A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SEPTEMBER 8, 1987
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, September 8, 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. 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 Linda Springston, Deputy Clerk.
James C. Watkins, Clerk, gave the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Carson.
LICENSES AND PERMITS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the following gun permits and bonds:
New Renewals
M. Inez Tubb Mary J. Pasak
James C. Dyal Gerard K. Kelch
Bruce W. Thompson
Walter A. Thornton Additions
Max W. Daugherty
Michael A. Bauduin William O. Gampher
Ervin C. Zeiser
William W. Duncan
Robert L. Barth
David J. Kilgore
Eloise K. Brumbaugh
James A. Brumbaugh
David Wells
Opal Shivers
Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.
BONDS - CONTRACTOR
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board approved the following contractor bonds:
New
1773-88 Kenneth H. Golby dba Kenneth H. Golby Contractor
(Residential)
4515-88 Gary Kosmos (Electrical)
4516-88 Larry Lent (Specialty Aluminum Contractor)
4517-88 Roger Coucey & Company (Construction)
Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/COURTS-JUDGES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved and authorized the necessary signatures on the following Satisfaction of Judgments:
Case No. 85-570-CF, in the amount of $250.00, for Raymond Hill;
Case No. 85-747-MM-01-42, in the amount of $100.00, for
Raymond Hill.
Included in the motion the Board approved and authorized necessary signatures on the following Satisfaction of Assessment Liens:
Western Shores
Otto Z. Gyory $ 484.26
Otto Z. Gyory 332.25
David L. & Kathy S. Adams 924.18
Ocala Forest Campsites
Dorothy A. Venable 238.90
Dorothy A. Venable 238.90
Dorothy A. Venable 238.90
Sorrento Shores
S & K Realty 1,191.09
El Bonito Subdivision
L. J. & Connie F. Chambliss 997.24
Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Distribution of Revenue, Traffic/Criminal Cases for the week ending August 31, 1987, in the amount of $16,406.45.
Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.
CODE ENFORCEMENT/ORDINANCES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved the request to prepare an amendment to Code Enforcement Ordinance 1982-19, to reflect amended legislation allowing members to be reappointed for more than one successive term.
Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the request from the Yalaha Volunteer Fire Department, to reimburse their volunteer fund, for tuition paid, for Fred Larsen and Dean Gessner, for successfully completing classes at Lake Sumter Community College, in the total amount of $325.00.
Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.
AGRICULTURAL CENTER/CONTRACTS, LEASES-AND-AGREEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved the request, from the Lake County Agriculture and Youth Fair, to renew the contract between the County and the Fair, and for Ms. Betty Dittman to serve as Fair Manager.
Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/DEVELOPMENT/ZONING
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the request from Development Coordination, for the release of a Letter of Credit, in the amount of $11,600.00, for reclamation of Mr. Al Besade's clay mine, as required by CUP #86/8/4-3.
Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.
LICENSES AND PERMITS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Board of Examiners to grandfather the Masonry/Concrete contractor license of Harry Showers.
BONDS - MOBILE HOME
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board approved the request for Charles Lowe, Fruitland Park Area, District #l, to live in a mobile home on the same piece of property on which his conventional dwelling unit is being built, subject to the proper bonds being posted and with the understanding that the mobile home will be removed upon the completion of the conventional dwelling unit or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners.
Commr. Windram declared a conflict of interest to the request, because Mr. Lowe is his brother-in-law, and abstained from the vote.
BIDS/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to award the following annual bids:
No. 002-750-088 Limerock
To: M. J. Stavola (Districts 1 & 3)
St. Catherine Mining (Districts 1 & 2)
No. 005-235-088 Culvert Pipe
Riveted to: Coastal Corrugated Pipe
Spiral to: Gator Culvert Company
No. 006-060-088 Batteries
To: Hurricane Batteries
DEEDS/RIGHT-OF-WAYS ROADS AND EASEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to accept a right-of-way deed from Eugene and LaVerne Farmer, on Howey Cross Road, #3-2441.
