BCC MEETING MINUTES

A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MARCH 21, 1989

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, March 21, 1989, 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: C. W. "Chick" Gregg, Chairman; Thomas J. Windram; Richard Swartz; Michael J. Bakich; and Don Bailey. Others present were: James C. Watkins, Clerk and Acting County Administrator; Ava Kronz, Assistant to the County Administrator; Robert K. McKee, Chief Deputy Clerk; Bill Stearn, Assistant County Attorney; and Sandra Carter, Deputy Clerk.

James C. Watkins, Clerk, gave the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Bakich.

MINUTES

On a motion by Commr. Bakich, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of March 7, 1989, as presented.

It was noted that action regarding the Minutes of March 14, 1989 would be postponed until the Board Meeting of April 4, 1989.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICER'S BUSINESS

CLERK OF-COURT'S CONSENT AGENDA

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following requests:

Accounts Allowed/Contracts, Leases & Agreements/Tax Collector

Request for final lease payment, in the amount of $500.00, to Mrs. June Quattlebaum, as requested by Mr. T. Keith Hall, Tax Collector, for rent, for the month of October, 1988, for the Leesburg Tag Agency.

Bonds - Contractor

New

1622-89 Kenneth N. Anderson d/b/a Ken Anderson, Inc.

1680-89 Dick Vought Electric, Inc. (Electrical)

1988-89 Michael J. Hall d/b/a Mid-Florida Air (Air Conditioning)

4693-89 Robert C. Vollrath d/b/a Native Electrical Contracting

4694-89 L. E. Dlouhy (Carpenter)

4695-89 Fuller Electric (Electrical and Plumbing1

4696-89 Lonnie R. Carney (Electrical)

4697-89 JLB Electric, Inc. (Electrical)

4698-89 Dazelle Homes, Inc. (Residential Building Contractor)

4699-89 Joseph C. Urban d/b/a Mid-Florida Air (Air Conditioning)

Cancellation

1759-89 Allen Akers d/b/a A & B Electric Co., Inc.

Accounts Allowed

Request for payment of Warrant No. 92325 through Warrant No. 92757, for the following accounts:

Paisley Fire District Countywide Fire District

County Transportation Trust South Lake Fire District

General Revenue

Landfills

Northwest Fire District Bassville Fire District

Mosquito Control Countywide Library

Revenue Sharing Capital Outlay

Fine & Forfeiture Pasco Fire District

Private Industry Council Mt. Plymouth Fire District

Aquatic Weed Section 8

Eustis Section 8 Road Impact

Emergency 911 Fund Special Assessments

Northeast Hospital Northeast Ambulance

Northwest Ambulance

Accounts Allowed/Courts-Judges

Request for approval of Satisfaction of Judgment for Herbert A. Cauley, child, and his parents Ivey and Frances Cauley, in the amount of $50.00 - Case Nos. 88-1287-CJ and 88-1294-CJ, and authorized proper signatures.

Request for approval of Satisfaction of Judgment for Thomas P. Lamb, in the amount of $250.00 - Case No. 82-720-CF, and authorized proper signatures.

Accounts Allowed/Assessments/Subdivisions

Request for approval of Satisfaction of Assessment Liens, as follows, and authorized proper signatures on same:

