A regular MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

february 1, 1977

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, February 1, 1977 at 9:00 A.M., in the Commissioners’ Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida to discuss the premium increase of the County Group Health Insurance Program.  Present were:  C.A. “Lex” Deems, Chairman; James R. Carson, Jr., Glenn C. Burhans, and J.M. Hoskinson. Others present were:  James C. Watkins, Clerk; Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney and Andrea Gambrell, Deputy Clerk.  Absent from the meeting was Commissioner Thomas J. Windram who was ill.

The Invocation was given by James C. Watkins and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by James R. Carson, Jr.

minutes

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved the minutes of the regular meeting of January 4, 1977, as amended.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously by those present, the minutes of the regular meeting of January 11, 1977, were approved as amended.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously by those present, the minutes of the regular meeting of January 18, 1977, were approved as amended.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously by those present, the minutes of the Special Meeting of the morning of January 25, 1977, were approved as submitted.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved the minutes of the afternoon of January 25, 1977, as submitted.

county depositories

Commr. Deems presented to the Board a letter from the Sun Bank in Clermont requesting the Lake County Board of County Commissioners to designate the Sun Bank in Clermont as a depository for public funds.  Discussion was held.  On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved that the Sun Bank in Clermont be designated a depository for public funds along with all other banks in Lake County.

mvi

Commr. Deems presented to the Board a copy of a letter from the Honorable Bill Gunter to Col. Davis in the Division of Driver’s License regarding the closing of branch offices in Lake County for the purpose of Driver’s License Renewal.  This was read and filed.

appointments

Mrs. Beverly Lambert representing the League of Women Voters appeared before the Board regarding the status of the creation of Lake County’s Commission on the Status of Women.  She introduced Mrs. Marlyn Croty, Chairperson of the Central Florida Commission on the Status of Women who would speak to the Board regarding the operation and purpose of the Commission.

Points of discussion were the number of members that should be appointed to the Commission, if it would be beneficial for the County to establish a local rather than a regional Commission in the beginning, the cost of the Commission’s operation and the possible dependence of the Board of County Commissioners to fund the above mentioned Commission.

Commr. Deems informed Mrs. Croty and Mrs. Lambert that Commr. Windram was absent for today’s meeting and would like to have the full Board present before any formal action was taken on this matter.  He requested Mrs. Lambert contact Commr. Hoskinson for up to date information on the Board’s action regarding this Commission.

purchasing/autos and trucks

Mr. Gary Knuckles, Lake County Purchasing Agent, appeared before the Board regarding the standardization of County Bid Forms and Specifications which he suggested the County use in the future when purchasing vehicles for its fleet.

He explained to the Board the new classifications that manufacturers of cars are placing on vehicle size.  Discussion was held.  On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved the advertisement of a compact car to be used in the Building Department along with the trade in of the 1969 Ford presently being used by the Personnel Department.  The Board also approved the Specification Form of a Compact 4-Door Sedan as presented by Mr. Knuckles.

purchasing department

Mr. Knuckles also presented to the Board for its consideration the adoption of a standard Specification Form for the bidding of automotive parts for Lake County’s Fleet.  Discussion was held.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved the Specification Form for the bidding of Automotive Parts for the County’s Fleet.  The Board also approved the advertisement of County Automotive Parts for the remainder of this fiscal year as presented by the Purchasing Director at a time and date to be determined by the Clerk.

funds-transfer

Mr. Knuckles brought to the attention of the Board that it had established a $1,000 travel account for the Purchasing Department and since his Department now has a County Vehicle assigned to it, he is requesting that the Board transfer these funds as follows:  $800 from “Travel Expense” to “Gasoline and Oil” and $200 from “Travel Expense” to “Maintenance of Equipment.”  On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously by those present, the above transfers were approved.

Mr. Knuckles requested direction from the Board regarding who should sign the requisitions on items which the Board has approved for purchase yet are not charged to any particular department.  Discussion was held.  The Board stated that when it approved such purchases it would, from now on, approve for the Clerk to sign such requisitions on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners.

