A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AUGUST 16, 1983
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, August 16, 1983, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board of County Commissioner's Meeting Room, Lake County Courthouse, Tavares, Florida. Commissioners present at the meeting were: Thomas J. Windram, Chairman: James R. Carson, Jr.; Claude E. Smoak; C. A. "Lex" Deems; and Glenn C. Burhans. Others present were: James C. Watkins, Clerk; Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney: and Mary C. Grover, Secretary.
Mr. Watkins gave the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Burhans.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of August 9, 1983, as amended.
COMMUNICATIONS
Commr. Windram informed the Board he had received a telephone call from Mrs. Lillian Key inquiring if the Commissioners would be interested in putting an advertisement in the program in regards to the Leesburg Air Fair in October. He stated that he explained to Mrs. Key that the County did legal advertising, but did not spend County money for that type of advertising. The Board directed the secretary to contact Mrs. Key informing her that the Board was not interested in placing an advertisement in the program.
COUNTY PROPERTY/PUBLIC WORKS/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Commr. Burhans informed the Board he had received a letter from Mr. Terre11 Davis, County Forester, requesting the Board consider leasing or donating a tract of surplus land for a tower location. The Board referred Mr. Davis' request to Mike Willett, Director of Development & Public Works.
RESOLUTIONS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the Proclamation proclaiming September 30,.and October 1, 1983, as Bahia Temple's Paper Drive Days as requested by the Shrine Club.
PUBLIC HEALTH
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the reasons for denial of certificates to construct more nursing home beds in Lake County as submitted by Mr. Lonnie Strickland, Administrator, and directed a copy be sent to the North Central Florida Health Planning Council, Inc.
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/WATER AUTHORITY
Commr. Smoak informed the Board he had received an Interlocal Agreement between Lake County and the Oklawaha Basin Recreation and Water Conservation and Control Authority designating the Water Authority as the lead agency in the supervision of all aquatic plant treatment and control in Lake County. The Board directed a copy be made for each Commissioner for their review.
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/LIBRARIES
Commr. Smoak informed the Board he had received an Agreement between Lake County and the City of Eustis which provides administrative services for the County-wide Public Library System. The Board directed a copy be made for each Commissioner for their review.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/WELFARE
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Myra Smith, Welfare Director, to attend the State Association of County Commissioners 54th Annual Conference and Exhibition in Orlando, September 14-16, 1983, at an estimated cost of $217.50.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ELECTIONS
Mrs. Emogene Stegall, Supervisor of Elections, addressed the Board to request the purchase of 16 voting machines. She stated that there were funds available for the purchase in her Elections budget. She also informed the Board that a moving company would be hired.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of 16 voting machines from St. John's County, at a cost of $150.00 each plus the cost of the moving van and authorized the necessary transfer of funds within Mrs. Stegall's budget.
HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY
Commr. Carson presented the Board with two Orange County Housing Finance Authority, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds documents for the Board's review.
BIDS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Purchasing Department to extend County Bid #210-009-83 for filled Rip Rap Bags to Golden Triangle Builders Supply, Mt. Dora, through November 1, 1983, at the present rate.
BONDS - CONTRACTOR
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following new contractor bonds and cancellations:
NEW
444-84 Paul I. Smith d/b/a Paul I. Smith Concrete (General)
1265-83 Albert W. Maluda (Roofing)
1530-83 Kenneth R. Martin d/b/a Adair Pools, Inc. (Swimming Pool)
1674-84 Robert C. Kohn (Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical)
3009-84 Frank E. Stillman, III (Painting)
4043-83 Frank T. Zarra d/b/a Zarra Builders (Building)
CANCELLATIONS
1763-80 Elex Roger Scroggins for Amer Electric, Inc.
1987-81 Wilma J. Holley d/b/a Holley Roofing
3005-77 A. L. Gonzales d/b/a Ampertek, Inc.
