A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JULY 15, 1986

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

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

BUDGETS/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

Mr. Noel E. Griffin, Jr., Sheriff of Lake County, appeared before the Board to present an amended budget, with changes to the retirement rate for County employees, which is State mandated.

Commr. Carson, on behalf of the Board, accepted the amended budget, as presented by Sheriff Griffin.

MINUTES

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of the Special Meeting held July 3, 1986, as amended and corrected.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of July 8, 1986, as amended and corrected.

RESOLUTIONS/MUNICIPALITIES/PLANNING DEPARTMENT

Commr. Smoak brought to the attention of the Board the fact that a resolution had been received from the City of Clermont supporting the countywide moratorium on mobile home parks until the Development/Planning study.

BUDGETS/PERSONNEL/AGRICULTURE CENTER

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the change in status from Rank I to Rank II for Mrs. Deborah Boulware, Agriculture Center, to.be included in the 1986-87 budget.

COMMITTEES/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

Discussion occurred regarding the Lake County centennial project and the need for funding in order to get it started.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board communicated the fact that it does support the Lake County centennial project and appropriated $5,000.00, to be taken from the Contingency Fund, for use by the Centennial Committee for the normal operating office expenses, etc., until a program has been produced which the Board can examine and determine how much County funding will be necessary

POLLUTION CONTROL

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved postponement of the public hearing, regarding the sewage treatment plant location for the Florida Hospital Lifestyle Improvement Center in Cassia, until a later date.

BONDS

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

New

1335-86 Robert R. Rothlein d/b/a Unit Contracting Corp.

(Gener al )

1636-86 Robert A. White d/b/a Master Plumbing & Mechanical,Inc. (Plumbing)

4376-86 Phillip Eaddy d/b/a Early Aluminum (Aluminum)

4377-86 Richard Belins d/b/a Chambliss Electric (Elect.1

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the payment of Warrant #58432 through Warrant #58742 for the following accounts:

BIDS/COUNTY PROPERTY

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request, by the Office of Risk Management, to dispose of County vehicle #7262, which has been declared a total loss due to a recent accident, and to include said vehicle in County's Scrap Metal Bid #027-999- 086, awarded July 1, 1986, to Henry Brown.

REPORTS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Distribution of Revenue Traffic/Criminal Cases, for the week ending June 30, 1986, in the amount of $20,091.21.

LICENSES AND PERMITS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following gun permits and bonds:

CODE VIOLATIONS/SOIL CONSERVATION/POLLUTION CONTROL

AGRICULTURE CENTER

The County Attorney, Chris Ford, brought the Board up-to- date on the case involving the hog farm in Montclair. He stated that Soil Conservation, Pollution Control, and the Agriculture Department (through their rules and regulations and booklets) reviewed the project and physically went to the site, with Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney's Office, to inspect it. They found that the farm does not conform to modern farm practices and techniques. He also stated that the farm probably was a "public nuisance", but that this was something that the courts would have to decide. The County Attorney's Office felt that a "public nuisance" suit could be filed against the owner of the farm and felt that the County would have a better than average chance of winning the case.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the County Attorney's Office to pursue legal remedies, including a law suit, to decease and desist said "public nuisance".

Included in the motion was a request by the Board, for the County Attorney's Office to notify the owner of the hog farm by letter, informing him that he would be given so many days (approximately fifteen) to clean up the mess or have a suit filed against him.

RESOLUTIONS/LAWS & LEGISLATION

Some discussion occurred regarding a resolution for the 5^th and 6th cent gas tax which has to be passed this date. Chris Ford, County Attorney, stated that the resolution would be brought before the Board, for their approval, at a

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, later time this date. seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for final payment to Paquette Paving Company, for Project 5-86, Oswalt Road, in the amount of $500.00.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for final payment to Superior Asphalt Company, for Project E-86, Anderson Hill Road, in the amount of $15,622.18.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for partial payment to Martin Paving Company, for Project SA-48, Hilltop Sorrento, in the amount of $5,642.10.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for final payment to Trac Roadbuilders, Inc., for Project 9-86, Lake Unity Road, in the amount of $26.060.76.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS/LANDFILLS

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for partial payment to Superior Asphalt Company, for Project 9-86, Loghouse Landfill, in the amount of $69,862.64.

PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request by the Public Works Department to advertise for three (3) 15 cubic yard dump trucks.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SIGNS/MUNICIPALITIES

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the City of Mt. Dora to purchase one (1) 25 m.p.h. speed limit sign, in the amount of $30.00.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS

SUBDIVISIONS/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to release a maintenance escrow agreement for Golden Heights Subdivision, in the amount of $2,200.00, for the following roads:Sunset Drive (extension) CR4-4161 and Michigan Avenue (extension) CR4-4272A.

