General Revenue

Revenue Sharing

Mosquito Control

Aquatic Weed

Northeast Hospital

Northwest Ambulance

Private Industry Council

Landfills

Special Assessments

Fine & Forfeiture

County Transportation Trust

Law Library

Fish Conservation

Northeast Ambulance

Section 8

Certificate of Indebtedness

Countywide Library The motion also included payment for the following Indigents:

Mrs. Carolyn Embree for Kathryn Strickland - $5O/February

Don Martin for Kenneth Perry - $5O/February

James Bosier for Robin Harrison - $50/February

Ida Ryals for Sandra Taylor - $50/February

Cecil Bodiford for Bobby Smallwood - $5O/February

Sam Moreno for Jeanine A. Fisher - $5O/February

COURTS-JUDGES

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the Satisfaction of Judgment for Douglas Story Lamons, Juvenile, and Hoyt and Delores Lamons, Parents, in the amount of $150.00, Case #80-1065-CJ-A-01.

ASSESSMENTS

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the Chairman and Clerk to sign the following Satisfaction of Assessment Liens:

Hilltop Subdivision Unit II

Milton & Edith Welder $ 617.81

Peninsular Fla. Dist. Council

Assembilies of God, Inc. 2,528.55

Lucille B. Beckom Clapp 1,011.42

Lucille B Beckom Clapp 790.17

Silver Lake Estates/Golfview Subdivision

Claire B. & Frank J. Cipris, Jr. $ 654.00

Charles A. & Charlotte B. Davidson 654.00

Crest Haven Addition Subdivision

David M. Wishneski $ 642.40

David M. Wishneski 642.40

Walter M. & Anna Majeski 642.40

Walter M. & Anna Majeski 321.20

Priscilla H. & Gerald C. Waldren 642.40

Priscilla H. & Gerald C. Waldren 895.66

George W. & Evelyn K. French 290.40

George W. & Evelyn K. French 616.00

George W. & Evelyn K. French 616.00

Joanna Shores Subdivision

David A. & Mary K. Rice $952.00

David A. & Mary K. Rice 618.80

Robert B. & Mildred L. Hildenbrand 856.80

Carl L. Sarbach 95.20

Carl L. Sarbach 751.22

Freda R. Cuffel 666.40

Harold R. & Nancy M. Long 714.48

Floyd Glen & Dorothy Esther Tuinstra 761.60

Benjamin F. & Margarette E. Mock 928.20

Benjamin F. & Margarette E. Mock 95.20

Samuel M. & Evelyn C. Johansen 571.20

Samuel M. & Evelyn C. Johansen 380.80

Verne W. & Joanna B. Yost 759.98

Verne W. & Joanna B. Yost 357.00

Robert B. & Mildred L. Hildenbrand 904.40

Hazel & James F. Stoneking, Jr. 618.80

Hazel & James F. Stoneking, Jr. 618.80

Hazel & James F. Stoneking, Jr. 618.80

Hazel & James F. Stoneking, Jr. 352.24

Harold H. & Mary P. Williams 666.40

James M. Sheets 666.40

Lucian R. & Alto Mae Whaley, Subject to an 285.60

Agreement for deed in favor of Charles

A. Fagge, Jr. and Mary F. Fagge, his wife.

Lucian R. & Alto Mae Whaley, Subject to an

Agreement for deed in favor of Charles

A. Fagge, Jr. and Mary F. Fagge, his wife. 666.40

Joanna Shores Property Owners' Assn., Inc. 666.40

Joanna Shores Property Owners' Assn., Inc. 666.40

John J. & Ann R. Curley 904.40

John J. & Ann R. Curley 641.65

William & Carolyn Hartley 515.03

Florida Fruitland Park Tropical Homesites

Cynthia Nagy & John Drew $ 560.00

Elizabeth H. Kaps 542.20

Barkave G. Elian 363.05

Della Mary DeJerus 1,314.50

Charlotte Walch 969.74

Charlotte Walch 1,002.48

Barbara J. Strickland & Deborah Jean Martin 972.63

Sorrento Ranchos Penlan Park

William Thompson Trustee $2,511.27

Ravenswood Park Subdivision

Edward & Barbel Martin 266.32

Dora Park Estates

Hans C. & Louise Behnke $ 372.20

Hans C. & Louise Behnke 372.20

Pomerosa Subdivision

Gene Smith $679.59

Gene Smith 679.59

Ocala Forest Campsites #3

John & Patricia Turner $ 182.00

Richard T. & Josephine P. Andrzejewski 455.00

John & Patricia Turner 182.00

John & Patricia Turner 182.00

