A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS



SEPTEMBER 20, 1988



The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, September 20, 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 K. McKee, Chief Deputy Clerk; and Sandra Carter, Deputy Clerk.

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

MINUTES

The Minutes of September 6, 1988 (Special Meeting); September 12, 1988 (Special Meeting); and September 13, 1988 (Regular Meeting) were postponed until a later date.

BONDS - CONTRACTOR

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

New

412-89 Del Harris Gas Appliance Service

573-89 Merle A. Dutton d/b/a Dutton Air Conditioning

941-89 Glenn E. Osborn (Plumbing)

1140-89 Robert L. Hamel (Aluminum Specialty)

1344-89 W. Lee Humphrey Builders, Inc.

1658-89 Howton Electric

4033-89 Camellia Enterprises (Building)

4047-89 C. F. Mann (Building)

4206-89 Robert A. Cassaday

4289-89 Thomas J. Dominessy (Residential Building)

4334-89 Waldron Refrigeration, Heating & Air Conditioning

4469-89 Alan Wayne Baron (Residential Contractor)

4580-89 Milton Sapp (General)

4622-89 Jon Jones (Building)

4626-89 Joseph J. Hans d/b/a Apex Electric of Marion County, Inc.

Cancellation

95-88 Stephen C. Vaughn, Sr. (General Contractor)

1500-88 Carl W. Stewart, Jr. d/b/a Cattle & Land Investments, Inc.

(Residential Swimming Pool Contractor)

1855-88 Robert Lee Walker (Residential Contractor)

1950-88 Richard L. Gerth (Building Contractor)

4235-88 Richard E. Schultz d/b/a Resco of Lake County.0

(Heating & Air Conditioning)

4334-88 Waldron Refrigeration, Heating & Air Conditioning

4400-89 Douglas Walker (General Contractor)

4404-88 Robert Dale Antis d/b/a Advance Plumbing Systems, Inc.

4475-88 Michael W. Minyard (Heating & Air Conditioning)

4506-88 Thomas Allan Cammack (Electrical)

4613-88 Robert H. Morris d/b/a Mid State Electric, Inc.

4632-88 Robert Wayne Murray d/b/a Murray Electric, Inc.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of Warrant No. 84798 through Warrant No. 85702, for the following accounts:

Paisley Fire District County Transportation Trust

General Revenue Countywide Library

Landfills Mosquito Control

Pasco Fire District Countywide Fire District

Mt. Plymouth Fire District Aquatic Weed

Bassville Fire District Capital Outlay

Fine & Forfeiture Law Library

South Lake Fire District Private Industry Council

Emergency 911 Fund Northwest Fire District

Road Impact Section 8

Eustis Section 8 Law Enforcement Trust Fund

Special Assessments

Included in the motion was approval to pay the following indigents:

City of Leesburg for Delois Wright - $50.00 - District #l

City of Leesburg for Carole Garrett - $50.00 - District #l

Mr. Earl Windhurst for Carole Garrett - $50.00 - District #I

Ms. Jane Rodick for Debora Bauknight - $50.00 - District #3

Mr. James C. White for Annie Neal - $50.00 - District #4

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BIDS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to award the following bids:

Bid #003-618-089 Office Supplies Part I & II Ernie Morris Ent.

Bid #014-964-089 Fire Extinguishers Bee-Saf-Tee Fire Equipment

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL/REPORTS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Cumulative Participant Activity Reports for Lake County, from Volusia, Lake, Flagler Private Industry Council, Inc., from July 1, 1988 to August 31, 1988.