Harbor Shores Subdivision

William and Kathryn Horning $ 386.40

Lakeview Heights Subdivision

Alford L. and Lois F. Laws 1,028.78

Mt. Plymouth Subdivision

Clay Ford 768.29

Everett J. and Janet G. Cleversey, Jr. 565.50

Bryan Miller -0-

John Hess 547.50

Nora M. Daniels 1,151.36

Sarah W. Roberts and Lucy V. Mosley -0-

Eustis Block & Supply Co., Inc. 1,156.06

Cecil B. Goolsby and Hershel W. Brock 460.97

Southern Acre Investments, Inc. 719.69

Michael and Ann Small 485.30

Southern Acre Investments, Inc. 455.50

Carroll F. Johnson 455.50

Roger and Evelyn M. Temple 491.56

Russell G. Waldhuelter 455.50

Clay Ford 455.50

Clay Ford 382.62

Eustis Block & Supply Co., Inc. 1,367.05

Southern Acre Investments, Inc. 455.50

Lois Williams and Faye Laughlin 489.39

Alice C. Everson 489.39

Alice M. Frank 455.50

Mt. Plymouth Enterprises, Inc. -0-

Bryan Miller -0-

Woodland Hills Subdivision

Nunzio M. and Jane Rainone

319.42

Helmuth and Joan E. Ceras 272.83

Western Shores Subdivision

Alvin A. Claussen 1,181.20

Hilltop Subdivision

Donald W. and Janice M. Goodwin, Sr. 915.20

Fla. Camp Meeting Assoc. of First Church of God -0-

Sumter Electric Cooperative, Inc. -0-

State of Florida -0-

Rev. Garth D. and Edna M. Smith 816.36

Michael T. and Jeanette G. O'Flanagan 741.95

Rev. Garth D. and Edna M. Smith 683.21

Joanne Liston

680.35

Lake Junietta Homesites

J. C. and Marie H/W Arwood 437.29

Ravenswood Park

Richard and Gloria A. Sczykutowicz 208.95

Ocala Forest Campsites

William D. Shadden 673.46

Kenneth K. and Elvis Lefave 540.34

Florida Fruitland Park Tropical Homesites

Elzira Williams 1,846.52

Imperial Mobile Terrace

Charles W. and Helen M. Schlicht 238.95

Western Shores Subdivision

C. M. Nix, Jr. 472.61

Golfview Subdivision

Jack L. Bailey 4 20.88

Accounts Allowed/County Property

Request for items to be deleted from Fixed Assets, for the month of March, 1989, in the amount of $3,757.00, as follows:

Prop# Department Item Amount Reason

6315 Animal Control Desk Radio $ 260.00 To be junked

8856 Pine Lakes F.D. 1973 Tanker 1,960.00 To be junked

& Used Dtil.

body

10274 Mt. Plymouth F.D. 55 Watt Mobile 537.00 Stolen

Transceiver

10824 Mt. Plymouth F.D. Tanker 500.00 To be junked

11110 Paisley F.D. 1953 GMC Truck 500.00 To be junked

$3,757.00

Private Industry Council/Reports

Acknowledged receipt of the Cumulative Participant Activity Report, from the Volusia, Lake, Flagler Private Industry Council, Inc., from July 1, 1988, to February 28, 1989.

Accounts Allowed/Reports

Acknowledged receipt of the Monthly Distribution of Revenue Traffic/Criminal Cases, for the month ending February 28, 1989, in the amount of $109,594.69.

CLERK OF COURT'S OTHER MATTERS

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BUDGET TRANSFERS/JAILS/RESOLUTIONS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Bakich and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request by Mr. Bob McKee, Chief Deputy Clerk, to transfer, by resolution, revenue sharing funds that were budgeted for the 1987-88 fiscal year, over to the 1988-89 budget, to cover construction costs incurred on the temporary jail during the 1988-89 fiscal year, as said funds were already categorically earmarked for such - as opposed to participating in a public hearing and readvertising for the spending of said funds.

SHERIFF'S BUSINESS

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BIDS/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

Mr. James C. Watkins, Clerk and Acting County Administrator, brought to the attention of the Board a request by Sheriff Knupp, for carpeting and padding to be installed in the Sheriff's Department's Patrol Division office.

A brief discussion occurred regarding the request, at which time Commr. Swartz questioned what the practice has been, in the past, concerning this type of renovation and/or upgrading of County facilities, with regard to whether or not the funds have been budgeted in the Sheriff's budget, or whether they are items that have been taken from the Commissioner's budget.

Mr. Watkins stated that, with respect to the building and any permanent fixtures thereto, any type of renovation or upgrading is the responsibility of the Board of County Commissioners and is budgeted within their budget.

Mr. Robert K. McKee, Chief Deputy Clerk, stated that said area is an area that the Sheriff has planned to convert into office space, and, in view of that, being that it is not really an improvement, but the creation of an office space, it would probably be appropriate for line item or Object Code No. 640, which is Capital Improvements.

