A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
NOVEMBER 8, 1983
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, November 8, 1983, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board of County Commissioners' Meeting Room, Lake County Courthouse, Tavares Florida. Commissioners present were: Thomas J. Windram, Chairman; James R. Carson, Jr.; Claude E. Smoak, Jr.; 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. Carson.
MEETINGS/JAILS
Commr . Windram announced that the House Subcommittee on Prison Overcrowding would be holding a public hearing in the Commission Meeting Room on Monday, November 14, 1983, at 12:00 noon, to discuss the state's possible role in solving jail overcrowding.
BIDS/PURCHASING
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board awarded the entire Scrap Metal Bid #570-008-084 to Henry Brown & Son's Salvage, Webster, Florida, at a total consideration of $1,200.00 (high bid).
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/COURTS-JUDGES
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to purchase an IBM Electronic Typewriter, Model #85 for Judge Roy W. Caldwell in the amount of $1,716.00 from State Contract.
COURTS-JUDGES/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
Mr. Watkins, Clerk, informed the Board he had received a memorandum from Fred F. Hooten, Court Administrator, to Ernest C. Aulls, Jr., Chief Judge, regarding the Guardian Ad Litem Program. He stated the program is a court program which is statewide and under the administration of the Chief Judge of the Circuit in regards to abused children. He further stated that the program would initially be operated in Lake and Marion Counties. The memorandum requested funds in the amount of $2,550.00 (Lake County's share being $1,275.00) to purchase office equipment and supplies for the program.
Mr. Watkins explained that the funds would come from
Contingency as this was not a budgeted item.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of the office equipment and supplies as requested by Judge Ernest C. Aulls, Jr., Chief Judge, in the amount of $1,275.00 (Lake County's portion).
JAILS/COMMITTEES
Mr. Watkins informed the Board that the Jail Task Force Committee had met to consider all the applicants who were interested in being consultants for the jail study. Be stated the Committee came up with a recommendation of three firms. He explained that a sub-committee requested that the three firms selected, submit a scope of services. He stated the sub- ommittee, which consisted of himself, Commr. Deems; Chris Ford, County Attorney: and Mike Willett, Director of Development and Public Works, reviewed and modified the scope of services received from the firms.
The Committee recommended the following firms to be interviewed by the Board:
1. Architect Design Group of Florida, Inc.
2. Reynolds, Smith & Hills
3. Frizzell Architects, Inc.
Discussion occurred regarding the procedure that the Board would use in interviewing the firms. Commr. Windram stated that it was his preference to interview all three firms before making a decision. Commr. Smoak suggested that a workshop session be held with the Board and the Committee to review the scope of services. Mr. Watkins stated that each Commissioner would be copied on the scope of services received.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board instructed that Architect Design be placed on the Agenda for December 6, 1983, and that the other two firms be scheduled for the last two meetings in December with each being made aware that the negotiations proceedings could be completed with the first firm interviewed.
Commr. Windram voted "NO". Be stated that he felt the Board should interview all three firms prior to making a final decision.
Commr. Deems was not present for the vote, but later stated that he was in favor of the motion.
COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Watkins, Clerk, informed the Board that a dedicatory service has been scheduled for the portraits of Judge McCormick, Senator and Mrs. Baker on December 13, 1983, at 11:15 a.m. in the 4th Floor Courtroom in the Old Courthouse.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT/BUDGETS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the Chairman to sign the operating budget for the Lake County Health Department for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 1983, and ending June 30, 1984.
BONDS/EDUCATION
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the Board Members to sign the bond for S. Fred Roesel, Jr. who was appointed as Member of the District Board of Trustees for Lake- Sumter Community College.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the Board Members to sign the bond for Ray Jackson, who was appointed as Member of the District Board of Trustees for Lake-Sumter Community College.
LICENSES & PERMITS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following gun permits and bonds:
NEW RENEWAL
Susan Marie Day Michael Ianiro, Jr.
