presented the following Employee Awards, with Ms. Sharon Wall, Employee
Services Director, giving brief remarks about each individual.
Presentation of
Award to Employees with Five Years of Service
Mr. Philip
"Phil" Maggio, Engineer III, Public Works/Engineering/Survey/Design
Ms. Juana
"Janie" Barron, Associate Planner, Growth Management/Customer Service
Ms. Rebecca
Brown, Records Management Senior Technician, Information Technology/Records
Management
Ms. Linda Goff,
Librarian I, Community Services/Library Services
Ms. Roberta
“Robin” Gutting, Fire Inspector, Growth Management/Building Services/Main
Office
Mr. Christopher
“Chris” Hicks, Equipment Operator III, Public Works/Road Operations/Maintenance
Area III
Mr. Strait
Hollis, Community Development Specialist, Community Services/Housing &
Community Development/Community Development Block Grant
Mr. Wayne
McGhee, Senior Building Inspector, Growth Management/Building Services/Main
Office Management/Customer Service
Mr. Kristian
Swenson, Road Operations Director, Public Works/Road Operations
Mr. David
Tibbitts, Senior Maintenance Specialist, Facilities Development &
Management/Facilities Management/ Facilities Maintenance
Presentation of
Award to Employees with Twenty Years of Service
Ms. Mary
Harris, Public Hearing Coordinator, Growth Management/Current Planning
Mr. Jimmy
Price, Equipment Operator II, Public Works/Road Operations/Maintenance Area I
Presentation of
Award to Retiring Employee with Thirty-Seven Years, Nine Months of Service
Mr. John "Buzz" Doyle, Public Works/Road Operations/
Maintenance Area II
Presentation of
Employee of the Quarter Award
Mr. Scott
Catasus, Environmental Specialist, Environmental Services/Water Resources &
Environmental Programs
Presentation of
Supervisor of the Quarter Award
Mr. Philip
"Phil" Maggio, Engineer III, Public Works/Engineering/Survey/Design
Presentation of
Work Group Recognition Award to Fixed Asset Management Team
Clerk’s Office: Mr. Dennis
Grey, Internal Auditor Director; Ms. Lisa Myles, Internal Auditor; Mr. Steve
Heitzner, Internal Auditor; Mr. Jared Sorenson, Supervising Deputy Clerk; Mr.
Larry Chester, Support Services Manager; BCC: Mr. Ed Luning, Property
Coordinator, Procurement Services; Ms. Regina Frazier, Budget Director; Ms.
Roseann Johnson, Contracting Officer, Procurement Services
PRESENTATION
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - NEW AIRBOAT
Mr. Eric Cotsenmoyer, Mosquito &
Aquatic Plant Management Director, Environmental Services, announced that his
department has a new airboat. This is the first airboat purchased since 1987
and it is on display on the east side of the building for viewing after the
meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE DISSOLVING AGRICULTURAL
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney,
placed the following proposed Ordinance on the floor, reading by title only,
and noted that it would be Ordinance No. 2006-27, if approved by the Board:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, REPEALING LAKE COUNTY CODE SECTION 2-90.12 THROUGH
SECTION 2-90.18, ENTITLED AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE, DISSOLVING THE
AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Commr. Hill pointed out that, while
the Agricultural Advisory Committee will be dissolved, Committee members will
be incorporated into other Committees as appropriate and we will still have the
input of the agriculture community. She asked if that fulfills our duties
relative to the Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. Minkoff stated that the
Comprehensive Plan is being rewritten and he assured the Board that, as it
comes forward, that will be done.
Commr. Hanson remarked that they
continue to work closely with the Extension Service and the Farm Bureau.
Commr. Hanson opened the public
hearing and called for public comment. There being no public comment, the
public hearing was closed.
On a motion by Commr. Pool, seconded
by Commr. Hill and carried unanimously, by a vote of 4-0, the Board approved Ordinance
2006-27 as read by title only.
COUNTY
MANAGER’S DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS - ADDENDUM NO. 2
COMMUNITY
SERVICES - LEASE SPACE
Mr.
