< BCC MEETING MINUTES

A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

NOVEMBER 1, 1988

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, November 1, 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 K. McKee, Chief Deputy Clerk: and Linda Springston, Deputy Clerk.

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

MINUTES

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried, the Board approved the Special Minutes of September 27, 1988, as presented.

Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the Regular Minutes of October 18, 1988, as presented.

Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.

BONDS - CONTRACTOR

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried, the Board approved the following Contractor Bonds:

Cancellations

0110-88 Joseph J. Driggers dba Eustis Roofing Company (Roofing)

0328-88 Edward Mitenius (Mobile Home Sales)

0412-88 Del Harris dba Del Harris Gas Appliance Service

(Gas Appliance)

0997-88 Willie G. Moore

1140-88 Robert L. Hamel (Specialty Contractor)

1212-88 Tommy Joe Duncan dba Duncan Co. (General Contractor)

1228-88 Richard P. Brown (Residential)

1260-88 William E. Plant (Electrical Contractor)

1344-88 W. Lee Humphrey

1568-88 Dennis Williams dba Sun State Aluminum (Aluminum Erection)

1674-88 Robert C. Kohn (Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical)

1796-88 Richard Olin (Masonry)

3060-88 Amos E. Smith (Residential Contractor)

3066-88 Mike Wilburth (Masonry)

4020-88 Raymond A. Jucha & Dan Harper dba Electrical Works

(Electrical)

4072-88 Mark Stanley Ricker (Residential Contractor)

4120-88 Jan Denelsbeck dba Delight Electric (Electrical)

4122-88 Ronald L. Hart, Sr. (Residential Contractor)

4136-88 Michael Davis dba Florida Regional Electric, Inc.

(Electrical)

4203-88 Thomas Richardson

4217-88 Bill Tucker (Residential Contractor)

4221-88 Dock Masters of Fla., Inc. (Dock & Deck Building)

4240-88 Joel Booth dba Allio & Booth Electric (Electrical)

4253-88 Richard V. Fromal (Residential Contractor)

4303-88 James M. Hyde (Electrical Contractor)

4340-88 Ray A. Bauder (Contractors License)

4367-88 Isaac J. Wheelis (Plumbing)

4392-88 Jerry Mullen (Building Contractor)

4411-88 American Aluminum Distributers (Aluminum Installation)

4429-88 John D. Riggan, Jr. (Contractors License)

4495-88 Dale Yox (Contractors Bond)

4540-88 Edward J. McNealon dba Tamco Electric (Electrical)

4566-88 Brent A. Barnett dba Barnett Electric Service (Electrical)

4578-88 Home Pride, Inc.

4580-88 F. Milton Sapp (Residential Carpentry)



New

0006-89 W. H. Watson dba F & W Plumbing, Inc. (Plumbing)

0095-89 Stephen C. Vaughn, Sr. (General Contractor)

0384-89 John R. Allen dba Bob Allen Roofing (Roofing)

0540-89 Maxwell Scott (Residential)

0990-89 Cone Roofing Lake County, Inc. (Roofing)

1025-89 Seaburn Seagraves dba Brownie Septic Tank (Septic Tank)

1040-89 Arwood Hollins (Mechanical)

1083-89 William J. St. John (Electrical)

1141-89 David C. Driggers (Roofing)

1212-89 Tom Duncan dba Duncan Company

1228-89 Richard P. Brown (Residential)

1260-89 William Elisha Plant (Electrical)

1539-89 Harvey Erp dba Tri City Products, Inc. (Residential)

1568-89 Dennis & Joel Williams dba Sun State Aluminum (Aluminum)

1588-89 John Davis dba John Davis Electric (Electrical)

1674-89 Robert D. Kohn dba Kohn Construction & Electric, Inc.