David Lee Osborne David W. Williams
ADDITIONS
Dan Jenkins
BONDS - CONTRACTOR
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following contractor bonds and cancellations:
NEW
0554-84 Willie J. Adams (Masonry)
1680-84 Dick Vought (Electrical)
1732-84 Donald G. Hodges (General - Class B)
4069-83 Willard L. Heidinger (Electrical)
4070-84 Brian Sullivan
CANCELLATIONS
0220 Ira D. Starkey
0370 Robert W. Harper d/b/a Harper Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc.
0388 L. K. Casson
0666 Grover C. Reed, Jr.
1265 Albert W. Maluda
1270 John P. Owens, Jr. d/b/a Dalton & Owens Electrical
1497 Michael F. Nadeau d/ba Nadeau Construction Co.
1365 Ronald W. Thomley
1748 Jay L. Wright d/b/a Airtron, Inc.
1865 Lance C. Dotson
1889 Donald A. Latner
1910 John R. Osteen
1974 John E. Timbes, Jr. d/ba Classic Construction
3026 Tony Rush d/b/a Tony's Roofing
4004 Arveta M. Ecklind
COUNTY PROPERTY
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and
carried unanimously, the Board approved for the following items to be deleted from the Fixed Assets:
Prop. # Dept Item Amount Reason
1333 Surplus (6) Dining Room Chairs $ 47.10 To be Junked
1351 Surplus Serving Table 28.65 To be Junked
3822 Surplus Memograph Machine 445.00 To be Junked
3913 Surplus SCN Typewriter 270.00 To be Junked
4447 Surplus Gray Audiograph 50.00 To be Junked
5999 Surplus Desk 17.50 To be Junked
TOTAL: $858.25
ASSESSMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the following satisfaction of lien assessments:
Western Shores Subdivision
Allen R. Lamirande $533.08
Overton Drive/Country Club View Subdivision, 1st Addition
L. c. Partyka & Helen D. his wife $300.37
Benjamin J. Cox & Kathleen E. his wife $244.94.
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Distribution of Revenue, Traffic/Criminal Cases for the week ending October 31, 1983 ($11,394.91).
PUBLIC WORKS/MUNICIPALITIES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the City of Tavares for the Public Works Department to stripe the
intersection of Banning Beach Road and U.S. Highway 441.
EMERGENCY SERVICES/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to reimburse Joe Stephany, Emergency Services, in the amount of $20.00 for the registration fee plus mileage and per diem for the Hazardous Waste Generators Workshop attended on October 26, 1983, in Sarasota.
DEEDS/LANDFILLS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the deed for Elizabeth M. Eckerson, which allows Mrs. Eckecson access to her property, which is located next to the Astatula Landfill.
BONDS/SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to release the Maintenance Bond on Midland Heights Subdivision.
SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved and accepted the Orange Blossom Gardens Subdivision, Unit 4, plat for recording and accepted the Irrevocable Letter of Credit in the amount of $470,000.00 for construction purposes.
BIDS/PUBLIC WORKS
Discussion occurred regarding the bids received for the purchase of pickup trucks for the Public Works Department. Mr.
Mike Willett, Director of Development & Public Works, informed the Board that several of the vendors did not receive the bid package; therefore, the Purchasing Department was recommending that the bids received be rejected and the bid be readvertised.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to reject the bids received and to readvertise the bid.
Mr. Willett further explained that the same situation occurred with the bid on diesel trucks for the Public Works Department.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved to reject the bids received and approved to readvertise the bid.
BIDS
Mr. Mike Willett, Director of Development & Public Works, informed the Board he had received a memorandum from Donald W. Smalt, Director of Administrative Services, requesting removal of Roger Whitley Chevrolet, Inc. from the County's bid list. Be noted that the County has experienced problems and difficulties with the Company.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved to remove Roger Whitley Chevrolet, Inc. from the County's bid list based upon past
performance.
SIGNS/PUBLIC WORKS/RESOLUTIONS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Mr. Connors to install a stop sign at the intersection of Cook Street and Westmont in Bassville Park.
