A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MARCH 7, 1978

            The Lake County Board of County Commissioners convened in regular session on Tuesday, March 7, 1978, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida.  Present were:  James R. Carson, Jr., Chairman; Thomas J. Windram; J.M. Hoskinson; C.A. “Lex” Deems; and Glenn C. Burhans.  Others present were:  James C. Watkins, Clerk; Dan Robuck, Representative from County Attorney’s Office, for first two hours; Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney, for remainder of meeting; and Jennifer Kennedy, Deputy Clerk.

            The Invocation was given by James C. Watkins, Clerk, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Glenn C. Burhans.

            COUNTY BUILDINGS

            Commr. Windram presented to the Board a letter from Mr. Milford Miller, President, Mid Florida Life Member Club, requesting office space which would enable their club to continue their community service project towards helping the blind.

            No action was taken at this time except to request the Clerk to acknowledge receipt of the request and let Mr. Miller know their request will be considered, along with several others, for the possible space in the Juvenile Detention Center, once the keys are officially returned to the County.

            ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

            Mike Willett, Director of Planning, briefed the Board on the current status of the nutrition programs in Lake County which had been supervised by Lake Community Action Agency, Inc., which in turn was under the direct supervision of the Area Agency On Aging in Gainesville, Florida.

            Present to discuss the current status of the program with the Board were representatives from the Area Agency on Aging, Mrs. Virgie Cone, Executive Director; and Ms. Sherry Leonard, who explained they would be more receptive to having the Board of County Commissioners assume the responsibilities the Lake Community Action Agency had been overseeing.  Mrs. Cone stated that the contract with LCAA was cancelled, which enabled her staff, in the emergency situation, to assume all responsibilities for the program and not interrupt the funding, provided they are able to find matching funds and a grantee by early April.  The Area Agency on Aging expressed hope the Commissioners would be willing to assume complete control or help in the finding of another non-profit agency which would assume the responsibilities.

            Mr. Virgil Hawkins, representing Lake Community Action Agency, Inc., was present, as well as Mr. James Lowe, Executive Director, LCAA; and Mr. Mike Hatcher.  Messrs. Hawkins and Lowe assured the Board that while they did violate some of the guidelines in their contract, they were confident there was no wrongdoing.  They have a great deal of trouble collecting the matching funds on time, due to the differences in dates for the closing of their books and those of certain cities, etc.

            The Board expressed concern in taking on a project which in reality they knew little about running.  After considerable discussion, the Board’s feeling was they would be more comfortable overseeing the project which would continue to be run by LCAA.

            On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board designated Lake Community Action Agency, Inc. the grantee, enabling them to continue the program.  The motion further stipulates LCAA is under the Board’s supervision, with the Clerk providing bookkeeping, and the County Attorney reviewing all contracts, and the Board’s not being held liable for any previous transactions.  The motion further states the total expenditure on the Board’s part is not to exceed $7,800.00 for the year ending September 30, 1978.

            At this time, the Chairmanship was turned over to the Vice-Chairman, Commr. Hoskinson, who called for the question.  The motion was carried by those present; Commr. Carson was out for the vote.

            GRANTS

            Commr. Carson returned to the Chairmanship.  On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried by those present, the Board approved the following Housing Rehabilitation projects in S.E. Umatilla, as presented by Mike Willett, Director of Planning:

            Billy James – Mills Street                      $2,650

            Tizzie Brown – Orange Street               $3,800

            Total Cost                                            $6,450

            BONDS

            At this time, Commr. Carson returned and assumed the Chairmanship.  On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of George Hovis (Triple E. Road) 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. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Juane Reynolds 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.

            ROADS

            At this time the Chairman announced the time had arrived to review the Five Year Road Requests from the various cities.  Mr. Andrew stated that he had received several letters from the municipalities which should be made a part of the record, but suggested at this time the Board acknowledge those representatives of the cities present.

