BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
                      LEON COUNTY, FLORIDA
                         REGULAR MEETING
                       SEPTEMBER 20, 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 Malloy, Yordon, Turnbull,
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 Invocation given by Commissioner
Joanos followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

     AWARDS AND PRESENTATION

     Chairperson Davis presented the attached resolution to the
     Office of Management and Budget for their outstanding work on
     the budget:  Kenneth Barber, Van Jones, Laurie Renquist, Kaye
     Strong, Clinton Taffe.

     CONSENT AGENDA:

     Commissioner Turnbull moved, duly seconded by Commissioner
     Maloy and carried unanimously (Commissioner Green was not
     present), to approve the following Consent Agenda as follows:

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

          Vouchers ($495,873.32)             9749  -  10,059
          Depository                         3423  -  3468

2.   MINUTES OF JULY 19, 1994

     The Board approved the Minutes of Regular County Commission
     Meeting of July 19, 1994.

3.   SOLID WASTE RECYCLING AND EDUCATION GRANT APPLICATION (PART 2)

     The Board is requested to approve Part 2 of the FY 1994-95
     Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Solid Waste
     Recycling and Education Grant application.  The Board approved
     submission of the grant application.

4.   CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY (EMS)

     The Board received application from Tallahassee Memorial
     Regional Medical Center for renewal of the Certificate of
     Public Necessity to provide Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
     consisting of Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support
     Services within Leon County.

     The Board accepted TMRMC's application to provide emergency
     medical services for Leon County and authorize the Chairperson
     to execute the attached letter to TMRMC.

5.   FUNDING FOR UPDATING THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY PLAN

     The Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has offered funding
     in the amount of $18,347 to Leon County to assist the Local
     Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) in updating the local
     Hazardous Materials Emergency Plan (HMEP) required by the
     Federal Emergency Planning Community Right-to-know Act (EPCRA)
     and Florida Statutes, Chapter 252, Part II, the "Florida
     Hazardous Materials Emergency Response and Community Right-to-
Know Act of 1988."

     The Board accepted the terms and conditions of the Agreement
     as modified and authorized the Chairperson to execute the
     agreement and letter designating the Emergency Management
     Director as the Agreement Administrator.

6.   EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COUNTY GRANT 1994-95 APPLICATION

     Each year the State of Florida Health and Rehabilitative
     Services, Division of Emergency Medical Services, makes
     available to county governments a county grant for the purpose
     of improving and enhancing EMS in the County.  The Board
     accepted the recommendations of the EMS committee and
     authorized submission of the attached resolution (R94-24) and
     grant package to HRS/EMS for approval.



               The EMS Grant Manager (Emergency Management Director) and
     County Attorney's Office will develop an Interlocal Agreement
     between TMRMC and the Board for procurement, installation,
     operation, and maintenance of the communications equipment.

7.   ANNUAL CONTRACT BETWEEN LEON COUNTY AND HRS

     The Board approved the annual contract between Leon County and
     the State of Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative
     Services for the provision of public health services in Leon
     County.

8.   LEASE RENEWAL FOR BOND COMMUNITY LIBRARY

     The Board approved the lease agreement renewal for the Bond
     Community Library.  (The County leases a 2,000 square foot
     facility in the Bond Community from the City of Tallahassee
     for a branch library at the Smith-Williams Service Center,
     2295 Pasco Street, Rooms 202 through 204 at an annual cost of
     $10,000 (including utilities and janitorial services.)

9.   RFP FOR WILDLIFE RESCUE SERVICES

     During the budget meeting on September 6, 1994, the Board
     asked staff to develop an RFP for wildlife services and bring
     it back to the Board for further action on today's agenda. 
     The Board approved advertisement of the Request For Proposal
     for wildlife rescue services.

     GENERAL BUSINESS

10.  AUTHORIZE REVIEW AND PUBLIC HEARINGS ON EMA

     The Board is being requested to authorize the Planning
     Commission to review amendments to the Environmental
     Management Act for clarifying and streamlining improvements to
     the Article VII, Chapter 10 Leon County Code of Laws.  

