A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
june 6, 1978
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, June 6, 1978 at 9:00 a.m., in the Board of County Commissioners’ Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida. Present were: James R. Carson, Jr., Chairman; C.A. “Lex” Deems; J.M. Hoskinson; Thomas J. Windram, and Glenn C. Burhans. Others present were: James C. Watkins, Clerk; Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; and Jennifer Kennedy, Deputy Clerk.
The Invocation was given by James C. Watkins and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Windram.
roads/county
At this time, Commr. Carson acknowledged Virgil Hawkins, a Leesburg Attorney, and the group of people with him. Mr. Hawkins stated he wished to address the Board regarding a problem on Westmont Road in the Bassville Park area.
Discussion occurred and it was explained to Mr. Hawkins that Mr. Crosswaite had appeared before the Board numerous times regarding this road. At the May 9, 1978 meeting, it was explained to Mr. Crosswaite that there were right-of-way problems on this 2,000-foot stretch of roadway, but several alternatives were suggested as a possible solution to the problems created by this clay road. Alternatives were reviewed with Mr. Hawkins, and the County assured those present they would work with them towards a solution, but at present, with the right-of-way problems, paving was impossible.
minutes
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the State of Florida, Office of the Auditor General’s Report on Lake County’s “Former Sheriff (Bliss),” as presented to the Board on May 2, 1978 was accepted.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the May 2, 1978 Minutes were approved as amended.
county employees
Mr. Van Porter, Director of Personnel, appeared before the Board to discuss Mr. Phil Yoder’s (Mosquito Control) request for additional staffing. Discussion occurred.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the immediate staffing of one (1) full-time man and two (2) part-time people to work during the summer months in the Inspection & Larvidicing Department. At this time $3,800.00 was approved to be transferred from the Chemicals Account to the Salary Account.
accounts allowed/county employees
Mr. Porter discussed the possibility of having supervisory personnel attend a one-day Training Workshop in Orlando, June 8th, 1978.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, Mr. Porter’s request for various supervisory personnel to attend the above workshop was approved at a cost of $27.00 each. Monies to be taken from Contracted Services account.
county property
Mr. Porter inquired whether or not the Board would be interested in leasing to CETA Title I the cafeteria area in the unoccupied Youth Detention Center. Discussion continued revealing a Home Builder’s Training Program would be conducted over an eight-week period.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, Mr. Ford, County Attorney, was authorized to draw the necessary lease agreement to enable CETA to lease the above space for its eight-week program. It was pointed out that the County would pay the electricity charges involved. Commr. Hoskinson stated if repairs could be made for demonstration purposes, the County would certainly be appreciative.
accounts allowed
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram, and carried unanimously, approval was given to authorize the Purchasing Department to secure a two-drawer mobile file at a cost not to exceed $165.00 (Equipment account) to handle insurance papers (personnel did not previously handle this paperwork).
COntract & agreements
Mr. Porter presented to the Board a contract between Lake County and Lake Data Services, in regards to the issuance of the CETA payroll. The effective date of this contract - October 1, 1977.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Chairman was authorized to execute the above contract.
accounts allowed
Upon the recommendation of Mr. Porter and a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved an invoice in the amount of $418.00 for an Employment & Training Weekly Report from The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. for Harry Spooner.
accounts allowed/contracts & agreements
Mr. Porter alerted the Board to the fact that additional office machinery was needed due to either an increased workload brought about by the summer programs or old machinery breaking down.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved authorization for Purchasing to obtain quotations for three (3) calculators and one (1) typewriter. The County would purchase these items and lease them to CETA.
county employees
Mr. Porter requested a new position be established in the Personnel Department, similar to an Assistant Personnel Manager. The new person would hold a managerial spot and have a major responsibility of seeing that the County fulfills Federal hiring guidelines.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the above new position was approved at a maximum salary of $9600.00, as well as the necessary office furniture to enable the person to perform his/her duties.
accounts allowed/machinery & equipment
Mr. Porter requested he be allowed to purchase a transcriber which would be compatible with the dictating equipment he now has. Several months ago his department loaned their transcriber to the Clerk’s Office where it was stolen from the Jury Selection Room.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, authorization was given for the Purchasing Department to obtain quotations on the above request.
