A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OCTOBER 1, 1985
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, October 1, 1985, at 9:15 a.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.; C. A. " Le x" Deems; and Thomas J. Windram. Others present were: Michael C. Willett, County Administrator; Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; Robert L. Wilson, Finance Director: Kathy McDonald, Assistant to the County Administrator; and Mary C. Grover, Secretary.
Commr. Carson gave the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Windram.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously? the Board approved the Special Minutes of September 10, 1985, as presented.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of September 17, 1985, as presented.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Special Minutes of September 24, 1985, discussing Lake County's Insurance Program, as presented.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Special Minutes of September 24, 1985, adoption of Lake County's Budget for 1985-86, as presented.
GRANTS/LIBRARIES
Mrs. Mary McMahon, Library Coordinator, addressed the Board and stated that the City of Mt. Dora has joined the Countywide Library System. She stated that the State has requested that a new form be filled out, which also includes requesting funds for Mt. Dora. She stated that the total countywide budget for the Library System for 1985-86 is $502,706.00.
Mrs. McMahon explained that the only library not participat- ng in the Countywide Library System was the City of Leesburg.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the necessary signatures on the Florida Department of State, Division of Library Services, Application for State Aid to Libraries, as recommended by Mrs. McMahon.
COMMUNICATION/MUNICIPALITIES
Commr. Smoak addressed the Board to discuss the telephone services in South Lake County. He explained that a portion of South Lake County is in the 305 area code exchange. He stated that Sheriff Griffin has purchased 305 area code lines to accom- odate those citizens who live in that area. He stated that he felt that some method should be found to straighten out the area code line to conform with the Orange-Lake County line. He stated that any request of this type has to go through the Florida Public Service Commission for approval.
Commr. Smoak informed the Board that United Telephone has conducted a survey to determine if the residents wanted to remain in the 305 area code exchange or be changed to the 904 area code exchange, and the majority of the residents wanted to remain in the 305 area code exchange.
Commr. Smoak then expressed his appreciation to Commr. Carson for assisting him in obtaining information regarding the telephone services and also trying to work on a possible solution.
Commr. Carson stated that to request a change in an area code, there is a procedure that can be initiated by the United Telephone Company, the Board of County Commissioners, or the residents in that area.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board granted Commr. Smoak and Commr. Carson permission to pursue working with United Telephone Company and the residents of that area, with whatever procedure is necessary, to petition the Public Service Commission to move the area code line back to the Orange-Lake County line.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA
AMBULANCES-HOSPITAL DISTRICTS
Mr. Bill Compton, Director of Emergency Medical Services for Waterman Medical Center, Inc., addressed the Board to request moving the County radio console from its present location in Leesburg. He requested that the console be moved to office space located on SR 19 in Tavares as Tavares is the central location of the County. He explained that Dr. Stephany, Emergency Services Director: and Mr. Chuck Sowers, Fire Coordinator, would have easy access to the console if it were located in Tavares.
Mr. Compton stated that Sheriff Griffin also has access to the console, and shortly there will be access from the deputies' vehicles to the console.
Commr. Carson questioned if the console would be adaptable to the E911 System. Dr. Stephany replied that the console will work together with the E911 System. He stated that he would be submitting a draft pertaining to the E911 System for the Board's review.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved to move the radio console unit from its present location in Leesburg to Tavares.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/AMBULANCES-HOSPITAL DISTRICTS
Mr. Bill Compton also requested permission to purchase a Med 9 and two (2) generators. He stated that there is a need to add an additional repeater. He stated that he has obtained quotes on the equipment, and would be turning them over to the Purchasing Department. He stated that Waterman Medical Center, Inc. would be renting a tower, located in the Sugarloaf Mountain area, to house the repeater. He explained that all the channels on the repeater will be equally shared by all the combined services.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to purchase a Med 9 and two (2) generators.
Mr. Compton informed the Board that Waterman Medical Center, Inc. has hired all employees presently employed by the Northwest Ambulance District, who resubmitted applications.
ASSESSMENTS/PUBLIC WORKS
Mr. Paul Mueller, Banning Beach Road, addressed the Board to request the County to pay one third of the cost of building a new road. He stated that the residents were trying to upgrade their community by upgrading the road system, the water system, and the sewer system. He explained that the residents are attempting to be annexed into the City of Tavares at a future date.
