A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JUNE 2, 1981

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, June 2, 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 (arrived at 9:25 A.M.); Claude Smoak; James R. Carson, Jr. (arrived at 9:08 A.M.) and C. A. "Lex" Deems. Others present were: James C. Watkins, Clerk; Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney and Pat Shirah.

The Invocation was given by Mr. Watkins and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Smoak.

MINUTES

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seoconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the minutes of May 19, 1981 as submitted.

PERSONNEL/AGRICULTURE CENTER/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/COUNTY EMPLOYEES

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved a merit increase for Ms. Mary Thomforde, Secretary II, Agriculture Center, in the amount of $600.00 per year as submitted by Dr. Earl Kelly, County Extension Agent.

PERSONNEL/COUNTY EMPLOYEES/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved a merit increase for Ms. Sherry Puckett, Assistant Personnel Director, in the amount of $300.00 per year as submitted by Mr. Glenn Timmons, Personnel Director.

PERSONNEL/COUNTY EMPLOYEES/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/MAINTENANCE

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved merit increases for Mr. Al Downs, General Maintenance Worker, and Mr. David Walker, Electrical Helper, in the amount of $300.00 per year as submitted by Mr. Gene Dixon, Maintenance Supervisor.

COUNTY PROPERTY/COMMUNICATIONS/GAME & FRESH WATER FISH COMMISSION

Mr. C. E. Heppberger, President, Lake Improvement Association, Inc., appeared before the Board regarding a bass tagging machine.

Mr. Heppberger informed the Board that he had written the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission to see if they would like to purchase the bass tagging machine, and that Mr. Dennis E. Holcomb, Director, Division of Fisheries, had written back and stated they had no use for the machine at this time.

Mr. Heppberger asked permission from the Board to write the Technical Research Company to see if they would be interested in purchasing the machine.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak, and carried unanimously, the Board declared the bass tagging machine as surplus and approved for Mr. Heppberger to write the letter to the Technical Research Company.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/GAME & FRESH WATER FISH COMMISSION

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of 60,000 bass minnows from Florida Fish Farms, 1�C. in the amount of $5,000.00 to be take" from the Fish Conservation Fund, subject to the concurrence of the Game & Fresh Water Fish Commission.

Commr. Smoak suggested that a formula be created for the distribution of the fish that are purchased to allow even distribution of the fish throughout Lake County.

FIRE DISTRICTS/COMMUNICATIONS/PURCHASING

Mr. Watkins, Clerk, read a letter from the Bassville Fire District requesting the Board allow them to use the Lake County Purchasing Department to purchase major equipment items (for bidding, advertising, etc.).

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems, and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of the Bassville Fire District.

The motion also included the Clerk to write the Bassville Fire District informing them of the Boards decision, but clarify that the Board does not want to get into the details of the operation of the Fire District.

IRE DISTRICT/COUNTY PROPERTY/CONTRACTS & LEASES & AGREEMENTS

Mr. Watkins, Clerk, read a letter from the Bassville Fire District requesting the County lease to the Fire District a piece of property at the junction of 441 and SR 44 for the purpose of a fire station.

Commr. Carson made a motion to approve the request with the stipulation that the County Attorney draw up the proper lease agreement and hold harmless agreement.

Discussion continued regarding the request. Commr. Carson withdrew his motion to allow the Fire District to meet with Chris Ford, County Attorney and Mike Willett, Development and Public Works Director, in order to draw up a plan identifying the specific land area they need and bring back a recommendation to the Board.

APPOINTMENTS/FIRE DISTRICTS/COMMUNICATIONS

Mr. Watkins, Clerk, read a request from the Bassville Fire District for the Board to appoint two (2) new Fire Commissioners to fill the vacant seats on the Board.

Mr. Watkins stated he had spoke with the Fire District and that they had no recommendations for the vacant seats.

