A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
october 17, 1978
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, October 17, 1978 at 9:00 a.m., in the Board of County Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida. Present were Commissioners: 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 (arriving 9:35 a.m.), and Jennifer Kennedy, Deputy Clerk.
The Invocation was given by James C. Watkins and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Hoskinson.
minutes
At this time Mr. Bob Smythe, Clermont Fire Chief, appeared before the Board and stated he had read the minutes they were about to approve and would like to request the Fire District section be amended to reflect some assurance there will be a reduce fire protection plan initiated should the referendum fail county-wide.
Commr. Carson stated he felt the Minutes, as submitted, were a factual accounting of the September 5, 1978, meeting. He further stated they are not intended to be a verbatim transcript. Discussion continued. It was pointed out to Mr. Smythe that by his appearing before the Board now, his above-concern would be incorporated into this set of Minutes. Brief discussion continued and it was pointed out to Mr. Smythe that “the Commission is the will of the people” and “if the people want it (fire protection), county-wide or district-wide, this Board will initiate any means to try to get it for them.”
It was decided that section of minutes should remain as submitted. On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the September 5, 1978, Minutes were approved as amended.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the October 3, 1978, Minutes were approved as submitted.
communications
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved Commr. Deem’s prior authorization for Road and Bridge to inspect a $1,000.00 generator to run communications equipment. We presently use a small generator. It is hoped if this generator is acceptable it would be based in Tavares and used as a back-up for the Sheriff’s Department, and the one presently used in Tavares moved to Leesburg.
At this time Commr. Carson left the meeting for a brief period, turning the Chairmanship over to Commr. Hoskinson. Commr. Carson returned and assumed the Chairmanship prior to additional action being taken.
welfare department
Commr. Hoskinson reported on a request form the Sentinel Star, via the County Welfare Office, to participate in a Christmas program for needy children. This is going to be a five-county cooperative program, coordinated by the Welfare Directors, with toys supplied by the Sentinel Star.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, authorization was given for Mrs. Smith, Welfare Director, to participate in the “Sentinel Santa” program.
accounts allowed
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, approval for payment was given on the Quarterly Assessment from the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council in the amount of $1,843.00 (October 1, 1978 – December 31, 1978).
communications/appointments/pollution control/resolutions
Commr. Carson read a letter of resignation from Mr. Joe E. Hill, Chairman of the Lake County Pollution Control Board.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board reluctantly accepted Mr. Hill’s resignation and requested a Resolution be drawn commending him for his many years of service as not only a member of the board, but also its Chairman.
emergency medical services
Commr. Windram read a request from Robert Jordan, Chairman Lake County Emergency Medical Services, to attend an E.M.S. Seminar Workshop, October 24-27, 1978, Charleston, West Virginia. Commr. Windram pointed out that no money is available for travel in the EMS Grant and this would have to be a county-funded seminar.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, Commr. Windram was authorized to determine the exact expense involved and approve travel for those he feels should go.
accounts allowed/travel/planning department
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, authorization was given for Michael Stearman and Kathy McDonald, Planning Department personnel, to attend a Housing and Urban Development Conference in Tampa, November 13, 14, and 15, 1978, at a cost of $150.00 each ($35.00 registration fees are included), via private automobile.
welfare department/policy
There was a brief discussion regarding the Obstetrical Program Policy adopted on September 19, 1978.
accounts allowed
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Spring Term of the Circuit Court bill was approved for payment. This covers the period May 2, 1978 – October 2, 1978 in the amount of $16,748.50.
checks received
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the board accepted a check from Sheriff Malcolm V. McCall in the amount of $24,247.49, the cash balance from his 1977-1978 Budget. It was pointed out that this was the first year he had been operating under a budget he himself had requested.
budgets/transfers
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, Sheriff McCall’s request to transfer $18,547.18 from the “Equipment Category” to “Expenses Other Than Salaries” was approved.
accounts allowed/budgets
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, Sheriff McCall’s request for an advance of $40,000.00 to purchase new automobiles was approved.
reports
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously by those present, the following Annual Reports were accepted:
Lake County Sheriff – for Year ended September 30, 1978, showing actual expenditures of $1,447,919.51 versus an approved $1,492,167.00.
