A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
NOVEMBER 6, 1984
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, November 6, 1984, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board of County Commissioner's Meeting Room, Lake County Courthouse, Tavares, Florida. Commissioners present at the meeting were: Glenn C. Burhans, Chairman; James R. Carson, Jr.; Claude E. Smoak, Jr.: C. A. "Lex" Deems; and Thomas J. Windram. Others present were: James C. Watkins, Clerk; Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; Michael C. Willett, County Administrator; Robert L. Wilson, Finance Director; and Toni M. Austin, Secretary.
The Invocation was given by Commr. Carson and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Smoak.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of October 9, 1984, as submitted.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of October 16, 1984, as submitted.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA
ROADS-COUNTY AND STATE/SIGNS/RESOLUTIONS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved for a 20 m.p.h. sign to be placed on Goose Creek Road #5-6039
BIDS/WATER AUTHORITY
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved to bid on Astor/Astor Park Aerial Mapping.
CONTRACTS, LEASES AND AGREEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the appropriate signatures on Lake County's 1985 Radiological Emergency Preparedness Agreement with the State Department of Community Affairs.
LANDFILLS/MUNICIPALITIES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to advertise for professional services for Geohydrology and Monitoring Plans for the Lady Lake and Umatilla Landfills.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/MOSQUITO CONTROL
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Phillip Yoder, Manager of Mosquito Control, to purchase a sprayer at an anticipated cost of $4,936.
PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unani maintenance:
1. Mrs Henry - Linda Court - $420.00
2. Larry Felder - Vero Street - $30.00
3. Mr. Lundin - Williams Street - $50.00
DEEDS/RIGHT-OF-WAYS, ROADS AND EASEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the following Deeds:
1. Martin Ban - Emeralda Island Road, #5-7528
2. George E. and Julie Whitehurst - Emeralda Is
#5-7528
3. Getford Farm II, Inc. - Emeralda Island Road #5-7528
4. S. N. Knight, Sr. - Emeralda Island Road, #5-7528
5. Dallas W. and Carolyn S. Storts - Emeralda Island
Road, #5-7528
6. Robert and Mildred A. Vathroder - Lake Ella Road,
#l-6602
7. Garrett W. and Gladys F. Biersborn - County Landfill
Road, #l-6903
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the third payment to Trac Roadbuilders, Inc. for Project No. 9-84, C-50 Minneola in the amount of $142,075.40.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following payments:
Fourth payment to Hewitt Contracting Company for Project No. 8-84 on Emeralda Island Road in the amount of $53,870.85.
Full payment to Hewitt Contracting Company for Project #SA- 5 in Astor Forest Campsites in the amount of $29,794.80.
Final payment to Superior Asphalt Company, Inc. for Project
#SA-23 on Robert D. Road in the amount of $24.430.80.
RIGHT-OF-WAYS, ROADS-EASEMENTS/DEEDS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the following Non- exclusive Easements on Robbins Road:
1 . Bruce P. and Dianne L. Balentine
2 . Elizabeth Snyder
3 . Samuel W. May, Jr.
RESOLUTIONS/ROADS-COUNTY AND STATE/ASSESSMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the following roads into the county maintenance system:
1 . Robert D. Road, #4-4581
2 . Continuation of Hyacenth Road, #5-9787C
3 . Wildhog Road (portion), #5-9788-G
4 . Acorn Road, #5-9788-H
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/POLLUTION CONTROL
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Paulette Muller, Pollution Control Director, to attend the Wetlands Seminar in Orlando on November 14, 1984, at an anticipated cost of $56.00.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/EMERGENCY SERVICES
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Marcia Madison, Emergency Management Department, to attend the Radiological Monitor Instructor Course sponsored by the State Division of Emergency Management in St. Petersburg on December 3 to December 6, 1984, at an anticipated cost of $300.00. (Cost will be reimbursed to the County by FEMA.)
BONDS/SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the maintenance bonds in the amount of $2,300.00 and accepted Woody Court, #1-4020, in the Woody Acres Subdivision (first addition), into the County main- enance system.
