A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JUNE 5, 1979

            The Lake County Board of County Commissioners convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, June 5, 1979, at 9:00 A.M. in the Board of County Commissioners' Meeting Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida. Commissioners present were: Thomas J. Windram, Chairman, (arrived at 9:35 A.M.); C. A. Lex Deems; Glenn Y. Middleton; James R. Carson, Jr.; Glenn C. Burhans. Others present were: James C. Watkins, Clerk; Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; and Mary Grover.

            The Invocation was given by Mr. Watkins and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Middleton.

            MINUTES

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Minutes of May 8, 1979, were approved as amended.

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Minutes of May 15, 1979, were approved as amended.

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Special Meeting Minutes of May 22, 1979, were approved as amended.

            ANIMAL WELFARE

            Mr. Stephen Turner, a resident of Lake Yale Place, appeared before the Board regarding an article he had read in the paper concerning barking dogs. Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated barking dogs were considered a private nuisance and the County cannot spend taxpayers money on private nuisances that do not affect the public at large, but if the dogs are running loose, Mr. Turner should contact the Animal Control Shelter.

            ANIMAL SHELTER

            Mr. Carson informed the Board that a great deal of vandalism was taking place at the Animal Shelter. An unknown person has been tearing lumber off the stockade. Mr. Carson stated the installation of lights has helped the vandals. Mr. Carson stated he would like the Board to consider allowing someone to place their mobile home at the shelter, rent free, to watch the facilities. The possibility of fencing was also discussed and the Board suggested Mr. Carson should obtain prices for fencing to be set up at the Animal Shelter from Mr. Gary Knuckles, Director of Purchasing.

            BIDS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

            Discussion was held regarding the awarding of Project #254, CR 561A Widening and Resurfacing Design Build Lump Sum. The Following bids were received:

            Superior Asphalt Construction Company..... $188,500.75

            Leecon, Inc............................... $206,921.54

            Square G. Construction............ $216,640.73

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board awarded the bid to Superior Asphalt at $188,500.75, in that they submitted the lowest bid meeting county specifications.

            COMMUNICATIONS

            Commr. Carson informed the Board he had received a letter from Florida Biodynamics, Inc., stating a meeting is to be held on Monday, June 11, 1979, at 9:30 A.M. at Lake Shores Acres Restaurant in Eustis, the purpose being to explore the opportunity for the development of an industry for the recovery and use of municipal solid waste.

            EMERGENCY SERVICES/SURPLUS

            Commr. Carson stated he had received a letter from Mr. Lewis, Emergency Services, regarding Civil Defense issued food distributed within the County. Commr. Carson stated he had a memorandum from the Government, dating back two years, stating the County should dispose of or destroy the cereal-based rations. Mr. Lewis has this food stored at the Umatilla Barn.

Commr. Carson further stated there was a chicken feed processing firm in Jacksonville who was interested in buying the cereal-based rations.

            Commr . Deems questioned whether we would be required to replace the rations. Commr. Carson stated replacing the rations would not be necessary.

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board directed Mr. Lewis, Emergency Services, to dispose of the surplus items, cereal-based rations, in the most economical way. Mr. Lewis was then instructed to obtain, in writing, whether or not the rations should be replaced.

            COMMUNICATIONS/REZONING

            Commr. Windram stated he had received a letter from the Lake Correctional Institution requesting their rezoning case for a Conditional Use Permit be heard again. Discussion was tabled for a time when Mr. Ted Wicks would be present.

            COMMUNICATIONS/COUNTY EMPLOYEES/APPOINTMENTS

            Commr. Windram informed the Board he had received a letter from Volusia County stating Mr. Gary Knuckles had been elected to the office of Treasurer of the "Florida Association of Governmental Purchasing Officers".

            BIDS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried uanimously, the Board awarded Bid No. 015-79, Stop Sign Blanks, to McCain Sales of Florida, Inc., at $3,309.25.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CONTRACTS & AGREEMENTS/

            PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

            Mr. Knuckles, Director of Purchasing, informed the Board he had been corresponding with Mr. Calvin Glidewell, City Manager of Leesburg, regarding the City of Leesburg doing preventative maintenance and/or maintenance on an hourly cost and parts basis for the following traffic signals:

            1 . Okahumpka CR 470 - SR 33 - SR 48

            2 . SR 48 at U.S. 27

            3. U.S. 441 and CR 473

            The City of Leesburg stated their price at $25.00 per hour (including labor and equipment) plus parts.