Fletcher Smith, Community Services Director, presented the request for approval
to lease 14,000 square feet of space at the Department of Children and Families
(DCF) office complex, 1300 Duncan Drive, Tavares, Florida, from Lakco Land
Trust and approval of associated budget transfer in the amount of $195,048.00.
He confirmed that a conference room will be available for committee meetings.
He explained that the County Probation Office and the Division of Housing and
Community Development will be relocated from Annex No. 1. Staff from Annex No.
2 and on the first floor of the Lake County Administration Building will also
be relocated.
Ms.
Hall noted that this consolidation of Community Services begins a rotation of
other departments. Code Enforcement, Information Technology, and Facilities
Development & Management will occupy the vacated spaces in the
Administration Building. She confirmed that they have also been working with
Ms. Emogene Stegall, Lake County Supervisor of Elections, on additional space
for her office.
On
a motion by Commr. Hill, seconded by Commr. Pool and carried unanimously, by a
vote of 4-0, the Board approved the request for approval to lease 14,000 square
feet of space at the Department of Children and Families (DCF) office complex
at 1300 Duncan Drive, Tavares, Florida, from Lakco Land Trust and approval of
associated budget transfer in the amount of $195,048.00.
REPORTS
- COUNTY ATTORNEY
ORDINANCE
- APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE - TRAFFIC EDUCATION FUNDING
Mr.
Minkoff presented the request for approval to advertise an ordinance amending
Section 9-15, Lake County Code, entitled “Collection of Additional Costs in
Civil Traffic Penalty Cases,” in order to reflect that all programs applying
for traffic education funding under the section must comply with statutory
requirements. On June 15, 2004, the Board adopted Ordinance 2004-41 authorizing
the clerk of court to collect additional costs in civil traffic penalty cases
pursuant to Section 318.1215, Florida Statutes, entitled the “Dori Slosberg
Driver Education Safety Act.” Last year, the Legislature changed the statute to
require that 30% of the funds be used to provide behind-the-wheel training. He
explained that, in order to make it clear to recipients of our funds, this
small change in the Lake County Code indicates that whoever gets this money
must comply with those requirements in the statute. The Lake County Department
of Community Services administers these funds.
On
a motion by Commr. Pool, seconded by Commr. Stivender and carried unanimously,
by a vote of 4-0, the Board approved the request to advertise an ordinance
amending Section 9-15, Lake County Code, entitled “Collection of Additional
Costs in Civil Traffic Penalty Cases,” in order to reflect that all programs
applying for traffic education funding under the section must comply with
statutory requirements.
CITY
OF GROVELAND - ANNEXATION REQUEST
Mr.
Minkoff presented the request by the City of Groveland to annex three
County-owned parcels (Alt Keys 1007941, 1009413 and 1384028) into the City of
Groveland. Staff recommends approval of the request which will eliminate enclaves
from being created.
A
motion was made by Commr. Stivender and seconded by Commr. Pool for approval of
the request by the City of Groveland to annex three County-owned parcels (Alt
Keys 1007941, 1009413 and 1384028) into the City of Groveland.
Mr.
Minkoff explained that, on occasion, the cities ask the County to approve
annexations, usually for a road right-of-way.
The
Chairman called for a vote on the motion which carried unanimously, by a 4-0
vote.
AMENDMENT
TO AGREEMENT WITH KENNETH COHRN, D.D.S.
Mr.
Minkoff presented the recommendation of the five-county Medical Examiner Board
for approval of an Amendment to Agreement between Lake County Board of County
Commissioners and Kenneth Cohrn, D.D.S. for Forensic Odontology Professional
Services for the Lake County Medical Examiner. The change in the contract
increases Dr. Cohrn’s monthly rate from $250.00 to $600.00.
In
response to Commr. Stivender’s question regarding the large jump, Mr. Minkoff
explained that this covers the five-county area and the number of deaths and
amount of work has increased.
Commr.
