MINUTES OF the MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY commissioners
tuesday, september 3, 1957
MONDAY, September 2nd, being a holiday and a quorum not being present for the regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners, the Clerk adjourned the regular meeting of the Board until Tuesday, September 3rd, at ten o’clock a.m.
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session in the County Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse at Tavares on Tuesday, September 3rd, at ten o’clock a.m. with the following present: Chairman Cowart; Commissioners Singeltary, Hooten, Simpson, and Cross; Attorney Duncan; and Clerk Owens. The newly appointed Commissioner for District No. 1, Cecil C. Theus, was also present.
The Board was called to order by Chairman Cowart.
The minutes of the meetings of August 5 and 15 were approved as read.
pauper list
On a motion by Commr. Simpson, seconded by Commr. Cross and carried:
DISTRICT 1 – No changes were made in District No. 1.
DISTRICT 2 – No changes were made in District No. 2.
DISTRICT 3 – No changes were made in District No. 3.
DISTRICT 4 – Mrs. Corine Fletcher, Leesburg, was granted $40 for one month only for the care of Mrs. Sarah Spilliard.
DISTRICT 5 – Walter Kenmore was dropped from the list.
notary public bonds
Clerk Owens reported that he has approved since the last regular meeting the following Notary Public Bonds with American Surety Company of New York: O. M. Simpson, 8-7-57; Ruth B. Curry, 8-13-57; E. Lorraine McClain, 8-13-57; A. W. Knight, 8-14-57; and Ronald W. Lee, 8-15-57;
And with American Fire & Casualty Company: Mrs. Jimmie C. Watson, 8-13-57.
The Board approved the following Notary Public Bonds:
Harry A. Clark with Massachusetts Bonding & Insurance Company and Robert Hubbard with American Surety Company of New York.
The Board approved the Bond of Earle M. Fain as a Member of the State Welfare Board, 5th Congressional District, with U. S. Fidelity & Guaranty Company, appointed the 21st day of August 1957 until July 2, 1961.
The Board approved the Bond of Cecil C. Theus as County Commissioner, District 1, from August 23, 1957 until his successor is qualified with the U. S. Fidelity and Guaranty Company of Baltimore, Maryland.
Donald Porter appeared before the Board and presented a clipping from the Orlando Sentinel regarding the control of the Lock and Dam in Haines Creek as a means of keeping a good lake level around that area, stating in doing this the County is driving boaters away. Mr. Porter thinks the opening time for the Lock at Haines Creek should comply with the Lock at Moss Bluff. Mr. Porter also stated he is concerned about preserving the beauty of Dora Canal. Mr. Porter was informed that the Authority would meet to receive bids on this project on Friday, and he could confer with the Authority at that time.
Ed Heitling, Howey in the Hills, President of the Florida Inland Sports Fishing Hosts, appeared before the Board and invited the Commissioners to join a delegation from Orange and Lake Counties which will confer with Governor Collins Thursday regarding allocation of state funds for elimination of gizzard shad in Lake Apopka. No action taken as to whom would attend the conference from the Board.
The Plat of West Sylvan Shores was presented to the Board for approval; WHEREUPON, on a motion by Commr. Simpson, seconded by Commr. Hooten and carried, the Plat of West Sylvan Shores was approved subject to a letter from the Health Department and receipt of release. Policy A-77245 from Title & Trust Company of Florida was presented to the Board. Mr. Simpson reported this Plat is OK.
The Plat of First Addition to the City of Mount Dora (property within the present city limits of Mount Dora) was presented to the Board for approval; WHEREUPON, on a motion by Commr. Simpson, seconded by Commr. Cross, the Plat of First Addition to the City of Mount Dora was approved.
Walton Hunter appeared before the Board and presented for approval the Plat of Pine Island Shores, with a letter from the Lake County Health Department and opinion of title by W. B. Hunter; WHEREUPON, on a motion by Commr. Cross, seconded by Commr. Hooten and carried, the Plat of Pine Island Shores was approved.
Mr. Duncan suggested that the Board direct Fred Cross and himself to get up the requirements regarding plats and submit to the Board, and when approved same to be published. WHEREUPON, on a motion by Commr. Hooten, seconded by Commr. Simpson that Fred Cross was directed to work with Attorney Duncan in getting up the requirements regarding Plats to be submitted to the Board and that same be published upon approval.
