A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

FEBRUARY 9, 1988

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, February 9, 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 Sandra Carter, Deputy Clerk.

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

MINUTES

The Chairman requested that the Special Minutes of January 26, 1988, and the Minutes of February 2, 1988, be postponed, at this time, until further notice.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BIDS/MUNICIPALITIES

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved a quote, in the amount of $2,826.00, from A-Aabot Fence, Inc. (low bidder), for the Eustis Inspection Station.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/COURTS-JUDGES

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved a Satisfaction of Judgment for David Barker, in the amount of $50.00 - Case No. 87-982-CF.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ASSESSMENTS/SUBDIVISIONS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Satisfaction of Assessment Liens:

Springs Bath & Yacht Club

Frances Favuzzo $1,045.77

Frances Favuzzo 808.09

George D. and Carol I. Collins 1,172.28

Benny M. and Verna M. Clements 1,082.00

Benny M. and Verna M. Clements 541.60

Western Shores Subdivision

Poor Boy's Construction Company, Inc. 728.43

subject to an agreement for deed in

favor of Dianna and William Grant

James Leonard 721.31

Mt. Plymouth Subdivision

Grady Whittenburg 570.50

Grady Whittenburg 547.50

Southern Acre Inv., Inc. 1,971.00

Ravenswood Park Subdivision

Janet Valerius King 169.83

James W. and Debra J. Forbes 297.65

Woodland Hills Subdivision

Roberta Alvarez and Frank S. Alvarez, Jr. 436.11

Roger L. and Melody Bechler 273.98

Hilltop Subdivision

Frances C. Dunlap 786.18

Bobby G. and Gail G. Estep 646.25



Sparks Village Subdivision



Robert Morgan 464.29

Florida Fruitland Park Tropical Homesites

Charles O. and Roberta A. Wood 1,288.19

REPORTS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Distribution of Revenue Traffic/Criminal Cases, for the month ending January 31, 1988, in the amount of $80,096.23.

Commr. Carson questioned Mr. Bob Wilson, Finance Director, as to what can be anticipated, revenue wise, on a monthly basis, from the Traffic/Criminal cases.

Mr. Wilson stated that he would obtain the estimated figures for Commr. Carson, at his earliest convenience.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/POLLUTION CONTROL/STATE AGENCIES

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Pollution Control, to purchase a Ford Ranger 4 x 4 pickup truck, at the State bid of $11,738.75.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/MOSQUITO-AQUATIC PLANT MANAGEMENT

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Mosquito-Aquatic Plant Management, to purchase an IBM Computer System 2, Model 50, monochrome display, printer, software, and supplies, at an approximate cost of $5,096.00.

Mr. Don Findell, Director of Environmental Services, appeared before the Board to explain the request and to answer any questions there might be from the Board.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SOIL CONSERVATION

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request from Soil and Water Conservation District, for Mike Powers to attend a seminar, on Ground Penetrating Radar, in Gainesville, on March 6-10, 1988, at an approximate cost of $350.00.

BIDS/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request to reject the bids received on mobile radios, on County Bid No. 021-725-088, and rebid with different specifications.

Mr. Chuck Sowers, Fire Coordinator, appeared before the Board to discuss the request and to answer any questions there might be from the Board.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request from the Paisley Fire District, to purchase a 200 gallon fiberglass baffled slide-on tank, equipped with a hose and reel, engine, pump, etc., at a cost of $4,900.00.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request to reimburse Karen Bowerman, upon successful completion of an Advanced Fire Administration coupe, to be held in Orlando, on February 14-20, 1988, at a cost of $408.00, for tuition and per diem.

MUNICIPALITIES/ROAD PROJECTS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request from the City of Minneola, for the County to provide a daily inspection on the road project, in Minneola, with the provision that Mr. Ben Benedum, Director of Public Works, check with the City of Minneola's engineer, regarding their contract concerning the road project.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

Sheriff Noel E. Griffin, Jr. appeared before the Board to request an amendment to his budget, in the amount of $15,693.10, for the purchase of a transportation van, to be utilized in transporting inmates to the Marion County Jail (for housing, due an overcrowded situation in the Lake County Jail), pursuant to an Order issued by Chief Circuit Judge Ernest C. Aulls, on February 8, 1988.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved an amendment of the Sheriff's budget, in the amount of $15,693.10, for the purchase of a transportation van, to be utilized, as stated above.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

Sheriff Noel E. Griffin, Jr. then referred to the Board Meeting of February 2, 1988, in which he had submitted a letter, requesting an amendment to his budget, in the amount of $615,889.00, for the purpose of hiring an additional thirty-eight (38) employees, for the proposed temporary Jail facility.