(Electrical)

1707-89 Farley's S.R.P., Inc. (Air Conditioning & Refrigeration)

1722-89 James J. McCutcheon dba J-Mac Builders & Developers

(Builder)

1759-89 Allen W. Akers (Electrical)

1774-89 Oscar Burton (Plumbing)

1796-89 Richard A. Olin dba Old Time Masonry (Masonry)

1829-89 William K. Smith dba Action Masonry (Masonry)

1856-89 Thomas Mansbridge dba Future Air Conditioning & Heating

(Air Conditioning & Heating)

1904-89 John A. Foster, Sr. (Plumbing)

1976-89 John Charles Roper (Mechanical)

3011-89 Gary L. Wyckoff dba Gary L. Wyckoff Residential Contractor

(Residential Contractor)

3035-89 Follmar Electric Company, Inc. (Electrical)

3060-89 Amos E. Smith (Residential)

3086-89 Ben F. Williams dba Ken's Air, Inc. (Air Conditioning)

4002-89 David McCurry dba Action Aluminum (Aluminum)

4062-89 Mike1 Smith dba Mike Smith Electric (Electrical)

4119-89 Greg Hurst dba T.N.T. Aluminum, Inc. (Aluminum Contractor)

4120-89 Delight Electric (Electrical Contractor)

4122-89 Ronald L. Hart, Sr. (Residential Contractor)

4147-89 Harold L. Cuthbertson dba Tri-City Plumbing, Inc.

4174-89 B. Terence Quigley (Master Electrical)

4201-89 Michael A. Guy dba Guy's Roofing, Inc. (Roofing)

4203-89 Tom Richardson (Residential)

4221-89 Dock Masters of Florida, Inc. (Dock & Deck Building)

4229-89 Donald Blalock dba Blalock Aluminum (Aluminum Specialty)

4303-89 James M. Hyde (Electrical)

4340-89 Ray Bauder (Aluminum Contractor)

4356-89 Donald J. Parker (Electrician)

4361-89 Robert A. Hendrick (Residential Contractor)

4394-89 Robert V. Williams dba Quality Roofing & Building

(Building Contractor)

4404-89 Robert Dale Antis (Plumbing Contractor)

4419-89 Nelson L. Morrow dba Central State Electric, Inc.

(Electrical)

4450-89 Jeffrey Jon Rands dba Custom Window & Exterior Design,

Inc. (Aluminum Specialty)

4504-89 Sauer Septic Systems (Septic System Installation)

4526-89 Orvin L. Thompson (Masonry/Concrete)

4575-89 Dennis R. Phifer dba Phifer Industries, Inc. (General)

4579-89 Howard Jon Hornquist (General)

4607-89 Frederick S. Troesch, II (Master Plumber)

4610-89 Jeffrey L. Tavlor dba Tavlor Electric & Maintenance Co.,

Inc. (Electrical)

4613-89 Robert Morris (Electrical)

4616-89 Stephen W. Rust (Electrical)

4621-89 Larry D. Brown (Electrical)

4648-89 Sickels Plumbing, Inc. (Plumbing)

4649-89 Ernest R. Copenhaver (Electrical)

4650-89 Thomas Moffatt (Electrical)

4651-89 Tim Chinchor dba Tim Chinchor Electrical Contract

(Electrical)

4652-89 Bill Young Construction (General)

4653-89 Superior Electrical Construction, Inc. (Electrical)

4654-89 Joe Bell dba Bell Electric (Electrical)

4655-89 Dykes, Cruz & Company, Inc. (Electrical Contractor)

4656-89 Michael Boggs dba Air Masters A/C Refrigeration

(HARV Class B)

4657-89 Gator Contracting of Orlando, Inc. (Electrical)

4659-89 Barry Wayne Nicholson (Heating, Air Conditioning,

Refrigeration & Ventilation)

4660-89 John L. Gibbs (Plumbing)

4661-89 Judson W. Stringfellow (Residential Contracting)

4662-89 Electrical Construction, Inc. (Electrical)

Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/INDIGENTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried, the Board approved the payment of Warrant 887126 through Warrant #87680, for the following accounts:

County Transportation Trust Northwest Fire District

Countywide Library Landfills

General Revenue Bassville Fire District

Section 8 Mosquito Control

Emergency 911 Fund Mt. Plymouth Fire District

Pasco Fire District Eustis Section 8

Countywide Fire District Capital Outlay

Fine & Forfeiture Private Industry Council

Paisley Fire District Aquatic Weed

South Lake Fire District Road Impact

Law Library



Included in the motion was approval for the payment of the following indigent:

Sumter Electric for Scharlotte Parker - $50.00 - District #3

Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/COUNTY PROPERTY

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried, the Board approved for the following items to be removed from Lake County's Fixed Assets:

Prop# Dept. Item Amount Reason

4503 Landfill 500 Gallon Tank $ 250.00 To be junked

4504 Landfill 500 Gallon Tank 250.00 To be junked

5608 Landfill Bldg. W/2 Windows 415.00 To be junked

7048 Public Works Remote Radio 250.00 To be junked

9417 Landfill Air Conditioner 357.00 Stolen

Total $1,522.00

Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/DEEDS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the unclaimed excess proceeds due landowners on applications for tax deeds, totaling $4,639.95.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CHECKS RECEIVED/CLERK

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures & Changes in Fund Balance - Budget & Actual, from the Clerk of the Circuit Court, for the year 1987-88, with a check for excess fees, in the amount of $563,392.25.

REPORTS/STATE AGENCIES

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the 1987-88 Fiscal Year Activity and Receipt Expenditures Report for the Division of Forestry's fire prevention and suppression program, as well as the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Program, in Lake County, Florida, which identifies major forestry activities throughout the County, for the period of July 1, 1987 through June 30, 1988.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR/OUTDOOR RECREATION

Mr. Michael Willett, County Administrator, informed the Board that a notice had been received from the Florida Freewheelers, Inc., for a planned ride on Sunday, November 20, 1988, which will not be a race, but a ride of 100 miles, with approximately 400 participants, and no spectators are anticipated.

Mr. Willett stated that the Florida Freewheelers, Inc. had notified the Sheriff's Department, Oakland, Mascotte, Groveland, Clermont, and Minneola police departments, and also the Ferndale Homeowner's Association, of the event.

Commr. Smoak discussed how the bicycle event was handled in the Montverde/Ferndale area, mainly in instances where roads were blocked off completely.

Commr. Windram stated that this past weekend there was a bicycle event in the Golden Triangle area, and no problems were experienced.

Ms. Sandra Hogue, a resident of the Ferndale area, appeared before the Board and stated her concerns, in regards to the upcoming event.

Commr. Smoak recommended that the County Administrator's Office send the Florida Freewheelers, Inc. a letter informing them that the County Commissioner's have discussed the event, and request that they observe the rules of the road, in addition to recognizing the rights of the private property owners, and ask their cooperation in being good neighbors.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/MOSQUITO-AQUATIC PLANT MANAGEMENT

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Mosquito-Aquatic Plant Management for Craig Scott, Entomologist, to attend a short course on mosquito identification by the Florida Medical Entomology Lab, in Vero Beach, on November 15-17, 1988, at an estimated cost of $73.00.

CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Mr. Don Findell, Director of Environmental Services, appeared before the Board to discuss the contract with GSC, Inc., for the implementation of an "Amnesty Days" Program, for the collection and disposal of household and conditionally-exempt hazardous waste. He stated that the first time will be held on November 18 and 19, 1988, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., at the Lake County Fairgrounds. He also stated that his department will schedule two "Amnesty Days" throughout the year, rotating locations around the County.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for signatures on the contract with GSX, Inc., to assist the County in the implementation of an "Amnesty Days" Program for the collection and disposal of household and conditionally-exempt hazardous waste.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BIDS/FIRE PROTECTION

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise for bids, on the Southside Fire Station, to be built in the South Umatilla Area, at an estimated cost of $85,000.00.

CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/FIRE PROTECTION

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for signature on a mutual aid agreement between Lake County and the Naval Air Station, Cecil Field, for fire protection, in Lake County.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/FAIRGROUNDS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Fairgrounds, to purchase one IBM Wheelwriter 6 Typewriter, at an estimated cost of $800.00.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS

PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL

Mrs. Robbie Baird, Director of the Private Industry Council, appeared before the Board to discuss the request for an extension of the training contract with Henkels & McCoy, Inc. She stated that the training is for telephone repair, with state-of-the-art equipment, and that the program has been a success.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request Erom the Private Industry Council, for an extension of the training contract with Henkels & McCoy, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $51,405.00, and transfer of the funds from the JTPA Contingency Fund.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS

VETERANS SERVICE

Mr. Lonnie Strickland, Director of Health & General Services, appeared before the Board to discuss the request from Veterans Service, for signatures on the three year lease with Daniel A. St. Pierre, for space at 407 E. Alfred Street, Tavares, at a cost of $703.50 per month. He stated that the monthly amount is for the full three years with no increases.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Veterans Service, for signatures on the three year lease with Daniel A. St. Pierre, for space at 407 E. Alfred Street, Tavares, at a cost of $703.50 per month.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BIDS/GAME & FRESH WATER FISH COMMISSION

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT/STATE AGENCIES/WATER AUTHORITY

Mr. Ed Zager, Florida Game & Fresh Water Fish Commission, appeared before the Board to discuss the consideration of repairing the "Fishing Walk", at the Little Lake Harris Bridge, at State Road 19. He stated that the Department of Transportation had inspected the catwalk and recommended to replace the entire 16 year old fishing walk, due to its structural condition.

Mr. Zager stated that his Commission also recommends that the structure be replaced, utilizing funds from the Lake County Fish Conservation Fund Account. The Commission had contacted a vendor to get an estimate of repair costs, of approximately $38,000.00.

Mr. Zager felt that it should be replaced in the same location and made of aluminum, in lieu of wood.

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the replacement of the "Fishing Walk", at the Little Lake Harris Bridge, at State Road 19, with aluminum, utilizing the Lake County Fish Conservation Fund Account.

It was noted that the County will advertise for bids for the project, with the Florida Game & Fresh Water Fish Commission to supply the specifications, including the labor, to take the old bridge down.

Mr. Will Davis, Director of Water Authority, appeared before the Board stating that he would like to interview some of the people who use the bridge for fishing, to find out why they do not use the catwalk. He also discussed access parking.

Mr. Fran Stallings, Planning Department, appeared before the Board stating that he oversees the repair of boat ramps in the County, and wanted the Commissioners to be aware that, if the County uses the Lake County Fish Conservation Fund Account to repair this catwalk, there will not be as much money available for the repair of boat ramps.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SUBDIVISIONS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to release an Irrevocable Letter of Credit, in the amount of $3,876.00, for maintenance on Silver Lake Spring Subdivision.

BONDS - MOBILE HOME

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Darlene Davis, Clermont Area, District #3, to live in a mobile home on the same piece of property on which the 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 the following mobile home bonds:

Included in the motion were the following:

Renewal

Michael Fashaw - Eustis Area - District #4

Cancellations

Howard Fergeson - Bassville Park Area - District #1

Robert Harper - Lady Lake Area - District #1



ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/LANDFILLS

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Solid Waste Department, for Stan Rice to attend the "Solid Waste Landfill: Operators Short School Course #9095", on November 30 through December 2, 1988, in Gainesville, at an approximate cost of $310.00.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for partial payments to Trac Roadbuilders, Inc., for the following:

Project #16-88, Kurt Street, Ardice Ave., Ruleme - $32,388.12

Project #15-88, Mt. Homer Road - $46,494.45

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BIDS/LANDFILLS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for payment to Quality Painting and Roofing, for Bid #030-959-088, to sandblast and paint the Transfer Station, at the Loghouse Landfill, in the amount of $18,743.00.

DEEDS/RIGHT-OF-WAYS, ROADS & EASEMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to accept the following non-exclusive easement:

Phillipp/Helene Schaefer #4-3987 Adair Avenue

DEEDS/RIGHT-OF-WAYS, ROADS & 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:

Dan W., Jr./Jeanne V. Eastwood #3-2439 S. Buckhill Road

Jean V. Adams #3-2439 S. Buckhill Road

John F./Alice K. Grimes #3-2439 S. Buckhill Road

Johnny F. Grimes #3-2439 S. Buckhill Road

John W./Nancy L. Rogers #3-2439 S. Buckhill Road

Carmello W./Dorothy Yvonne Ligato #3-2439 S. Buckhill Road

John W./Bonnie Capito #3-2439 S. Buckhill Road

Francisco/Brenda R. Muniz #3-2439 S. Buckhill Road

Philip E. Glidden #3-2439 S. Buckhill Road

Lois L. McKay & Gerald F./

Thomas W. Erickson #3-2439 S. Buckhill Road

Steve D./Ruth J. Collins #3-2038 E. Apshawa Road

Robert M./Marietta C. King #3-2038 E. Apshawa Road

Randy L. Graham/Lydia A. Hawkins #5-8376 McCall Road

Arthur A./Betty A. Kelly #l-7212 Griffin View Road

Alfred P./Dorothy A. Smith #5-5433 Radio Road

Norman C./Betty S. Cummins #l-7310 Grays Airport Road

John/Cynthia S. Purvis Unnamed Rd-Sunset Hills Subd

Margaret Penn/Mary Dextraze Unnamed Rd-Sunset Hills Subd

William E./Elaine F. Gastfield Unnamed Rd-Sunset Hills Subd

Fred P./Donna R. Thompson Unnamed Rd-Sunset Hills Subd



ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/INSURANCE

Commr. Carson discussed with the Board a letter he had received from Mr. Neil Kelly, Administrative Services Director, concerning the 1988-89 renewal of the Public Officials Liability, at the annual premium of $11,908.00. He stated that the renewal quote, for the 1988-89 policy period, is an increase of $1,528.00, over last year.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the renewal of the 1988-89 Public Officials Liability, at the annual premium of $11,908.00.

RECESS & REASSEMBLY

At 1O:OO a.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would take a brief recess until l0:20 a.m.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS

COUNTY BUILDINGS & GROUNDS/JAILS

Mr. Pete Karamitsantis, Helmuth, Obata & Kassabaum (HOK), appeared before the Board to present the schematic design for the Criminal Justice/Jail Facility. He stated that Mr. Bob Buchanan, Correctional Services Group, Inc., will discuss the final program, and Mr. John Dickerson, Barton Malow, will present the cost estimates.

At this time, the Commissioners moved out into the audience to observe the presentation of the drawings.

Mr. Buchanan discussed the summary of space requirements, which delegated approximately 20,000 additional square feet. He stated that the reasons for the additional space was because of the new design of the cell pods, which are now 64 cell pods, consisting of 90 square feet a cell: the size of the sallyport and loading bay had increased, by approximately 4,000 square feet: the lobby for the courts complex and the size of the restrooms have increased, to approximately 2,000 square feet for the lobby, and approximately 150 square feet added to the restrooms: and an Emergency Operations area has been added to accomodate E911.

Mr. Buchanan stated that, overall, space has not been added to any of the major components. The number of pods had been decreased to make them more managable; the long-term operating costs have been reduced by decreasing the number of staff necessary; the sallyport has been accounted for, by hiding it within the building from public view; the size of the lobby has been increased: and Emergency Operations had been added.

Mr. Karamitsantis discussed the concept of how the building has changed from the previous presentation. He stated that the sallyport was moved to the north of the building, because of public reaction to its exposure: the jail section is now square, in lieu of a circular design: prisoner related functions have been taken from the second floor, enabling that floor to be all offices, therefore, there is no overlap between the staff and prisoner traffic; also, the entries have been separated for the people who go to the courts versus the people who go to the public defender, state's attorney and the clerk of the courts.

He stated that the entire skin of the building will be made of brick and precast, with flat roofs with conventional roofing, in lieu of tile, which will cut costs and emulate the design of the old courthouse.

Mr. John Dickerson appeared before the Board to discuss the total construction cost estimate of the conceptual/schematic design. He stated that the basic building cost is $35.7 million, adding a design/pricing contingency at 2.5%, bringing the total building cost to an amount of $36.6 million. Then he added the direct cost items, sales tax recovery, construction contingency, and the reimbursables and fee, bringing the total construction cost to $40.4 million.

Mr. Dickerson stated that it is easier to totally design and estimate the building costs, then cut costs when and where it is feasible.

Mr. Dickerson discussed the unit cost analysis of jail construction in Florida, emphasizing that the Lake County project is comparatively priced with other counties projects, which Barton Malow has constructed in the past.

Mr. Dickerson discussed comparisons of the original program and the revised program costs with the Board. He stated that the original program was at a cost of $34.5 million, with a gross area of 340,000 square feet: and the revised program is at a cost of $40.4 million, with a gross area of 360,000 square feet.

Considerable discussion occurred regarding the options which could be taken to decrease the costs of the construction. It was noted that certain areas could be left unfinished, but included in the bid price as "add alternates", therefore, ensuring the bid price to remain the same.

