A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JANUARY 19, 1988

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, January 19, 1988 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; Thomas J. Windram; Claude E. Smoak, Jr.: James R. Carson, Jr.; and Don Bailey. 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 Linda Springston, Deputy Clerk.

James C. Watkins, Clerk, gave the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Bailey.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ASSESSMENTS/COURTS-JUDGES

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

Hilltop Subdivision

Walter Kufeldt (Clifford C De Mar) $1,106.24

Walter Kufeldt 1,106.24

Theresa M. Paulhamus (Tubb) 1,185.26

Sunny Dell Park First Addition

Burnell G. Oelke 1,100.96

Included in the motion was the approval and signature authorization of the Satisfaction of Judgment, Case No. 87-1178-CFA, for Elizabeth Cassady, Defendant, in the amount of $250.00.

PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL/REPORTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Cumulative Participant Activity Reports for Lake County, from July 1, 1987 to December 31, 1987, from the Volusia, Lake, Flagler Private Industry Council, Inc.

REPORTS/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Quarterly Report from the Lake County Sheriff's Office, for the quarter beginning October 1, 1987 and ending December 31, 1987.

CHECKS RECEIVED/TAX COLLECTOR

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of a check in the amount of $29.93, from T. Keith Hall, Tax Collector, for unclaimed redemption moneys, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 197.473, Florida Statutes.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the payment of Warrant #75494 through Warrant #76420, for the following accounts:

Landfills County Transportation Trust

Mt. Plymouth Fire District General Revenue

Pasco Fire District Countywide Fire District

Bassville Fire District Countywide Library

Law Library Fine & Forfeiture

South Lake Fire District Private Industry Council

Northwest Fire District Mosquito Control

Paisley Fire District Section 8

Self Insurers Fund Capital Outlay

Aquatic Weed Law Enforcement Trust Fund

Emergency 911 Fund Road Impact

Northeast Ambulance Northwest Ambulance

Northeast Hospital

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for partial payments to Superior Asphalt Company for the following:

Project 18-87 S. E. Umatilla Drainage $ 40,672.00

Project SA-53 Mt. Plymouth Subdivision $223,775.00

Project 14-87 Lakeview Ave./l9 $ 36,074.00

Project 4-88 Loghouse Gas Vents $ 34,650.00

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for partial payments to Trac Roadbuilders for the following:

Project SA-57 Clair Dr./Pine Court $ 12,880.47

Project 2-88 Huff Road $ 44,176.54

Project 3-88 Grand Hwy./Mohawk Rd. $ 62,214.12

DEEDS/ROADS-COUNTY AND STATE

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey 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:

02-21684 Release all reservations City of Clermont

435 Release all reservations Near Okahumpka

2246 Release all reservations Near Okahumpka

1440 Release all reservations Near Lady Lake

1628 Release all reservations Near Lady Lake

BIDS/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise for two or more 130 H.P. front end loaders, at an estimated total cost of $170,000.00.

AGRICULTURAL CENTER/COUNTY EMPLOYEES

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to grant merit increases for secretarial and maintenance personnel, at the Agricultural Center.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Don Findell, Director of Environmental Services, to attend the Technical Symposium on Agricultural/Environmental Research Needs, on February 3-5, 1988, in Tallahassee, at an approximate cost of $153.00.

DEEDS/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to accept a deed from the Pasco Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., for one additional foot of land deeded to them on Station #l, located on Old Highway 441.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BIDS/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Northwest Fire District, to purchase one 1988 pumper from the Walker Stainless Equipment Company, on County Bid #020-070-088, at a cost of $78,500.00.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CONTRACTS, LEASES AND AGREEMENTS

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/STATE AGENCIES

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Emergency Management to accept additional funding, in the amount of $219.21, for the Emergency Management Assistance Contract, for the FY 87, with the Florida Department of Community Affairs.

CONTRACTS, LEASES AND AGREEMENTS/PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak an carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Private Industry Council for signature, on the Plan of Services for the 1988 Summer Youth Employment Program.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CONTRACTS LEASES AND AGREEMENTS/PUBLIC HEALTH

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Public Housing, for signature on the contract renewal for the Eustis Section 8 Housing Program, in the amount of $197,616.00.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/VETERANS SERVICE

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Herb Albritton, Assistant Veterans Services Director, to participate in certification training for Veterans Service Officers, in St. Petersburg, on January 24-29, 1988, at a cost of $398.00.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BUILDING DEPARTMENT

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Building Department to purchase a Wheelwriter 3 typewriter, at an approximate cost of $600.00; and an 8 foot standard pick-up topper, at an approximate cost of $570.00.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT/RESOLUTIONS

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for a Resolution Eor appreciation of service, to Ray Robbins, as Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission.

BONDS - MOBILE HOME

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for the renewal of the mobile home bond for Carrol Gatch, Grand Island Area, District #5; and for the cancellation of the mobile home bond for Brady Moss Fidler, Lady Lake Area, District #l.

