BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
                      LEON COUNTY, FLORIDA
                         REGULAR MEETING
                         April 12, 1994


     The Board of County Commissioners of Leon County, Florida, met
in regular session at 5:00 p.m. with Chairperson Davis presiding. 
Those in attendance were Commissioners Maloy, Yordon, Turnbull,
Joanos, Green, and Host.  Also in attendance were County Attorney
Herb Thiele, County Administrator Parwez Alam, Deputy Clerk Bill
Bogan, Jr., and Secretary Sandra C. O'Neal.

     The meeting opened with Innovation given by Commissioner
Joanos followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

RECOGNITION OF MARCH OF DIMES "WALK AMERICA" TEAM LEADERS

a.   Chairman Davis recognized all the March of Dimes "Walk
     America" participants and reported that some $5,551 and almost
     200 employees and their family members participated in the
     "walk."   Ms. Catherine Sportelli and Mr. Duane Gloyd were
     also recognized for their efforts and explained the various 
     activities.  The Team Captains were recognized and received
     awards, and Leon County Operations Division received a plaque
     for First Place in participation.

b.   Dr. Bernard Sliger and Ms. Pat Smith appeared on behalf of
     "Great Florida Clean-up Day," and invited Commissioners to
     participate in activities beginning at Winn Dixie on South
     Monroe;  Putnam Drive is the area that will be clean up.  The
     Chairperson, on behalf of the Board presented them with the
     attached resolution:  "Keep Tallahassee-Leon County Beautiful
     Month and Keep America Beautiful Month:"  

     CONSENT AGENDA

     Commissioner Yordon moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Maloy 
     and carried unanimously, to approve the Consent Agenda as
     follows with the exception of items 6, 9, and 11 which were
     addressed as described:

1.   BILLS AND VOUCHERS

     The Board approved the following bills and authorized the
     Chairperson and the Clerk to issue the proper warrants:

          Vouchers ($795,472.95)              4941 -  5323
          Fund Group I                       14815  - 14847
          Fund Group II                       5877  -  5887
          Investment Fund                     5529  -  5532

2.   MINUTES OF MARCH 15, 1994 REGULAR MEETING

     The Board approved the Minutes of March 15, 1994, Regular
     meeting.

3.   BID AWARD:  MICROFILM READER PRINTER FOR THE LIBRARY

     The Board awarded the bid for the Minolta 605Z reader printer
     to Office Systems at a cost of $9,032.50.

4.   COLLECTION SERVICES AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE CONTRACT

     The Board awarded the bid for collection services (of
     judgments, etc.) to Certified Credit Systems, Inc., Sarasota,
     Florida and authorized the County Administrator to negotiate
     a contract to be approved by the Board.

5.   BUDGET AMENDMENT TRANSFERRING FUNDS TO CONTINUE OPS POSITIONS
     FOR REMAINDER OF FY 1993\94 FOR DEVELOPING OTHER GIS DATA SETS
     BENEFITTING THE GIS COMMUNITY

     The Board approved the attached budget amendment request for
     staff support to implement data development efforts (data
     sets) in certain departments for the GIS Program:

6.   REQUEST TO TRANSFER FUNDS TO COURT ADMINISTRATOR TO PAY COST
     OF COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEYS

     The Board is being requested to transfer funds from the County
     Attorney's Conflict Attorney account to the Court
     Administrator's Court Appointed Attorney account.

     Commissioner Host stated that he wanted to be certain that
     attorneys fees are not being paid for families who have the
     ability to pay, and that the Court System be made aware of
     exactly how much this costs.  County Attorney Thiele briefly
     explained the process for determination of indigent status.  
     Commissioner Host stated that he would moved to approve this
     item but wanted to note the large sums of money being paid
     expressly for the court system (coming out of the ad valorem
     taxes) to pay for court-appointed attorneys.  

     Commissioner Green requested that staff provide an explanation
     as to why the amount is significantly higher.  Commissioner
     Turnbull stated that this is the State's responsibility, an
     Article V issue, and that Florida Association of Counties has
     addressed this issue in Legislation.  She suggested that the
     status of the legislation needs to be tracked.
    
