A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JULY 24, 1984

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in special session on Tuesday, July 24, 1984, at 5:05 p.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.; C. A. "Lex" Deems; Claude E . Smoak, Jr.; and Thomas J Windram Others present were: Michael C. Willett, County Administrator; Robert L. Wilson, Finance Director; Bill LeHeup, Senior Clerk; Donald Smalt, Director of Administrative Services; Christopher Ford, County Attorney; and Toni M. Austin, Secretary.

BUDGETS

At 5.05 p.m. the Chairman announced that the advertised time had arrived for the Public Hearing to determine the use of the

Revenue Sharing Funds for the Fiscal Year 1984-85.

Robert Wilson, Finance Director, informed the Board that the County has received the certification of taxable values and that the Countywide required millage rate is 3.212. Mr. Wilson requested permission to advise Ed Havill, Property Appraiser, of the millage rate and of the tentative budget hearing scheduled for September 11, 1984.

Commr. Smoak clarified that the Road and Bridge millage has been removed from the Road and Bridge Fund and placed into the General Fund and the 2c gas tax will make up the Road and Bridge millage that has been removed

On a motion by Commr Carson: seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved a tentative millage rate of 3.272 for the Fiscal Year 1984-85.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously the Board approved a tentative millage rate of 1 mill for the Northeast Hospital District Fund for the Fiscal Year 1984-85.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved a tentative millage rate of .292 for the Northeast Ambulance District Fund for the Fiscal Year 1984-85.

On a motion by Commr Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved a tentative millage rate of 412 for the Northwest Ambulance District Fund for the Fiscal Year 1984-85.

Discussion occurred regarding the South Lake Ambulance District going to 2 mills.

Nadine Foley, Umatilla, appeared before the Board in behalf of herself and Dawn Yancey, President of the Umatilla Library Board, to request that a portion of the Revenue Sharing Fund be allocated to the Countywide Library Fund.

Carl Waller, President of the Shockley Hills Volunteer Fire Department requested that a portion of the Revenue Sharing Fund be allocated to construct a central Countywide Communications System for all fire departments. Mr. Waller discussed an article in the Tampa Tribune regarding a nuclear crisis plan in Hillsborough County and the idea of 300,000 people evacuating to Lake County.

Gina Swartz appeared before the Board and expressed her appreciation to the County for keeping the cyclists and waters safe during the July 4, 1984, triathalon. Ms. Swartz recommended that a portion of the Revenue Sharing Fund be used to construct bike paths

Mr. T. H. Poole, President of the Tri-City NAACP, appeared before the Board and requested that the Board consider hiring a consulting firm to chart a single-member district plan to be approved within one year and to be ready for the 1986 election. Mr. Poole also requested that the Board consider paving Hollywood extension behind the Eustis Middle School He discussed the black community not getting their fair share of employment within the County.

Commr. Smoak requested that whenever a committee is formed or an opening is available on that committee that the black community select someone to present themselves to the County Commissioners for consideration.

Mr. Sam Carroll, Dona Vista, appeared before the Board and stated that he was 100% for the Revenue Sharing Fund being used for the improvement of roads, but discussed the problem of dump trucks hauling 27 yards of sand and abusing the construction of the roads. Mr. Carroll suggested that the haulers carry lighter loads. He also requested that part of the Fund be allocated to the small fire departments that are trying to establish

themselves.

Janet French, Umatilla, member of the Lake County Library Board, appeared before the Board and requested that a portion of the Revenue Sharing Fund be allocated to the Lake County Library Board.

Carol Gormley, North Central Florida Health Planning Council, appeared before the Board and presented the background of the Council. Ms. Gormley requested that approximately $5,500 be allocated to the Council from the Revenue Sharing Fund in order to help put the Council's plan into action.

Mr. Wilson informed the Board that he had received several calls during the week regarding allocating a portion of the Revenue Sharing Funds for bike paths and obtaining the railroad right-of-way.

Mr. Willett stated that he has been corresponding with the Seaboard Coastline Railroad regarding the right-of-way, but their answers are vague regarding their plans. At this time the Board instructed Mr. Willett to stay in contact with them.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to reaffirm their interest in the abandoned railroad right-of-way, and that the Board stay in communication with the railroad department indicating interest in those specific areas joining Highway 441 and those areas where other County properties exist, including the parking areas.

Mr. Wilson informed the Board that a tentative budget hearing has been scheduled for September 11, 1984, at 5:05 p.m. and the final budget hearing for September 25, 1984, at 5:05 p.m.

