A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

APRIL 4, 1978

            The Lake County Board of County Commissioners convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, April 4, 1978, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board of County Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida.  Present were:  James R. Carson, Jr., Chairman; Thomas J. Windram; C.A. “Lex” Deems; and Glenn C. Burhans.  Others present were:  James C. Watkins, Clerk; Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; and Andrea Gambrell, Deputy Clerk.

            Commr. J.M. Hoskinson was late in arriving for the Board of County Commissioners’ meeting.

            The Invocation was given by James C. Watkins, Clerk, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Glenn C. Burhans.

            COUNTY EMPLOYEES

            Commr. Carson presented to the Board a letter of resignation from Mr. Aubrey Hayes, Director of the Lake County Welfare Department, effective April 30, 1978.  Commr. Carson stated that he would like to confer with Mr. Hayes to find out if Mr. Hayes could recommend someone to assume his responsibilities in the Welfare Department.

            COMMISSIONERS

            At 9:15 a.m. Commr. Hoskinson arrived for the Board of County Commissioners meeting.

            MINUTES

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the minutes of the meeting of February 7, 1978 were approved as amended.

            On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the minutes of the meeting of February 14, 1978 were approved as amended.

            On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the minutes of the meeting of February 21, 1978 were approved as amended.

            ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BIDS

            Mr. Gary Knuckles, Director of Purchasing, appeared before the Board and presented the tabulation sheet for the bids received by the County for the purchase of a Road Grader and a Front End Loader for use by the Public Works Department.

            Commr. Deems reminded the Board that the County had placed these items out for bid on a total cost bid for five years.  He stated that the County Attorney had reviewed the bids and the form on which the bids were presented and had approved same.

            Mr. Knuckles stated that the low bid for the Road Grader had been received from Florida Georgia Tractor at a price of $46,096.50 with a five-year total cost purchase price of $896.50.  Agreed to be put in a contract were the following:  a trade-in of county property #1890, as well as a guarantee of repair costs not to exceed $3800.00 over a five-year period or 7500 operating hours (whichever comes first); a buy-back clause at $49,000.00 at the end of 7500 hours of operation, or five years from date of delivery; as well as a loaner machine if repairs cannot be made within 7 days.

            On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the bid from Florida Georgia Tractor as stated above, subject to a proper contract being drawn by the County Attorney and executed by the County and proper representatives of Florida Georgia Tractor.

            Mr. Knuckles then presented to the Board the tabulation sheet for the bids received by the County for the purchase of a Front End Loader.  He informed the Board that the low bid had been received from Highland Tractor Company at a cost of $54,000, with a five-year total cost of $1,000.  Additional items agreed to be put into a contract were:  A trade-in of county property #3649; as well as a guarantee of repairs not to exceed $3,000 over a 5-year period or 7500 operating hours (whichever comes first); a buy-back clause at $56,000 at the end of 7500 hours or five years from date of delivery; and the promise of a loaner machine if repairs cannot be made within 2 days.

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of a Front End Loader made by Highland Tractor as stated above, subject to the proper contract being drawn by the County Attorney and executed by the County and proper representatives of Highland Tractor Company.

            ROADS SUBDIVISION        

            Mr. Clayton Swearingen, resident of Groveland Farms, appeared before the Board with a petition from the residents in Groveland Farms requesting the Board take into the County Maintained Road System an unnamed clay road in Groveland Farms Subdivision stretching from Phillips Road for approximately one mile.  He stated that the County had been given right-of-way deeds to this road by the residents and would now like the County to take the road into the system and maintain it on a regular basis.  Discussion was held.

            On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the acceptance of the above-mentioned clay road into the County Maintained System as requested by the residents in Groveland Farms Subdivision.

            MINUTES

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the minutes of the meeting of March 7, 1978 were approved as amended.

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the minutes of the meeting of March 14, 1978 were approved as amended.

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the minutes of the meeting of March 21, 1978 were approved as amended.

            GRANTS

            At 10:30 a.m. the Chairman announced that the advertised time had arrived for the Board to consider the County’s Community Block Grant Application for the ’78-’79 Fiscal Year.

