A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

APRIL 7, 1981

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, April 7, 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: James C. Watkins, Clerk; Sanford Minkoff, County Attorney's Office and Pat Shirah.

The Invocation was given by Mr. Watkins and the Pledge of

Allegiance was led by Commr. Deems.

COUNTY PROPERTY/CONTRACTS & LEASES & AGREEMENTS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

Commr . Carson stated he had been contacted by a real estate broker (Land 0' Lakes Realty) regarding a piece of property owned by Mrs. Stella H. Paul, 411 W. Main Street, Tavares, Florida (Lots D & E Block 41, Map of Tavares). The broker had asked if the County would be interested in purchasing this property for $47,500.00.

Commr. Carson reminded the Board that this piece of property is one of three parcels not presently owned by the County within that same block and stated the County does have a great need for the property at this time.

Commr . Carson also stated that Mrs. Paul requested the property be put into multiple listing and advised a large "For Sale" sign be errected on the property this morning, therefore if the County is interested they should move very quickly in putting a deposit on the property to ensure the sale to the County if so desired.

Ona motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the County Attorney to bind the property with $l,OOO.OO as soon as possible.

COUNTY PROPERTY

Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney's Office, stated he had been in contact with the other property owner on Sinclair Street, Tavares, and she had informed him she was not interested in selling her property at this time, but stated she would offer it to the County first if she decides to sell.

MINUTES

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of March 17, 1981, as amended and corrected.

ELECTIONS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

Mrs. Emogene Stegall, Supervisor of Elections appeared before the Board requesting the purchase of twelve (12) used 2.5 Shoup Voting Machines offered by Reliable Elections Services, Inc. at $300.00 each.

Mrs. Stegall stated she had looked at the machines and they were in excellent condition she also stated the price included delivery and a five (5) year warranty.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request and the necessary transfer of funds be made.

BONDS - MOBILE HOME

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Chris J. Muma, Jr. -Leesburg 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.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Donald E. Larson -Lisbon 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.

PUBLIC WORKS/POLLUTION CONTROL

Discussion occurred regarding the request from DeAnza Mid Florida Lakes, Inc. for site plan approval of a effluent disposal site.

Mr. Ted Wicks, Pollution Control Director, stated he had investigated the proposed location and found it conforms to the minimum setback requirements from property lines and the department recommends the site be approved as requested.

Mrs. Betty Risch, representing Haines Creek Heights Subdivision appeared before the Board at this time.

Mrs. Risch stated she and the residents of Haines Creek Heights Subdivision oppose the proposed site due to their homes being so close to the proposed site.

Mr. Emerson Wertz, adjoining property owner (40 acres south of the proposed site) stated he was opposed to the proposed site. Mr. Wertz felt it would decrease the value of his property.

Commr . Carson made a motion to approve the site plan as submitted, Commr . Smoak seconded the motion.

Commr . Windram, Commr. Deems and Commr. Burhans voted "No", therefore the motion failed.

Commr . Deems moved the Polluton Control Department be instructed to relocate the discussed sprayfield site on the proposed piece of property to give the advantage to all the surrounding property owners and to give the surrounding property owners all the available buffer possible.

Commr . Windram seconded the motion carried unanimously.

GRANTS/PLANNING DEPARTMENT/CONTRACTS & LEASES & AGREEMENTS/AUDITS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the Audit Agreement with Greenlee, Paul, Furnas and Kurras to audit the B-80 Block Grant for the program year

PLANNING DEPARTMENT/ESCROW

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the Dora1 Estates Subdivision plat and deed for ecology area for execute Escrow Maintenance Agreement in the amount of $2,891.78 and accepted a check in the amount of $2,891.78.

SIGNS PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seocnded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to post two (2) "No Dumping" signs on the property owned by Dr. George Englehart - Lots 7, 8, 13, 14, Block 18, Silver Lake Estates.

ORDINANCES-PUBLIC HEARING

At 1O:OO A.M. the Chairman announced the Board would postpone the scheduled Public Hearing regarding a proposed ordinance amending the zoning regulations of Lake County until 10:15 A.M.

