A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
APRIL 16, 1985
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, April 16, 1985, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board of County Commissioner's Meeting ROM, 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: James C. Watkins, Clerk: Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney: Michael C. Willett, County Administrator; Robert L. Wilson, Finance Director; and Mary C. Grover, Secretary.
Mr. Watkins gave the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Carson.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of April 9, 1985, as amended and corrected.
CODE VIOLATIONS/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 and Release of Judgment for the following pertaining to zoning violations:
Paul S. Hollyman - $890.00 - CEB #07-84
Thomas D. Mitchell - $740.00 - CEB #156
ASSESSMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously- the Board approved and authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the following Satisfaction of Assessment Liens:
St. Johns Waterfront Estates
Henry McAlister $294.65
Henry McAlister 294.64
Hilltop Subdivision
Paul J. Riley & Jannie M. H/W $577.23
Robert J. Blachley & Jack H. Blachley 596.71
Robert J. Blachley & Jack H. Blachley 596.71
BONDS - CONTRACTOR
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Contractor Bonds:
NEW
0093-85 Robert Thornburg (Residential)
4250-85 Stanley Terry Craig (Septic Tank Installation)
4256-85 John Meinelt d/b/a John Meinelt Plumbing (Plumbing)
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/INDIGENTS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously the Board approved payment of warrant #47900 through warrant #48137 for the following accounts:
General Revenue County Transportation Trust
Fine & Forfeiture Mosquito Control
Aquatic Weed Law Library
Fish Conservation Law Enforcement Trust Fund
Section 8 Northeast Ambulance
Northwest Ambulance P Private Industry Council
Landfills Special Assessments
The motion also included payment for the following Indigents:
U. S. Shelter Corp. for Christine Hillard - $50/April
Laurel Oak Realty for Mary Berry - $50/April
Oakwood Apartments for Juanita Milsap - $5O/April
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Distrtbution of Revenue, Traffic/Criminal Cases for the week ending April 5, 1985, ($10,924.32).
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA
RESOLUTIONS/ROADS, COUNTY & STATE/SIGNS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to place 25 m.p.h. speed limit signs on Leesburg Boulevard, #1-5804A, located in the Florida Fruitland Park Tropical Homesites.
RESOLUTIONS/RIGHT-OF-WAYS ROADS & EASEMENTS/SIGNS
Commr. Smoak informed the Board that he had received a request from Jay Vander Meer, owner of Plum Lake Subdivision next to the city limits of Minneola, for the County to erect signs closing a 15 foot easement at night. He stated that the County had required a 15 foot easement which is used by the public to go down to Plum Lake. He stated that there is a problem at night with people driving down to the beach area and creating a nuisance in terms of noise and trash. He explained that the Police Chief of Minneola had indicated that he will enforce people not being there after dark provided the County prohibits people from driving over the easement after dark.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved for signs to be posted prohibiting traffic on the easement from Sundown to Sunup and directed that a Resolution be prepared and authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the Resolution.
PUBLIC WORKS/ROADS, COUNTY & STATE
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Lake County to join in with D.O.T. to assume l/2 of the annual
maintenance cost of the protective devices at a cost of $325.00, and in addition supply and install the advance RR crossing warning signs and place pavement markings (if applicable) on the roadway at the intersection of Old 441 and CR 4-4260, N. Bay Road.
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/ROADS, COUNTY & STATE
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the Memorandum of Understanding from Sumter County regarding Cherry Lake Road, #l-6600, subject to the approval of the County Attorney.
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and
carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for a Septic Tank Pumping Franchise for Lake County Septic Tank Service, Inc.
BIDS/FAIRGROUNDS/PUBLIC WORKS
Mr. Willett, County Administrator, addressed the Board to discuss quotations that were received for the sandblasting and painting of the three maintenance shops and the LaRoe Pavilion at the Fairgrounds. He stated that the low quote was in the amount of $80,000. He stated that other alternatives are being researched and recommended that the request be denied.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of Mr. Willett and approved not to accept the quotations received for the sandblasting and painting of the three maintenance shops and the LaRoe Pavilion at the Fairgrounds.
