A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MAY 3, 1983

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, May 3, 1983, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Room , Courthouse, Tavares, Florida. Commissioners present at the meet ing were: Thomas J. Windram, Chairman; Claude E. Smoak, Jr.; C. A. "Lex" Deems; and Glenn C. Burhans. Commr. Carson was not present for the meeting. 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. Deems.

MINUTES

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and

carried unanimously, the Board approved the minutes of April 19,

1983, as submitted.

CETA

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the

Chairman to sign the Interlocal Agreement for the formation of a Joint Private Industry Council with Flagler and Volusia Counties as presented by Mr. James Flowers, CETA Director.

CETA

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the Chair- an to sign the modification to the CETA Vocational Education Non- inancial Agreement as presented by Mr. James Flowers, CETA Director.

PUBLIC WORKS/COUNTY EMPLOYEES/PERSONNEL

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the reclassification of Position #76, Public Works Department, from Equipment Operator II to Equipment Operator III as recommended by Mr. Timmons, Personnel Director.

BUILDING/CODE ENFORCEMENT/COUNTY EMPLOYEES/PERSONNEL

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the organization, positions and classification changes for the Building & Zoning Department as outlined by Memorandum #83-44 and as recommended by Mr. Timmons, Personnel Director.

ANIMAL SHELTER/COUNTY EMPLOYEES

Commr. Smoak questioned Mr. Timmons regarding the method used for overtime pay for employees who work over 40 hours. He stated that it would be necessary for the Animal Shelter to work on the weekends to pick up injured and distressed animals.

Discussion occurred regarding employees taking compensatory time instead of paying overtime pay.

PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA

ROAD PROJECTS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved final payment on Project #7-83, Countywide Resurfacing to Asphalt Pavers, Inc., in the amount of $26,613.00. (Revenue Sharing)

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved partial payment on Project #8-83, #4-4863, Aldrich Street; #4-4864, Bryant Street: #4-4765, Colfax Street; and #4-4865, Belmont Avenue Design Build Construction to Paquette Paving Company, Inc., in the amount of $35,005.54. (Revenue Sharing)

POLLUTION CONTROL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of a Fisher Solid State Recorder for $655.00 and a Mettler PC-220 Top Loading Balance for $1,225.00 (total cost $1,880.00) for Pollution Control.

PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board accepted Oak Avenue from the intersection of Haines Creek Road, #l-5437, south to the intersection of Patterson Street in the Bassville Park area into the County maintenance system as a clay road brought up to standards by the property owners and assigned the following road number:

Oak Avenue, #l-5537

PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following one-time maintenance:

1. Lakeside Drive for Raymond Ross for a total cost of

$30.00.

2. Lake Junietta Drive, Azalea Place, and Palm Avenue for

Gus Goings for a total cost of $50.00.

BIDS/PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried, the Board awarded the bid for a diesel type motor grader to De Wind Machinery Company for a Fiat-Allis FG-75 motor grader, total bid of $64,105.00.

Commr. Burhans voted "No".

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board awarded the bid for an articulated front end loader to De Wind Machinery Company for a Fiat-Allis FR-15, total bid of $80,928.00.

Commr. Burhans voted "No".

BIDS/ROAD PROJECTS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board awarded the bid for Project #13- 83, C-48 Widening and Resurfacing Design Build Construction to Trac Roadbuilders (Leecon, Inc.) in the amount of $335,140.15.

DEEDS/RIGHT-OF-WAYS, ROADS & EASEMEMTS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board accepted a Drainage Easement on Boys Ranch Road, #5-8572 from Sharon S. Price, Theodore A. Smith, Jr., and Betty Shouse Smith.

PUBLIC WORKS

Mr. William H. Hoover addressed the Board to request

exemption from the requirement to pave a road to connect to a County maintained road on a Lots of Record case. He stated he was requesting that the requirement to pave Sunset Drive be waived as he also has to install a bridge. Mr. Willett recommended that the road be clayed or paved to County standards.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board directed that Mr. Hoover install a bridge or culvert and that Sunset Drive be brought up to County clay road standards from Sunset Drive to the bridge or culvert.