     Commissioner Host moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Yordon
     and carried unanimously, to approve the attached budget
     amendment request:

7.   ACQUISITION PROJECT GRANT AGREEMENT FOR COE LANDING PARK

     (On June 23, 1992, the Board authorized the $30,000
     expenditure of FBIP (Florida Boating Improvement Program)
     funds to purchase a 1.54-acre parcel of land located adjacent
     to Coe Landing.  This parcel has subsequently been acquired
     and incorporated into the existing County park.  Also, a
     general renovation of park camping facilities is presently
     underway which will result in 20 RV campsites and a live-in
     park attendant.)

     The Board approved the grant agreement for Coe Landing Park
     and authorized the Board Chairperson to sign (FBIP Retroactive
     Acquisition Project Grant Agreement).

8.   REQUEST TO RENEW THREE ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT

     The two-year contracts for engineering services expire April
     27, 1994 but have a renewal clause.  The Board approved the
     renewal of the contracts with the three companies for an
     additional two years:  Nobles, Varnum and Hodges, Inc.,
     Baskerville-Donovan, Inc., and Dames and Moore for a period of
     two years.

9.   REQUEST TO APPEAL FDOT'S ACCESS MANAGEMENT CLASSIFICATION OF
     THOMASVILLE ROAD 

     (Thomasville Road's access management classification #3
     designation, which is highly restrictive, has created concern
     on the part of Leon County.  County elected and administrative
     officials feel that this classification does not take into
     consideration the urban nature of the southern portion of this
     corridor (Woodbine Drive to approximately Bradfordville Road)
     and they want to determine what steps must be taken to have
     the classification changed or modified.)

     Commissioner Host referred to a discussion with Representative
     Peterson dealing with federal funding for State roads and he
     feels there is opportunity to get the federal delegation more
     focused on Thomasville Road as a road that leads to the
     Capital City from another state.  He recommended that
     Commissioner Turnbull and himself meet with State
     representatives and develop a "game plan" for approaching
     State senators for obtaining funding for construction of
     Thomasville Road (widening).  The Board agreed that the City
     be asked to participate.

     Commissioner Host moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Joanos
     and carried unanimously, to approve in concept, writing a
     letter to Secretary Waddell, but delay sending the letter
     until the Commissions (City/County) meet as the MPO meeting;
     and that Commissioners Host and Turnbull meet with State
     representatives to develop an action plan to bring back to the
     Board.   
10.            REQUEST FROM HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY TO SCHEDULE PUBLIC
     HEARING FOR ADOPTION OF THREE-YEAR HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN

     The Board set the public hearing date for the County's three-
year Housing Assistance Plan for April 26, 1994 at 6:00 p.m.

11.  LEON COUNTY'S 1994 SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM/JTPA FOR SUMMER
     PROGRAM DESIGN AND STAFFING

     Commissioner Green indicated that this was a complex issue and
     suggested the item be discussed at a workshop.  There was no
     support on the Board to conduct a workshop.

     Commissioner Green moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Maloy
     and carried unanimously, to approve Leon County's Summer
     Program design and staffing requirements.

12.  LIBRARY'S FIVE-YEAR PLAN AS REVISED DURING WORKSHOP

     The Board approved the attached Library 5-Year Plan as revised
     during the March 15, 1994 workshop:

     GENERAL BUSINESS

13.  DONATION OF $15,000 FROM FRIENDS OF THE LEON COUNTY PUBLIC
     LIBRARY FOR LITERACY VOLUNTEERS

     The Board was in receipt of $15,000 donation from Friends of
     the Leon County Public Library for the Literacy Volunteers of
     Leon County programs.  Mr. Warren Jones, President of the
     Friends of the Library, appeared and presented the County with
     the donation and a letter of appreciation for the Board's
     support of the library's literacy programs.

     The Board extended their appreciation and Commissioner Green
     moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Turnbull and carried
     unanimously, to approve receipt of the donation and adopt the
     attached budget amendment request:

14.  SITE SELECTION FOR THE NORTHWEST BRANCH LIBRARY 

     Chairperson Davis reported that this item has been pulled from
     the agenda.