Mr. Knuckles discussed with the Board the problem of items being approved by the Board of County Commissioners for purchase, but the Purchasing Department has received no notification of the requested purchase until it has been approved by the Board.  Discussion was held.  The Chairman requested the Clerk to prepare a memorandum for his signature notifying all Department Heads that the Purchasing Agent will present to the Board all items which need Board approval for purchasing and that no item will be approved for purchase unless it has been “run through” the Purchasing Department.

county employees

Mr. Evan Porter, Special Assistant, informed the Board that the negotiations between the County and the Labor Union had, again, reached an impasse.  He stated that arrangements are being made for a Special Master Hearing and that he will keep the Board informed regarding the scheduling and agenda for this hearing.

At this time he also mentioned to the Board that he had discussed with Mr. Richard Hennings, of the County Attorney’s office, the retaining of Mulcahy & Wherry for the purpose of reviewing Lake County’s Labor Contract.  He suggested that they be contacted regarding the price they would charge to review and comment on the Contract.  If the County, at a later time, felt that their services were needed in other areas they could be contacted at that time.  This met with the approval of the Board and Mr. Porter was directed to inquire as to the cost that Mulcahy and Wherry would charge to analyze Lake County’s Labor Contract.

contracts and agreements/appropriations

Mr. Porter informed the Board that Lake County had received approval for the Title I, PSE Funds, which will be used to establish a Home Health Care Program under the direction of Doctor June Murray, Director of the Lake County Health Department.  He stated that the Board needed to accept the proposed program and approve the Chairman to sign the Contract for these funds.  On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved for the Chairman to sign the above mentioned contract as presented by Mr. Porter for the proposed Home Health Care Program subject to the receipt of the necessary Certificate of Need.

accounts allowed

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved travel for Mr. Evan Porter to attend the Public Sector Labor Relations Conference in Washington, D.C. on February 14 & 15, 1977.  The Board also approved the registration fee of $85.

county employees

Mr. Porter presented to the Board and briefly reviewed the recommended personnel procedure manual which has been compiled by the Personnel Department.

Discussion was held.  On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously by those present, the Board adopted as County Policy the Personnel Procedure Manual as recommended and presented by Mr. Porter.

Mr. Watkins recommended that the other Constitutional Officers be sent a copy of this Manual for their information.  This met with the approval of the Board and directed Mr. Porter to provide a copy of the above to all the Constitutional Officers at the Courthouse.

commissioners

At 11:10 A.M. Commr. Hoskinson excused himself from the Board meeting.

emergency medical services

Doctor Thomas Langley, Chairman of the Lake County Emergency Medical Services Council, appeared before the Board regarding the placement of Lake County in the Gainesville Catchment Area for EMS Major Communications.  He stated that we should be in Orlando Catchment Area because most of the Emergency Medical Services of Lake County are referred to the Orlando area and not the Gainesville area.  It was mentioned that it could occur that a major part of funds for EMS Services may go to the University Hospital.  It was also mentioned that the two representatives appointed to serve on the EMS Council for the region in which Lake County has been placed are persons who have not been involved in the EMS System in any way nor have any knowledge of its operation.  Discussion was held.

Doctor Langley asked if the Board would be interested in attempting to have Lake County returned to the Orlando Catchment Area.  The Board stated that it was in favor of remaining in the Orlando Catchment Area since most EMS referrals are sent to Orlando.  Doctor Langley stated that the Lake County EMS Council would be meeting within the week and would present to the Board a formal request for such action to be taken.

commissioners

At 11:35 A.M. Commr. Hoskinson returned to the meeting.

emergency medical services

Doctor Langley also suggested the possibility of “breaking off” from the Gainesville Catchment Area and have Lake County become a single entity, then request acceptance into the Orlando Catchment area.

accounts allowed

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved travel for Mrs. Doris Babb and Mr. Donald Smalt to attend a three-day seminar in Atlanta on February 16-18, 1977, on Carter’s Public Jobs Program, Federal Funding for Local Programs, and General Revenue Sharing.

checks received

Mr. Watkins brought to the attention of the Board that a check has been received in the amount of $1,010.84.  This amount has been taken from Mrs. Retey’s paycheck and placed into an annuity policy under the Deferred Income Plan.  Mrs. Retey has requested that this be withdrawn from the Plan and returned to her.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved for a check in the amount of $1, 010.84, received from the Aetna Insurance Company, be endorsed over to Mrs. Lorraine Retey.

county property

Mr. Watkins reported to the Board that, according to the Auditors criticism, the County needed to make a list of its assets that were still on the County’s records yet no longer belonged to the County.  At this time Mr. Watkins presented to the Board a list of those assets.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved the list of deleted assets as presented by the Clerk.

appointments

The Clerk presented to the Board a memorandum from James C. Hunter, Chief Deputy, informing the Board of the expired terms of its Jury Commission.  It was noted that Mrs. Horner has requested that she not be reappointed as a member of this Commission.  No action was taken at this time.

county property/machinery and equipment

Mr. Watkins requested direction from the Board regarding the disposition of the NCR Cash Register that was used for recording the funds received from the issuance of marriage licenses when it was done through the County Judge’s Office.  He stated that no County Department is in need of this cash register.

