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Anthony Sabatini

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Lake County Board of County Commissioners District 1

Term: Ends 2028

First elected: 2024

Record

Counted from the Clerk's official Board Minutes, 2026-01-06 to 2026-09-22. Board Minutes post several weeks after each meeting; the most recent meetings are not yet included.

Split votes and attendance

• 2026-09-22 Vote
  Split vote 4-1; the Board approved to fund LEAD the $500,000 for an additional year Source
• 2026-09-08 Vote
  Split vote 4-1; the Board approved Resolution 2026-99 for Fire Assessments for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2026, and the rates of assessment and the assessment roll Source
• 2026-09-01 Vote
  Voted no (recorded dissent); the Board approved to invite the Lake County Sheriff to attend a BCC meeting within the following month to have public comment and to learn what he might have to say Source
• 2026-09-01 Vote
  Voted no (recorded dissent); the Board approved Tab 1, Rezoning Case # PZ2025-289, Panther Run PUD (RZ) Source
• 2026-08-25 Vote
  Split vote 4-1; the Board approved to remove the language allowing density bonuses Source

Show 22 more split votes and attendance entries

• 2026-08-11 Attendance
  Arrived at 9:57 a.m. to the County Commission meeting. Source
• 2026-08-11 Vote
  Voted no (recorded dissent); the Board approved Ordinance 2026-35 to place on the November 2026 ballot a measure regarding the extension of the North Lake County Hospital District for ten (10) years beginning October 1, 2027 Source
• 2026-08-11 Vote
  Voted no (recorded dissent); the Board approved to table this item until the property owners could get with staff and bring back a good plan Source
• 2026-07-28 Attendance
  Not recorded as present at the County Commission meeting. Source
• 2026-06-23 Vote
  Split vote 3-1; the Board approved the DWTS MSBU (Resolution 2026-74) and to establish a public hearing date of September 8, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter Source
• 2026-06-09 Attendance
  Not recorded as present at the County Commission meeting. Source
• 2026-05-19 Vote
  Voted no (recorded dissent); the Board approved Proclamation 2026-33 designating June 2026 as Tobacco - Free Parks Month in Lake County Source
• 2026-05-18 Attendance
  Arrived at 1:18 p.m. to the County Commission meeting. Source
• 2026-04-28 Vote
  Voted no (recorded dissent); the Board approved the following: to execute a Funding Agreement with The Fifth Judicial Circuit Office of Court Administration for the Operation of the Lake County Adult Post-Adjudicatory Drug Court Program; to execute a Funding Agreement with the State Attorney for the Operation of the Lake County Adult Post-Adjudicatory Drug Court Program; and to execute a Funding Agreement with the Public Defender for the Operation of the Lake County Adult Post- Adjudicatory Drug Court Program Source
• 2026-04-28 Vote
  Voted no (recorded dissent); the Board approved the following: Contract 26-902 with Nichols Contracting, Inc Source
• 2026-04-28 Vote
  Voted no (recorded dissent); the Board approved Ordinance 2026-17 providing for the levy of an additional school district ad valorem millage tax in Lake County for operational purposes effective in 2027 and ending four (4) years thereafter pursuant to Section 1011.71(9), Florida Statutes, providing for approval of the levy by voters in a referendum to be held on November 3, 2026, and providing for ballot language Source
