A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
JULY 16, 1985
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, July 16, 1985, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board of County Commissioner's Meeting Room, Lake County Courthouse, Tavares, Florida. Commissioners present at the meeting were: Glenn C. Burhans, Chairman; James R. Carson, Jr.; C. A. "Lex" Deems; and Thomas J. Windram. Commr. Smoak was absent due to illness. Others present were: Michael C. Willett, County Administrator; Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; Robert L. Wilson, Finance Director; and Toni M. Austin, Secretary.
Commr. Carson gave the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Windram.
CLERK/COMMISSIONERS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
Commr. Windram informed the Board that Mr. James C. Watkins, Clerk, had been selected as the Clerk of the Year of the United States of America and would be honored at the NACO Convention in Orlando today. Be suggested that someone from the Board participate with Orange County and to make a contribution in his behalf.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved a contribution in the amount of $1,000 to Orange County and that Commr. Windram participate at the convention in Orlando.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Special Minutes of June 27, 1985, as corrected.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved the Minutes of July 2, 1985, as corrected.
Commr . Windram was not present for the vote.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and
carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of July 9,
1985, as presented.
PROPERTY APPRAISER/FIRE DISTRICTS - FIRE DEPARTMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board directed a letter be sent to Mr. Ed Havill, Property Appraiser, telling him not to levy the ad valorem taxation for the Fire Districts that he had in the past, with the letter to be prepared by the County Attorney and signed by the Chairman of the Board.
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS
Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, presented the Board with letters From General Electric Credit, Siemens-Allis, and LGM Engineers Constructors indicating their support of the NRG/Recovery Group, Inc. project.
Mr. Ford stated that the contract has been reviewed by Mr. Willett and seems to be what the Board originally approved, but does not have the change from GE as a contractor to Siemens- llis. He stated that NRG/Recovery Group, Inc. would have to make that request of the Board.
Mr. Ford stated that he had consulted with Reynolds, Smith and Hill, and they indicated that Siemens-Allis has a very high reputation as a manufacturing firm.
Mr. Ford recommended that the basic contract, that has the original signatures of the representatives of NRG/Recovery Group, Inc., be approved as submitted to the Board.
Commr. Windram made a motion, which was seconded by Commr. Carson approving the signatures of the Clerk and the Chairman on the original contract with NRG/Recovery Group, Inc. Mr. Ford discussed what would happen should the project fail in some way or there were technology changes in the future.
Mr. Willett stated that the County would continue to operate in the same manner as if the project was not in existence. He stated that plans consisted of getting the Astatula Landfill permitted and discussing with Soil Conservation areas that can be used as the landfill site. He further discussed the Umatilla and Lady Lake landfills
At this time the Chairman called for the question and the Board approved the authorization of signatures of the Clerk and the Chairman on the original contract with NRG/Recovery Group, Inc.
BIDS/ASSESSMENTS
At 9:30 a.m. the Chairman announced that the advertised time had arrived for the Public Hearing for Special Assessment #40, Hilltop Subdivision.
Mr. Willett, County Administrator, stated that the low bid was received from Paquette Paving in the amount of $92,798.25.
Kathy McDonald, County Administrator's Assistant, stated that two letters had been received in opposition of the assessment from Maynard Burgess and Marilyn Probinzzota.
No one present wished to discuss the assessment with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Assessment Roll for Special Assessment #40, Hilltop #3 Subdivision, and awarded the low bid to Paquette Paving in the amount of $92,798.25.
Mrs. Marilyn Pierson appeared before the Board to discuss the assessment and found that she was not in this particular subdivision.
Mr. Ferrill appeared before the Board and questioned the amounts and procedure for payment of the assessment.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA
SIGNS/SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to place two signs on Highway 42 noting the community of Deerhaven.
PUBLIC WORKS/MUNICIPALITIES
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request for the County to survey the Umatilla Airport at the request of the Umatilla City Council.
RIGHT-OF-WAYS, ROADS-EASEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board postponed the request from Marion and Mark Manning for a 60 foot easement from the County to their property until the County Administrator can research the County's needs and the possibility of purchasing the property.
ACCOUNTS- ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously the Board approved partial payment #2 to Hewitt Contracting Co., Inc. for Project No. SA-37 in the amount of $43,245.90.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved partial payment to Hewitt Contracting Co. Inc. for Project No. 8-85 Radio Road "Part" in the amount of $48,274.14.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved partial payment to Paquette Paving Co., Inc. for Project No. SA-20 Springs Bath & Yacht Club in the amount of $10,800.00.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved final payment to Superior Asphalt Company, Inc. for Project No. 5-85 Dora Avenue in the amount of $143,065.00.
