A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AUGUST 21, 1979
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, August 21, 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. Deems.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Minutes of August 14, 1979, were approved as amended.
TAX COLLECTOR
Commr. Windram presented a request from Mr. T. Keith Hall, Tax Collector, regarding repairs that need to be done to the annex. Mr. Hall's request was referred to the Building Committee for further review.
COMMUNICATIONS
Commr. Windram informed the Board he had received a letter from Mr. Mike Stearman, General Services Director, City of Eustis, regarding a conference meeting being held at the World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, on September 19-20, 1979. Mr. Stearman's letter was referred to Mr. Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director.
COMMUNICATIONS
Commr. Windram informed the Board he had received a newsletter regarding the 1980 Census Update. The newsletter was referred to the Planning Department.
COMMUNICATIONS
Commr. Windram informed the Board he had received a memorandum from the State Association of County Commissioners regarding the implementation of the legislative 5% freeze on property taxes.
MOSQUITO CONTROL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of one Sangamo Electronic Tachograph, which will be used for fogging in the Mosquito Control Department, at a cost of $475.00.
COMMUNICATIONS
Commr. Windram informed the Board he had received a letter from Mr. George J. Allen, President, Florida Civil Defense Association, commending the Board and Mr. Lewis, Director of Emergency Services, for the hosting of the Regional Conference Region IV, United States Civil Defense Council.
AGRICULTURE CENTER/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Mr. Haddox, County Extension Director, to attend the Annual Meeting of the Florida Association of Agricultural Agents, in Winter Haven, Florida, on September 12-14, 1979, at an anticipated cost of $100.00.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of 20 cases of mimeograph paper, at a cost of $410.00, for the Agriculture Center.
AGRICULTURE CENTER
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board directed three letters of appreciation be written to Ms. Rita Loper, Ms. Ruth Nix, and Ms. Pearl Floyd for their outstanding performance on the Home Economics staff.
INSURANCE
Commr. Carson informed the Board the Public Officials Liability Insurance coverage had been in force since August 9, 1979.
COMMUNICATIONS
Commr. Carson informed the Board he had received a letter from Mr. Paul Bohr stating his objections to a courthouse annex being placed in South Lake County.
MOSQUITO CONTROL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Mr. Philip Yoder, Director of Mosquito Control, to attend a Director's Meeting, Florida Anti-Mosquito Association, in Palatka, Florida, September 12-13, 1979, at an anticipated cost of $40.00.
MAINTENANCE/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of an additional 24 feet of recovery and solution hose and a vacuum head and spray assembly to fit the "Mr. Steam" machine, used by the Maintenance Department in maintaining the carpet on the stairways in the Courthouse, at a cost of $150.00.
FAIRGROUNDS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved H. A. "Bill" Smith to repair the roof at the Exposition Hall at the Fairgrounds at a cost of $375.00.
BIDS/SIGNS/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
At this time Ms. Norma Showley, Acting Purchasing Director, appeared before the Board with the Bids on Sign Faces, Sign Blanks, and Sign Posts.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the bid from Volcan, as outlined in the bid attachment.
The awarding of the Bid for Sign Blanks was postponed until 1:50 P.M.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board accepted McCain Sales' bid on Sign Posts for 6 and 12 months as outlined in the bid attachment (Bid #017-79).
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of a box type Plan Hold map frame and panels and one dozen of the 36” clamps, for the Public Works Department, at a cost of $263.12.
COURTHOUSE/TAX COLLECTOR/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/
CONTRACTS & AGREEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, upon the recommendation of the Clerk, the Board approved for Western Waterproofing Company, Inc., to clean, caulk, and coat the Tax and the Tag Office, at a cost of $3,800.00. The motion also included the painting of the jail crosswalk, at a cost of $910.00.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
At this time discussion was held regarding the Vested Rights Application which was filed by Los Robles, Inc. Mr. Manuel Fente, attorney representing Los Robles, Inc., was present to discuss the request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Department and the County Attorney's Office and denied the Vested Rights Application for Los Robles, Inc.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Mr. T.D. McCray was present to discuss the request for waiver of improvement requirements and plan requirements of the Subdivision Regulations for Hughie Stiefel.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request of Mr. Hughie Stiefel for a waiver of improvement requirements and plan requirements of the Subdivision Regulations, Case #9-79.