15.  DE-DESIGNATION OF TOWER ROAD AS NON-RESIDENTIAL STREET

     On March 15, 1994, the Board considered a request to de-
designate Tower Road, a minor collector, as a non-residential
     street and citizens appeared voicing their concerns.  The
     Board directed the County Attorney and the Planning Department
     to conduct further research on the issue.  Planning Department
     Director Wendy Grey appeared and explained that the material
     in the agenda request is provided as a response to questions
     raised on March 15th regarding the nature of properties along
     Tower Road (whether they were developed properties, vested
     properties, etc.) and how the properties would be affected if
     Tower Road were de-designated.  (The request came from a
     property owner who believes that the road did not qualify for
     non-residential street and should be considered a minor
     collector for land use siting criteria.)  Ms. Grey explained
     that after further analysis, staff is not recommending any
     change in the designation, that the road meets the criteria
     for continued designation as a non-residential street.)

The following citizens appeared as opponents of the Tower Road de-
designation and urged the Board to leave the road designation of
non-residential:  (Approximately 60 speaker cards were presented
but the citizenry agreed to have spokesperson on their behalf.) 

     Frank Sheffied, attorney representing Jimmy Crowder
     Excavating, 906 Thomasville Road 

     Jimmy Crowder, Crowder Excavating 

     Kathy Shirah, engineer representing Crowder Engineering

     T. E. Mills, Mills Well Drilling, 5355 Tower Road

     Doug Miller, Pit Stop Portable Toilet, 5805 Tower Road

     Dennis Smith, D & J Septic Tanks, 5805 Tower Road

     Gloria Chester, Lake Jackson Towing, 5505 Tower Road, 

     Mark Stamps, representing Talquin Electric Cooperative,
     explained that their two major utility facilities that have
     sole access to Tower Road and Talquin wants the ability to
     expand their wastewater utility plant





               County Attorney Thiele reported that Attorney Charles Gardner,
     1300 Thomaswood Drive, had to leave the meeting but requested
     that the following be read into the record and the letter be
     placed in the record:  "When my name comes up, please let the
     Commissioners know that I want Tower Road to remain non-
residential.  I own property at the corner of Tower Road and
     Capital Circle and I also represent Bill and Doug Wilson, who
     feel like I do, and who own significant property on Tower
     Road."

     Ms. Dorothy Carter Wilson, owner of large parcel of property
     on Tower Road, explained that the road has been used for
     "commercial" for many years and that she sold property to the
     County to be used for a sand mine.
        
Those citizens opposed to the de-designation expressed concerns
that property values would decrease if the de-designation is
approved; suggestions were made such as installing a turn lane on
Capital lCircle/Tower Road to help alleviate traffic congestion.

The following citizens urged the Board to approve the de-
designation of Tower Road, alleging that the street is residential
in nature.  (Approximately 40 citizens in the audience acknowledged
that they lived on Tower Road and were proponents of the de-
designation.)

     Dressie Charlton, Route 9, Box 948, Tower Road

     Elaine Whitehead, Route 9, Box 92, Tower Road, alleged that
     Tower Road was incorrectly designated in 1990 and described
     the lots on the road, indicating that their would be little
     impact on most of the lots if the road was de-designated, and
     that some property owners could have access to their property
     from another road rather than from Tower Road.

     Melanie Johnson, 2288 Grassroots Way, representing North
     Florida Rainbow Coalition, requested that one-half of the
     street be dedesignated.

     David Mack, P. O. Box 583, representing North Florida Rainbow
     Coalition

     Attorney Susie Ruhl, LEAF (Legal Environmental Assistance
     Foundation)

     Attorney Geoffrey Smith, representing Elaine Whitehead,
     presented a map of the subject area and described the impact
     on the lots if the road was dedesignated.  

     Dr. Patricia Walker, 275 Teal Lane, FAMU Faculty

     Some of the proponents of the de-designation indicated that
     there was lack of sufficient public notice when the road was
     redesignated to non-residential in 1990 and there are safety
     problems with the trucks racing on the road. 

