A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
March 4, 1980
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, March 4, 1980, at 9:00 A.M. in the Board of County Commissioners' Meeting Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida. Commissioners present were: C. A. "Lex Deems, Chairman: Thomas J. Windram; Glenn Y. Middleton; James R. Carson, Jr.; 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. Burhans.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of December 28, 1979, as submitted.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of February 5, 1980, as amended and corrected.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of February 11, 1980 as submitted.
PURCHASING/BIDS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board awarded the Bid for Traffic Paint to the low bidder - Baltimore Paint (Dutch Boy):
Yellow...............................$5.53 per gallon
White................................$5.35 per gallon
Black................................$5.08 per gallon
Wash Thinner.........................$2.86 per gallon
(Minimum order of 500 gallons)
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES/PURCHASING/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of Emergency Medical Services I D Cards and authorized Mr. Watkins to transfer the necessary funds to cover the cost of the cards.
BONDS - MOBILE HOME
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of William M. Vanderhoff, Umatilla Area, District #5, 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, CANCELLATION
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the cancellation of the following Mobile Home Bond in that the temporary structure had been removed and conditions met: George L. Polliard - Agreement dated March 13, 1979.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request of Burt and Cathy McDonald - Cassia Area - District #4 - Case #80-12, for waiver of improvement requirements and plan requirements of the Subdivision Regulations - Section 62.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Elizabeth Thorpe and Maye Wells - Minneola Area - District #3 - Case #80-13, for waiver of improvement requirements and plan requirements of the Subdivision Regulations - Section 62. Subject to the approval of the Engineering Department of any crossing built over the canal.
BIDS/ROADS - COUNTY, STATE
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the better bid of Leecon, Inc. for widening and resurfacing of C-448A, C-48 and reconstruction of CR #5-2854 (Ranch Road) in the total amount of $335,922.61.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT/GRANTS-COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and Clerk to sign a lease agreement for the storage facility on Vine St. in Sorrento.
PUBLIC WORKS/SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
Mr. Willett, Director of Development and Public Works, advised the Board that the residents of Saunder's Circle in Tavares had requested a date and time be established for a Public Hearing regarding paving of Saunder's Circle. After discussion, the Board directed the Clerk to write a letter advising, upon receipt of a letter from a Bank to the Board indicating financing would be provided, the Board will establish the requested date and time for the Public Hearing.
PUBLIC WORKS/ESCROW AGREEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board accepted and authorized the Chairman and Clerk to execute the Escrow (Maintenance) Agreement on Sunny Acres Subdivision.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and Clerk to sign the Certificate of Completion of the Lake Eustis Boat Dock Project.
POLLUTION CONTROL/APPOINTMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board assigned Ted Wicks, Acting Pollution Control Director, as liaison to the St. John's River Water Management District which meets monthly in Palatka.
COUNTY BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Commr. Burhans noted the chain which was approved to be placed across the entrances to the old Courthouse parking lot until 9:00 A.M. daily is working fairly well although some of the HRS and County employees are moving their cars back into the parking area on break time or lunch.
Discussion occurred and Commr. Deems stated he felt the problem would have to be pursued in order to maintain space for the public to park.
FIRE DISTRICTS
Mr. Summers appeared before the Board to discuss the Boundaries of the Paisley Fire District.
After discussion, the Board felt it best to leave the boundaries as set.
COMMUNICATIONS
Joyce Reese with the Institute of Cultural Affairs, a private and non profit organization appeared before the Board to request the sum of $500.00 in support of the organization.
Ms. Reese explained the $500 would be used for travel, telephone expenses, printing, etc. The organization presents Town Meetings - a cooperative effort of local citizens along with public and private organizations. Workshops are held within the towns and cities to bring people together and build pride in their communities.
The Board advised Ms. Reese they would give every consideration to the request and would notify her of their decision.