            On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board directed Mr. Ford, County Attorney, to negotiate a contract with the City of Leesburg with the terms designated in the letter and as designated by the County Commissioners. The Board instructed Public Works to check with DOT (Department of Transportation) regarding the arrangement they have concerning the traffic light at Picciola Road and U.S. 27.

            COMMUNICATIONS

            Commr. Windram stated he had received a letter from the U. S. Forest Service stating they had received an exchange offer from PCR, Inc., offering 187.80 acres in the Manhattan Grant Subdivision, Lake County, for property in Baker County, Florida.

            INSURANCE/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/MOSQUITO CONTROL

            Commr. Windram brought to the attention of the Board a request to pay $29.07 for repairs for damages received to a boy's bicycle when our Mosquito Control fog truck No. 5055 backed over the back part of the bicycle.

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved to pay Mr. James Sampson the amount of $29.07 for damages to the bicycle. The Clerk was instructed to see if our insurance would cover the expenditure.

            ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ZONING

            On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously the Board approved to refund $50.00 to the Liberty Baptist Temple for a variance fee not needed.

            ORDINANCE

            At 10:00 A.M. the Chairman announced the advertised time had arrived for the Public Hearing regarding the consideration for adoption of an Ordinance amending the Subdivision Regulations of Lake County. It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand and had appeared in the May 9 and 16, 1979, edition of the Leesburg Commercial.

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Ordinance was placed on the floor for its first and only reading.

            At this time Commr. Carson read the title of the Ordinance as follows:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SECTION 62, BY DELETING THE COUNTY ENGINEER AND SUBSTITUTING THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO WAIVE THE IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS AND PLAN REQUIREMENTS OF THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS ON DIVISIONS OF LAND THAT RESULT IN LESS THAN SIX (6) TRACTS, EACH OF WHICH IS FIVE (5) ACRES OR ABOVE; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE: AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

            On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board moved the adoption of said Ordinance, Number 1979-5, as read by title only, on its first and only reading.

            COMMUNICATIONS/REZONING

            At this time Mr. Ted Wicks appeared before the Board to discuss Lake Correctional Institution's request that their rezoning case be heard again.

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved, because of the change in the setback requirements and due to the possibility of an emergency existing affecting the State of Florida, to waive the one year requirement. Mr. Wicks, Acting Director of Pollution Control, was instructed to contact Lake Correctional Institution.

            COMMUNICATIONS

            Commr. Windram stated he had received a letter from Mrs. Betty Stegall in reply to the Clerk's letter regarding parking on the right-of-way on Sunnyside Drive in Leesburg.

            WELFARE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY POLICY

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board adopted the Proposed Policies and Procedures for the Lake County Welfare Department.

            PLANNING DEPARTMENT

            Commr. Windram informed the Board he had received a letter from the Department of Administration stating the time limit for Lake County to adopt a local comprehensive plan is extended until July 1, 1980. A copy of the letter was sent to Mike Willett, Director of Planning.

            COMMUNICATIONS

            Commr. Windram informed the Board the Lake Community Action Agency, Inc., is hosting the Quarterly State Conference of the Florida Association of Community Action Agencies, June 27 through 29, 1979, at the Ramada Inn, Clermont, Florida.

            BUDGETS

            Commr. Windram stated he had received the Federal Revenue Sharing Calendar, which is a suggested Citizen Participation Timetable for the Budget from the Clerk's office.

            ANIMAL WELFARE/COMMUNICATIONS

            Commr. Windram read a letter he had received from Mr. Emmett Peter, Jr., stating there should be some kind of policy between the Animal Shelter and the Lake County Health Department regarding rabid animals and that animals not be destroyed prior to determining the animal to be rabid.

            A copy of the letter was referred to the Animal Shelter.

