A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

october 19, 1976

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners convened in regular session on Tuesday, October 19, 1976, at 9:00 a.m., in the Board of County Commissioners’ Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida. Present were: Thomas J. Windram, Chairman; C.A. “Lex” Deems; Glenn C. Burhans; and James R. Carson, Jr. Absent was J. M. Hoskinson. Others present were: James C. Watkins, Clerk; Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; Sharon Mitchell and Dinah Williams, Deputy Clerks.

The Invocation was given by James C. Watkins, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by C. A. Deems.

fire districts

Mr. Gordon Averitt, President of the Firemen’s Association, appeared before the Board to discuss the resolution pertaining to the referendum which is to be placed on the ballot in November. Discussion was held, and it was determined that it was not necessary to make any further changes.

commissioners

At 9:10 a.m., Commr. J. M. Hoskinson arrived for the Board meeting.

At 9:25 a.m., Commr. Windram left the meeting due to an appointment at the Agricultural Center. At this time, Commr. Deems, Vice Chairman, assumed the position as Chairman.

planning and zoning

Michael Stearman, Associate Planner, presented an Assurance Form regarding Title II of the Public Works Employment Act of 1976 which provides for the distribution of funds to states and units of local general government. On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr Burhans and carried by those present, the Board directed that the Assurance Form for the funds be completed and authorized the Chairman and Clerk to sign same. The Clerk was directed to mail these forms to the Office of Revenue Sharing and forward a copy of this information to Mike Stearman for his files.

schools – miscellaneous

Commr. Carson brought to the attention of the Board that only eight persons are using the sidewalk near the Treadway School, which was previously discussed. No further action concerning a new sidewalk was taken at this time.

sewer plants

Mr. W. K. Hennessey, Director of the Pollution Control Department, appeared before the Board along with Mr. Walley, representing Woodland Heritage, and Mr. B. Phillips, a consultant engineer, to request approval for the location of a sewage treatment plant for Woodland Heritage. Commr. Carson moved to grant approval of the location of a sewage treatment plant as presented by Mr. Hennessey. Commr. Carson withdrew his motion; Commr. Hoskinson withdrew his second.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, the Board tabled the request for approval on the location of the sewage treatment plant until 1:30 p.m. today. Commr. Carson voted “no.”

licenses and permits

Mr. W. K. Hennessey, Director of the Pollution Control Department, presented a request from Mr. Bernard J. Koenke for the construction of a seawall with attendant backfill on Lake Griffin. On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried by those present, the Board approved the issuance of a permit to Mr. Koenke for construction of seawall and backfill.

resolutions

Mr. W. K. Hennessey, Director of the Pollution Control Department, presented a resolution from the City of Groveland in regard to the Comprehensive “201 Facilities Plan” for the “Groveland 201 Planning District” as established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried by those present, the Board approved the resolution as presented by Mr. Hennessey.

Ordinances

At 10:00 a.m. the Vice Chairman announced that the time had arrived for the Board to consider two ordinances amending the Subdivision Rules and Regulations which were postponed to this time and date. The Vice Chairman stated that these ordinances would be postponed until 10:15 a.m. so that copies could be obtained for review and discussion.

bids and proposals

Mr. Robert Andrew, County Engineer, appeared before the Board to make recommendation on bids received for a steel hopper for the Paisley transfer station. The two bids were from Tucker Heavy Equipment and Leesburg Welding and Machine. On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried by those present, the Board approved the low bid from Tucker Heavy Equipment at a price of $1,256.

autos & trucks

Mr. Robert Andrew requested approval to order 16,000 Motor Vehicle Inspection Certificates. Since the County has a credit of $7,000, the cost required for this order will be $1,000. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried by those present, the Board approved the order for the Inspection Certificates and authorized the necessary persons to sign same.

accounts allowed

Mr. Robert Andrew presented a request from Frankie Rouse, Manager of the Animal Control Shelter, to attend a meeting of the State Association of Counties meeting for animal control officers which will be held on Thursday and Friday, October 21 and 22, 1976 in Daytona Beach. Only transportation costs will be required, as she will not stay overnight. It was moved by Commr. Hoskinson to approve the above travel request; this was seconded by Commr. Carson. Commr. Hoskinson and Commr. Carson voted “yes.” Commr. Deems and Commr. Burhans voted “no.” The Vice Chairman stated that the motion did not carry due to a tie vote.

