A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
JULY 7, 1981
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, July 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. (arrived at 9:lO A.M.) 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. Smoak.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved the Minutes of June 16, 1981, as submitted. Commr. Carson was not present for the vote.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried the Board approved the Special Minutes of June 19, 1981 as submitted.
Commr. Carson was not present for the vote.
BUDGETS/SHERIFF
Mr. Watkins, Clerk, read a memo from Mr. Don Smalt, Executive Assistant to the Clerk, to the Board explaining the difference between the Clerk's Office four (4) month Expenditure Projection and the Sheriff's Office four (4) month Expenditure Projection.
Sheriff Griffin appeared before the Board and stated the auditors had changed his payment procedure.
Sheriff Griffin also stated that due to the increase of food, gas, equipment, etc. and additional employees needed to run the Sheriff's Office, he did not have enough funds in his current budget to last until October 1, 1981 ($146,000 short). Further discussion occurred regarding the Sheriff's Budget.
At this time the Chairman recommended Commr. Windram meet with Sheriff Griffin to try and work out a solution and bring a recommendation back to the Board as soon as possible.
Discussion occurred regarding the Sheriff's Budget
BONDS-MOBILE HOME
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved the request for Don McCuiston - Lake Mack Area - District #5, to live in a mobile home on the same piece of property on which their 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.
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the request for Keith Jones - Shirley Shores Area - District #5, to live in a mobile home on the same piece of property on which their 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.
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
BONDS-MOBILE HOME RENEWALS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried, the Board approved the request for Jack W. Wintersteen - Astor Area - District #5 to renew his mobile home bond for one (1) year.
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
BONDS-MOBILE HOME CANCELLATIONS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board accepted the mobile home bond cancellations from Arthur Burdick, Agnes T. Ross and Claude Vance due to the fact that the property owners have complied with the surety bond agreement by removing their mobile homes.
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board accepted the mobile home bond concellation from Gordon Graham due to the fact the property owner does not intend to construct a dwelling unit at this time.
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
CONTRACTS & LEASES 6 AGREEMENTS/PUBLIC WORKS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried, the Board approved and authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the Contract Addendum on the Willie Neil Tolbert Rehab. Job to amend the contract from $5,597.00, to a total of $7,900.00 to cover additional construction costs (Community Development Block Grant - B-80 - Sorrento).
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
POLLUTION CONTROL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the request for Roland C. Lewis, Pollution Control, to attend a Monitoring Wells Short Course, sponsored by the Florida Water Well Association, in St. Augustine, Florida, on July 23, 1981 through July 25, 1981, at an estimated cost of $140.00, which includes $20.00 registration fee.
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
PUBLIC WORKS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROADS-COUNTY, STATE
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved partial payment on Project 115-81, Astor Transfer Station and Sixth Street, in the amount of $26,482.48 to Square G. Construction Co., Inc.
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved partial payment on Project #9-81, 3rd Avenue and Trousdale St., in the amount of $95,427.36, to Square G Construction Co., Inc.
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
ROADS-COUNTY, STATE/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved to repair Swan Road for Garland R. Bartling, in the amount of $170.00 on a one-time maintenance agreement.
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
PUBLIC WORKS/BIDS/ROADS-COUNTY, STATE
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board awarded bid on Project #13-81, Countywide Resurfacing, to Macasphalt, Inc., in the amount of $229,023.05 (low bidder).
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board awarded bid on Project #14-81, C-455 Widen and Resurface, to Superior Asphalt Co., Inc., in the amount of $239,635.20 (low bidder).
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
PUBLIC WORKS/BIDS/ROADS-COUNTY, STATE
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board awarded bid on Project #15-81, East Crooked Lake, Widen and Resurface to Leecon, Inc. in the amount of $61,406.00.
BONDS-MOBILE HOME
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Thomas W. and Pamela Woodworth - Lake Seneca Area -District #4, to live in a mobile home on the same piece of property on which their 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 Commisssioners.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Paul and Opal Bryan - Lake Seneca Area - District #4, Case #81-25, for waiver of improvement requirements and plan requirements of the Subdivision Regulations - Section 62.
ROADS-COUNTY, STATE/BIDS/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board awarded bid on Project #16-81, Forest Road 38 and Rancho Lane, to Square G Construction in the amount of $99,622.45.
