A regular MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
september 7, 1976
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners convened in regular session in the Board of County Commissioners’ Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida, on Tuesday, September 7, 1976, at 9:00 A.M. Present were: Thomas J. Windram, Chairman; C.A. Deems; Glenn C. Burhans; J. M. Hoskinson; and James R. Carson, Jr. Others present were: James C. Watkins, Clerk; Christopher Ford, County Attorney; and Andrea Gambrell, Deputy Clerk.
The Invocation was given by James C. Watkins, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Glenn C. Burhans.
minutes
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the minutes of the meeting of August 10, 1976 were approved as amended.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the minutes of the meeting of August 17, 1976 were approved as amended.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the minutes of the special meeting of August 20, 1976 were approved as amended.
contracts and agreements
Mr. Willett, Director of Planning, appeared before the Board and presented the 701 Contract for the Board’s approval. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upon the recommendation of the Director of Planning, approved the 701 Contract and authorized the Chairman to sign same.
appointments
Mr. Willett inquired if the Board had selected those persons who will serve on the 701 Advisory Board. The Chairman requested the County Attorney to research whether or not these persons will have to file a financial disclosure statement.
appropriations
Mr. Edward Feaver from the Department of Manpower Planning appeared before the Board to discuss the problem the County has encountered regarding their desire to continue operating the CETA I program in the same manner as in past years and the desire of the Department of Manpower Planning to operate this program through a Comprehensive Agent. Discussion was held. Items discussed were the amount of money that would be received by the public, the number of persons needed to operate the program under a Comprehensive theory, the possibility of the County becoming the agent and operating the program itself, the aspect of filing legal papers in the Courts to halt the Department of Manpower Planning from forcing Lake County to operate the CETA program under a Comprehensive Agent and the fact that operating the CETA I program under a Comprehensive Agent would be the beginning of another bureaucracy.
The Board thanked Mr. Feaver for discussing this matter with the Board and stated that they would make a decision on the matter later in the day.
municipalities
Mr. Claude Smoak, Mayor of Clermont, appeared before the Board regarding the possibility of the County participating financially with the City of Clermont in a study which would monitor the feasibility of placing effluent in the marshes. Discussion was held.
ordinances
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board postponed the consideration of an “RE” Zoning District until 11:00 a.m.
municipalities
It was discussed that if this study proved successful, it would not totally solve the effluent problem, but would aid many municipalities in this local problem. It was suggested that the other cities, since the results of this study could benefit them, financially assist in the funding of this study. Mr. Smoak stated that all the cities have their problems and did not feel that they would consider such an expenditure.
ordinances
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board postponed consideration of the Subdivision Ordinances and the Ordinance establishing an “RE” District until 11:15 a.m.
municipalities
Mr. S. Holcomb appeared before the Board and stated that this study is slated to last 15 months; however, he stated that it will have to be monitored for several months after the 15-month deadline to make sure that the effluent does not adversely affect the waters in the area after the substance is placed into the marshes.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved to financially assist Clermont in the funding of this study in the amount of $15,000 which will be taken from Contingency in the 1976-1977 Fiscal Year Budget.
ordinances
The Chairman announced that the time had arrived for the Board to consider an Ordinance establishing an “RE” Zoning District. Discussion was held, and Mr. Willett reviewed with the Board the changes that had been made by the planning and zoning Board.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board placed the Ordinance on for its first and only reading by title only which is as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA ORDINANCE 19716, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION “RE” RURAL ESTATES AS AN ADDITIONAL DISTRICT TO ENCOURAGE THE RETENTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF SUITABLE AREAS FOR SELECT TYPES OF RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT A LOW DENSITY; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
No one appeared before the Board in opposition to this Ordinance. On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board adopted the above Ordinance as amended by title only.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board postponed the Subdivision Ordinance until October 12, 1976 at 11 a.m.
county policy
At this time Mr. Watkins presented to the Board a suggested procedure for establishing and processing Ordinances that are considered by the Board. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board adopted the Ordinance Procedure as submitted by the Clerk as County Policy and requested that the Planning Department be forwarded a copy of same.
