A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

DECEMBER 6, 1983

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, December 6, 1983, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board of County Commissioner's Meeting room, Lake County Courthouse, Tavares, Florida. Commissioners present 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 the Pledge of Allegiance

was led by Commr. Deems.

MINUTES

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of October 18, 1983, as submitted.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of November 8, 1983, as corrected.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of November 15, 1983, as submitted.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ELECTIONS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Donald W. Smalt, Administrative Services Director, and authorized signatures on the contract, for Emogene Stegall, Supervisor of Elections, to purchase an IBM Office System 6/452 Word Processor from Word Processing Exchange, Inc. in the amount of $3,575.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the funds for the purchase of the IBM Office System 6/452 Word Processor be transferred from Contingency into the Equipment Account of the Registrar.

ROADS - COUNTY AND STATE/SUBDIVISIONS

Mr. Charles Vanderford, Shockley Hills, appeared before the Board to give an updated report of the roads in Shockley Hills.

Mr. Vanderford stated that, due to a community effort in raising money to have the roads in Shockley Hills brought up to County standards, approximately $10,000 - $12,000 had been collected and deposited into a special account. Mr. Vanderford stated that the quote from the Public Works Department was $1.00 per foot, but the new proposal stated over $4.00 per foot. Mr. Vanderford requested that the Board come to the aid of the senior citizens of Shockley Hills in giving them more help to complete the roads.

Michael Willett, Director of Development and Public Works, stated that the difference in the costs was due to the hauling of the clay. Mr. Willett stated that the last proposed bid, approximately $31,000, had expired as of November 8, 1983. Mr. Willett stated that the Department was in negotiation with the Forest Service for the clay which is needed to do the work.

Discussion occurred regarding lien assessments. Kathy McDonald, Administrative Assistant, stated that a lien assessment could not be done because the required number of petitions cannot be acquired because of absentee owners.

Commr. Smoak stated that the Board should possibly consider mandatory lien assessments if the overall response from the property owners is positive regarding such.

Mr. Willett stated that the estimate is not for the whole subdivision but only for the collectors and only for clay roads. The Board referred Mr. Vanderford's request to Michael Willett for further review and investigation.

COMMITTEES/JAILS

Mr. Watkins recommended to the Board that they refer the Jail Study Consultants scheduled for interviews back to the Jail Task Force Committee due to negative references which the Jail Task Force Committee did not have knowledge of prior to its recommendations.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Mr. Watkins, Clerk, to have the three Jail Study Consultant firms referred back to the Jail Task Force Committee for the specific purpose of investigating in depth negative references that had been brought to the Committee's attention and postpone any

interviews prior to the investigation.

BONDS

Mr. Steve Richey, representing Lester Coggins Trucking Company, appeared before the Board to discuss an Inducement Resolution authorizing a million dollar bond issue that was approved by the Board on April 19, 1983.

Mr. Richey stated that, due to a change in the law and in order to be grandfathered in because of having an Inducement Bond at the present, he was requesting authority to advertise for the Board meeting on December 20, 1983, at 11:OO a.m., an Inducement Resolution for an additional $400,000 for Lester Coggins Trucking Company.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board approved the advertisement for a proposal of another Inducement Resolution in the amount of $400,000 for Lester Coggins Trucking Company on December 20, 1983, at 11:OO a.m.

At this time Commr. Smoak declared a conflict of interest due to acquiring property in the same area and did not vote on the motion.

PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA

LANDFILLS

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Public Work's Department to rent a self-propelled pan to dig a cell at the Lady Lake Landfill, approximate cost of $8,000.

CODE VIOLATIONS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Code Enforcement Roard that the Board rescind the first Order of Fine in the amount of $965 in Code Enforcement Case #125 - Jack E. Pack.

POLLUTION CONTROL/PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for the Purchasing Department to obtain written quotations from boat dealers in Lake County for the purchase of a 17 l/2 foot boat of v-hull design, 60 HP motor and trailer for the Pollution Control Department.

PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for annual leave for Michael C. Willett from December 27th through December 30, 1983.

CONTRACTS, LEASES AND AGREEMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the

signature of the Chairman on an agreement between Lake County and the State of Florida, Department of Community Affairs for grant support.