ROAD PROJECTS/ROADS-COUNTY,STATE
Discussion occurred regarding the contract for the Montclair Road Project. Mr. Willett, Director of Development & Public Works, stated that the property owners do not want a portion of the road paved unless the road is moved and straightened. Be stated that the portion is approximately 1200 feet. Commr. Deems recommended that the 1200 feet of road be eliminated from the project and that it be dropped from regular maintenance.
ORDINANCES/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
At 10:00 a.m. the Chairman announced the public hearing to discuss the proposed Water Supply Ordinance would be postponed until 1O:lO a.m.
ROAD PROJECTS/ROADS-COUNTY, STATE (CONT.)
Mr. Willett pointed out that the road was a public road as long as it was maintained by the County.
Mr. Willett stated that the contractor would cut $18,300.00 off the price of the contract, but the contractor requested that amount be traded on another road.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and
carried unanimously, the Board approved to delete a portion of #2-4606 from the Project #21-83 contract price and approved for that portion to remain in the regular maintenance system with the maintenance being on an "as needed" basis.
COMMUNICATIONS/ROADS-COUNTY, STATE
The Board acknowledged a letter received from Mrs. E. M.
Spring regarding road problems at the Springs.
ORDINANCES/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Cominr . Windram announced that the time had arrived for the public hearing pertaining to the proposed Water Supply Ordinance.
Mr. Jerry Sexton, Planning & Zoning Coordinator, addressed the Board to discuss the revisions made to the proposed ordinance from the previous public hearing held on October 11, 1983. He presented the Board with three attachments with revised estimates. He stated Attachment "C" was additional information the Board requested as to the Class 9 and 10 fire protection comparison.
Commr . Smoak stated that he had copied the Board on a memorandum concerning Class 10 fire coverage in the County and the fact that many of the fire insurers are canceling policies.
Mr. Sexton discussed the disadvantages of the proposed Ordinance. He stated that the major disadvantage could possibly be to the small subdivisions.
Mr. Charles Blymyer, Bassville Fire District, addressed the Board to discuss the different classes of fire protection.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board placed the Ordinance on the floor for its first and final reading by title only:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 86.10 "WATER SUPPLY", TO INCLUDE FIRE PROTECTION STANDARDS PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved adoption of Ordinance 1983-10, as read by title only, on its first and final reading.
FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Commr. Smoak addressed the Board to discuss a proposed interlocal agreement in regards to fire protection for people who are not able to buy fire protection insurance. He stated that there were several concerned citizens who would like to appear before the Board to discuss fire protection. The Board requested that Mr. Ford, County Attorney, report on the proposed interlocal agreement at the meeting next week and scheduled discussion on fire protection at 3:30 p.m. on November 15, 1983.
EMERGENCY SERVICES
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Lake County Nuclear Civil Protection Plan as presented by Mr. Joe Stephany, Emergency Services.
CETA-PIC/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS
Mr. Flowers, Director of the Lake County Private Industry Council, addressed the Board to request approval for the Council to contract with the Leesburq Commercial and the Lake Sentinel in order to run daily advertising in the "Help Wanted" sections of the papers.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Mr. Flowers to contract with the Leesburg Commercial for 13 weeks of daily advertising at a cost of $126.00; and the Lake Sentinel for 13 weeks of daily advertising at a cost of $90.00; and further authorized Mr. Flowers to sign any necessary contract documents.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/AGRICULTURE CENTER
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Agriculture Center to purchase the following equipment, as approved in the 1983-84 budget:
1 - Kroy 80 Electric Lettering System $795.00
4 - Kroy 80 Type disc @ 44.95 each 179.80
1 - Kroy 80 Lettering System Dust Cover 3.70
TOTAL $978.50
1 - Correcting Selectric III IBM Typewriter $823.00
2 - Elements for same @ 20.00 each 40.00
TOTAL $863.00
MOSQUITO CONTROL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved that Mr. Philip Yoder and Mr. Eric Cotsenmoyer, Mosquito Control, be reimbursed for all legitimate costs submitted in relation to the travel to the Fall Meeting of the Florida Anti-Mosquito Associations held in Vero Beach, which had been previously approved by the Board.
FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Discussion occurred regarding the meeting next week pertaining to fire protection. The Board also discussed the legal probl em with fire departments responding to calls outside their legal geographic boundaries. Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated he felt an interlocal agreement could be drawn up with the participating city to give fire protection within a certain distance outside their corporate limits. He stated that he would give a full report of the legal alternatives available to the Board to assist any fire department in responding to calls, at the meeting next week.
COMMUNICATIONS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board authorized a letter be sent to the Lake Community Action Agency to be placed in their annual souvenir booklet.
REZONING
Commr. Windram announced he had received a letter from attorneys representing Mr. Herman J. Heidrich, CUP #890-4, stating that his client requested withdrawal of his rezoning case which is scheduled on the rezoning docket at 2:00 p.m. for this afternoon.
LANDFILLS/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/SUITS AFFECTING COUNTY
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the Settlement Agreement between Lake County and Dr. LeSage for damages to his orange grove which is located next to a County landfill.
FAIRGROUNDS/COMMUNICATIONS
Commr. Windram informed the Board he had received a request from the Eustis Lodge No. 1578 requesting permission to sell draft beer at the tractor pull being held December 2nd, 3rd, and 4th.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board denied the request to sell beer at the tractor pull and directed a letter be written to the Eustis Lodge No. 1578.
Commr. Smoak voted "No".
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 11:4O a.m. the Chairman announced the Board would recess for lunch. The Board reconvened at 2:00 p.m. for rezoning cases.
REZONING
Commr. Windram informed the audience that Case CUP #890-4, Herman J. Heidrick & Sons had withdrawn their petition.
PUBLIC HEARING #92-83-3 A to R-l-5 Arvel E. Smith &
Sons, Inc.
Mr. Steve Richey, attorney representing the petitioner, addressed the Board in regards to the rezoning case. Mr. Richey informed the Board that he had drawn up a restrictive covenant
pending upon the rezoning.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved rezoning from A (Agriculture) to R-l-5 (Mobile or Mixed Residential).
PUBLIC HEARING #ill-83-5 Amend CP West Volusia Utilities,
Inc.
Mr. Raymond Biernacki, attorney representing the Astor Forest Property Owners Association, was present to object the Planning Commissions' recommendation of approval. Mr. Biernacki submitted a petition with 242 names and also submitted a letter from Mrs. Eunice who also objected to the proposed sprayfield.
No one was present in favor of the rezoning. Mr. David Rosenau, Pollution Control, was present to discuss the rezoning with the Board. It was pointed out that DER had approved the proposed site.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board overturned the recommendation of the Planning Commission and denied to amend the CP (Planned Commercial) for an affluent wastewater site.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
The Chairman announced that the Board would recess for two
(2) minutes. The Board reconvened at 2:35 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING CUP #882-4 CUP in R-1-15 Hampton Enterprises
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and accepted withdrawal of the rezoning case.
PUBLIC HEARING CUP #891-5 CUP in A Stanley Farms, Inc .
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and accepted withdrawal of the rezoning case.
PUBLIC HEARING #118-83-2 RP to C-l or CP Joseph Linartas
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and postponed this case until January 10, 1984, at 2:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible.
PUBLIC-HEARING CUP #890-4 CUP in A Herman J. Heidrich & Sons
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted withdrawal of this case as requested by the applicant.
PUBLIC HEARING CUP #894-5 CUP in C-l George Brace
Mrs. Brace, petitioner, was present to discuss the rezoning case. She informed the Board that several men from the
neighborhood gathered under a tree at the store to play music.
She further stated that tickets were not being sold and that there was not any advertising involved.
