A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SEPTEMBER 15, 1981
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, September 15, 1981, at 9:00 A.M., in the Board of County Commissioners' Meeting Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida. Commissioners present were: Glenn C. Burhans, Chairman; Claude Smoak; Thomas J. Windram; James R. Carson, Jr.; and C. A. "Lex" Deems. Others present were: James C. Watkins, Clerk; Sanford Minkoff, County Attorney's Office; and Cathy Roy, Secretary.
The Invocation was given by Mr. Watkins and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Deems.
PUBLIC HEALTH/BUDGETS
Mrs. Delores Andrejek, Lake County resident, addressed the Commissioners regarding the tentatively approved amount of $10,000 allocated to the Lake County Family Health Council, Inc., for the 1981-82 Fiscal Year. Mrs. Andrejek stated that she was opposed to tax money funding elective surgery such as sterilization and tubal litigations. Mrs. Andrejek stated that she felt efforts should be directed towards natural methods of family planning.
Commr. Smoak moved that the $10,000 allotted to the Family Health Council be tied to the new State Fee Schedule that has been implemented by the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services which is now in force in several counties in the State and secondly that natural family planning information be presented as an alternative to each participant in the family planning program.
Commr. Windram stated that it was his feeling that a representative from the Family Health Council should be given the opportunity to be present prior to the above motion being voted on.
The Clerk was directed to try to contact Constance Patrowicz of the Lake County Family Health Council in order that she might appear before the Board later in the day.
Commr. Smoak withdrew his motion until such time as Mrs. Patrowicz could address the Board. The Chairman announced that this item would be postponed until 11:30 A.M. at which time Mrs. Patrowicz would address the Board.
PURCHASING/BIDS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously the Board approved acceptance of the bid extension on Limerock for Maintenance Areas I and II from Dixie Lime and Stone at $2.50 per ton, through September 30, 1982.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved acceptance of the bid extension on Limerock for Maintenance Area III from M. J. Stavola at $2.40 per ton, through September 30, 1982.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the bid extension on Culvert Pipe from Southern Culvert through March 30, 1982.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board awarded County Bid #004-82 for Asphaltic Concrete to Asphalt Pavers for Maintenance Areas I and III and to Macasphalt of Winter Haven for Maintenance Area II.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board awarded County Bid #OOl-82 for Automotive Supplies, Part I, to Baas Auto Supply for Maintenance Area I and II, and to Lake County Auto Supply for Maintenance Area III.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board awarded Part II on County Bid #001-82, Spark Plugs, to Bi-Lo Auto Parts for all maintenance areas with Lake County Auto Supply designated as an alternate supplier on jobs which call for a specific name brand of spark plug.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board awarded Part III on County Bid #001-82, Batteries, to Central Florida Distributors, Leesburg, on the 24 month battery for all maintenance areas; and to Lake County Auto, Tavares, on the 42 month battery, for all maintenance areas.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board awarded County Bid #003-82 for Office Supplies to Simon's Office Equipment, Leesburg, for office supplies other than those which are purchased through the central store,
PURCHASING/POLLUTION CONTROL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to purchase a new conductivity bridge and probe for testing water samples on State Contract at a cost of $345.10.
PURCHASING/FAIRGROUNDS
Norma Showley, Purchasing Director, presented a requisition from the Fairgrounds to purchase and erect an "events sign" at an estimated cost of $1,200.00. Commr. Windram requested that this item be postponed until he could meet with Fairground personnel concerning this request. The Chairman announced that this request would be postponed until the liaison Commissioner could meet with the personnel at the Fairgrounds.
PURCHASING/JAILS
Norma Showley, Purchasing Director, advised the Board that the requests for quotations on a fire alarm system for the Lake County Jail are in the process of being evaluated. Ms. Showley also advised the Board that the bids on the plumbing at the Lake County Jail would be in on September 18, 1981.