On a motion by Commr. Swartz, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Sheriff Knupp, for carpeting and padding to be installed in the Patrol Division office, and awarded the bid for same to the low bidder, Bishop Paint, in the amount of $3,511.50, instructing staff to determine which line item, in the General Government part of the budget, it falls under and transfer said funds into Object Code No. 640, Machinery and Equipment line item.

After further discussion regarding this request, Commr. Swartz stated that the County is coming up on the end of the first six months of this fiscal year, and felt that it would be helpful to have a budget review - to perhaps have a couple of workshops and review what has occurred in said six months, to give the Board a better feel of the budget. He suggested that the Board consider an interim six month budget review, and perhaps formally adopt a few of the budget revisions that the Board has, in fact, approved.

At this time, Mr. Watkins informed the Board that the County had recently hired Ms. Sarah Larouch, from the Auditor General's Office, as Assistant Finance Director, and stated that he has asked her to prepare the type of presentation that Commr. Swartz alluded to, to be made to the Board, thereby allowing the Board to know exactly where they stand.

Commr. Gregg, Chairman, stated that said presentation would be scheduled with the Clerk and Acting County Administrator within the next thirty (30) days, possibly in the afternoon.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S CONSENT AGENDA

On a motion by Commr. Swartz, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following requests:

Contracts, Leases & Agreements/Agricultural Center

Request for approval of sub-lease agreement, from Florida National Guard, for property next to the Agricultural Center, for the Center's use in its Horticultural Learning Center project.

Emergency Management/Resolutions/Fire Protection

Request to approve resolution from Emergency Management, recognizing organizations and businesses, for contributing food and other resources to emergency personnel during a wildfire, on March 13, 1989.

Fire Protection/Resolutions

Request to approve resolutions for all stations (37) of the Lake County Fire Department, for work well done between the dates of March 10-13, 1989.

Fire Protection/Resolutions

Request to approve resolution for James B. Feuerbacher, firefighter injured in brush fire on Wekiva River Road, on February 28, 1989.

Accounts Allowed/Libraries

Request for renewal of umbrella license, in the amount of $l,000.00, to the Motion Picture Licensing Corporation (MPLC), for the Library System.

Contracts, Leases & Agreements/Private Industry Council

Request from the Private Industry Council, for continuation and updated signatures on JTPA Interlocal Agreement, and request for proper signature on letter to Dr. Dolores Zell, State Job Training Coordinating Council.

Accounts Allowed/Public Health/Municipalities

Request to approve payment No. 1, to Mark Cook Builders, Inc., in the amount of $60,068.70, for the Umatilla Branch of the Public Health Department.

Accounts Allowed/Subdivisions/Public Works

Request to release Irrevocable Letter of Credit, No. 88-1, and replace with Irrevocable Letter of Credit, No. 98-4, both in the amount of $16,500.00, for performance of driveways, in Lake Yale Cove Subdivision.

Roads-County & State/Subdivisions

Request to advertise Road Vacation Petition No. 540, from Robert C. Foget, to vacate portion of Julius Road, Silver Lake Estates, Silver Lake/Haines Creek area.

Deeds/Roads-County & State

Request to release the following road reservations, for Murphy Act Deed:

#1712 - Release all reservations - Citizens National Bank of Leesburg, as Trustee - Fruitland Park area

Deeds/Right-of-Ways, Roads & Easements

Request to accept the following right-of-way deeds:

C. B./Bettie R. Pilgrim #2-3215 Hollandel Road

David H./Brenda F. and Mary E. Stewart #2-3215 Hollandel Road

Hawthorne Residents Coop. Assoc., Inc. #2-3215 Hollandel Road

James A./Lois D. Gibson #2-1124 Redwing Road

Accounts Allowed/Road Projects

Request to approve payment No. 2, to Trac Roadbuilders, for Project No. 6-88, C-473, Widening and Resurfacing, in the amount of $148,855.59.

Accounts Allowed/Road Projects/Municipalities

Request to approve final payment, to Superior Asphalt Company, Inc., for Project No. 10-88, Lake Street, Maxwell Road and Bulldog Way, in Umatilla, in the amount of $10,081.90.

Municipalities/Road Projects

Request transfer of maintenance of Lake Street, No. 5-7864; Maxwell Road, No. 5-7967; and Bulldog Way, No. 5-7867, to the City of Umatilla.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICER'S BUSINESS (CONT'D.)

