A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MINUTES OF regular MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY commissioners

monday – december 12, 1960

The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session in the County Commissioners’ room in the Courthouse at Tavares on Monday, December 12, 1960, at ten o’clock a.m., with the following present: Chairman Cross; Commissioners Theus, Cowart, Bishop and Simpson; Attorney Duncan; Clerk Owens; and Commissioners elect Dykes and Babb.

The Board was called to order by Chairman Cross.

bonds for county officials with american fire & casualty co.

Bonds for the following named County officials with American Fire and Casualty Company were approved:

L. J. (Joe) Jenkins, as Superintendent of Public Instruction, for a term of four years from the first Tuesday after the first Monday in January 1961 and until his successor is qualified and according to the constitution of the laws of the State of Florida, amount $11,000.

Frank E. Owens, Clerk of Circuit Court, for a term of four years, amount $5,000.

W. A. (Bill) Milton, Jr., County Judge, for a term of four years, amount $5,000.

Herbert A. Babb, County Commissioner District 5, for a term of four years, $2,000.

Cecil C. Theus, County Commission District 1, for a term of four years, amount $2,000 with U.S. Fidelity & Guaranty Company

Willis V. McCall, as Sheriff, with Hartford Accident & Indemnity Company, for a four-year term, amount $5,000.

bonds for county officials with american surety company

Bonds for the following named County officials with American Surety Company were approved by the Board:

Paul H. Reed, Tax Collector, for the term of four years, amount $30,000.

R. G. Cassady, Tax Assessor, for the term of four years, amount $1,000.

T. O. Moorhead, County Surveyor, for the term of four years, amount $1,000.

Katherine L. Baker, Supervisor of Registration, for the term of four years, amount $500.

The Bond of T. O. Moorhead for carrying firearms with W. F. Frazer and Chester L. Crum as sureties for carrying a pistol made by Smith & Wesson of 38 calibre and numbered 854127 was approved on a motion by Commr. Bishop, seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried.

pauper list

On a motion by Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Bishop and carried:

District 1 – That Lillian Brush for $40 per month be dropped from the list; that Dollie Kleman for $40 per month be dropped from the list; that Roland Hilliard c/o Edna Joiner, Leesburg, R-1, Box 85, be granted $20 per month; that the address of Roland Miller be changed to c/o Mrs. Ann Tompkins, 1006 W. Main Street, Leesburg.

District 2 – That Sallie Lord c/o Edna Joiner be granted $20 per month

District 3 – That no changes be made.

District 4 – That no changes be made.

District 5 – That the address of Mrs. Emma J. Clark be changed to c/o Mrs. J. W. Richardson, Box 871, Leesburg.

H. B. Harrell, Jr. appeared before the Board regarding a drainage ditch. Mr. Duncan advised Mr. Harrell that this is not the Board’s problem. If he wants to fill in the land, he should go ahead. A letter has been forwarded to the State Road Department – Richey Green, District Engineer, regarding this matter.

notice to bidders for purchase of dump truck for district 3

Notice having been advertised for the purchase of a dump truck for District 3, Clerk Owens read the Notice To Bidders, specifications, and addendum regarding the Motor. The following bids were received:

BOAST MOTORS, INC., Leesburg

One 1961 Dodge, Model C700 dump truck, with trade-in of 1954 Chevy $4,396.00

JUNGLE AUTO SERVICE, Leesburg

One new 1961 GMC dump truck Model 4003 $4,297.00

Alternate Model V4003 – next exchange price $4,070.00

Alternate Model BV5003 $4,597.00

Alternate Model V5003 $4,497.00

45 days for delivery

HODGES EQUIPMENT COMPANY, Leesburg

One new 1961 International Dump truck Model B-182, with trade $4,326.15

JOE CREAMONS CHEVROLET, INC., Eustis

One new 1961 Chevrolet Motor truck, with trade in $4,558.85

Add, for Hercules-Galion dump body $71.00

EUSTIS MOTOR COMPANY, Eustis

One new 1961 Model C-700 Ford truck, with trade in $4,803.00

Commr. Bishop asked that the County Engineer and Foreman, Steve Pemberton, check the bids; WHEREUPON, the Chairman instructed the County Engineer and Foreman to check the bids and report later.

