A REGULAR MEETING OF THE LAKE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
February 19, 1980
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, February 19, 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; Thomas J. Windram, Glenn Y. Middleton, James R. Carson, Jr., and Glenn C. Burhans. 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 was led by Commr. Carson.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES/RESOLUTIONS/LAWS & LEGISLATION
Dr. Tom Langley appeared before the Board to report on the Emergency Medical System in Lake County. He advised the Board that the East Central Florida Regional Emergency Medical Systems Council was in the process of applying for a Federal Grant in the amount of $900,000 for training, equipment, etc. However, Dr. Boyd, in Washington, feels the system needs certain changes such as a central trauma center. Dr. Langley stated REMSCO disagrees and will not change the present system with or without the grant.
Dr. Langley requested a letter or resolution from the Board in support of the present Emergency Medical System stating the Board is acquainted with the present system and has no complaints nor sees any need for change.
After much discussion, on a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board directed Mr. Ford, County Attorney to draw up a resolution as requested.
Dr. Langley also requested the Board sign a resolution opposing proposed House Bills 272 and 273, relating to the supervision of paramedics being handled through a corporation or hospital rather than under the direction of a physician.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board directed Mr. Ford, County Attorney, to draw up the necessary resolution in opposition to House Bills 272 and 273. A copy of the resolution to be sent to the proper House and Senate Committees and to the State Association of County Commissioners.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for waiver of improvement requirements and plan requirements of the Subdivision Regulations - Section 62 for Edward J. Volkman, Lady Lake Area, District #l, Case #80-11.
BONDS-MOBILE HOME
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Lloyd J. Brink, Sr., Bassville Park Area, District #l, to live in a mobile home on the same piece of property on which his conventional dwelling is 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.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Charles and Ruth Davis, Mt. Plymouth/Wekiva River Area, District #4, to live in two (2) existing travel trailers on the same piece of property on which his conventional dwelling is being built, subject to the proper bond being posted and with the understanding the two (2) travel trailers will be removed immediately upon the completion of the conventional dwelling or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners.
GRANTS -COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT/PLANNING
DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried, the Board authorized the installation of a telephone in the Sorrento Rehab Office and the Chairman's signature on a letter to the telephone company requesting same.
Commr. Carson abstained from the discussion and vote due to his affiliation with the telephone company.
APPOINTMENTS - PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board appointed Mr. C. S. Pettyjohn, District #4; Mr. Ray Robbins, District #2 and Mr. C. L. Merritt, District #3 to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Commr. Windram advised the Board he had received a letter of resignation from Steve Vaughn, Planning and Zoning Commission.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted Mr. Vaughn's resignation and directed a letter of commendation be written to Mr. Vaughn.
COMMUNICATIONS/ROADS - COUNTY, STATE
The Board acknowledged receipt of a corrected letter from the Naval Research Laboratory Underwater Sound Reference Division, Orlando. The Board felt there could be no change in their action of February 12, 1980, not to participate in building the requested road.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the minutes of January 22, 1980, as amended and corrected.
NURSING HOME
Commr. Burhans presented a request from Mr. Strickland, Nursing Home Administrator, for remodeling to be done at the Nursing Home.
The Board referred the request to the Building Committee for further review and recommendations to the Board.
PUBLIC HEALTH
Commr. Burhans presented a request from Dr. Atkinson, Lake County Health Department, for additional space. Commr. Burhans stated he had received a letter from Dr. Atkinson indicating the State would contribute $12,000.00 towards the proposed construction, which the County would withhold from their Health Department appropriation.
The Board referred the request for additional space to the Building Committee for further review and recommendations. Mr. Ford, County Attorney, was directed to check into the letter from Dr. Atkinson concerning the $12,000.00 contribution by the State.
PERSONNEL/COUNTY EMPLOYEES
At this time Sherry Puckett, Acting Personnel Director, presented the following four applicants for the position of Personnel Director:
1. Mr. Bob Soukup - Eustis
2. Mr. Paul Siebert Wilson - Deltona
3. Mr. Norman Franklin Cates - Ocala
4. Mr. Glenn Timmons - Altamonte Springs
After interviewing each of the applicants, on a notion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the employment of Mr. Glenn Timmons as Personnel Director at a salary of $15,031 a month probationary period.