licenses and permits
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Dr. George Matthew for a seawall and backfill on a 150-foot lot adjacent to Lake Griffin in Leesburg.
contracts and agreements
Mr. Hennessey, Director of Pollution Control, appeared before the Board and stated that according to Florida Statutes, Chapter 253.123 regarding the drawdown of Lake Carlton, it is necessary to have the summary of a Departmental Biological survey assessing the environmental impact of the proposed drawdown read into the minutes and a certified copy of the minutes indicating the Board’s approval forwarded to the Tallahassee office of the Department of Environmental Regulation.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Biological Summary as presented to the Board which is as follows:
Applicant proposed to restore Lake Carlton by drawdown. The proposals submitted include a preferred and alternate plan. The preferred plan is as follows: 1. Isolate Lake Carlton from Lake Beauclair by installing a sheet pile dam with supportive, surrounding fill (obtained from bottoms of Lake Carlton). 2. Excavating approximately 8,000 cubic yards of Lake Carlton bottoms adjacent to the dam to act as a sump (approximately 7,500 cubic yards will be relocated parallel to the sump area on either side as dragline support and approximately 500 yards will be placed as support for the dam). 3. Pump water from Lake Carlton to Lake Beauclair (expected duration is 15 to 21 days, lowering Lake Carlton a maximum of 10 feet. 4. Expose bottoms of Lake Carlton. 5. Refilling of Lake Carlton with rainwater, water from upstream, lakes, or if necessary refilling with water from Lake Beauclair. The Alternate plan includes: 1. Excavating bottoms of Lake Carlton to construct an adequate earthen dam. 2. Pump water from Lake Carlton to Lake Beauclair (extent of alternate drawdown is lessened due to economic factors and consideration of adjacent citrus groves). 3. Expose lake bottoms. 4. Refill Lake Carlton as previously stated.
Lake Carlton is part of the Oklawaha chain of lakes. With origins in Lake Apopka, these lakes have Class III waters and are exhibiting signs of advancing eutophication. The over-enriched waters are generally attributed to several inter-related causes, some of which are agricultural runoff, sewage discharge, stabilized lake levels and the elimination of littoral (floodplain) habitat by encroaching shoreline development. The Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission has conducted numerous studies in these lakes experimenting with improvement of the declining game fisheries.
Lake Carlton is a 382-acre lake connected to Lake Beauclair and is more eutrophic than other nearby waterbodies. Littoral emertent vegetation consists of a fringe of Panicum Hemitomon, Panicum Geminatum, Typha, Pontederia and isolated stands of Taxodium.
Analysis of shallow lake bottoms revealed no submergent vegetation. These shallow bottoms (3 feet to 6 feet) consist of coarse sand and detritus inhabited by sparse amounts of invertebrate organisms (i.e. amphibods, oligochaetes, leaches, chironomid larvae and viviporous snails); deeper bottoms are shown to be largely anaerobic, organic sediments. The Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission has studied this lake since 1969. This investigation and findings support those studies.
The proposed drawdown will have an adverse, short-term effect on Lake Carlton; however, the long-term effects are expected to improve the general conditions of the bottoms of Lake Carlton and as a result increase game fish production. Even if the expected results are not fulfilled, the resultant conditions are not expected to be less favorable than existing conditions. The long-term gain of improved water quality and game fish production is expected to outweigh the short-term adverse effects.
At this time the Board also approved the project.
licenses and permits
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Ms. Marsha Smiley as presented by Mr. William Hennessey for the replacement of fill and riprap on a 250-foot lot adjacent to Lake Dora.
recess and reassembly
At 12:00 Noon the Chairman announced that the Board would adjourn for lunch at the Silver Lake Golf and Country Club. The public and press were invited to attend on a Dutch treat basis.
Road closing
At 2:00 p.m. the Board reconvened to consider two advertised Road Closings.