            Cities with representation were Eustis with Mr. Bob Jerrell, City Manager, presenting a Resolution to the Board; Mr. Ted Martin, Councilmen from Umatilla, who read a letter from a Mr. Kicklighter with various suggestions.  Also present was a Mr. Carl Vasberger, Umatilla, who expressed appreciation regarding the program from a safety standpoint.

            Mr. Andrew, County Engineer, informed those present of a Public Hearing to review all requests by the Department of Transportation in Deland March 22, 1978, 4 – 4:30 p.m.  The Board further requested Mr. Andrew to return to the Board with a summary of all requests.

            Mr. Andrew received the following:

            ASTATULA – Resurface portion of SR 561 between SR 19 and Southern boundary of Town; pave Georgia Avenue (District Rd. 3-3045); and pave road between SR 561 and Monroe Ave. and maintain.

            CLERMONT – Relocating SR 561 onto abandoned railroad right-of-way between 2nd St. and West Ave. and by rerouting Eighth St. to West Ave.

            EUSTIS – Create major artery around the Eastern and Northern perimeters of the City.

            FRUITLAND PARK – SR 25A resurfaced from 441-27 thru town with necessary shoulder repairs; S-466A be widened and shoulders repaired; pave District Rd. 1-5704 from S-466A to Dist. Rd. 1-5702; S-468 widened and shoulders repaired; crossover on 441-27 at Grizzard St.; Urick St. resurfaced and east-end curve straightened.

            GROVELAND – Widening and resurfacing of SR 33 from SR 50 South to Polk County line; improvement and resurfacing of Lake Avenue and Kansas Avenue from SR 50, south to southern city boundary, take into sec. rd. sys.

            HOWEY-IN-THE-HILLS – Widen section of SR 19 (or 48) north of Citrus Ave. to separation of the route and make it conform to balance of SR 19; accept maintenance of Florida Avenue; maintain West Central Ave. to intersection of SR 19.

            LADY LAKE – Improve Hwy 441/27; County Roads #1-7407, #1-7611, #1-7212, #1-7009, #1-7807, #1-7504, and #1-6808.

            LEESBURG – Redesign and improve intersection Hwy 27 and 441; widening of SR 44 west from SR 27 to SR 468; widen and improve SR 44A (Griffin Road) from US 27 west to SR468; widening of SR 44 from SR 468 to Interstate 75; design and construction of west by-pass of Leesburg from a point north of Fruitland Park to S-33 utilizing SR 468; est. arterial connector between S-33 (Dixie Ave) north to 441 utilizing Canal St. with County maintenance; extend west by-pass of the City of Leesburg from SR-468 (South St.) to SR 25A of the City of Leesburg; extend SR-44A (Thomas Avenue) North to Fruitland Park (Urick St) to connect with SR-25A; est. arterial connector between S-33 (Dixie Ave.) north to US 441 (North Blvd.) utilizing Lake St. after widening and reconstruction.

            MASCOTTE – Four-laning of Hwy 50 from Talbott St. west to city limits; re-surfacing Hwy 33 within city limits; re-surfacing Empire Church Rd.

            MINNEOLA – Resurfacing Center St. between SR-25 and Disston St.; removal of railroad crossing on 561 west of Main St. plus Pearl St. resurfacing.

            MONTVERDE – Hard surface Franklin St., Eighth St., and Ninth St.; resurface Porter Ave. and Lakeside Dr. (Railroad Ave.); resurfacing and maintenance of roads and highways bearing State and County names and numbers; hard-surfacing of roads be extended to limits of the dedicated rights-of-way where such roads intersect with town streets or serve approaches to public bldgs.; aid and assistance in maintenance and surfacing of streets with regards to court decision No. 5076, L. Neal Smith, et al, Plaintiffs vs. Town of Montverde.

            MOUNT DORA – Donnelly St. (SR 44-B) from 5th Ave. to new Hwy 441 resur.; resurface Eustis-Mount Dora Road; widen and resurface old Eustis Road from 44-B (Donnelly St.) to Morningside Drive in Sylvan Shores; Robie St. - resurface from Old 441 (Highland St.) to new 441.