     The Board discussed and raised various issues regarding the
     request before them:  What would constitute "community
     facilities" designation and would it be exempt from certain
     requirements.  Planning Department Director Wendy Grey advised
     that it is the Planning Department's interpretation that if
     the road is de-designated, the County would not be allowed to
     place a sand mine on Tower Road.  Other questions raised were: 
     are there other non-residential roads in Leon County which
     have residential neighborhoods on them and if there are, is
     there a way to designate this road in such a way as to not set
     a precedent for the other non-residential roads.  (Ms. Grey
     identified Ross Road, Shelfer Road, and Crossway Road as
     designated non-residential streets which have residential uses
     on them.  She stated that there probably were other such roads
     in the County.)  Attorney Thiele responded that each segment
     is unique to its own facts and does not feel that it would be
     precedent-setting.  County Attorney Thiele explained that the
     Planning Department's position is that "community facilities"
     have restricted access depending upon the road designation
     while legal staff feels that "community facilities" are not
     restricted by the road access. 

     Commissioner Joanos explained that the reason this issue came
     about is because the County was looking for a sand mine to
     address the County's future needs for road construction.  (The
     County previously purchased property from Ms. Dorothy Wilson
     on Tower Road for use as a sand mine.)  Commissioner Joanos
     indicated that the sand mine would be considered a "community
     service."

     Commissioner Host suggested that, if possible, the a portion
     of the road be designated residential and a portion be
     designated non-residential.

     Commissioner Host stated that he clearly cannot support the
     idea of de-designating the road and on that basis, he moved
     staff's recommendation Option 2:  Deny the de-designation of
     Tower Road as a non-residential street.  Commissioner Joanos
     seconded the motion.

     Commissioner Yordon indicated that he supports the de-
designation of the road but felt that the County should still
     place the sand mine on the Tower Road property.  He suggested
     that the sand mine be designed better and a different access
     be provided.  

     Commissioner Green offered a compromise and suggested putting
     in a road to address  "access" to a "public facility" and
     described the area on a map.
               Commissioner Green offered a substitute motion to: 
     Redesignate the road from the railroad track to the river with
     the commitment that Leon County will address the access issue
     through a road on the County's property that would be
     available for Talquin Electric Cooperative's access. 
     Commissioner Yordon seconded the motion.  Commissioner Green
     stated that this would take care of the County's and Talquin's
     access problem.  

     County Attorney Thiele raised concerns and stated that what
     the Board was voting on is not properly noticed.  He
     recommended that the motion be direction to staff to prepare
     the necessary documents for implementation (research the
     issue), run the necessary advertisements to be brought back to
     the Board for final decision on the de-designation.  Mr.
     Thiele stated that there would need to be a cost analysis; an
     analysis as to whether the new road segment would qualify as
     a non-residential road; an analysis of the other impacts to
     the potential collector road status, and be noticed as a new
     concept).  Commissioner Green concurred with the motion as
     clarified by County Attorney Thiele.

     County Attorney Thiele explained that the issue of Talquin
     Electric's zoning designation should be resolved; Talquin is
     concerned whether or not they can expand a sewage treatment
     plant in a RP designation.  Mr. Thiele stated that Talquin
     makes a good argument when it alleges that they are not
     expanding a sewage treatment but are merely building the
     additional clarifiers necessary to encompass what was already
     built which was the effluent disposal system, that it is
     additional construction of a 600,000 gallon per day plant.

     County Administrator Alam explained that road construction
     would be quite expensive.

     Commissioner Turnbull stated that she feels by approving the
     de-designation request, the County would be rezoning property
     by means of re-designating the street and expressed concern
     with "direct re-zoning of property" and the courts view of
     such rezoning in that it may be considered a "quasi judicial"
     situation.  She expressed concern with moving forward on this
     issue without knowing all the legal grounds.  She stated that
     there was no complaints until Crowder Excavating trucks
     started hauling sand and indicated that the problem should be
     resolved but not by the de-designation of Tower Road.

