A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
JUNE 19, 1979
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, June 19, 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; Sanford A. Minkoff, Representing the County Attorney's Office; Pat Goetzen, Deputy Clerk; and Mary Grover.
The Invocation was given by Mr. Watkins and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Middleton.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Minutes of June 12, 1979, were approved as amended.
BIDS/JAIL/COURTHOUSE/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
Mr. John Dickerson, Architect, presented the bids received on the weatherproofing renovation for the Jail as follows:
Boyd & Hart Co. of Florida, Inc........$37,580.00
General Caulking & Coating.............$41.500.00
Western Waterproofing Co...............$26,470.00
Mr. Dickerson informed the Board the above were base bids and the following were alternates the Board might consider regarding the renovation of the Old Courthouse:
Boyd & Hart Co. of Florida, Inc........$76,060.00
General Caulking & Coating.............$84,760.00
Western Waterproofing Co................$22,965.00
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board awarded the bid to Western Waterproofing in the amount of $49,435.00, total including the base bid and the alternate bids.
NURSING HOME
Mr. Evan Porter, Director of Personnel, informed the Board the applicant applying for the Nursing Home Administrator position, who was to appear before the Board for an interview, had accepted another job offer.
NURSING HOME
Discussion occurred regarding procedures for the admission of new patients to the Nursing Home. Mr. Porter presented a memorandum from Donald Smalt, Deputy in Charge of Fiscal Division, with suggested changes of the procedures. No action was taken on the procedures at this time with the understanding it would be brought before the Board again at a later date.
CETA/CONTRACTS & AGREEMENTS
Mr. Evan Porter, Director of Personnel, informed the Board he had not yet received the contract pertaining to the training of counselors for the Summer Youth Program.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved Mr. Porter's recommendation that we do not begin the Summer Youth Program until we have received the contract from the State.
COUNTY EMPLOYEES/PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
Mr. Evan Porter, Director of Personnel stated he would like more information as to the recruiting of a new Purchasing Director. It was the feeling of the Board to postpone advertising for a new Director to give Ms. Norma Showley a trial period as Acting Purchasing Director.
BONDS - MOBILE HOME
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Mr. Kenneth Sprayberry for a six month extension to his existing Agreement in the Emeralda Island Area, District #5, to live in his existing mobile home while he finishes his conventional dwelling. It is understood Mr. Sprayberry 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.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Bobby Downey, Chain-O-Lakes Area, District #5, 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 the Board of County Commissioners.
At this time Mr. Gregory R. Dowers appeared before the Board to present a petition he had obtained from property owners on East Lake Joanna Drive regarding Mr. Dowers request to live in a 34 foot 5th wheel travel trailer.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved Mr. Dower's request to live in the travel trailer 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.
GRANTS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, authorization was given for the Chairman to sign the Lake County Traffic Control Sign Program (Cities) Grant Application.
ROADS - COUNTY, STATE/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Commr. Carson read a letter from the Department of Transportation which states they are transmitting the necessary items to transfer State Road 435, from the Orange County line to State Road 46, to the jurisdiction of Lake County.
COUNTY PROPERTY
Mr. John West, a resident of Lake Joanna Drive, in Belleaux Estates, appeared before the Board to object to the closing of Lake Joanna Park. Mr. West submitted nine letters from other concerned property owners also protesting the closing. Mr. West felt if the County did not erect the barricade, the Community could work out their problems. Mr. West expressed concern regarding the fire service agreement the Community has with Pasco Volunteer Fire Department.
Mrs. Jo Reynolds, a resident of Lake Joanna Drive, stated her concern was not the children swimming in the lake, but the abuse and the increase of traffic from nonresidents.
Mr. Robert Achor and Mr. Stephens, property owners of Lake Joanna Drive, also expressed their concern with the closing.
It was the feeling of the Board that Public Works be instructed to delay the installation of the barricade, but keep the signs posted and bring this back before the Board again on July 17, 1979.
