A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
september 20, 1977
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners convened in regular session on Tuesday, September 20, 1977, at 9:00 a.m., in the Board of County Commissioners’ Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida. Present were: C.A. “Lex” Deems, Chairman; Thomas J. Windram; Glenn C. Burhans; J. M. Hoskinson; and James R. Carson, Jr. Others present were: James C. Watkins, Clerk; Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; Andrea Gambrell and Jennifer Kennedy, Deputy Clerks.
The Invocation was given by James R. Carson and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Glenn C. Burhans.
minutes
On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the minutes of August 9, 1977, as amended.
On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the minutes of August 26, 1977, as amended.
fairgrounds
Commr. Windram stated that last week Mr. Whittaker appeared before the Board on behalf of the Eustis Little League and requested permission to use the Lake County Fairgrounds for a tractor pull, the proceeds of which will go to the Little League for the installation of lights at the Little League ballfield.
He stated that he informed Mr. Whittaker that the Little League could use the facilities at a cost of $90. Of this cost $75 would be used to cover rental of the facilities and $15 for utility cost. Commr. Windram stated that he did not quote the $25 clean up charge because it had been agreed that the Little League would do the necessary cleaning.
On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld and ratified the aforementioned action of Commissioner Windram regarding the rental of the Lake County Fairgrounds to the Eustis Little League.
road and bridge
Commr. Windram stated that several weeks ago he had received a letter from the City of Mount Dora requesting assistance from the County in the clean up of Lake Franklin which has recently been annexed into the City of Mount Dora. Commr. Windram stated that upon review of the City’s request it would be difficult to perform the work because the County is so far behind in its own schedule. The Board requested that the City be informed that the County is unable to perform the requested work at this time.
planning and zoning
Commr. Deems presented to the Board a letter from Seminole County stating that because it had not received the proper comments from the appropriate agencies it is necessary for them to hold a public hearing on its comprehensive plan and this letter serves as a written notice to Lake County that the above public hearing will be held on September 27, 1977, in room 203 of the Seminole Courthouse at 7:00 P.M.
The Chairman requested that this be referred to Mr. Willett and that it is requested that he reply to this letter or represent Lake County at the above public hearing.
road closing
A request was presented to the Board regarding the closing of a cul-de-sac in Dexter Estates. Commr. Burhans requested that approval to advertise this road closing be delayed until he could look into the matter. He stated that upon review of this request he has no objection to the closing.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to close a cul-de-sac in Dexter Estates on October 11, 1977, at 1:30 P.M. This advertised hearing would be for its required public hearing.
right of way – roads
Commr. Burhans brought to the attention of the Board a problem involving right of ways which the County closed, in Astor, and now there are problems with water drainage. Mr. Andrew was present when this matter was being discussed. It was the opinion of the Board that some survey work would have to be conducted in the area.
roads – county
It was brought to the attention of the Board that a request had been received for grading work to be done on Groveland Farms Road in Groveland Farms. Mr. Andrew was present and stated that he did not know the exact cost for the repair of the road.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the Public Works Department to do some grader work on Groveland Farms road subject to the total cost of the repairs being paid for by the residents and that the funds are received by the Finance Department before the work begins and with the understanding that the County is under no obligation for the continued maintenance of the above mentioned road.
Mr. William Hennessey, Director of Pollution Control appeared before the Board regarding the Melaleuca Trees on Highway 50. Discussion was held. On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the Pollution Control Director to work with the County Engineer regarding the disposal of the above mentioned trees.
COUNTY EMPLOYEES
Commr. Hoskinson discussed with the County Engineer and the Board members the reduction in salary of some County Employees. Discussion was held on this matter. It was the opinion of the majority of the Board members that it had made a decision and would not change its position on this matter.
bids/county material
Mr. Knuckles appeared before the Board regarding the Bid Tabulation for Sign Material for Lake County for the 1977-1978 Fiscal Year.
On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the low bid from McCain Sales for the supply of Aluminum Sign Blanks to Lake County for the 1977-1978 Fiscal Year.
On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the low bid from McCain Sales to supply Lake County with Sign Posts and Misc. Hardware for the 1977-1978 Fiscal Year.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the low bid from 3M for the supply of Reflective Facings and Sheeting to Lake County for the 1977-1978 Fiscal Year.