MUNICIPALITIES/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved a request from the City of Tavares and residents of the Resthaven Mobile Home Park to have the County install a security light near the restrooms in Summerall Park at a cost of $7.75 per month (to be paid to the Florida Power Corp.). The request was made to possibly help eliminate what the residents feel to be a health and safety hazzard in the area.

The motion also included Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, to meet with the City and the citizens to decide the best location for the light.

PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the repair of Flossmoor Road from Westward Ho to the Stewart House, Mt. Plymouth for Diane Stewart at a cost of $30.00, on a one-time maintenance agreement.

PUBLIC WORKS/CONTRACT & LEASES & AGREEMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the Railroad Maintenance Transfer Agreements for Crossing #627307, located on C-33 and Crossing #627315N and #627324M located on C-48.

PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Camp McQuarrie for one (1) hour of grader time and thirty (30) cubic yards of clay.

PURCHASING/BIDS

MS. Norma Showley, Purchasing Agent informed the Board that on Bid #027-81 (1/2 ton pickup truck) the low bid was originally Phillips-Buick Pontiac, Leesburg with a bid of $6,341.29, however, they had made an error in their bid and after their corrections were made their bid was raised to $6,503.64. Ms. Showley stated she recommends the bid be awarded to Bill Kribs Sun State Ford, Orlando, (low bidder) at $6,441.92 and the 1973 GMC Pickup be sold at County Auction in June.

Commr . Carson moved that all the bids be thrown out and requested Ms. Showley rebid due to the low bidder being out of County and service on the vehicle be hard to obtain

Commr . Windram seconded the motion, the motion carried Commr. Burhans and Commr. Smoak voting "No".

PURCHASING/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Public Works Department to replenish their inventory of roadside tools from Tavares Hardware and A. A. Casey in the amount of $2,049.30.

PURCHASING/BIDS/PUBLIC WORKS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

Norma Showley, Purchasing Agent, stated the low bidder was Highland Tractor, Ocala on a John Deere 850 at a total bid of $70,000.00.

Ms. Showley stated Ben Benedum, Public Works Coordinator, stated the tractor Was a new type of model and did not recommend it.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board awarded Bid #026-81 to Highland Tractor, Ocala at a total cost of $70,000.00.

Commr . Burhans voted "No".

PURCHASING/BIDS/PUBLIC WORKS

Commr . Smoak moved to reconsider the action taken earlier on Bid #027-81 for the 1/2 ton pickup truck and award the bid to Bill Kribs Sun State Ford, Orlando (Low Bidder). Commr . Deems seconded the motion. The motion failed with Commr. Carson, Commr. Burhans, and Commr. Windram voting "No".

ORDINANCES/ZONING

At 10:15 A.M. the Chairman announced the Public Hearing regarding the proposed Ordinance to amend the Zoning Regulations of Lake County, Ordinance 1971-6, would now be heard. It was noted the proper proof of publication was on hand and had appeared in the March 19 and 26, 1981, editions of the Sentinel Star.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram 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 ORDI ANCE AMENDING THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF LAKE COUNTY FLORIDA, ORDINANCE 1971-6 AS AMENDED, BY CHANGING SECTION 70.361(e) AS IT PERTAINS TO THE PLACEMENT AND NUMBER OF MOBILE HOMES IN TRAVEL TRAILER PARKS: PRVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE: PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.



On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board adopted said Ordinance Number 1981-3 as submitted, and as read by title only on its first and only reading.

PUBLIC WORKS

Mike Willett, Development and Public Works Director, presented each Board member with an Agenda for Thursday, April 9, 1981, regarding the proposed road trip and workshop.

CONTRACTS & LEASES & AGREEMENTS

Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney's Office, informed the Board at this time that the binder (re: Mrs. Paul's Property) had been given to Land 0' Lakes Realty to be held in Escrow until April 13, 1981, and the contract had been drawn up for the proper signatures.

