The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in special session on Tuesday, September 25, 1990, at 6:40 p.m., in the Board of County Commissioner's Meeting Room, Lake County Courthouse, Tavares, Florida. Commissioners present at the meeting were: Michael J. Bakich, Chairman; C. W. "Chick" Gregg; Don Bailey; and Richard Swartz. Others present were: Annette Star Lustgarten, County Attorney; Ava Kronz, Assistant to the County Manager; Mike Anderson, Director of Capital Improvements; and Sandra Carter, Deputy Clerk.
GRANTS/LIBRARY SERVICES/HEALTH & GENERAL SERVICES
STATE AGENCIES
Mr. Lonnie Strickland, Director of Health & General Services, appeared before the Board and explained this request.
It was noted said application had to be submitted by October 1, 1990, thus, the reason behind the request for approval this date.
On a motion by Commr. Swartz, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized proper signatures on a grant application for State aid monies for Fiscal Year 1990-91.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/GRANTS/HEALTH & GENERAL SERVICES
STATE AGENCIES
Mr. Lonnie Strickland, Director of Health & General Services, appeared before the Board and explained this request.
It was noted said application had to be submitted by October 1, 1990, thus, the reason behind the request for approval this date.
On a motion by Commr. Swartz, seconded by Commr. Bailey and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized proper signatures on a grant application for State funding, for transportation of the disadvantaged, in the amount of $85,411.00.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BIDS/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS
ELECTIONS/FIRE PROTECTION
Ms. Eleanor Anderson, Director of Administrative Services-Budget, for the County, appeared before the Board and explained this request, stating the County had sent RFP's to eleven local banks and leasing companies, however, had only received one response, from Liberty National Leasing Company.
Commr. Bakich interjected that he had spoken with several of the banks and they stated that the time frame in which they had to respond to this request was entirely too short, thus, the reason for only one submittal, which Ms. Anderson alluded to. He stated the banks had asked that, in the future, staff allow them more time to respond to such matters.
Commr. Gregg questioned Mr. Jim Schuster, Director of Finance, as to what he thought about the interest rate quoted by Liberty National, at which time Mr. Schuster stated he was very impressed with it.
Ms. Annette Star Lustgarten, County Attorney, informed the Board that she was still reviewing the agreement, pertaining to this request, as they had just received it, however, noted there will be some minor changes to it.
On a motion by Commr. Gregg, seconded by Commr. Swartz and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized proper signatures on a resolution and agreement (with Liberty National Leasing Company), regarding a request to purchase voting machines for the Elections Office ($265,000.00 - FY 1989-90) and fire equipment for Fire Protection ($411,000.00 - FY 1990-91), for a total loan amount of $676,000.00.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
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MICHAEL J. BAKICH, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
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JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK
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