A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

NOVEMBER 10, 1981

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, November 10, 1981, at 9:00 A.M., in the Board of County Commissioners' Meeting Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida. Commissioners present were: Glenn C. Burhans, Chairman; Thomas J. Windram; Claude Smoak; James R. Carson, Jr.; and C. A. "Lex" Deems. Others present were: James C. Watkins, Clerk: Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; and Mary Grover, Secretary.

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. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of November 3, 1981, as submitted.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Special Minutes of November 4, 1981, as submitted.

INSURANCE/SHERIFF

Mr. Watkins, Clerk, stated Commr. Burhans had received a letter from the Sheriff's Department requesting information regarding the County's policy on group and health insurance for County Employees. Mr. Watkins then read the reply to the Sheriff from Commr. Burhans.

FIRE DISTRICTS/APPOINTMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board appointed Mr. Charles S. Grosche to serve as Fire Commissioner on the Bassville Fire District, at such time a vacancy on the Fire District occurs.

ELECTIONS/INVENTORY - SURPLUS

Mr. Watkins, Clerk, read a letter from Mrs. Emogene Stegall,

Supervisor of Elections, requesting the Board declare a list of

items pertaining to addressograph machinery surplus. He

further stated Volusia County was interested in purchasing the

equipment for $500.00.

Commr . Windram suggested the Clerk check with Mr. Kelly, Ag. Center, to see if he might have a need for the equipment.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board declared the following equipment as surplus and instructed the Clerk's Office to pursue disposition of the equipment:

PROPERTY NUMBER EQUIPMENT

4871 Addressograph Class 6400

4442 Addressograph Class 5000

3030 Addressograph Class 5000

195 Addressograph Card File

4870 Graphotype

198 Addressograph Storage Cabinet

2025 Addressograph-Multigraph Cabinet

205 Addressograph Card File

4192 Addressograph File Cabinet

4443 Addressograph Friction Feeder

BONDS - CONTRACTOR

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Contractor Bonds:

6-82 W. H. Watson d/b/a F & W Plumbing (Plumbing)

93-82 Robert E. Thornburg (Building)

1763-82 Elex Roger Scroggins for Amber Electric, Inc. (Electrical)

1808-82 Robert Bruce Bartlett d/b/a Bartlett Bros. Roofing & Aluminum

1920-82 Lester Bott d/b/a Les Bott Builder (General)

3008-82 Tropical Spas, Inc. (Solar Energy)

LICENSES & PERMITS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and

carried, the Board approved an addition to a gun permit for Mr. Tex A. Merritt and approved the following gun permits and bonds:

Willie F. Kelly - Renewal W. H. Watson - Renewal

John L. Leininger - Renewal Thomas D. Wilkerson - New

Claude R. Lovell, Jr. - New William A. Wiseman - Renewal

Ann A. VanLandingham - New

Commr . Deems was not present for the vote.

CHECKS RECEIVED/INSURANCE

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board accepted a check from United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, in the amount of $264.05- loss payment due to damage to radio equipment in the Sheriff's Department; and accepted a check from United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, in the amount of $1,671.88--loss payment due to fire in the dryer at Lake Memorial Nursing Home.

RESOLUTIONS/HOSPITALS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the County Attorney's Office to draw a Resolution Regarding Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Services, Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Waterman Memorial Hospital.

RESOLUTIONS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, signature authorization was given for the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the Resolution declaring the week of November 20-26, 1981, as Farm-City Week.

CETA/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Mr. James Flowers, CETA Director, and Jim Heaton, Robbie Hollenbeck, and Jimmy Jones, to attend training sessions for Prime Sponsor during the months of November and December, 1981. All expenses incurred will be paid with CETA Funds.

ORDINANCE

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the County Attorney to draft an Ordinance pertaining to Topless Entertainment, similar to the Ordinance adopted by Lee County.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/VETERANS SERVICE

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Art Raqland, Veterans Service Officer, to attend meetings in Gainesville and Tallahassee, November 12-13, 1981, at an estimated cost of $43.20.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT/MEETINGS

Commr . Smoak informed the Board he had attended a meeting in Lakeland on the Governor's Committee on the Green Swamp Resource Planning and Management. He further stated the Committee was being chaired by Mr. Bill Howard, an attorney from Winter Haven. He further stated he had been appointed to the Technical Advisory Committee and he wished to keep the Board informed on the activities and actions that are happening concerning the resource committee and concerning the green swamp.

