The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, September 15, 1987 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: Thomas J. Windram, Chairman; Glenn C. Burhans; Claude E. Smoak, Jr.; James R. Carson, Jr.; 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.
MINUTES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved the Minutes of September 1, 1987, as corrected.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved the Minutes of September 8, 1987, as corrected.
Commr. Smoak was not present for either vote.
COMMITTEES/COURTHOUSE
Mr. Watkins informed the Board that the Courthouse Security Committee, consisting of Judge Aulls, Commr. Deems, and himself, met and discussed additional security needs for the Courthouse complex, in light of the recent tragedy in northwest Florida. The Committee recommended the following:
1. General admission to the Courthouse through the Main Street entrances. Individuals passing through a metal detector and purses, briefcases, etc. being screened by X-ray.
2. Personnel admission through the back door by identification through a metal detector. Identification badges could be made available for attorneys, title people, press, etc., so anyone using the building regularly could use this entrance.
3. Admission to the courtroom, on the fourth floor of the Old Courthouse, would be through a metal detector.
The estimated costs to implement this program would be as follows:
3 metal detectors $ 12,750.00
1 X-ray machine 26,000.00
Salaries 76,911.00
3 sworn bailiff
positions and related
equipment
Total First Year Costs $115,661.00
Commr. Carson made a motion, which was seconded by Commr. Deems, to authorize the proper individuals to proceed immediately with the recommendations made for Courthouse security, as presented by Mr. Watkins, Clerk.
Commr. Smoak stated that he would like to see additional background work done, before instituting such a program, because of his concerns with restricting public access to public officials.
Mr. Watkins stated that threats had been made on certain individuals within the Courthouse. He further stated that the Federal Marshall Service visited the Courthouse and felt that these recommendations were all that are needed to implement a security program for this particular Courthouse.
The Chairman called for a vote on the motion, which was carried. Commr. Smoak and Commr. Burhans voted "no".
AMBULANCES-HOSPITAL DISTRICTS/CONTRACTS LEASES & AGREEMENTS
GRANTS
Mr. Zeb Osborne, Attorney, Waterman Medical Center, Inc., appeared before the Board to discuss the Addendum to the Contract between Lake County and Waterman Medical Center, Inc. Mr. Osborne requested that the contract be extended for two years, even though the contract is still effective for one year, for the following reasons: 1) over 90 employees are depending on their jobs because of this contract; 2) the hospital base system has a great deal of benefit (with no other hospital, at this point, being designed to bid); 3) County Administrator's suggestion of doing future planning.
Mr. Osborne distributed to the Board members a Condensed Statement of Revenues and Expenses for Ambulance Operations, for their review. At this time he discussed future predictions for Medicare rates and the need for increase in Waterman's User's Fees. Mr. Osborne further discussed the Center not receiving the grant funding this year for the console, which will need to be replaced next year and be compatible with the 9-l-l system.
Mr. Bill Compton, Lake County Emergency Medical Services, was present to answer any questions that the Board had regarding services.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved to extend the contract between Lake County and Waterman Medical Center, Inc., for two additional years, subject to the County Attorney's approval.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/COURTHOUSE
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the $300.00 annual increase and execution of the lease for the South Lake Annex, which was previously approved for renewal on August 18, 1987.
BIDS/PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved to award the following bids, Eor the fiscal year 1987-88:
Bid #00l-060-080 Automotive Parts Standard Auto Parts
Bid #003-618-088 Office Supplies Office Products of
Lake County
Bid #011-963-088 Uniforms Mid State Uniform
Rental, Inc.
Bid #014-964-088 Fire Extinguisher Bee-Saf-Tee Fire
Service Equipment
Bid #015-957-088 Pest Control Service Certified Pest Control
Bid #029-630-088 Traffic Paint The Glidden Company
Bid #013-976-088 Telephone Service Mid-Florida Telephone,
Inc.
LICENSES AND PERMITS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following gun permits and bonds:
New
Robert R. Elliott John P. Brehio
Stephen E. Corley Christian BonJorn
James F. Lambright Charles D. Johnson
Jackson W. Penturff, Jr. James Flake
Tommy G. Neal Stanley W. Carroll
James W. Trent Sara T. Eure
George B. Wilson Mack Guy Eure
Norris L. Hutchingson Frederick Webb Teninty
Myra Wirtz Robert John McKenzie
George E. Siessel Ronald Wayne Locke
Marc Arlen Micham
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board denied the gun permits and bonds for the following:
James O. Belch Jerry R. Peeler
BONDS - CONTRACTOR
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Contractor Bonds:
1344-88 W. Lee Humphrey (General)
1445-88 John Permar d/b/a Sunshine Plumbing Co., Inc.
