A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
JANUARY 8, 1980
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, January 8, 1980, at 9:00 A.M. in the Board of County Commissioners' Meeting Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida. Commissioners present were: C. A. "Lex" Deems, Chairman; Glenn C. Burhans; James R. Carson, Jr.; Glenn Y. Middleton. Others present were: James C. Watkins, Clerk; Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney: and Pat Goetzen, Deputy Clerk.
The Invocation was given by Mr. Watkins and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Burhans.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the minutes of November 27, 1979, as submitted.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the minutes of December 11, 1979, as amended.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the minutes of December 18, 1979, as amended.
TAX ROLLS
Mr. Floyd Mitchell and Mr. Steve Griffith, from the Sentinel Star Newspaper , appeared before the Board to request the Advertisement of the 1980 Delinquent Tax Roll be published in their newspaper.
Discussion occurred regarding the procedure used by the County in the past to advertise these lists and also the rates for the publication.
It was brought out that in the recent Special Session of the Florida Legislature, new laws had been passed regarding this subject.
The Board directed Mr. Ford, County Attorney to obtain these laws and provide the Board with an opinion by January 15th or 22nd meeting.
NURSING HOME
On a motion by Commr. Burhans seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved a $5.00 deduction per month, per patient, at Lake Memorial Nursing Home for laundry services.
Deduction to be retroactive to April, 1979, at which the deduction was stopped.
BONDS - CONTRACTOR
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Contractor Bonds and Cancellations:
BONDS
573-80 Button Air Conditioning, Inc. (Air Conditioning)
1358-75 Robert G. Baugh
1245-80 George Vining & Sons, Inc.
1505-80 James T. D. Ambrose d/b/a West Rose, Inc. (Residential)
1506-80 Hubert W. McGinnis d/b/a McGinnis Drywall (Drywall)
1560-80 Richard P. Davidson d/b/a Heath & Co. (Sign Erection)
1590-80 Lamar Stokes, Jr. (Plumbing)
1654-80 Wilmer E. Dean d/b/a Dean's Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
1844-80 Robert E. Harrell (Class C Residential Building)
1843-80 Terry L. Travis (Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration)
1845-80 William H. Lighthouse d/b/a Bill Lighthouse Electric (Electrical)
1846-80 Mid State Electrical of Ocala, Inc.
CANCELLATIONS
113-67 Wilber W. Brown
871-78 James B. Lowe
1089-73 Elmer H. Wolcott
1229-74 William Harley Vann
1574-77 Southern Plumbing
1582-77 R. W. Roderick
1638-78 Victor L. Fugate d/b/a Fugate Electric
GUN PERMITS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried, the Board approved the following gun additions to permits for Harvey E. Morse and Terry F. Walls.
Commr. Burhans was out for the vote.
INDIGENTS
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved payment for the following indigents:
CANCEL: Geraldine Cook for Zora Pressley...............$85.00
CANCEL: Lewis Hart for E. C. Atkins....................$60.00
ADD: Mt. Tabor Church for Henry Wynn, Jr...........$26.00
ADD: Mildred White for Joyanna Stanley.............$60.00
ADD: Mrs. Hand for Edith Bowman....................$75.00
FUNDS - TRANSFERS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following budget transfers:
Judge Aulls
Transfer $200.00 from account number 001-516-1-00-52-020-400, "Travel" to account number 001-516-1-00-52-020-540, "Books, Publications, and Dues".
Reason: Line item needed for books, publications, and dues instead of travel expense.
Nursing Home
Transfer from the following: $3,600.00, 001-562-1-00-37-000-120, "Salaries"; $500.00, 001-562-1-00-37-000-400, "Travel": $700.00, 001-562-1-00-37-000-522, "Food & Dietary". Transfer $4,800.00 to account number 001-562-1-00-37-000-340, "Contracted Services".
Reason: Contracted linen service was increased last January without increased funding.
Board of County Commissioners
Finance & Administration
Transfer $2,000.00 from account number 001-513-1-00-01-020-450, "Insurance". Transfer $l,000.00 to account number 00l-513-1-00-01- 020-440, "Rentals & Leases"; transfer $l,000.00 to account number 001-513-1-00-01-020-495, "Advertising".
Reason: To cover unexpected leasing and advertising cost.
Clerk of Circuit Court
Transfer $200.00 from 111-516-1-00-02-300-493, "Fees & Costs" to account number 111-516-1-00-02-300-462, "Equipment Maintenance".
Reason: Unexpected maintenance agreements.
Expo & Farmers Market
Transfer $2,000.00 from account number 001-599-1-00-99-000-999, "Reserve for Contingency" to account number 001-574-1-00-49-000- 993, "Sales Tax".
Reason: To establish an account to pay sales tax for the Expo and Farmers Market.
