A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OCTOBER 4, 1983
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, October 4, 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.
Commr. Carson gave the invocation and the 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 Special Minutes of September 13, 1983, as submitted.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of September 13, 1983, as amended.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
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 pursuant to Florida Statute 943.25(8)A, Lake County Ordinance 1982-1, for monies in the amount of $650 to pay Lake Sumter Community College for tuition and fees for students enrolled in Corrections Basic #6.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/AGRICULTURE CENTER
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Earl M. Kelly, Director, to purchase the following equipment in the amount of $849:
1 - Clearlight Micro Diamond Dissolve Walensak $399
1 - Two Channel Cassette Recorder (Model 2851) 450
APPOINTMENTS/PUBLIC HEALTH
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the recommendation from the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services for June Atkinson, M.D., to continue as the Public Health Unit Director for Lake County under the Senior Management Service System.
NURSING HOME
Commr. Burhans presented to the Board a request from Lonnie Strickland, Administrator, for distribution of equipment and supplies that were retained when the Nursing Home closed.
Discussion occurred regarding the State's application for a 1.2 million dollar grant for a Deinstitutionalization of the Elderly Institution.
Commr. Smoak stated that there would be some implications to Lake County from a Medicaid stand point. Commr . Smoak further stated that the institution would be representing the sixteen county districts in the authority, and there will be people that will be assigned by the state in the area, but eventually there may be a fee back to the County for operating it. Commr. Smoak suggested to Mr. Bert Lacey to approach each Commissioner with an explanation regarding the institution, and then make a public presentation based on the Commissioner's comments.
Commr. Burhans made a motion to approve the request from Lonnie Strickland, Administrator, for distribution of equipment and supplies that were retained when the Nursing Home closed as outlined in Mr. Strickland's memorandum. Commr. Smoak seconded the motion.
Discussion occurred regarding the utilization of the equipment and other agencies that might make similar requests to the Board.
The Board requested that Commr. Burhans obtain values of the following property and not take action at this time:
1. 40 dining room chairs Prop. #7482
2. 2 large perculators Prop. #4319 & 10,359X
3. Movie screen & 16mm projector Prop. #10,298X & 10,398X
4. Piano & Stool Prop. #8091
5. Kitchen utensils, pots, pans, etc.
STATE AGENCIES/RESOLUTIONS
Commr. Rurhans informed the Board that Lake County is paying 258, or $254,000, of the State requirement for Medicaid. Commr. Burhans stated that qualifications that HRS uses in each County are strictly State residency requirements. Commr. Burhans suggested the County legally adopt a Resolution changing the State requirements for residency.
Discussion occurred regarding the idea of taking inventory of the actual Medicaid recipients in Lake County to determine eligibility status.
Commr. Burhans reported that he has contacted Bobby Brantley and Everett Kelly about the situation.
PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA
PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for a
onetime maintenance from Tom LaMotte on Swan Road in the amount of $550.
CONTRACTS, LEASES AND AGREEMENTS/PUBLIC WORKS
Michael Willett, Director of Development and Public Works, requested the postponement of the approval of the contract with Jones, Edmunds and Associates, Inc., on Department of Environmental Regulations permits until later this afternoon. Mr. Willett stated that he had just recieved the contracts and would like time to review them.
RIGHT-OF-WAYS/ROADS/EASEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the City of Umatilla to pay the County to restripe Umatilla Boulevard centerline and parking area, Cassidy Street from Central to Trowell, and paint the threshold at each end of the airport.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the City of Umatilla to survey the right-of-way on Hatfield Drive running north from East Ocala Street to Collins Street and the paved area extending from Collins Street north to Mary Street so the City may file a maintenance plat.
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the signature of the Chairman on the Community Services Block Grant Monthly Financial Report.
SUBDIVISIONS/DEEDS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Trustees Subdivision plat for recording.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Sunset Pond Subdivision plat for recording, accepted the Right-of-Way deed from Ruth Stanley, and accepted the Irrevocable Letter of Credit in the amount of $48,500 for performance purposes.
ASSESSMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the special assessment for Western Shores Subdivision - financing of the three local streets involved in the assessment, Extension of Virginia Drive, Richard Court and Jeffery Court.
BONDS-MOBILE HOMES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans 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. Willard Harris - Mt. Plymouth Area - District #4
2. Jermone Federinko - Emeralda Island Area - District #5
Included in the motion was approval for the renewal of the following bonds:
1. Joe and Jane Smart - Lake Unity Area - District #l
2. Dorothy Johnson - Fruitland Park Area - District #l
3. Jerrel B. Jones - Sorrento Area - District #4
4. Robert Anderson - Astor Park Area - District #5
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to cancel the Mobile Home Bond for Michael L. Mayer as applicant has five (5) acres which is zoned agricultural.
Included in the motion was approval to cancel the following bonds upon completion of construction of a conventional dwelling unit and removal of the mobile home:
1. Wallace J. Kelley
2. Roger R. Webb
POLLUTION CONTROL
Michael Willett, Director of Development and Public Works informed the Board that he had received approximately 20 applications for the Director's position with the Pollution Control Department. Mr. Willett stated that he would try to meet with Ted Wicks and the laison Commissioner of Pollution Control and the Chairman of the Pollution Control Board later this week to review the applications.
STATE AGENCIES/RESOLUTIONS (CON'T.)
Commr. Burhans presented to the Board a Residency form for their review regarding State Medicaid patients. Commr. Burhans stated that Lonnie Strickland would be collecting the information for statistical review so that the County will know what to recommend to the State.
Discussion occurred regarding the techniques to be used to collect the information and the information being after-the-fact.
Commr. Burhans requested permission to have Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney's Office, work with Mr. Strickland and himself to make a proposal to the legislation for County protection.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the adoption of the Residency form for Medicaid Applications.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board granted Commr. Burhans authority to work with Sandy Minkoff and Lonnie Strickland to structure information regarding Medicaid applications in Lake County.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/MOSQUITO CONTROL
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the travel request from Philip J. Yoder, Director of Mosquito Control, to attend the 1983 Annual Meeting of Florida Aquatic Plant Management in Plant City,.Florida, October 10-12, 1983, for Eric Cotsenmoyer and himself in the amount of $83 each.
Included in the motion was the approval of the travel request from Philip J. Yoder, Director of Mosquito Control, to attend the Mosquito Identification Course for Identifiers at Vero Beach, Florida, October 25-27, 1983, for Eric Cotsenmoyer, Andrew Duncan, Paul Jessen and himself, in the amount of $425.
BIDS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Donald W. Smalt, Administrative Services Director, for permission to award the Lime Rock bid to M. J. Stavola Industries and Florida Crushed Stone Company, County Bid 750-002-84.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Donald W. Smalt, Administrative Services Director, to renew the following bids for Budget 1983-84:
1. James D. Cain of Two-Way Radios
2. Bee-Saf-Tee Fire Equipment d/b/a National Factors, LTD.
3. Office Products of Lake County
4. Gulf Oil Products
5. Chloride Battery Division
6. Baas Auto Supply
7. Mid-State Uniform Rentals, Inc.
CONTRACTS LEASES & AGREEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the signature of the Clerk and the Chairman on the funding agreement for the operation of District III Mental Health.
ORDINANCES - PUBLIC HEARING
The Chairman announced the advertised time had arrived for the public hearing on the MRR - Mixed Rural Residential - Ordinance.
It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the September 14 and 27, 1983, editions of the Sentinel Star, Lake Little Sentinel.
Mr. Jerry Sexton, Planning and Zoning Coordinator, appeared before the Board to discuss the MRR Ordinance. Mr. Sexton stated that there are limitations on the locations of this particular Zoning District described under Purpose and Intent on page one of the proposed Ordinance, which are as follows:
The purpose of the MRR Zoning District is to provide areas for single family dwelling units in urban areas having an established housing mix on lots containing one (1) acre or less, and located adjacent to or within the boundaries of existing "Urban Areas" or "Urban Compact Nodes", as designated in the Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. Sexton stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission
patterned the MRR District after the RR District.