Included in the motion was acknowledgment of the Distribution of Revenue Traffic/Criminal Cases, for the month ending August 31, 1988, in the amount of $88,114.09.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA

COMMUNICATIONS/E911

Mr. Bruce Thorburn, Coordinator, appeared before the Board to discuss a letter received from United Telephone Company regarding central office modifications for the E911 system. He briefly discussed the contents of the letter (dated September 9, 1988) stating that, basically, what United Telephone is saying, is that they are unable to deliver to the County AN1 data, from various areas within Lake County, until the dates listed in said letter. What this means to the E911 system, is that the County will be unable to provide AL1 data (due to the fact that it is triggered from the AN1 data that comes in from the telephone company) until the dates listed in the letter. United Telephone says that they will be able to interface AN1 data, if the County is willing to supplement monitorially to their system. In other words, the County will be paying for them to upgrade their interface capabilities.

Mr. Thorburn also stated that he is expecting to come up 100% ANI/ALI in July of 1989. According to the letter, United Telephone cannot provide the service, even if the County pays them to do so, until September, 1989. He stated that he called the State Department of Communications and was told that, unequivocably, the E911 system in Lake County can go operational on schedule, with the exception of 15% of the County, which will still get 911, however, will get voice only, rather than voice and data. In other words, the County will have to manually type in a telephone number (received from a caller), to get the AL1 data, rather than have it happen automatically, and in doing so, the County will save approximately $30,000.00. The County will be providing 911 coverage, on time, however, will be two months late providing the enhanced capabilities of the system. He would, therefore, recommend that the Board approve to delay the enhanced capabilities for two months (from July to September), as is being requested by United Telephone, and save the County approximately $30,000.00.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved to delay the enhanced capabilities of the 911 system for two months, as recommended by Mr. Thorburn, and thereby, save the County approximately $30,000.00, as stated.

Commr. Carson declared a conflict of interest and abstained from the discussion and vote.

CONTRACTS LEASES & PROTECTION AGREEMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the mutual fire protection agreements with the nine fire districts and Mid-Florida Lakes Mobile Home Park volunteer fire department and authorized proper signatures on same.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CONTRACTS LEASES & AGREEMENTS/FIRE PROTECTION MUNICIPALITIES

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the interlocal agreement with the City of Howey-in-the-Hills, in the amount of $10,600.00, for the County to provide them with fire protection and authorized proper signatures on same.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CONTRACTS LEASES & AGREEMENTS/FIRE PROTECTION

MUNICIPALITIES

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the contract with the City of Mascotte, in the amount of $12,000.00, to furnish certain unincorporated areas outside the city limits with fire protection and authorized proper signatures on same.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/MUNICIPALITIES/FIRE PROTECTION

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Mt. Plymouth Fire District, to sell a 1942 Ford engine back to the Sorrento-Mt. Plymouth Volunteer Firemens Association for $1.00. The volunteer association will assume all expenses, liabilities and upkeep.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/LIBRARIES

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Mary McMahon to attend a Project Librarians' Conference, in Tallahassee, on November 2-4, 1988, at an estimated cost of $235.00, to be reimbursed by the State.

CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/LIBRARIES

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for renewal of library interlocal agreements between the County and the Cities of Eustis, Tavares, Fruitland Park, Umatilla, Mt. Dora and the Cooper Memorial in Clermont and authorized proper signatures on same.

CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/LIBRARIES/STATE AGENCIES

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request by Mary McMahon Library Coordinator, to apply to the Division of Library and Information Services of the Florida Department of State, for an operating grant, for public library services, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1988 and ending September 30, 1989.

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES/POLLUTION CONTROL/RESOLUTIONS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Resolution for Fee Schedule, for the Pollution Control Department and authorized proper signatures on same.

PUBLIC WORKS/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE

The County Administrator, Mike Willett, distributed the proposed 1988-89 Road Resurfacing Program (roughly estimated to cost approximately $500,000.00), for the Board's perusal, to have action taken regarding it at a later date.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BIDS/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to award Bid No. 002-750-089, limerock, as follows:

Stavola Bros./Dixie Lime, in Sumterville, for Maintenance Districts I and III, at a cost of $2.75 per ton

Florida Crushed Stone, for Maintenance Districts I and II, at a cost of $3.60 per ton

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BIDS/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to award Bid No. 004-745-089, Asphaltic Concrete, as follows:

American Asphalt, Inc., for Maintenance Districts I and II, at a cost of $25 per ton (all types)

Asphalt Pavers, for Maintenance Disticts I and III, at a cost of:

$30.00 per ton - Type I

$28.00 per ton - Type II

$29.50 per ton - Type III

Asphalt Production Corporation, for Maintenance District I, at a cost of:

$32.00 per ton - Type I

$30.50 per ton - Type II

$31.50 per ton - Type III

BIDS/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to award Rid No. 005-235-089, culvert pipe (spiral), to Contech Construction Products, Inc. (formerly ARMCO).