            ANIMAL WELFARE

            Mrs. Dorothy Sparks, a resident of Lake Dora Pines, appeared before the Board to request there be stricter enforcement regarding animal control. She stated where she lived there are problems with barking dogs and also stray dogs. She stated about six neighbors were bothered by the dogs barking. Mr. Ford, County Attorney, explained the difference, in his opinion, between a private nuisance and a public nuisance. He further stated that barking dogs, in his opinion, was a private nuisance.

            Mrs. Sparks stated she had a copy of the Animal Control Ordinance from Orange County which she would like the Board to consider incorporating into our Ordinance.

            Mr. C. E. Heppberger, Leesburg, appeared before the Board to present an Animal Ordinance which he had received from Upper Arlington, Ohio. Mrs. Yetter, Lake Frances Estates, and Mrs. Marilyn Bainter, Investigator for the Humane Society, were also present to discuss the animal control topic.

            COUNTY PROPERTY

            Mrs. Jo Reynolds, Mount Dora, appeared before the Board to request the Board close JoAnna Park in Belleaux Estates. Mrs. Reynolds stated in 1964 a Resolution had been passed to barricade the opening of the Park. Since then, the poles have been knocked down and people have had access to the Park. Mrs. Reynolds further stated the public was abusing the properties that surround JoAnna Park.

            Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated the Board had two alternatives. One being the Board could post signs and place a barricade to close the Park, and the second being to declare the Park surplus and sell it.

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board instructed the Public Works Department to reinstall the barricade as directed by the Resolution passed by the Board of County Commissioners in 1964.

            TRAVEL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PLANNING DEPARTMENT

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Jerry Sexton to attend a conference on Planning and Administering a Community Development Block Grant Program, sponsored by the Florida Department of Community Affairs and the Florida Development Association, June 12 through 14, 1979, in Tallahassee, travel by County car, at an anticipated cost of $125.00.

            BONDS - MOBILE HOME

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board cancelled the following Mobile Home Bonds in that the temporary structures have been removed and conditions met:

            Ronnie D. Whigham - Agreement dated June 6, 1978

            R. M. Johnson - Agreement dated April 6, 1978

            GRANTS/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, signature authorization was given for the Chairman to sign the General Rehabilitation Contract for: Gertrude Haywood - S. E. Umatilla - $3,550.00.

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, signature authorization was given for the Chairman to sign the General Rehabilitation Contract and also a waiver of the 25% participatory share for: Ardis and Juanita Griffin - S. E. Umatilla - $1,952.00.

            COMMUNICATIONS/EMERGENCY SERVICES

            Commr. Carson informed the Board Mr. Charles Snyder or Mr. Robert Williamson, Department of Community Affairs, would like to appear before the Board to present the Nuclear Relocation Planning Plan and to obtain the Commissioners support of this project.

            In the letter from Mr. Snyder it stated Lake County has been apportioned 238,788 residents from the Tampa/St. Petersburg/McDill AFB Risk Area. Mr. Snyder or Mr. Williamson will present the plan at the Regular Meeting of July 17, 1979, at 3:00 P.M. or soon thereafter.

            AGRICULTURE CENTER/CETA/BUDGETS

            Commr. Windram informed the Board he had received a request from the County Agricultural Department for permanent personnel to assist the Home Economics Agents in carrying out their educational objectives in the proposals by Mrs. Jan Miller, Extension Home Economist Program Leader and Mrs. Doris M. Taylor, Extension Home Economist. Additional help in the 4-H Program would come from CETA Funds. No action was taken at this time as this would be brought up at the Budget Hearings.

            COMMUNICATIONS

            Commr. Windram stated he had received a letter from Dolly Y. Rorabaugh regarding the cypress trees along Dead River. More discussion regarding this will be brought up later in the afternoon.

            INSURANCE/JAILS/COMMUNICATIONS

            Commr. Windram read a letter from Maher, Overchuck and Langa, a law firm in Orlando, representing Grady L. Tyer for injuries he suffered while an inmate at the Lake County Jail. This letter was referred to the Sheriff's Department, with a copy going to Mr. Ford, County Attorney.

            BUDGETS/NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL, INC.

            Commr. Windram informed the Board he had received a letter from North Central Florida Health Planning Council, Inc., requesting the Council be included in the Budget for 1979-80. The Clerk was instructed to write Mr. Hughey stating his request would be considered and obtain a copy of the budget and a list of the representatives.

            PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/COMMUNICATIONS

            ROADS - COUNTY, STATE

            Commr. Windram read a letter from Mrs. Ronnie Grubb regarding the condition of her road, #4-5884 - C-44A. The Clerk was instructed to write to Mrs. Grubbs stating her letter had been referred to the Public Works Department.

            DISTRICT III MENTAL HEALTH/REPORTS

            Commr. Middleton brought to the attention of the Board a report conducted by the staff of the District III Mental Health Board, Inc., and the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services regarding Rainbows End in Tavares.

            AGRICULTURE CENTER/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/MAINTENANCE

            Commr. Middleton informed the Board of the costs of the maintenance to be done at the Agriculture Center. The cost for new U-Touch telephones would be an additional $26.50 per month. Resurfacing of the stage floor by the Ruser Floor Service of Leesburg would be in the amount of $823.00. The materials for paneling and insulating two offices and painting of the kitchen will run less than $350.00. If the labor necessary to accomplish this task can be performed by the CETA crew, there will be no additional charge to the County.

            On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the expenditures at a cost of $1,468.80.

            RECESS AND REASSEMBLY

            At 12:00 noon the Board recessed for lunch at the Silver Lake County Club with the public and press being invited on a Dutch treat basis.

            The Board reconvened at 2:00 P.M. for Code Violation Hearings.

            CODE VIOLATIONS

            PUBLIC HEARING ZV-79-48 - Mr. Johnny Steifel

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

            On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. Steifel in violation of Ordinance 1971-6 and granted him thirty (30) days to come into compliance by cutting the number of units in the park to 48.

            PUBLIC HEARING ZV-79-72 - Mr. William Dixon

            Mr. William Dixon and Mr. Michael Duncan, Attorney representing Mr. Dixon, were present to answer any questions the Board might have.

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board postponed this hearing until September 4, 1979, at 2:00 P.M. or soon thereafter in which to give Mr. Dixon time to investigate the possibility of rezoning.

            PUBLIC HEARING ZV-79-81 - Mr. Clifton Look

            Mr. Richard L. Langford was present to answer any questions the Board might have.

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. Clifton Look in violation of Ordinance 1971-6 and granted him ninety (90) days in which to comply.

            PUBLIC HEARING ZV-79-82 - Mr. W. Crawford

            Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Crawford were present to answer any questions the Board might have. Mr. Crawford stated that an inspector had come out to inspect his construction and the inspector gave his okay.

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton, and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. Crawford in violation of Ordinance 1971-6 and granted him 120 days in which to complete the connection of the two (2) mobile homes and call for an inspection.

            PUBLIC HEARING ZV-79-83 - Mr. William Rimes

            Mr. W. E. Rimes was present to discuss this hearing with the Board.

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the Planning and Zoning recommendation and declared Mr. Rimes in violation of Ordinance 1971-6 and granted him sixty (60) days in which to come into compliance.

            PUBLIC HEARING ZV-79-85 - Los Robles, Inc.

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

            On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board declared Los Robles, Inc., in violation of Section 22F-7, Florida Administrative Code, and granted thirty (30) days in which to contact Mr. Ted Farsgren, Senior Planner, Bureau of Land and Water Management in Tallahassee, in order to comply with these regulations.

            PUBLIC HEARING ZV-79-86 - Mr. John Boyd

            Mr. and Mrs. John Boyd were present to answer any questions the Board might have.

            During discussion, Mr. Keane Sands appeared before the Board to object to the structure that had been built.

            On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. Boyd in violation of Ordinance 1971-6 and granted him thirty (30) days in which to remove the structure from the property and advise him that he cannot increase the number of hogs grandfathered in, which is nine (9).

            PUBLIC HEARING ZV-79-89 - Mr. Pierre Grimm

            Mr. Carroll E. Jenkins was present as a concerned adjoining property owner.

            On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. Grimm and Mrs. Hull, the property owners, in violation of Ordinance 1971-6 and granted them thirty (30) days to remove the mobile home from the property.

            COMMUNICATIONS

            At this time discussion regarding Mrs. Dolly Y. Rorabaugh's letter concerning the shoreline of Dead River be classified as a wildlife refuge was continued. The Board instructed Mr. Ford, County Attorney, to write to Mrs. Rorabaugh agreeing with her concern of the cypress trees.

