A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

APRIL 17, 1984

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, April 17, 1984, 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 Glenn C. Burhans, Chairman; James R. Carson, Jr.; Claude E. Smoak, Jr.; C. A. "Lex" Deems; and Thomas J. Windram. Others present were: James C. Watkins, Clerk; Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; and Mary C. Grover, Secretary.

Mr. Watkins gave the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Windram.

MINUTES

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and

carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of April 10,

1984, as corrected.

PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL

Mr. James Flowers, Director of the Private Industry Council, addressed the Board to discuss the Job Service of Florida, SDA 9, Plan of Service, 1984 Summary.

Mrs. Barbara Manning, Manager of the Leesburg Job Service Office, was also present to discuss the summary of the Plan with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the Job Service Plan for 1984 as presented and outlined by Mrs. Manning and authorized the necessary signatures.

BIDS/PURCHASING

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and

carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the

Purchasing Department to extend County Bid #210-009-83 for filled

Rip Rap Bags to Golden Triangle Builders Supply, Mt. Dora, Florida, through June 30, 1984, at an increased rate which was due to an increase in cement prices.

COUNTY PROPERTY

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following list of County equipment to be sold at the 1984 Joint Auction held by the City of Leesburg on May 5, 1984:

#PROP. ITEM PURCHASED NUMBER

397 Burroughs Validating Machine Dec. 1960 P110022D

3078 Burroughs Validating Machine Dec. 1964 P336787D

3079 Burroughs Validating Machine Dec. 1964 P377801D

4602 Simplex Time Stamp July 1969 129533GP

4819 Homelight Chain Saw May 1970 104544

4820 Homelight Chain Saw May 1970 03318324

5271 Unicon Electronic Calculator March 1972 39171

5338 IBM Standard Typewriter July 1972 6626586

5415 Burroughs Check Disburser Jan. 1973 T8808L2387

5545 Remington Adding Machine Aug. 1973 605327

5576 Remington Adding Machine Aug. 1973 3054694

5733 Olympia Typewriter June 1974 967366

6037 Swingline Electric Staple May 1975 120631

6257 Homelight Chain Saw May 1976 44537830

7297 Royal 50 PD Calculator Oct. 1979 71813043

7100 1978 Chevy Pick-up Truck May 1978 CCD448A159209

5995 1975 Ford Dump Truck Mar. 1975 F75FVW28786

6130 Mack Truck Tractor - Tandem Dec. 1975 R7955T-1017

Drive

5371 Ford Rubber Tired Tractor Dec. 1972 C360421

7083 White Rubber Tired Tractor May 1978 782030

7084 White Rubber Tired Tractor May 1978 799277

7109 Bush Hog Rotary Mower May 1978 100550

6378 Woods Single Bat Wing 10" May 1977 D3153RB

Rotary Mower

6180 Side Winder Rotary Mower Mar. 1976 154391

1048 Rubber Tired Roller(Pull Type)May 1963 PR-1636

1082 Rubber Tired Roller(Pull Type)July 1963 727

3637 Rubber Tired Roller(Pull Type)May 1966 PR-1291

5358 John Deere Front End Loader Oct. 1972 156825

544a (4-Way Bucket)

5950 Galion Motor Grader T-500 NOV. 1974 T500AlC06187

6264 Rubber Tired Tractor - Long

6265 Bush Hog Rotary Mower July 1976 604894

5208 Ford Rotary Mower July 1976 11-00531

7096 1978 Chevy Pick-up May 1978 CCD448A160250

4925 50 h.p. Evinrude Motor Jan. 1971 E05099

4926 17' Tri-Hull Boat Dec. 1970 TF967

4927 Boat Trailer Dec. 1970 2297lR5

The motion also included approval of the following items to be deleted from the County's fixed assets list for the month of April, 1984:

Prop.# Dept. Item Amount Reason

2375 Mosquito Control Air Conditioner $ 50.00 To be junked

2505 Surplus Chair 72.76 To be junked

2507 Surplus Chair 72.76 To be junked

2701 Surplus Chair 91.15 To be junked

2748 Surplus Detra Flag Standard 74.00 To be junked

4777 Surplus RCA Television 300.00 To be junked

Total $660.67

BONDS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and

carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Contractor

Bonds:

NEW

1705-84 Michael L. Fisher (Residential Building Contractor)

1859-84 Robin G. Van Sant (Drywall)

3025-84 Theodore B. Hutchison (Building Contractor)

