A REGULAK MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AUGUST 11, 1981
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, August 11, 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 (arrived at 2:00 P.M.). Others present were: Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney, and Pat Shirah.
The Invocation was given by Commr. Carson and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Deems.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried, the Board approved the Minutes of August 4, 1981, as amended and corrected.
Commr. Windram abstained from the vote due to the fact he was not present at the August 4, 1981 Meeting.
POLLUTION CONTROL
Discussion occurred regarding a memo from Ted Wicks, Pollution Control Director, to the Board regarding the following:
2. Ground water being removed from Lake County and transported across County Lines.
3. An indepth study of the Northerly Lake System compared to the Southern Lake System.
The Board recommended putting Mr. Wicks on the Agenda, for August 18, 1981, in order to further discuss the memo with Mr. Wicks and his Board Members in order to draw up the proper Ordinances.
INSURANCE
Commr. Carson reported to the Board that he and Sherry Puckett, Assistant to the Personnel Director, were presently working on the new Statutory Limits regarding County Insurance.
JAIL/COMMITTEES
Chris Ford, County Attorney, stated that all the locks in the Jail were working with the exception of the third (3rd) floor which could be used manually, and that parts were on order to repair the door to operate electronically also.
Mr. Ford stated Mr. Nies, Deputy Clerk, had reported that the locks in the Jail, after having them inspected by Poli Brothers, Inc. were in much better shape than other jails they had been in recently.
The Board requested the report be put in writing.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for William F. Monroe - Crystal Lake Area - District #1 - Case #81-28, for waiver of improvement requirements and plan requirements of the Subdivision Regulations - Section 62.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Mr. William Coleman appeared before the Board regarding a request for waiver of improvement requirements and plan requirements of the Subdivision Regulations.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for William S. Coleman and Barbara S. Coleman -Lake Seneca Area - District #4 - Case #81-27, for waiver of improvement requirements and plan requirements of the Subdivision Regulations - Section 62, subject to Mr. Coleman obtaining the proper easement on the third parcel.
ROADS-COUNTY, STATE
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the following Right-of-Way Deeds on Saltsdale Road 115-7776 from:
1. Albert C. Jones & Loretta A. Jones, his wife
2. Robert L. Hunsicker, Jr.
3. John W. Conley, Jr. & Elaine Conley, his wife
4. Frank A. Brice
PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the City of Mount Dora, for the County to assist the City in cleaning out a drainage ditch with a dragline furnished by the County with an operator for approximately two (2) days.
MUNICIPALITIES/COMMUNICATIONS/COUNTY PROPERTY/MVI STATIONS
Discussion occurred regarding a letter from the City of Minneola requesting the County allow the City to use the MVI Station in Minneola for a Fire Station.
The Board postponed any action until the August 18, 1981 Meeting.
CETA
Joy Holland, CETA Director, appeared before the Board and read a memo to the Board from her dated July 24, 1981 regarding Title IV YETP Deobligation and Title II-B Allocations.
CETA/CONTRACTS & LEASES & AGREEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously the Board approved the final modifications to FY 1981 Contracts as listed in a memo from Joy Holland, CETA Director, to the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Lake County CETA Department to reduce their Administrative Account regarding Summer Youth Employment Program by $9,422.00 and send them back to State due to the fact the Lake County CETA Department not needing the funds.
CETA
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Fiscal Year 1982 Section 204 Educational Funds for CETA as submitted by Joy Holland, CETA Director.
CETA/COUNTY PROPERTY
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the transfer of property from the State of Florida to the Lake County Board of County Commissioners due to Lake County becoming a Prime Sponsor.
The motion also included Don Perrody, Property Records, to do a complete inventory of the property transfered to Lake County and keep a list on record.
CETA/COUNTY PERSONNEL
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Joy Holland, CETA Director, to attend a Prime Sponsor Meeting in Sanford on August 12, 1981.
ANIMAL SHELTER/COMMUNICATIONS
Commr. Carson read a letter from the City of Coleman requesting the Board grant permission for the City of Coleman to store animals at the Lake County Animal Shelter until Sumter County Animal Shelter is completed.
The Board referred the letter to Frankie Thorp, Director Animal Shelter, to research and report back to the Board at a later date.
ANIMAL SHELTER/COUNTY EMPLOYEES
The Board acknowledged receipt of a request from Frankie Thorp, Director Animal Shelter, to take a annual leave from August 7, 1981 to August 25, 1981.
EMERGENCY SERVICES/COMMUNICATIONS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the Certificate of Need and Necessity for Ameri-Quipt Convalescent Equipment and Respiratory Services to operate a non-emergency patient transport in Lake County.
