A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OCTOBER 14, 1980
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, October 14, 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 (Arrived at 9:40 A.M.). Others present were: James C. Watkins, Clerk; Chris Ford, County Attorney's Office and Pat Shirah.
The Invocation was given by Mr. Watkins and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Middleton.
CETA/BUDGETS/COUNTY EMPLOYEES
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved a merit increase for Tom Schley, CETA Director, increasing his annual salary to
$22,500.00 for the 1980-81 budget year.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Special Minutes of August 28, 1980, as amended and corrected.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of October 7, 1980 as amended and corrected.
COMMUNICATIONS/BUILDING COMMITTEE
Mr. Watkins, Clerk, read a letter from Honeywell concerning an Energy Management System for Lake County.
The Board suggested the letter be referred to the Building Committee for review.
LANDFILL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the return of a $25.00 Escrow Deposit (Landfill) for Asplundh Tree Expert Company.
PROPERTY APPRAISER/REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Annual Report from the Lake County Property Appraiser Statement of Revenue and Expenditures for the year ended September 30, 1980.
ANIMAL CONTROL/BUDGETS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the necessary transfer of funds be made in the amount of $350.00 as requested by Frankie Thorp, Supervisor, Aniaml Control to cover the pre-exposure series of rabies shots for one new employee and the yearly boosters for the other four employees of Animal Control.
PLANNING AND ZONING
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and Clerk to sign the Satisfaction and Release of Judgments (Zoning Violation} for Johnny and Ode1 Stiefel and William S. and Barbara Lou Fry.
CONTRACTS SC LEASES & AGREEMENTS/ELECTIONS/CLERK
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and Clerk to sign an Agreement between Lake County and The Supervisor of Elections requesting the County through the Office of the Clerk, continue to maintain the books of accounts for the Supervisor of Elections at a rate of $1.00 per year.
COUNTY PROPERTY
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the list of items to be deleted from the County's Fixed Assets (Attachment A) for the month of October, 1980, as submitted by Don Peroddy, County Property and Inventory Department.
FIRE DISTRICTS/CONTRACTS & LEASES 61 AGREEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Cooperative Equipment Lease between the Lake County Board of County Commissioners and the State of Florida, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Forestry to enable them to let the South Lake Fire District have the vehicle described in the Lease for Fire suppression purposes with the understanding the South Lake Fire District will have to deal directly with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Forestry in the future.
BONDS-MOBILE HOME
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Ronald Fredericks -Haines Creek 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. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Kenneth G. Gourlie - Paisley Area - District #5, 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.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Ida Jones -Mascotte Area - District #2 - Case 880-44, for waiver of improvement requirements and plan requirements of the Subdivision Regulations -Section 62
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Violet Anderson - Spring Lake Area - District #1 - Case #80-46, for waiver of inprovement requirements and plan requirements of the Subdivision Regulations - Section 62.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Robert L. and Cynthia H. Bunnell - Eustis Area - District #4 - Case 880- 47, for waiver of improvement requirements and plan requirements of the Subdivision Regulations - Section 62.
RESOLUTIONS/ROADS-COUNTY, STATE
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the County Attorney to draw a Resolution requesting the Florida Department of Transportation to conduct a survey of the Intersection of Donnelly Street and Hwy 441 Mt. Dora due to the many serious accidents in recent weeks.
PUBLIC WORKS/COMMUNICATIONS/OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Commr. Windram read a letter from the IXORA Circle of the Lake and Hills Garden Club, Mt. Dora, requesting the Board take over the maintenance of the triangular plot of land near the Sylvan Shores Park Area at the junction of Morningside Drive , Park Place and Washington Road by Lake Gertrude, Mt. Dora Area.
The Board referred the request to Commr. Deems.
CETA
Discussion occurred regarding the request from Tom Schley, CETA Director to purchase a new telephone system for the CETA Offices.
The Board referred the request to the County Attorney's Office to research the possibility of renting a telephone system for the CETA Offices instead of purchasing and report back to the Board.
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of a Report of Receipts, Expenses and Net Worth of James C. Watkins, Clerk of the Circuit Court.
The motion also included accepting a check in the amount of $28,108.05 from the Clerk of the Circuit Court for excess fees for the year ending September 30, 1980.
CLERK/COURTS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved a requisition for $3,000.00 for payment of witnesses for the 4th quarter beginning October 1, 1980, for Circuit and County Courts.
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Report of Juvenile Jail Sentences for the month of August, 1980.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Monthly Status Report from Youth Programs, Inc. covering the period from September 1, 1980 thru September 30, 1980.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Annual County Forester Report.