Included in the motion was approval and authorization of the Chairman's and the Clerk's signatures on an agreement between Lake County and the State of Florida, Department of Community Affairs for nuclear accident protection activities.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ASSESSMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved partial payment on Project, No. SA-13 Hilltop Subdivision Unit 3, to Paquette Paving Company, in the amount of $28,632. (Special Assessment and County, Inc. Funding)

BIDS/PUBLIC WORKS

Action was postponed on approval to purchase pickup trucks from Nick Nicholas Ford on Bid No. 070-013-084 until the State contract costs were available for the Board's consideration.

BIDS/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board awarded Bid No. 955-004-084, County Wide Aerial Photography, to Kucera and Associates in the amount of $27,330.84 and authorized signatures on the contract subject to the approval of Road and Bridge as far as the capabilities are concerned.

ROAD PROJECTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board awarded #4-3887 Rainey Road

Resurfacing, #4-4387 Walton Heath Avenue (Part), #4-4681 Evergreen Court and Division Street Design Build Construction Lump Sum Project No. 2-84 to Hewitt Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $75,850.84. (Revenue Sharing Funding)

PUBLIC WORKS/DEEDS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the Drainage Easement on Spring Lake Road #l-6304 from Woodrow W. and Marie H. Smith.

Included in the motion was acceptance of a Warranty Deed for Westmoreland Avenue from Baker Groves, Inc.

ROADS - COUNTY AND STATE/RESOLUTIONS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the extension of Dupont Street #4-4766 to the intersection of Westmoreland Avenue, North Court #4-4867A, and Westmoreland Avenue #4-4867B east of Dupont Street into the County maintenance system.

SUBDIVISIONS

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the Laurel Oak Subdivision plat for recording and accepted the Irrevocable Letter of Credit in the amount of $75,000 for construction purposes.

ASSESSMENTS/ROES COUNTY AND STATE/RESOLUTIONS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board granted permission to bid road work for the following special assessment project:

1. Joleen Estates Subdivision - Joleen Drive in the Eustis area.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the following roads in Forest Lake Subdivision into the County maintenance system following the completion of a special assessment project:

Cumbermoore Lane #5-6664B

Horseshoe Drive #5-6664A

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. Luther and Maude Wheet - Haines Creek Area - District No.1

2. William B. Waters - Astor Area - District No. 5

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak carried unanimously, the Board approved the cancellation of following bond upon completion of construction of a convent dwelling unit and removal of the mobile home:

1. Maxie Williams

COMMITTEES

Discussion occurred regarding the appointment of applicants to the Lake County Tourist Development Council. Commr. Windram informed the Board that a letter from Mr. Paul Bryan had been received regarding the appointment of the Elected Municipal Officers. Mr. Bryan requested the Board consider his appointment to the Council should Mr. Hal Turville be defeated in the Council election in the City of Clemont.

Commr. Burhans stated that he had received a call from the Mayor of Clermont, Charles Beals. Commr. Burhans recommended Mr. Bealls be placed as an alternate with the Elected Municipal Officers.

On a notion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board appointed Hal Turville, Council Member of the City of Clermont, and Steve Kurtz, Eustis City Commissioner, as the Elected Municipal Officers of the Lake County Tourist Development Council.

Commr. Windram directed a letter be written to Mr. Bryan and Mr. Beals stating should an alternate be needed in the future, their requests would be considered.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board appointed Robert Beucher, Mission Inn, Howey; Edward A. Sawyer, Blue Parrot Camping Park, Lady Lake; and Patricia Kaminski, General Manager of Howard Johnson's, Clermont; as the Owner/Operators of the Lake County Tourist Development Council.

Commr. Burhans made a motion to appoint Joe Holmes, C. J. Coyle, and E. L. Williams as the Tourist Involved members of the Lake County Tourist Development Council. The motion died for a lack of a second.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board appointed Joe Holmes, past President of the Leesburg Area Chamber of Commerce; John N. Sargent, Realtor of Clermont; and E. L. Williams, E. L. Williams Gulf Oil, Inc. as the Tourist Involved members of the Lake County Tourist Development Council.

Discussion occurred regarding the resolution for the Tourist Development Council. Action was postponed regarding the members and their term of office until Chris Ford, County Attorney, could review the Statutes and report back to the Board.

CODE VIOLATIONS/COMMITTEES

Michael Willett, Director of Development and Public Works, informed the Board that he had received four applications for the Code Enforcement Board which are as follows:

1. William C. Roop

2. Michael E. Gionfriddo

3. Brandon Wald

4. John Maruniak

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board appointed Brandon Wald to the Code Enforcement Board for a three year term replacing Mike Gordon.

