A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
APRIL 15, 1980
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, April 15, 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; Glenn C. Burhans. Others present were: James C. Watkins, Clerk; Pat Goetzen, Deputy Clerk and Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney.
The Invocation was given by Mr. Watkins and the Pledge was led by Commr. Windram.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of March 11, 1980, as amended and corrected.
RESOLUTIONS
Discussion occurred regarding a proposal to change the name of the Astor Bridge. Commr. Burhans stated he had received several calls opposing the name change. It was noted the bridge had been the Astor Bridge for many years.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board authorized Mr. Ford, County Attorney, to draw up a resolution opposing the proposal. The Resolution is to be sent to the proper Senate and House members, State Association of County Commissioners, the Lake County Legislative Delegation; the Volusia County Legislative Delegation; the Volusia County Attorney; and a telegram is to be sent this date by Mr. Ford to the Legislature in Tallahassee.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of David A. and Julie P. and Robert B. and Maria B. Judson, Lady Lake area, District H1, Case #80-16, for waiver of improvement requirements and plan requirements of the Subdivision Regulations - Section 62.
PUBLIC HEALTH
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment in the amount of $75.00 to cover the cost of ambulance transportation for Mr. Nixon to A. G. Holly State Hospital in Lantana.
FIRE DISTRICTS/APPOINTMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board accepted Jonathan Iannone's letter advising he could not accept the appointment as Commissioner of the Pasco Fire District. The Board directed the Clerk to notify Mr. Iannone that the Board accepts his letter.
Commr. Windram stated the Pasco Fire Department had made a recommendation to appoint Mr. Ralph Bartelt of 9 McDonald Terrace, Mt. Dora. The Board instructed Commr. Windram to make sure the recommendation was that of the Fire Department not just that of one person.
FAIRGROUNDS
Discussion occurred regarding the use of the Fairgrounds arena by the Lake County 4-H Club at no cost. Commr. Windram stated he had talked with Don Smalt, who feels there can be a solution worked out.
The Board directed Commr. Windram to pursue the matter and bring back to the Board.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of warrant #5474 through #5773 as follows:
GENERAL REVENUE FINE & FORFEITURE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION TRUST
ANTI-RECESSION LANDFILL MOSQUITO CONTROL
AQUATIC WEED EMS NORTHEAST AMBULANCE
NORTHEAST HOSPITAL NORTHWEST AMBULANCE BLOCK GRANT
SECTION 8 CETA COR (HOMES)
INDIGENTS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment for the following Indigents:
ADD.........Dorothy Glover for Linda Rogers.................$75.00
CANCEL...Rudeen Miller for Dan Lee Martin...............$60.00
CANCEL...H. A. Ferguson for Jerome Wheeler.............$60.00
PUBLIC HEALTH
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign petitions for admission to the A. G. Holley State Hospital for Aaron Duncan and Mr. Eldere Nixon.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved a temporary loan to Emergency Medical Services Fund in the amount of $13,300.00 for payment of equipment purchased from ComCenter Corporation. This amount represents the 70% matching portion due from the Bureau of Highway Safety Grant #80-08-02-M-311-14 which must be expended by Lake County before the State will reimburse the County. The 30% local portion has been received from South Lake Memorial Hospital.
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Monthly Status Report for Youth Programs, Inc. covering the period from February 26, 1980 to March 25, 1980.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/NURSING HOME
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment to John S. Dickerson, Architect, in the amount of $70.00 for services rendered in March, 1980, on project #5-80 (Lake Memorial Nursing Home).
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Traffic-Criminal Distribution of Revenue Report for April 4, 1980.
PETITIONS/FIRE DISTRICTS
Commr. Deems presented a petition from Steve Richey, representing residents of the Mt. Plymouth Fire Control District, who were formerly served by the Sorrento Fire Department, and are now through this petition, requesting to be withdrawn from the Mr. Plymouth Fire District.
Discussion occurred and the Board tabled the subject until Mr. Ford, County Attorney, could be present.
MENTAL HEALTH/REPORT
Mr. Watkins, Clerk, reported to the Board in regard to the request from Lake/Sumter Community Mental Health Center for $7,200.00, to assist in the implementation and operation of a non-emergency transportation system. The Clerk advised the Board there had been no money budgeted under that particular account item, however there were sufficient monies in the General Revenue Contingency Funds which could be drawn upon.