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
JAIL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
Chris Ford, County Attorney, read a memo from Norma Showley, regarding the locks in the Lake County Jail.
Ms. Showley stated that according to Mr. Poli, Poli Brothers, Inc. that all the locks in the jail have been completed with the exception of Cell Block 4-B, which is the cell block that houses the trusty population (3rd floor), Ms. Showley stated Mr. Poli had ordered the parts to fix the door on the 3rd floor from Southern Steel.
Mr. Poli's quote of June 26, 1981, for inspecting, lubricating and adjusting all locks in the jail as submitted by Capatin Brannon was $2,275.00 (approved by the Board on July 7, 1981), however, the quote did not include repairs. Ms. Showley stated Mr. Poli quoted the repairs to date of $1,483.00 and that their labor rate was $16.50 per man hour.
Ms. Showley stated Mr. Poli would not bill the County until the work is completed and that the invoice would include a complete detail of the work done on each floor.
SHERIFF/BUDGET
Chris Ford, County Attorney, read a memo from Noel E. Griffin, Jr. Sheriff requesting an increase in the 1981-82 budget as follows:
1. Four (4) additional Correctional Officers $40,800.00
Officers $10,713.00
3. General Liability Insurance $ 5,000.00
(a) Insurance to cover all Sheriff's Department Radio (s) & related equipment against fire and theft.
TOTAL $56,513.00.
The Board requested the Clerk clarify the Sheriff's request and report back to the Board at a later date.
SUITS AFFECTING THE COUNTY
Chris Ford, County Attorney, gave the Board a report on the law suit between Lake County and the City of Umatilla.
BONDS-CONTRACTOR
NEW
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the following new Contractor Bonds:
153-81 Mitchell Plumbing Company (Plumbing)
834-81 William Lawson d/b/a Lawson Plumbing (Plumbing)
1212-81 Tommy Joe Duncan (Air Conditioning and Heating)
1581-81 Douglas M. Helms (Class B)
1783-81 Jim Turner Plumbing (Plumbing)
2050-81 Habitat Homes, Inc.
2060-81 Glenn A. Cochran, Jr. d/b/a Cochran's Excavating, Inc. (Septic Tank Install.)
2070-81 Thomas Fulford d/b/a Sun State Electric
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
CANCELLATIONS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the following Contractor Bond Cancellations:
797-81 Edward B. Plotner d/b/a Plotner's Aluminum
1028-81 Scott Roofing and Repair, Inc.
1203-81 John T. Graczol
1229-81 William H. Vann d/b/a Vann Heating and Air Conditioning
1344-81 W. Lee Humphrey d/b/a Humphrey Construction
1753-81 William Bettencourt
Commr. Windram 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 Licenses and Gun Permit Renewals:
Don Brown - Renewal Timothy Jezek - Renewal
Donald Craig, Sr. - Renewal Dana M. Pincus - New
William T. Daley - Renewal Armando M. Valdes - Renewal
Robert L. Brown - New David Williams - New
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried, the Board acknowledged receipt of the July 24, 1981, Distribution of Revenue, Traffic/ Criminal Cases.
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Monthly Status Report from Youth Programs, Inc., covering the period from July 1, through July 30, 1981.
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
CLERK
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the Satisfaction of Judgment on Gary E. and Barbara Odum, in the amount of $150.00 in the interest of Larry Odum, Juvenile Division.
NURSING HOME/CONTRACTS & LEASES & AGREEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved a contract renewal between Lake Memorial Nursing Home and J. Scott Marti DMD, P.A. for services rendered at the Nursing Home at a cost of $1.00 per year. The contract expires June, 1982.
NURSING HOME/CONTRACTS & LEASES & AGREEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr Smoak and
carried unanimously, the Board approved a contract renewal between Lake Memorial Nursing Home and Hazel C. Arnow, Medical Records Consultant for the Nursing Home at a cost of $35.00 per month. The contract expires September 30, 1982.
CLERK/COURTHOUSE/CONTRACTS & LEASES & AGREEMENTS
Discussion occurred regarding the vending machines in the New Courthouse.
The Board requested Mr. Watkins, Clerk, to check into other vending companies in the area, obtaining the blind for their services, etc. and report back to the Board at the next meeting if possible.
RECESS AND RESSEMBLY
At 10:50 A.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 Rezoning.
REZONING
PUBLIC HEARING CUP #549A-4 Jordan W. Hypes
Mr. Hypes , petitioner, was present to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the CUP as amended, subject to an additional 5,000 square feet being provided by Mr. Hypes.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board authorized Mr. Jerry Sexton, Planning Director, to write Sumter Electric Corp. requesting that the transformer be relocated.