The Viewers, Frank Gause, H. L. Alexander, and Albert Ballash, having been heretofore appointed to mark out the best route to be accepted and declared to be a public road as petitioned for in the Petition of Joe Priest and 24 others, and the Viewers having made their report on same recommending the establishment of the following described route:
Commence at the north end of Mansfield Road at its junction with the County Road west of the Old Dora Canal Bridge connecting with Lake Avenue in the Town of Tavares and run thence southerly and across the right of way of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad, thence southwesterly along and adjoining the right of way of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad to the west boundaries of Lots 6 and 7 of Camp Subdivision in the Town of Tavares, thence southerly along the west boundaries of Lots 7, 6, and 5 to the southwest corner of Lot 5, thence west along the south boundary of Lot 4 in Camp Subdivision to the southwest corner thereof, thence south along the East boundary of Sec. 31, Tp. 19 S. R. 26 E to the waters of Lake Dora.
ALSO, Commencing at the point where the “County Drive,” according to the Plat of “West Shore,” a Subdivision in the NE ¼ of SE ¼ of Sec. 31, Tp. 19 S. R. 26 E, lying east of the Railroad right of way intersects the East boundary of said Sec. 31, run thence Southwesterly, Westerly, and Southwesterly along “County Drive” to a point where the present road crosses the Seaboard Air Line Railroad right of way, thence Westerly along the present clay road to State Road 19.
WHEREUPON, on a motion by Commr. Hooten, seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, a Notice of the date that the route described above would be declared to be a public road was ordered posted at the Post Office in Tavares and at the Courthouse in Tavares for a period of 30 days for objections.
Mr. Duncan filed 10 deeds for right of way purposes known as Mansfield Road and stated he will get a deed from Burke Chester, which will complete the route. Clerk Owens was instructed to record the deeds.
A letter from Mr. and Mrs. Ashton Humiston submitting more names to be added to the Petition against closing Double Bridges Road and a letter from Mrs. C. T. Carlson regarding the road being used in the last two years were read and filed.
Clerk Owens read an application of C. H. Brautcheck, Mt. Dora, for the position of County Right of Way Agent. The application was ordered filed.
Clerk Owens read a letter from Triangle Plumbing and Heating, C. S. Sallas, regarding inspection of plumbing outside of the City of Mount Dora by unqualified plumbers. This letter was referred to Attorney Duncan for reply.
The request of R. E. Norris, County for $150 for trip to Miami as President of the Florida State Horticultural Society and $250 for trip to Boston, Massachusetts, as President of the Florida Association of County Agricultural Agents. Said requests were approved by the Board.
A letter from the Shoup Voting Machine Corp enclosing the contract on voting machines was read by the Clerk. Mr. Duncan was instructed to call Jimmy Landon and ask if they can change the date in the contact for voting machines to December 1, 1957; WHEREUPON, on a motion by Commr. Hooten, seconded by Commr. Cross and carried, the Contract was amended to read “The machines hereby leased are to be delivered to the County FOB Tavares within 15 days of receipt of shipping instructions, but in no event later than December 1, 1957, and title is to be vested in Lake County” upon approval of the Shoup Voting Machine Corp.
Clerk Owens read a letter from the Florida Development Commission enclosing a resolution regarding an aviation safety program; WHEREUPON, on a motion by Commr. Hooten, seconded by Commr. Cross, the following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, under the provisions of Chapter 24045, Laws of Florida, Acts of 1947, as amended, all monies from registration of aircraft are collected by the Motor Vehicle Commission; and
WHEREAS, the net proceeds from these monies after a deduction for the necessary expenses of the Motor Vehicle Commission are deposited to the credit of the Florida Development Commission; and
WHEREAS, fifty percent (50%) of the monies collected by the counties is refundable to the counties; and
WHEREAS, under the provisions of Section 18 of said Act, it is provided that the funds paid to the counties may be expended for general purposes by said counties, but the counties may designate the Florida Development Commission as their agent to expend said funds for aeronautical purposes within the county if the county so desires, and
WHEREAS, in the judgment of this Board, and the Board does so determine that the Florida Development Commission is in a better position to expend judiciously the County’s share of the funds for aeronautical purposes in this county.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County that the County does here designate the Florida Development Commission as the County’s agent to expend all funds which may accrue to the County under the provisions of the Act hereinabove mentioned for the calendar year 1956 for aeronautical purposes within this county and that the State Comptroller be and he is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to recognize the County’s fifty percent (50%) of such funds for the calendar year 1956 as monies expendable by the Florida Development Commission for aeronautical purposes as the agent of this county.
