A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MAY 4, 1982
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, May 4, 1982, in the Board of County Commissioners' Meeting Room, Tavares, Florida. Commissioners present were: James R. Carson, Jr., Chairman; Thomas J. Windram; Claude E. Smoak, Jr.; C. A. "Lex" Deems; and Glenn C. Burhans. Others present were: James C. Watkins, Clerk; Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney: and Cathy B. Roy, Secretary.
The invocation was given by Mr. Watkins and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Windram.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of April 20, 1982, as corrected.
CETA/AUDITS
Mr. James Flowers, CETA Director, addressed the Board and presented an update on past CETA audits. Mr. Flowers stated that previously disallowed expenditures of $351,702 from Audits dating back to 1976, had been successfully appealed by CETA Staff and Mr. Sandy Minkoff of the County Attorney's Office and at present the disallowed expenditures had been reduced to $7,514.00. Mr. Flowers further stated that of the $7,514.00 his department anticipated all but $59.00 would be successfully appealed. Mr. Flowers commended CETA staff member Brenda Pullum and Sandy Minkoff of the County Attorney's Office for the work accomplished concerning these audits.
CETA/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
Mr. Flowers presented to the Board for their consideration his recommendations regarding the new positions previously approved by the Board.
Discussion occurred regarding the coordination of CETA salaries in relation to the County Pay Plan and the reclassification of employees and raises occurring in mid year and the policy when annual raises are determined.
Mr. Flowers stated that the salary requests outlined in his memorandum under recommended salary would be reduced by $300.00 during the probationary period.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following salary and position recommendations as submitted by Mr. Flowers:
New Position Name/Start Date Recommended Salary
Assistant Janice Strickland $13,100.00
Operations April 14, 1982
Coordinator
Senior Vallie McLean $11,800.00
Counselor April 16, 1982
Counselor Debra Snow $11,700.00
April 26, 1982
Counselor Veronica Williams $11,050.00
April 30, 1982
Public Patricia Bowen $10,800.00
Information April 26, 1982
Specialist
Included in the motion was the fact that the above salaries
included the $300.00 end of probation increase.
CETA
Mr. Flowers presented a report and recommendation concerning the 1982 Summer Youth Employment Program. Mr. Flowers informed the Board that the Department was reducing the number of counselors for this year's program.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved submission of the Fiscal Year 1982 Summer Youth Employment Program in the amount of $258,670, and authorized the Chairman to sign the required grant documents.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the second modification to the Fiscal Year 1982 Title VII Private Section Initiative Program and authorized the Chairman's signature on the required modification documents.
Mr. Flowers introduced to the Board Ms. Pat Bowen, CETA
Public Information Specialist.
PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA
PUBLIC WORKS/ROADS, COUNTY & STATE
Mr. Tom Tamsett addressed the Board and informed the
Commissioners that the developers of Silver Oaks had contacted other property owners in the area and obtained right-of-way deeds to Lake County should the Commission approve his request to pave the remaining half of Poe Road. Discussion occurred regarding the size of the development and the number of property owners in the area.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the developers to pave from the west property line of Silver Oaks Development east to Haines Creek Road, Poe Road #5-5832.
Discussion occurred regarding the status of Poe Road on the County paving priority list. Commr. Burhans stated that it was his feeling that since the road was not scheduled to be paved in the near future that a property owner assessment should be considered. Further discussion occurred regarding any savings the County might realize in paving the remaining half of Poe Road simultaneously when the developers pave their portion. No action was taken at this time concerning the County paving the remaining portion of Poe Road.
The developer requested that the Board reconsider which portion of Poe Road would require paving and stated they wished the plan to be revised if the County was not to pave the remaining portion.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to reconsider the earlier action regarding the portion of Poe Road to be paved.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board allowed the developer the option of paving either from the west property line of Silver Oaks Development east to Haines Creek Road, or from the east property line west to Radio Road, subject to approval by the Public Works Department.
BONDS - MOBILE HOME
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Pete and Josie Smith - Wekiva River Area - District #4, to live in a mobile home on the same piece of property on which their conventional dwelling is being built, subject to the proper bond being posted and with the understanding the mobile home will be removed immediately upon the completion of the dwelling or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the cancellation of the Mobile Home Bond for Edgar R. Huckeba upon completion of the conventional dwelling unit and removal of the mobile home.
RIGHT-OF-WAY/EASEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the non-exclusive easement for Mt. Homer Road #4-4955 from Panacea Timber Company, Inc., by Colin English, Jr., President.
PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board accepted and authorized the Chairman's signature on an application for septic tank pumping franchise for George's Plumbing Company.