Hill noted that, in reading the District 5 Medical Examiner Committee meeting
minutes, Dr. Cohrn is underpaid if he were to be paid on a case-by-case basis.
Mr.
Minkoff remarked that Dr. Cohrn, who has a dental practice, mainly does this
work because it is of interest to him.
On
a motion by Commr. Stivender, seconded by Commr. Hill, and carried unanimously,
by a vote of 4-0, the Board approved an Amendment to Agreement between Lake
County Board of County Commissioners and Kenneth Cohrn, D.D.S. for Forensic
Odontology Professional Services for the Lake County Medical Examiner.
REPORTS
- COUNTY MANAGER
WORKSHOP
- MARCH 14, 2006
Ms.
Hall reminded the Board that a workshop is scheduled following the regular meeting
on Tuesday, March 14, 2006, to discuss school concurrency issues and items
relating to the Lake-Sumter MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization) project
selection for federal funding.
REPORTS
- COMMISSIONER HILL - DISTRICT #1
SCHOOL
RESOURCE OFFICERS
Commr. Hill asked
if the SRO (School Resource Officers) situation has been presented to the Lake
County School Board for their budget.
Ms.
Hall confirmed that she will work with Ms. Regina Frazier, Lake County Budget
Director, and present a letter to the School Board.
HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPHS
Commr. Hill reminded
the Board that a couple of years ago historic photos of elected officials that
were in the old courthouse were identified, were taken down and restoration, and
possibly microfilming, began. She asked the status of that project.
Commr.
Stivender advised that she can report on that next week after the Historical
Society meets. She stated that the photographs have been put together.
Commr.
Hill noted that the project was begun a few years ago by the judiciary and the
Lake County Bar Association. The plan is to hang the photos, of elected
officials, in the Judicial Center.
REPORTS
- COMMISSIONER POOL - DISTRICT #2
PIG
ON THE POND 2006
Commr. Pool invited everyone
to attend Pig on the Pond 2006 in South Lake County on Friday, March 10 (5:00
p.m.-10:00 p.m.) and Saturday, March 11 (10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.).
CYPRESS
TREES
Commr.
Pool stated that a school teacher called him regarding use of downed cypress
trees in a County-owned wetlands area along CR 561 south of Clermont. He asked
the Board’s thoughts on advertising and putting this out to bid for removal of
the trees which have fallen down because of storms.
Mr.
Gregg Welstead, Deputy County Manager, advised that there may be some
environmental concerns because of the wetlands/marshland location. He suggested
that the County might be able to make some money on the trees.
Mr.
Jim Stivender, Jr., Public Works Director, confirmed that hundreds of trees,
which were initially weakened by drought, are down.
Ms.
Hall stated that staff will bring back ideas and recommendations.
REPORTS
- COMMISSIONER STIVENDER - DISTRICT #3
UPCOMING
EVENTS
Commr.
Stivender announced that the annual Lincoln Day Dinner (presented by the Lake
County Republican Executive Committee) will be held Saturday evening, March 11,
2006, at the Savannah Center in The Villages. The Lake-Sumter Children’s
Advocacy Center will have their Bids for Kids at the Polo Club (by invitation
only), also Saturday at The Villages. The Eustis Elks will hold their 10th
annual charity barbecue Sunday, March 12, 2006, at the Lodge (2540 Dora Avenue,
Tavares).
REPORTS
- COMMISSIONER HANSON - CHAIRMAN & DISTRICT #4
EARTH
DAY
Commr.
Hanson noted that the City of Leesburg will host this year’s Earth Day event
(April 22, 2006) and has asked for participation by Lake County. Mr. Greg
Mihalic, Economic Development & Tourism Director, has agreed to coordinate
that participation.
CITIZEN
QUESTION AND COMMENT PERIOD
Ms.
Linda Wrenn
Ms.
Linda Wrenn requested a Lake County Commission resolution in support of Senate
Bill 552 and House Bill 423 (Building Code Enforcement Officials; provides that
said officials' bill of rights does not apply when official is subject of
disciplinary proceedings for actions occurring outside scope of employment;
provides that assisting any person in violating building code is grounds for
discipline; provides that violations of said codes by contractors need not be
willful; provides that local jurisdictions may issue civil citations, etc.).