COMMISSIONERS
Commr. Windram asked to be excused from the meeting at 11:15 A.M. to attend a funeral.
TRAVEL/AGRICULTURE CENTER
Commr. Burhans presented a travel request for Janice Miller, Home Economics Program Leader, to attend a Study Tour - Terminal Markets and Commodity Exchange (out of state), March 20 through March 28, 1980.
After discussion, the Board directed Commr. Burhans to check further on the necessity of the travel and bring back to the Board at the next regular meeting.
FIRE DISTRICT/APPOINTMENTS
On motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board appointed the following as Commissioners for the South Lake Fire District:
FOUR YEAR TERM TWO YEAR TERM
Frank Meade Art Morrell
Dr. E. A. Moherek Larry Stahl
W. H. Rausch
Commr. Burhans was not present for the vote.
Commr. Burhans returned to the meeting.
Commr. Burhans directed each of the appointed Fire Commissioners be telephoned as well as a letter sent to advise them of their appointment.
MEETINGS/MUNICIPALITIES
Commr. Deems reported to the Board concerning a meeting with himself, Mr. Watkins, Clerk, Mr. Ford, County Attorney, Burton Brown, and Calvin Glidewell, both of the City of Leesburg, regarding the request of the City of Leesburg for assistance in funding for Leesburg Airport improvements.
It was the feeling of the Board that the airport serves all of Lake County and is an asset to the area.
Mr. Ford stated he felt the County could provide the assistance in funding, if, in fact, the improvements proved to be for a public purpose.
The total request of $110,000.00, a portion of which would be repaid to the County by DOT ($55,000), and $27,500 from the City of Leesburg, would leave the County contributing only $27,500.
The Board was favorable of the proposal.
COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Gunard Brautcheck, Eustis, and Mr. John J. Carey, Umatilla, appeared before the Board to discuss problems occurring with Hick's Ditch. They stated the ditch is no longer adequate to handle the water shed run off.
After much discussion, the Board directed Commr. Burhans to work with Mr. Carey and Mr. Brautcheck to resolve the problem.
Mr. Brautcheck stated he would provide copies of the necessary easements to Mr. Ford, County Attorney, to allow Mr. Ford to check for legal access.
RECESS AND REASSEMBLY
At 12:00 noon, the Board recessed for lunch at the Park Restaurant with the public and press invited on a dutch-treat basis. The Board reassembled at 2:00 P.M. for Public Works Agenda.
ROAD CLOSINGS - EDGEWOOD DRIVE
It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand and had appeared in the January 30 and February 6, 1980 editions of The Leesburg/Commercial.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the vacation of Edgewood Drive and lots described as follows:
All of Edgewood Drive between Haynes Road and Lake Unity
Road and Lots 7, 9, 10, 11, in the Plat of Lakeview Heights Subdivision as recorded in Plat Bood 12, Page 48, of the Public Records of Lake County, Florida.
ROAD CLOSINGS - PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Mr. J. F. Sparks, Sr. to advertise to vacate part of a street in Rod 'N Reel Club Subdivision and Sparks Rod 'N Reel Marina.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to advertise to vacate part of Mascotte Hills Subdivision, Hibiscus Road and Woodland Avenue.
COMMUNICATION - YALE RETREAT MOBILE HOME VILLAGE
Discussion occurred regarding the drainage problem in Yale Retreat Mobile Home Village. Mr. Willett, Director of Development and Public Works, informed the Board the only solution the department could arrive at would be to place approximately 240' feet of pipe from the Powers property to the canal. Mr. Willett stated he does not recommend this solution due to the maintenance problems which would occur.
Mr. Wicks, Acting Pollution Director, noted it would be impossible to re-route the water flow to the north into the marsh lands due to the land elevation being approximately three (3) inches higher in the marsh than the present ditch, which would cause the water to back flow.