CONTRACTS, LEASES AND AGREEMENTS/DEVELOPMENT/MUNICIPALITIES
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the proper signatures on the Agreement for Professional Services for the Preparation of Municipal Comprehensive Plans between Lake County and the cities and towns of Fruitland Park, Howey-in-the-Hills, Lady Lake, Mascotte, Montverde and Umatilla.
BUDGETS/HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Michael C. Willett, County Administrator, discussed with the Board the County Public Health Unit Budget Request (Health Department), as recommended by Lonnie Strickland, Director, Health and General Services. Considerable discussion occurred regarding three items which had been discussed previously, but had not been acted upon, which was the increase in the Health Department Budget and requests from outside agencies (Senior Citizens, Sunrise Workshop and Lake County Family Health Center).
In a memorandum from Mr. Strickland to Mr. Willett regarding the Health Department Budget, he recommended to hold the Health Department to a 10 percent increase, and review the other methods that the County reimburses the Health Department. He stated that this years priority needs to be placed on our own Social Services to develop a method of determining true needs of County residents.
Commr. Burhans made a motion, which was seconded by Commr. Deems, to accept Mr. Strickland's recommendation to hold the Health Department to a 10 percent increase, and review the other methods that the County reimburses to the Health Department.
Commr. Deems withdrew his second.
The motion failed for the lack of a second.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved to accept Mr. Strickland's recommendation to hold the Health Department to a 10 percent budget increase, with the exception of increasing the Sunrise Workshop budget to $10,000.00, and increasing the Lake County Family Health Center budget to $20,000.00, as originally outlined in the
proposed budget.
Commr. Burhans voted "No."
RECESS AND REASSEMBLY
At 9:45 a.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would recess until 10:00 a.m. for the scheduled Public Hearing.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ASSESSMENTS/SUBDIVISIONS
Michael C. Willett, County Administrator, discussed with the Board the Special Assessment, SA-55, Woodland Hills Subdivision. He stated that the lowest bidder was Asphalt Pavers, Inc., in the amount of $18,270.00. It was noted that they had the required percentage of ownership.
The project will include resurfacing and bringing Vera-Dor Drive, Pinetree Street, Live Oak Drive and Hickory Street, up to County standards.
Mr. Jim Branigan and Mr. Edward Westerhuff, residents in the Subdivision, appeared before the Board to discuss the assessment.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Special Assessment, SA-55, Woodland Hills Subdivision, and awarded the lowest bid to Asphalt Pavers, Inc., in the amount of $18,270.00.
RECESS AND REASSEMBLY
At 10:15 a.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would recess until 10:30 a.m. for the scheduled agenda item.
LANDFILLS
Mr. Roland Lewis, Solid Waste Disposal Operations Director, appeared before the Board to discuss the survey and revised fee schedule the Board requested his department to conduct and develop.
Mr. Lewis requested that the Board authorize the purchase of weigh scales for the Astatula Landfill, and once the scales are operational, set the solid waste disposal fee at $12.00, per ton. He also requested to reduce the existing fee schedule for cars, pickups, and small trailers by 25 percent and include tax in the total amount. It would increase the fees for commercial haulers, cities, certain pickup trucks and trailers. Transfer station customers would pay an additional $.25 each, to offset the cost of transporting refuse to the landfill.
Considerable discussion occurred regarding the proposed solid waste disposal fee schedule.
Mr. Harry Walker, Sales Manager for Town & Country Refuse, appeared before the Board on behalf of his customers. He requested the Board to hold the landfill fees, for commercial haulers, down as low as possible.
Mr. Chuck May, Manager for Western Sizzling Restaurant, appeared before the Board in opposition to the proposed increase for commercial haulers to the landfills. He felt that it was a substantial increase for businesses, and that they will have to pass that increase on to their customers.
Mr. Chick Gregg, with Great Age Construction in Leesburg, appeared before the Board in opposition of the increase for commercial haulers.
Ms. Rhonda Waldrop, Manager of Eustis Sands Apartments representing Para Management Corporation, appeared before the Board in opposition to the increase for commercial haulers. She stated that her apartments have a considerable amount of senior citizens, that cannot afford to have their rents increased, to compensate for the cost of garbage collection.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to authorize the County to install weigh scales for the Astatula Landfill, set a disposal rate of $12.00, per ton, and implement the Solid Waste Disposal Fee schedule, as recommended by Roland Lewis, in his memorandum dated September 4, 1987.
