The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in special session Tuesday, September 22, 1987, at 4:00 p.m., in the Board of County Commissioner's Meeting Room, Lake County Courthouse, Tavares, Florida. Commissioners present at the meeting were: Thomas J. Windram, Chairman (arriving at 4:25 p.m.); James R. Carson, Jr.; C. A. "Lex" Deems: Claude E. Smoak, Jr.; and Glenn C. Burhans. Others present were: James C. Watkins, Clerk; Michael C. Willett, County Administrator; Robert L. Wilson, Finance Director; Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; and Toni M. Austin, Deputy Clerk.
COMMISSIONERS
Commr. Burhans acted as Chairman until the arrival of Commr. Windram.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/EMERGENCY
SERVICES
Mr. Michael C. Willett, County Administrator, discussed the contract between Lake County and Stottler Stagg Technologies, Inc., for the implementation of an emergency telephone answering system (911 System). He informed the Board that the maximum amount, which shall be paid pursuant to this Agreement, shall be the sum of $8,000.00.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved the Agreement, as stated, and authorized the proper signatures.
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Mr. Michael C. Willett, County Administrator, discussed with the Board the proposed fire station site at 44A, to replace the temporary station on Branch Road. He stated that an appraisal had been received, in the amount of $7-8,000.00 per acre. Mr. Willett stated that he would like to make an offer of $7,000.00 per acre.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved for the County to negotiate an offer, to a maximum amount of $8,000.00 per acre, for the site at 44A, as stated by the County Administrator.
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
LICENSES AND PERMITS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved the following gun permits and bonds:
New Renewals
Ealy E. Thompson Roger W. Conner, Jr.
Paul M. Buchanan William T. Daley
Timothy H. Sennett Rayford M. Butler
David L. Marden Alice C. Williams
Gary J. Cooney Wilbur W. Brown
Michael J. Gray
Gladys L. Latham Additional Firearms
Alan E. VonHartman
Jacquelyn Hester Mark J. Hill
Robert K. McKee David J. Kilgore
Steven R. Retey
Tracy M. Belton
Michele M. Weilant
Kimquy T. Kieu
Charles R. Poe
Eston L. Strickland
Albert E. Ritchie
Tina A. Epperson
w. P. Harding
Thomas E. Langley, Jr.
Gladys Cales
Lucius T. Houser
David J. Shrewsbury
Frances P. Lavender
William H. Shrewsbury
Louis A. Peters
James R. Grayford
Mary A. Getford
Thomas A. Kent
Gordon Oldham, III
Stephen K. Brown
Ronald 0. Ashley
Pamela J. Gatch
Jean B. Huber
Anderson J. Caldwell, Jr.
Monty R. Gatch, Jr.
Carroll S. McDaniel
Melvene J. McDaniel
William W. Kennedy
Walter F. Perks
Mary R. Beagle
Max R. Beagle
Theodore A. Huber
Charles E. Dechant
Eleanor B. Dechant
Monty R. Gatch, Sr.
Susan C. Bergman
Bergan F. Brokaw
Christopher Riley
Gunter Wittig
Robert D. Stoehr
Steuart L. Baker
William C. Tully
Leighton L. Baker
Jakab Zoltan
Frank Boetel
James P. Holm
Ronnie L. Gamble
Vicki L. Gamble
William P. Martin
William T. Cosson
L. C. Ludwig
At this time the Board decided to review the rap sheets submitted on eleven of the requests for concealed weapon permits, and to reconsider the requests at 9:00 a.m., September 30, 1987, at a special meeting of the Board of County Commissioners.
BUDGETS/COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Mr. Michael C. Willett, County Administrator, discussed with the Board the Lake County Board of County Commissioners Classification and Pay Plan.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved an increase in salary, for the County Administrator, in the amount of $lO,OOO.OO per year.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved the Pay Plan (as indicated in the proposed final budget printout), as presented by Mr. Willett, County Administrator.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board adopted the Classification and Pay Plan, as presented by Mr. Willett, County Administrator.
Commr. Windram was not present to vote on the above motions.
