A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

AUGUST 1, 1978

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, August 1, 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:  Donald Smalt, Deputy In Charge of Finance; Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; and Jennifer Kennedy, Deputy Clerk.

The Invocation was given by Donald Smalt and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Deems.

minutes

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Minutes of July 18, 1978 were approved as amended.

accounts allowed/agricultural center

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, a transfer from salaries account #6302102 to auto allowance account #6302328-3, in the amount of $250.00 was approved for the Agricultural Center.

ordinances

At 9:30 a.m. the Chairman announced the advertised time had arrived for consideration of two Zoning Ordinances.  The Board was advised that one Ordinance, regarding the amending of the Zoning Regulations deleting certain size and location sections was run in the newspaper incorrectly and had to be readvertised.

On a motion by Commr. Deems seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the readvertising of this Ordinance for Public Hearing on September 5, 1978, 9:30 a.m. or as soon thereafter as possible.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the second Ordinance under consideration was placed on the floor for its first and only reading.

No one was present to discuss this Ordinance with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, an amendment to the Ordinance was adopted changing the word “on” to “from” in the phrase “maintain a fifty (50) foot setback from the highway right-of-way for any structure” throughout the Ordinance.

On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the above Ordinance was adopted as read by title only which is as follows:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, 1971-6, AS AMENDED TO DATE, BY ADDING SETBACK REQUIREMENTS FOR COUNTY SECONDARY HIGHWAYS, REQUIRING A SETBACK TO 50 FEET FROM THE HIGHWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR ANY STRUCTURE IN THE AGRICULTURE ZONING DISTRICT, THE RANCHETTE ZONING DISTRICT, THE RURAL RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT, THE RURAL ESTATES ZONING DISTRICT, THE RESIDENTIAL ESTATES ZONING DISTRICT, THE MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT, THE URBAN RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT, THE RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT, THE MOBILE OR MIXED RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT, THE MOBILE HOME RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT, AND THE RESIDENTIAL PROFESSIONAL ZONING DISTRICT.  PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PLANNING DEPARTMENT

Mr. Mike Willett, Planning Director, requested signature approval in order that he could pay $33,939.44 to All American Const. Company.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the following bills were approved for payment:

All American Const. Co. – Voucher #6 - $10,801.64

All American Const. Co. – Voucher #7 - $23,298.20

All American Const. Co. – Voucher #8 - $160.00

This constitutes final payment to All American Construction Company for Projects #2 and #3 awarded to them under EDA Federal Project No. 045120995, all work having been completed.

bonds – mobile home

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Joseph Chavis 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.  This is an extension of an existing bond.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of David Royster 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.  This is also an extension of an existing bond.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, authorization was given the Chairman to sign a letter written by the Planning Department releasing Kenneth Grant from all obligations.  His home has been completed, and he no longer needs his bond; this letter was requested by his bonding company.

elections

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved, with the addition of a few words, a newspaper ad headed “Special Election And Notice Of County Referendum,” and authorized it appearing in the Leesburg Commercial and Little Lake Sentinel the weeks of August 7, 14, 21, 28, and September 4, 1978.  This ad alerts the public to their right to take part in the Special County Referendum, telling them of the two questions which they can vote on:

1.  Whether the Northwest Lake County Hospital District should be created and re-established; and

2.  Whether the District should have authority to levy an ad valorem tax not to exceed 1 mill.

ordinances

At 10:00 a.m. the Chairman announced the advertised time had arrived to consider the adoption of an ordinance regarding scheduling changes for various meetings.

No one was present to discuss this Ordinance with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Ordinance was placed on the floor by title only.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Ordinance was adopted on its first and final reading by title only, as follows:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ORDINANCE 1971-6, AS AMENDED TO DATE, BY CHANGING THE TIMES OF THE MEETINGS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND CHANGING THE TIMES OF THE MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

Commr. Carson stated the adoption of this Ordinance would change the scheduling of when the County Engineer, Zoning cases, and Rezoning cases appear before the Board of County Commissioners.  Zoning cases will now come before the Board the first Tuesday of the month, Rezoning the second Tuesday, and the County Engineer the third Tuesday.  It is the intent of the Board that this rescheduling will enable the Board of County Commissioners’ secretary to have the prior meeting’s Minutes ready for approval by the next meeting date.

ceta

Mr. Harry Spooner, CETA Coordinator, appeared before the Board requesting approval of a five (5) position project requested by Open Door, Inc. operated in Eustis.

