A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JULY 17, 1979

            The Lake County Board of County Commissioners convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, July 17, 1979, at 9:00 A.M. in the Board of County Commissioners' Meeting Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida. Commissioners present were: Thomas J. Windram, Chairman (arriving at 9:15 A.M.); C. A. "Lex" Deems; James R. Carson, Jr.; and Glenn C. Burhans. Others present were: James C. Watkins, Clerk; Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; Pat Goetzen, Deputy Clerk; and Mary Grover.

            The Invocation was given by Commr. Carson and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Burhans.

            PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

            Mr. Lou Nelson, a resident on Old Eustis Road, appeared before the Board to discuss a drainage problem which is affecting his property. Discussion was tabled for a time when Commr. Windram would be present.

            MINUTES

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Minutes of July 10, 1979, were approved as amended.

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board approved the Special Budget Meeting Minutes of July 11, 1979, as submitted.

            PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

            At this time Mr. Lou Nelson continued to discuss the drainage problem which is affecting his property. Commr. Windram stated he felt the only solution to Mr. Nelson's problem would be placing a catch basin between Mr. Nelson's property and the property of Mr. Simpson. Commr. Windram further stated he would contact Mr. Simpson regarding the possibility of obtaining an easement for a catch basin.

            BIDS/PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, authorization was given for Ms. Showley, Acting Purchasing Director, to advertise bids, on open quantity, for Sign Blanks, Sign Posts and Hardware, and Sign Faces.

            PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

            Ms. Norma Showley, Acting Purchasing Director, appeared before the Board to request a petty cash fund, mainly to be used in returning large pieces of merchandise by mail or UPS. It was the feeling of the Board a petty cash fund was not needed and the mailing of the merchandise could be handled by the County mail room.

            CONTRACTS & AGREEMENTS

            Corporal Crouse, Florida Highway Patrol, and Mr. Jim Kaths, M. P. H. Industries, Inc., Representative, appeared before the Board regarding the request for the County to lease-purchase five (5) MPH K-55 moving radar units. Discussion pointed out Sumter County had asked for the Attorney General's opinion regarding the County leasing to a State agency. Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated he saw no problem with the County leasing the radar units until the Attorney General's opinion is announced.

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, authorization was given to enter into an agreement with M. P. H. Industries, Inc., regarding the leasing, with the idea of purchasing, five (5) MPH K-55 moving radar units, at a cost of $1,070.00 per unit, a total of $5,350.00, with the stipulations as stated in the Agreement, on a basis of the number of fatalities, and considering the Fine & Forfeiture Fund.

            BONDS - MOBILE HOME

            On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the request of Mr. Roy Crawford for a one year extension to his existing Agreement in the Groveland Area, District #2, to live in his existing mobile home while he finishes his conventional dwelling. It is understood that Mr. Crawford will secure the necessary bond and immediately remove the mobile home upon the completion of his conventional dwelling or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners.

            BONDS - MOBILE HOME

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board cancelled the following mobile home bond in that the temporary structure had been removed and conditions met:

            Joseph Chavis - Agreement dated July 25, 1978.

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board cancelled the following mobile home bond in that the following no longer wishes to build the conventional structure:

            Ronald Lee Hart - Agreement dated October 10, 1978.

            PLANNING DEPARTMENT

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board approved the waiver of improvement requirements and plan requirements of the Subdivision Regulations - Section 62 for Hugh M. and Lucille S. Baker, Fruitland Park Area, District #l, Case #3-79.

            OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the request from the City of Eustis for funds, in the amount of $20,000.00, to replace the dock on Lakeshore Drive.

            GRANTS/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board approved to pay Estimate No. 2 from All American Construction Company, Inc., for road work in S. E. Umatilla and Dona Vista, in the amount of $55,459.39, in regards to Community Development Block Grant #B-78-DN-12-0120.

            On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, signature authorization was given for the Chairman to sign the contract with HUD for FY 79 funding, in the amount of $369,000.00, in regards to Community Development Block Grant #B-79-DN-12-0120.

            POLLUTION CONTROL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved for Mr. Ted Wicks, Acting Director of Pollution Control, to attend a Quarterly Meeting, Florida Local Environmental Regulation Association, Tallahassee, Florida, July 18-19, 1979, at a cost of $50.00.

