A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SEPTEMBER 18, 1979
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, September 18, 1979, at 9:00 A.M. in the Board of County Commissioners' Meeting Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida. Commissioners 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 Mary Grover.
The Invocation was given by Mr. Watkins, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Burhans.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of September 4, 1979, as amended and corrected.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of September 11, 1979, as amended and corrected.
MOSQUITO CONTROL
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Chairman to sign a form stating Mr. Philip Yoder is the Director of Mosquito Control. The motion also approved the Mosquito Control Arthropod Control Budget.
CHECKS RECEIVED/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted a check from Florida Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company, in the amount of $124.80, in payment of damages to Property #6309, 1975 Chevrolet Chevette.
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the Chairman to sign the Anti-Recession Fiscal Assistance Special Report.
LICENSES & PERMITS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, upon the recommendation of the Leesburg Police Department and the State Attorney's Office, the Board revoked the gun permit for Ricky Lyons.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved for a new phone number to be placed in Room 424 in the State Attorney's Office.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CONTRACTS & AGREEMENTS/COURTHOUSE
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Finance Department and approved to pay Windale Associates, Inc., the amount of $5,841.84, on the Fire Alarm System, Old Courthouse.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/TAX COLLECTOR
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Thompson's Tile and Floorcovering to tile the Tag and Tax Office at a cost of $1,933.76.
NURSING HOME/REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Brooks, Brown & Shumaker to perform the Medicaid Cost Report for September 30, 1979, which is required by the State.
COUNTY PROPERTY
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following items to be deleted from the County's fixed assets:
PROPERTY # ITEM REASON
# 234 Adding Machine Junked
# 773 Gas Heater Junked
#1215 Copy Machine Stolen
#1813 Dentist Cabinet Junked
#2622 Side Arm Chair Junked
#3182 Remington Calculator Junked
#4297 Wood Typewriter Table Junked
#4326 Air Conditioner Junked
#4844 Automatic Washer Junked
#5482 Sony Transcriber Stolen
#5599 Vacuum Cleaner Transferred
#5859 GM Refrigerator Junked
#6016 Vacuum Cleaner Junked
FUNDS - TRANSFER
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following budget transfers:
GENERAL REVENUE FUND
ACCOUNT NUMBER TITLE INCREASE DECREASE
BD. OF CO. COMMISSIONERS
001-511-1-00-01-010-210 Social Security.........................$2,000.00
001-511-1-00-01-010-220 Retirement.................................3,000.00
001-511-1-00-01-010-230 Life Insurance...............................100.00
001-511-1-00-01-010-315 Other Professional.....................7,000.00
Services
001-511-1-00-01-010-320 Accounting Fees...........................................................$4,000.00
001-511-1-00-01-010-450 Insurance........................................................................8,100.00
SAFETY COUNCIL
001-529-1-00-01-060-120 Regular Salaries...........................840.00
001-529-1-00-01-060-210 Social Security...............................49.00
001-529-1-00-01-060-220 Retirement.....................................76.00
001-529-1-00-01-060-529 Misc Supplies...................................................................929.00
CLERK OF THE COURT
001-516-1-00-02-010-440 Rentals and Leases.............................................................825.00
001-516-1-00-02-010-462 Equipment Maintenance.............825.00
COUNTY ATTORNEY
001-514-1-00-04-000-312 Legal Services.......................15,000.00
001-514-1-00-01-010-999 Contingency..................................................................15,000.00
SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
001-519-1-00-12-010-240 Workmen's Comp................................................................25.00
001-519-1-00-12-010-440 Rentals & Leases.............................................................1,500.00
001-519-1-00-12-010-510 Office Supplies......................2,300.00
001-519-1-00-12-010-540 Books & Publications.................25.00
001-519-1-00-12-010-640 Equipment..........................................................................800.00
001-519-1-00-12-020-400 Travel.................................................................................400.00
001-519-1-00-12-020-410 Communications......................225.00
001-519-1-00-12-020-420 Transportation....................................................................450.00
001-519-1-00-12-020-430 Utility Services...................................................................200.00
001-519-1-00-12-020-440 Rental & Leases.......................825.00
PURCHASING
001-513-1-00-15-010-400 Travel......................................150.00
001-513-1-00-15-010-430 Utilities....................................250.00
001-513-1-00-15-010-120 Salaries...............................................................................400.00
ADMINISTRATIVE BLDGS.
