A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
july 18, 1978
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, July 18, 1978 at 9:00 a.m., in the Board of County Commissioners’ Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida. Present were: James R. Carson, Jr., Chairman; C.A. “Lex” Deems; J.M. Hoskinson; Thomas J. Windram, and Glenn C. Burhans. Others present were: James C. Watkins, Clerk; Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; and Jennifer Kennedy, Deputy Clerk.
The Invocation was given by James C. Watkins and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Burhans.
minutes
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Minutes of June 27, 1978 were approved as amended.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Minutes of July 5, 1978 were approved as amended.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, the Minutes of July 11, 1978 were approved as amended. Commr. Deems was out for the vote.
ceta
Mr. Harry Spooner, CETA Coordinator, appeared before the Board to request project approval for a supervisor of activities position at Leesburg Middle School West; this is in an attempt to reduce vandalism.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, approval was given to the above position subject to the Board’s being supplied additional information as to the length of the program as well as the request for funding.
ceta – signs
Mr. Spooner also brought before the Board a request from Mr. Robert Andrew, Public Works Director.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, authorization was given for two CETA people to be assigned to the Public Works Department for a period of approximately 60-90 days, at the salary of $242.31 or $1,450.71 per position, to compile a sign survey which will enable us to fulfill the requirements of qualifying for the Governor’s Highway Safety Program. The two positions are Field Sign Surveyors.
contracts and agreements
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, authorization was given for the Chairman to sign a Modification Agreement with the City of Leesburg to decrease their contracts.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, authorization was given for the Chairman to sign the Lease Agreement covering the space used for the Summer Building Helpers Program being operated out of the Detention Center.
elections
Mr. Michael Willett, Director of Planning, discussed with the Board the need for ramps for the handicapped at all voting buildings. Discussion was held with the attorney involving permanent versus portable, as well as liability regarding private property versus county property, as well as the fear of erecting a permanent fixture to a privately-owned voting place, the main question being whether or not the County can improve private property for the purpose of meeting statutory requirements.
Upon the recommendation of the County Attorney, in order that we meet the requirements of Florida Statute 101.715, Section 5, in providing accessibility to polling places, Commr. Deems moved that due to an emergency in having to meet the requirements set forth in the above Statute, the Planning Department be instructed to proceed, subject to clarification, advice and guidance by the attorney, with their proposal for building five ramps at a cost of approximately $350.00 total. This motion was seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously.
accounts allowed/refunds
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, authorization was given to refund Purvis Taylor $52.00 in regards to Public Hearing #79-78-1, Rezoning from RR to C-2, in that the Petition was withdrawn.
bonds
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Gordan Graham to live in a mobile home on the same piece of property on which his conventional dwelling is being built, subject to the proper bond being posted and with the understanding that the mobile home will be removed immediately upon the completion of the conventional dwelling or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, an extension was granted regarding the request of James Makin to live in a mobile home on the same piece of property on which his conventional dwelling is presently being built, subject to his securing the proper bond 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.
civil defense
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, authorization was given for the Chairman to sign a “Standing Operating Procedure For Reporting Emergencies” outline, as requested by the State Division of Disaster Preparedness.
bonds
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Contractor Bonds:
903-78 Clell Coleman Construction Company
1204-78 Richard L. Walker dba Sanford Electric Company, Inc.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, cancellation of the Contractor Bond for James E. McCutcheon dba Tropic Builders, Inc., 83-77, was approved. Under discussion, it was pointed out that Tropic Builders was an active contractor in Lake County, and the Board was concerned he might be unaware of their action. Mr. Watkins stated the action taken today released his Bonding Agency, they would notify him as to the cancellation of his Bond, and he would secure another Bond. The Board stated since they knew Mr. McCutcheon was still active, they would like a letter to be written notifying him of their action.
