A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DECEMBER 2, 1986
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, December 2, 1986, 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: James R. Carson, Jr., Chairman; Glenn C. Burhans; Claude E. Smoak, Jr.: Thomas J. Windram; and C. A. "Lex" Deems. Others present were: Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney: James C. Watkins, Clerk; Michael C. Willett, County Administrator; Katherine A. McDonald, County Administrator's Assistant; Robert L. Wilson, Finance Director; and Toni M. Austin, Deputy Clerk.
James C. Watkins, Clerk, gave the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Burhans.
COMMISSIONERS
Mr. James C. Watkins, Clerk, administered the Oath of Office to Commr. Deems and Commr. Windram, re-elected members to the Board of County Commissioners.
MINUTES
On a'motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Minutes of November 18, 1986, as presented.
ZONING
Mr. James C. Watkins, Clerk, discussed a request made by Jackie Conn, regarding the Minutes of September 9, 1986, Public Hearing #154-86-4, LM to MP, Florida Rock Industries, to clarify the intent of the motion. At this time Mr. Watkins read the motion approved by the Board, and the following wording, submitted by Mrs. Conn, that she requested to be added to the motion: "..and a noise decibal level measurement showing that the plant does not produce more noise than the ambient noise on Highway 46."
Discussion occurred regarding the action taken by the Board and the discussion that took place, at the September 9, 1986, meeting, regarding the noise level.
Commr. Smoak stated that discussion had occurred regarding the. County not having equipment and measurement facilities available to measure noice level.
At this time it was the consensus of the Board that the Minutes of September 9, 1986, were correct as approved, in relation to Public Hearing #154-86-4, Florida Rock Industries.
BONDS - CONTRACTOR
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Contractor Bonds:
Amendments
4412-87 Earl H. Evans to Ford Richardson
Cancellations
4220-87 Connie L. Martin
New
1410-87 B. Allen West d/b/a West Construction & Development co., Inc. (Building)
3002-87 Grady Stone d/b/a Sumter County Plumbing (Plumbing)
3038-87 S & M Electric, Inc. (Electrical)
4002-87 David McCurry d/b/a Action Aluminum
4020-87 Raymond A. Jucha (Electrical)
4360-87 Benedict Cavalier-e d/b/a Cavaliere Electric (Elec.)
4411-87 Joe L. Mills (Aluminum Specialty)
4414-87 Michael C. Horvath (Plumbing)
4415-87 David L. Rabe d/b/a Wayne Construction
LICENSES & PERMITS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following gun permits and bonds:
New
Robert Andrew Simpkins
William W. Plummer
Donald A. Davis
Opal M. Atkinson
John S. Costello
Raymond R. Mass
Additions
Arwood Hollins
John Guernsey
Willie Smith, Jr.
Vicki Lynne Grunwald
Edwin Frederick Grunwald
Renewals
Arthur Potter
Jessie Holliman, Jr.
Rexanne R. Stokes (Re. & Add.)
REPORTS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Distribu-.tion of Revenue Traffic/Criminal Cases, in the amount of $19,042.60, for the week ending November 14, 1986.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/INDIGENTS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the payment of Warrant #63784 through Warrant #64194, for the following accounts:
County Transportation Trust Landfills
General Revenue Mt. Plymouth Fire District
Section 8 Pasco Fire District
Mosquito Control South Lake Fire District
Fine & Forfeiture Countywide Fire District
Northwest Fire District Countywide Library
Private Industry Council Bassville Fire District
Paisley Fire District Aquatic Weed
Law Library Special Assessments
Included in the motion was approval for the payment of the following indigent:
Mr. Charles Nix for Joan Duncan/District #4/$50.00
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ASSESSMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the proper signatures on the following Satisfaction of Assessment Liens:
Harbor Shores Unit I
Doris May Robinson
Edward L. & Rose M. Selvey
Paul & Mary Pavlik
Pine Island Land Co.
Norman K. & Ruth V. Smith
Jerry F. & Debra Rogers
Jerry F. & Debra Rogers
Jane' A. Panico
Pine Island Land Co. Inc.
W. Lavon & Ruth Ann Boylan
D. J. & Betty J. Brown
Norman K. & J. Audrey Sietsma
Arthur L. & Louise Boeneman
Paul C. Anderson
Peter W. Van Valkenburg
$380.00
380.00
380.00
356.25
356.25
431.35
530.86
400.47
356.25
356.25
356.25
435.96
356.25
356.25
356.25
Pine Island Land Co. Inc.
Frederick D. & Dorothy E. Hooks
Gerhard H. & Barbara G. Schwedes
Terrance J. & Corrine D. Carney
George Ernest & Nora Nancy Reynard
Sam & Marie K. Hilton
Frances H. Herbold
Clarence T. Helsel
Terrance J. Carney & Corrine Denise Henry
Pine Island Land Co.