001-519-1-00-16-000-230 Life Insurance......................1,400.00
001-519-1-00-16-000-240 Workmen's Comp...........................................................1,400.00
001-519-1-00-16-000-340 Contractual Services...............900.00
001-519-1-00-16-000-400 Travel......................................100.00
001-519-1-00-16-000-462 Equipment Maintenance......1,600.00
001-519-1-00-16-000-463 Building Maintenance..........3,200.00
001-519-1-00-16-000-529 Misc Supplies..........................300.00
001-519-1-00-16-000-640 Equipment............................8,700.00
001-511-1-00-01-010-999 Contingency..................................................................14,800.00
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
001-515-1-00-18-010-340 Contractual Services...........................................................500.00
001-515-1-00-18-010-462 Equipment Maintenance........200.00
001-515-1-00-18-010-521 Fuel & Lubricants..................300.00
ZONING DEPARTMENT
001-524-1-00-18-020-521 Fuel.......................................300.00
001-524-1-00-18-020-510 Office Supplies...................................................................300.00
COUNTY SERVICE OFFICER
001-553-1-00-20-000-120 Salaries...............................................................................385.00
001-553-1-00-20-000-210 Social Security......................200.00
001-553-1-00-20-000-220 Retirement.............................300.00
001-553-1-00-20-000-230 Life Insurance........................235.00
001-553-1-00-20-000-240 Workmen's Comp..............................................................350.00
SHERIFF
001-521-1-00-21-000-463 Building Maintenance......15,000.00
001-511-1-00-01-010-999 Contingency..................................................................15,000.00
MOSQUITO CONTROL
001-562-1-00-29-110-510 Office Supplies.......................25.00
001-562-1-00-29-110-520 Operating Supplies...............350.00
001-562-1-00-29-110-523 Chemicals...........................................................................375.00
AQUATIC WEED CONTROL
001-537-1-00-29-200-120 Salaries............................................................................1,000.00
001-537-1-00-29-200-230 Life Insurance.....................................................................325.00
001-537-1-00-29-200-521 Fuel.......................................100.00
001-537-1-00-29-200-523 Chemicals..........................1,200.00
001-537-1-00-29-200-529 Misc Supplies.........................25.00
WELFARE
001-564-1-00-30-310-430 Utility...................................100.00
001-564-1-00-30-310-463 Building Maintenance........................................................100.00
ANIMAL CONTROL
001-562-1-00-33-000-400 Travel..................................................................................150.00
001-562-1-00-33-000-430 Utilities................................................................................250.00
001-562-1-00-33-000-462 Equipment Maintenance......150.00
001-562-1-00-33-000-463 Building Maintenance..........100.00
001-562-1-00-33-000-521 Fuel.......................................350.00
001-562-1-00-33-000-522 Food & Dietary....................................................................200.00
NURSING HOME
001-562-1-00-37-000-340 Contractual Services..........9,000.00
001-562-1-00-37-000-315 Professional Services............400.00
001-562-1-00-37-000-510 Office Supplies.......................50.00
001-562-1-00-37-000-520 Operating Supplies...............600.00
001-562-1-00-37-000-522 Food & Dietary..................5,500.00
001-562-1-00-37-000-640 Equipment............................100.00
001-562-1-00-37-000-120 Salaries............................................................................6,000.00
001-562-1-00-37-000-220 Retirement.......................................................................1,000.00
001-562-1-00-37-000-240 Workmen's Comp............................................................1,800.00
001-511-1-00-01-010-999 Contingency.....................................................................6,850.00
SOIL CONSERVATION
001-537-1-00-44-000-410 Communications....................40.00
001-537-1-00-44-000-510 Office Supplies.....................................................................40.00
POLLUTION CONTROL
001-537-1-00-46-000-160 Special Boards....................................................................150.00
001-537-1-00-46-000-220 Retirement...........................800.00
001-537-1-00-46-000-230 Life Insurance.....................................................................800.00
001-537-1-00-46-000-410 Communications.................................................................100.00
001-537-1-00-46-000-462 Equipment Maintenance.....150.00
001-537-1-00-46-000-529 Misc Supplies......................100.00
CIRCUIT COURT
001-516-1-00-52-030-462 Equipment Maintenance......300.00
001-516-1-00-52-030-640 Equipment..........................................................................300.00
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND
ACCOUNT NUMBER TITLE INCREASE DECREASE
CLERK OF THE COURT
111-516-1-00-02-300-400 Travel.................................................................................200.00