ordinances

At 10:15 a.m. the Board began discussion on the Subdivision Ordinances which were postponed. Mr. Michael Willett informed the Board that the suggested changes had been discussed with the County Attorney, Planning and Zoning, and Engineering and Pollution Control Department. At this time, each recommended change was reviewed.

commissioners

At 10:22 a.m. Commr. Windram returned to the meeting and resumed his position as Chairman.

ordinances

Discussion was held regarding these ordinances until 11:00 a.m. On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board postponed the hearing to consider these ordinances until 1:35 p.m. to allow the Board to review them further.

recess and reassembly

At 11:00 a.m. the Chairman announced that the Board meeting would adjourn to attend the Human Resources Workshop being held at the Agricultural Center before going to lunch at the Silver Lake Country Club. The public and press were invited to attend on a Dutch-treat basis.

sewer plants

Mr. W. K. Hennessey, Director of the Pollution Control Department, requested that the Board postpone the discussion for the location of a sewage treatment plant in the Woodland Heritage subdivision until November 2, 1976 to allow the parties involved to work out a solution to the problem. This met with the approval of the Board.

roads – county

Commr. Windram acknowledged receipt of a letter from Senator Lawton Chiles, who forwarded a letter from Mrs. Richard Furr of Leesburg to him. Mrs. Furr had requested that Quail Drive in Lady Lake be paved. This letter was referred to Mr. Robert Andrew, Director of the Engineering Department for his review.

planning and zoning

Commr. Windram acknowledged receipt of a letter from Senator Jim Glisson regarding the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act, Title I program in Lake County, stating that he does not agree with the decision of the contract being awarded to the Health and Rehabilitative Services Office.

accounts allowed/annual reports

Mr. James C. Hunter, Chief Deputy Clerk, presented to the Board a check in the amount of $84,225.07, along with a report of receipts, expenses, and net worth of James C. Watkins as Clerk of the Circuit Court of Lake County, Florida for the fiscal year of October 1, 1975 through September 30, 1976. At the same time, Mr. Hunter presented a check in the amount of $64,540.22 which covers unclaimed monies due owners of land on application for tax deeds.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the two checks presented by Mr. Hunter and directed that the check in the amount of $84,225.07 be deposited to the proper account. In addition, the Board directed that the check in the amount of $64,540.22 be deposited in a special interest-bearing account to be held until the statute of limitations has expired.

reports

Commr. Windram brought to the attention of the Board that a copy of the Southwest Florida Water Management District 1976-77 fiscal year budget will remain in the Board of County Commissioners’ office for their information.

landfills

Commr. Windram brought to the attention of the Board a letter from the City Clerk of the City of Mount Dora stating that he was instructed not to pay any landfill charges to the County. No action was taken at this time.

communications

Commr. Windram acknowledged receipt of a letter from the Oklawaha Basin Recreation and Water Conservation and Control Authority expressing their appreciation for the cooperation shown by Mr. Phil Yoder, Director of the Mosquito Control Department in working with the Authority on weed abatement. The Chairman suggested that a copy of this letter be forwarded to Mr. Yoder as well as a letter of appreciation from the Board of County Commissioners also expressing their appreciation.

communications

Commr. Windram brought to the Board’s attention that a letter was received from Mr. John W. Boyd stating that he and Mrs. Boyd have resigned from their positions as Superintendent and Child Care Worker in the Division of Youth Services.

