A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OCTOBER 13, 1981
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, October 13, 1981, at 9:00 A.M. in the Board of County Commissioners' Meeting Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida. Commissioners present were: Glenn C. Burhans, Chairman; Thomas J. Windram; Claude Smoak; James R. Carson, Jr.; and C. A. "Lex" Deems. Others present were: James C. Watkins, Clerk; Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; and Pat Shirah.
The Invocation was given by Mr. Watkins and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Carson.
PUBLIC HEALTH
Mr. John Decker, Department of Education, Tallahassee, appeared before the Board regarding a proposed Summer Food Service Program for children in Lake County.
Mr. Decker stated the Lake County Community Action Agency had previously run this program in Lake County, but due to present laws will not be able to continue the program.
Mr. Decker stated the program needs a sponsor from either a School Board, School Authority or a City or Local County Government in order to qualify for Federal Funds.
Mr. Decker stated that if the County should decide to serve as a sponsor approximately 1,000 children under the proverty level would be served in Lake County beginning the summer of 1983.
The Lake Coummunity Action Agency has volunteered to run the program in Lake County with the County being the Administrator of the Program.
The Board referred the request to Commr. Deems to research further and to possibly obtain a contract for the Board's review.
PUBLIC HEALTH/GRANTS
Dr. June Atkinson, Director Lake County Health Department, appeared before the Board requesting the Chairman sign a grant application for the construction of a new Health Department in Umatilla.
Dr. Atkinson stated the County would be paying sixty (60) percent with the state paying forty (40) percent of the cost.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign the grant application.
BONDS - MOBILE HOME
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Michael L. Mayer - Mascotte Area - District #2, Dorothy E. Mink - Sorrento Area - District #4, and Roy W. Smith, Sr. - Wekiva River Area - District #4, to live in mobile homes 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 homes will be removed immediately upon the completion of the conventional dwelling or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners.
BONDS - MOBILE HOME - CANCELLATIONS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the cancellation of Mobile Home Bonds for James Carroll and Leonard F. Price in that the conventional construction dwelling units have been completed and the mobile homes have been removed from the property.
RIGHT-OF-WAY ROADS/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the following Right-of- Way Deeds on Virginia Street, Astatula from:
Sam D. May and Rucia M. May, his wife
Joe A. Summerall, Jr. and Cora Summerall, his wife
Robert Chambliss and Clara Chambliss, his wife
Freddy Ray Anderson and Patricia Ann Anderson, his wife
Arthur Larsen and Anna Ruth Larsen, his wife
PUBLIC WORKS/CONTRACTS & LEASES & AGREEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the Public Works Department to clean the Lake Yale/Lake Griffin Canal as recommended by Mike Willett, Development and Public Works Director (Mr. Willett stated Hold Harmless Agreements had been obtained.)
ROADS-COUNTY, STATE/PUBLIC WORKS
Discussion occurred regarding the County widening State Road 42 at the same time the State would be repaving the road and straightening three curves.
Mike Willett, Development and Public Works Director, stated he had met with the State on two occasions and that the State would be using Martin Construction Co. Mr. Willett recommended the Public Works Department negotiate further and report back to the Board with some figures at the next Board meeting.
PUBLIC WORKS/PUBLIC HEALTH
Mike Willett, Development and Public Works Director, gave a report on the progress of the Leesburg Senior Citizen Center. Mr. Willett informed the Board that the Center was $3,739.00 short of the maximum funding previously approved under the current formula.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to utilize the person being used for the Old Courthouse renovation for the Leesburg Senior Citizen Center.
COURTHOUSE/INVENTORY-SURPLUS
Mike Willett, Development and Public Works Director, stated the Lake County School Board would like to obtain the two vault doors on the Third Floor of the Old Courthouse.
Mr. Willett stated the School Board would remove the doors and assume any libilities in case of damages.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board declared the vault doors surplus and approved for the Lake County School Board to remove the doors at their own expense and that the School Board be requested to rebuild the doors.
AUDITS/CONTRACTS & LEASES & AGREEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign the amended Section 8 Audit Agreement to read $2,700.00 instead of $3,500.00.
