A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

January 22, 1980

            The Lake County Board of County Commissioners convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, January 22, 1979, at 9:00 A.M. in the Board of County Commissioners' Meeting Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida. Commissioners present were: C. A. "Lex" Deems, Chairman; Thomas J. Windram, Glenn Y. Middleton, James R. Carson, Jr., and Glenn C. Burhans. Others present were: James C. Watkins, Clerk; Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney's Office, and Pat Goetzen, Deputy Clerk.

            The Invocation was given by Mr. Watkins and the Pledge was led by Commr. Carson.

            FAIRGROUNDS/COUNTY EMPLOYEES

            On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved Jim Watson to fill the position as Grounds Manager for the Fairgrounds at a budgeted salary of $9,000.00 per year ($8,700.00 for a six (6) month probationary period).

            EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES/RESOLUTIONS

            On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved a resolution to be signed by the Chairman, endorsing the East Central Florida Regional Emergency Medical Services System, and the grants applied for by the Regional EMS Council to improve the advanced life support system now being provided.

            PERSONNEL

            Commr. Windram, stated he had received a memorandum from Sherry Puckett, Acting Personnel Director, concerning what position the Board desires to take regarding the acceptance of applications for Personnel Director and Purchasing Director.

            The Board suggested Commr. Windram obtain the budgeted salary amount for each position and bring back before the Board in the afternoon session.

            COUNTY PROPERTY/MUNICIPALITIES/CONTRACTS & AGREEMENTS &

            LEASES

            Commr. Deems read a letter from the City of Leesburg requesting the use of a particular piece of County property for parking purposes during the Art Festival on the 1st and 2nd days of March, 1980.

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the use of the following described property: East Leesburg Subdivision, Blocks G and H. Mr. Ford, County Attorney, to draw up contract on same basis as last year's agreement between the County and the City for the same property and use.

            PROCLAMATION/RESOLUTION

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board proclaimed the week of February 17th through the 23rd, 1980 as "Engineer's Week", and authorized the Chairman to sign said proclamation.

            FIRE DISTRICTS/ELECTIONS

            Discussion occurred regarding voting precincts within the Fire Districts. It was felt there might be some confusion in precincts that are partially in and partially out of the boundaries of the Fire Districts.

            Upon the recommendation of Mr. Ford, County Attorney, it was agreed that each voter should be required to sign an affidavit swearing they are within the specific Fire District. The wording of the affidavit shall reflect that any repercussion would not come back to the Board of County Commissioners or Emogene Stegall, Supervisor of Elections.

            Large maps are to be posted at each precinct showing the boundary lines of the District and the precincts within.

            NURSING HOME/CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, LEASES

            Commr. Burhans reported he had checked with Bonnie Jones and she no longer desires to maintain her position as Consultant Pharmacist with Lake Memorial Nursing Home.

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the contract between James Lumbard, as Consultant Pharmacist, and Lake Memorial Nursing Home. Mr. Lumbard is to be compensated at the rate of $35.00 per month.

            LANDFILLS/PUBLIC WORKS

            Mr. Dewey Mason, Rt. 1, Box 253, Leesburg, appeared before the Board to request a permit be issued to him which would allow him to recover scrap metal from the landfills in Lake County for resale. Mr. Mason stated Lake County would receive a percentage of the amount he would make.

            It was pointed out that other counties were involved in this type of permitting and the Board instructed Mr. Willett to check with some of these counties to see how the matter is being handled, if there are any problems, etc.

            The Board felt the matter should be discussed with the landfill operators of Lake County for their input and instructed Mr. Ford, County Attorney, to check into the legalities of permitting this operation and the regulatory department responsible for this type of permitting.

            The Board advised Mr. Mason he would be contacted concerning the matter as soon as possible.

            EMERGENCY SERVICES

            Commr. Carson informed the Board of information received from the Governor's Office concerning fuel allocation. Fuel allocation determinations must now be made by the County Fuel Allocations Officers. The State will no longer make these determinations concerning recommendations for retail outlets from the State set-aside.

