A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SEPTEMBER 16, 1986
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, September 16, 1 98 6 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: James R. Carson, Jr., Chairman: Glenn C. Burhans; Claude E. Smoak, Jr.; Thomas J. Windram (arriving at 9:lO a.m.); and C. A. "Lex" Deems. Others present were: Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; James C. Watkins, Clerk; Michael C. Willett, County Administrator; Katherine A. McDonald, County Administrator's Assistant; and Sandra Carter, Deputy Clerk. James C. Watkins, Clerk, gave the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Deems.
BONDS/AMBULANCES-HOSPITAL DISTRICTS
Commr. Carson stated that the bond issue regarding Leesburg Regional Medical Center had been postponed until a later date.
LICENSES AND PERMITS
On a mot ion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Gun Permits and Bonds:
Renewal
Harvey Morse
Robert L. Wakefield
ASSESSMENTS/SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the proper signatures on the following Satisfaction of Assessment Liens:
El Bonito Subdivision
Mary Simpson Waite $ 821.70
Mary Simpson Waite 2,702.48
Mary Simpson Waite 2,958.12
Mary Simpson Waite 1,369.50
Florencio & Carmen Hernandez 913.00
Stephen M. Crawford 913.00
Marilyn Diane Spires 913.00
Robert C. & Lillian M. Matthews 913.00
Harold J. Carpenter 913.00
Pine Lakes South Subdivision
Frances L. Sellars 711.00
Ferdinand 0. L Susan E. Lundgren 1.896.00
David A. & Marie W. Elliott 1,279.80
David A. & Marie W. Elliott 474.00
David A. & Marie W. Elliott 711.00
Percy G. & Evelyn P. Tullock 711.00
Franklin D. & Rose M. Roberts 711.00
Edward L. & Luzetta Kinne 948.00
Edward L. & Luzetta Kinne 948.00
Edward L. & Luzetta Kinne 948.00
Wallace H. Lundgren & Katherine J. 636.87
Edward L. & Luzetta Kinne 568.80
Sorrento Village
S & K Realty 3,268.48
Western Shores
Barbara Huey 629.17
Forty Eight Estates
L. R. Busk 1086.07
L. R. Busk 726.27
Imperial Mobile Terrace
Buena B. Grunewald 213.35
Golfview Subdivision
Lynn Walker % Gaylord, Gaylord, Stone & Evans 1200.00
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Distribution of Revenue Traffic/Criminal Cases for the week of September 5, 1986, in the amount of $13,682.22.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of Warrant #59945 through Warrant #60747 for the following accounts:
Paisley Fire District County Transportation Trust
General Revenue Countywide Library
Countywide Fire District Northwest Fire District
Mosquito Control Pasco Fire District
Landfills Bassville Fire District
Law Library Mt. Plymouth Fire District
Private Industry Council South Lake Fire District
Fine & Forfeiture Aquatic Weed
Section 8 Resort & Development Fund Tax
Special Assessments Road Impact
Northeast Ambulance Northwest Ambulance
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved reimbursement to the Lake County Sheriff's Department, pursuant to Florida Statute 943.25 (8).A, Lake County Ordinance 1982-1, of monies in the amount of $470.09, for expenses incurred in sending Captain Jimmy Horner to Tallahassee, Florida, to attend the Florida FBI National Academy Retraining Session, held at the Ramada Inn, on August 3-7, 1986.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved reimbursement to the Lake County Sheriff's Department, pursuant to Florida Statute 943.25 (8) A, Lake County Ordinance 1982-1, of monies in the amount of $576.55, for expenses incurred in sending several employees to various work-shops and law enforcement classes during the month of August, 1986.
BUDGETS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved a budget revision, in the amount of $331,918.00, for Section 8 Fund, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1986, in accordance with Section 129.06 (2) (D) Florida Statutes, due to a contract modification.
LIBRARIES/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the proper signatures on the Application for FY 1987 State Aid to Libraries, in the amount of $631,201.00.
Included in the motion was approval and signature authorization for Interlocal Agreements, between the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County and the following, providing for a free, county-wide public library service for the residents of Lake County:
Local Library Board
Cooper Memorial Library Association
City of Fruitland Park
City of Eustis
City of Mt. Dora
City of Umatilla
City of Tavares
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SUBDIVISIONS/ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for partial payment to Lake Contracting, for Project No. SA-50, Highland Lakes 9-16-86.P-16-86 Subdivision, in the amount of $65,811.90.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS/LANDFILLS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for final payment to Superior Asphalt Company, for Project 4-86, Loghouse Landfill, in the amount of $32,931.32.