PUBLIC HEARING #102-81-4 C-l to RP Ray P. Taylor
Mrs. Jean Moreland and Mrs. Elizabeth LaFever appeared before the Board opposing to the rezoning request however, they would not be against it as much if there would only be three or four units put on the property.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the rezoning from C-l (Rural or Tourist Commercial) to RP (Multiple-Family Residential Professional).
PUBLIC HEARING 1185-81-4 R-l-7 to LM Stanley Rosier
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the rezoning from R- 1-7 (Urban Residential) to LM (Light Manufacturing, Warehousing, Research or Professional).
PUBLIC HEARING #88-81-4 A to RR Wayne D. Allen
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 upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and denied the request for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RR (Rural Residential).
PUBLIC HEARING #104-81-4 RM to R-l-7 Coral A. Childrey
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 upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the rezoning from RM (Mobile Home Residential) to R-l-7 (Urban Residential).
PUBLIC HEARING 1187-81-4 A to RP Simeon Rolle
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and denied the rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RP (Multiple-Family Residential- Professional).
PUBLIC HEARING 1184-81-4 A to CP Sandra McFarlin
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 upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the rezoning from A (Agricultural) to CP (Planned Commercial) as modified (Petitioner to change the name of the store from Dairy Queen to Ice Cream Store).
PUBLIC HEARING 1191-81-4 Amend CP Harold Mahoney
Mr. Arthur Welch appeared before the Board regarding this Petition. Mr. Welch stated he lives across the street from the grocery store and that he opposes to the Board amending the CP to include a liquor license due to the noise, parking etc. and that he does not want to raise his children in that type of neighborhood.
Mr. Harold Mahoney, Petitioner, appeared before the Board regarding this case. Mr. Mahoney stated that he hoped to meet the requirements of the CP on his expansion within a week.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved to amend the CP (Planned Commercial) to include liquor license and expansion.
PUBLIC HEARING CUP#454-5 and CUP #454A-5 P & Z Commission (Staff)
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and extended the CUP's for eighteen (18) months.
PUBLIC HEARING CUP#785-5 P. Germeroth & R. Shaffner
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 upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and postponed this case until September 8, 1981, at 2:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible.
PUBLIC HEARING #95-81-5 RR to A James R. Stultz
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 upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the rezoning from RR (Rural Residential) to A (Agricultural).
PUBLIC HEARING CUP #783-5 Paul W. Bryan
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the CUP in RR (Rural Residential) for a private road.
PUBLIC HEARING 1194-81-5 RMRP to R-l-7 Pine Island Land Company, Inc.
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the rezoning from RMRP (Mobile Home Rental Park Residential) to R-l-7 (Urban Residential).
PUBLIC HEARING #90-81-5 R-l-7 to C-2 George D. Gastfield
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the rezoning from R- 1-7 (Urban Residential) to C-2 (Community Commercial).
PUBLIC HEARING #92-81-5 R-l-7 to C-l Willie Wright
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 upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the rezoning from R- 1-7 (Urgan Residential) to C-l (Rural or Tourist Commercial).
PUBLIC HEARING #103-81-5 A to CP Terrance F. Olson
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and postponed this case until September 8, 1981, at 2:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible.
PUBLIC HEARING #99-81-l RR to R-1-15 D. Sacco & K. Frankovitch
Mr. Tuller, representing the Silver Lake Association, appeared before the Board regarding this case and stated they have no probelm with the rezoning; however they were concerned about the traffic pattern.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the rezoning from RR (Rural Residential) to R-1-15 (Residential Estates).
PUBLIC HEARING 1196-81-l RR to C-Z Gordon H. Savage, Jr.
Mr. Savage appeared before the Board regarding this case.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the rezoning from RR (Rural Residential) to C-2 (Community Commercial).
PUBLIC HEARING 1186-81-l C-2 to LM Douglas E. Heyser
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and
carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and postponed this case until September 8, 1981, at 2:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible.
PUBLIC HEARING 1198-81-l RR to RP Carole A. Dixon
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 upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the rezoning from RR (Rural Residential) to RP (Multiple-Family Residential- Professional
PUBLIC HEARING 1193-81-l RR to MP John & Ruby Keser
Mr. Ranston Davis, Attorney, representing Mr and Mrs. Keser was present to discuss this case with the Board.
Mr. Eddie Boston appeared before the Board requesting the rezoning be denied.