Lake County Property Appraiser for Year ended September 30, 1978 showing actual expenditures of $298,342.00 versus an approved $330,404.00.
Commr. Deems was out for the vote.
accounts allowed/fairgrounds
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously by those present, authorization was given to advance $1,000.00 to the Lake County Chamber of Commerce, Inc.’s Petty Cash Account to pay for labor, I.R.S., Florida Unemployment taxes and Florida Sales Taxes during the coming quarter of the fiscal year 1978-79. Commr. Deems was out for the vote.
reports
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously by those present, the Board accepted the Annual Convention Center Account Report covering the period October 1, 1977 – September 30, 1978. Commr. Deems was out for the vote.
Checks received
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously by those present, the Board acknowledged receipt of the following checks from T. Keith Hall, Tax Collector:
To-Bd. Of Ocklawaha Recreation Water Conservation & Control Authority…... $ 150.70
To-Northwest Lake County Hospital (Regular)………………………………... $ 715.83
To-Northeast Lake County Hospital (Ambulance)…………………………….. $ 188.38
To-Northwest Lake County Hospital (Ambulance)……………………………. $ 263.73
To-Lake County Board of County Commissioners……………………………. $34,623.51
These checks reflect income over budgeted disbursements for the period October 1, 1977 – September 30, 1978. Commr. Deems was out for the vote.
travel/veterans service
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, travel authorization was given for Arthur Ragland, Lorrine Retey, and Dorothy Orr (Veterans Service Department) to attend a Mid-Winter Training Conference in St. Petersburg, Florida, October 25, 26, and 27, 1978, via private automobile, at a total cost of $404.70.
reports
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the Tax Collector’s Budget for October 1, 1978 – September 30, 1979, as reviewed by the Department of Revenue.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted T. Keith Hall’s Annual Report for the office of the Lake County Tax Collector for the fiscal year October 1, 1977 – September 30, 1978. The report shoed total budgeted expenditures of $463,977.35 versus an approved $487,068.00.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the Quarterly Report for Helpline ARC.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Traffic-Criminal Department Distribution of Revenue Report dated October 6, 1978.
indigents
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the following changes to the Indigent List were approved:
District #3 ADD Tavares Apartments for Dorothy Morgan at $42.50
District #1 CANCEL L.R. Busk for Betty Solomon at $43.40
District #1 CANCEL Mrs. Hazel Atz for Charles Rowe at $50.00
District #1 CANCEL Robert Gentry for James Meyers at $30.00
accounts allowed
On the same motion as above, payment of the following vouchers was approved:
General Revenue………………………........ 1-50
MVI………………………………………… 1-2
Fine & Forfeiture………………………....... 1-7
Co. Transp…………………………………. 1-6
Section 8………………………………….... 1-20
DWI…………………………………………1
Lake Eustis Drive Sp. Assessment………… 1
suits affecting the county
Brief discussion was held regarding a letter from Auto-Owners Insurance regarding the Curtis A. MacNutt vs. Armitage & Lake County Board of County Commissioners' suit. The Board had received a letter stating:
“The amount of damages claimed in the suit is in excess of the protection afforded under Auto-Owners…If the verdict and/or judgment is in excess of the policy limit of liability, you will be personally liable for such excess.”
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the County Attorney was authorized to research the possible liability in this suit.
petition
Commr. Carson stated he had received a Petition from Lake County residents regarding Southern States Utilities, Inc.’s Hearing before the Florida Public Service Commission. The Board was asked to see if anything could be done in moving the hearings to Lake County. The Clerk was instructed to write a letter to the Florida Public Service Commission and make this request known, with a carbon copy to Southern States Utilities.
accounts allowed/emergency medical services
At this time Commr. Windram stated he had research Mr. Jordan’s request which the Board approved earlier (see page 355) and had authorized four days at the per diem rate of $35.00 plus $165.00 air fare, for a total cost to the County of $305.00, to be taken out of the Board of County Commissioners’ Travel allowance.
county property
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated he had been contacted by an attorney representing Mr. Elliott, the Minneola resident who wishes to operate a bird aviary in a clay pit presently leased to the City of Minneola. Mr. Ford reviewed his interpretation of the Board’s feelings as follows:
1) The pit was needed for drainage and the County wished to retain ownership with the thought of long-range growth potential.
