The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, April 5, 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; and Sandra Carter, Deputy Clerk.
James C. Watkins, Clerk, gave the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Carson.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of March 15, 1988, as presented.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of March 24, 1988, as presented.
COURTHOUSE
Mr. Rudy Marchese, Director of Planning and Development, appeared before the Board to discuss the matter of the restoration of the Old Courthouse back to its original appearance, by removing the concrete block sunscreen and making necessary repairs to the original structure. He distributed a report titled 1988-1989 Budget Request Restoration of Historic Properties Special Category Projects, prior to the meeting, for the Board's review, and stated that it shows Lake County being allocated $97,600.00, in matching funds, from the State, to be used for this project. He stated that the concrete block sunscreen, which was applied to the exterior of the Old Courthouse in 1964, is in bad shape and needs to come down. If the sunscreen is removed now, State money will help fund the project. If it is removed at a later date, the County will have to foot the entire bill. He also stated that the Budget Sessions for the Legislature start this date, in Tallahassee, and that someone needs to be appointed to get in touch with Senator Langley, and Representatives Kelly and Bainter, and make them aware of how anxious Lake County is to obtain said funds and get the project under way.
The Chairman, Commr. Burhans, requested that Commr. Bailey handle said matter for the Board.
COUNTY PROPERTY/MUNICIPALITIES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the County to participate in the combined County-Cities Public Auction, given by the City of Leesburg, for the sale of surplus property. The auction is to be held on Saturday, May 21st, beginning at 1O:OO a.m.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of Warrant No. 77792 through Warrant No. 79260, for the following accounts:
County Transportation Trust Pasco Fire District
Mt. Plymouth Fire District South Lake Fire District
General Revenue Road Impact
Countywide Fire District Landfills
Paisley Fire District Section 8
Countywide Library Eustis Section 8
Private Industry Council Fine & Forfeiture
Bassville Fire District Northwest Fire District
Mosquito Control Special Assessments
Aquatic Weed Northeast Ambulance
Northwest Ambulance Capital Outlay
Emergency 911 Fund Northeast Hospital
Law Library
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/COUNTY PROPERTY
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the following items to be deleted from Fixed Assets, for the month of March, 1988:
Prop# Dept. Item Amount Reason
8183 Minneola Barn Gilbarco Trimline Pump $350.00 Junked
8184 Minneola Barn Gilbarco Trimline Pump 350.00 Junked
8578 Fairgrounds Snapper Lawn Mower 260.00 Junked
Total $960.00
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/COURTS-JUDGES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Satisfaction of Judgment for Michael Joseph Young, David Young, and Marsha Young, in the amount of $50.00 - Case No. 87-1324-CJ; and the Satisfaction of Judgment for Daryl Scott Kirby, and his parents, Freddie and Brenda Kirby, in the amount of $50.00 - Case No. 87-1323-CJ.
LAWS AND LEGISLATION/RESOLUTIONS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of a Resolution, from Hernando County, expressing their opposition to the approval of House Bill 249 and Senate Bills 204 and 205, which are being considered by the State legislators; and a memorandum and Resolution, from Hernando County, expressing their opposition to the adoption of proposed House Bill 13.
JAILS/LAWS AND LEGISLATION/MUNICIPALITIES/RESOLUTIONS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of Resolution No. 88-02, from the City of Minneola, supporting the decision of the Board to construct and locate the new Criminal Justice/Jail Facility on County property near U.S. Hwy. 27 and S.R. 19.
AUDITS/REPORTS/WATER AUTHORITY/STATE AGENCIES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the 1987 Annual Report of the Southwest Florida Water Management District; and the St. Johns River Water Management District Annual Financial Audit for FY 1986/87.
AUDITS/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to extend the present contract with Arthur Young, C.P.A.s, for audit services to the County, for three years, as recommended by the Clerk, James C. Watkins.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/STATE AGENCIES
FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the cooperative agreement, from the Florida Division of Forestry, for countywide fire protection of forest and wild lands, to be effective July 1, 1988, at a cost of three cents per acre, or $11,092.98.
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 a D-38 aquatic spray unit, with 50 gallon tank, Honda 5 hp engine, pull start and hand spray gun, at an estimated cost of $1,680.00.