Mr. Willett, Development and Public Works Director, stated this was not the low bid however, it was the only bid that used soil cement the other biders were using lime rock and in the opinion of the Ben Benedum, Public Works Coordinator, soil cement should be used.
SIGNS/PUBLIC WORKS/ROADS-COUNTY, STATE
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to post a 30 MPH Speed Limit Sign on Thomas Boat Landing Road #5-7939 for l/4 mile area on the Northeast side, between #5-8037 and Marion County Line, with one Reduce Speed Ahead Sign, as requested by the residents.
SIGNS/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request from Camp Horizon for a public road sign with the name Bible Camp on it as recommended by the Public Works Department due to County Policy.
The Board instructed Mike Willett, Development and Public Works Director, to inform Camp Horizon of the Board's decision.
SIGNS/PUBLIC WORKS
Discussion occurred regarding a joint expenditure with Lake County Schools for the installation of a flashing light at Leesburg 5 and 6 West.
Mike Willett, Development and Public Works Director, stated he had received a letter from the Lake County School Board stating they would not participate in the cost.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved to install flashing lights at Leesburg 5 and 6 West (one block off Montclair Road).
The motion included Mr. Willett obtaining bids and for the funds to be taken from the 5th and 6th cent tax fund.
MVI STATIONS/PUBLIC WORKS
Mike Willett, Development and Public Works Director, stated that all the surrounding counties staffs were recommending to the Board of County Commissioners in the various counties to discontinue the MVI Stations as of October 1, 1981.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to discontinue the Lake County MVI Program as of October 1, 1981.
Commr. Smoak requested that Mike Willett research and report back to the Board concerning the equipment presently in use in the MVI Stations and where it could be stored for future use rather than disposing of the equipment. Commr. Smoak also requested that Mike Willett and the County Attorney's Office research the legality of closing the stations in September due to the fact that residents whose vehicles are due to be inspected in September would not be required to have updated inspection certificates until after October 1, 1981. Mike Willett, Development and Public Works Director, stated that another alternative would be to close all but one MVI Station, to be kept running on a skeleton crew.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved to discontinue Saturday inspections by the MVI Stations to be effective Saturday, July 11, 1981.
PUBLIC HEARING/ORDINANCES
The Chairman stated that the Public Hearing regarding an Ordinance Amendment deleting a section from Lake County Ordinance 1971-6 regarding Travel Trailers would be postponed until 10:30 A.M.
PURCHASING/BIDS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board awarded Bid #032-81 - Three Cubic Yard Front End Loader to Highland Tractor of Ocala as follows:
John Deere 644-C - 3 Cubic Yard Front End Loader
Discounted Cash Price - $83,000
3 Cubic Yard Front End Loader-$93,000
Performance Bond 2,000
Total Cash Outlay $95,000
Guaranteed Repairs $ 7,500
Guaranteed By Back $85,500
Toatl Cost Figure $17,000
Norma Showley, Purchasing Agent, stated that she had received two letters from vendors objecting to the total cost bid factor.
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
PURCHASING/BIDS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried, the Board awarded Bid #030-81 - sale of a used 10" Deming Three Stage Turbine Pump - to Bud's Well Drilling of Weirsdale, Florida, in the amount of $1,000.00.
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
PURCHASING/BIDS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board awarded Bid #031-81 - Traffic Paint - to Glidden Coatings and Resins of Winter Park, low bidder. This bid will be effective through December 31, 1981.
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
PURCHASING/BIDS/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the purchase of Prison Guard Uniforms in the amount of $914.76.
Commr. Smoak and Commr. Windram were not present for the vote.
PURCHASING/BIDS
Norma Showley, Purchasing Agent, brought up for discussion a letter received from Gulf Oil Corporation regarding Lake County's interest in receiving competitive bids on gasoline, diesel and oil. Commr. Carson requested that Ms. Showley meet with Robert Lewis of Emergency Services who will be attending the Energy Committee Meeting called by the Governor on July 15 through July 17, 1981, in order that he might find out what the state and federal position is concerning this and report back to the Board at a later date.
PURCHASING/MOSQUITO CONTROL
Norma Showley, Purchasing Agent, brought up for consideration a memorandum from Mosquito Control requesting permission to advertise for bids on a new mini-truck to replace the 1974 Ford Courier now in use by that department. Commr . Smoak stated he had just received the memorandum and had not had sufficient time to meet with that department to discuss the purchase of a new vehicle and recommended that any action be postponed until such time as Commr. Smoak can meet with Philip Yoder, Director, to discuss this matter.
