A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

AUGUST 2, 1988

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, August 2, 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.

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

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

Noel E. Griffin, Lake County Sheriff, appeared before the Board to present the Lake County Board of County Commissioners a check, from the Sheriff's Office, in the amount of $1,060.00, which the Sheriff's Office received from the State of Florida for Concealed Weapons License Applications, pursuant to Section 790.06 (15), Florida Statutes, for processing the applications.

Sheriff Griffin then requested that the monies be put in the Amended Law Operating Expense Budget, Criminal Assault Victims Account No. 521-493.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request by Sheriff Griffin to put the check, in the amount of $1,060.00, for Concealed Weapons License Applications, into the Amended Law Operating Expense Budget, Criminal Assault Victims Account No. 521-493.

BONDS - CONTRACTOR

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Contractor Bonds:

CANCELLATION

2015-88 Larry K. Heil (Aluminum Erection)

NEW

1214-88 Allison B. Liles (Electrical)

1422-88 E. R. Bolling (General Contractor)

4189-88 Accurate Sign & Design, Inc. (Electrical Sign)

4366-88 James A. Quarles (Residential Builder)

4450-88 Custom Windows & Exterior Design, Inc.

(Door/Window and Screen Rooms, Aluminum Contractor)

4588-88 Harold Ellezy Plumbing, Inc. dba Robert H. Hampton

(Plumbing)

4627-88 Robert L. Rowland dba Rowland Electric Company, Inc.

(Electrical)

4628-88 Daniel R. Herndon dba Herndon Plumbing, Inc.

(Plumbing)

4629-88 Ivan Lee Hill dba FIX-ALL (Specialty)

4630-88 Joseph E. McGahey, Jr. dba National Heating & Air

Conditioning, Inc. (Heating & Air Conditioning)

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the payment of Warrant #83363 through Warrant #83812 for the following accounts:

County Transportation Trust Landfills

Pasco Fire District Fine & Forfeiture

Countywide Library Mt. Plymouth Fire District

General Revenue Section 8

Eustis Section 8 Mosquito Control

Aquatic Weed Bassville Fire District

South Lake Fire District Private Industry Council

Northwest Fire District Paisley Fire District

Countywide Fire District Road Impact

Law Enforcement Trust Fund Emergency 911 Fund

Revenue Sharing Law Library

Northeast Ambulance Northwest Ambulance

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/COURTS-JUDGES

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the proper signatures on the Satisfaction of Judgment for Chris Eugene Beck, in the amount of $250.00, for Case Nos. 8417880TT60, 8417881TT60, 8417883TT60, and 8417884TT60.

MUNICIPALTIES/RESOLUTIONS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of Resolution No. 88-03, resolving by the City Council of the City of Minneola, Florida, that the Lake County Board of County Commissioners be required to declare a moratorium on all zoning, land use, and project development decisions, in the Wekiva River Basin, as identified by the Wekiva River Task Force, until the recommendations of the Task Force are received, reviewed and evaluated.

PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL/REPORTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Cumulative Participant Activity Reports for Lake County, from July 1, 1987 to June 30, 1988, from the Volusia, Lake, Flagler, Private Industry Council.

BUDGETS/CLERK

At this time Mr. James C. Watkins, Clerk, distributed to the Board a memorandum regarding the budget timetable and the setting of the proposed millage rates of the 1988-89 Fiscal Year.

It was noted that the Board would take care of this matter later in the afternoon.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR/MUNICIPALITIES

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the County to cease the purchase of the property on Woodlea Road, in Tavares.

BIDS/PURCHASING

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Purchasing Department for the following rebids and extensions (for one year ending September 30, 1989, at the same price as last year):

REBIDS

Automotive Parts Lime Rock

Office Supplies Asphaltic Concrete

Culvert Pipe Batteries

Traffic Paint Fire Extinguisher

EXTENSIONS

Diesel E. L. Williams

Typewriter Repair Business Machines

Two Way Radio Communications Jack Williams

Pest Control Service Certified Pest Control

Telephone Service Mid-Florida Telephone

Uniforms Mid-State Uniforms

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA (CONT'D.)

CONTRACTS, LEASES AND AGREEMENTS/E-911/MUNICIPALIIES

Mr. Bruce Thorburn, E-911 Coordinator, appeared before the Board to discuss the recommendation, by the City of Tavares, that the Board consider an amortization, over a 5-year period, of the $36,000.00 charge imposed upon the cities, for the installation of a PSAP.

