A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

SEPTEMBER 11, 1979

            The Lake County Board of County Commissioners convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, September 11, 1979, at 9:00 A.M. in the Board of County Commissioners' Meeting Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida. Present were: Thomas J. Windram, Chairman; James R. Carson, Jr.; C. A. "Lex" Deems; 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. Deems.

            TRAVEL

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Jackson Haddox, Agricultural Extension Director, to travel to Rapid City, South Dakota, at his own expense, September 28, 1979, through October 5, 1979, to attend the 64th Annual Meeting of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents.

            FUNDS-TRANSFER

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Jackson Haddox, County Extension Director, to transfer funds from Maintenance Buildings & Grounds, Account #001-537-1-00-43-000-521 ($150.00) to Gas, Oil & Lubricants, Account #001-537-1-00-43-000-521 ($150.00).

            POLLUTION CONTROL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to reimburse Ted Wicks for tuition expense for the Summer Term 1979, Florida Central University, in the amount of $130.00.

            COMMUNICATIONS/DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

            Commr. Carson informed the Board of the need for additional telephone lines in the office of Disaster Preparedness during emergency situations. Commr. Carson suggested four (4) additional lines be placed on rotary with the existing lines in the office, under an agreement that the County would only be charged for the time the additional lines were actually in use.

            Commr. Carson has contacted the telephone company and is working with them to provide a solution to this problem.

            LIBRARIES

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board adopted the list of books, as prepared by the Library Board, to be declared surplus and disposed of in the proper manner.

            COMMUNICATIONS

            Commr. Windram informed the Board he had received a pamphlet published by the Bureau of Mines, United States Department of Interior, concerning the importance of sand and gravel industries in this country and to the construction industry. The pamphlet is available for review.

            EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL/

            ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment to the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council in the amount of $8,488.00 for the annual assessment for the Regional Planning Council's budget July 1, 1979, through June 30, 1980.

            ROADS-COUNTY, STATE

            Commr. Windram advised the Board of letters received from the Department of Transportation indicating the transfer of the following roads to the jurisdictional responsibility of Lake County: Section 11020, SR 33, from SR 50 to SR 25/US27, length of 13.509 miles and Section 11090, SR 561, from SR 25/US 27 to SR 19, length of 12.742 miles.

            COMMUNICATIONS

            Commr. Carson informed the Board of the Sunrise Benefit, sponsored by the Auxiliary of the Lake County Medical Society, to benefit the Sunrise Workshop. The event is to be held at the Mission Inn and Country Club, Saturday, September 29, 1979, beginning at 7:00 P.M.

            COMMUNICATIONS

            Commr. Middleton brought to the attention of the Board a complaint he received concerning Public Works' plan to move Bronson Road (a prescriptive road), in the Clermont area, to the right-of-way. Mr. Willett, Director of Development and Public Works, is reviewing the matter.

            MAINTENANCE

            Discussion occurred regarding the use of personal vehicles by Gene Dixon, Maintenance Supervisor, and staff for County work, and overtime compensation.

            Commr. Middleton stated Mr. Dixon did not feel the per diem and $0.17 per mile covered the expense. Mr. Watkins advised he had also discussed this matter with Mr. Dixon and stated he considered Mr. Dixon to be a technical employee and should be paid time and one half for any work exceeding the regular 40 hours per week and mileage at $0.17 per mile for use of a personal vehicle. Mr. Watkins said the matter had been handled this way in the past few months and he did not see any problem with it.

            COMMUNICATIONS

            Commr. Middleton informed the Board of a leak coming from the hot water heater on the fourth floor of the old Courthouse Building that did damage to files in the HRS office.

            Upon the recommendation of the Clerk, the Board directed Gene Dixon to cap off and remove any hot water heaters in the old building that are not being used.

            COMMUNICATIONS

            Mr. Karl Stats, Harris Road, appeared before the Board concerning a canal located behind his home. Mr. Stats wanted to know who has control of the canal. The Board directed Mr. Stats to see Jerry Grief, Planning Department, for assistance in this matter.

            BONDS-MOBILE HOME

            On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Harry L. Mantor, Jr. - 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.

            BONDS-MOBILE HOME

            On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board cancelled the mobile home bond for Alfred Stuckey, dated September 12, 1978, in that the temporary structure had been removed and conditions met.

            On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board cancelled the Agreement for Jackie Willis, as he no longer wishes to build the conventional structure.

