A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
JANUARY 17, 1978
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, January 17, 1978, in the Board of County Commissioners room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida at 9:00 a.m. Present were: James R. Carson, Jr., Chairman; J.M. Hoskinson; Thomas J. Windram; Glenn C. Burhans; and C.A. “Lex” Deems. Others present were: James C. Watkins, Clerk; Christopher Ford, County Attorney; Andrea Gambrell and Jennifer Kennedy, Deputy Clerks.
The Invocation was given by James C. Watkins and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Thomas J. Windram.
FUNDS-GENERAL
Mr. Harvey Cubbage appeared before the Board and stated that he is renting homes to individuals from which he is receiving rent subsidy from Lake County. He stated that he is in need of more money due to new heating elements that he has had to install in the home. The Board directed that he contact Mr. Willett, Director of Planning, regarding this matter.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the minutes of January 3, 1978, as amended.
SUITS AFFECTING THE COUNTY
Commr. Carson asked if everyone had received a letter from Dan Robuck, in the County Attorney’s Office, informing the Board that the County’s Insurance Carrier had settled the suit with Key Scales regarding the destruction of several beagle puppies and that Lake County had been dropped from the suit.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICES/RESOLUTIONS
Commr. Windram brought to the attention of the Board that it has been requested that the Board adopt a resolution commending Dr. Thomas Langley for all the work he has done for Lake County in the field of Emergency Medical Services. Commr. Windram stated that he will be presented with this Resolution at the EMS Annual Meeting and would like for all Commissioners to sign the Resolution. On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board adopted a Resolution commending Dr. Langley for the work he has done for Lake County in the field of Emergency Medical Services and requested the County Attorney to prepare it to be signed by all members of the Board of County Commissioners.
PLANNING AND ZONING
Commr. Deems presented to the Board a letter from the Department of Natural Resources regarding a meeting on February 1, 1978 in the Orange County Board of County Commissioners Room for the purpose of keeping everyone abreast of the Department’s action on the Wekiva River camps.
It was the feeling of the Board that Lake County’s Environmental Planner or Director of Planning attend this meeting. The board referred this to Mr. Willett.
MVI
Commr. Deems presented to the Board a letter and questionnaire from the Florida Senate, Committee on Transportation, asking for Lake County’s opinion on whether or not Lake County would like to retain the MVI Program.
Discussion was held. It was the opinion of the majority of the Board that the MVI Program should be retained. Commr. Deems requested that the questionnaire be referred to the County Engineer for completion and that when the questionnaire was completed it be returned to Commr. Deems so that the appropriate letter could be written and the questionnaire be returned.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board directed that the questionnaire be answered and that it be indicated that Lake County is in favor of retaining the MVI Program. Commr. Burhans voted “no.”
SEWER TREATMENT PLANTS
Mr. Gordon Tiffiney, City Manager of Clermont, appeared before the Board to inform the Board of County Commissioners on the progress the City of Clermont has made in the study dealing with the disposal of Effluent in marsh areas. Discussion was held.
Mr. Ted Wicks, Acting Director of the Pollution Control Department, was present for the discussion and stated that the Lake County Pollution Control Department and Pollution Control Board recognizes the City ‘s efforts in this study and will support it where possible.
Mr. Tiffiney stated they are attempting to obtain a Federal grant to continue this study. He stated that the first year’s study cost approximately $37,000 and the second year’s study would cost approximately $57,000. He stated that he felt the University of Florida could be persuaded to absorb much of the overhead involved in this study and that, possibly, the City may come to the County requesting financial support in their endeavors if the Federal Grant is not obtained.
COURTHOUSE
Commr. Hoskinson brought to the attention of the Board the need to begin monitoring the parking situation in and around the Courthouse Complex.
He suggested that the video tape machine in the Planning Department be used to periodically scan the parking area to determine if there are constant offenders in the policy adopted by the Board in December pertaining to designated parking lot areas for those people working in the Old and New Courthouse and adjacent buildings.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board authorized Commr. Hoskinson to take whatever steps were necessary to monitor the parking situation in and around the Courthouse Complex.