            Mr. Willett, Director of Planning, presented to the Board three ways in which Lake County could apply for this grant.  He stated that it would select a particular area of Lake County in which to utilize these funds for a one-year period or it could propose a multi-area project for use of these funds over a three-year period.  He advised the Board that there is more money available for a comprehensive project than there is for a single purpose program.  Discussion was held.

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Department for a comprehensive project for the Northeast Lake County Area as recommended by the Director of Planning and outlined as item “c” in his letter to the Board of County Commissioners dated April 4, 1978.

            Commr. Hoskinson voted “no.”

            Mrs. Nancy Cox, Associate Planner, presented to the Board the Citizens Participation Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program for the ’78-’79 Fiscal Year.  The Board voiced no objection to this Plan.  On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Citizens Participation Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program for the ’78-’79 Fiscal Year as presented and outlined by Mrs. Nancy Cox, Associate Planner.

            SEWAGE DISPOSAL PLANTS

            Mr. Claude Smoak, Mayor of Clermont, appeared before the Board to brief the Board of County Commissioners on the status of the Effluent Disposal Study which is being conducted in the marsh area in Clermont.

            He stated that the studies and experiments will need to be continued for one more year in order to obtain a total picture of the possibilities of the disposal of effluent in the marsh areas.  He further stated that the cost to continue the study for another year would be $67,000, of which $7,000 would be absorbed by the University of Florida and requested that the remaining cost, which is $60,000, would be shared equally among the City of Clermont, Lake County Water Authority, and the Board of County Commissioners.

            Mr. Smoak reminded the Board the advantage this study would be to millions of people if it was determined that effluent could be disposed of safely and economically in the marsh lands.  He further stated that there would be no capital expenditures needed because all construction needed for this study was done last year.

            Mr. Ted Wicks, Acting Director of Lake County’s Pollution Control Department, pointed out that the results of the study will be subject to the review of several state and local agencies and that there are no guarantees that the city will be able to implement an effluent disposal system based on the results of the study.

            Mr. Heppberger, resident of Leesburg, appeared before the Board and voiced his objection to his tax dollar being given to support a study in South Lake County.  Mr. Smoak stated that if this study was successful, it would benefit not only the people in Leesburg but people all over the state of Florida.

            On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved to participate in the above-mentioned study in an amount not to exceed $20,000 subject to equal participation by the City of Clermont and the Lake County Water Authority.

            The Board requested that the Clerk investigate the possibility of using anti-recession funds for this project.

            RECESS AND REASSEMBLY

            At 11:50 a.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would adjourn for lunch at the Fiesta Restaurant.  The public and press were invited on a dutch treat basis.  The Board will reconvene at 1:30 p.m.

            PLANNING AND ZONING

            Mr. Willett appeared before the Board and presented the Overall Economic Development Plan for Lake County.  Nancy Cox, Associate Planner, reviewed the Plan with the Board.

            Upon reviewing the Plan, the Board members found sections within the plan which they would like to discuss in more detail before its adoption.  Discussion was held.  The Board determined that it would like to hold a Special Meeting for the purpose of reviewing and discussing this Plan.

            Mr. Rich Tech, representative from the Office of Economic Development of the State of Florida, was present at this meeting.  The Board asked Mr. Tech if there would be any problem if it did not adopt the Plan today.  Mr. Tech stated that he had no information regarding this request, and therefore could not help the Board in its decision.

            On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously the Board scheduled a Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for Friday, April 7, 1978, at 10:00 a.m. for the purpose of reviewing and acting upon the Overall Economic Development Plan for Lake County.

            ROADS – COUNTY - STATE

            Mr. Ben Burton, resident of Lake County living on Emeralda Road, appeared before the Board to request some action by the Board be taken to complete the paving of Emeralda Road, known also as DR 5-7528 and DR 5-8037, from the ending of the present pavement at the Lake Yale-Lake Griffin Canal northward and eastward to Highway C-452.

            Mr. Burton also presented to the Board a petition requesting the Board’s help in securing garbage collection in this area.  He stated that Town and Country Refuse refuses to contract with the residents to provide them with garbage collection.

            Commr. Deems stated that he would contact Town and Country Refuse to find out why they will not provide the residents on Emeralda Road with garbage collection.

            Discussion was returned to the right-of-way on Emeralda Road.  Mr. Andrew, County Engineer, was present for the discussion and stated that any new construction would have to adhere to the “Green Book” standards.

