A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
JUNE 5, 1984
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, June 5, 1984, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board of County Commissioners' Meeting Room, Lake County Courthouse, Tavares, Florida. Commissioners present at the meeting were: Glenn C. Burhans, Chairman (arriving at 1O:OO a.m.); James R. Carson, Jr.; Claude E. Smoak, Jr.; and C. A. "Lex" Deems. Commr Windram was not present for the meeting. Others present were: James C. Watkins, Clerk; Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; and Mary C. Grover, Secretary.
Mr. Watkins gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and
carried unanimously, the Board approved the minutes of May 15,
1984, as corrected.
COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Watkins informed the Board that Commr. Burhans was not present due to a speaking engagement as Chairman of the Board to welcome the Florida State Association of Supervisors of Elections.
COUNTY PROPERTY/PUBLIC WORKS
Mr. Terrill Davis, Division of Forestry. addressed the Board to reyuest clay for use on the site leased to the Division of Forestry located on Buckhill Road. The Board discussed allowing the Division of Forestry to utilize the clay which is located on the southwest portion of the property. Mr. Davis further requested the use of the County's front end loader.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to furnish a front end loader to load the Division of Forestry's trucks, on site, with existing materials in conjunction with the Public Works
Department.
AGRICULTURE CENTER/COUNTY EMPLOYEES
Dr. Earl Kelly, Director of Lake County Extension Service, addressed the Board to request that the vacant Extension Agent position be filled. He recommended the employment of Dr. Catherine Neal.
Commr . Carson made a motion, which was seconded by Commr. Smoak to approve the employment of Dr. Neal as recommended by Dr. Kelly and to consider the $9,000 county supplement to her salary for budget year 1984-85.
The Board discussed the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (University of Florida) efforts in attempting to
standardize the State-County salary ratio of 60% State and 40% County when vacant positions are filled. Dr. Kelly informed the Board that the present ratio for this position is 61% State and 33% County. He stated that no adjustment would be necessary in the 1983-84 budget for the employment of Dr. Neal due to salary savings in the present vacant position. He also stated that to adjust to the 60-40% ratio, the 1984-85 budget request would have to be amended by increasing the line item approximately $1,500. The Board directed Dr. Kelly to research the budget impact that might occur with the 60-40% ratio so that it may be reviewed during the budget workshops.
Commr. Carson withdrew his motion and Commr. Smoak withdrew his second.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the employment of Dr. Catherine Neal to fill the vacant Extension Agent position at the level the position is currently funded.
ORDINANCES/PUBLIC WORKS/WATER RESOURCES
Mr. Michael Willett, County Administrator, informed the Board he had received a request from the property owners on Cook Lake requesting that an ordinance be enacted to prohibit the installation of water lines or pumps into Big Cook Lake. He stated that the Pollution Control Department is proceeding with the investigation under the Small Lakes Law. He stated that St. John's River Water Management and the Department of Environmental Regulations would have to be notified and responses received by them before a public hearing could be scheduled.
Mr. Larry Conner, Westmont Street, addressed the Board to discuss the request. He stated that there are no records of Molokai Mobile Home Park having a permit to pump water out of the lake.
Mr. David Rosenau, Pollution Control, informed the Board that the Pollution Control Department investigated the water levels of the Lake. He stated that it was difficult to determine how much water has been removed since the rains. He further stated that he had spoken with the manager of Molokai and that it was his intent to fill the pond located at the entrance of the park.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Pollution Control Department and other County agencies, at the direction of the Board, to negotiate with the owners of Molokai Mobile Home Park about ceasing the operation of pumping water out of Big Cook Lake.
Mr. Harry Stepanski, property owner on Cook Lake, addressed the Board to discuss the situation.
LANDFILLS
Mr. Roland Lewis, Coordinator of Solidwaste Disposal
Operations, addressed the Board to discuss the report received from Mr. John Jackson, Agriculture Center, in regards to claims that gases from the Loghouse Landfill have damaged orange trees on the property adjoining the property. Mr. Lewis stated that approximately 28 trees were affected by the gas and that 13 of those trees were dead.
The Board directed Mr. Willett, County Administrator, to negotiate with the property owner in regards to the County
purchasing the entire parcel of land, approximately 10 acres, adjoining to the east side of the Loghouse Landfill, in order to compensate the property owner for the damaged trees and to enable future expansion of the landfill.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT/ORDINANCE
At 1O:OO a.m. the Chairman announced that the advertised time had arrived for the public hearing to discuss the proposed Building Code Ordinance.
