A REGULAR MEETING OF THE LAKE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

March 11, 1980

            The Lake County Board of County Commissioners convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, March 11, 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: Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; and Pat Goetzen, Deputy Clerk.

            The Invocation was given by Commr. Middleton and the Pledge was led by Commr. Burhans.

            FIRE DISTRICTS/APPOINTMENTS

            On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the letter dated February 6, 1980, from Mr. Joseph Leibold, advising the Board of his resignation as Fire District Commissioner for the Paisley Fire District.

            The Board directed a letter be written for the Chairman's signature, to be sent to Mr. Leibold, indicating acceptance of his resignation.

            MINUTES

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of February 12, 1980, as amended and corrected.

            CONTRACTS-AGREEMENTS-LEASES/MUNICIPALITIES/PURCHASING

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and Clerk to sign the Interlocal Agreement between Lake County and the Town of Astatula providing for cooperative purchasing among Governmental Agencies.

            CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/COUNTY BUILDINGS & GROUNDS

            Commr. Deems advised the Board he had a request from Mr. Robert Soukup, Director, Lake County Chamber of Commerce, and Mr. Colborne, member of the Chamber Board, on behalf of the Chamber, to be allowed to rent the office space which the Chamber presently occupies from the Board. Mr. Soukup advised Commr. Deems the Chamber would be willing to pay rental fees retroactive to the date the Board took over management of the Expo Facilities.

            Commr. Deems stated he advised Mr. Soukup and Mr. Colborne of the County's need for the additional space and that he did not feel it would be possible to allow the rental but he would bring the request to the attention of the Board for discussion.

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce and directed a letter be written for the Chairman's signature advising the Chamber of the denial and strongly urging the Chamber to make every attempt to find new office space by April 1, 1980.

            CONTRACTS-AGREEMENTS-LEASES/MUNICIPALITIES

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the County's participation in receiving fire protection for the Astatula Landfill from the Astatula Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. The cost of the fire protection for a one year period, effective this date, is $60.00.

            ELECTIONS

            Commr. Deems read a letter from Judge W. A. Milton, Jr., Chairman of the Canvassing Board for the March 11, Presidential Primary. The organizational meeting of the Canvassing Board will be held in Judge Milton's Chambers on the third floor of the New Courthouse, on March 12, 1980, at 9:00 A.M. Commr. Deems, Commr. Carson, Commr. Middleton, and Commr. Windram indicated they would be available. Commr. Burhans stated he felt sure he could be present also.

            MENTAL HEALTH/RESOLUTIONS

            Terry Jackson, District III Mental Health Board, appeared before the Board to present the 1980-1981, District III Plan for consideration. Only the portion which specifically applies to Lake County will be presented, however, a copy of the entire plan has been submitted to Commr. Deems.

            Mr. Burt Lacey, Director of Lake Sumter Community Mental Health Center, and Mr. Frank Gurucharri, Program Planner for District III Mental Health Board, also appeared to answer any questions the Board might have.

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and Clerk to sign a resolution approving the portion of the District III Mental Health Plan for 1980-1981 which applies to Lake County.

            ORDINANCE

            At 10:00 A.M. the Chairman announced it was time for the advertised Public Hearing regarding the consideration for adoption of an Ordinance amending the Zoning Regulations of Lake County, Florida, by creating and deleting sections specifically dealing with mobile homes. It was noted the proper proof of publication was on hand and had appeared in the February 21 and 28, 1980 editions of the Sentinel Star.

            At 9:45 A.M. Commr. Deems postponed the 10:00 A.M. advertised Public Hearing for ten (10) minutes. On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Ordinance was placed on the floor for its first and only reading.