            TRAVEL/EMERGENCY SERVICES

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Robert Lewis, Emergency Services Director, to attend a meeting of the Florida Civil Defense Association on January 15, 1980. Mr. Lewis will be riding with Paul Reid of Volusia County Emergency Services, therefore there will be no travel cost, only per diem.

            MUNICIPALITIES/AUDITS

            Commr. Deems advised the Board of a letter from the City of Leesburg, including preliminary operating and balance statements for the Ambulance and Rescue Service provided under contract by the City.

            MENTAL HEALTH/REPORTS

            Reverend Terry Jackson appeared before the Board to present the District III Mental Health Board, Inc. Annual Report for 1978-1979.

            NURSING HOME/PURCHASING

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of a new 30 KW generator for the Nursing Home. To be paid from Building Fund for Nursing Home or from Contingency.

            JAIL

            Mr. Watkins, Clerk, reported to the Board concerning fire protection in the jail facility. John Dickerson, Architect, who had reviewed the facility, advised that roll out hose at a price of $13,100.00 meets all the safety requirements except pressure per square inch. The hose can be connected to the system now in the New Courthouse Building or a separate system could be put in at an approximate cost of $l0,000.00.

            The Board referred the matter to the Building Committee for their review and recommendations to the Board. The Committee should obtain firm quotes and submit to the Board.

            ZONING/MUNICIPALITIES

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request by the Town of Lady Lake for rezoning property owned by Osbond V. Baggett and Edwin Padgett from the County's RR zoning to the Town of Lady Lake's R-2 zoning to allow multi-family dwellings with a minimum of 4,500 square feet of lot area for each dwelling unit. The property was annexed on June 5, 1978.

            PLANNING DEPARTMENT

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for waiver of improvement requirements and plan requirements of the Subdivision Regulations-Section 62, for Gerald T. Smith - Umatilla Area - District #5 - Case #80-7.

            PLANNING DEPARTMENT

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board approved a request by the City of Leesburg for a Special Exception Use Permit to C-3 zone (County's C-2 zone).

            JAIL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

            Mr. Watkins, Clerk, advised the Board, Western Water Proofing, through their error, had proceeded with the project approved by the Board and also a project which was not approved for angle iron and brick work. The Company completed 60% of the unapproved work at approximately $9,000.00.

            WATER AUTHORITY/ SIGNS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

            On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of the Water Authority for signs for speed limits and information on waterways, to be made in the County sign shop and the cost to be covered by Lake County.

            BONDS-CONTRACTOR

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following new Contractor Bonds and cancellations.

            NEW

            55-80 Charles Lewis (General)

            83-80 James McCutcheon/Tropic Builders, Inc. (General)

            410-80 Kuron McMinn d/b/a Mac Drywall (Drywall)

            666-80 Grover C. Reed, Jr. d/b/a Grover Reed Masonry

            915-80 David Perry d/b/a The Allan Electric Co., Inc. (Electrical)

            1002-80 Lamar Advertising of Central Florida, Inc.

            1032-80 C. Glen Pelfrey (Brick Mason)

            1132-80 James K. Skipper

            1229-80 William H. Vann d/b/a Vann Heating & Air (Heating & Air)

            1506-80 Hubert W. McGinnis d/b/a McGinnis Drywall (Drywall)

            1839-80 Tommy Williams (Cement and Carpentry)

            1847-80 Craig C. Boardman (Tile Setter)

            1850-80 Kenneth Tyres d/b/a All Season's Air Conditioning (Heating & Air)

            1851-80 William F. Horton, Sr. d/b/a Southern Dry Wall (Drywall)

            1852-80 Jeffrey M. Roblyer (Residential Remodeling)


            CANCELLATIONS

            307-68 James A. Livingston d/b/a Durable Products

            1737-78 Reid T. Thomas (Heating & Air)


            REPORTS

            On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the January 11, 1980, Traffic-Criminal Department Distribution of Revenue Report, and the Monthly Status Report from Youth Programs, Inc., covering the periods from October 1, 1978 to December 31, 1979, and the audited financial statements of Waterman Memorial Hospital Association, Inc. for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1979.