            TAVARES – Provide deceleration lane on west side of SR-19 southbound at its intersection with County Road 4140 (Dead River Rd) and increase the radius of the turn to enable Southbound traffic on SR-19 to turn right on to County Road 4140 more safely; provide traffic control signal at intersection of SR-500A (Alfred St) and County Road 452 (St. Clair-Abrams Avenue); provide turn lanes on SR-500A at its intersection with Sinclair Ave. to permit traffic east or westbound on SR 500A to turn south to the County Courthouse more safely.  Specifically, a right turn lane for eastbound and a left turn land for west-bound traffic on SR-500A; provide left turn lanes on SR 500A at its intersection with County Road 452 (St. Clair-Abrams Ave.) to permit traffic to turn north or south off SR 500A more safely; provide traffic control signal at intersection of SR-500 and County Road 452 (St. Clair-Abrams Ave.); provide traffic control signal at the intersection of State Road 500A and County Road 19A (Dora Avenue); four lane SR 19 from its intersection with SR 500A to the Florida Turnpike.

            UMATILLA – Surface Oak Ave. from Rose St. known as SR 44A to Grove St.; surface Owens Lane from SR 450 northward to Lake St.; four lane SR 19 commencing at west SR 450 known as Ocala St. continuing northward to Lake St.; straighten curve on west SR 450 approximately ¼ mile west of city limits; surface County Road 5-7776 from Pine St. to intersect with East SR 450, also surface County Road 5-7672.

            SCHOOLS

            Commr. Carson presented to the Board a letter from Sam Commander, Superintendent of Lake County Schools, requesting a school crossing caution light for Dixie Avenue at Leesburg 5th and 6th East Middle School.

            On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the County Engineer to seek bids for the necessary work after checking with the City of Leesburg to see if they are willing to maintain the light once installed.

            RIGHT-OF-WAY ROADS

            Commr. Burhans informed the Board of a problem in the Three Lakes Area on Myrtle Dr. where a Mrs. Hastie has erected a barricade along the roadway in an effort to keep cars off her property.

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, upon the recommendation of the County Attorney, the Board authorized Bob Andrew to determine whether or not the barricade is in the right-of-way or not.  If the barricade is in the right-of-way, the Engineering Department is to remove it.  Should Mrs. Hastie proceed to replace it, Mr. Ford suggested an injunction be sought to prevent its continuance.

            SCHOOLS

            Commr. Windram presented to the Board a letter from Mr. Bob Soukup, Florida Central Academy, Mt. Plymouth, informing us of upcoming U.S. Olympic Team activities at their school, and requesting assistance with various items.

            On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board instructed Mr. Andrew to get some prices on Mr. Soukup’s requests, which are as follows:

            Six (6) signs which would be attached to the existing Mt. Plymouth city signs, displaying the five circle Olympic insignia; removal of several dead trees lying in the right-of-way; problem with a water diversion bump on the designated track.

            COUNTY BUILDINGS

            Mr. Watkins presented a formal memorandum, which he stated he understood would be one of many, requesting the vacated Juvenile Detention Center be designated as a County Archives for the storage of public records and items of an historical nature.

            ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/COURTHOUSE

            Discussion occurred regarding the air conditioning in the telephone room on the first floor of the Courthouse.

            On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board referred the matter to Commr. Hoskinson with the understanding he could proceed with the needed work not to exceed $250 for parts and labor.

            ROADS – COUNTY

            On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized a positive response be sent to the Department of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard’s Public Notice, encouraging commencement on the Apopka-Beauclair Canal.

            BONDS

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

            84-78               Robert A. Drew (General)

            882-78             William E. Mims dba Mims Construction

            1451-78           James M. Bowen (Residential)

            1464-78           Leroy B. Huckabee (Swimming Pool Construction)

            1622-78           Kenneth N. Anderson (General Residential)

            1624-78           Robert Hedrick (Residential)

            LICENSES AND PERMITS

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved Gun Permits for Nancy Hunter and Sherry Puckett, as well as Gun Permit Bonds for Nancy Hunter, Sherry Puckett, and Mr. Burg.