LICENSES & PERMITS

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

and bonds:

RENEWALS

James D. Ellrodt James T. Glenn

Braxton W. Price

ADDITIONS

Carlo Verardi

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/INDIGENTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and

carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of warrant #39695 through warrant #39972 for the following accounts:

The motion also approved payment for the following Indigents:

Andy Mike11 for Robert Stone, Jr. $5O/April

Ella Bradford for Milton VanBeever $5O/April

ASSESSMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the

Chairman and the Clerk to sign the following Satisfaction of Assessment

Liens:

Sparks Village Subdivision

Judson A. Cauthen - $302.27

Forest Lake Subdivision

Dick Arnold Hahne & Constance L., H/W - $894.43

BUDGET TRANSERS

Discussion occurred regarding the request to approve the Budget Transfers. The Board also discussed reasons why line items in different accounts were overexpended. Mr. Watkins, Clerk, stated that most of the transfers listed were made within a department's budget.

Mr. Watkins informed the Board that the majority of the transfers had already been authorized by the Board at prior meetings. He further stated that in the future all budget transfers would be reviewed with Mr. Willett, County Administrator, prior to Board action. He stated that when a request to purchase is made by a department, it should be noted at that time that the funds are not available in the line item and that a transfer of funds from another line item would be needed. The Board also discussed using the Contingency Fund to cover overexpended line items. Mr. Watkins stated that all the transfers from the Contingency Fund have Board approval prior to removing the funds from the account.

The Board referred the Budget Transfers to Mr. Watkins for further review.

COMMUNICATIONS/COMMITTEES

Mr. Jack Pae, Executive Director of the Economic Development Council, addressed the Board to discuss the unemployment situation in Lake County and the future of the citrus industry. He informed the Board that there are currently eleven (11) chambers of commerce in Lake County. He stated that the Council's main objective is to create jobs through locating new industries and commercial projects in Lake County and to help those businesses already here to expand. Mr. Pae requested that the Board approve the following:

1. By resolution, the Lake County Commission agrees there exists a need for industrial development and financing of industrial projects in Lake County and that due to the percentage of unemployment being higher than at any other time in the history of Lake County, it is imperative that Florida Statute 159.48 be implemented at once, and

2. That the Lake County Commission recognize that the present Lake County Ecomonic Development Council is, in fact, the County's Industrial Development Authority making its Executive Director the Chairman and four of its officers as the other designated members.

3. Pursuant to Chapter 159.48 grant this authority, .008 of one mill for budgeted items as submitted.

4. A proposed budget.

Mr. Ford, County Attorney, recommended that a committee be set up consisting of one Commissioner; Mike Willett, County Administrator; and Mr. Watkins to review the request and report back to the Board with a recommendation.

Discussion occurred regarding the time it would take to implement the program. It was pointed out that with the funds coming from the ad valorem tax, it would be 1985 before there would be funds available. Commr. Smoak stated that he supported the Economic Development Council, but felt that he could not support funding the Council with ad valorem taxes.

Mr. Pae discussed the current projects of the Economic Development Council.

No action was taken at this time.

BUDGET TRANSFERS

Discussion continued regarding the Budget Transfers. Mr. Watkins informed the Board the ways that the Finance Department transfer funds:

1. Direct action by the Board of County Commissioners. A motion which approved the necessary transfer of funds.

2. Indirect action of the Board; for example, approving a grant, but not creating a budget at the same time.

3. Transfer of funds between line items within a department's budget as authorized by the Department Heads.

Mr. Robert L. Wilson, Finance Department, and Mr. Donald

Smalt, Administrative Services, addressed the Board to discuss

each budget transfer.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Budget Transfers as submitted:

GENERAL FUND

Please transfer $160.00 from account 001-519-1-00-01-020-495 Advertising to account 001-519-1-00-01-020-521 Fuel and Lubricants. Reason: over expended.

Please transfer $2,500.00 from account 001-599-1-00-99-000- 99 Contingency Reserve to account 001-513-1-00-02-310-240 Workman's Compensation. Reason: over expended.