DEEDS/RIGHT-OF-WAYS, ROADS-EASEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the following right-of- way deeds:
W . B. W. B. McLean, Sr. McLean, Sr.-S. Buckhill Rd. #3-2439
Edward Richard Jelsma - Ebersole Rd. #4-7688
DEEDS/ROADS-COUNTY AND STATE DEEDS/ROADS-COUNTY AND STATE
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to release the following road reservations from the Department of Transportation for the following Murphy Act Deeds:
a. #2254 - Release all reservations - Eustis Area
b. # 461 - Release all reservations - Eustis Area
c. #1046 - Release all reservations - Tavares Area
d. #2764 - Release all reservations - Sorrento Area
e. # 405 - Release all reservations - Silver Lake Area
ROAD PROJECTS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved the request to award Project No. 11- 85 Emeralda Island (Part) Design Build Construction Lump Sum to Lake Contracting Company in the amount of $267,831.90.
Commr. Windram voted "no".
PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved the request for signature on the notification of change to the VLF-PIC 1985-1986 plan, being a change in the dollar amount of the Needs Based Payment from $1.00 to $1.50 per hour.
Commr. Deems was not present for the vote.
ORDINANCES/PUBLIC WORKS
Mr. Michael C. Willett, County Administrator, stated that the staff is recommending that a consultant be hired to prepare a traffic study on road impact fees for greenhouses, nurseries, and shade houses. He stated that he has researched all of the available data and can find nothing to determine what an adequate impact fee would be for these type uses. He further stated that Mr. Nicholas, consultant on the impact fees, estimated a cost of approximately $1,500 for the study. Mr. Willett stated that the attorneys for the Greenhouse Association and Growers Association were to be present to discuss the request.
At this time the Board postponed any action on the request until the appearance by the attorneys.
COMMISSIONERS
At 10:00 a.m. Commr. Windram and Mr. Chris Ford excused themselves from the meeting to attend the NACO convention being held in Orlando and honoring Mr. Watkins, Clerk.
POLLUTION CONTROL
Mr. David Rosenau, Environmental Engineer, appeared before the Board to discuss the Blankenship R.V. Park Wastewater Treatment Relocation. He informed the Board of the previous action taken, which was the original site being approved January 11, 1983, and included three provisos. These provisos addressed sprayfield operation and the original pond liner. None of the previsos will be applicable to the new plant or infiltration ponds.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the recommendations presented by the Pollution Control staff for the Blankenship R.V. Park Treatment Rel ocation 0".
POLLUTION CONTROL
Mr. David Rosenau, Environmental Engineer, appeared before the Board to discuss the Thousand 'Trails - Orlando Preserve Waste-water Treatment siting request.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the recommendations presented by the Pollution Control staff for the Thousand Trails - Orlando Preserve Wastewater Treatment site.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA (CONT'D.)
BONDS - MOBILE HOME
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following mobile home bonds:
a. Request for payment of bond:
1. James Adams - Cassia Area - District #4
b. Renewal of the following bond:
1. Willard Harris - Mount Plymouth Area - District #4
c. Cancellation of the following bonds:
1. Harold J. Carpenter
2. David Schlegel
3. John De Santis
SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for final plat approval of Triangle Grove Subdivision.
ASSESSMENTS/SUBDIVISIONS/BIDS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to bid the special assessment project on Frederick Road - Picciola Island Subdivision.
ASSESSMENTS/SUBDIVISIONS/ROADS-COUNTY AND STATE
Discussion occurred regarding a request for petitions for a special assessment in Forest Retreat Subdivision (Dean-Morse Subdivision) on Sunset Strip Road.
Kathy McDonald, Assistant to the County Administrator, stated the request was made by the residents on Sunset Strip Road. She stated that forestry land is involved, and the Forestry Service said they will not participate in the assessment. She further stated that the cost to the property owners would be approximately $17 per foot, which would include the assessment on the portion of forestry land. Ms. McDonald stated that a cost estimate of $40 per foot was being used.
BUDGETS
Discussion occurred regarding the scheduled budget workshop for this morning and two commissioners not being present.
