MINUTES OF regular MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY commissioners
MONDAY, JUNE 3, 1957
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session in the County Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse at Tavares on Monday, June 3, with the following present: Chairman Cowart, Commissioners Singeltary, Hooten, Simpson and Cross, Attorney Duncan also Clerk Owens. Board called to order by Chairman Cowart:
The minutes of the meetings of May 4, 6, 13 and 28 were adopted as read on motion of Commr. Simpson seconded by Commr. Hooten and carried.
PAUPER LIST
DISTRICT NO. 1 – Motion by Commr. Singeltary seconded by Commr. Hooten and carried, that Mr. Aaron Ward for $15.00 be dropped from the list; that Mr. & Mrs. Azell Stewart for $25.00 be dropped from the list.
DISTRICT NO. 2 – That no changes be made.
DISTRICT NO. 3 – That Mrs. Corrine Fletcher for care of Mrs. Marie Tucker be dropped from the list as Mrs. Tucker is receiving State Welfare Aid.
DISTRICT NO. 4 – That Katherine Williams for $15.00 and Clyde Walker for $10.00 be dropped from the list as both have been approved for State Welfare Aid. That Rebecca Williams, 112 Badger Avenue, Eustis, be granted $10 per month.
DISTRICT NO. 5 – That Mrs. Truesdale for $40.00 for care of Ida Eberhard be dropped from the list.
Clerk Owens reported that he has approved since the last regular meeting the following Notary Public Bonds with American Fire & Casualty Company: E. M. Dyson 5-8-57; Emma M. Milnor 5-8-57; Beulah I. Frinkley 5-10-57; Dan E. Winn 5-21-57; Mildred S. Westervelt 5-22-57; C. E. Berdine 5-25-57; and Don Tadlock 5-28-57; and with American Surety Company of New York – Jo Clark 5-14-57 and Dorris L. Scott 5-15-57 and with Glen Falls Insurance Company R. S. Blair 6-3-57.
The Board approved the bond of Mrs. Eddy Gray Giles with American Fire and Casualty Company.
Mr. Simpson filed Quit-Claim deed from Glenn L. Brown as Executor, to Lake County for the construction of a loading area by Lake County in Section 27-19-27, for the benefit of grantor and his heirs and assigns and members of the general public.
Mr. Simpson filed check in amount of $6.30 for sale of one foot of pipe. Said check for deposit Road and Bridge Fund.
Mrs. Valentine, Home Demonstration Agent, appeared before the Board and introduced Mrs. Rowley, Assistant Home Demonstration Agent. Mrs. Valentine stated 4-H Girls Short Course will start next week and estimated expense for 15 scholarships, 2 adult leaders and travel expense will be $400.55, WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Singeltary, seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, warrant in the amount of $400.55 was authorized issued to Lake County Girls’ 4-H Club Fund for expense to Short-Course in Tallahassee…………
Mrs. Valentine stated the expense for the State Citizenship winner – Elva Sears – to American Youth Leadership Training Camp at Shelby, Michigan, July 29 to Aug. 11, will be $75.00 WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Singeltary seconded by Commr. Hooten and carried, warrant in the amount of $75.00 was authorized issued to Lake County Girls’ 4-H Club Fund for expense to American Youth Leadership Training Camp at Shelby, Michigan.
Mrs. Valentine stated the air conditioner has taken up the space formerly used for bulletins and she needs other space. WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Singeltary seconded by Commr. Hooten and carried, Mrs. Valentine was authorized to have L. L. Coven install shelves in her office for bulletins at the price as quoted - $735.00.
Mrs. Valentine presented information on cost of water cooler. No action taken.
Letter from James R. Connell, Assistant County Agent, re: Expense of 10 boys to Boys 4-H Short Course at the University of Florida, June 10 to 14, in the amount of $175.00, was read by Clerk Owens; WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Singeltary seconded by Commr. Hooten and carried, warrant in the amount of $175.00 was authorized issued to Lake County Boys’ 4-H Club Fund to defray expense of 10 boys to 4-H Short Course at University of Florida in Gainesville.
Mr. John C. Schlauder appeared before the Board and presented Plat of 3-Lakes Subdivision for approval; also Title Insurance Policy #FE 3499 issued by Title & Trust Co. of Florida showing clear title. Letter from Lake County Health Department re the subdivision was filed. Motion by Commr. Cross seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, that the Plat of 3-Lakes Subdivision be approved.
