A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MARCH 3, 1981
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, March 3, 1981, at 9:00 A.M. in the Board of County Commissioners' Meeting Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida. Commissioners present were: Glenn C. Burhans, Chairman: Thomas J. Windram; Claude Smoak; James R. Carson, Jr.; and C. A. "Lex" Deems. Others present were: Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; and Mary Grover.
The Invocation was given by Commr. Carson and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Smoak.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved the Minutes of February 17, 1981 as amended and corrected.
Commrs. Carson and Windram abstained from voting because they were not present at the February 17, 1981 meeting.
RESOLUTIONS
Mrs. Sherman and Ms. Jackets, Lake County Association for Retarded Citizens, appeared before the Board requesting the Board declare the month of March as Mental Retardation Month.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the signature of the Chairman to sign the Proclamation proclaiming the month of March as Mental Retardation Month.
BONDS - MOBILE HOME
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Raymond Richard - Montverde Area - District #3, 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 coventional dwelling or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Harold Koppel - Pine Lakes Area - District #4 - 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.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for William L. Dugan - Paisley Area - District #5 - 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.
BONDS - MOBILE HOME BOND RENEWALS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Leon Nulf - Paisley Area - District #5 - to renew his mobile home bond for one (1) year.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Harry L. Mantor, Jr. - Leesburg Area - District #2 to renew his mobile home bond for one (1) year. The Board directed Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, to inform Mr. Mantor if no substantial progress is made within the next ninety (90) days the bond will be subject to cancellation.
BONDS - MOBILE HOME CANCELLATION
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board cancelled the mobile home bond for R. M. Johnson in that the conventional dwelling had been completed and the mobile home removed from the property.
SIGNS/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board denied the requests from Astor Baptist Church and The Astor Community Association for the Astor Library for signs.
AGRICULTURE CENTER
Dr. Kelly, Director, Agriculture Center, appeared before the Board to request the purchase of an electronic stencilmaker for the Ag. Center.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of an electronic stencilmaker for the Agriculture Center and the necessary transfer of funds.
PUBLIC WORKS/BIDS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board awarded the bid on Project #3-81, Design Build Lump Sum for CR l-4832, Forest Drive and Shadmoor Drive, CR l-4832A Blossom Lane and CR l-4733 Vista Avenue to Square G. Construction Co. in the amount of $57,585.00.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, and awarded the bid on Project #4-81, Widening and Resurfacing CR l-5133 Morninqside Drive to Lee Con, Inc. in the amount of $56,335.17, the best bid meeting the specifications.
PLATS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the partial replat of Ponceannah Cemetery for recording.
POLLUTION CONTROL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Robert Erickson, Technical Services Supervisor, to attend a two-day workshop in Winter Park on Improving Citizen Participation Techniques, March 12 & 13, 1981, at an estimated cost of $20.50 which includes a $14.00 registration fee.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel by County vehicle to Ted Wicks, Director of Pollution Control, to meet with DER in Tallahassee on March 5 & 6, 1981 regarding the 208 Water Quality Program and USGS and DOT to discuss the Palatlakaha Comprehensive Water Study. All expenses to be paid from the Palatlakaha River Basin Study Fund.
BIDS/PURCHASING
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved extension of the bid on Limerock for six (6) months at $2.40/Ton.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board awarded bid #021-81 for Traffic Paint to Prism0 Universal.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board awarded bid #022-81 for Asphaltic Concrete to Asphalt Pavers (Maintenance Area I and III); and Macasphalt (Maintenance Area II).
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board awarded bid #023-81 for Sign Blanks to Dave Smith
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board awarded bid #024-81 for Culvert Pipe to Southern Culvert.
ORDINANCES
The Chairman announced the publicly advertised hearing scheduled for 10:00 A.M. concerning the adoption of a proposed ordinance amending the airport zoning regulations would be postponed until Ms. Showley, Purchasing Agent, completed her presentation.
