A REGULAR MEETING O F THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

OCTOBER 15, 1985

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, October 15, 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.; Thomas J. Windram; and C. A. "Lex" Deems. Others present were: Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; James C. Watkins, Clerk; Michael C. Willett, County Administrator; Katherine A. McDonald, County Administrator's Office: Robert Wilson, Finance Director: and Sandra Carter, Secretary.

James C. Watkins, Clerk, gave the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Carson.

LICENSES & PERMITS

On a motion by Ccmmr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following gun permits and bonds:

NEW RENEWALS

William J. Brassell Dan L. Jenkins

Elizabeth M. Wass de Czeqe Roy F. Durfee, Sr.

Albert Wass de Czeqe Steven A. Greene

Karen Rae Thomas Lillian W Hendrix

Riley E. Smith Frederick A. Ladd, Jr.

Mary Herndon James A. Beard

Additions Wilbur W. Brown

D.P. Wilder Harry Pinqston

Terry K. Horsley Wesley H. Harrison

James E. Peter

James N. Flach



RONDS - CONTRACTOR

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following contractor bonds:

NEW

306-86 Ralph Kaschai d/b/a Cahi Signs (Sign Contractor)

4059-86 Dale H. Judy d/b/a Circle D Plumbing (Plumbing

4210-86 Carl Munn (Mechanical)

BIDS/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to award Culvert Pipe Bid #005-234-086A to Gator Culvert, Sanford, Florida and Armco, Orlando, Florida.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/INDIGENTS

On a motion by Ccmmr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of Warrant #51711 through Warrant #51970 for the following accounts

County Transportation Trust

Mosquito Control

Countywide Library

Law Library

Paisley Fire District

Countywide Fire District

Northeast Hospital

Northwest Ambulance

Pasco Fire District

South Lake Fire District

Special Assessments

Road Impact



General Revenue

Landfills

Private Industry Council

Fine & Forfeiture

Section 8

Aquatic Weed

Northeast Ambulance

Bassville Fire District

Northwest Fire District

Mt. Plymouth Fire District

Revenue Sharing

The motion also included payment for the following indigents for the month of October:

Mrs. Marie LaRocque for George Inglis - $50.00

L. B. Groves for Beatrice Miller - $50.00

Helmut G. Kuehl for Erma Dyal - $50.00

REPORTS/PROPERTY APPRAISER

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Distribution of Revenue, Traffic/Criminal Cases for the week ending October 4, 1985, in the amount of $8,862.16.

Included in the motion was acknowledgment of receipt of Statement of Revenues, Expenditures & Changes in Fund Balance - Budget & Actual from Mr. Ed Havill, Property Appraiser.

APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/LIBRARIES/COMMITTEES

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board reappointed Brenda vonHartmann, Rev. Terry Jackson, Dayle Matthews, and James Gregg to the County-wide Library System Board.

LAWS & LEGISLATION/COURTHOUSE

Mr. James C. Watkins, Clerk, addressed the Board regarding the new "Florida Clean Indoor Air Act". He stated that he is waiting for the constitutional officers to inform him of the areas that they wish to designate as "smoking" areas. Once he receives this information, he will report back to the Board. He stated that the law, as he understands it, is more restrictive perhaps than first imagined. He discussed areas that are prohibited as "smoking" areas as well as areas that are designated as "smoking" areas. He stated that it is not mandatory to have an area for smoking, but if you do not designate an area as such it is automatically a "No Smoking" area. A public building is considered a "NO Smoking" area until otherwise designated. If you violate the law, a first offense is a $100.00 fine; a second offense, and every offense thereafter, is a $500.00 fine per violation with proceeds going to the Fine & Forfeiture Fund.

Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated he would research the bill

further and report back to the Board with his findings when the

Board reconvenes at 2:00 p.m.

MINUTES

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of October 8, 1985, as corrected.

COMMITTEES/INSURANCE

Commr. Carson addressed the Board to discuss a telephone conference held between himself: Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney; Mr. James Watkins, Clerk; Ms. Kathy Barnett, Insurance Coordinator; and two consultants with the firm of Siver & Associates, St. Petersburg, regarding the County's general liability coverage, proposals received from Hartford, and the pending cancellation of this coverage by the Home Insurance Company. Discussion was also held regarding the possibility of self-insuring general liability exposures . The Insurance Committee felt that it was not proper action to canmit the County to a $127,000.00 premium for a total.aggregate of $200,000.00 coverage on general liability insurance. The Committee recommends that the County not purchase general liability insurance at this point in time; but instead, to set aside a sum of money, as much as the Finance Department and the Board can come up with, to put in some type of inviolate trust from the Contingency Account to became self-insured.

Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney recanmended setting aside $150,000.00 fran the Contingency Account this year, for the purpose of self-insuring the County for general liability insurance, and possibly setting aside $150,000.00 next year as well.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously the Board accepted the report of the Insurance Committee and the recommendation that the County Administrator's Office, working with the Clerk, the County Attorney and Commr. Carson bring back a firm recanmendation as to the methodology, setting aside those funds which are available this year, for a self-insurance program, on general liability insurance.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/AMBULANCES-HOSPITAL DISTRICTS/BUDGETS

Mr. Zeb Osborne. attorney representing Waterman Medical Center, addressed the Board regarding an additional item in the previously submitted bid proposal, for the purchase of Med-9. Waterman Medical Center hopes to have the console in operation the last week in October, if the County authorizes them to go ahead with the purchase of the unit at this time and be reimbursed by the County at a later date. If normal County bid procedures are followed, it will probably be December before Med- could be purchased and in operation. Waterman Medical Center is still doing dual dispatch, due to the fact that they, as yet, do not have Med-9. They need Med-9 in order for them to be able to dispatch for the entire County.

Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, suggested that Waterman

Medical Center be given the authorization to purchase the Med-9

system and send the County the bill in order for them to go ahead

with installation procedures.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak. seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board authorized Waterman Medical Center to purchase the Med-9 system from Tidmore's Electronic Sales & Service, low bidder, at a cost of $8,063.00 and present the bill to the County for payment.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT/COMMUNICATIONS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Planning Department to investigate and work with Commr. Smoak or Commr. Carson regarding the necessary procedures to take official action to apply to the Public Service Commission for consolidation of the 904 area code to the Lake County line, exclusive of that area in eastern Lake County which has the dual 904/305 area code.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Sheriff Griffin to amend the 1985-86 budget to include an insurance refund check in the amount of $9,429.00, in order for a replacement vehicle to be purchased.

On a motion by Ccmmr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Sheriff Griffin for reimbursement of $520.00 to the Lake County Sheriff's Department for expenses incurred in a correspondence course in Civil and Criminal Identification and Investigation from the American Institute of Applied Science of Syracuse, N.Y. for Identification Technician VanAlton Melvin frcm March 1 through Sept. 17, 1985, pursuant to Florida Statute 943.25(8)a, Lake County Ordinance 1982-l.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA

PLANNING DEPARTMENT

Mr. Dan Kotulla, Director of Planning, presented the Board with the following memorandums regarding amendments to the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act as follows:

(1) SUMMARY OF AMENDMENTS TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ACT.



(2) LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION ACT - LEGAL STATUS OF COMPREHENSIVE PLANS

(3) LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION ACT - RELATIONSHIP OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS

(4) LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION ACT - COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ELEMENT

REVISIONS

Discussion occurred regarding the list of revisions and amendments to the above named Act, with no action being taken.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PLANNING DEPARTMENT

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Colleen Logan, Assistant Planner, to attend the Workshop for Community Development Block Grant from October 29 through October 30, 1985 in Sarasota, Florida, at a total cost of $150.00.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS/SUBDIVISIONS

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for final payment to Hewitt Contracting Company for Project No. SA-37 Sorrento Shores Subdivision in the amount of $94,244.80.

PUBLIC WORKS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for one-time maintenance on Fisherman's Road (Section 27, Township 17, Range 28) for Mrs. Lyn Anderson at a cost of $90.00.

PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for a revision on one-time maintenance fees as follows:

water truck @ $25.00 per hr.

clay in place @ 7.50 per cu. yd.

grader time @ 40.00 per hr.

5 yard dump truck @ 25.00 per hr.

14 yard dump truck @ 35.00 per hr.

limerock in place @ 10.00 per ton

asphalt cement in place @ 60.00 per ton

front end loader @ 45.00 per hr.

sand in place @ 7.50 per cu. yd.

mixer @ 65.00 per hr.

roller @ 40.00 per hr.

140 hp bulldozer @ 55.00 per hr.

sm. rubber tired backhoe @ 35.00 per hr.

CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to revise the contract with Marion County to reflect revised equipment costs.

ROADS - COUNTY & STATE/RESOLUTIONS/SIGNS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to increase the speed limit on #l-5433 Radio Road from Highway 441 to Jackson Road from 30 m.p.h. to 45 m.p.h.

