A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AUGUST 19, 1980
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, August 19, 1980, at 9:00 A.M. in the Board of County Commissioner's 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; Sanford Minkoff, County Attorney's Office; and Mary Grover.
The Invocation was given by Mr. Watkins and the Pledge was led by Commr. Windram.
BONDS
Discussion occurred regarding the Industrial Revenue Bonds. Mr. Lee Rust, Hendrix, Moore and Yardly, Birmingham, Alabama , and Mr. Steve Angelillo, Florida Medical Industries, Inc., appeared before the Board to answer any questions the Board might have.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, signature authorization was given for the Chairman to sign a Resolution and Agreement between the Board and Medi-Tech Corporation subject to the approval of the County Attorney. Under discussion, the Board considered the two (2) statutory requirements: One (1) the ability of the Company to repay the debt and Two (2) the advantage to the County.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Minutes of August 12, 1980, were approved as amended and corrected.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/FINANCE/AG.CENTER/TRAVEL
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for John Jackson, Ag. Center, to attend an educational tour to Brazil to observe the Brazilian citrus industry, October 4-12, 1980, at an anticipated cost of $576.00. The funds are to be transferred from Contingency.
COMMUNICATIONS
Commr. Carson stated he had received a copy of a letter from the Bassville Fire District regarding the possibility of a double taxation issue existing between the City of Eustis and Leesburg. The letter was referred to the County Attorney to research.
COMMUNICATIONS/AUDITS
Mr. Watkins, Clerk, informed the Board he had received a letter from the Department of Community Affairs stating the application for the repayment of the first year audit cost was incomplete as they did not receive a Resolution from the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized Mr. Minkoff, representing the County Attorney's Office, to draw a Resolution requesting the State of Florida reimburse Lake County for the audit costs incurred for 1979-80.
FUNDS - TRANSFER
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following budget transfers:
Northeast Hospital
Transfer $759.00 from 121-526-l-00-01-160-344 (Property Appraiser Commissions) to 121-526-1-00-01-160-994 (Hospital Board Payments).
Reason: Restore appropriations for hospital board from excess fees budgeted.
Tax Collector
Transfer $140.00 from 001-599-1-00-99-000-999 (Contingency Reserve) to 001-513-1-00-06-000-240 (Workers Compensation).
Reason: To cover workers compensation for the balance of the budget year.
Property Appraiser
Transfer $20.00 from 001-599-1-00-99-000-999 (Contingency Reserve) to 001-513-1-00-05-000-240 (Workers Compensation).
Reason: To cover workers compensation for the balance of the budget year.
Expo & Farmer's Market
Transfer $55.00 from OOl-574-l-00-49-000-230 (Life & Health Insurance) to 001-574-1-00-49-000-410 (Communications).
Reason: To pay telephone bills for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Finance and Administration
Transfer $115.00 from account number 001-513-1-00-02-310-510 (Office Supplies) to account number 001-513-1-00-02-310-462 (Equipment Maintenance).
Reason: To cover increased maintenance costs for the balance of the fiscal year.
Building Department
Transfer $204.00 from account number 001-511-1-00-01-010-250 (Board Operations - Unemployment Compensation) to account number 001-524-l-00- 18-030-250 (Building Department - Unemployment Compensation).
Reason: To pay quarterly unemployment compensation billing.
Administrative Buildings
Transfer $23.00 from account number 001-511-1-00-01-010-250 (Board Operations - Unemployment Compensation) to account number 001-519-l-00- l6-000-250 (Administrative Buildings - Unemployment Compensation).
Reason: To pay quarterly unemployment compensation billing.
Transfer $2,000.00 from account number 001-519-1-00-16-000-462 (Equipment Maintenance) to account number 001-519-1-00-16-000-463 (Building & Grounds Maintenance).
Reason: To cover expenses for the remainder of the budget year.
Auto Inspection
Transfer $4,750.00 from account number 001-599-1-00-99-000-999 (Contingency Reserve) to account number 001-524-1-00-61-300-992 (Payments of Delinquent Fees).
Reason: To cover delinquent fees for the remainder of the fiscal year..
Pollution Control
Transfer $500.00 from account number 001-537-1-00-46-000-120 (Regular Salaries) to account number 001-537-1-00-46-000-523 (Chemicals and Lab Supplies).
Reason: To cover expenditures due to increasing costs.
Transfer $300.00 from account number 001-537-l-00-46-000-120 (Regular Salaries) to account number 001-537-1-00-46-000-510 (Office Supplies).
Reason: To cover purchases for the remainder of the fiscal year.
