A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

NOVEMBER 17, 1981

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, November 17, 1981, at 9:05 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, Secretary. The Invocation was given by Mr. Watkins and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Smoak.

MINUTES

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of November 10, 1981 as corrected.

FIRE DISTRICTS/APPOINTMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board reappointed Mr. Theodore L. Schaffer, Mr. Ralph Bartelt, and Mr. George Masterton to serve as Fire Commissioners for the Pasco Fire District with terms expiring January 15, 1986.

COMMUNICATIONS

Commr. Burhans read a letter from the National Association of Counties requesting the Board submit a nomination for the Good Neighbor Award.

BONDS - CONTRACTOR

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

NEW

3010-82 William R. McGuire (Residential Contractor)

3011-82 Gary L. Wyckoff (General)

CANCELLATIONS

1718-78 Frank R. Willhelm

666-80 Grover C. Reed, Jr. d/b/a Grover Reed Masonry

1409-80 Chris Palmer d/b/a Palmer Pools

LICENSES & PERMITS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved a Gun Permit Addition for Lillian Hendrix.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of the following bills for services rendered by John Dickerson, Architect:

1. Project #17-81 (Lake County Jail Plumbing) in the amount of $8.96.



2. Project #7-81 (Eustis Fairgrounds Building, Air Conditioning System) in the amount of $80.00.



3. Project #5-80 (Lake Memorial Nursing Home Remodeling, Toilet Room) in the amount of $255.00.



4. Project #l-81 (Lake County Courthouse Holding Cell) in the amount of $60.00.



5. Project #l-81 (Lake County Courthouse Third Floor Expansion) in the amount of $1,469.05.



REPORTS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Distribution of Revenue Traffic/Criminal Cases for the week ending October 30, 1981.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Monthly Status Report for Youth Programs, Inc.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of warrants #19626 through #19906 for the following accounts:

General Revenue Fine and Forfeiture

Country Transportation Trust Revenue Sharing

Mosquito Control Aquatic Weed

N. E. Ambulance Section 8

Law Enforcement Training CETA

COR Building Communications

Transportation

COURTHOUSE/PURCHASING/COMMUNICATIONS

Mr. Watkins read a memo from Norma Showley, Purchasing Agent, stating the total cost of remodeling 310-Lake County Courthouse would be $95,924.46

Mr. Watkins stated that Ms. Showley would give the Board a complete report at 10:00 A.M.

COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC HEALTH

Commr. Carson reported the serious parking problem at the new HRS Office on Hwy 19 and in the general area. Commr. Carson stated that the Farm Bureau Board of Directors had requested him to report the situation to the Board for a possible solution. Commr. Carson stated the people who were using HRS services were parking at the Farm Bureau as well as anywhere else they could find to park, and that it was causing a severe problem in the area.

The Chairman appointed a Committee which will consist of Commr. Smoak, Mr. Watkins, Clerk and Mike Willett, Development and Public Works Director to research and report back to the Board with a recommendation on how to solve the problems.

SHERIFF/COMMUNICATIONS

Commr. Windram read a memo from Sheriff Griffin requesting new targets for Pistol Requalification Training in the amount of $206.20 to be purchased from Maszk's Workshop, Inc. from the DC-6 Airplane Fund.

Commr. Windram read a memo from Sheriff Griffin requesting the purchase of new radio equipment for the purpose of Ranch & Grove Crime Watch (one from G.E. at a cost of $2,051.00 and one from Motorola, Inc. at a cost of $2,300.75) with funds being taken from the DC-6 Airplane Fund.

Commr. Windram read another memo from Sheriff Griffin requesting the purchase of a new detectograph (polygraph) machine from Stoeling at a cost of $3,797.50 with funds to be taken from the DC-6 Airplane Fund.

Chris Ford, County Attorney, stated it was his opinion that the new polygraph machine and the new targets would be normal operating expenses and that the new radio equipment due to the fact it is a new project could be taken out of the DC-6 Airplane Fund.

