A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
december 21, 1976
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners convened in regular session on Tuesday, December 21, 1976, at 9:00 a.m., in the Commissioners’ Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida. Present were: Thomas J. Windram, Chairman; C.A. Deems; Glenn C. Burhans; James R. Carson, Jr.; and J. M. Hoskinson. Others present were: James C. Watkins, Clerk; Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; and Sharon Mitchell and Andrea Gambrell, Deputy Clerks.
The Invocation was given by James C. Watkins, Clerk, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by James R. Carson, Jr.
communications
The Chairman presented to the Board a letter from WESH-TV reporting to the Board a poll which was taken in Lake County regarding the citizens’ response of a taxing district for the support of the Central Florida Zoo. Commr. Windram reported that almost half of those polled were not in favor of a tax for the support of the Central Florida Zoo.
The Board requested the Clerk to respond to this letter.
appropriations
The Chairman presented to the Board a memorandum from Mr. Evan Porter requesting permission for his office to be responsible for certifying the eligibility of CETA participants and approval to create a temporary position of Program Monitor for a period of four months at a salary of $675 per month which will be paid for from the CETA funds.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the above request was approved.
public health
Commr. Windram brought to the attention of the Board that when he attended the North Central Florida Health Planning Council meeting, the home health care services program was also discussed. He explained to the Board that he was informed that there were Title I, Public Service Employment Funds available for the establishment of a program for home health care.
checks received
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the $5.00 from Mr. C. Holbroock for a voter list.
Commr. Windram stated that Doctor Murray had presented to him a proposal for the use of the Title I PSE Funds and felt that it would be necessary for her to be present in order to answer some of the questions which the Board of County Commissioners had about this program.
bonds
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Bond for Emogene Stegall as Supervisor of Elections.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the bond for Daniel B. McCormick to fill the unexpired term of Daniel C. McCormick as a member of the Board of Trustees of Lake Sumter Community College.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Contractor Bonds:
1295-77 David R. Raulerson dba Raulerson Roofing Co., Inc.
1411-77 James Garemore dba Plumbing Contractor
1485-77 James T. Massey dba Swimming Pool Contractor
1486-77 Bill Dillard dba Mechanical Services of Orlando, Inc.
1487-77 Tatsuo Rushing dba Southeast Electronic Displays, Inc.
1488-77 Carl E. Parkinson dba Parkinson Plastering
1489-77 Victor V. Wrobel dba Plumbing Contractor
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the following contractor bonds to be cancelled:
59-77 Paul E. Mann dba Plumbing Contractor
388-77 L.K. Casson dba Refrigeration Service Contractor
1357-77 Charles R. Hughes dba Kinney & Weaver Builders, Inc.
reports
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the monthly status for Youth Programs.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the monthly revenue and case report for the Lake County Traffic and Criminal Department.
funds - transfer
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the transfer of $1,000 from #6306341 “Contracted Services” to #6306402 “Equipment.”
accounts allowed
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Glenn Middleton, Building Inspector, to attend the Annual Florida Building Officials Conference in Daytona Beach from February 26, 1977 to March 2, 1977.
budgets
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board adopted a resolution and approved the certificate of budget adoption of the Aquatic Weed Control Budget for the 1976-1977 fiscal year and authorized the Chairman and Clerk to sign same.
reports
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Financial Report of Lake County for the 1975-1976 Fiscal Year as prepared by the Lake County Finance Department and authorized the Chairman and Clerk to sign same.
courthouse
Mr. Watkins presented to the Board a letter from John Dickerson, Architect, regarding the various charges the City of Tavares is assessing the County for a sewer impact fee and water meter. Discussion was held. It was suggested by Mr. Ford, County Attorney, that this matter be referred to the Architect Committee and this committee would meet with the City of Tavares to investigate and attempt to resolve the problem.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board referred the above matter to the Architect and Building Committee.
purchasing department/autos and trucks
Commr. Deems requested approval to advertise for bids for a medium size car to be used by the Purchasing Department. Discussion was held regarding the necessity of this Department having assigned to it a County vehicle. It was the opinion of the Board that it would like to have Mr. Gary Knuckles, Purchasing Agent, monitor his travel in order for the Board to determine if enough travel is done to warrant the purchase of a car. On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved a $500 travel account to be established for the Purchasing Department and approved the necessary transfer of funds.
public health
Doctor June Murray appeared before the Board to answer questions pertaining to the proposed Home Health Care Services Program funded through Title I, PSE Funds. She stated that the funds under this Title I will terminate September 30, 1977, but would hope that the program would generate money to help support itself and keep it as an ongoing program.
