A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MARCH 1, 1983
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, March 1, 1983, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Room, Lake County Courthouse, Tavares, Florida. Present at the meeting were the following Commissioners: Thomas J. Windram, Chairman Claude E Smoak, Jr.; C. A. "Lex" Deems; and Glenn C. Burhans. The Chairman announced that Commr. Carson would not be present as he was attending a State Association of County Commissioners meeting in Tallahassee Also present were: James C. Watkins, Christopher C., County Attorney and Mary C. Grover, Secretary.
The Invocation was given by Mr. Watkins and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Smoak.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and
carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of February
15, 1983, as submitted.
SIGNS/PUBLIC WORKS
Commr . Smoak informed the Board he had received a request from residents living on the East side of Lake Harris who are concerned about the speed limit on 561. He stated that the resi- ents would like the road double striped from the sand mines, south of the Astatula Landfill, down to the city limits of Astatula or have "Dangerous Intersection" signs installed.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board instructed the Public Works Department to install "Dangerous Intersection" signs at the intersection of 561 and Country Club Drive.
MUNICIPALITIES/CLAY PITS
Commr . Smoak informed the Board he had received a request from the City of Montverde requesting the use of the Sugarloaf Clay Pit for construction of roads within the corporate limits of Montverde. He stated the City would pay the County for the price of the clay and that their contractor would dig and haul the clay from the clay pit.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the City of Montverde to use the Sugarloaf Clay Pit.
COMMISSIONERS/REPORTS
Commr. Smoak informed the Board that he had attended a briefing in Washington D.C. and that a written report of the briefing would be given to each Commissioner.
AMBULANCE-HOSPITALS/EMERGENCY SERVICES
Commr. Burhans reported on the progress of the committee appointed to study the EMS communications console in Lake County. He stated that the committee had met four times and a decision has not yet been reached.
Commr. Burhans made the following recommendations for the Board's consideration:
1. Place the console on the first floor of the Jail should the Emergency Services Department be moved to the first floor of the Jail.
2. Appoint Lonnie Strickland as Director of the new ambulance facility, place the console at the new facility and hire handicapped qualified personnel to operate the console.
ASSESSMENTS
Mr. Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, addressed the Board requesting approval of the Special Assessment Resolution and requesting permission to bid the road work for Loyd Street, First Street, Drive No. 1 and the extension of Drive No. 1 also known as Riverview Drive in the Astor area.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved the Special Assessment Resolution and approved to bid the road work for Loyd Street, First Street, Drive No. 1 and the extension of Drive No. 1 also known as Riverview Drive in the Astor area.
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
Mr. Willett informed the Board that a person who had requested to be present at today's discussion had not yet arrived: therefore, he requested that action be postponed until 9:30 a.m.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board rescinded the action taken earlier.
ASSESSMENTS/ROAD PROJECTS
Mr. Willett, Director of Development & Public Works, informed the Board he had received a request from the property owners on Pine Street, #l-6412, that the County consider paving Pine Street in its entirety while the contractor is presently paving the adjoining roads under a special assessment project. He stated that he and Mr. Benedum, Public Works Coordinator, met with Mr. Gray, Leecon, Inc. to discuss the drainage problems on Pine Street.
He stated that retention basins could be built in the right- of-ways on Cedar Street and Sunnyside to reduce the amount of water running down Pine Street.
Mr. Willett further explained that a portion of Pine Street (approximately 600 feet) was not in the County maintenance system. Mr. Willett informed the Board he had received an estimate of $23,099.00 to pave Pine Street from Leecon, Inc., the contractor currently paving adjoining streets.
Discussion occurred regarding the funding of the project. Mr. Willett stated that he had spoken with Commr. Carson and that Commr. Carson recommended that the County pay 60% of the funding as a portion of Pine Street is County maintained and then put a lien assessment on the remainder 40%.
Mr. Willett stated that under the County policy the County would pay for the paving of the portion that was in the County maintenance system and then would pay l/3 of the cost of the unmaintained portion with the property owners picking up the remainder 2/3. He further stated that by going either method, the cost would be approximately the same for Lake County.
