A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
JULY 3, 1979
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, July 3, 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. Carson.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Special Meeting Minutes of June 26, 1979, were approved as submitted.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Minutes of June 19, 1979, were approved as amended.
FAIRGROUNDS/COMMUNICATIONS
Commr. Windram informed the Board he had received a letter from Mr. Robert B. Dunbar, Executive Vice President of Lake County Chamber of Commerce, Inc., regarding the revised Expo Center Contract.
COMMUNICATIONS/ROADS - COUNTY, STATE
Commr. Carson informed the Board he had received a letter from the Department of Transportation stating SR 42 from the Marion County Line to SR 19 was being transferred to the jurisdiction of Lake County.
COMMUNICATIONS/ROADS - COUNTY, STATE
Commr. Carson informed the Board he had received a letter from the Department of Transportation stating SR 25 from SR 500/US 441 to the Marion County Line was being transferred to the jurisdiction of Lake County.
LAWS & LEGISLATION
Commr. Carson informed the Board the Legislature had changed the mileage reimbursement from 14 cents to 17 cents, which was to be effective July 1, 1979.
BIDS/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, informed the Board the Bids for Project #255, C-25A Resurface and C-466A Widen and Resurface Design Build Lump Sum, were not in conformance with the Notice to Bidders. He further stated the major problem with the low bidder was they did not bid on the leveling course.
Commr. Deems stated Square G Construction, low bidder, felt they did not need the leveling course.
Sanford Minkoff stated Mr. Ford, County Attorney, felt there were three alternatives the Board might have: (1) Rebid the road project; (2) Award the bid to the low bidder; or (3) Award the bid to the bidder that comes closest to meeting all the specifications.
Mr. Howard Hewitt, Square G Construction, was present to discuss the Bid with the Board. He felt Square G Construction was in conformance with the Bid.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board directed the Public Works Department to rebid on the Road Project as all the bids were rejected.
PLATS/SUBDIVISIONS
Mr. John Springstead appeared before the Board to discuss the Plat for Citrus Cove.
Commr. Middleton made the motion to accept the Subdivision as designed with no repairs to be done to the County road. The motion died for the lack of a second.
Mr. Ben Blackburn appeared before the Board to state the County road was used by fruit trucks for the surrounding grove and the cement trucks would not be that much heavier than a fruit truck when it is full.
Mr. John Davis and Mr. John De Yot were also present. Mr. Davis stated he would be willing to repave the road.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton and seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board accepted the Plat for Citrus Cove with the developer paying the cost of resurfacing 3-1269.
Commr. Deems and Commr. Burhans voted "No."
NURSING HOME/COUNTY EMPLOYEES
At this time, Mr. Van Porter, Personnel Director, discussed the filling of the Administrator position at the County Nursing Home.
Mr. Lonnie Strickland, an applicant for the position, was presented to the Board and interviewed by the Board as a whole.
Discussion occurred.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, Mr. Strickland was appointed the Lake Memorial Nursing Home Administrator at a salary of $14,500.00, with a possible increase to $15,000.00 at the end of his probationary period. It was further understood Mr. Strickland would take whatever steps are necessary in securing his Florida Administrator’s License as quickly as possible. (He is able to work under an emergency-issued license in the interim.)
CETA/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following new CETA Title II D positions, which will be CETA funded.
Lake Community Legal Services
Secretary/Receptionist, $240.00 Biweekly + $38.02 fringes x 6.5 pay periods = $1,807.13.
Golden Triangle YMCA
Youth Sports Coordinator, $255.19 Biweekly + $42.64 fringes x 6.5 pay periods = $1,935.90.
Open Door, Inc.
Secretary, $255.19 Biweekly + $38.07 Fringes x 6.5 pay periods = $1,906.19.
US Hwy 27 Association
Receptionist, $232.00 Biweekly + $37.99 fringes x 6.5 pay periods = $1,754.94.
Secretary/Receptionist, $232.00 Biweekly + $37.99 fringes x 6.5 pay periods = $1,754.94.