Mr. Larry Ogle, Director of Open Door, was present to discuss his request with the Board.  He explained exactly how their program helps the community and how he receives referrals from the court system.  Open Door is similar to a halfway house for first-time offenders.  The project is in need of funding until July 1979, at which time they have been assured by the State Legislature they will be given state funds to operate as an offender rehabilitation center.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the above five-position project was approved for a 10-month period not to exceed the cost of $77,588.12.

ceta/county buildings/contracts and agreements

Mr. Spooner informed the Board of the need for a facility to operate a program (which will be presented to the Board at a later date) for school-aged, pregnant females who wish to continue their education.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, authorization was given for the Detention Center to be used as a school for expectant teenage mothers.  This was contingent upon the school being set up on a temporary basis (even though it will be a normal nine-week semester), in the event the County would need the facility before the semester is over, and as long as the proposed program does not violate CETA guidelines.

county employees/agricultural center

Mr. Van Porter, Personnel Director, appeared before the Board to get their feelings regarding the vacant soil technician position at the Agriculture Center.  Mr. Porter said he believed the Board intended to upgrade the position to that of a soil engineering position, as allowed for in the new budget; and he wanted to know the feeling of the Board as to his filling this engineering position before the budget is actually approved covering the engineering salary.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram, Mr. Porter’s request to hire a soil engineer was approved, subject to the money being available (due to the present vacancy) to make up the difference in upgraded salary before the new budget is in effect.  Under discussion it was decided that a position should not be filled until that specific position and salary are formally adopted by the Board of County Commissioners when they approve the final Budget.  Commr. Burhans withdrew his motion and Commr. Windram withdrew his second.

Mr. Porter was instructed to notify the Soil Conservation Serv. To start seeking applications to fill a soil engineering position, in the hopes that once they are ready to start interviewing, the position and salary will have been approved by the Board as informally adopted in the new Budget.

accounts allowed/public works

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, approval was given to purchase a hanging file for various maps at a cost of $240.21 from Hilltop Stationery.  This is a budgeted item for the Public Works Department.

accounts allowed/nursing home

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, authorization was given Mr. Knuckles to have Mr. Herbert Sumner paint the dining room and kitchen areas of the Nursing Home at a cost of $225.  Commr. Deems was out for the vote, but upon his return for the last part of the discussion stressed the importance of the proper type of paint being used.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, Mr. Knuckles was instructed to secure Mr. Sumner for the purpose of cleaning the outside of the Nursing Home at a cost of $245.

contracts and agreements/insurance

Mr. Knuckles presented to the Board a letter from Robert Siver, the Consultants in Risk & Insurance Management, with whom the Board agreed to enter into a contract with last week.  The letter acknowledges compliance with the stipulations we had regarding entering into the agreement.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Chairman was authorized to sign the Agreement with E.W. Siver & Associates, Inc. as outlined in the July 18, 1978 Minutes.  Mr. Siver’s letter should be made a part of the original agreement.

contracts and agreements/county buildings

Mr. Knuckles presented to the Board a proposal from Clements’ Pest Control, Inc. regarding needed 1979 services.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, Mr. Knuckles was authorized to enter into a contract with Clements, to be paid on a monthly basis, as follows:

Pest control for New Courthouse, Juvenile Center Planning & Zoning Office, Purchasing Office, Old Courthouse, and other buildings on Courthouse Square (with the exception of the Jail)…………$95/month

Pest Control for the Nursing Home……$10/month

Pest Control for the Welfare Office……$9/month

Termite Control for DYS Building……..$25/year

Tax Assessor’s Office…………………$45/year

contracts and agreements/county property

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the Purchasing Department to enter into an Agreement with BEE-SAF-TEE for the maintenance of fire extinguishers as follows:

Inspection Per Unit       $1.65

Hydro-Static Tests – Dry Chemical $5.00, Co2 $4.75, Pressure Water $3.75

Recharge – Soda Acid $3.75, Water Pressure $3.25, Foam $4.25

Powder per lb    $.75

Dry, plus chemical – 2 ½ lbs., 5 lbs, 10 lbs, or 20 lbs   $2.50

Co2 per lb        $.70

Plus service of unit        $2.10

Repair parts – gages $3.50; valve stems $3.25; O-rings $1.10; pull pins $1.15

Testing of fire hose at 5-year intervals    $10/hour

account allowed/contracts and agreements/machinery

Discussion was held regarding the need for a copy machine in the Supervisor of Elections’ Office, as well as discussion on the machine presently in the CETA offices.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, Mr. Knuckles was authorized to purchase, per the date sheet he presented to Board members, and as described as follows, the following equipment and transfer the described machinery as follows:

Purchase from Cal Hegstrom at the State Contract price of $5,600 one Savon 780 copier which will be leased to CETA for $165 per month, plus one cent per copy.