Mr. Vick Oswalt appeared before the Board re purchasing property adjoining his property in Block 125A Sunset Park, Clermont, as he thinks the property belongs to Lake Co. Mr. Duncan was instructed to check on the title of the property in question.
Plats of Glenn Ridge Heights and First Addition to Live Oak Ridge, both in the City of Leesburg were presented for approval. Lawyers Title Insurance Corporation policy #Z752-531 on Glenn Ridge Heights and policy #Z752-586 on First Addition to Live Oak Ridge showing clear title to both subdivisions were presented; WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Singeltary seconded by Commr. Hooten and carried, the Plats of Glenn Ridge Heights and First Addition to Live Oak Ridge were approved.
Mr. John R. Dequine appeared before the Board re the removal by former owner of equipment that was in the Velsor house. Mr. Duncan stated Mr. Dequine called him this morning and stated the houses are practically stripped of equipment. Mr. Singeltary suggested that Mr. Duncan notify the owner to return the equipment. Clerk Owens was authorized to write the State Road Department that Mr. Dequine should be given credit for the items removed. Mr. Dequine stated the two small buildings behind the Velsor house are partially on property purchased by the State. Mr. Duncan was instructed to look into this matter. Mr. Dequine filed letter listing the equipment removed from the house.
Mr. Ferguson appeared before the Board and presented application of Barry Joe Ferguson, his son, for admittance to the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind at St. Augustine, WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Singeltary seconded by Commr. Hooten and carried, the application of Barry Joe Ferguson for admittance to the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind was approved.
Mr. Schott, of Shoup Voting Machine Company, appeared before the Board re the County purchasing voting machines. Mr. Owens read a letter from Jim Landon of this Company quoting prices on the machines. Mr. Owens stated the cost of the November 1956 General Election was $4,277.59. Mrs. Baker stated there are practically 20-thousand registered voters. After discussion of the purchase of voting machines, on motion of Commr. Cross seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, the Clerk was authorized to advertise for 50 Automatic Voting Machines, more or less, on a 5-year lease basis, also a 10 year lease basis, bids to be received on July 1, 1957.
Mr. J. C. Hunter, County Service Officer, appeared before the Board and read and explained his annual report as of June 1, 1956 to May 31, 1957, and filed copy. Mr. Hunter filed request for consideration when the budget is considered.
Mr. Jas. Gamble Rogers, Architect of Winter Park, appeared before the Board setting forth facts in regard to the work done by him. He also filed letters of recommendation from Elwyn Thomas, Justice Supreme Court, and State Prison Building Supervisor. Mr. Cross informed Mr. Rogers he has contacted Smith & Reynolds re the work.
Mr. Townsend and Mr. Larabee appeared before the Board re certain plat, but stated the engineer did not get the linen copies of the plat. They were advised to bring the linen copies to the Clerk’s Office as the Board may have a special meeting this month and the plat could be approved by them.
Mr. Duncan presented revised appraisal on State Road 44 Cassia to the Bridge, which has been requested by the State Road Department and approved by it, and requested that that Board approve the revised appraisal. WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Simpson seconded by Commr. Hooten and carried, the revised appraisal on State Road 44 Cassia to the Bridge was approved by the Board.
Mr. Duncan also presented appraisal on Section 1161 – School Bus Road Sellers’ Lake – which the State Road Department requests that the Board approve – WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Cross seconded by Commr. Singeltary and carried, the appraisal on Section 1161 – School Bus Road Sellers’ Lake – was approved.
Mr. Singeltary presented 3 deeds to be executed by the Chairman and Clerk, covering a clay pit which was conveyed to the County for clay only, and as the clay has now been used, this property should now be conveyed back to the original owners – Andrew P. Miller; C. L. Wilson and wife; John F. Seagle and wife, et al. WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Singeltary seconded by Commr. Cross and carried, the Chairman and Clerk were authorized to execute the three deeds conveying the property back to the original owners.