At 10:00 a.m., Commr. Burhans excused himself from the meeting in order that he might attend a funeral.
budgets
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously by those present, the Emergency Medical Services Budget was amended in accordance with Chapter 129.06 (2)(d) Florida Statutes, to increase the receipts and expenditures by $176,847.42.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously by those present, the County Transportation Trust Fund Budget was amended in accordance with Chapter 129.06 (2)(d) Florida Statutes, to increase the receipts and expenditures by $615,000.00, which is the amount contracted for Secondary Road Maintenance from 5th and 6th cent gas tax in excess of the $682,000 originally budgeted at the time of preparation of the 1977-1978 budget.
reports
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously by those present, the Traffic-Criminal Department Distribution of Revenue Report for July 7, 1978 was accepted.
accounts allowed/refunds
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously by those present, the request from Mr. Glenn Middleton, Building Official, to refund a mobile home permit fee in the amount of $52.00 to Mr. Vernon Keene was approved.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, Mr. Middleton’s refund request to Tharp Plumbing Systems, Inc., covering a $40 overpayment was approved.
appointments
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously by those present, Mr. S.W. Williams’ letter of resignation from the Board of Examiners was accepted, with the request that the Clerk send him an appropriate letter thanking him for his services.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously by those present, appointments to the Board of Examiners were approved as recommended by Mr. Middleton and as follows:
Current members being reappointed: Herb Spell, Eustis General Contractor; Robert Hamel, Leesburg Mobile Home Contractor; Robert Allison, Clermont General Contractor; James Greene, Leesburg Tile Contractor; Jack Matsche, Mt. Dora General Contractor; and James Sheddan, Mt. Dora Electrical Contractor. Wally Watson, a Eustis Plumbing Contractor, is a new appointment filling the vacancy created by Mr. Williams’ resignation.
accounts allowed
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously by those present, payment of the following vouchers was approved:
General Revenue 4072-4256 MVI 176-187
Fine & Forfeiture 423-439 Co. Transp. Trst. 908-957
Title II Anti-Ress 12 DWI 39
N.E. Hospital 11 N.E. Ambulance 14-15
N.W. Ambulance 10-11 E.D.A. 7
Section 8 190-191 Youth Volunteer 9-10
St. I Mosquito 2 St. II Mosquito 3
Cert. of Indebt 2
indigents
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously by those present, approval was given as follows on the Indigent List:
ADD Mrs. Homer Hooks For Margaret Calhoun at $30.00
tax collector
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved, by signature, the List of Errors, Insolvencies and Double Assessments, as submitted by T. Keith Hall, Lake County Tax Collector, and required by the State Comptroller in Tallahassee, for a credit request in the amount of $633,384.38 against the 1977 Tax Roll.
accounts allowed
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously by those present, the release of the Board’s matching funds participation in Lake County’s Nutrition Programs was approved as follows:
$1,192.25 for Title III as well as $2,067.51 for Title VII. The requests represent one-third of our total participation.
ordinances
At 10:00 a.m. the Chairman announced the advertised time had arrived to consider the Emergency Medical Services Ordinance. The Clerk stated the proper proof of publication was on file.
No one was present to discuss this Ordinance with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously by those present, the Ordinance was placed on the floor for its first reading.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously by those present, the above Ordinance was adopted as ready by title only, which is as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY COMMISSION OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO BE KNOWN AS THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ORDINANCE ENUMERATING THE DUTIES OF THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COUNCIL; REQUIRING REGISTRATION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS AND PARAMEDICS; PROVIDING FOR THE POSITION OF A MEDICAL DIRECTOR AND ENUMERATING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES AND AREAS IN WHICH ORDINANCE WILL APPLY; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
At this time, the Chairman called for a District Vote, all Districts voting “Yes” with the exception of District #5, who was absent from the meeting at this time.
checks received
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously by those present, the following monies were accepted from Emogene Stegall, Supervisor of Elections:
Campaign Account of Cal DeVoney – Campaign Records $3.60
Richard Langley – Copies – Cash $1.50
Campaign Manager for Claude Smoak, Jr. – Cash $.50
J.M. Hoskinson – Copies – Cash $2.10
Edward F. Eissler – Voter List – Check $1.00
Campaign Account of K. Barbara Wyckoff – Voter List - $39.00
funds/transfer
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously by those present, the following transfers were approved:
general revenue fund
County Commissioners
Transfer $3,000 from account #2101205-1 “Office Supplies- Bulk Purchase” to account #2101341 “Contracted Services.” Reason: Overexpended.
Courthouse, New & Old
Transfer $9,300 from acct #2670337-1 “Maintenance of Buildings” to account. #2670402 “Equipment.” Reason: Unexpected, required purchases.