COMMITTEES

Chris Ford, County Attorney, reported to the Board that it was the Board's discretion in appointing the applicants term of office on the Lake County Tourist Development Council. Mr. Ford stated that Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney's Office, recommended two and four year staggered terms.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following terms for the elected applicants of the Lake County Tourist Development Council:

Hal Turville - 2 years

Steve Kurtz - 2 years

Patricia Kaminski - 2 years

County Commissioner Chairman - 2 years

Robert Beucher - 4 years

Edward A. Sawyer - 4 years

Joe Holmes - 4 years

John N. Sargent - 4 years

E. L. Williams - 4 years

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved and adopted the Tourist Development Tax Resolution.

LIBRARIES

Commr. Smoak informed the Board of a letter received from Mary McMahon, Library Coordinator, stating that, because of the establishment of the Lake County Library System, the City of Eustis and the City of Clermont had been funded 100% of their grant applications. Commr. Smoak stated that Eustis received a $200,000 grant and Clermont received a $50,000 grant.

ANIMAL SHELTER/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the cities of Mascotte and Groveland to jointly purchase a fiberglass transport cage, "surplus" property #7964, in the amount of $200 from Animal Control.

BIDS/PUBLIC WORKS

Michael Willett, Director of Development and Public Works, informed the Board that the State contract for the purchase of trucks was $7,000. Mr. Willett stated that the difference between the bid and the State contract would be approximately $1,000 -$ 1,600.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board postponed action on the purchase of seven pickup trucks until Purchasing and Public Works are satisfied with the prices submitted.

POLLUTION CONTROL/SUITS AFFECTING THE COUNTY

Michael Willett, Director of Development and Public Works, stated that the Board approved the E. R. Jahna Industries, Inc. sand mine last summer. Mr. Willett informed the Board that the State is appealing the decision of the County based essentially on the variance that was given them to use for vegetation instead of soils to determine the amount of wetlands.

Mr. Willett informed the Board that the State had met with Jerry Greif and Jerry Sexton last week to discuss the lawsuit.

Chris Ford, County Attorney, questioned the Board as to how involved should his office be regarding the Green Swamp lawsuit. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney's Office, recommended that the meetings should be monitored, but no additional research should be involved.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to take a minimal posture in the State lawsuit regarding the Jahna sand mine application in South Lake County and to not take an active position in Lake County in defending the lawsuit.

Chris Ford recommended that any information that the County might have regarding the actions taken by the County resulting in the approval of the sand mine should be made available to the State.

COUNTY PROPERTY/MUNICIPALITIES

The Board referred the letter from the Town of Astatula

requesting the donation of Lots 5, 6, 13 & 14, Block 'D", Astatula, owned by the County to Michael Willett, Director of Development and Public Works, for further review.

RESOLUTIONS

Commr. Windram informed the Board that he had received from the Department of Veteran and Community Affairs a letter declaring the week of December 11-17, 1983 as "Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week".

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized a Resolution declaring December 11-17, 1983, as "Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week".

COMMUNICATIONS/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS

Discussion occurred regarding a letter received from Howard W. Clark, President of Action Cable, Inc., requesting renewal of the company's present agreement or an extension in order to obtain pole permits in Howey-in-the-Hills.

Chris Ford, County Attorney, stated that a number of commun- ties in local governments go to actual bidding on a franchise basis for an entire city or an entire county or an entire district. Mr. Ford further stated that possibly an exclusive type franchise should be considered. Mr. Ford recommended that a three man committee be organized, with at least one commissioner, to review potential cablevision contracts.

No action was taken at this time.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SOIL CONSERVATION

Charlie Russ, Chairman of the Lake Soil and Water

Conservation District, appeared before the Board and gave an updated report on Palatlakaha Comprehensive Study. Mr. Russ stated that the Study had concluded some of the recommendations that called for the Soil Conservation Districts of Lake and Polk County to become involved with landowners to help the flow of water return to its native state by bringing the water into Lake County. Mr. Russ further stated that both Lake and Polk County are presently working with property owners in their area on technical information regarding the size and placement of culverts on the owner's property to obtain the maximum flow of water.