            INVENTORY-SURPLUS

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following items to be deleted from the Fixed Assets Lists:

PROPERTY#             ITEM                          REASON

650                  Conference Chair                   Junked

721                  Smith Corona Typewriter       Stolen

1892                Air Compressor                      Junked

2008                Secretarial Chair                     Junked

2658                Steno Chair                             Junked

3610                Pressure Washer                     Junked

3802                1 Tape Recorder                     Junked

4199                Typewriter Desk                     Junked

4955                Space Heater                          Junked

5046                Combination Probe                 Junked

5783                Roots Blower                          Junked

            COUNTY DEPOSITORIES

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved notification to the State Board of Administration and the Department of Transportation that future wire transfers are to be made to the County Transportation Trust Fund bank account now located with the Citizens National Bank of Leesburg, rather than the Umatilla State Bank.

            FINANCE DEPARTMENT

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign the Statement of Assurances for the period of October 1, 1979 - September 30, 1980 for the Entitlement Period Eleven.

            JUDGES

            Mr. Watkins, Clerk, presented a letter from Judge Aulls concerning the new Circuit Judgeship for this circuit. That judge will be seated here in Lake County. Judge Aulls requested that a door be placed in the wall between Judge Daniel's secretary's office and to be occupied by the new judge's secretary for convenience in reaching the judge's chambers and the attorney's conference room, as well as for security reasons.

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for the door, upon approval by the Building Committee.

            COMMUNICATIONS

            Mr. Watkins, Clerk, presented a letter from Marian Newton, Secretary, Lake County Safety Council, who had received a letter from Mr. Richard Sutherland, requesting a four way stop be placed at the intersection of Griffin View Road and Gray’s Airport Road, east of Lady Lake. Mr. Sutherland's daughter was recently involved in an automobile accident at this intersection.

            Ms. Newton, requested that the Board contact Sgt. Duttenhaver of the Florida Highway Patrol for his input. The Board referred the letter to the Public Works Department for review and recommendations.

            BUDGETS

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Revenue and Expense Budgets for South Lake County Hospital District for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 1980.

            JAIL

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign Change Order No. 2, for Lake County Jail Renovation, in the amount of $4,710.00. This Change Order covers the refinishing of the Jail Crosswalk and the cleaning, caulking, and coating of the Tag and Tax Office, approved August 21, 1979.

            ORDINANCE

            At 10:00 A.M. the Chairman announced the advertised time had arrived for the Public Hearing regarding the consideration for adoption of an ordinance regulating the licensing of psychologists in Lake County. It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand and had appeared in the August 20 and 27, 1979, editions of the Leesburg/Commercial.

            At this time, the Board postponed the Public Hearing for five (5) minutes.

            Mrs. Eloise Fisher was present to speak on behalf of her husband, Dr. James Fisher, Eustis. Mrs. Fisher requested the Board include in the ordinance the provision to allow any person who possesses a current and valid license to practice psychology from another state be eligible for licensing in Lake County.

            Dr. Gene Pekarik, Ph.D., Lake-Sumter Community Mental Health Center, appeared before the Board in support of the ordinance.

             Dr. Finney, Lake-Sumter Community Mental Health Center, expressed her support for the ordinance and explained some of the problems and differences between Educational Psychology and Clinical Psychology.

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the ordinance was placed on the floor for its first and only reading.

            At this time Commr. Carson read the title of the ordinance as follows:

            AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE LICENSING OF PSYCHOLOGISTS INLAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING A DEFINITION OF THE PRACTICE OF PSYCHOLOGY; PROVIDING A LICENSING PROCEDURE, LICENSING FEE, AND A LAKE COUNTY PSYCHOLOGY LICENSE; PROVIDING MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL AND MINIMAL WORK EXPERIENCE STANDARDS; PROVIDING FOR LICENSING UNDER SPECIAL CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR EXEMPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR RENEWAL OF LICENSES; PROVIDING FOR STANDARDS TO REFUSE TO GRANT OR RENEW LICENSES, REVOCATION, SUSPENSION, REINSTATEMENT, AND CIVIL PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR POWERS TO ENJOIN VIOLATIONS, TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS AND INVESTIGATIONS; PROVIDING FOR DISPOSITION OF FEES; PROVIDING THAT NO OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE FOR THE PRACTICE OF PSYCHOLOGY SHALL ISSUE TO ANY PERSON UNTIL PROOF OF LAKE COUNTY PSYCHOLOGY LICENSE IS PRESENTED; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

            On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board moved the adoption of said Ordinance Number 1979-6, as read by title only, on its first and only reading.

            PLATS

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Plat of Royal Trails, Unit #2, for recording.

            CONTRACTS & AGREEMENTS & LEASES

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign the escrow agreement for Royal Trails, Unit #2, in the amount of $363,688.00, to disburse the funds as required.

            COMMUNICATIONS

            Commr. Windram read a letter from Mr. Carl Duncan, Attorney, requesting a resolution be adopted to establish speed limits on the waterways of Haines Creek between the eastern end of the seawall of property known as Mid-Florida Lakes and Burrell Dam, a canal located in Section 7, Township 23S, Range 26E, and a canal located in Section 36, Township 18S, Range 24E, opening into Lake Griffin.

