A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

november 5, 1985

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners convened in regular session on Tuesday, November 5, 1985, at 9:00 a.m., in the Board of County Commissioners’ Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida.  Present were:  Glenn C. Burhans, Chairman; Thomas J. Windram; C.A. “Lex” Deems; Claude E. Smoak, Jr.; and James R. Carson, Jr..  Others present were: Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; Michael C. Willett, County Administrator; Katherine A. McDonald, County Administrator’s Office; Robert Wilson, Finance Director; and Toni M. Austin, Secretary.

Commr. Carson gave the Invocation, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Windram.

bonds/resolutions

Mr. Dan Robuck, representing Ro-Mac Lumber & Supply, Inc., appeared before the Board to request the Board’s authorization of the execution of publication for a resolution for an Industrial Revenue Bond not to exceed $800,000 for expansion of the facility, Ro-Mac Lumber & Supply, Inc., on East Main Street in Leesburg.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the advertisement of a Commitment Resolution for Ro-Mac Lumber & Supply, Inc. in the amount of $800,000.

At this time the Board scheduled a public hearing on December 3, 1985 a5 9:05 a.m. to discuss the resolution.

minutes

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of October 15, 1985 as presented.

county administrator’s agenda

accounts allowed/county administrator

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to purchase an acoustical cover for a printer located in the County Administrator’s Office at a cost of $289.

finance

Mr. Michael C. Willett, County Administrator, discussed with the Board a change from a monthly payroll schedule to a bi-weekly payroll schedule for the Board of County Commissioners’ offices.

Mr. Robert Wilson, Finance Director, stated that the reason for the change was due mostly to the Fair Labor Standards Act.  He stated the change would become effective January 1, 1986.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the change to a bi-weekly payroll schedule for the Board of County Commissioners’ offices.

elections

Mrs. Emogene Stegall, Supervisor of Elections, appeared before the Board to discuss changing of precinct boundaries within the City of Leesburg.  She stated that the proposal is to create Precinct 10A from Precinct 10 and to create Precinct 50 from Precincts 27 and 28.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the change in precincts as recommended by Mrs. Stegall, Supervisor of Elections.

county administrator’s agenda (con’d)

contracts, leases and agreements/education

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for signatures on the Interlocal Agreement between the Lake County Board of County Commissioners and the District Board of Trustees of Lake-Sumter Community College.

accounts allowed/fire districts – fire departments

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the South Lake Fire District to purchase the following items:  1 MT500 Motorola portable radio and charger at an estimated cost of $1,205.00

1 Aero portable resuscitator at an estimated cost of $395.00.

contracts, leases and agreements/fire districts – fire

departments

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for signatures on the Howey-in-the-Hills Interlocal Agreement for fire protection.

appointments – resignations/fire districts – fire departments

Mr. Chuck Sowers, Fire Coordinator, addressed the Board regarding the appointment of fire chiefs with a mandatory requirement of being State certified.  He requested that the Board consider that all future appointments in the districts have the certification at the time of appointment.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Northwest Fire District Advisory Board that David Januchowski be appointed District Fire Chief, contingent on Mr. Januchowski obtaining State certification within one year from the date of appointment.

appointments - resignations/fire districts - fire departments

Mr. Terry Vinup, Chief of the Spring Lake Fire Department, appeared before the Board to discuss the appointment of Mr. David Januchowski as the Northwest District Fire Chief.  Mr. Vinup stated that he is State certified and that he placed his application with the Advisory Board for the position of Northwest District Fire Chief.  At this time, he discussed the unfairness of procedures used by the Advisory Board.

Mr. Chuck Sowers, Fire Coordinator, discussed the procedures used by the Advisory Board and stated that in the future someone else might be involved in the consideration of applications besides just the Advisory Board.

Commr. Smoak stated that he felt that this was a commitment made by the Board of County Commissioners to proceed with the advice and recommendations of the local advisory boards.

Commr. Carson suggested the Advisory Boards select several applicants for the Board of County Commissioners to consider in a future type of policy.