PUBLIC WORKS/ROADS - COUNTY & STATE
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved a one-time maintenance agreement for B. Mikey Kelly on Jackson Road in the amount of $542.00.
PUBLIC WORKS/MUNICIPALITIES
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request by the Town of Astatula for paint striping to correct a traffic problem by the post office and George's Market at the intersection of Monroe Street and C-561 for a total cost of $150.00.
RESOLUTIONS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized signature of Resolution #1982-29, concerning the State purchase of
environmentally sensitive areas in the vicinity of the Wekiva River in Lake County.
ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved partial payment on Project S.R. 42, to Martin Paving Company in the amount of $116,968.94, from Secondary Funding.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved final payment on Project No. 5-82, #2-2007 Myer Road, #2-4905 Edgewood Road, #2-5105 Selman Road, #2-4805 Woodbine Lane and #l-4119 Sunnyside Cut-Off Design Build Construction Lump Sum to Hewitt Contracting Company, Inc., in the amount of $14,137.32 from Revenue Sharing Funds.
FUNDS-GENERAL/ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved to accept and execute the Department of Transportation Transfer of Funds Voucher in the amount of $116,968.94.
BIDS/ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board awarded the bid on Project No. 9- 82, S.R. 450, widen only, design build construction, lump sum to Leecon, Inc., low bidder, in the amount of $144,591.36.
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/LANDFILLS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the lease to be signed by the Chairman on a CAT Tractor Scraper from Rosier Machinery in the amount of $4,250.00 per month plus insurance costs for a period of two months.
COUNTY POLICY/PUBLIC WORKS/RESOLUTIONS
Discussion occurred regarding the adoption of the County Road Policy and the County Attorney stated that the Board could legally adopt the policy by Resolution rather than Ordinance in order that the Board could more easily change the policy should it become necessary.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved to adopt the Lake County Road Policy by Resolution and directed the County Attorney's Office to draw said Resolution.
Mike Willett introduced to the Board Miss Jackie McDonald who was present to observe the County Commission proceedings.
PERSONNEL AGENDA
ANIMAL CONTROL/PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved a merit increase for Jacqueline Migan, Clerical, Animal Control Attendant, in the amount of $280.00.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved a merit increase for Larry Stepanski, Animal Control Attendant, in the amount of $500.00.
MAINTENANCE/PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to reclassify Mr. John Helbig from Custodial Worker at an annual salary of $7,133 to Carpet & Tile Worker at an annual salary of $8,550. The Board was informed by Mr. Glenn Timmons, Personnel Director, that this reclassification was requested due to the illness of Mr. Wilbur McConnell, carpet and tile worker. Mr. McConnell is on unpaid medical leave for an indefinite period of time and that the position of Custodial Worker would not be filled at the present time.
COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. James C. Watkins, Clerk, advised the Board that an
invitation had been received for the Board to attend the fiftieth.wedding anniversary reception for Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Hawkins on Saturday, May 15, 1982, at 4:00 p.m. at the St. Stephen A.M.E. Church on South Church Street in Leesburg.
LICENSES AND PERMITS
Mr. Watkins read a letter received from Mr. Frederick Lang requesting that the Board reconsider his request for a concealed weapons permit based on a explanation by Mr. Lang of the report received by the Lake County Sheriff's Department.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to reconsider the
corrected application based on Mr. Lang's letter.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the issuance of a
concealed weapons permit and bond for Mr. Frederick Lang.
LAWS AND LEGISLATION
Mr. Everett A. Kelly, State Representative, addressed the Board regarding the recently passed additional one-cent State sales tax.
Mr. Kelly supplied the members of the Board with copies of HB 002-D, 1st Engrossed, regarding the additional sales tax. Mr. Kelly stated that the Department of Revenue had estimated the Lake County Commission's portion of the additional sales tax to be $2,025,702 with a Countywide total, including that estimated portion going to the cities, to be $3,156,056.
Mr. Kelly stated that no formula was yet available to
determine an estimated savings to the individual taxpayer as a result of a portion of the increased sales tax monies designated to reduce ad valorem taxes and school board millage.
Discussion occurred regarding the wording on the TRIM Notice
sent to the taxpayers and Mr. Kelly read to the Board the wording on the notice.
Mr. Kelly explained to the Board some of the considerations in the formula to arrive at the allocation of the additional sales tax and discussion occurred regarding whether or not the additional sales tax would affect monies received under Federal Revenue Sharing.
