PRESENTATION

Presentation by the Sales Surtax Oversight Committee

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 1.  Minutes of September 7, 2010 (Regular Meeting) as presented.

 

 

 

CITIZEN QUESTION AND COMMENT PERIOD

 

Mr. Vance Jochim, FiscalRangers.com, commented on Tab 7, suggesting it be pulled for discussion so they could address what the two line items on the supporting table which read, “Aid to Pvt Organizations” to determine what that money is specifically being allocated for.  He then suggested the extra allotments towards the cities be used towards programs which aid many people such as creating a jobs program, as opposed to using the money to fund current programs such as buying foreclosed homes, which only benefits a few.

 

Mr. Scott B. Taylor, a resident of Sorrento, addressed the Board regarding the Wekiva Expressway, expressing concerns over the wording of the inter-local agreement.  He requested the inter-local agreement be ready to approve next week, and asked the Chairman to consider writing a letter to Governor Crist requesting that Senator Lee Constantine be reappointed as Chairman of the Wekiva Coordinating Committee as a private citizen.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 2.  Clerk of Court’s Consent Agenda, request to acknowledge receipt: 

1.      List of warrants paid prior to this meeting, pursuant to Chapter 136.06 (1) of the 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.

2.      Proposed annexation Ordinance 2010-004 from the City of Fruitland Park for approximately 1.29 acres located at 849 CR 466A, which the City Commission would be taking up for consideration at its October 14 meeting.

3.      Audit Report for the Town of Montverde for Fiscal Year 2009.

4.      2009 Annual Report and Five Year Plan from the Lake County Water Authority with cover letter from Michael J. Perry, Executive Director of LCWA.

5.      Arlington Ridge Community Development District Annual Meeting Schedule – Fiscal Year 2011.

6.      Annual Financial Report of Estates at Cherry Lake Community Development District together with Annual Financial Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2009.

7.      2009-10 Fiscal Year Annual Report for the Division of Forestry’s Cooperative Forestry Assistance Program and Fire Protection in Lake County.

 

APPROVED

Tab 3.  Request from the County Manager for authorization to fill four (4) positions in Public Works: three (3) Road Maintenance Operator positions in Road Operations Division and one (1) Sign and Striping Technician position in Traffic Operations Division. (The total fiscal impact for these four positions is $129,556.00.)

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 4.  Request from the County Manager for authorization to fill Code Enforcement Officer position in the Department of Conservation and Compliance/Code Enforcement Division. (Fiscal Impact is

$ 48,408.00.)

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 6.  Request from Economic Development and Community Services for approval of Resolution No. 121, adopting the Lake County Health Department Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2010-2011. There is no fiscal impact.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 7.  Request from Economic Development and Community Services for approval of Resolution No. 122, and Resolution No. 123, amending the Community Development Block Grant Fund and the Public Transportation Fund in order to receive unanticipated grant fund revenues. Fiscal impact is $1,220,536.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 8.  Request from Economic Development and Community Services for approval of a one year extension of the 2009/10 CDBG agreement for the completion of Aesop's Park Project.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 9.  Request from Economic Development and Community Services to retroactively approve Resolution No. 124, for $5,000 in excess funding paid to Christopher C. and Heidi A. Harvick for home purchase assistance in 2008.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 10. Request from Fiscal and Administrative Services for the Board to reassign an operating lease from Nortrax Equipment Company to Deere Credit, Inc. subject to County Attorney approval. (No fiscal impact)

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 11.  Request from Fiscal and Administrative Services to approve Fiscal Year 2009-10 budget change requests and Resolution No. 125, Resolution No. 126, and Resolution No. 127, to reconcile grant receipts and budgeted to actual expenditures in accordance with County Policy LCC-36 and best financial practices. Fiscal impact is $304,807.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 12.  Request from Fiscal and Administrative Services to approve and execute the Annual Agreement for Operating System and Database Administration Support, and the Annual Support Agreement and License Agreement for MUNIS Software. Authorize the County Manager to sign all future annual agreements. Fiscal impact is $207,673.65

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 13.  Request from Growth Management to award contract 10-0044 to Reynolds, Smith, and Hill, Inc (RS&H) for design and operation of energy efficiency programs associated with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) awarded to the County. Fiscal impact is $64,800.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 14.  Request from Growth Management to approve Resolution No. 128, acknowledging the designation of a Live Oak Tree in the Pennbrooke Fairways Subdivision as a Heritage Tree. (No Fiscal Impact)

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 15.  Request from Public Resources for approval of the Management Plan for the Mount Plymouth Lakes Property. Total Fiscal Impact - Approximately $68,973.00.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 16.  Request from Public Works for approval and signature on Resolution No. 129, authorizing the posting of “No Standing No Stopping No Drop-off” signs on both sides of CR 437 (5386) in front of Sorrento Elementary School in the Sorrento area, Section 19, Township 19, Range 28, Commissioner District 4. No fiscal impact

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 17.  Request from Public Works for approval and signature of Resolution No. 130, to Advertise Public Hearing for Vacation Petition No. 1159, BFG Lakeshore, LTD, to vacate lots and easements according to the Plat of Terrace Grove, in the Clermont area. There is no fiscal impact. Commission District 2