Mr. Wayne Thompson, volunteer fireman, appeared before the Board to discuss the procedures being used for the appointment of fire chiefs.  He suggested that the Board consider personal experience as one qualification.

Mr. George Ragusin, Spring Lake Fire Department, appeared before the Board to discuss a letter he had written to the Board regarding the appointment of Mr. Januchowski and the feelings of the other firemen at the Spring Lake Fire Department.

The Board upheld the recommendation of Mr. Sowers for the appointment of Mr. Januchowski as the Northwest District Fire Chief.

accounts allowed/road – county and state/public works

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for a one time maintenance on the unnamed road (34-18-28) for Gladys Howard in the amount of $120.

accounts allowed/landfills

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to purchase 10,000 tons of tailing sand for cover material for the Astatula Landfill closing from Florida Rock Industries at a cost not to exceed $5,000.

accounts allowed/road projects

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to award Project No. 1-86 Countywide Resurfacing to Asphalt Pavers in the amount of $628,184.28.

accounts allowed/road projects

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to award Project No. 2-86 #3-1840 Lake Drive and #3-1840A Oklahoma Street to Lake Contracting Company in the amount of $49,412.40.

assessments/subdivisions

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to bid a special assessment project in Birr Park Subdivision (Birr Court) located in Section 35, Township 19, Range 27.

deeds/right-of-ways, roads-easements

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the following right-of-way deeds:

a.       Lake Unity Nursery Road #1-6313

 

Harold P. and Catherine A. Montgomery

Daniel A. and Diane L. Donaldson

Armando and Sharon T. Alonso

Armando Alonso and Francisco Alonso

Douglas W. Braun

George E. and Helen A. Kuhn

Tom N. Trunzo

b.      Appaloosa Trail

John H. Butts

Lawrence P. Reynard

Donald Brumfield

Robert Derickson and Vicki Derickson

c.       Vine Street #4-4486

David R. Fox and Henry F. Church

Charles S. Armitage and Steven Armitage

Grover T. and Louise K. Hipple

d.      Thoroughbred Trail

Hollis Neesmith

e.       John’s Lake Road #3-1158

Glen E. and Marie Byrd

f.       Florida Boys Ranch Road #2-0729

James A. Billington, Jr.

g.      Britt Road #4-4981

Kyle Lee Havill

deeds/right-of-ways, roads – easements

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to accept the following non-exclusive easement deed:

Harold P. and Catherine A. Montgomery

Lake Unity Nursery Road #1-6313

accounts allowed/bids/landfills

Mr. Michael C. Willett, County Administrator, informed the Board that the bid recommended for the Ten Monitoring Wells for Astatula Landfill II was the lowest bid that met the specifications.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to award Bid #015-951-086, Ten Monitoring Wells for Astatula Landfill II to Bob’s Well Drilling at a cost of $22,237.65.

accounts allowed/road projects

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for full payment to Asphalt Pavers, Inc. for Project No. 13-85 Silver Lake Drive Resurfacing in the amount of $146,231.25.

public works/signs

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to place two (2) 30 mph speed limit signs on Pine Ridge Road #1-4839.

accounts allowed/public works

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Wade Curtis, Chief Construction Superintendant, and Charlie Daniels, Road Superintendent, to attend the Tort Liability Conference in Tampa on November 21, 1985 at a cost of $45 per person.

accounts allowed/road projects

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to award Project #3-86, #4-4187 Lake Norris Road Resurfacing to Asphalt Pavers in the amount of $155,946.00.

ordinances/planning department

The Chairman announced that the advertised time had arrived for the public hearing on an Ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan relating to the regulations for the Green Swamp Area.  It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the October 16, 1985 and October 29, 1985 editions of the Orlando Sentinel, Lake Little Sentinel.

Sentinel, Lake Little Sentinel

Mr. Dan Kotulla, Planning Department, appeared before the Board and presented a brief summary of events that have transpired between the County and the Department of Community Affairs.  He stated that the Department of Community Affairs was requesting more provisions in the Ordinance relating to the Comprehensive Plan and the Green Swamp area.  At this time Mr. Kotulla informed the Board that a compromise had been met.

Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, informed the Board that amendments could be made today.  Mr. Kotulla stated that the amendments that have been made were approved by the Department of Community Affairs.  Mr. Ford stated that if there were any questions, the Planning Department could advertise for a public hearing for the first meeting in December.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the amendments to the proposed Ordinance concerning and amending the Land Use Element and the Conservation Element of Potable Water, including the language as incorporated with the Department of Community Affairs and the County staff concerning those areas of critical concern so designated in the Green Swamp.

No one present in the audience wished to discuss the proposed ordinance with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved to place the amended ordinance on the floor for its first and final reading by title only as follows:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE LAKE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, AMENDING THE LAND USE ELEMENT, CONSERVATION ELEMENT, POTABLE WATER ELEMENT, DRAINAGE ELEMENT, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, BY ADDING PROVISIONS TO BRING THE PLAN INTO CONFORMANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 380, FLORIDA STATUTES, RELATING TO THE REGULATIONS FOR THE GREEN SWAMP AREA OF CRITICAL STATE CONCERN; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board adopted Ordinance 1985-19 as amended, as read by title only on its first and final reading.

county administrator’s agenda (cont.)

bonds – mobile home

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of James L. Nichols, Mt. Dora area, District #4 to live in a mobile home on the same piece of property on which his conventional dwelling unit is being built, subject to the proper bond being posted and with the stipulation that the mobile home will be removed upon the completion of the conventional dwelling unit or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners.

Included in the motion was approval of the cancellation of the mobile home bond for Harry L. Mantor, Leesburg area, District #2.

accounts allowed/planning/pollution control/courthouse

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to purchase two (2) typewriters in the amount of $629 each for the Planning-Pollution Department and the South Lake County Courthouse Annex.

accounts allowed/building department

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to reimburse Bill Hechler and Jack Bragg $75 each for successfully completing the SBCCI Building Inspector Certification examination.

resolutions/subdivisions/roads – county & state

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to accept an Irrevocable Letter of Credit for maintenance in the amount of $1,398 for Golden Heights Subdivision and to accept the following roads into the county maintenance system:  Michigan Avenue (4-4262A) and Rich Drive (4-4262E).

bonds/roads – county & state

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to release an Irrevocable Letter of Credit in the amount of $98,615, to accept a maintenance bond in the amount of $8,418 for Mission Village at Mt. Dora, and to accept Mission Avenue (4-4059A) into the county maintenance system.

accounts allowed/emergency services

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Joe Stephany to attend the Florida Emergency Preparedness Association 1985 Fall Conference in St. Augustine on November 6-8, 1985 at an estimated cost of $200.

accounts allowed/animal control

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to purchase materials for Animal Control to build a transport cage for the new truck at an estimated cost of $450.

accounts allowed/mosquito control

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Carl Andrew Duncan, Inspector, to attend the Fall Short Courses for Mosquito Control, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida on November 12-14, 1985 at an estimated cost of $162.50.

accounts allowed/veterans service

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Arthur Ragland to attend the Governor’s Commission on Veterans Affairs Meeting and Dedication Ceremony of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Tallahassee, Florida on November 10-12, 1985.

accounts allowed/veterans service

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to purchase one IBM typewriter and one high back swivel/tilt chair for Veterans Service Office at an estimated cost of $765.72.

resolutions/public works

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Resolution of Appreciation for Walter Hall, Jr. who has attained 15 years of service.

accounts allowed/pollution control

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Paulette Muller to attend the DER sponsored seminar for Local Program Directors on Domestic Wastewater and Industrial Waste, October 28-30, 1985 in Daytona Beach at an estimated cost of $130.00.

accounts allowed/pollution control

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to purchase a Dec Mate II Word Processor for the Pollution Control Department at an estimated cost of $7,124.00 as approved in the 1985-86 Budget.

accounts allowed/pollution control

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for reimbursement of Registration Fees for Richard Rood and Ben Nesheiwat (lab personnel) for attendance at the “Florida Society of Environmental Analysts” Annual Meeting on October 25, 1985 at a cost of $60.00.

contracts, leases & agreements/committees

Mr. Michael C. Willett, County Administrator, discussed with the Board the proposed Agreement between Lake County and the Lake County Economic Development Council.  He stated that the proposed Agreement contained guidelines for the use of monies.