COUNTY EMPLOYEES
Commr. Burhans brought to the attention of the Board that Jerry Joiner, an employee at the Lake Soil Water Conservation District Office, has requested a transfer back to his home state of Kentucky. He requested that a resolution be adopted commending Jerry Joiner for his service to Lake County while working for the Soil Conservation District. On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board adopted the above Resolution as recommended by Commr. Burhans.
BONDS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Contractor Bonds:
1115-78 Larry Wilde (Aluminum Erection and Mobile Home)
1610-78 Ronald D. Grinstead
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the cancellation of the following contractor bonds:
1095-77 Raymond Olds
1285-75 Ronald J. Atley
CHECKS ACCEPTED
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the check from the Tax Collector in the amount of $18.13 which represents unclaimed redemption monies.
HOSPITALS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the admission of Malcolm Geddie, Jr. to the A.G. Holley State Hospital.
CHECKS ACCEPTED/SUITS AFFECTING
THE COUNTY
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the check from Geophysical Services in the amount of $4,200 which represents full settlement between Lake County and Geophysical Services for damages done to a County Road.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
The Deputy Clerk brought to the attention of the Board that Mrs. Stegall, Supervisor of Elections, inadvertently forgot to request approval to attend the Mid-Winter Conference for Supervisors of Elections in Orlando on January 17-20, 1978. On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for the supervisor of Elections to attend the above meeting in Orlando.
FUNDS-TRANSFER
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following transfer of funds:
GENERAL REVENUE
Supervisor of Elections - Transfer $25 from #2440205 “Office Supplies and Expenses” to #2440329 “Dues and Memberships”
Elections – Transfer $1700 from Contingency to #2441402 “Equipment.” The Board requested that, if possible, this be taken from Anti-Recession Funds. If this is not possible, then the Board approved the transfer from Contingency.
Purchasing – Transfer $100 from #2558205 “Office Supplies and Expenses” to #2558328 “Travel Expense”
Courthouse – Transfer $2000 from #2670337-1 “Maint. Of Bldg.” to #2670402 “Equipment”
County Planning – Transfer $1000 from #2780341-1 “Contracted Service” to #2780402 “Equipment”
East Central Florida Regional Planning Council – Transfer $2634.46 from Contingency to #2780341-2 “Contracted Services”
County Service Officer – Transfer $2.00 from #2991205 “Office Supplies and Expenses” to #2991402 “Equipment”
Local Mosquito Control – Transfer $10 from #4212102 “Salaries” to #4212334 “Commissioners, fees and costs”
Animal shelter – Transfer $200 from #5106402 “Equipment” to #5106338 “Maint. of Equipment.”
Homes for Infirm – Transfer $1000 from #5223402 “Equipment” to #5223338 “Maint. Of Equipment”
FINE AND FORFEITURE FUND
County Judges – Transfer $27 from #2323205 “Office Supplies and Expenses” to #2323402 “Equipment”
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
The Clerk presented to the Board a letter from Mr. Bond Anderson, III, Certified Public Accountant, which outlines a proposal for a study leading to a conceptual design for an integrated accounting and budgeting system utilizing data processing capabilities. He stated that the estimated cost for performing the services will be $9,000 based on an estimated 180 hours billed at $40 per hour ($7,200) plus out-of pocket expenses such as transportation, lodging, etc. ($1,800). The fee estimated anticipates that the final report will be typed and printed by the County.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved to enter into a contract with Mr. Bond Anderson to conduct the above study within the County Finance Department. Mr. Ford is to prepare the necessary contract.
RESOLUTION
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board adopted a Proclamation designating February 5-11, 1978 as Scout Anniversary Week.
CANCELLATION OF WARRANTS
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the cancellation of warrant #1120 in the Road and Bridge Fund because the merchandise purchased was returned.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
Mr. Watkins presented to the Board a request for the County Finance Department to attend a seminar on uniform accounting systems. He stated that there will be two seminars held and one-half of the office will go to the seminar in Gainesville and the other one-half will attend the one in Tampa. On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Donald Smalt, Barbara Harney, Darwin Deland and Barbara McGowan to attend the above-mentioned seminar in Gainesville on February 8 and 9, 1978. They further approved for Donald Smalt, Pat Cooper, Janet Latshaw and Sherry Puckett to attend the above-mentioned seminar in Tampa on February 22 and 23, 1978.
