A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

november 7, 1978

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, November 7, 1978 at 9:00 a.m., in the Board of County Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida. Present were Commissioners: James R. Carson, Jr., Chairman; C.A. “Lex” Deems; J.M. Hoskinson (arriving 10:15 a.m.); Thomas J. Windram, and Glenn C. Burhans. Others present were: James C. Watkins, Clerk; Christopher C. Ford, and Jennifer Kennedy, Deputy Clerk.

The Invocation was given by James C. Watkins and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Carson.

property appraiser

Mr. Ed Havill, Lake County Property Appraiser, appeared before the Board to ask if there were any objections to his office trading-in their 1974 four-wheel scout vehicle. Mr. Havill stated he has had costly repair bills lately and the car is still in need of additional repairs. He stated he had sent bids out to seven (7) Chevrolet dealers and seven (7) Ford dealers. Finding he could get the best offer from Chevrolet, Mr. Havill took the trade-in vehicle to the three (3) lowest bidders and got firm prices with his trade-in as follows:

$5,193.59 from Bill Seidle in Clermont

$5,350.00 from Century Chevrolet

$5,646.00 from Buddy Sheats in Deland

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously by those present, the Board raised no objection to Mr. Havill’s request to purchase a new Chevy Blazer, four-wheel drive vehicle from the low bidder, Bill Seidle, trading in his present 1974 four-wheel drive vehicle. It was understood the funds would come from the Property Appraiser’s Budget.

contracts and agreements/account allowed

Mr. Watkins requested signature authorization on the contract with Florida Computer Company.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously by those present, authorization was given for the necessary signatures to purchase the computer equipment for the Clerk’s office in the amount of $107,675.00. Mr. Watkins stated the contract would be made a part of the Minutes.

bids

Mr. Gary Knuckles, Purchasing Director, appeared before the Board requesting permission to advertise for bids three diesel dump trucks. Mr. Knuckles stated we would be trading-in five gasoline Dodge dump trucks and the purchase was a budgeted item.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously by those present, authorization was given to advertise for bids the above-mentioned three dump trucks, trading-in five smaller dump trucks.

machinery & equipment/agriculture center

Mr. Knuckles informed the Board that the Agricultural Center has approximately $2,100.00 in their budget to lease and service a copy machine for the year. Mr. Knuckles suggested for an additional $3,000.00 - $3,500.00 they could purchase a copier and save money in the long run. Discussion was held regarding the availability of trade-ins—the Agriculture Center’s old machine along with one no longer used in the Property Appraiser’s Office.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously by those present, authorization was given for the purchase of a Saven copier to be used at the Agriculture Center. The motion further authorized the necessary transfer of funds ($3,000.00 - $3,500.00) from Contingency along with the necessary authorization for trade-ins.

accounts allowed/autos & trucks/planning department

Mr. Knuckles requested permission to shop for a car and pick-up for the Planning Department. Their Ambassador had been towed in the prior day, and the Luv truck had been down for sometime.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously by those present, authorization was given for Mr. Knuckles to shop for a 1978 car and a 1978 truck for the Planning Department, clearing price with the Liaison Commissioner or Chairman prior to purchase. It was further understood that the Ambassador and Luv truck will be traded.

accounts allowed/machinery & equipment/public works

Mr. Knuckles briefed the Board on an inventory system for small tools in the Road & Bridge Department. He stated trucks would be equipped with tools, with the driver signing an inventory slip making him responsible for the replacement of any missing tools.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously by those present, authorization was given for a small tool account expenditure, not to exceed $2,500.00, for Road & Bridge.

accounts allowed/mvi

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously by those present, authorization was given for the purchase of a Sears air compressor ($183.98) needed to check the brake machines at the MVI Stations.

insurance

Brief discussion regarding eligibility of retired or disabled employees to continue under the County health policy. It was decided an Insurance Committee Meeting would take place on November 13, 1978, at 2:30 p.m., at which time a representative from Gulf would be present.

bids

Mr. Bob Andrew, County Engineer, appeared before the Board with bid tabulations on Project #246, Oak & Grove St., Umatilla. He stated this was bid on three alternatives: “A” – Lime rock Base; “B” - Sand Clay Base; and “C” – Soil Cement Base. Bids received are as follows:

“A” “B” “C”

Superior……………………………. $66,698.38 $59,977.92 $72,238.65

Square G…………………………… $89,874.70 $84,344.95 $93,210.20

All American………………………. $78,247.08 $69,915.59 $81,112.10

It was Mr. Andrew’s recommendation that we not go with the low bid “B”, in that he felt Superior’s sand clay base built to DOT specifications had proved unsatisfactory in the past. Mr. Andrew’s recommendation was for the low lime rock base bid.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously by those present, the Board accepted Superior Asphalt’s bid of $66,698.38 as being the low lime rock base bid. It was pointed out to the Board that the City of Umatilla would pay the amount of $15,247.28 for the paving of Grove Street and the balance of $51,441.10 to be paid by the County.

clay pits

Discussion was held regarding the County assuming “Occasional Maintenance” on certain Forest Roads in return for clay. Mr. Andrew stated Forest Road 72 had approximately two (2) miles which needed maintenance and served 80-100 homes, while Forest Road 38 over a five-mile stretch served 30-35 homes.

Commr. Burhans pointed out the possibility of applying for clay from the pit on Forest Road 88.

Discussion also touched on trading 11 acres of land with the government for the clay pit adjacent to our exhausted pit on SR 42.

The County Engineer was instructed to submit an application for use of the clay pit on Forest Road 88.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously by those present, Mr. Andrew was authorized to look for 11 acres of suitable land which would enable us to work out a trade with the Federal Government. Mr. Andrew was told it was alright to use a realtor if he was having problems, because the seller would be paying the commission. It was the attorney’s feelings that since we are dealing with the Federal Government, an estimate of value would be sufficient regarding the trade procedures.

right-of-way/roads

Mr. Neil Carter appeared before the Board regarding a road problem. The County Attorney informed Mr. Carter his questions would require his hiring a private attorney to investigate and establish the prescriptive nature of the roads.

awards

Commr. Carson stated he had accepted on behalf of the Board an Appreciation Certificate from Lake Community Action Agency for financial support this past year. (This is regarding the Board’s stepping in to allow a meals-on-wheels-type program to continue, Minute Book 28, Page 232). This was given to the Clerk to be appropriately displayed.

plats

A letter from a Mr. Rumford, Stone Mountain Estates, requesting three lots he owns be “grandfathered-in” to the Stone Mountain Estates Plat was referred to Bob Andrew, County Engineer, and Mike Willett, Planning Director, for review and a report from Mr. Andrew when he appears before the Board on November 21^st, 1978.

reports/grants

At 10:00 a.m. the Chairman announced the advertised time had arrived for the Public Hearing regarding Lake County’s Annual Progress Report on Community Development Activities funded in whole or part with Community Development Block Grant Funds, as well as approval of Housing Rehabilitation Guidelines. It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand and had appeared in the October 24, 1978, issue of the Leesburg Commercial.