Some of the bidders present at the meeting stated the County will lose about a thousand dollars on the bid because the dump truck specifications do not correspond with standard equipment made by a majority of the major truck manufacturers; WHEREUPON, the Commissioners asked the dealers to meet and agree upon a set of general specifications to be submitted to them for consideration.

On a motion by Commr. Bishop, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the low bid of Jungle Auto Service, Leesburg, to furnish Lake County one new 1961 MC dump truck Model BV 4003, with trade in 1954 Chevrolet dump truck for the sum of $4,297 was accepted. (Mr. Simpson voted no, stating that four of the dealers said the truck could be bought for $1,000 or less under a different set of specifications.)

bids for purchase of four door sedan

Notice having been advertised for the purchase of one 1961 Model Four Door Sedan, with trade, Clerk Owens read the Notice and Specifications. The following bids were received:

JOE CREAMONS CHEVROLET, INC., Eustis

One new 1961 Chevrolet four-door sedan (Biscayne) with trade in

Of 1958 Plymouth 4-door sedan $1,844.75

BOAST MOTORS INC., Leesburg

One 1961 Dodge Dart, Seneca, 4-door sedan V-8 engine $2828.55

Less trade in of 1958 Plymouth 4-door sedan $1238.55 $1,560.00

On a motion by Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, the low bid of Boast Motor, Inc. to furnish Lake County one 1961 Dodge Dart 4-door Sedan, V-8 engine, less trade-in of 1958 Plymouth 4-door sedan for the sum of $1,560 was accepted.

well drilling at agricultural center

George Hull, Well Driller, appeared before the Board at the request of the Board regarding the contract for drilling a well at the Agricultural Center. He stated that Mr. Hendrick said he is not interested in well drilling anymore and did not come to the Board meeting. Mr. Hull advised the Board that there is too much sand where he attempted to drill the well for the equipment he has. Mr. Theus asked Mr. Hull what his proposition is. Are you ready to call it quits? Mr. Hull stated that is what he would like to do. Commr. Cross stated he thinks the Board should relieve Mr. Hull of his responsibility, and Commr. Simpson agreed with this. Commr. Theus stated they should re-advertise for bids. Mr. Hull gave the name of Ed Domain, well driller, Brooksville, Florida.

On a motion by Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the following resolution was adopted:

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, entered into a contract with George Hull for the drilling of a well on the property located west of the City of Tavares, upon which is being constructed an Agricultural Building, and

WHEREAS, after drilling for certain depths, the said George Hull has discovered that his equipment is not adequate for the drilling of such a well to reach water and thereupon did withdraw the casing then driven, and

WHEREAS, the said George Hull has appeared before the Board of County Commissioners requesting that he be relieved of the Contract so that he may move his equipment from said property and that said Contract be cancelled in total so that there will be no responsibility or liability from either party to the other.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that the request of George Hull for cancellation of the Contract for the drilling of a well on the Agricultural Building location be granted and that said George Hull, having orally relieved Lake County of any further responsibility and liability under said contract, is hereby relieved from any further liability or responsibility under said Contract, and the same is cancelled.

Mrs. Rosendorf appeared before the Board regarding obtaining road right of way into her property near the property of the School Board. On a motion by Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Bishop and carried, Attorney Duncan was instructed to prepare the deeds for the right of way along the northwestern edge of the School Board’s property.

agricultural center

Robert Ford, Architect, appeared before the Board regarding the price of moving the Agricultural Center 60 feet back from Road 19. He stated the present plans call for the building now to be 128 feet from the present center line of the highway. Mr. Ford also recommended increasing the size of the footing. (The cost of these changes will be approximately one thousand dollars.)