The Board requested the County Attorney's Office contact Land 0' Lakes Realty and have them contact Mrs. Paul to see how soon she could possibly sign the contract.

CETA

Mr. Tom Schley, CETA Director, appeared before the Board regarding Titles IID and VI Modifications.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the CETA Department that no irreversible action be taken until a written confirmation is received either in the form of written correspondence or a signed contract modification and the CETA program in Lake County continue as has been instructed, the termination dates be held and that Mr. Schley apply to the state as to the legitimacy of the $10.00 expense for people to participate in the Lake County Vocational Technical Training Center.

PERSONNEL/RESOLUTIONS/COUNTY EMPLOYEES

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved Resolutions for Horace "Ray" Cannon, Mosquito Control and June K. Lewis, Public Works Department for fifteen (15) years of employment with Lake County.

The motion also included authorization for the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the Resolutions.

PERSONNEL/CETA/ANIMAL SHELTER/COUNTY EMPLOYEES/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

Commr . Carson presented a request from Frankie Thorp, Supervisor Animal Shelter, for a permanent County Position at the Animal Shelter due to the CETA Participants contract expiring April 25, 1981. Commr . Carson and Commr. Smoak stated they felt she needed this position filled.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Mrs. Thorp and created a position for the balance of this budget year at a salary rate of $3.35 per hour and the Personnel Department be instructed to work with Ms. Thorp in filling this position.

CONTRACTS & LEASES & AGREEMENTS/COUNTY PROPERTY/COUNTY ATTORNEY

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the contract for purchase of the Paul Property subject to an appraiser being contacted and an appraisal being submitted with the accepting date of April 8, 1981 on the contract.

TAX COLLECTOR/ADVERTISING/TAX ROLLS

Mr . Watkins, Clerk, stated he had a request from T. Keith Hall, Tax Collector, for the Board to approve a newspaper for the advertising of the 1981 Deliquent Tax List.

Mr . Watkins stated the next newspaper on the List to receive the Deliquent Tax List was the Tavares Citizen Newspaper.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved advertising for the 1981 Deliquent Tax List be awarded to the Tavares Citizen Newspaper.

BUILDING COMMITTEE/BIDS

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Building Committee to bid out the remodeling of the Holding Cell for the New Courthouse.

BONDS-CONTRACTOR

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the New Contractor Bonds and Contractor Bond Canellation as follows:

NEW

1694-81 Howard J. Meginley, Sr. d/b/a Meginley Const. Co., Inc.

1738-81 William C. Buchanan (Air Conditioning)

1992-81 Howard Lind (Electrical)

1994-81 William Tobol d/b/a Design Plumbing, Inc. (Plumbing)

1995-81 Thomas Friesner d/b/a Estate Homes, Inc. (Carpentry)



CANCELLATION

1694-78 Howard J. Meginley, Sr. d/b/a Meginley Const. Co., Inc.



LICENSES & PERMITS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following New Gun Permits and Bonds and Renewals:

Manual Adams - Renewal Walter Nichols, Jr. - Renewal

Nancy Bennett - New Eleanor Player - New

Arthur Blundell - New Anthonio Radosti - Renewal

Daisy Mae Brown - Renewal Chalres Strickland - Renewal

S. T. Brown - Renewal Richard Summerlin - Renewal

Jerome Chaput - Renewal Robert Tyre - New

Howard Fox, Jr. - Renewal Jerry Voorhees-Renewal

Oswald Greenidge - Renewal Edwin Waite - New

James Harrison - Renewal L. Kelly Wallace - Renewal

Maurice Hindman - Renewal Thomas D. Weaver - New

Agatha McKnight - New George White, Jr. - Renewal

Tex Allen Merritt - Renewal

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved payments of warrants 14860 thru 14513 as follows:

General Revenue Fine & Forfeiture

County Transportation Trust Revenue Sharing

Title II Ani. Recession Landfill

Mosquito Control Aquatic Weed

N . E . Hospital N.E. Ambulance Dist.