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
Mr. Gary Knuckles, Director of Purchasing, appeared before the Board and requested permission to renew the Contract with State Uniform Supply for MVI shirts. He stated that the Contract would be at the same price and under the same conditions as the one signed last year. On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved maintaining its contact with State Uniform Supply under the same terms as last year which are six changes of shirts per week per man at a cost of $.35 each or $2.10 per week.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
Mr. Knuckles presented to the Board a request to purchase a Muffle Furnace for the Pollution Control Department. On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of a muffle furnace from Fisher Scientific at a cost of $220 for use by the Pollution Control Department. This purchase was approved upon the recommendation of the Director of Purchasing.
Mr. Knuckles informed the Board that the County has a lease with Williams Welding Supply Co., Inc., for the rental of cylinders to hold various gases. He stated that it would be cheaper for the County to purchase these tanks from Lovell Auto Supply, Co., Inc., which Lovell would then service.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of 10 cylinders as recommended by the Purchasing Director, from Lovell Auto Supply Co., Inc., at a cost of $125 each.
AUTOS AND TRUCKS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BIDS
Mr. Knuckles requested permission to place out for bid the purchase of seven new pickup trucks for the Road and Bridge Department. He informed the Board that 12 vehicles would be traded in on the new vehicles being purchased. However, he did state that according to the information given, the Board members, County Property Number 5592 was to one of the twelve vehicles traded and it has been requested that this vehicle be kept in the County Fleet and that County Property Number 3194 be traded instead of 5592. At this time, Mr. Knuckles brought to the attention of the Board that it had been requested if one of these tucks could be a diesel truck. It was the feeling of the Board that it did not wish to purchase a diesel truck at this time.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of seven new pickup trucks for the Road and Bridge Department with the understanding that 12 vehicles would be traded.
Mr. Knuckles also requested permission to place out for bid the purchase of two 5/8 ton pickup trucks for the Building Department. He stated that at present the Building Department is equipped with two Chevrolet Chevettes which are inadequate in this department. He suggested that when the two trucks are purchased, the County Number 4320, which is a 1968 Ford and presently being used by the Purchasing Director be traded and one of the Chevettes be assigned to him and County Property Number 4462 which is a 1969 Ford assigned to MVI also be traded and the other Chevette be assigned to MVI. In short, the two Chevettes would be used to replace the two cars being traded-in for the trucks.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the above request as outlined by the Director of Purchasing.
COUNTY EMPLOYEES
Commr. Hoskinson brought to the attention of the Board that he has been working on the mailroom position. Discussion was held as to whether or not this position would be filled with a CETA employee. Commr. Hoskinson felt that it should be a fulltime County-funded position which would enable the County to employ a qualified person for this position rather than having to worry about whether or not the person being considered conformed with the CETA employment regulations and guidelines. He further stated that it was discussed that the supervision of this employee be under the day-to-day supervision of the Clerk. This was determined because the mailroom will be located in the Courthouse and the Clerk would be the closest authority to handle day-to-day problems such as machinery breakdown and illness. Further discussion was held.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board rescinded its action of January 3, 1978, when it approved the mailroom clerk to be a CETA employee and now approved for this position to be a fulltime County-funded position at a salary of $7,000.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
Commr. Hoskinson brought to the attention of the Board that $2,000 in postage would be needed to begin the newly created mailroom. He also stated that he would like the Clerk and Mailroom Clerk to work together in phasing in the use of the central mailroom by the various County Departments.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the expenditure of $2,000 in postage to begin the County Central Mailroom and authorized that the Clerk and Mailroom Clerk work together in phasing in the various County Departments in the use of the Central Mailroom.
At this time, Commr. Hoskinson also brought to the attention of the Board that equipment and supplies would be needed to begin the operation of the Central Mailroom. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the expenditure of $500 to purchase the necessary equipment to begin the Central Mailroom. $400 would be allocated for equipment and $100 would be for supplies.
