December 5, 2000 –Regular Meeting Commission Minute Book No

December 5, 2000 –Regular Meeting Commission Minute Book No. 32 Page 929

The Board of County Commissioners of Citrus County, Florida, met in regular session on the above date. The Chairman called the meeting to order. Commissioner Fowler led in the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag.

Commissioners: Commissioners Roger Batchelor, Chairman; Jim Fowler, First Vice- Chairman; Gary Bartell, Second-Vice Chairman; Vicki Phillips and Josh Wooten Attorneys: Larry M. Haag and Carl E. Kern, Assistant Administrator: Richard Wm. Wesch, Interim Clerk: Betty Strifler, Clerk; Theresa Steelfox and Glenda Brown, Deputy Clerks

#3 CONSENT AGENDA Upon motion by Commissioner Phillips, seconded by Commissioner Fowler, and carried unanimously, the Board expressed appreciation for (Item #3-I) the donation from the Citrus County School Board for the pool cover and winding system for the Bicentennial Park Pool, and approved the Consent Agenda as follows:

#3-A Approved the minutes of the regular meetings held on November 14, 2000 and November 21, 2000.

#3-B Approved the following warrants: Payroll registers dated 11/24/00 at $498,418.89, and 11/30/00 at $146,084.97. Accounts Payable register dated 12/05/00 at $1,327,002.86.

#3-C Approved the following budget transfers: OHR: $1,000 from #001-2107-54000 to #55417. CIP: $845 from #001-247-241 to #-2140-55275. PSD/ANIMAL CTRL: $850 from #001-2140-56200 to #-56300. RMD: $5,000 from #102-4102-53400 to #-54300, and $3,000 from #-55100 to #-55211. SWM: $600 from #401-5212-55210 to #-55211 and $420 from #-5217-55210 to #-55211. HSD: $6,000 from #167A-5373A-54922 with $5,545 to #-54923 and $455 to #-54924, and $100 from #070-5410-55100 to #-56400. WATER QUALITY: $10,000 from #062-247-260 to #-5415-53100. EXTENSION: $300 from #001- 6302-55100 to #-55270. ASD: $200 from #150-6304-55210 to #-55211. DPW/UD: $991 from #450-9000-55100 to #-56400, and $4,520 from #-247200 to #-56300.

#3-D Approved and authorized the Chairman to sign the following budget resolutions:

RESOLUTION NO. 2000-248 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CITRUS COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE DRUG COURT PROGRAM BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001 WHEREAS, the Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Fiscal Year ends on September 30, 2000; and December 5, 2000 Commission Minute Book No. 32 Page 930

WHEREAS, the Citrus County Board of County Commissioners was awarded a Drug Court Program Grant whose contract fiscal year ends after September 30, 2000; and WHEREAS, proper budgeting procedures require that these grants be reappropriated for Fiscal Year 2000/2001; and WHEREAS, this was not included in the original budget process; therefore, it is necessary for the Board to amend the budget for Fiscal Year 2000/2001; and WHEREAS, Section 129.06(d), Florida Statutes, provides that the Board may amend its budget by resolution spread upon its minutes to appropriate and expend funds from a source not anticipated in the Board’s regular budget; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Citrus County, Florida, in regular session on the 5th day of December 2000, as follows: 1. The Board does hereby amend its budget to include the estimated revenues and expenditures listed in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. 2. The Clerk of the Board is hereby directed to spread this resolution upon the minutes of the meeting held this date. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: OF CITRUS COUNTY, FLORIDA /s/ Betty Strifler /s/ Roger Batchelor BETTY STRIFLER, CLERK ROGER BATCHELOR, CHAIRMAN EXHIBIT “A” ACCOUNT NUMBER ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT Revenues Cash Carry Forward 15,793 040-331-490 Federal Grant 3,213 TOTAL REVENUES $19,006 Expenditures 040-5750-51200 Regular Salaries & Wages 1,435 040-5750-52100 FICA Taxes 176 040-5750-52200 Retirement Contributions 277 040-5750-52300 Life & Health Insurance 583 040-5750-52400 Workers’ Compensation 17 040-5750-54100 Communications 740 040-5750-54201 Postage 253 040-5750-55100 Office Supplies 2,528 040-5750-55105 Supplies – Administration 185 040-5750-55200 Operating Supplies 7,796 040-5750-56400 Machinery & Equipment 5,016 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $19,006

RESOLUTION NO. 2000-249 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CITRUS COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001 WHEREAS, on October 26, 2000 through Resolution 2000-014, the Citrus County Board of County Commissioners approved the grant application for Transportation Operations; and WHEREAS, on November 6, 2000, State of Florida, Department of Transportation approved the grant contract to provide operational assistance for the public transportation services to Citrus County residents; and WHEREAS, this was not included in the original budget process; therefore, it is necessary for the Board to amend the budget for Fiscal Year 2000/2001; and December 5, 2000 Commission Minute Book No. 32 Page 931

