BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
                      LEON COUNTY, FLORIDA
                         REGULAR MEETING
                        FEBRUARY 28, 1995


     The Board of County Commissioners of Leon County, Florida, met
in regular session at 5:00 p.m. with Chairman Maloy presiding. 
Those in attendance were Commissioners Host, Yordon, Joanos, Davis,
Kio-Green, and Thaell.  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 offered by the Reverend
Terrence Ford, pastor of Mount Zion Primitive Baptist Church
followed by Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS

1.   INTRODUCTION RETIREES AND NEW COUNTY EMPLOYEES

     The Chairman presented a resolution to Jud Curtis, who was
     accepting it on behalf of retiring Landfill employee John
     Steele.

     Mr. Duane Gloyd, Human Resources, introduced the following
     employees for the month of February 1995: Michelle Cooper,
     Jason Douglas, Danny Brewer.

2.   EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION NOMINEE FOR JANUARY 1995

     The Chairman presented the attached resolution to Elizabeth
     Ostrus, Data Access Administrator/MIS, as "outstanding
     employee:"

     CONSENT AGENDA

     Commissioner Joanos moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Kio-
Green and carried unanimously, to approve the Consent Agenda
     as follows:

3.   BILLS AND VOUCHERS

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

     $ 1,029,641.84

4.   MINUTES

     The Board approved the Minutes:  November 29, 1994 Special
     Attorney/Client:  February 14, 195 Regular Meeting.

5.   BUDGET AMENDMENT TRANSFER FOR WORKERS COMPENSATION 

     The Board approved the attached budget amendment request
     transferring $88,944.45 from Unallocated Reserve to pay for
     the administrative and special disability assessment fees
     imposed by the Division of Workers Compensation on the
     County's self-insurance program."

6.   BUDGET AMENDMENT/BUDGET FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

     The Board approved the attached budget amendment request
     establishing a budget for the Emergency Medical Services
     Grant:

7.   BUDGET AMENDMENT: HOUSING GRANT BUDGET

     The Board approved the attached budget amendment:  (The budget
     is needed to establish expenditure authority for the State
     Housing Initiatives Partnership Program's funds which have
     been accumulated in a revenue account in prior years.)

8.   STATE LIBRARY GRANT/FREE-NET FOR EVERYONE - THE SEQUEL

     The Board approved the second year grant contract with the
     State Library for "Free-net for Everyone - the Sequel."

9.   LEASE WITH SHERIFF'S WARRANTS DIVISION

     The Board accepted the one-year lease agreement for the
     Sheriff's Warrant Division at 1126 Thomasville Road and
     authorized staff to complete the administrative process.  (The
     contract is with Jack Coven, Frances Kaplan, Trustee, Ruth
     Rand, Carole Hughes and Alvin J. Goldman, d/b/a Talla
     Properties, Co./Leon County, Florida, Board of County
     Commissioners.)

10.   FINAL PLAT ACCEPTANCE OF STATE ROAD 375 SUBDIVISION

     The Board approved the plat of State Road 375 Subdivision (a
     minor residential subdivision) and directed staff to proceed
     with the recording of this plat in the Public Records of Leon
     County.

11.  BYLAWS FOR CHAIRES/CAPITOLA COMMUNITY CENTER BOARD

     The Board adopted the attached Resolution (R95-6), approved
     the bylaws for Chaires/Capitola Community Center Board as
     submitted by the Community Center Planning Committee, and
     appoint the seven planning committee members to the standing
     Board of Directors: (Rosetta Griffin, Lois Palmer, Claudia
     Howell, Dorothy Spence, Anna Alvarez, Robert Speidel, T. J.
     James.)

12.  RECORDING RIGHT-OF-WAYS FOR GATLIN ROAD SAFE PROJECT

     The Board approved and accepted for recording the three right-
of-way dedications for the Gatlin Road S.A.F.E. Project.

     GENERAL BUSINESS

13.  RATIFICATION OF QUALITY IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES WORKSHOP

     It was in order to ratify Board approval of the Quality
     Improvements Initiatives and allocate funds from 1994/95 set
     aside monies.