PUBLIC HEARING/PUBLIC WORKS/ROADS - COUNTY, STATE
At this time the Chairman recommended that the Public Hearing regarding the assessment roll for lien assessment on Highland Road be postponed until 10:45 A.M.
ORDINANCE
At 10:30 A.M., the Chairman announced the earlier postponed time had arrived for the Public Hearing regarding the consideration for adoption of an Ordinance amending Ordinance 1971-6. It was noted the proper proof of publication was on hand and had appeared in the June 11 and 25, 1981, editions of the Sentinel Star.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Ordinance was placed on the floor for its first and final reading:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ORDINANCE 1971-6, AS AMENDED TO DATE, BY DELETING SECTIONS 60.16Og, 61.15f and 62.15c WHICH ALLOW TRAVEL TRAILER PARKS UNDER A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN AGRICULTURE, RANCHETTE AND RURAL RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board moved the adoption of said Ordinance, Number 1971-6, as read by title only, on its first and final reading.
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ASSESSMENT/PUBLIC HEARING/PUBLIC WORKS/ROAD-COUNTY, STATE
At 10:45 A.M., the Chairman announced the Board would begin the Public Hearing regarding the assessment roll for lien assessment on Highland Road. No one in the audience voiced objection regarding the amended assessment roll nor were there any objections voiced concerning the assessment in the amount of $24,607.20. Mike Willett, Development and Public Works Director, informed the Board that each resident listed on the amended assessment roll had been notified of the Public Hearing by certified mail.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried, the Board approved the amended assessment roll for lien assessment on Highland Road.
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved a Change Order reducing the total contract amount by $1,561.52, as presented by Mike Willett, Development and Public Works Director.
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC WORKS/ROADS-COUNTY, STATE
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried, the Board approved a Resolution taking Highland Road into the County Maintenance System and assigned County Road #l- 5333.
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT/ORDINANCES
Mr. George Southworth, Department of Community Affairs, Tallahassee, appeared before the Board regarding the Green Swamp Area, and requested the Board pass an Ordinance by September 1, 1981, regarding the protection of the surface water system and wet lands in Lake County.
Mike Willett, Development and Public Works Director, stated he would like to have a Public Hearing regarding a proposed Ordinance (Greenswamp Area) on August 18, 1981. Mr. Willett also stated he would like to have a workshop with the Board before that meeting to discuss the proposed Ordinance.
PERSONNEL/NURSING HOME/COUNTY EMPLOYEES/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
Ms. Sherry Puckett, Assistant Personnel Director, appeared before the Board at this time and presented a request from Lonnie Strickland, Lake Memorial Nursing Home Director, for a merit increase for Ms. Louise Taylor, Nurses Aide, which would bring her current salary of $6,968.00 to $7,236.00.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for a merit increase for Ms. Louise Taylor, Nurses Aide, Lake Memorial Nursing Home, as requested by Mr. Strickland.
PERSONNEL/POLLUTION CONTROL/COUNTY EMPLOYEES/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved a merit increase for Roland Lewis, Pollution Control, Field Supervisor in the amount of $300.00 annually to be effective as of June 26, 1981, as recommended by Mr. Ted Wicks, Director, Pollution Control.
PERSONNEL/CETA/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved a merit increase for Brenda Pullum, Fiscal Assistant, CETA, in the amount of $990.00 annually, as requested by Mr. Tom Schley, CETA Director.
PERSONNEL/COUNTY EMPLOYEES
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved a travel request for Ms. Sherry Puckett, Assistant Personnel Director, to attend a free workshop by the Florida Public Personnel Association in Sanford on July 8, 1981.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT/WATER AUTHORITY/ORDINANCES
At this time Commr. Smoak requested Mike Willett, Development and Public Works Director, to forward a copy of the proposed Ordinance regarding the Green Swamp area to the Water Authority Board Members for their review.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Mr. Neal Huebsch, Attorney, appeared before the Board and requested the Board reconsider action taken on June 16, 1981, waiver of Subdivision Regulations regarding a vote of denial by the Board on Case #81-22 RLC Corporation - Lake Dalahusie Area.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved to reconsider the action taken on June 16, 1981.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved the request for RLC Corporation - Lake Dalahusie Area - District #5, Case 1181.22, for waiver of improvement requirements and plan requirements of the Subdivision Regulations - Section 62.
