A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

AUGUST 18, 1981

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, August 18, 1981, at 9:OO A.M. in the Board of County Commissioners' Meeting Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida. Commissioners present were: Glenn C. Burhans, Chairman; Claude Smoak, Thomas J. Windram; 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. Deems.

LICENSES & PERMITS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following gun permits and bonds:

Frederick C. Belton - Renewal Edward P. Meshalko - Renewal

Theresa A. Belton - New James H. Saunders - Renewal

K. William Hayes - New

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of warrants #17757 through #18034 for the following accounts:

General Revenue Fine & Forfeiture

County Transportation Trust Anti-Recession

Landfill Mosquito Control

Aquatic Weed Northeast Hospital

Northwest Ambulance Northeast Ambulance

Block Grant Section 8

Law Enforcement Trust Fund CETA

COR Buildings COR Homes

INDIGENTS

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

ADD: Village Motel for Deborah Truax.......................$50.00

ADD: Clyde E. Lyons for Shirley Hopkins....................$50.00

ADD: Oakwood Convalescent Center for William Robinson......$45.00

ADD: Dulca M. Supples for Arthur L. Supples................$50.00

CANCEL: Marvin Bowden for Henry Oakley.....................$50.00

CANCEL: Lavond Clayton for Ora L. Harper...................$50.00

REPORTS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the July 31, 1981, Distribution of Revenue, Traffic/Criminal Cases.

BONDS/WATER AUTHORITY

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the signatures of the Chairman and Board Members on the Bond for Bobbie Joy Morgan, who was appointed member of the Board of Directors of the Lake County Water Authority.

SHERIFF

Mr. Watkins, Clerk, stated he had drafted a memorandum to Sheriff Griffin regarding his request for a budget amendment to the proposed budget. The Board postponed discussion until Mr. Ford, County Attorney, would be present.

COMMUNICATIONS/MUNICIPALITIES

Commr . Windram stated he had received a letter from the City of Eustis requesting the County deed 1.4 acres to the City. The Board directed Commr. Windram to research the request and report back to the Board.

SUITS AFFECTING THE COUNTY/PLANNING

Commr . Burhans informed the Board he had been served with a Summons in the suit between Royal Palm Beach Colony, Inc., VS. Hershel E. Thompson and Donna K. Thompson; Richard C. Loose and Margaret L. Loose; and Lake County, Florida regarding the rezoning case CUP #780-4.

RESOLUTIONS/COMMUNICATIONS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board proclaimed the week of September 27 through October 3, 1981, as International Shrine Hospital Week in Lake County.

CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/NURSING HOME

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the Contract between Lake Memorial Nursing Home and Dorothy C. Monroe, Dietitian for the Nursing Home.

WELFARE DEPARTMENT

Commr . Carson informed the Board Myra Smith, Welfare Director, would be taking annual leave from Monday, August 17, through Friday, August 21, 1981.

COMMUNICATIONS

Commr . Carson informed the Board he had received a letter from Mrs. Connie Biggers, Lake County Chairperson for the Muscular Dystrophy Association requesting the County's permission to solicit for Muscular Dystrophy, Monday, September 7, from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

The Board directed the Clerk write Mrs. Biggers acknowledging her letter and informing her Lake County does not have an Ordinance pertaining to solicitation.

COMMUNICATIONS

Commr . Carson informed the Board he had received a letter from Florida Petroleum Council regarding the request from Allied Gasoline Retailers Association of Florida that the County adopt an ordinance which would prohibit petroleum companies from owning and operating service stations in Lake County.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board directed Mr. Watkins, Clerk, write to the Florida Petroleum Council informing them the Board has been made aware of the opportunity to pass such an ordinance, but are not considering adopting an ordinance.

SHERIFF

Commr . Carson stated he had received a copy of a letter from Sheriff Griffin requesting the Board refund the Sheriff's Department $4,035.23 for costs incurred regarding the DC-6 aircraft and the Lockheed 18-14 aircraft. Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated the refund could be paid from the law enforcement fund.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to refund the Sheriff's Department the amount of $4,035.23, from the law enforcement fund, for costs incurred regarding the DC-6 aircraft and the Lockheed 18-14 aircraft.

SHERIFF

Mr. Ford, County Attorney, read the memorandum drafted by Mr. Watkins, Clerk, to Sheriff Griffin regarding the Sheriff's request for a budget amendment to the proposed 1981-82 budget.

