A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

SEPTEMBER 20, 1983

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, September 20, 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, Jr.; and Glenn C. Burhans. Others present were: James C. Watkins, Clerk; Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; and Toni M. Austin, Secretary.

Mr. Watkins gave the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Burhans.

CONTRACTS, LEASES AND AGREEMENTS

Discussion occurred regarding the renewal of inter-local agreements. Commr. Windram stated that perhaps the agreements could be renewed on a yearly basis with a termination clause.

Chris Ford, County Attorney, stated that there are some agreements that should come to the attention of the Board for renewal. Mr. Ford further stated that the Board should take the active agreements on a one to one basis for renewal and at that time determine whether or not, the agreement can be renewed yearly or would need the Board's review.

Chris Ford, County Attorney, stated he hoped to report to the Board sometime in October on the inter-local agreement structure.

MINUTES

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board postponed approval of the minutes of September 6, 1983, so that research could be done regarding action taken with Postal Colony.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CETA

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and

carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Mr. Jim

Flowers, Director, and authorized the expenditure of CETA Administrative funds in the amount not to exceed $16,000 for computer equipment and services and authorized the County Attorney's office to prepare any necessary agreement documents.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Mr. Jim Flowers, Director, and authorized the purchase of ten filing cabinets.

The Board directed the Clerk and Mr. Flowers to discuss the possibilties of microfilming in the future.

CETA

Mr. Jim Flowers, Director, informed the Board that beginning October 1, 1983, his office will be staffing two employees at the HRS office as part of the Job Training Partnership Act. Mr. Flowers stated that this will help service more Welfare recipients. Mr. Flowers further stated his plans to staff employees at the Florida State Employment Service in order to serve more unemployment insurance recipients.

PUBLIC HEALTH

Commr. Burhans presented to the Board a petition from residents in the Astor-Astor Park area requesting the distribution center for the Surplus Food Commodity Program be retained in their area. No action was taken at this time.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/INSURANCE

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Lake County Insurance for 1983-1984 as follows:

Proposed Type of Name of Agent City

Premium Coverage

$16,466 Property Eyerly Insurance Groveland

1,121 Data Processing Lassiter-Ware Leesburg

3,068 Boiler & Machinery Talmage Insurance Eustis

10,413 General Liability McGriff, Seibels,

Williams Orlando

1,685 Crime Coverages Talmage Insurance Eustis

20,758 Auto Coverages McGriff, Seibels, Orlando

Williams

2,018 Public Officials Lassiter-Ware Leesburg

2,500 Umbrella Coverage McGriff, Seibels,

Williams Orlando

1,344 Occupational Death John E. Hunt Tallahassee

$59,373 TOTAL

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Noel E. Griffin, Jr., Sheriff, for the purchase and installation of razzor ribbon, upon the recommendation of the Sheriff, in those locations which he feels are necessary, utilizing the proper funds.

On the same motion the Board recommended the Purchasing Department obtain costs as soon as possible.

RESOLUTIONS/STATE AGENCIES

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Department of Labor and Employment Security proclaiming the week of October 2-8, 1983, as Employ the Handicapped Week.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/VETERANS SERVICES

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Arthur F. Ragland, County Veteran Service Officer, for travel to the Mid-Winter Training Conference in St. Petersburg, Florida, October 26-28, 1983.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Noel E. Griffin, Jr., Sheriff, to pay the Florida Sheriff's Association fees for three of the civil personnel to attend the Regional Training Seminars August 15-16, 1983, at Lakeland, Florida, pursuant to Florida Statute 943.25(8)A, Lake County Ordinance 1982-1, in the amount of $120.

FIRE DISTRICTS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the resignation of P. N. Searles, as South Lake Fire District Commissioner, and directed a letter of appreciation.

LICENSES AND PERMITS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following gun permits and bonds:

RENEWALS - Frederick A. Ladd, Jr.