On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the low bid from Limerock from Dixie Lime and Stone for $1.55 per ton plus delivery.
contracts and agreements
Mr. Knuckles appeared before the Board regarding quotations he has received pertaining to monthly spraying of the Courthouse. The quotations he has received are as follows:
Clements Pest Control $144 per month
Orkin $165 per month
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the low quotation from Clements Pest Control for monthly spraying of the Lake County Buildings at a cost of $144 per month. The Board authorized the Purchasing Director to obtain the necessary contract regarding same.
county PROPERTY
On a motion by Commr. Burhans seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the transfer of two surplus file cabinets to the Welfare Department and two surplus file cabinets to the Ag Center.
accounts allowed
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of three chairs for the Planning Department at a cost of $80.18 each. This will be taken from the 1976-1977 Budget.
funds-transfer
On a motion by Commr. Burhans seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the transfer of $300 from Contingency to “Maintenance of Equipment” in the Agricultural Center Budget for the purpose of repairing the addressograph machine at the Agricultural Center.
contracts and agreements
Mr. Knuckles appeared before the Board regarding the renewal of the maintenance contracts on the typewriters in the Courthouse. Mr. Knuckles stated that he had obtained three quotations and they are as follows:
HOWELLS TYPEWRITERS INC. $36.95 per month per machine
IBM $47.00 per month per machine
Over 100 machines $43.20
BEN THOMPSON EQUIPMENT $38.00 per month per machine
Over 200 machines $31.50
Discussion was held. On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the low quotation from Howells Typewriters Inc. for the servicing of the County Typewriters for the 1977-1978 Fiscal Year.
Mr. Knuckles discussed with the Board the elimination of small calculators being included on the service contract. He stated that the majority of the time when a calculator is not operating correctly all it needs is a cleaning and this can be done on a “call” basis at a very nominal charge.
On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the elimination of small calculators from the service contract.
accounts allowed/county buildings
On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the repair of the roof on the Engineering Building at a cost not to exceed $2,500 which was the low quotation received from Bill Smith for his work.
machinery and equipment/contracts and agreements
Mr. Knuckles briefed the Board on his ideas regarding the various copy machines in the County Departments. He suggested that the County cancel the maintenance contract on the Xerox 4000 machine located in the Public Works Building as well as the one on the 914 Xerox Machine located in Pollution Control and recommended that the maintenance contract on the Xerox 7000 machine be renewed for another year. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the termination of the maintenance contract on the Xerox 4000 and 914 copy machines located in the above mentioned departments and approved the renewal of the maintenance contract on the Xerox 7000 machine.
purchasing department/county policy
Mr. Watkins, Clerk, brought to the attention of the Board a matter involving the Nursing Home’s purchasing procedures. Discussion was held.
The Board requested Mr. Knuckles confer with Mrs. Hamner, Administrator of the Lake County Nursing Home, and work out a satisfactory procedure regarding the purchasing of items for the Nursing Home that will not violate the County’s Purchasing Policy.
ordinance
The Chairman announced that the advertised time had arrived for the Board to consider the adoption of an Airport Zoning Ordinance.
The Clerk read the proof of publication.
On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board placed the Ordinance on the floor for its first and only reading.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board amended the Ordinance as follows:
SECTION III delete “An area located in more than one of the described zones is considered to be only in the zone with the more restrictive height limitation.
SECTION III, Number 1, Item A: change 200 feet in the second line to read 500 feet.
SECTION IV Number 1, Item B&D. These two sections are to be deleted.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board adopted the Ordinance by title only, as amended. The title is as follows:
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE HEIGHT OF STRUCTURES AND OBJECTS OF NATURAL GROWTH AND OTHERWISE, REGULATING THE USE OF COUNTY LANDS IN THE VICINITY OF LEESBURG, UMATILLA, AND MID-FLORIDA AIRPORTS BY CREATING THE APPROPRIATE ZONES AND ESTABLISHING THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR CHANGES IN THE RESTRICTIONS AND BOUNDARIES OF SUCH ZONES; DEFINING CERTAIN TERMS USED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT; ESTABLISHING A BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND IMPOSING PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MAPS AND PLATS
Mr. Willett stated that the Board also had to adopt and approve the various Airport Zoning Maps that correspond with the Ordinance. On a motion by Commr. Burhans seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board adopted the various maps pertaining to the Airport Zoning Ordinance as presented to the Board by the Planning Department.
maps and plats/planning and zoning
Mr. Willett appeared before the Board to discuss the flood prone area maps. He stated that Mr. Jerry Joiner from the Lake Soil and Water Conservation District was present to comment on these maps.
Mr. Joiner appeared before the Board and stated that these maps were directed towards the overflow of rivers, lakes and streams but does not address itself to the rising and overflow of the water table.