PURCHASING
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign a letter to the Department of General Services which authorized Norma Showley, Purchasing Agent, Ben Benedum, Public Works Coordinator, and Bob Lewis, Emergency Services Director, to purchase surplus items from the Department.
INSURANCE/FUNDS-TRANSFER/COUNTY PROPERTY
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the transfer of $4,000.00 from Contingency to account number 112-541-1-00-61-100-450, "Insurance".
The transfer was necessary due to the purchase of four (4) new vehicles and three (3) pieces of heavy equipment by the County, since the beginning of this policy year.
COUNTY VEHICLES/PURCHASING/CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the lowest bid from Whellers Paint and Body Shop at $225.00, to paint the vehicle now assigned to the Clerk's Office.
NURSING HOME
Discussion occurred regarding a letter from Health Care Resources, Inc., Connecticut, which indicated the County was due retroactive reimbursement pertaining to medicaid billing. Health Care Resources would provide the necessary services to review medical records, patient care plans, policy and procedure manuals, vendor contracts, etc., to account for the possible reimbursements.
Mr. Watkins advised the Board that he, Mr. Strickland, Nursing Home Administrator, and Mr. Minkoff, County Attorney's Office, had reviewed the proposed services of Health Care Resources, Inc. and it was determined the cost of the services to the County would be greater than any recoveries that would possibly be received. The Board directed the Clerk to write Health Care Resources, Inc. to advise the County does not feel their services are necessary.
GRANTS/PLANNING DEPARTMENT/RESOLUTIONS
At 10:00 A.M. the Chairman announced the advertised time had arrived for the Public Hearing regarding the Community Development Block Grant.
Jerry Sexton, Planning Department, reported to the Board on the progress made in the past two (2) years under the Grant with funding.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and Clerk to sign a resolution authorizing the submittal of application for funding for the third year of the Community Development Block Grant to the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Chairman's signature on the Performance Report cover sheet.
COUNTY VEHICLES
Commr. Windram stated he had been approached concerning the conversion of county vehicles to LP gas as a measure to conserve fuel. Commr. Deems advised he had had some experience with equipment that had been converted and found it to be dangerous and very difficult to handle and would require someone who was experienced with LP gas to oversee the maintenance and distribution of the gas.
Commr. Carson stated he had talked with Mr. Napier, Water and Gas representative for the City of Leesburg, who advised the City was holding a meeting this week with a firm handling compressed natural gas which the City is considering using in some of its automobiles and might not be as dangerous.
APPOINTMENTS/COMMITTEES
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board appointed Mr. James McGinley, Clermont, to the Board of Zoning Appeals, replacing Mr. John Fleming who resigned.
COMMUNICATIONS
Commr. Windram stated he had received a letter from Mr. Van Etten concerning his property on East Lake Joanna Drive. The Board referred the letter to Mr. Ford, County Attorney, to reply to Mr. Van Etten.
PETITIONS/FIRE DISTRICTS
The Board again discussed the petition submitted by residents of the Mt. Plymouth Fire District to withdraw from the Fire District. Mr. Ford, County Attorney, recommended the petition be referred to his office if the Board desired to hold a public hearing to allow the residents to speak to the Board concerning their request.
The Board expressed concern that this type of request would be made more frequently if the residents were allowed to simply petition and be taken out of the district. The Board felt the districts are as small as they should be and the chances of reducing the size would be little or none and the residents should be made aware that the Board shared this feeling.
The Board directed Mr. Ford to have Sandy Minkoff, representing the County Attorney's Office, talk with Steve Heal of the Mt. Plymouth Fire District regarding the matter.
COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, presented a telegram to be sent immediately to Senator Vince Fechtel, Representative Bobby Brantley, Representative Everett Kelly, Representative William R. Conway, Representative Samuel Bell, J. Hyatt Brown, Speaker of the House, Senator Edgar Dunn, Clerk of the House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate. The telegram requested support in the name of the Astor Bridge remaining unchanged, and advised the Resolution passed by the Board earlier today would be forwarded to them.
Mr. Ford recommended a copy of the Resolution be sent to the Volusia County Council which will meet regarding the matter on Thursday, April 17, 1980.