GRANTS SECTION 8
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried, authorization was given for the Chairman to sign the amended contract A-79-408 - Project FL29-E106-001 with the U. S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, in the amount of $165,636.00.
Commr. Burhans was not present for the vote.
BONDS MOBILE HOME, CANCELLATIONS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried, the Board approved the cancellation of the following mobile home bonds in that the applicants have completed their conventional dwellings and removed the mobile homes:
John A. McDonald - Agreement dated November 29, 1978
David Royster - Agreement dated July 27, 1979
Commr. Burhans was not present for the vote.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Department and approved the waiver of improvement requirements and plan requirements of the Subdivision Regulations - Section 62 for Marshall Gaard, Lake Mack Area, District #5, Case #10-79.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Department and approved the waiver of improvement requirements and plan requirements of the Subdivision Regulations - Section 62 for Marshall Gaard, Lake Mack Area, District #5, Case #11-79.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried, the Board approved the waiver of improvement requirements and plan requirements of the Subdivision Regulations - Section 62 for Harry Joslyn, Lady Lake Area, District #1, Case #12-79.
Commr. Burhans was not present for the votes.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Mr. Gary L. Mock, President, Americana Rotor-Wing, Inc., appeared before the Board to discuss the possibility of a helicopter air ambulance service for Lake County.
Discussion occurred.
No action was taken at this time.
POLLUTION CONTROL
Mr. Claude Smoak, Mayor of Clermont, appeared before the Board to discuss the Inter Agency Study of the Upper Palatlakaha River Basin. Mr. Smoak stated he would like the Board's participation in the Comprehensive Water Study of the Green Swamp Waters. Discussion occurred. Mr. Smoak further requested that the Board consider participating by funding $10,000.00 towards the project.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board moved a moral commitment to the project. The funding will be considered at a budget hearing meeting at a later date.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 12:02 P.M. the Board recessed for lunch at Mackie's Deli with the press and public being invited on a Dutch treat basis. The Board reconvened at 1:50 P.M. for advertised Road Closings and the Public Works Department's Agenda.
BIDS/SIGNS/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
At this time Ms. Norma Showley, Acting Purchasing Director, appeared before the Board to award the Sign Blanks Bid.
Discussion occurred.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board accepted Dave Smith's bid on the Sign Blanks pending final approval of the Chairman after the Chairman and the County Attorney look over the bid.
AUDITS
Mr. Watkins informed the Board he had sent a letter to all CPA firms in Lake County and to those CPA firms which are interested in performing the audits for the Board and the Clerk.
Discussion occurred.
Commr. Carson made the motion, seconded by Commr. Deems to negotiate with the two local accounting firms and enter into a contract with the County.
Discussion continued.
It was the feeling of the Board to interview the two local firms at a Special Meeting on August 28, 1979.
Commr. Carson withdrew his motion and Commr. Deems withdrew his second.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following budget transfers:
GENERAL REVENUE FUND
Board of County Commissioners
Transfer $5,800.00 from account number 001-511-1-00-01-010-999 Contingency
to account numbers 001-511-1-00-01-010-110, "Salaries" ($4,635.00), 001-511-1-00-01-010-210, "Social Security Matching" ($285.00), 001-511-1-00-01-010-220, "Retirement" ($422.00), 001-511-1- 00-01-010-230, "Health Insurance" ($115.00), 001-511-1-00-01-010-240, "Workmen's Compensation" ($343.00).
Reason: Provide budget line items for new position, Public Works Coordinator.
Clerk of Circuit Court
Transfer $300.00 from account number 001-516-1-00-02-100-440, "Rental and Leases"
to account number 001-516-1-00-02-100-462, "Equipment Maintenance."
Reason: Over expended.
Elections
Transfer $15,500.00 from account number 001-519-1-00-12-020-640, "Equipment"
to account number 001-519-1-00-12-010-640, "Equipment."
Reason: Interdepartmental transfer.