111-516-1-00-02-300-462 Equipment Maintenance.....200.00
111-516-1-00-02-300-492 Witness Fees...................................................................5,000.00
111-516-1-00-02-300-510 Office Supplies.................2,000.00
111-516-1-00-02-300-640 Equipment.........................3,000.00
SHERIFF
111-521-1-00-21-000-818 Other Expenses................2,500.00
111-521-1-00-21-000-998 Contingency....................................................................2,500.00
MEDICAL EXAMINER
111-527-1-00-30-050-313 Toxicology Services.......2,000.00
111-527-1-00-30-050-315 Other Professional Services............................................2,000.00
STATES ATTORNEY
111-516-1-00-52-050-540 Books................................600.00
111-516-1-00-52-050-510 Office Supplies..................................................................600.00
STATE II MOSQUITO CONTROL
117-562-1-00-29-130-523 Chemicals.....................5,000.00
117-562-1-00-29-130-640 Equipment.......................100.00
117-562-1-00-29-130-440 Rentals & Leases............................................................5,100.00
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION TRUST
112-541-1-00-61-100-420 Transportation.................200.00
112-541-1-00-61-100-440 Rentals & Leases..........8,000.00
112-541-1-00-61-100-450 Insurance.........................................................................8,000.00
112-541-1-00-61-100-495 Advertising......................400.00
112-541-1-00-61-100-510 Office Supplies................150.00
112-541-1-00-61-100-521 Fuel & Lubricants.......35,000.00
112-541-1-00-61-100-529 Misc Supplies.....................................................................800.00
112-541-1-00-61-100-540 Books.................................50.00
112-541-1-00-61-100-999 Contingency...................................................................35,000.00
BLOCK GRANT FUND
126-554-1-00-18-460-120 Salaries.........................6,688.00
126-554-1-00-18-460-210 Social Security................410.00
126-554-1-00-18-460-220 Retirement......................609.00
126-554-1-00-18-460-240 Workmen's Comp...........684.00
126-554-1-00-18-460-524 Rehab. Materials.............................................................8,391.00
CETA TITLE I FUND
140-551-1-00-24-010-120 Salaries...............................................................................224.00
140-551-1-00-24-010-210 Social Security.....................................................................31.00
140-551-1-00-24-010-220 Retirement............................................................................47.00
140-551-1-00-24-010-340 Contractual Services...........................................................416.00
140-551-1-00-24-010-440 Rentals & Leases...........768.00
140-551-1-00-24-010-495 Advertising...........................................................................50.00
140-551-1-00-24-030-349 Other Contractual.......2,500.00
Services
140-551-1-00-24-030-290 Fringe Benefits................................................................1,500.00
140-551-1-00-24-030-525 Teaching Aids.................................................................1,000.00
CETA TITLE VI PROJECTS FUND
145-551-1-00-24-010-120 Salaries..............................................................................850.00
145-551-1-00-24-010-240 Workmen's Comp.........250.00
145-551-1-00-24-010-441 Equipment Rental...........50.00
145-551-1-00-24-010-495 Advertising...................150.00
145-551-1-00-24-010-499 Misc Expense..........12,050.00
145-551-1-00-24-020-120 Salaries.........................................................................12,050.00
145-551-1-00-24-020-400 Travel...........................400.00
CETA TITLE IV SUMMER YOUTH FUND
146-551-1-00-24-010-120 Salaries...............................................................................24.00
146-551-1-00-24-010-240 Workmen's Comp.........24.00
CETA ADMINISTRATION FUND
148-551-1-00-24-010-120 Salaries....................7,100.00
148-551-1-00-24-010-220 Retirement.....................................................................2,100.00
148-551-1-00-24-010-240 Workmen's Comp.............................................................400.00
148-551-1-00-24-010-340 Contractual Services.........................................................500.00
148-551-1-00-24-010-499 Misc Expense.................................................................4,000.00
148-551-1-00-24-010-540 Books................................................................................100.00
BONDS - CONTRACTOR
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Contractor Bonds:
1220-79 Larry Smith d/b/a Smith Drywall (Residential)
1268-80 James P. Senatore d/b/a Habitation Designs (General)
1499-80 Charles Holmes (Plumbing)
1666-79 Ross Paul d/b/a Nu-Way Plumbing (Plumbing)
1806-80 Kenneth Nesselrotte (Residential)
1809-80 Douglas Griffin (Roofing)
1812-79 Stephen H. Somerville (Mobile Home)
1813-79 Riley Henry Electric, Inc. (Electrical)
1814-80 Patrick O. Kelley (General)
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Contractor Bond Cancellations:
532-76 Ivy Broome
674-78 Roy Blankenship (Specialty Coating)
844-79 Marion B. Moore d/b/a Seminole Steel Co.