Discussion was held.  The Board requested the Clerk store this Cash Register for use by the County in the future.

contracts and agreements

Mr. Watkins reported to the Board that Terminx treated the new Lake County Courthouse during its construction.  Mr. Watkins presented to the Board for their consideration a letter and contract from Terminx for a monthly spraying service at a cost of $215 per year.  The Board directed that this be referred to the Purchasing Department.

bonds

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved the following Contractor Bonds:

86-77           Jack C. Ramey dba Ramey’s Dry Wall

  214-77           Lake Plumbing, Inc., dba Plumbing Contractor

1153-77           Terry L. Wolters dba Southern Metal Buildings

1204-77           Richard Walker dba Florida Electrical Contractors, Inc.

1494-77           Lawrence A. Nelson dba Moody and Nelson Electric, Inc.

1495-77           James E. Warner dba Warner Electric

1496-77           Edward D. Lowis dba Residential Contractor

1497-77           Michael D. Nadeau dba Nadeau Construction Co., Inc.

1498-77           Rolf Anderson dba Electrical Contractor

1499-77           Holmes Enterprises dba Holmes Plumbing

1500-77           Carl W. Stewart, Jr. dba Gator Fence & Irrigation

1501-77           Jimmy Glen Miller dba Wayne Construction

1502-77           Richard Hanson dba Bonded Comfort Distributors, Inc.

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

1272-76                     James M. Venable, Jr. dba Venable Builders, Inc.

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

1430-76                     Donald F. Hoover dba Hoover & Brannon Homes

1447-77                     Larry G. Walker dba Electrical Contractor

licenses and permits

It was moved by Commr. Burhans to approve the Firearm Permits and Bonds as listed.  This was seconded by Commr. Carson.  The Chairman requested an opportunity to review the permits.  Commr. Burhans withdrew his motion and Commr. Carson withdrew his second.

accounts allowed

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved travel for Mr. Thomas Buchanan to attend a Mosquito Biology & Control Workshop in Jacksonville on March 13-18, 1977.

audits

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously by those present, the Board accepted the Audited Financial Statement for the Waterman Memorial Hospital Association, Inc. for the year ending September 30, 1976, and the audited statement for the Northeast Lake County Hospital Co., Inc. for the year ending September 30, 1976.

tax delinquent

The Clerk reminded the Board that on the first Tuesday in February the Board selects a newspaper in Lake County which will publish the delinquent tax list.  He stated that according to the rotation list the Tavares Citizen was next in line to handle this publication.  On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously by those present, the Board selected the Tavares Citizen as the newspaper which will publish the 1976 Delinquent Tax List.

recess and reassembly

At 12:00 Noon the Chairman announced that 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.

roads county

Mr. Robert Andrew, County Engineer, stated that the residents on Lake Eustis Drive off Haines Creek Road were present to speak about the possible repair of their road.  Mr. Andrew stated that in August of 1976 the Board approved a cost estimate of $658 for the “patch repair” of this road, the residents are interested in having the road paved correctly and taken into the maintained system.

Mr. Don Bethea, resident on Lake Eustis Drive, stated that the residents would like to know the procedure they must follow to have their road repaired and taken into the Maintained System.  Commr. Carson explained the three alternatives that the residents had in this matter.  Discussion was held.

Mr. Bethea stated that he felt the residents would be in favor of having their road paved to County standards with the payment being made over a period of years through a tax lien on their property.  However, they requested the County to grade the road at this time to enable the residents to get to and from their property until the necessary signatures can be obtained from 75 percent of the property owners owning road frontage.