BIDS/LANDFILLS
Roland Lewis, Solid Waste Disposal Operations Director, discussed with the Board the request to award Bid No. 030-951-087, Gas Vent for the Loghouse Landfill, to Bob's Well Drilling and Sprinkling, in the amount of $59,450.00. He stated that the bid was for stormwater improvements, required by the Department of Environmental Regulations, to the site. The bidder would install forty (40) gas vents around the perimeter of the Loghouse Landfill, which would be drilled through native sand, and nine (9) interior gas vents, which would entail drilling through the impacted garbage.
Considerable discussion occurred regarding the bids that were received. It was noted that only two bids were received and one of them was withdrawn, because it was not up to specifications.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request to award Bid No. 030-951-087, Gas Vent for the Loghouse Landfill, to Bob's Well Drilling and Sprinkling, in the amount of $59,450.00. The Board directed Mr. Lewis and the Purchasing Department to readvertise the Bid.
COUNTY BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS/GRANTS
Mr. Rudy Marchese, Director of Planning, appeared before the Board to discuss the removal of the facade on the Old Courthouse. He informed the Board that there is a Historic Preservation Grant, that could be applied for, which must be received in Tallahassee, by September 15, 1987. The County would need to match the funds, if approved for the grant. He stated that the project would entail the removal of the facade, cleaning the building, putting a preservative on the building, and fixing the windows. If the County is approved for the grant, the building would need to be restored to its original state, which would include removing the parking lot in front of the building and replanting it to a lawn.
Some concern was shown regarding the fire escapes that are on the outside of the building. It was noted that the fire escapes do not now, or when they were erected, meet the fire code.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to apply for the Historic Preservation Grant, with the understanding that the County is not locked into the grant.
RECESS AND REASSEMBLY
At 11:50 a.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would recess for lunch and would reconvene at 2:00 p.m. for Rezoning.
ZONING
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following postponement and withdrawal:
Postponement
#128-87-5 John B. Whittaker & 0. C. May 10/13/87 2:00 p.m.
Withdrawal
#131-87-4 Donald P. Rowe
PUBLIC HEALING #112-87-5 A to R K James & Betty Simmons
No one present in the audience wished to discuss the request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from A (Agriculture) to RK (Rural Residential).
PUBLIC HEARING #103-87-5 C-2 & R-l-7 to C-2 or CP
R. Everett Smith
No one present in the audience wished to discuss the request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from C-2 (Community Commercial) and R-l-7 (Urban Residential) to CP (Planned Commercial), as amended.
PUBLIC HEARING CUP#87/8/6-2 CUP in A Feather Li' Hicks
No one present in the audience wished to discuss the request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning for a classification of uses and a CUP in A (Agricultural).
PUBLIC HEARING CUP#87/8/3-5 CUP in A Jack Austin
Mr. Jerry Madonia, an adjoining property owner, appeared before the Board to state his opposition to the request for rezoning. He did not approve of erecting permanent dwellings for the owner of the property's migrant grove workers.
Mr. John Gardner, an adjoining property owner, appeared before the Board to state his opposition to the request for rezoning.
Mr. Dick Baggs, an adjoining property owner, appeared before the Board to state his opposition to the request for rezoning. He questioned how many people would live in the duplex dwellings and felt that it would create problems in the community. Mr. David Clapsaddle, Principal Planner, informed Mr. Baggs that the question regarding the number of people that would be living in the duplex dwelling, should be answered by the Health Department.
Ms. Debbie Hall, Lake Land Planning Group, representing the petitioner, appeared before the Board to discuss the request with the Board. She stated that the petitioner is requesting the rezoning to place three (3) duplex units on the property for employees to live on the site. Ms. Hall stated that it would enhance the property to build the duplexes, rather than mobile homes.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning for a Conditional Use Permit in A (Agricultural) for agricultural housing.
PUBLIC HEARING #124-87-5 R-l-7 to C-2 Rose Schreiner,
Amelia Saltzer & Catherine Lucas
No one present in the audience wished to discuss the request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from R-l-7 (Urban Residential) to C-2 (Community Commercial).
