ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN

Commr. Hill was elected Chairman and Commr. Campione was elected Vice-Chairman.

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 1.  Minutes of August 3, 2010 (Regular Meeting) as presented, September 28, 2010 (Regular Meeting) as presented, and October 26, 2010 (Regular Meeting) as presented.

 

 

 

CITIZEN QUESTION AND COMMENT PERIOD

Mr. Roy Hunter, a resident of Paisley, thanked the Board for all they had done and for the EMS services.  He congratulated Commr. Parks and Commr. Campione on their election victories, and thanked various County employees for their help and services.

 

Ms. Linda Bystrak, a representative of the Board of Directors for the Oklawaha Valley Audubon Society, addressed the Board in favor of the proposed build alternative alignment for the Wekiva Parkway project because they believed it would have the least amount of impact on the ecologically sensitive lands the road would travel through.

 

 

 

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. 

 

  1. Lake County Water Authority Board of Trustees Meeting Scheduled for 2011, with all regular meetings scheduled to begin 3:30 p.m. and budget meetings to begin 5:05 p.m. at the Lake County Administration Building, Board of County Commissioner Chambers. 

 

  1. Letter from the City of Eustis stating that they adopted Resolution No. 10-74 in support of an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement at the November 4, 2010 Regular city Commission Meeting to allow for an increased number of voting representatives at the Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), along with a certified copy of the resolution. 

 

  1. Original recorded Release of Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions for Neighborhood Stabilization Property located at 1128 East Clifford Avenue, Eustis, Florida 32726, approved by the BCC on October 19, 2010.

 

  1. A certified copy of the City of Fruitland Park Resolution No. 2010-034 supporting the amendment of the Interlocal Agreement which created the Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 3.  Request from the County Manager for authorization to fill one (1) Budget Division Director position within the Fiscal and Administrative Services Department/Budget Division. (The total fiscal impact is $81,215.00.).

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 4.  Request from Economic Development and Community Services for Approval to execute the Revocable Non-Exclusive License Agreement with Niagara Bottling, LLC. There is no Fiscal Impact.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 5.  Request from Economic Development and Community Services for approval of annual grant funding for eight (8) children’s service providers who have submitted applications for 2010-2011 County funds through the Children’s Services Council Request for Proposal (RFP) process; request authorization for signatures on subsequent agreements contingent upon County Attorney approval; request authorization to encumber and expend funds. The fiscal impact is $158,708.00.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 6.  Request from Economic Development and Community Services for approval of annual grant funding for seven (7) organizations who have submitted applications for 2010-2011 County funds through the Human Services Grant Request for Proposal process; request authorization for signatures on subsequent agreements contingent upon County Attorney approval; request authorization to encumber and expend funds. The fiscal impact is $50,000.00.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 7.  Request from Fiscal and Administrative Services to approve utilization of various state-wide term and supply contracts for purchase of fleet equipment included in the FY 2010/2011 budget within the conditions set forth in the background below. There is no specific fiscal impact associated with this agenda item.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 8.  Request from Fiscal and Administrative Services to approve request from Sheriff Borders for distribution of funds for crime prevention activities. Fiscal impact is $125,000.00

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 9.  Request from Public Resources for approval of recommended branch library closings for calendar year 2011. There is no fiscal impact.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 10.  Request from Public Resources for approval to use "out of session" operating hours for Cooper Memorial Library when classes are not in session at Lake-Sumter Community College. There is no fiscal impact.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 11.  Request from Public Works to award contracts for On-Call Engineering Services for Road Operations to B & H Consultants, Inc., Griffey Engineering, Inc., and Woolpert, Inc. in conjunction with the County’s needs. Fiscal Impact cannot be determined at this time.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 12.  Request from Public Works for authorization to accept the final plat for Shader Ridge and all areas dedicated to the public as shown on the Shader Ridge plat. Shader Ridge consists of 6 lots and is located in Section 34, Township 21 South, Range 26 East. Commission District 2. There is no fiscal impact.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 13.  Request from Public Works to award contracts for the On-Call Stormwater Engineering Services to BCI Engineers & Scientists, Inc. and BESH, Inc. in conjunction with the County’s needs. (Fiscal Impact cannot be determined at this time.)