Lake County CETA
Maintenance/General Aide, $255.19 Biweekly + $53.96 fringes x 6.5 pay periods = $2009.48.
CETA
Mr. Van Porter, Director of Personnel, informed the Board Mr. Harry Spooner, Director of Manpower Planning, had attended a meeting in Tallahassee regarding the Special Survey Project. He stated the program had been stopped and there will be a new proposal at a later date.
CETA
Mr. Porter, Director of Personnel, informed the Board he had received a letter from Mr. Urassa, Program Administrator, Office of Manpower Planning, requesting that the Board act as a Program Agent for the Title IV Youth Community Conservation Improvement Projects.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board was not interested in operating the Program.
OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES/RESOLUTIONS
Commr. Burhans informed the Board he had received more complaints regarding Lake Dalhousie.
It was the feeling of the Board Mr. Sanford Minkoff, Representing the County Attorney's Office, should review the Resolution regarding Lake Dalhousie and contact the Sheriff's Department to assist in enforcing the Resolution.
EMERGENCY SERVICES/ORDINANCES
Commr. Carson presented, for the Board's review, the following three Ordinances relating to the rationing of gasoline for Lake County:
1. The Odd-Even Method
2. The Flag Method
3. Fuel be made available to vehicles with fuel tanks less than half full
No action was taken at this time.
EMERGENCY SERVICES/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Mr. Robert Lewis, Director of Emergency Services, to attend the Graduate Seminar of the United States Civil Defense Staff College in Battle Creek, Michigan, on July 9-13, 1979, at a cost of $694.24, which is 50% federally funded.
BONDS - MOBILE HOME
Mr. Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, stated Mr. Willard Harris, Mt. Plymouth Area, District #4, would like the Board's approval to live in his travel trailer while he constructs his conventional dwelling.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board requested Mr. Harris to obtain the signatures of surrounding property owners and bring the petition before the Board on July 10, 1979.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Claude Vance, Sorrento Area, District #4, to live in a 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 travel trailer will be removed immediately upon the completion of the conventional dwelling or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the waiver of improvement requirements and plan requirements of the Subdivision Regulations - Section 62 for Walter Baker, Jr., Southwest Lake County Area, District #2, Case #1-79.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the waiver of improvement requirements and plan requirements of the Subdivision Regulations - Section 62 for Ronald Carden, Southwest Lake County Area, District #2, Case #2-79.
COMMUNICATIONS
Commr. Windram informed the Board he had received a letter from Tally & Tally, Attorneys at Law, concerning a complaint regarding the closing of a dedicated road in Spencer's Addition.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried, the Board directed the County Attorney to write a letter to Mr. Baldree to remove all obstacles blocking the dedicated road.
Commr. Burhans was not present for the vote.
COMMUNICATIONS
Commr. Windram stated he had received a letter from Mrs. Judy Willis, a resident of Ferndale, requesting repairs and improvements be made to the Community Building of Ferndale.
The Clerk was directed to write a letter to Mrs. Willis stating the Building Inspector will inspect the building to see what necessary repairs need to be made to the physical structure, but the appliances would be the responsibility of the Community.
WATER AUTHORITY/COMMUNICATIONS
Commr. Windram informed the Board he had received two letters from Bobby Joy Morgan, Secretary of the Oklawaha Basin Recreation and Water Conservation and Control Authority, requesting speed limits be placed for the canals of Haines Creek and Lake Louisa. It was the feeling of the Board these requests be referred to the Clerk to be presented to the Water Authority Board for their recommendation. The Board directed the Clerk to write letters to Mrs. Swingle and Mr. Richter, respectively, stating their requests had been referred to the Clerk.
COMMUNICATIONS
Commr. Windram read a letter he had received from Tri-State Culvert Mfg. regarding the corrugated metal pipe delivery to Ocala Pavers for the construction of C-437, Sunny Acres Subdivision.
COMMUNICATIONS
Commr. Windram read a letter from Theodis Williams, Community Youth Leader for Lake County, requesting the use of the volleyball poles behind the Lake Detention Center. The Board directed the Clerk to obtain more information regarding the request.
