A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF
MARCH 1, 1977
The Lake County Board of
The Invocation was given by James C. Watkins who also led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
contracts and agreements
On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Lake County School Board to renew its lease of County owned property for the purpose of parking its school buses in Tavares.
resolutions/municipalities
The Clerk presented to the Board for its consideration and
adoption a resolution approving the annexation and rezoning of property into
the Fruitland Park City Limits. He sated
that this is in accordance with F.S. 171.062(2)(1974). On a motion by Commr.
accounts allowed
Mr. Watkins reported to the Board that the County was in
receipt of $109,514.64 of Anti-Recession Funds.
He reminded the Board that it was their hope that these funds could be
used for the Restriping of County Roads and to absorb the increased premium of
the Employees County Group Health Plan.
He reported to the Board that these funds can be used for these
purposes. On a motion by Commr.
checks-received
On a motion by Commr. Burhans seconded by Commr.
Mr. Watkins discussed with the Board the possibility of retaining Mr. C. Callaway, Clerk of the Works for the Construction of the new Lake County Courthouse, for several months after the County takes possession of the new facility. He would oversee the correction of the minor problems that come with a new building. The Board requested the Clerk to research the terms of the Contract to determine the amount of money involved in such a suggestion.
Mr. Watkins also discussed with the Board the employment of a full time Maintenance Engineer for the equipment in the new Lake County Courthouse. He stated that the individual who installed the electrical wiring and assisted with the installation of the heating and air conditioning unit has applied to the County for this position. Discussion was held. This was referred to the Building Committee to determine how many persons would have to be hired to maintain the new Lake County Courthouse.
bonds
On a motion by Commr.
1294-77 Vernon D. Love dba Bud’s Plumbing
1414-77 Gene Givson & Dennis Givson dba Givson Electric
1506-77 Hubert W. McGinnis dba McGinnis Drywall
1508-77 James W. Robinson dba Florida Home Comfort Center, Inc.
1509-77 Charles J. Boutwell dba Electrical Contractor
1510-77 Walter A. Ondrizek dba Golmont & Ondrizek, Inc.
1511-77
1512-77 A. J. Hansen dba Specialty Contractor
On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr.
790-77 John D. McLain dba Cabinet Contractor
968-77 Richard Groover dba Groover Electrical Contractors & Supply
1117-77 William R. Hudson dba Central Mobilaire, Inc.
1193
1219-77 William R. Capranicia dba Qulity Electric & Mechanical, Inc.
1306-77 Phillip D. Jorgensen dba Mark Construction Company
1338-77 Phillip A. Edgington dba K & E Construction, Inc.
licenses and permits
On a motion by Commr.
Henry B. Adams Norman Eugene Murphy Leighton Baker
J. Philip Owens B. T. Cheatham John P. Owens, Jr.
Howard B. Fox, Jr. Charles C. Strickland James J. Hay
George J. White, Jr. Clarence E. Holmes Clarence H. Williams
contracts and agreements
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved Addendum #3 to the Cooperative Lease Agreement between the State of Florid, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services DIVISION OF FORESTRY and Lake County for the Paisley Volunteer Fire Department.
On a motion by Commr.
budgets
On a motion by Commr.
accounts allowed
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the travel request for Mr. Bill Driggers and Mary Valentine to attend a Planning, Programming, Budgeting Systems Seminar of the Disaster Preparedness in Cypress Gardens on April 6-8, 1977.
county buildings/accounts allowed
The Clerk presented to the Board the fire deficiencies
which have been cited in the
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the fire extinguishers to be inspected and hung properly and that the tiles on the ceiling are to be repositioned at a cost not to exceed $100; otherwise, an estimate is to be obtained and returned to the Board regarding the cost for the repair of the ceilings in this building.
accounts allowed
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the treatment for termites in the DYS Building to be done by Clement’s Pest Control at a cost of $200 and approved the additional cost of $25 a year for an annual Inspection of this building for this problem.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the resignation of Anita A. Wright, Secretary in the County Nursing Home, effective February 28, 1977, as well as the resignation of Nancy Greenwood from the Lake County Agricultural Department, effective February 28, 1977.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board directed the Clerk to write, to the mother of Martha L. Gravelee, a letter of commendation and sympathy on the death of her daughter, upon the request of Jackson Haddox.
