The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, May 3, 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, Assistant County Administrator; Robert L. Wilson, Finance Director; and Linda Springston, Deputy Clerk.
Commr. Carson gave the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Bailey.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of April 19, 1988, as corrected.
BONDS - CONTRACTOR
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Contractor Bonds:
New
0152-88 Bill J. Monn (Building Contractor)
1492-88 Warren H. Phelps/Phelps Electric (Electrical)
1550-88 James E. Moulton (Carpentry)
1590-88 Ira Lamar Stokes, Jr. (Plumbing)
1896-88 David H. Steward dba Convention Electrical &
Plumbing Services, Inc. (Electrical & Plumbing)
1972-88 Bradford Neal dba Neal Plumbing Co. (Plumbing)
4209-88 Tom Harrington dba Tom Harrington Electric (Electrical)
4278-88 Douglas R. Price, Jr. dba Electrical Service &
Maintenance (Electrical)
4581-88 Gordon C. Ripley, Jr. dba Pools by Ripley, Inc.
(Swimming Pools Contractor)
4582-88 David Tolley dba Quality Electric Service
(Electrical Contractor)
4583-88 Charles Leroy Barnes (Pool Contractor) (Builder & Service)
4584-88 Ernest Tyrone Young (Masonry)
4585-88 Barney's Plumbing of DeBary, Inc. (Plumbing)
4586-88 William "Bill" Martin (General Contractor)
4587-88 Tim Coyle dba Central Florida Concrete (Masonry)
4588-88 Harold Ellezy Plumbing, Inc., Robert H. Hampton dba
(Plumbing)
4589-88 James J. Shay (Building Contractor).4590-88 William Jay Hollins (Air Conditioning & Heating)
4591-88 Billy Blackman & John Landfair dba B & B Electric
(Electrical)
4592-88 Jerry Mullen (Roofing)
4593-88 Paul Casteel dba P & D Construction, Inc. (Construction)
4594-88 Douglas & Eugene Griffin dba Griffin Roofing (Roofing)
4595-88 James Douglas Martin (Plumbing)
4596-88 John Wayne Clifton (Marine Construction)
4597-88 Jimmie Lamar Grice (Heating, Air Conditioning,
Refrigeration & Ventilation - Class B)
4598-88 Charles Howard (Building Contractor)
4600-88 William V. Hutchison dba AAA Plumbing Corp. (Plumbing)
4601-88 Michael Calhoun dba Emcee Electric (Electrical Contractor)
4602-88 Kevin H. Shapiro dba Shapiro Electric (Master Electrical)
Cancellation
4550-88 Alexander Samardzich (Residential Building)
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the payment of Warrant #79944 through Warrant #80451, for the following accounts:
Landfills Revenue Sharing
General Revenue Countywide Library
Mosquito Control Northwest Fire District
Section 8 South Lake Fire District
Fine & Forfeiture Eustis Section 8
Aquatic Weed Countywide Fire District
Bassville Fire District Mt. Plymouth Fire District
Paisley Fire District Pasco Fire District
Private Industry Council Capital Outlay
Emergency 911 Fund Resort & Development Fund Tax
Road Impact Northeast Ambulance
Northwest Ambulance Law Library
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/COURTS-JUDGES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the proper signatures on the following Satisfaction of Judgments:
Robert Bruce Stahl, Case No. 84-957-CF, in the amount of $250.00
Bryan C. Pippin, Case No. 88-125-CF, in the amount of $250.00
Joseph J. Bishop, child, and Lillian Bishop, his mother, Case No. 88-244-CJ, in the amount of $50.00
Brian James Johnson, Juvenile, and his parents Rollie and Brenda S. Johnson, Case No. 88-46-CJ, in the amount of $50.00
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ASSESSMENTS/SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the proper signatures on the following Satisfaction of Assessment Liens:
Bar-Bell Mobile Home-Village
Elaine P. Albritton (Melvin E. Stuckman) $640.39
William Shumaker 810.19
Western Shores Subdivision
Robert F. & Eileen R. Travis
(Western Shores, Inc.) 540.13
Charles Berry 861.57
AUDITS/CONTRACTS, LEASES AND AGREEMENTS/FINANCE
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried, the Board approved the Agreement for External Audit, between Lake County and Arthur Young & Company, CPA, to conduct the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of Lake County, for the fiscal years ending September 30, 1988, 1989 and 1990, and for subsequent fiscal years, as determined by the County.
