A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

NOVEMBER 12, 1980

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in Regular Session on Wednesday, November 12, 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 Willman, Deputy Clerk.

The Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance were led by Commr. Carson;

COMMUNICATIONS

Commr. Deems stated he had received a letter from the State Association of County Commissioners regarding an appropriation made during the past Legislative Session to educate the public regarding the opportunity to defer homestead taxes.

COMMUNICATIONS

Commr. Deems informed the Board he had received a request from the Deerhaven Community Association requesting Deerhaven Road, formerly Forest Road 40, be declared a rural route for the purpose of requesting the Post Office to deliver mail as far as access road #1. Commr. Burhans stated the road was in the County maintenance system.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board declared Deerhaven Road a rural route and directed a statement be sent to the Post Office stating the County maintains the road.

POLLUTION CONTROL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/TRAVEL

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Elizabeth M. Thor, Lab Technician, Pollution Control, to attend an annual meeting of the Florida Society of Environmental Analysts, West Palm Beach, November 6 and 7, 1980, at an estimated cost of $140.00.

JAILS

Pat Willman, Depty Clerk, read a progress report from John S. Dickerson, Architect, regarding the Lake County Jail Renovation, Electrical Project #9-80.

PROCLAMATIONS/RESOLUTIONS

Pat Willman, Deputy Clerk, informed the Board she had received a copy of Governor Graham's proclamation proclaiming December 7-13, 1980 as Human Rights week and also December 10, 1980, marks the 32nd anniversary of the 739.Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations.

PUBLIC HEALTH

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the petition for admission to the A. G. Holley State Hospital for Edward Berry, Jr.

LICENSES & PERMITS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board rescinded action taken on November 4, 1980, for the approval of gun permit and bond for Mr. Eugene Roggelin and directed Commr . Burhans to check the application and report back to the Board. The action was rescinded due to a letter received from the Umatilla Police Department requesting a permit not be issued.

REPORTS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the October 31, 1980, Distribution of Revenue Traffic/Criminal Cases.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/JAIL/NURSING HOME

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved to pay John Dickerson, Architect, Inc., in the total amount of $306.50 for the following projects:

Project #9-80, Jail Electrical Renovation......$ 52.50

Project #5-80, Lake County Nursing Home........$254.00

PROCLAMATIONS/RESOLUTIONS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Mr. William D. Kirkpatrick, Lake County Farm Bureau, and declared November 21, - 27, 1980, as National Farm-City Week.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/NURSING HOME

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved to reimburse Mrs. Alexander, Dietary Supervisor, Nursing Home, $10.00 for a workshop she attended at Harry-Anna Cripplied Children's Hospital.

BONDS - MOBILE HOME, CANCELLATIONS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board cancelled the mobile home bonds for John H. Nystrom and James R. Makin in that the conventional dwellings had been completed and the.mobile homes removed from the properties.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for waiver of improvement requirements and plan requirements of the Subdivision Regulations - Section 62 for Robert Broch and Henry S. Shaw - Fruitland Park Area - District #1 - Case #80-52.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to pay Estimate No. 2 in the amount of $19,948.36 to All American Construction Co., Inc., Sorrento, Project #22-80.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, signature authorization was given for the Chairman and Clerk to sign the Request for Payment on Letter of Credit, Document #42 in the amount of $19,948.36 to draw down funds from HUD to pay All American Construction Co., Inc.

GRANTS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the Contract Addendum on the Lena Pearl Jackson rehabilitation job; to amend the contract from $3,800.00 to a total of $3,450.00 due to the exclusion of a roof from the contract.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the Contract Addendum on the Drew and Lillian Dallas rehabilitation job; to amend the contract from $4,000.00 to a total of $4,660.00 to cover the additional cost of a 2" well which was not covered in the original contract.

MAPS & PLATS/ROADS - COUNTY, STATE

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board postponed adoption of the map and certification for Skyline Drive 85-7672 and Cemetery Road #5- 7676 Right of Way Map.

ROADS - COUNTY, STATE/PUBLIC WORKS

Mr. Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, informed the Board he had a request to test roads in Orange Blossom Gardens that are not in the County maintenance system to see if they meet County standards. He stated most of the roads in Orange Blossom Gardens were in the maintenance system.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board granted Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Department, permission to test the roads as follows in Orange Blossom Gardens:

Paradise Drive

Owen Drive

Vermont Avenue

Aloha Way

Teekwood Lane

COMMUNICATIONS

Mr. Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, informed the Board people were ignoring the signs posted on the canal in Springs, Bath & Yacht Club, which the Board closed September 16, 1980. Mr. Willett stated the residents were requesting a gate to block the entrance to the canal. He further stated the canals were dedicated on the plat. Chris Ford, County Attorney, felt if the canals were dedicated to the public, the public would have a right to use of the canals. After discussion, the Board referred the matter to the County Attorney, to confer with Mr. Ballard and make a recommendation to the Board.

