A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

September 16, 1980

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, September 16, 1930, at 9:OO 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: Sanford Minkoff, County Attorney's Office; and Pat Willman, Deputy Clerk.

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

MINUTES

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of September 2, 1980, as amended and corrected.

Discussion occurred pertaining to the extent of detail necessary in the minutes of budget workshop meetings. The Board felt due to audit criticism received in the past it is necessary to maintain a detailed record of all meetings.

PUBLIC HEALTH

Commr. Deems referred to a letter from the District III Area Agency on Aging, Gainesville, advising of public hearings to be held regarding the Proposed FY 1981-83 Older Americans Act Plan on Aging. The hearing in Lake County will be held by the Lake Community Action Agency, East Room Community Building, Dixie Avenue and Canal Street, Leesburg, Florida on September 26, 1980 at 2:30 P.M. Commr. Carson indicated he would possibly be attending. The Chairman directed the Clerk to notify Mrs. Burgess as requested in the letter and also to remit a copy of the letter to Mr. Willett.

COMMUNICATIONS

Commr. Deems read a letter from Mrs. Marilyn E. Merritt, Ferndale, requesting the Board make certain repairs such as the installation of a heating and air conditioning system, replacement of the stove which at present time cannot be turned off without unpluging. Mrs. Merritt stated there were numerous activities held in the building throughout the year (for children and adults) and the condition of the building does not provide adequate facilities for the community.

Under discussion the members of the Board expressed the feeling that doing the work at the present time would be impossible due to the possibility of increased taxes and the uncertainty of the budget.

Commr. Carson pointed out that perhaps some of the members of the community might work together to raise funds to provide the necessary repairs. Commr. Burhans mentioned there would be another request received by the Board concerning a building in the Altoona area. and he would recommended the request from Mrs. Merritt be held and reviewed at the time the anticipated request is reviewed.

SCHOOLS/ROADS-COUNTY, STATE

Commr. Deems stated he had received a letter from the Lake County School Board requesting the Board's opinion of possibily upgrading and maintaining a portion of road off of A. B. Merritt Road (from an entrance near Hancock' Grove Service to the starting of the clay section of A.B. Merritt Road. The School Board indicated they had been requested to provide bus service in this particular area, however after inspecting the road they found it to be unsatisfactory condition for bus traffic.

The Board referred the request to Mr. Willett, Development and Public Works Director to review and report back to the Board.

TRAVEL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/XVI STATIONS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized travel for Frank Woodson, MVI, to attend the Fall Conference Vehicle Safety Inspection Association of Florida in Jenson Beach, October 23, 1980 through October 25, 1980. The anticipated cost to be $150.00 (registration fee of $45.00).

GRANTS/PUBLIC HEALTH/MENTAL HEALTH

Commr. Windram informed the Board of a letter he had received from Mr. Bert Lacey, Executive Director, Lake/Sumter Community Mental Health Center, stating he had discussed with Florence Hunter, of the Lake County Area Agency on Aging, her need to secure commitments for $5,200.00 matching funds for the Community Services Trust Fund Grant, during the FY October 1, 1980 through September 30, 1981. Mr. Lacey advises he feels the project would be very beneficial to Lake County as well as Lake/Sumter Community Mental Health Center in serving the elderly of Lake County and therefore commits Lake/ Sumter Community Mental Health Center to purchase linkage and contractual services for the elderly of this area from the Lake County Area Agency on Aging in the amount of $5,200.00 for the Fiscal Year indicated.

ORDINANCES/FIRE DISTRICTS

At 9:30 A.M. the Chairman announced the advertised time had arrived for the Public Hearing regarding the consideration for adoption of an Ordinance amending the Boundaries of the Pasco Fire District located in Lake County. It was noted the proper proof of publication was on hand and had appeared in the September 3, and 16, 1980, editions of the Sentinel Star.

