BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
                      LEON COUNTY, FLORIDA
                         REGULAR MEETING
                         APRIL 30, 1996


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

     The meeting opened with Invocation provided by the Reverend
Brant Copeland of First Presbyterian Church at the invitation of
Commissioner Thaell, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag.

PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS

     Ms. Amanda Host, on behalf of the Tallahassee Symphony
     Orchestra, presented Chairman Host and the Board of County
     Commissioners with commendations for making Tallahassee-Leon
     County the British Olympic training camp site.

     Chairman Host presented the attached resolution in recognition
     of National Public Works Week, May 19-25, 1996.  The Board was
     invited by representatives of National Public Works
     Association to a rodeo to be held on May 16, 1996, 12 Noon -
     8:00 p.m., at Old Bainbridge Road Park.

     Mr. Tom McPherson, Chairman of the Transportation Management
     Association, made a presentation to the Board on behalf of
     "B-Bopp-To-Work Week," May 13-17, 1996.

1.   RECOGNIZING EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

     The Board presented the attached resolution to Ms. Linda
     McCarthy, Program Director for Public Services, LeRoy Collins
     Leon County Public Library, as "Employee of the Month" for
     April 1996.

2.   PROMOTIONS AND NEW EMPLOYEES FOR MARCH/APRIL 1996

     Ms. Debbie Warren of the Human Services Department, introduced
     new Leon County employees for the months of March and April
     1996:  Lucy Shepard, Notcha Lockett, Kenneth Morrow, Duane
     Pace, Rachel Griswald, Theresa Harris, Samuel Mock II, Tiasha
     Grier, Georgina Medina, Charles Wu, Emmunella Lomothe, and
     Kenneth Rice.  It was noted that Mr. Peter Zanoni was promoted
     to Management and Budget Analyst I in the Office of Management
     and Budget.

     CONSENT AGENDA

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

3.   BILLS AND VOUCHERS SUBMITTED BY THE CLERK

     The Board approved the County bills and authorized the
     Chairman and the Clerk to issue the proper warrants:  (list)

4.   MINUTES APPROVAL

     The Board approved the following Minutes:  October 10, 1995;
     March 19 and April 9, 1996, Regular Meetings.

5.   RATIFICATION OF ACTION TAKEN AT GREENWAYS WORKSHOP

     The Board ratified the action taken at the Greenways Workshop
     on April 9, 1996, as described in the attached agenda request:

6.   FOLLOW-UP TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP

     At the workshop held on April 16, 1996, the Board discussed a
     draft economic development plan and many aspects of economic
     development.  The discussion included the need to have
     coordinated economic effort in Leon County, the need for
     aggressive marketing, the need to have infrastructure to
     support economic development, the need to review what other
     communities are doing, and the need to focus on the strengths
     of the universities-including Innovation Park.

     The Board ratified Board direction given at April 16, 1996,
     Economic Development Workshop:  To direct staff to work with
     Commissioner Joanos to develop a plan for Innovation Park to
     be presented for Board approval.

7.   BID AWARD FOR UNIFORM RENTAL SERVICES

     The Board awarded the bid to Unifirst, the low bidder, for
     uniform rental services for Leon County employees who are
     required to wear uniforms; the Chairman was authorized to
     execute the agreement.

8.   PLAT OF KINHEGA OAKS

     The Board approved the plat of Kinhega Oaks (a residential
     subdivision) and directed staff to proceed with recording in
     the Public Records of Leon County, and accepted a one-year
     maintenance agreement and surety device in the amount of
     $3,800, as recommended by the County engineer.

9.   HOME GRANT FOR DISASTER RELIEF FUNDING CYCLE

     The Board accepted the grant from the Florida Housing Finance
     Agency in the amount of $446,250 and authorized the Chairman
     to execute the grant contract and documents.  See attached
     agenda request:

10.  FY 1996/96 GRANT BUDGET FOR THE HOME PROGRAM

     The Board approved the attached budget amendment request for
     the FY 1995/96 HOME program.  The budget amendments will
     establish spending authority for the HOME programs which has
     funds to roll over from FY 1994\95 to FY 1995\96.

11.  SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING FOR PLAN AMENDMENT SETTLEMENT
     AGREEMENT/SOUTHEAST SECTOR

     The Board scheduled the Settlement Agreement/Plan Amendment
     95-1-015 Public Hearing for May 20, 1996 at 6:00 p.m. in the
     City Commission Chambers.