RECESS AND REASSEMBLY
At 10:55 A.M. the Board recessed until 11:00 A.M.
PLANNING/COMMUNICATIONS
Commr. Windram informed the Board he had received Comprehensive Plans for Astatula and Mount Dora.
CONTRACTS & AGREEMENTS/COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Watkins, Clerk, reported his findings to the Board regarding Cole-Don Industries, Inc.'s request for a cable TV franchise.
Mr. Bob Wilkes, representing Leesburg Cablevision, Inc., was present and expressed his opinion regarding the request of Cole-Don.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board instructed the Clerk and the County Attorney to negotiate a franchise agreement with Cole-Don Industries, Inc., for the requested area, on a nonexclusive basis.
COMMUNICATIONS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
Commr. Carson and Mr. Watkins, Clerk, reported their findings regarding Representative Kelly's request for a Suncom line. Commr. Carson informed the Board he had received a letter from Florida Telephone regarding Representative Kelly's request to be connected to the County Suncom line. Commr. Carson stated the installation charge would be $40.35, which will be paid by Representative Kelly, and a charge of $5.10 for one extension number and mileage. Commr. Carson stated Representative Kelly would be willing to pay $50.00 a month to the County for the line and he would monitor his calls.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the additional Suncom line and for Representative Kelly to pay $50.00 per month for the use of Suncom.
PLANNING/COMMUNICATIONS
Commr. Carson informed the Board he had received a letter from the Town of Lady Lake requesting an extension of time to enact the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act.
Discussion was tabled for a time when Mr. Mike Willett would be present.
COMMUNICATIONS/SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board instructed the Clerk to write a letter to Mr. Paul Henson, attorney for Orange Federal Savings & Loan Association, stating the plat to Castle Hill Subdivision will be approved by the Board if all improvements were built to the preliminary plats and plans that were presented to the Department and all the other requirements or codes were met.
COMMUNICATIONS
Commr. Carson informed the Board he had received a memorandum from Mr. Fred Richard, Assistant Planner, regarding Florida Biodynamics Company's desire to establish a composting plant in Lake County.
LAWS & LEGISLATION
Commr. Windram informed the Board he received a copy of Senate Bill 3-B which basically provides that no county can raise the millage more than 105% of the ad valorem tax revenue provided by the millage rate levied in the 1978 tax year.
ZONING
Commr. Windram informed the Board he had received copies of letters to the adjacent property owners from the Department of Offender Rehabilitation seeking their support for the Lake Correctional Institution's request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow an effluent spray field.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/COMMUNICATIONS
Commr. Windram informed the Board he had received a letter from the Department of Transportation, regarding traffic regulation changes, which prohibits parking on the shoulder of SR 500 at the intersection of Blanton Lane.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT/COMMUNICATIONS
Commr. Windram stated he had received the Conservation, Electric Utilities, Potable Water, Sanitary Sewer, Drainage, Intergovernmental Coordination, and Economic Feasibility Elements of the City of Clermont Comprehensive Plan.
COMMUNICATIONS/BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Discussion occurred regarding Mr. James P. Senatore's, President of the Home Builder's Association of Lake County, request that the County reinstate the old policy of allowing certified and licensed septic tank installers and plumbers to make percolation tests for septic tanks in Lake County. The Board instructed a copy of Mr. Senatore's letter be sent to the Building Department and the Health Department.
LAWS AND LEGISLATION
Commr. Windram read a letter from Mr. Ford, County Attorney, regarding the Attorney General's Opinion 79-43 which caused concern over the use of the 5th and 6th cent gasoline tax monies, which Mr. Ford stated had been taken care of by Legislature.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved an expenditure, in the amount of $716.00, for binders requested by the Planning Department for their Plan Hold Unit.
MAINTENANCE/COUNTY EMPLOYEES
Commr. Deems suggested Mr. Gene Dixon, Supervisor of Maintenance, be directed to the Clerk's Office regarding any problems he might have.