Mr. Kelly reported to the Board the required reductions in ad valorem taxes due to the additional sales tax money to be received and explained the "kicker amendment" in which 2.6 million dollars of the monies received by the State from the additional sales tax from May 1, 1982, to October 1, 1982, would be put into the emergency "kicker" fund for those Counties that met certain criteria, i.e., that would not generate enough dollars to govern the County. Mr. Kelly stated that Sumter County was one such county that would be eligible for these "emergency kicker" funds.
Mr. Kelly stated that he had a pamphlet regarding property assessments which he would supply to the County Attorney for distribution to the Board on percentage projections by the State. Additional discussion occurred regarding the information sent to the public and the confusion resulting due to the wording of the information on the TRIM Notices.
The Board was informed by Mr. Kelly that he did not know whether the State had considered any impact the additional sales tax monies might have on the County receiving Federal Revenue Funds. Chris Ford, County Attorney, stated that he would report back to the Board later in the day.
AUDITS
The Chairman announced that the scheduled time had arrived to meet with the three firms recommended by the Audit Selection Committee to come before the Board to make their presentations and submit a price on the audit of Lake County.
Mr. David Logan, Brooks, Brown & Company and Tom Riley, Colley, Trumbower & Howell, addressed the Board and informed the Board of the qualifications of this consortion regarding the audit of Lake County.
Mr. Logan supplied the Chairman an envelope containing the firms' price for the single audit concept of Lake County on the basis of a three year contract with an option for the County to renew the contract at the end of three years.
The Board extended the invitation to this firm to wait in the County Commission Conference Room and stated that at the end of the proceedings they would be advised of the outcome.
Mr. Dennis Faulken, Coopers and Lybrand, addressed the Board and introduced Mr. Harry Becker and Ms. Christine Hill of Coopers & Lybrand. Mr. Faulken presented to the Board the qualifications of the firm of Coopers & Lybrand and presented the Chairman with an envelope containing the price of a single audit concept based on a three year contract with an option for the County to renew the contract. Mr. Watkins extended the invitation to those present from Coopers & Lybrand to wait in the Commissioners' Conference Room to be advised of the outcome of these proceedings.
Mr. John Vodenicker and Mr. Duke Landorf of May, Zima and Company addressed the Board and reported to them the qualifications of May, Zima and Company to perform the Lake County audit and presented the Chairman with the envelope containing May, Zima and Company's price for the single audit concept based on a three year contract with an option for the County to renew the contract. Mr. Watkins extended the invitation to the representatives of May, Zima and Company to wait in the Commissioners' Conference Room to be advised of the outcome of the proceedings.
The Chairman announced that he would read the contents of the envelopes submitted by the above three firms. The prices read by the Chairman follow:
Brooks, Brown & Co./Colley, Trumbower & Howell
Estimated Fees
Year Ended 9/30/82 $44,500
Year Ended 9/30/83 $44,500
Year Ended 9/30/84 $44,500
Total $133,500
Coopers & Lybrand
Year 1 $55,000
Year 2 $55,000
Year 3 $55,000
Total $165,000
May, Zima & Company
Fiscal Year Ending 1982 $42,900
Fiscal Year Ending 1983 $40,260
Fiscal Year Ending 1984 $40,260
Total $123,420
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved to contract with May, Zima and Company for the Lake County Audit for fiscal years 1982, 1983 and 1984, and directed the County Attorney's Office to draw the appropriate contract for the three year audit with the option to renew.
Mr. Watkins stated that he would meet with the three firms to inform them of the outcome.
RECESS AND REASSEMBLY
The Chairman announced that the Board would recess for lunch with each Commissioner lunching individually and the Board would reconvene at 2:00 P.M. for the Code Violations Agenda.
CODE VIOLATIONS
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-82-34 J. LAMAR COLLINS
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 found Mr. Collins in violation of Ordinance 1970-l; Section 2, and granted Mr. Collins sixty (60) days to comply.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-82-36 Charlie Clyde Anderson
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 found Mr. Anderson in violation of Ordinance 1970-l; Section 2, and granted him thirty (30) days to comply.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-82-40 Glenn A. Cochran
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board found Mr. Cochran in violation of Ordinance 1971-6 and 1977-3, and granted him five (5) days to comply.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-82-42 Ralph Kelly, Jr.
Mrs. Kelly, guardian of Mr. Ralph Kelly, addressed the Board and stated that she had not received the first notice of violation and once aware of the violation was doing everything possible to clear it. Commr. Carson questioned Mrs. Kelly whether ninety (90) days would be sufficient for her to clear the violation. Mrs. Kelly stated that she felt she could clear the violation within ninety (90) days.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board found the property owner in violation of Ordinance 1970-l; Section 2, and granted Mrs. Kelly ninety (90) days to comply.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-82-43 Johnnie H. Mangum
Mr. William Read addressed the Board and informed them that Mr. Mangum was in an out of state nursing home and that renters had created this problem. Mr. Read further stated that in addition to a general condition of unsightliness the home had inadequate wiring and a problem with raw sewage.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. Mangum in violation and requested that this property be inspected by Environmental Health and the Building Department and requested a report at a later date.