            Mr. Burton stated that the residents on Emeralda Road would cooperate with the County in any way they could to help resolve the problem.

            ROAD CLOSING

            Mr. Henry Pringle, attorney, appeared before the Board to request permission to advertise the closing of a part of Ransom Avenue in Silver Lake Estates.  Mr. Roy Christopher, attorney, was also present.

            The Board asked if Mr. Christopher and Mr. Pringle were on “opposite sides of the fence” regarding this matter.  Mr. Christopher stated that he hoped by the time the public hearing was held his concerns would be satisfied.

            On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, the Board approved the advertisement of the closing of the above-mentioned road for a public hearing before the Board on May 2, 1978, at 2:00 p.m.

            Commr. Burhans abstained from the vote because he is the registered Real Estate Broker on a piece of property on the road in question.

            LICENSES AND PERMITS

            On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board approved the following Utility and Driveway Permits:

NO.     PERMITTEE                           PURPOSE                               ROAD

4-375  City of Eustis                            Water Supply & Dist. Mains      452A

972      Florida Telephone Corp.           Buried Cable                            4-4260

1012    Florida Telephone Corp.           Buried Cable                            1-8010

1013    Florida Telephone Corp.           Buried Cable                            2-2605

1014    Florida Telephone Corp.           Aerial Cable                             5-8498

1016    Florida Telephone Corp.           Buried Cable                            4-5876

1019    Florida Telephone Corp.           Buried Cable                            3-1038A

1023    Florida Telephone Corp.           Buried Cable                            5-6766

1024    Florida Telephone Corp.           Buried Cable                            5-6665A

1025    Florida Telephone Corp.           Buried Cable                            5-6764

1026    Florida Telephone Corp.           Buried Cable                            5-6665

1027    Florida Telephone Corp.           Buried Cable                            5-6666

1028    Florida Telephone Corp.           Buried Cable                            4-4298

 

DRIVEWAY PERMITS

 

3-371   All State Homes                                                                       3-3143

4-372   David Wilder                                                                            4-5175

1-373   Rayburn B. Jones                                                                     C-446B

3-374   Dwain Stutz                                                                              3-4140

4-375   Roy Dittmar                                                                              4-5175

 

            Commr. Carson abstained from voting because he is a member of the Board of directors of the Florida Telephone Corporation.

            OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

            Mr. Andrew presented to the Board a petition from the residents in Venetian Village requesting the Board place a speed limit on the canals through this Subdivision.  Mr. Andrew stated that he had checked the Plat and the canals in question were not dedicated to the public.  Discussion was held.  Mr. Ford stated that if the canals were not dedicated to the public, then they could be considered private canals, and the County therefore has no jurisdiction in the matter.

            The Board requested Mr. Andrew inform the residents that the canals may still be owned by the developer and suggest the residents contact the developer about the matter.

            SCHOOLS – MISC/ROADS – COUNTY- STATE

            Mr. Andrew presented to the Board a request from the City of Leesburg for the County to install an overhead flashing light at Leesburg Middle School East on Dixie Avenue.

            Discussion was held.  Commr. Carson stated that he would contact Mr. Bob Burnam, Principal of the Elementary School, and discuss this matter with him.

            ROADS – RIGHT-OF-WAY

            Mr. Andrew brought to the attention of the Board that there is a problem in securing the necessary right-of-way on Webster Hill Road.  He stated that there is a serious maintenance problem on this road, and there is one resident that is not willing to give the County the necessary right-of-way to correct the problem.  Commr. Burhans stated that he would like to work with the County Engineer and the County Attorney on this problem.

            ROADS – COUNTY

            Mr. Andrew brought to the attention of the Board a request to continue the paving on DR 4-7798.  He stated that the paving on this road stops at a certain point and it was suggested that the road be continued to make it easier for the children to get the school bus.  Discussion was held.  Due to the drainage problems and the right-of-way problems, the Engineer was requested to inform the residents that because of the problems, it would be too expensive to pave the road in question.