BIDS/PUBLIC WORKS
Discussion occurred regarding the bids on two-way radios and batteries and the request not to refer to districts regarding asphaltic concrete and limerock.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to award bids on the following items, postponing approval to bid two-way radios and batteries at this time:
Asphaltic Concrete Asphalt Pavers
Macasphalt
Asphaltic Prod. Co.
Limerock M. J. Stavola
St. Catherine Mining
Dixie Lime
Traffic Paint Glidden Company
Bagged Rip Rap Golden Triangle Builder's Supply
Culvert Pipe Armco
Gator
DEEDS/RIGHT-OF-WAYS, ROADS & EASEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to accept the following right-of-ways deeds:
Blueberry Hill Apartments 44-leg A
Cardinal Industries, Inc. 44-leg A
Cardinal Industries, Inc. 44-leg A
Blueberry Hill Apartments c-44
Ethel B. Reynolds, trustee of #4-5890 Huff Road
Kimberly Ann Reynolds
DEEDS/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to release the following road reservations from the Department of Transportation for the following Murphy Act Deeds:
145 Release all reservations Carlton Village
2857 Release all reservations E. Umatilla S/D
2173 Release all reservations Groveland
2156 Release all reservations Mt. Plymouth
2143 Release all reservations Mt. Plymouth
2779 Release all reservations Mt. Plymouth
2776 Reserve 25' from centerline of Mt. Plymouth
Alcrest Ave. 4-4187
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/LANDFILLS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Roland Lewis, Solid Waste Disposal Operations Director, to attend the GRCDA Board Meeting, to be held at the Holiday Inn, Gulf Breeze, Florida, at an estimated cost of $250.00.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/AGRICULTURAL CENTER
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to purchase 1200 Baud Teletype equipment, for the weather forecast station located at the Ag Center, at an estimated cost of $2,700.00.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/AGRICULTURAL CENTER
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Alice Ayers, Extension Agent 4-H, to attend the national professional association meeting in Pennsylvania, October 22-26, 1986, at an estimated cost of $304.00.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/LANDFILLS/COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Mike Willett, County Administrator, and Kathy McDonald, County Administrator's Assistant, to attend a Solid Waste Landfill Rule Compliance workshop, in Orlando, on October 1, 1986, at a cost of $40.00.
PROPERTY APPRAISER/COUNTY BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
PUBLIC HEALTH
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously,
the Board approved the request to move WIC (Women and Infant Care) and the Property Appraiser's records, stored in the Old Courthouse, to the house by the Health Department, being vacated by the State's Attorney.
FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS/CONTRACTS, LEASES &
AGREEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the proper signatures on a contract with Gregg Engineering, to perform inspections and approve payment requests, on the construction of the Dona Vista Fire Station.
FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS/CONTRACTS, LEASES &
AGREEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the proper signatures on contracts between Lake County and the following cities, fire districts and volunteer fire departments, to provide fire protection in the unincorporated areas of the County for FY 86/87:
City of Groveland $ 27,OOO.OO
City of Mascotte 12,000.00
City of Mt. Dora 7,500.00
Montverde Mobile Home Park VFD 5.747.00
Sun Lake Mobile Home Park VFD 6,410.OO
Mid-Florida Lakes Mobile Home Park VFD 32,082.OO
Okahumpka/Yalaha VFD 278,626.OO
Astatula VFD 77,899.OO
Astor VFD 41,149.00
Bassville Fire District 8,589.OO
Mt. Plymouth Fire District 84,105.OO
Northwest Fire District 32,692.OO
Paisley Fire District 39,312 .oo
Pasco Fire District 181,996.OO
South Lake Fire District 93,253.oo
FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS/CONTRACTS, LEASES &
AGREEMENTS
Mr. Chuck Sowers, Fire Coordinator, appeared before the Board to discuss the Interlocal Agreements between Lake County and the cities of Howey-in-the-Hills and Minneola, for fire protection within municipal boundaries, and to answer any questions there might be from the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved and authorized the proper signatures on Interlocal Agreements between Lake County and the cities of Howey-in- the-Hills and Minneola, for the County to provide fire protection within municipal boundaries.
Commr. Deems was not present for the vote..
