The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, January 19, 1993, at 9:00 a.m., in the Board of County Commissioner's Meeting Room, Lake County Administration Building, Tavares, Florida. Commissioners present at the meeting were: G. Richard Swartz, Jr., Chairman; Catherine Hanson, Vice-Chairman; Rhonda Gerber; Don Bailey; and Welton G. Cadwell. Others present were: Annette Star Lustgarten, County Attorney; Peter F. Wahl, County Manager; Ava Kronz, Administrative Assistant to the County Manager; James C. Watkins, Clerk; Barbara Lehman, Finance Director; and Sandra Carter, Deputy Clerk.

Mr. Harold Lehner, President of the Congregation Beth Shalom gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

MINUTES

Regarding the Minutes of November 24, 1992 (Regular Meeting), the following was noted and requested:

On Page 41, Lines 24 and 25, insert the word former before Supreme Court Justice and the name of Alan Sunberg after the word Justice.

On Page 18, Line 32, clarification was made that there would be no access into Silver Beach Heights Subdivision.

On Page 35, Line 7, clarification was made that the 8-10 years noted in the Minutes would be the life expectancy of the Astatula Landfill.

On Page 11, Line 8, change build to built.

On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Gerber and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of November 24, 1992 (Regular Meeting), as corrected.

Regarding the Minutes of November 24, 1992 (Special Meeting), the following was noted and requested:

On Page 3, Line 25, insert the language in home ownership after the word educated and on Line 26, change Hoper to Hokr.

On Page 2, Line 9, change scribner to scriveners.

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of November 24, 1992 (Special Meeting), as corrected.

Regarding the Minutes of December 1, 1992 (Regular Meeting), the following was noted and requested:

On Page 1, Line 8, insert Vice-Chairman after Commr. Hanson's name.

On Page 6, Line 14, clarification was made that the $1.5 to $2 million noted in the Minutes was the cost of staff to prepare the Comprehensive Plan and the amount that the County was spending on negotiations needed to be kept in perspective of that amount.

On a motion by Commr. Gerber, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of December 1, 1992 (Regular Meeting), as amended.

On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of December 14, 1992 (Special Meeting), as presented, with clarification being made concerning the spelling of some proper names.

PERSONAL APPEARANCES

COUNTY EMPLOYEES/PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL

Mr. Pete Wahl, County Manager, presented Ms. Robbie Hollenbeck, Lake County Private Industry Council, with a United Way award recognizing her efforts in the United Way Drive, which she Chaired, noting that she increased the amount of monies collected from $1,561, for the preceding year, to over $10,000 in cash contributions and pledges from County employees this year.

RESOLUTIONS

Commr. Hanson and Commr. Gerber presented a resolution to Ms. Jerri A. Blair, Attorney, recognizing her efforts concerning children's rights. It was noted that Ms. Blair was responsible for implementing the establishment of a Children's Services Council in Lake County.

CLERK OF COURT'S CONSENT AGENDA

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

Accounts Allowed/Finance

Request to acknowledge receipt of the list of warrants paid prior to this meeting, pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 136, which shall be incorporated into the Minutes as attached Exhibit A and filed in the Clerical Support Division of the Clerk's Office.

Municipalities/Ordinances

Request to acknowledge receipt of Ordinance No. 92-22, from the City of Eustis, annexing a parcel of city owned land at 209 Cardinal Street into the corporate limits of the City of Eustis, and Ordinance No. 92-24, annexing Sumter Electric Cooperative, Inc. property into the corporate limits of the City of Eustis.

Miscellaneous/State Agencies

Request to acknowledge receipt of a Notice of Intent, from the State of Florida, Department of Transportation, Planning and Public Transportation, regarding a "Proposed Private Seaplane Base", to be known as Lake Eustis Seaplane Base, upon application by Mr. Richard L. Hensch, Florida Seaplanes, Inc., Altamonte Springs, Florida.

