The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, December 15, 1987 at 2:00 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; Glenn C. Burhans; Claude E. Smoak, Jr.: and James R. Carson, Jr. Others present were: Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; James C. Watkins, Clerk; Michael C. Willett, County Administrator: Katherine A. McDonald, County Administrator's Assistant; and Sandra Carter, Deputy Clerk.
James C. Watkins, Clerk, asked those present to please bow their heads in a moment of silence, in memory of Commr. C. A. "Lex" Deems, who passed away Sunday, December 13, 1987, which was then followed by the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Smoak.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA
ROAD CLOSINGS
Petition NO. 489 - Edward D. Foster - Lisbon Area
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request by the County Administrator, to postpone action regarding said petition until January 19, 1988, at 2:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, upon request of the petitioner.
Petition No. 491 - France Koon - Sorrento Area
Mr. Ken Evans, a neighboring resident of the petitioner, and opposed to the closing, appeared before the Board and stated that he had been a resident of Sorrento for the past twelve years, and that during the past eight years, there had been three roads closed in that area. He also stated that he had appeared before the Board in the past, opposing the same road closing.
Mr. France Koon, petitioner, appeared before the Board and stated that the reason for the request to close the road is to enable the residents to turn the area into a park for the neighboring children and residents. He stated that the residents wish to keep the area as it is and do not wish to create additional traffic for the neighborhood.
Mr. Bobby J. Love, owner of the property abutting Mr. Koon's property, appeared before the Board in favor of the closing.
It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the November 25, 1987, and the December 2, 1987, editions of The Orlando Sentinel, The Lake Sentinel.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request to vacate that portion of the Sorrento Area, as advertised in Petition No. 491, by France Koon.
Petition No. 492 - Neil McMillan - Clermont Area
No one present wished to discuss the request with the Board.
It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the November 25, 1987, and the December 2, 1987, editions of The Orlando Sentinel, The Lake Sentinel.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to vacate that portion of the Clermont Area, as advertised in Petition No. 492, by Neil McMillan.
ROAD CLOSINGS - PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE
Petition No. 494 - Groveland Area
No one present wished to discuss the request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise that portion of the Groveland Area, in Petition No. 494, by William Lamb.
Petition No 495 - Clermont Area
No one present wished to discuss the request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise that portion of the Clermont Area, in Petition No. 495, by John Priebe.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ASSESSMENTS/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE
At 2:30 p.m. the Chairman announced that the advertised time had arrived for the Public Hearing, on Special Assessment Project No. 57, Claire Drive and Pine Court, in the Bassville Park Area.
Ms. Helen Peck, owner of a piece of property in the vicinity of the petitioner's, appeared before the Board in opposition of the Special Assessment. It was noted that she does not live on the property fronting the road involved in the Special Assessment Project.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved Special Assessment Project No . 57, Claire Drive and Pine Court, in the Bassville Park Area, and awarded the bid to the low bidder, Trac Roadbuilders, in the amount of $24,853.00.
ASSESSMENTS/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE
Mr. Gordon Savage, Attorney, representing a group of Astor residents opposing the Special Assessment Project, appeared before the Board and stated the residents' reasons for requesting withdrawal of their petitions favoring the Special Assessment.
Mr. Bob Brown, resident of Astor, living on Mink Road, appeared before the Board, in opposition to the paving, and stated his reasons for opposition.
Mr. Joe Fowler, who also owns property on Mink Road, appeared before the Board in opposition to the paving, due to the fact that several trees along the road will be removed during the paving process.
Mr. Steve Shafer, Vice-President of Trac Roadbuilders, appeared before the Board and explained how the paving would be done. He stated that Trac Roadbuilders would be willing to work with the residents, and that his firm would remove as little of the trees as possible.
Mr. Vanderford, Shockley Hills, appeared before the Board and questioned the project.
Mr. Gary Summers, representing the Astor Forest Property Owners Association, appeared before the Board and stated that the association would like for the County to go forward with the entire paving project, including Mink Road, as they feel it will be beneficial to the area.
Mr. Oscar Taylor, a resident of Astor living on Mink Road, appeared before the Board in favor of the paving project. He questioned Kathy McDonald, Assistant to the County Administrator, regarding a number of letters (65) received from residents in the area, in favor of Mink Road remaining in the paving project.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board denied the withdrawal of petitions, regarding the Special Assessment Project on Mink Road, in Astor.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA (CONT'D.)
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to purchase a surface grinder, to remove paint and thermoplastic traffic control markings, at an estimated cost of $2,200.00.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to purchase a one ton diesel cab and chassis, from Cecil Clark Chevrolet, at a cost of $12,587.32.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to purchase four (4) diesel pickups, from Cecil Clark Chevrolet, at a cost of $12,754.95 each.
