SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING

June 28, 1979

            The Lake County Board of County Commissioners convened in Special Budget Meeting on Thursday, June 28, 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 Divison; Robert L. Wilson, Finance Director; and Toni Austin, Deputy Clerk.

            SHERIFF DEPARTMENT/BUDGETS

            Sheriff Malcolm V. McCall was present to discuss the budget for the Sheriff's Department. After discussion the budget was tentatively approved with the following changes:

                                                            Requested                   Approved

            Other Administration             $60,000                       $40,000

            Prisoners                                  44,000                       42,000

            Office Supplies                        17,000                       14,000

            Food & Dietary                      107,000                       100,000

            Investigation                            10,000                       5,000

            Equipment, Jail                        15,000                       10,000

            Equipment, Other                    10,000                       5,000

            PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT/BUDGETS

            Mr. Evan Porter, Director of Personnel, was present to discuss the budget for the Personnel Department. After discussion the budget was tentatively approved with the following change:

            Equipment                  Requested: $ 1,200     Approved: $ 600

            CETA/BUDGETS

            Mr . Evan Porter, Director of Personnel, requested a time extension on the CETA budget in order to receive adequate funding information from the State.

            CETA

            Mr. Porter further informed the Board he had received correspondence from the State of Florida requesting that Lake County implement a Special CETA Survey Project.

            Discussion occurred.

            Mary Ann Thompson, Lake Community Action Agency, appeared before the Board stating the agency had performed a similar survey. The outreach workers were qualified to conduct such a survey and, although she was not present to represent LCAA on this matter, she stated the agency might be interested in conducting this survey.

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board preferred the Special CETA Survey Project to be contracted with an outside agent, provided the Board would have no financial responsibility for the project.

            WELFARE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY EMPLOYEES/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

            Mr. Evan Porter, Director of Personnel, reported the information regarding the budgeted salary for the year 1978-79 for Ms. Myra Smith, Director of Welfare. According to his understanding, her salary was budgeted at $9,600. It was the feeling of the Board that Mr. Porter, through Commr. Carson, would get with Ms. Smith and reconcile this matter.

            EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS/BUDGETS

            Discussion was held regarding the budget for the Emergency Preparedness Department. The budget was tentatively approved with the following change:

            Travel Expense           Requested: $4,150      Approved: $3,800

            ANIMAL SHELTER/BUDGETS

            Discussion was held regarding the budget for the Animal Shelter. The budget was tentatively approved with the following changes:

                                                Requested       Approved

            Gas, Oil & Lub.          $2,200             $1,200

            Main. of Equip.          800                   500

            Travel Expense           475                   225

            Deleted ACO truck, cage and radio; deleted overtime.

            There being no additional items for discussion, adjournment was at 4:42 p.m.

Thomas J. Windram, Chairman

James C. Watkins, Clerk