COUNTY MANAGER'S CONSENT AGENDA

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

Accounts Allowed/Budgets/Budget Transfers/Resolutions

Sheriff's Department/State Agencies

Request from the Budget Office for approval of the following budget transactions and resolutions:

Budget Transfers, as follows:

Fund: Landfill Enterprise

Department: Department of Public Services

Division: Solid Waste Management

From: Contingency $50,000

To: Operating Expenses $50,000

Transfer No.: 93-0052

Fund: Landfill Enterprise

Department: Department of Public Services

Division: Solid Waste Management

From: Contingency $50,000

To: Operating Expenses $50,000

Transfer No.: 93-0057

Fund: General Fund

Department: Department of Community Services

Division: Health & Human Services

From: Contingency $100,000

To: Operating Expenses $100,000

Transfer No.: 93-0055

Fund: Landfill Enterprise

Department: Department of Public Services

Division: Solid Waste Management

From: Special Reserve $140,000

To: Operating Expenses $140,000

Transfer No.: 93-0060

Fund: General Fund

Department: Property Appraiser

From: Contingency $ 1,500

To: Operating Expenses $ 1,500

Transfer No.: 93-0059

Resolutions:

Resolution requesting that the General Fund for FY 1992-93 be amended, in the amount of $84,925, in order to receive grant funding for 1993 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for welfare assistance.

Resolution requesting that the Law Enforcement Trust Fund for FY 1992-93 be amended, in the amount of $268,887, in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 932.704 (3) (a), that provides that forfeitures resulting from the seizure of contraband articles allows that the appropriate law enforcement agencies may request these monies for specific purposes as outlined in the Florida Statutes. This money can only be used for law enforcement purposes.

Request for Funding:

Request from the Sheriff, for funding, in the amount of $25,764.65, for payment of purchases of equipment and operating supplies. These funds have been expended in accordance with the provisions of Florida Statutes, Section 932.704.

County Manager/Education

Request from the County Manager to establish the date of April 20, 1993, as Student Government Day in Lake County.

Accounts Allowed/Community Services/Public Health

Request from Community Services for authorization to pay the Medicaid Hospital bill, in the amount of $58,353.33, and the Medicaid Nursing Home bill, in the amount of $33,401.72, for the month of November.

Accounts Allowed/Community Services/Grants/Resolutions

Request from Community Services for approval of a resolution relating to the application for Community Services Block Grant Program funds, for local activities, to assist low income individuals, and authorization to submit three (3) applications for said funds, in the amount of $4,665. Said grant will be for a six month period of time, from April 1, 1993 through September 30, 1993.

Planning & Development Services/Pollution Control

Request from Planning and Development Services for the Board to schedule a workshop for February 16, 1993, for the purpose of having the consulting firm of Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan and

County staff update the Board on the status of the County's Water and Wastewater Master Plan.

Accounts Allowed/Planning & Development Services

Laws & Legislation

Request from Planning and Development Services for authorization to pay Invoice No. 11609, from Carlton, Fields, Ward, Emmanuel, Smith & Cutler, in the amount of $33,783.46, for legal services rendered in representing the County during negotiations with the Department of Community Affairs, concerning the Lake County Comprehensive Plan.

Contracts, Leases & Agreements/Planning & Development Services

Subdivisions

Request from Planning and Development Services to accept and execute an agreement between Lake County and The Greater Construction Corporation, relating to the issuance of building permits while platting is in progress, in order to allow no more than 20 permits to be obtained prior to the Greater Pines, Phase I plat being recorded. (76 lots in District 2)

Contracts, Leases & Agreements/Planning & Development Services

Subdivisions

Request from Planning and Development Services to accept and execute an agreement between Lake County and The Greater Construction Corporation, relating to the issuance of building permits while platting is in progress, in order to allow no more than 10 permits to be obtained prior to the Greater Hills, Phase 4 plat being recorded. (58 lots in District 2)

Contracts, Leases & Agreements/Planning & Development Services

Zoning

Request from Planning and Development Services to accept and execute an agreement between Lake County and Louise R. and Stanley Williams, providing for restrictions on land use density.