LANDFILLS
Mr. Michael C. Willett, County Administrator, reviewed the cost for operating the landfills and discussed the need to increase these fees as listed on his memorandum dated July 16, 1985. He stated that the increase would generate an additional increase in the approximate amount of $60,000.
Discussion occurred regarding purchase of scales from the concentrate plants. Mr. Willett discussed the costs for the opening of the new landfill with an estimate being approximately $550,000, with a state estimate being considerably higher. At this time Mr. Willett indicated this was the reason for the delay in the consideration of scales.
Commr. Deems stated that several offers had been made to the County from local firms with scales that have been taken up from state highways with the problem being the reinstallation, which would cost as much as a new set of electronic scales.
Mr. Willett suggested that he send a list of the fees to the cities and commercial haulers so that this can be discussed August 6, 1985, Board meeting.
APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/COMMITTEES/CODE VIOLATIONS
Mr. Jerry Sexton, Director of Development, addressed the Board regarding the vacancies in the engineer and sub-contractor capacities on the Code Enforcement Board. He stated that three (3) applications had been received for the capacity of engineer as follows: 1. Mr. Robert Smithes; 2. Mr. Bruce Phillips: 3. Mr. Lee Hargis.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board appointed Mr. Bruce Phillips to serve in the cawacitv of engineer on the Code Enforcement Board as recommended by the staff and the County Attorney.
Mr. Sexton stated that no applications have been received for the capacity of sub-contractor, but will possibly have some for the first meeting in August.
PLANNING/GRANTS
Mr. Bob Fields, Assistant Planner, appeared before the Board to discuss the 1985-86 Community Service Trust Fund Grant. He stated that Lake County was allotted $10,739.00, and application forms were sent to Haven, Sunrise Workshop, Council on Aging, Childhood Development Services, Lake Hospice, and all Volunteer Fire Departments. The following applications had been received:
Haven $ 5,400
Sunrise Workshop 2,500
Childhood Development 6,000
Council on Aging 10,000
Bassville Park VFD 10,000
Shockley VFD (?)
Mr. Fields requested that the funds be divided based on the most urgent need and limiting the division to no more than four (4) agencies.
Ms. Carolyn Beyer, Director of Haven, appeared before the Board to discuss the request. At this time she presented an update of the program and discussed the request for an increased budget. She further discussed increased requests for support for fund raising in the community.
MS . Beyer informed the Board that the agency is no longer a spouse abuse organization, but a domestic violence organization. She stated that the organization would be eligible for the funds collected for Lake County marriage licenses once they get a physical shelter.
Mr. Roy Howard, Director of Sunrise Workshop, appeared before the Board to discuss his request for $2,500.00. He stated that this would finance a part-time staff position at the residential facility.
Ms. Jean Engler, Director of Title XX Day Care Services for Childhood Development Services, appeared before the Board to discuss her request. She stated that the Development serves a five (5) county area. She informed the Board that after the 83, legislature met in December, additional funds were received for Title XX day care, enough money to serve 250 children in the Lake County area. Match funds were received from United Way and from a donor in Marion County.
Ms. Monica Sota, Playland, appeared before the Board and stated that she has approximately 65 children in the Title XX Program.
Ms. Florence Hunter, President of the Council on Aging, appeared before the Board to discuss the request for funds. She stated that the Council currently has approximately 20 programs. Ms. Hunter stated that John Dickerson has been approached by the Council and has made a preliminary draft for a site plan for a building for the expansion of the Council, and the cost of construction being $45,000.
Mr. David Moseley, Chief, Bassville Park Volunteer Fire Department, appeared before the Board to request funds to help purchase a forcing entry tool for the Department.
Mr. Carl Waller, Chief, Shockley Volunteer Fire Department, appeared before the Board to discuss his request for funds to help acquire land owned by the U.S. Forestry Service. He stated that as of February 5, 1985, he has had the approval for the land exchange but no funds.
Mr. Waller stated that the Department is requesting $5,000 to purchase the land and would like to turn the land over to the County and lease it for a fire-station.
Discussion occurred regarding some property that had previously been given to the Shockley Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. Waller stated that it was impractical for their needs.
Mr. Fields discussed which agencies were eligible for the funding.
Commr. Burhans stated that a decision for the allocation of funds would be made when a full Board was present.
