A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MAY 1, 1979
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, May 1, 1979, at 9:00 A.M. in the Board of County Commissioners' Meeting Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida. Commissioners present were: Thomas J. Windram, Chairman; C. A. "Lex" Deems; G . Y. Middleton; James R. Carson, Jr.; and Glenn C. Burhans. Others present were James C. Watkins, Clerk; Christopher C . Ford, County Attorney; and Mary Grover.
The Invocation was given by Mr. Watkins and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Burhans.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the April 17,1979, Minutes as presented.
AGRICULTURE CENTER/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/TRAVEL
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved for three 4-H members and one adult leader to attend the 1979 Citizenship - Washington Focus, in Washington, D. C., June 17-23, 1979, in the amount of $467.30.
AGRICULTURE CENTER/PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
Commr. Burhans brought a telephone request to the attention of the Board from the Ag Center. Commr. Burhans turned the request over to Commr. Middleton as Commr. Middleton was working with Mr. Knuckles pertaining to the maintenance being done to the Ag Center. The request was then referred to Mr. Knuckles, Director of Purchasing, to be included with the maintenance.
AGRICULTURE CENTER/COUNTY EMPLOYEES
Discussion was held regarding Mr. Haddox's, County Extension Director, retirement. The Clerk stated it was not yet official, but as soon as it was, the Board would have a letter in writing.
The Clerk also stated he would contact Mr. Haddox to reconfirm he was retiring.
APPOINTMENTS/JUDGES/COURTS
Mr . Carson informed the Board he had received a Notice of Administrative Order from Judge Booth, Chief Judge, in which he made several designations to assist him in the administrative supervision of the circuit courts of this circuit. Judge Aulls was appointed as Administrative Judge of the Circuit Court of Lake County.
POLLUTION CONTROL/TRAVEL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion from Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Betty Thor, Lab Technician, Pollution Control, to attend the Florida Society of Environmental Analysts Meeting at the University of S. Florida in Tampa on May 18, 1979, at a cost of $40.00.
MOSQUITO CONTROL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT
Commr. Middleton brought to the attention of the Board a request from Mr. Philip Yoder, Director of Mosquito Control, that he would like to purchase the following equipment: 1 Model ED-2-20 A Automatic Flow Control U.L.V. System for the fog truck. On a motion from Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of the system at a cost of $3,750.00.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ESCROW/ROADS-SUBDIVISION
On a motion from Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the release of $14,230.69 from the escrow account of Golden Oaks Subdivision.
ROADS - COUNTY, STATE/RESOLUTION
Commr. Windram read a letter from the Department of Transportation regarding deletions from the State Highway System in accordance with F.S. 77-165. The following roads listed are being readied for transfer from State to County jurisdiction by action of Secretary Rose at his May 24, 1979, meeting in Tallahassee.
1. Section 11030; SR 435 from the Orange County Line to SR 46. Length 1.673 miles.
2. Section 11040; SR 25 from SR 500 (US 441) to the Marion County Line. Length 2.819 miles.
3. Section 11070; SR 50, Leg A (Massachusetts Avenue) from SR 50 to SR 33. Length 0.754 miles.
4. Section 11090; SR 561 from SR 33 to Palatlakaha River. Length10.759 miles.
5. Section 11160; SR 42 from the Marion County Line to SR 19. Length 0.640 miles.
6. Section 11240; SR 500-A from SR 500 (US 441) to SR 19-A. Length 4.244 miles.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized a resolution to be drawn up and sent to the Department of Transportation requesting that SR 561 from SR 33 Northward to Palatlakaha River be widened and resurfaced and that the shoulders be reworked in conjunction with the project.
COMMUNICATIONS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
Commr. Windram read a copy of a letter from the County Engineer regarding the damage done to Mr. Codding's juniper hedge, when the County Road Department was mowing the right-of-way. Mr. Codding was authorized by the County Engineer to have the hedge replaced by Hall's Nursery and Landscape, at a quoted price of $219.75 and remit the bill to the County. Commr. Windram stated he felt our General Liability Insurance would cover the cost.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to pay Mr. Codding the money. The Clerk was instructed to check with the insurance company regarding the deductible on our General Liability Policy.
