A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

APRIL 21, 1981

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, April 21, 1981, at 9:00 A.M. in the Board of County Commissioners' Meeting Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida.

Commissioners present: Glenn C. Burhans, Chairman; Thomas J. Windram; Claude Smoak and C. A. "Lex" Deems. Others present were: James C. Watkins, Clerk; Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney's Office and Pat Shirah. The Invocation was given by Mr. Watkins and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Deems.

MINUTES

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of April 7, 1981, as amended and corrected.

PURCHASING/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Norma Showley, Purchasing Agent, and Judy Daku, Purchasing Department, to attend the Florida Association of Governmental Purchasing Officers Seminar in Daytona Beach, May 12 thru 15, 1981, at an estimated cost of $177.00.

PURCHASING/CETA/COUNTY EMPLOYEES

Commr . Deems read a request from Norma Showely, Purchasing Agent, for the three (3) CETA Employees, presently employed at the Purchasing Department, be hired as Regular County Employees due to their Contracts expiring April 24, 1981.

The Board referred the request to Mr. Watkins, Clerk, to meet with Mr. Timmons, Personnel Director, and report back to the Board later in the day with a recommendation.

APPOINTMENTS/LIBRARIES

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board appointed Mrs. Margaret Peacock to the Library Committee. The motion also included the Clerk informing Mrs. Peacock of her appointment.

RESOLUTIONS/LAWS & LEGISLATION/COUNTY ATTORNEY

Commr . Smoak presented a Resolution supporting House Bill 189 concerning Disaster Preparedness for the Board's review.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board recommended a Resolution be adopted by the Board, and authorized the County Attorney's Office to draw a Resolution for the Board's approval.

The motion also included the Clerk writing to the Legislation Delegation stating the Board's support of House Bill 189.

COMMUNICATIONS

Commr . Smoak informed the Board he would not be attending this afternoon's meeting of the Board of County Commissioners, due to his leaving for Washington D.C. to attend a Briefing on the Impact of Local Government by the President's New Budget.

HOSPTIALS/APPOINTMENTS

Mr. Steve Pullum, Attorney, representing Leesburg General Hosptial, appeared before the Board and presented a list of ten (10) nominations for the Northwest Lake County Hospital Tax District Creation of the Board of Trustees as follows:

Trustee #1 Bonnie Jones or Dena Deppe

Trustee #2 Earl Kauffman, or Urho Turvo

Trustee #3 Bill Herlong or Dennis Beck

Trustee #4 Al Haliday or Jack Pae

Trustee #5 Louise Hutchinson or Florence Hunter

Mr. Pullum stated that the Leesburg Hospital Association, Inc. had recommended the following five (5) nominees:

Trustee #l Bonnie Jones

Trustee #2 Earl Kauffman

Trustee #3 None

Trustee #4 Al Haliday and Jack Pae

Trustee #5 Louise Hutchinson

The Board suggested Mr. Pullman resubmit a list of nominations for the Board's review (with Trustee #3 being filled) later in the meeting today.

PUBLIC HEARING

ASSESSMENTS/PUBLIC WORKS

At 10:00 A.M. the Chairman announced the advertised time had arrived for the Public Hearing regarding a lien assessment to pave Highland Road.

Kathy McDonald, Public Works Department, presented a Petition from the residents of Highland Road with sixteen (16) property owners signatures (88% of the Property Owners).

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the Lien Assessment for Highland Road with Leecon, Inc. holding the lien for the property owners.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS/COUNTY EMPLOYEES

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved a merit increase for Robert Farner, Director of Engineering and Survey Services, from $17,500.00 to $18,500.00 per year.

PERSONNEL/COUNTY EMPLOYEES

Mr. Timmons, Personnel Director, appeared before the Board and requested the following changes be made in job classifications for the Planning Staff:

1 . Grants Coordinator to Assistant Planning and Zoning Coordinator.

2 . Associate Planner to Senior Planner.

3 . Planner to Associate Planner.

4 . Add: Assistant Planner.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the changes as requested by Mr. Timmons.

COUNTY PROPERTY/CLERK

Commr . Burhans informed the Board of the problems the Board Office has been having in the past few months with the I.B.M. Mag Card Typewriter and the I.B.M. Memory Typewriter regarding the service of the machines.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board recommended Mr. Watkins, Clerk, research the possibility of new equipment for the Board Office and bring a recommendation back to the Board on May 5, 1981.