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of June 19, 1979, Traffic-Criminal Department Distribution of Revenue Report.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/INSURANCE/CHECK RECEIVED
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted a check in the amount of $5,238.60, from Kemper Insurance Company, for damages to the 420 H.P. Air Conditioning Unit on March 12, 1979.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of the following vouchers:
GENERAL REVENUE .... 2761-2930
FINE & FORFEITURE .... 299-316
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION TRUST .... 814-870
BLOCK GRANT .... 42-58
FISH CONSERVATION .... 25
SECTION 8 .... 310
AQUATIC WEED .... 2
TITLE II ANTI-RECESSION .... 27-29
DWI .... 68-69
NORTHWEST HOSPITAL AMBULANCE SERVICE .... 6
LEGAL AID .... 2
COR CO. BLDG .... 4
CETA TITLE I .... 313-330
CETA TITLE II .... 246-261
CETA TITLE III .... 82-84
CETA TITLE VI, PROJECTS .... 274-287
CETA ADMIN .... 138-139
INDIGENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following changes to the Indigent List:
ADD: Vernie Filter for Sybil Wright .... $50.00
ADD: Medic Home Health Center for Jeff Miller .... $45.0O
ADD: Oakwood Apts. for Linda Ryals .... $60.00
ADD: Warren Catlett for Vonceil Harris .... $60.00
ADD: Wayne Aitken for Wilbur Johnson .... $60.00
ADD: Perry Kelley for Annie Ruth Riggins .... $60.00
PROPERTY APPRAISER
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the appropriate signature, and signature stamp, was authorized regarding the Certificates of Error and Correction on the 1978 Tax Roll numbered 5-33376 through 5-33400.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/DWI
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of two films, at a total cost of $625.00, for instructional use, for the D. W. I. School of Lake County.
FUNDS - TRANSFER
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following budget transfer:
POLLUTION CONTROL
Transfer $100.00 from account number 001-537-1-00-46-000-510, "Office Supplies"
to account number 001-537-1-00-46-000-400, "Travel."
Reason: Additional expenditures.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following budget transfer:
POLLUTION CONTROL
Transfer $100.00 from account number 001-537-1-00-46-000-640, "Equipment"
to account number 001-537-1-00-46-000-462, "Maintenance of Equipment."
Reason: Repair instead of replacement.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following budget transfer:
PERSONNEL
Transfer $1,533.00 from Contingency
to account number 001-513-1-00-14-000-400, "Travel."
Reason: Training Conference in Nashville has overexpended line item.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following budget transfer:
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION TRUST FUND
Transfer $28,845.00 from Contingency
to account number 112-541-1-00-61-100-340, "Contractual Services."
Reason: Additional expenditures for Aerial Cartographics not budgeted.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following budget transfer:
CETA TITLE VI PROJECTS FUND
Transfer $32,000.00 from account number 145-551-1-00-24-050-120, "Salaries"
to the following accounts:
145-551-1-00-24-010-120 Salaries .... $12,000.00
145-551-1-00-24-010-210 F. I. C. A. .... $750.00
145-551-1-00-24-010-220 Retirement .... $1,100.00
145-551-1-00-24-010-240 Workmen's Comp. .... $450.00
145-551-1-00-24-010-410 Communications .... $200.00
145-551-1-00-24-010-499 Indirect Costs .... $17,500.00
Reason: Redistribution of line items.
BUDGETS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the transfer of funds, in the amount of $2,100.00, from Contingency to the Toxicology Services account for the Medical Examiner expenses for rape cases, examination for rape for Laboratory and X-Rays
LICENSES & PERMITS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Gun Permit and Bond for Sgt. R. A. Clarke.
