The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, March 17, 1987 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: Thomas J. Windram, Chairman: Glenn C Burhans (not present); Claude E. Smoak, Jr.: James R. Carson, Jr.: 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 Sandra Carter, 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. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of March 10, 1987, as presented.
LICENSES & PERMITS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Gun Permits and Bonds:
New Renewals Addition
Jack Farrer John F. Northcott Jack Nathan Shorr
Delores H. Bender
William M. Kollar
William V. Zeller
Robert Charles Kennedy
William F. Jones
Brenda G. Dillon
Monard Dillon, Jr.
Willis V. McCall
H. D. Robuck, Jr.
REPORTS/PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Cumulative Participant Activity Reports for Lake County from July 1, 1986 to February 28, 1987, from the Private Industry Council.
TAX COLLECTOR/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the 1986 Delinquent Tax Notices, from the office of T. Keith Hall, Tax Collector, to be advertised in the Lake Region News, Inc.
Included in the motion was approval to pay Warrant #66662 through Warrant #67011, for the following accounts:
County Transportation Trust Pasco Fire District
Paisley Fire District Landfills
Fine & Forfeiture General Revenue
Countywide Fire District Aquatic Weed
Private Industry Council Countywide Library
Law Library Mosquito Control
South Lake Fire District Northwest Fire District
Bassville Fire District Mt. Plymouth Fire District
Law Enforcement Trust Fund Section 8
Road Impact Fish Conservation
Northeast Ambulance Northwest Ambulance
RIGHT-OF-WAYS, ROADS & EASEMENTS
Commr. Smoak brought to the attention of the Board a call he had received this date from a resident in District #2, Mrs. Andrews, who was questioning a public right-of-way versus a private right-of-way on C.R. 474. He stated that her concern was with a 66 foot right-of-way, in which half of it had been fenced off. He directed the County Administrator's Office to research it. No further action was taken at this time.
WATER RESOURCES
Commr. Smoak also brought to the attention of the Board a second problem regarding a resident who is constructing a home on a small lake off of the intersection of C.R. 455 and S.R. 19. Said individual is putting up concrete pilings and putting stainless steel wire fencing across the lake bottom, which precludes the other owners on the lake from accessing the standing water. He requested the County Administrator's Office to check with the County Attorney's Office as to the residents' legal rights to the lake. No further action was taken at this time.
CODE ENFORCEMENT
Commr. Deems stated that he would like to bring the Board up-to-date regarding the Silver Springs spray field and a problem which involves it. He stated that he has been getting a lot of phone calls about bad odors being in the area. He also stated that the spray field is in violation of the Conditional Use Permit, as they do not have a buffer around the spray field. He talked to Mr. Phillip Tope, the Manager of Silver Springs, who insisted that there was not an odor problem.
Commr. Deems also stated that he was getting phone calls regarding the area along S.R. 48, concerning the bay head which the runoff previously ran into. Mr. Tope stated that his firm has a permit to pump into the original spray field once a week, which they are obviously doing. Commr. Deems stated that, in order to pinpoint the problem, the Board is going to have to have some evidence from the residents of the neighborhood.
No action was taken at this time.
ELECTIONS
Mrs. Emogene Stegall, Supervisor of Elections, appeared before the Board to request approval to create additional precincts, as the County has outgrown several of its polling places. She distributed maps outlining precinct boundaries and the proposed changes creating Precinct No. 53 from Precinct No. 2, in the Altoona area, and Precinct No. 54 from Precinct No. 3, in the Paisley area.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the proposed changes in boundary lines, as outlined by Mrs. Stegall, and the creation of Precincts No. 53 and 54.
Commr. Smoak requested Mrs. Stegall to enlighten the Board as to the procedures for redistricting in odd number of years, since the County has a general election coming up in 1988, and as to the time table involved and whether the time table can be met by the Election Office. A brief discussion occurred regarding this matter.