GRANTS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

Mr. Jerry Sexton, Grants Coordinator, Planning Department, appeared before the Board to discuss the Housing Code and the Loan Program in regards to rental units. Mr. Sexton presented a Proposal for Loan Program for Rehabilitation of Rental Housing Utilizing Community Development Block Grant Funds in Okahumpka and Montclair Project Areas.

PUBLIC HEARING/GRANTS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

At 10:00 A.M. the Chairman announced the advertised time had arrived for the Public Hearing regarding the Preapplication for the Community Development Block Grant. Mr. Jerry Sexton, Grants Coordinator, Planning Department, appeared before the Board to discuss the preapplication. He stated the total requested was $2,016,878.00 in Federal Assistance for a three (3) year program. The communities of Montclair and Okahumpka are the project areas. The breakdown for the three (3) years would be: 1st year: $790,173.00; 2nd year: $644,536.00; 3rd year: $582,169.00.

Mr. John Sweetwine, Montclair, addressed the Board as to whether restroom facilities would be a part of the project. Mr. Sexton stated when researching.the project they found restroom facilities could not be put in due to the high cost of maintenance.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, signature authorization was given for the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the Preapplication Agreement, the Resolution Approving the Submittal of the Application, and the Citizens Participation Certification for the Loan Program.

LICENSES & PERMITS/LANDFILLS/BUILDING/PUBLIC WORKS/PLANNING & ZONING

Mr. Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, informed the Board the Planning Department had researched fees (building, landfill, dog tags, and licenses) charged by Orange, Seminole and Sumter Counties. After condsiderable discussion, the Board directed Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, to adjust the fees on a percentage according to the current policy and to change the reinspection fees and present a recommendation to the Board.

HOLIDAYS

Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, informed the Board the State had declared December 26, 1980 and January 2, 1981 as holidays. Mr. Ford stated the State Attorney's Office and the Judges needed to know if the County would also be closing on those days. Commr. Burhans made the motion to leave the holidays as scheduled. The motion failed.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried, the Board declared December 26, 1980, and January 2, 1981 as holidays for County employees with the exception of the County landfills which will remain open and in operation on those days.

Commr Deems and Commr. Burhans voted "No".

RECESS AND REASSEMBLY

At 11:30 A.M. the Chairman announced the Board would adjourn for lunch at the Golden Corral in Eustis with the public and press invited on a dutch-treat basis.

The Board reconvened at 2:00 P.M. for Rezoning Cases.

REZONING

PUBLIC HEARING CUP #722-5 CUP in A Stone Lake Trust

Mr. Zeb Osborne, attorney for the petitioner, was present to

answer any questions the Board might have.

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 postponed this case until December 9, 1980 at 2:00 P.M. or soon thereafter as possible.

PUBLIC HEARING CUP #730-1 CUP in RR St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the withdrawal of this case by the applicant.

PUBLIC HEARING #126-80-4 R-l-7 to RP H. D. Robuck, AH, Lutheran Church

Mr. Dan Robuck, attorney representing Carl Ludecke and Charlie Johnson, was present to oppose the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation for denial.

Mrs. Lynne Iannone, Golden Heights, addressed the Board in favor of the denial. Mrs. Iannone submitted a Petition of 183 names also in favor of the denial. Mr. David Iannone also addressed the Board against the rezoning.

Mr. Carl Ludeke, petitioner, appeared before the Board in favor of the rezoning. Mr. Ralph Waring, St. Phillips Lutheran Church, addressed the Board and stated the Church preferred the single family dwellings; however, they could live with the proposal providing it has a stringent CUP. Mrs. Georgia Phillips and Mrs. Kay Meegan also addressed the Board in favor of the denial.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning the request to rezone to RP (Multiple-Family-Residential unanimously, the Board Commission and denied Professional).

PUBLIC HEARING CUP #740-4 CUP in RR H. D. Robuck, AH, Lutheran Church

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 request for a CUP in RP (Multiple-Family-Residential-Professional).

RECESS & REASSEMBLY

At 2:45 P.M. the Chairman announced the Board would recess for five (5) minutes. The Board reconvened at 2:50.