ANIMAL WELFARE/CONTRACTS & AGREEMENTS
Commr. Carson informed the Board he had received a suggestion from Mrs. Thorp, Director of the Animal Shelter, that the Lake County Humane Society is desirous of placing an aluminum can collection bin close to the landfill site. The purpose of the bin being to collect aluminum cans to be sold for profit which would be used for the activities of the Humane Society and tie in with our Animal Control activities.
It was suggested the bin be placed within the attendant's view to eliminate the possibility of misuse. Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated he saw no legal problem, but suggested a contract be drawn up with an escape clause. In the event the project got out of hand from a policing standpoint, it would have to be discontinued.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board directed Mr. Ford to draw up an agreement allowing the Humane Society to place the collection bin on the landfill site.
BIDS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Discussion was held regarding the awarding of Project #253, C-44A Widening and Resurfacing Design Build Lump Sum. The following bids were received:
Leecon, Inc.....................................................$l76,993.00
Square G. Construction..................................$l63,053.00
Superior Asphalt Construction Company.......$l62,598.75
On a motion from Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously the Board awarded the bid to Superior Asphalt at $162,598.75, in that they submitted the lowest bid meeting County specifications.
LANDFILLS/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Discussion was held concerning a request from Allishon Enterprises to purchase the overburden in the Tangerine Clay Pit. Mr. Ford stated the Board should declare it surplus or obtain bids for the overburden.
After discussion, it was the feeling of the Board that the overburden was not surplus.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board instructed Mr. Andrew to inform Allishon Enterprises that the County does not feel they have any surplus, therefore could not approve the purchase.
LAWS & LEGISLATION
Commr. Windram brought to the attention of the Board legislation passed by the Florida House of Representatives on April 6, 1979, regarding Special Taxing Districts. The Bill was referred to the County Attorney.
OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Commr. Windram presented to the Board a letter from the Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, regarding approximately 137 acres being purchased and incorporated into the Ocala National Forest by the U.S. Forest Service. Mr. Andrew, County Engineer, discussed expansion of 42 pit and stated he had spoken with other people about other parcels of interest, which are being appraised at this time.
On a motion from Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board took no action.
ZONING VIOLATIONS
At this time, Commr. Windram stated he had received a letter from Mr. Henry L. Pringle concerning Mr. Jones and his zoning violation. The letter will be read this afternoon at the Code Violation Hearing.
OUTDOOR RECREATION FACILITIES/SIGNS - SPEED LIMITS
Commr. Windram brought to the attention of the Board Volusia County's request that Lake County join Volusia County in requesting speed limit signs on the St. John's River. Mr. Ford feels the speed restrictions that the Department of Natural Resources will approve, for example: 'SLOW DOWN MINIMUM WAKE ,IDLE SPEED NO WAKE', RESUME NORMAL SPEED', are not what Volusia County has in mind. He feels that the 5, 10 mile per hour speed signs are what Volusia County requests. Mr. Ford was instructed to contact Volusia County and state that we would be glad to meet with them.
GRANTS
Mike Koszegi, representing the Greater Orlando Area Legal Services (GOALS), appeared before the Board. Mr. Koszegi stated they have received funding to set up legal services in Lake County. He requested the Board approve a modification agreement which would enable Tallahassee to release the remaining $3,000.00 from the Community Trust Fund to GOALS. Mr. Koszegi also requested permission for the filing fees of Lake County Legal Aid to be turned over to GOALS at a later date.
Mr. Koszegi stated that, as GOALS is a non-profit organization, the money is being funded by the Federal Government. Lake County residents would be receiving $107,000.00 from federal funds and any other in-kind benefit would come from Orlando.