Commr. Carson suggested that the Agreement include a statement that will indicate that the Council will only receive a dollar for dollar match on funds that are raised by the Council.

Discussion occurred regarding the responsibilities of the Economic Development Council.

Commr. Burhans recommended signing the contract with the deletion of #2 and including a phrase indicating that the funds from the County will match monies raised by the Council.

Commr. Smoak informed the Board that the County Attorney has advised him that he has no conflict of interest in this matter.

Mr. Willett discussed the County matching funds on a monthly basis.

The Board postponed action so that the scheduled public hearing at 10:30 a.m. could be held.

ordinances/water resources

The Chairman announced that the advertised time had arrived for the public hearing on a proposed Ordinance regulating the operation and anchoring of vessels and motor boats.  It was noted that the proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the October 16, 1985 and October 29, 1985 editions of The Orlando Sentinel, Lake Little Sentinel.

Commr. Burhans read to the audience a letter dated November 4, 1985 from Bill Milton, Jr. respectfully requesting that the Commissioners take no action at this time on the proposed Ordinance and Resolution concerning restricted anchoring areas in Lake County.  The letter further stated that he and his clients did not intend to appear before the Board today.

Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, stated that the Board could table the Ordinance or deny the Ordinance.

Commr. Smoak brought the audience up to date on what has transpired and stated that the Sheriff’s Department has agreed to fund a deputy sheriff for ten weekends to patrol the Silver Glen Springs area during the heavy boating season to help derive at the problems that truly exist.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board denied the proposed Ordinance regulating the operation and anchoring of vessels and motor boats.

commissioners

At 10:40 a.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would recess for ten minutes.

contracts, leases & agreements/committees (cont.)

Discussion continued regarding the proposed agreement between Lake County and the Lake County Economic Development Council.

Commr. Deems suggested paying the Council in quarterly installments provided the monies can be justified.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the proposed Agreement to be amended to reflect that the payments shall be made in equal quarterly amounts provided the Council has raised at least that amount of money in that particular quarter.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to delete 3.b.2) Rent and utilities in the proposed Agreement.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the amended Agreement between the Lake County Board of County Commissioners and the Lake County Economic Development Council and authorized the proper signatures.

It was clarified that the motion for the payments would be made on a quarterly basis or earlier.

assessments/resolutions

The Chairman announced that the advertised time had arrived for the public hearing on Special Assessment #41, Frederick Road, Picciola Island Subdivision.

Mr. Michael C. Willett, County Administrator, informed the Board that the low bid was received from Asphalt Pavers, Inc. in the amount of $8,500.

Mrs. Edwin Moss appeared before the Board and objected to the amount of assessment costs.  She stated that her costs were twice as much as the amount the residents on Byron Road had to pay.

Mr. Willett explained that the petitions for Frederick Road were not received in time to be considered in the assessment for the roads that included Byron Road.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the assessment roll for SA-41, Frederick Road, Picciola Island Subdivision, and awarded the low bid to Asphalt Pavers, Inc. in the amount of $8,500.

ordinances/health department

The Chairman announced that the time had arrived for the public hearing to discuss the proposed Ordinance repealing Ordinance 1978-3 in reference to day care centers.  It was noted that this Ordinance was postponed from October 8, 1985.

Mr. Lonnie Strickland, Director of Health & General Services, appeared before the Board and recommended that the Board of County Commissioners vote not to adopt the proposed ordinance to repeal the present child care ordinance.  He further recommended that Dr. Moreno, Tom Winters, Dr. Atkinson, and himself prepare wording for an ordinance adopting present State Statutes and amendments to and maintaining county educational requirements to be presented back to the Board in two months.

