A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MARCH 2, 1982

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, March 2, 1982, in the County Commissioners' Meeting Room, Tavares, Florida. Commissioners present were: James R. Carson, Jr.; Thomas J. Windram; Claude Smoak; C. A. "Lex" Deems; and Glenn C. Burhans. Also present at the meeting were the following: 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. Deems.

GAME & FRESH WATER FISH COMMISSION/RESOLUTIONS

Mr. Patrick Keel addressed the Board requesting the Board pass a Resolution requesting the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission refuse to adopt the proposal of splitting the Ocala National Forest into separate hunting areas divided by State Road 40 and adopt other game conservation methods which would be more uniform, fair, and equitable to all citizens. Mr. Keel submitted a petition of names in favor of the Board passing a Resolution. He stated he was objecting to the still hunters having more area to hunt than the dog hunters. He further stated he would like to take the Board's opinion to Tallahassee.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board authorized Commr. Windram and Mr . Chris Ford, County Attorney, to draw up a Resolution asking the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission to review the situation at the Ocala National Forest before making any final decisions.

BIDS/PURCHASING

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board awarded County Bid #008-82 to Municipal Sign and Supply for 300, 6-Foot U-Channel Sign Posts at $2.79 each, total $837.00; and to Dave Smith and Company for 500, l2-Foot Tubular Sign Posts at $8.25 each, total $4,125.00 (low bidders).

PURCHASING/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of an Advance Fomatic Bubble Scrubber, portable rug shampooer, from Lawton Brothers, at a total cost of $572.00.

PURCHASING/CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

Ms. Norma Showley, Purchasing Agent, addressed the Board requesting permission to purchase on a 60-month lease purchase an IBM Copier III, Model 10, with 20 Bin Collator, at a monthly figure of $446.01 for the Clerk's Office. Ms. Showley stated she had obtained figures on other copying machines. She further stated a Royfax 130-R (available from Cal Hegstrom & Company) is comparable to the IBM Copier III. The only difference is that the Royfax does not have the automatic two sided copying. She stated the Royfax, on a straight out purchase, is less expensive.

Mr. Cal Hegstrom, Cal Hegstrom & Company, addressed the Board stating his company would be willing to let the Clerk's Office review the machine for two (2) weeks.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board postponed the action of purchasing a copier for the Clerk's Office and approved the use of the Royfax from Cal Hegstrom & Company for a period of two (2) weeks in order for the Clerk's Office to evaluate the copying machine.

BONDS - MOBILE HOME

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved mobile home bonds for the following:

Jerold R. Byrd - Lake Seneca Area - District #4

Sandra Smith - Sorrento Area - District #4

Shirley A. Dempsey - Eustis Area - District #4

Randell L. Harvey - Grand Island Area - District #5

Maxie Williams - Crows Bluff Area - District #5

Donald R. Morgan - Treasure Island Area - District #5

Dale M. Larson - Emeralda Island Area - District #5

to live in mobile homes on the same piece of property on which their conventional dwellings are being built, subject to the proper bonds being posted and with the understanding the mobile homes will be removed immediately upon completion of the dwellings or upon the request.of the Board of County Commissioners.

BONDS - MOBILE HOME - RENEWAL

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the renewal of Mobile Home Bonds for Milton Welder - Tavares Area - District #l.

BONDS - MOBILE HOME - CANCELLATIONS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved cancellation of Mobile Home Bonds for Audie M. Newman and William L. Dugan as the property owners will not be building at this time.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved partial payment to Martin Paving Company on S.R. 42 in the amount of $176,528.31 (Secondary Funding).

ESCROW/PUBLIC WORKS/CHECKS RECEIVED

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board accepted and approved execution of a Maintenance Escrow Agreement and accepted a check in the amount of $lO,OOO.OO for Lake Joanna Estates Subdivision.

SCHOOLS/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request from the Fruitland Park Elementary School Advisory Committee for assistance from the County in paving a 400 foot area where parents drive in to pick up their children.