• 2026-04-28 Vote
  Voted no (recorded dissent); the Board approved the following items: a local government contribution in the amount of $460,000 for the proposed development of affordable housing units to be constructed in Lake County, contingent upon the developer receiving funding through the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program offered through the Florida Housing Finance Corporation; funding through the County's existing allocation of HUD HOME funds, if the project met the necessary HOME program eligibility criteria; and to authorize the Chairman to execute the Local Government Verification of Contribution Loan Form, the Local Government Area of Opportunity Funding Form, and a commitment letter substantially similar to the one attached herein which is to be submitted with the LIHTC Program application Source
• 2026-04-14 Vote
  Voted no (recorded dissent); the Board approved to advertise an Ordinance providing for the levy of an additional school district ad valorem millage tax in Lake County for operational purposes effective in 2027 and ending four (4) years thereafter pursuant to Section 1011.71(9), Florida Statutes, and providing for approval of the levy by voters in a referendum to be held on November 3, 2026, and providing for ballot language Source
• 2026-04-07 Vote
  Voted no (recorded dissent); the Board tabled Tab 4, Rezoning Case # PZ2025-130, Cedar Creek Rural Conservation Subdivision, to the May 5, 2026 BCC meeting Source
• 2026-03-10 Vote
  Split vote 4-1; the Board approved the following: to initiate a Real Estate Purchase and Sales Agreement for Property with Mr Source
• 2026-03-03 Vote
  Split vote 3-1; the Board approved Tab 1, Rezoning Case # PZ2025-148, The Barn at Southern Oaks (CUP), with the prohibition of special events as defined by Lake County code Source
• 2026-02-24 Vote
  Voted no (recorded dissent); the Board approved a waiver of conflict for GrayRobinson regarding its representation of the Pulte Home Company with respect to the Round Lake Road project from South of Wolf Branch Road to North of S.R. 44 Source
• 2026-02-10 Vote
  Voted no (recorded dissent); the Board approved the following items: the City of Mount Dora's request to install automatic license plate readers within County right-of-way at four locations within the city's limits; the City of Fruitland Park's request to install automatic license plate readers within County right-of-way at three locations within the city's limits; and the Town of Lady Lake's request to install automatic license plate readers within County right-of-way at eleven locations within the town's limits Source
• 2026-02-03 Vote
  Voted no (recorded dissent); the Board approved the following itmes: Tab 1, Rezoning Case #PZ2023-235, Lake Yale PUD (FLUM); Tab 2, Rezoning Case #PZ2023-236, Lake Yale PUD (RZ); the Development Agreement and Addendum with May and Whitaker Family Partnership LTD, Quality By Design Inc., and James M Source
• 2026-02-02 Attendance
  Not recorded as present at the County Commission meeting. Source
• 2026-01-20 Attendance
  Not recorded as present at the County Commission meeting. Source
• 2026-01-06 Attendance
  Not recorded as present at the County Commission meeting. Source