CETA
Mr. Tom Schley, CETA Director, appeared before the Board to explain and discuss the pre-application requesting designation as CETA Prime Sponsor. He advised the Board that becoming a Prime Sponsor would eliminate the County working through Tallahassee and enable them to work directly with the Federal Department of Labor's Regional Office in Atlanta, Georgia.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board instructed Mr. Schley to pursue the necessary details to become a Prime Sponsor.
CETA/PURCHASING
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of eight (8) desk top calculators for the CETA office.
CETA/CONTRACTS-AGREEMENTS-LEASES
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign the contract between Lake County CETA and Home Builders Association of Lake County for a short intensive carpenter trainee course for 15 weeks (600 hours) in length. Effective date from January 7, 1980 through May 2, 1980 with Herb Spell as instructor. Total contract amount of $10,365.00.
This contract was originally approved in November, 1979, and reapproved this date due to amendments.
TRAVEL/PERSONNEL/CETA
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for one person from CETA and one representative from Personnel to attend a training Workshop on HEW 504 Regulations (Non-Discrimination of Handicapped Persons) in Tampa, April 16 through 18, 1980.
Registration cost of $40.00, travel by county vehicle.
INSURANCE/FAIRGROUNDS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved to increase the liability insurance coverage on the Fairgrounds from $50,000 / $100,000 to $300,000.00, at an annual premium increase of $2,136.00, with Holstein, Church and Pickering Insurance Company, due to the activity of the Farmer's Market.
COMMUNICATIONS
Ms. Puckett, Acting Personnel Director, advised the Board she had received a visit from Mr. Max Menier, State of Florida (OSHA Regulations). Ms. Puckett stated there are many OSHA Regulations by which the County is bound and must comply. Ms. Puckett has discussed with Ben Benedum, Public Works, concerning the areas for which his department would be responsible for and he is working on those areas. There are some problems at Mosquito Control as well as other areas which Ms. Puckett is checking into.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT, COUNTY EMPLOYEES/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved an end of probation increase for Kay Givens, Building Department, in the amount of $400.00 per year as requested by Mr. Willett, Director of Development and Public Works.
MAINTENANCE/TRAVEL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Lou Webb, Custodial Supervisor, to attend a Basic Supervision Seminar on April 24, 1980, in Orlando. The cost per person is $100.00 plus a $6.00 registration fee.
INSURANCE/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PERSONNEL
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of a manual - "Valuation Quarterly", as requested by Ms. Puckett, Acting Personnel Director. The manual will provide information to update the County Building values. The approximate cost of the manual will be $140.00 and the Board directed the Clerk to make the necessary transfer of funds for purchase of the manual.
MUNICIPALITIES/RESOLUTIONS
Commr. Deems presented Resolution No. 80-2 by the City of Eustis requesting the Lake County Commission to implement the Eustis Bypass as recommended under the comprehensive plan to alleviate traffic congestion in the city of Eustis.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board assigned Mr. Willett, Development and Public Works Director to assign a representative to attend the DOT meeting later this month in Deland and present the resolution at that time.
The Board instructed Commr. Burhans to meet with Mr. Willett, and contact DOT prior to the meeting for information concerning any future plans DOT may have for the area designated in the resolution.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/GAME & FRESH WATER FISH FISH COMMISSION
Discussion occurred regarding a letter from the Fish and Game Commission stating they did not agree with the County's approval of the purchase of 300,000 bass minnows for restocking lakes in Lake County.
Mr. C. E. Heppberger, President, Lake Improvement Association, was present and provided input in favor of the purchase as requested by the Lake Improvement Association.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board reaffirmed the action taken on January 15, 1980, to purchase the bass minnows for restocking.
COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Watkins read a letter from the Avion Travelcade Club addressed to The City of Eustis and Lake County. The letter expressed several complaints of the Club and much dissatisfaction with the Eustis Chamber of Commerce for their lack of information available along with other problems encountered by the Club.
The letter also commended several persons from the City of Eustis and Lake County. Among those commendations was Don Smalt, Acting Director of the Lake County Fairgrounds, for his support, concern and efforts to assist the group and their needs during their stay in Eustis, Lake County.