Mr. Larry Walker from the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services appeared before the Board and explained that there was $159,000 being made available to Lake County and according to his calculations, the Home Health Care Services Program would only use approximately $110,000, which means that if the County does not come up with a program to use the remaining funds, these funds would revert to the CETA I Program for its use. The Board stated that it was unaware that this money was available and informed Mr. Walker that there were needs within the County for which a program could be written to utilize the remaining funds from the Title I, PSE funding.
The Board stated that this matter would have to be discussed further and stated that the Board would make a decision later in the day.
maps and plats
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Plat of Friendswood Subdivision upon the recommendation of the County Engineer.
roads-county
Mr. Andrew, County Engineer, appeared before the Board and stated that due to the low bids which were received for the paving of certain roads in the Bassville Park area under the Community Block Grant Funds, the County will be able to pave additional roads and presented to the Board the following list for its consideration:
Lockwood from Haines Creek to Portland
Portland from Lockwood to Palo Verde
Palo Verde from Portland to Sunland
Sunland from Palo Verde to Missouri Street
Pierce Avenue DR 1-5639 from Layton DR 1-5341 to Huggens DR 1-5438
Park from DR 1-5038 to Crestwood Avenue
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the above roads were approved for paving under the Community Development Block Grant provided the necessary right-of-way can be obtained.
grants
At 10:30 A.M. the Chairman announced that the advertised time had arrived for the Public Hearing on the pre-application for the 1977 Community Development Block Grant which is being submitted by Lake County for the Southeast Umatilla area. No one appeared before the Board to present any comments on this matter.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the Planning and Zoning Department to submit the necessary Community Development Block Grant pre-application for the Southeast Umatilla area as well as the necessary application to apply for Section 8 Housing Assistance Grant Funds.
public health
Discussion resumed regarding the proposed project of the Lake County Health Department for Home Health Care Services. Commr. Windram stated that he would not have any objections to using the Title I money for this program as long as it was understood that when funding was no longer available, the program would be terminated if it was not able to be self-sufficient.
ordinances
The Chairman announced that the advertised time had arrived for the Board to consider two sign Ordinances. The Deputy Clerk stated that the proof of publication had been received.
Mr. Willett, Director of Planning, appeared before the Board and reviewed this Ordinance with the Board members.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board placed the new recommended Outdoor Advertising Ordinance on the floor for its first and only reading by title only. The title is as follows:
an ordinance regulating outdoor advertising; defining outdoor advertising; providing for temporary signs; regulating the location, size, and placement of the signs; providing for a system of permits for regulating outdoor advertising and providing for charges for said permits; providing for the regulation of signs along federal-aid primary highways in accordance with the federal highway beautification act of 1965; prohibiting certain types of signs; providing for a phase out period for non-conforming signs at the enactment of the ordinance; providing for a savings clause; and providing an effective date.
Discussion was held. No one appeared before the Board to present comments on the aforementioned ordinance.
It was moved by Commr. Carson and seconded by Commr. Deems to adopt the Ordinance on its first and only reading as amended by title only.
Commr. Hoskinson stated that he was still concerned about some of the provisions in the Ordinance. Further discussion was held. At this time Commr. Carson withdrew his motion and Commr. Deems withdrew his second.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board postponed this Ordinance until January 11, 1977 at 11:00 A.M.