ADDITIONS & DELETIONS - Robert L. Brown

Irene Miller

Thomas Ray Nicholas

BONDS - CONTRACTOR

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and the following Contractor carried unanimously, the Board approved Bonds:

NEW

#Ol 73-84 Stanley Elbert Craig (Plumbing)

#Ol 95-84 Frank Bassett d/b/a Frank's Plumbing Service (Plumbing)

#09 08-84 Robert Tindle d/b/a Tindle Electric (Electrical)

#4051-84 Randall Harris (Plumbing Contractor)

#4052A-83 David T. Falls (Electrician)

#4052-83 Robert W. Ordazzo (Roofing)

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/INDIGENTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of Warrant #35220 through Warrant #35505 for the following accounts:

General Revenue

Fine & Forfeiture

County Transportation Trust

Revenue Sharing

Mosquito Control

Aquatic Weed

N. E. Hospital

N. E. Ambulance

N. W. Ambulance

Section 8

CETA

COR Buildings

Nursing Home

Landfill

County Wide Library

Special Assessments

Included in the motion was payment for the following indigents:

Frank Hipp for Linda Williams - $50.00 - District #l -Sept.

Mike Smith for Rickey L. Martin -$50.00 - District #3 -Sept.

Sam Moreno for Linda Czalbowski $50.00 - District #4 - Sept.

E. L. Monk for Vasleti Jarrott -$50.00 - District #4 - Sept.



REPORTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Distribution of Revenue, Traffic/Criminal Cases, for the week ending September 9, 1983, in the amount of $10,893.10.

COURTHOUSE

James C. Watkins, Clerk, reported to the Board the progress of the South Lake County Annex. Mr. Watkins suggested that the title of the building read "Lake County, Florida" and "South Lake Annex". At this time the Board had no objection. Mr. Watkins stated that the position of Senior Clerk Office Manager had been filled by Terri Davis. Mr. Watkins further stated that the opening date of the annex will be October 17, 1983.

Michael Willett, Director of Development and Public Works, stated that the zoning maps and files have been duplicated.

ASSESSMENTS/ROAD PROJECTS

The Chairman announced the advertised time had arrived for the public hearing on Special Assessment, Astor Loop, culvert pipe.

No one was present to discuss the assessment with the Board.

Michael Willett, Director of Development and Public Works, stated that 14 out of 68 property owners have not paid the assessment for the culvert pipe. Mr. Willett further stated that he had received letters from Mr. W. Cole Moorman and Mr. T. Bedford Jones opposing the assessment.

Commr. Smoak made a motion for the County Attorney's Office to forward a letter to each of the people on the assessment roll indicating to them, that unless the lien assessment is paid within the next 30 days, a lien will be placed against their property for collection.

Chris Ford, County Attorney, stated that if the Assessment Roll is adopted, the liens will automatically be placed against the property.

At this time Commr. Smoak withdrew his motion.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board adopted the mandatory Assessment Roll for Astor Loop, culvert pipe. The Board also requested that a letter be sent to each property owner on the assessment list from the County Attorney's Office.

PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA PUBLIC WORKS/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved a one-time maintenance for Jerry Stewart on Flossmore Avenue for $30.00.

PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following applications for Septic Tank Pumping Franchises:

1. Reeder Construction, Inc.

2. River Septic Service

PUBLIC WORKS/BIDS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for permission to advertise for the following pieces of equipment for Road and Bridge:

1. One (1) ten wheel (tandem) dump truck

2. One (1) truck tractor (tandem drive)

3. Four (4) mowing tractors

4. Four (4) flail mowers

5. One (1) 3 c.y. front end loader

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved a partial payment to Leecon, Inc., on Project No. SA-7, Loyd Street, First Street, Drive No. 1 and the extension, in the amount of $16,969.80. (County Funding and Special Assessment)

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved final payment to Trac Roadbuilders, Inc. on Project No. SA-8, Western Shores Subdivision, in the amount of $6,249,75. (County Funding and Special Assessment)