CODE VIOLATIONS
Mr. Sanford Minkoff, representing the County Attorney's office, informed the Board the fruit stand which was located between Eustis and Tavares had moved their location to an area between Leesburg and Tavares. Mr. Minkoff stated the problem was still under investigation by the Planning Department.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 12:00 P.M. the Board recessed for lunch at the Silver Lake Country Club with the public and press being invited on a Dutch treat basis. The Board reconvened at 2:00 P.M. for advertised Road Closings and the Public Works Department's Agenda.
ROAD CLOSING - LAKE UNITY ROAD
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board postponed the Lake Unity Road vacation to July 17, 1979, 2:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible.
ROAD CLOSING - HOMER ALLEN/LAKE HIGHLANDS ROAD
It was noted the proper proof of publication was on file and had appeared in the May 31 and June 7, 1979 editions of the South Lake Press.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the closing of said road and lots as follows:
THAT PORTION OF COUNTY ROAD 3-1247 THAT ABUTS LOTS 51A, 51B AND 52 AND RECORDED IN LAKE HIGHLANDS CO. PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 25 AND LOTS 51A, 51B, 52, 61, AND 62 ARE TO BE VACATED AND TO BECOME ONE PARCEL OF LAND.
ROAD CLOSING - SILVER LAKE ESTATES
Mr. Henry Pringle, attorney for the petitioner, was present for the Board's consideration of this road vacation.
It was noted the proper proof of publication was on file and had appeared in the April 2 and 9, 1979, editions of the Leesburg/ Commercial.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the closing of said road as follows:
THAT PART OF PHILIP ROAD AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF SILVER LAKE ESTATES AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 10, PAGES 66 TO 69 INCLUSIVE, BEING ALSO SHOWN BUT UNNAMED ON PLAT OF SILVER LAKE ESTATES AS SHOWN IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGES 1 AND 2 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, LYING SOUTH OF SOUTH LINE OF CARVER STREET AND NORTH OF NORTH LINE OF TUSKEGEE STREET OF THE PLAT OF TWIN LAKES SUBDIVISION AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 11, PAGE 86, PUBLIC RECORDS OF LAKE COUNTY, BOTH OF SAID STREET LINES BEING EXTENDED EASTERLY.
PLATS/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Mr. John Davis, of Orlando, and Mr. Jack De Yot, also of Orlando, appeared before the Board to request the Board's approval of Citrus Cove Unit I Subdivision Plat for recording, accept and execute the Escrow Agreement, accept Agreement for Construction and Maintenance and check in the amount of $138,844.75.
After a lengthy discussion occurred regarding the condition of the County Road leading into the Subdivision, Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton, made a motion to deny the request. Discussion continued with Commr. Burhans withdrawing his motion and Commr. Middleton withdrawing his second.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board postponed Mr. Davis' request until July 3, 1979, at 10:00 A.M. and instructed the Public Works Department to contract out the work for inspection of the road and to determine what needs to be done to bring the road up to County specifications.
PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE - ROAD CLOSING
Mr. Joe T. Bradner and Mr. Jeff Ray, attorney representing Mr. Bradner, were present to answer any questions the Board might have.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board had no objections to the advertising to vacate road in Addition to Washington Heights Subdivision.
PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE - ROAD CLOSING
Mr. Dewey Burnsed, attorney representing Northwestern Financial Investors, was present to answer any questions the Board might have.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board voiced no objections to the request for permission to advertise to vacate streets in part of Block 10 and 11 of Plat of Higley.
Commr. Deems was not present for the vote.