Youth Program
Transfer $1,264 from acct. #2780103-3 “Personal Services” to account. #2780204 “Miscellaneous Expense.” Reason: To comply with LEAA reporting requirements.
Building & Zoning
Transfer $400 from acct. #3440102 “Salaries” to acct. #3440103 “Personal Services Examining Board.” Reason: To cover anticipated expenses for the remainder of this fiscal year.
Transfer $2,500 from acct. #3440102 “Salaries” to acct. #3440341 “Contracted Services.” Reason: To cover anticipated expenses for the remainder of this fiscal year.
Transfer $1,000 from acct. #3440102 “Salaries” to acct. #3440338 “Maintenance of Equipment.” Reason: To cover anticipated expenses for the remainder of this fiscal year.
Disaster Preparedness
Transfer $55 from acct. #3991205 “Office Supplies & Expenses” to acct. #3991338 “Maintenance of Equipment.” Reason: Repair of mimeograph.
Transfer $1,750 from acct. #3991102 “Salaries” to acct. #3991328 “Travel.” Reason: Additional anticipated expenses.
Transfer $150 from acct. #3991102 “Salaries” to acct. #3991335 “Telephone.” Reason: Additional anticipated expenses.
Transfer $200 from acct. #3991341 “Contacted Services” to acct. #3991212 “Demonstration Supplies.” Reason: Additional anticipated expenses.
Agriculture
Transfer $350 from acct. #6302102 “Salaries” to acct. #6302328-7 “Travel Expense.” Reason: Anticipated expenditures for balance of budget year.
Transfer $1,000 from acct. #6302102 “Salaries” to acct. #6302340 “Utilities.” Reason: Anticipated expenditures for balance of budget year.
CETA Title VI
Transfer $10,000 from acct. #5348102-2 “Salaries” to acct. #5348328-2 “Auto Allowance and Travel.” Reason: Allow participant travel through 9-30-78 under special project under Title VI in Planning & Zoning.
DWI
Transfer $50 from “Contingency” to acct. #3993604 “Refunds.” Reason: Refund recommended by Judge Aulls.
Fine & Forfeiture
Transfer $308.65 from “Contingency” to acct. #2323402 “Equipment.” Reason: Purchase of recording equipment.
Youth Volunteer Counselor Fund
Transfer $166 from acct. #2780204 “Miscellaneous Expenses” to acct. #2780328-4 “Travel Expense.” Reason: To conform to LEAA accounting requirements.
chamber of commerce/lake
Mr. Watkins brought to the attention of the Board a letter from Mr. Robert Dunbar, Executive Director of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce, Inc., requesting funds in the amount of $65.00 to pay Unemployment Taxes and IRS taxes (their Convention account is short that amount).
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously by those present, Mr. Dunbar’s request for $65.00 to pay these taxes for the quarter ending June 30, 1978 was approved.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously by those present, Mr. Dunbar’s request for $500 for use in the Convention Center Petty Cash Account for the quarter July 1 – September 30, 1978 was approved.
minutes
At this time, it was brought to the attention of the Board that an error had been caught on Minutes previously approved by the Board. The typographical error in a Murphy Deed Number was corrected and entered properly in the Record Book.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously by those present, the above change to the June 6, 1978 Minutes was approved for the thirteenth page.
budgets/property appraiser
Mr. Watkins informed the Board that we had received from the Bureau of Assessing & Collecting Standards a copy of their changes to the Property Appraiser’s 1978-1979 Budget.
It was requested the Clerk acknowledge receipt of the changes and ask if the letter we sent them was received in time to be considered.
contracts and agreements
Discussion was held regarding an Agreement being considered between the Board and area hospitals. It was the feeling of the Board that their ideas should be written in Policy Form. Mr. Ford was requested to draft a policy outlining his original Agreement which would then be adopted by the Board.
bids
At this time, Gary Knuckles, Purchasing Director, appeared before the Board to discuss bid tabulations on Culvert Pipe – Bid #020-78 and Petroleum Products – Bid #021-78
Mr. Knuckles stated that he felt the specifications he had drawn regarding the Petroleum Products were not able to provide him with true competitive prices, since some suppliers bid on brand names and others their own comparable product. Mr. Knuckles suggested, in the best interest of the County, that all bids be thrown out, and he be allowed to work up better specs the next time this is put out to bid.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously by those present, the Board accepted the low bid on Spiral and Riveted pipe (with the understanding the manufacturers would be told we felt we would probably only be purchasing spiral at this time), (as shown in insert stapled in Minute Book 28, Pages 185A to 186D) as being the best bid meeting the county’s specifications and needs.