N.W. Ambulance Dist. Block Grant

Section 8 CETA

Special Assessments

INDIGENTS

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

ADD: Pearlie Turner for Darrell Frye..................$40.00

ADD: J. F. Woodson for Olive Hartage..................$50.00

ADD: John Baker for Berdie Woodley....................$50.00

ADD: Bessie Mae Dorsy for William Pray................$50.00

ADD: Margaret Shanbarker for Leonard C. Jone..........$5O.OO

ADD: James Johnson for Shedrick Lane..................$50.00

CANCEL: Darwin Stephan for Peggy Winchester...........$50.00

CANCEL: Lake County Properties for Sheryl Lambert.....$5O.OO

CANCEL: Minneola Trailer Park for Matt Rose...........$50.00

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/JAILS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following payments to John Dickerson, Architect, for services rendered:

Project #l-81 - Third Floor Expansion - $234.00

Project #l-81 - Holding Cell Expansion - $843.45

Project #2-81 - Interior Renovation - $100.00

Project #9-80 - Jail Electrical Renov. - $ 52.50

TAX COLLECTOR/CHECKS RECEIVED

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board accepted a check in the amount of $81.06 from T. Keith Hall, Tax Collector, for unclaimed redemption monies (Frank Rutig, Sr.).

SHERIFF

Transfer $20,000.00 from ill-599-l-Oo-99-000-998 (Contingency) to 111-521-1-00-21-000-815 (Salaries).



Reason : Approved by the Board 3-10-81.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

Transfer $210,409.00 from 001-513-00-02-310-120 (Salaries) Transfer $ 13,719.OO from 001-513-00-02-310-210 (Social Security) Transfer $ 19,147.OO from 001-513-00-02-310-220 (Retirement) Transfer $ ll,328.00 from 001-513-00-02-310-230 (Life & Health Insur.) To : 001-585-1-00-02-310-851 (Clerk of the Court) $254,603.00.

Reason: Transfer Budget reclassification.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

Transfer $2O7,lO4.0O from 111-516-l-00-02-300-120 (Salaries) Transfer $ 13,503.00 from 111-516-1-00-02-300-210 (Social Security) Transfer $ 18,846.00 from 111-516-1-00-02-300-220 (Retirement) Transfer $ 11,981.OO from 111-516-1-00-02-300-230 (Life & Health Insur. To : 111-585-1-00-02-300-851 (Clerk of the Court) $251,434.00.



Reason: Transfer Budget reclassifications.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT

Transfer $1,845.00 from 001-515-1-00-18-010-442 (Rentals & Leases) to 001-515-1-00-18-010-640 (Equipment).

Reason: Purchase I.B.M. Mag Card.

SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS

Trans $1,700.00 from 001-519-1-00-12-010-440 (Rentals & Leases) to 001-519-1-00-12-010-462 (Equipment Maintenance).



Reson: Departmental Request.

WATER RESOURCES

Transfer $7,500.00 from 001-599-1-00-99-000-999 (Contingency) to 001-537-1-00-01-090-814 (Water Resources).



Reason: Over expended.

BLOCK GRANT

Transfer $12,950.00 from 126-554-1-00-18-460-120 (Salaries) Transfer $ 2,121.OO from 126-554-1-00-18-460-210 (Social Security) Transfer $ 2,836.OO from 126-554-1-00-18-460-220 (Retirement) Transfer $ 1,891.00 from 126-554-l-00-18-460-230 (Life & Health Insur.) Transfer $ 1,402.OO from 126-554-l-00-18- 460-240 (Workmans Comp.) Transfer $11,800.00 from 126-554-1-00- 18-460-524 (Building Materials) Transfer $ 5,OOO.OO from 126-554- 1-00-18-460-999 (Contingency) To : 126-554-l-00-18-460-530 (Road Materials) $38,000.00.



Reason: Departmental request.

