A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JULY 7, 1987

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, July 7, 1987 at 9:00 a.m. in the Board of County Commissioner's Meeting Room, Lake County Courthouse, Tavares, Florida. Commissioners present at the meeting were: Thomas J. Windram, Chairman (not present); Glenn C. Burhans; Claude E. Smoak, Jr.; James R. Carson, Jr.; 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; Robert L. Wilson, Finance Director: and Sandra Carter, Deputy Clerk.

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

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request by Sheriff Griffin for monies, in the amount of $30,000.00, to be made available to the Lake County Sheriff's Office, from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, to be used only in those criminal

complaints, and more specifically, drug related complaints in which a large amount of money generally referred to as a "flash roll" would be required to facilitate an illicit drug transaction for a "reverse buy-bust situation".

MINUTES

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of June 16, 1987, as presented.

LICENSES AND PERMITS

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

New Renewal Addition

Robert B. Chester Harry S. Willis Lawrence E. Hoag

William Otis Gampher

Edward B. Harris

Wayne M. Earing

John T. York

John C. York

Carl G. Summe ra 11

Dean Strickland

Charles J. Yohe

Ronald E. Johnson

Lavelle E. Miller

Seaborn Walker

Millard Parker

Gregory N. Watts

Donna Lee Watts

Garard M. Dillard

George R. McCament, Jr.

Joan H. McCament

DEEDS/SUBDIVISIONS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved a Warranty Deed for seven (7) acres in Mission Village Subdivision, deeded to Lake County as a condition of the subdivision plat, in 1984, but never approved by the Board.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of Warrant #69582 through Warrant #70144 for the following accounts:

County Transportation Trust Paisley Fire District

Landfills Pasco Fire District

Mosquito Control Countywide Fire District

Mt. Plymouth Fire District General Revenue

Section 8 Bassville Fire District

Eustis Section 8 Countywide Library

Private Industry Council Fine & Forteiture

Northwest Fire District South Lake Fire District

Aquatic Weed Law Enforcement Trust Fund

Road Impact Special Assessments

ASSESSMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the corrected copy of a Satisfaction of Assessment Lien, for Lowell J. Hinchee (Ebaugh), c/o Roger Rice, P.A., in the amount of $2,900.00.

COURTS-JUDGES

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved a Satisfaction of Judgment for Andrew Jonathan Wiener, Lawrence Wiener, and Judith Wiener, in the amount of $50.00 - Case Nos. 87-458-CJ and 87-466-CJ.

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 following weeks:

June 12, 1987 ($18,395.30) June 19, 1987 ($17,344.36)

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request by the Sheriff's Department, for a reimbursement of funds, in the amount of $797.50, pursuant to Florida Statute 943.25 (8) A, Lake County Ordinance 1982-1, for educational expenses and membership fees incurred during the months of May and June, 1987.

RESOLUTIONS/EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL

APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved a Resolution of Appreciation for Commr. Carson, for having been appointed Chairman of the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, which is a very time consuming position.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/AGRICULTURAL CENTER

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request for one leader and six delegates to attend the Florida 4-H Congress, in Gainesville, Fla., from July 27-31, 1987, at an approximate cost of $522.00, to be taken from the 4-H budget.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Astor Volunteer Fire Department, to purchase one l-1/2 inch and one 1 inch Turbojet nozzles, at a total cost of $533.00.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Bassville Fire District, to purchase a Xerox 1012 copy machine, at a cost of $1,795.00.

FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Pasco Fire District, for a new position of firefighter, at the Dona Vista Fire Station.

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 Pasco Fire District, to purchase an 11 h.p. 250 gpm fire pump, for the Meadows Fire Station, at an estimated cost of $700.00.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/MOSQUITO CONTROL-AQUATIC PLANT MANAGEMENT

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Mosquito Control-Aquatic Plant Management, to purchase a mid-size pickup truck, at an estimated cost of $8,000.00.

MUNICIPALITIES/ANIMAL CONTROL/CONTRACTS LEASES & AGREEMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the proper signatures on County/Municipal Animal Control Agreements with Astatula, Howey-in-the-Hills, Tavares and Lady Lake.

MUNICIPALITIES/ANIMAL CONTROL/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board postponed action on the County/Municipal Animal Control Agreement, with the City of Leesburg, due to a change in the wording on the part of the City of Leesburg. The Board directed the County Administrator to return the agreement to the City for further negotiations in the wording.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/MOSQUITO CONTROL-AQUATIC PLANT MANAGEMENT

CONTRACTS, LEASES/AGREEMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Mosquito Control-Aquatic Plant Management, to lease a fish distribution hauling tank, from Pollard Bait Company, for $25.00 per month.