Mr. Koszegi stated that there would be no request for local funds.
Commr. Carson then stated that the filing fees would be considered as local funds.
Commr. Deems expressed concern about whether all of the money will be spent in Lake County.
Mr. Koszegi stated to set up the office they would need two attorneys, one paralegal, two secretaries, and one general manager. He also stated a part-time attorney might be needed for the people that cannot get out.
Mr. Koszegi requested to appear before the Board again and bring Mr. Steve Sewell, Lake County Legal Aid President, with him. Commr. Deems asked Mr. Koszegi to put together some budgets to present to the Board.
Mr. Koszegi was rescheduled to appear before the Board on May 15, 1979, at 11:15 A.M.
ROAD CLOSINGS - LAKE UNITY ROAD
Mr. Andrew, County Engineer, stated he has received only one return receipt from the notification of adjacent property owners regarding the Lake Unity Road Vacation. Mr. Wayne White was not present.
Mr . Scott Stoven, a property owner in Lake Unity, was present and expressed his support for the closing. Mr. Andrew stated there have been no objections.
On a motion from Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board postponed the public hearing regarding the vacation of Lake Unity Road to May 15, 1979, at 2:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible.
WATER AUTHORITY
Mr. Mike Duncan, attorney for the Water Authority appeared before the Board to present a Resolution to establish speed limits within the navigable waterways in Lake County. After discussion, the Board instructed Mr. Ford, County Attorney, to meet with Mr. Duncan to establish a Resolution that would meet the Board's approval.
ZONING VIOLATIONS
Mr . Duncan asked permission of the Board to postpone the Zoning Violation (ZV-79-72) to be heard later in the afternoon due to personal conflicts. Commr. Windram stated that his request would have to be brought up at the actual hearing.
ROAD CLOSINGS - SILVER LAKE ESTATES
No one was present for this public hearing.
On a motion from Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board continued the Silver Lake Estates road closing until 3:00 P.M.
ROADS - COUNTY, STATE/OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Mr. Bill Heimann, from the Lake County Bicycle Club, requested the Board's permission to utilize the inside lane of Silver Lake Road on May 20, 1979, for a bicycle time trial with profits going to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Florida. Mr. Heimann stated he has received cooperation from the Sheriff's Department and has access to traffic cones, safety street signs, and will have people posted to keep traffic flowing smoothly.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board granted the Bicycle Club this request.
GRANTS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion from Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Commr. Carson to sign on EDA Grant Voucher No. 13 in the amount of $500.00.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Mr. Elmer Napier for a six months extension to his existing Agreement in the Sorrento Area, District #4, to live in his existing mobile home while he finishes his conventional dwelling. It is understood that Mr. Napier will secure the necessary bond and immediately remove the mobile home upon the completion of his conventional dwelling or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners.
Mr. Mike Willett, Director of Planning, stated Mr. Arthur J. Biggers, from the Leesburg Area, District #1, cancelled his request for a mobile home bond.
On a motion from Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Robert McGill, Pine Island Area, District #2, 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 the mobile home will be removed immediately upon the completion of the conventional dwelling or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 12:00 noon the Board recessed for lunch at the Silver Lake County Club with the public and press being invited on a Dutch treat basis. The Board reconvened at 2:00 P.M. for Code Violation Hearings.
CODE VIOLATIONS
Mr. Berry May came before the Board to state he was cited with a violation, he had come into compliance, but no one had come out to see if he had complied. Mr. Rolston also appeared before the Board with the same complaint as Mr. May.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-79-16 - Jones Music Company
No one present wished to discuss this hearing with the Board.
Commr. Windram read a letter from Mr. Henry Pringle, attorney for Mr. Jones, in which Mr. Pringle felt Mr. Jones need do no more on the premises.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. Jones to be in violation of Ordinance 1971-6 and granted him 10 days in which to comply.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-79-62 - Mr. Jeff Tabb
No one present wished to discuss this hearing with the Board.
