A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SEPTEMBER 6, 1983
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, September 6, 1983, at 9:00 a.m., in the Board of County Commissioner's Meeting Room, Lake County Courthouse, Tavares, Florida. Commissioners 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; Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney: and Toni M. Austin, Secretary.
Mr. Watkins gave the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Deems.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of August 16, 1983, as submitted.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Budget Workshop Minutes of August 18, 1983, as submitted.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Special Meeting Minutes of August 16, 1983, as submitted.
CETA
Barbara Manning, Manager of the Florida State Employment Service, appeared before the Board to discuss the SDA #9 Plan of Service - FY 1984, Volusia, Lake and Flagler Counties.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the Chairman to sign the SDA #9 Plan of Service - FY 1984.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Noel E. Griffin, Jr., Sheriff, in the amount of $1,006.69 to reimburse the Lake County Sheriff's Department for sending Major W. D. Allen, Lt. Horner and Classification Officer E. Treon to the Federal Bureau of Investigation School held July 31 through August 4, 1983, at Marco Island, Florida, pursuant to Florida Statute 943.25(8)A, Lake County Ordinance, 1982-l.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Noel E. Griffin, Jr., Sheriff, in the amount of $420 to reimburse the Lake County Sheriff's Department for expenses paid to have three of their dispatchers attend the Telecommunications School held at the Municipal Justice Building, Orlando, Florida, August 1 through August 5, 1983, pursuant to Florida Statue 943,25(8)A, Lake County Ordinance 1982-l.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Noel E. Griffin, Jr., Sheriff, in the amount of $100 for reimbursement of fees paid by employees of the Lake County Sheriff's Office to attend the Law Enforcement School at the Lake County Area Vocational Technical Center in Eustis, Florida.
HOSPITALS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the Chairman to sign a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Leesburg Regional Medical Center to renew the advanced life support provider license from the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services.
PUBLIC HEALTH
The Board acknowledged receipt of a letter of appreciation from Eustis Manor, Inc. regarding their application for 15 additional beds approved by the North Central Florida Health Planning Council, Inc.
EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL/CONTRACTS,
LEASES AND AGREEMENTS
Mike Willett, Director of Development and Public Works, informed the Board that he had attended the meeting held August 31, 1983, by the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council regarding a contract the Council has recently signed with the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation to perform work related to hazardous waste management. Mr. Willett stated he and Mr. Ted Wicks, Pollution Control, are in the process of reviewing l within the required 1 respond to the Counci the contract and wil 30 day period.
CETA
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board retroactively approved the travel request from Jim Flowers, Ceta Director, for Brenda Pullum to attend the State Job Training Coordinating Council in Miami, Florida, August 30, 1983.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PURCHASING DEPARTMENT/VETERANS SERVICES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request and authorized the transfer of funds for Arthur F. Ragland, Veterans Service Officer, to purchase an office chair in the amount of $230, with the direction of purchasing to be through the County Purchasing Department.
PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA
PUBLIC WORKS/ROADS, COUNTY & STATE
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the one-time maintenance for Bob Fuller on Lakeshore Drive in the amount of $135.
PUBLIC WORKS/SUBDIVISIONS/MAINTENANCE
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved to release the Irrevocable Letter of Credit for maintenance purposes on Four Lakes Subdivision.
COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC WORKS
Mr. Terrill Davis, Division of Forestry, addressed the Board requesting leasing or donating a tract of surplus land for a tower location which would upgrade the Division of Forestry's communication system.