DEEDS/RIGHT-OF-WAYS, ROADS, EASEMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board accepted a Non-Exclusive Easement and Right-of-Way Deed on Haines Street from Camp Moon, Church of God.

OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES/PLANNING

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign on the Project Agreements and authorized the Chairman and the Finance Director to sign on the Grant Payment requests for the Herlong Park Ramp improvements and Wooton Park Ramp improvements.

GRANTS

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign the Community Services Block Grant Program Agreement in the amount of $9,300.00.

POLLUTION CONTROL/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Ted Wicks, Pollution Control Director, to attend the Department of Regulation Water Quality Workshop in Tallahassee, Florida, May 11 and 12, 1983, at an estimated cost of $112.50.

BUILDING DEPARTMENT/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Keith Jones, Building Inspector, to attend the Building Inspection Course in Orlando, Florida, May 16 through 20, 1983, at an estimated cost of $155.00.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PLANNING DEPARTMENT

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Barbara Landwehr, Assistant Planner, to attend a Specialized Transportation

Management Workshop in Tampa, Florida, May 9 through 11, 1983, at an estimated cost of $202.00.

PUBLIC WORKS/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Ben Benedum, Public Works Coordinator, to attend a Computer Workshop in Orlando, Florida, on June 13 and 14, 1983, at an estimated cost of $325.00.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Jerry Sexton, Planning and Zoning Coordinator, to attend the 24th Annual Planning and Zoning Conference in Tampa, Florida on May 4 through 6, 1983, at an estimated cost of $255.00.

LANDFILLS

Mr. Mike Willett, Director of Development & Public Works, addressed the Board to discuss the purchase of the Stokes Grove property next to the Loghouse Landfill. He recommended the Board purchase the Stokes property and expand the landfill.

Mr. Willett explained that they will run out of land at the Loghouse Landfill before a permit from DER can be obtained. He stated that he has spoken with Town & Country regarding placing green boxes at the Landfill and that the County would continue to collect fees. He stated that Town & Country would pick up the refuse at $85.00 per haul.

Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, addressed the Board to discuss entering into condemnation proceedings for the Stokes property. He stated that Mr. Stokes is interested in selling to the County if the property can be condemned. He further stated that by the County condemning the property, Mr. Stokes could transfer it to another like investment and the purchase price would become tax free to Mr. Stokes.

Mr. Ford stated that an appraisal had been done on the ten (10) acres with a purchase price of $87,000.00. He further explained that an alternate appraisal had been made on the basis that the County only obtained two acres a year for the next five (5) years. He stated that the purchase price of the alternate was $72,538.00.

Discussion occurred regarding the LeSage Grove, a 20-acre grove adjoining the Landfill. Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated that the owners have alleged that the County has done some substantial damage to the grove. He recommended the Board consider the possibility of purchasing that piece of property. He stated that the purchase price of that property would be approximately $185,000.00.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved to approach Mr. Stokes, in the purchase of his grove, with the understanding that the condemnation proceedings will be a friendly agreement and that the price of $87,000 as appraised by Mr. Larry King, Appraiser, is agreeable to both parties prior to the condemnation proceedings.

Commr . Windram voted "No" as he felt there should be further discussion on the request before making a final decision.

ASSESSMENTS

At 10:00 a.m. the Chairman announced the time had arrived for the Public Hearing to discuss the Preliminary Assessment Roll and the awarding of the bid for St. Johns Waterfront Estates Special Assessment.

Mrs. Peggy Hatton, Drive NO. 1, addressed the Board regarding the Special Assessment. She questioned what would happen to the drainage problems when the project is started. Mr. Hatton also addressed the Board to discuss the drainage problem. Mr. Ben Benedum, Public Works Coordinator, explained to Mr. & Mrs. Hatton how the water would drain.

The Board directed Mr. Ted Wicks, Pollution Control Director, to go out and look at the situation.