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. 13-83, C-48 Widening and

Resurfacing, in the amount of $12,294.00.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved partial payment to Superior Asphalt Company, Inc. on Project No. 17-81, #5-7581 Wiygul Road Design Build Construction, in the amount of $63,839.46. (Revenue Sharing Funds)

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved final payment to Superior Asphalt Company, Inc. on Project No. 20-83, C-44A Guardrail in the amount of $63,424.70. (Secondary Funding)

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the final payment to Asphalt Pavers, Inc., on Project No. 15-83, C-44C Resurfacing, in the amount of $42,837.75. (Secondary Funding)

PUBLIC WORKS/SIGNS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from property owners for a 25 m.p.h. speed limit on Oak Avenue #l-5537.

DEEDS/ROADS - COUNTY & STATE

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved to release the following road reservations from the Department of Transportation from the following deed numbers:

# 616, All but 33 feet from the centerline of Old Mt. Dora Road #4-4767 and all but 25 feet from the centerline of Colfax Street #4-4765 and Belmont Avenue #4-4865.



#2478, All but 30 feet from the centerline of Orange Avenue #4-4385 and Franklin Avenue #4-4285.



#2679, All but 25 feet from the centerline of Walton Heath Road #4-4387.



ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board awarded Project No. 21-83, #2-4006 Montclair Road and #2-4606A Gregory Road Design Build Construction Lump Sum to Trac Roadbuilders, Inc., in the amount of $97,747.75.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board granted permission to double- surface portion of roads that chronically wash for an approximate cost of $34,198.30. At this time the Board requested Boys Ranch Road, Fletcher Road and Sugarloaf Road be included among the list.

ORDINANCES - PUBLIC HEARING

The Chairman announced the advertised time had arrived for the public hearing on the 1983 Building Code Ordinance.

It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the September 1 and 13, 1983, editions of the Sentinel Star, Lake Little Sentinel.

Jerry Sexton, Planning Director, appeared before the Board to review the Building Code Ordinance. Mr. Sexton stated that the proposed Ordinance was reviewed with the Board of Building Examiners and with the Board of Directors of the Lake County Builders Association. Mr. Sexton further stated that some changes had been mandated by State, and others were recommendations from the staff.

Mr . Clell Coleman, Leesburg, stated that the new codes being addressed are in order of a state-wide need. Mr. Coleman further stated that in the long run the codes would be beneficial to everyone.

Mr. Sexton discussed threshold buildings and the type of inspection needed. Mr. Sexton stated the changes in the adoption of the National Electrical Code, page five of the proposed Ordinance. Mr. Sexton discussed the major changes in the Certification of Contractors, page twelve of the proposed Ordinance. Mr. Sexton stated the Board of Building Examiners recommended the County no longer recognize the Block exam on the sixteen classifications listed on page thirteen of the proposed Ordinance, and the Board of Building Examiners recommended they all be State certified. Mr. Sexton stated that the people who are currently certified under the Block exam will be grandfathered in.

Commr. Windram and Commr. Smoak discussed the matter of small business contractors having to work through other state licensed contractors if they cannot pass the state exam.

At this time the Chairman postponed the public hearing of the 1983 Building Code Ordinance for ten minutes.

CONTRACTS, LEASES AND AGREEMENTS/LIBRARIES

Mary McMahon, Library Coordinator, presented to the Board an application for State Aid for the libraries for the 1983-84 fiscal year.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the signatures of the Clerk and the Chairman on the State Aid application for the libraries for the 1983-84 fiscal year.

Ms. McMahon stated that last year the libraries spent $186,000 from the individual cities, and this coming year the libraries are certified at $316,000.

ORDINANCES - PUBLIC HEARING (CON'T)

The public hearing of the 1983 Building Code Ordinance resumed at this time.

Commr. Smoak requested that the Board allow more time for reviewing of the Ordinance. Commr. Smoak stated that he would like to consult with some contractors and subcontractors to see how the Ordinance will affect them.