Accounts Allowed/Planning & Development Services/Subdivisions

Request from Planning and Development Services for final plat approval of Highland Lakes, Phase II-A, and acceptance of an Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit, in the amount of $150,189.95, for performance of improvements. (128 lots in District 2)

Accounts Allowed/Bonds/Planning & Development Services

Resolutions/Roads-County & State/Subdivisions

Request from Planning and Development Services for final plat approval of Spring Lake Pines; acceptance of a maintenance bond, in the amount of $16,660; and acceptance of the following roads into the County maintenance system: Piney Ridge Boulevard "Part" (1-6404), Hickory Ridge Drive (1-6404A), and Mill View Road

(1-6404B). (40 lots in District 1)

Accounts Allowed/Bonds/Planning & Development Services

Resolutions/Roads-County & State/Subdivisions

Request from Planning and Development Services for final plat approval of Urico Subdivision; acceptance of a maintenance bond, in the amount of $6,850; and acceptance of the following road into the County maintenance system: Urico Golf Road (5-6804). (15 lots in District 5)

Accounts Allowed/Contracts, Leases & Agreements

Planning & Development Services/Roads-County & State

Resolutions/Subdivisions

Request from Planning and Development Services for final plat approval of Lake Griffin Terrace; acceptance and execution of an Escrow Agreement, in the amount of $6,279.60; and acceptance of the following roads into the County maintenance system: Griffin Terrace Drive (5-7711) and Stockwell Court (5-7711A). (18 lots in District 5)

Accounts Allowed/Bonds/Planning & Development Services

Resolutions/Roads-County & State

Request from Planning and Development Services for approval to release a Performance and Payment Bond, in the amount of $376,663.68, for improvements, in Greater Groves, Phase II; acceptance of a maintenance bond, in the amount of $37,666.37; and acceptance of the following roads into the County maintenance system: Robel Trail (2-0156), Kiwi Trail (2-0157), Dancy Trail

(2-1057A), Clementine Trail (2-0157B), and an extension of Greater Groves Boulevard (2-0159). (93 lots in District 2)

Bonds - Mobile Home/Planning & Development Services

Request from Planning and Development Services for approval of a new mobile home bond for David Priebe, Clermont area, District 2.

Bonds - Mobile Home/Planning & Development Services

Request from Planning and Development Services for approval to renew a mobile home bond for H. Wilson, Groveland area, District 2 and Preston Saltalamacchia, Astor area, District 4.

Landfills/Municipalities/Public Services

Request from Public Services for approval to waive the solid waste transfer fees for the Astor-Astor Park Cemetery Association.

Assessments/Landfills/Public Services

Request from Public Services for approval to use the Annual Assessment Vacancy Waiver Form used for Solid Waste Assessment.

Accounts Allowed/Contracts, Leases & Agreements/Landfills

Public Services

Request from Public Services for approval of an agreement between Lake County and Environmental Sciences Corporation for hauling of ash monofill leachate to wastewater treatment plants in Leesburg, Eustis, and Mt. Dora, during a 90 day emergency period, and approval to encumber and expend funds in the amount of $45,000.

Municipalities/Public Services/Roads-County & State

Subdivisions

Request from Public Services for approval to advertise Road Vacation Petition No. 708, by Helen T. Honeycutt and Joyce Campoamor, to vacate roads and lots in Lake Idlewild Subdivision, Fruitland Park area, District 1.

Deeds/Public Services/Roads-County & State

Request from Public Services for approval to accept the following Statutory Warranty Deeds:

Minor Lot Split

Terry E. McCormic and Joyce E. McCormic

Griffin View Drive (5-7212)

Robert I. Adams and Lila J. Adams

Griffin View Drive (5-7212)

Delmar M. Berg and Shirley Berg

Case No. 92-156

Ag Road (2-1311)

Claude E. Smoak, Jr.

Case No. 92-151

W. Libby Road (2-2130) and S. O'Brien Road (2-2227)

Highlands Growth Properties, Inc.

Case Nos. 92-149 and 92-150

S. O'Brien Road (2-2227)

SITE PLAN

Joseph Sahab and Judith Sahab, his wife, as to an undivided one-third interest; Joseph M. Unanue, Jr. and Laurencia C. Unanue, his wife, as to an undivided one-third interest; Fouad M. Shami and Judy Ann Shami, his wife, as to an undivided

one-third interest - First Street (5-7803)

Deeds/Public Services/Roads-County & State/Subdivisions

Request from Public Services for approval of the following recommendation on the release of Murphy Act State Road Reservations:

Deed No. 2785 - Lynn Wagner - East Umatilla Subdivision - Reserve 33 feet from centerline of E. Fifth Street (5-7878); 33 feet from centerline of Central Avenue, and 33 feet from centerline of E. Sixth Street.

