A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MARCH 18, 1980
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, March 18, 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 was led by Commr. Carson.
ANIMAL SHELTER-ANIMAL WELFARE/COMMUNICATIONS
Ms. Christine Aaron, Humane Society of Lake County, appeared before the Board to request a committee be set up by the Board, consisting of one (1) member from the County Commission; one (1) veterinarian; one (1) member from the Board of Directors of the Humane Society of Lake County; one (1) representative from the Lake County Animal Shelter and three (3) persons from the general public. Ms. Aaron stated the Committee would be responsible for reviewing problems concerning animal welfare.
Discussion occurred regarding the request and the Board advised Ms. Aaron she could set up the committee without Board approval. Ms. Aaron requested a Commissioner be appointed to serve on the Committee. The Chairman directed Commr. Carson should serve on the Committee to represent the Commissioners.
Mrs. Yedder, addressed the Board and stated she was very pleased with the Lake County Animal Shelter and Ms. Thorpe's operation of it. Mrs. Yedder stated she would like to make the following proposals:
1. Additional money be set aside to keep the animal shelter in good repair.
2. An additional telephone be installed at the shelter to improve communications with the shelter.
3. To assign a person to keep track of animals adopted out from the shelter to assure the required neutering or spaying of the animals has been done.
COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Jack Purdum appeared before the Board to discuss paving of Overton Drive. After discussion, Mr. Ford, County Attorney, recommended a special assessment project to pave the road.
BONDS MOBILE HOME
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Fred Fleming, Sorrento Area, District 4, to live in a travel trailer 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 travel trailer will be removed immediately upon the completion of the conventional dwelling or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board set the date of June 3, 1980, 10:00 A.M., for the Public Hearing on Florida Power Corporation's DRI in Lake County for their Piedmont/Sorrento 230 KV Transmission Line.
BIDS/PURCHASING
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Norma Showley, Puchasing Agent, to bid out rather than purchase on state contract one (1) l/2 ton pickup for the County Landfill. Ms. Showley stated she recommended bidding due to the availability of l/2 ton pickups.
The motion also included approval to sell the 1972 Dodge at the joint auction with the City of Leesburg on May 3, 1980, rather than trading it in.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the minutes of February 19, 1980, as amended and corrected.
CETA
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the new Title VI Projects as recommended by the CETA staff.
Commr. Carson stated the agencies requesting the participants for specified projects under the CETA Program should be certified fundable before being approved.
The Board also directed Mr. Watkins, Clerk, to meet with Mr. Schley, CETA Director, to organize a task force composed of department heads or representatives from departments to determine critical areas of need within the county for which valid projects could be developed. The projects are necessary to utilize those project funds still uncommitted after the approval of the above projects.
COMMUNICATIONS
Commr. Burhans advised the Board of a request from Mr. Wilson Parrish, Umatilla, to appear before the Board concerning trailers (fruit) parking on the roadway, breaking off the pavement and posing a potential danger to other traffic on the road.
The Board directed the Clerk to place Mr. Parrish on the agenda for April 1, 1980, at 9:30 A.M. and directed Mr. Ford, County Attorney, to research any County Ordinances which speak to this matter.
COMMUNICATIONS/MEETINGS
Mr . Ford advised the Board of an Energy Meeting to be held by Representative Everett Kelly at the Hawthorne Mobile Home Community on Friday, March 21, 1980, at 8:00 P.M. A representative from the Governor's Office will be present and possibly a representative from Washington.
FAIRGROUNDS/CONTRACTS-AGREEMENTS-LEASES
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried, the Board approved the Expo Center Rental and Regulations Agreement as prepared by Mr. Ford, County Attorney, subject to the addition of a clause stating the standard heavy equipment rental rates would apply to the rental of those areas of the Fairgounds which would require the use of the county's heavy equipment. The Board also requested the date of this meeting be added to the contract to show this to be the contract in effect as of this date.
Commr. Burhans was not present for the vote.