COURTHOUSE
The Clerk informed the Board that the Building Committee had been in contact with Graphic Systems regarding additional signs in the new Courthouse. He stated that he would like to refer this to the Purchasing Department for Mr. Knuckles to find out the manufacturer of the signs needed with the possibility of purchasing the signs directly from the manufacturer rather than having to go through this company. He felt that it may save the County money by proceeding in this direction.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the sign needs of the County to be referred to the Purchasing Department in an effort to find out if it is possible to purchase the signs needed directly from the manufacturer or obtain a better price, along with faster service elsewhere.
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Personal Property Agreement between Lake County and the Manpower Planning Office for the rental of the Dodge Aspen used by the CETA Coordinator. The Board also approved for Commr. C.A. “Lex” Deems to execute the contract for the County due to the fact that he was the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners last year and the contract was prepared for his signature.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
Mr. Ford reported to the Board that Mr. Sam Cook, MAI, had contacted him regarding the appraisal of the property on the corner of Sinclair and Main Streets in Tavares which Mrs. Messer, owner, has offered to sell to the County. Mr. Ford stated that Mr. Cook will conduct the appraisal on the above-mentioned property and should have it completed within 30 days.
ORDINANCES/SUITS AFFECTING THE
COUNTY
Mr. Ford briefed the Board on the status of the Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance 1978-1 which was adopted by the Board and which is being challenged in Court. He stated that it would be best if it was heard by a Federal Court and a ruling made on the matter. He told the Board that he would keep the Board informed on this matter.
COUNTY BUILDINGS
Mr. Ford presented to the Board the letter he received from Secretary Page regarding the Juvenile Detention Center. It did not meet with the approval of the Board to provide the State with a building to begin its START Program. Discussion was held regarding the meeting that was held with Judge Daniel and the agreements that were made regarding the operation of the detention center. Mr. Ford stated that there was some disagreement as to what actually took place and what was said at that meeting.
Mr. Ford stated that Secretary Page has requested a meeting and that possibly the Board may wish to consider setting up such a meeting to discuss this matter further.
The Board discussed the point that the Legislature mandated that HRS cut back and it decided to cut back in Lake and Monroe Counties by closing the Juvenile Detention Centers. Mr. Ford felt that there may be legal action that could be taken against the State in this matter.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the County Attorney to pursue his research as to what legal action the County is able to take in this matter.
PUBLIC HEALTH
Dr. Murray, Lake County Health Director, appeared before the Board and stated that due to the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services Reorganization Act, the various health offices in surrounding counties are interested in creating a separate Department of Health. Dr. Murray stated that she was in favor of such a Department as were several other Health Officers in various counties. She presented to the Board a Resolution adopted by Citrus County supporting the need for a separate Department of Health. Discussion was held.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board adopted a resolution supporting the creation of a separate Department of Health.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Commr. Windram brought to the attention of the Board that Mr. Robert Jordan, representing the Emergency Medical Services Council, notified him and stated that the EMS Council is preparing to purchase communication equipment through an EMS Grant. Commr. Windram stated that he was informed that in order to qualify for the available funds, Lake County needed to designate an individual as director of Lake County EMS. It was recommended that Dr. Thomas Langley be designated as the Director of Emergency Medical Services. On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board appointed Dr. Thomas Langley as Director of the Lake County EMS Program as recommended above.
RECESS AND REASSEMBLY
At 11:20 a.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would adjourn for lunch at the Park Restaurant. The public and press were invited on a dutch treat basis. The Board reconvened at 1:30 p.m.
MAPS AND PLATS
Mr. Andrew, County Engineer, informed the Board that he was scheduled to appear before the Board to request the approval of Sun Country Estates; however, he stated that there was a problem with the Joiner Agreement. Mr. Ford suggested that the Board approve the plat in question subject to the Joiner papers being properly executed and filed in the County records.
Commr. Carson, Chairman, stated that he would prefer the Board to consider approval of this Plat when all the papers are in proper order.
RIGHT-OF-WAY ROADS
Mr. Andrew brought to the attention of the Board a drainage problem on Indian Trail. Discussion was held regarding the manner in which the drainage problem could be fixed. On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the County to install an 18-inch pipe along 150 feet of Mr. E.F. Brawner’s property. The cost for the installation of this pipe will be $2,000; of which the County will pay ½ and the property owner will pay the other ½. The work shall not begin until the County receives the above mentioned funds from the property owner, along with the necessary easements.