BONDS/SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to release the maintenance bond in the amount of $1,500.00 for Fairview Heights Subdivision.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to release the Irrevocable Letter of Credit for maintenance in the amount of $11,659.00 for Montverde Mobile Homes Subdivision, Second Addition.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to release the maintenance bond in the amount of $4,300.00 for Cypress Point Subdivision.
DEEDS/RIGHT-OF-WAYS ROADS & EASEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the following right-of- way deeds:
Whitney Baptist Church - Connected to Whitney Road, #2-4603
Alfreda Davis Sanders - Connected to Whitney Road, #2-4603
Wilson Frederick Sanders, III Connected to Whitney Road,
#2-4603
Royce J. & Fay Eugenia Burt - Oswalt Road, #3-0840
Karst, Inc. - Oswalt Road, #3-0840
Marvin Duane & Virginia B. Meyer - Oswalt Road, #3-0840
DEEDS/ROADS, COUNTY & STATE
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to release the following road reservations from the Department of Transportation for the following Murphy Act Deeds:
#2467 - Reserve 25 feet from the centerline of Westward
Ho Avenue.
#2073 - Reserve 25 feet fron the centerline of Westward
Ho Avenue.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/MUNICIPALITIES/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the City of Minneola for 8 yards of clay and 2 hours of grader time at a total cost of $100.00.
RESOLUTIONS/SIGNS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to post speed limits on the following roads:
Shockley Heights - Hibiscus Road, #5-9079 - 20 m.p.h. speed
limit
Shockley Hills -Panther Road, #5-9080 - 25 m.p.h. speed
limit
Mallard Road, #5-9080B - 25 m.p.h. speed limit
Bear Road, #5-908OC - 25 m.p.h. speed limit
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/VETERANS SERVICE
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for travel for Arthur Ragland, Dorothy Orr, and Jeanne Faerber of the Veteran's Service Office to attend the Annual State Officer's Training Conference in Daytona Beach, May 5 through May 9, 1985, at an anticipated cost of $815.40.
SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to record the plat of Lake Emma Estates and accepted a Letter of Credit in the amount of $49,610.00 for construction of improvements.
BONDS - MOBILE HOME
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Harriet Roitman - Mt. Plymouth Area - District #4, to live in a mobile home on the same piece of property on which her 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 unit or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners.
COMMITTEES/EMERGENCY SERVICES
Mr. Bill Compton, Director of Emergency Services, for Waterman Medical Center, addressed the Board and stated that he was representing the ambulance providers in Lake County. He requested that the Board appoint a representative from the ambulance providers to.the recently formed committee to study emergency communications operations.
Commr. Smoak informed the Board that Mr. Compton was formerly the Ambulance Services Director for South Lake Memorial Hospital. He recommended that Mr. Compton be appointed to the Committee.
Commr. Burhans stated that he felt the request was premature to appoint a member of the ambulance providers to the Committee as the Committee consisted only of staff members. He stated that after such time the Committee has been organized, then the ambulance providers would be contacted for representation.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously the Board approved to postpone the request of Mr. Compton of appointing an ambulance provider to the emergency communications committee, and directed that the request be brought to the Board for action after the organizational meeting of the Committee has been held.
BIDS/ASSESSMENTS
At 9:30 a.m. the Chairman announced that the advertised time had arrived for the Public Hearing for Special Assessment #37, Sorrento Shores.
Mr. Willett, County Administrator, informed the Board that the special assessment included all the streets in Sorrento Shores Subdivision and that the special assessment did not include Ebersole Road. He stated that the low bid was from Hewitt Contracting Company, Inc. in the amount of $273,628.16.
Discussion occurred regarding the properties which have been sold subject to contract for deed and the effect on the property owners. Chris Ford, County Attorney, informed the Board that the lien would be placed on the property and would not affect the assessment roll.
Mr. R. A. Sutton addressed the Board and stated that he was representing Mr. Dick Lockmeier, Lot 78. He stated that the property in the area was zoned A (Agriculture) and expressed concern of property owners subdividing their property after the road is built. Mr. Willett stated that the property would have to be rezoned before the property can be subdivided.
Mr. Sutton informed the Board that Lot 78 has problems with percolations and that Mr. Lockmeier felt his assessment was too high. Mr. Ford suggested that Mr. Lockmeier meet with the Property Appraiser to discuss his assessment, and if he is still dissatisfied, then he could appear before the Property Appraisal Adjustment aoard.