ROADS-COUNTY, STATE
Mike Willett, Development and Public Works Director, stated the Chairman had received a letter from Mr. Hillery requesting permission to remove muck from property off Youth Camp Road #2- 503 and Austin Merritt Road #2-2705 due to the fact that "No Thru Truck" signs are posted on these roads.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request provided Mr. Hillery falls within the legal framework of the County's exisiting Ordinances.
The Board also requested Mr. Willett to determine if Mr. Hillery should operate under a CUP or not.
ORDINANCE/PLANNING DEPARTMENT
At 1O:OO A.M. the Chairman announced the time had arrived for the Public Hearing regarding the proposed Ordinance amending the Zoning Regulations of Lake County (R.V. Parks, etc.). It was noted the proper proof of publication was on hand and had appeared in the September 25, 1981, and October 6, 1981, editions of the Sentinel Star, Little Sentinel.
Mr. Jerry Sexton, Planning Coordinator, presented the proposed ordinance to the Board for their review and discussed each amendment with the Board.
Mrs. Kathy Walls, Holiday Travel Park, Leesburg, appeared before the Board and stated she would be spokesman on behalf of the people who are presently staying at the Park.
Mrs. Walls stated the Park was in favor of the proposed ordinance.
Mr. Ray Chamberlain, appeared before the Board representing the owners of Holiday Travel Park, Leesburg, and stated he approves of the proposed ordinance and request the Board allow portable screen rooms and utility sheds.
Mrs. Pat Collins, Blue Parrot Camping Park, appeared before the Board to ask about the people who are already at the Park with existing screen rooms with windows, etc.
The Board informed Mrs. Collins the proposed ordinance if adopted would not include existing R.V.'s, etc. prior to the ordinance effective date.
Mr. Gene Middlebrooks, Wekiva Falls Resort, appeared before the Board and stated he agrees with the proposed ordinance and request the Board allow portable screen rooms and utility sheds.
Mr. Middlebrooks only question regarding the ordinance was on page 2 regarding ownership.
Mr. Sexton explained the section on ownership to Mr. Middlebrooks.
Mr. Paul Anderson, Blue Parrot Camping Park, appeared before the Board and requested the Board to be compassionate with their decission.
Mr. Atters, Blue Parrott Camping Park, commended the Board for their efforts.
Mr. Gitt, Mid Florida Lakes, Leesburg, appeared before the Board and stated he was concerned over the permanency of the screen rooms and the utility sheds.
Commr. Windram ask to speak to Mr. Chamberlain, Holiday Travel Park, at this time.
Discussion occurred regarding Page 5, Section 70.362.10, the minimum acceptable interior road width to twelve (12) feet for a one way and twenty-four (24) feet for a two way street.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Page 5, Section 70.362.10 changing the amended Ordinance to read twelve (12) feet for a one way street and twenty (20) feet for a two way street.
Further discussion occurred regarding screen rooms and utility sheds.
Representatives from White Aluminum were present and stated they could furnish anyone with a portable screen room today if desired.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved to postpone this Public Hearing until November 10, 1981 at 1O:OO A.M. to allow the Planning and Zoning Department to rewrite the proposed ordinance.
RECESS AND REASSEMBLY
At 11:40 A.M. the Chairman announced the Board would recess for five (5) minutes.
The Board reconvened at 11:45 A.M.
COMMUNICATIONS/GAME & FRESH WATER FISH COMMISSION
Mr. Heppberger, President, Lake Improvement Association, Inc., appeared before the Board regarding the bass tagging machine that was purchased on February 18, 1975.
Mr. Heppberger requested the Board write a letter to the Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission, Tallahassee, requesting them to reimburse the County for fifty (50) percent of the purchase price of the bass tagging machine.
Mr. Ed Zagar, Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission, also spoke to the Board and stated in his opinion the State would not reimburse the County for the bass tagging machine.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Clerk to write the Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission, Tallahassee, requesting they pay fifty (50) percent of the purchase price of the bass tagging machine.
RECESS AND REASSEMBLY
At 11:55 A.M. the Chairman announced the Board would recess for lunch with each Commissioner lunching individually today.
The Board reconvened at 1:45 P.M.
AGRICULTURE CENTER/COUNTY EMPLOYEES/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
Dr. Earl Kelly, Director, Lake County Extension Service, appeared before the Board to recommend the Board hire Mrs. Deborah Boulware as Lake County Extension Home Economics Agent- Program Leader, to be effective November 6, 1981, at a salary of $7,315.00 (County Portion) with travel to be paid within
the budgetary allocation.