12.  RESOLUTION FOR TEMPORARY ACCESS/CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR
     CENTERVILLE ROAD

     Public Works staff is moving forward with the contract for
     placement of box culverts under Centerville Road.  A part of
     the project is to make modifications to two farm road
     crossings within the acquired drainage easement across
     Welaunee Planation (Powerhouse, Inc.).  Temporary access and
     temporary construction easements are required for the project. 
     An amendment to the petition for the eminent domain case
     against Welaunee Plantation (Powerhouse, Inc.) is necessary to
     secure temporary construction easements across Welaunee
     Plantation property.  A resolution is needed from the Board
     for the amendment to the petition.  Both the City of
     Tallahassee and Leon County staffs are scheduling culvert
     replacements at Shannon Lakes West, Shannon Lakes East and
     Centerville Road.  Both staffs are attempting to negotiate
     with Welaunee Plantation for access.  The Board adopted the
     attached Resolution (R96-09) which will allow the project to
     go forward if the two staffs are unable to negotiate the
     temporary access and temporary construction easement with
     Powerhouse, Inc.

GENERAL BUSINESS

13.  LAND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND FEE SCHEDULE RESOLUTION

     A resolution titled "Land Development Review and Approved Fee
     Schedule" is proposed to implement the streamlined Land
     Development Regulations Ordinance (No. 96-02).  

     Mr. Gary Johnson, Director of Growth and Environmental
     Management Department, called attention to page 3 of 5 under
     III, Subdivisions and Site and Development Plans (B),
     Subdivision Exemptions items 1 through 6; and stated that the
     original scheduled amounts should be $50 less than indicated;
     the figures that are listed is what staff is proposing.  Mr.
     Johnson explained that there is no net increase since other
     areas have been reduced.  Mr. McDevitt, Growth and
     Environmental Management, explained the reduction of fees in
     other areas which offset the increases. 

     County Administrator Alam indicated that if the issue is
     continued, a legislative format would be brought back showing
     the proposed fee and the current fee schedule.

     Commissioner Thaell requested that staff determine how other
     counties collect data on fee-support as opposed to ad valorem
     funding.  Mr. Johnson explained that staff is currently
     attempting to obtain information, although it is difficult to
     obtain since operations and fee structures of other counties
     are vastly different.  Commissioner Thaell indicated that he
     would like to see more burden placed on the users of this
     system rather than the general public.

     Mr. George E. Lewis, II, 203-6 Gadsden Street, appeared and
     referred to the legislative intent of the resolution, and
     indicated that there is an exemption provision in the prior
     resolution that is lacking in the proposed one.

     Mrs. Clifton Lewis, 3117 Okeeheepkee Road, appeared and
     indicated that in the past both exemptions and fee schedules
     have not always been adhered to, and suggested that it be
     further evaluated.   Mrs. Lewis also referred to impact fees,
     the Board's approval of a plat presented by Mr. Leon Tulley on
     April 23rd, and alleged that "staff presented the ordinance in
     a different way than the intent" and that it involved
     "misrepresentation."

     Commissioner Kio-Green suggested that some of the proposed
     fees were out of line, but since the new land development
     regulation ordinance becomes effective at midnight tonight, it
     was necessary that fees be in place.


               Commissioner Kio-Green moved to adopt the attached Land
     Development Review and Approved Fee Schedule Resolution (R96-
11), with the understanding that a further analysis be brought
     back, at a later date, for more modification.  Commissioner
     Yordon seconded the motion which carried 6 - 1 (Commissioner
     Joanos voted in opposition).  The Board indicated that a
     workshop on the issue should be scheduled.

     Commissioner Joanos referred to comments made and stated that
     last week's discussions did not revolve around the issue of 
     "trustworthiness," but rather the "interpretation of the law."

14.  INCORPORATION OF WOODVILLE AS MUNICIPALITY/STRAW BALLOT

     The next item of business was consideration of a straw ballot
     for either the September or November elections on the
     incorporation of Woodville as a municipality.

     Mr. Dan McGee, resident of Woodville, appeared and presented
     a map of the area, and stated that the citizens in Woodville
     are desirous of incorporation so they can make their own
     decisions regarding taxes, utilities, etc., and can avoid
     further encroachment by the City of Tallahassee.