All motions made and seconded (129)

• 2026-09-22 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved the minutes for the BCC meeting of August 4, 2026 (Regular Meeting) as presented. 40 CITIZEN QUESTION AND COMMENT PERIOD Commr Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-09-22 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved the Consent Agenda, Tabs 6 through 21, as follows: 46 47 48 COUNTY ATTORNEY Recommend approval for the County Attorney to file a Quiet Title, Declaratory and/or Injunctive Relief Action relating to County-owned property located at 31039 Lake Mack Road, in Deland (a/k/a Alternate Key 2540427) and naming adjacent property owners as needed Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-09-22 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved Resolution 2026-115 regarding Disposition of Property for Affordable Housing and inventory of all LCWA owned real property Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-09-22 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved the following items: the Lake County General Countywide Levy of 5.0254 mills (Resolution 2026-104), the Lake County MSTU for Ambulance and Emergency Services Levy of 0.4629 mills (Resolution 2026-105), the Lake County MSTU for Stormwater, Parks and Roads Levy of 0.4957 mills (Resolution 2026-106), the Lake County Fire Rescue MSTU Levy 0.4800 mills (Resolution 2026-107), the Lake County Wellness Way MSTU Levy 0.1454 mills (Resolution 2026-108), the Lake County Water Authority Levy of 0.2940 mills (Resolution 2026-109), and the Lake County Voter Approved Debt Levy of 0.0719 mills (Resolution 2026- 110) CHANGES TO FY 2027 TENTATIVE BUDGET Ms Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-09-08 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved the minutes for the BCC meeting of July 28, 2026 (Regular Meeting) as presented Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-09-08 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved to place an item on an agenda to create October 14 as a day of remembrance in honor of Mr Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-09-08 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved Orlando Cat Café Proclamation 2026-78 and Workforce Development Proclamation 2026-84 Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-09-08 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved Resolution 2026-100 for Solid Waste Assessments for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2026, and the rates of assessment and the assessment roll Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-09-08 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved the Fiscal Year 2027-2031 Transportation Improvement Program Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-09-08 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved Ordinance 2026-41 amending Chapter 13, Article IV, Lake County Code, entitled Local Provider Participation Fund Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-09-08 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved Ordinance 2026-42 repealing and replacing Chapter 22, Article I, Section 22-17, entitled Administrative Fees Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-09-08 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Eustis regarding ongoing support of a business incubator housed in downtown Eustis and serving the entire county Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-09-08 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved the following tentative millage rates: the Lake County General Countywide Levy at 5.0254 mills; the Lake County Voter Approved Debt Levy at 0.0719 mills; the Lake County Municipal Services Taxing Unit (MSTU) for Ambulance and Emergency Services Levy at 0.4629 mills; the Lake County MSTU for Stormwater, Parks and Roads Levy at 0.4957 mills; the Lake County Fire Rescue MSTU Levy at 0.4800 mills; the Lake County Wellness Way MSTU levy at 0.1454 mills; and the Lake County Water Authority levy at 0.2940 mills Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-09-08 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved changes to the FY 2027 recommended budget totaling $150,080,143 Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-09-08 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved an FY 2027 tentative budget totaling $1,109,315,071 Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-09-08 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved Ordinance 2026-43 suspending acceptance of development applications for data centers within the unincorporated areas of Lake County Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-09-01 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved for staff to take all legal actions to revoke any licenses or deauthorize any public or private entities from placing or assisting in placing any automatic license plate readers in any of the County right of ways or County properties as soon as possible Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-08-25 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved the minutes for the BCC meeting of July 14, 2026 (Regular Meeting) as presented Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-08-25 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved Proclamation 2026-90 designating September 4, 2026, as Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day in Lake County, and Proclamation 2026-91 declaring the month of September 2026 as Hunger Action Month Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-08-25 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller's Consent Agenda, Items 1 through 3, as follows: List of Warrants Notice is hereby provided 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 Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-08-25 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved the Consent Agenda, Tabs 5 through 18, with the addition of Tab 29, pulling Tab 19 to the regular agenda as follows: COUNTY ATTORNEY Recommend approval for County Attorney to conduct a Closed Session of the Board of County Commissioners to be held on September 8, 2026, to discuss Mark Dickinson, an individual, and Florida Carry, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, vs Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-08-25 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved the Fiscal Year 2027 Infrastructure Sales Tax Project Plan Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-08-25 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved Ordinance 2026-37 amending Sections 3.08.00 and 3.01.04(10), Lake County Code Appendix E, Land Development Regulations, entitled