Dr. Kelly introduced Mrs. Bouleware to the Board at this time.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved to employ Mrs. Boulware as recommended by Dr. Kelly.
BIDS/PURCHASING/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board awarded Bid #033-81 for carpet and installation, Old Courthouse, to Doster Carpet, Mt. Dora, (l ow bidder) at a total cost of $17,380.00.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board awarded Bid #034-81, for millwork, Old Courthouse, to Shoop's Cabinets, Leesburg, (low bidder), at a total cost of $12,060.88.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board awarded Bid #035-81, for paint contracting, Old Courthouse, to Herman Tietgens, Fruitland Park, (low bidder), at a total cost of $10,788.00.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board awarded contract on Fire Extinguisher Service to Bee-Saf-Tee Fire Equipment, Tavares (low bidder).
PURCHASING/COUNTY EMPLOYEES/COUNTY PROPERTY/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the funding to purchase office equipment for Sherry Puckett, County Insurance Co- Ordinator at a total cost of $1,700.00.
REZONING
PUBLIC HEARING #124-81-5 RP & A to RP P. Germeroth L S. Shaffner
Mr and Mrs. Ricker, adjoining property owners, Altoona, appeared before the Board opposing to the proposed rezoning.
Mr. Larry Taylor, Attorney, Leesburg, was present to represent Mr. Germeroth.
Mr. Huckins, Altoona, adjoining property owner also appeared before the Board opposing to the proposed rezoning due to the proposed four (4) story buildings.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the rezoning from RP (Multiple-Family Residential Proessional) and A (Agricultural) to RF (Multiple-Family Residential-Professional).
PUBLIC HEARING CUP #785 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 adjoing 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 living units
Page 2, Section 2-a Change to read One (1) nursing facility building containing thirty-five (35) beds.
Page 2, Section 2-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 - not to exceed twenty (20) feet above road level of S.R. 42.
Page 2, Section 2-d Add: Above residential buildings and nursing facility buildings are approved in whole or in part subject to the environmental constraints which may limit the size and placement of said structures.
Page 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 of placement of entrances maintained off 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 11 Change to read After the completion of the proposed facilities as provided herein, the subject property shall not be sued 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.
Page 3, Section 4 Change to read - CUP's #290-5, and #494-5 are null and void with the signing and recording of of this CUP and approval of the PUD.
Page 3, Seceion 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.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the amendments to the CUP as listed.
PUBLIC HEARING 1189-81-3 A to ER John J. Matsche
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 upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RE (Residential Estates).
PUBLIC HEARING CUP #793-3 ER for a PUD John J. Matsche
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commmr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the CUP in RE (Residential Estates) for a PUD.
PUBLIC HEARING CUP #792-5 Norris Ogiste
Mr. J. D. Cunningham, appeared before the Board to request the Board to deny the rezoning request due to the fact Mr. Ogiste intended to put a church on this piece of property and there was already a church within 200 yards, and he owns th adjoining property.
Mr. Cunningham presented a petition to the Board from residents objecting to the rezoning.
Mr. Norris Ogiste appreared before the Board at this time and stated that Mr. Cunningham had his piece of property confused with other piece of property.
Mr. Ogiste stated this property was approximately three quarters of a mile from Mr. Cunningham's property
Mr. Cunningham stated he must have misunderstood and that if the property was located aproximately three quarters of a mile from his property and the exisiting church then he had no objections to the rezoning being granted.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the CUP in R-l-7 (Urban Residential) for a church.
PUBLIC HEARING #116-81-5 A to CP Astor-Astor Park Water Association, Inc.
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the rezoning from A (Agricultural) to CP (Planned Commercial).
PUBLIC HEARING #118-81-5 A to RR Gerald J. Callahan
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 upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RR (Rural Residential).
PUBLIC HEARING 11119-81-Z A to R-l-5 Ralph W. & Evelyn M. Henderson
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and denied the request to rezone from A (Agricultural) to R-l-5 (Mobile or Mixed Residential).
PUBLIC HEARING #120-81-4 LM to A A. 0. & Ester M. Hill
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 upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the rezoning from LM (Light Manufacturing, Warehousing, Research or Professional) to A (Agricultural).
