A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
NOVEMBER 19, 1985
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular
session on Tuesday, November 19, 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.: Claude E. Smoak, Jr.; Thomas J. Windram; and C. A. "Lex" Deems. Others present were: Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; Michael C. Willett, County Administrator; Katherine A. McDonald, County Administrator's Office; Robert Wilson, Finance Director; and Mary C. Grover, Secretary.
Commr. Carson gave the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Carson.
PUBLIC WORKS/ROADS-COUNTY & STATE/SUBDIVISIONS
Commr. Carson informed the Board he had received a telephone call from Mrs. Barrett of Shademoor Acres Subdivision regarding traffic problems in the subdivision. He stated that people are speeding and taking shortcuts through the subdivision to get to the Lake Square Mall. He further stated that Mrs. Barrett, on behalf of the entire neighborhood, is requesting that speed bumps be installed; "No Thru Traffic" signs be installed; and that the area be patrolled more often by the Sheriff's Department.
Mr. Michael Willett, County Administrator, suggested the possibility of closing the street from Radio Road to Vista Avenue. He stated that he did not think that anyone's access would be cut off by closing that portion of the road.
The Board directed the Public Works Department to place speed bumps on Vista Avenue, Blossom Lane, and Shademoor Drive in Shademoor Acres Subdivision.
COMMISSIONERS
Commr . Smoak questioned when the reorganization of the County Commissioners would take place. The Board directed Mr. Ford, County Attorney, to research the Florida Statutes to see if there is a law requiring the reorganization of the County Commissioners to be done at a certain date.
AMBULANCES-HOSPITAL DISTRICTS/BONDS
Mr. Dan Robuck, representing Leesburg Regional Ambulatory Surgery Center, Inc., addressed the Board requesting permission to advertise for a public hearing to consider the issuance of an Industrial Revenue Bond. He stated that Leesburg Regional Ambulatory Surgery Center, Inc. is a subsidiary of Leesburg Regional Medical Center, Inc.
Commr. Burhans informed the Board that the Health Care Cost Committee has a meeting scheduled for December 9, 1985, and suggested that the request be postponed.
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, recommended that the Board grant permission to advertise for a public hearing to consider an Industrial Revenue Bond. He also suggested that the Health Care Cost Committee meet and make recommendations to the Board regarding the request.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board granted permission to advertise for a public hearing to consider an Industrial Revenue Bond for Leesburg Regional Ambulatory Surgery Center, Inc. and scheduled the public hearing for December 17, 1985, at 10:OO a.m.
Commr . Burhans voted "No".
Commr. Carson declared a conflict of interest and abstained from voting as he is employed by Leesburg Regional Medical Center, Inc.
FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS/ORDINANCES
At this time Commr. Burhans announced that the advertised time had arrived for the public hearing to consider an ordinance amending the Fire District Ordinances to reflect that the members of the Fire Control District Advisory Hoard reside within the district service area rather than the district.
It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the October 30, 1985, and November 12, 1985, editions of The Orlando Sentinel, Lake Little Sentinel.No one present wished to discuss the proposed ordinance with the board.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to place the proposed ordinance on the floor for its first and final reading by title only, described as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING LAKE COUNTY ORDINANCES #79-8, #80-l, #80-2, #80-3, #80-4, AND #80-5 AS AMENDED WHICH ORDINANCES CREATED RESPECTIVELY THE PASCO, MOUNT PLYMOUTH, PAISLEY, NORTHWEST, BASSVILLE, AND SOUTH LAKE FIRE DISTRICTS WITHIN LAKE COUNTY; PROVIDING THAT THE FIRE DISTRICT ORDINANCES BE AMENDED IN SECTION 2.02 TO REFLECT THAT THE MEMBERS OF THE FIRE CONTROL DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD RESIDE WITHIN THE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA RATHER THAN THE DISTRICT: PROVIDING A DEFINITION OF SERVICE AREA; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board adopted Ordinance 1985-23, as read on its first and final reading by title only.
Mr. Larry Lipps, representative for the Northwest Fire District, addressed the Board to discuss amendiny the section of the ordinance pertaining to the Northwest Fire District in that the subdistricts could be expanded into the area of new coverage so that there would be guaranteed representation from the three subdistricts.
It was the feeling of the Board to leave the ordinance as it was adopted.
The Board expressed their appreciation to Mr. Lipps on the excellent job he has been doing while serving the County on the Northwest Fire District.
