A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AUGUST 5, 1986
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, August 5, 1986, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board of County Commissioner's Meeting Room, Lake County Courthouse, Tavares, Florida. Commissioners present at the meeting were: James R. Carson, Jr., Chairman; Glenn C. Burhans; Claude E. Smoak, Jr.: Thomas J. Windram; and C. A. "Lex" Deems. Others present were: San-C. Watkins, Clerk; ford A. Minkoff, County Attorney's Office: James Michael C. Willett, County Administrator: Kather County Administrator's Office; and Sandra Carter ine A. McDonald, I Deputy Clerk.
James C. Watkins, Clerk, gave the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Burhans.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of July 15, 1986, as presented.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/AGRICULTURE CENTER
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Russ Swanson to attend the annual meeting of the National Association of County Agriculture Agents, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, July 24 to August 11, 1986, at an estimated cost of $500.00.
Included in the motion was approval of the request for six delegates, and one leader, to attend the Florida 4-H Congress, in Gainesville, from July 28 to August 1, 1986, at an estimated cost of $487.00.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/AGRICULTURE CENTER
Discussion occurred regarding a request to purchase a DecMate II Word Processor, at an estimated cost of $7,000.00. The Board questioned the cost of the word processor, as well as the usage, and requested the County Administrator to investigate it further, before the Board approves it. The Clerk, James C. Watkins, stated that he would look into the possibility of the Word Processing Department helping to alleviate some of the problems, requiring the use of a word processor, for the Agriculture Center.
No action was taken at this time.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to reimburse Karen B. Bailey $120.00 tuition, upon successful completion of Typewriting I and Shorthand I, at Lake Sumter Community College.
COMMITTEES/APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/LAWS & LEGISLATION
Discussion occurred regarding amendments to the Tourist Development Tax Statute. The County Administrator, Mike Willett, stated that significant changes that affect us immediately are: (1) that the Tourist Development Council has to have a representative from the largest city in the County, and (2) that the Chairman of the County Commission no longer has to serve as chairman of said council. He also stated that the Council has to have quarterly meetings, as well as give the resort tax authority a financial report every quarter.
The County Administrator further stated that the terms of two (2) members of the Council had expired and their successors needed to be appointed. He also stated that the Council would have to have a meeting before the end of September, 1986, in order to comply with the new ruling.
No action was taken at this time.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for the Pasco Fire District to have a tank repaired and to purchase additional equipment and parts, as necessary for repairs, at an estimated cost of $13,717.00.
Included in the motion was approval of the request for the Pasco Fire District to purchase one (1) 1986 Ford FT-8000 cab and chassis, at an estimated cost of $36,494.68.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Discussion occurred regarding a request for Mr. Walt Zeiner,.Fire Chief of the Pasco Fire District, to be reimbursed, in the amount of $5,200.00 per year, for services rendered as Fire Chief.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request as stated above.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ANIMAL SHELTER
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to purchase a pager for the Director of Animal Control, at an estimated cost of $310.00.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/MOSQUITO CONTROL
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Eric Cotsenmoyer, Mosquito Control, to attend a meeting of directors, at Wakulla Springs, Florida, on August 21-22, 1986, at an estimated cost of $100.00.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/VETERANS SERVICE
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Donald Priem, Veterans Service, to attend Veterans Service Officers' Training School, in St. Petersburg, Florida, from September 8- 2, 1986, at an estimated cost of $325.00.
FAIRGROUNDS/COUNTY BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request from the Umatilla Lions Club to use the Expo Hall, at the Fairgrounds, for a Country Western Dance, on February 14, 1987, and to waive use fees.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/MOSQUITO CONTROL,
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to purchase two (2) London Aire Cold Aerosol Generators, for Mosquito Control, at an estimated cost of $8,800.00 for both units.
BONDS - MOBILE HOME
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the requests for the following to live in a mobile home on the same pieces of property on which their conventional dwelling units are being built, subject to the proper bonds being posted and with the understanding that the mobile homes will be removed upon the completion of the conventional dwelling units or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners:
P. B. Cooper - Venetian Village Area - District #3
Odis Fender - South Lake County Area - District #2
Charles Nunley - Umatilla Area - District X5
Frances B. Auberson - Saltsdale Rd. & Cemetary Rd. - District #5
BONDS - MOBILE HOME
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for renewal of the following mobile home bond:
James H. Gainer, Jr. - Lake Dalhousee Area - District #5
COUNTY BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Discussion occurred regarding a letter from Representative Everett Kelly concerning an additional drivers' license station to be located in Lake County. The County Administrator, Mike Willett, stated that appropriations for leasing space for said purpose was approved by the Legislature.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board directed communication to the State Legislature that the Board feels that the station should be located somewhere in the Eustis/Umatilla area; however, if this is not acceptable, that the Board would recognize and approve a location site anywhere in Lake County.
SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Preliminary Plat of Highland Point Subdivision.
SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Preliminary Plat of Sunset Village Subdivision.
SUBDIVISIONS/RESOLUTIONS/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Final Plat of Hacienda Hill Subdivision; accepted an Irrevocable Letter of Credit, in the.amount of $4,000.00, for maintenance; and accepted Vista View (4- 4181) into the County maintenance system.
SUBDIVISIONS/BONDS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Final Plat of Clear Lake Place and accepted a Performance Bond, in the amount of $35,660.00.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS/SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for partial payment to Hewitt Contracting Company, for Project No. SA-49, Harbor Shores, in the mount of $98.181.23.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS/SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for partial payment to Martin Paving Company, for Project No. SA-48, Hilltop Sorrento, in the amount of $40,948.47.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS/SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for final payment to Hewitt Contracting Company, for Project No. 10-86, Long Acres Project, in the amount of $42,076.52.
ROADS-COUNTY & STATE/RESOLUTIONS/ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and Carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to accept County Rd. #4487-A (Long Acres Project) into the County maintenance system.
ROADS-COUNTY & STATE/RESOLUTIONS/ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried uananimously, the Board approved the request to name County Rd. #4487-A (Long Acres Project) Long Acres Drive.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS/SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and
carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for final payment to Lake Contracting, for Project No. SA-46, El Bonito Subdivision, in the amount of $1,695.03.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SIGNS/MUNICIPALITIES
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request, from the City of Mt. Dora, to face eight (8) signs, at a total cost of $77.00.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/MUNICIPALITIES/SIGNS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the City of Fruitland Park, for the County to change numbers on designated signs at a total cost of $100.00.
SIGNS/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE/SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Hoard approved the request to post a 20 m.p.h. speed limit sign on Birr Court, #4-3983.
RESOLUTIONS/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE/ASSESSMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Hoard approved the request to accept the following roads into the County maintenance system:
X4-4871 El Paso
X4-4871A Alameda Del Norte
DEEDS/RIGHT-OF'-WAYS, ROADS-EASEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to accept the following deeds:
Right-of-Way Deeds
Bahi El-Din Mandouh Shoukry/Mariano Cipolla #4-5890 Huff Road
Elaine Conley X4-5890 Huff Road
William Melvin/William & Dorothy Gant #4-5890 Huff Road
Mello Properties, Inc. #4-5890 Huff Road
William/Dorothy Gant #4-5890 Huff Road
James/Shirley Howell #4-5890 Huff Road
Karl/Patricia Shirey X4-5890 Huff Road
Paul/Mary Van Winkle #4-5890 Huff Road
Ramapo Ranch, Inc. #4-5890 Huff Road
M. Wayne/Juanita Carter #4-5890 Huff Road
William P. Melvin #4-5890 Huff Road
Dennis/Gloria Hillary #2-2924 Turkey Lake Road
Non-Exclusive Easement Deed
Hoyt J. Franklin #3-1158 John's Lake Road
ASSESSMENTS/ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise the special assessment project on Grant Avenue (portion), from Treadway.School Road to Claire Drive.