ELECTIONS/MUNICIPALITIES

Mrs. Emogene Stegall, Supervisor of Elections, appeared before the Board to discuss the need for additional voting equipment, or perhaps address the idea of purchasing a new system. She stated that, in 1988, Lake County added 7,034 new voters to the rolls. She also stated that next year there will be Statewide, as well as local, elections - in 1991, Lake County will be very busy into the reapportionment of the County - and in 1992, there will be the Presidential election. At this time, she requested a recommendation by the Board, as to what they would like for her to do.

Commr. Gregg, Chairman, stated that he would like to see Mrs. Stegall obtain some proposals for purchasing some updated equipment and then have some demonstrations made to the Board, perhaps in the first part of April.

Mrs. Stegall informed the Board that a new system will be much more expensive (from a quarter of a million dollars up to one and one-half million) than purchasing additional equipment.

Commr. Bakich recommended possibly, over a three to five year period, working it in such a way that the old system can eventually be done away with and the new system be implemented.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S CONSENT AGENDA (CONT'D.)

COMMUNICATIONS/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS

Mr. James C. Watkins, Clerk and Acting County Administrator, brought to the attention of the Board the fact that Citrus Cablevision of Central Florida wished to transfer their cablevision Eranchise over to Tele-Media Company of Citrus, Inc., and the fact that they were asking for a month's extension to do so.

A brief discussion occurred regarding the request, at which time Commr. Swartz questioned the "Consent to the Assignment of the Franchise" document. He questioned as to whether said document was prepared by the County's legal staff or by Citrus Cablevision's legal staff, to which Mr. Bill Stearn, Assistant County Attorney, stated that it was prepared by Citrus Cablevision's legal staff, however, was reviewed by the County's legal staff.

Commr. Swartz stated that, in his opinion, the County does not need to be in the position of giving consent for the assignment of the franchise. Mr. Stearn stated that the County is not obligated, in any way, therefore, does not object to superfluous language used in the document.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Bakich and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Citrus Cablevision of Central Florida, Inc. to transfer their cablevision franchise to Tele-Media Company of Citrus, Inc., and to allow the requested month's extension to do so.

At this time, Commr. Swartz stated that he felt it was very important that the Board try to schedule a meeting to deal with the whole concept of franchises.

Mr. Jim Stivender, Director of Public Works, appeared before the Board and briefly stated that Ms. Dottie Keedy, of his staff, has obtained every franchise agreement in the State of Florida, and has found that most of the counties are in the same situation that Lake County is in. Ms. Keedy is presently reviewing an agreement from Hillsborough County, and will be reporting to the Board, with a recommendation, at a later date.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/LANDFILLS

Mr. James C. Watkins, Clerk and Acting County Administrator, brought to the attention of the Board a request for the County to become a member of the Institute of Resource Recovery, at the national level, at a yearly cost of $5,000.00. He stated that Mr. David Sokol, President of Ogden Martin Systems, Inc., had recommended that the County do so, in a letter sent to Mr. Watkins, as the Acting County Administrator, on January 6, 1989. He stated that he has reviewed the request and feels that, because of the influence that it can have on national legislation, pertaining to waste-to-energy and other waste matters, it would be to the County's advantage to be a member of said organization.

A motion was made by Commr. Bakich and seconded by Commr. Windram that the Board approve the request for the County to become a member of the Institute of Resource Recovery, as stated above, at a yearly cost of $5,000.00.

Commr. Swartz stated that while the lobbying organization might be a very good one, he felt that it was more appropriate for those firms and industries that are involved to join the organization, rather than spending public tax monies to do so. He felt that the benefits that should be derived should be derived from Ogden Martin's membership in the organization.

Commr. Bailey agreed with Commr. Swartz, stating that the responsibility should be Ogden Martin's, and that he had a problem with the County spending $5,000.00 of the taxpayers money to join said organization.

A brief discussion occurred, at which time Commr. Gregg, Chairman, stated his feelings regarding the matter, indicating that the County could get the initial $5,000.00 back, tenfold, by becoming a member and participating in said organization.

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

Commrs. Bailey and Swartz voted "No".