Included in the motion the Board approved to release the Irrevocable Letter of Credit in the amount of $100,963.50, accepted an Irrevocable Letter of Credit for maintenance in the amount of.$9,180.00, and accepted Leslie Lane, #4-6589, in the Evergreen Subdivision into the County maintenance system.
SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the P. W. Bryan Subdivision plat.
BONDS - MOBILE HOME
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and
carried unanimously, the Board approved the following requests to live in a mobile home on the same piece of property on which their conventional dwelling unit is being built, subject to the proper bonds being posted and with the stipulation that the mobile homes will be removed upon completion of the conventional dwelling unit or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners:
1. Michael B. Fashaw - Eustis Area - District 1
2. Harland Fogle, Jr. - Whitehair Bridge Area - District 5
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and
carried unanimously, the Board approved the cancellation of the
following mobile home bonds:
1. Grace C. Parker
2. F. Woodie Van, III.
STATE AGENCIES
Mr. Terrill Davis, Florida Division of Forestry, appeared before the Board and introduced to the members, Mr. Steve Bohl, the new County Forester with the Lake County Division of Forestry.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Mr. Dan Kotulla, Director of Planning, appeared before the Board to discuss the draft report of the study of the current boundaries of the Regional Planning Councils from the Office of the Governor. He stated that as a result of the summary, there were recommendations to change the current boundaries, and the Governor was soliciting any comments regarding this study.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to have a letter drafted to the Regional Planning Council expressing the Board's feelings of having the current boundaries remain the same.
OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Mr. Michael C. Willett, County Administrator, addressed the Board regarding the Astor Boat Ramp. He stated that he had received a recommendation from Mr. Tworoger which could be cancelled by either party upon due notice. Mr. Willett stated that he would meeting with him on Thursday to discuss the license that he is recommending. Mr. Willett stated that after the public hearing be was held, he would report back to the Board on the first Tuesday of December, the day Mr. Tworoger's rezoning request would be heard.
FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS/CONTRACTS, LEASES AND AGREEMENTS
Mr. Michael C. Willett, County Administrator, discussed the computer work for the fire structure tax. He stated that the Board needed to decide what is going to be taxed by December 31, 1984, and by February 15, 1985, the Board needed to decide on which parcels the tax will be applied.
Mr. Willett recommended that the priorities be placed on No. I. Residential and No. II. Institutional, Commercial and Industrial of the structure tax fee schedule, and that there would be no problem meeting the time frame.
Discussion occurred regarding ancillary structures.
Commr. Smoak stated that substantially, No. I. Residential, and NO. II. Institutional, Commercial and Industrial, would be easier to proceed with, and then phase in Nos. III., IV., and V. of the structure tax fee schedule.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the contract between the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, Ed Havill, Property Appraiser and Diversified Government Systems, Inc. to have the computer capability for all five areas of the structure tax fee schedule, but right now have Nos. I., II., and III. implemented to the point that they can be assessed in the 1985 tax year.
Discussion occurred regarding the taxing of rental mobile home parks where space is rented. Commr. Smoak suggested that Mr. Willett research and work with Mr. George Ludwig, Diversified Government Systems, Inc., and Ed Havill, Property Appraiser, in determining a formula for taxing.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board requested that the County
Administrator, as expeditiously as possible, cane back with a fair and equitable approach, working with Mr. Havill's Office and Mr. Ludwig addressing the residential structures in rental mobile home parks.
ELECTIONS/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Commr . Smoak informed the Board that he had met with the Astor/Astor Park Volunteer Fire Deparment, and that they are requesting that they be considered for a referendum on fire
protection.
Commr . Smoak questioned, if the Board would be in agreement, should the residents petition the County to hold a special election for that purpose.
It was noted that in the Astor area 101 persons voted for the fire referendum and 133 against.
ASSESSMENTS/BIDS
Commr. Burhans announced that the time had arrived for the
public hearing on Special Assessment #32, Florida Fruit-land Park
Tropical Homesites.
Mr. Willett, County Administrator, informed the Board that Paquette Paving Company had submitted the low bid of $25,380.00.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the assessment roll for Special Assessment #32, Florida Fruitland Park Tropical Homesites, and awarded the low bid to Paquette Paving Company in the amount of $25,380.00.