Mrs. Kathy McDonald, County Administrator's Office, informed the Board that she had received telephone calls from Mr. & Mrs. Kell, Lot 47, and Mr. & Mrs. Bartlett, Lot 64, objecting to the special assessment.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the Assessment Roll for Special Assessment #37, Sorrento Shores, and awarded the low bid to Hewitt Contracting Company, Inc., in the amount of $273,628.16.
Commr. Burhans voted "no".
Mrs. Inez Purdy, Sorrento Shores, addressed the Board and questioned when the construction of the road would take place. Mr. Willett informed Mrs. Purdy that construction should begin within 90 days.
BONDS - MOBILE HOME
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved renewal of the following mobile home bonds:
1. Fred Thompson - Mt. Dora Area - District #4
2. Don Tunstall - Sorrento Area - District #4
3. Thomas J. Paul - Emeralda Island Area - District #5
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved cancellation of the mobile home bond for Richard Paulin.
CONTRACTS LEASES & AGREEMENTS/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS/PURCHASING
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for the County Purchasing Department to provide purchasing services for the Volunteer Fire Departments in Lake County and approved that prior to issuing a purchase order, that the funds be made available to the County to cover the purchase.
ASSESSMENTS
Mr. Luck, Sorrento Shores, addressed the Board regarding Special Assessment #37, Sorrento Shores. Be stated that he could not afford to pay the amount that will be assessed to him. It was noted that Mr. Luck's assessment would be approximately $17,000.00. Mr. Ford, County Attorney, informed Mr. Luck that he has seven years to pay the total amount of the assessment.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT/REDISTRICTING
Mr. Willett, County Administrator, addressed the Board to discuss the realignment of census tract boundaries.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to leave the census tract boundaries as they were in the 1980 census.
PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL
Mrs. Robbie Baird, Private Industry Council, addressed the Board to discuss the relocation of the Private Industry Council. Mr. Willett, County Administrator, informed the Board that the Building Committee, due to the shortage of office space in the Courthouse, had requested that the Private Industry Council relocate their office. Mrs. Baird recommended that the Private Industry Council be relocated to the Dillard Building, which was their former location. She stated that there is space available which is adequate to house their current in-house staff. She also discussed a cost projection analysis for the relocation. She further stated that the funding for the relocation would come from JTPA.
Commr. Deems stated the space presently housing the Private Industry Council was needed for County offices.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Building Committee and approved the relocation of the Private Industry Council and authorized the Chairman to sign the necessary documents.
APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL
Mrs. Robbie Baird, Private Industry Council, addressed the
Board to discuss appointments to the Volusia-Lake-Flagler Private Industry Council. She recommended the reappointment of Gena Swartz and John Smith and the appointment of Don Miller to fill the position vacated by Mr. Ken Bragg.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the appointment of Gena Swartz, John Smith, and Don Miller to the Volusia-Lake-Flagler Private Industry Council.
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL
Mrs. Robbie Baird, Private Industry Council, addressed the
Board to request the de-obligation of the training contract with ProSync, Inc. She informed the Board that ProSync, Inc. was a training organization providing services to Lake County for youth, ages 16 through 21. She explained that there was not any interest from youth who were qualified to participate in the program. She stated that ProSync, Inc. was requesting the Board de-obligate the contract in the amount of $36,000, which will go back into the Private Industry Council's program budget. She further stated that no funds have been expended on this contract.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the recommendation of Mrs. Baird th cancel the contract with ProSync, Inc. due to the lack of interest on the part of potential participants.
GRANTS/POLLUTION CONTROL/WATER RESOURCES
Mr. David Rosenau, Pollution Control, addressed the Board to request the Board to accept the U.S. Geological Survey Grant Program Proposal. He stated that he has been working with the University of Central Florida on the possibility of engaging the U.S. Geological Survey in a 50/50 matching grant program for some work on the Lake Apopka/Beauclaire Canal and the remaining Chain of Lakes. The grant program's purpose would be to:
Mr. Rosenau also discussed the fiscal impact of the grant. He stated that since the effort addresses the relative impact on fish and aquatic life, he recommended the matching funds come from the fishing license fund otherwise known as House Bill 543. He explained that the proposed program would continue over a two- ear period with a preliminary cost estimate of $48,000. If approved, the County's portion would be $24,000 over two years. He stated that additional approval for use of these funds must also come from the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission in Tallahassee. He further stated that the proposal has been discussed with the local Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission staff, and has received their approval.