Jerry Sexton stated that specialist contractors cannot pull a building permit, and therefore, the Board of Building Examiners recommended that most of the certifications for specialists be deleted. Mr. Sexton further stated that out of seven adjacent counties, not one required certification of any of the specialist contractors. Mr. Sexton stated each specialist was required to have an occupational license. Mr. Sexton directed the Board's attention to page 22 of the proposed Ordinance and the list of eligibility requirements for speciality contractors.

Mr. Sexton stated that on page 27 of the proposed Ordinance, 4.08, Reciprocity, was exactly the same except for the May 1, 1984, date.

Commr . Carson made a motion to adopt the proposed 1983 Building Code Ordinance by title only on its first reading. The motion died for a lack of a second.

Commr. Burhans made a motion to adopt the 1983 Building Code Ordinance adding the H & H Block exam, and eliminating the State exam. Commr . Smoak seconded the motion.

Discussion occurred regarding the State Certification versus the H & H Block certification.

Conmr. Windram suggested the Board adopt the 1983 Building Code Ordinance as presented and amend in the future if there are any problems with it.

Mr. Sexton suggested the Board adopt the 1983 Building Code Ordinance as presented, because the state certification will not take effect until May 1, 1984. Mr. Sexton stated that any

amendments could be made prior to that date.

Comnr. Snoak suggested the Board not adopt the 1983 Building Code Ordinance and request a written report on the proposed changes in the Ordinance as opposed to the present procedures now being used.

Chris Ford, County Attorney, suggested the Board amend the proposed Ordinance as presented today to read the same as the existing Ordinance, or postpone any action until September 27, 1983, as suggested, so that the Board can further review the Ordinance.

Commr. Smoak withdrew his second from Comnr. Burhan's motion.

Conmr. Carson made a notion to postpone any action on the 1983 Building Code Ordinance until September 27, 1983, at 4:00 p.m. Connr. Burhans seconded the notion.

Commr. Smoak made a notion to amend the 1983 - unnumbered Building Code Ordinance to read corresponding language to the existing Ordinance by title only. The motion died for a lack of a second.

Conmr. Carson made a motion to table the discussion until after a lunch recess. The motion died for a lack of a second.

On a motion by Connr. Snoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board amended the 1983 Building Code Ordinance by striking on page 13, 4.02, State certified, and inserting H & H Block exam and adopting the experience requirements in addition to the H & H Block exam.

Commr. Smoak voted no but only because of clarification.

Commr. Carson was in question as to the clarification of the striking on page 13, 4.02, State certified, and not striking it at any other point in the proposed Ordinance.

RECESS & REASSEMBLY

At 12:20 p.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would recess for lunch. The Board reconvened at 2:00 p.m. for the Public Works Agenda.

PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA

ROAD CLOSINGS - Portion of Country Squire Road - Petition #326

It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the August 30 and September 7, 1983, editions of the Sentinel Star, Lake Little Sentinel.

Michael Willett, Director of Development and Public Works, recommended the Board deny the request because of the problems involved regarding the maintenance on the portion of roadway that would remain open.

Mr. Phil Reece, Winter Park, appeared before the Board and requested the road be vacated as a safety aspect so that a grader would be able to turn around.

Lucie Conerly appeared before the Board in opposition of the road vacation. Ms. Conerly stated that there has never been an accident on this road. Ms. Conerly further stated that if the road was closed, a turn around would be needed to keep people from traveling over private property. Ms. Conerly objected altogether having the road vacated.

Ben Benedum suggested a T-intersection rather than a cul-de- ac because of the space involved.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the vacation of a portion of Country Squire Road subject to the following:

1. Dedication of a right-of-way for a cul-de-sac to the County by Mr. Reece,

2. Pave the portion of Country Squire Road that remains open to County standards with construction of a cul-de- ac,

3. And sign a contract agreement for paving and post a performance bond for the total cost of construction.

The resolution will not be recorded until the above conditions are satisfied.

