A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MAY 15, 1984

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, May 15, 1984, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board of County Commissioners' 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.

Commr. Carson gave the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Smoak.

MINUTES

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr Smoak and carried, the Board approved the Minutes of May 8, 1984, as submitted Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.

COUNTY EMPLOYEES

On a motion by Commr. Smoak seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved merit increases for employees in the following departments as recommended and presented by Mr. Timmons, Director of Personnel:

Public Works

Landfill

Personnel

Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.

BONDS - CONTRACTOR

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

NEW

3034-84 Ron Huffstetler d/b/a Ronco of Ocala (Plumbing &

Electric)

4106-84 R & R Roofing, Inc., Richard Rogers (Roofing)

4114-84 Henry S. Mayer (Electrical Contractor)

4120-84 Jan Denelsbeck d/b/a Delight Electric (Electrical)

4122-84 Ronald L. Hart, Sr. (Residential Contractor)

4124-84 Mark A. Newman d/b/a Edwards Aluminum (Specialty - Aluminum)



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

Donnell Robert Sullivan Jett Riley

Paul M. Zinke

Additions

Pat Denman

COURTS-JUDGES

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Fall 1983 Term Bill for expenses incurred for Circuit Court work for the period of October 1, 1983, through April 30, 1984, in the amount of $38,295.00.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/INDIGENTS

On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of warrant #40272 through warrant #40549 for the following accounts:

General Revenue

Revenue Sharing

Mosquito Control

Aquatic Weed

Northwest Ambulance

Private Industry Council

Landfills

Special Assessments



Fine & Forfeiture

County Transportation Trust

Law Library

Northeast Ambulance

Section 8

Law Enforcement Trust Fund

Countywide Library The motion also included payment of the following Indigents: Irena James for Glorida Richardson $5O/May

David Martin for Margaret St. Onge $50/May

Perry Kelly for Mary Williams Campbell $5O/May

COUNTY PROPERTY

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the Chairman to sign the list of items to be deleted from the County's fixed assets for the month of May, 1984, as follows:

Prop. # Dept. Item Amount Reason

121 Surplus Steno Chair $ 5.00 To be junked

1342 Surplus Typewriter Table 25.95 To be junked

1768 Surplus Wooden Table 10.00 To be junked

3660 Surplus Posture Chair 25.00 To be junked

4008 Surplus Marble Arm Chair 5.00 To be junked

5887 Fairgrounds Folding Table 53.17 To be junked

5889 Fairgrounds Folding Table 53.77 To be junked

5891 Fairgrounds Folding Table 53.77 To be junked

5937 Animal Shelter Whirlpool Dryer 139.95 To be junked

7033 Surplus Boling Arm Chair 292 75 To be Junked

Total $664.96

COURTS-JUDGES/ZONING

On a motion by Commr Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the Satisfaction and Release of Judgment for Daisy Freeman Case #82-182-CA-01, in the amount of $47.00.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT/REPORTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Lake County Public Health Unit Financial Summary Report of July 1, 1983, through March 31, 1984.

REPOKTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously the Board acknowledged receipt of the

Distribution of Revenue, Traffic/Criminal Cases, for the week ending May 4, 1984, in the amount of $8,979 29.

APPOINTMENTS/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS

Commr. Windram addressed the Board to discuss the budget situation of the Mt. Plymouth Fire Control District. He stated that there will be a shortage of approximately $5,000 in their operating budget for the remainder of the year. He further stated that he and Mr. Willett, County Administrator, would be meeting with the Secretary of the Fire District to discuss the budget.

Commr. Windram further informed the Board that there are currently two vacancies on the Board. He stated that the Mount Plymouth Land Owners' League has recommended the appointments of Mr. Ralph Cerney and Mr. Jim Ellis.

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

carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation from the

Mount Plymouth Land Owners' League and approved appointment of Mr. Ralph Cerney and Mr. Jim Ellis to serve as Fire Commissioners for the Mount Plymouth Fire Control District.

AMBULANCES-HOSPITAL DISTRICTS/AUDITS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Schedules of Revenues and Expenses from Waterman Medical Center, Inc. Ambulance Operations for the years ending September 30, 1982 and 1983.

AUDITS/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Financial Statements from the Mount Plymouth Fire Control District for the year ending September 30, 1983.

PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL/APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS

Commr. Burhans informed the Board that he had received a memorandum from James R. Carson, Jr. submitting his resignation as a member on the Lake County Private Industry Council and the VLF-PIC, Inc.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the resignation of Commr. Carson from the Lake County Private Industry Council and the

VLF-PIC, Inc.

APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board reappointed Mrs. Barbara Manning and Mr. Charles Lovette to serve as Lake County's representatives on the Volusia-Lake-Flagler Private Industry Council,

OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

Commr. Burhans informed the Board that he had received a request from the VFW Post in Paisley to install a water line at the monument in McTureous Memorial Park. He stated that there is a building and a well on the public right-of-way. He further stated that the County vacated the public street and retained the use of the well for the park, and that the County is currently paying a sum of $25.00/year for the use of the water.

Commr. Burhans recommended approval of the request and stated that the VFW Post would be installing the lines.

Discussion occurred regarding a hold harmless agreement. Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated that there are forms which can be prepared.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the VFW Post in Paisley for the installation of the water lines to connect to the well that is located on a County maintained right- of-way in McTureous Memorial Park.

PUBLIC HEALTH/ORDINANCES

Commr. Burhans announced that the time had arrived for the public hearing in regards to the Lake County Health Department's denial in issuing a license to operate the Little Village Day Care Center, Inc.

Mr. Mark Edwards, Child Care Program Coordinator, Lake County Health Department; addressed the Board in regards to the alleged violations. He reviewed his memorandum, dated May 8, 1984, which enumerated the visits conducted by the Health Department during the period from November 28, 1983, through April 6, 1984. He stated that the violations found were roach infestation, immunizations not being up to date, and lack of adequate staffing. He informed the Board that the lack of adequate staffing, in the Department's opinion, was the most serious violation. He further stated that the Day Care Center was currently operating without a license.

Discussion occurred regarding the following staff ratio based upon direct supervision of children, as listed under Ordinance 1978-3:

Age of Children Ratio

Under 1 year of age 1 Certified person for 6 children

1 year of age 1 Certified person for 8 children

2 years of age 1 Certified person for 12 children

3 years of age 1 Certified person for 15 children

4 years of age 1 Certified person for 20 children

5 years of age 1 Certified person for 25 children

Commr. Smoak questioned if the Health Department had received complaints from parents of children that attend the day care center. Mr. Edwards stated that no written complaints had been received.

Discussion occurred regarding issuing temporary licenses. Mr. Edwards informed the Board that the facility was in good condition and that a provisional license was issued to Mrs. Little, owner of Little Village Day Care Center, Inc., in order to assist Mrs. Little to come into compliance with the Health Department.

Mrs. Judy Little addressed the Board to discuss the alleged violations. She presented the Board with a copy of a contract she had entered into with Certified Pest Control for pest control services. She also presented the Board with a copy of a memorandum sent to the parents in regards to physicals and immunizations and another memorandum to parents requesting that all children must have current physicals and immunizations updated. She stated that the first memo has always been in effect. The second memorandum further stated that if the children were not immunized by March 6, 1984 then the children would be terminated unless qualifications were met.

Mrs. Little submitted a petition to the Board from parents and concerned citizens requesting that the day care center be kept open.

Mr. Lonnie Strickland, Director of Health and Human Services, informed the Board that he had visited the day care center with Mr. Edwards on May 11, 1984. He stated that the center now has a locked container for all medications. He further stated that the Pest Control Service is limited as to what chemicals can be used around children. He stated that the sanitation appeared to be adequate. He further stated that there was evidence of past roach problems and that most of the roaches found during the inspection had just hatched.

Discussion occurred regarding options which are available to the Board. Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated that the Board could do the following:

1. Uphold the revocation of the license by the Health

Department.

2. Overturn the revocation of the Health Department and issue a license.



3. Postpone the case for 30-60 days in order for Mrs. Little to come into compliance.



Mr. Ford stated that Mrs. Little should request another

provisional license from the Health Department until the Board

makes a final decision.

Mr. Edwards stated that the Health Department would be willing to cooperate with Mrs. Little for the next 30 days.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board postponed final decision of this hearing until June 19, 1984, at 9:30 a.m. and suggested that Mrs. Little and the Health Department attempt to resolve the situation.