(Plumbing)
1658-88 John H. Howton (Electrical)
4011-88 Charles J. Padgett, Jr. (Electrical)
4206-88 Robert A. Cassaday (Residential)
4518-88 Robert Martin, Jr. (Electrical)
4519-88 Edward W. Kern (Aluminum Specialty & Masonry
Concrete)
4520-88 Dynasty Construction, Inc. (Construction)
4521-87 James G. Mathew d/b/a Matt Electric
4522-87 Kevin B. & Mark E. Towne (General)
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/DEEDS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the unclaimed excess proceeds due landowners on applications for tax deeds, in the amount of $14,521.60.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the payment of Warrant #71920 through Warrant #72240, for the followng accounts:
County Transportation Trust Pasco Fire District
Countywide Fire District Bassville Fire District
Paisley Fire District General Revenue
Countywide Library Landfills
Northwest Fire District Law Library
Private Industry Council South Lake Fire District
Mosquito Control Fine and Forfeiture
Section 8 Road Impact
Mt. Plymouth Fire District Law Enforcement Trust Fund
Aquatic Weed Special Assessments
Northeast Hospital Northeast Ambulance
Northwest Ambulance
COMMITTEES/JAILS/REPORTS
Mr. Watkins, Clerk, informed the Board that the Jail Task Force Committee met with representatives of Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum, Inc. (HOK) and Correctional Services Group, Inc., to review the up-dated recommendations concerning the Jail/Criminal Justice Complex Project. The Jail Task Force Committee commends the reports to the Board for their consideration and recommends the following:
A 600 bed correctional facility sized for housing, kitchen, laundry, booking, jail administration, etc., with the ability to double bunk 400 cells in the future.
A Criminal Justice facility consisting of Courts, State Attorney, Public Defender, Criminal Court Clerks, Probation and Parole, as well as support spaces.
Sheriff's Operation Center consisting of the Sheriff's Office, with the exception of civil process, which will remain in the present Courthouse.
The site to be located immediately west of Sinclair Avenue, south of Main Street, stretching to where Mosquito Control is presently located.
It was further recommended that the County attempt to negotiate purchase of several parcels of land, in and around the suggested site, as well as close several platted, but unopened streets and railroad right-of-ways.
The Committee further recommended that the Board take direct control of the project to bring it to completion. The Jail Task Force Committee would complete its assignment by recommending no less than three, and no more than five, construction management firms for consideration.
Mr. Bob Messmer, HOK, appeared before the Board and stated that the Jail Task Force Committee had requested a proposed size for the facility and a confirmation of the site west of the courthouse.
Mr. Bob Buchanan, Correctional Services Group, Inc., appeared before the Board to discuss the Preliminary Space Program report, revised September 14, 1987. He stated that the report would provide Lake County officials with a preliminary understanding of the types and amount of space required to support a new Lake County Criminal Justice Facility. It included both the net (useable) and gross (unuseable) areas for the following facility components:
Detention
Law Enforcement
Circuit and County Courts/Criminal Justice Functions
State Attorney
Public Defender
Clerk of the Circuit Court/Criminal Justice Functions
State Probation and Parole
General and Ancillary Support Space
Mr. Buchanan stated that the facility would require approximately 390,000 square feet, with the largest component being the detention area.
Mr. Messner reviewed with the staff three-dimensional design aerials of the courthouse and discussed alternatives to provide the necessary accommodations needed for Lake County.
It was noted that soil samples were being taken of the proposed ground area.
Considerable discussion took place regarding the proposed facility and property site, in regards to State requirements, future population projections, the size of the inmate cells, and double bunking. It was noted that Sheriff Noel E. Griffin, Jr. recommended against double bunking.
Mr. Messmer stated that the cost of the facility would be approximately 40 million dollars.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved to concur with the selection of the site, as recommended by the Jail Task Force Committee, and authorized to proceed with the land studies in locating the facility at the proposed site.
Mr. Watkins stated that the next recommendation, to come from the Jail Task Force Committee, would be proposals for a construction manager.
FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS/LAWS & LEGISLATION
Commr. Smoak informed the Board that he had corresponded with the offices of Senator Richard Langley, Representative Stan Bainter, and Representative Everett Kelly regarding the formation of fire districts within Lake County. He stated that they all agreed to a single countywide fire district in Lake County. He further stated that they would introduce a bill to the Legislation and Senate in April, 1988. Commr. Smoak stated that Mr. Mike Willett, County Administrator, had sent to each of the offices, information regarding such. He stated that he felt it would be appropriate to give Mr. Willett and Mr. Chuck Sowers, Fire Coordinator, direction regarding the intent of the Board, beginning in the fiscal year 1988. Commr. Smoak stated that, if the Board decided to go on record of desiring to proceed in this direction, the Legislation should be notified in an official manner, as a Board action, and secondly, to give direction to Mr. Willett and Mr. Sowers, that beginning the fiscal year 1988, the County will be under a single fire district, with first responder capabilities throughout the County.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, with Commr. Windram stepping down to make the second, and carried, the Board approved to petition the Legislative Delegation to perform, as recommended through the opinion section of the Attorney General's Office, in the State of Florida, that local legislation be developed, presented and introduced into the House and Senate for approval in the April session, to consolidate into a single district, the referendum results held at the last referendum, employing countywide fire protection first responder emergency services, paid for by a structure tax.
Commr. Carson and Commr. Burhans voted "no".
Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, stated that, if this item was placed on the ballot and fails to pass, there would be problems, because the structure tax would no longer be in place. He stated that he would need to legally research this matter.
PUBLIC WORKS/ROADS-COUNTY AND STATE
Mr. Frank Jewell, Project Manager, Florida Department of Transportation, appeared before the Board to discuss the Florida Department of Transportation's commencement of a project development and environmental study to develop and evaluate alternatives for improving State Road 44. The study will include State Road 44 from 1-75 in Sumter County to State Road 500 (U.S. 441) in Lake County, a distance of approximately 15.9 miles. Numerous conceptual design alternatives will be considered to serve existing and future traffic demands through the year 2010. Close coordination will also be maintained with other state and local transportation improvements in the study area. Alternatives to be considered include widening the existing roadway, utilizing various urban and rural typical sections.
Mr. Larry Weatherby, Project Manager, DSA Group, Inc., appeared before the Board and stated that this would be a two year study, to be completed in the middle of 1989. He further stated that a monthly report will be submitted to DOT.
Mr. Jewel1 stated that the County's Public Works Department would be updated on the progress of this study.
RECESS & REASSEMBLY
At 11:55 a.m. the Chairman announced that the Board would recess for lunch and reconvene at 2:00 p.m. for public hearings on road closings.
COMMISSIONERS
At this time Commr. Burhans acted as Chairman until the arrival of Commr. Windram.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARINGS - ROAD CLOSINGS
Petition No. 475 - Bin G. Harmon - Clermont Area
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Morrison and Ms. Margaret Smith appeared before the Board to discuss the request.
It was noted that the proper proof of publication was on hand as it appeared in the August 28, 1987, and September 4, 1987, editions of The Orlando Sentinel, The Lake Sentinel.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the request to vacate that portion of Groveland Farms, Clermont Area, as advertised in Petition No. 475, by Leonard H. Baird, Attorney, for Bin G. Harmon.
Commr. Deems and Commr. Windram were not present for the vote.
Petition No. 480 Stephen C. Vaughn - Mt. Dora Area
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 August 28, 1987, and September 4, 1987, editions of The Orlando Sentinel The Lake Sentinel.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried, the Board approved the request to vacate that portion of Estates of Lake Gertrude, Mt. Dora Area, as advertised in Petition No. 480, by Stephen C. Vaughn.
Commr. Deems and Commr. Windram were not present for the vote.
ROAD CLOSINGS - PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE
Petition No. 481 - Thomas & Carolyn Fuqua - Umatilla Area
No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried, the Board approved the request to advertise that portion of Ravenswood Subdivision, Umatilla Area, in Petition No. 481, by Thomas and Carolyn Fuqua.
Commr. Deems and Commr. Windram were not present for the vote.
Petition No. 482 - John McNamara - Lady Lake Area
No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the request to advertise that portion of Manley Road CRl-7616, Lady Lake Area, in Petition No. 482, by John McNamara, when coinciding with a new subdivision or other access.