Mr. Russ stated that the water resource was the major problem in Lake County. Mark Burgess, District Soil Conservationist, distributed to the Board a plan that would assist growers with technical information about their irrigation systems. Mr. Russ gave a brief explanation of the plan. At this time Mr. Russ informed the Board that the plan in discussion was presented to the St. Johns River and Water Management District in grant form. Mr. RUSS stated that the Oklawaha Basin approved half of the grant.request for a one year period. Mr. Russ further stated that the funds in the amount of $12,200 would not be available until after the first of the year. Mr. Russ stated that an individual had been selected to work with Soil Conservation. Mr. Russ requested the Board's consideration to approve the funds today so that the individual could begin working with his office a month sooner than anticipated. Mr. Russ stated that St. Johns would be reimbursing Soil Conservation for the next twelve months. Mr. Russ further stated the amount would consist of approximately l/12 of $12,200.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to accommodate the Lake Soil and Water Conservation District in their request for monies in advance, which are to be reimbursed by St. Johns River and Water Management District, in the approximate amount of l/12 of $12,200, and directed the County Attorney to prepare the necessary documents and authorized the Finance Department to distribute the funds.

Mark Burgess, District Conservationist, distributed to the Board a copy of the 39th Annual Report, 1983, from the Lake Soil and Water Conservation District. Mr. Burgess also distributed a Contribution Comparison of the Lake Soil and Water Conservation Program.

Mr. Russ gave a brief explanation of the report stating that this year they received a subsidy for rent in the amount of $7,200. Mr. Russ stated that Lake Soil and Water Conservation has rented the north wing of the Farm Bureau building. Mr. RUSS quoted additional funding amounts not indicated on the report.

Mr. Russ stated that a neutron probe had been introduced in Lake County for determining soil moisture.

Mark Burgess, District Conservationist, introduced to the Board, Gregg Schellentrager, operator of the Ground Penetrating Radar Equipment. Mr. Schellentrager presented an informative slide program regarding the Ground Penetrating Radar which has been used to perform the following tasks:

1. Investigate soils

2. Profile lake and river bottoms

3 . Locate and measure the thickness of rock layers, cracks, and cavities

4 . Delineate areas prone to subsidence

5 . Provide a subsurface "picture" of land forms

6 . Detect buried pipes, cables, hazardous waste containers, holes in shallow clay-lined reservoirs, etc.

7 . Measure ice thickness

8 . Measure peat layers

Mr. Schellentrager stated that the radar unit that Lake Soil and Water Conservation had purchased as of June 1, 1983, was in the amount of $41,900.

At this time Mr. Russ introduced to the Board the current supervisors of the Lake Soil and Water Conservation District as follows:

Ray Gatch Andy Rose

Frank Paulhamus Terry Edwards

Commr. Smoak recognized the gentlemen and the leadership they have received from the local level and how it has been received in Tallahassee with the Soil Conservation people from the Federal level. Commr. Smoak extended his appreciation.

There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 12:00 noon.

PUBLIC WORKS

ORDINANCES - PUBLIC HEARING

It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the November 16 and 29, 1983, editions of the Sentinel Star, Lake Little Sentinel.

Ted Wicks, Pollution Control, appeared before the Board to discuss the November 3, 1983, revised Mining Ordinance proposal. Mr. Wicks reviewed the changes as previously discussed on October 18, 1983.

Mr. Dick Edgerton, President of the Eustis Sand Company, appeared before the Board to discuss his objections of the proposed Mining Ordinance. Mr. Edgerton stated that he had read about the Mining Ordinance in the paper before he ever received a copy to review.

Mr. Skip Haskell, Manager of Industrial Relations of Florida Crushed Stone, presented to the Board a film entitled "Florida's White Gold".

Mr. John Tolson, Corporate Attorney for Florida Rock Industries, appeared before the Board and discussed the oversight of the regulations that are currently in place in the State of Florida and including the Lake County CUP for sand mining

operations. Mr. Tolson presented to the Board copies of a Construction of a Mining Complex and copies of the principal Florida environmental laws and regulations. Mr. Tolson discussed four areas of the proposed Ordinance which included land use, water quality issues, water quantity issues and reclamation.

Commr . Windram requested that Mr. Tolson take the last revised Mining Ordinance and provide the Board with an analysis.