RESOLUTIONS/WATER AUTHORITY

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the following waterway speed sign resolutions as presented and recommended by Will Davis, Executive Director of Water Authority:

1. Slow Down Minimum Wake - Crooked River, between Lake Susan and Lake Louisa near Clermont.



2 Slow Down Minimum Wake - Venetian Village canal system, from the Apopka-Beauclair Canal.



3. Idle Speed No Wake - Twin Palms Canal from Lake Eustis

4. Idle Speed No Wake - Mid-Florida Lakes canals, from Haines Creek.



COMMUNICATIONS/CONTRACT, LEASES & AGREEMENTS

Mr. Michael Lisman, Cablevision Industries, addressed the Board to request a change in the requirements in regards to the number of hookups per strand mile. He informed the Board that his company is currently serving a 3 1/2 mile portion of the County through Highway 50.

He requested that the Board consider changing the requirements in the Cablevision contract to allow 50 hookups per strand mile instead of the 35 hookups which are presently required.

Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated that there would be no problem with changing the contract, but he felt it should be changed countywide.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request of Mr. Lisman, Cablevision Industries, to change the required hookups per strand mile.

ELECTIONS/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS

Mr. Dick Seuffert, Mid-Florida Lakes addressed the Board and read a letter from the Mid-Florida Lakes Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., in which they request the Board consider placing the fire referendum question on the November ballot in order to give the Mid-Florida Lakes residents, Precinct 9A, another opportunity to vote on the question.

Commr. Burhans informed the Board that Mrs. Stegall Supervisor of Elections, stated that it would be possible to place the ballot question only on the voting machines in Precinct 9A.

The Board discussed creating new fire districts and also discussed expanding the existing fire districts. Discussion occurred regarding the Mid-Florida Lakes Volunteer Fire Department becoming a sub-district of the Bassville Park Fire District with Mid-Florida Lakes being autonomous.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board referred the request from Mid-

Florida Lakes Volunteer Fire Department to Mr. Michael Willett, County Administrator, and Mr. Joe Stephany, Emergency Services Director, and directed them to meet with the representatives of Mid-Florida Lakes and with the representatives of the Bassville Fire District to determine a specific ballot question to be considered by the Board for placement on the ballot for the November election.

OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

Mr. Ralph Reeder, Astor, addressed the Board to discuss the situation at the Pearl Street Boat Ramp in Astor. He read a letter submitted to the Board dated May 11, 1984, protesting to the encroachment of private enterprise on a public facility. He presented the Board with a petition with a total of 290 signatures requesting that the boat ramp on Pearl Street be opened to its full 84 foot width, from old State Road 40 to the river, therefore giving the people full access to the public boat ramp. The petition also requested the Board consider the possibility of opening Pearl Street west of old State Road 40 for additional parking.

Mr. Reeder indicated in his letter that S & S Marina has deliberately and without concern for the public's welfare, restricted the right-of-way and use of the public boat ramp. The letter also indicated that Mr. Reeder had approached Mr. Tworcger, owner of S & S Marina, with two possible solutions:

1. By the dedication to Lake County, of 84' on the south side of his property and a boat ramp for public use in exchange for the Pearl Street facility

2. Mr. Tworcger purchase an 84' parcel on the St. John's River and a boat ramp dedicated to Lake County for public use in exchange for the Pearl Street facility

Mr. Reeder requested the Board exercise their responsibility to the public and instruct that all encroachment be removed on the 84' right-of-way and the boat ramp. He also requested the Board eliminate the paragraph on page thirty-one of the land use plan dealing with the closing of Pearl Street.

Mr. Reeder presented the Board with a copy of a letter from the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission to Commr. Windram in which the Fish Commission states that they feel that improving the Butler Street boat ramp in exchange for closing the Pearl Street boat ramp is not an equal trade-off to area boaters and fishermen. The letter also stated that if the Pearl Street boat ramp was closed, it should be replaced by another waterfront access site on the St. John's River.

Mr. Michael C. Willett, County Administrator, addressed the Board regarding alleged code violations. He stated that the Code Enforcement Department was investigating the situation.

Mr. Zeb Osborne, Eustis, addressed the Board and stated that he was an occasional user of the main boat ramp in Astor. He stated that more ramps and parking space are needed in the area. He stated that he felt if the boat ramp was going to be closed, then the other boat ramp and the parking area should be expanded.

Mr. James Powell, Astor, addressed the Board and stated that he would like to see Pearl Street opened on the east for State Road 40 for business purposes, but not opened for a public boat ramp.

