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Lake County Board of County Commissioners District 3

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
  Voted no (recorded dissent); the Board approved to fund LEAD the $500,000 for an additional year Source
• 2026-09-08 Vote
  Voted no (recorded dissent); 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
  Split vote 3-2; 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
  Split vote 3-1; 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 21 more split votes and attendance entries

• 2026-08-11 Vote
  Split vote 4-1; 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
  Split vote 4-1; 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 Vote
  Split vote 3-1; the Board approved the following items: a Purchase Agreement for property with Wolf Branch LLC for the Round Lake Road Extension Project; a Pond Drainage Easement Agreement; to authorize the County Manager to execute any necessary amendments that do not have an additional fiscal impact; to authorize the Chairman to execute any necessary closing documents, including an Affidavit Affecting Real Property with County Attorney review and approval; and a budget transfer in the amount of $830,000 from ROW/Easement - Round Lake Road Segment II to ROW/Easement - Round Lake Road Segment I Source
• 2026-07-28 Vote
  Split vote 3-1; the Board approved Ordinance 2026-34 amending Section 9.01.06, Lake County Code, Appendix E, Land Development Regulations, entitled Landscape Buffer Requirements, to establish a minimum landscape buffer width for properties developing along public roadways Source
• 2026-06-23 Vote
  Voted no (recorded dissent); 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
  Arrived at 9:56 a.m. to the County Commission meeting. Source
• 2026-06-09 Vote
  Voted no (recorded dissent); the Board denied this item Source
• 2026-06-09 Vote
  Split vote 3-1; the Board approved to advertise an Ordinance dissolving the Board of Adjustment and transferring its functions to the Board of County Commissioners Source
• 2026-05-19 Vote
  Split vote 4-1; the Board approved Proclamation 2026-33 designating June 2026 as Tobacco - Free Parks Month in Lake County Source
• 2026-04-28 Vote
  Split vote 3-1; 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
  Split vote 3-1; the Board approved the following: Contract 26-902 with Nichols Contracting, Inc Source
• 2026-04-28 Vote
  Split vote 3-1; 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
  Split vote 3-1; 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
  Split vote 4-1; 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
  Voted no (recorded dissent); 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
  Split vote 3-2; 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
  Split vote 3-2; 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
• 2026-01-20 Vote
  Voted no (recorded dissent); the Board approved the proposals for a settlement in Lake County, Florida vs Source

All motions made and seconded (132)

• 2026-09-22 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation 2026-97, National Public Lands Proclamation 2026-98, and Proclamation 2026-92 declaring October 4 through 10, 2026, as National 4-H Week in Lake County, Florida Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-09-22 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller's Consent Agenda, Items 1 through 13, 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
• 2026-09-22 Motion
  Moved; 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 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved the following funding levels for Library Impact Fee Trust Fund Grant Applications: Lake County Library System eBook & eAudiobook Expansion at $200,000; Lake County Library System Library of Things Collection at $50,000; Lake County Library System Cagan Crossings Library Shelf Expansion at $28,224.01; Lake County Library System Paisley Branch Library Makerspace Workstation and Youth Book Collection at $13,348.21; Eustis Memorial Library Community Room Expansion at $157,936.63; and W.T Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-09-08 Second
  Seconded; 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
• 2026-09-08 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved the Fiscal Year 2027 recommended Drug Treatment Court budget Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-09-08 Second
  Seconded; 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 Resolution 2026-101 for Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU) for Internal Subdivision Roads for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2026, and the rate of assessment and the assessment roll Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-09-08 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved Ordinance 2026-42 repealing and replacing Chapter 22, Article I, Section 22-17, entitled Administrative Fees Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-09-01 Second
  Seconded; 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 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 Second
  Seconded; 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 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved to remove the language allowing density bonuses Vote 4-1. Source
• 2026-08-25 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved the following: moving forward with working on a P3 agreement, sending it out to bid rather than placing it with a registry; securing the services of Mr Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-08-25 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved to advertise an Ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 22, Article I, Section 22-17, entitled Administrative Fees Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-08-11 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved the minutes for the BCC meetings of June 9, 2026 (Regular Meeting) and June 23, 2026 (Regular Meeting) Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-08-11 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved to partner with Trust for Public Land and begin the process to purchase the CSX Corridor and connected parcels needed for the Wekiva Trail Project Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-08-11 Motion
  Moved; 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 Vote 4-1. Source
• 2026-08-11 Second
  Seconded; 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 Motion
  Moved; 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 table this item until the property owners could get with staff and bring back a good plan Vote 4-1. Source
• 2026-08-04 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved Tab 1, Variance Case # PZ2026-58, Alsept Property Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-08-04 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved Tab 3, Variance Case # PZ2026-101, Gifford Pool Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-08-04 Motion