COUNTY EMPLOYEES/PERSONNEL

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Bakich and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request that bonus leave days (accrued from sick leave) be added to an employee's vacation leave, as well as a request that, at termination of employment, an employee be entitled to be paid l/4 of any unused sick leave, up to a maximum of 480 hours.

Mr. James C. Watkins, Clerk and Acting County Administrator, stated that this request, based on the data received as of December 31, 1988, would be an annual impact of approximately $20,000.00 to the County. He stated that he feels the advantage gained from said policy would be employees making the extra effort to be on the job, and that the $20,000.00 annual expense to the County is going to bring forth a great deal of production, worth a lot more than the $20,000.00.

PUBLIC HEARINGS - ROAD CLOSINGS

Petition No. 533 - Cleveland Early - Craig's Addition to

Sorrento

No one present wished to discuss the request with the Board.

It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the March 3, 1989, and March 10, 1989, editions of The Orlando Sentinel, The Lake Sentinel.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Bakich and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to vacate that portion of Fifth Street and lots in Craig's Addition to Sorrento, as advertised in Petition No. 533, by Cleveland Early.

Petition No. 537 - Mackay-Fisher Partnership - Lady Lake Area

No one present wished to discuss the request with the Board.

It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the March 1, 1989, and March 8, 1989, editions of The Orlando Sentinel, The Lake Sentinel.

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to vacate a road right-of-way in the south one-half of Section 7, Township 18 south, Range 25 east, Government Lot, Lady Lake Area, as advertised in Petition No. 537, by Mackay-Fisher Partnership.

Petition No. 538 - Thomasand Lorraine Keyes- Lady Lake Area

No one present wished to discuss the request with the Board.

It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the March 1, 1989, and March 8, 1989, editions of The Orlando Sentinel, The Lake Sentinel.

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Bakich and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to vacate easements, Lot 194, Unit 3.18, Orange Blossom Gardens, Lady Lake Area, as advertised in Petition No. 538, by Thomas and Lorraine Keyes.

Petition No. 539 - Fern Atkin - Mt. Plymouth Area

No one present wished to discuss the request with the Board.

It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand

as it appeared in the March 1, 1989, and March 8, 1989, editions of

The Orlando Sentinel, The Lake Sentinel.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Bakich and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to vacate an unnamed alley, in Section "A", Mt. Plymouth Area, as advertised in Petition No. 539, by Fern Atkin.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA (CONT'D.)

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/FIRE PROTECTION/MUNICIPALITIES

Mr. Lonnie Strickland, Division Director of Health and General Services, appeared before the Board to discuss a request from Fire Protection, for the Bassville Fire District to purchase two vehicles off State contract.

Commr. Bakich stated that he felt this request concerns a problem that the County has, and needs to address in the near future, in that there are fire districts that have too much money and are trying to find ways to spend it, while other districts do not have enough money to purchase needed fire fighting equipment. He questioned Mr. Strickland as to whether the district really needed the requested 3/4 ton pickup truck, to which he was assured that they did.

It was noted that several of the Commissioners felt this was an issue that needed to be addressed.

Commr. Swartz suggested that Mr. Strickland come back to the Board, at a later date, with a recommendation for purchasing needed safety equipment for all fire districts.

A motion was made by Commr. Swartz and seconded by Commr. Bakich that the Board approve the request from Fire Protection, for Bassville Fire District, No. 5, to purchase two (2) vehicles off State contract, as follows: GMC 3/4 ton pickup, with options, at a cost of $10,297.00; and a Dodge Van-Abil-52, with options, at a cost of $13,070.00, for a total cost of $23,367.00.

Commr. Bakich stated, under discussion, that he felt Fire Protection is not being held totally accountable for its actions, and felt that the County needs to prioritize its equipment and needs. He, therefore, requested that Mr. Strickland address this issue and give the Board a better idea of what is most needed, today, with what funding the County has.

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

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BIDS/FIRE PROTECTION

Mr. Lonnie Strickland, Division Director of Health and General Services, appeared before the Board to discuss a request from Fire Protection, to split Bid No. 033-340-089, for fire fighters equipment.

