A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

october 7, 1975

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners convened in regular session on Tuesday, October 7, 1975, in the Commissioners’ Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida, at 9:00 a.m.  Present were:  Jim Hoskinson, Chairman; Thomas J. Windram; Glenn C. Burhans; C.A. Deems; and James R. Carson, Jr.  Others present were:  Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; and Andrea Gambrell, Deputy Clerk.

The Invocation was given by Glenn C. Burhans, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by C.A. Deems.

maps and plats

Mr. Donoghue appeared before the Board regarding the Plat of Rutledge Village.  He stated that the Board had already approved a Plat of Rutledge but that Mr. Rutledge now feels it would be financially impossible to fill in the water filled borrow pit which is located in the middle of his development.  Therefore, Mr. Rutledge has submitted to the Board a plan in which there is a one way road located around this pit.

Michael Donoghue stated that this does not meet the standards of the Subdivision rules and regulations and was concerned about the County’s liability in this matter.  Mr. Willett was also present and stated that his main concern was the County’s liability because this borrow pit would be surrounded by public owned land and the possibility of the residents, in future years, returning to the County requesting that it maintain this borrow pit and keep it clean.

Mr. Ford stated that according to the drawings submitted there is a 90 degree embankment and that the County could be liable for an accident or drowning should it approve this plan knowing that a danger exists to the public.

Discussion was held on different methods which could be used to protect the public from this hazard yet allowing Mr. Rutledge to develop his property.  The Board stated that if the roads were private could it not be liable?  Mr. Ford informed the Board that it could still be held as a defendant because it would have approved this development knowing that a hazardous situation existed.

Mr. Benny Jones from the Lake County Health Department was also present at this meeting and stated that he did not have time to study the plan, but that there were certain regulations that must be met regarding the placement of the septic tank if individual wells were to be located on each parcel of property.

Mr. Rutledge appeared before the Board and stated that he would be willing to move the road farther away from the borrow pit giving more right of way footage and would also slope the embankment 2 to 1 to relieve the safety hazard as well as work with the various departments in conforming to the regulations and requirements needed to prepare a new plat of Rutledge Village that would be acceptable to everyone concerned.

Commr. Hoskinson stated that many of the problems would have to be worked out with the Subdivision Advisory Committee, Health Department, Pollution Control Department and the Engineering Department and that the only decision the Board needs to make at this time would be whether or not it is willing to grant a variance to the Subdivision Rules and Regulations to allow a road to be built around this borrow pit.  On a motion by Commr. Deems seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved that a variance be granted to Mr. Rutledge on the conditions that:  a full 66 foot strip be given for the roads with 33 feet in each traveling lane; that the plat acknowledges that the road is One Way only, that the slope on the canal, borrow pit or drainage ditch be on a slope of 3 to 1 on all points of the shore; that the plat show on its face that all the areas of the canal are not dedicated to the public nor will it be maintained by the County; and, that safety features will be installed regarding the road and borrow pit, canal, or drainage ditch as required by the County Engineer and will comply with all the requirements of the Health Department and the Pollution Control Department.

public health

Doctor Thomas Langley, Chairman of the Emergency Medical Services Council, appeared before the Board for approval of the application for Emergency Medical Services Funding.  He stated that the application is made out in the same manner as it was last year.  At this time he presented to the Board letters of commitment for matching funds from Leesburg General Hospital, Leesburg Fire Department, Lake Community Hospital and Waterman Memorial Hospital.  Dr. Langley stated that the City of Leesburg will need two ambulances as well as two life pack units through this grant.

On a motion by Commr. Carson second by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign the State Emergency Medical Services Project Agreement page 1 and page 2 as presented to the Board by Doctor Thomas Langley.

soil surveys

Mr. Jerry Joiner appeared before the Board regarding the by-laws to the Resource Conservation and Development Project.  The objection to the by-laws raised by the Board was the authorization of voting by proxy.  Commr. Hoskinson stated that it would be better if there were appointed alternates to the members serving on the Board so that if it was impossible for a Board member to attend, the alternate would be able to express the views of the absent member.