The Clerk stated that the proof of publication had been received regarding the closing of DR I-7911, the description of which is as follows:
THE WEST 66 FEET OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA. THE NORTH 66 FEET OF THE WEST 1500 FEET OF GOVERNMENT LOT 3, LESS THE WEST 66 FEET THEREOF IN SAID SECTION 6; BEGIN AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF GOVERNMENT LOT 4, SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH RANGE 25 EAST, LAKE COUNTY FLORIDA, RUN THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 10 SECONDS EAST 1878 FEET, ALONG SOUTH LINE OF GOVERNMENT LOT 4, THENCE NORTH 29 DEGREES 04 MINTUES 45 SECONDS WEST TO A POINT THAT IS 66 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF GOVERNMENT LOT 4, THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 10 SECONDS WEST TO THE WEST LINE OF GOVERNMENT LOT 4, THENCE SOUTH 66 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING LESS THE WEST 66 FEET THEREOF.
Mr. Taylor appeared before the Board regarding this case. He stated that he had contacted the adjacent property owners and informed the Board that the property is in an estate and that his client is in the process of purchasing the property. Discussion was held regarding whether or not all the persons involved had been properly contacted.
Mr. Taylor stated that he had an appraisal conducted by Mr. Sam Cook, MAI, on the value of the road in question as well as the value of land owned by his client adjacent to a clay pit which is used by the County. Mr. Taylor stated that according to the appraisals, the road was valued at about the same amount as 5 acres of land that was adjacent to the above-mentioned clay pit.
Discussion was held on the value of a well-constructed and maintained road. Mr. Andrew, County Engineer, stated that he felt the cost for the construction of such a road was not taken into consideration when the appraisal was made.
Mr. Ford suggested that this be postponed and that the County as well as Mr. Taylor contact the adjacent property owners by certified mail informing them that a petition has been submitted to close this road, and should they have any objections to this closing, they should submit their objections in writing to the Board of County Commissioners or appear in person at the upcoming hearing date.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board postponed this hearing until October 5, 1976 at 2:00 p.m.
The Clerk stated that proof of publication had been received for the closing of an unnamed road in Hutchinson’s Addition to Yalaha, the description of which is as follows:
THAT PORTION OF A CERTAIN UNNAMED RIGHT-OF-WAY, SOUTH OF SR 48, BETWEEN LOTS 13, 14, 17 AND 18 IN THE TOWNSHIP PLAT OF HUTCHINSON’S ADDITION TO YALAHA, AN UNRECORDED SUBDIVISION IN SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 20 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
No one appeared before the Board in objection to this road closing. On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the above road was closed.
roads subdivision
Mr. Robert Andrew, County Engineer, requested release of the Escrow Agreement for Bradford Mobile Home Estates retaining $1682 for the maintenance bond and requested that the road, Shelly Drive DR 56040 be taken into the county-maintained system. On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted Shelly Drive into the County Maintained System upon the recommendation of the County Engineer and approved the release of the funds held in Escrow except for $1682, which will be retained for the maintenance bond.
recess and reassembly
At this time, the Chairman announced that the Board would adjourn and convene in an Executive Session to discuss matters involving Labor Relations.
At 3:56 p.m. the Board reconvened in open session.
county employees
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the employment of a Secretary I at the Agricultural Center effective September 7, 1976 at an annual salary of $5,700.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the employment of a matron for the Courthouse effective September 7, 1976 at a salary of $4800.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the employment of a nurse’s aide at the Lake County Nursing Home effective September 7, 1976 at an annual salary of $4500.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the employment of a Field Manager for the Pollution Control Department at an annual salary of $8000 effective upon finding a qualified person to fill this vacancy.
planning and zoning
Discussion was held regarding the moving of the Purchasing Department or parts of the Planning Department to the vacant offices in the building occupied by the Personnel Department. After consideration was given to this matter, it met with the approval of the Board to have the Purchasing Department remain in its present location and to move part of the Planning Department as suggested by Mr. Michael Willett, Director of Planning, to the above-mentioned vacant office.
accounts allowed
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, travel was approved for Mr. Evan Porter to attend the National Funding Aid Conference in Washington D.C. on September 27 and 28, 1976 and approved for the $45 registration fee to be paid.