PLANNING/MUNICIPALITIES

Mr. Fred Morrison, attorney for Mr. Larry Gregory, addressed the Board regarding a request from the City of Umatilla for the Boards' approval on rezoning property owned by Mr. Gregory from Agriculture to the City of Umatilla's zoning classification of R- 5 - residential.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the City of Umatilla to rezone property owned by Mr. Larry Gregory from Agriculture to the City of Umatilla's zoning classification of R- 15 - residential. The property was annexed on October 6, 1981.

MUNICIPALITIES/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS

Mr. Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, informed the Board there had been a request from the City of Tavares requesting the County participate with the cost of installing a traffic light at the intersection of State Road 500 and County Road 452 (St. Clair Abrams Avenue). He stated the State will not participate in the financing. He further stated the County's participation would be 50 percent (50%) of the cost (approximately $14,205.00).

Ms. Brenda C. vonHartmann, City Administrator for the City of Tavares, addressed the Board stating the City would maintain the lights.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to participate up to 50 percent (50%) of the cost for the installation of a traffic light at the intersection of State Road 500 and County Road 452 (St. Clair Abrams Avenue), with the City of Tavares maintaining the lights, and instructed the Public Works Department to work with the City of Tavares in pursuing the recovery of a portion of the cost from the developers.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request from Mr. L. Jack El1 - Lake Mack Area - District #5 - Case #81-40 for a waiver of improvement requirements and plan requirements of the Subdivision Regulations - Section 62.

BONDS - MOBILE HOME

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Clair K. Klinger - Groveland Area - District #2, 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 t he understanding the mobile home will be removed immediately upon the completion of the dwelling or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners.

MUNICIPALITIES/PLANNING

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the City of Leesburq to rezone property owned by Harold and Barbara Ann Dotson from R-l-7 to the City of Leesburq's zoning classification of R-2 - single family, townhouses and duplexes. The property was annexed on August 24, 1981.

OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES/COMMUNICATIONS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Boy Scout Troop 363, Orlando, to have a weiner roast after dark at Lake Jem Park.

MUNICIPALITIES/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the City of Leesburq for 600 to 800 yards of fill dirt for the City owned Rogers Park, with the County hauling the dirt.

MUNICIPALITIES/PUBLIC WORKS

Mr. Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, informed the Board he had received a request from the City of Minneola for a double-surface treatment on South Seminole Street, now a clay street, at an estimated cost of $2,700.00.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the City of Minneola for a double-surface treatment on South Seminole Street with the following provisions:

1 . The City of Minneola compensate the County for all direct costs, including labor and materials; and

2 . The City of Minneola approve a current estimate provided by the Public Works Department before work begins.

ORDINANCE

At 10:00 A.M. the Chairman announced the advertised public hearing for the RV Ordinance had arrived. Mr. Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, stated the Committee reviewing the Ordinance would like to have another meeting prior to the public hearing.

Mrs. Kathy Wallace, Holiday Park, addressed the Board requesting the Ordinance be adopted as soon as possible.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board postponed consideration of the RV Ordinance until December 8, 1981, at 10:00 A.M.

ZONING

Mr. Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, addressed the Board regarding a Code Violation complaint received by Mr. Bill Baldwin concerning an auto body and repair shop (formerly Boseley's Electronics) owned by Mr. Driggers.

Commr. Smoak moved to declare Mr. Driggers in violation of Ordinance 1971-6 and grant him ten (10) days to clear the violation. The motion died for a lack of a second.

Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated the Board had two procedures which they could follow:

1 . The Board could request Mr. Driggers appear before the Board next Tuesday. Notices would have to be sent to the proper persons.

2 . The Board could authorize the County Attorney to serve Mr. Driggers with a mandatory injunction.

Commr . Smoak withdrew his motion.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the property owner,.tenant, and complainers be notified to appear before the Board on November 17, 1981 at 10:30 A.M. to discuss the alleged violation.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of a cash register for the Civil Department of the Clerk's Office from County Contingency Funds.

CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS

Mr. Watkins, Clerk, addressed the Board regarding discussion held with Mr. Jack Kirkpatrick and Quality Oil Company concerning the County leasing their warehouse. He stated the County currently leases space in the warehouse and Mr. Kirkpatrick would now like to lease the County the whole building. He further stated the Building Committee had met and agreed to offer Mr. Kirkpatrick $500/month with a one (1) year lease. Mr. Kirkpatricked countered with a new offer of $625/month for 4,700 square feet for one (1) year with an option to renew.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to negotiate the lease with Mr. Jack Kirkpatrick and Quality Oil Company for the warehouse at a cost of $625/month on an annual basis with the option to renew.

TAX COLLECTOR

Discussion occurred regarding the progress on the tax notices. Mr. Bob Wilson, Finance Director, also addressed the Board regarding the tax notices.

PUBLIC WORKS/ROADS - COUNTY, STATE/COUNTY POLICY

Mr. Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, was

present to discuss the proposed road policies.

Commr . Carson stated he felt the new policy had several keystones which was holding it up. He stated the law under which the lien assessments are worked should be changed from 75% to 55% of the property owners petitioning for consideration of a lien assessment project. He also stated there needs to be a way to use County funds to be the seed money for some of the 533.11-10-81 lien assessments. He stated the third keystone would be the rewriting of the various regulations which would come under Chapter 163.

Chris Ford, County Attorney, stated before Chapter 163 could be adopted, the entire Zoning Ordinance would have to be revised and adopted. Adoption of both the Zoning Ordinance and Chapter 163 could be done the same day.

TAX COLLECTOR

Chris Ford, County Attorney, stated he had spoken with Mr. T. Keith Hall, Tax Collector, and stated Mr. Hall felt the tax notices would go out either December 1, 1981 or December 15, 1981.

PUBLIC WORKS/COUNTY POLICY/ROADS - COUNTY, STATE

Discussion continued regarding the proposed road policies. Commr . Windram questioned the section under Right-of-Way Acquisition, Section #2, item (e) which states "Construction of one driveway entrance and culvert, if needed, where the owner's parcel did not have an access driveway prior to the project". Mr. Willett stated this has been done in the past.

Commr. Smoak suggested the Board might pursue the one cent (lc) Local Option Gas Tax to fund the policy pluss address the problems as stated by Commr. Carson.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board instructed the Planning Department and the County Attorney's Office to revise the Lake County Zoning Ordinance to conform under Chapter 163.

Commr . Carson suggested setting aside funds from Revenue Sharing to lend to property owners for use in the lien assessements. Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated use of Revenue Sharing funds for the project could possibly be done.

The Board was in agreement with Recommendation #l, Section #3, which states "In subdivisions not completely developed, owners of undeveloped lots would be required to apply for a variance in order to receive a building permit".

Discussion occurred regarding Recommendation #3, Section #2 which states "Subdivisions that have open streets, the applicant may obtain a building permit if he agrees to a lien assessment to either bring this road up to clay or paved standards".

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved Recommendation #3, Section #2, and authorized the Staff and County Attorney to draw up the necessary legal documents and present those documents to the Board for recommendations and final adoption.

The Board discussed Recommendation #3, Section #3 which states "Under no circumstances would a lot of record of less than 12,500 square feet be honored, unless there is central water and sewer, unless a variance by the Board of Zoning Appeals was granted, based on information that the lot could not be expanded because of multiple ownership and development patterns in the area".

Commr . Smoak questioned if Section #3 left a recourse in that anyone who disagrees or considers that they have a unique hardship situation could go before the Board of Zoning Appeals and be granted relief or be denied.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved Recommendation #3, Section #3.

Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, discussed the existing roads, utilizing lien assessments for clay collectors, paved unmaintained roads and unpaved minor roads.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board Approved to use $500,000.00 from Revenue Sharing for unmaintained roads according to the following guidelines, subject to the County Attorney being completely clear on the use of the Revenue Sharing Funds for these kind of projects.

a. Unpaved Collectors

b. Paved Unmaintained Roads

C . Unpaved Minor Streets

Discussion continued regarding the one cent (lc) Local Option Gas Tax. Commr . Smoak suggested the Board give the citizens of Lake County the opportunity of expressing their opinion of the additional one cent (lc) gas tax for road maintenance and road construction. He stated he supported the gas tax because it would.be exported to people who use the roads but are not residents of Lake County. He further stated an additional one cent (1c) would be a continued source of funding for the lien assessment program.

Mike Willett stated the funding was not only for the funding of lien assessment projects but the $500,000.00 would be used for installing traffic lights, helping with the 5th & 6th cent funds, etc.

