A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SEPTEMBER 3, 1991
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, September 3, 1991, 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: Donald B. Bailey, Chairman; C. W. "Chick" Gregg; Richard Swartz; Catherine Hanson; and Michael J. Bakich. Others present were: Annette Star Lustgarten, County Attorney; Alan A. Thelen, County Manager; Ava Kronz, Assistant to the County Manager; James C. Watkins, Clerk; Robert K. McKee, Chief Deputy Clerk; and Sandra Carter, Deputy Clerk.
Mr. Watkins gave the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Swartz.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Gregg, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of June 28, 1991 (Special Meeting), as presented.
Regarding the Minutes of July 8, 1991 (Special Meeting), Commr. Gregg stated that he had brought up during the meeting the question of using County Transportation Trust (CTT) funds for parks and maintenance, during the discussion by Mr. Jim Stivender, Director of Public Works, on Page 2, and requested that his comments be inserted into said Minutes.
On a motion by Commr. Gregg, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of July 8, 1991, as amended.
Regarding the Minutes of August 6, 1991 (Regular Meeting), the following changes were requested to be made:
Correction in the spelling of some proper names.
On Page 31, Line 1, change Mt. Dora to Fruitland Park.
On Page 32, Lines 5 through 10, the County Attorney questioned the language contained in said sentences, indicating the decision made by the Board, and requested clarification of same.
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Gregg and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of August 6, 1991, as corrected.
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Bakich and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of August 13, 1991 (Regular Meeting), as presented.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS, PLAQUES AND RESOLUTIONS
COUNTY EMPLOYEES/PERSONNEL
Commr. Bailey made the following presentations:
Presentation of Plaque to Employees with Five Years of Service
Mr. Michael J. Jones, Equipment Operator III, Maintenance Area II
Mr. George P. Frizzelle, Corrections Officer, Corrections
Presentation of Plaque to Employee with Ten Years of Service
Mr. Robert E. Runninger, Maintenance Shop Supervisor,
Maintenance Shop
Presentation of Plaque to Acknowledge Retirement
Ms. Ernestine Gnann, Food Services Supervisor, Support Services, Corrections Department, to acknowledge her retirement from the County, after 17 years of service, of which six and a half of those years were in Food Services.
Mr. Tom Neumayer, Department of Corrections, praised Ms. Gnann and her job performance, noting that she would be difficult to replace. He stated that the department would miss her and the kind words which she spread around the department. He wished her well in her retirement.
Presentation of Plaque and Savings Bond to Employee of the Month
Mr. Thomas J. Ivey, Jr., Chief Mechanic, Maintenance Shop, Road Operations Division, Public Works Department, for being selected Employee of the Month for September, 1991.
CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS
CLERK OF COURT'S CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Gregg and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following requests:
Accounts Allowed
Request for payment of Warrant No. 139494 through Warrant No. 139809, for the following accounts:
General Revenue Section 8
County Transportation Trust Landfills
Pasco Fire District Countywide Library
Animal Shelter Trust Fund Aquatic Weed
Mosquito Control Countywide Fire District
Northwest Fire District South Lake Fire District
Capital Outlay Resort & Development Fund Tax Road Impact Paisley Fire District
Commissary Trust Fund Revenue Sharing
Miscellaneous/Gas Fund Bassville Fire District
Emergency 911 Fund School Impact Fee Trust Fund
Accounts Allowed/Courts-Judges
Request for approval of Satisfaction of Judgment for David Hackbarth, in the amount of $150.00 - Case No. 90-189-CFA, and authorized proper signatures on same.
Bonds - Contractor
Request for approval of the following Contractor Bonds:
New
5011-91 Maurice Callahan Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Callahan Sales & Service (Heating & Air Conditioning)
1085-92 Hugh G. Hall d/b/a Action Plumbing, Inc.
4872-92 Frank Trytek d/b/a Try-Cor Electric
4887-92 S & T Electric of Lake County, Inc.