COMMUNICATIONS/PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Commr . Burhans informed the Board he had received a letter from the State of Florida, Department of Natural Resources, indicating that DNR is not requesting appraisal funds for the new CARL projects, including BMK Ranch and Emeralda Marsh. In the letter it states that if project sponsors are able to fund the cost of title information and real estate appraisals, DNR will contract for the appraisals and commence negotiation with owners upon completion.
No action was taken at this time.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and
carried, the Board approved the request from Sheriff Griffin for monies in the amount of $27.00 for expenses incurred in sending Deputies Bick, Caldwell, Link, Maylor, Oliver, Reid, Russell, Ryan, and Stewart to the Breathalizer Refresher Course at the Lake County Area Vo-Tech Center, in Eustis, pursuant to Florida Statute 943.25 (8) A, Lake County Ordinance 1982-1.
Commr. Deems was not present for the vote.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the request for partial payment to Paquette Paving Company for Project No. SA-20 Springs, Bath & Yacht Club in the amount of $52,823.15.
Commr . Deems was not present for the vote.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved the request for partial payment to Lake Contracting Company for Project #11-85 in the amount of $71,057.00.
Commr. Deems was not present for the vote.
MUNICIPALITIES/SIGNS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried, the Board approved the request from the City of Mount Dora to purchase one sign at a cost of $15.00.
Commr. Deems was not present for the vote.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried, the Board approved the request from the City of Groveland to purchase five speed limit signs at a total cost of $220.00.
Commr . Deems was not present for the vote.
FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS/MUNICIPALITIES/CLAY PITS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and
carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to furnish the Northwest Fire District and the City of Lady Lake with 700 cubic yards of clay from the Carlton Village Pit for road improvements in front of the fire station.
PUBLIC WORKS/ROADS, COUNTY & STATE
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to file the maintenance map for Oswalt Road, #3-0850.
DEEDS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Cylean M. Carroll for a corrective deed on a surplus parcel of land purchased June 13, 1984, from the Board of County Commissioners.
PUBLIC WORKS/ROADS, COUNTY & STATE
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for rumble strips to be installed on Wygul Road prior to the intersection of County Road 44-A.
DEEDS/RIGHT-OF-WAYS, ROADS & EASEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the following right-of- way deeds:
A. Lake Unity Nursery Road, #l-6313
Vincent L. and Ann E. Hathorn
Vincent L. and Ann E. Hathorn
B. Brantley Branch Road, #4-6797
Adventist Health System/Sunbelt, Inc.
C. Hartel Road, #3-1362
Alfred S. Besade, Jr.
D . Oswalt Road, #3-0840
Earle C. and Elizabeth H. Barker
James L. and Ruby Jean Redman
E. B. and Mildred M. Griffin and
Jack and Annette F. Mancil
DEEDS/ROADS, COUNTY & STATE
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to release the road reservations from the Department of Transportation for the following Murphy Act Deeds:
#426 Release all reservations Tavares
#627 Release 60 feet off South side
of road for Cemetery Road, #5-7676 E. of Umatilla
#1522 Reserve 50 feet right-of-way for
Dist. Rd. #1-5538A, Lakeview Dr. Bassville Park
#2507 Release all reservations Mt. Plymouth
#2568 Release all reservations Sorrento
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for a Garbage Collection Franchise for American Refuse, Inc. (Mario Velocci).
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Kathy McDonald, County Administrator's Office, to attend a workshop sponsored by Valencia Community College on Better Writing Techniques, on December 5, 1985, at a cost of $25.00 for registration.
LIBRARIES/ORDINANCES
At this time Commr. Burhans announced that the advertised time had arrived for the public hearing to consider a proposed ordinance to increase the filing fees for the Lake County Law Library.
It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the October 30, 1985, and November 12, 1985, editions of The Orlando Sentinel, Lake Little Sentinel.
No one present wished to discuss the proposed ordinance with
the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved to place the following proposed ordinance on the floor for its first and final reading by title only:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 1972-2 TO INCREASE THE FEES FOR FILING CIVIL AND PROBATE ACTIONS IN THE COUNTY AND CIRCUIT COURTS IN LAKE COUNTY FLORIDA FOR THE PURPOSES OF ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF A LAW LIBRARY IN THE COURTHOUSE OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board adopted Ordinance 1985-24, as read on its first and final reading by title only.
