BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
                      LEON COUNTY, FLORIDA
                         REGULAR MEETING
                         August 18, 1992


The Board of County Commissioners of Leon County, Florida, met in
regular session at 5:00 p.m. with Chairman Turnbull presiding. 
Those in attendance were Commissioners Joanos, Vause, Nelson, and
Davis. (Commissioner Price was not present and Commissioner Yordon
was not in attendance, although he participated through a two-way
speaker phone and announced his vote on each issue.)  Also in
attendance were County Attorney Herb Thiele, County Administrator
Parwez Alam, and Deputy Clerk Sandra C. O'Neal.
     The meeting opened with invocation given by Commissioner
Nelson followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

     Awards and Presentations

1.   Introduction of New County Employees for July and August 1992
     Personnel Director Brenda Trimble introduced the following new
     County employees recently hired in July and August:  Tom
     Darragh, Connie Barbee, Alma Hubbard, Winnie Tsang, Traci
     Goff, James Maupin, Michelle Seals.

     Consent Agenda

     Commissioner Nelson moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Vause
     and carried unanimously (Commissioner Yordon voted in favor
     telephonically), to approve the consent agenda as follows with
     the exception of items 7 and 10 (see respective items below):

1.   Bills and Vouchers Submitted by the Clerk
     The Board approved the following County bills and authorized
     the Chairman and the Clerk to issue the proper warrants:

               Vouchers                   9820  -  10050
               Fund Group I              13034  -  13054
               Fund Group II              5164  -  5169
               Investment Fund            5260  -  5262

2.   Minutes
     The Board approved the Minutes of July 14 and 21, 1992 Regular
     meetings.

3.   2020 Transportation Plan Consultant Selection
     (In March of 1992, DOT issued a notice to proceed with the
     Year 2020 Transportation Plan development.  Under the
     agreement with DOT and the Tallahassee-Leon County
     Metropolitan Planning Organization, DOT will provide $165,000
     in funding for consultant services to develop this plan and no
     local match is required.  A consultant selection committee
     received proposals and were ranked in the following order:

               1.  Post Buckley, Schuh and Jernigan, Inc.
     2.  Transportation Consulting Group
     3.  Barton-Aschman and Associates, Inc.
     4.  Barr, Dunlop and Associates, Inc.

     The Board approved the consultant ranking and authorized the
     Planning Department to negotiate a contract not to exceed
     $165,000 beginning with the first ranked firm.

5.   Bid Award for Landfill Excavation
     The Board awarded the contract, by the attached Resolution
     (R92-39) for excavation of the next solid waste disposal unit
     (Cell II-C) to Steinhatchee Construction & Development Co.,
     Inc. for a cost of $180,500 as recommended by the project
     engineer, Post, Buckley, Schuh and Jernigan, Inc.

6.   First Addendum Agreements with Leon County School Board and
     the District Board of Trustees of Tallahassee Community
     College and Budget Amendment to Fund Addendum
     The Department of Job Training is seeking approval of contract
     addendum and budget amendments to provide additional funding
     for vocational skills training through the Leon County School
     Board at Lively Vocational Training Center and Tallahassee
     Community College.
     The Board approved the contract and the attached budget
     amendment request:

7.   Parramore's Lake Estates, Drainage and Conservation Easement
     (On December 7, 1988 the preliminary plat of Parramores's
     Estate was approved by the Planning Commission.  On July 10,
     1990 the Leon County Department of Environmental Management
     approved a permit on the referenced property which required a
     conservation easement consisting of a 75' vegetated runoff
     buffer.  The conservation easement and drainage easement is an
     adequate buffer between the development and Lake Talquin.  The
     acceptance and recording of this easement fulfills the
     requirement of permit #90-0395.
     Mr. Mike Willett, Public Works Director and Howard Pardue,
     Department of Growth and Environmental Management Director
     were present and responded to the Board's inquiries.

     Commissioner Nelson moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Vause
     and carried unanimously (Commissioner Yordon voted in favor
     telephonically), to approve and accept for recording the 75
     foot vegetated buffer around Lake Talquin in Parramore's Lake
     Estates.  (See attached easement:)

8.   S.A.F.E. Third Quarter Status Report
     The Board accepted the attached third quarter S.A.F.E. Report:

9.   Revisions to the County's Park Housing Lease Agreement
     The Board approved revisions to the Park Ordinance (90-9)
     which included a Park House Lease Agreement for the Old
     Bainbridge Road Park attendant's quarters.  For security
     reasons, the attendant was allowed to move in the house prior
     to the lease agreement's approval.  The lease was drafted
     without allowing any pets and the attendant owns two dogs and
     requested that the "no pet" provision of the lease be
     modified.