LICENSES & PERMITS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried, the Board approved the following Utility and Driveway permits:
PERMIT # PERMITTEE PURPOSE ROAD #
2056 Florida Telephone Corporation Buried Cable 4-3885
2057 Florida Telephone Corporation Buried Cable 4-3784
2058 Florida Telephone Corporation Buried Cable 4-4087 & 4-4187
2059 Florida Telephone Corporation Buried Cable 4-3987
2060 Florida Telephone Corporation Buried Cable 1-4832
2061 Florida Telephone Corporation Buried Cable 1-5534
DRIVEWAY PERMITS
PERMIT # PERMITTEE ROAD #
4-510 John D. Callen 4-4098
4-511 Joyce Sutton C-44A
1-512 Mark Cook Builders 1-6611
4-513 Ray Taylor 4-4581
5-514 Gary A. Hinaleaugh C-452
4-515 Gary King C-439
1-516 G. C. Padgett 1-5032A
1-517 R. R. Terry 1-7016
4-518 David A. Walker 4-3784
1-519 Edward D. Lowis 1-5915
3-520 Laverne M. Ruona 3-0847
2-522 Charles Holbrook 2-1412
3-523 Carl R. Ludeke 3-4353
1-524 Clifford Twetan 1-5509
5-525 John Sheppard C-439
3-526 Richard J. Byrd 3-2257
3-527 J. E. Lowe 3-3259
3-528 Robert C. Tatum 3-1865
5-529 Alan Page 5-6763
3-530 W. F. Garner 3-0847
4-531 Hagood, Inc. 4-7898
5-532 Linda L. Rentz 5-7528
4-533 Steve Vaughn Const. Co. 4-4667
2-534 Esher L. McPherson 2-1309
5-535 Jack Roberts 5-7976
1-536 Michael L. Fisher 1-4832
1-537 Welch Const. 1-5814A
1-538 Welch Const. 1-5915
1-539 Welch Const. 1-5413
4-541 Delwood Properties C-452
4-542 Delwood Properties C-452
Commr. Carson abstained from voting because he is a member of the Board of Directors of the Florida Telephone Corporation.
FUNDS - GENERAL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign the Voucher for Transfer of Funds to DOT in the amount of $162,598.75 for Project #253 (C-44A Widening and Resurfacing).
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/PLATS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board instructed the County Attorney to check the opinion of title prior to the preliminary plat approval.
PLATS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board gave preliminary approval on Waterwood Subdivision.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board gave preliminary approval on Triangle Groves Subdivision.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board gave preliminary approval on Dora1 Estates Subdivision.
PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE - ROAD CLOSING
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board voiced no objections to the request for permission to advertise to vacate Canal Street in Treasure Island Shores First Addition for Ray McKinney.
No action was taken regarding the permission to advertise to vacate Sixth Street in Astor for James D. Houk.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, authorization was given to pay Marion Construction Company for SR-42 in the amount of $13,631.53.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, authorization was given for final payment to Silver Lake Estates for Country Club View 3rd Addition in the amount of $500.00 plus interest.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, authorization was given for a partial payment to Asphalt Pavers, Inc. for County Wide Resurfacing Program, Project No. 252, in the amount of $53,682.36.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment to Sunny Acres in the sum of $14,220.80 from the escrow account.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, authorization was given for a partial payment to Leecon, Inc. on CR-437 (Sorrento), Project #250 in the amount of $48,024.87.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment to Otis Chambers in the sum of $6,150.69 from Golden Oaks escrow account.
ROADS - COUNTY, STATE
Discussion was held regarding the letter from DOT with respect to deletions from the State Highway System.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board instructed the County Attorney to draw up a resolution requesting the State widen and resurface SR 561 from SR 33 to Palatlakaha River before transferring to County jurisdiction.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/
CONTRACTS & AGREEMENTS
Discussion was held regarding the railroad crossing at CR 448-A (Lake Jem). The Department of Transportation (DOT) requests that the County join into the Tripartite Agreement for the purpose of assuming half of the annual maintenance costs, supplying and installing the Advanced Warning Signs, and placing Pavement Markings (if applicable) on the roadway in accordance with Index 17882.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board instructed the Public Works Department to write a letter to DOT stating the Board accepts the terms as stated in DOT's letter.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, signature authorization was given for the Chairman to sign Change Order No. 1 to Leecon, Inc., for CR 437, Project #250, in the amount of $1,282.00.