licenses and permits
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the following Utility and Driveway Permits were approved:
NO. PERMITTEE PURPOSE ROAD
803 Florida Telephone Co. Buried Cable 5-8872
804 Florida Telephone Co. Buried & Aerial Cable 5-8871
809 Florida Telephone Co. Aerial Cable 1-6008
810 Florida Telephone Co. Buried Cable S-25A & 2-3311
813 Florida Telephone Co. Buried Cable S-565
816 Florida Telephone Co. Buried Cable S-44A
819 Florida Telephone Co. Buried Cable S-44A
821 Florida Telephone Co. Buried Cable 3-2836
822 Florida Telephone Co. Aerial Cable 5-5929
823 Florida Telephone Co. Buried Cable 4-7991
825 Florida Telephone Co. Buried Cable 5-6836
826 Florida Telephone Co. Buried Cable 5-6835
828 Florida Telephone Co. Buried Cable 1-7906
830 Florida Telephone Co. Aerial Cable 1-6602
836 Florida Telephone Co. Buried Cable Greenwing St.
837 Florida Telephone Co. Aerial Cable 4-6588
838 Florida Telephone Co. Buried Cable 3-0848
839 Florida Telephone Co. Buried Cable 3-0847
843 Florida Telephone Co. Buried & Aerial Cable 1-6903
1-298 City of Leesburg Aerial Wire 1-4108
5-299 Sumter Electric Coop, Inc. Distribution Line S-452
Driveway Permits
5-193 Fred D’Elia 5-7968
3-195 James Swank S-448A
4-196 Richard Whitacre 4-6079
1-197 Spisak Nursery 1-7303
5-198 Fred D’Elia 5-7968
3-199 Billy Brewer S-448A
1-200 Ralph Stafford S-466A
3-201 CCC of Florida, Inc. 3-4057
1-202 Donald E. Schmidt 1-4636
4-203 Harold E. Steels S-44A
Commr. Carson abstained from the vote, because he is a member on the Board of Directors of the Florida Telephone Corporation.
maps and plats
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the plat of Melody Hills Subdivision meeting the County specifications and upon the recommendation of the County Engineer, County Planner and County Attorney.
roads – subdivision
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the road within Lake Gertrude Estates (Sussex Drive, DR 44667) into the County Maintained system and accepted the maintenance bond upon the recommendation of the County Engineer.
machinery and equipment
Discussion was held regarding the projected cost for four portable scales to be used for weighing trucks which will use the County Landfills. On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of the County Engineer to waive the bid procedure and authorized him to obtain quotations for four sets of portable scales.
public health
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved for individuals to be charged $.50 for dumping up to four 30-gallon trash cans of household rubbish and concrete blocks at the County Landfills and that a charge of $10 per ton be placed on the dumping of tires.
county material
The County Engineer reported to the Board that he had obtained quotations from various junk dealers for the sale and hauling of scrap iron that is at the Leesburg barn. He stated that the highest and best price for the sale of this material was received from Young’s Scrap Metals in the amount of $1,000.50. On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the sale of the above-mentioned scrap iron to Young’s Scrap Metals in the amount of $1,000.50 being the best of those quotations received.
roads – county
Mr. Andrew presented to the Board a request from Florida Crushed Rock requesting the County assume maintenance of Hancock Road (DR 3-1255) and John’s Lake Road (DR 3-1158). He stated that according to a special permit that was issued three years ago, it specified that Florida Crushed Stone would construct and maintain the roads in question. He further informed the Board that some shoulder work needs to be done on the above-mentioned roads. Discussion was held. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved that the above-mentioned roads be taken into the County Maintained System after the roads have been repaired by Florida Crushed Stone according to the requirements as stated by the County Engineer.
bids
Mr. Andrew reported to the Board the results of the annual bids which were received by the Clerk’s Office on Friday, August 27, 1976. The bid results are as follows:
ITEM SUCCESSFUL BIDDER
Corrugated Metal Pipe Florida Culvert
Corrugated Aluminum Pipe Florida Culvert
Reinforced Concrete Pipe, Class III Lakeland Concrete Pipe
Hot and Cold Asphalt Mix Basic Asphalt
Radio Maintenance Rejected all bids
Asphalt Material Rejected all bids
Traffic Paints and Related Products Armstrong Smith – paint and wash thinner
Dave Smith and Co. – glass beads and reflectorized pavement markers
Striping of the A.G. Merrit Road Jet-Mark, Inc.
