A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JANUARY 12, 1982

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, January 12, 1982, at 9:00 A.M. in the Board of County Commissioners' Meeting Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida. Commissioners present were: James R. Carson, Jr., Chairman; Thomas J. Windram; Claude Smoak; Glenn C. Burhans 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. Burhans.

MINUTES

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of January 5, 1982 as amended and corrected.

PURCHASING/BIDS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved permission to extend County Bid #031-81, for Traffic Paint through June 30, 1982, as recommended by Norma Showley, Purchasing Agent.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved permission to seal bid 500 12-foot, round, galvanized traffic sign posts; and 300 - S- foot, green, u-channel traffic sign posts.

MAINTENANCE/FUNDS-TRANSFER

Mr. Watkins, Clerk, read a memo from Frank Woodson, Buildings and Grounds Coordinator, requesting $1,500.00 be transferred from the Contingency Fund to the Maintenance and Custodial Budget, Line Item Salaries to pay employees for late evening and weekend work, etc.

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

SHERIFF/NURSING HOME

Mr. Watkins, Clerk, read a letter from Sheriff Griffin requesting assistance in having a months menu certified.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Lake Memorial Nursing Home Dietitian, Dorothy C. Monroe, to certify Sheriff Griffin's menu for the Jail.

The motion also included the County Attorney to amend the existing contract between Lake Memorial Nursing Home and Dorothy C. Monroe to include the certifying of the Sheriff's Jail menu.

BONDS-CONTRACTOR

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

189-82 W. E. Nielson & Fred Teninty d/b/a All Weather of Leesburg (Air Conditioning)

1702-82 Donald A. Jensen (General)

1775-82 Boone Stiltner (Drywall Installation)

1783-82 Jim Turner Plumbing (Plumbing)

3019-82 Dan-Bar Electric, Inc. (Electrical)

3020-82 James A. Salmond d/h/a Salmond Electric (Electrical)

LICENSES & PERMITS

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

carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Gun Permits and Bonds:

Michael Gordon - New Lola Wirt - Renewal

Douglas Lewis - Renewal Ernest Wollin - Renewal

Edwin Padgett - New Joan L. Wollin - Renewal

Ruthann Padgett - New

CONTRACTS & LEASES & AGREEMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign Addendum #3 to the Cooperative Equipment Lease between the State of Florida, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Forestry and the Lake County Board of County Commissioners for the Mt. Plymouth Fire Company, Inc. (two additional vehicles).

RESOLUTIONS/HOSPITALS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved a renewal Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the South Lake Memorial Hospital Ambulance Service beginning February 4, 1982 and ending February 3, 1983.

CHECKS RECEIVED

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board accepted check #440 from the Clerk of the Circuit Court for unclaimed excess proceeds due land owners on application for tax deeds in the amount of $6,566.78.

APPOINTMENTS/FIRE DISTRICTS

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board appointed Mr. Terrance A. Vinup, as Fire Commissioner to the Northwest Fire District.

MENTAL HEALTH/COMMUNICATIONS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the resignation of James R. Fisher, County Representative, on the District IT1 Mental Health Board.

The motion also included the Clerk to write a letter of appreciation to Mr. Fisher for his service to Lake County.

REPORTS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Monthly Status Report from Youth Programs, Inc. for the periods from November 2, thru November 30, 1981 and December 1, thru December 28, 1981.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Distribution of Revenue Traffic/Criminal Cases for the weeks ending December 24 and 31, 1981.

PROCLAMATIONS

Mr. Watkins, Clerk, presented a request from Mr. Jim Worley and Mr. Floyd White for the Board to proclaim the week of February 7 thru 13, 1982 as Boy Scout Week in Lake County and that Friday, February 12, 198.2, be declared Scout Master Day.

Mr. Watkins also stated that the Board would he receiving a request, as well as other governmental officials in Lake County, to allow a scout to spend a day or a portion of a day with the different governmental officials to allow them to become fimiliar with county government.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the County Attorney to draw the proper Proclamation declaring the week of February 7, 1982 as Boy Scout Week in Lake County.