Personnel
Transfer $7,129.00 from account number 001-511-1-00-01-010-999, Contingency
to account numbers 001-513-1-00-14-000-120, "Salaries" ($5,589.00), 001-513-1-00-14-000-210, "Social Security Matching" ($330.00), 001-513-1-00-14-000-220, "Retirement" ($503.00), 001-513-1- 00-14-000-230, "Health Insurance" ($707.00).
Reason: Provide funding for two new positions approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
Transfer $300.00 from account number 001-513-1-00-14-000-340, "Contracted Services"
to account numbers 001-513-1-00-14-000-495, "Advertising" ($200.00), 001-513-1-00-14-000-510, "Office Supplies" ($50.00), and 001-513-1-00-14-000-462, "Equipment Maintenance" ($50.00).
Transfer $100.00 from account number 001-513-1-00-14-000-315, "Other Professional Services"
to account number 001-513-1-00-14-000-462, "Equipment Maintenance."
Reason: Over expended.
Transfer $300.00 from account number 001-513-1-00-14-000-640, "Equipment"
to account number 001-513-1-00-14-000-462, "Equipment Maintenance."
Reason: Purchase maintenance agreement for Savin copier.
Purchasing
Transfer $200.00 from account number 001-513-1-00-15-010-463, "Building Maintenance"
to account number 001-513-1-00-15-010-430, "Utilities."
Reason: Underestimated fuel adjustment charges.
Building Department
Transfer $1,750.00 from account number 001-524-1-00-18-030-120, "Salaries"
to account number 001-524-1-00-18-030-340, "Contractual Services."
Reason: Under budgeted.
Pollution Control
Transfer $100.00 from account number 001-537-1-00-46-000-523, "Chemicals"
to account number 001-537-1-00-46-000-400, "Travel."
Reason: Additional unanticipated travel.
Transfer $400.00 from account number 001-537-1-00-46-000-523, "Chemicals"
to account number 001-537-1-00-46-000-526, "Lab Supplies."
Reason: Wrong description.
Circuit Court
Transfer $100.00 from account number 001-516-1-00-52-030-510, "Office Supplies"
to account number 001-5161-00-52-030-462, Equipment Maintenance."
Reason: Over expended.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the payment of warrants 944 through 1183 for the following accounts:
CETA TITLE II D CETA TITLE VI, Projects
CETA TITLE IV Summer Youth CETA TITLE I
CETA ADMINISTRATIVE CETA TITLE III
Section 8 General Revenue
Emergency Medical Services County Transportation Trust
Northeast Ambulance Northwest Ambulance
DWI State Aquatic Weed
Fine & Forfeiture
INDIGENTS
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Indigents:
ADD: Leesburg Family Medicine for Sandra Adams....$50.00
ADD: George Mays for Emma Lou Smith.....................$70.00
ADD: William Wiatroski, Jr. for Willis Dewberry........$50.00
CANCEL: Keith Shamrock for Terri Woliver...............$60.00
ROAD CLOSING - MONTA VISTA PARK FARMS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board postponed the Monta Vista Park Farms road vacation until September 18, 1979, 2:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible.
ROAD CLOSING - SIXTH STREET IN ASTOR
It was noted the proper proof of publication was on hand and had appeared in the August 1 and 8, 1979, editions of the Tavares Lake County Citizen.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board vacated the street as follows, subject to Mr. Houck granting the County a 25 foot easement:
Sixth Street in the recorded plat of Astor, recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 24, Public Records of Lake County, Florida, from Highway 40 on the North and Ann Street on the South.
ROAD CLOSINGS - PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Morse and Parker to advertise to vacate alleyways in Paisley Subdivision.
ROAD CLOSINGS - PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE
Mr. Hugh Davis, attorney representing the petitioner, 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 approved for Velma J. Elmore and Joe R. Busbee to advertise to vacate Poinsettia Street in Lake King Gardens Subdivision.