Commr. Burhans voted "No".
PUBLIC WORKS/COUNTY POLICY
Mike Willett, Development and Public Works Director, read a memo from the Public Works Department, regarding the revenue cost of the Landfills.
Mr. Willett stated the Department recommends an increase in the Landfill Fees, and recommended not doing so for two weeks to allow the proper notification of all parties involved.
Commr. Smoak moved to adopt the new Landfill Fees as recommended by the Public Works Department.
Mr. Willett stated he would rather the new fees be approved or disapproved on July 21, 1981, to allow any cities or other interested parties to voice their opinions concerning the proposed increase.
Commr. Smoak withdrew his motion at this time due to Mr. Willett's recommendation.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT/COUNTY POLICY/ORDINANCES
Discussion occurred regarding the increase in fees charged to the public by the Lake County Building Department.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized Mike Willett, Development and Public Works Director and Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney's Office, to prepare an ordinance and advertise to adopt a fee schedule for the Lake County Building Department that can be amended by Resolution by the Board of County Commissioners concerning building inspection fees as presented by the Building Department.
PUBLIC WORKS/CLAY PITS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized Mike Willett, Development and Public Works Director to obtain an appraiser to appraise the additional land at Sugarloaf Clay Pit and report back to the Board at a later date.
PUBLIC WORKS/ROADS-COLINTY STATE
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the Contract Change Order to have Superior Asphalt pave Ferndale Community Center Road at an additional cost of $11,556.42 which would bring the total cost to $251,191.62.
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT/COUNTY EMPLOYEES/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to reimburse Sandy Casburn, Code Enforcement Officer, for a Criminology and Corrections Course, Procedure and Evidence (CC52230) in the amount of $42.00 as recommended by Mr. Willett, Development and Public Works Director.
RECESS AND REASSEMBLY
At 12:lO P.M. the Chairman announced the Board would recess for lunch with each Commissioner lunching individually today.
The Board reconvened at 2:00 P.M. for Code Violations.
CODE VIOLATIONS
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-81-58 Kenneth Jensen
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried, the Board declared Mr. Jensen in violation of Ordinance 1971-6 and granted him thirty (30) days to comply.
Commr. Carson was not present for the vote.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-81-77 Solomon's Disco
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board declared Mr. Theodora Brady (Property Owner) in violation of Ordinance 1977-3 and granted him fifteen (15) days to comply.
Commr. Carson was not present for the vote.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-81-90 Gail Volavka
Mr. Pete Rysdale (business partner of Mrs. Volavka's) was present and stated that all the Greyhound's were owned and registered by Ms. Volavka and that he did not feel Ms. Volavka was running a kennel. Mr. Rysdale stated that ten (10) of the animals are puppies under six (6) months that should not be counted as adult dogs.
Mr. Guy White, Code Enforecement Officer, stated that in his opinion the number of dogs had increased since the first inspection and he felt that a kennel is being run on the property.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried, the Board declared Ms. Volavka in violation of Ordinances 1971-6 and 1976-3 (operating a kennel in "RR" Zoning District) and granted her thirty (30) days to comply.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-81-99 Neal Smith
Mr. Smith was present to discuss this case with the Board, and stated he would comply within the thirty (30) days.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. Smith in violation of Ordinance 1971-6 and granted him thirty (30) days to comply.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-81-93 Patrick J. Spillane
Mr. Spillane was present to discuss this case with the Board and stated he was not clear on why he had been found in violation.
Commr .Smoak told Mr. Spillane that he needs to clean up and organize his spare car, lawnmower parts etc. perhaps build a storage shed out of the building materials on his property to put some of the parts into.
Mr. Spillane stated he would try to build some type of shed within the next thirty (30) days.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. Spillane in violation of Ordinance 1970-l and granted him thirty (30) days to comply.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-81-97 Arthur Robertson
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. Robertson in violation of Ordinance 1971-6 and granted him thirty (30) days to comply.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-81-107 L. K. Casson - Casson Refrigeration
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. Casson in violation of Ordinance 1977-3 and granted him fifteen (15) days to comply.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-81-109 Gene Shrout - G & W Bar
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board postponed this case until August 4, 1981, at 2:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-81-112 Juanita Garrethy
Mrs. Garrethy was present to discuss this case with the Board and stated she did not feel she was in violation for having three (3) goats on a five (5) acre piece of property.
