A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

FEBRUARY 7, 1978

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, February 7, 1978, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board of County Commissioners Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida. Present were: James R. Carson, Jr., Chairman; Thomas J. Windram; Glen C. Burhans; C.A. “Lex” Deems; and J.M. Hoskinson. Others present were: James C. Watkins, Clerk; Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; and Andrea Gambrell, Deputy Clerk.

The Invocation was given by James C. Watkins and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Andrea Gambrel.

MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT/ACCOUNT ALLOWED

Mr. Watkins brought to the attention of the Board an emergency situation which existed in the Child Support Department of his office. He stated that there was a need for a new cash register and requested approval from the Board to purchase an NCR Cash register in the amount of $4,432.25.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of the above Cash Register to be used in the Clerk’s Office, Child Support Division, at a cost of $4,432.25 and approved the necessary transfer of funds from Contingency.

MINUTES

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the minutes of the regular meeting of December 6, 1977 as amended.

INDIGENTS/ACCOUNT ALLOWED

Commr. Windram brought to the attention of the Board that Mr. Aubrey Hayes, Welfare Director, has submitted a bill for payment from Florida Hospital in the amount of $23,901.55 for the care of indigent patients from Lake County. Commr. Windram stated that Dr. Murray, Director of the Lake County Health Department, had only authorized $11,931.66 to be billed. The Board stated that it would have to discus this matter later in the day.

Mr. Hayes brought to the attention of the Board that there is an Indigent resident in Lake County that needs dialysis treatment at Orange Memorial Hospital. He stated that the treatment for one year will cost $7,000 and that Medicare will pick up the cost for this treatment after three months of treatment. He stated that, per month, the treatment will be $500. Mr. Hayes requested that the Board approve payment to Orange Memorial Hospital in the amount of $500 for three months which represents payment for Anna Andreff for dialysis treatment.

REZONING CASE 121-77-5 – JOE BUTTS

At 9:30 a.m. the Chairman announced that the time had arrived for the Board to consider the rezoning case of Joseph Butts which had been postponed to this time and date.

Commr. Deems presented to the Board a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Edmonson opposing the rezoning.

Mrs. Edmonson appeared before the Board and stated that she lives near the property which is being rezoned. She stated that she and her husband have a nice home and are opposed to this machine repair shop being across the street from her. She was also concerned if automotive repairs would be allowed on this property.

Mrs. Karl, a resident of the area, also appeared before the Board and asked if it would be possible for the County to restrict Mr. Butts’ hours of operation to daylight hours only. Mr. Ford stated that if Mr. Butts was agreeable, it might be possible.

The residents present were informed that all automotive repair had to be contained to the inside of a building and could not be displayed out in the open.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved the CP Zoning as presented by the Planning Department with the addition that the hours of operation be confined to daylight hours only and that the dismantling of automobiles and trucks be confined to the inside of the building.

Commr. Hoskinson voted “no.”

ROADS – SUBDIVISION/MAPS AND PLATS

Mr. Willett appeared before the Board regarding the platting of the D’Arcy property known as Pine Tree Estates.

Mr. Willett presented to the Board letters written on this matter back in 1974. He stated that the Planning Department had written a letter to George Farner of Hal Farner Surveyors, stating that because the subdivision consisted of six lots or less, they would be exempt from platting and paving; however, it was pointed out that the 15 foot easements should be increased to 66 feet because the 15 foot easements may cause problems in the future should they wish to plat the subdivision. At this time, Mr. Willett stated that when this interpretation was made, the lots facing the County Road were not included because access to these front lots was off a County Road.

Commr. Deems asked Mr. Ford, County Attorney, how long the status of such a letter would last. Mr. Ford stated that if the developers had intended to plat, they would have done so six or eight months later and that it was very odd that four years later the developers wish to plat and feel that the letter written should exempt them from the regulations requiring certain improvements.

Discussion was held. On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the platting of lots 5, 6, 7, and 8 in Pine Tree Estates provided there is a 68 foot easement from DR 1-6903 between lots 2, 3, 5, and 6 with a cul de sac at the end which would provide access to these lots, and that the easement be dedicated to the public, and that the County is not responsible for the maintenance of these dirt roads. This motion is made due to the letter written by the Planning Department on June 10, 1974.

MINUTES

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the minutes of December 13, 1977 as amended.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the minutes of December 20, 1977, as amended.