The letter mentioned ideas the Club would like considered such as the possibility of a screen at the Expo Facility to view slides and films.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board directed Mr. Smalt to contact Charlie Flynn or Mike Sutkus concerning the request.
COMMUNICATIONS/COMMISSIONERS
Commr. Deems presented a letter from the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants stating they did not feel it was appropriate for C.P.A. firms to host hospitality suites and booths at the State Association of County Commissioners. They felt this to be an inappropriate manner in which to handle business.
TRAVEL/VETERANS SERVICE/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Arthur Ragland, Veteran's Service Officer, to attend the DAV National Service Conference in St. Petersburg on April 21 through April 23, 1980, at an approximate cost of $130.80.
TRAVEL/MOSQUITO CONTROL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Phil Yoder, Director, Mosquito Control, to attend Florida Anti Mosquito Association Director's Section Meeting in Plant City, March 13 through March 14, 1980, at an estimated cost of $60.00. Mr. Yoder will travel in a county vehicle.
MENTAL HEALTH
Commr. Middleton advised the Board that representatives of the District III Mental Health Board would be present at the next regular meeting of the Board to present their annual report and to request a resolution in support of the District III Mental Health Board as has been done annually in the past.
The Board referred the resolution to Mr. Ford, County Attorney.
COMMUNICATIONS
Commr. Windram read a letter from the Office of the Governor, regarding a Conference on Aging to be held in Orlando, September 16 through 19, 1980, to establish aging policy for Florida for the next decade and plan Florida concerns for the White House Conference in 1981.
The letter requested three (3) delegates be appointed by the County Commission Chairperson to provide appropriate representation from all areas of the State. Deadline for appointments will be April 2, 1980
MUNICIPALITIES/ROADS - COUNTY, STATE
Commr. Windram presented a letter from the City of Mount Dora requesting assistance in widening and resurfacing a portion of the Old Eustis Road from Donnelly Street, a distance of 1475 feet, after the City lays new sewer lines along this same portion of road.
The Board referred the letter to Mr. Willett, Development and Public Works Director, for further review.
TRAVEL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to pay County employees under F. S. Section 112.061, a per diem rate of $40.00 per day and a mileage rate of 17 cents per mile, retroactive to July 1, 1979, upon the request of Harold Kopple, Finance Director.
COMMISSIONERS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board took affirmative action in reference to F. S. Section 136.02 (5), which states: "The fact that a county or municipal officer or member of a public board or body, including a district school officer and an officer of any district within a county is a stockholder or an officer or director of a bank will not bar such bank from qualifying as a depository of funds coming under the jurisdiction of any such county or municipal officer provided it shall appear in the records of the state or county agency that the governing body of such agency has investigated and determined that such county officer or member of a public board or body as aforesaid has not favored such bank or banks over other qualified banks.”
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/COMMITTEES
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved per diem or travel for the following Boards:
Planning Commission........................$15.00 per meeting
Board of Zoning Appeals...................$l5.00 per meeting
Board of Examiners............................$15.00 per meeting
Soil Conservation Board.....................$3.50 for lunch and
17 cents per mile.
Resort Tax Committee........................$l5.00 per meeting
FAIRGROUNDS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to hire contract labor for counters at the gates for the Farmers Market as requested by Don Smalt, Acting Fairgrounds Manager.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved Mr. Smalt's request for the amount of $50.00 per week for ambulance services being rendered by Waterman Hospital each Thursday for The Farmers Market.
FUNDS - TRANSFER/FAIRGROUNDS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the transfer of $200.00 from Account #00l-574-l-00-49-00-410 (Communications) to Account #001-574-1-00-49-00-340 (Contract Labor) to cover contract labor at the Farmers Market.
SIGNS/FAIRGROUNDS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved to have the County Sign Shop design four signs for the Fairgrounds: Two signs reading "FLOWER SHOW PARKING ONLY" and two signs reading "TICKETS" with an arrow pointing right. Request made by Don Smalt, Acting Fairgrounds Manager.
