A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
NOVEMBER 18, 1986
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, November 18, 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; James C. Watkins, Clerk; Michael C. Willett, County Administrator; Katherine A. McDonald, County Administrator's Assistant; and Toni M. Austin, Deputy Clerk.
James C. Watkins, Clerk, gave the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Deems.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of November 11, 1986, as submitted.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of Warrant #62975 through Warrant #63783 for the following accounts:
County Transportation Trust Paisley Fire District
Pasco Fire District General Revenue
Bassville Fire District Mosquito Control
South Lake Fire District Countywide Fire District
Landfills Private Industry Council
Countywide Library Law Library
Mt. Plymouth Fire District Fine & Forfeiture
Northwest Fire District South Insurance Claims Fund
Revenue Sharing Aquatic Weed
Section 8 Road Impact
Special Assessments Northeast Ambulance
Northwest Ambulance
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Distribution of Revenue Traffic/Criminal Cases, for the week ending November 7, 1986, in the amount of $17,848.92.
BONDS/COMMISSIONERS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the proper.signatures on the Public Official Bonds for Commr. C. A. "Lex" Deems and Commr. Thomas J. Windram, for the term of four years.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ASSESSMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried, the Board approved the Satisfaction of Assessment Lien for Francis M. Ferguson, Thomas Holdings Subdivision, in the amount of $2,900.00.
COUNTY PROPERTY
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unaimously, the Board approved the request presented by Mr. James C. Watkins, Clerk, to declare the following piece of equipment as surplus property:
Digital Equipment Corporation
TU16 Tape Drive
Property Number: 8105
Serial Number: 8610
AGRICULTURAL CENTER/COURTHOUSE
Mr. James C. Watkins, Clerk, informed the Board of a problem involving the palm trees in the center planter of the courthouse. He requested that the Board authorize Mr. Frank Woodson, Maintenance Department, to act upon the recommendations of the Florida Coopera-tive Extension Service.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Clerk to further investigate the problems indicated and report back with prices.
RESOLUTIONS
On a notion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to proclaim the week of November 21-27, 1986, as "Farm City Week", with Commr. Burhans pre-senting the proclamation at the luncheon on Thursday.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Commr. Carson discussed a letter received from Noel E. Griffin, Jr., Sheriff, dated November 11, 1986, requesting an amendment to his budget, in the amount of $308.77, due to a three year debt service contract for the purchase of radio equipment and a change in interest rates.
Mr. Bob Wilson, Finance Director, recommended a transfer of funds, in the amount of $310.00, from the Contingency Account Fine and Forfeiture Fund to the Sheriff's line item in Fine and Forfeiture.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the transfer of funds, in the amount of $310.00, as recommended.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA
BIDS/ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to bid the following:
Project No. 7-87: l-6600 Cherry Lake Road "Part"
New Construction, C-466 Widening and Resurfacing
Design-Build.
Project No. 8-87: C-565A Monte Vista Road Resurfacing
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to purchase the following, at a cost not to exceed $3,000.00:
Two (2) small air compressors for mechanic's truck:
One (1) aluminum welder for use in Shop.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/LANDFILLS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to increase petty cash for each attendant at the Umatilla Landfill to $50.00.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for a change order to Project No. 3-87 Countywide Resurfacing, in the amount of $138,194.70, to include CR 455 from SR 19 to the Alexander Springs Bridge.
ROADS-COUNTY AND STATE/SIGNS/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to post a 25 m.p.h. sign on Moore Street #l-5437.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/MUNICIPALITIES/PUBLIC WORKS/SIGNS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and.carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the City of Groveland for signs, at a cost of $400.00.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/MUNICIPALITIES/PUBLIC WORKS/SIGNS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the following to reface stop signs:
Sylvan Shores Association: Unknown number of stop signs at $10.00 each;
Fruitland Park: 36 stop signs at $10.00 each
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/MUNICIPALITIES/PUBLIC WORKS/SIGNS
r. Michael C. Willett, County Administrator, discussed a request from the City of Mount Dora for 22 signs, one being a "No Parking" sign, and the others including "Low Vehicles May Drag", "Use Playground at Own Risk", and "City Employees Only". Mr. Wilett suggested limiting the types of siyns to be made to the ones in the uniform Traffic Manual.