Oil and Grease Standard Oil Co. of Tampa
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board accepted those bids from the companies as listed being the best of those bids received and as recommended by the County Engineer, and rejected those bids as listed upon the recommendation of the County Attorney.
ROADS – COUNTY
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board adopted a resolution expressing its intent to participate in the Pavement Marking Demonstration Program for the 1976-1977 Fiscal Year.
county employees
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the County Switchboard Operator, Liz Low, to work overtime on Tuesday, September 7, 1976 to receive telephone calls regarding the election results.
roads – county
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board adopted a resolution establishing speed limits on the following roads:
DIST. NO. ROAD NAME SPEED LIMIT
2-0611 Bay Lake Loop 40
3-0542 Lake Nellie Road 45 (Bituminous)
3-0840 Log House Road 25
3-1038 Bronson Road 30
3-1039 Harder Road 30
3-1146 Anderson Hill 35
3-1067 Marsh Road 40
1-5437
5-5347 Haines Creek Road 30
4-3885 Cemetery Road 35
2-4606 Montclair Road 25
2-4006 Caballo Road 35
2-4006 Youngs Road 35
4-4872 Old Country Club Road 35
4-5371 Abrams Road 45
4-5263 South Avenue 25
4-4955 Mt. Homer Road 35
1-5702 Micro Racetrack Road 25
1-6304 Crystal Lake Drive 35
1-6002 Lake Ella Road 40-30
1-6903 Landfill Road 5 Bituminous Surface – 45
4 Soil Surfaced – 30
1-7310 Gray’s Airport Cutoff 45
1-7807 Griffin Avenue 45
1-8010 Marion County Road 5 Bituminous Surface – 45
1-5335 Treadway School Road 35
3-3342 Eichelberger Road 35
2-3127 Blomfiled Avenue 35
2-2605 Bridges Road 40
2-2427
2-2727 O’Brien Road 35
2-2119 Lake Emma Road 40
2-2113 Simon Brown Road 45
2-1716 Bible Camp Road 35
2-1805 Douglas Road 35
2-1503 Sloan’s Ridge Road 40
2-1604 Lee Road 40
2-1204 Carter Island Road 5 Bituminous Surface – 45
6 Soil Surfaced – 40
2-1310 Mascotte-Empire Road 35
2-1412 Mt. Pleasant Road 45 (25 City Limits)
2-1622 Sampey Road 25
3-1838 Jalarmy Road 25
2-1213 Empire Road 40
2-1124 Redwing Road 35
2-1024 Phillips Road Soil Surfaced – 35
roads – county
Mr. Andrew presented to the Board the Right-of-Way Resolution, County Resolution and Right-of-Way Contract for the Cherry Lake Road in South Lake County as well as supporting maps.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board adopted the resolution as presented by the Department of Transportation, approved the contract, and authorized for the map to be recorded in the Clerk’s office effective September 8, 1976.
autos and trucks
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board adopted a resolution establishing a preventative maintenance policy for County vehicles making the person to whom the vehicle is assigned responsible for seeing that it is maintained in a proper manner.
outdoor recreational facilities
Mr. Andrew reported to the Board that complaints had been received from residents regarding the noise at Lake Mack Park. Discussion was held. On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board adopted a resolution closing Lake Mack Park from sunset to sunrise and authorized that the necessary signs be posted.
roads – county
Mr. Andrew reported to the Board that there were roads that needed to be restriped and requested permission to advertise for bids. Discussion was held. The Board authorized the County Engineer to obtain quotations for the above-mentioned restriping needs and to report back to the Board on this matter.
machinery and equipment
Mr. Andrew reported to the Board that the County had received a generator which could be used in case of a power failure; however, he stated that somehow the Civil Defense Department had removed it from the County premises and assigned it to WLCO radio in Eustis. Discussion was held. On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the County Engineer to take the necessary steps to have the generator returned to Lake County.