Kathy McDonald, Assistant to the Public Works Director, informed the Board that she had discussed with Mrs. Halliday the changing of the name of Lakeshore Drive. Mrs. Halliday stated that she had spoken to several people in the neighborhood, and that they did not object to the idea. Mrs. McDonald requested that a petition be submitted with the reqeust for the change. At this time Mrs. McDonald stated that she would prepare and send a petition to each property owner for signature.
Mr. Fedor appeared before the Board and requested drainage information.
Mr. Willett discussed a request for permission to enter into a change order on the following special assessment project:
Leesburg Blvd. (part) and Marguerite Avenue (part) in the Florida Fruitland Park Tropical Homesites.
It was the feeling of the Board to deny this request.
ROAD PROJECTS
Mrs. Inez Purdy appeared before the Board to discuss the paving of Ebersole Road. At this time she stated there are three buses, one being a handicapped bus, that travel on the road three times a day. She stated the paving equipment was already in the
area due to another road project.
Commr . Deems suggested the road be surfaced or double- reated to the area that is now being used as a road and disregard property lines. He stated that Mr. Jelsma has not agreed to proceed with this suggestion. Commr. Deems requested that he be given another week or so to consult with Mr. Jelsma.
CONTRACTS, LEASES AND AGREEMENTS/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE
DEPARTMENTS/MUNICIPALITIES
Commr. Smoak informed the Board that he had met with the Safety Committee in Mount Dora regarding the interlocal agreements providing fire protection. He stated that he has received a positive response from Mount Dora, Clermont, and Eustis, but has not yet been to Tavares, Groveland, Fruitland Park and Leesburg.
COMMITTEES/ORDINANCES
Commr . Smoak stated that the Road Impact Fee Ordinance has been drafted and presented to the County. He stated that he would be meeting with the Impact Fee Committee and will then bring back a formal recommendation to the Board within the next month.
ROADS-COUNTY AND STATE/RESOLUTIONS
Commr . Smoak informed the Board that he has received a considerable amount of requests for a doubleline no passing zone at the entrance of Mid-Florida Lakes.
Mr. Willett, County Administrator, stated that this is a State road, and the request has been forwarded to the State who is working on drainage problems on the road.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved a resolution to be forwarded to the Deparment of Transportation stating the Board's formal request for a no passing zone at the entrance of
Mid Florida Lakes and for the placement of signs.
ASSESSMENTS/BIDS
Commr. Burhans announced that the time had arrived for the public hearing on Special Assessment #33, Silver Lake Park.
Mrs. Deborah Ann Solanick, property owner, appeared before the Board to discuss her assessment. She stated that she was in disagreement with the fact that she is being assessed for the short side of two lots versus using the lot as a whole lot.
Mr. Willett, County Administrator, recommended that the County pick up the additional $707 and only assess her as a corner lot in the amount of $951.25, since the house has been built in the center of the two lots.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the County to pick up the additional $707.35 and assess Deborah Ann Solanick in the amount of $951.25.
Mr. Willett, County Administrator, informed the Board that Lake Contracting Company had submitted the low bid of $13,781.50.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the assessment roll for Special Assessment #33, Silver Lake Park, and awarded the low bid to Lake Contracting Company in the amount of $13,781.50.
FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Commr. Windram informed the Board of a letter he received from the Mount Plymouth Fire Control District requesting the expansion of the District's boundaries.
Kathy McDonald, Assistant to the Public Works Director, stated that the County had met with the Fire Board of Mount Plymouth who requested contracting with the County for fire services. Discussion occurred regarding an area voting down fire protection and later deciding to be reconsidered for the protection.
Commr. Smoak stated that an immediate step would be to set up additional fire districts under control of the Board of County Commissioners with advisory committees making recommendations, and the Board of County Commissioners making the decisions rather than rubber stamping the decisions.
ASSESSMENTS/BIDS
Commr. Burhans announced that the time had arrived for the public hearing on Special Assessment #31, Suburban Shores Sub- division.
