A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
september 6, 1977
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners convened in regular session on Tuesday, September 6, 1977, at 9:15 a.m., in the Board of County Commissioners’ Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida. Present were: C.A. “Lex” Deems, Chairman; Thomas J. Windram; Glenn C. Burhans; J. M. Hoskinson; and James R. Carson, Jr. Others present were: James C. Watkins, Clerk; Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; Andrea Gambrell and Jennifer Kennedy, Deputy Clerks.
The Invocation was given by James C. Watkins, Clerk, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by J. M. Hoskinson.
minutes
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the minutes of June 7, 1977, as amended.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the minutes of June 14, 1977, as amended.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the minutes of June 21, 1977, as amended.
county buildings/lake county property appraiser
Mr. Ed Havill, Lake County Property Appraiser, appeared before the Board to propose certain structural changes within his office, such as dividers, counter top desks and carpeting. He stated that he would fund from his budget all the requested changes, but would like the County to pick up the cost of the carpeting and minor maintenance work. On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the expenditure of not more than $2,000 to carpet various areas in the Property Appraiser’s Office as well as the minor maintenance of closing a six-foot wide doorway in the above-mentioned office. The Board also approved the necessary transfer of funds be made.
county property
Mr. Knuckles, Purchasing Agent, appeared before the Board and stated that the County did not receive any bids on the surplus benches which the Board approved to be sold. However, he did state that he had assigned all but six benches to various County Departments which needed them for seating within their Department. The Board requested that Mr. Knuckles find uses within the County for the remaining six benches.
auto and trucks
Mr. Knuckles appeared before the Board and stated that the County had received two bids on a compact car that would be purchased by the County and leased to the State for use by the CETA Coordinator. The bids are as follows:
Boomer Chrysler $4611.95
Ralley Chrysler Plymouth $4675.15
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of a compact car from Boomer Chrysler at a cost of $4,611.95; this will be leased to the State of Florida for use by the CETA Department.
Mr. Knuckles presented to the Board a request from the Mosquito Control Department to purchase a 1977 5/8 ton pickup at an approximate cost of $4,010.00. This purchase would be made from State Money which has recently been allocated to Lake County.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of a 1977 5/8 ton pickup truck for the Mosquito Control Department, which will be shopped by the Purchasing Department and which will be purchased from State Funds and authorized that Property Number 4570 be traded in on the above-mentioned vehicle.
machinery and equipment/accounts allowed
Mr. Knuckles requested permission to purchase scuba diving equipment for the Mosquito Control Department at a cost of $500. Discussion was held. On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of scuba diving equipment for the Mosquito Control Department from Sous Diver Supplies in Mount Dora at a cost not to exceed $500. This too will be purchased from State Funds.
Mr. Knuckles presented to the Board a request for the purchase of a reel to reel tape recorder for use by the Agricultural Center at a cost of $258. On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the above request at the price quoted to the Board.
COUNTY supplies
Mr. Knuckles informed the Board that he had received a copy of the letter from Mr. Hennings, Associate of the County Attorneys Office, regarding the fact that the County does not have to place out to bids its oil and gasoline needs for the coming year. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the Purchasing Agent to purchase at the best possible price after obtaining competitive quotations, oil and gasoline for the County when needed during the 1977-1978 Fiscal Year.
county buildings
Mr. Knuckles reported to the Board that he had not yet had an opportunity to review quotations for the repair of the roof on the Engineering Building and that as soon as such a review was made, he would report to the Board with his recommendation.