GENERAL GOVERNMENT

Please transfer from account 001-519-1-00-16-000-120 Regular Salaries ($85,471.00), account 001-519-1-00-16-000-210 Social Security Matching ($5,966.00), account 001-519-1-00-16-000-220 Retirement Contributions ($9,341.00), account 001-519-1-00-16- 00- 230 Life and Health Insurance ($8,218.00), account 001-519-1- 0- 16-000-240 Workman's Compensation ($3,478.00), account 001- 19-l-00- 16-000-250 Unemployment Compensation ($1,500.00), account Ool-519- 1-00-16-000-340 Contractual Services ($1,273.00), account Ool-519- 1-00-16-000-400 Travel and Per Diem ($400.00), account Ool-519- 1-00-16-000-450 Insurance (-0-), account 001-519-1-00-16-000-462 Equipment Maintenance ($532.00) account 001-519-1-00-16-000-463 Building/Ground Maintenance ($18,654.00), account Ool-519-l-00-16- 000-521 Fuel and Lubricants ($592.00), account 001-519-1-00-16-000- 529 Misc Supplies or Materials ($148.001, account 001-519-1-00-16- 000-640 Machinery and Equipment ($2,200.00) to account 001-586-1- 00-01- 00-931 $137,773.00 Clerk of Court. Reason: to transfer Building Maintenance to Clerk of Court.

Please transfer from account 001-519-1-00-16-100-120 Regular Salaries ($116,838.00), 001-519-1-00-16-100-210 ($8,169.00) Social Security Matching, 001-519-1-00-16-100-220 Retirement Contributions ($12,877.00), 001-519-1-00-16-100-230 Life and Health ($13,707.00), 001-519-1-00-16-100-240 Workman's Compensation ($5,124.00), Ool-519- 1-00-16-100-250 Unemployment Compensation (-0-), 001-519-1-00- 16-100-340 Contractual Services ($4,233.00), Ool-519-l-00-16-100- 400 Travel and Per Diem (-0-), 001-519-1-00-16-100-462 Equipment Maintenance ($404.00), 001-519-1-00-16-100-463 Building/Grounds Maintenance ($5,169.00), 001-519-1-00-16-100-521 Fuel & Lubricants (-0-), 001-519-1-00-16-100-529 Misc Supplies or Materials ($8,298.00), 001-519-1-00-16-100-640 Machinery & Equipment ($1,518.00) to account 001-586-1-00-01-900-931 $176,337.00 Clerk of Court. Reason: to transfer Building Custodian to Clerk of Court.

OTHER HUMAN SERVICES

Please transfer $2,102.00 from account 001-599-1-00-99-000- 999 Contingency Reserve to account 001-569-1-00-18-500-820 Aids to Private Organizations. Reason: not budgeted.

PERSONNEL

Please transfer from account 001-513-1-00-14-000-315 Hospital/ Professional Care $50.00 to account 001-513-1-00-14- 00-340 Contractual Services. Reason: to cover current shortfall.

WELFARE

Please transfer $513.00 from account 001-564-1-00-30-310-400 Travel and Per Diem to account 001-564-1-00-30-310-120 Regular Salaries ($400.00) to account 001-564-1-00-30-310-210 Social Security ($28.00) to account 001-564-1-00-30-310-220 Retirement Contributions ($44.00) to account 001-564-1-00-30-310-230 Life and Health ($25.00) to account 001-564-1-00-30-310-240 Workman's Compensation ($16.00). Reason: approved merit increase for Joyce Ivey, Welfare by Board of County Commissioners, April 3, 1984.

FAIRGROUNDS

Please transfer $60.00 from account 001-574-1-00-18-050-400 Travel and Per Diem to account 001-574-1-00-18-050-421 Postage. Reason: over expended.

Please transfer $2,800.00 from account 001-574-1-00-18-050-463 Building/Grounds Maintenance to account 001-574-1-00-18-050-620 Buildings. Reason: balance due on repair of buildings.

LAW ENFORCEMENT

Please transfer $3,000.00 Contingency Reserve to account Education - Sheriff. Reason:

HEALTH SERVICES

Please transfer $2,000.00 Contingency Reserve to account Care. Reason: over expended.

MEDICAL EXAMINER

Please transfer $l,OOO.OO from account 111-527-1-00-30-050-319 Other Professional Services to account 111-527-1-00-30-050-420 Transportation. Reason: over expended

CIRCUIT COURT BAILIFFS

Please transfer $25.00 from account 001-516-1-00-52-020-210 Social Security Matching to account 001-516-1-00-52-020-240 Workman's Compensation. Reason: over expended.