BONDS-CONTRACTOR
NEW:
1598-80 Wallace D. Watson d/b/a Don's Plumbing (Plumbing)
1835-80 Mark D. Pierson (General)
1365-80 Ronald W. Thomley d/b/a Thomley Mobile Home Set-Ups
1451-80 James M. Bowen (Residential)
CANCELLATIONS:
1408-76 Glen E. Hawkins
1777-79 Larry Easterwood
FUNDS - TRANSFER
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Budget Transfers:
Fish Conservation
Transfer $32,875.00 from account number 119-537-1-00-01-140-630 "Improvements
Other Than Buildings" to account number 119-537-1-00-01-140-520 "Operating Supplies".
Reason: Purchase of minnows.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Transfer $309.00 from account number 001-513-1-00-02-100-510 "Office Supplies"
to account number 001-513-1-00-02-100-440 "Rental and Leases".
Reason: To cover cost of additiona1 tax meter rental.
Emergency Services
Transfer $95.00 from account number 001-599-1-00-99-000-999 "Contingency Reserve"
to account number 001-525-l-00-26-000-510 "Office Supplies".
Reason: Purchase of EMS identification cards.
County Attorney
Transfer $230.00 from account number 001-514-1-00-04-000-510 "Office Supples"
to account number 001-514-1-00-04-000-540 "Books, Publications, and Dues".
Reason: To pay for Florida Public Employee Reporter as requested by Chris Ford.
Board Operations
Transfer $837.00 from account number 001-513-1-00-01-020-320 "Accounting and Auditing
Fees" to account number 001-513-1-00-01-020-495 "Advertising".
Reason: To cover cost of Resort Tax advertising approved by the Board March 4, 1980.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Transfer $15,000.00 from account number 114-511-1-00-01-010-230 "Life and Health
Insurance" to account number 114-513-1-00-02-310 "Life and Health Insurance".
Reason: To put budgeted figure in proper line item.
Fairgrounds
Transfer $800.00 from account number 00l-574-l-00-49-000-120 "Salaries"
to account number 00l-574-l-00-49-000-170 "Other Personal Services".
Reason: To contract additional temporary held during the Fair.
INDIGENT
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of the following Indigents:
ADD: Rudeen Miller for Dan Lee Martin...................$60.00
ADD: H. A. Ferguson for Jermoe Wheeler..................$60.00
CANCEL: David McDuffie for Christion Taylor..........$60.00
CANCEL: Amos Roach for Helen Morgan...................$60.00
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of warrants #4851 through #5173 for the following accounts:
General Revenue Fine & Forfeiture
County Transportation Trust Title II Anti-Recession
Landfill Mosquito
Aquatic Weed Northwest Hospital
201 Facilities Block Grant
Section 8 CETA
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the March 7, 1980, Traffic-Criminal Department Distribution of Revenue Report.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment to Sentinel Star Company in the amount of $210.90 for advertisement of Public Hearing for Flood Plain Ordinance and rezoning petitions; payment to Lake Region News, Inc. in the amount of $221.16 and to Lake Newsin the amount of $216.75, both for advertisement of Resort Tax Hearings.
WATER AUTHORITY/CONTRACTS-AGREEMENTS-LEASES/ACCOUNTS
ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the agreement between the Geological Survey, United States Department of Interior and Oklawaha Basin Recreation and Water Conservation and Control Authority and Lake County Board of County Commissioners, for water resources investigation. Lake County's participation being the amount of $5,425.00.
RECESS AND REASSEMBLY
At 12:00 noon the Chairman announced the Board would recess for lunch at the Golden Coral in Eustis, with the public and press invited on a Dutch treat basis.
The Board reconvened at 2:00 P.M. for the Public Works Agenda.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/AGRICULTURE CENTER
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Janice Miller, Home Economics Program Leader, to travel on a Study Tour - of Terminal Markets and Commodity Exchange, March 20, 1980, through March 28, 1980, at an anticipated cost of $300.00. The tour will include various cities outside the state.
PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA
ROAD CLOSINGS -ROD 'N REEL CLUB SUB. & SPARKS ROD 'N REEL MARINA
Dan Robuck, Attorney representing Mr. Sparks, petitioner, was present and addressed the Board to explain the request and answer any questions the Board might have.
Ms. Laura Woodruff, President, Rod 'N Reel Association, and Mr. Daniels, a resident, addressed the Board on behalf of the Association. They expressed concern over their walkway being closed if the request was approved.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved to vacate a small portion of land already presently occupied by the building discussed, and the small tip of property extending into the water (see attached map). The remainder of the property will remain dedicated to the Public.