Mr. Strickland stated that the State District HRS office has agreed to contract with Lake County and for the County Attorney to prepare the contract designating them to be the licensing agency.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the recommendation presented by Mr. Strickland, Director of Health and General Services.

Ms. Maxine Phelps, Director of the Vocational-Technical Center, expressed her gratification to the Board.

licenses and permits

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

Renewals

Virginia E. Beard

Joseph Edwin Butts

Willie Gainey

Ray Bryant

Additions

Larry Shyers

Lawrence Hoag

Athan Davis

bonds – contractor

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

New

282-86             Bill LaBree (Plumbing)

302-86             W. O. McDermid, Sr. dba Clifton Consolidated Co. (Elect. Cont.)

578-86             Abbott-True Electric, Inc.

990-86             Cone Roofing Lake County Inc.

1295-86           Raulerson Roofing, Inc. (Roofing)

1461-86           Asbury Floyd (Plumbing)

1486-86           Mechanical Services, Inc. of Orlando (HVAC. Mechanical Cont. Class I)

1628-86           Michael S. Duncan (Electrick)

1678-86           Cecil C. Garrett, Jr. (Residential)

1680-86           Richard Vought (Electrical)

1682-86           James R. Makin (Masonry)

1830-86           Harold E. Smith (Building)

1901-86           Dale E. Bartch & Renovax, Inc. (Heating & Air Conditioning)

1910-86           John R. O’Steen (Residential)

1918-86           Gary McCucheon dba Tropic Homes, Inc. (General)

1945-86           Joseph Gonczy (Handyman Contractor)

3040-86           Mark A. Montgomery dba Montgomery Air Cond. Inc. (Heating &A/C, Refrigeration & Ventilation)

4004-86           A.M. Eclind dba Ecklind Cont. Company (Class C. Residential Bldg.)

4054-86           Thomas J. Walsh (Plumbing)

4098-86           Stanley E.Dollen dba S. E. Dollen, Inc. (Electrical)

4117-86           Donald W. Heard dba Heard Electric (Electrical)

4286-86           K. Bruce Southwell (Plumbing)

4304-86           Jack W. Rainford & Sons, Dennis McDeavitt dba A-1 Plumbing and A-1 Air (Plumbing & Air Cond.)

4305-86           Bilie Scribner

4306-86           Arthur B. Hosch (#106 Mechanical Contractor)

4307-86           Charles B. Stokes, Jr. (Electrician)

4309-86           Lillian Ackerman (Drywall Contractor)

4311-86           Charles Krazit dba Betterway Builders, Inc. (Gen. Cont.)

4312-86           William E. Ray, Sr. (Air Conditioning)

4313-86           William M. Segal dba William Segal, Inc. (Gen. Class A)

bonds/fire districts – fire departments

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the cancellations of the following Public Official Bonds for the Mt. Plymouth District Commissioners:

Ralph S. Cerney          Joan I. Irwin

James W. Ellis             Katherine A. McDonald

Included in the motion was approval for the cancellations of the following Public Official Bonds for the Northwest Fire District Commissioners:

Larry C. Lipps             Roy L. Wolff

Conley H. Kidd          David F. Januchowski

county buildings & grounds/courthouse

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following designated smoking areas:

Private offices be designated smoking or non smoking at the option of the occupant.

Right hand side of Board of County Commissioner’s hearing room designated smoking area and Commissioner’s seating area.

Board of County Commissioner’s Conference Room.

Clerk’s Office – Conference Room; Microfilm Laboratory.

County Administrators Office – 4th Floor Conference Room (except when used for public meetings)

State Attorney Areas – rooms 408-410; 411-413; 419;424; 463; Front Porch and Middle Office of House at 411 West Main St.

Public Defender’s Office – Individual Offices as designated by occupants.

Finance Department – Joint Finance and Law Library Conference.

Second Floor Courtroom Area – tiled waiting areas.

First Floor Courtroom area – tiled waiting areas.