Transfer the present Saxton 3 copies from CETA offices to the Supervisor of Elections’ Office.

county employees

Mr. Van Porter, Personnel Director, briefly discussed Mr. Bob Lewis’ probationary salary with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, it was decided Mr. Lewis’ salary be increased to $9,500 at the end of his probation period.

roads

At 11:15 a.m., the Chairman announced the advertised time had arrived to consider the postponed Groveland Farm road closing.  Mrs. Kennedy informed the Board she had received a note asking for a postponement and had no further details.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, this hearing was postponed until 2:00 p.m. when the County Engineer would be present to fill the Board in on the request for an additional postponement.

bonds

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

1623-77           Richard M. Joosten dba Pools by Dick Joosten

1656-78           Angel Haya dba C & A Electric, Inc.

1657-78           Frank Cacossa (General Contractor)

1664-78           William Quayle (Building Contractor)

1665-78           Hubert Jack Rayburn (Insulation)

1671-78           John Allan Holloway (Electrical)

1672-78           Raymond West, Jr. (Heating & Air Conditioning)

1674-78           Robert C. Kohn dba Kohn Electric

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, bond number corrections were approved as follows:

Date Accepted             Bond #             Name                           Correct Bond #

April 4, 1978                1029-78           Robert Tyre                  1632-78

April 4, 1978                1030-78           Nicholas Refining          1633-78

April 4, 1978                1031-78           Robert B. Salter           1634-78

May 16, 1978              1398-78           Ray Fortin                    1653-78

June 6, 1978                1399-78           Wilmer Dean                1654-78

June 6, 1978                1400-78           E.C. Kinney                 1655-78

June 6, 1978                1403-78           John Howton                1658-78

June 6, 1978                1404-78           Kent D. Berg                1659-78

July 5, 1978                 1405-78           Donald Miller               1660-78

June 6, 1978                1406-78           Bill Collier                    1661-78

June 13, 1978              1407-78           Paul John                      1662-78

June 13, 1978              1408-78           Joseph Atkins               1663-78

July 11, 1978               1411-78           Ross Paul                     1666-78

July 5, 1978                 1412-78           James W. Tharp           1667-78

July 5, 1978                 1413-78           Albert L. Walker          1668-78

July 5, 1978                 1414-78           Doyle L. Starling           1669-78

July 5, 1978                 1415-78           Samuel L. Bell              1670-78

budgets

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Northcrest Circle Special Assessment Improvement Bond Sinking Fund budget was approved as amended to $1,197.00, in accordance with Chapter 129.06 (2)(d) Florida Statutes 1977-1978.

accounts allowed/mail

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, authorization was given to replenish the Courthouse postage meter in the amount of $2,500, which should last through August 1978.

grants

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, authorization was given for the Chairman to sign the various forms to help enable Youth Programs, Inc. apply for a Matching Share Grant; this was subject to no disbursement of Lake County’s share ($5,200) prior to October 1, 1978.

reports

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Traffic-Criminal Distribution of Revenue Reports covering July 14 and 21, 1978 were accepted.

accounts allowed

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the following vouchers were approved for payment:

General Revenue                      4257-4428

MVI                                         188-202

Fine and Forfeiture                   440-462

Road and Bridge                      958-1021

Section 8                                  192-212

DWI                                        40-41

Title II Anti-Ress                      13A-14

Emergency Medical Services    1

Youth Volunteer                       11

N.E. Ambulance                       16-17

N.W. Ambulance                     12

indigents

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, approval was given as follows on the Indigent List:

ADD:  Betty Harrell for Lonnie Boyd                $40.00 Dist. 5

ADD:  Bill Byrd for Juanita Billings                    $37.50 Dist 1

funds/transfer

 

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the following transfers were approved:

general revenue fund

Clerk of Circuit Court

Transfer $2,100 from acct. #2320334 “Commissions, Fees and Costs” to acct. #2320402 “Equipment.”  Reason:  Account overexpended.