Mike Willett, Development and Public Works Director, suggested Ms. Garrethy either apply for a possible variance or to rezone her property to allow the goats.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board postponed this case until August 4, 1981, at 2:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible to allow the Code Enforcement Office to work with Ms. Garrethy to try and work out a solution.
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-81-116 John E. Davis
Mr. Davis was present to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board declared Mr. Davis in violation of Ordinance 1970-1, and granted him thirty (30) days to comply.
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-81-119 Dennis G. Ross
Mr. Ross appeared before the Board to discuss this case and stated that all the vehicles on his property have current tags and inspection stickers.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board postponed this case until August 4, 1981, at 2:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible to allow the Code Enforcement Office to verify that all the vehicles have current inspection stickers and current tags.
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-81-120 Transco Building, Inc.
Mr. Bruce Silbernagle and Mr. Dexter White (owners) appeared before the Board regarding this case.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board postponed this case until August 4, 1981, at 2:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible to allow the owners to change their CP and that if the owners do so that no further action be taken by the Board.
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-81-124 Thomas G. Mansbridge
Mr. Mansbridge appeared before the Board regarding this case and stated that the only thing he does at his home is use his phone for business calls. Mr. Mansbridge stated he had a mini warehouse for all of his supplies.
Mr. White, Code Enforcement Officer, stated that he had found no physical evidence of a business on this property except for an advertisment in the yellow pages.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board dismissed this case due to no physical evidence being available at this time.
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
PUBLIC HEARING ZV-81-59 Charles L. Thomas
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. carson and carried, the Board declared Mr. Thomas in violation of Ordinance 1971-6 and granted him fifteen (15) days to comply.
Commr. Smoak voted "No".
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
RECESS AND REASSEMBLY
At 3:20 P.M. the Chairman announced the Board would recess for ten (10) minutes.
The Board reconvened at 3:30 P.M.
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Commr. Burhans announced at this time that he would be taking Commr. Windram's place as Liason Commissioner to the Sheriff as requested by Commr. Windram.
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT/BUDGETS/COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Watkins, Clerk, read a letter from the Board of County Commissioners to Sheriff Griffin regarding the Sheriff's Budget (81-82) advising the Sheriff that the Board on June 30, 1981, tentatively approved an increase of $650,000.00 over last years Sheriff's Budget.
Mr. Watkins stated the letter should be signed by the Chairman of the Board and sent to the Sheriff before July 31, 1981.
The Board recommended that Commr. Burhans meet with the Sheriff before the letter is sent.
PLATS/PUBLIC WORKS/ROADS-COUNTY,STATE
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board accepted Montverde Mobile Home 1st Addition Subdivision Plat for recording, accepted the Irrevocable Letter of Credit (Maintenance Bond) in the amount of $6,925.00 and an Irrevocable Letter of Credit (Performance Bond for Ridgewood Road) in the amount of $64,736.00 and accepted the following roads into the County Maintenance System and assigned the following road numbers:
Rain Tree Court #3-1867
Sugarberry Lane #3-1868
ROADS-COUNTY, STATE/PUBLIC WORKS
Discussion occurred regarding the problems Mr. Smith is having in tying his internal Road System to Fosgate Road.
Mike Willett, Development and Public Works Director, stated that in reviewing the Subdivision Plans he did not see where there should be a problem, however he and Mr. Benedum would research further and report back to the Board in writing.
PUBLIC WORKS
Mike Willett, Development and Public Works Director, presented the Board a memo regarding "Procedures For Creating Recreation Facilities in Urban Nodes in Lake County".
Mr. Willett discussed with the board the request from the Montclair Community Recreation Department for the County to haul and spread clay in the amount of $2,100.
No action was taken at this time.
CETA/COUNTY EMPLOYEES/RESOLUTIONS
Commr. Windram read a letter of resignation from Tom Schley, CETA Director. Mr. Schley stated his last day would be July 17, 1981 unless needed, then he would consider staying until August 14, 1981. Mr. Schley recommended Ms. Joy Holland to fill his position and stated he felt Ms. Holland was very qualified for the position.