Mr. Dreggers, Loyd Drive , addressed the Board to question if each property would receive a culvert. Mr. Benedum stated that where a swail could not be constructed a culvert would be installed.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Preliminary Assessment Roll for St. Johns Waterfront Estates Special Assessment and awarded the bid to Trac Roadbuilders in the amount of $29,459.00 (a clay road).

BONDS - MOBILE HOME

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

carried unanimously, the Board approved the request of Don and Mildred Tunstau, Sorrento Area, District #4, to live in a mobile home on the same piece of property on which their conventional dwelling is being built, subject to the proper bonds being posting and with the understanding that the mobile home will be removed upon completion of the conventional dwelling unit or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners.

PUBLIC WORKS

Mr. Mike Willett, Director of Development & Public Works, addressed the Board to discuss the four day work week for the Public Works crews.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board adopted the four day work week for the Public Works crews effective May 2, 1983.

REZONING

PUBLIC HEARING CUP #385C-3 Amend CUP Florida Crushed Stone

Mr. Dewey Burnsed, attorney representing the petitioner, addressed the Board and submitted a letter requesting withdrawal of the rezoning request.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the withdrawal of CUP #385C-3 as requested by the Petitioner.

Mr. Don Huntington addressed the Board and questioned if Florida Crushed Stone had any plans of restoration for the damage that has occurred. Mr. Burnsed stated that they do have plans for restoration.

PUBLIC WORKS

Mr. Mike Willett, Director of Development & Public Works, addressed the Board to discuss the request from the Department of Transportation to use 13,000 feet of Lake County's pipe in DeLand. He stated that the County has approximately 11,454.OO feet of pipe that is not in use.

Discussion occurred regarding the flooding problem at a mobile home park in Mascotte. Mr. Ted Wicks, Pollution Control Director, stated that he sent a staff member to investigate the problem.

The Board postponed this request until a report could be obtained from Mr. Wicks regarding the flooding problem in Mascotte.

ASSESSMENTS

Mr. Mike Willett, Director of Development & Public Works, presented the Board with a revised Petition Form for Special Assessments. Mrs. Kathy McDonald, Administrative Assistant, explained that the new form clarified the wording pertaining to corner lots.

CETA/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board upheld action taken by the Chairman and approved for Angela Manuel, CETA Public Information Specialist, to attend meetings as requested by Mr. James Flowers, CETA Director, with the costs to be paid by CETA Administrative Funds.

MUNICIPALITIES/LAWS & LEGISLATION

Commr. Windram read a letter received from the City of Eustis opposing the enactment of the four cents per gallon gasoline tax the Legislature authorized counties to levy. No action was at this time.

LANDFILLS

Discussion continued regarding the purchase of property adjoining the Loghouse Landfill. Mr. Ford, County Attorney, informed the Board that Mr. LeSage was not interested in selling the property and that he would fight any action taken to condemn the property.

Mr. Ford suggested that the Board could get an Order of Taking but it would take approximately a couple of months. He further suggested the Board look at the LeSage Grove as an

alternate site for future reference.

The Board directed Mr. Ford, County Attorney, to contact Mr. LeSage for the possibility of purchasing the property or entering into a friendly condemnation suit.

EMERGENCY SERVICES/COUNTY EMPLOYEES

Commr. Windram read a letter received from the Department of Health & Human Services requesting that Mr. Joe Stephany, Emergency Services, be able to serve as a member of a team to conduct an indepth evaluation of the EMS communication system in Egypt. Commr. Windram stated that he would contact Mr. Robert Lewis, Emergency Services Director, regarding the request received from the Department of Health & Human Services.

EDUCATION/MUNICIPALITIES/PUBLIC WORKS

Commr. Burhans informed the Board he had received a letter from the Paisley Community Association, Inc. regarding the school bus pick-up and turn around. The letter stated that with the school buses turning around in driveways, the passage of time, and the rainy weather, it has become a burden to the Association to keep the driveways in passable condition. Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated he felt the School Board should make a formal request to the Board to install a school bus turn around which could be maintained by the County as it would be a public purpose. Commr. Burhans stated that he would do further research on the request.

