A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
JUNE 10, 1980
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, June 10, 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; 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.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of the May 13, 1980, Meeting as amended and corrected.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of the May 20, 1980, Meeting as amended and corrected subject to the correction on Page 8, Paragraph 1 referring to Landfill holidays.
BUILDING COMMITTEE/CETA
Mr. Watkins, representing the Building Committee reported to the Board that the request from CETA to relocate in downtown Tavares had been reviewed and the Building Committee felt that Mr. Schley, CETA Director, should renegotiate the contract for the building CETA is presently occupying, for an additional year due to the possible relocation of the HRS offices presently located in the Old Courthouse.
BUILDING COMMITTEE/OLD COURTHOUSE/JAIL
Mr. Watkins, reported that the Building Committee had referred the request to convert the boilers in the Old Courthouse and Jail to him to research further and report back to the Building Committee.
BUILDING COMMITTEE
Mr. Watkins ask Commr. Burhans to meet with the Building Committee concerning the possible relocation of the Umatilla Barn.
COURTHOUSE/CLERK
Discussion occurred regarding the doors of the Courthouse being left open.
Mr. Watkins to prepare a memo to be sent to all individuals who might be using the Courthouse after hours or on week ends requesting that they not only lock the doors but make sure that they physically check to see that the door is shut and locked securely.
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the May 30, 1980, Traffic-Criminal Department Distribution of Revenue Report.
On a motion by Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Monthly Status Report from Youth Programs, Inc., which covers the period from April 26 to May 25, 1980.
COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Watkins read a letter from Mrs. Louis L. Endinger thanking the Board for the Resolution she received in memory of the work performed by her husband for the Lake County Public Works Department.
FIRE DISTRICTS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
Mr. Watkins read a request from the Pasco Fire District asking the County to temporarily lend the District $l,OOO.OO to cover operating expenses for the balance of this year.
The request was referred to Chris Ford, County Attorney for further research.
The Board requested Mr. Ford write for an Attorney General's Opinion regarding the request.
FUNDS TRANSFERS/POLLUTION CONTROL
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved a $l,OOO.OO transfer of funds from 001-537-1-00-46-000-120 (Salaries) to 001-537-1-00-46-000-521 (Fuel & Lubricants) due to the increase in gas prices.
FUNDS-TRANSFERS/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved a $15,725.00 transfer of funds from (Contingency & Reserve) to (Sheriff's Workmans Compensation) to pay the premium for the balance of the year.
FIRE DISTRICTS
Discussion occurred regarding the boundaries of the Paisley Fire District.
The Board appointed Commr. Burhans, Mr. Watkins and Chris Ford, County Attorney to research and meet with the Fire Commissioners of the Paisley Fire District to find out what they would like done with the Fire District, and report back to the Board.
BLOCK GRANTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved to pay Estimate #3 in the amount of $14,154.75 to All American Construction Company, Inc. - Village of Sorrento, Project No. 2-80.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign a Request for Payment on a Letter of Credit, Doucument #35 in the amount of $24,615.26 to draw down from HUD the money to pay estimate #3 and other expenses.
BONDS-MOBILE HOME
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the cancellation of a Mobile Home Bond for Kenneth E. Sprayberry, Agreement dated June 13, 1979, in that the conventional dwelling has been completed and the mobile home removed from the property.
PLANNING
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for waiver of improvement requirements and plan requirements of the Subdivision Regulations - Section 62 for Steve Goddard (R.L.C. Investments Inc. & Jackie Pack) - Bassville Park Area - District 1 - Case #80A-3.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for waiver of improvement requirements and plan requirements of the Subdivision Regulations - Section 62 for James J. Jones - District #4 - Case #80-24.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Sorrento Area - Commr. Middleton and Chairman to sign the DRI Development Order on Florida Power Corp.'s Piedmont-Sorrento Transmission Line.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT/COMMITTEES
Howard Pollard, Planning & Zoning Coordinator discussed the formation of the Development Plan Committee for Lake County which would consist of 40 members.