296.88
498.75
332.50
157.94
332.50
332.50
338.10
478.17
492.18
492.18
Harbor Shores Unit II
Pine Island Co. Inc.
Tiit & Carol Gentalen
Alfred C. Davison
Charles G. & Dorothy Lewis
Robert M. & Verley Conn
Theodore E. & Beverly J. Avant
Clyde A. & Constance Durham
David D. & Nancy S. Baumann
David D. & Nancy S. Baumann
Pine Island Co., Inc.
Gary David & Sandra Suarez Parkinson
Walter & Rose Bishop
J. William & Dolores Friesmuth
George Howard & Dorothy J. Thorne
Enos L. & Maria Hawkins
Enos L. & Maria Hawkins
Emil Eissler
Isabel1 Siessel
Ted & Jane Mankowski
Addle & Marie Schwedes
Addle & Marie Schwedes
Holly 0. & Loretta E. Ganders
Tadeus & Janina Mankowski
George E. & Muriel Siessel
Jared J. & Bernice Jeter
Jared J. & Bernice Jeter
$507.15
338.10
338.10
406.67
459.00
357.00
535.50
357.00
357.00
573.75
573.75
383.52
383.52
573.00
357.00
357.00
357.00
357.00
357.00
357.00
357.00
386.40
362.25
362.25
362.25
362.25
Chester M. & Helen L. Deering
Vivian Taitel
Vivian Taitel
Joseph F. & Mossie Templeton
362.25
362.50
362.25
362.25
Hilltop Sorrento
Leo F. Truxall $2,923.30
Robert B. & Emma J. Karnes 2,827.50
Frank J. & Kay L. Williams 2,923.30
Pine Lakes South Subdivision
Nathan & Dorothy Finn $948.00
Gordon & Bernice Hanhams 711.00
Keith & Irene Wheeler 568.80
Keith & Irene Wheeler 711.00
Picciola Island Subdivision
Gravard W. & Evelyn S. Mincey $473.28
Marion J. Carter 337.21
St. Johns Waterfront Estate
John F. & Delores L. Krauth $473.22
Wilmer B. & Jane S. Smith 675.93
Hilltop S/D Unit 2
John W. & Ella M. Haddox $773.69
John W. & Ella M. Haddox 773.69
Western Shores Subdivision
Graham D. & Karen S. Summers $650.69
Palmer J. Peterson & Charlotte D. 681.82
Peterson
Pine Island Shores
Jerry F. Rogers & Debra F. Rogers $363.76
Ernest W. & Grace W. McLain 460.61
Philip A. & Rosemarian Beauford 475.00
Lucille M. Hawkins 144.90
Thomas Holdings
Lawrence W. Ebaugh $2,900.00
Thomas J. King 2,900.oo.
Sparks Village Subdivision
Marcella Donaldson $250.87
Lake View Heights 2nd Addition
George Mouyos $380.70
Sorrento Shores
S & K Realty/Steve B. & Trudi A. $2,287.14
Polaski
St. Johns Manhattan Astor
Clyde E. Vaughn, Sr. $1,072.00
Imperial Mobile Terrace 1st Add.
Philip M. & Carolyn M. Johnson $162.00
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for monies, in the amount of $234.00, to reimburse the Lake County Sheriff's Office, for expenses incurred in sending John P. Collins, to Tallahassee, Florida, to attend the Florida Intelligence Unit Conference held on November 11-14, 1986, pursuant to Florida Statute 943.25 (8)A.
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/EDUCATION
PUBLIC WORKS
Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, informed the Board that he has reviewed the Addendum to the School Bus Stop License Agreement, regarding appropriate right-of-way utility permits that would have to be obtained with approval from the Lake County Public Works Department. He recommended the execution of the School Bus Stop License Agreement and Addendum.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved and authorized the proper signatures on the above documents, as recommended by the County Attorney.