On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Deeds and carried unanimously, the Board requested that the Clerk write to all seven counties involved pointing out Lake County’s suggested amendment to the by-laws of the Resource Conservation and Development Project.

planning and zoning

Michael Willett presented to the Board a request from Mr. Thomas Coates and Mr. Mark D. Cook for permission to live in a mobile home while their conventional home is being built.  On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the above requests were approved subject to the proper bond being furnished and provided the mobile home is removed immediately upon the completion of the conventional home or upon the direction of the Board of County Commissioners.

minutes

On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the minutes of the meeting of the August 13, 1973 were approved as amended.

On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the minutes of August 19, 1975, meeting were approved as submitted.

county tax collector

Mr. T. Keith Hall, Tax Collector, appeared before the Board regarding the purchase of a mailing machine with extensive capabilities which are needed for the types of mailing done by his office.  The cost of this machine will be $15,619.  He stated that the sole supplier of this equipment is Pitney Bowes and that he can receive immediate delivery of the equipment.  On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the purchase of the above mentioned equipment from the budget of the Tax Collector and that it be properly tagged with a County Number when the equipment is received.

minutes

On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the minutes of September 2, 1975 as amended.

On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the minutes of the meeting of September 9, 1975 were approved as amended.

On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the minutes of the meeting of September 16, 1975 were approved as amended.

state agencies

Commr. Hoskinson stated that there has been discussion between the Public Defender’s Office and the State Attorney regarding the unused office space allocated to the State Attorney’s office.  Commr. Deems stated that Mr. Gordon Oldham, State Attorney, would be utilizing this office space in the near future.  Commr. Hoskinson stated that it was suggested another temporary office be built on the fourth floor for the Public Defender’s Office.  Commr. Hoskinson suggested that the Board adjourn for lunch a few minutes earlier to enable the Board members to view the situation.

recess and reassembly

At 11:50 A.M. the Chairman announced that the Board of County Commissioners would adjourn for lunch at the Silver Lake Golf and Country Club.  The public and press were invited to attend on a Dutch treat basis.

license and permits

On a motion by Commr. Deems seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the following Utility and Driveway Permits were approved:

NO.                 PERMITTEE                                      PURPOSE                   ROAD NUMBER

 

744                  Florida Telephone Corp.                    Aerial Cable                           S-44A

745                  Florida Telephone Corp.                    Aerial wire                              S-455

746                  Florida Telephone Corp.                    Buried cable                           1-7310

                                                                                                                                    1-7807

747                  Florida Telephone Corp.                    Buried cable                           1-8010

4-240               Florida Power Corporation                Overhead wire                        S-437

5-241               Florida Gas Company                        Gas Main                                S-19A

5-242               Sumter Electric Cooperative              KV Line                                  5-7976

2-243               Sumter Electric Cooperative              Distribution Line                    2-2503

5-244               Sumter Electric Cooperative              KV Distrib. Line                     5-7581

 

DRIVEWAY PERMITS

 

4-130               Plymouth Rock Enterprise, Inc.                                                         4-3987

1-131               Edward L. Fox                                                                                    S-466

4-132               Herbert E. Bronson                                                                             4-4298

4-133               Shop & Go Inc.                                                                                   SR-S437

 

Commr. Carson abstained from the discussion and the vote because he is a member of the Board of Directors of the Florida Telephone Corporation and has filed the necessary Conflict of Interest forms with the Ethics Committee in Tallahassee.

roads-subdivision

The County Engineer appeared before the Board regarding the roads in Orange Blossom Gardens, Unit 11.  On a motion by Commr. Deems seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, upon the recommendation of the County Engineer the Board accepted the roads in Orange Blossom Gardens, Unit 11 into the County Maintained System and approved for the maintenance bond to be released.

maps and plats

Mr. Donoghue brought before the Board the approval of the Plat of Sorrento Shores Subdivision, First Addition.  Mr. Ford stated that there were problems involved with the mortgage release and that this would have to be postponed at this time.  Therefore, no formal action was taken at this time.

roads-county

Mr. Donoghue presented to the Board the cost estimate of $2,688 for repair of Foxfire Lane.  On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the cost estimate as submitted by the County Engineer and authorized the work to begin upon the total cost of the repair to the road being paid for by the residents and the receipt of this money by the Finance Department.  The County will not be responsible for the continued maintenance of this road.

