A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD
OF
DECEMBER 4, 2007
The Lake County Board of
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
Pastor Ed Price, from the United
Faith Assembly of God, gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
NOMINATION FOR CHAIRMAN AND VICE
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF
Commr. Hill stated that Commr. Cadwell’s
leadership proved to be a great strength to the County during this serious
economic year and she felt the Board could use another year of his diligent and
consistent leadership, therefore, recommended that he be reappointed as
Chairman of the Board for the 2008 year.
Commr. Renick recommended that
Commr. Hill be reappointed as the Vice Chairman.
On a motion by Commr. Hill,
seconded by Commr. Renick and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board
reappointed Commr. Welton Cadwell as Chairman and Commr. Jennifer Hill as Vice
Chairman of the Board of
AGENDA UPDATE
Ms. Cindy Hall,
Commr. Cadwell stated that,
since it is an election year, he would not be able to serve as the Board’s representative
on the Lake County Canvassing Board, therefore, would like to add to the
Agenda, under his Reports, a request to ratify that Commr. Renick be appointed
as the Representative to the Canvassing Board and that Commr. Stewart be
appointed as the Alternate.
On a motion by Commr. Hill,
seconded by Commr. Stewart and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board
approved to place said item on the Agenda.
Ms. Melanie Marsh, Deputy County
Attorney, stated that she would like to add to the Agenda, under the
On a motion by Commr. Stewart,
seconded by Commr. Renick and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board
approved to place said item on the Agenda.
MINUTES APPROVAL
Regarding the Minutes of October 26,
2007 (Regular Meeting), the following was requested:
On Page 9, Line 11, clarify whether
the wording contained in the Minutes is correct, where it states, “noting they
would like to include only properties that meet the “Right to Farm
Act”. It was felt that the wording
should be, “noting they would like to include properties that meet the
“Right to Farm Act”.
Clarification was made and the
Minutes were correct, as presented.
On a motion by Commr. Renick,
seconded by Commr. Stewart and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board
approved the Minutes of October 26, 2007 (Regular Meeting), as
presented; and November 13, 2007 (Special Meeting – 2007 State of the
CLERK OF COURTS’ CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion by Commr. Renick,
seconded by Commr. Stewart and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board
approved the following requests:
List of Warrants
Request to acknowledge receipt of list of 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 for the month ending October 31, 2007, in the
amount of $201,844.05. Same period last
year: $177,729.26.
Lake County Water Authority’s 2006 Annual Report and Five Year Plan
Request to acknowledge receipt of Lake County Water Authority’s 2006 Annual Report and Five Year Plan, in accordance with Chapter 2005-314, Laws of Florida.
Lake
Request to acknowledge receipt of Lake County Water Authority’s Final Budget for FY 2007/2008.
Annexation Ordinance from City of
Request to acknowledge receipt of
Notice of Public Hearing for proposed Ordinance No. 2007-12-67, from the City
of
Notice of Public Hearings from
City of
Ordinances
Request to acknowledge receipt of
Notice of Public Hearings from the City of
Ordinance No. 2007-40 (Amending the Boundaries of the City of Tavares by Annexing approximately .17 acres of property located East of State Road 19)
Ordinance No. 2007-41 (Amending
Ordinance No. 2007-42 (Rezoning 9.54
Acres Located East of
The proposed Ordinance Nos. 2007-40 and 2007-42 will be considered at the following public meetings:
1. Tavares Planning and Zoning Meeting, on November 15, 2007, at 3:00 p.m.
2. Tavares City Council Meeting, on December 5, 2007, at 4:00 p.m.
3. Tavares City Council Meeting, on December 19, 2007, at 4:00 p.m.
The proposed Ordinance No. 2007-41 will be considered at the following public meetings:
1. Tavares Planning and Zoning Meeting on November 15, 2007, at 3:00 p.m.
2. Tavares City Council Meeting on December 5, 2007, at 4:00 p.m.
3. 2nd City Council Meeting will follow completion of State review.