     The substitute motion on the floor, as clarified, failed 4 -
     3 (Commissioners Turnbull, Joanos, Host, and Maloy voted no).

     The motion on the floor (made by Commissioner Host and
     seconded by Commissioner Joanos) which is to deny the de-
designation of Tower Road as a non-residential street carried
     4 - 3 (Commissioners Yordon, Green, and Davis voted no).

               The Board recessed at 8:10 p.m. and reconvened at 8:25 p.m.

16.  SITING SCHOOLS OUTSIDE THE URBAN SERVICES AREA (USA)

     (In recent months, the School Board, has presented proposals
     to locate a middle school and a high school on sites which are
     outside the Urban Service Area.  The location of middle and
     high schools outside the urban service area is contrary to
     Comprehensive Plan Policies.  Staff has outlined, in the
     agenda request, particular policies that would have to be
     amended in the Comprehensive Plan in order to permit the
     siting of middle and high schools outside the USA.  Mr. Rick
     Geshwiler, Planning Department, was present and responded to
     the Board's inquiries.

     Ms. Margaret Ausley, representing the Leon County School
     Board, appeared and stated that School Board member Connie
     Beaudoin sends her apologies since she had to leave the
     meeting.  Ms. Ausley stated that the School administration
     would look favorably on the amendments to the Comprehensive
     Plan to allow siting outside the USA.  She further added that
     the amendment would provide more flexibility for the School
     Board in looking for appropriate school sites.

     Commissioner Green moved and was duly seconded by Commissioner
     Host to direct staff to process the suggested changes to the
     Comprehensive Plan as plan amendments during the current
     Comprehensive Plan amendment cycle (Cycle 2 - 1994).

     Commissioner Joanos moved a friendly amendment to include
     middle schools in the same section of the sentence (in the
     Comprehensive Plan amendment language) as elementary schools. 
     Following some explanation, Commissioner Joanos moved a
     friendly amendment to delete the last sentence in the proposed
     language (Land Use Policy 1.1.2), indicating that the criteria
     should be placed in the land development regulations and not
     the Comprehensive Plan.

     The motion on the floor with the amendment carried
     unanimously.  (See attached proposed language change.)

17.  SHERIFF'S REQUEST FOR APPROPRIATED FUNDS FOR NEW POSITIONS AND
     PAY ADJUSTMENTS

     The Sheriff has requested the release of FY 1993-94 funds
     appropriated for new positions and pay adjustments.  (During
     the budget process, the Board approved $348,364 for eight new
     positions as follows:  one School Resource Officer for the new
     Ft. Braden Middle School, five deputies for the Uniform Patrol
     Section; and Communication Officers for the Uniform Patrol
     section.)  The release of the funds were contingent upon the
     Sheriff's Office providing the Board with a formalized
     employment policy.  The policy was forwarded to the Board in
     September.  The Board expressed appreciation for the Sheriff's
     Department for providing their personnel policies.

     Commissioner Turnbull moved and duly seconded by Commissioner
     Yordon to approve release of $348,364 for the new positions
     and attached budget amendment request and do not approve
     release of funds for pay adjustments at this time.  Distribute
     funds for pay adjustments to Sheriff at the same time as the
     Board's pay adjustments are distributed.

     Commissioner Host stated that he would vote for "moving the
     money in protest because of the two communications officers." 
     He encouraged, through a joint planning effort, the
     consolidation of the communications departments in an
     emergency communications facility to include law enforcement
     (Sheriff's Department and Police Department), 9-1-1 Service,
     Fire Protection to avoid duplication of communications system.

     The motion carried unanimously.  (See attached budget
     amendment request:)

18.  REPORT FROM HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE

     (The Housing Finance Advisory Committee was formed in 1993
     pursuant to the County's first Housing Assistance Plan for the
     State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP).  This
     committee, mandated by the SHIP legislation, was charged with
     examining the permitting and regulatory processes and making
     recommendations to the Board as to how those can be changed to
     better facilitate the creation of affordable housing. 