Accounts Allowed/Purchasing

Request from Purchasing for approval of specifications, quotes, encumbering funds previously authorized, payments to be made, and other services that do not require bids or quotes, as follows:

(A) Authorization to Seek Bids and Approve Specifications

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION OF ITEM AMOUNT

(E) Approve Other Payments and Encumber Funds

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION OF ITEM AMOUNT

CITIZEN QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

Mr. Tom Neumayer, the County's former Director of Corrections, appeared before the Board and questioned the County Manager, Mr. Wahl, as to whether a decision or recommendation had been made concerning the County utilizing a contractor medical provider for the Corrections facility, to which Mr. Wahl responded that, to date, no decision has been made regarding same.

Ms. Linda Rozar, representing the American Family Association and Concerned Citizens of Florida, appeared before the Board and commented on the resolution that was presented to Ms. Jerri Blair, Attorney, this date, recognizing her efforts on behalf of children's rights, stating that it is the opinion of the groups that she represents that some of those efforts have been damaging to families and they are opposed to them.

COUNTY MANAGER'S DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/LANDFILLS

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/POLLUTION CONTROL

Mr. Pete Wahl, County Manager, explained this request.

On a motion by Commr. Gerber, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request from Planning and Development Services for authorization to award and execute a contract with Hartman & Associates, for construction of groundwater monitoring wells and related technical and professional services,

for the Groundwater Monitoring Program within Lake County, and to encumber funds from the Solid Waste Management Division budget, in the amount of $140,000, for FY 1992-93.

LANDFILLS/PUBLIC SERVICES/RESOLUTIONS

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Cadwell and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request from Public Services for approval of a resolution authorizing reimbursement of the solid waste improvements costs that will be made within the next one to two years.

ASSESSMENTS/LANDFILLS/PUBLIC SERVICES

Mr. Pete Wahl, County Manager, explained this request.

On a motion by Commr. Gerber, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request from Public Services to establish an Appeals Board for Non-Ad Valorem Assessments for Solid Waste and set a date to hear petitions.

OTHER BUSINESS

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/COUNTY MANAGER/REPORTS/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

Ms. Eleanor Anderson, Director, Office of Budget, explained this request.

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request from the County Manager to acknowledge receipt of the revised FY 91-92 Year-End Report from the Sheriff's Office and approved a request to issue a refund, in the amount of 5,955.77.

REPORTS

COUNTY ATTORNEY/LAWS & LEGISLATION/ORDINANCES/ZONING

Ms. Annette Star Lustgarten, County Attorney, explained this request.

On a motion by Commr. Bailey, seconded by Commr. Gerber and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request from the County Attorney for authorization to draft and advertise an ordinance repealing Conditional Use Permit Ordinance No. 91/11/1-2, issued to Lawson and Pamela Wolfe, for a ready mix concrete batch plant located in the Green Swamp Area of Critical State Concern.

COUNTY ATTORNEY/LAWS & LEGISLATION/ORDINANCES

Ms. Annette Star Lustgarten, County Attorney, explained this request.

On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request from the County Attorney for authorization to draft and advertise an ordinance repealing the Lake County Code provisions regulating convenience stores, in order to conform to Chapter 92-103, the Convenience Business Security Act, which was enacted by the Florida Legislature during the last legislative session and became effective December 31, 1992.

APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/COMMITTEES/LIBRARIES

Commr. Gerber explained this request.

On a motion by Commr. Gerber, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board appointed Mr. Carlton E. Kilpatrick, Jr. to the District 1 vacancy on the Lake County Library Board, as requested by Commr. Gerber.

ADDENDUM NO. 1

REPORTS

APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/COMMITTEES/COMMUNITY SERVICES

Commr. Hanson explained this request.

On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Gerber and carried unanimously, the Board appointed the following individuals to the Citizens' Commission for Children, as requested by Commr. Hanson:

Mr. Tom Sanders, Lake County Superintendent of Schools

Ms. Sandra Green, Lake County School Board

Mr. Mark Williams, HRS Administrator Representative

Judge Jerry Lockett, Lake County Juvenile Judge

APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/COMMITTEES/COMMUNITY SERVICES

Commr. Hanson explained this request.