LICENSES & PERMITS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following gun permits and bonds and additions & deletions:
Renewals
Frederick C. Belton William T. Daley
Theresa A. Belton William R. Warbritton
Additions & Deletions
Gordon I. Caldie
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/INDIGENTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of warrants #34541 through #34799 for the following accounts:
General Revenue
Fine & Forfeiture
County Transportation Trust Fund
Revenue Sharing
Mosquito Control
Aquatic Weed
N. E. Hospital
N. E. Ambulance
N. W. Ambulance
Section 8
CETA
COR Buildings
Nursing Home
Landfill
Special Assessment
The motion also approved payment for the following Indigents:
Fisherman's Cove for Michael Polk-------------$50/August
Willie Mae Barrett for Barbara Green----------$50/August
Maggie L. Noles for Vickie Morris-------------$5O/August
Sam Moreno for Barbara Armstrong--------------$5O/August
BUDGET TRANSFERS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following budget transfers:
GENERAL FUND
Please transfer $4,500.00 from account 001-519-1-00-01-020-450 Insurance to account 001-519-1-00-01-020-319 ($2,500.00) Other Professional Services; to account 001-519-1-00-01-020-462 ($2,000.00) Equipment Maintenance. Reason: Overexpended.
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
Please transfer $100.00 from account 001-513-1-00-15-010-400 Travel & Per Diem to account 001-513-1-00-15-010-495 ($50.00) Advertising to account 001-513-1-00-15-010-510 ($50.00) Office Supplies. Reason: Overexpended.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Please transfer $2,500.00 from account 001-599-1-00-99-000- 999 Contingency to account 001-562-1-00-30-000-821 Tubercular Care. Reason: Overexpended.
CIRCUIT COURT/BAILIFFS
Please transfer $820.00 from account 001-516-1-00-52-020-510 Office Supplies to account 001-516-1-00-52-020-410 ($320.00) Communications; to account 001-516-1-00-52-020-540 ($500.00) Books, Publications & Dues. Reason: Overexpended.
AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT
Please transfer $2,000.00 from account 001-537-1-00-43-000- 10, $3,596.00 from account 001-537-1-00-43-000-220; to account 001-537- 1-00-43-000-640 ($5,596.00) Machinery & Equipment. Reason: To buy mower. Approved by Board of County Commissioners
Please transfer $200.00 from account 001-537-1-00-43-000-220 Retirement Contributions to account 001-537-1-00-43-000-520 Operating Supplies. Reason: To buy hand mower for lawn trim work.
COUNTY COURTS
Please transfer $600.00 from account 111-599-7-00-99-000-999 Contingency Reserve to account 111-516-1-00-50-000-411 ($60.00) Postage; to account 111-516-1-00-50-000-510 ($140.00) Office Supplies to account 111-516-1-00-50-000-540 ($400.00) Books, Publications & Dues. Reason: Overexpended.
COUNTY PROBATION
Please transfer $280.00 from account 111-523-1-00-50-500-400 Travel & Per Diem to account 111-523-1-00-50-500-410 Communications. Reason: Over-expended.
MOSQUITO CONTROL
Please transfer $500.00 from account 116-562-1-00-29-110-523 Chemical to account 116-562-l-00-29-520 Operating Supplies. Reason: Overexpended.
AQUATIC WEED CONTROL
Please transfer $35.00 from account 118-537-1-00-29-200-420 Transportation to account 118-537-l-00-29-200-462 Equipment Maintenace. Reason: Overexpended.
Please transfer $l,OOO.OO from account 118-537-l-00-29-200- 523 Chemicals to account 118-537-l-00-29-200-529 Misc. Supplies or Materials. Reason: Overexpended.
PERSONNEL
Please transfer $150.00 from account 001-513-1-00-14-000-463 Buildinq/Grounds Maintenance to account 001-513-1-00-14-000-495 Advertising. Reason: Overexpended.