Section 8 Housing
Transfer $200.00 from 127-554-l-00-18-41-518 "Office Supplies" to 127-554-l-00-18-41-540, "Books, Publications and Dues".
Reason: To establish a new line item in the budget for Section 8.
ORDINANCES
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the advertisement of the following proposed Ordinances as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission:
Article VIII, Section 80 ----- approval of adoption Amendment to Sub-section 62.220 of Section 62.20 denial of adoption
Addition of New Section "ER" -- denial of adoption
SOIL CONSERVATION/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of the additional monthly telephone service cost in the amount of $38.55 for the United States Department of Agriculture, Stabilization and Conservation Service, Lake County Office.
TRAVEL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Mr. Watkins, Clerk, Marilyn Reynolds, Cheri Geyman and Jann Barbieux, to attend Audit Workshop held in Orlando on January 4, 1980, at the cost of $25.00 registration fee plus per diem and mileage.
CHECKS RECEIVED
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted Warrant #9807, in the amount of $27,703.15 drawn on the Registry of the Circuit Court Fund payable to the Lake County Board of County Commissioners County Transportation Trust Fund to be credited to the secondary road fund.
PROPERTY APPRAISER
Mr. Watkins, Clerk, presented a request from Ed Havill, Property Appraiser, for a speaker phone attachment to be installed on his SL 1 telephone.
Commr. Middleton made a motion for approval of the request. The motion died for lack of a second. Commr. Carson abstained from the discussion due to his involvement with the Telephone Company.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the cancellation or stop payment of checks as presented by the Clerk.
ORDINANCE/MUNICIPALITIES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of Ordinance #79-08, City of Tavares, Florida, annexing Holiday Mobile Home Park and El Red Mobile Home Park to the City on December 7, 1979.
NURSING HOME/CONTRACTS & AGREEMENTS & LEASES
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board authorized Commr. Deems, Chairman and Mr . Watkins, Clerk, to sign the contract between Florida Physical Therapy and Rehabilitative Services, Inc. and Lake Memorial Nursing Home.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized Commr. Deems, Chairman and Mr. Watkins, Clerk, to sign the agreement between Lake Memorial Nursing Home and Leesburg General Hospital.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board authorized Commr. Deems, Chairman, to sign the Title XIX, Medicaid Nursing Home Program Agreement, between the State of Florida, Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services and Lake Memorial Nursing Home.
ELECTIONS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board accepted checks from the following for voters lists:
Richard D. Knott...................................$4.50
John P. Torpey.....................................$2.00
Copy of Records for Wm. Haas.......................$2.00
Check for voters list (Name illegible).............$5.00
CHECKS RECEIVED/NURSING HOME
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board accepted a check in the amount of $200.00 from the American Association of Retired Persons, Inc., to be used for the patients at Lake Memorial Nursing Home.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board authorized Commr. Deems, Chairman, Commr. Burhans, Vice Chairman, and Mr. Watkins, Clerk, to sign signature cards for payment vouchers on letter of credit issued by U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, Atlanta, Georgia.
GRANTS/PLANNING DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following rehabilitation contracts under the Community Development Block Grant:
1. Lizzie L. Richardson - Dona Vista - General Rehabilitation $6,000.00.
2. Grace Cain - Sorrento - General Rehabilitation - Participatory Contract - $1,424.00.
3. Pamela G. Kimes - Sorrento - General Rehabilitation - $4,000.00.
BONDS/MOBILE HOME
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Lee and Tony Miller, Umatilla, District #5; and the request of Chris Dodds - Altoona Area - District #5, to live in a mobile home on the same piece of property on which their conventional dwellings are being built, subject to the proper bond being posted and with the understanding the mobile home will be removed immediately upon the completion of the conventional dwelling or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Kenneth W. Smith - Sorrento Area - District #4 - Case #80-l for waiver of improvement requirements and plan requirements of the Subdivision Regulations - Section 62.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Edwin Padgett - Lady Lake Area - District 1 - Case #80-2 for waiver of improvement requirements and plan requirements of the Subdivision Regulations - Section 62.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Mr . Willett presented a request by Edward J. Antpusat - Bassville Park Area - District #l - Case #80-3, for waiver of improvement requirements and plan requirements of the Subdivision Regulations - Section 62, for a 20 acre parcel from an 80 acre parcel. Mr. Willett explained he was not informed of the use of the remaining 60 acres.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board postponed this case until February 5, 1980, to allow Mr. Willett time to talk with the owner of the property and discuss the use of the remaining 60 acres.
ZONING/COMMUNICATIONS
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board referred the request from the Town of Lady Lake concerning the Padgett property, to allow multi-family zoning, to the Planning & Zoning Department for their study and recommendations to the Board.