COUNTY PROPERTY/COMMITTEES
Mr. Watkins, Clerk informed the Board Mr. T. Keith Hall had turned the keys to the Messer House over to him, and Mr. Watkins stated the condition of the house appeared to be good.
The Board referred the Messer House to the Building Committee to consider and make recommendations for possible uses of the house.
SHERIFF/BUDGETS
Mr. Watkins, Clerk presented a request from the Sheriff's Department to transfer funds within his budget for 1979-80 for the purpose of balancing his budget.
The Board instructed the Clerk to get more information (amounts, account names, etc.) from the Sheriff and report back to the Board later today.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
At 10:00 A.M. the Chairman announced the Public Hearing scheduled for this time would be postponed for fifteen (15) minutes.
CETA
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved a travel request for the CETA Fiscal Assistant to travel to Volusia and Seminole Counties CETA Offices to observe the fiscal procedures and systems used for financial functions.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
At l0:15 A.M. the Chairman announced the Public Hearing scheduled for this time would be postponed for fifteen (15) minutes.
PURCHASING/NURSING HOME
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Norma Showley, Purchasing Agent and Lonnie Strickland, Director Nursing Home to convert to a "Unit Dose" Pharmacy at the Nursing Home through Cresent Pharmacy, Leesburg on a non-exclusive basis. It was brought to the attention of the Board that the other pharmacies (Eckerds and Super-X) would not sell to the Nursing Home except on an exclusive basis.
This system was highly recommended by HRS.
PURCHASING/BIDS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board awarded Bid #013-80-Traffic Sign Posts (truck load) to National Steel, Orlando, Florida (low bidder) as recommended by the Purchasing Department.
GRANTS/PURCHASING
Discussion occurred regarding the request from Jerry Sexton, Grants Coordinator, to purchase a 10' X 55' mobile home frame with wheels at $200.00 and materials to construct a shelter on the frame at an estimated cost of $450.00.
The Board referred this request to Norma Showely, Purchasing
Agent to check into purchasing a drive van and report back to the Board.
ORDINANCE/ZONING
At 10:30 A.M. the Chairman announced the advertised time had arrived for the Public Hearing regarding the consideration for adoption of an Ordinance amending zoning regulations in Lake County. It was noted the proper proof of publication was on hand and had appeared in the September 19, 1980 and October 7, 1980, editions of the Little Sentinel.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Ordinance was placed on the floor for its first and only reading.
At this time Commr. Windram, read the Ordiance by title as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF LAKE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, ORDINANCE 1971-6 AS AMENDED, BY CREATING SECTIONS 60.160 (bb), 61.150 (r), 61.240 (l), 62.150 (q), 62.250 (k), 62.340 (k), 63.150 (i), 63.260 (i), 64.150 (i), 645.150 (i), 65.150 (i), 66.160 (h), 665.150 (e), and 67.150 (k) TO PROVIDE FOR FIRE STATIONS AND STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL POLICE STATIONS AND OTHER RELATED USES UNDER A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN ALL RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS: BY CREATING SECTION 68.119 (d) AND SECTION 69.110 (dd) TO PROVIDE STATIONS AND OTHER RELATED USES AS PERMITTED USES IN RURAL OR TOURIST COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS (C-l) AND COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS (C-2); PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board adopted the Ordinance, Number 1980-15, as read by title only, on its first and only reading.
PERSONNEL/BUDGETS/CETA
Discussion occurred regarding the proposed salary schedules as submitted by Glenn Timmons, Personnel Director, for 1980-81.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the proposed salary schedule for Lake County and CETA subject to vacant positions being brought up to minimum wage and that new employees will serve a probationary period of six (6) months at a salary less than the budgeted salary. At the end of the probation the employee would receive only the amount of increase to bring salary to the budgeted amount. No merit increase would be given at this time unless requested by the Department Head and by the Board.
ZONING/ATTORNEYS
Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney's Office informed the Board of a hearing on Friday, October 17, 1980 at 1O:OO A.M., in Judge. Aulls Courtroom, pertaining to Lee's Fleas in Leesburg. Mr. Minkoff indicated he would be asking for a temporary restraining order against Lee's Fleas.
BUDGETS-TRANSFERS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Budget Transfers:
Board Operations
Transfer $30,890 from oon-511-1-00-01-010-344 (Property Appraiser Commissions) to the following line items: $112 to #210 (Social Security Matching), $3,161 to 8220 (Retirement Contributions), $27,028 to #345 (Tax Collectors Commissions), and $589 to #510 (Office Supplies).