LANDFILLS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Don Findell, Director of Environmental Services, to select a consultant regarding the County landfills.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/FIRE DISTICTS-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 install a 35' x 30' concrete ramp, at the Altoona Fire Station, at an estimated cost of $1,019.00.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/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 a Xerox 1012 copier, with three year maintenance, at an estimated cost of $1,890.00.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Okahumpka Fire District, to purchase two (2) self-priming Monarch pumps, with 3" suction and discharge, and 20,000 gph Honda engines, at an estimated cost of $709.00 each.
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/LIBRARIES/STATE AGENCIES
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the contract between Lake County and the State Division of Library and Information Services, for the Public Library Systems Development (planning) grant, in the amount of $6,000.00.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/LIBRARIES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Mary McMahon, Library Coordinator; six librarians; and one Library System Board Member to attend Library Legislation Day, in Tallahassee, April 13-14, 1988, at a cost of $697.60; and to reimburse two Friends of the Library, for registration only, at a cost of $20.00.
AUDITS/REPORTS/LIBRARIES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the Auditor's Report, on the Countywide Library Trust Fund, for the year ended September 30, 1987.
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 reimburse Earl R. Allen $50.00, for successfully completing the Building Inspector examination.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BIDS/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 accept a bid from Cox's Cleaning Service, to clean the South Lake Annex on a regular basis, at a cost of $50.00 per month.
ORDINANCES/ZONING
The County Administrator, Mike Willett, brought up for discussion the item of an ordinance amending the Zoning Regulations, to permit more than a one (1) year extension to the approval period of a preliminary development plan, for a PUD.
Discussion occurred regarding said ordinance, at which time Mr. Rudy Marchese, Director of Planning and Development, and Ms. Kathy McDonald, County Administrator's Office, answered questions from the Board concerning the extension period.
Mr. Marchese stated that the request for an extension was to prevent individuals from having to go all through the process, over and over again, each time they apply for a PUD.
Mr. Willett stated that what is being recommended today is two years, plus unlimited extensions, subject to the Board's approval.
Further discussion occurred regarding said request, however, no action was taken at this time, in order to allow the Board to further study the ordinance.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to release an Irrevocable Letter of Credit, in the amount of $58,669.48, for performance of Montverde Hills Subdivision.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to accept a replacement Irrevocable Letter of Credit, in the amount of $8,334.26, for performance of Cherokee at Leesburg, and the release of a previous Irrevocable Letter of Credit, for the same amount.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BONDS/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE/SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to release an Irrevocable Letter of Credit, in the amount of $125,000.00, for performance; accepted a maintenance bond, in the amount of $22,400.00, for Park Wood of Mt. Dora Subdivision; and accepted the following road into the County maintenance system: Dora Wood Drive (4-4161C) and Wood Drive (4-4161D).
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to release a check, in the amount of $49,000.00, on Plantation at Leesburg, Belle Grove, for performance.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE/SUBDIVISIONS/BONDS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board gave final approval of Triangle Grove, First Addition; accepted a cashier's check, in the amount of $2,520.00, to be replaced by a maintenance bond for the same amount; and accepted the following road into the County maintenance system: Grace Lane (3-1039B).
BONDS - MOBILE HOME
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the renewal of the following mobile home bonds:
Franklin Palmroos - Lake Minneola Area - District #3
Roy Bailey - Pine Lakes Area - District #4
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for partial payment to Trac Roadbuilders, Inc. for the following:
Project 2-88 Huff Road $43,899.30
Project 3-88 Grand Hwy./Mohawk Road $36,403.02
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for partial payment of $340,211.78, to Asphalt Pavers, Inc., for Countywide Resurfacing Project No. l-88.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/LANDFILLS/MUNICIPALITIES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to increase the petty cash fund from $35.00 to $100.00, for the alternate (weekend) landfill attendant at Astatula; and to increase the regular attendant's petty cash, at Lady Lake, from $50.00 to $75.00.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BIDS/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to purchase three (3) Caterpillar 950 E loaders, from Ringhaver Equipment Company, at a five year total cost bid of $70,205.00 each (total $210,615.00), for the Public Works Department.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to purchase a Xerox 1048 copy machine, at a cost of $11,265.00, for the Public Works Department.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS/EDUCATION
On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for a change order, on Project No. 2-88, Huff Road, to add a left turn and decel lane, at a cost of $55,576.60, to be paid for by the School Board.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BONDS/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to accept a maintenance bond, in the amount of $2,500.00, for Leggett Lane: and accepted Leggett Lane, #l-6810, into the County maintenance system.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BIDS/LANDFILLS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise for bid, one (1) 200 hp landfill compactor, at an estimated cost of $190,000.00, as budgeted.