Mr. Don Carlton, Video Technician, Division of Forestry, stated the size of the tower would be approximately 380 feet, and the actual amount of land needed for the tower would be approximately six and one half (6 l/2) to seven (7) acres.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board adopted in principle either leasing or deeding to the Division of Forestry a certain tract of land located on Buckhill Road, and that the Board requested the County Attorney and Mike Willett to research the legal description, not disturbing that portion of property on Buckhill Road which is currently in active citrus production and not to exceed ten acres.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved final payment to Superior Asphalt Company, Inc., on Project No. 5-83, #2-3123 Trimpi Road, #2-3129A Yalaha Cutoff, and #2-3130 Lime Avenue, in the amount of $3,401.91. (Revenue Sharing)
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved final payment to Hewitt Contracting Company, Inc., on Project No. 11-83, #2-4106 Casteen Road, #2-4105 Flatwoods Road, #2-4006 Youngs Road, and #2-4007 El Rancho Road, in the amount of $99,370.27. (Revenue Sharing)
DEEDS/RIGHT-OF-WAYS/ROADS/EASEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the following Right-of-Way deeds:
1. Lacy Glenn Thomas, Jr., Mt. Pleasant Road #2-1412
2. James T. and Sharon Young, Grand Island Shores Road #5-6349
3. Clairview Corporation, Cherry Lake Road #3-1833 (two deeds)
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the following Drainage Easements for Springs Bath and Yacht Club:
1. Ruth E. Henneberg (two deeds)
2. George E. and Florence Spotswood
GRANTS/OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES/CONTRACTS, LEASES AND
AGREEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the signature of the Chairman and Clerk on the Small Business Administration Parks and Recreational Area Development Grant Interlocal Agreements for the following cities:
Clermont Eustis
Fruitland Park Groveland
Lady Lake Mascotte
Montverde Tavares
CONTRACTS, LEASES AND AGREEMENTS/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the signature of the Chairman on the Community Services Trust Fund Grant Agreement for October 1, 1983, through September 30, 1984.
PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and
carried unanimously, the Board approved the request by property owners for the Department of Transportation to do a traffic study at the intersection of C-473 and SR 44 for the placement of a traffic light.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Jim Stivender, Jr., Director of Engineering and Survey Services, to attend an Asphalt Pavement Inspector's Training Program in Orlando, Florida, October 4 through Oct. 6, 1983, at an estimated cost of $100.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PLANNING DEPARTMENT/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Jerry Sexton, Planning and Zoning Coordinator, to attend the Southeast Regional APA Conference and Microcomputer Workshop in Orlando, Florida, October 12 through October 14, 1983, at an estimated cost of $145.
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/ROAD PROJECTS/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to postpone the award of bid on Project No. 21-83, #2-4606 Montclair Road and #2-4606A Gregory Road Design Build Construction.
BONDS-MOBILE HOME
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for the following persons 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 conventional dwelling or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners:
1. Jack and Mavis Carr - Grand Island Area - District #5
2. Grace C. Parker - Paisley Area - District #5
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for a renewal of a mobile home bond for Harry L. Mantor, Jr. - Leesburg Area - District #2.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the cancellation of the following bonds upon completion of construction of a conventional dwelling unit and removal of the mobile home:
1. Sylvia Caskey
2. Glenn Roberts
ASSESSMENTS/BIDS/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Public Works Department to bid road work for the following special assessment projects:
1. Lake Junietta Homesites - Lake Junietta Drive, Palm Drive, and Azalea Drive
2. La Dora Manor - Valencia Avenue, Tangelo Street, Temple Avenue, and Mandarin Street
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/MAINTENANCE/PUBLIC WORKS
Mike Willett, Director of Development and Public Works, appeared before the Board to discuss the maintenance of the traffic lights at the Lake Square Shopping Center. Mr. Willett stated the County has a contract with the City of Leesburg; however he was in receipt of a letter informing the Public Works Department that the City of Leesburg cannot maintain any traffic lights any longer.
No action was taken by the Board at this time.
APPRAISALS/COUNTY PROPERTY/PUBLIC WORKS
Mike Willett, Director of Development and Public Works, appeared before the Board to discuss the appraisals of approximately eighteen (18) parcels of land owned by the County. Mr. Willett stated approximately fourteen (14) requests were sent out on August 4, 1983, to appraisers, and the Public Works Department was in receipt of one response from Fred Kurras who wants $4,000 or $200 per parcel.