Mr. Willett, County Administrator, stated that this project, if approved, would not be considered a lien assessment project, as additional funding would be coming from other sources.
Mr. Willett explained that if this project came under the lien assessment program, the County would pay a third of the cost. He recommended approval of the request.
The Board discussed obtaining the necessary right-of-way in order to build the road to County standards.
Discussion occurred regarding the financing for the project. Mr. Mueller stated that the project would be financed through the City of Tavares. He also explained that if the area is not annexed by the City, the residents would then proceed under the County's lien assessment program.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board endorsed the recommendation of Mr. Willett, County Administrator, and instructed him to work with Mr. Mueller and the City of Tavares in following and adopting a lien assessment program which conforms to the policies of Lake County.
CODE VIOLATIONS/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Sheriff Griffin addressed the Board to discuss a problem he had with the Code Enforcement Officers requesting the assistance of the Sheriff's Department when visiting an individual who has violated the Subdivision Regulations of Lake County and who might be uncooperative. He stated that he felt some type of document was needed to be presented to the Sheriff's Department to show that the individual might be uncooperative before the Sheriff's Department gets involved.
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated that he felt an affidavit would be sufficient for the Sheriff's Department..The Board referred the matter to Sheriff Griffin, Mr. Willett, and Mr. Ford to come up with a possible solution.
Sheriff Griffin also requested that he be involved in the discussions pertaining to the E911 System.
RESOLUTIONS/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE
Mr. John Kersey, Fruitland Park, addressed the Board to request to name an unnamed road in Section 1, Township 19S, Range 24E, "West Griffin Drive".
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to name an unnamed road in Section 1, Township 19S, Range 24E, "West Griffin Drive".
At this time Commr. Burhans stepped down and turned the Chairmanship over to Commr. Carson.
BIDS/LANDFILLS
Mr. Ben Benedum addressed the Board to request approval to advertise for site preparation and construction of a retaining wall at the Loghouse Landfill at an estimated cost of $50,000. He indicated that a new road is also included in the bid.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved the request to advertise for site preparation and construction of a retaining wall at the Loghouse Landfill at an estimated cost of $50,000.
Commr. Burhans was not present for the vote.
At this time Ccmmr. Carson stepped down and turned the Chairmanship back over to Commr. Burhans.
BIDS/PURCHASING
Mr. John Sarver, Classic Exterminating, addressed the Board to discuss the County bid procedures for pest control. He stated that all he was requesting today was fairness in the bidding process for the exterminating contract. He stated that he had submitted bids for two consecutive years. He explained that on September 4, 1985, he had contacted the Purchasing Department and was informed that the bidding had been closed and that the Board had renewed the current contract with Certified Pest Control for an additional year on August 20, 1985. He stated that he felt that all bids should be accepted, looked at, and compared with other bids received.
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated that he researched statements in the letter written by Mr. Sarver. He stated that it is County policy that bids are not accepted unless the Board approves to go out to bid. He stated that the Board is not required by law to go to bid and that it is a policy of the Board to bid for the best prices.
Mr. Ford stated that according to the documentation, Mr. Sarver is a former employee of Certified Pest Control, and that there were letters in the folder stating that Mr. Sarver was violating his termination agreement with Certified Pest Control in that he agreed not to bid on any projects for a specified amount of time. He explained that Mr. Sarver had been terminated by Certified Pest Control due to his work being unsatisfactory.
Mr. Ford stated that he felt the Purchasing Department should have informed Mr. Sarver that the contract does not have to go out to bid every year, and that the contract can be extended. He also stated that he felt the Purchasing Department would take Mr. Sarver off the bidding list due to his past performance.
Mr. Sarver stated that there were personality conflicts with a County employee in the Welfare Department when he sprayed for the County. He stated there were never any problems with his quality of work.
No action was taken at this time.
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/WATER AUTHORITY
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the necessary signatures on the Aquatic Plant Control Funds Agreement, DNR Contract No. C3319, as recommended by Mr. William C. Davis, Lake County Water Authority.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the necessary signatures on Attachment "A", a part of the contract between the Department of Natural Resources and Lake County for a control program of aquatic weeds commencing on October 1, 1985, and ending September 30, 1986, with the total allocation being $295,000.00 as recanmended by Mr. William C. Davis, Lake County Water Authority.