WHEREAS, Section 129.06(d), Florida Statutes, provides that the Board may amend its budget by resolution spread upon its minutes to appropriate and expend funds from a source not anticipated in the Board’s regular budget; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Citrus County, Florida, in regular session on the 5th day of December 2000, as follows: 1. The Board does hereby amend its budget to include the estimated revenues and expenditures listed in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. 2. The Clerk of the Board is hereby directed to spread this resolution upon the minutes of the meeting held this date. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: OF CITRUS COUNTY, FLORIDA /s/ Betty Strifler /s/ Roger Batchelor BETTY STRIFLER, CLERK ROGER BATCHELOR, CHAIRMAN EXHIBIT “A” ACCOUNT NUMBER ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT Revenues 159B-331-420 FTA Section 5311 - AJ174 160,531 159B-344-300 Fares and Tokens 54,000 159B-344-903 Medicaid Fares 750 159B-344-904 Medicaid Reimbursement Regular 53,000 159B-344-905 Medicaid Reim. Supplement 363,831 159B-344-907 Special Events Reimbursement 4,161 159B-344-908 Veterans Trip Reimbursements 8,340 159B-349-200 Advertising Income 2,500 159B-361-200 SBA Interest 727 159B-369-400 Donations 20,000 159B-381-004 County Cash Match 91,864 TOTAL REVENUES $759,704 Expenditures 159B-7204B-544-51200 Regular Salaries and Wages 174,982 159B-7204B-544-51306 Casual Labor 7,235 159B-7204B-544-52100 FICA Taxes 13,387 159B-7204B-544-52200 Retirement Contributions 15,976 159B-7204B-544-52300 Life & Health Ins. Contributions 30,624 159B-7204B-544-52400 Worker’s Compensation 15,713 159B-7204B-544-53100 Professional Services 200 159B-7204B-544-54000 Travel - Administration 108 159B-7204B-544-54100 Communications 2,000 159B-7204B-544-54201 Postage 250 159B-7204B-544-54300 Utility Services 1,600 159B-7204B-544-54603 Vehicle Maintenance 50,100 159B-7204B-544-54605 Equipment Maintenance 2,003 159B-7204B-544-54676 Copier Usage 200 159B-7204B-544-55100 Office Supplies 600 159B-7204B-544-55205 Uniforms 1,500 159B-7204B-544-55208 Fuel and Lubes 21,000 159B-7204B-544-55400 Dues, Memberships, Subscriptions 485 TOTAL 159B-7204B OPERATIONS $337,963 Expenditures 159B-5409B-544-51200 Regular Salaries and Wages 35,080 159B-5409B-544-52100 FICA Taxes 2,684 159B-5409B-544-52200 Retirement Contributions 3,209 December 5, 2000 Commission Minute Book No. 32 Page 932

159B-5409B-544-52300 Life & Health Ins. Contributions 5,800 159B-5409B-544-52400 Worker’s Compensation 207 159B-5409B-544-53100 Professional Services 100 159B-5409B-544-53490 Medicaid - Ambulatory 55,000 159B-5409B-544-53491 Medicaid - Wheelchair 170,000 159B-5409B-544-53492 Medicaid - Stretcher 94,000 159B-5409B-544-53493 Medicaid - Out of County 48,000 159B-5409B-544-53498 Cont. Serv. - Other Transportation 1,000 159B-5409B-544-54100 Communications 1,000 159B-5409B-544-54201 Postage 150 159B-5409B-544-54300 Utility Services 1,055 159B-5409B-544-54605 Equipment Maintenance 95 159B-5409B-544-54676 Copier Usage 50 159B-5409B-544-55100 Office Supplies 150 TOTAL 159B-5409B MEDICAID $417,580 Expenditures 159B-7215B-544-51200 Regular Salaries and Wages 2,500 159B-7215B-544-52100 FICA Taxes 191 159B-7215B-544-52200 Retirement Contributions 229 159B-7215B-544-52400 Workers Compensation 241 159B-7215B-544-55208 Fuel and Lubes 1,000 TOTAL 159B-7215B SPEC. EVENTS $4,161 GRAND TOTAL $759,704

RESOLUTION NO. 2000-250 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CITRUS COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS BUDGETS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001 WHEREAS, the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office is authorized by Florida Statutes to establish Special Revenue Funds; and WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office has established the following Special Revenues funds: Radiological Emergency Planning, 911 Recurring, Emergency Management Assistance Trust Fund, Law Enforcement Educational Trust Fund, Intergovernmental Radio Fund, 911 Wireless, Project Harmony PG831 Grant, Victim Resource Advocate Grant, Byrne Grant-Vehicle Location Database, Suspension With A Purpose (SWAT) Grant, Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Grant and C.O.P.S. Grant; and WHEREAS, this was not included in the original budget process; therefore, it is necessary for the Board to amend the budget for Fiscal Year 2000/2001; and WHEREAS, Section 129.06(d), Florida Statutes, provides that the Board may amend its budget by resolution spread upon its minutes to appropriate and expend funds from a source not anticipated in the Board’s regular budget; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Citrus County, Florida, in regular session on the 5th day of December 2000, as follows: 1. The Board does hereby amend its budget to include the estimated revenues and expenditures listed in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. 2. The Clerk of the Board is hereby directed to spread this resolution upon the minutes of the meeting held this date. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: OF CITRUS COUNTY, FLORIDA /s/ Betty Strifler /s/ Roger Batchelor BETTY STRIFLER, CLERK ROGER BATCHELOR, CHAIRMAN December 5, 2000 Commission Minute Book No. 32 Page 933