            AGREEMENTS-CONTRACTS-LEASES

            On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved a Temporary Emergency Agreement with the City of Minneola providing for the Lake County Animal Control Officer to assist by picking up dogs from the city holding facilities, according to Ordinance 1975-1 Lake County.

            PROPERTY APPRAISER/COUNTY PROPERTY

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the renewal applications for property exemptions on county owned property. Applications to be returned to the Property Appraiser.

            COUNTY EMPLOYEES/FAIRGROUNDS

            On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board authorized salary for Cathy Barnett, Fairgrounds, to be funded by the Board of County Commissioners, rather than the Clerk. The necessary transfer of funds was authorized.

            FIRE DISTRICTS/APPOINTMENTS

            On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board appointed the following as Fire Commissioners for the Mt. Plymouth Fire District:

TWO YEAR TERM                                                   FOUR YEAR TERM

Walton W. Rushing                                                    Mrs. Joan Asmus

Jon D. Callen                                                              Michael G. Stearman

                                                                                    Robert B. Maurer


            CLERK/FINANCE DEPARTMENT

            Mr . Watkins, Clerk, informed the Board, of the employment of Mr. Harold Kopple, who will be joining the Clerk's Staff as Finance Director on or about February 18, 1980. Mr. Kopple is a C.P.A., holds a Masters Degree in Accounting, and is presently employed with the Auditor General's Office.

            POLLUTION CONTROL

            Ted Wicks, Acting Pollution Control Director, appeared before the Board to request endorsement of a Memorandum o f Understanding with the Corp of Engineers. The Memorandum allows Lake County Pollution Department to issue exemptions on projects requiring bulk head or boat docks, through review of the plans and field work, making sure the plans conform with the criteria set forth in the general permitting rule, (Under Public Law 92.500, Clean Water Act) covering boat construction. The Exemptions will be issued in conjunction with the D.E.R. and Water Management District and the Corp of Engineers, however, Lake County will be able to actually issue the exemption and, as long as the Building Permit is obtained, further permitting with D.E.R, Water Management and Corp of Engineers, will not be necessary. Mr. Wicks requests the Board endorse this Memorandum, which had been presented to and endorsed by the Pollution Board of Lake County.

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the proposal as presented by Mr. Wicks, for endorsing the Memorandum of Understanding.

            EMERGENCY SERVICES/COUNTY VEHICLES

            Bob Lewis, Emergency Services Director, requests the Board authorize his use of a County vehicle for transportation. Mr. Lewis advised Commr. Deems he was using his personal vehicle on a mileage basis for Emergency Services Work and was averaging approximately 2000 miles per month.

            No action was taken at this time.

            MUNICIPALITIES/COMMUNICATIONS

            Mr. Claude Smoak, Mayor, City of Clermont, appeared before the Board to discuss the City's need for improvements necessary to provide an adequate supply of safe drinking water, fire protection, and to improve the entire water distribution system. Mr. Smoak advised the Board in the past three (3) years the City had lost three (3) wells due to fecal coliform bacteria levels in excess of Federal Safe Drinking Water Standards and can no longer be utilized.

            The City is now in the process of applying to Farmer's Home Administration for a $1.5 million loan to make the improvements and requests the Board to sign a letter stating the Board has no objections to the water improvements proposed for FmHA funding by the City of Clermont.

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman's signature for the above request.

            Mr. Smoak also presented a proposal to allow the City use of marsh lands owned by the County for effluent waste disposal. Mr. Smoak presented a lease agreement between the City and Lake County and requested the Board sign the agreement.

            Mr. Ford, County Attorney, recommended the lease agreement not be signed until the Pollution Board and Staff could present a report and recommendations concerning this request.

            RECESS AND REASSEMBLY

            At this time, the Board recessed for lunch at the Greenhouse Restaurant with the Public and Press invited on a dutch treat basis. The Board reconvened at 2:00 P.M. for the Public Works Agenda.

