Commission Meeting Draft Minutes
Draft Minutes of the October 1, 2018 6 p.m.
Commission Meeting
The regular meeting of the Lady Lake Town Commission was held in the Commission Chambers at Lady Lake Town Hall, 409 Fennell Blvd., Lady Lake, Florida with Mayor Pro-Tem Ruth Kussard presiding. The meeting convened at 6 p.m.
Procedure
Citizens are encouraged to participate in the Town of Lady Lake meetings. Citizen groups are asked to name a spokesperson. Speakers will be limited to three minutes. Additional time may be granted at the Mayor’s discretion. Upon being recognized by the Mayor, please approach the dais, state your name and address, and speak into the microphone. The order of agenda items may be changed if deemed appropriate by the Town Commission. Please be respectful of others and put your cell phone on silent mode.
Call to Order
Mayor Pro-Tem Ruth Kussard
Invocation
Moment of silence in lieu of invocation by Dr. Jan Justice of Lady Lake United Methodist Church.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Staff Present
Kris Kollgaard, Town Manager; Derek Schroth, Town Attorney; Thad Carroll, Growth Management Director; C.T. Eagle, Public Works Director; Chief Chris McKinstry, Police Department; Mike Burske, Parks & Recreation Director; Maureen Gochee, Human Resource Director; Julia Harris, Administrative Assistant to Town Manager; and Nancy Slaton, Deputy Town Clerk
Public Comment
Mayor Pro Tem Kussard asked if anyone had any comments. There were no comments.
Town Manager Kris Kollgaard introduced Maureen Gochee as the Town’s new Human Resource Director. She stated she has a lot of Human Resource and Risk Management experience. Ms. Gochee stated she worked for the Town some years ago and appreciates the opportunity to come back; it feels like home. The Commission and those present welcomed Ms. Gochee.
Consent
1. Minutes – September 19, 2018 – Conceptual Workshop and Special Commission Meetings
2. Consideration of the Renewal of the Two-Year Term Lease Agreement between the Town of Lady Lake and the Lady Lake Historical Society (Mike Burske)
3. Consideration of the Renewal of the Two-Year Term Lease Agreement between the Town of Lady Lake and the Lady Lake Dog Park Association (Mike Burske)
4. Consideration of the Renewal of the Two-Year Term Lease Agreement between the Town of Lady Lake and the Kiwanis Club of Lady Lake (Mike Burske)
5. Consideration of the Renewal of the Two-Year Term Lease Agreement Between the Town of Lady Lake and Boy Scout Troop 244 (Mike Burske)
6. Consideration of the Renewal of the Two-Year Term Lease Agreement between the Town of Lady Lake and the Lady Lake Chamber of Commerce (Mike Burske)
7. Consideration of the Renewal of the Two-Year Term Lease Agreement between the Town of Lady Lake and the Lady Lake Little League (Mike Burske)
8. Consideration of the Renewal of the Two-Year Term Lease Agreement between the Town of Lady Lake and the Lady Lake Soccer Association (Mike Burske)
Mayor Pro Tem Kussard asked if there were any questions or comments from the Commissioners or the public. There were no questions or comments.
Commissioner Vincent made a motion to approve Consent Items G-1 through G-9. Commissioner Hannan seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 4-0.
Old Business
No old business.
New Business
9. Green Key Village Subdivision – Phase 3 –Final Plat Plan - Proposing 27 Age-Restricted Single-Family Residential Lots on a 7.29-Acre Parcel Zoned PUD, within the Green Key Village Development, Located at 1635 Lake Ella Road (Alternate Key 3903749) (Thad Carroll)
Growth Management Director Thad Carroll presented the background summary for this agenda item (on file in the Clerk’s Office). He stated Mr. Thomas is present if there are any questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Kussard asked if anyone had any questions or comments, and hearing none, asked for a motion.
Commissioner Holden made a motion to approve Green Key Village Subdivision – Phase 3 –Final Plat Plan as presented. Commissioner Hannan seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 4-0.
10. Consideration of the Revision of Lake County DUI Task Force Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and the Lady Lake Police Department (Chris McKinstry)
Police Chief Chris McKinstry presented the background summary for this agenda item (on file in the Clerk’s Office).
Mayor Pro Tem Kussard asked if anyone had any questions or comments, and hearing none, asked for a motion.
Commissioner Holden made a motion to approve the Lake County DUI Task Force Memorandum of Understanding between the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and the Lady Lake Police Department. Commissioner Hannan seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 4-0.
Town Attorney's Report
No report.
Town Manager's Report
Town Manager Kris Kollgaard passed out a copy of a form which will appoint Maureen Gochee, the Town’s new Human Resource Director, as the new voting member for Public Risk Management (PRM) if the Commission approves.
This was approved by a 4-0 consensus of the Commission.
Ms. Kollgaard reported that the police have issued 30 citations for parking violations since Commissioner Hannan brought up that he had noticed contractors parking on the wrong side of the road, and other violations, at the last Commission meeting. She stated 22 of the citations were issued in Commissioner Hannan’s Ward.
Ms. Kollgaard reported that the Police Benevolent Association (PBA) has accepted the Town’s proposed salary increases of 2.5% COLA and up to 2.5% merit for their members. It will be on the next Commission agenda for formal approval since it was not decided in time to be put on this agenda. Police Department employees affected will still receive their raises effective October 1st.
Ms. Kollgaard reported that the Town’s new Beta website is up and is available as a link on the Town’s current website. She stated staff would like to receive feedback from the public and the Commissioners on the new website. She noted that it is a work in progress with accessibility as a factor for documents. Ms. Kollgaard stated I.T. Director John Pearl has done a good job getting this up and going.
Mayor and Commissioner's Report
Mayor Pro Tem Kussard asked if the Commissioners had any comments. She stated she had a follow-up to the Del Mar sidewalk issue brought up at the September 19th meeting. She stated she spoke to two gentlemen on Sunday afternoon, Edward and John, who were walking on Del Mar going toward Spanish Springs. She stated the two are brothers, with Edward being totally blinds, and John is partially blind and deaf. Commissioner Kussard asked them what they thought about the widening of Del Mar and the signs posted that stated carts must yield to pedestrians. She stated they were very happy with the changes and felt safer walking on Del Mar. John complimented the men who worked on the repaving as they assisted him to the postal station one day when the paving was in process to insure he got there safely.
Ms. Kollgaard noted they have just finished with the paving, although they will return to do any needed clean-up within the next couple of weeks.
Public Comment
Mayor Pro Tem Kussard asked if there were any comments from the audience. There were no comments.
Adjourn
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:12 p.m.
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Kristen Kollgaard, Town Clerk
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Jim Richards, Mayor
Minutes transcribed by Nancy Slaton, Deputy Town Clerk