A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SEPTEMBER 4, 1979
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, September 4, 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; James R. Carson, Jr.; Glenn Y. Middleton; and Glenn C. Burhans. Others present were: James C. Watkins, Clerk; Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; and Pat Goetzen, Deputy Clerk.
The Invocation was given by Mr. Watkins and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Carson.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of August 21, 1979 as corrected.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of August 28, 1979, Special Budget Session, as amended.
TRAVEL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PERSONNEL
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved educational assistance for Sherry Puckett, Assistant Personnel Director, to attend a Personnel Management Course in the evenings at Lake-Sumter Community College. Costs of approximately $60.90.
The motion also included educational assistance for Sandra Casburn, Code Enforcement Officer, to attend a course in Introduction to Criminal Investigation at Lake-Sumter Community College. The cost is unknown at this time but Mr. Porter, Personnel Director, feels it will be approximately the same as the Personnel Management Course.
COUNTY EMPLOYEES/WELFARE DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans, the Board approved the position of a clerical secretary to work under the direction of Myra Smith, Welfare Department, at a starting salary of $6,448.00 or the basis of the new minimum wage as of January 1, 1980, with a raise at the end of the probationary period to $6,800.00, providing the employee is placed on permanent payroll.
This position is subject to Section 8 funding being available.
COUNTY EMPLOYEES
Discussion occurred concerning salary increases for County employees who are on probation. It was Mr. Porter's recommendation that increases not be given until the probationary period has been completed.
The Board instructed Mr. Porter to prepare a list of minimum salaries for all County positions for their review.
CETA
Mr. Porter advised the Board he had received a letter from Mr. Slaughter, Tallahassee, stating a freeze has been imposed by the Regional Office in Atlanta on hiring of CETA employees. The freeze was imposed due to the anticipation of a reduction in funding for the following year. Freeze to be in effect for approximately one and one half months.
TRAVEL/VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel in the amount of $443.01, for Obie Brown, Veterans Officer, to attend a County Service Officers Training Course in St. Petersburg, September 16 through September 25, 1979.
TRAVEL/AQUATIC WEED/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel in the amount of $120.00 for Phil Yoder, Director, to attend the Aquatic Weed Conference in Tallahassee, September 24 through September 26, 1979.
MAINTENANCE
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Gene Dixon, Maintenance, to obtain costs estimates for the following repairs to the Community Building at Ferndale by Herb Dudgeon, Building Official:
1) Paint exterior - (walls after cracks sealed).
2) Wood trim - brown (less problem with wasps, etc.)
3) Paint interior walls.
4) Put threshold - (bumper type) under front door.
5) Have reputable roofer check roof for leaks in area where kitchen joins old part. (Shows sign of leaking.)
COMMUNICATIONS
At this time, Mr. Tom Ward, St. Augustine, made a presentation to the Board concerning the topic "Urban- Industrial Resource Recovery Parks." Discussion occurred concerning the recovery and use of materials and energy from municipal solid waste.
COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Cleo M. Grubbs, Division of Forestry, appeared before the Board to request the Board acknowledge a new ruling from the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Forestry, which declares the necessity of regulating the maintenance of railroad rights-of-way through areas in or near forest, grass, woods, wild lands or marshes, which contribute to the occurrence of wildfires.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board adopted the map, made a part of the Minutes as "Attachment A," showing the area of significance to the Board as beginning 150' West of Mile Post #771 (Leesburg) and runs to the Sumter County line.
A copy of the Minutes to be sent to Mr. Grubbs at 1306 Peters Drive, Leesburg, Florida 32748.
COUNTY PROPERTY
Commr. Windram presented a request made by Mr. Stanley Rozier, Mount Dora, to purchase a parcel of property owned by Lake County, described as:
E 45' of Lot A, Block 4, Saddler's Subdivision, Mount Dora
The request was referred to the Public Works Department to be reviewed.