BIDS/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to award Bid No. 006-063-089, batteries, to Nobles Hurricane Batteries.

BIDS/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to award Bid No. 009-630-089, traffic paint, to the Glidden Company.

PUBLIC HEARINGS - ROAD CLOSINGS

Petition No 519 WEME Properties Inc. Wooda B. -- Elliott

Groveland Area

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

It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the August 23, 1988, and August 30, 1988, editions of The Orlando Sentinel, The Lake Sentinel.

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to vacate an unnamed road, in Groveland Farms, Groveland Farms area, as advertised in Petition No. 519, by WEME Properties, Inc., Wooda B. Elliott, President.

Petition No. 520 - Harold L. Jones - Tavares Area

Ms. Norma Coven, a resident of Tavares, appeared before the Board in opposition of said road closing, as it will close off the last access to Lake Tavares by the general public.

Ms. Sue Nunes, a resident of Tavares, appeared before the Board in opposition of the road closing and requested that the Board postpone action regarding the closing, for six months, to allow the residents of the area to meet and discuss the issue.

Ms. Hazel Park, a resident in the area, also appeared before the Board, in opposition, due to closing off access to Lake Tavares, to the public.

Mr. Harold Jones, applicant, appeared before the Board to discuss the request, stating that no one in the area showed interest in the lake until he requested the vacation of the road.

A motion was made by Commr. Smoak and seconded by Commr. Bailey to approve the closing, as recommended by staff. At this time, it was noted that Commrs. Burhans, Carson and Windram voted "No", causing the request to be denied.

ROAD CLOSINGS - PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

Petition No. 521 - Arthur M. Blood, c/o Richard W. Lassitt

Esquire Montverde Area

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

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise the vacating of a portion of road in the Plat of Vinola Gardens, in the Montverde area, in Petition No. 521, by Arthur M. Blood, c/o Richard W. Lassiter, Esquire.

Petition No. 524 - Donald L. Bailey - Groveland Area

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

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the request to advertise the vacating of an unnamed road, in the Plat of Groveland Farms, Groveland area, in Petition No. 524, by Donald L. Bailey.

Commr. Bailey declared a conflict of interest and abstained from the discussion and vote.

BIDS/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to award Bid No. 001-060-089, automotive parts, to Baas Auto Supply Company, Inc., and Standard Auto Parts.

CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE

STATE AGENCIES

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the traffic signal maintenance agreement between the County and the Florida Department of Transportation, Eor a signal at the intersection of U.S. 27 and C.R. 48 and authorized proper signatures on same.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BIDS/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise for bids on one (1) or more diesel pickup trucks, at an estimated cost of $15,000.00.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BIDS/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise for bids on one (1) or more 14 yard dump truck(s), at an estimated cost of $70,000.00.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BIDS/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise for bids on three (3) or more 1 ton cab and chassis, at an estimated cost of $38,000.00.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BIDS/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise for bids on three (3) or more Elatbed trucks, at an estimated cost of $75,000.00.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to award the 1988-89 Traffic Count Program, to the Control Specialists Company, at a cost of $280.00 per station ($11,200.00 total).

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/MUNICIPALITIES/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, for Project No. SA-59, Astor, in the amount of $128,185.88.

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 to Rix Construction Company, for Project No. 8-88, in the amount of $95,525.35 (Sumter Line Road - $60,850.82; Alibrandi Road - $23,178.07; and South Whitney Road - $11,496.46).