PUBLIC WORKS/ROAD PROJECTS/ROADS-COUNTY AND STATE

Mr. Ben Benedum, Director of Public Works, appeared before the Board to discuss the widening of C-473 into four lanes, from U.S. 441 to California Street.

Mr. Benedum reviewed the plans for the widening, with the intent to close the main entrance to Sparks Village, and changing the placement of the traffic light. He stated that there would be a gutter and a sidewalk placed to the west of the road. Mr. Benedum informed the Board that the project would be done in two segments.

Mr. Benedum stated that impact fees would finance the project; and, as of December 1, 1987, there was $1,250,000.00 in the account for the district, which would include this project is slated. He informed the Board that the project may take more than $1 million, and will be up to the Board of County Commissioners should they decide to augment impact fees with road fees to complete the project.

Mr. Benedum informed the Board that he has been working with the utility companies involved, for the past year, regarding the alterations which would need to be accomplished. He stated that all of the water piped underground would need to be released into Lake Eustis.

Mr. Benedum feels that the County and the utility companies can arrive at a figure that can be agreed upon. He also feels that the Department of Regulations and the St. Johns River Water Management District will approve a permit for the proposed project.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board authorized and directed Mr. Benedum and the Public Works Department to proceed with the project of widening C-473, into four lanes, from U.S. 441 to California Street.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/POLLUTION CONTROL/PUBLIC WORKS

Mr. Jim Stivender, Assistant Director of Public Works, appeared before the Board to discuss the request to modify the present County radio system to a "Lo" Band repeater system, at an estimated cost of $25,000.00.

Mr. Stivender stated that the County plans to utilize the existing system, putting a repeater and antenna on the Lone Pine Pit Tower, on Buckhill Road, which would enable them to radio to the north (Astor) and south (Lady Lake), also ranging east to west. It would cover a 49 mile distance in lieu of a 25 mile distance.

He stated that each mobile unit would need to be adjusted to add an additional crystal. This change would enable them to send and receive messages on two different channels. There would also be an added microphone and monitoring feature.

He informed the Board that, occassionally, when one is in Leesburg, one cannot talk by radio to Tavares. With this new system, it would send to the repeater at Buckhill Road, which would in turn boost the power up, enabling the radio to sound as if it is base station to base station, ensuring a better quality.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to modify the present County radio system to a "Lo" Band repeater system, at an estimated cost of $25,000.00.

CONTRACTS, LEASES AND AGREEMENTS/PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL

Mrs. Robbie Baird, Director of the Private Industry Council, appeared before the Board to discuss the request for signature on the PIC Plan for Services for 1988-1989, and for the submission of the Plan to be included in the Comprehensive Service Delivery Area Training Plan of the Volusia, Lake, Flagler Private Industry Council (VLF-PIC).

Mrs. Baird stated that they are expecting a planning estimate of $574,351.00, for the operation of the Title IIA program. Mrs. Baird reviewed with the Board the Tentative Plan for Services, including the PIC Operated Programs, which covers individual referral, employer incentive, placement, employability skills, and drop-out prevention. Also reviewed was the Funds Available for Proposals, which consists of Henkels and McCoy for Telephone Installation, Lake-Sumter Community College Business Operations, Teleios Ministries, School Board for Employability Skills, and School Board for Geriatrics.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request, from the Private Industry Council, for signature on the PIC Plan for Services for 1988-1989, and for the submission of the Plan to be included in the Comprehensive Service Delivery Area Training Plan of the VLF-PIC.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CONTRACTS, LEASES AND AGREEMENTS/JAILS

SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

Some discussion occurred regarding a letter from Sheriff Noel E. Griffin, Jr., in which he requested that they receive funding and authorization to begin hiring Correctional Officers to staff the proposed eighty bed temporary housing facility.

Sheriff Griffin stated in his letter that they will need approximately 36 new Correctional Officer Positions and two new clerical positions to adequately staff the facility.

Mr. Bob McKee, Executive Assistant to the Clerk of the Circuit court, briefly updated the Commissioners on the progress of the temporary jail facility.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried, the Board approved the request from Sheriff Griffin to receive funding and authorization to begin hiring Correctional Officers to staff the proposed eighty bed temporary housing facility.

Included in the motion was the direction to the responsible parties to proceed with the completion of a contract for the purchase of the temporary buildings.

Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.

JAILS

Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, informed the Board that he had received the sample General Services Contract, from Tallahassee, for the new Jail/Criminal Justice Complex. He stated that, each of the three companies to be considered as the Construction Manager, for the project, has received the contract, and the companies may include addendums to the contract, if necessary.

MUNICIPALITIES/RESOLUTIONS/STATE AGENCIES

Commr. Burhans discussed with Mike Willett, County Administrator, the proper procedures to be taken to provide sidewalks to the new Post Office in Altoona.

