A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MARCH 17, 1981
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, March 17, 1981, at 9:00 A.M. in the Board of County Commissioners' Meeting Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida. Commissioners present were: Glenn C. Burhans, Chairman; Thomas J. Windram; Claude Smoak; James R. Carson, Jr.; and C. A. "Lex" Deems. Others present were: James C. Watkins, Clerk; Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; and Mary Grover.
The Invocation was given by Mr. Watkins and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Windram.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved the Minutes of January 5, 1981, as submitted.
Commr . Carson and Commr. Burhans abstained from voting due to their absence at the January 5, 1981, meeting.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of March 10, 1981, as amended and corrected.
PLANNING/COUNTY EMPLOYEES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved a $900.00 end of probation/ merit increase for Nadine Kennedy, Executive Secretary, Planning Department, bringing her annual salary to $9,900.00, effective February 28, 1981.
COUNTY EMPLOYEES/BUDGET
Mr. Timmons, Personnel Director, informed the Board he had received a request from Mr. Hal Summers, District Conservationist, requesting the reclassification of the Secretary II position to Executive Secretary for Soil & Water Conservation.
It was the feeling of the Board the request should be considered with the new budget.
PUBLIC HEALTH
Representative Kelly addressed the Board regarding a proposal for the development of a Health Service Advisory Committee. He stated the primary goal of this Committee was to research, compile, and advise the Board on matters relating to health services delivery.systems active or proposed in Lake County. He stated the committee, if approved by the Board, could be appointed from health care professionals and lay citizens.
Mr. Lonnie Strickland, Administrator, Lake Memorial Nursing Home, addressed the Board stating when a resident had questions regarding the functions of an agency, what services are available in the County, etc., the resident could contact the committee.
Commr . Windram felt the Board needed more information, for example, contacting the agency in Orange County regarding the operation of such an agency. Representative Kelly stated his staff in Tallahassee would assist Mr. Strickland in obtaining additional information and to investigate other, if any, similar committees on county level throughout the state.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman to appoint a person to compile a list of all the social services offered in Lake County, by what agency, how they are funded, and their budget.
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved an additional $124.03, bringing the total to $1,055.89, for the purchase of three recording units for the Clerk of the Circuit Court's Office. The purchase of the units was originally approved by the Board March 3, 1981.
AGRICULTURE CENTER/BIDS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved to waive sealed bid process, provided another source cannot be located with compatible equipment, and to purchase the data collection equipment for the Agriculture Center from Campbell Scientific, Inc. with grant monies received from the Energy Research and Development Administration Appropriation Authorization Act of 1977.
ZONING
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board postponed the City of Mount Dora rezoning case until April 7, 1981 at 2:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible.
COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Harry Gaylord, representing Leesburg Cablevision, addressed the Board as to the result of the meeting held with Commr. Carson, Chris Ford, County Attorney, representatives from Eustis, Tavares and Mount Dora in which the cities were requesting Channel 17 be added to the basic package. He stated the Company is willing to add Channel 17 and E.S.P. (movies, sports, etc.) to the basic package. Mr. Hooks, Central Florida Cablevision, stated there will be 12 channels- the two new stations will substitute two existing channels.
Commr . Carson moved to approve the contract as presented by the County Attorney's Office, amending the contract to include Channel 17 and E.S.P., substituting the two new channels for existing two network channels. The motion failed due to a lack of a second.
Mr . Jimmy Conner addressed the Board stating he felt the present franchise was more of a monopoly than a free enterpise system. He felt the present franchise agreement should run out and then bid for a new franchise. Mr. Paul Niles, Eustis, stated he had contacted several Central Florida cablevision companies and found the rates for basic service ranged from $6.24 to $8.58. He further stated all the companies received Channel 17 in their basic package.
Mr. Bill Farmer, City of Mount Dora, stated he would recommend to Mount Dora's City Council to approve the sale, but not the extension of the franchise.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board postponed action on the Cablevision Contract until April 7, 1981, at 11:OO A.M.
Commr . Carson moved Commr. Windram be the Board member to serve as liasion between the Board and the cities regarding the Cablevision request. Commr. Burhans appointed Commr. Windram to act as liasion between the Board and the Cities.