     The Board approved the attached revised Park Housing Lease
     Agreement (which would contain language that would allow pets
     on County property only upon written approval of the Division
     Director:

10.  Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
     The County's CDBG Program was monitored by the Department of
     Community Affairs for the first time on July 28, 1992.  One of
     the concerns identified by the program monitors was that there
     was no funds allocated for the temporary relocation of
     residents while their homes are being rehabilitated.  Many of
     the homes to be rehabilitated require extensive repair and
     some residents must be relocated for safety reasons.  Staff
     recommends that a budget amendment be approved which would
     take $10,000 from the County's CDBG administration account and
     creates a Temporary Relocation line item.

     The County Administrator advised that Commissioner Price (who
     was not present) had requested that a status report on the
     program for the first meeting in September.

     Commissioner Nelson moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Davis
     and carried unanimously (Commissioner Yordon voted in favor
     telephonically) to approve the attached budget amendment
     request as described and that the status report be provided by
     the first meeting in September:  Commissioner Vause requested
     that the status report include some method of restoring the
     points the County lost because of the late CDBG Program
     Quarterly Status Report and how to overcome the penalty on
     future grant applications. The Chairman requested that the
     contractor attend the first meeting in September to answer any
     questions  the Board might raise.  The Board concurred.

11.  Budget Amendment Request - Comprehensive Plan Requirements
     Board authorization is required to execute budget transfers
     from the Reserve for Comprehensive Plan Requirements account
     to cost centers which will implement or address projects to
     comply with the policies, goals and objectives adopted by the
     Board in the Comprehensive Plan on July 16, 1990 and amended
     on December 10, 1991.  This is a mid-year funding request from
     the FY 1991/92 budget which tentatively approved by the Board
     during the July 22, 1992 budget workshop.

     The Board confirmed approval of all three mid-year funding
     requests, the Creation of a Consolidated Development Review
     Database, the Procedures/Educational Materials Publication
     Project, and the Records Microfilming project and authorize
     staff to execute a transfer of funds from the Reserve for
     Comprehensive Plan Requirements Account to the appropriate
     cost centers (see attached budget amendment request and
     agenda):

     General Business

12.  AMTRAK Interlocal Agreement between the City of Tallahassee
     and Leon County
     The Board is being requested to approve an interlocal
     agreement between the City of Tallahassee and Leon County for
     the joint ownership of and management of the Old Freight Depot
     (Culpepper Site) for utilization as an AMTRAK Depot.
     (On May 18th, the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
     approved the purchase of the Culpepper Construction Building
     and site for use as an AMTRAK Depot.  DOT will make available
     $800,000 to be matched with $200,000 in local funds for
     development of the depot.  Since DOT will only enter into an
     agreement with one local government entity for the project, an
     Interlocal Agreement must be executed between the City and the
     County prior to execution of the Memorandum of Agreement with
     DOT.

     Commissioner Nelson moved, duly seconded by Commissioner
     Joanos and carried unanimously (Commissioner Yordon voted in
     favor telephonically), to approve the attached Memorandum of
     Agreement between the City of Tallahassee and Leon County and
     authorize the Chairman of the Board of Leon County
     Commissioners to execute the Agreement if it is approved by
     the City of Tallahassee in the same format.
     The County Administrator advised that if the City Commission
     does not approve the agreement, the County would continue the
     project and bring back to the Board on September 8th.

13.  Non Conforming Mobile Home Replacement Policy
     Staff is requesting clarification of the Board's revised
     policy adopted on July 28, 1992, regarding the replacement of
     non conforming mobile homes.
     (On July 28th, the Board voted to change their previously
     adopted policy in order to allow Ms. Inez Randolph to receive
     a mobile home permit to replace a non conforming mobile home
     on a parcel located in the Lake Protection zoning district. 
     The new policy regarding the replacement of a non conforming
     mobile home is based on the existence of infrastructure
     already on site to support the replacement.  The change in
     policy raises issues related to what is meant by existing
     infrastructure and how the new policy should be implemented in
     light of the abandonment provisions of the County's new Zoning
     Code and past Board direction.)

