The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, October 20, 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; Sanford A. Minkoff, Assistant County Attorney; Michael C. Willett, County Administrator; Katherine A. McDonald, County Administrator's Assistant; Robert L. Wilson, Finance Director; and Linda Springston, Deputy Clerk.
Commr. Carson gave the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Smoak.
COMMISSIONERS
At 9:00 a.m. Commr. Burhans, Vice-chairman, called the meeting to order, due to Commr. Windram, Chairman, being detained.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried, the Board approved the Minutes of October 13, 1987, as corrected.
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CONTRACTS, LEASES AND AGREEMENTS
FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS/MUNICIPALITIES
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the request for signatures on an Inter-local Agreement, in the amount of $10,600.00, for FY 87/88, between Howey-in-the-Hills and Lake County, for fire protection.
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CONTRACTS LEASES AND AGREEMENTS
FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS/MUNICIPALITIES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved the request for signatures on a Contract with the City of Groveland, to provide fire protection, for certain unincorporated areas of Lake County, in the amount of $12,000.00, for FY 87/88.
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
CONTRACTS, LEASES AND AGREEMENTS/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE
DEPARTMENTS/MUNICIPALITIES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved the request for signatures on the Mutual Aid Agreements, for fire protection, with the Cities of Coleman, Oxford, Center Hill, and Wildwood, and Marion County.
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved the request from the Pasco Fire District, to reimburse Judy Crippen, Gary Crippen and Joe Berry, for tuition and books, upon successful completion of Fire Cause and Origin classes, at Lake Sumter College, at a total cost of $258.00.
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
COMMISSIONERS
At 9:05 a.m. Commr. Burhans, Vice-chairman, turned the chairmanship over to Commr. Windram, Chairman.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Northwest Fire District, to purchase two 35 foot ladders, at an estimated cost of $565.00, each.
Mr. Chuck Sowers, Fire Coordinator, stated that this request is in lieu of the request made at the October 13, 1987, Board meeting, for the same two ladders, which was quoted at an incorrect price, because of a clerical error.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CONTRACTS, LEASES AND AGREEMENTS
FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the South Lake Fire District, to sign a 50 year lease agreement, with the Florida Division of Forestry, for a 1967 International Harvester 1,000 Gallon Pumper, at a cost of $8,360.61, to repay Forestry for the cost of refurbishing and upgrading the vehicle.
APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/PUBLIC HEALTH
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to appoint Mr. Neil Kelley, to fill the purchaser position, on the North Central Florida Health Planning Council.
CONTRACTS, LEASES AND AGREEMENTS/MUNICIPALITIES/PUBLIC HEALTH
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Public Housing Section, for the renewal of the Amended HUD Annual Contributions Contract, of Section 8 Housing Programs, for Lake County/Eustis.
CONTRACTS, LEASES AND AGREEMENTS/MUNICIPALITIES
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Development Coordination, for signatures on the Interlocal Planning Agreement, with the Cities of Leesburg/Fruitland Park.
BONDS - MOBILE HOME
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Charles Poston, Bassville 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.
Included in the motion was approval of the request for the cancellation of the mobile home bond for Robert Underwood, Umatilla Area, District #5.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BONDS - MOBILE HOME
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to demand payment, on an existing Surety Bond for a mobile home, in the amount of $5,000.00, for John A. Radosti, Haines Creek Area, District #l.
RESOLUTIONS/WATER AUTHORITY
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for a Resolution designating "Slow Down Minimum Wake", on the Lake Beauclair-Carlton Canal.
COUNTY PROPERTY/MUNICIPALITIES/ROADS-COUNTY AND STATE
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the City of Tavares, to annex County property, lying South of Lane Park Road, and abutting State Road 19.
ORDINANCES
The discussion of the draft of the proposed child care ordinance amendment, on the County Administrator's Agenda, was postponed until a later Board of County Commissioner's meeting.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CODE ENFORCEMENT/MUNICIPALITIES
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to relocate the existing 80 foot free standing radio tower, located in Tavares, and to add an additional 20 foot section, at an estimated cost of $2,400.00, for Code Enforcement communications.