EXHIBIT “A” ACCOUNT NUMBER ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY PLANNING Revenues Contract from Local Sources 217,748.50 TOTAL REVENUES $217,748.50 Expenditures Personal Services 80,411.62 Operating Expenses 97,096.00 Capital Outlay 24,504.00 Non-Operating 15,736.88 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $217,748.50 911 RECURRING Revenues Other Public Safety Charges 474,000 TOTAL REVENUES $474,000 Expenditures Personal Services 115,000 Operating Expenses 235,999 Capital Outlay 1,201 Debt Service 121,800 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $474,000 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE TRUST FUND Revenues State Grant 102,926 TOTAL REVENUES $102,926 Expenditures Personal Services 40,000 Operating Expenses 24,460 Capital Outlay 38,466 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $102,926 LAW ENFORCEMENT EDUCATIONAL TRUST FUND Revenues Other Fines & Forfeitures 30,000 TOTAL REVENUES $30,000 Expenditures Operating Expenses 28,500 Capital Outlay 1,500 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $30,000 INTERGOVERNMENTAL RADIO FUND Revenues Other Fines & Forfeitures 95,000 Interfund Transfers In 118,414 TOTAL REVENUES $213,414 Expenditures Operating Expenses 15,000 Capital Outlay 55,000 Debt Service 143,413 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $213,414 911 WIRELESS Revenues Other Public Safety Charges 90,000 TOTAL REVENUES $90,000 Expenditures Operating Expenses 90,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $90,000 PROJECT HARMONY PG831 GRANT Revenues State Grants 34,425 Other Non-Operating 8,606 December 5, 2000 Commission Minute Book No. 32 Page 934

TOTAL REVENUES $43,031 Expenditures Personal Services 4,405 Operating Expenses 38,626 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $43,031 VICTIM RESOURCE ADVOCATE GRANT Revenues State Grant 76,918 Other Non-Operating 19,230 TOTAL REVENUES $96,148 Expenditures Personal Services 92,282 Operating Expenses 3,866 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $96,148 BYRNE GRANT-VEHICLE LOCATION DATABASE Revenues Federal Grant 100,786 Interfund Transfers In 34,014 TOTAL REVENUES $134,800 Expenditures Operating Expenses 30,600 Capital Outlay 104,200 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $134,800 SUSPENSION WITH A PURPOSE (SWAT) GRANT Revenues Federal Grant 98,684 Interfund Transfers In 10,081 TOTAL REVENUES $108,765 Expenditures Personal Services 73,481 Operating Expenses 16,684 Capital Outlay 18,600 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $108,765 MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION GRANT Revenues State Grant 17,905 TOTAL REVENUES $17,905 Expenditures Operating Expenses 10,705 Capital Outlay 7,200 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $17,905 C.O.P.S. GRANT Revenues Federal Grant 250,000 TOTAL REVENUES $250,000 Expenditures Personal Services 250,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $250,000

RESOLUTION NO. 2000-251 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CITRUS COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE TRANSPORTATION CAPITAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001 WHEREAS, on January 25, 2000, the Citrus County Board of County Commissioners approved a grant application with the State of Florida, Department of Transportation; and WHEREAS, on October 6, 2000, the Department of Transportation approved the grant application to purchase four modified vans to provide transportation services to Citrus County residents; and December 5, 2000 Commission Minute Book No. 32 Page 935

WHEREAS, this was not included in the original budget process; therefore, it is necessary for the Board to amend the budget for Fiscal Year 2000/2001; and WHEREAS, Section 129.06(d), Florida Statutes, provides that the Board may amend its budget by resolution spread upon its minutes to appropriate and expend funds from a source not anticipated in the Board’s regular budget; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Citrus County, Florida, in regular session on the 5th day of November 2000, as follows: 1. The Board does hereby amend its budget to include the estimated revenues and expenditures listed in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. 2. The Clerk of the Board is hereby directed to spread this resolution upon the minutes of the meeting held this date. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: OF CITRUS COUNTY, FLORIDA /s/ Betty Strifler /s/ Roger Batchelor BETTY STRIFLER, CLERK ROGER BATCHELOR, CHAIRMAN EXHIBIT “A” ACCOUNT NUMBER ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT Revenues Cash Carry Forward (2,651) TOTAL REVENUES ($2,651) Expenditures 129B-7227B-56400 Machinery And Equipment (8,864) 129B-7227B-59100 Transfer 6,213 TOTAL EXPENDITURES ($2,651) 159A-381-000 Transfer from Trans Capital 6,213 TOTAL REVENUES $6,213 159A-7204A-54603 Vehicle Maintenance 6,213 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $6,213

#3-E Acknowledged receipt of the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) Five -Year Capital Improvement Plan and Fiscal Year 1999/2000 Fiscal Report.

#3-F Approved and authorized the Chairman to sign a Use of School Facilities Release and Waiver with Inverness Middle School for Tae Kwon Do classes to be taught Tuesday evenings beginning February 20, 2001 to March 13, 2001.