PUBLIC WORKS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Wade Curtis and Jim Stivender to attend a seminar on Transportation Resource Management, in Orlando, Fla., on August 14th and 15^th. at an estimated cost of $110.00.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/LANDFILLS

Discussion occurred regarding a request for a change order on the contract with Bob's Well Drilling, for a 4" well at Loghouse Landfill, at an estimated cost of $3,000.00; however, no action was taken at this time due to some further investigating to be done by the County Administrator regarding same.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/LANDFILLS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to increase petty cash, at the Lady Lake Landfill, from $50.00 to $75.00.

CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/LANDFILLS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request for a garbage collection franchise for A & A Enterprises.

DEEDS/RIGHT-OF-WAYS, ROADS & EASEMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request to accept the following right-of-way deeds on Eagle's Nest Road, Crl-6611:

Howard B. Fox, Jr. and Emily C. Fox

W. Paul Resop and Sigfried W. and Irmgard Wenzel

DEEDS/ROADS - COUNTY & STATE

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

677 Reserve 35' from centerline of Tally Rd. CR2-5108, Leesburg

657 Reserve 30' from centerline of Griffin View Dr. CRl-7212,

Lady Lake

697 Release all reservations, Royal Trails

798 Reserve 33' from centerline of Swift Rd. CR4-7798, Pine Lakes

263 Release all reservations, Orlando Hills

2104 Release all reservations, Sorrento

BONDS - MOBILE HOME

On a mot ion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved requests for the following individuals 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 their mobile homes will be removed upon the completion of their conventional dwelling units or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners:

Brady Moss Fidler - Lady Lake Area - District #5

Ted Wyatt - South Lake County Area - District #3

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/POLLUTION CONTROL

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Michael Roberts, Pollution Control, to attend a Wetland Mitigation Technical Meeting, in Tallahassee, on July 23rd and 24th. at an estimated cost of $144.00.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PLANNING DEPARTMENT/GRANTS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Bob Fields, (who has been replaced by Dottie Keedy on the travel request) Planning Department, and Kathy McDonald, County Administrator's Office, to attend the Community Development Block Grant Workshop, in St. Petersburg, Fla., July 30 - August 1, 1986, at an estimated cost of $250.00. ASSESSMENTS/SUBDIVISIONS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

At 10:00 a.m. the Chairman announced that the advertised time had arrived for the Public Hearing on Special Assessment No. 51, Lakeview Heights Subdivision. It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the Orlando Sentinel, Lake Little Sentinel.

Mr. Alan Benoit and Ms. Eileen Myers, residents of Lakeview Heights Subdivision, appeared before the Board stating that they were in opposition of the paving and their reasons for the opposition.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved Special Assessment No. 51, Lakeview Heights Subdivision, as presented.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board awarded the contract for Special Assessment No. 51, Lakeview Heights Subdivision, to the low bidder, Paquette Paving Company, in the amount of $49.669.75.

Commr . Burhans was not present for the vote.

SOIL CONSERVATION/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a mot ion by Commr . Smoak, seconded by Commr . Deems and carried, the Board approved the request for Michael Powers to receive field training, with a Soil Conservation Service specialist, on the operation and use of Ground Penetrating Radar equipment, in Sebring, Fla., August 4-7, 1986, at a cost of $175.00; and for MK..Powers to receive intensive training on operation, maintenance, and repair of the same equipment, by the factory personnel, in Nashua, New Hampshire, July 27 - August 1, 1986, at a cost of $565.00.

Commr . Burhans was not present for the vote.

WATER RESOURCES/POLLUTION CONTROL

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the County Administrator to send whatever personnel he deems necessary to the St. Johns River Water Management District public workshop on Tuesday, July 29, 1986, at the Seminole County Services Building, to hear public comment on proposed, more stringent surface water criteria for the Wekiva Basin.

FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

The County Administrator, Mike Willett, brought to the attention of the Board a request, by the Pasco Fire District, to purchase a 1969 Ford 950 truck, at a cost of $7,800.00.

The Board requested the County Administrator to obtain addi- tional information regarding said truck, and come back before the Board at a later date, rather than acting on the request at this time.

RECESS AND REASSEMBLY

At 10:20 a.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would recess until 10:30 a.m. for the Public Hearing on Special Assessment No. 50, Highland Lakes Subdivision.

SUBDIVISIONS/ASSESSMENTS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

At 10:30 a.m. the Chairman announced that the advertised time had arrived for the Public Hearing on Special Assessment No. 50, Highland Lakes Subdivision. It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the Orlando Sentinel, Lake Little Sentinel.