SALARIES/COUNTY EMPLOYEES

Mr. Watkins, Clerk, presented to the Board his recommendation regarding the payment of salaries to the County Employees. He stated that the system which was recently initiated is the best way to distribute payrolls, but the conversion to such a system is placing a hardship on various County Employees which had not been anticipated by the Board nor the Clerk’s Office. Under these circumstances he suggested that the County return to its previous system of paying County employees once a month rather than every two weeks; however, those employees which had been previously paid bi-weekly or semi-monthly will return to being paid in that manner. Discussion was held.

It was moved by Commr. Hoskinson that the Clerk be authorized to revert back to the previous system of salary payment to County employees as stated above. Commr. Deems seconded the motion. The Chairman called for the vote. Commrs. Deems, Windram and Burhans voted “no.” Commrs. Hoskinson and Carson voted “yes.” The Chairman announced that the motion had failed.

The Clerk stated that he would work on this problem and report back to the Board with a recommendation at approximately 4:00 p.m.

PLANNING AND ZONING

Mr. Crosby Adams, representative of the State Planning Department, appeared before the Board to present Lake County’s Mass Transit portion of its Comprehensive Plan.

He presented two alternatives. The first alternative would not require financial assistance from the County to implement; however, it would require staff time.

Jerry Wright, Associate Planner, appeared before the Board and presented the Land Use Plan, Housing Plan, Recreational Plan, and Transportation Plan for the Howey-in-the-Hills Comprehensive Plan as prepared by the Lake County Planning Department.

It was noted that this Plan in no way conflicted with Lake County’s Comprehensive Plan.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board adopted and approved the above elements of the Howey-in-the-Hills Comprehensive Plan as presented and approved for appropriate letters to be written approving same and stating that it does not conflict with Lake County’s Comprehensive Plan.

CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS

Commr. Carson brought to the attention of the Board that Dr. Leroy Oetjen, physician for the Lake County Nursing Home, had informed Mrs. Mary Hamner, Administrator of the Lake County Nursing Home, that he was planning to retire and would no longer be able to act as the physician for the Nursing Home.

Commr. Carson stated that he had discussed this matter with Mrs. Hamner and stated that she informed him that Dr. Pasquale Nuzzo, a physician in Leesburg, would be willing to assume this responsibility. Discussion was held.

It was pointed out that Dr. Nuzzo would obtain his own malpractice insurance if the County retained him as the resident physician for the Lake County Nursing Home. Mr. Ford stated that he saw no problems with rewriting the Physicians Contract and substituting the name of Dr. Pasquale Nuzzo.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the County Attorney to prepare the necessary contract for execution by Dr. Pasquale Nuzzo to become the resident physician for the Lake County Nursing Home, replacing Dr. Oetjen who is retiring. It is understood that Dr. Nuzzo will provide his own malpractice insurance.

RESOLUTIONS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board adopted a resolution commending Dr. Oetjen for his service to Lake County while serving in the capacity of resident physician for the Lake County Nursing Home.

GRANTS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Housing Rehabilitation Contract for Lena Davis in the amount of $2500 as presented by Mr. Willett, Director of Planning.

BONDS

Mr. Willett presented to the Board a bond for Ida Britt who would like permission to live in a home on the same piece of property on which her new home is being built. Upon the recommendation of Mr. Willett, it was moved by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously that the Board approve the request of Ida Britt subject to the proper bond being posted and with the understanding that the structure she will live in while her new home is being built will be removed or disposed of upon the completion of her new home or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners.

PLANNING AND ZONING

Mrs. Florence Hunter, President of the Lake County Council on the Aging, appeared before the Board regarding the possible assistance the County could render to care for the aging in Lake County. Points of discussion were transportation for the aging, congregate meals, and community centers.

Commr. Windram stated he had spoken to a woman in Umatilla who is involved in a program providing one hot meal each day to the aged. He stated that he was surprised to learn that the solicitation of donations to defray the cost of the program was not permitted.

Commr. Hoskinson stated Dr. Kauffman had been appointed Lake County’s Representative on the Aging on the Regional Level and had expected that he and his committee would keep the Board informed as to the status of activities in Lake County regarding the aged. It was brought to the attention of the Board that Dr. Kauffman had been very ill and would not be able to get back into the mainstream of activities until sometime after the first of March.

It was suggested that those present confer among themselves and present information to the Board as to the plans they would like to see materialize in Lake County concerning the aged. This will give the Board substance with which to work on a regional level to help the aged of Lake County.

