A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
APRIL 20, 1982
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, April 20, 1982, in the Board of County Commissioners' Meeting Room, Tavares, Florida. Commissioners present were: James R. Carson, Jr., Chairman; Thomas J. Windram; Claude Smoak; C. A. "Lex" Deems; and Glenn C. Burhans. Others present were: James C. Watkins, Clerk; Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; and Mary C. Grover, Secretary.
The Invocation was given by Mr. Watkins and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Smoak.
ANIMAL CONTROL/RESOLUTIONS
Commr. Smoak informed the Board Mrs. Marjorie White had contributed over one thousand hours as a volunteer worker to the Animal Control Shelter. Commr. Smoak stated the week of April 19, 1982, has been designated as National Volunteer Week. He read a Resolution to the Board and the audience commending and thanking Mrs. White for her services.
At this time Commr. Carson presented the Resolution to Mrs. Marjorie White.
Mr. Watkins, Clerk, also stated his personal thanks for the consideration and help he received from Mrs. White and Ms. Frankie Thorp, Animal Control Shelter, with a personal situation.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of April 13, 1982, as amended and corrected.
COUNTY EMPLOYEES/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the merit increases for the Development and Public Works Department as recommended by Mr. Timmons, Personnel Director.
PERSONNEL
Commr. Burhans stated he felt Mr. Timmons should be placed on the Agenda to discuss the proposed Pay Plan.
Mr. Glenn Timmons, Personnel Director, addressed the Board to discuss the proposed Pay Plan. The Board postponed any further discussion for a later time and date.
ORDINANCE/PLANNING DEPARTMENT
At this time the Chairman announced that the advertised time had arrived for the Public Hearing considering adoption of an Ordinance amending the Zoning Regulations, Ordinance 1971-6, by creating Section 40.361 which defines a two family or duplex dwelling unit. It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand and had appeared in the March 31, 1982, and April 13, 1982, editions of the Sentinel Star, Little Sentinel Edition.
Mr. Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, explained the object of the proposed Ordinance.
No one in the audience wished to discuss the proposed Ordinance with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved to place the proposed Ordinance on the floor for its first and final reading by title only.
Commr. Burhans voted “No”.
Commr. Windram read the following title:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ORDINANCE 1971-6, AS AMENDED, BY CREATING SECTION 40.361 WHICH DEFINES A TWO FAMILY OR DUPLEX DWELLING UNIT; BY AMENDING SECTION 645.10 TO CHANGE THE R-1-6 (RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) FROM A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO A MIXED RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT WHICH WOULD INCLUDE SINGLE FAMILY OR TWO FAMILY (DUPLEX) DWELLING UNITS; BY AMENDING SECTION 654.110 TO ALLOW EITHER A SINGLE FAMILY OR TWO FAMILY (DUPLEX) IN AN R-1-6 (RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT); BY AMENDING SECTION 645.142 TO PROVIDE FOR A SETBACK FOR A TWO FAMILY (DUPLEX) DWELLING UNIT; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved adoption of Ordinance, 1982-10, as read by title only on its first and final reading.
Commrs. Burhans and Smoak voted "No."
Commr. Smoak informed the Board the reason he voted against the Ordinance is that he believes these types of zoning areas should conform with the Lake County Comprehensive Plan and should be located only in those areas adjacent to developed areas and only with the approval of the local municipalities.
PUBLIC WORKS
Commr. Smoak requested Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, check out the speed limit signs on C-455, one-half mile south of the Post Office in Ferndale. He stated the speed limit on one side of the road was posted 55 M.P.H. and coming the other way the speed limit is posted 45 M.P.H. He further suggested a caution sign for the curve should be posted.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT/BUILDING COMMITTEE
Commr. Deems informed the Board that action needed to be taken regarding the Health Department in Umatilla.
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated it was the feeling of the Building Committee and Commr. Burhans that they were not in favor of the purchase of the medically outfitted mobile home. He stated the Building Committee went out and looked at the building in Umatilla and felt the building needed repair work--the gutters needed cleaned out, the interior fixed up, etc.
Commr. Burhans stated he would like the Board to buy a piece of property and build a new facility.
Commr. Deems stated the Building Committee felt enough funds could be appropriated to the upgrading of the present facility.