BONDS/PUBLIC HEALTH
Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, informed the Board that some-time in the future the Board will be receiving a request for an Industrial Revenue Bond, from Florida Convalescent Associates, Robenault, Kendall, Rodabaugh & Staley, for a nursing home, in the 12/2/86.Leesburg area.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for the signature of the Chairman, on an agreement of understanding between Lake County and the American Red Cross - Daytona Beach Chapter.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BIDS/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Mr. Chuck Sowers, Fire Coordinator, was present to discuss the requests made by two volunteer fire departments for 1st Attack Brush Trucks. He stated that the only difference in the requests was the size of the pump and engine.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to award County Bid #017-070-087 1st Attack Brush Truck, to Walker Stainless Equipment Co., for the Yalaha and Okahumpka Volunteer Fire Departments, both with 18 HP pumps, in the amount of $25,495.00 each.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to purchase one floor scrubber-buffer, at an estimated cost of $800.00, for the Northwest Fire District.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
FIRE COORDINATOR
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Karen Bowerman, Fire Coordinator's Office, Harry Doremus, Gary Crippen, Judy Crippen, John Ianonne and Tom Mitchell, Pasco Fire District, to attend the Gasoline Tank Truck Leak, Spill and Fire Control Training School, on December 6, 1986, in DeBary, Florida, at an estimated cost of $60.00 each.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CODE ENFORCEMENT
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to reduce an Order of Fine from $1,065.00 to $100.00, at the request of the Code.Enforcement Board, on CER Case #117-86, Jeffrey Veilleux.
GRANTS/PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Mr. Rudy Marchese, Planning Department, appeared before the Board to discuss the request to apply to the Florida Department of Community Affairs, for grant funding under FAC9J-16, in the amount of $30,500.00. He stated that Lake County will be requesting funds for three special projects, all tying into the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, as follows: (1) Economic Analysis: (2) Three Special Area Studies: and (3) a Handbook.
Mr. Michael Szunyog, Director of Planning, appeared before the Board and discussed the advertising of a Planner III position, starting at approximately $22,000.00, with the approval of the funding and requested authorization to do so.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to apply to the Florida Department of Community Affairs, for grant funding under FAC9J-16, in the amount of $30,500.00, and the advertisement and hiring of a Planner III, upon approval of the funds.
BONDS - MOBILE HOME
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Hallie J. Bryant, Picciola Island Area, District #l, to live in a mobile home 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 understanding that the mobile home will be removed upon the completion of the conventional dwelling unit or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners.
SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Preliminary Plat approval of Edentown Subdivision.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to release an Irrevocable Letter of Credit for maintenance, in the amount of $15,000.00, for Lake Beauclaire Estates Subdivision.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/RESOLUTIONS/ROADS-COUNTY AND STATE
SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to release an Irrevocable Letter of Credit, in the amount of $42,636.00, for performance: to accept an Irrevocable Letter of Credit, in the amount of $3,876.00, for maintenance; and to accept the following roads in Silver Lake Spring Subdivision, into the County maintenance system: Spring Court (l-5228) and Spring Drive (l- 228A).
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BONDS/SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to release a maintenance bond, in the amount of $2,836.00, for Linda Glen Estates, Unit 2.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/POLLUTION CONTROL
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Richard Roof, Acting Director of Pollution Control, to attend a Gasoline Tank Truck Leak, Spill and Fire Control Training School on December 6, 1986, in DeBary, Florida, at an estimated cost of $60.00.
COUNTY POLICIES/POLLUTION CONTROL
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to add additional fees to the Pollution Control fee schedule, for a Sewage Treatment Plant Expansion Review and DER based Permit to operate, which succeeds Construction Permit and Certificate of Completion.
ROADS-COUNTY AND STATE/PUBLIC WORKS
Mr. Michael C. Willett, County Administrator, informed the Board that a petition had been received for the request to change the name of CR l-7010 Clark Road to Dove Valley Lane.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to change the name of CR l-7010 Clark Road to Dove Valley Lane.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Jim Stivender to attend a NACE Workshop in Largo, Florida, on December 1st and 2nd, 1986, at an estimated cost of $75.00. ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROADS-COUNTY AND STATE/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for a one-time maintenance for Brett Taylor, on Fairway Avenue, in the amount of $320.00.
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for a Septic Tank Pumping Franchise for Lake County Septic Tank Service, Inc., Dan Sperry.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for partial payment to Lake Contracting Company, for Project SA-50, Highland Lakes Subdivision, in the amount of $15,728.90.
DEEDS/ROADS-COUNTY AND STATE
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the following right-of-way deeds:
Fritz & Helen Valme #l-7906 Smitty Road
Daniel & Toni Brush #l-7906 Smitty Road
Christopher & Glenda Hutzel #l-7906 Smitty Road
George & Patricia Smalley #l-7906 Smitty Road
Emmett & Susan Crews #l-7906 Smitty Road
George & Agnes Albright, Jr. #l-8010 Marion Co. Road
Stetler, Inc. #2-4800 Sumter Line Road
Joleen Kabel #4-5890 Huff Road
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/BIDS/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to award County Bid #955-016-087, County Wide Aerial Photography, to Continental Aerial Survey, Inc., in the amount of $58,970.00.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to award the following road projects:
a . Project #l-87 - Wolfbranch Road - Trac Roadbuilders -$
257,243.10
b . Project X2-87 - Bay Road/Dodson Cutoff - Trac Road-builders $84,062.50
C . Project #5-87 - Wekiwa Area Resurfacing - Asphalt
Pavers - $62,027.99
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CODE ENFORCEMENT
Mr. Michael C. Willett, County Administrator, recommended that one employee, from the County staff, attend a Code Enforcement seminar, in Key West, at an estimated cost of $271.00.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request, as recommended by the County Administrator.