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

At this time Mr. Minkoff, County Attorney's Office read the Ordinance by title as follows:

AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE PASCO FIRE DISTRICT LOCATED IN LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA; ADDING ADDITIONAL TERRITORY TO THE PASCO FIRE DISTRICT; ADDING ALL THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE NW l/4 AND SW l/4 OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 19 SOUTH, RANGE 26 EAST TO THE REAL PROPERTY IN THE PASCO FIRE DISTRICT; AMENDING SECTION 1.01 OF LAKE COUNTY ORDINANCE 1979-8 TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL TERRITORY; PROVIDING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION OF QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE NW l/4 AND SW l/4 OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 19 SOUTH, RANGE 26 EAST; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE: PROVIDING FOR A SEVERENCE CLAUSE.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board adopted the Ordinance, Number 1980-12, as read by title only, on its first and only reading.

RESOLUTIONS/ELECTIONS/FIRE DISTRICTS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board adopted a resolution requesting the Supervisor of Elections place on the ballot of the October 7th, 1980, Second Primary, to allow only those persons living in the area, to be annexed into the Pasco Fire District, described as follows:

The Northwest l/4 and Southwest l/4 of Section 21, Township 19 South, Range 26 East, lying North of U.S. Highway 441, located in Lake County, Florida.

to vote on the question to levy ad valorum taxes in said District.

BONDS-CONTRACTOR

On a motion by Conmr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Contractor Bonds and Cancellations as listed below:

NEW BONDS

79--81 Bud Spittle dba Spittle Heating & Air Conditioning

539-81 Fred C. Kuhlman (General)

543-81 Roger Hylton (General)

826-81 Charles E. Rabun dba Rabun Electric

1763-81 Amber Electric, Inc. (Electrical)

1882-81 George id. Daudelin (Masonry)

1926-81 Emory Warren, Jr. (Painting)

CANCELLATIONS

124-79 Glenn Y. Middleton

285-78 Isabelle Ruser dba Ruser Floor Service

888-76 James Mahoney

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the payment of warrants #9191 through #9525 for the following accounts:

General Revenue Revenue Sharing

Fine & Forfeiture Landfill

County Transportation Trust Mosquito Control

Aquatic Weed EMS

INDIGENTS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of the following Indigents:

CANCEL: Ronald Williams for Grace Autrey................$60.00

CANCEL: Charles F. O'Neall for Ray Freeman..............$60.00

CANCEL: Jeanette Forrester for Everet Bruner .......... $60.08

CANCEL: John Gunn for Buford Carl Smith,Jr..............$60.00

CANCEL: Perry Kelley for Iola Williams ....................

CANCEL: Samuel Snow for Hazel Dixon .........................

FUNDS-TRANSFER

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

Supervisor of Elections

Transfer $2,000.00 from account number 001-519-1-00-12-020-495, "Advertising" to account number 001-519-1-00-12-020-510 "Office Supplies".

Reason: To cover office supplies for the remainder of the fiscal year.

Building Department

Transfer $822.00 from account number 001-524-1-00-18-030-120 "Regular Salaries" to account number 001-524-1-00-18-030-340 "Contractual Services ,

Reason: To cover the costs of contractors examinations.

Road & Bridge

Transfer $18,000.00 from account number 112-541-1-00-61-100-610 "Land to account number 112-541-1-00-61-100-340 "Contractual Services".

Reason: To cover over expenditure, due to reclassification of prior year expenditures, plus additional costs for this fiscal year.

Landfill

Transfer $1,338.00 from account number 115-534-1-00-61-210-463 "Maintenance of Buildings & Grounds" to account number 115-534-1-00-61-210-610 'Land",

Reason; To cover fencing of the Astatula Landfill.

Administrative Buildings

Transfer $4.00 from account number 101-519-1-00-16-000-640 "Equipment" to account number 001-519-1-00-16-006-529 "Misc. Supplies or Materials .

Reason: To cover current expenditures.

Northeast Ambulance

Transfer $239.00 from account number 001-599-1-00-99-000-999 "Contingency Reserve' to account number 122-526-1-00-01-170-995 "Ambulance Service Payments".

Reason: Transfer to correct error in calculation of tax collectors commissions.

