A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

SEPTEMBER 2, 1980

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, September 2, 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; Pat Willman, Deputy Clerk; Sanford Minkoff, representing the County Attorney's Office.

The Invocation was given by Mr. Watkins and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Windram.

COMMUNICATIONS

Mr. Noel Griffin, Jr. appeared before the Board as a citizen to advise the Board his feelings regarding the Sheriff's request for four (4) new positions within the Sheriff's Department budget request for 1980-1981. Mr. Griffin stated there were three (3) positions which were vacant at this time due to resignations or promotions of employees. These three positions total approximately $30,000 in salaries which could be utilized rather than creating the four (4) requested positions.

MINUTES

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of August 5, 1980, as amended and corrected.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of August 19, 1980 as read.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of June 24, 1980, Special Meeting, as read.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of August 13, 1980, Special Meeting, as read.

FAIRGROUNDS

Commr. Windram advised the Board Mr. Smalt had met with Mr. Millican and Stan Bainter regarding problems within the Cattle and Poultry areas at the Fairgrounds.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following:

To remove old Poultry Building and convert Old McDonald's Farm Building into Poultry area.



Take the concrete floor area where the Poultry building was and convert into the Youth Steer staging and wash area.



This also will eliminate the drainage problem that exists in the other wash area.



Take down the fenced area of the old staging area and use for expansion of Farmer's Market spaces.

The County will be responsible for taking down the Poultry building and the Cattlemen's Association or the Fair Association will do the building.

TRAVEL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/VETERANS SERVICE

On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved Art Ragland, Veterans Service Officer to attend the State Association of County Commissioners Meeting October 8, through October 11, 1980, in Jacksonville. Registration fees to be paid by the State Association of County Service Officers. Total anticipated cost to the County to be $22.61.

STATE AGENCIES/CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, LEASES

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and Clerk to sign the recommendation of the Division of Forestry which designates certain areas of railroad right-of-way as fire hazard areas and recommends plowing and/or burning to prevent railroad caused fires.

BONDS-CONTRACTOR

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Contractor Bonds and Contractor Bond cancellations:

1237-81 Gordon Albright dba A & R Concrete (Specialty)

1622-79 Kenneth N. Anderson (General Residential)

1919=80 Glynn Leach dba G & G Plastering (Plastering & Stucco Work

1920-80 Lester Bott (General)

1921-80 Charles T. Huguley dba Gainesville Heating & Plumbing, Inc (Plumbing)

1922-80 Orin G. Cooper II dba Skip's Plumbing (Plumbing)

Cancellations

352-81 H. E. Domke

866-72 W. R. Shivers

1161-77 George W. Heymann (Electrical)

1237-78 Gordon Albright & Roscoe Roberts dba A & R Concrete (Cement)

1596-78 Warren A. Minday dba Tara Mobile Homes, Inc. (Mobile Home Corporation

1620-78 Barbara Hayes dba Hayes Aluminum (Aluminum)

1673-81 Virginia K. Walker dba American Masonry

1682-78 James R. Makin

1790-79 Edwin C. Wolek, Jr. dba Brite Electric

1831-79 David Gosnell

LICENSES & PERMITS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Gun Permits bond renewals and additions and deletions:

Renewal Additions & Deletions

Fred Cooper

Thomas Henry Poole, Sr. Alice J. Trett

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized payment of warrants #8879 through #9190 for the following accounts:

Fine & Forfeiture General Revenue

County Transportation Trust Revenue Sharing

Landfill Title II Anti Recession

N. E. Hospital District N. W. Amublance District

Block Grant Section 8

CETA



INDIGENTS

On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved cancellation of the following Indigents:

CANCEL ......Perry Kelley for Carnell Mathis............$l8.00

CANCEL .........Willie Mae Barrett for Charles Mahone...$60.00

CANCEL .......Willie Mae Barrett for Mamie Calhoun......$60.00

CANCEL .......Charles Lowe for Marie S. Sanders.........$40.00

CANCEL .....Beverly Shores Inc. for Willie Lee Roshe11..$45.00

CANCEL.........Tropic Homes, Inc. for Linda Pratt.......$6O.O0

CANCEL ............Willard Droskey for James Doyle.....$36.00

CANCEL ......Barbar a McConnell for Geraldine Rodgers...$55.00

CANCEL ...........Valorie Thomas for Margorie Woods.....$45.00

FUNDS-TRANSFERS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Budget Transfers:

NURSING HOME

Transfer $99.00 from account number 001-562-1-00-37-000-450 "Insurance", to account number 001-562-1-00-37-000-510 "Office Supplies".



Reason: To cover current office supply expenditures.

ZONING DEPARTMENT

Transfer $75.00 from account number OOl--524-1-00-18-020-120 "Regular Salaries", to account number 001-524-1-00-18-020-991 'Refunds".



Reason: To cover two current purchase orders.

ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDINGS

Transfer $2.000.00 from account number 001-519-1-00-16-000-230 "Life & Health Insurance", to account number 001-519-1-00-16-000-463 '"Building & Grounds Maintenance".



Transfer $5,000.00 from account number 001-519-1-00-16-000-129 "Salary Reserve", to account number 001-519-1-00-16-000-463 "Building & Grounds Maintenance".



Reason: To cover maintenance expenditures for the remainder of the fiscal year.



BOARD OPERATIONS

Transfer $246.00 from account number 001-511-1-00-01-010-230 "Life & Health Insurance", to account number OOl-511-l-OO--01-010-640 "Equipment"



Reason: To cover purchase agreement payment for the Law Library copier.



FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION

Transfer $35.00 from account number 001-513-1-00-02-310-510 "Office Supplies", to account number 001-513-1-00-02-310-540 "Books, Publications & Dues".



Reason: To cover renewal of the REvenue Sharing Bulletin.

BLOCK GRANT

Transfer $845.00 from account number 126-554-l-00-18-430-440 "Rentals & Leases", to account number 126-554-1-00-18-430-611 "Park, Community Site Aquisitions".

Transfer $255.00 from account number 126-554-l-00-18-430-520 "Operating Supplies", to account number 126-554-1-00-18-430-611 "Park, Community Site Aquisitions".

Transfer $5,000.00 from account number 126-554-l-00-18-430-999 "Contingency Reserve", to account number 126-554-l-00-18-430-530 "Road Materials & Supplies".

Transfer $8,802.00 from account number 126-554-l-00-18-430-524 "Housing & Rehab Materials", to account number 126-554-l-00-18-430-530 '"Road Materials & Supplies".

Reason: To revise budget to meet expenditures for the balance of the budget year.



AQUATIC WEED CONTROL

Transfer $950.00 from account number 118-537-1-00-29-200-120 'Regular Salaries' to account number 118-537-l-00-29-200-462 '"Equipment Maintenance".



Reason: To cover repairs to an airboat, property number 5971.

POLLUTION CONTROL

Transfer $250.00 from account number 001-537-1-00-46-000-120 "Regular Salaries" to account number 001-537-1-00-46-000-462 "Maintenance of Equipment".



Reason: Transfer necessary due to unanticipated repair work on one of the department's vehicles.



COUNTY JUDGES

Transfer $9.00 from account number 111-516-1-00-50-000-640 '"Equipment" to account number 111-516-1-00-50-000-540 "Books, Publications & Dues".



Reason: To cover judges annual dues 1980-81 for the Conference of County Court Judges of Florida.



BOARD OPERATIONS

Transfer $28,000.00 from account number 001-513-1-00-01-020-320 "Finance & Administration - Accounting & Auditing Fees", to account number 001-511-1-00-01-010-430 "Board Operations - Utility Services".



Reason: To cover utility expenditures for the remainder of the fiscal year.