NURSING HOME/COUNTY EMPLOYEES/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PERSONNEL

Commr. Burhans read a request from Lonnie Strickland, Director, Lake Memorial Nursing Home, for a CETA Title IID Position at the Nursing Home to be made into a Regular County Position at a annual salary of $7,370.00.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request as submitted by Mr. Strickland.

COUNTY PROPERTY/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/COUNTY ATTORNEY

Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, informed the Board that Mrs. Susie Hatcher, 112 South Sinclair Avenue, Tavares, had offered to sell her property to the County for $47,500.00.

Mr. Ford also informed the Board that an appraisal had been done by Mr. Sam S. Cook, M.A.I. who appriased the property at $47,500.00.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the County Attorney's Office to offer to purchase Mrs. Hatchers property for $47,500.00.

Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, also presented a bill to the Board from Sam S. Cook, M.A.I. for two appraisals, 411 West Main Street, and 112 South Sinclair Avenue, Tavares, at a total cost of $400.00.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board authorized payment to Sam S. Cook, M.A.I. in the amount of $400.00.

HOSPITALS/APPOINTMENTS

Mr. Pullum, Attorney, appeared before the Board at this time with a revised list of nominees for the Northwest Lake County Hospital Tax District as follows:

Trustee #l Bonnie Jones

Trustee #2 Earl Kauffman

Trustee #3 Jack Pae

Trustee #4 Al Haliday

Trustee #5 Louise Hutchinson

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the revised list of nominees as recommended by the Northwest Hospital Association, Inc.

CETA/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Tom Schley, CETA Director, and his staff to travel to several CETA Prime Sponsors within the state, with all costs being paid from CETA funds.

CETA/CONTRACTS & LEASES & AGREEMMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board authorized Tom Schley, CETA Director, to submit modifications to the Balance of State for Titles IIB, IV and the Administrative Contracts as recommended by Mr. Schley.

CETA

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Summer Youth Employment Program as submitted by Mr. Tom Schley, CETA Director.

SHERIFF/JAIL/COUNTY PROPERTY

Commr . Windram read a letter from Sheriff Griffin requesting additional funds and labor to correct deficiencies at the Lake County Jail.

Commr . Windram stated he would research the request further and report back to the Board with a recommendation at the next meeting.

COMMUNICATIONS

Commr . Windram read a letter from the Committee to Restore the Constitution, Inc., Pinellas County Chapter, requesting Lake County to join them in supporting House Bill 854.

The Board took no action at this time.

LICENSES & PERMITS/COMMUNICATIONS

Commr . Windram read a memo from Mr. Watkins, Clerk, regarding the research involving gun permits for aperiod of five years 1976-1980

PUBLIC WORKS/LANDFILLS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of June K. Lewis, Administrative Assistant, Public Works Department, for a $25.00 Petty Cash Account for the Astor Transfer Station.

HOSPTIALS/REPORTS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Waterman Memorial Hospital Association, Inc., Ambulance Operations Schedules of Revenues and Expenses for the years ended September 30, 1979 and 1980.

COMMUNICATIONS/WATER AUTHORITY

Mr. Watkins, Clerk, read a letter from Representative Everett Kelly requesting "Slow No Wake" signs be posted on Lake Dora for Horace Madden, Thompson Estates.

The Board referred the letter to the Lake County Water Authority.

BONDS-CONTRACTOR

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Contractor Bonds as follows:

1983-81 Joe Kinder (Residential)

1991-81 Otto G. Umlauf d/b/a U & R Electric, Inc. (Electrical)

1997-81 William J. Wietan (Air Conditioning)

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to pay warrants 15316 thru 15604 for the following accounts:

General Revenue Fine & Forfeiture

County Transportation Trust Anti Recession

Landfill Mosquito Control

Aquatic Weed Fish Conservation

EMS N.E. Ambulance Dist.

N.W. Ambulance Dist. Block Grant

Section 8 Youth Programs

CETA County Buildings

INDIGENTS

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

ADD: Beverly Flick for Cheryl A. Flick....................$50.00

ADD: Patricia White for Malzie Helms......................$50.00

ADD: Carnell McDonald for Lois Ezell......................$50.00

CANCEL: Pearlie Turner for Darrell Frye...................$40.00

CANCEL: J. F. Woodson for Olive Hartaqe...................$50.00

CANCEL: John Baker for Berdie Woodley.....................$50.00

CANCEL: Bessie Mae Dorsey for William Pray................$50.00

CANCEL: Margaret Shanbarker for Leonard C. Jones..........$50.00

CANCEL: James Johnson for Shedrick Lane...................$50.00

REPORTS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and

carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the April 10, 1981, Distribution of Revenue, Traffic/Criminal Cases.