All meetings will be conducted in
the Tavares City Council Chambers at City Hall,
On a motion by Commr. Renick, seconded by Commr. Stewart and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board approved the following requests:
Budget
Office
Request for approval of Budget Transfer, as follows:
Budget
Transfer –
Community
Services
Request for approval and execution
of Memorandum of Understanding between Lake County Housing Agency and
Employee Services
Request for approval of submitted revision to Pay and Classification Plan Policy (LCC-79) originally approved by the Board on 8/7/07.
Procurement Services
Request that United Fire Protection, Inc. be awarded the ITB No. 08-0202 Data Center Fire Suppression Upgrade, in the amount of $64,800, plus a contingency of $5,200, to be used as deemed necessary by the Director of Capital Construction.
Request to award a contract to Cross Construction Services, Inc., for demolition of the Phase I development site, in the amount of $87,000, plus a contingency of $10,000, to be used as deemed necessary by the Director of Capital Construction.
Public Works
Request for approval and execution
of Resolution No. 2007-187, authorizing
a reduction of the speed limit on
Request for approval of receipt of
gift from Lake County Rail Trails to
Request for approval and execution of a purchase agreement with Barney and Ann Hathcock; and authorization for the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to sign any and all documents necessary for closing of property within the Forest Hills/Lake Mack Flood Buy Out Program - Commission District 5.
Request for approval to accept submitted list of public right of way deeds that have been secured, in conjunction with roadway and/or stormwater projects - Commission Districts 2, 3, and 5.
Request for approval of final extension, until April 30, 2008, of existing Capital Improvement Grant projects and Regional Grant projects, as follows, and authorization for Chairman to execute Amendments to Agreements, when submitted:
Fiscal
Year 2003/2004:
City
of
Fiscal
Year 2005/2006:
City
of
City
of
Fiscal
Year 2006/2007:
City
of
City
of
Town
of
City
of
Town
of
EMPLOYEE AWARDS
The Chairman presented the following Employee Awards, with Ms. Kasie McAdams, Employee Services Manager, commenting briefly about each employee’s service to the County:
Presentation of Award to Employees with Five
Years of Service
Esther Catino, Library Assistant
Community Services/Library Services/Cooper Memorial Library
Lynda Hogans, Office Associate II
Community Services/Library Services/Cooper Memorial Library
Katia Barber, Library Assistant
Community Services/Library Services/Cooper Memorial Library
Edward Luning, Fixed Asset/Surplus Manager
Procurement Services
Presentation of Award to Employees with Ten Years of Service
Deborah Kohler, Public Hearing Coordinator
Growth Management/Building Services
Noble Olasimbo, Engineer IV
Public Works/Engineering
Presentation of Award to Employees with Fifteen Years of Service
Donna Thielhart, Procurement Services Supervisor
Procurement Services
Patti Harker, Right of Way Manager
Public Works/Engineering/Right of Way
Presentation of Award to Employee with Twenty Years of Service
Bruce Thorburn, Communications Systems Director
Public Safety/E-911 Services
BOARD/COMMITTEE CERTIFICATE PRESENTATIONS
The Chairman presented the following Board/Committee Certificates, thanking each committee member for their years of service to the County:
Impact Fee Committee
Joseph Branham - for service from 2004-2007 (Not Present)
Nadine Foley - for service from 2003-2007
PRESENTATION
ON SCHEMATIC DESIGN FOR JOINT USE LIBRARY AT
Ms. Wendy Breeden, Library Services
Director, addressed the Board stating that the architects for the joint use
library at
Mr. Ward Friszolowski, Harvard Jolly Architects, addressed the Board stating that this project was a unique one and one that they enjoyed working on with the County, Lake-Sumter Community College, and the University of Central Florida, at which time he presented a brief power point presentation, containing graphic representations of the schematic design for the library, to be located on the Lake-Sumter Community College campus at SR 50 and Hancock Road, in Clermont. He noted that the library will serve as a public library, as well as an academic library, so views of it from Hancock Road and Oakley Seaver Road were important, noting that they wanted to make the public feel comfortable coming to the library, even though it would be located on the campus of the college. He stated that they looked at previous master planning that had been done on the campus, to make sure that whatever they did would allow for that future campus activity to compliment this project.
