A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JANUARY 21, 1986

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular

session on Tuesday, January 21, 1986, 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: James R. Carson, Jr., Chairman; Glenn C. Burhans; Claude E. Smoak, Jr. (arriving at 3:20 p.m.); 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.

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

MINUTES

The Board postponed action regarding the Minutes of January 14, 1986, until the Board Meeting of February 4, 1986.

APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram

carried unanimously, the Board accepted the resignation of Ms. H. Mastak from the Paisley Fire District Advisory Board and directed a Letter of Appreciation be sent to her and appointed and Gayle Mr. Edward Olson and Mr. Edward Meschalko to the Paisley Fire District Advisory Board.

APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/LIBRARIES

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the request for removal, from the City of Umatilla, of Mr. Walter Runge from the County Library Board, and directed a Letter of Appreciation be sent to him and appointed Mrs. Tim (Linda) Hatfield to replace him.

SIGNS/MUNICIPALITIES

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the City of Umatilla to resurface some of the City's stop signs that have become faded and illegible.

LICENSES AND PERMITS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved a Gun Permit and Bond for MS. Leola H. Gamble and denied Mr. Allan Yasko a permit, due to information received from the Sheriff's Department.

BONDS

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

NEW

4152-86 Kenneth Jones d/b/a K & J Masonry (Masonry)

REPORTS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Distribution of Revenue Traffic/Criminal Cases for the week

ending January 10, 1986, in the amount of $21,992.49.

ASSESSMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the necessary signatures on the following Satisfaction of Assessment Liens:

Lake Junietta Homesites

Linda Ann Long $433.18

Sorrento Ranchos

Andrew and Irene Fertko 2,698.87

Country Club View Subdivision, 1st Add.

William T. Walsh and Marjorie R. 966.02

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/COURTS-JUDGES

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the necessary signatures on a Satisfaction and Release of Judgment, Case No. 82- 670-CA-01, for Eugene T. Gettle, Sr. and Norma I. Gettle, his wife, in the amount of $83.00.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the necessary signatures on a Satisfaction of Judgment, Case No. 85- 428-CJ, for Eugene Dennell Frazier, Juvenile, and Rock Donnell Frazier and Betty Jo Frazier, in the amount of $100.00.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of Warrant #53839 through Warrant #54114 for the following accounts:

LAWS & LEGISLATION/MEETINGS

Discussion occurred regarding the County Attorney attending the Legislative Delegation Meeting to be held at 4:00 p.m. this date in the Old Courthouse and the following items that he would be bringing up for discussion:

The 9-l-l System - To ask them to consider legislation to extend

the fifty cents ($.50) - to make it permanent and make it accrue

for operating expenses.

To put the Legislature on notice that there may be a request, as a special act of the Legislature, to amend the three (3) hospital districts, so in effect, there would be one (1) hospital district: thereby making them one (1) under the control of the Board of County Commissioners and having more accountability.

To remove the automatic Homestead application appeal to the Board of Tax Adjustments or to give the Board the power to grant, if the Board feels there is a hardship that was not too self- imposed.

The Legislature work deligently to get the two cent ($.02) sales tax for construction of local jails for a period of two to three years which would help us pay for our jail (the capital construction cost ).

The Board of County Commissioners supports the concept of Homestead Exemption, not applying to the first $5,000-lO,OOO.OO of the assessed value, and only applying after one of those figures.

To ask the Legislative Board if they would meet with Mike Willett, County Administrator, Dan Kotulla from Planning, and Sandy Minkoff from the County Attorney's Office, to go over the rules for the Growth Management Act.

The State imposing retrofitting storm water drain systems without

funding.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA.ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE/MUNICIPALITIES

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request from the City of Lady Lake to double surface treat Hermosa Street and Clay Road in the City of Lady Lake, at a cost of $8,800.00, and recommended that the City go to a private contractor to get the job done.

ACCOIJNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board approved the request for partial payment to Asphalt Pavers for Project No. l-86, Countywide Resurfacing, in the amount of $284,568.10.

Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved the request to award Project 5-86, Oswalt Road, to Paquette Paving Company, in the amount of $183,387.46.

Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to award Project 6-86, Emeralda Island Road Resurfacing, to Asphalt Pavers, Inc., in the amount of $134,506.27.