1323-80 Gordon L. Dake
1344-78 W. Lee Humphrey
1606-77 Jack Osborn (Swimming Pool)
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Contractor Bonds replacing Gulf American Fire & Casualty Company:
1381-80 Talmadge Etheredge d/b/a Bonfire Mobile Home Park
841-80 Bishop Broomfield
143-80 H. W. Bauschlicher
110-80 Eustis Roofing Co.
274-80 C. R. Keene d/b/a Keene Construction
914-80 C. B. Keene d/b/a Keene Construction
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of warrants 1429 through 1701 for the following accounts:
General Revenue Fine & Forfeiture Fund
County Transportation Trust Title II Antirecession
Northeast Ambulance Northwest Ambulance
D.W.I. Block Grant
Section 8 CETA Title I
CETA Title II CETA Title III
CETA Title IV, Summer Youth CETA Title VI Projects
CETA Admin.
INDIGENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment for the following Indigents:
ADD: J.M. & J.M. Interprise for Barbara Moyer...........$41.25
CANCEL: Leesburg Family Medicine for Sandra Adams.......$50.00
CANCEL: George Mays for Emma Lou Smith........................$70.00
CANCEL: William Wiatroski, Jr. for Willis Dewberry...........$50.00
CANCEL: Medic Home Health for Jeff Miller........................$45.00
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of a report pertaining to Juvenile Jail Sentences for the month of August, 1979.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the August 31, 1979, and the September 7, 1979, Traffic-Criminal Department Distribution of Revenue Reports.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Monthly Status Report for Youth Programs, Inc., for the period October 1, 1978, to August 31, 1979.
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the 1979-80 fiscal year budget for the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/COURTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved to pay the sum of $2,000.00 for the purpose of paying State Trial Witnesses, and Insolvent Defense Witnesses, and Special Court Order Witnesses at the Fall Term of Circuit Court, which will convene on October 1, 1979.
BIDS
At this time Ms. Norma Showley, Acting Purchasing Director, appeared before the Board with the Bids on Automotive Parts, Limerock, Office Supplies, Traffic Paint, Asphalt, Culvert Pipe, Automotive Services, Typewriter Maintenance, Proposals on Radio Communications, Fire Equipment Maintenance, and Pest Control Service.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the bid on Automotive Parts from Baas Auto Supply, as outlined on the bid attachment.(Bid #00l-80). Hurricane Batteries was awarded the battery portion of the bid.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the bid on Limestone from Florida Crushed Stone, at $6.50 per ton, and accepted the bid on Limerock from Dixie Lime & Stone and M. J. Stavola, Industries, at $2.50 per ton and $2.00 per ton respectively. (Bid #002-80)
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the bid on Office Supplies from Lake Office, with 18% discount. (Bid #003-80)
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the bid on Traffic Paint from Armstrong-Smith, as outlined on the bid attachment. (Bid #004-80)
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the bid on Asphaltic Concrete from Asphalt Pavers and Orlando Paving, as outlined on the bid attachment. (Bid #005-80)
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the bid on Culvert Pipe from Mid State Drainage as outlined on the bid attachment. (Bid #006-80)
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board directed the Purchasing Department to rebid on Automotive Service as all the bids were rejected. (Bid #007-80)
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board directed the Purchasing Department to rebid on Typewriter Maintenance as all the bids were rejected. (Bid #008-80)
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted P00l-80, Radio Communication Service, from Lake Communications as outlined on the bid attachment.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board accepted P002-80, Fire Equipment Service, from Marion Fire & Safety as outlined on the bid attachment.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board accepted P003-80, Pest Control Service, from Certified Pest Control as outlined on the bid attachment.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PURCHASING DEPARTMENT/JUDGES
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of a Lanier MC-60 pocket size Recorder & Adapter, for Judge Aulls, at a cost of $373.61.