#3-G Approved and authorized the Chairman to sign a Food Service Contract Amendment #1 with G. A. Food Services of Pinellas County for the increased provision of congregate meals under the OAA Title III Program for the year 2000. #3-H Approved and authorized the Chairman to sign Satisfactions of Lien in Construction Licensing & Appeals Board Citations 0328 and 0411, against Brad Freling, d/b/a Brad’s Tile Service, at $1,000.

#3-I Accepted as a donation from the Citrus County School Board a MacBall Pool Cover and Winding System valued at $16,383 to be used at the Bicentennial Park Pool.

#3-J Accepted Warranty Deeds executed by Henry J. Furlong, Lot 16, Block H, Hiltop, and Ethel Hufford Williams, Lot 15, Block H, Hiltop, for property acquired as a right-of-way for the Croft Avenue Improvement Project; and authorized the Clerk to place the acceptance stamp upon same and record in the Public Records. December 5, 2000 Commission Minute Book No. 32 Page 936

#3-K Accepted Quit Claim Deeds from the following individuals to establish County ownership of East Shady Nook Court; authorized the Clerk to place the acceptance stamp upon same and record in the Public Records; and approved to re-establish maintenance of the subject roadway:

EXECUTED BY: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Robert E. and Alma L. Welch a portion of Lot 1, Rolling Hills Country Homesites, unrecorded Richard and Vickie Watson a portion of Lots 2 and 3, Rolling Hills Country Homesites, unrecorded Kelly L. Reed a portion of Lot 4, Rolling Hills Country Homesites, unrecorded Rodney and Emily Caldwell a portion of Lot 5, Rolling Hills Country Homesites, unrecorded William L. or Joan E. Morris a portion of Lot 6, Rolling Hills Country Homesites, unrecorded Clifton R. and Alberta J. a portion of Lot 7, Rolling Hills Country Homesites, Harris unrecorded George H. Shreves a portion of Lot 8, Rolling Hills Country Homesites, unrecorded Ray Welchel and Linda a portion of Lot 9, Rolling Hills Country Homesites, Ricketts unrecorded Daniel L. Van Nett a portion of Lot 10, Rolling Hills Country Homesites, unrecorded Leslie A. Race a portion of Lot 11, Rolling Hills Country Homesites, unrecorded Frederick Scott Morris a portion of Lot 12, Rolling Hills Country Homesites, unrecorded F. Scott Morris a portion of Lot 13, Rolling Hills Country Homesites, unrecorded F. Scott Morris a portion of Lot 14, Rolling Hills Country Homesites, unrecorded June Marsh a portion of Lots 15 and 16, Rolling Hills Country Homesites, unrecorded

#3-L Approved the following items for deletion from the County’s fixed asset list:

PROPERTY ID DESCRIPTION CONDITION Engineering Division #9943 Seismic Monitoring Device Obsolete #10227 Lanier Copier – Model 6130 Non-repairable #10853 Calcomp Plotter w/Roll Feed Obsolete BOCC Administration #11667 Lanier Fax Machine Not cost effective to repair December 5, 2000 Commission Minute Book No. 32 Page 937

#9923 1012 Xerox Photocopier Non-repairable

#3-M Approved and authorized staff to include revisions to the Land Development Code Amendment to allow procedural standards that would follow the guidelines outlined in the Florida Statutes.

#3-N Approved and authorized the Chairman to sign Rehabilitation Agreements with Anna M Stewart, Barkley J. and Keith H. Corcoran, Philip and Cylinire Walker, Dayton and Marguerite Varney, Lawrence W. and Paula Walls, Betty Lou Shelton, Beulah Justus, John Esposito, Geneva Austin, and Harold D. and Mary E. Rouse for home repairs which have been completed through the State Housing Initiative Partnership Program (SHIP) in the grant-funded amount of $72,610.89.

#3-O Approved Carlos Ardila, General Contractor, to participate in the Cities Development Block Grant Housing Rehabilitation Program.

#3-P Approved and authorized the Chairman to sign the First Amendment to Agreement with SWFWMD for the Lake Tsala Apopka Stormwater Quality Project (P658), Agreement No. 97CON000166, to extend the expiration date of the agreement and allow additional time for the project to be completed.

#3-Q Approved and authorized the Chairman to sign a letter to the Bureau of the Census to reopen Florida’s Call Center for a two-week period.

#3-R Acknowledged receipt of the Public Official Bonds for Commissioner Vicki Phillips, Commissioner Roger O. Batchelor, and Commissioner Josh Wooten.

#3-S Approved and authorized the Chairman to sign an Equipment Maintenance Agreement with Atlantic Coast Copiers, Inc. for a Cannon C250D copier located at the Road Maintenance Division at $240 annually.

#3-T Approved and authorized the Chairman to sign the Court Reporting Services Grant-in-Aid Agreement with the Office of the State Courts Administrator, on behalf of the Fifth Judicial Circuit, for an amount not to exceed $14,193.

#3-U Approved and authorized the Chairman to sign Article V Trust Fund Grant-in-Aid Agreement with the Office of the State Courts Administrator and the Fifth Judicial Circuit, and approved the Expenditure Spending Plan for an amount not to exceed $15,125.

#3-V Approved a request from the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce to temporarily close a portion of CR-495 (Citrus Avenue) from US-19 to Crystal Street for the 16th Annual Manatee Festival on January 12, 2001 from 1:00 P.M. until January 14, 2001 at 8:00 P.M.