It was the feeling of the Board that the Public Works Department should send out the requests once again. Commr. Carson suggested notifying the Lake County Board of Realtors and the Leesburg Board of Realtors.
PUBLIC WORKS
Mike Willett, Director of Development and Public Works, appeared before the Board to discuss the letter received by Commr. Deems from Hi-Acres requesting the Board to file a protest with the Interstate Commerce Commission concerning the abandonment of the Seaboard Railroad track which runs between Winter Garden and Groveland. Mr. Willett recommended the Board to file the protest with the Interstate Commerce Commission with authorization for signature by the Chairman.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board recommended that the County obtain the reactions from the municipalities and the people of South Lake County regarding the abandonment of the railroad before taking formal action.
PUBLIC WORKS/MAINTENANCE
Mike Willett, Director of Development and Public Works, appeared before the Board to discuss the maintenance of the Bertsville Park Boat Ramp. Mr. Willett stated that the County has not maintained the ramp in the past. Mr. Willett further stated that the ramp is on public right-of-way and should either be posted or repaired. Mr. Willett stated the County would either have to contract it out or use Boating Improvement Funds. At this time there is no parking available at the boat ramp. It was recommended by Mr. Willett that the ramp be posted.
Mr. Willett informed the Board that he had talked with the people that own the Pearl Street Boat Ramp in Astor about obtaining an appraisal of the road right-of-way. Mr. Willett recommended the County stop maintaining the ramp and abandon the right-of-way to the adjacent property owners, and then in turn have them purchase either additional land for parking facilities at the boat ramp immediately south of the boat ramp. Mr. Willett requested approval from the Board to continue the negotiations as well as formally notify the Fish and Game Commission of the recommendations.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the recommendations presented by Mr. Willett and to formally notify the Fish and Game Commission of the recommendations.
Commr. Deems and Commr. Smoak were not present for the vote.
PUBLIC WORKS
At this time Commr. Carson presented Mike Willett, Director of Development and Public Works, a plaque from the East Central Florida Planning Council in appreciation for generous dedicated public service as Chairman of the Project Review Committee of the East Central Florida Planning Council.
ORDINANCES - PUBLIC HEARING
The Chairman announced that the advertised time had arrived to consider an Ordinance 586.10 amending the Subdivision Regulations of Lake County, Florida. It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it had appeared in the August 18 and August 30, 1983, editions of the Sentinel Star, Lake Little Sentinel.
Mr. Dan Kotulla, Planning Department, addressed the Board to explain the amendment which provided a Section B, Fire Protection Standards, to the Ordinance.
Commr. Smoak questioned the fact of singling out just those subdivisions which are located within the Fire District. Commr. Smoak further stated that Lake County would have to face fire protection in all of Lake County at some point in time. Commr. Smoak suggested doing it in every subdivision even though there may not be a formal tax supportive fire department in that particular subdivision location, but which, in fact, may have in the following years. Commr. Smoak stated that we have in the county now approximately twelve (12) or fourteen (14) volunteer fire departments which provide protection which have proper trucks which could utilize fire protection development equally as well as the tax supporting districts. Commr. Smoak stated that he would favor such an amendment that has been proposed expanding the amendment to the Ordinance to include every new subdivision that has a central water system regardless of its location in the county.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved to postpone the approval of Ordinance 586.10, for the sake of discussion, for one month; during that postponement the Planning Department be instructed to revise the language within the Ordinance to cover all new
subdivisions pertinent to the County, which would include a central water supply to meet the minimum standards of providing both quantity and fresher water to meet minimum fire standards, regardless of size of the subdivision or location. At this time the Board agreed upon October 11, 1983, to have the Ordinance brought back for public hearing.
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS
Mr. Howard Clark, Action Cable, Inc., appeared before the Board and presented the operation of a cable communications system for the Astor - Astor Forest area.
