The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, June 16, 1987 at 9:OO 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 (arriving at 9:20 a.m.); Glenn C. Burhans; 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; Robert L. Wilson, Finance Director: and Sandra Carter, Deputy Clerk.
James C. Watkins, Clerk, 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 June 9, 1987, as corrected.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/INDIGENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the payment of Warrant #69205 through Warrant #69581 for the following accounts:
Paisley Fire District County Transportation Trust
Landfills General Revenue
Countywide Fire District Aquatic Weed
Countywide Library Pasco Fire District
Fine L Forfeiture Northwest Fire District
Private Industry Council Law Library
South Lake Fire District Special Assessments
Bassville Fire District Mosquito Control
Section 8 Mt. Plymouth Fire District
Law Enforcement Trust Fund Eustis Section 8
Road Impact Northeast Ambulance
Northwest Ambulance
Included in the motion was approval for payment of the following indigent:
Mr. Willie Rushin for Billy Martin/$50.00/District #2
COURTS-JUDGES
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Satisfaction of Judgments:
Satisfaction of Judgment for Robert David Hitchcock, Juvenile, Frank Hitchcock and Dina Hitchcock, Parents, in the amount of $100.00 - Case No. 85-314-CJ.
Satisfaction of Judgment for John Raymond Richmond, Juvenile, Paul LaFleur and Patricia LaFleur, Parents, in the amount of $50.00 - Case No. 87-280-CJ.
Satisfaction of Judgment for Warren Scott Bowlin, Juvenile, Zester Bowlin and Alice Bowlin, Parents, in the amount of $50.00 - Case No. 87-337-CJ.
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Distribution of Revenue Traffic/Criminal Cases, for the following weeks:
May 29, 1987 ($14,629.96) June 5, 1987 ($19,274.62)
REPORTS/PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Cumulative Participant Activity Reports for Lake County from July 1, 1986, to May 31, 1987, from the Private Industry Council.
FAIRGROUNDS
Commr. Smoak asked the County Administrator, Mike Willett, to straighten out a problem regarding the Fairgrounds accounting system, in relation to their Monthly Profit and Loss Statement. He discussed the figures given for Other County Services and Revenue Donated sections under the heading of EXPENSES, stating that the Accounting Department has come up with an artificial number showing that the Fairgrounds has very high expenses, thereby, giving a distorted view of what is actually happening at the Fairgrounds. He stated that management needs to talk about the numbers that happen, not the numbers that might have happened.
No action taken at this time.
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 for partial payment to Hewitt Contracting Company, for Project No. 4-87, Goose Creek/Harbor Shores Road, in the amount of $64,105.12.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for full payment to Asphalt Pavers, Inc., for Project No. 12-87, Fisherman's Road resurfacing, in the amount of $94,040.96.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to purchase a die cutter, Model B-25, dies and roller applicator, for use in the Sign Shop, from Athletic Die Co., Inc., in the amount of $6,930.00.
ROADS-COUNTY & STATE/SIGNS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for a 25 m.p.h. sign to be placed on #l-4933, Silver Bluff Drive, and #l-4932, Fairway Circle.
DEEDS/RIGHT-OF-WAYS, ROADS & EASEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to accept the Non-Exclusive Easement Deed, from Carrie Dabney, on the Pruitt Street extension, in exchange for the land described in right-of-way deed recorded in OR Book 845, Page 2130.
DEEDS/RIGHT-OF-WAYS ROADS & EASEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to accept the following:
Non-Exclusive Easement Deeds
James A./Alene M. Lee Off #3-2541 Bruce Hunt Road
James A. Nichols #4-5057 Golf Links Avenue
Right-of-Way Deed
Lake Co. Assn. of Retarded #4-5433 Radio Road
Citizens, Inc.
DEEDS/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson 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:
2833 Release all reservations Mt. Plymouth
1148 Release all reservations N.E. of Mt. Dora
02-21684 Release all reservations City of Clermont
DEEDS/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to execute an easement deed, with Sumter Electric, for construction and maintenance of a radio tower transmission pole.
APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/COMMITTEES
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to appoint Rudy Marchese, Advance Planning Section, as the County's representative on the Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority Advisory Committee, to replace Jim Stivender, whose work schedule does not permit attendance at future meetings.
FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS/PROPERTY APPRAISER
Discussion occurred regarding the application of the fire tax on vacant lots and parcels in Lake County.
The County Administrator, Mike Willett, stated that at this point in time, due to a problem in the appraising aspect of it, it cannot be put on the tax rolls for the 1987-88 year.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved not to apply the fire tax on vacant lots and parcels in Lake County on the tax rolls for the 1987-88 year.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the County Administrator, Mike Willett, to take vacation leave, from June 19-26, 1987.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/COMMUNICATIONS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to purchase a base station and portable radio equipment, at a total cost of $794.00, for use in the Emergency Operating Center, to establish communications with the Radio Amateur Communications Emergency Services (RACES) network.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/MOSQUITO & AQUATIC PLANT MANAGEMENT
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to purchase a desk, at an estimated cost of $370.00, for Mosquito & Aquatic Plant Management.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/MOSQUITO & AQUATIC PLANT MANAGEMENT
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Mosquito & Aquatic Plant Management, for Eric Cotsenmoyer to attend the 27th Annual Meeting of the Aquatic Plant Management Society, Inc., from July 12-15, 1987, in Savannah, Georgia, at an estimated cost of $349.00.
APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Private Industry Council, for reappointment of Gena Swartz and Donald Miller, and the appointment of Linda Every, as members of the Volusia, Lake, Flagler Private Industry Council, Inc.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CONTRACTS LEASES & AGREEMENTS/FAIRGROUNDS
Mr. Lonnie Strickland, Director of Health and General Services, appeared before the Board to discuss the request to allow the operation of a mini-market, in the parking lot of the Fairgrounds, on April 7 and 14, 1988. He stated that during this year's Fair, the County collected over $2,000.00 in extra revenue, due to the operation of a mini-market in the parking lot.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Lake Agriculture and Youth Fair, to utilize the Fairgrounds, from March 28 to May 2, 1988, authorizing the proper signatures on a lease agreement for same, in the amount of $1.00, with an amendment to allow the mini-markets on April 7 and 14, 1988.
Included in the motion was the approval of an amendment that a grounds plan be submitted to the Director of the Expo Center/Fairgrounds two (2) months before Fair time, so any alterations of the facility can be approved, and responsibility for restoring the grounds after the Fair can be established.
MENTAL HEALTH
Mr. Mark Williams, representing the State of Florida, Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Council for District III, appeared before the Board to discuss the 1987-89 District III Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Plan Update, and to ask for approval of said Plan.
Mr. Williams pointed out the fact that Mr. Lonnie Strickland, representing the Lake County Planning Council, Ms. Elizabeth Capps, representing Sumter County, and Mr. Bert Lacey, Executive Director of Lake Sumter Mental Health Center, were present in the audience, should the Board wish to discuss said Plan with them.
Mr. Lacey addressed the Board regarding a question concerning local matching funds. He stated that the projected local matching figure would be a total of $135,000.00 (of which $100,000.00 would be a general local matching request), for all of the services of the center, and a special request for $35,000.00 (which would not be a local matching request), for contracting specific services that the Treatment Alternatives to Street Crime (TAX) Program delivers to the court system and the criminal justice system.
Considerable discussion occurred regarding the Plan.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the adoption (in concept only) of the 1987-89 District III Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Plan, and authorized the proper signatures on same.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC HEALTH
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized Mr. Lonnie Strickland, Director of Health and General Services, to accept a settlement, in the amount of $4,800.00 (of which $200.00 covers legal fees involved), regarding the reimbursement of Welfare hospital funds by Mr. Kupner.
