A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

APRIL 7, 1987

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, April 7, 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; Claude E. Smoak, Jr.; James R. Carson, Jr.; and C. A. "Lex" Deems. Other 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.

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

MINUTES

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of March 17, 1987, as presented.

BIDS/PURCHASING

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to extend the current prices on rip rap bags until September 31, 1987, on Bid No. 009-210-087.

BONDS - CONTRACTOR

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

New

4045-87 Charles C. Little dba Air-Cond Cooling & Heating

(Mechanical)

4377-87 Richard Belins dba Chambliss Electric (Electrical)

4448-87 James Wengler, Jr. (Aluminum Contractor)

4449-87 James Cox (Building)

4450-87 Custom Windows and Exterior Design (Aluminum Specialty

with Concrete)

4451-87 Centron Development Corporation (General Building)

4452-87 Kerry Williamson dba Executive Plumbing of Central Fla.,

Inc. (Plumbing)

4453-87 Alex P. Cameron dba ACC Enterprises, Inc. (Plumbing)

4454-87 Steve A. Miller dba Miller Electrical Service (Electrical)

4455-87 Ranger Electric, Inc. (Electrical)

4456-87 David L. Martin dba A-l Restoration (Roofing)

4457-87 Dave Ellis, Inc.

4458-87 Roger W. Shull (Aluminum Specialty)

LICENSES & PERMITS

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Gun Permits and Bonds:

New Renewals

Mack Muluaney John R. Hineyardner

William C. Selby, Jr. Robert J. Gallicchio

James D. Ellrodt Albert Wayne Roberts, Sr.

Albert Wayne Roberts, Jr.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of Warrant #67006 through Warrant #58431 for the following accounts:

Pasco Fire District County Transportation Trust

Landfills

General Revenue

Countywide Fire District Bassville Fire District

Section 8 Northwest Fire District

Mt. Plymouth Fire District Countywide Library

Fine & Forfeiture Law Library

Mosquito Control Private Industry Council

South Lake Fire District Special Assessments

Paisley Fire District Northeast Ambulance

Northwest Ambulance Aquatic Weed

Northeast Hospital Revenue Sharing

Fish Conservation

COUNTY PROPERTY/MUNICIPALITIES

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to participate in the combined Public Auction for the sale of surplus vehicles and equipment, sponsored by the City of Leesburg, Saturday, May 2, 1987.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ASSESSMENTS/SUBDIVISIONS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the proper signatures on a Satisfaction of Assessment Lien for Lee E. and Ruth A. Wertz, Western Shores Subdivision, in the amount of $724.31.

COURTS-JUDGES/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CODE ENFORCEMENT

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the proper signatures on a Satisfaction of Judgment for Douglas Dwight Merrell, Fay Merrell, and Timothy Dwight Merrell, in the amount of $100.00, Case No. 83-808-CJ; and a Satisfaction and Release of Judgment for Jeffrey Veilleux, in the amount of $100.00, Case No. CEB 117-86.

COUNTY PROPERTY/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Don Peroddy, Property Control, to delete the following items from Fixed Assets, for the month of March, 1987:

Prop# Dept. Item Amount Reason

2942 Surplus Huebasch Dryer $528.00 To be junked

4783 Surplus Olivetti Calculator 426.31 To be junked

Total $954.31

REPORTS

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

March 6, 1987 ($17,256.47) March 13, 1987 ($18,777.89)

March 20, 1987 ($17,366.00)

WATER RESOURCES/AUDITS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Southwest Florida Water Management District's audited Financial Statements, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1986.

ASSESSMENTS/SUBDIVISIONS

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

El Bonito Subdivision

David W. Shaffer $1,813.10

Pine Lakes South Subdivision

Edwin E. & Paula A. Murray 1,742.68

Edwin E. & Paula A. Murray 1,690.60

Glen & Glenford A. Travers, Ruby M. Travers, and 990.35

Glenford T. Travers

Pine Island Shores Subdivision

Shirley Markus and Landon Hall Hawkins 1,921.94

Highland Lakes Subdivision

Marshall H. Gaard, subject to Agreement for Deed 615.30

in favor of Henry William & Carolyn Ellen

Weilmuenster, Sr.

