A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AUGUST 6, 1985
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, August 6, 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.; Claude E. Smoak, Jr.; and C. A. "Lex" Deems. Commr. Windram was not present for the meeting. Others present were: Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; Katherine A. McDonald, County Administrator's Office; and Mary C. Grover, Secretary.
Commr. Carson gave the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Deems.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of July 16, 1985, as corrected.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Special Minutes of July 18, 1985, as presented.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Special Minutes of July 23, 1985, as presented.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA PLANNING/ROADS, COUNTY & STATE Mr. Charles Sylvester, Consultant to the Orange County
Expressway Authority, addressed the Board requesting a letter from the Board supporting the concept of a regional beltline. He presented the Board with a copy of the Executive Summary of Long Range Expressway Plan which was prepared by the Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority. He discussed how the proposed project would affect Lake County. He also informed the Board where the proposed beltline would be located. He stated that he would like an endorsement from the aoard supporting the proposed project.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to endorse the request of the Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority, and authorized the Chairman to submit a letter of endorsement contemplating the expansion of the western extension of the East-West Expressway and directed the Staff to cooperate with the Authority by furnishing the Authority with information that they might need.
PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL
Mrs. Robbie Baird, Private Industry Council, addressed the Board to request approval of a training proposal from the Career Development Institute, Inc. She stated that the proposal was to provide "pre-employment" skills training to in-school youth ages 14 and 15. The Board discussed the School Board participating with the program instead of the Board of County Commissioners and the Private Industry Council.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved the request from Robbie Baird to accept the training proposal from the Career Development Institute, Inc., subject to the School Board's approval, and authorized the Chairman to sign the necessary documents.
Commr. Smoak voted "No".
MUNICIPALITIES/SIGNS
Mr. Jack Sheffworth, Tavares, addressed the Board to discuss the signs placed along the highways denoting the Tavares city limits. He stated that the signs are very misleading as the signs are not located on the actual boundary lines. Mr. Ford, County Attorney, informed Mr. Sheffworth that he should direct his questions to the City of Tavares. He stated that several years ago the cities annexed a lot of the road right-of-ways into the city limits and further stated that the cities did not need the approval from the County Commission to annex those right-of-ways.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS/ROAD% COUNTY & STATE
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for full payment to Lake Contracting, CO. for Moore Street (portion).Project No. SA-38 in the amount of $17,542.00; and accepted Moore Street (portion) #l-5437, into the County maintenance system.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment for the following projects:
1. Final payment to Hewitt Contracting Co., Inc.
for Project No. 8-85, Radio Road, in the amount
of $85,040.47.
2. of $129,074.40.Partial payment to Hewitt Contracting Co., Inc. for Project No. SA-31, Sorrento Shores, in the amount
3. Final payment to Asphalt Pavers, Inc. for Project No. 10-85, C-561A, in the amount of $89,007.45.
4. Partial payment to Paquette Paving Co., Inc. for Project No. SA-20, Springs, Bath & Yacht Club, in the amount of $41,467.64.
BONDS/ROAD PROJECTS
Discussion occurred regarding setting up a policy to regulate performance bonds for future road contracts. The Board directed Mr. Ford, County Attorney, to research implementing a policy through County regulations or ordinances regulating performance bonds.
COUNTY PROPERTY/RIGHT-OF-WAYS, ROADS & EASEMENTS
Mrs. Katherine A. McDonald, County Administrator's Office, informed the Board that a request had been received from Marion and Mark Manning for a 60 foot easement from the County to their property. She stated that tests had been done on the property to see how much clay was located on the property. She stated that the tests indicated there was very little clay on the property; therefore, the County Administrator was recanmending the County give the Mannings an easement.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Marion and Mark Manning for a 60 foot easement from the County to their property.
BIDS/ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise resurfacing of 5658 at an estimated cost of $105,024.00.
PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for a one- time maintenance from William C. Eyerly on Patio Point Road at a cost of $210.00.