     Ms. Cindy Horne, citizen of Woodville, stated that the
     community wishes to enforce their "sense of community" in
     Woodville and move toward economic development.  Ms. Horne
     explained that town meetings have been held, but felt the
     straw ballot will give a clear indication of the "will of the
     people."

     Commissioner Kio-Green indicated that there might not be true
     indications with a straw ballot unless other community
     meetings are held to give further information regarding rights
     and responsibilities of a municipality such as taxing, growth
     planning, fire protection, etc.

     Some Board members indicated that they would like to see a
     signed petition prior to having a straw ballot.

     Commissioner Davis moved and was duly seconded by Commissioner
     Kio-Green to approve Option 2:  Direct the County Attorney's
     Office to draft a straw ballot on the incorporation of
     Woodville as a municipality, and authorize and direct the
     Supervisor of Elections to place the issue on the November
     1996 ballot.  

     Commissioner Yordon suggested that the residents conduct a
     town meeting with information provided on the pros and cons of
     incorporation, and then bring the issue back to the
     Commission.  He explained that a petition was not as important
     to him as getting a sense of the community's feelings. 
     Commissioner Yordon indicated that he would be willing to
     attend the town meeting.  

     Commissioner Joanos offered a friendly amendment to "direct
     the County Attorney to draft a potential straw ballot on the
     incorporation of Woodville as a municipality, and upon final
     approval by the County Commission, and allow you (Woodville)
     two months to bring forth evidence that there is a need or a
     desire, and upon that final approval, direct the Supervisor of
     Elections to place the issue on the November 1996 ballot." 
     Commissioner Kio-Green accepted the friendly amendment and
     requested that Mr. McGee/Ms. Horne get in touch with the
     League of Cities and others that may be able to provide
     detailed information; suggested that County budget staff help
     educate and participate in small group discussions so that
     residents understand some ramifications of incorporation.  The
     motion carried unanimously.

     Chairman Host requested that when the language for the straw
     ballot is drawn up, that it not indicate competition with the
     City of Tallahassee.  The Board asked that they be notified of
     the town meeting.

     Chairman Host restated the motion and the friendly amendment:
     "direct the County Attorney to draft a potential straw ballot
     on the incorporation of Woodville as a municipality and
     authorize the group to spend 60 days, bringing back, having a
     public hearing, bringing that back, and then upon final
     approval of the Board, to authorize and direct the Supervisor
     of Elections to place the issue on the November 1996 ballot." 
     The motion carried unanimously.

     Mr. McGee invited the Board to participate in the Woodville
     Methodist Church Centennial Celebration this weekend.

15.  RANKING OF FIRMS FOR GRANT WRITING SERVICES RFP

     Commissioner Yordon moved and was duly seconded by
     Commissioner Thaell to authorize the County Administration to
     seek to negotiate a contract with Langton Associates as the
     top-ranked respondent to the Request For Proposal (RFP); in
     the event of a failure to negotiate a satisfactory contract,
     staff would undertake negotiations with the second or third
     ranked firms as provided by the RFP.

     The Board agreed that the appropriate time to review the
     option of in-house grant writing versus RFP would be during
     budget workshops.

     The motion on the floor carried 5 - 2 (Commissioners Host and
     Kio-Green voted in opposition).

16.            APPOINTMENTS TO FORT BRADEN COMMUNITY CENTER BOARD OF
     DIRECTORS

     Commissioner Kio-Green reappointed Charlotte Cooksey.
     Commissioner Joanos reappointed Roy Grissett.
     Commissioner Yordon reappointed Myrtle Prosser.
     Commissioner Maloy reappointed Jane Sauls.

PUBLIC HEARING

17.  PUBLIC HEARING - GROVELAND HILLS DRIVE PAVING PROJECT

     Pursuant to legal advertisement, the final public hearing was
     conducted on the special improvement assessment roll for
     Groveland Hills Drive.  Special improvements to Groveland
     Hills Drive were implemented under Leon County Ordinance 82-
45.  The paving of this road has been completed.  During the
     April 9, 1996 meeting the Board approved the special
     improvements assessment roll for the project and authorized
     staff to schedule the final public hearing for April 30th.