Lakeview Heights Subdivision

Richard J. & Dorothy S. White 753.85

Dora Park Estates

Charles Allcott III & Deborah R. Allcott 605.27

Hilltop Subdivision

Treva Louise Farmen 763.05

Mark McCain 1,022.26

Western Shores Subdivision

William Bradford Whaley 676.60

Florida Fruitland Subdivision

William & Orpha Kidd 1,104.26

Picciola Island Subdivision

Sandra A. & Joseph P. Godfrey 343.75

Birr Park Subdivision

James R. & Diane R. Garton 2,154.31

St. Johns Manhattan Subdivision

Joyce Vaughn, Yvonne Vaughn Dyke & Joyce Burhans 1,139.28

Vaughn

Willard H. & Carol J. Mayo 620.25

RIGHT-OF-WAYS, ROADS & EASEMENTS

Commr. Windram brought to the attention of the Board (for informational purposes only) a letter he had received from Mr. Herbert Mayer, stating that he was donating certain property frontage on Huff Road, for the purpose of widening and blacktopping it.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA

RESOLUTIONS/WATER AUTHORITY/LAWS & LEGISLATION/MUNICIPALITIES

Discussion occurred regarding a resolution, from the City of Clermont, recommending that the headwaters of the Palatlakaha River remain under the direct jurisdiction of the St. Johns River Water Management District.

Commr. Smoak stated that he would support the City of Clermont's position of petitioning the Legislature not to redistrict, by removing from the St. Johns River Water Management District the headwaters of the Palatlakaha River.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the Chairman to communicate concerns to the appropriate Legislative personnel in Tallahassee that the Lake County Board of County Commissioners supports the retention of the control of the Green Swamp area, located in Polk County, under the jurisdiction of the St. Johns River Water Management District, outlining those areas of concern which Lake County has.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Pasco Fire District, to purchase one refrigerator and one electric range, for the Dona Vista Fire Station, at a total State contract cost of $737.00.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS

Discussion occurred regarding a request to purchase one Chevrolet S-10 Blazer, at an estimated cost of $10,265.00, for Fire Protection.

Commr. Burhans made a motion to approve the request, however, after additional discussion, he retracted his motion.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved to postpone action concerning this request, in order for the County Administrator to see if there are funds available in the budget to purchase a four-wheel drive rather than a two-wheel drive.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to reimburse the Yalaha Volunteer Fire Department $126.00, for tuition of Fred Larsen, who successfully completed Methods and Techniques of Instruction and Strategy and Tactics Course.

CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/STATE AGENCIES/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE

DEPARTMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for signatures on a Cooperative Equipment Lease between the State of Florida Division of Forestry and the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, for a Fastrack 4 x 4 truck located in the Pasco Fire District.

BIDS/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to award County Rid No. 021-070-087, in the amount of $41,624.14, to Nick Nicholas Ford, Inc., for a 1987 Ford LNT8000 cab and chassis, for the Bassville Fire District.

After some discussion, in which it was learned that Nick Nicholas Ford, Inc. was the only dealership that responded with a bid, the Board requested that the additional nine dealerships involved be contacted and inquire as to why they chose not to bid.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/WELFARE DEPARTMENT

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Welfare Department, to purchase an IBM Quietwriter typewriter, at the State contract cost of $881.00.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/VETERANS SERVICE

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Veterans Service, for Arthur Ragland, Jeanne Faerber and Donald Priem to attend the annual State Service Officers' Training Conference, in Daytona Beach, at a total cost of $950.00.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC HEALTH

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Lonnie Strickland to attend the Statewide Conference, presented by the Gerontological Society of Florida, on April 24-26, 1987, in Ft. Lauderdale, at a cost of $278.00.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ANIMAL CONTROL

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Animal Control, to purchase a 1987 Chevrolet l/2 ton pickup truck, at a State contract cost of $9,700.00.