Commr. Bailey was not present for the vote.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/COUNTY PROPERTY
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved for the following items to be deleted from Fixed Assets, for the month of April, 1988, and authorized the proper signatures on same:
Prop# Dept. Item Amount Reason
5325 Sign Shop Remote desk set $ 234.14 To be junked
7160 PIC Calculator 227.39 To be junked
8687 Public Works/RC UHF Radio 1,060.00 To be junked
9899 Southlake Fire Dist. Lawnmower 350.00 To be junked
Total $1,871.53
Commr. Bailey was not present for the vote.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA
COUNTY PROPERTY
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board denied the request from Mr. Tom MOSCOSO (Tavares Ridge Developer), to purchase vacant land off of Woodlea Road, in Section 31, Township 19 South, Range 26 East.
Commr. Bailey was not present for the vote.
COMMITTEES/HEALTH DEPARTMENT/LAWS AND LEGISLATION/ORDINANCES
Mr. Michael C. Willett, County Administrator, discussed with the Board the State septic tank laws. He stated that the Health Department is enforcing a law that has been in effect for five years, and the law does not allow septic tanks for industrial manufacturing property, and some commercial property, where possible hazardous waste may be used. He further stated that, because of the law, building permits, other than residential permits, are being denied.
Mr. Willett informed the Board that the County may have to pass an ordinance where there is some type of inspection, or requirement, to have the septic tank properties repermitted every two years.
Mr. Willett stated that the Health Department has requested the County Administrator, and the Site Plan Review Committee, to assist them in making a decision, on how to deal with the problem.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved to instruct Mr. Willett to work with the Health Department for one week, and if there is not a satisfactory solution to the septic tank law, within the next seven days, that an emergency ordinance be prepared and presented to the Board of County Commissioners, for consideration at the next regular Board meeting, May 10, 1988.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/POLLUTION CONTROL
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Pollution Control, to purchase a Ford Ranger 4 x 4 Pickup Truck, at an approximate cost of $11,804.00, from State Contract.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/POLLUTION CONTROL
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for authorization for Mike Wilson, Geologist, and George Yilmaz, Hydrologist, to attend the DER Annual Ground Water Workshop, in Tampa, on May 17-19, 1988, at an approximate cost of $294.00.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SOIL CONSERVATION
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Soil Conservation for Cheri Shapiro, Resource Conservation Technician, to attend the Soil Conservation Service Meeting and Workshop, on July 11-13, 1988, at Marco Island, at an estimated cost of $160.00.
COMMITTEES/POLLUTION CONTROL/RESOLUTIONS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for a Resolution of Appreciation to William H. Dailey, for contributions made to the Pollution Control Board.
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 Bassville Fire District, to purchase one Honda generator EG 5000X, at an estimated cost of $1,290.00.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS/MUNICIPALITIES
ROADS-COUNTY AND STATE
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Pasco Fire District, to purchase two fire hydrant assemblies for installation at Highway 441 and Robie Avenue, in Mt. Dora, at an estimated cost of $2,400.00.
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 Bassville and Northwest Fire Districts, for each to purchase a GMC one ton chassis cab 4 x 4 truck from State Contract, at a cost of $13,701.00, each.
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 Pasco Fire District to purchase three 2200 watt, 110 volt Honda generators, at an estimated cost of $1,950.00.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BIDS/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Mr. Chuck Sowers, Fire Coordinator, appeared before the Board to discuss the request to accept County Bid #021-725-O88A, from Electronic Associates, for 41 Johnson Model 7152 mobile radios, at a cost of $18,017.45, which is not the low bid.
Mr. Jack Williams, representing Master Communications, which currently holds the radio equipment repair bid, stated that the Purchasing Department had recommended to Mr. Sowers to accept the bid for his radios, Fijitsu, which was the low bid.
Mr. Sowers stated that they did not choose the Fijitsu radio, because the bid specifications called for 40 watt output, and the Fijitsu radio was listed as 30 watt output, and Mr. Williams did not furnish Mr. Sowers a copy of the list of users of the radio.
Mr. Sowers further stated that the County is not familiar with the performance of the Fijitsu radio.
Considerable discussion occurred regarding the differences between the two radios.