COURTHOUSE/COUNTY BUILDINGS & GROUNDS
The Board referred a memorandum from Norma Showley, Purchasing Agent, regarding repair of the Old Courthouse roof to the Building Committee.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PLANNING DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of advertising cost for Resort Tax Hearings as follows:
Sentinel Star..................................$529.80
South Lake Press............................$ 26.25
Shopping Guide, Inc.......................$l70.76
RECESS AND REASSEMBLY
At 12:00 noon, the Board recessed for lunch at the Silver Lake Golf and Country Club with the Public and Press invited on a Dutch treat basis.
The Board reconvened at 2:00 P.M. for CODE VIOLATIONS.
CODE VIOLATIONS
PUBLIC HEARING ZV 79-155 Ralph Smith
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. Smith in violation of Ordinance 1971-6 and granted him 30 days in which to comply.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-79-171 Florida Central Academy
Mr. Tom Wentworth, Rt. 1, Box 163, Longwood, Florida, was present on behalf of Florida Central Academy.
Mr. John Eischelman, Rt. 1, Box 272, Sorrento, was present to speak on behalf of the Mt. Plymouth Home Owners League. He stated the homeowners were not satisfied with structures having the appearance of mobile homes.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board declared Florida Central Academy in violation of Ordinance 1971-6 and granted 30 days in which to comply.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney's Office, to obtain an immediate injunction against the owners of a fruit stand operating from an unauthorized roadside area west of Tavares.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-80-12 Tom K. Daugherty
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. Daugherty in violation of Ordinance 1970-1, and granted him 30 days in which to comply.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-80-14 Donald K. Lewis
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 declared Mr. Lewis in violation of Ordinance 1970-1, and granted him 30 days in which to comply.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-80-17 Murdock Shaw
Mr. Murdock Shaw was present and advised the Board he had recently built a conventional type home and the mobile home had almost definitely been sold and would be removed from the property this week. Mr. Shaw stated he felt the complaints made concerning this particular area were the result of a neighborhood squabble and were certainly unnecessary.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. Shaw in violation and Ordinance 1971-6 and Ordinance 1970-6 and granted him 30 days in which to comply.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-80-18 William Mitchem
Mr. William Mitchem was present to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. Mitchem in violation of Ordinance 1971-6 and granted him 60 days in which to comply.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment to The East Central Florida Regional Planning Council in the amount of $107.07, for covers and dividers for the Comprehensive Plan Parts II and III.
FAIRGROUNDS
Discussion occurred regarding requests to rent the Expo Facility at reduced or free rates. Commr. Windram stated he had received several requests from non-profit organizations, church groups, and various youth groups of Lake County, etc.
The Board felt everyone must be treated equally, therefore, the standard rental rates approved by the Board must apply to all requests for use of the facilities.
Based on the above decision, the Board directed a letter be written to the 4-H Double Trouble Horse Club advising them the Board cannot grant their request for use of the Expo Facility for reduced or no rates.
FAIRGROUNDS
Commr. Windram read a letter from Lena Madden requesting the Board grant her exclusive rights to the sale of ladies blouses at the Farmers Market on Thursdays, for the sum of 10% of the sales.
The Board directed the Clerk to reply to Ms. Madden and advise the Board does not grant exclusive rights to sale.
FAIRGROUNDS/CONTRACTS-AGREEMENTS-LEASES
Commr. Windram stated Stan Bainter, Farm City Week, had contacted him concerning the contract made with Mr. Dunbar, Past Director of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce, for the use of the Expo Facility for Farm City Week Dinner at a total cost of $150.00.
Mr. Bainter informed Commr. Windram the Chamber had billed him for the $150.00 and he remitted that amount. However, Mr. Dunbar contacted Mr. Bainter and advised him that the bill did not include chairs, tables, etc., and the cost for those items would be an additional $70.00 to $80.00 (approximately).
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board, upon the recommendation of the County Attorney, agreed to honor the original contract in the amount of $150.00.