BUILDING AND ZONING

Please transfer $3,500.00 to account 001-524-1-00-18-030-510 Office Supplies from account 001-524-1-00-18-030-462 ($1,500.00) Equipment Maintenance, account 001-524-1-00-18-030-521 ($2,000.00) Fuel and Lubricants. Reason: over expended.

MOSQUITO CONTROL

Please transfer $1,500.00 to account 116-562-1-00-29-110-520 Operating Supplies from account 116-562-1-00-29-110-523 Chemicals. Reason: over expended.

LANDFILL

Please transfer $15,000.00 to account 420-534-l-00-18-630- 40 Contractual Services from account 420-534-1-00-18-630-640 Machinery and Equipment. Reason: over expended.

Please transfer $2,000.00 to account 420-534-1-00-18-630-312 Legal Services from account 420-534-1-00-18-630-521 Fuel & Lubricants. Reason: over expended.

Please transfer $20,500.00 to account 420-534-l-00-18-630- 40 Contractual Services from account 420-534-l-00-18-630-349 Other Contractual Services. Reason: to transfer balance from #349 to #340.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the recommendation of Mr. Watkins and authorized Mr. Willett, County Administrator, within his division/departments, the control of line item transfers and that any Contingency expenditures be presented to the Board for approval.

PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA SUBDIVISIONS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board granted preliminary approval of the construction plans for Lake Saunders Acres Subdivision.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and. carried unanimously, the Board awarded Project No. 8-84, #5-7528 Emeralda Island Road, to Hewitt Contracting Company, Inc., in the amount of $232,030.80, low bid.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of a Holmes Wrecker for the Public Works Department in an amount not to exceed $3,500.00.

PUBLIC WORKS/ROADS, COUNTY & STATE

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved the request from the Public Works Department to double-surface treat approximately 3,000 feet of Hook Street, #3-1436 west of U.S. 27 and the clay portion of of Cabin Street, #2-4906A which is approximately 3,000 feet.

Commr. Smoak declared a conflict of interest and did not participate in the discussion or the vote as he has property interests in the area.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following payments to Hewitt Contracting Company, Inc.:

1. Final payment on Project No. 2-84, Rainey Road, Walton Heath Avenue, Division Street and Evergreen Court, in the amount of $66,842.92. (Revenue Sharing Funds)

2. Final payment on Project No. SA-14, Coronado/Somerset Drive and Coronado Drive South, in the amount of $84,912.26. (Special Assessment and County)

RESOLUTIONS/SIGNS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request for a 35 m.p.h. speed limit on Lakeview Drive, #l-7307.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/LANDFILLS

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved to purchase contour aerials of the Astatula Landfill from Abrams in the amount of $2,799.20, low bid.

APPOINTMENTS/CODE VIOLATIONS

The Board scheduled interviews for applicants applying for the real estate vacancy on the Code Enforcement Board for the first meeting in May.

DEEDS/ROADS COUNTY & STATE

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to release the following road reservations from the Department of Transportation on the following deed numbers:

#1246, Reserve 25 feet from the centerline of Edwards Road, #l-7009.

#1501, Reserve 33 feet from the centerline of Gottsche Avenue and Eustis Street. (City of Eustis

Department has letter from Eustis)

# 802, Reserve 30 feet from the centerline of Lake Drive and Lemon Street. (Pine Lakes area)

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ASSESSMENTS

Mr. Michael Willett, County Administrator, addressed the Board to discuss the request for approval to hire a consultant to do a drainage study of The Springs. He informed the Board that the lien assessment project has been an on going project for two years . He stated that the project had been released for bids by a design build contract. He further stated that under the new regulations of the St. Johns River Water Management District a permit would be required and that the contractors did not make any provisions to handle the water situation. He stated that the Public Works Department was recommending the bid be thrown out.

Mr. Willett recommended the County hire a consultant to assist the County in obtaining a permit. He stated that if a lien assessment goes through, the cost of the consultant would be added to the assessment that is to be paid by the property owners. He further stated that if a lien assessment did not go through, then the County would have to bear the cost.

The Board postponed any further discussion until this afternoon.

RECESS & REASSEMBLY

At 12:00 Noon the Chairman announced the Board would recess

for lunch. The Board reconvened at 2:00 P.M. for the remainder of the Public Works Agenda.

PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA

ROAD CLOSINGS - An Alley in Mount Plymouth First Addition

Petition #343

Ms. Allen, Sorrento, addressed the Board objecting to the road closing as she would have no access into the rear portion of her property. Upon looking at the map, it was pointed out that the property of Ms. Allen would not be affected upon the closing of the alley.

