A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MAY 21, 1985
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, May 21, 1985, 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.; C. A. "Lex" Deems; Claude E. Smoak, Jr.; and Thomas J. Windram (arriving at 9:30 a.m.). 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.
Mr. Watkins gave the Invocation 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 May 7, 1985, as corrected.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of May 14, 1985, as amended.
ZONING
Mr. Jerry Sexton, Director of Development, addressed the Board to discuss MP (Planned Industrial) zoning case #49-85-3, Al Besade, Jr., which was heard before the Board May 14, 1985. Mr. Sexton stated that he had received a request from Mr. Besade for an amendment to his MP to include an ingress and egress on an easement which was built by the Department of Transportation.
Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, stated that if the request can be approved by the Development staff, the Board can approve the request without having to go through public hearings. After further discussion Mr. Ford stated that he felt an application would have to be made to amend the MP to allow the entrance of the northeast portion of land.
Discussion occurred regarding a planted vegetative buffer. Mr. Sexton suggested that a berm be established with a planted buffer on top of that. Commr . Smoak withdrew any objections that he might have, provided that the staff recommended it.
At this time the Board concurred with the Development staff for the changes in the MP and the need for public advertisement for the amendment.
ORDINANCES/ZONING
At 9:30 a.m. the Chairman announced that the advertised time had arrived for the public hearing on a proposed Ordinance creating a Public Facilities District. It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the May 1, 1985, and May 14, 1985, editions of the Sentinel Star, Lake Little Sentinel.
Mr. Jerry Sexton, Director of Development, appeared before the Board and stated that the staff feels this type of district is needed because at the present all public facilities are under Conditional Use Permits in the various zoning districts. At this time he discussed some of the problems which have occurred. Mr. Sexton informed the Hoard that day care centers and community base residential facilities were added to the Permitted Uses. He stated that there are no lot size requirements or height limitations or lot width in the proposed district, and would basically go by site plan prior to the rezoning.
Discussion occurred regarding Section 697.16, Height requirements. Commr. Smoak suggested that the building height be restricted to 40 feet unless otherwise waived by the Board of County Commissioners.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved to amend Section 697.16, Height to strike "No maximum requirements" and insert "Building height to be restricted to 40 feet unless otherwise waived by the Board of County Commissioners".
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved to place the following amended Ordinance on the floor for its first and final reading by title only:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ORDINANCE 1971-6, AS AMENDED, BY DELETING SECTIONS 60.160 (e) (i) (j) (k) (m) (s) (t) (v) (bb) (x), 61.15 (d) (h) (i) (j) (k) (1) (m) (n) (o) (p) (q) (r), 61.240 (a) (b) (c) (e) (h) (k) (l), 62.150 (k) (f) (g) (n) (q) (c) (d) 63.260 (h) (i) (e) (g) (e), 67 (b) (e) (d) (e) , 63.150 (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l) , 62.250 (a) (b) (c) (e) (f) (g) (f) (g) (i) (k), 62.340 (b) (i) (a) (c) (d) (e) (g) (h) (i), (b) (c) (d) (e) (g) (h) (i), 64.150 (b) (c) (d) (e) (g) , 645.150 (b ) (c ) (d) (e) (g) (h) (i), 65.150 (b) (c) (d) (h) (i), 66 .160 (c) (d) (f) (g) (h), 665.150 (a) (b) (d) .150 (b) (c) (d) (e) (h) (i) (k), 68.119, THAT PART OF SECTION 68.121 RELATING TO TOURIST INFORMATION CENTERS, 68.160 (e) (g), 69.110 (z) (dd), 69.160 (c), THAT PART OF SECTION 610.110 (g) RELATING TO RAILROAD AND BUS LINE DEPOTS, AIRPORTS, TAXI STANDS (i) (1) (m) (n) (o) (q), 610.160 (c), 611.117 (b) (d) (f), 611.121, 611.122, 611.123, 611.124, 611.125, 611.129, 611.16 (d): BY CREATING A NEW SECTION 697.00 "PFD" (Public Facility District) AS AN ADDITIONAL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE FOR SPECIAL OR SUBSTANTIAL PUBLIC INTEREST USES AND ACTIVITIES: PROVIDING USES, PROVIDING REZONING AND SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS, LOT SIZE, LO'P WIDTH, SETBACKS, HEIGHTS AND SCREENING REQUIRE-MENTS; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE: PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board adopted Ordinance 1985-4, as amended, as read on its first and final reading by title only.
