The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, April 19, 1988 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: Glenn C. Burhans, Chairman; Thomas J. Windram; Claude E. Smoak, Jr.: James R. Carson, Jr.: and Don Bailey. Others present were: Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney: James C. Watkins, Clerk; Michael C. Willett, County Administrator; Katherine A. McDonald, Assistant County Administrator; Robert L. Wilson, Finance Director: and Linda Springston, Deputy Clerk.
Commr. Carson gave the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mrs. McDonald.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved the Minutes of April 12, 1988, as corrected.
Commr. Bailey was not present for the vote.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ASSESSMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the proper signatures on the following Satisfaction of Assessment Liens:
Bar-Bell Mobile Home Village
William J. Wiegand $ 405.09
Joanna Shores Subdivision
Jay E. & Elnore Mayerberg 977.08
Mt. Plymouth Sec. A
Dewitt F. Harris 423.62
Joseph T. Hanrahan 460.97
Thomas H. Dodds & Margaret Ceclia Grimsley 455.50
Harbor Shores
Edward & Elizabeth Osborne 402.40
Pine Island Land Co. 681.85
Highland Lakes Subdivision
Marshall H. Gaard 196.38
Hilltop No. 3 Subdivision
Jesse Price 702.95
Milton L. Claflin 762.00
Richard E. Faunda, Jr. 635.00
Thomas A. Kent 711.85
E. Schultz & William George 693.15
John D. & Susan Courtney 696.36
Western Shores Subdivision
Paul A. Wheeler 1,191.77
El Bonito Subdivision
Harvey L. Spears 1,065.78
Springs Bath & Yacht Club
John Mark Sutherland 1,140.16
Ocala Forest Campsites
Robert A. D'Angeio, Jr. 571.20
Lake View Heights
Harry E. & Margaret Kreeger 411.16
Harry E. & Margaret Kreeger 411.16
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the payment of Warrant #79261 through Warrant #79943, for the following accounts:
Pasco Fire District Paisley Fire District
County Transportation Trust Landfills
Northeast Ambulance Northwest Ambulance
General Revenue Countywide Library
Countywide Fire District Bassville Fire District
Northwest Fire District Mt. Plymouth Fire District
Law Library Fine & Forfeiture
Private Industry Council Special Assessments
South Lake Fire District Mosquito Control
Section 8 Emergency 911 Fund
Aquatic Weed Capital Outlay
Eustis Section 8 Road Impact
Builders Escrow Self Insurers Fund
Northeast Hospital
REPORTS/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the "Amended" Florida Contraband Forfeiture Quarterly Report, beginning October 1, 1987 and ending December 31, 1987, in the amount of $56,643.68; and the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Quarterly Report, beginning January 1, 1988 and ending March 31, 1988, in the amount of $57,226.99.
LAWS AND LEGISLATION/RESOLUTIONS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of a Resolution adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Lee County, on April 5, 1988, expressing support for Bill Number PCD 5C, Section 1, which refers to the elimination of the referendum requirement on the Local Option Sales Tax.
PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL/REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the cumulative participant activity reports for Lake County from July 1, 1987 to March 31, 1988, from the Volusia, Lake, Flagler Private Industry Council, Inc.
PUBLIC HEALTH
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request, from the North Central Florida Health Planning Council, Inc., for funds in the amount of $7,138.00.
PUBLIC HEALTH/RESOLUTIONS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request, from the North Central Florida Health Planning Council, Inc., for a resolution, which states that the Florida Legislature should endorse and establish a stable funding base, for Florida's eleven local health councils and the Statewide Health Council.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA
DEVELOPMENT/ORDINANCES
Mr. David Clapsaddle, Director of Development Coordination, appeared before the Board to discuss an ordinance amending the Zoning Regulations, to permit more than one one-year extension to the approval period, of a preliminary development plan for a PUD.
Mr. Steve Richey, Attorney, also appeared to discuss the request with the Board, and how the extension will affect the developers.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved to advertise for public hearing, an ordinance amending the Zoning Regulations, to permit more than one one-year extension to the approval period, of a preliminary development plan for a PUD.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried, the Board approved the request to purchase one Xerox 1012 R/E Marathon Copier, for the Sign Shop, at a cost not to exceed $1,350.00.