Commr. Deems suggested the people of the area discuss the suggested solution and notify the Board of their decision concerning financial assistance.
Commr. Carson noted each property owner on each side of the canal should consider giving an easement to allow the County to get on the property to place the pipe and also to maintain the pipe.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the replacement and maintenance of a culvert on Lightfoot Road in Astor, a public easement. The proper size to be determined by Soil Conservation. Request made by Mr. Ralph Reider.
SEWER TREATMENT PLANTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved a sprayfield and treatment plant location for Wertz Sportsman Camp Addition, upon the recommendation of Ted Wicks, Acting Pollution Director.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ESCROW AGREEMENTS/FUNDS-TRANSFER
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson 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 $27,008.70.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the partial payment from Citrus Cove escrow account to Citrus Cove, Inc., in the amount of $10,700.46.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the transfer of $1,515.00 from Cherry Laurel Estates escrow account to Road and Bridge Fund.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved partial payment to Leecon, Inc., in the amount of $59,130.18 from revenue sharing for Limit and Pine Streets.
The motion also included the approval and Chairman's signature on Change Order No. 1 for Project #3-80, Limit Avenue, to Leecon, Inc., in the amount of $466.00.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment to Springstead and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $430.76 for professional services rendered regarding Permit Application to D.E.R. for Astatula.
LANDFILLS/COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Willett, Director of Development and Public Works Department, advised the Board he had researched the request of Mr. Dewey Mason for a resource and recovery permit to operate out of the Lake County landfills. Mr. Willett stated there are no other counties allowing this type of operation and he strongly recommends Lake County deny the request.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request of Dewey Mason for a resource & recovery permit and directed Mr. Willett to advise Mr. Mason in writing of the Board's decision.
FUNDS - GENERAL
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign the Voucher for Transfer of Funds from DOT for Project #7-80 Hawthorne Flashing Beacon, in the amount of $7,500.00.
RESOLUTIONS/SIGNS-SPEED LIMITS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved a 45 MPH speed limit on 19A (Dora Avenue).
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved a 30 MPH speed limit on Picciola Cut-off #l-5508.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved a 35 MPH speed limit from the intersection of 466A and 466B, four tenths of a mile north; also a 35 MPH speed limit from the intersection of Eagles Nest Road #l-6611 and C-466B, one tenth of a mile south, and that the remaining portion of the road be posted with a 45 MPH speed limit.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved a 35 MPH speed limit on C-435, Mt. Plymouth for the entire length from SR 46 to Orange County line.
ROADS - COUNTY, STATE
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the release of road reservations from DOT as contained in the following deed numbers:
#02-21684 - all but 30 ft. from centerline of Tenth Street in City of Clermont. Department has letter of recommendation from City.
#896 - all but 25 ft. from centerline of Kentucky Avenue in City of Umatilla. Department has letter of recommendation from City.
#1808 - all but 25 ft. from centerline of Caroline Street in City of Tavares. Department has letter of recommendation from City.
#1982 - all but 33 ft. from centerline of Adams Street and Dixie Highway.
#2341 - all but 33 ft. from centerline of Prestwick Avenue and Duxbury Avenue.
#1733 - all right-of-way concerning the W l/2 of Tract 24 in the Plat of Groveland Farms in Section 25, Township 22S, Range 24E, Lake County, Florida.
#2027 - all but 35 ft. from centerline of Rockingham Avenue and all but 25 ft. from centerline of Norka Street in City of Tavares. Department has letter of recommendation from City.
#1474 - all but 35 ft. from centerline of Lake Avenue and all but 25 ft. from centerline of Maude Street in City of Tavares. Department has letter of recommendation from City.
#2206 - all but 33 ft. from centerline of Tuscanooga Road, Hibiscus Road, Lotus Path and Woodland Avenue.
#2798 - all but 33 ft. from centerline of Shawnee Street and Westmoreland Street.
#2800 - all but 33 ft. from centerline of Timuquana Avenue.
#2654 - all but 33 ft. from centerline of Lido Avenue.
#2551 - all but 33 ft. from centerline of Golden Valley Street.