LAKE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION
Please transfer $175.00 from account 001-537-1-00-44-000-400 Travel and Per Diem to account 001-537-1-00-44-000-410 Communications. Reason: Overexpended.
ASSESSMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Satisfaction of Assessment Liens for persons in the following subdivisions:
Western Shores Eustis Heights
Florida Fruitland Park Tropical Homesites
Sunny Dell Park, 1st Addition Bar-Bell Mobile Home Village
Thomas Holdings Golfview Subdivision
Springs, Bath & Yacht Club Hilltop Subdivision
PUBLIC WORKS/LICENSES & PERMITS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the application for a Garbage Collection Franchise for Laid Law Waste Systems.
MUNICIPALITIES/COURTHOUSE/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/
TAX COLLECTOR
Commr. Smoak reported to the Board on the space which is available in the building now housing T. Keith Hall's Office in the City of Clermont in regards to the South Lake Annex. He stated that Mr. Meadows, owner of the office space at Sunnyside Plaza, has offered the County the same contract as he currently has with Mr. Hall with the exception that the lease would be for one (1) year at $200.00/month with the option to renew one (1) year at $225.00/month.
He informed the Board that the City of Clermont has not been officially approached as to possible cancellation of the lease on the old library building. He further informed the Board that Lake/Sumter Community College had expressed an interest in using a portion of the old library building.
Mr. Mike Willett, Director of Development & Public Works, stated he felt there was adequate office space in the Sunnyside Plaza to house the Annex. Commr. Smoak also stated that there would be no need to make alterations to the parking lot at the Plaza.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized Commr. Smoak to proceed with drawing up an agreement between Lake County and Mr. Meadows for a one (1) year contract beginning October 1, 1983, terminating September 30, 1984, with a one (1) year option to renew with the same terms and conditions as the lease between Mr. Meadows and T. Keith Hall, Tax Collector.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized Commr. Smoak to meet with the City of Clermont and Lake/Sumter Community College to determine the best use of the old library building and report back to the Board at the next meeting with the City's decision.
SHERIFF/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the request from Sheriff Griffin for monies in the amount of $35.00 to reimburse the Sheriff's
Department for registration fees paid to the University of Florida for the Criminal Justice Workshop Series attended by Mr. Christopher Giachetti, pursuant to Lake County Ordinance 1982-1.
Commr. Burhans was not present for the vote.
CETA
Commr . Windram read a letter to the Board from the State of Florida, Division of Employment and Training, in reference to Mr. Flowers', CETA Director, letter of July 13, 1983, appealing the Final Order dated July 6, 1983, issued by the State disallowing $1,850 in funds expended by Lake County in the operation of Fiscal Year 1981. He informed the Board that the Grant Officer overruled the decision of the Hearing Officer in favor of the CETA Department.
LANDFILLS
Mr. Mike Willett, Director of Development & Public Works, addressed the Board regarding interviews being held for a consultant firm for the Astatula Landfill Study and Loghouse Landfill Study. Mr. Ted Wicks, Pollution Control Director, also addressed the Board to discuss the consultant selection process which was held July 28, 1983.
Commr. Windram announced that Jones, Edmunds & Associates had been delayed and had requested that their interview be rescheduled. Mr. Ford, County Attorney, explained that the Board had two alternatives, one being to interview all three firms, rank them, and then call first choice back in to discuss fees. He stated the second option would be take the interviews in the order as recommended by the Consultant Selection Committee and begin negotiations with the first firm. It was the feeling of the Board to interview the consultants as recommended by the Committee and postponed interviews until Jones, Edmunds & Associates would be present.
PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA
BIDS/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board awarded the bid for traffic paint for the Public Works Department to Glidden Coating and Resins.
BIDS/ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board awarded the contract for Park Holland Road, #l-5110 and Michigan Avenue, #l-5109 Design Build Construction Lump Sum Project No. 14-83 to Trac Roadbuilders, Inc. in the amount of $55,892.70, low bid.