He also stated that he was in the process of obtaining quotations for cleaning the exterior of the Old Courthouse and would report to the Board with a recommendation as soon as possible.
machinery and equipment/accounts allowed
Mr. Knuckles discussed with the Board renewing our Contract with Lake Communications for the repair and maintenance of the County’s radios. He stated that Lake Communications is willing to perform this service for the County under the present terms and prices of the current contract.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved renewing its contract with Lake Communications for the maintenance of the County Radios for the fiscal year 1977-1978.
county employees
Mr. Knuckles requested permission to upgrade a clerk/typist position to Clerk/Typist 2 at a salary of $6,500 effective immediately. This will be a CETA position.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the above request as presented.
outdoor recreational facilities
Mr. Heppberger, President of the Lake Improvement Association, appeared before the Board to request the Board’s approval to enter into a contract with the Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission for a Haul Seining Program under the direction of Mr. Wesley Spence of Crescent City. The program would consist of 50 hauls at $100 a haul and $.05 per pound of rough fish. He requested that this be taken from the Fish Conservation Fund. Discussion was held.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved to enter into a contract with the Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission to conduct a Haul Seining Program consisting of 50 hauls at $100 a haul and $.05 pound, with the understanding that the county will provide a truck for hauling the rough fish to the landfill and that that the cost of the program will be taken from the Fish Conservation Fund.
animals
Mr. Richard Hennings, Associate of the County Attorney’s Office, appeared before the Board regarding a discussion with the Sheriff regarding the disposal of large animals.
It was suggested that the County construct a holding pen for large animals at the Animal Shelter so that they may be destroyed immediately after the required number of days have passed for holding such animals. It was requested that the County Attorney’s Office redraw the Ordinance pertaining to animals to address large animals.
suits affecting the county
Mr. Hennings appeared before the Board regarding the suit of Lake County vs. Geophysical Services which deals with the damage to a Lake County Road by this company while it was conducting a vibroseis survey along the County’s Right of Way. Discussion was held. Mr. Hennings explained the legal problems regarding this suit. Mr. Robert Andrew, County Engineer, was present to inform the Board of the approximate cost to repair the road.
Discussion was held. On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board directed the County Attorney’s Office to negotiate a settlement with Geophysical Services regarding this suit.
ordinance
At 11:30 a.m. the Chairman announced that the advertised time had arrived for the Board to consider an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Rules and Regulations by creating an R-1-10 Zoning District.
The Deputy Clerk read the proof of publication.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board placed the Ordinance on the floor for discussion on its first and only reading.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board placed the Ordinance on for its first and only reading by title only.
No one appeared before the Board to comment on the Ordinance being considered for adoption.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Ordinance was adopted on its first and only reading as amended by title only which is as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA ORDINANCE 1971-6, AS AMENDED TO DATE, BY CREATING A NEW R-1-10, MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT ZONE TO PROVIDE FOR MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL USAGE IN AN URBAN AREA WITH A MINIMUM USABLE LAND AREA OF NOT LESS THAN 10,000 SQUARE FEET; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BONDS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Mary Temple to live in a mobile home on the same piece of property on which her conventional dwelling is being constructed provided that the proper bond is 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 Board of County Commissioners.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Terry C. Baker to live in a mobile home on the same piece of property on which his conventional dwelling is being built provided that the proper bond is 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 Board of County Commissioners.
grants
Mr. Willett, Director of Planning, informed the Board that he had received the Grant Acceptance Form from EDA which needs to be signed by the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners for the Southeast Umatilla Block Grant. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign the necessary acceptance forms.
Mr. Willett also discussed with the Board the need to employ an auditor to conduct an audit on the Section 8 Funds. On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Director of Planning to select an auditor for the above-mentioned work and requested that the Planning Department select a different auditor from the one that is presently doing the necessary State Forms on the Nursing Home.
recess and reassembly
At 12:00 Noon the Chairman announced that the Board would adjourn for lunch to the Park Restaurant in Tavares, and if this restaurant is closed, they will have lunch at the Silver Lake Golf and Country Club. The public and press are invited on a dutch-treat basis.
planning and zoning
rezoning case 68-77-4 affiliated services
At 1:45 p.m. the Board considered the above rezoning case which was postponed from August 16, 1977. No one appeared before the Board regarding this case.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the rezoning to R-1-10.
county buildings
Commr. Hoskinson stated that the State should be notified that it is responsible for the upkeep of the Juvenile Shelter. However, he stated that he had been informed that the State is short of funds and may abandon the building if it is forced to make repairs. He brought to the attention of the Board that the State had done a considerable amount of ground work around the building in question.
