A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

SEPTEMBER 25, 1984

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in special session on Tuesday, September 25, 1984, at 5:05 p.m. in the Board of County Commissioner's Meeting Roan, Lake County Courthouse, Tavares, Florida. Commissioners present at the meeting were: Glenn C. Burhans, Chairman: James R. Carson, Jr.; Claude E. Smoak, Jr.; Thomas J. Windram; and C. A. "Lex" Deems. Others present were: Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney: Michael C. Willett, County Administrator; Donald W. Smalt, Administrative Services Director; Bill LeHeup, Senior Clerk: and Mary C. Grover, Secretary.

BUDGETS

Commr. Burhans announced to the audience that the advertised time had arrived for the public hearing for final adoption of the Lake County budget for the fiscal year 1984-85.

Revenue Sharing Budget

No one present wished to discuss the Revenue Sharing figures

with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board adopted the Revenue Sharing for the fiscal year 1984-85, as follows:

Total Budget $3,192,543

Estimated Funding - Jail $1,400,000

Estimated Funding - Road $1,792,543

Lake County Budget

No one present wished to discuss the Lake County's Operating

Budget with the aoard.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following amendments to the General Fund, as follows:

VETERANS SERVICE - Increase in Personal Services - $1,193.00

HEALTH SERVICES WELFARE ADMINISTRATION - Increase in Personal Services - $1,850.00

SOIL CONSERVATION - Increase in Personal Services - $1,850.00

Decrease from Contingency to General Fund: $460,956 to $456,063.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following amendments to Road & Bridge, as follows:

To add new line item: Public Works Airport - $20,000

Decrease from Contingency to Road & Bridge: $293,143 to

$273,143.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the amendments to the Fine & Forfeiture Fund, as follows:

Intra Governmental Transfers - $59,234.00

Increase to Contingency from Intra Governmental Transfers:

$83,733 to $142,967. (Reason: To correct the approved tentative

budget, deputies' salaries and investigations. Accounts were

doubled funded).

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board adopted the Lake County Budget for the fiscal year 1984-85 in the amount of $31,468,902, as amended, and adopted a final millage rate of 3.272 mills. Included in the motion was adoption of the Resolution as read by Commr. Burhans.

BUDGETS/AMBULANCES - HOSPITAL DISTRICTS

Commr. Burhans informed the Board and the audience that the tentative millage rate for the Northeast Hospital District for the fiscal year 1984-85 was 1.000 mill, which is a (-3.3%) decrease over rolled back millage. He stated that the total budget was $860,971.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board adopted the millage rate for the Northeast Hospital District at 1.000 mill. Included in the motion was adoption of the Resolution as read by Commr. Burhans.

Commr . Burhans informed the Board and the audience that the tentative millage rate for the Northeast Ambulance District was .292 mills, which is a (-13.35%) decrease over rolled back millage. Be stated that the total budget for the Northeast Ambulance District was $263,503.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded hy Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board adopted the millage rate for the Northeast Ambulance District at .292 mills. Included in the

motion was adoption of the Resolution as read by Commr. Burhans.

Commr. Burhans informed the Board and the audience that the tentative millage rate for the Northwest Ambulance District was .412 mills, which is a (-5.7%) decrease over rolled back millage. He stated that the total budget for the Northwest Ambulance District was $290,271.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board adopted the millage rate for the Northwest Ambulance District at .412 mills. Included in the motion was adoption of the Resolution as read by Commr. Burhans.

BUDGETS/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the Chairman to sign the letter informing Sheriff Griffin of the approved Sheriff's Budget for the fiscal year 1984-85.

RESOLUTIONS/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS

Mr. Christopher Ford, County Attorney, informed the Board that he had prepared several documents regarding the citrus canker. He stated that he had prepared a Resolution which authorizes Sheriff Griffin to utilize prisoners, under the supervision of the State of Florida, Department of Agriculture, Department of Plant Industry, in an effort to eradicate the canker disease.

Mr. Ford also informed the Board he had prepared an Interlocal Agreement and a proposed Court Order. He stated that the Sheriff's attorney in Tallahassee indicated that Sheriff Griffin needed a Resolution and a Court Order in order to utilize the prisoners.

It was noted that the resolution did not address any particular grove or nursery.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the Chairman and Clerk to sign the Resolution as presented by Mr. Ford regarding the use of prisoners in an effort to eradicate the canker disease.

Commr. Smoak informed the Board that the Lake Correctional Institute had indicated an interest in offering the assistance of the prisoners.

Discussion continued regarding the proposed Interlocal Agreement. Mr. Ford indicated he felt that an Interlocal Agreement would have to be entered into with the Lake Correctional Institute.

Discussion occurred regarding amending Number 4 on Page 2 to read "Supervision of the inmates, after leaving the Lake County Correctional Institute, shall be provided by the Department, the Department of Plant Industry or the Sheriff of Lake County."

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Interlocal Agreement as amended.

Mr. Ford further informed the Board that he had prepared a proposed court order. He stated that he had spoken with Judge Aulls and Judge Aulls is willing to sign the order. He further stated that a declaratory action might have to be filed.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized Mr. Ford, County Attorney, to pursue in whatever manner is necessary to expedite the implementation of the Resolution and to accommodate the desires and needs of the Circuit Court Judge in order to implement the Resolution.

Discussion continued regarding the Interlocal Agreement.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the Interlocal Agreement even if minor changes are made to the language by the law enforcement agencies.

There being no further business to be brought to the

attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m.

Glenn C. Burhans, Chairman

James C. Watkins, Clerk

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