A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

APRIL 2, 1985

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, April 2, 1985, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board of County Commissioner's Meeting Roan, Lake County Courthouse, Tavares, Florida. Commissioners present at the meeting were: Glenn C. Burhans, Chairman; James R. Carson, Jr.: Claude E. Smoak, Jr.; C. A. "Lex" Deems; and Thomas J. Windram. Others present were: Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; Michael C. Willett, County Administrator; and Mary C. Grover, Secretary.

Commr. Carson gave the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Windram.

MINUTES

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of March 19,

1985, as corrected.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Special Minutes of March 21, 1985, as presented.

PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for a garbage franchise for Scribner Garbage Service.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved the request for travel for Robbie Baird, Director of the Private Industry Council, to attend the National Rural JTPA Conference to be held in Tulsa, Oklahoma, April 21, through April 24, 1985, at an anticipated cost of $337.00 plus a round trip air fare paid from available JTPA funds.

Commrs. Burhans and Smoak voted "NO".

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Sheriff Griffin to transfer the amount of $750.00 fran the Fine & Forfeiture . Sheriff's Contingency Fund to the Sheriff's Law Enforcement Account.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Sheriff Griffin for monies in the amount of $60 to reimburse the Lake County Sheriff's Department for the annual assessment that has been paid to the Florida Intelligence Unit, pursuant to Florida Statute 943.25 (8) A, Lake County Ordinance 1982-1.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA

PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the maintenance map on a portion of Cherry Lake Road, #3-1833, in Section 3, Township 22 S, Range 25 E in Lake County.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/MUNICIPALITIES/SIGNS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the City of Groveland to purchase (5) speed limit signs at a total cost of $274.00.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and

carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for final payment to Asphalt Pavers, Inc. for Project No. 3-85, Countywide Resurfacing, in the amount of $116,511.90.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for final payment to Hewitt Contracting Co., Inc. for Project No. 6-85, Paisley, in the amount of $115,618.20.

DEEDS/ROADS, COUNTY & STATE

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the following right-of- way deeds:

Doris L. Daugharty - Brantley Branch Road, #4-6797

Fred N. & Carolyn D. Orme - Hollondel Road, #2-3215

Bernice R. Blakeley - Bay Road, #4-4260

Robert E. & Anthony P. Morris - O'Brien Road, #2-2427.

COUNTY EMPLOYEES/PUBLIC WORKS/RESOLUTIONS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved a Resolution of Appreciation for Nelson Tyson, Jr. for 15 years of service in the Public Works Department.

COUNTY EMPLOYEES/PERSONNEL

Mr. Willett, County Administrator, addressed the Board to discuss he possibility of presenting County employees with pins for 15 years of service or more.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board directed Mr. Timmons, Personnel Director, to research the possibility of presenting pins, along with the Resolution, to County employees with 15 years or more of service to the County.

BIDS/LANDFILLS/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and

carried unanimously, the Board postponed the awarding of Bid #019-765-085, landfill compactor, to Rozier Machinery in the amount of $178,023.00. The motion also included approval to exercise the buy-back option with Rozier Machinery on the present landfill compactor.

BIDS/ROAD PROJECTS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to award the bid on Project No. 9-85, Bay Road, #4-4260, drainage improvements to Trac Roadbuilders, Inc. in the amount of $78,150.00.

ASSESSMENTS/BIDS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved to bid the following special assessment project: Sydney Road - Picciola Road.

Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/MOSQUITO CONTROL

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the request for travel for Eric Cotsenmoyer, Assistant Manager of Mosquito Control, to attend the 1985 Annual Meeting of the Florida Anti-Mosquito Association, Inc., at the Sarasota Hyatt Hotel, Sarasota, Florida, at an anticipated cost of $230.00.