            SCHOOLS/COMMUNICATIONS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

            Commr. Carson informed the Board he had received a request from the Lake County Area Vocational Technical Center's (Vo-Tech) Vocational Industrial Club of America to use the Expo Building. They requested the Expo Building for approximately 500 students and advisors on Friday, October 12, 1979, from 9:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the use of the Expo Building to Vo-Tech at a cost of $150.00 and to waive the other miscellaneous charges.

            TRAVEL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/MOSQUITO CONTROL

            On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved Mr. Philip J. Yoder, Mosquito Control Director, to attend a Director's Meeting, Fla. Anti-Mosquito Association, in Wakulla Springs, Florida, on June 19, 1979, at a cost of $70.00.

            COMMUNICATIONS

            Commr. Middleton informed the Board he had received a letter from the Greater Clermont Chamber of Commerce requesting the Board to consider black topping of Mohawk Road. The Clerk was instructed to write a letter stating the Chamber's request had been brought before the Board.

            COMMUNICATIONS

            Commr. Middleton stated he had received a letter from the West Orange Farmworker Health Association which provides health services for indigent agricultural workers. Commr. Middleton stated Mrs. Jennifer Bass, representative for the Association, would like the Board's approval for the Clinic. After discussion, the Board did not feel it was necessary for the Clinic to obtain Board approval.

            BONDS - CONTRACTOR

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

1768-79 William M. Morgan, Jr. (General)

1773-79 Kenneth H. Golby dba Kenneth H. Golby Contractor (Residential)

1774-79 Oscar L. Burton (Plumbing)

1775-79 Richard H. Sines (Drywall)

1776-79 David Van Hoose (General)

1777-79 Larry Easterwood (Masonry)

1778-79 Albert A. Ruona dba Ruona Construction Co. (Residential)

1779-79 William H. Silcox (General)

1780-79 George L. Lilly (Air Conditioning)

1781-79 Keith R. McCune (Mechanical)

1782-79 Francis Doyle Townsend dba Townsend Electric

            On the same motion as above the following Contractor Bond was cancelled:

1708-79 Fred W. Hinkle dba Hinkle's Concrete

            LICENSES & PERMITS

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Gun Permits and Bonds:

            William D. Finlayson, Jr.

            Paul V. Hudson

            Sidney Eugene Newton

            Gloria Elaine Terry

            George J. Weilant

            REPORTS

            On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the May 11, 18, and 25, 1979, Traffic-Criminal Distribution of Revenue Reports.

            JUVENILE/REPORTS

            On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the report pertaining to juvenile jail sentences during the month of April, 1979.

            ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

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

            GENERAL REVENUE .... 2574-2760

            FINE & FORFEITURE .... 273-298

            COUNTY TRANSPORTATION TRUST .... 748-813

            TITLE II ANTI-RECESSION .... 26

            FISH CONSERVATION .... 24

            NORTHEAST AMBULANCE .... 10

            NORTHEAST HOSPITAL .... 11

            DWI .... 59-67

SECTION 8 .... 266-309

            BLOCK GRANT .... 26-40

            CETA TITLE I .... 282-312

            CETA TITLE II .... 226-245

            CETA TITLE III .... 71-81

            CETA.TITLE VI, PROJECTS .... 243-273

            CETA ADMIN .... 117-137

            INDIGENTS

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Indigent:

            ADD: Jan Thompson for Donna Taylor - District #3 - $206.00

            INVENTORY - SURPLUS

            On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following eight items to be deleted from Lake County's Fixed Assets:

PROP # DEPARTMENT                   ITEM                          AMOUNT      REASON

882 Chamber of Commerce              Steno Chair                 $60.00             JUNKED

908 Chamber of Commerce              Fold up Chair             20.00               JUNKED

909 Chamber of Commerce              Fold up Chair             20.00               JUNKED

910 Chamber of Commerce              Fold up Chair             20.00               JUNKED

2429 Mosquito Control                      Briggs & Stratton EN. 35.00              JUNKED

5328 Planning Dept.                           Cassette Recorder       22.99               JUNKED

5528 Veteran Service                         Whirlpool Air Cond.  239.00             JUNKED

6210 Animal Shelter                          '76 Ford Pickup          3,495.82          Trade-in on #7215

            AUDITS/REPORTS

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Audit for the Board of County Commissioners for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1977.