BONDS/SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the plat of Fox Hollow Subdivision, and accepted a performance bond in the amount of
$121,000.00.
BONDS-MOBILE HOME
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Logan Heinzelman, Mt. Plymouth area, District #4, to live on the same piece of property on which his conventional dwelling unit is being built, subject to the proper bonds being posted and with the under-standing that the mobile home will be removed upon completion of the conventional dwelling unit or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners.
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/EMERGENCY SERVICES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and
carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to renew the Radiological Emergency Preparedness Agreement (REPA) with the Florida Department of Community Affairs in the amount of $825.00 for FY86.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/EMERGENCY SERVICES
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to purchase a drafting table for the Addressing Draftsman, located in Emergency Services, at an estimated cost of $250.00.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/POLLUTION CONTROL
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Paulette Muller, Pollution Control Manager, to attend a seminar on groundwater contamination in Orlando on December 11, 1985, at a cost of $40.00.
BIDS/LANDFILLS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to put the Umatilla Landfill Groundwater Monitoring Plan out for bid.
COMMUNICATIONS/CLAY PITS
Commr. Burhans informed the Board he had received a request from the Astor Lions Club for obtaining clay from a County clay pit to construct a ballpark. He stated that the Navy has agreed to haul the clay for the ballpark, if the County agrees to give the Lion's Club the clay and a letter authorizing the Navy to pick up the clay at the clay pit off of Highway 40.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the Astor Lions Club for the County to give the club clay and directed Mr. Willett, County Administrator, to send a letter to the Navy authorizing them to pick up and haul the clay from the County's clay pit located on Highway 40.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC HEALTH
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Mr. Lonnie Strickland, Director of Health & General Services, to attend the Managing Health Care Costs in the Public Interest Conference, November 22, 1985, in Gainesville, Florida, at an estimated cost of $30.00.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/COURTHOUSE/JAIL
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and
carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Building Committee and approved to contract with Mr. Clean Mobile Washing in the amount of $8,732.00, low bid, to clean the inside and outside facade of the old Courthouse and the outside of the Jail.
EDUCATION/LAWS & LEGISLATION
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, addressed the Board to discuss the bill pertaining to school guard crossings. He presented each of the commissioners with a copy of Chapter 85-255, a Committee Substitute for House Bills Nos. 213 & 321. He stated that one problem might be where there is a city that has no school in it; therefore, no crossing guards would be required. He stated that he did not know if the money could be distributed to the city in which those students attend; for example, Lady Lake students attend Fruitland Park schools. He further stated that an Attorney General's opinion or a court decision might be needed to determine that. He explained that the Law authorizes the clerk of circuit court, upon approval of the board of county commissioners of said county, to assess an additional penalty of up to $4.00 per violation for the purpose of funding a county or municipal school crossing guard program. The additional penalities collected pursuant to s. 318.18 (7) shall be paid monthly, in accordance with s. 318.21 to local governmental entity administering a school crossing guard program. He stated that he felt that the money would be collected and distributed and paid monthly to the municipalities and counties that have school guard crossing programs on a pro rata basis.
The Board directed Mr. Willett, County Administrator, to develop a program for the school guard crossing for the Board's review.
COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, addressed the Board to discuss the reorganization for county commissioners. He stated that the School Board is under a special statute, and they are mandated to elect officers on a certain date. He stated that there are no special statutes pertaining to county commissioners and that he felt the election of officers could be held anytime.
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/LANDFILLS
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, presented the Board with an informational packet on NRG for the Board's review. He stated that he would be happy to meet with any members of the Board to discuss the packet received.
ROADS, COUNTY & STATE/GRANTS/COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Charles Sylvester, Consultant for the Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority, addressed the Board to give an update of the proposed western extension of the East-West Expressway. He stated that the Authority had met with Governor Graham and the Department of Transportation to inform them of the proposed project. He stated that he had also suggested to the Turnpike Authority that they consider constructing an interchange for State Road 50 on the Turnpike to enable the residents in Lake County to go into Orlando. He stated that this would alleviate some of the traffic on State Road 50 and also would make better use of the Turnpike. Mr. Alex Hull, Project Manager for Professional Engineering Consultants, addressed the Board to discuss the study being conducted. He stated that there were three (3) major steps to the project:
1 . To determine whether to go north or south on State
Road 50.
2 . Identify the alignments which are going to be evaluated.
3 . Make a final evaluation of the alignments and make
recommendations.