Commr. Windram made a motion to approve the requests as submitted and requested the Board inform the Sheriff that future purchases be brought before them with an explanation of need prior to the purchase. Commr. Smoak seconded the motion.

Commr. Carson, Commr. Burhans and Commr. Deems voted "No", therefore the motion failed.

Commr. Carson then moved to approve the purchase of the new targets and the new radio equipment which is to be taken from the DC-6 Airplane Fund and that in the future purchases be brought before the Board with an explanation of need prior to the purchase. Commr. Deems seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.

SHERIFF/COMMUNICATIONS

Mr. Watkins, Clerk, stated Major Allen from the Sheriff's Department had requested a copy of the Review of Documents Pertaining to The Appeal of The Lake County, Florida, Sheriff's Office prepared by Public Safety Research and Development, Inc. from Athens, Georgia. Mr. Watkins stated Major Allen had also requested the cost of the report.

Mr. Watkins stated a bill has not been received from the Public Safety Research and Development, Inc.

Discussion occurred regarding the report.

'The Board requested Mr. Watkins furnish Major Allen with a copy of the report because it is public record and also to copy each Commissioner on Commr. Windram's response to the Sheriff's Budget Appeal.

PURCHASING/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/COURTHOUSE

Norma Showley, Purchasing Agent, appeared before the Board at this time. Ms. Showley stated that the Purchasing Department recommends awarding Bid #006-82 (Third Floor Expansion, to P & C Thompson Brothers (low bidder) at a cost of $77,800.00.

Ms. Showley stated the Purchasing Department also recommended the purchase of seventeen (17) lateral-file cabinets for 310 (ten 3-tier, seven S-tier) from State Contract at a cost of $3,600.00, delivered.

Mrs. Showley also recommended the purchase of a computer power management system for 310 on GSA pricing at a cost of $14,510.00, including freight.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the above purchasing requests as recommended by the Purchasing Department.

Commr. Smoak recommended that a written notice of bids be sent to the Home Builders Association of Lake County of any construction work that.might need to be done in the County in the future to make all contractors in Lake County aware of any bids.

POLLUTION CONTROL/PURCHASING/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

Norma Showley, Purchasing Agent, presented a request from the Pollution Control Department, to seal bid a spectro photometer or buy from GSA pricing or State Contract at an amount not to exceed $4,587.20.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of a spectro photometer for the Pollution Control Department not to exceed $4,587.20 as recommended by the Purchasing Department.

EMERGENCY SERVICES/PURCHASING/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

Norma Showley, Purchasing Agent, presented a request from the Emergency Services Department requesting the purchase of a copy machine as budgeted for Emergency Services on GSA pricing at a cost of $2,464.00.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved the purchase of a copy machine for Emergency Services on GSA pricing at a cost of $2,464.00 as recommended by the Purchasing Department.

Commr. Burhans voted "No".

Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.

MOSQUITO/CONTROL/PURCHASING

Norma Showley, Purchasing Department, stated the Mosquito Control Department is having trouble with the air boat (Mechanical).

The Board recommended Norma Showley, Purchasing Agent, and Phil Yoder, Mosquito Control, research and bring a recommendation back to the Board for review.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT

PUBLIC HEARING ZV-81-352 Don Driggers

Mr. Don Driggers appeared before the Board regarding this case. Mr. Driggers stated he did not intentionally violate the Ordinance and when he found out he was in violation he tried to relocate; however, he has not been able to do so.

Mr. Driggers requested permission to move the auto paint and body shop down the street temporarily until he could clear the violation at the existing shop.

Jerry Sexton, Planning Coordinator, stated that the zoning on the property that Mr. Driggers was requesting to move into would not allow the auto paint and body shop either.

Commr. Windram stated he was very concerned about the safety aspect of the violations.

