A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OCTOBER 7, 1980
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, October 7, 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; Chris Ford, County Attorney (arrived at 9:lO A.M.); and Pat Shirah.
The Invocation was given by Commr. Carson and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Burhans.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Special Minutes of June 26, 1980 as submitted.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of September 9, 1980, as amended and corrected.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Special Minutes of September 15, 1980 as submitted.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Special Minutes of September 18, 1980 as submitted.
COMUNICATIONS
Commr. Deems read a letter from Michael R. Hightower, State Director, Farmers Home Administration thanking the Commissioners for their cooperation with Farmers Home Administration in Lake County, and their gracious reception to him during a recent visit.
BUDGETS/MEETINGS/AGRICULTURE CENTER
Discussion occurred regarding a location for the November 12, 1980, Public Hearing regarding the proposed tax increase, to be held. Commr. Deems stated the County Attorney's Office had tentively reserved four (4) places (Expo Center, 4th Floor Old Courthouse, Agriculture Center and the Board of County Commissioners' Meeting Room) and the Board should determine which place would be most suitable.
It was the feeling of the Board after discussion that the Agriculture Center located in Tavares would be a good location for the Public Hearing. The Agriculture Center will hold approx. 350 to 375 people, and the Clerk was instructed to prepare the Building for the meeting.
DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Erwin A. Single and Edwin Steuer - Lake Eldorado Area - District #4-Case #80-41, for waiver of improvement requirements and plan requirements of the Subdivision Regulations, Section 62.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Ivan L. and Debra J. Hill - Lisbon Area - District # 5 - Case #80-42, for waiver of improvement requirements and plan requirements of the Subdivision Regulations, Section 62.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Mildred Wasden - Groveland Area - District #2 - Case #80-43, for waiver of improvement requirements and plan requirements of the Subdivision Regulations, Section 62.
BONDS-MOBILE HOME
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved
the request of Robert 0. Brady - Umatilla Area - District #5, to live in a travel trailer on the same peice 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. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously the Board approved the cancellation of Mobile Home Bonds for Howard R. Johnson, John P. Kiely and Gene Visser, in that their conventional dwellings has been completed and the mobile homes have been removed from the property.
GRANTS/REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign the Annual Report on Relocation and Real Property Acquistion Activities, reference park site purchase in Sorrento under Community Development Block Grant.
ROADS-COUNTY, STATE SIGNS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved permission to install a stop sign at the intersection of Squirrels Point and Shirley Shores Road #3-3358 due to dangerous curve at the intersection, and to install a "Stop Sign Ahead" sign on Shirley Shores Road.
CONTRACTS & LEASES & AGREEMENTS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved permission to pay utility bills on the flashing beacon located on US 27 at SR 19/Turnpike Entrance, as per Maintenance Agreement with DOT dated January 11, 1977.
RIGHT OF WAY ROADS/PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Discussion occurred regarding the non-maintained portion of Austin-Merritt Road in District #2. Mike Willett, Development and Public Works Director informed the Board there are no right-of-ways to the County and it would cost approximately $30,000.00 to do the work that is necessary.
PURCHASING/BIDS
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following bid extensions:
Lake Office Supply....Lake Office Supply..........Thru 9/30/81
Sign Blanks....Dave Smith & Company, Inc.........Thru 12/31/80
Filled Rip Rap Bags....Golden Triangle Builders...Thru 11/l/80
Pest Control........Certified Pest Control..........Thru 9/30
Radio Communication..Lake Communications Service..Thru 9/30/81
Fire Extinguisher Service..Mario n Fire & Safety..Thru 9/30/81
Sign Posts & Hardware....McCai n Sales............Thru 9/30/81
PURCHASING/BIDS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board awarded Bid #OOl-81-Automotive Parts as follows: (See attachment for prices.)
Part I- Baas Auto, Leesburg and Lake County Auto, Tavares
Part II - Baas Auto, Leesburg and Love11 Auto, Leesburg
Part III - Hurricane Batteries
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board awarded Bid #002-81-Lime Rock (Fine Grade 1 1/2" & Down) as follows:
Maintenance Area III- J.J. Stovola, Anthonty, FL @ $2.40 per ton
Maintenance Area I & III- Dixie Lime and Stone, Sumterville, FL @ $2.50 per ton
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board awarded Bid #004-81-Traffic Paint (Yellow, White, Black, Wash & Thinner) to Baltimore Paint Company. (See attachment for prices.)
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board awarded Bid #005-81-Asphaltic Concrete to Asphalt Pavers, Candler, Florida as follows:
Type I - $27.50 per ton
Type II - $26.50 per ton
Type III - $27.50 per ton
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board awarded Bid #006-81-Culvert Pipe to Armco, Inc. Maitland, Florida. (See attachment for prices.)