     Commissioner Turnbull moved, duly seconded by Commissioner
     Yordon and carried unanimously, 6 - 0 (Commissioner Green was
     not present), to continue this item until after the issues
     have been discussed by the Board at a workshop.

11.  CHAIRES COMMUNITY CENTER/COST TO ESTABLISH CHAIRES COMMUNITY
     CENTER

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




12.            CONTAMINATION ASSESSMENT REPORT ON REFUELING FACILITY

     The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has
     demanded that Leon County provide a Contamination Assessment
     Report (CAR) by November 1, consequense of a gasoline leak at
     the County refueling site on Miccosukee Road.  It was noted
     that the CAR Report is estimated to cost approximately $21,000
     and staff has obtained quotes from two vendors to provide the
     CAR Report.

     Mr. John Pompey, Fleet Management, appeared and explained that
     some EPA required over-spill protection appliances were
     installed incorrectly and they are the reason for the leak. 
     County Administrator Alam indicated that staff will attempt to
     recover the costs since it was installed by a local company. 

     Commissioner Yordon moved, duly seconded by Commissioner
     Joanos and carried unanimously, 6 - 0 (Commissioner Green was
     not present), to waive the formal bid process and award the
     bid for the Contamination Assessment Report to Jim Stidham and
     Associates of Tallahassee, Florida at a cost of $21,849.58.

13.  APPOINTMENT TO THE HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY

     Commissioner Host moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Yordon
     and carried unanimously, 6 - 0 (Commissioner Green was not
     present), to appoint Attorney Carolyn Cummings to the Housing
     Finance Authority.

14.  YEAR-END BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS

     Commissioner Maloy moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Yordon
     and carried unanimously, 6 - 0 (Commissioner Green was not
     present), to approve the attached year-end budget adjustments:

15.  PAYOUT OF ANNUAL LEAVE FOR DIRECTOR OF OMB

     Staff is requesting approval of payout of annual leave for
     County employee Ken Barber who has accrued 316.75 hours. 
     County Administrator Alam explained that he granted Mr. Ken
     Barber an extension of annual leave time to be used by
     December 31, 1993, however, due to the work flow, this could
     not be done.  Mr. Alam requested approval for a payout of 240
     hours of annual leave, and for the rest to remain for Mr.
     Barber's use (76.75).  The funds are available in the salary
     account of the OMB budget.

     Commissioner Joanos stated that there should be a policy in
     place that allows and stated that the County Administrator
     should not have allowed this to occur.  

     Commissioner Yordon stated that he wants to be sure that the
     message is clear that the only difference with this situation
     than others, is that this employee is not being given the
     opportunity to take the time off while others are.

     Commissioner Turnbull moved, duly seconded by Commissioner
     Maloy and carried unanimously (Commissioner Green was not
     present), to approve the payout, but with direction to the
     County Administrator that such requests should not be
     considered in the future.   Staff was directed to bring a
     policy back to the Board for consideration that would prohibit
     any payout in the future but would provide the County
     Administrator with some flexibility to involve the Board
     should such a situation arise.  The Board emphasized that it
     was management's responsibility to ensure that such situations
     do not arise.

     (Commissioner Green attended the meeting at 6:00 p.m.)

     (The Board recessed at 5:50 p.m., and reconvened at 6:00 p.m.)

     PUBLIC HEARINGS

16.  SECOND AND FINAL PUBLIC HEARING:  FINAL MILLAGE AND BUDGET 

     Pursuant to legal advertisement, the second and final public
     hearing was conducted to adopt the Fiscal Year 1994-95
     tentative budget.  (During the budget workshops conducted in
     July of 1994, staff recommended closure of the Blount Roll-off
     site in order to absorb some of the fiscal brunt of the
     increase in activity at the site.  During the first public
     hearing on the budget, the Board requested staff to provide a
     fiscal analysis of the partial opening of the Blount roll-off
     site.)


               Commissioner Green moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Host
     and carried unanimously (Commissioner Turnbull was not present
     for the vote later requested that the records reflect her
     affirmative vote on the motion), to continue operating the
     Blount roll-off site for two days per week, for household
     garbage only, during the fiscal year 1994-95 at a cost of
     $6,948.  (It was noted that residents in that unincorporated
     area do not have the option of purchasing services from Waste
     Management.