BONDS-MOBILE HOME

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from William H. Jarrett Lady Lake Area - District #l, to live in a mobile home on the same piece of property on which his conventional dwelling is being built, subject to the proper bond being posted and with the understanding the mobile home will be removed immediately upon the completion of the dwelling or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Ralph Braswell -Robbins Heights Area - District #3, to live in a mobile home on the same piece of property on which his conventional dwelling is being built, subject to the proper bond being posted and with the understanding the mobile home will be removed immediately upon the completion of the dwelling or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners.

BONDS-MOBILE HOME CONCELLATIONS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the cancellation of the mobile home bonds for James P. Adams - Emerald Island Area - District #5, Wayne McGhee - Sorrento Area - District #4 and Noel Griffin Eustis Area -District #4.

ROADS-COUNTY, STATE/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved to repair Forest Drive for Barry Barnett at a cost of $990.00 on a one-time maintenance agreement.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Jerry Sexton, Planning and Zoning Coordinator, to attend the Florida Zoning Ordinance Seminar in Orlando on January 29, 1982, at an estimated cost of $125.00.

PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the execution of a Department of Transportation Voucher for a partial draw on Transfer of Funds in the amount of $200,000.00 for S.R. 42 Road Project.

DEEDS/ROADS-COUNTY, STATE

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the Right-of-Way Deed on Sunnyside Cutoff Road, #l-4119, from Tuscawilla Properties, Inc.

ROADS-COUNTY, STATE/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved a Change Order in the amount of $26,922.05 and add to the contract for Project #18-81, C-561 with Leecon, Inc., Broome Street for the City of Clermont (to be paid for by the City of Clermont).

ASSESSMENTS/ROADS-COUNTY, STATE

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board granted permission to advertise Special Assessment Projects on Overton Drive (Two (2) different projects), subject to the prope: financing being available prior to advertising.

COMMUNICATIONS

Commr. Burhans read a letter from Mr. Millo W. Prochazka, DeAnza Mid Florida Lakes, regarding the settlement of the ground on which Mr. Prochazka lives (44-D Forest Drive).

It was the feeling of the Board that this is a civil matter as it is not County Property and the County does not have any regulations to require the owners to fix the property.

The Board requested the County Attorney's Office to answer Mr. Prochazka's letter informing him of the County's position.

CONTRACTS & LEASES & AGREEMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign the Palatlakaha Water Study Agreement for the third and final year.

COMMUNICATIONS

Discussion occurred regarding a report from Jack Martin, Hardy and Associates, Management Consultants, regarding a proposal for the County to survey the emergency medical services in Lake County.

Commr. Smoak stated he was not proposing the County enter into a contract with Mr. Martin, but he would recommend the Board evaluate the emergency medical services offered in Lake County.

Commr. Smoak also recommended that Commr. Burhans and the Health Services and Benefits Committee research and evaluate the emergency medical services offered in Lake County and report back to the Board as soon as possible.

Commr. Windram stated he had met with Mr. Taylor, Leesburg City Manager, regarding the ambulance service in Leesburg. Commr. Windram stated that Mr. Taylor had stated he would cooperate with the Board.

Commr. Smoak stated he would like the minutes to reflect that the Board is taking affirmative action to review the communications problems and the delivery of the ambulance services problems in Lake County.

Commr. Burhans asked the County Attorney that since the County has three special acts (South Lake, Northeast and Northwest) if the County should decide to consolidate the three, what would the Board need to do.

Chris Ford, County Attorney, stated that the Board would either have to adopt (pass) another special act or an interlocal agreement.

The Board requested Commr. Burhans bring a recommendation to the Board for an appointment to the Health Services and Benefits Committee from Leesburg General Hospital.