Commr . Deems was not present for the vote.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/VETERANS SERVICE

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for travel for Arthur Ragland, County Service Officer, to attend a Veterans Affairs Committee Meeting and to assist the staff of the Florida House of Veterans Affairs Committee to explain veterans pension benefits as related to medicaid nursing home care in support of HB-24, in Tallahassee, Florida, April 2 through April 3, 1985, at an anticipated cost of $105.00.

SUBDIVISIONS

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the final plat of Eagles Nest Sub- division, Astor Area, and accepted a Letter of Credit in the amount of $53,000.00.

Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.

COUNTY EMPLOYEES/PERSONNEL

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the merit increases for employees as recommended by Mr. Timmons, Personnel Manager, as outlined on his memorandum dated March 28, 1985.

COUNTY EMPLOYEES/PERSONNEL

Mr. Michael Willett, County Administrator, informed the Board that his staff has been looking into the possibility of offering to the County employees a credit union. He stated that the Central Florida Educators Federal Credit Union has taken over the Leesburg Credit Union, which was originally ran by Leesburg employees. He informed the Board that he, Commr. Deems and Mr. Timmons, Personnel Manager, has met with the Credit Union. He also informed the Board that the School Board Credit Union has also agreed to serve Lake County employees.

Mr. Timmons, Personnel Manager, was present to discuss the possibility of a credit union for County employees.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the concept of a credit union and directed Mr. Willett and Mr. Timmons to conduct further research on a credit union for County employees.

MUNICIPALITIES/PLANNING DEPARTMENT

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the City of Groveland's Comprehensive Plan and Evaluation and Appraisal Report as reviewed by Mr. Dan Kotulla, Director of Planning.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BUILDING/ZONING

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to purchase one VT 220 Terminal and one LA 50 Printer, from Digital for the Division of Development, at a cost of $1,746.00.

BONDS - MOBILE HOME

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Curtis E. Wicks, Villa City Area, 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 understanding that the mobile home will be removed upon completion of the coventional dwelling unit or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Elaine S. Wright, Okahumpka Area, District #2 to renew her mobile home bond.

COMMITTEES/PUBLIC WORKS

Mr. Dan Kotulla, Director of Planning, was present to discuss the application of Impact Fees. He stated that the following has been discussed during staff meetings on the application of impact fees:

1. Lake County presently does not charge fees for building permits, rezoning, conditional use permits, variances,

etc. to agencies within Lake County that are supported by tax monies; therefore, we do not plan to charge impact fees to these agencies.

2. It was decided to apply the impact fees to all church and church related buildings.

3. Should temporary uses be charged with the impact fee.

Mr. Kotulla stated that it was his feeling that temporary uses should not be charged, only a permanent facility should be charged.

Mr. Kotulla stated that he had contacted Mr. Nicholas, one of the Consultants, regarding the temporary-permanent uses. He stated that Mr. Nicholas did not have any recanmendation and further felt that it should be a policy decision by the Board.

Discussion occurred regarding charging impact fees to government buildings. Mr. Willett stated that Post Offices are charged with building permits as they are built by private individuals and leased by the government. Mr. Kotulla stated that Mr. Minkoff, County Attorney's Office, has indicated that when construction is done by the government, building permits are not issued, but when the government is leasing a building, then a permit is required. It was also noted that the School Board does not have to apply for building permits.

At this time Commr. Burhans stated that any further discussion on the impact fees would be postponed until after the presentation by Mrs. Mary McMahan, Countywide Library Coordinator.

GRANTS/LIBRARIES

Mrs. Mary McMahan, Countywide Library Coordinator, addressed the Board to request approval on the Statewide Library Systems Development Grant. She stated that the amount of the Grant was $55,000 and that this will be the last time Lake County will be receiving the funds.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the Chairman to sign the Statewide Library Systems Development Grant as presented by Mrs. McMahan.

COMMITTEES/PUBLIC WORKS

Discussion continued regarding impact fees. Mr. Willett stated that he felt a temporary use should be considered as 6 months or less, and a permanent use should be over 6 months. He stated that the stipulation of paying impact fees could be placed in the Conditional Use Permit as a condition. Discussion occurred regarding asphalt plants.

