SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING
June 26, 1979
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners convened in Special Budget Meeting on Tuesday, June 26, 1979, at 1:30 p.m. in the Board of County Commissioner's Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida. Present were: Thomas J. Windram, Chairman; James R. Carson, Jr.; C. A. "Lex" Deems; Glenn Y. Middleton; and Glenn C. Burhans. Others present: James C. Watkins, Clerk; Donald W. Smalt, Deputy in Charge of Fiscal Division; Robert L. Wilson, Director of Finance; and Toni Austin, Deputy Clerk.
Discussion was held regarding tentative budget requests with the following results:
DEPARTMENT TENTATIVE RESULTS
Meals on Wheels Approved
Fire Control & Approved
Fla. Board of Forestry
Safety Council No request at this time
Historical Society Approved at $1,500
Oklawaha Basin Approved
E. Central Fla. Regional Planning Approved
Council
Youth Programs Approved
Recreation Approved
Law Library No budget
Clerk of the Circuit Court Approved less $20,500 - Other Contractual Services
(Recording)
Jury Commission No longer needed
Clerk of the Circuit Court (Financing Approved less $481.26 - Equipment Maintenance
& Administration & Data Processing)
County Attorney Approved
CONTRACT AND AGREEMENTS/COUNTY ATTORNEY
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, signature authorization was given for the Chairman to sign the Agreement for Legal Services rendered by Mr. Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney.
DEPARTMENT TENTATIVE RESULTS
Supervisor of Elections & Elections Approved
Personnel Hold until Commr. Windram contacts Van Porter
Purchasing Approved
Central Stores Approved
Administrative Buildings Hold
Planning Department Approved
Zoning Approved
At this time Commr. Carson excused himself from the meeting for the rest of the
afternoon due to other appointments.
DEPARTMENT TENTATIVE RESULTS
Building Approved
201 Facilities Approved
County Service Officer Approved
Sheriff It was the feeling of the Board to have the Sheriff attend the Budget Hearing on June 28, 1979.
Disaster Preparedness Hold- question concerning salary increase and a new position
Lake County Family Health Approved
Council, Inc.
Lake Sumter Community Mental Approved
Health Center
District III Mental Health Approved
Board, Inc.
Welfare Hold
WELFARE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY EMPLOYEES/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried, the Board approved the salary increase for Mrs. Myra Smith, Director of Welfare, in the amount of $10,000.00, to be retroactive pending the verification of dates with Personnel. The motion also approved a salary increase for Mrs. Smith, in the amount of $11,000.00, for the 1979-80 budget year.
DEPARTMENT TENTATIVE RESULTS
Sunrise Workshop Approved at $7,500.00
There being no additional items for discussion, adjournment was at 4:23 P.M.
Thomas J Windram, Chairman
James C. Watkins, Clerk