5009-92 Vittorio Constantino d/b/a Constantino Construction
5012-92 Robert Sharrer d/b/a Central Florida Electric of Ocala
22-93 L. A. Young & Edward J. Skehan d/b/a Glen Haven Const.
1444-93 Fred N. Orme (Residential)
1465-93 Curtis Kinney (Heating & Air Conditioning)
3010-93 Bill McGuire Construction Company (Residential)
4251-93 Edwin Button d/b/a Button Roofing
4766-93 Daniel M. Hayes (Sign Erection)
Cancellations
1509-91 Charles J. Boutwell
4903-91 Robert Braswell
Audits/State Agencies
Request to acknowledge receipt of the Audit of the Office of the State Attorney, Fifth Judicial Circuit, received from the State of Florida, Office of the Auditor General.
Accounts Allowed/Reports
Request to acknowledge receipt of the Monthly Distribution of Revenue Traffic/Criminal Cases, for the month ending July 31, 1991, in the amount of $135,824.62. Same period last year: $141,962.37.
Courts-Judges
Request to acknowledge receipt of a Final Judgment against garnishee for Florida Rock Industries, Inc., a Corporation, Plaintiff, versus F.J.P. Construction Company, a Corporation, and David B. Allen, Jr., Defendants. Garnishee: First Union National Bank, a Corporation. Case No. 90-06176-CC.
Utilities
Request to acknowledge receipt of a Notice from the Florida Public Service Commission, regarding an application of Lake Utility Services, Inc., for Amendment of Certificate No. 496-W, in Lake County, Florida.
COUNTY MANAGER'S CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Al Thelen, County Manager, requested that Tab 1, a request for approval of specifications, quotes, encumbering funds previously authorized, payments to be made, and other services that do not require bids or quotes, be pulled from the County Manager's Consent Agenda, to be discussed separately.
Ms. Annette Star Lustgarten, County Attorney, noted a change which needed to be made to Tab 8, under Item C., of the County Manager's Consent Agenda.
Commr. Swartz questioned the County Attorney as to whether all the contracts for leased space that the County is presently involved in now have a "get out by October 1992" clause, to which she replied that they did.
On a motion by Commr. Bakich, seconded by Commr. Gregg and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following requests:
Accounts Allowed/Budget Transfers/Fire Protection/Resolutions
Request for transfer of funds to various departments and other budget related items:
a. Approval of budget transfers.
b. Approval of a resolution requesting that the General Fund be amended, in order to receive unanticipated revenue, in the amount of $1,613.00, from the Astor Volunteer Rescue Service, for the purchase of playground equipment for smaller children, by the Lions Club of Astor, Florida, and authorized proper signatures on same.
Accounts Allowed/Sheriff's Department
Request from the Sheriff, for monies from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, in the amount of $68,841.53, for computerization equipment and accessories, and to encumber and expend funds.
County Employees/Personnel
Request for approval of certificates to employees with one and three years of service to the County.
Accounts Allowed/Contracts, Leases & Agreements
Veterans Service
Request to execute a two year lease agreement between Lake County and Francis R. Berens, Trustee, for office space for the Veterans Service Office, and to encumber and expend funds, in the amount of $8,953.50, and authorized proper signatures on same.
Committees/Resolutions
Request for resolution amending Resolution 1991-10, to extend the term of the Study Committee for Children an additional six months, and authorized proper signatures on same.
Accounts Allowed/Public Health
Request for payment of the monthly Medicaid nursing home bill, in the amount of $31,123.96, and the Medicaid hospital bill, in the amount of $32,296.78, for the month of June.
Contracts, Leases & Agreements/Municipalities
Planning & Development
Request for approval of the following, as amended:
(a) First amendment to the interlocal agreements between Lake County and the following towns and cities, relating to the collection of Lake County Impact Fees:
City of Groveland
City of Leesburg
City of Minneola
Town of Montverde
City of Mt. Dora
(b) Interlocal agreements between Lake County and the Town of Lady Lake and the Town of Astatula, relating to the collection of Lake County Impact Fees.