At this time, Commr. Hoskinson informed the Board that Mrs. Knowles, Direct District Supervisor of the Lake County Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, stated that she would supply the County with paint if the County forces would paint the Juvenile Shelter.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the CETA workers assigned to working on the Old Courthouse to be authorized to paint the interior and exterior of the Lake County Juvenile Shelter with the understanding that the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services will supply the paint needed.
It was also approved for the County to make minor repairs to the exterior of the building.
road closing
At 2:00 p.m. the Chairman announced that the advertised time had arrived for the Board to consider the closing of an unnamed road in Villa City.
Upon the County Engineer checking the proof of publication which was received of the legal description of the road in question, it was found to be in error. On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board postponed this hearing until October 4, 1977 at 2:00 p.m. in order to allow the petitioner an opportunity to readvertise the description of the road correctly.
The Chairman stated that the advertised time had arrived for the Board to consider the closing of a portion of Red Head Road. The description of the road is as follows:
RED HEAD ROAD, BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY LOTS 1 & 2 AND ON THE SOUTH BY LOTS 5 & 6 IN BLOCK C, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF OCALA FOREST CAMPSITES AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 16, PAGE 41, PUBLIC RECORDS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
No one appeared before the Board in opposition to this road closing. On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the closing of the above-mentioned road , subject to the legal description approved by the County Engineer.
The Chairman stated that the Board had scheduled another public hearing regarding the vacation of lots and roads in the Higley Subdivision. The Clerk stated that proof of publication had been received. The description of the road is as follows:
ALL STREETS ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF THE TOWN OF HIGLEY FILED AND RETURNED IN 1884 IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA. SAID PROPERTY NOW BEING A PART OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, LYING AND BEING WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE WEST QUARTER (W1/4) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW1/4) OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST IN LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA; THE EAST HALF (E1/2) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE1/4); THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE1/4) OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW1/4)LYING EAST (E) OF THE EASTERLY LINE OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF STATE ROAD NO. 452 IN SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST IN LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA; ALSO THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW1/4) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE1/4) THENCE RUN EAST 100 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH (N) 55 DEGREES EAST (E) 531.5 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 30 DEGREES 30’ EAST (E) 403 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH (N) 40 DEGREES 30’ WEST (W) 900.66 FEET TO THE NORTH (N) LINE OF THE SAID SECTION 11; THENCE RUN WEST (W) 151 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST (NW) CORNER OF THE SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER (NW1/4) OF NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE1/4) THENCE RUN SOUTH (S) 1317 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THAT PORTION OF THE UNNAMED STREET DIVIDING THE EAST AND WEST HALVES OF BLOCK 68 AND SITUATED WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY, THE UNNAMED STREET DIVIDING THE EAST AND THE WEST HALF OF BLOCK 69, THAT PORTION OF THE UNNAMED STREET DIVIDING THE EAST AND THE WEST HALVES OF BLOCK 37 AND SITUATED WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY; THAT PORTION OF WEST AVENUE LYING BETWEEN BLOCKS 68 AND 69; THAT PORTION OF WEBB STREET BETWEEN BLOCKS 37 AND 36; THAT PORTION OF WEBB STREET LYING BETWEEN BLOCKS 69 AND 38; THAT PORTION OF RAILROAD AVENUE LYING BETWEEN LOTS 2 AND 3, BLOCK 35 AND BLOCK 36; THAT PORTION OF RAILROAD AVENUE LYING BETWEEN THE WEST ½ OF BLOCK 49 AND 38; THAT PORTION OF EMERALDA AVENUE DIVIDING BLOCKS 37 AND 69 AND SITUATED WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY; THAT PORTION OF EMERALDA AVENUE DIVIDING BLOCKS 36 AND 38; THAT PORTION OF EMERALDA AVENUE DIVIDING LOT 3 OF BLOCK 35 AND THE WEST ½ OF BLOCK 40; THE UNNAMED STREET DIVIDING LOTS 2 AND 3 OF BLOCK 35 AND THAT PORTION OF THE UNNAMED STREET RUNNING THROUGH THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BLOCK 36; ALL ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF HIGLEY, FILED AND RECORDED IN 1884, IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA (SAID PROPERTY NOW BEING PART OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA).
