A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
JUNE 15, 1982
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, June 15, 1982, in the Board of County Commissioners meeting Room, Tavares, Florida. Present at the meeting were : James R. Carson, Jr.; 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.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of June 8, 1982, as submitted.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Special Minutes of the Budget Workshop held on June 10, 1982, as submitted.
JAIL
Mr. Watkins, Clerk, informed the Board the Building Committee requested him to prepare an analysis for a Lake County Correction Facility. He presented the Board with an outline of the analysis for the Board's review.
LICENSES & PERMITS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following gun permit renewals and additions to gun permits:
Renewals
Bob Boswell
Beulah Boswell
Additions
Daniel W. Halstead
Carlo Verardi
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of warrants #25101.through #25370 for the following accounts:
General Revenue
County Transportation
Trust
Mosquito Control
Fish Conservation
N.W. Ambulance
Section 8
CETA
COR Nursing Home
Landfill
Fine & Forfeiture
Revenue Sharing
Aquatic Weed
N.E. Hospital
N.E. Ambulance
Law Enforcement Trust Fund
COR Buildings
Nursing Home
INDIGENTS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of following Indigents:
Approve
Mrs. Charles Knight for Catherine Buchanan-------$50.00
Cancel
Rosalee Peters for Mary Stapleton-------$50.00
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Distribution of Revenue, Traffic/Criminal Cases for May 28, 1982.
ZONING/SUITS AFFECTING THE COUNTY
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, signature authorization was given for the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the Satisfaction and Release of Judgment for C. E. Rabun.
BUDGET TRANSFERS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following budget transfers. The Board postponed any action on the Road & Bridge and CETA budget transfers.
GENERAL FUND
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
PURCHASING
Transfers $34.00 from Maintenance of Equipment Account Number 001-513-1-00-15-010-462 to Operating Supplies Account Number Ool-513- 1-00-15-010-520. Reason: Overexpended.
Transfer $68.00 from Maintenance of Equipment Account Number 001-513-1-00-15-010-462 to Account Number 001-513-1-00-15-010- 540. Reason: Overexpended.
FAIRGROUNDS
Transfer $2400.00 from Contractual Services Account Number 001-574-1-00-18-050-340 to Building/Grounds Maintenance Account Number 001-574-1-00-18-050-463. Reason: Departmental Request.
POLLUTION
Transfer $100.00 from Fuel & Lubricants Account Number Ool- 537- 100-18-660-521 to Books, Publications & Dues Account Number 001-537-100-18-660-540. Reason: Overexpended.
SOIL CONSERVATION
Transfer $70.00 from Office Supplies Account Number 001-537- 1-00-44-000-510 to Equipment Maintenance Account Number 001-537- 1-00-44-000-462. Reason: Overexpended.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Transfer $200.00 from Travel Account Number 001-524-l-00-18- 030-400 to Office Supplies Account Number 001-524-1-00-18-030- 510. Reason: Departmental Request.
ROAD AND BRIDGE
Transfer $500.00 from Contractual Services Account Number 112-541-1-00-18-610-340 to Machinery & Equipment Account Number 112-541-1-00-18-610-640. Reason: Departmental Request.
AQUATIC WEED
Transfer $5.000.00 from Machinery & Equipment Account Number 118-537-1-00-39-200-640 to Equipment Maintenance Account Number 118-537-l-00-29-200-462. Reason; Correct Previous Budget.
MOSQUITO CONTROL/COUNTY EMPLOYEES
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved a merit increase for Margaret Gebhart, Mosquito Control, as recommended by Mr. Timmons, Personnel Director.
VETERANS SERVICE/COUNTY EMPLOYEES
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved a merit increase for Brenda Jackson, Veterans Service, as recommended by Mr. Timmons, Personnel Director.
COUNTY PROPERTY
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board declared the following items as surplus and approved that they be sold at the 1982 Joint Auction with the City of Leesburg, July 10, 1982.
Prop # Item Date Purchased Serial #
1745 Validating Machine Sept. 21, 1962 P431239D
4135 Film Processor Developer April 10, 1967 1044
4136 Processor Cabinet June 12, 1967
4937 SCM Typrewriter Oct. 6, 1968 7ELA-1760566
5473 Remington Typewriter Jan., 1968 817750
5474 Remington Typewriter Jan., 1968 829369
5726 Olympia Typewriter June 5, 1970 218272
6013 Validating Machine April, 1970 P1253060
6014 Validating Machine April, 1970 P4810495
7355 Tine Clock Sept. 7, 1968 19640
GAME & FRESH WATER FISH COMMISSION/PURCHASING
Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, addressed the Board
regarding the fish tagging machine owned by Lake County. He stated the only way to dispose of the machine would be to declare it surplus and advertise for bids. He recommended the Board authorize Norma Showley, Purchasing Agent, to write to those governmental units and private individuals that night be interested informing then that the machine would be going up for public bid.