     Mr. Ken Wilson, citizen, appeared regarding the issue and
     requested that the Board pursue serious negotiations with
     Waste Management to provide full service garbage curb-side
     pickup in the Lake Talquin area.  Mr. Jesse Sasser, Public
     Works, was also present and responded to the Board's
     inquiries.

     Regarding the Sheriff's pay study, it was noted that the FY
     1994-95 Tentative Budget contains a "Reserve for Pay Study-
Sheriff" in the amount of $750,000 for the Sheriff's
     Department salary upgrades pursuant to Board direction. 
     County Administrator Alam explained that an implementation
     plan would be brought back to the Board in February of 1995.

     Chairperson Davis announced that the proposed millage rate is
     8.66 mills which is 2.24% over the roll back rate of 8.47
     mills.  She explained that the reason for the increase in the
     roll back rate was because of reduction in reserves for
     contingencies, staffing of law enforcement, donations to
     community-based organizations, decreases in capital
     improvements projects, increase to the Clerk's budget, and
     increased funding to the Boot Camp, changes in expenditure
     estimates for the Tax Collector, and other major changes.

     The Chairperson also announced that the total amount of the FY
     1994-95 Tentative Budget is $130,987,238.

     The following person appeared regarding the proposed budget
     and millage increase:

     Ms. Lynn Gilbert, 3227 W. Lakeshore, appeared and stated that
     she has a 14% increase in her taxes rather than a decrease as
     suggested by the Board.  She stated that property taxes are
     becoming a real burden to citizens and suggested that
     government use tax dollars more efficiently.

     Mr. Tom Johnson, 6056 Thomasville Road, appeared and stated
     that the total burden of taxes has become unmanageable.

     Mr. Frank Dama, 3602 N. Meridian Road, appeared and stated
     that more taxes are needed to correct stormwater problems and
     specifically referred to the Okeeheepkee Road and basin.
               Chairperson Davis read the resolution into the record for the 
     tentative millage rate.  Commissioner Maloy moved, duly
     seconded by Commissioner Yordon and carried unanimously, to
     adopt the attached Resolution (R94-25) adopting the millage
     rate of 8.66 mills:

     Chairperson Davis read the resolution adopting the FY 1994-95
     budget into the record.  Commissioner Green moved, duly
     seconded by Commissioner Maloy and carried unanimously, to
     adopt the attached Resolution (R94-26) adopting the FY 1994-95
     budget in the amount of $130,987.238:

     Commissioner Host suggested that for next year's budget that
     there be a "citizen-friendly budget document" that will be
     understandable to the public.  The Board also requested that
     OMB Director Ken Barber stated that was being worked on and a
     recommendation on the cost would be brought back to the Board.

17.  PUBLIC HEARING - MAJOR SITE AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW (LAKE
     JACKSON TRADING POST)

     Ms. Gina Echols, of Moore Bass & Bibler, Inc., agent for the
     applicant, Mr. Perry Erwin, has filed a major site and
     development plan (Development Order) application.  The Board
     conducted the public hearing to consider the application.

     The proposed site consists of .95 acres of land located in
     northwestern Leon County, on U.S. Highway 27 (Monroe Street)
     in the Lake Jackson Trading Post commercial subdivision.  The
     proposed development order application would allow the
     establishment of a 6,500 square foot auto parts store.

     Commissioner Joanos moved and was duly seconded by
     Commissioner Host to approve the application with the
     following conditions:

          1) A revised site and development plan shall be provided
          indicating satisfaction of any and all outstanding issues
          pertinent to the Department of Growth and Environmental
          Management's review of the application with regard to
          compliance with applicable Environmental Management
          Ordinance requirements.  This revised site and
          development plan shall be submitted to the Planning
          Department for signature affirming compliance with this
          condition.

          2) The owner/developer shall ensure provision of adequate
          water delivery for purposes of fire protection, in
          accordance with the requirements of the Leon County
          Department of Public Works.

          3) If the site and development plan is approved, the
          owner/developer shall submit plans to the City of
          Tallahassee Electric Department to enable permitting and
          design of the electrical distribution system.  The
          owner/developer shall ensure that landscaping in design
          is consistent with the parameters provided by the
          Electric Department in their memorandum included in
          Attachment #6, page 7.