JAILS/MUNICIPALITIES/MOSQUITO-AQUATIC WEED CONTROL/ZONING
Kathy McDonald, Assistant County Administrator, informed the Board that a request had been received, by the City of Tavares, to rezone to residential, property which includes Mosquito Control and the proposed criminal justice facility. She stated that an informal hearing was held on October 14, 1987, and the City postponed action for further review.
No action was taken by the Board at this time.
ASSESSMENTS/SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for an addendum to the assessment roll, on Project No. SA-50, Highland Lakes Subdivision, to correct two errors in the assessed footage.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BIDS/PUBLIC WORKS
Kathy McDonald, Assistant County Administrator, discussed with the Board the request to award Bid No. 017-070-088, for three 14 cubic yard dump trucks, to Bartow Ford, which was the second lowest bidder, in the amount of $56,000.00, each. She stated that Hinselman Truck Center was the low bidder, in the amount of $55,140.00, per unit. She informed the Board that, the engine Hinselman Truck Center bid, did not meet the County's specifications.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to award Bid No. 017-070-088, for three 14 cubic yard dump trucks, to Bartow Ford, in the amount of $56,000.00, each.
BIDS/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to reject Bid No. 018-070-088, for a one ton diesel cab and chassis, and Bid No. 016-070-088, for four 5/8 ton diesel pickup trucks.
Ms. McDonald stated that the reason for the rejection, was that the bidder's did not meet the County's specifications.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ASSESSMENTS/ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for partial payment, to Superior Asphalt, for Project No. SA-53, Mt. Plymouth, in the amount of $130,088.00.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS/ROADS-COUNTY AND STATE
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for one-time maintenance, on Freeman Drive and Louise Road, for Malcolm Brinson, in the amount of $150.00.
DEEDS/RIGHT-OF-WAYS, ROADS AND EASEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to accept the following deeds:
Non-Exclusive Easement
Benny/John Anderson #2-1503 Sloan's Ridge Road
Right-of-Way Deeds
Leslie/Myra Huffstetler #4-5072 Waycross Avenue
Deborah S. Martin #l-7906 Smitty Road
RIGHT-OF-WAYS ROADS AND EASEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for the acceptance of a right-of-way, on #2-1712, Underpass Road, from Hi-Acres Incorporated, in exchange for a right-of-way from same.
CLAY PITS/DEEDS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to execute a corrective quit claim deed, with W. 0. and Frances B. Boone, for the Tuscanooga Clay Pit.
ROADS-COUNTY AND STATE/SIGNS/SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for a 35 m.p.h. speed limit, on the following roads in the Trails of Montverde:
#3-1855A Quarter Horse Court
#3-18558 Appaloosa Trail
#3-1855 Arabian Way
#3-1857 Thoroughbred Lane
CONTRACTS, LEASES AND AGREEMENTS/PUBLIC WORKS
ROADS-COUNTY AND STATE
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for signature on the annual Agreement with Marion County, for the maintenance of certain Marion County roads, adding 10 percent to the existing maintenance charge.
LIBRARIES
Mrs. Wendy Breedon, County Library Coordinator, introduced to the Board Mr. Pat McClintock, who is with RMG Consultants, Inc., a Library Automation Consultant, and Mr. Marvin Mouce, who is with the Florida State Library.
Mr. McClintock reviewed with the Board the Plans and Recommendations Draft Report for Automated Systems and Services for the Lake County Library System. He gave a brief history of how library automation has increased in use during recent years. He stated that an integrated library system would perform some or all of the following basic library data-handling functions, such as, acquisition of materials; cataloging of materials; serials control, for ordering and receiving serial publications; online public access catalog, to replace other forms of catalogs; circulation control, to replace manual loan systems: and audio-visual materials and equipment booking. Some of the additional capabilities of library automation would allow for access to external databases; special reference and referral files; and operations reports and management records.