COMMUNICATIONS/ROADS - COUNTY, STATE
Commr. Windram informed the Board he had received a letter from the Department of Transportation stating SR 500-A from SR 500/US 441 to SR 19-A was being transferred to the jurisdiction of Lake County.
COMMUNICATIONS
Commr. Windram informed the Board he had received several letters from area builders requesting the Board's consideration of placing the responsibility of septic system percolation tests and recommendation for design, and installation of same, in the hands of certified septic tank contractors and plumbing contractors who would have a financial responsibility that such a system would function properly.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 12:00 noon the Board recessed for lunch at the Park Grill Restaurant 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
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-79-69 - Mr. Richard Langford
Mr. Richard L. Langford was present to answer any questions the Board might have.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. Langford in violation of Ordinance 1971-6 and granted him thirty (30) days in which to comply.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-79-77 - Mr. Randall Padgett
No one present wished to discuss this hearing with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. Padgett in violation of Ordinance 1971-6 and granted him sixty (60) days to comply by completing the addition and calling for a final inspection.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-79-92 - Mr. Charles Thompson
No one present wished to discuss this hearing with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. Thompson in violation of Ordinance 1971-6 and granted him thirty (30) days in which to comply.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-79-94 - Mr. Boyd Landes
Mr. Richard L. Langford was present to answer any questions the Board might have.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. Landes in violation of Ordinance 1971-6 and granted him ninety (90) days to comply.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-79-95 - Mr. Charles Lefabar
No one present wished to discuss this hearing with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. Lefabar in violation of Ordinance 1970-l and granted him thirty (30) days to remove the vehicle from the property, thereby complying with the Zoning Regulations.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-79-97 - Mr. Benny Wells
No one present wished to discuss this hearing with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. Wells in violation of Ordinance 1971-6 and granted him thirty (30) days to comply.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-79-99 - Mr. Joe Maxwell
Mr. Joe Maxwell was present to answer any questions the Board might have.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. Maxwell in violation of Ordinance 1971-6 and granted him ninety (90) days in which to complete the addition.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-79-101 - Mr. Everett Young
No one present wished to discuss this hearing with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. Young in violation of Ordinance 1971-6 and granted him thirty (30) days to complete the fence and call for a final inspection on the pool.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-79-102 - Mr. Billy Brown
No one present wished to discuss this hearing with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. Brown in violation of Ordinance 1971-6 and granted him thirty (30) days to complete the addition and call for a final inspection.
CODE VIOLATION
Mrs. Jean Holt, a resident of Deerhaven, appeared before the Board to explain that the people of Deerhaven were being harassed by one person and she requested the Board to take action on this matter.
The Board explained to Mrs. Holt that when violations were brought to their attention, they have to investigate the complaint. The Board must also follow the same rules and procedures with each individual.
The Board advised Mrs. Holt to speak with Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, regarding the possibility of incorporating.
Mr. John Holt, grandson of Mrs. Holt, also expressed his concern of the complaint to the Board.
COUNTY PROPERTY/INVENTORY - SURPLUS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the following items to be deleted from the County Fixed Asset’s List:
Property #878 - Art Metal Desk
Property #912 - Fold up Chair
Property #914 - Fold up Chair
Property #1040 - Water Tank
Property #1764 - Adding Machine
Property #2359 - Air Compressor
Property #2725 - Alma Arm Chair
Property #3009 - Crusader Heater
Property #3503 - Fold up Chair
Property #3712 - Murphy Swivel Chair
Property #3757 - Oak Arm Chair
Property #3885 - Hot Water Heater
Property #4598 - Sprayer w/Extension
Property #4757 - 6 Plywood Boxes
Property #4761 - Art Metal Desk
Property #4881 - Addo-X Adding Machine
Property #5281 - Posting Tray
Property #5867 - Electric Heater
Property #6142 - Infra Red Heater
FUNDS - TRANSFER/VETERANS SERVICE
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the transfer of $700.00 from Office Supplies to Travel in the Veterans Service Budget.