            AGRICULTURE CENTER

            Commr. Burhans informed the Board he had received a request for a transfer of funds from Mr. Jackson A. Haddox, County Extension Director III, within his travel account so that the Agent’s individual travel allowance would not be overspent. No action was taken at this time.

            EMERGENCY SERVICES/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans, and carried, the Board approved for Mr. David Moseley to attend the Radiological Defense Instructor Workshop, to be held at the Emergency Operating Center, Wildwood, Florida, August 27-30, 1979, at a cost of $39.92, which will be 50% federally funded.

            COMMUNICATIONS/ROADS - COUNTY, STATE

            Commr. Windram informed the Board he had received a petition from Property Owners, Spring Lake Road Area, requesting Marjorie Street be repaired and resurfaced. The Board instructed Public Works to obtain an estimate regarding the cost to repair Marjorie Street.

            COMMUNICATIONS

            Commr. Carson informed the Board he had received a memorandum from James C. Watkins, Clerk, regarding the increase of the per diem rate and the increase of the mileage allowance.

            COMMUNICATIONS

            Commr. Carson informed the Board he received a copy of a letter, written to Mr. Watkins, Clerk, from the Auditor General, regarding House Bill 1046, which changed considerably the post audit responsibilities of the Auditor General.

            COUNTY PROPERTY

            Mr. Paul Guthrie, President of the Lake Joanna Improvement League, requested the Board deed Lake Joanna Park to the Association for $1.00, the original purchase price. Mr. Ford, County Attorney, gave six alternatives the Board might wish to do:

            1. Have an outright sale with bids.

            2. Lease the property at public bid.

            3. Exchange the property for another piece of property of similar value.

            4. Sell or lease to non-profit organization.

            5. Restrict it for park use and lease it.

            6. Agreement that there will be an advisory board to take care of the park.

            Mr. Ford, County Attorney, recommended the lease. He further stated if it were leased to an organization, they would be able to charge a membership fee, but they could not restrict other people outside of the Community.

            Mr. Fred Kurras, a real estate appraiser, appeared before the Board to comment on the park.

            On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board instructed the County Attorney to draw up a contract leasing Lake Joanna Park to the Lake Joanna Improvement League.

            RECESS & REASSEMBLY

            At 11:20 A.M. the Board recessed until 11:25 A.M.

            ROADS - COUNTY, STATE

            Commr. Windram informed the Board he had received a letter from DOT (Department of Transportation) stating the City of Mount Dora requested plans for four laning US 441A (SR 500A) through Mount Dora and US 19A (SR 19A) be abandoned. The Clerk was instructed to write a letter to DOT stating it had not been the intent of the Board to four lane US 441A (SR 500A) through Mount Dora, but the Board endorses the development of the SR 19A Project (four laning from SR 19A to the Golden Triangle Shopping Center).

            NURSING HOME/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

            On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved to pay Dr. Pasquale Nuzzo, M.D., $74.67, to be paid from the Hospital Indigent account, due to lack of personal funds for several of the patients at the Lake Memorial Nursing Home.

            LANDFILLS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board approved the release of escrow funds to Whistling Pines Gardens, Inc., in the amount of $25.00, as they now use a private trash collection service.

            REPORTS

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board acknowledged receipt of the report pertaining to juvenile jail sentences for the month of June, 1979.

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board acknowledged receipt of the July 6, 1979, Traffic-Criminal Distribution of Revenue Report.

            ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved the payment of warrants 314 through 542 for the following accounts:

            General Revenue                    Section 8

            Fine & Forfeiture                    CETA Title I

            County Transportation Trust CETA Title II

            Northeast Hospital                  CETA Title III

            Northeast Ambulance             CETA Title VI Project

            Northwest Ambulance            CETA Title IV Summer Youth

            D.W.I. Fund                           CETA Admin.