            ROAD VACATIONS - PART OF SHIRLEY SHORES ROAD

            Mr. Snyder, adjacent property owner, was present and advised the Board he had no objection to the vacation of the road.

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the vacation of part of Shirley Shores Road described as follows:

The East 33 ft. of Government Lot 1, Section 3, Township 20 South, Range 26 East, Lake County, Florida; also the West 33 ft. of Government Lot 1, Section 2, Township 20 South, Range 26 East, Lake County, Florida, lying North of a line described as follows: From the SE corner of government Lot 1, aforesaid Section 3, run South along the Section Line 174.90 ft. to the point of beginning, run thence East 172 ft. more or less to the waters of Lake Dora and the Point of Ending.


            ROAD VACATIONS - EDGEWOOD DRIVE

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram, the Board approved readvertisement of the vacation of Edgewood Drive Lots 7, 9, 10 and 11. The vacation of the lots will prevent any building permits being granted on those particular lots.

            Mr. Minkoff, Attorney representing the County Attorney, was directed to work with the property owners to prepare the new legal advertisement.

            PUBLIC WORKS/POLLUTION

            Discussion occurred regarding a petition of Yale Canal Civic Club and property owners of Yale Retreat Mobile Home Village regarding a drainage problem.

            Mr. Bill King, President, Yale Retreat Civic Club, appeared before the Board and expressed the concern of the property owners living on or near the canal. He discussed the obnoxious odor and pollution problems they feel are possibly in existence due to the drainage problem.

            Ted Wicks, Acting Pollution Control Director, informed the Board the testing and research done in the canal indicated the bacteria level was normal and there was no indication of any health problems.

            Mr. J. C. Powers, who owns property abutting the canal, was present and stated he would not give the County an easement across his property to reroute the drainage, although the property could be purchased.

            Ms. Ethel Hart, Catherine Yarborough, Mr. Hellinger, and Mr. Harvey Ford, all of Yale Mobile Home Park, spoke to the Board concerning the problem.

            Mr. C. E. Heppberger, President, Lake Improvement Association, advised the Board he was concerned and interested in correcting the source of the problem.

            Commr. Windram asked for what may or may not be viable alternatives for correcting the problems. Ben Benedum, Public Works, gave the following:

            1.         Additional 200' of drainage pipe, which would not reduce the possible pollutants, and there would be no adequate means to maintain the pipes, therefore would not be a solution.

            2.         Holding Pond, which would be adjacent to the rear of lots fronting on Chisholm Trail, therefore the problem would still exist.

            3.         To reroute the ditch to move the water away from the Mobile Home Park would be quite an extensive construction project and the drainage would then run into Lake Yale, however the ditch would have to run across Mr. Powers' property and he has indicated he would not grant an easement for this purpose.

            Mr. Hank Paarup addressed the Board and stated he felt if the bulk head on Mr. Powers' canal was removed it would reduce the water level in that canal and eliminate some of the drainage problem.

            Mr. Buddy Marshall, who owns land to the north of the canal, stated he felt the only possible solution would be to reroute the ditch to the north into marsh lands.

            Commr. Burhans abstained from participation in this particular discussion due to his relationship to Mr. Buddy Marshall.

            On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board referred the problem to Public Works and Pollution Control for further study and to report to the Board on February 19, 1980.

            Commr. Burhans abstained from the vote.

            ZONING VIOLATIONS/COMMUNICATIONS/SUITS AFFECTING COUNTY

            Mrs. Mary Faarup, Yale Retreat Mobile Home Park, asked to be advised of the outcome of a zoning violation concerning Mr. Buddy Marshall which was handled through the court.

            The Board advised Mr. Marshall had put in a cul-de-sac to the requirements and was required to maintain same. Mr. Willett stated he had not received any information to the contrary.

            PLATS/SUBDIVISION

            On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Oak Haven Plat for recording.

            ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SUBDIVISIONS/PUBLIC WORKS

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved partial payment from Royal Trails Unit II Replat escrow account, to Royal Palm Beach Colony, in the amount of $35,622.00.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SUBDIVISIONS/PUBLIC WORKS/CHECKS RECEIVED

            On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the release of $8,034.12 to Otis Chambers from Golden Oaks escrow account. Release subject to waiver and satisfaction from Ocala Pavers Sub Contractors.

            The remainder in this account, $2,631.90, to be transferred to a Maintenance Escrow Account.

            The motion also included to accept a check of Otis Chambers in the amount of $147.48 to be added to the Maintenance Escrow Account, making a total of $2,779.38 in this account, and accept and execute Escrow (Maintenance Agreement.)

            ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment to Springstead and Associates, Inc, in the amount of $2,713.30 for professional services rendered for Permit Application to D. E. R. for Astatula (See Minutes of June 19, 1979).

            ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS

            On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved partial payment to Leecon, Inc. for Project No. 3-80, Pine and Limit Avenues, in the amount of $16,001.10. To be paid from Revenue Sharing Funds.

            ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS/ROADS - COUNTY, STATE

            On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved partial payment on Project No. 254 - 561A, to Superior Asphalt Company, Inc. in the amount of $120,289.02 and final payment in amount of $29,131.23.

            PUBLIC WORKS

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Bill Moorehead to repair Central Drive from Orange Drive to end a one-time maintenance, at a cost of $50.00.

            RESOLUTIONS/SPEED LIMITS

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved a resolution adopting the following speed limits in Silver Beach Heights Subdivision: 25 MPH on Palm Street and 20 MPH on Silver Drive, Sunshine Avenue (#5-7968) , Florida Street, Tarpon Avenue, Dixie Avenue and Beach Street.

            CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS & LEASES/ROADS - COUNTY, STATE

            On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign the Tri-Party Transfer Agreement between DOT and Seaboard Coastline - Railroad Maintenance Agreement, Section 11650 - 6601/6150, 6602, State Road S-468, Lake County; Parcels 2 (2150 and 2602).

            ROADS - COUNTY, STATE

            On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the release of road reservations from DOT as contained in the following deed numbers:

            #2503 - all but 40' from centerline of St. Andrews Drive

            #2516 - all but 33' from centerline of Lochmore Circle

            #2610 - all but 33' from centerline of Exmoor Drive

            #2776 - all but 33' from centerline of Prestwick Avenue

            MUNICIPALITIES/PUBLIC WORKS

            Discussion occurred regarding the request of the Town of Montverde to pave Porter Drive.

            The Board instructed Mr. Willett to write the Town of Montverde and advise that the request would be placed on the priority list for future work.

            MUNICIPALITIES/PUBLIC WORKS/ROADS - COUNTY, STATE

            Discussion occurred regarding the transfer of roads from the City of Eustis to the County.

            On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried, the Board directed Mr. Willett to write the City of Eustis indicating the County will accept all roads except Country Club Road, which is not within the program.

            Commr. Deems was not present for the vote.

            Discussion continued with the representative from the County Attorney's Office, Sandy Minkoff, proposing to meet with the City of Eustis, and get in writing at that time, those road to be transferred back to the City and those the County will accept with the exception of Country Club Road, with the City taking 452A.

            BIDS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board awarded the bid on Project No. 6-80, Astor, Design Build Lump Sum Project to Leecon, Inc., in the amount of $37,113.69.

            On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board awarded the bid on Project No. 7-80, for a Flashing Beacon at SR-25 and Hawthorne Boulevard to Mike Hunter, Inc. in the amount of $7,500.00.

            ROADS - COUNTY, STATE

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved to attempt to obtain right-of-way on Pine Valley Road.