ANIMAL CONTROL/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/MUNICIPALITIES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the County/Municipal Animal Control Agreement, with the City of Minneola, and authorized the proper signatures on same.
BIDS/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to award the bid for the Lake County Sign Shop to Mark Cook Builders, Inc., in the amount of $163,000.00.
LANDFILLS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Mr. Roland Lewis, Solid Waste Disposal Operations Director, to attend the Governmental Refuse Collection and Disposal Association (GRCDA) meeting, in Palatka, Fla., July 8-10, 1987, at an estimated cost of $190.00.
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/LIBRARIES
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the contract between Lake County and the Florida Division of Library and Information Services, for the Library Service to Youth Project, and authorized the proper signatures on same.
LIBRARIES/GRANTS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for acceptance of the "consultant assignment", to be used in the Automation Planning Grant received by Lake County, from the Division of Library and Information Services.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/LIBRARIES/MUNICIPALITIES
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to pay one-half ($437.00) of the total expenses involved in sending Ms. Mary McMahon, Acting Library Coordinator, to a conference given by the American Library Association, in San Francisco, California, June 27 to July 2, 1987, regarding computer utilization. The City of Eustis will be paying the other half of the expenses involved.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/COURTHOUSE
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to carpet the area on the second floor of the Old Courthouse that is being remodeled into offices, at a cost not to exceed $1,85O.OO.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PLANNING DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to accept a six month extension of an Irrevocable Letter of Credit, in the amount of $42,645.00, for the South 40 Business Center.
Commr. Deems requested the County Administrator to change the wording on future requests for Letter of Credit extensions to read "request that the Board of County Commissioners accept a six month extension", rather than "request a six month extension".
SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board gave a preliminary approval of the Silverwood Subdivision.
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/STATE AGENCIES/POLLUTION CONTROL
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Hazardous Waste Collection Center Contract, with the Department of Environmental Regulation, and authorized the proper signatures on same.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/ STATE AGENCIES
MOSQUITO & AQUATIC PLANT MANAGEMENT
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved an amendment to Contract No. C4097, Cooperative Aquatic Plant Control Program, with the Department of Natural Resources, allocating an additional $264,119.36 to Lake County.
APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/COMMITTEES
Discussion occurred regarding the need to appoint three (3) individuals to the Historical Society Advisory Board, of which one would be elected Chairman of the Historical Museum Board.
Suggestions were made as to how to best obtain a list of individuals qualified to be appointed to said Board.
Mr. Watkins, Clerk, stated that he would meet with Commr. Burhans and bring recommendations back to the Board at a later date, possibly the July 7th meeting. He stated that the individuals appointed should have two (2) qualifications; one, having some knowledge of what it cost government to do things, and secondly, an interest in the preservation of history.
No action taken at this time.
ORDINANCES/LAWS & LEGISLATION
Mr. Watkins, Clerk, brought to the attention of the Board the fact that the Clerk's Office had negotiated a contract with Municipal Code, approximately one year ago, to codify Lake County's ordinances. The ordinances are presently in the fin al stages of editing.
Mr. Watkins suggested that the Board authorize the County Attorney, Chris Ford, to draw up an ordinance which adopts the Lake County Code. He stated that the Code will be contained in one large book, which will be for sale throughout the County.