CLERK

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried, the Board authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the Satisfaction of Judgment on Bernice Reddick, in the amount of $150.00, in the interest of Robert L. Reddick, Juvenile Division.

Commr . Deems was not present for the vote.

COMMUNICATIONS

Mr. Watkins, Clerk, read a letter from Teleprompter Cable TV, advising the Board that Westinghouse Broadcasting Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Corporation, plans to acquire control of Teleprompter Southeast, Inc.

The Board directed Mr. Watkins, Clerk, to write Teleprompter Cable TV stating the Board acknowledged receipt of their letter.

COMMUNICATIONS

Mr. Watkins, Clerk, read a letter from the State of Florida Department of Community Affairs, regarding disaster preparedness activities in Lake County.

The Board referred this letter to Commr. Windram for research.

RECESS AND REASSEMBLY

At 11:05 A.M. the Chairman announced the Board would recess for ten (10) minutes.

At 11:15 A.M. the Board reconvened.

PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA

PUBLIC WORKS/RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board accepted a drainage easement from W. D. McQuaig and granted permission for the Public Works Department to install 180 feet of 15 inch culvert at an approximate cost of $900.00.

At this time, after further discussion, Commr. Smoak withdrew his motion and Commr. Windram withdrew his second.

On a motion hy Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, t h e Board accepted a drainage easement from W. D. McQuaig and granted permission for the Lake County Public Works Department to install 180 feet of 15 inch culvert at an approximate cost of $900.00, and instructed the Public Works Department to transmit to Mr. McQuaig the Board's approval of the request, but also transmit the Board's concern about the lack of right-of-way on Fosgate Road.

PUBLIC WORKS/SIGNS/RESOLUTIONS

On a motion by Commr. Smoa, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved, by Resolution, to post "No Overnight Camping" SIgns at Lake Gem Park.

PUBLIC WORKS/COUNTY POLICY

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Policy for County Owned Vechicle Maintenance as submitted by Mike Willett, Development and Public Works Director.

ROADS-COUNTY, STATE/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. SMoak, seocnded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Mike Willett, Development and Public Works Director, to obtain secondary road bids starting with C-466 and C-455, then C-561 and C-452.

PUBLIC WORKS/ROADS-COUNTY, STATE

Discussion occurred regarding double surface treated roads in Lake County.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carrried unanimously, the Board approved for the Public Works Department to work within the Budget in District #3, and approved the items on the priorty list beginning with Third Street and Turkey Farm Road.

BlDS/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded By Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board awarded Project 116-81, Jim Payne Road 112-1618 and Underpass Road #2-18-12, to Superior Asphalt Co., Inc., in the amount of $38,845.05 and Project #7-81, Pine Court Haines Creek Koad #5-6034, to Superior Asphalt Co., Inc. in the amount of $42,964.20.

ROADS-COUNTY, STATE

Discussion occurred regarding Sugar Loaf Mountain Road.

Mr. Ben Benedum, Public Works Coordinator, stated he would like to try out a experimental basis to double surface a portion of that road in order to prevent the washing away of the road.

Mr. Benedum stated he intends to sheet flow the water down the hill into a retention pond.

Commr. Smoak stated that Mr. Benedum had preciously informed him that the Public Works Department could do this job without interrupting the normal work schedule for approximately $2,000.00.

Mr. Benedum informed the Board that everytime there is a washout it took approximately 2 l/2 days to replace the washout with three (3) trucks, one (1) grader and one (1) loader, therefore, in his opinion it would be advantageous to the County to do this experiment.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the double surfacing of Sugar Loaf Mountain Road, at an estimated cost of $2,000.00, from 561 to the top of the Hill (Approximately 2,000 feet).

PUBLIC WORKS

Commr .Smoak recommended, page three of the April 21, 1981, Public Works Agenda be postponed until a full Board is present.

Discussion occurred regarding the Public Works Department Summary and Recommendation?. from the Work Session of April 9, 1981.

RECESS & REASSEMBLY

At 12:15 P.M. the Chairman announced the Board would recess for lunch at the Silver Lake Country Club with the public and press being invited on a dutch-treat basis.