            On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board, upon the recommendation of the Sheriff’s Department and State Attorney’s Office, denied the request of James Jordan for a Gun Permit and Gun Permit Bond.

            Two additional requests for Gun Permits and Bonds were postponed to allow the Sheriff’s Department to do a more thorough check (Richard Edward Giles and Edward Shyers).

            CHECKS RECEIVED

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board accepted three checks from Emogene Stegall’s office for voter lists:  Mike Coven, Oscar Baxter, and Walter Hawthorne, all in the amount of $8.00.

            On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board accepted a check in the amount of $13.17 from Floridians for Auto Insurance Reform for certifying signatures.  This check was also received from Mrs. Stegall’s office.

            ORDINANCES

            On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved to advertise Notice of a Public Hearing regarding Adult Uses Ordinance.  Commr. Burhans requested the Clerk send a copy of the Ordinance to the Lake County Ministerial Association.

            ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board authorized payment in the amount of $25 to the Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District for Affiliate Membership for the 1978 year.

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the travel request for Phil Yoder and Margaret Gebhart to attend the Florida Anti-Mosquito Association Meeting at the Dutch Inn at Lake Buena Vista, Florida, April 2-5 at a cost of $280.00.

            On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of $3,500 for State Trial Witnesses, Insolvent Defense Witnesses and Special Court Order Witnesses at the Fall Term of Circuit Court which convened on October 4, 1977.

            RESOLUTIONS        

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board requested that Board Action Item #7 regarding the adoption of a Resolution allowing the City of Leesburg to change the zoning on a piece of property which was annexed into the City of Leesburg in 1977 be referred to Mike Willett, Planning Department, for review and presentation to the Board.

            Commr. Carson abstained from voting due to an interest in said property.

            ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

            On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of the following Vouchers and Indigent changes:

            Gen. Revenue               1517-175, 2                 Auto Ins.                      87-9, 8

            Fine & Forfeiture          211-24, 1                     Co. Trans. Trust           377-44, 2

            DWI                            16                                Section 8                      116-117

            Fish Conservation         1,1                               Title II Anti-Ret.           5

Indigents:    Cancel – Ebbie Beasely for Luvean Anderson         $50.00

                  Cancel – Jimmy Kemp for Patricia Young               $40.00

                  Cancel – Luverne Monroe for Shirley Davis            $50.00

 

            TAX COLLECTOR

            On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the Delinquent Tax List to be published in the appropriate paper (Leesburg Daily Commercial).

            RECESS AND REASSEMBLY

            At 12:05 p.m. 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.

            FAIRGROUNDS/APPROPRIATIONS

            Mr. Robert Dunbar, Lake County Chamber of Commerce, appeared before the Board requesting some work be done by CETA personnel.  Discussion occurred.  At 2:00 p.m. the Chairman announced that an advertised public hearing was scheduled and the present discussion was postponed.

            ROAD CLOSINGS

            Mr. Robert Austin, Attorney for the Petitioner, was present to discuss the closing of the unnamed road in Silver Lake Estates.  The Petitioner was requesting that a lesser portion of the advertised section be closed.

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the closing as follows:

The unnamed road lying between Lot 7, Block 19 and Lot 9, Block 20, according to the Plat of Silver Lake Estates recorded in Plat Book 5, pages 1 and 2, Public Records of Lake County, Florida, and according to the Revised and Corrected Plat of the said subdivision recorded in Plat Book 10, pages 66 to 69, inclusive, Public Records of Lake County, Florida.

           

At this time the County Engineer, Bob Andrew, presented the proof of publication for the vacating of a portion of Carnation Rd.  The description of said road is as follows:

That part of Carnation Road lying south of Lot 1, Block B as shown on the plat of Ocala Forest Campsites No. 4 according to Plat Book 17, Page 25 as filed in the Public Records of Lake County, Florida.