Mr. Bill Baldwin appeared before the Board and stated he owns the property adjoining Mr. Driggers and he was very much concerned about the paint fumes and fire hazard. Mr. Baldwin asked who would be responsible in case a fire did originate. Chris Ford, County Attorney, stated the people who caused the fire would have to pay (their insurance),

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. Driggers in violation of Ordinances 1977-3 and 1971-6 and granted him fifteen (15) days to comply due to the fact the operation is a safety hazard.

GAME & FRESH WATER FISH COMMISSION/OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

Mr . Ed Zagar, Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission, appeared before the Board regarding the improvement of boat ramps in Lake County.

Mr. Zagar stated the poor conditions of the boat ramps were contributed to low water conditions as well as different types of boats, etc.

Mr. Heppberger, Lake Improvement Association, stated he had been in contact with Dura Stress regarding prefabricated slabs for the boat ramps.

The Board recommended a priority list be established as well as a complete inspection of each, to find out what repairs each ramp needs to have done.

Commr. Smoak asked what type of permits would be needed from the Natural Resource Regulatory Agency in order to work on the boat ramps and if the funds could possibily come from the Boat Improvement Fund.

Commr. Windram suggested that perhaps these funds could be supplemented by the Fish Improvement Fund..The Board requested Jim Stivender, Public Works Department and Steve Heal, Planning Department to research and report back to the Board with recommendations.

PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA

PUBLIC WORKS/CONTRACTS & LEASES & AGREEMENTS/ESCROW

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to release Somerset Subdivision Cash Escrow Maintenance Agreement as recommended by the Public Works Dept.

PUBLIC WORKS/BONDS

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved to release Shirley Shores Subdivision Maintenance Bond, as recommended by the Public Works Department.

Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.

PUBLIC WORKS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROADS-COUNTY, STATE

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved partial payment on Project #18-81, C-561, to Leecon, Inc. in the amount of $217,391.54, as recommended by the Public Works Department.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved partial payment on Project #14-81, C-455, to Superior Asphalt Company, Inc., in the amount of $167,530.71, as recommended by the Public Works Department.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved partial payment on Project #17-81, Virginia Street to Superior Asphalt Company, Inc. in the amount amount of $12,903.44, as recommended by the Public Works Department.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved partial payment on Project #19-81, C-452 to Superior Asphalt Company, Inc. in the amount of $91,000.00, as recommended by the Public Works Department.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved final payment on Project #20-81, Lake Unity Road to Superior Asphalt Company, Inc. in the amount of $33,430.79, as recommended by the Public Works Department.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved final payment on Project #21-81, Saltsdale, to Square G Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $201,478.69, as recommended by the Public Works Department.

SIGNS/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request by residents on Prestwick Avenue for 25 MPH speed limit signs to be placed on the road.

PUBLIC WORKS/SIGNS

Discussion occurred regarding sign vandalism in Lake County.

Mike Willett, Development and Public Works Director, stated there was approximately $90,000.00 worth of sign vandalism done last year alone.

Mr. Willett stated he would request the Board to consider offering a reward ($200.00) to anyone who would give information which could lead to a conviction.

Mr. Ford, County Attorney, recommended the Board adopt an Ordinance setting up an amount and criteria for which someone might collect the reward.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the County Attorney to draw the proper Ordinance for the Board's review.

SIGNS/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Bob Vanderpool for two (2) Forest Hills, Unicorporated signs.

MVI STATIONS/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved to install a fence around the old MVI Station in Leesburg for security.

PUBLIC WORKS/PURCHASING

Discussion occurred regarding Mr. Willett's request to advertise for a truck tractor low-boy trailer and two (2) pick-up trucks.

Commr. Smoak stated he had looked at a low-boy trailer at a dealership between Belleview and Ocala which he felt was a very good deal and recommended the Public Works Department look at it. The Board postponed action until a later date.

PUBLIC WORKS/ROADS-COUNTY, STATE

Dicussion occurred regarding the Resurfacing and Road Construction Program for Fiscal Year 1981-82.

It was the feeling of the Board that further discussion be postponed until a full Board was present.