Mr. Donoghue brought to the Board a request from the Bassville Fire Department for the County to place signs along the road near its fire station warning people of entering emergency vehicles.  On a motion by Commr. Deems seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the County to supply the requested signs to the Bassville Park Fire Department at a cost of  $78.91 which will be absorbed by the County and the Bassville Park Fire Department will be responsible for their placement.

municipalities

Michael Donoghue brought to the attention of the Board a drainage problem involving property around Dykes Lake.  On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to supply 540 feet of 30 inch concrete pipe to correct this problem at a cost of $5,572.80 subject to the cost of this piping being shared between the City of Leesburg and Lake County.

roads – state

The County Engineer presented to the Board for its approval the Typical Section Data Sheet of S-452A submitted by the Department of Transportation showing a 22 foot width.  On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board directed the County Engineer to write the Department of Transportation informing them that the Board of County Commissioners would like to have a width of 24 feet on the Typical Section of S-452A.

roads-county

Michael Donoghue informed the Board that Hawthorne at Leesburg has agreed to give $6,000 toward the repair of Hollendal Road.  Mr. Donoghue expressed the desire to pave the road.  Discussion was held.  On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the $6,000 offered by Hawthorne at Leesburg for the repair of Hollendal Road and instructed the County Engineer to inquire as to the possibility of the extension of the resurfacing contract with Marion Asphalt to include the paving of this road with a one inch hot mix treatment.

roads-county

The County Engineer presented to the Board a request from Hawthorne at Leesburg to close the Prescriptive Road that runs parallel to Hollendal Road in District #2.  This was referred to the County Attorney and to the County Engineer for further investigation.

contracts and agreements

Mr. Donoghue presented to the Board a proposed agreement from Orange County regarding their Landfill located in Tangerine.  Mr. Ford, County Attorney, reviewed the agreement at this time and stated that it seemed to be in order and that it also included the stipulation of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners that Lake County citizens be allowed to use this landfill with the understanding that these citizens would have to comply with Orange County’s rules and regulations as well as payment of fees involving this landfill on the same basis as Orange County residents.  On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the above agreement between Lake County and Orange County regarding the Tangerine Landfill.

The Board directed the County Engineer to inform the proper authorities in Orange County that the agreement met with the approval of the Board of County Commissioners and requested that a formal agreement be drawn and properly signed.  On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign the above mentioned agreement when it is received from Orange County.

roads-state

Mr. Donoghue presented to the Board a letter from Mr. William Higdon expressing an interest in the possible purchase of property belonging to the County on Highway 50.  Discussion was held.  The County Engineer was instructed to contact Mr. Higdon and inform him that the County will not be interested in the sale of this property until after the completion of Highway 50.

machinery and equipment

The County Engineer presented to the Board a request from the Sunrise Workshop to have the County pave a portion of a road leading into their facility and a parking lot under an Interlocal agreement with the City of Leesburg.  Mr. Donoghue informed the Board that the cost of doing this work would be $11,550.  On a motion by Commr. Deems seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request of the Sunrise Workshop.

road closings

On a motion by Commr. Deems seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the advertisement for vacating a portion of the Reeves Subdivision in Sorrento on November 4, 1975 at 2:00 P.M.

landfills

Mr. Donoghue presented to the Board a letter from the Department of Environmental Regulations listing a certain standard that must be met at the Umatilla and Astatula Landfill in order to obtain a temporary permit.  Mr. Donoghue informed the Board that if the County did not try to meet the suggested standards these landfills would be closed.  Discussion was held.  On a motion by Commr. Burhans seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the County Engineer to sign the letter of agreement stating that the County would attempt to bring the above mentioned landfill sites up to the standards listed by the Department of Environmental Regulations.