At this time Commr. Deems stated that the Board would have to postpone further discussions on this matter because the time had arrived to interview two prospective applicants for the position of Veteran Service Officer.
veteran service officer
Mr. Arthur Ragland appeared before the Board regarding his interview for the position of Veteran Service Officer. Points of discussion were: salary, previous experience, and reasons for seeking other employment.
Mr. William Lipham appeared before the Board for his interview for the position of Veterans Service Officer. Points of discussion were: years of service, whether or not relocating in Lake County would present a problem to his family, and past experience.
Upon completion of the interviews the Chairman stated that he would like to postpone discussion on this matter until later in the day.
recess and reassembly
At 12:00 Noon the Chairman announced that the Board would adjourn for lunch at the Park Restaurant and would reconvene at 2:00 P.M.
accounts allowed
On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Evan Porter to attend a State Association of County Commissioners Collective Bargaining Workshop in Orlando, September 21, 1977.
On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Terri King to attend a Division of Retirement seminar in Orlando, September 28, 1977.
planning and zoning
REZONING 92-77-2 Charlotte E. Nelson
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 rezoning to CP was approved.
rezoning 84-77-2 T. L. Young
No one appeared before the Board regarding this case. On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board was upheld and the rezoning was approved to R-1-5.
rezoning 85-77-2 RR to A
No one appeared before the Board regarding this case. On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board was upheld and the rezoning to A was approved.
rezoning 90-77-1 Enrique and Rosa Daniel
No one appeared before the Board regarding this case. On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board was upheld and the rezoning to R-1-15 was approved.
rezoning 93-77-1 h.l. Pringle
No one appeared before the Board regarding this case. On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board was upheld and the rezoning to R-1-15 was approved.
rezoning 83-77-3 A to R-1-15
Mr. Willett stated that the applicant, Eleanor F. Sleight, wanted to withdraw the request to change the zoning to R-1-15 and would rather have RE Zoning.
Mr. Howard Durden appeared before the Board and stated that he had a signed affidavit giving him the authority to represent Mrs. Sleight.
He stated that she would much rather have RE.
Mr. Emmit Tally, Attorney representing Mr. Blanton an adjoining property owner, appeared before the Board and stated that his client was opposed to the rezoning but would not object to the RE Zoning.
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, advised the Board that the Planning and Zoning Board had submitted a recommendation to the Board on an R-1-15 zoning and suggested that the Board return this to the Planning and Zoning Board for review and recommendation to the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board returned this case to the Planning and Zoning Board for reconsideration of an RE Zoning.
91-77-4 C-1 and R-1-7 to CP Leo Sardella
No one appeared before the Board regarding this case. On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board was upheld and the rezoning was changed to CP.
rezoning 87-77-4 R-1-7 to a A. C. Campbell
No one appeared before the Board regarding this case. On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board was upheld and the rezoning to A was approved.
rezoning 89-77-4 William Layman
No one appeared before the Board regarding this case. On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board was approved and the rezoning to RR was approved.
rezoning 88-77-4 A to RR Rodney Ihrig
Mr. Michael J. Fredor, adjacent property owner, appeared before the Board in opposition to this rezoning. He stated that Lake County needed to keep a green belt and that this request for rezoning was in conflict with Lake County’s Comprehensive Plan.
Rodney Ihrig, owner of the property under consideration for rezoning, appeared before the Board, he informed the Board that his land was suitable for building and that he has never had a problem with standing water on the property in question.
On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board was upheld and the rezoning was approved to RR.
cup 587-4 Claude Sparks
No one appeared before the Board regarding this CUP. On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board was upheld and the CUP was denied.
cup 586-4 Kenneth Piety
Mr. Lee Jay Colling, Attorney, appeared before the Board representing an adjacent property owner who was opposed to this CUP. He brought to the attention of the Board that there were errors in the application that was submitted by Doctor Piety. He also stated that the names supplied to the Planning and Zoning Department of adjacent property owners was not totally correct. He requested that the Board deny the CUP.
Mr. Ford discussed with the Board alternatives in disposing of this case.
Doctor Piety appeared before the Board and stated that he did not intentionally complete the information incorrectly. He stated that he had obtained the information of adjoining property owners from the Property Appraisers Office.
The Board explained to Mr. Colling that the notification procedure which the County practices is not required by law but is done in an attempt to make sure that all interested parties are informed.
Mr. Benny Carroll, resident of the area, appeared before the Board and stated that he, as well as his neighbors, was opposed to this facility being built in their area.
Mr. Ford stated that the Board could refer the petition back to the Planning and Zoning Board provided that the petition was amended and completed correctly and subject to the necessary property owners being properly notified.