He stated that the way the Board approved the allocation of funds was not according to the law. The law states that the Board amend the Sheriff's budget entirely, in the amount of $615,889.00, allocating him one-twelfth of said amount each month, and asked that the Board reconsider his request.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved an amendment of the Sheriff's budget, in the amount of one-twelfth of the total $615,889.00 each month, for the purpose of hiring an additional thirty-eight (38) employees, for the proposed temporary Jail facility.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BIDS/LANDFILLS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request for a change order, to S & S Landscaping, for Bid No. 028-790-087, for sodding and seeding, at Loghouse Landfill, in the amount of $4,950.00.

DEEDS/RIGHT-OF-WAYS ROADS & EASEMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request to accept the following right-of-way deeds:

Sunny South Groves Company #l-6008 Register Road

Sarah Miriam Odom/Wm. Howard Cauthen #l-6008 Register Road

Charles J./Lois H. Culbreth #3-2439 S. Buckhill Rd.

DEEDS/RIGHT-OF-WAYS, ROADS & EASEMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request to correct names on previously accepted deeds:

BCC Minutes Name Road

10-06-87 Martin A. Dalhover and #3-2441 Howey Cross Rd.

Kim E. Fisher



10-20-87 Benny A. Wells and John #2-1503 Sloan's Ridge Rd.

A. Anderson

COUNTY ATTORNEY/FINANCE/COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

Commr. Smoak brought up for discussion the item of billing procedures for the County. He stated that in December of 1987, there was a discussion regarding said procedures, and it was suggested that the Board take a look at them - one being the County Attorney's fees and the billing of said fees. He was requested, by the Board, to do so. He stated that a reporter from the Orlando Sentinel, Mr. Jim Runnels, had misquoted him in a newspaper article, stating that he had told County employees that Mr. Ford was overcharging the County. He informed the Board that he had stated to Mr. Ford, in private, and is now stating publicly, that he has never questioned his integrity, nor has he ever questioned his bills, (in terms of the charges rendered). He has questioned, however, over a number of years, the amount that the Board spends, in terms of legal fees; the cost of those fees, and how those fees are expended. He requested Mr. Bob Wilson, Director of Finance, to explain the County's billing procedures.

Mr. Wilson then explained said procedures, step by step, and answered questions presented to him by the Board, such as what type of information is provided to them, on the print-outs that are distributed each month, prior to the Board Meetings, and do these printouts show the bills prior to payment, or are they shown after payment.

Mr. Wilson stated that the bills are presented to the Commissioners for their review, before payment, to allow the Commissioners to question any bill received, should they choose to do so.

Commr. Burhans questioned the changing of procedures, for paying bills, from the way they were in the past, to the way they are presently handled.

At this time, Mr. James C. Watkins, Clerk, stated that the Board can give suggestions, at any time, regarding the County's billing procedures and any changes that they feel should be made and they will be considered. However, by Constitution, the Clerk of the Court is the County accountant, auditor, and custodian of the County's funds, and that process is the Clerk of the Court's, to establish.

Commr. Carson stated that he has seen the Finance Department become more professional and efficient, since he became a member of the Board in 1969, and feels that the County has achieved about the highest degree of efficiency that can be achieved, at this point in time. If any changes were being seriously contemplated, the Board would need to be sure that they know exactly what the Constitution and Statutory law states, having to do with the responsibility of duties. He stated that he sees no need to change the present procedures at this time.

Discussion occurred regarding a memo submitted to the Clerk, from the County Attorney, concerning bills submitted to the Finance Department, from his firm, for payment.

Mr. Wilson stated that his department has a problem trying to allocate the various charges, submitted by the County Attorney, due to the brief discription of the charges, that is given.

Mr. Ford suggested going back to an old system that was used, concerning his bills, whereby all of his charges were billed to one account.

Another item that was brought up for discussion was a chart, distributed to the Board by the County Administrator, indicating various categories that fall under the Board of County Commissioners.

Considerable discussion occurred regarding said chart.