Mr. Phil Trezza, Harvard Jolly Architects, addressed the Board and walked them through the floor plans and some building imagery for the library, noting that the first floor will contain a dividable community room, a book store, a cafeteria, an adult reading area, a teen reading area, and a children’s reading area, and the second floor will contain a reference help desk, a computer help desk, a greeting desk, and an area containing a larger volume of books. There will be individual and group study rooms, a reference library, and office space on the second floor, as well, along with a special collection space, and a dividable technology lab that can be used for instructional purposes, or open to the public, when classes are in session.
A construction schedule was reviewed, at which time it was noted that the project is currently in the design/development phase, which is scheduled to be completed by December 21, 2007, and from there, the project will move into the construction document phase, which is scheduled to be completed by the end of March, 2008. Bids will go out at the end of April, 2008, and construction will begin in May of 2008, with July of 2009 being looked at as a tentative date for completion of the project.
Mr. Dick Scott, Vice President of
Administrative Affairs, Lake-Sumter Community College (LSCC), addressed the
Board stating that he is very excited about this project and feels it is going
to be a great addition for the citizens, as well as for the college. He stated that both the architects and the
construction management firm feel very comfortable with the proposed library,
which is just shy of 50,000 square feet.
He stated that the project is on time, it is going to come in under
budget, and they feel very good about the partnership. He complimented Mr. Jim Bannon, Facilities
Development and Management Director, and Ms. Breeden, as well as their staff,
for working hand in hand with representatives from
On a motion by Commr. Renick,
seconded by Commr. Hill and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board
approved the schematic design for the joint use library at
PRESENTATION ON STREET LIGHTING POLICY GUIDELINES
Mr. Jim Stivender, Jr., Public Works Director, addressed the Board and presented a power point presentation regarding Street Lighting Policy Guidelines that his staff created, at the request of the Board. He discussed roadway/highway safety lighting and the benefits of it, at which time he noted that staff’s objective is to adopt guidelines for determination of appropriate roadway safety lighting, based on the National Cooperative Highway Research Program Report Guidelines, so that they are standardizing the County with the State and the Nation, as well. Areas where the need for roadway/highway safety lighting may be warranted are as follows:
· Areas of high nighttime vehicular accidents
· Areas of high traffic volume
· Areas of poor horizontal and vertical alignments of road
· Intersections of major county maintained roads
Mr. Fred Schneider, Engineering Director, Public Works, discussed the issue of whether or not street lighting is warranted and how the Public Works Department handles such requests, noting that safety street lighting is but one of the tools in the toolbox – there may be other issues involved and that, upon investigating the matter, should staff see there are other issues, such as traffic signals, signs, etc., they would look into those issues, as well. He stated that staff will conduct warrants and, if conditions are met and funding is available, design and construction will begin. A Lighting Justification Warrant Analysis for Arterial and Collector roads was distributed to the Board, for their perusal, which Mr. Schneider reviewed, noting that some critical factors that warrant street lighting for highway segments are:
· Median Openings per Mile
· Curb Cuts
· Left Turn Lane
· Pedestrian Traffic at Night
· Advertising or Area Lighting
· Ratio of Night-to-Day Crash Rates
Mr. Schneider noted that some critical factors for street lighting at intersections are:
· Channelization (Turn Lanes)
· Curvature on Approach Legs
· Channelization (Signal Control)
· Pedestrian Volume
· Lighting in Immediate Vicinity
· Ratio of Night to Day Accident Rates
Mr. Kristian Swenson, Road Operations Director, Public Works, discussed the steps involved in the process of installing street lighting, noting that the first step in the process would be to work with a lighting designer, or consultant, to figure out the number of lights that would be needed, as well as the light design, the wattage, the pole height, etc. He stated that the County, the designer, and the power companies all need to work together, to come up with the most efficient way to light the intersections and keep the costs down.