The Board requested Mr. Pollard to update the previous list of 40 members and bring it back to the Board for approval with the Executive Committee being appointed by its 040 members.
MUNICIPALITIES/ZONING
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of the City of Mount Dora to rezone property owned by Floyd Risley from the County's Agriculture Zoning to the City of Mount Dora's R-3 Zoning to allow multi-family dwellings, subject to Mr. Risley meeting the County's drainage requirements.
PUBLIC WORKS/TRAVEL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Charlie Daniels, Public Works, to travel to the University of Tennessee to look at a used trash compactor. If the equipment is purchased, the travel expenses will be deducted from the purchase price of $12,500.00. The motion also approved the purchase of the equipment at $12,000.00.
ROADS-COUNTY,STATE/PUBLIC WORKS
Mr. Willett, Development and Public Works Director, advised the Board of the Public Hearing concerning the DOT Five (5) Year Work Plan (1981-1985), to be held June 20, 1980, Tallahassee. The Board recommended Mr. Willett attend and if possible the County Attorney.
EMERGENCY SERVICES/TRAVEL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved Bob Lewis, Director of Emergency Services, to travel to Battle Creek, Michigan, to attend the Civil Defense Career Graduate Seminar. The total cost of the travel to be $770.00 of which approximately 80 to 85% will be federally funded.
MUNICIPALITIES/ROADS-COUNTY,STATE
Commr. Middleton presented a letter written by the Town of Montverde to Ben Benedum, Public Works, requesting 500 cubic yards of clay to help prepare several roads for paving and also requested financial aid from Lake County in the resurfacing of Porter Avenue. The Town advises that although Porter Avenue is a Town street, it is primarily used by County residents.
The Board referred the letter to Mr. Ford, County Attorney for further research concerning possible assistance to the Town of Montverde.
COMMUNICATIONS/SHERIFF
Commr. Middleton advised the Board he had received a request for additional Sheriff's patrol on Bay Lake Road, Groveland. It was brought to his attention the Girl Scouts are camping in this area and have to cross the road to reach the swimming area, and there is much concern for their safety due to speeders.
The Board directed the Clerk to contact the Sheriff for the additional patrol for the remainder of this week (camp last only through this week).
SHERIFF/COMMUNICATIONS
Commr. Middleton stated he had received a complaint regarding speeding through the Chain of Lakes, Clermont area. It was noted the problem is occurring in the early morning hours around 5:00 A.M. to 5:30 A.M.
Lamar Calhoun, Administrative Assistant, Sheriff's Department, was present and advised the Board he would inform the Deputies of the complaint.
AGRICULTURE CENTER/TRAVEL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for one (1) Adult Leader and three (3) Delegates to attend the State 4-H Congress in Gainesville, July 21 through 25, 1980. Total anticipated cost to be $227.20.
SHERIFF/PURCHASING
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Comrnr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board directed Norma Showley, Purchasing Agent to contact the Department of Corrections for information of specific manufactures of the required type of lighting to be installed in the Lake County Jail and to proceed to obtain quotes from the manufacturers. The Board declared this to be an emergency situation.
NURSING HOME/PURCHASING
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the purchase of seven (7) pairs of draperies and 40 stacking dining chairs (two inch (2") padding, for the Nursing Home. The purchases to be made from Trinity Marketing, Orlando, Florida at the following costs:
Draperies (7 Pairs) - $551.00 plus $12.00 for hanging and
pinning, delivered and installed. (Low Bidder).
Dining Chairs (40 Stacking) - $15.50 per chair plus freight. (Low Bidder).
JAIL
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, informed the Board of a letter received from the Department of Corrections concerning renovations to be made to the jail in compliance with Chapter 33-8, Rules and Regulations.
The Board directed Mr. Ford to respond to the letter and advise that renovations are being made however, it is doubtful the facility will ever meet the specifications required by the Department of Corrections.