Board Operations

Transfer $60.30 from account number 001-511-1-00-010-540 "Books, Publications & Dues" to account number OOl-513-l-00--01-020-411 'Postage".

Reason: Transfer to cover the Property Appraisers postal expenses for the Notices of Proposed Property Taxes.

Finance & Administration

Transfer $9,225.00 from account number 001-513-1-00-01-020-320 "Accounting & Auditing Fees'" to account number 001-513-1-00-01-020-410 "Communications"

Reason: To cover telephone bills for the balance of the fiscal year.

Transfer $9.00 from account number 001-513-1-00-02-310-510 "Office Supplies" to account number 001-513-1-00-02-310-540 "Books, Publications, & Dues".

Reason: To cover postage charges for the Better Work Supervisor Subscription.

Block Grant

Transfer $8,000.00 to account number 126-554-l-00-18-430-530 "Road Materials & Supplies" from the following accounts:

$4,000.00 from 126-554-1-00-18-430-120 "Regular Salaries',

700.00 from 126-554-1-00-18-430-210 "Social Security Matching

l,OOO.OO from 126-554-l-00-18-430-220 "Retirement Contributions'.

l,OOO.OO from 126-554-l-00-18-430-240 "Workers Compensation"

500.00 from 126-554-l-00-18-430-495 "Advertising"

800.00 from 126-554-l-00-18-430-524 "Housing & Rehab. "Materials"

Reason: To revise budget to meet expenditures for the balance of the budget year.

Animal Control

Transfer $300.00 from account number Ool-562-l-00--33-000-315 "Other Professional Services" to account number Ool-562-l.-00-33-000-314 "Professional Services - Spay".

Transfer $500.00 from account number 001-562-1-00-33-000-315 "Other Professional Services" to account number 001-562-1-00-33-000-520 "Operating Supplies".

Reason : To cover expenditures for the balance of the fiscal year.

REPORTS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the September 5, 1980, Traffic-Criminal Department Distribution of Revenue Report and the Monthly Status Report for Youth Programs, Inc. covering the period from July 30 to August 29, 1980.

REPORTS/PUBLIC HEALTH

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Semi-Annual Financial Statement of the Lake County Health Department.

PETITIONS/PUBLIC HEALTH

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the petition for admission to the A. G. Holley State Hospital for Roy Williams.

CONTRACTS, LEASES, AGREEMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the cancellation of the Cooperative Equipment Lease with the Lake Louisa Security Patrol.

BONDS/CETA/COMMISSIONERS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board authorized Commr. Deems and Commr. Burhans to complete and sign bonding forms for the CETA Department. The bonds are necessary due to their authority to sign CETA checks.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved requisition for the sum of $2,000.00 for the purpose of paying State Trial Witnesses, Insolvent Defense Witnesses, States Attorney Witnesses and Special Court Order Witnesses for the third quarter of the Spring Term of the Circuit and County Courts.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/EMERGENCY SERVICES

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved a temporary loan in the amount of $11,610.00 to Emergency Medical Services Fund for payment of outstanding invoices totaling $16,585.71. This represents the 70% matching portion due from the Bureau of Highway Safety Grant #80-08-02-M-311-14 which must be expended by Lake County before the State will reimburse the County.

FIRE DISTRICTS/APPOINTMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Iliddleton and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the resignation of Mr. Bernard Wilson, Paisley Fire Commissioner, due to health reasons, and appointed Mr. Charles Rhea Nunley, P.O. Box 141, Paisley as Fire Commissioner to replace Mr. Wilson.

ORDINANCE/FIRE DISTRICTS

At 9:45 A.M. the Chairman announced the advertised time had arrived for the Public Hearing regarding the consideration for adoption of an Ordinance amending Section 7 of all Fire District Ordinances (Lake County). It was noted the proper proof of publication was on hand and had appeared in the August 21, and 28, 1980 editions of the Sentinel Star.