Commr. Burhans made a motion to approve the agreement with Action Cable, Inc., subject to the terms and conditions of the County standard contract. The motion was seconded by Commr. Carson.
At this time Mr. Clark presented a proposed contract from his attorney in Texas for review by Chris Ford, County Attorney. Discussion occurred regarding the terminology of the contracts.
At this time Commr. Burhans withdrew his motion and Commr. Carson withdrew his second.
The Board requested that Mr. Clark present his proposed contract to Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney's Office, for review and report back to the Board later in the afternoon.
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/COURTHOUSE/MUNICIPALITIES
James C. Watkins, Clerk, reported to the Board regarding the activity which was being done to set up a branch courthouse facility in South Lake County. At this time Mr. Watkins read a letter from Mr. Bud Meadows.
Mr. Watkins presented his proposal at this time regarding items which would be necessary to establish the working facilities in the new branch as follows: (1) counter to be built: (3) desks; (3) chairs; (1) typewriter. Mr. Watkins stated the costs would not exceed $1,500 to furnish the office. Mr. Watkins further stated the necessity to hire one office manager, Senior Clerk. Interviews were in progress and would cease September 14, 1983, and the County would be in position to open the new office on October 1, 1983.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of the above items to furnish the office in the amount not to exceed $1,500.
At this time Commr. Windram turned the chairmanship over to Commr. Deems.
Mr. Watkins reported that 90% of the services at the new facility will be dealing with Planning and Zoning in terms of building permits, building inspections, code enforcement, and similar services.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved to enter into a letter agreement with Mr. Meadows with the condition to rent the office space at Sunnyside Plaza at a cost of $200 per month with the option at the end of one year for an additional year at $225 per month.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board authorized the Chairman to extend their appreciation to the City of Clermont for their wholehearted
cooperation and attitude in establishing administrative services in South Lake County.
At this time Commr. Deems turned the chairmanship back over to Commr. Windram.
LICENSES AND PERMITS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following gun permits and bonds:
NEW
Ray W. Bryant Mary E. Glessner
Olympia Hardman Walter Hardman
J. E. Peter Faye Tyre
S. E. Berish V. E. Beard
J. A. Beard W. W. Brown
RENEWALS
W. H. Harrison R. F. Durfee, Sr.
BONDS-CONTRACTORS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Contractor Bonds:
NEW
#4044-83 Horizon Industries, Inc. (Residential)
#4045-83 C. C. Little d/b/a Air Conditioning Cooling & Heating, Inc. (Air Cond. & Heating)
# 214-84 C. R. Keene d/b/a Keene Construction Company (General)
# 394-84 Samuel H. Powell (General)
# 473-84 Guy J. Love, Jr. d/b/a Love The Painter (Painting Contractor)
#4047-84 C. F. Mann (General Building)
CANCELLATIONS
# 31 George T. Jarvis d/b/a Jarvis Heating & Air Conditioning
# 153 Agressive Ins. Agency
# 533 F. Lawrence Scribner
#0055 Charles Lewis
#1474 David G. Stratton
#1288 Douglas A. Yerkes
#1705 Michael L. Fisher
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/INDIGENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of Warrant #34800 through Warrant #35219 for the following accounts:
General Revenue
Fine and Forfeiture
County Transportation Trust
Revenue Sharing
Mosquito Control
Aquatic Weed
Section 8
CETA
COR Buildings
Nursing Home
Landfill
County Wide Library
Included in the motion was payment for the following indigents:
Mary Hull for Marvin Dean - $50.00 - District #2
Scott E. Strahan Trust for Charles Willis -$50.00-District #3
Sam Moreno for Norma Hall - $50.00 - District #4
BUDGET TRANSFERS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following budget transfers:
ELECTION REGISTRATIONS
Please transfer $300.00 from account 001-519-1-00-12-010-440 Rentals and Leases to account 001-519-1-00-12-010-640 Equipment. Reason: To buy time clock.