Commr. Smoak suggested that the Board retain Ford & Minkoff, to continue to do all the legal work being done by the County, on behalf of the County, in terms of representing the County before any judicial body; and that any other assignment which the Board of County Commissioners wishes to assign to them, be done; and that they remain on retainer, as they currently are. He also suggested two options, one being that the County Administrator be supplied with a staff attorney, who would be selected by the Board, be on the staff of the Board, and would represent the Board in Planning and Zoning, Board of Zoning Appeals, etc., in order to have an immediate access person on legal staff; as well as to hire an Assistant County Administrator, who would be selected by the Board, and have some, all, or none of the duties listed on the chart, but some suggestions, in terms of what said person would handle. This person would be a skilled and trained person in administration, that could serve as the representative of the Board in handling complex situations, where informational gathering is necessary, or reports written, etc., in working in conjunction with the County Administrator.

The second option would be not to hire an Administrative Assistant to the Board, but to hire an Assistant County Administrator, directly under the County Administrator, Mike Willett, that would be approved by the Board, and would be assigned projects according to the County Administrator. He stated that this is an attempt to streamline, with greater expertise, the administrative functions of the County, to enhance the communication level within the County, on projects which are ongoing and which will be undertaken, and an attempt to show how it can be done, without dipping further into the reserves of the County, which has been done very significantly this year.

Discussion occurred regarding figures which were compiled, indicating what the cost would be to the County to hire a staff attorney and an administrative assistant to the County Administrator: actual costs generated by the present County Attorneys, from October 30, 1986 to December 23, 1987; and an estimate of savings, by department, to the County, with a staff attorney and administrative assistant on board.

Commr. Smoak stated that the County would net an estimated savings of $25,760.00 per year, given the estimated annual savings of $168,760.00, less the estimated change costs of $143,000.00.

Commr. Windram stated that he saw no need for an additional attorney, as the administrative assistant could take on some of the duties now being done by the County Attorney's Office.

The County Attorney, Chris Ford, responded to the comments made by stating that the figures given were erroneous, regarding the retainer fee, as it has not been increased since the 1970's; and the rate of $74.00 per hour, for litigation, is low, as it should be $100-125.00 per hour. He stated that the experience, and hard work that has been put in, cannot be acquired over night. He also stated that it would actually cost the County more, per hour, to hire an on-staff attorney, and feels that the County will not be able to find attorneys of the same caliber and who have the experience of ten to fifteen years in the public sector, for the figures given. He takes great pride in saving the County approximately $700,000.00 during the 1987 year, by obtaining the $400,000.00 contribution from the Libby Corporation to the County, as well as a savings of approximately $200,000.00, regarding the Criminal Justice/Jail Facility, by using experts, and knowing when to use experts. In one (1) year he has saved the County approximately three (3) years in attorney's fees.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved Option No. 2, as recommended by Commr. Smoak, and authorized the County Administrator to obtain an administrative assistant, or whatever title he feels is appropriate, in his office, to handle what duties were discussed this date, by advertising, or whatever is necessary to do so.

Mr. Watkins suggested that the Chairman of the Board, Commr. Burhans, and Mike Willett, County Administrator, get with him to go over the duties listed under Administrative Assistant, to figure out how and where those transitions would take place, for many of those duties are presently done by Deputy Clerks.

LANDFILLS

Discussion occurred regarding a request to advertise a public hearing for industrial revenue bonds, for a resource recovery plant, for Lake County.

The County Attorney, Chris Ford, stated that four (4) vendors have shown an interest in the project, being Combustion Engineering; Wheelabrator; Ogden-Martin: and Florida Crushed Stone. He stated that in late February, or early March, certain firms will be giving presentations to the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved a public hearing (to be set by Commr. Windram at a later date) to discuss industrial revenue bonds, for a resource recovery plant, for Lake County.

It was requested of the Board to approve for Commr. Windram and Mike Willett, County Administrator, to travel to Baltimore with the County Attorney, Chris Ford, to meet with Mr. Sledge, regarding the resource recovery plant, and was informed that no action was needed, on the part of the Board, to do so.

The County Attorney, Chris Ford, informed the Board that the tax attorney has given the Board his opinion, has made telephone conferences, and has made a trip to Florida, for a fee of $500.00. However, from this time forward, his fee will be $175.00 per hour, for any advice received from him.

COMMISSIONERS

At 11:20 a.m. the Chairman turned the Chairmanship over to the Vice-Chairman, Commr. Carson.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA (CONT'D.)

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC HEALTH

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request to purchase one desk, with return; one chair: and one IBM Wheelwriter 6 typewriter, at an estimated cost of $1,393.00.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request from Emergency Management, to purchase a GMC 4 X 4 vehicle, from State contract, at a cost of $13,125.53.