NOTICE HAVING BEEN ADVERTISED FOR BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO TRUCKS for District #2, the following bids were received:
Jungle Auto Service – Leesburg
2 GMC Model 351 Cab & Chassis, 6 cylinder,
1952 Chevy trade-in $2297.00
with 1953 Chevy trade in 2247.00
If V-8 desired, add $140.00 to each above prices
Hodges Equipment Company – Leesburg
2 International Model A-162 trucks to meet
Specifications & tr in $4907.06 net
Sun Chevrolet Company, Inc. – Clermont
2 new 1957 Chevrolet 2-ton Model 6103 w trade
In 2 trucks $3650.00
Alternate bid for V-8 engine add $97 per new truck
Mid Lakes Motor Company – Leesburg
2 new 1957 Fords – net cost $1850.00 per truck w trade in $3700.00
8-cyclinder engine add $87.50 per truck or $1937.50
Motion by Commr. Singeltary seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried that the bid of Sun Chevrolet Company, Inc., Clermont to furnish Lake County 2 new 1957 Chevrolet 2-ton Model 6103 trucks with trade in of 2 used trucks for the sum of $3650.00 be accepted.
Notice having been advertised for the purchase of a Tax Billing Accounting Machine to be used by County Tax Assessor, the following bid was received.
George Stuart, Inc. – Orlando
1 underwood Sundstrand Tax Billing Machine $3565.00
(incld 1 extra control plate & stand – 2 shelves)
Less 10% discount on machine 339.90
Net total $3,225.10
Motion by Commr. Singeltary seconded by Commr. Cross and carried, that the bid of George Stuart, Inc., to furnish Lake County One Underwood Sundstrand Tax Billing Machine, as per specifications as advertised in notice to bidders, including one extra control plate and a stand mounting with two shelves at the price of $3,565.00, less 10% discount (on machine, not on stand) making a net total of $3,225.10 be accepted; and that the Tax Collector and Tax Assessor be authorized to pay for same on a 50/50 basis.
Notice having been advertised for the purchase of a Caterpillar Motor Grader, or equal, for District #3, the following bids were received:
Square Deal Machinery & Supply Company
One – New Allis-Chalmers Model D Motor Grader, less
Trade-in 1938 Caterpillar grader and 1 Huber Maintainer $5,575.00
Alternate with trade in $6,515.00
Jos L. Rozier Machinery Company – Orlando
1 – New Caterpillar #212 Motor Grader, with trade-ins $7,905.00
10:00 x 24 front tires add $147.00
12:00 x 24 all-round add $334.00
24 volt direct electric starting in lieu of gas,
Deduct $140.00
Florida-Georgia Tractor Company – Orlando
1 New Galion Model 303 Motor Grader, with trade-ins $7,999.00
Add $480.00 for hydraulic booster
Add $215.00 for 10:00 x 24 front tires
Add $145.00 for cab open type
Add $560.00 for scarifier V-type
Add $433.00 for hydraulic moldboard
Letter from Florida-Equipment Company stating “unable to meet specifications & did not bid.”
(See page 32 for Resolution authorizing acceptance of Jos. L. Rozier Machinery Company’s bid in the amount of $7,905.00)
Harry Gaylord, Attorney, filed Petition of John F. Nelson and Evelyn P. Nelson as follows:
The undersigned, being the owner of property abutting the hereinafter described streets, hereby petitions the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida to vacate, abandon, discontinue and close the following streets located and situated in Lake County, Florida, more particularly described as follows:
That certain area designated as a street sometimes known as Virginia Avenue, lying and being between Lots or Blocks H, I, J, K and L according to the map of the lands of the Virginia Land Corporation situated in Sections 27 and 34, Township 19 South, Range 26 East, according to the plat thereof filed March 21, 1914 and recorded in Plat Book 2, page 29 of the Public Records of Lake County, Florida, and Government Lot 2 in Section 34, Township 19 South, Range 26 East and Government Lot 11 in Section 27, Township 19 South, Range 26 East
And
That certain street designated as Tazewell Avenue located and bounded on the West by Lots or Blocks A, B, C and D and on the East by Lots E, F and G according to said map of the lands of the Virginia Land Corporation
And to renounce and disclaim any right of the County and the public in and to any and all of said land in connection therewith because of the fact that said areas have never opened or used as streets and are being used as a citrus grove.
LUNEL GROVES, INC.