FUNDS - TRANSFER/POLLUTION CONTROL
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the transfer of $500.00 from Contingency to Lab Expenses and the transfer of $200.00 from Contingency to Maintenance of Equipment in the Pollution Control Department Budget.
FUNDS - TRANSFER
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Budget Transfers of May 15, 1979, to be retroactive to May 15, 1979.
PROPERTY APPRAISER/COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Watkins, Clerk, stated he had received a letter from the Department of Revenue stating they had received the budget request of Mr. Havill, Property Appraiser, and if the Board wished to comment on the budget, the Department of Revenue would have to have the comments in writing before July 15, 1979.
TAX COLLECTOR/BONDS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Public Official Bond for Thomas Keith Hall, Tax Collector.
CONTRACT & AGREEMENTS/JAIL/OLD COURTHOUSE
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, signature authorization was given for the Chairman to sign the Contract between the Board and Western Waterproofing Company, Inc., for the Lake County Jail renovation.
CONTRACT & AGREEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, signature authorization was given for the Chairman to sign an addendum/extension of the fiscal year 1978-79 contract to cover the first quarter of the 1979-80 budget year, with no funds involved, for Family Planning.
COURTHOUSE/COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Watkins, Clerk, informed the Board he had received a letter from the Insurance Commissioner regarding a Fire Safety Survey done on the Old Courthouse. The report was referred to Mr. Gene Dixon, Supervisor of Maintenance, and the Building Committee.
BONDS - CONTRACTOR
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Contractor Bonds:
1787-79 Robin L. Bernhardt dba Bernhardt Plumbing Co.
1788-79 Coes G. Byrd (Air Conditioning)
1789-79 Durabilt Home Builders, Inc.
1790-79 Edwin C. Wolek, Jr. dba Brite Electric
1791-79 Emery W. Dillard, Jr. (Plumbing)
1792-79 Frank Walker (General)
1793-79 Jon Billingsley (General)
LICENSES & PERMITS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Gun Permits and Bonds:
Frederick C. Belton John D. Pease, III
Arthur H. Bourlay, III Jay Ramer
Don Brown Jefferson G. Ray, III
William T. Daley Robert E. Shiffer
George L. Hawkins O. M. Simpson
William Oates Louise H. Tubbs
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the June 15, and 22, 1979, Traffic-Criminal Distribution of Revenue Report.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of warrants #5 thru #313 from the following accounts:
General Revenue Youth Volunteer Counselor
Fine & Forfeiture Boating Improvements County
Transportation Trust CETA Title I
Title II Anti-Recession CETA Title II
State Aquatic Weed Control CETA Title III
DWI Fund CETA Title VI Projects
Fish Conservation Title IV Summer Youth
Emergency Medical Services CETA - Administration
Block Grant COR County Buildings
Section 8 Road & Bridge Special Assessments
INDIGENTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Indigents:
ADD: McCobe Apartments for Melinda Johnson .... $36.00
ADD: Bruce Webster for Gloria Campbell .... $50.00
CANCEL: William Green for James Yeager .... $72.00
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Youth Programs, Inc., Monthly Status Report, which covers the period from October 1, 1978, to May 31, 1979.
PROPERTY APPRAISER
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board elected the Chairman, Commr. Deems and Commr. Burhans to sit on the Tax Adjustment Board.
SUITS AFFECTING THE COUNTY
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, signature authorization was given for the Chairman to sign two Satisfaction and Release of Judgments against Taylor Trucking.
CONTRACTS & AGREEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, signature authorization was given for the Chairman to sign the Contract between the Board and John B. Kirkpatrick for the lease of the storage building located at 525 West Alfred Street, Tavares, beginning April 1, 1979, and ending March 31, 1980, at $125.00 per month.
SUITS AFFECTING THE COUNTY
Mr. Sanford Minkoff, representing the County Attorney's Office, informed the Board they needed to take a position regarding Sylvan Shores Park.
There being no further business to be brought before the Board, adjournment was at 3:30 P.M.
Thomas J. Windram, Chairman
James C. Watkins, Clerk