A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
NOVEMBER 4, 1986
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, November 4, 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: Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; James C. Watkins, Clerk: Michael C. Willett, County Administrator; Katherine A. McDonald, County Administrator's Office; Robert L. Wilson, Finance Director; and Linda Barnett, Secretary.
James C. Watkins, Clerk, gave the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Windram.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of October 14, 1986, as amended.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of October 21, 1986, as submitted.
LIBRARIES
Mr. Willett, County Administrator, introduced Mr. Gary Graham, Library Coordinator, to the Board and thanked Ms. Mary McMahon for her service.
BONDS - CONTRACTOR
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Contractor Bonds as follows :
Cancellations
1628-87 Michael S. Duncan c/o Dalton & Owens Electric
Services (Electrical)
1754-87 Frank Lewis dba Modern Plumbing, Inc. (Plumbing)
1923-87 Jerry Helton dba Dalton L Owens Electric
Services, Inc. (Electrical)
4175-87 M. Eugene Day (Building)
4306-87 Arthur B. Hosch (Mechanical)
New
0225-87 Dillon Septic Tank & Concrete Products, Inc. (Septic)
1672-87 Central Florida Mechanical, Inc. (Mechanical)
1931-87 Tamsett Plumbing & Electric, Inc. (Plumbing)
2010-87 Richard L. Sapp dba A-Aluminum (Aluminum)
3092-87 Sandra Jarrett (General)
4077-87 Norma Macks (Septic)
4098-87 S. E. Dollen, Inc. (Electrical)
4188-87 Richard S. Eisnaugle (Electrical)
4406-87 Sun State Electric, Inc. (Electrical)
4407-87 Charles E. Binder dba Binder Plumbing (Plumbing)
LICENSES AND PERMITS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Gun Permits and Bonds:
New Renewals Additions
John W. Stout Algernon George Hudson Michael A. Brewer
Janet M. Wolford Lillian Baylor Roggelin Ernest M. Boyer
Thomas Wolford Ernest Morris
FINANCE/RESOLUTIONS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the proper signatures on Resolution 1986-65 for Robert L. Wilson, Linda K. Carter, Charlene M. Clancy, JoAnn B. Westbrook, and Deane F. Carden, to be authorized to transmit funds to the State Board of Administration, to be invested according to applicable laws of the State of Florida, consistent with the needs of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners.
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Distribution of Revenue Traffic/Criminal Cases for the following weeks:
October 10, 1986 ($28,930.77) October 17, 1986 ($14,345.54)
October 24, 1986 ($13,457.64)
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/INDIGENTS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of Warrant #62594 through Warrant #62974 for the following accounts:
Northwest Fire District
County Transportation Trust
General Revenue
Countywide Fire District
Section 8
Fine & Forfeiture
Private Industry Council
Countywide Library
Special Assessments
Aquatic Weed
Pasco Fire District
Landfills
Mosquito Control
Paisley Fire District
Mt. Plymouth Fire District
Bassville Fire District
South Lake Fire District
Included in the motion was payment for the following indigent for the month of November:
MS. Ruth Nix for Dorothy Jackson/District #4/$50.00
MUNICIPALITIES
Commr. Windram questioned Mr. Willett, County Administrator, on the problem of the condemned building in Mt. Plymouth.
Mr. Willett stated that he was not aware if any improvements have been made as of this time.
Commr. Windram directed Mr. Willett to follow-up on that problem.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for monies to County Sheriff's Department, pursuant to Florida Statute 943.25 (8) A, Lake County Ordinance 1982-1, in the amount of 292.50 for expenses incurred for tuition and lab fees in sending on Officers Swails, Hatch and Warren to the Lake County Vo-Tech Center.
EDUCATION/LAWS & LEGISLATION/COURTHOUSE
Commr. Carson brought to the attention of the Board a letter from Ms. LaVera M. Yarish, Ed.D., Dean of Academic Services, Lake-Sumter Community College, requesting the use of the Commissioner's conference room for the second semester of Legal Research and Writing, and the first semester of Legal Research and Writing. It was noted in the letter that Mr. Dennis Ramsey will teach the second semester course, and Mr. Stephen Hurm, Assistant State Attorney, will teach the first semester course, and that these two instructors will be responsible for complete clearance of the building after classes.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request by Ms. LaVera M. Yarish, Ed.D., Dean of Academic Services, Lake-Sumter Community College, for the use of the Commissioner's conference room, for their second semester of Legal Research and Writing, and the first semester of Legal Research and Writing.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for partial payment on Application No. One to Sumco Construction, Inc., in the amount of $21,203.86, for the Dona Vista Fire Station.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Kathy McDonald to attend a "Back to Basics: Local Government Financing" workshop on November 21, 1986, in Orlando, at an estimated cost of $65.00.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/TAX COLLECTOR/COUNTY PROPERTY
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to issue payment to the Tax Collector for the 1986 taxes on the following pieces of property acquired by the County, in the total amount of $145.21:
Alter. Key 2809981 City of Umatilla $42.15
Alter. Key 1210801 Heirs of Hilda A. Budd $ 6.61
Alter. Key 1788453 Yalaha Volunteer Fire Dept. $45.39
Alter. Key 2802197 Betty Maxine Barnes $51.06
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR/COUNTY POLICY/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE
Discussion occurred regarding the request to amend the road policies, to give the County Addressing Department the authority to approve names for unmaintained, unnamed roads, and to require the residents to purchase signs for roads which are named.