GRANTS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to hear the petitioners for the Community Services Trust Fund Grant so that the time frame can be met.

It was noted that all of those agencies which have previously participated in the Grant have been notified. Mr. Tom Barford, Leesburg, Lake County Council on Aging, appeared before the Board and requested an extension on time to prepare the application for the Grant, which he stated is due this evening.

Mr. Carl Hammons appeared before the Board and presented an explanation for the delay in the processing of the Trust Fund. Discussion occurred regarding the applications having to be postmarked no later than August 1st. It was the feeling of the Board that the allocation of $10,707 had to be made before that time. At this time Mr. Barfield requested that $5,000 or any part thereof be allocated to the Lake County Council on Aging.

Dr. Carol Myers, H.A V.E.N., Inc., appeared before the Board and presented the background of the program. At this time Dr Myers requested that $4,000 be allocated from the Trust Fund to H.A.V.E.N., Inc.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved that $4,000 be allocated to H.A.V.E.N., Inc. from the Community Services Trust Fund Grant.

Commr. Carson voted "no".

Roanne Marino, Executive Director of Childhood Development Services, appeared before the Board and presented the background of this program.

Ms. Marino informed the Board that the Services were allocated $5,000 through a Community Block Grant earlier in the year. She stated that she has been informed by the Department of Community Affairs that Federal Block Grant monies can not be used as matching monies for other Federal programs. She further stated that the Department has requested that they start the process of switching from the Block Grant program to the Trust Fund program. She informed the Board that the Block Grant only calls for a 20% local match and the Trust Fund calls for a 100% local match. At this time Ms. Marino amended her original request of $6,000 to $3,000.

Ms. Marino stated that she would trade dollar for dollar, Trust Block Grant monies for Trust Fund monies, if it was possible

Discussion occurred regarding the legalities of trading dollar for dollar once the funds have been allocated.

Mr. B. R. Howard, Executive Director of the Lake County Sunrise Workshop, Inc., appeared before the Board and informed the members that the new residential facility would be opening September 1, 1984. He stated that any allocation of funds would be greatly appreciated.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously the Board approved to allocate to Childhood Development Services the amount of $2,000 from the Community Services Trust Fund Grant, and $4,707 be divided between the Lake County Sunrise Workshop, Inc. and the Lake County Council on Aging; and should Childhood Development Services receive the allocated $5,000 Block Grant, $2,000 would be returned to the County and divided equally between Lake County Sunrise Workshop, Inc. and the Lake County Council on Aging.

AMBULANCES-HOSPITALS/COMMUNICATIONS

Commr. Burhans requested from the Board permission to communicate with the Department of Rehabilitative Services in Tallahassee objecting to the closing of the South Lake County Hospital Obstetric Ward and requesting a public hearing be held. He stated that the letter needed to be sent by Friday, July 27, 1984.

CONTRACTS, LEASES AND AGREEMENTS/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS

Chris Ford, County Attorney, discussed the proposed Agreement to be entered into with Mr. George W. Ludwig, Diversified Government Systems, Inc., for the accommodation of the information in the Property Appraiser's computers to charge service fees for the provision of fire protection. Mr. Ford stated that Mr. Ludwig had several changes for the Board's consideration and suggested to negotiate further with Mr. Ludwig. At this time Mr. Ford recommended that the contract be discussed at the first meeting in August.

Commr . Smoak stated that he supports funding Mr. Havill's office to the amount necessary to get the job done, with Mr Havill making the arrangements and hiring the consultant and the computer experts with whom he feels comfortables.

Mr. Willett stated that Mr. Havill has agreed to do so, but he will not take a budget amendment, and in order for the County to pay him, a contract with him is necessary.

The Board requested that Mr. Ford check into the legalities regarding the approval of the 1984-85 budget submitted by Mr. Havill and the possibility of an interlocal agreement with him. At this time the Board directed the contract to Mr. Willett and Mr. Ford for their review.

AMBULANCES-HOSPITALS/COMMUNICATIONS (CONT'D.)

Discussion continued regarding the letter of communication to the Department of Rehabilitative Services in Tallahassee regarding the closing of the South Lake County Hospital Obstetric Ward.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board directed a letter of communication to the Department of Rehabilitative Serivices in Tallahassee requesting that a public hearing be held regarding the closing of the South Lake County Hospital Obstetric Ward.

There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 7.08 p.m.

GLENN C. BURHANS, CHAIRMAN

JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK

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