The Board requested Mr Watkins, Clerk, to write the Bassville Fire District and request a list of names recommending proposed Fire Commissioners for the Fire District.

FIRE DISTRICTS/INSURANCE

Mr. Watkins, Clerk, stated that after discussion with Chris Ford, County Attorney, it was their opinion that the insurance policy the Bassville Fire District now has would be sufficent as long as the policy was made payable to the Lake County Board of County Commissioners.

BONDS-MOBILE HOME

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Ester Mackey - Treadway School Area - District #1, 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.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Walter B. Kaminski, Jr. - Lady Lake Area -District #1, 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 Gordon Hutchinson - Lake Norris Area - District 114,.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. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Ralph and Marianne Burgess - Wekiva River Area -District #4, to live in a mobile home on the same piece of property on which their 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.

BOND-MOBILE HOME CANCELLATION

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the mobile home cancellation from Jerold Ray Byrd due to the fact the property owner does not intend to construct a dwelling unit at this time.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Claxon E. Parker - Paisley Area - District #5 -Case 1181-15, for waiver of improvement requirements and plan requirements of the Subdivision Regulations - Section 62.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Pine Island Land Co., Inc. - Pine Island Area -District #5 - Case #81- 6, 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 John Alisi - Robinson Lake Area - District #2 -Case #81-17, for waiver of improvement requirements and plan requirements of the Subdivision Regulations - Section 62.

MUNICIPALITIES/CONTRACTS & LEASES & AGREEMENTS/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Town of Astatula for the County to pay half of the expense of paving Virginia Avenue (street at the north town limits of Astatula), with County cost not to exceed $12,500.00, and subject to the proper contract being drawn stating the County has no obligations other than the $12,500.00.

BIDS/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to seal bid Project 1113- 81 County Wide Resurfacing.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved to seal bid Project #15- 81, East Crooked Lake - Widen and Resurfacing.

PUBLIC WORKS/ROADS-COUNTY, STATE/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Department of Transportation for the County to assume one-half (1/2) of the annual maintenance costs, supplying and installing advance warning signs and placing pavement markings (if applicable) on State Road C-455 at a cost to the County of $325.00 per year.

PUBLIC WORKS/ROADS-COUNTY, STATE

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Don Register, for the County to repair Lee Road at an estimated cost of $270.00 on a one-time maintenance agreement.

PUBLIC WORKS/BIDS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board awarded Bid #8-81, Sunnyside Cut- off, #l-4119, to Square G Construction in the amount of $58,550.05 (low bidder).

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board awarded Bid 1112-81, LaVonne Ave., Crescent Dr., Alice Ave. and Central St., to Superior Asphalt Co., Inc., in the amount of $42,769.52 (low bidder).

RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENTS/PUBLIC WORKS/PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

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

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board granted permission to advertise Petition 11267 for Grace Shirley (the vacation of a undeveloped canal abutting Lots 12 thru 28, Unit I, Harbor Shores, Plat Book 15, Page 32-32A for Pine Island Land Co.

COMMITTEES

Mr. Lonnie Strickland, Director, Lake Memorial Nursing Home, appeared before the Board to discuss the Health Services and Benefits Committee for Lake County.

Commr. Smoak made a motion to support the Committee in gathering and generating the information on the delivery of social programs in Lake County and request the cooperation from any agency contacted by the Committee to furnish such information as requested.

Commr. Windram seconded the motion which carried unanimously.

PURCHASING/BIDS

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized Ms. Showley, Purchasing Agent, to obtain bids for traffic paint.

COMMUNICATONS/FIRE DISTRICTS/PUBLIC WORKS

Commr. Windram read a request from the Mt. Plymouth Fire Control District for the County Public Works Department to install a culvert with the necessary fill/paving on Lot 19, Nocatee Trail (Wekiva River Acres) for a Fire Station.

Commr. Windram made a motion for the culvert to be installed at cost with funds to be taken from the Mt. Plymouth Fire Control District Fund.