County Planning

Transfer $30 from acct. #2780205 “Office Supplies and Expenses” to acct. #2780402 “Equipment.”  Reason:  Account overexpended.

Building & Zoning

Transfer $100 from account #3440341 “Contracted Services” to account #3440604 “Refunds, Building Permits.”  Reason:  Account overexpended.

Auto Inspection

Transfer $3,500 from acct. #2101330-2 “Insurance-County Buildings” to acct. #3441305 “Payment of Delinquent Fees.”  Reason:  Account overexpended.

Animal Shelter

Transfer $2,700 from acct. #5106402 “Equipment” to act. #5106337-1 “Maintenance of Buildings.”  Reason:  Account overexpended.

Transfer $350 from acct. #5106402 “Equipment” to acct. #5106208 “Medicine & Drugs.”  Reason:  Account overexpended.

Fair Buildings

Transfer $1,000 from acct. #6102341 “Contracted Services” to acct. #6102340 “Utilities.”  Reason:  Account overexpended to allow for the balance of the budget year expenditures.

Water Pollution Control

Transfer $300 from acct. #6305338 “Maintenance of Equipment” to acct. #6305201 “Gas, Oil & Lubricants and Other Propellants.”  Reason Expected additional expenditures.

Agriculture

Transfer $250 from acct. #6302102 “Salaries” to acct. #6302328-3 “Auto Allowance Agent #3.”  Reason:  Additional expected expenditures.

Fine and Forfeiture Fund

Transfer $100 from acct. #2321328 “Travel Expense” to acct. #2321205 Office Supplies & Expenses.”  Reason:  Account overexpended.

Transfer $235.90 from “Contingencies” to acct. #2323328 “Travel Expenses, County Judges.”  Reason:  Account overexpended.

Public Safety

Transfer $204.05 from account #3993204 “Demonstration Materials & Supplies” to account #3993102 “Salary, Secretary.”  Reason:  overexpended in Salary Account.

checks received

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the following checks were accepted from the Supervisor of Elections’ office:

Voter Registration List for David Best   $113.00

Certification of Signatures for Let’s Help Florida Committee (Casino Gambling) $19.50

communications/municipalities

Commr. Carson read a letter from the Secretary/Treasurer of The Lake County League of Cities, Mr. Richard O. Springer, informing the Board of the results of a survey they conducted regarding the County Road and Bridge Tax.

“Out of 11 cities reporting, representing 42,749 population, 8 favored retaining the tax (representing 34,710 population), and 3 favored deleting the tax (representing 8,039 population).

communications/attorney

Commr. Carson read a letter from the County Attorney’s office regarding the voluntary dismissal of the So-To-Jo Development Company, Inc., et. al., vs. County Commission lawsuit.

hospitals

At this time, Marybeth Pullum, an attorney representing the Leesburg Hospital Association, appeared before the Board urging compliance with House Bill 2069 which directs the Board of County Commissioners to pay certain funds in question to the Leesburg Hospital “Association.”

Lengthy discussion was held regarding the hospital’s request for $462,666.76, funds which the Court turned over to Lake County for safekeeping.  Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated he had several suggestions for the Board to consider since everyone seemed to be in agreement that the money in question should rightfully be used in the Northwest Lake County Hospital area, previously designated the Northwest Lake County Hospital “District.”  He stated he would be hesitant to advise the Board to simply release the funds to the hospital without obtaining some additional directive from the courts.

Mr. Ford suggested a declaratory action suit could be initiated, which while it would delay the matter, would say either, “Yes, you may pay it to the Leesburg Hospital Association,” or No, you may not pay it to the Leesburg Hospital Association;” unfortunately, not telling the Board to whom, in that instance, they could pay it to.

Another alternative could be the outright purchase with these funds, of certain hospital equipment with a lease-back to the hospital at $1.00 per year.  Serious discussion was held regarding the paying to the “district,” which may not even be voted back in existence at the September 12, 1978 referendum.  If voted back, then there would be a District Board to pay the monies to, but then the money would be going to the “District,” and not to the “Association,” as directed in House Bill 2069.