Mr. Stivender was directed not to have lighting overkill in the rural areas, keeping the International Dark Skies Association criteria in mind. He noted that staff would put something together regarding the matter and bring it back to the Board at a later date for approval.
RECESS AND REASSEMBLY
At 10:00 a.m., the Chairman announced that the Board would recess for 10 minutes.
BUDGET OFFICE
SECURING BANK FINANCING FOR 800 MHZ RADIO SYSTEM PROJECT
Ms. Joann Drury, Strategic Financial Manager, Budget Office, addressed the Board requesting approval to issue an RFP for a $10 million bank loan, for the 800 MHZ Radio System Project.
Ms. Cindy Hall, County Manager, informed the Board that the way this loan is structured the County would not have to use the entire $10 million, and the loan could be repaid sooner than planned, should the County come up with additional monies and was able to do so – it is a very flexible arrangement and does not lock the County into an entire $10 million for a set number of years, unless the County needs to do so.
It was noted that the request before the Board this date was strictly for approval to issue the RFP, with the final action to come back to the Board at a later date for approval.
Commr. Hill pointed out the fact that there are some excess fees that are being returned to the County by the Constitutional Officers and questioned why those funds could not be used, rather than the County taking out a $10 million line of credit, noting that she was opposed to doing that at this point in time, because the County may need a $10 million bank loan next year.
Commr. Cadwell interjected that the
Board has committed some of the funds alluded to by Commr. Hill to the City of
Commr. Renick stated that the Board indicated at the Budget Workshop they wanted to try to avoid obtaining the bank loan at all costs and try to find the needed money elsewhere, in that they were uncomfortable with obtaining said loan at this time. She noted that she shares the same discomfort with this request that Commr. Hill does, at which time she stated that she feels the Board is at the point where an update on exactly where the County is on the building projects would be helpful.
Ms. Hall informed the Board that in January or February of next year, Mr. Jim Bannon, Facilities Development and Management Director, will be bringing forward to the Board the first phase of the Downtown Tavares Projects and the South Tavares Projects and the costs associated with them, noting that his office has been working with the Construction Manager for those projects to come up with said costs.
On a motion by Commr. Hill, seconded by Commr. Renick and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board approved a request from the Budget Office for authorization for staff to issue an RFP to secure bank financing for the 800 MHZ Radio System Project, in the amount of $10,000,000.
RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL EXCESS FEES RECEIVED FROM
CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS
Ms. Cindy Hall,
Commr. Cadwell stated that, before the Board approved Commr. Stivender’s request, he would like for Mr. Fletcher Smith, Community Services Director, to bring back to them at the Board Meeting scheduled for December 18, 2007, what kind of trips would be added and how the system would be different, by allocating said funds to the Transportation Disadvantaged Program, so that the Board could make a more educated decision about what they should do with said funds.
On a motion by Commr. Renick, seconded by Commr. Stewart and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board approved a request from the Budget Office for approval of Resolution No. 2007-189, appropriating additional excess fees, in the amount of $2,986,722, received from the Constitutional Officers, increasing the budget for the South Lake Park Project by $2,000,000 and increasing Reserves for Contingency in the General Fund by $986,722.
PROCUREMENT SERVICES
CONTRACT
FOR STREET SWEEPING SERVICES WITH BLOWN AWAY, LLC
Mr. Barnett Schwartzman, Procurement Services Director, explained to the Board that this request was for approval to execute a term and supply contract with Blown Away, LLC, to provide street sweeping services for county roads, with the annual cost, based on the lowest bid price, being $54,243.60. He stated that this is the first time the County has contracted for said services, the intent being to keep the roads free of debris and to promote more effective water drainage. He informed the Board that the award was formally protested by the second and third lowest bidders, at which time he explained the reasons for said protest and what staff did, in following the County’s written policy regarding formal protests, which is to include a review of the protest by a competent and independent third party (contained in the Board’s backup material). He noted that neither staff, nor the third party reviewer of the protest, agree with the basis for the protest. He further elaborated on the matter, at which time he informed the Board that the County’s protest process requires their decision to resolve it.