Sheriff’s Office – Business Office; Warrants/Records Office; PBX Room; Uniform Patrol Office; S.I.D. Office.

Supervisor of Election’s Office – Back Workroom

Courthouse Annex:  Property Appraiser’s Office (Back Workroom) and Tax Collector’s Office (no response)

Purchasing/Personnel:  One-half front lobby as designated, Buyer’s Office area.

County Barns

Public Defender’s Office, Lake County, Smoking Policy:

1.       Designated smoking areas shall be as follows:

a)       Any office occupied by one individual may at the occupants’ discretion, be a smoking area.

b)      Any office or work area may be designated as a smoking area if all workers routinely assigned to work in that area at the same time agree.

      2.  The following office areas may not be designated smoking areas:

a)  The waiting room and reception area (including receptionist work area)

b)  The copy and supply room

c)  The law library

      3.  All smoking areas must be posted “DESIGNATED SMOKING AREA.”

Smoking/Non-smoking Areas in the Veterans Service Office

Veterans Service Officer Office                     Smoking

Assistant Veterans Service Officer Office     Smoking

Veterans Service Specialist Office                 Smoking

Director/Health & Gen Serv. Office               Non-Smoking

Secretary’s Area                                              Non-Smoking

Smoking and Non-Smoking Areas of Old Courthouse

 

First Floor

Pollution Control                                Non Smoking

Second Floor

Building Permit area and vault           Non-Smoking

Zoning and Building Official area      Non-Smoking

Code Enforcement                              Non-Smoking

Office of Charlie Taylor                     Smoking

Third Floor

Offices of Paulette Muller                  Non-Smoking

Office of David Rosenau                   Smoking

Office of Jerry Sexton                        Smoking

Library                                                Smoking unless public meeting

Office of Jimmy Lin                           Smoking

Counter area                                        Non-Smoking

Fourth Floor

Break Room                                        Only Smoking Area

Fifth Floor

Elevator and corridor                          Non-Smoking

Planning Department                          4 offices smoking, 3 offices non-smoking

public health/reports

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Lake Community Action Agency Board Packet for October 30, 1985.

tax collector/reports

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures & Changes in Fund Balance – Budget and Actual for T. Keith Hall, Lake County Tax Collector.

Included in the motion was the Board’s acknowledgement of the Distribution of Revenue Traffic/Criminal Cases for the following weeks:

October 11, 1985 ($12,347.47)           October 18, 1985 ($10,670.67)          

October 25, 1985 ($12,463.44)

budgets/clerk/checks received

Commr. Carson discussed the excess fees to be accepted from Mr. Watkins, Clerk, in the amount of $284,528.22.

Commr. Carson made a motion, which was seconded by Commr. Smoak to accept the check from Mr. Watkins for Excess Fees in the amount of $284,528.22 and to have the funds set aside, not added to the General fund, for a recommendation by the Insurance Committee to the Board of County Commissioners at the next meeting.

Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, stated that a budget amendment would eventually be needed.

The Board voted on the motion, which was carried unanimously.

assessments

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the proper signatures on the following Satisfaction of Assessment Liens:

Hilltop Subdivision #2

Harry D. & Betty J. Maley                $1,098.00

H. B. Turpening                                  $732.00

Hilltop Subdivision #3

McLaurin & Charlotte S. Shaw          $366.00

Charles J. & Esther a. Berry                $1,464.00

Rev. Marcel & Helen Desgalier          $549.00

Maynard F. Burgess                            $549.00

Sorrento Ranchos

Roy A. McMahan                               $2,659.79

Joseph Kevin & Alena Mullen            $237.73

Suburban Shores Subdivision

Robert B. & Belva B. Brannon           $1,193.33

RobertM. & Allison G. Sawyer          $845.38

Western Shores Subdivision

Maurice E. & Sarah Kathryn Lewis    $777.30

Paul G. Clark                                      $940.02

Lake View Heights Second Addition

Michael E. Gillespie & Teresa $1,288.98

Sunny Dell Park

Larry L. Crecelius                               $511.62

Picciola Island Subdivision

Clyde L. & Desma P. Cadenhead      $608.00

Andrew & Mary Carr Elrick               $107.10

Coranelle H. Fields, Trustee               $304.00

Pomerosa Subdivision

Gene & Brenda K. Smith                   $780.74

Gene & Brenda K. Smith                   $775.95

Country Club View Subdivision – First Addition

Clarence R. & WilmaWelling             $611.10

Eustis Heights

Linda A. Dover                                   $643.27

Joanna Shores Subdivision

Debra L. Stultz                                   $754.49

pollution control/resolutions

Mrs. Paulette Muller, Director of Pollution Control, appeared before the Board to discuss a proposed Resolution for a fee schedule for inspections, reviewing and miscellaneous charges.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Resolution for a Fee Schedule as presented by the Lake County Pollution Director, effective November 5, 1985 and authorized the Chairman and the Clerk’s signatures.

recess & reassembly

At 11:50 a.m. the Board recessed for lunch and reconvened at 2:00 p.m. for the afternoon session.

ordinances/zoning

Mr. Joe Hill appeared before the Board to discuss park model RV’s.  He stated that these are models that are allowed by law to be no more than 400 square feet.  He stated that in the past the units were transported in an eight foot wide mode.  He further stated that during the past year, the legislature changed the law and allowed the units to be transported in a twelve foot mode.  Mr. Hill stated that this violates the County rules and has been discussed with Mr. Jerry Sexton, Director of Development.  Mr. Hill stated the length of time to change the Ordinance by proper procedures would keep him out of business for one whole season.  At this time, he requested some relief by an Emergency Ordinance.

Mr. Sexton addressed the Board and stated that the change would not cause a difference in density.  He stated that the Development staff is in the process of writing a new ordinance.

Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney’s Office, discussed the legalities with the present ordinance and its effectiveness.

Mr. Ray Chamberlain, Holiday Travel Park, appeared before the Board to discuss the RV situation.  He stated that RV’s must have wheels and axels on them and must be transportable at all times.

Mr. Minkoff stated that the Board could declare a need for an emergency ordinance, but could not sanction a violation of the present ordinance and stated that it could be timely advertised for the December 3, 1985 meeting.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board declared this situation to be an emergency; the requirements in the ordinance are keeping the twelve foot wide RV’s from being located in Lake County; approve for the particular feature of the ordinance to adopt the state standard definition of a twelve foot wide RV, commonly known as a park trailer, not to exceed 400 square feet; including terminology determined by Mr. Sexton and Mr. Minkoff, County Attorney’s Office, for a time period of six months.  Included in the motion was the need for building permits to be obtained and the deletion of the electric requirement found in the RV section of the Zoning Ordinance.

Commr. Smoak voted “no,” because he did not feel that the emergency existed and that the sense of direction has not been established to fit the County’s Comprehensive Plan.

contracts, leases & agreements/landfills

Mr. Dan Robuck, representing NRG/Recovery Group, Inc., appeared before the Board to discuss four items that needed to be amended in the contract between Lake County and NRG/Recovery Group, Inc.  He distributed a letter to the Board members from General Electric Credit Corporation and directed their attention to the changes being required by GECC.  Mr. Robuck stated that on page 5, the annual tonnage needed to be changed from 100,000 tons to 120,000 tons per annum.  He further stated that the amount of $6.50 per ton needed to be changed to $8.50 per ton.

Mr. George Shaffer, General Electric Credit, appeared before the Board to discuss the tipping fee and the other requirements.

Mr. Robuck discussed future construction plans for the original site.

            Mr. Robuck discussed page 6, “The waste supply agreement will provide for an adjustment to the tipping fee to indemnify the Project for increased cost attributable to change in law, including environmental and tax-related changes.”  He suggested adding after this provision “This provision shall not apply to any tax changes after January 1, 1989.”

Mr. Robuck suggested another provision be included in the contract stating that if this provision is invoked against the County and it causes the tipping fee to rise by more than $1.00, the County will then begin to receive 25 percent of the net cash flow of the project.