Discussion occurred. No one present in the audience had any comments for the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously by those present, approval was given on Lake County’s Annual Progress Report for Community Development Activities in the S.E. Umatilla area, funded in whole or part with Community Development Block Grant Funds, and authorization given to submit same to HUD.

Discussion was held regarding the rehabilitation guidelines, with Mr. Willett outlining some minor changes from last year. No one present had any comments to share with the Board. On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved the guidelines as submitted and authorized signature on a Resolution regarding same.

roads/grants

At this time Commr. Hoskinson arrived for the meeting and the Board started a discussion on road paving priorities in Dona Vista. Mr. Mike Maybee, a Dona Vista resident, was present and urged acceptance of the road prioritization as requested by the residents of the area and presented by the Planning Department.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved the priority of the roads as listed and as follows, in that it will serve the most number of people for the least amount of expenditure:

EAST SIDE

1. Oak Street (19 to lake)

2. 3^rd Street (19 to lake)

3. New York Avenue (Oak St. to 5^th)

4. Chicago Avenue (Oak St. to Orange Ave.)

5. 5^th Street (19 to New York Ave.)

WEST SIDE

1. 3^rd Street (19 to RR); Washington Ave. (3^rd to Eustis Pl.)

2. Umatilla Place (19 to RR); Washington Ave. (2^nd to Umatilla Pl.)

3. 2^nd St. (RR to Florida Ave.); Michigan Ave. (2^nd to Eustis Pl.); Eustis Place (Michigan Ave. to Fla. Ave.); Florida Avenue (Eustis Pl. to 2^nd)

4. Florida Avenue (2^nd to 1^st)

5. Umatilla Place (RR to Florida Ave.)

Commr. Deems was out for the vote.

contracts and agreements

Discussion was held regarding the advisability of leasing a building for office space and storage area for supplies regarding the Community Development Block Grant.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously by those present, the Planning Department was authorized to negotiate a lease for office and storage in the Dona Vista and S.E. Umatilla areas regarding the Community Development Block Grant. Commr. Deems was out for the vote.

contracts and agreements

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously by those present, approval was given on the Community Development Block Grant Demolition Contracts in S.E. Umatilla for Jessie Herbert Kirkland and Kattye D. Kirkland and Billy James and Novell James (a total of three structures). Commr. Deems was out for the vote.

communications/commissioners

It was requested that the Secretary to the Commissioners write a letter for each Commissioners’ signature stating he owns no land in the vicinity of the proposed park acquisition sites in S.E. Umatilla.

outdoor recreational facilities/accounts allowed

Discussion was held on the advisability of having the restroom facilities at Summerall Park hooked-up to the Tavares Sewer system.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously by those present, an expenditure of $350.00 was authorized to hook Summerall Park’s restrooms to the Tavares sewer system. Commr. Hoskinson was out for the vote.

resolutions/outdoor recreational facilities

Discussion was held regarding the new Leesburg Docks being built with Boating Improvement Funds.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously by those present, signature authorization was given on the Resolution authorizing the State to start the docks in Venetian Gardens. Commr. Hoskinson was out for the vote.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously by those present, authorization was given to sign the necessary Resolution and Agreement between the Board of County Commissioners and the Department of Natural Resources regarding the Leesburg Docks. Commr. Hoskinson was out for the vote. Discussion was held regarding who would be supervising this job.

reports/water authority

Discussion was held regarding USG’s 50/50 cost participation with Lake County (who in turn is sharing 50/50 cost-share participation with the Lake County Water Authority) on the Blackwater Creek Study. Commr. Carson stated there was a cost estimate change which needed signature authorization.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, signature authorization was given on the cost estimate change on the Blackwater Creek Study which is needed as part of the Comprehensive Plan as well as our new Flood Insurance Program.

minutes

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the October 10, 1978, Minutes were approved as amended.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the October 17, 1978, Minutes were approved as amended.

contracts and agreements

Discussion was held in reference to the Contract held with Postal Colony regarding care and maintenance of our groves and how much we would be receiving for the fruit from the grove. Commr. Deems stated Postal Colony was offering $3.50 a box, less grove care expenses, for the fruit on the tree. Commr. Deems suggested the Board accept that price as being fair and reasonable. He further pointed out the advisability of getting a contract signed prior to care being expended on the grove, with a separate contract for fruit when appropriate.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the County Attorney was authorized to draw the necessary contracts: one for the fruit now ($3.50 a box, less grove care), plus a lease on the grove for next year, so we have a contract ahead of the care.

ordinance

At 11:00 a.m. the Chairman announced the advertised time had come to consider the adoption of the Board of Building Examiners’ Ordinance. It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the above Ordinance was placed on the floor for consideration.

Discussion occurred in which Mr. Willett, Planning Director, described the purpose of this Ordinance as being an attempt to expand the intent of the Board to implement punitive action when problems do arise.

Mr. Bruce Massey, a local contractor, stated he wanted to go on record as being opposed to any additional regulations. Mr. Massey stated he was well-established in the community and it was not his intent “to get away with anything”, but he felt there presently exists an “overabundance of regulations already” which creates an atmosphere which makes it almost impossible to keep abreast.

Mr. Jack Matsche, Chairman of the Board of Building Examiners, was also present and stated while what Mr. Massey said is true, it is hoped that this Ordinance will eliminate many of the problems local contractors have experienced in the past. It was Mr. Matsche’s feelings that the adoption of this Ordinance would be for the good of the industry.