COMMITTEES

Mr. Jack Pae, Director of Economic Development Council, appeared before the Board to bring the Board up-to-date as to new businesses that are interested in moving into Lake County, as well as informing the Board of the new location for the Economic Development Council office, which will be at Lake Sumter Community College. The Council will be moving into their new office sometime after the first of February. Mr. Pae distributed packets to the Board members, which contained a Membership Plaque and informational pamphlets showing the benefits of living and working in Lake County. These packets are given to all new members that join the Economic Development Council.

Mr. Glenn Tyre, Treasurer of the Economic Development Council, appeared before the Board to present the Quarterly Report and to answer any questions there might be from the Board. He stated that the total revenue collected for the quarter, October through December, 1985, in which the Council had gone out and sold memberships, was $16,480.75 to date. During this quarter, the Council had not received any money from the Commission, but since then, has received a check in the amount of $12,500.00, which will show up in the January report. He also stated that the Council had spent some $13,000.00 for the brochures (which had been handed out to the Board) and also stated that the Council plans to phase out the Better Business Council (an expense that they will not be having in the future).

Mr. Bill Spikes, President of the Economic Development Council, appeared before the Board to explain the operational procedures of the Council and how the dues are collected. He stated that the Council bills on a monthly basis and the membership is good for one year from that month in which you are billed. He informed the Board that the Council has been having some problems with bookkeeping, but that these problems will be solved as soon as they are relocated at Lake Sumter Community College, as they will be going on the computer. He feels if the Council keeps growing as it is now, it will become a very viable part of the growth of Lake County.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA (CONT.)

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS

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

carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to award Project 7-86, Westmont Road, to Hewitt Contracting Company, in the amount of $49,457.91.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Wade Curtis and Jim Stivender to attend the Soil Cement Seminar sponsored by the University of Florida in Orlando, on February 27, 1986, at a cost of $100.00.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SIGNS/MUNICIPALITIES

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Town of Astatula for thirty (30) stop signs with hardware and one (1) "NO Parking Any Time" sign with hardware, at a cost of $1,080.00.

DEEDS/RIGHT-OF-WAYS,ROADS & EASEMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to accept the following deeds:

RIGHT-OF-WAY DEEDS

Gerald E. Smith/John M. Deah #3-2038 E. Apshawa Rd.

Richard E. Pennington #5-7750 Lake Yale Rd.

Charlie N. Cobb Appaloosa Trail,

Hilltop-Sorrento

NON-EXCLUSIVE EAST DEED

Wilson Frederick Sanders, III #2-4202 Whitney Road

DEEDS/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved to release the following road reservations from the Department of Transportation for the following Murphy Act Deeds:

#263 Reserve 40' each side centerline E. of Eustis

Estes Road #4-5876

#456 Release all reservations E . of Eustis

RESOLUTIONS/MUNICIPALITIES

Discussion occurred regarding the City of Mt. Dora Resolution on a moratorium on rezoning of parcels on U.S. 441 between S.R. 19A and the Oranye County line. Mr. Willett, County Administrator, questioned whether the County had justification for a moratorium, and felt that it should be referred to the County Attorney. He stated that the County Administrator's Office had no problems with having common development standards from S.R. 19A to the Marion County line: that they would be happy to work with all the cities that are within that area.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized Mike Willett, County Administrator, to discuss with the City of Mt. Dora, as well as the City of Eustis, Tavares, and Leesburg about the entire U.S. 441 corridor coordination of County and City interests on rezoning.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to purchase two (2) Digital VT 220 video terminals and keyboards at $555.00 each: one (1) LA 210 printer at $1,050.00; and two (2) modems at $710.00 each for the Division of Development.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BONDS/SUBDIVISIONS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to accept a maintenance bond, in the amount of $11,200.00, for Pine Harbour Subdivision, and to accept the following roads into the County maintenance system:

North Putney Court (5-6142A) Pine Glen Drive (5-6142)

South Putney Court (5-6042)