It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the March 27, 1984 and April 3, 1984, editions of the Sentinel Star, Lake Little Sentinel.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the vacation of an al ley in Block D in Mount Plymouth, First Addition in Plat Book 10, Page 3 and located between Lots 18 through 26, as recorded in the Public Records o f Lake County, Florida, for Jordan M. Iserman, by E. L. Teuton, as per petition No. 343.

ROAD CLOSINGS - Robert D. Road/Laurel Lea Subdivision

Petition #344

No one present wished to discuss this request for road vacation with the Board.

It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the March 27, 1984 and April 3, 1984, editions of the Sentinel Star Lake Little Sentinel.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the vacation of that portion of Robert D. Road located between part of Lot 14 and Lot 15 in Laurel Lea Subdivision, Plat Book 17, Page 21, as recorded in the Public Records of Lake County, Florida, for J. F. Goldthrope, as per Petition No. 344.

ROAD CLOSINGS - Second Street/Okahumpka Subdivision

Petition-#345

No one present wished to discuss the road vacation with the

Board.

It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the March 27, 1984 and April 3, 1984, editions of the Sentinel Star, Lake Little Sentinel.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the vacation of that portion of Second Street between Block G and Block H in Okahumpka Subdivision in Section 15, Township 20 South, Range 24 East, in Lake County, Florida, for Rex Dixon, as per Petition No. 345.

ROAD CLOSINGS - Block 41/Plat of Higley - Petition #346

No one present wished to discuss the road vacation with the Board.

It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the March 27, 1984 and April 3, 1984 editions of the Sentinel Star, Lake Little Sentinel.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the vacation of a part of Block 41 in the Plat of Higley in Section 3, Township 18 South, Range 25 East, in Lake County, Florida, for James M. Wilkerson, as per Petition No. 346.

ROAD CLOSINGS - Plat of Lincoln Park Subdivision -Petition

#347

Mr. Emery Owens, Eustis, addressed the Board and stated that he did not object to the road closing, but he would like to see Kennedy Avenue also closed. The Board informed Mr. Owens that Kennedy Avenue would have to be advertised before the Board could consider closing the street.

Mr. Robert Cyrus, attorney representing the petitioners, was

present to discuss the request with the Board.

It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the March 27, 1984 and April 3, 1984 editions of the Sentinel Star, Lake Little Sentinel.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the vacation of the plat of Lincoln Park Subdivision except for Kennedy Avenue, Plat Book 9, Page 79, as recorded in the Public Records of Lake County, Florida, for David A. and Evelyn J. Rider, by Harbeck Realty Company, as per Petition No. 347.

ROAD CLOSINGS - Permission to Advertise

Petition #348 - Road/Groveland Farms

No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board granted permission to advertise the vacating of that portion of an unnamed road lying between Tracts 2 and 3, 14 and 15, and 18 and 19 in the Plat Book 2, Page 10 in Section 5, Township 23 South, Range 25 East, Lake County, Florida, for Libby M. Gibbs, as per Petition No. 348.

Petition #349 - Portions of the Plat of Conant

No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board granted permission to advertise the vacating of portions of the Plat of Conant as recorded in the Public Records of Sumter County, Florida, in the north l/2 of Section 8, Township 18 South, Range 24 East, in Lake County, Florida, for Orange Blossom Hills, Inc., by Fred Morrison, as per Petition No. 349.

Petition #350 - Portion& Emeralda Avenue

No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board granted permission to advertise the vacating a portion of Emeralda Avenue lying between Lots 4 and 5, Block 1; and Lots 1 and 8, Block 2, according to the Plat of Lisbon, as recorded in Plat Book 4, page 7, Lake County, Florida, by Martha J. Josefczyk, as per Petition No. 350.

Petition #351 - Washington Heights Subdivision

No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board granted permission to advertise the vacating of all of Block 1-A and the south 222.27 feet of Block l-B, and the unnamed road between the Block 1-A and l-B, of Washington Heights Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 10, Page 48, Lake County, Florida, by Donna H. Brown and Kenneth Mazik, as per Petition No. 351.