Mr. Donald Miller went on record as being in favor of the Ordinance in that there is a need to control the licensing in the county.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, it was moved to adopt the Ordinance by title only as follows:

AN ORDINANCE DEFINING THE POWERS OF THE LAKE COUNTY BOARD OF BUILDING EXAMINERS TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS TO INVESTIGATE THE COMPETENCY OF BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS IN LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA; DEFINING THE TERMS “BOARD”, “CONTRACTOR”, “BUILDING OR CONTRUCTION TRADE”, “BUILDING CODES”, AND “CERTIFICATE”; DEFINING THE MEMBERSHIP ON THE BOARD OF BUILDING EXAMINERS; PROVIDING THAT ANY INTERESTED PARTY MAY FILE A SWORN COMPLAINT WITH THE BOARD AGAINST ANY CONTRACTOR IN LAKE COUNTY; AUTHORIZING THE BOARD TO CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARINGS TO DETERMINE THE COMPETENCY OF ANY CONTRACTOR IN LAKE COUNTY; PROVIDING THAT THE LAKE COUNTY BUILDING DEPARTMENT SHALL NOTIFY THE CONTRACTOR OF THE DATE AND PLACE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING; ESTABLISHING GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST CONTRACTORS; AUTHORIZING THE BOARD TO REVOKE OR SUSPEND THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY OF ANY CONTRACTOR IN LAKE COUNTY; PROVIDING GROUNDS FOR MITIGATION OF PUNISHMENT OF ANY CONTRACTOR; PROVIDING THAT THE ORDINANCE SHALL ONLY APPLY IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF LAKE COUNTY; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the above Ordinance was adopted on its first and only reading by Title only.

deeds/roads

Commr. Deems stated he had a Right-Of-Way Deed, as well as a partial release of mortgage, from a Mr. Green giving 13’ on each side of the road, along with a cul-de-sac at the end. This road is in Dist. #3, Cyprus Cove, a mobile home park. The Owner plans to pave the road at his own expense and then turn it over to the County for maintenance.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Green deed was accepted for recording.

roads

Commr. Deems brought to the attention of the Board the fact that a Mr. Shay has built a substandard roadway within a dedicated right-of-way in Orange Blossom Hills South, Unit 13, against the wishes of the Board (evidently Mr. Shay had not been notified of the Board’s earlier decision regarding his specifications). Discussion occurred. Mr. Ford stated he would research this matter and give an opinion to the Board at a later date.

The Board’s main concern is substandard roads being constructed in subdivisions; and, once all lots are sold, the developers could move away and leave the people with a road which is impassable and not acceptable into the county-maintained system.

roads

Commr. Deems asked Mr. Ford’s opinion regarding Mr. Richard Langley building a road to county specifications, expecting to turn it over into the County-maintained system, yet not having the right-of-way in order. Discussion was held regarding methods available in obtaining rights-of-way.

roads

Commr. Deems brought to the attention of the Board DOT’s intent to improve SR-42 from the Marion County Line to SR-19. Lake County previously made specification requests regarding the widening and resurfacing of the roadway to 24’; DOT is not planning an 18’ roadway, which does not meet today’s minimum standards.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the County Attorney was authorized to send an immediate letter and Resolution to DOT requesting a roadway width of 22’, County to County (Marion County line to River).

signs

At 11:45 a.m. discussion was held regarding a request for regulatory signs in the canals at Venetian Village. Mr. Willett stated this request had come before the Board last April, at which time, upon the advice of the County Attorney, since it could not be established whether the canals were public or private, no action was taken. Mr. Willett stated that it has now come to light that the canals in Unit III and IV are public.

Mr. Jerry Showalter, a Venetian Village resident, was present to request regulatory signs for Unit III and IV.

Discussion occurred after which Commr. Hoskinson moved that a Resolution be drawn authorizing the posting of appropriate signs, “No Wake or “___MPH”, in the canals in Venetian Village, Unit III and IV, with copies going to the Sheriff’s Department and the Water Authority. Discussion continued and Commr. Hoskinson changed the above-motion to authorize a 5 MPH speed limit. This motion was seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously.

Mr. Showalter stated he felt approximately one-half dozen signs posted at the entrances to the canals would be sufficient. Commr. Windram suggested he get with the County Engineer to discuss placement of the signs.

roads

Commr. Deems stated he had a problem similar to the last brought to the attention of the Board. DOT is planning to widen to 22’ SR-561 from SR-19 to SR-48, with resurfacing plans for only an 18’ pavement from Astatula to SR-27. Lengthy discussion occurred. It was suggested a meeting be arranged with DOT, the County Attorney, the Clerk, and the County Engineer.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously by those present, authorization was given to send a Resolution to DOT citing that the County Landfill is located on this road, as well as the State Driver’s License Examination Bureau, as well as the County Animal Shelter, along with several major industries. Discussion continued. The question was called for and the motion carried unanimously.

planning and zoning

Discussion was held on a Mr. Robert Bradley’s request to have his 90-day waiting period waived regarding Public Hearing #627-4 (heard October 10, 1978).

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, upon the advice of the attorney, the Board waived the waiting period as previously discussed with Mr. Bradley should he be in a position to come back with plans prior to 90 days.

recess & reassembly

At 12:05 p.m. the board recessed for lunch at the Silver Lake Country Club; the public and press were invited on a Dutch-treat basis. The Board reconvened at 1:45 p.m.

schools

At this time Mr. John C. Williams, Jr., appeared before the Board on behalf of the Lake County School Board regarding Leesburg Middle School East. Mr. Williams stated they would like a traffic light installed at the School Crossing, which the City will maintain, as well as several pavement “safety” markings repainted.

Commr. Carson advised Mr. Williams there would be no problem regarding the painting of the markings and the request for the traffic light would be turned over to the Engineering Department for their study, review, and recommendation.

zoning

ZONING VIOLATION ZV-78-60 Dave Smith

No one present wished to discuss this violation with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, this case was dismissed in that the mobile home has been removed and the park now does comply with the “grandfather clause”.

ZONING VIOLATION ZV-78-108 Mrs. Kate Y. Bell

No one present had any comments regarding this violation.

Mr. Willett stated he had received a letter from Mr. Mort Aulls, an attorney representing Mrs. Bell. The letter stated that Mrs. Bell had been in and out of the hospital and she would like to request more time to complete the construction of the sea wall and move the dragline from her lot.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Zoning Department and declared Mrs. Bell in violation and granted her 60 days in which to comply with Ordinance 71-6.