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 M r . Minkoff, County Attorney's Office read the Ordinance by title as follows:

AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE PASCO, MT. PLYMOUTH, PAISLEY, NORTHWEST, BASSVILLE AND SOUTH LAKE FIRE DISTRICTS ALL LOCATED IN LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA: AMENDING LAKE COUNTY ORDINANCES 79-8; 80-1; 80-2; 80-3; 80-4; and 80-5; AMENDING SECTION 7 OF SAID ORDINANCES TO REQUIRE BUDGET PREPARATION AND MILLAGE LEVY TO BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDNACE WITH GENERAL LAW; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board adopted the Ordinance-, Number 1980-13, as read by title only, on its first and only reading.

CONTRACTS,AGREEMENTS, LEASES

Mr. Minkoff advised the Board he had been contacted by Mr. Hall who had requested two weeks to remove the personal belongings of Mrs. Messer (deceased) before the Board takes possession of the house, as per agreement with Board dated June 12, 1979.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board granted thirty (30) days from the date of death to remove Mrs. Messer's personal effects from the house. The Board directed the Clerk to write a letter advising of the action taken and to extend the Boards sympathy.

LICENSE & PERMITS

Mr. Minkoff advised the Board he had contacted the City of Leesburg and Eustis and neither had in the past issued any permits for a fireworks display and could provide no additional information pertaining to the issuance of such a permit.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board, upon the recommendation of Mr. Minkoff, authorized the issuance of a permit to Mr. Oyster, for a fireworks display at Camp Moon, subject to the approval of the Sheriff's Department and a bond posted in the amount of $500.00, and the requirement

ANIMAL SHELTER-ANIMAL WELFARE/ORDINANCE

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise the proposed ordinance pertaining to the mandatory sterilization of animals at the time of adoption from the Animal Shelter.

ORDINANCE

At 10:00 A.M. the Chairman announced the advertised time had arrived for the Public Hearing regarding the consideration for adoption of an Ordinance amending the boundaries of the Paisley Fire District in Lake County. It was noted the proper proof of publication was on hand and had appeared in the August 21, and 23, 1980, editions of the Sentinel Star.

Mr . Les Summers, Chairman, Paisley Fire Commission, was present for discussion of this matter. Commr. Burhans asked Mr. Summers if the proposed ordinance and the land area designated on the map as the Paisley Fire District, was suitable to him. Mr. Summers stated to the Eoard this was correct and acceptable.

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

At this time Mr. Minkoff, County Attorney's Office, read the Ordinance by title as follows:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE PAISLEY

FIRE DISTRICT IN LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, WHICH DISTRICT

WAS PREVIOUSLY COMPRISED OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY ALL LOCATED IN LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA: SECTIONS 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35, and 36, OF TOWNSHIP 17 SOUTH, RANGE 28 EAST AND SECTIOWS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 OF TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 28 EAST AND SECTIONS 11, 12, 13, and 14 OF TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 27 EAST, AMENDING SAID BOUNDARIES TO REMOVE PROPERTY FROM SAID DISTRICT; AMENDING ARTICLE 1.01 TO CHANGE THE BOUNDARIES OF SAID DISTRICT; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board adopted the Ordinance, Number 1980-14, as read by titie only, on its first and only reading.

FIRE DISTRICTS

Mr. Bill Tugend of Melody Hills Subdivision appeared before the Board to request additional territory be included in the Pasco Fire District. tlr . Tugend presented a petition from the residents of the Melody Hills area requesting permission to advertise to include Melody Hills. Mr. John West, Chairman, Pasco Fire District was also present and presented to the Board a resolution stating the District's willingness to accept the additional territory described as the N l/2 of Section 8, Township 19 South, Range 27 East, Lake County, Florida.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board granted permission to advertise to include the additional territory as a part of the Pasco Fire District.

CONTRACTS , LEASES, AGREEMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Livestock Impounding Agreement between Lake County, Lake County Sheriff's Department and Mr . John Newsome, Leesburg. This contract replaces the original between Lake County, Sheriff, and S & N Hay Company.

RECESS AND REASSEMBLY

At 10:12 A.M. the Chairman announced the Board would recess until1 11:00 A.M.