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 14.  Request from Public Works for authorization to accept the final plat for Hammock Pointe and all areas dedicated to the public as shown on the Hammock Pointe final plat, accept a performance bond in the amount of $18,799.00, and execute a Developer’s Agreement for Construction of Improvements between Lake County and Taylor Morrison of Florida, Inc. Hammock Pointe consists of 158 lots and is located in Section 6, Township 23 South, Range 26 East. Commission District 2. There is no fiscal impact.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 15.  Request from Public Works for authorization to release a maintenance bond in the amount of $13,000.00 posted for Robbins Ridge. Robbins Ridge consists of 4 lots and is located in Section 4, Township 21 South, Range 25 East. Commission District 3. There is no fiscal impact.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 16.  Request from Public Works to approve and accept the attached list of public right of way deeds that have been secured in conjunction with roadway and / or stormwater projects. There is no fiscal impact.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 17.  Request from Public Works for approval and execution of First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between Lake County and the City of Tavares for traffic signal maintenance. Commission District 3.  (Fiscal Impact: $2,015.88)

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 18.  Request from the County Attorney to remain as a member of the class in Pro v. Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation, filed in the District Court of New Jersey. No fiscal impact.

 

 

AWARDS

EMPLOYEE AWARDS

FIVE YEARS

Justin Pouliot, Park Specialist

Public Resources/Parks & Trails

 

Thomas Reich, Animal Shelter Technician

Conservation & Compliance/Animal Services

 

Ron Rudolph, Senior Construction Inspector

Public Works/Funding & Production/Construction Inspection

 

John Sammons, Mechanic  (Not Present)

Fiscal & Administrative Services/Fleet Management

 

Russell Shorten, Welcome Center Worker  (Not Present)

Public Resources/Tourism & Business Relations

 

Michael Springer, Library Assistant  (Not Present)

Public Resources/Library Services/East Lake Library

 

Kelly Summersill, Biological Technician  (Not Present)

Public Works/Funding & Production/Aquatic Plant Management

 

TEN YEARS

Sheryl Aldrich, Office Associate IV  (Not Present)

Public Safety/Fire Rescue

 

Robert Armas, Fire Lieutenant/Paramedic

Public Safety/Fire Rescue

 

Aaron Chaddick, Network Administrator

Information Technology/Information Systems

 

TEN YEARS (cont.)

Edith Hendrickson, Library Assistant

Public Resources/Library Services/Astor Library

 

Roger Warren, Equipment Operator IV  (Not Present)

Public Works/Solid Waste/Operations

 

John Wight, Senior Contracting Officer  (Not Present)

Fiscal & Administrative Services/Procurement Services

 

RETIREMENT

John Wight, Senior Contracting Officer

Fiscal & Administrative Services/Procurement Services

 

BOARD/COMMITTEE CERTIFICATES

Women’s Hall of Fame Selection Committee

Carolyn Richardson for service from 2006-2010  (Not Present)

Gwen Manning for service from 1999-2010

 

Impact Fee Committee

Raymond San Fratello for service from 2005-2010  (Not Present)

Karen LeHeup-Smith for service from 2007-2010

Robert V. Foley for service from 2009-2010  (Not Present)

Peter B. Glenn for service from 2009-2010  (Not Present)

Bill Calhoun for service from 2004-2010  (Not Present)

Richard Giacobe for service from 2008-2010  (Not Present)

James Argento for service from 2008-2010

 

Library Advisory Board

Keith Crowe for service from 2009-2010  (Not Present)

 

 

 

PRESENTATION

Tab 19.  Presentation of Interim report from the Solid Waste Alternatives Task Force.

 

 

PRESENTATION

Tab 20.  Presentation by TJ Fish, Executive Director, Lake Sumter MPO, on the Transportation 2035 Plan.

 

PRESENTATION

Tab 21.  Presentation to provide the BCC with an update regarding the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Activities (No Fiscal Impact)

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 22.  PUBLIC HEARING Adoption of Ordinance No. 2010-53 Amending Chapters 2 and 11 of the Land Development Regulations, entitled "Definitions" and "Signs", respectively. No Fiscal Impact.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 24.  PUBLIC HEARING Approve the final alignment of the Wekiva Parkway through Lake County after a presentation by the Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority. No Fiscal Impact.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 23.  PUBLIC HEARING Approve the agreement with the FDOT and OOCEA regarding ownership and maintenance responsibilities of the Wekiva Parkway improvements upon completion of the Wekiva Parkway Construction. The actual fiscal Impact to Lake County is undetermined but will result in the long term maintenance by Lake County of State Road 46 between Sorrento and Mt. Plymouth and also the CR 46A realignment. The estimated cost of regular maintenance due to the transfer of the SR 46 segment to Lake County is approximately $13,300 per year which does not include resurfacing or restriping.

 

 

 

CLOSED SESSION 12:07 P.M. to 12:38 P.M.