Commr . Smoak suggested the Board agree to place the Sheriff's equipment on the County liability policy subject to a list of the equipment being furnished to the Board.

Mr. Ford further suggested the Board indicate whether the Sheriff or the Board would pay the $1,500.00 for coverage.

The Board authorized the Clerk to send the memorandum he had drafted to the Sheriff and also state the liability coverage is available through the Board of County Commissioners at less than half the cost quoted to the Sheriff by his insurance agent if the Sheriff were willing to pay the cost.

AGRICULTURE CENTER/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/FUNDS - TRANSFERS

Ms. Norma Showley, Purchasing Agent, and Dr. Earl Kelly, Director of the Agriculture Center, addressed the Board to discuss a sound system for the Aq. Center auditorium.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of a sound system as proposed by Daltco, Inc. at a cost of $2,960.00 installed.

The motion also approved the following budget transfer:

Transfer $3,828.00 from account #Ool-537-1-00-43-000-120 (Salaries) to account #OOl-537-l-00-43-000-640 (New Machinery & Equipment).



AGRICULTURE CENTER/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following purchases for the Agriculture Center:

Herbicide Applicator...............$543.00 (including freight)

Camera for taking slides...........$175.00

Picture Screen.....................$l50.00

PURCHASING/BIDS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Norma Showley, Purchasing Agent to seal bid the following items:

Office Supplies Automotive Parts

Limerock Culvert Pipe

Asphalt

RECESS & REASSEMBLY

At 9:50 A.M. the Chairman announced the Board would recess for ten (10) minutes.

The Board reconvened at 1O:OO A.M.

ORDINANCE/PLANNING

At 1O:OO A.M. the Chairman announced the advertised time had arrived for the Public Hearing regarding the consideration for adoption of an Ordinance Amendment incorporating the Green Swamp Regulations into the Subdivision Regulations and the Zoning Ordinance. It was noted the proper proof of publication was on hand and had appeared in the July 30, 1981, and August 13, 1981, editions of the Sentinel Star, Little Sentinel edition.

Mr. Jerry Sexton, Planning Coordinator, was present to discuss the changes to the Subdivision Regulations and the proposed Ordinance. Mr. Ted Wicks, Pollution Control Director, was also present to discuss the proposed Ordinance.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board adopted the Ordinance as presented and amended, Number 1981-7, as described:

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS 1969- AS AMENDED TO DATE AND ZONING ORDINANCE 1971-6, AS AMENDED TO DATE, OF LAKE COUNTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF INCORPORATING THE GREEN SWAMP REGULATIONS INTO THE REGULATIONS OF LAKE COUNTY; TO PROVIDE FOR INCREASED PROTECTION OF GROUND WATER RECHARGE AREAS; TO PROVIDE FOR PROTECTION OF WETLANDS; TO PROVIDE FOR PROTECTION OF NATURAL DRAINAGE SYSTEMS; TO PROVIDE FOR PROTECTION OF THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF ALL GROUND AND SURFACE WATERS OF LAKE COUNTY, TO REGULATE MINING ACTIVITIES; TO PROVIDE A SAVING CLAUSE; AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.



Commr . Carson voted "No".

CETA

Mrs. Joy Holland, CETA Director, was present to discuss the Comprehensive Employment and Training Plan (CETP) for fiscal year 1982.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Comprehensive Employment and Training Plan (CETP) for fiscal year 1982 and approved the proposal for contract with Lake-Sumter Community College.

CETA/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

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

and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Joy Holland, CETA Director, to Atlanta to present the plan.

CETA/COUNTY EMPLOYEES

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved, upon the recommendation of Mr. Timmons, Personnel Director, the following two (2) new CETA positions:

1 . Chief of I.M.U. (Independent Monitoring Unit) Salary - $12,500.00



2. Coordinator Title VII - Salary - $12,500.00

Commr . Smoak requested Joy Holland, CETA Director, submit a breakdown of her entire staff, what they do, how many people are in the individual areas, who works in each program, and the overhead administrative costs.

POLLUTION CONTROL

Mr. Ted Wicks, Pollution Control Director, addressed the Board in regards to the Upper Palatlakaha Comprehensive Water Study. The three issues discussed by Mr. Wicks were as follows:

1 . See that waters that normally come North into Lake County out of the Green Swamp Area continue to move in that direction.