POLLUTION CONTROL/WATER AUTHORITY/SOIL CONSERVATION

COMMITTEES

Ms. Paulette Muller, Director of Pollution Control, appeared before the Board to bring the Board up-to-date on some of the proposals and projects concerning the water quality and water quantity research in Lake County. She stated that approximately six months ago the Board instructed her to try to come up with a plan to evaluate the flow of nutrients and pollutants from Lake Apopka into Lake County. She approached USGS and asked them what they felt would be the best method to proceed with this. She received an outline from USGS of what they could do and what the total cost would be. The approach for determining the collective data which was needed would cost $106,000.00 for year one, $95,000.00 for year two, and $40,000.00 for year three. At that time, Commr. Smoak asked that Pollution Control table discussion on it to see if they could get more money to fund this, from the St. John's Water Management District, since they would be involved in the Lake Apopka restoration. She stated that she had met with representatives from the St. John's Water Management District and asked them to consider Lake County's proposal as part of the Lake Apopka restoration bill. out of $106,000.00, USGS would fund $53,000.00, St. John's Water Management would fund $30,000.00, leaving a balance of $23,000.00 locally. The Water Authority agreed to fund halt o f this ($11,500.00). She stated that all that is needed now is $11,500.00 from the County to fund the research project.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Pollution Control to fund $11,500.00 toward the Lake Apopka research project.

MS. Muller brought before the Board another topic of concern, which was with all the different projects going on right now in Lake County, the Pollution Control Department felt that there should be a Water Quality Review Committee composed of Ms. Muller; Mark Burgess, Soil Conservation: Will Davis, Water Authority: and possibly one member of the Commission to serve with them, meeting only once or twice a year.

The Board appointed Commr. Windram to sit on this committee, but to review the procedures first.

Another topic brought up for discussion was the fact that retrofitting old storm water systems was going to be a high priority item this legislative year as far as DER is concerned.

Ms. Muller feels that not only the County, but the cities as well, will be required to clean up some of the old storm drains and come up with some new designs. She is not aware as to whether there will be any State or Federal funding for this, but felt that the County should start looking at it now and, perhaps, take a survey of all the major storm water discharges in the County and try to determine where the -worst ones are, in order to apply for funding, should the Legislature make funding available.

Commr. Burhans stated that he felt that the State should fund these projects, and Commr. Carson wanted it to be known that the County did not want such type legislation unless the Legislature was going to fund it.

Mr. Mark Burgess, representing the Soil and Water Conservation District, appeared before the Board to give some background on the project regarding the run-off from storm drains and on how the Soil.and Water Conservation District came about applying for it and being approved, and to answer any questions there might be from the Board regarding this project. He stated that the project will run for twelve (12) months, and that it will be started as soon as the agreements are siyned, which will be sometime in mid-February of this year.

GAME AND FRESH WATER FISH COMMISSION

Mr. David Meek, Sr., President of the Lake Improvement\

Association, Inc., appeared before the Board to request that the Board approve the purchase of three hundred thousand (300,000) large mouth Bass fingerlings, at a cost of eleven cents ($.ll) each, total purchase price being $33,000.00, in coordination with the Florida Fish and Game Commission, to be placed at various designated locations throughout Lake County. Funding for this would come from the Fish and Conservation Fund, which presently shows a balance of $156,595.84.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board authorized that the purchase be made, but not approved, until the Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission also approves the purchase and as to where the fish will be dispersed.

Mr. Meek also brought to the attention of the Board the possibility of taking the $11,500.00 funding needed for the Lake Apopka research project, from the Fish and Conservation Fund, which presently shows a balance of $156,595.84. The Board directed Ms. Muller to check into the matter, but stated that the Fish and Game Commission had to approve it.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA CONT.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SOIL CONSERVATION

Mr. Mark Burgess, representing the Soil and Water Conservation District, appeared before the Board to discuss the proposed fee schedule and purchase of ground penetrating radar equipment and to answer any questions there might be reyarding it. He informed the Board as to how the equipment is used and how many are in operation in the State at this time.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request to approve the radar fee schedule and the purchase of ground penetrating radar equipment, at an estimated cost of $18,000.00.

BONDS-MOBILE HOME

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the requests from George J. Sneed, Haines Creek Area, District #l; and Russell Bailey, Jr., Western Shores Area, District #l, to live on the same piece of property on which their conventional dwelling units are being built, subject to the proper bonds being posted and with the understanding that the mobile homes will be removed upon completion of the conventional dwelling units or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners.