On a notion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board awarded the contract for Hull Road, #3-0942, and Wikel Lane, #3-0842 Design Build Construction Lump Sum Project No. 19-83 to Superior Asphalt Company, Inc., in the amount of $124,163.91, low bid.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board awarded the contract for C-44A Guardrail Design Build Construction Lump Sum Project No. 20-83 to Superior Asphalt Company, Inc., in the amount of $63,424.70, low bid.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following payments to Superior Asphalt Company, Inc.:
1. Final payment on Project No. 9-83 for Mt. Homer Road, #4-4955 and Kurt Street in the amount of $5,511.22 (Revenue Sharing).
2. Final payment on Project No. SA-10 for North Palm Circle in the amount of $6,672.80 (County Funding and Special Assessment).
3. Partial payment on Project No. 17-83 for Wiygul Road, #5-7581 in the amount of $45,599.50 (Revenue Sharing).
No action was taken regarding the reyuest for final payment to Superior Asphalt Company, Inc. on Project #16-83 for C-450 Crosspipe.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved partial payment to Trac Roadbuilders, Inc. on Project No. SA-8 for Western Shores in the amount of $30,341.25 (County Funding and Special Assessment).
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved partial payment on Project No. 13-83 for C-48 in the amount of $32,846.41 (Secondary Funding).
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried, the Board approved partial payment to Asphalt Pavers, Inc., for Project No. 15-83, C-44A and C-44C in the amount of $32,258.25 (Secondary Funding).
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved partial payment to Hewitt Contracting Company, Inc., for Project No. 11-83, #2-4106 Casteen Road, #2-4105 Flatwood Road, #2-4006 Youngs Road and #2-4007 El Rancho Road in the amount of $42,936.30 (Revenue Sharing).
ASSESSMENTS/RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the following roads into the County maintenance system upon completions of a special assessment project:
1. Virginia Drive and the Extension #l-5241A
2. Jeffrey Court #l-5241B
3. Richard Court #l-5241C
4. James Place #l-5241D
DEEDS/RIGHT-OF-WAY, ROADS, EASEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the following Right-of- Way Deeds on Cherry Lake Road, #3-1833:
1.Veramar, Inc.
2.Mitchell Groves, Inc.
3.Winifred Cory Jobbins
4.Janet C. Hill
5.Alfred H. Hill, Sr. and Janet C. Hill
6.Double Lake Investment Company, Inc.
7.Robert S. Vurnett, Estate
8.Imogene Brown, John W. Peelle and Mary Sparks
9.Apshawa Groves, Inc.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the Drainage Easement on on Park Holland Road, #l-5110 from EWB Groves, Inc.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted a Right-of-Way Deed on Marion County Road, #l-8010 and Hayward Grove Road, #l-8109 from Blaine and Doris Shaffer.
LANDFILLS
Commr. Windram announced that the interview for a consultant for the Astatula Landfill Study would now begin and that the interviews would begin with Jones, Edmunds & Associates.
Mr. Bob Edmunds, from Jones, Edmunds & Associates, Inc., addressed the Board and apologized for being late. He presented the Board with a brochure regarding the Company and gave a brief background on the Company's experience with landfill permitting.
At this time Mr. Edmunds introduced Mr. David Keough who discussed the scope of the project. Mr. Keough presented the Board with an outline of DER's guidelines of hydrogeologic data which is essential for permit application review, evaluations and ground water monitoring network design.
Mr. Frank Derabi, Engineer, addressed the Board to discuss his concern with the groundwater protection. He informed the Board that he was a former employee of DER.
Mr. Edmunds then addressed the Board to summarize their presentation. He informed the Board that the Company would not have to contract out for any services with the exception of the field borings.