PUBLIC HEALTH/REPORTS
Mr. Lonnie Strickland, Director of Health and General Services,appeared before the Board to discuss the HRS Report on the Florida Primary Health Care Plan. Mr. Strickland informed the Board, that with the 1984 Health Care Access Act, HRS was directed by the Legislature to develop a long range plan to provide indigent health care to Florida residents. At this time Mr. Strickland discussed statistical data stated in the report, and presented to the Board statistics, which he prepared, comparing the Fiscal Year 1984-85 to 1985-86, in Lake County, for services, programs, or hospitals, which levy taxes from special districts, or use funds from Lake County's General Revenue. He stated that he did a study on per capita cost, on a 120,000 population, for each ambulance and special hospital district, with the following results:
Northwest $24.39 per capita
Northeast 24.07 per capita
South Lake 46.67 per capita
Mr. Strickland stated that the report recommended an extension of Medicaid to 150% of the poverty level, estimating that 1.6 million residents in the State would then qualify for the Medicaid Program, because they do not carry insurance.
Mr. Strickland stated that the report recommended doing away.with the Health Care Assess Act, so that the money for inpatient care can be used to develop indigent care. He stated that the report discussed the development of regional hospital districts with an ad valorem taxing authority.
Mr. Strickland indicated in his summary of the report, that if all of the recommendations (74 of them) were passed, the taxpayers would:
1 . Have to provide more ad-valorem taxes to fund the expanded Medicaid Program.
2 . Have to provide more ad-valorem taxes to fund the State mandated programs.
3 . Provide state bureaucracy ad-valorem taxes, in the amount determined by that bureau.
4 . Lose a great deal of local control over any program.
Mr. Strickland stated that the staff recommends that the Board approach the legislative delegation to halt the use of this document, the HRS Report on the Florida Primary Health Plan, in the formulation of any new legislation.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously,the Board approved the recommendation, presented by Mr. Strickland, for the formulation of a resolution indicating to the legislative delegation the setting aside and halting of the use of the HRS Report on the Florida Primary Health Plan, in the formulation of any new legislation.
Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, suggested that a summary of the statistical information be prepared by Mr. Strickland, to be distributed to the local legislative delegation and to the various chairmen of committees.
BONDS/PUBLIC HEALTH (CONT'D.)
Commr . Smoak continued discussion on the request from Florida Convalescent Associates for a five million dollar industrial revenue bond. He stated that the request would be for a 120 bed nursing home and requested information from Mr. Lonnie Strickland regarding the additional tax burden on the citizens.
Mr. Strickland stated that statistically, the Medicaid Nursing Home, in 1979-80, cost approximately $142,000.00. He stated that the nursing home beds doubled from 1979-80 to the present, with a 12/2/86.Medicaid billing of approximately $289,000.00, a 108% increase.
COUNTY POLICIES/FAIRGROUNDS
Mrs. Betty Dittman, Director of the Expo/Fairgrounds Center, appeared before the Board to discuss the Fairgrounds Manual.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the Fairgrounds Manual, as presented, and approved the implementation of the policy procedures, as outlined in the manual.
COMMITTEES/JAILS
Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, discussed with the Board their feelings concerning the procedures to be used for the selection of an architect for the jail facility. He stated that a letter, from James C. Watkins, Clerk, has been sent to the Board members indicating that eleven applications had been received, with the Jail Task Force Committee short-listing the applications down to five. He stated that the interviews would begin tomorrow. At this time Mr. Ford requested further instructions from the Board regarding the ranking system and negotiation of a contract.
The Board discussed alternatives to proceed with the selection of an architect, and determined that the Jail Task Force Committee would interview the architects, rank them, and negotiate a contract. Once this has been done, the Committee will present the recommendation to the Board for consideration.
Mr. Ford informed the Board that there would be a Construction Management presentation, prior to the interviews tomorrow, and welcomed the presence of anyone interested.
BUILDING COMMITTEE
Mr. Michael C. Willett, County Administrator, informed the Board that Lake County had made an offer for the purchase of the old post office building in Tavares, in the amount of $140,000.00, but they have indicated a price of $150,000.00.
Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, suggested the Board have Mr. John Dickerson, Architect, inspect the building this week.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 10:55 a.m..
ATTEST:
JAMES R. CARSON. ,JR, CHAIRMAN
JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK
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