On a motion by Commr. Renick, seconded by Commr. Stewart and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board approved a request from Procurement Services that the Board approve and execute a term and supply contract with Blown Away LLC, to provide street sweeping services for county roads, with the initial annual cost of the contract being $54,243.60
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCE
AMENDING MEMBERSHIP OF
COORDINATING COUNCIL
Ms. Melanie Marsh, Deputy 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, RELATING TO THE LAKE COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY COORDINATING COUNCIL; AMENDING THE LAKE COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 9, SECTION 9-3, ENTITLED LAKE COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY COORDINATING COUNCIL, TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL MEMBERS; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; 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. Stewart and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board approved Ordinance No. 2007-56, amending the membership of the Lake County Public Safety Coordinating Council, as presented.
ORDINANCE AMENDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE ORDINANCE
Ms. Melanie Marsh, Deputy 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, RELATING TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AMENDING SECTION 2-87, ENTITLED DUTIES, TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DUTIES; AMENDING SECTION 2-88, LAKE COUNTY CODE, ENTITLED MEMBERSHIP, TO ADD ADDITIONAL MEMBERS REPRESENTING EMPLOYERS, ESSENTIAL SERVICES PERSONNEL, THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY AND FOR-PROFIT AND NON-PROFIT PROVIDERS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND TO DELETE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LAKE COUNTY LEAGUE OF CITIES AND RURAL ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AMENDING SECTION 2-89, ENTITLED PROCEDURES, TO PROVIDE FOR REVIEW OF RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; 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. Stewart and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board approved Ordinance No. 2007-57, amending the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Ordinance, as presented.
OTHER BUSINESS
APPOINTMENTS TO LAKE-SUMTER MPO CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEE
On a motion by Commr. Hill, seconded by Commr. Renick and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board appointed/reappointed individuals to the Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Citizens' Advisory Committee, to serve two-year terms, beginning January 1, 2008, as follows:
District 1 (Appointed)
James Argento
District 3 (Reappointed)
Stephen Ferrell
Note: Ms. Lorraine Johnson was originally
reappointed to the Lake-Sumter MPO Citizens’ Advisory Committee representing
District 1; however, Ms. Cindy Hall,
APPOINTMENTS TO LAKE-SUMTER MPO BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
On a motion by Commr. Hill, seconded by Commr. Stewart and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board appointed an individual to the vacant District 5 seat on the Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization (LSMPO) Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), to complete an unexpired term ending December 31, 2007, and serve a consecutive two-year term; and one (1) individual each to serve in the County Commission District 1 and 3 seats, for two year terms, beginning January 1, 2008, as follows:
District 1
Pam Humble
District 3
Deborah DeVoe
District
5
Michael Stephens
It was noted that appointments to the Transportation Alternative Funding Task Force will be made at a later date.
REPORTS -
PARKING AGREEMENT BETWEEN
Ms. Melanie Marsh, Deputy County Attorney, explained that this request pertained to a Parking Agreement between Lake County and the First Baptist Church of Tavares, for the use of a parking lot located on the southeast corner of Alfred Street and Joanna Avenue, to be utilized for additional parking during the demolition phase of the buildings located across from the Administration Building.
On a motion by Commr. Hill, seconded by Commr. Stewart and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board approved a request from the County Attorney for approval of the Parking Agreement between Lake County and the First Baptist Church of Tavares, regarding the lot located on the southeast corner of Alfred Street and Joanna Avenue, which will provide approximately 50-60 additional parking spaces for county employees, during the demolition phase of the buildings located across from the Administration Building. The agreement will be for one (1) year, at a cost of $1,200, with the County being required to restore the lot to its original condition, once the demolition project is completed. It requires a one year renewal, if needed.
It was noted that the County will make available on its web page parking maps, so that citizens can see where they will need to park, and press releases will be sent out regarding the matter, as well.
REPORTS -
COUNTY’S NEW IN-HOUSE RECYCLING
PROGRAM
Ms. Cindy Hall,
UPDATE ON CUSTOMER SERVICE
INITIATIVE
Ms. Hall stated that the Board would be receiving an update on different things that are taking place among staff, having to do with the Customer Service initiative, to make them aware of what is going on behind the scenes.