2) The Board did not wish to lease the pit for any commercial ventures.
3) The present lease with the City could be changed, but the Board would only favor a true municipal use.
Mr. Ford stated he gave rather negative responses to Mr. Elliott’s attorney who indicated he was surprised to hear the Board was not in favor of the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Ford stated he told the man he would be happy to review the Board’s feelings one more time and meet with him. Mr. Ford was told he had correctly interpreted the feelings of the Board.
Mental health
Mr. Ford stated he had received two contracts from District III Mental Health. The first was the same as last year; the second was a proposed change from the way the contracts had been handled in the past. The latter contract has the County contracting with District III directly, who in turn will contract with the local agency (Lake Sumter). The County would still have the purse strings, but we would be paying District III who in turn would pay Lake Sumter. This contract is being proposed in response to an Attorney General’s opinion which using the contract form we have used in the past would make us liable for all financial transactions of Lake Sumter Mental Health. The second contract frees us from that obligation. It was the feeling of the Board that additional input should be obtained before deciding which contract to go with. Mr. Ford stated he would get local input and report back to the Board.
recess and reassembly
At 10:45 A.M. the Chairman announced a recess until 11:30 A.M.
sewer treatment plants
At 11:30 A.M. Mr. Ted Wicks, Acting Director of Pollution Control, presented background material on the Waterwood Plan Unit Development Sewage Treatment Plant Site. There was lengthy discussion regarding alternate sites as well as possible problems which have developed at similar plants. Mr. Wicks stated there is always the possibility of unforeseen problems; but, from an engineering standpoint, the negative aspects of the project had been taken into consideration and allowed for. He further stated he had notified adjacent property owners and even postponed appearing before the Board in an effort to obtain additional local input.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the site location was approved, as outlined by the Pollution Control Department, with the assurance everyone close to the site had been notified of the plans which in the opinion of the Pollution Department were the best engineering alternatives available. It was further stated that Phase III, the area to the spray field, would be the next to the last area to be developed.
pollution control department
Mr. Wicks briefed the Board on Donald Shanahan’s bulkhead construction on Blue Creek (St. Johns River). He stated it was required by Florida Statutes 253.124 that the County Commission acknowledge the project.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, and based on the study by the Pollution Control Department, the Board agreed with the Department’s findings in that they would have no objection to the seawall subject to its being located at or above the mean high water mark of the St. Johns River.
accounts allowed/nursing home
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, authorization was given for Mrs. Monroe, the Nursing Home dietician, and her Kitchen Supervisor, to travel to Daytona Beach on November 1st, 1978, to attend a seminar at the Halifax Regional Medical Center, at the cost of $7.00 each for registration, plus mileage.
recess and reassembly
At 12:05 P.M. the Board recessed for lunch at Turner’s Restaurant with the public and press being invited on a Dutch-treat basis. The Board reconvened at 2:00 P.M.
road closings
At 2:00 P.M. the advertised time had arrived to hear and consider various road closings.
monte vista park
Mr. George Hovis was the attorney present to discuss this vacation with the Board. The proper proof of publication was on file. Lengthy discussion occurred regarding this request to vacate a certain portion of the plat of Monte Vista Park, along with certain roadways. It was stressed that in no way was Lake Louise Road a part of this request, since that road is still maintained by the County.