Commr. Hoskinson moved that a letter of commendation and appreciation be written to Mr. Boyd. The motion died for lack of a second.

suits affecting county

Mr. James C. Watkins, Clerk, informed the Board of a Notice of Hearing for the civil case of J. W. Dooley vs. Board of County Commissioners regarding the constitutionality of the referendum pertaining to the County Attorney. A final hearing will be held on Thursday, October 21, 1976 at 7:30 a.m. before the Honorable Ernest C. Aulls, Jr. in Chambers in the Lake County Courthouse.

bids

Commr. Windram acknowledged receipt of a copy of a letter from Florida Crushed Stone Company to Robert Andrew, Director of Engineering, stating that they feel that new bids be taken with a clarification of bid acceptance on the part of Lake County in the future. No action was taken at this time.

appropriations

Commr. Deems brought to the attention of the Board that the City of Groveland needs 4,000 yards of fill dirt for their recreational area. On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the delivery of 4,000 yards of overburden be sent to Groveland for use in their recreational area.

deeds

Commr. Hoskinson reported that at the Resource Advisory Committee Meeting which he recently attended, it was discussed that the church which holds title to the floating islands in Lake Griffin wants to deed them to the County, as protection for the islands. No action was taken in regard to this. However, Mr. Ford, County Attorney, will contact Attorney Gordon Savage concerning this matter.

planning and zoning

rezoning case #81-76-2 r-1-7 to r-1-5 – william f. mcewan

Mr. W. F. McEwan appeared before the Board regarding this case. He stated that he wanted to put in a double-wide mobile home on his property. On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board was upheld and the rezoning was denied.

#526 cup in r-1-5 – st. johns baptist church

No one appeared before the Board regarding this case. On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board postponed this case until November 16, 1976 at 2:00 p.m. or as soon after that as possible.

#364-3 - revocation of cup for world peace exhibition/p&z commission staff

No one appeared before the Board regarding this case. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board postponed action on this case until November 16, 1976 at 2:00 p.m. or as soon after that as possible.

#543-2 CUP for expansion of pre-existing church in r-1-5/perry hodges

Mr. Perry Hodges appeared before the Board regarding this case. On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board was upheld and the CUP was approved.

rezoning case #84-76-3 agriculture to ranchette district – dale balsey & thomas h. ciccil

No one appeared before the Board regarding this case. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board was upheld and the rezoning was changed to Ranchette District.

rezoning case #86-76-2 r-1-7 to M-1 – zebulon teeter

No one appeared before the Board regarding this case. On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board was upheld and the rezoning was changed to LM (Light Manufacturing Warehousing, Research, or Professional).

#544-1 cup for church in rural residential district – g. e. carrico

No one appeared before the Board regarding this case. On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board was upheld and the CUP was approved with specific changes as presented.

classification of uses – arthur lee spence

No one appeared before the Board regarding this case. On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board was upheld and approval was granted for the Classification of Uses: under paragraph 610.7 to permit Repair of Autos and Farm Machinery under Permitted Uses in the LM Zoning District.

rezoning case #80-76-5 a to lm arthur lee spence

No one appeared before the Board regarding this case. On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board was upheld and the rezoning was denied for a Farm Machinery and Auto Repair Shop.

rezoning case #83-76-5 r-1-7 to rp george h. russ

No one appeared before the Board regarding this case. On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board was upheld and the rezoning was changed to RP for a medical facility.

rezoning case #85-76-5 r-1-7 to rm arthur j. baer

No one appeared before the Board regarding this case. On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board was upheld and the rezoning was changed to RM.

#542-5 CUP in RP mrs. corrie verkaik

No one appeared before the Board regarding this case. On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board was upheld and the CUP was approved with changes included, as presented.

#82-76-5 r-1-7 to cp - carlyle j. & lydia jeanne baker

Mr. Carlyle Baker appeared before the Board regarding this case. Mr. Baker stated that he wanted to open an antique shop, and that he planned to provide off-street parking for his customers.

The Chairman announced that the Board had received 82 letters in favor of the rezoning. The following persons were present for the hearing and were in favor of the Rezoning: Ms. Irene Lowry, Mr. Allen Warner, Mr. W. C. Jivers, and Mr. B. Brown.

The following persons appeared for the hearing and expressed their disapproval for the rezoning: Mr. O. J. Huffman, Ms. Margaret Murt, and Ms. P. Mobley.

Mrs. Lydia Baker, also present, clarified that the shop, if approved, would be kept neat and everything would be inside the building. On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board granted approval of the CP for Antique Furniture Sales with no outside displays or Public Auctions permitted.

classification of uses - amos w. henley

No one appeared before the Board regarding this case. On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board postponed this case until February 15, 1977 at 2:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible.