     Mr. Howard Pardue and Mr. David McDevitt, Department of Growth
     and Environmental Management, were present and requested
     clarification of the Board's policy.

     Commissioner Vause moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Nelson
     and carried unanimously (Commissioner Yordon voted in favor
     telephonically), to approve Options 1 and Option 3 as follows:
     Option 1:  Affirm staff's understanding of the term
     "infrastructure" with regard to replacement of non conforming
     mobile homes under both the County's old and new zoning codes
     to mean that the replacement will be serviced by an existing
     electric power pole as determined by past utility bills as
     provided by the applicant, a functioning septic system as
     determined by the County Environmental Health Unit, potable
     water, and has documented legal access to the property, and;
     Option 3:  Direct the Planning Department to amend the Zoning
     Code to allow the continued replacement of non conforming
     mobile homes as long as infrastructure exists pursuant to
     Board policy as restated in Option 1.  (Under this option, for
     non conforming mobile home replacement the two year
     abandonment provisions of the Code would be eliminated.)

14.  Acceptance and Discussion of 2/3 - 2/3 Petition for Yorktown
     Pond Dam and Authorization for Public Hearing
     Yorktown Pond is located west of Meridian Road near its
     intersection with Lakeshore Drive and is part of the Lake
     Jackson watershed.  The pond is impounded by a dam that is
     badly in need of repair.  The Northwest Florida Water
     Management District (NWFWM) took enforcement action in 1989 to
     insure the dam would be repaired before a failure occurs.  The
     dam is owned by property owners whose property adjoins the
     dam.  They have indicated willingness to undertake the needed
     repairs without side financial assistance and a consent
     agreement was reached between NWFWMD and the property owners.




               In order to provide additional stormwater treatment to this
     basin, it has been recommended that the pond be improved and
     maintained as a Stormwater Treatment Facility.  Staff has been
     working with the property owners to develop a cooperative
     solution to address the County's stormwater quality and peak
     quantity concerns for the Lake Jackson Basin as well as
     fulfill the property owners Consent Order obligations.  The
     proposed solution is to utilize the 2/3 - 2/3 Ordinance to
     fund the property owner's portion.

     The Yorktown property owners have presented a petition that
     has been verified and meets the 2/3 Ordinance (No. 82-45)
     requirements.

     County Administrator Parwez Alam explained that the total cost
     of the project is $396,000.  The property owner will pay
     $104,000 of the cost and the NWFWMD will pay $100,500 and the
     balance of $192,000 will come from the stormwater funds.  He
     stated that staff does not feel the project will go any
     higher, but if it does, the money would have to come from the
     County stormwater funds.

     The following citizens appeared and requested the Board move
     forward with the project:

     Michael Ramage, 3214 Yorktown Drive
     Aide Whitaker, 3210 Yorktown Drive
     Both citizens thanked the Board, in particular Commissioner
     Joanos for his participation.

     Commissioner Joanos moved, duly seconded by Commissioner
     Nelson and carried unanimously (Commissioner Yordon voted in
     favor telephonically), to accept the petition and authorize
     staff to advertise a public hearing for September 22, 1992.

     Commissioner Joanos moved, duly seconded by Commissioner
     Nelson and carried unanimously, to move forward with amending
     the 2/3 - 2/3 Ordinance No. 82-45 as recommended by the County
     Attorney.  (County Attorney Thiele recommended that the
     ordinance be clarified to include drainage facilities.)  It
     was noted that the public hearing would be conducted on
     September 22, 1992.

15.  Elk Horn Landing Road and Park
     Direction to staff in regard to initiation of the abandonment
     process for Elk Horn Landing Road and Park

     Public Works Administrator Mike Willett explained that staff
     initiated the resurfacing of Elk Horn Landing Road which is
     adjacent to Mr. Larry Savage's property.  Mr. Savage requested
     the resurfacing be delayed and that the Board consider
     abandonment of the roadway and park landing.


               Mr. Willett explained that this has been a long standing issue
     (history of the issue was explained in the agenda request) and
     stated that the park is used by the public and it is
     maintained at a minimal cost.  He recommended that the road
     not be abandoned.  Mr. Larry Savage, 918 Coble Drive, appeared
     and stated that the park is not used very much and that the
     expenditure of tax dollars to pave the road was not worth the
     benefit.  He also explained that there is an erosion problem. 
     Mr. Savage stated that when the road is paved, traffic would
     increase on the road.