Commr . Smoak stated the one cent (lc) local option gas tax, if approved, needed to be shared with the municipalities.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board expressed their approval for the people of Lake County having the opportunity of expressing their opinion of the gas tax, and favored discussion the local option gas tax with the League of Cities before placing it on the ballot.

RECESS & REASSEMBLY

At 12:OO Noon 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.

PUBLIC HEARING #121-81-4 C-l and A to C-l Joseph Fontana

Mr. Lou Tally, attorney for Mr. Fontana, was present to discuss this case with the Board. Mr. Mike Blocker, Eustis, was also present to discuss this case.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved rezoning from C-l (Rural or Tourist Commercial) and A (Agricultural) to C-l (Rural or Tourist Commercial).

PUBLIC HEARING CUP #768A-5 Amend CUP Astor Baptist Church

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 Commissioners and approved to amend CUP #768-5 to delete property.

PUBLIC HEARING #127-81-5 R-l-7 to CP Mary Sue Gladish

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

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved rezoning from R-l- 7.(Urban Residential) to CP (Planned Commercial).

PUBLIC HEARING #123-81-2 A to C-l James F. Rumford

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 Commission and approved rezoning from A (Agricultural) to C-l (Rural or Tourist Commercial).

PUBLIC HEARING CUP #795-5 Class. of Uses & CUP in A

Richard & Sharon Baiardi

Mr. Steve Richey, Attorney from Leesburg, addressed the Board in opposition to the Classification of Uses but was not objecting to the CUP. Mr. Richey suggested the Board set some criteria regarding livestock auctions.

Mr. Richard Baiardi, petitioner, was present to discuss this case with the Board. Mr. Baiardi stated he had purchased the property two (2) months ago and he had operated an auction on that piece of property for three years prior to purchasing the property.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved the Classification of Uses under paragraph 60.17 to consider a livestock auction under a CUP in A (Agricultural).

Mr. Mike Willett, Develpment & Public Works Director, discussed the changes to the CUP.

Commr . Smoak made the motion, which was seconded by Commr. Windram to approved a CUP in A (Agricultural) for a livestock auction. Commrs . Burhans, Carson, and Deems voted "No"; therefore the motion failed.

PUBLIC HEARING #126-81-4 A to R-l-5 Bertha Mae Perry

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 Commission and approved rezoning from A (Agricultural) to R-l-5 (Mobile or Mixed Residential).

PUBLIC HEARING #125-81-4 A to RR Rodney Ihrig

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

PUBLIC HEARING CUP #796-l Class. of Uses & CUP in A

James T. Martin

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 Commission and denied the Classification of Uses under paragraph 60.17 to consider a meat butchering and cutting facility under a CUP in A (Agricultural); CUP in A (Agricultural) for a meat butchering and cutting facility.

PUBLIC HEARING #128-81-2 C-l and R-l-7 to C-2

L. G. & Pauline Bishop

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 Planning Commission's recommendation and approved rezoning from C-l (Rural or Tourist Commercial) and R-l-7 (Urban Residential) to C-2 (Community Commercial).

PUBLIC HEARING #129-81-2 A to R-l-5 Lynda J. Russell

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 December 8, 1981, at 2:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible.

PUBLIC HEARING CUP #797-2 CUP in A Margie S. Reed

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 Commission and denied the rezoning without prejudice.

PUBLIC HEARING #130-81-5 A to RP Joseph Gardner

Mr. Lloyd Sales was present to object to the rezoning.

Mr. Joseph Gardner, petitioner, was present to discuss this case with the Board. He stated he was interested in building a 32 unit center for the elderly.

Mr. Sales further questioned the sewer system at the proposed site. Mr. Gardner stated he would have to be annexed into the City of Umatilla in order to get sewer and water before the project could begin.

Mr. Carl Ludecke, Umatilla, was present in favor of the retirement project.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RP (Multiple-Family Residential-Professional).

Commr . Burhans voted "No".

PUBLIC HEARING CUP #794-3 CUP in A Lynn M. Folsom

Mr. Dan Robuck, attorney representing Mr. Folsom, was present to object to the Planning Commission's recommendation of denial.

Commr . Smoak made the motion to approve the rezoning. The motion died for a lack of a second.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and denied the rezoning.