#515 - all but 33 ft. from centerline of Eagle Nest Road.
DEEDS/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted, for recording, right-of-way deeds from John M. Kennedy, Elizabeth Woolson, Elizabeth Carpenter Stephenson and Carl Stephenson, her husband, and W. B. Aydekette; and Drainage Easement Deed from W. B. Aydekette for Webster Hill Road #5-7871.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board accepted a right-of-way deed from the City of Umatilla, Paul W. Bryan and Opal H. Bryan, his wife, and Lloyd H. Sells and Leola H. Sells, his wife, for DR #5-7867.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board accepted a corrective Quitclaim Deed from Malcolm McCall and Virginia Getford, as Trustees Under the Last Will and Testament of Charlotte A. Nelson, deceased.
COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC WORKS
Discussion occurred regarding the request of the Florida Highway Patrol to purchase gasoline from the County, to be paid on a billing basis. Mr. Willett, Director of Development and Public Works, recommended the County allow the request.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request, subject to proper control and availability of gasoline.
AGREEMENT-CONTRACTS-LEASES/RESOLUTIONS/ROADS-COUNTY, STATE
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the agreement between the U. S. Forest Service and Lake County. The County agrees to maintain Forest Road 72 (l/1/2 miles, south of Hwy 445) and Forest Road 40 (2 miles north from Hwy 42), in exchange for a clay pit on Forest Road 88.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board authorized a resolution be drawn up regarding the agreement with the U. S. Forest Service regarding the clay pit.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the rental of a Gradall for a period of approximately five (5) weeks by the Road and Bridge Department. The County will furnish the fuel. Rental for Gradall will be $1,440.00.
BIDS - ROADS - COUNTY, STATE
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board awarded the bid to Square G. Construction Company, low bidder, in the amount of $122,160.35 for Project #8-80, Veech Road (CR #2-4706), Design Build Lump Sum. To be paid by Revenue Sharing Funds.
LICENSES & PERMITS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried, the Board approved the following Utility & Driveway Permits:
PERMIT # PERMITTEE PURPOSE ROAD #
2-441, Orange-Co of Florida, Inc., Irrigation Pipe, C-551
4-442, Lake Saunders, Inc., Water Line, 4-4260
2124, Florida Telephone Corp., Buried Cable, 1-7612
2125, Florida Telephone Corp., Buried Cable, 3-4539
2126, Florida Telephone Corp., Buried Cable, C-25
2127, Florida Telephone Corp., Buried Cable, 5-8377
2128, Florida Telephone Corp., Buried Cable, 1-3312
2129, Florida Telephone Corp., Buried Cable, C-470
2130, Florida Telephone Corp., Buried Cable, 2-2503
2131, Florida Telephone Corp., Buried Cable, 2-2605
2132, Florida Telephone Corp., Buried Cable, C-48
2133, Florida Telephone Corp., Buried Cable, C-33
2134, Florida Telephone Corp., Buried Cable, 3-1038
2135, Florida Telephone Corp., Buried Cable, 1-4124
2136, Florida Telephone Corp., Buried Cable, l-4523
DRIVEWAY PERMITS
PERMIT # PERMITTEE ROAD #
l-767, C. M. Nix, Sr., l-5340
l-768, C. M. Nix, Jr., l-5340
l-769, James Ambrose, l-5332
PERMIT # PERMITTEE ROAD #
l-770, Larry I. Smith, l-7807
5-771, Matsche Construction Company, C-439
4-772, Steve Cooley, Jr., 4-4187
2-773, James A. Pollet, 2-2005
4-774, Matsche Construction Company, 4-4668
4-775, Kenneth K. Harrman, Melody Lane
4-776, Millman Ingraham, 4-3885
3-777, Albert N. Denton, 3-0542
l-778, W. P. Hayes, 1-5136
4-779, Lester Kalmanson (Lesbar Enterprises), 4-779
3-780, R. E. Allison, 3-0848
l-781, Carl Ludecke, l-6008
l-782, Harry L. Sullivan, l-5435
3-783, William H. Carrier, 3-1447
4-784, Joseph L. Knowles, C-437
3-785, Joseph A. Bugman, 3-0847
4-786, Gordon E. Boyd, C-437
4-787, Michael Minich, 1-6313
l-788, Belmont Homes, Inc., 5-7968
l-789, Norman Smith, Overton Drive
3-790, Robert Ringsmith, 3-3261
3-791, William Hein, 3-3261
l-792, Carol Chaney Walburn, l-7807
l-793, Miller-Jones, Inc., C-468
l-794, Farm Store, C-449
Commr. Carson abstained from the discussion and vote due to his affiliation with the telephone company.