County Attorney
Transfer $25,OOO.OO from account number 001-599-1-00-99-000-999 (Contingency Reserve) to account number 001-514-1-00-04-000-312 (Legal Services).
Reason: To cover the county attorney's fees for the balance of the budget year.
Sheriff
Transfer $13,231.00 from account number 001-599-1-00-99-000-999 (Contingency Reserve) to account number 001-521-1-00-21-000-463 (Building & Grounds Maintenance).
Reason: To cover purchase of paint (estimated at $12,981.00 approved by the Board March 4, 1980, and purchase of painting supplies (250.00) approved July 8, 1980.
BONDS - CONTRACTOR
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Contractor Bonds and Contractor Bond Cancellations:
CONTRACTOR BONDS
1302-80 John W. Coffey dba Wolf Branch Electrical (Electrical)
1388-80 David Weis dba Pioneer Design & Construction, Inc. (General)
1662-80 Paul R. John dba Tanbark Construction
1904-80 John Foster, Sr. dba Harold Ellzey Plumbing, Inc. (Plumbing)
1905-80 Sidney E. Hester dba James C. Greene Tile Contractor, Inc. (Tile & Ceramic Setting Contractor)
1907-80 D. H. Yale (General)
1908-80 James W. Huguley dba Gainesville Heating & Plumbing, Inc. (Heating & Plumbing)
1910-80 John R. Osteen (Residential)
1911-80 Wayne W. Page (Swimming Pool)
1912-80 Michael Hart dba Mike's Heating & Air Conditioning (Heating & Air)
1913-80 Donald W. Evans (Carpentry)
1915-80 Raymond Johnson (Painting & Decorating)
1917-80 McDonald Electrical & Repair Service, Inc.
CONTRACTOR BOND CANCELLATIONS
152-75 Billy J. Monn (General)
666-80 Grover C. Reed, Jr. dba Grover Reed Masonry
INDIGENTS
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment for the following Indigents:
ADD: Charles F. O'Neall for Ray A. Freeman............$60.00
ADD: Ronald Williams for Grace Autrey.................$60.00
ADD: John Gunn for Buford Carl Smith, Jr..............$60.00
ADD: Jeanette Forrester for Everet Bruner.............$60.00
ADD: Samuel Snow for Hazel Dixon......................$60.00
ADD: Perry Kelley for Iola Williams...................$60.00
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of warrants #8551 through #8878 for the following accounts:
General Revenue Fine & Forfeiture
County Transportation Trust Landfill
Anti-recession Mosquito
Aquatic Weed Fish Conservation
Northeast Ambulance 201 Facilities
Block Grant Section a
CETA COR Homes
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the August 8, 1980, Traffic-Criminal Department Distribution of Revenue Report.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC HEALTH/NURSING HOME
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment to John S. Dickerson, Architect, totalling $247.50, for the following projects:
Lake County Nursing Home, Project #5-80
Balance due per statement of June 6, 1980.........$ 70.00
Lake County Health Department, Project #10-80
Architectural Services rendered thru July, 1980...$177.50
TOTAL $247.50
COMMUNICATIONS/RESOLUTIONS
Commr. Windram presented a letter from the United States Department of Agriculture providing a report of the Farmers Home Administration's funding in Lake County during the past three fiscal years.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Mr. Minkoff, representing the County Attorney's Office, to draw a Resolution to Mr. Mike Hightower, State Director, commending his assistance to Lake County.
RECESS AND REASSEMBLY
At 9:40 A.M. the Chairman announced the Board would recess for twenty (20) minutes. The Board reconvened at 1O:OO A.M.
CONTRACT, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/COMMUNICATIONS
Mr . Larry Scott, Florida Division of Forestry, appeared before the Board requesting the Board sign an agreement concerning the installation of the Division of Forestry radio equipment in or on privately owned or governmental vehicles or property with the State of Florida. Discussion occurred. Mr. Minkoff, representing the County Attorney's Office, stated the Agreement did obligate the County for cost of maintenance and engineering.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved to enter into an Agreement with the Forestry Service regarding the radio equipment and authorized the County Attorney's Office to draft an agreement to be entered into with the individual fire districts and volunteer fire departments which would indemnify the County in regards to the maintenance costs.
BIDS/PURCHASING
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Ms. Norma Showley, Purchasing Agent, to rebid Filled Rip Rap Bags and Culvert Pipe.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/MAINTENANCE
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of three (3) Sporlan Filter Shells and 36 Filter Cores for the New Courthouse air conditioning system from R & R Supply, Leesburg, at a cost of $1,910.01.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved to purchase a Bates 8 wheel, wide frame, County Clerk Machine for numbering 0. R. books and documents recorded, from Lake Office Supply at a cost of $424.40.