WATER AUTHORITY
Mr. William C. Davis, Lake County Water Authority, addressed the Board to discuss a conflict which exists with the treatment of hydrilla in Lake Griffin. He stated that there will be a meeting next week in Tallahassee to discuss the situation. He stated that the Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission has corresponded with the Department of Natural Resources, advising them, because it is a fish management lake and due to the drawdown of the lake, to postpone any treatment of hydrilla in Lake Griffin for a period of one year.
Mr. Ford suggested that a letter be written to the Game and Fresh 'Water Pish Commission informing them that it would currently cost approximately $lOO,OOO.OO to treat the hydrilla and inform them of the escalating cost should the treatment be delayed and see if they will pay the difference in the cost if treatment is postponed.
Commr. Smoak suggested that the Board postpone any action until Mr. Davis can report back to the Board on the meeting he will be attending in Tallahassee. He also suggested that Board take no position, until after the meeting next week other than to relate to the Lake County representatives the Board's concerns of not treating the hydrilla as soon as possible and that the Board supports the recommendations of the individuals involved in aquatic weed control in Lake County at that meeting.
Mr. Lonnie Strickland, Director of Health and General Services, addressed the Board and stated that he agreed with the suggestion made by Mr. Ford to send a letter to the Game & Fresh Water Fish Commission. He also expressed concern of the possibility of a cap being placed on the reimbursement for treatment of lakes.
Mr. Ford stated that he did not feel the letter needed to be written today, and that the letter could be written after the meeting.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Mr. Davis to correspond with the Game & Fresh Water Fish Commission concerning the treatment of hydrilla in Lake Griffin with the time frame for sending the letter to be determined by Mr. Davis.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the travel request for Kathy McDonald, County Administrator's Office, to attend a Computer Literacy Workshop for Government Managers on October 23, and 30, 1985, at Valencia Community College at a cost of $30.00.
BONDS --MOBILE HOME
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved renewal of the following mobile home bonds:
1. Roy and Kathleen Bailey -- Pine Lakes Area -- District #4
2. Gary L. Johnson -- S.R. 19 and C.R. 455 Area
District #3
3. Pearl C. Boyd -- Sorrento Area -- District #4
The motion also included cancellation of the following mobile hone bonds:
1. Richard Barnes
2. Donald Bannister
3. Sonna Lou Vitter
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved the request from Mosquito Control for Phil Yoder and Eric Cotsenmoyer to attend the Florida Aquatic Plant Management Annual Meeting in Plant City, Florida, at an estimated cost of $109.00.
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/VETERANS SERVICE
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved the request from the Veterans Service.Office for Arthur Ragland, Jeanne Faerber, and Dorothy Orr to attend the Annual State Veterans Service Officers Training Conference at St. Petersburg, Florida, October 17-18, 1985, at an estimated cost of $665.00.
Ccmmr. Windram was not present for the vote.
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREMENTS/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Ccmmr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for a Garbage Collection Franchise for Andrews Refuse Service.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/LANDFILLS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for $35.00 petty cash for the new alternate landfill attendant, Frank Merrow (who fills in at the Paisley, Umatilla, and Lady Lake Landfills).
PUBLIC WORKS/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE
Mr. Michael Willett, County Administrator, informed the Board he had received a request to record a maintenance map for #5-7676, Cemetery Road. He stated that the maintenance map had been requested by the City of Umatilla.
Commr. Burhans recanmended that the request be denied as it
would create problems for some of the property.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board denied the request to record a maintenance map for #5-7676, Cemetery Road.
Commr. Windram voted "NO", and Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.
RESOLUTIONS/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE/SIGNS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved the request to install 20 m.p.h. signs and school zone signs on Highway 44-B near Calvary Christian School.
Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.
SUBDIVISIONS/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE/RESOLUTIONS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the request to change the names of the following roads in the Lake Forest Subdivision (Section 35, Township 19S, Range 26E):
#4-4161A Laurawood Lane to #4-4161A Lake Forest
#4-4161B Laurawood Circle to #4-4161B Lake Forest Circle
Commr . Smoak was not present for the vote.
RESOLUTIONS/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to accept the following roads into the county maintenance system:
#l-5214 -- Byron Road #l-5314 -- Albert Road
#1-5214B -- James Road #l-5314A -- Sydney Road
Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.