MOSQUITO CONTROL-AQUATIC PLANT MANAGEMENT/STATE AGENCIES

BUDGETS

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Mosquito Control-Aquatic Plant Management, for signatures on the Detailed Work Plan Budget, for FY 1987-88, for the State Board of Health, Office of Entomology, Jacksonville, Fla.

INDIGENTS/PUBLIC HEALTH/LAWS & LEGISLATION

Mr. Lonnie Strickland, Director of Health and General Services, appeared before the Board to discuss the CS/HB 1384, Indigent Health Care Bill, passed by the 1987 Legislature, and to answer any questions the Board might have regarding same.

Considerable discussion occurred regarding the provisions and ramifications of the Bill.

The Board requested that the Bill be brought up for further discussion at the July 21, 1987 Board Meeting, in order to enable them more time to review it.

No action was taken at this time.

RESOLUTIONS/COUNTY EMPLOYEES

At 10:00 a.m., Mr. Glenn Timmons, Director of Personnel, presented a Resolution honoring Mr. Rod Martin, Assistant Personnel Director who passed away on Friday, May 8, 1987, to Mrs. Rod Martin, for his service to the County.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA (CONT'D.)

RIGHT-OF-WAYS, ROADS & EASEMENTS/MUNICIPALITIES/COUNTY PROPERTY

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bronson, Clermont area, appeared before the Board to discuss the possible purchase of a piece of property, approximately sixty feet (60') wide, located between S.R. 561 and the Seaboard Coastline Railroad right-of-way, in Minneola. On May 18, 1987, the Board Office had received a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Bronson, stating the reasons for their interest in purchasing the property.

Ms. May Griffith, Minneola area, also appeared before the Board to discuss the possibility of her purchasing said piece of property, as she is the adjoining property owner. She, also, had submitted a letter to the Board, on May 18, 1987, stating her interest in the property.

Both parties reviewed a map with the Board, showing the location and property lines of said property.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board directed the County Administrator's Office to: First, make a determination as to whether or not the County owns additional land at said site and make a recommendation for the Board, whether or not this is property that he would recommend be declared surplus; and secondly, if that recommendation is made, that an appraisal be made of all the County owned property fronting on S.R. 561, or Lakeshore Drive, in both Minneola and Clermont city limits; and when said determination is made, that a Letter of Appraisal be secured, presented to the Board of County Commissioners, and with the recommendation of surplus land, that it be determined by the Board as to whether said property will be sold, submitted to the public for sealed bid, or leased to the City of Minneola, should they choose to do so.

Commr. Smoak stated that the intent of the motion was for the City of Minneola to make a proposal to the Board of County Commissioners, if they have an interest in said property.

ASSESSMENTS/SUBDIVISIONS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

At 10:15 a.m. the Chairman announced that the advertised time had arrived for the Public Hearing on Special Assessment No. 54, Mt. Plymouth Subdivision. It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the Orlando Sentinel Lake Little Sentinel.

No one present in the audience objected to the Special Assessment.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved for a Change Order, in the amount of $29,940.80, to be executed with Superior Asphalt Company, regarding Mt. Plymouth Special Assessment No. 54, as presented, causing Vero Street and a portion of Baird Avenue to be paved with the current project, Mt. Plymouth Special Assessment No. 53.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA (CONT'D.)

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/POLLUTION CONTROL

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request, from Pollution Control, for Karen Dale Roberts to attend the 56th Annual Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators' Short School, in Gainesville, from August 17-21, 1987, at a cost of $251.00.

CONTRACTS LEASES & AGREEMENTS/WATER AUTHORITY/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

POLLUTION CONTROL

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the proper signatures on a Joint Funding Agreement, in the amount of $26,500.00, with the U.S.G.S./Water Authority, for work performed from October 1, 1986 to September 30, 1987, on the Apopka-Beauclaire Canal Nutrient Study.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/POLLUTION CONTROL

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to reimburse Ben Nesheiwat, Richard Roof and Joe Dertien, for tuition and books, upon successful completion of computer courses at Lake Sumter Community College, at a total cost of $259.44.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/POLLUTION CONTROL

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Don Findell, Director of Pollution Control, to attend a Department of Environmental Regulation workshop, for Hazardous Waste Collection Center Grant recipients, in Tallahassee, on July 13-14, 1987, at an estimated cost of $112.00.