Mr. Ben Benedum, Director of Public Works, stated that the
County made 2,771 signs last year.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the County to follow the uniform Traffic Manual for making traffic signs, and approved the request, from the City of Mount Dora, for a "No Parking" sign.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/LANDFILLS
Mr. Roland Lewis, Solid Waste Disposal Operations Director, appeared before the Board to discuss a request to increase the annual Refuse Haulers Franchise Fee from $25.00 to $50.00 per annum and $25.00 per vehicle operated by the franchise. Mr. Lewis discussed the situation regarding the hauling from Orange and Seminole Counties.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to increase the annual Refuse Haulers Franchise Fee from $25.00 to $50.00 per annum and $25.00 per vehicle operated by the franchise.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS
PUBLIC HEALTH
MS. Janet Le Blanc, Director of the Temporary Living Center of Apopka, appeared before the Board to request funding for the Center in the amount of $3,000.00. Ms. Le Blanc informed the Board that this was a private facility run by a Board. She stated that last year there were 36 residents, nine from Lake County. She further stated that there are no alcoholic beds in Lake County.
Commr . Smoak made a motion, which was seconded by Commr. Windram, to approve the request for funding, in the amount of $3,000.00.
Mr. Lonnie Strickland, Director of Health and General Services, stated that the funding would have to come from the Contingency Fund. He further stated that this is a long term facility.
Commr. Smoak and Commr. Windram stated that the motion would include the funding coming from the Contingency Fund, with an agreement prepared, to include a rate schedule of $250.00 per month, so that a report can be made for the justification of funds.
Mr. Henry Land, Board of Directors of the Temporary Living Center of Apopka, appeared before the Board to discuss the budget and funding sources.
The Chairman called for a vote on the motion, which was carried unanimously.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA (CONT'D.)
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 deeds:
Non-Exclusive Easement
Lamar Loudermilk Off Fisherman's Rd. #5-8589
Right-of-Way
Maurice/Betty Whiteman Smitty Road #l-7906
DEEDS/ROADS-COUNTY AND STATE
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak 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:
2784 Release all reservations Mt. Plymouth
145 Release all reservations Carlton Village
LANDFILLS
Mr. Michael C. Willett, County Administrator, updated the Board on the dealings with the Department of Environmental Regulations regarding the Astatula II Landfill, as well as the new State regulations, which will require the County to closeout the Lady Lake and Umatilla Landfills by October 1, 1987. He stated that the funds have been approved for the closure plans.
Mr. Roland Lewis, appeared before the Board to discuss the factors to be considered for the closing of the landfills and the study that has been prepared by Professional Engineering, for another landfill site.
Mr. Ben Benedum, Director of Public Works, commented on the closing of the Astatula Landfill and the subsidizing of other counties by Lake County.
FAIRGROUNDS/MUNICIPALITIES
Mr. Paul Bryan, II., Vice-President of the Umatilla Jaycees, appeared before the Board to request the use of the Expo Building at the Fairgrounds on January 29, 1987, waiving the costs. He stated that the function would be a professional wrestling match, with the funds being used for the park in Umatilla.
Mr. Michael C. Willett, County Administrator, clarified for the Board that the group requesting use of the facility could not involve any regional, state, or national operation.
Mrs. Dittman, Director of Expo/Fairgrounds, appeared before the Board and stated that the day requested was a Thursday, Farmer's Market Day, which would cost the County $7-8,000.00, should the Board allow that day to be used.
Mr. Bryan stated that another day would be requested without any problems.
Commr. Smoak informed Mr. Bryan that a policy had been adopted by the Board several weeks ago determining the use of the Fairgrounds, and with no waiving of fees for any national or state recognized organization.
At this time the request to waive the fees for the Umatilla Jaycess was denied.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
The Chairman announced that the Board would recess for five minutes.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT/WATER AUTHORITY/POLLUTION CONTROL
PUBLIC WORKS/ORDINANCES
At this time Commr. Carson informed the Board and the public that time had been reserved on the agenda for comments to be made on the proposed Wekiva River Hydrologic Basin Rules.
Mr. Brett States, Lake County Forester, Division of Forestry, appeared before the Board to voice his comments on the proposed rules. He made comments regarding Florida Statute 373.406 and 4OC-4 and 4OC-40, Florida Administrative Code.
Mr. States discussed a possibility of the St. Johns River Water Management District implementing another amendment, 40C-43, addressing Silva cultural practices. At this time he stated that there were no problems with what has been proposed.
Discussion occurred regarding the County exceeding the stringency of the State law in this matter.