Mr. Robert J. Moresi, President of Resources Research Inc., Lake Geneva, Florida, appeared before the Board and discussed the rules and regulations that St. Johns Water Management has passed to obtain a permit. Mr. Moresi stated that he did not feel the necessity of the proposed Mining Ordinance because of duplication of these rules and regulations. At this time Mr. Moresi presented diagrams of the mining areas in Lake County and explained the reclamation process used by the mining operations.

Mr. Robert Marshall, President of B Con, appeared before the Board in opposition of the proposed Ordinance. Mr. Marshall stated that the present system has the potential of doing what is necessary for the industries to operate. Mr. Marshall stated his concern regarding the additional costs such as freight and the consumer having to absorb these additions.

Commr . Smoak stated that according to the analysis of the industry people and Mr. Tolson, there are no new provisions in the proposed Ordinance that are not currently contained in the CUP. Commr . Smoak further stated that there is nothing in the proposed Ordinance that will effectively add any costs to the operation of the mines.

Mr. P. C. Gorman, Attorney, appeared before the Board in opposition of the proposed Ordinance. Mr. Gorman distributed to the Board a pamphlet on Lake Frances Estates and directed the attention of the Board to a map of the Eustis Sand Mine that is now in existence. Mr. Gorman further distributed to the Board a newspaper article entitled "Restoration Proposal" from the Leesburg Commercial. Mr. Gorman stated that he did not feel that the Board should tell the industry how to reclaim their land, and that the mining industry is already over-regulated. Mr. Gorman stated that he did not want the Board to pass the Ordinance because the mining industries are plagued with reports.

Mr. Haskill addressed the Board regarding a problem in a sand mine in South Lake County. Mr. Haskill stated that the setback problems were being corrected by a plan submitted to the Code Enforcement Board.

Mr. Frank Wagner, Wagner Excavating Uses, addressed the Board in opposition of the proposed Ordinance. Mr. Wagner stated that the clay business should not come under the proposed regulations. Mr. Wagner further stated that there would be an increase in the price of hauling clay just to accommodate the additional fees.

Commr. Windram stated that the proposed Ordinance was prepared because of violations in Conditional Use Permits.

Mr. Willett stated that most of the needed regulations in the proposed Ordinance could be put into the present Conditional Use Permit.

COMMISSSONERS

At 5:43 p.m. the Board recessed for five minutes.

ORDINANCES - PUBLIC HEARING

Don Codding, Codding Sand and Soil, appeared before the Board and stated that the County is covered adequately with the present rules and regulations.

Mr. Gorman stated that the present rules and regulations are adequate with the Code Enforcement Board in force.

Chris Ford, County Attorney, reviewed and discussed the position of Lake County with the reorganization under Chapter 163.

Commr. Smoak stated that he supports the Chairman's earlier recommendation to give to the industry the opportunity to say that the County has reviewed the existing Conditional Use Permit and the draft of a Mining Ordinance. Commr. Smoak further stated that.he supported the statement of the Chairman directing these items back to the industry people for comment for the best reorganization under Chapter 163.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board rejected the proposed Mining Ordinance.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board officially requested the assistance of the industry people to review the existing Conditional Use Permit that is being used in Lake County, to review the Ordinance that the Board has rejected today, and seek from them their recommendations on how to address the needs of public safety concerning roads, adjacent property owners, and reclamation, and requested the County Attorney to work in conjunction with them and the staff in determining how to form the needs under Chapter 163.

BONDS - CONTRACTOR

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following contractor bonds:

New

1450-84 Al Bastberg (Air Conditioning and Heating)

2017-84 Bill Yell (Electrical)

4072-84 Mark Stanley Ricker (Residential)

4073-84 Alan J. Fuller (Electrical)

4074-84 William H. Slone, Jr. (Electrical)

Cancellations

1154 Delbert B. Rucker d/b/a Rucker Plumbing, Inc.

1755 James Shay, Jr. d/b/a Sunstate Construction Co.

1934 Thomas D. Reeves d/b/a Reeves Electrical, Inc.

2016-84 Paul T. Myers, Jr.