On a motion from Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. Tabb in violation of Ordinance 1971-6 and granted him thirty (30) days in which to comply.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-79-64 - Mr. Gary Lane
Mr. Gary Lane was present to answer any questions the Board might have. Mr. Lane explained to the Board, due to financial matters, he has been unable to comply with Ordinance 1970-l.
On a motion from Commr. Deems, seconded by Commissioner Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. Lane in violation of Ordinance 1970-l and granted him sixty (60) days in which to comply.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-79-65 - Mr. John Senters
No one present wished to discuss this hearing with the Board.
On a motion from Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. Senters in violation of Ordinance 1971-6 and granted him thirty (30) days in which to comply.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-79-69 - Mr. Richard Langford
Mr. Richard Langford was present to answer any questions the Board might have. Discussion was held regarding the sawmill in Deerhaven, which Mr. Langford stated was a hobby. Mr. Langford felt that he needed additional time so that he could be prepared. Mr. Frederick M. Rossi appeared before the Board in favor of the sawmill.
Later in the Discussion Mr. Williard M. Blodgett appeared before the Board to read a prayer and petition objecting to the sawmill.
On a motion from Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board postponed this hearing until July 3, 1979.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-79-70 - Mr. John Travers
No one present wished to discuss this violation with the Board.
On a motion from Commr. Deems, seconded by Commmr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. Travers and the operators of the ski school in violation of Ordinance 1971-6 and granted them fifteen (15) days in which to come into compliance.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-79-72 - Mr. William Dixon
No one present wished to discuss this violation with the Board.
Commr. Windram stated that Mike Duncan, the attorney representing Mr. Dixon, stated he had a conflict and could not be here and requested a continuance until June 5, 1979.
On a motion from Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously the Board approved the continuance until June 5, 1979, at 2:00 P.M. or soon thereafter.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-79-75 - Mr. T. R. Bronson
Mr. Richard M. Langford, attorney-in-fact, was present to answer any questions that the Board might have.
On a motion from Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. T. R. Bronson in violation of Ordinance 1971-6 and granted him ninety (90) days in which to comply and denied the petition that Mr. Langford had read to the Board.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-79-78 - Mr . James Flake
No one present wished to discuss this violation with the Board.
On a motion from Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board granted an extension of time until June 15, 1979, in which to come into compliance.
ZONING VIOLATIONS
On a motion from Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved an additional ninety (90) days for Mr. Johnny Steifel, Oak Lane Mobile Home Park, zoning violation ZV-79-48.
COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Commr. Windram informed the Board that he had received a letter from Mr. William J. Church, Lake Nettie, Eustis, requesting the Board to place a barrier that would prohibit motorized vehicles from entering onto the beach. Mr. Church's letter was referred to Mr. Andrew, the County Engineer. The Clerk was instructed to write a letter to Mr. Church that his request has been referred to the County Engineer for his recommendations.
COMMUNICATIONS
Commr. Windram stated that he had received a letter from Mrs. Arneta Willeke expressing their thanks for a splendid job the County did on State Road S-468 through Fruitland Park.
NURSING HOME/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/APPOINTMENTS/COUNTY
EMPLOYEES
On a motion from Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board appointed Mrs. Doris Maynard as Acting Director of the Nursing Home, with a $100.00 a month rate increase, paid with a separate check, until a new Administrator is appointed. This is to be retroactive to March 26, 1979.
NURSING HOME/COUNTY EMPLOYEES
Mr. Van Porter, Director of Personnel, stated that Mrs. Maynard felt that Dorothy Leuallen had been putting out extra effort.
Mrs. Maynard suggested that she be enrolled into the LPN course at Vo-Tech.
On a motion from Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved to enroll Dorothy Leuallen at Vo-Tech, subject to prior agreement that the Board had with the school.
CETA/CONTRACTS & AGREEMENTS
On a motion from Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Chairman was authorized to sign signature sheets for all the contract modifications for all the contracts operating under CETA.
PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT/COUNTY EMPLOYEE/APPOINTMENTS
Mr. Porter, Director of Personnel, stated that he appointed Ms. Sherry Puckett, from the Clerk’s Office, as the Assistant Personnel Director.
Commr. Windram stated that when the people from the State were down with the monitoring program on CETA, he was very impressed with Ms. Puckett’s knowledge and helpfulness on the project.
Mr. Watkins highly recommended Ms. Puckett and suggested that she temporarily continue to handle the insurance.
CETA/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
Mr. Porter informed the Board that he had a request for certain CETA positions to utilize the funds for the projects. The first request would be a position with the Community Mental Health Center. This would increase their scope of their Minority Outreach Program by one person.
On a motion from Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the position for the Outreach Program at a salary of $3,600.00.
The second request would be entered into with the Florida State Employment Service in that they would assist us in a program that would involve the Summer Youth Program. Mr. Porter stated there would be approximately $275,000.00 for the Program and they would hire 300 youths that will be put into jobs during the summer. The Employment Service would assist us right away by getting into the schools with their mobile unit instead of waiting until the opening day of the program and have mass confusion.
On a motion from Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved eight CETA-funded positions at a total salary of $29,500.00 for counselors from the State Employment Service.
CETA/TRAVEL/PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Mr. Harry Spooner, Director of Manpower Planning, and Mr. Van Porter, Director of Personnel, to attend a seminar regarding new federal regulations, in Nashville, Tennessee, on May 21 and 22, 1979, at a cost of $150.00 per person, for which they are requesting reimbursement from the Manpower Office.
CETA/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
Mr. Porter stated that they needed some space in which to place the counselors for the Summer Youth Program. Mr. Porter stated the Flagship Bank owns a building across from them, with a number of offices and is asking a rate of $3.00 per square foot. Mr. Porter stated that there was adequate space for all the CETA Counselors, which would give more space in the white building they are presently occupying.
On a motion from Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Mr. Porter to negotiate for space to house the CETA Counselors, which would come out of CETA funds.
ROADS - COUNTY, STATE/WATER AUTHORITY/
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
On a motion from Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously the Board approved Ms. Bobby Joy Morgan's request for the Public Works Department to grade and dress the roadway at Cherry Lake Dam. The materials would amount to approximately five yards of clay.
FUNDS - TRANSFER
On a motion from Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following budget transfers. See Attachment A, Page 690A and 690B.
TO: James C. Watkins, Clerk
FROM: Donald W. Smalt, Deputy in Charge of Fiscal Division
DATE: May 1, 1979
SUBJECT: Budget Transfers
Please request the Board of County Commissioner's approval of the following budget transfers.
GENERAL REVENUE FUND
Clerk of the Circuit Court, Management and Recording
Transfer $7,500.00 from account number 02-16.378, Office Supplies,
to Contingency.
Reason: This amount was approved for transfer from Contingency 4/17/79, but was not needed. Reimbursement will be received from the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Planning Department
Transfer $1,910.00 from Contingency
to account number 18-15.344, Rental of Equipment.
Reason: Increase due to rental of IBM Mag Card II. Additional revenue will be received from the Section 8 Fund in this amount.
Welfare Administration
Transfer $6,000.00 from account number 35-64.361, In-Patient Hospital Services,
to account number 35-64.365, Drugs and Medical Supplies.
Transfer $200.00 from account number 34-64.112, Salaries,
to account number 34-64.378, Office Supplies.
Reason: Redistribution of line items.
Pollution Control
Transfer $300.00 from account number 46-37.378, Office Supplies,
to account number 46-37.346, Maintenance of Equipment ($200.00) and account number 46-37.329, Travel ($100.00).
Reason: Additional expenditures.
County Attorney
Transfer $300.00 from account number 04-14.329, Travel & Per Diem,
to account number 04-14.395, Books, Publications & Memberships.
Reason: Over expended.