Silver Lake Park/Oveson

Cecil Eugene & Rowena Latrell Key $ 380.50

Cecil Eugene & Rowena Latrell Key 380.50

Cecil Eugene & Rowena Latrell Key 114.15

Western Shores/Bar-Bell Mobile Home Subdivision

Wilmer Eddy $ 293.69

LAWS & LEGISLATION

Discussion occurred regarding the meet of the Legislative scheduled for February 13, 1985 in the Old Courthouse.

The Board directed Mr. Ford, County Attorney, to discuss with the Delegation the possibility of eliminating the automatic appeal on Homestead Exemption.

Mr. Willett, County Administrator, suggested discussing with the Delegation the possibility of extending the sales tax for criminal justice and jails. He stated that it could be placed on next year's ballot as a referendum.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board endorsed and requested from the Lake County Legislative Delegation support for the extension of the optional one cent sales tax for the construction of jail facilities to be extended for an additional year if approved by voter referendum.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board amended the prior motion that the request not be extended for an additional year, but that it be left on the books to be used at the descretion of counties who are in the position that they need to look at the option.

COMMUNICATIONS/EMERGENCY SERVICES

Discussion occurred regarding the letter from Representative Kelly on the development of an emergency phone system.

St was noted that Mr. Willett, County Administrator, had requested Mr. Stephany, Emergency Services, draft a report on the 911 program.

Commr. Smoak informed the Board that as a part of his campaign for reelection, one of his issues was for a countywide emergency communication system and that he has set as a personal goal, the implementation of a 911-type system.

Commr. Smoak suggested the Board encourage the State Legislators assist Lake County in seeking methods of implementation for a 911 system in Lake County based upon the report by Mr. Stephany. No action was taken at this time.

PUBLIC WORKS

Mr. Ellis Townsend, Westmont Road, addressed the Board and stated that a petition to pave Westmont Road had been circulated among the residents on the road.

ASSESSMENTS/PUBLIC WORKS

Discussion occurred regarding the situation at Ebersole Road and Sorrento Shores Subdivision. Commr. Deems advised the Board that Mrs. Purdy had contacted Mr. Kalmanson to sign a deed that would deed back to the County two feet on each side of Ebersole Road. He stated that Mr. Kalmanson had refused to sign the deeds as he had already given the County 66 feet for the road and did not want to give the County the additional four feet. He stated that there were two options left open to the County:

1 . Condemn the four feet (2 feet on each side).

2 . Put the surface down on the four feet and declare it

as prescriptive.

Commr. Deems stated that Mr. Jel sma, property owner on one side of the road, will not agree to the County upgrading the road until the two foot situation has been resolved. He further stated that if the two feet is deeded back to the County, then Mr. Jelsma will deed the County the necessary land to go around the mucky area further down the road.

Mr. Ford, county Attorney, discussed the problems with

condemnation. He stated that one problem in resolving the situation is that no one can agree where the section line is located.

Commr . Deems stated that he and Mr. Ford, County Attorney,

would go out and look at the road and report back to the Board.

COMMUNICATIONS/EMERGENCY SERVICES

Discussion continued regarding the development of a 911

system.