ASSESSMENTS/BIDS/ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to bid out the following roads as a special assessment project:
#5-9689A Loyd Street #5-9689C Drive No. 1
#5-9689B First Street #5-9689C Riverview Dr.
MUNICIPALITIES/SIGNS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the City of Mount Dora to purchase three (3) signs "USE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT OWN RISK" at a cost of $91.20.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/LANDFILLS/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to contract with Abrams Aerial Survey Corp. of Florida for aerial photos covering the Astatula Landfill and C.R. #473 in the amount of $4,450.00.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/LANDFILLS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to rent a self-propelled pan from Rosier Equipment Company in the amount of $4,500.00 per month.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Wade Curtis, Public Works, to attend a Concrete Shortcourse in Jacksonville on October 22, 1985, at a cost of $45.00.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved partial payment to Paquette Paving Company for Project No. SA-20 Springs Bath and Yacht Club in the amount of $15,417.93.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved final payment to Trac Roadbuilders for Project No. SA-39, Picciola Island Subdivision in the amount of $34,644.80.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment to Asphalt Pavers, Inc. for Project No. 12-85, C-5658, Resurfacing, in the amount of $116,608.00.
DEEDS/RIGHT-OF-WAYS, ROADS & EASEMENTS
On a motion by Ccmmr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the following right-of- ay deeds:
Ernest/Margaret Quinton--Robie Ave., #4-3880
Glenn M. Parker--Eaglesnest Rd., #l-6611
COUNTY EMPLOYEES/PUBLIC WORKS/RESOLUTIONS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Ccmmr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board adopted a Resolution of Appreciation for Billy Stephens, Public Works, for 25 years of service to the County.
COMMITTEES/POLLUTION CONTROL
Ms. Paulette Muller, Pollution Control Director, addressed the Board and submitted the names of the following individuals, for the Board's consideration, to serve on a committee to review the current Pollution Control Board rules and proposed revisions:.
Mr. Ted Wicks, P.E., Former Director and Consulting Engineer
Mr. Dick Newman, P.E., Water Authority and Consulting Engineer Mr. Will Davis, Water Authority
Mr. Steve Vaughn, Sr., Real Estate and Developer
Mr. Bob Farner, P.E., Consulting Engineer
Mr. Keith Shamrock, Real Estate
Mr. Michael Stearman, City of Eustis Mr. Frank Paulhamus, Agriculture (muck farm)
Mr. Buddy Oswalt, Citrus
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Ms. Muller for the above named individuals to serve on a committee to review the current Pollution Control Board rules and proposed revisions.
BONDS - CONTRACTOR BONDS
On a motion by Commr. Windrmn, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following contractor bonds, new and cancellations:
NEW
0164-86 Johnson Electric (Electrical)
0275-86 Jack E. Griner (General)
0430-86 James W. Montgomery (Carpenter)
1176-86 Abraham Johnson d/b/a Johnson and Montgomery (General Building)
1433-86 Daniel H. Judy (Plumbing)
4092-86 Charles M. Kelly (Electrical)
4250-86 Stanley Terry Craig d/b/a Action Septic Tank Services
(Septic Tank Installation)
4252-86 Michael Ahern (Painting)
4299-86 Henry Fehrmann
4301-86 Austin B. Guinan (Master Electrical Contractor)
4302-86 James W. Grant (Aluminum Specialist)
CANCELLATIONS
0038 John D. McLeod, Jr. (General)
0414 Booker T. Williams (Masonry)
1228 Richard P. Brown (General)
1431 Alfred E. Tinney (Plumbing)
1749 Kenneth Wolfe (Mobile Home Contractor)
1891 Robert V. Stasio (General)
1929 Steven Wilcox (Electrical)
2090 Frederick E. Miller (Aluminum)
4047 c. F. Mann (General Contractor)
4076 S. Dale Arrowsmith (Residential)
LICENSES & PERMITS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved renewal of the gun permit and bond for William A. Wiseman.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/INDIGENTS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of warrant #51321.through warrant #51607 (New Fiscal Year) and warrant #51608 through warrant #51710 (Old Fiscal Year) for the following accounts:
General Revenue Fine & Forfeiture
Section 8 Private Industry Council
County Transportation Mosquito Control
Law Library Aquatic Weed
Landfills County-wide Library
Special Assessment
The motion also included payment for the following indigents:
Mrs. Luella Taylor for Linda Eicher, District #2/$50.00
Lake Dora Mobile Home Park for Rosemary Smith, District #5/$50.00
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/COURTHOUSE/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to purchase the following telephone equipment from Mid-Florida Telephone, Inc. as recommnded by the Building Committee:
1. Purchase of four (4) additional direct indial trunks
in the amount of $2,449.00.