GAME & FRESH WATER FISH COMMISSION
Mr. Ed Zagar, Game & Fresh Water Fish Commission, appeared before the Board to request the Board's approval for 40 seine hauls in Lake Griffin and 10 seine hauls in Lake Dora.
Commr. Windram read a letter from Mr. C. E. Heppberger, President of the Lake Improvement Association, Inc., regarding Mr. Zagar's request.
At this time Commr. Windram postponed the Public Hearing for the Ordinance Amending C-2 for five minutes.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved Mr. Zagar's request for the 50 seine hauls.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board directed the Chairman to write to Col. Robert Brantley, Director of the Game & Fresh Water Fish Commission, to request the possibility of alternating the lakes for the seine hauls to include the south end of the County.
ORDINANCES
At 10:35 A.M. the Chairman announced the time had arrived for the Public Hearing regarding the consideration for adoption of an Ordinance Amending C-2 Zoning. Discussion occurred. It was the feeling of the Board the amendment should include mobile homes as caretaker residences.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board referred the Ordinance Amending C-2 to the Planning & Zoning Commission for further study and for further research into the necessity of limiting the type of residence to be allowed in the C-2 zoning.
BUDGETS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Budget Amendment for the Youth Volunteer Counselor Fund.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SHERIFF/PUBLIC DEFENDER
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment to P & C Thompson Brothers in the amount of $3,984.38 for alterations to the Sheriff's Department and the Public Defender's Office.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/TAX COLLECTOR
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Swanson Painting to paint the Tax Collector's Office, in the amount of $1,953.79, and to paint the Ferndale Community Center, in the amount of $665.00 ($740.00 if a second coat on the overhang is required).
CONTRACTS & AGREEMENTS/PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
Mr. Van Porter, Director of Personnel, presented a contract for Truck Drivers.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the contract and implementation of its use as soon as practicable with the following change to #5 on the contract: "That a good driving record for purposes of this Agreement shall be presumed to be: No more than four (4) ‘points’ received in a six month period. No more than six (6) ‘points’ in a twelve month period and no more than twelve (12) ‘points’ in a two year period."
CONTRACTS & AGREEMENTS/PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT/PUBLIC HEALTH
At this time Mr. Van Porter, Director of Personnel, presented the contract for the Employment Physical Examinations between the Board and the Lake County Health Department.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the contract as presented between the Board and the Lake County Health Department and approved the suggested physical exam and medical history form with the change of the word "may" to "shall" in the disclaimer.
PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
At this time Mr. Porter informed the Board he was still in the process of finishing the review of salary recommendations and he would present his report to the Board at the Special Meeting on Tuesday, September 25, 1979.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Porter, Director of Personnel, informed the Board a safety specialist with the workmen's compensation carrier conducted a safety inspection regarding the barns and other working areas.
The safety specialist recommended a few items should be covered or other safety measures be done. Mr. Porter stated the following items that need attention are located at the Leesburg Barn:
1. Toe rail around storage decks.
2. Wheel guards over power grinder.
3. Cage guards around pulley assembly.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Personnel Department approved for the items at the Leesburg Barn to comply with the safety inspection at a cost of $75.00.
PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Mr. Van Porter, Director of Personnel, to attend NACO's National Employment Policy Conference, October 14 through 17, 1979, in Louisville, Kentucky, at an anticipated cost of $95.00 registration and the regular per diem, to be expended from CETA funds providing the new CETA contracts are signed.
COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. W. G. Carpenter, a resident of Dora Pines Mobile Home Subdivision, appeared before the Board expressing concern of an auction to be held regarding the park as well as concern over the property owners' titles.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board directed Mr. Ford, County Attorney, to look into the matter.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/POLLUTION CONTROL
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Mr. Ted Wicks, Acting Pollution Control Director, to attend an Advisory Committee Meeting for FAC Chapter 17-16 Water and Domestic Wastewater Plants - Operator Certification, in Tallahassee, Florida, on September 19 and 20, 1979, at an anticipated cost of $60.00.
SOIL CONSERVATION
Commr. Burhans informed the Board he had received a letter from Lake Soil & Water Conservation District stating Mr. Andrew J. Rose, Jr. was appointed a supervisor on the Lake Soil and Water Conservation District Board replacing Mrs. Virginia Lee Jones.
