A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

DECEMBER 27, 1985

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in special

session on, Friday, December 27, 1985, 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: Glenn C. Burhans, Chairman; James R. Carson, Jr.; Thomas J. Windram; and C. A. "Lex" Deems. Others present were: Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; Michael C. Willett, County Administrator; and Sandra Carter, Secretary.

RESOLUTIONS/BONDS

Mr. Dan Robuck, Attorney representing Walling Enterprises,

Inc., appeared before the Board to present a resolution providing for financing by Lake County, Florida, for industrial development revenue bonds, not to exceed $1,000,000.00, for the acquisition, construction, fixturing, furnishing and installation of improvements and additions to an existing retail shopping center, located in the City of Leesburg.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the necessary signatures on a resolution for Walling Enterprises, Inc. to provide financing by Lake County, Florida, for industrial development revenue bonds, not to exceed $1,000,000.00, for the acquisition, construction, fixturing, furnishing and installation of improvements and additions to an existing retail shopping center, located in the City of Leesburg.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the necessary signatures on the Application to the Secretary of State, for Walling Enterprises, Inc., for industrial development revenue bonds, not to exceed $1,000,000.00, for the acquisition, construction, fixturing, furnishing and installation of improvements and additions to an existing retail shopping center, located in the City of Leesburg.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/JAILS/CONTRACT, LEASES & AGREEMENTS

Discussion occurred regarding the exercise yard for the Lake County Jail and the contract received from the Great Age Construction Company, in the amount of $65,592.00.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the contract from the Great Age Construction Company, in the amount of $65,592.00, for the construction of the exercise yard for the Lake County Jail.

FAIRGROUNDS

Discussion occurred regarding the land to be acquired for the future site of the Lake County Fairgrounds.

One site discussed was the Libby property which frontages on O'Brien Road and includes 2,800 acres at $1,500 - $1,800.00 per acre.

Another site was the Leslie Huffstetler property which includes 292 acres, 2,650 feet being lakefront property, and one and one-half miles of road frontage.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the County Attorney's office to negotiate with the Libby corporation and with Mr. Huffstetler regarding their properties.

Further discussion occurred regarding properties owned by Mrs. Daugherty, Mr. Bob Eichelberger, and Hickory Point Groves. Included in the motion was the authorization for the County Attorney's office to investigate the Daugherty, Eichelberger, and Hickory Point Groves properties as well as the Libby and Huffstetler properties.

There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 10:15 a.m.

GLENN C. BURHANS, CHAIRMAN

ATTEST:

JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK

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