A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
september 13, 1977
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners convened in regular session on Tuesday, September 13, 1977, at 9:00 a.m., in the Board of County Commissioners’ Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida. Present were: C.A. “Lex” Deems, Chairman; James R. Carson, Jr.; J. M. Hoskinson, Thomas Windram and Glenn C. Burhans. Others present were: James C. Watkins, Clerk; Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; and Andrea Gambrell, Deputy Clerk.
The Invocation was given by James C. Watkins and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by James R. Carson, Jr.
tax levy/resolutions
The Chairman postponed the adoption of a resolution increasing the Tax Millage in the Northwest Lake County Ambulance District until 9:30 a.m.
county property/fairgrounds
Mr. John Whittaker appeared before the Board on behalf of the Eustis Little League. He stated that the Little League is planning to have a tractor pull, the proceeds of which will be for the installation of lights at its field. He requested permission to use the facilities at the Lake County Fairgrounds for this activity. Discussion was held. Commr. Windram stated that he would look into the matter and contact him later in the day.
Mr. Whittaker also requested that the grass at the Fairgrounds be mowed and asked if it would be possible to use the County’s traffic roller. This met with the approval of the Board.
The Chairman asked the Clerk to notify the Public Works Department to have the grass mowed by Friday morning and to have the traffic roller delivered to the Lake County Fairgrounds Thursday afternoon or no later than Friday morning.
Minutes
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the minutes of July 19, 1977, as amended.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the minutes of August 2, 1977, as amended.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the minutes of August 12, 1977, as amended.
On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the minutes of August 23, 1977, as amended.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the morning minutes of the Special Meeting of August 30, 1977, as amended.
On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the afternoon minutes of the Special Meeting of August 30, 1977, as amended.
tax levy/resolutions
On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board adopted a resolution approving a tax increase in the Northwest Lake County Ambulance District for the support of this service.
indigents
The Board requested the Clerk to notify Aubrey Hayes, Welfare Director, that the Board Members would like to have all welfare receipts, needing their signature, mailed to them at the Courthouse instead of their private residence.
courthouse
Commr. Carson brought to the attention of the Board the problem involving mildew in the Law Library. Discussion was held. Mr. Watkins, Clerk, informed the Board that the Architects had been notified of the problem and a solution would be recommended.
Discussion was held regarding the need for additional signs in the Courthouse. Mr. Watkins presented to the Board the following recommendations pertaining to signs in the Courthouse:
32 framed interior signs $1,056.00
1 freestanding sign 307.25
1 Agenda directory w/8 imprinted strips and 8 blanks 324.50
Crafting 15.00
TOTAL $1,702.75
suits affecting the county
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, reported to the Board that the suit regarding Hull road had been settled and that the Department of Environmental Regulations agreed to drop the matter and would not make Lake County remove any fill which it had placed at the site in question. Mr. Ford further stated that his office was researching the possibility of issuing a Quit Claim Deed to the property owners who deeded land to Lake County for the purpose of building this road.
accounts allowed
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of two Euricka vacuum cleaners, model C-2063, at a cost not to exceed $150 each.
animals/county buildings
Commr. Hoskinson brought to the attention of the Board that the Animal Shelter had made arrangements with the Lake County Vo-Tech School to enclose and insulate the dog runs at the Animal Shelter. It was requested that the Board approve the expenditure of $500 from the Building Maintenance Budget in the Animal Control Budget for this work. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Carson the Board approved the above expenditure.
roads-county
Commr. Windram asked the County Attorney the status of the improvements to North Crest Circle in Eustis. Mr. Ford stated that the County was preparing to issue bonds on the Lake Eustis Drive Project and should be able to “iron out” al the difficulties this procedure should create. He stated that North Crest Circle is coming along slowly but that, to the best of his knowledge, there should be no major problems with the implementation of the procedure for North Crest Circle.
roads – county
On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the Public Works Department to place reflectors on the two “S” curves on Old Eustis Road, DR 4-4581.