Mr. Richard Roof, Pollution Control, appeared before the Board to discuss the wetland information supplied in the proposed rules, submitted by the St. Johns River Water Management District.
Mr. Jerry Annas, Director of Planning and Development, stated that the St. Johns River Water Management District will hold a public workshop on the proposed rule amendments December 10, 1986, and is tentatively looking for a final adoption hearing date of January 14, 1987, for the proposed amendments.
MS . Jean Kaminski, Home Builders Association, stated that the County regulations were much more stringent than the St. Johns River Water Management District, so that the primary concern, with the new rules being adopted, is the increase in paper work, increase in costs, and increase in "red tape".
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the County Administrator to forward to the St. Johns River Water Management District, the comments from Lake County, as submitted to the Board of County Commissioners, and indicating the County's support of the proposed rules, identifying those areas in the Lake County wetlands ordinance, which are more restrictive in terms of wetlands development, either as they are now proposed, or simply comment that we are in that posture.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA (CONT'D.)
PUBLIC WORKS/ROADS-COUNTY AND STATE
Discussion occurred regarding the request to drop from the County maintenance system, that portion of Old Lake Unity Road lying east of CR 466B and north of #l-6111 Lake Unity Nursery Road, and problems involving the easements.
Mr. Ben Benedum, Director of Public Works, was present to discuss the request.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request, as stated above, with Mr. Benedum working to solve the problems involved.
MUNICIPALITIES/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request, from the Town of Lady Lake, for approximately 100 yards of clay for building a new ball diamond and tennis courts.
MUNICIPALITIES
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request, from the City of Tavares, for the County to specifically prohibit drinking of alcoholic beverages in Summerall Park.
AMBULANCES-HOSPITAL DISTRICTS/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
RESOLUTIONS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request and authorized the proper signatures on the Resolution granting South Lake Memorial Hospital a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, for emergency medical transportation services.
LANDFILLS (CONT'D.)
Mr. Michael C. Willett, County Administrator, continued to discuss the situation of the landfills. He stated that the major concern was the hauling from neighboring counties, due to our low rates, and not knowing what kind of hazardous waste is being hauled in and dumped.
Mr. Willett stated that the Department of Environmental Regulations was hoping that the Astatula site would be abandoned and another site would be found for a landfill.
Mr. Roland Lewis submitted to the Board a letter from Mr. Boswick, DER, agreeing with our consultants regarding the desirability of using Astatula II for solid waste disposal. He stated that he, Mr. Willett, and Mr. Benedum plan to meet with Mr. Boswick to discuss the entire landfill situation.
Commr. Smoak stated that he did not feel that the County should change direction at this point, when a site has already been approved for the project. He suggested that Mr. Benedum bring to the Board recommendations for addressing and solving the problems, in regards to the landfills.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Jack Benham, Mt. Plymouth Fire District, and for each of the other districts to send one individual, to attend a Gasoline Tank Truck Leak, Spill and Fire Control Training School, in DeBary, Florida, on December 6, 1986.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Change Order 1, in the amount of $1,793.00, on the Yalaha Fire Station, to construct a driveway apron to meet County requirements.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BUDGETS/MOSQUITO CONTROL
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for signature authorization on budget amendments for FY 85-86 on Local and State.II funds, for Mosquito Control (no change in budget totals).
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to release an Irrevocable Letter of Credit, in the amount of $9,180.00, for maintenance, on Evergreen Subdivision.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BONDS/SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to release a Maintenance Bond, in the amount of $2,300.00, for Woody Acres Sub-division, 1st Addition.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/DEVELOPMENT
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for one high- back chair, in the amount of $232.00, for the Development Department.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 11:20 a.m. the Board recessed for lunch and reconvened at 2:00 p.m. for road closings.
ROAD CLOSINGS - Silver Lake Estates - Petition No. 440
Mr. Summers, Attorney, was present to answer any questions of the Board.
It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the October 31, 1986, and November 7, 1986, editions of the Sentinel Star, Lake Little Sentinel.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried, the Board approved the request to vacate, per Petition No. 440, by Gary L. Summers, Attorney, et al, Silver Lake Estates, Leesburg.
Commr. Deems was not present for the vote.
ROAD CLOSINGS - Minneola Heights Sub. - Petition No. 441
Mr. Ben Benedum, Director of Public Works, informed the Board that this petition had been withdrawn.