2. Purchase of two (2) additional trunks for the Sheriff's
Department in the amount of $2,546.38.
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Distribution of Revenue, Traffic/Criminal Cases, as follows:
August 30, 1985 - ($10,010.42) September 20, 1985 - ($9,692.02)
September 13, 1985 - ($13,944.13)
COURTS-JUDGES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the necessary signatures on the Satisfaction of Judgment for Bruce Robert Cota, juvenile, and Pam Sharp, his mother, in the amount of $100.00, Juvenile Division, Case #85-346-CJ.
ASSESSMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the necessary signatures on the Satisfaction of Assessment Lien for Dale W. Davis, Sunny Dell Park, First Addition in the amount of $3,302.87.
COURTS-JUDGES
On a motion by Ccmmr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the Chair- man and the Clerk on the Satisfaction of Judgment for Thomas Lee Chandler, juvenile, and Harry and Charlene Chandler, parents, in the amount of $100.00, Juvenile Division, Case #85-518-CJ and Case #85-554-CJ.
APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNA'TIONS/COMMITTEES/LIBRARIES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Ccmmr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board appointed Mr. Tim Sullivan, Fruitland Park, to serve on the Countywide Library System Board.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BUILDING COMMITTEE/JAIL
Commr. Deems informed the Board that the Building Committee had met and would recommed to the Board to go out for bids for an exercise yard for the jail. He stated that thero is a lawsuit pending against the County and a portion of that suit involves the County not having an exercise yard for inmates.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to go out for bids for an exercise yard for the Lake County Jail, as recommended by the Building Committee.
COURTHOUSE/BUILDING COMMITTEE
Ccmmr. Deems informed the Board that the Building Committee was in the process o f discussing the upgrading of the public address system for the Board meeting roan.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Ccmmr. Carson, seconded carried unanimously, the Board approved the from Sheriff Griffin:
1. Monies in the amount of $250.00 to by Commr. Deems and following requests reimburse the Sheriff's Department for expenses incurred in sending Captain Swails to the St. Petersburg Police Department Tactical Apprehension and Control Team Chemical Munitions Seminar in St. Petersburg, Florida, held September 4, and 5, 1985, $150.00; Captain Giachetti to Florida Crime Prevention Association Workshop in Williston, Florida, held August 29, 1985, $40.00; VanAlton Melvin, Identification Technician, to the F.B.I. Basic Fingerprint Classification School in.Orlando, Florida held September 9-18, 1985, $30.00; Deputy Nancy Neely to the F.B.I. Basic Fingerprint Classification School in Orlando, Florida, held September 9-18, 1985, $30.00.
2. Monies in the amount of $60.00 for the purpose of sending two investigators, Gloria Terry and Thomas R. Mysinger, to Emergency Vehicle Operations Course in DeLand, Florida held September 16, through September 1985.
AGRICULTURE CENTER/RESOLUTIONS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and 20, carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the necessary signatures on the Resolutions of Appreciation for Mrs. Enid Mancuso, Mr. & Mrs. Gene LaRoe, and Miss Louise Cox, volunteers for the 4-H program at the Agriculture Center.
ORDINANCES/OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES/RESOLUTIONS
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, informed the Board he had received a request from Mr. Dan Robuck for the Board to consider an ordinance regulating the operation and anchoring of vessels and motor boats upon the waters of Lake County and a resolution establishing the channel between Silver Glen Springs and Lake George as a designated restricted anchoring area.
Mr. Ford stated that he had no problems with the proposed ordinance provided that the law enforcement agencies approve of the ordinance.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously. the Board approved to advertise for a public hearing to discuss the proposed ordinance and scheduled the hearing for November 5, 1985, at 10:30 a.m.
The Board directed copies of the proposed ordinance be sent to the Sheriff's Department, Lake County Water Authority, Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission, Lake Improvement Association, and the boating clubs located in Lake County.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 11:20 a.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would recess for five (5) minutes. The Board reconvened at 11:25 a.m.
