MINUTES OF the ADJOURNED MEETING OF the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

TUESday – january 5, 1960

The Board of County Commissioners met in adjourned session in the County Commissioners room in the Courthouse at Tavares at 10:00 o’clock A.M. Tuesday, January 5th, for the purpose of organizing the new Board and such other matters as may be brought before the Board, with the following present:  Commissioners Theus, Cowart, Bishop, Simpson and Cross, also Clerk Owens (Atty. Duncan in Tallahassee).

Clerk Owens called the Board to order and announced the first order of business is the election of a Chairman for the ensuing year and nominations are now in order, WHEREUPON, Commr. Theus nominated Mr. Fred Cross as Chairman of the Board for the ensuing year, seconded by Commr. Simpson.  There being no further nominations, Commr. Bishop moved that the nominations be closed, seconded by Commr. Cowart, and the Secretary was instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for Mr. Fred Cross as Chairman of the Board for the ensuing year.

Chairman Cross now took the Chair and presided during the remainder of the session.

Commr. Cowart nominated Mr. Cecil Theus for Vice-Chairman of the Board for the ensuing year seconded by Commr. Bishop.  There being no further nominations, Commr. Cowart moved that the nominations be closed, seconded by Commr. Bishop and the Secretary was instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for Mr. Cecil Theus as Vice-Chairman of the Board for the ensuing year.

Commr. Simpson moved that Mr. Chas. P. Goodson be appointed as County Engineer and Zoning Director for the ensuing year, seconded by Commr. Cowart.  Chairman Cross called for vote on the motion, which was unanimous, and he declared Mr. Chas P. Goodson appointed County Engineer and Zoning Director the ensuing year.

Commr. Bishop moved that Mrs. Myrtle Sudderth be appointed as County Welfare Worker for the ensuing year, seconded by Commr. Theus.  Chairman Cross called for vote on the motion, which was unanimous and he declared Mrs. Myrtle Sudderth appointed County Welfare Worker for the ensuing year.

Clerk Owens read a letter from Mr. James C. Hunter requesting reappointment as Veterans Service Officer for Lake County for the ensuing year; WHEREUPON, Commr. Simpson moved that Mr. James C. Hunter be reappointed as Veterans Service Office for Lake County for the ensuing year, seconded by Commr. Bishop.  Chairman Cross called for vote on the motion, which was unanimous, and he declared Mr. James C. Hunter appointed Veterans Service Officer for Lake County for the ensuing year.

Clerk Owens read a letter from Mr. James W. Salter requesting reappointment as Custodian of the Courthouse for the ensuing year; WHEREUPON, Commr. Theus moved that Mr. James W. Salter be appointed as Custodian of the Courthouse for the ensuing year.  Chairman Cross called for vote on the motion, which was unanimous, and he declared Mr. James W. Salter appointed Custodian of the Courthouse for the ensuing year.

DISCUSSION ON APPOINTMENT OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY FOR LAKE COUNTY

 

It was decided that the Commissioners have no authority under the present law to make appointment of the Prosecuting Attorney for Lake County and that the present Prosecuting Attorney, Mr. R. E. Pierce, would hold over until his successor is appointed by the Governor.

discussion on addition to the juvenile building

Mr. Bishop said he questioned the feasibility for the addition of a carport to the Juvenile Building which had been authorized by Mr. Goodson.  Mr. Bishop presented a letter re:  Two vacant lots west of the Juvenile Building and the house west of the two lots.  He stated the owners are asking $12,000.00 for the house.  Chairman Cross suggested that two appraisers be appointed to appraise the two vacant lots and the house West of the Juvenile Building; WHEREUPON, Mr. C. B. Treadway and Mr. H. T. Dykes were appointed appraisers to appraise the property.

Commr. Theus stated the Juvenile Judge of Orange County has invited the Lake County Commissioners to come down and view the setup in Orange County.

Clerk Owens reminded the members of the Board of the dinner for the Florida Telephone Corporation in Mount Dora Wednesday at 6:00 o’clock P.M.  He also suggested that the Members send flowers for the opening of the new Telephone Building in Mount Dora on Thursday of this week.

Motion for adjournment made by Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Bishop and carried.

 

 

/s/ Frank E. Owens___                                                                                                                       /s/ Fred Cross          ­­­­_________

CLERK                                                                                                                                               CHAIRMAN