BIDS/PURCHASING
Ms. Showley, Purchasing Agent, presented bids on three 14' flat bed dump trucks. Ms. Showley recommended the Board purchase the Ford F-700 with the Detroit Engine under State Contract. She further stated she had been unable to obtain a quote before she came before the Board, but she should have a quote later in the afternoon.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the recommendation of Norma Showley, Purchasing Agent, that the current vehicles not be traded in but sold at auction or as recommended by Ms. Showley.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board postponed awarding the bid on the three dump trucks until Ms. Showley can obtain the State Contract price which meets County specifications.
POLLUTION CONTROL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/AUTOS & TRUCKS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Pollution Control to purchase a 6 cylinder, 1981 pick-up truck. It was noted Pollution Control has $7,300.00 of unexpended funds in the equipment line item of their budget.
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Clerk of the Circuit Court to trade three Lanier Edisette Recorders and purchase three Model P-87, ED II, Lanier Recorders for courtroom use at a total cost of $931.86.
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of the Clerk of the Circuit Court to purchase an additional microfiche reader at a cost of $210.00.
ORDINANCES/ZONING
At 10:15 A.M. the Chairman announced the Public Hearing regarding the proposed Ordinance to amend the Airport Zoning Regulations, Ordinance 1977-13, would now be heard. It was noted the proper proof of publication was on hand and had appeared in the February 12, and 19, 1981, editions of the Sentinel Star.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Ordinance was placed on the floor for its first and only reading.
At this time Commr. Carson read the title of the Ordinance as follows:
AN ORDINANCE LAKE COUNTY, AMENDING THE AIRPORT ZONING REGULATIONS OF FLORIDA, ORDINANCE 1977-13 AS AMENDED, BY CHANGING SECTION III lA, SECTION III lB, AND SECTION III Dl AS THEY PERTAIN TO UMATILLA AND MID-FLORIDA AIRPORTS BY CHANGING THESE AIRPORTS FROM VISUAL CATEGORY TO UTILITY CATEGORY: PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE: PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board moved the adoption of said Ordinance, as amended, Number 1981-1, as read by title only, on its first and only reading.
CONTRACTS & LEASES & AGREEMENTS/DEEDS/
At this time, the Chairman announced the Public Hearing regarding the exchange of property would now be heard.
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, presented the Deed and Excavating Lease between the Board and Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Banville regarding the property exchange. Mr. Ford explained Mr. Banville, land owner, is allowing the County a seven (7) year lease to excavate additional clay. He further stated the land owner would receive the abandoned clay pit in exchange for the clay which the County would remove from the pit.
Mr. Vincent Banville, property owner, appeared before the Board to discuss the lease.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the Excavating Lease and the Deed for the clay pit on Highway 42 in Marion County.
CETA
Mr. Tom Schley, CETA Director, presented a brief history of CETA policy pertaining to unemployment compensation and fringe benefits. He stated the Omnibus Reconciliation Act 1980, which went into effect December 5, 1980, eliminated the Federal unemployment benefit account for CETA participants. Therefore, all program agents and prime sponsors who employ CETA Public Service Employees would have to assume the liability as employing agents. Mr. Schley further stated he had received correspondence stating the County should not take any action until the situation has been resolved. He recommended the contracts be modified should the liability be placed on the County.
Commr. Smoak questioned the legal responsibility of the County and whether the County has the right to revise existing contractual arrangements with other participants which are participating through the County, such as Cities, Agencies etc. so that those who use the services of CETA agrees to accept the liability of the unemployment compensation premium instead of laying all of the burden on Lake County. Mr. Schley stated all the employees hired out to the Agencies are considered as County Employees. Mr. Schley recommended the Board establish an escrow account for the payment of the unemployment compensation.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board directed Commr. Windram and Tom Schley, CETA Director, investigate the potential exposure and liability to the County through changing the rules from the Federal Govenment regarding unemployment compensation in the CETA program and report back to the Board.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Mr. Dick Waters, President of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce; and Mr. Don Colborne, Vice-President of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce, appeared before the Board to request funding for a Public Relations position.