ZONING VIOLATION ZV-78-112 Mr. C.B. Marshall

No one appeared before the Board to discuss this case.

Mr. Willett stated he had talked with Mr. Marshall’s attorney who requested 60 days in which to come into compliance.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, Mr. Marshall was declared in violation and granted 60 days in which to comply with Ordinance 76-2. Commr. Burhans abstained from voting.

ZONING VIOLATION ZV-78-113 Mr. David J. Coffey

Mr. Steve Richey, attorney representing Mr. Coffey, appeared before the Board with his client. Discussion occurred regarding an “alleged road” and an “existing” road. Mr. Richey pointed out existing roads are not the same as indicated on the original plat. He further stated that the plat was accepted in 1952 and in 1953 the Courts ruled that because a Plat was accepted into the County-maintained system, it did not mean the road was.

Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated the question was not whether the road is platted or not, because due to county subdivision regulations, the fence must be 25’ from the platted centerline. Mr. Richey requested some additional time to file for abandonment of the roadway, so it could be established where the fence should be moved.

Mr. Harry Lumdin, resident of the area, appeared before the Board in favor of the County having all encroachments on the right-of-way removed to allow ample room for vehicular traffic. He cited obstruction of ambulance service to his house on two times due to narrow passage.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board postponed this hearing to January 2, 1978, at 2:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, in order that the people on the property may attempt to solve their problems.

ZONING VIOLATION ZV-78-114 Mrs. Bessie E. Brautcheck

Mr. Brautcheck appeared before the Board with a copy of Ordinance 70-1 and stated he did not see in its contents where he was in violation. He further stated the unlicensed vehicles on his property were not junk but were used on his farm. He also stated they were not used on the highways at any time.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board postponed this hearing for thirty (30) days during which time Mr. Brautcheck agreed to escort a code enforcement officer to the site to check the vehicles and report back to the Board on December 5, 1978, at 2:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, as to their findings.

ZONING VIOLATIONS ZV-78-116 Mr. William Dubbs, III

No one appeared before the Board regarding this case.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board found Mr. Dubbs in violation and granted him 30 days in which to come into compliance with Ordinance 70-1.

ZONING VIOLATIONS ZV-78-117 Mr. Thomas LeTournean, Jr.

No one appeared before the Board regarding this case.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board found Mr. LeTournean in violation and granted him 30 days in which to comply with Ordinance 70-1.

ZONING VIOLATION ZV-78-118 Mr. Roderick Grills

No one appeared before the Board regarding this case.

Mrs. Casburn stated Mr. Grills had phoned that the violation has been cleared but she had not yet had time to verify compliance.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board postponed this case for 10 days. Under discussion Commr. Windram changed the postponement to 30 days; Commr. Burhans approved the change for his second, the motion carried unanimously.

ZONING VIOLATION ZV-78-60 Mr. Harold Illing

Mr. Steve Richey, Attorney representing Mr. Illing who is ill in Michigan and unable to confer with him at this time, appeared before the Board and requested a postponement.

Mr. Harry Lumdin was present as this case is similar to the prior case ZV-78-113.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board postponed this case for 30 days to December 5, 1978, at 2:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible.

commissioners

At this time Mr. Robert Lewis, Director of Lake County Disaster Preparedness appeared before the Board and read the following Letter of Appreciation to Commissioner Hoskinson:

“The Lake County Department of Disaster Preparedness, on behalf of its’ employees and Director and all of the Lake County residents whom he has served, would like to thank Commissioner James M. Hoskinson for a job well done in serving all of the people of Lake County and to wish him well in all of his future endeavors.”

accounts allowed/travel

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved Van Porter’s travel request for three (3) CETA employees presently working in the Planning Department to attend a Comprehensive Housing Rehabilitation Workshop, sponsored by FAHRO, CDA, and HUD, November 13, 14, and 15, 1978, in Tampa at a cost of $150.00 per person including the registration fee. The three individuals are Donald Clary, Tom Paul, and Keith Jones and will travel with Kathy McDonald and Mike Stearman. They will be reimbursed out of CETA monies.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel to Atlanta, Georgia, for Jimmy Jones to attend a program sponsored by the Department of Labor, November 6-9, 1978, at a county-cost of $75.00 the remainder being picked-up by Manpower Title I travel.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Mr. Van Porter, Personnel Director, to attend the American Arbitration Association’s one-day Seminar in Miami Beach, Florida, November 17, 1978, at a $60.00 registration fee cost with travel budgeted.

contracts and agreements

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the necessary signatures on contracts to be drawn and entered into between all sub-grantees we are dealing with under the CETA program. The contracts will be drawn, not presented at this meeting.

meetings

Mr. Porter stated he had been contacted by Virgil Hawkins, an attorney representing a discharged county employee, who is requesting a grievance hearing. Mr. Porter advised the Board County Policy dictates the grievance be heard by the Liaison Commissioner (in this case—Building Maintenance, Commr. Hoskinson, who leaves office at midnight tonight) as quickly as possible, who may in turn refer it to the Board as a whole.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, Commr. Carson was named the Commissioner to represent the Board at the grievance hearing of Annie Riggins. It was pointed out this would be heard as quickly as possible even though the Chairman will be attending the Canvassing Board meetings and the Veteran’s Day Holiday falls next week.

county policy/vacation

At this time Mr. Porter proposed the following vacation policy for County Employees:

3 years employment……………………….. 12 days per year

4 to 15 years employment…………………. 15 days per year

16 years & longer………………………….. 20 days per year

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved the above-vacation policy. Commr. Hoskinson was out for the vote. This was later amended in the December 19, 1978, Minutes.

county employees/building department

Discussion was held regarding the filling of the Building Official position.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved for Personnel, under the direction of Mike Willett, Planning Director, to hire a Building Official at a salary not to exceed $14,500.00. Commr. Hoskinson was out for the vote.

bonds/mobile home

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved the request of James Shwartz, S. Pine Lakes, Forest Lake Hills, 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. Commr. Hoskinson was out for the vote.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved the request of Randy Hepburn, Whitney area, C-468, to live in an existing 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 existing home will be removed immediately upon the completion of the conventional dwelling or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners. Commr. Hoskinson was out for the vote.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board approved an extension request regarding Otis Chambers’ mobile home bond for the Sorrento area. It is understood 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. Commr. Hoskinson was out for the vote.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, authorization was given the Chairman to sign letters releasing Fred Lane, George Sholtis, and Coy Stevens from all existing mobile home bond obligations. The Lane and Sholtis mobile homes have been removed and Mr. Coy has decided to place a mobile home on the property instead of building a home.