Mr. Bo D'Abanzo was present in favor of the denial for rezoning. He stated that there has been advertising involved in the past.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and denied rezoning for a CUP in C-l (Rural or Tourist Commercial) for a musical entertainment facility.
Commr . Smoak stated that he voted for the motion because of information received from the staff that the gatherings were scheduled, promotionai events which had been planned and not for impromptu gatherings.
PUBLIC HEARING CUP #893-4 CUP in R-l-l Luella Zeroth
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and accepted withdrawal of this rezoning case for a CUP in R-l-7 (Urban Residential) for a child day care center.
PUBLIC HEARING #125-83-4 R-l-7 to A Ruth E. Cooper
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and denied rezoning from R-l-7 (Urban
Residential) to A (Agriculture).
PUBLIC HEARING #126-83-4 R-l-7 to C-l or C-2 Jim Dart
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
Commr. Deems made a motion, which was then seconded by Commr. Carson to uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission and rezone the property to C-2 (Community Commercial).
Mr. Jim Dart, petitioner, addressed the Board requesting the zoning be changed to C-l (Rural or Tourist Commercial). Commr. Deems withdrew his motion and Commr. Carson withdrew his second.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved rezoning from R-l-7 (Urban Residential) to C-l (Rural or Tourist Commercial).
PUBLIC HEARING #127-83-l RM to C-l or C-2 Orange Blossom
Hills Inc. L
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved rezoning from RM (Mobile Home Residential) to C-l (Rural or Tourist Commercial).
PUBLIC HEARING #128-83-4 A to CP Fillomena A. Dillard
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved rezoning from A (Agriculture) to CP (Planned Commercial).
PUBLIC HEARING #131-83-l RR to CP Pearl Stallings
Mrs. Marybeth Pullum, attorney representing the petitioner, was present to discuss this case with the Board. She informed the Board that the convenience store would be located next to the Picciola Fire Department. She stated that she felt the store would reduce the traffic on Picciola Road.
Mr. Frank Adams, Leesburg, addressed the Board in favor of the denial. He stated he was concerned with the traffic problems on Picciola Road and felt the convenience store would add to the traffic problems in the area.
Mr. Floyd Brown also addressed the Board expressing concern with the traffic problems in the area. He further stated that if the rezoning was approved, other types of businesses might want to build in the area.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and denied the rezoning from RR (Rural
Residential) to CP (Planned Commercial).
PUBLIC HEARING CUP #892-2 CUP in C-l George W. Darrow
Mr. George Darrow, petitioner, was present to discuss the case with the Board. He stated that he would like to place a mobile home on his property for security reasons. He stated that the units in his motel were too small and also that he could not afford to use a unit as a caretaker's residence.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and denied the CUP in C-l (Rural or Tourist Commercial) for a mobile home as a caretaker's residence.
Commr. Smoak voted "NO".
PUBLIC HEARING #95-83-2 A to RM or MRR Randall Crawford'
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and denied the rezoning from A (Agriculture) to RM (Mobile Home Residential) or MRR (Mixed Rural Residential).
PUBLIC HEARING #130-83-3 A to RMRP Lake Dora R.V.
Resort, LTD.
Mr. Herbert Eler was present to speak in opposition to the Planning Commission's recommendation for approval. He stated that he objected to a marina being built in the area. He stated he did not want a lot of traffic going into the canals.
Mr. Jerry Grief, Land Development Manager, informed the Board that there were three different requests to come before the Board today.
Mr. Eller objected to an access being located on Milwaukee Avenue. Mr. Grief pointed out that the Planning Commission modified the Conditional Use Permit to provide a provision that no ingress and egress would be allowed from Milwaukee Avenue for this project.
Mrs. Virginia Tipton and Mr. Clifford Therman also addressed the Board objecting to the Planning Commission's recommendation for approval.
Mr. Larry Hughes, Bowyer & Singleton, addressed the Board in favor of the rezoning. He stated that certain areas of the property were considered low and cannot be developed.
Ms. Marion Skilling, Planner for Bowyer & Singleton, was present to give a brief presentation on the layout of the proposed park.