     Mr. Jim Hazlip, Public Works, was present and responded to the
     Board's inquiries.

     Chairman Turnbull expressed concern that the boat landing no
     longer exists, the park is so small, and that retired
     residents in the area do not feel safe because of traffic on
     the road.

     Commissioner Vause stated that he could not surrender the
     ownership of a public asset without some corresponding public
     benefit.  He stated that he would give Mr. Savage the same
     offer he made in 1983: find a parcel of property of equal
     value adjacent to any other County park in the County and
     acquire it; Commissioner Vause stated that he would vote to
     trade the property on Elk Horn Landing.  Commissioner Vause
     also suggested that Mr. Savage make an offer to buy the
     property from the County.

     Commissioner Nelson moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Vause
     and carried 4 - 2 (Commissioner Turnbull voted no and
     Commissioner Yordon voted no telephonically), to direct staff
     to continue maintenance of the roadway and park.

16.  Monthly Status Report:  Leon County Detention Facility
     Mr. Leonard Gray, Construction Manager, was present and gave
     the 17th status report on the progress and activities of the
     Leon County Detention Facility. 
     The Board accepted the attached report:

     Commissioner Davis requested that a status report be provided
     on the actual move and transition into the new facility.   A
     report would be provided in September.

17.  Sheriff's Administration Facility 
     Mr. Leonard Gray, Construction Manager, explained the options
     available for a construction contract to remodel the existing
     Leon County Jail into the Sheriff's Administration Facility.

     (On March 24, 1992, the Board approved the Schematic Plans for
     the Sheriff's Administration Facility presented by Johnson and
     Peterson Architects.  At that meeting, the Board requested
     that the firm present a contractual form that best guarantees
     the construction and operating costs that will not exceed the
     County budget ($2,683,000).)
 
     The agenda material explained that the remodeling work
     associated with the Sheriff's Administration Facility should
     be broken into three major categories:  Removal of Jail
     Security Equipment; Demolition of Old Jail; Remodeling of Old
     Jail.  It was explained that the two types of construction
     contracts best suited for the remodeling work is a general
     contract and construction Management.

     Commissioner Vause moved and was duly seconded by Commissioner
     Nelson to approve staff's recommendation which is to direct
     staff to proceed with the demolition package as a separate bid
     item and to advertise the remodeling work for the Sheriff's
     Administration Facility to qualified general contractors on a
     lump sum basis.

     The Board did express some concerns and wanted a list of
     protection that will be built in in this approach so that
     there will be controls and the Board will have a level of
     comfort.  The Board assumed that the project would not go over
     the budgeted amount of $2,683,000 and the County Administrator
     assured them that it would not.

     The motion carried unanimously.

18.  Appointments As Follows:
     (a)  Canopy Roads Citizens Committee - Commissioner Joanos
          appointed Terrell C. Madigan.

     (b)  Code Enforcement Board - Commissioner Davis appointed
          Thomas W. Mason, PHD.

     (c)  Capital Area Community Action Agency - Commissioner
          Nelson moved the reappointment of Tommy Ledbetter and
          Clarence Golightly, Jr.  There was no second although the
          Board concurred.

     (d)  Housing Finance Authority - Continued appointments until
          September 8, 1992.

     (e)  Human Service Grant Review Committee - Commissioner
          appointed Ina Rubio and Chairman Turnbull continued her
          appointment until September 8, 1992.
               Chairman Turnbull advised that Mr. Robert Clark (Commissioner
     Vause's appointee) had volunteered to chair the Solid Waste
     Facility Citizens Advisory Committee.  The Board concurred.

     Citizens to be Heard

     Mr. Kent Deeb, local developer, appeared and explained that he
     plans to build a multi-office building downtown which will be
     paired with a multi-story 1,000 space parking garage.  He
     plans to interconnect the parking garage to a public walkway
     on the west side of Monroe Street opening up access to the
     Galley Alley, downtown area, and tying into Monroe and
     Jefferson streets, and interconnecting on Calhoun Street with
     the City Parking Garage.  Mr. Deeb explained that he recently
     discovered that the majority of the project falls on County
     property, the road north of the Courthouse which is Jefferson
     Street.  The majority of the road bed is on County property
     and not within the designated 30 foot right of way.  Mr. Deeb
     advised that he plans to take this project to the Capital
     Center Planning Commission on August 25th but felt it
     necessary to advise the Board first since a portion of project
     falls on County property.  He asked the Board if they had any
     interest in the project since he proposes that it connect to
     the Courthouse in some fashion.