Commr. Swartz stated that he felt the Board did not need to wait until budget time to purchase needed fire safety equipment that if the Board needed to go into the Reserve Fund to buy said equipment, then he would suggest that the County purchase, on the bid before them today, that equipment which is necessary to the firefighters.

Commr. Gregg, Chairman, suggested that Mr. Strickland meet with all the different districts, in Lake County, and get their reactions regarding the sharing of their equipment among the districts, due to problems with funding, as stated, and come back to the Board, as soon as possible, with recommendations.

Commr. Swartz recommended that the Board not only approve the request before them today, but to also include, out of the County's Contingency Fund, funds to provide needed breathing apparatus, at the stated bid price, and to advise the bidder that the County may, in fact, want to purchase more apparatus than is listed on said bid, and that, perhaps, at the April 3, 1989, Board Meeting, that Mr. Strickland come back to the Board with the number of additional breathing apparatus that is needed.

On a motion by Commr. Bakich, seconded by Commr. Swartz and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Fire Protection, to split Bid No. 033-340-089, for fire fighters equipment, as follows: Safety Equipment Company to be awarded breathing apparatus, at a cost of $6,000.00; and Delray Fire Extinguisher to be awarded all other equipment, at a cost of $30,312.90, for a total cost of $36,312.90.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE

Mr. John Swanson, Executive Director of Planning and Development, appeared before the Board to give a presentation concerning the proposed Northwest Beltway alignment through Lake County, and introduced Mr. Henry Fuller, from the Florida Department of Transportation (present in the audience), as well as Ms. Pat Mayhill, a member of his staff (assisting in the presentation). He then stated that the Florida Department of Transportation would be designating a preferred route for the Northwest Beltway through Lake County, in April, at which time he displayed and reviewed an aerial map indicating several alignments. He stated that a public hearing has been tentatively scheduled for May 7, 1989, in Lake County, to discuss the issue. After that hearing, two weeks will be available for comment to the Florida Department of Transportation, and then a right-of-way reservation process will begin. He added that the Florida Department of Transportation would have the final decision on the corridor alignment.

Mr. Swanson informed the Board that his staff had developed recommendations, for their consideration, regarding the proposed alternative routes, all of which enter and exit the County at the same locations. However, the major portion of each alternative between said points differs one from the other.

Mr. Swanson stated that the ultimate route for the beltway needs to meet several objectives, which relate to different aspects of the overall task of finding the best alternative. He then reviewed said objectives with the Board, after which he stated that staff recommends that routes G and F be given further consideration.

Of the two sites, the westernmost site, nearer Mt. Plymouth, is recommended over the easternmost site. He then discussed the advantages and disadvantages of each route, as well as two possible sites proposed for an interchange connecting SR 46 and the expressway.

Mr. Swanson recommended that the Board very strongly urge the Florida Department of Transportation to conduct a study of the Beltway impact to the following local roads, as an integral part of its planning process for the Beltway: U.S. 441; SR 46; CR 437; CR 435, SR 44, CR 46A and Wolfbranch Road.

In closing his presentation, Mr. Swanson stated that staff had reviewed the various alternate routes proposed for the Lake County portion of the expressway, and felt that Routes G and F provided the most advantages, in relation to the needs of Lake County. He stated that all of the alternatives were weighed against the criteria discussed previously, and that the westernmost site for the interchange was recommended on the basis of greater safety and future extensions to the north.

Mr. Swanson stated that Camp Challenge was opposed to Route G (due to it bringing the alignment closer to the Camp), as well as opposed to Route B, however, would accept Route F.

It was noted (for the record) that the Board had received a letter from Camp Challenge, stating their opposition to Routes G and B, but that they would accept Route F, as stated.

No action was taken at this time, however, Commr. Gregg requested that the Florida Department of Transportation come back to the Board, at a later date, with some new recommendations, at which time the Board would vote to endorse said recommendations.

Mr. Fuller, Florida Department of Transportation, informed the Board that, if the County is contemplating the four-laning of SR 46 and CR 46-A, as part of the Beltway, said costs are not presently reflected, therefore, Route G would be more costly than anticipated.

COMMISSIONERS

At this time, the Chairman, Commr. Gregg, turned the meeting over to Commr. Bakich, Vice-Chairman.