2. Investigate mandating that any waters that are removed from the ground water sources in Lake County and trans- ported across County lines have to be accompanied by an Environmental Impact Study and approved by the Board.



3 . The Board investigate the northern chain of lakes similar to what is being done in the southern chain of lakes, which would be the Lake Yale area, in terms of in flow and the nutrient flow that are coming into the Lake.



Commr . Smoak suggested if any governmental body should come to Lake County and want the water, that a local ordinance be drawn which states the governmental body must show Lake County how it will not hurt the County by doing the hyrodrological work necessary. He suggested the burden of proof be on the people who want Lake County's resources.

Commr . Smoak suggested Ted Wicks, Pollution Control Director, be instructed to work through his board to promote the issues and develop, with the assistance of the County Attorney, some local ordinances which can be implemented by Lake County.

Mr. Wicks also presented a Resolution regarding the Aquifer Pollution Investigation Study. He stated in order to get the program completed, the Study needed additional funding. He further stated they have applied to the Water Management District for matching funds. He stated the United States Geological Survey has given a.commitment to fund $12,000 in kind services if the Study could come up with the match. The Board instructed Ted Wicks to look to other ways of funding before the Board makes a commitment.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board instructed Mr. Ted Wicks, Pollution Control Director, to continue to participate in the Upper Palatlakaha Comprehensive Basin Study and the Board also authorized a local Control Ordinance be developed in conjunction with the County Attorney's Office to control the removal of water resources from Lake County. To be submitted to the Board for discussion.

ELECTIONS

Mrs. Emogene Stegall, Supervisor of Elections, addressed the Board requesting the Board create the following new precincts:

Precinct 11 Lady Lake; creating a precinct using Orange

Blossom Gardens Clubhouse (11A)

Precinct 25 Fruitland Park; creating a precinct using

Highway 27 and 441 as a dividing line with the East side being 25A with the Piccola Fire Station as the polling place.



Precinct 39 Tavares, creating precinct merging portions of Precinct 39 and precinct 19 together from the Dora Canal to the Dead River Bridge (39A).



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

carried unanimously, the Board approved the creation of the new

precincts as outlined by Mrs. Stegall.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT

Mr. Jerry Sexton, Planning Coordinator, addressed the Board with proposed changes in the Zoning Ordinance relating to conditional use permits for travel trailer parks and campgrounds. He also had results of the travel trailer park study he had conducted.

Mr. Ed Sawyer, co-owner of Blue Parrot Campgrounds, was present to discuss the changes with the Board. He stated concern regarding the length of occupancy of four (4) months. He stated most of his renters rented spaces for six (6) months. Commr. Smoak also felt the section on occupancy should be struck from the Master Park Plan Permit.

Mr. Sawyer also questioned the Board's objection to screen rooms and sheds.

Mr. Sexton stated there were twenty (20) existing CUPS for travel trailer parks which had not been developed: some of the CUPs dating back to 1969. He suggested bringing these CUPs up 37 5.for revocation or give the owner a certain amount of time to build the travel trailer park.

Mr. Sexton stated his proposal would have to go before the Planning & Zoning Commission for their review.

Commr. Smoak suggested Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, research the distribution of revenue from the sale of the RV tags.

RECESS & REASSEMBLY

At 12:05 P.M. the Chairman announced the Board would adjourn for lunch with each Commissioner lunching individually today. The Board reconvened at 2:00 P.M. for the Public Works Agenda.

PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA

ROAD CLOSING - Part of Palmetto Circle - Eustis Heights Subdivision

Mr. Robert Vason, Jr., attorney for the petitioner, was present to discuss the road closing with the Board.

It was noted the proper proof of publication was on hand and had appeared in the July 30, 1981, and August 6, 1981, editions of the Sentinel Star, Little Sentinel edition.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the vacation of part of Palmetto Circle between Blocks 13 and 14, Eustis Heights Subdivision, Plat Book 6, Page 84, by Robert Vason, Jr., for Spears, Hinkle, Simpson and Shamrock, as per Petition No. 271 described as follows:

That part of Palmetto Circle lying between Blocks 13 and 14 of Eustis Heights Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 6, Page 84, Public Records of Lake County, Florida, and that part of said Palmetto Circle lying Northwesterly of Lots 25 through 29, and Lot 1 of said Block 13, and 40.0 feet Southeasterly of the Northwesterly right-of-way of Palmetto Road. Subject to all easements, rights-of-way and restrictions of record.