NURSING HOME/PURCHASING
Discussion occurred regarding the generator for the Nursing Home which was approved at a previous meeting. Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated there is apparently a requirement of an automatic cut-off switch on the generator, which would cost an additional $1,869.37.
Mr. Ford indicated Sandy Minkoff was researching the matter and will advise the Board shortly.
BONDS - CONTRACTOR
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Contractor Bonds and Cancellations as listed below:
BONDS
302-80 W. 0. McDermid, Sr. d/b/a The Clifton Cor. (Electrical)
1185-80 Earl G. Hoffman (Electrical)
1427-80 Henry L. Ennen (Electrical)
1803-80 N. F. Williams (Air Conditioning)
1859-80 Robin G. VanSant d/b/a Rogin G. VanSant Drywall
1860-80 The Hayden Company (General)
1862-80 Terry L. Brown (Plumbing)
1863-80 Francis E. Grenier d/b/a Thermal Temp. Inc. (Heating & Air)
1864-80 Dan Way, Inc. (Building)
1865-80 Lance C. Dotson (Class C. Residential)
1866-80 Eric L. Myers (Class B Air Conditioning)
CANCELLATIONS
457-76 G. E. Lee (Electrical)
994-76 Luther R. Buckner
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of warrants 4317 through 4594 for the following accounts:
General Revenue Block Grants
Fine and Forfeiture CETA Title II B
County Transportation Trust Section 8
Title II Anti Recession CETA Title II D
Landfill CETA Title IV
Mosquito Control CETA Title VI
Aquatic Weed CETA VI Projects
CETA Title Admin.
INDIGENTS
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment for the following Indigents:
ADD: Amos Roach for Helen Morgan........................$60.00
ADD: David McDuffie for Christion Taylor................$60.00
CANCEL: Donna Fronek for Paul Fronek....................$60.00
CANCEL: Dillions Lake Dora for Hershal Morgan...........$60.00
FUNDS - TRANSFER
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Budget Transfers:
Pollution Control
Transfer $250.00 from account number 001-537-1-00-46-000-640, "Equipment"
to account number 001-537-1-00-46-000-462, "Maintenance of Equipment".
Reason: Continuing expense of repairs of vehicles.
Auto Inspection
Transfer $50.00 from account number 001-524-l-00-61-300-520, "Operating Supplies"
to account number 00l-524-l-00-61-300-540, "Books, Publications, & Dues".
Reason: Increase in dues over last year.
Expo and Farmers Market
Transfer $9.00 from account number 00l-574-l-00-49-000-230, "Life & Health Insurance"
to account number 001-574-1-00-49-000-250, "Unemployment Compensation".
Reason: Unanticipated claim.
Public Works
Transfer $330.00 from account number 112-541-1-00-61-100-462, "Maintenance of Equipment" to account number 112-541-1-00-61-100-450, "Insurance".
Reason: New commercial floater policy.
Block Grant B-78
Transfer $100.00 from account number 126-554-l-00-18-460-524, "Rehab. Materials"
to account number 126-554-l-00-18-460-430, "Utility Services".
Reason: To cover additional utility costs.
Board Operations
Transfer from the Board Operations to the following individual
departments $1,494.00 from 001-511-1-00-01-010-250, "Unemployment Compensation':
Transfer to the following:
Mosquito Control $110.00 to 116-562-1-00-2g-ll0-250 Unemployment Comp.
Nursing Home $41.00 to 001-562-1-00-37-000-250 Unemployment Comp.