BUILDING MAINTENANCE
Please transfer $781.00 from account 001-599-1-00-99-000-999 Contingency to account 001-519-1-00-16-000-120 ($762.00) Regular Salaries, account 001-519-1-00-16-000-210 ($5.00) Social Security Matching, account 001-519-1-00-16-000-220 ($7.00) Retirement, account 001-519-1-00-16-000-230 ($4.00) Life and Health Insurance, account 001-519-1-00-16-000-240 ($3.00) Workman's Compensation. Reason: Transfer from Nursing Home.
AGRICULTURE
Please transfer $2,000.00 from account 001-537-1-00-43-000- 220 Retirement Contribution, account 001-537-1-00-43-000-463 Building/ Grounds Maintenance. Reason: To buy an air-conditioner compressor.
VETERANS SERVICE
Please transfer $177.00 from account 001-553-1-00-20-000-510 Office Supplies to account 001-553-1-00-20-000-640 Equipment.
Reason: To buy chair.
POLLUTION
Please transfer $150.00 from account 001-537-1-00-18-660-521 Fuel and Lubricants to account 001-537-1-00-18-660-640 Machinery and Equipment. Reason: For mapping equipment.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to amend page 312 (Minute Book 32) of the August 2, 1983, minutes to include in the motion payment of three (3) change orders to Tyco Constructors, Inc. (Minutes reflect only two (2) change orders).
COUNTY PROPERTY
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and
carried unanimously, the Board approved deletion of the following
items on the County's Fixed Assets List:
#Prop. Dept. Item Amount Reason
2898 Surplus Desk $ 18.60 To be junked
2927 Planning Wood Map Rack 20.00 To be junked
3641 Leesburg Barn Pressure Washer 405.00 To be junked
3710 Public Works Swivel Chair 55.00 To be junked
4034 Emergency
Service Refrigerator 315.70 To be junked
7254 Purchasing
Dept Royal Calculator 99.00 To be junked
7282 Maintenance Lawn Mower 268.00 To be junked
TOTAL $ 1,181.30
CLERK/COURTS-JUDGES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized signature on the following Satisfaction of Judgment:
A. Reginald L. McFadden, Juvenile, and Reginald L. McFadden, Tommy Lee McFadden and Carolyn McFadden in the amount of $50.00.
ASSESSMENTS/CLERK/ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized signature on the following Satisfaction of Assessment Liens:
Overton Drive North
Norman K. Smith & Ruby V. Smith $416.36
Western Shores Subdivision
Gladys S. Cain & Richard A. Waters 301.79
Gladys S. Cain & Richard A. Waters 589.38
Picciola Harbor, Rohr's Addition
Reif D. Russell & Joan M. H/W 236.34
Duncan L. Olmstead & Madeline H/W 236.34
Joseph Craggs & Wilma E. H/W 245.43
William Thomas & Alma H/W 227.25
Remus S. Pratt & Hazel A. H/W 236.34
Orain Menz & Ada Pearl H/W 363.30
Linda L. Davis 309.06
Ann Foley, Patricia Ann Grandinetti, 248.04
Lawrence E. Foley & Carol Newsom
Glen Goffin 236.83
Byron L. Bratton & Pauline H/W 236.34
Picciola Harbor
Llovd R. Cotterill & Jovce K. H/W 380.36
Benjamin A. Haggard & Vada L. H/W 342.52
Remus S. Pratt & Hazel A. H/W 312.09
Richard B. Benning & Helen B. H/W 310.91
Joe Miller Bailey & Neva Flowers H/W 184.71
Margaret L. Tracy 312.49
Francis Keany & Winsome W. H/W 242.40
Ronald F. Kocher & Lois S. H/W 242.40
David A. Marshall & Laurie B. H/W 243.71
Louise Stuart Smith 278.22
Jose A. Salazar & Lucille H/W 175.71
Jose A. Salazar & Lucille H/W 326.18
Jose A. Salazar & Lucille H/W 65.45
Billie J. Chapman & Ruby P. H/W 186.99
Billie J. Chapman & Ruby P. H/W 191.83
Roy D. Sims & Mada C. H/W 192.38
Harold A. Sims & Agnes Fay H/W 196.26
Leon Isaacs & Wanda H/W 257.89
John R. Rue, III & Jeanette S. H/W 263.70
Robert M. Lowis & Patricia Ann H/W,
as an estate by the entirety 217.04
Robert M. Lowis & Patricia Ann H/W,
as an estate by the entirety 53.54
Robert M. Lowis & Patricia Ann H/W,
as an estate by the entirety 209.71
Fred Sopotnick & Audrey E. H/W $178.50
Robert A. Hepting & Shirley E. H/W 183.11
Edward Donald Lowis & Nancy Carol H/W 264.25
Arthur T. Kollmeyer and Erna L. H/W 265.31
D. G. Browne & Amie J. H/W 486.99
PETITIONS/HEALTH DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Petition for Admission to A. G. Holley State Hospital for Dorothy Sue Woodruff.