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:
Robert B. Barnes - Appaloosa Trail
Dale Dooley - Appaloosa Trail
Harvey G. Smith - Appaloosa Trail
Gregory W. & Linda W. Anderson - Lake Norris Road, #4-7187
AMBULANCE-HOSPTIAL DISTRICTS/EMERGENCY SERVICES
The Board postponed the request for approval of the Certif- icate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Leesburg Regional Medical Center ambulance service until the proposals for the consolidation of the ambulance districts have been received.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/COUNTY ATTORNEY/PERSONNEL
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Rod Martin, Assistant Personnel Manager, to attend the Florida Asso- ciation of Attorneys Seminar "Coping with the Fair Labor Standards Act" in Tampa, Florida, August 23, 1985, at an anticipated cost of $200.00.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Mr. Ford, County Attorney, or his representative to attend the meeting with Mr. Martin.
AGRICULTURE CENTER/BIDS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board awarded the bid for the greenhouse restoration project for the Agriculture Center to Sorrento Service, Inc. in the amount of $3,975.73, which was the only bid received.
ORDINANCES/TAX COLLECTOR
At 1O:OO a.m. the Chairman announced that the advertised time had arrived for the Public Hearing to consider adoption of an Ordinance increasing occupational license fees.
It was noted that the proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the July 19, and July 30, 1985, editions of The Orlando Sentinel, Lake Little Sentinel.
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, presented the Board with a copy of the proposed ordinance and gave a brief summary on the history of the occupational license ordinance. He stated that the proposed increase in fees was the first increase since the ordinance was first adopted in 1972.
Mr. T. Keith Hall, Tax Collector, was present to discuss the proposed ordinance with the Board. He stated that none of the fees collected goes to the State. The fees go to the County and the municipalities on a 53% (County) - 47% (municipalities) split.
Mr. Ford pointed out that only the fees are changed in the proposed ordinance, the rest of the ordinance remains the same as was adopted in 1972.
Mr. Hall explained that there had been a change in the Florida Statutes, which provided compensation to the Tax Collector's Office for the handling of the occupational license fees. He stated that the administrative costs in handling the fees was approximately $25,000-$35,000 a year. He stated that since that portion of the Florida Statutes has been repealed, he would be doing some cost accounting to use a portion of the fees as a commission to recoup some of the costs, for example, postage, labor, forms, etc.
Mr. Dwayne Hines, Mt. Dora, addressed the Board to discuss the occupational license fees in general. Mr. Ford stated that the problems that Mr. Hines has discussed did not pertain to occupational license fees. He stated that his questions should be directed to the Board of Building Examiners.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board placed the proposed ordinance on the floor on its second and final 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 LICENSES: PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR DISPOSITION OF REVENUES; 'TERMS OF LICENSES, TRANSFER OF LICENSES AND DATES F OR PAYMENT OF LICENSE TAXES; MAKING I T 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: REPEALING LAKE COUNTY ORDINANCE 1972-3; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and
carried unanimously, the Board adopted Ordinance 1985-16 as read
on its second and final reading by title only.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA CONT.
APPOIN'PMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/CODE VIOLATIONS/COMMITTEES --
At this time Commr. Burhans turned the Chairmanship over to
Commr. Carson.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board appointed Mr. Bill Dalton to the Code Enforce- ment Board in the capacity of subcontractor.
Commr. Burhans was not present for the vote.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board reappointed Mr. Robert Glass to the Code Enforcement Board in the capacity of a member at large.
Commr. Deems was not present for the vote.
At this time Commr. Carson turned the Chairmanship over to Commr. Burhans.
BONDS/SUBDIVISIONS/ROADS, COUNTY & STATE
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried, the Board approved to accept the following roads in Forestdel Subdivision into the County maintenance system: #4- 6384, Forestdel Drive, and #4-6484, Glenwood Circle, and approved to release the letter of credit in the amount of $109,549.00, and accepted a maintenance bond in the amount of $10,389.00.
Commr .Deems was not present for the vote.
BONDS - MOBILE HOME
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and
carried, the Board approved the request of Madeline D. Land, Sugarloaf Mountain Area, District #3, 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 understanding that the mobile home will be removed upon the completion of the conventional dwelling unit or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners.