On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried uanimously, the Board approved the request to accept County Bid #021-725-088A, from Electronic Associates, for 41 Johnson Model 7152 mobile radios, at a cost of $18,017.45.
Mr. Williams requested the Board to use Federal Communications Corporation licensed technicians for approving and evaluating the radio units.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/GRANTS/PUBLIC HEALTH
Mr. Lonnie Strickland, Director of Health and General Services, appeared before the Board to discuss the request from Emergency Medical Services, for a $150,000.00 matching grant, to update the ambulance/fire communications console.
Mr. Strickland informed the Board that the current equipment is 10 years old.
Mr. Strickland stated that the costs have been divided, with the South Lake Taxing District contributing $30,000.00 (20%), the nine Fire Districts $45,000.00 (30%), and the County's General Revenue $75,000.00.
Mr. Bill Compton, EMS Operations Director, appeared before the Board to explain to the Board how the system will mesh together with the proposed 911 system.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Emergency Medical Services, for the Board of County Commissioners to commit to raising $150,000.00 of matching funds, for a $150,000.00 grant to update the ambulance/fire communications console, if it is approved by the granting authority, in addition to the normal operating budget, for the budget year beginning October 1, 1988, as stated above.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC HEALTH
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Welfare Administration to purchase an executive desk, for the Director, at an approximate cost of $545.00.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Emergency Management for Robert Reymont, to attend the Governor's Hurricane Conference, in Tampa, on May 31-June 2, 1988, at an approximate cost of $177.00.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CONTRACTS LEASES AND AGREEMENTS/LIBRARIES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for a signature on the Umbrella License Agreement between the Lake County Library System and the Motion Picture Licensing Corporation, for the period of May 15, 1988 through May 14, 1989, in the amount of $1,000.00.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/LIBRARIES
On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Mary McMahon to attend the 1988 American Library Association Conference, in New Orleans, Louisiana, on July 9-15, 1988, at an estimated cost of $898.00.
ORDINANCES/ZONING
Mr. David Clapsaddle, Director of Development Coordination, appeared before the Board to discuss the request to advertise a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, which would delete Section 69.110, regarding "Occult Sciences", in Community Commercial. He stated that there is some confusion in the meaning of "Occult Sciences", which the Zoning Department would consider as Palm Readers or Tarot Cards. The question is, whether the Ordinance includes "cults", which the Zoning Department interprets as Tax Exempt Churches and Religious Organizations, and are classified as Public Facility Districts.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board granted approval to advertise a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, which would delete Section 69.110, regarding "Occult Sciences", in Community Commercial.
ORDINANCES/ZONING
Mr. David Clapsaddle, Director of Development Coordination, appeared before the Board to discuss the request to advertise a proposed amendment to Section 70.290 of the Zoning Ordinance, regarding setbacks for corner properties. He stated that the amendment will reduce the amount of variance cases brought before the Planning and Zoning Committee.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise a proposed amendment to Section 70.290 of the Zoning Ordinance, regarding setbacks for corner properties.
DEVELOPMENT/RIGHT-OF-WAYS, ROADS AND EASEMENTS
ROADS-COUNTY AND STATE
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to revise the Lake County Road Policies, to include procedures for naming unrecorded private roads and easements.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT/RESOLUTIONS/WATER RESOURCES
Mr. Jim Dinslow, Corresponding Secretary for the Lake County Conservation Council, appeared before the Board to discuss the protection of the Wekiva River area.
Mr. Dinslow read a letter prepared by Ms. Beth Morris, President of the Lake County Conservation Council, requesting the County Commissioners to make every effort to preserve all of the tracts, which are part of the Wekiva-St. Johns Swamp Forest Wildlife Corridor-Recreation Area, in as natural a state as possible.
Mr. Fran Stallings, Planning Department, appeared before the Board to inform the Board that the Department of Environmental Regulations (DER) recommends that more of the Wekiva area be classified as Outstanding Florida Waters.
On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved that a Resolution be prepared stating that Lake County supports that certain portions of the Wekiva area, (such as, Blackwater Creek and Sulfur Run) be classified as Outstanding Florida Waters.
COMMUNICATIONS/CONTRACTS, LEASES AND AGREEMENTS
At 10:00 a.m. Commr. Burhans announced that the time had arrived for the scheduled Public Hearing.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for a Cablevision Franchise Agreement for Friendship Cable of Florida.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA (CONT'D.)