It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the May 15, and May 25, 1984, editions of The Orlando Sentinel, Lake Little Sentinel.
Mr. Jerry Sexton, Director of Development, and Mr Charlie
Taylor Building Official were present to discuss changes in the
proposed ordinance.
Discussion occurred regarding the amendment on Page 5, Section 3, Section 4.02 (a) stating "Any person who desires to engage in the following contracting classification shall be state certified." Commr. Smoak made a motion that the sentence be amended to read: "Any person who desires to engage in the following contracting classifications shall be either state certified or obtain a Lake County Certificate of Competence." The motion died for a lack of a second.
Mr. John Matche, General Contractor, informed the Board that he has taken both of the examinations and stated that he felt there was not any difference between the two with the exception of the length of the exams. He stated that the State exams take approximately two days.
Mr. Clell Coleman, III, also spoke in favor of contractors being state certified.
Mrs. Jean Kaminsky, Homebuilders Association, informed the Board that the Association did not have any objections to the change requiring state certification.
Discussion occurred regarding changing the effective dates in the proposed ordinance to January 1, 1985.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved to change the effective dates in the proposed ordinance as listed on pages 5, 7, 8, and 11 from July 1, 1984 to January 1, 1985.
PUBLIC HEARING
At 10:40 a.m. the Chairman announced that the public hearing on Special Assessment #22 - 48 Estates would be postponed for ten (10) minutes.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT/ORDINANCES CONT.
Mr. Jerry Sexton, Director of Development continued
discussing the changes to the proposed Building Code Ordinance.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried, the Board approved to place the proposed ordinance on the floor for its first and final reading by title only as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAKE COUNTY BUILDING CODE, LAKE COUNTY ORDINANCE 1983-8; AMENDING SECTION 2.01 OF SAID ORDINANCE TO ADOPT UPDATED CONSTRUCTION CODES; TO REPEAL THE AND AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING CODE - 1983 EDITION; AMENDING SECTION 2 02 OF SAID ORDINANCE TO REMOVE THE ALUMINUM CONSTRUCTION MANUAL PUBLISHED BY THE ALUMINUM ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA FROM THE LAKE COUNTY BUILDING CODE; CHANGING SPECIAL INSPECTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR THRESHOLD BUILDINGS; LIMITING APPLICATION OF THE STANDARD CODE FOR THE ELIMINATION OR REPAIR OF UNSAFE BUILDINGS TO VACANT BUILDINGS; AMENDING SECTION 4.02 OF SAID ORDINANCE TO REQUIRE CERTAIN CLASSES OF CONTRACTORS TO BE STATE CERTIFIED; DELAYING SAID REQUIREMENTS UNTIL JULY 1, 1984; AMENDING SECTION 4.03 OF SAID ORDINANCE TO DELAY EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY UNTIL JULY 1. 1984; AMENDING SECTION 4 04 OF SAID ORDINANCE TO ALLOW PRE-EXISTING CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY TO RENEW THEIR CERTIFICATES AFTER JULY 1, 1984; CREATING SECTION 4.05 WHICH ALLOWS INACTIVE CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY; RENUMBERING SECTIONS 4.05, 4.06, 4.07, and 4.08 OF SAID ORDINANCE TO 4.06, 4.07, 4.08, and 4.09; AMENDING SECTION 4.08 AS RENUMBERED OF SAID ORDINANCE TO SPECIFY EXEMPTIONS FROM CERTIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS; AMENDING SECTION 4.09 OF SAID ORDINANCE AS RENUMBERED TO INCREASE FEES FOR A LETTER OF RECIPROCITY; PROVIDING THAT LICENSES FROM OTHER COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES WILL NOT BE RECOGNIZED IN BUILDING CLASSIFICATIONS REQUIRING STATE CERTIFICATION AFTER JULY 1, 1984; AMENDING SECTION 5.01 OF SAID ORDINANCE TO INCREASE FEES FOR BUILDING PERMITS FOR MOBILE HOMES; PROVIDING THAT NO BUILDING PERMIT FEE WILL BE NECESSARY UNLESS VALUE OF THE IMPROVEMENT IS $500.00 OR MORE; PROVIDING THAT IN CASES WHERE VALUATION IS LESS THAN $500.00 THEN INSPECTIONS, IF REQUIRED, SHALL REQUIRE A $20.00 INSPECTION FEE; PROVIDING 'THAT IN CASES WHERE VALUATION IS $501.00 to $5,0000.00, A $20.00 INSPECTION FEE SHALL BE CHARGED; INCREASING FOR PURPOSES OF DETERMINING VALUE ON SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES, THE COSTS FROM $25.00 TO $30.00 PER SQUARE FOO'P; CREATING SEC'TION 6.05 RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT BY THE LAKE COUNTY CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Commr . Deems was not present for the vote.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board adopted Ordinance 1984-4 as amended, as read on its first and final reading by title only
Commr. Smoak voted "No".