Mr. William Wietan, Leesburg, addressed the Board to discuss the request. He stated that all the property owners, including the owners on the non-maintained portion of the road, had signed the petition.
Mr. Walter Hoffman, Sunnyside, stated that he would like to see Pine Street paved.
Discussion occurred regarding whether there was a procedure to waive the rules in unusual circumstances. Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated that he did not see any problems with waiving the rules at this time.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved that the rules be waived and that Pine Street be paved, including the portion that is not in the County maintenance system, to County paved road standards with Lake County being responsible for 60% of the cost and the property owners being responsible for 40% under the mandatory lien assessment procedures.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved a change order to the contract with Leecon, Inc. in the amount of $23,099.00. The Board wished the record to reflect that a deviation had occurred from the adopted policy of the County due to the fact that all property owners affected were present in the audience and had, by a show of hands, requested and approved, of the proceedings.
Mr. Harry Kreeger, Pine Street, addressed the Board to discuss the problem with semi trucks parking in the subdivision. The Board informed Mr. Kreeger that he could report the situation to the Code Enforcement Office.
ASSESSMENTS
Discussion occurred regarding the proposed special assessment for Loyd Street, First Street, Drive No. 1 and the extension of Drive No. 1 also known as Riverview Drive in the Astor area.
Mr. Willett, Director of Development & Public Works, stated that the petitions received were for clay roads instead of paved roads.
Mr. Alan Warner, Astor, addressed the Board to discuss the property owners preference of clay road.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Special Assessment Resolution and granted permission to bid the road work for Loyd Street, First Street, Drive No. 1 and the extension of Drive No. 1 also known as Riverview Drive in the Astor area.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT/EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING
COUNCIL
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman's signature on Invoice Summaries for Department of Transportation for work performed by the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council on behalf of Lake County on the Transportation for the Disadvantaged Administrative/Technical Study in the amount of $4,192.49 (partial payment).
BIDS/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise for a grader and loader for the Public Works Department, with the bid including an option to trade existing equipment.
LIBRARIES
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the County Library Board for the Library Coordinator to have the County benefit package with the Library Board paying all costs.
PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved one-time maintenance on Alma Street for Thomas Leach at a total cost of $112.00.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved one-time maintenance on Loyd Street, First Street, and Drive No. 1 for Alan Warner at a total cost of $60.00.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved one-time maintenance on Lee Avenue for Phil Germany at a total cost of $112.00.
SIGNS/FIRE DISTRICTS/FIRE DEPARTMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the Woodlea Road Volunteer Fire Department to purchase street signs from Lake County at a total cost of $204.66.
DEEDS/RIGHT-OF-WAYS-ROADS-EASEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board accepted a Non-Exclusive Easement on Cemetery Road $5-7676 and #5-7778 from Amos M. and Bessie Towe.
PUBLIC WORKS/SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the release of the Irrevocable Letter of Credit for Montverde Mobile Home Subdivision, 1st Addition in the amount of $l,lOO.OO.
BIDS/ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board awarded Project #8-83, roads in Belmont Heights Subdivision, to Paquette Paving Company in the amount of $58,683.18.
PUBLIC WORKS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the travel request for Jim Stivender, Jr., Public Works Department, to attend a Soil Cement Conference in East Point, Georgia, March 29 through 31, 1983, at an estimated cost of $350.00.
EDUCATION
Mr. Mike Willett, Director of Development & Public Works, addressed the Board to report on the progress on the summer lunch program. He stated that the School Board agreed to let the County use the school sites for the program. He stated staff members would be attending a conference on preparing the grant and that he would have a final presentation regarding the program at a later date.
SUBDIVISIONS/PUBLIC WORKS
Mr. Mike Willett, Director of Development & Public Works, informed the Board that he had received petitions from property owners to pave streets in Western Shores Subdivision. He stated that there were three (3) local streets ending in cul-de-sacs which the County does not have provisions in the County Policy to assist with that portion of the assessment so the property owners would have to come up with 100% financing for the three short streets. He further stated that there were a number of irregularly shaped lots in this project.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to advertise to pave streets in Western Shores Subdivision.
PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to extend the Letter of Credit for Summit Chase Villas - Morrow, Inc.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT/RIGHT-OF-WAYS (ROADS/EASEMENTS)
Mr. Jerry Sexton, Planning Coordinator, addressed the Board to discuss proposals regarding the Lake County Subdivision Regulations - Section 113 Waivers - requirement for 50 foot dedicated easement constructed to meet County clay road standards.
He stated that the staff was recommending the Board eliminate the requirement of claying easements. He stated that in some cases that it was not best to improve an easement. He recommended that if an easement serves five (5) lots or less, that it would not be required to clay the easements. He further stated that if there is an easement that serves more than five (5) lots, then the easement would have to be brought up to County standards.
Commr. Burhans made a motion to table the proposals. The motion died for a lack of a second.
Mr. Steve Richey, attorney representing Mr. Harold Glass, addressed the Board and stated that his client presently has a request before the Planning & Zoning Commission for a variance from the 1320' clay road requirements and 50' right-of-way requirements. He stated that they have obtained 25' of easement from an adjoining grove owner on the condition that the road not be clayed. He stated that the Ordinance should be more flexible, as there is no criteria in the Ordinance to allow variances as discussed.
ORDINANCES
At 10:15 a.m. the Chairman announced that the public hearing regarding the Ordinance amending the Subdivision Regulations to include mechanical garages in C-2 zoning would be postponed until 10:30 a.m.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT/RIGHT-OF-WAYS (ROAD/EASEMENTS)
Discussion continued regarding the proposed changes for the Section 113 Waivers in the Lake County Subdivision Regulations.
Mr. Powell, realtor from Lady Lake, addressed the Board to express his concern with the existing properties that cannot be used for homesites. He stated that there was not any type of relief for those people who have property and cannot obtain building permits.
Mr. Richey addressed to Board to stress that the present Ordinance does not have any criteria under the variance procedure to allow any kind of relief from the requirements of the Ordinance.
The Board directed Mr. Willett to meet with Mr. Richey, to research alternatives and bring it back before the Board at the third meeting in March.
ORDINANCES/PLANNING DEPARTMENT
At 10:35 a.m. the Chairman announced that the time had arrived for the Public Hearing regarding the proposed Ordinance to amend the Zoning Regulations of Lake County, by including automobile mechanical garages in a C-2 (Community Commercial District).
It was noted that the proposed Ordinance had been postponed from February 1, 1983. Mr. Jerry Sexton, Planning Coordinator, stated that at the last meeting it was the feeling of the Board that mechanical garages should not be a permitted use in C-l (Rural or Tourist Commercial) zone. He further stated that garages were needed in outlying areas not in an urban area which could be done through a C-2 (Community Commerical District) zone. He further discussed the restrictions which are listed in the proposed Ordinances.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board moved to place the proposed Ordinance on the floor for its first and final reading by title only:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ORDINANCE 1971-6, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 62.11 TO INCLUDE AUTOMOBILE MECHANICAL GARAGES IN A (C-2) COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT: PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried, the Board adopted Ordinance #1983-4 on its first and
final reading by title only.
Commr. Burhans declared a conflict and abstained from the discussion and voting.
BONDS - MOBILE HOME
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of J. D. and Lucille Pleasant - Eustis 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 stipulation that 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. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the renewal of a mobile home bond for Bobby and Shirley Dempsey - Eustis Area - District #4.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved cancellation of a mobile home bond for Sandra Smith as the conventional dwelling has been completed and the mobile home removed from the property.
PUBLIC WORKS/PURCHASING
Mr. John Eason, H. F. Mason Company, addressed the Board to see if the Board was interested in a proposal for the purchase of a gradall and stated that the present contract for renting the equipment has expired. The Board directed Mr. Eason to work with Mr. Willett regarding any proposals and that Mr. Willett bring back recommendations to the Board on his agenda.