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to include in their items to be discussed with the Legislative Delegation a request for their assistance in developing an emergency telephone number for Lake County.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/COURTS-JUDGES

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Judge Aulls, Administrative Judge, to purchase office equipment for the Visiting Judge's Chambers at a cost not to exceed $6,000.00 and approved the necessary transfer of funds as recommended by the Building Committee.

ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SHERIFF

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following requests from Noel E. Griffin, Jr., Lake County Sheriff:

1. Monies in the amount of $24.00 for tuition for Gary L. Absher (deputy) to attend a Law Enforcement 40 hour Comparative Compliance Course.

2. Monies in the amount of $9,318.00 from the Lake County Law Enforcement Training Fund for the purpose of purchasing ammunition for qualifying certified personnel.

PUBLIC WORKS

On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to conduct a survey on the streets that lead into the Astor-Astor Park Water Association plant from County Road 445 as requested by the Association.

RESOLUTIONS

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board declared the week of March 10-16, 1985, as National Employ The Older Worker Week.

RECESS & REASSEMBLY

At 11:50 a.m. the Chairman announced the Board would recess for lunch. At 2:00 p.m. the Board reconvened for the remainder of the meeting. Commr. Deems was not present for the afternoon session.

WATER RESOURCES

Commr. Smoak gave a brief synopsis on what had been discussed at the January 15, 1985, Board meeting pertaining to the request of the Clermont Chamber of Commerce to designate the Lake County portion of the Palatlakaha River Basin, including the Clermont Chain-of-Lakes, and Big and Little Creeks to the Lake/Polk County line as Outstanding Florida Waters. He stated that the Board had requested a representative fran the Department of Environmental Regulations be present at today's meeting to answer questions that the Board and audience might have regarding the designation.

Mr. James L. Hulbert, Department of Environmental Regulations, addressed the Board and stated that the Department had received a petition from the Clermont Chamber of Commerce requesting that the Upper Palatlakaha Basin from the southern most headwaters of Big and Little Creeks in the Green Swamp in northeast Polk County through Cherry Lake in south Lake County be designated as an Outstanding Florida Water (OFW). He stated that if it is the desire of the Board, the area of the designation could be expanded. He stated if the Board wanted the whole Basin considered through Lake Harris, a letter of support would be needed by Tallahassee from the Board.

Commr . Windram questioned what effect the designation would have on the area. Mr. Hulbert replied that the designation would not stop development, it only controls certain things that the Department of Environmental Regulations have rules on. He explained that it basically takes the water quality, as of the date the designation is voted on, and makes that the standards for that Basin.

Commr. Smoak stated that the City of Clermont was in the process of expanding their sewage treatment plant and questioned if the City would be affected by the designation. Mr. Hulbert stated that he did not feel the City would be affected by the designation because the plant is supposed to be a self-contained plant.

Commr . Smoak then read a letter from the City of Clermont supporting an application to obtain the designation and further stating that they felt the Lake County Water Authority would be the appropriate agency to petition officially for the designation. He explained that the City passed a motion in May, 1984, supporting a designation be petitioned, but that the County did not receive any notification, by resolution, by letter or by communication, of the action taken. He further stated that the Lake County Water Authority had been notified of the action taken by the City of Clermont.

Mr. Hulbert stated that he felt the headwaters should be included in the designation. It was noted that Lake Lowery was considered as the headwaters for the entire Palatlakaha system. Mr. Charlie Russ, Lake County Water Authority, addressed the Board to question Mr. Hulbert on several concerns:

1. He questioned the expansion of sand mines in the Green Swamp area, either in Lake or Polk, should this designation be approved. Mr. Hulbert responded that he felt it depended on the area. He stated that the Department of Environmental Regulations had a change in their wetland rules. He further stated that if the plants currently exist in the area, DER would have jurisdiction to decide how the sand mines would fit in the designation.