#3-W Approved and authorized the Chairman to sign a Release of Demolition Lien for a parcel of land which was acquired by Factory Direct Cabinets in a foreclosure action.

December 5, 2000 Commission Minute Book No. 32 Page 938

#3-X Authorized the Interim County Administrator to approve the annual Internal Audit Schedule for Fiscal Year 2001.

#4- BID COMMITTEE REPORT #4-A BID NO 047-01, HOUSING, HOME REPAIRS Upon motion by Commissioner Fowler, seconded by Commissioner Bartell, and carried unanimously, the Board awarded Bid No. 047-01, Housing, Home Repairs, to RHB 2001-005 at the base bid plus alternate total of $14,322.39 to Heath Restoration.

#2 PUBLIC HEARINGS - WORKSHOPS - PERSONS TO APPEAR #2-A EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS The following staff were recognized for their years of service to the County: 5 Years: James A. Brunswick, Johnny L. Drye, and Joseph F. (Joe) Holland. 10 Years: Patrick L. Henson, Robert L. Ray, and Phillip (Phil) Schroeder. 15 Years: Linda S. (Lin) Harrington, Michael Harris, and Kevin D. Moore. Johnny L. Drye, Linda S. (Lin) Harrington, and Kevin D. Moore were not in attendance. (I-174/1:08 P.M.)

#6- INTERIM COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT #6-A WATER AND WASTEWATER AUTHORITY RESOURCE DIRECTORY Mr. Wesch introduced Robert Knight, Utilities Regulatory Director, who presented a brief overview of the Water and Wastewater Authority Resource Directory, which was a consolidated record of information of the water and wastewater utilities in Citrus County. Mr. Knight also explained that the Directory included a booklet called the “Overview Booklet”, which contained a basic list of customer rights and a complaint form in which a customer may document and submit.

#2-B PROCLAMATION - MIKE HAMPTON DAY Upon motion by Commissioner Bartell, seconded by Commissioner Phillips, and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized all Commissioners to sign a Proclamation declaring December 16, 2000 as Mike Hampton Day.

#2-C PROCLAMATION-MICHAEL HARBOUR Upon motion by Commissioner Batchelor, seconded by Commissioner Phillips, and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized all Commissioners to sign a Proclamation for Michael Harbour for his valued service as the Florida Power Corporation Government Liaison since 1984. (I-539/1:19 P.M.)

#2-D PROCLAMATION-CIVIL AIR PATROL WEEK Upon motion by Commissioner Bartell, seconded by Commissioner Phillips, and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized all Commissioners to sign a Proclamation declaring the week of December 1, 2000 as Civil Air Patrol Week. (I-632/1:22 P.M.)

#6-B DECEMBER BOARD MEETING December 5, 2000 Commission Minute Book No. 32 Page 939

Upon motion by Commissioner Bartell, seconded by Commissioner Phillips, and carried unanimously, the Board approved setting a Special Meeting to conduct regular business on December 18, 2001, and cancelled the December 25, 2001 meeting due to the Christmas Holiday.

#6-C BOAT RAMPS (EAST SIDE) Tom Dick, Aquatic Plant Control Director, stated that the water levels on the Withlacoochee River and the Tsala Apopka Chain-of-Lakes were continuing to decline making the public boat launch facilities hazardous. He presented a Power Point presentation (filed with the Clerk’s agenda) indicating the severe conditions of the boat ramps and the low water levels. He recommended that the following facilities be closed until the water levels return: Eden Drive, Hernando, East Cove, Broyhill Estates, Duval Island, Withlapopka #1 and #2, and Trails End.

Motion by Commissioner Fowler, seconded by Commissioner Bartell, to approve the temporary closure of the following boat ramps for public safety and the protection of the facilities, and authorized staff to erect appropriate signage and secure each site to prevent usage: Eden Drive, Hernando, East Cove, Broyhill Estates, Duval Island, Withlapopka #1and #2, and Trails End.

Mr. Dick responded to Commissioner Bartell’s question regarding the letter received from Ron Bailey, Sr., Citrus County Airboat Alliance President, requesting the use of the Hernando boat ramp for the Annual Airboat Parade on December 16, 2000, by stating that accommodations could be made for that occasion.

Amended motion by Commissioner Fowler, seconded by Commissioner Bartell, to approve the temporary closure of the following boat ramps for public safety and the protection of the facilities, and authorized staff to erect appropriate signage and secure each site to prevent usage: Eden Drive, Hernando, East Cove, Broyhill Estates, Duval Island, Withlapopka #1and #2, and Trails End, with the exception of the Hernando boat ramp on December 16, 2000 from 4:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. for the Citrus County Airboat Alliance Annual Airboat parade.

Discussion continued regarding muck removal, funding availability, staff obtaining muck removal permits for all navigational trails and the shallow areas of the open bodies of water, boat ramp repairs, etc.

Directive: Staff to prepare a list of boat ramp projects and the possible funding elements available, and bring back for Board’s review.

Mr. Dick responded to Commissioner Fowler regarding the SWFWMD dredging the Orange State Canal by stating that James Brooks, Governmental Affairs Coordinator for SWFWMD, had advised that he believed the districts funding had been committed to the Wysong Dam and would look into the SWFWMD putting some funding towards the dredging.