ASSESSMENTS/BIDS
At this time the Chairman announced that the time had arrived for the public hearing to discuss Special Assessment #22 - 48 Estates.
Mr. Michael Willett, County Administrator informed the Board that the low bid was received from Trac Roadbuilders, Inc. in the amount of $39,874.00.
Mr. Warax, Lot 19 on Circle Way addressed the Board
objecting to the special assessment. He informed the Board that he was not notified of the intent of the assessment until the public hearing notice was received. Mrs. Warax and Mrs. Dickinson were also present to object to the assessment.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Assessment Roll for SA-22, Forty Eight Estates - Circle Way, Center Lane, and Valley Lane.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously the Board awarded the bid to Trac Roadbuilders, Inc., low bid, in the amount of $39,874.00.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT/ZONING DEPARTMENT
Mr. Jerry Sexton, Director of Development, informed the Board that a request had been received from the developers of Bramalea for a public hearing to consider an amendment in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
Mr. Charles Gray attorney representing Bramalea Joint Venture, addressed the Board requesting that the Board hold a public hearing for an amendment to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. He introduced Mr. Richard Pooley, developer of the project. Mr. Pooley gave a brief outline on the Bramalea development. He also introduced the following persons connected with the project: Mr. Doug Miller and Ms. Suzanne Cruz, Miller & Miller Engineering Company; Mr. Dennis Childs and Mr. Joe Simioni, Peabody & Childs Architectural Firm. Mr. Pooley also showed illustrations of the projects during his presentation.
Mr. Gray presented the Board with a copy of the Development of Regional Impact report.
Commr. Smoak informed the Board that Mr. Gray had contacted him in 1982 regardiny the proposed project. He stated that the initial project had consisted of 3600 units, but the number of units has been decreased to approximately 2400-2600. He stated that he still has concerns regarding the height of the buildings. Commr. Burhans expressed his concerns in regards to the solid waste disposal. Mr. Doug Miller stated that the issue has not been totally resolved, but that the possibility of disposing the solid waste at the Astatula Landfill had been discussed. He also mentioned the possibility of disposing the solid waste in Orange or Osceola County.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for a public hearing to consider an amendment to the Lake County Comprehensive Land Use Plan with the specific request to consider the
designation of US 27 and 192 as an urban node area, that the request be referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission for their June meeting and that proper public notice be advertised for a public hearing before the Board for the third meeting in July. The Board also directed that Mr. Gray work with the County Attorney's office in developing alternatives that will be heard at the public hearing.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 12:05 p.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would recess for lunch. At 2:00 p.m. the Board reconvened for the remainder of the agenda.
COUNTY PROPERTY/DEEDS/RESOLUTIONS/CLAY PITS
Mr. Michael Willett, County Administrator, addressed the Board with the results of the sealed bids for the sale of surplus property.
Parcel #l - West Conant - Abandoned Clay_Pit - 2.8+/- acres
On a motion by Commr. Smoak seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the high bid from Cylean M. Carroll in the amount of $4,151.00 and authorized the
Chairman and the Clerk to sign the necessary deed and resolution.
Parcel #2 - Tuscanocga - Abandoned Clay Pit - 6+/- acres
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the high bid from Florida Fieldstone in the amount of $1,200.00 and authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the necessary deed and resolution.
Parcel #3 - Stuckey Loop - Abandoned Clay Pit - 6.5+/- acres On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the high bid from Ted Wyatt in the amount of $755.00 and authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the necessary deed and resolution.
Parcel #4 - Cherry Lake Road - Abandoned Clay Pit - 2+/- acres
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board postponed further dicussion on Parcel #4 until the remaining parcels have been considered.