Commr . Carson informed the Board he had spoken with a gentleman in Seattle, Washington, regarding the machine and he stated there is no known market for that particular machine.
On a notion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board declared the fish tagging machine surplus and authorized Ms. Showley, Purchasing Agent, to advertise for bids.
ANIMAL CONTROL
Commr. Smoak informed the Board he had received a request from Ms. Frankie Thorp, Animal Control Supervisor, for the
conversion of two window openings into two doorways to allow access to the fenced-in exercise area. He stated the total estimated cost would be $560.00, which includes steel doors, steel frames, locks, bolts, mortar, hinges, cement blocks, saw rental and blades. He further stated there was $581.44 in the Donation Fund and $80.00 in Building and Grounds Maintenance and he requested approval to use the Maintenance staff to install the doorways.
On a notion by Commr. Snoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Ms. Frankie Thorp, Animal Control Supervisor, to install two doorways to allow access to the fenced-in exercise area, with the Maintenance personnel installing the doorways, at an estimated cost of $560.00; funds to be taken from the Donation Fund.
ANIMAL CONTROL/PURCHASING
Commr. Smoak informed the Board Ms. Frankie Thorp, Animal Control Supervisor, was requesting the purchase of an animal cage. He stated Ms. Thorp has $400.00 allocated in her budget for the purchase. He further stated St. Petersburg has a used two year old fiberglass cage, which they are placing out for bids.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board authorized Norma Showley, Purchasing Agent, to make an offer to St. Petersburg for the fiberglass animal cage.
MOSQUITO CONTROL/COUNTY EMPLOYEES
Commr. Smoak stated he would like to discuss creating a new position in the Mosquito Control Department. He stated he would bring the job description back before the Board later in the afternoon.
PUBLIC HEALTH
Commr. Carson stated he had received a letter from Mr. B. Roy Howard, Sunrise Workshop, requesting the purchase of an IBM typewriter at a cost of approximately $1,700.00 from the County Commissioners Grant Program.
Mr. Watkins, Clerk, informed the Board he would research the contract regarding the disbursement of the funds allocated by Lake County.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved Sunrise Workshop's request to purchase a typewriter, from the existing money budgeted, in the amount of $1,700.00 subject to Mr. Watkins, Clerk, researching the contract.
Further discussion continued regarding Sunrise Workshop entering into an interlocal agreement with the Purchasing Depart- ent. Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated he did not see any legal problem with entering into an interlocal agreement.
EMERGENCY SERVICES/RESOLUTIONS
Commr. Carson read to the Board a Resolution prepared by the County Attorney's Office regarding emergency shelter services for Lake County.
Commr. Carson informed the Board that the Emergency Services Department and he, as liaison, felt Lake County needed to have trained people be able to manage shelters, or at least be able to open them up to people who need shelter. He stated the purpose of the Resolutuion was to use County people, in case the Red Cross or other agencies were not available, for back up to manage the shelters. Commr. Carson suggested training County employees.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Resolution regarding emergency shelter services for Lake County and authorized the necessary signatures.
PUBLIC HEALTH - NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA REGIONAL HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL
Commr. Carson informed the Board he had received a letter from North Central Florida Regional Health Planning Council regarding the restructuring of Florida's regional health planning system. Discussion occurred regarding the status of the organization. Commr. Carson stated appointments to the program have to be made prior to October 1, 1982. He further stated a representative from HRS would be appearing before the Board to make a presentation before July 15, 1982.
Commr. Carson then read another letter from the Statewide Health Coordinating Council in Tallahassee regarding House Bill 931.
The Board directed Commr. Burhans and the Health & Benefit Advisory Committee to look into the health planning system and report back to the Board before the presentation by HRS.
JAIL/PURCHASING
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board directed, upon the recommendation of the Building Committee, Norma Showley, Purchasing Agent, to obtain three (3) quotes to replace the sally port doors at the Jail.
TAX COLLECTOR'S OFFICE/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved, upon the recommendation of the Building Committee, to purchase carpeting for the Tax Collector's Office at an approximate cost of $1,900-$2,100, (carpet and installation).