PUBLIC HEARING 8110-80-4 A to R-l-7 John W. Griffin

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 the rezoning to R-l-7 (Urban Residential).

PUBLIC HEARING CUP #732-4 CUP in A Carole J. & Helen Snyder

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 & Zoning Commission and approved the rezoning for a CUP in A (Agricultural) for a hog farm.

PUBLIC HEARING #114-80-4 A to R-l-7 James T. Walker

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 & Zoning Commission and postponed this case until December 9, 1980, at 2:00 P.M. or soon thereafter as possible.

PUBLIC HEARING CLASSIFICATION OF USES City of Umatilla

PUBLIC HEARING CUP #735-5 CUP in A City of Umatilla

Mr. Bill Palm, Consulting Engineer to the City of Umatilla,

addressed the Board in opposition to the Planning & Zoning Commissions' recommendation for denial. He stated DER had issued permits for the project. He further stated there were three (3) sites originally considered which were adjacent to the proposed Umatilla spray field.

Mr. Dean Snavely, resident of Umatilla, appeared before the Board to question the definition of a spray field. Mr. Snavely also questioned when walking into the field if there would be an odor or if any of the senses would be irritated from any product of the spray field. Mr. Palm answered Mr. Snavely's questions. Mr. Snavely further questioned the 100' buffer zone. Mr. Palm stated the buffer zone would remain in its natural state; inside of the buffer would be fenced.

Mr. Ted Wicks, Acting Pollution Control Director, spoke in favor of the sprayfield. Ms. Collene Fischer, Councilwoman of Umatilla, appeared before the Board and submitted a petition of 200 names from residents of Umatilla who were in favor of the spray field. She also submitted slides of the spray field area to be viewed by the Commission today or at their convenience.

Mrs. Nadine Foley addressed the Board and read a petition requesting denial of the proposed spray field. Mr. Jim Makin, Ms. Gloria Connell, Mr. Pettigrew, Mr. Jack Austin, Ms. Yvonne Rice and Mrs. Francis Roberts addressed the Board in opposition to the spray field. Mrs. Foley read another petition submitted by the Oak Grove Cemetery.

Mr. Foley addressed the Board regarding statements which had been made by Mr. Palm and Mr. Snavely. He stated he had talked with Mr. Kelly, Director, Agriculture Center, regarding the type of plants to be grown at the site.

Mr. Palm gave a rebuttal on comments made by Mr. Foley. He pointed out it was against the law to spray effluent on the groves.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission and denied the Classification of Uses under paragraph 60.17 for a spray field in A (Agricultural).

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission and denied the rezoning for a CUP in A (Agricultural) for a spray field.

RECESS & REASSEMBLY

At 4:40 P.M. the Chairman announced the Board would recess for three (3) minutes. The Board reconvened at 4:43 P.M.

PUBLIC HEARING #127-80-5 A to RR Harvey H. & Helen 0. Kemp

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

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission and postponed this case until December 9, 1980 until 2:00 or soon thereafter as possible.

PUBLIC HEARING #111-80-5 C-2 to R-l-15 Lucy E. & Margaret J. Yancy,Zebulon Osborne, Atty.

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

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission and approved the rezoning to R- 1-15 (Residential Estates).

PUBLIC HEARING CUP #733-5 CUP in A E. W. Beaudet

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 Planning & Zoning Commissions' recommendation and approved a CUP in A (Agricultural) for a travel trailer park.

PUBLIC HEARING #125-80-5 R-l-7 to C-l or CP Ruby V. Sapp

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 & Zoning Commission and approved rezoning to CP (Planned Commercial).

PUBLIC HEARING #123-80-5 R-l-7 to A Lou Tally

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 & Zoning Commission and approved rezoning to A (Agricultural).

PUBLIC HEARING CUP #738-5 CUP in A Lou Tally

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 & Zoning Commission and approved a CUP in A (Agricultural) for a marina and a travel trailer park.

PUBLIC HEARING #113-80-l R-l-7 to R-l-5 R. E. Bryant

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

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commisison and approved rezoning to R-l-5 (Mobile or Mixed Residential).

PUBLIC HEARING #128-80-1 Site Plan Review in CP Valerio Munizzi

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

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission and approved the Site Plan Review in CP (Planned Commercial) for a restaurant.

PUBLIC HEARING #108-80-l RR to RM Joe Fedor

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 & Zoning Commission and approved rezoning to RM (Mobile Home Residential).

PUBLIC HEARING #115-80-l A to AR Edward 6 Rosian Volkman

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

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission and approved rezoning to AR (Agricultural-Residential).