            Upon the recommendation of Mr. Ford, County Attorney, the Board instructed Mr. Watkins, Clerk, to write to the Oklawaha Water Authority Board and ask if they concur with the speed limits requested by Mr. Duncan's letter and, if so, redraft the resolution accordingly.

            AUDITS/MEETINGS

            At this time, Commr. Carson and Mr. Ford reported to the Board on their attendance at the meeting of the Department of Community Affairs on Monday, September 10, 1979, regarding the audits required by Florida Law.

            Mr. Ford stated, from the information he received at the meeting, the audits would definitely be required regardless of who was responsible for the funding. Mr. Ford recommended the Board proceed with negotiations to select a CPA firm to perform the audits.

            RECESS AND REASSEMBLY

            At this time the Board recessed at 11:16 A.M. and reconvened at 11:23 A.M.

            POLLUTION CONTROL/SEWER TREATMENT PLANTS

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the Sunlake Development, sewage treatment plant and effluent disposal area location, including waiver of 100 feet setback requirement.

            Commr. Deems voted "No."

            RECESS AND REASSEMBLY

            The Board recessed at 11:35 A.M. for lunch at the Silver Lake County Club with the public and press invited on a Dutch treat basis. The Board reconvened at 2:00 P.M. for Rezoning.

            REZONING

            PUBLIC HEARING CUP #664-2 CUP in A - Lake Shephard Groves

            Mr. Charles Sunderman of Sunderman Groves was present to express his opposition to this rezoning request. He stated he owns groves in this area and did not feel it to be a suitable area for a ski school.

            Mr. Robert Duran was also present to express opposition to the request and Mr. Matt Rice of Groveland stated the remnants of the same ski school are still visible on the lake in his area after the Board denied the school there.

            Attorney Richard Langley was present to speak to the Board on behalf of the Ski School. Mr. Langley stated his company, Lake Shephard Groves, owns the property surrounding the north end of the lake which would be the location of the school.

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the Planning Commission's recommendation and granted the CUP.

            PUBLIC HEARING #73-79-1 RR to R-1-15 - Lakeview Terrace, Inc.

            Mr. Bill Mahan, Leesburg, was present to speak in support of the request.

            Mr. Steve Richey, Attorney, representing the Greater Sunnyside Property Owners Association, urged the Board to deny the request.

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the Planning Commission's recommendation and denied the rezoning without prejudice.

            PUBLIC HEARING CUP #343A-3 Amend CUP #343-3 in A - Bernard Sommers

            Mr. George Koroger and Mr. Bernard Sommers were present in favor of the requested CUP.

            On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved to amend CUP #343-3 in A to delete property.

            PUBLIC HEARING #72-79-3 A to C-2 or CP - Bernard Sommers

            Mr. George Koroger and Mr. Bernard Sommers were present in favor of the requested rezoning.

            On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board overturned the Planning Commission's recommendation for denial and granted rezoning from A to CP.

            PUBLIC HEARING #97-79-3 A to R-1-7 - John Blanchard

            No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.

            On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the withdrawal by the applicant.

            PUBLIC HEARING CUP #344A-3 Amend CUP in A - Edmond Glos

            No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.

            On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the Planning Commission's recommendation and approved the CUP in A.

            PUBLIC HEARING CUP #119A-3 Amend CUP - Dixie Asphalt Company

            Mr. Lane Hart, Jacksonville, a property owner near the location of the Dixie Asphalt Company, appeared before the Board to object to the request.

            On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved to amend the CUP to include asphalt plant, subject to Pollution Control's approval of the site and a site plan location.

            PUBLIC HEARING #92-79-3 R-1-7 to CP - Hoyt Franklin

            No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.

            On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board postponed this case until October 9, 1979, at 2:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible.

            PUBLIC HEARING CUP #672-3 CUP in A - Willie Warren

            No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.

            On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the Planning Commission's recommendation and denied the rezoning.

            PUBLIC HEARING #87-79-3 A to R-1-15 - William Mesmer

            No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.

            On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the Planning Commission's recommendation and approved rezoning from A to RE.

            PUBLIC HEARING #88-79-4 A to R-1-10 - Harry Mielke

            No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved rezoning from RR to R-1-10.

            PUBLIC HEARING #98-79-4 A to C-2 or CP - Stacey Pait

            No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.

            On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved rezoning from A to CP.

            PUBLIC HEARING #89-79-4 A to RR - Florida Western Properties

            No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and denied the request for rezoning.

            PUBLIC HEARING #82-79-4 A to RR - Fred Carl

            Mr. Fred Carl was present to object to the Planning Commission's recommendation of denial.

            Mr. C. M. Walker appeared before the Board in favor of the Planning Commission's recommendation of denial of this request.

            On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and denied the request for rezoning.