REPORTS/BUDGETS/TAX COLLECTOR/PROPERTY APPRAISER/HEALTH
DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Monthly Board Packet from Lake Community Action Agency.
Included in the motion was acknowledgment of the Distribution of Revenue, Traffic/Criminal Cases for the weeks ending August 5, 1983 (11,889.90); August 12, 1983 ($9,113.71); August 19, 1983 ($7,175.85); August 26, 1983 ($8,850.04).
Included in the motion was acknowledgment of the proposed budget for the County Tax Collector's Office for the period October 1, 1983, through September 30, 1984.
Included in the motion was acknowledgment of the final changes to the budget of Ed Havill, Lake County Property Appraiser, as submitted by Richard L. Dunmire, Acting Director, Department of Revenue.
Included in the motion was acknowledgment of the Lake County Health Department's Financial Statement for the year beginning July 1, 1982, and ending June 30, 1983.
Commr. Burhans was not present for the vote.
COMMUNICATIONS/COURTHOUSE/CLERK/PUBLIC WORKS
Commr. Smoak extended his appreciation to Mr. Watkins and Mr. Willett for their time and effort for putting together the recommendations for the South Lake County Annex. At this time Commr. Smoak requested the constitutional officers be notified in writing of the new locations and invite their continued support and participation in the services offered at the South Lake County Annex.
BUDGETS/EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL/MENTAL HEALTH/REPORTS
Mr. Jack Hargrove, Lake/Sumter Community Mental Health, appeared before the Board and presented an updated report on the Transportation Disadvantaged Development Plan for Lake County as prepared by the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council. Mr. Hargrove stated that the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council has a proposed budget for an approximate $400,000 at the end of this first year. Mr. Hargrove further stated that the proposed budget for the Lake/Sumter Community Mental Health Center and Lake Community Action Agency is approximately $250,000.
Mr. Hargrove informed the Board that he was requesting to follow the five-year capital program as outlined by the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council's proposal. The plan included vehicle replacement and procurement of communications equipment.
Mr. Hargrove further stated that in no one year during the five years would the costs exceed $60,000 for the vehicles and communications equipment.
Mr. Hargrove requested the Board to consider meeting the 10% allocation over the next five years, purchasing gasoline through the County, and using County maintenance crews to work on the vehicles.
Mr. Mike Willett stated that the County gets a refund on the State's sales tax.
Commr. Carson suggested the County Attorney review the changes regarding gas tax so that Mr. Hargrove could have the correct knowledge regarding the state sales tax refund.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the plan as presented by Lake Sumter Community Mental Health in relation with the Lake Community Agency; that the Board guaranteed the matched funds as outlined, provided the costs do not exceed the numbers as presented: that an arrangement be made where Lake Sumter Community Mental Health can purchase fuel supplies and oil petroleum products through the County bid policy and that the administrative arrangements be worked out satisfactorily so that Lake Sumter Community Mental Health may have a home depot.