TAX COLLECTOR'S OFFICE/PURCHASING
Commr. Deems informed the Board the Building Committee had met and discussed the request from Mr. Hall, Tax Collector, for a centralized air conditioning system in the computer room. He stated True Temp, Inc. recommended the Board install a centralized system instead of installing another window unit.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized Norma Showley, Purchasing Agent, to seal bid for a centralized system for the computer room of the Tax Collector's Office, as recommended by the Building Committee.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 10:30 A.M. the Chairman announced the Board would recess for fifteen (15) minutes. The Board reconvened at 10:45 A.M.
PURCHASING/BIDS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board awarded Bid #016-82, Filled Rip Rap Bags to Golden Triangle Builders, low bidder.
PURCHASING/HOSPITALS
Ms. Norma Showley, Purchasing Agent, presented the Board with the qualifications submitted by architectural firms for the preparation of plans for the proposed morgue and ambulance facility in the Northwest Ambulance District.
The Board referred the qualifications of the firms to the Building Committee to study and to recommend three (3) or more firms to the Board to be interviewed.
ANIMAL CONTROL/BUDGET TRANSFERS
Ms. Norma Showley, Purchasing Agent, addressed the Board regarding the request from the Animal Control Shelter for the.purchase of an animal cage. Commr. Smoak informed Ms. Showley that the Board had approved the request earlier.
Commr. Smoak stated he felt the Board needed to authorize the transfer of funds in case the purchase exceeds $400.00 (amount in budget).
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board authorized Ms. Showley to submit a bid to St. Petersburg and authorized the transfer of funds not to exceed $100.00, should the bid exceed $400.00.
BUDGET TRANSFERS
Mrs. Robbie Baird, CETA, addressed the Board to discuss the CETA Budget Transfers.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following CETA Budget Transfers:
AMENDED BUDGET
Estimated Revenues and Expenditures , Lake County, CETA Administration Fund for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 1982(in accordance , with Section 129.06 (2)(d) Florida Statutes).
ESTIMATED REVENUES:
Federal Grants 294,519
Less 5% 14,726
Total Estimated Revenues 279,793
ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES:
Account Number 148-551-1-00-24-010
OBJECT
CODE DESCRIPTION
120 Regular Salaries 109,939
210 Social Security 7,366
220 Retirement Contributions 12,016
230 Life & Health Insurance 6,178
240 Workers Compensation 6,860
250 Unemployment Compensation 6,123
312 Legal Services 9,411
315 Other Professional Services 26,400
340 Contractual Services 3,400
400 Travel & Per Diem 15,400
410 Communications 8,900
411 Postage 4,418
430 Utility Services 8,400
441 Rental of Equipment 4,900
443 Building Rental 20,632
450 Insurance 3,400
462 Equipment Maintenance 3,150
468 Building/Grounds Maintenance 1,900
495 Advertising 2,200
499 Miscellaneous 3,400
510 Office Supplies 6,400
540 Books, Publications & Dues 5,100
640 Equipment 3,900
Total Estimated Expenditures 279,793
CETA TITLE VII FUND
Please transfer the following amounts due to the second modification of the current year CETA contract. The total contract remains at $120,000 for the 1981-82 fiscal year.
ACCOUNT NUMBER INCREASE DECREASE
147-551-1-00-24-100-127 318
147-551-1-00-24-100-190 17,210
147-551-1-00-24-100-217 21
147-551-1-00-24-100-227 78
147-551-1-00-24-100-237 26
147-551-1-00-24-100-247 34
147-551-1-00-24-100-319 147
147-551-1-00-24-100-405 420
147-551-1-00-24-100-407 427
147-551-1-00-24-500-127 2,753
147-551-1-00-24-500-217 184
147-551-l-00-24-500-227 245
147-551-l-00-24-500-237 152
147-551-l-00-24-500-247 97
147-551-1-00-24-500-319 1,170
147-551-l-00-24-500-376 52,717
147-551-1-00-24-500-407 1,713
147-551-l-00-24-500-556 1,000
147-551-1-00-24-600-125 21,786
147-551-1-00-24-600-127 5,552
147-551-1-00-24-600-217 372
147-551-l-00-24-600-227 607
147-551-l-00-24-600-237 337
147-551-l-00-24-600-245 1,000
147-551-l-00-24-600-247 347
147-551-1-00-24-600-315 300
147-551-1-00-24-600-319 1,317
147-551-1-00-24-600-407 1,140
147-551-l-00-24-800-499 45,000
78,235 78,235
BUDGET TRANSFERS
Mr. Donald Smalt, Administrative Services Director, ddressed the Board regarding the budget transfer for Road & Bridge. Mr. Smalt explained the Board could transfer the funds from contingency or go through a full amended budget process.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Budget Transfer:
Road & Bridge
Transfer $300,000.00 from Contingency Account Number 112- 99- l-00-99-000-999 to 5th & 6th cent gas tax 112-541-1-00-18- 620-533. Estimated projects exceed actual completion.