roads/county – state
At this time, Mr. Larry Taylor, an attorney representing residents of Astor Forest Campsites, appeared before the Board in an attempt to see which of their roads, if any, were eligible for county maintenance. Mr. Taylor stated that a lot of people were affected, and they were concerned with the efficiency of emergency vehicles being able to get to the people towards the end of the 11-mile stretch of roads which at this time are not county maintained. Discussion occurred regarding special taxing districts, incorporation into the city, whether or not the roads were actually dedicated, and the possibility of the county maintaining, at the least, a loop-road at the entrance of the four acres, which would improve access to the many roads leading to the approximate 1,000 lots.
Discussion continued covering Mr. Taylor’s suggestion that the County do a feasibility study, as well as the thought that perhaps the area would qualify for Federal help similar to that in the Bassville Park Area and the Southeast Umatilla Area. Discussion closed with Commr. Carson stressing the County’s willingness to work with the people, but its inability at this time to accept full maintenance into the county system the roads in question.
county policy/health departments
Mr. Wally Watson, F & W Plumbing, appeared before the Board in opposition to the recently adopted policy of percolation tests and soil analysis tests being performed by the Lake County Health Department in that it takes money out of the pocket of the local businessman.
Mr. Benny Jones, Lake County Health Department, discussed with the Board his reasons for suggesting these services be performed by the Health Department, and the Health Department charge a fee for same. Mr. Jones stated that after he conducted a workshop training program, several of the plumbers present expressed a desire to have the Health Department assume the responsibility for these tests since it is the regulatory authority in the area.
The Board assured Mr. Watson they were not aware they were taking money away from the private businessman. At this time the Chairman announced that it was time for the next item on the agenda and additional discussion would have to be tabled until later.
COUNTY BUILDING/MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT
Mr. Knuckles appeared before the Board to discuss the problems with laundry at Lake Memorial Nursing Home. Mr. Knuckles advised the Board that they had two broken machines, one not repairable and the other extremely expensive to repair. Discussion continued.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, approval was given to Mr. Knuckles to replace the two existing machines at a cost not to exceed $2,525.00.
county roads
At 11:30 a.m., the Chairman announced the advertised time had arrived for the closing of a road in Groveland Farms. Upon the Engineer’s checking the legal, an error was discovered.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Public Hearing on the Groveland Farms Road Closing was postponed until July 5, 1978, 10:15 a.m. or as soon thereafter as possible.
minutes
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Minutes of May 9, 1978 were approved as amended.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Minutes of May 16, 1978 were approved as amended.
recess and reassembly
At this time (12:00 Noon) the Board adjourned for lunch at the Silver Lake Country Club. The public and press were invited on a dutch-treat basis. The Board will reconvene at 1:30 p.m.
resolutions/sewer treatment plants
Mr. Willett, Director of Planning, presented a Resolution to the Board designating and authorizing application for a sewer system evaluation survey grant for the City of Eustis.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized Mr. Willett to act on the Board’s behalf as the lead applicant for the North Lake County 201 Facilities Plan, and process the above-mentioned Resolution.
audits/grants
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, Mr. Napoleon Bryant, CPA, Tallahassee, was approved to audit the EDA Grant. Mr. Bryant was the only one of three responding auditors who met the criteria of EDA officials.
accounts allowed
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, approval was given to pay All American Construction’s EDA billing on Projects 2 and 3 in the amount of $22,915.33 for road paving.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, authorization was given for the Chairman and Clerk to sign the necessary draw-down voucher to secure the above funds for All American.
outdoor recreational facilities
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, signature authorization was given on four (4) Boating Improvement Project Completion Certificates (Singletary Park, Lakeshore Park, Wooten Park, and Venetian Gardens Park).
accounts allowed
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, Superior Asphalt’s invoice in the amount of $68,877.65, S.E. Umatilla, was approved.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, signature authorization was given for the Chairman and Clerk to sign the request for payment on the letter of credit in the amount of $72,995.68 covering the above bill. (The excess $4,118.03 reimburses the Planning Department for incurred expenses).