RESOLUTIONS

Mr. Larry Scott, District Forester, Florida Division of Forestries, appeared before the Board at this time and presented a Resolution requesting Lake County to support the Division of Forestry's efforts to amend Subsection (1) of Section 1 of 125.27 Florida Statutes, which would direct the three cents (3c) per acre currently contributed by the Counties for wild land fire protection be deposited in the Incidental Trust Fund of the Division of Forestry rather than the State General Revenue Fund. Mr. Scott stated the funds would be used in assisting in training and equipping of rural and municipal fire departments of communities of less than 10,000 population.

Mr. Scott also presented another Resolution requesting Lake County support the Florida Division of Forestry's request for additional funds and personnel and urge the Governor and the Legislature to take the action necessary to meet these needs.

Mr. Scott also informed the Board that the Division of Forestry will he issuing all trash type burning permits (as of January 1, 1982).

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the County Attorney to draw the proper Resolution supporting the Division of Forestry's efforts to amend Subsection (1) of Section 1 of 125.27 Florida Statutes as requested by Mr. Scott.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the County Attorney to draw the proper Resolution supporting the Florida Division of Forestry's request for additional funds and personnel as requested by Mr. Scott.

COMMUNICATIONS/ANIMAL SHELTER

Commr. Carson asked if the other members of the Board had been copied on a letter and petition regarding the dog trap situation in Mt. Plymouth.

Chris Ford, County Attorney, stated the dog trap had been returned to the Animal Shelter.

COMMUNICATIONS

Commr. Carson read a letter from Mr. Watkins stating he had extended an invitation to the Board last week, however; the information he had received was incorrect and that the correct invitation was for the Board members to attend the American Legion, Tavares, Monthly Civic Luncheon Meeting on March 10, 1982 at 11:45 A.M. at the Tavares Civic Center.

COMMUNICATIONS/TAX COLLECTOR

Commr. Carson read a letter from the Sentinel Star requesting the Board advertise the Deliquent Tax Notices for 1981 with their newspaper.

Discussion occurred.

Commr. Smoak suggested putting the Tax Notices out for bid to be awarded to the most reasonable price.

The Board request the County Attorney's Office to research the Statute and the defination of general circulation and report back to the Board as soon as possible with a recommendation.

SUITS AFFECTING THE COUNTY

Chris Ford, County Attorney, stated the County would voluntarily dismiss the law suit regarding the dog trap in Mt. Plymouth due to the fact the dog trap was returned.

COMMUNICATIONS

Chris Ford, County Attorney, read a memo from Sandra Stockwell, Assistant County Attorney, regarding the Mobile Home Advisory Board Members Disclosure. Ms. Stockwell stated in her opinion that the members of the Board would not have to file financial disclosures due to the fact they are an advisory committee.

FIRE DISTRICTS

Commr. Burhans stated he had been contacted by citizens of in the Paisley Area regarding the possible consolidation of the volunteer fire department with the Paisley Fire District and contributing what they have to that taxing district.

Chris Ford, County Attorney, stated that it would take a majority vote to do so and that the by-laws should be checked very carefully before doing so and that everything that was contributed would become the property of the taxing district.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board adopted the expenditure of Florida Boating Improvement Program Funds as submitted by the Planning Department and that the priority list be followed as submitted by the Planning Department.

RECESS AND REASSEMBLY

At 10:40 A.M. the Chairman announced the Board would recess for lunch with each Commissioner lunching individually today.

The Board reconvened at 2:OO P.M. for Rezoning.

REZONING

PUBLIC HEARING #149-81-l RR to C-l Alfred P. Smith

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

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved rezoning from RR (Rural Residential) to C-l (Rural or Tourist Commercial).

PUBLIC HEARING #143-81-5 A to RR James Pruitt

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

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved rezoning from A (Agricultural) to AR (Agricultural Residental).

PUBLIC HEARING #148-81-4 Amend MP Herman Field

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 to amend MP (Planned Industrial) to include a caretaker's residence.