Commr. Deems was not present for the vote.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the following requests for renewal of their mobile home bonds:
1 . Markus Fields, Cassia Station Area, District #4
2 . Randell L. Harvey, Grand Island Area, District #5
3 . Lenore P. Thomas, Leesburg Area, District #l
4 . Harry L. Mantor, Leesburg Area, District #2
5 . John A. Weary, Groveland Farms Area, District #2
Commr . Deems was not present for the vote.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried, the Board approved cancellation of the following mobile home bonds:
1 .Stasia Kewitz
2 . Richard Reed
Commr. Deems was not present for the vote.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the County Administrator's Office to purchase an additional 31MB disk drive for the Digital Micro PDP-11 computer at an approximate cost of $3,200.00.
BIDS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board granted permission for the Purchasing Department to bid the following for the budget year 1985-86:
Lime Rock Office Supplies
Asphaltic Concrete Culvert Pipe
Batteries Scrap Metal
BONDS - CONTRACTOR
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following contractor bonds, new and cancellations:
NEW
4225-85 Gordon L. Peshek, Jr. (Master Electrician)
4283-85 Edward R. Feagin d/b/a Alachua Electric (Electrical)
4284-85 Arthur E. Lee, Jr. (Residential)
4286-85 K. Bruce Southwell (Plumbing)
4287-86 Michael P. Hanley d/b/a Tri T Electric Co ., Inc. (Electrical)
4289-85 Thomas Dominessy d/b/a T & S Construction
4290-85 David P. Sessions (Marine Construction)(Residential)
4291-85 Jerry D. Rhode (Swimming Pool Maintenance )
CANCELLATIONS
0112 Gunter Witting
0146 Angel Blanca d/b/a Angel's Electric Co., Inc.
0631 Charles G. Hall
0946 Jack E. Retey
3040 Mark Montgomery
LICENSES & PERMITS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following gun permits
and bonds:
NEW
Harry A. Woellmer, Jr.
David L. Adams
Donald R. Drury, Sr.
Harley E. Evans
Ossie Reid
RENEWALS
Willodean Shrout
John D. Pease, III
Clarence E. Holmes
Robert L. Brown
Charles E. Bludsworth
Charles T. Parker
Gail A. Grimes
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/INDIGENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of Warrant #50055 through Warrant #50460 for the following accounts:
General Revenue Fine & Forfeiture
County Transportation Trust Revenue Sharing
Road Impact Mosquito Control
Law Library Aquatic Weed
Section 8 Law Enforcement Trust Fund
Fish Conservation Certificate of Indebtedness
Private Industry Council Landfills
Countywide Library Special Assessments
The motion also included payment for the following indigents for the month of August:.MS. Flora Mann for Mike Polk - $50.00 Oakwood Apartments for Mary Woods - $50.00
CHECKS RECEIVED/TAX COLLECTOR
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board accepted a check in the amount of $27.00 from T. Keith Hall, Tax Collector, for unclaimed redemption moneys.
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Distribution of Revenue, Traffic/Criminal Cases for the following weeks:
July 12, 1985 - ($13,390.56) July 19, 1985 - ($11,047.22)
July 26, 1985 - ($12,560.61) July 31, 1985 - ($ 6,491.41)
Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.
CLERK/COURTS-JUDGES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved and authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the Satisfaction of Judgment for Gabrial Chavis in the amount of $250.00, Case #85-122-MM-A-01, Traffic Division.
Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.
ASSESSMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the aoard approved and authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the following Satisfaction of Assessment Liens: Sorrento Shores
Ford Motor Credit Company $2,091.47
Florida Fruitland Park Tropical Homesites
E. R. & Dorothy Reynolds $ 691.00
Demes Nemeth 1,377.88
Joanna Shores
David G. Stratton & Douglas A. Yerkes $ 498.86
Laurel Lea Subdivisioq
Wilfred & Dora Goldthorpe $ 621.35
Forty Eight Estates
Annette E. Gitts $ 701.77
Western Shores
Wayne A. & Dora Jo Proctor $1,061.12
Garcias Subdivision
Jessie Jones, Sr. $ 438.47
Subdivision Sparks Village
Robert C. & Belle Jeanette Hillman $ 260.84
Commr . Smoak was not present for the vote.