Mr. Evan Porter, Special Assistant to the Board of County
Commissioners, appeared before the Board regarding the establishment of a
Safety Committee within
Mr. Porter reported to the Board that, through his
research, he has found that
appropriations
Mr. Porter informed the Board that he had been requested by Mrs. Mary Hamner, Administrator of the Lake County Nursing Home to create a position in the CETA Program for an Activities Coordinator for the Nursing Home. Discussion was held. The Board requested Mr. Porter to look into this request. No formal action was taken at this time.
Mr. Porter brought to the attention of the Board that he
and Mr. Andrew,
accounts allowed
On a motion by Commr .Burhans seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Mr. Harry Spooner to attend a meeting regarding the CETA Programs in Tallahassee on Tuesday, March 1, 1977.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Mr. Harry Spooner to attend a Seminar in Washington, D.C., on the CETA Programs March 21-23, 1977, and approved the advance registration fee of $95.
recess and reassembly
At 10:30 A.M. the Chairman announced that the Board would convene in Executive Session to discuss union related matters. This type of Executive Session is allowed and is not in violation of the Sunshine Law. The Board reconvened in regular session at 10:45 a.m.
public health
Doctor June Murray appeared before the Board regarding problems in the ability to start the Home Health Care Services Program using the Title i, PSE Funds. She stated that approximately $25,000 in “front money” would be needed to begin this program.
Points of discussion were the bad debt ratio, the possibility that this program may not be self sufficient, the possibility of this program becoming responsible or all those individuals who need these services yet are indigent and unable to pay, thus placing the burden of this program on the shoulders of the County taxpayers. It was the feeling of the Board that this was a worthwhile program but that the County could not be the sponsoring agency. The Board stated that they would like Doctor Murray to seek another agency to act as a sponsor for this program.
grants
Mr. Willett, Director of Planning, presented to the Board,
for its consideration and approval, changes in income guidelines and
participation guidelines for the Community Development Block Grant
Rehabilitation Program. On a motion by
Commr. Burhans seconded by Commr.
Mr. Willett stated that there is a Public Hearing scheduled before the Board of County Commissioners on March 15, 1977, to discuss the Community Development Block Grant for Umatilla. He asked if the Board wanted them to have a public meeting in Umatilla prior to the Public Hearing on March 15. The Board stated that it would like such a meeting held in Umatilla area.
bonds
On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Mr. Darrell Story to live in a mobile home on the same piece of property on which his conventional dwelling is being built subject to the proper bond being posted and with the understanding that the mobile home will be removed immediately upon the completion of the conventional dwelling or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners.
planning and zoning
Mr. Willett presented to the Board a Proposed Plan of
Study for the Black Water Creek Water Shed and Helena Run which the Planning
Department has devised together with the help of the Water Authority. Mr. Willett requested approval for this study
and for the Chairman to sign same. On a
motion by Commr. Burhans seconded by Commr.
courthouse
Commr. Hoskinson presented to the Board the proposed
utilization of the space in the old Courthouse, the Planning and
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the County Attorney and the Clerk to negotiate a lease with the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services for the renal of the three top floors of the old Courthouse.
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 on a Dutch-treat basis.
outdoor recreational facilities
Mr. Ed Zagar, representative from the Game and Fresh Water
Fish Commission, appeared before the Board regarding the construction of a pier
on
Discussion was held as to how the cost of this pier would be financed. The Board requested the Clerk to have Mrs. Doris Babb, Supervisor of the Finance Division, Revenue Division, confer with Mr. Zagar to determine whether it would be better for the County to pay for this construction and be reimbursed by the DNR, or to send the bills for this construction to DNR for payment.
accounts allowed
Mr. Watkins requested approval from the Board to have
additional furniture items painted by Electro Painters at an additional cost of
$1,722.78. On a motion by Commr.
Hoskinson seconded by Commr.
commissioners
At 1:45 P.M. Commr. Hoskinson excused himself from the meeting.