Cemeteries Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-08-25 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved Ordinance 2026-38 amending Section 14.09.01, Lake County Code, Appendix E, Land Development Regulations, entitled Site Plans Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-08-25 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved an ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on the construction or expansion of, and on the issuance of building permits, development permits, development orders, or the rezoning of property for data center facilities within the unincorporated areas of Lake County, with the change in language from one year to 90 days and the removal of the word “moratorium.” Ms Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-08-25 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved the following items: adoption and execution of Resolution 2026-96 approving the execution of an Interlocal with Citrus County in connection with the issuance by Citrus County of its Industrial Development Revenue and Refunding Bond (Lifestream Behavioral Center, Inc Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-08-11 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved to begin the property appraisal process for the Sunderman Family Trust, National Developers, LLC, Shelley/Chasteen, and Holloway properties submitted for purchase under the Public Lands Referendum as recommended by the PLTAAC Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-08-11 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved for the Public Lands Referendum Bond to be issued at the full $50 million under Ordinance 2024-18 Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-08-11 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller's Consent Agenda, Items 1 through 7, as follows: List of Warrants Notice is hereby provided 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 Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-08-11 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved the Consent Agenda, Tabs 3 through 18, as follows: COUNTY ATTORNEY Recommend approval to extend the 2026 Tax Roll until completion of the Value Adjustment Board Hearings Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-08-11 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved to advertise an Ordinance amending Sections 3.08.00 and 3.01.04(10), Lake County Code Appendix E, Land Development Regulations, entitled Cemeteries Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-08-11 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved to advertise an Ordinance amending Section 14.09.01, Lake County Code, Appendix E, Land Development Regulations, entitled Site Plans Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-08-11 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved to appoint Ms Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-08-04 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved Tab 1, Variance Case # PZ2026-58, Alsept Property Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-08-04 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved Tab 2, Variance Case # PZ2025-344, Love Property Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-08-04 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved Tab 3, Variance Case # PZ2026-101, Gifford Pool Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-07-14 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved the minutes for the BCC meetings of May 5, 2026 (Regular Meeting) and May 18, 2026 (Special Meeting) as presented Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-07-14 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller's Consent Agenda, Items 1 through 7, as follows: List of Warrants Notice is hereby provided 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 Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-07-14 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved the Consent Agenda, Tabs 3 through 14, pulling Tabs 11 and 13 to the regular agenda, as follows: PROCLAMATIONS Recommend approval of Croqueta Day Proclamation 2026-77, per Commissioner Sean Parks Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-07-14 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved the following items: a County Incentive Grant Program (CIGP) agreement; supporting Resolution 2026-79 with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for funding the construction services for the CR 466A from East of Timbertop Lane to East of Poinsettia Avenue Project; Unanticipated Revenue Resolution 2026-80 (URR) to accept and appropriate $3,112,000 for the County Incentive Grant Program (CIGP); a Budget Transfer within the Central Transportation Benefit District fund in the amount of $2,400,000 from Easements/ROW to Infrastructure-Construction 466A Phase IIIB; and a Budget Transfer within the Federal/State Grant fund to move $3,611,561 from Infrastructure-Construction CR466A Phase III (860674.50041) to Infrastructure-Construction 466A Phase IIIB 860674.50073) Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-07-14 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved the Rezoning Consent Agenda, Tabs 1 and 2, as follows: 38 39 40 41 Tab 1 Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-07-14 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved Tab 6, Variance Case # PZ2025-240, Scharlach Property - W Thyme Avenue Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-07-14 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved Tab 7, Variance Case # PZ2025-342, Cliché Property Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-07-14 Second
  Seconded; the Board postponed Tab 8, Variance Case # PZ2025-343, Komos Property, to the September 1, 2026 BCC meeting. 39 40 TUFF SHED AT GRIFFIN Mr Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-07-14 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved Tab 9, Variance Case # PZ2025-396, Tuff Shed at Griffin. 40 OPERATION PARACHUTE Mr Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-07-14 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved Tab 10, Variance Case # PZ2026-19, Operation Parachute Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-07-14 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved Tab 11, Variance Case # PZ2026-37, Osprey Pointe Lot 9. 