Mr. Mort Aulls, attorney representing Mr. Tworcger, presented the Board with a petition of approximately 50 signatures requesting that the boat ramp be closed in order that Astor St. Johns Marine may provide protection for its property and customers The petition further requested that action be taken to improve the Butler Street ramp.

Mr. Hugh Williams, Astor, informed the Board that he would like to see the situation resolved. He stated that he felt that Mr. Tworoger had other property in the area that could be used for a boat ramp. He also informed the Board that he would be willing to dedicate his time, his services, and his business to assist in working out a solution.

Mrs. Elizabeth Wass de Crege, Astor addressed the Board regarding the principle of the situation. She stated that she felt the laws of Lake County should be abided by. It was noted that there were three issues being discussed today:

1. A potential code violation.

2. Public access to the water (Pearl Street and

Butler Street)

3. A private individual blocking a public access.

Mr. Willett informed the Board that there has not been a formal request made to close the Pearl Street Boat Ramp.

Mr. Schneider, Florida Game & Fresh Water Fish Commission, informed the Board that both of the ramps were built with federal monies. He stated that it is the policy of the Florida Game & Fresh Water Fish Commission that public accesses should be open to the public 24 hours a day. He stated that the Fish Commission would object to the closing of the boat ramp. He stated that if the boat ramp would be closed, then the Fish Commission would require that another ramp be opened on the river. He also stated that the Commission would not accept renovations to another boat ramp as a trade-off as it would leave only one access to the river.

Commr. Burhans informed the Board that he would appoint a

committee to study the problem and come back to the Board with

recommendations.

Commr . Burhans expressed his appreciation to those concerned with the Pearl Street boat ramp for attending the meeting.

RECESS & REASSEMBLY

At 12:15 p.m. the Chairman announced the Board would recess

for lunch. The Board reconvened at 1:50 p.m. for the Public Works

Agenda.

BUDGETS/COURTS-JUDGES/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

Judge Aulls, Administrative Judge of Lake County, addressed the Board to discuss courthouse security. He requested the Board consider the transfer of the court bailiffs, presently under Sheriff Griffin, to the supervision of the Administrative Judge and recommended that the transfer take place immediately, and that the funds be transferred from the Sheriff's budget to the Judge's budget. He informed the Board that a committee consisting of Commr. Deems, Sheriff Griffin, Mr. Watkins, Clerk, Chris Giachetti, Administrative Assistant to Sheriff Griffin, and himself had met and recommended the following:

1. Night and weekend security personnel for the courthouse.

2 . Court bailiffs be able-bodied and police-certified.

3 . The total number of court bailiffs be increased to 7,

2 of whom it is recommended be uniformed, armed and stationed in highly visible locations in the courthouse.



Judge Aulls recommended that the court bailiffs be answerable to the respective judges, and should be administered by the Administrative Judge of Lake County under the direct supervision of the Chief Bailiff, and with the consent of the Sheriff.

Discussion occurred regarding the amount of funding that would be necessary should the recommendations be implemented. Judge Aulls indicated that there would be approximately an additional cost of $35,000 to $40,000 per year.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved in concept the request of Judge Aulls to transfer the funds that presently exist in the Sheriff's Budget to the Administrative Judge's Budget and instructed Judge Aulls and Mr. Watkins to come back to the Board on June 5, 1984, to present the exact figures on the cost of the new personnel.

PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA

ROAD CLOSINGS - Unnamed Road_in Groveland Farms- Petition #348

No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board. Mr. Willett, County Administrator, stated that he would recommend approval of the closing, subject to the petitioner granting a drainage easement.

It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the April 24, 1984, and May 3, 1984 editions of the Sentinel Star, Little Lake Sentinel

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the vacation of that portion of an unnamed road lying between Tracts 2 and 3; 14 and 15; and 18 and 19 in the Plat of Groveland Farms, recorded in 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, subject to the petitioner granting the County a drainage easement.

ROAD CLOSINGS - Plat of Conant - Petition #349

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

It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the April 24, 1984 and May 3, 1984 editions of the Sentinel Star, Lake Little Sentinel.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the vacation 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.

Mr. McNeil, who is an adjoining property owner, addressed the Board and stated that he is in the process of leasing or selling the back portion of his property. He further stated should the vacation be approved, then the people would have no access to their property.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved to reconsider the action taken on Petition No. 349.

Mr. Fred Morrison, petitioner, was present to discuss the request with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the vacation of portions of the Plat of Conant, as per Petition No. 349 and that the 66 ft. road that exists between the property and the property to the north be eliminated from the request in order for it to be used for right-of-way.