December 5, 2000 Commission Minute Book No. 32 Page 940

Commissioner Phillips spoke of the importance of impressing upon the citizens the serious drought conditions, and the need to observe the water restrictions that are in place.

Commissioner Bartell requested having a special educational workshop with the Water Management District and the City of Inverness and Crystal River for the purpose of discussing the seriousness of the drought.

Directive: Staff to agenda a special workshop for January 16, 2001, for the purpose of discussing the seriousness of the drought.

Discussion followed regarding the drafting of a resolution in support of SWFWMD dredging the Orange State Canal, permitting concerns, muck removal around the control structures, etc.

Directive: Staff to draft a resolution for all structures maintained by the SWFWMD, specifically the Orange State Canal, and bring back for Board review on December 12.

The Chairman called a question on the motion, and the motion carried unanimously. (I-1830/1:54 P.M.)

#2-E SV-00-02, MICHAEL ROOKS FOR DAVID STEWART Mr. Haag stated that approximately a year ago the Board conceptually approved a plan, presented by Mr. Rooks, for vacation of streets and possibly the vacation of the foot of the bridge. He briefly reviewed the application and stated that discussions had taken place between himself and James Neal, obo David Stewart, and it was determined that rather than vacating the foot of the bridge, the best approach would be to enter into a right-of-way utilization agreement. He added that the agreement would place the responsibility of the maintenance of the bridge upon the developer or Homeowners Association, that access would be available to property owners, and that there would be no liability to the County. Mr. Haag recommended approval with conditions 1-4 listed in his memo included in the backup materials.

Jeanette Collins, Planning, stated that there was a lot of deficiencies with the application, and that it was presented to the Board at the request of the petitioner. She added that the applicant had submitted a lot reconfiguration, to resolve the land-locking issues, and it would need to be recorded if the street vacations were approved. She mentioned that staff had concerns regarding the request to vacate portions of South Willard Avenue and South Loblolly Way f/k/a South Boulevard Drive, on the basis that such a vacation would remove public access to waterfront lands and was inconsistent with Administrative Regulation 13.01.

Mr. Haag advised that some of the issues could not be resolved without the Board’s approval today. He suggested proceeding with the public hearing and then deciding if final action would take place.

December 5, 2000 Commission Minute Book No. 32 Page 941

The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked for anyone in favor. Mr. Neal stated that it was very expensive to prepare all of the documents, drafting easements, etc. without the Board’s approval today. He requested approval of the street vacations upon completion of the conditions listed in Mr. Haag’s memo.

Mr. Neal replied to Commissioner Bartell’s question regarding the amount of time needed to complete all the work the applicant would have to do after the initial vacation of the streets, by stating that the work could be completed within 30-days.

Commissioner Phillips expressed concerns with the conditions being accomplished in a timely fashion. Mr. Haag stated that the only condition not mentioned in his memo was the lot reconfiguration and Mr. Neal stated that could be added and all completed within the 30-days.

Mr. Rooks presented a map showing the property in question (filed with the Clerk’s agenda). Ms. Collins stated that the lot reconfiguration would create one parcel, and a formal plat to create the 14 lots and rights-of-ways would have to be approved later.

The Chairman then asked for anyone opposed. Jim Bitter spoke in opposition. With no others in favor or opposed, the Chairman closed the public hearing.

Motion by Commissioner Fowler, seconded by Commissioner Batchelor, to approve SV-00-02, Michael Rooks, obo, David Stewart to vacate portions of South Willard Ave., West Fayette St., West New York St., South Division Ave., South Loblolly Way (f/k/a South Boulevard Dr.) and an alley in Block 29, Section 32/19/17, with the following conditions:

1. The applicant and the County shall amend the Stipulated Final Judgment in the case styled Stewart and Bohnsack v. Citrus County and Larry M. Haag to reflect a new form of maintenance with respect to the bridge. 2. The applicant and County shall enter into a Right-of-Way Utilization Agreement providing for utilization of the County’s right-of-way in conjunction with the Willard Avenue Bridge. It would require the applicant to create a homeowners association, which would be responsible for all operation, maintenance, liability and replacement of the Willard Avenue Bridge serving the Cherokee Trace development as well as all other property owners, which access their property vis-à-vis Willard Avenue. 3. Applicant shall convey to Citrus County, the Homosassa Water District and all other utilities servicing the lands in question appropriate utility easements in order to serve utilities to the Cherokee Trace development and all other lands accessed by way of Willard Avenue including but not limited to water, sewer, electric, telephone, cable television, etc. 4. All property owners within the Cherokee Trace development and owners of lands north of the Willard Avenue Bridge which obtain access to their land vis-à-vis Willard Avenue shall have the right to use said bridge for ingress and egress purpose. 5. The revised and approved lot reconfiguration was recorded in order to resolve land-locking issues.

Discussion followed regarding adding a definite time frame to the motion.