ROADS - COUNTY, STATE
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board granted the Public Works Department permission to change road number adopted 10-25-66 for Brown Road from #4-5884 to #4-5484, as a result of duplication of road numbers.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
Mr. Sanford Minkoff, representing the County Attorney's Office, distributed copies of the Special Assessment Procedures and forms.
No action was taken at this time.
LANDFILLS/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the offer of Mr. Springstead to prepare the DER permit for Astatula Landfill at a cost not to exceed $4,500.00.
ROADS - COUNTY, STATE
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the release of road reservations from DOT (Department of Transportation) as contained in the following Deed Numbers:
#405, all but 33 feet from centerline of Overton Drive
#2708, all but 33 feet from centerline of Oakmont Avenue
#2463, all but 33 feet from centerline of Interlachen Drive and Burnham Place
#2624, all but 33 feet from centerline of Interlachen Drive
#2744, all but 33 feet from centerline of Muirfield Street, Quaker Ridge Avenue,
Alcrest Avenue and Par Avenue
#2684, all but 33 feet from centerline of West Second Avenue
# 828, all but 25 feet from centerline of Oklawaha Avenue and Osceola Avenue
in the City of Eustis.
ROAD PROJECTS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, Revenue Sharing funds were authorized for use regarding a $4,043.39 final payment to Superior Asphalt Co., Inc., on Pine and Washington, Project #244.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the final payment to Superior Asphalt Co., Inc., in the amount of $8,053.16, for Sleepy Hollow Road, Project #249.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved partial payment of $2,520.00 to Superior Asphalt Co., Inc., for Project #251, Colmar and Walton Heath Roads.
CETA/CONTRACTS & AGREEMENTS
Mr. Porter, Director of Personnel, informed the Board he had talked with Mr. Urassa, and the Contract pertaining to the training of counselors for the Summer Youth Program had been completed.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, authorization was given for the Chairman to sign the Contract for the Summer Youth Program.
CETA/TRAVEL/PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Mr. Porter, Director of Personnel, to Tallahassee to obtain the above mentioned contract.
TRAVEL/COUNTY DEPOSITORIES/LAWS & LEGISLATION
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Mr. Donald W. Smalt, Deputy in Charge of the Fiscal Division, to Tallahassee, to meet with Mr. Billy Givens regarding the county depository reports and the banks’ collateral reports. The reports which were previously handled by the Comptroller's Offices will now be handled by the Clerk's Office, effective July 1, 1979.
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Mr. Watkins, Clerk, informed the Board he had attended the convention of the Florida Association of Court Clerks at which he had been elected 1st Vice President.
PROPERTY APPRAISER/BUDGET
Mr. Watkins, Clerk, informed the Board he had rechecked the projections of the Property Appraisers Budget and there are still some problems. Mr. Watkins suggested Mr. Havill's attorney contact the County Attorney to discuss the legal ramifications.
MINUTES
Mr. Watkins, Clerk, stated it had come to his attention there was concern over whether the minutes accurately reflect the action taken by the Board. He further stated that, as Clerk, he took the minutes very seriously and it is his responsibility to insure their integrity. When a set of tentative minutes are given to the Board, and a Commissioner does not feel they accurately reflect the action taken by the Board, the Clerk expects those concerns to be discussed with the Board before approval.
RESOLUTIONS/COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Sanford Minkoff, representing the County Attorney's Office, informed the Board Mr. Sam Thurman, a construction engineer on the Astor Bridge, requested an idle, no wake sign be placed 600 feet north of the proposed site of the bridge to 1,200 feet south of the proposed Astor Bridge.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board instructed the County Attorney to draw up a resolution of the Board's approval to post that area as no wake and idle speed.
RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/ROADS - COUNTY, STATE
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign the Resolution accepting Beverly Court into the County maintenance system.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, adjournment was at 4:00 P.M.
Thomas J. Windram, Chairman
James C. Watkins, Clerk