PUBLIC WORKS/RIGHT-OF-WAYS/ROADS - COUNTY, STATE

Mr. Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, informed the Board he had received a request from Mr. Floyd Lacey for the County to move Orange Drive, #l-3918, into the right-of- way. Mr. Willett stated the cost of moving the road would be approximately $8,500 to $10,000.00.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carrried unanimously, the Board denied the request from Mr. Lacey for the County to move Orange Drive, #l-3918, into the right-of-way.

SIGNS/MUNICIPALITIES/PUBLIC WORKS

Mr. Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, informed the Board he had received a request from the Groveland/ Mascotte Chamber of Commerce for No Dumping and No Littering Signs.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously the Board approved the request for No Dumping and No Littering Signs for the Groveland/Mascotte Chamber of Commerce as follows:

State Highway 19 - Two Miles from the Groveland limits on either side of the highway - No Dumping Signs.

One mile from the Groveland city limits on either side of the highway - No Littering Signs.

State Highway 50 - Two miles east of Groveland city limits on both sides of the highway - No Dumping.

Two miles west of Mascotte city limits on both sides of the highway - No Dumping.

One mile east of Groveland city limits on both sides of the highway - No Littering.

One mile west of Mascotte city limits on both sides of the highway - No Littering.

State Highway 33 - Two miles north of Mascotte city limits on both sides of the highway - No Dumping.

Two miles south of Groveland city limits on both sides of the highway - No Dumping.

One mile north of Mascotte city limits on

both sides of the highway - No Littering.

One mile south of the Groveland city limits on both sides of the highway - No Littering.

The Board also instructed Mr. Willett to request permission from the State to place the signs on the State right-of-way.

PUBLIC WORKS

Mr. Jim Wages and Mr. Ray Eddy, McDonald's Corporation, addressed the Board requesting the County forward a resolution to the Department of Transportation for driveway and traffic signal modifications for the intersection at McDonalds across from the Lake Square Mall. Mr. Wages stated McDonalds would pay for the modifications that needed to be done.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved to send a resolution to the Department of Transportation for driveway and traffic signal modifications, with the McDonalds Corporation paying all of the expenses.

PUBLIC WORKS/RIGHT-OF-WAYS/ROADS, COUNTY, STATE

Mr. Floyd Lacey addressed the Board regarding his request to have the County move Orange Drive, #l-3918, into the right-of- way. Commr. Carson explained to Mr. Lacey the Board's previous action of denial. Commr. Carson further stated Mr. Mike Willett, Development and Public Works Director, would work with Mr. Lacey with his situation (subdivision waivers, building permits, etc.).

PUBLIC WORKS

Mr. Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, informed the Board he had received a letter from Superior Asphalt Company, Inc. concerning C-452, Lakeshore Drive. He stated Mr. Butterfield, Superior Asphalt, was willing to go back and reroll the road in July, regrade and reroll the shoulders and would post a maintenance bond in the amount of 10% of the cost of the paving on this contract for a period of one year.

Mr. Craig Butterfield, Superior Asphalt, addressed the Board stating he felt faulty workmanship caused the problem on Lakeshore Drive.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the offer from Mr. Butterfield, Superior Asphalt, to do the corrective work necessary to bring Lakeshore Drive, C-452, to standards, before September 1, 1982, including but not limited to the work as outlined and the ten percent maintenance bond. The motion included the release of the remaining $23,000.00 in lieu of the maintenance bond.

BIDS/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board awarded Project No. 6-82, 2-1422 Curtis Avenue and Z-1423 Gano Road Design Build Construction and Z-1705 Taylor Street Resurfacing to Superior Asphalt Company, Inc. in the amount of $49,899.78 (low bidder).

PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board postponed discussion regarding the drainage problem on Old Eustis Road, #4-4581 until the property owner could be contacted by mail.