Mr. Virgil Hawkins, Attorney, representing the property owners in the area was present and addressed the Board in opposition to the rezoning.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and denied the rezoning request from RR (Rural Residential) to MP (Planned Industrial).
Commr. Smoak voted "No".
PUBLIC HEARING 1197-81-l RR to A Lonzia J. Berry
Mr. Berry was present to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and denied the rezoning request from RR (Rural Residential) to A (Agricultural).
PUBLIC HEARING #100-81-2 R-l-7 to LM Zebulon Teeter
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board postponed this case until September 8, 1981, at 2:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible.
PUBLIC HEARING CUP #784-2 CUP in A B & B Harvesting - James Butler
Mr. Edward Holmes appeared before the Board to discuss this case. Mr. Holmes stated he owned the property that Mr. Butler was going to haul the peat off of, and presented an affidavit stating he has owned the property for 20 years.
Mr. Don Freedman, Attorney, representing Mrs. Terre11 Watson, stated they were in favor of the Planning and Zoning recommendation of denial.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission of approval for a CUP in A, subject to the necessary legal access.
PUBLIC HEARING CUP #481-3 Revocation P & Z Commission (Staff)
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 upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the revocation of the CUP.
Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.
PUBLIC HEARING CUP 11786-3 CUP in RR South Lake Fire District
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and denied the request for a CUP in RR (Rural Residential).
Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.
PUBLIC HEARING #101-81-3 A to M-l Ken Martin
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the rezoning from A (Agricultural) to M-l (Heavy Industrial).
Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.
PUBLIC HEARING #89-81-3 A TO ER John J. Matsche
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 upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and postponed this case until September 8, 1981, at 2:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible.
Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.
PUBLIC HEARING CUP #754A-3 Thomas J. Moscoso
No one present wished to discuss this case with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the CUP amendment.
Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.
MVI STATIONS/COUNTY EMPLOYEES/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board authorized the current mileage be paid to the MVI Employees until September 30, 1981, due to their extensive driving over Lake County.
Commr. Smoak and Commr. Carson was not present for the vote.
MVI STATIONS/COUNTY EMPLOYEES/CLERK
Commr. Deems stated that the Building Committee had recommended creating a new position of Building Supervisor for all County Buildings.
Commr. Deems stated the Building Committee had suggested Mr. Frank Woodson, MVI Supervisor, for the position with Mr. Woodson to be under Mr. Harry Nies, Chief Deputy Clerk.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board appointed Mr. Frank Woodson to the new position of Building Supervisor. Mr. Woodson to start this position as soon as the MVI Books are in order, at the close of the MVI Stations.
Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.
PURCHASING/CLERK/COUNTY EMPLOYEES
Commr. Deems stated that the Building Committee had meet and suggested making the Purchasing Department a part of the Clerk's Office.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved for the Purchasing Department to become a part of the Clerk's Office.
Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.
CONTRACTS & LEASES & AGREEMENTS/WATER AUTHORITY
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign the Agreement between the United States Geological Survey and Lake County for the Upper Palatlakaha Basin Comprehensive Water Study.
Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.
MVI STATIONS
Discussion occurred regarding the MVI Stations in Lake County.
It was the feeling of the Board that all stations in Lake County remain open until September 15, 1981, on a skeleton crew (full service) and that the MVI Station in Leesburg remain open (full service) on a skeleton crew on September 30, 1981. The Board requested that signs be posted at each station and that a proper news release be done as soon as possible to inform the public of the Board's action.
MEETINGS/BUDGETS
The Board announced that there would be a Public Hearing on August 18, 1981, at 5:05 P.M. in the Board of County Commissioners' Meeting Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida regarding Revenue Sharing.
SHERIFF/BUDGET/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
Chris Ford, County Attorney, stated he had talked with Wilson Wright, Attorney Tallahassee, regarding the employment of Mr. Wright to help the County Commissioners on the Sheriff's Budget in Tallahassee.
Mr. Ford stated that Mr. Wright would accept the job at a rate of $50.00 to $100.00 per hour.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board moved to secure the services of Mr. Wilson Wright to help the County Commissioners regarding the Sheriff's Budget in Tallahassee.
Commr . Smoak was not present for the vote
CLERK/COMMUNICATIONS
Commr . Carson read a letter and application requesting the Board nonimate a person for The National Clerk of the Year.
On a motion b;y Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved to submit Mr. James C. Watkins, Clerk, as the National Clerk of the Year and authorized the County Attorney and Mr. Harry Nies to obtain the necessary and proper paperwork, etc. to back up the Board's recommendation.
Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.
There being not further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 4:58 P.M.
Glenn C. Burhans, Chairman
James C. Watkins, Clerk
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