  Moved; the Board tabled Tab 4, Variance Case # PZ2025-375, Escobedo Property, to the October 6, 2026 BCC meeting Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-07-28 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved the minutes for the BCC meetings of May 19, 2026 (Regular Meeting), May 21, 2026 (Special Meeting), and May 26, 2026 (Special Meeting), as presented Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-07-28 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 4-0. Source
• 2026-07-28 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved the Consent Agenda, Tabs 3 through 12, pulling Tab 11 to the regular agenda, as follows: COUNTY ATTORNEY Recommend approval to execute an Estoppel Letter regarding the Lease Agreement between Lake County and Southridge Shoppes (US), Inc., for the Sheriff located at 4215 County Road 561, in Tavares Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-07-28 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved the following items: a Purchase Agreement for property with Wolf Branch LLC for the Round Lake Road Extension Project; a Pond Drainage Easement Agreement; to authorize the County Manager to execute any necessary amendments that do not have an additional fiscal impact; to authorize the Chairman to execute any necessary closing documents, including an Affidavit Affecting Real Property with County Attorney review and approval; and a budget transfer in the amount of $830,000 from ROW/Easement - Round Lake Road Segment II to ROW/Easement - Round Lake Road Segment I Vote 3-1. Source
• 2026-07-28 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved to establish maximum millage rates to be included in the Truth in Millage (TRIM) notifications, to hold public hearings at 5:05 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, and Tuesday, September 22, 2026, and to advertise these public hearings Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-07-28 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved Ordinance 2026-33 creating Section 3.03.00, Lake County Code, Land Development Regulations, to be entitled, Certified Recovery Residences, and amending Appendix E, Chapter II, Lake County Code, Land Development Regulations, entitled Definitions, and Chapter III, Section 3.01.03, entitled, Schedule of Permitted and Conditional Uses Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-07-28 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved Ordinance 2026-34 amending Section 9.01.06, Lake County Code, Appendix E, Land Development Regulations, entitled Landscape Buffer Requirements, to establish a minimum landscape buffer width for properties developing along public roadways Vote 3-1. Source
• 2026-07-28 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved to reappoint Mr Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-07-14 Second
  Seconded; 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 Second
  Seconded; the Board tabled Tab 5, Rezoning Case # PZ2025-83, Tiger Paw Estates PUD (RZ) to no later than the October 6, 2026 BCC meeting Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-07-14 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved Tab 6, Variance Case # PZ2025-240, Scharlach Property - W Thyme Avenue Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-07-14 Motion
  Moved; 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 to advertise this item with a Type C, 25-foot landscape buffer Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-06-23 Second
  Seconded; 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 Second
  Seconded; 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 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 4-0. Source
• 2026-06-23 Motion
  Moved; 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 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved the Supervisor of Elections request for precinct changes Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-06-23 Motion
  Moved; 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 Second
  Seconded; 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 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 Second
  Seconded; 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 the Joint Planning Agreement (JPA) between the Town of Montverde and Lake County Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-06-23 Second
  Seconded; 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 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved Pride in America Proclamation 2026-21 Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-06-23 Motion
  Moved; the Board tabled this item to the following BCC meeting Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-06-23 Motion
  Moved; 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
• 2026-06-09 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved the Rezoning Consent Agenda, Tabs 1 and 2, as follows: Tab 1 Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-06-09 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved Tab 4, Rezoning Case #PZ2026-76, Wiggins CR 439, LLC (CUP), with the changes provided by Ms Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-06-09 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved Tab 5, Rezoning Case # PZ2025-186, Jones Property - Whitney Rd (RZ), and Tab 6, Rezoning Case # PZ2025-186, Jones Property - Whitney Rd Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-06-09 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved Ordinance 2026-24 repealing Article VIII, Chapter 3, Lake County Code, entitled Pain Management Clinics Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-06-09 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved the following items: to advertise an Ordinance creating Section 3.03.00, Lake County Code, Land Development Regulations, to be entitled, Certified Recovery Residences, and amending Appendix E, Chapter II, Lake County Code, Land Development Regulations, entitled Definitions, and Chapter III, Section 3.01.03, entitled, Schedule of Permitted and Conditional Uses, as required per Senate Bill 954 (2025); and to authorize, if accepted by a majority plus one vote, to conduct the Second Public Hearing of the proposed Ordinance at 9:00 a.m., rather than at 5:05 p.m. as required by Section 125.66(4), Florida Statutes Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-06-09 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved to advertise an Ordinance dissolving the Board of Adjustment and transferring its functions to the Board of County Commissioners Vote 3-1. Source
• 2026-05-19 Motion
  Moved; 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 Proclamation 2026-33 designating June 2026 as Tobacco - Free Parks Month in Lake County Vote 4-1. Source
• 2026-05-19 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved to provide Tourist Development Tax funding for marketing/promotional fees and related expenses for Discover Lake County to be designated as a proud partner of the USATF, and to authorize the Chair to execute the Marketing Agreement Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-05-19 Second
  Seconded; 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 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved the second amendment to the JPA between the City of Groveland and Lake County Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-05-19 Second