ELECTIONS
Mrs. Emogene Stegall, Supervisor of Elections, addressed the Board requesting that Precinct 19 be split and that Precinct 48 be created. She stated that Precinct 19 would then have 1164 voters and Precinct 48 would have 1055 voters.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the recommendation of Mrs. Stegall to split Precinct 19 and create Precinct 48.
Mrs. Stegall requested that Precinct 11 be split and that Precinct 49 be created. She stated that Precinct 11 would then have 892 voters and Precinct 49 would have 1260.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the recommendation of Mrs. Stegall to split Precinct 11 and create Precinct 49.
ELECTIONS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of Mrs. Emogene Stegall, Supervisor of Elections, and declared the following voting machines as surplus:
County Property Number County Property Number
7951 7958
7959 7960
7961 7962
7963 7964
7965 7966
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ELECTIONS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and
carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Mrs. Emogene Stegall, Supervisor of Elections, to purchase 14 voting machines from Indian River County at a cost of $100.00 each,.provided after inspection by Mrs. Stegall the machines are in good operating condition.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the aoard approved the request from Sheriff Griffin to purchase two (2) Speed Queen Superload II Washer/Extractors from J & J Commercial Laundry Sales and Leasing Company in the amount of $2,450.00, each.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR/COMMUNICATION
Commr . Deems informed the Board that Mr. Bill Floyd is interested in selling the County additional land located near the property the County purchased from Mr. Floyd on Dewey Robbins Road. The Board directed Mr. Willett, County Administrator, to review the request and report back to the Board.
COMMUNICATIONS/OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Mr. Steve Richey, representing the Economic Development Council, addressed the Board and introduced members present from the Lake County Racing Regatta Committee: John McCoy, Jack Pae, and Bertha Walters-Colwell.
Mrs. Bertha Walters-Colwell addressed the Board and introduced Mr. Gary King and Mr. Dave Cougers, who were present to give a presentation requesting permission to hold a powerboat regatta for Memorial Day weekend in 1986 on Lake Eustis.
Mr. Cougers, Sun Coast Power Boat Association of St. Petersburg, addressed the Board and gave a short film presenta- tion on an actual bat race.
Mr. John McCoy informed the Board that the reason they were present at today's meeting was to obtain moral support from the Board. He stated that the Committee did not need any financial assistance from the County, but that they may need some in-kind services such as County parking facilities. He also discussed the economical impact that the boat race would have on Lake County.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board endorsed, conceptually, the request made to support the powerboat regatta in Lake County and that the County assist the Lake County Racing Regatta Comittee in whatever way possible, based upon the presentation.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following requests from Sheriff Griffin:
3. The amount of $291.31 to reimburse the Lake County Sheriff's Department for expenses incurred in sending Sheriff Griffin to the "National Sheriff's Association Annual Informative Conference" in Dallas, Texas, held June 18-21, 1985.
4. The amount of $1,871.40 to reimburse the Lake County Sheriff's Department for expenses incurred in sending Major Wayne D. Allen to the "FBI Retraining Session" in Tampa, Florida, held July 16-19, 1985, $80.00; Captain James Horner to the "FBI Retraining Session" also in Tampa and held on the same dates, $421.40; Lt. John Collins to the "Florida Intelligence Conference' in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, held July 9-12, 1985, $242.00.
5. The amount of $312.00 to pay the Lake-Sumter Community College for expenses incurred in sending Corrections Officers R. W. Bensley and G. P. Frizzelle to the Term 3B 1984-85 Basic Corrections Recruit Courses held at the Lake-Sumter Community College.
6. The amount of $525.60 to reimburse the Lake County Sheriff's Department for expenses incurred in sending Deputy Melvin to the "International Association for Identification Educational Seminar & Conference" in Savannah, Georgia held July 21-26, 1985.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/AGRICULTURE CENTER/BUDGET TRANSFERS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Agriculture Center for funds from the 4-H Youth account in the sum of $507.00 for expenses for 4 delegates and 1 leader to attend Florida 4-H Congress in Gainesville, July 29 - August 2, 1985.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/AGRICULTURE CENTER/BUDGET TRANSFERS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Agriculture Center to purchase a GE Model GSD 600 D dishwasher from General Electric in the amount of $294.00. The motion also included the following budget transfers:
$294.00 from account number 001-537-1-00-43-000-462
"Equipment Maintenance" to account number
001-537-1-00-43-000-640 "New Equipment".