RECESS AND REASSEMBLY

At 12:00 Noon the Chairman announced that the Board would adjourn for lunch at the Park Restaurant in Tavares. The public and press were invited on a dutch treat basis. The Board will reconvene at 1:30 p.m.

MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT/BIDS

Mr. Knuckles, Director of Purchasing appeared before the Board and requested permission to advertise for bids on a total cost basis for the purchase of a front end loader and road grader for the Public Works Department. Discussion was held.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the advertisement of the above mentioned equipment as presented by the Director of Purchasing at a time and date to be determined by the Clerk.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

Mr. Knuckles presented to the Board a list of items which he would like to stock pile in the Purchasing Department Warehouse. He explained to the Board that these items are used most often and they can be allocated to the various departments and charged to their supply account.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the Purchasing Department to stockpile in its warehouse items which are used by the County Departments and which will be allocated to them and charged to their supply account.

INSURANCE

Mr. Knuckles presented to the Board the proposed insurance specification which will be made available to insurance companies to submit a proposal to the County with regard to its group health insurance program. Discussion was held.

The specifications met with approval, but the Board requested that the quoting insurance company clearly state its policy on pre-existing conditions. The Chairman stated that further discussion on this matter would have to be taken up later in the day because the scheduled time had arrived for the County Engineer to appear before the Board.

MAPS AND PLATS

Mr. Andrew presented to the Board for approval the plat of Sun Country Estates and requested the Board accept, execute and approve the Escrow Agreement of Sun Country Estates.

Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated that the plat met with his approval.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the plat of Sun Country Estates and accepted the Escrow Agreement as presented to the Board by the County Engineer and authorized the Chairman to sign the necessary documents.

Mr. Andrew presented to the Board a partial replat of Village Grove Estates to include three additional lots. He stated that he has reviewed same and would recommend approval of this partial replat.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the partial replat of Village Groves, lots 6, 7, and 8 in Block B as presented by the County Engineer.

ROAD CLOSING

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the advertisement of an unnamed road in Silver Lake Estates for a public hearing to be considered by the Board of County Commissioners on March 7, 1978 at 2:00 p.m.

LICENSES AND PERMITS

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

NO. PERMITTEE PURPOSE ROAD

3-370 Glenn Cove Central Water System Water Line 3-4138

3-371 Sumter Electric Co-op Inc. K.V. Distribution Line 3-1837

999 Florida Telephone Corp. Aerial Cable 2-1805

3-370 Edward F. Draves, M.D. Water Line C-561A

992 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 1-4018

1002 Florida Telephone Corp Buried Cable 5-6748

3-372 Florida Power Corp. KV Primary Line 3-2447

1003 Florida Telephone Corp Buried Cable 3-2233

DRIVEWAY PERMITS

2-361 Martha Butler DR2-1124

3-362 Zeke Evans C-452

3-363 Zeke Evans C-452

2-364 Thomas V. Ferguson, Jr. C-565

1-365 Lawrence Broda 25A

5-366 W.J. Cantwell SR 44

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

MAPS AND PLATS

Mr. Andrew presented to the Board, for preliminary approval, the plat of Dora Isles Subdivision. He stated that the Subdivision meets County regulations; however, he stated that the developer wants included in the plat a five foot strip of land which would block access to certain pieces of property. Discussion was held. Mr. Willett, Director of Planning, was also present for this discussion. He stated that the developer, Mr. Banning, had no reason for wanting to plat this five foot strip. Further discussion was held.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskins, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board directed that the staff notify the developer and inform him that the Board did not approve the preliminary plat of Dora Isles because it did not conform with Subdivision Ordinance Section 82.16.

SALARIES

Commr. Carson stated that he would like to postpone further progress on the County Engineer’s agenda and resume the discussion on the disbursement of the County payroll.

The Clerk and his staff were present with a chart showing how the employees would be returned to the monthly payroll system. He stated that those employees who were previous being paid either bi-weekly or semi-monthly prior to the change of being paid every two weeks would return to the previous system and not be included in the monthly payroll system.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved the recommendation of the Clerk and approved for the payroll to be returned to its previous system as outline by the Clerk and his staff. Commr. Windram voted “no.”

CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board upon the recommendation of the County Engineer, approved the release of $90,298.91 from the Escrow Account of Village Grove Subdivision and authorized the Chairman to sign the necessary bank drafts in order that the above-mentioned funds can be released from the Savings Account.

MAPS AND PLATS

Mr. Ben Parker, representative of Biscayne Engineering, appeared before the Board regarding the Preliminary Plat approval of Palomino Pines Subdivision. He explained to the Board the ways in which the developer intends to develop this piece of property.