COUNTY DEPOSITORIES
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman's signature on the Designation and Agreement of County Depository for the Board with the Bank of Mount Dora.
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Traffic- Criminal Department Distribution of Revenue Report for December 14th, 21st, & 31st, 1979.
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Lake Community Action Agency, Inc., Monthly Board Packet.
ORDINANCES/FIRE DISTRICTS
At 10:00 a.m. the Chairman announced the advertised time had arrived for the Public Hearing regarding consideration for adoption of an Ordinance creating the Mt. Plymouth Fire District.
It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand and had appeared in the December 19th and 26th, 1979, editions of the Leesburg/Commercial.
The Chairman invited anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the proposed Ordinance to do so.
Mr. Lou Wright-Chief, Mt. Plymouth Fire Department; Mr. David Currier; Mr. Milton Hill; Mr. Jon Calle; all spoke to the Board concerning the necessity of the proposed districts and the improvement it will be to the area.
Mr. Steve Richey, Attorney, representing property owners in the Sorrento area, appeared before the Board to request the W l/2 of Sections 30 & 31, Township 19 South, Range 28 East, be deleted from the proposed Ordinance, to allow those property owners to continue to be served by the Sorrento Fire Department as provided by a local act creating a special district for Sorrento.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the deletion as requested by Mr. Richey, and placed the Ordinance on the floor for its first and only reading by title only:
AN ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE 125 CREATING THEMT. PLYMOUTH FIRE DISTRICT IN LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, COMPRISED OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY ALL LOCATED IN LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA: TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 28 EAST, SECTIONS 31 AND 32, LYING SOUTH OF 44A. TOWNSHIP 19 SOUTH, RANGE 28 EAST; SECTIONS 3 , 4, 5, 6 , 7 , 8 , 9, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, EAST l/2 of 30, EAST l/2 of 31, 32, 33. TOWNSHIP 19 SOUTH, RANGE 29 EAST; SECTIONS 19, 20, 21, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33. PROVIDING FOR MUNICIPALITIES TO ELECT TO JOIN SAID DISTRICT; CREATING A MT. PLYMOUTH FIRE DISTRICT BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL COMMISSIONERS TO GOVERN SAID DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR APPOINTMENT OF FIRE CONTROL COMMISSIONERS BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR SAID DISTRICT TO BE ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FIRE PROTECTION IN THE ABOVE DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR A TAX TO BE ASSESSED AND LEVIED AGAINST THE TAXIBLE REAL AND TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY WITHIN SAID DISTRICT; SAID TAX NOT TO EXCEED ONE MIL ON THE DOLLAR OF ASSESSED VALUATION; AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL COMMISSIONERS TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES IN SAID DISTRICT; AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL COMMISSIONERS TO CONTRACT WITH VARIOUS AGENCIES AND ENTITIES TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION; LIMITING SAID BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL COMMISSIONERS FROM PLEDGING, HYPOTHECATING OR ENCUMBERING TAX MONIES OF SAID DISTRICT EXCEPT THOSE OF THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR; AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL COMMISSIONERS TO ENTER INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER VARIOUS AGENCIES AND ENTITIES FOR PURPOSES OF MUTUAL AID; PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL AUDIT OF SAID DISTRICT FUNDS; GRANTING THE SAID DISTRICT THE POWER TO ACCEPT GIFTS; PROVIDING A SEVERENCE CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board adopted the Ordinance creating the Mt. Plymouth Fire District as amended.
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, advised the Fire District to submit the list of proposed Fire District Commissioners to the Board of County Commissioners to allow action to be taken for appointments at the next meeting of the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, January 15, 1980.
Mr. Lou Wright, Mt. Plymouth, thanked the Board of County Commissioners, the County Attorney's Office and all those involved.
ORDINANCES/FIRE DISTRICTS
At 10:15 a.m., the Chairman announced the advertised time had arrived for the Public Hearing regarding consideration for adoption of an Ordinance creating the Paisley Fire District.
It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand and had appeared in the December 18th and 26th, 1979, editions of The Leesburg/Commercial.
The Chairman invited anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition of the proposed Ordinance to do so.
Mr. Les Summers, Chief, Paisley Fire District, stated the Department had two (2) trucks and in the process of purchasing an additional one which would help to cut the response time.
Mr. Bob Maxwell, Umatilla, spoke in opposition of the Ordinance, stating that much of the land in the proposed district is swamp and would be impossible to service for fire protection. He stated there are no residences in the swamp areas.