Commr. Carson expressed his concern with using the funds from the fishing license fund for this project.
Mr. Rosenau informed the Board that U. S. Geological Survey has not approved the project, but they have expressed an interest. He also stated that he has not spoken with the Lake Improvement Association regarding the project.
The Board directed Mr. Rosenau to communicate with the Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission and the Lake Improvement Association, and bring their responses and the request back to the Board for consideration at the first meeting in May.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT/PUBLIC WORKS/SUBDIVISIONS
Mr. Buzz Bowen, attorney representing Paul W. Bryan, Wayne Bryan Sargent, II, and Chris Cox, addressed the Board requesting a variance on the subdivision regulations on 9.66 acres abutting a foot wide easement off of Lake Seneca Road. Mr. Willett, County Administrator, stated that it was the opinion of Mr. Minkoff, County Attorney's Office, and Mr. Benedum, Public Works Director, that the problem should be resolved and further recommended that the variance be granted. Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated that the request was for three building permits instead two. He stated that Mr. Minkoff has indicated that the Board could state that it was their intention that three permits were allowed back in the 1970's and then make the determination that 9.66 acres was grandfathered-in.
Commr. Deems questioned if the request fitted the grandfathered-in criteria of Lake County.
Mr. Willett explained to the Board that Mr. Bryan had been before the Board in 1981 requesting a subdivision waiver on 35.45 acres, which was approved. Mr. Bowen indicated that Mr. Bryan had sold a parcel of property to Mr. Cox and at that time, he was in compliance with the ordinance. He explained that Mr. Bryan was unaware of the ordinance change which would require the easement to be limited to 1320 feet and that the easement would have to be constructed to meet County maintained clay road standards. He stated that by the time the ordinance changed, Mr. Bryan had already paid a surveyor to subdivide the property into three parcels, had the survey work in hand, and had dedicated the fifty foot wide easement. He also stated that had Mr. Bryan recorded his survey work as a plat, he would not have to come to the Board today with his request. Mr. Bowen presented the Board with a map of the three parcels. He stated he was requesting that a subdivision waiver be granted on the 9.66 acres in order for the property owner to obtain a building permit.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board recognized that the 9.66 acres was grandfathered-in under the previous ordinance prior to the ordinance change in April, 1982.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ANIMAL SHELTER
Mr. Lonnie Strickland, Director of Health & General Services, addressed the Board requesting the purchase of a Dodge pickup truck for Animal Control. He stated that Animal Control did not have the funds in their budget and that the funds would have to come from Contingency.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of a Dodge pickup truck from State contract, in the amount of $7,246.00, for Animal Control and approved the necessary transfer of funds from Contingency.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/GAME & FRESH WATER FISH COMMISSION/
OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, and Fresh Water Fish Pier at an estimated Fund. the Board approved the request from the Game Commission to repair the Howey Bridge Fishing cost of $900.00 from the Fish Conservation
GAME & FRESH WATER FISH COMMISSION/OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Mr. Willett, County Administrator, addressed the Board to discuss the maintenance of the boat ramp off SR 19 on Lake Harris. He stated that a complaint has been received regarding the boat ramp. He stated that the estimated cost to repair the boat ramp would be approximately $45,000.00. He stated that the problem with putting that amount of money into the ramp is there is only a small piece of right-of-way owned by DOT, and the area is a traffic hazard. He also stated that the County has never agreed to maintain the ramp; DOT built the ramp. He stated that the ramp could be an asset to Lake County, but there is only 57 feet of parking area.
Mr. Willett stated that he recommended the Board request that the Game & Fresh Water Fish Commission or Department of Transportation assist the County in obtaining more land at the site. He stated that the property owner adjoining the boat ramp is not interested in selling his property.
The Board directed Mr. Willett to correspond with the Game & Fresh Water Fish Commission and the Department of Transportation to see if they could assist Lake County in obtaining more land at the site.