Mr. Carlisle Rogers, former President of the Leesburg Chamber of Commerce, appeared before the Board in support of the Chamber's request. Mr. L. R. Huffstetler, Eustis, also appeared before the Board in support of the Chamber's request. He further stated he felt the Board should give the Chamber the requested funds and the Chamber should be moved back to the Fairgrounds. Mr. Ken Hart, Tavares, addressed the Board to state he supported The Chamber as a good, effective Lake County Chamber of Commerce.
COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Harry Gaylord, representing Leesburg Cablevision, requested the Board postpone discussion regarding the extension of the Cablevision Franchise. He advised he was in the process of setting a meeting with representatives from Tavares, Eustis, and Mt. Dora and their attornies, and a member of the Board and the County Attorney to discuss the franchise after which, a final presentation would be made to the Board. Commr . Burhans, Chairman, appointed Commr. Carson to attend the meeting.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board postponed the hearing on Cablevision to March 17, 1981, at 1O:OO A.M.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Discussion continued regarding funding for the Lake County Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Mary Kay Alexander, Fruitland Park; and Mr. John Burkett, Leesburg, appeared before the Board in support of the Chamber.
Commr . Carson stated the Chamber of Commerce should be considered when the Board feels there is a need for a Public Relations Person.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board denied the request of the Chamber of Commerce for funding.
Commr. Smoak voted "No".
Commr . Smoak stated he felt the Board needed to heal the breach with the Chamber of Commerce and to see if there is space available at the Fairgrounds. Mr. Carlisle Rogers stated the Chamber was an "arm" of the County. Mr. Carl Rodkey, Cassia, stated he felt a liasion could be set up between the Board and the Chamber.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 11:45 A.M. the Chairman announced the Board would recess for lunch and each Commissioner would lunch individually today.
At 2:00 P.M. the Board reconvened for Code Violations with the following Commissioners present: Glenn C. Burhans, Chairman; Thomas J. Windram; Claude Smoak; and James R. Carson, Jr.
CODE VIOLATIONS
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-81-13 Joyce Thompson
Mr. H. Vernon Davids, attorney representing Mrs. Thompson, appeared before the Board to discuss the case. Mrs. Thompson, property owner, also addressed the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board rescinded previous action, waived the rules, and will allow Mrs. Thompson to reapply under CP stating on her application the entire uses of the property and building.
PUBLIC HEARING zv-El-18 William F. Barton
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. Barton in violation of Ordinance 1971-6 and granted him ten (10) days to erect a proper fence around his swimming pool.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-81-19 Winifred Brockenton
Mrs. Lenora Brockenton, representing her brother Mr. Brockenton, appeared before the Board to answer any questions the Board might have.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board postponed the violation of Ordinance 1971-6, occupying a travel trailer, until April 7, 1981 at 2:00 P.M. or soon thereafter as possible.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. Brockenton in violation of Ordinance 1970-l and granted him sixty (60) days to clear the condition of unsightiness and junk from the property.
PUBLIC WORKS
Commr . Carson informed the Board on the alternatives of paving Sunnyside Cutoff. He stated the County has right-of-way for the entire length of Sunnyside Cutoff except the western most 1,200 feet.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board authorized all the Sunnyside Cutoff, with the exception of the first 1,200 feet on the west end, be paved as listed on the priority list for the Road Construction Program for District 1.
COMMUNICATIONS
Mary Grover read a letter from Gordon Hays, Jr., now County Engineer for Brazoria County, Texas, stating his appreciation for the Resolution adopted by the Board of County Commissioners commending him for his many years of faithful service to Lake County.