ORDINANCES/CODE ENFORCEMENT
At 9:30 a.m. the Chairman announced that the advertised time had arrived for the Public Hearing regarding the requested amendment to Ordinance No. 1982-19, deleting the requirement that the meeting of the Code Enforcement Board be scheduled to begin after 5:OO p.m. No one present in the audience wished to discuss the request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to place the following ordinance on the floor for its first and final reading, by title only:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE LAKE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AMENDING ORDINANCE 1982-19 BY ABOLISHING THE REQUIREMENTS THAT THE MEETING OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD BE SCHEDULED TO BEGIN AFTER 5:00 P.M.: PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved and adopted Ordinance No. 1987-4, on its first and final reading, by title only.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to award the following road projects:
Proj. #9-87 #3-1833 Cherry Lake Rd. "Part" Trac Roadbuilders
$197,107.00
Proj. #10-87 C-448 Widening/Resurfacing Trac Roadbuilders
$298,713.00
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for partial payment to Trac Roadbuilders, on Project No. l-87, Wolfbranch Road, in the amount of $31,660.66.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS
A motion was made by Commr. Carson, which was seconded by Commr. Smoak, to approve a request for final payment to Trac Roadbuilders, on Project No. 2-87, Bay Road, in the amount of $17,991.25.
Discussion occurred as to whether the project had been fully completed or not. Commr. Windram stated that he felt additional work needed to be done before the project could be considered completed.
Commr. Carson withdrew his motion, Commr. Smoak withdrew his second and the Board postponed action regarding this request until later in the day.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for full payment to MacAsphalt, Inc., for Project No. 8-87 C-565A, Monte Vista Road, in the amount of $113,442.00.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/LANDFILLS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Roland Lewis to attend a Spring Seminar and Board Meeting, for the Governmental Refuse Collection and Disposal Association (GRCDA), to be held April 8-19, 1987, in Clearwater, Florida, at an estimated cost of $235.00.
ROADS-COUNTY & STATE/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the maintenance map on Lake Louisa Road (C.R. #3-0847).
ROADS-COUNTY & STATE/SUBDIVISIONS/RESOLUTIONS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to place a 20 m.p.h. speed limit on Hickory Lane, #3-4439, located in the Imperial Terrace Subdivision.
ROADS-COUNTY & STATE/SUBDIVISIONS/RESOLUTIONS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to place a 25 m.p.h. speed limit on Palamino Trail, #4-4887, located in the Hilltop-Sorrento Subdivision.
DEEDS/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE
On a motion by Commr. Carson, 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:
#2736 Release all reservations Mt. Plymouth
#2076 Release all reservations Orange Blossom Hills Area
#2519 Release all reservations Lake Katherine
DEEDS/RIGHT-OF-WAYS, ROADS & EASEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to accept the following right-of-way deeds:
Charles Randall Cobb #4-5890 Huff Rd.
Raymond/Bernice Fritz #4-5072 Waycross Ave.
Richard/Berry Lasher #2-3109 Quarters Rd.
Taft/Lara Cannon #2-3109 Quarters Rd.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to purchase one desk and one file cabinet, at an estimated cost of $500.00, for Fire Protection.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request, from the Northwest Fire District, to reimburse the following individuals for successful completion of Methods and Techniques Instruction and Strategy and Tactics courses:
Terry Vineup $136.00
David Richardson 136.00
James Quale 73.00 (Methods & Techniques Inst. only)
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/PUBLIC HEALTH
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to accept additional funding, in the amount of $66,058.00, for the contract year 1986-87, from the State Health Office, for the Women and Infant Care Program.
A brief discussion occurred regarding this request, and the Board directed the County Administrator, Mike Willett, to obtain a memo from Dr. June Atkinson, County Health Director, further explaining this request.
BONDS - MOBILE HOME
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the 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:
Haywood Richardson - Leesburg Area - District #2
Ted Kirkland - Ferndale Area - District #3
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BUILDING DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to hire Mr. Jack Bragg, as the Building Official, at a starting salary of $24,000.00.
SIGNS/PUBLIC WORKS
Commr. Windram brought to the attention of the Board a request, from the City of Mascotte, to have fifteen (15) stop signs recovered.
The County Administrator, Mike Willett, stated that he had referred the request to the Public Works Sign Shop and requested the Board to postpone action concerning this matter until a later date.
No action was taken at this time.
ROADS-COUNTY & STATE/MUNICIPALITIES/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
Mr. Lee Kenney, Mayor of Lady Lake, appeared before the Board to discuss and ask some assistance from the Board with reference to the paving of some streets in Lady Lake. He stated that Hwy. 466 was in the process of being widened and resurfaced (by the firm of Asphalt Pavers, Inc.), and felt that while this project was being done, that possibly said contractor could be utilized to do some badly needed paving in the City of Lady Lake. He distributed a map, showing the areas which need paving, along with a cost analysis printout (from the contractor), indicating the total cost involved.