Discussion occurred regarding the fees for this project. Mr. Edmunds stated they did not have a cost proposal as the scope needed to be negotiated with DER. He informed the Board of the Company's preliminary cost figures:
Astatula Landfill - $30,000 ($12,000 of which would be
for boring drillings)
Loghouse Road Landfill - $15,000 ($7,500 of which would
be for boring drillings)
Mr. Edmunds stated that he could provide the Board with an estimate of the man hour cost.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to engage Jones, Edmunds & Associates, Inc. as consultants for the Astatula Landfill Study and authorized them to proceed to negotiate with DER a work plan acceptable to DER necessary to permit the Astatula and Loghouse locations and come back to the Board with a firm proposal after negotiations with DER.
Mr. Edmunds explained that he would submit a detailed financial report.
The Board discussed the Competitive Negotiations Act as it is currently written.
ROADS-COUNTY, STATE
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved to release the following road reservations from the Department of Transportation from the following deed numbers:
#2738, All but 25 feet from the centerline of Prestwick Avenue in the Mt. Plymouth area.
#2838, All but 25 feet from the centerline of Hoylake Street in the Mt. Plymouth area..
#2834, All but 25 feet from the centerline of Duxbury Avenue, Sunningdale Street, Baird Avenue, Sleepy Hollow Street, and Pinehurst Street all in the Mt. Plymouth area.
#2521, All but 25 feet from the centerline of Georgia Street in the Lake Kathryn area.
#2782, All but 25 feet from the centerline of Eufaula Way in the Mt. Plymouth area.
Commr . Carson was not present for the vote.
POLLUTION CONTROL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Ted Wicks, Director of Pollution Control, and David Rosenau, Pollution Control, to attend the quarterly meeting of the Florida Local Environmental Regulation Association and Department of Environmental Regulation to be held in Tallahassee, Florida, on August 29 and 30, 1983, at an estimated total cost of $187.50.
SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to release the Irrevocable Letter of Credit for maintenance purposes on Sunshine View Subdivision, 1st Addition.
BONDS - MOBILE HOME
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the requests from the following to live in mobile homes on the same piece of property on which their conventional dwellings are being built; subject to the proper bonds being posted and with the stipulation that the mobile homes will be removed from the property upon completion of the conventional dwellings or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners:
1. Abe and Greta Roth - Eustis Area - District #4
2. Robert Pyle - Pine Lakes Area - District #4
3. James D. Spillers - Lake Yale Area - District #5
GAME & FRESH WATER FISH COMMISSION/MEETINGS
Mr. Bill Johnson, Florida Game & Fresh Water Fish Commission, addressed the Board to give an update on the progress on the Lake Griffin drawdown project. He invited the Commissioners to attend a public meeting at Lake/Sumter Community College on August 23, 1983, at 7:30 p.m. regarding the project.
CETA
Mr. James Flowers, CETA Director, addressed the Board requesting approval of the Job Training Partnership Act Administrative Agreement. He stated that this agreement would designate the Volusia, Lake and Flagler Private Industry Council, Inc. as the grant recipient and the entity to administer the new Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) funding for the three (3) county Service Delivery Area.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the Chairman to sign the Administrative Agreement as recommended by Mr. Flowers, CETA Director.
CETA
Mr. James Flowers, CETA Director, addressed the Board regarding two (2) options which are available to the new VLF-PIC, Inc. on computer service and equipment for Lake County. He stated that the first option would be to provide to local staff (1) a CRT; (2) a printer; (3) a modem; (4) installation and (5) free computer time. He informed the Board that this equipment would be linked to the Department through a Suncom Line with an IBM 34 computer in Daytona Beach. He stated that the second option would be for the VLF-PIC, Inc. to provide the Department with (1) an IBM 5110 (a professional series personal computer) which has an internal twin disc memory: (2) a printer; (3) software and the necessary communication linkage device to tap the IBM 34 in Daytona Beach. Mr. Flowers informed the Board that the cost of either system would be approximately $16,000 and would come from this current year's CETA Administrative funds.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized Mr. Flowers, CETA Director, to further explore the two options as discussed and also authorized Mr. Flowers to work in conjunction with the County Attorney's office to develop an agreement for such equipment services and report back to the Board.