Mr. Richard Langley, House of Representatives, was present and advised the Board that House Bill 2069 specifically authorizes them to pay Leesburg Hospital the funds in question, and by their so doing, they are only carrying out legislative orders.

Mr. Ford stated should the Board of County Commissioners decide to comply with House Bill 2069, it should be stressed they are doing so with the intent that it is a valid bill; but he further stressed the bill is valid until declared invalid.

Mr. Steve Pullum, attorney for the hospital, was also present to urge the County to turn the monies in question over to the hospital.

Discussion was held regarding the funds being referred to as “Northwest tax monies” versus ad valorem taxes of Lake County (which once put in the County’s general trust fund they became.)

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, it was decided as directed and authorized by House Bill 2068 and 2069 to pay over the funds (approximately $462,666.76) to the Leesburg Hospital Association.  Commr. Carson voted “no” because he said he felt the proper way to protect the taxpayers of the County would be to go back into court and have a declaratory suit which would instruct and direct the Board specifically as to who to give the money to.

budgets

Mrs. Pullum further requested from the Board their consideration for Leesburg General Hospital’s budget request of $80,800 to be used for free emergency medical treatment to indigent persons.  Mrs. Pullum stated this would be in accordance with legislative action taken in House Bill 2067.

Commr. Carson stressed that although the budget request was not timely filed, it would be given consideration prior to the finalization of the overall County budget.  Mrs. Pullum was told Mr. Ford would be in touch with her regarding any additional questions the Board might have.

recess and reassembly

The Board adjourned for lunch at 12:50 p.m.   The public and press were invited to the Park Grill Restaurant on a dutch-treat basis.  The Board reconvened at 2:00 p.m.

road closing

At 2:00 p.m., the Chairman announced it was time to consider the postponed 11:15 a.m. Groveland Farms Road Closing.  On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and upon the recommendation of the County Engineer, this road closing was postponed to September 19, 1978, 2:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible.  This motion was carried unanimously.

road closing – advertising

Mr. Dewey Burnsed was present to discuss his request to advertise for vacation 2+ unnamed streets in Higley Subdivision.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, Mr. Burnsed was given permission to advertise the vacation of the 2+ unnamed roads, provided he supply the County Engineer with a corrected legal description.  Permission was given for September 19, 1978, 2:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible.

licenses and permits

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

NO.     PERMITTEE                                       PURPOSE                               RD

1040    Florida Telephone Corp.                       Buried Cable                            C-46A

1041    Florida Telephone Corp.                       Buried Cable                            C-565

1042    Florida Telephone Corp.                       Buried Cable                            2-2113

1043    Florida Telephone Corp.                       Buried Cable                            5-8161

1044    Florida Telephone Corp.                       Buried Cable                            5-8165

2-385   Sumter Electric Co-Op, Inc.                 Overhead Guy Wire                 2-1310

1045    Florida Telephone Corp.                       Buried Cable                            5-8898

1046    Florida Telephone Corp.                       Buried Cable                            5-8498

1047    Florida Telephone Corp.                       Buried Cable                            5-8798

4-386   Sumter Electric Co-op, Inc.                  KV Distribution Line                 C-19A

1049    Florida Telephone Corp.                       Buried Cable                            C-452

1050    Florida Telephone Corp.                       Buried & Aerial Cbl.                 2-2605

2-387   Sumter Elec. Co-op, Inc.                      K.V. Distribution Line               2-1604,5

1052    Florida Telephone Corp.                       Buried Cable                            3-1445

1053    Florida Telephone Corp.                       Buried Cable                            3-1548

1054    Florida Telephone Corp.                       Buried Cable                            4-4288

1055    Florida Telephone Corp.                       Buried Cable                            1-7719

1056    Florida Telephone Corp.                       Buried Cable and Crossing       1-7611

1057    Florida Telephone Corp.                       Buried Cable                            5-7581

1058    Florida Telephone Corp.                       Buried Cable                            C-19A

1059    Florida Telephone Corp.                       Buried Cable                            C-44c

1060    Florida Telephone Corp.                       Buried Cable                            C-439

3-388   City of Tavares                                     PVC Water Main                     C-452

C-389  City of Tavares                                     PVC Water Main                     3-3844

DRIVEWAY PERMITS

3-395   Glenn Y. Middleton                                                                  3-0847