The Board reconvened at 11:OO A.M.

COMMUNICATIONS/COUNTY PROPERTY

R. Dewey Burnsed, Attorney representing Mr. and Mrs. Swigert, Lake Joanna Area, Belleaux Estates. Mr. Burnsed requested the Board execute a quit claim deed to property known as Belleaux Park to Mr. and Mrs. Swigert. Mr . Burnsed advised the Board the land in question was dedicated to the County in 1953, however the property has never been used as a park area, but has only created a cloud on the title of the property owned by Mr. and Mrs. Swigert. Mr. Burnsed indicated he had obtained quit claim deeds from all area residents with the exception of one.

Mr. John West, resident of the East Lake Joanna area addressed the Board and stated he felt the property was dedicated to the County and it would not be in complete fairness to the taxpayers of Lake County and especially that area to have the land, which is lake front property and would run extremely high in value, given to Mr. Swigert. Mr. West indicated the property had never been used as a park however, someday the residents might enjoy the access to the lake for recreational purposes. Mr. West stated the people of the area involved were not notified and should have the opportunity to voice their opinion on this matter.

After discussion, the Board referred the matter to the County Attorney, to work with Mr. Burnsed and present a recommendation to the Board.

PERSONNEL/POLLUTION CONTROL

On a motion by Conmr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried -unanimously, the Board approved the extension of leave for David Rosenau, Pollution Control, from September 24, 1980 to March 31, 1981 and approved to employ Mr. Rosenau on a part-time basis, during the period of the leave, with the understanding that such part-time employment will only be implemented if funds are available.

RECESS AND REASSEMBLY

At 11:17 A.M. the Chairman announced the Board would adjourn for lunch at River Acres Cafeteria in Leesburg with the public and press invited on a dutch-treat basis.

The Board reconvened at 2:00 P.M. for the Public Works Agenda. Those present were: C. A. "Lex" Deems, Chairman; Thomas J. Windram; James R. Carson, Jr.; Glenn C. Burhans. Others present were James C. Watkins, Clerk; Sanford Minkoff, County Attorney's Office and Pat Willman, Deputy Clerk.

ROAD CLOSINGS - PART OF FOURTH ST, SOUTH AVE. & HUBBARD AVE.

It was noted the proper proof of publication was on hand and had appeared in the August 12, and 19th, 1980, editions of the Sentinel Star.

Mr. Samuel Possee and Mr. Hugh A. Baldock were present and advised the Board they had resolved any problems between them concerning the road vacation.

On a motion by Comnr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the vacation of a portion of Fourth Street, South Avenue and Hubbard Avenue, Lady Lake area, Petition Number 249, described as follows:

Fourth Street lying between Lots 1 and 4, and that portion of South Avenue and Hubbard Avenue lying contiguous to Lots 1, 2, and 4, (lying east of Hwy. #441 and 27), all being in Blocks 32 and 33, Section 8, Township 18 South, Range 24 East, Conant, Lake County, Florida.

ROAD CLOSINGS - PART OF EDGEWATER STREET, YALAHA

It was noted the proper proof of publication was on hand and had appeared in the August 26 and the September 3, 1980, editions of the Sentinel Star.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to vacate a portion of Edgewater Street, Yalaha, Petition Number 250, for Anne F. Hughes, described as follows:

That portion of Edgewater Street described as follows:

Commence at the most Northwest corner of Block 2, according to map of Yalaha, per plat thereof in Plat Book 1, Page 4, of RP's of Sumter County, Florida, of which Lake County was formerly a part, in Government Lot 4, Section 15, Township 20 South, Range 25 East, Lake County, thence run East along the North boundary of Block 2 for 100 feet: thence run Northwest and parallel to Orange Avenue to point on the North side of Edgewater Street; thence West along the North boundary of Edgewater Street for a distance of 100 feet; thence South along the Ease boundary of Orange Avenue to the Northwest corner of Block 2, and the Point of Beginning.