PUBLIC HEARING #129-87-5 R-l-5 to C-2 or C-P Wayne L. Harris
Mrs. Gayle Mastak, a property owner in the area, appeared before the Board to express opposition to the request for rezoning. She gave the Board a brief explanation of the surrounding area and what the applicant has been using the property for.
Mr. Claxon Parker, a property owner in the area, appeared before the Board to express opposition to the request for rezoning.
Mr. Harlan Morris, a property owner in the area, appeared before the Board to express opposition to the request for rezoning.
Ms. Debbie Hall, Lake Land Planning Group, representing the petitioner, appeared before the Board to discuss the request with the Board. She stated that the original concept was to store carpet in the building, and would only be used for wholesale use.
Commr. Burhans made a motion to overturn the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and deny the request for rezoning from R-l-5 to C-2 or C-P.
The motion died for the lack of a second.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from R-1-5 (Mobile or Mixed Residential) to CP (Planned Commercial).
Commr. Burhans voted "No."
PUBLIC HEARING #120-87-5 A to C-2 or CP Donald Sallee
No one present in the audience wished to discuss the request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and denied the request for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to C-2 (Community Commercial) or CP (Planned Commercial).
PUBLIC HEARING #118-87-4 R-l-7 to CP Alfred Kurtz
Mr. Ray Bauder, a person having an interest in the rezoning, appeared before the Board to discuss the request.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for rezoning from R-l-7 (Urban Residential) to CP (Planned Commercial).
PUBLIC HEARING #135-87-4 A to PFD John Klimovich
No one present in the audience wished to discuss the request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PFD (Public Facilities District).
PUBLIC HEARING CUP#87/8/5-4 CUP in A Warren H. Ko
No one present in the audience wished to discuss the request with the Board.
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 for a Conditional Use Permit in A (Agricultural).
PUBLIC HEARING #126-87-5 Revoke CUP#359-4 and Rezone from RR
to PFD Praise Cathedral Church of God
Mrs. Amelia Raynack, representing the property owners' in the area, appeared before the Board to discuss their reasons for opposition to the request for rezoning.
Reverend Wayne Carter, Pastor of the Praise Cathedral Church of God, appeared before the Board to speak in favor of the request for rezoning.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request to revoke CUP#359-4 and rezoning from RR (Rural Residential) to PFD (Public Facilities District).
PUBLIC HEARING #132-87-3 A to PUD Marie Roberts
Commr. Smoak requested the record to reflect that the City of Howey-in-the-Hills was in favor of the rezoning request.
Mr. Bruce McLaughlin, Attorney representing the petitioner, appeared before the Board to discuss the request, and some amendments regarding the rezoning, with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PUD (Planned Unit Development), including the amendments, as agreed to by the staff.
PUBLIC HEARING #121-87-3 A to PFD Florida Groves Corp.
Ms. Debbie Hall, Lake Land Planning Group, representing the petitioner, appeared before the Board to discuss the rezoning request with the Board. She stated the request was for a pet cemetery.
Mr. Fred Elliot, an adjoining property owner, appeared before the Board in opposition of the request.
Commr. Smoak requested the record to reflect that he owns property within a mile of the area, on Sugarloaf Mountain Road.
Considerable discussion occurred regarding the request for rezoning.
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 denied the request for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PFD (Public Facilities District).
PUBLIC HEARING #123-87-3 A to ER Gerald R. Eulett
Mr. Gerald R. Eulett, Petitioner, appeared before the Board to discuss the rezoning request. He stated that the property is one-half of a mile from the City of Minneola, and that the city has discussed annexing the property.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and denied the request for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to ER (Estate Residential).
Commr. Smoak declared a conflict of interest in the case, because he is an adjacent property owner, and abstained from the discussion and the vote.
PUBLIC HEARING #116-87-3 R-l-7 to A James R. & Penny L. Bush
No one present in the audience wished to discuss the request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from R-l-7 (Urban Residential) to A (Agricultural).
PUBLIC HEARING #125-87-2 A to PUD E.F.G. Corporation/
James Jamison
No one present in the audience wished to discuss the request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PUD (Planned Unit Development).