LAWS & LEGISLATION
Commr. Windram questioned if Mr. Don Smalt, Administrative Services Director, had received any figures in regards to revenue from other sources. Mr. Smalt stated he had most of the local revenue figured out, and estimates on cash carry forward. He stated he has not received certification on the ad valorem taxes and the sales tax. He further stated he should have the estimates from the Department of Revenue by the next Budget Workshop, June 17, 1982.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 11:30 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 CLOSINGS - PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE
PETITION #289 - Portion of Julia Street
No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board granted permission to advertise to vacate a portion of Julia Street between Block 56 and 57, vacate Lots 5 and 6 Block 57, and Lots 4 and 5 Block 56, according to the Plat of Astor as recorded in Plat Book 2, page 12, Public Records of Lake County, Florida, for Otis M. Lee, as per Petition No. 289.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Mr. Jerry Sexton, Planning & Zoning Coordinator, addressed the Board regarding the request for approval on the master plan for Lakeview Terrace Christian Retirement Center. He stated under the Zoning Ordinance, the plan is required to be recorded. He stated the initial problem with the existing units was the drainage. He further stated one of the conditions of the CUP was for the existing drainage problems to be corrected and stated the project has been completed. He explained any further drainage will be checked when building permits are applied for. He further stated there will be two entrances onto S.R. 42 and one entrance at the end of the property.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, signature authorization was given for the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the master plan on Lakeview Terrace Christian Retirement Center.
ROAD CLOSINGS - PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE
Petition #290 - Roadway/Lane & Jackson's Subdivision
No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board granted permission to advertise to vacate a 30 foot portion of roadway located west of S. R. 19 and east of the Seaboard Coastline Railroad between Lots 37 and 39, Lane and Jackson's Subdivision recorded in Plat Book 7, Page 52, Public Records of Lake County, Florida, for James B. Coursey, as per petition #290.
PETITION #291 - Various 33 Foot Road Reservations
No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board granted permission to advertise to vacate various 33 foot road reservations all located in Sections 21 and 22, Township 24 South, Range 25 East for National Oil and Gas, Inc., by William A. Zeiher, Esquire, as per petition #291.
SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board accepted Brendenwood Subdivision, 1st Addition plat for recording and accepted the Performance Bond in the amount of $24,067.00.
ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved final payment on Project #2-82, County Wide Resurfacing to Adams Construction Company in the amount of $462,069.57 (Revenue Sharing).
BUDGET TRANSFERS
Commr. Smoak informed Mr. Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, of action taken earlier regarding the budget transfer of $300,000 from Contingency to the 5th and 6th cent gas tax account in the Road & Bridge fund. Mr. Willett recommended that the Board not take the funds from Contingency but go through the amending budget process. Mr. Watkins, Clerk, and Mr. Don Smalt, Administrative Services Director, were present to discuss the transfer of funds.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved to reconsider the action taken earlier on the Road & Bridge Budget Transfer. Mr. Willett stated he would like to see the Contingency fund kept for unforeseen emergencies.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved to go through advertising proceedings to amend the 5th & 6th cent gas tax account in the Road & Bridge Fund from $1.9 million to $2.4 million.
ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved partial payment on Project #7-82, #3-1040 Lakeshore Drive Widen and Resurface Design Build Construction to Leecon, Inc., in the amount of $76,662.00 (Revenue Sharing).
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved partial payment on Project #8-82, #5-7991 Maggie Jones Road Design Build Construction to Hewitt Contracting Company, Inc., in the amount of $41,735.34 (Revenue Sharing).
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved partial payment on S.R. 42 to Martin Paving Company, in the amount of $63,366.97 (Secondary Funding).
PUBLIC WORKS/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved execution of the Maintenance Transfer Agreement with Seaboard Coast Line Railroad Company and the Department of Transportation on C-565.