COMMUNICATIONS/LICENSES & PERMITS
Commr. Windram read a letter to the Board from Gene Pekarik, Ph.D., Coordinator, Consultation and Education Research and Evaluation, Lake Sumter Community Mental Health Center, expressing his strong support of the proposed ordinance to regulate the licensing of psychologists in Lake County.
Dr. Pekarik mentioned one modification might be considered to add a standard examination for those eligible for licensure. The Board referred the letter to Mr. Ford, County Attorney, for further review and consideration.
MUNICIPALITIES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the City of Leesburg to purchase the materials necessary to install a light on Dixie Avenue in the vicinity of Middle School East. It was suggested as a part of the motion that the City of Leesburg work through the County Purchasing Department to purchase the materials. The County Attorney was also instructed to draw up an Interlocal Agreement.
COMMUNICATIONS
Commr. Windram read a letter from the Department of Transportation requesting action be taken to void the dedication of the Tavares Recreation Park on Lake Eustis from the Trustees of the Internal Improvement Fund to the Department of Transportation in favor of a dedication from the Trustees to Lake County.
The Board referred the letter to Mr. Ford, County Attorney, and Mr. Watkins, Clerk, for further consideration.
COMMUNICATIONS
Commr. Windram presented a letter from Mr. Ford, County Attorney, regarding Attorney General's Opinion 79-24, in which he ruled the County should not be paying the Medical Examiner for routine rape examinations.
Mr. Ford stated he and Mr. Watkins are working on the ruling and have arranged a meeting to further discuss the matter.
COMMUNICATIONS/MEETINGS
Commr. Windram advised the Board of the September 5 and 6, 1979, meeting of the Board of Governors, Southwest Florida Water Management District, Brooksville, Florida, at 9:30 A.M.
COMMUNICATIONS/COUNTY ATTORNEY
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board instructed Mr. Ford, County Attorney, to draw up standards and guidelines for prison guards employed by Lake County.
Discussion occurred regarding gun permits being issued to each guard only for the time employeed as a guard for the County. The Board referred the letter from Mr. Ford concerning this matter to the Insurance Committee regarding the bonding for gun permits.
It was also mentioned by Commr. Windram that the Sheriff had agreed to give firearms training to the guards.
BONDS/CONTRACTOR
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Contractor Bonds:
619-79 L. T. Brennand, Jr. (Plumbing)
1146-80 Rolland J. Atley dba Atley Electric
1803-79 Ben F. Williams (Air Conditioning)
1804-79 James H. English & Home Insulation Service
1805-79 Robert J. Campion (Electrical)
1807-79 Charles Gerald Wood (Carpentry)
1810-79 Michael Winchell (Residential Contractor)
1811-80 David Niblett dba Central Heating & Air
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Contractor Bond Cancellations:
167-74 John E. Cart
190-80 Paul J. Gosnell
1235-79 E. C. Cook dba E. C. Cook Mobile Home Cool Seal & Repair
1746-80 Richard Bartlett dba Bartlett Brothers Roofing Co., Inc. (Aluminum)
BONDS/GUN PERMIITS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following gun permits:
Alice Joyce Castle William A. Wiseman
Daniel A. McClellan, Jr. Lovett Rena Woods
Edgar Revis Sandra Melanie Young
Edward H. Riddle
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the payment of warrants 1184 through 1428 for the following accounts:
DWI State II Mosquito
County Transportation Trust Fine & Forfeiture
General Revenue Section 8
Block Grant 201 Facilities
CETA Title I CETA Title II D
CETA Title III CETA Title VI Projects
CETA Summer Youth CETA Administrative
Road & Bridge Special Assessment
INDIGENTS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment for the following Indigents:
ADD: Edward Badley for Timothy Scott Ganczy............$75.00
ADD: Brannon's Rentals for Athacondis Osterhout.........$40.00
CANCEL: Marietta Motel for Carrie Oakley..........$40.00
CANCEL: Marvin Duecker for Jack Duecker.........$50.00
CANCEL: J. F. Duecker for Jack Duecker..............$38.00
CANCEL: Denise Helms for Marian Vurpillot.......$50.00
BONDS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhan and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the Bond for Member, District Board of Trustees, Lake-Sumter Community College for Dr. Jimmy Ray Peacock.