RESOLUTIONS/SUBDIVISIONS/ROADS - COUNTY & STATE

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to accept the following roads in the Sorrento Shores Subdivision into the County maintenance system:

Bay Avenue #4-1689

Leeward Street #4-7789

Windward Avenue #4-7691

Harbor Way #4-7690A

Anchor Avenue #4-7790

Pelican Street #4-7790A

DEEDS/RIGHT-OF-WAYS, ROADS & EASEMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to accept the following right-of-way deeds:

Johnnie B. Tate -- Altoona Road #5-8375

J. V./Linda Walden -- Oswalt Road #3-0840

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/LANDFILLS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Roland Lewis to attend the Fall Seminar of the Governmental Refuse Collection and Disposal Association on October 31 and November 1, 1985, in Jacksonville, Florida, at an estimated cost of $86.00.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for payment to Lake Contracting Company for Project No. 11-85 Emeralda Island in the amount of $78,411.40.

ASSESSMENTS

Mrs. Katherine McDonald, County Administrator's Office, addressed the Board to discuss the special assessments for road paving in Mt. Plymouth. She stated that she had met with the Executive Board of the Mt. Plymouth Homeowner's Association re- garding this project. Discussion centered on two collector roads in Mt. Plymouth, Prestwick and Exmoor, on which the Mt. Plymouth Golf Course runs the entire length on one side. Mrs. McDonald presented the Board with several alternative assessment methods, based on Prestwick Avenue only, which is approximately 7,300' in length, using $25.00 per foot for a construction cost estimate of $182,500.00, as follows:

(1) Normal County method:



50% County 50% Property Owners

$91,250.00 $91,250.00 = $6.25' x 7,300' = $45,625.00

for golf course

(2) Preferred method proposed by homeowners:



60% County 30% Lot Owners 10% Golfcourse

$109,500.00 $54,750.00 = $7.50' $18,250.00 = $2.50'

(3) Alternate method proposed by homeowners:



50% County 33% Lot Owners 17% Golf Course

$91,250.00 $60,225.00 = $8.25' $31,025.00 = $4.25'

(4) Alternative method proposed by Commr. Windram:



55% County 30% Lot Owners 15% Golf Course

$100,375.00 $54,750.00 = $7.50' $27,375.00 = $3.75'

Mrs. McDonald stated that she is scheduled to meet with the Homeowner's Association again at their general meeting on November 14, 1985, and needs to have a decision as to what the Board wishes to do regarding these two roads prior to that meeting.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board authorized Mrs. McDonald to meet with the Executive Board of the Mt. Plymouth Homeowner's Association and negotiate with them using Alternate Method No. 3, or any variation thereof, that would have the County contributing 50% of the cost, regarding Prestwick Avenue only.

Commr . Windram and Commr. Smoak voted "NO".

ASSESSMENTS

Mr. Michael Willett, County Administrator, brought before the Board the feelings of the Mt. Plymouth Homeowner's Association that the interest rates on lien assessments should be lower. He stated that the banks would probably give the County a 7% rate. At this time the County is charging 12% to the homeowners.

Commr. Smoak pointed out that the interest rates were never intended to make money, and that when the rate was set up, it was set up considerably below the market price, at the time, to encourage the people to utilize the program so that the roads could be improved.

Commr. Smoak made a motion that for FY 1986 the rate be amended to read one point over the current New York prime rate which would be 10.5%. The motion died for lack of a second.

COUNTY PROPERTY/STATE AGENCIES

Discussion occurred regarding the property lying between the Animal Shelter and the State Licensing Facility being made avail- ible to the Sunrise Workshop.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board authorized Mr. Michael Willett, County Administrator, to negotiate with Mr. Roy Howard and others at the Sunrise Workshop, regarding the land lying between the Animal Shelter and the State Licensing Facility on Hwy. 561, for the use of the Sunrise Workshop.

BONDS - MOBILE HOME

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Ronnie Rhodes, Buckhill Road Area, District #3, to live in a mobile home on the same piece of property on which his conventional dwelling unit is being built, subject to the proper bonds being posted and with the understanding that the mobile home will be removed upon the completion of the conventional dwelling unit or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following requests for renewal of mobile home bonds:

1. Michael B. Fashaw, Eustis Area, District #l

2. Harland Fogle, Jr., Whitehair Bridge Area, District #5

3. Glenn Turner, Jr., Groveland Area, District #2

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved cancellation of the mobile home bond for John A. Weary.

CODE VIOLATIONS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Ccmmr. Windram and carried, the Board approved the request to reduce the order of fine for Robert Burdick frcm $1,945.00 to $300.00 (CEB #14484) based upon the recommendation of the Code Enforcement Board.