BIDS/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board authorized Norma Showley, Purchasing Agent, to seal bid for the purchase of a rubber-tired tractor and a flail mower.
PUBLIC WORKS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved to purchase a Reader Printer in the amount of $4,520.65.
SPEED LIMITS/RESOLUTIONS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved posting a 25 MPH speed limit on Vine Street #4-4386B.
SIGNS/RESOLUTIONS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved to reduce the 45 MPH speed limit on C-448A going through Lake Jem to 35 MPH because of truck traffic.
DEEDS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the following right-of- way deeds for recording:
Youngs Road #2-4006
a. Clarence Welling and Wilma Welling, his wife
b. Henry L. Holder and Glenda L. Holder, his wife
c. Jack Welling
d. Wendell G. Cook
e. William D. Correll and Jewel1 Correll, his wife
f. Arthur R. Ullian
g. Helen M. Feagle
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the following right-of- way deeds for recording:
Altoona Road #5-8272 and #5-8273
a. First Baptist Church of Altoona
b. Anne W. Rohe
c. Constance M. Austin
d. Ruth M. Sasser
e. Guy T. Howell
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the following right-of-way deed for recording:
Radio Road #l-5433
a. General Growth Properties, by Stanley Richards, President
ROADS/COUNTY, STATE
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved release of the following road reservations from the Department of Transportation contained in the following deed numbers:
04-21684, All but 30 feet from the centerline of Vine
Street (Department has letter of
recommendation from the City of Leesburg.)
#1194, All but 40 feet from the centerline of Kentucky Street and 40 feet from the centerline of Sinclair Avenue.
(Department has letter of recommendation from the City of Tavares.)
#1219, All but 33 feet from the centerline of C-565.
#1235, All but 33 feet fron the centerline of C-565.
#1251, All but 33 feet fron the centerline of Ranch Road #3-2854.
#1500, All but 20 feet from the centerline of Grant Avenue and 25 feet from the centerline of Rhodes Avenue. (Department has letter of recommendation from Mt. Dora.)
#2372, All but 25 feet from the centerline of Brassie Drive #4-4078A.
#2505, All but 50 feet from the centerline of Griffin Avenue #1-7807 and 33 feet from the centerline of Fifth Street.
COURTS-JUDGES/COMMITTEES
Mr. Howard "Skip" Babb, Public Defender, addressed the Board to discuss the money that can be received by Lake County from the State, effective July 1, 1982, in regards to attorney conflict cases. He stated he needed someone from the Board or a representative to serve on the Circuit Conflict Committee. He further stated the Committee would be composed of seven members Judge Aulls, Chief Judge; Mr. Babb, Public Defender; and one representative from each of the five (5) counties in the circuit.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board appointed Commr. Carson, Chairman, to serve on the Circuit Conflict Committee.
PUBLIC WORKS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
Mr. Mike Willett, Development and Public Works Director, informed the Board that Norma Showley, Purchasing Agent, has indicated it is too late to bid for cars and would like permission for the purchasing department to buy from the lot.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase, from the lot, a new mid-size, four-door station wagon to replace a 1976 Plymouth for the Public Works Department.
BONDS - MOBILE HOME RENEWALS/CANCELLATIONS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved renewal of the following mobile home bond:
Arnold Lawrence - Lake Seneca Area - District #5.
The motion also included cancellation of the mobile home bond for Ralph Braswell in that the construction of his conventional dwelling unit has been completed and has removed the mobile home from the property.
PUBLIC WORKS
Discussion occurred regarding the ninth-cent gas tax/Transportation Committee. Mr. Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, informed the Board three cities have responded regarding their opinion of the ninth-cent gas tax. He stated two of the cities (Eustis and Montverde) that responded are against placing it on the ballot and one (Mt. Dora) was for placing the ninth-cent gas tax on the ballot. He further stated the City of Leesburg had also indicated they were against placing it on the ballot.
Mr. Willett stated his department was working with the cities to set up an inter-county transportation committee to discuss common transportation problems.
Commr. Smoak questioned the reasons the cities gave for not placing it on the ballot. Mr. Willett stated the only reason given was that it was bad timing.
Mr. Sanford Minkoff, County Attorney's Office, stated another factor to consider, in references to taxes, would be the additional one cent sales tax.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved not to consider placing the sixth-cent sales tax (additional one cent) on the ballot.
Discussion continued regarding the ninth-cent gas tax. The Board directed Mr. Willett to place the ninth-cent gas tax on his agenda for July 6, 1982, for further discussion.