RIGHT-OF-WAYS, ROADS & EASEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to accept the following non-exclusive easement:
Frank Ragone, Sr./Frank Ragone, Jr. #3-1158 John's Lake Road
DEEDS/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE
On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to accept the folowing right-of-way deeds, for an unmaintained road, in Lisbon, in lieu of closing roads in the same plat:
Edward D. Foster, et al. Lisbon
Robert C. Grigsby, Jr. Lisbon
Ruby V. Sapp Lisbon
DEEDS/RIGHT-OF-WAYS, ROADS & EASEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to accept the following right-of-way deeds:
Ivy L./Amanda Slone #2-1218 Metz Road
Kenneth J./Janet M. Cieslik #2-1218 Mets Road
Barney Edward Dillard, Jr. #3-4653 Mt. Homer Road
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/GRANTS/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS
PUBLIC HEALTH/STATE AGENCIES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Emergency Medical Services Matching Grant Contract, between Florida Health and Rehabilitative Services and Lake County, in the amount of $14,135.00, for FY 1987/88, and authorized the proper signatures on same.
APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/PUBLIC HEALTH
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for a letter of recommendation, signed by the Chairman, to reappoint William H. Schutze, M.D., as District V Medical Examiner.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Emergency Management, for Robert Reymont, Director of Emergency Management, to attend a media training conference, in Melbourne, on May 4-6, 1988, at an estimated cost of $273.00.
BIDS/FAIRGROUNDS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Fairgrounds, to obtain bids for security services, for the Farmer's Market.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/VETERANS SERVICE
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Veterans Services, for Donald W. Priem, Veterans Service Officer, to attend the annual training conference, in Daytona Beach, on May 1-4, 1988, at an estimated cost of $259.80.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/ORDINANCES
Mr. Lonnie Strickland, Director of Health and General Services, appeared before the Board to discuss a request to approve the advertising of an ordinance amending certain sections (which he covered) of the Lake County Code, creating an Emergency Services Council. He stated that he had met with Mr. Bill Compton, Emergency Medical Services Operations Director: Mr. Robert Reymont, Director of Emergency Management: and Dr. June Atkinson, County Health Director, at which time they changed Section 11-16, of the ordinance, deleting "medical" from the title Emergency Medical Services Council, creating an Emergency Services Council, which re-establishes the Council that used to assist in planning for Disaster Preparedness and other emergencies which might occur in the County. There is presently an E911 Committee, however, the establishment of an Emergency Services Council puts the people that work with a disaster into a committee format, to give Mr. Reymont some basis to prepare the Disaster Manual. He reviewed the other changes that are being requested and answered questions presented to him by the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the advertising of a public hearing (set for May 3, 1988, at IO:30 a.m.) regarding an ordinance amending Sections 11-16, 11-17, 11-18, and 11-19, of the Lake County Code, creating an Emergency Services Council.
ORDINANCES/PUBLIC HEALTH
At 10:00 a.m. the Chairman announced that the advertised time had arrived for a Public Hearing, to discuss the adoption of an ordinance amending Lake County Ordinance 1986-l (Day Care Ordinance), deleting the additional educational requirements for day care staff, however, leaving intact the immunization requirements.
It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in The Orlando Sentinel, The Lake Sentinel.