Mr. Harry Gaylord, Attorney for Dr. Rath, and the
residents living near the North end of
On a motion by Commr. Burhans seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board declared the property as surplus and approved for it to be advertised for sealed bids to be received a time and date to be determined by the Clerk. The Board requested that an opinion of value be obtained from Mr. Sam Cook, MAI. The description of the property which the County declared surplus is as follows:
LOT 1, BLOCK 9, ACCORDING TO THE REVISED PLAT OF NORTHSHORE SUBDIVISION, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 64, PUBLIC RECORDS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, EXCLUDING THE EUSTIS GROVE STREET PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY AND ALL THAT PORTION OF THE AFORESAID LOT 1, LYING SOUTH OF THE EUSTIS GROVE STREET RIGHT OF WAY.
COMMISSIONERS
At 2:54 P.M. Commr. Hoskinson returned to the Board of County Commissioners’ meeting.
outdoor recreational facilities/resolutions
Commr. Windram brought to the attention of the Board that
he had received complaints of boats causing a wake in
county buildings
Commr. Hoskinson stated that the Building Committee had
planned to move the Purchasing Department into the
contracts and agreements
Commr. Windram stated that Sheriff McCall requested that
the County cancel the lease for rental space at the
autos and trucks/bids
Mr. Andrew appeared before the Board and requested
approval to advertise for the purchase of a new 3/4 ton pick up for the Sign
and Striping Crew. He stated that the
trade-in would be a 1971 GMC 3/4 ton pick up, property number 5232. On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by
Commr.
Mr. Knuckles, Purchasing Agent, appeared before the Board
to inform them that Cecil Clark Chevrolet had submitted a bid in the amount of
$4,048.94, which includes the trade-in allowance, for a compact car which will
be used by the Building Department. He
stated that this was the best and lowest bid, of those received, meeting
specifications. On a motion by Commr.
Windram seconded by Commr.
It was also requested that approval be given for the
replacement of one mower and the purchase of two additional mowers. On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by
Commr.
supplies/bids
At this time Mr. Knuckles presented to the Board the bid
tabulation sheet pertaining to the bids received for Auto Parts. Discussion was held. He recommended that the Board accept the bid
from BAAS for the supply of Auto Parts and accept the bid from Hurricane for
auto batteries. On a motion by Commr.
accounts allowed
Mr. Knuckles stated that Mr. Haddox had requested the purchase of two Keal Sewing Machines at a total cost of $539. Mr. Knuckles stated that this was a fair price for these machines. On a motion by Commr. Burhans seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the above purchase was approved.
Mr. Knuckles also presented to the Board a request from
Mr. Bill Driggers for permission to purchase a C.B. radio and Base
Station. He informed the Board that this
was a budgeted item and felt that the purchase of these two items would not
exceed $600. On a motion by Commr.
Hoskinson seconded by Commr.
At this time Mr. Knuckles presented to the Board the revised Purchasing Procedure Manual for their study. No formal action on the Manual was taken at this time.
roads-county
At this time the Board accepted, from the representatives of Howey-in-the-Hills and the City of Mount Dora, their municipality’s requests in the Five-Year Road Program.
roads-county-state
Mr. Andrew reminded the Board that Lake County had been
notified that it had an excess of approximately $1.6 million dollars in its
Secondary Road Fund due to the deletion of the construction of S452A and Cherry
Lake Road. He presented to the Board
cost estimates for the repair and/or upgrading of certain Secondary Roads to
which these funds may be applied.
Discussion was held. On a motion
by Commr.
licenses and permits
On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, the Board approved the following Utility and Driveway Permits:
NO PERMITTEE PURPOSE ROADS
882 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 3-1653
887 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 5-7265
889 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 2-2605
890 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 5-7953
891 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 3-0848
892 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 3-0848A
893 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 2-3108
894 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 2-1425
895 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 2-1311
896 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable S-565B
5-313
3-314 Florida Power Corp. KV Line 3-1548
2-315
DRIVEWAY PERMITS
|
3-225 |
Michael J. Hart |
|
3-1741 |
|
3-226 |
William H. Stone |
|
3-1741 |
|
2-227 |
Williams Development Co. |
|
S-468 |
|
5-228 |
Rollin D. Smith |
|
5-7581 |
Commr.
road-county-state
Mr. Andrew presented to the Board a request to seek prices
from individuals who will cut back the Orange Trees that are interfering with
the movement of traffic on Sunnyside Loop.