Comm. Carson stated that the only big difference between RR and MRR is the minimum lot frontage and the fact that mobile homes are allowed.
Mr. Sexton stated that the Planning and Zoning staff did not recommend the approval of the proposed MRR Ordinance.
Commr. Smoak stated that it was his understanding that the Board requested the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Planning and Zoning Department to investigate the possibility of an Ordinance and report back to the Board with recommendations. Commr. Smoak further stated that the intent to investigate a possiblity was to try and resolve the problems which have occurred prior to the adoption of the existing Ordinance.
Mr. Rae, Tavares, appeared before the Board and read a letter from Dorothy H. Rae, President of the Cove Area Homeowners Association, Inc., in opposition of the proposed zoning change which would allow mobile homes to be placed on one-acre lots instead of five acres.
Mr. Paul Lorenze, representing the Wekiva River Property Owners Association, appeared before the Board and stated that the proposed Ordinance was needed but the Purpose and Intent, as stated in the Ordinance, was not needed. Mr. Lorenze recommended that a Mixed Rural Residential Ordinance be adopted but with the Purpose and Intent as it is in the Rural Residential Ordinance for permanent housing as presently exists.
At this time the Chairman postponed the second scheduled Public Hearing on the Zoning Fees Ordinance until 10:40 a.m.
Michael Willett, Director of Development and Public Works, recommended that the land use planning policies and the areas in question be reviewed, before presenting a proposed Ordinance.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved not to adopt the proposed MRR - Zoning Ordinance.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to meet in a workshop session on Tuesday, November 1, 1983, at 2 p.m. to discuss alternative suggestions on resolving the existing problems that were addressed and to look at the land use plan as Mr. Willett recommended to give the staff further direction.
BONDS - CONTRACTORS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Contractor Bonds:
Cancellations
#1763 Elex Roger Scroggins for Amer. Electric, Inc.
#1829-83 William K. Smith d/b/a D & C Masonry
#2001 Dennis McCarthy, Airtron, Inc.
#3064 Thomas Matthias Stone
#3089-84 Robert S. Bailes
New
# 540-83 Maxwell Scott (General)
# 48-84 Hanks Electric Company, Inc. (Electrical)
# 79-84 Bud Spittle d/b/a Spittle Heating & Air Conditioning (Heating & Air Conditioning)
# 84-84 Robert A. Drew (General)
# 99-84 Dean H. Guerry d/b/a Guerry Cabinet & Fixture Co.
(Cabinet & Fixtures)
# 143-84 H. W. Bauschlicher (Masonry)
# 226-84 Henry Mayhew (Building)
# 249-84 Richard Pike (General1
# 295-84 James C. Gough (Painting)
# 421-84 Donald M. Dixon (Roofing)
# 834-84 William E. Lawson d/b/a Lawson Plumbing, Inc. (Plumbing)
# 939-84 Earl Blackmon d/b/a B & H Roofing (Roofing)
#1018-84 W. E. Williams (Cabinet, Carpenter & Millwork)
#1062-84 Rayburn B. Jones d/b/a Ray Jones Builders (General)
#1144-84 Harry E. Kreeger (Specialty1
#1274-84 Mike S. Singletary (Heating & Air Conditioning)
#1321-84 Kenneth E. Dawson (Class B )
#1404-84 R. Roy Thompson d/b/a Thompson's Tile & Floor (Specialty)
#1566-84 Frederick Kurfiss (Residential)
#1653-84 Ray E. Fortin (Handyman - Code #410)
#1763-84 Elex R. Scroggins d/b/a Amber Electric, Inc. (Electrical)
#1897-84 Larry T. Sweat (Tile)
#1916-84 James D. Heiskell, Jr. d/b/a Heiskell Enterprises
(Residential Building Contractor)
#1962-84 George J. Nash, Inc. (Plumbing)
#1983-84 Joe E. Kinder (Residential Building)
#3008-84 Henri Couture (General Contractor)
#3046-84 Merian Azad d/b/a Cardinal Siding and Construction
(General)
#3081-84 Ballard & Son Plumbing, Inc. - Ballard & Son Building, Inc., Ballard & Son Mechanical, Inc. - Larry C. Ballard & Bruce Ballard
#4053-84 Everett J. Cleversey, Jr. (General)
#4054-84 Thomas J. Walsh d/b/a Classic Enterprises, Inc. (Plumbing)
#4055-84 Richard L. Hill d/b/a Hill's Quality
#4056-84 John T. Weller (Electrical)
#4057-84 Clarence E. Beeson, Central Florida Electric, Inc.