No one appeared before the Board regarding this road closing. On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board adopted a resolution closing the above-described road and the portion of the Plat of Higley Subdivision, subject to the legal description being approved by the County Engineer.
maps and plats
Mr. Andrew presented to the Board the Plat of Imperial Mobile Terrace Unit #5. He stated that the roads in this section would not be accepted into the County Maintained System and would be maintained as private roads.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the plat of Imperial Mobile Terrace, Fifth Addition, as presented with the understanding that the County will not maintain the roads within this addition.
licenses and permits
PERMIT NO. PERMITTEE PURPOSE ROAD NO.
952 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 5-7043
953 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 3-1040
954 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 5-8375
955 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable C-437
956 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 3-1865
957 Florida Telephone Corp. Aerial Cable 5-7961
958 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 3-4857
5-336 Sumter Electric Coop, Inc. Distribution Line 5-7883
1-338 Florida Power Corporation Aerial Line 1-7212
1-339 Florida Power Corporation Aerial Line 1-7009
1-340 Florida Power Corporation Aerial Line 1-7407
1-341 Florida Power Corporation Aerial Line 1-6707
1-342 Florida Power Corporation Aerial Line 1-6808
1-343 Florida Power Corporation Aerial Line 1-6708
1-344 Florida Power Corporation Aerial Line 1-6611
1-345 Florida Power Corporation Aerial Line 1-7310
1-346 Florida Power Corporation Aerial Line 1-6008
1-347 Florida Power Corporation Aerial Line 1-5508
1-348 Florida Power Corporation Aerial Line 1-5408
1-349 Florida Power Corporation Aerial Line 1-5209
1-350 Florida Power Corporation Aerial Line S-466A
1-351 Florida Power Corporation Aerial Line 1-7906
1-352 Florida Power Corporation Aerial Line 1-8010
1-353 Florida Power Corporation Aerial Line 1-8104
1-354 Florida Power Corporation Aerial Line 1-7611
1-355 Florida Power Corporation Aerial Line 1-7807
5-356 Sumter Electric Cooperative Distribution Line 5-7976
5-357 Sumter Electric Cooperative K. V. Line 5-7581
959 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 1-4124
DRIVEWAY PERMITS
5-337 Barbara A. Yeager 5-7581
1-336 Gene Stults S-466A
Commr. Carson abstained from the vote because he is a member on the Board of Directors of the Florida Telephone Corporation.
resolutions/roads – county
On a motion by Commr Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board adopted a resolution authorizing the installation of stop signs on Twin Palms Road (DR 1-5915) as recommended by the County Engineer.
accounts allowed
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Mr. Robert Andrew to attend the SAAC Annual Convention in Orlando from September 22-24, 1977 and approved the registration fee of $45.
roads – county
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the following roads in the Four Winds Subdivision to be given the following County Road Number:
El Viento Street DR 3-1246
Maria Avenue DR 3-1246A
Mr. Andrew presented to the Board a request to have a guardrail installed on Lake Nellie Road. He informed the Board that he did not have estimates on the cost of this installation. The Board requested that a cost estimate be presented before formal action is taken on this matter.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board accepted Lake Eustis Drive into the County Maintained System and assigned the following County road number to it: DR 1-4838.
The Board also approved the release of $14,956.67 which is the final payment for the construction of this road. The Board also adopted a resolution establishing a speed limit of 30 mph on this road and authorized a stop sign be placed at S-473.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the execution of the agreement from the DOT regarding the Pavement Marking Demonstration Program and adopted a resolution stating same. This was upon the request of the County Engineer who had all the necessary forms and informed the Board that he would have his office process same. Commr. Hoskinson was absent for the vote.
municipalities
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board approved for the County to grade roads for the City of Minneola at $26 per hour and approved for Minneola to purchase clay from the County at $.475 a cubic yard. Commr. Hoskinson was absent for the vote.
contracts and agreements
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the change order in the amount of $1,543.30 for additional paving on the Ruby Street Parking Lot.