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Audit for the Lake County District School Board for the fiscal years ending June 30, 1977, and June 30, 1978.

            REPORTS

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Annual Report of the North Central Florida Health Planning Council, Inc., for 1977-78.

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Lake County Nutrition Program, Title VII, Monthly Report.

            On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Youths Programs, Inc., Monthly Status Report, which covers the period from October 1, 1978, to April 30, 1979.

            ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment to the Clerk for the Fall Term Circuit Court Bill from Criminal in the amount of $26,256.50.

            BUDGETS/LEGAL AID/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Community Services (Legal Aid) amended budget.

            REPORTS/LANDFILL

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, signature authorization was given for the Clerk to sign the Arthropod Control Budget Amendment for the Lake County Landfill.

            REPORTS

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Lake Community Action Agency, Inc., Monthly Board Packet.

            LANDFILLS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Lake County Landfill on CR 561 to receive fire protection from the Astatula Volunteer Fire Department in an amount not to exceed $60.00. The County Attorney was instructed to draw up a contract.

            ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/JAILS

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to pay John S. Dickerson, Architect, the amount of $513.00 for services rendered regarding the Lake County Jail weatherproofing.

            PROCLAMATIONS/RESOLUTIONS

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of a Proclamation, from Tri-City NAACP, observing May 17, 1979, as the 25th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education.

            CONTRACTS & AGREEMENTS/NORTHWEST HOSPITAL DISTRICT

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board authorized Commr. Carson to sign as Chairman, the Contract between Lake County and the City of Leesburg for ambulance service for the Northwest Hospital District of Lake County for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 1978, and concluding September 30, 1979.

            CONTRACTS & AGREEMENTS

            On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized for the Chairman and the Clerk to sign an Agreement between the Board and the Lake Sumter Community Mental Health Center, Inc.

            FUNDS - TRANSFERS

            On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following budget transfers:

GENERAL REVENUE 001


ELECTIONS

Transfer $1,500.00 from account number 001-519-1-00-12-020-495 "Advertising"

to account number 001-519-1-00-12-010-510 "Office Supplies."


Reason: Redistribution.


CETA TITLE II 142

Transfer $150.00 from account number 142-551-1-00-24-010-495 "Advertising"

to account number 142-551-1-00-24-010-120 "Salaries."


Reason: Over expended.


Transfer to following amounts so that the individual line items will agree with the modified contract amounts.


CETA TITLE III 143

 

FROM ACCOUNT                NUMBER                              AMOUNT

Workmen's Compensation     143-551-1-00-24-020-240      $1,449.00

Travel                                     143-551-1-00-24-020-400       745.00

Other Training Costs              143-551-1-00-24-020-529       1,000.00

Salaries                                   143-551-1-00-24-050-120       228.00

Workmen's Compensation     143-551-1-00-24-050-240       356.00


TO ACCOUNT

Workmen's Compensation     143-551-1-00-24-050-240      $2,194.00

Other Training Costs              143-551-1-00-24-050-499       1,000.00

Salaries                                   143-551-1-00-24-040-120       200.00

F. I. C. A.                                143-551-1-00-24-040-210       9.00

Retirement                              143-551-1-00-24-040-220       28.00

Health Insurance                     143-551-1-00-24-040-230       300.00

Workmen's Compensation     143-551-1-00-24-040-240       47.00


CETA TITLE I 140

 

FROM ACCOUNT                NUMBER                              AMOUNT

Wages                                     140-551-1-00-24-050-120      $111,805.00

Workmen's Compensation     140-551-1-00-24-050-240       302.00

Teaching Aids & Supplies      140-551-1-00-24-050-525       38,000.00

Health Insurance                     140-551-1-00-24-050-230       4,274.00

Office Supplies                       140-551-1-00-24-010-510       577.00

Contractual Services               140-551-1-00-24-010-340       338.00

Salaries                                   140-551-1-00-24-010-120       524.00

 