ELECTIONS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved to increase the poll workers pay rate on a minimum wage basis during the election.
FAIRGROUNDS
Mr. Watkins, Clerk, presented a request from the Lake Eustis Kennel Club for use of the LaRoe Pavillion at the Expo Facility for dog obedience classes, at reduced rates. The Board instructed Mr. Watkins to reply, as was done with the previous request, that the Board's policy will not allow use of the facilities at reduced rates.
CONTRACTS-AGREEMENTS-LEASES/MUNICIPALITIES/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and Clerk to sign the contract between Lake County and the City of Leesburg for ambulance services provided by the City.
The County will pay to the Ambulance Company $17,276.66 per month for eleven (11) months and the sum of $17,276.74 for September 1980.
FUNDS-TRANSFER/CETA
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following budget transfer for CETA Title IIB: $3,000.00 from account #140-551-1-00-24-020-349 to account #140-551-l-00-24-020-529. The purpose of the transfer is to pay the Epilepsy Association for P. 0. #16227.
TRAVEL/CETA/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel taken on February 25, 1980, to Tallahassee to submit CETA modifications for fiscal year 1980. Total amount of $284.00 approved for plane fare for Joy Holland and Jan Gutterson.
CHECKS RECEIVED/INSURANCE/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board accepted a check from The Hartford Insurance Company in the amount of $9,194.62 for property damage to 1975 1HC Crawler, subject to approval of Mr. Willett, Development and Public Works Director, and Mr. Ford, County Attorney.
COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Watkins, Clerk, presented a proposal from C & H Industries, Inc., Leesburg, to install Watt Planner units in the Courthouse. A total of twenty five (25) units as proposed would be an approximate cost of $8,600.00.
The Board referred the proposal to the Building Committee for further review.
PUBLIC HEALTH-HEALTH DEPARTMENT/CLERK
Mr. Watkins, Clerk, reported to the Board regarding cost estimates from John Dickerson, Architect, to add additional space to the County Health Department. Mr. Dickerson indicated the cost to add one story - 1176 square feet - $45,450.00; to add one story and condition the building to later add another story the cost would be $50,500.00.
The Board referred the information to the Building Committee for further review.
JAIL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved, upon the recommendation of John S . Dickerson, Architect, to purchase paint as needed for painting the interior of the cell block areas - jail bars, jail walls, jail floors. Estimated total cost of paint $12,980.20, subject to the availability of County Building Funds, and transfer to maintenance.
BONDS - CONTRACTOR
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Contractor Bonds:
648-80 Clyde T. Strickland (Specialty Contractor-Concrete)
1680-78 Richard Vought d/b/a County Wide Electric, Inc.
1853-80 Ronald Dufour (Painting)
1861-80 General Masonry, Inc. (Masonry)
1867-80 Dennis Alfred Smith (Electrical)
LICENSES & PERMITS - GUN
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Gun Permits and Bonds:
Gordon C. Castle J. David Quattlebaum
Dale Lowell McClelland Horace Lee Webb
Joseph Mincy Ronald Whitney
RENEWALS:
Clarence Herbert Williams
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of warrants 4595 through 4850 for the following accounts:
General Revenue Fine & Forfeiture
County Transportation Trust Revenue Sharing
Title II Anti Landfill Landfill
Mosquito Control Aquatic Weed
Northeast Hospital 201 Facilities
Block Grant Section 8
CETA Road & Bridge Spec. Assmt.
INDIGENTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment for the following Indigent:
CANCEL: Marvin Bowden for Larry Stone...................$70.00
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Traffic Criminal Department Distribution of Revenue Reports for February 15 and 22, 1980 and the Monthly Board Packet from Lake Community Action Agency.
CHECKS RECEIVED/CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted a check in the amount of $1,326.15 from the Board of Directors of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce, balance due on rental fees from the Farmers Market.