county employees/travel

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Gary Knuckles, Purchasing Director, to attend, via county vehicle, the State of Florida Purchasing Department Workshop for political subdivisions to be held on November 17, 1978, Treasure Island Inn, Daytona Beach, Florida. There will be no cost to the County except gas.

civil defense/change of name/resolution

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved signature authorization on a Resolution for Mr. Robert A. Lewis’ departmental name change from Disaster Preparedness to Lake County Department of Emergency Services.

department of emergency services

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board appointed Mr. Robert Lewis, Director of Emergency Services, County Energy Administrator in charge of emergency energy regulations—supervising the emergency energy distribution according to emergency energy regulations. This was authorized so there would be no delay in immediately instituting energy distribution should the need arise.

departmnet of emergency services/autos & trucks

Commr. Hoskinson stated Emergency Services had secured an excess five-ton van which will be shared by Emergency Services and the Sheriff’s Department as a Mobile Emergency Communications and Emergency Medical Operations Center.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board ratified Commr. Hoskinson’s authorization for Mr. Lewis to secure the van. It was pointed out maintenance of the vehicle would be a joint effort between Emergency Services and the Sheriff’s Department.

animal shelter/county employees

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Lake County Animal Shelter Supervisor, Frankie Thorp, to provide, effective February 1979, a permanent county position for Barbara A. Payne, a CETA employee who will be ineligible to continue on the CETA program after January 1979. The above motion also authorized a budget amendment to make this a permanent county position and include Ms. Payne’s salary for the remainder of the year, from time of CETA ineligibility. This motion was rescinded in the January 2, 1979, Minutes, in that it was discovered Ms. Payne is eligible to remain on the CETA program.

contracts and agreements

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the signature of the Chairman and the Clerk on a one-year Personal Property Lease between Lake County and the City of Minneola for one gasoline pump and one underground gasoline storage tank located at District 3, Lake County Maintenance Barn, Lake County, Florida.

communications/municipalities

The Chairman read a letter from Center Hill requesting the use of Lake County’s Animal Control Shelter for their stray animals. The letter also requested that the Board draw a Proposed Agreement as to what it would cost them to have the use of the Animal Shelter. Discussion occurred.

The Attorney was instructed to submit the Wildwood proposal to Center Hill to see if they would be interested. It was requested Center Hill be notified a proposal would be forthcoming.

resolutions/commissioners

At this time Commr. Carson turned the Chairmanship over to Commr. Hoskinson, enabling him to make a motion, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, authorizing a Resolution commending Commr. Hoskinson for his “almost” ten-years service on the Lake County Board of County Commissioners.

county buildings & grounds

At this time discussion was held on the request from Mr. Robert Lewis, Director, Emergency Services, regarding the use of the Juvenile Detention Center as the County Emergency Operations Center. No action was taken at this time.

elections

Commr. Carson stated he would not be available to serve on the Canvassing Board after 11:00 a.m., November 8, 1978. Discussion occurred.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board appointed Commr. Burhans to take Commr. Carson’s place in serving on the Canvassing Board on November 8, 1978, from 11:00 a.m. until Commr. Carson’s return.

bonds/assessments

The County Attorney stated he had talked with Mr. Clay Poole, Attorney for the Ethics Advisory Committee in Tallahassee, regarding the chance there might be a problem in the Board collecting funds for the Road Bonds and turning them over to the Sun Bank, the only bank willing to accept them, since two members of the Board of County Commissioners are also Bank Board Members. Mr. Poole advised Mr. Ford that there could be a slight problem but recommended that the Board continue since at this time they are not at the risk of an Ethics Violation. If we continue with Sun Bank, Mr. Ford suggested a more thorough investigation of the possible ramifications.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the signature of the Chairman and the Clerk on the prepared Resolution adopted July 5, 1978, regarding Pine Ridge Road, Sunny Dell Park Subdivision Special Assessment.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the signatures of the Chairman and the Clerk on the prepared Notice of Special Assessment and Levy regarding portions of Pine Street, Hunt Avenue and Moore Street, Hilltop Subdivision, Unit One, Unit Two, and Unit Three.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the signatures of the Chairman and the Clerk on a Resolution authorizing the issuance of Special Assessment Improvement Bonds for the cost of paving Pine Ridge Road (First Addition—Sunny Dell Park Subdivision), Barksdale Drive (Bar—Bell Mobile Home Village), Helena Court and Lincoln Road (Western Shores Subdivision).

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board adopted a resolution and authorized the necessary signatures regarding the issuance of Special Assessment Improvement Bonds on Barksdale Drive (Bar,Bell Mobile Home Village) and Helena Court and Lincoln Road (Western Shores Subdivision) $67,625.00, Pine Ridge Road (First Addition, Sunny Dell Park Subdivision) $46,625.00; Pine Street, Hunt Avenue, and Moore Street (Hilltop Subdivision, Units 1, 2, and 3) $35,750.00.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the appropriate signatures on a Resolution adopting maturity dates on the Special Assessment Bonds regarding Pine Ridge Road (First Addition to Sunny Dell Park Subdivision), Barksdale Drive (Bar—Bell Mobile Home Village), Helena Court and Lincoln Road (Western Shores Subdivision) and Pine Street, Hunt Avenue, and Moore Street (Hilltop Subdivision).