On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Gerber and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request from Commr. Hanson for approval to release an RFP (Request for Proposal) for a Coordinator to work with the Citizens' Commission for Children.

PUBLIC HEALTH/RESOLUTIONS

Commr. Swartz explained this request.

On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Cadwell and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request from Commr. Swartz for approval of a resolution for Ms. Harriette Mann, in appreciation of her years of service at the Leesburg Food Bank.

COUNTY MANAGER'S DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS (CONT'D.)

APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/COMMITTEES/OUTDOOR RECREATION

Ms. Annette Star Lustgarten, County Attorney, noted some corrections which needed to be made to the resolution appointing members to the Tourist Development Council.

On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request from Commr. Hanson for approval of a resolution appointing the following individuals to the Tourist Development Council, replacing individuals whose terms expired on December 1, 1992 and replacing governmental representatives who are no longer with the Cities in question:

Governmental Representatives

Commr. Catherine Hanson, Board of County Commission Member, for a one year term, to expire December 1, 1993.

Ms. Sanna Henderson, City Commissioner of Leesburg, replacing Mr. Joe Knowles. Ms. Henderson will complete unexpired term of Mr. Knowles and serve until December 1, 1994.

Ms. Paulette Alexander, Mayor of the City of Mt. Dora, replacing Mr. Buddy Buie. Ms. Alexander will complete unexpired term of Mr. Buie and serve until December 1, 1994.

Owner/Operators who Collect Tax

Reappointment of Mr. Robert Beucher to a four year term, to expire December 1, 1996.

Reappointment of Mr. William Wing to a four year term, to expire December 1, 1996.

Persons Involved in the Tourist Industry

Reappointment of Mr. Robert Zahradnik to a four year term, to expire December 1, 1996.

Appointment of Mr. John (Jack) Sargent, replacing Mr. Vic Donahey. Mr. Sargent will serve until December 1, 1996.

Appointment of Mr. Stephen C. Ward, replacing Mr. Lawson Wolfe. Mr. Ward will serve until December 1, 1996.

Commr. Hanson thanked Commr. Bailey and Mr. Dave Warren, Tourist Development Council Director, for their work on the Council, noting that the Council has come a long way in the last two years.

RESOLUTIONS/STATE AGENCIES/UTILITIES

Commr. Hanson explained this request.

On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Gerber and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request from Commr. Hanson for approval of a resolution petitioning the Public Services Commission for an extended service area, to include the 407 area code and exchanges within the Sanford area, for residents in the East Lake County area.

EDUCATION/GRANTS/RESOLUTIONS

Commr. Hanson explained this request.

On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request from Commr. Hanson for approval of a resolution in support of funding, by way of a grant, from the Florida Department of Education, for Childhood Development Services, Inc., for the purpose of continuing the training of professionals and paraprofessionals engaged in the provision of services to children with disabilities and their families.

APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/COMMITTEES/OUTDOOR RECREATION

Commr. Cadwell explained this request.

On a motion by Commr. Cadwell, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board appointed Mr. Greg Nelson to the District 5 seat on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, as requested by Commr. Cadwell, replacing Mr. Fred Colvard, who resigned. Mr. Nelson will complete unexpired term of Mr. Colvard and serve until May 20, 1995.

OUTDOOR RECREATION

Commr. Swartz informed those present, for informational purposes, of the grand opening of the VanFleet State Trail in the Green Swamp.

COMMITTEES/LANDFILLS/RESOLUTIONS

Commr. Swartz explained this request.

On a motion by Commr. Gerber, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request from Commr. Swartz for approval of a resolution extending the term of the Solid Waste Study Committee for one year, from February 28, 1993 (date of sunset) to February 28, 1994.

EDUCATION/PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL

Commr. Swartz explained this request.

On a motion by Commr. Hanson, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request from Commr. Swartz for ratification of a letter to Ms. Robbie Hollenbeck, Director of the Lake County Private Industry Council, indicating the Board's support of funding for the Youth Volunteer Training and Education Program being offered through the Leesburg Area Chamber of Commerce.

REPORTS (CONT'D.)

CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

COUNTY ATTORNEY/STATE AGENCIES

Ms. Annette Star Lustgarten, County Attorney, brought the Board up-to-date on the status of negotiations with the Department of Community Affairs, in relation to the Stipulated Settlement Agreement, as it pertains to the County's Comprehensive Plan, stating that the Board members would be receiving a packet of the draft settlement agreement and all the exhibits involved, including Exhibit B. She stated that she would be negotiating this week with Mr. Ken Goldberg, Attorney for the Department of Community Affairs, and hoped to have the final document available for the Board by Friday, January 22, 1993, with written confirmation from DCA that they agree to the language and will sign the agreement.

LANDFILLS/MUNICIPALITIES/PUBLIC SERVICES (CONT'D.)

Mr. John Hutchinson, representing the Astor-Astor Park Cemetery Association, questioned (from the audience) what type of verification would be needed concerning approval of the waiver for

the solid waste transfer fees for the Astor-Astor Park Cemetery, which had been approved earlier in the meeting, at which time it was suggested that he meet with Mr. Jim Stivender, Jr., Director of Public Services, to discuss the particulars of the matter.

RECESS & REASSEMBLY

At 9:40 a.m., the Chairman announced that the Board would recess and would reconvene at 2:00 p.m. for a Fire Study Committee Workshop.

WORKSHOP - FIRE/RESCUE SERVICES STUDY COMMITTEE

Commr. Swartz gave a brief opening statement and introduced members of the Fire/Rescue Services Study Committee present in the audience.

Mr. T. J. Townsend, Chairman of the Fire/Rescue Services Study Committee, appeared before the Board and thanked the members of the committee for their efforts, noting that he felt they had done a great job. He also stated that the Committee had met with Chief Haun and was very pleased with the response they received from him.

Chief Craig Haun, Fire and Emergency Services Senior Director, appeared before the Board and reviewed a handout which he had prepared and distributed to the Board, indicating a plan that he had developed, pursuant to a report which had been submitted by the Fire/Rescue Services Study Committee on July 23, 1992. It was noted that this plan followed the format which the Committee had prepared, for ease of comparison and coordination. He concluded his presentation by stating that he hoped to have the plan in place by March, 1993.

Discussion occurred regarding the plan, at which time Mr. Haun answered questions from the Board regarding same.

Commr. Hanson expressed appreciation to the Fire/Rescue Services Study Committee and to Chief Haun for what they have accomplished, thus far, noting that she felt the process has worked very well and that she is very optimistic and enthusiastic about it.

A brief discussion occurred regarding the creation of a Fire/Rescue Services Advisory Committee, at which time Mr. Wahl, County Manager, stated that he felt it was critical in trying to establish a link with either communities or community organizations. He stated that, if the Board agreed with Mr. Haun's recommendations, he felt the County needed to move very quickly toward the creation of the advisory committee.

Commr. Swartz concurred and stated that he felt the Board needed to direct staff to prepare a resolution or ordinance creating such a committee and give them some kind of direction. He suggested having representatives from each commissioner's district, as well as representatives from the cities of Lady Lake, Groveland, Astatula, and Minneola on the advisory committee, or, at least representatives from each of the districts and two of the cities noted above.

Chief Haun suggested having input from the City of Montverde, as well.

The Board directed the County Attorney, Ms. Lustgarten, to draft an ordinance creating the advisory committee and bring it back to the Board, for approval, as soon as possible, as well as directed staff to advertise, so that by the time the ordinance is adopted, the Board will be ready to make appointments to the committee.

No action was taken at this time.

WORKSHOP - RENOVATION OF HISTORIC COURTHOUSE, OLD JAIL, AND ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

Mr. Mike Anderson, Director of Facilities & Capital Improvements, appeared before the Board stating that the purpose of the workshop was to discuss the various scenarios for renovation of the Historic Courthouse, the Old Jail, and the Administration Building. He stated that the first two sections of the space study that was done by Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum, and approved by the Board, have been applied to staff's projections for renovation of the buildings in question.

Mr. Terry Short, Vice-President, Odell & Associates, appeared before the Board and reviewed the Master Plan Study for renovation of the facilities noted above. He stated that there has been a significant reduction (from 194,421 square feet to 129,807 square feet) in the projected space needs from September, 1991 to the present time, noting the reasons for it. He stated that they are anticipating renovating the Historic Courthouse, the Old Jail, and the Administration Building and that all "targeted" departments and offices can be located in those three buildings. He suggested demolishing the existing Property Appraiser's Office, the Tax Collector's Office, a small storage building behind the two offices, the Museum, and the Sheriff's Annex. He stated that his recommendation would be to create green space in front of the Historic Courthouse, and where the existing Museum and Sheriff's Annex is, and to create a visual and pedestrian link between the three buildings.