     Commissioner Host moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Davis
     and carried 6 - 1 (Commissioner Joanos voted no), to approve
     transfer of $390,000 from Reserve for Contingency/Training,
     Account #001-990-59905-599 to Human Resources Staff
     Development and Training Account #001-160-54909-513.

14.  RATIFICATION OF TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL WORKSHOP

     It was in order for the Board to ratify its decision made at
     the January 31, 1995 and February 23, 1995 Tourist Development
     Council Workshops.

     Commissioner Yordon moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Host
     and carried unanimously 6 - 0 (Commissioner Kio-Green was not
     present), to ratify the actions taken at the January 31, 1995
     and February 23, 1995 Tourist Development Council Workshops. 
     (See attached:) 

     Commissioner Joanos moved to recommend to the Tourist
     Development Council that they not allow a situation where the
     TDC executive director also be executive director to the
     Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB).  The motion was declared
     dead for lack of a second.

15.  FAIR HOUSING ACTIVITIES/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

     Ms. Sandra Whitehead, Housing Coordinator, gave an update to
     the Board and the public on information on the County's fair
     housing policies.

     Ms. Whitehead informed the public that Leon County does have
     fair housing ordinance and it states that it is unlawful for
     any person to be discriminated against on the basis race,
     color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or
     marital status in any real estate transaction which includes
     the sale, rental of housing, the provision of brokerage
     services, or the financing of housing, and that the County
     does have a process if any person in the public is
     discriminated against, that they can go through, they can make
     a private complaint with the Assistant County Administrator,
     Director of Community Services, and can seek resolution
     through the process as outlined.  (See summarization below:)

     Commissioner Yordon moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Host
     and carried unanimously 6 - 0 (Commissioner Kio-Green was not
     present), to accept the fair housing information.

16.  PARTNERSHIP FOR INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT/SCHOOL SITE SELECTION 

     (Commissioner Yordon was selected to be the liaison with the
     School Board for the purpose of considering an interlocal
     agreement for siting schools.  School Board member Donna
     Harper was selected as the liaison for the School Board.) 
     Commissioner Yordon explained that this agreement means that
     in the process of siting a school, the County becomes partners
     with the School Board in the selection.

     Commissioner Yordon gave a brief report on the interlocal
     agreement for school siting partnership (SSP), and stated that
     this issue will be on the City's agenda next week for
     discussion. (The City has had this document since February 2,
     1995 as noted by Commissioner Yordon.)  He referred to section
     3 and 5 and stated that it is his intent that the City be
     equal partners; also a new formula may need to be looked at in
     regards to the voting procedures.  The Board concurred. 

     Commissioner Yordon moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Davis
     and carried unanimously 6 - 0 (Commissioner Kio-Green was not
     present), to show receipt of the agreement with the
     understanding that changes will be forthcoming, and bring the
     agreement back to the Board after the City Commission's
     consideration of it so that final agreement may be executed. 
     Commissioner Joanos suggested that there be some type of
     language in the agreement making it clear that the County
     Commission will not be interfering in rezoning issues. 
     Commissioner Yordon and Assistant to the County Administrator
     Gary Johnson will attend the City Commission meeting when they
     discuss the interlocal agreement (SSP) if requested.

17.  MPO AGENDA

     Mr. Marlon Brown, Planning Department, was present and
     discussed the MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization).  He
     advised that the Amtrak discussion with both City/County
     Commissions will be held in April.  The next MPO meetings will
     be on April 13 and June 15, 1995.

18.  REQUEST FROM BLACK JACK ACRES HOMEOWNERS ACCESS/WOODVILLE PARK


     (By special warranty deeds dated March 4, 1992, Leon County
     received from St. Joseph Land and Development Company land
     which is now known as Woodville Park.  Black Jack Acres is a
     residential subdivision to the west of Woodville Park.)
 




               The Black Jack Acres Homeowners' Association, Inc., is
     requesting an access easement over the Woodville Park
     property.  County Attorney Herb Thiele explained that if that
     is acceptable to the Board, he is requesting authorization to
     contact St. Joe Paper Company to make sure that they do not
     have a problem with that as relates to their reverter
     provision;  assuming the County obtains St. Joe's permission,
     the County Attorney will execute the access easement.