APPOINTMENTS/FIRE DISTRICTS/COMMISSIONERS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board appointed Mr. Ralph Bartelt of 9 McDonald Terrace, Mt. Dora, Florida, as Commissioner for the Pasco Fire District. Mr. Bartelt will replace Mr. Jonathan Iannone who declined the appointment due to possible conflict of interest.
GRIEVANCES/COUNTY EMPLOYEES
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, advised the Board he had received correspondence from the Department of Labor Employment Security, State of Florida, stating Lake County would have to reinstate Jack Duecker as a county employee but without back pay. Mr. Ford stated it was his understanding Legal Aid would continue to appeal the decision. Mr. Ford advised he would follow up and keep the Board advised on the case.
MEETINGS/TRAVEL
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized travel for the County Attorney and Assistant, and Harold Koppel, Finance Director, to attend the Third Annual Seminar on Local Governmental Law in Florida. Mr. Kopple is to attend only the session on Double Taxation. Registration fee to be a total of $50.00.
Mr. Watkins, Clerk, recommended one of the Commissioners should also attend the session on Double Taxation.
FUNDS-TRANSFER/PERSONNEL
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the transfer of $400.00 from Account #001-513-1-00-14-000-120 (Salaries), to Account #001-513-1-00-14-000-510 (Office Supplies). The transfer is necessary due to the increased postage cost over the last few months for recruitment purposes, and a need for additional application forms.
FAIRGROUNDS/COUNTY EMPLOYEES/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of overtime to Jim Watson in the amount of $1,476.60. Overtime accrued during fair time.
Mr. Smalt advised the Board by memorandum that a statement for all overtime and regular wages spent on fair business would be sent to the Fair Board for reimbursement to the Board of County Commissioners. The total reimbursement will be in the amount of $3,387.13.
PURCHASING/COUNTY VEHICLES/BIDS
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board awarded Bid #018-80 to Phillips Buick-Pontiac of Leesburg in the amount of $5,080.00 (low bidder). The bid meets all specifications and carries a 30 to 45 day delivery date.
PURCHASING/CETA
Norma Showley, Purchasing Agent, presented a request from the CETA Department to purchase the following equipment:
1-Secretarial Desk
5-30x60 Executive Desks
6-Swivel Desk Chairs
1-Secretarial Chair
5-Stackable Chairs without arms
1-IBM Correcting Selectric Typewriter
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the purchase of the above requested equipment to be paid from CETA monies ($3,200.00 in budget at present time for equipment). The total purchase not to exceed $2,817.00.
PURCHASING/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of shovels and swing blade repair arms to replenish inventory, from Harry P. Leu, Orlando, at a total price of $391.44 (low bidder). Three weeks allowed for delivery.
PURCHASING/COURTHOUSE
Norma Showley, Purchasing Agent, presented quotes received for replacement of window panes nearest the fire escape on the third, fourth and fifth floors of the Old Courthouse on the East and West sides with wire mesh glass as required by the Fire Regulations. The Board referred the matter to the Building Committee for further review.
RECESS AND REASSEMBLY
The Board recessed for lunch at 11:15 A.M. 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 the Public Works Agenda.
ROAD CLOSINGS - LOTS & STREETS-PLAT OF HIGLEY
It was noted the proper proof of publication was on hand and had appeared in the March 26 and April 2, 1980 editions of the Lake Region News.
Bob Stebbins, Attorney, representing the petitioner appeared before the Board to discuss the request.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the vacation of certain lots and streets in the Plat of Higley described as follows:
A part of Block 6 of the Plat of Higley, Orange County, Florida, (now Lake County, Florida) also being a part of Section 2, Township 18 South, Range 25 East, described as follows:
Begin at the Northwest corner of the Northeast one-quarter (NE l/4) of Section 2, run North 890 56' 03" East along the North line of said Northeast one-quarter (NE1/4) 1229.81 feet; thence South 0o20'44" East 1218.57 feet to County Road No. 5-8134; thence South 89o53'10" West along said County Road 1231.87 feet; thence North 0o14'56" West 1219.59 feet to the Point of Beginning. LESS right of way for County Roads.