county employees/county policy/salaried and wages
At this time, the Board discussed its policy in subsidizing an employee’s pay check when the employee is already collecting Workmen’s Compensation checks. Discussion was held. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved that effective October 1, 1977, the County would no longer subsidize the Workmen’s Compensation checks being received by County employees who were not on the job due to an injury which was incurred by them during working hours.
easement – roads
Mr. Andrew discussed with the Board a drainage problem in the Astor area. Discussion was held. It was determined that Mr. Andrew and the County Attorney would look into the matter and report back to the Board their findings.
road closings
Mr. Andrew presented to the Board a request to vacate a cul de sac at the end of Perch Street in Dexter Estates. He stated that he has not had an opportunity to review this matter and requested that the Board not take any action on this matter until he had an opportunity to review the petition. No action was taken at this time.
Mr. Andrew presented to the Board a request from Mr. Tom Champion to advertise the closing of Howard Avenue in Lake Gertrude Groves. Discussion was held. On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, the Board approved for the above-mentioned road closing to be advertised for October 4, 1977 at 2:00 p.m., with the stipulation that Mr. Champion have proof at the public hearing that all adjacent property owners have been notified of this road closing.
Commr. Carson was absent for the vote.
autos and trucks/accounts allowed
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board approved the installation of vandal proof accessories for all equipment and approved the purchase of safety flashing lights for the Public Works Department. Commr. Carson was absent for the vote.
roads – county
Mr. Andrew presented to the Board a request from the DOT to execute County Deeds, Resolutions, and Right-of-Way Maps for SR 448. These were referred back to the County Engineer for his review.
contracts and agreements
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Contract between Lake County and Aerial Cartographics for aerial photo work in the Southeast Umatilla area. This was approved several weeks ago with the stipulation that the cost for these photos be taken from the Southeast Umatilla Block Grant monies.
county employees
Mr. Andrew discussed with the Board the need for a Right-of-Way Agent in the Public Works Department. Discussion was held. The Board had no objection to the County Engineer pursuing the employment of a Right-of-Way Agent and requested that he keep the Board informed in this matter.
accounts allowed
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Bob Andrew to attend the FPZA Conference in Orlando on September 9, 1977 and approved the registration fee of $3.65.
roads – subdivision
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the release of the maintenance bond for Venetian Village, 4th Addition, and accepted the roads into the County Maintained System. This was done upon the recommendation of the County Engineer.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the roads in East Lakeview Estates Subdivision into the County Maintained System and accepted the maintenance bond for same. He informed the Board that $1,000 had been retained in the Escrow Fund for the purpose of erecting the necessary signs in this subdivision.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board accepted the roads in Friendswood Subdivision into the County Maintained System and accepted the maintenance bond for same. This action was taken upon the recommendation of the County Engineer. Commr. Hoskinson was absent for the vote.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board accepted the roads in Greenview Subdivision into the County Maintained System and accepted the maintenance bond on same. Commr. Hoskinson was absent for the vote.
maps and plats
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the Plat of Lake Coolie Subdivision upon the recommendation of the County Engineer that it met all County specifications. Commr. Hoskinson was absent for the vote.
budgets
Mr. Andrew presented to the Board the Final Budget for the State II Landfill, which needed to be signed by the Chairman and sent to Tallahassee. The Board requested that this be referred to the Finance Department for its review before being signed by the Chairman.
roads – state – county
Mr. Andrew stated that the Department of Transportation had forwarded to him documents pertaining to right of way on SR 50 which it would like to return to the County. The Board took no action on this matter until the County Engineer had an opportunity to review same and present a recommendation to the Board.
outdoor recreational facilities
Commr. Hoskinson brought to the attention of the Board that old guard rail posts were placed at Lake Eustis Park for use as parking bumpers; however, they have proved to be unsatisfactory. Discussion was held regarding the cost to the County to purchase parking bumpers as opposed to building suitable bumpers. Commissioner Hoskinson discussed the possibility of taking the cost of said bumpers from the Secondary Road Fund money. Commr. Hoskinson will pursue the matter.
bonds
On a motion by Commr Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the following Contractor Bonds were approved:
55-78 Charles W. Lewis dba Charles W. Lewis Construction Co.