Commr. Burhans further suggested getting an appraisal on the Umatilla Health Department in order to sell it.
Commr. Windram stated he had no problems with obtaining an appraisal on the Health Department, but he stated there were some major projects that might have to be resolved before the Board could build a new facility--an additional jail facility, housing for the ambulance service, possibly a morgue, and improvements at the Fairgrounds.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board directed the Building Committee to have Mr. Dickerson, Architect, look at waterproofing the Umatilla Health Department and come back to the Board with a recommendation.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request from Dr. Atkinson, Lake County Health Department, to purchase a medically outfitted mobile home for the Umatilla Health Department.
ORDINANCE/PLANNING DEPARTMENT
At 10:00 A.M. the Chairman announced the advertised time had arrived for the Public Hearing to consider the Ordinance amending the Subdivision Regulations by amending Section 86.10 to provide for a change in water supply requirements.
Mr. Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Department, addressed the Board to discuss the proposed Ordinance. No one in the audience wished to discuss this proposed Ordinance with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved to amend Section 86.10, Item D to include "Lake County" before the Public Works Coordinator.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board placed the Ordinance on the floor for its first and final reading by title only.
Commr. Windram read the following title:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED TO DATE BY AMENDING SECTION 86.10 TO PROVIDE FOR A CHANGE IN WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS AND THE PROCEDURES FOR GAINING COUNTY APPROVAL OF THE WATER SYSTEMS; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved adoption of the amended Ordinance, 1982-11, as read by title only on its first and final reading.
POLLUTION CONTROL
Mr. Ted Wicks, Pollution Control Director, informed the Board he would compile information regarding the proposed water export ordinance and bring it back before the Board at a later date.
SHERIFF/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Sheriff Griffin requesting monies in the amount of $1,029.45 for reimbursement relating to per diem, tuition, and criminal handbooks for employees pursuant to Lake County Ordinance 82-1, subject to the funding being available.
SHERIFF/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Sheriff Griffin for the amount of $726.31 to be transferred from the Sheriff's Contingency Fund for matching funds incurred by those officers assigned to the Crum Murder Trial.
FAIRGROUNDS
Commr. Windram informed the Board he had received a letter from the members of the Farmer's Market Committee. He stated they were requesting exhaust fans and circulating fans be installed in the Education and Clements Buildings.
Commr. Windram stated John Dickerson, Architect, had looked at the buildings and directed Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, to bring the estimated cost back before the Board later in the afternoon.
EMERGENCY SERVICES/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Mr. Robert Lewis and Mr. S. J. Stephany, Emergency Services, to attend the Florida Civil Defense Association Semi-Annual Conference in St. Augustine, May 19-21, 1982, at an estimated total cost of $351.00.
COMMUNICATIONS
Commr. Carson informed the Board he had received a letter from the 8th Grade Gifted Class of Lakeview Junior High School, Winter Garden, requesting permission to be placed on the County Commissioners Agenda to discuss the pollution of Lake Apopka.
The Board directed the 8th Grade Gifted Class be placed on the Agenda for May 11, 1982 and directed a confirmation letter be sent to the Junior High School.
LAWS & LEGISLATIoN
Commr. Carson informed the Board he received a bulletin from the State Association of County Commissioners. He stated there was an amendment to the County budget law stating that no constitutional officer budget must be approved until after the trim bill hearing. Commr. Windram suggested a copy of the bill be sent to each constitutional officer.
Commr. Carson further stated that in the Legislature Spending package, $2.4 million has been appropriated to cover witness fees, which have been paid by the County in the past.
The Board also discussed the basic impact of the new sales tax on the local government. Commr. Carson stated Lake County would be receiving approximately $3.1 million in revenue (with $1.1 million going to the cities). He further stated the County, as well as the cities, must use 40% of their receipts from the additional one cent sales tax for property tax relief.
ESCROW/FINANCE
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the refund of $25.00 (in escrow) to Ron's Lawn & Tree Service.
COURTS/SUITS AFFECTING THE COUNTY
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 and Release of Judgment for James and Kathy Pell.