40 RODRIGUEZ AND GARCIA PROPERTY Mr Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-07-14 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved to foreclose on the existing liens Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-07-14 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved Ordinance 2026-28 amending Section 14.07.00, Lake County Code, Appendix E, Land Development Regulations, entitled Subdivisions, to bring the section into compliance with Chapter 2025-164, Laws of Florida, (Senate Bill 784 (2025)) Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-07-14 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved to advertise this item with a Type C, 25-foot landscape buffer Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-06-23 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved the minutes for the BCC meetings of April 28, 2026 (Regular Meeting) and May 4, 2026 (Special Meeting) as presented Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-06-23 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved to proclaim and recognize the last Sunday of June as Croqueta Day in Lake County Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-06-23 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller's Consent Agenda, Items 1 through 3, as follows: List of Warrants Notice is hereby provided 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 Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-06-23 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved the Consent Agenda, Tabs 3 through 15, pulling Tabs 4 and 7 to the regular agenda, as follows: 41 42 PROCLAMATIONS Recommend approval of Proclamation 2026-34 designating July 2026 as Park and Recreation Month in Lake County Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-06-23 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved the Supervisor of Elections request for precinct changes Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-06-23 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved Resolution 2026-70 in opposition to the Heart of Florida Deep Well Injection Project, and a cover letter directed to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-06-23 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved the Internal Subdivision Road Maintenance MSBU (Resolution 2026-73) and to establish a public hearing date of September 8, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-06-23 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved the DWTS MSBU (Resolution 2026-74) and to establish a public hearing date of September 8, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter Vote 3-1. Source
• 2026-06-23 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved Solid Waste initial assessment Resolution 2026-75 and to establish a public hearing date of September 8, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-06-23 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved Fire Rescue initial assessment Resolution 2026-76 and to establish a public hearing date of September 8, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-06-23 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved for Commissioner Sabatini, along with a member of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) going forward, to vote at every NACo conference Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-06-23 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved Pride in America Proclamation 2026-21 Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-06-23 Second
  Seconded; the Board tabled this item to the following BCC meeting Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-06-23 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved to advertise an Ordinance amending Section 14.07.00, Lake County Code, Appendix E, Land Development Regulations, entitled Subdivisions, to bring the section into compliance with Chapter 2025-164, Laws of Florida, (Senate Bill 784 (2025)) Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-05-19 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved the minutes for the BCC meeting of April 7, 2026 (Regular Meeting) as presented Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-05-19 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved Proclamation 2026-36 designating May 17-23, 2026, as National Emergency Medical Services Week Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-05-19 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved National Older Americans Month Proclamation 2026-43 Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-05-19 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved Proclamation 2026-44 honoring the Small Business Development Center at the University of Central Florida for receiving the U.S Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-05-19 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved Proclamation 2026-42 recognizing the Arching Oaks Art and Culture Center of Florida Budokan Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-05-19 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller's Consent Agenda, Items 1 through 4, as follows: List of Warrants Notice is hereby provided 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 Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-05-19 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved the Consent Agenda, Tabs 8 through 27, pulling Tab 28 to come back at a later time, and pulling Tabs 7, 9, 15, and 24 to the regular agenda as follows: 42 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Management and Budget Recommend approval of the Veterans Treatment Intervention Program Agreement that provides financial support to Lake County for aid in felony and/or misdemeanor pretrial or post- adjudicatory veteran treatment intervention programs Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-05-19 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved a Workers' Compensation Claim Settlement for a former employee who sustained an injury on April 17, 2024, in the amount of $45,000 (expenditure) Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-05-19 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved to send a letter of opposition to the City of Fruitland Park regarding the Vita Serena Development Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-05-19 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved the second amendment to the JPA between the City of Groveland and Lake County Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-05-19 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved Ordinance 2026-22 repealing Chapter 6.5, Lake County Code, entitled Cable Communications, and amending Section 18-3, Lake County Code, entitled Right- of-Way Utilization Permits Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-05-19 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved to appoint Ms Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-05-05 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved the minutes for the BCC meetings of March 10, 2026 (Regular Meeting), March 24, 2026 (Regular Meeting) and March 25, 2026 (Special Meeting) Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-05-05 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved a Termination and Release of Conservation Easement recorded in OR Book 820, Page 360, for property that is now in the City of Groveland Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-05-05 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved the FY 2027 Fire Assessment Study. 39 40 PUBLIC HEARINGS: REZONING REZONING CONSENT AGENDA The Chairman opened the public hearing Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-05-05 Motion