Mr. Willett, Director of Planning, and Mr. Ted Wicks, Acting Pollution Control Director, were present for this discussion. Mr. Wicks explained that the drainage in the area was very poor and estimated that after development residents would have problems with their septic tanks not working properly.

Mr. Al Riebel, Officer in Charge of Development for Royal Palms, appeared before the Board and stated that he thought that there was only a problem with 28 of the lots in the Subdivision and not the entire concept of the development.

Mr. Robert Andrew, County Engineer, was present at this meeting and stated that the soil is not good and is prone to flooding.

Commr. Deems voiced his opinion that it would be difficult for him to vote to approve this Preliminary Plat due to the fact that the Lake County Planning, Pollution and Engineering Departments have brought to the Board’s attention potential problems on the land being developed. However, Commr. Deems stated that if Royal Palms wanted to go through the process and expense of having all the necessary papers drawn, maps made and return to the Board and try and convince the Board that there was no problem with developing this land, they were free to do so, but that the Board has, he feels, clearly indicated that there are severe reservations regarding the approval of this Plat and its development concept.

Mr. Riebel stated that he could read the opinion of the Board and would return to the “drawing board” and confer with the Planning, Pollution Control and Engineering Departments in the hopes of working out a solution to the problems which concern these various department heads.

ROADS – COUNTY

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board adopted and approved the Resolution and Maintenance Agreement for the Flashing Beacon at SR 33/SR 48/C 470 in Okahumpka and authorized the Chairman to sign the necessary documents.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the release of road reservation as contained in Deed #2238 from DOT, all but 33 feet from the centerline of Sachamaxom Drive.

Mr. Andrew presented to the Board a request for permission to advertise for paving Lake Tavares Road, which is a County-maintained road. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the above request to advertise the acceptance of bids to pave Lake Tavares Road at a time and date to be determined by the Clerk.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise for a Design-Build project for Church Loop and Alcove Road at a time and date to be determined by the Clerk.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise for bids, at a time and date to be determined by the Clerk, for the resurfacing of the following roads:

1-5409 Mass Ave. from S-466A to 1-5412

1-5410 Spanish Avenue from S-466A to S-5411

1-5411 Woodside from 1-5409 to 1-5509

1-5412 Griffin Drive from 1-5409 to 1-5510

1-5509 Grove Street from S-466A to S-5411

1-5510 Lakeview Drive from S-466A to 1-5412

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously the Board approved for the advertisement of bids for the resurfacing and widening of Picciola Road to 24 feet from US 27 to C-466B.

ROADS – CLOSING

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the advertisement for the vacation of Carnation Road for March 7, 1978, at 2:00 p.m.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the advertisement for a public hearing to close Grapefruit Street and Shaddock Street on March 7, 1978 at 2:00 p.m.

The Engineer presented to the Board a request to advertise for the closing of Marrimac Street. Discussion was held. The Board did not take any action on this request until further investigation could be made regarding this road closing.

CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

Mr. Andrew presented to the Board a request for the Board to approve the release of $1,000 in the Escrow Account of East Lakeview Estates. On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the above request, upon the recommendation of the County Engineer.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the release of $26,859.15 from the Escrow Account of Lake Dora Pines and authorized the Chairman to sign the necessary documents.

The Board asked the Engineer if this money was involved with the Escrow Account at the Bank of Mount Dora pertaining to Dora Pines Mobile Manor and he assured the Board that it did not involved those funds on deposit at the Bank of Mount Dora.

ROAD – COUNTY – STATE/RIGHT OF WAY – ROADS/MUNICIPALITIES

Mr. Andrew stated that he has been requested to obtain Board approval for the County to donate the school roadways to the City of Groveland from SR 33 Eastward to Park Wood Avenue. Commr. Deems reminded the Board that the County built this road and had promised to pave it; however, the City of Groveland is able to have it paved through its HUD Program and would like the road deeded to the City of Groveland.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the above-mentioned roadway be deeded to the City of Groveland with the understanding that it would be maintained by the City of Groveland.

ROADS – COUNTY, STATE

Mr. Andrew presented to the Board a request for the County to jointly participate with the City of Groveland in the construction of Anderson Road from SR 33 to 500 feet east of SR 33 with the City obtaining the additional right of way needed.

Discussion was held. Commr. Windram stated that he would like to know the cost of this project. On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the Engineering Department to work with the Department of Transportation and the City of Groveland and return to the Board with a cost estimate of the requested project.