The Board requested Commr. Windram to request Mr. Schley to stay on as the Lake County CETA Director until August 14, 1981.
The Board also requested the County Attorney's Office to draw a Resolution for Mr. Schley thanking him for his services to Lake County.
The Board instructed the County Attorney's Office to draw a contract to enable Mr. Schley to be a Consultant for the Lake County CETA Office after August 14, 1981.
SHERIFF/INSURANCE/PERSONNEL
Commr. Windram read a memo from Sherry Puckett, Assistant Personnel Director regarding the Sheriff's Department Insurance (equipment).
The Board requested Commr. Burhans to find out what type of coverage would be added to the Sheriff's Department (equipment) if the County added the additional coverage to the County Policy at an additional cost of $1,581.00.
SHERIFF/JAIL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
Commr. Windram read a memo from the Sheriff's Department requesting the Board approve a proposed contract for services of Poli Brothers, Inc. of Oviedo, FL, for the needed maintenance (turn locks) at the Lake County Jail at a cost of $2,275.00.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the maintenance be done by Poli Brothers, Inc. of Oviedo, FL, at a cost of $2,275.00 at the Lake County Jail.
COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC WORKS
Commr. Windram read a letter from Mr. Win Lindeman, Administrator Environmental Research and Training, Florida Department of Transportation, which expressed their concern over the noise impacts during construction activities and requested the Board send them any County Noise Ordinances we might have.
The Board requested Mike Willett, Development and Public Works Director, to answer this letter.
COMMUNICATIONS/MVI STATIONS/COUNTY EMPLOYEES
Commr. Windram read a letter from Jefferson G. Ray, III, Attorney, requesting the Board to make every attempt to try and relocate Frank D. Woodson, MVI Supervisor, within the County Work-Force in a position comparable to his position of Supervisor in which he has served faithfully for the past fifteen (15) years.
EMERGENCY SERVICES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Robert A. Lewis, Director Emergency Services, to attend a Governor's Energy Office Meeting in Tallahassee, July 15 through July 17, 1981 with all cost to be paid by the G.O.E.
FIRE DISTRICTS/APPOINTMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board appointed Mr. Frank Sargent, Rt. 6, Box 359, Leesburg, FL, to serve on the Bassville Fire District as Commissioner.
COMMUNICATIONS/SIGNS/PUBLIC WORKS
Commr. Carson stated he had been contacted by Mr. Tuller, Silver Lake Area, requesting Crime Watch Signs be posted in the Silver Lake Area.
The Board referred the request to Mike Willett, Development and Public Works Director, to research and bring a recommendation to the Board.
COMMISSIONERS
At this time Commr. Windram announced he was leaving for the day due to the fact he did not feel well.
PUBLIC WORKS/ROADS-COUNTY, STATE/BIDS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved permission to advertise for bids to construct Lake Unity Road #1-6211 between Picciola Road and Lake Unity Road, for a distance of 1,617.66 feet.
MUNICIPALITIES/FAIRGROUNDS/CONTRACTS & LEASES & AGREEMENTS
Commr. Burhans read a letter from Mr. Jerrell, City of Eustis, stating the City would not enter into another agreement with the County for the use of the Fairgrounds.
PETITIONS/SUITS AFFECTING THE COUNTY
Commr. Burhans stated he had a Petition from the residents of Lake Joanna regarding Belleaux Park and a letter from Mr. Johnson, Lake Joanna.
The Board referred the Petition and the Letter to the County Attorney's Office for review.
SUITS AFFECTING THE COUNTY
Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney's Office, reported on the law suit between Lake County and the City of Umatilla and stated the first hearing would be the first week in August, 1981.
Discussion occurred regarding the law suit between Lake County and HRS. Mr. Minkoff stated that the County Attorney's Office would make a progress report as soon as possible.
MUNICIPALITIES/POLLUTION CONTROL/COMMUNICATIONS
Commr. Smoak stated he would like to see the State of Florida, Department of Environmental Regulations, have a representative present at the City of Eustis for the Public Hearings regarding sewage disposal.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried the Board authorized Ted Wicks, Director Pollution Control, to write the State of Florida Department of Environmental Regulations requesting a representative be present at the City's Public Hearings.
Commr. Deems was not present for the vote.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ESCROW
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried the Board approved to return a $25.00 escrow to Circle J. Mobile Homes due to the fact they are no longer in business.