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BIDS/PUBLIC WORKS/ROADS-COUNTY AND STATE
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise for bids, for a guard rail improvement program, at an estimated cost of $110,000.00 (approximately 7,000 feet of guard rail), for the following roads:
C-455, Lone Pine Pit
C-1833, Cherry Lake Road
County Road 561
Apshawa Road
Grassy Lake Road
Anderson Hill Road
445 & 40
Lake Griffin Road
Picciola Road
#2 Road
State Road 19A
PUBLIC HEARINGS - ROAD CLOSINGS
Petition No. 499 - C. J. Knowles - Okahumpka Area
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 March 24, 1988, and March 31, 1988, 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 lots in Snyder's Addition to Okahumpka, as advertised in Petition No. 499, by C. J. Knowles.
Commr. Bailey was not present for the vote.
Petition No. 500 - Rufus B. Ward - Leesburg Area
Ms. Debbie Hall, Lake Land Planning Group, appeared before the Board representing the petitioner, to request postponement of the road vacation of a portion of Clark Street, Silver Lake Estates Area of Leesburg. She stated that there is an underlying plat which should be included in the closing, and readvertised.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the amendment of Petition No. 500, to include additional roads, and that the public hearing be postponed, until proper advertising of the amended petition, in Petition No. 500, by Rufus B. Ward.
Petition No. 502 - Steve Richey for Minneola Harbour -Clermont
Area
Mr. Steve Richey, Attorney representing Minneola Harbour, appeared before the Board to discuss the road vacation, with the Board.
Mr. William Brett, an adjoining property, appeared before the Board to ensure that the road, which runs through his property, is included in the road vacation.
Mr. Michael Willett, County Administrator, assured Mr. Brett that his road is included in the road vacation.
It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the March 24, 1988, and March 31, 1988, editions of The Orlando Sentinel, The Lake Sentinel.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to vacate the plat and rights-of-way, Groveland Farms, Clermont Area, as advertised in Petition No. 502, by Steve Richey, for Minneola Harbour.
Petition No. 504 - John J. Matsche - Mt. Dora Area
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 April 1, 1988, and April 8, 1988, editions of The Orlando Sentinel, The Lake Sentinel.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to vacate streets and lots, Indian Springs Subdivision, Mt. Dora Area, as advertised in Petition No. 504, by John J. Matsche.
ROAD CLOSINGS - PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE
Petition No. 503 - James D. Holden Howey-in-the-Hills Area
Mr. Michael C. Willett, County Administrator, informed the Board that the staff recommends denial, because closing the road will create access problems for some of the lot owners.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise that portion of Sunset Drive, First Subdivision of Howey-in-the-Hills, in Petition No. 503, by James D. Holden.
Petition No. 505 - Gerald Eulett - Minneola Area
No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried, the Board approved the request to advertise rights-of-way and lots, Howey Subdivision, Minneola Area, in Petition No. 505, by Gerald Eulett.
Commr. Smoak declared a conflict of interest, because he is an adjacent property owner, and abstained from the discussion and the vote.
Petition No. 506 - Franklin D. Longenbach - Clermont Area
Mr. Dennis Horton, representing the petitioner, appeared before the Board in support of the request.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried, the Board approved the request to advertise streets and lots, Monte Vista Park Farms, Clermont Area, in Petition No. 506, by Franklin D. Longenbach.
Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.
Petition No. 507 - R. Dewey Burnsed - Okahumpka Area
No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the request to advertise plat and roads, Hooks Estates, Okahumpka Area, in Petition No. 507, by Dewey Burnsed.
Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BIDS/LANDFILLS
On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the request to advertise for bids to sandblast, prime and paint the Loghouse transfer station.
Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BIDS/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried, the Board approved the request to award Bid #024-765-088, for the purchase of two (2) diesel motor graders, to Ringhaver Equipment Company, at a cost of $91,730.00, each.
Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried, the Board approved the request for Change Order #l, in the amount of $20,067.32, to Asphalt Pavers, for adding repairs, to Wolf Branch Road, and Center Street in Minneola.
Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BIDS/COUNTY EMPLOYEES/LANDFILLS
At this time, Mr. Ben Benedum, Director of Public Works, introduced to the Board, Ms. Clara Bartlett, who has recently taken over as the Solid Waste Disposal Director.
The Board welcomed Ms. Bartlett to the staff.
Ms. Bartlett explained the Caron Wheels, which are being requested, to the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried, the Board approved the request to purchase one (1) set of Caron Wheels, for the 816 Compactor, at a cost not to exceed $34,000.00.
Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.