 

            After discussion of this road closing with the County Engineer, it was decided that there might be drainage problems in this area and it would not be advisable to close this road.  On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request to close Carnation Road due to possible drainage problems in the future.

            At this time the Chairman postponed the hearing on the Vacation of Grapefruit and Shaddock Streets for a short time.

            ROADS

            Mr. Peebles appeared before the Board to request grader time on his road.  On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved for 2 hours grader time @ $26 for a total of $52 on Robbins Road and Peebles Drive.  This work is not to be done until the Finance Department is in receipt of the necessary funds, and it is understood this is a one-time agreement and the County is under no obligation to further maintain this road.

            FAIRGROUNDS/APPROPRIATIONS

            At this time discussion was continued from earlier in the meeting with Mr. Dunbar.  On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved for a CETA crew to do needed priority projects at the fairgrounds, before the fair starts, with an expenditure not to exceed $2,000.  The priority projects were decided to be needed repairs to 1.  The poultry building, 2. The Education Building, 3.  The parking lot, and 4.  Expo sign.  It was further understood Mr. Dunbar would work through the County Purchasing Department for needed supplies.

            ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

            Discussion occurred regarding the unauthorized purchase of a small electric piano for the Fairgrounds.  Mr. Dunbar explained the need for this piano and apologized for not clearing this purchase with the Board beforehand.

            After considerable discussion and with the understanding that all future purchases must be discussed with the Board of County Commissioners, Commr. Deems made a motion which was seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, that the bill to Jones Music be paid for the above piano.

            On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the April 1977 bill from the City of Tavares for hook-up to the sewage system in the amount of $877.18, with the understanding that there may be an additional interest charge on the amount.

            ROAD CLOSINGS

            At this time the Board returned to the final road closing for the day, the vacation of Grapefruit and Shaddock Streets.  Ms. Carol Nichols was present representing Mr. Smith.  Mr. Andrew presented to the Board the proper proofs of publication for the above two streets which were advertised separately and are as follows:

That portion of Shaddock Street bounded on the Northeast by Orange Avenue (according to Yalaha (Sumter County Plat) and the Southwest by Lemon Street (According to Yalaha (Sumter County Plat)), according to the Plat of Yalaha, as recorded in the Public Records of Lake County, Florida.

 

Two portions of Grapefruit Street as follows:  (A) The first portion bounded on the Northeast by Orange Avenue (according to Yalaha (Sumter County Plat)) and on the Southwest by Lemon Street (according to Yalaha (Sumter County Plat)), (b) The Second portion being bounded on the northeast by Lemon Street (according to Yalaha (Sumter County Plat)) and on the Southwest by Lots 9 and that part of Lot 10 North of State Road No. 48, Hutchinson’s Addition in Yalaha, as recorded in the Public Records of Lake County, Florida.

 

            On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board moved to close Shaddock and Grapefruit Streets as presented in the legal.

            LICENSES AND PERMITS

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

     PERMIT NO.             PERMITTEE                       PURPOSE                   ROAD

1000                Florida Telephone Corp.           Buried Cable                3-2836

1001                Florida Telephone Corp.           Buried Cable                3-2539

1004                Florida Telephone Corp.           Buried Cable                C-565

1005                Florida Telephone Corp.           Aerial Cable                 S-468

1006                Florida Telephone Corp.           Buried Cable                4-4981

1008                Florida Telephone Corp.           Buried Cable                C-48

1009                Florida Telephone Corp.           Buried Cable                3-2854

5-374               Sumter Electric Corp.               Distribution Line           5-8589

1010                Florida Telephone Corp.           Buried Cable                5-8376

1011                Florida Telephone Corp.           Subgrade Cable Cros.  1-5313

1015                Florida Telephone Corp.           Buried Cable                3-1944

 

                                    DRIVEWAY PERMITS

 

3-367               Richard W. Weber, Jr.                                                 561-A

1-368               Frederik M. Pedersen                                                   3-5154

3-369               Harry H. Mielke                                                           C-452

3-370               Elbert Linville                                                                C-439

 

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

ROAD CLOSING

Mr. Andrew requested permission to advertise to vacate a portion of Villa City Street.  Discussion followed.  On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board stated that while they were unable to deny a person the right to advertise for vacation of a roadway, they would like the petitioner to understand that their feeling regarding the vacation of Villa City Street was such that it would not serve the general public.  The Board further requested the County Engineer to notify Mary Woodward, an adjacent property owner, of the status of this road.