            ROADS – COUNTY-STATE

            Mr. Andrew presented to the Board a petition from the residents of Lake Harris Estates for the County to widen and resurface SR 561.  Commr. Hoskinson stated that this problem had been taken care of because the County has requested the DOT to repair this road before it is turned over to the County for maintenance.  The other problem was the accumulation of garbage along this road which the Public Works Department has been instructed to remove.

            Mr. Andrew brought to the attention of the Board that Mr. C.E. Middlebrooks had requested for the clay road extending from the present double surface treated road, which is at the entrance to Wikeva River Falls, be paved.  Mr. Andrew stated that the cost to double surface treat this road would cost $2600, and Mr. Middlebrooks was willing to provide the necessary right-of-way and agreed to participate in this paving in the amount of $1300.

            RESOLUTION – SPEED LIMITS

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board adopted a resolution establishing a speed limit of 45 mph on Hancock Road and Johns Lake Road.  Commr. Deems was absent for the vote.

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, the Board adopted a speed limit of 15 mph in Golden Isle Park.  Commr. Deems was absent for the vote.

            ROAD NAMES

            Mr. Andrew brought to the Board for its consideration the changing of the name on a road in Lake County.  Commr. Hoskinson explained to the Board members that at one time the road entitled Hartwood-Marsh had been changed to Florida State Boys Ranch Road.  He stated that the residents never liked the name and now, since the Boy’s Ranch no longer exists, the residents would like the name of the road changed.  Discussion was held.

            On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved the name of Hartwood-Marsh Road be assigned to DR #3-0854, delete DR 3-1067 and accept Hartwood-Marsh Road into the County Maintained System, and they further adopted a resolution establishing a speed limit of 40 mph on this road.

            ROADS – COUNTY

            On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board approved the request of Mr. M.L. Callahan for the County to grade, on a one-time basis, Lincoln Road at a cost of $400, subject to the money being received by the County before the work is begun and with the understanding that the County assumes no responsibility for the continued maintenance of the road.

            Commr. Deems was absent for the vote.

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved for the County to grade, on a one-time basis, Howard and Baty Road upon the request of Mrs. Gladys Howard at a cost of $26.00.  This is subject to the total cost being paid for by Mrs. Howard and with the understanding the funds will be received prior to work being started.  The County further assumes no responsibility for the continued maintenance of this road.

            Commr. Deems was absent for the vote.

            ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

            On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board approved travel for Frank Woodson to attend the Vehicle Safety Inspection Association of Florida Spring Conference in Orlando, April 12-15, 1978.

            On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the rental of a mixer for Maintenance Area I at a cost of $4,000 for one month.

            ACCOUNTS DENIED

            Mr. Andrew requested the Board consider the purchase of a Vibratory Compactor.  Discussion was held.  No action was taken on this request.

            COUNTY EMPLOYEES

            Mr. Andrew presented to the Board a request to change the working hours of the Road and Bridge Department to 7:00 a.m. through 3:30 p.m.  Discussion was held.  On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board gave Mr. Andrew the authority to change the working hours of his crew whenever he felt it was necessary, as well as authorizing a 10-hour workday when needed.

            DEEDS

            On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the right-of-way deeds from the City of Groveland on Anderson Road.

            COUNTY PROPERTY/COUNTY MATERIAL

            On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the Lake Correctional Institute to use 1000 yards of overburden from the County’s new clay pit on Highway 19.

            COUNTY PROPERTY

            Mr. Andrew reported to the Board that in his opinion the County should not sell the old clay pit on Cherry Lake Road for use as a loading ramp by Southern Fruit distributors.  He stated that this was needed for drainage.

            On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upon the recommendation of the County Engineer stated that it would not sell the property in question.

            CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS

            On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the execution of the Contract between Lake County and Square G. Construction Company for the replacement of the two wooden bridges on Bay Lake Road.

            ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

            On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the County Engineer for the execution of vouchers for the transfer of funds from the State of Florida for Oak Park Elementary School Flashing Light, Shoulder and Paving Work on C-439, C-450 and C-565, and installing the new culverts to replace the Wooden Bridges on Bay Lake Road.  The total amount of this request is $324,358.07.

            CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the filing of a change order with EDA for All American Construction Company on Project #2 in the amount of $2,040.00, subject to EDA’s approval.