Parcel #5 - Sampy Road - Abandoned Clay Pit - 10+/- acres
On a motion by Commr Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board postponed further discussion on Parcel #5 until the remaining parcels have been considered.
Parcel #6 - C-565A - Abandoned Pit - 9+/- acres
On a motion by Commr. Smoak seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the high bid from Ted Wyatt in the amount of $505.00 and authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the necessary deed and resolution.
Parcel #7 - Laws Road - Abandoned Clay Pit - 5+/- acres
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board postponed further discussion on Parcel #7 until the remaining parcels have been considered.
Parcel #8 Eustis - Plat Book 1, Page 79
Mr. Willett, County Administrator, informed the Board that no bids were received on Parcel #8.
Parcel #9 - Black Still Lake - Abandoned Clay Pit - 2.1+/- acres
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the high bid from Glenn R.
Butt in the amount of $665.00 and authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the necessary deed and resolution.
Parcel #lO - Lake Louisa - Abandoned Clay Pit - 3+/- acres
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and
carried unanimously, the Board accepted the high bid from Clermont Builders in the amount of $3,200.00 and authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the necessary deed and resolution.
Parcel #ll - Shell Pond - Abandoned Clay Pit - 5+/- acres
On a motion by Commr Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the high bid from Raymond Caudill in the amount of $1,501.00 and authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the necessary deed and resolution.
Parcel #12 - Tram Road - Abandoned Clay Pit - 2.5+/- acres
On a motion by Commr. Smoak seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the high bid from Clermont Builders in the amount of $3,200.00 and authorized that the Chairman and the Clerk sign the necessary deed and resolution.
Parcel #13 - East Umatilla - Plat Book 6, Page 88
Mr. Michael Willett, County Administrator, informed the Board that no bids were received on Parcel #13.
Parcel #14 - Harrington - Abandoned Clay Pit - 3+/- acres
On a motion by Commr Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the high bid from Victoria Adair and William Adair, Jr. in the amount of $3,000.00 and authorized that the Chairman and the Clerk sign the necessary deed and resolution.
Parcel #15 - Wolfbranch Road - Abandoned Clay_Pit - 3.9+/- acres
Mr. Michael Willett, County Administrator, informed the
Board that there was a tie on the high bid received on Parcel #15. Be stated that both Patrick Rogers/Jerry Vollenweider and Paul C. Thomas bid $2,000.00.
Mr Patrick Rogers addressed the Board and stated that he had made an error when typing the bid. He stated that he meant to bid $2,100. Be further stated that he had submitted a deposit of $210.00 which was 10% of the total intended bid. Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated that the written bid would have to be the bid the Board would have to accept.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to set a minimum bid price of $2,000 and approved for Mr. Rogers/Mr. Vollenweider and Mr. Thomas to rebid on Parcel #15 and scheduled the results of the sealed bids to be presented to the Board at the meeting on June 19, 1984.
Parcel #16 - Mount Dora - Unser Subdivision
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the high bid from Patrick Rogers and J. Vollenweider in the amount of $5,000.00 and
authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the necessary deed and resolution.
Parcel #17 - Mount Dora - Saddler's Subdivision
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr Deems and carried unanimously, the Board postponed further discussion on Parcel #17 until the remaining parcels have been considered.
Parcel #18 - Mount Plymouth, Fifth Addition
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the high bid from Sunny- and Realty/Stephen Kowalchuk in the amount of $4,410.00 and authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the necessary deed and resolution.
Parcel #19 - Lake Nellie area - Abandoned Clay Pit - 1.5+/- acres
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr Carson and
carried unanimously, the Board accepted the high bid from Claude A . Teachout in the amount of $1,200.00 and authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the necessary deed and resolution.
Parcel #20 - Minneola - Abandoned Clay Pit - 8+/- acres
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the high bid from Clermont Builders in the amount of $11,500.00 and authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the necessary deed and resolution.
Parcel #4 - Cherry Lake Road - Abandoned Clay Pit Pit - 2+/- acres
Mr. Michael Willett, County Administrator, recommended that
the Board consider selling the clay pit after discussion regarding the low bids which were received.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the high bid from Wallace Myers in the amount of $3,000.00 and authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the necessary deed and resolution.