PUBLIC WORKS/LANDFILL

Mr. Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director,

informed the Board he had received a request from Mr. Hancock for 30 to 40 cubic yards of overburden to fill a sink hole on his property. Mr. Willett stated Mr. Hancock gave the Board approximately 400 yards of fill when Highway 33 was being widened.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved to furnish Mr. Hancock 40 to 50 cubic yards of overburden, which is to be loaded at the expense of Mr. Hancock. The Board instructed Mr. Ford, County Attorney, to prepare an agreement.

PUBLIC WORKS

Mr. Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, informed the Board discussion on the Lake County Road Policies would be heard at 3:00 P.M. that afternoon, but there were a few items that have been changed. He stated the street naming policy has been placed into the road policies. He further stated the staff recommendation on roads that are now paved up to County standards is that the roads be brought up to 18 feet instead of 20 feet.

Commr. Burhans questioned the lien assessment procedure.

Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated Mr. Langley is taking care of a Special Act in the Legislature and Mr. Ford felt the County could handle the lien assessment procedure by Ordinance.

Commr. Carson questioned if the Ordinance would cover mandatory assessments. Mr. Ford stated he felt the Board would have the authority to authorize mandatory assessments under the Ordinance.

PUBLIC HEALTH

Dr. June Atkinson, Director of the Lake County Health Department, addressed the Board regarding House Bill 741 and Senate Bill 851. She stated the Bills have passed the HRS Committee. She stated the Bills were basically changing Chapter 154 which spells out the relationship of the Health Department and its cooperative relationship with the Board of County Commissioners and the State of Florida. She stated her main concern was that the bill would make the County health unit a public health unit which is a total state organization; all the employees would become state employees.

Commr. Carson pointed out Orange County, Seminole County, and the State Association of County Commissioners have taken an adverse position to the bills.

Commr. Burhans made a motion to pass a resolution similar to

Orange County and Seminole County opposing the bills.

The motion made by Commr. Burhans died for a lack of a second. Commr. Smoak further stated he would like to discuss the bill with Representative Langley regarding the pros and cons before any action is taken.

The Board postponed action regarding the bill until March 9, 1982, and authorized the Board Office to place Dr. Atkinson on the Agenda for next week.

MINUTES

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carrried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of February 16, 1982, as corrected.

HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY

Commr. Carson stated a special meeting had been held on February 24, 1982, to discuss the Housing Finance Authority with lending institutions.

He stated seven people volunteered to serve on the Ad-Hoc Committee for the Lake County Housing Finance Authority and would recommend those seven to serve on the Committee.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board appointed the following persons to serve on the Ad-Hoc Committee for the Lake County Housing Finance Authority:

Mr. John Clark Sun First National Bank Lake County

Mr. Dave Shepherd First Family Federal S & L Association

Mr. Greg King Duval Federal Savings & Loan Association

Mr. Roger Simms First Federal Savings & Loan Association

Mr. Ross Little Freedom Federal Savings & Loan Association

Mr. Mike Cox Pioneer Federal Savings & Loan Association

Ms. Shirley

Grantham Heritage Federal Savings & Loan Association

The Board directed appointment letters be sent to each person as soon as possible and to inform Mr. Sam Mazotta of the appointments.

ANIMAL SHELTER/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of $60.00 to the Astatula Volunteer Fire Department for fire protection of the Animal Shelter.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/WELFARE DEPARTMENT

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board approved travel for Teresa E. Dunham, Welfare Department, to attend Florida Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials Workshop on Section 8 Housing in St. Petersburg, Florida on March 8-9, 1982, at an estimated cost of $182.50.

Commr . Smoak voted "No".

CETA

Commr. Carson informed the Board he had received a letter from Mr. William Eves, Grant Officer with the U. S. Department of Labor for the CETA program, which stated the Lake County CETA seems to be operating smoothly and appeared to be responding to the needs of the area served. Commr. Smoak commended Commr. Windram on the job he is doing with the CETA program.

COMMITTEES

Commr. Carson informed the Board he had received a letter from Mr. Harry Galbraith expressing appreciation on being appointed to the Lake County Mobile Home Advisory Board.