ALSO
A part of Block 7 of the Plat of Higley described as follows: Begin at the Northeast corner of the Northwest one-quarter (NW1/4) of Section 2, Township 18 South, Range 25 East, Lake County, Florida, run South 0o14'56" East 1219.59 feet to a County Road No. 5-8134; thence South 89o53'10" West along County Road No. 5-8134 a distance of 889.21 feet to the Easterly right of way of Highway No. 452; thence North 0o15'29" West along Highway No. 452 a distance of 1216.62 feet to the North line of said Northwest one-quarter (NW1/4); thence North 89o41'40" East 889.41 feet to the Point of Beginning.
ALSO
Block 25 and that portion of Block 24, lying West of Highway No. 452, according to the plat of Higley, Orange County, Florida, (now Lake County) also being a part of Section 2, Township 18 South, Range 25 East, described as follows: The North one-half (N1/2) of the Southwest one-quarter (SW1/4) of Section 2, Township 18 South, Range 25 East, Lake County, Florida, lying West of Highway No. 452, LESS right of way of County Road No. 5-8037.
ALSO
A part of Blocks 11, 12, and 23 of the Plat of Higley, described as follows: From the Northeast corner of Section 2, Township 18 South, Range 25 East, Lake County, Florida, run South 0o16'33" East along the East line of Section 2 a distance of 1267.39 feet thence South 89o53'10" West 1368.95 feet to the Point of Beginning of this description; From said Point of Beginning run South 0o21'58" East 1695.81 feet: thence South 89o56'46" West 1298.08 feet; thence North 0o15'28" West 391.70 feet, thence South 89o42'26" West 428.57 feet; thence North 0o21'10" West 1304.14 feet, thence North 89o53'10" East 1725.48 feet to the Point of Beginning.
ALSO
A part of Block 19, 20, 32 and 33 of the Plat of Higley, Orange County, Florida, (now Lake County, Florida) said property also being a part of Section 1, Township 18 South, Range 25 East, described as follows:
Begin at the Northwest corner of the Northeast one-quarter(NE1/4) of Southeast one-quarter (SE1/4) of Southwest one-quarter (SW1/4) run North 0o17'45" West 331.46 feet; thence South 89o47'02" West 65.0 feet; thence North 0o17'45" West 331.45 feet; thence North 89o46'42" East 65.0 feet to the Northwest corner of the Southeast one-quarter (SE1/4) of Northeast one-quarter (NE1/4) of Southwest one-quarter (SW1/4); thence North 89o46'42" East 661.43 feet to the Northwest corner of the South one-half (s1/2) of the Northwest one-quarter (NW1/4) of the Southeast one-quarter (SE1/4); thence North 89o46'32" East 1297.77 feet to County Road No. 5-8134; thence South 0017'25" East along said County Road right of way 1421.76 feet; thence South 89o47'46" West 1296.92 feet: thence South 89o48'25" West 662.22 feet: thence North 0o17'45" West 757.91 feet to the Point of Beginning. LESS right of way for County Roads.
ROAD CLOSINGS-PART OF ROAD IN ALEX ST. CLAIR ABRAMS SUBDIVISION
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the withdrawal by the applicant of the request for closing of the North side of road in Alex St. Clair Abrams Subdivision.
ROAD CLOSINGS-WEST FOURTH STREET IN EAST UMATILLA SUBDIVISION
It was noted the proper proof of publication was on hand and had appeared in the March 26 and April 2, 1980 editions of the Lake Region News.
No one was present to discuss this request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the vacation of a portion of West Fourth Street in East Umatilla Subdivision described as follows:
That portion of West Fourth Street, lying and being between Blocks 92 and Block 93, in East Umatilla, a subdivision in Section 8, Township 18 South, Range 27 East, as recorded in Plat Book 6 on Page 94 Public Records of Lake County, Florida.
ROAD CLOSINGS/DEEDS-MANDERSON RIGHT-OF-WAY
It was noted the proper proof of publication was on hand and had appeared in the April 6 and April 11, 1980 editions of the Lake Region News.
Mike Appleton, Attorney representing Mr. and Mrs. Manderson, addressed the Board regarding the request. He advised the Manderson's have had considerable trouble with people dumping trash, trespassing, etc. on the property and feel if it was reconveyed to them they could have some control and avoid having this problem.