ORDINANCES/ZONING
At 1O:OO a.m. the Chairman announced that the advertised time had arrived for the public hearing on the proposed Ordinance Amending Ordinance 1971-6, Change of House Size. It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the May 1, 1985, and May 14, 1985, editions of the Sentinel Star, Lake Little Sentinel
Mr. Jerry Sexton, Director of Development, appeared before the Board to discuss the proposed Ordinance and the following amendments:
Section I:
Section 62.210 RE - 1,500 square feet
Section 62.310 ER - 1,500 square feet
Section 645.110 R-l-6 - 350 square feet
Section 67.110 (c) RP - 350 square feet
Mr. Sexton discussed existing subdivisions that have been partially developed, and stated that 25% of the lots have been developed in the RE zoning district and 39% developed in the ER zoning district. He further stated that the subdivisions that have deed restrictions are less than the Zoning Department's requirements.
Discussion occurred regarding RV parks and units and the County addressing the needs of the people versus the need for a tax base. Discussion continued regarding the homestead exemption.
Mr. Jim Krouse, Planner with Cardinal Industries, appeared before the Board to comment on the RP districts and the minimum of 350 square feet. He discussed the basic floor plan of the Cardinal Industries' module being 288 sguare feet, which complies with every conceivable code related to building. He discussed the difficulties that will arise should the minimum be placed at 350 square feet, and stressed that people should not be penalized for wanting to live in small units. At this time Mr. Krouse presented the Board with a handout of counties which have eliminated minimum living area requirements for residential units. Mr. Krouse discussed the developments that Cardinal Industries now have in progress.
Mr. Mike Tubbs, Developer, appeared before the Board and discussed todays market for development and the present projects he has under construction.
Ms. Jean Kaminski stated that there is a need for the revision of these square footage limitations.
Commr. Smoak stated that he did not feel that the County could continue to set housing standards by square footage basis, if the market and people are telling us what they can afford. He further stated that he would prefer eliminating all house sizes in Lake County and let the market dictate what to do, and let the standards be set by the people who do the developments in the County and let free enterprise work.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved to amend the proposed Ordinance as follows, with the Board not takinq any action on the other
recommendations in the Ordinance:
Section I:
Section 62.210 RE - 1,500 square feet
Section 62.310 ER - 1,500 square feet
Commr. Smoak voted "no".
On a motion Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and.carried unanimously, the Board approved to place the following Proposed Amended Ordinance on the floor for its first and final reading by title only, noting that all other Sections pertaining to house sizes were deleted with the exception of Section 62.210 and Section 62.310:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ORDINANCE 1971-6, AS AMENDED TO DATE, BY AMENDING SECTIONS 60.110, 61.110, 61.210, 62.110, 62.210, 62.310, 63.110, 63.220, 64.110, 645.110, 65.110, 665.110, 67.110 TO CHANGE THE MINIMUM HOUSE SIZE IN (A) AGRICULTURE, (AR) AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL, (RA) RANCHETTE DISTRICT, (RR) RURAL RESIDENTIAL, (RE) RURAL ESTATES DISTRICT, (ER) ESTATES RESIDENTAL, (R-1-15) RESIDENTIAL ESTATES DISTRICT, (R-1-10) MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, (R-l-7) URBAN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, (R-l-6) RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, (R-l-5) MOBILE OR MIXED RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, (RM) MOBILE HOME RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, (RP) RESIDENTIAL PROFESSIONAL DISTRICT: PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE: PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board adopted Ordinance 1985-5 as amended as read on its first and final reading by title only.
FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS/ZONING
Mr. Mike Tubbs, Developer, Oveido, appeared before the Board to discuss his approved preliminary plans for a development and the recently approved Fire Protection Ordinance. He stated that he is now required to place a fire protection system up front in his plans, which will cost approximately $175,000-$200,000. At this time he discussed the Board waiving the requirement for his 66 lots, or waiving the requirement on the first 25 lots in the development so that he may place dry lines and not carry the cost burden, and place a water system in the next phases.