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request, by the City of Tavares, to amortize, over a 5-year period, the $36,000.00 charge, for the installation of a PSAP.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the proper signatures on interlocal agreements with the 14 cities involved, to either be a PSAP or non-PSAP, for the E-911.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR/COURTHOUSE/E-911/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

Mrs. Kathy McDonald, Assistant County Administrator, discussed with the Board the space for the E-911 equipment. She stated that the Sheriff's Department is in agreement, that if the entire refreshment area, on the first floor in the courthouse, is utilized, that the County Administrator's staff may stay in the building.

Mr. Watkins stated that he had mentioned to the Sheriff the possibility of utilizing a building on Highway 441, that might serve as the Communications Center, but that the idea would still need to be investigated.

Mr. Watkins also stated that the refreshment area would be marginal, as far as the space requirements, once the remodeling is complete.

Discussion occurred regarding placing the refreshment machines in another area, however, no action was taken at this time.

Mr. Thorburn stated that the major expense would be remodeling the refreshment area into two sets of offices, one for the Data Processing/Administrative capabilities, and one for the E-911 Department, with two-thirds of that area for the Sheriff's Comptroller (moving from their present location). The Communications Center could then be moved into the area where the Sheriff's Comptroller is presently located. He stated that there is approximately 533 square feet of floor space, of which 400 square feet of that space will be needed for the positions mentioned earlier. Because of the security factor involved, Mr. Thorburn stated that the Communications Center is an ideal location for the computer room, for the County, the computer that physically runs the E-911 system, and the NEAX and RING ACD (communication devices which route the calls for E-911), which would also be a permanent location for the system.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to move the offices for the Sheriff's Comptroller, the E-911 Department, and the Administrative Programming Department, for the County, into the refreshment area; and move the Sheriff's Communications Office, computer equipment, and the E-911 equipment to where the Sheriff's Comptroller Office is now.

Mr. Watkins stated that he would investigate the possibilities of moving the refreshment area elsewhere.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BUDGET TRANSFERS/PUBLIC HEALTH

SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

Mr. Lonnie Strickland, Director of Health and General Services, appeared before the Board to discuss the request from the Sheriff's Department for approval to transfer responsibilities for billing of prisoner medical services from the Sheriff's Office to the Social Services budget.

Mr. Strickland stated that there would need to be a transfer of approximately $70,000.00, of the Sheriff's budget, to the Social Services budget, in order to finish out the 1988 year. Next year, there would need to be a transfer, of the Sheriff's budget, of approximately $l00,000.00 to the Social Services budget; and the revision of the Social Services budget, by an increase of $22,379.00, for the new position which will handle the billings.

Considerable discussion occurred regarding the budgetary responsibilities for the billings.

Mr. Strickland noted that procedures have been developed, where prisoners will be questioned about third party coverage, and to ensure that the billings submitted are correct. He also noted that a debit/credit ledger will be developed and maintained to insure against double payments.

At this time, the Board postponed this discussion until the next Board meeting on August 9, 1988.

SUBDIVISIONS/ZONING

Mr. Ted Wicks, Engineer for the Wolf Branch Village Subdivision, appeared before the Board to discuss the request to overturn the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission that decel, accel and left turn lanes be added to Phase I of the project. He stated that the original traffic improvements did not involve any accel or decel lanes, but did involve a boulevard type roadway into the project.

Mr. Wicks stated that the Planning and Zoning staff felt that the boulevard type concept was adequate for the project. Mr. Wicks discussed the problems which would be encountered, if the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation was to be upheld.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request by Ted Wicks, Engineer for the Wolf Branch Village Subdivision, as stated earlier, and overturned the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, that decel, accel and left turn lanes be added to Phase I of the project.

CONTRACTS, LEASES AND AGREEMENTS/COUNTY PROPERTY

Mr. Dewey Burnsed, Attorney for Margaret Swiger, appeared before the Board to discuss the request to purchase County property, formerly known as Belleaux Park, in the Lake Joanna area. Mr. Burnsed stated that the appraisal price is $4,100.00, which was performed by Larry King.

Mr. Burnsed stated that all of the adjoining property owners have been given notice of the request, by Mrs. Swiger, to purchase the property, and that he has received quit claim deeds from all of the property owners within the subdivision, with the exception of one owner.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Dewey Burnsed, Attorney on behalf of Margaret Swiger, to purchase County property, formerly known as Belleaux Park, in the Lake Joanna area.

LAWS AND LEGISLATION/PUBLIC HEALTH

Mr. Lonnie Strickland, Director of Health and General Services,

appeared before the Board to discuss Florida House Bill CS/CS/SB 534, regarding indigent health care. He stated that the first section of the Bill updates the Florida Health Care Responsibility Act, and that the changes made will substantially increase the County's liability. He then reviewed the primary changes in the Bill with the Board.