ROADS CLOSING - East Half of Druid Place - Oak Haven Subdivision

Mrs. Brenda vonHartmann, Administrator, City of Tavares, requested the Board postpone the road closing until the City of Tavares had met to discuss the road closing as part of the road was located in the City of Tavares.

Mr. Robert Vason, Jr., attorney for the petitioner, was present to discuss the road closing.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board postponed the road closing

until

PUBLIC HEARING CUP 11785 CUP in RP P. Germeroth & S. Shaffner

Mr. and Mrs. Ricker and Mr. Huckins, adjoining property owners, Altoona, appeared before the Board objecting to the CUP.

Mr. Larry Taylor, Attorney, Leesburg, was present to represent Mr. Germeroth.

Mr. Germeroth was also present and spoke to the Board regarding his request.

Discussion occurred regarding the possibility of amending the CUP in order to please Mr. Germeroth as well as the adjoining property owners.

Mr. Pettyjohn appeared before the Board regarding this CUP and stated he was in favor of the CUP, but suggested several changes be made. Discussion continued.

The following changes were recommended by the Board:

Page 2, Section l-d Change to read One (1) four story building (48 living units)



Page 2. Section l-d-a Change to read One (1) three story building (48 living units)



Page 2, Section l-f Change to read One (1) three story building (52 living units)



Page 2, Section 2-a Change to read One (1) nursing facility building containing thirtv-five (35) beds.



Page 2, Section Z-b Change to read One (1) nursing facility building containing thirty-five (35) beds



Page 2, Section 2-c Change to read One (1) nursing facility building containing one hundred twenty (120) beds - three story - ot to exceed twenty Page 2, Section 2-d Add:(20) feet above road level The above residential and nursing facility buildings are approved in whole or in part subject to environmental contraints which may limit the size and placement of said structures

Fage 2, Section 3-b

(2) Change to read Nursing facilities a parking space for each staff member based on largest work shift and one parking space for every third bed.



Page 2, Section 3-d Change to read The number and placement of entrances maintained off of SR 42 servicing the planned unit development will be determined by the Public Works Coordinator and the Planning and Zoning Coordinator.



Page 3, Section 3-i Change to read The developer must provide one-third (l/3) of the cost for improvements for the cutting of a hill and other safety requirements as determined necessary by the Board of County Commissioners on SR- 42.



Page 3, Section 4. Change to read CUP's #290-5, #290A- 5, and #494-5 are null and void with the signing and recording of this Conditional Use Permit, and approval of the PUD Plans.

Page 3, Section 10-a Add: Any drainage improvements for current development must be approved by the Director of Pollution Control and constructed prior to the approval of the PUD.



Page 3, Section 11. Change to read After the completion of the proposed facilities as provided herein, the subject property shall not be used for any other purpose unless specifically authorized by the Planning and Zoning Commission, unless the proposed use meets every requirement of the RP zone existing on the property not modified by the CUP.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the amendments to the CUP as listed.

September 15, 1981, at 2:00 P.M. or soon thereafter as possible.

ROAD CLOSING - An Unnamed Road - Altoona, F. J. Hinson's Plan

Mr. Steven Richey, attorney for the petitioner, was present

to discuss the road closing with the Board.

Mr. Larry Taylor, attorney representing Mr. Peter Germeroth, was present to object to the Road Closing.

It was noted the proper proof of publication was on hand and had appeared in the July 31, 1981, and the August 7, 1981, editions of the Sentinel Star, Little Sentinel edition.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the vacation of an unnamed road lying between Lots 15 and 16, West of C-42 right-of- way, Altoona F. J. Hinson's Plan, Plat Book 1, Page 29 for Lena Grasso, as per Petition No. 273, described as follows:

An unnamed Road having 30 foot right-of-way lying between Lots 15 and 16 West of C-42 right-of-way in Altoona - F. J. Hinson's Plan, as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 29, Lake County, Florida in section 31, Township 17 South, Range 27 East.