BONDS - CONTRACTOR
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Contractor Bonds:
NEW
111429-82 - Allen W. Akers
111531-82 - Stephen C. Vaughn (General)
#1780-82 - George L. Lilly d/b/a West Volusia Air Conditioning
111991-82 - Philip Mastrosimone, Inc. (Residential)
#2004-82 - Robert Clouse (Plumbing)
#2030-82 - Charles I. Cook, Sr. (Electrical)
INDIGENTS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of the following Indigents:
ADD: Walker-O'Kelley Investments for Deborah Bouges...$50.00
ADD: Tom Grizzard, Inc. for Lorraine Jackson..........$50.00
ADD: Thomas Road Properties for Teresa Manywether.....$50.00
ADD: Eva Nell Hardy for James Rodgers.................$50.00
ADD: Samuel Moreno for Sandra Jean Morgan.............$50.00
ADD: Ida M. Russell for Richard Green.................$50.00
ADD: Francisco Fraticelle for Sharon Fowler...........$50.00
CANCEL: Walker-O'Kelley Investments for Jessie Richard$50.00
CANCEL: Vada Davis for Tonya Hengy....................$50.00
CANCEL: Fannie Smith for Betty Jennings. .............$50.00
CANCEL: R. A. Locke for Dorothy Morgan................$50.00
CANCEL: T. R. Champion for Billy Joe Baker...........$50.00.
On a motion b y Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of warrants #18335 through 1118638
General Revenue Fine and Forfeiture
County Transportation Fund Revenue Sharing
Anti Recession Landfill
Mosquito Control Aquatic Weed Control
N.E. Hospital District N.E. Ambulance District
N.W. Ambulance District Section 8
Law Enforcement CETA
RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEALTH
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved, by Resolution, the renewal of the Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for Handi Cab of Florida, Inc., for the period of September 1, 1981 through August 31, 1982.
CLERK/JUVENILE
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the signature of the Chairman and the Clerk to sign a Satisfaction of Judgment in Case #81-264-CJ, Juvenile.
FUNDS/TRANSFERS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Budget Transfers:
GENERAL REVENUE FUND
Board of County Commissioners
Transfer $6,000.00 from account #Ool-513-l-OO;Ol-010-250, Unemployment and Compensation to account #Ool-511-1-00-010-250, Unemployment and Compensation.
Reason: Account reclassification.
Transfer $37,800.00 from account #001-513-1-00-01-020-450, Insurance to account #OOl-513-1-00-01-020-430, Utilities ($37,000.00) and 001-513-1-00-01-020-340 Contracted Services ($800.00).
Reason: Overexpended.
Interfund Transfers
Transfer $215,375.00 from account #001-562-1-00-01-800-919, Transfers-Mosquito Control to account #Ool-581-1-00-01-800-919.
Reason: Account reclassification.
Clerk of Circuit Court
Transfer $700.00 from account #OOl-513-1-00-02-100-510, Office Supplies to account #001-513-1-00-02-100-440 ($200.00) and 001- 513-1-00-02-100-462, Rentals and Leases and Equipment Maintenance.
Reason: Departmental Request.
Elections
Transfer $l,OOO.OO from account #001-519-1-00-12-020-195, Advertising to account 8001-519-1-00-12-010-510, Office Supplies ($956.00), and #OOl-519-1-00-12-010-540, Books and Publications ($44.00).
Reason: Departmental Request.
Transfer $4,600.00 from Contingency to account #001-519-1-00-12- 020-640, Equipment.
Reason: Fund purchase of voting machines.
Personnel
Transfer $265.00 from account #Ool-513-1-00-14-000-462, Maintenance of Equipment to account #001-513-1-00-14-000-510, Office Supplies ($250.00) and #OOl-513-1-00-14-000-640, Equipment ($15.00).
Reason: Departmental Request.
Building and Zoning
Transfer $837.00 from account #OOl-524-1-00-18-030-400, Travel to account #001-524-1-00-18-030-462, Equipment and Maintenance ($800.00) and #OOl-524-l-00-18-030-520, Office Supplies ($37.00).
Reason: Overexpended.
Emergency Services
Transfer $350.00 from account #001-525-1-00-26-000-540, Books and Publications to account #001-525-1-00-26-000-400, Travel.
Reason: Departmental request additional approved travel.
Welfare - Administration
Transfer $100.00 from account #001-564-1-00-30-310-462, Equipment Maintenance and $200.00 from account #Ool-564-1-00-30-310-510, Office Supplies to account #OOl-564-l-00-30-640, Equipment.
Reason: New line item.
Welfare Services
Transfer $500.00 from account #OOl-564-l-00-30-320-354, Burials to account #OOl-564-l-00-30-320-353, Transportation.