audits
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, authorization was given the Chairman to sign the Agreement for audit services from Richard A. Paul, CPA, covering the Community Development Block Grant, S.E. Umatilla.
accounts allowed/grants
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, approval and signature authorization was given for a Tom Martin rehabilitation contract in S.E. Umatilla in the amount of $2,700.00.
grants
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, authorization for signature was given on the Section 8 Amended Year-End Settlement forms, as required by the Section 8 auditor.
bonds
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, cancellation of the following mobile home bonds was approved; William Rashaw, Ethel Coryell, and Charles Walter, Jr.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Ronald Whigham 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 Robert Dansby 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. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Randy Hepburn 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.
county buildings
Discussion was held regarding the need for an additional expenditure of $500.00 in regards to the pen being built out at the Animal Shelter. Discussion was held regarding the replacement of stolen material at the building site which would cost approximately $250.00 to replace.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, authorization was given for the additional expenditure of $750.00 as outlined above.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, authorization was given covering a $200.00 expenditure for materials to paint the Welfare Building by the CETA crew.
maps and plats
Discussion was held regarding preliminary approval of the Royal Trails Unit #11 Replat, an existing one-acre plat.
Commr Windram moved acceptance and approval of the replat. Discussion occurred. At this time, Commr. Carson stepped from the Chairmanship to second the motion. Upon the question being called for and Commr. Hoskinson stating the motion carried unanimously, Commr. Carson reassumed the Chairmanship.
roads/county/state
Mr. Andrew, Director of Public Works, presented a request from a Mr. Vanderhoof for a turn safety study on SR-44.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board authorized an appropriate Resolution be sent to DOT directing them to check into a turn safety study on SR-44. Commr. Hoskinson was out for the vote.
licenses and permits
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the following Utility and Driveway permits were approved:
NO. PERMITTEE PURPOSE RD
1032 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable C-466
1033 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 1-7807
1-380 City of Leesburg, Elec. Dept. Overhead Electric Line S-468
1-381 City of Fruitland Park Potable Water Main 1-5907
1035 Florida Telephone Corp. Bur. Cable & Sub-grade Crossing 1-4619
1036 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 1-4618
1034 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 4-4581
1037 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 5-6860
2-383 Sumter Electric Co., Inc. Single Phase Line to Cross 2-2503
2-382 Sumter Electric Co., Inc. to Cross County Road 2-3024
1038 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 5-6759
1039 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 5-9277
34-78 City of Leesburg Water Main S-44 & 468
DRIVEWAY PERMITS
4-386 Kathery A. Napier 4-3987
5-387 Nickolas W. Hollis 5-8037
4-388 Church of Christ C-44B
5-389 Riley Plastering & Concrete Contractors 5-5727
4-390 James H. Dodsworth 4-4288
5-391 Clayton O. Lovelace 5-6040
5-392 Donald A. Murray C-450
4-393 Joe E. Keene, Sr. 4-4098
1-394 Mae Manywether S-466A
Commr. Carson abstained from voting because he is a member of the Board of Directors of the Florida Telephone Corporation. Commr. Hoskinson was out for the vote.
bids
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, Project No. 237 (C-565 Widening and Resurfacing) was awarded to Square G. Construction Co., Inc., as the lowest and best bid meeting county specifications received. Total bids received are as follows:
Square G $254, 032.33
Leecon, Inc. $256,669.92
K & L Contractors, Inc. $291,600.36
Commr. Hoskinson was out for the vote.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, Project No 160 (Glover Street Construction) was awarded to Leecon, Inc. in the amount of $32,185.20, in that they submitted the lowest and best bid meeting all county specifications.
Total bids received are as follows:
Leecon, Inc. $32,185.20
Square G $34,108.00
Superior Asphalt $35,841.00
K & L Contractors, Inc. $47,000.00
Commr. Hoskinson was out for the vote.
deeds
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Archie and Loretta Sutton Drainage Easement on Thrill Hill Road was accepted. Commr. Hoskinson was out for the vote.
assessments
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, permission was given to advertise the Lien Assessment Paving of Lincoln Road and Virginia Drive Southward to Helena Court and Barksdale Drive in the Western Shores Subdivision. Commr. Hoskinson was out for the vote.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, Deeds were accepted from the following people covering the above Lien Assessment Paving project: Kate Bell, Lincoln Rees, Clara Rees, Henry Roof, William Rees, Ruby Rees, Warner Hodges, Barbara Ann Hodges, Ervin Burleigh, Philip Berkovitz, and Rose Berkovitz. Commr. Hoskinson was out for the vote.