POLLUTION CONTROL/ZONING
Mr. Roy Trudie appeared before the Board to discuss a problem on Lake Nettie regarding a 30 foot wall of dirt leveled by Mr. Barney ni 1 lzav-A.The Chairman stated that the Board would follow up on the problem and be in touch with Mr. Trudie.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA (CONT'D.)
ORDINANCES/ZONING
Mr. Jerry Sexton, Director of Development, requested that the discussion on amending the lots of record section of the zoning ordinance be postponed until the next regularly scheduled Board meeting.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 11:25 a.m. the Board recessed for lunch and reconvened at 2:00 p.m. for the remainder of the County Administrator's Agenda.
Commr. Windram was not present for the afternoon session.
ROAD CLOSINGS - Sixth Street - Petition #382
Mr. Mike Jones, representing Relco Trust, adjoining property owner, appeared before the Board and stated that he was in the process of constructing an easement with Mr. Lou Tally and requested a one month continuance.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Mr. Jones and postponed the vacation of Sixth Street lying between the Northern right-of-way of Sorrento Avenue (State Road No. 46) and the Southerly line of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad right- of-way, all as shown on the Plat of Craig's Addition to Sorrento as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 59 of the Public Records of Lake County, Florida, by Lou Tally, Attorney, for Pharoah N. Silcox, Jr., as per Petition No. 382, until August 20, 1985, at 2:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible.
ROAD CLOSINGS - A portion of Fourth Street - Petition #383
No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.
Commr. Burhans recommended the approval of the Petition, subject to obtaining a drainage easement.
It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the June 25, 1985 and July 2, 1985, editions of the Sentinel Star, Lake Little Sentinel.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to vacate a portion of Fourth Street, between Ann Street and North George Street, Plat of Astor, Lake County, Florida, by Astor Community Association, c/o Muriel Pease as per Petition No. 383, subject to obtaining a drainage easement, as recommended by Commr. Burhans.
ROAD CLOSINGS - A part of Eighth Street - Petition #384
Mr. Lucias Edwards appeared before the Board to object to the vacation. He stated that the only access to his 20 acres was by c-437.
At this time the Board discussed with Mr. Edwards other roads that access to his property and the reasons why this road closing would not affect him.
Ms. Rosalee Boyd, petitioner, appeared before the Board and
stated that she needs the footage to build a home.
Mr. Leonard Phillips, Green Thumb Garden Center Corp., appeared before the Board and requested that the petition for vacation be amended to include a small amount of additional road between Mr. Barfield and Green Thumb Garden Center Corp.
Commr. Carson informed Mr. Phillips that the portion of road that he has requested be closed has not been advertised, therefore cannot be closed.
It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the June 25, 1985, and July 2, 1985, editions of the Sentinel Star, Lake Little Sentinel.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to vacate a part of Eighth Street bounded on the West by Block 25 and on the East by Block 25, in Craig's Addition to Sorrento, recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 59 of the Public Records of Lake County, Florida, by William M. Browning and Rosalee Boyd as per Petition No. 384. Commr. Carson suggested that Mr. Phillips and Mr. Barfield petition the Board for the vacation of the road that Mr. Phillips discussed.
ROAD CLOSINGS - A portion of Sawgrass Road - petition #385
Mr. Ed Warner, Astor Forest Property Owners Association, appeared before the Board and requested that the Board make sure there are drainage easements obtained.
Mr. Arthur Muns, petitioner, appeared before the Board and stated that he and Mr. Jackson have signed 20 foot drainage ease- ents, at which time he presented to the Board.
Commr. Carson recanmended that 50 foot drainage easements be obtained for the entire portion. Mr. Muns stated that he had no objection to the recommendation.
It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the July 2, 1985, and July 9, 1985, editions of the Sentinel Star, Lake Little Sentinel.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to vacate a portion of Sawgrass Road in Section 2 according to the Plat of Manhattan Subdivision, recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 2 of the Public Records of Lake County, Florida, by Arthur Muns, Jr. as per Petition No. 385, subject to retaining 50 foot drainage easements from Mr. Muns and Mr. Jackson.
ROAD CLOSINGS - A part of Joanna Drive - Petition #386
No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.
It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the July 2, 1985, and July 9, 1985, editions of the Sentinel Star, Lake Little Sentinel.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to vacate a part of Joanna Drive as shown on the Plat of Eichelberger Estates, Unit one, as recorded in Plat Book 12, Page 19 of the Public Records of Lake county, Florida, by Marie S. Baker as per Petition No. 386.