LANDFILLS/LAWS & LEGISLATION

The County Administrator, Mike Willett, brought to the attention of the Board the fact that the County is yoiny to have to collect monies (5%) from commercial haulers, for sales tax, due to new legislation.

A brief discussion occurred regarding said legislation.

No action taken.

SUBDIVISIONS/COUNTY POLICY/ZONING

The County Administrator, Mike Willett, brought to the attention of the Board a recommendation that the final Planning and Zoning Board approval be eliminated, regarding subdivision platting procedures.

A brief discussion occurred regarding said recommendation.

The Board had no objections to the recommendation, by the County Administrator, however, it was felt that a motion to that effect was not necessary at this time.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PLANNING DEPARTMENT

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to purchase a 90 minute transcriber, at an estimated cost of $740.00, for the Planning Department.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CODE ENFORCEMENT/COUNTY EMPLOYEES

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to promote David Whitty, Code Inspector, to Chief Code Inspector, with an increase of $530.00, effective August 3, 1987.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BONDS/SUBDIVISIONS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the final plat of Lake Ridge Club Subdivision, First Addition, and accepted a Performance Bond, in the amount of $331,900.80.

BONDS - MOBILE HOME

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Ruth Bustanoby, Lady Lake Area, District #1 and Marc Emerson, Howey-in-the-Hills Area, District #3 to live in mobile homes on the same pieces of property on which their conventional dwelling units are being built, subject to the proper bonds being posted and with the understanding that the mobile homes will be removed upon the completion of the conventional dwelling units or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners.

Included in the motion was approval for the cancellation of the following bond:

Kevin Dolan, Paisley Area, District #5

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CHECKS RECEIVED/SUBDIVISIONS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the final plat of the Plantation at Leesburg, Belle Grove and accepted a check, in the amount of $49,000.00, in lieu of a Performance Bond, to cover the completion of the grassing and swale dressing.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/LANDFILLS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise the gas venting installation, at the Loghouse Landfill.

Included in the motion was approval to advertise the sodding and seeding of the Loghouse Landfill, necessary to complete the closure, in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for partial payment, to Trac Roadbuilders, for Project No. 9-87, Cherry Lake Road, in the amount of $90,428.13.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS/SUBDIVISIONS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for partial payment, to Superior Asphalt Company, for Project No. SA-53, Mt. Plymouth Subdivision, in the amount of $6,000.00.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for partial payment, to Superior Asphalt Company, for Project No. 6-87, Intersection Improvement, in the amount of $39,297.40.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for final payment, to Trac Roadbuilders, for Project No. 10-87, C-448 Widening, in the amount of $46,705.80.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to award installation of the septic tank and drainfield, for the new Sign Shop, to Dillon Septic Tank, in the amount of $700.00.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to award Project No. 14-87, Lakeview Avenue and S.R. 19, Intersection Improvement, to Superior Asphalt Company, in the amount of $72,148.50.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to award Project No. 16-87, #2-2427, O'Brien Road "part", design-build construction, to Trac Roadbuilders, in the amount of $52,232.00.

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. 17-87, Howard Road (C.R. #2-3611), design-build construction, to Trac Roadbuilders, in the amount of $31,499.00.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS

The Board postponed action regarding a request to award Project No. 15-87, Lake Louisa Road, #3-0847, to Trac Roadbuilders, in the amount of $320,871.00, as per request by the County Administrator.

ASSESSMENTS/BIDS/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to put Woodland Bills special assessment out to bid, to include the following roads: Vera-Dor Drive, Pinetree Street, Liveoak Drive, and Hickory Street (portion).

ASSESSMENTS/SUBDIVISIONS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for an amended assessment roll, for SA-53, Mt. Plymouth Subdivision.

CONTRACTS LEASES & AGREEMENTS/LANDFILLS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Agreement between the City of Umatilla and Lake County, for the right-of-entry to the Umatilla Landfill, for a 20 year period.

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 right-of-way deeds:

David/Nell Harrison #2-1311 A. G. Road

Virgil/Sandra Slemp #4-5890 Huff Road

Wilson/Dora Hogan #4-5890 Huff Road

Henry/Janet Wall #4-5890 Huff Road

Ernest/Judith Alderman #3-2441 Howey Cross Road

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/COUNTY PROPERTY

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board declared an emergency situation, and approved the request for Public Works to purchase a replacement vehicle, for a 1982 Ford Station Wagon (#7884), in need of extensive repairs.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/MUNICIPALITIES/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for one-time maintenance, in the Picciola Area, for Robert Rock, in the amount of $120.00.

