A BUDGET WORKSHOP OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
JUNE 29, 1983
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in special session for a budget workshop on Wednesday, June 29, 1983, at 1:30 p.m. in the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Tavares, Florida. Present at the meeting were: Thomas J. Windram, Chairman; James R. Carson, Jr.; Claude E. Smoak, Jr.; C. A. "Lex" Deems; and Glenn C. Burhans. Others present were: James C. Watkins, Clerk; Donald W. Smalt, Administrative Services; Robert L. Wilson, Finance Director; Bill LeHeup, Senior Clerk; and Mary C. Grover, Secretary.
BUDGETS
The following proposed budgets (without salaries included1 were discussed with the tentative results:
State Attorney
Discussion occurred regarding the line items in the State Attorney's budget.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board tentatively approved the State Attorney's budget in the amount of $11,500 and directed Mr. Watkins to check the line items in the budget.
Public Defender
Discussion occurred regarding the line item "Communications" in the Public Defender's budget.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board tentatively approved the Public Defender's budget in the amount of $2,625 and directed Mr. Watkins to check the "Communication" line item with the Public Defender's Office regarding the amount of the request.
County Courts
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to include the request for a typewriter for Judge Caldwell, as recommended by Ernest C. Aulls, Jr., Chief Judge, in the County Courts.
Fairgrounds
Mr. George Johnson, Fairgrounds Manager, was present to discuss the Fairgrounds budget. The Board discussed the request for funds to insulate the Mayo Building which is mainly used for the Farmer's Market.
Discussion occurred regarding continuing with the capital improvement projects should the County be interested in
negotiating in the sale of the Fairgrounds with the City of Eustis. Commr. Smoak recommended that the funds for the capital improvements be left in the proposed budget, but that those funds not be expended until a decision by the Board has been made.
Discussion occurred regarding obtaining an appraisal on the property.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board tentatively approved the Fairgrounds budget in the amount of $78,910.00 and directed that the funds allocated for the capital improvement projects not be expended with the exception of the funds for table and chairs. The Board commended Mr. Johnson on the excellent job he is doing at the Fairgrounds.
Emergency Services
Mr. Robert Lewis, Emergency Services, was present to discuss his proposed budget with the Board. Be presented the Board with a breakdown of his travel line item.
Discussion occurred regarding grants which are available through Emergency Services to Lake County. Mr. Lewis stated that there was a grant available for approximately $500,000 for building a new emergency operating center. Be further stated that there was approximately $27,000 available to Lake County for use in architectural and engineering costs in addition to the basic grant.
Discussion continued regarding the line items in the budget. Mr. Robert Wilson, Finance Director, stated that the line item "Utilities" should be deleted from the budget as there is only one meter shared between the Old Courthouse and the Jail and there would not be any way to break down the amount of electricity used by Mr. Lewis.
Mr. Lewis explained that he had a mobile van which Sheriff Griffin has requested use of and that Sheriff Griffin would take over the expense of running the van. He requested that $2,000 be deleted from the "Equipment Maintenance" line item and that the line item "Fuel & Lubricants" be deleted in the amount of $600.00.
Discussion occurred regarding the amount budgeted for "Legal Services". Mr. Lewis stated that he would like to reduce the amount budgeted to $120.00.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board tentatively approved the budget for Emergency Services with the following adjustments:
Legal Services Budget $ 120.00 (instead of
$1,000.00)
Contractual Services Delete $ 850.00
Utility Services Delete $1,500.00
Equipment Maint. Delete $2,000.00 (leaves a balance of $850.00)
Fuel & Lubricants Delete $ 600.00
Road/Bridge Operation
Mr. Mike Willett, Director of Development & Public Works, addressed the Board to discuss this proposed budget. The Board discussed the line item "Insurance". Mr. Willett explained that the amount budgeted was for the County's entire fleet account. The Board reduced the "Insurance" line item from $55,000 to $45,000.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board tentatively approved the budget for Road/Bridge Operations as amended.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to amend the budget in regards to the "Legal Services" line items in both Emergency Services and Road/Bridge Operation which were both reduced and directed that the balance of the funds be placed in the Board's account.
Road/Bridge Repair & Construction
Mr. Ben Benedum, Public Works Coordinator, addressed the Board to discuss the proposed budget.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board tentatively approved the Road/Bridge Repair & Construction budget in the amount of $3,409,200.
Development Public Works/Unmaintained Roads
Mr. Mike Willett, Director of Development & Public Works, was present to answer any questions the Board might have on this proposed budget.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board tentatively approved the Development Public Works/Unmaintained Roads budget in the amount of $370,000.
Landfill - Local & State
Mr. Mike Willett, Director of Development & Public Works, was present to discuss the proposed budgets with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board tentatively approved the Landfill budgets, Local and State, as presented.
Federal Revenue Sharing
Mr. Mike Willett, Director of Development & Public Works, was present to discuss the proposed budget with the Board. Be stated he could use additional funding for the road program.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously the Board tentatively approved to appropriate the carried forward funds plus the funds received for Revenue Sharing this year into the Road & Bridge Construction account and directed that no additional funding to set aside for the construction of a new jail facility.
PUBLIC WORKS/LAWS & LEGISLATION
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved not to take action to raise gas taxes in Lake County for 1983/84.
BUDGETS
The Board continued discussion on the proposed budgets. Mosquito Control
Mr. Philip Yoder, Mosquito Control Director, was present to discuss his budget with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board tentatively approved the proposed budget for Mosquito Control in the amount of $128,637.00.
MOSQUITO CONTROL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
Mr. Philip Yoder, Mosquito Control Director, addressed the Board to request the purchase of a 1964 one-ton pickup from Volusia County.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of a one-ton pickup for the Mosquito Control Department, from Volusia County in the amount of $1,500.00.
Mosquito Control - State I
Mr. Philip Yoder, Mosquito Control Director, addressed the Board to discuss the proposed budget.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board tentatively approved the Mosquito Control - State I budget in the amount of $15,000.
Mosquito Control - State II
Mr. Philip Yoder, Mosquito Control Director, was present to answer any questions the Board might have with this budget.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board tentatively approved the Mosquito Control - State II budget in the amount of $12,000.
Aquatic Weed Control
Mr. Philip Yoder, Mosquito Control Director, was present to discuss the Aquatic Weed Control budget with the Board.
Commr. Smoak informed the Board that he had talked with the Chairman of the Water Authority and stated that he would like permission to negotiate with the Water Authority regarding aquatic weed control applications made in the Board. Be further stated that he would like to work with Mr. Yoder and the Water Authority to develop some direction for the aquatic weed control program. The Board directed Commr. Smoak to work with Mr. Yoder and the Water Authority.
Discussion occurred regarding the "Contingency" line item in the budget. The Board increased the Contingency account to $50,000 and directed that any expenditure from this account be subject to Board approval. The Board also increased the "Machinery & Equipment" line item to $30,000.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board tentatively approved the Aquatic Weed Control budget as amended.
Law Library
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board tentatively approved the Law Library budget in the amount of $63,850.
Fish Conservation
Discussion occurred whether this account could be used for the aquatic weed program.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board tentatively approved the Fish Conservation budget.
Emergency Communications
Mr. Lonnie Strickland was present to discuss this proposed budget with the Board. Be stated that he had not been able to meet with the Hospital Administrators. He further stated that he had done some research in regards to obtaining insurance for the communications system. The Board postponed any action on this budget until a later date.
There being no further business to be brought to the
attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 4:lO p.m.
Thomas J Windram, Chairman
James C. Watkins, Clerk
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