At 2:00 P.M. the Board reconvened for the Public Works Agenda with the following Commissioners present: Glenn C. Burhans, Chairman; Thomas J. Windram; and C. A. "Lex" Deems.

PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA

ROAD CLOSING - Part of Road, Plat of Higley - Petition #259

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 March 27, 1981 and April 3, 1981, editions of the Sentinel Star, Little Sentinel Edition.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the vacation of part of a road Block 15, Plat of Higley, for Wolcott and Niles, by Hugh Davis, as per Petition #259, described as follows:

From the Southeast corner of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 1, Township 18 South, Range 25 East, run South 890 45' 55" West 330.53 feet for the point of beginning. Run thence North O0 20' 32" West 1280.72 feet, thence South 89O 51' 19" West 496.29 feet, thence South O0 21' 50" East 1281.54 feet, thence North 89O 45" 55" East 495.79 feet to Point of beginning, all being a part of Block 15, Plat of Higley, an unrecorded Plat in Lake County, Florida.



ROAD CLOSING - Part of Armadillo Road - Petition #260

Mr. Taylor was present regarding this request.

It was noted the proper proof of publication was on hand and had appeared in the March 27, 1981 and April 3, 1981, editions of the Sentinel Star, Little Sentinel Edition.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the vacation of a part of Armadillo Road in the unrecorded Plat of Astor Forest Campsites for Lester and Lois Taylor, as per Petition #260, described as follows:

That portion of Armadillo Road lying between Lot 1, Block 15 and Lot 1, Block 102 east of Fern Road as shown on the unrecorded Plat of Astor Forest Campsites, being more particularly described as follows:



Commencing at the southwest corner of Section 2, as per Plat of Manhattan, recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 2, of the Public Records of Lake County, Florida; thence south 89' 29' 34" east, along the south boundary of said Section 2, 5,280.30 feet to the south-east corner thereof; thence east 2,135.82 feet; thence north 1,134.33 feet; thence east 1,708.95 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence east 119.34 feet to an intersection with the east boundary of Lot 30, Section 1 of the aforementioned Manhattan Subdivision: thence north O0 26' 45" east, along said east boundary 50.0 feet; thench west to a point that is north O0 24' 37" east of the Point of Beginning; thence south Oo 24' 37" west, 50.0 feet to the Point of Beginning.



ROAD CLOSING - Part of Roads Around Lake Gem - Petition #261

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 March 27, 1981 and April 3, 1981, editions of the Sentinel Star, Little Sentinel Edition.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the vacation of part of roads around Lake Gem, for property owners by Tally and Tally, as per Petition #261, described as follows:

That concentric street around Lake Gem between lots 1 through 30 and lots la through 30a and identified as Lake Gem Boulevard, all according to the Plat of Lake Gem Villa recorded at Plat Book 2, Page 15, Public Records of Lake County, Florida, and the same street as shown on the identical plat of Lake Jem Villa Properties, recorded at Plat Book 5, Page 4, Public Records of Lake County, Florida.

AND

That portion of a certain unnamed street running in a Northerly direction from Lake Gem (or Lake Jem) lying between lots 15, 15a and lots 16, 16a, according to the Plat of Lake Gem Villa recorded at Plat Book 2 Page 15, Public Records of Lake County, Florida, and the same street as shown on the identical plat of Lake Jem Villa Properties at Plat Book 5, Page 4, Public Records of Lake County, Florida.

AND

That portion of Orlando Avenue running in an Easterly direction from Lake Gem (or Lake Jem) lying between lots 23, 23a and lots 24, 24a, all according to the Plat of Lake Gem Villa recorded at Plat Book 2, Page 15, Public Records of Lake County, Florida, and the same street as shown on the identical plat of Lake Jem Villa Properties at Plat Book 5, Page 4, Public Records of Lake County, Florida.



AND

That portion of a certain unnamed street running in a Southerly direction from Lake Gem (or Lake Jem) lying between Lots 30, 30a and lots 1, la, according to the Plat of Lake Gem Villa recorded at Plat Book 2, page 15, Public Records of Lake County, Florida, and the same street as shown on the identical plat of Lake Jem Villa Properties at Plat Book 5, Page 4, Public Records of Lake County, Florida.

AND

That portion of the Westerly extension of Orlando Avenue running in a Westerly direction from Lake Gem.(or Lake Jem) lying between lots 7, 7a and lots 8, 8a, according to the Plat of Lake Gem Villa recorded at Plat Book 2, Page 15, Public Records of Lake County, Florida, and the same street as shown on the identical Plat of Lake Jem Villa Properties at Plat Book 5, page 4, Public Records of Lake County, Florida.