PUBLIC HEARING #119-80-l A to RP A. Travis Rowe

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

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning d Zoning Commission and denied the rezoning to RP (Multiple-Family Residential-Professional).

PUBLIC HEARING CLASSIFICATION OF USES Steve Richey, AH, Drexel Dudley

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

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission and approved the Classification of Uses under paragraph 60.17 for a produce market in A (Agricultural).

PUBLIC HEARING CUP #734-l CUP in A Steve Richey, AH, Drexel Dudley

Mr. Steve Richey, attorney for Mr. Dudley, was present to answer any questions the Board might have.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission and approved a CUP in A (Agricultural) for a produce market with the addition of Item D - proper wording by the Planning Department and Public Works Department as to the proper width and length of a turn lane.

PUBLIC HEARING CUP #736-2 CUP in A David M. Bortscheller

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

PUBLIC HEARING #109-80-2 RR to A Ronald D. & Diane Farley

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 & Zoning Commission and approved rezoning to A (Agricultural).

PUBLIC HEARING #121-80-l RR to ER William R. Thompson, Jr.

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

PUBLIC HEARING #124-80-l RR to ER Norman C. Cummins

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

PUBLIC HEARING #118-80-3 A to C-l or CP Ferndale Church of God

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

On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission and approved rezoning to C-l (Rural or Tourist Commercial).

PUBLIC HEARING CLASSIFICATION OF USES Ferndale Church of God

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 approved the Classification of Uses under paragraph 68.17 for a church in C-l (Rural or Tourist Commercial).

PUBLIC HEARING CUP #737-3 CUP in C-l Ferndale Church of God

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 & Zoning Commission and approved a CUP in C-l (Rural or Tourist Commercial) to build a church.

PUBLIC HEARING #122-80-3 Site Plan Review in CP Jorge & Victoria Quiroga

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

On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission and approved the Site Plan Review in CP (Planned Commercial) for sale of mobile homes.

PUBLIC HEARING #116-80-3 A to RR E. Russell Fatic

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

PUBLIC HEARING #112-80-3 A to RP A.M. Clooins, Jr.

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

On a nation by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission and approved rezoning to RP (Multiple-Family Residential- Professional).

RECESS & REASSEMBLY

At 5:lO P.M. the Chairman announced the Board would recess for three (3) minutes. The Board reconvened at 5:13 P.M. in Special Session to hear Public Hearings on Proposed Tax Increases for the Northeast Hospital District, Northeast Ambulance District, Northwest Ambulance District, and the Lake County Budget.

PUBLIC HEARING/NORTHEAST HOSPITAL DISTRICT/HOSPITALS/BUDGETS

At 5:13 P.M. the Chairman announced the advertised time had arrived for the Public Hearing regarding the proposed tax increase for the Northeast Hospital District.

Mr. Harold Koppel, Finance Director, informed the Board the percentage increase on the millage for the Northeast Hospital District over roll back was 31%; bringing the millage from .763 roll back to 1 mil. He stated 1 mil was mandated by law.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged there were no budget amendments.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board tentatively adopted the millage at 1 mil for the Northeast Hospital District.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board tentatively adopted the budget for the Northeast Hospital District for $733,682.00.

Commr. Deems announced the percentage of increase at 31%. PUBLIC HEARING/NORTHEAST AMBULANCE DISTRICT/HOSPITALS/BUDGETS

At 5:25 P.M. the Chairman announced the advertised time had arrived for the Public Hearing regarding the proposed tax increase for the Northeast Ambulance District.

Harold Koppel, Finance Director, informed the Board the percentage increase on the millage for the Northeast Ambulance District over roll back was 79.6%; bringing the millage from .191 to .343 mils.

Mrs. Penn appeared before the Board to discuss the proposed tax increase. Mr. Carl Bender, Waterman Memorial Hospital, was present to answer any questions the Board might have.

On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged there were no budget amendments.

On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board tentatively adopted the millage at .343 mils for the Northeast Ambulance District.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board tentatively adopted the budget at $260,200.00 for the Northeast Ambulance District.

Commr. Deems announced the percentage of increase at 79.6%.

PUBLIC HEARING/NORTHWEST AMBULANCE DISTRICT/HOSPITALS/BUDGETS

At 5:31 P.M. the Chairman announced the advertised time had arrived for the Public Hearing regarding the proposed tax increase for the Northwest Ambulance District.