ROAD CLOSINGS - Portion of Emeralda Avenue - Petition #350

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

It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the April 24, 1984 and May 3, 1984 editions of the Sentinel Star, Lake Little Sentinel.

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

ROAD CLOSINGS - Washington Heights Subdivision - Petition #351

Mr. Michael Willett, County Administrator, addressed the Board and stated that a letter had been received from Mr. Craven. It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the April 24, 1984 and May 3, 1984 editions of the Sentinel Star Lake Little Sentinel.

Mr. John Merritt, attorney representing Mr. and Mrs. Robert Evans, addressed the Board objecting to the road closing. He stated that he felt that the petitioners were requesting the road closing due to neighborhood disputes. He stated that Mr. Mazik has placed a semi-trailer, a dumpster, and trees in front of the Evans' home. He requested that the Board deny the request or attach a condition to the vacation that the semi-trailer, dumpster and trees be moved at least 1,000 feet from all existing residences.

Mr. Joe Bradner addressed the Board and stated that he did not have any objections to the road closing, but he was concerned with the location of the semi-trailer, the dumpster, and the trees.

Ml-. Ken Mazik, petitioner, addressed the Board to discuss the request. He stated that he purchased the semi-trailer to transport hay back and forth on his property. He stated that he wanted to use the entire property as a farm. He further stated that the trees were removed from the right-of-way in order to build a road.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board denied the request to vacate all of Block 1-A and the south 222.21 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.

Commr. Smoak voted "NO" because he felt the Board was addressing a personal dispute instead of the request.

ROAD CLOSINGS - PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE - Petition #352

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

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board granted permission to advertise for the vacation of portions of unnamed roads in Blocks 27 and 28 in the unrecorded Plat of Higley, Section 2, Township 18 South, Range 25 East, Lake County, Florida, for Ryburn W. Huddleston, as per Petition No. 352.

AMBULANCES-HOSPITAL DISTRICTS

Mr. Robert Moore, Director of Emergency Medical Services, Leesburg Regional Medical Center, addressed the Board requesting the Board declare an ambulance, used in the Northwest Ambulance District, as surplus and approve the sale of the vehicle.

Mr. Ford, County Attorney, suggested that the vehicle might be used by the Medical Examiner to transport bodies. He stated that the Board needed to be sure that there were no federal or state grant funds involved prior to the sale. He recommended the Board refer the request to Mr. Watkins, Clerk, and Mr. Don Peroddy for further review.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board declared the 1976 Dodge van type ambulance as surplus and referred the request to Mr. Watkins to review the procedure of selling the vehicle to make sure there are not any problems with selling the vehicle if it was obtained with either federal or state grant funds, and to report back to the Board with a recommendation.

ADDESSMENTS/PUBLIC WORKS

Mr. Michael Willett, County Administrator, addressed the Board to discuss the request from residents in Forest Ridge

Subdivision for a mandatory lien assessment to pave their roads. He stated that the majority of the lots do not have homes on them. He informed the Board that 25 residents out of 140 signed the petition.

Mrs. Joel Skinner, Forest Ridge Subdivision, addressed the Board and read a letter describing the conditions of the roads. She requested assistance from the Board in improving their roads.

Mrs. Church, Forest Ridge Subdivision, suggested that if the County could not do the entire assessment, that they do a portion of the project.

Mr. Charlie Burgess, Forest Ridge Subdivision, addressed the Board and stated that his son has just bought two acres and that he would be willing to participate in the lien assessment.

It was the feeling of the Board that they could not approve a mandatory lien assessment due to the small percentage of residents requesting the lien assessment.

Commr. Burhans expressed the Board's appreciation on the efforts of the residents in attempting to get a lien assessment for the improvements of their roads.

SUBDIVISIONS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board granted preliminary approval of the construction plans for Vi-Brod Subdivision.

Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROADS, COUNTY & STATE/SIGNS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved to purchase two (2) controllers for the traffic light at McDonalds and at Radio Road and US 441 for a per unit cost of $2,245.00 (total cost of $4,490.00).

Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.

CONTRACTS I LEASES & AGREEMENTS/WATER AUTHORITY

On a motion by Commr Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the Joint Funding Agreement between Lake County, Water Authority, and the U. S. Geological Survey.

Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS

Mr. Michael C. Willett, County Administrator, addressed the Board and requested permission to purchase test stand equipment and tools necessary for the repair of electronic ignition, air conditioning and carburetion in automotive equipment in an amount not to exceed $6,000.00.

Commr. Smoak made a motion, which was seconded by Commr.

Carson to approve the purchase of the test stand equipment and the necessary tools.

Commrs. Deems and Burhans voted "No".

Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS

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

carried, the Board approved the following payments:

1. Final payment to Trac Roadbuilders, Inc., for Project #4-84, Stuckey Road and Maxwell Avenue in the amount of $59 022.00 (Revenue Sharing and Special Assessment).



2. Partial payment to Hewitt Contracting Company, Inc., for Project No. 6-84, Wiygul Road in the amount of $98,757.94 (Revenue Sharing).



3. Partial payment to Hewitt Contracting Company, Inc., for Project No. 8-84 Emeralda Island Road in the amount of $49,378.50 (Revenue Sharing).



4. Final payment to Superior Asphalt Company, Inc., for Project No. SA-17 Joleen Drive in the amount of $13,683.30 (Special Assessment).



Commrs. Smoak and Windram were not present for the vote.

PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the following one-time maintenance:

1. Kevin Hanley - North Road - $35.00

2. Howard E. Brown - Lady Lake Boulevard - $720.00

Commrs. Smoak and Windram were not present for the vote.

DEEDS/ROADS COUNTY & STATE

On a motion by Commr Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried the Board accepted the following Right-of-Way Deeds:

1. Robert Nacke - Radio Road, #l-5433

2. L. F. C., Inc. - Radio Road, #l-5433

3. John R. and Carolyn S. Morgan - Lake Norris Road, #4-7187

Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.

DEEDS/ROADS COUNTY & STATE

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board accepted a conveyance of property in Golden Heights Subdivision to Lake County to be used for public right-of-way.

DEEDS/ROADS,COUNTY & STATE

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to release the following road reservations from the Department of Transportation for the following Murphy Act Deeds:

#1522, Reserve 25 feet from the centerline of Ocklawaha

Drive, #l-5639.

#2695, Reserve 25 feet from the centerline of Deal Drive,

#4-4288.

# 802, Reserve 30 feet from the centerline of Jay Street

(Pine Lakes area).

# 860, Reserve 5 feet for an unnamed road along the east

side of the property.

#1486, Reserve 25 feet from centerline of Division

Street (South of Astatula).

RESOLUTIONS/SIGNS/ROADS, COUNTY & STATE

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to post a 25 m.p.h. speed limit on Maxwell Avenue, #2-1606A.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/POLLUTION CONTROL

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to reimburse David Rosenau, Pollution Control Department, $48.00 for meals and mileage for attending a two-day course in Noise Control sponsored by Hillsborough County Environmental Protection Commission in Tampa on April 30, and May 1, 1984.

ASSESSMENTS/ROADS, COUNTY & STATE/RESOLUTIONS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the following roads into the County maintenance system:

1. Joleen Drive, #4-5571

2. Maxwell Avenue, #2-1606A

BONDS - MOBILE HOME

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

carried unanimously, the Board postponed the request of Roy and

Ruth Uhlmann - Sunnyside Area - District #l, for a mobile home

bond.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved renewal of the following bonds, and approved cancellation of the following bonds:

Renewal

Donald and Mildred Tunstall - Sorrento Area - District #4

Cancellations

Albert Soper

Dennis Spinabella

Jerome Andrews

PUBLIC WORKS

Mr. Michael C. Willett, County Administrator, addressed the Board to discuss Castle Hill Subdivision. He stated that in 1979 the Subdivision was approved and the Board had required the property owners pave the road to the entrance of the Subdivision. He informed the Board that the Subdivision is located south of Highway 50.

Mr Willett stated that the Board approved for the roads to be built in the existing clay roads as there was no right-of-way and the property owner was unable to obtain any right-of-way.

Mr. Willett explained that since 1979, the Subdivision has changed owners.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board reaffirmed action taken in 1979 and approved for the property owner to build a road to the entrance of Castle Hill Subdivision in the existing clay road.

PUBLIC WORKS/ROADS, COUNTY & STATE

Mr. Michael C. Willett, County Administrator addressed the Board to discuss the optional gas tax. He recommended the Board adopt the full four cents. He stated that with the adoption of the gas tax, the ad valorem tax which is currently going into the Road & Bridge Account can be eliminated from the Road & Bridge Account in the Public Works Department budget. He stated that if the Board wanted to pursue the optional gas tax, the cities would have to be contacted, and a resolution would have to be adopted prior to July 1, 1984.