YOUTH VOL. COUNSELOR FUND

Transfer $50.00 from 128-523-1-00-01-030-400 (Travel) to 128-523-1-OO-01-030-170 (Other Personal Services).



Reason : Over expended.

INTERFUND TRANSFER

Trans $300.00 from 001-599-1-00-99-000-999 (Contingency) to 001-581-l-O0-01-800-925 (Transfer - 201 Facilities).



Reason: Over expended.

CONTRACTS & LEASES & AGREEMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board authoirzed the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the Agreement between the Oklawaha Basin Recreation and Water Conservation and Control Authority ($16,750.00) and the Lake County Board of County Commissioners ($5,040.00) for an investigation of water resources.

CONTRACTS & LEASES & AGREEMENTS/TAX COLLECTOR/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the Business Property Lease for the Tax Collector o n Store #1207 at Sunnside Plaza, Hwy 50, Clermont at a rate of $200.00 per month for the first year and $225.00 per month for the second year.

REPORTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the following reports:

1. Monthly Board Packet from Lake Community Action Agency, Inc.



2 . North Central Florida Health Planning Council, Inc. Annual Audit



3 . March 9-13 and 16-20, 1981, Distribution of Revenue Traffic/ Criminal Case.



4 . 1981 Annual Comprehensive Site Visit Report for the District III Mental Health Center.



FUNDS-TRANSFER

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

BUILDING & ZONING

Transfer $741.00 from 001-524-1-00-18-030-510 (Office Supplies) to 001-524-1-00-18-030-640 (Equipment).



Reason: Additional funds to purcahse two vehicles.

AGRICULTURE CENTER

Transfer $1,280.00 from OOl-599-l-00-00-000-999 (Contigency) to 001-537-1-00-43-000-621 (Ag Center-Greenhouse) $4,200.00 and 001-537-l-00-43-000-648 (Instramentation) $8,600.00.



Reason: Greenhouse construction Grant #DEFG4480R410800

BUILDING & ZONING

Transfer $112.00 from 001-524-1-00-18-030-510 (Office Supplies to OOl-524-l-00-18-030-315 (Other Professional Services).



Reason: Tuition and Books for Sandra Casburn

SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS

Transfer, $2,000.00 from 001-599-1-00-99-000-999 (Contingency) to 001-519-1-00-12-010-110 (Salaries).



Reason: Approved by Board 3-10-81.

COMMUNICATIONS/CONTRACTS & LEASES & AGREEMENTS

Present for discussion concerning the proposed Cablevision Contract were Mr. Harry Gaylord, Attorney, and Mr. Fannin representing Leesburg Cablevision; Mr. Dewey Burnsed, Attorney, representing the City of Leesburg; Mr. Jimmy Connor, representing the City of Mt. Tavares and Mr. Bill Farmer, representing the City of Mt. Dora.

After discussion Commr. Smoak moved approval of the contract, Commr. Carson seconded the motion which carried unanimously.

LICENSES & PERMITS

Mr. Watkins read a letter from the Tavares Police Department regarding a gun permit application for Carlo C. Verardi which stated they did not feel Mr. Verardi needs a gun out side of his home, therefore the Tavares Police Department recommended denial.

Mr . Watkins also read a letter from the Lady Lake Police Department regarding a gun permit application for Mr. Clarence Williams which stated they do not feel Mr. Williams needs a gun permit in view of the fact he has not worked for the Shamrock Service Station for sometime, as he stated in his application, therefore, the Lady Lake Police Department recommended denial.

Commr. Carson made a motion to approve gun permits for Carlo C. Verardi and Clarence Williams, Commr. Deems seconded the motion for discussion.

Commr. Deems stated he felt that as long as the people who apply for gun permits have no record with the police or at least a better reason for denial than the above letters, the Board should issue the applicants' permits.

The motion carried.

Commr. Smoak voted "No'.

CLERK/MEETINGS

Mr. Watkins, Clerk, informed the Board he would not be present at the April 14, 1981, meeting of the Board of County Commissioners.

Mr. Watkins stated hw would be taking a week of vacation beginning April 13, 1981.