COMMUNICATIONS/CONTRACTS, LEASES AND AGREEMENTS
Commr. Smoak informed the Board that he had met with Jim Fenner, Ted White, and Jack Pae and several others who were interested in the arts of Lake County, concerning the contract the Board has with Arts, Inc. Commr . Smoak stated that the concept of the regionalized screening agency was not accepted by the State of Florida; consequently Arts, Inc. and two other similar organizations in the State were not funded by Secretary Firestone's office this year. Commr. Smoak stated the purpose of the meeting was to find out whether Lake County wanted to continue to be a part of Arts, Inc. in seeking funds for next year.
No action was taken by the Board at this time.
CONTRACTS, LEASES AND AGREEMENTS/LIBRARIES/MUNICIPALITIES
Commr. Smoak addressed the Board regarding the Library Service Agreement. Commr. Smoak stated that it was his feelings that Section 9 should include that, however, the administrator will operate in concert with and at the direction of the Lake County Advisory Board in administering the county-wide library system, so that there is no question that the Advisory Board is setting direction.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to take the Library Service Agreement presented by the City of Eustis to the Library Advisory Board for consideration and recommendations regarding the language in the agreement before the Board takes any action.
Chris Ford, County Attorney, was requested by the Board to forward to Mrs. Fisher and the City of Eustis a copy of the proposed agreement for review and recommendations.
WATER AUTHORITY/REPORTS
Commr. Smoak informed the Board that the Board had adopted unanimously the Upper Palatlakaha Basin Comprehensive Water Study, and that the study indicated that the Board would take several action procedures, one of which was enhancement of flow from the Green Swamp area northerly to the Palatlakaha chain.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved to notify the officials of Polk County that the Board stands behind its previously adopted policy to implement the recommendations of the Palatlakaha Water Study which include the reestablishment of the northerly flow of water to the Palatlakaha chain and that the Board will work in conjunction with Polk County in resolving their specific problems located in the Lake Lowery area.
CETA/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
Robbie Baird, Private Industry Council, appeared before the Board in behalf of Mr. Jim Flowers, to present a request to purchase video taping equipment.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Jim Flowers, Private Industry Council, to purchase video taping equipment, in conjunction with the Purchasing Department, from Igou's for an approximate amount of $2,334.
AGRICULTURE CENTER
Commr. Burhans informed the Board of the resignation of William H. Bodnaruk, Jr., Extension Agent - Horticulture.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the resignation of William H. Bodnaruk, Jr., Extension Agent - Horticulture, and authorized a letter of appreciation.
ACCOUNT ALLOWED/AGRICULTURE CENTER
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the travel request from Earl M. Kelly, Director, Lake County Extension Service, for conference attendance of Deborah Boulware and Doris Taylor at Lake Buena Vista, Florida, in the amount of $990.
HOSPITALS/RESOLUTIONS
Commr. Burhans informed the Board that a Certificate of Need cannot be granted to Leesburg Regional Medical Center for a maternity ward under the present rules and regulations, and that Lake Community Hospital has nine (9) beds and is operating in 50% capacity.
It was the feeling of the Board that the Northwest Hospital District realizes the problem and that the District would have to have the doctors cooperation and adequate staffing in order to begin solving the problem.
CONTRACTS ,LEASES AND AGREEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized signature for a County standard franchise Agreement for Action Cable, Inc. to operate a cable communications system for the Astor - Astor Forest area.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Discussion occurred regarding the request from Noel E. Griffin, Jr., Sheriff, pursuant to Florida States 30.49(7) and 30.50(4), for a 20 Channel, Dual Transport Recorder, tapes and attachments.