ELECTIONS

Mrs. Emogene Stegall, Supervisor of Elections, appeared before the Board to discuss a request to divide several precincts in the Lake County area. She stated that her office had finished their purge for this year and would be taking 9,290 registered voters (who have not voted in a two year period) off the list. After the purge in Orange Blossom Gardens, which is Precinct No. 11-A, there are still 2,418 registered voters; therefore, she is requesting approval to split Precinct No. 11-A and create Precinct No. 56.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for the Election Office to split Precinct No. 11-A and create Precinct No. 56.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to split Precinct No. 39 (in Tavares), and create Precinct No. 55, using the Dora Canal as the dividing line.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to create two (2) new precincts (Precinct No. 57 and Precinct No. 58) in the City of Mt. Dora.

RECESS AND REASSEMBLY

At 10:45 a.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would take a 15 minute recess.

POLLUTION CONTROL/LANDFILLS/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS

Mr. Alex Hull, representing Professional Engineering Consultants, Inc., appeared before the Board and gave a slide presentation regarding the Groundwater Contamination Assessment Program for the Astatula I Landfill. He stated that in March of this year, the County had asked his firm to sample the monitoring wells at the Landfill, as well as sample drinking water wells surrounding the Landfill. The purpose of which was to: (1) determine if, in fact, ground water pollution existed at the Landfill site and, (2) to determine if any groundwater pollution was showing up in drinking water supplies from surrounding private wells. The water quality sampling was completed and results were obtained in May, which showed no groundwater contamination in any of the private drinking water wells that were sampled; there were no volatile organic carbons, pesticides, or polyclorinated biphenols showing up in the ground water of the six wells, which were sampled, located to the east and south of the Landfill.

They also sampled wells (Nos. 2, 4, 3, 6 and 5) along the boundaries of the Landfill site itself. Numbers were shown above each well designation, indicating a volatile organic count, on a chart which Mr. Hull reviewed with the Board. There were no pesticides or pcb's showing up at the Landfill, which was contrary to some of the earlier reports. Mr. Hull stated that this was a very highly regulated and very strict quality controlled, quality assurance sampling program: therefore, his firm has a very high degree of confidence in the findings.

Considerable discussion occurred regarding the findings at the Astatula I Landfill.

He reviewed a Flow Diagram, showing project tasks, and a Preliminary Assessment Schedule, with the Board, as well as answered questions put to him by the Commissioners.

He stated that a proposal had been submitted, to perform the services needed, on a time and materials basis, for an amount not to exceed $88,927.00, without prior authorization. He pointed out that approximately $5,000.00 of this amount is associated with sales tax, due to the new sales tax law.

The County Administrator, Mike Willett, recommended that the Board authorize the County staff to go $89,000.00 to identify and define the problem with the Landfill, as discussed, to satisfy both the staff and the Department of Environmental Regulation (DER), subject to amending the existing contract with Professional Engineering Consultants, Inc., and preparing a more detailed scope of studies, to eliminate some problems which were covered at this meeting. He feels that this is the fastest way to identify the problem and go about correcting it.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the recommendation, by the County Administrator, as stated above, and directed his staff to move in an expeditious manner, as rapidly as possible, working with the consulting engineers to identify the problem.

LANDFILLS/BUDGETS

The County Administrator, Mike Willett, brought to the attention of the Board the item of the Landfill budget. He stated that his staff has been working to put together the Landfill budget, and, in doing so, his staff has set for themselves five (5) goals, as follows: (1) to close the Umatilla and Lady Lake Landfills, (2) to transfer costs from Public Works to the system, (3) to computerize the records in the Maintenance Shop (in order to establish and more accurately reflect the work that is done for other departments), (4) to set aside monies for a new landfill (appraisals, etc.), (5) to rectify the problem and make the required improvements at the Astatula I Landfill, for continuing its operation.

Mr. Willett made a recommendation that the fees be raised forty cents ($.40) per cubic yard, bringing the fees up to $2.70 per cubic yard, or roughly $10.80 per ton. He requested approval to schedule a Public Hearing, regarding said fees, for possibly the first Tuesday in August (August 4, 1987).

Mr. Roland Lewis, Solid Waste Disposal Operations Director, also appeared before the Board to discuss said budget and answer any questions there might be from the Board.

Discussion occurred regarding a problem that the County faces, of illegal dumping of household garbage, due to the Landfill fees.