ROADS/STATE
Discussion was held regarding the proposed city primary road request for a Leesburg and Eustis bypass. It was the Board’s feeling that Mr. Andrew should draft a letter for the Board’s signature requesting a written opinion for DOT regarding the above bypass.
county policy
Mr. Andrew stated that in reviewing Road Vacation Procedures, he felt certain precautions could be taken to alleviate recent problems we have encountered. Discussion occurred.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the following procedures were approved as additions to county policy regarding road vacation:
a) the posting of the specific road in a manner similar to rezoning posting
b) the notifying of adjacent property owners by Certified Mail of any vacation petitions.
Under discussion it was decided that the additional costs involved would be paid for by the petitioner. Commr. Hoskinson was out for the vote.
road closing
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, permission to advertise for vacation was given on the following:
Second St. & Fourth St. in Sunset Hills (File 198)
Pine Avenue in Sorrento (File 199)
Unnamed road North of Lake Saunders (File 200)
accounts allowed
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, authorization was given on a voucher for the transfer of funds from DOT in the amount of $256,561.34, representing $154,720.34 for Picciola Road and $101,841.00 for Paving Work on C-445A.
roads/county
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, authorization was given to erect signs directing “No Thru Trucks” on Lake Shore Drive #3-1741, Lake Minneola area. Commr. Deems was out for the vote.
deeds
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, a dedication deed from L.R.Busk (Westmont Road) was accepted as follows: 30 feet, rather than the customary 50’, because 30’ is all that he has to give, and it should be noted the road is presently in the maintained system.
ROADS/COUNTY
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, it was moved that Summit Avenue (DR 4-4179) in the Lake Franklin area be included in the listing of roads recently turned over to the City of Mt. Dora for maintenance.
roads/county
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, a Resolution was adopted setting a speed limit of 20 mph on Pennsylvania Street (DR 5-8991) Lakeview Subdivision. This 20 mph speed limit supersedes all previous speed limits.
county property
Discussion occurred regarding the problems Mr. Andrew was having getting proper bids on the Clermont Health Department parking lot.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, it was decided since we were unable to secure the appropriate bids, it would be handled as an in-house project and receive a double surface treatment.
accounts allowed
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, authorization was given for the Change Order to Moss Avenue, Spanish Avenue, Woodside Drive, Griffin Drive, Grove Street and Lakeview Drive, Project No. 224, to include approximately 91 tons of asphalt at a cost of $2,611.70.
roads/county
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, Yale Place was accepted into the county maintained system. This road is located in South Lake Yale Shores Subdivision, and is assigned road #5-6749. The motion also included authorization to erect two (2) stop signs.
accounts allowed
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, authorization for formal execution was given as follows:
Contract with Leecon, Inc. for Haines Creek Road, C-473, Project No. 240, $227,236.35.
Contract with Superior Asphalt Co. for resurfacing Shellcracker Drive, Project No. 223, $7,877.00.
Contract with Superior Asphalt Co. for Design Build Reconstruction Project, Church Loop and Alco Road, Project No. 230, $117,427.68.
Contract with Marion Construction Co. for paving work on C-445A, Project No. 236, $101,841.00.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, payment was approved to Square G. Construction Co., for work on replacing wooden bridge 110043 and 110041 on S-565 (Bay Lake Road) in the amount of $57,693.60.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, payment was approved to Square G. Construction Co., for work on C-466A (Picciola Road), Project No. 231, in the amount of $14,675.00.
maps and plats
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Valencia Terrace Partial Replat, Lots 65 and 66, was approved.
roads/county
Discussion was held regarding a private individual’s posting “Private Road” sign on Micro Racetract Road #1-5702.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, Mr. Andrew was instructed to draft a letter to be sent by the Clerk informing the person involved that the road was a public road and would he please remove his signs.
deeds
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the release of the road reservations from the DOT as contained in the following Deed Numbers:
#2748, all but 33’ from centerline of Cricket Ave. and Oakridge Ave.