68-78 Marcus Watters
1146-78 Rolland J. Atley dba Atley Electric
1571-77 Milous J. Williams dba Sun State Aluminum
1572-78 Burley Adkins dba Adkins Electric
1573-78 Steven F. Watts
1574-77 Kenneth R. Carris dba Southern Plumbing, Inc.
1575-77 Don C. Peters (Plumbing)
1576-77 Benjamin Kalota (Residential)
1577-78 James E. McCafrey, Jr. (Specialty)
On a motion by Commr Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the cancellation of the following Contractor Bonds:
225-75 Neely Dillon dba Dillon Septic Tanks & Concrete Products Inc.
1146-73 Rolland J. Atley
1331-78 S. K. Brown dba Frank Albritton Inc.
1440-77 Harold Price Craft Electric Inc.
1502-77 Richard Hanson dba Bonded Comfort Distributors, Inc.
1498-77 Rolf Anderson
county property
On a motion by Commr Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the removal of Property Numbers 4515, 5232, 1660, 1665, 1676, 1709, 6305B-F, 4924, and 5487 from the County’s Fixed Asset List due to them being traded, being beyond repair, or ruined by water.
ACCOUNTS allowed
On a motion by Commr Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of Block and Booth Certification Examinations at a total cost of $2,600.
On a motion by Commr Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of a Sperry Remington Typewriter at a cost of $632 for the Office of the Supervisor of Elections.
On a motion by Commr Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of a Martin Yale heavy duty letter opener for the Office of the Supervisor of Elections.
checks received
On a motion by Commr Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the check from the Supervisor of Elections Office from Eugene L. Klinger for one precinct list.
bonds
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the bond of Mrs. R. J. Thornton, Beulah Savage, and Philip D. Conant as members of the Board of Trustees of the Lake Sumter Community College.
accounts allowed
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the travel request for Mr. Yoder and Mr. Buchanan to attend the Training Program and Fall Conference and to take the Public Health Pest Control Certification Examination at the Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory in Vero Beach on October 16-20, 1977.
hospitals
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the admission of Mr. James E. Newton to the A. G. Holley State Hospital.
reports
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the monthly Youth Programs Report and the Distribution of Revenue from the Traffic-Criminal Department.
accounts allowed
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Jackson A. Haddox, County Agricultural Extension Agent to attend the Florida Citrus Growers Institute at Highland County Agri-Civic Center in Sebring, Florida on September 13 & 14, 1977.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for the new Veterans Service Officer and the office staff to attend the Veterans Service Officer Mid-Winter Training Conference in St. Petersburg on October 11-13, 1977.
indigents
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following changes on the Indigent List:
ADD Perry Kelley for Carnell Mathis Dist. 1 $18.00
CANCEL Taylor Bradford for Bill Martin Dist. 1 $60.00
CANCEL Perry Kelley for Mary Lee Gains Dist. 1 $37.50
contracts and agreements
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Interlocal Agreement between Lake County, City of Tavares, City of Mount Dora, and the City of Eustis allowing them to pipe water from the well which serves the Lake County Animal Shelter to the Tri-City Landfill Building and toilet facility, which is south of the Astatula Landfill, subject to the cities providing the material and labor for piping the water from the County-owned property to the above-mentioned facility.
accounts allowed
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the following vouchers to be paid:
GENERAL REVENUE 2888-3066
ROAD AND BRIDGE 980-1130
FINE AND FORFEITURE 464-492
MVI 216-225
COR COUNTY BUILDINGS 97-98
DWI 32-33
SECTION 8 94-122
TITLE II ANTI RECESSION 10
NORTHEAST LAKE COUNTY HOSPITAL 15
NORTHEAST LAKE COUNTY AMBULANCE 16-17
NORTHWEST LAKE COUNTY AMBULANCE 9
EMERGENCY MEDICAL 2
CETA TITLE I PSE 8-9
CETA TITLE II 52-66
CETA TITLE VI 100-116
CETA TITLE VI PSE 3-20
BUDGETS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the Chairman to sign the Landfill Budget, subject to the figures being checked by the Finance Department.
recess and reassembly
At 4:05 p.m. the Chairman announced that there would be a recess. The Board reconvened at 4:55 p.m.
tax levy
At 5:00 p.m. the Chairman announced that the advertised time had arrived for the Board to hold a required public hearing to consider the proposed increase of the tax millage in the Northwest Lake County Hospital District.