Mid State Culvert, Stockbridge, Georgia was low bidder, however because pipes and supplies were difficult to get from them on a contract the County previously had, the Board awarded the Bid to the next lowest bidder Armco, Inc.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board awarded Bid #007-81-Automotive Service as follows: (See attachment for prices.)
Daku Tire & Auto - Eustis & Umatilla
Rice Chevrolet - Eustis
Bob Wade Ford - Clermont
Bill Seidle Chev.- Clermont
Discussion occurred regarding authority given to have repairs done on County automobiles under this particular bid. Norma Showley, Purchasing Agent informed the Board that repair requests were usually made thru herself or management in the Public Works Department or County Barns.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board awarded Bid #008-81-Sign Faces as follows: (See attachement for prices.)
Sign Faces - Jadco
Roll Goods - State Contract (3-M)
Letters, Numb.- State Contract (3-M)
GRANTS
At this time the Chairman announced the Public Hearing scheduled for 10:00 A.M. would be postponed for fifteen (15) minutes.
PURCHASING/BIDS
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board awarded Bid #009-81-Typewriter Maintenance to Orange Business, Orlando. (See attachment for prices.)
Business Equipment was the lowest bidder however, due to unsatisfactory service in the past as well as personnel problems the Board awarded the bid to the next lowest bidder Orange Business.
PURCHSING/NURSING HOME/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Lonnie Strickland, Nursing Home Director and Norma Showley, Purchasing Agent to purchase 36 "over the bed" light fixtures, bulbs and hardware for the Nursing Home not to exceed $1,300.00
PURCHASING/CONTRACTS & LEASES & AGREEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Norma Showley, Purchasing Agent to renew the Service Contract with Otis Elevator for the Old Courthouse and Jail at a cost of $353.83 per month.
NURSING HOME/PURCHASING
Discussion occurred regarding a request from Lonnie Strickland, Nursing Home Director to start a new Pharmacy System at Lake Memorial Nusing Home which would consist of unit dose medication with individualy wraped medication for each patient.
Mr. Strickland informed the Board that HRS had cited the Nursing Home for having excess medication, and he felt this system would eliminate such problems in the future.
The Board requested Norma Showley, Pruchasing Agent to obtain estimates on the new pharmacy system for the Nursing Home and report back to the Board.
NURSING HOME/BUILDING COMMITTEE
Lonnie Strickland, Nursing Home Director requested the Board to enclose the back porch of the Nursing Home in order to securly store the meat coolers used by the Nursing Home. The Board referred Mr. Strickland's request to the Building Committee for review.
PURCHASING/BIDS/MOSQUITO CONTROL
Norma Showley, Purchasing Agent requested the Board allow her to rebid the pump and steel that are being stored at Mosquito Control.
The Board instructed Ms. Showey to obtain estimates on the worth of the pump and steel and report back to the Board.
GRANTS-COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK- RANT
The Chairman announced the advertised Public Hearing regarding the implementation of a Citizens Participation Plan, under the Community Development Block Grant for 1980-83 would now be heard.
It was noted the proper proof of publication was on hand and had appeared in the September 29, 1980 edition of theLittle Sentinel.
Mr. Jerry Sexton, Grants Coorinator, reported to the Board on the progress of the Community Development Block Grants in the past and possible target areas for 1980-83.
GRANTS/BUDGETS/FUNDS-TRANSFER
The Chairman ammounced the advertised Public Hearing regarding the transfer of funds from Road Projects under Community Development Block Grant had arrived.
It was noted the proper proof of publication was on hand and had appeared in the September 29, 1980 edition of the Little Sentinel.
No one present wished to discuss this matter with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following budget transfers:
Transfer $31,779.71 from Street Improvement with $30,385.51 to Housing Rehab. and $1,394.20 to Park Site Acquisition.
Transfer $6,000.00 from Housing Demolition to Housing Rehab.
OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Commr. Burhans presented a request from Reverend Andrews and The Lake County Ministers Association to use the McTureous Park in Altoona for a religious tent revival.
Discussion occurred regarding the request and it was the feeling of the Board if Reverend Andrews could assure no overnight parking, furnish their own sanitation system and secure extra policing from the Lake County Sheriff's Department that the Board would have no objections.
ANIMAL SHELTER
Commr. Burhans stated he had received several complaints from people who have had their hunting dogs picked up by the Lake County Animal Control while they were hunting with their owners.
The Board requested Commr. Carson contact Frankie Thorp, Animal Shelter to obtain a report on the animals that are being picked up and report back to the Board.