Mr. Hovis stated the intent of the vacation was to allow the Petitioner enough room to turn around while cultivating his groves and not be accused of being on an easement. Mr. Ford stated so long as it was clearly stated in the Vacating Resolution that there was no relinquishment of any rights to the public road and Lake Louise road in the paved areas and maintained-work areas of the right-of-way of Lake Louise Road, he could foresee no problems.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the vacation as follows:
THAT ROADWAY BORDERED ON THE NORTH BY LOTS 10, 11, AND 12, AND ON THE SOUTH BY LOTS 21 AND 23, EXTENDING WESTWARD FROM U.S. 27 TO THE SECTION LINE BETWEEN SECTION 16 AND 17 THAT IS VACATED, AND THAT PORTION OF ROADWAY ABUTTING LAKE LOUISA ON THE WEST AND BORDERED ON THE EAST BY LOTS 23, 24, 25, AND 26.
SUNSET PARK SUBDIVISION
Mr. Andrew, County Engineer, stated he had not had an opportunity to discuss the Board’s wishes of vacating additional lots in this vacation request. The Board had no objection to his postponing this hearing until November 21, 1978, at 2:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible.
villa city
Mrs. Dorothy Rogers, Petitioner, was present to discuss this vacation with the Board. Under discussion it was determined Mrs. Woodward, a resident opposed to any additional vacations in Villa City, was ill and unable to attend this Hearing.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board postponed action regarding this vacation until November 21, 1978, at 2:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible. The Clerk was requested to notify, in writing, Mrs. Dorothy Rogers, Mr. John Wycoff, Mr. George Hovis, and Mrs. Mary Woodward, that because of prior conflicting testimony the Board had postponed this Hearing to the above date, at which time action will be taken. The letter should strongly urge their presence at the next Hearing.
oak avenue in sorrento – permission to advertise to vacate
Mrs. Stadlmeir, the Petitioner, was present to answer any questions the Board might have regarding her request.
Mr. and Mrs. Geddes, property owners on the block under consideration, appeared before the board to oppose the vacation as now proposed. Mr. Geddes stated he had originally signed a Petition in favor of the closing, but after reviewing the matter more thoroughly he realized the entire block would be closed with a turn-around right in front of his property. Mr. Geddes stated he was very much opposed to this. Discussion followed in which Commr. Windram proposed rather than the whole street being vacated, perhaps a 50’ stretch would better serve the purpose; this suggestion was acceptable to those involved.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the above compromise was approved for advertising.
plat of astatula estates unit i – permission to advertise to vacate
Mr. Dewey Burnsed was present to answer any questions the Board might have regarding his client’s request. Discussion followed.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, permission to advertise for a Public Hearing on November 14, 1978, at 3:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible, was granted.
vacate road in first subdivision in howey – permission to advertise
No action was taken regarding this request. The Petitioner decided to get a title search.
maps and plats
Messrs. Ken Martin and Joe Peterman appeared before the Board regarding their request for approval of the Oak Village Unit II Plat.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Oak Village Unit II Plat. The motion further authorized the necessary signatures on the Escrow Agreement and Savings Account card to go with Account #52-035573-23 in the amount of $21,500.00.
licenses and permits
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the following Utility and Driveway Permits were approved:
NO. PERMITTEE PURPOSE RD
2-395 City of Leesburg Forced Main 2-3511
2-396 Colonial Penn Communities Water main 2-3215
1076 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 3-0769
5-397 Sumter Electric Coop., Inc. Distribution Line 5-7875
1080 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable C-452
1081 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 5-8134
1082 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 1-6007
4-398 Sumter Electric Coop., Inc. Distribution Line 4-6781
1086 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 4-4484
1085 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable C-437
1084 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 4-4385
1083 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 4-4298
DRIVEWAY PERMITS
4-413 Kenneth L. Padgett C-44B
4-416 Kirk R. Van Dyke 5-7528
5-417 Carl B. Hongell 5-9883
4-414 Donald E. Slate 4-4187
5-418 Wayne Ingle 1-7807
1-419 Dan Edward 1-5127
1-420 Jack Pack C-468
5-421 Sun Country Builders of Fla., Inc. C-19A
3-422 C. E. Madison C-561A
4-423 New Hope Missionary Church C-437
Commr. Carson abstained from voting because he is a member of the Board of Directors of the Florida Telephone Corporation.
road closing – permission to advertise
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, permission was given to advertise Smart Avenue in Silver Lake Estates for vacation.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, permission was given to advertise for the vacation of Malaca Avenue.