     The Board concurred with Mr. Deeb's proposal.  Commissioner
     Yordon stated for the record, telephonically, that "he thinks
     it could be an interesting project" and he "supports moving
     forward."  Commissioner Nelson advised Mr. Deeb that she heard
     "enthusiasm" from the Board for the project.  Chairman
     Turnbull stated that trees around the project should not be
     harmed.  Mr. Deeb advised that there would be minimal pruning.
 
     Discussion Items by Commissioners

Commissioner Vause:
a.   Reported that he met with the Humane Society representatives,
     and that architectural schematics of the Animal Shelter
     facility are being defined in an effort to fit the facility
     into the land donated by the County (located adjacent to Tom
     Brown Park).  He advised that a meeting is scheduled for next
     week with the appropriate City officials to discuss the method
     of conveyance, etc.  Commissioner Vause said the matter should
     be resolved in the next 30 days and would be brought back to
     the Board for discussion the middle of September.

b.   Commissioner Vause suggested that the workshops scheduled for
     October 15, 1992 on the Arterial and Collector Roads and
     October 22, 1992 on Programming Roads Based on Concurrency be
     postponed unto after the three new commissioners take office
     in November.  The Board concurred and the workshops will be
     rescheduled.


Commissioner Davis:
a.   Requested that the Board to reconsider the Board's policy on
     grading roads regarding Pine Lakes Subdivision.  She explained
     that the road is in the process of being paved under the
     2/3rds paving petition but the work will not begin until
     December or January and the road is in deplorable condition. 

     Commissioner Davis moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Nelson
     and carried unanimously, to make the road passable "using
     whatever rationale."  Public Works Administrator Mike Willett
     advised that staff will direct all efforts (including costs)
     to rebuilding the road which addressed Commissioner Vause's
     concern.

b.   Advised that in looking at her district, there are many
     abandoned mobile homes and areas with tall weeds and grass and
     are being used for "crack" houses.  She requested the Board
     consider amending the Junk Ordinance to require property
     owners to keep their property clean.  Assistant County
     Attorney Julie Lovelace advised that staff is currently
     considering this issue as well as other problems with the Junk
     Ordinance and will propose amendments.

c.   Commissioner Davis stated that the Human Service Grant Review
     Committee has completed its review of the Community Enrichment
     Program which she provided to the Board.  Commissioner Davis
     advised that she received calls regarding the misuse of funds
     for this project and the attached memorandum addresses this:

Chairman Turnbull
a.   Briefly discussed the upcoming "Spelling Bee" and it was
     decided that Commissioners Turnbull, Nelson and Yordon would
     participate.

b.   Referred to the attached letter from Representative Allen
     Boyd, Jr. dated August 12, 1992 requesting the County
     participate in DOT's project involving maintenance agreements
     and plantings of crepe myrtle trees and flower beds on Mahan
     Drive (involving Leon and Jefferson Counties).

     Public Works Administrator Mike Willett advised that the Board
     previously declined involvement in the project (on June 30,
     1992).  The Chairman requested that a letter be written to
     Representative Boyd explaining the Board's previous decision
     to decline participation in this project.

c.   The Chairman advised that a Chairman's Round Table Discussion
     is scheduled for September 16th, in the afternoon, on proposed
     legislative issues and will ask Constitutional Officers to
     share their key issues so a cooperative effort can be made. 
     County Agencies will also be advised.

d.   The Chairman advised that there have been some problems in the
     building community regarding the process, collection of
     payments and formation of contracts.  She explained that the
     County attorney has suggested conducting a basic course or
     seminar on construction contracts and small business
     enterprises in conjunction with the Florida Bar Association
     and various attorneys in the county.  This would be done free
     of charge and would be one more extension of the County's MBE
     Program.

     The Board concurred with the proposal and commended the County
     Attorney for bringing this idea forward.

     There being no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.


                             Approved:                         
                                       Marjorie Turnbull
                                       Chairman


ATTEST:
                                      
Clerk of the Circuit Court