LICENSES & PERMITS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Gun Permits & Bonds and the Addition to a Gun Permit for the following:
Samuel H. Dickson
Richard W. Smoak
Troy P. Odom
Robert L. Wakefield
George K. Klink
George E. Measel
James C. Dozier
Freda D. Frye
Walter Searson
Lawrence E. Hoag
Joseph F. Pasak, Sr.
Herman Rigdon
Renee W. Rigdon
Linda Smoak
Arnold R. Stone
Sherrill B. Turner
Joseph H. Knowles
C. Lynn Searson
ADDITION TO GUN PERMIT
Gary McCutcheon
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of warrants #22587 through #22855 for the following accounts:
General Revenue Fine & Forfeiture
Revenue Sharing County Transportation Trust
Mosquito Control Aquatic Weed
Fish Conservation N. E. Ambulance
N. W. Ambulance N. E. Hospital
CETA COR - Buildings
COR - Nursing Home Nursing Home
Landfill
INDIGENTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment and cancellations for the following Indigents:
Approve:
Rogers Properties for Pauline Mosley.............$50.00
Cancel:
Dillon's Trailer Park for Aubrey Norris..........$50.00
Patricia White for Mary Ann Simmons...........$50.00
James H. Johnson for Sheddrick Lane............$50.00
Ernest Haupt for Diana Davis.........................$50.00
Glenn Parker for Linda Shelton......................$50.00
Vera Cripe for Gilbert Lord.........................$50.00
SCHOOLS/RESOLUTIONS/ELECTIONS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, signature authorization was given for the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the Resolution, as requested by the School Board, requesting the following question be placed on the ballot for the November, 1982, General Elections:
Do you want the Superintendent of Schools to be appointed by the School Board rather than elected?
COURTHOUSE
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, signature authorization was given for the Chairman to sign three copies of the Certificate of Substantial Completion dated March 30, 1982, on the Third Floor Expansion in the New Lake County Courthouse.
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/MUNICIPALITIES
Commr. Windram informed the Board he had a copy of the Inter-local Agreement regarding the Fairgrounds security. Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, stated Chief Spears, City of Eustis, would be present this afternoon to discuss the Interlocal Agreement. Commr. Windram stated he would like the Sheriff to receive a copy for his review before the Agreement is approved.
CODE VIOLATIONS
Commr. Carson informed the Board he had received a letter from Mr. William Stone requesting the Code Violation Hearing for Marie Black, ZV-82-41, to be heard on May 4, 1982, be rescheduled.
The Board referred Mr. Stone's letter to Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director.
CLERK
Mr. Watkins, Clerk, stated that each Commissioner should have received a memorandum from him regarding the public disclosure forms. He stated the memorandum suggested a procedure to follow in filing the disclosure forms.
COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. George Hovis, attorney, acknowledged Miss Pattie McGee, a high school student, who wished to observe the Board in session.
FAIRGROUNDS
Discussion continued regarding the request for exhaust fans and circulating fans to be installed in the Education and Clements Buildings at the Fairgrounds. Commr. Windram further stated the Farmer's Market Committee was also requesting insulation for the walls and ceiling.
Commr. Smoak stated he and Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, had met briefly with George Johnson, Fairgrounds Manager, and that there are considerable changes in the Fairgrounds contracts and policies which will be presented to the Board at a later date. He stated he would like to postpone action on this request for a couple of weeks.
CHECKS RECEIVED
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of a check in the amount of $750.00 made payable to Sherrill Turner, Board of County Comissioners, and George Hovis and authorized the Chairman's signature on the check. (Settlement of an old suit against the County).
FINANCE/AUDITS
Mr. John Vodenicker, partner with May, Zima & Company, addressed the Board to present the Annual Financial Report for the year ending September 30, 1981.
Mr. Watkins, Clerk, complimented Mr. Wilson, Finance Director, on the time he spent preparing the Annual Financial Report.
Mr. Vodenicker summarized the Annual Financial Report. He stated the report did not contain any other constitutional officer in the report, with the exception of Emogene Stegall, Supervisor of Elections.
Commr. Smoak stated he felt the report was thorough and complimented May, Zima on the outstanding preparation of the report.
Mr. Watkins, Clerk, informed the Board Mr. Robert Wilson, Finance Director, was the author of the Annual Financial Report and the auditors from May, Zima & Company confirmed the accuracy of the report.