            Block Grant                            Certificate of Indebtedness

            INDIGENTS

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved the following Indigents:

ADD: Keith Shamrock for Terri Woliver..................$60.00

CANCEL: Perry Kelley for Annie Ruth Riggins........$60.00

CANCEL: Warren Catlett for Vonceil Harris.............$60.00

CANCEL: Oakwood Apts. for Linda Ryals................$60.00

CANCEL: Vernie Filter for Sybil Wright....................$50.00

CANCEL: Wayne Aitken for Wilbur Johnson.............$60.00

            COUNTY PROPERTY/INVENTORY - SURPLUS

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board authorized the following items to be deleted from the County Fixed Assets' List:

            Property #451 - Cramer Steno Chair

Property #886 - Table

            Property #916 - Fold Up Chair

            Property #1037 - Chain Saw

            Property #2085 - Cosco Air Chair

            Property #3572 - Shaffer Desk Set

            Property #3931 - Typewriter Stand

            Property #4188 - Cosco Arm Chair

            Property #4569 - Black & Decker Sander

            Property #5230 - IHC Crawler Tractor

            Property #5766 - Chain Saw

            CHECKS RECEIVED/TAX COLLECTOR

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board accepted Check #2468 from T. Keith Hall, Tax Collector, in the amount of $82.96 for unclaimed redemption moneys.

            RESOLUTIONS

            On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board instructed Mr. Ford, County Attorney, to draw a Resolution for Mr. Charles "Buddy" Lowe as National Baseball Coach of the Year.

            COMMUNICATIONS

            Mr. Ford, County Attorney, informed the Board he had received a letter from Seaboard Coastline Railroad Company stating they would be willing to lease the property, located at the intersection of Sinclair and Ruby Streets, to the County for $630.00 per year. Mr. Ford stated he would contact the Sheriff's Department as the Sheriff uses the tin building located on the land.

            CONTRACTS & AGREEMENTS/CETA

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, signature authorization was given for the Chairman to sign the Agreements between the County and all the agencies which use CETA Participants.

            CETA/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved the follwing new CETA Title II D positions and an additional VIP position, which will be CETA funded:

            Lake County Board of County Commissioners

Nursing Home - Nurse's Aide, $232.00 Bi-weekly, $47.81 fringes for 6.5 pay periods. Total obligation: $1,818.77.

 

School Board - 5 (five) Custodial Aides, $248.90 Bi-weekly, $32.92 fringes for 6.5 pay periods. Total obligation: $9,386.65.


            Title VIP

Lake Sumter Mental Health - Research Assistant for Research and Evaluation Project, $255.19 Bi-weekly, $45.16 fringes for 6.5 pay period. Total obligation: $1,952.28.

            CETA

            Mr. Porter, Director of Personnel, reported to the Board the status regarding the Special Survey Project. He further stated Mr. Urassa, Program Administrator, Office of Manpower Planning, stated the State would not operate the Survey in those Counties which did not want to conduct the survey.

            RECESS & REASSEMBLY

            At 12:05 P.M. the Board recessed for lunch at the Park Grill Restaurant with the public and press being invited on a Dutch treat basis. The Board reconvened at 2:00 P.M. for advertised Road Closings and the Public Works Department's Agenda.

            ROAD CLOSING - LAKE UNITY ROAD

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board denied the petition to close Lake Unity Road without prejudice.

            ROAD CLOSING - CANAL STREET

            Mr. and Mrs. Morgan and several property owners were present to object to the closing of Canal Street.

            Mrs. James Polk appeared before the Board to state she had not received a letter of the closing.

            Mr. James Sullivan appeared before the Board to state he was partially opposed to the closing and he suggested leaving the first 50 feet open for a turn around.

            Mr. H. R. Short appeared before the Board to state his objections. He suggested the Board place "Dead End" signs on the Street.

            Mrs. Ruthann Padgett appeared before the Board with Mrs. McKinney, the petitioner, in favor of the road closing.

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board denied the petition to close Canal Street without prejudice. The motion further authorized the installation of a "Dead End" sign, a "No Dumping" sign, and a "No Parking" sign.

            ROAD CLOSING - WASHINGTON HEIGHTS

            Mr. Jefferson Ray, attorney representing Mr. Bradner, and Mr. Bradner were present to answer any questions the Board might have.

            It was noted the proper proof of publication was on file and it had appeared in the June 28 and July 5, 1979, editions of the Mount Dora Topic.