No action taken at this time.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PLANNING DEPARTMENT/MUNICIPALITIES
The County Administrator, Mike Willett, brought to the attention of the Board the need for two (2) additional Planning positions to be added to the budget, one of which would work with the cities, in preparing the Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. Rudy Marchese, Director of Planning, appeared before the Board to discuss the Planning Department work assignments and staff requirements for FY 1987-88. He stated that the Planning Department has been assigned four major projects, which are as follows:
. Lake County Comprehensive Plan
. Municipal Comprehensive Plans
. 9J-16 Grant
. Areawide DRI
In addition, the department addresses an assortment of smaller but time-consuming tasks such as:
. maintaining a library of current statistical data regarding County demographics
. providing background information to the public regarding economic and demographic projections
. assisting smaller local County governments in preparing grant requests
. developing conceptual papers regarding various issues that should be brought to the attention of the County Administrator and the Board of County Commissioners
. participation on formal committees associated with hazardous waste handling, lake restoration, and traffic/ transportation impact
. proposal writing to acquire State and Federal grants that support research and/or development which is of interest to the County
Mr. Marchese stated that eight municipalities have expressed an interest in having the Lake County Planning Department prepare their municipal Comprehensive Plans, thereby, generating the need for additional personnel. He also discussed the need for an areawide DRI and staff to do it.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to proceed with the DRI study as planned, placing in the upcoming budget sufficient funds to begin undertaking, and complete, the DRI, separate from any other actions, and to fund the hiring of two additional Planning positions.
Mr. Marchese brought to the attention of the Board a requirement of the Comprehensive Plan, as well as a need of Lake County, for a current land use map showing the entire County in a decent scale. He stated the Planning Department has received, from the Regional Planning Council, overlays of topographic sheets, which need to be reduced by approximately 50%, giving the County a seven foot map, which would be an ideal size to work with. In order to do the necessary copying involved in developing said map, the Planning Department is requesting a summer intern, at a cost of approximately $2,200.00.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the hiring of a summer intern, at a cost of approximately $2,200.00, for the Planning Department, to do the necessary copying involved in preparing a current land use map.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/AGRICULTURAL CENTER
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Mr. Terry Courneya, County Extension Director, for funding, in the amount of $220.00, for an additional 4-H member to attend the 1987 Citizenship-Washington Focus, in Washington, D.C., June 13-20, 1987.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS/MUNICIPALITIES
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved and authorized the County Administrator to notify the City of Leesburg that the County will participate in the paving of an access road to the Sleepy Hollow recreation complex, in Leesburg, in regards to the use of a ballfield, at an approximate cost of $30,000.00, should the City decide to do so.
Commr. Deems declared a conflict of interest and abstained from the vote, as he owns a portion of the right-of-way involved.
JAILS/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS
The County Attorney brought to the attention of the Board a contract, in the amount of $70,000.00, from the firm of Williams, Smith & Summers, P.A., regarding a piece of property located on Main Street, in Tavares, which the County will need to acquire should they decide to construct the new Jail Facility in that location.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the County Attorney to refer said contract, as stated above, to the Building Committee, for a recommendation.
Discussion occurred regarding the potential one-cent sales tax and how it will affect Lake County, in regards to the construction of the new Jail Facility, which is estimated to cost approximately twenty to thirty million ($20-30 million) dollars.
The County Attorney stated that the Board should consider putting the question before the voters, in a special election, possibly after the tax notices go out.
Commr. Carson stated that September 15, 1987, is the deadline date for getting the question on the November 2, 1987, ballot.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved to adopt and pursue, in a cooperative manner with the cities and municipalities in Lake County, the placement of a referendum question to the voters, based on current Statutes, for the implementation of a local one-cent sales option tax; and that the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, or his designee, be requested to represent the Board in negotiating with the cities the formula basis for the distribution of said tax.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 11:25 a.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would recess for lunch and would reconvene at 2:00 p.m. for Road Closings.
ROAD CLOSINGS - Umatilla Area - Petition No. 458
Mr. and Mrs. Vann, in opposition of the closing, were present in the audience should they need to discuss the request with the Board.
Due to the fact that Mr. Buz Bowen, Attorney, representing the petitioner, not being present in the audience; the fact that said petition had been postponed twice before; and the fact that Mr. and Mrs. Vann had traveled to Tavares, from Tampa, twice before to no avail, Commr. Burhans made a motion to deny the request.
The motion died for the lack of a second, and the Chairman postponed said petition until later in the day, in order to enable the County Attorney to contact Mr. Bowen and question him as to whether there would be any type of settlement in this case.