Ms. Lynn C. Reed, Director of the Sunshine School, at the First Baptist Church in Umatilla, appeared before the Board to discuss the Day Care Ordinance. She presented a petition, signed by 198 Lake County resident voters, requesting the Board to keep Lake County's Day Care standards high and be a leader of other Florida counties who may have the courage, from Lake County's example, to raise their standards of education for child care workers. She discussed training she received (in abiding by the law), when asked to be Director of the Sunshine School, and the need for proper training for day care workers, as invaluable information is learned from it. She stated that every person that signed the petition, which was presented to the Board for the record, was very concerned about the decision that the Board would make regarding this subject.
Discussion occurred regarding the ordinance.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried, the Board approved to place the ordinance on the floor for its first and final reading.
Commr. Burhans and Commr. Carson voted "No".
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board adopted Ordinance No. 1988-4, on its first and final reading, as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING LAKE COUNTY ORDINANCE 1986-1; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT OF ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE: PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Commr. Burhans and Commr. Carson voted "No".
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA (CONT'D.)
BUDGETS/COUNTY EMPLOYEES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for employee merit increases, as submitted by the Personnel Department.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to purchase a Xerox 1025 copy machine, for use in the Board Office, at an estimated cost of $5,126.00.
At this time, the Chairman, Commr. Burhans, questioned the Clerk, Mr. Watkins, about having a doorway cut in the wall that separates the Board Office from the Board Conference Room, to enable the secretaries to see individuals entering the Board Office while filing, etc. in the Board Conference Room (where the files are kept). Mr. Watkins stated that he would check into having it done.
FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved to postpone action on the request from Mid Florida Lakes Fire Department, to construct a new fire station on Highland Drive, until such time as a new land lease is negotiated for a longer period of time.
COMMUNICATIONS/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Crystal Cablevision, to transfer the cablevision agreement to Cablevision of Central Florida.
ROADS-COUNTY & STATE
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Lake County Humane Society, to change the name of Kennedy Avenue, to Margie Owens Road.
JAILS
Mr. Michael C. Willett, County Administrator, brought to the attention of the Board the need to hold a Special Meeting to discuss and select a site for the new Criminal Justice/Jail Facility. After a brief discussion, a Special Meeting was set for May 3, 1988, at 2:00 p.m.
APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/JAILS
Mr. Michael C. Willett, County Administrator, brought to the attention of the Board the fact that he had been requested, by the Board, to appoint a Project Director, for the new Criminal Justice/Jail Facility. He stated that he reviewed two or three alternates (some of which had been discussed with the Board at an earlier time), and in order to get the project completed as quickly as possible, recommended that the Board appoint Mrs. Kathy McDonald, as the Project Director for the project, as well as change her title to Assistant County Administrator, with a starting salary of $31,000.00.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the recommendation of the County Administrator, to appoint Mrs. Kathy McDonald, as the Project Director, for the new Criminal Justice/Jail Facility, and change her title to Assistant County Administrator, with a starting salary of $31,000.00, to be effective immediately.
At this time, Mr. Willett stated that he would be advertising for a replacement for her present position.
ORDINANCES/COMMITTEES
The County Administrator, Mike Willett, distributed copies of the Tree Ordinance to each of the Board members, in order that they may review it before the meeting of April 12, 1988, at which time it will be discussed.
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/JAILS
Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, brought to the attention of the Board several changes that had been made in the contract between Lake County and Space Masters, Inc., for the construction of the Temporary Jail. He stated that it is the same contract that the Board previously approved, however, it has been slightly changed, and rather than having the whole contract retyped, to save time, recommends that the Board approve the changes (which he reviewed with the Board), and the Chairman could then initial the changes, making it legal.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the contract, between Lake County and Space Masters, Inc., as amended, for the construction of the Temporary Jail, as recommended by the County Attorney, and authorized the proper signatures on same.
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/LANDFILLS
Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, brought to the attention of the Board a proposed emergency Professional Services Agreement, between R. W. Beck and Associates and Lake County, for consulting services, related to the proposed waste-to-energy facility. Due to the uncertainty regarding the potential level of work, the agreement has been based on services to be provided on an as-requested basis.
Discussion occurred regarding said agreement.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the proposed emergency Professional Services Agreement, between R. W. Beck and Associates and Lake County, for consulting services, as stated above, and recommended by the County Attorney.