Commr. Smoak suggested postponing any action today and requested that Dr. Juergensmyer, Consultant, prepare a formula basis on the impact fee being administered over the minimum length of time they feel is necessary and a reduction on the amount if the applicant stays less than the stated time, with collections being up front.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board adopted Numbers 1 and 2 of the recommendations as stated by Mr. Kotulla, and approved for the County to require payment fees from those agencies not directly funded by local taxes, which do create traffic problems, be included in Number 1, and that for temporary uses, the funds be collected up front and a formula basis be developed to reimburse a portion of those fees based on a scheduled timetable prepared by the Staff, County Attorney's Office, and the Consultants.

PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to name an unnamed road in the North l/2 of Section 14, Township 18, Range 26 Turek Road.

SUBDIVISIONS/PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING

Mr. Willett, County Administrator, addressed the Board and stated that he had received a request to grandfather in two lots located on the access road to Highland Lakes Subdivision. He informed the Board that he has advised other individuals to apply for variances. He stated that the property owners had requested that it be brought before the Board for action. He recommended denial of the request.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request to grandfather in two lots located on the access road to Highland Lakes Subdivision and directed Mr. Willett to advise the property owners that they need to apply for a variance.

OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

Mr. Willett, County Administrator, informed the Board that a complaint had been received regarding the boat ramp adjacent to the Howey Bridge. He stated that in 1976, the Board declined taking over the boat ramp. He further stated that the Department of Transportation has indicated that they will not maintain the boat ramp. He stated that he felt the County should maintain the ramp. He also stated that there was a serious parking problem. The Board directed Mr. Willett to obtain more information and figures from the State and then report back to the Board with a recommendation.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to purchase an IBM Selectric III typewriter from State Contract for the County Administrator's Office at a cost of $706.00.

MUNICIPALITIES

Mr. Willett, County Administrator, informed the Board that a notice has been received from the City of Clenont of an application for a Conditional Use Permit for an office in a residence located at 545 DeSoto Street. He stated that the County Health Department is located across the street.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board directed Mr. Willett to correspond with the City of Clenont that the County concurs with their decision for the proposed rezoning request.

COURTHOUSE

Mr. Willett, County Administrator, addressed the Board to discuss the County Offices in Clermont. He stated that the City of Clermont has leased the old library building to the YMCA. He also stated that he did not recommend removing the YMCA from the building as it is an asset to the City of Clermont. He stated that the Board should have received a memorandum on the costs of the operations of the offices operated by the County in Clenont. He explained that the salary and revenue figures are only from the Building and Zoning operations and not the Clerk's Office.

The Board directed Mr. Willett to work with Mr. Watkins, Clerk, in presenting a combined analysis on the operations and revenues generated at the South Lake Annex to the Board.

BUILDING DEPARTMENT/ORDINANCES

Mr. Charlie Taylor, Building Official, addressed the Board to discuss changes that had been made in the Building Department policies pertaining to the Block Examination and the reciprocity agreements with the adjacent counties. He stated that last June the Board of Examiners and the Building Department met and decided to try to go State certified. He stated that this decision was not to eliminate the existing contractors as they would all be grandfathered in. He stated that the reason for changing the policy was to upgrade the testing to the State certification level and try to improve the overall system. He stated that Volusia and Seminole Counties are State certified. He stated that Volusia County gave their contractors three years to become State certified.

Mr. Taylor discussed the differences between the tests. He stated that the State test is more comprehensive as it is a longer test. He explained that the content is basically the same. He stated that he felt if a contractor passed the Block Exam, that he could also pass the State Exam. He informed the Board that Orange County offers the Block Exam once a year and Marion County does not offer the Block Exam.

Discussion occurred regarding the language in Ordinance 1984-4 pertaining to reciprocity. It was discussed that the Ordinance states that after January 1, 1985, Lake County would cancel reciprocity with adjacent counties.