Mr. Strickland reviewed the Shared County and Health Care Program for Low Income Persons area with the Board, which creates a program where participating hospitals, which provide in-patient services to residents at 100 percent of the federal proverty level, can bill for medicaid per diem rates. He stated that the act is very broad in its statements and does not reflect how special hospital districts will be affected.

The Board accepted the report as presented by Mr. Strickland.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT/SUBDIVISIONS

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved the request for the preliminary approval of Tanglewood Subdivision.

Commr. Carson was not present for the discussion or the vote.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PLANNING DEPARTMENT/SUBDIVISIONS

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved the request for final approval of Lake Yale Woods Subdivision: and the acceptance of an Irrevocable Letter of Credit, in the amount of $38,060.00, for performance.

Commr. Carson was not present for the discussion or the vote.

BONDS - MOBILE HOME

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved the request for D. Brinson, Bassville Park Area, District #l, 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 unit or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners.

Commr. Carson was not present for the discussion or the vote.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/LANDFILLS/PU0LIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried, the Board approved the request for Claire Bartlett and Dottie Keedy to attend a two-day workshop, on the Solid Waste Management Act, to be held in Tampa, on September 7 and 8, 1988, at an estimated total cost of $372.00.

Commr. Carson was not present for the discussion or the vote.

BUDGETS/CONTRACTS, LEASES AND AGREEMENTS/REPORTS/TAX COLLECTOR

Mr. T. Keith Hall, Tax Collector, appeared before the Board to present and discuss the Annual Report for 1987 Ad Valorem Taxes, Tax Collector's Recapitulation of the Tax Roll for Lake County, Florida. He stated that the Tax Collector's Office has a difficult time receiving the taxes from bankruptcy cases.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried, the Board approved and authorized the proper signatures on the Annual Report for 1987 Ad Valorem Taxes, Tax Collector's Recapitulation of the Tax Roll for Lake County, Florida.

Commr. Carson was not present for the discussion or the vote.

Mr. Hall informed the Board that the lease for the Tax Collector's Office, presently at 419 Palmetto Street, in Leesburg, is due to expire, and he would like to move the office to the Leesburg Marketplace, located at the corner of Perkins Street and Highway 441. He felt that the new location would provide the clerks more efficient workspace, offer better access for the public, and more parking.

Mr. Hall reviewed the conditions of the lease and the costs, with the Board. The effective monthly rent over a 5-year period would be $976.00 per month.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried, the Board approved the request by T. Keith Hall, Tax Collector, to move the Leesburg Tax Office to the Leesburg Marketplace, located at the corner of Perkins Street and Highway 441.

Commr. Carson was not present for the discussion or the vote.

RECESS AND REASSEMBLY

At 10:45 a.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would take a five minute recess until 10:50 a.m.

GAME AND FRESH WATER FISH COMMISSION/MUNICIPALITIES

ROAD PROJECTS

Mr. Oscar Taylor, a resident of Astor, appeared before the Board to discuss some additions to the special assessment paving project, in Astor. He stated that the residents of Astor would like to add River Street, Tree Street, Hickory Street, and portions of Mink Street, to the paving project.

Mrs. McDonald informed the Board that the Public Works Department has not received the estimated costs of the additions, and that they are still verifying the signatures on the petitions. She stated that the estimated costs will be available at the third meeting in August, and that the project needs to be readvertised because of the changes.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried, the Board approved to refer the request to add River Street, Tree Street, Hickory Street, and portions of Mink Street, to the special assessment paving project, in Astor, to the County Administrator's Office and come back to the Board with estimates of the cost, at a later date.

Commr. Carson was not present for the discussion or the vote.

Mr. Jim Stivender, Assistant Director of Public Works, appeared before the Board to discuss some of the test results of the roads in Astor, which have already been paved.

Considerable discussion occurred regarding the quality of the paving which has already been done.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried, the Board approved to refer to the County Engineer, to handle in their normal manner, the quality of the paving on the roads, which have already been paved, in Astor.

Commr. Carson was not present for the discussion or the vote.

Mrs. Sally Walker, a resident in Astor, on Acorn Road, appeared before the Board to discuss a problem she has with her property, concerning stormwater not draining properly, which she feels is partly because of the way the road in front of her house is paved.

Mr. Ben Benedum, Director of Public Works, stated that the Department could try installing a pipe to handle the draining problem.

Mr. Bill Chandler, a resident in Astor, appeared before the Board to discuss a problem with a Cypress tree, on Basin Drive, which has an Osprey nest in it, that should be removed before the road is paved.