Mr. Willett, County Administrator, informed the Board that they would be using a white sign with black letters.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to amend the road policies to give the County Addressing Department the authority to approve names for unmaintained, unnamed roads, and to require the residents to purchase signs for roads which are named.
DEEDS/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS/CHECKS RECEIVED
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to accept a warranty deed from Lakewood Development Partnership, for a fire station.s i t e , at the Plantation development, and to accept a check, in the amount of $75,000.00, for the construction of a fire station on the site.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/CONTRACT, LEASES & AGREEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to accept additional funding, in the amount of $5,465.64, for the Emergency Management Assistance contract, with the Florida Department of Community Affairs, for the fiscal year 1986.
MUNICIPALITIES/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BIDS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise to purchase two 4 x 4 brush trucks for the Okahumpka and Yalaha Volunteer Fire Departments, at an estimated cost of $25,000.00, each MUNICIPALITIES/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS/
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to purchase one reyulation mask and oxygen tank for the Montverde Mobile Borne Park Volunteer Fire Department, at an approximate cost of $235.00.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BIDS/
FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Discussion occurred regarding the request to purchase approximately 30 mobile radios, 25 portable radios, and 140-150 pagers, for the various County fire departments, at an approximate cost of $75,000.00.
Mr. Willett, County Administrator, stated that the pagers will be purchased under last year's bid price.
Mr. Chuck Sowers, instructed the Board on how the pagers work.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to purchase approximately 30 mobile radios, 25 portable radios, and 140-150 pagers, for the various County fire department, at an approximate cost of $75,000.00.
MUNICIPALITIES/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/DEEDS
FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Discussion occurred regarding the request to purchase Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 10, in the Astor Forest Campsites, for the Astor Volunteer Fire Department, in the amount of $17,500.00.
Commr. Burhans stated that the existing station is not centrally located for the area.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to purchase Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 10, in the Astor Forest Campsites, next to the existing station, for the Astor Volunteer Fire Department, in the amount of $17,500.00, contingent upon the County, obtaining the deed for the property, on which the existing station is now situated.
MOSQUITO & AQUATIC WEED CONTROL
Mr. Willett, County Administrator, informed the Board that the request to purchase a new telephone system for Mosquito Control, at an estimated cost of $2,500.00, was postponed, because Mr. Giachetti, Director of Administrative Services, felt that the telephone company could add it to the Courthouse system.
MOSQUITO & AQUATIC WEED CONTROL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Eric Cotsenmoyer, Mosquito Control, to attend the Florida Anti-Mosquito Fall Conference, in Tallahassee, Florida, on November 18-19, 1986, at an estimated cost of $139.00.
MOSQUITO & AQUATIC WEED CONTROL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to purchase a 40 HP outboard motor for Aquatic Plant Management, at an estimated cost of $2,200.00.
FAIRGROUNDS/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems andcarried unanimously, the Board approved the request for approval and signature on the contract with Lake Agriculture and Youth Fair, and the approval for Mrs. Betty Dittman to serve as the Fair Manager,.April 10- 8, 1987.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to purchase a secretarial desk for the Planning Department, at a cost of $370.00.
DEVELOPMENT/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to purchase two five-drawer filing cabinets, at a cost of $250.00, each, for Development.
SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for preliminary plat approval of Lake Kirkland Shores and Graceland Subdivisions.
ASSESSMENTS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for partial payment to Lake Contracting Company, for Project No. SA-50, Highland Lakes Subdivision, in the amount of $61,129.30.
LANDFILLS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to rent a 613 Pan from Roziec Equipment, at an approximate cost of $5,000.00, to assist with the closure of the Loghouse Landfill.
ROADS-COUNTY & STATE
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to name an unnamed, unmaintained road located in Section 27, Township 19, Range 27 (Sorrento Area) "Sand Lake Drive".