At 11:20 a.m. Commr. Burhans returned to the meeting.
insurance
At this time, discussion was held regarding the proposal which was submitted by E.W. Siver & Associates, Inc., Consultants/Insurance and Risk Management. This proposal covers all insurance needs EXCEPT medical and was prepared at the request of the Insurance Committee. Commr. Carson reported that the Insurance Committee recommends that the firm of E.W. Siver & Associates, Inc. be retained as outlined in their July 14, 1978 Proposal, to make the necessary audit and investigations of the County’s present coverage, as well as work with us on drawing specifications for the coverage which we will need in effect by January 1, 1979.
Mr. Siver’s Proposal is as follows:
Risk Management Audit maximum fee $5,000.00
Drawing of Specifications maximum fee $2,500.00
Optional Retainer Service $500/month
Customary out-of-pocket expenses are in addition to above.
Mr. Knuckles explained Mr. Siver’s aims as follows: come to the County and define our risks, analyze our present coverage, and then discuss with us exactly what direction we want him to go in drawing specs.
Mr. Ford expressed the feeling that for a $5,000 Audit, the Policy Kit described under Scope A of the Optional Retainer Service should be provided as a part of the original Audit, since basically it is a compilation of the findings. He further stated he felt there should be an agreement that the $500/month retainer fee would include medical insurance, if and when we agree to enter into that agreement.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, Mr. Ford and Mr. Knuckles were authorized to see that the County enters into an Agreement with E.W. Siver & Associates, Inc. for a Risk Management Audit, maximum fee of $5,000 with additional customary out-of-pocket expenses, which would include the preparation of a Policy Kit, as described under Retainer Service, Scope A. The motion further authorized the entering into an Agreement for necessary Specifications, with a maximum fee of $2,500 plus customary out-of-pocket expenses. The motion further requested that an Agreement be entered into stating that if and when the Board desires to enter into the Retainer Service at $500 per month plus customary out-of-pocket expenses, it would cover ALL insurance needs (the addition of our medical needs).
accounts ALLOWED/water pollution
Mr. Ted Wicks, Acting Director of Pollution Control, appeared before the Board along with Mr. John Springstead, Springstead & Associates, Consulting Engineer Firm, to discuss an Aquifer Pollution project in west central Lake County which would involve matching Federal funds and be done in cooperation with the United States Geological Survey, Water Resources Division. The scope of the project covers investigation and definition of recurring problems of bacterial contamination of wells. Because of the magnitude of the investigations proposed, the Project is presented in two phases. Discussion was held defining the objectives of each phase (funding on Phase II to be determined at the close of Phase I).
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously by those present, Lake County’s funding ($9,500 for fiscal year 1979 and $5,500 for fiscal year 1980) of the Aquifer Pollution Phase I Project was approved, subject to the Water Authority’s agreement to equally share the funding of such a project, bringing the Lake County Board of County Commissioners’ share to $4,750 for fiscal year 1979 and $2,750 for fiscal year 1980. Commr. Hoskinson was out for the vote.
Discussion was then turned to water quality monitoring in the Palatlakaha River and Blackwater Creek with an anticipated cost of $34,000. This cost will be shared equally with USGS, making Lake County’s participation $17,000.00, of which with the use of two (2) Lake County CETA employees it is further reduced by $14,000.00 to actual funding at $3,000.