Commr. Carson made a motion to eliminate the following sections from the proposed Ordinance: Sections 13, 14, 23, 24, 25, 26, 35, 36, Township 17 South, Range 28 East; and Sections 1, 2, of Township 18 South, Range 27 East; and Sections 17, 18, of Township 17 South, Range 28 East. The motion died for lack of a second.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the deletion of Section 31, Township 17 South, Range 28 East, and Section 6, Township 18 South, Range 28 East, also including the deletions previously moved by Commr. Carson and placed the Ordinance on the floor for its first and only reading by title only:
AN ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE 125 CREATING THEPAISLEY FIRE DISTRICT IN LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, COMPRISED OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY ALL LOCATED IN LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA: SECTIONS 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, OF TOWNSHIP 17 SOUTH, RANGE 28 EAST AND SECTIONS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 OF TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 28 EAST AND SECTIONS 11, 12, 13, 14 OF TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 27 EAST. PROVIDING FOR MUNICIPALITIES TO ELECT TO JOIN SAID DISTRICT; CREATING A PAISLEY FIRE DISTRICT BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL COMMISSIONERS TO GOVERN SAID DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR APPOINTMENT OF FIRE CONTROL COMMISSIONERS BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR SAID DISTRICT TO BE ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FIRE PROTECTION IN THE ABOVE DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR A TAX TO BE ASSESSED AND LEVIED AGAINST THE TAXABLE REAL AND TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY WITHIN SAID DISTRICT, SAID TAX NOT TO EXCEED ONE MIL ON THE DOLLAR OF ASSESSED VALUATION; AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL COMMISSIONERS TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES IN SAID DISTRICT; AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL COMMISSIONERS TO CONTRACT WITH VARIOUS AGENCIES AND ENTITIES TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION; LIMITING SAID BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL COMMISSIONERS FROM PLEDGING, HYPOTHECATING OR ENCUMBERING TAX MONIES OF SAID DISTRICT EXCEPT THOSE OF THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR; AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL COMMISSIONERS TO ENTER INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER VARIOUS AGENCIES AND ENTITIES FOR THE PURPOSES OF MUTUAL AID; PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL AUDIT OF SAID DISTRICT FUNDS; GRANTING THE SAID DISTRICT THE POWER TO ACCEPT GIFTS, PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board adopted the Ordinance creating the Paisley Fire District as amended.
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, advised the Fire District to submit the list of proposed Fire District Commissioners to the Board of County Commissioners to allow action to be taken for appointments at the next meeting of the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, January 15, 1980.
ORDINANCES/FIRE DISTRICTS
At 10:30 A.M., the Chairman announced the advertised time had arrived for the Public Hearing regarding consideration for adoption of an Ordinance creating the Northwest Fire District.
It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand and had appeared in the December 18th and 26th editions of the Leesburg/Commercial.
The Chairman invited anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition of the proposed Ordinance to do so.
Mr. Bruce Massey, Lady Lake Fire Department, and Mr. Hugh McNair, Spring Lake, spoke to the Board in favor of the proposed Ordinance.
Mr. Stan Bainter requested the Board to limit the included property to within a three and one half (3 l/2) mile radius of the station.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board adopted the Ordinance creating the Northwest Fire District as follows:
AN ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE 125 CREATING THE
NORTHWEST FIRE DISTRICT IN LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA COMPRISED
OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY ALL LOCATED IN LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA: SUB-DISTRICT #l: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 24 EAST, RUN SOUTH ALONG THE SECTION LINE TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 18 S., RANGE 24 E.; THENCE RUN EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINES OF SECTIONS 30, 29, 28, 27, 26, AND 25 OF TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 24 EAST TO THE SHORELINE OF LAKE GRIFFIN; THENCE RUN NORTHERLY ALONG THE WESTERN SHORELINE OF LAKE GRIFFIN AND THE OKLAWAHA RIVER TO A POINT WHERE THE WEST SHORELINE OF THE OKLAWAHA RIVER INTERSECTS WITH THE MARION COUNTY LINE; THEN RUN WEST ALONG THE SECTION LINE BETWEEN MARION AND LAKE COUNTIES TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUB-DISTRICT #2: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 24 EAST, THENCE EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINES OF SECTIONS 31, 32, 33, AND 34, TOWNSHIP 18 S, RANGE 24 EAST TO A POINT l/2 MILE EAST OF THE JUNCTION OF U.S. HIGHWAY 27-441 AND EAGLES NEST ROAD, THEN SOUTH TO A POINT DUE EAST OF THE JUNCTURE OF STATE HIGHWAY 468 AND COUNTY ROAD THEN DUE WEST TO THE SUMTER COUNTY LINE. THEN NORTH ALONG THE SUMTER COUNTY LINE TO BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 31. TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 24 EAST. SUB-DISTRICT #3; BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF EAGLES NEST ROAD ONE HALF MILE EAST OF THE JUNCTION OF EAGLES NEST ROAD AND U.S. HIGHWAY 27-441, RUN DUE SOUTH TO A POINT WHICH IS DUE EAST OF THE JUNCTURE OF STATE HIGHWAY 468 AND COUNTY ROAD 2-5105, THEN RUN DUE EAST TO THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 19 SOUTH, RANGE 24 EAST; THENCE RUN DUE NORTH TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 24 EAST: THENCE RUN WEST ALONG NORTH LINES OF SECTION 36, 35, AND 34, TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 24 EAST TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PROVIDING FOR MUNICIPALITIES TO ELECT TO JOIN SAID DISTRICT: CREATING A NORTHWEST FIRE DISTRICT BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL COMMISSIONERS TO GOVERN SAID DISTRICT: PROVIDING FOR APPOINTMENT OF FIRE CONTROL COMMISSIONERS BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR SAID DISTRICT TO BE ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FIRE PROTECTION IN THE ABOVE DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR A TAX TO BE ASSESSED AND LEVIED AGAINST THE TAXABLE REAL AND TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY WITHIN SAID DISTRICT, SAID TAX NOT TO EXCEED ONE MIL ON THE DOLLAR OF ASSESSED VALUATION; AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL COMMISSIONERS TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES IN SAID DISTRICT: AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL COMMISSIONERS TO CONTRACT WITH VARIOUS AGENCIES AND ENTITIES TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION; LIMITING SAID BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL COMMISSIONERS FROM PLEDGING, HYPOTHECATING OR ENCUMBERING TAX MONIES OF SAID DISTRICT EXCEPT THOSE OF THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR; AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL COMMISSIONERS TO ENTER INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER VARIOUS AGENCIES AND ENTITIES FOR PURPOSES OF MUTUAL AID; PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL AUDIT OF SAID DISTRICT FUNDS; GRANTING THE SAID DISTRICT THE POWER TO ACCEPT GIFTS, PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, urged the Northwest Fire District to also submit their list of proposed Fire District Commissioners to the Board prior to the next regular meeting on January 15, 1980.
ORDINANCES/FIRE DISTRICTS
At 10:45 a.m., the Chairman announced the advertised time had arrived for the Public Hearing regarding consideration for adoption of an Ordinance creating the Bassville Fire District.
It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand and had appeared in the December 18th, and 26th editions of the Leesburg/Commercial.
The Chairman invited anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition of the proposed Ordinance to do so.
Mrs. Janet Hall, Mrs. Cathy Berney, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Davidson, and Robert Gray, spoke to the Board in support of the proposed Ordinance.
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, recommended the Proposed Bassville Fire District tax only one (1) mil rather than the advertised one and one half (1 l/2) mil.
Mr. Johnson, Bassville Fire Department, informed the Board that the one and one half (1 l/2) mil was necessary to allow the District to immediately hire some full-time employees rather than rely entirely on volunteers.
Mr. Richard Seuffert, addressed the Board on behalf of Mid Florida Lakes and requested the Mid Florida Lakes area be deleted from the proposed Ordinance to allow Mid Florida Lakes to maintain their own fire protection as they have done in the past.
Mr. L. W. Connor, Bassville Park, addressed the Board to express his opposition to the proposed Ordinance. Mr. Connor feels the proposed district is too large and cannot be serviced properly.
Chief Busk, Bassville Fire Department, advised the Board that sub-stations would be built. to allow more efficient service.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board deleted the legal description covering the Mid Florida Lakes Mobile Home Park from the proposed ordinance, and placed the Ordinance on the floor for its first and only reading by title only:
AN ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE 125 CREATING THE BASSVILLE FIRE DISTRICT IN LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA COMPRISED OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY ALL LOCATED IN LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA: SECTIONS 18, 19, NORTH l/2 of 30, 4, 5, 6, 7, OF TOWNSHIP 19 S, RANGE 26 E., SECTIONS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, THE NORTHEAST l/4 AND ALL THAT PROPERTY LYING NORTH OF THE DEAD RIVER IN 25, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 OF TOWNSHIP 19 S., RANGE 25 E., SECTIONS 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 OF TOWNSHIP 18 S., RANGE 25 E., SECTIONS 19, 20, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 OF TOWNSHIP 18 S., RANGE 26 E., AND SECTION 28 WEST OF LAKE YALE OF TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 26 EAST. LESS AND EXCEPT De-ANZA MID FLORIDA LAKES MOBILE HOME PARK FURTHER DESCRIBED AS: THE EAST 390.39 FEET OF THE NORTHWEST l/4 OF THE NORTHWEST l/4, LESS RIGHT OF WAY OF SEABOARD COASTLINE RAILROAD AND LESS RIGHT OF WAY OF STATE ROAD NO. 44 IN SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 19 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST, IN LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA. AND THE SOUTH 833.24 FEET OF THE WEST 390.39 FEET OF THE EAST 780.78 FEET OF THE NORTHWEST l/4 OF THE NORTHWEST l/4 OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 19 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST, IN LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA. AND