POLLUTION CONTROL
Mr. Ted Wicks, Acting Pollution Control Director, appeared before the Board requesting approval for a seawall project. Mr. Wicks read the Biological and Water Quality Assessment. Mr. Patrick Galbreath, petitioner, was present to answer any questions the Board might have.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the seawall project for Mr. Patrick Galbreath.
CETA/CONTRACTS & LEASES & AGREEMENTS
Mr. Thomas Schley, CETA Director, appeared before the Board to discuss the fiscal year 1981 CETA contracts. Mr. Schley stated the problem projects were the Title II D and the Title VI. Discussion occurred.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Fiscal Year 1981 CETA Contracts as presented by Mr. Schley.
RECESS AND REASSEMBLY
At 11:OO A.M., the Chairman announced the Board would recess for lunch at the Silver Lake Golf and County 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. At 2:00 P.M. the Chairman announced the advertised Road Closings and Public Works Agenda would be postponed until 3:00 P.M. The Board reconvened at 3:00 P.M.
PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA
ROAD CLOSINGS - Road Right-of-Way on Plymouth Circle
Lakenridge Subdivision (Petition #248)
Mr. Edward H. Lindahl, petitioner, was present to answer any questions the Board might have.
It was noted the proper proof of publication was on hand and had appeared in the July 21 and 28, 1980 editions of the Sentinel Star.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board vacated part of road right-of-way on Plymouth Circle, Lakenridge Subdivision as follows:
That part of Plymouth Circle as shown on the Plat of Lakenridge Subdivision, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 13, Page 25, Public Records of Lake County, Florida, described as follows: Begin at the Southwest Corner of Lot 20 of said Lakenridge Subdivision, run thence South 48" 15' 18" East 39.72 feet to a Point on the arc of a curve concave to the Southeast, having a radius of 100 feet and a central angle of 39" 58' 52", thence Northeasterly along said arc 69.78 feet to a Point of Cusp, thence Westerly along the arc of a curve concave to the North having a radius of 625 feet and a central angle of 7" 55' 16" a distance of 123.59 feet, to the Point of Tangency, thence South 8g" 38' 50" West 3.68 feet to the Point of Beginning.
ROAD CLOSINGS - PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE
Mr . Don Friedman, representing Mrs. Hughes, appeared before the Board to answer any questions the Board might have.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved permission to advertise the vacation of part of Edgewater Street, Yalaha, as requested by Mrs. Anne F. Hughes by Petition #25O.
PLATS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved Lake Joanna Estates Plat for recording and accepted the Construction and Maintenance Bond.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved Westview Terrace Plat for recording and accepted the Maintenance Bond.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved Anerson Hills Partial Replat for recording and adopted a Resolution to be recorded with the Plat.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board gave preliminary plat approval for Imperial Mobile Terrace Unit 4-B.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board gave preliminary plat approval for Montverde Mobile Home 1st Addition subject to Ridgewood Road being paved.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board gave preliminary plat approval for Four Lakes Subdivision.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board gave preliminary plat approval for Harbour Oaks Subdivision.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board gave preliminary plat approval for Rollingwood Subdivision.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS/ESCROW
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved partial payment from Citrus Cove escrow account to Citrus Cove, Inc., in the amount of $19,158.93.
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the release of Royal Trails Unit II Replat Construction Agreement and the release of the balance in the escrow account in the amount of $25,605.50, plus interest from June 30, 1980, to Royal Palm Beach Colony, Inc.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS/ESCROW
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the release of Escrow Maintenance Agreement of Mockingbird Manors Subdivision and the balance in the escrow account in the amount of $850.00, plus interest, to George R. Holder, President.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Windram, 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 Marie C. Lee, Cassia Area, District #4, Case #80-37.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved partial payment to Aerial Cartographics of America, Inc., in the amount of $8,025.75.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved partial payment on Project #5-80 (Ranch Road, Astatula) to Leecon, Inc., in the amount of $10,530.00.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved partial payment on Project #17-80, Cutoff Road, to Superior Asphalt in the amount of $24,723.90.
DEEDS/RIGHT-OF-WAY - ROADS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board accepted six (6) Right-of-Way Deeds on Fletcher Road from the following:
J . W. Mullins and Elinor R. Mullins
William F. Polk
Leola Huddleston Sells and Lloyd H. Sells
Elizabeth C. Stephenson and Carl Stephenson (Parcel 15)
Elizabeth Carpenter Stephenson and Carl Stephens on (Parcel 14)
Elizabeth Woolson
DEEDS/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board accepted a Drainage Easement from Lake Butler Groves, Inc.