roads-county

The County Engineer presented to the Board a cost estimate of $52 for requested repairs to North Road in the Ocala Forest Campsites #1.  On a motion by Commr. Burhans seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the cost estimate for North Road and authorized the work to be done when the Finance Department receives the total amount of the cost estimate from Mrs. Ray Price who has requested the repairs.  The County is under no obligation for the continued maintenance of the road.

At this time Mr. Ford reported to the Board on the meetings he has had involving the drainage problem on Donnelly Street in Mount Dora.  He suggested that the Board adopt a resolution requesting that the Department of Transportation obtain an appraisal of the entire piece of property as well as an appraisal of the property excluding the house and a 100 by 150 foot lot.

On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board adopted a resolution requesting an appraisal be made of the property involving the drainage problem on Donnelly Street in Mount Dora as stated by the County Attorney and that the cost of this appraisal be taken from the Secondary Road Fund.

county employees

On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Donald Butler employed on the County Survey Crew, to attend three weeks of training for the Air Force from October 27, 1975 to November 14, 1975.

roads-maintenance

Mr. Donoghue presented to the Board a suggestion to eliminate curbing where ground will permit percolation.  Discussion was held.  It was the feeling of the Board that it would like to handle such a decision on an individual case basis rather than the elimination of this requirement on an open basis.

landfill

Mr. Donoghue reported to the Board that it would cost approximately $79,000 to prepare, as a transfer station, the piece of property being given to Lake County by the Division of Forestry.  The Board of County Commissioners felt that a suitable piece of property could be purchased for a lesser amount and, therefore, authorized Commr. Burhans and the Engineer to locate an adequate site and present a recommendation to the Board.

right of way – easements

Mr. Donoghue stated that he had received a request from Mrs. Steve Reddy, residing on Eldorado Drive, to extend a culvert.  Discussion was held.  The Board directed the County Engineer to inform Mrs. Reddy that the County would extend the culvert provided that the property owner absorb the total cost of the work.  At this time, however, the County Engineer did not have a cost estimate to present to the Board.

roads-county

Discussion was held regarding the sand mine operation of Shands and Baker in South Lake County and the closing of a road in the area used by Lake County on a prescriptive basis.  There was some confusion on what was proposed to the Board by representatives of Shands and Baker when they appeared before the Board on November 19, 1974.  The Board requested that the County Engineer and the County Attorney research the minutes and report back to the Board.

road-closing

On a motion by Commr. Deems seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved to advertise the closing of a road in the Golden Heights Subdivision, Third Addition on November 4, 1975 at 2:00 P.M.

roads-county

On a motion by Commr. Burhans seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the check from Fannie Munro in the amount of $26 and approved for the Public Works Department to do one hour of grading work on Dexter Road requested by Mrs. Munro.

roads-subdivision

Mr. Donoghue presented to the Board a revised cost estimate involving the requested work at Ravenswood Park Subdivision.  On a motion by Commr. Deems seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the cost estimate of $18,435 for Ravenswood Subdivision on a 1/3 - 2/3 cost participation basis and authorized the Public Works Department to begin the work after the residents’ share of the funds needed were received by the Finance Department and approved that these roads be taken into the County maintained system upon completion of the work and meeting County Standards.

roads-county

On a motion by Commr. Burhans seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the repairs to be made on Patio Point in Clermont as requested by Mr. William Eyerly provided that the total cost of the work done is paid for by Mr. Eyerly and authorized the work to begin when the Finance Department receives the funds covering the total cost of the said repairs.  Also, the County is not responsible for the continued maintenance of this road.