On a motion by Commr. Cross, seconded by Commr. Hooten and carried, the application for the duplicate tax certificate by Bowman and Brown, owner of the balance of the tax sale certificate 1476 dated the 14th day of July 1927 in the amount of $106.13 and part of Certificate 9698 dated the 7th day of August 1933 in the amount of $276.39 covering Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, Block 2, Sunnyside Unit, Clermont, was approved.
Commr. Cross reported he has complied with the request of the Columbia Casualty Company by attaching safeguards to all machines that have power takeoff without a metal guard over same in his District.
On a motion by Commr. Cross, seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, the Clerk was authorized to transfer from Hospital Service for the Indigent in the General Fund $12,075 to Item 565, General Fund, being the amount of the last quarter of the fiscal year ending September 30, 1957.
On a motion by Commr. Hooten, seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, Clerk Owens was authorized to publish the following Notice in the Clermont Press:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, in accordance with the authority given them under Section 125.37 of the Florida Statutes, 1955, upon the running of this Notice as prescribed by said Section, will adopt a Resolution authorizing the exchange of the following described tracts of land, situated and being in Lake County, Florida, owned by Lake County and not needed for County purposes:
ALL THAT PART OF:
Government Lot 5 in Sec. 26, Tp. 22 S. R. 25 E., lying east of State Road No. 461 and south of the following tract of land: Begin at the Northeast corner of NW ¼ of SW ¼ of said Sec. 26, run thence South 0° 57’ West 301 feet for the point of beginning, thence run South 47° 38’ West 400 feet, thence South 42° 22’ East 424.24 feet, thence 0° 59 East 583.06 feet to the point of beginning;
ALSO THAT PART OF: Government Lot 7 of Sect 26, Tp. 22 S. R. 25 E., lying east of State Road 461 LESS that part thereof which would be within the E ½ of SW ¼ extended for the following tract:
ALL THAT PART OF:
Government Lot 8 in Sec. 30, Tp. 19 S. R. 26 E, lying within 170 feet and west of the threat of the “Dora Canal.” The terms of said exchange shall be an equal exchange for approximate equal values of property.
On a motion by Commr. Hooten, seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, Clerk Owens was authorized to publish the following Notice in the Clermont Press:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, in accordance with the authority given them under Section 125.37 of the Florida Statutes, 1955, upon the running of this Notice as prescribed by said Section, will adopt a Resolution authorizing the exchange of the following described tracts of land, situated and being in Lake County, Florida, owned by Lake County, and not needed for County purposes:
ALL THAT PART OF: N ½ of Government Lot Three West of River in Sec. 7, Tp. 23 S. R. 26 E, containing thirty acres more or less; for the following described tract of land:
ALL THAT PART OF: E ½ of W ½ of E ½ of NW ¼ of NW ¼ in Sec. 13, Tp. 21 S. R. 25 E, containing five acres more or less;
The terms of said exchange shall be an equal exchange for approximate equal values of property.
Commr. Hooten reported that Mr. Guthrie had made an offer to exchange some property on the south side of Road 50 for some property belonging to the County on the north side of Road 50, but the people in Clermont think the County should not turn loose the property in Clermont. WHEREUPON, on a motion by Commr. Cross, seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, Commr. Hooten was to make a trade with Mr. Guthrie as above referred to.
Commr. Simpson filed a check in the amount of $1,350 from the City of Mount Dora for paving material for the streets. Said check was ordered deposited in R/B fund credit D-4.
Mr. Neal Huebasch appeared before the Board and filed a Proof of Publication and the following Petition of Charles A. Dillard and wife:
Comes now Charles Dillard and Audrey Dillard and their undersigned attorney and hereby make their application to the Board of County Commissioners under authority of Section 192.29 and 192.30 and Section 19230 Florida Statutes Annotated and Chapter 57-1482 House Bill No. 1049 to adopt a resolution vacating so much of the official plat of Erwins Subdivision and the replat thereof, a subdivision filed of record in the Public Records of Lake County, Florida, on September 2, 1929 and recorded in Plat Book 6 at Page 22, Public Records of Lake County, Florida, as is embraced in the right of way of the Satsuma Avenue from the right of way from Hall Street on the east and the right of way of Marsh Street on the west and returning it to acreage for taxation and thereby vacating said street which is not necessary for highway purposes or for the use of the traveling public.
Petitioners submit that they are the owners in fee simple of the aforesaid Erwins re-subdivision of the Plat of Erwins Subdivision and will conclusively show that they are such owners in fee simple and petitioners submit that the vacation of this avenue by this Board of County Commissioners will not affect the ownership of any other person owning other parts of said subdivision.