MENTAL HEALTH/COMMUNICATIONS
Commr. Windram read a letter to the Board from District III Mental Health Board, Inc., in regards to Senate Bill 383.
COMMUNICATIONS
Commr. Windram read a letter to the Board from Mr. Everett A. Kelly, Representative, in regards to auditing House Bill 1046.
CETA
Discussion occurred regarding Mr. Ed Havill's, Property Appraiser, requests on the CETA priority list and the CETA priority list in general.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 11:50 A.M. the Board recessed for lunch at the Park Restaurant with the press and public being invited on a Dutch treat basis. The Board reconvened at 2:00 P.M. for advertised Road Closings and the Public Works Department's Agenda.
MOSQUITO CONTROL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved for Mr. Philip Yoder and Mr. Steve Smith, Mosquito Control, to attend the Florida Aquatic Plant Management Society Annual Meeting, October 3, 4 and 5, 1979, in Orlando, Florida, with the use of the County car, at a total anticipated cost of $30.00.
Commr. Deems was not present for the vote.
ROAD CLOSING - MONTE VISTA PARK FARMS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board postponed the Monte Vista Park Farms road vacation until October 16, 1979, at 2:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible.
ROAD CLOSING - ALLEYWAYS IN PAISLEY SUBDIVISION
Mrs. Joseph Leibold and Mr. John Jacoby, residents in Paisley Subdivision, appeared before the Board to discuss the closing.
It was noted the proper proof of publication was on hand and had appeared in the August 31 and September 7, 1979, editions of the Leesburg/Commercial.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board vacated the alleyways in Paisley Subdivision as follows:
Begin at the SW corner of Lot 146, thence run North to the NW corner of Lot 156, thence West to the NE corner of Lot 186, thence run South to the SE corner of Lot 203, thence run East to the SE corner of Lot 146: also, from the SW corner of Lot 157, thence run North to the NW corner of Lot 167, thence run West to the NE corner of Lot 168, thence run South to the SE corner of Lot 185, thence run East to the SW corner of Lot 157; also, from the SW corner of Lot 256, thence run North to the NW corner of Lot 262, thence run West to the NE corner of Lot 263, thence run South to the SE corner of Lot 267, thence run East to the SW corner of Lot 256; also, from the SW corner of Lot 251, thence run North to the NW corner of Lot 253, thence run West to the NE corner of Lot 269, thence run South to the SE corner of Lot 270, thence run East to the SW corner of Lot 251; also, from the SW corner of Lot 233, thence run North to the NW corner of Lot 250, thence run West to the NE corner of Lot 271, thence run South to the SE corner of Lot 281, thence run East to the SE corner of Lot 233; also from the Southern most point of Lot 286, thence run South to the North line of Lot 219, thence run Northeasterly along West line of lots to the NW corner of Lot 232, thence run West to the NE corner of Lot 282, thence Southwesterly along East line of Lots to the Southern most point of Lot 286; all said property is contained in the Town of Paisley, Plat Book 9, Page 73 Public Records of Lake County, Florida.
ROAD CLOSING - POINSETTIA STREET IN LAKE KING GARDENS
It was noted the proper proof of publication was on hand and had appeared in the August 31 and September 7, 1979, editions of the Leesburg/Commercial.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board vacated Poinsettia Street in Lake King Gardens as follows:
Starting from the Northwest corner of Lot 6, Block 4, of Lake King Gardens, a subdivision as found in Plat Book 6, Page 53, Public Records, Lake County, Florida, go South to the Southwest corner of Lot 6, Block 4 of the same subdivision, thence West to the Southeast corner of Lot 1, Block 5, of the self-same subdivision, then North to the Northeast corner of Lot 1, Block 5, then East to the Point of Beginning.
ROAD CLOSING - PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved for James G. Coyle to advertise to vacate a part of a road (Old Eustis - Tavares Road).
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Western Shores, Inc., to advertise to vacate that portion of Oklawaha Drive as presented by the Public Works Department.
SUBDIVISIONS/PLATS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved Anderson Hills Subdivision plat for recording.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board postponed approval on Freeman's Subdivision plat for recording until October 16, 1979.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board gave preliminary approval of Lake Idlewild Subdivision plat.