2. Mr. Russ pointed out that the Lake County Water Authority is very active in treating hydrilla and several other aquatic weed problems. He questioned that if the Water Authority ran out of funds to pay for mechanical weed control of hydrilla, would herbicides be allowed. He further questioned that in addition to herbicide treatment, what problems would there be in servicing and doing maintenance work on debris, on flora that has accumulated in the natural waterways fran Cherry Lake northward.

Mr. Hulbert responded that the Department would work with the Water Authority regarding the herbicides. He stated that if the material is floating, there is no approval needed from DER to mechanically remove the material. Be stated that if it is something that is digging up the sediment, then a permit would be needed by DER.

3. Mr. Russ questioned if any pre-conditions could be imposed on the request of the designation; for example, the City of Clermont could expand its sewage treatment plant. Mr. Hulbert stated that Altamonte Springs had requested this and had been denied.

4. Mr. Russ questioned if existing agricultural operations would be grandfathered-in and if future agricultural operations would be protected with a requirement that gives them an alternative to permitting, that may be required, if they have a Forestry Best Management Plan or a Soil & Water Conservation District Plan. Mr. Hulbert replied that the existing agricultural operations would be grandfathered-in. He stated that as far as the future operations, that this item should be brought up for discussion at the workshop. He further stated that pump discharges would not be grandfathered-in.

Commr . Smoak questioned Mr. Russ on the last activity taken by the Executive Committee on the Dalatlakaha Study in the terms of seeking this designation. Mr. Russ replied that the Executive Committee had considered this, along with several other recommendations, which are outlined in the conclusion of the Executive Summary. He stated that the Committee had voted to support all the recommendations.

Mrs. Ruth Ray addressed the Board and stated that she was involved with agriculture in South Lake County. She stated that she felt the headwaters are very much protected at this point without the Outstanding Florida Waters designation. She further stated if there is going to be a designation, then the whole region should be designated.

Mr. Will Davis, Executive Director of Lake County Water Authority, was present to answer any questions the Board might have. Commr. Smoak questioned Mr. Davis on the procedures he had taken to schedule a meeting for the Executive Committee. He further questioned Mr. Davis on how the City of Clennont had initially contacted him regarding their support of the designation. Mr. Davis replied that a Council Member had contacted him by telephone and that notification of the support was never received in writing.

Commr . Smoak informed the Board and audience that he had spoken with every member on the Executive Committee and they indicated that they did not receive any notification from Mr. Davis of the action taken by the City.

Mr. Steve Bohl, Division of Forestry, addressed the Board to discuss the Forestry's Best Management Practices which are used around waterways, stream beds and lakes to make sure the water quality stays high. He questioned what would happen in cypress a reas. Mr. Hulbert stated that he did not know what the effect would be on harvesting cypress and that it should be discussed at the workshop.

Commr. Carson questioned if the designation could be stopped after the workshop. Mr. Hulbert replied that the designation could only be stopped by the withdrawal of the petition by the Clermont Chamber of Commerce.

Commr . Smoak made a motion, seconded by Commr. Windram to confirm action previously taken by the Board on January 15, 1985, and that the County petition the designation beginning with the headwaters of Lake Lowery through and including Cherry Lake in the Palatlakaha Chain.

Commr . Smoak informed the Board and audience why he supported the designation. He stated that there is a tremendous amount of activity in the Green Swamp area that can affect the northern flow of water from sand mining operations. He stated that Lake County has not required the engineering work that would be required under the OFW Designation. Also Lake County does not have the dredge and fill authority that the OFW would give for projects like Minneola Harbor, etc.

Ms. Rosemary Young addressed the Board regarding Commr. Smoak's motion. She stated that the petition submitted by the Clennont Chamber of Commerce did not specifically use the term "Lake Lowery" as the headwaters; therefore she did not feel it should be included the motion.

The Board voted on the motion made by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram which included the headwaters of Lake Lowery as recommended by Mr. Hubert of DER and was carried unanimously.

RECESS & REASSEMBLY

At 2:15 p.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would recess for five (5) minutes. The Board reconvened at 2:20 p.m.