ELECTIONS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of 20,2.5 Shoup Voting Machines from the Board of County Commissioners of Citrus County at $175.00 each; the funds to come from Mrs. Stegall's budget or if' funds are not available in her budget, it is to be paid from Contingency.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SHERIFF

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Sheriff Griffin for monies in the amount of $300.00 for tuition and $550.00.per diem be made available for Captain Simon to attend a two (2) week in-service training school in St. Petersburg, Florida from March 29, 1982 to April 9, 1982 subject to the funds being available. Funds to be paid pursuant to Lake County Ordinance 1982-l and Florida Statute 934.25 (8)(A).

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SHERIFF

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of $106.00, traveling expenses for Audrey Waterman, Sheriff's Department, at which she attended the "Analytical Investigation Methods" school in Orlando, Florida on December 7, 1981 through December 11, 1981. Funds to be paid from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SHERIFF

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Sheriff Griffin for monies in the amount of $1,395.00 for the purchase of Investigative Photographic Equipment. Funds to be paid from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SHERIFF

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Sheriff Griffin for monies in the amount of $9,803.00 for the purchase of Audio Intelligence Devices. Funds to be paid from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund.

BUDGETS/SHERIFF

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Sheriff Griffin for the balance of $7,875.00 in the Radio Equipment Account.

BUDGETS/SHERIFF

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Sheriff Griffin for the balance of $26,189.84 in the Auto Equipment Account.

VETERANS SERVICE/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the Veterans Service Office to be painted if the necessary funds are available. If the funds are not available, the request should be placed in next year's budget.

APPOINTMENTS/FIRE DISTRICTS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board appointed Mr. Phil Searles as Fire Commissioner to the South Lake Fire District.

APPOINTMENTS/FIRE DISTRICTS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board reappointed Mr. Voyle Seeright and Mrs. Sue Armstrong as Fire Commissioners to the Paisley Fire District.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the resignation of Mr. Beryl Rendell as Fire Commissioner to the Paisley Fire District and directed the Clerk write a letter of appreciation to Mr. Rendell.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board appointed Mrs. Patricia Keene to replace Mr. Rendell as Fire Commissioner on the Paisley Fire District.

NURSING HOME/PURCHASING/PUBLIC WORKS

Commr. Burhans informed the Board he and Lonnie Strickland, Nursing Home Administrator, had met with ladies from the Leesburg Garden Club. He stated the Leesburg Garden Club has offered to landscape the Nursing Home in a project over the next two years. He further stated the club has asked that the County provide the following:

1. Labor in the preparation of the area and with the planting. This could be done with the prisoners who do the lawn maintenance.

2. Fertilizer and chemicals to improve the soil.

3. The help of County purchasing so they may make wholesale purchases at the club's expense.

4. The erection of a small retaining wall where the ground drops away at the south end of the front of the facility.

Commr. Burhans pointed out the Garden Club was dedicating the project to Mrs. Alice Smart, Leesburg Horticulturist.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the project of the Leesburg Garden Club.

COMMUNICATIONS

Commr. Burhans stated he felt the Board should send Mr. Sam Carroll a letter of appreciation for work he did at the American Legion Hall. The Board directed a letter of appreciation be sent to Mr. Sam Carroll.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/NURSING HOME

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Martha Alexander who attend a workshop to provide continuing education for a certified Dietary Assistants License in Umatilla, January 18, 1982 at an estimated cost of $12.00.

On a motion by Ccmmr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Diane Helzer to attend a workshop to receive continuing education credit for Activities Directors in Orlando, March 25-26, 1982, at an estimated cost of $75.00.

COMMUNICATIONS

Commr. Burhans informed the Board there was a party in Astor who is bothered by numerous cats being fed by the Fish Camp at the end of the road. He stated that 100-150 cats are running loose in the woods. The Board directed the County Attorney to research declaring the cat situation a public nuisance and lock into the disposal of the cats other than the normal procedure (five (5) day waiting period).