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the signatures of the Chairman and the Clerk on a Road Construction Contract between Lake County and Superior Asphalt Company to grade, pave and otherwise improve that portion of Pine Street, Hunt Avenue and Moore Street (Hilltop Subdivision Unit 1, 2, and 3), at the original contract price of $22,601.82.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the signatures of the Chairman and the Clerk on a Road Construction Contract between Lake County and Carroll Contracting and Ready-Mix, Inc., to pave, grade or otherwise improve Pine Ridge Road, First Addition Sunny Dell Park Subdivision for the originally contracted price of $19,542.00.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the appropriate signatures of the Chairman and the Clerk on the Lake County Special Assessment Improvement Bonds, Series A, one (1) through nine (9), totaling $43,000.00.

property appraiser

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the signature of the Chairman on the Property Appraiser’s Certificates of Error and Correction #5-19867 through #5-19900, requesting that the secretary notify the Appraiser one was not extended, #5-19876.

grants

The County Attorney discussed the Community Services Trust Fund Grant with the Board. He stated it has been brought to our attention the Grant needs to be a joint application between Legal Aid Society, Inc., which was approved on August 15, 1978, and the Florida Dental Association, which was approved on September 5, 1978.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved the joint application between the Legal Aid Society, Inc., and Florida Dental Association which has been filed with Tallahassee. Commr. Hoskinson was out for the vote.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board approved the Community Services Trust Fund Contract and authorized the signatures of the Chairman and the Clerk on same. This covers the release of $6,392.00 worth of funds to Lake County.

funds/transfer

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved a $6,250.00 transfer from contingency in the General Revenue Fund to Account 42-37.802, Water Resources Investigations. An invoice in the amount of $6,250 was approved in a prior year (1976) but never paid.

surplus/nursing home

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved for two (2) Nursing Home coffeemakers, Property #’s 1362 & 3562, to be declared junk and to be deleted from the Lake County fixed assets list.

bonds

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

93-79 Robert E. Thornburg (Building Contractor)

94-79 William R. Coffey (Plumbing & Heating)

141-79 James E. Stoneking (Plumbing – General)

187-79 L. H. Schonouer & Sons, Inc.

196-79 Norman George Shorde (Shorde Plumbing & Mechanical Co., Inc.)

394-79 Samuel H. Powell (Construction – General)

474-79 William H. Jarrett (Aluminum Contractor)

675-79 James W. Crabtree (Plumbing)

871-79 James B. Lowe (Electrical)

946-79 Jack E. Retey (Contractor – Stone Masonry Bond)

1123-79 John Charles Roper (Mechanical Contractor)

1168-79 George A. Porzig (Plumbing – General)

1260-79 William E. Plant (Electrical Contractor)

1266-79 Reginald K. Wood (Mechanical)

1268-79 James P. Senatore (General Contractor Class C)

1394-79 Jimmie D. Stewart (Electrical Contractor)

1577-79 James E. McCaffrey, Jr. (Specialty Contractor)

1597-79 Earl J. Kerby (Construction – General)

1620-79 Barbara Hayes (Aluminum Contractor)

1680-79 Richard Vought (Electrical Contractor)

1695-79 James C. Marshall, III (Shamrock Engineering, Inc.)

1696-79 Lowell K. Vogel (Electrical Contractor)

1697-79 Rizer Electric, Inc. (Electrical Contracting)

1698-79 Richard L. Murphy (Electrical Contractor)

1704-79 Elmer L. Johnson (Painting & Decorating)

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

22-73 L. A. Young (d/b/a/ Glen Haven Construction Co.)

31-77 George T. Jarvis (General – Heating & Air Conditioning Contractor)

83-74 James McCutcheon Tropic Builders (Building Contractor)

87-70 Joseph Douglas, Sr.

94-77 William R. Coffey (Plumbing & Electric)

150-75 James E. Denman (Denman Heating & Air Conditioning)

171-77 Robert E. Ellison (Painting Contractor)

252-69 Joe W. Crawford

260-76 Charles E. Shoop (Cabinet Contractor)

268-73 Grant Smallwood

388-76 L. K. Casson (L & P (Comp) Refrigeration Service)

656-72 Al Stolte

813-77 Sal Revello (L & P (Comp) Concrete Contractor)

822-78 William E. Mims (L & P (Comp) Aluminum Products Installation)

903-73 Clell Coleman, III

919-77 L. T. Westbrook (Air Conditioning Contractor)

921-73 Steve Wesson (Plumbing Contractor)

1048-77 Wallace C. Sanders (W. C. Sanders (The Alert Company)

1083-73 William J. St. John

1245-76 Gene Vining & Sons, Inc. (L & P (Comp) Air Condition Contractor)

1246-77 Harry D. Hayes (L & P (Comp) Plumbing Contractor)

1268-75 James P. Senatore (L & P (Comp) General Contractor Class “C”)

1270-75 J. Philip Owens (Dalton & Owens)

1271-75 O. B. Ellis (Air Conditioning Contractor)

1277-75 T. L. Goodwin, Jr. (Electrical Contractor)

1352-76 Richard A. Webb (L & P (Comp) Masonry Contractor)

1384-76 Gilbert L. Beeney (General Contractor)

1405-76 Charles Krazit

1476-78 Tom Tomas (Air Conditioning Contractor)

1479-77 Donald R. Greene

1527-78 Winston D. Walker (Builder)

1537-77 Paul H. Howard (L & P (Comp) Dry Wall Contractor)

1542-77 Charles E. Welch (General Contractor)

1561-77 Roy T. Henry (Masonry Contractor)

1568-77 Dennis Ray Williams (Contractor – General)

1577-78 James McCaffrey, Jr.

1638-78 Victor L. Fugate (Electrical Contractor)

1645-78 Spencer J. Dameron, Jr. (Air Conditioning Contractor)

1656-78 Angel Haya (Electrical Contractor)

1658-78 John H. Howton (Contractor – General)

1670-78 Samuel L. Bell (Heating & Air Conditioning Contractor)

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved a correction on the Contractor Bond Number for Quinton O. Downing from #021-79 approved on October 10, 1978, to Bond #671-78. Commr. Hoskinson was out for the vote.

Licenses and permits

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved the gun permit applications and bonds for the following:

Dianna J. Sears

Cheryl L. Ray

Byron Trammell

Commr. Hoskinson was out for the vote.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board denied a Gun Permit for David Baumann as recommended by the Sheriff’s Department. Commr. Hoskinson was out for the vote.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved Gun Permit Renewals for the following people:

Robert Willard Graves

Steve Parramore

Lewis W. Clark

Robert David Heller

Douglas R. Walker, Sr.