     Ms. Sandra Whitehead, Affordable Housing Director, was present
     and introduced committee member Michael Donovan.

     Commissioner Host moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Maloy
     and carried unanimously, to accept the attached report,
     authorize staff to transmit to the Department of Community
     Affairs, and direct staff to bring back recommendations at a
     future meeting.  It was noted that the report contains an
     inventory of locally owned public lands suitable for
     affordable housing.

19.  REQUEST FROM EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY CHAIRMAN TO
     GATHER INFORMATION ON TWO PROPOSED PROJECTS PRIOR TO FULL
     DISCUSSION BY THE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY

     Chairman of the Educational Facilities Authority, Robert
     Kellam, appeared before the Board regarding his letter dated
     March 16, 1994, requesting approval to gather information on
     the proposed "The Gatherings" and Renaissance South" projects. 
      
     Commissioner Host raised the question of "what is the future
     of the Educational Facilities Authority".  Commissioner Host
     moved that staff, in conjunction with the EFA, look at the
     County's options for the future disposition of the EFA and
     bring back to the Board their findings as a package. 
     Commissioner Yordon seconded the motion which carried
     unanimously.   

     Commissioner Yordon explained that the spirit of the motion is
     that the EFA is making a request to look at specific projects
     and the greater question (based on the resolution the Board
     adopted last year) "is this Commission prepared for EFA to
     take on any additional projects."  The Board clarified the
     motion and explained that the motion does not provide approval
     for EFA to gather information on the two projects.  

     The Chairperson announced that the issue would be brought back
     to the Board on April 26, 1994.

20.  REQUEST TO NEGOTIATE CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES TO
     ASSIST THE COUNTY IN REGULATION OF BASIC TIER CABLE SERVICES
     AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT

     Commissioner Host moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Yordon
     and carried unanimously, to approve staff's request to
     negotiate a contract with Miller and Holbrooke for rate
     regulation and consulting services (to assist the County in
     its regulation of basic tier cable services and associated
     equipment).

21.  REQUEST TO PROCEED WITH WADESBORO ROAD WEST S.A.F.E. PROJECT

     Staff is requesting authorization to proceed with right-of-way
     acquisition for the Wadesboro Road West S.A.F.E. project.

     Commissioner Yordon moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Host
     and carried unanimously, to approve staff's recommendation
     which is to:  1) to proceed with right-of-way acquisition;  2)
     acquire minimum right-of-way required along the westerly
     section of the road to pave; 3) realign to go around probable
     refusals along the westerly section, and; 4) realign standard
     60-foot right-of-way for the easterly one mile.



22.            APPOINTMENTS TO:
     a)   Stormwater Citizens Advisory Group:  Commissioner
          Turnbull reported that she has made her appointment (Eric
          Livingston).  Commissioner Maloy also announced that he
          had also made his appointment.  Commissioner Host advised
          that his appointment was out of town and he would have a
          confirmation next week.

     b)   Equity Study Committee:  Commissioner Yordon announced
          that he had made his appointment.  Commissioner Turnbull
          advised that she would make her appointment next week.

     c)   Contractors Licensing and Examination Board: 
          Commissioner Joanos appointed Tom Woods.  Commissioner
          Green announced that she wold receive confirmation on her
          appointment next week.

     d)   Housing Finance Authority:  Commissioner Joanos stated
          that he is awaiting confirmation of his appointment. 
          Commissioner Green appointed Mike Donovan.

23.  MAYOR/CHAIRMAN MEETING OF APRIL 6, 1994 - PRESENTATION BY
     CHAIRPERSON ANITA DAVIS

     The Board was provided with an agenda request describing the
     Chair/Mayor meeting of April 6, 1994 outlining the 11 issues
     discussed.  The Board entered into discussion on some of those
     items

     Commissioner Turnbull referred to the discussion (item 1 in
     the report) on relocation of City/County Planning Department
     and two Growth Management departments.  She stated that if the
     City is not willing to move the entire Planning Department, it
     would be best to not move at all.  Chairperson Davis advised
     that she would continue dialogue with the City on this issue.