RESOLUTIONS/LAWS & LEGISLATION
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board directed Mr. Ford, County Attorney, to draw up a resolution supporting Columbia County's position regarding Home Rule of Counties, with a copy to be sent to the Lake County Delegation and the State Association of Board of County Commissioners.
RECESS AND REASSEMBLY
At 10:55 A.M., the Chairman announced the Board would recess until 11:30 A.M. The Board reconvened at 11:50 A.M.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Mr. Bob Soukup, Director, Lake County Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Board to discuss the progress of the Chamber in the past several months and the goals for the future. Mr. Soukup requested the Board contract with the Chamber for specific services which the Chamber could perform for the public in exchange for financial assistance.
After much discussion Commr. Deems suggested the Chamber
submit a request for funding, as other agencies do, to be considered with the County Budget.
Phil Searles, Executive Director, Minneola-Clermont Area Chamber of Commerce addressed the Board in reference to the Attorney General's Opinion which states the County may not fund any Chamber. It was Mr. Searles feeling that the opinion did not indicate the Board could not financially assist the Chamber.
Mr. Dave Fennel, Manager, Eustis Chamber of Commerce, also addressed the Board and stated he felt the Lake County Chamber of Commerce should get out of the Chamber business and become the Economic Development Agency for Lake County, hired by Lake County to serve in this capacity.
RECESS AND REASSEMBLY
At 12:30 P.M. the Chairman announced the Board would recess for lunch at the Park Grill with the Public and Press invited On a Dutch-Treat basis.
The Board reconvened at 2:OO P.M. for Code Violations.
CODE VIOLATIONS
PUBLIC HEARING #43-80-l RR to A Maria K. Evans
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved the rezoning from RR (Rural Residential) to A (Agriculture).
PUBLIC HEARING #47-80-4 C-l to C-2 or CP Carl A. White
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved the rezoning from C-l (Rural or Tourist Commercial) to CP (Planned Commercial).
PUBLIC HEARING #40-80-5 A to C-l or CP George Weyrauch
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved the rezoning from A (Agricultural) to CP (Planned Commercial).
PUBLIC HEARING CUP #706-l in R-l-7 J. Edward Conway
No one present wished to discuss this ease with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and postponed the case until August 12, 1980, at 2:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible.
PUBLIC HEARING CUP #462-3 P & Z Commission (Staff)
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved a three (3) year extension of the CUP.
PUBLIC HEARING CUP #710-3 in A James M. Walker
Mr . Walker addressed the Board expressing his opposition to denial of this ease, and submitted to the Board a petition of 49 names who favor this request for rezoning.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board overturned the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved the CUP in A (Agricultural) for a small auto repair shop.
PUBLIC HEARING CUP #292A-3 (Amend) Ansel T. Lake
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and postponed the ease until August 12, 1980, at 2:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible.
PUBLIC HEARING CUP #713-2 in A Liz Allan
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the PLanning Commission and postponed the case until July 8, 1980, at 2:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible.
PUBLIC HEARING #59-80-Z R-l-5 to C-2 or CP Winifred Brockington
Mr. Brockington appeared before the Board regarding this case.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved the rezoning from R-l-5 (Mobile or Mixed Residential District) to C-l (Rural or Tourist Commercial).
PUBLIC HEARING CUP #712-l in RR Thomas & Alice Waller
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and denied the CUP in RR (Rural Residential) for a Dental Lab.
PUBLIC HEARING #51-80-1 R-l-7 to RP Sun First National Bank of Lake County
Steve Richey, Attorney, was present representing Sun First National Bank of Lake County.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried, the Board approved the rezoning from R-l-7 (Urban Residential) to RP (Multiple-Family Residential-Professional).
Commr. Carson and Commr. Deems abstained from the vote and discussion due to their affiliation with the Sun First National Bank of Lake County.
PUBLIC HEARING #52-80-3 RR to CP or LM Agricultural Marketing Association
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved rezoning from RR (Rural Residential) to CP (Planned Commercial).