Considerable discussion occurred regarding the waste-to-energy facility, at which time Commr. Carson brought the Board up-to-date as to where the County presently stands, regarding the facility, and Commr. Windram gave input as to where the Legislature presently stands, regarding legislation which is being proposed for the State of Florida, regarding these type facilities.
Commr. Windram suggested that the Board write Senator Langley and Representatives Kelly and Bainter and ask them to keep the Board informed, as well as copy the Board, on any proposed legislation regarding waste-to-energy facilities.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS
Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, brought to the attention of the Board the following Contracts for Sale and Purchase, of property which the County wishes to purchase, in the City of Tavares:
Contract between Lake County and Ketura Mae Short Brodus, for the purchase of a house and lot on Block 53, in the City of Tavares, in the amount of $40,000.00.
Contract between Lake County and Mrs. Bennye J. Kinsler, for the purchase of a house and lot, located at 623 W. Main Street (Block 53), in the City of Tavares, in the amount of $20,000.00.
Contract between Lake County and the estate of Helen Brown Grant, for the purchase of five (5) lots, located at Main Street and Pulsifer Avenue, in the City of Tavares, in the amount of $81,560.00.
A brief discussion occurred regarding the properties in question.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of the above stated properties, as recommended by the County Attorney, and authorized the proper signatures on same.
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/JAILS
Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, brought to the attention of the Board, and requested approval of, the agreement between the Lake County Board of County Commissioners and Correctional Services Group, Inc., for consulting services to help prepare the Staffing Analysis and Deployment Plan, the Operations Plan, the Policies and Procedures Analysis, and the Transition Plan for the new Criminal Justice/Jail Facility.
Discussion occurred regarding said request.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the agreement between the Lake County Board of County Commissioners and Correctional Services Group, Inc., for the new Criminal Justice/Jail Facility, as stated above, and recommended by the County Attorney, and authorized the proper signatures on same.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 10:45 a.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would recess until 11:OO a.m.
GRANTS/PLANNING DEPARTMENT
At 11:OO a.m. the Chairman announced that the advertised time had arrived for a Public Hearing to discuss a proposed amendment to, and extension of, the Community Development Block Grant Program.
Mr. Mike Szunyog, Director of Planning, appeared before the Board to discuss and request approval of the amendment to, and extension of, said program.
No one present in the audience wished to discuss the request with the Board.
Discussion occurred regarding the request, and Mr. Szunyog answered questions presented to him by the Board, regarding the program.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the amendment to, extension of, the Community Development and Block Grant Program.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/STATE AGENCIES
Lt. James H. Tilly and Trooper Hoppenstedt, with the Florida Highway Patrol, appeared before the Board to request approval of the purchase of sixteen (16) radar units, to replace eight (8) old units, which were purchased five years ago, to be used only by troopers in Lake County, to patrol the highways of Lake County.
Lt. Tilly stated that there are presently a total of twenty (20) troopers in Lake County, with seventeen (17) working the roads and highways. The total cost of the eight units, at the time of purchase five years ago, was $8,000.00. However, the cost of each unit has gone down substantially since then, and the purchase price of sixteen units today, if approved by the Board, will cost a total of $10,800.00. He stated that even though the cost has gone down, the quality has improved. These are the same type of units that are used throughout the State.
Discussion occurred regarding said request.
On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Florida Highway Patrol, to purchase sixteen (16) radar units, at a total cost of $10,800.00, to be used by troopers assigned to Lake County.
A brief discussion occurred regarding the old eight units and what could be done with them.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 11:15 a.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would recess until 11:30 a.m.
AUDITS/REPORTS
Mr. John Vodnecker, Orlando, partner with Arthur Young & Co., appeared before the Board to discuss the County's financial statement for the year ending September 30, 1987. A report had been distributed to the Board, for their review, previous to the meeting.
Mr. Vodnecker stated that his firm had examined the financial records of Lake County and found them to be clean.