DEEDS/RIGHT-OF-WAYS, ROADS & EASEMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to accept the following Non-Exclusive Easement:

Lowell A./Shirley Sharon Rozar #2-1403 Crawford Road

Included in the motion was approval of the request to accept the following right-of-way deeds:

Charlie Johnson Builder, Inc. #l-5440 Layton Street

Charlie Johnson Builder, Inc. #l-5541 Pierce Avenue

Lil' Champ Food Stores, Inc. #1-7807 Griffin Avenue

DEEDS/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to release the following road reservations, from the Department of Transportation Murphy Act Deeds:

# 900 100 feet from Centerline on Thomas P. and

west side (Lakeside), 40 feet Barbara N. Jackson

from Centerline on east side,

per City of Eustis

#2521 25 feet from Centerline (50 feet David W. and

total), Lake Kathryn Heights Renee A. Weber

#2279 25 feet from Centerline (50 feet Alger Enterprises, Inc.

total) on North Thrill Hill Road,

Northeast of Eustis

LANDFILLS/ORDINANCES

The County Administrator, Mike Willett, brought up for discussion the item of the waste recovery plant, concerning ash landfill and ordinances, stating that he wanted to report back to the Board regarding these two issues. He stated that staff had met and talked to DER, regarding ash landfills, and that DER appears to be supportive in allowing the County to go out to Astatula for the cell. He stated that Post Buckley has been asked to do some preliminary work on the cell and that staff would be meeting again next week with DER concerning putting a cell, for ash, at the Astatula Landfill. He recommended including in the Consent Order permission to bury ash at the landfill.

A brief discussion occurred regarding this recommendation.

As far as the ordinances are concerned, Mr. Willett stated that he has concerns, after speaking with the Tax Collector and Property Appraiser, about the ordinance which relates to providing for the collection of service charges, by the making and enforcement of Liens and special assessments against improved property, and on the owners of residential, commercial, and other improved real property within the County, meeting the new State law, and feels that County staff needs to be more involved.

Considerable discussion occurred regarding the ordinances.

Some discussion occurred regarding tipping fees, at which time the County Attorney, Chris Ford, gave input regarding tipping fees used by Bay County (after talking with Commissioner Seltzer from Bay County) and some problems which were created by it, and stated that Commissioner Seltzer recommended, very strongly, to start out with user fees, rather than tipping fees, due to the fact that it is cleaner and reduces the amount of garbage along roadways.

Commr. Windram also gave some input regarding tipping fees, from information he had received while working with the waste-to-energy project, before he had to declare a conflict of interest, and decline as the liaison commissioner for said project.

At this time, the County Administrator requested approval to accompany the County Attorney to Baltimore, Maryland, on September 21, 1988, for purposes of discussing the waste-to-energy project, as well as for certain staff members to travel to Alabama, to meet with the Building Congress and representatives of NRG, to review the building plans for the facility.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the requests for travel, for the County Administrator, as well as for staff members of the Building Department, for purposes of the waste-to-energy project, as stated above.

COUNTY EMPLOYEES/PERSONNEL

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Personnel, for general (3%) and merit (5%) pay increases, for Board of County Commissioners' employees, to become effective September 25, 1988.

CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/COURTHOUSE/JAILS

The Assistant County Administrator, Kathy McDonald, informed the Board that the County has $196,000.00 budgeted, for the removal of the facade from the Old Courthouse, as well as the restoration of the bricks, windows, etc.

Mr. Mike McCabe, Construction Manager, Barton Malow, appeared before the Board to discuss the request, stating that once the facade is removed, the American Brick Institute (foremost expert in restoring brick buildings in America) will inspect the old brick, at no cost to the County, and indicate whether or not the brick will need to be waterproofed.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to expend funds Eor Barton Malow's on-site construction office, and to amend their contract to include the removal of the facade from the Old Courthouse, at a cost of $115,000.00. Total time frame for the project will be five months - September, 1988 to February, 1989.