animals

Mr. Donoghue brought to the attention of the Board that according to the County Ordinance dog tags will have to be purchased in November by the residents of Lake County owning dogs.  Discussion was held regarding what type of tag should be purchased.  On a motion by Commr. Deems seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved the purchase of 5000 dog tags at a cost not to exceed $.07 apiece.

holidays

On a motion by Commr. Deems seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board of County Commissioners approved for Friday, December 26, 1975 to be added to the list of approved holidays for Lake County employees for 1975.

communications

Commr. Carson presented to the Board a letter from the Town of Lady Lake informing the Board of County Commissioners that its Fire Department would not respond to calls outside its City Limits.  This was read and filed in Board of County Commissioners under Fire Districts.

fairgrounds

Commr. Windram stated that he had been contacted by Mr. Keith Shamrock who is Chairman of the drive to raise money for a new stadium in the City of Eustis.  He stated that Mr. Shamrock would like to hold a benefit in the Expo Building at the Lake County Fairgrounds and requested that the standard charges be waived for the use of this building.  Commr. Windram stated that this benefit was expected to help raise $70,000 which would be turned over to the Lake County School Board for the purpose of building a new stadium for the Eustis High School.  Commr. Windram stated that he did not believe that the charges should be waived in the normal requests by charitable and nonprofit organizations, but that this benefit would be raising a considerable amount of money to be turned over to the School Board for capital expenditure and due to this fact, Commr. Windram felt it warranted special consideration.  Discussion was held.  The Board members felt that it would be better for such a request regarding the waiving of these fees be received from the Lake County School Board since it would be the recipient of the funds.

On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board approved for the standard charges for the rental of the Expo Building at the Lake County Fairgrounds be waived for this benefit subject to this request coming from the Lake County School Board.  Commr. Carson and Commr. Deems voted “no.”

allocations

The Clerk presented to the Board a letter from Mr. Ramon Ubieta of the Lake Sumter Mental Health Care Center regarding the reluctancy of the Board of County Commissioners to participate in the operation of the Meals on Wheels Program under the direction of the Lake Community Action Association.  This was referred to the County Attorney.

communications

Commr. Hoskinson presented to the Board a letter from Sidney Martin, Chairman of the Ad Hoc Subcommittee on District Mental Health Boards regarding a meeting at the Alachua County Courthouse on October 15, 1975, to discuss various points involving the County Government and the District Mental Health Board.  The Board requested that the County Attorney respond to the letter informing Mr. Martin that Lake County feels that since it has no input into the Rules and Regulations of the Mental Health Program because it is State Controlled it should therefore be State funded.

bonds

On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the following Contractor Bonds were approved:

3-76                 Clyde A. Stoffel dba Stoffel Plumbing, Inc.

5-76                 Arthur L. Miller dba Miller Construction Co., Inc.

31-76               George T. Jarvis dba Jarvis Heating & Air

32-76               Robert D. Smith

43-76               Hungerford Homes, Inc., & W. S. Martin

43-76               Hungerford Homes, Inc., & A. A. Hungerford

45-75               Andrew T. Stefl

121-76             Robert P. Hottinger

126-76             David A. Dunstan dba Dunstan & Son

138-76             Lyle Tinney

152-76             Billy J. Monn

165-76             Harvey L. Spears dba Harvey Spears General Contractor, Inc.

166-76             Lester G. Butler

192-76             Howard Ehler dba Ehler Construction Co., Inc.

196-76             Norman George Shrode dba Shrode Plumbing & Mechanical Co.

239-76             Luther B. Johnson dba L.B.J. Contractor

246-76             Robert D. Walker

337-76             Thomas E. Walker dba Jim Walter Homes, Inc.

409-76             Roy Crawford

504-76             Norman S. Suter

539-76             Fred C. Kuhlman dba Florida Coating, Inc.

573-76             Dutton Air Conditioning, Inc.

797-76             Edward B. Plotner dba Plotner’s Aluminum

802-76             Leroy C. Ringsmith

893-76             Ray Robbins dba Harper Plumbing & Heating Co.

