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