WELFARE DEPARTMENT/SUITS AFFECTING THE COUNTY

Mr. Lonnie Strickland, Director of Health and General Services, addressed the Board concerning a request for the County Attorney to pursue a civil suit, in order to obtain reimbursement of monies, for health care services rendered to a County resident who had falsified his application for said services, and was not willing to reimburse.

A brief discussion occurred regarding this request and problems involved with it.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Welfare Department, for the County Attorney to pursue a civil suit for reimbursement of monies, for services rendered, as stated above.

SUITS AFFECTING THE COUNTY

Commr. Deems questioned the County Attorney, Chris Ford, where the County stands at the present time concerning the Quattlebaum suit.

The County Attorney stated that he believed the suit was being drafted, however, would check into the matter and report back at a later time this date.

A brief discussion occurred regarding this matter.

No action was taken at this time.

BUDGETS/PERSONNEL

A brief discussion occurred regarding a request for approval of FY 1986-87 merit increases, submitted by Mr. Glenn Timmons, Director of Personnel.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved merit increases for FY 1986-87, as submitted by Mr. Glenn Timmons, Director of Personnel.

DEVELOPMENT/COUNTY PROPERTY/MUNICIPALITIES

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to place two vehicles, from Development, in the Leesburg auction (a 1981 Ford stationwagon, #7531, and a 1981 GMC pickup truck, #7576).

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PLANNING

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to reimburse Mary Pasak $100.00, for successfully completing the One and Two Family Dwelling Inspector exam.

BONDS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SUBDIVISIONS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to release a maintenance bond, in the amount of $8,418.00, for Mission Village Subdivision.

SUBDIVISIONS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the preliminary plat on the revised plans of The Oranges subdivision.

SUBDIVISIONS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the preliminary plat of Lake Swatara Estates subdivision.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PLANNING DEPARTMENT

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the final plat on the South Forty Business Center and accepted an Irrevocable Letter of Credit, in the amount of $42,645.00, for performance.

SUBDIVISIONS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the final plat of Lake Apopka Heights subdivision.

COMMITTEES/PLANNING DEPARTMENT/APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS

Mr. Michael Szunyog, Director of Planning, addressed the Board concerning a request for the appointments of Comprehensive Plan Citizen Advisory Committees for the Economic Development/Agriculture Element and the Housing Element. He distributed lists of names of individuals who were interested in serving on said committees.

Mr. Szunyog stated that he had advertised in three (3) newspapers (the South Lake Press, the Leesburg Commercial and the Orlando Sentinel) requesting five to seven individuals to serve on said committees.

Discussion occurred regarding said committees and individuals to serve on same.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for appointments to said committees to be postponed, to enable the Board to work with Mr. Szunyog in trying to develop a larger list o f individuals who might be interested in serving on either of said committees.

BONDS - MOBILE HOME

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the renewal and cancellation of mobile home bonds as follows:

Renewal

Daryl English - Jacks Lake Area - District #2

Cancellations

Colista Shaw - Mt. Plymouth Area - District #4

Stanley Ewell - Sorrento Area - District #4

SUBDIVISIONS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the final plat of Cherokee at Leesburg subdivision: accepted a Certificate of Deposit, in the amount of $3,400.00, for maintenance; accepted the following roads into the County Maintenance System: Isaacs Ct. (l-5637) and Barger ct. (1-5637A); and accepted an Irrevocable Letter of Credit, in the amount of $8,334.26, for performance.

COURTS-JUDGES/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

Discussion occurred regarding a request for the release of Judgment Liens against Michael Walter Brown, from the County Attorney's Office.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the County Attorney's Office, for the release of Judgment Liens, in the amount of $500.00, against Michael Walter Brown.