ROADS - COUNTY, STATE
Mr. Bruce Phillips, Springstead & Associates, was present to request the Board's approval for the new owner of Oxford Estates to pave University Avenue, which is adjacent to Oxford Estates.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the resurfacing of University Avenue, with the understanding there is no obligation to the County for maintenance until it meets County standards.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved final payment to Swanston Equipment Company for Pavement Marking Lump Sum Project in the amount of $51,609.20.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved final payment to Leecon, Inc., for Project #250 - C-437 in the amount of $56,873.16.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved final payment to Leecon, Inc., for C-561 in the amount of $82,123.52.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved partial payment to Asphalt Pavers, Inc., for Project #252, County Wide Resurfacing Program in the amount of $197,800.00.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved partial payment to Superior Asphalt Co., Inc., for Project #253 - C-44A in the amount of $53,699.50.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved final payment to All American Construction Company for Community Development Block Grant - Southeast Umatilla and Dona Vista, in the amount of $53,699.50.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment to All American Construction Company for Change Order No. 1 - Southeast Umatilla and Dona Vista, in the amount of $3,000.00, from Revenue Sharing funds.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the repair of Hammock Road for William Pethick on a one-time maintenance at a cost of $126.00.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the repair of Fox Fire Lane for Carl E. Rodkey on a one-time maintenance at a cost of $26.00.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the repair of roads in Vinola Gardens on a one-time maintenance at a cost of $1,060.00.
SIGNS/RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved, by Resolution, a 15 MPH Speed Limit on Lock Road #5-5437.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved, by Resolution, the installation of a dead end sign at Magnolia and Canal Streets in Springs Bath & Yacht Club.
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 as contained in the following deed numbers:
# 960 & 02, Chap. 21684, all but 30 feet from centerline of Carroll Street in City of Clermont.
#1615, all but 35 feet from centerline of Bloxham Avenue in City of Tavares.
# 559, all but 33 feet from centerline of Highland Avenue.
COUNTY PROPERTY
Mr. Willett, Development & Public Works Director, informed the Board of the request from Mr. Rozier, Mount Dora, to purchase land from Lake County.
Discussion occurred.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board directed the Public Works Department to inform the City of Mount Dora regarding Mr. Rozier's request to purchase a piece of property and going with the regular procedures of declaring the property surplus if the City of Mount Dora has no objections.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Discussion occurred regarding a lease-purchaser arrangement for the graders and compactors. It was the feeling of the Board the Public Works Department should draw up specs that they feel adequate for the job that needs to be done for the purchase of graders and to draw up specs for the compactor and bring both specs back before the Board at a later date.
ROADS - COUNTY, STATE
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the Developers of Baywood Condominiums to pave Dodson cutoff to the County standards.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the Public Works Department to clay a method of ingress to Demko Cemetery.
LICENSES & PERMITS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved the following Utility Permits:
PERMIT # PERMITTEE PURPOSE ROAD #
3-423 City of Mt. Dora Sanitary Sewer 4-4480
3-424 City of Mt. Dora Sanitary Sewer 4-4581
3-427 City of Tavares Water Main 3-3844
3-428 City of Tavares Water Main C-452
2-429 City of Leesburg Overhead Primary Line C-468
2079 Florida Telephone Corp.Buried Cable 5-6762
2080 Florida Telephone Corp.Buried Cable 5-6863
2-422 City of Leesburg Water Main C-25A
2081 Florida Telephone Corp.Buried Cable 4-5174
2082 Florida Telephone Corp.Buried Cable 1-6304
2083 Florida Telephone Corp.Buried Cable 4-4872
2084 Florida Telephone Corp.Buried Cable 3-3143
2085 Florida Telephone Corp.Buried Cable Between 441 & 1-5209
2086 Florida Telephone Corp.Buried Cable 5-8498
Commr. Carson abstained from voting because he is a member of the Board of Directors of the Florida Telephone Corporation.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried, the Board approved the following Driveway Permits:
PERMIT # PERMITTEE ROAD #
4-556 Lake Saunders, Inc. 4-4260
2-601 Clell Coleman Construction Co. 2-5108
4-602 Hagood Builders, Inc. 4-7697
l-603 J-Mac Builders 1-5032A
4-604 Charles W. Overton 4-3987
l-605 Landura Corporation 1-4620
l-606 Leonard Facto 1-5136
4-607 James E. Lazarus 4-3885
2-608 Charlie Patterson 2-3223
1-609 Mary U. Plant 1-5335
1-610 Elmer F. Kost C-452
1-611 George E. Lavender 1-5433
4-612 Raymond C. Dittmar 4-4188
1-613 Ted Love 1-5915
3-614 Del Wood Properties, Inc. 4-4265
4-615 Frank Walker 4-4265
PERMIT # PERMITTEE ROAD #
4-616 Matsche Construction 4-5168
1-617 Alun Jones 1-5313
2-618 North Supply Company C-468
1-619 K. H. K. Construction 1-6711
5-620 Roland & Santa La Fleur C-450
4-621 Don Bailey & Associates, Inc. 4-4265
5-623 Herb Spell 5-7464A
5-624 Matsche Construction 5-9079
1-625 Matsche Construction 1-5915
5-626 Del Wood Properties Pine Cove Place
5-627 Del Wood Properties Pine Cove Place
5-628 Del Wood Properties Pine Cove Place
Commr. Carson was not present for the vote.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board approved the purchase of a 1980 Chevrolet 3/4 ton Suburban, for the Survey Crew, at a cost of $9,239.76, from Bill Seidle's Chevrolet-Oldsmobile, Inc.