And the petitioners attach hereto proof that the notice of publication of their intention to file this petition has been published in the newspaper nearest to this tract in Lake County, Florida, in not less than two weekly issues of said paper, to wit: The Eustis Lake Region News.
And petitioners attach hereto certificate showing that all state and county taxes, including the current year, have been paid.
And in reliance on the foregoing that the aforesaid resolution become effective when filed in the office of Frank E. Owens, Clerk of the Circuit Court of the Fifth Judicial Circuit of the State of Florida, and duly recorded in the Public Records of Lake County, Florida.
(Signed by Charles A Dillard, Audrey Dillard, and Neal Huebsch, Attorney at Law, Suite 3, Professional Building, Eustis, Florida)
Mr. Huebsch asked the Board to accept the Resolution subject to approval of the City of Eustis and any other adjoining property owners. He was instructed to bring a resolution from the City of Eustis.
Clerk Owens filed a Title Search on the Leesburg By-Pass Section 1164-150.
The request from Mary Jane Rowley, Assistant Home Demonstration Agent, for $100 to help defray expenses to attend the National Home Demonstration Agents Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the last two weeks in October was approved by the Board on a motion by Commr. Hooten, seconded by Commr. Cross and carried.
The request of the County Judge for rental of six typewriters and other items was approved by the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Cross, seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, the following named persons was appointed to serve as House Committee for the Veterans Hall in Umatilla for the ensuing year, with the County Commission in District No. 5: Mrs. Robert Maxwell, Sr., Mr. John Williams, Mrs. Walter Whitcomb, Mrs. C. F. Hoagland, and Mr. Sam Marks, Chairman.
On a motion by Commr. Hooten, seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, the following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, heretofore the Board of County Commissioners for Lake County, Florida, did request the State Road Department to construct a wayside park and boat ramp on State Road 500, Federal Highway 441, at a point just west of the mouth of the Dora Canal on Lake Eustis, and
WHEREAS, it now appears that the four-laning of State Road 500 in said area will commence in the near future, and the construction of a wayside park and boat ramp will be of great benefit to the traveling public and to the people in said area, and
WHEREAS, the Tavares Chamber of Commerce at a recent meeting requested the revival and reactivation of this project, as will appear from a copy of a letter directed to the Lake County Board of Commissioners by the Tavares Chamber of Commerce, attached hereto and made a part hereof; and the Board of County Commissioners is in agreement with said project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that the State Road Department include in its plans for four laning State Road 500, a wayside park along the north side of the right of way of said State Highway and located west of the mouth of the Dora Canal on Lake Eustis and that the State Road Department be authorized after expending the amount usually allowed for wayside parks and boat ramps to pay the balance of costs from the secondary funds due and credited to Lake County.
Clerk Owens read a letter from the Comptroller’s Office regarding the School of Instruction on Retirement and Social Security to be held on Monday, September 9, at 8:00 p.m. in Courtroom.
Clerk Owens read the Notice to Bidders regarding the sale of old trucks. The Clerk announced no bids were received; WHEREUPON, on a motion by Commr. Simpson, seconded by Commr. Cross and carried, the following Resolution as adopted:
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, did in compliance with Law advertise for sale of two certain trucks described as follows:
One 1947 GMC tractor truck and one 1942 Chevrolet dump truck, requiring all bidders to submit their bids on the 3rd day of September, 1957, and
WHEREAS, no bids for the purchase of said trucks were received on September 3, 1957 or thereafter and said trucks are now of no service to Lake County.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that this board or its agents be authorized and directed to sell and dispose of said trucks at private sale at such price as shall appear to be fair and reasonable.
Clerk Owens gave to each Commissioner the balances for each district in the Road & Bridge Fund for the balance of the fiscal year ending September 30, 1957.
On a motion by Commr. Simpson, seconded by Commr. Cross and carried, the following bill of R. G. Cassady, Tax Assessor, was approved for payment
COMMISSIONERS ON 1956 TAX ROLL
Total retained for “E & I List” $7,089.61
Less Commissions on $5,720.89 @ 2% 114.42
Balance Due $6,975.19
Clerk Owens advised the Board that there is a balance of $2,638.44 in the General Revenue Fund in the Peoples State Bank of Groveland that should be transferred to the General Revenue Fund in the First National Bank of Mount Dora; WHEREUPON, on a motion by Commr. Cross, seconded by Commr. Hooten and carried, the Clerk was authorized to transfer $2,638.44 from the General Revenue Fund in the Peoples State Bank of Groveland to the General Revenue Fund in the First National Bank of Mount Dora.