904-76             Jimmie Tamsett

905-76             George Jacobs

935-76             Vaughn R. Snell

978-76             Calvin Kenneth Southwell dba Ken’s Plumbing, Inc.

1055-76           William C. Stone dba Stone Aluminum

1092-76           Wayne Austin dba Austin’s Exterior Cleaning & Painting

1095-76           Raymond Olds

1117-76           William R. Hudson dba Central Mobilaire, Inc.

1235-76           E. C. Cook dba E.C. Cook Mobile Home Cool Seal & Repair

1245-76           George Vining

1298-76           Harry Berner

1299-76           R. E. Allison

1300-76           Thomas R. Barnhardt

1301-76           Approved Electric Co., Inc.

1302-76           John W. Coffey

1303-76           Donald H. Burchnell dba Don’t Electric

1304-76           Eulice L. Murphy, Jr.

1305-76           Jeffery Gitomer dba Dora Pines Mobile Home Park

1306-76           Philip D. Jorgensen dba Mark Construction Company

1307-76           James Mallamas dba Mount Plymouth Builders, Inc.

1308-76           Stewart A. Daniels

1309-76           Charles R. Coleman dba Gulley Construction

1311-76           Howard H. Hewitt dba Square G. Construction Company

1312-76           Edwin Padgett dba Padgett Enterprises, Inc.

1313-76           A. Allyn Stevens dba R.C. Stevens Construction Co., Inc.

1314-76           Robert J. Nali

1315-76           Richard Ocepek dba Plymouth Rock Industries, Inc.

1316-76           Richard C. Craig

3117-76           Plaza Electric Company, Inc.

 

east central flORida regional planning council

Commr. Burhans reported to the Board that he had been informed by Tallahassee that Mr. Horace Williams would not be allowed to serve on the Manpower Planning council because he did not meet the unemployment requirement to represent the public sector.  Commr. Burhans stated that he would like to appoint Mr. Robert Lee Graham of Leesburg to serve in the capacity previously held by Mr. Williams.  This met with the Board’s approval.  Commr Burhans requested the Clerk to write Mr. Williams a letter thanking him for his service on the Manpower Planning Council.

bonds

On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the following Contractor Bonds were cancelled:

166-76             Lester G. Butler

196-75             George Shrode Plumbing

265-75             Colorcrete of Leesburg

303-75             Les Arnold dba Mount Plymouth Builders, Inc.

1174-75           James S. Daugherty

1216-75           Charles R. Eshbaugh dba R & J Paint Contractor

1222-75           Frank L. Dyer

 

bonds

On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Deputy Sheriff Bond for Daniel M. Wimberly.

licenses and permits

On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the cancellation of the Gun Permit of R.L. Register upon his request.

On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the cancellation of the Gun Permit Bond for Mr. John Matsche upon the request of the Bonding Company.

accounts allowed

On a motion by Commr. Deems seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the transfer request of Emogene Stegall, Supervisor of Elections, of $1,758 from Office Expense to Salaries to cover overtime and additional clerical help for the 1974-1975 Fiscal Year.

On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for John L. Jackson, County Extension Agent, to attend the Citrus Short Course on Water Relations in Gainesville October 13-15, 1975.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved travel for the entire Veteran Service Office Staff to attend the Veterans Service Officer Mid-Winter Conference in St. Petersburg, October 14-17, 1975.  Commr. Deems voted “no.”

accounts-denied

On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request from the Veterans Service Officer to approve travel for the temporary employee in his office to attend the Mid-Winter Conference in St. Petersburg.

accounts allowed

On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Mr. William Hennessey, Pollution Control Director, to travel to Tallahassee for a meeting on September 30, 1975.

reports

The Board accepted the Annual Report of the Division of Forestry for the 1974-1975 Fiscal Year as submitted.

accounts allowed

On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the Building Department to pay H.H. Block and Boothe’s Seminars a total of $900 for the Contractor’s Exams which were held on September 27, 1975.