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/GRANTS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
Mr. Joe Stephany, Director of Emergency Management, appeared before the Board to present some background information regarding the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Trust Fund program.
Mr. Bill Compton, Director of Ambulances with Waterman Medical Center, and Dr. John Gabler, EMS Director, appeared before the Board to briefly demonstrate the use of defibrillators and give some technical and medical details regarding same. Mr. Compton stated that approximately ten (10) defibrillators, at a cost of $4,600 -5,OOO.OO each (one to be used as a back-up unit), could be purchased with the $51,619.28 in grant money, for use in the remote areas of the County, where there are trained Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT'S).
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of approximately ten (10) defibrillators, using the grant money available, in the amount of $51,619.28, to be used in the remote areas of the County by trained Emergency Medical Technicians.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA (CONT'D.)
VETERANS SERVICE/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/WELFARE DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Art Ragland, County Veterans Service Officer, and Myra Smith, Director of Welfare, to attend the State Association of County Commissioners 51th Annual Conference, in Ft. Lauderdale, October 8-10, 1986, at an estimated cost of $550.00.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/WELFARE
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to reimburse Myra Smith, Director of Welfare, $7.00, upon the successful completion of a Computer Literacy course at Lake Vo-Tech.
SUBDIVISIONS/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the preliminary plat of Eagle Ridge Subdivision, First Addition.
BONDS - MOBILE HOME
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for cancellation of the following mobile home bond:
James Maloney, Montverde Area, District #3
ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise the following road projects:
2-87 Bay Road (Impact Fees)
3-87 Countywide Resurfacing
5-87 Wolfbranch Road
BIDS/PUBLIC WORKS (CONT'D.)
Further discussion occurred regarding the recommendation to re-bid two-way radios.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to re-bid two-way radios for use by the Public Works Department.
BIDS/PUBLIC WORKS (CONT'D.)
Further discussion occurred regarding the recommendation to re-bid batteries.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved to extend the existing bid the County has on batteries for sixty (60) days while specifications are redrawn, and then re-bid at a later date.
Included in the motion was a request for a letter of notification to the bidders that the Board is rejecting the present bids, redrawing the specifications, and extending the existing bid for sixty (60) days.
ROAD PROJECTS (CONT'D.)
Commr. Smoak stated that he would like to refer back to the road projects which had previously been approved for advertisement, as he felt that he may have a conflict of interest regarding certain roads of which he owns property frontage. He questioned the County Attorney, Chris Ford, as to what the proper posture would be for him to take, from a public standpoint.
The County Attorney stated that an announcement should be made as to what property Commr. Smoak owns, in order to avoid any adverse publicity. He also stated that he does not have to abstain from voting, nor declare a conflict of interest, reyardiny 400' of land which fronts on a road scheduled for improvement, due to the fact that the general good is so far overriding the small amount of good that could come from it; however, he would recommend that he abstain from voting in order to avoid any potential conflicts.
ROAD PROJECTS/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the resurfacing projects for the following roads in District IV:
4-4298 A Wacassa Trail
4-4198 A Okaloosa Trail
4-4198 Holopaw Trail
4-4098 Chipola Trail
4-4198B Nocatee Trail
4-3786 Azalea Avenue
4-3786 B Orange Avenue
4-3886 B Palm Avenue
4-3886 Pine Drive
4-3886 Magnolia Avenue
4-3786 Palmetto Drive
C-46A
ROAD PROJECTS/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE
Discussion occurred regarding the proposed road projects for FY 1986-87.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the road construction projects for FY 1986-87, as presented to the Board by the Public Works Department, with each Commissioner stating which roads in his district should receive top priority.
COUNTY EMPLOYEES/COUNTY POLICY
Discussion occurred regarding Veterans Day (November 11, 1986) an official holiday, falling on a regular scheduled meeting day th.is year (Rezoning) and what potential problems it may cause.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request for Veterans Day to be honored by the County this year on Monday, November 10, 1986, rather than November 11, 1986, and for the Rezoning Meeting to be held on Tuesday, November 11, as usual.
Mr. Watkins, Clerk, directed a memo to all County employees informing them that the County will honor Veterans Day on Monday, November 10 rather than Tuesday, November 11, 1986.
WATER AUTHORITY
Commr . Deems questioned the County Administrator about a boat ramp that Orange County is putting in on Lake Beauclair.