Mr. McClintock reviewed with the Board the benefits of library automation for Lake County. He stated that the new automated system would benefit library users, because of service benefits; staff, because of efficiency and costs effectiveness; administration, because of operating data and management reports; global, because of cost avoidance, cost sharing and resource sharing; and library image, because it is time for a change in the basic technology of libraries. He also stated that the circulation system would improve, because of automatic overdues and automatic billing. Some of the other benefits are: collection of inventory; better interlibrary loan and resource sharing; it would eliminate repetitive tasks for the staff; and there would be better management information on collections and services. Mr. Mclintock stated that the system would heighten the awareness of library resources and services: raise patrons expectations about the relevance of the library to their needs: substitute online catalogs for manual catalogs; and it could accommodate increases in the use of the libraries.
Mr. McClintock reviewed with the Board the costs involved in preparing for the concept of library automation for Lake County. He also reviewed what would need to be done in order for the Lake County Library System to prepare for library automation.
Mr. Marvin Mounce, with the Florida State Library, stated that the State does administer a certain amount of federal money, which can be applied for, each year. He stated that the County would receive State aid on the basis of what the County would expend from local sources, which would be approximately 10 cents on the dollar, to use for whatever purpose the County would wish. He also stated that the federal money is administered on the basis of special purpose grants.
Mr. Mounts stated that the integrated automated system is desirable for Lake County, because the County does not intend to have a large central library, for research. With the automated system, a library user could search the holdings of every library in the County, from one point, then request that the materials be brought to the library user, or go to the library that has the material. He also stated that the automated system would make the libraries more efficient throughout the County.
Mrs. Wendy Breedon, Lake County Library Coordinator, appeared before the Board to discuss the alternatives for appropriating the funding for the system. She stated that in conjunction with the County, the Cities could possibly engage in fund raising activities. She further stated that Lake-Sumter Community College has expressed an interest in participating in automation, and being part of the database sharing, with the libraries, and that the school system has also expressed interest in having terminals in each of the high school libraries and middle school libraries, so the school library can act as a database.
Mrs. Breedon stated that, in general, the librarians who had met with Mr. McLintock, saw the benefits of utilizing the automated system.
Commr. Smoak questioned Mrs. Breedon as to what her recommendation is regarding library automation. She stated that after the libraries receive the final version of the report, which Mr. McLintock presented the draft of today, the Lake County Library Coordinator would request that the Board of County Commissioners accept the plan. Then the Library Coordinator would like to work with the Board on the various alternatives for possible funding.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS
The Board briefly discussed the need to inquire, in the future, regarding the mowing operation, which was awarded the bid for mowing County roadways, equipment; such as, the criteria for the job and the equipment necessary to complete it.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for payment to Joyce Environmental Consultants, Inc., for the third cut in Districts I, II, and III, in the amount of $24,682.56.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the payment of Warrant #72815 through Warrant #73263 for the following accounts:
Pasco Fire District Law Library
County Transportation Trust Section 8
Countywide Fire District Fine & Forfeiture
General Revenue Paisley Fire District
Landfills Law Enforcement Trust Fund
Bassville Fire District Aquatic Weed
Mt. Plymouth Fire District Northeast Hospital
South Lake Fire District Northeast Ambulance
Countywide Library Northwest Ambulance
Private Industry Council Revenue Sharing
Northwest Fire District Resort & Development
Mosquito Control Fund Tax
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/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 week ending October 9, 1987, in the amount of $21,921.61.
PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL/REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Cumulative Participant Activity Reports for Lake County, from July 1, 1987 to September 30, 1987, from the Private Industry Council.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC HEALTH/STATE AGENCIES
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the State of Florida warrant, totaling $1,699.00, representing incentive payments, for the third quarter in Federal Fiscal Year 1987 (April 1, 1987 through June 30, 1987), on child support collections processed in Lake County, on behalf of Title IV-D, AFDC and Non-AFDC families, from Robert L. Johnson, Director, Child Support Enforcement, State of Florida, Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CHECKS RECEIVED/TAX COLLECTOR
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of Check No. 13708, in the amount of $452,800.49, to the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, which is the Board's share of the income of the Tax Collector's Office, above that necessary to meet budgeted disbursements. This covers the budget year October 1, 1986 through September 30, 1987.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/AMBULANCES-HOSPITAL DISTRICTS
CHECKS RECEIVED/TAX COLLECTOR
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of Check No. 13702, in the amount of $7,331.11, to the Northeast Lake County Hospital District - Regular, in care of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, which is the District's share of the income of the Tax Collector's Office, above that necessary to meet budgeted disbursements. This covers the budget year October 1, 1986 through September 30, 1987.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/AMBULANCES-HOSPITAL DISTRICTS
CHECKS RECEIVED/TAX COLLECTOR
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of Check No. 13703, in the amount of $1,394.09, to the Northeast Lake County Hospital District - Ambulance, in care of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, which is the District's share of the income of the Tax Collector's Office, above that necessary to meet budgeted disbursements. This covers the budget year October 1, 1986 through September 30, 1987.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CHECKS RECEIVED
TAX COLLECTOR/WATER AUTHORITY
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of Check No. 13700, in the amount of $4,917.96, to the Board of the Oklawaha Recreation, Water Conservation and Control Authority, in care of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, which is the Authority's share of the income of the Tax Collector's Office, above that necessary to meet budgeted disbursements. This covers the budget year October 1, 1986 through September 30, 1987.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/AMBULANCES-HOSPITAL DISTRICTS
CHECKS RECEIVED/TAX COLLECTOR
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of Check No. 13705, in the amount of $797.61, to the Northwest Lake County Hospital District - Ambulance, in care of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, which is the District's share of the income of the Tax Collector's Office, above that necessary to meet budgeted disbursements. This covers the budget year October 1, 1986 through September 30, 1987.
BUDGETS/TAX COLLECTOR
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance - Budget and Actual, from T. Keith Hall, Lake County Tax Collector, from the fund of Office Account, for the year 1986-87.
BUDGETS/CLERK
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance - Budget and Actual, from James C. Watkins, Clerk of Courts, from the fund of General, for the year 1986-87.
BUDGETS/PROPERTY APPRAISER
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance - Budget and Actual, from Edward E. Havill, Lake County Property Appraiser, for the year 1986-87.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/COURTS-JUDGES
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the proper signatures on the following:
Satisfaction of Judgment, in the amount of $50.00, Case No. 87-621-CJ, for Roy D. Galarneau, Clayton Galarneau and Alice Galarneau.
Satisfaction of Judgment, in the amount of $50.00, Case No. 87-719-CJ, for Wade Mills, Jr., and Dorothy Gordon, his mother.
Satisfaction of Judgment, in the amount of $50.00, Case No. 87-551-CJ, for Teresa Ann Watson and Patricia Ann Watson, her mother.
COMMISSIONERS
At 10:20 a.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would recess for lunch and would reconvene at 2:00 p.m. for public hearings on road closings.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR' S AGENDA (CONT'D.)
PUBLIC HEARINGS - ROAD CLOSINGS
Petition No. 481 - Thomas and Carolyn Fuqua - Umatilla Area
Mr. Vann, who owns a portion of the property in question, appeared before the Board to discuss a problem he is having with the deed to said property.
Considerable discussion occurred regarding the road closing.
Mr. Willett brought to the Board's attention a map of the property in question, and explained to the Board what the access to the Vann's property will be.
It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the September 24, 1987, and October 1, 1987, editions of The Orlando Sentinel, The Lake Sentinel.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the request to vacate a road in the Ravenswood Subdivision, Umatilla Area, as advertised in Petition No. 481, by Thomas and Carolyn Fuqua, subject to a deed for a 50 foot access to the Vann's property, being transmitted to the County Attorney's Office for review, subsequently recorded in the public records, and submitted to Mr. Vann for access to his property, with a time frame of no more than thirty days.