RIGHT-OF-WAYS, ROADS & EASEMENTS/PUBLIC WORKS

Mr. Jim Stivender, Director of Public Works, appeared before the Board to discuss a request to amend the Lake County Road Policies, regarding Special Assessment Projects.

A brief discussion occurred, at which time Commr. Windram stated concerns he had regarding the request.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried, the Board approved a request from Mr. Jim Stivender, Director of Public Works, to amend the Lake County Road Policies, to require that 100% of necessary right-of-way be obtained, prior to initiating Special Assessment Projects, with staff being directed to, as they write said policy, take into consideration the concerns which Commr. Windram alluded to.

Commr. Gregg was not present for the discussion or vote.

COMMISSIONERS

At this time, the Vice-Chairman, Commr. Bakich, turned the meeting back over to the Chairman, Commr. Gregg.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BIDS/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Bakich and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Public Works, to advertise for bids, to pave South Quarters Road, No. 2-3109; Main Street, No. 2-3109A; Haywood Worm Farm Road "Part", No. 2-3110; and Hollandel Road, No. 2-3215, in the Okahumpka area, at an estimated cost of $380,000.00.

ROADS-COUNTY & STATE/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Bakich and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to accept the maintenance map for a portion of Hollandel Koad, No. 2-3215.

Mr. James C. Watkins, Clerk and Acting County Administrator, requested the Public Works Director, Mr. Jim Stivender, to commend the employees involved for their time and efforts put forth in obtaining the right-of-way for Hollandel Road, to allow the acceptance of the maintenance map, as it was a very tireless, thankless situation.

COMMISSIONER'S BUSINESS

AMBULANCES-HOSPITAL DISTRICTS/COMMITTEES/APPTMTS.-RESIGS.

The Chairman, Commr. Gregg, recommended that the Board appoint Dr. Maurice Berger to the Northwest Hospital Taxing District Board, replacing Mr. Al Haliday, who resigned.

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Bakich and carried unanimously, the Board appointed Dr. Maurice Berger to the Northwest Hospital Taxing District Board, as requested, replacing Mr. Al Haliday.

LAWS & LEGISLATION/ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Commr. Gregg, Chairman, brought to the attention of the Board (for informational purposes) the fact that each member should have received a copy of the Hampton Hill Bill, from Representative Stan Bainter's Office, pertaining to setting up sewer and water districts in the County. He stated that the Board needs to take action on said Bill, as soon as possible.

No action was taken at this time.

COMMITTEES/ZONING

Commr. Windram brought to the attention of the Board the fact that the East Lake County Chamber of Commerce is in the process of constructing another facility, in the Mt. Plymouth area. He stated that they have done an outstanding job, however, one problem they have is with the number of required parking spaces. The plans call for a total of 83 spaces, however, the Chamber is requesting that the Board waive the parking requirements, at this time, in order to enable them to complete their project.

Mr. Sam Wiggins, from the Chamber, addressed the Board (from the audience) stating that the Chamber would like to complete the first phase of the project, and in doing so, save some green area for activities that the Chamber holds from time to time, and not have the grounds all asphalt, if possible. However, he stated they would be willing to work with staff, in any way they can, to meet the needed requirements for the project.

Mr. John Swanson, Executive Director of Planning and Development, addressed the Board stating that staff had researched the request and found that the project involves 5,046 square feet of building space. Said building requires approximately 22-23 parking spaces. However, a portion of the building is for office space, therefore, this reduces the number of required parking spaces for an office, but increases the spaces needed for a public meeting place (being 32-33 spaces), which is determined by the Fire Marshall. He stated that the project would still be in the Building Code, if they reduced the number of spaces Erom 83 to 33. He recommended that the site plan be revised, indicating that there has been modification from its original 83 parking spaces down to 33.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Bakich and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for modification of the site plan for the East Lake County Chamber of Commerce project, as indicated above.

EDUCATION/RESOLUTIONS/MUNICIPALITIES

Commr. Bailey brought to the attention of the Board the fact that he had participated in a "Kops & Kids Day" at the Eustis Fairgrounds recently, and that there were several groups that volunteered their services, such as high school children from various schools in the area. He requested that a resolution or certificate of appreciation be presented to each volunteer. He stated that Ms. Sandra Green, who works for the City of Eustis, coordinated the affair, and really helped make the day.