ROAD CLOSINGS - LOTUS PATH, HIBISCUS ROAD AND WOODLAND AVENUE
Dennis Horton, Attorney, appeared before the Board to represent the petitioner.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved to vacate a portion of Mascotte Hill, as advertised, with the exception of a portion of Lotus Path from the eastern boundary of Hibiscus Road to the western edge of Woodland Avenue.
ROAD CLOSINGS - PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE
Bob Stebbins, Attorney, appeared before the Board representing the petitioner, to request permission to advertise to vacate part of the Plat of Higley.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board granted permission to advertise to vacate certain streets and part of streets in Plat of Higley.
The Board directed Mr. Herman Turner be notified of the date and time of the Public Hearing.
ROAD CLOSINGS - PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board granted permission to Newell C . Cook to advertise to vacate the north side of the road in the Alex St. Clair Abrams Subdivision.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board granted permission to advertise to vacate a portion of West Fourth Street in East Umatilla Subdivision for Lowell C. Collins.
PLATS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried, the Board granted preliminary approval for Citrus Circle Subdivision subject to finalization of all details.
Commr. Burhans was not present for the vote.
CHECKS RECEIVED/CONTRACTS-AGREEMENTS-LEASES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman to execute the Escrow (Maintenance) Agreement for Cypress Walk Subdivision and accepted a check in the amount of $3,440.00.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED - SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the release of $1,000.00, plus interest to Paquette-Piper, Inc., Developer of Sun Country Estates from escrow account.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved partial payment from Citrus Cove escrow account to Citrus Cove, Inc., in the amount of $19,161.01.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved partial payment from Royal Trails Unit II Replat escrow account, to Royal Palm Beach Colony, in the amount of $92,508.54.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED - ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved partial payment to Leecon, Inc. on Project #3-80, Limit and Pine Streets, in the amount of $10,469.34, to be paid from Revenue Sharing Funds.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved partial payment to Asphalt Pavers, Inc. on Project #4-80, Countywide Resurfacing Program, in the amount of $131,147.07.
ROAD CLOSINGS - RIGHT-OF-WAY
Discussion occurred regarding the Manderson right-of-way.
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, recommended advertising regarding the reconveyance of the right-of-way after checking to make sure there are no individual parcels. The advertised Public Hearing will be held April 15, 1980, at 2:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible.
RESOLUTION/SIGNS-SPEED LIMITS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board adopted a resolution recommended by the Okalwaha Basin Recreation and Water Conservation and Control Authority setting a 5 mile per hour maximum speed limit at which motorboats and vessels of all kinds may be operated on the following described inland waterway in Lake County.
That certain canal in Astor Forest Campsites located South of Block 91 and North of Block 92, in Section 24, Township 15 South, Range 27 East, and Section 24, Township 15 South, Range 28 East, and lying between Cherry Tree Road and Maple Road, as shown by plat of Astor Forest Campsites and recorded in the Public Records of Lake County, Florida.
FUNDS-TRANSFER/ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the execution of the Voucher for Transfer of Funds from the Department of Transportation in the amount o $240,541.81 for Project #5-80, C-448A and C-48, District #3.
ROADS-COUNTY, STATE
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved road repair for Jim Hartman on Max Hook Road (Extension) #2-1629 to the end, on a one-time only basis, at a cost of $495.00.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved road repair for Luther C. Browning on Oak Avenue from DR #l-5437 to the end, on a one-time maintenance at a cost of $90.00. (Public Right-Of-Way)
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved road repair for Harry Lundin on Williams Street, on a one-time maintenance at a cost of $50.00.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved road repair on Laralack Avenue (Bassville Park) for Carlton Pearce on a one-time maintenance at a cost of $270.00.
ROADS-COUNTY, STATE
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the release of road reservations from the Department of Transportation as contained in the following deed numbers:
#2258; #2573; and #1722; all but 33 feet from centerline
of Deal Drive and Westward Ho Avenue.