ROAD CLOSINGS - PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

Unnamed avenue in Mt. Plymouth Subdivision

No one present wished 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 an unnamed avenue in Mt. Plymouth Subdivision, Section A, lying South of Block 72 and Northeast of Block 73 surrounding a portion of the park, for Jones and Jones, as per Petition No. 274.

Portion of Second Street - Okahumpka

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

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board postponed the request to advertise the vacation of a portion of Second Street lying between Lemon Street and Magnolia Street, Plat of Okahumpa, Plat Book 1, Page 38, Sumter County, Florida, for Garthel and Maxime Herrelson, as per Petition No. 275 and directed Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, to talk with the petitioner to see if surrounding property owners would be agreeable to closing the entire road.

SPEED LIMITS/RESOLUTIONS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved, by Resolution, to change the speed limit on Lakeshore Drive between Tavares and Mount Dora to 35 MPH for the entire length.

ROAD CLOSINGS

Mrs. Herrelson, petitioner for Petition No. 275, addressed the Board regarding her request for permission to advertise the vacation of Second Street in the Plat of Okahumpka. The Board directed Mrs. Herrelson meet with Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, to discuss the possibility of closing the entire road.

PLATS/PUBLIC WORKS/RESOLUTIONS/ESCROW

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved Sunshine View 1st Addition Subdivision plat for recording, accepted the Irrevocable Letter of Credit in the amount of $5,515.16 and accepted the following roads into the County Maintenance System and assigned the following road numbers:

Sunshine Drive #3-1145B

Sunshine View Court #3-1145C

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved Aurora Homes Subdivision Plat for recording, accepted and executed the Escrow Agreement, accepted the following road into the County Maintenance System and assigned the following road number:

Denali Drive #3-0735

PUBLIC WORKS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved partial payment on Project #12-81, DR #4-4365, Lavonne Avenue, Crescent, Alice and Central, to Superior Asphalt Co., Inc., in the amount of $33,527.80.

DEEDS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board accepted a Warranty Deed on North Court from Baker Groves, Inc.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted a Right-of-Way Deed on Ridgewood Road from Maude A. Hicks.

DEEDS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted Right-of-Way Deeds on Bronson Road #3-1038 from the following:

1 . Grace J. Stosberg and William K. Stosberg, her brother

2 . Raymond Wayne Bronson and Audrey Bronson, his wife,

and Vera C. Johnson

3 . Raymond Wayne Bronson and Audrey Bronson, his wife

4 . Dennis W. Bronson and Valerie J. Bronson, his wife

ROADS - COUNTY, STATE/PUBLIC WORKS

Discussion occurred regarding the paving of Bronson Road.

Mr. Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, stated he had a Change Order from Leecon, Inc. to pave the entire road in the amount of $28,926.47. It was noted the cost of $6,403.00 (the sum to pave 300 feet of the road) would be divided in thirds with Mr. Frizzell and Mr. Humphries paying 2/3 of the cost.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Change Order from Leecon, Inc. in the amount of $28,926.47 and authorized the execution of the Change Order when the 2/3 of the $6,403.00 is received by the Public Works Department and placed in escrow.

ROADS - COUNTY, STATE

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the release of road reservations from DOT as contained in the following deed numbers:

# 543, all but 33 feet from centerline of C-25A, in City of Fruitland Park. Department has letter of recommendation from the City.



#1745, all but 15 feet from centerline of Magnolia Avenue, all but 15 feet from centerline of Golden Glow Circle, and all but 25 feet from centerline of Pennsylvania Avenue, in City of Fruitland Park. Department has letter of recommendation from City.



#2519, all but 25 feet from centerline of Ohio Street.

PUBLIC WORKS/FUNDS - GENERAL

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the execution of DOT voucher for Transfer of Funds for Project #18-81, C-561 and Project #19-81, C-452, in the amount of $628,254.74.

SPEED LIMITS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request from residents of Lake Louise Estates to raise the speed limit on Old Mt. Dora Road from 25 MPH to 30 MPH.

PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Jim Stivender, Jr., Director of Engineering and Survey Services to attend Florida DOT Bridge Inspectors Training Program at University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida on September 28, 1981 through October 9, 1981, at no cost to the County.