On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board referred this case back to the Planning and Zoning Board with the stipulation that it comply with all the County Rules and Regulations and that the proper notification is received by the adjacent property owners.
rezoning 86-77-4 James P. Hawkins
No one appeared before the Board regarding this case. On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board was upheld and the Board approved the withdrawal of the request by the petitioner.
cup 585-4 CUP in A for Earth Station
No one appeared before the Board regarding this case. On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board was upheld and the Board approved the withdrawal of the request by the petitioner.
rezoning 94-77-1 Theodore Erck and Vincent Fechtel
Mr. Fince Fechtel, Jr. appeared before the Board that the request for R-1-7 zoning was just to establish a density. No one appeared before the Board in opposition to this case.
On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board and approved the rezoning to R-1-15 of the South 20 plus or minus acres and R-1-7 for the remainder of the property.
cup 588-1 Theodore Erck and Vincent Fechtel
No one appeared before the Board regarding this case. On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved postponing this case until October 18, 1977, at 2:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible.
grants
Mr. Willett appeared before the Board regarding certain action that had to be taken regarding the Section 8 Funds from HUD. They are as follows:
1. Approve the employment of Dennis Helms as the auditor for the Section 8 Funds.
2. Approval for the Chairman to sign annual contribution contracts for Section 8 Funds which specifies unit allocation revision to Section 8 contract which more fits Lake County needs and which is allowed under the Guidelines as outlined by HUD for Section 8.
3. Mr. Willett also requested approval for the Planning Department to submit an application for 40 additional units for housing purposes for Section 8 when funds become available from HUD.
On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the above involving Section 8 Funds as requested by the Planning Department.
maps and plats
Discussion returned to discussion of the flood prone maps. Mr. Willett stated that he would like included in these maps the Wolf Branch Road area and the Cherry Lake Area. He stated that the present maps do not reflect these flood prone areas. Further discussion was held.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the Planning Department to send to the proper authorities the comments pertaining to the Flood Prone Maps as discussed. These comments are to include the comments presented by the Lake County Planning Department, Lake Soil and Water Conservation District, Lake County Pollution Control Department and the Lake County Mosquito Control Department.
budgets
The Clerk presented to the Board the 1977-1978 Budgets for the following independent Districts which must be filed with the Board of County Commissioners and is in accordance with Florida Statute 218.34. These budgets are:
Lake Soil and Water Conservation District
Oklawaha Basin Recreation and Water Conservation and Control Authority
Housing Authority of the City of Eustis
bonds
On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Bond for Joan P. Brown as a member of the Board of Public Instruction of Lake County.
accounts allowed
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment in the amount of $7,000, as requested by the Clerk, to pay State Trial Witnesses, Insolvent Defense Witnesses and Special Court Order Witnesses at the Fall Term of Circuit Court which will convene on October 3, 1977.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the payment of $500, as requested by the Clerk, for the purpose of paying State Trial Witnesses, Insolvent Defense Witnesses and Special Court Order Witnesses, at the Spring Term of Circuit Court which convened on May 3, 1977.
grants
On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the Chairman and Clerk to sign the appropriate Signature Cards for the EDA Grant Funds and authorized the Finance Department to select a depository for these funds.
budgets
On a motion by Commr. Burhans seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign the Budget Certification and Resolution for the Aquatic Weed Budget as submitted by the Finance Department.
bonds
On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Contractor Bonds:
1215-78 E. L. Murphy dba Murphy Builders
1579-78 John Harwick
1580-77 Thomas G. Adams dba Adams Tile
On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the cancellation of the following Contractor Bonds:
5-76 Arthur L. Miller dba Miller Construction Co., Inc.
187-77 L. H. Schonauer
291-75 Robert I. Wise
418-77 Chris Dodd (Electrical)
323-68 Stanley Ruff dba Health & Company
863-77 Fiesta Pools of Ocala
1059-77 Charles G. Hartsaw (General Contractor)
1054-77 Thedore J. Hagner dba Hagner Enterprises
1226-77 Jan R. Woodring dba Jan Woodring Mobile Home Service
1243-78 Sammy Salvatore Ciccerrello dba National Masonry Co.
1311-78 Square G. Construction Co., Inc.
1371-78 Charles Rector, Jr.
1421-76 Joseph L. McCoy dba Greenbrier Construction Co. Inc.