prisoners

The Deputy Clerk presented to the Board a letter from Camp Challenge requesting the Board approval for the prison crew to do clean-up work around the lake where handicapped persons fish.  Discussion was held.  The Board requested that the Clerk write to the proper authorities and inform them that due to an Attorney General’s opinion the County is unable to use the prison crew on private property.

allocations

The Deputy Clerk presented to the Board a letter from Mr. Glyn Faircloth regarding a request from the Division of Youth Services for a Youth Counselor 1 under CETA Funds.  On a motion by Commr. Deems seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved for this position to be placed on the priority list.

hospitals

On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the admission of William Barns to A.G. Holley State Hospital.

accounts allowed

On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Mr. Wally Bain to pick up in Wildwood the Cobalt 60 Source of radiation for the Civil Defense Class on October 14, 1975.  This approval is subject to the Chairman’s approval of the requested travel upon discussion with the Civil Defense Director.

tax levy

On a motion by Commr. Deems seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously the Board accepted the Resolution from the Northeast Lake County Hospital District setting the 1975 tax levy at $1.00 per $1,000 of assessed value.

autos and trucks

At this time the Board postponed the discussion regarding the driving of County Vehicles to and from work until October 14, 1975.

communications

Commr. Windram stated that he had received several calls from the residents in Joanna Shores and Breezy Shores Subdivision thanking the Board for their assistance in resolving the problem which existed in the area.

Public health

Mr. Ford commented on the letter written by Mr. Ubieta to the Division of Mental Health regarding the releasing of the indigent list to the County involving the $40,000 which the County budgets for the Mental Health Center.  He stated that he talked with Mr. Ubieta and informed him that it is for the County records and is needed for the Audit.  Also, Mr. Ford stated that he informed Mr. Ubieta that if a list was not made available there may be a question as to whether or not the County would be allowed to give them any funds in the 1975-1976 Fiscal Year.

accounts allowed

On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Commr. Hoskinson to attend a meeting in Washington, D.C. regarding the Labor Management Steering Committee on October 15, 1975.  At this time the Board also approved travel for any Commissioner to attend meetings on behalf of the County during the Fiscal Year 1975-1976.

accounts allowed

On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the following bills to be paid:

General Revenue – Advance on commissions to T. Keith Hall, Tax Collector in the amount of $14,535.22.

General Revenue – Sheriff’s salary in the amount of $2,220.00 for October 1975.

Fine and Forfeiture – Advance to James C. Watkins, Clerk, $5,000 for the paying of State Trial Witnesses and Insolvent Defense Witnesses for Fall Term.

Fine and Forfeiture – October installment of Sheriff’s Budget in the amount of             $128,391.34.

municipalities

Mr. Ford presented to the Board a letter from the City of Leesburg stating that due to recent legislation the City of Leesburg may not rezone a piece of property recently annexed into its City Limits without the approval of the Board of County Commissioners.  Discussion was held.  On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the rezoning of the property owned by Dr. William J. Weber to C-2 and that this rezoning be changed in accordance with Florida Statues Chapter 171.062 (2).

animals

Mr. Ford reported to the Board on the question regarding the use of bequested funds to the Animal Shelter.  Mr. Ford stated that the principal could not be given away to any private organization.

insurance

Mr. Evan Porter, Administrative Assistant, appeared before the Board regarding the County’s insurance policies.  He stated that due to the increase of malpractice insurance the premium on the Liability Insurance for the Nursing Home has gone from $2,500 to $6,400.  Discussion was held.  The Board authorized the Clerk to inquire as to the various premiums being charged on such a policy with the possibility of obtaining a one month extension on the present policy to enable the County to place this Insurance Policy for bid.

county employees

Mr. Ford reported to the Board on the PERC Hearing held in Tavares with a hearing examiner from Tallahassee to discuss what should be the bargaining unit for the elections here in Lake County.  He stated that to date a decision has not yet been received from PERC.

There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 5:20 p.m.

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J.M. Hoskinson, chairman

 

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James C. Watkins, Clerk