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Amended motion by Commissioner Fowler, seconded by Commissioner Batchelor, to approve SV-00-02, Michael Rooks, obo, David Stewart to vacate portions of South Willard Ave., West Fayette St., West New York St., South Division Ave., South Loblolly Way (f/k/a South Boulevard Dr.) and an alley in Block 29, Section 32, Township 19 South, Range 17 East, with the following conditions completed on or before January 23, 2001:

The Chairman called a question on the motion. Motion carried. Voting Aye: Commissioners Bartell, Batchelor, Fowler, and Phillips. Voting Nay: Commissioner Wooten. (I-3285/2:25 P.M.)

The Chairman recessed the meeting and reconvened at 2:34 P.M.

#8- COMMISSIONER JIM FOWLER, FIRST VICE-CHAIRMAN #8-A INVERNESS DAY CARE PROPERTY Commissioner Fowler stated that a few months ago the Board approved obtaining Master of Appraisal Institute (MAI) appraisal bid quotes on the Inverness Day Care Property (17/19/20 0050-01210-0050), adjacent to the County (Stovall) property. He added that since then, the property had been sold. He requested approval to authorize staff to begin preliminary negotiations with the new owner.

Jenni-Gail Adams, Land Section Chief, Engineering, stated that the new owner was interested in selling at the time the original contract was signed, however, major improvements had been completed on the inside, and the day care would be reopening sometime in January.

Discussion continued regarding approaching the new owner, beginning negotiations, the recent purchase price, the future use of the property; i.e., parking, storage, facility for the Citrus United Basket, etc. December 5, 2000 Commission Minute Book No. 32 Page 943

Motion by Commissioner Fowler, seconded by Commissioner Wooten, to approve staff to proceed with preliminary negotiations for the purchase of the Inverness Day Care Property (17/19/20 0050-01210-0050), adjacent to the County-owned Stovall Property.

Short discussion ensued to clarify the motion as meaning that staff would ask the new owner if they were interested in selling the property and the selling price, and then return to the Board next week with that information. Further discussion regarding the use of the property and the funding to purchase would be discussed at a later time.

The Chairman called a question on the motion, and the motion carried unanimously. (II-175/2:43 P.M.)

#8-B MASONIC BUILDING RESTORATION Commissioner Fowler requested the Board to authorize staff to gather information regarding the restoration of the Masonic Building; i.e., owners interest in selling, selling price, grant money available, financial costs, public interest.

Discussion followed concerning the ownership of the building, if the current owner was interested in selling, governmental purpose that restoring the Masonic Building would serve, etc. Commissioner Wooten spoke of the governmental purpose the Masonic Building was serving at this time, that the questions could be asked and then pursued later if agreed upon.

Commissioner Batchelor discussed the renovation of the Historic Courthouse and the costs that were involved with that project. He added that the actual costs to restore the Historic Courthouse were 10 – 12 times more than the estimated costs.

Commissioner Phillips alluded to the costs involved in restoring the Historic Courthouse, and the restrictions and competitiveness involved in historical grants. She added that she did not see the benefit of moving forward at this time due to the other projects that were ongoing.

Commissioner Bartell spoke against pursing the restoration of the Masonic at this time, that the overall question that needed to be decided was the purpose of pursing the restoration, that the decision of where the Board would eventually be located needed to be decided first and then decided globally.

#13- EMERGENCY MATTERS NOT ON THE BOARD'S AGENDA #13-A DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS BUILDING IN HOMOSASSA SPRINGS Commissioner Fowler stated that the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) contacted him regarding the DAV building in Homosassa Springs. He added that the building was not utilized and the DAV was interested in getting rid of the building. He requested authorization of staff to respond to the DAV regarding the particulars involved.

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Commissioner Phillips and Commissioner Bartell suggested that the item be placed on the agenda, with backup material, at a later time. (II-875)

Commissioner Fowler left the meeting at 3:05 P.M.

#2-F FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Ms. Lee A. Royal, Government Liaison Administrative Assistant, (FDOT), gave a presentation and distributed the Five Year Tentative Work Program and the Turnpike District Tentative Work Program (filed with the Clerk’s agenda). She stated that the second public hearing for the work program was December 7th in Hernando County at the Hernando County Government Center from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. She mentioned that no changes could be made to the program after January 5. In addition to the handouts, she distributed a map (filed with the Clerk’s agenda) of the County that highlighted some of the projects, as follows:

3 US-19 (from US-98 to CR-488): Presently undergoing the Project Development and Environment (PD&E) phase and Preliminary Engineering (PE) phase in 2002-2005. 3 US-98 (from 0.5 mile south of Hernando County Line to US-19): 2 to 4 lanes, presently undergoing the PE and right-of-way phases and construction in 2003. 3 US-41 (from Watson Street to SR-44): Presently undergoing the PE phase, right of way phase in 2001-2003, and construction to begin in 2005. 3 SR-44 (from US-41 to CR-470): 2 to 4 lanes, presently undergoing the PE and right- of-way phases, and construction phase to begin in 2002. 3 SR-44 (from CR-470 to west of Withlacoochee River): 2 to 4 lanes, presently undergoing the PE and right-of-way phases, and construction phase to begin in 2003. 3 US-41 (from SR-44 to SR-200): 2 to 4 lanes, PE phase to begin in 2002, right-of- way and construction was presently unfunded. 3 SR-200 (from US-41 to Marion County Line): PD&E phase presently underway, PE in 2003-2004, and the right-of-way and construction phases are unfunded. 3 CR-470 (over Tsala Apopka Lake): replace low level bridge, PE phase in 2002, and construction phase in 2004. 3 Riverhaven Bridge: bridge replacement, 2 lanes, PE and construction underway. Ó Aviation Projects (Crystal River and Inverness): hanger construction, airport expansion, taxiway improvements, etc.