PUBLIC HEALTH

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request from Emergency Medical Services, to re-chassis two County owned ambulances, instead of purchasing one new ambulance, for the current budget year.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/GRANTS/STATE AGENCIES

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved an EMS Award Grant, from the Florida Health and Rehabilitative Services, in the amount of $55,878.00.

COMMISSIONERS

At 11:25 a.m. the Vice-Chairman, Commr. Carson, returned the Chairmanship to the Chairman, Commr. Burhans.

COUNTY BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request from the United Way of Lake County, for office space, for their Information and Referral services.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/GRANTS

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request from the United Way of Lake County, for the County to apply for a Federal Emergency Management Grant (FEMA), of approximately $59,000.00.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/VETERANS SERVICE

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request from Veterans Service, for Donald Priem to attend the Florida Association of Counties 1988 Midyear Legislative Conference, in Jacksonville, on February 24-26, 1988, at an approximate cost of $255.00.

ORDINANCES/CODE ENFORCEMENT

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the advertising of an ordinance repealing Section 2-21, of the Lake County, Florida, Code, putting a limit on what the County gives to the Sunrise Workshop.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SUBDIVISIONS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the final plat of Lake Yale Cove, and accepted an Irrevocable Letter of Credit, in the amount of $16,500.00, for performance.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SUBDIVISIONS/BONDS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request to release a maintenance bond, in the amount of $11,085.85, for Eagles Nest Subdivision.

BONDS - MOBILE HOME

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request for renewal of the following Mobile Home Bond:

Guy Daelemanns, Astatula Area, District #3

Included in the motion was approval of a request for cancellation of the following Mobile Home Bond:

Donna Warner, Bassville Park Area, District #1

ZONING

Commr. Windram questioned the County Administrator, Mike Willett, as to what procedures are used in notifying individuals that their PUD's are about to expire. He stated that he feels individuals should be given proper notice, prior to the expiration of their PUDs, in order to save them a substantial amount of money, by having to refile for an extension.

GRANTS/RESOLUTIONS

Commr. Bailey requested the Board to approve a resolution supporting the CARL application for Seminole Woods. On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to support a resolution supporting the CARL application for Seminole Woods, as stated above.

At this time, Commr. Carson congratulated Commr. Bailey for having been selected by Governor Martinez to be Lake County's representative on a specially appointed study group, to study the Wekiva River, and to recommend ways in which to preserve its pristine nature.

RECESS & REASSEMBLY

At 11:30 a.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would recess for Lunch and would reconvene at 2:00 p.m. for Rezoning.

ZONING

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the postponement of the following cases:

CUP#87/1/2-4A L. J. Norman Theophilus 3-08-88

#16-88-4 Mt. Dora Springs Dev. 5-10-88

Included in the motion was approval of the withdrawal of the following case:

CUP#87/12/1-4 William Brown

PUBLIC HEARING #191-87-3 Robert Ingersoll

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

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from R-l-7 (Urban Residential) to RA (Ranchette).

Commr. Smoak declared a Conflict of Interest, as he is an adjacent property owner, and did not participate in the discussion or vote.

PUBLIC HEARING #121-85A-3 Miami-Orlando Properties

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

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for a one (1) year extension, for an approved preliminary development plan, PUD ORD#66-85.

PUBLIC HEARING #8-88-3 Lee Brannon

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

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and denied the request for rezoning from R-l-7 (Urban Residential) to RP (Residential-Professional), to place five (5) duplexes on the site.

PUBLIC HEARING #5-88-4 Donald Jones

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

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to CP (Planned Commercial), to expand existing commercial property.

PUBLIC HEARING #9-88-5 Charles Souders

Ms. Cynthia Podizell, an adjacent property owner to the petitioner, appeared before the Board in opposition to the request. She stated that the petitioner would be keeping several horses on the property, and was concerned about the pollution of a nearby lake, due to the runoff from a ditch at the edge of said property. She also stated that a petition, in opposition, had been presented to the Board prior to the meeting.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from RR (Rural Residential) to A (Agricultural), for residence and agricultural uses.

PUBLIC HEARING #2-88-5 William Durham

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

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to AR (Agricultural Residential), to subdivide into 2.25 acre lots.

PUBLIC HEARING #ll-88-5 Milton Hill

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

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from C-2 (Community Commercial) to R-l-5 (Mobile or Mixed Residential), to remodel a non-conforming house.