  Seconded; 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 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved Ordinance 2026-23 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
• 2026-05-19 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved to advertise an Ordinance repealing Article VIII, Chapter 3, Lake County Code, entitled Pain Management Clinics Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-05-19 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved to appoint Ms Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-05-05 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved the Consent Agenda, Tabs 6 through 9, pulling Tabs 4 and 5 to the regular agenda, as follows: INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Facilities Management Recommend approval: 1 Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-05-05 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved a Partial Release of Deed of Conservation Easement Standard with Third-Party Beneficiary Rights related to an eminent domain case with Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX), Case No. 2023-CA-2713, and for the Chairman to execute the partial release Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-05-05 Second
  Seconded; 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 Second
  Seconded; 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 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 Second
  Seconded; 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 Second
  Seconded; 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 Consent Agenda, Tabs 7 through 23, pulling Tabs 11 and 14 to the regular agenda as follows: PROCLAMATIONS Recommend approval and adoption of ALS Awareness Month Proclamation 2026-29, per Commissioner Morris Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-04-28 Motion
  Moved; 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 Vote 3-1. Source
• 2026-04-28 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved the following: Contract 26-902 with Nichols Contracting, Inc Vote 3-1. Source
• 2026-04-28 Second
  Seconded; 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 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved to issue a COPCN for the Office of Fire Rescue through June 18, 2028 Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-04-28 Motion
  Moved; 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 Vote 3-1. Source
• 2026-04-28 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved to send a thank you letter for partnering with the County for the America 250 flags in the City of Tavares downtown, signed by all of the Commissioners Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-04-28 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved to advertise this ordinance as written for the May 19, 2026 BCC meeting Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-04-28 Motion
  Moved; 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 Vote 3-1. Source
• 2026-04-14 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved Proclamation 2026-18 designating April 12 through 18, 2026, as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-04-14 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved the following items: Contract 26-903 with Qualis General Contracting, LLC (Tampa, FL) for the Supervisor of Elections Building Commercial Tenant Improvements; a budget transfer in the amount of $871,991 from Buildings to Leasehold Improvements; a budget transfer in the amount of $87,149 from Repair and Maintenance to Leasehold Improvements; and to authorize the Office of Procurement Services to execute all supporting documentation, noting that the estimated fiscal impact is $3,119,387 (expenditure — $2,835,807 plus $283,580 for contingency purposes) Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-04-14 Motion
  Moved; 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 Vote 4-1. Source
• 2026-04-14 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved to appoint Mr Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-04-07 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved the Rezoning Consent Agenda, Tabs 1 and 2, pulling Tab 3 to the regular agenda, as follows: Tab 1 Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-04-07 Motion
  Moved; 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 to move forward with consolidating the fire assessment under Lake County Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-03-24 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved to advertise this item for a public hearing at the next available meeting Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-03-24 Motion
  Moved; 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
• 2026-03-10 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved Proclamation 2026-19 declaring March 15 through 21, 2026 as Florida Surveyors and Mappers week Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-03-10 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved the following: to initiate a Real Estate Purchase and Sales Agreement for Property with Mr Vote 4-1. Source
• 2026-03-10 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved Ordinance 2026-11 amending Section 9.02.00, Lake County Code, Land Development Regulations, entitled Tree Protection with a change to clarify the height of the tree measurement as 54 inches from the ground Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-03-10 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved Resolution 2026-27 Expressing Opposition to the Rural Boundary Amendment proposed as an Amendment to Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 208 (2026) Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-03-03 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved to advertise an ordinance allowing the County Manager and the Fire Chief, or his designee, to look at different factors and not just the KBDI Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-02-24 Second
  Seconded; 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 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 Vote 3-2. Source
• 2026-02-24 Motion
  Moved; 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 Motion
  Moved; 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
• 2026-02-24 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved to advertise an Ordinance amending the Lake County Affordable Housing Assistance Trust Fund and Live Local Act requirements pursuant to Senate Bill 1730 (2025) Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-02-24 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved the Five-Year Destination Strategic Plan Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-02-24 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved to appoint the following members to the Lake County Library Advisory Board: Ms Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-02-10 Second