Commr. Carson seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. The motion also included Mr. Watkins, Clerk, writing the Mt. Plymouth Fire Control District a letter stating the feeling of the Board.

APPOINTMENTS/FIRE DISTRICTS/COMMUNICATIONS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board appointed Mr. Richard Reynolds to the South Lake Fire District Commission replacing Dr. Emil Moherek.

EMERGENCY SERVICES/PURCHASING/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BIDS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board awarded the bid for a manual switch for the generator at Emergency Services to Graybar Electric Company of Florida, Orlando, (low bidder at $310.00).

COUNTY PROPERTY/CONTRACTS & LEASES & AGREEMENTS/COMMUNICATIONS

Commr. Burhans read a letter from the Astor Citizens Recreational Committee requesting the Board apply for a Special Use Permit, from the U. S. Forestry Service, for a site to be utilized as a recreation area.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request subject to a chartered organization accepting all responsibility (maintenance, operation, insurance, policing, etc.)

VETERANS SERVICE/COUNTY PROPERTY

Commr. Burhans stated he had a request from Obie Brown, Veterans Service Office, and other Veterans in the area for the County to lease Summerall Park, Tavares to the Veterans.

The Chairman requested Commr. Smoak to research the request and report to the Board his findings at the next Board Meeting.

AGRICULTURE CENTER/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for four (4) delegates and one (1) adult leader to attend the State 4-H Congress in Gainesville, July 27 thru 31, 1981, at an estimated cost of $330.40.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for five (5) adult leaders to go to Camp McQuarrie (4-H Camp) on June 15 thru 19, 1981, at an estimated cost of $275.00 which includes program materials, school bus and driver

BONDS - CONTRACTOR

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Contractor Bonds:

1574-81 Kenneth Carris (Plumbing)

1593-81 Marcene Standridge (General Contractor)

1826-81 Phillip Scott

1960-81 Warren B. Macbeth

2012-81 Robert J. Brickner Electric (Electrical)

2017-81 Bill Yell Electric (Electrical)

2018-81 Douglas Van Sant (Drywall)

2019-81 William D. Stradling (Electrical Contractor)

LICENSES & PERMITS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following New Gun Permits and Bonds and Renewals:

Evetta C. Asmus - New William R. Warbritton - Renewal

James W. Asmus - New Norma Wayne Warren - New

James E. Bouldin -Renewal George J. Weilant - Renewal

Francis M. Ferguson - New John Fletcher Whitt - New

Allen E. Greenwell - New Susie Ann Whitt - New

Clayton Haff - Renewal Lester Aycock, Sr. - New

Donald V. Hill - New John W. Cannon - New

Jerry T. Lockett - New Will R. Lamond - New

Jay Ramer - Renewal Joseph Lee Spires - New

Gary W. McCutcheon - New Joseph E. Reeves - New

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved a New Gun Permit and Bond for Hamp F. Hawthorne.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved a New Gun Permit and Bond for Joel Deland Lakes.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request for a New Gun Permit and Bond for Phillip Eugene Bass, due to the recommendation of the Sheriff's Office and the Mt. Dora Police Department.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved a Gun Permit Renewal for Clarence E. Holmes.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request for a New Gun Permit and Bond for Barry Swearingen, due to the recommendation of the Sheriff's Office.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved payments of warrants 16234 thru 16509 as follows:

General Revenue Fine and Forfeiture

County Transportation Trust Landfill

Mosquito Contol Aquatic Weed

Block Grant Section 8

CETA COR Buildings

INDIGENTS

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

CANCEL: Ella Bradford for Richard Wesley...................$50.00

CANCEL: Edith Rideout for James Nichols....................$45.00

CETA/BUDGETS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the amended budget for the Estimated Revenue and Expenditures of the Lake County CETA Summer Youth Fund for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 1981.