            PUBLIC HEARING #96-79-4 RR to A - P & Z Commission (Staff)

            No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the Planning Commission's recommendation and postponed this case until December 11, 1979, at 2:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible.

            PUBLIC HEARING #90-79-5 A to CP - Kenneth Seely

            No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the Planning Commission's recommendation and denied the rezoning.

            PUBLIC HEARING #85-79-5 RM to A - R. L. Langford

            No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission to postpone this case until December 11, 1979, at 2:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible.

            PUBLIC HEARING CUP #670-5 CUP in A - R. L. Langford

            No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.

            On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission to postpone this case until December 11, 1979, at 2:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible.

            PUBLIC HEARING #84-79-5 R-1-7 to MP - May Bros., Inc.

            No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the Planning Commission's recommendation and approved rezoning from R-1-7 to MP.

            PUBLIC HEARING #93-79-1 RMRP to RR - William Dixon

            No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board postponed this case until October 9, 1979, at 2:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible, due to an error in the advertisement.

            PUBLIC HEARING CUP #673-1 CUP in RR - William Dixon

            No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board postponed this case until October 9, 1979, at 2:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible, due to an error in the advertisement.

            PUBLIC HEARING #86-79-2 A to RP - Peggy Colley

            No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.

            On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the Planning Commission's recommendation and denied the rezoning.

            PUBLIC HEARING #95-79-2 R-1-7 to C-2 or CP - Esther Chaky

            No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.

            On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the Planning Commission's recommendation and approved the rezoning from R-1-7 to CP.

            PUBLIC HEARING #83-79-2 A to R-1-15 - Carol Panlilio

            No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.

            On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and denied the rezoning.

            PUBLIC HEARING #94-79-2 R-1-7 to R-1-5 - Glenn Gentry

            Mr. Roy Martin, Fort Myers, was present to discuss this case with the Board. Mr. Martin stated he was Mr. Gentry's son-in-law, and the request was made due to the possibility that he and his wife might have to move to this area to care for the Gentrys, and would like to be able to place a mobile home on this property.

            On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board overturned the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved rezoning from R-1-7 to R-1-5.

            PUBLIC HEARING #91-79-2 R-1-7 to C-1 or CP - Johnnie Griffin

            No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.

            On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved rezoning from R-1-7 to C-1.

            PUBLIC HEARING (No Number) Classification of Uses - Ealy Thompson

            Mr. Matt Rice was present and expressed his support for the request.

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Classification of Uses under paragraph 60.17 to include a winery under CUP.

            PUBLIC HEARING CUP #671-2 CUP in A - Ealy Thompson

            Mr. Richard Langley, Attorney, was present to object to the request.

            On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board accepted withdrawal of the application by Mr. Matt Rice, for the petitioner.

            RECESS AND REASSEMBLY

            At 4:12 P.M. the Board recessed until 4:20 P.M.

            CETA

            At this time the Board reviewed the list of CETA position priorities as drawn up by the Manpower Planning Board. The list consists of three (3) areas - Title II-D, Title VI Sustainment, and Title VI Projects.

            Mr. Porter stated funding is not available for all positions listed.

            Mr. Scott Brockman appeared on behalf of Camp Challenge, Easter Seals, who had originally requested four (4) positions be funded, of which only one position was funded according to the priority list. Mr. Brockman asked the Board to reconsider funding for the other three (3) positions originally requested.

            Mr. Porter stated the cities of Tavares and Eustis did not desire to participate in the CETA program this year.

            On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board moved to accept the list of position priorities as prepared by the Manpower Planning Board.

            CETA

            On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the use of the Expo Building by CETA for the Training Program.

            Mr. Porter stated he had checked all other facilities that would be large enough for 200 to 220 people involved in the program, but these facilities were already taken.

            The motion allows CETA to use the Expo Building at no charge.

            ZONING

            Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated he felt the Board could adopt a policy to allow all first time postponements of zoning cases, made by the Planning Commission, to be automatically postponed by the Board. He felt this would be helpful to all interested parties as well as the Board.

            The Board instructed Mr. Ford to draw up a policy concerning the postponements and present it to the Board at the next meeting.

            TRAVEL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

            On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board authorized travel for Mr. Ford, County Attorney, to attend the Conference of the State Association of County Commissioners in Pensacola, Florida, September 27, 28, and 29, 1979.

            TRAVEL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/FUNDS - TRANSFER

            On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Norma Showley, Acting Director of Purchasing, to attend the Public Purchasing Techniques Seminar in Tampa, September 20 and 21, 1979. Estimated cost is approximately $150.00.

            The motion also included the transfer of funds from the Office Supply Account to the Travel Account to cover the necessary expenditure.

            There being no further business to bring to the attention of the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 5:00 P.M.

Thomas J. Windram, Chairman

James C. Watkins, Clerk