BONDS - CONTRACTOR
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Contractor Bonds:
New
1776-86 David M. VanHoose d/b/a Mike VanHoose Construction
(Residential)
4378-86 Darrell Holler d/b/a Gulf Coast Signs of Sarasota
(Signs)
4379-86 Rick A. Taylor (Electrical)
4380-86 Rex Plymesser (Aluminum)
LICENSES AND PERMITS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Gun Permits and Bonds, excluding Luther C. Jones, whose approval was postponed until further information could be obtained:
New
Storm T. Kern
Crystal McTureous
Elmer Poburski
Renewal
Randolph N. Ward
Larry Ponds
Charles Howard Tibbals
Athan A. Davis
Bobby Randall Emily
D. w. Zimmerman
Beulah S. Boswell
Charles R. Boswell
Scott A. Pilger
Commr . Smoak stated that the intent of the motion was to post-pone approval of Luther C. Jones' gun permit until he could be notified by the Board of County Commissioner's Office that the processing of his paperwork could not be completed until he has been fingerprinted by the Lake County Sheriff's Department, and the Board has received an up-to-date report on him.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ASSESSMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the proper signatures on the following Satisfaction of Assessment Liens: Imperial Mobile Terrace
Charles T. Houghtby, Jr. & Yvonne L. $ 296.68
Nettie Belle Knight 162.00
Don Belle & Roy Cox & Dona Co. Trustees 162.00
Nile M. & Mable M. Butler 162.00
Ruth M. Larzelere 162.00
Allan & Mary Lewis 162.00
Venita M. Oberdahn 162.00
Isabelle H. Towns 282.31
Paul N. & Mary R. Wright 189.00
Clark E. & Geneva M. Dreyer 81.27
Hyland J. Murphy 162.00
Anna B. & Frank J. Houben 183.87
Lawrence F. Reed 163.05
Margaret & Benjamin Burley 220.59
Vernon M. Scott 175.61
Darrel l T. & Mildred L. Myer 178.20
Louis R. & Doris L. Crowell 265.84
Jean Holbert 141.78
Wendell D. & Dorothy B. Harding 202.50
Leroy G. & Jean E. Haggerty 156.60
Leigh Searing 171.86
Virginia J. Chase 215.84
Charlie & Gladys M. Squibb/Mary Jane Ashbridge 215.92
Mrshall I. & Kathleen Madsen 162.00
Carl W. Ochsner 162.00
Glenn A. & Dorothy M. Dicks 167.40
Robert G. & Ella C. Brierley 202.69
Albert J. & Harriet Lemieux 162.00
George A. & Bernita J. Wambwell 153.90
Agnes D. Roberts 229.07
J. F. & Dorothy H. Groat 240.84
Pauline & Dail F. Johnson 238.95
William A. & Violet C. Lawrence 163.97
Esther M. Swan 223.05
Iva C. & Frank L. Abbott 143.10
Edgar OK Irene Brown 143.10
Vernon R. Hancock 226.80
James E. Bergmann 202.20
Bonnie J. & Harold Meade 189.00
Betty I. Benson 211.95
Douglas F. Harlow 189.00
Helen B. Spiewak 189.00
Carl M. Webster 189.00
Harry A. & Eva M. Graves 189.00
Betty J. Whitehouse 179.79
Harold P. & Gretchen 0. Niewold 189.00
Robert & Grace Monroe 211.95
Vincent J. & June R. Bolevich 189.00
Verne K. & Verald E. Livingston 189.00
Lowell & Vera M. Brandinburg 213.30
Charles W. & Elsie S. Howard 189.00
Ruth Chase 216.00
Robert F. & Phyllis E. McDonnell 191.70
Harry W. & Lois M. Cumming 216.00
R. E. & Genevieve Shepherd 189.00
Lester E. & Linda F. Rafuse 202.50
Edward A. & Eleanor R. Bahneman 216.00
Helen E. (Michalak) Olson 189.00
James N. Winters 189.00
Woodrow & Anna Mae Leach 189.00
Francis M. & Helen M. Rutter 189.00
James R. & Catherine L. Henry 189.00
Charles W. & Florence L. Pearson 285.88
Marguerite M. Burchett 211.60
Edward Lord Harvey 201.42
Jerome Muras 201.42
Lauren E. & Clydabelle Reed 189.62
Clayton R. & Marjorie S. Haff 176.12
Roland H. & Victoria Copp 201.42
Elizabeth S. Goss 167.27
Joseph H. Conway 297.00
Arthur J. & Louise McCarthy 337.50
Danny M. & Betty L. Arnold 321.57
Lauren E. & Clydabelle Reed 189.00
Walter & Helen L. Cyparksi 222.75.
Sorrento Village
Ronald Lee & Alma Hart $1.518.10
Hilltop Subdivision
Fred W. Glessner & Catherine E. 695.68
Springs Bath & Yacht Club
William L. Spangler & Sandra H. 650.78
Extension of Twin Palms Road
Norman R. & Marjeane Rowley 1,036.29
Golfview Subdivision
Jerry Lockett 800.00
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/PUBLIC HEALTH
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the proper signatures on an Interlocal Purchasing Agreement between South Lake Memorial Hospital and the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, providing for cooperative purchasing among governmental agencies.