  Seconded; 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 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved the Consent Agenda, Tabs 5 through 7, pulling Tabs 3 and 4 to the regular agenda, as follows: COMMUNITY SERVICES Tourism Recommend approval: 1 Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-02-10 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved to have the Office of Procurement Services add a column to dictate the repair cost going forward Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-02-10 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved to declare the items listed on the attached inventory as surplus, authorize their removal from the County's official fixed asset records, and authorize the Office of Procurement Services Director to execute all necessary documentation Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-02-10 Motion
  Moved; 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 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 Vote 3-2. Source
• 2026-02-10 Second
  Seconded; 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 the following items: the Public Lands and Trails Acquisition Program Process Flowchart; the Public Lands Scoring Criteria, including direction on conservation easements being included; and the Greenways and Trails Scoring Criteria Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-02-10 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved to reappoint Mr Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-02-03 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved Resolution 2026-15 to post “No Trucks Over 10 Tons Local Delivery Only” signs on Thrill Hill Road Vote 5-0. Source
• 2026-01-20 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved the minutes for the BCC meetings of December 2, 2025 (Regular Meeting) and December 9, 2025 (Special Meeting) as presented Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-01-20 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved the Consent Agenda, Tabs 3 through 14, pulling Tab 14 to the regular agenda, as follows: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Procurement Services Recommend approval to declare the items listed on the attached inventory as surplus, authorize their removal from the County's official fixed asset records, and authorize the Office of Procurement Services Director to execute all necessary documentation Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-01-20 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved the following items: to accept a Wildlife Corridor Dedication Deed consistent with the Wellness Way Area Plan, subject to receipt of acceptable survey, title commitment, and satisfactory results of due diligence items as determined by the County Manager and County Attorney; to authorize the Chairman to execute any necessary transfer/closing documents; and to authorize County staff to conduct due diligence (environmental testing and survey) Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-01-20 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved Ordinance 2026-3 renumbering Section 3-5, Lake County Code, entitled Silver Glen Springs Run, to Section 5-4, Lake County Code, amending the section to designate Silver Glen Springs Run as a Noise Sensitive Zone, and providing penalties for violations Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-01-20 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved an amended budget for Fiscal Year 2026, which include d a reconciliation of the beginning fund balance and other adjustments, and Resolution 2026-10 for a supplemental budget for Fiscal Year 2026 Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-01-20 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved Resolution 2026-11 to vacate a platted driveway, walkway, and cul-de-sac easement within Lots 200, 201, 218, 219 as shown on the Dora Pines, Unit 1 plat Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-01-20 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved the vacation and the developers agreement with the changes of 41 the development taking on the responsibility of this easement in perpetuity with a guarantee of $1 million in insurance required with indemnification and the agreement being assignable to the HOA Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-01-20 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved Resolution 2026-13 to advertise a public hearing to vacate a portion of an unnamed platted Right-of-Way easement with the County retaining a 33- foot right of way Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-01-06 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved to add an emergency agenda item to allow Commissioner Sabatini to vote remotely Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-01-06 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved to allow Commissioner Sabatini to vote remotely Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-01-06 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
• 2026-01-06 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved the Consent Agenda, Tabs 3 through 7, pulling Tab 4 to the regular agenda, as follows: PUBLIC SAFETY Fire Rescue Recommend retroactive approval of an agreement with AdventHealth to receive funding to support Lake County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-01-06 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved the following items: a Subordination Agreement related to the Agreement between Lake County and ECG Florida 2023 III, LP, for Affordable Housing Multi - Family Impact Fee Waiver for the Urick Street Apartments Project; for the County Manager to execute the Subordination Agreement substantially similar to the form attached upon finalization of the construction and conversion of the project from a construction loan to a permanent loan, with review and approval of the County Attorney's Office; and for the County Manager to execute future Subordination Agreements related to other Affordable Housing Multi-Family Impact Fee Waiver projects, with review and approval of the County Attorney's Office Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-01-06 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved to table this item Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-01-06 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved to table an Ordinance amending Section 16.00.02, Lake County Code, Appendix E, Land Development Regulations (LDR), entitled Wellness Way Development Standards regarding Landscaping Regulations Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-01-06 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved the Rezoning Consent Agenda Tab 1, as follows: Tab 1 Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-01-06 Second
  Seconded; the Board approved Tab 5, Rezoning Case # PZ2023-318, Butler Property (CUP) Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-01-06 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved to advertise an Ordinance renumbering Section 3-5, Lake County Code, entitled Silver Glen Springs Run, to Section 5-4, Lake County Code, amending the section to designate Silver Glen Springs Run as a Noise Sensitive Zone, and providing penalties for violations Vote 4-0. Source
• 2026-01-06 Motion
  Moved; the Board approved to appoint Ms Vote 4-0. 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: kirby.smith@lakecountyfl.gov
Phone: 352-343-9850
Office: 315 W. Main St., Tavares, FL 32778

Sources

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