BONDS - MOBILE HOME

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Seagraves, applicants, appeared before the Board to discuss their request for a new mobile home bond, which is being recommended for denial by staff.

The Assistant County Administrator, Kathy McDonald, informed the Board of the reasons for staff's recommendation of denial.

Mr. and Mrs. Seagraves answered questions presented to them by the Board.

At this time, a motion was made by Commr. Windram, which was seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, for approval of the request for the Seagraves to post a bond, to cover a travel trailer, and mobile home (which is on the property in question, in violation), and to live in the travel trailer on the same piece of property on which their conventional dwelling unit is being built, with the stipulation that the Seagraves not rent out, or allow anyone to live in, the mobile home, until such time as it can be sold and removed from the property, and with the understanding that the travel trailer will be disconnected upon the completion of the conventional dwelling unit, or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved adoption of the completely revised Lake County Peacetime Emergency Plan, as requested by Mr. Bob Reymont, Director of Emergency Management.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/VETERANS SERVICE

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Veterans Service for Donald Priem, Thomas Osebold, and one other Veterans Service employee, to attend the Mid-Winter Training Conference, October 5-7, 1988, in Tampa, Florida, at an estimated cost of $513.00.

APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/CODE ENFORCEMENT

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for the reappointment of R. Richard Boliek and Bruce Phillips, to the Code Enforcement Board, with their new terms expiring October 31, 1991.

APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/CODE ENFORCEMENT

No action was taken at this time, regarding a request to fill a vacancy on the Code Enforcement Board, created by the resignation of Mr. William Dalton, and the reappointment of said person, with their term to expire October 31, 1991.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BUILDING DEPARTMENT

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Windrum and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to reimburse Jack Bragg, Building Official, $50.00, for successfully completing the Rehabilitation and Preservation Inspector Exam.

BONDS - MOBILE HOME

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to renew the following mobile home bond:

Charles Poston - Bassville Park Area - District #l

BONDS - MOBILE HOME

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to cancel the following mobile home bonds:

Stanley Ewell - Sorrento Area - District #4

Charles Lowe - Fruitland Park Area - District #1

MUNICIPALITIES/PUBLIC WORKS

The County Administrator, Mike Willett, brought to the attention of the Board a request by the President of the Astor Water Association to install fire hydrants in a portion of the campsites, along with the construction project, and have the County foot the bill.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board requested the County Administrator to relay to the President of the Astor Water Association, that the Board denied his request to install fire hydrants in Astor, and to explain to him the County policy regarding municipal type improvements.

FIRE PROTECTION/INSURANCE

Commr. Carson brought to the attention of the Board the item of insurance renewals for the fire districts in Lake County, and requested approval of the 1988-89 Fire Districts Schedule of Insurance Renewals, which was distributed to the Board for their perusal.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the 1988-89 Fire Districts Schedule of Insurance Renewals, as requested.

RESOLUTIONS/VETERANS SERVICE

The County Attorney brought to the attention of the Board the item of a Proclamation proclaiming Tuesday, October 11, 1988, as "VETERANS' SERVICE DAY" in Lake County, and noting that the Workforce/Job Service of Florida has scheduled a Veterans' Service Fair on said day, at the Eustis Community Center.

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Proclamation for Veterans' Service Day, as stated above.

APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/LIBRARIES

The Chairman brought to the attention of the Board a request by the City of Eustis to appoint Mrs. Lucie Knox to the Eustis Library Board.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to appoint Mrs. Lucie Knox to the Eustis Library Board, for a two year term, beginning October 15, 1988.

COMMITTEES/ORDINANCES

The Chairman, Commr. Burhans, read the ordinance concerning the Tourist Development Council and commented on the fact that the Board reversed what the public had voted on, concerning the question of advertising, and had referred the ordinance back to the Tourist Development Council, for action. He then requested that Commr. Bailey be appointed to replace him, as Chairman of the Council, to preside over the remainder of the Tourist Development Council Meetings, for the 1988 year.