APPOINTMENTS/LIBRARIES
Commr . Smoak recommended and then withdrew the name of Mrs. Honey Jean Smoak to serve on the Library Committee. Commr. Smoak suggested the liasion Commissioner should not be allowed a vote nor be allowed to be the Chairman or Vice-Chairman, just sit in with the Committee to generate the information.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board appointed Mr. W. F. "Bill" Herlong, Leesbury; Mr. Carlton Downing, Groveland; and Mr. Francis Gillis, Mount Dora to serve on the Library Committee.
APPOINTMENTS/PLANNING
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board reappointed Mr. James Stivender District #l, to serve on the Planning & Zoning Commission for a term of two (2) years.
PUBLIC WORKS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC HEALTH
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the repair of the roof at the barn in Umatilla, where the Health Department is located, at a cost not to exceed $l,OOO.OO.
APPOINTMENTS/PLANNING/ZONING
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board reappointed Mr. Jay Vander Meer, District #3, to serve on the Planning & Zoning Commission for a term of two (2) years.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board appointed Mr. William Rauch, District #3, to serve on the Board of Zoning Appeals for a term of three (3) years.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PERSONNEL
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Gwen Shaw, Personnel Department, to attend Equal Employment Opportunity Seminar in Orlando, April 8, 1981 at an estimated cost of $100.00.
APPOINTMENTS/ZONING
on a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board appointed Mr. Ed Bergman, District #l, to serve on the Board of Zoning Appeals for a term of three (3) years.
PUBLIC WORKS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved the purchase of a Model No. 504 International Back Hoe from Starke for the Public Works Department, at a cost of $3,500.00.
Commr . Burhans voted "No".
SHERIFF
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the use of $l,5OO.OO, portion of the monies received from the sale of the airplane, to participate in firearms qualifications and retraining session for the deputies in the Sheriff's Department.
BONDS - CONTRACTOR
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Contractor Bonds:
NEW
1490-81 Edward Lynum, Jr. (General)
1968-81 William L. Wohlers (Residential)
1969-81 Albert W. Colwell (General)
1979-81 Kenneth K. Koehler (Electrical)
1981-81 Clayton Garrison dba Sentry Electric, Inc. of Central Florida (Electrical)
1984-81 William J. Matthews, II (Residential)
1985-81 Gordon Sellers (Air Conditioning & Heating Contractor)
1986-81 Gerald B. Stingham (General)
1987-81 Wilma J. Holley dba Holley Roofing (Roofing)
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of warrants #14515 through #14859 for the following accounts:
General Revenue Fine & Forfeiture
County Transportation Trust Anti-Recession
Landfill Mosquito Control
Aquatic Weed Northwest Ambulance
Northeast Ambulance Northeast Hospital
Block Grant Section 8
CETA
INDIGENTS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized payment for the following Indigents:
ADD: Alberta Fluitt for John Patrick.......................$50.00
ADD: Minneola Trailer Park for Matt Rose...................$50.00
ADD: Darwin Stephan for Peggy Winchester...................$50.00
ADD: Lake County Properties for Sheryl Lambert.............$50.00
CANCEL: Jack Roberts for Laurie Cooper.....................$50.00
CANCEL: Agnes Cole for Carla Frankito......................$50.00
CANCEL: David R. Jones for Carol Summers...................$50.00
CANCEL: John R. Jones for Margaret Sullivan................$50.00
CANCEL: Gladys Patton for David Wallace....................$50.00
CANCEL: Edith Rideout for Stephen Coles...................$50.00
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the 1981 and March 2-6, 1981, Distribution of Revenue, February 23-27, Traffic/Criminal
On a motion cases. by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Monthly Status Report from Youth Programs, Inc. which covers the period from January 29 through February 25, 1981.
CHECKS RECEIVED/INSURANCE
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board accepted Check #036094 from United States Fidelity and Guaranty Insurance Company, in the amount of $25,652.00, which is the County's share in dividends paid by the Company for the policy term from January 1, 1979 to January 1, 1980 for Worker's Compensation Insurance.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/JAIL
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment to John S. Dickerson, Architect, Inc., in the amount of $52.50 for services rendered for the Lake County Jail Electrical Renovations, Project #9-80.
CETA/BUDGET
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the budget amendments for CETA.
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the audit report for Southwest Florida Water Management District for fiscal year 1979-80.
POLLUTION CONTROL
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, signature authorization was given for the Chairman to sign the St. Johns River Water Management District, Regional Water Resource Assistance Program.
PURCHASING
Commr. Smoak questioned the Board contracting with both Miami Elevator and Otis Elevator for elevator maintenance service on the elevators in the Old Courthouse and the New Courthouse. The Board referred the question to Norma Showley, Purchasing Agent, to determine if the service can be done cheaper by one company instead of the two.