ROAD CLOSING - Citrus Farms - Petition #262

Mr. T. A. Shepard, Mr. Buddy Richards, Mr. John Warlock and Mr. Jack Jordan appeared before the Board opposing the request.

Mr. Robert Webb, Attorney, representing Mr. Marshall, appeared before the Board requesting the vacation. Mr. Marshall also appeared before the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request to vacate the Western 33 feet of the road right-of-way in Tract 12, Citrus Farms, Plat Book 13, Page 35, for Alvin Marshall by Robert Webb, as per Petition #262.

ROAD CLOSINGS - PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

Part of Road Easement, Altoona Subdivision of Johnson's Addition

Reverend Lawrence Loveday, Altoona United Methodist Church, was present to discuss the request with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise the vacation of a thirty foot road easement, Altoona Subdivision of Johnson's Addition for Altoona United Methodist Church, as per Petition #263.

Part of Right-of-Way for Donald E. Stephens

Mr. Stephens was present to discuss this request with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise the vacation of a fifty foot road right-of-way between Sections 27 and 28, Township 19 South, Range 27 East, by Donald E. Stephens, as per Petition #264.

Part of Right-of-Way for Wendell W. Smith

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

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise the vacation of part of a twenty foot right-of-way East of Lot 2, Block 48, Plat of Fruitland Park, recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 8, by Wendell W. Smith, as per Petition #265.

PUBLIC WORKS/ROADS-COUNTY, STATE

Mr. Gene Pebles appeared before the Board requesting the County maintain Robbins Road in Astatula.

The Board informed Mr. Peebles that Robbins Road was low on the priorty list due to population, taxes etc. in that area. The Board suggested Mr. Peebles contact the other people in the community to see if they would be interested in having the road graded by the County on a one-time maintenance agreement.

ROADS-COUNTY, STATE

Mr. Mike Willett, Development and Public Works Director, informed the Board that the property owners on Hubbard Street #2- 3311, had requested the following and that the Department has no objections if all parties agree:

1 . That the Board allow the Lake County Survey Crew to survey an area 15 feet from the centerline of the existing boat ramp on each side.

2 . That the Board allow the County Staff to help prepare an agreement between the property owners for maintenance of this 30 foot area and in deeding this to the property owners in Hubbard Subdivision for their exclusive use.



3 . The Board consider relinquishing any claims to the public right-of-way from the beginning of the boat ramp to the water Mr. Axline, resident of Hubbard Street, appeared before the Board and stated he wasiin favor of the proposals as listed.



Mr. Charles Sellar, Attorney, representing Mr. and Mrs. Walmer was present and stated his clients were opposed to the proposals. Mrs. Kate Further, Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Clayton and Mr. Daniel Coker appeared before the Board in favor of the proposals.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of Chris Ford, County Attorney to disclaim responsibilities to the Boat Ramp on Hubbard Street but the County would continue to maintain the street.

RECESS AND REASSEMBLY

At 3:35 P.M. the Chairman announced the Board would recess for five (5) minutes.

At 3:40 P.M. the Board reconvened.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT

Mr. Bill Delaney, representing Mr. Wesley Hester and Mr. John Ouzts, appeared before the Board requesting a waiver of improvement requirements of the Subdivision Regulations - Section 62.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Wesley Hester and John Ouzts - Groveland Area - District #2 - Case #81- 9, for waiver of improvements of the Subdivision Regulations - Section 62.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to release the balance in the Stone Mountain Estates Construction Maintenance Account to Grandview Greenhouses, in the amount of $3,007.24, plus interest.

PUBLIC WORKS/ESCROW/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SIGNS/ROADS-COUNTY,STATE

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to accept and execute Brendonwood Subdivision Maintenance Escrow Agreement; accept check in the amount of $4,258.00; accept the following roads into the County Maintenance System and assign the following road numbers:

Berkshire Court #5-6347

Devenshire Court #5-6447

PUBLIC WORKS/BONDS/SIGNS/ROADS-COUNTY, STATE

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to accept Midland Heights Subdivision Maintenance Bond; accept Adams Street into the County Maintenance System and assign road number 5-6348.

COUNTY PROPERTY/RIGHT OF WAY EASEMENTS

Discussion occurred regarding a request from the developers of Summit Chase Villas Subdivision to obtain an easement from the County on County Property adjacent to the Lake County Agriculture Center.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request.