DEEDS/RIGHT-OF-WAYS, ROADS & EASEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved the request to accept the following right-of-way deeds:
Christian G./Linda Planchon #l-7906 Smitty Road
Russell V./Frances L. Doughlas #l-7906 Smitty Road
Fred/Nethel H. Emily #l-7906 Smitty Road
Ruth M./Peter H. Johnson #1-7906 Smitty Road
Jerome D./Leira J. Lambert #l-7906 Smitty Road
Tensley D./Anna P. Williams #l-7906 Smitty Road
Michael W./Madeline L. Huber #l-7906 Smitty Road
Edward G./Erasma B. Johansen #l-7906 Smitty Road
Commr. Burhans was not present for the vote.
DEEDS/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to release the following road reservations, from the Department of Transportation for the following Murphy Act Deed:
543 Release all reservations Fruitland Park
COURTS-JUDGES/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
Commr . Carson brought to the attention of the Board a request from Ernest C. Aulls, Jr., Chief Judge, for the purchase of a video cassette recorder, monitor, and appropriate stand for use in DWI jury cases, from Tidmore Electronics, in the amount of $798.00.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Judge Aulls, for the purchase of a video cassette recorder, monitor, and appropriate stand for use in DWI jury cases, from Tidmore Electronics, in the amount of $798.00.
RESOLUTIONS/MUNICIPALITIES/BONDS
Commr . Carson announced to the Board that the scheduled time has arrived for the 10:00 a.m. Public Hearing on the Refunding of Hospital Revenue Bonds, for the Leesburg Regional Medical Project.
Commr. Carson directed Commr. Windram to take over the Chairmanship, and declared a conflict of interest in the matter.
Mr. Dan Robuck, Attorney, appeared before the Board to discuss the refunding of the hospital revenue bonds for the Leesburg Regional Medical Center Project. He informed the Board that they had previously signed the first Resolution authorizing the Leesburg Regional Medical Center to fund a bond not to exceed $12,000,000.00. He stated that this is primarily a refinancing of their existing bond, to obtain a better rate. The current rate is now 10 l/4 per-cent, and can now get a fixed rate of under 6.8 percent.
Mr. Robuck had recently acquired new information from a bonding company on another bond, and their current variable rate was 3.8.percent. He stated that insurance companies, under the new tax act, were not affected the same as banks.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for the refinancing of the hospital revenue bond, for the Leesburg Regional Medical Project.
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/LANDFILLS
Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, brought to the Board, an Addendum III to the NRG- Lake County Contract, extending the time for the commencing of the construction for sixty (60) days, from Novem-LGM Engineers are still ber 13, 1986, to January 12, 1987, because working on the financing for the project.
Mr. Dan Robuck, Attorney, stated that final funding is April 1, 1987, and that a been issued, with the exception of a build which has not been applied for.
Mr. Mike Calltin, Vice President, LGM the anticipated date for 11 of the permits have ing permit in Lake County, Engineers, appeared before the Board and stated that they anticipate work to be started immediately upon receipt of the funding.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request, to extend the time for the commencing of the construction, for sixty (60) days, from November 13, 1986, to January 12, 1987.
RECESS AND REASSEMBLY
At 10:15 a.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would recess until 10:30 a.m. for the discussion of the Tree Ordinance Committee.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA (CONT'D.)
ORDINANCES/COMMITTEES
Discussion occurred on the nomination of individuals to be on the Committee to prepare a Tree Ordinance for Lake County.
Mr. Willett, County Administrator, informed the Board that the individuals, which would be affected by the Ordinance, should have some input into the Ordinance.
Mrs. Pat Leonard appeared before the Board to discuss the formation of the Committee. She sated that the Board should set up a Committee and invite people from all areas to attend the etings for input. She further stated that the Ordinance should be practi cal and commonsensible, nd that it should not affect Agricultural property.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the nomination of the fol-lowing nine (9) individuals to serve on the Tree Ordinance Committee:
Commr. Smoak
Mrs. Pat Leonard
Ms. Beryl Stokes
MS . Pat Myer
Mr. Chick Gregg
Mr. Danny McWhorter
Mr. Daryl Ladd
Mr. Keith Shamrock
Mr. Brett States, County Forestor
MUNICIPALITIES/POLLUTION CONTROL/GRANTS/
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS
Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, discussed with the Board the need to make a decision on the Astor Sewer Treatment Grant application. He informed the Board that the referendum for the establishment of a water and sewer district in Astor is off the ballot temporarily. At this time, there is no District to take over the grant. He stated that Astor is still trying to form a Sewer Company, provided that they can obtain the grant.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the signature of the Chairman, on the Astor Sewer Treatment Grant application.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 11:05 a.m
ATTEST:
JAMES R.CARSON, JR. CHAIRMAN
11/04/86