Mr. Chuck Sowers, Fire Coordinator, addressed the Board on the problem stated by Mr. Tubbs, and indicated that he was not in favor of a dry system giving false hope to the first property owners for fire protection.
Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, stated that this may be the first of many requests, and there may be problems with permitting with St. Johns River Water Management for the larger wells for the fire flow.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request of Mr. Mike Tubbs, as discussed.
GAME AND FRESH WATER FISH COMMISSION
Mr. C. E. Heppberger appeared before the Board to request
the Board's consideration of an offer made by Mr. Ron Slay, President of the Florida Fish Farms, Inc., for cleaning out tanks to buy another 100,000 minnows in the amount of $10,000.
The Board stated that the request would be considered once it was received.
APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/POLLUTION CONTROL
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following reappointments to the Pollution Control Board:
John F. (Jack) Dequine -- Conservation
Philip Conant - ________-_ Industry
William H. Dailey ------- Engineering
COMMUNICATIONS/RESOLUTIONS
Commr. Burhans informed the Board of a letter received from Richard F. Barrett, Governor's Highway Safety Representative, Department of Community Affairs, encouraging the adoption by the County of a resolution/proclamation declaring an "All American Buckle-Up Week".
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved and directed that a resolution be prepared proclaiming May 23-30, 1985, as "All American Buckle-Up Week".
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
BONDS - CONTRACTOR
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the following Contractor Bonds:
New
281-85 James David Shelley, Sr. (Plumbing)
1533-85 Percy Akers d/b/a Akers Painting (Painting1
1972-85 Neal Plumbing
3097-85 Aurelius Pensenti (Electrical)
4264-85 Everett C. Johnson, Jr. (Master Electrician)
4265-85 Aubrey McStay DBA Climate Control (Heating & Cooling, Residential-Commercial)
4266-85 Jeff C. Dearing (Residential Contractor)
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Distribution of Revenue, Traffic/Criminal Cases for the following weeks:
April 19, 1985 ($11,892.68) April 30, 1985 ($17,248.38)
May 3, 1985 ($6,270.87) May 10, 1985 ($10,948.71)
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
COURTS-JUDGES/ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved and authorized signatures on the Satisfaction of Judgment, Case No. 84-192-CJ, Ann Marie Pymer, Juvenile, and Robert and Flo Ann Pymer, Parents, in the amount of $150.00.
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
ASSESSMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved and authorized signatures on the following Satisfaction of Assessment Liens:
Laurel Lea Subdivision
Brent & Marsha Houston $ 617.57
Country Club View Subdivision 1st Addition
Carl Deckert & Olive A. h/w $ 956.70
Florida Fruitland Park Tropical Homesites
Catherine Shepherd $ 336.00
Forest Lake Subdivision
John T. Wood & Glenda B. H/W $ 545.48
Lake View Heights 1st & 2nd Addition
Clement A. Ouelette $ 626.52
Clement A. Ouelette 626.26
Ocala Forest Campsites #3
Homer L. Harris
Alvin C. & Audrey D. Schlenker 469.16
Kenneth & Dorothy Lewis 563.95
Sorrento Ranchos Penlan Park
William H. Brown & Ester I. H/W $4,097.53
Larry Lee Pettis & Nancy Ellen H/W 2,574.18
Carl David Stiner & Patricia Ann H/W 116.84
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/INDIGENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried, the Board approved the payment of Warrant #48570 through Warrant #48830 for the following accounts:
General Revenue Fine & Forfeiture
County Transportation Trust Revenue Sharing
Mosquito Control Law Library
Aquatic Weed Fish Conservation
Northeast Ambulance Northwest Ambulance
Section 8 Private Industry Council
Landfills Countywide Library
Included in the motion was approval of payment for the following indigents:
Alice LeMaster for Carole Kerr/District 1/$5O/May
Chris White for Coleen Evans/District 4/$50/May
Commr . Windram was not present for the vote.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 11:20 a.m. the Board recessed for lunch and reconvened at 2:00 p.m. for the County Administrator's Agenda.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA
ROAD CLOSINGS - Ravenswood Subdivision - Petition #374
No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.