Commr. Deems was not present for the vote.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried the Board approved to return $40.00 escrow to Poynter- Harder Construction Co., Inc. due to Mr. Poynter retiring at the end of June.
Commr. Deems was not present for the vote.
CETA/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried, the Board approved the request from Robert L. Wilson, Finance Director, for a temporary loan from the General Fund to the CETA Funds in the amount of $70,000.00 until funding is received for the current year CETA Contracts.
Commr. Deems was not present for the vote.
BUDGETS/MOSQUITO CONTROL
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign the tentative budget for the Lake County Mosquito Control Department.
Commr. Deems was not present for the vote.
MEETINGS/SHERIFF
Mr. Watkins, Clerk, stated he had contacted the Sheriff and that he would be free to meet with Commr. Burhans anytime after 11:OO A.M. on July 8, 1981.
BONDS-CONTRACTOR
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried, the Board approved the new Contractor Bonds as follows:
1996-81 Charles Bradford (General)
2016-81 Paul T. Myers, Jr. (Residential)
2024-81 C. W. McCauslin (General)
2025-81 John T. Allen, Sr. (Electrical)
2026-81 H. Lamar Dixon d/b/a Dixon Plumbing (Plumbing)
2027-81 Rodney Rossell d/b/a Central Fla. Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
2028-81 Douglas E. Farrar (Residential)
Commr. Deems was not present for the vote.
LICENSES & PERMITS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried, the Board approved the following New Gun Permits and Bonds and Renewals:
Mary Blount - New Harold Je nkinson - New
Arthur Bourlay - Renewal Frank Michnowicz - Renewal
B. T. Cheatham - Reneal William S. Oates - Renewal
George W. Daugherty - Renewal John D. Pease, III - Renewal
Roy F. Durfee, Sr. - Renewal Robert E. Shiffer - Renewal
Robert W. Graves - Renewal Karen F. Smith - New
George L. Hawkins - Renewal Diane Thornburg - New
Royal A. Clarke - Renewal R. Edward Thornburg - New
Commr. Deems was not present for the vote.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried, the Board approved the following Gun Permit Additions and Deletions:
Hamp Hawthorne
Joel D. Lakes
Jerry Lockett
Larry Ponds
Commr. Deems was not present for the vote.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried, the Board approved payments of warrants 1116798 through #17177 as follows:
General Revenue Fine and Forfieture
County Transportation Trust Revenue Sharing
Landfill Mosquito Control
Aquatic Control N.E. Hospital
N.E. Ambulance N.E. Ambulance
Block Grant Section 8
Youth Programs CETA
COR Buildings Special Assessments
Commr. Deems was not present for the vote.
INDIGENTS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved payment of the following Indigents:
ADD: Milton Chappell for Jimmy Walden.................$50.00
ADD: Jemmie Nevins for Randy Proctor..................$50.00
ADD: Hugh Spaulding for Betty Cray....................$50.00
ADD: Ida Bonner for Ruth Furlow.......................$50.00
Commr .Deems was not present for the vote.
FUNDS - TRANSFERS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the following budget transfers:
GENERAL REVENUE FUND
Pollution Control
Transfer $600.00 from account number 001-537-1-00-46-000-498, Commissions, Fees and Costs to account number 001-537-1-00-46- 000-400, Travel.
Reason: Additional job training programs.
Nursing Home
Transfer $4,000.00 from account number 001-562-1-00-37-000-450,
Insurance, to account numbers 001-562-1-00-37-000-463, Buildings
and Grounds Maintenance ($3,000.00) and 001-562-1-00-37-000-521,
Fuel & Lubricants ($l,OOO.OO).
Transfer $2,000.00 from account number 001-562-1-00-37-000-230,
Life & Health Insurance, to account number 001-562-1-00-37-000- 520, Operating Supplies.
Reason: Overexpended line items.
Title IIB Funds
Transfer $2,000.00 from account number 140-551-1-00-24-100-407, Travel, to account numbers 140-551-1-00-24-400-407, Travel, ($800.00) and 140-551-1-00-24-500-407, Travel ($1,200.00).
Transfer $2.000.00 from account number 140-551-1-00-24-500-376, On the Job payments to account number 140-551-1-00-24-500-556,
Training Aids.
Reason: Overexpended.