Parcel #5 - Sampy Road - Abandoned Clay Pit - 10+/- acres
The Board discussed the bids received on Parcel #5. Mr. Willett, County Administrator stated that he did not recommend selling the parcel as the bids received on the parcel were low.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board rejected the bids received on Parcel #5 and approved to retain ownership of the parcel.
Parcel #7 - Laws Road - Abandoned Clay Pit - 5+/- acres
The Board discussed the bids received on this parcel.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board rejected the bids received and approved to retain ownership of the parcel.
Parcel #17 - Mount Dora - Saddler's Subdivision
The Board discussed the bids received on this parcel.
On a motion by Commr Deems, seconded by Commr Carson and carried unanimously, the Board rejected the bids received and approved to retain ownership of the parcel.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and
carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of the following items:
1. Desk for Lonnie Strickland, Director of Division of
Health and Human Services, at an estimated cost of
$400.00.
2. Secretarial desk for the Public Works Department at an
estimated cost of $450.00.
3. Secretarial chair for the County Administrator's secretary at an estimated cost of $175.00.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/AGRICULTURE CENTER
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following expenditures from the 4-H Funds:
1. Florida 4-H Congress July 23 to 27, 1984, at an
estimated cost of $342.00.
2. Florida 4-H Camp Ocala, July 16 to 20, 1984, at an
estimated cost of $240.00.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BIDS/OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board awarded the bid for the Astor Boat Ramp Renovation and Dock Installation to Hewitt Contracting Company Inc., in the amount of $41,800.00.
RESOLUTIONS/SIGNS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the residents of Ranch Road, #3-2854 for the posting of a 30 m.p.h. speed limit.
PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr, Deems, seconded by Commr Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following one-time maintenance
1. Williams Street for Harry W. Lundin for $50.00.
2. Beach Drive for Lorena Williams for $102.00.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and
carried unanimously, the Board approved the following payments to Hewitt Contracting Company, Inc :
in the amount of $54,777.90. (Revenue Sharing Funds)
2. Partial payment on Project No. 8-84, #5-7528 Emeralda Island Road in the amount of $9,027.00. (Revenue Sharing Funds)
3. Partial payment on Project No. SA-19, Hilltop Subdivision, in the amount of $11,385.00. (Special Assessment and County Funding)
4. Partial payment on Project No. SA-21, Western Shores, in the amount of $19,418 00. (Special Assessment and County Funding)
On a motion by Commr Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following payments to Asphalt Pavers, Inc.
1. Partial payment on Project No. 5-84, C-474 Resurfacing,
in the amount of $98,808.01. (Secondary Funding).
2. Partial payment on Project No. 3-84, Countywide Resurfacing, in the amount of $157,964.36. (Secondary Funding)
DEEDS/RIGHT-OF-WAYS,ROADS & EASEMENTS
On a motion unanimously, the by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried Board accepted the following Right-of-Way Deeds:
1. Barbara B. Faunt - Eaglesnest Road, #l-6611
2. Charles J. Knowles- Eaglesnest Road, #1-6611
3. Raymond W. and Minnie Audrey Bronson - Florida Boys Ranch Road, #2-0729
4. Albert F. & Rita B. Migan, Sr., - Eaglesnest Road
#l- 6611
5. James H. & Minnie S. Bass - Eaglesnest Road, #l-6611
6. Carlos Walter and Joyce Y. Klinger - Eaglesnest Road
#l-6611
7. Enin and Max Judy - Oil Well Road, #2-0222
The motion also included accepting the following Non- Exclusive Easements on Robbins Road:
1. Donald and Mary Stanley (Two Deeds)
2. Robert D. Gailor
3. Robert White
4. Clarence W. & Joyce C Lewandowski
5. James E. & Cecille R. Wirth
6. Robert R. and Gene M. Neff
7. Marcus D. and Jewel1 D. McLeod
8. Ann E. Ritter
9. Roy G. and Mary L. Carlson
10. Frank E. Hepp
11. Sidney and Loretta M. Leopold
12. Sultana S. Hagenhoff (Two Deeds)
13. Robert L. and Malissa B. Haben
14. William F. and Linda K. Carter
15. Melvin E. and Ella M. Beck
16. Floyd L, and Frances M. Rand
17. Ralph R. and Judith Braswell
18. Gwendolvn 0. Inness
19. v. I. Leffler
20. Harold and Evelyn Strohmeyer
SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Evergreen Subdivision plat for recording and accepted the Letter of Credit in the amount of $100,963.50.