            BIDS

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of the County Engineer to advertise for the widening and resurfacing of SR 450 from SR 19 to SR 42 Northeast side of Umatilla at a time and date to be determined by the Clerk.

            ROADS – COUNTY – STATE

            Mr. Andrew discussed with the Board the Functional Classification Meeting on March 31, 1978 in the Old Lake County Courthouse and the letter from the DOT regarding the connected system of County roads within the County.

            Mr. Andrew suggested that he and the County Attorney review the law regarding this matter.  He stated that upon review of the recommendation of the DOT, it is found to be 100 percent in conflict with Lake County’s Comprehensive Plan.  This was referred to the County Attorney and the County Engineer.

            DEEDS

            On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board approved the release of the road reservations from the DOT as contained in the following Deed Numbers:

            Chap 02-27684 all but 40 feet from Centerline of 12th Street – Clermont

            1124 all but 25 feet from Centerline of Morningside Drive – Mt. Dora

            2176 all but 33 feet from Centerline of Sunset Drive – Mr. Dora

            1463 all but 30 feet from Centerline of Magnolia Avenue – Mt. Dora

            275 all but 40 feet from Centerline of SR 500A between Mt. Dora/Tavares

            2521 all but 33 feet from Centerline of Jean Ave., Lake Kathryn Heights

 

            Commr. Carson was absent for the vote.

            COUNTY MATERIAL

            Mr. Andrew presented to the Board an application whereby Lake County would apply to the U.S. Forestry Service for permission to use clay out of its clay pit.  On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved execution of the application as presented by the County Engineer.  Commr.  Carson was absent for the vote.

            ROADS – COUNTY – STATE

            On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the following roads into the County maintained system and assigned road names and numbers and adopted speed limits as follows:

            BASSVILLE PARK AREA

            25 mph speed limit on the following roads:

                        Fairmont Avenue          #1-5340B

                        Fanco Drive                 #1-5340A

                        Plal Verda Ave.            #1-5340

            Also that a stop sign be placed at Rancho Drive and Sunland Avenue #1-5339 intersections and at the intersection of Fairmont Avenue and Sunland Avenue.

            MOUNT PLYMOUTH AREA

            25 mph speed limit be established for the following roads:

            St. Ann Street               #4-4187

            Westchester Avenue     #4-4187

            Carnoustie Drive           #4-4289

            Alcrest Avenue             #4-4187

            Apawamis Drive           #4-4087

            ROADS – COUNTY

            Mr. Andrew presented to the Board two quotations received for the drainage work on Spring Lake Boulevard.  The quotations are as follows:

            Great Age Construction Company Inc.          Labor only          $6,398.92

            Superior Asphalt Company                           Labor only            4,252.10

            Superior Asphalt Company                           Labor and Mat.     7,817.40

            On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the low bid which met County specifications covering labor and materials from Superior Asphalt Company for the above-mentioned work at a cost of $7,817.40.

            ROADS – COUNTY

            Mr. Andrew brought to the attention of the Board that there is a drainage problem on Empire Church Road.  He explained that the water is running down the hill from two directions and washing out a grove along this road.  He stated that the problem could be solved by channeling the water into a pond located in the grove.  The approximate cost would be $3,500.  On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved for the Public Works Department to correct the problem as stated above, subject to the proper easements and right-of-way being given to the County.  Commr. Carson was out for the vote.

            ROADS – SUBDIVISION

            Mr. Andrew, County Engineer, presented to the Board a Lien Assessment Petition in Western Shores Subdivision.  He stated that there was a problem surrounding some deeds on this road and reminded the Board that the road could not be approved for paving under the Assessment Lien Process until the County had received the necessary right-of-way deeds.

            The Board took no action on the petition until the proper deeds could be obtained from the residents and accepted by the Board of County Commissioners.

            The Board requested Mr. Andrew keep them abreast of this matter.

            ROADS – COUNTY

            Commr. Windram brought to the attention of the Board a problem on Thrill Hill Road.  An individual has purchased property at the bottom of the hill and is requesting the County install a pipe at the bottom of this hill for the purpose of channeling water running off the road and onto his property.  Discussion was held.  It was requested that before the Board take action on this request, the County Engineer inform the Board of the cost of the requested work.