CETA Administration Fund
ACCOUNT NUMBER INCREASE DECREASE
148-551-1-00-24-010-120 Salaries $4,171.
210 FICA 283.
220 Retirement 379.
230 Insurance 170.
240 Worker's Comp. $ 250
312 Legal Services 4,000
315 Other Prof.
Services 100
ACCOUNT NUMBER INCREASE DECREASE
148-551-1-00-24-010-340 Contracted Services 600
400 Travel $4,720.
411 Postage $1,320.
441 Equipment
Rental 2,400.
443 Building - Rent 1.
450 Insurance 8.
462 Equipment Maintenance 625
468 Building
Maintenance 200
495 Advertising 600
499 Other 163
510 Office Supplies 4,050
540 Books & Dues 250
640 Equipment 1,858
Reason: Modification #2 has reduced contract by $8,102.
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board acknowledged receipt of the June 19, 1981, Distribution of Revenue, Traffic/Criminal Cases.
Commr. Deems was not present for the vote.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Monthly Board Packet from Lake Community Action Agency.
Commr . Deems was not present for the vote.
BONDS/FIRE DISTRICTS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the cancellation of a bond for E. A. Moherek who resigned as Fire Commissioner of the South Lake Fire District and approved a bond for Richard R. Reynolds who replaced Mr. Moherek as Fire Commissioner of the South Lake Fire District.
Commr. Deems was not present for the vote.
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board acknowledged receipt of the June 12, 1981, Distribution of Revenue, Traffic/ Criminal Cases.
Commr .Deems was not present for the vote.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/NURSING HOME
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved additional supplies to finish the Nursing Home at an estimated cost of $1,619.32.
Commr. Deems was not present for the vote.
CLERK
Mr. Watkins, Clerk, announced he would be taking his vacation from July 9, 1981 through July 21, 1981..Commr. Burhans read a letter from F. C. Andrews, M.D., requesting the Board not to fund the North Central Florida H.S.A. this year.
Commr. Smoak stated that tentative action had already been taken by the Board not to fund the North Central Florida H.S.A. for the 1981-82 budget.
NURSING HOME/COUNTY EMPLOYEES/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
Commr. Burhans stated that Mr. Lonnie Strickland, Lake Memorial Nursing Home, had been offered a salary of $25,000.00 by a nursing home outside of Lake County. Commr. Burhans stated he had done a survey of comparative job positions in this area and found that raising Mr. Strickland's salary to $22,500.00 would be his recommendation.
On a motion by commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board increased Mr. Stricklands salary to $21,500.00 annually as of October 1, 1981.
The Board directed Mr. Timmons to put this increase into the 1981-82 budget.
APPOINTMENTS/COUNTY EMPLOYEES/COMMUNICATIONS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board appointed Lonnie Strickland, Director, Nursing Home, to be considered by the Governor of Florida to serve on a nineteen (19) member Health Planning Review Task Force (Bill 459).
The Board requested the Clerk to write the Governor recommending Mr. Strickland for the Health Planning Review Task Force.
APPOINTMENTS/COUNTY EMPLOYEES
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board appointed Lonnie Strickland, Director, Nursing Home, to serve on the North Central Florida Health Planning Council, with his term expiring September 1983.
NURSING HOME
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign the new medicaid application for the Lake Memorial Nursing Home.
NURSING HOME/CONTRACTS & LEASES & AGREEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the Chairman and Clerk to sign the contract between Dr. Pasquale Nuzzo, M. D. and Lake Memorial Nursing Home for Dr. Nuzzo's services as Medical Director.
CETA/CONTRACTS & LEASES & AGREEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the Ch airman and Clerk to sign the contract between Lake County CETA and Lake-Sumter Commu munity College (re: Summer Youth Program).
NURSING HOME/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
Commr. Burhans read a request from Lonnie Strickland, Director, Lake Memorial Nursing Home, for a Relief R.N. to be put on County Payroll in case of an emergency.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Relief R.N. at a monthly cost of $911.20, (only if a local nurse is not available).
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the June 25, 1981 Special Minutes as submitted.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the June 30, 1981, Workshop Minutes as amended.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the June 30, 1981, Special Minutes as submitted.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the November 25, 1980, Special Minutes as submitted.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meetng adjourned at 5:30 P.M.
Glenn C. Burhans, Chairman
James C. Watkins, Clerk
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