Included in the motion was approval of the request to renew the following bonds:

Paul Cutcher Bassville Park Area District #l

Jerome J./Patricia Mallace Ocala Forest Area District #5

Also included in the motion was approval of the request to

cancel the following bond:

Glenn Turner Groveland Area District #2

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to purchase a four wheel drive Chevrolet S-10 Blazer from Bill Seidle Chevrolet, at a cost of $10,556.00, for the Fire Prevention Specialist.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/POLLUTION CONTROL

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Dick Roof and Ben Neshwat to attend the Florida Society of Environmental Analysts, Lab Technician Training Session, in Tampa, on February 1, 1986, at a cost of $60.00.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/WELFARE DEPARTMENT/PUBLIC HEALTH

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Lonnie Strickland, Director of Health & General Services, and Myra Smith,.Director of Welfare, to attend the State Association of County Commissioners of Florida 1986 Midyear Legislative Conference, in Pensacola, on February 13th and 14th, 1986, at an estimated cost of $450.00.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Astatula Fire Department to purchase a 1970 white tandem Conventional 5,500 gallon used tanker from Central Florida Steel and Dick Farmer, at a cost of $9,500.00 (Detroit engine and stainless steel tanker).

APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board reappointed Mr. Ralph Cerney and Mr. Jim Ellis to the Mt. Plymouth Fire District Advisory Board.

RECESS & REASSEMBLY

At 11:05 a.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would recess until 2:00 p.m.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA (CONT.)

ROAD CLOSINGS

Petition No. 403 - Azalea Road - Ocala Forest Campsite #4

No one was present to discuss this request with the Board.

It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the December 31, 1985, and the January 7, 1986, editions of The Orlando Sentinel, Lake Little Sentinel.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and roved to vacate the Eastern one carried unanimously, the Board app hundred (100) feet of Azalea Road, site #4, as recorded in Plat Book Lake County; by Robert H. Stewart, located in the Ocala Forest Camp-17, Page 25, Public Records of as per Petition No. 403.

ROAD CLOSINGS - PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

Petition No. 404 - Utility Easements - Woody Acres First Addition

No one was present to discuss this request with the Board. On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram

and carried unanimously, the Board approved the advertisement of the utility easements located on Lots 1 through 8 of Woody Acres, First Addition, as recorded in Plat Book 27, Page 4, Public Records of Lake County; by Claron D. Wagner, as per Petition No. 404.

Included in the motion was a request for the County Attorney's Office to check the law regarding the vacation of utility easements, and to notify Mr. Wagner, prior to the publication, of the findings by the County Attorney's Office.

Petition No. 405 - Platted Roads Lots 1 thru 18 - Plat of

Cassady's Addition to Lisbon

No one was present to discuss this request with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the advertisement of platted roads within Lots 1 through 18, inclusive, in the Plat of Cassady's Addition to Lisbon, less and not to include Grand Avenue and any of that portion of District Road 5-6836 and that portion of Westmore-land Street, North of District Road 5-6836, all in Plat Book 1, Page 54, Public Records of Lake County; by Eph Wiygul, Attorney-in-Fact for Willis Ring and Debra Ring, as per Petition No. 405.

Petition No. 406 - A Portion of an Alley and a Portion of

an Unnamed Street - Plat of Higley

No one was present to discuss this request with the Board. On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the advertisement of a portion of an alley lying between Lot 1 and Lot 4, in Block 26, and a portion of an unnamed street lying East of Lot 1, Block 26, of the unrecorded Plat of Higley, in Section 3, Township 18 South, Range 24 East, Lake County; by Peter F. Schmidt, Jr., as per Petition No. 406.

Petition No. 407 - To close alley and Lots 20 thru 26 -Mt.

Plymouth Subdivision

No one was present to discuss this request with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the advertisement to close an alley lying between Lots 1 through 7 and Lots 20 through 26, Block 17, Mt. Plymouth Subdivision, Section A, Plat Book B, Page 85,.Lake County; by Mt. Plymouth Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., as per Petition No. 407.

SIGNS/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board denied the requests (after considerable discussion) for installation of flashing caution signs at the following locations:

C.R. 452 near Sun Lake Estates

Route 33 near Holiday Travel Park

44-B near Calvary Christian School

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PLANNING DEPARTMENT

Mr. Bob Fields, Planning Department, appeared before the Board to discuss allocations to be made from the 1986 Community Service Block Grant Program and to answer any questions there might be from the Board. He stated that the Department of Community Affairs allocated $7,589.00 to Lake County and the Planning Department had sent applications to Haven, Inc., Sunrise Workshop, Lake Hospice, A.R.C., and the Lake County Council on Aging. The department received two (2) applications back; one from Haven, Inc. for $4,000.00, and the other from Sunrise Workshop for $1,897.00.