The Clerk brought to the attention of the Board that there was another Ordinance regarding the amendment of the Zoning Regulations by deleting sections regarding the size and location of signs advertised also for today. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board postponed consideration of this Ordinance until January 11, 1977 at 11:00 A.M.
animals/county buildings
Mrs. Chris Erran, representing the Lake County Animal Shelter, appeared before the Board to present a proposal for the construction of an addition to the Animal Shelter. She stated that the Lake County Vocational Technical School would take this on as a project in the 1977 year and there would be a $1.00 charge for the labor with the materials being supplied by the County. The Board was informed that it would cost approximately $4,000 for this construction. The Friends of the Animal Shelter would raise $2,000 with the hopes that the County would contribute the remaining $2,000. Discussion was held.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to enter into a contract with the Lake County Vocational Technical School for the construction of an addition to the Lake County Animal Shelter and approved for the necessary transfers be made. The expenditure of $2,000 from the County Building Fund was also approved, which represents the County’s share for the cost of this building, and it is understood that the Friends of the Animal Shelter will contribute the other $2,000 as stated above.
Mrs. Erran stated that the Friends of the Animals Shelter would be able to immediately release $1,400 of their $2,000 portion and asked if it would be possible for them to give to the County the remaining $600 prior to the completion of the building. This met with the approval of the Board.
recess and reassembly
At 12:00 noon the Chairman announced the Board would adjourn for lunch at the Silver Lake Golf and Country Club. The public and press were invited on a Dutch-treat basis.
deeds/tax refunds
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, informed the Board that he had been contacted by Mr. R. Dewey Burnsed, Attorney representing Kiamesha Concord, Inc., regarding the sale of a tax certificate on land which was owned by Kiamesha Concord, Inc. at the time of the sale. Therefore, Kiamesha Concord, Inc. is entitled to all the net proceeds from the above-mentioned tax sale. Mr. Ford stated that this was a legal claim and that the money received from the sale of Tax Certificate #17 of 1974 should be forwarded to Kiamesha Concord, Inc.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the net proceeds in the amount of $27,965.19 from the sale of Tax Certificate #17 in 1974 be forwarded to Mr. Dewey Burnsed, Attorney representing Kiamesha Concord, Inc. for the reasons as outlined above.
water management
Commr. Windram presented to the Board information pertaining to the transfer of the St. Johns Water District. This was referred to Commr. Carson.
bonds
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board approved the Bond for T. Keith Hall as the Lake County Tax Collector. Commr. Carson was absent for the vote.
lake county property appraiser
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board approved the Certificate of Error and Corrections #4-16701 through 4-16725 as submitted by the Lake County Property Appraiser. Commr. Carson was absent for the vote.
county employees/contracts and agreements
The Chairman presented to the Board the evaluation of the Labor Contact as reviewed by Mr. N. Pellegrino.
courthouse
Commr. Hoskinson informed the Board the Building Committee had met to discuss the allocation of space in the existing Courthouse. He stated that according to their calculations, it may be possible to rent to the State approximately 5,000 – 10,000 square feet of space. He further stated that Mrs. Knowles, Direct District Supervisor of HRS in Lake County, would appreciate it if the Board could write a letter of intent regarding this possible rental space. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved for the Chairman to write to Mrs. F. Knowles a letter of intent stating that the County would if possible rent the State 5,000 to 10,000 square feet of space in the existing Courthouse. Commr. Carson voted “no.”
Commr. Hoskinson stated that technical assistance would be needed in determining the amount of space available. Discussion was held. It was suggested that a member of the Planning Department assist in this project. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the Planning Department to render technical assistance to the Architect and Building Committee pertaining to space allocation in the existing Courthouse.
county buildings/public health
At this time, Commr. Hoskinson also brought to the attention of the Board discussion he had with Dr. Murray regarding the need for expansion in the Lake County Health Department. Discussion was held. It was the opinion of the Board that additional space would be needed in the Health Department and directed the Clerk to inform Dr. Murray that the Board would like her to pursue the addition of a second floor on the existing Health Department Building through grant monies made available for this purpose.