PUBLIC WORKS/ROADS-COUNTY AND STATE
On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the request to accept a maintenance map on #2-4601, Alibrandi Road, and #2-4800, Sumter Line Road.
Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.
PUBLIC WORKS/ROADS-COUNTY AND STATE/SIGNS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to place "No Parking on Right-of-Way" signs, along C-561, from the North city limits of Astatula to S.R. 19, and at S.R. 19 and Highway 441 to old Highway 441, at the discretion of the Public Works Division.
PUBLIC WORKS/ROADS-COUNTY AND STATE
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to change the name of Lawrence Avenue, in Section 30, Township 19, Range 28 (Sorrento), to Payne Road.
DEEDS/RIGHT-OF-WAYS, ROADS AND EASEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to execute a deed to Dale Bartch, who is the current owner of property on which Lake County has a loading ramp easement, on #3-2350, Sugarloaf Mountain Road, to release the easement.
DEEDS/ROADS-COUNTY AND STATE
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey 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:
21684 Release all Reservations City of Clermont
1165 Reserve 25 feet from center- Near Lady Lake
line of Marion County Road
#l-8010
DEEDS/RIGHT-OF-WAYS, ROADS AND EASEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to accept the following right-of-way deeds:
Asbel/Joyce Siler #3-2439 S. Buckhill Rd.
Henry T./Patricia G. Siler #3-2439 S. Buckhill Rd.
Vincent J./Shirley M. Donahue #4-5890 Huff Rd.
Umatilla Shopping Center #5-7967 Maxwell Rd.
Associates (corrective #5-7864 Lake Street
deed) #5-7867 Bulldog Way
W. Paul Resop II #5-6748 Fish Camp Road
Modesto D. Lopez #3-2831 Orange Blossom Rd.
Lois L. McKay, Gerald F. #3-2439 S. Buckhill Rd.
Erickson and Thomas W.
Erickson, as Trustees
Libby's Fresh Food Co., Inc. #3-2441 Howey Cross Rd.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR/DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Willett discussed with the Board the hiring of a consultant to study additional impact fees, such as recreational and public safety impact fees.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the hiring of a consultant to study additional impact fees.
COMMUNICATIONS/CONTRACTS, LEASES AND AGREEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried, the Board approved the request from Terry L. Morrow, Central Florida Satellite Cable, who presently holds a cablevision franchise in Lake County, to sell his interest to Richard M. Brakefield.
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried, the Board approved the request from Emergency Management, to purchase a low band mobile radio, for the Director's vehicle, at an approximate cost of $990.00.
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/PUBLIC HEALTH
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to rent 1,750 additional square feet of space, in the Lake Building, at a cost of $600.00, per month.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/DEVELOPMENT
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to purchase a 90-minute transcriber, at a cost of $780.00, for the Division of Planning and Development.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PLANNING DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Pat Mayhill, Planning Department, to attend the 1988 Highway Capacity and Quality of Flow Training Seminar, in Cocoa Beach, on May 16-20, 1988, at an approximate cost of $284.00.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES/LANDFILLS/MEETINGS
Mr. Willett discussed with the Board the possibility of a special meeting regarding Landfill/Solid Waste Management Consultant interviews.
Mrs. McDonald stated that each Commissioner had received a memorandum from Mr. Don Findell, Director, Environmental Services Division, regarding the Landfill/Solid Waste Management Consultant interviews, which were conducted on April 15, 1988, and "shortlisted" to four firms.
Commr. Smoak volunteered to meet with the Landfill/Solid Waste Management Consultant Selection Committee, to rank the three top firms, on Monday, before the May 3, 1988, Board meeting.
Discussion occurred regarding interviewing the number one ranked consultant firm, at the May 3, 1988, Board meeting.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the Landfill/Solid Waste Management Consultant Selection Committee, including Commr. Smoak, to rank the prospective firms, in a meeting on Monday, May 2, 1988, in the afternoon.
COUNTY EMPLOYEES/RESOLUTIONS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the County Attorney's Office to prepare a Resolution, to be presented to Mrs. Yvette Young, who is retiring, in April, after 38 years of service to the Clerk's Office and the County.
RECESS AND REASSEMBLY
At l0:05 a.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would adjourn until l0:30 a.m., for the scheduled agenda item.
MUNICIPALITIES/PUBLIC WORKS/ROADS-COUNTY AND STATE
Ms. Dottie Keedy, Program Coordinator, Public Works Department, presented to the Board the 1988 Lake County Five Year Road Capital Improvement Program, which is to be funded utilizing impact fees.