FAIRGROUNDS
Commr . Smoak informed the Board he had received a request from the Kiwanis Club of Eustis requesting a refund of $250.00 as the Kiwanis Club did not use the Expo Building at the Fairgrounds as it was reserved as an auxiliary site. He stated that he had spoken with Mr. George Johnson, Fairgrounds Manager, and he indicated that the reservation was made within the thirty (30) day cancellation period and that the Kiwanis Club had been informed that the deposit was non-refundable.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request from the Kiwanis Club of Eustis for a $250.00 refund.
BONDS
Mr. P. B. Howell, Jr., attorney representing Peter Germeroth and Associates, Inc., addressed the Board regarding a proposed industrial development bond issue. He stated that Peter Germeroth & Associates, Inc. own and operate the Lakeview Terrace Christian Retirement Center in Altoona. He further gave the Board a brief background of the facility.
He stated the main reason of appearing before the Board was to discuss funding to build buildings and to provide services which are needed.
He explained that the Company has a Certificate of Authority issued by the Department of Insurance from the State of Florida for the sale of the leases. He stated the Company had been issued a license from HRS for an adult congregate living facility and also a license for a 20-bed nursing home. He stated he would like the Board's approval on an Inducement Resolution which would enable Mr. Germeroth, as a health care industry, to pursue the feasibility of its seeking an issuance of County industrial revenue bonds for the purpose of improving the health care offered by Lakeview Terrace to the citizens of this area.
Mr. Gerald Neal of Foley, Lardner & Slade of Tampa, addressed the Board to discuss the proposed draft Resolution and Memorandum of Agreement. He stated that the first step of the process was an Inducement Resolution. He further stated that application for a Certificate of Need & Necessity has been submitted to HRS but has not yet been issued. He further stated that a Certificate of Need & Necessity needed to be issued prior to the issuance of the bonds.
He recommended that May, Zima & Company conduct the feasibility study of the project. He explained that the study would determine if there is a need for the project. He stated that some preliminary feasibility studies have already been made.
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, recommended the Chairman or a Commissioner and Mr. Watkins review the proposals and come back to the Board with a full report at the third meeting in March.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the recommendation of Mr. Ford and authorized Commr. Deems, Mr. Watkins, and Mr. Ford to review the proposals and come back to the Board with a full report at the third meeting in March.
Discussion occurred regarding the payment of costs incurred by Mr. Ford, County Attorney. Mr. Howell, representing the borrowers, and Mr. Neal both agreed that all expenses incurred by Mr. Ford, including the workshops needed to review the proposals before the Inducement Resolution is considered by the Board, whether approved or denied, would be paid by the Company.
Commr. Smoak suggested that minutes of the committee reviewing the proposals be kept.
EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL/APPOINTMENTS
Commr. Windram informed the Board he had received a letter from Mayor Eugene W. Glenn resigning as the County representative to the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council. In his letter, Mayor Glenn submitted the names of Robert Moore, Tavares, and Steven Kurtz, Eustis, for the Board's consideration.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the appointment of Steven Kurtz, Eustis, to serve as County representative to the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, due to the resignation of Mayor Glenn.
COMMUNICATIONS/MUNICIPALITIES
Commr. Windram informed the Board he had received a Resolution from the Clermont-Minneola Chamber of Commerce requesting the Board's consideration of a Lake County Annex to be located in the South Lake County area.
Commr. Burhans suggested consideration of an annex being located in the north end of the County in the Astor - Paisley area.
Commr. Smoak stated that a South Lake County Annex was a personal objective. Preliminary discussions have been held with come constitutional Officers and Department Beads. Prior to the budget workshops Commr. Smoak will further investigate the feasibility of the County extending Courthouse type services to South Lake County. The Board agreed in principle to investigate the possibility and feasibility as what could be offered and needed at the south end of the County and bring a report back to the Board for consideration during the budget sessions.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 11:45 a.m. the Chairman announced the Board would recess for lunch with each Commissioner lunching individually. The Board reconvened at 2:00 p.m.