Planning & Development/Subdivisions
Request for approval of the preliminary plat of Biscayne Heights. (173 lots in District 5)
Accounts Allowed/Roads-County & State/Subdivisions
Request for approval of the final plat of Wedgewood Club, Fourth Addition; accepted an Irrevocable Letter of Credit, in the amount of $6,700.00, for maintenance; and accepted the following roads into the County maintenance system: Doral Drive extension (5-6344); Scottsdale extension (5-6343A); and Sandy Lane extension (5-6543). (21 lots in District 5)
Accounts Allowed/Rights-of-Way, Roads & Easements/Subdivisions
Request for approval of the final plat of The Plantation at Leesburg, Magnolia Point; accepted an Irrevocable Letter of Credit, in the amount of $359,350.20, for performance; and accepted a conservation easement. (78 lots in District 2)
Subdivisions/Planning & Development
Request for approval of the final plat of Harbor Hills, Phase IIA. (63 lots in District 3)
Accounts Allowed/Subdivisions
Request to release an Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit, in the amount of $3,430.00, for maintenance, in Clar-Mart Subdivision. (14 lots in District 4).
Bonds - Mobile Home
Request for approval of a New Mobile Home Bond for Ms. Cora Wiley, Dona Vista Area, District 5.
Deeds/Rights-of-Way, Roads & Easements/Road Projects
Request to accept the following right-of-way deeds:
For Road Projects
Cleo M. Kaprocki, a/k/a Cleo T. Kaprocki, surviving spouse of Eugene Paul Kaprocki, deceased, Griffin View Drive (1-7212)
Cleo M. Kaprocki a/k/a Cleo T. Kaprocki, a married woman, and Arthur Ray S. Mika, a single man, as joint tenants with full rights of survivorship, Griffin View Drive (1-7212)
Robert F. Vason, Trustee, Round Lake Road (4-4183)
Deeds/Road Projects
Request to accept the following Statutory Warranty Deeds:
For Road Projects
John T. Grantham and Alice R. Grantham, Griffin View Drive (1-7212) and Grays Airport Road (1-7310)
For Lot Approval
Amalgamated Citrus Growers, Inc., Shirley Shores Road (3-3358)
Deeds/Roads-County & State
Request to release the following Murphy Act State Road Reservations:
Deed No. 145 - William and Patricia Kohler
Recommendation: Reserve 25 ft. from centerline of Elm Street (Temporary No. 1-7710A)
Deed No. 1385 - Ralph R. Kelly and Ida C. Kelly
Recommendation: Reserve 25 ft. from centerline of Sunset Drive
(4-4161)
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES-BUDGET/BUDGETS
Mr. Al Thelen, County Manager, had requested that this item be pulled from the County Manager's Consent Agenda, to enable Ms. Eleanor Anderson, Executive Director of Administrative Services-Budget, to answer any questions there might be regarding it.
A brief discussion occurred regarding this request.
On a motion by Commr. Bakich, seconded by Commr. Swartz and carried unanimously, the Board approved specifications, quotes, encumbering funds previously authorized, payments to be made, and other services that do not require bids or quotes, as follows:
| (2) Award Bid and Encumber Funds: | ||
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DEPARTMENT/DIVISION |
VENDOR/DESCRIPTION OF
ITEM |
AMOUNT |
| (1) Environmental
Services Solid Waste |
Tampa Scrap Processors /For sale of scrap metal. Bid # 013-570-092. Subject to approval of contract by County Attorney. | Revenue Est.