Mr. Hull stated that public meetings would be held with Homeowners Associations, Civic Groups, City Councils, and the County Commissions for Lake and Oranye Counties. He presented the Board with a copy of the schedule.
Discussion occurred regarding the funding for the project. Mr. Sylvester stated that the estimated cost of the project is $50 million. He stated that the Authority has petitioned Governor Graham for funding in the amount of $40 million. He stated that without the Governor's assistance, there will be no project, as there will be no available funding. Commr . Smoak stated that, after meeting with Governor Graham, he felt that the Governor was very constructive in his attitude towards the project.
Mr. Sylvester stated that there was no Board action needed today, but in the future, a resolution from the Board supporting the project would be needed.
The Board expressed their appreciation to Mr. Sylvester and those present for the information presented today.
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/LANDFILLS
Discussion continued regarding the informational packet received from NGR/Recovery Group, Inc.
Mr. Willett, County Administrator, stated that in January the Board was given cost estimates on what it would cost to operate at that time under DER regulations, which is only 5% lower than the current price.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved payment of warrant #52364 through warrant #52698 for the following accounts:
County Transportation Trust Countywide Library
General Revenue Countywide Fire Districts
Mosquito Control Fish Conservation
Pasco Fire District Mt. Plymouth Fire District
Fine & Forfeiture Law Library
South Lake Fire District Road Impact
Bassville Fire District Paisley Fire District
Private Industry Council Revenue Sharing
Northwest Fire District Northeast Hospital
Northeast Ambulance Dist. Northwest Ambulance Dist.
Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.
LICENSES & PERMITS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved the revocation of the gun permit and bond for Amos H. Bruch, as requested by Mr. Bruch.
Commr . Smoak was not present for the vote.
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Distribution of Revenue Traffic/Criminal Cases for the week ending November 8, 1985, in the amount of $14,299.02.
Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.
RESOLUTIONS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and
carried, the Board declared November 22, 1985 through November 28, 1985, as Farm-City Week and directed a Proclamation be prepared.
Commr . Smoak was not present for the vote.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/INSURANCE
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and
carried unanimously, the Board approved payment to E. W. Siver & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $3,601.45 for services rendered as insurance consultants through October 31, 1985.
COURTS-JUDGES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and
carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the necessary signatures on the Satisfaction of Judgment against Shalena Denise Ball, Juvenile, Booker T. Bell and Mary Lou Bell, Parents, in the amount of $50.00, Case #85-442-CJ.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 11:00 a.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would recess for lunch. The Board reconvened at 2:00 p.m. for the remainder of the County Administrator's Agenda.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA
ROAD CLOSINGS - Portion of First Street - Petition #399
No one present wished to discuss the road vacation with the Board.
It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the October 24, and 31, 1985, editions of The Orlando Sentinel, Lake Little Sentinel.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved vacation of that portion of First Street lying South of Lots 19 and 20, Block 31, in Section 1, Township 18 South, Range 25 East; and North of Lot 1, Block 35, in Section 12, Township 18 South, Range 25 East, all in the unrecorded Plat of Higley, Lake County, Florida, by Roger L. Hartman, as per Petition No. 399.
ROAD CLOSINGS - of Howard Avenue - Petition #4OO
No one present wished to discuss the road vacation with the
Board.
It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the October 24, and 31, 1985, editions of The Orlando Sentinel, Lake Little Sentinel.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the vacation of all of Howard Avenue shown in the plat of Lake Gertrude Groves Subdivision, recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 27, Public Records of Lake County, Florida, Northwest of Lots 8 and 19 thru 23, inclusive, less portion of street presently lying with the right-of-way of State Road 500 (U.S. Hwy. 441), by Lou Tally, Attorney for Hester S. Wise, as per Petition No. 400.
ROAD CLOSINGS - PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE
Petition #401 - Unnamed Street - Higley
No one present wished to discuss the request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board granted permission to advertise for the vacation of that unnamed street between Block 28 in Section 2, Township 18 South, Range 25 East and Block 63 in Section 11, Town-ship 18 South, Range 25 East, lying East of Highway C-452, according to an unrecorded map of Higley in Lake County, Florida, by Cecil Edward Barks, as per Petition No. 401.