PUBLIC WORKS/DEEDS

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the release of Road Reservations from DOT contained in the following deed numbers:

#2804, all but 25 feet from centerline of Sunningdale Street, and all but 25 feet from centerline of Sleepy Hollow Street (Mt. Plymouth).



#272, Release all right-of-way. (West of Orlando Hills Subdivision off of C-439) #1787, all but 25 feet from centerline of Hubbard Street. (South of Leesburg)



#175, all but 20 feet from the centerline of Empire Street, in the City of Leesburg, Department has letter of recommendation from the City.



#1376, all but 35 feet from the centerline of Rockingham Avenue, in the City of Tavares. Department has letter of recommendation from the City.



PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Leecon, Inc. to purchase 600-800 cubic yards of clay from the County at a rate of seventy-five (75) cents per cubic yard to complete road projects in the Clermont area.

BONDS - MOBILE HOME

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Christine Gokey Astatula Area - District #3, 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 dwelling or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners.

RESOLUTIONS/SIGNS/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the Resolutions setting a maximum speed limit of five (5) MPH for Helena Creek Run.

APPOINTMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board appointed Mr. Ben McLean, Clermont, to serve on the South Lake County Aviation District and Authority.

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 2:00 P.M.

Commissioners present were: Glenn C. Burhans, Chairman; Claude Smoak; C. A. "Lex" Deems and James R. Carson, Jr. Others present were: Sanford Minkoff, County Attorney's Office and Pat Shirah, Secretary.

Commr. Windram was not present due to the fact he was in Tallahassee regarding the Sheriff's Budget Appeal.

PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA

ROAD CLOSING - Forest Lakes and Hills Subdivision

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 October 27, 1981 and the November 3, 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 to vacate the South 50 feet of Lot 30, Forest Lakes and Hills Subdivision, 2nd Addition, as recorded in Plat Book 21, pages 5 to 11 inclusive, for Billy Scribner, as per Petition No. 278 described as follows:

Being the South 50 feet of Lot 30, Forest Lakes & Hills Subidvision, 2nd Addition, as recorded in Plat Book 21 Pages 5 to 11 inclusive, Public Records of Lake County, Florida, being further described in O.R. Book 462, Page 509, said Public Records.



ROAD CLOSINGS - PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

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

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise the vacating of First Street between Lots 10 and 11, Bear Lake Heights, as recorded in Plat Book 11, page 92, for Michael J. Martin and Vern Huber, as per Petition No. 279.

ROAD CLOSINGS - PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

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

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise the vacating of a unnamed road between Lot 6, Block 19, and Lot 1, Block 29, Silver Lake Estates, as recorded in Plat Book 10, page 66, for Bernest and Jarvis, by Eloise Sopocy, as per Petition No. 280.

PUBLIC WORKS/INSURANCE

Mike Willett, Development and Public Works Director, read a letter from Mr. Julian, Developer, stating that lightning had struck the road right-of-way on the North side of Anderson Hill Subdivision damaging a water main serving the area on July 11, 1981. Mr. Julian stated his insurance company had refused to cover his claim due to the fact the lightning had struck public land causing the damages.

Commr. Smoak asked if there was an eye witness to the event, if not how does anyone know for sure exactly where the lightning hit.

Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney's Office, stated he did not feel the County was liable for damages due to the fact no one is certain where the lightning actually hit.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board denied any claim for damages and referred the request to the County Attorney's Office for further action if necessary.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT

Discussion occurred regarding a request for waiver of improvement requirements and plan requirements of the Subdivision Regulations Section 62 for Lyle A. Freitag - Lady Lake Area - District #1 Case #81-42.

Mr. Larry Taylor, Attorney, was present to represent Mr. Freitag and requested the waiver allow five (5 ) five (5) acre lots.

Mr. Steve Richey, Attorney, was present to represent the property owners in the area. Mr.Richey stated the property owners in the area were opposed to the waiver due to more use of the existing airstrip.