By John F. Nelson
As its President
(Corporate Seal)
Attest: Evelyn P. Nelson
As its Secretary
WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Hooten seconded by Commr. Singeltary and carried, the following Resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the owner of property abutting the following streets located and situated in Lake County, Florida, more particularly described as follows:
That certain area designated as a street sometimes known as Virginia Avenue, lying and being between Lots or Blocks H, I, J, K and L according to the map of the lands of the Virginia Land Corporation situated in Sections 27 and 34,Township 19 South, Range 26 East, according to the plat thereof filed March 21, 1914 and recorded in Plat Book 2, page 29 of the Public Records of Lake County, Florida, and Government Lot 2 in Section 34, Township 19 South, Range 26 East and Government Lot 11 in Section 27, Township 19 South, Range 26 East
And
That certain street designated as Tazewell Avenue located and bounded on the West by Lots or Blocks A, B, C and D and on the East by Lots E, F and G according to said map of the lands of the Virginia Land Corporation
has filed a petition to vacate, abandon, discontinue and close said streets;
NOW, THEREFORE, a public hearing on said property will be held by the undersigned in the County Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse at Tavares, Lake County, Florida, at 10:00 o’clock A.M. on Monday July 1, 1957 to take action on said petition.
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY: J. C. Cowart
As its Chairman
ATTEST: Frank E. Owens
As its Clerk (Official Seal)
Clerk Owens read a letter from State Road Department, Richey Green, RE: Section 1162, State Road S-561-A (State Road 561 N. Shore Lake Minneola to Old State Road 50) in part as follows: “Where we cross the Palatlakaha Creek a question has arisen whether a bridge with the same elevation of the current bridge is of sufficient height for any future potential navigation with reference to boat clearance. The elevation of the present bridge is sufficiently high for our routine needs and if a higher center line elevation is requested for the new bridge officially by Lake County, the Additional cost will have to be borne by Lake County from funds other than secondary road funds.”
WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Hooten seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, the Clerk was authorized to notify Mr. Green to go ahead with plans on basis of present height of the bridge as this height is sufficient for Lake County needs.
The following letters re – Subdivisions – from Lake County Health Department were filed with the Board:
James Spillers’ lots, located at Sylvan Shores Point, Mount Dora
Robert E. Travers’ Subdivision located at Sylvan Shores Point, Mount Dora
Joe Horner’s Subdivision located 2 miles South of Eustis to right of State Road 19
Frisch Subdivision located on Road 27 South of Leesburg
Clerk Owens filed the following quotation on water cooler for Home Demo. Building: Lake Plumbing & Appliance
7 gallons per hour Kelvinator Electric Water Cooler $219.60
Dunstan & Son Plumbing Co.
5 gallon per hour with foot control & stainless steel top $180.00 (not install)
Hood Plumbing Company
7 gallon per hour Oasis Electric drinking fountain $188.50
Rehbaum’s Hardware
6 gallons per hour Frigidaire water cooler $218.00
Motion by Commr. Cross seconded by Commr. Singeltary and carried that the quotations on water cooler for the Home Demonstration Building be taken under advisement and that the Clerk so advise Mrs. Valentine.
Clerk Owens read a letter from Karl Lehmann, Chairman, 5th Judicial Circuit Population Commission, in which was enclosed check in the amount of $34.23 representing one-half of the balance from the amounts paid the Commission by Lake & Marion Counties for the Population survey. Check ordered deposited to Lake County General Fund.
Clerk Owens filed check in the amount of $91.17 from Waterman Memorial Hospital Inc., representing a refund on Irene Hill (C) hospital account as she had insurance. Check ordered deposited General Fund, credit D-2.
R. G. Cassady, Tax Assessor, filed with the Board Certificates of Correction of Error numbered 199 to 204 inclusive, representing changes which have been made on the 1956 Tax Roll since the Tax Roll was turned over to the Tax Collector. WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Singeltary seconded by Commr. Hooten and carried, the Certificates numbered 199 to 204 inclusive were approved by the Board.
Commr. Hooten reported that Libby Company has offered him an easement on a 5-acre clay pit. Mr. Hooten was instructed to notify Mr. McClure of Libby Company that the Board accepts this clay pit for maintaining of clay roads in that section, and the necessary lease be prepared and delivered to Clerk Owens for approval of Attorney Duncan.
Motion by Commr. Singeltary seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried that the Application of Truman G. Futch, Jr., for duplicate tax certificate covering NE ¼ of SE ¼ lying West of RR in Section 27-19-24 be approved by the Board.