#545-2 – cup for land spreading project – amos w. henley

elections – general & primary

Mr. James C. Watkins, Clerk, presented a request from Emogene Stegall, Supervisor of Elections, for approval to have 20,000 sample ballots printed at a cost of approximately $300. On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved that the sample ballots be printed and requested that Mrs. Stegall see if the County Planning Department could do the job satisfactorily.

The Board suggested that the sample ballots be distributed at the election polls or at the Supervisor of Elections office.

suits affecting county

Dewey Burnsed, Attorney representing the County, appeared before the Board to discuss the position that the Board might take in regard to the Civil Suit between J. W. Dooley and the Board of County Commissioners for their defense. On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board instructed Mr. Burnsed to present the findings of his research to the Court.

ordinances

The Board continued discussion and review of the Subdivision Ordinances which were postponed. On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board placed the following Ordinance on the floor for first and final reading by title only:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING SECTION 63.123 IN ITS ENTIRETY AND PROVIDING FOR A PERFORMANCE BOND OR A CASH ESCROW AGREEMENT IN LIEU OF ACTUAL PRIOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION; AND AMENDING SECTION 63.124 IN ITS ENTIRETY BY DELETING COUNTY ATTORNEY, COUNTY HEALTH DIRECTOR AND THE COUNTY ENGINEER AND REQUIRE APPROVAL BY THE COUNTY PLANNING DIRECTOR, DIRECTOR OF COUNTY POLLUTION CONTROL DEPARTMENT AND CHIEF SANITARIAN OF THE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT; BY AMENDING SECTION 63.127 IN ITS ENTIRETY CHANGING THE MAINTENANCE BOND COST FACTOR FROM A LINEAL FOOT COST BASIS TO A PERCENTAGE OF CONSTRUCTION BASIS; BY AMENDING SECTION 63.128 TO PERMIT PRIVATE STREETS TO BE PLATTED UNDER PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT OR CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS AND SAID STREETS TO MEET THE SAME STANDARDS AS PUBLIC STREETS; BY AMENDING SECTION 63.180 IN ITS ENTIRETY AND PROVIDNG THAT NO LOT WITHIN A PLATTED SUBDIVISION WILL BE CONSIDERED A BUILDING SITE UNTIL ALL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED; BY AMENDING SECTION 63.181 IN ITS ENTIRETY AND PROVIDING THAT NO LOT WILL BE CONSIDERED A BUILDING SITE UNLESS SUCH LOT ABUTS A PUBLIC STREET; BY AMENDING SECTION 71.11 TO REQUIRE TEN SETS OF PLANS IN LIEU OF THREE SETS; BY AMENDING SECTION 71.1120 BY DELETING ITEMS SUBPARAGRAPH “g” NATURAL FEATURES AND SUBPARAGRAPH “h” STRUCTURES AND ADDING SUBPARAGRAPHS “g” THROUGH “j” NATURAL FEATURES, FLOOD PLAINS, DRAINAGE, TOPOGRAPHY SOILS, AND SURFACE WATER ELEVATIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 71.1121 IN ITS ENTIRETY AND REQUIRING SPECIFIC DATA ON PROPOSED STREETS, EASEMENT, SEWER, WATER, TOPOGRAPH CHANGES, STRUCTURES, LOT DIMENSIONS, PUBLIC FACILITIES, RECREATIONAL AREAS, FINAL PLANS AND LOCAL UTILITIES APPROVAL; BY AMENDING SECTIONS 73.14 BY CHANGING MAINTEANCE COSTS FROM LINEAL FOOT BASIS TO PERCENTAGE OF CONSTRUCTION COST BASIS; BY AMENDING SECTION 80.12 TO REQUIRE PLAN APPROVAL BY SUBDIVISION ADVISORY COMMITTEE; BY AMENDING SECTION 81.112 BY CHANGING THE MAXIMUM LENGTH OF A CUL-DE-SAC FROM 600 FEET TO 1,200 FEET; BY AMENDING SECTION 81.113 TO REQUIRE COUNTY ENGINEER APPROVAL; BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 81.124 REQUIRING INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES; BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 81.125 BY SETTING THE MINIMUM PAVED WIDTH OF A STREET LANE; BY AMENDING SECTION 84.10 IN ITS ENTIRETY TO REQUIRE UTILITY EASEMENTS TO BE 15 FEET TO 25 FEET IN WIDTH IN LIEU OF 12 FEET; BY AMENDING SECTION 84.11 IN ITS ENTIRETY BY SETTING THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR DRAINAGE EASEMENTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 86.13 BY SUBSTITUTING COUNTY ENGINEER AND DIRECTOR OF POLLUTION CONTROL FOR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION; BY AMENDING SECTION 90.10 BY REQUIRING BOARD APPROVAL OF FINAL PLATS IN LIEU OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL AND REQUIRING A BOND FOR COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 90.11 BY CHANGING THE MAINTENANCE PERIOD FROM ONE YEAR TO TWO YEARS AND SUBSTITUTING COUNTY ENGINEER SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE STATE ROAD DEPARTMENTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 91.10 IN ITS ENTIRETY BY SETTING THE MINIMUM RIGHT-OF-WAY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DIFFERENT CLASSIFICATIONS OF STREETS; BY DELETING SECTION 91.11 AND RESERVING THE NUMBER FOR FUTURE USE; BY AMENDING SECTION 91.12 BY CHANGING THE MINIMUM RIGHT-OF-WAY WIDTHS AND THE ALLOWABILITY OF PRIVATE STREETS; BY AMENDING SECTION 92.161 BY CHANGING PAVED SURFACE WIDTH OF STREETS ON STREETS TO 24 FEET AND THE RADIUS OF CUL-DE-SACS FROM 40 FEET TO 50 FEET; BY AMENDING SECTION 93 BY CHANGING 10 YEAR INTERVAL AND REQUIRING ON-SITE RETENTION OF STORM WATER; BY AMENDING SECTION 98 IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REQUIRING A 10% MAINTENANCE BOND AND A TWO YEAR MAINTENANCE PERIOD; BY AMENDING SECTION 99 BY DELETING “IN CASE OF DISPUTE OR DISCREPANCY IN THE PLANS OR SPECIFICATIONS, THE CURRENT FLORIDA STATE ROAD DEPARTMENT SPECIFICATIONS SHALL PREVAIL.”