SUPPLIES – ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
Mr. Andrew presented to the Board a request from the Southwest Florida Management District to purchase approximately 500 yards of clay from the County with the understanding that they would be responsible for the loading and hauling of the clay in question. On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the above request from the Southwest Florida Management District to purchase 500 yards of clay at 47 cents per cubic yard with the understanding that the County would not be responsible for the loading or hauling of the material.
ROADS – COUNTY
Mr. Andrew brought to the attention of the Board that North Road in District #5 is not a County-maintained road and it has been requested that the County grade this road. He informed the Board that he estimates the cost to be $130. On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the county to grade the above-mentioned road at a cost of $130 provided the total cost for the work is paid for by the residents, that the funds are received by the County prior to the work being done and with the understanding that the County is under no obligation for the continued maintenance of the road.
Mr. Andrew presented to the Board a request from the residents on Foxfire Lane for three hours of grader time on this road. Mr. Andrew stated that cost for this would be $78. On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the above grader work be done upon the total cost of the work being paid for by the residents, that the funds be received by the County prior to the work beginning and that the county is under no obligation for the continued maintenance of the road.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
Mt. Andrew presented to the Board a request from Del Wood for the release of approximately $5,000 to Basic Asphalt and Construction Corporation, from the Escrow Funds of Lake Dora Oaks. Mr. Andrew stated that everything was in order and approved the release of the funds requested.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the release of approximately $5,000 from the Escrow Fund of Lake Dora Oaks as requested by Del Wood and approved by the County Engineer, Robert Andrew.
GRANTS
Mr. Andrew reported to the Board that the Planning and Engineering Department had received a notice from HUD stating that 50 percent of the Block Grant Funds had to be spent by April 1, 1978.
Mr. Andrew stated that there were roads which comply with the Block Grant guidelines which could be paved. He stated that the County could negotiate with those companies already paving roads in Lake County under the Block Grant and approved by HUD to pave additional roads if the Board would waive the bid procedure.
Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney, suggested that an emergency be declared and that the Engineering and Planning Department be permitted to negotiate with the companies already paving roads in Lake County under the Block Grant to pave additional roads in Lake County under the Community Development Block Grant so that 50% of the funds could be expended prior to or by April 1, 1978.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board declared an emergency existed and authorized the Engineering and Planning Departments to negotiate with those companies paving roads in Lake County under the Community Development Block Grant to pave additional roads under this grant to utilize money made available by the Federal Government for paving roads which otherwise might not be paved in Lake County.
MAPS AND PLATS/ROADS – SUBDIVISION
Mr. Andrew, Director of Public Works, appeared before the Board regarding property owned by Mrs. D’Arcy which has been subdivided.
He stated that in 1974 Mrs. D’Arcy subdivided 40 acres of land into eight five-acre tracts. He further stated that when the subdivision requirements were interpreted, she was allowed to subdivide in this manner and was not required to plat the subdivision. However, now Mrs. D’Arcy wishes to plat the subdivision and it does not meet the present regulations.
Discussion was held. Mr. Willett stated that to the best of his knowledge he believes that a letter was written to Mrs. Darcy to the effect of what is stated above. The Board felt that it could not make a decision on this matter until it could read a copy of the letter in question. It was also wondered whether or not the Board could be held to an agreement made by an employee of the Board over four years ago.
The Chairman announced that the advertised time had arrived for the Board to hold its public hearing on the monthly rezoning cases. Commr. Hoskinson motioned that this matter be tabled until after the rezoning hearings. This met with the approval of the Board.
PLANNING AND ZONING
REZONING 125-77-2 RM TO R-1-5
P&Z COMMISSION
No one appeared before the Board regarding this case. On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board was upheld and the rezoning was approved to R-1-7.
REZONING 117-77-2 TO RR JOHN
DAVIS
No one appeared before the Board regarding this case. On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board was upheld and the rezoning to RR was approved.