Mr. Chandler stated that there are some residents of that street who do not want the tree taken down, because they do not want the Osprey nest removed.

Mr. Benedum stated that the request has been made to the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission, for the removal of the tree, but there has been no reply as of this date.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA (CONT'D.)

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried, the Board approved the request for the first and final payment, for Project #13-88, C-445 "Part" and C-445A "Part", to Asphalt Pavers, Inc., in the amount of $135,396.60.

Commr. Bailey and Commr. Carson were not present for the discussion or the vote.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS/ROADS-COUNTY AND STATE

ROAD PROJECTS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved the request for final payment, in the amount of $80,450.25, to Paquette Paving, for SA-60, LaPlace Court: and to accept LaPlace Court (#4-56851, into the County maintenance system.

Included in the motion was approval of the request to award Project #15-88, Mt. Homer Road "Part", to Trac Roadbuilders, Inc., in the amount of $137,129.00.

Commr. Carson was not present for the discussion or the vote.

DEEDS/RIGHT-OF-WAYS ROADS AND EASEMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried, the Board approved the request to accept a partial release of mortgage, relating to property acquired in a right-of-way deed for Lake Louisa Road, and to execute deeds, to exchange an old right-of-way for the one that is presently utilized.

Commr. Carson was not present for the discussion or the vote.

DEEDS/RIGHT-OF-WAYS ROADS AND EASEMENTS

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

Kay C./Mark John Bouterse #4-5176 Wesley Road

Arlie Wilder #4-5176 Wesley Road

Carey/Rosa R. Campbell #3-2441 Howey Cross Road

Daryl/Dale Ladd Sunset Avenue Extension

Delores M. Healey #5-6662 Wiley Lane

Fulks Groves #2-1412 Mt. Pleasant Road

Lauren S. Gordon/Karen S.

Adelstein/Heidi J. Savage #3-2439 S. Buckhill Road

Christopher J./Glenda M. Hutzel #l-7906 Smitty Road

Frank S./Roberta P. Alvarez., Jr. #l-6104 Spring Lake Road

Commr. Carson was not present for the discussion or the vote.

DEEDS/ROAD CLOSINGS/RIGHT-OF-WAYS, ROADS AND EASEMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved the request to accept a right-of-way deed, from Stephen and Julie Howard and Lane Christopher Blanton, Sunset Drive, First Subdivision of Howey, as required by road vacation petition #503.

Commr. Carson was not present for the discussion or the vote.

DEEDS/RIGHT-OF-WAYS, ROADS AND EASEMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried, the Board approved the request to accept the following non-exclusive easement deeds:

Lake of the Woods, Mt. Dora, Inc. #4-4981 Britt Road

United Telephone Co. of Florida #4-4956 Mt. Homer Road

The City of Umatilla For the new Health Dept.

Facility

Walter Nill #3-2441 Howey Cross Road

Commr. Carson was not present for the discussion or the vote.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR/BUILDING DEPARTMENT

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved the request from Mark Cook, Builder, to waive impact fees for the construction of the new Sunrise Workshop building, off Radio Road.

Commr. Carson was not present for the discussion or the vote.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved the following requests by Noel E. Griffin, Jr., Lake County Sheriff:

Request for appropriation, in the amount of $839.98, from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, dated July 19, 1988.



Request for appropriation, in the amount of $2,478.18, from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, dated July 26, 1988.



Request for appropriation, in the amount of $11,139.01, from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, dated July 28, 1988.



Request for reimbursement of monies, in the amount of $385.58, for In-Service Training School, dated July 20, 1988.



Commr. Carson was not present for the discussion or the vote.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CONTRACTS, LEASES AND AGREEMENTS

Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, presented to the Board, for signature, a contract, in the amount of $58,900.00, for Lots A and B, Block 40, in the City of Tavares, 415 Maud Street, owned by Kathern Olquin, which was appraised by Mr. Fred Kurras.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried, the Board approved and authorized the proper signatures on the contract, in the amount of $58,900.00, for Lots A and B, Block 40, in the City of Tavares, 415 Maud Street.

Commr. Carson was not present for the discussion or the vote.

COMMISSIONERS/STATE AGENCIES

Commr. Bailey gave the other Board members a brief update on the Seminole Springs negotiations, of which he has been involved.

Mr. Ford informed the Board, that on the opinion of Mr. Tom Slade, Bond Counsel, the purchase of Seminole Springs fits into the current infrastructure.