COMMITTEES/INSURANCE/COUNTY EMPLOYEES
Commr. Carson reported to the Board that the Insurance Committee had met with Mr. Mericle of Gulf Life Insurance, and that the County's insurance rates are remaining the same as the previous year. He stated that the Committee has requested that Mr. Mericle and Mr. Neil Kelly investigate the cost of increasing life insurance, the feasibility of dental coverage, and prescription coverage, as far as fixed amounts.
ELECTIONS/LAWS & LEGISLATION
Discussion occurred regarding the methods to be used, by the County, to inform the public of the one-cent local option sales tax.
Mr. Michael C. Willett, County Administrator, informed the Board that the budget reflected funds, to be utilized for publication.
COMMISSIONERS
At 4:25 p.m Commr. Burhans turned the Chairmanship over to Commr. Windram.
ELECTIONS/LAWS & LEGISLATION (CONT'D.)
Discussion continued regarding the referendum reflecting the one-cent local option sales tax.
It was the feeling of the Board that the County should take the necessary steps, to express balanced views, without dictating the idea of a local sales tax.
On a notion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to authorize the County Administrator's Office to develop a fact sheet, published with funds from the County Government, indicating the needs in the County, specifically, two pressing needs and associated costs with those needs, and alternative ways of the County Commission to pay those costs.
Commr. Carson informed the Board that today the Florida Senate passed out a bill repealing the tax on services, and replacing the funds with a sixth-cent sales tax.
Commr. Smoak stated that he felt the Board should review the fact sheet, the first Tuesday in the month of October, before distributing the information, at which tine specific direction and guidelines should be given.
RECESS AND REASSEMBLY
At 4:50 p.m., the Board recessed until 5:05 p.m., for the Final Budget Hearing.
BUDGETS/RESOLUTIONS
At 5:05 p.m., the Board reconvened for the public hearing on the Final Budget approval.
The first item to be reviewed was the Tentative Revenue Sharing Budget, for public safety, involving the new jail facility, which would include the land site, architectual and construction fees.
No one present in the audience wished to discuss this item with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Revenue Sharing Budget, for public safety, in the amount of $2,666,250.00, for the Fiscal Year 1987-88.
Commr. Windram informed the Board that the total overall budget, in the amount of $59,997,337.00, included the following figures:
Northeast Hospital Total Budget $1,156,617.00
Northeast Ambulance Total Budget 224,177.00
Northwest Ambulance Total Budget 193,635.00
No one present in the audience wished to discuss the information provided by the Board.
No one present in the audience wished to discuss the amendments made to the General Fund of the 1987-88 Tentative Budget.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the amendments to the General Fund, as outlined in the agenda, in the amount of $280,022.00.
No one present in the audience wished to discuss the amendments made to the Fine and Forfeiture Fund, of the 1987-88 Tentative Budget.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the amendments to the Fine and Forfeiture Fund and the County Transportation Trust Fund, as outlined in the agenda.
No one present in the audience wished to discuss the overall total 1987-88 budget with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved Resolution 1987-42, adopting a final millage rate of 3.400 mills, for the 1987-88 Lake County Budget.
No one present in the audience wished to discuss the tentative budget for the Northeast Hospital District.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board adopted a final millage rate of 1.00 mills, for the Northeast Lake County Hospital District Budget.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved Resolution 1987-43, adopting the final millage rate, for the Northeast Lake County Hospital District, as presented.
No one present in the audience wished to discuss the tentative budget for the Northeast Ambulance District Budget.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board adopted a final millage rate of 0.188 mills, for the Northeast Ambulance District Budget.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved Resolution 1987-44, adopting the final millage rate, for the Northeast Ambulance District, as presented.
No one present in the audience wished to discuss the tentative budget for the Northwest Ambulance District Budget.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board adopted a final millage rate of 0.188 mills, for the Northwest Ambulance District Budget.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved Resolution 1987-45, adopting the final millage rate, for the Northwest Ambulance District, as presented.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m.
THOMAS J. WINDRAM, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK
TMA/10-1-87