CHECKS RECEIVED

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board accepted check 115052, in the amount of $1.00 from the Lake County Fair Association, Inc. for the renewal fee of a Contract with Lake County (re Fairgrounds).

Commr . Smoak was not present for the vote.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board accepted check 11645, in the amount of $581.57, from James C. Watkins, Clerk of the Circuit Court, for the excess of tax sale certificates plus service charges.

Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.

REPORTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carrried, the Board acknowledged receipt of the May 15, and 22, 1981, Distribution of Revenue Traffic/ Criminal Cases and the Inspection Report of County and Municipal Detention Facilities.

Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.

COMMUNICATIONS/WATER AUTHORITY/PETITIONS

Mr. Watkins, Clerk, read a letter and petition from Ms. Joyce Thomas and the property owners of Lake Glona, Clermont, stating the serious problem of Lake Glona drying up, and request any help the Board might give to try to and save the Lake.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board stated they support the people around Lake Glona and request that the Clerk forward to the St. Johns Water Management and the USGS, Orlando, the County's concern about the very rapid drop and the detrimental effects of this drop on Lake Glona.

MEETINGS/BUDGETS

The Board set a Budget Workshop for Thursday, June 4, 1981, at 1:00 P.M. in the Lake County Courthouse, Tavares, Florida.

LAWS & LEGISLATION

The Board requested Christopher Ford, County Attorney, to research the Trim-Bill and report to the Board the current standing of the Bill.

LAWS & LEGISLATION/COMMUNICATIONS

Mr. Ford, County Attorney, read a Newsletter from the State Association of County Commissioners.

The Board requested Mr. Watkins, Clerk, to send telegrams to each local member of the Legislation Delegation requesting them to make whatever efforts they can to protect local government from law suits, revenues and increase mandatory cost that are being taxed against local government.

It was the recommendation of the Board to petition the State Association of County Commissioners to investigate the possibility of the Counties of the State of Florida having a judicial interpretation of the current or existing statute which prohibits the State of Florida from mandating local expenses to local government, State and County, without the appropiate funding for such mandates.

The Board also requested the Clerk to contact the State Association of County Commissioners and the League of Cities to see if they would be interested in a combined law suit against the State of Florida.

CETA/CONTRACTS & LEASES & AGREEMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and Clerk to sign the Contract between Lake County CETA and the Lake County Board of Public Instruction for the CETA Summer Youth Program Training (approved April 21, 1981).

SUITS AFFECTING THE COUNTY

Chris Ford, County Attorney, read a letter from Fred A. Morrison of McLin, Burnsed and Marable, P.A.'s, asking the County to accept service and complaints.on Sweigard vs. A desolved corporation and Lake County re: Belleaux Park in Lake Joanna. On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the recommendation of the County Attorney to accept service and proceed to answer on behalf of the County.

ORDINANCES/WATER AUTHORITY/EMERGENCY SERVICES

Chris Ford, County Attorney, presented a proposed emergency Ordinance from the Southwest Florida Water Management Area (re: water shortage).

Mr. Ford recommended the Board study the Ordinance, but not take immediate action at this time.

LIBRARIES/COMMUNICATIONS

Commr. Smoak stated he had drafted a letter that will go out to each member of the Library Committee with a work schedule and that each Commissioner will be copied. If any of the Commissioners have any suggestions that should be included in the work schedule, he would appreciate any suggestions.

RECESS AND RESSEMBLY

At 11:20 A.M. the Chairman announced the Board would recess for lunch and each Commissioner would lunch individually today.

At 2:00 P.M. the Board reconvened for Code Violations.

CODE VIOLATIONS

PUBLIC HEARING ZV-79-103 William J. Proebsting

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

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. Proebsting in violation of Ordinance 1971-6 and 1970-l and granted him fifteen (15) days to comply.

PUBLIC HEARING ZV-81-45 Kathryn Ross

Mr. Dennis Ross, son of Mrs. Ross, appeared before the Board to discuss this case.