            LICENSES & PERMITS

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Utility and Driveway Permits:

PERMIT #      PERMITTEE              PURPOSE                              ROAD #

 

3-440              Florida Power Corp.   Electric Transmission line      C-561A

3-439              Florida Power Corp.   Electric Transmission line      3-1653

2119                Florida Telephone Corp. Buried cable                       4-4265

2120                Florida Telephone Corp. Buried cable                       4-4366

2121                Florida Telephone Corp.Buried cable crossings         C-466A

2122                Florida Telephone Corp.Buried cable                        2-4800

2123                Florida Telephone Corp.Buried cable                        5-6748

3-436              Sumter Electric Distribution   Line                            3-0539

2-437              Sumter Electric Distribution   Line                            2-2928


DRIVEWAY PERMITS

 

PERMIT # PERMITTEE       ROAD #

 

5-739  William Daniel           5-9786

l-740   All State Homes         l-6304

5-741  All State Homes         C-439

4-742  Tien Hle                      4-4265

3-743  Frank Barnhart           3-1859

3-744  B. C. Williams            C-561

5-745  Kenneth W. Kofahl - KWK Construction      5-5433

5-746  Kenneth W. Kofahl - KWK Construction      5-5433

l-747   Carl Prather                l-5814A

l-748   James Ambrose          l-5814A

l-749   Philip Mastresimone   C-466A

4-750  Vincent J. Milite         Melody Lane

3-751  Robert 0. Blount         3-3143

3-752  Miles Moss                 5-8498

4-753  Thurmond E. Dodson 4-3987 4-4187

3-754  Gilliard & Bedgood                C-561

l-755   Rufus Pace Mobile Home      l-5438

l-756   Habitation Design and Construction  C-25A

l-757   M. E. Donahue                       C-473

l-758   G. S. Nelson                           1-5513

3-759  Thomas Humphrey                 C-439

l-760   Landura Corporation of the South      l-4620

5-761  Matsche Construction             Cedar Lane

3-762  Daniel J. Pool, Sr.                   3-1859

l-763   Kaye Lenhart                          l-6602

5-764  Herb Spell                              5-5437

l-766   Mark D. Cook Builders, Inc.  1-4418

4-737  Betty Jo Spann                        4-4581

4-738  Michael L. Fisher                   4-4161


            Commr. Carson abstained from the vote due to his involvement with the Telephone Company.

            COMMUNICATIONS

            Commr. Burhans advised the Board that people in the Holiday Haven Campsites area in Astor were concerned about possible flooding caused by pipes diverting water off the new road and pond site. The Board directed Ben Benedum, Public Works, to check.

            ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/COUNTY VEHICLES/MAINTENANCE

            On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of a Dodge Panel van at a cost of $4,692.00. Funds to be transferred from Contingency. Vehicle for the use of the Courthouse Maintenance Department.

            COMMUNICATIONS

            The Board referred a letter concerning the speed limits on 19A to Mike Willett for recommendations.

            PERSONNEL/PURCHASING/COUNTY EMPLOYEES

            Discussion occurred regarding the positions of Personnel Director and Purchasing Director. It was the feeling of the Board to publically advertise for these positions, both at a salary of $15,000.00 per year.

            EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES/RESOLUTIONS

            Commr. Windram advised the Board he had received information concerning a Resolution passed earlier in reference to Regional Emergency Medical Services Council and he requested the Board rescind the earlier action.

            On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board rescinded prior action taken approving a Resolution for Regional Emergency Medical Services Council until further information is received.

            CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

            Discussion occurred regarding the billing sent to the Chamber for the additional monies owed to the County from the operation of the Farmers Market prior to the County taking over. The Chamber's calculation came to an approximate figure of $1,322.00.

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the amount as calculated by the Chamber and authorized Commr. Windram to write a letter to the Chamber advising them that the Board would accept their figure. The letter should also address the matter concerning the County's need for the space the Chamber now occupies.

            TRAVEL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Wade Curtis, Public Works, to attend a Seminar on Soil Cement in Atlanta, Georgia, February 4, through February 7, 1980, at a cost of $350.00.

            There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 4:33 P.M.

C. A. "Lex" Deems, Chairman

James C. Watkins; Clerk

PG: 2-14-80: 4:55 P.M.