The Board directed Mr. Andrew to figure a cost estimate for the grading of Lake Eustis Drive and present it to the Board for approval.

maps and plats/roads – subdivision

The County Engineer presented to the Board for approval the preliminary plat of Imperial Mobile Terrace 5th Addition.  Mr. McCloud, owner of the property was present and requested that the roads in this Addition be declared private.  Discussion was held as to whether or not the Board could allow these roads to be declared private due to the change in the regulations.

sewer treatment plants

Bill Hennessey, Director of Pollution Control, appeared before the Board with reference to the need of enlarging the percolation pond at Imperial Mobile Terrace.  He stated that the plans for this enlargement had been submitted to the Pollution Control Department who had no objections to the plans.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved the location of the pond expansion for Imperial Mobile Terrace as recommended by the Pollution Control Director.

maps and plats

The Board resumed discussion as to whether or not the designation of private roads in Imperial Mobile Terrace, Unit Five, could be allowed under the present regulations.  Mr. Watkins, Clerk, stated that according to his recollection, when he was County Planner, all these plans had been drawn and it had been proposed for all the sections to be phased in.  Commr. Carson stated that he also remembered the situation as explained by the Clerk.  The County Attorney advised the Board that it could grandfather in unit five and could allow the streets in this section to be designated as private.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously by those present, the Board determined that, in light of the testimony heard and the recollection of the Clerk who was County Planner at the time that the construction of this development began, Unit Five of this development meets the requirements for being grandfathered in prior to our present regulations.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved the preliminary plat of Imperial Mobile Terrace, Unit Five, approving for these roads to be designated private and that this verbiage be placed on all the deeds and on the Plat stating same.

licenses and permits

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

NO.                 PERMITTEE                                       PURPOSE                   ROAD

877                  Florida Telephone Corp.                       Buried Cable                4-5167

878                  Florida Telephone Corp.                       Aerial Cable                 S-46A

879                  Florida Telephone Corp.                       Buried Cable                4-4189

880                  Florida Telephone Corp.                       Buried Cable                S-466A

881                  Florida Telephone Corp.                       Buried Cable                1-7407

883                  Florida Telephone Corp.                       Buried Cable                2-1618

884                  Florida Telephone Corp.                       Buried Cable                S-44A

885                  Florida Telephone Corp.                       Buried Cable                S-44A

886                  Florida Telephone Corp.                       Buried Cable                3-0847

3-310               Lake Apopka Natural Gas Dist.            Service Line                 S-455

4-311               Sumter Electric Coop. Inc.                    Distribution Line           4-6588

3-312               Sumter Electric Coop. Inc.                    Distribution Line           S-561

 

DRIVEWAY PERMITS

3-220               Triple X Products                                                                     S-455

1-221               S.A. Daniels                                                                             1-5433

3-222               Sunshine Jr. Stores                                                                   3-5154

1-224               Lowell R. Mast                                                                         1-5342

1-223               Buford T. Mancill                                                                     S-473

Commr. Carson abstained from voting because he is a member on the Board of Directors of the Florida Telephone Corporation.

right of way – easements

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved the recording of the drainage easement given to the County by Harry and Eleanor Mielke in the Golden Heights Subdivision.

deed-right of way

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved the recording of the right of way deed given to the County by R.L. Busk on Lockwood Street in Bassville Park.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved the recording of the corrected right of way deed on Cherry Lake Road in S.19, R.24E., T 18 S. subject to the Attorney wording the corrected deed.

municipalities/signs

Mr. Andrew presented to the Board a request from the Town of Minneola for permission to purchase signs from Lake County.  Discussion was held.  On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved for the Public Works Department to work with the Town of Minneola in obtaining its necessary traffic signs from Lake County and approved for the County to sell signs to any governmental entity upon request and at their expense.

licenses and permits

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved the Franchise for Septic Tank Service of Clyde W. Mace upon the recommendation of the County Engineer.

roads subdivision

Mr. Andrew presented to the Board a request from Hazle Russell for the County to grade Rancho Drive in Bassville Park.  He informed the Board that the cost for this work will be $39.  On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved the above cost estimate for the repair of Rancho Drive, subject to the total cost being paid by the resident and that these funds are deposited in the County Finance Department prior to the work being done.  It is also understood that the County will be under no obligation for the continued maintenance of this road.