RECESS AND REASSEMBLY

At 12:05 P.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.

CODE VIOLATIONS

PUBLIC HEARING ZV-81-17 Bob Gruno

Mr. Bob Gruno appeared before the Board to discuss this case.

Mrs. Ruby Havener addressed the Board regarding the violation and stated she had called the Lake County Code Enforcement Department about Mr. Gruno.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. Gruno in violation of Ordinance 1971-6 and granted him ninety (90) days to comply.

PUBLIC HEARING ZV-81-20 K & L Construction, Inc.

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

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Comrnr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board declared K & L Construction, Inc. in violation of Ordinance 1970-l and granted them thirty (30) days to comply.

PUBLIC HEARING ZV-81-22 G. L. Hinson

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

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Comrnr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board postponed this case until May 5, 1981, at 2:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible.

PUBLIC HEARING 7X-81-23 Aldo J. Mencarini

Mr. Mencarini appeared before the Board and stated he was having problems acquiring a surety bond.

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

PUBLIC HEARING ZV-81-25 Edward M. Gibson

Mrs. Edward M. Gibson appeared before the Board regarding this case.

Mrs. Gibson stated she was in the process of trying to comply and the recommended fifteen (15) days would be enough time for her to do so.

Mrs. Veretti appeared before the Board and stated she was a neighbor of the Gibsons and she had reported them to the Lake County Code Enforcement Department.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. Gibson in violation of Ordinance 1971-6 and Ordinance 1970-l and granted him fifteen (15) days to comply.

PUBLIC HEARING ZV-81-29 James W. White, Jr.

Mr. White appeared before the Board to discuss this case.

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

PUBLIC HEARING ZV-81-31 Shirley L. Hawkins

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

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mrs. Hawkins in violation of Ordinance 1971-6 and granted her five (5) days to comply.

RECESS AND REASSEMBLY

At 2:4O P.M. the Chairman announced the Board would recess for five (5) minutes. The Board reconvened at 2:45 P.M.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT

PUBLIC HEARING CUP #756-4 City of Mount Dora

Mr . Bill Farmer, Administrator, City of Mt. Dora, appeared before the Board and presented the Board and the people in the audience a booklet of information of the proposed plans for extending the City of Mt. Dora's sewage facilities.

Mr. Charles Conover from the University of Florida Grower Operations Agriculture Research Center, Apopka, appeared before the Board in opposition to the proposed site.

Mr. Conover stated his office in Apopka had performed controlled test on Mr. John Rich's water due to a complaint by Mr. Rich that he could not grow plants at his nursery (Johnny's Flowers).

Mr. Conover stated plants were being used on Mr. Rich's property as well as the Research Center in Apopka. Water was taken from Mr. Rich's Property (A shallow and deep well) and from the City of Eustis, as well as aerated water from the City of Eustis and also water from a deep well.at the Research Center in Apopka for the watering of the plants.

This experiment was done once a week for three (3) months. The results showed the plants being watered with water directly from the Mt. Dora discharge pipe suffered the worst, those watered from the deep well on Mr. Rich's property being the second worst and the shallow well on Mr. Rich's property being the third worst.

Mr . Conover stated it was determined the water was the cause of the death of the plants, however, the Research Center could not determine the exact chemical or substance in the water which would produce such an effect. Mr. Wichks, Lake County Pollution Control Director stated his department could not determine the exact probelm either.

At this time Mr. Conover read a letter from Mr. Homer Royal, Gam and Fresh Water Fish Commission in objection to the proposed sit.

Mr. Mac Blakely, appeared before the Board in oppositon to the proposed site. Others addressing the Board in opposition were: Dr. Patrowicz, representing the business owners in the area; Mr. George Daniels, representing the Lake Saunders Association, submitting a petition from the property owners; and Mr. Phil , representing the Village Grove Association.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board denied the request from the City of Mount Dora for a CUP.

Commr. Smoak voted "NO".