She explained that this will assist local municipalities when they have to
prove willfulness on the part of building code enforcement officials. She
stated that currently those officials are statutorily protected, exercise police
powers and they can only be disciplined by DBPR (Department of Business and
Professional Regulation). She stated that she is seeking a change only when the
building code enforcement official does something outside of working for a
municipal government and are on their own time for their own profit and gain
and they violate the very thing they are enforcing. She cited a recent Lake
County case in which she was involved as an example. She noted that the changes
are being opposed by the Building Officials Association of Florida (BOAF). She
stated that the City of Leesburg and the City of Mount Dora have passed
unanimous resolutions of support for the changes and she repeated her request
for a resolution of support from the Lake County Commission.
Regarding
disciplinary action, Ms. Wrenn explained that the change would provide state
and local boards, their investigators and their attorneys with language and
tools they currently do not have. The county could find them in violation and
send findings to the state. She remarked that the bill of rights is about six
years old and has never been challenged and her case exposed some cracks in the
system.
Mr.
Minkoff confirmed that these are relatively minor changes. Staff will contact
FAC (Florida Association of Counties) to see if they have taken a position on
this issue, will look more deeply into the proposed legislation and bring a
recommendation to the Board next week.
Ms.
Wrenn concluded that these bills are consumer protection legislation and are
being supported by AARP in Tallahassee. House Bill 423 may go before the House
of Representatives’ Business Regulation Committee next Tuesday.
Mr.
Roy Hunter
Mr.
Roy Hunter, Northeast Lake Chamber of Commerce, expressed thanks for
resurfacing on CR 439 and the new working traffic light at CR 44-A and CR 439.
He repeated his past suggestions that citizens buy extra food, batteries, water
and prescriptions to prepare for disasters.
Mr.
Travis Whigham
Mr.
Travis Whigham, Forest Hills Association, asked the Board to consider implementing
a $2.00/day car rental tax for visitors only, excluding local residents who
have to rent cars. Regarding newspaper articles concerning School Board
Superintendent Anna Cowin’s proposal to condemn low-income housing in Leesburg
to make way for a language school, Mr. Whigham asked the Board, in conjunction
with the School Board, to try to find property to help those displaced
residents if condemnation occurs. He reminded the Board that he has been
invited to attend the VOTRAN (Volusia County’s Public Transit System) meeting
in Daytona regarding public transportation for northeast Lake County. The
meeting will be held March 8, 2006, at 10:30 a.m., at 1190 Pelican Bay Drive,
Daytona, Florida. He stated that the Chairman of the Volusia County Board of County
Commissioners will attend the meeting and he invited the Lake County Board,
staff and citizens to attend the meeting.
Commr.
Stivender will ask Ken Harley, Public Transportation Manager; T.J. Fish,
Executive Director, Lake-Sumter MPO; or David Hope, MV Transportation, to
attend the VOTRAN meeting.
REPORTS
- COMMISSIONER HANSON - CHAIRMAN & DISTRICT #4 (CONTINUED)
Commr.
Hanson announced that a much-needed traffic light will be installed within the
week at Round Lake Road and SR 46.
REPORTS
- COMMISSIONER STIVENDER - DISTRICT #3 (CONTINUED)
Commr.
Stivender stated that she has been e-mailing Ms. Hall and Mr. Stivender about
Shirley Shores Road. She has had numerous phone calls from residents concerning
speeding on the “drag strip” from CR 448 to the first curve by the horse farm.
While the speed limit is 45 mph, people probably are doing 60 mph, and numerous
tickets from Sheriff’s Deputies have not stopped the speeding. She stated that
she has asked staff to look at alternatives for the road because the high
speeds are very dangerous.
ADJOURNMENT
There
being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the
meeting was adjourned at 10:15 a.m.
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CATHERINE C. HANSON, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
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JAMES
C. WATKINS, CLERK