PUBLIC WORKS/RIGHT-OF-WAYS, ROADS, EASEMENTS

Commr. Burhans informed the Board he had received a telephone call regarding heavy trucks using a public easement behind Scottish Highlands in District #l. The Board referrred the message to Mr. Ford, County Attorney, for further research.

SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment to Schrank & Associates, Inc., General Contractors, in the amount of $14,066.00 for the conversion of the Juvenile Detention Center to Offices for the Lake County Sheriff's Department.

CLAY PITS

Commr. Burhans informed the Board he had spoken with Mr. Banville regarding the contract Lake County has regarding the clay pit on SR 42. He stated that the Public Works Department was to grade and seed the property but now the pit is washed out.

Commr. Burhans stated that Mr. Willett, Director of Development & Public Works, would be taking care of the erosion problem.

COURTHOUSE

Commr. Smoak reported on the trip that he, Mr. Watkins and Mr. Mike Willett had taken to New Port Richey in Pasco County in regards to a courthouse annex. He stated that tomorrow they would be visiting the courthouse annex in Winter Garden.

He further stated that discussion had taken place regarding a central information location. The Board referred the central information location to Mr. Watkins, Clerk, and Mr. Mike Willett, Director of Development & Public Works, for further research and to report back to the Board with a recommendation.

COURTHOUSE/MUNICIPALITIES

Commr. Smoak informed the Board he had received a letter from the City of Clermont. He stated that the City Council approved to offer the old library building in Clermont to the Board for a courthouse annex. He further stated the Council request a declaration of intent by June 30, 1983, to enable Lake/Sumter Community College (currently using the building) to locate an alternate site for classes. Commr. Smoak stated that he would give a complete report on the possibility of a courthouse annex in South Lake County by the 1st week in June

MUNICIPALITIES/LIBRARIES

Commr. Smoak informed the Board he had received a letter from the City of Eustis requesting the Board pass a Resolution designating the City of Eustis Library as the Central Servicing Unit for the Lake County Library System.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board adopted the Resolution designating the City of Eustis Library as the Central Servicing Unit for the Lake County Library System, subject to satisfactory negotiations with the City of Eustis to provide not only space but to provide the support people and facilities necessary to meet the minimum mandatory requirements of the State for the County Coordinator.

EMERGENCY SERVICES/PUBLIC WORKS/COUNTY EMPLOYEES

Discussion occurred regarding placing the Emergency Services Department under the direction of Mr. Mike Willett, Director of Development & Public Works.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to place the Emergency Services Department under the direction of Mr. Mike Willett, Director of Development & Public Works, subject that all the statutory reyuirements are met. The Board directed Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, to research the statutory requirements.

AGRICULTURE CENTER/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved for three 4-H members and one adult leader to attend the 1983 Citizenship-Washington Focus in Washington D.C., June 17-25, 1983 at an estimated cost of $692.00.

PUBLIC HEALTH/LAWS & LEGISLATION

Discussion occurred regarding the action taken by the Board at their April 12, 1983, meeting approving the legislation transferring Lake County from North Central Florida Health Planning Council to the East Central Florida Health Planning Council.

Commr. Burhans stated that since April 12, 1983, he had received information that the transfer would interfer with the HRS programs and the Mental Health programs. He recommended the Board stay in District III, North Central Florida Health Planning Council.

Mr. Watkins, Clerk, informed the Board that Mr. Bert Lacey, Lake/Sumter Community Mental Health, was concerned with the transfer as it would mean that the district lines would have to be changed and it would cause part of the mental health program to be in one district and the other part of the program in another district.

He further stated that there was a bill introduced by Mrs. Beverly Burnsed to change the administrative district lines of the HRS Districts.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to rescind the action taken on April 12, 1983 and approved a Resolution stating Lake County's preference to remain in the jurisdiction of the North Central Florida Health Planning Council with the exception of the Emergency Medical Services and directed Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, to contact Representative Kelly and Senator Langley of the Board's decision.