Management & Recording
Transfer $507 from 001-513-1-00-02-100-640 (Machinery & Equipment) to 001-513-1-00-02-100-510 (Office Supplies).
County Attorney
Transfer $10,836 to 001-514-1-00-04-000-312 (Legal Services) from the following line items: $36 from 8400 (Travel & Per Diem:), $34 from #410 (Communications), $447 from #510 (Office Supplies), and $9,892 from 001-599-1-00-99-000-999 (Contingency Reserve).
Superviser of Elections
Transfer $1,541 from 001-519-1-00-12-010-230 (Life & Health Insurance) to the following line items: $1,412 to #120 (Regular Salaries) and $129 to #220 (Retirement Contributions).
Transfer $26 from 001-519-1-00-12-020-463 (Building & Grounds Maintenance) to 001-519-1-00-12-020-410 (Communications).
Transfer $7,882 from 001-599-1-00-99-000-999 (Contigency Reserve) to the following line items: $1,568 to 001-519-1-00- 2-020-420 (Transpotation) and $6,314 to #170 (Other Personal Services).
Administrative Buildings
Transfer $4,279 from 001-519-1-00-16-000-129 (Salary Reserve) to the following line items: $2,778 to 8120 (Regular Salaries), and $1,501 to 8463 (Building & Grounds Maintenance).
Planning Department
Transfer $2,213 from 001-515-1-00-18-010-129 (Salary Reserve) to 001-515-1-00-18-010-120 (Regular Salaries).
Zoning Department
Transfer $213 from 001-524-1-00-18-020-640 (Machinery and Equipment) to the following line items: $136 to #510 (Office Supplies) and #77 to #521 (Fuel & Lubricants).
Building Department
Transfer $230 from 001-524-1-00-18-020-521 (Fuel & Lubricants)to 001-524-1-00-18-030-510 (Office Supplies).
County Service Officer
Transfer $99 from 001-533-1-00-20-000-230 (Life and Health Insurance) to the following line items: $86 to #120 (Regular Salaries), $5 to #210 (Social Security Matching), and $8 to #220 (Retirement Contributions).
Welfare - Administration
Transfer $66 from 001-564-1-00-30-310-462 (Equipment Maintenance) to 001-564-1-00-30-310-430 (Utility Services).
Welfare - Services
Transfer $13,747 from 001-564-1-00-30-320-348 (Medicaid - Nursing Homes) to 001-564-1-00-30-320-347 (Medicaid - Hospital).
Animal Control
Transfer $898 from 001-599-1-00-99-000-999 (Contingency Reserve) $790 from 001-562-1-00-33-000-230 (Life & Health Insurance), $75 from 11240 (Worker's Compensation), $318 from #315 (Other Professional Services), $63 from #340 (Contractual Services), $25 from #400 (Travel and Per Diem), $196 from #462 (Equipment Maintenance), $424 from #463 (Building and Grounds Maintenance), $274 from #510 (Office Supplies), $227 from #520 (Operating Supplies), $187 from #522 (Food & Dietary) $8 from #540 (Books, Publications and Dues), $116 from #640 (Machinery & Equipment) to the following line items: $2,338 to #120 (Regular Salaries), $136 to #210 (Social Security Matching), $212 to #220 (Retirement Contributions), $480 to #314 (Professional Services - Spay), $5 to #410 (Communications), $152 to #430 (Utility Services), and $278 to #521 (Fuel & Lubricants).
Nursing Home
Transfers $2,481 from 001-562-1-00-37-000-120 (Regular Salaries) to the following line items: $289 to #230 (Life & Health Insurance), $75 to #315 (Other Professional Services), $1,358 to #430 (Utility Services), $12 to #510 (Office Supplies), and $747 to #522 (Food and Dietary).
Expo and Farmers Market
Transfer $91 from 001-574-1-00-49-000-510 (Office Supplies) to the following line items: $56 to #400 (Travel and Per Diem), $12 to A410 (Communications), and $23 to 8520 (Operating Supplies).
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Transfer $816 from 111-516-1-00-02-000-493 (Fees and Costs) to 111-516-1-00-02-000-494 (Circuit Court Fees and Costs.
Landfill - Local
Transfer $109 from 115-534-1-00-61-210-462 (Equipment Maintenance) to 115-534-1-00-61-210-463 (Building and Grounds Maintenance).
County Court
Transfer $6,510 from 111-516-1-00-02-300-120 (Regular Salaries) to 111-516-1-00-02-300-510 (Office Supplies), due to postage for Jury * Summons, court notices, etc. 706 A.