Mr. James C. Watkins, Clerk and Acting County Administrator, suggested that Mrs. Ava Kronz, Assistant to the County Administrator, get together with Ms. Green, in putting together something appropriate. He suggested that, if it involves several schools, that staff send a letter and resolution to the children and their parents, and then, perhaps, a plaque to each of the schools, honoring said individuals, for donating their time and energy to the public.

COMMITTEES/OUTDOOR RECREATION

Commr. Gregg, Chairman, stated that he had received a letter from the Rails to Trails organization, with some recommendations that they would like to see addressed, and questioned Commr. Swartz (Chairman of the Recreation Advisory Committee) as to whether he had received a copy of said letter.

Commr. Swartz stated that he had received a letter from the Rails to Trails organization and noted that the Recreation Advisory Committee is trying to get some information from adjoining counties, concerning countywide recreation, and that there will be some numbers available when the Board starts reviewing the budget.

E911/MUNICIPALITIES

Commr. Swartz brought to the attention of the Board a letter that had recently been mailed to residents in the Montverde area, regarding E911 and Addressing, which created a minor furor. He stated that he had spoken with Mr. Lonnie Strickland, Division Director of Health and General Services, regarding two problems that came up, one being: on corner lots, unless staff can determine which way the homes face (from aerial photos), they mail out two addresses for the same lot; and, secondly, on multiple lots, they mail out letters with addresses, however, do not tell the residents which address goes to which lot. He, therefore, suggested that the Addressing staff put an addendum sheet in the letters, stating that, if the resident has a corner lot and has received two addresses, they are to decide which address is the correct one and let staff know. If the resident has multiple lots, but cannot decide which address is the correct one, then they should call the Addressing Department and determine the correct one. He also touched on the issue of the problems involved with certain residents of the Montverde area being given a Winter Park address.

Commr. Gregg stated that the County needs to keep in mind that, with global positioning coming on line, to where emergency vehicles are going to have an electronic map (which will probably be an economic reality within the next two to three years), the County needs to make sure that this system is gridded to work with that not have to do it all over system, to ensure that the County will again.

JAILS/MUNICIPALITIES

Commr. Swartz brought up for discussion the fact that the Board would be having their second public Town Hall Meeting, in Groveland, on Thursday (March 23, 19891, of which will pertain primarily to the proposed Federal prison, and then on the following Wednesday (March 28, 1989), Senator Langley will be having a public meeting, in Clermont, regarding the same issue, at which the Commissioners will also be present, to answer questions.

Commr. Swartz stated that the reason he is bringing the issue up, is to point out the fact that there are going to be two public meetings, regarding the proposed prison, back to back one in Groveland and one in Clermont. He stated that he had been asked by some of the elected officials in Howey-in-the-Hills, if the Board would get representatives of the Federal Bureau of Prisons to also address the residents of Howey, and wanted to get a response from the Board as to how they felt about the request.

Mr. James C. Watkins, Clerk and Acting County Administrator, stated that Mrs. Pat Sledge, from the Federal Bureau of Prisons (slated to speak at said meetings), had relayed to him that she would make herself available, to go anywhere the County wished her to go. However, he stated that the Chairman, Commr. Gregg, instructed him to coordinate Mrs. Sledge's schedule through one individual (being Neil Kelly, of the Clerk's staff), as she has been contacted by everyone from a representative of a local chamber of commerce, to a State Senator, to a Congressman, etc., to speak on the issue.

Mr. Watkins suggested that Commr. Swartz get together with Mr. Kelly, in trying to determine whether Mrs. Sledge would be available to speak to the residents of Howey-in-the-Hills.

COMMISSIONERS

Commr. Swartz brought to the attention of the Board the fact that the Lake County Shrine Club is having a corner-stone laying, and afterward, a barbecue, on April 16, 1989 (Sunday), at 2:OO p.m., at the Shrine Club, and that he had been asked to invite the Commissioners to attend.

On a motion by Commr. Bakich, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved to adjourn the meeting, at l0:40 a.m.

C. W. "CHICK" GREGG, CHAIRMAN

ATTEST:

JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK

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