Mr. Jerry Sexton, Planning & Zoning Coordinator, addressed the Board regarding the entrances to the proposed park. He stated that there would not be any exit or entrance to the property from Milwaukee Avenue. He stated that there will only be one access point into the property, but that he would like to see two access points built for that type of density.
Mr. Joe Hill, petitioner, was present to answer any questions the Board might have pertaining to this case.
Commr. Smoak expressed his concerns in regards to the traffic problems that exist in that areas. He stated that he would like to receive more information regarding the impact on the area pertaining to the increase of traffic.
Commr. Carson made a motion to uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the rezoning to RMRP (Mobile Home Rental Residential).
The motion died for a lack of a second.
Commr. Smoak made a motion which was seconded by Commr. Deems to overturn the recommendation of the Planning Commission and deny the request without prejudice. Discussion continued.
Commr. Smoak then amended the motion to postone the rezoning case until January 10, 1984, at 2:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. Commr. Deems seconded the amended motion and the motion was carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING CUP #895-3 CUP in RMRP Lake Dora R.V. Resort, LTD.
PUBLIC HEARING #129-82-3 RMRP to CP Lake Dora R.V. Resort, LTD.
No one present wished to discuss these cases with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board postponed these rezoning cases until January 10, 1984, at 2:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible.
ZONING/CODE ENFORCEMENT/COMMUNICATIONS
Mrs. Virginia Walker, Lake Eleanor Drive, addressed the Board to lodge a complaint against a property owner in the neighborhood. She informed the Board that the owner has erected a 10 foot fence on his property. She further informed the Board that she had contacted the Code Enforcement Board for their assistance. Mr. Jerry Sexton, Planning & Zoning Coordinator, stated that the Code Enforcement Department went out and checked the fence and stated that the property owner met the setback requirements. He stated the County does not have regulations on the heights of fences. The Board instructed Mrs. Walker to meet with Mike Willett, Director of Development & Public Works, to discuss the possibility of obtaining 60% of the property owners' signatures in order to petition the Board for rezoning the area from RR (Rural Residential) to R-l-15 (Residential Estates).
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT/WATER AUTHORITY/BUDGETS
Commr. Carson informed the Board he had a request from the Sheriff's Department for a budget amendment in regards to the contract between the Lake County Sheriff's Department and Water Authority for the funding of a deputy for water patrol which is being funded by the Water Authority.
Mr. Chris Giachetti, Sheriff's Department, stated that May, Zima, & Co., Inc., auditors for Lake County, felt that instead of Water Authority paying the funds to the Sheriff's Department, the Board should accept the funds as revenue and then amend the Sheriff's budget for that amount.
Commr. Carson made a motion, which was seconded by Commr. Deems to approve a budget amendment to the Sheriff's budget.
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated that there could be problems with the request. He stated that he was under the impression that there was an Inter-local Agreement between Water Authority and the Sheriff's Department for the Sheriff's Department to provide the personnel for the patrolling.
The Board directed Mr. Ford to meet with Mr. Watkins, Clerk, and Robert Wilson, Finance Director, to do further research on the request and to report back to the Board with a recommendation.
Commr. Carson withdrew his motion and Commr. Deems withdrew his second.
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Sheriff's Department to relocate fence and add additional fencing at the Sheriff's Department maintenance and impoundment lot in Eustis in the amount of $1,298.00 from A. Aabot Fence of Lake County, Inc., which is to be funded from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund.
MINUTES
The Board postponed approval of the November 1, 1983, Minutes until next week.
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/COMMUNICATIONS --
Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, addressed the Board to discuss the contracts between Lake County and United Telephone. He stated he recommended approval of the contracts which consist of sales and maintenance agreements. He further recommended the Clerk contact the Telephone Company to get the appropriate dates for the one year warranty before the contacts are signed by the Board. The Board postponed approval on the contracts until next week.
There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
Thomas J Windram, Chairman
James C. Watkins, Clerk
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