She introduced Bruce Barrett, FDOT Planning Manager, who reviewed the Suncoast Parkway II project. He stated that FDOT had recently implemented a program called the Community Impact Assessment (CIA) in order to get public input and to get the correct information out to the public.

Discussion followed regarding presenting accurate information to the public, the corridor remaining the same as previously presented, FDOT priorities, funding, etc.

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Mr. Barrett introduced Sherry Carver, Turnpike Districts Regional Planning Administrator for West Central Florida, who would be handling the Suncoast and Suncoast II projects.

#2-G 1998 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CDBG AMENDMENT Lisa Oakes Alday, Summit Professional Services, Inc., explained the need for the amendment by stating that the amendment was for a time extension to August 2001 and all of the construction would be completed by that time. She added that the amendment would not impact the grant and that the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) supported the amendment.

The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked for anyone in favor or opposed. With no public input the Chairman closed the public hearing.

Upon motion by Commissioner Batchelor, seconded by Commissioner Phillips, and carried unanimously, the Board approved the time extension amendment for the 1998 Economic Development CDBG (DCA Grant No. 99DB-4Z-05-19-01-E78).

#2-H.1→3ESCAMBIA COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE BOND PROGRAM Mr. Wesch stated the reasons for holding the public hearing was to receive public input regarding the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) for the Multi-County, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bond Program, to approve a resolution authorizing Citrus County to enter into an interlocal agreement with the Escambia County Housing Finance Authority, and to approve the interlocal agreement and Request for Allocation forms.

Joe Monroe, Assistant Housing Services Director, introduced Gordon Jernigan, Director of Escambia County Housing Finance Authority, and Helen Feinberg, Representative of William R. Hough and Company. Mr. Jernigan and Ms. Feinberg thanked the Board for participating in the program.

The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked for anyone in favor, and then opposed. With no public input, the Chairman closed the public hearing.

Upon motion by Commissioner Bartell, seconded by Commissioner Phillips, and carried unanimously, the Board: 2) adopted and authorized the Chairman to sign a Resolution authorizing Citrus County to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Escambia County Housing Finance Authority for the purpose of issuing single family mortgage revenue bonds for use within Citrus County; 3) approved and authorized the Chairman to sign the Interlocal Agreement and Request for Allocation forms for private activity allocation.RESOLUTION NO. 2000-252

#6-D GOVERNOR JEB BUSH - DECEMBER 7 AND DECEMBER 8, 2000 Upon motion by Commissioner Batchelor, seconded by Commissioner Phillips, and carried unanimously, the Board approved the utilization of the Lecanto December 5, 2000 Commission Minute Book No. 32 Page 946

Government Building by Governor Jeb Bush on December 7 and 8, 2000, for the purpose of meeting with citizens on a one-on-one basis to listen to their concerns.

#7- COMMISSIONER ROGER BATCHELOR, CHAIRMAN #7-A TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL The Chairman announced a vacancy on the Citrus County Tourist Development Council, to be filled by an elector of Citrus County who is involved in the tourist industry and who has demonstrated an interest in tourist development and may be an owner or operator of a motel, hotel, recreational vehicle park, or other tourist accommodation in the County and subject to the (tourist) tax, for an unexpired term that would expire on July 31, 2001.

#7-B AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE Commissioner Wooten nominated Patricia L. Kittleman to fill a Member-At-Large position on the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee for an unexpired term that would expire on April 25, 2002.

The Chairman continued this item for additional nominations until the December 12, 2000 Board meeting.

#13-B PRESIDENTIAL ABSENTEE BALLOT LAWSUIT Mr. Kern mentioned that he and Mr. Haag would be in Tallahassee defending the Supervisor of Elections on the recent presidential absentee ballot lawsuit.

#14- PERSONS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD #14-A MASONIC BUILDING, SWFWMD MEETINGS, AND BOARD MEETINGS Dave Conant expressed his appreciation for the public hearings to be held by SWFWMD, opposed spending tax dollars on the Masonic Building restoration, and preferred the Commissioners vacate the Masonic Building and hold their meetings at the Lecanto Government Building or the Courthouse when it was completed.

#14-B CRYSTAL RIVER TRAIN DEPOT Doug Smith, obo Crystal River Lions Club, requested a letter of support to the Historic Preservation for the restoration of the Crystal River Train Depot.

Upon motion by the Commissioner Batchelor, seconded by Commissioner Bartell, and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized all Commissioners to sign a letter of support to the Historic Preservation to be included with the grant application by the Crystal River Lyons Club for the restoration of the Crystal River Train Depot. . #14-C ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY Sumner Waite spoke in opposition of acquiring property, without evaluating the costs and need for governmental use.

There being no other business to come before the Board, the Chairman adjourned the meeting. (II-2817/3:53 P.M.) December 5, 2000 Commission Minute Book No. 32 Page 947

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