Mr. Shaffer discussed the reasons for GECC not being a purchaser of industrial revenue bonds.

Mr. Walt Walters, NRG/Recovery Group, Inc., appeared before the Board and stated that the project will be purchasing woodchips the first two to three years.  He stated that the great majority of income that will come from this project will be in the sale of electricity.

Mr. Roland Lewis, Solid Waste Management, appeared before the Board and stated that he felt very confident with the 120,000 tons and discussed the waste study prepared by NRG/Recovery Group, Inc. with the help of the Public Works Department of Lake County.

Mr. Ford requested a copy of the Florida Power contract and recommended that a meeting be scheduled with NRG/Recovery Group, Inc. and its attorney, along with a Commissioner, County Administrator, and County Attorney to review the changes that are being proposed; then schedule another general meeting like the one held today.

Commr. Smoak discussed page 6, “GECC reserves the right to terminate the waste supply agreement under certain circumstances.”  He stated that these circumstances need not be determined.

Mr. Ford suggested that a contract be prepared with the changes underlined for review.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board scheduled a meeting of NRG/Recovery Group, Inc. for November 12, 1985 at 10:45 a.m.

At this time a meeting was scheduled for November 7, 1985 at 1:00 p.m. for the discussion of the contract.

right-of-ways, roads – easements

Mr. Michael C. Willett, County Administrator, addressed the Board regarding a request from Mr. Donald Graham to purchase a portion of railroad right-of-way in Altoona owned by the County.

Mr. Donald Graham appeared before the Board to discuss the request.  He stated that he was in need of the additional property along with several other property owners in order to obtain buildable lots along the right-of-way.

Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated that if a need was foreseen by the County in the future, the property should not be sold.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board referred the request to the County Attorney and the County Administrator.

resolutions/right-of-ways, roads –easements

Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, presented the Board with a proposed resolution regarding the Seaboard Coastline Railroad and abandoned right-of-ways known as the Tavares Branch.  He requested that the Board review the resolution and make comments.

Commr. Smoak discussed paragraph #6 pertaining to the maintenance costs.  He stated that DOT said they would be 100 percent responsible for the maintenance.

At this time the Board suggested amending the contract to read that FDOT will be responsible for 100 percent of the maintenance and that the purchase price is not to exceed $419,000 with an increase at 10 percent per year after a formal written contract is executed between all parties.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the resolution as recommended by the County Attorney, with the amendments to paragraphs 5 and 6 as indicated above.

accounts allowed/indigents

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the payment of Warrant #51994 through Warrant #52351 for the following accounts:

County Transportation Trust               Bassville Fire District

General Revenue                                 Fine & Forfeiture

Countywide Fire District                    Countywide Library

Mosquito Control                                Aquatic Weed

Section 8                                             Mt. Plymouth Fire District

South Lake Fire District                     Private Industry Council

Landfills                                              Pasco Fire District

Northwest Fire District                       Special Assessments

Paisley Fire District

Included in the motion was approval of payment for the following indigents for the month of November, 1985:

McCobe Apartments for Willie Mae Jackson/$50/District #1

Montclair Village for Katricia Houser/$50/District #1

accounts allowed/contrcts, leases & agreements/courthouse

Commr. Deems discussed the PA sound system in the Board Meeting Room. He informed the Board that he had Mr. David Thomas, Daltco, Dunedin, Florida, inspect the system, which Mr. Thomas indicated had been struck by lightning, and the unit was unable to carry the correct wattage.  At this time, Commr. Deems recommended the purchasing of the system recommended by Mr. Thomas, not to exceed the amount of $8,896.11.  Commr. Deems stated that he would discuss with Mr. Thomas the installation of a speaker outside of the meeting room.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved to upgrade the sound system in the Board Meeting Room, as recommended by Commr. Deems and not to exceed the amount of $8,896.11.

Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.

There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 4:33 p.m.

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glenn c. burhans, chairman

 

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James C. Watkins, Clerk