BIDS/ROADS - COUNTY, STATE
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board awarded the bid on Project #10-80 C-450 District #5 widen and resurface, design, build, and construction lump sum, to the low bidder, Square G. Construction Co., in the amount of $223,640.66.
BIDS/COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Craig Butterfield, Superior Asphalt Corporation, appeared before the Board to discuss the bids submitted for Project #10-80 C-450 widen and resurface, design, build, construction lump sum.
Discussion occurred regarding the bid specifications for this project as submitted by Superior, which were not acceptable for the county according to Mr. Benedum, Public Works.
BIDS/ROADS - COUNTY, STATE
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board awarded the bid on Project #12-80, Pine Hills Road #4-8098 design, build, construction lump sum, to Square G. Construction Company, low bidder, in the amount of $63,289.40.
COMMITTEES/MEETINGS
Mr . Willett, Director of Development and Public Works Department, advised the Board that the Resort Tax Committee held its last meeting.
Commr. Deems stated he felt the Committee had served very well and had given every consideration and opportunity possible concerning the Resort Tax; however, the Committee recommends to postpone, at this time, any consideration for a referendum of a Resort Tax in Lake County.
Dennis Horton, President, Lake County Chamber of Commerce, Phil Searles, Executive Director, Clermont-Minneola Chamber of Commerce and Jack Sargent, Clermont, addressed the Board, stating their comments regarding the benefits of the Resort Tax and their desire to have the Resort Tax placed on the ballot for referendum.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Committee and denied the request to place the Resort Tax on the ballot for referendum, at this time.
The Board directed a letter of appreciation be sent to each member who served on the Resort Tax Committee.
ROADS - COUNTY, STATE
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved and authorized the execution of the Transfer Agreement with Department of Transportation and the Seaboard Coastline Railroad Company and Lake County, conveying Maintenance responsibilities for CR-500A/Old 441 to Lake County.
Commr. Burhans was not present for the vote.
ROADS - COUNTY, STATE
Discussion occurred regarding the Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) Work Program 1980/81 through 1984/85, which will be discussed at the D.O.T.' s Annual Budget Hearing in Deland on March 26, 1980.
The Board advised Mr. Willett, Development and Public Works Director, to request D.O.T. to keep 19A on the list for resurfacing and not to delay the four laning of S.R. 50 any further. The only project the Board might have any objection to is the repaving of a small strip of old Highway 25 in 1982.
ROADS - COUNTY, STATE
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the following roads and portions of roads into the County Maintenance System.
Pine Ridge Road in Sunny Dell Park Subdivision;
Lincoln Road and Helena Court in Western Shores Subdivision;
Barksdale Drive in Bar-Bell Subdivision;
Pine Street, Hunt Avenue and Moore Street in Hilltop Subdivision
These roads were brought to County standards under Tax Lien Assessments.
SIGNS/ROADS - COUNTY, STATE
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved a "NO DUMPING" sign to be made by the County Sign Shop and placed on Mr. Walter Berry's property at the intersection of 460A and Lewis Road.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of an air compressor and portable welder, to be secured from Stark at an expenditure not to exceed $1,000.00.
COUNTY PROPERTY/PUBLIC WORKS
Discussion occurred regarding the sale of a deep well pump and the use of the money to replace radios. The Board directed the sale of the pump be advertised.