Mr. Andrew requested to advertise to vacate a portion of Mink Road.  Discussion followed.  On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board again stated that they were legally unable to deny a person the right to advertise to vacate a road.  Yet at the same time, they expressed regret to see a person spend the money when in all honesty they felt the closing of said road would not be in the best interest of the general public.  It was requested that the feeling of the Board be expressed to the petitioner.

ROADS – COUNTY/STATE

Discussion occurred regarding letter from DOT with respect to Old Asphalt Road near Agriculture Center, off SR 19, Tavares.  On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board authorized a Resolution be sent to the DOT requesting they transfer ownership of this portion of surplus land to the Lake County Board of County Commissioners.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board authorized, subject to no objections from the DOT, that upon receipt of costs of materials, Public Works make the necessary pothole repairs on this piece of road.  Mr. Andrew was further authorized to place whatever signs are necessary for safety’s sake on the road.  It was also suggested that he discuss the possibility of repaving the road with the Agriculture Center.

Commr. Carson abstained from voting due to the fact he is on the Board of Directors of the Lake County Farm Bureau.  Commr. Deems was out for the vote.

Discussion occurred regarding another letter from the DOT with respect to transfer from State to County of Section 11060; SR 48 from Sumter County Line (M.P. 0.00) to SR 33 (M.P. 5.555), length 5.555 miles, which is now in the primary road system.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board authorized acceptance of the roadway with the stipulation the shoulders will be repaired.

MAPS AND PLATS

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, upon the assurance that the County Attorney’s Office had reviewed the Plat, the Board approved the Preliminary Plat of Imperial Terrace 4-B.

CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS

Mr. Andrew presented to the Board a request to release Escrow Funds since Orange Blossom Estates’ bond had expired and they now wanted their money.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the release of Orange Blossom Estates Phase III Improvement Escrow Agreement and the Release of Funds in Sun First National Bank of Leesburg in the amount of $10,100, plus interest, provided all work has been approved by County Engineer.

Discussion on the release of Cashwell Minnehaha Shores Maintenance Bond.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the release of Cashwell Minnehaha Shores Maintenance Bond in the amount of $4,500.00.

ROADS – COUNTY

Discussion was held on Anderson Hill Road in that it was losing rock and needed to be resurfaced; its proximity to the Lakeshore Drive Project was discussed.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved for a change order on Lakeshore Drive to include the necessary resurfacing of Anderson Hill Road which touches Lakeshore.

COUNTY PROPERTY

Discussion occurred regarding the care and maintenance of Lime Grove.  Commr. Deems briefed the Board that this was a grove on 19, and that we have had offers to lease it in a similar fashion as we did with Postal Colony.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized Commr. Deems to contact prospective parties and negotiate the best possible lease agreement.

RESOLUTION

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board passed a Resolution adopting a speed limit of 25 mph on Donnelly Street in Mt. Dora between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue.  It was requested that the Sheriff be informed.

DEEDS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board authorized release of Murphy Deeds as follows:

#1413 all but 33’ from Centerline of College St. and High Street, Leesburg

#1707 all but 33’ from centerline of Stevens Ave. and Titcomb St., Eustis

#2764 all but 33’ from centerline of Main Street, Sorrento

Mr. Andrew was requested, in the future, to solicit city comments before the Board takes action on them.