(Electrical)
#4058-84 Blake Ferguson (Electrical)
#4059-84 Dale H. Judy d/b/a Circle D. Plumbing (Plumbing)
#4060-84 Rizer Electric, Inc.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/INDIGENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to pay Warrants #35506 through Warrants #35943 for the following accounts:
General Revenue
Fine & Forfeiture
County Transportation Trust
Mosquito Control
Aquatic Weed
Section 8
CETA
COR Buildings
Nursing Home
Landfill
County Wide Library
Special Assessments
Included in the motion was approval to pay the following indigents for October:
Darwin Stephans for Bryan Allman - $50.00 - October
Sam Moreno for Linda Czalbowski - $50.00 - October
ASSESSMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Satisfaction of Assessment Liens for Western Shores Subdivision:
Gladys S. Cain & Richard A. Waters $589.38
Gladys S. Cain & Richard A. Waters 301.79
Sanders E. Wheeler & Ruby M., H/W 610.28
Gaylon A. Gardner 239.64
Bob C. Giles & Shirley Ann, H/W 360.31
Jack E. Irwin & Lorraine E., H/W 514.33
Bob C. Giles 312.04
Marie C. Smith 506.80
William Moore & Martha, H/W 657.09
Earl G. Oelke 610.28
Leonard P. Schussler & Wilma, H/W 585.20
Jimmy R. Williamson & Logene, H/W 589.38
Ralph Eugene Thompson 589.38
Ellow J. Guined & Jewell, H/W 693.88
Vernon L. Blankenship & Clotine, H/W 621.98
Bennie E. Skaggs & Mary M., H/W 585.20
James Marlin Heard 585.20
Paul H. Richards-Jackson 619.47
Paul H. Richards-Jackson 585.20
Sam W. & Walter L. Bunn 735.68
John F. Little & Nell, H/W 589.38
Roy Miller & Opal, H/W 589.38
John J. Lazarz & Mable M., H/W 117.48
Wayne L. Teeter & Phyllis A., H/W 613.62
Hugh E. Frost & Edna M., H/W 487.98
Florence Isherwood & Alice Morrell 579.20
Hugh E. Frost & Edna M., H/W 506.80
Calvin C. Combs & E. Avenelle, H/W 397.10
Calvin C. Combs & Avenelle, H/W 343.90
Alfred W. Reetz, Jr. & Vera J., H/W 528.52
Leah Feltenberger 656.67
Leah Feltenberger 656.67
Everett E. Meeks & Lydia M., H/W 656.67
Perry P. Brown & Josephine G., H/W 656.67
Perry P. Brown & Josephine G., H/W 656.67
Perry P. Brown & Josephine G., H/W 656.67
Rose M. Kumm 493.04
Robert G. Miller & Flossie Mae, H/W and Marilyn
Lewis 275.84
Gardner H. Bishop & Linda A., H/W 561.82
Eldred M. Whilden & Amy B., H/W 506.80
Lyndell L. Manley & Gwendolyn A., H/W 239.64
Raymond 0. Lewis & Marilyn, H/W 239.64
B. Bryan Coffey & Evelyn B., H/W 239.64
Spencer W. Gorton & Lucile M., H/W 528.52
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the monthly Board Packet from Lake Community Action Agency, Inc.
Included in the motion was acknowledgment of the Estimate of Revenues and Expenditures, Pasco Fire District Fund, for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 1984.
Included in the motion was acknowledgment of the Distribution of Revenue Traffic/Criminal Cases for the week ending September 16, 1983, ($14,587.76), and for the week ending September 23, 1983, ($10,062.11).