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, advised the Board the Statutes allowed for the Board to reconvey property in this particular situation.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for the County to quit claim back to the Mandersons, the following described property, under Florida Statutes 255.22:
Give and grant a right-of-way for public road purposes and full authority enter upon, construct and operate a road over and upon the following described lands situate in Lake County aforesaid, to-wit: A 60 foot road right-of-way, being 30 feet on either side of, and parallel to the following described line: Begin at the SE corner of the SW1/4 of the SW1/4 of Sec. 33, Tp. 17S, Range 29 E., run thence South 30 feet to a point; run thence East 660 feet to a point; run thence South 1320 feet to a point; run thence East 274 feet, more or less, to State Road Number SR-44.
ROAD CLOSINGS - PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board directed the Clerk to write Mr. Maleski (Petitioner) and advise the Board did not feel they could favorably consider the request for vacating a part of Groveland Road in Lake Franklin Park due to the fact it appears the vacating of said road would cut off another resident's access to his property. The Board stated Mr. Maleski could proceed with advertisement but want him to be advised of the Board's feelings prior to his doing so.
Discussion occurred regarding the request of Melvin Hatton's request for permission to advertise to vacate the East 125 feet of Drive No. One in St. Johns Waterfront Estates.
The Board postponed the request and directed Mr. Willett, Development and Public Works Director, to check into the drainage conditions and talk with Mr. Hatton.
PLATS
Lou Tally, Attorney representing Dr. James Hanson, addressed the Board concerning Dr. Hanson's request for approval of Dora Estates plat for recording. Dr. and Mrs. Hanson also commented to the Board in favor of approval of the plat.
Christine Laflin, Huskey Realty, appeared before the Board and referred to property abutting the proposed subdivision, owned by Mr. Ray.
Mr. Willett, Development and Public Works Director, stated it was clearly understood when the plans for the subdivision were originally discussed with Dr. Hanson that the publicly dedicated right-of-way (66 feet) had to be included and shown on the plat.
Commr. Windram stated he had been contacted by Mr. Ray's son who requested Mr. Ray be given the opportunity to appear before the Board to discuss the matter. Due to serious illness in the family, it was impossible to appear at this meeting.
After much discussion and input from the Pollution Control Department and the Public Works Department, the Board postponed the request until May 6, 1980, at 9:45 A.M. to allow Mr. Ray an opportunity to appear.
PLATS/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved 3200 Limited Subdivision Plat for recording.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board granted preliminary approval on Kings Cove 3rd and 4th Addition Plat subject to the inclusion of the language as recommended by the County Attorney clarifying the description of the dedication or lack of dedication on tracts (future right-of-ways are also currently dedicated public right-of-ways).
CONTRACTS-AGREEMENTS-LEASES/PLATS/FUNDS-TRANSFER
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved to execute the Maintenance Agreement for Royal Trails Unit II Replat and authorized the transfer of $33,000.00 to this account.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment from Royal Trails Unit II Replat escrow account, to Royal Palm Beach Colony, in the amount of $116,577.67.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment from Citrus Cove Escrow account, to Citrus Cove, Inc., in amount of $27,143.98.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS/ROADS-COUNTY, STATE
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved final payment to Asphalt Pavers, Inc., on Project #4-80, Countywide Resurfacing Program, in the amount of $278,687.51. Total payment equals contract price of bid.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved final payment to Mike Hunter, Inc. for Project #7-80, for a flashing beacon installed at the intersection of Highway 27 and Hawthorne, in the amount of $7,500.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment to Square G. Construction Co., Inc. for Project #8-80, Veech Road, in the amount of $122,160.35, to be paid from Revenue Sharing Funds.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following payments to Leecon, Inc:
1. Final payment on Project #3-80, Pine & Limit Avenues, in the amount of $12,453.88, to be paid from Revenue Sharing Funds.
2. Partial payment on Project #6-80, Astor, in the amount of $7,698.15.
3. Partial payment on Project #1-80, C-25A and C-466A, in the amount of $138,707.77.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved partial payment to Aerial Cartographics of America, Inc. in the amount of $6,776.48.
SIGNS-SPEED LIMITS/RESOLUTIONS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board adopted a 35 MPH speed limit on Picciola Road from the bridge southwest for 0.50 of a mile and 35 MPH speed limit from the bridge east for 0.30 of a mile.
The signs are to be made by the County Sign Shop and a resolution adopting the new speed limits to be drawn up by Mr. Ford, County Attorney.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board adopted a 15 MPH speed limit on Johnson Point Road #1-4018.