$ 2,000.00 |
| (3) Quotes: | ||
| All goods or services from $1,000 to $5,999 require written quotes (Department Heads authorized up to $1,000 for approval in accordance with current procedures adopted by the Board and authorized by County Manager). | ||
|
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION |
VENDOR/DESCRIPTION OF ITEM |
AMOUNT |
| (1) Health and
General Svcs - Fire Districts
|
Fireline /Floatation pump. District 2 - Paisley. Used to pump water from any nearby source. | $ 1,165.00 |
| (2) Health and
General Svcs - Fire Districts |
Ten-8 /Deck pipe and portable monitor. | $ 1,592.16 |
| (3) Health and
General Svcs - Fire Districts |
Southern Vehicle /Light bars, siren, speakers and control panel. | $ 5,076.00 |
| (4) Health and
General Svcs - Library |
CD One Stop /155 compact disc purchased for library by Terry McLaughlin without prior approval. | $ 1,742.78 |
| (5) Public Works
Sign Dept. |
Traffic Control Devices Inc. /Replace traffic signal at Old 441 and Mount Dora Road. Materials and labor. | $ 2,050.00 |
| (4) Encumber Funds Previously Authorized: | ||
|
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION |
VENDOR/DESCRIPTION OF ITEM |
AMOUNT |
| (1) Environmental
Services - Solid Waste |
Post, Buckley, Schuh and Jernigan Inc. /Services performed during Loghouse Landfill Closure. | $ 3,650.00 |
| (5) Approve Other Payments and Encumber
Funds: |
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DEPARTMENT/DIVISION |
VENDOR/DESCRIPTION OF ITEM |
AMOUNT |
| (1) Admin. Services -
Purchasing |
Florida Crushed Stone /Extend bid # 048-750-091 Crushed Rock. Upon checking with Orange Co., Marion Co., City of Leesburg and private contractors, no one knows of any other vendor able to supply this product. | $ 15,000.00 |
| (6) Approve Services That Do Not Require Bid
or Quotes and Encumber Funds: |
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|
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION |
VENDOR/DESCRIPTION OF
ITEM |
AMOUNT |
| (1) Admin. Services -
Risk Management |
Change order to reduce PO # 62824 by $1,500.00, increase PO # 62826 by $1,500.00 to cover expected invoices for remainder of Fiscal Year. | PO # 62824
$ 58,500.00 PO # 62826 $ 85,500.00 |
| (2) BCC -
Special Revenue |
Unisys Corp. /Maintenance on equipment Prop. # 14,237, 14,239, 14,240 for Fiscal Year April 1, 1991 thru September 30, 1991. | $ 3,345.90 |
| (3) Capital
Improvements |
Public Financial Management Inc. /For financial advisory service. Re: Debt Reserve Substitute Project. | $ 20,000.00 |
| (4) Corrections -
Medical |
Waterman Medical Center /Inmate medical for Michelle L. Allen and William Proctor Jr. | $ 2,327.29 |
| (5) Environmental
Services - Solid Waste |
Public Financial Management Inc. /Advisory service provided. Re: Resource Recovery Project period ending July 15, 1991. | $ 17,785.25 |
| (6) Health and
General Svcs - Animal Control |
United Telephone /Reposition (4) telephone lines in order to pour slab for modular kennels. | $ 1,360.00 |
| (7) Public Works
Maintenance |
Ringhaver Equipment /Parts to repair equipment. Prop. # 11,492. | $ 1,019.25 |
| (7) Lease of Office Space and Encumber Funds: | ||
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DEPARTMENT/DIVISION |
VENDOR/DESCRIPTION OF
ITEM |
AMOUNT |
| (1) Health and
General Svcs- Social Svcs |
Warren Johnson and Allen Jones /Office space for (4) departments: Health and General Services, Library systems, Emergency Management and Fire Services. | $ 32,880.00 |
| (2) Tourist
Development |
Dave Lowe Realty /Rental of office space at 119 North Joanna October 1, 1991 thru September 30, 1992. | $ 6,266.00 |
| (1) Specifications: | ||
| The current purchasing policy requires that all specifications be approved by the Board of County Commissioners prior to bidding. | ||
|
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION |
DESCRIPTION OF ITEM |
BUDGETED
AMOUNT |