Mr. Fields recommended splitting the funds equally between Haven, Inc. and Sunrise Workshop.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Planning Department that provided Lake County receives the full allocation of funds, in the amount of $7,589.00, from the 1986 Community Service Block Grant Program, that the funds be equally divided between Haven, Inc. and Sunrise Workshop.

RECESS & REASSEMBLY

At 2:20 p.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would recess until 3:00 p.m.

CONTRACT, LEASES & AGREEMENTS

Discussion occurred regarding the proposed 99 year lease, at an annual fee of $1.00, to Sunrise Workshop for County property lying between the Animal Shelter and State Licensing Facility.

Mr. Roy Howard, Director of the Sunrise Workshop, appeared before the Board to discuss the piece of property that lies between the Animal Shelter and the State Licensing Facility (seven and one-half acres) and to answer any questions there might be from the Board. He stated that the property in question would most benefit their needs and they would like to be assured that they would be there in the future in order to not complicate any future growth involving the land. He also stated that, at present, Sunrise Workshop has an open-end lease.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Workshop for a 99 year lease, with the understanding that no and Sunrise actual agreement or lease would be signed at this time, for County property lying between the Animal Shelter and the State Licensing Facility.

AMBULANCES-HOSPITAL DISTRICTS/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS

Mr. Bill Compton, Lake County Emergency Medical Services, appeared before the Board to request approval from the Board to service the area of Astor, which is in Volusia County. He stated that the area in question is bounded by the St. John's River on the West, Riley Pritchen Road on the East, South Moon Road on the North, and River Ridge Road on the South, which comprises approximately two and one-half (2 l/2) square miles, with about eight hundred to one thousand (800-1,000) residents living in the area. He informed the Board that almost fifty (50) percent of all the transports out of that area go to Volusia County from Lake County, because a large amount of the people that live there have physicians in Volusia County.

Mr. Zeb Osborne, representing Waterman Medical Center, appeared before the Board to give some input and to recommend that the Lake County Emergency Medical Services be allowed to enter into an agreement with Volusia County, but to incorporate a requirement that, in the event that they cross the Volusia County line to pick up a patient, that Volusia, under the terms of the agreement, would be required to cover for them until they return. He stated that the equipment and personnel are available.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the Lake County Emergency Medical Services to pursue entering into a mutual aid agreement with Volusia County to cover Highways 40 and 44.

COMMUNICATIONS/ZONING

Commr . Smoak indicated to the Board that he had received a letter from Mr. Michie Proctor, Ph.D. regarding a zoning code change for a church CUP and recommended that the Board refer the letter to Mike Willett, County Administrator, to communicate with Mr. Proctor regarding his concerns.

RECESS & REASSEMBLY

At 3:45 p.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would recess until 4:00 p.m.

MUNICIPALITIES/ORDINANCES

Mr. Tom Shepherd, Mayor of Fruitland Park, appeared before the Board as the spokesperson for Fruitland Park, and to request that the Board review and update the present ordinance reyarding impact fees. He stated that, at present, the ordinance reads, "if improvement to the land generates additional traffic, an impact fee will be imposed" where, in fact, an impact fee is imposed on every permit for new construction. He stated that the impact fee has been in effect for approximately ten (10) months. Some City Commissioners feel that the impact fee does not benefit the City and some of them feel that it unfairly penalizes the small businessman.

Mr. Charlie Rector, City Commissioner of Fruitland Park, appeared before the Board to request that the County work closer with the City before making decisions and stated that he was not in favor of impact fees.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board directed the staff to review the ordinance and to set up, as soon as they collect the annual numbers that are generated from the Cities and the County, a report to be made to the Board of County Commissioners: that report to be distributed to each of the Cities within the County: and that the Cities be asked specifically for their comments in terms of application and effectiveness in the utilization of those funds within their communities.

There being no further business to be brought before the Board for discussion, the meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.

JAMES R. CARSON, JR., CHAIRMAN

ATTEST:

JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK

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