Mr. Taylor stated his client did not intend for any of the people who purchased the property to use the airstrip.

Mr. Gordon McKenzie appeared before the Board and stated he had talked with the owner who told him that he could sell the lots to people who had airplanes if he so desired to. Mr. McKenzie stated he was not objecting to the subdivision, but to the additional use of the airstrip.

Mrs. Carolyn Davies, appeared before the Board and stated her property adjoined Mr. Freitags and she was very disturbed about the additional use of the airstrip.

Mr. Richey stated that the airstrip had been approved by the F.A.A. only for Mr. Freitag's private use not for additional airplanes.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request for Mr. Lyle Freitag - Lady Lake Area - District #l - Case #81-42 for a waiver of improvement requirements and plan requirements of the Subdivision Regulations Section 62.

SIGNS/PUBLIC WORKS/ROADS-COUNTY, STATE

Mr. Stan Napler appeared before the Board at this time and requested the Board approve speed limit signs to be posted on Sackamaxon Drive as well as Prestwick Ave. Mr. Napler explained to the Board that if the Board approved to put speed limit signs on Prestwick and not on Sackamaxon, it would be a waste of time and money due to the traffic pattern.

The Board informed Mr. Napler that they had already approved speed limit signs for Preswick Avenue earlier in the Meeting.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved for speed limit signs to be placed on Sackamaxon Drive also subject to the Public Works Department verifying the need.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT/ATTORNEYS

Commr. Smoak requesed the County Attorney's Office supply the Board with a definition of "Hardship" as referred to in Section 62 of the Subdivision Regulations.

REDISTRICTING

Discussion occurred regarding the redistricting of Lake County.

Mr. Mike Willett, Development and Public Works Director, presented maps of possible redistricting for Lake County for the Board's review.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved Map 1A as submitted. The legal descriptions of the district boundaries are now as follows:

DISTRICT #l

All of 'Township 18, Range 24; and Sections 7, 18, 19, 30 and 31 in Township 18, Range 25;



And that portion of Sections 5, 6, 8 and 17 West of the centerline of the Oklawaha River and Lake Griffin, Township 18, Range 25;



And Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 23, 24, 25, 26, 35, 36 and that portion of 15 located East of the centerline of U.S. Hwy 27 in Township 19, Range 24;



And the West l/2 of Section 6 and all of Sections 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 and 34 in Township 19, Range 25;



And that portion of Sections 24 and 25 located North and West of the centerline of Dead River, in Township 19, Range 2 5;



And the West l/2 of section 3, and all of Sections 4, 5, 7, 8, 17 and 18 of Township 19, Range 26.



DISTRICT #2

Sections 7 8, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 33 and 34 in Township 19, Range 24; 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32,



And that portion of Section 15 West of the centerline of U.S. Hwy 27 in Township 19, Range 24;



And all of Township 20, Range 24;

And Sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 and 33 in Township 20, Range 25;



And that portion of Section 14 West of the centerline of Lake Harris in Township 20, Range 25;



And all of Township 21, Range 24;

And Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 and 33 in Township 21, Range 25;



And all of Township 22, Range 24;

And Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 16, 1 32 and 33 in Township 22, Range 25;



And all of Township 23, Range 24; 7 , 18, 19, 20, 21, 28, 29, 30, 31,



And Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 and 33 in 'Township 23, Range 25;



And all of Townhip 24, Range 24; and Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 28, 29 and 30 in Township 24, Range 25.