SUBDIVISIONS/ROADS COUNTY & STATE
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to release the Letter of Credit on Orange Blossom Gardens, Unit IV for construction purposes in the amount of $470,000.00, accepted a Letter of Credit for maintenance purposes in the amount of $36,000.00 and accepted the following roads into the County maintenance system:
1 . South Tarrson Boulevard #l-7802A
2 . East Tarrson Boulevard #l-7803
3 . West Sharon Drive #l-7802B
4 . Jason Drive #l-7802C
5 . Richard Drive #l-7803A
6 . Sharon Drive #l-7803B
7 . Linda Lane #l-7803C
8 . Karney Drive #l-7803D
9 . Tarrson Boulevard #l-7902A
SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the release of the Letter of Credit on the Pointe Subdivision in the amount of $55,000.00 for construction purposes.
SUBDIVISIONS/ROADS, COUNTY & STATE
On a motion by Commr Deems seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted a Cash Maintenance Agreement in the amount of $2,200.00 for Golden Heights Subdivision and accepted the following roads into the County maintenance system:
1 . Sunset Drive #4-4161
2. Michigan Avenue #4-4262A
BONDS - MOBILE HOME
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Horace Williams - South Lake County - District #2, to live in a mobile home 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 stipulation that the mobile home will be removed upon completion of the conventional dwelling or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved renewal of the following mobile home bonds:
1 . Frederick and Phyllis Miller - Leesburg Area - District #1
2. William H. Jarrett - Lady Lake Area - District #l
3. Clifford F. Cook - Okahumpka Area - District #2
4 Donald E. Banister - Lake Norris Area - District #4
5. Robert Anderson - Astor Park Area - District #5
6. Ralph L. Shepard - Lake George Area - District #5.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved cancellation of a mobile home bond for Mathew F. Blake.
COUNTY PROPERTY
Mr. Willett, County Administrator, presented the Board with a copy of the results of the surplus property auction held in Leesburg on May 5, 1984, for the Board's review
APPOINTMENTS/POLLUTION CONTROL
Discussion occurred regarding the vacancy on the Pollution Control Board in the agricultural capacity. It was the feeling of the Board to interview interested applicants at their meeting on June 19, 1984.
ASSESSMENTS
The Board discussed notifying residents of special assessments prior to public hearings The Board directed Mr. Willett, County Administrator, and Mrs. Kathy McDonald, Public Works, to work out a possible solution and come back to the Board with a recommendation.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board granted permission to bid the following special assessment project.
1 Joanna Shores Subdivision - Pinetree Road, Forest Road,
and Park Lane.
MUNICIPALITIES/PUBLIC WORKS
Mr. Willett, County Administrator, reported to the Board the results of the meeting with the cities in regards to the optional gas tax. He stated that all the cities have been notified of the optional gas tax. He further stated that there were nine cities represented at the meeting, and that those cities were interested in the optional gas tax, but they were against the proposed gas tax formula. He indicated that the cities would support a 60-40 split on all funds. Mr. Willett stated that he would like to come up with a possible solution and suggested a possible 65-35 split.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board authorized Mr. Willett, County Administrator, to communicate to the cities that the 60-40 split is unacceptable and the County will split no more than the
mandatory formula as designated in the State Statutes
FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS/PROPERTY APPRAISER
Mr. Joe Stephany, Emergency Services Director, addressed the Board regarding fire protection. He recommended that the Board authorize the County staff, with advice and counsel of the County Clerk and the Property Appraiser, to enter into contract
negotiations for data processing services incident to including fire protection assessments on the 1985 tax notices. He stated that Mr. George W. Ludwig, Data Processing Consulting Services, had been retained to study what would be required to put the information on the 1985 tax rolls. He informed the Board that the work would have to be canpleted by January, 1985.
Mr. George Ludwig, Data Processing Consulting Services, was
present to discuss the project with the Board.
Mr. Stephany stated that the Property Appraiser and Tax Collector have expressed willingness to include fire protection assessments on regular notices using existing computer logic providing it does not interfere with preparation of their regular notices. He stated that additional personnel would have to be employed to complete the project within the time frame.
Mr. Stephany stated that the estimated cost for the project
was $111,500.
Mr. T. Keith Hall Tax Collector, was present to discuss the project with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board authorized Mr. Stephany to negotiate with Mr. Ludwig or other qualified computer companies and investigate and report back to the Board with the alternatives on working directly with the Property Appraiser's office with in-house staff under the management control and pay under the Property Appraiser with a budget amendment by the Board of County Commissioners.