BIDS/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to accept quotes regarding the purchase of a 220 CEM Rotary Compressor.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to purchase a used 4000 pound fork lift, for the Sign Shop, at a cost not to exceed $17,500.00.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to award #4-5489, Huff Road Project No. 2-88, to Trac Roadbuilders, in the amount of $197,341.00.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to award Project No. 3-88, #3-1445, Grand Highway "Part" Widening and Resurfacing, and #3-1548, Mohawk Road, to Trac Roadbuilders, in the amount of $304,464.00.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SIGNS/MUNICIPALITIES
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Town of Astatula, to purchase 15 stop signs, with appropriate posts, etc., at a total cost of $453.75.
ROADS-COUNTY & STATE/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to file a maintenance map, on Mohawk Road, #3-1548.
CONTRACTS LEASES & AGREEMENTS/STATE AGENCIES
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to execute the Termination Agreement, for the proposed railroad signal installation, on North Bay Road, with the Department of Transportation and the CSX Transportation, Inc.
RIGHT-OF-WAYS, ROADS & EASEMENTS/DEEDS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to accept the following right-of-way deeds:
Arlin D./Joan P. Harris #5-8074 Baker Road
John/Helen Grubiak #5-9587 Alco Road
Mark/Lisbeth Moore #5-9587 Alco Road
DEEDS/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE/STATE AGENCIES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to release the following road reservations, from the Department of Transportation, for the following Murphy Act Deeds:
2216 Release all reservations E. of Lady Lake
2579 Release all reservations Mt. Plymouth
2587 Release all reservations E. Umatilla Sub.
629 Release all reservations Astor Park
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of December 8, 1987, as corrected.
BONDS - CONTRACTOR
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Contractor Bonds:
New
390-88 Thomas Graham Philips (Electrical)
1253-88 Franklin Reaves (Aluminum Erection)
1321-88 Kenneth E. Dawson (Class B Contractor)
1352-88 Richard Webb d/b/a Webb Masonry (Masonry)
1453-88 John E. Slater d/b/a John Slater Custom Homes
(Residential Building)
1455-88 Gary L. Tinney Plumbing
1693-88 Jim Cichielo, Inc. (General)
3097-88 Aurelius Pesenti d/b/a American Electrical Systems
(Electrical)
4053-88 Everett James Cleversey (Building)
4171-88 Robert L. Humphrey d/b/a Simplex, Inc. (Aluminum
Specialty)
4214-88 Elgenia S. Insalaco (Electrical - Residential Builder)
4422-88 Ted W. Roberts d/b/a Master Electric (Electrical)
4502-88 John Matthew, Jr. (Electrical)
4550-88 Alexander Samardzich (Residential)
4551-88 Brown Builders of Marion County, Inc. (Building)
4552-88 Ralph J. Thompson Roofing Contractor (Roofing)
4553-88 Merrill Stephens d/b/a Stephens Construction (General)
4554-88 Dick Proctor Custom Homes, Inc. (Building)
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the payment of Warrant No. 75054 through Warrant No. 75493 for the following accounts:
County Transportation Trust Pasco Fire District
Private Industry Council Countywide Fire District
General Revenue Northwest Fire District
South Lake Fire District Countywide Library
Law Library Landfills
Fine & Forfeiture Mosquito Control
Paisley Fire District Mt. Plymouth Fire District
Bassville Fire District Special Assessments
Aquatic Weed Section 8
Emergency 911 Fund Road Impact
Eustis Section 8 Fish Conservation
Northeast Hospital Northeast Ambulance
Northwest Ambulance
ASSESSMENTS/SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the proper signatures on the following Satisfaction of Assessment Lien:
Thomas Holdings Subdivision
Philip S. Brown $2,900.00
REPORTS/PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL/JAILS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Distribution of Revenue Traffic/Criminal Cases, for the week ending November 30, 1987, in the amount of $13,537.75; the Cumulative Participant Activity Reports for Lake County, from July 1, 1987 to November 30, 1987, from Volusia, Lake, Flagler Private Industry Council, Inc.; and the Lake County Jail Follow-Up/Second Annual Inspection Report, dated November 9, 1987, from the Florida Department of Corrections.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to reimburse Karen Dale Roberts $24.00, for tuition and book, upon the successful completion of a Wastewater "B" Certification Supplemental, at Vo-Tech.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to reimburse Richard Roof $45.95, for tuition and book, upon the successful completion of a Micro D Base III, at Lake Sumter Community College.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/MOSQUITO-AQUATIC PLANT MANAGEMENT
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Mosquito-Aquatic Plant Management, for Robert Rinehart, Jim Hardin, Andrew Duncan, Jeff Maxwell and Donald Brown to attend Florida Anti-Mosquito Association short courses, in Tampa, on January 18-22, 1988, at a total cost of $1,173.24.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/MOSQUITO-AQUATIC PLANT MANAGEMENT
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Mosquito-Aquatic Plant Management to purchase an economy pickup truck, from local funds, at a cost not to exceed $7,600.00
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS
FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Sumter County Intergovernmental Fire Protection Agreement, for fire protection in designated areas of Sumter County, for FY 87/88, in the amount of $2,545.00.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried, the Board approved the request from Emergency Management, to purchase a pager, under lease agreement from United Telespectrum, at an eighteen month total cost of $588.00.