At this time Commr. Hoskinson requested Mr. Willett to address the Board on the availability of future grant money. Mr. Willett stated that he was not well informed with regard to the availability of grant money of use by the Health Departments due to the recent reorganizational changes in the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services. However, he stated that he could contact the proper authorities in Gainesville to acquire this information. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved the pursuit of funds for the purpose of building a second story to the Lake County Health Department. Commr. Carson was out of the room during the discussion and did not vote.
roads – county
Mr. Ford stated that the Building Committee would like approval to negotiate with the City of Tavares regarding the possible closing of Ruby Street extension from Sinclair Avenue to Main Street as well as the possible purchase of Railroad property at the corner of Sinclair and Ruby Street in Tavares. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the above requests.
contracts and agreements
Mr. Ford presented to the Board the revised contract between Lake County and the State of Florida regarding the rental of the Detention Center. On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the above contract was approved as presented by the County Attorney.
planning and zoning
cup 480-1 – a review of this cup
Mr. Willett, Director of Planning, informed the Board that this case had been withdrawn by the Planning and Zoning Staff.
rezoning case 96-76-1 – rr to rp – robuck and englehard
Mr. Ford informed the Board that one of the petitioners was the father to his law partner, Dan Robuck, and although there exists no conflict of interest according to the officials in Tallahassee, he still did not feel it would be proper for him to advise the Board on any matter concerning this case and requested they not direct such questions to him. The Board stated that they would honor this request.
Mr. Dewey Burnsed, Attorney, appeared before the Board on behalf of the petitioners and requested a favorable decision by the Board of County Commissioners regarding this rezoning. At this time he briefly described the property and what surrounded the property in question.
Mr. Bill Walsh, President of the Silver Lake Association, appeared before the Board in opposition to this rezoning and urged the Board to consider the Silver Lake area as a whole and what this rezoning would do to the continuity of the area.
Mr. Robert Tuller and Professor Cameron, both residents of Silver Lake, appeared before the Board in opposition to this rezoning.
Discussion was held. On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board was upheld, and the rezoning to RP was denied.
rezoning case #101-76-2 – r-1-7 – camillia e. young
No one appeared before the Board regarding this case. Mr. Willett stated that since the Planning and Zoning Board meeting, the Planning Department had received a petition with 11 signatures opposing the above rezoning.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board was upheld and the rezoning to RP was denied.
rezoning case #103-76-2 rr to r-1-5 dean and barbara strickland
No one appeared before the Board regarding this case. On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board was upheld and the rezoning was changed to R-1-5.
rezoning case #98-76-2 – a to cp – ralph f. rogers
Mr. Rogers appeared before the Board regarding this case wanting to know the reasons why this was denied, and this was explained to him.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board was upheld, and the rezoning to CP was denied.
rezoning case #102-76-3 – a to mp – ben s. cunningham
Mr. Richard Langley, Attorney for the petitioner, appeared before the Board regarding this case. No one appeared before the Board in opposition to this rezoning.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board was upheld, and the rezoning was changed to MP.
rezoning case #99-76-3 – r-1-7 to a – glen e. byrd
Commr. Deems presented to the Board a letter from Mrs. Linda Thornhill opposing the rezoning of this property.
Mr. Clyde Thornhill appeared before the Board in opposition to this rezoning.
Mr. Glen Byrd appeared before the Board and stated that when he purchased the property he planned to use it as a retirement home, and all he wishes to do with the land is place a mobile home upon it for his retirement.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board was upheld and the rezoning was changed to A. Commr. Windram voted “no.”
CUP 548-1 – cup for church retirement center in rr – goddard
Mr. Sam Crandle appeared before the Board regarding this case. The Board informed him that it was recommended that this case be postponed and asked if he had any objections to this postponement, and his response was negative.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the case was postponed until January 18, 1977 at 2:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible.
rezoning case 100-76-4 – c-1 to cp – george f. cleaver
No one appeared before the Board regarding this case. On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board was upheld, and the rezoning was changed to CP.
CUP 459A-4 – amend cup to delete portions of property – p&z staff
Mr. Dan Robuck, Attorney from the County Attorney’s Office representing the County on behalf of the Planning and Zoning Commission, appeared before the Board and recommended that the Board postpone consideration of this case until it had made a decision on Public Hearing #549-4.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board postponed consideration of this case until it had an opportunity to formally act on Public Hearing #549-4. This was done upon the recommendation of Mr. Dan Robuck, a representative of the County Attorney’s Office.
cup 549-4 – cp for a pud for a mobile home subdivision loch leven and p & Z
Nancy Chrissinger, Associate Planner, briefly explained to the Board what had transpired regarding this property.