Mr. Wicks stressed the importance of the water quality monitoring program results as being used in support of the Comprehensive Plan and the 208 Study. He further pointed out this project is contingent upon his obtaining his two (2) CETA personnel for another year.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously by those present, authorization was given to enter into a joint monitoring program on a cost/share basis with USGS as outlined by the Pollution Control Department at a total cash cost of $3,000, plus estimated $14,000 salary allowance on two CETA employees, bringing Lake County’s total participation to $17,000. Commr. Hoskinson was out for the vote.
recess and reassembly
At 12:05 p.m., the Chairman announced the Board would adjourn for lunch at the Silver Lake Country Club with the public and press invited on a dutch-treat basis. The Board reconvened at 1:30 p.m.
road closings
At 1:30 p.m., the Chairman announced the advertised time had arrived to consider the vacation of Second and Fourth Streets, Sunset Hills. The Clerk announced that the proper proofs of publication were on file (the two streets were advertised individually) and are as follows:
All of Second Street lying between Round Lake Road and Clermont Avenue according to Plat of Sunset Hills in Sec. 34, Tp. 19 S., R. 27E, recorded Plat Book 6, Page 112, Public Records of Lake County, Florida.
All of Fourth Street lying between Round Lake Road and Clermont Avenue according to Plat of Sunset Hills in Section 34, Tp. 19 S.R. 27 E, recorded in Plat Book 6, Page 112, Public Records of Lake County, Florida.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved the vacation petition of Second and Fourth Streets as described above and moved the title to said street be vested in accordance with Law. Commr. Hoskinson was out for the vote.
roads – subdivision
Mr. Andrew discussed with the Board a problem he was having with the Dora Pines Subdivision. He said the addition of one inch of asphalt to the roads in question would bring them up to proper specifications.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously by those present, the Board said they would be more favorable to approving the project if the developer adds an additional inch of asphalt, with the understanding the County will not maintain these roads even after that addition.
Commr. Hoskinson abstained from voting due to the fact he had not been present for the discussion.
account allowed
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved a first advance payment in the amount of $25,117.20 covering EDA Roads in Donna Vista and Northeast Eustis.
grants
Commr. Carson read a letter from the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council informing us they had been designated by the Governor as the responsible A-95 area-wide clearinghouse in this area to review federal grant-in-aid requests.
The letter further stated their Project Review Findings regarding Helpline Awareness and Relationship Center, which showed no duplication or conflict with other regional plans or programs.
county policy/animal shelter
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, a County Policy was adopted whereby the County absorbs the cost involved for rabies vaccination for employees at the Lake County Animal Shelter.
contracts and agreements
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously by those present, signature authorization was given for a Modification Agreement, Title VIP Comprehensive Employment And Training Act, between Lake County and Goodwill Industries, Inc., for a Lapse Funds Modification decreasing the program from $8,838.00 to $8,126.48.
Commr. Windram was out for the vote.
PLANNING and zoning
public hearing #50-78-3, r-1-7 and a to r-1-15 or re – l. smith
Mr. Tom Dougherty, attorney for Mr. Smith, was present as well as Mr. Smith himself. While no one was actually present to oppose this rezoning, the Board was made aware of a petition against the rezoning, as well as Commr. Hoskinson stating he had received a phone call from a Montverde City Official implying they would be present.
Mr. Dougherty stated that the developers he represented recognized the possible problems they may be faced with regarding the development of this site; yet, on the other hand, he firmly believes it is the responsibility of the developer to meet the requirements set forth by the Board, no matter how high the expense to the developer, and not the Board of County Commissioner’s responsibility to determine what is economically feasible or not.
There was no Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation, due to a tie vote. The Planning Department’s recommendation was to RE, in that it would be more compatible with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. Dougherty stated RE would not be acceptable to the Petitioner.
After lengthy discussion, Commr. Deems moved the Petitioner’s request for rezoning to R-1-15 be granted, with the understanding that the Board is not endorsing the development due to the various problems involved. The motion was seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried by a vote of four (4) to one (1), with Commr. Windram voting “no.”
public hearing #616-3, cup in mp – k & l contractors
A representative from K & L Contractors was present in case the Board had any questions regarding their Petition.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation was approved and the CUP in MP granted.
public hearing #68-78-3, a to rr – arnold bridges
No one appeared before the Board to discuss this case.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation was approved and the parcel rezoned to RR.
public hearing #69-78-3, a to mp or cp – alton freeman
No one appeared before the Board to discuss this case.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation was approved and rezoning to MP granted.
public hearing #73-78-3, a to c-1 – wayne harrod
No one appeared before the Board to discuss this Petition.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the rezoning was granted and approved to C-1, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
public hearing #80-78-2, M-1 to a – edward bergman
No one appeared before the Board to discuss this case.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the rezoning to A was approved upon the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
public hearing cup #171-2a, Revocation of cup – p & z commission
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the revocation of CUP #171-2A.
public hearing cup#619-2, cup in a – ronald allen
Mr. Ronald Allen was present in case the Board had any questions regarding his request.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the granting of a CUP in A for a recreational facility, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
public hearing cup #617-1, cup in a – david crum
No one appeared before the Board to discuss this case.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the CUP in A for a hog farm was granted, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
public hearing #64-78-1, a to rr – harold harvey
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the withdrawing of this Petition as requested by Mr. Harvey through Mr. Willett.