WATER RESOURCES/REPORTS
Mr. Aaron Dowling, Assistant Executive Director of the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, was present to discuss the following carry-on responsibilities he would like the Board to consider undertaking in the implementation of the Upper Palatlakaha Basin Comprehensive Water Study:
1. Continuation of existing water quality sampling activities and programs, with a determination being made regarding the need for modifications in terms of objectives scope or procedures.
2. Determination of personnel and equipment resources needed to adequately support the water quality sampling and data management activities, including data storage and retrieval requirements.
3. Direction to staff to evaluate and determine the feasibility of establishing an ordinance requiring new land development activities suspected of impacting water quality conditions to pay the costs of sampling, to determine the extent of their impacts; and, if found to be feasible, consider adoption for implementation.
4. Continuation of existing streamflow monitoring activities with a determination being made of the need for modifications in terms of objectives, scope or procedures.
5. Preparation and submission of a petition to the Florida
Environmental Regulatory Commission requesting the designation of the portion of the Upper Palatlakaha Basin consisting of the Big and Little Creek watersheds upstream of Lake Louisa as an Outstanding Florida Water.
6. Establishment of a coordinated surveillance process to provide for mutual assistance in the detection of suspected illegal activities.
7. Formation of a Joint Planning Agency with Polk County for achieving coordination in planning of project activities affecting the Upper Palatlakaha Basin.
8. Continuation of the Technical Committee as a means of providing coordination and guidance in the implementation of the recommended actions, as expressed by the initiation and adoption of a joint resolution with other local governments in the Upper Basin supporting the continuance of the Technical Committee.
He stated that the Board is currently involved with most of the responsibilities mentioned. Be further stated that most of the responsibilities are currently being handled by the Lake
County Pollution Control.
Discussion occurred regarding declaring the Big and Little Creek watersheds upstream of Lake Louisa as an Outstanding Florida Water. Mr. Dowling explained how the property owners would be affected. Be stated that the existing sources would be grandfathered and that new sources could be allowed to be discharged into the lakes if the discharges are of the same quality of the lake or better.
It was pointed out that the recommendations discussed by Mr. Dowling were recommendations from the Study Committee of those areas of action which the Board of County Commissioners would be a lead agency for the responsibilities listed.
Discussion continued regarding the responsibilities that Lake County could be implemented today, basically recommendations #5, #7, and #8.
Mr. Ted Wicks, Pollution Control Director, stated that his department was currently working on four (4) of the responsibilities. He presented the Board with an activity summary for their review. He stated that the Department can provide supporting services for the four (4) responsibilities without additional personnel or finance. He further stated that the long- range aspects of the program needed to be discussed and that the man-power and financial resources to meet the long-range responsibilities needed to be determined.
Mr. Charles Russ, Chairman of the Lake Soil and Water Conservation District, addressed the Board and stated he had reviewed all the recommendations for the participants to implement as far as progress. He further invited the Commissioners to attend a tour of watersheds, Wednesday, March 30, 1983 in Polk County.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the recommendations and concepts as outlined by Mr. Aaron Dowling.
Mr. Heppberger, Leesburg, addressed the Board to state that he was opposed to grandfathering waters as there might be potential pollution problems.
Commr. Smoak suggested Mike Willett, Directorof Development and Public Works, and Ted Wicks, Pollution Control Director, develop and estab lish a priority list for the the list of responsibilities and bring a report to the Board to be adopted as a work plan.
Mr. Will Davis, Lake County Water Authority, addressed the Board and stated that the Water Authority had met and discussed the implementation of the program. He stated that the Water Authority had been given 11 lead agency roles and are currently working on six (6) of those objectives.
Commr. Smoak requested that the Chairman draft a letter to the agencies which participated in the Technical Study Committee inviting them to continue the existence of that committee working in cooperation with the Board of County Commissioners and the Pollution Control Department with Ted Wicks as liaison to that committee.