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 18.  Request from Public Works to approve and execute a Purchase Agreement with David, Dorothy, Clyde and Diana Mathews for a parcel of land consisting of 4 lots at the intersection of US 27(441)/C466A/C25A, in Fruitland Park, needed for the C466A Road Widening Project. Also authorization for the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to sign any and all documents necessary for closing, and IRS donation, for property in conjunction with said C466A Project. Commission District 1 (Fiscal impact is $388,000.00)

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 19.  Request from Public Works for approval and signature of Resolution No. 131, to Advertise Public Hearing for Vacation Petition No. 1157, John R. Arnold/Arnold Groves, to vacate a portion of right of way in the Green Swamp area near the Polk County line. Commission District 2. (There is no fiscal impact.)

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 20.  Request from Public Works for adoption of the amended Resolution No. 132, and execution of the amendment to the JPA Agreement for the intersection improvements at Citrus Tower Boulevard and Steve's Road (FDOT Transportation Infrastructure Pilot Program for Fiscal Year 2009/2010). FM #428225-1-58-01. Amendment is to add the audit requirements of Section 215.97, Florida Statutes "Florida Single Audit Act". No fiscal impact

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 21.  Request from Public Works for approval and signature on Resolution No. 133, authorizing the posting of “No Standing No Stopping No Drop-Off" signs on Bates Avenue (5771) in front of Eustis Middle School in the Eustis area, Section 6, Township 19, Range 27, Commissioner District 4. No fiscal impact

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 5.  Request from Economic Development and Community Services for approval and signature on the Amendment to High Value Job Creation Program Agreement between Lake County, Florida and First Green Bank for a twelve month extension.  Commr. Conner filed Conflict of Interest and abstained vote.  Approved 3-0.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 22.  Request from the County Attorney for approval of termination of a portion of the leased space identified as Building B located at 1300 Duncan Drive, Tavares. Fiscal Impact – approximately $34,000 savings

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 23.  Request from the County Attorney to accept the proposed settlement agreement and remain a member of the class in Monroe County v. Priceline.com et.al. Fiscal impact undetermined at this point in time.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 24.  Request from the County Attorney for approval of renewal of lease space with JTM Properties for Public Safety Department space The fiscal impact is $19,200 (estimated).

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 25.  Request from the County Attorney for approval of Release of Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions; authorizing County Manager to sign this release along with future releases when repayment has been made.

 

 

PRESENTATION

Tab 14 (cont.).  Presentation by Commr. Hill of certificate of Heritage Tree Recognition to Ms. Mary Moore, representing the Pembrooke Fairways Homeowners’ Association, and Mr. Ed Davis, President of the Pembrooke Fairways Homeowners’ Association, acknowledging the designation of a Live Oak Tree in the Pennbrooke Fairways Subdivision as a Heritage Tree.

 

 

PRESENTATION

Tab 27.  Presentation of President's Volunteer Service Award to Gwen Manning for completing the certification process for lifetime achievement of over 4,000 documented volunteer hours. (Fiscal impact $16.00)

 

 

PRESENTATION

Tab 26.  Presentation by Shelly Lauten, myregion.org, regarding its current projects (Regional Water Strategy and “Connecting for Global Competitiveness – Florida’s Super Region.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 28.  Ratification of committee's selection of Agnes Berry and Pauline Yowler into the Women's Hall of Fame.

 

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

 

Mr. Minkoff reported to the Board that he and Commr. Cadwell met with President Ammons and Provost Harris of FAMU last week.

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

 

Commr. Hill reported an update on the Public Safety Committee, saying the bids are out and should be coming back to the Board soon for consideration.

 

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

 

Commr. Renick reported receiving an email from a paramilitary group in the Green Swamp saying they are there and still active despite Code Enforcement’s involvement to remove them.  She commented she wanted to make sure the Commission in the future still tries to protect the Green Swamp.

 

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

 

Commr. Cadwell reported receiving a copy of a resolution from the School Board in support of Amendment 8 (class size reduction). 

 

APPROVED

Commr. Cadwell requested approval of support for School Board resolution #2010-09 Affirming Support of Amendment 8 Relating to Class Size, and to send letter confirming support to the School Board.  Approved 3-1, Commr. Renick against.

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

 

Commr. Cadwell commented he agreed with Mr. Scott Taylor in regards to his writing a letter to Governor Crist requesting that Senator Lee Constantine be reappointed as Chairman of the Wekiva Coordinating Committee as a private citizen.

 

 

APPROVED

Commr. Cadwell requested that his request for approval to write a letter to Governor Crist requesting that Senator Lee Constantine be reappointed as Chairman of the Wekiva Coordinating Committee as a private citizen be added to the agenda.

 

 

APPROVED

Commr. Cadwell requested approval for the Chairman to write a letter to Governor Crist requesting that Senator Lee Constantine be reappointed as Chairman of the Wekiva Coordinating Committee as a private citizen.

 

 

 

CLOSED SESSION 10:18am – 10:37am