PUBLIC HEARING #115-87-3 C-l to P FD Arachell, Inc.
No one present in the audience wished to discuss the request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from C-l (Community Commercial) to PFD (Public Facilities District).
PUBLIC HEARING CUP#87/8/4-2 CUP in A Troy S. Bronson
Mr. Steve Vaughn, representing the petitioner, appeared before the Board to discuss the rezoning request.
Mr. Vaughn distributed, to the Board, photographs and information regarding the request.
Mr. David Clapsaddle, Principal Planner, discussed with Mr. Vaughn, and the Board, amendments to the request.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the amendments to the request, to reflect the changes, as outlined by the staff.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning for a Conditional Use Permit in A (Agricultural), including the amendments.
PUBLIC HEARING CUP#87/8/2-2 CUP in C-l James R. &
Naomi Frederick
No one present in the audience wished to discuss the request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning for a Conditional Use Permit in C-l (Rural or Tourist Commercial) for a mobile home as a caretaker's residence.
PUBLIC HEARING #117-87-2 R-l-7 & M-l to RR Alma L. Bush
No one present in the audience wished to discuss the request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from R-l-7 (Urban Residential) and M-l (Heavy Industrial1 to RR (Rural Residential).
PUBLIC HEARING CUP#87/8/1-2 CUP in M-l Talley Wood
Products, Inc.
No one present in the audience wished to discuss the request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning for a Conditional Use Permit in M-l (Heavy Industrial).
PUBLIC HEARING #122-87-l A to C-2 or CP Gerald G. Ingram
Mrs. Ingram, the petitioner's wife, appeared before the Board to discuss their reasons for the request.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and denied the request for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to C-2 (Community Commercial) or CP (Planned Commercial).
PUBLIC HEARING #130-87-4 R-l-7 to C-l or CP Steve Donahue
No one present in the audience wished to discuss the request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from R-l-7 (Urban Residential) to CP (Planned Commercial).
PUBLIC HEARING #119-87-5 A to PFD Lake County
Association for Retarded Citizens
No one present in the audience wished to discuss the request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PFD (Public Facilities District).
PUBLIC HEARING #127-87-l A to PFD Albert F. Migan
Mr. Roger A. Veith, representing the petitioner, appeared before the Board to discuss the request for rezoning.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PFD (Public Facilities District), as amended, which would exlude full-time schools, such as Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle and High Schools.
PUBLIC HEARING #133-87-5 A to AR Lake Yale Properties, Inc.
No one present in the audience wished to discuss the request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the request for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to AR (Agricultural Residential).
COUNTY BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS/GRANTS
Mr. Michael C. Willett, County Administrator, informed the Board that he has an estimate, from Hewitt Construction, to tear down the facade on the Old Courthouse, including the cleanup, for approximately $100,000.00.
FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS/LAWS AND LEGISLATION
Commr. Smoak discussed with the Board, that for a considerable length of time, Mr. Willett and himself, have been working with Mr. Sandy Minkoff, Assistant County Attorney, to try and resolve the legal aspect of consolidating the fire districts, in Lake County. He stated that in Mr. Minkoff's opinion, in order to dissolve the six fire districts, and to form a single countywide district, under the Board of County Commissioners, that a separate referendum would need to be held.
Commr. Smoak suggested, to the Board, that a local statute be prepared for consideration by the County's legislative delegation and that a request be made to pass the necessary legislation to abolish those districts, so that the County will not have any legal encumberances, to go to a single countywide fire district system.
Commr. Smoak requested to the Board that he continue to work with Mr. Minkoff and Mr. Willett, and that they present, to the legislative delegation, a proposal, for their review, and get any suggestions they may have, and bring back to the Board for endorsement.
The Board was in agreement with Commr. Smoak, regarding his request.
MEETINGS/PROPERTY APPRAISER
Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, discussed with the Board, the scheduling of the homesteads, for the Property Appraisal Adjustment Board, September 21, 22, and 23, for 9:00 a.m., in lieu of every 15 minutes, as done in the past.
The Board stated that they had no problem with setting them all at 9:00 a.m.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m.
THOMAS J. CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK
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