county property

Mr. Andrew presented to the Board the bid tabulation sheet for the sale of County Surplus property for which sealed bids were received on January 28, 1977.  He stated that the net amount of the sale is $25,470.24.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved the sale of the following County Surplus Property at the designated net price being the highest and best bid received for those items:

PURCHASER                                     PROPERTY NO.                                            NET PRICE

SPERRY                                  4983, 2984, 1974, 2127, 3819, 3814, 3815,               $9,771.00

                                                1975, 3748, 3858, 2502, 1073, 1024, 3856,

                                                2235, 4603, Tecumseh Mower 10 HP, and

                                                Tecumseh Mower 10 HP, and Wisconsin

                                                Mower, 4959, 4961, 4293, 3067, 5671,

                                                Asphalt Spreader Box, Generator,

                                                1050, 1238, 3150, 3636, 1052, 1038, 3164

                                                1005, 4954, 1977, 3818, 2017, 2129, 4795,

                                                5209, 5210, 3622.

 

JIMMY”S DOZER SER.         4291, 4292, 4464, 1200                                              $3,706.24

GRAHAM                               1039                                                                            $   210.00

R&R RANCH                         1099                                                                            $2,197.00

TYREE                                    3650, 1023                                                                  $6,380.00

HALIFAX PAVING                2490, 1084                                                                  $2,712.00

C.A. MEYER CONST.           3167                                                                            $   362.00

                                                                                                                                  $25,414.24

The Board also included in its motion that only cash or a certified cashier’s check would be accepted by the County for the above purchases.

municipalities/public health

Mr. Andrew presented to the Board a request from the City of Mount Dora for permission to pipe into the County’s water well which is located at the Animal Shelter in Astatula.  He explained that there is a small shack located on property owned by the Tri Cities which is, at times, rented.  The attendant at the Astatula is using the bathroom facilities of the shack.  However, the water supply which services this facility can no longer be used.  The Board felt that if the City of Mount Dora wanted to use the County’s water well the City would have to lay the necessary piping.  On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the City of Mount Dora to use the County water well at the Animal Shelter provided the City of Mount Dora provide the pipe and its installation and that there will be no charge for the use of this water as long as the County uses or has need of the bathroom facilities.

roads-subdivision/grants

Mr. Andrew reported to the Board that it had approved the paving of additional roads in the Bassville Park area under the Community Development Block Grant due to the low bids that were received for the construction of these roads.  He stated that the total cost for the paving of these roads is $1,442 over what the County has received from the Block Grant.

Discussion was held.  The Board felt that these roads should be paved.  On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved the transfer of $10,000 from “Contingency” in the Community Development Block Grant Fund to “Road Construction” in the Community Development Block Grant Fund.  The Board also approved the expenditure of $1,442 from the “Road Contracts” in the Road and Bridge Fund to allow the completion of the paving of the designated roads in Bassville Park.

commissioners

Mr. Andrew asked the Board if it was ready to select a time and date to review the roads which it was unable to inspect during its last Road Trip.  The Board members selected Friday, February 4, 1977, at 9:00 A.M. for the next Road Trip.

roads-county

Mr. Andrew stated that the Department of Transportation had completed the purchased of the Tracey property on Donnelly Street in Mount Dora.  He informed the Board that no further direction has been given to the DOT regarding the remedy of the drainage problem on this location.  On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously by those present, the Board adopted a resolution authorizing the Department of Transportation to draw the necessary plans and prepare for the letting of the contract as soon as possible in order to correct the Donnelly Street drainage problem.

road closing/roads county

Mr. Andrew reported to the Board that he had referred the Alhambra Road Closing to the Planning Department for its comments and that the Planning Department had informed him that building permits could be issued on the re-aligned lots after the road was closed.  Discussion was held.  The Board took no action at this time and requested Mr. Andrew return to the Board at another time with the supporting drawings regarding this request for further review by the Board members.

accounts allowed

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved the travel for Mr. Bob Andrew, County Engineer, to attend the SACERS meeting in Tampa on March 10-12, 1977, and approved the payment of the registration fee.

roads – subdivision

Mr. Andrew stated that the owner of Selma Homesites wants to build the roads within his subdivision to County Standards.  Mr. Andrew stated that there were a few problems and would suggest that the County waive the curb requirements when these roads are constructed and allow the owner of the property to have a 20 foot radius turn around at the end of the streets rather than the required cul de sac.  On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board approved the waiving of the curb requirements and approved the 20 foot diameter turn around as recommended by the County Engineer.  Commr. Deems abstained from the vote because he is the owner of the adjoining property.