ORDINANCES

At 10:00 a.m. the Chairman announced that the advertised time had arrived for a Public Hearing regarding an ordinance amending Ordinance 1978-8, the Lake County Flood Regulations. It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the March 19, 1987, and March 27, 1987, editions of The Orlando Sentinel, Lake Little Sentinel.

Mr. Dave Clapsaddle, Principal Planner, Planning Department, appeared before the Board and stated that in October of 1986, the Federal Emergency Management Agency had revised its rules concerning County floodplain ordinances, and Lake County must revise its floodplain ordinance to comply with FEMA's (Federal Emergency Management Agency) revised rules.

Considerable discussion occurred regarding what revisions had been made to the floodplain ordinance, by Lake County, in order to comply.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved to place the amended ordinance on the floor for its first and final reading, by title only as follows:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING LAKE COUNTY ORDINANCE 1978-8, THE LAKE COUNTY FLOOD REGULATIONS; MAKING SAID REGULATIONS CONFORM TO FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY REGULATIONS: RESTATING THE PURPOSE OF THE FLOOD ORDINANCE; AMENDING DEFINITIONS; REQUIRING DEVELOPMENT PERMITS; PROVIDING FOR APPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT PERMITS: PROVIDING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FLOOD PLAIN ADMINISTRATOR: DELETING PROVISIONS FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS; AMENDING APPEAL PROCEDURES: RESTATING DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS WITHIN SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREAS: AMENDING REQUIREMENTS FOR FLOOD PROOFING: PROVIDING REGULATIONS FOR FLOODWAYS AND STREAMS AND SHALLOW FLOODING AREAS; AMENDING VARIANCE PROCEDURES: PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.



On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board adopted Ordinance No. 1987-5, amending Ordinance No. 1978-8, Lake County Flood Regulations, as read on its first and final reading, by title only.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA (CONT'D.)

CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS

Discussion occurred regarding a request from the County Administrator, to void the cablevision franchise agreement with Crystal Cablevision, effective June 6, 1987.

Discussion occurred regarding the deregulation of cable television and what the Board's policy is concerning same.

The County Attorney, Chris Ford, stated that he could do some research and bring back to the Board an answer regarding the deregulation question, at a later date; however, the policy decision would have to come from the Board.

No action was taken at this time.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/POLLUTION CONTROL

Mr. Don Findell, Director of Pollution Control, addressed the Board regarding a request for an additional position of hydrogeologist in his department, as he feels that Lake County needs to have such expertise on the Pollution Control staff.

Discussion occurred regarding exactly what the position would entail and what the pay range would be.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for an additional position of hydrogeologist, to address existing and potential hydrologic concerns in Lake County; that a job description be prepared, as well as a salary range: and authorized for the position to be advertised.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ASSESSMENTS/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS

Discussion occurred regarding adding vacant lots to the fire protection revenues, at a rate of $5.00 per parcel, which would raise approximately $212,000.00. Printouts were distributed to the Board, for their review, indicating fire call statistics, as well as a breakdown of estimated revenue, for each of the fire districts.

The County Administrator stated that his office had done some research and found that 19% of the fires in Lake County happen on vacant lots.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the assessment of the fire tax on vacant parcels, at the rate of $5.00 per parcel.

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 Superior Asphalt Company, for Project No. 6-87, Intersection Improvement, in the amount of $15,081.78.



ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for partial payment to Asphalt Pavers, Inc., for Project No. 7-87, Cherry Lake Road and C.R. 466, in the amount of $131,649.21.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS/RESOLUTIONS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for final payment to Paquette Paving Company, for Project No. SA-52, Grant Avenue, in the amount of $24,162.15; and accepted the remaining portion of Grant Avenue, #l-5336A, into the County Maintenance system.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS

Discussion occurred regarding the future construction of the Public Works Building and the Sign Shop.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to postpone action regarding Item Nos. 4, 5 and 6, under category G. PUBLIC WORKS, of the County Administrator's Agenda, concerning the Public Works Building and Sign Shop, until after the Building Committee meets later in the day, for a firm recommendation.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/LANDFILLS

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise for the purchase of a six foot chain link security fence, for the fueling facility at the Astatula Landfill, at an estimated cost of $6,500.00.