REPORTS – COMMISSIONER HILL – VICE CHAIRMAN AND DISTRICT 1
CHANGE IN BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
Commr. Hill reminded those present that the Board Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 11, 2007, where the issue of impact fees will be discussed and voted on, will start at 5:05 p.m., rather than the usual 9:00 a.m.
PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL CHRISTMAS
PARADES
Commr. Hill informed the Board that she had participated in some local Christmas parades that were held, at which time she invited everyone to go out and enjoy the holiday festivities.
REPORTS – COMMISSIONER STEWART – DISTRICT 4
Commr. Stewart informed the Board that she would be riding one of her horses in the Mt. Dora Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 8, 2007, and would offer her other horses to any of the Commissioners who would like to ride in the parade with her.
REPORTS – COMMISSIONER CADWELL –
CHAIRMAN AND DISTRICT 5
DISTRICT 1 COMMISSIONER’S ILLNESS
Commr. Cadwell asked that everybody keep Commr. Debbie Stivender, District 1 Commissioner, who was not present at this meeting due to illness, in their prayers.
APPOINTMENT TO CANVASSING BOARD
Commr. Cadwell stated that he had asked that this issue be placed on the Agenda for action, due to the fact that he would not be able to serve on the Canvassing Board this year, since he will be running for re-election, and suggested that Commr. Renick be appointed as the Member of the Canvassing Board and Commr. Stewart as the Alternate.
On a motion by Commr. Stewart, seconded by Commr. Hill and carried unanimously, by a 4-0 vote, the Board appointed Commr. Renick as the Member of the Canvassing Board and Commr. Stewart as the Alternate.
WORKSHOP TO DISCUSS FUTURE GOALS OF THE BOARD FOR THE COUNTY
Commr. Cadwell stated that he and the County Manager, Ms. Cindy Hall, had met and discussed the fact that, in 2006, the Board set some goals that they wanted management to be working towards and that they feel January would be a good time for them to give a report on where the County is and for the Board to look at those goals and decide whether they are goals that they would want to keep, or whether they would want to change any of them, or any of the priorities. He noted that staff will schedule a workshop to be held in early to mid-January, around 8:00 or 8:30 a.m., and allow approximately one hour for the Board to meet with the County Manager and the County Attorney, to discuss the matter, and then with the Department Directors, for an update, at which time the Board will discuss where they feel the County needs to be next year.
REAPPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER AS CHAIRMAN OF BOARD OF
Commr. Cadwell thanked the Board for their confidence, in reappointing him as Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners for 2008, noting that he enjoyed serving as their Chairman during the past year and looks forward to serving as their Chairman next year.
CITIZEN QUESTION AND COMMENT
PERIOD
Mr. Ron Jacobs, a resident of Howey in the Hills, addressed the Board stating that he was an applicant for the Transportation Alternative Funding Task Force, which he considers to be a fairly critical project, and is concerned about the delay in appointing members to said Task Force. He encouraged the Board to expedite the forwarding of applications that the County has received to the Industrial Development Authority (IDA) and communicate the Board’s urgency to them.
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Mr. Clark Morris, a resident of
Mr. Morris was informed that the Board would review said information and meet with him at a later date, to discuss the matter.
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Mr. Timothy Bailey, a member of the Mount Plymouth/Sorrento Planning Advisory Committee, addressed the Board and read a letter indicating concerns of the Committee into the record, at which time he informed them that the following members were submitting their resignations from said Committee this date, in order to form a new committee with a broader focus:
Timothy Bailey
Betty Ann Christian
Clark Morris
Minnie Bollar
Dr. Ron Holman
Jeff Richardson
Mr. Bailey asked that the Board be as receptive to the newly formed Committee’s recommendations as they have been to the Mount Plymouth/Sorrento Planning Advisory Committee’s recommendations in the past.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 11:25 a.m.
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WELTON
G. CADWELL, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
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NEIL KELLY, CLERK