  Moved; the Board denied Tab 4, Rezoning Case #RZ-17-21-4, Cedar Creek Rural Conservation Subdivision Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-05-05 Second
  Seconded; the Board denied Tab 5, Rezoning Case # PZ2023-262, Iglesia Cristiana Pentecostal (RZ) Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-05-05 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved to include language in the County's grant agreements from 8 USC 1621 to establish a procedure for determining compliance with the Federal Immigration Law Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-05-05 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved to advertise an ordinance repealing Chapter 6.5, Lake County Code, entitled Cable Communications, and amending Section 18-3, Lake County Code, entitled Right-of-Way Utilization Permits Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-05-05 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved to appoint Mr Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-05-05 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved to appoint members to the Children's Services Council and applicable waivers, as follows: Ms Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-04-28 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved to reallocate funds within the project list, as presented Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-04-28 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved the minutes for the BCC meeting of March 3, 2026 (Regular Meeting) as presented Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-04-28 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved the following: Proclamation 2026-35 recognizing LifePointe Church for Cold Weather Sheltering; Proclamation 2026-31 recognizing May 3-9, 2026, as National Travel and Tourism Week; Proclamation 2026-32 designating May 2026 as Building Safety Month in Lake County; and Proclamation 2026-41 recognizing Community Legal Services for their 60th Anniversary Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-04-28 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller's Consent Agenda, Item 1, as follows: List of Warrants Notice is hereby provided 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 Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-04-28 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved this item for advertising with changes to the language for slope, cemetery open space, and wastewater treatment of 85 percent of nutrients Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-04-28 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved to issue a COPCN for the Office of Fire Rescue through June 18, 2028 Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-04-28 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved the following items: an amended budget for the Lake County Board of County Commissioners Fiscal Year 2026 to include a reconciliation of the beginning fund balance and other adjustments; and Resolution 2026-46 adopting a supplemental budget of $1,139,322,659 for Fiscal Year 2026 Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-04-28 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved to advertise this ordinance as written for the May 19, 2026 BCC meeting Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-04-14 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved the minutes for the BCC meetings of February 19, 2026 (Special Meeting) and February 24, 2026 (Regular Meeting) as presented Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-04-14 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller's Consent Agenda, Items 1 through 3, as follows: List of Warrants Notice is hereby provided 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 Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-04-14 Motion
  Moved; the Board tabled this item until the Lake County Tax Collector would be available to attend Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-04-14 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved to advertise the ordinance as proposed, amending Section 14.14.02, Lake County Code, Appendix E, Land Development Regulations, entitled Zoning Permits, to require a Homeowners Association Compliance Affidavit with Zoning Permit Applications Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-04-14 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved Ordinance 2026-16 creating Section 1.09.00, Lake County Code, Appendix E, Land Development Regulations, to be entitled Relief Concerning Declared Emergency Under Chapter 2025-190, Laws of Florida, in response to Senate Bill 180 (2025) Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-04-07 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved Tab 3, Rezoning Case # PZ2025-132, Greater Groves PUD Amendment (RZ) Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-03-24 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved the minutes for the BCC meetings of February 3, 2026 (Regular Meeting) and February 10, 2026 (Regular Meeting) as presented Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-03-24 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller's Consent Agenda, Items 1 and 2, as follows: List of Warrants Notice is hereby provided 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 Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-03-24 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved the Consent Agenda, Tabs 3 through 15, pulling Tab 16 to the regular agenda, as follows: PROCLAMATIONS Recommend approval of Proclamation 2026-20 designating April 19-25, 2026, as Lake Libraries Week in Lake County Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-03-24 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved to move forward with consolidating the fire assessment under Lake County Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-03-24 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved Ordinance 2026-12 amending Section 10.5-75, Lake County Code, entitled Burn Ban Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-03-24 