WATER AUTHORITY
Mr. Bob Ray, representing the Water Authority Board, addressed the Board regarding complaints of stumps in various waterways. He suggested Ted Wicks, Pollution Control Board, might be able to work out a possible solution.
Mr. Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, informed the Board he had asked Mr. Benedum and Mr. Wicks to check into the situation and see what can be done.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 11:45 A.M. the Chairman announced the Board would recess for lunch with each Commissioner lunching individually today. The Board reconvened at 2:00 P.M. for the Public Works Agenda.
PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA
ROAD CLOSING - Rights-of-Way, Unrecorded Plat of Higley, Petition #284
No one present wished to discuss this closing with the Board.
It was noted the proper proof of publication was on hand and had appeared in the March 24, 1982, and April 1, 1982, editions of the Sentinel Star, Little Sentinel Edition.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the vacation of the rights-of-way in Section 11, Township 18 S, Range 25 E, in the unrecorded Plat of Higley, for First Carolina Investors by Keith Shamrock, as per Petition #284, described as follows:
Those rights-of-way in Section 11, Township 18S, Range 25E, Lake County, Florida, as shown on the unrecorded plat of Higley described as follows:
A. That part of the North-South right-of-way between Blocks 70 and 71 of the unrecorded plat of Higley lying North of County Road 452.
B. The North-South right-of-way through the center of Block 70 of the unrecorded plat of Higley.
C. The North-South right-of-way between Blocks 39 and 70 of the unrecorded plat of Higley.
D. The North-South right-of-way through the center of Block 39 of the unrecorded plat of Higley.
E. The North-South right-of-way lying between Blocks 39 and 50 of the unrecorded plat of Higley.
ROAD CLOSING - Vacate Lots & Right-of-Ways, Unrecorded Plat of Higley, Petition #285
No one present wished to discuss this closing with the Board.
It was noted the proper proof of publication was on hand and had appeared in the March 24, 1982, and April 1, 1982, editions of the Sentinel Star, Little Sentinel Edition.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the vacation of Lots and Rights-of-Ways, in the unrecorded Plat of Higley, for Omer Schrock by Glenn Tyre, as per Petition #285, described as follows:
Those rights-of-ways in Section 2, Township 18S, Range 25E, Lake County, Florida, as shown on the unrecorded Plat of Higley, described as follows:
A. The North-South right-of-way lying West of Lot 13, 20, and 29 and East of Lots 12, 21, and 23, Block "23" of the unrecorded Plat of Higley.
B. The East l/2 of the North-South right-of-way lying West of the South 3/4 of Block "23" of the unrecorded Plat of Higley.
C. All of the East-West right-of-Way South of the North l/4 of Block "23" of the unrecorded Plat of Higley 131.
D. All of the East-West right-of-way through the center of Block "23" unrecorded Plat of Higley.
E. All of the East-West right-of-way lying along the North line of the South l/4 Block of "23" lying West of the West line of Lots 18 and 31.
F. Vacation of Lots 9, 10, 11, 12, 13,14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30.
ROAD CLOSING - Utility Easement, Sunshine View Subdivision, Petition #286
Mr. Michael Smargiassi, petitioner, addressed the Board to answer any questions the Board might have.
It was noted the proper proof of publication was on hand and had appeared in the March 24, 1982, and April 1, 1982, editions of the Sentinel Star, Little Sentinel Edition.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the vacation of the Utility Easement, Sunshine View Subdivision, First Addition, for Michael and Frances Smargiassi by Linda Beal, as per Petition #286, described as follows:
Utility easement between Lots 6 and 7, Sunshine View Subdivision, 1st Addition, recorded in Plat Book 25, page 75, Public Records of Lake County, Florida.
ROAD CLOSINGS - Permission to Advertise
Mr. Paul Callen, petitioner, was present to answer any questions the Board might have.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise the vacation of a 10 foot alley between Lots 1 through 10 on the south and Lots 11 through 13 on the north, located in Block 1, Belmonts Heights, as recorded in Plat Book 6, page 47, Lake County, Florida, for Paul McCallen, as per petition #288.