ASSESSMENTS/COMMUNICATIONS
Mrs. Peg Beattie, Mt. Plymouth, addressed the Board and stated that she was present today representing the Mt. Plymouth Land Owners League. She stated that the association was interested in obtaining information; for example, services the residents are receiving for their tax dollars, how to yet their roads improved, and violation of speed limit signs which are located in the area.
Mr. Willett, County Administrator, gave a brief synopsis on the type of services the County spends money on. He stated that a third of the County's budget goes to the Sheriff's Department. He explained that a portion of the budget also goes to support the landfills and general County services. It was explained to Mrs. Reattie that no property tax money goes for the construction of roads.
The Board discussed with Mrs. Beattie and the residents the procedures for the lien assessment program.
Commr. Windram also informed them of the new construction and resurfacing that would be taking place in the Mt. Plymouth area under the road program for 1985-86.
Discussion also occurred regarding the paving of Prestwick. Mr. Willett explained that the County would pay 50% of the cost for the paving of Prestick as it is a collector road. He also stated that residents in that area have not contacted the Public Works Department to obtain the necessary paperwork to begin processing a lien assessment project.
Mrs. Kathy McDonald, Assistant to the County Administrator, informed Mrs. Beattie that she would meet with the residents in Mt. Plymouth to discuss the County's lien assessment program.
Mrs. Beattie also questioned why the residents have to contact the County for mosquito control services and mowing services when needed and why the County does not do these services on a regular basis. Mr. Willett explained that most of the spraying for mosquitos is done at night and that the Public Works Department is running behind schedule on the mowing.
Mrs. Beattie further discussed the building of residences on 50 ft. lots. She requested the Board endorse a letter, written by the landowners, to the Department of Environmental Regulations requesting DER to review building on the 50 foot lots and the possibility of ground contamination from the septic tanks.
Commr. Smoak stated that the separation of septic tanks and wells is governed by State law. The Board directed Mr. Willett to research the comments made by Mrs. Beattie in regards to the septic tanks.
Mrs. Beattie also informed the Board that the regulatory signs are being ignored by motorists and that there is no enforcement of those speed limits. She also stated that there is very little patrolling done by the Sheriff's Department.
The Board directed Mrs. Beattie to contact Mr. Chris Giachetti, Lake County Sheriff's Department, to discuss the enforcement of the speed limit signs and the patrolling of the Sheriff's Department in that area.
Mrs. Beattie then expressed her appreciation to Mr. Willett for setting up the appointment to address the Board regarding the concerns of the landowners in Mt. Plymouth.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 12:15 p.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would recess until 2:00 p.m. At 2:00 p.m. the Board reconvened to discuss fire protection for Lake County.
FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Mr. Chuck Sowers, Fire Coordinator, addressed the Board to report on the status of countywide fire protection. He informed the Board that he had met with the Fire Commissioners and presented the Board with a draft of the role of Fire District Commissioners. He also requested the Board's approval to advertise for a public hearing to discuss an ordinance amending the fire district ordinances to change the requirement in Section 2.02 to reflect that the members of the Fire Control District Advisory Board reside within the District service area rather than the District.
The Board then discussed the following areas in which there are problems in regards to fire protection:
Lake Kathryn - Mr. Willett stated that the Lake Kathyrn Fire Department is in the process of merging with the Paisley Fire District. Mr. Sowers stated that one problem with the fire department was getting someone to answer telephone calls. He stated that the volunteers now have pagers so that calls can be received.
Shockley Hills - Mr. Sowers indicated that there were internal problems and stated that he would be meeting with the Fire Department t discuss the problems.
Plymouth & Sorrento - Mr. Mt Sowers discussed the merging of the Sorrento Fire Department with the Mt. Plymouth Fire District.
Mr. Sowers stated that approximately six (6) or seven (7) new fire stations would have to be constructed over the next few years.
Mr. Sowers also indicated that he has been working with
Waterman Medical Center to finalize fire protection communica-tions.
It was the feeling of the Board that Mr. Willett, Mr. Ford, and Mr. Sowers should work out an alternate means of securing capital for the fire districts and report back to the Board with a recommendation.
Mr. Sowers then requested the Board's approval on the Contracts and Mutual Aid Agreements between the Board of County Commissioners and the Fire Districts.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the necessary signatures on the Contracts and Mutual Aid Agreements between the Board of County Commissioners and the Fire Districts.
The Board discussed the construction of a standard fire station building throughout the County.