Mr. James Hyde, J & H Electric, addressed the Board and stated that State certification does not increase the quality of work. He stated that the only way to upgrade the quality of work is to upgrade the inspections.

Mr. Bill Segall, Lake Mary, addressed the Board and stated that he has been a contractor for the Central Florida area for the past eight (8) years. Be stated that he felt that the Board has built a wall around Lake County by eliminating the Block Exam and the reciprocity agreements. He urged the Board to reconsider a portion of the action taken. He also suggested the following:

1. If the County wants to get out of the testing portion, then consider a one to two year grace period for Lake County contractors, who have been shut off in other areas, to get the proper licenses in surrounding areas and to enable out-of- County contractors to get a license in Lake County.

2. Continue reciprocity agreements without giving the Block Exam.

Mr. Marty Sheveling, President of the Lake County Homeowners Association, addressed the Board and suggested that the Board temporarily rescind this requirement that all contractors be State certified. Be also suggested that an ad-hoc committee be formed to discuss items that are relative to this issue. He recommended that the County employ additional staff to check licenses.

Mr. D.J. Myers, Winter Garden, informed the Board that he had an open letter to the Board published in the Leesburg/Commercial. He presented the Board with a copy of that letter, plus responses from surrounding Counties in regards to reciprocity agreements. He also gave an example of an electrician who is a Lake County property owner who has taken the Block Exam in Orange County and presently works in Orange County. He stated that the electrician would like to open a small business in Lake County when he retires, but will be unable to do so because Lake County no longer honors those licenses.

Commr . Smoak stated that he had received a telephone call

from a residential building contractor, who is classified as a

"hands-on builder", who did not feel he could pass the State Exam

without going through the whole process.

Commr. Smoak made a motion to review the Ordinance and that Page 11, Section 4.09, Reciprocity be amended to read: "After January 1, 1985, licenses from other counties and municipalities shall continue to be recognized in those building classifications.".Commr . Carson stated that he felt the problem should go back to the Building Department and the Board of Examiners for further review before a motion is made.

Commr. Windram also suggested that the Board uphold Mr. Sheveling's recommendation of an ad-hoc canmittee to discuss the problems.

Commr. Smoak stated that he would like included in the motion, that since the County has to go through the necessary publication process, that a committee be formed in the interim with a recommendation coming back to the Board at the public hearing. The motion died for a lack of a second.

Discussion occurred regarding the canposition of the Board of Examiners. Mr. Taylor stated that at the last meeting of the Board of Examiners, it was their recanmendation that the Board allow reciprocity for another year and after that year, the County go back to State certification with the provision that any contractor who took the exam prior to January 1, 1985, would still have reciprocity.

Mr. Wayne Strong, Leesburg, stated that he was not affected by the revision of the County's Policies. He stated concern of the revisions affecting the young contractors by requiring State certification.

Mr. Terry Carney, Tropical Aluminum, addressed the Board requesting the Board rescind their previous action. He stated that he felt that the Code Enforcement Department needed additional staff to enable the County to enforce the regulations.

Mr. John Davis, Tavares, addressed the Board and stated that he felt there has been great improvement in the Building Department. He suggested that radios be placed in the inspectors cars so that they can be immediately aware that a problem exists.

Commr. Smoak made a motion, which was seconded by Commr. Deems to rescind the action that was taken and approve to recognize the Block Exam and the reciprocity agreements and let duly, competent, and licensed people operate in Lake County, and let Lake County contractors work anywhere they can get a job.

Discussion continued. Commr . Windram expressed concern with taking action prior to a recanmendation being received from the Building Department and the Board of Examiners. Mr. Bill Plant, Leesburg, addressed the Board and also requested that the Board rescind the previous action taken. Commr. Burhans called for the question. The Board voted on the motion made by Commr. Smoak and seconded by Commr. Deems and was carried unanimously.