Petition #402 - Unnamed Roads - Higley
No one present wished to discuss the request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board granted permission to advertise for the vacation of that part of those unnamed roads lying between Lots 8, 9, 24, and 25, now vacated, and the West Line of SE l/4 of Section 2, Township 18 South, Range 25 East; between Lots 5, 12, 21,.and 26, now vacated, and Lots 4, 13, 20, and 27; between Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 and the East Line of the Southwest l/4 of the Southeast l/4 of Section 2, Township 18 South, Range 25 East; between Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 and Lots 13, 14, 15, and 16; between Lots 13, 14, 15, and 16 and Lots 17, 18, 19, and 20; between Lots 17, 18, 19, and 20 and Lots 27, 28, and 29; between Lot 25 and the South Line of Section 2, Township 18 South, Range 25 East; and between Lots 27, 28, and 29 and the South Line of Section 2, Township 18 South, and Range 25 East.
ALSO: Lot 1, 2, 3, 4, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 27, 28, and 29, all of the above being in Block 29 of an unrecorded map of Higley in Section 2, Township 18 South, Range 25 East in Lake county, Florida, by James E. Hilliard (Shamrock/Coe), as per Petition No. 402.
COMMUNICATIONS/PLANNING DEPARTMENT/RESOLUTIONS
Ms. Colleen Logan, Planning Department, addressed the Board to request approval of a Resolution regarding the South Lake County telephone exchanges.
Ms. Logan stated that a petition had been received from Suburban Shores Subdivision stating that they would oppose being changed from the 305 area code exchange to the 904 area code exchange, but that they would not be opposed to having a dual access.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the necessary signatures on the Resolution requesting action by the Public Service Commission, to create a unified toll-free calling system throughout County, by changing the Winter Garden exchange (656,887) within Lake Lake County to the Montverde exchange (469).
FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Mr. Michael Willett, County Administrator, addressed the Board discuss funding for capital improvements for fire protection.
Mr. Willett explained that the fire districts over the last four years have borrowed, through lease-purchase agreements and other lending instruments, the amount of $1,109,000.00. He stated that the estimated payoff is $861,000.00. He further stated that in order to properly get started on the fire protection, an additional $800,000 is needed.
Mr. Willett stated that the Board could try to make the improvements without any financial assistance or try to finance them through one of the following alternatives:
1 . Financing through the Escambia County multiloan program.
2 . Bid it in the same manner as the School Board.
Mr. Chuck Sowers, Fire Coordinator, addressed the Board to discuss the purchase of new equipment. He stated that eight (8) new fire stations were needed. He stated that fire stations would be built at the following locations:
Ferndale The Meadows
South Lake Mt. Plymouth
Okahumpka Umatilla
Dona Vista Pine Lakes
Mr. Sowers explained that the approximate cost to build the
eight (8) fire stations was $430,000.00.
Mr. Sowers explained that a new vehicle was needed in Altoona and a new vehicle was needed in Mid-Florida Lakes. He stated that the approximate cost for these vehicles would be $160,000.00.
Mr. Sowers also recommended the purchase of communication transmitters, which would cost approximately $40,000.00. He stated that the transmitters would be purchased from his budget and then the money would be paid back by capital improvements. He stated that the total cost of the equipment needed was approximately $630,000.00.
Mr. Sowers explained that any equipment purchased by Lake County would be County property.
Mr. Willett stated that he would recommend consolidating the monies borrowed by the fire districts into a single County administered repayment schedule.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board authorized Mr. Willett to conduct an investigation and come hack to the Board with a recommendation for a specific course of action on the estimated payoff on existing indebtedness of the fire departments, both tax supported and independents in Lake County.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously the Board authorized Mr. Willett to investigate the securing of additional capital necessary to meet the commitments on new equipment, as outlined by Mr. Sowers, and include that in their recommendations to the Board.
The Board directed Mr. Ford, County Attorney, to review the lease purchase agreements currently established by the Fire Districts.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS
Dr. Roanne Moreno, Marion Community Economic Opportunity, Inc.,addressed the Board to request additional funding f or the Title XX Day Care Center. She requested the amount of $1,354.00.
Dr. Moreno presented the Board with copies of the fee schedule, which is based upon family size and income.
Dr. Moreno informed the Board that day care centers in South Lake County had been contacted to participate in the program, but they have declined for various reasons.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Dr. Moreno for the amount of $1,354.00 for the Title XX Day Care Center, on an emergency basis and on a one-time basis only.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m.
GLEN C. BURHANS, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
JAMES c. WATKINS, CLERK
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