Commr. Burhans voted "No".
Petition No. 483 - Tom Hampton - Mt. Plymouth Subdivision
No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.
It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the September 24, 1987, and October 1, 1987, editions of The Orlando Sentinel, The Lake Sentinel.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to vacate that portion of Mt. Plymouth Subdivision (lots only - no roads), as advertised in Petition No. 483, by Tom Hampton.
Petition No. 484 - George Conn - Eustis Area
Michael C. Willett, County Administrator, informed the Board that he had received a request from the petitioner to withdraw the request to close that portion of the Phillipsburg Subdivision, Eustis Area, in Petition No. 484, by George Conn.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved to withdraw the request to close that portion of the Phillipsburg Subdivision, Eustis Area, as advertised in Petition No. 484, by George Conn.
Petition No. 485 - James T. Swain - Mt. Dora Area
The County Administrator informed the Board that the petitioner's intent is to close one right-of-way, and open another right-of-way north of the original one.
Mr. Carl Ludecke, an ajoining property owner, appeared before the Board to discuss a right-of-way issue, regarding the property in question, with the Board. He stated that, since the petitioner is closing a 30 foot right-of-way, that a new 50 foot right-of-way be moved north, which will give access to the property from the west, that the petitioner has done, and is acceptable to him.
It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the October 8, 1987, and October 15, 1987, editions of The Orlando Sentinel, The Lake Sentinel.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to vacate that portion of the Fairview Subdivision, Mt. Dora Area, as advertised in Petition No. 485, by James T. Swain.
Included in the motion was the acceptance of an easement, for an alternate right-of-way.
ROAD CLOSINGS - PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE
Petition No. 486 - Jae On Lee - Lady Lake Area
No one present wished to discuss this 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 Chetwynd Land Company, Lady Lake Area, in Petition No. 486, by Jae On Lee.
Petition No. 487 - Earl W. Stockwell - Leesburg Area
No one present wished to discuss this 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 Anderson's Mineral Water Court, Leesburg Area, in Petition No. 487, by Earl W. Stockwell.
Petition No. 488 - Allen Wayne King- Sorrento Area
No one present wished to discuss this 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 Wekiva Pines Country Estates, Sorrento Area, in Petition No. 488, by Allen Wayne King.
Petition No. 489 - Edward D. Foster - Lisbon Area
Ms. Ruby Sapp, a property owner in the area, appeared before the Board to discuss her objections to the advertisement for the closing of portions of Florida Street.
Mr. Gary Summers, Attorney representing the petitioner, appeared before the Board to discuss his client's reasons for the request.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise that portion of Florida Street, Lisbon Area, in Petition No. 489, by Edward D. Foster.
Petition No 490 - Roy Greene - Bassville Park Area
No one present wished to discuss this 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 Orange Blossom Estates, Highways 473 and 441, Bassville Park Area, in Petition No. 490, by Roy Greene.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS/ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to award Project No. 18-87, Southeast Umatilla Drainage Improvement Design-Build, to Superior Asphalt, in the amount of $139,900.00.
APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/WATER AUTHORITY
Commr. Smoak brought to the attention of the Board a letter from Michael G. Stearman, Chairman, Oklawaha Basin Recreation and Water Conservation and Control Authority, regarding the appointment of Mr. James R. Gregg, to fill the position vacated by Mr. Richard Newman, who has resigned, on the Board of the Oklawaha Basin Recreation and Water Conservation and Control Authority (commonly known as the Lake County Water Authority).
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to communicate to the Governor, the Lake County Board of County Commissioner's approval of the appointment of Mr. James R. Gregg, on the Board of the Oklawaha Basin Recreation and Water Conservation and Control Authority, replacing Mr. Richard Newman, who has resigned.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CONTRACTS LEASES AND AGREEMENTS/PUBLIC WORKS
The County Administrator brought to the attention of the Board the proposed lease, at the Leesburg Office Park, which the County was considering, for temporarily housing Public Works personnel, that had been approved by the Board, but not signed; thereby, rendering it not legally binding. It has come to the County's attention, that the Durden & Associates, Inc. building, which is in close proximity to the Courthouse, is now on the selling market.