ROAD CLOSINGS - Okahumpka - Petition No. 442
Mr. Horace M. Hall, petitioner, was present to answer any questions of the Board.
It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the October 31, 1986, and November 7, 1986, editions of the Sentinel Star, Lake Little Sentinel.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved the request to vacate, per Petition No. 442, by Horace M. Hall, Okahumpka.
Commr. Deems was not present for the vote.
ROAD CLOSINGS - Silver Lake Estates - Petition No. 443
Mr. Tom Hanson and Mrs. John Runyan appeared before the Board to discuss the request in relation to their property.
It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the October 31, 1986, and November 7, 1986, editions of the Sentinel Star, Lake Little Sentinel.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to vacate, per Petition No. 443, by Robert Vason, Attorney for Keith Shamrock, Silver Lake Estates, Leesburg.
ROAD CLOSINGS - Eustis Area - Petition No. 444
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 October 31, 1986, and November 7, 1986, edi- ions of the Sentinel Star, Lake Little Sentinel.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to vacate, per Petition NO. 444, by Donald G. Hodges, Eustis Area.
ROAD CLOSINGS - PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE
Petition No. 445 - Leesburg Area
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 request to advertise, per Petition No. 445, by Dale E. Bartch, Leesburg Area. Petition No. 446 - Fruitland Park Area
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 request to advertise, per Petition No. 446, by Albert and Helen Honeycutt, Fruitland Park Area.
Petition No. 447 - Clear Lake Estates
Mr. Robert Vason, Attorney representing Mr. Burkholder, 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 request to advertise, per Petition No. 447, by Keven N. Burkholder, Clear Lake Estates, Eustis.
ROAD CLOSINGS - Silver Lake Estates - Petition No. 443
(CONT'.)
Mr. Robert Vason, Attorney representing Mr. Keith Shamrock, appeared before the Board to discuss this request. He stated that the reason he has no objection, was because he has informed the adjoining property owners that the property will be replatted, and paved access will be provided to the adjoining propery owners to the east.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved to reconsider the previous action taken on this request.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board tentatively approved this request, subject to the replatting being approved by the Board of County Commissioners, and that the Petition No. 443 not take effect until such time that the plat has been recorded.
BIDS/COMMITTEES/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, discussed with the Board the low bid, for the two fire stations, Pine Lakes and the Meadows, received from Environmental Quality Assurance, in the amount of $156,330.00. He stated that a letter was received from them indicating a* error, due to the omission of the site and masonry work, and requesting a withdrawal of the bid.
Mr. Ford stated that the Building Committee, along with Mr. John Dickerson, Architect, recommended that the withdrawal be approved and the bid be awarded to the second low bidder, Harvey Spears, contractor.
Commr . Deems made a motion, which was seconded by Commr. Burhans, to award the bid to Harvey Spears, Contractor.
Discussion occurred regarding the bids received for the two fire stations.
At this time Commr. Deems withdrew his motion, and Commr. Burhans withdrew his second.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to accept the withdrawal of the low bid received from Environmental Quality Assurance.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board postponed action to award the bid on the fire station at Pine Lakes and the Meadows, and referred the bids received for the projects to the County Administrator, Mr. Willett, for review.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/COMMITTEES/JAILS/
MUNICIPALITIES/COMMITTEES
Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, discussed the renovation of the City of Leesburg jail facility. He stated that the Board has approved $51,000.00, costs for renovation. He further stated that the latest estimation, by Mr. John Dickerson, Architect, was approximately $67-69,OOO.OO. Mr. Ford stated that the Building Committee recommended the approval of funds up to $70,000.00, for the renovation, with funds coming from Revenue Sharing.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the recommendations made by the Building Committee, for funds not to exceed $70.000.00, from Revenue Sharing, for the renovation of the jail facility.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/COMMITTEES/PUBLIC WORKS
Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, informed the Board that Mr. John Dickerson, Architect, reported to the Building Committee on the alternate potential costs for the Public Works Building. He stated that the 15,000 square foot single story building would cost approximately $188,000.00, and the 24,000 square foot two story.building would cost approximately $234,000.00. Mr. Ford stated that there would be an additional cost with the two story building, because of an elevator. He further stated that the Building Committee was recommending the two story building, with the funds coming from Revenue Sharing.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the recommendations of the Building Committee, for a two story Public Works Building, as stated above.
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/JAILS/MUNICIPALITIES
Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, discussed the lease between Lake County and the City of Leesburg, regarding the jail facility.