Discussion occurred regarding the amendment to Ordinance 1984-4, by adopting an Emergency Ordinance.

Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated that the Board could declare an emergency and also suggested that the amendment go through the proper publication procedures.

Commr. Smoak made a motion, which was seconded by Commr. Deems, under the emergency rule of Ordinance 1984-4, Page 11, Section 4.09, Reciprocity, be reworded to read: "The County will recognize the reciprocal agreements, the same agreement which Lake County recognized prior to January 1, 1985", and directed that the proposed Ordinance be advertised for a public hearing, and that the emergency portion of the Ordinance become effective immediately.

Commr. Smoak withdrew his motion and Commr. Deems withdrew his second.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board declared that an emergency does exist and that livelihood of people is affected.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board declared that an emergency exists and approved to continue to recognize the Block licenses as Lake County did prior to January 1, 1985, effective immediately.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman to appoint a study canmittee.

RECESS & REASSEMBLY

At 11:50 a.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would recess for lunch. The Board reconvened at 2:00 p.m. for the remainder of the Agenda.

WATER RESOURCES

Mrs. Phyllis Saarinen, Director of the Friends of the Wekiva, Inc., addressed the Board and introduced Mr. Arthur Saarinen, Engineer, and Mr. Fred Hardin, Biologist, who would also be speaking before the Board throughout the presentation.

Mrs. Saarinen stated that the goal of the Friends of the Wekiva, Inc. is the protection of the Wekiva River Basin. She stated that they have made several recommendations, seven of which were directed to local governments. She further stated that one recommendation was to delay further development orders in the basin until such time the impacts of the development could be evaluated. She stated that another recommendation is that there be better inter County cooperation and coordination. She further stated that she felt this could be effectively implemented through the appointment of a Resource Planning and Management Committee through Chapter 380 of the Florida Statutes. She further requested the County's support on this concept by writing to the Office of the Governor and to the Department of Community Affairs.

Mrs. Saarinen stated that Lake County will benefit economically and politically with proper management of the basin.

Mr. Fred Hardin addressed the Board to discuss the value of the resource at the Wekiva River Basin. He explained that the Wekiva River, besides being spring fed, is the only fresh water river in Florida that is an aquatic preserve. He stated that the lower three miles are designated as wild and scenic. He further stated that the State holds titles on three natural areas along the Wekiva River.

Mr. Arthur Saarinen addressed the Board and discussed things which affect the quantity and quality of the river water. He stated that they did not do any original work of their own, but they used data collected by U. S. Geological Survey and other agencies. He stated that the spring flow makes the river unique. He stated that he was disturbed to see what has happened to the spring flow over the last 14 years. He stated that the Wekiva Springs has gone down 25% in its average flow, and Rock Springs has gone down 20%. He stated concern that might be due to overpumping of the Floridan Aquifer. He further stated concern with the spring flow declining, of the increase of pollution into the river. He also expressed concern about the reduction of the water level in the aquifer because of the possibility of salt water intruding in the springs.

Mrs. Saarinen addressed the Board to discuss tri-county cooperation. The greatest concern must be made for protection of the aquifer as a water source, for protection of the river water quality, for protection of the State's investment and the wildlife habitat.

Mrs. Saarinen stated that the Friends of the Wekiva was requesting the Board's support for the appointment of a Resource Planning and Management Committee for the Wekiva Basin Tri-County Area.

Mr. Will Davis, Water Authority, addressed the Board and stated that Mr. Douglas Peterson, Chairman of the Citizens Advisory Committee on Conservation, is looking at several areas throughout the County for future protection. He stated that after evaluation of the sites, the Water Authority will make a formal presentation to the Board.

Mr. Willett, County Administrator, recommended that the Board should support any further efforts of the Friends of the Wekiva. He recommended the Board support a tri-county attempt, but would not recommend an area of critical concern at this time.