It was noted that it is to the advantage of the County to keep all of Public Works in Tavares, and that purchasing the Durden & Associates, Inc. building would enable the County to do that.
Mr. Mel Baker, Realtor, representing the Leesburg Office Park, appeared before the Board to discuss the options available.
Chris Ford, County Attorney, stated to the Board that since the Leesburg Office Park has expended funds on the building, to bring it up to County specifications, the County has a legal obligation to pay the Leesburg Office Park the amount of money spent on the renovations, plus some damage claims, such as the loss of the.opportunity to lease to other businesses.
Ms. Ruthann Padgett, Realtor, representing the Leesburg Office Park, appeared before the Board to discuss the lease which was prepared by the County Attorney's Office.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to authorize the County Attorney's Office and the County Administrator's Office to purchase the Durden & Associates, Inc. building, at the stated price of $370,000.00, and authorize the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to sign the contract, for the Durden & Associates, Inc. building, located at 123 North Sinclair Avenue, Tavares. Included in the motion was approval for the County Attorney's Office to negotiate with the owner's agents, of the property in Leesburg, which the County had released a committee, to formulate an equitable termination of that verbal contractural agreement, and bring it back to the Board for their consideration.
COMMITTEES/PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Rudy Marchese, Director of Planning, appeared before the Board to discuss the request from the Planning Department, for the appointment of a Visions 2000 Advisory Committee, as recommended by the State Legislature. He outlined the objections of the Visions 2000 Committee for the Board. He stated that this Committee would he an extension of the Comprehensive Plan.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request, from the Planning Department, for the appointment of a Visions 2000 Advisory Committee.
PUBLIC WORKS/SUBDIVISIONS
Michael C. Willett, County Administrator, brought to the attention of the Board a letter Commr. Windram had received from Mr. Dayton Sandholm, a resident in Mt. Dora, regarding Exmoor Drive, which Mr. Sandholm had paved, by Lindsley Paving, to bring it up to County standards. Mr. Sandholm stated that, instead of the County accepting the road into the system, as he expected, he received a letter from the County requiring him to pay for a stop sign, road
sign, and pay the County an additional 10 percent, for a maintenance bond, over the amount he paid for the paving. He felt that it is time for the County to do its part by accepting the road into its system without further demands from him.
Considerable discussion occurred regarding the letter from Mr. Sandholm. The Board did not feel that they could waive the County's requirements in this case.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the County Administrator to write Mr. Sandholm, and inform him that the County is not willing to waive the County's requirements for a maintenance bond.
ELECTIONS/LAWS AND LEGISLATION
Commr. Windram brought to the attention of the Board the fact that he, Mr. Watkins, Mr. Ford, Mr. Willett, and some others, have had several discussions regarding four firms, that are interested in working with the County on the sales tax. He stated that all of the firms strongly advise that the County, in the event that the sales tax referendum does pass, needs to be in the proper posture to move quickly on the tax, and in order to do that, the County should employ a financial advisor.
Mr. Ford informed the Board that the last thing the Legislature did before they recessed in Tallahassee, was to have a Bill that made no provisions for the local governments. If the County does not have the sales tax referendum bonded and the legislature abolishes the law, the County would lose out on the tax; if it is bonded prior to the next Legislative meeting, that would prohibit the Legislature from preventing the County's bonding.' Whatever amount the County bonds will be protected, by the Constitution of Florida, against the Legislature revoking it.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to authorize the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to continue discussions, regarding the sales tax, and select a Financial Advisor, to advise the County in that regard, and come back to the Board with a recommendation.
AMBULANCES-HOSPITAL DISTRICTS/APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved to accept the resignation of Ms. Verla "Penny" Heffrin, from the Northwest Lake County Hospital District Board, and appoint Mr. Chick Gregg, to replace her on the Board.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m.
THOMAS J. WINDRAM, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK
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