#2018, all but 33’ from centerline of Third Avenue
#2756, all but 33’ from centerline of Third Avenue and Holly Street
#1596, all but 33’ from centerline of Crest-Haven Court
#331, 335, 350, and 461, all but 33’ from centerline of Lakeshore Drive in Eustis
#1104, all but 25’ from centerline of Groveland Road in Lake Franklin Park, Mt. Dora
#600, all but 33’ from centerline of Huff Seminole Springs Road
roads/county
Discussion was held regarding DOT Job #11682-3604 – SR 44B, Donnelly Street, returned to Lake County for maintenance May 3, 1978.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, Mr. Ford was authorized to try to rectify what DOT has done. It is the feeling of the Board and the County Engineer that this road is not acceptable in its present condition to be brought into the county maintained system.
petitions
Commr. Windram presented a petition to the Board regarding Ebersole Road. Discussion was held regarding right-of-way problems that have existed on this road for quite some time.
The Clerk was instructed to write a letter acknowledging receipt of the petition and letting the people know there appears to be some confusion regarding the right-of-way and that we are researching it at this time.
accounts allowed
Mr. Knuckles, Purchasing Director, informed the Board that the County Engineer was in need of a generator. He said he had discussed the possibility of obtaining this generator with Mr. Lewis, Disaster Preparedness, who felt he might be able to obtain it from surplus property lists.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, Mr. Knuckles was authorized to pursue the purchase of the needed generator.
petitions
Commr. Deems brought to the attention of the Board a Petition requesting help in eliminating a drainage problem near Coachwood Colony in Leesburg, Florida. It appears that there are ditches and culverts which need to be cleared of debris to enable proper run-off.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, Mr. Andrew and Mr. Yoder were authorized to proceed with haste and eliminate the blockage problems in the culverts.
communications
A letter was received from a Mr. Robert V. Dingmon, Mt. Dora, requesting help with some problems he has encountered in Dora Pines Mobile Home Estates as a result of a recent county paving and drainage project.
This letter was referred to the County Engineer to investigate and report back to the Board.
accounts allowed/roads/county
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, authorization was given for the Chairman to sign the First National Bank of Leesburg request for authorization to release the remaining East Lake View Estates Subdivision escrow fund account. A letter from Mr. Andrew was attached verifying completion of the project at East Lake View Estates Subdivision.
appointments
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, Mr. Richard E. Toole was reappointed to the Lake County Pollution Control Board until June 1, 1980 representing the general public.
accounts allowed
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, authorization was given for Mr. Robert Lewis, Disaster Preparedness, to travel to Cullowee, North Carolina to attend the PHASE II, Civil Defense Career Development Course, which is 100% federally funded. Travel and per diem to and from is 50% federally funded. Anticipated cost is $301.00. Departure July 8, 1978, return July 16, 1978.
county property
Commr. Hoskinson presented to the Board a request from Mr. Glenn Middleton, Lake County Building Official, to destroy all construction blueprints and drawings submitted by building permit applicants prior to 1975.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the above request was approved.
animals
Commr. Hoskinson presented a request from the Animal Control Supervisor to extend the present neutering program to include male dogs which are adopted.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Lake County Animal Shelter’s neutering program was expanded to include male dogs, effective October 1, 1978. This would bring the cost of adoption of a male dog to $21.50, including rabies vaccination, county tag, and neutering. Commrs. Burhans and Windram voted “no.”
accounts allowed/FAIRGROUNDS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board authorized payment to DEW Electrical Company for work performed in good faith at the fairgrounds on the tractor pull. The bill was in the amount of $248.64.
county policy/health department
At this time, discussion resumed regarding the Health Department’s performing percolator and soil analysis tests. It was the feeling of the Board that at the time they approved the new policy and fees, they were unaware they would be taking money out of the pocket of the private plumbing contractor.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Clerk was authorized to write a letter to Dr. Murray, Director of the Health Department, informing her of the Board’s feeling and requesting the Department’s recommendation be reevaluated and brought back to the Board.