Motion by Commr. Hooten seconded by Commr. Cross and carried that the salary of Bill Young be raised to $1.25 per hour and the guards working under him be raised to $1.00 per hour, beginning June 1, 1957.
Motion by Commr. Hooten seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried that the action of the Clerk and Chairman in approving the application of Frank Hedge for admittance to the T. B. Hospital be approved.
Clerk read a letter from Karl Lehmann requesting $100.00 for civil defense, WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Singeltary seconded by Commr. Cross and carried, the Clerk was authorized to issue warrant for $100.00 to Lake County Defense Council for Civil Defense.
Clerk Owens read a letter from City of Leesburg re airline service to the City and requesting that the Board adopt a Resolution similar to the one adopted by the City of Leesburg, WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Singeltary seconded by Commr. Cross and carried the following Resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, Lake County, Florida, with its population of 46,000 has no commercial aviation service for passengers, mail or express; and
WHEREAS, the Civil Aeronautics Board is preparing to hold a hearing in the Southeastern Area Local Service Case to consider the extensions of existing airlines and the certification of new airlines, which area will include Central Florida; and
WHEREAS, the area included in Lake County, Florida should be served by a new certificated airline or an extension of an existing airline; and
WHEREAS, the Leesburg Airport is so located that it is convenient to the greater portion of the population of Lake County, Florida; and
WHEREAS, commercial aviation service for passenger mail and express service to the Leesburg, Florida Airport would be of great benefit to the citizens of Lake County, Florida; and
WHEREAS, the interest of Lake County, Florida will be directly affected by the decision of the Civil Aeronautics Board in the Southeastern Area Local Service Case;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida in proper session duly assembled, does hereby respectfully request that the Civil Aeronautics Board in its consideration of the proposals in the Southeastern Area Local Service Case, give every possible consideration for the provision of commercial aviation service to Lake County, Florida, and that copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the Florida Senators, the Congressman for this District and the City of Leesburg for the purpose of evidencing the feeling and action of the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida.
Clerk Owens read a letter from Sumter Electric re the lights in the Community Hall at Ferndale, which was referred to Commr. Hooten.
Clerk Owens read a letter from Board of Trustees of the Memorial Home for Senior Citizens, Inc., Mrs. Agnes Truesdale, requesting that the rate for state/county patients be increased. Clerk was instructed to refer the letter to Mrs. Sudderth for investigation.
Clerk Owens filed estimates for installing vents in the Photostat room as follows:
Temperature Engineering Corp. – Eustis $130.28
H. D. Strickler – Eustis $155.15
Motion by Commr. Cross seconded by Commr. Singeltary and carried, that Clerk Owens be authorized to have Temperature Engineering Corp. to install the necessary vents in the Photostat room at a cost of $130.28.
Motion by Commr. Cross seconded by Commr. Singeltary and carried, that the following named Banks be designated County Depositories for the period beginning the first day of July 1957 until the First Monday in July 1958 for funds as listed, and such other public money as may be deposited therein, and with sufficient collateral to cover the deposits at all times. (1/3 of collections for General Fund to be deposited in the 2 banks in Eustis & Mt. Dora Bank).
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BANKS |
FUNDS |
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First National Bank of Leesburg |
Road and Bridge |
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Citizens National Bank of Leesburg |
Road and Bridge |
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Peoples State Bank of Groveland |
General and Capital Outlay Reserve (County Home) |
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Bank of Tavares |
General |
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First National Bank of Mt. Dora |
General and Armories |
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First State Bank and Trust Company - Eustis |
General |
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First National Bank of Eustis |
General |
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Citizens Bank of Clermont |
Fine and Forfeiture and South Lake Memorial Hospital |
Clerk Owens was instructed to notify the Tax Collector and Sheriff re bank depositories.
Commr. Cross reported he has an old dragline, with very little value, which the City of Eustis wants to lease but will still let him use it. The Board stated should have in the Lease Agreement, City will assume all liability. Attorney Duncan to pass on lease agreement.