DISTRICT #3

Sections 19, 20, 21, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 in Township 19, Range 26;



And that portion of Section 24 and 25 South and East of the Dead River in Township 19, Range 25;



And Sections 35 and 36 in Township 19, Range 25;

And Sections 1, 2, 11, 12, 13, 25, 26, 27, 34, 35 and 36 in Township 20, Range 25;



And that portion of Section 14, East of the centerline of Lake

Harris in Township 20, Range 25;

And all of Township 20, Range 26;

And Sections 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 34, 35 and 36 in Township 21, Range 25;



And all of Township 21, Range 26;

And sections 1, 2 27, 34, 35 and 36

And all of townsh 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 22, 23, 24, 25, in Township 22, Range 25; 26, P 22, Range 26;



And sections 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 27, 22, 23, 34, 35 and 36 in Township 24, 25, 26, 23, Range 25;



And all of Township 23, Range 26;

And Sections 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 22, 23, 27, 35 and 36 in Township 24, 24, 25, 26, Range 25;



And all of Township 24, Range 26;

And that portion of Section 6, Township 20 Range 27, Located North and West of Lake Bearclair.



DISTRICT #4

Sections 25, 26, 27, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 and 36 in 27; Township 18, Range



And Sections 7-36 inclusive in Township 18, Range 28;

And all of Township 18, Range 29 West of St. Johns River;

And all of Township 18, Range 30 West of the Wekiva and St. Johns

River;

And all of To wn sh ip 19, Range 27;

And all of Township 19, Range 28;

And all of Township 19, Range 29, West of the Wekiva River;

And E. 3280' of Sections 1, Sections 19, Range 26;

And E. 3280' North of centerline of Hwy 44 in Section 12, Township 19, Range 26;



And East 1/2 of Section 12, South of Hwy 44, Section 12, Township 19, Range 26;



And E. 3280' of North l/2 of Section 13, less the N.E. l/4 of N.E. l/4 of N.W. l/4 of Section 13, in Township 19, Range 26;



And South l/2 of Section 13, Township 19, Range 26;

And Section 14, less that portion of the North l/2 East of the centerline of S.R. 19 (Bay Street) in Township 19, Range 26;



And that portion of the West l/2 of Section 11, South of Orange Avenue (Hwy 44) and West of the centerline of S.R. 19 (Bay Street) in Townhip 19, Range 26;





And Sections 9, 10, 15, 16, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 35 and 36 in Township 19, Range 26.



DISTRICT #5

And all of Township 14, Range 27 West of Lake George;

And all of Township 15, Range 27 West of Lake George and St. Johns River;



And all of Township 15, Range 28 West of centerline of St. Johns River;



And all of Township 16, Range 27;

And all of Township 16, Range 28 West of centerline of St. Johns River;



And all of 'Township 17, Range 27;

And all of 'Township 17, Range 28;

And all of Township 17, Range 29 West of centerline of St. Johns River;



And all of Township 17, Range 30 West of centerline of St. Johns

River;

And Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 32, 33, 34, 35 and 36 in Township 18, Range 25;

And that portion of Sections 5, 6, 8 and 17 East of the centerline of Oklawaha River and Lake Griffin of Township 18, Range 25; And all of Township 18, Range 26;



And Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30 in Township 18, Range 27;



And Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 in Township 18, Range 28;

And Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 and 9 in Township 19, Range 25;

And the East l/2 of Section 6, Township 19, Range 25;

And Sections 2 and 6 in Township 19, Range 26;.And the East l/2 of Section 3, in Township 19, Range 26;



And West 2000 of Section 1, Township 19, Range 26;

And West 2000' North of the centerline of Hwy 44 in Section 12,

Township 19, Range 26;

And the West l/2 of Section 12, South of ffwy 44, Township 19, Range 26;



And West 2000' of North l/2 of Section 13, Township 19, Range 26;

And N.E. l/4 of N.E. l/4 of N.W. l/4 of Section 13, Township 19,

Range 26;

And East of centerline of S.R. 19 (Bay Street) in North l/2 of

Section 14, Township 19, Range 26;

And Section 11, less that portion of the West 1/2 South of Grange

Avenue (Hwy 44) and West of the centerline of S.R. 19 (Bay Street)Township 19, Range 26.