     Mr. William T. Chapman, 1103 Missionwood Lane, appeared and
     explained that he opposed the project in December of 1992, at
     which time he initiated a lawsuit.  He alleged that the
     resolution is not accurate in that it states that there was no
     opposition to the project.  The County Attorney advised that
     the final resolution would not contain that language.  Mr.
     Chapman explained that his sister, Jane Latina, has access to
     her lot from Buck Lake Road, but has had no access provided
     from Groveland Hills Drive, and has been assessed the full
     share of the cost.  He referred to other areas of the project
     which he did not feel was equitable, and requested that the
     Board table this issue and verify his allegations.

     Mr. Eugene Sadler, 642 Groveland Hills, explained that over
     the years he has actively pursued the project, he and others
     in this endeavor followed the guidelines under Leon County
     Ordinance 82-45 (two-thirds, two-thirds paving ordinance).  He
     explained that the majority of people in the area agreed to be
     assessed on the "per lot basis" (per share) rather than the
     front footage assessment.  Mr. Sadler explained that one
     property owner, Mr. Bob Brown, does not actually have front
     footage on Groveland Hills Road but lives on a road that runs 
     off of Groveland Hills Road, and was not assessed any costs. 
     Mr. Sadler stated that at one time Mr. Brown indicated that he
     would be willing to pay a full share of the cost since he uses
     the road.  Commissioner Yordon explained that he would
     approach Mr. Brown on this issue.




               Mr. Jerry Miller, 462 Groveland Hills, explained that he
     purchased the property after the process began and that he
     gave up ten extra feet of his property so that a portion of
     the property across the street would not have to be condemned. 
     He stated that he believes certain things that were to have
     taken place during construction were not done; such as
     extending pipes down to the railroad right-of-way, placement
     of a barrier (architectural design) to prevent the public from
     accessing Piney Z from the railroad, addressing erosion, etc. 
     The Board explained that the road will be maintained by the
     County from now on, and some of the issues would be addressed. 
     Commissioner Yordon advised Mr. Miller to call his Aide to
     scheduled an appointment; he will be willing to look at the
     situation and bring back the issues to the Commission.   

     Mr. Fred White of 1512 Groveland Drive, appeared and explained
     that he did not vote in favor of the road, but commended the
     work done on the road.  Mr. White stated that the cost is
     above what was originally stated and urged the Board to
     continue this issue to address various problems.  He
     circulated a copy of the original petition and the petitions
     of persons objecting to the paving.

     Ms. Elizabeth Beck, 175 Dawn Lauren Lane, appeared and
     explained that she does not live on Groveland Hills but owns
     land on the road, and signed the original petition.  She
     stated that at the time, she was not aware that her property
     would be assessed.

     Commissioner Yordon moved and was duly seconded by
     Commissioner Joanos to approve Options 1 and 2: Conduct the
     final public hearing, and adopt the attached resolution (R96-
10) imposing Special Improvement Assessment Liens. 
     Commissioner Thaell requested that paragraph seven be deleted:
     "Whereas, there having been no objections or defenses filed or
     presented to the Board regarding said assessments."  The Board
     concurred. 

     The motion on the floor carried 6 - 1 (Commissioner Kio-Green
     voted in opposition).

COUNTY ATTORNEY
     Referred to his memorandum regarding McCollum v. Leon County
     which involves a false imprisonment case of the Sheriff's
     Department.  The County Attorney recommended that the County
     not accept the settlement offer of $100,000.  Commissioner
     Yordon moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Thaell and carried
     unanimously, to accept the County Attorney's recommendation to
     decline the settlement offer.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
     At the request of the County Administrator, Public Information
     Officer Catherine Arnold-Sportelli provided an update on
     Legislative Priority Issues. 

     Commissioner Yordon encouraged the Board to contact Senator
     Thomas, Representative Turnbull, and the local delegation
     urging them to continue pursuing the $400,000 for JARC.  He
     requested that Ms. Arnold-Sportelli provide a list of the
     committee members. 

     Commissioner Maloy urged the Board to contact their
     representatives urging them to support the "Presumption of
     Correctness" House Bill.

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
     Mrs. Clifton Lewis, 3117 Okeeheepkee Road, appeared before the
     Board on various issues including a recent press conference
     called by Commissioner Kio-Green.

DISCUSSION ITEMS BY COMMISSIONERS

COMMISSIONER DAVIS
a.   Announced that visitors from Ecuador will be discussing the
     diminishing rain forests in Ecuador on CNN next Saturday.  The
     Board adopted a resolution for the visitors.

b.   Requested that citizens be aware of the employment situation
     at Quincy Farms.