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Mr . Watkins, Clerk, reported on the court case filed by Mr. Kirn against Pinellas County regarding the investment of the Registry of Court funds. He informed the Board the hearing on the case would be March 18, and March 19, 1981.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 11:45 A.M. the Chairman announced the Board would recess for lunch and each Commissioner would lunch individually today.
The Board reconvened at 2:00 P.M. for the Public Works Agenda.
PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA
ROAD CLOSING - Virginia Street - Petition #254
No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.
It was noted the proper proof of publication was on hand and had appeared in the February 24, 1981 and March 3, 1981, editions of the Sentinel Star, Little Sentinel edition.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and
carried unanimously, the Board approved the vacation of Virginia Street located in the Bassville Park area for C. R. Brown, as per Petition No. 254, described as follows:
A part of that certain street called Virginia Street, lying east of and adjacent to the following described tract of land: From the center of Section 12, Township 19 South, Range 25 East, Lake County, Florida, run south 100 feet, east 1250 feet for a point of beginning, continue thence east 210 feet along Lakeview Drive, thence south 200 feet, thence west 210 feet, thence north 200 feet to the point of beginning, said.street being bounded on the north by the easterly extension of the north line of said described tract and bounded on the south by the easterly extension of the southerly line of said described tract of land.
ROAD CLOSING - Certain Roads & Lots in Silver Lake Estates
Petition #255
No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged the withdrawal of Petition #255 to vacate certain roads and lots in Silver Lake Estates for H. L. Pringle.
ROAD CLOSING - Part of Humphrey Road & Lots in Silver Lake
Estates - Petition #256
No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged the withdrawal of Petition #256 to vacate part of Humphrey Road and Lots in Silver Lake Estates for Valerie Jessee by Steve Richey.
ROAD CLOSING - Road in Hutchinson's Addition - Petition #257
No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.
It was noted the proper proof of publication was on hand and had appeared in the February 27, 1981 and March 6, 1981, editions of the Sentinel Star, Little Sentinel edition.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the vacation of a road in Hutchinson's Addition in Yalaha for James F. Rumford, as per Petition #257, described as follows:
Herein described is that part of a 40 foot road lying south of Lots 10 and 11 and north of Lots 14 and 15 Hutchinson's Addition to Yalaha, Florida lying easterly of County Road No. 48 also described as follows: A 40.0 foot road lying 20 feet each side of when measured at right angles thereto the following line: Begin at the N.E. corner of the SE l/4 of the SE l/4 of Section 16, Township 20 South, Range 25 East, Lake County, Florida, run thence west along the north line of said SE l/4 of SE l/4 a distance of 400 feet, more or less, to the easterly right-of-way of Highway No. 48 and end of description.
ROAD CLOSING - Lots 1 & 2 & Roads in Block 24, East of Highway Plat of Higley, Petition #258
Mr. Budelis, petitioner, was present to discuss the request with the Board.
It was noted the proper proof of publication was on hand and.3-17-81 had appeared in the February 24, 1981 and March 3, 1981, editions of the Sentinel Star, Little Sentinel edition.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the vacation of Lots 1 and 2 and roads in Block 24, East of Highway 452, Plat of Higley, for Leonard Budelis as per Petition #258, described as follows:
Vacate lots 1 and 2 in Block 24 East of Highway 452, also the south half of street running east and west, north of lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 24, lying east of Highway 452; also the street running east and west between lots 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, and 8, Block 24, lying east of Highway 452; also the street running between lots 2, 3, 6, and 7, Block 24; also the west half of the street running north and south parallel to lots 1 and 8, Block 24, all located in the Plat of Higley, Section 2, Township 18 South, Range 25 East, Lake County, Florida.
ROAD CLOSINGS - PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE
Part of Road, Block 15, Plat of Higley
Mr. Hugh Davis, representing the petitioner, was present to discuss the request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise the vacation of part of a road, Block 15, Plat of Higley for Wolcott and Niles, by Hugh Davis, as per Petition #259
Part of Armadillo Road
No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise the vacation of part of Armadillo Road in the unrecorded Plat of Astor Forest Campsites for Lester and Lois Taylor, as per Petition #260.
Part of Roads around Lake Jem
Mr. Lou Tally, representing the petitioner, was present to discuss the request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise the vacation of part of roads around Lake Jem, in Plat Book 5, Page 4, and Plat Book 2, Page 15, for property owners, by Tally and Tally, as per Petition #261.