Under discussion it was pointed out that the fee system may have been instituted to avoid a millage increase. The possibility of perhaps making it optional as to who actually performs the tests, provided the plumbing contractor is qualified, was suggested.
The question was called for and the motion carried unanimously.
accounts allowed
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, authorization was given for four (4) adult leaders (program materials, 2 school buses and drivers) to attend 4-H Camp McQuarrie, June 26-30, 1978, in the amount of $310.00.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, authorization was given for five (5) delegates and 1 adult leader to attend the State 4-H Congress in Gainesville July 24-28, 1978, at a total cost of $262.40.
accounts allowed/machinery & equipment
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, authorization was given for the purchase of one Model ED-2 -20 A DFC U.L.V. System for the Mosquito Fog Truck. Total budgeted cost is $3,750.00; manufacturer, Micro Gen Equipment Corp.
accounts allowed
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, authorization was given for Mr. Philip Yoder, Mosquito Control Director, to attend the 18th Annual Meeting of Aquatic Plan Management, July 9-12, 1978, Jacksonville, Florida, departing July 9, returning July 12, total cost $150.00.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, authorization was given for Mr. Philip Yoder to attend a Florida Anti-Mosquito Association Directors Meeting, Wakulla Springs Lodge, Wakulla Springs, Florida. Departure would be June 22, 1978, returning June 23rd, for a total cost of $85.00 ($35 for each full day plus $15 registration fee). This has to do with encephalitis control and FAMA corporate memberships.
appointments
Commr. Deems brought to the attention of the Board a letter from the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council requesting someone be designated to act as our County liaison with the State Energy Office and the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, in order to facilitate communication between state, regional, and local agencies regarding the availability of energy conservation funds, energy conservation information, and other successful local energy programs.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, Mr. Mike Willett or his representative was designated as Lake County Energy Officer, and the above letter referred to him.
county property/fairgrounds
At this time, Commr. Carson read two letters pertaining to the tax status of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce. One letter was from the Property Appraiser, Ed Havill, denying a tax exempt status, and one letter from Mr. Robert Dunbar, Executive Director of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce, Inc., was responding to Mr. Havill’s above letter. Both letters were referred to Mr. Ford, County Attorney.
county employees
At this time, Commr. Carson read a letter of resignation from Lawrence Sistrunk, Horticulture Extension Agent.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, Mr. Sistrunk’s resignation was accepted effective June 7, 1978.
licenses and permits
Commr. Burhans moved approval on the application for an astrology license by Marsha Lynn Newman.
Under discussion it was decided to table any action until the County Attorney could check the local Ordinance and make sure all requirements were being met. Commr. Burhans’ motion died for lack of a second.
contracts and agreements/nursing home
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the new Lake Memorial Nursing Home Services Contract form was adopted for immediate use in accepting new patients.
bonds
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the following contractor bonds were approved:
496-78 Aubrey M. Long (Electrical Contractor)
1399-78 Wilmer E. Dean (Dean’s Refrigeration and A/C Service)
1400-78 E. C. Kinney (Building & Painting Contractor)
1403-78 John H. Howton (Electrical Contractor)
1404-78 Kent D. Berg dba K.d. Docks (General Contractor)
1406-78 Bill Collier (Painting Contractor)
funds transfer
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the following transfers were approved:
Planning and Zoning
Transfer $500.00 from account #2780103-1 “Personal Services – Planning” to account #2780338 “Equipment” to cover unforeseen expenses.
Building Department
Transfer $300.00 from account #3440205, “Office Supplies” to account #3440338, “Maintenance of Equipment.” Reason: to cover maintenance cost of vehicles.
Transfer $2,000.00 from “Contingency” to account #3440402, “Equipment” and $2,030.72 from account #3441402 “Equipment” MVI to account #3440402, “Equipment” to cover cost of 2 pick-up trucks.
Purchasing Department
Transfer $300.00 from account #2558205, “Office Supplies” to account #2558338, “Maintenance of Equipment.” Reason: unexpected costs.
Transfer $1,000.00 from “Contingency” to account #2558102, “Salaries.” Reason: position of Procurement Clerk updated from Clerk Typist by Board but funds were not allocated.