            At this time Commr. Carson read the title of the Ordinance as follows:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ORDINANCE 1971-6, BY CREATING SECTIONS 70.38, 70.380, 70.381 WHICH REGULATE THE PLACEMENT AND USE OF MOBILE HOMES IN LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA; BY CREATING SECTION 40.381 TO DEFINE FAMILY; BY AMENDING 40.36 TO DEFINE DWELLING UNIT; BY AMENDING 40.62 TO DEFINE MOBILE HOME; CREATING SECTION 60.110 REGULATING THE USE OF DWELLING UNITS IN AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICTS; DELETING 60.15 AND 60.150 RELATING TO SITE PLAN APPROVAL IN AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICTS; DELETING THOSE PARTS OF 61.110, 645.110, AND 65.110 WHICH REFER TO TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION OF DWELLING UNITS; CREATING 69.110 (CC) ALLOWING DWELLING UNITS FOR CARETAKERS RESIDENCES IN COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS (C-2); DELETING 69.110 (J) ALLOWING MOBILE HOMES AS CARETAKERS RESIDENCES IN CONJUNCTION WITH MOBILE HOME SALES ENTERPRISES; AMENDING 610.110 (T) TO DELETE REFERENCES TO PROHIBITION OF MOBILE HOMES IN LIGHT MANUFACTURING DISTRICTS (LM); DELETING 611.160 (C) WHICH REFERS TO MOBILE HOMES USED AS CARETAKERS RESIDENCES IN HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS (M-1) ; AMENDING 61.210 TO DELETE REFERENCES TO TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION OF DWELLING, RENUMBERING THE DEFINITIONAL SECTIONS, SECTION 40.10 ET SEC TO PROVIDE FOR CONSECUTIVELY NUMBERED DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.


            On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board moved the adoption of said Ordinance, Number 1980-8, as read by title only, on its first and only reading.

            ORDINANCE

            At this time, Commr. Deems announced the advertised time had arrived for the Public Hearing regarding the consideration for adoption of an Ordinance amending the Flood Plain Ordinance of Lake County, Florida, Ordinance 1978-8. It was noted the proper proof of publication was on hand and had appeared in the February 21 and 28, 1980 editions of the Sentinel Star.

            On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Ordinance was placed on the floor for its first and only reading.

            At this time Commr. Windram read the title of the Ordinance as follows:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FLOOD PLAIN ORDINANCE OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ORDINANCE 1978-8, BY AMENDING SECTION 90 VARIANCES, SUBSECTION 90.10 REQUIREMENTS FOR VARIANCE: BY DELETING REFERENCE TO NUMBER OF FEET ABOVE THE ELEVATION OF THE ADJOINING STREET; AND AMENDING SECTION 70 SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREAS, SUBSECTION 70.11C REQUIREMENTS WITHIN SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREAS: TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXCEPTION TO THE FLOOD PROOFING REQUIREMENTS FOR A SEPTIC TANK; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.


            On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board moved the adoption of said Ordinance Number 1980-9, as read by title only, on its first and only reading.

            BIDS/PURCHASING

            On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board awarded Bid #015-80 - for Filled Rip Rap Bags to Golden Triangle Builders, Mt. Dora:

            4-1 mixture....................$2.00 per bag

            5-1 mixture....................$1.88 per bag

            Minimum quantity...............168 bags

            Bid cover through September 11, 1980

            On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the following bids for Asphaltic Concrete for Maintenance Area #2, Bid #016-80:

            Asphalt Pavers (Current Bid in effect now for areas 1 & 3

            through September 30, 1980)

                        Type I..................................$22.00/Ton

                        Type II.................................$21.00/Ton

                        Cold Mix.............................$17.50/Ton

Orlando Paving (Plant Location - Hiawassee Road - Orlando) (Bid prices through September 30, 1980)

                        Type I..................................$29.00/Ton

                        Type II.................................$28.50/Ton

                        Cold Mix.............................$33.50/Ton

            The motion included acceptance of both bids with primary utilization of the bid with Asphalt Pavers and obtaining asphalt from Orlando Pavers only when necessary (FOB).

            BIDS

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the one (1) year extension of the existing contract with Dixie Lime and Stone Company for limerock at $2.50 per ton net F. 0. B. Sumterville as per letter from Dixie Lime & Stone Company dated March 7, 1980.

            The motion also included the acceptance of the 90 day extension of the existing contract with Dave Smith & Company, Fort Lauderdale, for sign blanks. Extension to carry through May 31, 1980.

            BIDS/SIGNS/GRANTS/PURCHASING

            Ms. Showley, Purchasing Agent, advised the Board the Planning Department was working with the cities under a grant approved last year to supply the cities within Lake County with up to date traffic signs. The total number of signs would be 1,428. It is uncertain at this time whether the County Sign Shop would have the available time to assemble the signs and Ms. Showley requested permission to rebid for preassembled signs.

            The Board instructed Ms. Showley to check with Mr. Duval, Sign Shop, and determine if they will be able to assemble the signs and bring the matter back to the Board.

            BONDS - MOBILE HOME

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Howard Johnson, Umatilla Area - District #5, 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.