Western 33 Feet Road, Citrus Farms
Mr . Webb, representing the petitioner, was present to discuss the request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and
carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise the vacation of the Western 33 feet road right-of-way in Tract 12, Citrus Farms, Plat Book 13, Page 35, for Alvin Marshall, by Robert Webb, as per Petition #262. The motion also included the advertising of the Western 16 feet road right-of-way in Tract 12.
PUBLIC WORKS/ESCROW
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the release of King's Cove 2nd Addition and cash maintenance escrow in the amount of $2,770.00, plus interest to Aragain, Inc.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to release all but $3,621.20 from Greentree Subdivision construction escrow account to Silver Lake Estates, transfer $3,621.20 to maintenance escrow account and accepted and executed the Maintenance Escrow Agreement; accepted Torwoodlee Lane into the County Maintenance System and assigned it road #l-5430.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved final payment on Project #19-80, Fletcher Road #5-7970, Webster Hill #5-7871, and CR #5- 7867 to Superior Asphalt in the amount of $26,922.99.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and
carried unanimously, the Board approved final payment on Project #5-80, C-448A, C-48 and CR #3-2854 (Ranch Road) to Leecon, Inc., in the amount of $57,634.02.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and
carried unanimously, the Board approved to pay Estimate No. 4 on Project #22-80, Sorrento, to All American Construction Company, in the amount of $50,890.86--$37,134.81 from Community Development Block Grant Funds and $13,756.05 from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds.
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 HUD Voucher #47 to draw down the Block Grant money to pay Project #22-80.
PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to repair California Street for Bill Ritter, at a cost of $45.00, on a one-time maintenance basis.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to repair Freeman Drive for Deborah Cukowski, at a cost of $90.00, on a one-time maintenance basis.
PUBLIC WORKS/SIGNS/RESOLUTIONS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved, by Resolution, to post "No Through Trucks" signs on the following roads:
Northland Road #4-4565
Greenway Drive #4-4467
PUBLIC WORKS/BIDS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board awarded the bid on Project #5-81, Sixth Street #5-9788A and Astor Transfer Station Road #5-9685A to Square G. Construction Company, Inc., low bidder, in the amount of $62,266.30.
PUBLIC WORKS
Mr. Steve Sewell, attorney representing Mr. Burton, was present to discuss Mr. Burton's request for one-time maintenance in the Emeralda Island area at a cost of $545.00. Mr. Sewell presented surveys showing a road existed as far back as 1909. He requested the County acknowledge the road as a county road and repair the road at the expense of the property owners.
Mr. Dan Robuck, representing Dr. Allen and the Cauthens, addressed the Board in objection to the request. He stated if the road had ever been in the county maintenance system, then the County has abandoned it.
Mr. Ben Burton, petitioner, was also present to discuss the request.
Commr . Smoak stated he would vote in favor of the petitioner if the road was established as a legal entity within the County regardless of the differences of opinions of the property owners; but, since there has never been any maintenance or any acceptance of that particular piece of land short of the 1909 survey without any maintenance, he supports the motion.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request from Mr. Ben Burton, Emeralda Island, for one-time maintenance at a cost of $545.00.
PUBLIC WORKS
Mr. James Hendrickson, President of the Astor Chamber of Commerce, was present to discuss the roads in Astor Forest Campsites. Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, stated all the road are unmaintained. Mr. Willett stated Mr. Benedum, Public Works Coordinator, had worked on estimates to bring Loop Road up to county standards. The Lien Assessment Procedure and the Municipal Taxing District Service were discussed as possibilities to bring the road up to county standards.
Mrs. Irma Harmon, property owner, stated there was not any description of the road on her deed. Mr. Vernon Keene, Mrs. Katherine Hildebrand, and Mrs. Meredith Hupalo, residents, addressed the Board regarding the request to pave roads in Astor Forest Campsites.
Commr . Burhans informed the residents the County would continue looking into their problem in order to find a possible solution.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 3:55 P.M. the Chairman announced the Board would recess for five (5) minutes. The Board reconvened at 4:00 P.M.
PUBLIC WORKS/SIGNS
Mr. Bob Farner, Director of Engineering Services, presented a speed limit study on 561 North from 19 to the Corporate Limits of Astatula. He recommended the speed limit be increased in the south bound lane to 50 MPH from the landfill entrance to the sand mines.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to increase the speed limit on 561 to 50 MPH from Curve three through and including Curve four, at Curve four begin the 40 MPH speed limit as presented on the map by Mr. Farner. The motion also increased the speed limit to 50 MPH, in the South bound lane, from the landfill entrance to the sand mines.