Ms. Keedy explained to the Board how the Impact Fee Road Benefit Districts are broken down.
Mr. Willett stated that the Impact Fee Road Benefit Districts must be in an area, where the County can be justify that the people in that area would benefit from it. He further stated that the Districts do not coincide with the Commissioners' Districts.
Ms. Keedy discussed the Five Year Road Capital Improvement Program, Transportation Planning Area "A", "B", and "C", with the Board.
Ms. Keedy informed the Board that the Public Works Department, has had three meetings with the cities, and that a cooperative effort has been made between the county and the cities, regarding road priorities.
Mr. Rex Taylor, City of Leesburg, stated that his city is in favor of the projects which are planned, and are anxious to get them started.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the 1988 Lake County Five Year Road Capital Improvement Program, as presented by Ms. Dottie Keedy, Program Coordinator, Public Works Department.
COMMITTEES/ORDINANCES
Commr. Smoak stated that the Board should consider taking formal action to require any new sand mine operations, which would be granted permits between the present time and when the ordinanceis adopted, to comply with the proposed mining regulations; and that any additional lands which are added to an existing CUP operation, be required to comply with the same rules and regulations.
Commr. Smoak requested that the County Attorney be given some time to devise a method, to enable the County to include in the CUP's that the sand mine operations must follow the proposed mining ordinance regulations.
Mr. Greg Homan, Chairman, Mining Ordinance Committee, appeared before the Board, to request the Board to give the Committee more time, approximately four months, to complete the ordinance.
Mr. Homan stated that, when the draft mining ordinance is complete, the Board could possibly have a public hearing, to obtain their opinion.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved that the Mining Ordinance Committee be granted a four month extension, and that the Board concurs with the idea of seeking public input, when a draft of the ordinance is completed.
COMMISSIONERS/FAIRGROUNDS/LAWS AND LEGISLATION
The Chairman informed the Board that Commr. Carson would be unable to attend the afternoon session of the Board meeting. To obtain Commr. Carson's input, he brought up the discussion of Expo/Convention Center, in regards to the Resort Tax.
Commr. Carson stated he was under the impression that when the Resort Tax time had expired, the Board could increase the tax from two cents to three cents.
Commr. Smoak felt that the matter would have too great an impact on the tourist industry, since the County also has the one cent sales tax option in effect.
Commr. Smoak requested the staff to compile some figures to show the Board where the funds will be coming from, if an additional penny resort tax is implemented and where it will be spent, and how Lake County compares to the neighboring counties, in that regard.
ESCROW/SUITS AFFECTING THE COUNTY
Commr. Carson questioned the County Attorney regarding a lawsuit, which the Sheriff's Department served to the Chairman, regarding Barnett Bank of Lake County vs. J J's Mobile Homes, Inc. and the Lake County Board of County Commissioners.
Mr. Ford stated that the lawsuit involves an escrow account, which has been ongoing for several years.
RECESS AND REASSEMBLY
At 11:00 a.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would recess for lunch and reconvene at 2:00 p.m. for the scheduled agenda item.
COMMITTEES/COUNTY PROPERTY/FAIRGROUNDS
The Chairman announced that this portion of the meeting would be combined with a Tourist Development Council Meeting, consisting of the following Tourist Development Council members:
Glenn C. Burhans, Commissioner Chairman
Robert Beucher, President, Mission
Inn Golf & Tennis Resort Owner/Operator
Ellison Ketchum, Manager, Lakeside Inn Owner/Operator
John N. Sargent, Roberts Real Estate Tourist Involved
Hal Turville, Eastern Airlines &
City of Clermont Councilman Tourist Involved
Joe Knowles, Commissioner, Elected Municipal
City of Leesburg Officers
Commr. Burhans stated that they have a quorum for the Tourist Development Council. He informed the Board that he had received a letter from Donald W. Muncy, Clerbrook RV Resorts, Inc., who is also a member of the Tourist Development Council, regarding alternative land uses, and that he is unable to attend the meeting today. Mrs. Betty Dittman, Director, Lake County Expo Center/Fair-grounds, was in the audience, and informed the Board that the 1988 Lake County Fair was a success.
Mr. John Percy, Glatting Lopez, Kercher, Anglin, Inc. (GLKA), appeared before the Board to discuss Phase III, the master planning phase, of the Lake County Convention Center/Expo Project. He stated that Phase I consisted of a market analysis, and Phase II consisted of a site plan/cost revenue analysis.