BONDS - CONTRACTOR
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Contractor Bonds:
NEW
551-81 James A. Ekberg dba Ekberg Construction
1488-81 Carl Parkinson
1615-81 George E. Hull dba Hull Construction Company, Inc.
1704-81 Elmer L. Johnson dba The Tropic Painter (Painting)
1967-81 James A. Quarles (Residential Class C)
1977-81 Patrick Coffey dba Precision Dry Wall (Dry Wall)
1978-81 A. H. Massopust dba Midland General Contractors (General)
1980-81 Harrison H. Moody dba Harry Moody Outdoor Advertising, Inc. (Outdoor Advertising Sign)
1990-81 Airtron, Inc. (Electrical)
LICENSES & BONDS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Gun Permits and Bonds:
Herbert Algermissen Rayford Butler
Willie Mae Barrett Kenneth Cox
Ken Bradley Mary Opal Dempsey
Jacob Bumgarner John T. Griffin
Warren C. Schroeder Roy D. Wrightam
The Board denied Gun Permits for Will Jackson and Michael Swal.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved Renewal of Bonds for Gun Permits for Hazel S. Ponchot and Horace Lee Webb.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the addition of a gun to the Gun Permit of James Nolan Flach, D.D.S.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of warrants #14165 through #14498 for the following accounts:
General Revenue Fine & Forfeiture
Landfill County Transportation Trust
Mosquito Control Aquatic Weed
EMS Block Grant
Section 8 CETA
INDIGENTS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board authorized payment for the following Indigents:
ADD: Agnes Cole for Carla Frankito.........................$50.00
ADD: Jack Robert for Laurie Cooper.........................$50.00
ADD: John R. Jones for Margaret Sullivan...................$50.00
ADD: David P. Jones for Carol Summer.......................$50.00
ADD: Edit!; Rideout for Stephen Coles......................$50.00
ADD: Gladys Patton for David Wallace.......................$50.00
CANCEL: Milo Jackson for John Ward.........................$50.00
CANCEL: Donald Ferguson for Leonard Walker.................$50.00
CANCEL: Randolph Ward for John Crutchfield.................$50.00
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the February 2-6, 1981 and February 9-13, 1981, Distribution of Revenue Traffic/Criminal Cases.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Monthly Board Packet from Lake Community Action Agency, Inc.
REPORTS/PUBLIC HEALTH
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Semi- nnual Financial Statement of the Lake County Health Department.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/COURTHOUSE
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment to Hopson & Cleland Architect, Inc. in the amount of $41.00 for 1 set of plans for the Lake County Courthouse Remodelling Architect's Job No. 6124.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board accepted a check in the amount of $5,454.36 from James C. Watkins, Clerk, for unclaimed excess proceeds due land owners on application for tax deeds.
BONDS/PROPERTY APPRAISER
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Elected Official Bond for Ed Havill, Property Appraiser, in the amount of $l,OOO.OO.
COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated he had received a copy of a letter from Shafer Associates, Inc., a consulting firm on Cable T. V. franchise. He stated he did not feel it necessary to engage the consulting firm.
Mr. Ford also presented a new franchise agreement between
the Board and Central Florida Cablevision for the Board's review.
ATTORNEYS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of $9,673.93 to the Department of Transportation for the Zammit Road suit.
SHERIFF/PRISONERS/RESOLUTIONS
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, presented two (2) Resolutions on the Work Release Program for prisoners to the Board for review.
RESOLUTIONS/EMS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconed by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the Resolution, as amended, for the East Central Florida Regional Emergency Medical Services Council.
BONDS/ASSESSMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign the State of Florida, Division of Bond Finance, Local Municipal Bond Section, in regards to the Ravenswood & Thomas Holdings Lien Assessment.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 3:30 P.M. the Chairman announced the Board would recess for five (5) minutes. The Board reconvened at 3:35 P.M.
BOND/ASSESSMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board amended the action taken earlier for the Chairman to sign the State of Florida, Division of Bond Finance, Local Municipal Bond Section and authorized all the Commissioners to sign the form.