PUBLIC WORKS/SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, preliminary approval was given for Arbormere Subdivision.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, preliminary approval was given for Lake Beauclaire Subdivision.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, preliminary approval was given for Peckland Subdivision.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr Smoak and carried unanimously, preliminary approval was given for Silver Ridge Subdivision.
PUBLIC WORKS/SUBDIVISIONS
Discussion occurred regarding the preliminary Board approval for Silver Oaks Subdivision. Mr. Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, informed the Board the petitioner would pave half of Poe Road, #5-5832, from Radio Station Road to across the front of his subdivision, and he was requesting the County pave the other half.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, preliminary approval was given for Silver Oaks Subdivision subject to the petitioner paving the road from Radio Road to across the front of his subdivision, without a commitment from the County regarding the remainder of the road.
PUBLIC WORKS/SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, preliminary approval was given for Leesburg West Industrial Park.
DEEDS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the following right- of-way deeds:
1. Myrtle Lake Avenue #l-5306:
a. G. W. Pringle
2. Fifth Avenue #5-7878:
a. Gerald J. Callahan and Montene L. Callahan, his wife
3. Poe Road #5-5832:
a. George F. McCabe, Jr.
b. C. H. Stoer, III
c. George M. Shuck and Partic M. Shuck
d. Gene M. Buckner and Rachel L. Buckner
e. Bruce G. Wallace
f. Diana Wallace
g. Alfred P. Smith and Dorothy A. Smith
h. Ira Robinson
i. Addie L. Roberts
j. Erma L. Armstrong
k. Larry R. Sutton and Ross J. Sutton
l. Rodney Griffin, President, Silver Sands of Clermont, Inc.
m. H. L. Pringle, General Partner, Silver Lake Estates
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following payments:
1. Partial payment for Project No. l-82, 4-3784 Azalea Avenue, 4-3785 Orange Avenue, 4-3786 Palm Avenue, 4- 886 Magnolia Avenue, 4-3685 Pine Drive, and 4-3585 Palmetto Drive Design Build Construction Lump Sum to Superior Asphalt Company, Inc., in the amount of $50,044.47. (County Funding)
2. Partial payment on Project NO. 5-82, 2-5007 Myer Road, Z-4905 Edgewood Road, 2-5105 Selman Road, 2-4805 Woodbine Lane, and 1-4119 Sunnyside Cut-off Design Build Construction Lump Sum to Hewitt Contracting Company, Inc., in the amount of $22,402.26. (Revenue Sharing)
3. Partial payment on SR 42 Project to Martin Paving Company, in the amount of $427,866.30. (Secondary Funding)
DEEDS/RIGHT-OF-WAYS-EASEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the following drainage easement on Law's Road #3-0528 from Claude A. Teachout and Hilda D. Teachout, his wife.
PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved one-time maintenance for Drive #l for Irene Lowrie in the amount of $240.00.
PUBLIC WORKS/SIGNS/RESOLUTIONS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request by Mr. Jack Dorford that No Parking signs be posted by the lake on Treasure Island Road #5-5725.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved that 20 M.P.H. speed limit signs be posted at the entrances at Montverde Mobile Home Subdivision.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Lake County Council on Aging for three single face and one double face directional signs for the Lake County Senior Citizen Center.
PUBLIC WORKS/FUNDS-GENERAL
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board accepted and approved the execution of a DOT voucher for transfer of funds for the SR 42 Project in the amount of $427,866.30.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/POLLUTION CONTROL
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved a travel request for Ted Wicks, Pollution Control Director, to attend the 5th Annual Meeting of the Florida Association for Water Quality Control in Daytona Beach, Florida, on May 17, 1982, at an estimated cost of $35.00.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PLANNING DEPARTMENT/POLLUTION CONTROL
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following travel requests:
Barbara Landwehr, Assistant Planner, to attend the Specialized Transportation Management Workshop in Orlando, Florida, May 17 through 19, 1982, at an estimated cost of $35.00.
Bob Erickson, Technical Services Supervisor, Pollution Control Department, to attend Florida Society of Environmental Analysts Meeting in Tampa, Florida, on April 23, 1982, at an estimated cost of $21.00.
ROADS/COUNTY STATE
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the release of the following road reservation from the Department of Transportation contained in the following deed number:
1. #2542, all but 25 feet from the centerline of Timuquana Drive (Mt. Plymouth Area).