PUBLIC HEARING 11121-81-4 C-l & A to C-l Joseph Fontana
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 upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and postponed this case until November 10, 1981, at 2:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible.
PUBLIC HEARLNG 11112-81-5 R-l-7 to A Michael Rebel
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 upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the rezoning from R- 1-7 (Urban Residential) to A (Agricultural).
PUBLIC HEARING Class. of Uses & CUP #264A-4 Billy G. Spikes
No on present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the classification of uses and the additions to the CUP.
PUBLIC HEARING CUP #595A-1 Ronald Hopwood
Mr. Thomas Pellum, Attorney, Tallahassee, was present to represent Mr. Hopwood.
Mr. Pellum read to the Board several reports from different agencies regarding Mr. Hopwood's property.
At this time Mr. Pellum gave to the Board a copy of the Final Order between Mr. Hopwood and the State of Florida Department of Environmental Regulations, and a copy of the District Court of Appeal, First District regarding the same case.
Mr. Hopwood appeared before the Board at this time to present charts, maps and a slide presentation.
Mr. Hopwood read a list of credentials on Mr. Thomas L. Chrisman, University of Florida and presented a curriculum citae to the Board.
Mr. Chrisman was introduced at this time. Mr. Chrisman presented a copy of his study to the Board for their review and discussed the case with the Board. Mr. Chrisman stated he was wry much in favor of the proposed CUP.
A letter from Dr. Don Best, Consultant (Expert on Wetlands) Research Scientist, was read to the Board at this time.
Mr. Hopwood handed out his report to the Board and stated Mr. Best was in favor of the CUP.
Mr. Hopwood read a letter from Mr. R. P Shimp and a petition supporting Mr. Hopwood's request.
Mr. Hopwood read a letter from Mr. D. 0. Emmons supporting his request, Mr. Louis H. Fuelling and Mr. and Mrs. John Weary also supporting his request.
Mr. Hopwood presented a petition at this time to the Board with ninety-seven (97) signatures supporting Mr. Hopwood's request.
Mr. Ted Wicks, Director Lake County Pollution Control, addressed the Board at this time and presented a letter from the Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission opposing Mr. Hopwood's request.
Mr. Wicks stated the department's position was negative with respect to destruction of wetlands and strongly recommends that the request for amendment to the CUP be denied
Mr. Wicks also indicated that an evaluation of the flow across the marshland was conducted by Springstead and Associates at the request of the Department. Discussion of these results and problems caused by dredging activities were addressed.
At this time the Chairman ask the audience if anyone would like to speak to the Board regarding this case before a motion was made. No one wished to speak to the Board regarding this case.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board overturned the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and amended the CUP as requested by Mr. Hopwood.
RECESS AND REASSEMBLY
At 6:15 P.M. the Chairman announced the Board would recess for five (5) minutes.
The Board reconvened at 6:20 P.M.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS/ROADS-COUNTY, STATE
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved Change Orders on Project #19-81 (Lake Shore Drive 452-C) and Project #14-81 (Hwy 455 from the Turnpike to Hwy 50) as submitted by Mike Willett, Development and Public Works Director.
NURSING HOME/AUDITS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Brooks, Brown and Shumaker, Accounting Firm, to do the 1980-81 Lake Memorial Nursing Home Audit.
FAIRGROUNDS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BUILDING COMMITTEE
Mr. Watkins, Clerk, presented a contract estimate from Mr. John Dickerson, Architect, for an air conditioning system for the Lake County Expo Building.
The Board referred the contract to the Building Committee for their review.
BONDS - CONTRACTOR
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following New Contractor Bonds:
86-82 Cecil Ramey Drywall (Drywall Installation)
126-82 William T. Dunstan, Jr. d/b/a Dunstan & Son (Plumbing.)
1270-82 John P. Owens, Jr. (Electrical)
1279-82 B & A Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Suburban Septic Service (Septic Tank Service)
1592-82 David A. Dunstan d/b/a Dunstan & Son (Plumbing.)