GRANTS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
Mr. Jerry Sexton, Grants Coordinator, appeared before the Board regarding the Community Development Block Grant in Sorrento. He stated there was $38,577.00 left in the street improvement project and they would like to pave some additional streets in Sorrento. He stated he had checked with All American Construction Company and stated All American agreed to pave the streets for $38,500.00.He further stated the Department would like to add an addendum to the current contract.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved an addendum to the current contract with All American Construction Company for the paving of additional streets in Sorrento, subject to the approval of HUD.
SUITS AFFECTING THE COUNTY
Commr . Windram informed the Board of the continuous violations occurring at the Eustis Airport of overnight parking. Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated he had talked with the Sheriff about patrolling to see if people were camping. The Board directed the County Attorney to enforce the suit against the Eustis Airport.
FIRE DISTRICTS/APPOINTMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the resignation of Mr. Charles R. Nunley, Fire Commissioners for Paisley Fire District, and authorized a letter of appreciation be sent.
SHERIFF
Commr . Windram informed the Board he had received a list of organization from the Sheriff. He stated the Sheriff is requesting eight (8) additional correctional officers, one (1) transportation officer, and one (1) clerical worker. He further stated he felt the Jail was not adequately staffed. Commr . Windram stated the purchase of air packs were also essential.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of the Sheriff to hire four (4) additional correction personnel and approved the purchase of four (4) air packs. The Board also directed Commr. Windram to report back to the Board his recommendation as to how the funding should be handled.
COMMUNICATIONS
Commr. Windram informed the Board he had received a letter from ARA regarding equipment maintenance. He stated he had spoken with the Sheriff's Office and they would not be interested in entering into such agreement. The Board directed Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, to check with the School Board to see if they might be interested in the program.
COMMUNICATIONS
Commr . Burhans stated he had received a letter from Astor Area Chamber of Commerce requesting they be placed on the Agenda for the March 17, 1981, meeting, to discuss the conditions of the roads in the Astor Forest Campsite area. The Board referred the letter to Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, to place the request on the Public Works Agenda on March 17, 1981.
LAWS & LEGISLATION
Commr. Burhans informed the Board he had received a letter from Bill Chappell, Congressman, regarding the roads in Shockley Hills.
PRISONERS/SHERIFF
Commr . Burhans stated he had received a letter from Lake/Sumter Community Mental Health Center requesting the use of the fourth floor courtroom in the Old Courthouse to set up group counseling which would be provided for inmates of the Lake County Jail who meet the criteria for Treatment Alternative to Street Crime (TASC) services. The Board directed the Clerk to correspond in writing to Lake/Sumter Community Mental Health Center regarding their request.
LIBRARIES
Commr . Burhans informed the Board Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, has recommended the library committee consist of one (1) member of the Board of County Commissioners, one (1) representative of the League of Cities, and five (5) members appointed at large by the Board of County Commissioners.
It was the feeling that with only seven members, the committee would be more likely to come before the Board with a unified recommendation. It was the feeling of the Board for each Commissioner to bring a recommendation for a person at large at the next regular meeting, March 10, 1981. Commr . Burhans, Chairman appointed Commr . Smoak to serve on the Library Committee.
LAWS & LEGISLATION
Commr . Burhans stated he had received a Bill from Everett Kelly, Representative, regarding the Florida Transportation Board. The Board will consist of seven members in lieu of the Secretary of the Department.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board took no action reqarding the proposed Bill on the Florida Transportation Board at this time.
PUBLIC WORKS
Discussion occurred regarding a proposed Road Trip for the Board to review different roads in Lake County.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board directed Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director to present an itinerary of the proposed road trip on March 24, 1981 at the Board meeting of March 17, 1981.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 4:30 P.M.
Glenn C. Burhans, Chairman
James C. Watkins, Clerk
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