BONDS - MOBILE HOME
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Ralph L. Shepard, Lake George 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 dwelling or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners.
BONDS - MOBILE HOME, CANCELLATIONS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved cancellation of the mobile home bond for Kenneth G. Gourlie in that the conventional dwelling has been completed and the mobile home removed from the property.
FAIRGROUNDS/MUNICIPALITIES/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS
Chief Spears, Eustis Police Department, addressed the Board to discuss the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Eustis and the County Commissioners regarding security at the Lake County Fairgrounds. Commr. Windram stated Sheriff Griffin requested to see a copy of the Interlocal Agreement before it was approved by the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board amended the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Eustis to read that a maximum charge for sworn officers (including Highway Patrol auxiliary) be no more than 25% of the normal overtime rate as established in the Eustis Police Department.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board amended the Interlocal Agreement to include a 30-day cancellation clause.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board amended the Interlocal Agreement to include the provision for the City of Eustis Police Department furnish to the County a report as to the distribution of personnel used.
COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Robert H. Moody, Florida Telephone Corporation, addressed the Board representing the Leesburg Council of 100. Mr. Moody gave a brief history on the Council of 100, stating the purpose of the organization is exclusively for the economic development of the Greater Leesburg Area.
He stated the recommendation of his study committee was that the Council consider going countywide in scope. He stated he was requesting the Board pass a Resolution, subject to the necessary changes in their by-laws, endorsing the Council's attempt to go countywide.
Mr. Moody stated the membership is self-supporting. Funding is obtained through memberships and dues. He further stated that no county funding would be asked for. Mr. Moody explained that the dues structure needs to be reviewed and changed.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board tentatively agreed to the proposal made by Mr. Moody regarding the dissolution of the Council of 100 in Leesburg and the formation of a countywide group composed of those members from the Council of 100 and other areas within the County, subject to Mr. Moody's presentation to and general agreement with other similarly interested groups in the County.
PUBLIC WORKS
Discussion occurred regarding the implementation of a four-day work week for the Public Works Department (Maintenance Barns, Sign & Paint Crews, and Survey Crew).
Mr. Ben Benedum, Public Works Coordinator, stated the four-day work week would work only during the Daylight Savings Time period and requested the Board try the four-day work week on a six-month trial basis.
Mr. Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, stated it would not have any effect on the office personnel.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved, during the Daylight Savings Time period, the Public Works Department go to a 10 hour, 4-day work week for the Maintenance Barns, survey, sign and paint crews and authorized records be kept on the progress of the program on a 6 month trial basis.
PUBLIC WORKS/BIDS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board granted permission to seal bid for the removal of a bridge on the west side of Silver Lake that was no longer needed and presented a safety hazard.
PUBLIC WORKS/BIDS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board granted permission to seal bid for three, 6 to 8 cubic yard dump trucks to replace three existing trucks.
FAIRGROUNDS/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENT
Discussion occurred regarding the Contracts and Policies of the Fairgrounds. The 3oard reviewed the proposed contract.
Commr. Smoak stated he felt that a new fee schedule should be adopted. He further stated he would like to talk with the Fair Association and get a list of their priorities.
Commr. Smoak suggested that he work with Mr. Johnson, Fairgrounds Manager and the County Attorney's Office and come up with a fee schedule.
Mr. George Johnson, Fairgrounds Manager, was present to answer any questions the Board might have.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board instructed Mr. George Johnson, Fairgrounds Manager, not to make any commitments for bookings, subject to the review of the rate structure unless it is agreed by the person booking the Fairgrounds that they accept the future rate structure.
MUNICIPALITIES/POLLUTION CONTROL
Mr. Ted Wicks, Pollution Control Director, addressed the Board regarding the situation at the Mount Dora sewage plant. He stated the plant is over spilling and going down the roads.
Mr. Wicks stated the Department did not want to discharge the sewage into Lake Dora. He stated there was a possibility of giving the City of Mount Dora temporary relief by using the Connover property. Mr. Wicks recommended the Board give the City of Mount Dora temporary relief (20 - 30 days) to use the Connover property or to use an area adjacent to the percolation ponds.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board declared the situation at the Mount Dora sewer plant an emergency and directed Mr. Ted Wicks, Pollution Control Director, to work with the City of Mount Dora on a temporary basis (20 - 30 days), for temporary relief.