Commr. Deems and Commr. Windram were not present for the vote.
Petition No. 483 - Tom Hampton - Mt. Plymouth Subdivision
No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the request to advertise that portion of Mt. Plymouth Subdivision (lots only - no roads), in Petition No. 483, by Tom Hampton.
Commr. Deems and Commr. Windram were not present for the vote.
Petition No. 484 - George Conn - Eustis Area
No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried, the Board approved the request to advertise that portion of Phillipsburg Subdivision, Eustis Area, in Petition No. 484, by George Conn.
Commr. Deems and Commr. Windram were not present for the vote.
Petition No. 485 - James T. Swain - Mt. Dora Area
Mr. Michael C. Willett, County Administrator, recommended denial of this request, due to the petitioner leaving a two foot spite strip of property between the access and the adjoining property.
No one present wished to discuss this request with the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board denied the request, per the recommendation of the County Administrator, to advertise that portion of Fairview Subdivision, Mt. Dora Area, in Petition No. 485, by James T. Swain.
Commr. Windram was not present for the vote.
COMMISSIONERS
At 2:15 p.m. Commr. Burhans turned the Chairmanship back over to Commr. Windram.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA (CONT'D.)
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Control Specialists Company, to do traffic counts next fiscal year, at a cost of $8,700.00.
PUBLIC WORKS/SIGNS/ROADS-COUNTY AND STATE
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to post the following signs:
a. Marshall Street 5-7367 - 25 MPH
b. Tenth Avenue 5-7366A - Curve Signs and 15 MPH Advisory
Signs
c. Pine Drive 4-3886 - 25 MPH
d. Round Lake Road 4-4183 - 45 MPH
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/MUNICIPALITIES/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from the City of Tavares, for striping and pavement markings, at a total cost of $2,121.75.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/PUBLIC WORKS/ROADS-COUNTY AND STATE
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from C. S. McDaniel, for a one-time maintenance on Rivertrace Road, at a cost of $100.00.
ROADS - COUNTY AND STATE/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to file a maintenance map for Huff Road 4-5890.
BIDS/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to award Bid No. 004-745-088 Annual Asphaltic Concrete as follows:
District 1-2 Asphalt Pavers, Inc.
District 3-1 New Asphalt Company, Inc.
District l-3 Asphalt Production Corporation
BIDS/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to award Bid No. 007-958-088 Annual Two-Way Radio Communications Maintenance to Master Communications Sales & Service.
AGRICULTURAL CENTER/PUBLIC WORKS/RIGHT-OF-WAYS, ROADS AND
EASEMENTS
Mr. Michael C. Willett, County Administrator, discussed the request for ingress across the Agricultural property to the Rizzo property, which he recommended approving.
Mr. Guy Rizzo, Tavares, appeared before the Board to discuss the request. He stated that the County did not want to allow him the right-of-way on Highway 19, and therefore, he was requesting an easement to pave and maintain, to the entrance of his project.
Commr. Smoak requested legal advice from Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, regarding the easement in perpetuity to accomodate a private developer with private roads.
Mr. Ford stated that he would prefer to research the matter, but felt negative toward giving a private corporation exclusive use of County property. He stated that the property should probably be appraised, and if the County feels it has no use for it, declare the property surplus and sell it.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the County Administrator's Office to seek a Letter of Appraisal, of a 66 foot strip of land located within the 185 feet of the property in discussion, and submit it back to the Board for their consideration, and with a recommendation.
Mr. Rizzo stated that he had no problem with the purchase of the 66 foot strip of property.
Commr. Smoak stated that the appraisal should consist of the total tract of land owned by the County; the tract that the County would potentially sell; and the remaining value, which the County would continue to own, if a portion was sold.
On a motion by Commr. Smoak, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved to postpone action on the specific request, concerning the property in question, until such time that the Board receives a Letter of Appraisal, and Mr. Rizzo has had the opportunity to review the appraisal, and that the request be placed back on the agenda, at the earliest possible time.
DEEDS/RIGHT-OF-WAYS, ROADS AND EASEMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to accept the following right-of-way deeds:
Glenn D. & Florence 0. Parker Gray's Airport Rd. l-7310
Glenn D. & Florence 0. Parker (off) Gray's Airport Rd.