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the August 3, 10, 17 and 24, 1979, Traffic Criminal Distribution of Revenue Reports.
LANDFILL
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign a letter to HRS stating Mike Willett is the Director of the Landfill Department.
BUDGET/LANDFILL
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Chairman to sign the tentative budget for the Lake County Landfill.
COUNTY PROPERTY
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following items to be deleted from the County's fixed assets:
PROPERTY # ITEM REASON
1676 Thayer Coggin Chair Junked
3614 Master Heater Junked
4347 Glass Electrode Junked
4528 Air Conditioner Junked
4958 Space Heater Junked
5128 Drafting Stool Junked
5424 Dragline Mats (4) Junked
5598 Vacuum Cleaner Junked
6208 Traffic/Counter Stolen
7008 Tape Recorder Traded in
COMMUNICATIONS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved to issue a commitment and approval for the Lake County Family Health Council to use the County's Clermont facility as a certified public expenditure of $2,400.00 for the fiscal year 1979-1980, subject to approval of the Health Department.
AUDITS/MEETINGS
Discussion was held regarding a letter from the Committee on Community Affairs giving notice of a meeting to be held on Monday, September 10, 1979, in Tallahassee, to allow the Commissioners an opportunity to testify concerning Chapter 79- 183, Laws of Florida (House Bill 1046) which requires counties to provide an independent financial audit of their accounts.
The Board’s representatives will be Commr. James R. Carson, Jr. and Mr. Ford, County Attorney.
FUNDS/TRANSFERS-CETA
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following budget transfers:
ACCOUNT NUMBER TITLE INCREASE DECREASE
TITLE I
140-551-1-00-24-010-120 Salaries $300.00
140-551-1-00-24-010-250 Unemployment Comp. 150.00
140-551-1-00-24-020-400 Travel 1,000.00
140-551-1-00-24-010-210 Social Security Matching 660.00
140-551-1-00-24-030-525 Teaching Aids & Supplies 200.00
140-551-1-00-24-010-499 Other Misc. Expense 11,520.00
140-551-1-00-24-020-315 Other Professional Serv. 1,000.00
140-551-1-00-24-020-349 Other Contractual Serv. 746.00
140-551-1-00-24-010-499 Other Misc. Expense 500.00
140-551-1-00-24-020-490 Other Chgs & Obligations 746.00
140-551-1-00-24-040-250 Unemployment Comp. 150.00
140-551-1-00-24-030-349 Other Contractual Serv. 3,200.00
140-551-1-00-24-050-120 Salaries 12,180.00
140-551-1-00-24-010-400 Travel 700.00
140-551-1-00-24-010-440 Rentals & Leases 900.00
140-551-1-00-24-030-120 Salaries 3,000.00
TITLE III
143-551-1-00-24-010-120 Regular Salaries 4,045.00
143-551-1-00-24-010-210 Social Security Matching 250.00
143-551-1-00-24-010-220 Retirement 362.00
143-551-1-00-24-010-230 Life & Health Ins. 492.00
143-551-1-00-24-010-240 Workmen's Comp. 954.00
143-551-1-00-24-010-340 Contractual Services 2,526.00
143-551-1-00-24-010-400 Travel 1,543.00
143-551-1-00-24-010-410 Communications 873.00
143-551-1-00-24-010-441 Rental of Equipment 256.00
143-551-1-00-24-010-443 Building Rentals 870.00
143-551-1-00-24-010-495 Advertising 250.00
143-551-1-00-24-010-499 Other Misc. Expenses 706.00
143-551-1-00-24-010-510 Office Supplies 1,933.00
143-551-1-00-24-020-349 Other Serv. (Child Care) 1,000.00
143-551-1-00-24-050-120 Salaries 14,360.00
143-551-1-00-24-040-120 Salaries 300.00
TITLE II
142-551-1-00-24-060-120 Salaries $21,307.00
142-551-1-00-24-060-210 Social Security Matching 1,186.00
142-551-1-00-24-060-220 Retirement Contribution 1,262.00
142-551-1-00-24-060-230 Life & Health Ins. 220.00
142-551-1-00-24-060-240 Workmen's Compensation 799.00
142-551-1-00-24-060-400 Travel 35.00
142-551-l-00-24-060-465 Uniforms 232.00
142-551-l-00-24-060-525 Teaching Aids $1,061.00
142-551-1-00-24-050-120 Salaries 23,980.00
TITLE VI PROJECTS
145-551-1-00-24-020-400 Travel 2,000.00