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved to advertise a public hearing for the renewal of the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the Lake County Board of Commissioners, Office of Fire Rescue Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-03-24 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved to reappoint the following members to the Elder Affairs Coordinating Council, and applicable waiver, as follows: Mr Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-03-24 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved to appoint Mr Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-03-24 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved to appoint Mr Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-03-10 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller's Consent Agenda, Items 1 through 3, as follows: List of Warrants Notice is hereby provided 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 Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-03-10 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved the Consent Agenda, Tabs 4 through 10, pulling Tab 11 to the regular agenda, as follows: PROCLAMATIONS Recommend approval of Proclamation 2026-16 designating May 2026 as Law Enforcement Month in Lake County, per Commissioner Campione Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-03-10 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved Ordinance 2026-10 amending the Lake County Affordable Housing Assistance Trust Fund and Live Local Act requirements pursuant to Senate Bill 1730 (2025). 42 43 PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE 2026-11 TREE PROTECTION Ms Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-02-24 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved the minutes for the BCC meetings of January 6, 2026 (Regular Meeting) and January 20, 2026 (Regular Meeting) as presented Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-02-24 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved Proclamation 2026-14 designating March 2026 as Irish American Heritage Month Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-02-24 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller's Consent Agenda, Items 1 through 3, as follows: List of Warrants Notice is hereby provided 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 Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-02-24 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved the Consent Agenda, Tabs 4 through 21, pulling Tabs 5, 7 and 16 to the regular agenda, as follows: COUNTY ATTORNEY Recommend approval to remove an advisory committee member from the Sales Surtax Oversight Advisory Committee Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-02-24 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved a Liability Claim Settlement for a motor vehicle accident on May 20, 2025 Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-02-24 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved to accept public Right of Way and Easement Deeds that have been secured in conjunction with development, roadway, and stormwater projects Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-02-24 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved to advertise an Ordinance amending Section 9.02.00, Lake County Code, Land Development Regulations, entitled Tree Protection Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-02-10 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved to add an Emergency Agenda Item to the agenda regarding Senate Bill (SB) 686 and companion House Bill (HB) 691, which addressed agricultural enclaves Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-02-10 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved to direct their lobbyist to put in a lobbyist card to seek to amend this bill to preserve the current agricultural enclave laws as opposed to the changes included in the bill Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-02-10 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved the minutes for the BCC meeting of December 16, 2025 (Regular Meeting) as presented Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-02-10 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved to recommend that the book be accepted and to begin the process Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-02-10 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller's Consent Agenda, Items 1 through 6, as follows: List of Warrants Notice is hereby provided 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 Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-02-10 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved an Economic Development Hotel Incentive Grant Program award for Hotel Siena Holdings LLC pursuant to Section 7-5, Lake County Code, after finalization of an agreement, and for the Chairman to execute the Agreement upon review by the County Attorney's Office Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-02-10 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved, with the errata sheet, Ordinance 2026-7 amending Section 3.01.02, entitled Zoning District Use Regulations, Section 3.01.03, entitled Schedule of Permitted and Conditional Uses, and Section 3.01.04, entitled Key to Conditions in Table of Permitted and Conditional Uses, to be in compliance with Senate Bill 700 and House Bill 211 (2025), creating Section 3.03.00, to be entitled Specific Regulations Regarding Chicken Farms, Slaughterhouses, Egg-Processing Facilities, Hog Farms, and Riding Stables/Academies, and adjusting the zoning matrix to address statutory changes to the Live local Law set forth in Section 125.01055, Florida Statutes, effective July 1, 2025, pursuant to Chapter 125-172, Laws of Florida Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-02-10 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved these changes to Ordinance 2026-8 Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-02-10 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved to reappoint Mr Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-02-10 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved to reappoint Mr Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-02-03 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved Tab 3, Rezoning Case #PZ2025-18, Schofield Road PUD (RZ) Vote 5-0. Source

Dated public-record events, each with its source. Opinions and private life are out of scope.

Official Bio

https://www.lakecountyfl.gov/309/Board-of-County-Commissioners

Contact

Email: anthony.sabatini@lakecountyfl.gov
Phone: 352-343-9850
Office: 315 W. Main St., Tavares, FL 32778

Sources

• https://www.lakevotes.gov/186/County