CONTRACTS, LEASES & AGREEMENTS/COUNTY BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
MUNICIPALITIES/PUBLIC WORKS
Mr. Michael C. Willett, County Administrator, discussed with the Board the rental of space in Leesburg, for the Public Works Department, or constructing a building at Astatula.
Mr. Willett stated that he reviewed the alternatives and, because of budgetary limitations, the two-story, 24,000 square foot building could not be built. He stated that he then reviewed the idea of renting the necessary space to accomodate the Public Works Department, in the City of Tavares, but the amount of footage needed could not be found. Mr. Willett stated that the valid selection for the relocation would be at the Leesburg Office Park, in Leesburg for the following reasons:
1. An easily accessible location
2. Good physical facilities
3. Close parking for clients and employees
4. Adequate work space in which employees may function
effectively
5. No pass thru expense for property tax, insurance,
maintenance, etc.
Mr. Willett submitted to the Board a proposal with Leesburg Office Park, with rates, which include all utilities (except phone), taxes, insurance, janitorial, maintenance and other operating expense, for a period of three years.
Mr. Mel Baker, representing the owner of the property in Leesburg, appeared before the Board, and stated that he would be willing to adjust the proposal, as needed by the County.
Discussion occurred regarding the County offices that would be placed in the Leesburg area, and the inconvenience that may be caused to the public by such a move.
Ms. Ruthann Padgett, Manager, Leesburg Office Park, appeared before the Board to discuss the proposal.
Mr. Baker stated that there may be an increase of $.25 per square foot for a one year lease.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved a one year lease with Leesburg Office Park, with an option for the second and third years, with the adjustment for the second and third years not to exceed an additional $.25 per square foot.
Ms. Padgett stated that the lease would be prepared and presented to the County Attorney's office for review.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ROAD PROJECTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for payment to Superior Asphalt, on Project SA-53, Mt. Plymouth, in the amount of $163,953.80.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to reimburse Karen Bowerman, Fire Inspector, $315.00 tuition, upon successful completion of Fire Dynamics through the University of Cincinnati Open Learning Program.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the request from the Pasco Fire District, to purchase six sets of PBI bunker gear, at a cost of $2,424.00.
Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board approved the request Erom the Pasco Fire District, to reimburse Judy Crippen and William J. Berry $63.00 each, upon successful completion of Haz Mat I, at Lake Sumter Community College.
Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the request from the South Lake Fire District, to purchase one Johnson mobile radio, at a cost of $537.00 and one Uniden portable radio, at a cost of $635.00.
Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Commr. Burhans made a motion to deny the request from the South Lake Fire District, to purchase a 1962 GMC pumper, from the Eatonville Fire Department, at a cost of $500.00.
The motion died for the lack of a second.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved the request, as stated above, in the amount of $500.00.
Commr. Burhans voted "no", and Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/FIRE DISTRICTS-FIRE DEPARTMENTS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the request from the South Lake Fire District, to purchase a 298 gpm Kubota portable pump, at a cost of $650.00..Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/EMERGENCY SERVICES/RESOLUTIONS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board approved the request for signatures on an application and resolution for the EMS Trust Fund award, in the amount of $55,878.70.
Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/ANIMAL CONTROL
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board approved the request from Animal Control, to purchase electric animal clippers, from the Donation Fund, at a cost of $32.00.
Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.
FAIRGROUNDS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved the request from the Lake County Shrine Club, to operate Bingo at the Expo Center.
Commr. Burhans declared a conflict of interest and did not vote, due to being a Shriner.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/VETERANS SERVICE
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board approved the request for Arthur Ragland, Jeanne Faerber and Don Priem to attend the Mid-Winter Training Conference, October 21-23, 1987, in Tampa, at an estimated cost of $655.00.
Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.
APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/LIBRARIES
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved the request to reappoint Brenda VonHartmann to a two year term, ending October 1989, on the Lake County Library Board.
Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.
CONTRACTS, LEASES AND AGREEMENTS/MUNICIPALITIES/PLANNING
DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved the request for signatures on the Interlocal Planning Agreement, with the City of Montverde.
Commr. Smoak was not present for the vote.
COMMITTEES/DEVELOPMENT/ORDINANCES
Mr. Mike Szunyog, Director of Development Coordination, appeared before the Board to discuss the proposed membership of the Mining Committee.