ROAD CLOSINGS - PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE Petition No. 387 - Unnamed Roads and Lots, Plat of Higley
Ms. Eloise Sopocy, representing the petitioners, appeared before the Board and stated that the reason for the vacation request was in order to make five (5) acre parcels.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board granted permission to advertise for the vacation of unnamed Roads and Lots 5,6,7,8,9,10,11, and 12 and Lots 21,22,23,24,25 and 26 of the West half of Block ion 2, Township 18S, Range, Plat of Higley (unrecorded) in Sect.25E, Lake County, Florida, by Carol A. Reibel as per Petition No. 387.
Petition No.388 - Oden Street
No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and approved unanimously, the Board granted permission to advertise for the vacation of Oden Street lying Southeast of Prestwick Avenue and Northwest of Biltmore Street, between Blocks 79 and 80 of Mt. Plymouth Section A of the Public Records of Lake County, Florida, by Grady Whittenburg as per Petition No. 388. Petition No. 389 - Close Road rights-of-way, Plat of Higley Mr. BUZZ Bowen, representing the owners of the property, was present to answer any questions that the Board might have about the request.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board granted permission to advertise to close Road rights-of-way along the West, South and East Boundary lines of Lots 1 and 2, Block 26 of the Plat of Higley (unrecorded Section 3, Township 18E, Range 255, Lake County, Florida, by Seasons South Enterprises, LTD. as per Petition No. 389. )
Petition No. 390 - A part of Chemung Place, Plat of Indian Hill
Mr. Steve Richey was present to discuss the request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board granted permission to advertise to vacate a part of Chemung Place shown on the Plat of Indian Hill, from Dixie Highway (US Hwy. 441-27) to water's edge (Lake Indiola) by Roger Bonynge, PUC from L. D. Jenkin, as per Petition No. 390.
Petition No. 391 - The West 25 feet of Lot 5, Block E, Pine
Lakes Subdivision
Mr. Richard L. Arthur, petitioner, was present to discuss the request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board granted permission to advertise to vacate the West 25 feet of Lot 5, Block E, Pine Lakes Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 12, Page 68 of the Public Records of Lake County, Florida, by Richard L. Arthur as per Petition No. 391.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT/PUBLIC WORKS
Mr. Dan Kotulla, Planning Department, appeared before the Board to discuss a request to hire a consultant to prepare a traffic study on road impact fees for greenhouses, nurseries, and shade houses. Mr. Kotulla stated that he contacted the County's impact fee consultant, Jim Nicholas, for suggestions, and he recommended the hiring of a traffic engineer to do a study, with the nursery growers paying for the traffic study. Mr. Nicholas estimated a cost of approximately $1,000 - $1,500 for the study.
Mr. Kotulla stated that he met with the Transportation Advisory Committee and presented the problem to them. They recommended that the County hire a traffic engineer to perform a traffic study to determine what impact nurseries and greenhouses have on the roads and try to determine an equitable impact fee, with the costs to be paid by the nursery growers and the County, with the County's share coming from the impact fees.
Mr. Kotulla recommended that the traffic engineer look at all agricultural uses, not just nurseries.
Discussion occurred regarding the County paying the total costs for the study. Mr. Kotulla stated that the Nursery Growers Association has agreed to pay up to $500. Be suggested that the Association pay for the nursery study and the County pay for the entire agricultural use study.
Discussion occurred regarding placing impact fees on those businesses or activities that generate additional traffic.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board directed the Planning Department to talk with available consultants and explain to them the size of the problem and return to the Board with a recommendation prior to a contract being negotiated.
FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the proposed fee schedule for the Fire Protection Department effective August 1, 1985, as follows:
2. Construction Plan Review 25.00
5,000 Square Feet and Under 40.00
5,001 Square Feet - 15,000 Square Feet 50.00
15,001 Square Feet and over 25.00
3. Flammable Liquid and LP Gas Inspection 25.00
4. On site System Inspection for Fire Flow 25.00
5. Fire Sprinkler Inspection and Testing 25.00
6. Stand Pipe Inspections and Testing 25.00
7. Water System Engineering Plans Review 25.00
for Hydrants or on site Fire Flow
systems
BUILDING DEPARTMENT/ZONING/ORDINANCES
Mr. Jerry Sexton, Director of Development, appeared before the Board and presented a Proposed Fee Schedule for the Division of Development for the Board's review. At this time Mr. Sexton reviewed the increases proposed.