It was brought to the attention of the Board that repair work was needed on the road leading to the Agricultural Research Center. On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the Public Works Department to repair this road on a one time basis only and requested the County Engineer to review this problem and return to the Board with a recommendation.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Robert Andrew, County Engineer, to attend the District V Liaison Committee meeting on February 8, 1978 at Holiday Inn in Altamonte Springs and approved payment of the registration fee of $4.75.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Robert Andrew, County Engineer, to attend the State Association of County Commissioners Mid-Year meeting on March 2-4, 1978 in Fort Walton Beach and approved the use of the County Car to attend this meeting and approved payment of the registration fee and incurred expenses.

COMMISSIONERS

At 3:45 p.m. Commr. Deems stated that he would have to excuse himself from the rest of the meeting due to a prior commitment which he is unable to change.

BIDS

Mr. Andrew presented to the Board the bid tabulation sheet for the installation of the light at the Oak Park Elementary School in Leesburg. He recommended that the Board accept the bid from Control Specialists Co. in the amount of $10,350. On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the low bid from Control specialists in the amount of $10,350 being the best and lowest bid of those received and upon the recommendation of the County Engineer.

MUNICIPALITIES/ROAD – COUNTY

Mr. Andrew stated that several weeks ago the Board had referred to him a letter from the City of Tavares requesting a deceleration lane at Dead River Road and SR 19. He stated that he has visited the area and feels that a 150 foot tapered lane would be sufficient and solve the problem that concerns the City of Tavares. He did inform the Board that the City would like a letter from the County informing it as to the County’s actions in this request. Discussion was held.

Commr. Hoskinson stated that he had to contact the City of Tavares on another matter and would talk to the proper City official and inform him the County would like to consider this request within the County’s five year road program.

ROADS – COUNTY

Mr. Andrew stated that he had received a request to combine the names of Hartwood Road and Marsh Road into one name and assign one County Road Number to this road.

Commr. Hoskinson stated that before the Board took any action on this matter, he would like to review the request with the County Engineer. Upon the request of the District Commissioner, J.M. Hoskinson, the Board took no action on this matter.

DEEDS

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the deed from Roby P. Herlong for the Tavares Road right-of-way.

ROADS – SUBDIVISION

Mr. Andrew presented to the Board a request from Mr. Shay to construct roadways in the publicly dedicated right-of-way in Orange Blossom Hills South which will provide the residents with paved ingress and egress to the development. Mr. Andrew brought to the attention of the Board that these roadways would not be to County Standards. It was the opinion of the Board that it could not allow the public to construct roads in the right of ways that would not be to County Standards.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request of Mr. Shay to work in the publicly dedicated right of way as requested; this is subject to the approval of the County Attorney.

DEEDS

Mr. Andrew presented to the Board a request to return to Mr. Raymond Williams right-of-way which he deeded to the County.

Discussion was held. Commr. Windram stated that this was a very large piece of right of way given to the County by this gentleman and would like the minutes researched as to the circumstances surrounding the initial deeding of the large right of way to Lake County.

ROADS – COUNTY/MUNICIPALITIES

Mr. Andrew brought to the attention of the Board that the City of Mount Dora was installing a water system and had to dig up County Maintained Roads which run within its City Limits to accomplish the work. Mr. Andrew suggested that these roads be deleted from the County Maintained System and turned over to the City for maintenance. Mr. Andrew stated that the City was conducive to this.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved that the following roads be turned over to the City o Mount Dora for maintenance: 4-4180, 4-4178, 4-4177.

The Board requested Mr. Andrew obtain a letter from the City of Mount Dora requesting and agreeing to the transfer of these roads to its responsibility.

LICENSES AND PERMITS

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Garbage Collection Franchise from Coppers Brothers & Hoppers. This is upon the recommendation of the County Engineer that their equipment met County requirements.

RESOLUTIONS – SPEED LIMITS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board adopted a resolution establishing a speed limit of 25 mph on East Lake Joanna Drive, DR #45174.

Mr. Andrew brought to the attention of the Board that inadvertently an incorrect speed limit was presented to the Board for approval and adoption on DR 5-6781 and DR 5-6280 and which is reflected in the minutes of December 6, 1977. He requested that the Board rescind its action and resolution of December 6, 1977 and approve a speed limit of 35 mph on DR 5-6781 from C-44A to C-44A on both paved and clay portions except that a 20 mph speed limit 500 feet East and West of Intersection at DR 56280 be established and rescind its action of December 6, 1977.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board adopted a resolution establishing the above speed limits as requested by the County Engineer and rescinded its action of December 6, 1977 pertaining to the same intersection.