He distributed the following charts to the Board and reviewed each one with them:
General Government Revenues (Per Capita)
Taxes Analysis (Per Capita)
General Government Revenues (Per Capita) Discounted for
Inflation
General Government Expenditures (Per Capita)
General Government Expenditures (Per Capita) Discounted for
Inflation
Fund Balance Analysis
Discussion occurred regarding the above listed charts, at which time Mr. Vodnecker answered questions presented to him by the Board. He stated that Lake County finished the year in good shape and was pretty much following the trends of other counties in the State, regarding some of the components which were discussed this date. He also recommended that the County support the State sales tax, as the Counties are really getting pinched, in regards to their revenues. Before ending his presentation, Mr. Vodnecker stated that the audit went extremely well this year and that his firm has enjoyed working with the Lake County staff.
At this time, the Board thanked Mr. Vodnecker for his presentation, and Mr. Bob Wilson, Director of Finance, for a very professional report and a job well done.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 12:05 p.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would recess until 2:00 p.m.
COMMITTEES/COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC HEALTH/RESOLUTIONS
Mr. Michael C. Willett, County Administrator, brought to the attention of the Board a request from the E911 Communications Committee for a recommendation on the charge for PSAP's. He stated that the County will collect approximately $609,000.00. The total cost for the implementation is $1,045,883.00, of which $252,000.00 is for PSAPs for each of the seven cities in the County. He also stated that the E911 Communications Committee reviewed the charges and their recommendation was for each of the cities that wish to have PSAPs (of which there are seven) pay $36,000.00 each, with the County paying the balance of $183,999.00.
Mr. Bruce Thorburn, E911 Coordinator, appeared before the Board and stated that the State mandates that PSAPs have X, Y, and Z equipment. They also mandate that there be a default for the County's system, should the main system go down. He reviewed a chart explaining exactly how the system works, as well as a PSAP Cost Table. He stated that it takes 3-5 minutes to respond, once the call for help is placed. He also stated that 30-35% out of 100% of the calls placed will not be an emergency (E911) call, but will be a law enforcement call.
Mr. Richard Schwartz, Tavares City Councilman, appeared before the Board and stated that there are two advantages to the Cities to have a primary safety answering point (PSAP), being (1) direct call to the emergency facility that is going to dispatch for that emergency call, rather than being routed through some facility located elsewhere and (2) that all the Cities that wish to be a primary safety answering point, already have a 24 hour staff that is presently answering the calls and dispatching the necessary personnel. Even if the County had the two minimum PSAPs, the Cities would still need someone to receive the call and dispatch it, as well as handle the walk-in traffic. The Cities feel that the calls should go directly to them. He also stated that, if the Board agrees to the proposal that the E911 Communications Committee has recommended, then the Cities need to enter into an interlocal agreement, saying that they want to participate in the PSAPs program. It would be helpful to the Cities (particularly the ones that have some of the needs of the additional 24 hour magnetic tape) , however, if they could be allowed to budget those calls over the full budget year next year, rather than having to come up with a lump sum of monies, in May. He thanked Mr. Willett and Mr. Thorburn for their help in working with the Cities on this project.
Further discussion occurred regarding PSAPs, and how it works.
Commr. Carson questioned the County Attorney, Chris Ford, as to who would be sued, if there was a goof up, and Mr. Ford elaborated on said question.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to endorse the recommendation of the E911 Communications Committee that the County embrace the Resolution passed by the League of Cities: and that the Board concur that every City desiring a PSAP, that has the transmission and the dispatch capabilities, be allowed to do so, with them sharing the additional cost of those facilities; however, should the County receive additional funds, specifically for E911, from whatever source, that exceeds the cost presently anticipated, that the excess funds be prorated to each City that has a PSAP.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman of the Board to speak in behalf of the Board, and sign whatever documentation is necessary, in terms of an interlocal agreement, to implement, in an expedicious manner, the Cities activities, in terms of ordering the equipment.
PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL
Ms. Robbie Baird, Director, Private Industry Council, and Ms. Karen Robinson, Assistant Director for Service Delivery Area No. 9, Volusia, Lake, and Flagler Private Industry Council, appeared before the Board to discuss the Service Delivery Area's Two Year Plan for employment and training services in the service delivery area.
Ms. Robinson gave a brief summary of the two year plan (which had been distributed to the Board, previous to the meeting, for their review).
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Service Delivery Area's Two Year Plan, as presented, and authorized the proper signatures on same.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m.
GLENN C. BURHANS, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK
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