Commr. Smoak suggested reducing the rates for household garbage dumping and increasing the rates for commercial dumping.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the recommendation of the County Administrator, that the increase service fee proposal be endorsed and request that, in their fee proposal, they review the fee schedule on household garbage, brought to the dump by individual household members in cars or pickup trucks.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SUITS AFFECTING THE COUNTY/CHECKS RECEIVED

The County Attorney, Chris Ford, brought to the attention of the Board the fact that throuyh the efforts of Commr. Deems, the County had reached a settlement, in the amount of $63,900.00, in a suit with the Highland Tractor Company in Ocala, in regards to a 1981 John Deere 850 diesel powered crawler tractor. At the June 9, 1987 Board Meeting, the Board approved the buy-back on the bulldozer, with the John Deere Company paying an amount of $60,000.00, plus 6 l/2 percent interest, for one year; and the waiver of the additional $13,061.52, over the maximum $35,000.00 cap on maintenance, because of vandalism while in the County's possession.

Mr. Ford requested approval from the Board to accept the check, as settlement, and authorize the proper signatures on the Settlement Agreement.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the County Attorney to accept the check, from the Highland Tractor Company, in the amount of $63,900.00, as settlement, in the suit as stated above, and authorized the proper signatures on the Settlement Agreement.

JAILS/COMMITTEES

The County Attorney, Chris Ford, brought to the attention of the Board the fact that the Building Committee and the Jail Task Force Committee would need some direction regarding the construction manager concept, in relation to the Criminal Justice/Jail Facility. He felt the Board should be thinking about it, and, possibly the third meeting in July, give some direction on how to proceed.

No action taken at this time.

MUNICIPALITIES/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE

Commr. Deems brought to the attention of the Board a problem involving a prescriptive road in Lady Lake, from Hwy. 27 to Hwy. 466, in the area of Orange Blossom Gardens. Said road is a direct access to Hwy. 27, and apparently has been so for approximately twenty to thirty (20 to 30) years. Orange Blossom Gardens has closed the road to the general public, by constructing gates, which are kept locked.

The County Attorney briefly discussed the problem and questioned the Board as to how far his office should go to pursue the problem.

The Board directed the County Engineering Coordinator, Jim Stivender, to furnish the Board with maps, of said property, for its review.

Said problem to be brought back up, later this date, for further discussion, enabling the Board to review maps of the area and come up with a recommendation.

RECESS AND REASSEMBLY

At 12:OO noon the Chairman announced that the Board would recess for lunch and would reconvene at 2:00 p.m.

ROADS-COUNTY & STATE

Mr. Mark Callahan, private coordinator for the Western Beltway Study, representing Greiner Engineering, appeared before the Board to give a briefing of the study findings, to date, regarding the portion of the Western Beltway to be located in Lake County and ask for concurrence from the Board, with respect to the study findings and recommendations by his firm. Mr. Callahan reviewed an aerial map with the Board, showing the route of the Beltway.

Considerable discussion occurred reyardiny the East Lake County corridor (County Line to C.R.433), the railroad corridor (C.R. 433 to Wekiva River), and the S.R. 46 corridor (C.R. 433 to Wekiva River) of the Beltway.

Mr. Rudy Marchese, Director of Planning, appeared before the Board to give some input regarding said corridors and some concerns that the County has regarding same.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to accept the report by Mr. Callahan; follow the recommendations of staff, and approve the 1,000 ft. corridor, from the Mt. Plymouth area up to Hwy. 46, extending into 1,600 ft. to Hwy. 433; and endorse the railroad right-of-way entrance to the river (Wekiva) crossing into Seminole County.

Commr. Smoak stated that the intent of the motion was to reserve the endorsement of the location of the interchange for further discussion.

Mr. Carlos R. Bonilla, P.E., District Project Development Engineer, representing the State of Florida, Department of Transportation, appeared before the Board to give some input regarding the Department of Transportation's commitment at this time.

No further action taken.

MUNICIPALITIES/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE (CONT'D.)

Mr. Jim Stivender, Engineering Coordinator for the County, reviewed a map with the Board, regarding a problem with the closing of a prescriptive road in Lady Lake, in the Orange Blossom Gardens area, discussed by the Board earlier in the day.

Further discussion occurred regarding the problem and how to go about solving it.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried, the Board declared the problem with the road a private matter and recommended the hiring of a private attorney, to settle the matter, for the residents involved in said dispute.

Commr. Deems declared a conflict of interest, due to his owning some property in said area.

There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 2:40 p.m.

THOMAS J. WINDRAM, CHAIRMAN

ATTEST:

JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK

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