Discussion occurred regarding the expressed interest by Marion McKinney and John Whitaker to serve on the Committee, in the capacity of the general public.
Mr. Szunyog informed the Board that Florida Crushed Stone and Florida Rock had each expressed a desire to have a representative serve on the Mining Committee.
The Board directed Mr. Szunyog to return at a later date with a complete list of recommendations for the Committee, to be considered by the Board.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/POLLUTION CONTROL
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request to reimburse Mike Roberts $144.88 for tuition and lab fee, upon successful completion of the Limnology course at the University of Central Florida.
RESOLUTIONS/WATER AUTHORITY
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for signatures on a resolution amending resolution 1987-33, to establish an "Idle Speed - No Wake", at the Whitehair Bridge - Highway 44.
CONTRACTS, LEASES AND AGREEMENTS/WATER AUTHORITY
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for signatures on the Project Agreement for State Aquatic Plant Control Funds 16C-50, for FY 87/88.
CONTRACTS, LEASES AND AGREEMENTS/WATER AUTHORITY
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for signatures on the DNR/COE Cooperative Aquatic Plant Control Agreement, for FY.87/88.
CONTRACTS, LEASES AND AGREEMENTS/PUBLIC WORKS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved a cablevision franchise, for South Lake County, for Buddy Oswalt, as recommended by the County Administrator.
BONDS - MOBILE HOME
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Smoak and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for Francis Silverwell, Mt. Plymouth, District 4, 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 the completion of the conventional dwelling unit or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT/SUBDIVISIONS
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for the final plat approval for Century Estates, as recommended by the County Administrator.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/FAIRGROUNDS
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request for payment of the remaining bill, to Mr. Joseph Van Den Bogaert, for the clearing of 541.23 acres of land at the new Convention Center site, as recommended by the County Administrator.
BUDGETS/EMERGENCY SERVICES/MEETINGS
Mr. Michael C. Willett, County Administrator, requested that the Board meet September 22, 1987, prior to the Final Budget Hearing, in order to discuss personnel salaries and to discuss the approval of a proposed contract with Stottler, Stagg & Associates, for the 9-l-l project. Mr. Willett stated that he had some concerns with the proposed contract.
It was noted that the Board would meet at 4:00 p.m., for a Special Meeting.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the request from Noel E. Griffin, Sheriff, for an appropriation of $3,500.00 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, pursuant to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, for the purchase of one Minature Audio Video Surveillance System, from Global Research and Development Corporation.
LICENSES AND PERMITS/MEETINGS
Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, reminded the Board of the final approval of the gun permits and bonds, which will need action by the Board September 22, 1987, pursuant to the State law.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED/INSURANCE
Commr. Carson presented to the Board members the proposed 1987-88 Schedule of Insurance for Lake County, for their review.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board awarded the insurance coverage, as presented in the 1987-88 Schedule of Insurance.
APPOINTMENTS-RESIGNATIONS/COMMITTEES/INSURANCE
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the appointment of Mr. Neil Kelly, Risk Management, to the Lake County Safety Committee.
BUDGETS/CONTRACTS, LEASES AND AGREEMENTS/COUNTY ATTORNEY
Commr. Smoak discussed the County Attorney's budget with the Board. He stated that the budgetary procedure was changed so that the County Attorney's Office was no longer reflected in the budget as a separate line item budget consideration. He requested that the Accounting Department set this back up as a line item budget, so that there is a budgeted amount shown in the master budget, and that monthly bills are applied to that amount. Commr. Smoak secondly requested that the County Attorney supply the members with a copy of his contract.
Mr. Chris Ford, County Attorney, stated that his original recommendation was not to place his budget in all different areas, but to have one line item for a better accounting procedure.
Commr. Smoak stated that he felt there should still be a budget item for each department within the County indicating their use of the County Attorney's Office, and with the County Attorney's Office devising a system of accounting numbers, which will work through a mutual computer printout system and correspond with a similar system used by the County.
Mr. Bob Wilson, Finance Director, appeared before the Board and suggested that the County Attorney's Office present a brief description with each billing, in order to allocate funds to the proper accounts.
Mr. Watkins stated that he would meet with Mr. Wilson and Mr. Ford, in order to develop the necessary procedures being requested.
There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned at 3:40 p.m.
THOMAS J. WINDRAM, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
JAMES C. WATKINS, CLERK
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