1491-77 Harry Hough (Mechanical Contractor)
1498-77 Rolf Anderson
budgets
On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the Budget for the 1977-1978 Fiscal Year of the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the Budget for the 1977-1978 Fiscal Year of the South Lake Memorial Hospital District.
bonds
On a motion by Commr. Burhans seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the bond for Florida Rock Industries which is in accordance with their CUP.
accounts allowed
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the payment of the following vouchers:
GENERAL REVENUE 3067-3202
ROAD AND BRIDGE 1131-1180
FINE AND FORFEITURE 493-515
MVI 226-233
COR COUNTY BUILDINGS 99-111
SECTION 8 123-124
CETA TITLE I PSE 10-12
CETA TITLE VI 117-120
CETA TITLE VI PSE 21-24
STATE AQUATIC WEED 3
BLOCK GRANT FUND 7
INDIGENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following changes on the Indigent List:
CANCEL Perry Kelly for Genell Crouch Dist. #1 $56.00
ADD Mable Denton for Donna Shearea Dist. #3 $40.00
courthouse
At this time Commr. Hoskinson discussed with the Board the deficiencies citied in the Old Lake County Courthouse when a fire inspection was made by the Office of the State Fire Marshall. Discussion was held.
The Clerk requested to obtain the specific references from the Office of the State Fire Marshall and arrange for a meeting of the Building Committee during the week of September 25, 1977.
insurance
Commr. Carson, Chairman of the Insurance Committee, stated that he would like to call a meeting of the Insurance Committee in the near future to discuss the County’s Insurance needs. He stated that the County now has it arranged that all the County’s Insurance needs fall due on January 1 of each year.
ceta/appropriations
Commr. Burhans presented to the Board, for approval, three CETA Projects which also have corresponding contracts which need the Chairman’s signature.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following projects and authorized the Chairman to sign the corresponding contracts for same:
I. Approve We Care O Lott Day Care Center for project contract.
4 positions – 1 year project - $26, 602.94
Approve Leesburg Day Care Center, Inc. for project contract.
4 positions – 1 year project - $21,588.48
II. Approve Open Door proposal for contract.
3 positions – 1 year project - $19,699.32
III. Approve Microfilming Project
2 positions – 1 year project - $13,124.88
Project to microfilm old county records.
appointments
Commr. Deems reminded the Board that Mr. Brooks had retired as a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission. He requested approval to appoint S. T. Simon Brown to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Brooks. On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the appointment of Mr. Brown to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Brooks on the Planning and Zoning Commission.
grants
Mr. Ford presented to the Board the completed grant for Helpline. He stated that the Board had to approve and sign the Grant acceptance award certificate as well as approval to complete and sign the Certification of Acceptance of Subgrant Award.
On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board approved the above documents be executed, completed and returned to the proper authorities.
Commr. Hoskinson abstained from the vote because he is a member on the Board of Directors of Helpline.
deeds/roads county-state
The Clerk presented to the Board a memorandum from Robert Andrew, Director of Public Works, requesting the Board approval of the DOT right-of-way deeds and Temporary Permits which is necessary to detour traffic when work begins on the Apopka/Beauclair Canal as well as certain documents pertaining to the work being done on a State Road Project in Astor.
Commr. Burhans stated that he had some questions regarding these documents. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the Chairman and Clerk to sign the necessary documents but “held up” the actual signing of these papers until Commr. Burhans had an opportunity to research this matter and remedy the question he has on this matter.
contracts and agreements
Mr. Ford presented to the Board an Interlocal Agreement between the Board of County Commissioners and the City of Tavares regarding the payment of the installation of the traffic signal at the intersection of Old 441 and Sinclair Avenue. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Interlocal Agreement as presented and authorized the Chairman and Clerk to sign same.
contracts and agreements/roads-county
Mr. Ford presented to the Board the Road Construction contract on North Crest Circle in the amount of $7,760. On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the above mentioned contract and authorized the Chairman and Clerk to sign same. The Board also approved for the above mentioned amount be taken from the Road and Bridge Funds which will be repaid through the issuance of bonds for the special assessments levied against the property owners.
contracts and agreements
Mr. Ford presented to the Board a contract between Lake County and Kirkpatrick Fuel which ratifies and justifies the $.02 per gallon delivery charge paid to Kirkpatrick since October 1976 and states that the delivery charge will be 1-1/2¢ per gallon as of August 2, 1977.
On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the above Contract as presented and authorized the Chairman and Clerk to sign same.
courthouse
Commr. Hoskinson informed the Board that he had suggested that book shelves be installed in the Conference Room of the Board of County Commissioners for the storage of reference books for use by the Commissioners. This met with the approval of the Board.
county employees
The Board discussed with the Board the application of Tom Chapman for the position of Veteran Service Officer. The Board requested the Personnel Office to review the application of Mr. Tom Chapman for the above mentioned position.
The Board stated that it would make a decision regarding the filling of this vacancy on September 28, 1977.
There being no further business 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