Commr. Deems was not present for the vote.

CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS

Discussion occurred regarding the Mutual Fire Protection Agreements and Mutual Aid Agreements for the Lake County volunteer fire departments.

Mr. Michael Willett, County Administrator, stated that there were some problems with the City of Clermont in that they had changed the contract and would not start delivering service until January 1, 1986. If the City of Clennont were to use over 300 gallons of water, South Lake or Minneola would have to come in and take care of the rest of the fire, as 300 gallons is the maximum that they can carry due to the fact that they do not have a tanker.

Commr. Smoak informed the Board that he had just come back from ten days vacation and was unaware of any problems with the contract until he received a call from one of the City council members last night. He feels that something could be worked out but stated that the City of Clenont simply does not have the equipment at this time.

Mr. Chuck Sowers, Fire Coordinator, addressed the Board and stated that he had had conversations with the Fire Chief and the City Manager trying to renegotiate the contract. He stated that he could not accept the contract with the changes that had been made and asked if they could go back to the original contract in which it was agreed that the City of Clermont would serve the area outside for $13,500.00 and serve it just like any other cities were doing, giving a reasonable amount of service, even if it meant purchasing a used tanker.

In the discussion with Mr. Wayne Saunders, City Manager for the City of Clermont, he explained to Mr. Sowers the City's position that they did not want to buy any tankers or any equipment to go outside the City's limits. Mr. Sowers stated that he informed Mr. Saunders that at present he felt that it would be better to go ahead and split the area up between South Lake and Minneola and perhaps talk about another contract next year when they may be in a better position to look at some kind of tanker equipment recommended that the funding for the City of Minneola be increased fran $58,000.00 to $68,000.00 and that the funding for the South Lake Fire District be increased from $44,502.00 - $50,000.00.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for signatures on the Mutual Fire Protection Agreements and Mutual Aid Agreements for the following volunteer fire departments:

Altoona Volunteer Fire Dept. $30,800.00

Astatula Volunteer Fire Dept. 55,500.oo

Astor Volunteer Fire Dept. 42,200.OO

Dona Vista Volunteer Fire Dept. 49,700.oo

Forest Hills Volunteer Fire Dept. 18,200.OO

Lake Jem Volunteer Fire Dept. 22,ooo.oo

Meadows Volunteer Fire Dept. 17,915.oo

Mid-Florida Lakes Volunteer Fire Dept. 34,000.00

Montverde Mobile Home Park Vol. Fire Dept. 4,849.OO

Okahumpka Volunteer Fire Dept. 53,250.OO

Yalaha Volunteer Fire Dept. 53,250.OO

Pine Lakes Volunteer Fire Dept. 23,200.OO

Sun Lake Volunteer Fire Dept. 6,441.OO

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for signatures on the Contracts and Mutual Aid Agreements for the following city fire departments and approved to increase the funding for the City of Minneola and South Lake Fire District as stated above, should the City of Clermont decline to enter into an agreement with the County by November 5, 1985:

lermont Mutual Aid Agreement Only

Groveland $27,000.00

Mascotte 12,300.OO

Minneola 68,000.00

Mt. Dora 8,179.OO.

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 County Administrator's agenda.

ROAD CLOSINGS - A Part of Mink Road - Petition No 396

Mr. Ed Warner, President of the Astor Forest Property Owners

Association, Astor Forest, appeared before the Board to support the recommendation of the County Administrator's Office for denial for drainage purposes. He also wanted to point out that approval of such closing would take away some of the rights that the property owners have to this road, which has been dedicated to the use of the public.

Mr. Andre J. Berton. Petitioner, appeared before the Board and stated that he was for vacation of the road. He would like a seawall or sand bed there to prevent erosion and also felt this would beautify the neighborhood.

Mrs. Mary Berton appeared before the Board and stated that the property in question had nothing to do with the road: that it looks like part of her property. She stated that she wants per- mission to clean the property for drainage. She further stated that water sets in puddles in front of her home due to lack of drainage and due to the fact that the land is low in that area.

Mr. Oscar Taylor, Astor Forest, appeared before the Board and stated that he felt that property owners should retain this portion of Mink Road based on the fact that they bought their property with the stipulation that they would have the rights to this road. This property is in litigation at present to find out who has authority to take away the rights of the property owners. It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the September 26, 1985, and October 3, 1985, editions of the Sentinel Stay, Lake Little Sentinel.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the County Administrator's Office and denied the road vacation on that part of Mink Road lying South of Lot 1, Block 91, East of the Northerly extension of the Easterly right-of-way line of Maple Road, North of Lot 16, Block 80, and West of a canal, all being in an unrecorded plat of Astor Forest Campsites, lying in Section 19, Township 15 South, Range 28 East, in Lake County, Florida, by Andre J. Berton, as per Petition No. 396.