PETITIONS/SIGNS

Mr. Quinton Ballard, Yalaha, appeared before the Board to present a petition from property owners in the Springs Bath and Yacht Club, Units 2 and 5, requesting the Board close and post as private property, a canal adjacent to their property.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved a resolution restricting the navigation of the canal and directed the County Attorney to draw up the proper wording for signs to be posted in the canal to prohibit public use.

ROADS - COUNTY, STATE

Mr. Jack Banning representing Mr. Neal Smith, requested the Board reconsider the requirement for paving Ridgewood Road, flontverde Mobile Home 1st Addition. Ilr . Banning advised he understood the Board did not have complete information concerning the length of the road, which is 3,800 feet.

Commr. Carson pointed out the Board had recently participated in paving a city street in Montverde, Porter Avenue, over which traffic from this particular mobile home park was moving rather than using the access road intended at the time the park was created.

After considerable discussion, the Board directed Mr. Willett, Development and Public Works Director to review the request more closely, obtain figures and bring back to the Board.

POLLUTION CONTROL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, LEASES.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment in the amount of $4,000.00 for the Water Resources Investigation under the COOP Agreement with USGS. The amount of $2,000.30 covers the investigation of the Blackwater Creek Water Quality Program and an additional $2,000.00 due under the Fiscal Year 1979 Agreement which was carried over to this fiscal year in order to complete heavy metals, pesticides, and bottom sediment analysis on the major chain of lakes. The total amount due of $4,000.00 for the two agreements was approved and budgeted for the 1979-80 budget year.

ANIMAL CCONTROL-ANIMAL WELFARE/LAWS LEGISLATION

Frankie Thorp, Animal Control Director, addressed the Board concerning the new law requiring mandatory sterilization of animals adopted from the County Animal Shelter. Ms . Thorp stated the anount of $25,000.00 as given in the proposed Ordinance to create a spending budget for payment to veterinarians to perform the required sterilization was sufficient. The fee charged for adoption, including fee to cover sterilization, will offset the expenditure as an income item.

Discussion continued regarding a procedure to insure the individual adopting the animal does in fact have the sterilization performed.

ROAD CLOSINGS - PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board granted permission to advertise to vacate roads on the west side of Lake Dorr in Ravenswood Subdivision and extensions of said streets West to Highway 19 and North in Government Lot 1, Part of Ravenswood Road Extension and Part of the North 30 feet of Thomas Avenue for Zeb Osborne, as per Petition Number 251.

ROADS - COUNTY, STATE - SPECIAL ASSESSMENT

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the advertisement for the final assessment roll on Lien Assessment for paving roads in Altoona. Public hearing to be held on October 21, 1980, at 2:00 P.M.

ROAD CLOSINGS - PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

After discussion regarding the request to advertise Petition #241, to vacate part of Groveland Road, Mount Dora, the Board recommended Mr. Willett discuss with the petioner, Mr. and Mrs. Maleski, the problem of eliminating any legal access to Mr. Brannon's property prior to advertisement being made.

PLATS/ESCROW

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the plat of Country Corner Subdivision for recording.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the plat of Kings Cove Subdivision, Third Addition, for recording.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved Orange Blossom Gardens Unit 3.1B subdivision plat for recording and accepted and authorized the Chairman to execute the Escrow (Maintenance) Agreement and accepted Certificate of Deposit in the amount of $22,702.40.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ESCROW

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment from Citrus Cove Escrow Account to Citrus Cove, Inc., in the amount of $4,902.10.

Commr. Burhans moved to approve the release of the balance in the Village Grove Unit I, Replat I escrow account to Affiliated Service Corporation of Winter Park, Inc. Commr. Carson seconded the motion.

Under discussion Commr. Carson recommended the total amount of the balance should be entered on the withdrawal slip before the signature is affixed. The Chairman directed the Clerk to have Mr . Koppel, Finance Director, contact the Sun Bank to obtain the correct figure to be placed on the withdrawal slip and bring back to the Board for action later in the meeting.