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Distribution of Revenue Traffic/Criminal Cases, for the following weeks:
July 11, 1986 ($23,975.29) July 18, 1986 ($13,006.28)
July 25, 1986 ($13,281.07)
REPORTS/PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Cumulative Participant Activity Report for Lake County, from July 1, 1985 to June 30, 1986, from the Private Industry Council, Inc.
REPORTS/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Quarterly Report, from the Lake County Sheriff's Department, for April 1, 1986 to June 30, 1986.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the payment of Warrant #58743 through Warrant #59211 for the following accounts:
County Transportation Trust
General Revenue
Countywide Fire District
Fine & Forfeiture
Section a
South Lake Fire District
Northwest Fire District
Revenue Sharing
Aquatic Weed
Northwest Ambulance
Road Impact
Mosquito Control
Private Industry Council
Countywide Library
Landfills
Bassville Fire District
Mt. Plymouth Fire District
Paisley Fire District
Pasco Fire District
Northeast Ambulance
Special Assessments
BIDS/WATER AUTHORITY
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request from the Water Authority to bid out for 1985-86, Bid No. 030-959-086, for the removal of approximately 15,000 cubic yards of sand which has accumulated in the channel near Hawthorne.
The Board requested the County Administrator, Mike Willett, to obtain additional information concerning this request, and to look into the possibility of the County using what is dredged to lower the total overall cost of this project.
BIDS/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/WATER AUTHORITY
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request, from the Water Authority, to renew the existing contracts, at the same bid price, for FY 1986-87, of the following contractors:
Aerostat, Inc. Bid No.999-011-085
Jack D. Williams Bid No.999-023-084
Florida Environmental Consultants Bid No.999-014-084
Discussion occurred as to exactly what the firm of Seaburn and Robertson, Inc. (who had requested renewal of an existing contract, with a 10% increase) does in regards to the County. The County Administrator, Mike Willett, stated that he would look into this matter and get back with the Board at a later date.
No action was taken at this time, regarding this particular request.
BIDS/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS
Discussion occurred regarding a request from Administrative Services to extend several bids (3) for one year, at the same price as the previous year. The Board postponed action on said bids until further information could be obtained from Mr. Chris Giachetti,.Director of Administrative Services.
BIDS/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request, from Administrative Services, to rebid the following bids:
Batteries
Limerock
Office Supplies
Asphalt Concrete
Culvert Pipe
Typewriter Repair
Telephone Service
Bagged Rip Rap
Traffic Paint
Pest Control
Two-way Radios
Fire Extinguishers
COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Tom Shimick, General Manager, Lake County Cablevision, appeared before the Board to give a brief presentation as to what Lake County Cablevision is doing, specifically in the Lake County area.
Mr. Pat Skerry, Project Manager, gave some input from the audience.
No action taken.
SUITS AFFECTING THE COUNTY/CODE VIOLATIONS
Commr . Deems questioned Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney's Office, as to whether his office had received any response from the owner of the hog farm in Montclair, who had been cited with a code violation.
Mr. Minkoff stated that, to his knowledge, his office had not received a response (which had a deadline date of 15 days), but that he would check into the matter.
BONDS
Commr . Smoak brought to the attention of the Board the fact that Mr. Richard Mack, Mack Industries, would be appearing before the Board at the August 12, 1986, Board Meeting, for an Industrial Revenue Bond issue presentation, in the amount of approximately $1.4 million, and requested the commissioners to review their packets (received from Mack Industries) before next week's meeting in Older to familiarize themselves with all the different aspects of his business, as well as his financial status.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE
MK . Ben Benedum, Director Of Public Works, appeared before the Board to discuss the need (requested by the Safety Director of the Lake County School Board) and to request approval to purchase, two (2) mirrors, to be installed on a hump-back bridge in the Venetian Village area, for safety purposes in transporting school children over said bridge during the school year.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the BOaKd approved the request for the Public Works Department to purchase two (2) mirrors , at an estimated cost of $160-165.00 each, to be installed at each end of the hump-back bridge, in the Venetian Village area, for the purposes stated above.
Commr . Smoak stated that the intent of the motion was to
have the mirrors installed before this school year starts.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the BOaKd approved the request, from the Sheriff's Department, for reimbursement, pursuant to Florida Statute 943.25 (8) A, Lake County Ordinance 1982-1, in the amount of $1,028.40, for expenses incurred in sending several employees to various meetings and conferences, during the months of April and June, 1986.