ROAD CLOSINGS - A portion of unnamed road and plat - Plat

of Higley - Petition No. 397

No one present wished to discuss the request with the Board. It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on

hand as it appeared in the September 26, 1985, and October 3, 1985, editions of the Sentinel Star, Lake Little Sentinel.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the road vacation of an unnamed road running East/West in the middle of following described property, including all plat or lot lines: West l/2 of the West 3/4 of the SE l/4 of the NW l/4 of Section 1, Township 18 South, Range 25 East, Lake County, being part of Block 15, Plat of Higley, unrecorded, by Lawrence J. Semento, Attorney for William F. Wolcott, as per Petition No. 397.

ROAD CLOSINGS - A portion of St. Andrews Blvd. - Petition No. 398

No one present wished to discuss the request with the Board.

Mr. Michael Willett, County Administrator, noted that he has on file one (1) letter of objection to the vacation of the road. It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the September 26, 1985, and October 3, 1985, ditions of the Sentinel Star, Lake Little Sentinel.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the vacation of a part of St. Andrews Boulevard as shown on Map of Section 'IA", Mt. Plymouth, a subdivision in Lake County, Florida, as shown on plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 8, Pages 85-85d inclusive of the Public Records of Lake County, Florida, and being that part of said St. Andrews Boulevard running South frcm Pine Valley Drive to Lido Avenue, by F. I. Barker, as per Petition No. 398.

ROAD CLOSINGS - PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

Petition No 399 - A protion of First Street - Plat of Higley Mr. Robert L. Hartman, petitioner, addressed the Board from the audience and stated that he had made an error in the legal and had wished for the whole road to be advertised rather than a portion of it.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board granted permission to advertise to vacate that portion of the road known as First Street, on the Plat of Higley, Orange County Florida, now Lake County, Florida, that lies South of the North Boundary of Lot 1, Block 35, also described as the Northeast l/4 of the Northwest l/4 of the Northwest l/4, Section 12, Township 18 South, Range 25 East, Lake County, Florida, by Robert L. Hartman, as per Petition No. 399.

Petition No. 400 - All of Howard Avenue - Lake Gertrude Groves Subdivision

Mr. Lou Tally, Attorney representing petitioner, appeared before the Board and stated that there were three sets of petitioners that own both sides and behind the road right-of-way.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board granted permission to advertise to vacate all of Howard Avenue shown in the plat of Lake Gertrude Groves Subdivision, recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 27, Public Records of Lake County, Florida, lying South of Lots 1 thru 7, inclusive, and lying Northwest of Lots 8 and 19 thru 23, inclusive, less portion of street presently lying with the right- of-way of State Road 500 (U.S. Hwy. 441), by Lou Tally, Attorney for Hester S. Wise, as per Petition No. 400.

LAWS & LEGISLATION/IBRARIES/COMMITTEES/ORDINANCES

Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, discussed with the Board the approval to advertise an amendment to the ordinance for increasing the Law Library's filing fees.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board authorized approval to advertise an amendment to the ordinance for increasing the Law Library's filing fees.

FIRE DISTRICTS - FIRE DEE'ARTMENTS

Mr. Michael Willett, County Administrator, provided the Board with a copy of the Fire District Long Term Debts for their review

LAWS & LEGISLATION CONT'D

Discussion continued regarding the "Florida Clean Indoor Air Act" in reference to the designated areas of the Courthouse. Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, stated that basically the law says that no person may smoke in a public place or at a public meeting except in designated "smoking" areas. He also stated a "smoking" area may not be designated in an elevator, school bus, public means of mass transportation (subject only to State matters), restrooms, hospital emergency roan, doctors' or dentists' waiting rooms, jury deliberation roan, or County public health unit. He went on to say that no more than one-half of the total square footage of any public place, within a single enclosed indoor area used for a common purpose, shall he reserved and designated as a "smoking'" area except that this provision shall not apply to employers who otherwise comply with this section. Mr. Ford also stated that the Commissioner's Meeting Roan should have "smoking area" designated as so.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board designated the right side of the Meeting Roan, facing the County commissioners, as well as the commissioners seating area as the "smoking" area, which is less than one-half of the square footage of the meeting roan.

There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m.

GLEN C. BURHANS, CHAIRMAN

ATTEST:

JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK

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