After some discussion regarding increasing the area to be fenced, and the additional cost involved, the motion was amended to include the additional fencing, but at a cost not to exceed $10,000.00.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to purchase a new remote radio desk unit, for the Sign Shop, from Tidmore Electronics, in the amount of $230.75.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/MUNICIPALITIES/SIGNS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the City of Mascotte, to face 15 stop signs, at a cost of $10.00 each.

RESOLUTIONS/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to accept the frontage road, off Hwy. 441 by the Leesburg Airport (entrance of TV and Stereo Town), into the County Maintenance System, and to assign it the following name: Airport View, #l-4927.

RESOLUTIONS/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to post a 35 m.p.h. speed limit on Griffin Road, #l-7807.

CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/LANDFILLS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for a refuse collection franchise for Sunshine Refuse Service.

CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/STATE AGENCIES/ROADS-COUNTY &

STATE

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the proper signatures on a cooperative road maintenance agreement (#1580), between Lake County and the U. S. Forest Service (nine roads in the Ocala Forest).

DEEDS/RIGHT-OF-WAYS, ROADS & EASEMENTS

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

Right-of-Way Deeds

D. Scott Dykehouse/Jim P. Turner #3-1846 Grassy Lake Road

James P. Gills #2-2427 O'Brien Road

Lawrence/Wilma Edie #5-5725 Treasure Island Rd.

Danny/Gwendolyn Watson #2-3109 S. Quarters Rd.

Zebulon/Louise Teeter #2-4303 S. Whitney Rd.

William/Ann Mattick #2-3110 Haywood Farm Rd.

Inland Groves Corporation #2-1429 Max Hooks Rd.



Non-Exclusive Easement

James Munson Off #l-5335 Treadway Sch.

Road

Drainage Easements

Thomas/Dorothy Merrill C-450 SE of Umatilla

City of Umatilla C-450 SE of Umatilla

Corrective Deed

Blueberry Hills Apartments C-44 Leg A

Cardinal Industries, Inc. C-44 Leg A

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the final payment to Trac Roadbuilders, for Project No. l-87, Wolfbranch Road, in the amount of $41,673.00.

MUNICIPALITIES/PUBLIC WORKS

Discussion occurred regarding the request by the Lion's Club in Astor, for the Lake County Public Works Department to haul approximately 8,000 yards of dirt, from a pit belonging to the U. S. Forest Service, to a ballfield located in Astor, at no charge.

Commr. Smoak stated that he was concerned about the cost to the County, which is estimated at approximately $20-30,OOO.OO. His concern is that the County is investing this much money (taxpayers' money) in a private piece of land, and requested that the Board postpone action until such time that the County has, in writing, some significant contractual guarantee which assures the public benefit of said property for a significant period of time.

After further discussion, the Board directed Ben Benedum, Director of Public Works, to postpone doing this project until he is advised further by the Board, in order to enable the County Attorney's Office to do some research regarding what benefit the public will derive from said project, in some form of written agreement.

No action was taken at this time.

RESOLUTIONS/RIGHT-OF-WAYS, ROADS & EASEMENTS/MUNICIPALITIES

ROADS-COUNTY & STATE

Mr. Frank Gaylord, Attorney for the City of Eustis, appeared before the Board to discuss and request approval of a proposed resolution regarding the acquisition of the 452-A extension right-of-way, and providing for the employment of attorneys, in accordance with the Interlocal Agreements with the City of Eustis.