roads – county
Mr. Andrew stated that Commr. Hoskinson had brought to the attention of the Board the fact that Mr. Buck Nilsson had erected a chain link fence in the road right-of-way. Mr. Andrew stated that he has reviewed the matter and that according to all of the surveys, Mr. Nilsson is encroaching on the right-of-way and has written him a letter informing him that the fence must be removed.
elections
At this time, Commr. Windram, Commr. Deems, and Commr. Carson volunteered to serve on the Canvassing Board beginning at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday.
animals
Commr. Hoskinson stated that discussion was held regarding the placement of a telemote unit at the Animal Shelter. It was requested that Mr. Middleton, Purchasing Agent, obtain quotations for the purchase and installation of this unit at the Shelter and report to the Board his findings.
roads – state
Commr. Burhans brought to the attention of the Board that the Lake County Chamber of Commerce would like to erect an information sign on 452A. On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the erection of the above sign provided approval from the DOT is obtained if necessary.
county buildings
Commr. Burhans brought to the attention of the Board that the Lake County Fair Association would like permission to construct a 150 X 100 foot building at the Lake County Fairgrounds. He stated that he was informed that this construction would be done at no cost to the County. On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the above request to construct a building at the Lake County Fairgrounds at no cost to the County was approved.
appropriations
Discussion was held regarding what action the County would take regarding the operation of the CETA I Program. It was the feeling of the Board that citizens now in CETA I positions would suffer should Lake County enter into a legal battle regarding the operation of this program at this time.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board adopted a resolution stating that over the County’s objections, it would allow the CETA I program to be operated by the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services for the coming year.
Commr. Carson voted “no” and stated that the Board should do everything it could during the coming year to change the operation of this program from a Comprehensive Operation to the way it has been handled by Lake County in prior years.
courthouse
Commr. Burhans requested the Board discuss the matter involving the parking lot immediately surrounding the existing courthouse. Commr. Deems stated that he has noticed that persons employed at the Courthouse are still using this parking lot during the daily working hours and reiterated that when this parking lot was constructed, it was intended to be used by the public conducting business at the Courthouse and not for an employee parking lot. The Chairman stated that a letter should be sent to all departments reminding them of the Board’s intention regarding the use of this facility and inform them that steps will be taken to have vehicles towed away should this policy not be honored. It was the feeling of the Board that this letter should be sent over the Chairman’s signature.
bonds
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the following Contractor’s Bonds were approved:
414-77 Booker T. Williams (Masonry)
886-77 S.W. Williams/Konsler Steel Co., Inc.
1048-77 W.C. Sanders dba The Alert Company
1434-76 William A. Reynolds dba Temp-A-Trol
1435-76 Jordan W. Hypes (Mobile Home)
1436-77 Charlie Williams (Roofing)
1437-76 Robert J. Otte DBA Bob Otte Home Service
1438-76 Warren Bell & Truestone Building (Specialty Solar Heat Installation)
1439-76 Coleman Viglione dba Sun Country Electric
1442-76 Terry V. Schichtel (Plumbing)
1444-76 Fred N. Orme (Residential Building)
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the following Contract Bonds were cancelled:
412-76 Delwin E. Harris
461-76 S.D. Parsons
633-77 E.E. Weirich dba Golden Aire
1314-77 Robert J. Nali
1339-77 Allweather, Inc.
1367-77 Pierre Renaldo, Inc.
1392-76 John Robertson
licenses and permits
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the following gun permit applications were approved:
William R. Brooks Sherman Hoover George W. Lewis
Susie C. Tyer Fred Cooper Mary G. Johnson
Willie Gainey
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the following $500 gun permit bonds were approved:
William Gainey Lewis Clark Susie C. Tyer
Fred P. Cooper Daisy C. Millett Roy F. Durfee, Sr.
commissioners
At 6:00 p.m., Commr. Hoskinson stated that he would have to leave the meeting at this time due to a prior commitment.
accounts allowed
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved the purchase of a 1-20MM 3.8 wide angle Vivitar Automatic universal mount lens for the Ag Center at a cost of $130.