POLLUTION CONTROL
Mr. Ted Wicks, Pollution Control Director, informed the Board Mr. Hopwood has taken corrective action on the alleged violation he had been cited with on the Pine Island Project.
COUNTY POLICY
Commr. Smoak proposed the Board change the policy regarding the format of the travel requests. He stated if the travel was approved in the budget, then the liaison commissioner should be able to approve the request. He stated if the travel is not in the budget, then it should be brought before the Board for consideration. No action was taken at this time.
CETA/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following travel requests for CETA:
April 26 and 27, 1982 - Mr. Flowers to attend the Florida Training Institute Board of Directors Meeting and the Department of Labor Workshop regarding Annual Performance Assessment, in Tampa, to be paid with CETA Administrative Funds, with portion of funding reimbursed by FTI.
April 27, and 28, 1982 - Mr. Jimmy Jones and Mrs. Robbie Baird to attend the Department of Labor Workshops on Annual Performance Assessment, and the Summer Youth Employment Program in Tampa: to be paid with CETA Administrative Funds.
May 3-5, 1982 - Mr. Flowers to attend the Florida Chapter of the Southeastern Employment and Training Association Conference and a two-day Florida Training Institute Economic Development Conference, in Daytona; all per diem and travel will be paid by FTI and the registration to be paid with CETA Administrative Funds.
May 3, 1982 - Mrs. Robbie Baird to attend one day Florida Training Institute CETA Impact Evaluation Workshop, in Daytona Beach with all travel and per diem to be paid by FTI and the registration to be paid with CETA Administrative Funds.
PUBLIC WORKS/SUITS AFFECTING THE COUNTY
Commr. Burhans informed the Board that Owens Lane in Umatilla has been neglected. He stated the road has a publicly dedicated right-of-way. He stated a court order was needed to stop the gentleman with the shotgun from threatening county road crews and to open the right-of-way.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board directed the County Attorney's office to serve an injunction to stop the gentleman from threatening the County Road crews so that the road may be maintained by the County as it is in the County maintenance system.
MENTAL HEALTH/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, informed the Board he had a letter from Lake/Sumter Mental Health Center requesting the additional money in their budget.
Commr. Smoak stated the Board needed to determine if they wanted to accept the Attorney's General Opinion and determine what the percentage should be between the Sumter County and Lake County contributions and setting a cap on the dollars last year.
He stated the Board has already set a cap on the dollars, so it was the first two items which needed to be determined.
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated the Board could do one of the following three things:
1. Turn down the request and see what happens.
2. Pay it.
3. Pay it under protest and file a declaratory action suit.
The Board postponed any action until Mr. Robert Wilson, Finance Director, could be present to discuss the request with the Board.
AUDITS
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, reported to the Board regarding the audit proposals being done on a seal bid basis. He stated the Florida Statutes talk strictly on negotiations. He stated he was recommending the Board place the audit firms on the agenda for fifteen minutes each and then negotiate with them or accept the prices the audit firms propose.
MENTAL HEALTH/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
Discussion continued regarding the request for monies from Lake/Sumter Community Mental Health Center. Mr. Robert Wilson, Finance Director, addressed the Board to discuss how much money the County has paid to the Mental Health Center on a monthly basis. Mr. Wilson stated he would check the exact figures and bring it back before the Board.
AUDITS
Discussion continued regarding the audit selection firms.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved that the selected audit firms be placed on the agenda and directed that the letter include that the Board's primary concern is price, with an option to renew for another three (3) years, and the single audit concept.
MENTAL HEALTH/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
Discussion continued regarding the request for monies from Lake/Sumter Community Mental Health Center.
Mr. Robert Wilson, Finance Director, informed the Board that approximately $15,000.00 would be needed to bring the Mental Health Center up to date.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved to pay Lake/Sumter Community Mental Health Center $16,249.96 to bring the payments up to date on the mental health portion only and authorized Mr. Ford, County Attorney, give the Board a written opinion from his office before making a decision on resolving the situation.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board the meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m.
James R. Carson, Jr., Chairman
James C. Watkins, Clerk
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