Mosquito Control - Local
Transfer $1,943 from 116-562-1-00-29-111-462 (Equipment Maintenance) to 116-562-1-00-29-110-521 (Fuel & Lubricants).
Fish Conservation
Transfer $586 from 119-537-1-00-01-140-340 (Contractual Services) to 119-537-1-00-01-140-520 (Operating Supplies).
Block Grant
Transfer $78 from 126-554-1-00-18-430-120 (Regular Salaries) to the following line items: $58 to #210 )Social Security Matching), and $20 to #220 (Retirement Contributions).
Road and Bridge
Transfer $2,685 from 112-541-1-00-61-100-610 (land) to 112-541-l-00-61- 100-521 (Fuel & Lubricants).
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Special Minutes of September 30, 1980 as submitted.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 11:25 A.M. the Chairman announced the Board would adjourn for lunch with the press and public invited on a Dutch-Treat basis.
The Board reconvened at 3:OO P.M. for Rezoning, with the following Commissioners present: Glenn C. Burhans, Vice Chairman, Thomas J. Windram; James R. Carson, Jr. and Glenn Y. Middleton. Others present were Chris Ford, County Attorney's Office and Pat Shirah.
REZONING
PUBLIC HEARING CUP #722-5 Stone Lake Trust
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
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 postponed this case until November 12, 1980, at 2:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible.
PUBLIC HEARING 8107-80-4 MP to C-l or CP Cecil Bodiford
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 approved rezoning to C-l (Rural or Tourist Commercial).
PUBLIC HEARING #103-80-4 A to AR Dawn Developers, Inc.
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 without prejudice.
PUBLIC HEARING CUP #332-5 Revocation P & Z Commission (Staff)
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 Plannning and Zoning Commission and approved teh revocation of CUP.
PUBLIC HEARING CUP #730-1 St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board. 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 postponed this case until November 12, 1980, at 2:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible.
PUBLIC HEARING #105-80-2 LM & A to LM Kramer Company
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 approved rezoning to LM (Light Manufacturing, Warehousing, Research or Professional).
PUBLIC HEARING CUP #731-2 City of Clermont
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 (Agricultural). for a spray irrigation.
PUBLIC HEARING #106-80-3 A to C-l or C-2 or CP East Side Groves, Inc.
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 rezoning to C-l (Rural or Tourist Commercial).
PUBLIC HEARING #104-80-3 A to AR Alfhild Sonia Schock
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 denied the rezoning without prejudice.
REPORTS/TAX COLLECTOR
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Annual Report Lake County, Tax Collector Statement of Revenues and expenditures for the year ended September 30, 1980.
CHECKS RECEIVED/TAX COLLECTOR
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the following checks from T. Keith Hall, Tax Collector for excess fees:
Lake County Board of County Commissioners $28,628.07
Northwest Lake County Hospital (Ambulance) $ 244.53
Northeast Lake County Hospital (Ambulance) $ 153.66
Northeast Lake County Hospital (Regular) $ 614.47
Board of Oklawaha Recreation Water
Conservation and Control Authority $ 142.08
SHERIFF/BUDGETS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Sheriff to transfer $289.24 out of Equipment to the Investigative catagory and $16,138.61 out of Equipment to Expenses Other Than Salaries to balance his budget for the 1979-80 fiscal year.
RECESS AND REASEMMBLY
At 3:20 P.M. the Chairman announced the Board would recess until 5:05 P.M.
The Board reconvened at 5:05 P.M. for a Public Hearing on Community Development Block Grants.
GRANTS
The Chairman announced the advertised Public Hearing regarding the implementation of a Citiznes 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 October 2, 1980, edition of the Little Sentinel
Mr. Jerry Sexton, Grants Coorinator, informed the Board there were three (3) possible target areas for the 1980-83 period. Yalaha, Okahumpka and Montclair, and the Okahumpka and Montclair areas were being recommended by the staff.
Vera Diley, Gwen Jones and Ina Piner appeared before the Board requesting the Yalaha area be included as a target area for the 1980-83 period due to poor conditions in their area.
Mr. Walter Berry appeared before the Board and ask if a home could not be renovated, would their be a possibility of getting a low interest loan through this program, Mr. Sexton informed Mr. Berry that through the Community Development Block Grant the monies could only be used for renovating, no new construction.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the pre- applications for the Okahumpka and Montclair areas for the 1980-83 Community Development Block Grant.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 5:45 P.M.
James. C. Watkins, Clerk
C.A. "Lex" Deems, Chairman
Pas 10-17-80