CODE VIOLATIONS
Mr. Reuben Archilla addressed the Board stating that he had previously worked with the Code Violation Department concerning an alleged commercial operation in an area not so zoned and questioned why this item had not been brought before the Board as a Code Violation. Jerry Sexton informed the Board that this complaint had been researched extensively and it was the staff opinion that no violation existed and the complaint was dropped.
Mr. Archilla further stated that it was his feeling there was a commercial operation on this property and Mr. Paul Flick was removing the operation prior to inspections.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board concurred with the recommendation of the staff that no proof of a violation existed at the present time and no action was taken.
Mr. J. Lamar Collins addressed the Board concerning Public Hearing ZV-82-34 heard earlier, and stated that he was in the process of clearing the vehicles and requested that he be given a list in order to assist him in clearing the violation. The Code Violations Department was directed to meet with Mr. Collins after the Public Hearings to supply him with a list of the violations.
BONDS - CONTRACTOR
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and
carried unanimously, the Board approved the Contractor Bonds and
cancellation of Contractor Bonds as listed below:
NEW
613-82 Everett W. Poling (Electrical)
974-82 J. Edwin Register (Electrical)
3041-82 Richard C. Huchingson (Painting)
3042-82 P. K. Hunt House Movers, Inc. (House Moving)
3043-82 Edward L. Schrank (Building)
CANCELLATIONS
1863-80 Francis E. Grenier d/b/a Thermal Temp. Inc.
LICENSES AND PERMITS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Gun Permits and Bonds and Additions:
Paul M. Zinke James D. Ellrodt
William D. Shumaker Victor P. Bazinet
Shirley I. Moye Richard A. McCourt
Rudolph E. Moye Sidney A. Walton, Jr.
Additions & Deletions to Gun Permit License
Gregory Garcia Charles S. Grosche
Karen Ann Sablotney Samuel Bevier
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of Warrant #22856 through Warrant #23178 as listed below:
General Revenue Fine and Forfeiture
County Transportation Trust Revenue Sharing
Mosquito Control Acquatic Weed
Fish Conservation N.E. Hospital
Section 8 CETA
COR Nursing Home COR Buildings
Nursing Home Landfill
INDIGENTS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to pay the following Indigents:
Add: H. F. Pennington for Brinda Gilbert......$50.00
Cancel: Rogers Properties for Pauline Moseley.....$50.00
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Distribution and Revenue, Traffic/Criminal Cases for April 9, 1982, in the amount of $10,934.84 and the week of April 16, 1982, in the amount of $5,077.68.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the monthly board packet from Lake Community Action Agency.
BONDS/FIRE DISTRICTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the Public Official Bond for Donald E. Johnson, Fire Commissioner for Northwest Lake County Fire District.
DEEDS/MUNICIPALITIES
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and Clerk's signature on a deed to the City of Eustis for a piece of County owned land to be used in conjunction with the Eustis Shooting Range.
LAWS AND LEGISLATION
Chris Ford, County Attorney, reported that Everett Kelly had informed him the State Legislature had not considered any Federal cap concerning the one cent sales tax; however, Bob Wilson, Finance Director, had ascertained that there was no Federal three mill minimum. Mr. Ford stated he had asked Bob Wilson to check on the.Federal Revenue Sharing and how it would affect the County with the additional sales tax and asked that he report to the Board at a later date.
BUDGETS/MENTAL HEALTH
Chris Ford, County Attorney, submitted the County Attorney's Office opinion regarding the local government match for Mental Health under Statute 396 and the fact that a local match was not set out as a requirement under this Statute. Mr. Ford reported that his office felt that if this item was taken to Court for action that there would be a fifty percent chance of "winning the suit" or for the Court to say that local government does not have to match funds under Florida Statute 396.
Further discussion occurred regarding the Board's intent during the Budget Workshops held for the 1981-82 Budget Year and a copy of the minutes which addressed Mental Health's Budget were requested. This item was postponed until copies of the minutes were received.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ANIMAL SHELTER
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for travel to Columbus, Georgia, for Frankie Thorp to attend a seminar in the
amount of $315.00.
BUDGETS/MENTAL HEALTH (continued)
Mr. Bert Lacey, Executive Director of Lake/Sumter Community Mental Health, addressed the Board and stated the purpose of his meeting with the Board was to ask for a determination of the additional funds requested during the last budget sessions concerning the local match funding under Florida Statute 396, for the Alcohol Program.