CHECKS RECEIVED/ELECTIONS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the following checks for voter lists:
Frances L. Wright .................................$ 4.95
Fred A. Lokay .......................................$ 8.28
Jimmy Connor ......................................$ 12.00
George Bush, Oper. Acct. for President............$180.00
Noel E. Griffin.......................................$145.00
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/MEETINGS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of the following statements for advertisement of Resort Tax Hearings:
Mount Dora Topic..................................$l59.10
Leesburg Commercial ............................$ 93.40
Leesburg Commercial.............................$l72.60
TOTAL $425.10
CONTRACTS-AGREEMENTS-LEASES/SCHOOLS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the extension of the lease agreement between Lake County and Lake County School Board for an additional year. The lease covers the following described property which is used for school bus parking.
"Book 1974 Preliminary Lake Terrace through Zephir Lake,
page 2445. This is described as Tavares W l-1/2 of N. E. Blk., of river park less North 50 ' belonging to Lake County, all as shown on the public records of Lake County, Florida."
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES/RESOLUTIONS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and Clerk to sign the Resolution opposing House Bill 272 and 273 pertaining to the supervision of paramedics.
CONTRACTS-AGREEMENTS-LEASES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and Clerk to sign the Stipulation Agreement between Lake County and Sylvan Shores Association, subject to the removal of stipulation #5 which states if the County does not desire to use the property as a park, the property will revert to Sylvan Shores Association.
FAIRGROUNDS
Discussion occurred regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages at the Fairgrounds and would the Fairgrounds, county property, be subject to City Ordinances pertaining to alcoholic beverages. Mr. Ford, County Attorney, indicated that even though the Fairgrounds is county property, the city Ordinances would take precedence over County Ordinances since the property is within the City Limits.
ROADS-COUNTY, STATE
Discussion occurred regarding an informal request from DOT as to the possibility of the County loaning money to DOT for the paving of Highway 19A.
APPRAISALS/PUBLIC WORKS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
The Board directed Mr. Ford, County Attorney, to contact Fred Kurras for a date and time he would be able to make an appraisal of the Marion County clay pit.
ANIMAL CONTROL/CONTRACTS-AGREEMENTS-LEASES
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and Clerk to sign the contract between Lake County and S & N Hay and Cattle Company, Inc., for the pick up and delivery of livestock found straying or running at large on the public roads to the Lake County Animal Control Shelter.
ELECTIONS/FIRE DISTRICTS/RESOLUTIONS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and Clerk to sign a resolution authorizing Emogene Stegall, Supervisor of Registration, to place all six (6) Fire Districts on the ballot in the March 11, 1980 election.
FIRE DISTRICTS/APPOINTMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board appointed Voyle Seerwright and Burl Rendell of Paisley, as Commissioners for the Paisley Fire District. Mr. Seerwright and Mr. Rendell replace W. A. Long and Joseph Liebold who resigned.
AGRICULTURE CENTER/TRAVEL/ACCOUNTS REFUSED
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request for Janice Miller, Home Economics Program Leader, to travel outside the state March 20, 1980 through March 28, 1980, to attend a Study Tour - Terminal Markets and Commodity Exchange.
MOSQUITO CONTROL/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved Mosquito Control to rent a dragline from the Road and Bridge Department to repair the John's Lake boat ramp.
CONTRACTS-AGREEMENTS-LEASES/AUDITS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the contract between May, Zima and Company, Certified Public Accountants, for audit services required by Florida Law, with total payment to May, Zima and Company not to exceed $147,000.00 for the three-year period.
There being no further business to bring to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 3:58 P.M.
The Board reconvened at 3:59 P.M. for another matter of business.
COMMUNICATIONS/ACCOUNTS REFUSED
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board, upon the recommendation of Mr. Ford, County Attorney, denied the request of Ms. Joyce Reese for funding in the amount of $500.00 for Town Meetings of Florida. The Board felt there to be a duplication of the services offered by Ms. Reese's Organization.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 4:05 P.M.
C.A. “Lex” Deems, Chairman
James C. Watkins, Clerk
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