NOKTHWEST AMBULANCE FUND

Transfer $543.00 from account number 001-599-1-00-99-000-999 "Contingency Reserve" to account number 123-526-l-00-Ol--180-995 "Ambulance Service Payments".



Reason: Transfer to correct error in calculation of tax collectors commissions.

REPORTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Monthly Status Report for Youth Programs, Inc. for the period of June 26, 1980, through July 29, 1980.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Plonthly Board Packet from the Lake Community Action Agency.

CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, LEASES/CETA

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and Clerk to sign the lease agreement between Lake County and F. Wallace and Mary E. DeDier, for CETA office space described at Tavares, St. Clair Abrams Extension, N 104 Feet of W 205 Feet of Lot 3, Block 8. The term of tne lease being one year, beginning on July 1, 1980, and terminating on June 30, 1981, at the rental rate of $3.50 per square foot; $1,261.17 per month.

REPORTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the August 22 and August 15, 1980, Traffic-Criminal Department Distribution of Revenue Report.

CHECKS RECEIVED/INSURANCE/COURTHOUSE

Commr. Carson moved to accept a check from The Hartford Insurance Company covering damages to the new Courthouse air conditioning unit which were caused by lightning.

Discussion occurred regarding the acceptance of checks from insurance companies. The Board directed the Clerk to check further regarding details of this particular check and bring back to the Board later today .

Commr. Carson withdrew his motion.

PUBLIC HEALTH

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unaniously, the Board approved a Non-Emergency Transportation Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Handi-Cab of Florida, Inc.

CHECKS RECEIVED/ELECTIONS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted checks totaling $185.16 for voter lists and verification of names from the following:

J. M. Hoskinson...............................$3.00

Phil Searles..................................$5.30

J. M. Hoskinson..............................$l8.34

Richard H. Langley...........................$83.00

Claude E. Smoak, Jr..........................$l9.46

Glenn Y. Middleton...........................$40.00

Jim R. Crosley...............................$12.00

John L. Mica ............................... ..$2.56

Ed Clark ................................... ..$1.50

DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROADS-COUNTY, STATE

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved final payment to Square G. Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $31,604.87, for Project #13-80, Pennsylvania Street and Kathryn Circle.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved final payment to Square G. Construction, in the amount of $72,706.13, for Project #21-80RS, Quarters Road and Old Okahumpka Road, SUBJECT to Public Works Department receiving the necessary payroll information needed to comply with the Davis Bacon Act.

BIDS/ROADS-COUNTY, STATE

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Midleton and carried unanimously, the Board awarded the bid on Project #22-80, Sorrento, to All American Construction Co., low bidder in the amount of $142,267.10.

COMMUNICATIONS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request from Manatee County to purchase approximately 630 cubic yards of red clay from Lake County.

COUNTY EMPLOYEES/SCHOOLS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved reimbursement in the amount of $66.40 to Francie Evans, Secretary II with the Public Works Department, upon the completion of a Shorthand All course at Lake Sumter Community College.

MUNICIPALITIES/ZONING

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the intent of the City of Groveland to annex approximately 40 acres of land known as the "Parkwood Section".

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of the City of Eustis to rezone property located at the Southwest corner of Old Mount Dora Road and Eudora Road consisting of approximately 10.8 acres from Rural Residential to the City of Eustis's zoning classification of R-l-A (medium density single family residential).

PLATS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the Plat of Waterwood for recording and authorized the Chairman and Clerk to sign the plat.

BONDS-MOBILE HOME

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Mary T. Hahn, Eustis area, District #4, to live in a travel trailer on the same piece of property on which her 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.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of John H. Ewing, Eustis 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.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Herbert A. Penley, Altoona area, District #5, and James B. D. Paynter, Emeralda Island area, District #5, for renewal of their existing mobile home bonds and agreements for a period of one year.

On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the cancellation of Mobile Home Bonds for Grady Justus and John Lesley Jackson, in that their conventional dwelling has been completed and the mobile homes have been removed from the property.