Commr. Carson was not present for the vote.
SIGNS/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Commr. Burhans stated the County needed signs to indicate where the County line begins on the back roads.
Discussion occurred.
It was the feeling of the Board the Public Works Department should look into the matter.
POLLUTION CONTROL
Mr. Ted Wicks, Acting Pollution Control Director, appeared before the Board to disscuss the Water Resource Study. Mr. Wicks stated he had run into some problems as he did not get enough money approved for the study. He further stated they were short about $5,000.00. After a brief discussion, Mr. Wicks stated he needed approval to spend $17,000.00, $12,000.00 of which was already committed. Mr. Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, stated the funds were available in the Planning Department's Contractual Services.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the expenditure of $5,000.00, out of Planning Department's Contractual Services, in conjunction with the Black Water Creek Flood Hazard Study and approved the Chairman's signature on the contract.
COMMUNICATIONS
Commr. Windram informed the Board he had received a letter from Florida Biodynamics, Inc.
ANIMAL SHELTER
Commr. Carson informed the Board he had received a request from Ms. Frankie Thorp, Animal Control Supervisor, requesting the neutering cost and the vaccination cost be increased. Ms. Thorp is requesting the vaccination cost be increased from $5.00 to $6.00, and the neutering cost be increased $10.00 if the animal weighs 35 pounds or more at the time of neutering (to be taken from Crum Funds), if the animal is pregnant or is in season (additional fees to be charged to the new owners).
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board moved a Resolution to change the rabies vaccination fee charge, from $5.00 to $6.00 and to authorize the Finance Department to increase the payment on neutering for the three above-mentioned classifications of animals by $10.00.
AUDITS
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, advised the Board not to enter into the audit suit but wait until next month.
ORDINANCE
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, informed the Board, he had heard from Dr. Fisher, who feels he is being discriminated against in regards to the Psychologist Ordinance passed September 11, 1979.
PUBLIC HEARING/NORTHWEST LAKE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT AMBULANCE SERVICE
At this time, Commr. Windram informed the Board he had several meetings with the City of Leesburg regarding the Ambulance Service and reported his findings to the Board.
Discussion occurred.
RESOLUTIONS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board declared, by Resolution, October 15 through 21, 1979, as Crime Prevention Week.
PUBLIC HEARING/NORTHWEST LAKE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT AMBULANCE SERVICE
At 5:05 P.M. the Chairman announced the advertised time had come for the Public Hearing for the Notice of Tax Increase for the Northwest Lake County Hospital District - Ambulance Service. City Members present were: Mr. Calvin Glidewell, Mr. James Schuster, Mr. Burton Brown, and Mr. Dewey Burnsed, City Attorney. The Board of County Commissioners discussed with the officials of the City of Leesburg the deficit cost and depreciation expense that the City has incurred on equipment and the effect of the Griffin Road Station on the Ambulance District.
Discussion occurred.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board accepted Northwest Ambulance District Budget with their request to increase the tax millage to .502 through the black border ad and the Board making up the $4,500.00 difference in the budget.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, adjournment was at 6:20 P.M.
Thomas J Windram, Chairman
James C. Watkins, Clerk