It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the April 23, 1985, and April 30, 1985, editions of the Sentinel Star , Lake Little Sentinel.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved to vacate certain roads and lots in Ravenswood Subdivision, all in Section 17 and Section 20, Township 17S, Range 27E Lake County, Florida, by Kathleen W. Traywick as per Petition No. 374.
Commr . Burhans abstained from voting due to a conflict of interest, and Commr. Windram abstained from voting due to being absent for the discussion.
ROAD CLOSINGS - PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE
PETITION NO. 375 - PORTION OF LUELLA AVENUE
No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board granted permission to advertise for vacation of a portion of Luella Avenue lying North of Lot 1, Block " Y" , South of Lot 8, Block "W" and East of West line of Lakeview Park Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 63 of the Public Records of Lake County, Florida, by John R. Muir as per Petition No. 315.
Petition No 376 - Portion of Gertrude Court
No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board granted permission to advertise the vacation of a portion of Gertrude Court lying East of Block 3 of Lake Gertrude Court Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 10, Page 8 of the Public Records of Lake County; and an unnamed road lying North of Block 3 of Lake Gertrude Court Subdivision, Lake County, Florida, by Michael S. Christensen, W. Glenn Tyre and Jett Riley as per Petition No. 376.
Petition No A 377 - Silver Lake Estates
No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board granted permission to advertise the vacation of a part of Block 50 and Lots 1,2,5,6,7 & 8 of Block 46, Silver Lake Estates as recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 1 & 2 of the Public Records of Lake County, Florida, by H. L. Pringle, Attorney for Rosemary P. & Jack N. Purdum as per Petition No. 377.
Petition No. 378 - Pine Lakes Subdivision
No one present wished to discuss this request with the
Board.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board denied permission to advertise for the vacation of the West 25 feet of Lot 5, Block E, Pine Lakes Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 12, Page 68 of the Public Records of Lake County, Florida, by Richard L. Arthur as per Petition No. 378.
Petition No. 379 - Spencers Addition to Sorrento
No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board granted permission to advertise the vacation of the part of an alley lying between Lots 4,5,6 & Lot 8 Block 2 of Spencers Addition to Sorrento, in Section 30, Township 19S, Range 28E, as recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 27 of the Public Records of Lake County, Florida, by John E. Driggers, DMD, V. Dale Meeks and William E. Baldree as per Petition No. 379.
Petition No. 380 - Hutchinson's Addition
No one present wished to discuss this request with the
Board.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board granted permission to advertise for vacation of an unnamed Street lying South of Lots 4,5,6,7 of Hutchinson's Addition, in Section 16, Township 205, Range 28E, Lake County, Florida, by Yalaha Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. per Petition No. 380.
Petition No. 381 - Portion of Right-of-Way, Forest Place
No one present wished to discuss this request with the
Board.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board granted permission to advertise for vacation of a portion of a 50 foot right-of-way of Mason Road lying North of Lot 1, and South of Lot H, of Forest Place, as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 34 of the Public Records of Lake County, Florida, lying West of Clear Lake Drive, being in Section 6, Township 19S, Range 27E, Lake County, Florida, by G. Russell Bryan as per Petition No. 381.
Petition No. 382 - Sixth Street, Sorrento Avenue
No one present wished to discuss this request with the
Board.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board granted permission to advertise for vacation of Sixth Street lying between the Northern right-of- way of Sorrento Avenue (State Road No. 46) and the Southerly line of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad right-of-way, all as shown on the Plat of Craig's Addition to Sorrento as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 59 of the Public Records of Lake County, Florida, by Lou Tally, Attorney for Pharoah N. Silcox, Jr. as per Petition No. 382.
MUNICIPALITIES/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board denied the request from the City of Umatilla for Lake County to survey Guerrant Park, upon the recommendation of Commr. Burhans.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/MUNICIPALITIES/SIGNS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for the City of Groveland to purchase five (5) stop signs with posts and brackets at a cost of $345.00.
RESOLUTIONS/ROADS-COUNTY AND STATE
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to accept Vermont Avenue #l-7901F located in Orange Blossom Gardens into the County maintenance system.
ROADS-COUNTY AND STATE
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the request to record a maintenance map on a portion of Emeralda Island Road #5-7528 located in Section 16, Township 18, Range 25.
Commr. Windram voted "no".