DEEDS/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board accepted two (2) Drainage Easements from:
Richard A. Larocque and Paula Larocque
Jack A. Gould and Loren Most
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted three (3) Drainage Easements (Astor Park) from:
Hugh 0. Williams, Jr.
Sadie E. Grisham
0. L. Ansley
Cn a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board accepted two (2) Drainage Easements from:
Melvin Hatton and Peggy D. Hatton
Laverne Drummond
PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved to repair Fox Fire Lane for A. E. Scobey at a cost of $30.00, on a one-time maintenance basis.
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:
#2776, all but 33 feet from centerline of Prestwick Avenue (Mt. Plymouth area)
#2499, all but 33 feet from centerline of Magnolia Avenue
(Okahumpka area)
PUBLIC WORKS/SIGNS/RESOLUTIONS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved, by Resolution, the following speed limits at Wekiva Falls:
Okaloosa Trail #4-4098 25 MPH
Wacassa Trail #4-4198 25 MPH
Nocatee Trail 25 MPH
Holopaw Trail #43898 25 MPH
Chipola Trail #4-3798 25 MPH
Wekiva River Road #4-4298 35 MPH
PUBLIC WORKS/SIGNS/RESOLUTIONS/MUNICIPALITIES
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of the City of Minneola, by Resolution, to place a sign on C-561, at Washington Street, indicating directions to the U. S. Post Office.
BIDS/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board awarded the bid on Project #19-80, Fletcher Road #5-7970, Webster Hill #5-7871, and CR #5-7867 to Superior Asphalt Co., Inc. in the amount of $70,315.68 in that they submitted the lowest and best bid.
PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request from DOT to take over and maintain the flashing light at US 27 and SR 19/Turnpike entrance.
ASSESSMENTS/PUBLIC WORKS
Discussion occurred regarding the tax lien assessments.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved a Maintenance Bond to be included into the tax lien assessments for the paving of roads.
PUBLIC WORKS
Discussion occurred regarding the drainage improvement at Country Club Road and Lakeside Terrace in Eustis.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Mike Willett, Development and Public Works Director, to acquire the necessary easements, lay drainage pipe, and take Country Club Road up to Washington Street into the County Maintenance System.
PUBLIC WORKS
Discussion ocurred regarding the County clay policy.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved to donate clay to cities for recreational purposes and to charge cities for clay used for road services. It was the feeling of the Board all requests should come before the Board and the hauling would be cooperative.
PUBLIC WORKS
Discussion occurred regarding the Clay Pit at CR 455 and Buck Road. Mr. Benedum, Public Works Coordinator, stated the clay is no longer usable and he felt the material could be used for soil cement in the paving of county roads. He further stated the contractor would furnish everything except the sand which would be used from the Clay Pit.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board authorized Mr. Benedum, Public Works Coordinator, to request alternate bids when bidding on road projects, one bid with contractor furnishing soil cement and one without.
BONDS - MOBILE HOME
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Mr. John W. Young, Sunnyside Area, District #l, 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.
GRANTS - Community Development Block Grant/PLANNING DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to pay Final Estimate in the amount of $145,004.07 to All American Construction Co., Inc. - Village of Sorrento - Project #2-80.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, signature authorization was given for the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the Request for Payment on Letter of Credit, Document #39, in the amount of $145,004.07 to HUD the money to pay the final pay estimate.
PUBLIC WORKS
Mr. Richard Chatelier, appeared before the Board information as to why Sugarloaf Mountain Road was not draw down from requesting being paved. He presented a petition from surrounding property owners requesting the road be paved. Mr. Clarence Nielson, property owner, also addressed the Board regarding this problem.
Commr. Middleton and Mr. Ben Benedum, Public Works Coordinator, to check Sugarloaf Mountain Road.
RESOLUTIONS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, signature authorization was given for the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the following Resolutions:
Resolution for Anderson Hills Subdivision.
Resolution Commending Mr. Mike Hightower, Farmer's Home Administration, for his assistance to Lake County.
Resolution to the Department of Community Affairs to request the State of Florida to reimburse Lake County for audit costs for 1979-80.
Resolution Regarding Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Services, Certificate of Public Convenience & Necessity for the following:
Waterman Memorial Hospital
South Lake Hospital Ambulance
City of Leesburg - Northwest Ambulance
Lake/Sumter Community Mental Health Center
Resolution Regarding Emergency Medical Services Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the following:
City of Leesburg - Northwest Ambulance
Waterman Memorial Hospital Ambulance Service.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 4:35 P. M.
C. A. "Lex" Deems, Chairman
James C. Watkins, Clerk
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