ASSESSMENTS/ROADS, COUNTY & STATE

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the following roads in Sorrento Ranchos and Penlan Park into the County maintenance system:

1. Coronado/Sommerset Drive #4-4083

2. South Coronado Drive #4-4083A

ASSESSMENTS

Mr. 0. M. Cockes, Leesburg, was present to discuss the request to put Jackson Road, Golfview Special Assessment Project out for bid.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved to put Golfview Subdivision -Jackson Road Special Assessment Project out for bid.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried, the Board approved to put Hilltop Subdivision, Unit II - Oak Avenue and Lakeland Street Special Assessment Project out for bid.

Commr. Deems was not present for the vote.

PUBLIC WORKS

Mr. Jack Banning, Leesburg, addressed the Board in regards to certain roads in Groveland Farms Plat. He requested that the County road policies be waived and that the property owners be allowed to clay the roads instead of having them paved. He stated that his clients would like to sell the tracts as they are presently recorded. He stated that in order to sell the lots the roads needed to be improved. He further stated that his clients would like to set up a property owner's association where the property owners would maintain the roads. He informed the Board that there are potentially 48 tracts and that the cost to pave the roads would be prohibitive.

Discussion occurred regarding closing the roads and then the roads being reopened as private roads.

Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated that unless a variance is approved, the roads would have to be paved to County standards. He also stated that if the tracts were combined into 40-acre tracts, the road would not have to be paved as it is exempt from the Subdivision Regulations.

Mr. Banning informed the Board that he would apply for a variance.

BUILDING DEPARTMENT

Mr. Charles Taylor, Building Official, addressed the Board to discuss unification of inspections. He presented the Board with a building checklist, inspection sheet, and swimming pool checklist. Jerry Sexton, Planning & Zoning Coordinator, stated that the checklists would go into effect May 1, 1984. He informed the Board that the checklist was basically taken from the Southern Building Codes. He further informed the Board that the Home-builders have received the lists for their review.

RESOLUTIONS/ROADS, COUNTY & STATE

Mr. Michael Willett, County Administrator, addressed the Board to discuss the Resolution adopted by the Board on March 6, 1984, regarding "NO Parking" signs on C-435 in front of Oak Springs Mobile Home Park. He stated that the Resolution was not explicit and that the Resolution should be amended to place "No Parking" signs on both sides of the road in front of Oak Springs Mobile Home Park.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and

carried unanimously, the Board approved to amend Resolution

1984-12 to place "NO Parking" signs on both sides of the road in

front of Oak Springs Mobile Home Park.

COUNTY PROPERTY

Mr. Willett, County Administrator, addressed the Board to discuss the sale of surplus parcels of land. He presented the Board with a copy of the legal notice and a list of the 20 parcels. The Board discussed revisions of the language in the legal notice.

Mr. Willett informed the Board of the surplus parcel of land located near the Leesburg Airport which was not listed on the original list with the other twenty (20) parcels even though there was an appraisal for the property. Mr. Watkins, Clerk, recommended that the parcel of land be sold at the same time as the other parcels of land, to avoid any criticism. Mrs. Kathy McDonald, Public Works, stated that an appraisal had been done in April on the property in Leesburg, and another appraisal could be done. It was the feeling of the Board that another appraisal should be done and that it should be sold at another sale.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the disposal of the surplus parcels of land, as listed on the revised list dated 9-83 and as presented by Mr. Willett, and that public notice be given for acceptance of bids for those parcels of land.

Dicussion occurred regarding placing a separate advertisement in the main part of the newspaper informing the public that further information regarding the parcels of land is located in the legal section of the newspaper, and if they have any further questions, those interested can contact the Public Works Department.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved to place a separate advertisement in the main part of the newspaper directing the public's attention to the legal section and referring them to the Public Works Department for further information.

PUBLIC WORKS

Mr. Michael Willett, County Administrator, informed the Board that a letter had been received by Commr. Burhans concerning the roads in Royal Trails. He stated that Mr. Benedum, Public Works Coordinator, went out and looked at the road. He stated that there are potholes in portions of the road which was double surface treated in 1976. He further stated that the road would be repaired and that communication would be made with the person who wrote the letter.

PUBLIC WORKS

Mr. Michael Willett, County Administrator, addressed the Board with a request to remove approximately 30 trees at the Austin Giles American Legion Post #21 in Umatilla. He stated that there were possibly three or four trees that needed to be removed,.but he did not feel all the trees needed t o be removed. He informed the Board that this is County property which is leased to the Legion Post. He stated that there was one large tree that would have to be contracted out.

Mr. Willett stated that Mr. Benedum, Public Works Coordinator, would review the situation and would remove the trees which need to be removed due to the dangerous situation that might exist, subject to the approval of Mr. Willett.