145-551-1-00-24-020-120 Salaries 2,000.00
TITLE IV SUMMER YOUTH
146-551-1-00-24-010-240 Workmen's Compensation 2.00
146-551-1-00-24-010-240 Workmen's Compensation 47.00
146-551-1-00-24-010-210 Social Security Matching 19.00
146-551-1-00-24-010-220 Retirement 28.00
ADMINISTRATION FUND
148-551-1-00-24-050-120 Salaries 142,770.00
148-551-1-00-24-010-120 Salaries 50,523.00
148-551-1-00-24-010-210 Social Security Matching 1,515.00
148-551-1-00-24-010-220 Retirement 2,136.00
148-551-1-00-24-010-230 Insurance 1,603.00
148-551-1-00-24-010-240 Workmen's Compensation 1,253.00
148-551-1-00-24-010-340 Contractual Services 2,090.00
148-551-1-00-24-010-400 Travel 4,681.00
148-551-1-00-24-010-430 Utilities 600.00
148-551-1-00-24-010-410 Communications 3,127.00
148-551-1-00-24-010-441 Rental of Equipment 330.00
148-551-1-00-24-010-443 Building Rentals 888.00
148-551-1-00-24-010-444 Classroom Rentals 1,868.00
148-551-1-00-24-010-495 Advertising 2,500.00
148-551-1-00-24-010-499 Other Misc. Expenses 67,966.00
148-551-1-00-24-010-540 Dues & Subscriptions 400.00
148-551-1-00-24-010-510 Office Supplies 5,726.00
RESOLUTION/AUDITS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign the Resolution requesting the Legislature of the State of Florida to modify or eliminate the provision that would cost the local counties substantial funds for independent audits and request the Legislature to extend the date of the Act for one full year or fund the cost to the counties.
RECESS AND REASSEMBLY
At 11:35 A.M. the Board recessed and reconvened at 11:40 A.M.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT/SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved to grandfather in subdivision lots as enumerated by the Director of Development and Public Works under the conditions and circumstances described and discussed at this meeting.
Reverend Portier, Leesburg, was present to speak for Beatrice Brankley, owner of the property.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for waiver of improvement requirements and plan requirements of the Subdivision Regulations - Section 62, for Oliver E. Hook, District #4, Case #13-79.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for waiver of improvement requirements and plan requirements of the Subdivision Regulations - Section 62, for Donald L. McNeal, Emeralda Island Area - District #5, Case #14-79.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for waiver of improvement requirements and plan requirements of the Subdivision Regulations - Section 62, for Ivan L. Hill - Emeralda Island Area -District 5- Case #15.
BONDS/ MOBILE HOME, RENEWAL
On a motion by Commr. Burhans seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of James B. D. Paynter, 1 Emeralda Island Area, District #5, for a one (1) year extension to his existing Agreement, to live in his existing mobile home while he finishes his conventional dwelling. It is understood Mr. Paynter 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.
BONDS/MOBILE HOME
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Grady Justus, Leesburg 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.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign a letter indicating review of the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Leesburg.
TRAVEL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BUILDING DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for C. W. McCauslin, Deputy Building Official, to attend the Annual Research and Education Meeting of the Southern Building Code Congress International in Atlanta, Georgia, October 13 through 18, 1979.
COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. William Coburn, Ferndale, appeared before the Board to request the paving of Fernloop Road. After discussion, the Board advised Mr. Coburn his request would be referred to the Public Works Department to be reviewed.