TO ACCOUNT                      NUMBER                              AMOUNT

Wages - Program                    140-551-1-00-24-020-120      $78,645.00

Workmen's Compensation     140-551-1-00-24-020-240       240.00

Misc. Supplies                        140-551-1-00-24-020-529       3,000.00

Other Contractual Serv.          140-551-1-00-24-030-349       6,800.00

Salaries                                   140-551-1-00-24-040-120       1,012.00

F. I. C. A.                                140-551-1-00-24-040-210       62.00

Retirement                              140-551-1-00-24-040-220       143.00

Workmen's Compensation     140-551-1-00-24-040-240       214.00

Basic Allowance                     140-551-1-00-24-020-496       65,704.00


NORTHEAST AMBULANCE FUND 122

Transfer $82.00 from account number 122-526-1-00-01-170-345 "Commissions, Tax Collector"

to account number 122-526-1-00-01-170-344 "Commissions, Property Appraiser."


Reason: Over expended.


NORTHWEST AMBULANCE FUND 123

Transfer $258.00 from account number 123-526-1-00-01-180-345 "Commissions, Tax Collector"

to account number 123-526-1-00-01-180-344 "Commissions, Property Appraiser."


Reason: Over expended.


SECTION 8 FUND 127

Transfer $300.00 from account number 127-554-1-00-18-410-510 "Office Supplies"

to account number 127-554-1-00-18-410-410 "Communications."


Reason: New line item.

            ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/NURSING HOME

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to pay the amount of $4,868.92 to Health and Rehabilitative Services as this was an overpayment from Medicaid price charged for skilled and semi skilled patients.

            PROPERTY APPRAISER/REPORTS

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously the Board accepted Mr. Havill's, Property Appraiser, Year End Report.

            PROPERTY APPRAISER/BUDGET/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

            On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of Mr. Havill's, Property Appraiser, budget for 1979-80.

            INSURANCE

            Mr. Watkins, Clerk, informed the Board of what it would cost to obtain burglary coverage on our insurance for our landfills.

            PLANNING DEPARTMENT/NORTH LAKE COUNTY 201 FACILITIES/

            RESOLUTIONS

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Chairman was authorized to sign the Resolution adopting a 201 Facilities Plan for the North Lake County 201 Facilities Planning Area.

            SUITS AFFECTING THE COUNTY

            Mr. Ford, County Attorney, informed the Board he had received a letter from Wilson Sanders stating the case Hill v. Sneed & Lake County, regarding an automobile accident, had been settled with $23,500.00 being paid. Mr. Ford stated Auto Owners and Lake County are paying $17,500 and Sneed and State Farm are paying $6,000.00.

            PLANNING DEPARTMENT/SUBDIVISIONS

            Mr. Ford, County Attorney, informed the Board Mrs. Lowrie of St. Johns Waterfront Estates has reduced the area sought to be grandfathered in to five lots instead of eleven and they are willing to pave the road running in front of their five lots and abandon any other development for the remainder of the property.

            After further discussion Mr. Ford stated there would be a note in each of the deeds which would state the road would be maintained by the property owners and is not the responsibility nor would it become the responsibility of Lake County.

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board granted Mrs. Lowrie the five lots as outlined by the County Attorney with no requirement of paving, under the grandfather clause, if all other claims are abandoned.

            CONTRACTS & AGREEMENTS/EMERGENCY SERVICES

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Mutual Aid Pact between Lake County and the following Counties of the Central Florida Civil Defense Area: Orange County, Osceola County, Seminole County and Volusia County.

            COMMUNICATIONS

            Mr. Ford, County Attorney, informed the Board he had received a request from Mr. Frank Bouis to have the County set up a group to study the water well permitting system. The County would handle the permitting of residential water wells when we make our other permits and inspections. After it was discussed no action was taken at this time.

            COMMUNICATIONS/RAILROADS

            Mr. Ford, County Attorney, informed the Board he had received a letter from Seaboard Coastline Railroad Company stating they were not interested in donating that portion of the former main line track right of way (Candler-Leesburg).

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board instructed the Clerk to write a letter to Seaboard Coastline stating the Board is not interested in purchasing the right of way.

            There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, adjournment was at 4:30 P.M.

Thomas J, Windram, Chairman

James C. Watkins, Clerk