PROPERTY APPRAISER/TAX COLLECTOR/CONTRACTS & LEASES & AGREEMENTS
Ed Havill, Property Appraiser and T. Keith Hall, Tax Collector appeared before the Board to request the contracts for the computer system be signed.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board upon the recommendation of Attorney authorized the Chairman to sign the contracts as the County submitted.
BUILDING COMMITTEE/PROPERTY APPRAISER/TAX COLLECTOR
The Board referred to the Building Committee the proposed sites (vault in Old Courthouse or office space in Tax Collector and Property Appraiser Offices) for the computer system to be installed for the Property Appraiser and Tax Collector.
The list was referred to the Building Committee to contact an architect to obtain estimates and report back to the Board.
AGRICULTURE CENTER/PURCHASING
Commr. Burhans read a letter from Earl M. Kelly, Director Lake County Extension Service requesting new condenser units for the air conditioning systems at the Agriculture Center.
The Board referred the letter to Norma Showley, Puchasing Agent.
EMERGENCY SERVICES/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved a travel request for Robert A. Lewis, Emergency Services Director, to attend an Inter-governmental Comprehensive Emergency Management Conference, in Atlanta, Georgia on October 13, 1980 thru October 18, 1980 at an estimated cost of $251.54.
VETERANS SERVICE/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved a travel request for Arthur Ragland, Obie Brown and Dorothy Orr, Veterans Service Office to attend a Veterans Service Officers Mid-Winder Training Conference in St. Petersburg, Florida on Ocotber 20, 21, and 22, 1980 at an estimated cost of $488.20.
VETERANS SERVICE/RESOLUTIONS
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved a Resolution submitted by Art Ragland, Veterans Service Officer on behalf of Lorrine Retey, Assistant Veteran Service Officer, Mrs. Retey retired on September 26, 1980 after 15 years of dedicated service.
COMMUNITCATIONS/FAIRGROUNDS
Commr. Windram read a letter from Estates Unlimited expressing their sincere appreciation for the courtesy and assistance shown to them by all of the personnel at the Lake County Expo Center. The Board requested the Clerk to copy each employee involved with the Fairgrounds.
SIGNS/WATER AUTHORITY
On a motion by Commr. Burhans seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved ten (10) speed limit signs as requested by the Lake County Water Authority as follows:
Resolutions previously passed to post signs in each of these areas.
5- Dora Canal
3- Astor Forest Camp Site
2- Holiday Haven (Astor)
BONDS-CONTRACTOR
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Contractor Bonds:
99-81 Dean H. Guerry d/b/a Guerry Cabinet & Fixture Co. (Cabinets & Fixt)
126-81 William T. Dunstan, Jr. (Plumbing)
128-81 Carl Screws (Painting)
195-81 Frank Bassett d/b/a Frank's Plumbing Service (Plumbing)
204-81 Ronald M. Allen d/b/a Lake Glass Co. (Glass)
226-81 Henry Mayhew (Building)
274-81 C. R. Keene (General)
295-81 James C. Gough (Painting)
371-81 Curtis Grigsby (Plastering)
384-81 John R. Allen (Roofing)
540-81 Maxwell Scott (General)
567-81 Lemuel E. Conway d/b/a Conway Tile & Marble (Tile &
Marble)
568-81 Oscar Smallwood (Painting)
908-81 Robert Tindle d/b/a Tindle Electric (Electrical)
914-81 C. B. Keene (General)
1047-81 George E. Lavender (General)
1167-81 Del Kohn (Residential)
1228-81 Richard P. Brown (General)
1297-81 Sam S. Bennett, Jr.
1364-81 Richard E. Moreland d/b/a Central Florida Underground, Inc.(Gen.)
1381-81 Talmadge Etheredge d/b/a Bonfire Mobile Home Park (Specialty)
1408-81 Glen E. Hawkins
1504-81 Henry Haar d/b/a Henry's Dry Wall (Dry Wall)
1592-81 David Dunstan d/b/a Dunstan & Son (Plumbing)
1609-81 Paul L. Snyder d/b/a Thriftline Construction (Residential)
1648-81 Ronald Giles d/b/a Giles Contracting (Plumbing & Electrical)
1753-81 William Bettencourt (General)
1807-81 Charles Gerald Wood (Residential)
1833-81 Robert W. Behe d/b/a Behe & Umholtz (Electrical)
1914-80 Raymond T. Cason (Swimming Pool)
1927-81 Daniel H. Radcliff d/b/a C & A Plumbing (Plumbing)
1928-81 Terry Futrell and Pardise Pools of Central Florida, Inc.
1929-81 Stephen G. Wilcox (Electrical)
1930-81 Gerald F. Wise (Building)
1931-81 Tommy Tamsett (Plumbing)
1935-81 Robert W. Griffith (Masonry)
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Contractor Bond Cancellations:
837-72 James H. Edwards
1178-77 John R. Simms d/b/a Clermont Hardware & Supply Co., Inc.