REPORTS/PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Mr. Jerry Annas, Executive Director of Planning and Zoning, appeared before the BOaKd to discuss the Urban node in the area of Hwy. 27/19 and the turnpike. He stated this was the only area in Lake County having an access from the turnpike, and it was noted that this area has existing significant high commercial usage. He also stated that he would recommend that the Board not make any further zoning to residential until his staff has had time to do a more indepth study of the area.
The Board requested MK. Annas to complete his research of this area and bring a report back to the Board at a later date. No action was taken at this time.
STATE AGENCIES/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
Mrs. Debbie Beville, Victim/Witness Coordinator for the State Attorney's Office, appeared before the Board to give a presentation regarding the Victim/Witness Program and to answer any questions there might be from the Board, as well as to request the Board's support of said program by way of funding, in order to employ two (2) Witness Assistance Clerks, who will be housed in the State Attorney's Office located in the Lake County Courthouse.
Mrs. Beville introduced Ms. Jan Miller, Victim/Witness Counselor , who will be housed in the State Attorney's Office in the Lake County Courthouse.
Mr. Ray Gill, State Attorney, gave some input from the audi- nce.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for funding, not to exceed $30,000.00, for the Victim/Witness Program as presented by the State Attorney's Office.
Mr. James C. Watkins, Clerk, stated that the intent was to amend the Clerk's Budget, and that the employees be County employees, hired by the County, and answering to the County.
APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/MENTAL HEALTH
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the reappointment of Mr. Roy Caldwell, and the appointment of Mr. Solomon McTier (replacing Mr. Harry Spooner who has moved out of the County) to the District III Mental Health Board, and directed a Letter of Appreciation to Mr. Harry Spooner for his service to the County.
PUBLIC HEALTH/APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS
Discussion occurred regarding appointments (two purchasers) to the North Central Florida Health Planning Council. It was noted that the Board is in search of individuals to fill these positions at this time.
No action taken.
RESOLUTIONS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for a Resolution for MK. Chester E. Heppberger, who passed away July 30, 1986, for his dedicated service to Lake County.
RECESS AND REASSEMBLY
At 11:25 a.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would
recess for lunch and would reconvene at 2:00 p.m.
LANDFILLS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
Mr. Roland Lewis, Solid Waste Disposal Operations Manager, appeared before the Board to discuss a proposal for a thirty Cent ($.30) increase in tipping fees at all County facilities, in order to enable the County to have the monies needed to close the land-fills, as the State requires, when the time comes to close them.
Mr. Jeff Abernathy, Owner of AAA Refuse Service, was acknowledged as being in the audience and questioned by the Board as to how he felt about the increase in tipping fees. He stated that he was always opposed to any type of increase, but felt that it was justified.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and Carried, the Board approved the request for a thirty Cent ($.30), per cubic yard, tipping fee increase at all County facilities, as per the memorandum presented by Mr. Roland Lewis.
Commr . Smoak was not present for the discussion OK vote. BIDS/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS (CONT'D.)
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved (after conferring with the Director of Administrative Services) the request to extend the following bids for one year, ending September 30, 1987, at the same price as the previous year:
Diesel E. L. Williams Gulf
Automotive Parts Baas Auto
Uniforms Mid State Uniforms
Commr. Smoak was not present for the discussion OK vote.
BUILDING COMMITTEE/COUNTY BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Mr. Michael C. Willett, County Administrator, brought to the attention of the Board the fact that the Building Committee had met and had reviewed the applications for an architect, for the Health Department satellite station office in Leesburg. He stated that the Committee had received seven (7) applications; however, had ranked them down to three (3) to interview, in the order as follows:
Jones King & Guernsey
Louis C. George
John S. Dickerson
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board authorized the Building Committee to interview, and negotiate a contract, for the Health Department in Leesburg.
APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/COMMITTEES
Discussion occurred regarding the Tourist Development Council, and Commr. Carson, as Chairman of the Board, nominated Commr. Burhans as Chairman of said council, and recommended that the Board appoint him to that position.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved the nomination of Commr. Burhans, and appointed him as Chairman of the Tour Commr. Smoak was not present for the discussion or vote.
JAILS
Commr. Deems brought the Board up-to-date on the space needs of the Jail facility at Lake Region, and stated that he would continue to keep the Board abreast of what is happening regarding same.
No action was taken at this time.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
JAMES R. CARSON, JR., CHAIRMAN
JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK
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