3057 Chris Bahr d/b/a Chris Bahr Plumbing

LICENSES AND PERMITS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following gun permits and bonds:

New

Renewals

Additions & Deletions

Steven A. Greene Robert F. Grigoleit

Lawrence Hoag Ralph Lamb

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/INDIGENTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of Warrant #36720 through Warrant #37110 for the following accounts:

General Revenue

Fine & Forfeiture

County Transportation Trust

Revenue Sharing

Mosquito Control

Law Library

Aquatic Weed

N. E. Hospital

N. W. Ambulance

Section 8

PIC

Landfill

County Wide Library

Special Assessments

Included in the motion was payment for the following indigents:

Eugene Gregory for Pierce Mason - $50.00 - November - District 1

Bill Wiatroski for Shirley Bess - $50.00 - November - District 2

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BUDGETS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following budget transfers:

CETA/JPIA Budget Administration

Transfer the following amounts due to modification of the current year CETA contract. The total contract remains $1,894,167.00.

Account Number Description Increase Decrease

148-551-1-00-240-100-120 Salaries 31,500

148-551-1-00-240-100-210 Social Security 2,136

148-551-1-00-240-100-220 Retirement 3,380

148-551-1-00-240-100-230 Health/Life Ins. 2,357

148-551-1-00-240-100-240 Workmans Comp. 4,655

148-551-1-00-240-100-499 Other Misc. Chgs. 44,028 0

44,028 44,028

158-551-1-00-22-100-120 Salaries 5,098

158-551-1-00-22-100-210 Social Security 346

158-551-1-00-22-100-220 Retirement 547

158-551-1-00-22-100-230 Health/Life Ins. 383

158-551-1-00-22-100-240 Workmans Comp. 306

158-551-1-00-22-100-400 Travel 1,052

158-551-1-00-22-100-410 Communications(Phone) 420

158-551-1-00-22-100-421 Postage 120

158-551-1-00-22-100-430 Utilities 360

158-551-1-00-22-100-440 Rentals/Leases 1,188

158-551-1-00-22-100-450 Bonds 150

158-551-1-00-22-100-490 Other Costs/Oblig. 7,193 0

158-551-1-00-22-100-435 Advertising 60

158-551-1-00-22-100-497 Needs Based Pymts 31,475

158-551-1-00-22-100-499 Other Misc.Chgs. 3,510 0

158-551-1-00-22-100-510 Office Supplies 210

158-551-1-00-22-200-120 Salaries 3,398

158-551-1-00-22-200-210 Social Security 230

158-551-1-00-22-200-220 Retirement 365

158-551-1-00-22-200-230 Health/Life Ins. 255

158-551-1-00-22-200-240 Workmans Comp. 204

158-551-1-00-22-200-400 Travel 701

158-551-1-00-22-200-410 Communications(Phone) 280

158-551-1-00-22-200-421 Postage 80

158-551-1-00-22-200-430 Utilities 240

158-551-1-00-22-200-440 Rentals & Leases 792

158-551-1-00-22-200-450 Bonds 100

158-551-1-00-22-200-490 Other Costs/O blig. 220

158-551-l-00-22-200-495 Advertising 40

158-551-l-00-22-200-497 Needs Based Pymnts 74,316

158-551-1-00-22-200-499 Other Misc. Chgs. 284,861

158-551-1-00-22-100-510 Office Supplies 140

158-551-1-00-23-100-120 Salaries 81,034 0

158-551-1-00-23-100-210 Social Security 5,494 0

158-551-1-00-23-100-220 Retirement 8,601 0

158-551-1-00-23-100-230 Health/Life Ins. 6,118 0

158-551-1-00-23-100-210 Workmans Comp. 4,858 0

158-551-1-00-23-100-310 Professional Serv. 96,632 0

158-551-1-00-23-100-340 Contracted Serv. 158,122

158-551-1-00-23-100-349 Other Contr.Serv. 59,229 0

158-551-1-00-23-100-400 Travel 2,611 0