ROAD CLOSINGS - Mt. Dora Area - Petition No. 459
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 May 29, 1987, and June 5, 1987, editions of the Sentinel Star Lake Little Sentinel.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request to vacate that portion of the Mt. Dora area, as advertised in Petition No. 459, by L. E. Taylor.
ROAD CLOSINGS - Pine Island Lake Area - Petition No. 461
Mr. Steve Ware, representing the petitioner, Bobby Ware, appeared before the Board to discuss the request. He stated that he was aware of the stipulation that approval would be subject to a drainage easement.
It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the May 29, 1987, and June 5, 1987, 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 Island Lake Area, as advertised in Petition No. 461, by Bobby Ware.
ROAD CLOSINGS - Sorrento Area - Petition No 462
Mr. Joseph Larkin, III, petitioner, appeared before the Board to discuss the request and stated that the main purpose of said petition was to preserve the nests of some burrowing owls, located on said property.
Mr. Wylie, in opposition, appeared before the Board and stated that he has no other legal access to his property.
It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the May 29, 1987, and June 5, 1987, editions of the Sentinel Star, Lake Little Sentinel.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request to vacate that portion of the Sorrento Area, as advertised in Petition No. 462, by Joseph P. Larkin, III, Attorney.
ROAD CLOSINGS - Umatilla Area - Petition No. 458 (Cont'd.)
The County Attorney, Chris Ford, stated that he had spoken with Attorney Buz Bowen, and he indicated that he has all the settlement papers prepared, with the exception that the legal descriptions are not in the agreement as of yet, due to them having to have the property surveyed, in order to obtain the exact legal description.
Mr. Ford also stated that he has informed Mr. and Mrs. Vann of this and they are willing to continue the case, if the Board desires to do so.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to postpone Petition No. 458, by Thomas Fugua, until the Board Meeting of July 21, 1987, at 2:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible.
ROAD CLOSINGS - PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE
Petition No. 464 - Groveland Area
No one present wished to discuss the request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise that portion of the Groveland Area, in Petition No. 464, by Odis Fender.
Petition No. 465 - Fruitland Park Area
No one present wished to discuss the request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise that portion of the Fruitland Park Area, in Petition No. 465, by Robert J. Sennett, Sr.
Petition No. 466 - Astor Area
Mr. John Ford, representing the petitioner, appeared before the Board to discuss the request.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise that portion of the Astor Area, in Petition No. 466, by John and Mary Rutherford.
JAILS/COMMITTEES
Mr. James C. Watkins, Clerk, brought to the attention of the Board a recommendation by the Jail Task Force Committee, that the firm of Hellmuth, Obata, Kassabaum, Architects (HOK), be retained to design the new Criminal Justice/Jail Facility.
Mr. Ed Bartz and Mr. Bob Messmer, Architects, representing Hellmuth, Obata, Kassabaum, were present in the audience.
The County Attorney, Chris Ford, gave a brief summary of what has been done up to this date, regarding said project. He stated that the contract from HOK has approximately five (5) corrections, which were oversights by their legal staff, and indicated what these corrections were.
COMMISSIONERS
At 2:55 p.m. Commr. Windram turned the chairmanship over to the Vice-Chairman, Commr. Burhans.
At 3:05 p.m. Commr. Burhans returned the chairmanship to Commr. Windram.
JAILS/COMMITTEES (CONT'D.)
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the recommendation by the Building Committee, that the firm of Hellmuth, Ohata, Kassabaum be retained to design the Criminal Justice/Jail Facility.
RESOLUTIONS/ELECTIONS
The County Attorney, Chris Ford, brought to the attention of the Board a resolution which would place on the ballot single member districts versus at-large districts.
Commr. Smoak made a motion to adopt the resolution, as presented to the Board. The Chairman called for a second, and stepped down to second the motion.
Vice-Chairman, Commr. Burhans called for a vote.
Commrs. Carson, Deems and Burhans voted "NO".
The resolution failed for lack of a majority vote.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m.
THOMAS J. WINDRAM, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK
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