He stated that there were two changes made to the lease, involving no guarantees that the facility meets the Department of Corrections' standards, and that any improvements made to the real property will stay there when the County leaves the facility. He stated that the Building Committee recommended approval of the lease and proper signatures.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the lease between Lake County and the City of Leesburg, and authorized proper signatures, as recommended by the Building Committee.
COMMITTEES/FAIRGROUNDS
Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, reported to the Board recommendations made by the Building Committee regarding the Libby property. He stated that the recommendation was to not borrow the money to purchase the Libby land: that we have existing funds, which would adequately finance the purchase, without any outside borrowing. He stated that a bond issue, for this purpose, would not be tax free, under the new tax laws. At this time he discussed the bids that were received. He further stated that the recommendation involved the approximate $1,200,000.00, to be taken from funds as follows: $650,000.00 from the Tourist Tax; $550,000.00 from other County funds, primarily from General funds. Mr. Ford stated that the County Transportation Trust Fund loan, to the Tourist Fund and 11/18/86.m P 11/18/86General Fund, would total $750,000.00. He stated that current cash outlay was $400,000.00 coming from the Tourist Tax, with approximately $40,000.00 left to begin the land study. He stated that $125,000.00 would be paid back each year for two years, with inter-est at 6% money to the CTT Fund. At the end of that two years, the Tourist Tax Fund may have as much as one quarter of a million dollars in Cash Reserves built, besides paying the $650,000.00. The recommendation was to pay the $50,000.00, from the General Fund Contingency; $400,000.00, from the Tourist Development Fund: and the $750,000.00, from the CTT Fund as a loan.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the recommendations of the Building Committee, as presented by Mr. Ford, for the purchasing of the Libby property.
LAWS & LEGISLATION/RESOLUTIONS
Mr. Ford stated that this year the Board of County Commissioners have the best chance to have the one-cent sales tax approved for jail construction. He recommended that each commissioner talk with his local senator and representative and any other senators and representatives. He further recommended a request be made to the legislature that they don't have a local referendum. He suggested making the request to the legislature for a one-cent sales tax, to apply to criminal justice and jail construction, or remodeling, for three years, with the Board of County Commissioners imposing it by resolution.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 3:15 p.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would recess until 5:05 p.m., at which time the Land Use Plan Amendments would be heard.
LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENTS
LPA #86-6-5 Treasure Island Corporation
Mr. Steve Richey, Attorney representing the Petitioner, appeared before the Board and requested a 30 day continuance.
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 to postpone this request until December 16, 1986, at 2:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible.
LPA #86-l-3 Lake Land Planning Group
No one was present to discuss this request with the Board. On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request to amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, to permit a density of 7.08 units per acre, as amended.
LPA #86-2-2 Lake Land Planning Group
Mr. Steve Richey, Attorney, informed the Board that the PUD for this request has already been approved setting the density.
Mr. Michael Szunyog, Director of Planning, informed the Board that this request still needed to go through the DRI (Development of Regional Impact) process.
No one appeared to speak in opposition of this request. On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Rurhans and carried, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request to amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Low Residential Density to High Residential Density, subject to approval of a low-medium land use district from 2.76 to 4.15 units per acre.
Commr . Smoak voted "no".
LPA #86-7-3 Lake County Development Staff
No one was present to discuss this request with the Board. On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Rurhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request to amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Low Residential Density to Industrial.
LPA #86-9-3 Lake County Planning and Zoning Commission
Mr. Harold Roberts appeared before the Board to discuss the depth of the commerial node from Highway 27.
Mr. Jay Vandermeer, Clermont, appeared before the Board to suggest establishing the commercial node from the city limits of the commercial business (repair shop) to Sullivan Road.
Mr. John Hughes was present to discuss the request with the Board.
Mrs. Jeanie Merrill, Groveland, appeared before the Board and suggested looking at a larger area, and stated that she was against any type of spot zoning.
Mr. Vandermeer discussed the 50 foot setbacks and stated that there is a need for frontage roads where there is depth.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request to establish a new Commercial Node in the vicinity of U.S. 27 and North Grassy Lake Road.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Michael C. Willett, County Administrator, to attend the meeting of the State Association of County Commissioners, on Friday, regarding the impcations of the new tax law on local governments borrowing money, a cost of $50.00.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m.
ATTEST:
JAMES R. CARSON, JR.", CHAIRMAN
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