Considerable discussion occurred regarding Lake County supporting the purchase of Seminole Springs and the amount of commitment necessary.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved to make a commitment, to participate with the Bureau of Land Acquisition, in the State of Florida, in securing, for the public benefit and use, the land commonly referred to as Seminole Springs, and that Commr. Bailey continue to represent the Board of County Commissioner's interest, and at such time as possible, report back a specific commitment level, which Seminole Springs seeks from Lake County.

Commr. Carson was not present for the discussion or the vote.

BUDGETS

Considerable discussion occurred regarding the setting of the millage rates for the County, and Ambulance and Hospital Districts.

It was noted that all Departments, with the exception of the Sheriff's Department, had reduced their budgets by two percent.

Mr. Bob Wilson, Finance Director, informed the Board, that if the Board sets the millage at 3.8, which still is in need of refining, that the cash carry forward and contingency amounts will still be dangerously low.

At this time, the Board decided to wait for Commr. Carson to be present for his input into discussion.

RECESS AND REASSEMBLY

At 12:05 p.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would recess for lunch and reconvene at 2:00 p.m. for the scheduled agenda items.

MUNICIPALITIES/OUTDOOR RECREATION

Mrs. Flo Lange, Sorrento, appeared before the Board to request that the County help the Sorrento Parks and Recreation Corporation renovate their park, using some of the funds which the County has allocated for parks.

Considerable discussion occurred regarding the good things that the Corporation is doing with the park, and the tremendous support which they have from the residents in the area.

Mrs. Lange presented to the Board a list of necessities which is needed in the park.

At this time, the Commissioners indicated to Mrs. Lange that the County is willing to work with them on their project.

MEETINGS/PROPERTY APPRAISER

It was noted that Commr. Windram, Commr. Smoak, and Commr. Burhans will be present on the Property Appraisal Adjustment Board, and that it is tentatively set for Monday, September 26; Tuesday, September 27; and Wednesday, September 28, 1988.

COUNTY ATTORNEY/ORDINANCES

Commr. Burhans informed the Board that he had received a letter from Volusia County, informing Lake County that their county had enacted an ordinance, pursuant to the authority of Chapter 88-183, Laws of Florida, invoking a three-working day waiting period between the application for the purchase and delivery of handguns, and requested Lake County to do the same.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved to direct the County Attorney's Office to prepare an ordinance, as stated above, for the Board's consideration.

Commr. Smoak was not present for the discussion or the vote.

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES/MEETINGS/LANDFILLS

Considerable discussion occurred regarding setting up a meeting to continue negotiations with NRG.

Mr. Ford informed the Board that changes have been made, in the contract, which will shift the risk of not having enough garbage to the developers, instead of the County.

Mr. Ford stated that the County should have all the experts that are involved in the project, to be present for the meeting, to offer their legal and financial expertise.

At this time, Mr. Ford left the meeting to call all the experts, in order to arrange a date, for a special meeting.

AMBULANCES-HOSPITAL DISTRICTS/BUDGETS

At this time, the Board discussed setting the millage rate at 3.800, and updated Commr. Carson on the results of the morning session, regarding the budget discussion.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved to set the County's millage rate at 3.800 mills, with an option of reduction at a later date.

Commr. Smoak was not present for the discussion or the vote.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried, the Board approved to set the Northeast and Northwest Ambulance Districts millage rate at .223 mill.

Commr. Smoak was not present for the discussion or the vote.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved to set the Northeast Hospital District millage rate at the mandatory 1.000 mill, which is levied by special act.

Commr. Smoak was not present for the discussion or the vote. It was noted that the first budget public hearing will be September 6, 1988.

RECESS AND REASSEMBLY

At this time, the Chairman announced that the Board would recess until Mr. Ford returned with the results of the meeting which he was scheduling, with the experts.

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES/LANDFILLS/MEETINGS (CONT'D.)

At 4:45 p.m. the Board reconvened, and Mr. Ford informed the Board that the meeting regarding NRG is scheduled for Monday, August 15, 1988, at 2:00 p.m. The experts he contacted which will be present at the meeting are: Mr. Ed Sledge, Piper & Marbury; Mr. David Sokol, Ogden Martin; Mr. Aob Schoenhoffer, Alex Brown & Sons; Mr. Jeff Clunie, R. W. Beck; Mr. F. Browne Gregg, National Recovery Group; and Mr. Omar Smith, Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan; and a representative from Smith Barney, if available.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried, the Board approved to set Monday, August 15, 1988, 2:00 p.m., for a meeting with the experts, for a full review of the current status of the Resource Recovery Project.

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

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved to request from NRG a contract proposal to abide by, and be received by the Board, by Thursday, August 11, 1988.

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

There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

GLENN C. BURHANS, CHAIRMAN

ATTEST:

JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK

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