PUBLIC HEARING #3-88-l Albert Honeycutt

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

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to ER (Estate Residential), to permit a subdivision in residential lots, with a minimum of 22,000 sq. ft. in size.

PUBLIC HEARING #17-88-5 Paul Resop

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

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from CP (Planned Commercial) to PFD (Public Facilities District), to place a post office on the site.

PUBLIC HEARING #6-88-5 Adolf and Marie Schwedes

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

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from C-2 (Community Commercial) and R-l-7 (Urban Residential) to CP (Planned Commercial), for a CUP in CP, for an RV Park.

PUBLIC HEARING CUP#88/1/2-5 Adolf and Marie Schwedes

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

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for a CUP in CP (Planned Commercial), for an RV Park.

PUBLIC HEARING #l-88-5 Whitaker & May

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

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RR (Rural Residential), to subdivide into one acre lots.

PUBLIC HEARING #18-88-2 Paul Field

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

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from M-l (Heavy Industrial) to MP (Planned Industrial) with M-l (Heavy Industrial) uses, to set side setbacks of 30 ft. from the property line instead of 50 ft., as required by the M-l (Heavy Industrial) district.

PUBLIC HEARING #4-88-2 Rosetta D. Seward

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

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from RP (Residential-Professional) to R-l-5 (Mobile or Mixed Residential), to place a mobile home on the site.

PUBLIC HEARING #12-88-3 C. Gary Cox

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

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from RR (Rural Residential) to A (Agricultural), to be included in the CUP for a vineyard and winery.

PUBLIC HEARING CUP#88/1/1-3 C. Gary Cox

Mr. Dean Welchman, representing the petitioner (Lafayette Winery and Vineyard), appeared before the Board to discuss the request and to answer any questions there might be from the Board. He stated that Lafayette Winery and Vineyard has been very successful with their winery in Tallahassee. He also stated that the University of Florida's Research Center, near Leesburg, has been studying the grapevine, and it is the opinion of both the University and Lafayette Winery that Lake County has the best area for the development of vineyards and a winery. Lafayette intends to have their winery (which will support 100 acres) in operation by June 15, 1988.

After being questioned by Commr. Carson as to the time frame involved, from the time of planting to harvesting, Mr. Welchman replied it was four (4) years.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for a CUP in A (Agricultural), for a winery and vineyard.

PUBLIC HEARING #14-88-3 Frank Ragone

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

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to AR (Agricultural Residential), to permit lots of 2.25 acres.

PUBLIC HEARING #13-88-3 Werner Husmann

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

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RR (Rural Residential), to subdivide into three (3) residential lots, each with a minimum usable land area of one (1) acre.

PUBLIC HEARING CUP#754B-3 Joseph Swiderski

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

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request to amend RP + CUP#754A-3, to add additional land for one fourplex single-family dwelling, with zero lot lines.

PUBLIC HEARING #7-88-5 John Ervin Trust

Mr. George Graham, Attorney, appeared before the Board and stated that he was purchasing the property in question from the petitioner, subject to rezoning.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to AR (Agricultural Residential), to subdivide into 2.25 acre lots.

PUBLIC HEARING #10-88-5 George Verkaik

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

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from RP (Residential-Professional) to PFD (Public Facilities District), to expand an existing day care center.

PUBLIC HEARING CUP#88/1/3-3 Minneola Harbor Hills

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

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for a CUP in ER (Estate Residential), for a golf course and amenities, as amended to one (1) year, for the start of construction.

PUBLIC HEARING #211-87-5 Daniel Webb

Ms. Debbie Hall, Lake Land Planning Group, Inc., representing the petitioner, appeared before the Board and stated that the petitioner is requesting C-l uses, to go along with C-2 uses, excluding taverns, bars, lounges, etc.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to CP (Planned Commercial) with C-l (Rural/Tourist Commercial) and C-2 (Community Commercial) uses, excluding taverns, bars, and lounges.

PUBLIC HEARING CUP#817A-3 Florida Crushed Stone

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

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning

Commission and approved the request to amend CUP#871A-3, to include additional land, to expand an existing land mine.

JAIL

The County Attorney, Chris Ford, stated that the Building Committee had met, this date, regarding the Temporary Jail and hoped to present a contract, with Correctional Services Group, Inc., to the Board, for their review, at the Board Meeting of February 16, 1988, subject to the City of Tavares' site plan approval and various permitting approvals.

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

GLENN C. BURHANS, CHAIRMAN

ATTEST:

JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK

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