ROADS - COUNTY, STATE
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the release of road reservations from DOT as contained in the following deed numbers:
#2144, all but 33 feet from centerline of East Umatilla Boulevard (East of Umatilla)
#1269, all but 33 feet from centerline of Central Avenue (East of Umatilla)
#2577, all but 30 feet from centerline of Beach Street and all but 15 feet from centerline of Anderson Road, in City of Groveland. Department has letter of recommendation from City.
#2827, all but 33 feet from centerline of Hoylake Street and all but 33 feet from centerline of N. Berwick Street (near Sorrento)
#2624, all but 33 feet from centerline of Lockmoore Circle and all but 33 feet from centerline of Merion Cricket Avenue (near Sorrento)
FAIRGROUNDS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved for George Johnson, Fairgrounds Manager, to attend the Florida Federation of Fairs and Livestock Shows - 30th Annual Shortcourse in Tallahassee, Florida, April 23 thru April 26, 1981, at an estimated cost of $240.00.
PUBLIC WORKS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Michael C. Willett, Development & Public Works Director, and three (3) Area Maintenance Supervisors to attend a Pavement Maintenance Seminar in Lakeland, Florida, on April 1, 1981, at an anticipated cost of $60.00.
MUNICIPALITIES/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the City of Umatilla to stripe Umatilla Boulevard subject to the payment of total monies due to the County on a bill dated November 15, 1979, for road work.
PUBLIC WORKS
Mr. Willett, Development & Public Works Director, informed the Board starting March 23, 1981 the working hours change to 7:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.
PUBLIC WORKS
The Board scheduled a work session to discuss the Policy & Program Development on Roads for April 9, 1981 at 9:00 A.M.
PUBLIC WORKS/PERSONNEL
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following reclassification of budgeted positions in the Division of Development and Public Works - Public Works Department:
Position #22 - Records Clerk reclassified to Shop Foreman
Position #47 - Mower Operator reclassified to Records Clerk
Postion #64 - Mower Operator reclassified to Sign Maintenance Worker
Positions #37, #52, & #66 - Equipment Operator III reclassified to Assistant Area Maintenance Supervisor/Equipment Operator III
BONDS - MOBILE HOME
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Fred Sowders -Groveland Area - District #2, to live in a mobile home on the same piece of property on which his conventional dwelling is being built, subject to the proper bond being posted and with the understanding the mobile home will be removed immediately upon the completion of the conventional dwelling or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Barbara Daskam - Wekiva River Area - District #4, to live in a mobile home on the same piece of property on which her conventional dwelling is being built, subject to the proper bond being posted and with the understanding the mobile home will be removed immediately upon the completion of the conventional dwelling or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Charles E . Bradshaw, Jr., et al, Trustees - Okahumpka Area - District #2 - Case #81-8, for waiver of improvement requirements and plan requirements of the Subdivision Regulations - Section 62.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Buddy Register - Groveland Farms Area - District #2 - Case #81-9, for waiver of improvement requirements and plan requirements of the Subdivision Regulations - Section 62.
PUBLIC WORKS/SPEED LIMITS
Commr . Windram informed the Board he had received a request from the residents for speed limit signs in Pine Lakes.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board referred the request to Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, to review and bring a recommendation back to the Board.
CONTRACTS & LEASES & AGREEMENTS/PUBLIC HEALTH
Discussion occurred regarding the cancellation of the HRS lease agreement.
Commr. Smoak suggested HRS be requested to appear before the Board to discuss the agreement and possible termination of the agreement.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the County Attorney to write a letter to HRS, for the Chairman's signature, stating the Board would not agree to a voluntary lease cancellation and the Board would negotiate with HRS on the penalties for the breach of lease.
COMMISSIONERS
Commr . Carson informed the Board he had received a subpeona to testify in the case McKnutt vs. Armitage, in Sumter County,.March 23, 1981,
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the County Attorney to attend the trial in Sumter County with Commr. Carson.
COMMUNICATIONS
Commr . Burhans referred a letter received from Representative Kelly regarding Revisions & Clarifications Statute Provision relating to Disaster Preparedness to Mr. Ford, County Attorney.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 4:55 P.M.
Glenn C. Burhans, Chairman
James C. Watkins, Clerk
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