BIDS/OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

Mr. Willett, County Administrator, recommended to the Board that the bids received for the Astor Boat Ramp Renovation be rejected. He stated that he would come back to the Board with a recommendation whether to rebid the project or to accept quotes.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board rejected the bids received on the Astor Boat Ramp Renovation and referred the project back to the Purchasing Department to solicit bids from specific builders.

PUBLIC WORKS

Mr. Michael Willett, County Administrator, addressed the Board in regards to the operation of a refuse business that does not have a County franchise. He stated that Mike's Refuge does not have a County franchise. He recommended that the Board authorize him to pursue the matter through the State Attorney's Office in order to bring Mike's Refuge into compliance with the County's solid waste ordinance.

Discussion occurred regarding placing the ordinance under the jurisdiction of the Code Enforcement Board.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to place Ordinance 1972-2 under the jurisdiction of the Code Enforcement Board.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ASSESSMENTS

Discussion continued regarding the request for approval to hire a consultant to do a drainage study of The Springs.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved, as this has been an ongoing project for the past two years, to extend the contract with Ted Wicks, to enable the County to get a permit from St. Johns River Water Management District and any other authority which might be necessary on The Springs project, at a cost not to exceed $3,300.00.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ANIMAL SHELTER

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of a dryer for the Animal Shelter at an approximate cost of $250.00.

COURTHOUSE

Mr. Willett, County Administrator, addressed the Board to discuss the location of the County Administrator's office. He stated that he felt that the space currently being used by the Private Industry Council would be suitable. He stated that he has estimated the cost of $64,000 for setting up a new office which would include three personnel and the necessary office equipment. He stated that the three personnel would be an administrative assistant, a secretary, and a secretary/receptionist. He further stated that the secretary/receptionist would be used for the Central Referral System.

Discussion occurred regarding the amount of space which would be needed on the Fourth Floor of the New Courthouse.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved to set up staff, consisting of two personnel--one secretary and one person to handle the Central Referral System, and to locate the County Administrator's office in the New Courthouse as recommended by the Building Committee.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board authorized that the funding needed to set up the County Administrator's office be found within the current budget and including, as a last resort, the Contingency Funds.

BONDS - MOBILE HOME

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the requests for the following 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. Warren J. Crane - Bassville Park Area - District #1

2. Elaine S. Wright - Okahumpka Area - District #2

BUDGETS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Federal Revenue

Sharing Calendar, Citizens Participation Timetable as presented by Mr. Watkins.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Tentative Budget Calendar for 1984-85.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Building Committee and approved the request from Sheriff Griffin to purchase two (2) radio consoles including installation and all related equipment from Bruce's Electronics in the amount of $16,475.00 with funds to be taken from the Sheriff's Office Contingency Fund.

COMMITTEES

Commr. Smoak reported to the Board on the last meeting of the Impact Fee Study Committee. He stated that the Committee wished to pursue a model ordinance for impact fees and present it to the Board for their review no later than June 1, 1984.

BUDGETS

Commr. Smoak addressed the Board in regards to developing some sort of direction on the budget for the upcoming year. He stated that it appears that the tax roll will be reduced no less than 10%. He further stated that the Board needed to be specific in their direction to the Department Heads indicating to them to be conservative in their budgets, on hiring new employees, and only to ask for consideration for new personnel if it is necessary to maintain level of service.

Mr. Willett, County Administrator, suggested that the ad valorem taxes be taken out of the Road & Bridge Fund and pass the additional 2c gas tax which the County is allowed.

Commr. Smoak requested that the County Administrator's Office determine the price of gasoline in Lake County as opposed to adjacent counties.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board directed Mr. Willett to indicate to the Department Heads, that due to an expected shortfall in the budget for 1984-85, new positions should not be considered in the budget, and this information be presented to the Constitutional Officers in a request form.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the County Administrator's Office to prepare alternative sources of Eunding open to the Board for their consideration which are not currently being used in the County.

MUNICIPALITIES/RESOLUTIONS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved a Resolution be sent to the City of Clermont commending them on their Centennial.

EDUCATION/RESOLUTIONS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the Board Members and the Clerk to sign the Resolution to Lake/Sumter Community College in regards to their participation in the "Brain Bowl".

There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 5:05 P.M.

GLENN C. BURHANS, CHAIRMAN

JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK

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4/17/84