CETA
Mr. James Flowers, CETA Director, informed the Board that the CETA Department would now be answering their telephones as Lake County Private Industry Council.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 12:lO p.m. the Chairman announced the Board would recess for lunch with each Commissioner lunching individually. The Board reconvened at 2:00 p.m. for the remainder of the Public Works Agenda.
PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA
ROAD CLOSINGS - Portion of Clark Avenue - Petition #322
Mr. Steve Richey, attorney representing the petitioner, was present to discuss the closing with the Board.
It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the August 3, 1983, and August 10, 1983, editions of the Sentinel Star, Lake Little Sentinel.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried, the Board approved the vacating of the portion of Clark Avenue according to the Plat of Silver Lake Estates, Plat Book 10, pages 66-69 contiguous to the north 30 feet of the easterly 115 feet of Lot 2 and the north 30 feet of Lot 3, Cove Subdivision, Plat Book 25, page 65, Public Records of Lake County, Florida, for Christensen and Lammers, by Steve Richey, as per Petition No. 322.
Commr. Deems was not present for the vote.
ROAD CLOSINGS - Unnamed Roadway - Sunshine View Subdivision
Petition #324
Mr. J. Vander Meer, petitioner, was present to discuss the request with the Board. Discussion occurred closing the entire roadway 30 feet instead of 15 feet.
A motion was made by Commr. Smoak, which was seconded by Commr. Burhans to approve the vacation of the west 15 feet of an unnamed roadway abutting Lots 12, 14, 15, and a drainage easement of Sunshine View Subdivision, 1st Addition. Discussion occurred regarding readvertising the closing for the entire 30 feet.
Commr. Smoak withdrew his motion and Commr. Burhans withdrew
his second.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Public Works Department to readvertise the vacating of the entire 30 feet from Anderson Hill Road back to the intersection and postponed this request until September 13, 1983, at 9:30 a.m.
CLOSINGS ROAD
Permission to Advertise Petition #326
No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board. Mr. Mike Willett, Director of Development & Public Works, informed the Board that the request was for the vacation of a County maintained road. The Board discussed the Board's policy on vacating a County maintained road. It was noted that in the past that exchanges have been made for the closing of roads that have been maintained by the County. The Board directed Mr. Ford, County Attorney, to research the closing of a County maintained road and to report back to the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board granted permission to advertise the vacating of a portion of Country Squire Road, #5-8687 lying north of Fisherman's Road, #5-8589 in Section 20, Township 17 South, Range 28 East in Lake County, Florida for Phil Reece, by Robert Farner, as per Petition No. 326, with the stipulation that an exchange of monetary value be made upon closing of the road.
Permission to Advertise - Petition #327
Mrs. Burt, petitioner, was present to discuss the request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board granted permission to advertise to vacate the north 15 feet of an unnamed road along the north line of Tract 40, Groveland Farms, Plat Book 2, page 10, Public Records of Lake County, Florida, for Eugenia Burt, as per Petition #327
Permission to Advertise - Petition #328
Mr. Jim Thomas, representing the Petitioner, was present to discuss the request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board granted permission to advertise to vacate the portions of Seventh Street between Blocks 26 and 27 and Blocks 22 and 23 north of the railroad, and the portion of Sixth Street between Blocks 27 and 28 in Craig's Addition, Plat Book 1, page 59, Public Records of Lake County, Florida, for James Barfield, by Jim Thomas, as per Petition #328.
Permission to Advertise - Petition #329
Mr. Glenn Thomas, petitioner, was present to discuss this request with the Board.