COUNTY EMPLOYEES/DEVELOPMENT & PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved to appoint Charlie Daniels as Road Superintendent at a salary of $14,000.00 a year and move Bill Shumaker from Construction Inspector to Area Maintenance Supervisor, District 1, at the same salary he is now receiving.
RECESS AND 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 Violations.
CODE VIOLATIONS
PUBLIC HEARING ZV 79-119 - Mr. John Baker
No one was present to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. Baker in violation and granted him 30 days to comply.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV 79-120 - Mr. Al Jaite
No one was present to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson, and carried, unanimously, the Board declared Mr. Jaite in violation and granted him 30 days in which to comply.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV 79-126 - Grace Freewill Baptist Church
No one was present to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board postponed this case for 30 days to allow the members sufficient time to move the mobile home across the street.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV 79-127 - Mr. Elwood R. Ickler
No one was present to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. Ickler in violation and granted him 10 days in which to comply.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV 79-129 - Mrs. Cora Kennedy
No one was present to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mrs. Kennedy in violation and granted her 15 days to comply.
TRAVEL/ACCOUNTS REFUSED/AGRICULTURE CENTER
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request for Mr. Haddox, Agricultural Extension Director, to attend the 64th Annual Meeting of the National Association of County Agents September 28 through October 5, 1979, at a cost of $617.00.
The Board instructed the Clerk to write a letter to Mr. Haddox explaining the Board did not feel the travel to be justifiable within the budget at this time.
COMMUNICATIONS
Two residents from the Sorrento area appeared before the Board to issue a complaint regarding parking on the street, rather than in designated parking lots, by the members of the Grace Freewill Baptist Church. The Board advised the residents that the Code Enforcement Officer would investigate the complaint.
EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL
Commr. Windram stated he had received a letter from the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council (ECFRPC) advising the Board that authorization had been given to establish an advisory committee to assist in the preparation of the Areawide Housing Opportunity Plan (AHOP). The ECFRPC requested the Board submit nominees for this committee.
The Board appointed Commr. James R. Carson, Jr., as a nominee and directed Commr. Carson to consult with Mike Willett, Director of Development and Public Works, to select a member of his staff to
BUDGETS
Discussion occurred regarding the dates to be set for hearings on the Black Boarder Ads to be run for the Northwest Ambulance District.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board set the date of September 18, 1979, at 5:05 P.M. for the Public Hearing regarding the increase of millage for the Northwest Ambulance District, with the proper advertisements to be made by the Clerk.
The motion also included a hearing on the 25th day of September, 1979, beginning at 2:00 P.M. for discussion of salary increases for Department Heads and merit increases for County employees; 3:00 P.M. final budget hearing for the 1979-1980 fiscal year; and 5:00 P.M. for the final hearing concerning the Black Boarder Ad for the Northwest Ambulance District.
All meetings to be held in the Lake County Board of County Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Tavares, Florida.
COUNTY EMPLOYEES
Discussion occurred regarding salary increases for Department Heads and merit increases for County employees. The Board instructed each Department Head to submit recommendations for merit increases to Mr. Porter, Personnel Director. Mr. Porter is to prepare a list of last years salary figures for each Department Head. The requested information is to be presented to the Board at 10:00 A.M. on the 25th day of September, 1979.
COMMUNICATIONS
The Board instructed the Clerk to write a letter to the State of Florida, Department of Agriculture, to advise that Lake County does not intend to hire a new County Agricultural Agent at the same salary level as Mr. Haddox is presently receiving.
JAIL
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, suggested the Board have an architect look at the jail window from which several escapes have recently been made to consider the possibility of bars being placed over it.
The Board feels the expenditure has been approved and the matter should be handled by the Sheriff.
Mr. Ford will meet with Neal Huebsch, Attorney for the Sheriff, to discuss the matter further.
There being no further business to bring to the attention of the Board, adjournment was at 4:00 P.M.
Thomas J. Windram, Chairman
James C. Watkins, Clerk