POPULATION PERCENTAGE

DISTRICT #l 22,473 21.4

DISTRICT #2 20,828 19.8

DISTRICT #3 19,636 18.7

DISTRICT #4 20,572 19.7

DISTRICT #5 21,361 20.4

TOTAL 104,870 100%

The Board requested Mr. Watkins, Clerk, to notify Mrs. Stegall, Supervisor of Elections of the approved redistricting.

COUNTY POLICIES/ROADS-COUNTY, STATE/PUBLIC WORKS

The Board postponed any action regarding Road Policies for Lake County until a full Board is present.

ASSESSMENTS/PUBLIC WORKS/COMMUNICATIONS/LAWS & LEGISLATION

Discussion occurred regarding lien assessments.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Clerk, to write the Lake County Legislative Delegation requesting them to amend the legal statutes relating to lien assessments to eliminate the request of approval of abutting property owners prior to the imposition of special assessment liens for road improvements at the discretion of the Board.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT/COUNTY POLICY

Discussion occurred regarding Subdivision Waivers.

Commr. Burhans recommended the Ordinance be changed so that no one would be permitted a waiver of subdivision regulations without a minimum clay road built to county standards.

Commr. Smoak moved that the Board revise the Subdivision Ordinance in terms of waivers and that waivers only be granted in the cases of hardships as defined by the County Attorney's Office, and provided there will be accessible clay roads to all the lots which meet county

The motion died for a lack of a second.

The Board authorized Mike Willett, Development and Public Works Director, to pursue before the next Board Meeting and bring a recommendation back to the Board for their review.

COMMUNICATIONS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board authorized Commr. Burhans to select the proper represenatives for the "Good Neighbor Award" and submit his selections to the National Association of Counties.

COURTHOUSE/CLERK

Discussion occurred regarding the parking lot at the Old Courthouse and the problem of people who work at the Courthouses parking in the parking spaces provided for customers.

Mr. Watkins, Clerk, informed the Board that he had sent a memo to all his Department Heads earlier today informing them that no employees are to park in the Old Courthouse Parking Lot.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board authorized Commr. Burhans to do whatever is necessary to correct the problem.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/COUNTY PROPERTY/APPRAISALS

Mr. Watkins, presented a bill to the Board from Sam S. Cook, M.A.I. for the appraisal of the Industrial Property, located in Block 45, Official Map of Tavares, Tavares, Florida ($48,500.00) at a cost of $400.00.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment to Mr. Cook as submitted by the Clerk.

NURSING HOME/CONTRACTS & LEASES & AGREEMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the Agreement between Lake Memorial Nursing Home and Durham Young Clinic (Laboratory) and the Agreement between Lake Memorial Nursing Home and Leesburg General Hospital.

CONTRACTS & LEASES & AGREEMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved to exercise the option to rent the bulk plant, in Tavares from Mr. John B. Kirpatrick.

LAWS & LEGISLATION/ORDINANCE

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board instructed the County Attorney's Office to pursue the preparation of the necessary ordinance to implement the Housing Authority and present it to the Board as soon as possible and that the Housing Authority Members he appointed as soon as possible.

COUNTY PROPERTY

Commr. Smoak stated his concern regarding the County owned groves and the potential fire hazard due to the weeds being so high in those groves. Commr. Smoak stated he would like to see an inventory list of all fruit owned by the County and make that list available to all fruit dealers in Lake County and let those fruit dealers make the County offers to purchase the fruit on the trees.

Mr. Watkins, Clerk, stated he would supply Commr. Smoak with an inventory list of all County Property and suggested Commr. Smoak estimate the value of the fruit.

PURCHASING/FINANCE

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved that the Clerk notify all Department Heads that only the purchases that are absolutely necessary will be approved until further notice.

INDIGENTS

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

ADD: Perry Kelley for Iola Williams...............$50.00

CANCEL: Mrs. Charlie Green for Diana Davis...........$50.00

CANCEL: Sandra Wheeler for Charlie Johnson...........$5O.OO

There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 4:17 P.M.

Glenn C. Burhans, Chairman

James C. Watkins, Clerk

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