ORDINANCES - PUBLIC HEARING
The Chairman announced the advertised time had arrived for the public hearing on the Ordinance - Zoning Fees.
It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the September 14 and 27, 1983, editions of the Sentinel Star, Lake Little Sentinel.
Jerry Sexton, Planning and Zoning Coordinator, appeared before the Board to discuss the proposed Ordinance - Zoning Fees.
Mr. Bert Hartman, Mt. Dora, addressed the Board regarding the Zoning Fees. Mr. Hartman stated that he felt the County is missing a lot of Revenue in the Building Department by not having fees coordinate with the actual cost of the buildings. Mr. Hartman suggested the County charge a builder the maximum fee if the builder cannot state the cost of the building under construction. Mr. Hartman stated he would be submitting to the Board a list of fiyures released by the State Department regarding homesteads and ad valorem taxes.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Ordinance to be placed for its first and final hearing by title only.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the adoption of Ordinance -Zoning Fees, Amending Ordinance 1971-6.
PUBLIC WORKS
Commr. Smoak informed the Board of some concern in County Government on the imposition of an impact fee when you do not have municipal services such as sanitary sewage and central distribution of water systems. Commr. Smoak stated that the County has a visible example this year that the 8% of additional revenue generated to the County is virtually all going for Law Enforcement purposes. Commr. Smoak further stated the 8% of the revenue which was generated to increasing the budget in Law Enforcement generated an increase in those people who are paying property taxes of 23-24%. Commr. Smoak stated that the Law Enforcement budget was expanded because of the expansion of people and the need for additional budgetary considerations in law enforcement, while all of the costs of bearing that budget increase was distributed down to 70% of the people who are still on the tax roll.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to establish and grant to the Chairman authority to establish, at his discretion, a study committee to actively investigate all of the implications of an impact fee for all new construction in Lake County.
Commr. Windram informed the Board that the Governor has invited the Board and other officials to attend the Florida 2000 Growth Management meeting to make recommendations regarding the impact fee within the State of Florida.
PERSONNEL/RESOLUTIONS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Glenn W. Timmons, Personnel Director, and authorized signatures on the following Resolutions of Appreciation:
EMPLOYEE DATE POSITION
John E. Doyle 5-27-68 Sign Maintenance Worker
Earl G. Hall 4-01-68 Equipment Op. III.
John L. Jackson, Jr. 7-01-68 Extension Agent
Kenneth R. Wicks 10-01-68 Pollution Control Director
Frank D. Woodson 5-20-68 Building & Grounds Coor.
PERSONNEL
Glenn W. Timmons, Personnel Director, appeared before the Board to discuss his Memorandum 83-93 requesting the Purchasing Department to gather bids for a copy machine. Mr. Timmons stated that the cost of the machine would be approximately $6,000, one half being provided by the Administrative Services Department. Mr. Timmons further stated that the copier is to be used by Personnel, Purchasing, Animal Control and Mosquito Control.
The Board stated no action needed to be taken for the request.
INSURANCE
Commr. Windram informed the Board of a letter received from Bobby Brantley, State Representative, regarding Chapter 83-115, Laws of Florida, which increased death benefits for law enforcement officers and firefighters, effective October 1, 1983.
Chris Ford, County Attorney, stated that he had already corresponded with the Insurance Department regarding the information received.
Commr. Windram directed Mr. Ford to compose a letter to be sent, along with a copy of Chapter 83-115, Laws of Florida, to each fire department.
CETA
Mr. Jim Flowers, PIC Director, appeared before the Board with a request for office space rental.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Mr. Flowers for authorization to extend the PIC Department's current lease on a month to month basis in the amount of $1,527 per month and authorized the Chairman's signature on the necessary lease documents.
COMMUNICATIONS
Commr. Windram informed the Board of a letter received from Jose A. Garcia, Esquire, regarding any refund to gasoline retail dealers to cover losses due to evaporation and/or shrinkage of motor fuel.