Commr. Windram questioned the cost for the capital improvements mentioned by Mr. Sowers. Mr. Sowers indicated that the approximate cost to build the seven (7) new fire stations would be $200,000.00.and the approximate cost to cover the purchase of four (4) additional equipment items would be $200,000.00. He then gave a brief summary on the breakdown of the costs.
Mr. Sowers then informed the Board regarding the expansion of fire protection services for the City of Howey-in-the-Hills. He stated that he had met with the Fire Chief and the Mayor of Howey and they felt that due to Howey having only one pumper, they did not have the capability to cover additional areas. He stated that the City would like to get out of the fire protection business and that they requested the County take over fire protection for the City of Howey. He discussed the possibility of placing the Howey area in the Yalaha district, if the County can have use of Howey's fire station and equipment. He stated that this situation would be similar to the situation in Lady Lake.
Commr. Smoak made a motion, which was seconded by Commr. Windram to endorse, conceptually, the idea of the County providing fire protection service to the City of Howey-in-the- ills, with the citizens of Howey participating on the same cost basis as any other citizen participating in the County, and credit the City for whatever equipment is turned over to the County.
Discussion then occurred regarding the merging of the Sorrento Fire Department with the Mt. Plymouth Fire District. Mr. Sowers recommended that the merging take place, with the fire department at Sorrento being a substation. He stated that the residents in Sorrento were opposed to the merger.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the recommendation of Mr. Sowers to merge the Sorrento Fire Department with the Mt. Plymouth Fire District.
The Board then voted on the motion made by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram, to provide fire protection services to the City of Howey-in-the-Hills and the motion was carried unanimously,
INSURANCE
Commr. Carson informed the Board that the Insurance Committee had met to discuss the insurance premiums which had been received on the property coverage, automobile coverage, and general liability coverage. He stated that the Insurance Committee had estimated the premium for the property coverage to be $35,000.00; the actual quote received was $39,344.00. The estimated premium on the automobile coverage was $77,700.00 and the actual quote received was $75,151.00. The Insurance Committee had estimated the amount of $30,000.00 for general liability and the quote received by the insurance company was the amount of $165,234.00.
Commr. Carson explained that the Insurance Committee had recommended for the County not to become self-insured for 1985- 6. He stated that the Committee has discussed setting up a fund from the Contingency account to a potential reserve for liability.
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated that the Insurance Committee would be contacting Mr. Sivers to give the Committee some guidance on how to become self-insured.
Mr. Robert Wilson, Finance Director, addressed the Board to discuss becoming self-insured and insurance premiums.
At this time the Board postponed further discussion on the general liability coverage until Ms. Barnett, Insurance Coordinator, could bring the aoard a copy of the contract.
At this time Commr. Smoak excused 'himself from the meeting.
FIRE DISTRICTS-FIKE DEPARIMENTS
At this time Mr. Sowers informed the Board that a request had been received from the Astatula Fire Department for the use of a truck and a lowboy to pick up a Eire truck in Miami. He stated that if Astatula does not pick up the equipment by Saturday, they will lose the equipment. No action was taken at this time.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At this time the Chairman announced that the Board would recess until 3:45 p.m.
INSURANCE (CONT.)
The Board continued discussion on the insurance premium received for the general liability insurance coverage.
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, informed the Board that the Board has a three-year contract with the insurance company, which will expire September 30, 1986. He stated that there is a 90 day written cancellation clause in the contract. He stated that the first year's premium was in the amount of $lO,OOO.OO and the second year's premium was in the amount of $19,000.00. He recom- mended that the Board pay the insurance company the amount of $19,000.00 for liability insurance and take the position that it was a three year contract that the insurance company bid on. He stated that the company would have to give 90 days written notice prior to cancellation except for nonpayment of the premium.
Kathy Barnett, Insurance Coordinator, informed the Board that the quote received was from Hartford Insurance Company and not frcm the company that the Board has the three year contract with.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recanmendation of the
Insurance Canmittee and approved the premium for property insurance coverage in the amount of $39,344.00.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recanmendation of the Insurance Committee and approved the premium for automobile insurance coverage in the amount of $75,751.00.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment in the amount of $19,000.00 for a one year extension of the general liability insurance coverage with the Home Insurance Company, as recommended by Mr. Ford.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m.
GLENN C BURHANS, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK
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