The County Administrator stated that a boat ramp is being constructed at Trimble Park, in Tangerine, which is in Lake County. Construction of the boat ramp had been started before permits were obtained from Lake County, due to the fact that Orange County was under the impression that Lake Beauclair was in their county. It turns out that the land is in Orange County and the water is in Lake County: therefore, construction has been halted until the proper permits are obtained.
The County Administrator was requested to notify Orange County to hold up on construction until further research could be done, by the staff, as to exactly what Orange County plans to do regarding said ramp and what sort of impact this ramp may have.
No action was taken at this time.
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/MENTAL HEALTH
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved a twenty (20) year lease between the Lake County Board of County Commissioners and the Lake Sumter Mental Health Center, subject to verification of the legal description by Jim Stivender, Engineer, Public Works Department, as to whether the legal description includes the small building where County Welfare is presently housed.
ROAD PROJECTS/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE (CONT'D.)
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to rescind the previous action taken regarding the road construction projects for FY 1986- 87, and to have the motion brought back up for reconsideration.
ROAD PROJECTS/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE (CONT'D.)
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the road construction projects for FY 1986-87, as presented by the Public Works Department, with the exception of the following:
#3-0847 - Lake Louisa Road
#3-1757 - Blackstill Lake Road
#3-1860 - Fosgate Road
ROAD PROJECTS/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE (CONT'D.)
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board approved for the following roads, omitted in the previous motion, to be included in the road construction projects for FY 1986-87, as presented by the Public Works Department:
#3-0847 - Lake Louisa Road
#3-1757 - Blackstill Lake Road
#3-1860 - Fosgate Road
Commr. Smoak abstained from voting and the discussion due to a conflict of interest.
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the lease between the Lake County Board of County Commissioners and Frederick C. Belton (refer-red to as the Belton Building) for use by the Sheriff's Department, in the amount of $750.00 per month.
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the lease (being prepared by the County Attorney's Office) between the Lake County Board of County Commissioners and Lowe's Realty, for the use of the upstairs portion of the Lake Abstract Building, by the Sheriff's Department.
RECESS AND REASSEMBLY
At 11:20 a.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would recess for lunch and would reconvene at 2:00 p.m. for the Road Closings.
ROAD CLOSINGS - Sorrento Area - Petition No. 435
No one present in the audience wished to discuss the request with the Board.
It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the August 28, 1986, and the September 4, 1986, editions of the Sentinel Star, Lake Little Sentinel.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to vacate Craigs Addition to Sorrento, as advertised in Petition No. 435, by J. C. Treadwell, President, Treadwell Enterprises.
ROAD CLOSINGS - Crescent Lake Area of Clermont - Petition No.436
No one present in the audience wished to discuss the request with the Board.
It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the August 28, 1986, and the September 4, 1986, editions of the Sentinel Star, Lake Little Sentinel.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to vacate a plat and right-of-ways in the Crescent Lake area of Clermont, as advertised in Petition No. 436, by R. E. Oswalt.
ROAD CLOSINGS - Groveland Farms - Petition No. 437
No one present in the audience wished to discuss the request with the Board.
It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the August 28, 1986, and the September 4, 1986, editions of the Sentinel Star, Lake Little Sentinel.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to vacate a street in the Groveland Farms area, as advertised in Petition No. 437, by Barney P. Ramey, President, Pioneer Enterprises, Inc.
ROAD CLOSINGS - PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE
Petition No. 438 - Montclair Area of Leesburg Mr. Dodson Manly, Petitioner, appeared before the Board to discuss the request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise the vacating of a road in the Montclair area of Leesburg, in Petition No. 438, by Dodson Manly. Petition No. 439 - Mt. Dora Area No one present in the audience wished to discuss the request.with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise the vacating of a right-of-way in the Vi-Brod Subdivision, in the Mt. Dora area, in Petition No. 439, by Vinko Brodjanac.
RESOLUTIONS/COUNTY EMPLOYEES
Commr. Carson, on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, presented a Resolution to Phil Yoder, Mosquito Control, for thirty-one (31) years of service to the County. Said Resolution was adopted and approved by the Board at the September 9, 1986 meeting
BUILDING COMMITTEE/PUBLIC HEALTH
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the recommendation by the Building Committee to retain the firm of Jones, King & Guernsey, Architects, for the Public Health Building in Leesburg.
AMBULANCES-HOSPITAL DISTRICTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Lake County Emergency Medical Services Projected Equipment Acquisition for the FY 1986-87, from Waterman Medical Center, in the amount of $213,540.00.