     Following some discussion, Commissioner Host moved, duly
     seconded by Commissioner Yordon and carried unanimously, to
     show acceptance of the attached report on the Chair/Mayor
     meeting of April 6, 1994:

     (Chairperson also referred to correspondence regarding
     landfill negotiations with the City and advised that those
     discussions would continue.)

COUNTY ATTORNEY:

     Advised that he might not be able to provide a full packet of
     materials for the workshop on Quasi-Judicial Procedures
     (scheduled for April 19) because of legislation that has not
     been voted on by the Senate.   The Board requested that County
     Attorney Thiele contact the appropriate person at FACT and
     attempt to obtain information as to the status of this issue
     in the legislative process.

     Mr. Thiele also referred to information he previously
     circulated on the Supreme Court Decision where they ruled in
     light of Snyder Case that "site plans are quasi-judicial."

ADD-ON AGENDA ITEM:  FISCAL/OPERATION AUDIT OF THE MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION (MIS) SYSTEM

     County Administrator Alam made a recommendation to conduct a
     fiscal and operational audit of the MIS to ensure that they
     are operating on a fiscally sound basis.  He explained that he
     has become aware of the potential for fiscal and operational
     problems in MIS which could be associated with the Master
     Lease Program, the GIS Project, equipment purchases and
     inventory control.  Mr. Alam proposed that the audit be
     conducted by an outside firm.

     Clerk of the Circuit Court Dave Lang, Chief Deputy Clerk John
     Stott, and Finance Director Bill Bogan appeared and explained
     that his staff previously notified the Assistant County
     Administrator that the Clerk's Office had concerns about the
     invoices presented by the MIS Department, and stated that his
     office was prepared to conduct an audit.  Mr. Lang indicated
     that it was the Clerk's responsibility to conduct such an
     audit and suggested that it would be more costly to use an
     outside firm.  He reminded the Board that they have already
     approved a contract with the firm of Thomas Howell Ferguson,
     Pa. to conduct an audit of the Leon County Commission
     Governmental Leasing Corporation.

     Following some discussion, Commissioner Host moved, duly
     seconded by Commissioner Turnbull and carried unanimously, to
     authorized the County Administrator to negotiate a contract
     with Thomas Howell Ferguson, PA, to conduct the fiscal and
     operational audit of the MIS Division," with the intent of
     expanding the parameters of the Governmental Leasing
     Cooperation audit.

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD:

     Mrs. Mary Kidd, 3020 W. Lakeshore, appeared and expressed
     opposition to the use of a County-owned house on Lakeshore
     being used as a "satellite science center."  The Board
     directed staff to discuss the issue with Ms. Kidd and come
     back with and agenda item.
DISCUSSION ITEMS BY COMMISSIONERS:

COMMISSIONER HOST:
a.   Expressed concern over differing impact fees for mobile homes
     and "stick-build" homes.

b.   Requested that staff investigate constructing or establishing
     a community center for Chaires-Capitola.  The Board concurred.

COMMISSIONER GREEN:
a.   Asked that the Board support the County Attorney working with
     the City Attorney on the issue of Fire Department personnel no
     longer being permitted to participate as members of a
     volunteer fire department in Leon County.

b.    Commissioner Green requested adoption of a resolution for
     "Take Your Daughters to Work Day," April 28, 1994.  The Board
     concurred.

c.   Reported that she and Commissioner Turnbull had attended a
     meeting in Woodville about the water well issues; that the
     Health Department is working up a plan to determine
     identification of source of pollution.

Chairperson Davis:
a.   Requested adoption of resolutions for "National Volunteer
     Week," "National Library Week," and reaffirmed "Keep
     Tallahassee/Leon County Beautiful" day on Saturday, April 16,
     1994.

b.   Advised that a volunteer reception would be held from 5 - 6:30
     p.m. on April 21, 1994.

c.   Reported that she is continuing to work on a neighborhood
     justice center, and that the vacant section of the Amtrak
     building is available, and that it possibly could be a joint
     venture with the City.



















     There being no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m.


                         APPROVED:                            
                                   Anita L. Davis