contracts and agreements

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved the Contract between Lake County and Jet Mark for the striping of roads in Lake County and authorized the Chairman and Clerk to sign same.

deeds

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved the release of Murphy Act Deed # 2521 on DR 4-4585 except for 33 feet from the centerline.

county property

Commr. Hoskinson presented to the Board a request from the Town of Minneola for permission to use the County storage tank and pumps in Minneola.  Discussion was held.  The Board felt that the County may be in need of these facilities in the near future and did not take action on the request at this time.  The Board directed Mr. Andrew to respond to the City of Minneola explaining the matter to them.

county building

Mr. Andrew reported to the Board that the heating and air conditioning unit in the Sign Shop was broken and could not be repaired.  He stated that it was necessary to control the temperature in this room due to the facings that are used by the County.  The Board directed the Engineer to inform Mr. Knuckles, Purchasing Agent, about the matter and have him secure estimates on what would be needed for this department.

roads – county

Mr. Andrew reported to the Board that it has been requested that the extension of DR 2-1629 be maintained by the County.  He explained to the Board that one half of this road is maintained by the County while the other half is not and never has been maintained by the County.  Discussion was held.  The Board directed the Engineer to contact the residents and explain why the County cannot maintain the other portion of the road in question.

county buildings

At this time, Mr. Watkins commented that there are heating and air conditioning units in the old Chamber of Commerce Building and the Courthouse which are not working properly and requested that the Engineer inform the Purchasing Agent of the matter in order for him to review the situation in these buildings when he is looking into the matter of the needs in the Sign Shop.

county property

Commr. Burhans presented to the Board for discussion the matter regarding the request of Harry Gaylord, Attorney, to purchase a piece of County Property in Eustis.  He stated that he was adverse to the matter because it would cut off the only access people had to their property.  He stated Mr. Gaylord had contacted him, and his client is willing to dedicate an easement in order to remedy this problem after he purchases the property.  Discussion was held.  It was the feeling of the Board that the City of Eustis should hold its hearing to close the road involved in the purchase of this property before the County negotiated the sale of this property to Mr. Gaylord.  This matter was referred to Commr. Burhans and the County Attorney.

county employees

Commr. Deems reported to the Board that Nancy Chrissinger has been placed in the position of Zoning Administrator due to the registration of Mr. B. Langin.  He stated that because of this change, another Planner is needed in the Planning Department.  Mr. Deems stated that Mr. Willett, Director of Planning, had two applicants for consideration and had no preference which one the Board hired.  Discussion was held.  On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved the employment of Nancy Cox as Associate Planner at an annual salary of $9,000 effective as soon as she is available.

appointments

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously by those present, the Board appointed Mr. B.W. Martin of Leesburg to a three-year term on the Lake County Jury Commission.

railroads

Mr. Ford, County Attorney, reported to the Board that Seaboard Coastline Railroad was ready to close on the property which the County is going to purchase from them on Main Street in Tavares.  On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved for the County Attorney to proceed with the closing of the above mentioned property which the County is going to purchase for $20,000 and directed the Clerk to issue the necessary check.

courthouse

It was brought to the attention of the Board that a letter had been received from the Department of Offender Rehabilitation stating that it will only be able to pay $5.50 per square foot of rental space in the new Courthouse rather than the $7.50 which had been quoted to them by the Board of County Commissioners.  Discussion was held on the fact that this building cannot be compared to any other building in the area because the space allocated to the Parole and Probation Department was specifically designed for their use.  Discussion was held.  The Board directed the Clerk to inform Mr. Roy Nelson, Supervisor of the Parole and Probation Department, that they will be charged $5.50 per square foot of space they are using at their present location and $7.50 per square foot if they move the department into the new Lake County Courthouse.

insurance

Mr. Ford stated that the Board had received a letter from Peed & King representing the estate of Georgia McNutt who was killed when her car hit a tree that is in the middle of Cherry Lake Road near Lady Lake.  He stated that this should be forwarded to the County’s General Liability Insurance carrier.  Mr. Ford suggested that we inform the insurance carrier that the road has been in existence for many years and that Lake County believes the location of the accident was in Sumter County but that Lake County through an Interlocal Agreement aids Sumter County in the maintenance of the Road and that in light of this, Lake County does not feel it was negligent and would like to take that stand.  The Board directed the Clerk to follow the suggestions of the County Attorney and forward the necessary information to the County’s Insurance carrier.