Circuit Court - Judge Daniel
Transfer $175.00 from account number 08-16.378, Office Supplies,
to account number 08-16.346, Maintenance of Equipment.
Reason: Over expended.
Safety Council
Transfer $50.00 from account number 27-29.387, Other Operating Expenses,
to account number 27-29.124, Workmen's Compensation.
Reason: Over expended.
FINE AND FORFEITURE FUND
County Court
Transfer $2,500.00 from account number 51-16.342, Rentals & Leases,
to account number 51-16.346, Maintenance of Equipment.
Reason: New maintenance contracts on new equipment.
Transfer $4,000.00 from account number 51-16.342, Rentals & Leases,
to account number 51-16.640, Equipment.
Reason: Over expended due to unbudgeted purchase of Mag Card equipment,
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SUBJECT: Budget Transfers
DATE: May 1, 1979
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION TRUST FUND
Transfer $100.00 from account number 61-41.324, Contractual Services,
to account number 61-41.395, Books, Publications & Memberships.
Reason: Over expended.
Transfer $100.00 from account number 61-41.324, Contractual Services,
to account number 61-41.329, Travel.
Reason: Over expended.
SECTION 8 FUND
Transfer $1,525.00 from account number 18-54.378, Office Supplies,
to account number 18-54.640, Equipment.
Reason: Over expended.
CAPITAL OUTLAY RESERVE (BUILDINGS) FUND
Transfer $8,000.00 from account 01-19.620, Renovation - Old Courthouse,
to account number 01-19.620.1, Expansion New Courthouse.
Reason: Over expended.
LAKE EUSTIS DRIVE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FUND
Transfer $6,000.00 from account number 61-41.999, Improvement Bond Sinking,
to account number 61-19.720, Principal.
Reason: budgeted. Early retirement of debt not budgeted.
NORTHEAST HOSPITAL DISTRICT FUND
Transfer $713.00 from account number 01-26.322, Property Appraiser's Commissions,
to account number 01-26.994, Payments to Hospital Board.
Reason: Adjust budget to actual amounts.
CETA FUND
Transfer between the following line items within the CETA Funds so that administrative costs can be prorated as directed by the State Office of Manpower Training.
CETA Title II
From Description Amount
81-51.123 Health Insurance ($4,057.00)
82-51.112 Wages (25. 00)
81-51.342 (450.00)
To
82-51.387 Uniforms 25.00
81-51.112 740.00
81-51.121 52.00
81-51.122 90.00
81-51.377 3,175.00
81-51.329 200.00
81-51.332 250.00
CETA Title VI Projects
From Description Amount
81-51.342 $ 746.88
81-51.377 3,300.00
To
81-51.329 746.88
81-51.344 300.00
85-51.377 3,000.00
CONTRACTS & AGREEMENTS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion from Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the Clerk to sign a Maintenance Agreement with Ditigal Equipment, for our Computer System, in the amount of $645.00.
NURSING HOME/CONTRACTS & AGREEMENTS
On a motion from Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Chairman was authorized to sign three agreements from the Department of Health & Rehabilitative Services to certify funds for the Title XIX Nursing Home Program.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES/BUDGETS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion from Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the amended budget for the Emergency Medical Services, due to receiving more funds than anticipated.
COURTHOUSE/MENTAL HEALTH
Mr. Watkins brought to the attention of the Board a request from the Lake/Sumter Community Health Center for a suitable room at the Courthouse for a child care worker who will be providing child care services for HRS. This request was referred to the Building Committee.