TRAVEL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/POLLUTION CONTROL

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved Ted Wicks, Acting Pollution Control Director, to travel to Tallahassee, September 4 & 5, 1980, to meet with the Bureau of Land and Water Management regarding the Palatlakaha River Basin Study. All expenses to be paid by the Palatlakaha River Basin Study Fund.

PURCHASING/PUBLIC WORKS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of 100 hard hats, 25 replacement liners; 25 fluorescent vests and 25 pair of fluorescent gloves for the Public Works Department, from Safety-Lites Company, at the low quote of $533.00. The motion also included the purchase of 100 decals for the hard hats at the cost of $60.00 to $70.00 per hundred from Safety-Lites Company (not included in quote of $533.00).

PURCHASING/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS/MUNICIPALITIES

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of two (2) Two Way Post Mount Flashing Amber School Zone Signs on posts for Secondary Road C-452 (St. Clair Abrams Avenue at Tavares Elementary School, at the low quote of $285.00 each (a total of $570.00) from Control Specialits. The City of Tavares has agreed to install and maintain the lights at the expense of the City.

PURCHASING/FAIRGROUNDS/COURTS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of four (4) dry cell battery operated 9" square emergency lights for Courtrooms A, B, C, and D, at the low quote of $89.50 each plus freight from Orlando (total of $358.00 plus freight).

This request was presented and approved in January of 1980 and at the time the lights were received, the Fairgrounds was required by the Eustis Fire Department to install emergency lights prior to the opening of the Fair. Due to the time element involved, the lights were used for the Fairgrounds. This request from the Fairgrounds will be used to replace those borrowed from the purchase for the courtrooms.

PURCHASING/NURSING HOME/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the purchase on one (1) 60" X 60" mobie screen on a tripod from Porters Camera Shop in Eustis at the low quote of $79.95. The screen will enable the Nursing Home Staff to show movies to the patients in the dining room where conditions seem to be more suitable for this activity.

FIRE DISTRICTS

Mr . Steve Ahern, Mascotte, appeared before the Board to request permission to advertise a proposed ordinance creating the Southwest Lake Fire District. Mr. Ahearn advised the Board the Volunteer Fire Department now in existence feels it would be necessary to receive ad valorem taxes and an additional structured tax on mobile homes not considered real property.

Discussion occurred and the Board, upon the recommendation of Sanford Minkoff, County Attorney's representative, felt it would be best to propose only one type of tax. It was determined it would not be necessary to rush the advertisement for the November ballot, due to the possibility of placing the proposed ordinance on the ballot of the City election at a later date, if approved by the Board.

The Board directed Mr. Ahern to discuss the matter with all interested parties and present to the Board a definite request for a particular taxing base.

CHECKS RECEIVED/INSURANCE/COURTHOUSE

Mr. Watkins, Clerk, advised the Board he had checked into the acceptance of the check from The Hartford Insurance Company discussed earlier in the meeting, andand stated the check covered the damages and was acceptable.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted a check in the amount of $6,664.75 from The Hartford Insurance Company, covering lightning damage to the new Courthouse air conditioning unit.

CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, LEASES/BONDS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and Clerk to sign the original Agreement; Inducement Agreement and Resolution between Lake County and Florida Medical Industries, Inc. for the issuance of Industrial Revenue Bonds.

CETA/TRAVEL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Tom Schley, CETA Director, and Sanford Minkoff, County Attorney's Office, to travel to Tallahassee for a conference with the Department of Labor. The date of travel has not been scheduled at this time.

RECESS AND REASSEMBLY

At 11:lO A.M. the Chairman announced the Board would recess for lunch at the Golden Coral, with the Public and Press invited on a Dutch Treat basis.

The Board reconvened at 2:00 P.M. for Code Violations. CODE VIOLATIONS

PUBLIC HEARING ZV-78-34 Frank Adams

Mr. Benedum, Public Works Coordinator, advised the Board of a possible solution to the problem relating to this case. He stated if the road is paved, a retention area could be built along the right-of-way of the road to catch the water draining down the hill. Mr. Wicks, Acting Pollution Control Director, advised Mr. Benedum that the water held in the retention area would percolate into the ground, but the ditch level must remain 2 l/2 feet above the clay level.