Mr. Harold Dodd, John Ricker, and a few of the residents of the Orange Blossom Mobile Home Gardens were present. Mr. Calvin Glidewell, City Manager of Leesburg, and Chief Robert Taylor, Fire Chief of Leesburg, represented the City of Leesburg and answered questions raised by the above-mentioned citizens of Orange Blossom Gardens.
Points of discussion were methods used in collecting bad debts incurred by the Ambulance Service, the cost charged by the Service when it responds to an emergency call, and if the other Ambulance Districts were experiencing a tax increase.
salaries and wages/county employees
Mr. Porter appeared before the Board regarding an error in the salary account of the Planning Department in the 1977-1978 proposed budget. He stated that Mr. Willett would like an additional $1,000 added to the salary account due to an error in reporting present salaries of present employees in his department. Discussion was held.
planning and zoning
Commr. Deems postponed discussion of the above-mentioned subject to acknowledge Mr. Dewey Burnsed, Attorney for the City of Leesburg.
Mr. Burnsed stated that the City of Leesburg had a request before the Planning and Zoning Commission for a CUP to be issued on a piece of property which Leesburg wishes to use as a spray field. He stated that due to the time element involved, he was requesting the Board of County Commissioners hold a special meeting during the last week in September to consider this CUP request rather than consider it during its normal hearings which will be held on the third Tuesday in October. Discussion was held.
The Chairman established a Special Meeting for Wednesday, September 28, 1977 at 2:00 p.m. to consider this rezoning case as requested, provided that Mr. Burnsed be responsible for the necessary advertisement.
salaries and wages/county employees
The Chairman resumed discussion of the matter involving the salary budget of the Planning and Zoning Department. On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Mr. Willett to add an additional $1,000 to the Salary Account of the Planning and Zoning Department.
machinery and equipment/ceta
Mr. Porter informed the Board that it is difficult to keep up with the volume of paper work in the CETA Office and is requesting that a copier be purchased for use in the CETA Department and be leased to the State of Florida. On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the County to purchase a copier for use in the CETA Offices and that this copier be leased to the State. The Board requested that Mr. Knuckles be contacted about this purchase.
appropriations/ceta
Mr. Spooner, CETA Coordinator, appeared before the Board and requested its approval of the operation of the Title 112 Program by the School Board. This program is an extension of the Title I Program which has been operated by the School Board for the education of underprivileged people in Lake County. He further informed the Board that any expense for this program incurred by the County would be reimbursed by the School Board. On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the operation of the Title 112 Program to continue in the same manner as it has in the past.
Mr. Spooner also requested approval from the Board to accept the low bid from Rinker Materials Corporation in Deland for the pouring of the concrete slab for the Lake Mack Volunteer Fire Department under the Community Development Project for this area. The low bid was in the amount of $981. The bids may be obtained from Mr. Harry Spooner, CETA Coordinator, and are on file in his office.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of two chain saws from the County Funds for the Public Works Projects, which will be leased to the CETA Program.
accounts allowed
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Van Porter and Harry Spooner to attend the Annual Federal Aid Briefing Seminar September 11-13, 1977 in Washington D.C. and approved the registration fee of $95 each.
public health
Commr. Windram stated that he had conferred with Dr. June Murray on the merits of the Lake County Family Planning Clinic. He stated that according to Dr. Murray, the program is worthwhile and that she is a member on the Board of Directors of the Family Planning Clinic. He stated that she recommended that the program be given funding consideration for one year.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for funding in the amount of $1,843.50 for the 1977-78 Fiscal Year.
There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
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C.A. “Lex” deems, chairman
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James C. Watkins, Clerk