SUBDIVISIONS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ESCROW
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to release the sum of $1,300.00, plus interest, to Prickett Propertities, Inc. from The Meadow Subdivision escrow account.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/CONTRACT & AGREEMENTS
Mr. Robert Vason, attorney representing Mr. Maxwell, presented an agreement in regards to Mr. Maxwell's drainage problem. It was the feeling of the Board that item #4 on the agreement needed to be reworded and be brought before the Board at a later date.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved partial payment to Leecon, Inc., for CR 561 in the amount of $4,772.37.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, authorization was given for partial payment to Superior Asphalt Co., Inc., for Project #253, C-44A in the amount of $26,864.46.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, authorization was given for partial payment to Superior Asphalt Co., Inc., for Project #25l, Colmar and Walton Heath Road in the amount of $22,083.75.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, authorization was given for partial payment to Leecon, Inc., for Project #250, C-437 Widening and Resurfacing, in the amount of $16,832.54.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, authorization was given for partial payment to Asphalt Pavers, Inc., for Project #252, County Wide Resurfacing, in the amount of $92,000.00.
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:
#1346, all but 33 ft. from centerline of Dewey Street in City of Eustis.
# 946, all but 30 ft. from centerline of Osceola Street in City of Minneola.
# 657, all but 25 ft. from centerline of Alma in City of Lady Lake.
#1824, all but 25 ft. from centerline of Tecumseh Avenue and 12-l/2 ft. from centerline of Scenic Street in City of Leesburg.
#1962, all but 33 ft. from centerline of Picciola Road.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the execution of Change Order No. 1 for Project #253, Widening and Resurfacing, to Superior Asphalt Co., Inc., in the amount of $2,390.00.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the repair of Marjorie Street in Spring Lake for Albert Morley on a one-time maintenance at a cost of $75.00.
COUNTY EMPLOYEES/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved a salary increase for John McGuire, Sign Maintenance Worker, to $7,300.00 per year.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
The Board authorized Mr. Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, to negotiate with the U. S. Forestry Service concerning the concept of accepting roughly 3-l/2 miles of road in return for them giving us a clay pit.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/CONTRACTS & AGREEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board granted the Public Works Department permission to negotiate with U. S. Forestry Service for an easement to the Altoon Cemetery. The motion also authorized the County Attorney to draw an Interlocal Agreement between Lake County and Marion County.
SIGNS/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the installation of a "No Parking" sign to be placed in front of Mr. Red Carr's house on Silver Lake Drive.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the readvertising of Project #255, C-25A Resurface and C-466A Widen and Resurface.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/PETITIONS
Mr. Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, informed the Board he had received a petition from residents requesting the paving of DR 3-2255A and DR 3-2257.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board declared an emergency and authorized Mr. Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, to negotiate with the City of Leesburg to put up lights at the Leesburg Middle School.
Commr. Burhans was not present for the vote.
LICENSES & PERMITS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried, the Board approved the following Utility and Driveway permits:
PERMIT # PERMITTEE PURPOSE ROAD #
3-421 Sumter Electric Co-op, Inc. Electric Distribution Line C-46A
3-425 City of Mt. Dora Sanitary Sewer 4-4581
2-426 Mid Florida Development Ltd. Force Main 2-3312
2062 Florida Telephone Corporation Buried Cable 4-4488
2069 Florida Telephone Corporation Buried Cable 2-2704
2070 Florida Telephone Corporation Buried Cable 3-1146
2071 Florida Telephone Corporation Buried Cable S-439
2072 Florida Telephone Corporation CXR Site 2-1604
2073 Florida Telephone Corporation Buried Cable 4-4767
2074 Florida Telephone Corporation Buried Cable 1-7212
2075 Florida Telephone Corporation Buried Cable 1-4928
2076 Florida Telephone Corporation Buried Cable 3-0739
2077 Florida Telephone Corporation Buried Cable 1-570