RECESS & REASSEMBLY

At 4:15 p.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would recess and reconvene at 4:20 p.m.

PUBLIC WORKS/ROADS, COUNTY & STATE

Discussion continued regarding the optional gas tax.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board authorized Mr. Willett, County Administrator to pursue discussions with the cities on the implementation of the two cents optional gas tax with provisions, first, that the ad valorem property taxes now being levied to support road and bridge, be reduced to the barest minimum; and secondly, that the cities be approached under the existing gas tax distribution formula for the collection of ad valorem taxes for road and bridge within the cities using as a percentage basis, the average return of the cities over the last three years, and report back to the Board as soon as possible.

Commr. Burhans voted "No".

FAIRGROUNDS

Mr. Michael Willett, County Administrator, addressed the Board to discuss the request from the Lake County Fair Association, Inc., for the total use of the Lake County Fairgrounds from March 15 through April 20, 1985, to be used for the sole purpose of the Lake County Fair. Mr. Willett stated that he had spoken with Mr. Bainter and that Mr. Bainter has agreed to drop the wording "total use" from the agreement. He also agreed to work with the County on an agreement as to when the County could utilize the Fairgrounds when it was not in use by the Fair Association. He stated that he did not have any objections to the fair being held within those dates.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PLANNING

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the travel request for Babara Landwehr, Planning Department, to attend the Annual Planning and Zoning Conference sponsored by Florida International University and the State Association of County Planning and Zoning Directors, in Tampa, Florida, May 16, through May 18, 1984, at an estimated cost of $282.00.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the payment of $25.00 for annual dues to the Florida City and County Management Association for Michael Willett, County Administrator.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS

The Board discussed the request from Mr. Willett, County Administrator, to purchase test stand equipment and tools necessary for the repair of electronic ignition, air conditioning, and carburetion in automotive equipment in an amount not to exceed $6,000.00. It was noted that the vote taken earlier was a 2-2 vote.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board denied the request to purchase test stand equipment and the necessary tools.

Commrs. Carson and Smoak voted "No".

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Sheriff Griffin for monies in the amount of $419.00, to reimburse the Lake County Sheriff's Department for sending Lt. J.R. Swails to the Ethical Hypnosis Training Center of Florida in Orlando, held May 4, 5, and 6.

COMMITTEES

Commr . Burhans informed the Board that the Tourist Development Council had met and approved a positive recommendation to the Board towards the resort tax referendum and that the resort tax revenues be used for land acquisition and planning for an exhibition hall and auditorium to be situated on enough land to provide for future expansion that could include a sports complex and other entertainment facilities.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board adopted in principle the actions and recommendations made by the Tourist Development Council.

COMMITTEES/MEETINGS

Commr. Smoak informed the Board that the Impact Fee Study Committee would be meeting on May 30, 1984, and that Dr. Juergensmyer would address the Committee to discuss specific approaches in regards to roads and law enforcement.

LANDFILLS

Mr. Ford, County Attorney, informed the Board that complaints had been received regarding the landfill attracting packs of wild dogs.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board referred the complaints to Mr. Willett, County Administrator, for further research to eliminate the dogs.

JAILS

Mr. Ford, County Attorney, informed the Board that Mr. Masiello is no longer in partnership with Reynolds, Hills & Smith, the firm conducting the jail study. He stated that Reynolds, Hills & Smith has contracted with Mr. Masiello to complete the study. He stated that the Jail Task Force Committee has been looking into the situation. He further stated that the Committee has requested that a liaison with Reynolds, Smith & Hills be present for the remainder of the study.

Mr. Watkins, Clerk, informed the Board that he received a report from a mechanical engineer who was present with Mr. Masiello at the last Jail Task Force Study Committee Meeting. He stated that the engineer indicated that the physical plant of the jail is in good condition under the Florida Statute pertaining to fire safety codes, and pertaining to mechanical codes, with the exception of the lighting.

Mr. Ford stated that the building does not meet code, but unless it is changed, the County is not in violation of the code because the building is old. He stated that it would cost approximately $200,000 in order to meet the present codes.

There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

Glenn C. Burhans, Chairman

James C. Watkins, Clerk

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