PUBLIC HEARING #71-78-1, RR TO R-1-15 – WILLIAM HORAN
No one appeared before the Board to discuss this case.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation was approved and the parcel rezoned to R-1-15.
public hearing #65-78-1, c-2 to lm – dale hayes
Mr. William J. Thomas, adjacent property owner, was present to discuss his fears regarding the proximity of work areas to his residence.
Mr. Mike Norvel, representing Mr. Dale Hayes, was present and assured everyone that the workshop areas would be the farthest buildings from Mr. Thomas’ residence.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission was approved and rezoning to MP was granted.
public hearing #79-78-1, rr to c-2 – purvis taylor
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the withdrawal of this petition was accepted.
public hearing #76-78-1, rr to r-1-15 – george holder
No one appeared before the Board to discuss this case.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the rezoning to R-1-15 was approved as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
public hearing #63-78-1, rr to cp – central church of christ
Mr. George Robbins, representing the Central Church of Christ was present in favor of the rezoning in order that the Church property could be sold. The Board was made aware that the prospective buyer was before the Board a few months ago in regards to the business he would be wanting to operate at this site should the rezoning be allowed. It was the feeling of the Board that this type business would not fit into the residential area and the rezoning was inappropriate.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation for denial was approved and the rezoning denied.
Commr. Hoskinson was out for the vote.
public hearing #480b-1, amend cup – l.e. taylor
Mr. L.E. Taylor was present to answer any questions the Board might have regarding the amending of this CUP which would allow for tennis facilities at the Silver Lake Golf and Country Club.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission was approved and the amendment to the CUP granted. Commrs. Deems and Carson abstained from voting due to a possible conflict of interest.
public hearing #58-78-1, r-1-7 to rm – mary timmons
No one was present to discuss this petition with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation for approval was granted with rezoning to RM.
public hearing #62-78-1, r-1-7 to c-2 – joseph swiderski
No one was present to discuss this petition with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the rezoning was denied as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
public hearing #72-78-5, r-1-7 to r-1-15, james parter
No one was present to discuss this petition with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the recommendation for approval for the change in zoning was granted to R-1-15.
public hearing #61-78-5, r-1-7 to lm – watson dunham
No one was present to discuss this petition with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission for denial was passed, with rezoning denied.
Public hearing #74-78-5, a to rr – amos towe
No one had any comments for the Board regarding this Petition.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation for approval passed with the parcel being rezoned to RR. Commrs. Deems and Hoskinson voted “No,” because the rezoning is in conflict with the policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
public hearing #75-78-5, a to rr – amos towe
No one had any comments for the Board regarding this Petition.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation for approval passed with the parcel being rezoned to RR. Commrs. Deems and Hoskinson voted “No,” because the rezoning is in conflict with the policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
public hearing #59-78-5, rr to a – gertrude tyler
No one present had any comments for the Board regarding this Petition.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation for approval was granted with the parcel being rezoned A. Commr. Burhans abstained from voting due to a possible conflict of interest.
public hearing #67-78-5, a to rp – h.o. williams
On a motion by Commr. Burhans seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, this hearing was postponed to August 15, 1978, 2:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
public hearing#60-78-5, a to c-2 – james pruitt
Mr. James Pruitt was present to answer any questions the Board might have regarding his request for rezoning.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation to grant the rezoning to C-2 was approved.
public hearing #70-78-5, a to r-1-15 – nelson smith
No one present wished to discuss this hearing with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously by those present, the rezoning was approved to R-1-15, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
public hearing #615-5, cup in r-1-5 – marland hopkins
No one present had any comments to share with the Board regarding this hearing.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the CUP in R-1-5 was granted, upon the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
public hearing #78-78-4, rp to a – norman buroker
No one present wished to discuss this hearing with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission was followed and the rezoning to A granted.
public hearing #66-78-4, a to rmrp – colby gilson
No one present had any comments regarding this hearing. Commr. Carson stated he had received a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Rayford recommending denial of the rezoning request.