Commr . Smoak was not present for the vote.

PUBLIC HEARING #131-81-5 A to AR Richard & Carol Cavil1

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

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved rezoning from A (Agricultural) to AR (Agricultural Residential).

Commr . Burhans voted "No".

PUBLIC HEARING #133-81-2 C-l and RMRP to C-2 and RM

H. D. Robuck, Jr.

Mr. Dan Robuck, petitioner, was present to discuss this case with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved rezoning from C-l (Rural or Tourist Commercial) and RMRP (Mobile Home Rental Park Residential) to RM (Mobile Home Residential).

PUBLIC HEARING #132-81-4 A to RR Ted Arthur & Dora C. Syrdal

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

PUBLIC HEARING CUP #798-l Class. of Uses & CUP in A

Marvin Wages

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

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and denied the Classification of Uses under paragraph to consider a livestock auction, general merchandise auction, and livestock supply sales under a CUP in A (Agricultural); CUP for a livestock auction, general merchandise auction and livestock supply sales in A (Agricultural).

RECESS & REASSEMBLY

At 4:00 P.M. the Chairman announced the Board would recess for five (5) minutes. The Board reconvened at 4:05 P.M.

FAIRGROUNDS/COMMUNICATIONS

Commr . Smoak informed the Board he had a letter from Stan Bainter, Farm Bureau, regarding the fees at the Fairgrounds.

Commr . Burhans suggested the Board charge Mr. Bainter $75.00 for the LaRoe Pavillion and waive the parking lot fees.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to charge Mr. Stan Bainter $75.00 for use of the LaRoe Pavillion and waive the parking lot fees.

COMMISSIONERS

At 4:08 Commr. Smoak excused himself from the remainder of the meeting.

COMMUNICATIONS

Commr . Burhans informed the Board he had a request from Mr. William Kirkpatrick, Lake County Farm Bureau, to present Sister Mary Thomas, speaker for Farm-City Week, a key to Lake county.

The Board directed Mr. Watkins, Clerk, to purchase a key to present to Sister Thomas, at the Farm-City Week Luncheon, at the Expo Center in Eustis, Friday, November 20, 1981. The key to be purchased at the expense of the Commissioners.

BUILDING DEPARTMENT/LICENSES & PERMITS

Commr . Burhans informed the Board he had received a complaint from Mr. Clifford St. Louis stating he had not been notified of the new building permit fees. Mr. St. Louis felt the fees should be retroactive if a contract was pulled before the new building fees came into effect. It was the feeling of the Board not to make the building permit fees retroactive.

BUILDING DEPARTMENT/LICENSES & PERMITS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved, on a trial basis, to let contractors apply for building permits through the mail.

COMMUNICATIONS

Commr . Burhans stated the Board had received an invitation from DeAnza Mid-Florida Lakes to attend a meeting scheduled at the end of November for the Tri-County Chapter of the Florida Mamnufactured Housing Association. Commr . Burhans appointed Commr. Smoak to contact Mr. Gitt, General Manager, and attend the meeting.

MUNICIPALITIES

The Board referred the letter from the City of Tavares regarding consent to increase zoning density - Pirates Landing, Inc. to Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director.

COMMISSIONERS

Commr . Carson informed the Board he was appointed to the Directorship At Large in the State Association of County Commissioners by the new President, Mr. Bubba Smith, Polk County.

ELECTIONS

Commr . Deems informed the Board he would have some recommendations for redistricting at the meeting on November 17, 1981.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Commr . Burhans stated he had received a letter from the Lake County Health Department which stated Dr. Atkinson and Myra Smith, Welfare Director, declined to pay a bill to Volusia County for a patient that was sent over and treated in Volusia County

COMMUNICATIONS

Commr . Burhans informed the Board he had received a letter from the National Association of Counties requesting the County participate in the Good Neighbor Awards Program. Commr . Burhans instructed the Clerk to copy the letter for each Commissioner and instructed the Board to come up with a recommendation for the next meeting, November 17, 1981.

RESOLUTIONS

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the Resolution regarding the Revenue Fund on confiscated contraband.

SHERIFF/BUDGETS

Mr. Ford, County Attorney, informed the Board the hearing for the Sheriff's Appeal had been changed until November 18, 1981.

There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 4:30 P.M.

Glenn C. Burhans, Chairman

James C. Watkins, Clerk

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