THE WEST 539.22 FEET OF THE NORTHWEST l/4 OF THE NORTHWEST l/4, LESS RIGHT OF WAY OF SEABOARD COASTLINE RAILROAD AND LESS RIGHT OF WAY OF STATE ROAD NO. 44, SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 19 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST, IN LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA. AND THE NORTHEAST l/4 OF THE NORTHWEST l/4, LESS THAT PART THEREOF INCLUDED IN THE FIRST ADDITION TO HAINES CREEK HEIGHTS, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 13, PAGE 54, PUBLIC RECORDS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA; ALSO LESS THE EAST 30 FEET OF THE SAID NORTHEAST l/4 OF THE NORTHWEST l/4; ALSO LESS THE RIGHT OF WAY OF THE SEABOARD COASTLINE RAILROAD; ALSO LESS THE RIGHT OF WAY OF STATE ROAD NO. 44 IN SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 19 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST, IN LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA. AND THE SOUTH l/2 OF THE NORTHWEST l/4 OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 19 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST, IN LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, LYING NORTH OF THE CENTERLINE OF THE PRESENT MAIN CHANNEL OF HAINES CREEK, LESS LOTS 111 TO 136, INCLUSIVE, AND TRACT "A" AND "CANAL RIGHT OF WAY" IN THE FIRST ADDITION TO HAINES CREEK HEIGHTS, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 13, PAGE 54, PUBLIC RECORDS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA. AND A PART OF THE SOUTHEAST l/4 OF THE NORTHWEST l/4 OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 19 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST, IN LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST l/4 OF THE NORTHWEST l/4 OF SAID SECTION RUN SOUTH 0 DEGREES 23' WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST l/4 OF THE NORTHWEST l/4 OF SAID SECTION A DISTANCE OF 920 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 123 IN FIRST ADDITION TO HAINES CREEK HEIGHTS ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 13, PAGE 54, PUBLIC RECORDS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA. TO A POINT WHICH IS THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT HEREIN DESCRIBED; FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING RUN THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 37' WEST 150 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 64 DEGREES WEST A DISTANCE OF 50 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY AT RIGHT ANGLES WITH THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE TO THE CENTER OF THE CANAL AS SHOWN UPON SAID PLAT OF FIRST ADDITION TO HAINES CREEK HEIGHTS; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE CENTER OF SAID CANAL TO THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST l/4 OF THE NORTHWEST l/4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF 247 THE SOUTHEAST l/4 OF THE NORTHWEST l/4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST l/4 OF SAID SECTION TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST l/4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. AND LOTS 116, 118, 119, 120, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 131, 132, 133, 134 AND TRACT "A", ALL IN THE FIRST ADDITION TO HAINES CREEK HEIGHTS, A SUBDIVISION IN LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 13, PAGE 54, PUBLIC RECORDS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TOGETHER WITH "CANAL RIGHT OF WAY" SHOWN BETWEEN LOTS 136 AND 137 OF SAID PLAT BOOK 13, PAGE 54. AND THAT PART OF THE NORTH 3/4 OF THE EAST l/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 LYING NORTH AND EAST OF MAIN CHANNEL OF HAINES CREEK, IN SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 25 EAST, IN LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA. AND THE EAST l/2 OF THE NORTHEAST l/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST l/4 OF THE NORTHEAST l/4 AND THE EAST l/4 OF THE NORTHEAST l/4 OF THE NORTHEAST l/4, LESS THE RIGHT OF WAY OF STATE ROAD NO. 44, IN SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 19 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST, IN LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA. AND PARCEL NO. 1: THAT PART OF THE WEST l/2 OF THE EAST l/2 OF THE NE l/4 OF THE NE l/4 OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 19 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST, IN LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, LYING SOUTH OF THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF STATE ROAD NO. 44. AND PARCEL NO. 2: THAT PART OF THE EAST l/4 OF THE WEST l/2 OF THE EAST l/2 OF THE NE l/4, LYING SOUTH OF THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF STATE ROAD NO. 44, IN SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 19 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST, IN LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA. AND PARCEL NO. 3: THAT PART OF THE WEST 3/8 OF THE EAST l/2 OF THE NE l/4 OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 19 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST, IN LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, LYING SOUTH OF THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF STATE ROAD NO. 44. AND PARCEL NO. 4: THE W l/2 OF THE EAST l/2 OF THE SE l/4 OF THE NE l/4 OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 19 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST, IN LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA. EXCEPTING FROM THE ABOVE THE WEST 250 FEET OF THE NORTH 158 FEET OF THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST l/4 OF THE NORTHEAST l/4 OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 19 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST IN LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, LYING SOUTH OF THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF STATE ROAD NO. 44. AND THE NORTH 200 FEET OF THE W 170 FEET OF THE NW l/4 OF THE NW l/4, LESS ROW OF SCL RR AND SR 44, IN SEC. 1, TWP. 19S, RGE. 25 E, IN LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROVIDING FOR MUNICIPALITIES TO ELECT TO JOIN SAID DISTRICT; CREATING A BASSVILLE FIRE DISTRICT BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL COMMISSIONERS TO GOVERN SAID DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR APPOINTMENT OF FIRE CONTROL COMMISSIONERS BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR SAID DISTRICT TO BE ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FIRE PROTECTION IN THE ABOVE DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR A TAX TO BE ASSESSED AND LEVIED AGAINST THE TAXABLE REAL AND TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY WITHIN SAID DISTRICT, SAID TAX NOT TO EXCEED ONE AND ONE-HALF MILS ON THE DOLLAR OF ASSESSED VALUATION; AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL COMMISSIONERS TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES IN SAID DISTRICT; AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL COMMISSIONERS TO CONTRACT WITH VARIOUS AGENCIES AND ENTITIES TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION; LIMITING SAID BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL COMMISSIONERS FROM PLEDGING, HYPOTHECATING OR ENCUMBERING TAX MONIES OF SAID DISTRICT EXCEPT THOSE OF THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR; AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL COMMISSIONERS TO ENTER INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER VARIOUS AGENCIES AND ENTITIES FOR PURPOSES OF MUTUAL AID; PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL AUDIT OF SAID DISTRICT FUNDS; GRANTING THE SAID DISTRICT THE POWER TO ACCEPT GIFTS, PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ORDINANCES/FIRE DISTRICTS
At 11:00 a.m., the Chairman announced the advertised time had arrived for the Public Hearing regarding consideration for adoption of an Ordinance creating the South Lake Fire District.
It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand and had appeared in the December 18th and 26th editions of the Leesburg/Commercial.
The Chairman invited anyone who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition of the proposed Ordinance to do so.
Mr. Frank Meade, Mr. Larry Stall, and Madge Sedad, addressed the Board in support of the proposed Ordinance.
Mrs. Ruth Ray, Clermont, expressed her appreciation for her it to be an impossible task to provide fire protection service for ranch lands, therefore it would not be of any benefit to ranchers to be taxed for the purpose of fire protection.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Ordinance as advertised, creating the South Lake Fire District.
AN ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE 125 CREATING THE SOUTH LAKE FIRE DISTRICT IN LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA COMPRISED OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY ALL LOCATED IN LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA: ALL THAT PART OF SECTIONS 35 AND 36 OF TOWNSHIP 22 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AND THAT PART OF SECTION 26 WHICH LIES SOUTH OF THE PALATLAKAHA BRIDGE AND SOUTH AND EAST OF S561A, TOWNSHIP 22 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST,LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA. SECTIONS 1 , 2 , 11, 12, 13 AND 14 OF TOWNSHIP 23 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA. ALL THAT PART OF SECTIONS 31 AND 32 OF TOWNSHIP 22 SOUTH, RANGE 26 EAST, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA. ALL THAT PART OF SECTIONS 4, 5, 6 , 7, 8, 9 , 16, 17, 18 AND 21 OF TOWNSHIP 23 SOUTH, RANGE 26 EAST, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROVIDING FOR MUNICIPALITIES TO ELECT TO JOIN SAID DISTRICT; CREATING A SOUTH LAKE FIRE DISTRICT BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL COMMISSIONERS TO GOVERN SAID DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR APPOINTMENT OF FIRE CONTROL COMMISSIONERS BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR SAID DISTRICT TO BE ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FIRE PROTECTION IN THE ABOVE DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR A TAX TO BE ASSESSED AND LEVIED AGAINST THE TAXABLE REAL AND TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY WITHIN SAID DISTRICT, SAID TAX NOT TO EXCEED ONE AND ONE-HALF MILS ON THE DOLLAR OF ASSESSED VALUATION; AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL COMMISSIONERS TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES IN SAID DISTRICT; AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL COMMISSIONERS TO CONTRACT WITH VARIOUS AGENCIES AND ENTITIES TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION; LIMITING SAID BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL COMMISSIONERS FROM PLEDGING, HYPOTHECATING OR ENCUMBERING TAX MONIES OF SAID DISTRICT EXCEPT THOSE OF THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR; AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL COMMISSIONERS TO ENTER INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER VARIOUS AGENCIES AND ENTITIES FOR PURPOSES OF MUTUAL AID; PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL AUDIT OF SAID DISTRICT FUNDS; GRANTING THE SAID DISTRICT THE POWER TO ACCEPT GIFTS, PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
The Board recessed at 12:00 noon for lunch at the Fiesta Restaurant, with the public and press invited on a dutch treat basis. The Board reconvened at 1:45 p.m. for purchasing request.