5-396   Robert N. Dansby                                                                    5-7581

5-397   Loran E. Sweat                                                                        5-6040

2-398   3-Way Construction Co.                                                          C-468

1-399   F.G. Glass                                                                                1-7807

3-400   Rodney Lee Lyon                                                                     C-565A

4-402   William G. Labud                                                                     4-4486

3-403   Matsche Construction Co.                                                        C-452

4-405   William M. Quayle                                                                    4-6580

4-404   All State Homes                                                                       4-4265

5-406   J. Stanley Grue                                                                         C 455C

2-407   William A. Nelson                                                                    C 44A

1-408   Sidney E. Zorn                                                                         1-8010

1-409   F.J. Murphree                                                                          1-7310

4-410   Del Wood Properties, Inc.                                                        4-4265

5-411   Thomas C. Coates                                                                    C 439

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

municipalities/roads

Discussion was held regarding the City of Clermont’s request of the County for the restriping of approximately 1 ½ miles of double centerline on City streets.  Mr. Andrew was instructed to write the City informing them this could not be considered county-oriented work.

roads/municipalities

Discussion was held regarding the furnishing of a dragline and one man to the City of Groveland to replace deteriorated drainpipe.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, authorization was given to comply with the above request at the convenience of the Road and Bridge Department.

roads/county

Discussion was held regarding an oral agreement Price Groves, Inc., claims the County made to pave their road.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the County engineer was instructed to write Price Groves, Inc. informing them that we can find no record of such an agreement, but that whenever funds are available, all clay roads shall be considered for paving on a priority basis.

county property

Discussion was held regarding the City of Minneola’s request to use the Minneola Barn gasoline pump and tank.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the County Attorney was authorized to draw the necessary Agreement between the County and the City of Minneola enabling them to use our gasoline tank at the Minneola Barn on a no-cost basis, except for regular maintenance plus a $10 monthly charge to cover electricity, and subject to a 30-day cancellation clause.

roads/accounts allowed

Discussion was held regarding the installation of guardrails on SR 565A of 1,000 L.F. and 2 each (Type 2) end anchors @ $9.50 per L.F., for a cost of approximately $10,000.00.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the above installation was authorized.  Commr. Hoskinson was out for the vote.

accounts allowed

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, authorization was given the Chairman to sign a Voucher for the Transfer of Funds to the Department of Transportation in the amount of $228,247.93.  This covers work on S 565 A.  Commr. Hoskinson was out for the vote.

contracts and agreements/escrow agreement

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Escrow Agreement between Grandview Greenhouses, Inc., Developer of Stone Mountain Estates, and the Board of County Commissioners, Citizens National Bank savings account book No. -1-60320-5-20 was accepted and executed in the amount of $26,000, as well as signature authorization on the savings account card and Authority of Partnership Form.  Commr. Hoskinson was out for the vote.

bonds

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, authorization was given to release to Woody Acres Subdivision their bond of $1,000.  Commr. Hoskinson was out for the vote.

accounts allowed

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, partial payment authorization in the amount of $6,897.80 was given for Project No. 243, Anderson Street, to Superior Asphalt.  Commr. Hoskinson was out for the vote.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, final payment to Superior Asphalt for Lake Tavares Road Project #226 in the amount of $2,241.53 was approved.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, payment to Square G Construction was approved as follows:

1.  Project No. 239 – Replacing Wooden Bridges 110043 and 110041 on S-565 (Bay Lake Road).  Final payment in the amount of $20,872.40.

2.  Project No. 237, Widening and Resurfacing C-565A.  Partial payment in the amount of $37,837.50.

3.  Project No. 231 – C-466A Picciola Road.  Partial payment in the amount of $45,896.64.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, Leecon, Inc. partial payments were approved as follows:

1.  Project No. 232, Shoulder Work on C-439, $1,694.80.

2.  Project No. 232, Paving Work on C-439, $3,969.20.

3.  Project No. 233, Shoulder Work on C-450, $1,852.80.

4.  Project No. 233, Paving Work on C-450, $3,906.90.

5.  Project No. 227, Lakeshore Drive #3-1040, $148,018.39.

6.  Project No. 240, Haines Creek Road C-473, $30,465.00.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, partial payment to Macasphalt Corp. for Project #235, Paving on C-565, Villa City Road, in the amount of $171,844.29 was approved.

roads/county

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, permission was given to advertise for the vacation of a part of Reeve Street in Sorrento (petitioner, Luther Bennett).