COMMITTEES/ROADS , COUNTY & STATE
Commr. Smoak addressed the Board in regards to the report of the Impact Fee Study Committee. He introduced to the Board Mr. Chick Gregg who was present to represent the Impact Fee Study Committee and to give a report on the findings and the recommendations to the Board from the Committee. He stated that the Committee recommended the following:
1. The Board pursue the implementation of an impact fee on roads, specifically on arterial and collectors; Recommendation that a consultant be hired to develop impact fees at an approximate cost of $15,000.00.
2. Recommendation that a consultant be hired to undertake a feasibility study in the area of public safety (law enforcement, fire and ambulance).
3. Recommended to the Board, that Dr. Juergensmeyer and his associates be considered as the consultants to be hired.
Commr. Smoak expressed his appreciation to Barbara Landwehr, and Dan Kotulla, Planning Department; Joe Davis and Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney's office, for the research they did on the project.
Commr. Smoak read a portion of a letter received by Dr. Juergensmeyer in regards to consultant services.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board adopted the recommendations of the Impact Fee Study Committee and authorized negotiations with Dr. Juergensmeyer and requested clarification of his proposals, for a total fee not to exceed $15,000, and that they would develop a workable plan with the implementation of a road impact fee in Lake County. The Board also authorized and approved to negotiate for a feasibility study of public safety in Lake County, for possible implementation of an impact fee for an amount not to exceed $5,000.00.
Commr. Smoak stated that the Committee would stay intact and offer their assistance to the consultants.
BONDS - CONTRACTOR
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Contractor
NEW
871-84 James B. Lowe (Electrical)
3026-84 Tony Rush d/b/a Tony's Roofing (Roofing)
4109-84 William H. Elfers Betterway Builders, Inc. (General Contractor)
4121-84 Thomas A. Orie, Sr. d/b/a Superior Aluminum Installations, Inc. (Aluminum Installations)
4123-84 Ramlee County Plumbing (Plumbing1
4125-84 David M. Stull (General Contractor - Class A)
4126-84 John W. Bailey (Electrical Contractor)
4127-84 Lawrence S. Banks d/b/a Drage Air Systems, Inc. (Class B Mechanical)
4128-84 Ron H. Prevatt d/b/a Dalton & Owens Electric Services, Inc, (Master Electrical)
4129-84 Jeff Vanderklip (Electrical)
4130-84 Maurice Callahan (Air Conditioning)
4131-84 Scott s. Lincoln (103 Residential)
4132-84 Richard M. Crum d/b/a RM Crum Construction Company (Building)
4133-84 Michael A. Amato (General Building Contractor)
4134-84 Donald M. Glessner (Class C Residential1
4135-84 Alun Jones (General Contractor)
LICENSES & PERMITS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved the following gun permits and bonds:
New
Lawrence D. Jenkins George Norman Hancock
Randolph N. Ward James Mark Isom
Renewals
Harold J Brack Thomas M. Barford
Eddie Dean Ratliff, Sr. Victor P. Bazinet
Additions
Thomas M. Clark
Donald W. Connelly
Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.
COUNTY PROPERTY
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved the deletions of the following items from Fixed Assets:
Prop # Dept. Item Amount Reason
3124 Surplus Philco Television $665.00 To be junked
3655 surplus Steno Chair 48.80 To be junked
3661 Surplus Secretary Chair 25.00 To be junked
5875 Fairgrounds (3) Folding Chairs 11.97 To be junked
5888 Fairgrounds Folding Table 53.77 To be junked
5890 Fairgrounds Folding Table 53.77 To be junked
5892 Fairgrounds Folding Table 53.77 To be junked
5936 Animal Shelter Whirlpool Washer 195.95 To be junked
Total $1,108.03
Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.
ASSESSMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and
carried, the Board approved and authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the following Satisfaction of Assessment Liens:
Sorrento Ranchos Penlan Park $2,349.71
Travis Edwin Woodham & Rita Sue, H/W 2,739.63
Matilda M. Marsala and Ann M. Fazzio 2,073.63
M. Eugene Hinke & Charlotte M. H/W 2 043.23
Loretta Davey 2,227.05
David A. Greene & Patricia H/W 2,068.68
Jose M. Perez, Anna M. Perez, Wm. Droz and
Etelvina Droz 2,238.64
Gerald C. Aldrich & Mary G. Miller
Lolita C. Dunaway 1,254.43
Forest Lake Subdivision
Dick Arnold & Constance L. Hahne 894.43
Hilltop Subdivision
Beulah M. Hand 549.48
Ravenswood Park Subdivision
Jerry Cantrell & Mary A. 148.75
Lake View Heights 2nd Addition
Pearl C Mattox & Mary M. his wife 537.00
Lonie B. Knoy & Maxine, his wife 572.80
Eustis Heights Subdivision
Maynard F. Burgess 855.00
Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.
CONTRACTS LEASES & AGREEMENTS/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved and authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the Cooperative Equipment Lease between the State of Florida, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Forestry and the Lake County Board of County Commissioners for Paisley Volunteer Fire Department.
Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.
ESCROW/SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Orange Blossom Gardens to release their Maintenance Bond in the amount of $36,000 from Builders Escrow.
BUDGETS/COURTS-JUDGES/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Mr. Watkins, Clerk, addressed the Board to discuss the supervision of court bailiffs.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the transfer of funds from the Sheriff's budget to the Administrative Judge's budget and approved an additional $12,586 from the contingency fund be transferred in order to implement Judge Aulls' recommendation with respect to the additional security for 1984.
APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and
carried unanimously, the Board accepted the resignation of Kendall R. "Casey" Jones as Fire Commissioner of Pasco Fire Control District and directed a letter of appreciation be sent to Mr. Jones.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/INDIGENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of warrant #40550 through warrant #40933 for the following accounts:
General Revenue Fine & Forfeiture
County Transportation Trust Revenue Sharing
Mosquito Control Law Library
Aquatic Weed Section 8
Private Industry Council Landfills
Countywide Library Special Assessments.
The motion also included approval to pay for the following Indigents.
Ida Flake for Joseph Elliott - $50.00/May
Larkin & Lee Trust Account for Charles Certain - $50.00/May
Pam Fain for Sandra Todd - $50.00/May
Dodie Bouldin for Cathy Scovac - $50.00/May
Addie Clements for Emerald Williams - $50.00/May
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Distribution of Revenue, Traffic/Criminal Cases for the following weeks:
May 11, 1984 ($12,183.32)
May 18, 1984 ($ 9,489.59)
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the monthly report from Lake Community Action Agency, Inc. for the month of
FAIRGROUNDS
Commr . Burhans informed the Board that each member had been copied on the request from the Lake County Flower Show for the use of the Ashford Building, commonly called "The Flower Show Building" at no charge to the group. The Board referred the request to Michael Willett, County Administrator, for further review.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following requests from Sheriff Griffin:
1. The purchase of One (1) Standard D.E.C. Computer
Terminal, Model #VT-220 A, B, or C, with country
kit (keyboard)
One (1) BC-05F (15 ft. cable)
The above equipment is to be purchased from Unitronix, low bid, in the amount of $1,240.00.
2. Request for monies in the amount of $2,520.00 to provide for correctional officer training at Lake- Sumter Community College.
3. Request for monies in the amount of $510.00, to reimburse the department for expenses incurred in sending Investigator Tomson to the "Homicide Investigation Seminar" held at the Howard Johnson Motor Lodge, April 30th thru May 11, 1984.
4. Request for monies in the amount of $420.00 to purchase 80 "Florida Law Enforcement Handbooks", 1984 edition at $5.25 per handbook.
APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/PRIVATE INDUSTRY-COUNCIL
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board appointed Mr. John Smith to the Volusia, Lake, Flagler Private Industry Council (VLF-PIC), as recommended by Mr. Flowers, Director of Private Industry Council.
WATER AUTHORITY
The Board discussed the request from Richard H. Langley, Senator for the Board to consider placing on the November, 1984, general election ballot an issue before the people of Lake County to decide whether or not the Oklawaha Basin Recreation and Water Conservation and Control Authority should continue, and all its funds and assets be turned over to the County.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board requested the County Administrator and his staff to work with the Lake County Water Authority in reviewing their budget and activities over the past year and come back to the Board with a recommendation concerning the contractural agreement between Lake County and the Water Authority.
There being no further business to be brought to the atten- ion of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 4.40 p-m.
Glenn C. Burhans, Chairman
James C. Watkins, Clerk
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