roads/county/accounts allowed
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously by those present, the Board reviewed the secondary road projects (5th and 6th cent funds) and accepted their priority as listed below, as well as authorized Mr. Andrew to advertise for design build, lump sum bids, on the first project (resurface and widen C-468 from SR 44 to 466A):
1. C-468 (Fruitland Park) SR-44 to C-466A
Resurface and Widen to 24, Approx. $319,500.00
2. C-25A (Fruitland Park) US 441 & 27
Resurface and Replace Guardrail, Approx. $66,000.00
3. C-466A (Miller St., Fruitland Park) US 27 to City Limits
Widen and Resurface, Approx. $116,100.00
4. 561A – 565A to 561
Widen, Resurface & New Guardrail, Approx. $157,800.00
5. C-437 – SR 46 to Orange County Line
Widen and Resurface, Approx. $136,800.00
6. C-44B (Donnelly St., Mt. Dora) US 441 to Old US 441
Resurface, Approx. $40,000.00
7. C-44A (Eustis), Clair Lake Road to SR 44
Resurface and Widen, Approx. $80,000.00
Commr. Deems was out for the vote.
resolutions/county roads
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously by those present, the Board authorized a Resolution be drawn adopting a 25 MPH Speed Limit on Lake Mack Road from Highway 42 approximately ¼ mile South of the series of curves; as well as a 30 MPH Speed Limit from that point to the end of the newly paved road on Lake Mack road #5-8898 and Bear Lake Blvd. #5-8498. The above motion also authorized “Children At Play” signs, as well as the installation of two (2) “Stop” signs and two (2) “Stop Ahead” signs at the intersection of Bear Lake Road and Lake Mack. Commr. Deems was out for the vote.
signs
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously by those present, the Board authorized the installation of two (2) “Stop” signs and two (2) “Stop Ahead” signs on Anderson Road #3-4353 (known as Lake Tavares Road) at the first 90 degree turn, approximately one-quarter mile from Old Highway 441. Commr. Deems was out for the vote.
plats
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Preliminary Plat of Country Club View Estates Subdivision – 3rd Addition.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved the Cove Road Subdivision Plat. Commr. Deems was out for the vote.
county policy/public works
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request for a variance from the Subdivision Rules and Regulations regarding the C-439 Project.
accounts allowed/public works
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, signature authorization was given on the Change Orders on Project No. 160, Glover Street, and payment to Leecon, Inc., was approved as follows:
Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $406.40 and
Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $2,632.00
It was pointed out a local developer had removed dirt from the side of the road and this necessitated one of the change orders. Mr. Andrew was instructed to write to Mr. Slade Goodley, Certified-Return/Receipt, requesting he reimburse the County for the fill removed in the amount of $2,400.00.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously by those present, final payment to Leecon, Inc., for Project #233, Paving Work on C-450, in the amount of $1,938.23 was approved. Commr. Hoskinson was out for the vote.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously by those present, payment in the amount of $125.00 to Safecon, Inc. for guardrail repairs on Picciola Road was approved. Mr. Andrew was instructed to follow up with a bill to the insurance company. Commr. Hoskinson was out for the vote.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved payment to Superior Asphalt as follows:
Project #230, Church Loop and Alco (Partial)………………………$42,343.48
Project #238, Collins St. (Partial)……………………………………$23,097.06
Project #243, Anderson St. (Final)…………………………………..$ 8,346.25
along with payment to Square G Construction as follows:
Project #229, Lake Mack (Partial)…………………………………..$134,400.00
Commr. Hoskinson was out for the vote.
signs
Discussion was held regarding a request from the Molokai Mobile Community establishing a “No Passing” zone at the entrance to their park. Mr. Andrew stated he would be reluctant to recommend this to the Board.