Mr. Robert Vason, Attorney, representing Mr. Marshall Gaard, appeared before the Board stating that Mr. Gaard had committed no more than $78,000.00, for his share of the lien assessment program, for paving the subdivision and the entrance road at Highland Lakes. He also stated that he had been authorized by Mr. Gaard to present to the Board a check, in the amount of $66.451.66, which he feels is his portion of the assessment. There is a problem regarding approximately $10.000.00 still due the County, by Mr. Gaard, regarding the access road, which will be acted on by the County Attorney's office at a later date.

Mrs. Jeannette Green, resident of Highland Lakes Subdivision, appeared before the Board stating that she was not representing anyone but herself and questioned the Board on several items of concern to her.

Mrs. Mollie Goodman, owner of two lots in said subdivision, appeared before the Board stating that she had no objection to the paving of the approximate $1 project.

Mr. Willis ,Mr. Edward J. Green, and Mr. Robert Hawley

appeared before the Board in opposition of the paving project.

Mrs. Reba Hoage, resident, appeared before the Board and questioned why a road in front of her home was not being paved at the same time that the subdivision was being paved. It was stated that the reason for the road not being paved was because it was not a dedicated public road.

Mr. Maxwell Mincey, a resident of the subdivision for five years, appeared before the Board stating that he lives on one of the lowest lots in the subdivision and questioned how the water draining off of said project would be handled. Mr. Ben Benedum, Director of Public Works, stated that a retention pond would be dug to handle the excess water.

Mr. and Mrs. Gene Gnann, residents on the access road, appeared before the Board in opposition of the paving. Mrs. Gnann stated that she had donated 25' of her property as a right-of- ay, in order for the road to go in and, therefore, would not be able to get four five-acre tracts out of her land, as a result of doing this.

Commr . Smoak stated that a policy was adopted where a donated right-of-way could be included in the calculations, when subdividing the land into one to five acre tracts, in order not to penalize property owners that had dedicated said right-of-ways to the public.

The Board asked that the County Administrator's Office send letters, to this effect, to the three property owners involved, regarding said access road.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved Special Assessment No. 50, Highland Lakes Subdivision, as presented, locking in a $8.79 per ft. cost to the lot owners.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board accepted a check from MK. Marshall Gaard, in the amount of $66,451.66, and authorized for said check to be deposited: authorized the County Attorney to communicate with Mr. Gaard's attorney and try to reconcile the additional $lO,OOO.OO: and authorized the County to pick up the balance of the $lO,OOO.OO and complete the project under the time frame which the low bidder has specified.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board awarded the contract to the low bidder, Lake Contracting Company, Inc., in the amount of $213,189.20.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA (C0NT.D)

FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS

Considerable discussion occurred regarding hiring a full- time fire chief for the Pasco Fire District; however, no action was taken, as the Board feels that the County is not ready to go to a full-time paid professional fire department at this time.

Commr . Smoak suggested that Mr. Chuck Sowers, Fire Coordinator, grant the authority to the Pasco Fire District Board to compensate t Zeiner, Volunteer Fire Chief, for his time spent performing Mr. Wal fire cheif repairs, as well as his time spent doing mechanical , rather than hire him as a full- time paid professional fire cheif

Commr . Smoak suggested that the Board of County Commissioners communicate to the Pasco Fire District Board that they feel strongly that Mr. Zeiner should be fairly compensated for his time and energy. particularly when it is in a professional basis in relation to his business, and requested the County Administrator's Office to do so.

RECESS AND REASSEMBLY

At 12:lO p.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would recess and reconvene at 2:00 p.m. for the Road Closings.

ROAD CLOSINGS - Higley Area - Petition No. 423

No one present in the audience 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 June 27, 1986, and July 3, 1986, editions of the Sentinel Star, Lake Little Sentinel.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved the request to vacate that portion of the Higley Area, as advertised in Petition No. 423, by Paul L. Niles, Jr.

Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.

ROAD CLOSINGS - Ferndale Area - Petition No. 429

No one present in the audience 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 June 27, 1986, and July 3, 1986, editions of the Sentinel Star, Lake Little Sentinel.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved the request to vacate that portion of the Ferndale Area, as advertised in Petition No. 429, by Hassie Belle Price.

Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.

ROAD CLOSINGS - Tavares Area - Petition No. 430

No one present in the audience 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 June 27, 1986, and July 3, 1986, editions of the Sentinel Star, Lake Little Sentinel.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, t h e Board approved the request to vacate that portion of the Tavares Area, as advertised in Petition No. 430, by Robert Hamel .

ROAD CLOSINGS - Groveland Area - Petition No. 431

Mr. Brian J. Lee, Attorney, and petitioner, appeared before the Board to discuss the request and to answer any questions there might be from the Board.

Mr. Leonard Phillips, owner of five (5) acres adjacent to said property. appeared before the Board in opposition to the road closing stating that, if the road is closed, it would cut off access to his property, which he has used for the past ten to eleven years.

It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the June 27, 1986, and July 3, 1986, editions of the Sentinel Star, Lake Little Sentinel.