RECESS & REASSEMBLY

At 11:55 A.M. the Chairman announced the Board would recess for lunch and that each Commissioner would be lunching individually. The Board reconvened at 2:00 P.M. for Code Violations.

CODE VIOLATIONS

PUBLIC HEARING ZV-82-07 JoAnn Turner

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

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Ccmmr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board postponed this case until April 6, 1982, at 2:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible.

PUBLIC HEARING ZV-82-21 Roy Bradford

Mr. Finnell, neighbor representing Mr. Bradford, addressed the Board regarding this Code Violation Case. He stated he could come up with a petition of people who have no objections to the truck being parked on Mr. Bradford's property. He stated he felt Mr. Bradford should be able to park his truck on his property.

Mr. Tom Nicholas, Leesburg, addressed the Board objecting to the tractor trailer being parked on the property. He stated Bassville Park has been successful in getting the unsightly conditions cleaned up.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. Bradford in violation of Ordinance 1971-6; Section 64.170 (C) and directed Mr. Bradford be advised that if this violation reoccurs, that it will be referred directly to the County Attorney for disposition.

PUBLIC HEARING ZV-82-22 c. A. Moye

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

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board declared Mr. Moye in violation of Ordinance 1971-6; Section 70.380 and directed Mr. Moye to remove the mobile home from the property within thirty (30) days.

PUBLIC HEARING ZV-82-23 Wilburn Lloyd Turner

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

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board postponed this case until April 6, 1982, at 2:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible.

PUBLIC HEARING 7X-82-26 Mr. Shirley L. Hawkins

Mr. Hawkins, Leesburg, addressed the Board regarding this case. Mr. Hawkins stated no one occupies the RV parked in back of his house. He stated the electric and water are always hooked up to the RV for refrigeration and cleaning purposes. He further stated an occaisonal guest may stay in the RV for overnight; but the restroom and kitchen facilities are not used during that time.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board dismissed this case.

CODE ENFORCEMENT

Mrs. Sandra Casburn, Code Enforcement Officer, explained to the Board how Code Enforcement determines whether a RV is occupied.

Commr. Smoak stated he felt the Board should set some kind of guidelines to help the staff determine what is meant by occupied,

ORDINANCE

The Board scheduled the Public Hearing for the Lots of Record Ordinance to be April 6, 1982, at 10:30 A.M.

COMMUNICATIONS

Mr. Watkins, Clerk, informed the Board there would be an American Legion Meeting at 11:45 A.M. on March 10, 1982, at the Civic Center in Tavares. He stated any Commissioners interested in attending, to notify the Secretaries in the Board Office.

BONDS - CONTRACTOR

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Contractor Bonds and Cancellations:

New

3029-82 Thomas L. Hanson (Electrical)

3031-82 Alexander Samardzich (Class B. Building)

3032-82 Robert G. Maupin d/b/a Maupin Enterprises, Inc. (Mechanical)

3033-82 Timothy A. Plummer (Plumbing)

3034-82 Ronald D. Huffstetler d/b/a Maupin Enterprises, Inc. (Electrical)

Cancellation

474-79 William H. Jarrett (Aluminum)

LICENSE:; & PERMITS

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following gun permits and bonds:

The motion also included approval of the additions to gun permits for the following:

Dan Pincus Theresa Ann Belton

Mike Boyer Francis Carlin Welch

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of warrants #21667 through #21954 for the following accounts:

INDIGENTS

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

APPROVE: K. F. Clay for Mattie Guice..............$50.00

APPROVE: Clarence Arnold for Josie Hill...........$50.00

CANCEL: Oakwood Apartments for Annece Powe11.....$50.00

CANCEL: Shirley L. Coffey for Gladys Cranford....$50.00

CANCEL: Harsh Land Account for George E. Davy....$50.00

CANCEL: Ella Bradford for Eugene Austin..........$50.00

REPORTS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the February 12, 1982, and February 19, 1982, Distribution of Revenue, Traffic/Criminal Cases and the Monthly Board Packet from Lake Community Action Agency.