The Board requested that the
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr.
contracts and agreements
On a motion by Commr.
Mr. Andrew presented to the Board a sewer assessment from
the City of
deeds
On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the release of Murphy Act Deed 2159 except for that portion lying with 33’ of centerline of Hobby Road (DR 4-4285) and 50’ of centerline of SR 46.
road-county-state
Mr. Andrew presented to the Board a request for the County
to establish a speed limit and to erect “NO Thru Truck” signs on
accounts allowed
On a motion by Commr.
contracts and agreements/roads-subdivisions
Mr. Andrew brought to the attention of the Board that the
roads in Kings Cove Subdivision were up to
roads-county
The Board discussed the matter regarding certain roads in
Holiday Haven Campsites being in the County Maintained System yet there is no
Mr. Andrew presented to the Board a request from Mrs. Eckerson, a property owner adjacent to the Astatula Landfill, for the County to grant her an easement so that she may have legal access to her property. Discussion was held. According to the maps presented to the Board, Mrs. Eckerson has access to her property toward the west. The Board requested that Mr. Andrew inform Mrs. Eckerson of the access she has to her property on the west; and, therefore, the Board feels it does not have to grant an easement on the east.
roads-subdivision
Mr. Andrew presented to the Board a request to close certain roads in Dora Pines Subdivision, Unit Three. Discussion was held. It was explained that the County would have to assume maintenance of one road within this subdivision to provide access to lots which have been sold within other units. Further discussion was held. Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated that a Declaratory Suit be filed for the courts to determine if these funds can be used to bring the one road in question up to County Standards.
On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the County Attorney to file a Declaratory Judgment Suit regarding the Escrow Funds for Dora Pines Subdivision.
roads-county
Mr. Andrew presented to the Board a request from Mr.
Burton for the County to repair a road off of
Discussion was held regarding the maintenance work
appointments
On a motion by Commr. Burhans seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the appointment of Fay Wellbeloved to serve as a member of the Planning and Zoning Board from District #5.
courthouse
Commr. Deems discussed with the Board the specifications that were given to the various moving companies pertaining to the move into the new Lake County Courthouse. The Board discussed whether or not it was possible to move all the offices into the new facility over one weekend. It was decided that the time of the move, as required in the specifications, would be eliminated; and it would be up to each moving company to propose the most economical, quick and efficient way they feel the move can be made over one or more weekends.
Mr. Ford stated that he had received a letter from Mulcahy
and Wherry regarding their fee to review and comment on the proposed labor
contract between
ordinances
Mr. Ford presented to the Board a proposed Ordinance amending the Jury Commission Ordinance which was recently passed by the Board. He stated that Judge Booth had studied the Ordinance very carefully and recommended that some changes be made. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Ordinance to be advertised for a public hearing before the Board of County Commissioners on April 5, 1977, at 10:00 A.M.
resolution/roads-county-state
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board adopted a resolution requesting that the Department of Transportation pay for the necessary documentary stamps pertaining to the recording of the deed involving the Tracy property on Donnelly Street in Mount Dora.
resolutions/tax refund
Mr. Ford presented to the Board a resolution authorizing
the County to pay Mr. Desmond Murihead $36,067.10 which represents the net
amount of funds received from the public sale of his property due to non
payment of taxes. On a motion by Commr.
Windram seconded by Commr.
outdoor recreational facilities/RESOLUTIONS
Discussion was held regarding complaints that some of the
Commissioners had received regarding the speed of boats traveling through the
county property appraiser
On a motion by Commr.
accounts allowed
On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following vouchers be paid:
General Revenue 1137-1294 COR (
Fine & Forfeiture 184-211 CETA 57-61
Road & Bridge 365-431 NE Hospital 6
Auto Inspection 80-98 NE Ambulance 5
Section 8 11-26 Road & Bridge Spec. 1
elections
Commr.
There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 4:35 P.M.
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C. A. “LEX’ DEEMS, CHAIRMAN
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james c. watkins, clerk