158-551-1-00-23-100-410 Comm. (Phone) 2,007 0

158-551-1-00-23-100-420 Transportation 0 460

158-551-1-00-23-100-421 Postage 574 0

158-551-1-00-23-100-430 Utilities 1,720 0

158-551-1-00-23-100-440 Rentals/Leases 3,456 0

158-551-1-00-23-100-450 Bonds 717 0

158-551-1-00-23-100-490 Other Costs/Oblig. 1,579 0

158-551-1-00-23-100-495 Advertising 287 0

158-551-1-00-23-100-499 Other Misc.Chgs. 1,197 0

158-551-1-00-23-100-510 Office Supplies 1,004 0

158-551-1-00-23-100-640 Machinery/Equip. 280

158-551-1-00-23-200-120 Salaries 34,748

158-551-1-00-23-200-210 Social Security 2,356

158-551-1-00-23-200-220 Retirement 3,791

158-551-1-00-23-200-230 Health/Life Ins. 2,580

158-551-1-00-23-200-240 Workmans Comp. 2,088

158-551-1-00-23-200-340 Contracted Serv. 226,225

158-551-1-00-23-200-400 Travel 3,593

158-551-1-00-23-200-410 Comm.(Phone) 1,307

158-551-1-00-23-200-420 Transportation 307

158-551-1-00-23-200-421 Postage 374

158-551-1-00-23-200-430 Utilities 1,120

158-551-1-00-23-200-440 Rentals/Leases 3,696

158-551-1-00-23-200-450 Bonds 467

158-551-1-00-23-200-490 Other Costs/Oblig. 1,028

158-551-l-00-23-200-495 Advertising 187

158-551-l-00-23-200-499 Other Misc.Chgs. 280

158-551-1-00-23-200-510 Office Supplies 654

158-551-1-00-23-200-640 Machinery/Equip. 187

158-551-1-00-25-100-120 Salaries 8,978 0

158-551-1-00-25-100-210 Social Security 609 0

158-551-1-00-25-100-220 Retirement 962 0

158-551-1-00-25-100-230 Health/Life Ins. 673 0

158-551-1-00-25-100-240 Workmans Comp. 269 0

158-551-1-00-25-100-250 Unemployment Comp. 4,123

158-551-1-00-25-100-310 Professional Serv. 17,472

158-551-1-00-25-100-312 Legal Fees 3,700

158-551-1-00-25-100-400 Travel 549 0

158-551-1-00-25-100-410 Com m.(Phone) 2,300 0

158-551-1-00-25-100-421 Postage 300 0

158-551-1-00-25-100-430 Utilities 2,400 0

158-551-1-00-25-100-440 Rentals/Leases 1,020 0

158-551-1-00-25-100-450 Bonds 250

158-551-1-00-25-100-460 Machinery/Equip. 317

158-551-1-00-25-100-490 Ot her Costs/Oblig. 949 0

158-551-1-00-25-100-495 Advertising 400 0

158-551-1-00-25-100-499 Other Misc.Chgs. 350 0

158-551-1-00-25-100-510 Office Supplies 2,150 0

158-551-1-00-25-100-540 Books/Dues/Pub.Reg. 2,203

158-551-1-00-25-100-640 Machinery/Equip. 400 0

594,991 594,991

COUNTY PROPERTY

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved deletion of the following items from the Fixed Assets:

#Prop Dept. Item Amount Reason

1333 Surplus (6) Dining Rm. Chairs $ 47.10 To be junked

2909 Surplus Memograph Machine 422.10 To be junked

4387 Surplus Steno Chair 29.50 To be junked

5324 Surplus Chair 60.00 To be junked

7306 Surplus Royal Calculator 102.68 To be junked

TOTAL $ 661.38

REPORTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Distribution of Revenue, Traffic/Criminal Cases for the following weeks: November 4, 1983 ($7,095.38) November 10, 1983 ($8,969.95) November 18, 1983 ($7,728.48) November 23, 1983 ($8,300.30)

ANIMAL SHELTER/MUNICIPALITIES/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized signatures of the Chairman and the Clerk on the Temporary Emergency Agreement between the City of Tavares and Lake County in regards to the 1975-l Animal Ordinance.

ASSESSMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the signatures of the Chairman and the Clerk on the following Satisfaction of Assessment Liens :