COMMUNICATIONS/COMMISSIONERS
The Board referred a letter received from the State of Florida, Commission on Ethics pertaining to applicability of financial disclosure law to local board members to Mr. Ford, County Attorney, for review.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 11:05 a.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would
recess until 11:20 a.m.
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/WATER AUTHORITY
Mr. William C. Davis, Lake County Water Authority, addressed the Board requesting approval of the Department of Natural Resources, State Aquatic Plant Control Funding Program Resolution.
Mr. Philip Yoder and Mr. Eric Cotsenmoyer, Mosquito Control, informed the Board that they had no objections to the request.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the Chairman to sign the Department of Natural Resources, State Aquatic Plant Control Funding Program Resolution as recommended by Mr. Davis.
SIGNS/WATER RESOURCES
Commr. Smoak addressed the Board to discuss the placement of commercial advertising signs in the navigable waterways in Lake County.
Mr. Davis, Water Authority, informed the Board that he had researched the Florida Statutes and it states that if the signs are placed in navigable waters (located in the water), there is a rule which states that an application has to be made to the U.S. Coast Guard and the Department of Natural Resources for approval to place obstructions in the waters.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Staff and Mr. Ford, County Attorney, to devise a proposed ordinance prohibiting commercial advertising in the wetlands area and the navigable waterways in Lake County.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 11:25 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.
LANDFILLS/RESOLUTION
Mr. Roland Lewis, Solid Waste Manager, addressed the Board to discuss a request for the increase in landfill fees. He stated that the reasoning behind adding additional categories to the fee schedule was to make it easier on the landfill attendant to collect the appropriate fee with the amount of waste being disposed at the landfill.
Mr. Lewis stated that one of the major reasons for the increase in fees was for the purpose of purchasing scales for the Astatula Landfill. Discussion occurred regarding the purchase of scales which had been previously installed at the Bellview weigh stations. Mr. Lewis stated that those scales are still available. He stated that a quote had been received from Hewitt Contracting Company, Inc. in April, 1984, that they would install the scales
and build a scale house at any landfill in Lake County for the
price of $41,104.00. The Board directed Mr. Lewis to contact Mr.
Hewitt and obtain an up-to-date quote.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the necessary signatures on a Resolution increasing the landfill fees, effective October 1, 1985, as follows:
Cars, station wagon w/seats $2.00
Pickups, van w/seats 3.00
Pickups w/sideboards & vans w/o seats 5.00
Trailers not larger than 6X8 3.00
Trailers (6X8) w/sideboards 5.00
Large limbs, tree stumps 3.00
cubic yard (15.00 ton)
Tires 5.00
cubic yard (20.00 ton)
Small dead animals 8.00 load
Cities & Commercial 2.00
cubic yard (8.00 ton*)
Astor Transfer Station 2.25
cubic yard
cars 2.25
pickups 3.25
Paisley Transfer Station 2.25
cubic yard
cars 2.25
pickups 3.25
POLLUTION CONTROL/ORDINANCES
Ms. Paulette Muller, Pollution Control Manager, addressed the Board to discuss recommendations for a local ordinance for the construction of structures on Dora Canal and Helena Run. She stated complaints have been received from residents objecting to boat docks and seawalls being constructed in the Dora Canal. She stated that she had met with Mr. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney's Office, to discuss the County's current procedure in permitting boat docks and seawalls. She explained that the County does not have a local ordinance and there is nothing located in the Pollution Control Rules on permitting of these structures. She further explained that the County has an agreement with the Army Corps of Engineers. She stated that there are three agencies which have jurisdiction over any structures in bodies of water: Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Natural Resources, and the Department of Environmental Regulations. She stated that the Pollution Control Department has a working agreement with DER through the local program agreement in that the Department must uphold all rules and regulations of DER. She presented the Board with a copy of a local permitting agreement Lake County has with the Army Corps of Engineers.
Ms. Muller discussed with the Board a situation in permitting a boat dock on the Dora Canal.