Commr. Burhans recanmended that a $500 fee be placed on the Amendments to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
Mr. Sexton discussed an increase in building fees, which would have to be through an Ordinance change. He stated that the base fee for a building permit would be $25 rather than $20. He further stated a proposed increase fran $10 to $15 for plumbing, electrical, mechanical and signs. Mr. Sexton stated that approxi- mately $70,000 would be generated per year increasing the amount of revenue, with the proposed increases.
Mr. Sexton stated that currently 3% of the impact fee is going towards Administrative Costs. The Division of Development would like to request that 1 l/2% of the Administrative Costs be directed to the Division of Development.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Proposed Fee Schedule for the Division of Development as amended and recanmended by Mr. Sexton, effective October 1, 1985.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board granted permission to advertise the Building Ordinance for the proposed increases in building fees as recommended by Mr. Sexton, and directed the Finance Department to take 3% of the impact fee money for Administrative costs.
ORDINANCES/TAX COLLECTOR
Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney's Office, informed the Board that the Florida Statutes still require a first and second reading of the ordinance title relating to occupational licenses and taxation. He stated that the public hearing would be held on August 6,1985,at 1O:OO a.m., and requested that a first reading be considered today.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board placed the following proposed ordinance on the floor for its first reading by title only:
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES AND TAXATION; MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO ENGAGE IN ANY BUSINESS, PROFESSION OR OCCUPATION IN LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING THE APPROPRIATE OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE: PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, PROVIDING DEFINITIONS, PROVIDING FOR DISPOSITION OF REVENUES; TERMS OF LICENSES, TRANSFER OF LICENSES AND DATES FOR PAYMENT OF LICENSE TAXES; MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO MAKE FALSE STATEMENTS IN APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSES; PROVIDING EXEMPTIONS FROM LICENSING REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING CLASSIFICATIONS AND RATES OF TAXATION; PROVIDING AN ADDITIONAL REMEDY OF ENFORCEMENT BY THE LAKE COUNTY CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD: APPEALING LAKE COUNTY ORDINANCE 1972-3; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board adopted the proposed ordinance on its first reading by title only with its second reading to be approved on August 6, 1985, at 1O:OO a.m.
BONDS - CONTRACTOR
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Contractor's Bonds:
New
1817-85 Ronald E. Latow d/b/a Latow's Plumbing, Inc. (Plumbing)
4282-85 John S. Cannon (General)
Cancellations
1856-85 Thomas George Mansbridge (Air Cond. & Heating)
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 week ending July 5, 1985, in the amount of $8,983.47.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/INDIGENTS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the payment of Warrant #49769 through Warrant #50054 for the following accounts:
General Revenue Fine & Forfeiture
County Transportation Trust Revenue Sharing
Road Impact Mosquito Control
Law Library Aquatic Weed
Northeast Ambulance Northwest Ambulance
Section 8 Private Industry Council
Landfills Countywide Library
Special Assessments
Included in the motion was approval of payment for the following indigents for the month of July:
M. D. Gaines for Evelyn Wheeler/District #l/$50
Swiderski Enterprises for Bobbie Young/District #l/$50
Tall Pine Villas for Janice Fountain/District #4/$50
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board directed the liaison commissioner to investigate the request from the Sheriff to purchase two (2) Speed Queen washers in the amount of $2,450.00 each, and make recommendations to the Board.
BUDGETS
Discussion occurred regarding the scheduling of budget workshops. At this time a budget workshop was scheduled for July 18, 1985, at 10:00 a.m. and July 23, 1985, at 9:00 a.m. The Board cancelled the budget workshops scheduled for today until a full Board could be present.
Mr. Bob Wilson, Finance Director, informed the Board that he had received preliminary estimates from the State of Florida for the State Revenue Sharing, gasoline taxes and sales tax.
Mr. Wilson stated that, based on the departmental requests for appropriations, an increase was needed in the amount of one million four hundred thousand dollars between the General Revenue Fund and the Fine and Forfeiture Fund.
Discussion occurred regarding several budget requests from different departments.
GRANTS/PLANNING DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following allocations for the 1985-86 Community Service Trust Fund Grant, as recommended by the County Administrator:
Haven $ 4,119.oo
Sunrise Workshop 2,500.OO
Childhood Development 4,120.OO
TOTAL $10,739.00
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 4:13 p.m.
GLENN C. BURHANS, CHAIRMAN
JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK
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