1600-82 Richard D. Pape d/b/a Pape Electric, Inc. (Electrical)
1738-82 William C. Buchanan d/b/a Pape Electric, Inc. (Electrical)
1948-82 Harold Ramey (Insulation Installation)
2010-82 Richard L. Sapp d/b/a Mel Terra Inc. (G eneral Contractor Mobile Home Repairs)
3004-82 Barbara H. Hamlin (Plastering)
3005-82 Anthony Gonzalez & Ampertek, Inc. (Electrical)
BONDS - CONTRACTOR - CANCELLATIONS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the cancellation of the following Contractor Bond:
1721-82 David Kisellick d/b/a Specialized Electric Services (Electrical)
CLERK/JUVENILES
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the Satisfaction of Judgment on Vester and Carolyn Stephen, in the amount of $150.00 in the interest of Tony W. Stephens, Juvenile Division.
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Annual Report from the Division of Forestry for 19X0-81, the Division of Forestry's Cooperative Forest Management Annual Report on the CFM Project, the Monthly Status Report from Youth Programs, Inc. covering the period from July 31 through August 28, 1981, the September 28, 1981, Distribution of Revenue, Traffic/Criminal Cases and the Comprehensive Development Plan for the City of Tavares as approved by the Tavares City Council.
JAIL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the average per day cost per prisoner in the Lake County Jail to be raised from $16.60 per day to $25.00 per day (not including medical expenses) which would be comparable to surrounding counties.
The Board instructed the County Attorney's Office to put together the proper documents.
CONTRACTS & LEASES & AGREEMENTS/COUNTY PROPERTY
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the lease agreement between Lake County and Sorrento Community Recreation Authority, Inc. as submitted by the County Attorney's Office (approved at the October 6, 1981 Meeting).
APPOINTMENTS/COMMUNICATIONS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Clerk to fill out the Special Districts Disclosure Form from the State of Florida Department of Veteran and Community Affairs (re: South Lake County Aviation District & Authority).
The motion also included appointing Mr. Watkins, Clerk, to serve as Resident Agent temporarily.
Commr. Smoak nominated for the Board's consideration Mr. Mark Gage, Mr. Fred McDowell, Jr. and Clair C.K. Klinger, Sr., to serve on the South Lake County Aviation District & Authority.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved Commr. Smoak's nominees.
Commr. Smoak stated he would support the creation of the Airport District as long as the District has no taxing authority, anytime in the future the Airport District has taxing authority he would recommend removal of the appointees unless the taxing authority was approved by referendum in the area.
Commr. Deems stated he would have his nominees ready for the Board's review as soon as possible.
COMMUNICATIONS
Commr. Deems stated the Board, Clerk and the County Attorney had been invited to a fish fry on Friday, October 16, 1981, on the job site in Saltsdale, sponsored by Square G Construction Company.
The Board requested the Clerk contact Square G Construction informing them of the number of people who will attend.
COMMUNICATIONS
Commr. Burhans stated the Board Members and their wifes were invited to attend the dedication at Lakeview Terrace Christian Retirement Center, Saturday, October 17, 1981, at 11:30 A.M.
CONTRACTS & LEASES & AGREEMENTS/NURSING HOME
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to renew the contract between Lake Memorial Nursing Home and James Lombard, Pharmacist, at a ten (10) dollar a month increase over last years contract.
NURSING HOME/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PURCHASING
Commr. Burhans read a request from Lonnie Strickland, Director, Lake Memorial Nursing Home, requesting a new hot water system for the Nursing Home.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the approved the purchase of a mixing valve and a domestic tank for the Nursing Home.
The motion included to refer the request to the Purchasing Department in order to obtain the best prices on the items.
COMMUNICATIONS
Commr. Burhans read a letter from Horace Madden, Tavares, thanking the Board for the speed limit signs that were placed in the Lake Dora Lagoon at Thompson Estate
COMMUNICATIONS/CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Commr. Burhans reminded the Board of the Annual Lake County Chamber of Commerce Meeting at the Fairgounds on Friday, October 16, 1981, at 6:30 P.M. (Happy Hour) and 7:30 P.M. (Dinner).
PROCLAMATIONS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign a Proclamation proclaiming December 1, 1981 through December 7, 1981 as "Civil Air Patrol Week" in Lake County.
MINUTES
The Board postponed the approval of the October 6, 1981, Minutes until the next Board Meeting.
There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting adjoured at 6:40 P.M.
Glenn C. Burhans, Chairman
James C. Watkins, Clerk
pas 10-16-81