RECESS & REASSEMBLY

At 11:56 a.m. the Chairman announced the Board would recess for lunch with each Commissioner lunching individually. The Board reconvened at 2:00 p.m.

BONDS/RESOLUTIONS

Mr. Steve Richey, attorney representing Coggins Trucking, Inc., addressed the Board requesting approval for the issuance of Industrial Revenue Bonds for Coggins Trucking, Inc.

It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the April 19, 1983, edition of the Leesburg/Commercial.

It was noted that two letters had been received from Barnett Bank and Flagship Bank of Lake County in support of Coggins Trucking, Inc.'s request.

Ms. Pat Wheeler, Bond Counsel, was present to answer any questions the Board might have.

Mr. Joe Holmes, Leesburg Area Chamber of Commerce, and Mr. Bill Gregg were also present supporting the request.

There was no one in the audience that wished to speak in opposition of the request.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the Resolution awarding $l,OOO,OOO Industrial Development Revenue Bonds, Series 1983 (Lester Coggins Trucking, Inc. Project) of Lake County, Florida: authorizing execution and delivery of the final forms of the Trust Indenture and Loan Agreement; approving final form of Guaranty and Indemnification Agreement; authorizing all necessary action in connection with the issuance of the bonds.

JAIL/PURCHASING

Mr. Watkins, Clerk, informed the Board that the Jail Task Force had met on April 14, 1983. He stated that the Task Force had approved to apply for Phase II of the Poni Program. He further stated the Committee approved to recommend to the Board for a request for proposal for consultant services in order for a consultant to assist the County with data collection and recommended that in the proposal it would be stated the fee would go toward architectural fees if the same firm was hired for architectural services.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Committee to prepare a request for proposals for consultant services regarding the jail facility.

AMBULANCES-HOSPITALS/BUILDING COMMITTEE

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board referred the memorandum from Don Smalt, Administrative Services Director, regarding equipment for the Medical Examiner's facility to the Building Committee.

AMBULANCES-HOSPITALS/COMMUNICATIONS

Mr. Watkins, Clerk, informed the Board he had received a letter from the Department of Administration, Division of

Retirement, regarding if the Northeast Lake County Hospital District has ever had any employees.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman to write a letter to Mr. Snuggs, Department of Administration informing Mr. Snuggs that the Northeast Lake County Hospital District does not have any employees nor have they in the past.

BONDS - CONTRACTOR

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

New

1524-83 James A. Adams (Residential)

1910-83 John R. Osteen (Residential)

4007-83 Leslie J. Van Alstine (General)

4011-83 Charles J. Padgett, Jr. (Electrical)

4012-83 William T. Dalton, III d/b/a Dalton & Owens Electrical

Service, Inc. (Electrical)

4010-83 David S. Pausch (Residential)

Cancellation

231-67 Charles G. Matthews

LICENSES & PERMITS

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

Renewals - Enrique F. R. Daniel Dana Pincus

Agatha A. McKnight Jerome D. Chaput

Richard J. Summerlin

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of warrants #32270 through #32608 for the following accounts:

General Revenue Fine & Forfeiture

County Transportation Trust Revenue Sharing

Mosquito Control Aquatic Weed

Fish Conservation Northeast Hospital

Northeast Ambulance Northwest Ambulance

Section 8 Law Enforcement Trust Fund

CETA COR Buildings

COR Nursing Home Nursing Home

Landfill County wide Library

INDIGENTS

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

APPROVE: Higley Investment Trust for Deborah Truax - $5O/April

APPROVE: Roy Robbins for Renee Hoppe - $5O/April

BUDGET TRANSFERS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and

carried unanimously, the Board approved the following budget transfers

INTERNAL GOVERNMENTAL TRANSFER

Please Transfer $7,000 from Account 111-599-1-00-99-000-999 Contingency Reserve to Account 111-586-1-00-01-900-935 Trans/Sheriff Deputies/Asstmts. Reason: Sheriff's Insurance approved by Board of County Commissioners 4/19/83.