ROADS – COUNTY/GRANTS

Mr. Andrew requested the Board approve a Change Order under EDA Project #2 which was awarded to All American Construction Company for the replacement of a culvert pipe which will amount to $520. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request as presented by the County Engineer contingent to EDA’s approval of same.

SCHOOLS/MUNICIPALITES/ROAD – COUNTY

Commr. Burnhans presented to the Board a request from the City of Umatilla for the County to extend the paving of Oak Street to Grove Street in Umatilla in order that the school buses are able to have easy access to the new Umatilla Middle School.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved to extend the paving of Oak Street approximately 300 feet to connect with Grove Street.

ROADS/MAINTENANCE

Commr. Burhans requested the Board consider periodic maintenance of ¼ mile of Forest Road 38. He stated that this leads to the Paisley Landfill and that the Forest Service does not maintain it on a regular basis. It was brought to the attention of the Board that this road connects with a county maintained clay road and that there is a grader in the area. Discussion was held. On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, The Board approved the County to periodically maintain Forest Road 38 from the Transfer Station to State Road 42.

OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

Commr. Burhans brought to the attention of the Board that he had received several complaints from people using Marsh Park, located west of the Lake County Fairgrounds. He stated that there is a culvert clogged in this area and that it needed the attention of the Public Works Department.

The Board requested the Engineer review this situation and if it entails a large amount of work, he is to bring the matter back to the Board with a recommendation; otherwise the Public Works Department is to handle the matter.

ROADS – SUBDIVISION

Commr. Hoskinson presented to the Board a request to grade Robbins Road and Peebles Drive located in an unrecorded Subdivision which was developed by Don Driggers. Commr. Hoskinson stated that the right-of-ways were settled. Discussion was held.

Commr. Windram stated that the County should be very careful to make sure that if it does approve work being done on this road, that it is a public and not a private road.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the County to proceed with the requested grading at a cost of approximately $52 with the understanding that the County is under no obligation for the continued maintenance of the road and that the total cost for the work on the road is paid for by the residents. This motion is subject to the road being a publicly dedicated right-of-way and upon the approval of the County Attorney.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Van Porter, Director of Personnel, to attend a meeting in Clearwater on February 23 and 24, 1978, presented by the Americna Arbitration Association and approved the registration fee of $75.

ACCOUNTS – REFUSED

Mr. Porter presented to the Board a request to travel to Phoenix, Arizona to attend the Seventh Annual Conference of the National Public Employer Labor Relations Association March 5-10, 1978. Discussion was held regarding the cost for such a trip. The Board did not feel this was a necessary meeting to attend at this time.

At this time, Commr. Hoskinson brought to the attention of the Board that the National Association of Counties is holding its annual Labor Relations Conference in Tampa. He stated that he had spoken to Mr. Porter about his attendance at some of the meetings. Commr. Hoskinson stated that the meeting would be from April 29 – May 3, 1978, but was not asking for Board approval for the travel at this time, he was only presenting this as a point of information for the Board.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

Commr. Windram brought to the attention of the Board that it had approved the purchase of a Muffle Furnace for the Pollution Control Department. However, the Board approved the above purchase in the amount of $240 and the price has risen to $260. He requested approval to purchase the above mentioned item at the new price. On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of the Muffle Furnace at a cost of $260 or at the lowest price available as determined by the Purchasing Department.

REPORTS

Mr. Harry Spooner, CETA Coordinator, presented to the Board the monitoring report on Lake County’s CETA Program as prepared by the Department of Commerce. This was accepted by the Board.

LAKE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS/COUNTY PROPERTY

Commr. Burhans brought to the attention of the Board that a few months ago it was requested that a cattle pen be built at the Lake County Fairgrounds by the County. Commr. Burhans stated that if the County is going to assume this responsibility, it should build the pen prior to the Fair in March. Discussion was held.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the expenditure of approximately $500 for materials to build this cattle pen. These funds are to be taken from the “Fairground Maintenance Fund.” The Board also approved the expenditure of $100 for the purchase of a skill saw to be used by the CETA workers who will do the work on the above project. The Board requested that the necessary agreement be written renting the above skill saw, purchased by the County, to the CETA workers.

CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS

Commr. Burhans asked if the entire Board had received the letter from Mr. Dunbar regarding the contracts between Lake County and the Lake County Chamber of Commerce, as well as Lake County and the Fair Association.