Mr. Roger Rice, Attorney for George Cota, who is the owner of the property, was present at this meeting.
Mr. Robuck explained to the Board that because of problems that have been caused by the previous property owner, Jeffrey Gittomer, portions of this land through legal channels have reverted back to the original property owner, Mr. George Cota. He explained that there are many lots in the Subdivision which have been sold and this CUP will allow this part to be run under a condominium type concept. Mr. Robuck stated that he was not totally in favor of this concept, but that the citizens of Lake County who are residing in the park must be considered, and this was the only alternative that seemed feasible at this present time. He further informed the Board that there will be other problems, but these will have to be dealt with at the proper time.
Discussion was held on the remaining property which has been platted and is not included in this CUP for a PUD. Mr. Robuck stated that Public Hearing #459-4 will delete the property that is not being included in this CUP. At this time, Mr. Willett stated that it is the hope of the Planning and Zoning Department to eventually vacate the portions of the Plat of Dora Pines which are not involved in this CUP.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board was upheld and the CUP was approved. Commr. Burhans voted “no.”
cup 459A-4 – amend cup 459-4 to delete portions of the property – p & z comm.
No one appeared before the Board regarding this CUP amendment. On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board was upheld and the following property was deleted from CUP-4:
A part of Dora Pines Subdivision, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 22, Page 20 of the Public Records of Lake County, Florida and a part of Dora Pines Subdivision, Units One, Two and Three, according to the plats thereof as recorded in Plat Book 22, pages 25, 31, 42, and 43 of the Public Records of Lake County, Florida (copy of excerpt found in Minute Book 26, Page 151 and 152).
courthouse
Mr. Watkins brought to the attention of the Board that there are certain furniture items that will have to be purchased for the new Courthouse, and he has been informed that these items can be purchased through State Contract prices at a considerable savings to the County. He further informed the Board that it is the recommendation of the Building and Architect Committee that the Architects be permitted to take the necessary steps to purchase items through State Contract prices. On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Building and Architect Committee was approved as stated above.
public health
Dr. June Murray again appeared before the Board to discuss with the Board members the proposed use of Title II, PSE funds for the initiation of Home Health Care Services in Lake County. Discussion was held. It was stated that out of the $169,219 being made available under Title I, only $110,000 would be used for the proposed Health Department project, leaving $59,219 of uncommitted funds. At this time Mr. Porter, Special Assistant to the Board, stated that there were projects within the County for which a project could be written using labor crews to do work which the Public Works Department is unable to immediately do because of its tight schedule of work priority.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the project of Home Health Care Services as presented by Dr. June Murray and authorized her to apply for the funding available and that Mr. Porter and Mr. Spooner review the positions in Title II and Title VI Ceta Funds to accommodate the three positions that will be necessary for this program.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board directed Mr. Spooner and Mr. Porter to devise a program for the utilization of the remaining PSE Funds in the amount of $59,219 in the area of the Public Works Department.
accounts allowed
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of a Pitney Bowes postage machine for the Planning Department at a cost of $375.
east central florida regional planning council
Commr. Windram informed the Board that the appointment of Commr. Hoskinson, Mr. Wooten and Mr. Dan Robuck as Lake County’s Representatives on the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council would soon expire. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board reappointed all three members to another term on the ECFRPC.
animals
Mr. Ford reported to the Board that the County had received complaints pertaining to stray cattle and horses. He informed the Board that according to the State Statutes, the Board of County Commissioners is responsible for the transportation and the compounding of these animals for 10 days. Discussion was held.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board directed the Public Works Department to pick up the stray cattle and horses and to find them a suitable pasture for the compounding period as outlined in the State Statutes.
contracts and agreements
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, presented to the Board the Interlocal Agreement pertaining to the Commission on the Status of Women. He presented to the Board his opinion on the value of this Commission and stated that within the Interlocal Agreement there is a clause which allows the Board of County Commissioners to terminate this Commission within 90 days if it so desires. No formal action was taken at this time.
commissioners
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, Commr. Deems was elected Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners for the 1977 year.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board elected Commr. Carson to serve as Vice Chairman for the 1977 year.
There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
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thomas j. windram, chairman
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James C. Watkins, Clerk