RECESS AND REASSEMBLY

At 4:05 P.M. the Chairman announced the Board would recess for five (5) minutes. At 4:lO P.M. the Board reconvened.

PROCLAMATIONS/RESOLUTIONS

Commr. Deems presented a request from a group of citizens in Leesburg for the Board to proclaim April 23, 1981, as "Dave Newall Day".

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved the Proclamation declaring April 23, 1981 as "Dave Newell Day".

Commr. Carson was not present for the vote.

MVI STATIONS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

Commr. Deems presented a request from Mr. Woodson, MVI, to increase their petty case account to $50.00.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by COmmr. Windram and carried the Board approved the request. Commr. Carson was not present for the vote.

PURCHASING DEPARTMENT/CETA/COUNTY EMPLOYEES

Commr. Deems presented a request from Norma Showley, Purchasing Agent, for the County to hire three CETA employees as- Regular County employees due to the expiration of certain CETA contracts as of April 25, 1981.

Commr . Deems stated he would like to research the request further and present a recommendation to the Board at a later date.

COMMUNICATIONS/CONTRACTS, LEASES, AGREEMENTS/OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

Commr . Carson presented a request from Mr. Sweetwine, Montclair Area, for the County to dump 265 cubic yards of clay on a piece of property to enable the residents of the area to have a place for recreation.

Commr . Carson stated Mr. Sweetwine had contacted an individual in the Montclair Area who is willing to lease or dedicate to the County for a specific length of time, his property for the purpose of a recreational area, and the residents of the area would spread the clay.

The Board recommended the County Attorney's Office and Mr. Willett, Development and Public Works Director, work out a solution with the people in the area and bring a recommendation to the Board at a later date.

POLLUTION CONTROL/APPOINTMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board reappointed the following people to the Pollution Control Board:

William H. Dailey - Engineering Term Expires 6-5-83

John F. Dequine - Conservation Term Expires 6-5-83

Philip Conant - Industry Term Expires 6-5-83

PUBLIC WORKS/APPOINTMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board appointed Mike Willett, Development and Public Works Director, to sign the Request for Temporary Closing of State Road Forms for Lake County.

COMMUNICATIONS

Commr . Burhans informed the Board of a Workshop on the Principles of Records and Information Management that is being held in Orlando on.April 9, 1981, and in several other cities in the State of Florida.

COMMUNICATIONS/GRANTS

Commr . Burhans read a letter from the Department of Housing and Urban Development requesting a revised Project Summary Form (HUD 7066) for Grant No. B-80-DN-12-0120 be submitted to Mr. Philip M. Johnson, Director, Community Planning and Development Division to reflect the total number of feet paved in Sorrento (Lake County requested an additional 1,450 linear feet of street paving in Sorrento).

HOSPITALS/APPOINTMENTS

Discussion occurred regarding appointments to the Northwest Trustee Hospital District Board.

The Board recommended action be postponed until all recommendations for appointments are received by the Board.

MUNICIPALITIES/GRANTS/PUBLIC WORKS

Commr . Burhans stated the City of Umatilla had asked the County to assist them in filling out grant applications.

The Board referred this request to Mike Willett, Development and Public Works Director.

ROADS-COUNTY, STATE

Commr . Burhans read a letter from the Florida Department of Transportation stating the transfer of all right, title and interest the Department has in former State Road 561, from State Road 33 to Palatlakaha River to Lake County.

NURSING HOME

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Lonnie Strickland, Director of Lake Memorial Nursing Home for Mrs. Gooden, Director of Nurses, to attend the Assertion Training and Projection Into Adult Development Course, April 9, 16, 23, and 30, 1981 at Lake Community Hospital to provide hours toward renewing her licenses and utilize local resources.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Lonnie Strickland, Director of Lake Memorial Nursing Home, for Mrs. Alexander, Food Service Supervisor, to attend the Beef Shortcourse for Professionals, April 10, 1981, in Orlando, for continuing education in order to retain her licenses.