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROADS-COUNTY AND STATE
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the request to bid to construct Emeralda Island Road #5-7527 from clay to 20' asphaltic concrete surface from Lake Yale Canal north to the existing pavement at an approximate cost of $325,000, as recommended by Commr. Burhans.
Commr. Windram voted "no".
BIDS/COUNTY PROPERTY/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to advertise for bid the following pieces of equipment for the Road and Bridge Department at an estimated cost of $53,600:
1 One ton cab and chassis $11,000
Survey equipment 5,000
1 Four-dr. sedan (r/w agent) 9,000
8 S.W. radios 5,600
Shop equipment 8,000
1 Survey carryall 15,000
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to award Project #10-85 C-561A Resurfacing to Asphalt Pavers, Inc. in the amount of $89,007.45.
DEEDS/RIGHT-OF-WAYS, ROADS-EASEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to accept the following right-of-way deeds on Pruitt Street Ext.
Robert White, Et. Al
Ethel B. Benton
Willie Franklin, Estate
Ella B. Walker, Carolyn E. Bisbee, Roger Bisbee and Shari D. Walker
Ella B. Walker and Carolyn E. Bisbee
Rosa Williams
Lillie Mae Randolph
Morris and Sarah Holiday
DEEDS/ROADS-COUNTY AND STATE
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved to release the following road reservation from the Department of Transportation for the following Murphy Act Deed:
1. #1251 - Release all reservations. (Property South of
Astatula)
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PLANNING DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to establish a $25.00 petty cash fund for the Planning Department.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/EMERGENCY SERVICES
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to purchase five (5) telephones from Mid Florida Telephone in the amount of $1,918.00 for Emergency Services.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BUILDING DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for a salary increase of $600.00 for all Building Inspectors who completed the examination for Certification as Building Inspectors by the Standard Building Code Congress.
BONDS - MOBILE HOME
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to live in a mobile home on the same piece of property on which her conventional dwelling unit is being built, subject to the proper bonds being posted 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:
Eleanor Nation - Lady Lake Area - District #l
FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to utilize the Ferndale Community Building property as a sub-station site for the Astatula Volunteer Fire Department.
COMMUNICATIONS/FIRE DISTRIC'PS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
At this time the Yalaha Volunteer Fire Department extended an invitation to the Board members to attend their ground breaking for a fire station on Saturday, June 1, 1985.
ASSESSMENTS/BIDS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Kathy McDonald, County Administrator's Office, to bid on the Special Assessment project in Bassville Park, which includes Moore, Grant, Washington, and Lee Streets.
AGRICULTURAL CENTER
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and
carried unanimously, the Board postponed the request for tranfer of funds to restore greenhouses at the Agricultural Center to useable condition until recommendations are received from the liaison Commissioner, Mr. Burhans.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 2:45 p.m. the Board recessed for fifteen minutes.
MENTAL HEALTH/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS
Mr. Lonnie Strickland, Director of Health and General Services, appeared before the Board to discuss the District III Alcohol Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Plan. He stated that in reviewing this plan, it was noted that four major issues were being repeated throughout the material as follows:
A. Closure of State Mental Institutions
B. Adult Residential Treatment Services (ARTS)
C. Continuity of Care
D. Increased Funding Needs
Mr. Strickland informed the Board the Mr. Bert Lacey, Lake- Sumter Community Mental Health, has received a Certificate of Need to construct 22 more in-patient psychiatric beds, which would give a 40 bed in-patient psychiatric unit.
At this time Mr. Strickland presented the following recommendations for requirements to be included in the plan:
1. That before any new CON is granted for inpatient psychiatric beds in Lake or Sumter County, the 22 extra beds allocated to Lake Sumter Mental Health be operational and a need demonstrated.
2 . The dollars the State conserves by closing their institutions be used to create and expand services for the deinstitutionalized patients as they return to the community.
Mr. Bert Lacey discussed the qualifications of patients under the Baker Act and long-term and short-term care.
Mr. Strickland informed the Board that the actual Plan will be coming before the Board for approval July 9, 1985.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board took the official position of supporting the recommendations made by Mr. Strickland, regarding the District III Alcohol Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Plan.
Mr. Lacey stated that he would always feel a need and support for a centralized hospital for long-term care.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 3:25 p.m.
GLENN C. BURHANS, CHAIRMAN
JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK
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