A brief discussion occurred regarding the Chairman's request, as well as what the ordinance stipulated.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board respectfully requested that Commr. Burhans continue to represent the Board of County Commissioners, by chairing the September, 1988, Tourist Development Council Meeting, as well as any future meetings there might be during the 1988 year.

JAILS

The Chairman brought to the attention of the Board, for informational purposes only, the fact that a groundbreaking ceremony, for the new Criminal Justice/Jail Facility, has been scheduled for the October 4, 1988, Board Meeting, at 12:OO noon -courtesy of Barton Malow.

RECESS & REASSEMBLY

At 11:30 a.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would recess for five minutes.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/COURTHOUSE

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Western Waterproofing Company of America to clean, caulk and waterproof the exterior elevations of stone and windows, of the New Courthouse, for the sum of $28,400.00.

CONTRACTS LEASES & AGREEMENTS/LANDFILLS

Mr. David Sokol, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ogden Martin, Inc., appeared before the Board to discuss concerns which the Board has regarding the waste-to-energy facility. A memo from Mr. Ed Sledge, on behalf of the Board, indicating these concerns, was distributed to those parties involved.

Mr. Sokol answered questions presented to him and reviewed a Lake County Index Comparison chart with the Board, which was distributed to them for their perusal, comparing CPI-U National Eigures with Miami CPI-U and PPI.

Commr. Smoak questioned Mr. Sokol regarding how many personnel will be needed to operate the plant, as well as what labor costs versus capital costs will be, at which time Mr. Sokol distributed a report indicating said costs.

After some discussion, Commr. Smoak stated that he felt the project was a bad deal for the County.

Mr. Jeff Clunie, R. W. Beck & Company, appeared before the Board to discuss the Operating Maintenance Budget for the facility. He stated that good people will be lost if they are not paid adequately, as there is a big demand for good waste facility operators across the country.

Mr. Ed Sledge, Piper & Marbury, appeared before the Board and gave some input regarding the Operating Maintenance Budget.

After further discussion regarding the index comparison, a motion was made by Commr. Smoak and seconded by Commr. Bailey that the Board approach NRG with a proposal that the County have a rolling five (5) year average - l/3, L/3 and l/3, based on the National CPI, Miami CPI, and PPI, in lieu of the current contract language, which is a straight National CPI.

Under discussion, it was requested that the difference between Miami CPI-U and Miami CPI-W be clarified, after which Commr. Smoak stated that the intent of the motion was that the Miami CPL-U be used, using the same format that is used in the National CPI.

At this time, the Chairman called for a vote on the motion, which was carried.

Commr. Windram declared a conflict of interest and abstained from the discussion and vote.

A considerable amount of discussion continued regarding the waste-to-energy facility and the contract with NRG, at which time Mr. Mike Stearman, City Manager of Eustis; Mr. Jeff Clunie, R. W. Beck & Co., Inc.; Mr. Ed Sledge, Piper & Marbury; and Mr. David Sokol, Ogden Martin, gave input regarding certain aspects of the facility and contract.

At this time, the County Attorney recommended approving the contract, in its final form, after certain typographical errors are corrected.

Commr. Carson questioned Mr. Sledge and Mr. Clunie as to whether they felt that this was the best proposition offered to Lake County, to which both gentlemen answered that it was.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the contract with NRG, for the waste-to-energy facility, as recommended by Mr. Sledge and Mr. Clunie, and authorized proper signatures on same.

At this time, Chris Ford, County Attorney, informed the Board that Mr. Clunie had discussed a recycling program with him, and felt that the Board should approve some sort of tentative program, which he felt would be helpful with DER.

Mr. Clunie appeared before the Board to discuss a recycling program and answered questions presented to him by the Board and staff.

The Board felt that a recycling program was a little premature, at this time, therefore, no action was taken regarding it. There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 1:55 p.m.

GLENN C. BURHANS, CHAIRMAN

ATTEST:

JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK

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