          4. The owner/developer shall be responsible for
          installation of a sewer tap to serve the proposed
          establishment, as noted by the City of Tallahassee Water
          and Sewer Department in their memorandum included in
          Attachment #6, page 8.

     Mrs. Clifton Lewis, 3117 Okeeheepkee Road, appeared and
     suggested that the Board look in-depth at the Planning
     Commission Minutes, continue this item, and investigate for
     further review.
               (Commissioner Turnbull left the meeting at approximately 6:45
     p.m.)

     The motion on the floor carried 5 - 1 (Commissioner Green
     voted no and Commissioner Turnbull was not present.  When
     Commissioner Turnbull returned to the meeting, she requested
     that the records reflect her affirmative vote on the motion). 


18.  PUBLIC HEARING - PRE-APPLICATION BY TALQUIN ELECTRIC FOR
     AUTHORIZED SEWER SERVICE AREA IN PINE LANDING AND KILLEARN
     LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL

     Talquin Electric submitted a pre-application for a contiguous
     expansion of its authorized sewer service area in Killearn
     Lakes to include the proposed Pine Landing Subdivision and
     Killearn Lakes Middle School.

     Commissioner Green moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Yordon
     and carried unanimously, (Commissioner Turnbull was not
     present but later requested that her vote reflect an
     affirmative vote on the motion), to authorize sewer service
     area for Pine Landing Subdivision and Killearn Lakes Middle
     School.

19.  PUBLIC HEARING - PRE-APPLICATION BY TALQUIN ELECTRIC FOR
     AUTHORIZED SEWER SERVICE AREA IN JOURNEYS END IN KILLEARN
     LAKES UNIT 4

     Talquin Electric submitted a pre-application for a contiguous
     expansion of its authorized sewer service area in Killearn
     Lakes to include the proposed Journeys End Subdivision.

     Commissioner Yordon moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Maloy
     and carried unanimously (Commissioner Turnbull was not present
     but after returning, requested that the records reflect her
     affirmative vote to the motion on the floor), to approve the
     authorized sewer service area for Journeys End Subdivision.

20.  PUBLIC HEARING - PRE-APPLICATION BY TALQUIN ELECTRIC FOR
     AUTHORIZED SEWER SERVICE AREA IN PRESERVATION POINTE
     SUBDIVISION IN KILLEARN LAKES UNIT 5

     Talquin Electric submitted a pre-application for a contiguous
     expansion of its authorized sewer service area in Killearn
     Lakes to include the proposed Preservation Pointe Subdivision. 

     Commissioner Yordon moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Host
     and carried unanimously (Commissioner Turnbull was not
     present, but after returning, requested that the records
     reflect her affirmative vote on the motion), to approve the
     authorized sewer service area for Preservation Pointe.
21.            PUBLIC HEARING - PRE-APPLICATION BY TALQUIN ELECTRIC FOR
     AUTHORIZED SEWER SERVICE AREA IN KILLEARN LAKES UNIT 7

     Talquin Submitted a pre-application for a contiguous expansion
     of its authorized sewer service area in Killearn Lakes
     Subdivision to include the proposed Unit 7.

     Commissioner Host moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Yordon
     and carried unanimously, to approve the authorized service
     area for Killearn Lakes Unit 7 Subdivision.
  
     (Commissioner Turnbull returned at approximately 7:55 p.m. and
     requested that the records reflect affirmative votes on the
     motions on items 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, and 21).

COUNTY ATTORNEY
     Distributed a memorandum advising that at a status conference
     on the Sunshine Pipeline Certification, a schedule for local
     public hearings which are part of the certification process
     was proposed.  This will include eight public hearings around
     the state and the date proposed for Leon County is Tuesday,
     November 15, at 6:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers.

     Commissioner Turnbull suggested scheduling a week late since
     a new Commissioner would be in office by then.

     Commissioner Host moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Maloy
     and carried unanimously, 6 - 0 (Commissioner Green was not
     present), to schedule the date of November 22, 1994, at 6:00
     p.m.  