Reason: Overexpended.
Nursing Home
Transfer $3,000.00 from account #001-562-1-00-37-000-120, Salaries to account #001-562-1-00-37-000-170, Other Personal Services.
Reason: New line item.
Pollution Control
Transfer $200.00 from account #OOl-537-l-00-46-000-521, Fuel and Lubricants to account #OOl-537-1-00-46-000-400, Travel.
Reason: Departmental request.
Auto Inspection
Transfer $215.00 from account #001-524-1-00-53-000-520, Operating Supplies to account #OOl-524-1-00-53-000-400, Travel.
Reason: Departmental request..Mosquito Control
Transfer $600.00 from account #116-562-1-00-29-110-120, Salaries, to account #116-562-1-00-29-110-520, Operating Supplies.
Reason: Overexpended.
CETA Summer Youth Fund
Object Description Increase Decrease
120 Salaries $311.00
125 Salaries - Training $490.00
127 Salaries - Staff $360.00
210 Social Security $ 21.00
217 Social Security - Staff $215.00
220 Retirement $ 29.00
227 Retirement - Staff $294.00
230 Life Insurance $ 7.00
237 Life Insurance - Staff $145.00
240 Workers' Comp. $ 86.00
245 Workers' Comp.
Participants $ 20.00
247 Workers' Comp. - Staff $ 44.00
315 Other Professional
Services $ 100.00
365 Childcare $1,125.00
405 Travel - Participants $ 705.00
407 Travel - Staff $ 4.00
Reason: Modification I of State Contract.
PERSONNEL/CETA/COUNTY EMPLOYEES
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the resignation of Joy Holland, CETA Director, effective September 30, 1981.
The Clerk was directed to write a letter of commendation for Ms. Holland for her services in the CETA Program in Lake County.
Commr. Windram stated that he would meet with Glenn Timmons, Personnel Director, and discuss with him the advertisement of the position of CETA Director.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of September 8, 1981, as corrected.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Special Minutes of September 8, 1981, as corrected.
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS
Jefferson Ray, III, Attorney representing Scripps-Howard Cablevision Services, addressed the Board to advise that Scripps- Howard is in the process of completing a purchase of Leesburg Cablevision from Total TV, a Wisconsin based corporation. Mr. Ray presented the Commission with books explaining the many operations of Scripps-Howard.
Mr. Ray informed the Commission that a meeting would be held at the Tavares City Council Chambers at 7:30, September 22, 1981, to explain the plans and policies of Scripps-Howard and to answer any questions from the audience.
Mr. Ray was hopeful to appear again before the Commission on October 13, 1981, concerning the Commissions' approval of the sale.
MEDICAL EXAMINER/COMMUNICATIONS
Commr. Burhans informed the Board that correspondence had been received advising of a Medical Examiners' Commission Meeting to be held September 19, 1981, in Key West, Florida.
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT/COMMUNICATIONS/JAILS
Commr. Burhans informed the Board that a memo had been received from Sheriff Griffin concerning the population problem at the Lake County Jail. Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney's Office, was directed to look into the possibilities of temporary, alternate locations to house prisoners.
Commr. Smoak addressed the portion of the memorandum concerning the lack of mattresses when the population of the jail was above maximum capacity and whether or not it was the responsibility of the Commission or a part of the internal policy of the jail.
Sandy Minkoff, County Attorney's Office, was directed by the Commission to research the above and draft a reply to the Sheriff's memorandum for the Board's review.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY POLICY/RESOLUTIONS
Commr. Smoak addressed the Board concerning a study conducted by James C. Watkins, Clerk, and Robert Wilson, Finance Director, regarding repurchase agreements with Federal Banks and other methods of generating greater income to the County through a change in investment policies.
Commr. Smoak explained that since a Resolution passed by the Lake County Commission in 1975, there has been a change in the law which allows additional flexibility in the investment of public funds and the additional instruments available for investments that were not available when the 1975 Resolution was passed.
Commr. Smoak stated some of the newer instruments as being the repurchase agreements for day funds through a bank, and the investment in the State Board of Administration offered by the State at a very low cost to local government.
Commr . Smoak then turned the floor over to Robert Wilson, Finance Director, to explain his recommendations concerning the short and long range plans concerning changes necessary in the Lake County Policy for investments in order to maximize returns.