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the closing of said road as follows:

THAT PART OF THE ADDITION TO WASHINGTON HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION IN SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 19 SOUTH, RANGE 27 EAST, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 10, PAGE 48, PUBLIC RECORDS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: FROM THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST l/4 OF SAID SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 19 SOUTH, RANGE 27 EAST, RUN THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE SECTION LINE A DISTANCE OF 30 FEET TO A POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE CONTINUE EASTERLY ALONG SAID SECTION LINE A DISTANCE OF 230 FEET TO A POINT WHICH IS NORTH OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1-B OF THE ADDITION TO WASHINGTON HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION: THENCE SOUTHERLY A DISTANCE OF 50 FEET TO THE NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF LOT 1, BLOCK l-B, ADDITION TO WASHINGTON HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERN BOUNDARY LINE OF LOTS 1 AND 24, BLOCK l-B, ADDITION TO WASHINGTON HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION A DISTANCE OF 230 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF LOTS 24, BLOCK 1-B. ADDITION TO WASHINGTON HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION; THENCE NORTHERLY A DISTANCE OF 50 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

            ROAD CLOSING - HIGLEY PLAT

            Mr. Dewey Burnsed, attorney for the petitioner, was present to answer any questions the Board might have.

            It was noted the proper proof of publication was on file and it had appeared in the July 5 and 12, 1979, editions of the Leesburg/Commercial.

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the closing of said streets, subject to the receipt of the return receipt which is in the mail, as follows:

A PART OF BLOCK 10 AND 11 OF THE PLAT OF HIGLEY, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: FROM THE S.W. CORNER OF THE NW1/4 OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RUN N. 89 DEGREES 49'23" E. ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NW1/4 526.21 FT. TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION FROM SAID P. 0. B. RUN N. 0 DEGREES 29'20" W. 326.73 FT.; THENCE N. 89 DEGREES 56'00" E. 1137.13 FT. TO THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY OF STATE ROAD NO. 452; THENCE S. 0 DEGREES 29'20" E. ALONG WEST RIGHT OF WAY OF STATE ROAD NO. 452 A DISTANCE OF 324.54 FT TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NW1/4; THENCE S 89 DEGREES 49'23" W. ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NW1/4 1137.10 FT. TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

            ROAD CLOSINGS - PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

            Mr. Clarence Bailey, a relative of the petitioner, was present to answer any questions the Board might have.

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board approved for Mr. H. Clifford Bailey, to advertise to vacate right-of-way in Monta Vista Park Farms.

            ROAD CLOSINGS - PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

            Mr. James D. Houck was present to answer any questions the Board might have.

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved for Mr. Houck to advertise to vacate Sixth Street in Astor with the County retaining a 25 foot drainage easement.

            ROADS - SUBDIVISION

            Mr. Jack Manning, a Consultant Engineer, appeared before the Board to discuss and review the road design and layout on Four Lakes and Harbor Oaks in Montverde on Ridgewood and Fosgate Road.

            Discussion occurred.

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the concept of those roads hooking up with Ridgewood in lieu of paving of Fosgate Road.

            ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/TAX COLLECTOR

            Mr. Sanford Minkoff, Attorney representing the County Attorney's Office, appeared before the Board regarding Holiday Haven Campsite, Unit 2, Parcel A, which will be up for sale at the Tax Deed Sale on Thursday, July 19, 1979.

            Discussion occurred.

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved to redeem the Tax Certificates #77-578 and #78-481 and get Mr. Spiller to dedicate the road to the public or deed it to the County.

            PLATS

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board gave preliminary approval to the Aurora Homes Plat.

            ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ESCROW/ROAD PROJECTS

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, authorization was given to pay Silver Lake Estates for Country Club View, 3rd Addition, the balance in their escrow account, $1,358.46 plus interest.

            ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board accepted the Road Maintenance Bond from Silver Lake Estates for Country Club View 3rd Addition and checks totaling $9,456.29.

            ROADS - COUNTY, STATE

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board granted the Public Works Department permission to change a road name in Pine Meadows Cove from Pearson Road to Pine Cove Place.

            PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved to repair Virginia Drive in Western Shores on a one-time maintenance basis, upon the receipt of a check in the amount of $52.00 from S. E. Wheeler.

            SIGNS/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board directed the Public Works Department to install "No Dumping" signs on East Crooked Lake Drive.

            PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the purchase of an ice machine for the Public Works Department.

            Commr. Deems voted "No."

            RESOLUTIONS/ROADS - COUNTY, STATE

            On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board directed Mr. Michael Willett, Development & Public Works Director, to send a Resolution to DOT (Department of Transportation) stating Lake Square Mall would be responsible for paying for the traffic signals and the County would be responsible for maintaining the signals.

            ROADS - COUNTY, STATE/SIGNS/RESOLUTIONS

            On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board approved the installation of flashing overhead lights at Leesburg Middle School at Dixie, pending the City of Leesburg agreeing to maintain the lights after being installed.

            SIGNS/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board approved the installation of pedestrian signs and a walkway at Euclid and Dixie.

            ROAD PROJECTS/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

            Discussion occurred regarding the use of a release form similar to ones used by the bank in releasing funds to a contractor. It was suggested a contractor sign an affidavit stating all his subcontractors have been paid before releasing any funds. It was the feeling of the Board Mr. Michael Willett, Development & Public Works Director, and Mr. Ford, County Attorney, review the escrow agreements and the regulations and bring it back before the Board at a later date.

            ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS

            On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board approved to release the amount of $3,000.00 to Mr. Carl Ludecke for payment to Tri-State Culvert Mfg. in regards to the corrugated metal pipe delivery to Ocala Pavers for the road construction in Sunny Acres Subdivision.

            SIGNS/RESOLUTIONS/ROADS - COUNTY, STATE

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board adopted a speed limit of 35 MPH on CR 473, from US 441 north past the existing school zone for Treadway School, along with the appropriate resolution.

            ROADS - COUNTY, STATE

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board approved to resurface Tally Road and turn it over to the City of Leesburg, pending the City accepting it for maintenance.

            Commr. Deems voted "No."

            ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

            On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board granted the Public Works Department permission to rent a Gradall at the rate of $1,440.00 per week, for four weeks, at a total cost of $5,760.00.

            MOSQUITO CONTROL/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board directed the Mosquito Control Department to clean Hicks Ditch, the drainage on the golf course at Pine Meadows, north of Eustis, leasing the necessary equipment from the Public Works Department.

            PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/MUNICIPALITIES

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board authorized Mr. Michael Willett, Development & Public Works Director, to approach the Umatilla City Commissioners to allow the County to empty compactors in the Umatilla Landfill.

            ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/FUNDS - GENERAL

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign the Voucher for Transfer of Funds to the Department of Transportation in the amount of $188,500.75 for Project #254 (CR 561A widen and resurface).

            ROADS - COUNTY, STATE

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board approved the release of road reservations from DOT as contained in the following Deed Numbers:

            #2702, all but 33 feet from centerline of Stevens Ave., in the City of Eustis.

            #2738, all but 33 feet from centerline of Prestwick Avenue and Aberdovey Avenue.

            #1109, all but 20 feet from centerline of Olivet Avenue, in the City of Leesburg.

            #1036, all but 33 feet from centerline of Azalea Avenue and Cemetery Road.

            #2348, all but 30 feet from centerline of Magnolia Street, in the City of Groveland.

            ROADS - SUBDIVISIONS

            Discussion occurred regarding the Board's policies and recommendations concerning existing county roads located and adjacent to, or leading to, new subdivisions.

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board directed Mr. Michael Willett, Development & Public Works Director, and Mr. Ford, County Attorney, to review the existing Ordinances regarding roads leading into subdivisions.

            ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS

            On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, authorization was given for partial payment to Asphalt Pavers, Inc., for Countywide Resurfacing Program, Project #252, in the amount of $103,300.80.

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, authorization was given for partial payment to Leecon, Inc., for CR 437 Widening and Resurfacing Project #250, in the amount of $31,375.24.