On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the rezoning was denied as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
public hearing cup #618-4, cup in a – susan green
No one present had any comments to share regarding this hearing.
On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the CUP in A was granted for a caretaker’s residence, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
public hearing #77-78-4, r-1-5 to c-2, mae borders
The petitioner, Mae Borders, was present, as well as the prospective buyer of the property, Mr. Robert S. Snellgrove. Discussion followed regarding the proposed use of this land.
On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the rezoning was denied, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, in that it would be contrary to the policies of the Comprehensive Plan in protecting the existing subdivision from the intrusion of the proposed intended use.
recess and reassembly
Having completed the Rezoning Agenda, the Chairman called a recess at 3:45 p.m.; the Board reconvened at 3:55 p.m.
contracts and agreements/machinery & equipment
Mr. Ford reviewed a Quotation from Mason Equipment Corp. for the lease of one 1972 Warner & Swasey Model G-660 Gradall Hydraulic Excavator. It was his suggestion that it be more clearly spelled out in the Lease Agreement that there is an option to buy, as well as all downtime and repair time being allowed for at the end of the lease.
On a motion by Commr. Deems seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, it was moved, subject to approval of the lease by the Attorney, that Lake County enter into an Agreement with Mason Equipment Corp. for the lease of a gradall, not to exceed 90 days, at the cost of $3,000 per month.
attorney
At this time, Mr. Ford briefed the Board on a Mr. King’s complaint regarding his non-functioning septic tank. Discussion followed regarding Lake County’s obligation in upholding the integrity of the rules we pass.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, and upon the recommendation of the County Attorney, Mr. Ford was instructed to turn the material he had over regarding Mr. Dan Sperry, the Septic Tank installer, to the Board of Building Examiners for investigation. He was further instructed to request from the Engineering Society an investigation of Mr. Harpster, who certified the drainage plans and conducted soil boring tests.
At this time, the Board reviewed all names submitted as possible people to serve on a committee which will bring a recommendation to the Board as to whether or not a formal committee should be appointed to further study the resort tax issue.
Names submitted are as follows:
1. Kendell “Casey” Jones, Leesburg Tire & Battery
2. Carlton Downing, Mayor of Groveland
3. Bill Horan, Owner/Operator - ACA Entertainment Center
4. Richard Edgerton, Mt. Dora motel/hotel operator
5. Len Williams, Eustis, Gulf Oil Dist.
6. Jim Sharpe Leesburg Public Relations
7. Rex Wilson, Leesburg-Eustis Burger King
8. Thomas Line, Howey-In-The-Hills, Mgr. Mission Inn
9. Richard Gridley, Clermont, FL Kiplinger Newsletter
10. George Schrordel, Clermont City Commission
11. Oakley Seaver, Clermont Real Estate
12. George Hovis, Clermont Attorney
13. David Grim, Burger King Manager, Lake County
14. Will Walker, Eustis, W.M. Igou, Inc.
15. George Boomer, Eustis, Boomer Chrysler-Dodge
It was the feeling of the Board that they adhere as strictly as possible to Statute 125.0104 in appointing this committee in the event they should decide to make the same members the “formal” committee. In that respect, the committee chosen does include 2 elected officials, 3 people involved in tourist accommodations which would be subject to the tax, 3 interested citizens involved in the tourist industry but not owning or operating a taxable business, as well as the Chairman of the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the following ad hoc committee was appointed to study and make recommendations as to the advisability of forming a formal study committee regarding a Resort Tax for Lake County:
1. James R. Carson, Jr., Chairman
2. Carlton Downing
3. George Schrordel
4. Bill Horan
5. Richard Edgerton
6. Thomas Line
7. Len Williams
8. Kendell “Casey” Jones
9. David Grim
There being no further business to be brought before the Board, adjournment was at 4:30 p.m.
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James R. Carson, Jr., Chairman
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James C. Watkins, Clerk