            GRANTS/PLANNING DEPARTMENT

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman's signature on the Section 8 Existing Housing Program Operating Statement for Fiscal Year 1977 - 1978 and Fiscal Year 1978 - 1979 and Balance Sheet for Fiscal Year 1977 - 1978 and Fiscal Year 1978 - 1979 as prepared by Dennis J. Helms, CPA after completion of a two year audit as required by HUD.

            GRANTS/MUNICIPALITIES

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr.Windram and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman’s signature on the Certificate of Completion on the Mount Dora/Gilbert Park Boat Dock parking lot project.

            BUILDING DEPARTMENT/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

            On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the refund of fees paid for contracting examinations by Roland Belzer, Orlando - $40.00 for a Journeyman Plumber's exam and Jeff Sawicki, Orlando - $50.00 for a Residential Contractor's exam.

            TRAVEL/PERSONNEL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

            On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Sherry Puckett, and Gwen Shaw, both of the Personnel Department, to attend a training workshop on the utilization of Federal Census data and statistics, Thursday, March 13, 1980 in Orlando. Travel would be in a county vehicle, therefore, the only cost would be per diem for lunch.

            TRAVEL/CETA/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

            On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Joy Holland, CETA Staff member, to attend a training workshop on the utilization of Federal Census data and statistics to be held on Thursday, March 13, 1980 in Orlando. Travel to the workshop will be in a county vehicle with the representatives from the Personnel Department, therefore, the only cost would be per diem for lunch, payable from the CETA Administration Contract.

            BUDGETS/ACCOUNTS REFUSED

            Commr. Windram presented an invoice from the North Central Florida Health Planning Council, Inc., Gainesville, for the amount of $8,488. The invoice (letter) indicated the Council understood this amount had been budgeted by this Board for 1979-1980, for the support of the Health Planning Council.

            Discussion occurred regarding the Council's original request received by the Board on May 16, 1979, and discussed at the June 5, 1979, Board meeting. At that time the Board directed a letter be directed to the Council requesting a copy of their proposed budget and a list of their representatives. No reply was received, therefore, no consideration was given to the request for the 1979-80 Budget.

            On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board reaffirmed there had been no consideration given to the request and no amount was budgeted for the Council. The Board directed a letter be written to the Council advising of the Board's position and requesting a list of their representatives and sources from which they receive funding (other cities, etc.) for possible consideration in the future budget.

            MEETINGS

            Commr. Deems reported that the Resort Tax Meetings had been completed and the Committee would meet on Thursday, March 13, 1980, to determine whether the Resort Tax should be placed on the ballot.

            CONTRACTS-AGREEMENTS-LEASES/SHERIFF

            Commr. Burhans presented a lease agreement between the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad Company and Lake County, which he indicated the Sheriff had been paying but says he does not have the amount of the lease ($630.00 per year) in his budget and requests the Board pay the lease amount. The lease covers a triangular shaped parcel of land fronting approximately 100 feet on the west line of Sinclair Street.

            Commr. Burhans suggested renting the property from the Railroad, tearing down the existing structure and utilizing the property for a parking area.

            COMMUNICATIONS

            Discussion occurred regarding trailers parking on roadway to load fruit being picked and the pros and cons of load ramps for the trailers.

            FIRE DISTRICTS

            Commr. Carson informed the Board of the official opening of the Picciola Fire House to be held Saturday, March 15, 1980, from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be at 11:00 A.M.

            COUNTY BUILDINGS & GROUNDS

            Discussion occurred regarding parking in the Old Courthouse parking lot. The Board directed the chains across the entrances to the parking area be removed at 8:40 A.M. each day.

            The Board authorized Mr. Watkins, Clerk, to talk with Mrs. Knowles of HRS, once again, to advise her employees by memorandum form that they are to park in the assigned lot #l only.

            SUITS AFFECTING THE COUNTY

            On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized Mr. Ford, County Attorney, to pursue Civil Action #80-328 CA01 - STEVE GODDARD vs LAKE COUNTY regarding paving of Burhans Road and repaving of either Griffin Road or Bill Collins Road to county standards, in the proposed subdivision in Sec. 21, Township 18, Range 27.

            RECESS/REASSEMBLY

            The Board recessed at 11:58 A.M. 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 REZONING.

            REZONING

PUBLIC HEARING CUP #269A-2 AMEND CUP - LAND ’0 LAKES VINEYARDS


            Emmett Tally, Attorney representing the petitioner, was present to discuss this case with the Board. Mr. Tally noted the same case had previously been denied due to easement problems.

            On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the amendment of CUP #269-2 to delete property.