Robert Wilson, Finance Director, addressed the Board recommending for a "short run" plan the following:
1. Convert one of the demand accounts in the Courthouse area to a "pooled account", being a consolidation with each accounting fund having an equity rather than commingling.
2. Maintain the "Treasurer's Clearing" with the Barnett Bank and the "Payroll Clearing" with the Umatilla State Bank stating the importance of having these accounts within walking or short driving distances to insure speedy deposit and credit of receipts.
3. Continuing practice of Time Deposit Investment on a bi- weekly basis varying the maturities and investment amounts (30-60-90 day, $250,000 maximum per instrument).
3. Recommendation that the Board adopt a Resolution for participation in the Local Government Investment Trust Fund, administered by the State Board of Administration (SBA).
The recommendations in the "long run" were as follows:
1. Continue cash flow analysis and determine the best banking options to increase earnings yield and cash availability.
2. Compile a comprehensive bid package for presentation to the banking community. One bank with a minimum number of Board accounts could offer many services with only minimum daily balances as compensation.
Prior to consideration of the recommendations of the Finance Department, Commrs. Windram, Deems and Carson, declared a possible conflict due to their affiliations with local lending institutions and requested that the proper form be completed stating same.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board directed the County Attorney to draw a resolution to authorize and require the Finance Department to solicit and secure the highest yield on County funds in any of the following, including but not restricted to Repurchase Agreements, State Board of Administration Local Government Investment Trust Fund, Pooled Accounts and Bidding of Banking Services.
RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES
Commr .Smoak presented to the Board copies of a Resolution prepared for the Commissions' consideration declaring a need for a Housing Finance Authority created pursuant to the Florida Housing Finance Authority Law to function to alleviate a shortage of housing and capital for investment within Lake County, Florida.
Commrs. Windram, Deems and Carson requested that the proper conflict form be completed due to their affiliations with local lending institutions. Commr. Burhans declared a possible conflict due to his affiliations in the real estate market and requested that the proper conflict form be completed on this item also.
At this time, Lee Humphrey, President of the Lake County Home Builders Association addressed the Board to present them a Resolution adopted by the Home Builders Association of Lake County on the 10th day of September, 1981, petitioning the Commissioners to apply for a Bond Issue so that money may be made available for construction at a reduced interest rates thereby making homes possible for families in our growing community.
Mr. Alan Mielke addressed the Commission representing the Lake County Board of Realtors and presented a letter in support of the Board's consideration of the Florida Housing Finance Authority.
The Board acknowledged receipt of a letter from Keith Shamrock Realty in support of the Florida Housing Finance Authority.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimous the Board passed the Resolution establishing a need for the creation of a Lake County Housing Finance Authority under Chapter 159.601, Florida Statutes.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman to speak on behalf of the Board in communicating to the State of Florida that Lake County intends to pursue establishing the necessary Ordinance to set up the Housing Authority and that the Commission respectfully requests that Lake County be included in the allocation procedure in the bond issue.
The County Attorney was directed to draft an Ordinance for the Board's review on the Housing Finance Authority.
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT/JAILS
Commr. Burhans inquired whether the County Attorney's Office had received any information concerning the population at the Lake County Jail.
Mr. Ford stated that the information he had requested from the State had not yet been received but that he expected it within the next few days. Mr. Ford stated he would then look at the new population figures and try to determine how the State arrived at it to determine whether or not the figure is correct and would be bringing this back before the Board at a later date.
Commr. Smoak requested that Mr. Ford determine whether or not the Administrative Procedures Act was followed in cutting Lake County's Jail capacity.
PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA
PUBLIC WORKS/PLANNING DEPARTMENT/PUBLIC HEALTH
Mike Willett, Division of Development and Public Works Department, submitted a memorandum to the Board stating the recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners appoint themselves as Coordinators of the Community Transportation Provider under Chapter 427, with the role of the Commission being to review the existing systems and the amount of money received by these systems, to review the system regarding duplication of services and available vehicles for transportation and to allow by subcontracting the existing agencies and allowing them to continue present services. Mr. Willett recommended that this program be administered through the Lake County Planning Department and the Health Service Advisory Committee.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Lake County Planning Department and the Health Service Advisory Committee work in the planning and coordination of transportation requirements to study the duplication and improvement of delivery of social services in Lake County.