PLANNING DEPARTMENT/SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for final plat approval of Cherry Hill Subdivision.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT/SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for final plat approval of Emerald Green, Phase I.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROADS-COUNTY AND STATE/SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to release an Irrevocable Letter of Credit, in the amount of $77,000.00 for performance, acceptance of an Irrevocable Letter of Credit, in the amount of $7,700.00 for maintenance, in Integrity Acres Subdivision, and acceptance of the following road into the County maintenance system: Integrity Way (4-4886).
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to release a Certificate of Deposit, in the amount of $7,300.00 for maintenance, on Sunshine Hills Subdivision.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BONDS/ROADS-COUNTY AND STATE/SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to release a performance bond in the amount of $225,000.00, on Crescent Bay Subdivision, acceptance of a Cashier's Check in the amount of $29,206.00 to be replaced by a maintenance bond or similar document acceptable to the County, and the acceptance of Crescent Bay Boulevard (#3-0938), Windchime Circle (#3-0939), Skyway Drive (#3-0938A), and Country Hill (#3-0938B), into the County maintenance system.
BONDS - MOBILE HOME
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for the following individuals to live on the same piece of property on which his conventional dwelling unit is being built, subject to the proper bonds being posted and with the understanding that the mobile home will be removed upon the completion of the conventional dwelling or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners:
Kelly Lochrie - Ferndale Area - District #3
Prince Hinson - Sorrento/Mt. Plymouth Area - District #4
Included in the motion was the approval to renew the mobile home bond for Daryl English, Jacks Lake Area, District #2, and the cancellation of the following mobile home bonds:
Thomas Paul - Emeralda Island Area - District #5
Harriet Roitman - Mt. Plymouth Area - District #4
Carlo Parisi - South Clermont Area - District #3
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BIDS/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to award bid #025-070-088, to Volusia Ford Tractor (low bid), for two "Terrain King" boom mowers, at a total cost of $22,980.00.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ASSESSMENTS/ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for partial payment in the amount of $102,937.05, to Superior Asphalt Company, Inc . for Special Assessment #53, in Mt. Plymouth.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ASSESSMENTS/ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for final payment in the amount of $5,OOO.OO, to Superior Asphalt Company, Inc., for Special Assessment #53, in Mt. Plymouth.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ASSESSMENTS/ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for partial payment in the amount of $52,603.48, to Trac Roadbuilders, for Special Assessment 859, in Astor.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for partial payment in the amount of $57,379.50, to Trac Roadbuilders, for Project #2-88, Huff Road.
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 in the amount of $237,641.21, to Asphalt Pavers, for Project #l-88, County Wide resurfacing.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for final payment in the amount of $36,074.50, to Superior Asphalt Company, Inc., for Project #14-87, Lakeview Avenue/S.R. 19 Intersection Improvement Impact Fees.
DEEDS/RIGHT-OF-WAYS, ROADS AND EASEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to accept the following deeds:
Corrective Right-of-Way Deeds
William W./Susan K. White Corrective deed for
John/Katherine G. White ORB 958, Page 1371
Robert E./Nancy W. Steele Corrective deed for
ORB 958, Page 1370
For Large Lot Waivers --
Off of County Road 439
Right-of-Way Deeds
Oveta T. Madox Haywood Worm Farm
Road #2-3110
Walter/Dorothy E. Harkala Colony Barn Road #3-0639
Harold A. Ward, III Fosgate Road #3-1860
Blackstill Lake Road #3-1757
Peggy J. Nestor Huff Road #4-5890
Chester C. Fosgate Fosgate Road #3-1860
Non-Exclusive Easement
Richard Donald/Elizabeth Sugarsand Road #5-6545
Anne Shook
DEEDS/RESOLUTIONS/RIGHT-OF WAYS, ROADS AND EASEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to execute a Quit Claim Deed to Dale Bartch, current owner of the property on which Lake County has a loading ramp easement, located on Sugarloaf Mountain Road, #3-2350, and authorize the proper signatures on a Resolution stating that the ramp is no longer needed by the County.
ORDINANCES/PUBLIC HEALTH
At l0:30 a.m. Commr. Burhans announced that the advertised time had arrived for the Public Hearing regarding an Ordinance amending the Lake County Code creating an Emergency Services Council.