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, permission was given to advertise for the vacation part of Dubsdread Drive and St. Andrews Drive – Oak Hill Country Club, Inc.

accounts allowed

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, approval was given for Change Order No. 1, covering sod and additional necessary pipe work, Project No. 231, C-466A Picciola Road in the amount of $17,317.62.  Under discussion it was pointed out that although this is an additional expense, in all likelihood other aspects of the job would be eliminated and the original cost of the job remain in the same general range.

resolutions

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board adopted a Resolution adopting a speed limit of 20 MPH on DR #5-6762, St. Louis Avenue.

signs

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, authorization was given to install “No Thru Truck” signs on Deal Drive #4-4288.

minutes

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the minutes of October 4, 1977 were amended as follows:

The correct Bentbough Drive Road No. should be 1-4620.

The correct El Viento Street in Four Winds Subdivision Road No. should be 3-1246B.

deeds – right-of-way

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, it was moved that the Board accept, upon the compliance with our subdivision regulations, the Vinola Gardens Right-Of-Way Deed from Richard H. Langley.

machinery & Equipment/municipalities

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, it was decided upon the request of the City of Umatilla, to grade their clay and dirt streets (approximately 1 ½ miles, taking 2-3 hrs.) on a one-time basis, at the customary charge.

deeds

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the release of the Road Reservations from DOT as contained in the following Deed Numbers:

#5464, all but 20’ from centerline of Tecumsheh Ave. in Indian Oaks Subdivision in City of Leesburg.

#398, all but 20’ from centerline of Mispah Avenue in Beulak Heights Subdivision in City of Leesburg.

#951, all but 33’ from centerline of Pierce Street, Fish Camp Road and Grand Island Shores Road.

#546, all but 40’ from centerline of Main Avenue and all but 30’ from centerline of Silverton Street in the City of Minneola.

water levels

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the County Engineer was instructed to contract with Superior Asphalt in the amount of $15,750.00 to cover redesign and repair work on the Donnelly Street Retention Pond, per sketches submitted by Superior.  Work will cover the inlet and catch basin areas, enabling control of the water before it breaks into the existing pipe.

signs

Discussion was held regarding the theft of county road signs.  Two juveniles were recently caught, and it was the feeling of the Board that stricter punishment should be administered to offenders.  The County Attorney was requested to make the Judges aware of the great burden assumed by the taxpayer due to this vandalism.

accounts allowed/refunds

Mr. Ford, County Attorney, informed the Board of certain Dept. of Revenue-ordered refunds of Rolling Stock of the railroad in relation to the monies ordered earlier in the day returned to Leesburg General Hospital.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, authorization was given to refund $346.35 and $20.48 to Trailer Trains Co. and ACF Industries respectively, in accordance with the Dept. of Revenue ruling.  It was further requested that the hospital be alerted to the fact that there may be additional claims.

assessments

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, signature authorization was given for the Partial Release Of the Special Assessment Lien with Joseph Kohnen, in consideration of $225, covering Sunny Dell Park, First Addition, Lot 11, Blk. B.  Commr. Burhans was out for the vote.

outdoor recreational facilities

Mr. Ford briefed the Board on developments regarding the fishing pier we are building with the Fish and Game Commission.  He stated the intent was for DNR to contract with the Fish and Game Commission:  the Fish and Game Commission will contract with the Board of County Commissioners to accept Fish and Game bids they have received and to let the contracts (as done with Boating Improvement Funds).  Mr. Ford stated DNR had agreed to send us a letter stating the monies are available.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, it was agreed that the Board contract with the Fish and Game Commission, subject to receipt of a letter from DNR stating that their money will be available upon request, or shall immediately be deposited in the County treasury.  The Board’s participation remains at $1,946.50.

insurance

Discussion was held regarding a letter from the State Association of County Commissioners of Florida regarding a self-insurance program for workmen’s compensation.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Clerk was instructed to respond to the letter stating Lake County might be interested in their program as well as the fact that we would be happy to answer any questions they might have regarding our existing programs.

There being no further business to be brought before the Board, adjournment was at 4:05 p.m.

 

 

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James R. Carson, Jr., Chairman

 

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James C. Watkins, Clerk