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR:
     Circulated a pamphlet on the water symposium for December 12
     and 13, 1994.

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD:

a.   Ms. Cathy Thomas, 9007 Brokenlance Drive, appeared and
     referred to a press conference she called to inform the media
     of tax dollars being spent on cellular phones for the Board of
     County Commissioners and referred to the Government in
     Sunshine Law.  She requested an investigation of possible
     violations.

     Commissioner Yordon responded and stated that Commissioners
     pay for their private calls on the cellular phones and stated
     that Commissioners are willing to answer her questions
     regarding use of the cellular phone.  Commissioner Turnbull
     explained that the Finance Office of the Clerk's Office, a
     separate constitutional officer, also reviews the bills.


b.             Ms. Wendy Smith, P. O. Box 237, Lloyd, FL., appeared and
     circulated the attached letter to the Board advising of a
     problem involving property (18.5 acres) that she purchased. 
     She apparently did not realize that she was buying into a
     subdivision.  Mr. Howard Pardue, Department of Growth and
     Environmental Management, appeared and explained that Ms.
     Smith sold 10.8 acres of the 18.5 acres which is located in
     the rural land use category thereby subdividing the property. 
     Mr. Pardue stated that Policy 2.1.9 in the Comprehensive Plan
     has a 10 acre cap and Ms. Smith has 18.5 acres, and in order
     to implement 2.1.9, the ordinance would have to be modified to
     change the cap. 

     Commissioner Turnbull suggested that Policy 2.1.9 may need a
     variance provision.

     Ms. Denise Williams appeared and stated that when she
     purchased the property from Ms. Smith, neither person was
     aware that the property was a subdivision.  Ms. Williams
     stated that she has a well on the property since July and has
     not been able to obtain a permit to have electricity run to
     the site because the site has been deemed non-permitable.

     County Attorney Thiele explained that one method to correct
     the issue is to provide for an exception to the ordinance that
     states that the 10 acre cap does not apply in the rural area
     because there is the expectation that there are already larger
     tracts in the area.

     It was the consensus of the Board that staff provide
     appropriate language for an exception (to be heard by the
     Board) for consideration at the next meeting and that staff
     commence a review of the land development regulations relative
     to this issue.  Staff will advise Ms. Smith and Ms. Williams
     of the status of the problem and possible resolution.

ITEMS BY COMMISSIONERS:

     COMMISSIONER TURNBULL:
     Reported that there has been a series of presentations on GIS
     (Geographic Information System) over the past week which
     proved to be very informative.  Commissioner Turnbull
     encouraged the Board members to attend presentations.

     COMMISSIONER HOST:
a.   Referred to lawsuits filed because of the recent floods and
     asked the County Attorney if there is going to be some type of
     comprehensive way of dealing with them or would they be
     handled separately.  County Attorney Thiele explained that a
     meeting is already scheduled for this Friday and will involve
     engineering departments, City and County Attorneys to discuss
     the issue.

     CHAIRPERSON DAVIS:
a.   Requested adoption of four resolutions as presented:  Jonathan
     Brown Lighty (Eagle Scout), Disability Awareness Month For
     October, recognition of OMP, and FAMU Fair 19th Annual Sports
     Hall of Fame.

b.   Reported that she has been working with Parks and Recreation
     developing a new programs and circulated the 1994 Fall Guide
     for Recreation Centers.  She also noted that wheelchair
     basketball team has been established and advised that the
     department is working on a lift for the disabled to
     participate in swimming activities.


     COMMISSIONER HOST:
     Referred to a letter from the Department of Revenue requesting
     that they be involved with the County's Child Support computer
     system.  Chairperson Davis stated that staff has been look at
     the issue and will respond.

     COMMISSIONER TURNBULL:
     Reported that the new Ice Hockey Team, Tiger Sharks, played
     last night at the Civic Center.

     COMMISSIONER YORDON:
     Reported briefly of the results of the recent spelling bee. 




     There being no further business to come before the Board, the
     meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m.he Board recessed at 5:50
     p.m. and reconvened at 6:00 p.m.




                                                          
                                   Anita L. Davis
                                   Chairperson




ATTEST:
                       
     Clerk of the Circuit Court