Mr. Lonnie Strickland, Director of Health and General Services appeared before the Board to discuss the Ordinance amending the Lake County Code creating an Emergency Services Council. He stated that the ordinance lists the members of the Council which are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners.
It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in The Orlando Sentinel, The Lake Sentinel.
No one present wished to discuss the Ordinance with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved to place the Ordinance on the floor for its first and final reading.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board adopted Ordinance No. 1988-5, on its first and final reading, as follows:
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO EMERGENCY SERVICES; AMENDING SECTION 11-16 OF THE LAKE COUNTY CODE BY DELETING REFERENCE TO MEDICAL: CREATING AN EMERGENCY SERVICES COUNCIL; AMENDING SECTION 11-17 OF THE LAKE COUNTY CODE REFERRING TO COUNTY MEDICAL DIRECTOR: REPEALING SECTION 11-18 OF THE LAKE COUNTY CODE; AMENDING SECTION 11-19 OF THE LAKE COUNTY CODE; PROVIDING FOR LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY: PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
RECESS AND REASSEMBLY
At l0:31 a.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would recess until 11:OO a.m. for the scheduled presentation.
CONTRACTS, LEASES AND AGREEMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
LANDFILLS
Mr. Bill Simpson, Vice President and Director of Environmental Services, with the firm of Post, Buckley, Schuh and Jernigan, Inc., (PBSJ) appeared before the Board to discuss the consultanting services for the sitting, permitting, construction and operation of a new sanitary landfill for Lake County.
Mr. Sam Levine, Assistant Director of the Solid and Hazardous Waste Division, PBSJ, familiarized the Board with the projects in other Florida counties which they have done or are currently working on.
Mr. Omar Smith, Project Manager, PBSJ, discussed with the Board what the scope of work includes for Lake County. He reviewed the facility siting, permits, construction, and the operation of the project. He also reviewed with the Board a siting map, with which he explained the land use opportunities and constraints, such as environmental and technical.
Mr. Simpson discussed with the Board the pros and cons of operating a private landfill facility versus a County landfill facility.
Mr. Simpson discussed with the Board the proposed costs involved to complete the project, which would be an approximate total of $700,000.00.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to initiate action to negotiate a contract with Post, Buckley, Schuh and Jernigan, Inc., to represent Lake County's interest in the selecting, siting, permitting, construction and operation of the new sanitary landfill facility..It was noted that, even if the County does opt to construct a Resource Recovery Facility, there is still a need for a landfill to handle the ash from that facility, and to handle wastes when the Resources Recovery Facility is closed down for scheduled maintenance or some other reason.
RECESS AND REASSEMBLY
At 11:30 a.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would recess for lunch and would reconvene at 2:00 p.m.
JAILS/MUNICIPALITIES
Mr. Bob Messmer, with the firm of Hellmuth, Obata, Kassabaum, Inc., (HOK) appeared before the Board to discuss and present the Lake County Criminal Justice Facility Site Evaluation Report, dated May 3, 1988.
Mr. Messmer stated that, unfortunately, the least costly site was not necessarily the best site to develop.
Mr. Messmer stated that the criteria used to determine the sites selected was as follows:
A. The site must be within the current city limits of Tavares, the county seat of Lake County, or capable of being expeditiously annexed into Tavares. Annexation is to be contiguous, either directly adjacent or tangent. Spot annexation is not allowed by current law.
B. The site is to be currently on the market for sale and/or available for purchase with timely acquisition.
C. Site size optimally is to be 20 acres of developable land with no apparent environmental or geotechnical constraints, i.e., major wetlands, wildlife, sinkholes, flood plains, etc.
D. Site size utilization to conform to, or be adopted by, the city and county comprehensive land plan. The utilization of the site, in this case governmental criminal justice, should take into account established city and county planning concepts.
E. The site has no potential conflict of interest with county staff or elected officials, as well as any other parties associated with this project.
Mr. Messmer informed the Board that seven of the sites they investigated met with the required criteria.
Mr. Messmer then reviewed the inappropriate sites and the appropriate sites, in detail, with the Board.
Mr. Messmer stated that they considered the property location, proximity to Tavares, current owners, realtor, total property acreage, cost and cost per acre, and the current zoning, when evaluating the sites.