Clerk Owens read a letter from Talbot Simpson regarding workmen’s compensation and was advised to notify Mr. Simpson that the Board is satisfied with the company now handling workmen’s compensation for it.
A letter from the Florida Board of Forestry regarding the amount due as Lake County’s share of the project was ordered filed until the December meeting.
Rob Roof, Deputy Sheriff, appeared before the Board regarding the hospital bill for Ed Griffin. Clerk Owens was instructed to have Mrs. Sudderth investigate and see if Griffin was able to pay any of the bill.
Clerk Owens filed with the Board 18 County warrants (6 on the General Fund and 12 on the Fine & Forfeiture Fund) which he has been unable to deliver to parties to whom issued and asked for authority to cancel said warrants; WHEREUPON, on a motion by Commr. Simpson, seconded by Commr. Hooten and carried, Clerk Owens was authorized to cancel the following warrants:
FUND NO. DATE ISSUED AMOUNT TO WHOM PURPOSE
General 311 12-3-56 7.10 Lucious Knighton Coroner’s inquest
General 312 12-3-56 7.10 Joe Jackson Coroner’s inquest
General 313 12-3-56 7.10 James Shaw Coroner’s inquest
General 314 12-3-56 7.10 A. B. Randall Coroner’s inquest
General 315 12-3-56 7.10 Thomas Baxter Coroner’s inquest
General 316 12-3-56 7.10 James Johnson Coroner’s inquest
Fine & Forfeiture 463 8-6-56 4.30 Emma Richardson Witness Co. Judge Court
Fine & Forfeiture 93 1-7-57 3.60 Evelyn Bodie Witness Co. Judge Court
Fine & Forfeiture 171 2-4-57 4.90 J. W. Hudson Witness Co. Judge Court
Fine & Forfeiture 173 2-4-57 4.90 Herbert Strickland Witness Co. Judge Court
Fine & Forfeiture 244 4-1-57 6.40 Marvin English Witness Co. Judge Court
Fine & Forfeiture 255 4-1-57 4.10 James Baggett Witness Co. Judge Court
Fine & Forfeiture 343 5-6-57 3.20 Kelly Holland Witness Co. Judge Court
Fine & Forfeiture 462 7-1-57 6.60 Wm. S. Bell Witness Co. Judge Court
Fine & Forfeiture 463 7-1-57 6.60 Mae Pitts Witness Co. Judge Court
Fine & Forfeiture 464 7-1-57 6.60 Kate Lee Witnes. Co. Judge Court
Fine & Forfeiture 465 7-1-57 6.60 Mrs. W. S. Bell Witness Co. Judge Court
Fine & Forfeiture 476 7-1-57 4.10 Sharon Coby Witness Co. Judge Court
Clerk Owens filed with the Board one General Fund warrant and one Fine & Forfeiture Fund warrant with the request to have the banks stop payment and the Clerk cancel same, as they are outstanding since June and August 1956; WHEREUPON, on a motion by Commr. Simpson, seconded by Commr. Cross and carried, the Clerk was authorized to request the banks to stop payment and the Clerk cancel the following warrants:
General Revenue warrant #1567 issued June 4, 1956 for $16 to Henry Hudson, first and second Primaries Inspector
Fine & Forfeiture Fund warrant #395 issued August 6, 1956 for $4.10 to James Amis, witness, County Judge’s Court
Commr. Hooten returned to the Board the June and July report of Lake County Mosquito Control which he borrowed to read. The reports were filed.
Clerk Owens was instructed to ask the County Agent, Home Demonstration Agent, County Service Office, and Mosquito Control Director to mail directly to each Commissioner every month a copy of their monthly reports.
Mr. C. E. Duncan, Attorney for the Board, presented the Agreement in duplicate between Tavares and the Gulf Railroad Company and the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, in connection with proposed construction of crossing over T & G Railroad near Mile Post 12 near Howey Heights, Florida. WHEREUPON, on a motion by Commr. Cross, seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, the Clerk and Chairman were authorized to execute said agreement.
Clerk Owens requested permission to purchase furnishings for his office, and the Board suggested that he get estimates from local firms, W. J. Rumley, Mack’s Office Supply, and Southern Printing Company.