GRANTS/PLANNING DEPARTMENT/OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Mr. Bob Fields, Planning Department, addressed the Board to discuss the Florida Recreation Grants. He informed the Board that there were two grants which were being sponsored by the Department of Natural Resources--one being the Land and Water Conservation Fund and the other is the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program. He stated that the grants were specifically for the development of outdoor recreation in the County.
Mr. Fields indicated that at the March 19, 1985, Board Meeting, he was directed to get additional information about the required match by the April 16th deadline. He stated that Lake County did not have sufficient time to meet this application deadline. He also stated that the County could apply for the next grant period. He stated that the grant limit for the LWCF is $200,000 and FRDAP $100,000. The LWCF requires a 50/50 match and FRDAP is 2 for 1 for a resource oriented project (swimming beach, nature trail, boat dock, etc.) and 1 for 2 for a user oriented project (tennis court, baseball, etc.). He stated that the matches can come in forms of cash, in-kind, or donation of property. He stated that he had also discussed with Mr. Mark Burgess, Soil Conservation, if the Federal Emergency Soil Erosion Funds could be used as a match.
Mr. Burgess indicated that the total amount of the funds could not be used to match a recreation grant, however, $3,500 can be used by the Board for any one project as long as it is for soil erosion at that site. Mr. Burgess also stated that the Soil Conservation Service can be used for their planning and engineering services as an in-kind match.
Mr. Fields informed the Board that he has been looking for a site for the project. He stated that he was researching areas with large bodies of water. He stated that he has researched all of the proposed Fairground sites that have water on them, and that he felt none of the sites are proper for the type of recreation site needed. He stated that the County could use County owned property for the development or use the funds to purchase additional property.
Discussion occurred contacting the municipalities to see if they might be interested in particpating with the grants.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board instructed the County Administrator to contact the cities within the County indicating to them the availability of the potential recreation grants and indicating to them the County's willingness to participate with the cities in securing those grants for facilities located within their corporate limits.
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/COUNTY PROPERTY/STATE AGENCIES
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, addressed the Board to discuss the lease between Lake County and the Armory Board of the State of Florida, who is leasing property near the Agricultural Center. He stated that the State has made a change in the contract in regards to the liability insurance by reducing the amount from $100,000/$300,000 to $100,000/$200,000. He stated that he did not see any problems with the change as it was the State Statutes of limitations.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the change in the contract with the Armory Board of the State of Florida by reducing the liability insurance from $300,000 to $200,000 and authorized the Chairman to initial the change.
LAWS & LEGISLATION
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, informed the Board that he had received a telephone call from Everett Kelly, Representative, in regards to the Green Belt Law. He stated that the agricultural areas which are along the aquifer edge, are going to be treated differently if the Constitutional Amendment passes and if House Bill 15 passes. No action was taken at this time.
OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Mr. E. V. Savage addressed the Board and questioned if the Board had taken any action in regards to the maintenance of the boat ramp off SR 19 on Lake Harris. Commr. Burhans explained that the Board had directed Mr. Willett, County Administrator, to contact the Game & Fresh Water Fish Commission and the Department of Transportation to see if they could assist the County in obtaining additional land for that site.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 11:30 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 County Administrator's Agenda. Commr. Smoak was not present for the afternoon session.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA
ROAD CLOSINGS - Petition #371 - 12' Alley/Snyders Addition
Subdivision
No one present wished to discuss this road vacation with the
Board.
It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the March 26, 1985, and April 2, 1985, editions of the Orlando Sentinel, Lake Little Sentinel.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the vacation of that portion of a 12.0 foot alley lying South of Lots 4, 5, and 6, Block "D" and North of Lots 4, 5, and 6, Block "A" of the unrecorded subdivision of Snyders Addition to Okahumpka, Florida, located in the East l/2 of the Northwest quarter of Section 15, Township 20 South, Range 24 East, Lake County, Florida by Fred A. Morrison, Atty. for Knowles, Nisbeth & Allen as per Petition No. 371.
ROAD CLOSINGS - Petition #372 - Citrus Loading Ramp Easement
No one present wished to discuss this road vacation with the
Board.