Discussion occurred regarding the Budget Workshops for the 1981-82 Fiscal Year in regards to the Mental Health funding and the Board was supplied with copies of the Special Minutes of the September 21, 1982, Budget Workshop wherein the Mental Health Budget was discussed.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved, without prejudice, to allow the funding requested by Mental Health during the 1981-82 Budget Sessions up to $lOO,OOO.OO to be dispersed to date on a 1/12th basis.
Further discussion occurred regarding whether or not this funding is required by law. Commr. Smoak requested that when the tentative budget is brought before the Board for the 1982-83 Fiscal Year for Mental Health that all figures be broken down in order that the Board can be advised as to where the money is coming from by breaking down Lake County's portion, Sumter County's portion and which programs are funded from each County.
HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY
Commr. Windram stated that he had received a request from Harvey Spears Contracting concerning consideration for funds under the Lake County Housing Finance Authority for an apartment complex. The Board directed the Clerk to correspond that funds under the Housing Finance Authority were required to be first time home buyers and must be owner occupied.
Chris Ford, County Attorney, reported that his office had received a confirmed copy of the Final Judgment of Validation by which the Circuit of the Ninth Judicial Circuit has validated the issuance of up to $270 million dollars home mortgage revenue bonds for Orange, Lake and Seminole Counties.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved reimbursement of $550.00 for Captain Simon, Sheriff's Department, and $75.00 for a Sheriff's Department employee to attend F.D.L.E. Criminal History Records Conference, pursuant to Florida Statute 943.25 (8) (A), providing funds are available and these courses are approved courses by the F.D.L.E..
Discussion occurred regarding the memorandum received from Sheriff Griffin regarding salaries for Corrections Officers. The Board directed that the Clerk correspond that this item be brought back before the Board with their budget requests.
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT/INSURANCE/PERSONNEL
Discussion occurred regarding a report received from Risk Management stating that the Sheriff's Department did not presently have a safety program and recommended that one be implemented. This item was referred to Glenn Timmons, Personnel Director, as a safety program had recently been implemented by his department and the Board requested Mr. Timmons report back.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/AGRICULTURAL CENTER
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved expenditure for 4-H Club funds for Camp McQuarrie in the amount of $285.00.
APPOINTMENTS/NURSING HOME
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board appointed Lonnie Strickland, Nursing Home Administrator to the Florida Association of County Aging Executives and authorized the expenditure of $30.00 fees.
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
GAME AND FRESH WATER FISH COMMISSION/COUNTY PROPERTY
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman to sell, or dispose of in any other manner deemed legal by the County Attorney's Office, the fish tagging machine purchased by the County.
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT/SUITS AFFECTING THE COUNTY
Commr. Carson stated that a letter had been received regarding a suit filed against the Sheriff's Department by Ira David Tate and it was noted that all affected parties and the insurance company had been notified.
RESOLUTIONS/MENTAL HEALTH
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the County Attorney's Office to draw a Resolution proclaiming the month of May as "Mental Health Month" as requested by Lake/Sumter Community Mental Health.
APPOINTMENTS/EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board reappointed Commr. Carson to the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council and approved the recommendation of the Chairman to appoint Dr. Eugene Glenn, Mayor of Tavares, to the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/EMERGENCY SERVICES
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Marsha Stanley, Emergency Services Department, to attend the Phase I, F.E.M.A. for job training in the amount of $145.00.
COMMUNICATIONS/HOSPITALS
Commr. Carson stated that a letter had been received and each Commissioner copied, from Lake Community Hospital stating their reservations regarding the Leesburg Regional Medical Center's administrating the ambulance services for the N.W. Ambulance District.
COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC WORKS
Commr. Carson stated that a letter had been received from property owners bordering Grassy Lake Road in Township 22, Range 26, Section 8, requesting that the County place the overburden from grading the road in the groves bordering this property.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board granted approval for the Public Works Department to regrade the road and allow the owners to remove the overburden if they so wished, contingent upon the approval of the County Engineer.
COMMUNICATIONS/BUILDING COMMITTEE
Discussion occurred regarding a letter received from Cathleen Smith requesting a price to purchase property owned by Lake County.
This item was referred to the Building Committee to report back to the Board.
MOSQUITO CONTROL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of a dry ice machine from Fisher, in the amount of $389.50 (low quote), for the Mosquito Control Dept.
There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 4:00 P.M..
JAMES R. CARSON, JR., CHAIRMAN
JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK
CBR/5/6/82