BONDS/FIRE DISTRICTS

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board accepted Public Official Bonds for Conley H. Kidd and Terrance A. Vinup, Fire Commissioners for the Northwest Fire District.

ELECTIONS/CHECKS RECEIVED

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board accepted checks from Mrs. Emogene Stegall, Supervisor of Elections from the following for voter lists:

Lillian Burd --------------------$ 5.00

Lillian Burd --------------------$ 8.11

Theron J. Repp -' -------' --------$13.11

Jimmy Conner --------------------$13.11

Eugene W. Glenn -----------------$13.00

CLERK/COURTS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the Satisfaction of Judgments for the following:

A. James Bret Allen in the amount of $150.00 (Juvenile Division).

B. Roger Lee Bivins, Jr., in the amount of $150.00 (Juvenile Division).

COUNTY PROPERTY

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the following items to be deleted from the fixed assets list:

Property # Dept. Item Reason

1329 Nursing Home Serving Table To be junked

2221 Mosquito Control Water Cooler To be junked

3564 Nursing Home Wheel Chair To be junked

4139 Surplus Addo-X Adding

Mach. To be junked

5428 Surplus Remington Adding

Machine To be junked

TAX COLLECTOR

Commr. Burhans made a motion, which was seconded by Commr. Deems to assign The Mount Dora Topic for the 1981 Deliquent Tax List.

Commr. Smoak questioned if bidding out in such a way to allow those newspapers, which meet the statutory criteria, to submit a dollar figure to meet the requirements necessary for the Florida Statutes. Mr. Watkins stated he would research the possibility of the Tax List being done on a bidding basis and would report back to the Board.

The Board postponed action on assigning a newspaper until March 9, 1982.

Commr. Burhans withdrew his motion and Commr. Deems withdrew his second.

RESOLUTION/GAME & FRESH WATER FISH COMMISSION

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the Resolution which is to be sent to the Game & Fresh Water Fish Commission in Tallahassee asking them to review the hunting situation at the Ocala National Forest.

SUITS AFFECTING THE COUNTY

Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, informed the Board his office has agreed to give a sixty (60) day extension in the Umatilla suit. He stated the extensions are saving the County money and Umatilla is trying tc work out alternative sites.

PUBLIC WORKS/COMMUNICATIONS

Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, informed the Board he had received a letter from the Shockley Hills Road Committee. The members stated they resigned from the Committee and that there is no road committee to maintain the roads in Shockley Hills.

ORDINANCE

Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, presented the Board with a proposed Ordinance setting up hours in County Parks for the Board's review.

PUBLIC WORKS

Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, in reference to the road problem in Cisky Park addressed earlier this morning, stated the Board has the authority to move the road. He stated the Board by policy has not wanted to take taxpayers money to move roads. Mr. Ford stated he did not recommend the Board using taxpayers money for someone's private gain.

PUBLIC WORKS

At 3:00 P.M. the Chairman announced the Board would discuss the proposed Lake County Road Policies.

Mr. Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, explained there have been several work sessions and public hearings held to discuss the proposed road policies. He stated the Public Works Department is preparing a road policy handbook for adoption which would be used by County employees and the public.

He stated the two significant parts are:

1. The handbook tries to put everything under one cover and can be referred to by County employees and give information to the public.

2. It also allows clay roads to be accepted into the County Maintenance System.

Mr. Willett stated the policies outlined the relationship with other governmental bodies, including the School Board. He further state the naming of roads has been added to the policies.

Mr. Willett explained the Special Assessment Procedure would remain the same as there is not an Ordinance in effect or the Legislature has not acted on the Ordinance which has been submitted to them.

Commr. Windram questioned if the assessments would fit into the time frame of the Federal Revenue Sharing. Mr. Willett stated that would depend on how long it takes to get a project finished.

Commr . Smoak commended Mr. Willett and his staff for the time they have put into the project.