Mr. Willett, County Administrator, informed the Board that Paquette Paving Company had submitted the low bid of $19,843.50.
No one in the audience wished to discuss the special assessment with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the assessment roll for Special Assessment #31, Suburban Shores Subdivision, and awarded the low bid to Paquette Paving Company in the amount of $19,843.50.
COMMUNICATIONS/COURTHOUSE/STATE AGENCIES
Commr. Burhans informed the Board of a letter he received from the Department of Education, Division of Blind Services, regarding the design and installation of a snack bar and vending machines in the Courthouse and adjoining building.
Commr. Burhans informed the Board that the Division of Blind Services has an open contract with the County. At this time he requested Mr. Watkins, Clerk, to answer the letter by requesting a proposal.
Mr. Watkins informed the Board that the Division of Blind Services have approached him several times making the same request. He stated at those times it was not economically feasible for the Division of Blind Services to proceed with the request. At this time Mr. Watkins questioned the system established for the revenue.
ROADS-COUNTY AND STATE/DEEDS
Commr. Burhans informed the Board of a letter he received from Mr. Ben S. Burton regarding the road at Emeralda. He stated that he suggested Mr. Burton go through Circuit Court and have the road declared a public easement, and that Mr. Burton disagreed and stated that the County Attorney gave the Board the wrong information.
Chris Ford, County Attorney, stated that the Board does not have the authority to declare the road a public road by prescription, and only the court has that authority. Mr. Ford suggested that Mr. Burton pay the money and go to court for that determination.
COMMUNICATIONS/RESOLUTIONS
Commr. Burhans informed the Board of a letter he received from the Lake Community Action Agency Inc. requesting a resolution to Governor Graham and John DeGrove, Secretary, Department of Community Affairs, requesting immediate emergency funds to support our continued efforts in behalf of the affected workers in Lake County, and the migrant/transit population that may come through this area.
On a motion by Commr. Deans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved for a resolution to be prepared indicating the above as requested by the Lake Community Action Agency, Inc.
Commr . Smoak was not present for the vote.
COMMUNICATIONS/LANDFILLS
Michael Willett, County Administrator, discussed a letter received from Louis R. Bowen, M.D. regarding the sanitary landfill adjacent to his property. Mr. Willett stated that he knew of no reason why the odor would be any worse than it was when Dr. Bowen originally wrote his letter of October 20, 1971. He stated that there is more of a litter problem because of the highrise burial until new permits can be obtained.
Mr. Willett stated that he and Roland Lewis were going to go out and look at what has been done to control the litter in relationship to Dr. Bowen's property.
COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC HEALTH
Commr . Burhans informed the Board of a letter he received from United Way requesting permission to conduct a United Way Campaign with a possible film presentation for the County employees.
Mr. Watkins informed the Board that previously United Way left pamphlets to be distributed along with the county employee's paychecks.
The Board requested that Mr. Watkins, Clerk, respond to the request.
COURTHOUSE/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Mr. Watkins, Clerk, informed the Board of the security action that he had taken regarding the threats received at the Sheriff's Department regarding an explosive scare due to arrests made over the weekend. He stated that an off-duty Sheriff's Department employee was hired for security with the agreement that the Sheriff would be reimbursed for his time to patrol the grounds outside of the Courthouse from 6p.m. to 6a.m. until the threat was lifted. At this time Mr. Watkins requested the Board ratify his actions.
Discussion occurred regarding the reimbursement to the Sheriff's Department for the security. It was the feeling of the Board that the Sheriff should be responsible for the security.
Mr. Watkins suggested that the liaison Commissioner contact the Sheriff to discuss the reimbursement.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved to ratify the actions taken by Mr. Watkins, Clerk, regarding the security and directed the liaison commissioner to contact Sheriff Griffin and discuss the reimbursement of payment for the security guard.
RESOLUTIONS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Roard approved a resolution declaring the week of November 18-24, 1984, as "Farmworkers' Week" in Florida.