Chris Ford, County Attorney, stated the information should be reviewed, and the Board should respond to the letter.
PUBLIC WORKS
Commr. Windram read to the Board a letter received from Coleman C. Clement, Jr., P.E., Interim Utilities Director, Polk County, stating a request from H. Douglas Miller, representative for the developers of Bramalea, for an agreement with Polk County whereby the County would provide the water service and wastewater treatment service for Bramalea.
Commr. Carson stated the Board should respond affirmatively to the request and certainly show no objection to them providing water and sewer to Bramalea.
Commr. Smoak suggested the Board hear what alternatives there might be and what the long range impact might be as far as the committment Polk County makes. Commr. Smoak stated that he had no objections to the proposal, but recommended the County not remove its negotiating capacity with Polk County and with Bramalea on additional developments should this request be approved. Commr. Smoak further stated that the people in Bramalea ought to be able to publicly present their proposal to the appropriate officials in Lake County and to the public in general before any committments are made.
There being no objections, it was the feeling of the Board not to take any position on the request until the proposal was publicly heard.
The Board requested Mike Willett respond to the letter from Polk County, by calling and by letter form, stating the Board had no serious objections to the proposal, but preferred to review alternatives at the public hearings.
APPOINTMENTS/LIBRARIES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the recommendation from the City Commissioner of Fruitland Park nominating Mrs. Iris Holly as a representative for the Lake County Library Board.
COUNTY PROPERTY
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the deletion of the following items from the Fixed Assets in the amount of $1,355.02:
Prop# Dept. Item Amount Reason
236 Surplus Electric Typewriter $318.00 To be junked
5125 Public Works Electric Eraser 27.50 To be junked
5158 Surplus Ice Maker 646.97 To be junked
5492 Surplus Poloroid Camera 46.20 To be junked
6970 Surplus Calculator 316.35 To be junked
TOTAL $1,355.02
COMMUNICATIONS/COUNTY ATTORNEY/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Discussion occurred regarding the adoption of a policy allowing the Sheriff to draw up to $100 from education funds without Board approval.
Commr. Smoak suggested increasing the amount to be drawn to $200 with a restriction providing the funds are available in the proper accounts.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved that a $200 limit be allowed as a discretionary amount for the Sheriff to withdraw for educational purposes provided that the funds are available in the appropriate account, and delegated the Clerk to verify the funds before approval.
BUDGETS/COMMUNICATIONS/LIBRARIES
Commr. Windram acknowledged receipt of a letter from Mrs. Max Yancey, Chairman, Umatilla Public Library, recommending a portion of the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds be allocated to the County libraries.
The Board directed Mr. Watkins, Clerk, to respond to Mrs. Yancey's letter stating the funds have been designated to road work.
COURTHOUSE/MUNICIPALITIES
Mr. Watkins, Clerk, informed the Board of the progress of the South Lake County Annex. Mr. Watkins stated that Terri Davis has started training for her new position. Mr. Watkins further stated that Emogene Stegall, Supervisor of Elections, is going to deputize Mrs. Davis as a Deputy-Supervisor of Elections, and as a Deputy Clerk. Mr. Watkins stated that the furniture is in the building, measurements have been taken for the counter to be built, and the phones have been ordered. Mr. Watkins further stated that the opening of the annex will be October 17, 1983.
Discussion occurred regarding the opening ceremony taking place on Monday, October 17, 1983, inviting staff and constitutional officers to attend.
Commr . Smoak stated that he and Mike Willett and Mr. Watkins had gotten together and discussed a program that Pasco County has in existence, assisting the public with information and direction of offices.
Mr. Willett stated that the reason for not having an
information booth was because of the cost factor in the budget.
Mr. Watkins informed the Board that the program in Pasco County also consisted of a centralized complaint department, which involved computerization, and was rather an expensive operation.
RECESS AND REASSEMBLY
The Board recessed at 11:40 a.m. for lunch and reconvened at 1:45 p.m. for the Special Meeting of the Property Appraisal Adjustment Board.
Thomas J Windram, Chairman
James C. Watkins, Clerk
TMA/lO-27-83.