Mr. Mike Willett, Director of Development & Public Works, stated that he had no objections to the closing of the road if Lots 42, 43, 54 and 55 were also vacated. Mr. Thomas stated he had no objections of the Lots being included in the closing.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise for vacation of that portion of an unnamed roadway with the east 15 feet being along Tracts 38, 43, 54, and 59: and the west 15 feet being along Tracts 39, 42, 55, and 58, in Groveland Farms, Plat Book 2, pages 10 and 11, Public Records of Lake County, Florida, for Lacey Thomas, Jr., by Vick Realty, as per Petition #329, including vacating of the lots (Tracts 38, 43, 54, 59, 39, 42, 55 and 58).
Permission to Advertise - Petition #330
No one was present to discuss the request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise the vacation of that portion of an unnamed road going through Lots.17, 17A, and 18, Paisley Ranchos Subdivision, Plat Book 11, page 105, Public Records of Lake County, Florida, for William A. Moseley, as per Petition #330.
MUNICIPALITIES/ZONING
Mr. Mike Willett, Director of Development & Public Works, addressed the Board regarding the request submitted by the City of Leesburg for Board approval on rezoning property owned by Eugene Rider from M-l to the City of Leesburg's zoning classification of R-3 (18 units per acre). The property was annexed February 28, 1983.
Mr . Willett stated that the Department was recommending denial on the request. He stated that the property owner had applied for multiple zoning on the property last September and was denied.
Mr. Jeff Dearing, Tally Road, was present to discuss the request with the Board and spoke in favor of the request.
Mr. Willett stated that the main reasons for recommending denial of the request was that the property was located in an industrial node and that the clay road was not suitable for the proposed density.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request submitted by the City of Leesburg for rezoning property owned by Eugene Rider from M-l to the City of Leesburg's zoning classification of R-3.
MUNICIPALITIES/ZONING
Mr. Steve Richey, attorney representing the petitioner, was present to discuss the request from the City of Leesburg requesting Board approval on rezoning property owned by Glenn D. Parker.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the City of Leesburg for rezoning property owned by Glenn D. Parker from R-l-7 to the City of Leesburg's zoning classification of R-2 (18 units per acre with approval of the Board of Adjustment - 12 units per acre without Board of Adjustment approval). The property was annexed June 27, 1983.
BIDS/AGRICULTURE CENTER
Commr. Windram announced that the time had arrived for the awarding of the bid on the removal of asbestos material at the Agriculture Center. It was noted that the bid had been properly advertised.
It was further noted that only one bid had been received which was from Gemco Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $45,200 (includes base bid, phase II and Alternate #l).
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board awarded the bid on the removal of asbestos material at the Agriculture Center from Gemco Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $45,200. The Board directed Mr. Ford, County Attorney, to research the insurance requirements.
SIGNS/PUBLIC WORKS
Commr. Windram informed the Board he had received a request from Mr. Brautcheck, Spring Hills Farms, to install a traffic signal on Britt Road in order for his cattle to cross the roads.
Mr. Willett informed the Board that there are cattle crossing signs located on the road.
The Board directed Mr. Benedum, Public Works Coordinator, to check to see if there are cattle crossing signs and authorized him to replace them if they are missing.
JAIL
Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, questioned if the Board would like the Jail Study Committee to rank the architect consultants prior to the interview with the Board as was done with the landfill consultants. He stated that if the Board would like them ranked by the Committee, then the firms selected should be aware that they are already ranked and there might be a possibility that they would not be interviewed should the Board negotiate and engage the first firm.
WATER AUTHORITY/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved and authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the Interlocal Agreement between Lake County and the Oklawaha Basin Recreation and Water Conservation and Control Authority designating the Water Authority as the lead agency in the supervision of all aquatic plant treatment and control in Lake county.
Commr. Burhans was not present for the vote.
COMMUNICATIONS/GRANTS/COMMITTEES
Commr. Smoak informed the Board that a meeting was being held Thursday, August 18, 1983, with Arts, Inc., who represented Lake County in making a grant application for grant funding to the Secretary of State, and stated that he would report back to the Board on the outcome of the meeting.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m.
Thomas J Windram, Chairman
James C. Watkins, Clerk
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