ROAD CLOSINGS - Unnamed Road, Groveland Farms - Petition #327

It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the August 30 and September 7, 1983, editions of the Sentinel Star, Lake Little Sentinel.

No one was present to discuss this request with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved 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 No. 327.

ROAD CLOSINGS - Portions of Seventh Street - Petition #328

It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on

hand as it appeared in the August 30 and September 7, 1983, editions of the Sentinel Star Lake Little Sentinel.

Mr. Ken Evans, Sorrento, appeared before the Board to object to the road vacation.

Mr. Lucas Evans, Sr. appeared before the the Board to object to the road vacation.

Mr. Jim Thomas, representing Mr. James Barfield, appeared before the Board to discuss the road vacation.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved to vacate the portion of Seventh Street between Blocks 26 and 27 and Blocks 22 and 23 north of the railroad, Public Records of Lake County, Florida, for James Barfield, by Jim Thomas, as per Petition No. 328, deleting "and the portion of Sixth Street between Blocks 27 and 28 in Craig's Addition, Plat Book 1, page 59".

ROAD CLOSINGS - Unnamed Roadway, Groveland Farms - Petition #329

It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the August 30 and September 7, 1983, editions of the Sentinel Star, Lake Little Sentinel.

No one was present to discuss this request with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to vacate 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; and vacate Tracts 42, 43, 54, and 55, 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 No. 329.

ROAD CLOSINGS - Unnamed Road, Paisley Ranchos Sub.

Petition #330

It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the August 30 and September 7, 1983, editions of the Sentinel Star, Lake Little Sentinel.

No one was present to discuss this request with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to vacate that portion of an unnamed road going through Lots 17, 17-A, and 18, Paisley Ranchos Subdivision, Plat Book 11, page 105, Public Records of Lake County, Florida, for William A. Moseley, as per Petition No. 330.

ROAD CLOSINGS - Permission to Advertise - Petition #331

Mr. Michael Zeller, Okahumpka, was present to discuss this

request with the Board.

The Board requested the Public Works Department advertise to vacate all portions of Third Street West of Quarters Road and notify the property owners involved.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board granted permission to advertise portions of Third Street lying east of Bay Avenue #2-3108A and west of Quarters Road #2-3209 according to the Plat of Okahumpka Subdivision, recorded in the Public Records of Sumter County, being in Section 15, Township 20 South, Range 24 East, Lake County, Florida, for Jerry Rivels and Michael Zeller, as per Petition No. 331.

ROAD CLOSINGS - Permission to Advertise - Petition #333

Mr. Hugh Williams, Astor, was present to discuss this request with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board granted permission to advertise Fifth Street running north from Highway 40 to Dora Street recorded in Plat Book 2, page 12, Town of Astor, Public Records of Lake county, Florida, for Saul and Williams, by Hugh 0. Williams, Jr., as per Petition No. 333.

PUBLIC WORKS

Michael Willett, Director of Development and Public Works, informed the Board that the only city that has a formal resolution opposing the abandonment of the Seaboard System Railroad is Groveland. Mr. Willett stated that Clermont had mixed feelings concerning the abandonment of the railroad, and Montverde was not particularly in favor of it, but did not feel the abandonment would affect them that much. Mr. Willett further stated that Minneola and Mascotte have not taken any formal position on the abandonment.

Commr. Carson stated that the railroad finds it very un- conomical to maintain and run it with no more traffic than they get.

Commr. Smoak recommended that the Board not take any official action.

No action was taken by the Board.

PUBLIC WORKS/SIGNS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Mr. Willett to place decals stating "Dead End Street" on 22 signs at an approximate cost of $100.