LANDFILLS
Mr. Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, presented the Board with the Landfill Six Month Report, October through March, 1982, for the Board's review.
LANDFILLS
Mr. Willett, Development & Public Works Director, informed the Board the department was having trouble with the 405 dragline at the Astatula Landfill. He informed the Board the machine was taken to Lakeland for repairs. He stated the estimate to repair the running gear of the machine was $24,790.00.
He stated the Company has a proposal for a 77-78 Koehring 405 model with approximately 3400 hours with a list price of $69,900.00. He stated the Company was offering a trade-in of $lO,OOO.OO for the County's Koehring 405, which would make a net of $59,900.00. He further stated they will take cash discount of $5,000.00 if the County does not want to trade in their Koehring.
Commr . Smoak suggested the Purchasing Department and Mr. Benedum research competitive machines.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board declared an emergency situation regarding the dragline at the Astatula Landfill and authorized the Public Works Department to offer W. W. Williams an offer of $50,000.00 (including trade in on County dragline) on the purchase of a used Koehring 405 dragline, subject to acceptable warranty.
Commr , Smoak stated he approved the expenditure but that he had concerns with declaring the situation an emergency.
MUNICIPALITIES/PUBLIC WORKS
Mr. Mike Willett, Development & Public Works Director, informed the Board he had a request from the School Board to install a flashing caution light at the intersection of Kentucky Avenue and West Ocala Street in Umatilla.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to send a Resolution to DOT to conduct a study for a flashing caution light at the intersection of Kentucky Avenue and West Ocala Street in Umatilla.
PUBLIC WORKS
Commr. Carson instructed Mr. Willett, Development & Public Works Director, to check the roads in the subdivision off of Morningside Drive, closest to Radio Station Road.
SUBDIVISIONS/PLATS
Mr. Sanford Minkoff, County Attorney's Office, reported to the Board on the Royal Trails Partial Plat, Unit #l. Be stated it was recorded in May, 1976. He further stated the tapes of that meeting are misplaced and there is no record in the minutes of that date showing the replat being approved. Be recommended the Board approve the replat retroactive to May, 1976.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board approved Royal Trails Partial Plat, Unit #l retroactive to May 11, 1976. The plat is recorded in Plat Book 23, Pages 9 and 10.
Commr. Burhans voted "NO".
COMMUNICATIONS
Commr. Carson informed the Board he had received an invitation for the Board from the Kiwanis Club to attend the dedication of Rogers Park, Sunday, June 27, 1982.
MOSQUITO CONTROL/COUNTY EMPLOYEES
Mr. Glenn Timmons, Personnel Director, addressed the Board regarding a request from Mr. Phil Yoder, Mosquito Control, that the position of Spray Boat Operator and Applicator be reclassified to Acting Assistant to the Director of Mosquito/Aquatic Weed Control. Mr. Timmons presented the Board with the job description for the position. Mr. Timmons informed the Board that Mr. Eric Cotsenmoyer currently is in the position of the Spray Boat Operator and Applicator.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the recommendation as outlined by Mr. Timmons, Personnel Director, to reclassify the Spray Boat Operator and Applicator position to Acting Assistant to the Director of Mosquito/Aquatic Weed Control and placing Mr. Eric Cotsenmoyer into that position.
Commr. Smoak informed the Board Mr. Yoder, Mosquito Control
Director, approved of the reclassification. He further stated he had checked with Pollution Control and Water Authority to see if the position inter-relates with the other two functions and they were also in agreement.
COMMITTEES/APPOINTMENTS/WATER AUTHORITY
Commr. Carson appointed the following to the study committee to study Water Authority and water matters:
Mr. Joe Knowles - Oklawaha River Basin Board
Mrs. Bobbie Joy Morgan - Water Authority
Mr. Charlie Russ - Soil & Water Conservation Supervisor
Commr. Smoak - County Commissioner
Mr. Mike Willett - Development & Public Works Director
Mr. Ted Wicks - Pollution Control
Mr. Will Davis - Upper Palatlakaha River Basin Study
He further stated Mr. Knowles would serve as Chairman to the committee.
Discussion occurred regarding contacting the Legislators and request that they appoint a representative to serve on the committee.
Commr. Carson stated he would check with the Legislative Delegation to see if they would like to be represented on the committee.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 4:30 P.M.
James R. Carson, Jr., Chairman
James C. Watkins, Clerk
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