Mr. Karamitsantis informed the Board that today they are asking that the Commissioners choose one of the options for approval, and for approval of the design of the complex.

Mr. Buchanan emphasized to the Board that the original cost of $34.5 million could not be attained.

Mr. Buchanan informed the Board that he had met with the Sheriff regarding the utilization of dormitory space for the inmates, and that the Sheriff did not want that type of area. He also discussed the use of dormitory space with the candidates for Sheriff, and they indicated that they had no problem with that type of space.

Mr. Karamitsantis discussed the options under Option 2, consisting of A through C, regarding different ways to cut costs, leaving unfinished areas. At this time, Option 2D was added, which included leaving 30,000 square feet of administrative space and 40,000 square feet of housing space unfinished.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the acceptance of Option 2D, which included leaving 30,000 square feet of administrative space and 40,000 square feet of housing space unfinished, at an approximate cost of $36.0 million, including $1.8 million of contingencies, and bidding the unfinished areas as "add alternates".

RECESS & REASSEMBLY

At 12:55 p.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would recess for lunch and reconvene at 2:00 p.m.

CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/LANDFILLS/MUNICIPALITIES

Mr. Ed Sledge, Piper & Marbury, informed the Board that this Public Hearing is for the Bond issue on the NRG Resource Recovery Project, in order to comply with Federal Tax Laws.

It was noted that the proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the Daily-Commercial.

It was noted that no one in the audience wished to speak at the Public Hearing on the Bond issue regarding the NRG Resource Recovery Project.

Mr. David Sokol, President of Ogden Martin, appeared before the Board and stated that 54% of the cities favor the project, three cities are against the project, and the City of Fruitland Park chose to postpone any decisions on the project, until November 10, 1988.

Mr. Sokol requested that the Commissioners waive the provision in Paragraph F, Article 9, of the NRG Contract, dated September 20, 1988, which requires 75% of the communities to form Interlocal Agreements, because all waste flow in the County is under County control, since the enactment of the Solid Waste Act.

Mr. Sokol discussed with the Board a letter from Dr. Walter M. Shaub, The United States Converence of Mayors, to Dr. Sukehiro Gotoh, Ph.D., Japan Environment Agency, requesting information about recycling in Japan. He also discussed the response of the letter to Dr. Shaub from Dr. Gotoh, which indicated that nearly 70% of all municipal solid waste generated and collected, in Japan, is incinerated.

Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, stated that the original request for 75% of the cities forming Interlocal Agreements, originated when GECC was involved in the project, in approximately 1984, and wanted the cities to have interlocal agreements, which was prior to the enactment of the Solid Waste Law.

Mr. Ford stated that one of the questions, which most of the cities had asked, was that, if the City does not sign the Interlocal Agreement, would the County take the City's waste anyway. He stated that, the answer to their question was that the County is obligated by the State to handle all non-municipal and municipal disposal of waste within the County.

Mr. Sokol stated that, because of the new Solid Waste Law, the bonding companies do not require the 75% requirement.

Mr. Sledge read to the Board a portion of the new State Law, which states "the governing body of the County has the responsibility and power to provide for the operation of solid waste disposal facilities to meet the needs of all incorporated and unincorporated areas of the counties...unless the city has an Interlocal Agreement or special act with the legislatures, municipalities may not operate solid waste disposal facilities, unless a municipality demonstrates that the County facility places a higher disproportionate financial burden on the citizens of the municipality".

Mr. Sledge also stated that a municipality may construct a Resource Recovery Facility without an Interlocal Agreement, if the municipality demonstrates that the facility will not impair the financial commitments made by the County, with respect to the Solid Waste Management Services, or result in significantly increased waste management costs to the remaining persons residing in the County, but not served by the municipalities facility.

Mr. Sledge further stated that municipalities are responsible for collecting and transporting solid waste from their jurisdictions, to a solid waste disposal facility operated by a county, or operated under a contract with the County. He also stated that the County may charge reasonable fees and may not discriminate against a municipality, and that the County is required to insure, to the maximum extent possible, that the municipalities within its boundaries participate in the preparation of recycling and solid waste management programs.