Transfer from “Contingency” $86.70 to account #2558328, “Travel.” Reason: over-expended.
Pollution Control
Transfer $600.00 from account #6305402, “Equipment” to account #6305204, “Supplies Not Otherwise Specified.” Reason: increase in prices of chemicals.
Board of County Commissioners
Transfer $9,243.20 from “Contingency” to account #2101330-1 “Insurance & Bonds.” Reason: over-expended.
Transfer $3,100.00 from “Contingency” to account #2101334 “Commissioner, Fees & cost.” Reason: over-expended.
Transfer $125.00 from “Contingency” to account #2101402” Equipment.” Reason: over-expended.
County Attorney
Transfer $150.00 from account #2103328 “Travel” to account #2103205, “Office Supplies & Equipment.” Reason: over-expended.
Clerk of Circuit Court
Transfer from “Contingency” $150.00 to account #2320334, “Commissions, Fees & Costs.” Reason: over-expended.
Transfer from “Contingency,” $50.00 to account #2320338, “Maintenance of Equipment.”
Courthouse
Transfer $25.00 from account #2670337-1, “Maintenance of Buildings” to account #2671337, “Maintenance-Other Bldgs.”
Transfer $50.00 from account #2670337-1, “Maintenance of Buildings” to account #2671338, “Maintenance of Equipment.”
Veterans Service
Transfer $482.34 from account #2991205, “Office Supplies” to account #2991341 “Contracted Services.”
Mosquito Control
Transfer from account #4212206 “Insecticides, Pesticides, and Herbicides” $300.00 to the following:
$100.00 to account #4212205 “Office Supplies;” $100.00 to account #4212328 “Travel;” and $100.00 to account #4212204 “Miscellaneous Expense.” Reason: to carry through remaining month of present budget.
Aquatic Weed
Transfer $6,695.00 from account #6304206 “Chemicals” to account #6304102 “Salaries” and $1,000.00 from account #6304338 “Maintenance of Equipment” to account #6304105 “Contribution.” Reason: to cover Salaries and Matching for Margaret Gebhart and Phil Yoder because State Funds withheld this year.
Animal Shelter
Transfer $500.00 from “Contingency” to account #5106337-1 “Maintenance of Buildings” as approved 2-21-78 for building project—and an additional $250.00 to cover losses from robbery at construction site of large animal corral.
County Transportation Trust
Transfer $5,000.00 from account #4102405 “Safety Markings & Identifying Devices” to account #4102402 “Equipment.”
Block Grant
Transfer $10,000.00 from “Contingency” to account #5346341-2 “Housing Rehabilitation Act.”
Transfer $10,000.00 from account #5346341-1 “Road Paving and Drainage Improvement” to account #5346341-2 “Housing Rehabilitation.”
Public Safety
Transfer $100.00 from account #3993212 to account #3993102, and $125.00 from account #399205 to account #3993102. Reason for this transfer is to cover Salary Account: part time Secretary working more hours.
property appraiser
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Certificates of Error and Correction on the 1977 tax roll numbered 5-19841 through 5-19847 were approved.
accounts allowed
Mr. Watkins presented to the Board a request for calculators for the Finance and Microfilm Departments.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, authorization was given to purchase four (4) calculators: three (3) for Finance at $227.39 and one for Microfilm at $99.00 for a total cost of $781.17.
accounts allowed/courthouse
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, an additional Invoice in the amount of $277.60 from Jack R. Jones Architect was approved for payment covering the Public Defender’s Office and the Sheriff’s Department.
accounts allowed/nursing home
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, authorization was given to release an additional $32.75 to close out Nursing Home patient Ernestine Prather’s account (authorization was given May 16, 1978, but the amount was incorrect at that time.)