BONDS - CONTRACTOR
On a motion from Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Contractor Bonds:
031-79 George T. Jarvis dba Jarvis Heating & Air Conditioning
1344-79 W. Lee Humphrey (Building)
1665-79 Hubert Jack Rayburn (Insulation)
1763-79 Elex R. Scroggins dba Amber Electric (Electrical)
1764-79 Freddy H. Houston dba R O H Constructions & Repair, Inc. (General Construction)
LICENSES & PERMITS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following gun permits and bonds:
Rebecca S. Austin
Terry Jay Vander Meer
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following renewal permit and bond:
Clark E. Kauffman
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the change to the gun permit of the following person:
James F. Rumford, Jr.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of the following vouchers:
GENERAL REVENUE...................................2278-2415
FINE & FORFEITURE ..................................237-253, 236-Skip
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION TRUST......641-694
DWI ................................................................46-55
SECTION 8 ....................................................217-262
BLOCK GRANT ............................................2-9
LAKE COUNTY EDA GRANT ....................2
AQUATIC WEED .........................................1
NORTHEAST AMBULANCE ......................9
COR COUNTY BUILDINGS ........................3
FISH CONSERVATION ...............................20
CETA TITLE I ...............................................241-262
CETA TITLE II ..............................................198
CETA TITLE III .............................................56-65
CETA TITLE VI PROJECTS ........................199-223
CETA ADMIN ...............................................97-111
CETA TITLE II ..............................................192-207
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of April 13 and 20, 1979, Traffic-Criminal Distribution of Revenue Reports.
ORDINANCES/PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the advertising of the proposed Ordinance amending the Subdivision Regulations of Lake County.
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Monthly Board Packet from Lake Community Action Agency, Inc.
REPORTS/MENTAL HEALTH
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Annual Report from North Central Florida Community Mental Health Center, Inc., for the year ending June 30, 1978.
INDIGENTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following changes to the Indigent List:
CANCEL: Mr . Mel Carlson for Janie Howard - District #4 - $40.00
CANCEL: Mrs. Janice Fayson for Jesse Freeman - District #1 - $40.00
CANCEL: Mr. H . J. Guess for Leah Ritzel - District #1 - $28.50
CANCEL: Mrs. Betty Harrell for Lonnie Boyd - District #5 - $40.00
CANCEL: Mrs. Fannie Smith for Towanda Jones - District #2 - $36.00
COUNTY EMPLOYEES/LANDFILL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson, the board approved the request to reimburse Mr. Claude Cole, attendant for the Umatilla Landfill, in the amount of $45.50, which he personally replaced as a result of stolen Landfill receipts and petty cash from his residence. The Clerk stated we were looking into theft insurance.
Commr. Burhans voted "No."
INSURANCE/COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated that he had attended a seminar in Chicago concerning Public Official Liability Insurance. Mr. Ford stated he would submit a written report of the Chicago trip to the Board.
ANIMAL SHELTER/CONTRACTS & AGREEMENTS
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, was instructed to negotiate a contract with Mr. John Newsome concerning large animal pick up, stating his terms and mileage.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BUILDING COMMITTEE/COURTHOUSE
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for partial payment to P. & C. Thompson Bros. Construction Company, in the amount of $16,505.46, for alterations to Sheriff's Department and Public Defenders Office. This payment was approved by the Building Committee.
COUNTY EMPLOYEES/RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
At this time Commr. Deems read a letter of resignation from Mr. Robert Andrew, County Engineer.
On a motion from Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the resignation of Mr. Andrew to be effective May 28, 1979. The County Attorney was instructed to draw up a Resolution of appreciation.
ROAD CLOSINGS - SILVER LAKE ESTATES
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board postponed the Silver Lake Estates road vacation until May 15, 1979, at 2:00 p.m. or soon thereafter.
FIRE DISTRICTS/COUNTY EMPLOYEES
Mr. Ford informed the Board that Mr. Lewis, Director of Emergency Services, had been attending meetings with the fire chiefs and fire districts. Mr. Ford stated that Sandy Minkoff, Representative from County Attorney's office, attended one of these meetings at the request of Mr. Lewis, Director of Emergency Services, and got the impression that it was with the Board's blessings.
Commr. Carson stated he would look into the matter.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the board, adjournment was at 4:30 P.M.
Thomas J. Windram, Chairman
James C. Watkins, Clerk