Mr. Willett stated that a request would need to be outlined in the form of a Resolution.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved a Resolution to be prepared for the Department of Transportation to provide a sidewalk, to be utilized by the public to get to the new Post Office in Altoona.

DEVELOPMENT/OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES/SUBDIVISIONS

Mr. Michael Szunyog, Director of Development Coordination, appeared before the Board to discuss a proposed mandatory provision of park and recreation facilities in subdivisions.

Mr. Szunyog stated that the current Subdivision Regulations may require a site in a new subdivision to be reserved for public use.

The site may be offered to the County or other "park authority" and dedicated to the public; or may be kept for private use under private ownership. Also, the current Subdivision Regulations provides for mandatory dedication of park and recreation facilities, limited to less than ten percent of the gross land area in new subdivisions. Mr. Szunyog also stated that, if the Board feels it is appropriate, the developer would be required to pay cash, in lieu of land dedication.

Considerable discussion occurred regarding the approach to be taken, by the County, to acquire park and recreation facilities, and the provisions for the maintenance and upkeep of these facilities, in Lake County.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved to instruct the Development staff to present to the Board a recommendation, on a short term goal, to address the platting and recording of subdivisions, in the future, in Lake County, which do not have mandatory recreational requirements; and, as a long term goal, begin to address the overall recreational needs of Lake County, in all of its aspects, including financial.

ROAD CLOSINGS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to schedule the Public Hearings for Road Vacations which come before the Board on the third Tuesday of every month, in the morning, in lieu of the afternoon.

MEETINGS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to have all items, to be placed on the agenda, approved through the County Administrator, or, in the event of an emergency, have the items approved through the Chairman of the Board.

RECESS AND REASSEMBLY

At 11:15 a.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would recess for lunch and reconvene at 2:00 p.m. for the Public Hearings on Road Closings.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA (CONT'D.)

PUBLIC HEARINGS - ROAD CLOSINGS

Petition No. 482 - John McNamara - Lady Lake Area

No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.

It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the January 8, 1988, and January 15, 1988, editions of The Orlando Sentinel, The Lake Sentinel.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried, the Board approved the request to vacate that portion of Manly Road, County Road #l-7616, Lady Lake Area.

Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.

Petition No. 494 - William Lamb - Groveland Area

Mr. William Lamb, petitioner, appeared before the Board to discuss his reasons for the request to vacate that portion of Groveland Farms, Groveland Area.

Mr. Steve Szollasy, an adjoining property owner, appeared before the Board to state his objections to the road vacation.

Mr. Howard Olson, representing his wife's property which adjoins the stated road, appeared before the Board stating their reason for objection.

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board denied the request to vacate that portion of Groveland Farms, Groveland Area, in Petition No. 494, by William Lamb.

Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.

Petition No. 495 - John Priebe - Clermont Area

No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.

It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the December 23, 1987, and December 30, 1987, editions of The Orlando Sentinel, The Lake Sentinel.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried, the Board approved the request to vacate that portion of Clermont Farms, Clermont Area, as advertised in Petition No. 495, by John Priebe.

Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.

ROAD CLOSINGS - PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

Petition No 496 - Minnie L Adkins - Plat of Astatula

No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved the request to advertise that portion of the Plat of Astatula, in Petition No. 496, by Minnie L. Adkins.

Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.

Petition No. 497 - Walter L. Rice - Plat East of Umatilla

No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried, the Board approved the request to advertise that portion Of the Plat East of Umatilla, in Petition No. 497, by Walter L. Rice.

Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.

LANDFILLS

At this time Commr. Windram brought the Board up-to-date regarding the Waste/Energy Plant. He stated that they have some problems with the timing of the project and he is working on scheduling some firms to give a presentation on same, to the Board.

Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, discussed with the Board the firms which the County is considering, namely, Wheelabrator, Ogden Martin Systems, and Combustion Engineering, He stated that these firms are recommended by Mr. Bill Worrell, who is the Director of Dade County's Resource Recovery Plant.

Mr. Ford discussed the techniques which the firms utilize, that must be taken into consideration when selecting the firm. These techniques are: An RDF plan, which consists of sorting the garbage, then shreding the garbage for burning; or a mass burn technique.

Considerable discussion occurred regarding the uses of the leftover ash, tax benefits, and tipping fees.

PUBLIC HEARINGS - ROAD CLOSINGS (CONT'D.)

Petition No. 489 - Edward D. Foster - Lisbon Area

Mr. Gary Summers, representing the petitioner, appeared before the Board, stating that they now have all of the necessary deeds needed for the closing of the road in question.

It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the October 29, 1987, and November 5, 1987, editions of The Orlando Sentinel, The Lake Sentinel.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried, the Board approved the request to vacate that portion of the Lisbon Area, as advertised in Petition No. 489, by Edward D. Foster.

Commr. Smoak and Commr. Windram were not present for the vote.

There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjorned at 2:45 p.m.

GLENN C. BURHANS, CHAIRMAN

ATTEST:

JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK

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