FAIRGROUNDS

Please transfer $115.00 from Account 001-574-1-00-18-050-495 Advertising to Account 001-574-1-00-18-050-540 Books, Publications and Dues. Reason: Over expended.



AGRICULTURE

Please transfer $570 from Account 001-537-1-00-43-000-120

Regular Salaries to Account 001-537-1-00-43-000-640 Machinery and

Equipment. Reason: To buy two slide projectors.

ASSESSMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the Chair- an and the Clerk to sign the Satisfaction of Assessment Lien for the Farmers Home Administration, Sparks Village Subdivision.

REPORTS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the following reports:

1. Monthly Board Packet from Lake Community Action Agency for March, 1983.



2. Distribution of Revenue, Traffic/Criminal Cases for the weeks ending April 15, 1983, and April 22, 1983.



BONDS/FIRE DISTRICTS-DEPARTMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Public Official Bond for Beverly Sue Armstrong, Paisley Fire District.

FIRE DISTRICTS-DEPARTMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the resignation of Richard Reynolds, Fire Commissioner for the South Lake Fire District and directed that a letter of appreciation be sent to Mr. Reynolds.

BIDS/PURCHASING

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board awarded County Bid #005-83 for Culvert Pipe to Tri-State Culvert for Spiral Culvert Pipe, and Metal Culverts for Riveted Culvert Pipe.

POLLUTION CONTROL/WATER RESOURCES

Mr. Ted Wicks, Pollution Control Director, addressed the Board to discuss the St. Johns River Water Management District Regional Water Resources Assistance Program. He gave a brief explanation on the following three projects which were submitted to the Water Management District for consideration under FY83-84 Resource Assistance Program.

Water Quality Re-Assessment - Upper Oklawaha River Basin

Mr. Wicks stated that the application to the District requests technical assistance from their personnel in dealing with the water quantity, hydrological and water use components of the study. He further stated that no additional financial commitments are required of the County. He explained that based upon the District staff's review, the project was ranked very high and has been recommended for inclusion in ongoing studies and projects.

Astor/Astor Park Surface Water Management Study

Mr. Wicks explained that this project is basically aimed at

providing the County with a good surface water management program to deal with the many drainage problems the Pollution Control Department has encountered in the area. He further stated that this project, based upon the District staff's review, was ranked low in priority. He further stated that there was a possibility of upgrading the ranking if the County were to commit to a cash funding of a portion of the project.

Mr. Wicks stated that he would recommend requesting the Lake County Water Authority and the District participate (each l/3) in the cash contribution.

Mr. Will Davis, Director of Water Authority, informed the Board that the Water Authority Board had expressed a favorable response in participating with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of Mr. Wicks to participate 33 l/3 of the cost required for the mapping subject to the concurrence of the Lake County Water Authority and the St. John's River Water Management District.

Hicks Ditch Basin Surface Water Management Study

Mr. Will Davis, Director of Lake County Water Authority, was present to discuss this project with the Board. Mr. Wicks explained that this study was ranked high priority by the District staff and would be funded unless it is withdrawn by the Authority. He further stated that the project is intended to produce basically the same result as the Astor/Astor Park project.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved to support the Hicks Ditch Basin Surface Water Management Study and approved to petition the Lake County Water Authority to provide the necessary funds and the County commit to provide in-kind services.

POLLUTION CONTROL

Mr. Ted Wicks, Pollution Control Director, addressed the

Board to give a brief report on the septic tank impact study. He stated that the study was under contract from DER under their 208 Water Quality studies. He stated the Department had selected Lake Joanna for the study due to its size and predominately residential growth around the lake. He stated that the residential areas showed poorer water quality. It was noted that Lake Unity (agricultural area) was also selected for the study. He stated that the areas studied were entirely septic tank use. The Board further discussed results from the study.

SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Sheriff Griffin for monies in the amount of $160.00 to pay tuition and fees for C. P. Murphy and J. S. Whelchel, correctional personnel. There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 3:35 p.m.

Thomas J Windram, Chairman

James C. Watkins, Clerk

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