POLLUTION CONTROL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Elizabeth M. Thor, Pollution Control, to attend the Quarterly Meeting of the Florida Society of Environmental Analysis in Orlando, March 26, 1981, at an estimated cost of $13.68.

SIGNS/PUBLIC WORKS

Commr . Burhans presented a request from Mr. Benjamin, Silver Lake Estates, for "Crime Watch" signs for the Silver Lake Area.

The Board referred the request to Commr. Carson.

CONTRACTS, LEASES, AGREEMENTS/PUBLIC WORKS

Commr . Burhans presented a request from the Shockley Hills Club to allow the Club to grade and maintain the roads in the Ocala Forest Campsite #3, Shockley Hills Subdivision.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request subject to the County Attorney's Office obtaining a hold harmless agreement from the Shockley Hills Club.

VETERANS SERVICE/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Arthur Ragland, Dorothy F. Orr and Joyce Long, Veterans Service Office, to attend the Annual State Service Officers' Training Conference to be held May 1, through May 7, 1981, in Daytona Beach, at an estimate cost of $722.34.

APPOINTMENTS/HOSPITAL/PUBLIC HEALTH

Commr . Smaok recommended that Mr. Tom Honaker, Administrator, South Lake Memorial Hospital, be appointed to the Health Services and Benefits Committee.

Commr . Burhans, Chairman, appointed Mr. Honaker to the Committee as recommended by Commr. Smoak.

ROADS-COUNTY, STATE

Commr . Windram presented a request from the Mount Plymouth Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. for permission to have a parade on a route west of Pine Valley to 435, North approximately 0.1 mile to Westward Ho thence.to the Mount Plymouth Fire Department on Saturday, April 25, 1981.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request.

FAIRGROUNDS

Commr. Windram read a letter from the Lake County Fair Association requesting permission to raze the "Lake County School Food Service Kitchen" and the "Old MacDonald's Farm" buildings now located on the Lake County Fairgounds.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/COMMUNICATIONS

Commr . Burhans read a request from the Lake County Chamber of Commerce requesting the Chairman write a public relations letter to be printed Lake County to be published by in a promotional booklet about King Publications of Orlando.

COMMUNICATIONS

The Board requested the Clerk write Mr. Albert Waas thanking him for the novels he so kindly sent to each member of the Board, the Clerk and the County Attorney.

MUNICIPALITIES/OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

Commr . Smoak stated he had received communication from Mr. Jarrell, Manager, City of Eustis, stating the City of Eustis needs to expand their facilities in the Fairgound Area for their mobile home campsite facilities. The City of Eustis asked if the County might be interested in trading the land the County now runs the Fairgrounds on for some land adjacent to the Astatula Landfill.

It was the feeling of the Board not to trade the property in view of the fact the Fairground facilities presently needs additional space also.

CONTRACTS, LEASES, AGREEMENTS

Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney's Office, presented two contracts between John Dickerson, Architect, Inc. and Lake County for additions and renovations to the Lake County Courthouse, for signatures of the Chairman and the Clerk. The contracts were approved at an earlier meeting. Mr. Minkoff also presented a contract for the Chairman and Clerk's signature for the lease of the space utilized by the Tax Collector for the Tag Office in Clermont (Store No. 1207 of the Sunnyside Plaza, Highway 50). contract approved earlier in this meeting.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the contracts as recommended by Mr. Minkoff.

CONTRACTS, LEASES, AGREEMENTS

Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney's Office, informed the Board Mrs. Paul had accepted the County's proposal to purchase her property and the only change she requested was to allow her fifteen (15) days to move from the property after closing.

The Board directed the County Attorney's Office to acquire an appraisal of the property.

SUITS AFFECTING THE COUNTY

Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney's Office, stated his office would like guidance from the Board concerning the City of Umatilla suit against Lake County.

The Board directed the County Attorney's Office to take whatever action necessary to pursue the suit.

There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 5:05 P.M.

Glenn C. Burhans, Chairman

James C. Watkins, Clerk

Pas 4-16-81