The signs are to be made by the County Sign Shop and a resolution adopting the new speed limit to be drawn up by Mr. Ford, County Attorney.
ROADS-COUNTY, STATE
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board accepted Canal Drive in Springs Bath & Yacht Club into the County Maintenance System, which was brought up to County Standards under Tax Lien Assessment.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to repair Goat Road, from Pine Valley Road South to the end, for A. C. McCrite on a one-time maintenance at a cost of $90.00
ROADS-COUNTY, STATE/DEEDS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board accepted for recording the following Right-Of-Way Deeds on Cutoff Road:
Donoval Dean
Tivis Newman
Irvin Combs and Faye Combs, his wife
Charlene D. Knox
R. L. Caudill and Evelyn Caudill, his wife
Virgil C. Hopkins and Helen A. Hopkins, his wife
Nova Moore
Josephine Clarett
ROADS-COUNTY, STATE
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the release of road reservations from DOT as contained in the following deed numbers:
#2699, all but 33 feet from centerline of Hazzard Avenue and Hawley Street in City of Eustis. Department has letter of recommendation from City.
#2248, all but 33 feet from centerline of Tulare Street.
#2776, all but 33 feet from centerline of Arcola Street, Paducah Street, Niles Street, Atlantic Avenue, Darnoch Street, Westchester Avenue, Quaker Ridge Avenue, Edgewood Street, Biltmore Street, Prestwick Avenue, Whitemarsh Street, Duxbury Avenue, Apawamis Drive, Carnoustie Drive, Niblic Street and Ridgeview Avenue.
#02-Chapter 21648,
all but 40 feet from centerline of East Avenue in City of Clermont. Department has letter of recommendation from City.
#2579, all but 33 feet from centerline of Aberdovey Avenue.
#1467, all but 33 feet from centerline of Madison Street,
all but 23 feet from centerline of Patricia Place and
all but 50 feet from centerline of C-48.
#2153, all but 20 feet from centerline of Hollywood Avenue and
all but 25 feet from centerline of Gould Street, in the City of Eustis. Department has letter of recommendation from City.
#1690, all but 40 feet from centerline of C-466
all but 33 feet from centerline of Clay Avenue #1537,
all but 33 feet from centerline of Landfill Road.
FUNDS-GENERAL
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the execution of Voucher for Transfer of Funds from DOT in the amount of $228,640.66, Project No. 10-80, C-450.
CONTRACTS-AGREEMENTS-LEASES/ROAD PROJECTS/ROADS
-COUNTY, STATE
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved and executed the Change Order from Leecon, Inc., for Project #5-80, C-448A and C-48, changing the amount of the contract from $335,922.11 to $334,000.11, or a savings of $1,922.00.
PUBLIC WORKS
Discussion occurred regarding parking problems in the Golden Isle area. It was noted that school buses load and unload in this area and there is concern of on-street parking of automobiles. Mr. Willett, Development & Public Works Director, advised the Board of the Department's recommendation to stop all on-street parking in this area. Mr. Willett will check further and bring back to the Board.
ROADS-COUNTY, STATE
Discussion occurred regarding a request to change the name of Lock Road, DR #5-5437 back to Haines Creek Road, DR #5-5437. The name of the road was changed in 1977 from Haines Creek Road to Lock Road due to a petition submitted by the residents of Bonfire Mobile Home Village. The residents who live behind Bonfire did not want the name changed and now are requesting to change the name back.
The Board postponed any action at this time to allow Mr. Willett to review the situation further.
RESOLUTIONS/MUNICIPALITIES/ROADS-COUNTY, STATE
Discussion occurred regarding a resolution from the City of Eustis requesting the County widen and pave County Road #4-5258 (Kurt Street) from U. S. #441 to S. R. 19, in the City of Eustis. Mr. Willett, Development and Public Works Director, advised the Board of the Department's recommendation to deny the request due to there being no right-of-way and insufficient funding for the project.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request upon the recommendations as given by Mr. Willett.
PURCHASING/PUBLIC WORKS/COUNTY PROPERTY
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase and installation of 23 mechanical alarms and 12 electronic alarms for heavy equipment The total cost of the alarms to be $1,768.43, purchased under requirement of OSHA Regulations.