Mayor Kenney stated that the City of Lady Lake would like to draw up an agreement between the City and the County, whereby the County would amend its contract with the contractor to pave the streets indicated, and upon completion of the project, bill the City of Lady Lake for the expenses incurred reyarding said paving. The streets involved would be Lemon Street, an extension of Guava Street, Third and Fourth Streets, Hermosa Street, and Gibson Avenue. In regards to Clay Avenue, half of the road is in the County and half is in the City: however, it is County maintained. Therefore, the Public Works Director, Ben Benedum, recommended that the County pave said road, while in the process of paving the other roads indicated. The total cost of the project would be $85,116.99.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the City of Lady Lake, to enter into an additional contract, or a contract extension, with Asphalt Pavers, Inc., to pave the following streets according to the specifications furnished to the Board this date: Hermosa Street, Clay Avenue, Gibson Avenue, Guava Street, Third Street, Fourth Street and Lemon Street, all of which will be paid for by the City of Lady Lake, with the exception of Clay Avenue, which will be paid for by the County.
Commr. Smoak questioned whether the County could tie into the motion, in some way, the City of Lady Lake's commitment to participate in the improvements to Clay Avenue, on a pro-rata shared basis, those people which come into the City and benefit directly from the public participation and improvements to the road. This matter was briefly discussed, however, no action was taken at this time.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 10:25 a.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would take a five minute recess.
LANDFILLS/POLLUTION CONTROL
Mr. Roland Lewis, Solid Waste Disposal Operations Director, appeared before the Board to discuss the new solid waste regulations which were implemented by the Florida Legislature several years ago.
The County was required to develop a ground water monitoring plan for each of the County's landfills, of which one is in operation at the present time. He stated that a monitoring well was installed, and samples were taken initially for the Loghouse Landfill, Astatula I, Astatula II (which is not in operation at the present time), Lady Lake Landfill, and the Umatilla Landfill.
Mr. Lewis also stated that, in doing the initial sampling last summer at Astatula I, that some high organic carbon readings were found and DER requested the County to do some resampling. In resampling, some indication was found that there may be concern regarding some volatile organic carbons that showed up in the subsequent sampling.
Mr. Alex Hull, Professional Engineering Consultants, Inc., serving as solid waste consultants for the County, appeared before the Board to discuss the groundwater quality situation at the Astatula Landfill. Considerable discussion occurred regarding the findings, which had concentrations of several compounds in excess of the maximum concentration limits (MCL) of the Florida Primary Drinking Water Standards of Chapter 17-22.104 F.A.C. In addition, several organic compounds were detected which do not have established MCL's.
In order to confirm and to quantify the presence of said compounds, Mr. Hull recommended proposing the utilization of Geraghty & Miller, Inc., an independent water quality/groundwater specialty firm. This firm will obtain water quality samples from the monitoring wells at the Astatula I Landfill and in up to five (5) private water supply wells in the immediate area of the Astatula I Landfill, of which the results of the analysis will be reported to the Board. He stated that a proposal for these services had been submitted to the Board, in an amount not to exceed $15,917.00.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the recommendation to allocate the necessary funds to perform the additional testing, utilizing the firm of Geraghty & Miller, in an amount not to exceed $15.917.00, by declaring an emergency situation and, as expediciously as possible, get the job done.
Mr. Clyde Johnson, President of the Lake Harris Shores Home Owners Association, appeared before the Board and stated that what he had heard at the meeting this morning, concerning bringing in experts, etc., was very encouraging and very much appreciated by the association.
Commr. Smoak questioned Mr. Hull as to what kind of time frame, in regards to the residents in the area who would be directly affected, is involved, in terms of a testing procedure and in receiving results back.
Mr. Hull stated that his firm was working with two laboratories at the present time, one in Cambridge, Massachusetts and one in Tallahassee, Florida. The results will be available in 4-6 weeks and a final report should be available May 1, 1987.
RECESS AND REASSEMBLY
At 11:OO a.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would take a five minute recess.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA (CONT'D.)
ROAD PROJECTS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
Mr. Ben Benedum, Director of Public Works, appeared before the Board to discuss a request for final payment to Trac Roadbuilders, on Project NO. 2-87, Bay Road, in the amount of $17,991.25, which had been postponed earlier in the day. He stated that Trac Roadbuilders was a reputable contractor and felt that the problem, regarding the shoving of a 500' strip of pavement, would be corrected; however, if the Board does not wish to process the final payment, he would hold off requesting approval until such time as the contractor takes corrective action.