Mr. Ford stated that he was aware that these contracts needed to be updated and was planning on conferring with Mr. Dunbar regarding same.

APPOINTMENTS

Commr. Burhans requested that Mr. Robert Dunbar, Executive Vice President of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce, be appointed as a member of the Overall Economic Development Planning Commission. This met with the approval of the Board and requested that the necessary letter be written advising Mr. Dunbar of this appointment.

SALARIES/COUNTY EMPLOYEES

Commr. Hoskinson brought to the attention of the Board that applications for the position of Mail Room Clerk had been taken and that he would recommend the Board approve the employment of John C. Brown as Mail Room Clerk at a salary of $6200 effective February 13, 1978. Commr. Hoskinson stated that Mr. Brown was a retired postman. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Comm. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the above employment as recommended by Commr. Hoskinson.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

Commr. Hoskinson brought to the attention of the Board that the room on the first floor of the new Lake County Courthouse needed alterations to accommodate its use as a mailroom. He stated that the Building Committee would like to install a swinging door and is, therefore, requesting the Board approve the expenditure of not more than $100 to make the necessary alterations. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the above expenditure as stated.

COUNTY EMPLOYEES/SALARIES

Commr. Hoskinson reported to the Board that applications had been received for the position of Disaster Preparedness Director. He stated that he would recommend the employment of Mr. Robert Lewis as Disaster Preparedness Director effective as soon as he can be phased out of the Building Department with no change in salary. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the employment of Mr. Robert Lewis as Disaster Preparedness Director under the terms as outlined above by Commr. Hoskinson.

APPROPRIATIONS/CETA

Mr. Porter appeared before the Board and stated that his office had received the necessary documents informing Lake County that it had received funding for its Title I and 112 Project. He stated that the Board needed to approve same and authorize the Chairman to sign the necessary documents.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted receipt of the funds for the CETA, Title I Project and authorized the Chairman to sign the necessary documents.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Chairman to sign the necessary documents regarding the receipt of funds for the CETA 112 Project.

COMMUNICATIONS

The Clerk presented to the Board a letter from Felicity Hyde of F.A. Hyde and Associates, Inc. requesting that the company be considered when the County has any needs for the issuance of Municipal Bonds.

The Board requested the Clerk write a letter to Ms. Hyde and notify her that any bonding issues are written on behalf of the County by Southeastern, but that the company will receive consideration should any new bondings issue arise in Lake County.

CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS

The Clerk presented to the Board the contract between Lake County and the District III Mental Health Board. He brought to the attention of the Board that this contract had been reviewed by the County Attorney.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the above-mentioned contract, as reviewed by the County Attorney, and authorized the Chairman to sign same.

LICENSES AND PERMITS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the gun permit applications and the $500 gun permit bonds for: Nicholas Dean Faryna, Roger Rath M.D., Gordon Christopher Castle, and Carl T. Pendergrass.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request for a gun permit for Zoziscawki Hokaszewski.

FUNDS – GENERAL

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following payments from the Flagship Bank of Tavares Escrow Account:

Holiday Inn Travel L. Park $25.00

Reason: No longer a charge customer, so the deposit

should be refunded.

Dillon Septic Tank 25.00

Reason: Franchise fee was put in Escrow Account as

a deposit in error and should be paid to the

Board and put in the General Revenue Fund.

Jet Mark Inc. 140.00

Reason: Bid bond should be returned as contract has

been completed.

Steven Vaughn Construction Co. 1,490.00

Reason: Maintenance bond should be returned as it

expired September 7, 1977.

BONDS

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

225-78 Dillon Septic Tank & Concrete Products, Inc.

1095-78 Raymond Olds (General Contractor)

1124-78 Bruce Tomon dba B.A.T. Construction

1420-78 B. Allen West dba West Electric, Inc.

1612-78 Michael Clyde Schaner (General Contractor)

1614-78 Joseph B. Smith Bascomb Builders

1615-73 Eddie Hull dba Hull Construction Company

1616-78 Richard T. Brennan dba Brennan Electric

1617-78 Frank C. Vanderhoff dba Vanderhoff Builder

161a-78 Aaron R. Hartsfield (General Residential)

1619-78 Theodore E. Cushing dba Ted’s Plumbing

1611-78 Eugene Martinez dba Marty’s Central Air

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the cancellation of Contractor Bond 1351-78 for Charles R. Inklebarger dba Quality Drywall of Florida, Inc.