WATER RESOURCES

Mr. Russ, Lake County Water Authority, addressed the Board and requested the Board consider to include the entire river along with the six structures including Lake Harris in the designation.

PUBLIC WORKS/ROAD PROJECTS

Mr. Michael C. Willett, County Administrator, addressed the Board to discuss County Road Policies and the FY 1984-85 Road Projects. He stated that the projects listed on the first page of the FY 1984-85 Road Project list were projects that the Board has already made a commitment, contracts have been signed and on approximately 70% of the projects, asphalt had been put down. He stated that the remainder of the projects were projects that could be deleted.

Mr. Willett then discussed the funds budgeted for road

construction. He stated the following:

Total Budgeted Road Construction Funds - $3,809,543.00

Less Committed County Portion 1,756,245.33

Subtotal $2,053,297.67

Less Proposed County Portion 5,477,470.00

Total - $3,424,172.33

Mr. Willett also discussed the Special Assessment projects approved by the Board, but not accepted as of l-29-85 and Special Assessment Projects Roads accepted under County road policies and roads accepted under Lots of Record Ordinance as of l-29-85.

Mr. Willett discussed his memorandum dated Feb. 4, 1985, on the proposed guidelines for changing the County policy from paying all of the cost to convert clay roads in the County maintenance system to paved road:

A. Require property owner participation on all clay to paved projects on roads presently in the maintenance system.

B. We would recommend a 50/50 cost formula on all projects.

C. It is recommended that projects on the approved road program be done as mandatory assessments.

D. We would recommend that the petition process be utilized for roads that are not on the approved road program.

E. It is also recanmended that criteria for evaluation of clay roads in the maintenance system be established and the Board consider ceasing to maintain roads that do not meet minimum criteria.

In his memorandum, Mr. Willett further stated his concerns

about adopting a new procedure:

A. Increased difficulty in obtaining right-of-way.

B. Increased administrative cost.

C . Inability to double surface treat problem roads.

D. Over a period of years people have been encouraged to donate right-of-way to the County and were told that the County would pave the road at its cost. Therefore, there appears to be, because of these and other commitments, some potential problems in implementing this program.

Mr. Willett further stated in his memorandum that this recommendation would not apply to any new roads pioneered by the County.

Discussion occurred regarding the procedure and costs to the County to condemn right-of-way.

Mr. Thomas, Astor, was present objecting to the paving of Lightfoot Road. He read a petition from six residents in Astor also objecting to the paving of the road.

Commr . Burhans then read a letter submitted by Mrs. Ann Anderson requesting that her and her husband's name be taken off the petition objecting to the paving of the road and stated that she was in favor of the paving.

Mr. Thomas then read a letter from the Astor Volunteer Fire Department requesting that Alco Road be paved instead of Lightfoot Road. He then submitted approximately 152 petitions from residents of Astor also requesting that Alco Road be paved.

Mr. Willett then explained the road impact fee to Mr. Thomas.

Mr. Charles Reeder, Astor, addressed the Board in favor of

paving Lightfoot Road.

Mr. Michael Stearman, City Manager for the City of Eustis, was present regarding the proposed Eustis bypass. He was requesting that the Eustis bypass be included in the Road Program list. He also gave a brief summary on the progress on the project. He informed the Board that they are expecting to get the DER permit at the end of this month and then the bids should be sent and received during March and April. He further stated that after that time, he will cane back to the Board to discuss the actual costs.

Commr. Smoak suggested that discussion of such projects should be postponed until the road impact ordinance has been reviewed and action taken by the Board.

Commr. Smoak also clarified a statement on the amount of acreage that he owns in South Lake County. He stated that he is an owner of record for approximately 470 acres.

Mr. Reeder also informed the Board that he had sent the Board a letter that he would like all members to read.

There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m.

Glenn C. Burhans, Chairman

James C. Watkins, Clerk

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