Mr. Short stated he was informed by Commr. Swartz that the Sheriff had accepted the recommendation that his offices be housed in the Old Jail and was comfortable with it. He stated that, with that as one of the fundamental decisions that seems to be supported by everybody, the real master plan issues revolve around the Administration Building and the Historic Courthouse and what the best uses of those two facilities will be. He stated that his firm developed three (3) schemes - A, B, and B1, noting that other schemes were looked at and discouraged. He then reviewed the various schemes with the Board, indicating what offices will be located in what building and on what floors.

Mr. Short discussed the various schedules and budgets for each scheme of the renovation project, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each scheme, noting that Scheme A could be completed in two years, at a cost of $7.7 million and Scheme B in 2 1/2 years, at a cost of $7.9 million. He noted that Scheme B1 would take a little longer than 2 1/2 years and would cost approximately $8.4 million, due to doing a true historical

restoration of the inside of the Historic Courthouse. He then discussed grant monies ($250,000 each year) that are available to the County this year and next year, for the purpose of historically renovating the inside of the Historic Courthouse.

Commr. Swartz stated that the Board needed to make a decision, this date, regarding the demolition of the Property Appraiser's Office, the Tax Collector's Office, the storage building, the Museum, and the Sheriff's Annex and the renovation of the Old Jail, however, would need more time to decide which scheme to go with, regarding the Historic Courthouse and the Administration Building.

Mr. Short noted that the Board would need to make a decision regarding the scheme within the next four weeks.

The issue of whether to renovate the Old Jail, or demolish it, was brought up for discussion, at which time Mr. Anderson, Director of Facilities & Capital Improvements, stated that about four years ago this issue was discussed and it was found that the cost would be approximately the same for either. However, since that time, mechanical work has been done on the Old Jail and a new roof has been put on the building, at a cost of approximately $100,000; therefore, it is felt that the building should now be salvaged.

A brief discussion occurred regarding the matter.

On a motion by Commr. Cadwell, seconded by Commr. Hanson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized staff and the architectural firm of Odell & Associates to proceed with the plans for demolition of the Property Appraiser's Office, the Tax Collector's Office, the storage building behind the two offices, the Museum, and the Sheriff's Annex, and to proceed with the renovation project of the Old Jail.

Commr. Gerber brought up the fact that the Board would probably be going through a charter review in the near future and questioned the fact that if the County ended up with seven commissioners, rather than five, whether it would be a substantive change for the architects, to which Mr. Short responded that, if

there is a possibility that this will happen, Scheme A would be the more flexible scheme to deal with the expansion.

RECESS & REASSEMBLY

At 3:40 p.m., the Chairman announced that the Board would take a five minute recess.

WORKSHOP - RENOVATION OF HISTORIC COURTHOUSE, OLD JAIL, AND

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING (CONT'D.)

Further discussion occurred regarding the renovations, at which time Commr. Swartz noted that Ms. Emogene Stegall, Supervisor of Elections, informed him that as long as she is able to stay on the ground floor, with additional space, she would be happy. He also noted that Mr. T. Keith Hall, Tax Collector, was not present at this meeting, to give his input.

Mr. Ed Havill, Property Appraiser, appeared before the Board stating that the main concerns he and Mr. T. Keith Hall, Tax Collector, have is that their two offices work in conjunction with each other, therefore, feel they should be located close to each other - not on two different floors, as Scheme A indicates. He had several petitions in hand, which he displayed to the Board, that the public had signed indicating they wanted the two offices to be located close to each other. He then indicated which scheme he preferred.

At this time, each commissioner and the Clerk indicated their choices and the reasons for them.

Commr. Swartz stated that the Board seemed to be leaning toward Schemes A or B1, however, noted that they would review the various schemes and make a decision regarding same within the requested time frame (one month).

There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m.

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G. RICHARD SWARTZ, JR., CHAIRMAN

ATTEST:

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JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK

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