Purchasing 56.00 to 001-513-1-00-15-010-250 Unemployment Comp.
Emergency Serv. 1,078.00 to 001-525-l-00-26-000-250 Unemployment Comp.
Building 209.00 to 001-524-1-00-18-030-250 Unemployment Comp.
Reason: So all departmental costs reflect in that department.
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the February 8, 1980, Traffic-Criminal Department Distribution of Revenue Report.
RESOLUTIONS/SPEED LIMITS - WATERWAYS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the resolution to vacate and rescind the resolutions adopted on December 11 and December 18, 1979, determining speed limits in the Haines Creek area. The new resolution sets a maximum speed limit of 5 miles per hour on the following described inland waterway:
That portion of Haines Creek beginning at the Eastern end of the seawall of property known as Mid-Florida Lakes and extending Northerly to a point approximately l/3 mile North of State Road 44 , in Section 2, Township 19 South, Range 25, East, Lake County, Florida.
JUDGES/TRAVEL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board authorized Judges to expend up to $99.99 for travel expenses (if approved in budget), without Board approval each time.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of registration the amount of $50.00 for Judge W. A. Milton, Jr. for attending and in Educational Meeting of the Conference of County Court Judges held January 30 through February 2, 1980, in Orlando.
PURCHASING/MAINTENANCE
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, advised the Board of a minor contract dispute with Mid State Uniform. Mr. Dixon, Maintenance, and Norma Showley, Purchasing Agent, had entered into a contract with Mid State to purchase smocks for the custodial workers at $440.00. The smocks were received and the majority of them were improperly sized (too small).
Ms. Showley has negotiated a settlement with Mid State Uniform Company to purchase half of the smocks at the cost of $200.00. Some of the smocks will be utilized by the custodial workers and some possibly by animal control.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the settlement as negotiated by Ms. Showley and recommended by Mr. Ford.
SUITS AFFECTING THE COUNTY
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, presented a Stipulation Agreement for the Chairman's signature regarding a zoning violation for Mr. Robert Lewis, Rt. 1, Box 427-C, Leesburg, Florida.
Mr . Ford recommended the County pay the $150.00 due to the fact that the County was partly liable as was Mr. Lewis.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman's signature as recommended by Mr. Ford, County Attorney.
CETA/CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, LEASES
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the revised contract between Lake County CETA and The Epilepsy Association of Central Florida, Inc. regarding the Job Readiness Training Program. Effective date of contract is from November 7, 1979 through May 30, 1980. Lake County CETA to pay a tuition payment of $1,460.00 for each individual enrolled in the program.
FAIRGROUNDS/INSURANCE
Discussion occurred regarding liability insurance for the small vendors at the fairgrounds.
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, will discuss with Don Smalt and bring the matter back to the Board.
SUITS AFFECTING THE COUNTY
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Statement of Account as presented by Mr. Ford, County Attorney, for services rendered in the suit of Lake County - Orange Blossom Fruit Company (Condemnation suit) in the amount of $4,784.75.
EMERGENCY SERVICES .
Commr. Carson referred to a letter directed to Bob Lewis, Emergency Services Director, from the Department of Community Affairs advising as of February 15, 1980, as a result of Federal Emergency Management Agency directive, all expenses in connection with fuel allocation activities will be suspended, including salaries, travel and all other expenses incurred by P&A funded personnel in carrying out the Fuel Allocation Program in your county.
Commr. Carson stated he was advised the date had been changed to March 15, 1980 for the change.
NURSING HOME/GENERATOR
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of a generator with an automatic kick over switch. Cost not to exceed $l0,000.00, to be paid from Nursing Home Building Fund. $l0,000.00 F.O.B., delivered to site.
TRAVEL/POLLUTION CONTROL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Ted Wicks, Acting Pollution Director, to attend a Technical meeting with Local Programs regarding Chapter 17-6, Sewage Works, in Tallahassee on March 4, 1980, at an estimated cost of $160.00. Travel by commercial airlines.
There being no further business to bring to the attention of the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 3:55 P.M.
C. A. "Lex" Deems, Chairman
James C. Watkins, Clerk