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board adopted the above Subdivision Ordinance as amended, by title only.

Discussion was held regarding the following Ordinance. On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board placed the Ordinance on the floor for first and final reading by title only, as follows:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, BY ALLOWING THE ENGINEER TO WAIVE THE IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS AND PLAN REQUIREMENTS OF THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS ON DIVISIONS OF LAND THAT RESULT IN LESS THAN SIX (6) TRACKS EACH OF WHICH IS FIVE (5) ACRES OR ABOVE; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board adopted the above Subdivision Ordinance by title only.

Mr. Robert Andrew presented an Emergency Ordinance amending the subdivision regulations. Discussion was held.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board declared that an emergency does exist. On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board placed the Emergency Ordinance on the floor for first and final reading by title only as follows:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, BY DELETING SAND-CLAY AS AN ACCEPTANCE TYPE OF BASE FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTIONS; BY DELETING DOUBLE SURFACE TREATMENT (SLAG) AND PROPORTIONS FOR BITUMINOUS SURFACE TREATMENT AS AN ACCEPTABLE SURFACE FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board adopted the above emergency Ordinance by title only.

roads – state

Commr. Hoskinson presented an appraisal of Section 11070-2510; State Road 50; Lake County; parcel No. 119 which estimates the market value of the land in question. It was suggested that the land be purchased, using secondary funds on the basis of land value at a price of 41 cents per square foot.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board adopted a resolution authorizing the Department of Transportation to enter into a contract with the City of Clermont to buy the aforementioned property from the City of Clermont at the appraised price of $8,030.

roads – state

Commr. Burhans presented a letter from the Lakeview Terrace Retirement Center to the Board. It was brought to the attention of the Board that possibly there exists a dangerous traffic problem at the entrance of the Lakeview Terrace Retirement Center.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board adopted a resolution requesting the State of Florida to conduct a safety study on Highway 42 east and west of the entrance of the Lakeview Terrace Retirement Center.