On a motion by Commr . Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to vacate that portion of the Groveland Area, as advertised in Petition No. 431, by Brian J. Lee, Attorney.

ROAD CLOSINGS - Area East of Eustis - Petition No. 432

Mr. Victor McGregor, petitioner, appeared before the Board

to discuss the request and to answer any questions there might be from the Board.

Mr. Elsie Givens, resident east of said property, appeared before the Board to give some input regarding the request and stated that he was for the road closing.

The County Administrator, Mike Willett, stated that there was one (1) letter on file opposing the road closing.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board (after considerable discussion) denied the request to vacate that portion of the area east of Eustis, as advertised in Petition No. 432, by Victor H. McGregor.

ROAD CLOSINGS - PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

Petition No. 433 - Lake Minnehaha Area

Ms. Debbie Hall, representing the petitioner, Mr. Steve

Richey, appeared before the Board to discuss the request and to answer any questions there might be from the Board.

Discussion occurred regarding the request and some concerns of the Board in connection with a piece of property, held in trust by Mr. Bradshaw, and other pieces of property located south of the property in question.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise that portion of the Lake Minnehaha Area, in Petition No. 433, by Steven J. Richey, and requested that the staff investigate the adjoining land owners in order to prevent landlocking their property.

Petition No. 434 - Altoona Area

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

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise that portion of the Altoona Area, in Petition No. 434, by Robert E. Shockley.

CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/RESOLUTIONS

The County Attorney, Chris Ford, brought to the attention of

the Board a request by Mr. Steve Richey, Attorney, regarding a rail-road crossing agreement and resolution for the Countryside Mobile Home Park, between the County and SBD; Pennbrooke, Ltd., regarding proposed improvements to the existing grade crossing on Countryside Lane, Mile Post ST-768.40, Crossing 625140F, at Leesburg, Fla.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the railroad crossing agreement, for the Countryside Mobile Home Park, as stated earlier.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the proper signatures on the resolution, for the railroad crossing at Countryside Mobile Home Park, in Leesburg.

SUBDIVISIONS/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE

Considerable discussion occurred regarding Royal Trails Subdivision.

Mr. Carl Rodkey, resident of Royal Trails Subdivision, appeared before the Board to discuss several problems regarding the roads and ditches in the Royal Trails Subdivision. He stated several problems that presently exist, and problems which will exist in the near future.

Mr. Ted Wicks, Durden, Wicks and Associates, appeared before the Board to give some input regarding the case and answered questions addressed by Mr. Rodkey.

Mr. Frank Batch, a resident of Royal Trails, appeared before the Board to plead for the Board's assistance in forcing Royal Palm Beach Colony, Inc. (developers of Royal Trails) to stand behind their commitments and promises to the residents of Royal Trails.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board requested the County Attorney's Office to investigate formulating a policy statement, for the Board of County Commissioner's consideration, to submit to the Division of Florida Land Sales, if, in the opinion of the County Attorney's Office, there are "deviations and misrepresentations" contained in the perspective public offering statement issued by Royal Palm Beach Colony, Inc., in 1972 and revised in 1977.

Commr . Smoak stated that the intent of the motion is to try and protect the public from, fraudulent or misrepresented sales and to bring to the attention of the proper controlling agency in Tallahassee that there is a potential problem.

The County Attorney's Office is to come back to the Board with a recommendation at a later date.

Mr. Mike Anders, who has a contract to purchase one of the homes in Royal Trails, appeared before the Board to question a maintenance tax on the roads and ditches in Royal Trails. The County Administrator's Office stated that said tax was for all land owners, not just for the homeowners, and that it was for drainage maintenance only.

Mrs. Paulette Alexander, Director of Pollution Control, appeared before the Board to give some input and to answer questions regarding several topics addressed by Mr. Rodkey.

No additional action was taken at this time.

RESOLUTIONS/LAWS & LEGISLATION

MY. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney's Office, requested approval for a resolution allowing the Board of County Commissioners to adopt a one, two, three, four, five or six cent local option gas tax on every gallon of motor fuel and special fuel sold in Lake County, Fla.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the proper signatures on the resolution adopting the fifth and sixth cent tax, making a total of six cents local option gas tax in Lake County.

RESOLUTIONS/LAWS & LEGISLATION

MK. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney's Office, stated that he had been requested to research the benefits of extending the first two cent OK the second two Cent local option gas tax. The County Attorney's Office recommended leaving it as is, as there is no benefit gained from extending it.

COUNTY EMPLOYEES/PLANNING DEPARTMENT

On a mot ion by Commr . Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request by the Planning Department to hire a Planning Director, at a starting salary of $29,000.oo.

There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m.

ATTEST:

JAMES R. CARSON, Jr., CHAIRMAN

JAMES C. WATKINS: CLERK

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