PUBLIC HEARING CUP #646-2 Revocation of CUP Gordon L. Soland

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

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the revocation of the CUP.

PUBLIC HEARING #141-81-5 Change in CP Leilani Harper

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

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the change of use in CP (Planned Commercial).

PUBLIC HEARING CUP #638A-4 Amend CUP in A Edward L. Ward

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

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and postponed this case until February 9, 1982, at 2:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible.

PUBLIC HEARING #138-81-5 A to ER Barbara L. Davis

Mr. Dewight Davis appeared before the Board regarding this case. Mr. Davis stated he was representing Ms. Barbara Davis and requested the rezoning be changed to AR (Agricultural Residential).

Mr. Davis stated that Golden Gem, Umatilla, had refused to except the groves; therefore, Ms. Davis would like to utilize the property by building homes on the property.

Mr. John Kruesi appeared before the Board and stated the area is strictly agricultural and is opposed to a subdivision being put on the property.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and denied the request to rezone the property from A (Agricultural) to ER (Estate Residential) without prejudice.

PUBLIC HEARING CUP #805-5 CUP in A Harlan Paul

Mr. Harlan Paul appeared before the Board regarding this case, and requested the Board approve the CUP in A (Agricultural) to allow the mining of peat from the property.

Mr. Fred B. Westman appeared before the Board and presented a letter to each Board member and then read the letter to the Board. Mr. Westman then presented a tape for the Board to listen to regarding their approval of the CUP in A.

Mr. Ed Alvertus appeared before the Board at this time to ask Mr. Paul how long the mining would take? How deep they intended to go down? and how many acres did the project include?

Mr. Julian Walker, adjoining property owner, also appeared before the Board and read a letter from Mr. George Perino who opposes the CUP due to it being a proposed commercial operation.

Mr. Walker asked for time to allow his attorney to look over the contract which Mr. Paul had drawn for him to sign. Mr. Walker stated that if the contract is valid then he would not object to the CUP.

Mr. Ted Wicks, Pollution Control Director, appeared before the Board at this time and stated his concern of the water quality and long range problems that might develop due to the mining.

Mr. Eugene Ikler appeared before the Board and stated his concern of what road would be used as well as the dust factor due to his physical condition.

Mr . Paul stated he would like a rebuttal at this time.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved to continue this case until February 9, 1982, to allow the neighbors to look at the proposed contract, etc.

Commr. Smoak requested the staff (Planning Department and County Attorney's Office) to obtain the proper definition that they feel is legally responsible, and that if there needs to be any changes made in the CUP to clarify what was development definitions and restoration of lands definitions and present those to the Board at the next meeting.

PUBLIC HEARING #146-81-5 R-l-7 to A Johannes Boje

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

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved rezoning from R-l-7 (Urban Residential) to A (Agricultural).

PUBLIC HEARING #142-81-2 A to RR L.E. & Eleanor Mixon & A.L. Peacock

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

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RR (Rural Residential).

PUBLIC HEARING #145-81-2 A to RE Price Groves

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

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RE (Rural Estates).

PUBLIC HEARING #147-81-3 A to RR Paul M. Hanna, Jr.

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

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RR (Rural Residential).

PUBLIC HEARING #144-81-3 C-Z to M-l L. Ringle & E. Givens

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

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the rezoning from C-2 (Community Commerical) to M-l (Heavy Industrial).

PUBLIC HEARING #140-81-2 R-l-7 to R-l-5 Benjamin J. Maxwell

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

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and denied the request to rezone from R-l-7 (Urban Residential) to R-l-5 (Mobile or Mixed Residential).

PUBLIC HEARING CUP #803-2 CUP in A Paul E. Rozar

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

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the CUP in A (Agricultural).

PUBLIC HEARING #151-81-l A to CP South Lake Fire District

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

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board postponed this case until February 9, 1982, at 2:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible.