It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand
as it appeared in the March 26, 1985, and April 2, 1985, editions
of the Orlando Sentinel, Lake Little Sentinel.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the vacation of that portion of a Citrus Loading Ramp Easement lying at the Northeasterly corner of the Northwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 9, Township 18 South, Range 25 East, along edge of County Road, #5-7528, Lake County, Florida by Gary T. Rowe c/o Joanna F. Tsirnikas as per Petition No. 372.
ROAD CLOSINGS - 10' Alley/Paxton & Somerville's Subdivision
No one present wished to discuss this road vacation with the Board.
It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the March 26, 1985, and April 2, 1985, editions of the Orlando Sentinel, Lake Little Sentinel.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the vacation of that portion of a 10' foot alley running east and west through Block 7, Paxton & Somerville's Subdivision, Sorrento, Florida, as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 32 of the Public Records of Lake County, Florida by Cecil Bodiford as per Petition No. 373.
ROAD CLOSINGS - PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE - Petition No. 374
No one present wished to discuss the request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board granted permission to advertise the vacation of certain roads and lots in Ravenswood Subdivision, all in Section 17 and Section 20, Township 17S, Range 27E, Lake County, Florida by Kathleen W. Traywick as per Petition No. 374.
ROADS, COUNTY & STATE
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise CR 561A. Resurfacing, at an estimated cost of $91,000.00.
MUNICIPALITIES/ROADS, COUNTY & STATE
Mr. Ben Benedum, Public Works Director, addressed the Board to discuss the Eustis by-pass. Be stated that he has three prob- ems with the project:
1. Decreasing the size of the section. He stated that
according to the State Road Department Plans, the road consists of 2" asphaltic concrete and 12" of limerock base. He stated that after leaving SR Hwy 19, the City plans to place 9" of limerock and 1 l/2" of asphaltic concrete on the City's portion of the road. Mr. Benedum recommended against this as the road would be a truck route. He stated that he felt the 12" of limerock base and 2" asphaltic concrete should be maintained.
2. Mr. Benedum was also opposed to the requirement made by St. John's River Water Management District of installing 12 36" pipes in the road, which would be installed in one spot, side by side. The Board discussed the requirement made by St. Johns and also discussed the installation of a box culvert.
3. Mr. Benedum's third problem with the project was ending the paved portion of the road at Getford Road, a County maintained clay road.
The Board directed Mr. Willett, County Administrator, to correspond and meet with the City of Eustis informing them of the problems presented by Mr. Benedum.
BIDS/PUBLIC WORKS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board awarded the bid for two lo-boy equipment trailers to Great Dane Trailers in the amount of $16,170.00 each.
CONTRACTS, LEASES, & AGREEMENTS/LANDFILLS/MUNICIPALITIES
Mr. Dan Robuck addressed the Board to discuss the contract with NRG/Recovery Group, Inc. He informed the Board that the contract price that NRG/Recovery Group, Inc. had with General Electric ran out at the end of December. He stated that since then General Electric has increased the price by $2 million. He stated that Mr. Browne Gregg, Florida Crushed Stone in Leesburg, has agreed, upon the approval of the Board, to purchase 50% owner-ship in NRG/Recovery Group, Inc. He stated that there was a stipulation that the tipping fee would have to be increased from $6.50/ton to $8.50/ton in order to give Mr. Gregg a return on his money that will be invested. He requested the Board's approval on Mr. Gregg purchasing 50% of the ownership and increase the tipping fee from $6.50/ton to $8.50/ton.
Discussion occurred regarding the affect of the request on the municipalities participating in the program. Mr. Willett, County Administrator, stated that new Interlocal Agreements would have to be submitted to the cities for their approval. It was noted that in the contract with NRG/Recovery Group, Inc., there was a clause which states that if the majority of the cities do not sign the Interlocal Agreements, then the contract between the County and NRG/Recovery Group, Inc. will be cancelled.
Discussion occurred regarding the amount of the tipping fee.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved that the contract with NRG/Recovery Group, Inc. be amended to increase the tipping fee from $6. 50/ton to $8.50/ton and approved for Mr. Browne Gregg to purchase 50% of the ownership in NRG/Recovery Group, Inc.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 2:40 p.m.
Glenn C. Burhans, Chairman
James C. Watkins, Clerk
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