Mr. Messmer discussed with the Board the criteria used in the evaluation of the sites, which was as follows:
1. Site Terrain - description of site conditions,
operational/security assessment of site conditions.
2. Site Improvement - existing structures, roadways.
3. Zoning Restrictions - classification, easements,
right-of-ways.
4. Operational Assessment of Adjacent Land Use - current land
use, planned future land use.
5. Available Utilities/Proximity to Site - water, sanitary
sewer, natural gas, electrical.
Mr. Messmer stated that the five categories established for judging the suitability of specific sites are as follows:
1. Program Factors - proximity to center of Lake County population, proximity to diversion offices, proximity to Social Services Agencies, proximity of Criminal Courts to the Jail, Proximity to county governmental resources, proximity to Law Enforcement Agencies, proximity to Court related offices, proximity to present Jail site, inter-governmental relationship.
2. Site Characteristics - compatibility of adjacent land uses, accessibility, size, configuration, future expansion, availability/assemblage, utilities, zoning, drainage/retention, soils, flood plain, slope, easements, parking.
3. Locational Impacts - stimulate development, revitalization of existing facilities, community support/adverse sentiment, highest and best use, effect on tax base, neighborhood disruption, potential for city-county cooperation, ease for annexation.
4. Initial Cost Criteria - acquisition costs, development costs, utility costs, time availability, demolition, relocation, expansion.
5. Long Range Cost Criteria - jail staffing costs, transportation costs, city-county financial participation, long term operational costs.
Mr. Messmer discussed with the Board the percentage of cost regarding a high-rise complex versus a low-rise complex. He stated that HOK feels that a single story complex is approximately five percent less costly to maintain and construct than four or more levels, Barton-Malow felt that it is up to ten percent less costly.
Mr. Messmer stated that the least costly unworkable site was site F, and the least costly workable site was site 11. The most costly site was site A.
Considerable discussion occurred regarding the time involved in developing the sites.
Mr. John Dickinson and Mr. Mike McCabe, with the firm of Barton-Malow, appeared before the Board stating that they did not feel that site D was acceptable, and seriously recommended consideration of sites A, B, or C, due to being the most acceptable sites.
Mr. Glenn Jackson, Executive Vice President of Heller Brothers Development, which owns site B, appeared to inform the Board that they are in the process of developing the property and will work with the County to develop the property properly, if the County chooses site B.
Mr. George "Macky" McCabe, Realtor representing the current owners of site C, appeared to discuss that site with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried, the Board approved to select site 11, as the first choice for the proposed Criminal Justice/Jail Facility, and instruct the staff to immediately begin negotiations with the City of Tavares for acquisition, and come back to the next Board of County Commissioners meeting, if possible, with specifics, and investigate acquisition of the adjacent 10 acre parcel to the south of the site, and the nine acre parcel on the southeast section of that 10 acre parcel.
Commr. Burhans and Commr. Windram voted "No".
Mr. Tom Moscoso, the developer of Tavares Ridge, appeared before the Board to oppose the decision for the selection of site 11, just made by the Board.
Commr. Burhans made reference to a 231 signature petition of property owners located in the area of site 11, which stated that they oppose any of the sites located in southwestern Tavares.
Mr. Richard Swartz, a member of the Tavares City Council, informed the Board that he did not see any problem with negotiating a contract within the necessary timeframe, for the city owned property in site 11.
On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to select site C, as the second choice for the proposed Criminal Justice/Jail Facility.
COUNTY ATTORNEY/LANDFILLS/LAWS AND LEGISLATION
Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, brought to the attention of the Board House Bill 1151, which Mr. Randall Thornton, County Attorney, for Sumter County, sent to him, referring to rural water and sewer districts, which does not give Lake and Sumter Counties exclusive jurisdiction over water and sewer, and allow the Commissioners to appoint the Directors of that district.
Considerable discussion occurred regarding the House Bill.
Commr. Bailey suggested having Mr. John Sisler, with Sumter Electric Cooperative, be scheduled on the County Administrator's Agenda to speak at the next Board meeting regarding the House Bill.
Commr. Carson stated that he discussed this Bill with Mr. Sisler today and Mr. Sisler informed him that he must have a positive Resolution from the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, and Sumter County, in order to get the Bill to go to the Legislature.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 3:35 p.m.
GLENN C. BURHANS, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK
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