MVI STATIONS/MUNICIPALITIES

Mr. Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, informed the Board he had received a request from the City of Minneola to use the Motor Vehicle Inspection Station in Minneola for a fire station. Commr. Deems stated the Building Committee recommended the MVI Station be assigned to the Public Works Department and recommended the Public Works Department move the maintenance barn from Mascotte to the MVI Station in Minneola.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board directed Mr. Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, to inform the City of Minneola of the County's intention of using the MVI Station facilities as a maintenance barn.

PUBLIC WORKS/COUNTY POLICY

Mr. Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, reviewed the proposed Lake County Road Policies from Page 14-D, School Related Projects to the end.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request from Mr. John G. Pitts - Lake Norris Area - District #4 - Case #81-29, for waiver of improvement requirements and plan requirements of the Subdivision Regulations - Section 62.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Mr. Patrick McBrady - Lake Norris Area - District #4 - Case #81-30, for waiver of improvement requirements and plan requirements of the Subdivision Regulations - Section 62.

BONDS MOBILE HOME

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the renewal of mobile home bonds for the following persons:

LeRoy W. Mack - Lady Lake Area - District #l

Robert Colvin - Mascotte Area - District #2

Willard F. Harris - Mt. Plymouth Area - District #4

COMMUNICATIONS

Commr . Deems read a letter from Southeast Timber Bridge Company requesting time on the agenda to give a presentation of their custom-made bridge and culvert packages. The Board instructed Mr. Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, write to Southeast Timber Bridge Company to set up a meeting with the Public Works Department.

FAIRGROUNDS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

Commr . Windram informed the Board he had two (2) proposals for the purchase of bleachers at the Expo Building and the Fairgrounds. Commr . Windram stated he had discussed with the Fair Association their participating in the purchase. He further stated if they participate in the purchase of the bleachers, they would need some guarantee from the Board that the County would temporarily fund the up-front money for the fair. He further stated the Fair Association had applied for a grant to help with the purchase. Commr . Windram stated should the grant application be approved, there would be two (2) alternate ways to go:

1) If the State gave $5,000.00 or $lO,OOO.OO, the Fair Association could cut down the price of the purchase; or



2) The Fair Association could buy additional seats.



Commr . Windram stated he had received one (1) proposal in the amount of $57,000.00 with a net seating of 1,352. He further stated H & S Manufacturing of Alabama made a proposal in the amount of $32,466.00 with a net seating of 1440, including delivery and installation. He stated the seats could be used inside and out.

Commr . Carson felt the bleachers should be purchased after the money had been secured.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried, the Board approved the purchase of bleachers for the Expo Building and the Fairgrounds from H & S Manufacturing Of Alabama, in the amount not to exceed $32,466.00 and authorized the County Attorney to research the bidding requirements.

Commr . Carson voted "No".

JAIL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

Commr . Deems informed the Board Mr. John Dickerson, Architect, had performed an extensive study regarding the plumbing in the Jail. He stated Mr. Dickerson estimated $130,000.00 for completely renovating the plumbing. He stated Mr. Dickerson estimated $58,372.00 to repair the plumbing to operable, but it would not comply with State Standards. Commr . Deems read a list of equipment (brand names) for the renovation which would cost approximately $102,884.35. He further stated the figures were contractor prices from Hughes Supply. He also stated Dunstan agreed to go in and install the equipment for $23,436.00, plus 18 shut-off valves at $25.00 a piece ($450.00). Commr. Deems stated Dunstan places a ten (10) percent overhead which would be $10,288.00. The entire job would be estimated at $137,058.79.

Commr . Smoak and Commr. Carson suggested Norma Showley, Purchasing Agent, see if the equipment can be purchased cheaper on the State Purchasing Contract.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the Purchasing Department be given the specifications on the equipment needed to see if the equipment (name brands) can be purchased at a lower price on the State Purchasing Contract.

Commr. Carson made the motion to declare the situation of renovating the plumbing of the jail an emergency and authorize the firm of Dunstan to install the plumbing due to the State's various reports. The motion died due to a lack of a second.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board declared the situation of the renovation of the plumbing of the jail an emergency and approved to seek quotes from qualified plumbing firms.

PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved that the maintenance barn in Eustis be demolished.

ORDINANCES

Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated he had spoken with Judge Aulls regarding a "good time" Ordinance for the prisoners in the Lake County Jail. The Board authorized Mr. Ford, County Attorney, to work with Judge Aulls and draw up a "good time" Ordinance.

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

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