Commr. Burhans brought to the attention of the Board that County Equipment had damaged the entrance road to Holiday Haven Campsites. He requested that the Board approve for the County to patch this road and to instruct the Public Works Department to keep the County Equipment off of this entrance road leading to Holiday Haven Campsites. It was also requested that stop signs be installed.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the above request.
resolutions – county employees
It was brought to the attention of the Board that Mr. A.S. Brooks had resigned from the Planning and Zoning Board. On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board adopted a resolution commending Mr. Brooks for his service to Lake County while serving on the Planning and Zoning Board.
civil defense
Commr. Deems presented to the Board a letter from the Department of General Services regarding the expansion of the Surplus Property Utilization Program from health, educational and civil defense organizations to public agencies and political sub-divisions. Commr. Hoskinson will look into this matter.
communications
Commr. Deems presented to the Board a letter from the Department of Agriculture notifying Lake County that it would be receiving approximately $82,720 for Florida Counties having National Forest or Land Utilizations Project lands.
planning and zoning
Commr. Deems presented to the Board a letter from the Department of Administration regarding the First District Court of Appeal decision which held the critical area designation procedure unconstitutional.
sewer treatment plants
Mr. William Hennessey, Director of Pollution Control, appeared before the Board regarding the placement of the sewer treatment plant for Oxford Estates. He stated that due to a partition suit the land originally planned to be used for the plant and spray field no longer are owned by the developer and he is requesting permission to locate a new and smaller sewage plant and spray field on property owned by him. Discussion was held. On a motion by Commr. Burhans seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the location of the sewer treatment plant for Oxford Estates as presented by Mr. Hennessey.
courthouse
Mr. Watkins discussed with the Board the cost of installing speakers in the offices of the Board member which would serve to keep the Commissioners informed as to the action in the Board room during their absence. Discussion was held and the majority of the Board members felt that this expense was not necessary.
Contracts and agreements
The Clerk brought to the attention of the Board that, to date, it had approved the expenditure of $15,000 for the renovation of the old Courthouse. He stated that to protect the Board he had drawn and executed contracts with a Contracting, Electrical and Painting firm to do the renovation work and would like these contracts ratified by the Board. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved and ratified the contracts in question.
budgets
On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the amended budget for the CETA PSE Title 6 Projects.
BONDS
On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Contractor Bonds:
421-77 Donald M. Dixon dba Dixon-Hall Roofing
620-78 Howard E. LaPierre
1248-78 Loren W. Mann
On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the cancellation of the following Contractor Bonds:
1568-78 Dennis R. Williams
1571-78 Milous J. Williams dba Sunstate Aluminum
licenses and permits
On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Gun Permit Applications:
Charles R. Boswell Beulah Boswell Roy F. Durfee, Sr.
Edward Meshalko James Saunders Sandra Kaye Elliott
O.M. Simpson
On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following gun permit bonds:
Charles R. Boswell Beulah Boswell Joseph C. Burke, Jr.
Roy F. Durfee, Sr. Edward Meshalko O. M. Simpson
James H. Saunders Sandra Kaye Elliott
contracts and agreements
The Clerk presented to the Board the agreement between the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services and the Board of County Commissioners for matching funds for the support of the Lake County Family Planning Clinic for the 1977-1978 Fiscal Year in the amount of $1843.50. On a motion by Commr. Burhans seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the Chairman and Clerk to sign same.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the Chairman and Clerk to sign an agreement between the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services and Lake County for the support of the Lake County Family Planning Clinic in the amount of $1800 for in-kind services which consists of allowing the above mentioned clinic to use Lake County’s Health Department facilities in Clermont at a cost of $150.00 per month.
budgets
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the Hospital Budget of South Lake Memorial Hospital and Waterman Memorial Hospital.
accounts allowed
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Emogene Stegall to attend a seminar in Winter Park on New Election Laws from September 29-30, 1977.
reports
On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the Revenue Report from the Traffic-Criminal Department from August 25, 2977 through August 31, 1977.
grants
Mr. Willett presented to the Board, for approval, a request for payment in the amount of $12,178 for the Bassville Park Community Development Block Grant. He informed the Board that $3,000 of this money would be carried over in Contract Services to the 1977-1978 Fiscal Year to pay for the necessary audit required on under this grant. On a motion by Commr. Burhans seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the above request for payment of funds as submitted.