            JAIL

            Commr. Deems presented to the Board an inspection report made in the Lake County Jail conducted by the Department of Safety.  Commr. Deems stated that upon the corrections being made, the Chairman had to sign the appropriate papers.  It was pointed out to the Board that the original of this report had been forwarded to the Sheriff’s Department.  It was requested that this be brought back to the Board after information on same had been obtained.

            APPOINTMENTS

            Mr. Windram presented to the Board the Safety Committee for Lake County as prepared by himself and the Director of Personnel.  The Committee is as follows:

            Phil Yoder, Director of Mosquito Control, Chairman

            Ben Benedum, Public Works

            Phil Siley, Paint Crew

            Ted Hurshman, Road and Bridge

            Paules Abbott, Nursing Home

            Morell Bell, Courthouse Maintenance

            Roland Lewis, Pollution Control

 

            On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Safety Committee as recommended and presented by Commr. Windram.

            ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

            On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Van Porter to attend the National Association of County Officials meeting concerning Labor Relations in Tampa from April 30-May 2, 1978.

            On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Harry Spooner, CETA Coordinator and Terry Miller, Title I Coordinator, to attend a meeting in Memphis, Tennessee, pertaining to the CETA Program April 24 – April 28, 1978, and approved the registration fee of $80.00.

            FUNDS – TRANSFER

            On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the transfer of $385.42 from Contingency to the Veteran Service Officer’s travel expense budget for the 1977-1978 Fiscal Year.

            ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

            On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Art Ragland, Veteran Service Officer; and Mrs. Lorrine Retey and Dorothy Orr, Veteran Service Office Staff members to attend the Annual State Veteran Service Officers’ Training Conference in La Playa/Voyager Motor Inn, May 13-18, 1978, in Daytona Beach, Florida.

            On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Bob Lewis, Disaster Preparedness Coordinator to attend the Florida Civil Defense Association Spring Conference May 3-5, 1978, in Tallahassee, Florida.

            CIVIL DEFENSE

            Commr. Hoskinson brought to the attention of the Board that Mr. Robert Lewis would like to dispose of outdated rations, medical kits, water and sanitation kits located in eight different locations in the County but not including the Umatilla Barn.  It is proposed that the above items be collected from eight different locations in the County and brought to the Umatilla Barn to be separated.  On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the disposition of the above-mentioned items in accordance with the laws governing the Disaster Preparedness Bulletins.

            ACCOUNTS DENIED

            Commr. Burhans presented to the Board a bill from DEW Electric in the amount of $248.00 for electrical work done at the Fairgrounds for preparation of the Tractor Pull.  Commr. Burhans stated that he is unable to find out who authorized the work.  Discussion was held.  This was referred to Commr. Burhans for disposition.

            FUNDS – TRANSFER

            On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following transfers:

            General Revenue Fund:

Transfer $1,500.00 from Contingency to create Acct. #2101337, “Maintenance of Recreation Areas.”  This account is necessary to pay for expenditures to repair and maintain the many small parks in the county.

 

Transfer $3,900.00 from Contingency to Acct. #2780102, “Salaries”

Reason:  New secretarial position at the rate of $600 per month for 6 1/2 months.

           

Transfer $500.00 from Acct. #2780103-1, “Personal Services Planning” to Acct. #2780338, “Maintenance of Equipment.”  Reason:  Unforeseen maintenance expenses.

 

Transfer $7,800.00 from Contingency to create Acct. #5347000, “LCAA.”  Reason:  The BCC approved funding up to this amount on 3-7-78 and we have no account to pay from.

 

Transfer $563.00 from Acct. #6102341, “Contracted Services” to create Account #6102402, “Equipment.”  Reason:  BCC approved the purchase of a piano at Fairgrounds and they have no equipment account.

 

County Transportation Trust Fund

 

Transfer $350.00 from Acct. #4102201, “Gas, Lubricants & Other Propellants” to Acct. #4102334, “Commissions, Fees & Costs.”  Reason:  Payment to R.O. Newman for Bridge Inspection Fees.

 

Section 8 Fund

 

Transfer $6,906.00 from Acct. #5343204, “Misc. Supplies & Expenses” to Acct. #5343102, Salaries & Wages.”  Reason:  Planning Dept. requested these funds in “Salaries & Wages” account on the budget request and have no need for the other account.