PUBLIC HEARING CUP #334-5 Renovation P & Z Commission (Staff)
Mr. Alan W. Mielke appeared before the Board requesting a denial of revocation of CUP. Mr . Ron Davis appeared before the Board requesting the approval of the Revocation of CUP.
Commr. Carson made a motion to uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the revocation of the CUP, the motion died for a lack of a second.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried, the Board overturned the recommendation of the Planning Commission and denied the revocation of CUP #334-5.
Commr. Carson voted "No".
PUBLIC HEARING #55-80-l R-l-7 to RP or CP Sun First National Bank of Lake County
Steve Richey, Attorney, was present representing Sun First National Bank of Lake County.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved rezoning from R-l-7 (Urban Residential) to CP (Planned Commercial).
Commr. Carson and Commr. Deems abstained from the vote and discussion due to their affiliation with Sun First National Bank of Lake County.
PUBLIC HEARING #53-80-l R-l-7 to RP or CP Kenneth Davis
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously , the Board approved rezoning from R-l-7 (Urban Residential) to RP (Multiple-Family Residential-Professional).
PUBLIC HEARING #58-80-l R-l-7 to RP Eugene F. Smith
No one present wished to discuss this ease with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved the rezoning from R-l-7 (Urban Residential) to RP (Multiple-Family Residential-Professional).
PUBLIC HEARING CUP 709-5 (Electric Substation) City of Leesburg
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and accepted the withdrawal from the City of Leesburg.
PUBLIC HEARING CUP #714-5 in A Carroll & Caryl Adams
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved the CUP in A (Agricultural).
PUBLIC HEARING CUP #711-5 in A Peter C. Germeroth
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the PLanning Commission and postponed the case until July 8, 1980, at 2:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible.
PUBLIC HEARING CUP #395-4 and #395A-4 Revocation P & Z Commission
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commisison and approved the revocation of both CUP #395-4 and #395A-4.
PUBLIC HEARING #50-80-4 RA to AR Roy W. Smith
No on pres SEE AMENDMENT - 07/21/81 case withe the Board.
On a motion COUNTY COMMISSIONERS by Commr. Middelton and
carried unanimou MEETING- MINUTE BOOK reccomendation of the
Planning Commiss 30 PAGE 317 from RA (Ranchette) to AR (Agricultural
PUBLIC HEARING #54-80-4 RM to A Richard Menard & David Morton
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved rezoning from RM (Mobile Home Residential) to A (Agricultural).
FIRE DISTRICTS/APPOINTMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board appointed Mr. Harold Burt to serve as a Fire Commissioner for the Paisley Fire District.
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, Mosquito Control, Director to attend the F A M A Director's Section on June 18, 1980 in St. Augustine at an estimated cost of $25.00.
PUBLIC WORKS/ROADS, COUNTY-STATE
Disucssion occurred regarding a request from Mr. Ralph Custer, Rural Mail Carrier who would like limestone to be placed on the shoulders of Hwy. 561 from Hwy. 19 to the Lake County Animal Shelter in place of the sand that is now there because his mail truck gets stuck several times a day.
POLLUTION CONTROL/APPOINTMENTS
Chris Ford, County Attorney, informed the Board that there were two openings in the Pollution Control Board that needed to be filled.
Mr. Ford to remind the Board next week to make the necessary appointments.
MAINTENANCE/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PURCHASING
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of pipe cutting tools in the amount of $281.45 for the Lake County Maintenance Department, so they can perform normal plumbing work at all County Buildings.
MAINTENANCE/COUNTY BUILDINGS
Mr. Watkins, Clerk advised the Board that all maintenance requests should be sent through Mr. Harry Nies, Chief Deputy Clerk, for work that needs to be done on all County Property.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board the meeting adjourned at 2:56 P.M.
C. A. "Lex" Deems, Chairman
James C. Watkins, Clerk
6-27-80 5:00 P.M.