CONTRACTS, LEASES AND AGREEMENTS/BIDS
Mr. Watkins, Clerk, discussed a memorandum prepared by Donald W. Smalt, Administrative Services Director, regarding the telephone service maintenance. He stated that the low bid submitted by Mid-Florida Telephone was being recommended.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried, the Board approved the bid of Mid-Florida Telephone as presented in memorandum form by Donald W. Smalt, Administrative Services Director.
Commr. Carson did not vote due to a conflict of interest.
ROAD PROJECTS
Mr. R. Thomas Winn, Transportation Supervisor of the Lake County Schools, appeared before the Board to discuss the paving of Ebersole Road.
Mr. Winn was informed that Commrs. Deems and Windram were working on the request.
BUDGETS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the budget amendments for
1983-1984 as follows:
AMENDED BUDGET
Estimated Revenue and Expenditure
Northeast Hospital District
For the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 1984
(In Accordance with Section 129.06(2)(D) Florida Statutes)
Estimated Revenue Budget Amended Budget
311.100 Ad Valorem Taxes-Current 892,583 914,720
311.200 Ad Valorem Taxes-Delinquent 100 982
361.100 Interest Incl Profit on Invest 10,000 12,000
361.320 Tax Collector-Interest 700 2,000
386.610 Excess Fees-Tax Collector 0 0
389.133 Dues From Other Governments
399.998 Less 5% Estimated Receipts (45,1609) (46,485)
858,214 883,217
Estimated Expenditures Budget Amended Budget
Northeast Hospital District
121-561-1-00-01-160-814
Other Grants and Aids 811,670 847,035
121-586-1-00-01-900-932
Transfer Property Appraiser 19,573 18,868
121-586-1-00-01-900-933
Tax Collector 26,971 17,314
858,214 883,217
AMENDED BUDGET
Estimated Revenue and Expenditure
Law Enforcement Trust Fund
For the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 1984
(In Accordance with Section 129.06(2)(D) Florida Statutes)
Estimated Revenue Budget Amended Budget
351.200 Confiscated Property 0 3,250
361.100 Interest, Inc Profit on Inv 1,000 3,000
389.999 Fund Balance - Begin of Year 8,000 33,188
399.998 Less 5% Estimated Receipts ( 50) ( 150)
8,950 39,288
Estimated Expenditures Budget Amended
Budget
133-521-1-00-21-000-312
Legal Services 0 547
133-521-1-00-21-000-490
Other Current Chgs & Oblig 0 4,000
133-521-1-00-21-000-520
Operating Supplies 8,950 20,000
133-521-1-00-21-000-640
Machinery and Equipment 00000 14,741
8,950 39,288
AMENDED BUDGET
Estimated Revenue and Expenditure
Boating Improvement Fund
For the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 1984
(In Accordance With Section 129.06(2)(d) Florida Statutes)
Estimated Revenue Budget Amended Budget
389.999 Fund Balance - Begin of Year 0 288
399.998 Less 5% Estimated Receipts 0 0
0 288
Estimated Expenditures Budget Amended Budget
131-581-1-00-01-800-910
Transfers to Other Funds 0 288
BONDS - CONTRACTOR
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following contractor bonds:
New
239-85 L.B.J. Contractors, (Remodeling & Building)
523-85 Terry T. Stephenson d/b/a Stephenson Mobile Home Service, (Mobile Home Set Up Service)
554-85 Willie J. Adams (Masonry)
662-85 George Clark (Plastering)
1183-85 David L. DeLancett (Mobile Home Contractor)
1394-85 Jimmie D. Stewart (Electric)
1428-85 Robert Thomas Key d/b/a Key Electric (Electrical)
1483-85 Rita Henry Hodge (Carpentry for construction)
1597-85 Earl J. Kerby d/b/a Heritage Construction
1704-85 Elmer L. Johnson d/b/a Tropic Painter (Painting)
1818-85 James W. Dorris & Allied Heating & Cooling Services, Inc. (Heating and Air Conditioning)
1913-85 Ronald Evans (Carpentry)
1918-85 Tropic Homes, Inc. (General Contractor)
1943-85 Robert J. Zahradnick (General Developer)
2016-85 Paul Myers, Jr. (Residential)
2026-85 H. Lamar Dixon d/b/a Dixon Plumbing (Plumbing)
4173-85 Rebecca Lanier (Residential Class C)
4178-85 James F. Urmson (Building Contractor)
4179-85 Mose Perkins of Sanford, Florida (Masonry)
4180-85 Paul F. Davis (Class C. Residential Builder)
4181-85 Glen D. Neal, Southeastern Electrical Contractors, Inc.