     Ms. Laura Conrad, 3520 Thomasville Road, Smith & Thompson,
     appeared and explained that she is representing Black Jack
     Acres, and is requesting an easement along an existing
     roadway.  She stated that this request is being made so Black
     Jacks can have legal access to their property.
   
     Commissioner Yordon moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Host
     and carried unanimously 6 - 0 (Commissioner Kio-Green was not
     present), to authorize the County Attorney's Office to send a
     letter to Mr. Clay Smallwood of St. Joe stating that Leon
     County intends to grant the easement attached as Attachment C
     pending St. Joe's release of the reversion, and; authorize the
     Chairman to execute the easement attached as Attachment C
     pending receipt of St. Joe's release of the reversion:

19.  PROCEDURES FOR QUASI-JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS

     The Board considered the procedures for conducting quasi-
judicial proceedings as provided by the County Attorney.

     Mr. George E. Lewis, II, stated that staff recommendations do
     not address issues he previously raised and alleged that the
     proposal probably does not meet due process requirements.  

     (Commissioner Kio-Green returned to the meeting at 6:15 p.m.)

     Following some discussion, Commissioner Yordon moved to
     approve Option 3: To direct staff otherwise - "and word it
     that we adopt no policy and upon the first case challenge the
     ruling as unconstitutional and the adverse to the intent of
     representative government."  Commissioner Davis seconded the
     motion.  Commissioner Yordon clarified his motion:  "It is
     business as usual until somebody challenges us; we use that
     case as our entree' for constitutional challenge on this whole
     Snyder business."  Commissioner Yordon stated that he is
     prepared to give many good examples why he cannot
     appropriately represent his constituency with this law.

     The Board indicated that they hoped the legislation will
     overturn this ruling.

     Commissioner Kio-Green stated that it would be cautious to
     adopt official proceedings so that there will be an
     understanding of a quasi-judicial hearing and the process to
     be followed.

     The motion on the floor carried 5 - 2 (Commissioners Joanos
     and Kio-Green voted no).

20.  DISCUSSIONS OF LAKE JEAN DAM

     The Chairman noted that this item has been pulled and will be
     brought back on March 14, 1995.

21.  POLICIES FOR SALE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT BONDS

     The Board considered the County' Financial Advisory
     Committee's recommendation to adopt the Government Finance
     Officer's Association recommended practices as its policy
     governing the method of the sale of County bonds (for
     competitive or negotiated sales.)

     Mr. Richard Pinsky, 1653 Fernando, appeared and stated that he
     represents Pryer McClendon Accounts (an African/American-
     owned investment banking firm), and raised the issue:  why is
     there a compelling need to have a policy if the Board is
     already conducting negotiated and competitive sales.
               Commissioner Thaell moved and was duly seconded by
     Commissioner Host to approve Option 1 which is to adopt the
     GFOA recommended practices as Board policy:  The Board
     emphasized the importance of being able to conduct either a 
     negotiated sale or competitive sale.  Staff assured them that
     the policy would allow that.  See attached:

22.  APPOINTMENTS TO CULTURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION

     Commissioner Davis moved and was duly seconded by Commissioner
     Yordon to continue this item until the first meeting in March.

     Commissioner Yordon offered a substitute motion to approve the
     attached list provided in the agenda request (noting that two
     nominations are coming up in September) and made a commitment
     to Commissioner Davis that he would be supportive of whoever
     she nominates at that time.  Commissioner Davis seconded the
     motion which carried unanimously (Commissioner Kio-Green was
     not present).

     (Sharon Jefferson, Elise Pichard, Virginia Culpepper, Patrick
     Williams, Susan Fell)

     PUBLIC HEARINGS

23.  PUBLIC HEARING - LICENSES, BUSINESS REGULATIONS

     Pursuant to legal advertisement, a public hearing was
     conducted to consider adoption of the proposed amendment to
     the Peddler's Permit Ordinance.

     (In order to expeditiously issue peddler permits, the
     amendment replaces the Board of County Commissioners with the
     County Administrator or his\her designee as the approval
     mechanism.  County Attorney Thiele explained that there was
     previous sentiment of the Board to do away with the peddlers
     permit licensing procedure in its entirety.

     Commissioner Host moved and was duly seconded by Commissioner
     Yordon to rescind the ordinance.