STATE AGENCIES/MUNICIPALITIES
Commr. Windram brought to the attention of the Board a letter received from the Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources, in Tallahassee, informing the Board that the Florida National Register Review Board had recommended that the Lakeside Inn of Mount Dora be formally nominated for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved and directed communication to the proper authorities of the Board's approval of said nomination, of the Lakeside Inn of Mount Dora, to the National Register of Historic Places.
FAIRGROUNDS/EDUCATION
Commr. Carson brought to the attention of the Board a letter received from Lake-Sumter Community College requesting the use of approximately seventy-five (75) tables, from the Lake County Fairgrounds, to be used on October 6, 1986, when Lake-Sumter will be hosting a College Night Program for students and their parents from high schools in Lake and Sumter County.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request by Lake-Sumter Community College to use approximately seventy-five (75) tables from the Lake County Fairgrounds, at no charge, for their College Night Program, to be held on October 6, 1986.
KECESS AND REASSEMBLY
At 2:32 p.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would recess until 3:00 p.m. for the presentation by Dr. Harvey Harper regarding clean-up methods for the pollution of Lake County waters.
WATER AUTHORITY/POLLUTION CONTROL
Dr. Harvey Harper, Professor of Environmental Engineering at the University of Central Florida, appeared before the Board to give a presentation regarding lake pollution and a clean-up method for the pollution using alum.
Dr. Harper used slides to show the effects of alum in treating polluted waters.
Mrs. Paulette Alexander appeared before the Board to introduce Dr. Harper and stated that he had been working with stormwater research for approximately eight years at the university and that she is familiar with some of his research. She also stated that she had asked him to address the Pollution Control Board at their last meeting, which he did. Commr. Windram was present at this meeting and was very impressed with his presentation and asked him to appear before the Board, to give the same presentation, for the Board's review.
Mrs. Alexander stated that the Lake Apopka Restoration Council is looking at alum treatment for Lake Apopka, as a pilot study on a very small scale, to see if it would be feasible to treat the entire lake with alum or portions of the lake. The results of said experiments will not be available for approximately two years.
Mr. Phil Conant questioned Dr. Harper, from the audience,.regarding what affect alum would have on the fish in the lakes.
Commr. Carson stated that the Board was not in a position to take any affirmative action at this time except to encourage the investigation of a pilot study by Mrs. Alexander and Dr. Harper.
Mrs. Alexander stated that she would investigate the possibility of getting a joint effort with the cities and the farmers.
No action taken at this time.
PROPERTY APPRAISER
Commr. Carson brought to the attention of the Board the fact that the Property Appraiser's Adjustment Board would be meeting on Monday, September 22, 1986, and that the Board would be chaired by Commr. Windram, Vice-Chairman of the Commission. He also stated that the other Board members would be Commr. Burhans and Commr. Deems.
RESOLUTIONS/FAIRGROUNDS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved a Resolution (No. 1986-53) for the rehabilitation, conservation and redevelopment of blighted citrus areas for the public's health, safety, morals, or welfare of the residents of Lake County.
RESOLUTIONS/FAIRGROUNDS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved a Resolution (No. 1986-52) for the construction of a publicly owned convention center, exhibition hall, exposition center and recreation and sports complex, upon certain lands which have been declared to be a blighted area, and that the project is consistent with Lake County's Comprehensive Plan.
COUNTY ATTORNEY/FAIRGROUNDS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the County Attorney's Office to apply and file with the Department of Community Affairs in Tallahassee, and any other necessary governmental agencies, to have the project and sponsor approved.
FAIRGROUNDS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the County Engineering Department to begin surveying the land, in order to assure that the descriptions are correct, and directed the County Administrator to get the work done either by an inside department or to contract an outside firm to get the job done, if necessary.
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/FAIRGROUNDS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the recommendation, by the County Attorney, to refer the Contract and Letter of Intent to the Tourist Development Council, and request that they bring a recommendation back to the Board at the Final Budget Meeting of September 23, 1986.
FAIRGROUNDS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the County Attorney's Office to proceed with the title policy and closing on the twenty (20) acres of land, adjacent to the Libby Property, for the purposes of the Fairgrounds.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the action taken by the Lake County Engineering Department, at the direction of Commr. Windram, regarding the condemnation of a house in Mt. Plymouth which has caused several problems for the County in the past.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 4:35 p.m. ,
ATTEST
JAMES R. CARSON, JR., CHAIRMAN
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