Mr. Willett pointed out the maintenance cost would be higher when the County started taking in clay roads.

Mr. Oscar Taylor, Astor Forest Campsites, addressed the Board regarding the roads in the Campsites. Mr. Willett informed Mr. Taylor the roads he mentioned were number one on the priority list in that maintenance district. Mr. Taylor stated he felt the Board should pay more than 40% of the cost due to many of the people in the Campsites were on fixed incomes and could not afford to pave the roads.

Mr. John Gillis also from Astor Forest Campsites addressed the Board in regards to the road situation in the Campsits.

Mr. Willett pointed out the 40% the County pays is the percentage that the general public should pay for usage of a road.

Mrs. Lillian Angel, Astor, addressed the Board regarding a proposed 1c gas tax. She questioned if the gas tax was voted in, why would there be a lien assessment. Mr. Willett stated a portion of that gas tax would go to the cities and that the 1 c gas tax would continue to fund the project. Mrs. Angel also questioned if grant monies would be available.

Commr. Carson informed Mrs. Angel grant monies are not available.

Mrs. Ann Reimer, Astor, addressed the Board to state the developer does not own the property on Loop Road.

Mr. Willie Williams, Maxwell Avenue, was present to discuss the condition of Maxwell Avenue. He stated his road was more like a pathway than a road. Commr. Deems stated if clay roads are improved to County standards, it would be brought into the County maintenance system. Mr. Williams asked the definition of a plat. Commr . Carson explained that a plat was a piece of paper, in its rawest form, which has been approved for recording that describes lots by number and by size; streets, improvements, and drainage which has to meet all of the regulations of subdivisions in the County.

Mr. Manuel Pont, Astor Forest Campsites, stated there were County trucks cleaning the ditches at the Campsites. He stated when the ditches were cleaned out and it rained, it would create a lake at the end of the road.

Mr. Vanderford, Shockley Hills, addressed the Board to clarify he has never been a part of the road committee in Shockley Hills. He stated he would like to Board to consider the grandfather clause pertaining to the roads in Shockley Hills.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board adopted the Lake County Road Policies.

Commr. Burhans commended Mr. Willett on the Lake County Road Policies.

ORDINANCE/ASSESSMENTS

The Board placed the proposed Mandatory Assessment Ordinance on the Agenda for March 9, 1982 at 10:30 A.M. for discussion.

RECESS & REASSEMBLY

At 4:20 P.M. the Chairman announced the Board would recess for ten (10) minutes. The Board reconvened at 4:30 P.M.

CLAY PITS

Commr. Smoak informed the Board there was a problem at the County clay pit on Lake Louisa Road. He stated the clay pit was being use as a gathering place with a considerable amount of alcoholic intake and drugs are being sold there. Commr. Smoak recommended the County close the clay pit and work with the Sheriff's Department in seeing that it is not used for a gathering place. He stated there was one entrance and possibly the Public Works Department could cable it off. Commr. Smoak suggested he and Mike Willett meet at the clay pit and come up with a recommendation.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CETA

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Mr. Flowers, Robbie Hollenbeck, and Darla Farley to attend a two-day workshop in Orlando, Florida on March 11-12, 1982.

MUNICIPALITIES/FAIRGROUNDS

Commr. Windram informed the Board he and Mike Willett, Development and Public Works Director, had met with the City of Eustis and Chief Spears regarding the security situation at the Fairgrounds. He stated they felt the Eustis Police Chief should be in charge of security and oversee the events at the Fairgrounds. Commr. Windram further.stated Chief' Spears was more than willing to share some of' the overtime with other policing authorities so long as if they were on duty at the facility, they would be under his jurisdiction. Commr. Smoak stated he felt it was an appropriate way to handle the situation.

The Board directed Commr. Windram to bring an agreement between the Board and the City of Eustis to the Board for approval.

There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 4:45 P.M.

James R. Carson, Jr., Chairman

James C. Watkins, Clerk

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