            PUBLIC HEARING #22-80-2 - A TO LM - LAND ’0 LAKES VINEYARDS

            Emmett Tally, Attorney representing the petitioner, stated this case was a back up to the previous case and there was no objection to denial as recommended.

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and denied the rezoning.

            PUBLIC HEARING #15-80-3 - RMRP to RM - Olibert Paquette

            Mr. Willett stated Mr. Max Judy, Realtor for Mr. Paquette, had requested a postponement to allow time to straighten out some problems with the property.

            On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board postponed the case until April 8, 1980, at 2:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible.

            PUBLIC HEARING #19-80-3 - R-l-7 to R-l-5 Ronald H. Thompson

            Mrs. Newman, Clermont, appeared before the Board on behalf of her sister (petitioner), in opposition of the recommendation for denial.

            On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission and denied the rezoning.

            PUBLIC HEARING #21-80-3 - R-l-7 to A - Lillian Mazza

            No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.

            On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the rezoning from R-1-7 to A.

            PUBLIC HEARING CUP #700-3 CUP in A - Don Hall

            No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.

            On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and granted the CUP in A for a radio tower.

            PUBLIC HEARING #16-80-3 - A to RR - Walter L. Norris

            No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.

            On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the rezoning to RR.

            PUBLIC HEARING CUP #698-3 CUP for Hog Farm - Linda L. Crowe

            No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.

            On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission and denied the CUP.

            PUBLIC HEARING CUP #696-l CUP for Church - D. H. Huchingson

            No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the CUP for a church.

            PUBLIC HEARING CUP #588A-1 Amend CUP - Theodore A. Erck and

            Vincent Fechtel, Jr.


            Steve Richey, Attorney representing property owners in the Sunnyside area, addressed the Board in opposition to Planning Commission's recommendation of approval. Mr. Richey stated the petitioner had produced no plans or evidence of what is being proposed, and this was actually his reason for opposition.

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the amendment of the CUP to allow an additional 24 months to start construction with the modification to submit a site plan before the Planning and Zoning Commission within 12 months.

            PUBLIC HEARING CUP #695-5 - H. L. Prinqle

            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 upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and postponed the case until April 8, 1980, at 2:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible.

            PUBLIC HEARING CUP #542A-5 - George & Corrie Verkaik

            No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the amendment of the CUP to include property.

            PUBLIC HEARING CUP #20-80-5 A & C-l to R-1-15 & RE - P & Z Staff

            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 upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved rezoning to RE and R-1-15 with Block E, Lots 5, 6, and 7 remaining C-l.

            PUBLIC HEARING CUP #697-5 - Herschel Locke, Jr.

            No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the CUP for a home occupation (real estate).

            PUBLIC HEARING #24-80-4 - A to AR - Douglas B. Beattie

            for Rolf and Ingrid Bergmann

            No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.

            On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved rezoning to AR.

            PUBLIC HEARING CUP 3153A-4 Amend CUP - Paul W. Dennis

            No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.

            On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning and approved the amendment of the CUP.

            PUBLIC HEARING CUP #699-4 - Johnnie C. Hewett

            No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.

            On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and granted the CUP.

            PUBLIC HEARING #17-80-4 - A to C-2 or CP - James Drennen

            No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.

            On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and denied the rezoning.

            PUBLIC HEARING #23-80-4 - RR to RP - Edwin R. Waite

            No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.

            On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved rezoning to R-1-10.

            PUBLIC HEARING #25-80-4 - C-l to CP - David Adams

            No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.

            On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the rezoning to CP.

            PUBLIC HEARING #18-80-3 - RR to R-1-15 - J. G. Ray, Jr.

            No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.

            On a motion by Comrnr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved rezoning to R-1-15.

            FAIRGROUNDS/CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, LEASES

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the contract between the Board and the Lake County Fair Association for the period of five (5) weeks, two (2) weeks immediately prior to the week of operation of the Lake County Fair, the week of the Fair and two (2) weeks immediately subsequent to the week of the Fair.

            The motion authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the approved contract.

            TRAVEL/ATTORNEY

            Mr. Ford, County Attorney, advised the Board Mary Ann Depetrillo, representing the County Attorney's office, would travel to Tallahassee with Ted Wicks, Acting Director Pollution Control, on Wednesday, March 12, 1980. There are no flights available, therefore travel will be by county vehicle.