PUBLIC WORKS/COUNTY PROPERTY
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board declared a brake system and headlight testing system surplus equipment and agreed to accept the offer of $1,200.00 from Hi Acres to buy said equipment.
PUBLIC WORKS
Mike Willett, Development and Public Works Department, advised the Board of a request from the Little League to cut down a small hill located at the new Little League Field in Eustis.
Commr. Burhans questioned whether the dirt would be moved as well as the hill cut down as it was his understanding that the request was only to cut down the hill. This item was postponed until Mr. Willett could contact the official from the Little League.
PUBLIC WORKS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved partial payment on Project 1115-81, East Crooked Lake Drive to Leecon, Inc., in the amount of $39,789.00.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved final payment on Project 118-81, Sunnyside Cut-off #l-4119, to Square G. Construction Co., in the amount of $58,550.05.
PUBLIC WORKS/FUNDS-TRANSFER
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the execution of DOT voucher for transfer of funds for Project 1122-81, C-468 Middle School West Flashing Light, in the amount of $4,400.00.
PUBLIC WORKS/RAILROADS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved execution of the following Railroad Maintenance Transfer Agreements from DOT:
1. C-455, Crossing 11621936-N.
2. C-437, Crossing #621788W.
3. C-433, Crossing #621776-C.
PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for one-time maintenance on Azalea Place, Palm Drive and Lake Junietta Drive, for Gus Goings, at a cost of $50.00.
PUBLIC WORKS/RESOLUTIONS/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved, by Resolution, the reduction of the speed limit on Corley Island Road (Number 2- 412) from 55 MPH to 40 MPH.
PUBLIC WORKS/RESOLUTIONS/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request from the residents on Second Street in Dona Vista to reduce the speed limit from 25 MPH to 15 MPH.
ROADS - COUNTY & STATE
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the release of road reservations from DOT as contained in the following deed numbers:
111352, all but 24-l/2 feet from centerline of Golflinks Avenue.
111358, all but 33 feet from centerline of Exeter Street and all but 33 feet from centerline of Gottsch Avenue.
112709, all but 25 feet from centerline of Virginia Avenue.
#2333, all but 33 feet from centerline of Grove Street and all but 33 feet from centerline of Quayle Avenue.
All of the above are in the City of Eustis.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved release of the following Road Reservation from DOT contained in the following deed number:
#1770, all but 25 feet from centerline of Sunset Avenue (East of Tavares).
PUBLIC WORKS/MAPS & PLATS/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized signatures of a Maintenance Map of Ridgewood Avenue DR 3-1865.
PUBLIC HEARING/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE/PUBLIC WORKS
After discussion by the Board, a Public Hearing was scheduled for November 4, 1981, at 1:00 P.M., to review the new County Road Policy and clay road priority list.
PLANNING & ZONING/COUNTY POLICY
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to increase the per diem from $15.00 to $30.00 per meeting for the Planning and Zoning Commission, with the same rate approved for the Board of Examiners, the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Pollution Control Board.
PUBLIC HEALTH/BUDGETS
At this time the discussion with Mrs. Andrejek which was postponed earlier in the day was explained to Mrs. Patrowicz of the Lake County Family Health Council.
Mrs. Patrowicz explained her responsibility regarding her contract with the State in regard to implementation of the State Fee Schedule. Mrs. Patrowicz also explained to the Board the instructions the participants in this organization receive on alternate methods of birth control.
Commr. Smoak made the motion that the funds tentatively allocated be tied to the implementation October 1, 1981, of a valid fee schedule, payment by participants to the maximum of their capacity to pay and that alternative methods are adequately discussed for birth control procedures and that appropriate literature is distributed for those type procedures.
Commr. Smoak amended the preceding motion that the funds tentatively allocated be placed in Contingency based upon the implementation of the fee schedule.
Commr . Smoak withdrew his motion.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board agreed to advise the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services that this is the last year Lake County would provide funding for the Family Health Planning Council unless a fee schedule is implemented and that efforts be pursued to expand the alternatives to the sterilization procedure.
JUVENILES/JAILS
Commr . Smoak addressed the Board concerning their support of a Juvenile Detention Center being implemented again in Lake County. It was the Boards' opinion that they would support the implementation of such a center if funds were available from the State of Florida for construction and operating costs.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 12:05 P.M. the Chairman announced the Board would adjourn for lunch with each Commissioner lunching individually today. The Board reconvened at 2:00 P.M. for the completion of the Public Works Agenda.
PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA
ROAD CLOSING - East half of Druid Place
Mr. Robert Vason, Jr., attorney for the petitioner, was present to discuss the road closing with the Board.
It was noted the proper proof of publication was on hand and had appeared in the July 30 and August 6, 1981, editions of the Sentinel Star, Little Sentinel edition.
Commr. Smoak made a motion that the Board approved the vacation of part of Druid Place, as per Petition No. 272, due to the fact that the City of Tavares has retained access to the lake by denying the petition brought before them and that the County has no immediate or foreseeable plans to improve it as a road.
Commr. Smoak withdrew his motion.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board denied the vacation of part of Druid Place, as per Petition No. 272, by Robert Vason, Jr., for Walker and Del Wood Properties, described as follows:
East half o f Druid Place, West of Lot 1, Block 5 of Oak Haven Subdivision, Plat Book 8, Page 38 from Southerly right-of- way of Anderson Drive to Shores of Lake Tavares
.
Commr . Smoak voted "No.".
ROAD CLOSING - Unnamed Avenue in Mt. Plymouth Subdivision
Mr. B. T. Jones, Petitioner, was present to discuss the road closing with
It was noted the proper proof of publication was on hand and had appeared in the August 26 and September 2, 1981, editions of the Sentinel Star, Little Sentinel edition.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the vacation of an unnamed road in Mt. Plymouth Subdivision, for Jones and Jones, as per Petition No. 274 as follows:
Unnamed avenue in Mt. Plymouth Subdivision, Section A, lying
South of Block 72 and Northeast of Block 73 surrounding a portion of the park.
ROAD CLOSINGS - PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE
No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr . Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise the vacation of a portion of Julia Street and Carter Street and Lots 5 & 6, Block 57, and Lot 4, Block 56, Plat of Astor, Plat Book 2, Page 12 for Otis M. Lee, as per Petition No. 276.
ROAD CLOSINGS - PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE
No one persent wished to discuss this request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise vacation of a portion of Gertrude Court between Highway 441 and Old Eustis-Mt. Dora Road, Plat Book 10, Page 8, for Waite, Coffey and Burie, by Eloise Sopocy, as per Petition No. 277.
PUBLIC WORKS/DEEDS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request from E. E. Leitner of Shorline Dredging Company to have the County accept deed to a piece of property he owns on Dead River.
POLLUTION CONTROL
Mr. Ted Wicks, Pollution Control Director, was present to discuss a request from Mr. Thomas Searles, Lake Louisa, for a variance from the fifty foot setback requirements for septic tanks on lakes. Mr. Wicks explained to the Board that Mr. Searles had worked with his Department and that new plans worked out by the Pollution Control Department and Mr. Searles now had the approval of the Pollution Control Department and that they recommended the Board approved Mr. Searles request.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for variance from the fifty foot setback requirement for septic tanks on lakes for Mr. Thomas Searles, Lake Louisa.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for waiver of improvement requirements and plan requirements of the Subdivision Regulations - Section 62, from W. Jarrell Wilkins, Jr. - Lake Seneca Area - District #4 - Case #81,34.
BONDS - MOBILE HOME
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Board approved the request of Tom McWhorter - Mt. Dora Area -District 114, 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 of William F. Wolcott - Sun Lake Area - District #5 - to live in a mobile home on the same piece of property on which his conventional dwelling is being built subject to the proper bond being posted and with the understanding the mobile home will be removed immediately upon the completion of the conventional dwelling or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners.
BONDS - MOBILE HOME - CANCELLATIONS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the cancellation of a Mobile Home Bond for Robert 0. Brady.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the cancellation of a Mobile Home Bond for Mary T . Hahn.
PUBLIC WORKS
Mike Willett, Development and Public Works Department, brought before the.Board the request of Mr. Rouse, Eustis Little League, to cut down a hill, which was postponed earlier in the day. Mr. Willett informed the Board that after speaking with Mr. Rouse it was determined that the need existed for the Public Works Department to remove the dirt after cutting down the hill.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the use of a Public Works truck for one day and the use of a Public Works front end loader for one day to make the requested improvements to the School Board property Little League Field in Eustis.