The motion included the denial of a Gun Permit Renewal for Susie Corrine Tyer, based upon the recommendation of the local police chief.

checks received

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the checks received from the Supervisor of Elections Office as follows:

$40.86 from Clell Coleman, III, for Lake County Pcts. #21 & 29

$132.98 from the Richard Kelly Campaign Committee

$4.00 from Clell Coleman, III, for Vince Fechtel Poll Lists

$5.00 from Campaign Account of Charles Joseph Knowles for Precinct List

$8.68 from the Campaign Account of C. John Coniglio

$10.00 from Campaign Account of Glenn Y. Middleton for Voters List

$100.00 from Richard Kelly Campaign Committee for Voter List

$18.90 from Ira Wm. McCollum, Jr., for copies of Poll List.

contracts and agreements

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the signature of the Chairman and the Clerk on the Contract between Lake County and the South Lake Ambulance District, South Lake Memorial Hospital, subject to finance verifying figures.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the signatures of the Chairman and the Clerk on the Contract between Lake County and Northwest Ambulance District, Leesburg Fire Department.

accounts allowed/travel

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved Phil Yoder’s travel request, via county automobile, to attend the Fall Conference of the Members of the Florida Anti-Mosquito Association, County Mosquito Control District Members, at the Holiday Inn, University Center, Gainesville, Florida, at a cost of $100.00, December 3-5, 1978, with a $25.00 registration fee being sent in advance.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Mr. Kenneth Evans, Mosquito Control Department, to attend a five-day Mosquito Biology and Control Workshop at the Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Florida, November 26 – December 1, 1978, at a cost of $175.00. It was understood Mr. Evans would stay on base if room was available; otherwise, he needs to obtain receipts for all bills.

funds/transfer

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the final 1977-78 Budget Transfers as follows:

general revenue fund

1.) County Commissioners

Transfer $6,450.81 from Acct. #2101330-2 “Insurance County Buildings” to Acct. #2101105 “Contributions-Retirement & Social Security”. Reason: Over expended.

Transfer $6,390.44 from Acct. #2101330-2 “Insurance County Buildings” to Acct. #2101335 “Telephones”. Reason: Over expended.

2.) County Attorney

Transfer $535.37 from Acct. #2103335 “Telephones” to Acct. #2103334 “Commissions, Fees and Costs” and $50.38 from Acct. #2103335 to Acct. #2103205 “Office Supplies & Expense”. Reason: Over expended.

3.) Clerk of Circuit Court

Transfer $3,101.60 from Acct. #2320341-2 “Contracted Services” to Acct. #2320205 “Office Supplies” and $393.69 from Acct. #2320341-2 to Acct. #2320402 “Equipment”. Reason: Over expended.

4.) Supervisor of Elections

Transfer $67.48 from Acct. #2440328 “Travel Expense” to Acct. #2440341 “Contracted Services”. Reason: Over expended.

5.) Elections

Transfer $436.68 from Acct. #2441328 “Travel Expenses” to Acct. #2441205 “Supplies and Expenses”. Reason: Over expended.

6.) Personnel

Transfer $1,206.00 from Acct. #2552209 “Medical & Surgical Supplies and Expenses” and $663.87 from Acct. #2552328 “Travel Expenses” to Acct. #2552102 “Salaries”. Transfer $893.47 from Acct. #2552333 “Advertising” to Acct. #2552402 “Equipment”. Reason: Over expended.

7.) Courthouse, New & Old

Transfer the following amounts from Acct. #2670337-1 “Maintenance of Buildings” to the following accounts: $293.93 to Acct. #2670102 “Salaries”; $.63 to Acct. #2670204 “Miscellaneous Expenses”; $47.20 to Acct. #2670338 “Maintenance of Equipment”; $10,650.88 to Acct. #2670340 “Utilities”. Reason: Over expended.

8.) County Planning

Transfer $38.89 from Acct. #2780328 “Travel Expense” to Acct. #2780201 “Gas & Lubricants”. Reason: Over expended.

9.) Building & Zoning

Transfer $246.32 from Acct. #3440332 “Books, Maps, Etc.” to Acct. #3440205 “Office Supplies”. Reason: Over expended.

10.) Auto Inspection

Transfer $1,424.00 from Acct. #3441204 “Supplies not otherwise Specified” to Acct. #3441305 “Payment of Delinquent Fees”. Reason: Over expended.

11.) Local Landfill

Transfer $477.07 from Acct. #4210340 “Utilities” to Acct. #4210341 “Contracted Services”. Reason: Over expended.

12.) Local Mosquito Control

Transfer $1,080.10 from Acct. #4212206 “Insecticides, Pesticides & Herbicides” to Acct. $4212105 “Contributions – Retirement & Social Security” and $214.59 from Acct. #4212206 to Acct. #4212204-1 “Supplies not otherwise specified”. Reason: Over expended.

13.) Animal Shelter

Transfer $148.43 from Acct. #5106205 “Office Supplies” to Acct. #5106209 “Medical & Surgical Supplies & Expenses” and $17.19 from Acct. #5106205 to Acct. #5106340 “Utilities”. Reason: Over expended.

14.) Welfare Administration

Transfer $32.50 from Acct. #5220328 “Travel Expenses” to Acct. #5220329 “Dues & Memberships”. Reason: Over expended.

15.) Welfare Services

Transfer $9.71 from Acct. #5221307 “Welfare Direct Cash Payments” to Acct. #5221308-5 “Other Expense” and $970.60 from Acct. #5221307 to Acct. #5221309-1 “Drugs”. Reason: Over expended.

16.) Homes for Infirm

Transfer $542.83 from Acct. #5223337-1 “Maintenance of Buildings” to Acct. #5223340 “Utilities” and $492.31 from Acct. #5223337-1 to Acct. #5223341 “Contracted Services”. Reason: Over expended.

17.) Fair Buildings

Transfer $25.68 from Acct. #6102338 “Maintenance of Equipment” to Acct. #6102337-2 “Maintenance of Grounds”. Reason: Over expended.

18.) Agriculture

Transfer $37.50 from Acct. #6302201 “Gasoline & Lubricants” to Acct. #6303205 “Office Supplies”. Reason: Over expended.

19.) Soil Conservation

Transfer $100.41 from Acct. #6303328 “Travel Expenses” to Acct. #6303205 “Office Supplies”. Reason: Over expended.

20.) Aquatic Weed Control

Transfer $348.06 from Acct. #6304102 “Salaries”; $3.34 from Acct. #6304105 “Contributions”; $419.33 from Acct. #6304201 “Gas, Etc.”; $12.00 from Acct. #6304204 “Supplies not Otherwise Specified”; $88.12 from Acct. #6304207 “Tools”; $165.25 from Acct. #6304328 “Travel Expense”; $15.00 from Acct. #6304329 “Dues”; $236.21 from Acct. #6304338 “Maintenance of Equipment” and $331.59 from “Contingency” to Acct. #6304206 “Insecticides, Pesticides & Herbicides”. Reason: Over expended.