Mr. Willett presented to the Board a proposed schedule for the EDA Projects. He stated that the Board would have to award the bids and that he would request an appointment for this purpose be scheduled for sometime during the Board meeting of November 8, 1977. The Board established November 8, 1977 at 1:30 to be the designated time that the above mentioned bids will be awarded.
planning and zoning
Mr. Willett stated that he had received Flood Plain Insurance Forms but that he had not yet had an opportunity to review them. He mentioned that they apparently do not cover certain areas of Lake County with the Planning Department feel are prone to flooding. He stated that he would like to review these forms with the Board before they are returned to the proper authorities. No action was taken at this time.
recess and reassembly
At 11:35 p.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would adjourn for lunch at the Park Restaurant and the Silver Lake Golf and Country Club was selected as an alternate restaurant. The public and press were invited on a dutch treat basis.
The Board reconvened at 1:30 p.m.
roads closing
At 1:30 p.m. the Chairman announced that the advertised time had arrived for the Board to consider the closing of certain roads in Dora Pines Subdivision. The descriptions of the roads are as follows:
All roads, streets, ways, lanes, circles, courts and dedicated recreational pathways as shown on the plat of Dora Pines Subdivision, Unit III, as recorded in Plat Book 22, pages 42 and 43, Public Records of Lake County, Florida, including that area shown on said plat by crosshatches and explained by Note 3 on said plat, but excluding that dedicated recreational pathway which varies in width from twenty feet to ten feet and is described as follows: Begin at the Southeast corner of Lot 171 as shown on said plat, and run West along the South lines of Lots 171 through 185, inclusive, and continuing along the South line of a recreational area adjacent to the West of said Lot 185, as shown on said plat, to the Southwest corner of said recreational area, then run North along the West line of said recreational area and the West line of Lot 186 and Lot 21 to the Northwest corner of said Lot 201, then run South 89°22’25” West 20 feet to a P.R.M., then run South 0°13’30” West to the Northwest corner of Lot 148, as shown on said plat, then run along the North lines of Lots 148 through 153 to the Northeast corner of said Lot 153, then run in a straight line and Northeasterly to the Northwest corner of Lot 154, then run East along the North lines of Lots 154 through 159, inclusive, and along the North lines of Lots 161, 163, 165 and 170 to the Northeast corner of said Lot 170, then run North in a straight line to P.O. B.; and also excluding that dedicated recreational pathway described as follows: Begin at the most Westerly corner of Lot 34 as shown on said plat, and run Southeasterly along the Southwesterly lines of Lots 34 and 35 163.54 feet to the most Southerly corner of said Lot 35, then run Easterly along the Southerly lines of Lots 35 through 39, inclusive, to the Southeasterly corner of Lot 39, as shown on said plat, then run Southerly along the Westerly line of Sunrise Boulevard, as shown on said plat, to the Northeast corner of Lot 25, then run Westerly along the North lines of Lots 25 through 29, inclusive, to the Northwest corner of Lot 29, thence continue along the North line of Lot 30 for 41.18 feet to a P.R.M., thence run North 58°46’59” West along the Northerly Lot lines of Lots 30 through 33, inclusive, to the most Northerly corner of said Lot 33, then run Northeasterly in a straight line to the P.O.B.; and also excluding that portion of June Lane, as shown on said plat, and run South 32°10’22” East 50 feet to the Northwesterly line of Lot 120 and the end of this described line; and also excluding Supreme Court, Sunrise Boulevard, Dora Pines Road, and Wedgewood Circle; and also excluding a portion of a dedicated recreational pathway described as follows: begin at the most westerly corner of Lot 124 as shown on said lat and run N 32°10’22” W 10 feet to the southeasterly line of Lot 128, then northeasterly along the southeasterly lines of Lots 128 through 131 to the most easterly corner of Lot 131, thence run along a straight line easterly and perpendicular with the westerly line of Lot 109 to said westerly line of Lot 109, thence run along