LICENSE & PERMITS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried, the Board approved the following Utility and Driveway Permits:
PERMIT # PERMITTEE PURPOSE ROAD #
3-443 Sumter Electric Co-op, Inc. Distribution Line 3-1751 & 3-1947
3-444 Clay Electric Co-op, Inc. Power Line C-445A
2137 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 4-4660
2138 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 1-5438
2139 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 2-1805
2140 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 4-8098
2142 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 5-7750
2142 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 1-7310
2143 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 1-4637
2144 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 1-4538
2145 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 4-4188
3-445 Vacation Village Water Line 3-0847
3-446 Harbor Island Villas, Inc. Water Line 3-5154
3-447 Mockingbird Hill Company Water Line 3-1146
2146 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 4-5371
2147 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 2-1811
2148 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable C-48
3-448 Florida Power Corporation Power Line 3-1146
1-449 Sumter Electric Co-op.,Inc. Underground 1-7807
/crossing
1249 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 2-2117
DRIVEWAY PERMITS
PERMIT # PERMITTEE ROAD#
1-723 M. E. Donahue C-473
3-795 Humphrey Builders C-452
3-796 Carlton Durden 3-1859
1-797 Lennart Hoff 1-5639
2-798 Crittenden Fruit Company, Inc. 2-1622
1-799 M. Frank Carpenter 3-4539
1-800 M. Frank Carpenter 3-4439A
1-801 S. A. Daniels 1-5332
5-802 John C. Hofmeister 5-6862
5-803 Del Wood Properties 5-6564
5-804 Sunlake Development
1-805 Randy's Mobile Home Estates 1-5343
4-806 D. C. Padgett 4-5268
3-807 Robert L. Craig, Jr. C-452
2-808 Great Age Construction 2-4206
1-809 William H. Hart, Jr. l-5032A
1-810 Habitation Design & Construction 1-5332
1-811 The Tara Group 1-5508
1-812 Carl Prather 1-5814A
1-813 Habitation Design & Construction 1-5916
3-814 Ray J. Spradlin C-448A
4-815 Frances Bailey 4-8098
4-816 Theodore C. Hayes 4-5175
4-817 George G. Wright, Jr. 4-4581
4-818 Robert R. Senerchia 4-5256
4-819 Robert R. Senerchia 3-5154
1-820 Matsche Construction 1-5332
1-821 Landura Corporation 1-4620
1-822 Landura Corporation 1-4620
5-823 Lilbourne E. Wirth
5-825 W. J . McDonald 5-6040
4-826 Milky-Way Builders, Inc. 4-4160
3-827 Arlene C. English 3-0847
5-828 K. W. K. Construction, Inc.
1-829 Armand Lessard 1-6205
1-830 Armand Lessard 1-6205
Commr. Carson abstained from the vote due to his affiliation with Florida Telephone Corp.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT/COUNTY EMPLOYEES
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the employment of Mr. Howard W. Pollard, as Planning and Zoning Coordinator, at an annual salary of $21,000.00.
TAX ROLLS/TAX COLLECTOR
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board awarded the publication of the 1979 Delinquent Tax Rolls to the Sentinel Star.
PUBLIC WORKS/OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Road and Bridge Department to obtain an estimate for repair to the boat ramp off S.R. 40, St. Johns River, in Astor.
MINUTES
Commr. Burhans stated the Board Minutes of November 1972 reflected an agreement by the Board to do maintenance work on a particular road in Shockley Hill Heights. Commr. Burhans stated the work was to be done on a one time basis only, however, this was not reflected in the minutes. Residents of Shockley Hills advised it was their understanding the road would be taken into the County maintenance system if they paid for the repair work.
Commr. Burhans stated he wanted the records to show he had checked the minutes and it was the intent of the Board to repair the road on a one time basis only, and the road would not be taken into the County maintenance system.
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Commr. Carson advised the Board the State of Florida had granted a six (6) month extension which would allow Mr. Lewis, Emergency Services Director, to continue to act as Fuel Allocations Officer for Lake County for the period of the extension.
COMMUNICATIONS
Commr. Carson referred to a recent article in the Sentinel Star which stated Revenue Sharing Funds had been used by Lake County for salaried Road and Bridge employees.
Commr. Carson stated he had checked with Mr. Watkins, Clerk, regarding the statement and the records reflect the Revenue Sharing Funds received by Lake County have never been used for anything other than the construction of the Conner house and road improvements.
COMMUNICATIONS
Commr. Deems referred to a letter he had received from Florence Hunter, Chairperson of the Lake County Task Force on Family Life/ Human Sexuality, which extends an invitation to each of the Commissioners to attend the third semina,: "A Family Affair," on May 17, 1980, at the Lake County Fairgrounds, from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
COMMUNICATIONS
Commr. Middleton requested Mike Willett to contact Dixie Royal concerning the letters sent out by Public Works requesting trees be trimmed in areas where they hang over the road right-of-way.
COUNTY EMPLOYEES
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the resignation of Sherry Puckett, Assistant Personnel Director, effective April 11, 1980.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned.
C. A. "Lex" Deems, Chairman
James C. Watkins, Clerk
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