Transfer $720.10 from “Contingency” to Acct. #6304402 “Equipment”. Reason: Over expended.

21.) Water Pollution Control

Transfer $27.89 from Acct. #6305201 “Gas, Lubricants and other Propellants” to Acct. #6305204 “Supplies not Otherwise Specified” and $33.08 from Acct. #6305329 “Dues & Membership” to Acct. #6305205 “Office Supplies & Expenses”. Reason: Over expended.

22.) Youth Volunteer Funds

Transfer $401.00 from Acct. #2780328-4 “Travel Expenses” to Acct. #2780103 “Personal Services”. Reason: Revised Budget for LEAA Grant.

23.) State II Mosquito Fund

Transfer $960.00 from Acct. #4212331-2 “Rental” to Acct. #4212206-2 “Chemicals”. Reason: Revised Budget.

Transfer $577.87 from Acct. #4212402-2 “Equipment” to Acct. #4212206 “Chemicals”. Reason: Revised Budget.

24.) Northeast Lake County Ambulance Fund

Transfer $285.49 from Acct. 2211334 “Commissions of Tax Assessor” to Acct. #22112334 “Commissions of Tax Collector”. Reason: Over expended.

25.) D.W.I. School Fund

Transfer $1,200.00 from Acct. #3993341 “Contracted Services” to Acct. #3993102 “Salaries”. Transfer $184.26 from Acct. #3993328 “Travel Expense” to Acct. #3993105 “Matching Costs”. Reason: Over expended.

26.) Fine & Forfeiture Fund

Transfer $8.40 from Acct. #2323205 “Office Supplies” to Acct. 2323328 “Travel Expense”. Reason: Over expended.

Transfer $317.60 from Acct. #2332205 “Office Supplies” to Acct. #2332332 “Books, Maps, Etc.”. Reason: Over expended.

27.) County Transportation Trust Fund

Transfer the following amounts from Acct. #4102405 “Safety, Marking and Identifying Services” to the following accounts: $973.57 to Acct. #2101105 “Contributions” – “Retirement & Social Security”; $25.79 to Acct. #4101102 “Salary County Engineer”; $9,514.63 to Acct. #4102102 “Salaries”; $3,654.10 to Acct. #4102203-1 “Maintenance of Roads”; $4,968.39 to Acct. #4102203-2 “Culverts”; $40.48 to Acct. #4102207 “Tools & Small Implements”; $17,374.39 to Acct. #4102338 “Maintenance of Equipment”.

28.) CETA Title I

Transfer $588.46 from Acct. #5348102 “Salaries” to Acct. #5348105 “Contributions”. Reason: Over expended.

Transfer $657.30 from Acct. #5348102 “Salaries” to Acct. #5348205 “Miscellaneous Supplies & Expenses”. Reason: Over expended.

29.) CETA Title II

Transfer $158.60 from Acct. #5348102-2 “Salaries” to Acct. #5348106-2 “Hospitalization”. Reason: Over expended.

30.) CETA Title II Summer Youth

Transfer $165.85 from Acct. #5348102 “Salaries” to Acct. #5348335 “Communications”. Reason: Over expended

31.) CETA Title III YETP

Transfer $379.17 to Acct. #5348105 “Contributions”; $85.57 to Acct. #5348205 “Office Supplies & Expenses”’; $829.04 to Acct. #5348103-1 “Salaries WE”; $607.62 to Acct. #5348107-2 “Workman’s Compensation”; and $1,841.26 to Acct. #5348341 “Contracted Services” for a total of $3,742.66 from Acct. #5348102 “Salaries”. Reason: Over expended.

accounts allowed/travel

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved Mr. Lewis’ travel request for Mary Valentine to attend a Phase I, Civil Preparedness Career Development Program in Orlando, November 27 – December 1, 1978 at the Florida Technological University, for a total county-cost of $19.00. Travel to and from Orlando is 50% Federally Funded and expenses for the course will be 100% Federally Funded.

audits

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Independent Audit on the Financial Records of Lake Sumter Community Mental Health Center, Inc., for the Fiscal Year July 1, 1977 – June 30, 1978, was accepted.

reports/revenue

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the Traffic-Criminal Department Distribution of Revenue Reports for October 13, 20, 27, and 31, 1978.

budgets/mental health

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Projected Operating Budgets for the Fiscal Year of July 1, 1978 – June 30, 1979, from the District III Mental Health Board, Inc., subject to it being in compliance with the budgeted amount.

hospitals

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the admission of Mr. William McRae to the A. G. Holley State Hospital.

reports

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the Report to the Lake County Board of County Commissioners on the Lake County Family Planning Program of the Lake County Family Health Council, Inc., for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 1978 – 1979.

Grants/youth programs

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the signature of the Chairman on the Youth Programs Justification for Non-Competitive Procurement (Sole Source Justification).

accounts allowed

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

General Revenue…………………………… 51-285

MVI………………………………………… 3-12

Fine & Forfeiture…………………………... 8-28

County Transportation Trust………………. 7-68

N.W. Ambulance…………………………... 1

N.E. Ambulance……………………………. 1

N.E. Hospital……………………………….. 1

Section 8……………………………………. 21-49

CETA Title I……………………………….. 1-18

CETA Title II……………………………… 1-25

CETA Title III…………………………….. 1-4

CETA Title VI…………………………….. 1-19

CETA Title VI Projects…………………… 1-18

accounts allowed/travel

Discussion was held regarding the new Systems Analyst, Tom Rogers, attending training classes in Washington, D.C. Mr. Watkins said this was budgeted.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Mr. Tom Rogers, to Washington, D.C., for three separate training courses during the first weeks of December. The tuition for each course is $500.00. Mr. Watkins further stated Mr. Rogers would sign the customary employee schooling Agreement.

commissioners

At this time Mr. Watkins said he wished to publicly thank Commr. Hoskinson for the good working relationship they have shared over the years, first as Liaison Commissioner with Mr. Watkins Planning Director, and more recently the relationship as Commissioner and Clerk.

There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 5:19 P.M.

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James R. Carson, Jr., chairman

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jAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK

INDIGENTS

On the same motion as authorization for payment of vouchers, the Board approved the change to the Indigent list in that District #1, had the addition of Lucille Cyrus for Kenneth Doyle for $55.00.