 

APPROVED

Tab 25.  Request from Economic Development and Community Services for approval to Authorize the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to renew for one (1) additional one (1) year period, the amendment to the Agreement between Lake County and the Lake County School Board to provide all students with the opportunity to participate in the Career, Adult & Community Education Driver’s Education Program - Behind the Wheel Training. The fiscal impact is $284,669.00

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 26.  Request from Economic Development and Community Services for approval of Resolution No. 2010-148 to amend the Federal/State Grants Fund in order to receive unanticipated revenue for Fiscal year 2010-11 in the amount of $6,000.00 from Florida Healthy Kids Corporation, Inc.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 27.  Request from Economic Development and Community Services for approval of the Agreement with Lynx to continue the operations of Links 204 and 55 in South Lake County from October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011. The Fiscal Impact is $293,916. Commission District 2

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 28.  Request from Information Technology for approval for Munis Financial System hardware replacement. Fiscal Impact is $28,874.58.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 29.  Request from Public Resources for approval of the Management Plan for the South Pine Lakes Reserve acquired through the Public Lands Program. Estimated total Fiscal Impact to implement the Plan is $218,233.00.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 30.  Request from Public Resources for approval and signature of the Wildfire Hazard Mitigation Agreement between Lake County and Florida Division of Forestry for Wildfire Hazard Mitigation Treatment on Property Acquired through the Public Lands Program in the area of South Pine Lakes. No fiscal impact.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 31.  Request from Public Works for approval to execute the Interlocal Agreement between Lake County and the City of Eustis for the Eustis Downtown Stormwater Treatment Pond. Commission District 4 (Fiscal Impact: $397,207.00)

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 32.  Request from Public Works for approval of an Interlocal Agreement between Lake County and the City of Tavares regarding a stormwater quality treatment pond located behind the Jail Facility. No Fiscal Impact.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 33.  Request from Public Works for approval to execute License Agreement between Lake County and Florida Central Railroad Company and advertise for bids on the Washington Avenue Drainage Improvements Project. The project is to be funded by Stormwater Infrastructure-Construction/Washington Avenue Drainage Improvements Project Fund. Commission District 5; (Fiscal Impact: Estimated at $1,015,000.00).

 

 

APPOINTMENT

 

Tab 34.  Appointment of one member to the Board of Adjustment to fill vacant unexpired term ending 1/31/2013.  Board appointed Mr. Christopher L. Cheshire, DOM.

 

 

APPROVED

Tab 35.  Request from the County Attorney for approval of Lease Agreement with the City of Minneola for space for the Clerk's office in Minneola City Hall and extension of lease at Sunnyside Plaza for one month (January, 2011). Fiscal Impact Approx. $10,648

 

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

 

Commr. Hill reported that she judged Lake Soil and Water Conservation’s poster and speech contest, which was held at the Ag Center on Tuesday, November 30, 2010.

 

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

 

Commr. Hill asked when the Board would be addressing the issue of redistricting.  Mr. Minkoff responded that they were waiting on Census data which they anticipated would arrive around the end of the first quarter of next year.

 

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

 

Commr. Parks reported attending the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation, & Education Conference (I/ITSEC) held at the Orange County Convention Center on December 1, 2010.  He mentioned that he was especially impressed by the presentation of the National Flight Academy, noting that he passed the information from the presentation to Mr. Tod Howard, who is a member of the School Board.

 

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

 

Commr. Parks reported receiving a copy of a resolution from the South Lake Chamber of Commerce regarding Transportation Infrastructure Issues in Area of New “BBB” High School in Minneola.

 

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

 

Commr. Conner thanked Mr. Kasey Kesselring, Headmaster of the Montverde Academy, for inviting him to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of their sports complex during the Saturday of the Miracle Field meeting.

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

 

Commr. Campione reported attending the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation, & Education Conference held at the Orange County Convention Center on December 1, 2010.

 

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

 

Commr. Campione reported attending the opening of Sorrento Elementary on Sunday, December 5, 2010.

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

 

Commr. Campione reported that, starting today (Dec. 7th) the Board would be accepting suggestions on economic and business development ideas through the County’s website, as well as mailed and hand-delivered submissions, with a deadline of January 15, 2011, for discussion during a Special Session of the Board on Tuesday, February 1, 2011.  She noted that Mr. Alan Winslow, First Vice Chairman of the Lake County Republicans, had offered his services on a volunteer basis to assist with this endeavor.

 

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

 

Commr. Cadwell reminded the Board about the Joint Meeting with the elected city officials that afternoon, December 7th, at 4 P.M. at the Leesburg Community Center to discuss Fire and EMS services in Lake County.