Mr. Ross stated that the two trailers had been on the property for over twenty years and that the only time there might have been any confusion was when his mother purchased a new trailer around 1975, but the new trailer was put on the property before the old trailer was removed. Mr. Ross stated that his mother had hired an attorney to make sure everything was handled legally and that the attorney informed his mother that everything was fine at that time, so therefore, Mrs. Ross did not think she had violated any Ordinances then or now.

Mr. Ross also stated that in the same area there were several other lots that had two trailers on them.

Sandy Casburn, Code Enforcment Officer, stated that seven other people in the area had been sited in violation and that all but three had complied.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board postponed this case until July 7, 1981, at 2:00 P.M. or as soon there-after as possible, in order to hear all the cases in that area at one time.

Commr. Smoak request the County Attorney to research to see if there are variance procedures within the County for circumstances such as this case and write a report for his review.

PUBLIC HEARING ZV-81-56 Lee White

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

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. White in violation of Ordinance 1970-l and granted him thirty (30) days to comply.

PUBLIC HEARING ZV-81-63 Otis Chambers

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 declared Mr. Chambers in violation of Ordinance 1971-6 and granted him forty-five (45) days to comply.

PUBLIC HEARING ZV-81-68 Robert 0. Brady

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

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. Brady in violation of Ordinance 1971-6 and granted him thirty (30) days to comply.

The motion also included the bond being escheated.

PUBLIC HEARING ZV-81-71 George A. Grimes, Estate

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

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board declared the Estate of Mr. Grimes in violation of Ordinance 1970-1, and granted them sixty (60) days to comply.

PUBLIC HEARING ZV-81-76 Jordon Hypes

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

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. Hypes in violation of Ordinance 1977-3 and granted him seven (7) days to comply.

PUBLIC HEARING ZV-81-78 Elmer Givens

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

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. Givens in violation of Ordinance 1977-3 and granted him seven (7) days to comply.

PUBLIC HEARING ZV-81-80 Golden Triangle Realty

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 declared Golden Triangle Realty in violation of Ordinance 1977-3 and granted them fifteen (15) days to comply.

PUBLIC HEARING ZV-81-84 Ruby Sapp

Ms. Ruby Sapp appeared before the Board to discuss this case.

Ms. Sapp stated she did not want to tear down the buildings because they are antiques and are valuable to her property.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board declared Ms. Sapp in violation of Ordinance 1970-l and granted her thirty (30) days to comply.

PUBLIC HEARING ZV-81-86 Margaret A. Hill

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

Sandy Casburn, Code Enforcement Officer, stated that the violation had been cleared.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board dismissed this case due to the recommendation of the Code Enforcement Dept.

COMMUNICATIONS/ELECTIONS

Commr. Burhans reviewed a voters list of all the districts in Lake County as presented by Emogene Stegall, Supervisor of Elections.

Chris Ford, County Attorney, and Mike Willett, Development and Public Works Director requested a copy of the list.

BUILDING DEPARTMENT/AUTOS & TRUCKS

Mike Willett, Development and Public Works Director, stated that Jerry Sexton, Planning and Zoning Coordinator, is hiring a new Deputy Building Official, who presently lives two miles from the Lake County Line (in Seminole County) but understands he must reside in Lake County within six months. Mr. Sexton requests that the New Deputy Building Official be allowed to drive a county vehicle to and from work during this probation period.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the request for six (6) months.

Commr. Burhans voted "No".

COMMISSIONERS/COUNTY ATTORNEY

Commr. Smoak request Chris Ford, County Attorney, for the proper form to be prepared to file for the Ethics Commission. Chris Ford, County Attorney, informed Commr. Smoak that the forms were presently being drawn by his office and that they should be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court.

There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 2:55 P.M.

Glenn C. Burhans, Chairman

James C. Watkins, Clerk

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