county employees
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously by those present, the Board accepted the resignation of Mrs. Leona Carney as Secretary at the Agricultural Center effective September 8, 1976.
resolutions
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously by those present, the Board adopted a resolution releasing the drainage and utility easement involved in a road closing in the Silver Lake area on January 15, 1976. This action was taken upon the recommendation of the County Engineer and County Attorney.
budgets
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously by those present, the Board accepted the Revenue and Expense Budgets for South Lake Hospital District for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 1976 as required by Florida State Statute.
accounts allowed
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved the request from Glenn Middleton to install two pressure flow valves in the service lines to the pumps at the Tavares Storage tank area at a cost not to exceed $500.
budgets
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously by those present, the Board accepted the budget for the Clerk’s Office for the fiscal year 1976-1977.
accounts refused
Mr. Watkins presented to the Board a request from Mr. Fred Bollenberg for permission to take from the Civil Defense Budget travel he incurred during the month on behalf of Veterans Service Department because the travel budget in the Veterans Service Department was exhausted. The Board requested the Clerk to review this matter and present a recommendation to the Board. They also requested Mr. Watkins to inform Mr. Bollenberg that he should not incur travel expenses after his budgeted item is exhausted.
accounts allowed
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved the travel request for Mary Valentine to attend a conference on Civil Defense Budgeting on September 22-24, 1976 at the Capitol Inn in Tallahassee. The Board denied the travel request of Mr. Fred Bollenberg to attend the above-mentioned conference.
civil defense
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously by those present, the Board certified Mr. Bob Andrew, County Engineer, and Mr. Fred Bollenberg, Acting Civil Defense Director as authorized agents of the County to sign and receive surplus property at Stark.
tax valuation and equalization
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved payment to Mildred Krauss in the amount of $20.32 and $21.48 for reimbursement of unclaimed redemption monies remitted to the Lake County Board of County Commissioners.
licenses and permits
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously by those present, the Board adopted a resolution wherein fortunetellers who have Occupational Permits in Lake County may renew them on a yearly basis without having to resubmit a formal application to the Board of County Commissioners. However, the Board reserves the right to alter this procedure should the County receive formal complaints regarding fortunetellers and/or palmists in Lake County.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved the cancellation of the gun permit for Gerard K. Kelch as requested by the Bonding Company.
reports
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously by those present, the Board accepted the monthly report from the Traffic and Criminal Department of the Clerk’s Office.
cancellation of warrants
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously by those present, the following warrants were approved for cancellation:
PEOPLES STATE BANK OF GROVELAND
107 Adrian Conant $ 5.72
298 Ruth Nix 22.40
312 Joseph Capiel 8.12
324 Curtis Colter 6.20
EXCHANGE BANK OF CLERMONT
476 David Martin $6.20
932 Betty Randolph 5.72
963 Betty Randolph 5.72
1053 Mario Nix 5.72
1098 Keith A. Ingraham 5.72
1267 David Collins 5.72
1298 Gerald Collins 5.72
suits affecting the county
Mr. Ford reported to the Board that the gate erected by Royal Trails across Sawgrass Road had not yet been removed and requested permission to file an injunction against Royal Trails involving this matter. On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved for the County Attorney’s Office to file the above-mentioned injunction against Royal Trails.
appointments
Mr. Ford reported to the Board that according to the law, those persons selected by the Board to serve on the 701 Advisory Board would have to file a financial disclosure statement.
budgets
Mr. Ford brought to the attention of the Board that when the 1976-1977 Fiscal Year Budget was advertised in the paper, there was an error in the date. He stated that he recommended the Clerk to readvertise the entire budget properly to protect the County against any possible future legal action. The Clerk stated that the Budget has been readvertised.
minutes
Commr. Carson reported to the Board that he had been contacted by the Leesburg Public Library requesting copies of the Board of County Commissioners Minutes. On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved for the Clerk to furnish a copy of the Board minutes to any public library at no charge.
There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 6:20 P.M.
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thomas j. windram, chairman
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James C. Watkins, Clerk