            LICENSES & PERMITS

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

PERMIT # PERMITTEE                  PURPOSE                  ROAD #

2-418  Sumter Electric Co-op, Inc.    K. V. Line                   2-2219

2063    Florida Telephone Corp.        Buried Cable              3-1039

2064    Florida Telephone Corp.        Buried Cable              3-1040

4-419  Herb Fabricand                       Pipe Crossing             4-4265

1-420  J. W. Morgan                          Water Line                  466A

2065    Florida Telephone Corp.        Buried Cable              4-7798

2066    Florida Telephone Corp.        Buried Cable              2-2119, 2-221

2067    Florida Telephone Corp.        Buried Cable              4-4767

2068    Florida Telephone Corp.        Buried Cable              2-3311


DRIVEWAY PERMITS

                                                                        ROAD #

4-540  Gregory R. Dowers                            4-5174

1-543  Carl R. Ludecke                                 466A

1-544  Larry K. Hughes                                 1-7310

1-545  Ruth J. Ambrose                                 1-5702

5-546  Timothy R. Weinzen                          5-7581

5-547  M. F. Noffsinger                                 5-7976

5-548  Clinton High                                       4-6583

3-549  Matsche Construction Co.                  3-3464

4-550  Matsche Construction Co.                  4-4265

1-551  Wm. H. Hart, Jr.                                 1-5032A

4-552  Dixie Oil & Gas Co.                           C-44C

1-553  Peper Tree Apartments LTD.             C-468

4-554  Raymond C. Dittmar                          4-5371

2-555  James F. Rumford                              2-3221

1-557  Chester Miller                                    C-466B

3-558  R. E. Allison                                       3-0848A

1-559  John C. Adams                                   1-5413

3-560  John D. Lewis                                    3-1040

1-562  Richard T. Coyne                               5-5127

1-563  Phillip Garvin                                     C-473

4-564  Michael R. Stensrud                           4-4159

4-565  Riley Construction                             4-5569

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

            EMERGENCY SERVICES

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved the request of Mr. Robert Lewis, Director of Emergency Services, for an additional employee in his department to perform as a Civil Defense Plans & Coordinator.

            COMMUNICATIONS/BUDGETS

            Commr. Windram informed the Board he had received a letter from the City of Leesburg regarding their 1979 budget request for the Northwest Lake Hospital District--Ambulance. It was the feeling of the Board this letter should be brought to the attention of the Board at the Budget Meeting.

            COMMUNICATIONS

            Commr. Windram informed the Board he had received a letter from the Department of Community Affairs regarding the method of calculation of County officials’ salaries for 1979-80.

            The Clerk was instructed to write to Ms. Heggen to obtain a copy of the preliminary figures on all positions.

            COMMUNICATIONS

            Commr. Windram stated he had received a letter from Mr. James D. Gray, President, First Alabama Construction, Inc., requesting the County re-instate the old policy of allowing certified and licensed septic tank installers and plumbers to make percolation tests for septic tanks in Lake County. The Building Committee was appointed to review the problem.

            COMMUNICATIONS

            Commr. Windram informed the Board he had received a telephone call from Mr. Bobby Brantley, House of Representatives, stating several areas were having problems regarding the issuing of psychologist licenses to persons without the proper degree.

            On the motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board upheld the County Attorney's recommendation and passed a moratorium for thirty (30) days against the issuance of psychologist licenses based on Representative Brantley's communications with Commr. Windram, with the exception of those who have been previously licensed in that field and need to renew their license or need to take out a license from this County.

            CONTRACTS & AGREEMENTS/POLLUTION CONTROL

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, signature authorization was given for the Chairman to sign the Agreement between the County and Florida Telephone Corporation for the Pollution Control Department to install a high volume air sampler on the first level of the roof garage on Florida Telephone Corporation's building located at Orange Avenue in Eustis.

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

            CONTRACTS & AGREEMENTS

            Mr. Ford, County Attorney, informed the Board there was some conflict on the contract with Kirkpatrick, regarding the bulk plant.

            Mr. Ford stated Mr. Kirkpatrick did not want to enter into a contract with one year and five year renewals at the same rate. The Board instructed Mr. Ford to redraft the contract for one year with one year renewal.

            There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, adjournment was at 4:55 P.M.

Thomas, J Windram, Chairman

James C. Watkins, Clerk