Mr. Roy Hamlin appeared before the Board and filed Proof of Publication of Notice of Intention to Apply for Vacation of Plat of Subdivision Certificate of Lake Abstract and Guaranty Company as to payment of Taxes, Affidavit of Jean T. Edwards and Anna T. Penney and application for Vacation of Subdivision Plat in Lake County, Florida Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 192.29 and 192.30 Florida Statutes 1955, as follows:
NOW COME Jean T. Edwards, also known as Jean Tilden Edwards, whose address is 921 Alba Drive, Orlando, Florida, and Anna T. Penney, also known as Anna Tilden Penney, whose address is 1104 Seville Place, Orlando, Florida, and most respectfully show and represent unto your Honorable Board that they are now and have been for many years last past the owners of the fee simple title to all of Government Lot 4 of Section 37, Township 22 South, Range 26 East in Lake County, Florida; that they acquired their title thereto by warranty deed dated October 27, 1962 which is recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Lake County, Florida in Deed Book 330, page 291, under date of November 7, 1952; that all of said tract or parcel of land is embraced in that certain plat of subdivision known and designated as “Park Hill Beach” as the same appears on file in the public records of said Lake County, Florida, in Plat Book 4 page 67 under date of August 27, 1924; that there is no other tract or parcel of land embraced in said subdivision and that the said Jean T. Edwards and Anna T. Penney are, therefore, the owners of the fee simple title to all of the property so embraced in said plat; that none of the streets, avenues, lanes or parks shown on said plat have ever been opened for public use either by your applicants or their predecessors in title; that neither this Honorable Board nor its predecessors in office have ever in any manner accepted the offer of the original owners of the property embraced in said plat to dedicate said streets, avenues, lanes or parks; that the public has never used and is not now using the same, or any part thereof for any purpose whatsoever; and that there are therefore, no other persons whose interests will be affected in the event that said plat is vacated.
Said applicants, as said fee owners, further show and represent that said tract or parcel of land does not lie within any corporate limits of any city or town of said county and that all state and county taxes heretofore assessed against said tract or parcel of land from 1924 to January 1, 1957, have been fully paid and satisfied, all of which will more fully appear from a certificate of the Lake Abstract & Guaranty Company which is hereto attached and made a part hereof.
Said applicants further show and represent that the Clermont Press of the City of Clermont in said County and State is the newspaper published nearest to said tract or parcel of land and that they caused a notice of their intention to apply to this Honorable Board for the vacation of said plat of subdivision to be published in two weekly issues of said paper, to-wit: May 15 and May 23 respectively, all of which will appear from the proof of publication of such notice which is also attached and made a part hereof.
WHEREFORE, the premises considered, said applicants most respectfully request that this Honorable Board shall, upon appropriate proceedings in this behalf, adopt a suitable Resolution vacating said plat of subdivision in accordance with the provisions of the laws of the State of Florida hereinabove recited.
Most respectfully submitted this 29th day of May, A. D. 1957.
Jean T. Edwards
Anna T. Penney
THEREUPON, at the hour of eleven a.m., R. P. Hamlin of Tavares, Florida, as attorney for Jean T. Edwards of 921 Alba Drive, Orlando, Florida, and Anna T. Penney of 1104 Seville Place, Orlando, Florida, filed with the Board their written sworn application for the vacation of a subdivision plat of Government Lot 4, Section 36, Township 22 South, Range 26 East in Lake County, Florida, known as “Park Hill Beach,” as the same appears on file in the public records of Lake County, Florida, in Plat Book 4, page 67, under the date of August 27, 1924, and the Board, having duly considered the same on motion of Commr. Hooten seconded by Commr. Singeltary, passed a Resolution granting said application in the following words:
RESOLUTION VACATING PLAT KNOWN AS
“PARK HILL BEACH”
WHEREAS, Jean T. Edwards and Anna T. Penney, both of Orlando, Orange County, Florida, have filed with the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, at the hour of eleven a.m. Monday, June 3, 1957, their written sworn application for the vacation of a subdivision plat of Government Lot 4, Section 36, Township 22 South, Range 26 East in Lake County, Florida, known as “Park Hill Beach,” as the same appears on file in the public records of Lake County, Florida, in Plat Book 4, page 67, under date of August 27, 1924; and
WHEREAS, it appears, upon an examination of said application, that the applicants are the owners of the fee simple title to all of the property embraced in said subdivision as above described; that neither this Board nor its predecessors in office have ever in any manner accepted the offer of the original owners of said property embraced in said plat to dedicate the streets, avenues, lanes or parks shown upon said plat to dedicate the streets, avenues, lanes or parks shown upon said plat; that the public has never used and is not now using the same or any part thereof for any purpose whatsoever; that the tract or parcel of land described in said application does not lie within any corporate limits of any town of said county; and that there are, therefore, no persons except the owners whose interests will be affected in the event that said plat is vacated; and
WHEREAS, it appears from the certificate of Lake Abstract & Guaranty Company attached to and made a part of said application, that all taxes legally assessed against said property for the years 1924 to 1956, both inclusive, have been fully paid or otherwise satisfied as provided by law; and
WHEREAS, it appears that the newspaper published nearest the said tract or parcel of land in said county is the Clermont Press and that said applicants have caused notice of their intention to file with said Board their said application to be published in not less than two weekly installments of said paper, to-wit: May 16th and May 23rd, all of which will more fully appear from the proof of publication of said notice attached to and made a part of said application; and
WHEREAS, it appears that no objection to the granting of the prayer in said application has been made to this Board by any person either during the progress of said meeting of said Board or at any other time:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, at its regular meeting held June 3, 1957, that said plat be and the same is hereby vacated as provided by law and that a duly certified copy of this Resolution shall be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court and, at the expenses of the applicants, duly recorded in the public records of said County.