The Board directed Mr. Watkins to verify monies in the Sheriff's Contingency account and report back to the Board.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/COUNTY PROPERTY
Chris Ford, County Attorney, informed the Board that the check from Florida Georgia Tractor Company in the amount of $49,000 has cleared the bank. Mr. Ford recommended that the Board release the 1978 Galion T500C Tandem Drive Motor Grader to the Florida Georgia Tractor Company.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the Chairman to sign the Conditional Bill of Sale between the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County and Florida Georgia Tractor Company of Tampa, Florida, in the amount of $49,000 for the 1978 Galion T500C Tandem Drive Motor Grader, SN 08360, EN 033165.
Included in the motion was authorization for Florida Georgia Tractor Company to pick up the Galion Grader.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT (CON'T)
Mr. Watkins reported to the Board that the insurance increase in the Sheriff's budget came from the Sheriff's Department General Fund and that the Sheriff's Contingency account is now at $20,000.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the purchase of the 20 Channel Dual Transport Recorder, tapes and attachments, pursuant to Florida Statutes 30.49(7) and 30.50(4), in the amount of $17,192, to be transferred from the Sheriff's Contingency Account into the Sheriff's Equipment Account.
RECESS AND REASSEMBLY
The Board recessed at 12:05 p.m. for lunch and reconvened at
2:OO p.m. for the Public Works Agenda.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT/PUBLIC WORKS/ORDINANCES
Jerry Sexton, Director of Planning, appeared before the Board and discussed the recommended Fee Schedule for Zoning and Subdivision.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the fee schedule for the Zoning & Subdivision Ordinance as amended to incorporate the fee schedule presented to the Board and this to take effect for all newly initiated zoning or subdivision cases occurring after October 1, 1983.
RECESS AND REASSEMBLY
At 2:20 p.m. the Chairman announced the Board would recess until 2:25 p.m.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/AGRICULTURE CENTER
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board retroactively approved the request from the Agricultural Center to repair two compressors in the amount of $1,832.74.
CONTRACTS, LEASES AND AGREEMENTS/MUNICIPALITIES
Chris Ford, County Attorney, presented to the Board for signature the Lease between Lake County and the City of Mascotte.
BUDGETS/PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT/AGRICULTURE CENTER/PUBLIC WORKS
Glenn Timmons, Director of Personnel, appeared before the Board to present requests from several department heads for reclassification of staff members. Mr. Timmons stated the money is already in the proposed budget.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Dr. Earl Kelly, Agricultural Center, to reclassify Jo Clark from Executive Secretary to Administrative Assistant bringing her salary to $13,572.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Dr. Earl Kelly, Agricultural Center, to reclassify Fran Shipes from Secretary II to Secretary III bringing her salary to $10,732.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Division of Development and Public Works to reclassify Marsha Stanley from a Secretary I to a Secretary III bringing her salary to $9,014.
PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT/COUNTY POLICY
Glenn Timmons, Director of Personnel, appeared before the Board to discuss bereavement leave policy presently being charged to annual leave.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Bereavement Leave Policy as presented by Mr. Timmons, being a three day maximum at the discretion of the department head, and anything over three days will be charged to annual leave.
FIRE DISTRICTS/REPORTS
Commr. Smoak discussed with the Board the idea of developing an Interlocal Agreement between the county, the cities who want to offer fire protection outside of their corporate zones and the volunteer fire districts who want to operate within their district on behalf of the County. Commr. Smoak requested some research work be done regarding the Interlocal Agreement.
COMMUNICATIONS/WATER AUTHORITY
Commr. Carson informed the Board that after meeting with the Regional Water Authority, a Polk County Commissioner stated a letter would be forthcoming regarding Polk County being desirous of serving water and sewer to the Bramalea PUD.
SUITS AFFECTING THE COUNTY
Commr. Smoak stated, that at the request of the Board, he met with Mr. Barwick with Postal Colony, who subsequently contacted Mike Willett, and they have looked at the property purchased from Mr. Stokes. Commr. Smoak further stated the Board has authorized Postal Colony to care for that portion of the property which is not to be utilized for landfill purposes in the next twelve months.
There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 2:50 p.m.
Thomas J Windram, Chairman
James C. Watkins, Clerk
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