BONDS - PERFORMANCE

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the release of the Performance Bond of Lake Gertrude Groves Subdivision and the execution of the release from Florida Farm Bureau Insurance Companies.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment in the amount of $6,000.00 to Superior Asphalt Company, Inc. for repaving Porter Avenue, in the Town of Montverde. (Paving approved June 17, 1980).

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved partial payment on Project #20-80, Yalaha, to Superior Asphalt Co., Inc., in the amount of $18,484.15, to be paid from Revenue Sharing Funds.

On a motion by Conmr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved final payment on Project #17-80, Cut-off Road, to Superior Asphalt Co., Inc., in the amount of $19,478.60.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved partial payment on Project #18-80, C-44B and Garden Road to Leecon, Inc., in the amount of $2,545.74.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved partial payment on Project 95-80, C-448A, C-48 and Ranch Road #3-2854, to Leecon, Inc., in the amount of $74,255.67.

ROADS-COUNTY, STATE/SIGNS - SPEED LIMITS/RESOLUTIONS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board adopted by Resolution, the following speed limits on the roads indicated:

25 MPH Speed Limit on Rainey Road #4-3887

25 MPH Speed Limit on Shelley Drive #5-6040

20 MPH Speed Limit, Pedestrian sign and Crosswalk sign on

Camp Challenge Road #4-4590, in Mt. Plymouth

All signs to be made by the County Sign Department and placed in the properly designated areas by Public Works.

ROAD CLOSINGS/DEEDS - EASEMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, s conded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board accepted a drainage Easement (Astor Area) from Florida Telephone Corporation. Commr . Carson abstained from the discussion and vote due to his affiliation with Florida Telephone Corporation.

On a motion by Commr. Windran, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted two drainage easements from Anne F. Hughes and John II. Wallis III, pertaining to Road Closing Petition Number 250.

ROADS - COUNTY, STATE/ROAD PROJECTS

On a motion by Conmr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board accepted all roads included in Project Number 2-80 (Sorrento) into the County Maintenance System and assigned the following road numbers:

Strawberry Avenue #4-4587

Paul Street #4-4588

Lake Avenue #4-4586

Park Avenue #4-4384

Lawrence Street #4-4485

Summit Street #4-4285

Central Street #4-4365

Sixth Street #4-4686

Mt. Plymouth Loop #4-4488

ROADS - COUNTY, STATE

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the release of road reservations from the Department of Transportation as contained in the following deed numbers:

R1574, all but 33 feet from centerline of Cenetary Road

(East of Umatilla)

#2783, all but 33 feet from centerline of Pinehurst Street, Alpena Street and Timuquana Drive (Mt. Plymouth Area)

#2813, all but 33 feet from centerline of Shawnee Street, Westmoreland Street and Eufaula Avenue (Mt. Plymouth Area)

#1527, all but 33 feet from centerline of Lemon Avenue, in City of Eustis. Department has letter of recommendation from the City.

ROAD PROJECTS/CONTRACTS, LEASES, AGREEMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and Clerk to execute the Change Order on Project #20-80, Yalaha, in the amount of $2,800.00 to Superior Asphalt Co., Inc., to be paid from Revenue Sharing Funds.

ROADS - COUNTY, STATE/CONTRACTS, LEASES, AGREEMENTS

Discussion occurred regarding the contract between Lake County Board of County Commissioners and Marion County for maintenance of approximately six (6) miles of Marion County Roads. M r . Willett, Development and Public Works Director, advised the Board the contract is due for renewal on the 26^th day of October, 1980. Mr. Willett discussed the cost involved in maintaining the roads and indicated the contracted amount did not cover the actual cost to Lake County.

Commr. Burhans stated he lives on one of the roads under contract but recommends the county cease maintenance on the roads allowing the contract to expire on the date indicated and renegotiate with the Marion County Commission after November.

ROADS-COUNTY, STATE/CONTRACTS, LEASES, AGREEMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and Clerk to sign the Transfer Agreement from the Department of Transportation for Section 11240-6506, State Road 500-A.