Mr. Willett informed the Board that Florida Statute, Chapter 380 is in the process of being amended, but for regional problems, the first step is to form a planning committee. The Committee tries, at a local level, to deal with the problems prior to going into designation.

Mrs. Saarinen discussed the reaction of the other counties which would be involved. She stated that Orange County has been supportive, and has indicated that they would adopt a Resolution if necessary. She stated that another meeting was being held with Seminole County as they feel they can handle the situation by themselves.

Discussion occurred regarding functions of the committee.

Mrs. Saarinen stated that the law is specific on who would be appointed to the committee. The committee would consist of representatives from each of the local governments including cities, representatives from the Water Management District, and representatives from several concerned State agencies, such as DNR and DER. She stated that the purpose of the committee was to jointly and separately set up a long-term planning program for the resources.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board directed Mr. Willett, County Administrator, to correspond with Orange and Seminole Counties of Lake County's interest in a mutual arrangement, and seek the input fran the Lake County Water Authority in making recanmendations to the Board of County Commissioners of their evaluation of this particular area, and that a policy be set in Lake County to communicate with the sister counties on any development of signficant importance which would take place in the Wekiva River Basin area.

FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS

Mr. Chuck Sowers, County Fire Coordinator, addressed the Board to update the Board on his progress in the past four weeks. He stated that he has been working with the Building Department in setting up a plan review for his office to look at all the new building construction in Lake County. He stated that he was also working with the Planning Department to review all the new plats for subdivisions for fire code requirements and fire hydrant requirements which will be going into a subdivision. He stated that he was also working with the Emergency Services Department in regards to a 911 emergency telephone system and the central dispatch.

Mr. Sowers stated that he has contacted various fire

departments, including the fire districts, independent and the municipalities, to discuss various items; for example, a central purchasing system. He explained that a questionnaire has been sent to all fire departments.

Mr. Sowers stated that fire agencies are supposed to file a Fire Incident Report with the State. He stated that a few of the fire departments were not filing the form, so he was in the process of developing a simple form to be filled out monthly by all fire agencies in Lake County for his review.

Mr. Sowers then discussed the employment of a Fire Inspector. He stated that he recommended the position be filled as of April 22, 1985, at a salary of $17,000.00.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the recanmendation of Mr. Sowers and approved the employment of a Fire Inspector at a salary of $17,000.

At this time Commr. Burhans appointed Commr. Smoak to act as liaison with the Fire Coordinator.

Mr. Sowers then discussed, along with using a map of Lake County, the areas that are serviced by the Fire Districts, municipal fire departments, and independent fire departments. He also discussed the areas in the County which do not receive fire protection.

Mr. Sowers stated that he has received questions from mainly the independent volunteer fire departments and Mid-Florida Lakes on how the tax money will be administered. He stated that administrative costs include the Property Appraiser, Tax Collector, and the Fire Coordinator's Budget.

Mr. Willett, County Administrator, stated there was a question of the County requiring the existing fire districts to also pay their share of administrative costs. Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated that the ordinance could be amended to require the fire districts to pay their share.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved to endorse, conceptually, the actions taken by the County Fire Coordinator and that the Board concurs and supports his action in trying to cover the areas in the County which are not yet covered by fire protection.

Discussion occurred regarding the liability to the County should they contract with the fire agencies within the County.

Mr. Ford stated that he felt the County would be liable, but the County has a limit of liability as set forth in the Florida Statute.

Discussion occurred regarding Astor being included in the fire protection program. Commr. Burhans stated that the Board had previously requested 25% of the registered voters in Precinct One sign a petition requesting fire protection before a special election could be held. Mr. Willett, County Administrator, stated that he had no problem with a special election, but he recanmended the Board deny the request for a special election and declare a Countywide fire protection system, including Astor. The Board directed Mr. Willett to research the request and to report back to the Board next week.