ROADS/COUNTY

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved for one-time grading on Fifth Street in Astor for D.F. Lovelace, at $26 for one hour.  The work will commence once the Finance Department is in receipt of the necessary funds, and it is understood this is a one-time agreement and the County is under no obligation to further maintain this road.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved for 50 c/y clay @ $3.00 and 4 hrs. grader time @ $26.00 for a total of $254 for John Milton, Sunnyside Drive.  It is understood that this is a one-time basis agreement and the County is under no obligation to further maintain this road.  Work will not commence until the Finance Department is in receipt of the necessary funds.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved for another one-time road grading on Goat Road for Roger Clam at 1 hr. @ $26.00.  Again with the understanding funds are to be received by the Finance Department before work starts; and with the understanding this is a one-time basis agreement and the County is under no obligation to further maintain this road.

DEEDS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the right-of-way deeds on Glover St. and approved for the County Engineer to advertise for construction bids on this road.

ROADS/COUNTY

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the County Engineer to advertise for bids as follows:

Lake Mack Road – Construct 20’ Road – paving existing road two plus miles

C-445A – Resurface

C-473 – Widen to 24’ and resurface – Haines Creek Road

Shellcracker Road – Resurface

C-565A (Montevista) from CR 50 to 561 A-Widen to 24’ and resurface

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the City of Mount Dora that the following roads in the Lake Franklin Park area be turned over to them for perpetual maintenance:

Franklin Dr. 4-4177 from 46 Northward to end

Parkway 44178 from 46 Northward to Pinecrest

Pinecrest 44178 from 46 Northward to Parkway

Morningside 44180 from 46 Northward to end

Summit 44179 from Morningside Westward to end

Commr. Hoskins was out for the vote.

RECESS AND REASSEMBLY

At this time, the Chairman announced a 10-minute recess (4:30 pm.)

COUNTY EMPLOYEES

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved a Carpet and Floor Maintenance position not to exceed $7,000 per year.  This is a CETA position.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved Frankie Rouse’s travel to a management workshop in Orlando March 2, 1978 at a cost of $33.00.

CIVIL DEFENSE

Commr. Hoskinson presented to the Board a request from Robert Lewis, Director, Disaster Preparedness, regarding the fact that the State of Florida is the only State which does not have a State Emergency Operating Center.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign a Resolution endorsing the concept of adequacy in regards to an Emergency Operating Center in Florida.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Gary Knuckles to attend the Florida Association of Governmental Purchasing Officers Eleventh Annual Seminar and Workshop in Clearwater Beach, Florida, April 18-21, 1978, at a cost of $200 (County car used0.  At this time the necessary transfer of funds was also authorized from new equipment to travel.

COUNTY BUILDINGS/TAX COLLECTOR/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the cleaning of the draperies in the Tax Collector’s offices, through Aladen Industries at a cost of $218.45.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of hand tools for the Road & Bridge Department, in bulk quantity, not to exceed $2,750.  It was discussed that there would be a great savings in buying in bulk and that bids were received, and Mr. Knuckles was ready to place an order with the low bidder.

FUNDS/TRANSFER

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized a $269 transfer of funds from Contingency into Pollution Control Equipment to pay for a truck topper.

ANIMALS

Commr. Windram briefed the Board on a problem some residents in the Bay Lake Area were having with roaming cattle.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board authorized Commr. Windram and/or Deems to investigate the procedures for eliminating this problem and take the necessary steps.

SUITS

Christopher Ford, County Attorney, briefed the Board on the Leesburg Hospital Association, Inc. suit and Judge Aulls’ recent decision.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously and upon recommendation of the County Attorney, the Board authorized Mr. Ford to draft a Resolution stating the Board’s policy regarding the funds in question, and then withdrawing from any further activities regarding this matter.

Mr. Ford also briefed the Board on the successful Odessey Bottle Club suit.  No action was necessary.

Funds/transfer

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the transfer of funds from Contingency to Equipment in the amount of $1,577.02 to cover materials being purchased which will be leased to CETA.  This request came from the Personnel Department.

There being no further business to be brought before the Board, adjournment was at 5:40 p.m.

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James R. Carson, Jr., Chairman

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James C. Watkins, Clerk