St. Johns Waterfront Estates

Robert R. Cahall & Mildred H., H/W $ 377.00

Mary E. Fake 377.00

Ansel N. Dreggors Marion M., H/W 377.00

Hyman Wiener 377.00

Elmer I. Moore & Grace, H/W 187.04

T. H. Wise, Sr. 377.00

Alonza Harris Johnston 383.50

Joe Snedegar 383.50

Charlene Lesnick 383.50

Alan R. Warner & Thelma K., H/W 409.50

Alan R. Warner & Thelma K., H/W 325.00

Jerry W. Waller 357.50

Jerry W. Waller 325.00

Jerry W. Waller 325.00

(James A. Melvin & Maud E., H/W 325.00

James E. Ashby & A. Ramona, H/W 325.00

Charles H. Gerwig, Jr. 377.00

Garland S. Cochrane & Evelyn L., H/W 325.00

Melvin Hatton & Peggy, H.W., as tenants by

the entirety, with rights of survivorship 325.00

Joe A. Vaughn 133.25

Joe A. Vaughn 266.50

Clyde E. Vaughn 266.50

Clyde E. Vaughn 133.25

Robert Lee Vaughn, Jr., Yvonne Vaughn

Dykes & Joyce Burhans Vaughn 195.00

Robert Lee Vaughn, Jr., Yvonne Vaughn

Dykes & Joyce Burhans Vaughn 133.25

Jack R. Lynady & Helen 243.75

Wilbur-n N. Lofty & J. W. Thomas, Jr. 276.25

Keith E. Hughes & Jane L., H/W 243.75

Western Shores Subdivision

Lyndell L. Manley & Gwendolyn A., H/W 239.64

Alvin E. Harris & Dixie D., H/W 558.04

Pomerosa Subdivision

Mark A. Pasill 595.75

Lake View Heights, 2nd Add I

Leroy E. Walters & Dorothy, H/W 588.40

Alice R. Cochran 314.25

MUNICIPALITIES/PUBLIC WORKS

Michael Willett, Director of Development and Public Works, informed the Board that he would be reviewing the request from the Town of Astatula with the mayor next week.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Noel E. Griffin, Jr., Sheriff, for monies in the amount of $20.00 for the registration fee for Deputy John Macafee to attend the "Instructor Techniques Course" in pursuant to Florida Statute 943.25(8)A, Lake County Ordinance 1982-l.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Noel E. Griffin, Jr., Sheriff, for monies in the amount of $662.50 to reimburse the Lake County Sheriff's Department for sending Investigator W. Haskins to the Law Enforcement School in Quincy, Florida, October 14 through November 4, 1983, pursuant to Florida Statute 943.25(8)A, Lake County Ordinance 1982-1.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Noel E. Griffin, Jr., Sheriff, for monies in the amount of $44 to reimburse the Lake County Sheriff's Department for sending dispatchers to the seminar held at the Central Florida Regional Training Center in Orlando, Florida, in pursuant to Florida Statute 943.25(8)A, Lake County Ordinance 1982-1.

COMMUNICATIONS/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS

Chris Ford discussed with the Board a letter received from Action Cable requesting renewal of their franchise or an extension of 90 days in order to obtain poles for Howey.

Mr. Ford recommended that the Board authorize a contract with Action Cable but the County needs a performance bond. Mr. Ford stated that his second recommendation is for the Board to consider appointing a committee of three to study the cablevision situation.

Commr. Windram directed Action Cable be notified that Howey is an incorporated area and to communicate with Howey.

LICENSES AND PERMITS

Discussion occurred regarding the issuance of a gun permit to Henry Reuben Jamison at the morning session of the meeting.

Commr. Windram stated that a letter had been received from Noel E. Griffin, Jr., Sheriff, stating information pertaining to Mr. Jamison regarding an incident in October of 1978. It was the feeling of the Board to concur with the action taken earlier.

CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS

Commr . Smoak discussed with the Board a memo received from the County Attorney's Office with copies of an Interlocal Agreement for cities for fire protection and an Emergency Ordinance to allow expansion of districts.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized Commr. Smoak to work with the County Attorney's Office regarding fire protection and draft proposals that would be acceptable to present to the cities in a workshop manner before action was taken by the Board next week.

COUNTY EMPLOYEES

Commr. Windram distributed to the Board members a memo regarding his recommendations for Organizational Structure of the County for their review and consideration.

BONDS

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board granted the Clerk authorization to release the bond of Florida-Georgia Tractor Company for the piece of equipment that the County sold.

PROPERTY APPRAISER

Chris Ford discussed the possibility of the Board authorizing the County Attorney's Office to prepare an amendment to the Florida Legislature to stop the automatic appeal of the homestead exemptions. Mr. Ford stated that there was some opposition from the appraisers.

Commr. Carson stated that he had discussed the situation with the State Association of County Commissioner's Board, and Lake County seems to be the only one having problems.

Commr. Smoak stated that he had discussed the situation with Senator Langley who opposed the automatic appeals.

No action was taken at this time.

There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 6:34 p.m.

Thomas J Windram, Chairman

James C. Watkins, Clerk

TMA/12-13-83