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, authorization was given for the transfer of $100.00 in the Lake Memorial Nursing Home Contingency Account to Account #5223210 “Household and Kitchen Supplies.” Authorization was also given to issue a check in the amount of $50.00 to the Nursing Home as a Petty Cash Fund to use for laundry until the new washers are delivered.
accounts allowed/insurance
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, authorization was given for the Chairman to sign Rider #10 for Bond No. 104-571, covering all departments, excluding CETA employees, as well as pay an invoice in the amount of $326.00 if it has not previously been paid.
licenses and permits
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved Gun Permit Applications and Bonds for Richard Eugene Steen and Jerry G. Voorhess; as well as an add-on to the Application and Bond of William McClelland.
bonds
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, Board of Trustee Bonds for Robert Roy Meador, Jr., and Edythe H. Martin for Lake-Sumter Community College were approved.
schools
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, approval was given to spread 10 loads of existing dirt on the baseball field at Umatilla High School.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, authorization was given to deliver 40 yards of dirt to the Leesburg High School football field.
autos and trucks
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, authorization was given to transfer a correct title to Cecil Clark (they have car #5348 but were given title to #5349).
property appraiser/budget
It was requested that each member of the Board receive a copy of the Property Appraiser’s proposed budget covering October 1978 – September 30, 1979. No action was taken on the Budget at this time.
checks received
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, voter list checks from Emogene Stegall’s office were accepted as follows:
Campaign Account of Claude Smoak, Jr. $1.10
Campaign Account of Mike Olson $110.00
budgets
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, authorization was given to the Chairman to sign the State Revenue Sharing Application Form for the Fiscal Year 1978-1979.
reports
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the following Traffic-Criminal Distribution of Revenue Reports were accepted: May 8-12, 1978; May 19, 1978; and May 22-26, 1978.
hospitals
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, Lonnie L. Boyd’s admission to the A.G. Holley State Hospital was approved.
grants
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, authorization was given the Chairman to sign necessary documents which would enable Helpline to secure LEAA funding for the fiscal year 1978-1979. This did not constitute any financial obligation at this time on the part of the Board. (The forms signed and approved were the same as last year: subgrant application for LEAA Funds and Agreement between Lake County and Crisis Intervention Center – Good Neighbors, Inc.)
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 3560-3774
MVI 149-162
Fine & Forfeiture 357-382
CTT 724-795
DWI 30-31
Fish Conservation 16-17
Section 8 157-175
State II Landfill 17
Youth Volunteer 8
indigents
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following change on the Indigent List:
CANCEL: Mrs. Amy Tanner for Charles A. Clements $60.00
minutes
Mr. Watkins brought to the attention of the Board that certain Road Numbers on page 10 and 11 in the May 16, 1978 Minutes do not match the tapes for that meeting. In reading the road numbers off, figures were transposed, but the minutes which were approved were correct.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the above-noted correction to the tapes was approved as reflected in the May 16th Minutes.
petitions/pollution control
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, brought before the Board a Petition from property owners on Lake Robinson in the Whitney area, filed through the County Pollution Control Department, requesting the Board prevent further use of the water from their lake for irrigation purposes.
It was Mr. Ford’s recommendation that Mr. Wicks, Acting Director of Pollution Control, be instructed to notify property owners that fifty percent of them must sign the petition, and each signature must be notarized. Once the County has the Petition in proper order, copies should be sent to the State Department of Pollution control, the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund (which Mr. Ford stated he believes has been dissolved) and the Department of Natural Resources, who have sixty days to return recommendations back to the County. Mr. Ford stated he felt Mr. Wicks should make the property owners aware of the above requirements through a letter and perhaps a copy of the Small Lakes Law, Chapter 73-147, so that everyone involved is aware of time limits involved.
plats
Mr. Ford informed the Board that he had a request on Loch Leven Subdivision for the release of their escrow. He stated that the problem regarding the $20,000 fund is that the Subdivision was never recorded, some lots have now been split up, and the money should be returned since the original Plat has been cut in half and is now in our possession. Our problem is that different people are requesting the return of the escrow. Discussion continued.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, Mr. Ford’s recommendation of writing a letter to all parties concerned was adopted. Mr. Ford suggested the letter state we shall be happy to comply in returning the money if all parties will sign a letter agreeing to the disbursement of the funds. In the case that those involved cannot come to an agreement, Mr. Ford’s suggestion is that they be informed the money will be deposited in the registry of the court sixty or ninety days after receipt of our initial letters, in which case the court would ultimately decide who should get the money.
There being no further business to be brought before the Board, adjournment was at 4:40 p.m.
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James C. Carson, Jr., Chairman
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James C. Watkins, Clerk