            FAIRGROUNDS/CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, LEASES

            On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried, the Board approved the Expo Rental Contract with the amendments and the addition of the clause,

"ANY AMENDMENT OF THIS CONTRACT OR TERMS THEREOF MUST BE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS".

            Commr. Burhans voted "NO".

            RESOLUTIONS/FAIRGROUNDS/CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, LEASES

            On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board authorized a Resolution to be drawn up to authorize Don Smalt, Acting Fairgrounds Manager, to enter into Expo Rental Contracts on behalf of the Board.

            MUNICIPALITIES

            Mr. Ford informed the Board that Mr. Watkins, Clerk, had received correspondence from the City of Leesburg stating the City was interested in the County's proposal regarding financial assistance for airport renovation.

            The Board referred the matter back to Mr. Watkins, Commr. Deems, and Mr. Ford, for further research. Mr. Watkins and Mr. Ford are to contact Burton Brown, City of Leesburg.

            CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, LEASES

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and Clerk to sign the contract for sale between Lake County and W. R. and Mary McCollough for the following described property to be used for park sites and park acquisition for use by the residents of that area:

            Lots 3 and 4 in Block 1 in Subdivision "A" of Eustis

            Park, a subdivision in Lake County, Florida, according

            to the Plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 13,

            Public Records of Lake County, Florida.

            Total purchase price of $4,500.00 to be paid from HUD, Federal Grant.

            COMMISSIONERS

            At this time, Mr. Ford, County Attorney, presented a gavel to Commr. Deems, Chairman, and Commr. Burhans, Vice Chairman, 1980.

            ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/JAIL

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment to John S. Dickerson, Architect, in the amount of $262.50, for services rendered in February, 1980, for jail interior refurbishing, Project #26-79.

            FINANCE DEPARTMENT

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign a letter to the First National Bank and Trust Company of Eustis, to issue a stop payment on Lake County warrant #4847, issued on the Treasurer's Clearing Account, dated March 4, 1980, made payable to Martha Woolever in the amount of $23.00, which was lost by Mrs. Woolever. Replacement warrant #4859 dated March 10, 1980.

            REPORTS

            On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the February 25 and 29, 1980, Traffic Criminal Department Distribution of Revenue Report.

            FUNDS-TRANSFERS

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following budget transfers:

Personnel Department

Transfer $200.00 from account number 001-513-1-00-14-000-120 “Salaries”

to account number 001-513-1-00-14-000-462 "Maint. of Equipment.”


Reason: Unexpected repairs to a typewriter and Chevette.


Sheriff

Transfer $8,200.00 from account number 001-599-1-00-99-000-999 "Contingency Reserve"

to account number 001-521-1-00-21-000-463 "Building & Grounds Maintenance.”


Reason: Repairs contracted on the jail.


County Attorney

Transfer $25.00 from account number 001-514-1-00-04-000-510 "Office Supplies"

to account number 001-514-1-00-04-000-540 "Books, Publications & Dues".


Reason: Increased cost of dues.


Block Grant B-78

Transfer $57.00 from account number 126-554-l-00-18-460-524 "Rehab. Materials"

to account number 126-554-1-00-18-460-610, "Land".


Reason: To pay tax bills included in land purchase price.


Expo and Farmers Market

Transfer $1,750.00 from account number 001-599-1-00-99-000-999 "Contingency Reserve"

to account number 001-574-1-00-49-000-340 "Contracted Services".


Reason: To cover cost of ambulance service for Flea Market.


Board Operations

Transfer $1,410.00 from account number 001-599-1-00-99-000-999 "Contingency Reserve"

to account number 001-513-1-00-01-020-440 "Rentals & Leases".


Reason: To cover increase in lease for Tax Collector's Office in Lake Mills Plaza.


            COMMUNICATIONS

            Commr. Middleton read a letter from the United States Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, inviting all elected officials, etc. to attend the official opening of the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census District Office, on Tuesday, March 18, 1980 at 2:00 P.M., Orlando.

            The Board directed a letter be written advising the opening date conflicts with the Board regular meeting schedule, therefore, Board members will be unable to attend.

            TRAVEL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/POLLUTION CONTROL

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Ted Wicks, Acting Pollution Control Director, to attend DER/Local Pollution Control Programs Relationship, March 12, 1980, at the anticipated cost per person of $25.00. Mr. Wicks will be traveling with Mary Ann DePetrillo, County Attorney's Office. Travel by county vehicle.

            There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 3:50 P.M.

            C. A. "Lex" Deems, Chairman

            James C. Watkins, Clerk

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