| (1) Corrections | Jail Management \Hard-ware and software for new main jail. | est $ 90,000.00 |
| (3) Quotes: | ||
| All goods or services from $1,000 to $5,999 require written quotes (Department Heads authorized up to $1,000 for approval in accordance with current procedures adopted by the Board and authorized by County Manager). | ||
|
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION |
VENDOR/DESCRIPTION OF ITEM |
AMOUNT |
| (1) Health and
General Svcs - Emergency Mgt. |
Laster Paint and Body /Repair property #11,329. | est $ 1,896.96 |
| (2) Health and
General Svcs - Emergency Medical Services |
Umatilla Mower /5,000 watt generator. EMS Grant Fund. | est $ 3,270.00 |
| (3) Health and
General Svcs - Fire Districts |
Ten - 8 /Fire equipment, hi-rise load for Tavares Middle School. | est $ 1,582.76 |
| (4) Health and
General Svcs - Fire Districts |
A.D. Rosier Centrifical pump 18 horsepower, I-C engine, electrical start. | est $ 1,800.00 |
| (5) Health and
General Svcs - Fire Districts |
Hendenson & Son Construction /1982 F-350 1-ton 4-wheel drive with locking hub and utility bed. | est $ 6,000.00 |
| (6) Health and
General Svcs - Fire Districts |
Tavares Auto Supply /Misc. hose and reel to be used for maintenance of all County fire equipment. | est $ 4,000.00 |
| (7) Health and
General Svcs - Fire Districts |
Hendenson & Son Construction /1978 F-600 service truck to be used in maintenance of all county fire equipment. | est $ 3,000.00 |
| (8) Environmental
Services - Hazardous Waste |
Lab Safety Supply /Misc. supplies and safety equipment for handling of hazardous waste. | est $ 5,048.40 |
| (9) Environmental
Services - Hazardous Waste |
Royal Aluminum /Storage shed for hazardous waste supplies and equipment. Labor to install shed to Dennis Williams. | est $ 1,500.00 |
| (10) Health and
General Svcs - Animal Control |
Materials and labor to construct concrete 8 x 15 modular kennels. 12 foot lintels, 4 portals, modular runs, and connect new drain. | est $ 2,232.00 |
| (11) Health and
General Svcs - Fire Districts
|
Materials to remodel truck to be used as maintenance truck for Fire Districts. | est $ 1,200.00 |
| (12) Health and
General Svcs - Fire Districts |
To build new tank for international loadstar 1800. Prop. # 503X. | est $ 2,987.00 |
| (4) Encumber Funds Previously Authorized: | ||
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DEPARTMENT/DIVISION |
VENDOR/DESCRIPTION OF ITEM |
AMOUNT |
| (1) Corrections -
Food Service |
Mutual Wholesale Co. /Blanket po for staple food for September 1991 for jail. Bid # 050-387-091. | $ 14,000.00 |
| (2) Corrections -
Food Service |
B & R Foods /Blanket po for meats, frozen foods and cheese for September 1991. Bid # 049-387-091. | $ 14,000.00 |
| (3) Planning and
Development |
Kinko's /Painting of Comprehensive Plan Volume I and II. Bid # 031-691-091. | $ 1,476.25 |
| (5) Approve Other Payments and Encumber
Funds: |
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DEPARTMENT/DIVISION |
VENDOR/DESCRIPTION OF ITEM |
AMOUNT |
| (1) Public Works | Lucie T. Larue /Project # 6-91 real property sales agreement between Lake County and Lucie T. Larue. | $ 3,000.00 |
| (2) Environmental
Services |
Streamline Technology /Computer software to be used in stormwater management. | $ 1,090.00 |
| (6) Approve Services That Do Not Require Bid
or Quotes and Encumber Funds: |
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DEPARTMENT/DIVISION |
VENDOR/DESCRIPTION OF
ITEM |
AMOUNT |
| (1) Admin Services -
Risk Management |
Liberty Mutual Ins. Co. /Worker's Compensation Ins. for Lake County consolidated fire service. | $ 74,815.00 |
| (2) Capital
Improvements |
Johnson-Lancaster & Assoc. Inc. /Furnish and install kitchen equipment. *Johnson-Lancaster is providing equipment that is builder provided and all equipment is compatible. Vendor has installed team on site. | $141,460.00 |
| (3) Health and
General Svcs - Morgue |