BONDS - CONTRACTOR
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following contractor bonds:
NEW
1720-83 Charles L. Iden (Building)
1859-83 Robin G. VanSant d/b/a Robin G. VanSant Drywall (Drywall)
4001-83 Edward Volzone (Swimming Pool)
4002-83 David McCurry d/b/a Action Aluminum (Aluminum)
LICENSES & PERMITS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following gun permits and bonds:
Clark Cook - Renewal James V. Harrison - Renewal
Frederick H. Kunzig - Renewal J. Philip Owens, Sr. - Renewal
Gene Peebles - New Hazel S. Ponchot - Renewal
J. Elliot Seabrook - New Joann B. Seabrook - New
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to revoke the gun permit and bond for Eleanor C. Player as requested by the Department of Parole and Probation.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the additions and deletions to the following gun permits:
Pat Denman
James Apthorpe
John L. Leininger
REPORTS/HEALTH DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the following reports:
1. Distribution of Revenue, Traffic/Criminal Cases for the week ending February 18, 1983.
2. Semi-annual financial statement from the Lake County Health Department.
3. Monthly Board Packet from Lake Community Action Agency, Inc. for January, 1983.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/INDIGENTS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of warrants #31028 through #31352 for the following accounts:
General Revenue Fine & Forfeiture
County Transportation Trust Mosquito Control
Fish Conservation Aquatic Weed
Section 8 CETA
COR Buildings Nursing Home
Landfill County Wide Library
The motion also included approval payment for the following Indigents:
Approve: Don Driggers Realty for Peggy Loftis $50.00/March
Approve: Gene Evans for Sandra Bryant $50.00/March
Approve: Walter Buchs for Gladys Cranford $50.00/March
ANIMAL SHELTER/FIRE DISTRICTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of $60.00 to the Astatula Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. for fire protection for the Lake County Animal Shelter.
ASSESSMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and
carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the recording of the Satisfaction of Assessment Lien for Joseph S. Pipala, Pomerosa Subdivision.
CHECKS RECEIVED/INSURANCE
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board accepted Check #1015 from Florida Municipal Self Insurer's Fund in the amount of $9,841.00, final audit refund for 1981/82.
BIDS/PURCHASING
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board awarded County Bid #210-009-83 for filled rip rap bags to Golden Triangle Builders for a contract period to run from March 1, 1983 through April 30, 1983.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the Resolution for Wire Transfer of Half-Cent Sales Tax Funds and the automatic deposit forms.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT/MAINTENANCE
Mr. Watkins, Clerk, presented the plans for improvements to the Umatilla Health Department for the Board's review. He stated that the improvements would be made by the County Maintenance Workers, with funding coming from the Building Fund.
AGRICULTURE CENTER/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
Mr. Watkins, Clerk, stated the Building Committee recommended that the Board replace the ceiling at the Agricultural Center. He stated that when the ceiling was installed, a type of material (asbestos) was used and has since been determined to be hazardous to health. He stated that a quote had been received of $3.50 per square foot to remove the ceiling material and replace it with another material.
Discussion occurred regarding installing a new ceiling in the auditorium at the Ag. Center. The Board referred it to the Building Committee to come back with a recommendation.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved to remove the asbestos from the ceiling of the Ag. Center and replace it with another material.
NURSING HOME
Mr. Watkins updated the Board regarding converting Lake Memorial Nursing Home to an Adult Congregate Living Facility. He stated that the Building Committee is in the process of advertising for architectural services.
ORDINANCES
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, presented a proposed Ordinance regarding topless entertainment in an establishment at which alcoholic beverages are offered for sale for consumption on the premises for the Board's review.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved to advertise the proposed Ordinance for a public hearing.
SUITS AFFECTING THE COUNTY
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, updated the Board on the lawsuit with the Department of Health & Rehabilitative Services.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board the meeting adjourned at 3:20 p.m.
Thomas J. Windram, Chairman
James C. Watkins, Clerk
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