1550-77 James E. Moulton
1254-78 James Miller (Drywall SC Plastering)
1752-79 Emmett D. Harper (Drywall)
LICENSES 6 PERMITS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Gun Permit:
Jack A. Blake
The Board took no action on Gun Permit request for Barney B. Gorski and Eleanor C. Player due to unfavorable recommendations from various law enforcement agencies.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Gun Permit Renewals:
Gerald K. Kelch
Harvey E. Morse
Eddie Newman
Oscar A. Thibodeau, Jr.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board autorized payment of warrants #9526 through #10286 for the following accounts:
General Revenue Fine & Forefeiture
Revenue Sharing County Transportation Trust
Anti-Recession Landfill
Mosquito Control Aquatic Weed
Block Grant Section 8
CETA Special Assessments
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the September 12, 19, and 30, 1980, Traffic-Criminal Department of Distribution Report.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Monthly Board Packet from the Lake Community Action Agency.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middlton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the return of a $40.00 Escrow Deposit (Landfill) for K. Coffie (El Red Mobile Home Manor) minus $19.50 which he owes to Lake County.
MEETINGS
Chris Ford, County Attorney reminded the Board of the Canvassing Board Meeting, at 9:00 A.M. in The Supervior of Elections Office on Wednesday, October 8, 1980.
COMMUNICATIONS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved a letter written by Chris Ford, County Attorney's Office and signed by the Chairman to be sent to Governor Graham endorsing Wilson Wright to be placed on the Florida Public Service Commission.
CONTRACTS & LEASES 6 AGREEMENTS/TAX COLLECTOR
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign the Lease Agreement between Lake County Board of County Commissioners and Carlton-Mast Associates for the office space currently occupied by the Tax Collector in the Lake Hills Shopping Plaze, 2812 S. Bay St. Eustis, Florida.
RESOLUTIONS/ELECTIONS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Resolution requesting the Supervisor of Elections to provide a straw ballot to be held in the November, 1980 general election on the question of whether or not voters of Lake County would approve sex education taught in the public schools.
RECESS AND REASSEMBLY
At 11:45 A.M. the Chairman announced the Board would recess for lunch at the Park Grill with the Public and Press invited on a dutchtreat basis.
The Board reconvened at 2:00 P.M. for Code Violations.
CODE VIOLATIONS
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-80-121 Fernadas Barajes
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 declared Mr. Barajes in violation of Ordinance 1971-6 and granted him thirty (30) days to comply.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-80-107 Jack Matsche
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 postponed this case until November 4, 1980, at 2:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-80-117 Charles Moore
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 declared Mr. Moore in violation of Ordinance 1971-6 and granted him thrity (30) days to comply.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-80-120 Billy N. Roach
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 declared Mr. Roach in violation of Ordinance 1970-l and granted him thrity (30) days to comply.
PLANNING & ZONING
Commr. Carson brought to the attention of the Board the problem that the Lees Fleas Market owned by Mrs. Wilson is causing across the road from Key Scales Ford on Hwy. 27 in Leesburg.
Mr. White, Code Enforcement Officer informed the Board that his office has posted Notices of Violations on the site, but no action had been taken on the part of Mrs. Wilson to comply.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board directed the County Attorney's Office to immediately proceed with the necessary injunctive action to elieviate the safety hazards and comply with County regulations.
CONTRACTS & LEASES & AGREEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign the Lease Agreement between Lake County and John B. Kirpatrick and Nannie F. Kirpatrick for the rental of property (all the part of Block 45, lying West of the Seaboard Coastline Railroad Company as shown on the plat of Tavares) at $400.00 per month as well as storage tanks located on same property. The lease further provides that the lessor will deliver at a rate of 2 1/2 cents per gall to other County sites.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign the Lease Agreement between Lake County and John B. Kirpatrick and Nannie F. Kirpatrick for the rental of the building located at 525 W. Alfred Street, Tavares, Florida at a cost of $125.00 per month.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign the Contract between Lake County and the State of Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services Medical Examiners' Commission which request the County to improve the services delivery capabilty and the quality of the Medical Examiners' Service in Lake County.
OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Commr. Burhans stated that the Disabled American Veterans Post in Altoona would like to lease the McTureous
Park Property from the County to improve and maintain it.
The Board instructed the Clerk's Office and the County Attorney's Office to put notices in the Outpost Newspaper in Umatilla, the Churches and Post Office notifing the public of the proposed lease.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourne
C. A.' "Lex" Deems, Chairman
James C. Watkins, Clerk
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