No action was taken at this time.
POLLUTION CONTROL/SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
Mrs. Paulette Alexander, Professional Engineering Consultants, Inc., appeared before the Board to discuss a research project report on the feasibility of a pilot project for alum treatment of muck farm discharge to surface water. She distributed a copy of the report to the Board for review.
Mrs. Alexander reminded the Board of the hiring of Dr. Harvey Harper, from the University of Central Florida, to do some lab analysis of water from two muck farms and also the Apopka Beauclair Canal, to see if alum treatment was the alternative for cleaning up the discharge water from the various muck farms and also the potential use of alum in the surface water, for cleaning it up. It was her understanding that Dr. Harper had submitted a report, to each of the Commissioners, approximately one to two weeks ago regarding this matter. In that report he detailed his studies and what the final analysis was. In his opinion, alum had a very good potential for removing phosphorus (as much as 95-99%), from the discharge water.
Mrs. Alexander stated that late last fall the Board had also authorized her to do a feasibility study to see if Dr. Harper's information could be used, and conduct a pilot study on one of the muck farms. After doing a survey of farms in Lake County, particularly around the Apopka area, as that is where a great deal of concern is at the present time, she concluded that the best place for a pilot project would be on the Duda farm, on the west side of the canal, of which the reasons are outlined in her report.
Mrs. Alexander stated that she and Dr. Harper had met with the staff of the Department of Environmental Regulations and that they were very interested in the project. In fact, they are so interested that they said if the County did do the pilot study and it showed positive results, that they may require this of the farmers in the cleanup of their discharge. DER has also offered technical assistance (from the Biology or Chemistry staff, if needed) in doing this study. DER has indicated that they would not require a permit, from the County, if the County decided to do this study.
Mrs. Alexander stated that she had looked into the possibility of funding, for said project, with several sources; however, was not very successful. The alum would cost approximately $2,500.00 and the alum feed pump would cost approximately $500.00; with the total approximately estimate, for a two month pilot study, being $17,100-17,200.00.
Considerable discussion occurred regarding said project and the funding for same.
Mr. Don Findell, Pollution Control Director, appeared before the Board to discuss the project. He stated that he was recommending that the Pollution Control Department and the Board of County Commissioners enter into and develop an agreement with Lake Soil and Water Conservation District to carry out a study of this type , which would require the hiring of a field/lab technician.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to develop and enter into an agreement with Lake Soil and Water Conservation District to conduct an Agricultural Stormwater Best Management Practice Monitoring Project and authorized the hiring of a field/lab technician in a full-time position.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved the request to declare an emergency situation: that the Director of Pollution Control, in association with Professional Engineering Consultants, Inc., and Mrs. Paulette Alexander, be authorized to undertake the alum study and, included in that authorization approval of the budget preparation, as presented to the Board this date; and specifically, to address those identifiable bodies such as the Zellwood Drainage District, the Central Florida Ag Institute, and others which may come up later, to seek and indicate to them that the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County specifically is requesting a 50% participation in the cost of doing the study, but that if that is not forthcoming, that the County still continue the study and bear all the costs.
Commr. Carson voted "No".
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 - Eustis Area - Petition No. 447
Mr. Robert Vason, Attorney representing the petitioner, appeared before the Board to discuss the request.
It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the November 26, 1986, and December 3, 1986, editions of the Sentinel Star, Lake Little Sentinel.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board denied the request to vacate that portion of Clear Lake Estates, in the Eustis Area, as advertised in Petition No. 447, by Kevin N. Burkholder.
Commr . Smoak voted "No".
ROAD CLOSINGS - Pine Lakes Area - Petition No. 455
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 November 26, 1986, and the December 3, 1986, editions of the Sentinel Star, Lake Little Sentinel.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to vacate that portion of the Pine Lakes area, as advertised in Petition No. 455, by the Lake County Board of County Commissioners.
ROAD CLOSINGS - PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE
Petition No. 454 - Eustis Area
No one present wished to discuss the request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise that portion of Phillipsburg Subdivision in the Eustis Area, in Petition No. 454, by Amos W. Roach.
Petition No. 456 - Lady Lake Area
No one present wished to discuss the request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise that portion of Conant Subdivision in the Lady Lake Area, in Petition No. 456, by S. H. Rehmann.