The Board felt the cost of putting in the retention ditch would be too great an expense.

Mr. Benedum stated the only other possible solution would be to remove the clay.

Mr. Adams was present and stated as soon as the Board made a decision as to a solution to the problem, he would remove the brick wall he had built to prevent the water from running onto his property.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board instructed Public Works to mix the soil 15 feet on each side of the road. The Board felt that mixing sand and clay would allow the necessary percolation of the water into the ground and solve the drainage problem.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. Adams in violation of Ordinance 1971-6, and granted him ninety (90) days to comply by removing the brick wall from the right of way.

The Board directed the Code Violations Department to check the area for other violations and advise those persons to remove them.

PUBLIC HEARING #ZV-80-29 Ruby Sheets

Attorney Irving Morse appeared before the Board representing Mrs. Sheets. He stated he had personally checked the area on three (3) different occasions and found no signs of any recent dumping. Mr. Morse stated the trash there appeared to be very old and deteriorated. Mr. Morse also advised the Board Mrs. Sheets does go into the area where the dumping occurs only because she has cattle there. Mr. Morse requested dismissal of the case.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board postponed the case for ninety (90) days and directed the Code Enforcement Department to check the area frequently for any new dumping. If no dumping occurs during the ninety (90) day period (December 2, 1980), the Board will dismiss the case.

PUBLIC HEARING ZV-80-91 Jackey D. Atchley

Mr. Atchley was present and presented a petition with approximately sixty (60) names stating Mr. Atchley had hogs on his property since 1969.

On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board dismissed the case.

Public Hearing ZV-80-93 Jimmy Melton

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 declared Mr. Melton in violation of Ordinance 1971-6, and granted him thirty (30) days to comply.

PUBLIC HEARING ZV-80-94 H. Y. Parker

Mr. Parker was present and advised the Board he had moved the hogs to the back of the property behind a metal fence but stated the unsightliness had not been cleaned up. Mr. Parker stated he had put the rubbish and garbage on the property himself to fertilize the grove.

After much discussion, the Board advised Mr. Parker since he had moved the hogs they could be kept.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. Parker in violation of Ordinance 1970-l and granted him ninety (90) days to comply.

PUBLIC HEARING ZV-80-98 Thomas Greenman

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 declared Mr. Greenman in violation of Ordinance 1970-l and granted him thirty (30) days to comply.

PUBLIC HEARING ZV-80-101 J. W. Beasley

No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. Beasley in violation of Ordinance 1971-6 and granted him thirty (30) days to comply.

PUBLIC HEARING ZV-80-102 Dorothy B. Cochran

No one present wished to discuss this case with the

Board.

On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mrs. Cochran in violation of Ordinance 1971-6 and granted her fifteen (15) days to comply.

PUBLIC HEARING ZV-80-103 Hampton Enterprises, Inc.

No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board declared Hampton Enterprises, Inc. in violation of Ordinance 1970-l and granted thirty (30) days to comply.

PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board directed the Public Works Department to clean up dumped garbage and rubbish on property owned by Arthur Bourlay.

Mr. Bourlay was advised Mr. Willett, Development and Public Works Director, he will fence the property in order to avoid future dumping.

ROADS-COUNTY, STATE/SUITS AFFECTING THE COUNTY

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the statement in the amount of $11,328.25, prepared by the County Attorney's Office, for fees regarding road condemnation suit Lake County vs Simplex, to be sent to the Department of Transportation.

CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, LEASES

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and Clerk to sign the lease agreement between Lake County and the First National Insurance Agency for the Eustis Tag Office. The rental fee increased from $125.00 to $140.00.

There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 3:15 P.M.

C.A. "Lex" Deems, Chairman

James C. Watkins, Clerk