BONDS - MOBILE HOME

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Harold P. Montgomery, Lake Unity Area, District #1, to live in a travel trailer 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 travel trailer 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. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Leonard F. Price, Sorrento Area, District #4, to live in a travel trailer 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 travel trailer will be removed immediately upon the completion of the conventional dwelling or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners.

GRANTS/CONTRACTS, LEASES, AGREEMENTS/PLANNING

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and Clerk to sign the contract addendum on the Pam Kimes Rehabilitation job, to amend the contract from $4,000.00 to a total of $5,150.28, due to additional expenses., (Community Development Block Grant B-79-DN-12-3120.

GRANTS/CONTRACTS, LEASES, AGREEMENTS/PLANNING

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign rehabilitation contracts for Lena Jackson, Sorrento Area, General Rehabilitation, in the amount of $3,705.00; and Earl & Pearl Newton, Sorrento Area, General Rehabilitation, in the amount of $2,816.00. Contracts under Community Development Block Grant - B-80-DN-12-0120.

GRANTS/CONTRACTS, LEASES, AGREEMENTS

Mr. Willett, Development and Public Works Director, advised the Board he had received a phone call from Mr. Jack Hargrove, Lake/Sumter Community Mental Health Center stating the Center would provide the $5,200.00 matching funds necessary under the Community Services Trust Fund Grant applied for by Ms. Florence Hunter, Lake County Area Agency on Aging, and Commr. Windram noted the Board had received a letter this date from Mr. Burt Lacy of the Center which verified Mr. Hargrove's statement.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and Clerk to sign the contract for the Community Services Trust Fund Grant. as requested by Ms. Hunter.

PERSONNEL

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board adopted an Employee Time Sheet Form as submitted by Mr. Timmons, Personnel Director . The time sheet is designed to verify days worked by the employee, showing the department; job title; pay period; name and social security number.

STATE AGENCIES/COMMUNICATIONS

Commr. Deems referred to a letter from the Florida Department of State, informing the Board the Howey House, Citrus Street, Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida, will be considered by the State Review Board for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places.

The Board directed the Clerk to reply by letter and advise the Board has no comment concerning the nomination of the property.

MEETINGS/PROPERTY APPRAISER

The Clerk reminded the Board of the meeting of the members of the Property Appraisal Adjustment Board on Tuesday, October 7, 1980, at 4:30 P.M.

COUNTY EMPLOYEES/PERSONNEL/CETA/GRIEVANCES

Mr. Minkoff, County Attorney's Office advised the Board the Department of Labor had made a final determination in the case of Mr. Jack Deucker. The Department ruled the County to reinstate and to pay approximately eleven (11) months back pay to Mr. Deucker. Mr. Minkoff stated he and Mr. Schley, CETA Director, had traveled to Tallahassee earlier in the week to discuss the matter with the CETA Attorney. In the discussion with the CETA Attorney, Mr. Minkoff commented that much of the delay and the back wages resulted due to the State's compliance with Federal procedures. Mr. Minkoff received from the Secretary of Labor, a committment to pay five (5) months or approximately one half (l/2) of the back pay.

Mr. Minkoff advised the Board further appeals would be futile at this point and his recommendation was to seek agreement with Mr. Deucker to accept 150 days or five (5) months funding for back pay, if we resolve and pay the full amount or less now, providing Mr. Deucker will accept by the end of this month (September, 1980).

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the recommendation of the County Attorney as stated above and directed the Attorney to proceed with the necessary steps to resolve the matter. The motion also authorized the expenditure of the funds for payment of the back pay.

There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 4:05 P.M.

The Board reconvened at 4:07 P.M. for an additional matter of business.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ESCROW

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board authorized Commr. Carson, who was Chairman at the time the escrow account for Village Grove Unit I was deposited with the County, to sign the withdrawal slip releasing the balance amount of $43,016.33 (as of this date) from the Village Grove Unit I Escrow Account to Affiliated Service Corporation of Winter Park, Inc.

There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 4.09 P.M.

C. A. "Lex" Deems, Chairman

James C. Watkins, Clerk

atkins, Clerk