Motion by Commr. Hooten seconded by Commr. Singeltary and carried, the following Resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County did on the 3rd day of June 1957 receive bids pursuant to proper advertisement, for one #212 Caterpillar Grader with bulldozer 50 horsepower diesel engine, 12-foot moldboard, or equal; and
WHEREAS, four bids were received offering machinery pursuant to said notice to bidders; and
Whereas, in the opinion of the Board of County Commissioners the lowest and best bid is not the lowest bid in dollars, but for the purposes for which said machinery is required the bid of JOS. L. ROZIER MACHINERY CO., offering the following machinery and equipment:
· New Caterpillar #212 Motor Grader, 50 horsepower diesel engine, 12’ moldboard, bulldozer blade, tandem drive, 7:00 x 21 8-ply tubeless tires front: 10:00 x 24 8-ply tubeless tires rear; leaning wheel front axle, dual brakes, muffler with standard gasoline starting engine including 6 volt electric starting system, battery horn, and 30 amp. Generator, for $7,905.00;
is the lowest and best bid received; that the machinery and equipment offered at a lower price is 4500 pounds or more, less in weight than the type of machinery described in the notice to bidders, and said machinery priced lower than the new caterpillar #21 motor grader does not have leaning front wheels which are necessary for the type of work required.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that the bid of Jos. L Rozier Machinery, Co., offering to sell the equipment more particularly above described for $7,905.00, be and the same is hereby accepted; and that all other bidders be notified that their bids have not been accepted.
THE FOLLOWING LETTERS WERE FILED WITH THE BOARD
· Copy of Florida Assn of County Welfare Executives Resolution
· Seminole County Sportsman Assn – thanks for assistance re Wekiwa River
· Roy Christopher, City Atty of Mt. Dora – re complaints re hyacinths in Apopka Cana region
· Copy of letter from Karl Lehmann, Chr. Lake Co. Children’s Committee, to Gov. Collins
· Florida Board of Parks & Historic Memorials – thanks for copy of Resolution – Lake Griffin Pk.
· Florida Industrial Commission – re elevator
· Copy of Federal Works Agency Co – local rural road mileage report
· T. B. Hospital re – Maggie Findley, Albert D. Marshall, Nathan Warren Kirby & E. Handsbough
· Report State Bd of Administration – surplus gas tax; surplus auto transportation mileage tax
· Industrial Lime Road, Inc. – re limerock
THE FOLLOWING REPORTS WERE FILED WITH THE BOARD
· Myrtle Sudderth, Welfare Worker for County
· Lake County Mosquito Control Summary of operations for May 1957 by Fred Tanner
· Department of Agriculture Prison Division – report on jail and camp
· R. E. Norris, County Agent and Assistant Billy O. Bass
· Marian B. Valentine, Home Demonstration Agent and Asst Mary Jane Rowley
REPORT OF LICENSES FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 1957
Motion by Commr. Simpson seconded by Commr. Cross and carried, the following Vouchers were approved for payment:
GENERAL FUND No. 921 through 1053
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND No. 809 through 908
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND No. 135 through 159
SOUTH LAKE HOSPITAL FUND No. 7
MEETING ADJOURNED.
/s/ Frank E. Owens /s/ J. C. Cowart
CLERK CHAIRMAN