Discussion occurred regarding the adoption of a local ordinance. Ms. Muller stated that Lake County could adopt an ordinance more stringent than the guidelines from the State which are currently being used by Lake County. She further stated that she could contact individuals with the Department of Natural Resources in Tallahassee and the Army Corps of Engineers to discuss some type of agreement. Commr. Smoak stated that he felt a central permitting agency was needed and felt that Ms. Muller should meet with the other agencies to discuss the problems.
Mr. Will Davis, Water Authority, addressed the Board to comment on permitting structures in waterways. Be stated that he was concerned with navigation problems. He stated that there was a problem with access canals to mobile home parks. He stated that the Board should adopt a minimum width to allow access in the canals.
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, suggested that Pollution Control and Water Authority work together with the County Attorney's Office and Public Works Department to prepare a proposed ordinance to give some controls on permitting boat docks and seawalls.
Ms. Paulette Muller addressed the Board to discuss a proposed fee schedule for the Lake County Pollution Control Department. She explained to the Board each category which was listed on the proposed fee schedule.
Discussion occurred regarding the intention of the Pollution Control Department placing a fee for out-of-county haulers and waiving the fee for in-county haulers, as it would pertain to sludge. Mr. Ford stated that he did not feel there would be a problem with charging out-of-county haulers and not in-county haulers, but that he would like to do further research before a decision is made.
Discussion also occurred regarding a fee for surface water analyses. Ms. Muller stated that she was not in favor of performing any type of water analyses for citizens as she did not want to compete with private laboratories.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to endorse the concept of a consolidated permitting system to be handled by the Pollution Control Board and request that the staff and the County Attorney's Office and Lake County Water Authority prepare a draft ordinance for review by the Board of County Commissioners.
Discussion continued regarding the proposed fee schedule. The Board discussed charging the fees to governmental agencies. Mrs. McDonald, County Administrator's Office, informed the Board that the County does not charge any governmental taxing entity a fee as of this date. It was the feeling of the Board that the fee schedule should be reviewed further before a decision is made. It was also the feeling of the Board that the Pollution Control Board should review the proposed fee schedule and give their input to the Board before any final action is taken.
ORDINANCE/PLANNING/ZONING
Mr. Jerry Sexton, Director of Development, addressed the Board to discuss the ordinance pertaining to lots of record. He stated that the Department was having problems with the way the ordinance was worded in regards to the street requirements. He stated that staff was recommending that the portion of the ordinance pertaining to street requirements be rewritten. He stated that in simplifying that section, there would be less staff time involved in administering the street requirements. Currently the lots of record states that a lot of record created prior to 1971, can receive a building permit if it is on a County maintained road, or if it is on an unmaintained road, 50% of the lots have to be individually owned. He stated that the staff would like the ordinance to state that any lots on an unmaintained street, at the time a building permit is issued, the individual signs an agreement with the County agreeing to a lien assessment and have that document recorded. He stated that there is a problem with this procedure as, in some cases, there are subdivisions that the majority of the lots, approximately 60% to 100% are owned by one developer. He also explained he was proposing another section on the street requirements which state that if an individual/developer owns 60% or more of the lots on a street, then only one building permit will be issued for all of the lots located on that street or the individual/developer can pave the street to enable him to obtain the additional building permits for the remainder of the lots..
Mr. Sexton also suggested placing conditions on the variances in which the property owner would sign a lien assessment for the paving of the street.
The Board also discussed replatting an existing subdivision to meet the current regulations. Mr. Sexton stated that he felt the old subdivisions should be replatted.
The Board also discussed the definition of a lot of record. Discussion also occurred of previous action taken by the Board of not adopting the zoning and subdivision regulations as outlined
in Chapter 163 of the Florida Statutes.
The Board directed Mr. Sexton to study the portion of the ordinance relating to lots of record further, hold possible workshop meetings, and report back to the Board with a recommendation in writing.
BONDS
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, addressed the Board and stated that Scotty's was requesting a one million dollar industrial revenue bond. He stated that Mr. Minkoff, County Attorney's Office, would be presenting the request to the Board at the next meeting on August 13, 1985.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
GLENN C. BURHANS, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK
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