COMMISSIONER KIO-GREEN
a.   Reported that she has received complaints about the
     "inconvenient" location of the recycling containers at the
     Fort Braden roll-off site, and asked that it be reconfigured
     to make it more accessible.  Commissioner Kio-Green also asked
     that staff look into posting signs at the roll-off sites
     informing the public of the cost savings realized with
     recycling versus "throwing away."  She also reported that she
     still hears reports of people outside the County using the
     roll-off sites, and asked that staff consider using the same
     system used at Woodville at other sites.

b.   Referred to attached memorandum from the County Attorney dated
     April 25, 1996, regarding the lien on the Woodmont Pond
     property.  Commissioner Kio-Green referred to Board action on
     February 13, 1996 and her "friendly amendment" that the County
     Attorney provide information on "legal ownership rights."  The
     Board requested that this information be provided on May 14,
     1996 as an agenda item.  The County Attorney will take no
     action on the foreclosure in the interim.

COMMISSIONER MALOY
     Expressed appreciation to Ms. Catherine Arnold-Sportelli for
     her hard work during this Legislative session and to the
     County's lobbyist for having been accessible.  Commissioner
     Maloy requested that a final report be provided at the end of
     the session

COMMISSIONER THAELL
a.   Referred to his memorandum dated April 29, 1996, on Old
     Magnolia Road.  Commissioner Thaell reported that he has asked
     Public Works to work with him in producing an alternative
     design that would possibly lower speed limits and reduce the
     number of curves, in order to save more trees.  The Board
     concurred.

b.   Commissioner Thaell proposed a policy revision for pulling
     Consent Agenda items from the agenda as explained in his
     memorandum dated April 29, 1996.  This would involve a
     deadline for pulling items from the agenda and a requirement
     that it be done in writing.  The Board took no action on this
     issue, although Chairman Host stated that more attention would
     be given to the scheduling of the Consent Agenda.

COMMISSIONER YORDON
     Stated that the County Administrator and the County Attorney
     have been publicly accused of certain offenses by Commissioner
     Kio-Green.  He stated that he wishes to communicate to the
     public that certain views expressed by Commissioner Kio-Green
     are not shared by the entire Commission.  Commissioner Yordon
     stated that he feels that staff did nothing inappropriately
     and that he fully supports the County Administrator and the
     County Attorney.    

     Chairman Host referred to a press conference called by
     Commissioner Kio-Green and recommended that protocols for
     expressing concerns a commissioner might have should be
     developed so that there would be a process to resolve those
     concerns.  He suggested that the County Administrator and the
     County Attorney determine what other counties are doing and
     formulate a process that commissioners will be comfortable
     with.

     Commissioner Kio-Green responded by stating that this is the
     first time that she has called a press conference and that she
     is aware of numerous times that commissioners have called
     press conferences.  She advised that in doing so, she was
     acting in her individual capacity as an elected official. 
     Commissioner Green further stated that she has initiated
     conversations regarding information lacking on certain items,
     and advised that the commissioners can only hold two
     individuals responsible, the County Attorney and the County
     Administrator.
               The Board entered into some discussion regarding the previous
     plat approval of Mr. Leon Tulley.  Commissioner Kio-Green
     advised that certain information from staff was incorrect, and
     that she hopes that there will be investigation on certain
     issues. 

     Commissioner Thaell stated that if there are allegations
     against the County Attorney and the County Administrator, it
     should be brought to the Board for a full and complete
     understanding.  Commissioner Thaell stated that he had no
     reason to doubt the competency and integrity of Senior staff.

     Commissioner Joanos voiced objection to a commissioner making
     public allegations.  Commissioner Maloy expressed confidence
     in the County Administrator and the County Attorney.

     The Board took no action on the issue.

CHAIRMAN HOST
a.   Announced that the County Home Page now carries hurricane
     warnings and commended those who designed the addition.

b.   Requested adoption of a resolution for "Small Business
     Development Week" and the Board concurred.

c.   Announced that this weekend the opening song for the Kentucky
     Derby will be "My Old Kentucky Home."

     There being no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

                                   APPROVED:                     
                                             Bruce J. Host
                                             Chairman





ATTEST:







                                   
     Clerk of the Circuit Court