Leesburg Regional Medical Center /House- keeping contract for the morgue, to extend thru September 30, 1991. | $ 4,200.00 |
| (4) BCC | Ed Havill /Postage for mailing of 1991 notices of property taxes. | $ 25,000.00 |
The Requisitions for the Corrections Division have been processed in the same manner as they were done prior to Lake County Board of County Commissioners assuming responsibility. At present, the Jail Administrator is in the process of bringing these procedures in compliance with County purchasing policy and procedures. Request permission to waive the bid and quote process at this time.
| (5) Approve Other Payments: | ||
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DEPARTMENT/DIVISION |
VENDOR/DESCRIPTION OF ITEM |
AMOUNT |
| (1) Planning and
Development |
Public Financial Mgt. Inc. /Review of Southlake and County Greens Community Development District and expenses. | $ 2,134.95 |
| (2) Environmental
Services - Hazardous Waste |
Drum Service Co. of Florida /75 each 55-gallon steel unlined drums for hazardous waste. | $
1,725.00(3)
Health and
General Svcs - 9-1-1Dictaphone /Repair or replacement of Dictaphone call check units at Leesburg Police Department 9-1-1 equipment. $ 1,093.90 |
| (4) Judicial Support | Dictaphone /Thought tank automatic voice delivery system. | $ 2,710.40 |
COUNTY MANAGER'S DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
SUBDIVISIONS
Mr. John Swanson, Executive Director of Planning and Development, explained this request.
On a motion by Commr. Swartz, seconded by Commr. Bakich and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request to execute an agreement between Lake County and The Plantation at Leesburg, for seven building permits to be issued, for Greentree (Pod "T"), prior to the final plat approval, and authorized proper signatures on same. (85 lots in District 2).
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE
Mr. John Swanson, Executive Director of Planning and Development, explained this request.
Commr. Swartz noted that there was no performance guarantee involving this request and due to the fact that, even though it is being called a "Welcome Center", it is actually a Welcome Center for time-shares. He stated he would like to see a bond - some performance guarantee that the County can ensure, to which Commr. Bailey concurred.
The County Attorney, Ms. Lustgarten, stated that staff would look into the matter and bring it back before the Board at a later date.
On a motion by Commr. Swartz, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to postpone action regarding a request to execute an agreement between Lake County and Central Florida Investments, Inc., developer of the Central Florida
Welcome Center, for a future access road, until a later date, to enable staff to research the matter.
OUTDOOR RECREATION/RESOLUTIONS/STATE AGENCIES
Ms. Annette Star Lustgarten, County Attorney, explained this request.
On a motion by Commr. Gregg, seconded by Commr. Swartz and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request for a resolution amending Resolution No. 1991-19, authorizing the Tourist Development Director to request Sales Tax Registrations from the Florida Department of Revenue, and authorized proper signatures on same.
COUNTY ATTORNEY'S MATTERS
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT/STATE AGENCIES
Ms. Annette Star Lustgarten, County Attorney, updated the Board regarding the meeting which was held on Tuesday, August 27, 1991, pertaining to the petitions of two developments in the Green Swamp. She stated that representatives of the owners of the property, representatives from the Department of Community Affairs (DCA), and a representative of the Governor's Office met regarding said petitions. She stated that the owners of the Ray Ranch property offered to reduce their density from 795 units to 600 units, and, in addition, they cut the approved commercial square footage from 5,000 square feet to 2,500 square feet.