Mr. Ford stated that the major concerns expressed by the cities was that they did not want the burden of making the decision on what method to use for solid waste disposal.

Considerable discussion occurred regarding the involvement of the cities in the development of the Interlocal Agreement, and the amount of time the cities have had to review the agreement.

Mr. Ford stated that the City of Tavares is interested in doing their own small incineration project, burying their own garbage and ash. He also stated that Tavares is the only city that has expressed that feeling, and that the other cities want the County to handle their garbage.

Mr. Sokol informed the Board that, if Tavares signs a legally enforceable document relieving the County of the obligation to take the City's refuse, and, if they agree to dispose of their refuse within their City limits, Ogden will take the risk of that amount of tonnage off of the County's 130,000 tons. He further stated that, if Tavares wanted to participate in the Resource Recovery Facility in the future, the City would have to deal with Ogden, in order to buy capacity back into the Plant.

Commr. Smoak stated that his vote was predicated on the cities being an active and willing partner in the Resource Recovery Project. He further stated that the cities signed an Interlocal Agreement in 1984 and 1985, and that project and cost figures were different from the current project. He added that , if the County waives the right to participate in the agreement, when it had been continually discussed that the cities were an important part of the decision making process, the County would be taken them out as a principal part of the contractural agreement, as a specific condition which had to be met. He further stated that the shape, format, context and language in the Interlocal Agreement has yet to be acted upon, or discussed by the Board, in terms of whether the County is going to sign or not. The County does have the obligation to dispose of the trash, but there are a number of cities that reside on the border of the County and those cities may have an option, in another county, to utilize the disposal facility, that may be to the advantage of the citizens in that county. He felt that the Board should give the cities the time necessary to form a conclusion to the project.

Mr. Sokol stated that Ogden is not asking that any community be opted out or bypassed, and the cities were told that the project was scheduled to come for its final hearing on documents on the 8th of November, to close on the 10th of November, and that Ogden would like to have their approval, even though the cities did not have much time for review. The contract for Solid Waste Services was not signed until September 20, 1988, and was not available until August.

The cities had received the Service Agreement, Interlocal Agreement and related materials.

Commr. Windram stated that in 1984, the Board started to put the project together, and that a great deal of work had been done to improve the arrangement, and the Board approved a contract, which was not as acceptable as the current one. He stated that the concerns of the County are that there is a substantial amount of solid waste, which must be disposed of; the County must develop, to the best of the County's ability, a method of disposing of the waste, which is environmentally sound; and that the County must find something, which is economically feasible.

Commr. Smoak quoted some statements from the publication "Waste Not", which discussed Incinerator Plants in Palm Beach County, Bay County and Collier County.

Mr. Peter Zent, Smith Barney, Inc., appeared before the Board to discuss the bonds.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the request to waive the provision of the 75% requirement of the cities, as outlined in Paragraph F, Article 9, of the NRG Contract, dated September 20, 1988, which requires 75% of the communities to form Interlocal Agreements.

Commr. Smoak and Commr. Bailey voted "no".

At this time Mr. Ford distributed to the members of the Board copies of the Interlocal Agreement with Mount Dora, for Solid Waste Disposal Service.

Commr. Carson made a motion, which was seconded by Commr. Windram, to approve and authorize the proper signatures on the Interlocal Agreement with Mount Dora, relating to the disposition of Solid Waste.

Mr. Ford informed the Board that the Interlocal Agreement is being presented to all of the cities, and that none of the cities have requested any changes to it, but some have rejected it.

Mr. Willett discussed tipping fees and special assessments with the Board.

Mr. Ford discussed recycling and the amount of waste generated, at approximately 189,000 tons of garbage a year in Lake County, of which half of that should be burnable.

At this time the Chairman called for a vote on the motion before them, which was carried.

Commr. Smoak and Commr. Bailey voted "no".

Mr. Sokol questioned the Board whether Ogden Martin is authorized to represent the Board on the Interlocal Agreement. It was noted that they may represent the Board on a three/two vote.

Mr. Zent informed the Board as to the schedule that the bonds will be taking, as far as selling them, until the closing date of November 10, 1988.

There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 3:55 p.m.

GLENN C. BURHANS, CHAIRMAN

ATTEST:

JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK

LS/ll-07-88