REZONING 122-77-2 A TO RR – DAVID
RUTLEDGE
Mr. Walton Hunter, Attorney, appeared before the Board and informed the Board that at the Planning and Zoning Meeting there were no objections to this case.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board was upheld and the rezoning was approved to RR.
REZONING 118-77-3 RMRP TO RM –
GRIER C. BUCKINGHAM
No one appeared before the Board regarding this case. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board was upheld and the rezoning was approved to RM.
REZONING 124-77-4 A TO CP - CARL
FRANKITO
No one appeared before the Board regarding this case. On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board postponed this case until February 21, 1978 at 2:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible.
120-77-4 R-1-7 TO R-1-5 – RICHARD SCHIEBEL
Mr. Willett stated that Mr. Talley, Attorney for Mr. Schiebel, requested that this case be postponed.
No one appeared before the Board in opposition to this postponement.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board postponed this case until February 21, 1978, at 2:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible.
121-77-5 C-1 TO CP – JOSEPH BUTTS, II
Mr. Willett explained to the Board that the Planning and Zoning Board approved this rezoning provided Mr. Butts submit the necessary site plan to the Planning Department. The Board was reluctant to approve this without having first received and reviewed the site plan.
It was moved by Commr. Burhans to uphold the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board and approve the rezoning to CP provided Mr. Butts submits the proper site plan. This was seconded by Commr. Windram.
Mr. Butts was present at the meeting and stated that it would be no problem to submit a site plan. The Board discussed the possibility of postponing this case in order to give Mr. Butts the opportunity to obtain and submit his site plan to the Planning Department.
The Board members felt that it would prefer to have the site plan submitted before it approved a rezoning change. Commr. Burhans withdrew his motion and Commr. Windram withdrew his second.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board postponed formal action on this case until February 7, 1978 at 9:30 a.m.
REZONING 123-77-5 R-1-7 TO C-2 –
PATSY TATUM
No one appeared before the Board regarding this case. On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board was upheld and the rezoning to C-2 was denied.
REZONING CASE 119-77-5 R-1-7 TO C-1 – DEWEY WALDRON
Mr. Paul Motley, resident of the area appeared before the Board and asked in what manner the owner of the land was planning to use the property being rezoned.
Mr. Starkais, resident of Astor, asked what was necessary in order for the owner to utilize the property as C-1. It was explained to her that unless the property owner could conform to the regulations in C-1, he would be unable to use the land in question.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board and approved the rezoning to C-1.
BONDS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Harvey Fender to live in a mobile home on the same piece of property on which his conventional dwelling is being built subject to the proper bond 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 Board of County Commissioners.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Kenneth A. Grant to live in a mobile home on the same piece of property on which his conventional dwelling is being built subject to the proper bond 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 Board of County Commissioners.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Howard Downer to live in a mobile home on the same piece of property on which his conventional dwelling is being built subject to the proper bond 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 Board of County Commissioners.
OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Commr. Hoskinson stated that he had contacted the City of Tavares regarding the matter involving Summerall Park and its hook-up to the Tavares Sewer System. He stated at the time he contacted the City, Mr. Cashion, City Manager, was out of town and no decisions could be made until his return. Commr. Hoskinson stated he would keep the Board briefed on this matter.
GRANTS/CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
Mr. Willett brought to the Board, for its approval and signature, the Housing Rehabilitation Contract for Louis and Elina Foster. On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Housing Rehabilitation Contract for the Section 8 Umatilla Community Development Block Grant as presented to the Board by Mr. Willett, Director of Planning.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of the following vouchers:
General Revenue 908-1112
MVI 49-6 2
Fine and Forfeiture 141-16 9
County Trans. Trust 191A-24 8
Fish Conservation 4
Northwest Hospital Ambulance Dist 2
Northeast Hospital Ambulance Dist 4 5
Northeast Hospital District 3 4
DWI 9-10
Section 8 70
Capital Outlay Reserve 1
Lake County Public Improvement 1
Sinking Fund 1
CETA I 151-178
CETA I, Section 112 1
CETA II 78-85
CETA VI 71-80
Projects VI 104A-120
There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 2:59 p.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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James R. Carson, Jr., Chairman
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James C. Watkins, Clerk