Regarding the Corinthian Park development, Ms. Lustgarten, County Attorney, stated that it was approved for three (3) phases, with the third phase being tied to their ability to meet the Green Swamp requirements for site alteration, or until such time as the County adopts a Stormwater Management Ordinance that addresses that particular issue. She stated that until they are able to do this, they will not be able to go forward with Phase III; therefore, the representatives of the Corinthian Park development indicated that Phase III would not be developed until such time as they are able to make the site alteration requirements, which would reduce the density from 80 to 57 dwelling units. She stated that DCA granted
the County and the owners a deferral in responding to the petition, until September 13, 1991.
Commr. Hanson informed the Board that Polk County has created a Task Force to look into the Green Swamp issue and felt that there should be some communication between Lake County and Polk County, concerning the possibility of the two counties working together. She stated that Polk County did not put a moratorium in the Green Swamp, and noted that the Task Force is to come back within a year with recommendations.
Commr. Bakich concurred, noting that something that concerns him is the fact that this county is playing by a different set of rules than Seminole County, as far as the Wekiva and the Comprehensive Plan is concerned.
Commr. Bailey stated that he felt this county should look at some way to work with Polk County; however, he was not sure whether it should be through a Task Force, due to the possibility of a conflict. He stated he would support having a non-voting member on the committee, at which time Commr. Gregg stated he felt that Commr. Bailey should be the one to represent the Board on said committee, since it is in his district.
No action was taken at this time.
COMMISSIONERS' BUSINESS
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Gregg, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, the Board approved ratification of the Board on financial items which needed to be paid prior to this meeting.
LAWS & LEGISLATION/PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
A brief discussion occurred regarding the selection of a law firm to represent Lake County, in Tallahassee, with respect to the County's Comprehensive Plan.
On a motion by Commr. Gregg, seconded by Commr. Bakich and carried, the Board selected the law firm of Carlton, Fields, Ward, Emmanuel, Smith & Cutler, P.A., to do the job.
Commr. Swartz voted "No".
CODE ENFORCEMENT/COURTS-JUDGES
Commr. Bakich brought to the attention of the Board (for informational purposes) the fact that Judge Boylston had stated he would like to meet with the County Attorney and go over some concerns the judges had, with respect to Code Enforcement, and possibly have a workshop where the judges could meet with the Board and discuss said concerns.
No action was taken at this time.
RESOLUTIONS
Commr. Bakich brought to the attention of the Board (for informational purposes) the fact that Ms. Carolyn Skinner, with the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, had contacted him and questioned whether the Board would consider doing a resolution honoring the Daughters of the American Revolution, with an effective date of September 17-23, 1991.
It was noted that the County Attorney, Ms. Lustgarten, would draft said resolution and bring it back to the Board, for approval, at a later date.
STATE AGENCIES
Mr. Jim Stivender, Director of Public Works, explained this request.
On a motion by Commr. Bakich, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request from the Forestry Service to improve and promote bank fishing on Shanty Pond, in the Salt Springs area of the Ocala National Forest.
STATE AGENCIES
Mr. Jim Stivender, Director of Public Works, explained this request.
On a motion by Commr. Bakich, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request from the Forestry Service to release 849 acres of long leaf pine from competing sand pine, to restore the long leaf islands to their original condition.
STATE AGENCIES
Mr. Jim Stivender, Director of Public Works, explained this request.
On a motion by Commr. Bakich, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request from the Forestry Service to support the purchase of 15 acres of privately owned land in Lake County by the U.S. Forestry Service.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 9:55 a.m.
_______________________________
DONALD B. BAILEY, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
__________________________________
JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK
SEC/9-3-91/9-4-91/BOARDMIN