Commr. Windram gave a brief background of the case, stating that the City of Eustis was able to acquire all but one parcel, which had to be condemned, leaving the question of whether the road involved would be a County road or a City road, and whether the County should be a party to the lawsuit.

Mr. John Gatch, the owner of property involved in the case, addressed the Board regarding the possible loss of his legal access to the highway and the ownership of a fence which was constructed along the roadway by his family.

Mr. Herbert Gatch, father of John Gatch, and also an owner of approximately fifteen acres being affected by said road, addressed the Board stating that he feels he is being penalized by the County, regarding the fence in question.

Further discussion occurred regarding the right of the Gatch family to have access cuts, in the fence, to their property.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the resolution, as submitted by the City of Eustis, providing for the acquisition of the 452-A extension right-of-way and providing for the employment of attorneys, in accordance with the Inter-local Agreements with the City of Eustis.

The County Attorney, Chris Ford, stated that approval of said resolution puts the County as a plaintiff in the lawsuit.

RESOLUTIONS/COMMITTEES

Commr. Windram brought to the attention of the Board a letter received from the Lake Community Action Agency, Inc., regarding the agency being the grantee for the funds that come into Lake County to provide comprehensive services to the senior population, and requesting the support of the Board, in the form of a resolution, to be submitted with the agency's application to the Area Agency on Aging, as the agency is now in competition with the private sector, for the funds.



The Board directed the letter to the County Administrator, Mike Willett, and to the Director of Health & General Services, Lonnie Strickland, for their review.

No action was taken at this time.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR/ORDINANCES

Commr. Windram stated that he was referring letters received by the Board, regarding the Lake Apopka restoration and the expressway in East Lake County, to the County Administrator, to make him aware of things which are being considered or suggested.

He stated that he was also referring to him a copy of an ordinance from Palm Beach County regarding unlicensed contractors, for his review and action.

No action taken at this time.

LAWS & LEGISLATION

Discussion occurred regarding a recommendation by the Clerk and the County Attorney for the Board to authorize them to pursue obtaining some information as to the actual cost of having a lobbyist in Tallahassee, for the issue of trying to get a three year, one cent sales tax (which has to be general, as it cannot be local), due to the way that the law is set up.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the Clerk and County Attorney to be specific with the individuals which they have contacted and to contact other individuals they may know, to find out a fee schedule for Lake County to be represented by a lobbyist in Tallahassee, and come back with a recommendation to the Board at a later date.

Commr. Windram stated that the main concern is that the lobbyist be a knowledgable and effective one.

RECESS & REASSEMBLY

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

SUBDIVISIONS/ROAD CLOSINGS

Mr. Robert Q. Williams, Attorney representing Mr. Jack Shortt, Phillipsburg Subdivision, addressed the Board regarding Road Closing Case No. 448, stating that the petitioner wished to withdraw his petition for the road closing.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request, by the petitioner, that the petition for the road closing be withdrawn.

PUBLIC WORKS/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

The County Administrator, Mike Willett, requested that action regarding Item Nos. 4, 5 and 6 of category G. PUBLIC WORKS, concerning the Public Works Building and the Sign Shop be postponed until the Board Meeting of April 14, 1987.

ZONING/MUNICIPALITIES

Commr. Windram brought to the attention of the Board the Zoning hearing scheduled to come before the Board at the Zoning Meeting of April 14, 1987, concerning the 900 unit subdivision known as The Villages at Mt. Dora. He stated that the Board had previously postponed action regarding it, at the request of the City of Mt. Dora. He requested the County Attorney to contact the City officials and find out if anything has been resolved, before it

comes back before the Board for action.

RESOLUTIONS/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE/SIGNS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the proper signatures on a resolution for a "Right Turn Only" sign to be erected at the southeast corner of Babb Road and northwest C.R. 450.

There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 2:20 p.m.

THOMAS J. WINDRAM, CHAIRMAN

ATTEST:

JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK

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