contracts and agreements

Mr. Ford stated that the City of Leesburg has returned, to the County, the Contract pertaining to the disbursement of tax monies collected in the Northwest Lake County District for the operation of its Ambulance Service.  Mr. Ford informed the Board that the Contract had been changed by the City of Leesburg in that instead of receiving a monthly sum it would receive a lump sum of money as the funds were received by the Tax Collector.  Discussion was held regarding the State Auditors criticism that the County may not disburse funds for services it has not yet received.  Further discussion was held.  Commr. Carson stated that he would contact Mr. Calvin Glidewell and inform him that the County is unable to disburse the tax monies as requested.

suits affecting the county

Mr. Ford reported to the Board that he had contacted P.B. Howell, Attorney representing the Leesburg General Hospital in the dispute pertaining to the tax monies collected in the Northwest Lake County District for the support of the Leesburg General Hospital.  He was informed that the Hospital would pay for the County’s Attorney fees if it would intervene in the suit which is filed in the Courts regarding the decision as to which agency should receive these funds.

Discussion was held.  Mr. Ford requested that the Board reconfirm its position as to which agency it feels is entitled to the funds in question.  It was the feeling of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners that the funds were raised in the Northwest Lake County Hospital District and should, therefore, be given to the Leesburg General Hospital.

lake county property appraiser

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved the Certificate of Error and Correction #509018-#509023 and #5-09025-#5-09029.

planning and zoning

At 5:15 P.M. the Chairman announced that the advertised time had arrived for the Board to hold its second of two public hearings on the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element.

Mr. Willett briefly reviewed the letters received from other counties commenting on Lake County’s Land Use Element.

The Chairman then asked if there is anyone present who would like to comment on the Land Use Element.  Mr. Robe Carson, representing the Conservation Council, appeared before the Board and commented on the implementation of the plan as well as its flexibility.

Mr. P.J. Pettyjohn requested that the Board consider the “cons” to adopting this Land Use Element prior to the other Elements being done because there may be a situation in the upcoming Elements which may dictate that the Land Use Element be changed in part.

Discussion was held regarding the desire to formally adopt the Land Use Element now or wait until the other elements are completed.

It was moved by Commr. Hoskinson that the Board adopt a resolution adopting the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan and that it be forwarded to Tallahassee.  The Chairman announced that this motion died due to the lack of a second.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously by those present, the Board postponed formal action on the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element until February 15, 1977 at 10:00 A.M.

licenses and permits

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved the following Gun Permit Applications and $500 Gun Permit Bonds.

APPLICATIONS

Walter G. Fowler                                             George W. Daugherty

Charles McLeod Barber                                   Alfred F. Holt

Samuel M. Campbell                                        Frank Michnowicz

Roger W. Conner, Jr.                                       James Semento

       BONDS

Wayne C. Coleman                                          George W. Daugherty

Charles McLeod Barber                                   Alfred F. Holt

Samuel M. Campbell                                        Frank Michnowicz

Roger W. Conner, Jr.                                       James Semento

fairgrounds

Commr. Burhans presented to the Board two bills from the City of Eustis which were brought to his attention by J. Carl Smith, Executive Vice President of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce.  He stated that the City of Eustis has charged the County a total of $574.10 for a Sewer Tap-on fee, Building, Plumbing and Electrical permits for work that was done on the Lake County Fairgrounds which is County property.  Discussion was held.  The Board requested the Clerk to contact the proper officials in Eustis to inquire about the possibility of having these charges waived.

licenses and permits

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved the request of Mr. Charles Seligman to live in a mobile home on the same piece of property on which his conventional home is being built, subject to the proper bonds being posted and with the understanding that the mobile home will be removed immediately upon the completion of the conventional dwelling or upon the request of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners.

grants

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved the quotation from Hales & Newmons Roofing in the amount of $811.80 for repairs to the home of Mr. George Kenmore.  This will be paid from the Community Development Block Grant Housing Rehabilitation Fund.

adjournment

There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 6:10 P.M.

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C.A. “Lex” Deems, Chairman

 

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James C. Watkins, Clerk