BONDS - CONTRACTOR

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

NEW

1045-85 Raymond C. Dittmar (Residential)

1138-85 Charles Anthony (Masonry)

4079-85 William R. Vitter (General)

4251-85 Edwin Button (Roofing)

4254-85 William C. Tindale d/b/a Bill Tindale Installations (Aluminum)

4255-85 Robert B. Kramer (Electrical)

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/INDIGENTS

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of warrant #47572

through warrant #47899 for the following accounts:

The motion also included payment for the following Indigents:

McCobe Apartments for Deidre King--$5O/April

Mr. McClendon for Willie Murray--$5O/April

Mrs. Hall for Emma Brown--$5O/April

CLERK/CHECKS RECEIVED/DEEDS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board accepted a check from James C. Watkins, Clerk, in the amount of $8,452.30 for unclaimed excess proceeds due landowners on applications for tax deeds.

REPORTS/HEALTH DEPARTMENT/AMBULANCES-HOSPITAL DISTRICTS/

WATER RESOURCES

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the following reports:

1. Distribution of Revenue, Traffic/Criminal Cases for

the following weeks:

March 15, 1985 - $19,787.88

March 22, 1985 - $12,183.92

2. Annual Financial Statement from the Lake County Health

Department for the period of July 1, 1983 through

June 30, 1984.

3. Cash Basis Financial Statements from the Northeast Lake

County Hospital Co., Inc. for the years ended September 30, 1983, and 1984.

4. Annual Report, 1983-84, St. Johns River Water Management

District.

5. Audit Report for 1984 for the Southwest Florida Water

Management District.

ASSESSMENTS/CLERK/COURTS-JUDGES

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the Satisfaction of Judgment for Andrew W. Thompson, Juvenile, and Melody Noel, Parent, in the amount of $150.00, Cases #81-758-CJ and #81-766-CJ.

The motion also included approval and authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the following Satisfaction of Assessment Liens:

Thomas Holdings Subdivision

Kathleen W. Traywick $2,900.00

Ocala Forest Campsites #3

Dorothy L. Chancy $ 183.57

Nancy J. & Sigal Adkins, Jr. 184.03

Nancy J. & Sigal Adkins, Jr. 184.03

Jerry L. & Rose Ann Harding 460.09

Max & Eileen Bowman 455.00

Ida V. & William R. Miller, Sr. 463.83

Astor Forest Campsites

Lester C. & Wilma L. Walker $ 419.18

Lester C. & Wilma L. Walker 1,059.52

Joanna Shores Subdivision

H. D. & Barbara Rich $ 361.72

H. D. & Barbara Rich 482.30

Charlie R. & Janibelle L. Jones 952.00

Suburban Shores Subdivision

Nan Myers $ 864.80

John Thomas & Hildegarde Goetschius 864.80

Horace & Mary Alice Morris 1,775.65

Florida Fruitland Park Tropical Homesites

V. R. & Callie M. Halliday $ 893.13

Silver Lake Park/Overson

Edward W. & Donna V. Gates $ 380.50

Edward W. & Donna V. Gates 380.50

Edward W. & Donna V. Gates 380.50

Edward W. & Donna V. Gates 380.50

Anne F. Hughes 663.52

Anne F. Hughes 456.60

0. H. & Adelaide M. Roberts 542.29

Ravenswood Park Subdivision

Richard Sutherland & Ann E. H/W $ 189.48

Richard Sutherland & Ann E. H/W 623.27

St. Johns Waterfront Estates

Henry McAlister $ 294.65

Forty Eight Estates

Barry D. & Frances R. Dickinson $ 287.14

Barry D. & Frances R. Dickinson 714.29

Laurel Lea Subdivision

Robert L. & Karen P. Belton $ 607.68

Robert L. & Karen P. Belton 607.69

OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

The Board referred the request to repair the Howey Bridge

fishing pier to Mr. Willett, County Administrator, for further

review.

There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 4:lO p.m.

Glenn C. Burhans, Chairman

James C. Watkins, Clerk

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