 

Transfer $10,000.00 from Acct. #5343331, “Rental” to Acct. #5343102, “Salaries and Wages.”  Reason:  The Planning Dept. billed for salaries at the end of the 76-77 fiscal year, but the government failed to send funds before the books were closed; therefore this billing had to be paid in 77-78.

 

The Board requested that the fund being established for the support of the Meals on Wheels Program be entitled “Meals for the Aging” instead of “LCAA.”

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of the following vouchers:

General Revenue                                  1942-2080

MVI                                                    106-118

Fine and Forfeiture                               270-289

CTT                                                     497-544

DWI                                                    20-22

Landfill                                                 1-2

Fish Conservation Fund                        13

Section 8                                              118-138

Block Grant                                          2

Northeast Hospital Ambulance              8-9

Northeast Hospital District                    5-6

Northwest Hospital Ambulance             3

 

COMMUNICATIONS

Commr. Windram presented to the Board a letter from the Southeastern Bonding Agency regarding the refinancing of bonds held by Lake County.  Commr. Carson requested that all Board members receive a copy of this letter.

BONDS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Contractor Bonds:

1028-78           Thomas G. Scott

1029-78           Robert R. Tyer dba Al Tyre & Son Electric Co., Inc.

1030-78           Nicholas Reining (General)

1031-78           Robert B. Salter dba Chief Construction Company, Inc.

1365-78           Ronald Thomley (concrete & mobile home set-up)

1631-78           Thomas Hampton (South Marion Electric, Inc.)

 

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Charles Rowan, Livestock Agent, to attend the Livestock Short Course in Gainesville, May 3-5, 1978 at a cost of $87.50.

REPORTS

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the Traffic-Criminal Department Distribution of Revenue.

INDIGENTS

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following changes in the Indigent List:

ADD                James Smith for Catherine Bryant                     Dist. 1              $120.00

CANCEL        Charles S. Bruett, Sr., for Henry Mond             Dist 1               $  55.00

 

CHECKS ACCEPTED

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted a check from the Clerk in the amount of $768.89 which represents unclaimed excess proceeds due land owners on application of tax deeds.

MEETINGS

At the request of the Clerk, the Chairman set a Special Board of County Commissioners meeting for April 25, 1978 at 1:30 p.m. to hear Mr. Bond Anderson’s presentation of his evaluation of the Lake County Finance Dept.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Harry Spooner, Instructor of the DWI School, to attend a DWI Symposium at the Hertz Sky Center at the Jacksonville International Airport on April 17 and 18, 1978.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Lake County Nutrition Programs for 1/6 of the $3,576.77 and 1/6 of the $4,195.00 for the support of the Meals on Wheels Program.  The Board allocated $7800 for the support of this program beginning March 7, 1978.

LICENSES AND PERMITS

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the gun permit applications for Saywood C. Sherburne, Thomas Glenn and Steven Parramore.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board, upon the recommendations of the Sheriff’s Dept. and the State Attorney’s Offices, denied the gun permits for Richard Giles and Edward Shyers.

COMMUNICATIONS/MAPS AND PLATS

Commr. Burhans brought to the attention of the Board that it had received an answer back from Sumter Electric regarding the location of its utility poles in Lake Murphy Estates.  This was referred to the County Attorney for his review.

RESOLUTION – ROADS

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board adopted a resolution requesting the DOT to turn over to Lake County a piece of roadway on the west side of State Road 19 North from Lane Park Road otherwise known as DR 3-3637 to the junction.

RESOLUTIONS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board adopted a resolution supporting House Bill 321 which states that when the State of Florida creates a program, it must also provide funding for the program and not expect the Counties to assume financial responsibility.

APPRAISALS

Mr. Ford, County Attorney, presented to the Board the appraisal of Mrs. Messer’s property located on the corner of Sinclair and Main Street in Tavares.  He stated that the appraisal states the property is worth $45,300.  At this time, Mr. Ford reminded the Board that Mrs. Messer was asking $50,000.  Discussion was held.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the County Attorney to contact Mrs. Messer and offer her $45,300, which is the appraised value of the land.

There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m.

 

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James R. Carson, Jr., Chairman

 

 

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James C. Watkins, Clerk