courthouse

James C. Watkins, Clerk, presented a request from the Lake County Safety Council to have stop signs placed at the exits of the County Parking Lot adjacent to the courthouse. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board directed Mr. Robert Andrew, County Engineer, to place stop signs at the exits of the County Parking Lot adjacent to the Courthouse.

bonds

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the following Contractor’s Bonds were approved:

92-77 Herb Spell dba Residential

111-77 Edmund Leroy Cummings dba Painting Contractor

131-77 Ellis Young dba Plastering & Stucco Contractor

341-77 Maynard F. Burgess dba Burgess Builders

1087-77 John H. Moore dba Plumbing Contractor

1116-77 George H. Heymann dba Heymann Electric

1391-77 Albert Hollins dba A & D Aluminum Products, Inc.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the following Contractor’s bonds were cancelled:

29-76 Alvin R. Tyre dba Al Tyre and Son

114-76 James H. Snell dba Plumbing Contractor

260-76 Charles E. Shoop dba Shoop Cabinet Shop

388-77 L. K. Casson dba Refrigeration Contractor

452-76 Andrew J. Hansen dba Building Contractor

543-76 William T. Huett dba Huett’s Aluminum

581-76 Wayne R. Ausmus dba Sun mark Constructions, Inc.

1088-76 Ken Gale Martin dba Ken Martin Construction

1093-76 Carl B. Sapp dba Window Repair Service of Leesburg

1284-75 George Dougherty dba Dougherty & Williams

1327-76 Bobby R. Epps dba Plumbing Contractor

1353-76 George Donald Cooper dba Aluminum Concrete & Masonry Contractor

1380-76 A. C. Steele dba Brittany Estates

1406-76 R. Roy Thompson dba Thompson Tile & Floor Covering

1429-76 Allen W. Akers dba Mechanical Contractor

reports

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the annual report for the office of the Lake County Tax Collector.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the annual report for Lake-Sumter Community Mental Health Center.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the annual report for Youth Programs, Inc., Tavares, Florida.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the annual report for Youth Programs, Inc., Kissimmee, Florida.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the annual report for the office of the Lake County Property Appraiser.

bids & proposals

Commr. Windram presented to the Board a copy of a letter from the Florida Crushed Stone to Robert Andrew, County Engineer, concerning the bids submitted for crushed stone, slag, and limerock. Discussion was held in regard to the fact that all bids had been rejected. Christopher Ford, County Attorney, indicated that he would research the bid procedure as to what materials the Board must “let” to bids and what may be purchased by quotations. The Board directed the Clerk to write a letter to Florida Crushed Stone informing them that such time as materials are needed, the County will contact them for a current quote.

reports

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the annual report for the Lake County Sheriff and approved the transfer of funds from salaries of Deputies in the amount of $2,203.33 and equipment in the amount of $12,924.43 to the Expenses Other Than Salaries account as requested, due to an arrears in this account as was anticipated by the Sheriff.

accounts allowed

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment in the amount of $206.01 for rug cleaning by AAA Carpet Cleaners.

reports

James C. Watkins, Clerk, brought to the attention of the Board that an unaudited statement had been received from the Northeast Ambulance District. In conversation with the Ambulance Service, Mr. Watkins was informed that in order to break down the report into separate audit, it would cost approximately $5,000 annually, which would be taken from funds received for administrative costs.

The Board directed the Clerk to discuss with the State Auditor the possibility of changing the contract with the Northeast Ambulance District to accept an audited statement from the hospital operations and an unaudited statement from the ambulance service.

contracts and agreements

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved a Lease Agreement between the Florgro Corporation and Lake County to lease additional office space at 510 East Alfred Street, Lake County, Industrial Park, Tavares, Florida for the Public Defender.

landfill

In reference to the letter received from the City of Mount Dora regarding the landfill charges, the Board directed Christopher Ford, County Attorney, to write a letter to the City of Mount Dora explaining that the City will not be permitted to use the Lake County Landfill if they fail to pay the required charge.

There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m.

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Thomas j. windram, chairman

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James C. Watkins, Clerk