(Electrical Contractor)
4182-85 Robert E. Greer (Electrical)
4186-85 James E. Shepherd, Jr. (Electrical)
Cancellations
425 William F. Jackson
624 Ronald R. Krueger
662 George Clark
886 S. W. Williams, Williams Steel Industries, Inc.
1393 Daniel R. Brush
1394 Jimmie D. Stewart
1453 John Slater Custom Homes
1971 Michael B. Noplis
1977 Patrick Coffey d/b/a Leesburg Drywall
3026 Tony Rush d/b/a Tony's Roofing
3034 Ron Huffstetler d/b/a Ronco of Ocala
3073 Douglas W. Guice and James E. Guice
3099 W. W. Jones, Inc., Carolyn S. & Wallace W. Jones
4039 Robert E. Spolarich
4108 Neville Lynn Harden
LICENSES AND PERMITS
On a motion by Commr. Deans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following gun permits and bonds:
New Renewals
Mark Joseph O'Keefe Harvey E. Morse
Ted R. Messer Rexanne R. Stokes
Algernon George Hudson William K. Stokes
Herbert Gordon Seegers George A. Simpson
The Board directed the Clerk to send a letter to Mr. D. P. Wilder requesting him to explain the inconsistency of his application and the report from the Sheriff's Department.
BONDS/COMMISSIONS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized signatures on the Public Official Bonds for Commr. Burhans and Commr. Carson.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT/PUBLIC HEALTH
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized signatures on the Petition for Admission to A. G. Holley State Hospital for Grant Whitney.
COURTS-JUDGES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized signatures on the Satisfaction of Judgment in the amount of $150.00 for Case No. 84-264-CJ, Jill Pauline Shryock, Juvenile, and Barbara Jackson, Parent.
ASSESSMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Satisfaction of Assessment Liens:
Sparks Village Subdivision
John C. Brown & Louise H. H/W $453.94
Western Shores
Kenneth Ellis Butler & Betty Lou H/W $536.33
Hilltop Subdivision Unit III
Robert J. Blachley and Jack H. Blachley $578.00
Hilltop Subdivision Unit II
M. C. Ganus, Bobby Stephens, & Louis Fowler,
as Trustees of Lisbon Assembly of God and
their successors in such office M. C. Ganus,
Et Al Trs. $639.39
Church of God 682.02
Charles R. & Martha 0. Halstead 526.40
Joseph Ira & Maxine Lea Libbey 526.40
Forty Eight Estates
Herbert L. & Beverly L. Heath $713.00
Herbert L. & Beverly L. Heath 713.00
William P. & Anna Baeschlin 713.00
Omar W. & Eric Kocurek 682.00
Ester Kocurek 753.18
L. E. Storts 403.00
Robert K. Martin and Karen J. Parzatka 595.20
Frank & Althea A. Bis 861.00
CONTRACTS, LEASES AND AGREEMENTS/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS/ STATE AGENCIES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized signatures on the Leases between the Division of Forestry and the Lake County Board of County Commissioners for Mt. Plymouth Fire Company, Inc. and for Pine Lakes Volunteer Fire Department.