PUBLIC WORKS/MUNICIPALITIES/SUBDIVISIONS

Michael Willett, Director of Development and Public Works, informed the Board that he had received a letter from the City of Montverde stating that Four Lakes Subdivision was approved and developed and rezoned by the County several years ago. Mr. Willett stated that the Subdivision is actually in the city limits of Montverde. Mr. Willett further stated that the streets in the subdivision were only minor streets and requested permission to turn them over to the City of Montverde for maintenance.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Mr. Willett, to turn the streets of Four Lakes Subdivision over to the City of Montverde.

BONDS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following requests to live in a mobile home on the same piece of property on which his conventional dwelling is being built, subject to the proper bond being posted and with the stipulation that the mobile home will be removed upon completion of the conventional dwelling or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners:

1 . Gary L. Johnston - Howey Area - District #3

2 . Robert D. Crawford - Umatilla Area - District #4

Included in the motion was approval for a renewal of a mobile home bond for Charles Murray - Umatilla Area - District #5.

PUBLIC WORKS/EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL CONTRACTS, LEASES AND AGREEMENTS

Michael Willett, Director of Development and Public Works, informed the Board that the Water Quality Assurance Act required the County to do several things as follows:

1 . Identify all of the potential hazardous waste generators,

2 . To notify these generators,

3 . To interview 20%

4 . Do an assessment of the problem

5 . Identify an area for the storage, not the disposal, of

hazardous waste.

Mr. Willett stated that the Legislature has allocated $19,500 to Lake County. Mr. Willett further stated that the biggest and most costly problem would be interviewing. Mr. Willett stated that there are approximately 1,500 generators of hazardous waste including nurseries, government bodies, garages, newspapers, grove caretakers, etc. Mr. Willett stated that it would probably cost between eight and ten thousand dollars a year just to interview the sites. Mr. Willett further stated that another expensive aspect would be that all 1,500 of them would have to be notified twice by registered mail between January and July first.

Discussion occurred regarding the type of interviews that would be involved.

Mr. Willett stated that Joe Stephany would be working with one of the staff members of the Planning Department and will be trying to get a list identifying the sites. Mr. Willett further requested authority to notify East Central Florida Regional Planning Council that unless they are able to do the whole process, that we would welcome their assistance, but we would contract with them to do it ourselves.

Mr. Willett stated that he would like to discuss with Ted Wicks the possibility of using that $19,000, if we can't get the money from Orange County to hire someone for the engineering position that the Board approved in Pollution Control, to help with the assessment plan.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board directed the Public Works Department to communicate with the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council that the County will accept the responsibility of conducting the necessary studies in Lake County without their assistance.

BIDS/COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board reaffirmed the previous action regarding the ten acres of land purchased from Mr. Stokes, that at the request of the Board of County Commissioners, Commr. Smoak contacted Mr. Irving Barwick of Postal Colony, who subsequently contacted Mr. Willett, and they looked at the property, and the Board authorized Postal Colony to care for that portion of the property which is not to be utilized for landfill purposes in the next twelve months.

MINUTES

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the minutes of September 6, 1983, as amended and corrected.

BIDS/COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC WORKS

Commr. Smoak requested Mike Willett to obtain from Mr. Barwick, a written proposal of bids for the land purchased from Mr. Stokes for the next twelve months, including costs extensions, and bring back to the Board for approval.

SOIL CONSERVATION

Commr. Burhans informed the Board that he had spoken to Mark Burgess, Soil Conservation. Commr. Burhans stated that Soil 417 Conservation is in the process of expanding their office to include new members of the staff and members of the St. Johns Management staff. Commr. Burhans further stated that Soil Conservation will be renting part of the Farm Bureau Building and will be requesting the County to expand the facilities on a rental basis. Commr. Burhans stated that should the County develop more buildings, Soil Conservation would consider renting one.

Commr. Carson suggested the County furnish the land and Soil Conservation consider furnishing a building for the site.

There being no further business to be brought before the

Board, the meeting adjourned at 3:55 p.m.

Thomas, J Windram, Chairman

James C. Watkins, Clerk

tma/lO-20-83.