DEEDS/RIGHT OF WAY EASEMENTS/ROADS-COUNTY, STATE

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the following Right-of- way Deeds on Sunnyside Cutoff #l-4119:

1 . Peter Citrus Groves, Inc.

2 . Ted Love and Juanita G. Love, his wife

3 . Marian D. Nott and Franklin B. Nott, her husband

4 . Joseph T. Davis and Mary W. Davis, his wife

5 . Margaret C. Brown

6 . Eugenia C. Parker, Mabel C. Cook, Margaret C. Brown,

Katherine C. Hopson, Helen C. Barden and John S. Consigny



On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the following Right-of- way Deeds on Jim Payne Road #2-1618:

1 . Fishback Groves, Inc.

2 . H. Van Pittman

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the following Right-of- way Deeds on Underpass Road #2-1812:

1 . Drainage Easement from William I. Johnson and

Doris J. Johnson, his wife

2 . Right-of-Way Deed from Lake County Board of Public Instruction



PUBLIC WORKS/CONTRACTS & LEASES & AGREEMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the Maintenance Transfer Agreement for Crossing #625199, located on C-448.

ROADS-COUNTY, STATE/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to release Road Reservations from the Department of Transportation as contained in the following Deed Numbers:

#1787, all but 33' from centerline of Hubbard Street (West of 27)

#2738, all but 40' from centerline of Andrews Boulevard and all but 33' from centerline of Pinehurst Street (Mt. Plymouth Subdivision)

# 263, all but 33' from centerline of East Horizon Vistas (off of C-439)

#2486, all but 33' from centerline of Oakmont Avenue (Mt. Plymouth Subdivision)



WATER AUTHORITY/SIGNS

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the Oklawaha Basin Recreation and Water Conservation and Control Authority to purchase eight (8) 24" x 18" "No Trespassing" signs from the County Sign Dept at County Cost.

BONDS-MOBILE HOME

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Robert W. Kennard - 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. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Robert McGill -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; subject to the Bonding Agent (Farm Bureau, Tavares) sending the Bond to the County.

BONDS-MOBILE HOME-RENEWALS

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for William M. Vanderhoof - Umatilla Area - District #5, to renew his mobile home bond for one (1) year.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Richard E. Frieszell - Lake Mack Area - District #5, to renew his mobile home bond for one (1) year.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request for Bert McDonald Cassia Area - District #4 - Case #80-12, for waiver of improvement requirements of the Subdivision Regulations - Section 62.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved the request for Donald L. Martin - Treasure Island Area - District #5 - Case #81-11, for waiver of improvement requirements of the Subdivision Regulations - Section 62.

Commr. Burhans voted "No".

POLLUTION CONTROL/CONTRACTS & LEASES & AGREEMENTS

Mr. Ted Wicks, Director, Pollution Control, appeared before the Board at this time to discuss the 208 Septic Tank and Erosion Control Studies.

Mr. Wicks requested permission to contract with the State of Florida Department of Enviromental Regulations for the Lake County Pollution Control Department to do studies on Lake Joanna and Lake Unity with the State of Florida Department of Enviromental Regulations paying Lake County $2,000.00 for their work.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board authorized Mr. Wicks, Director, Pollution Control, to work with the State of Florida Department of Enviromental Regulations in obtaining a contract to do the studies.

POLLUTION CONTROL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Elizabeth M. Thor, Lab Technician, Pollution Control, to attend the 1981 Spring Meeting of the Florida Society of Enviromental Analysts Association in Tampa, on April 24, 1981, at an estimated cost of $56.00.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Robert Erickson, Technical Services Supervisor, Pollution Control, to attend the Sample Collection/Handling Procedures and Bioassay Overview Workshop in Tallahassee, on April 27, and 28, 1981, at an estimated cost of $50.00.

COMMUNICATIONS/PROPERTY APPRAISER

Commr . Windram read a letter from Ed Havill, Lake County Property Appraiser, requesting storage area be allotted to his office after his records are vacated from Room 310 of the New Lake County Courthouse.

The Board referred the letter to the Building Committee.

RESOLUTIONS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board adopted the Resolution supporting House Bill 89 as submitted by the County Attorney's Office.

The motion also authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the Resolution as submitted.

There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 4:25 P.M.

Glenn C. Burhans, Chairman

James C. Watkins, Clerk