PURCHASING
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of four dry-cell battery operated 9" square emergency lights for Courtrooms A, B, C, and D, at a cost of $89.50 each or $358.00 plus freight from Orlando.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of one (1) Sharp CS-2062, desk top, general purpose calculator for the Personnel Department at the State Contract price of $185.49.
PROPERTY APPRAISER
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried, the Board approved the request of Ed Havill, Property Appraiser for a speaker phone attachment for his SL 1 telephone, located in his office.
Commr. Carson abstained from the vote due to his involvement with the Telephone Company.
MEETINGS
Mr. Watkins, Clerk, read a memorandum to the Board from Senator Vince Fechtel, Jr., Lake County Delegation Chairman, advising the Lake County Legislative Delegation will meet for a public hearing and work session on January 28, 1980 at 4:00 p.m., at Eustis City Hall, and on February 5, 1980 at 4:00 p.m., at Clermont City Hall.
INSURANCE/NURSING HOME
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman's signature on Exclusion of Specified Premises or Operations (Lake Memorial Nursing Home) pertaining to policy with Holstein, Church & Pickering.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/COUNTY EMPLOYEES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Sherry Puckett, Acting Personnel Director, to attend an Insurance Course at Lake Sumter Community College. Tuition expenses, including books, to be reimbursed upon successful completion of course.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Discussion occurred regarding the office space occupied by the Lake County Chamber of Commerce. The Board felt this should be discussed when Mr. Ford, County Attorney, is present.
CODE VIOLATIONS
PUBLIC HEARING ZV 80-6 Mr. Larry J. Colvin
Mr. Larry J. Colvin was present to discuss this case with the Board. Mr. Colvin agreed to allow the Code Enforcement Officer to inspect his property.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board postponed this case for 30 days (February 5, 1980), to allow the inspection of Mr. Colvin's property.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV 79-140 Donald Wayne Howard
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. Howard in violation of Ordinance #1970-l, and granted him 30 days to come into compliance.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV 80-4 Jack C. Ramey
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board postponed this case for 30 days (February 5, 1980, upon the recommendation of the Zoning Department.
COUNTY PROPERTY
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board referred the 1980 Renewal Applications for County owned property to the Clerk to identify each parcel and return to the Board for signature authorization.
The motion also included the Tangible Personal Property Tax Return to be reviewed by the Clerk.
Must be completed prior to March 1, 1980.
CONTRACTS & AGREEMENTS & LEASES
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board referred the Lease agreement between Lake County and Parole & Probation (Department of Corrections) to the Building Committee for review of rates.
FIRE DISTRICTS
Commr. Burhans stated Mr. E. R. Jelsma had requested to be added to the list for the Pasco Fire District Commissioners to be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Discussion occurred regarding the Lake County Chamber of Commerce and the office space they now occupy, which is owned by Lake County.
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated the Attorney General's Opinion clearly stated that the Board cannot provide space for the Chamber purposes.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board directed Mr. Ford to advise the Chamber of Commerce of the Attorney General's Opinion and it would be necessary for the Chamber to begin to locate new office space as soon as possible.
APPOINTMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board appointed Commr. Windram to continue as Chairman of the Ad-Hoc Committee for the Resort Tax.
CONTRACTS & AGREEMENTS & LEASES/FAIRGROUNDS/CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board clarified previous action taken to cancel the agreement between the Board of County Commissioners and the lake County Chamber of Commerce for management of the Fairgrounds (Expo Facility), effective December 31, 1979.
ZONING/MUNICIPALITIES
The Board referred a letter from the City of Leesburg requesting consideration of a request by Wesley H. Swarthout for a Special Exception Use Permit on property annexed into the City.
TRAVEL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CETA
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel to Tallahassee for the purpose of CETA Audits. Those attending are: Chris Ford, County Attorney; Tom Schley, CETA Administrator; Jimmie Jones, CETA; Mr. Watkins, Clerk; Harry Spooner, Clerk's Office; and Mary Ann DePetrillo, County Attorneys Office. Travel scheduled for Thursday, January 10, 1980.
MVI STATIONS/RESOLUTIONS
Commr. Deems presented a letter from Mr. Brown, Vehicle Safety Inspection Association of Florida and a copy of a Resolution requesting the Lake County Board to support an increase in fees for motor vehicle inspection.
The Board directed a letter be written to Mr. Brown stating the resolution and letter had been presented to the Board for study, however, no action was taken at this time.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 3:25 p.m.
C.A. “Lex” Deems, Chairman
James C. Watkins, Clerk