Petition No. 457 - Eustis Area
Mr. Alan W. Mielke, Petitioner, appeared before the Board to discuss the request.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise that portion of Orange Avenue Heights in the Eustis Area, in Petition No. 457, by Alan W. Mielke.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA (CONT'D.)
ROADS-COUNTY & STATE/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS
PUBLIC WORKS
Mr. Ben Benedum, Director of Public Works, appeared before the Board to discuss a request to advertise the Countywide Secondary Road Mowing Contract.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Director of Public Works, Mr. Ben Benedum, to pursue drawing bid specs and, within those bid specs, that it clearly states that it is only a solicitation of cost comparisons and that all bids may be thrown out if deemed uneconomical to do so.
ORDINANCES/MUNICIPALITIES
Commr. Windram brought to the attention of the Board, as an informational item only, a letter from the City of Mascotte stating that the Mascotte City Council has elected to terminate an interlocal agreement with Lake County regarding impact fees, with an effective date of April 7, 1987.
The Board directed the County Administrator, Mike Willett, to investigate this matter.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA (CONT'D.)
PUBLIC WORKS/COUNTY BUILDINGS & GROUNDS
Mr. Ben Benedum, Director of Public Works, appeared before the Board to discuss and review plans for the proposed Public Works Building. The need for moving the present gas station and sign shop, in order to make room for the Public Works building (to be located across from the Personnel/Administrative Services building), was discussed. He stated that the plans for a new sign shop will be ready to bring before the Board for approval April 7, 1987, and he anticipates moving into the building July 10, 1987. He also stated that the Public Works building will come to the Board for advertising May 12, 1987, will be bid June 5, 1987, awarded June 9, 1987, and hopefully will be ready to move into January 1, 1988.
CODE ENFORCEMENT
Commr. Windram brought before the Board a problem which had been brought to his attention regarding the fact that the Mt. Dora Jaycees had planned a function in the Silver Shores Subdivision, on Lake Gertrude, at a private residence, for which they were selling tickets. The function will consist of a pig roast, boat rides, entertainment by The Blues Brothers, etc., in order to raise funds for Muscular Dystrophy. However, since it is in a residentially zoned subdivision, it may violate some of the County's ordinances regarding a commercial type activity being held in a subdivision.
The County Attorney, Chris Ford, suggested turning the problem over to the Code Enforcement Board, and give the Chairman the authority to approve whatever their recommendation is. The Board may have to get an injunction.
Commr. Smoak made a motion that said problem be assigned to the Chairman to handle, with the cooperation of the staff. The motion died for the lack of a second.
Commr. Carson suggested that the Chairman work out the problem with the Code Enforcement Board and the County Attorney's Office.
No action was taken at this time.
TAX COLLECTOR/BUILDING COMMITTEE
The County Attorney, Chris Ford, brought to the attention of the Board a request by the Tax Collector, T. Keith Hall, for the Building Committee to look at and recommend to the Board for approval, rental space at two different shopping centers: one being the Piggly Wiggly and the other being the Winn Dixie Shopping Center in Tavares.
Mr. Hall wants to lease approximately 2,400 sq. ft., in an area where he would have very substantial parking space, as he wants to move the entire tag operation out of the Tavares office, where he presently has very limited space.
The County Attorney stated that the Building Committee recommends that the Board approve Mr. Hall's request, authorizing him to negotiate a three (3) year lease, with a one (1) year escape clause (in the event that in a years time the Board may have other space available, with adequate parking, that the adjustment could be made) with the developer of the Winn Dixie Shopping Center. There is nothing available, at the present time, with adequate parking space.
Discussion occurred regarding this request.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the recommendation of the Building Committee to authorize the Tax Collector, T. Keith Hall, to negotiate with the developer of the Winn Dixie Shopping Center, a three (3) year lease, with a one (1) year escape clause, at $8.00 a sq. ft. for the first year, $8.40 the second year, and $8.85 the third year, with four months free rent, to cover the cost of installing needed carpeting.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
The County Administrator, Mike Willett, requested approval from the Board for him to travel to Augusta, Georgia and Washington, D.C. with the County Attorney, the Clerk, and the Jail Administrator to visit several jails, in order to obtain the pros and cons, in preparation for the construction of the Lake County Jail.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request as stated above.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
THOMAS J. WINDRAM, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK
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