Upon the recommendation of the County Engineer, Commr. Burhans moved that a “T” sign be installed, warning motorists of the intersection. This motion was seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously by those present; Commr. Hoskinson was out for the vote.
county/roads
Discussion was held regarding the deteriorated section of Old SR 19 from SR 19 to the North boundary of the Farm Bureau Coop. parking lot.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, resurfacing was authorized as well as making the roadway one-way south-bound.
accounts allowed/public works
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the installation of 120 feet of guardrail on Old Eustis Road at an estimated cost of $1,800.00
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved restoration of public fruit loading area, Northwest corner Round Lake Road and SR 46, at an estimated cost of $613.00. Commr. Hoskinson was out for the vote.
deeds
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously by those present, the Board accepted the Right-Of-Way Deed from Lucille Micheloni and the Reverend J.T. Stephens on Taylor Street Extension (Stuckey Still). Commr. Hoskinson was out for the vote.
accounts allowed/public works
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously by those present, the Board authorized the rental of a Pan at the Log House Landfill, not exceeding 40 hours @ $40.00 per hour for a total cost of $1,600.00. Commr. Carson was out for this vote; Commr. Hoskinson assumed the Chairmanship during the above discussion.
roads
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously by those present, the Board rejected the request of Messrs. R. Scott and W. Baltzell to construct a 16-foot private roadway with a one-inch wearing course on four inches of lime rock (no stabilization). Commr. Carson abstained from voting due to his not being present during the discussion; at this time he assumed the Chairmanship.
contracts and agreements
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved Albert McFarland’s septic tank franchise request and authorized signature execution of the Agreement, based on their meeting the health department requirements.
deeds
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the release of the road reservations from the DOT as contained in the following Deed Numbers:
# 155 all but 25 feet from centerline of Pine Avenue and Jackson Avenue in City of Mt. Dora.
# 1424 all but 33 feet from centerline of Landfill Road #1-6903
# 2052 all but 50 feet from centerline of Griffin Avenue #1-7807
all but 33 feet from centerline of First Street #1-7803
all but 33 feet from centerline of Second Street
all but 33 feet from centerline of Street South of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, Block 11
All in Conant Subdivision, Government Plat Book, Sumter County Plat
# 2539 All right-of-way of Texas Avenue in City of Tavares
# 977 all but 33 feet from centerline of Turner Drive
recess and reassembly
At 5:00 P.M. the Chairman announced a brief recess. The Board reconvened at 5:08 P.M. and postponed the 5:05 P.M. Public Hearing until 5:15 P.M.
roads/subdivision
There was a brief discussion regarding a request for the County Engineer to inspect the resurfacing of an existing 16’ loop roadway within a subdivision. The Board stated Mr. Andrew could inspect the roadway so long as the people know the roadway is not being given the okay to come into the system.
At this time the Public Hearings were postponed an additional five minutes.
funds/transfer
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board moved, by Resolution, the transfer of the following amounts from the General Revenue Fund:
$3,000.00 to cover CETA Title II payrolls and
$14,000.00 to cover CETA Title VI payrolls
CETA funds are expected to be in the County for reimbursement to the General Revenue Fund by October 24, 1978.
checks received/reports
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledge receipt of the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Report of Receipts, Expenses and Net Income along with a check in the amount of $132,105.32.
budgets
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the amended Mosquito Control Budget. The budget remained the same; the amendments covered internal transfers in the Arthropod Control Budget for State 1 Funds and State 2 Funds.
At 5:20 P.M. the Clerk stated the proper proofs of publication were on hand for the Public Hearings regarding the CETA and EDA Grants. No public was present.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the budgets as follows:
E.D.A Grant Fund………………………………… TOTAL BUDGET $ 45,483.53
CETA TITLE I Fund……………………………... TOTAL BUDGET $720,290.00
CETA TITLE II Fund…………………………….. TOTAL BUDGET $592,820.26
CETA TITLE III Fund…………………………… TOTAL BUDGET $190,191.00
CETA TITLE VI Fund…………………………… TOTAL BUDGET $975,998.00
CETA TITLE VI Projects Fund…………………. TOTAL BUDGET $982,172.00
The above budgets for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1979.
There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the Public Hearing was closed and the Board adjourned at 5:25 P.M.
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James r. carson, jr., chairman
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James c. watkins, clerk
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