2078 Florida Telephone Corporation Buried Cable 2-3216
DRIVEWAY PERMITS
ROAD #
1-566 H. P. Gjerseth 1-5033
1-567 Mark Hanson 1-5032A
1-568 Glenn M. Parker 1-6404
l-569 Ted Love 1-5915
4-570 Matsche Construction Company C-450
1-571 Hungerford Homes, Inc. 1-3875
5-572 John R. Whitt 5-9790E
5-573 Michael Stensrud 5-6564
4-574 Michael Stensrud 4-4260
4-575 Claude E. Vance 46-A
5-576 J. C. Shelton, Jr. 5-7961
3-577 Harold Storm C-455
1-578 Armand L. Leisard 1-6404
1-579 M atsche Construction Company 1-5814A
1-580 Frank L. Adams 1-6412
2-581 Habitation Designed Construction Company 2-3511
3-582 Harold Hinman 3-3259
3-583 Harold Hinman 3-3259
3-584 Matsche Construction Company C-452
5-585 Howey Fill Service C-450
1-586 Andrew Lenhardt 1-4832
1-587 Chuck Welch 1-5814
1-588 Landura Corporation 1-4620
4-589 All State Homes Off of S-46
1-590 Armand L. Leisard 1-6205
5-591 Jean M. Gilbert C-439
3-592 Jack Little N. Sunset Terrace
1-593 Harold F. Holland 2-3311
1-594 Harley Terrand 1-7407
4-595 Judith C. Bracco Void on State Road
1-596 West-Ron, Inc. 1-5814A
1-597 Robert Golstein 1-5032A
5-598 Bobby E. Downey 5-8589
1-598AChuck Welch 1-5915
5-599 Patricia A. Sykes 5-7961
4-600 Mt . Plymouth Vol. Fire Department 4-4388A
Commr. Carson abstained from voting because he is a member of the Board of Directors of the Florida Telephone Corporation.
Commr. Burhans was not present for the vote.
COUNTY EMPLOYEES/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Discussion was held regarding the filling of the Public Works Coordinator position.
Mr. Mike Willett , Development & Public Works Director, recommend Mr. Ben Benedum for the position.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Comrnr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board appointed Mr. Ben Benedum as Public Works Coordinator at a salary of $23,000.00 per year.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Public Works Department to fill the holes on Ward Street on a one-time maintenance basis.
SEWER TREATMENT PLANTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the sewage treatment plant and effluent disposal area location for Baywood Condominiums, located in the Lake Saunders area, west of Hwy 19-A.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the sewage treatment plant and effluent disposal area location for the Migrant Housing Center, located in south Lake County, l/2 mile east of Hwy 27, and 1-1/2 miles north of Hwy 192.
COUNTY EMPLOYEES/CETA
At this time Commr. Windram read a letter of resignation from Mr. Harry Spooner, Director of Manpower Planning, to be effective August 31, 1979.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board accepted Mr. Spooner's resignation and authorized the County Attorney to draw up a Resolution of Appreciation.
CONTRACTS & AGREEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, signature authorization was given for the Chairman to sign the agreement between Lake County and the Florida Highway Patrol, regarding the five radar guns, pending the completion of the agreement by the County Attorney.
TAX COLLECTOR
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, signature authorization was given for the Chairman to sign a moratorium for thirty (30) days against the issuance of psychologist licenses, with the exception of those who have been previously licensed in that field and need to renew their license or need to take out a license from this County.
COUNTY EMPLOYEES/ATTORNEYS/GRIEVANCES
At this time Mr. Augustine Benitez appeared before the Board, representing Mr. Jack Duecker, and asked that he be reinstated as a County employee.
Mr. Benitez informed the Board Mr. Duecker felt he had been demoted from Crew Leader to Crew Member as a result of his Supervisor's dislike of him. Mr. Duecker was quoted as telling his Supervisor, Mr. Bud Boyce, to go "Fuck Yourself." It was also stated Mr. Boyce had been heard saying the words "Damn" and "Son of Bitch", which were directed at Mr. Duecker. Mr. Benitez further stated Mr. Boyce had threatened Mr. Duecker with physical violence.
At this time Mr. Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney, appeared before the Board on behalf of the County. Mr. Ford stated he felt Mr. Duecker's action was gross insubordination. He further stated there was not any mention of what happened to Mr. Boyce, the Supervisor. Mr. Ford recommended the Board uphold the Hearing Examiners' recommendation to terminate Mr. Duecker on the grounds of gross insubordination.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the recommendation of the County Attorney and upheld the Hearing Examiners' decision regarding the termination of Mr. Jack Duecker.
There being no further business to be brought before the Board, adjournment was at 4:30 P.M.
Thomas J. Windram, Chairman
James C. Watkins, Clerk