the westerly and southwesterly lines of Lots 109, 108, 107, and 106 to a point that is N 60°25’56” E of the most northerly corner of Lot 113, thence run 60°25’56” W to said northerly corner of Lot 113 and continue in same direction along the northwesterly lines of Lots 113, 114 and 115 130.90 feet, thence northwesterly to the most southerly corner of Lot 121, thence run northeasterly along the southeasterly line of Lot 121 to the most easterly corner thereof, thence northwesterly along the northeasterly and easterly lines of Lots 122 and 123 to the most northerly corner of Lot 123, thence southwesterly along the northwesterly lines of Lots 123 and 124 to the P.O.B.; Also including those portions of Laurie Way and June Lane which lie within Dora Pines Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 22, page 20, Public Records of Lake County, Florida.
Discussion was held. It was suggested by the County Engineer that the Board accept the maintenance of Dora Pine Road provided Dora Pine Inc. post a two year maintenance bond on the road in the amount to cover the resurfacing of the road with one inch of asphalt and that the remainder of Dora Pines Road, Karen Avenue and Erica Lane be reconstructed with a soil cement base with a 20 foot pavement area in a 50 foot right-of-way.
On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the above suggestion provided that the determination of the acceptance of these roads will be the sole responsibility of the Lake County Engineer after he inspects said roads.
accounts allowed
On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved payment to Superior Asphalt for the paving of the Barrow Street Parking Lot in the amount of $15,386.08. Commr. Burhans voted “no”.
zoning
ZONING VIOLATION 77-54 Robert Lewis
No one appeared before the Board regarding this case. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Carson unanimously, the Board found Mr. Lewis in violation, declared the violation a public nuisance and gave him 30 days to comply with Ordinance 70-1.
ZONING VIOLATION 77-52 Wallace Van Etten
No one appeared before the Board regarding this case. On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board found Mr. Van Etten in violation, declared the violation a public nuisance and gave him 30 days to comply with Ordinance 71-6.
ZONING VIOLATION 77-56 Sylvester Griffis
Mr. Griffis appeared before the Board regarding this case and stated that his wife had just returned home from having a baby and that he would construct the septic tank and obtain the necessary permits as soon as possible.
Discussion was held. On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board found Mr. Griffis in violation, declared the violation a public nuisance, and gave him 30 days to comply with Ordinance 71-6 and 70-1. The Board also approved 90 day extension on the present permits which he has purchased.
bonds
On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Mr. William Young to live in a mobile home on the same piece of property on which his conventional dwelling is being constructed 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.
budget
Mrs. Doris Babb, Deputy in Charge of the Finance Department, Revenue Division, presented to the Board the 1977-1978 County Budget for review and to request that they select a date for the Board to hold a public hearing for the adoption of this Budget before October 1, 1977.
The Chairman stated that the Board would hold a public hearing for the consideration of the adoption of the 1977-1978 Lake County Budget for 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28, 1977.
budgets
On a motion by Commr. Burhans seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the certified Mosquito Control Budget as presented by the Finance Department.
On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the certified Landfill Budget and directed the Chairman to sign same. It was brought to the attention of the Board that this had already been approved last week subject to it being checked by the Finance Department. In the review of the preparation of this budget it was found to be in error and was reworked by the Finance Department.
There being no further business to be brought before the Board the meeting adjourned at 2:35 p.m.
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C.A. “Lex” deems, chairman
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James C. Watkins, Clerk