Commr. Carson declared a conflict of interest, and abstained from the discussion and vote, as he is on the Board of Directors of United Telephone.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/PUBLIC HEALTH
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Emergency Management, for Bob Reymont, Director of Emergency Management, to attend an Ingestion Pathway Workshop, on January 19-20, 1988, in Crystal River, at an estimated cost of $125.00.
Included in the motion was approval for Bob Reymont, Director of Emergency Management, and Lonnie Strickland, Director of Health and General Services, to attend the State Division of Emergency Management Workshop, on January 27-28, 1988, in Tallahassee, at a total cost of $150.00.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC HEALTH
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Medical Examiner, to purchase a 55 cubic foot Jewett Laboratory refrigerator, at an estimated cost of $4,943.00.
APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/LIBRARIES
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to appoint Howard Babb, Jr. to fill the unexpired term of Eloise Fisher, who has resigned from the Library Board (term to be from December 31, 1987 to October 15, 1988).
Included in the motion, was approval of the request to appoint Connie Wagner to succeed Linda Hatfield, whose term on the Library Board expires January 21, 1988 (term to be from January 22, 1988 to October 1, 1989).
Also included in the motion, was approval of resolutions, for appreciation of service, to Eloise Fisher and Linda Hatfield, and authorization of proper signatures on same, as well as the request for Letters of Appreciation to Ms. Fisher and Ms. Hatfield.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PLANNING DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to accept a replacement Irrevocable Letter of Credit, in the amount of $42,645.00, for performance, at South 40 Business Center, and release of previous Irrevocable Letters of Credit.
RIGHT-OF-WAYS, ROADS & EASEMENTS/SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the final plat of Arrowhead Estates Subdivision and accepted an environmental easement for same.
BONDS - MOBILE HOME
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from William Parsons, Tavares Area, District #3, to live in a mobile home on the same piece of property on which his conventional dwelling unit is being built, subject to the proper bonds being posted and with the understanding that the mobile home will be removed upon the completion of the conventional dwelling unit, or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners.
Included in the motion was approval of the request for cancellation of the following mobile home bonds:
Perry Brown, Western Shores Area, District #1
Gary Johnson, South Lake County, District #3
William Petry, Mt. Plymouth Area, District #4
LAWS & LEGISLATION/AG CENTER
A brief discussion occurred regarding an informational workshop scheduled for December 18, 1987, at the Lake County Agricultural Center, to discuss the local option sales tax. It was noted that Mr. Carmen Rosamonda, Assistant Collection and Enforcement Administrator, with the Florida Department of Revenue, in Maitland, will review the procedures to be followed, forms to be used, etc., in the collection of the tax. The workshop has been scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m.
BIDS/PLANNING DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for an emergency purchase of two (2) vehicles, and to go out to bid for three (3) more, for Planning and Development.
COURTHOUSE
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the proper signatures on letters of appreciation to Mr. Howard Babb, Jr. and Howard Babb, Sr., for the donation of the Christmas tree on display in the Courthouse lobby.
COUNTY EMPLOYEES/INSURANCE
Commr. Carson brought to the attention of the Board the fact that the Insurance Committee had met and discussed the present insurance policy that the County has, for its employees, with Gulf Life. He stated that the policy presently has a major medical lifetime maximum of a quarter of a million dollars, however, the amount of coverage can be increased from a quarter of a million dollars to a full million, for less than $4,000.00 per year. He recommended approval of said request, on behalf of the Insurance Committee.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to increase the major medical lifetime maximum insurance policy, with Gulf Life Insurance, from a quarter of a million dollars to a full million, at a cost of less than $4,000.00 per year.
He also brought to the Board's attention the fact that the Insurance Committee is working on the potential of dental coverage, of adding prescription card service, and possibly of increasing life insurance (which is presently at $10,000.00 maximum for all employees) to a basis of a minimum of $10,000.00, with the opportunity for those who wish to buy more, to be able to do so on a group basis. He stated that the Insurance Committee will have some numbers, for the Board's review, in the near future.
APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Commr. Windram brought to the attention of the Board the fact that Mr. Ted Schaffer, Pasco Fire District, had resigned, and requested that the Board approve a Letter of Appreciation to Mr. Schaffer, as he had certainly been an asset to the County.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the proper signatures on a Letter of Appreciation to Mr. Ted Schaffer, who has resigned from the Pasco Fire District, for his service to the County.
COMMISSIONERS
Commr. Windram expressed his appreciation for the cooperation he had received during the past year from everyone and wished everyone a merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
THOMAS J. WINDRAM, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK
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