POLLUTION CONTROL
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board granted the variance requested on septic tank set-back requirements on the Mustapick property. Mr. Wicks, Acting Pollution Control Director, advised the Board he had reviewed the request and visited the site and based on the circumstances existing Mr. Wicks recommended approval.
ROAD PROJECTS/ROADS-COUNTY, STATE/BIDS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the bid of $449,480.85 and awarded Project #9-80, Bay Lake Road to Square G. Construction Co., Inc.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the bid of $82,883.50 and awarded Project #13-80, Pennsylvania Street #5-8991 and Kathryn Circle #5-8992, to square G. Construction Co., Inc.
SAFETY INSPECTIONS/PUBLIC WORKS
Discussion occurred regarding a consultant for bridge inspections. Mr. Willett, Development and Public Works Director, recommended this matter of business be postponed to allow time to check into other alternatives. The Board upheld Mr. Willett's recommendation and directed him to pursue the matter further.
ROADS-COUNTY, STATE
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved one-time repair of Red Head Road in Shockley Heights as requested by the School Board.
PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the change in the boundary between Area Maintenance 1 and Area Maintenance 2, to become effective April 16, 1980.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved to deliver 45 cubic yards of clay to be used in repair of Longwood Drive, Skyline Drive, and Morningside Avenue in Skyline Subdivision (publicly dedicated roads) at their expense, on a one-time maintenance at a cost of $225.00.
LICENSES & PERMITS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried, the Board approved the following Utility & Driveway Permits: Commr. Carson abstained from the vote due to his affiliation with Florida Telephone Corporation.
UTILITY PERMITS
PERMIT # PERMITTEE PURPOSE ROAD #
1-450 Sumter Electric Co-Op, Inc. Underground Cable 1-7807
1-451 City of Fruitland Park Potable Water Lines C-466A
5-452 Sumter Electric Co-op, Inc. Stup Pole, Overhead Guy 5-8589
Down Guy and Anchor
5-453 Sumter Electric Co-op, Inc. Distribution Powerline Gracie
1-454 City of Leesburg Gas Line 1-4418
4-455 Grace Free Will Baptist Church Water Line Lake Palm Ave.
2150 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable C-44A
2151 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 1-7009
2152 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 4-4260
2153 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 4-4360
2154 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 4-4360
2155 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable C-466A
2156 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable C-466B
2157 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 1-6512
2158 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 1-6412
2160 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 1-6808
& Aerial Cable
2161 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable; C-468
Proposed Pipe Push
2162 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 2-4806
2163 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable C-565A
2164 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 4-7187
2165 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable C-466
DRIVEWAY PERMITS
PERMIT # PERMITTEE ROAD #
l-824 Edward E. Eschenroeder 1-5313
3-831 Project Home, Inc. 3-2954
3-832 Project Home, Inc. 3-2954
1-833 Chris J. Muma, Jr. 1-6611
1-834 Glenn M. Parker l-7310
1-835 Belmont Homes, Inc. Pine Ridge Rd.
2-836 Frank Huerta 2-2503
1-837 Dale E. Bartch C-44A
1-838 D. H. Yale 1-5413
3-839 Robert Blount for Don Olivenbaum C-561
3-840 Jessee Longest 3-3143
5-841 Del Wood Properties 5-6564
5-842 Del Wood Properties 5-6564
4-843 Del Wood Properties C-452
2-844 Joseph B. Smith 2-2605
4-845 Matsche Company Hannah Drive
4-846 Matsche Company Hannah Drive
1-849 J-Mac Builders & Developers 1-5032A
4-850 Joseph F. Hattan Green Tree Lane
3-847 V. C. Gambell C-452
1-848 David M. Moulton 1-7114
1-851 Henry O. Trimm C-33
1-852 Richard W. Weber, Sr. 1-5032
3-853 Landers Construction Company 3-1859
2-855 Alfredo M. Melchor, 2-0611
Los Robles, Inc.
3-856 Joyce Thompson C-561
1-857 Terry McDaniel, 1-6708
Belmont Homes, Inc.
5-860 John Beccari 5-9786
3-861 L. C. Kittrell Suburban Terrace & Sunset Terrace
4-862 Matsche Construction Hannah Road
1-863 Matsche Construction 1-4018
There being no further business to bring to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 4:50 P.M.
C. A. "Lex" Deems, Chairman
James C. Watkins, Clerk