Harold Koppel, Finance Director, informed the Board the percentage increase on the millage for the Northwest Ambulance District over roll back was 21.3%. Mr. Ed Havill, Property Appraiser, defined the various taxing authorities which are listed under "Other" on the Proposed Property Tax Notice. Several interested citizens addressed the Board to discuss the proposed tax increases.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged there were no budget amendments.

On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board tentatively adopted the millage at .473 mils for the Northwest Ambulance District.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board tentatively adopted the budget at $260,200.00 for the Northwest Ambulance District.

Commr. Deems announced the percentage of increase at 21.3%.

PUBLIC HEARING/BUDGETS

At 6:OO P.M. the Chairman announced the advertised time had arrived for the Public Hearing regarding the proposed tax increase for the Lake County Budget.

Harold Koppel, Finance Director, informed the Board the percentage increase in millage over roll back was 17.3%.

Mr. Clarence Holmes appeared before the Board to state he felt the Board was doing a good job.

Mr. E. R. Jelsma, Sylvan Shores Association, addressed the Board stating he had attended various meetings--School Board, Oklawaha Basin, etc. regarding budgets. Mr. Jelsma highlighted the proposed County budget. He pointed out areas where the Board had cut back greatly. Mr. Jelsma advised that in his research and study of the proposed budget, he could only see that the Board had cut expenditures by approximately 3 million dollars and should be commended for such an excellent job.

Mrs. Delores Andrejek, Yalaha, addressed the Board in regards to the budget request from the Lake County Family Planning Health Council for $lO,OOO.OO for the sterilization program. She stated Mrs. Patrowicz, Director, Family Health Council, admitted the same service is available through the County Health Department. Commr. Deems stated if the program was provided by the Health Department, the County would have to fund their program too.

Mrs. Geminiani, Yalaha, addressed the Board requesting the Board delete the money allocated to the sterilization program from the budget.

Mr. Park Lindsey, Leesburg, addressed the Board regarding the proposed tax increase.

Mrs. Mildred Green stated she had lots zoned Agriculture and had a substantial increase in taxes. Commr. Carson pointed out vacant property, business property, and agricultural property did not qualify for homestead.

On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged there were no budget amendments.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board tentatively adopted the millage at 3.139 mils for the budget.

On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board tentatively adopted the budget at $23,843,125.00.

Commr. Deems announced the percentage of increase at 17.3%.

RECESS & REASSEMBLY

At 7:35 P.M. the Board adjourned the Special Meeting and reconvened to the Regular Session.

RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEALTH/COUNTY EMPLOYEES

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried

RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEALTH/COUNTY EMPLOYEES

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, signature authorization was given for the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the Resolutions for Eva Cox and Catherine Aylor, Lake County Health Department for completing twenty (20) years of service for Lake County.

CONTRACTS, LEASES, AGREEMENTS/MOSQUITO CONTROL

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to enter into an agreement with the Department of Natural Resources for aquatic plant control for 1980-81.

POLLUTION CONTROL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Ted Wicks, Acting Pollution Control Director, to attend a Hazardous Waste and Materials Workshop in Orlando, January 14, & 15, 1981 at an estimated cost of $45.00.

CETA/CONTRACTS, LEASES, AGREEMENTS

Chris Ford, County Attorney, informed the Board he had three (3) CETA contracts with J. Scott Wetchell & Associates for training courses in the CETA program. He stated the contracts had been recommended by Tom Schley, CETA Director.

Mr. Ford stated Mr. Wetchell is requesting 85% upfront money for payment to the contractor. Mr. Ford advised the request was a high upfront percentage. He further recommended payments for the total contract of l/3, l/3, and l/3.

Mr. Scott Wetchell appeared before the Board to discuss the proposal and answer any questions the Board might have. Mr. Wetchell indicated he had negotiated the contract with Mr. Schley and Mr. Ford's office and this was acceptable with 85%.

Commr. Windram made the motion to approve the contract with payments as follows: 50% upfront, 25% in 60 days, and 25% at the end. The motion failed.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board the Board postponed action on the contracts until November 18, 1980 for further study.

CETA/CONTRACTS, LEASES, AGREEMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the contract with the Epilepsy Association.

PROPERTY APPRAISER/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/TAX COLLECTOR

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of cable for the computer and air conditioner for the Property Appraiser and the Tax Collector not to exceed $800.00.

PROPERTY APPRAISER/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/TAX COLLECTOR

There being no further business brought to the attention of the Board the Board adjourned at 8:05 P.M.

C. A. "Lex" Deems, Chairman

James C. Watkins, Clerk