MUNICIPALITIES/RESOLUTIONS
It was the feeling of the Board to approve the request from E. C. Vickers, APC Fireworks Division, for a fireworks display at Mission Inn, Howey-in-the-Hills on November 4, 1984, retroactive to October 22, 1984.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/INDIGENTS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of Warrant #44055 through Warrant #44471 for the following accounts:
General Revenue Fine and Forfeiture
County Transportation Trust Revenue Sharing
Mosquito Control Law Library
Aquatic Weed Fish Conservation
Northwest Ambulance Section 8
Law Enforcement Trust Fund Private Industry Council
Landfills Countywide Library
Special Assessments
Included in the motion was approval of payment for the following indigents:
Marie Smith for Mark Sperry/District l/$50.00
Gussie Ryland for George Black/District 2/$50.00
Sam Moreno for Janifer Jones/District 4/$50.00
Village I Apartments for Edith Mona Owens/District 4/$50.00
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the September Monthly Report, 1984, Lake Community Action Agency, Inc. Included in the motion was acknowledgment of the distribution of Revenue Traffic/Criminal Cases for the following weeks:
October 5, 1984, ($9,602.09) October 12, 1984, ($10,322.98)
October 19, 1984, ($8,112.47) October 26, 1984, ($14,696.66)
COMMITTEES/JAILS
ML-. Watkins stated that at the suggestion of the Jail Task Force Committee, he and Mr. 'Ford went to Ft. Lauderdale to talk with the jail consultant about the Committee's displeasure of quality of the report. He stated that Reynolds, Smith and Hill were willing to hire a consultant of the County's choice, which was Bob Buchanan, to review the report and to give comments. Mr. Watkins informed the Board that he has received correspondence from Reynolds, Smith and Hill indicating that they are in the process of having Mr. Buchanan as a consultant for them to finish the contract.
Mr. Ford informed the Board that Mr. John Dickerson, Architect, is studying the recreation facility for the jail and will be making a recommendation to the Building Committee.
FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Discussion occurred regarding the interpretation of countywide fire protection. At this time the Board directed Mr. Willett to bring the map with the fire district boundaries before the Board this afternoon.
RECESS AND REASSEMBLY
The Board adjourned at 11:55 a.m. for lunch and reconvened at 2:00 p.m.
FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS/PERSONNEL
Mr. Willett, County Administrator, addressed the Board regarding the job description for a Fire Service Coordinator. He recommended that one full-time employee be hired for the new position, who would be a certified fire inspector. The recommended salary range would be $14,300 - $20,000.
It was the feeling of the Board that there should be two separate positions, a fire inspector and a fire coordinator. At this time Mr. Willett read the qualifications for a fire service coordinator, and stated that if he did no inspections, he would be placed in Emergency Services with a salary range of $17,000 -$ 20,000.
It was the feeling of the Board that the salary range was too low to attract the person they wanted for the position.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Ccmmr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the County Administrator and the Personnel Department to prepare specific job descriptions for two indiviuals, one being a fire coordinator with a specific job description relating to and being primarily responsible for coordination of expansion of countywide fire protection in the County and all of those things associated with it, and the second position being a county fire inspector with the primary responsibility of working with inspections of meeting building codes, post building and inspections for certification, and recommending that the individuals be added to the County organizational plan where it is appropriate and at the County Administrator's discretion.
It was the feeling of the Board that because of the time frame involved with Mr. George Ludwig, applicants should be taken immediately for the positions with the salary range being left open, and with the recommendations left at the County Administrator's discretion.
Mr. Wendall Parker, certified fire inspector from Bassville Fire District, appeared before the Board and discussed the inspection process. He stated that he felt the primary job would be the coordinator. He further stated that one man cannot carry out an inspection program for the entire county. Mr. Parker stated that the job as a coordinator is one of public relations as well as inspections, and that he should have a strong personality.
Mr. Charlie Blymyer, Bassville Fire District, appeared before the Board and discussed the responsibilites of a fire coordinator, and stated that he would be glad to help the County in any way possible.
FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Discussion continued regarding the request from the residents in Astor regarding another opportunity to vote for fire protection.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved for a petition of 25% of the registered voters in Precinct One be presented to the Roard requesting an additional ballot on the fire referendum, and that the decision of that election would be valid until the next general election.
CHECKS RECEIVED/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr, Deems and carried unanimously, the Board accepted a check in the amount of $144,319.81 for excess fees from Noel E. Griffin, Jr., Sheriff of Lake County and the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance-Budget and Actual.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 3:20 p.m.
Glenn C.Burhans, Chairman
James C. Watkins, Clerk
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