     Following some discussion, Commissioner Host withdrew his
     motion and Commissioner Yordon withdrew his second.

     Commissioner Yordon moved, duly seconded by Commissioner
     Thaell and carried unanimously, to approve Option 1:  conduct
     the public on the proposed ordinance and adopt the proposed
     ordinance as is (Leon County Ordinance 95-1).

COUNTY ATTORNEY
a.   Announced that the public hearing on an amendment to Chapter
     8, Leon County Code of Laws, "Health and Human Services,"
     Sec., 8.67, "Financial Responsibility of Hospitals" which had
     been advertised for today has been cancelled, noting that the
     ad had already been run because of advertising requirements. 
     (See advertisement:)

b.   Referred to a disclaimer which he distributed last week to the
     Board.  County Attorney Thiele requested that the Board
     authorize him to execute and file the disclaimer (this is the
     result of Public Works coming across recordation of properties
     in favor of Leon  County's name).  Commissioner Yordon moved,
     duly seconded by Commissioner Host and carried unanimously, to
     authorize the execution and filing of the attached Dissent and
     Disclaimer:

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
     Circulated a memorandum from Mr. Rick Geshwiler, Chief of
     Comprehensive Planning, to reschedule the public hearing on
     the Comprehensive Plan, Cycle 95-1 amendments from March 14,
     1995 to April 11, 1995.  Commissioner Kio-Green moved, duly
     seconded by Commissioner Thaell and carried unanimously, to
     approve the change of public hearing schedule.

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
     Mrs. Jamie Featherstone, 1309 Airport Drive, appeared and
     explained that she is purchasing property (.60 acre) off
     Miccosukee Road, has obtained permits, septic tank and well
     have been installed, and she is now having a problem over a
     driveway.  She stated that it is to be a shared driveway and
     the neighbor has currently blocked it off, alleging that it is
     not legally a shared driveway since it is not half-way on her
     property.  She also stated that a telephone pole is in the
     middle of the driveway.  Mrs. Featherstone referred to plats
     and other information from the County and the realtor.  She
     stated that she cannot get to her property and requested the
     Board's assistance, advising that the closing date on the
     property is Friday. 

     Commissioner Thaell explained that another party (Mr. Roy
     Gardner) who attempted to purchase the same property
     approached him and explained that County Growth Management
     indicated that it was not an appropriate piece of property to
     place a mobile home on because it was urban fringe and there
     was an access problem, and yet the Featherstones obtained
     permits. 

     Commissioner Kio-Green moved, duly seconded by Commissioner
     Yordon and carried unanimously, that the County Administrator
     to move forward and resolve this issue as soon as possible and
     involve the County Attorney only if necessary, and that the
     party be authorized to remove trees if necessary for the
     driveway if the trees are the size as represented by the
     applicant, noting that it is a canopy road.

     Commissioner Thaell asked why the first individual, Mr.
     Gardner, not able to obtain permits on the property.  Mr.
     Howard Pardue, Growth and Environmental Management, advised
     that he would have to research the issue to obtain the facts
     and then advise the Board.

     (Commissioner Kio-Green left at approximately 6:46 p.m.)

DISCUSSION ITEMS BY COMMISSIONERS

COMMISSIONER YORDON
     Requested adoption of the attached resolution (R95-5) for
     "Nature Conservancy On Project 2000."  The Board concurred.

COMMISSIONER DAVIS
     Announced that this year's celebrity softball game will be
     held on Monday, March 27, 1995 at 6:00 p.m. at the FSU womens
     softball field; Commissioners should notify Commissioner Davis
     if they wish to participate.  

COMMISSIONER THAELL
     Suggested that a resolution be given to George and Clifton
     Lewis for their contributions to Leon County especially in the
     civil rights movement, and that recognition be inclusive of
     all their accomplishments over time.  The Board concurred.

COMMISSIONER JOANOS
     Noted that Commissioner Kio-Green had to leave early to go to
     the Capitol but asked him to bring an issue to the Board; the
     Tallahassee Museum of History and Natural Science will be
     having the pioneer breakfast on Saturday morning, April 22 and
     encouraged all to purchase tickets.

     There being no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.


                              APPROVED:                      
                                        Rudy Maloy
                                        Chairman




ATTEST:

                      
     Clerk of the Circuit Court