PUBLIC WORKS/ROADS - COUNTY & STATE/CONTRACTS
At this time the Chairman introduced Jerry Clutts, 1260 Lake Dora Drive, Tavares, Florida. Mr. Clutts appeared before the Commission to object to the resurfacing and widening of Lake Shore Drive, County Road 452, running between Tavares and Mount Dora. Mr. Clutts expressed his concern that by widening the road that the speed limit on this road would not be adhered to. Mr. Clutts inquired the reason the residents of this road had not been contacted by Lake County Officials prior to the construction.
Mr. Clutts also expressed his concern for the residents along this road whose driveways will be shortened considerably by the widening of this road. He stated that there are a number of residents who will not be able to park their cars in their driveway without their rear bumper extending into the roadway. Mr. Clutts added that in addition to the above, he felt widening the road would compound serious surface drainage problems that exist in this area.
Mr. Clutts stated that he had contacted approximately sixty residents and that the majority of the residents were opposed to widening County Road 452. Mr. Clutts questioned the need to widen a residential street of this nature when the majority of the residents were opposed to the widening.
Mr. Willett, Development and Public Works Director, explained that this road is classified as a secondary arterial road by the State, which recommends a width of twenty-four feet.
Mr. Clutts asked the Commission to inform the residents present of the status of the widening and resurfacing project on this road. Commr. Burhans informed those present that the contract had been awarded and construction had been scheduled to begin.
Mr. Willett, Development and Public Works Director, stated that the project had been put on a "hold" status until these problems could be worked out.
Mr. Willett informed the residents that the utility companies had been advised of the new status of this project.
Mr. William Downey, 833 Lake Shore Drive, Mt. Dora, addressed the Commission to oppose the widening of this road, and it was his feeling that the traffic presently on this road traveled at too high a rate of speed and that widening the road would increase this problem.
Mr. Earl Baker, 1590 Lake Shore Drive, Mt. Dora, addressed the Commission and stated he felt the road needed resurfacing and that he had no objection to widening the road on the lake side.
General Richard A. Risden, 2000 Lake Shore Drive, addressed the Commission and stated he opposes the widening because of the increased speed he feels it will cause. Mr. Risden stated he was also spokesman for Col. Colter, another resident of Lake Shore Drive.
Sue Campbell, 1240 Lake Dora Drive, addressed the Commission in opposition to the widening due to increased flooding. Mrs. Campbell stated she has had numerous flooding problems in her yard from runoff of the road. Mrs. Campbell also stated that Mrs. Elizabeth Starbird, 1340 Lake Dora Drive, has had similar problems with flooding.
Mike Willett was directed to meet with Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Starbird to work out the flooding problems at the earliest possible date.
Mr. Edward Shownritter, 812 Lake Shore Drive, addressed the Board to oppose the widening project due to the speeding hazard.
Commr. Smoak suggested to the Board and the residents present that a representative committee be established as contact persons on the status of this project and suggested Mr. Jerry Clutts and Mr. William Downey be appointed by the residents as representatives.
Mr. Grover Perry, 1580 Lake Shore Drive, suggested that a representative from the area outside the City Limits of Tavares and Mt. Dora be appointed to represent those residents not living in the City Limits.
The residents designated as representatives and their addresses are as follows:
Mr. Earl Baker, 1590 Lake Shore Drive, Mt. Dora, Florida
Mr. William Downey, 833 Lake Shore Drive, Mt. Dora, Florida
Mr. Jerry Clutts, 1260 Lake Dora Drive, Tavares, Florida
Commr. Burhans then asked that all residents present pass around a sheet and submit their names and addresses for the record.
Mr. W. K. Quinley, 1860 Lake Shore Drive, addressed the Board and inquired if a traffic survey had been conducted. Mr. Quinley was advised by Mr. Willett that a traffic survey had been conducted but that he did not have the results of the study with him at the present time. Mr. Quinley was invited to view the results of the traffic study at the Public Works Department.
The Chairman announced that the project is on a "hold" status at the present time and that representatives from the Public Works Department would be in touch with the representatives previously appointed concerning the status of this project. Commr. Burhans thanked all of the residents for their participation in the meeting.
There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 3:40 p.m.
Glenn C. Burhans, Chairman
James C. Watkins, Clerk
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