PUBLIC HEARING CUP #802-l CUP in A John H. Love

Mr. Love appeared before the Board to discuss the terms of the CUP with the Board.

Mr. Love requested that on Page 2, Section i, he changed to read:

Restrictions: The use of the private airstrip facility is

restricted to aircraft of the Permittee and permitees.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the change to the CUP as requested.

Mr. Love requested that on Page 1, Section 2-d. be changed to read:

Setbacks: No building, or navigation aid shall be placed closer than fifty (50) feet from the property line. In addition, there shall be a fifty (50) foot setback required between the edge of the runway primary surface area as defined by the Florida Department of Agriculture, Chapter 14-60, Florida Administrative Code, and the property line.



On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the change to the CUP as requested.

Mr. Love requested that his father Mr. Sam Love be added as co-applicant due to the fact his father owns the part of the airstrip which is located in Marion County.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved to add Mr. Sam Love as co-applicant on the CUP and that the wording Permitee be changed to Permittees. Mr. Love also requested that on Page 3, the letter G be added to read:

Termination: At such time a loss of licenses occurs or the Marion County side of the facility is no longer in operation.



On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the addendum as requested.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the CUP as amended.

PUBLIC HEARING CUP #207-4 Revocation John J. Matsche

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

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the revocation of the CUP.

PUBLIC HEARING CUP #265-2 Revocation James R. Carson, III

Commr. Carson stated that this property has not been owned by James R. Carson, III since 1972, however; the original CUP had been applied for in that name. Commr. Carson asked the County Attorney what position he should take.

The County Attorney stated as long as Commr. Carson does not have any ownership in the property, no mortgages, etc. then Commr. Carson would not have any conflict of interest in this case.

Jerry Grief, Planning Department, stated the Department had received a letter from Central Florida Citrus, requesting the Board not revoke the CUP.

Commr. Burhans made a motion to overturn the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and not revoke the CUP and grant the extention as requested.

The motion died for a lack of a second.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the revocation of the CUP.

JAIL/COURTHOUSE

Commr. Windram presented a proposal of quotes from Peoples Gas regardin the heating in the Lake County Jail and the Old Lake County Courthouse. Commr. Windram stated the quotes did not include everything he had requested; therefore, he would return to the Board with additional information as soon as possible.

COUNTY PROPERTY/COMMUNICATIONS

Commr. Smoak informed the Board that he just received a call from Norma Showley, Purchasing Agent, regarding the fruit at the Marion County Line Dump which the County owns. Commr. Smoak stated that in 1977 the County entered into an agreement with Mr. Buddy McKay to allow Mr. McKay to harvest the fruit on the property for a period of ten (10) years. Commr. Smoak stated that Langley Fruit Company has already harvested the fruit due to an agreement approved by the Board on January 5, 1982. Commr. Smoak explained that the agreement signed in 1977 had apparently been misplaced, until today. Commr. Smoak stated that Langley Fruit Company was out approximately $2,200.00 for picking and hauling the fruit to Plymouth Citrus Growers Assoc. Commr. Carson asked if both Langley Fruit Co. and Mr. McKay both deal with Plymouth Citrus Growers Assoc?

The Board instructed Commr. Carson to call Mr. McKay to see if a settlement could be made and instructed Commr. Smoak to obtain the exact amount of pick and haul expenses from Langley Fruit Company. The Board also instructed the County Attorney to look at the agreement between Mr. McKay and Lake County (1977).

COMMUNICATIONS

Comnr. Carson informed the Board that Mr. Darrell Shonkwiler, Waterman Memorial Hospital, had invited the Board, the Clerk and the County Attorney to attend a luncheon and tour of the new facilities on Tuesday, January 19, 1982, at 12:OO Noon.

The Board instructed the Clerk to inform Mr. Shonkwiler of the number who would attend.

There heing no further business to be brought before the Board at this tine the Board adjourned at 4:15 P.M.

James R. Carson, Jr., Chairman

James C. Watkins, Clerk

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