COURTHOUSE/SHERIFF

The Clerk presented to the Board a request from the Sheriff’s Department for the installation of an interconnecting piping system between the County Jail and the Old Courthouse. The Board requested that this be referred to Gene Dixon and that he look into the matter and report to the Board a recommendation regarding this matter.

CHECKS ACCEPTED

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the following checks for the purchase of voter registration lists:

$8.00 from Jack Eckerd

$6.00 from Jimmy Conner

$123 from J. H. Williams

REPORTS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the monthly report from Youth Programs, Inc.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the monthly report from the Traffic and Criminal Department.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of the following vouchers:

General Revenue 1113-1373

MVI 63-77

Fine and Forfeiture 170-196

CTT 249-325

Fish Conservation Fund 5-8

DWI 11-15

Section 8 71-93A

Youth Vol. 4-5

Title II Anti-Res. 4

RESOLUTIONS

At this time it was brought to the attention of the Board that there was in the legislature consideration of adoption of HB 448 requiring every polling place to be located on Public Property. It was the opinion of the Board that such a bill would create a hardship on small counties like Lake County which rely on the goodness of private individuals to allow the County to use private property in the rural areas so that the voting place can be more accessible to people in remote areas of the County.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board adopted a resolution opposing House Bill 448 and requested that a copy of same be mailed to the State Association of County Commissioners. The Board also requested that a copy of the resolution be sent to Representative James, author of the bill.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

Commr. Hoskinson stated that a few weeks ago the Board approved the use of the Southeast Umatilla work crew to make repairs at Tavares Park and Summerall Park. He stated that at the time the Board approved the work, he was unaware of the cost and stated that he would bring a cost estimate back to the Board. He requested the Board approve an expenditure of not more than $1,000 to make the necessary repairs on the above-mentioned parks but wanted it noted that this did not include the sewer hookup of Summerall Park to the Tavares Sewer System.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved an expenditure of not more than $1,000 to make the necessary repairs at Summerall Park and Tavares Park. This does not include the sewer hookup as stated above.

COURTHOUSE/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

Commr. Hoskinson brought to the attention of the Board that it had been mentioned to him that there are no flags in the new courtrooms. He stated that with the flags that are available he did not anticipate that it cost more than $400 to provide all courtrooms in the new Courthouse with flags. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the expenditure of $400 for the purchase of flags for the courtrooms in the new Lake County Courthouse.

It was brought to the attention of the Board that approximately four months ago the Board approved the purchase of carpet cleaning equipment. It is recommended that the Board compliment its previous purchase by approving the purchase of a carpet extractor at a cost of $1,309.50. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of the above-mentioned equipment as recommended by Commr. Hoskinson and the Purchasing Department.

INSURANCE

Mr. Knuckles, Director of Purchasing, appeared before the Board to discuss the specifications for the Group Health Insurance Program for the County employees.

Points of discussion were: Coverage for pre-existing illness for those insured under the present policy and those to be insured, the rates the insured employee would receive if the new policy was put into effect during their illness.

Mr. Knuckles stated that an insured employee would receive the benefit of the new rates one year after the new policy goes into effect if they suffer from pre-existing illness. Further discussion was held.

Commr. Carson stated that the Board needed to take some action to direct Mr. Knuckles as to the Board’s wishes to have included in the specifications. On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board instructed Mr. Knuckles to include in the Group Insurance Specifications a sterilization clause and request that the companies submitting quotations on this coverage include a policy statement pertaining to a pre-existing illness.

Discussion was then held regarding the County picking up any additional cost to allow the County employees under the present policy to enjoy the benefit of a $10,000 stop loss. This means that when the total amount of bills for an illness reach $10,000, the insurance company will pick up 100 percent of the costs. Mr. Knuckles stated that to obtain a stop loss under the present policy at $10,000, it would cost $.25 per individual and $.50 per family. Discussion was held. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved to obtain a $10,000 stop loss on the present policy as outlined above and approved for the County to pick up, from Anti Recession Funds, the cost of $.25 per month per individual policy holder and $.50 per month per family policy holder to obtain this $10,000 stop loss coverage. It also approved for the County to absorb the increased cost in premium to the individual for single and family coverage so that the deduction from the employees’ check would remain the same as it now is. This is for the extension of the present coverage with Time Insurance until April 1, 1978.

At this time Commr. Carson informed the Board that when the new policy is awarded, he hopes that the County will be able to absorb 100 percent of the cost for the coverage to County employees.