At this time, Mr. Percy distributed to the Board, a list of potential uses of the property, which included commercial uses and public/quasi-public uses. He stated that the intent of today's work session is to enable GLKA to return to the Board, with a draft of the final report, as soon as possible.
Mr. Percy stated that GLKA feels that the County has the power and ability to create an activity center at the site, with the Convention/Civic Center being the key ingredient.
Mr. Percy discussed with the Board the types of uses, which could be placed at the site, that would promote activities. Mr. Percy noted that the Jail, and any court related facilities, has been ruled out.
Mr. Percy stated that GLKA envisions Phase I as consisting of commercial and industrial type uses, which would generate money; Phase II consisting of convention center type uses, to create activity; and Phase III being public parks, which would generate more activity in the area, and lead to more commercial type uses.
At this time, Mr. Percy reviewed with the Board illustrations of two concept plans, one with mostly public type uses, and the other with more commercial revenue generating uses.
Mr. Bill Owen, GLKA, appeared before the Soard to discuss with the Board potential funds that may be used to develop the site.
Mr. Owen stated that the basic infrastructure and site development work is estimated at about $10,000.00 per acre for 150 acres. He stated that the approximate cost of completing the facility (Civic Center) would be about $15,800,000.00.
Mr. Sandy Minkoff, Assistant County Attorney, stated that any land which was purchased with Resort Tax funds must be dedicated to Resort Tax uses, and any Resort Tax land sold must be regenerated back into the Resort Tax fund. He further stated that the present Board of County Commissioners cannot restrict any of the future Board of County Commissioners from selling the land.
Considerable discussion occurred regarding what types of uses qualify for Resort Tax funds, and what uses do not apply.
Commr. Burhans stated that the Board and the Council need to determine a formula to divide the property between what is to be used by Resort Tax, and what is "free" land.
Commr. Smoak asked the Board if they would be inclined to go on record stating, that the first priority is the Convention Center Complex, and that resort tax be specifically designated for that use ; as the second priority, have the staff and the consulting engineers look at the development of a recreational program, including 150-250 acres of land around the lake edges and the wooded areas, for passive and active recreational uses, from which the County would develop the impact fee projections; and as the third priority, seek proposals from any cooperating or interested potential partnership arrangement in the development of a commercial and industrial park area, so that the County has some concept of what the private sector might be interested in working with Lake County.
Commr. Burhans stated that Southern States Utilities had appeared before the Tourist Development Council showing some interest in the site.
Mr. Rudy Marchese, Director of Planning, discussed with the Board the concept of providing the utility companies with a site plan, in which they could work from, to present to the Board some figures, in order to provide their services to the area.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved to adopt, in principle, the designation of approximately 80-100 acres, to be tentatively designated for the potential industrial development of a commercial development center, and that the staff be authorized to seek proposals for utility services and a cooperative partnership arrangement for development.
Discussion occurred regarding the selling of approximately 80 acres of outparcels, in order to generate the capital necessary to put the improvements in, which are not included in the Resort Tax money.
Considerable discussion occurred regarding the placement of a Tourist Information Center, which would be constructed in the area of the Convention Center.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved to designate an area of approximately 150-200 acres, more or less, for the Civic Center facility, which would encompass the highest elevations on the property, not encumbering the lakefront or the wooded properties, and that the Board will designate those lakefront and wooded properties for passive and active public recreational uses.
Considerable discussion occurred regarding the reviewing of only a tertiary treatment facility for the property.
Commr. Smoak made a motion to consider only a tertiary treatment facility for the property.
The motion died for the lack of a second.
Mr. Hal Turville stated that the Board needs to reconsider Commr. Smoak's motion regarding the tertiary treatment facility, because it does not require the amount of land, which a secondary treatment facility does.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved to seek proposals for a tertiary treatment plant, in lieu of a secondary treatment plant, for the Convention Center property.
Mr. Turville recommended that the Tourist Development Council meet as soon as possible to determine guidelines for the amount of property the Council should have, how they are going to use it and where to locate it, and look at expenses involved and the money available.
On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved for signs to be placed in the area, identifying what the County is intending to do, such as, "Future Site of the Lake County Convention/Expo Center".
Mr. Bob Timmons, an adjacent property owner, stated that he felt that the information center should be placed on Highway 27.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 3:55 p.m.
GLENN C. BURHANS, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK
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