Chairman Cowart read a letter from the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company regarding closing the Agency at Lady Lake except during watermelon season during May and June of each year, stating they will make application to the Florida Utilities Commission regarding same.
Commr. Hooten asked about hiring office help to do Commissioner’s work for Commr. Theus, Commr. Cowart, and Commr. Hooten. After discussion of this matter, the Board agreed to allow office help for the three Commissioners. Commr. Hooten stated he thinks for this part-time work, the one employed should be paid $25 per week.
Mr. Duncan was instructed to advise the Board regarding expenses incurred by the Commissioners within the County for mileage and/or other expense.
Commr. Cowart stated he has had complaints about the speed limit on the clay road south of Mascotte where children are going to school. Mr. Duncan advised the County has a special act and can put up signs regarding the speed limit.
Commr. Cowart presented a map of County-owned land at Astatula and asked that each district appoint a person on a committee to investigate this location as to the suitability for a County Home; WHEREUPON, the following-named persons were appointed to serve on said Committee:
DISTRICT NO. 1 – F. H. McGill
DISTRICT NO. 2 – John Arnold
DISTRICT NO. 3 – A. L. Guenther
DISTRICT NO. 4 – Mrs. H. D. Overhiser
DISTRICT NO. 5 – Mrs. Slater Cox
Mr. Duncan stated that Judge Futch’s office is being refurnished, and the Board should have the Bar Committee to get statements and check bids from the companies. Suggested that the Clerk write the Bar Committee and have them meet with the Board; WHEREUPON, the Board agreed to meet Wednesday, September 11th, at ten o’clock a.m. with the Lake-Sumter Bar Association Committee to work out the plan for furnishing the office of the Circuit Court Judge.
On a motion by Commr. Cross, seconded by Commr. Hooten and carried, Mr. O. M. Simpson was appointed Vice Chairman for the Board to have charge when Chairman Cowart is absent.
On a motion by Commr. Simpson, seconded by Commr. Hooten and carried, Clerk Owens was authorized to advertise for a tractor, a rotary mower, and a harrow for District 4.
On a motion by Commr. Hooten, seconded by Commr. Cross and carried, the Clerk was instructed to advertise for the purchase of a 3-5 ton portable tandem roller for use in all districts. Bids are to be received at the special meeting September 27.
On a motion by Commr. Cross, seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, the Clerk was instructed to advertise for the purchase of four new trucks for District 5 and two new trucks for District 1. Bids are to be received at the special meeting September 27.
Mr. Duncan presented to the Board four easements to Trout Run which connects Trout Lake with Lake Eustis. Said easements from William F. Miller, a widow; C. L. Mundell and wife; Harry C. Harris, trustee; and Chester Wrobel and wife, all to Lake County. Clerk Owens was authorized to have said easements filed for the record and bill Commissioner D-5.
Mr. Duncan was requested to investigate continuing of the contract with American Oil Company relative to cutback at the price now paying and report if this meets with the approval of the Attorney General.
vouchers
On a motion by Commr. Simpson, seconded by Commr. Cross and carried, the following Vouchers were approved for payment:
General Fund No. 1361 through No. 1492
Board & Bridge Fund No. 1123 through No. 1206
Fine & Forfeiture Fund No. 199 through No. 219
Mr. R. E. Norris, County Agent, appeared before the Board and presented a sketch of the proposed Agricultural Building for Lake County at a cost of $50,000.
(FOR RESOLUTION ON THE AGRICULTURAL BUILDING, SEE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 4, 1957, PAGE 103.)
THE FOLLOWING LETTERS WERE FILED WITH THE BOARD:
Family of George L. Singeltary – acknowledgement of flowers
Senate Bill No. 304 – Florida Railroad & Public Utilities
Report of Railroad Litigation Committee
Glenn G. Frazier – regarding addition to courthouse
State Board of Health – acknowledging receipt of resolution regarding hospital service
State Board of Administration – report
Report of Licenses issued by the Tax Collector
Tony Salvino regarding Midwinter Conference County Commissioners October 9, 1957 at Ft. Lauderdale
the following reports were filed with the board:
R. E. Norris, County Agent and 2 Assistant County Agents
Marian B. Valentine, Home Demonstration Agent, and Mary Jane Rowley, Asst. Home Demo. Agent
James C. Hunter, County Service Officer
Department of Agriculture, Prison Division – County Jail and Camp
Fred Tanner, Director Mosquito Control
MEETING ADJOURNED.
/s/ Frank E. Owens /s/ O. M. Simpson
CLERK CHAIRMAN