On a motion by Commr. Bishop, seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, the following resolution was adopted:

WHEREAS, the Contract for the construction of the Lake County Agricultural Center has been assigned, and work has been started at the location selected therefore, and

WHEREAS, it appears the actual location of the building is too close to the right of way of State Road 19 in view of the fact that said right of way may be widened in the near future, and

WHEREAS, the architect has submitted figures for the cost of moving the location of the building back a distance of 60 feet, which has been approved by the County Commissioners;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners that the Contractors for the construction of the Agricultural Center located just west of Tavares be requested to move the location of the Agricultural Building west 60 feet from its present location and that such costs as may be incurred thereby be paid upon presentation of bills therefor properly approved by the Architect.

Mr. Ford was instructed to look into getting water from the City of Tavares instead of drilling a well at the Agricultural Center.

Bill Hamner, jailer, appeared before the Board and asked if the Board could help on the expense of repairing 8 bicycles which have been given for the underprivileged children in the county. They need tires and tubes. Mr. Hamner said he has talked to a firm in Leesburg, and they can furnish them for $55. Mr. Owens reported there is no way the Board can furnish this money. Then some of the members of the Board personally pledged assistance in this matter, and the money was raised.

plat of canal vista

The Plat of Canal Vista near Joanna Estates was presented to the Board with Policy #FE-36246 with Title & Trust Company of Florida, showing the property owned by Harry W. Shaw and Edna L. Shaw, his wife. A letter from the Lake County Health Department was filed, and the name has been reserved.

On a motion by Commr. Simpson, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, the Plat of Canal Vista Subdivision was approved and accepted.

plat of howell park

The Plat of Howell Park at Silver Lake was again presented. On a motion by Commr. Simpson, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the Plat of Howell Park Subdivision was approved and accepted. (See Minutes of 12-5-60)

Mr. McKinney appeared before the Board and said he has built two houses at Lisbon for some colored people, but they do not have a road into the houses. He wants to build more houses, but needs the road; the owner of the property is willing to furnish the right of way. The Board advised him he would have to get a plat of the property and have it recorded, then get the road into the property.

recess and reassembly

The Board adjourned for lunch and reconvened at 1:30 p.m.

W. A. (Bill) Milton, Jr., County Judge elect, appeared before the board and read a copy of a letter he had written to County Judge Horner requesting the privilege of studying the probate work and other procedures in her office. The reply from Judge Horner to this letter was read by Chairman Cross at the request of Mr. Milton.

Mr. Duncan reported that he has contacted Mr. Ervin, Attorney General, regarding Lake County continuing purchasing law library books as at present until the Legislature meets and was advised that this is all right. On a motion by Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Simson and carried, Mr. Duncan, Attorney for the Board, was instructed to get a statement in writing from the Attorney General to substantiate the above.

inventory of county owned property

On a motion by Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, County Judge Horner was requested to have all books purchased by the County for the County Judge’s office returned to the County Judge’s office to cooperate with the inventory that has been requested by the State Auditor.

Mr. Owens advised the Board that when his office made the inventory, as directed by the auditor, in the County Judge’s office, the shelves containing the law books were not inventoried; however, later when completing the inventory of the shelves and law books, the shelves were found to be empty. Upon inquiring of Judge Horner as to the location of the books, she advised that some of the books belonged to Judge Hall personally and that the books purchased by the County were removed together with his personal books to his office and law library.

On a motion by Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, Clerk Owens was authorized to employ additional help in his office to check the invoices on the law books purchased by the County for the County Judge’s office.

property purchased for juvenile detention home

On a motion by Commr. Bishop, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the following resolution was adopted:

WHEREAS, under act of Legislature, Lake County is required to construct a Juvenile Detention and Rehabilitation Home in Lake County, and it is necessary that property be acquired for the purpose of furnishing a location for said home, and

WHEREAS, a portion of the site selected includes property owned by C. R. Yates and wife, Helen F. Yates and described as Lot H, Block 40 of the City of Tavares, according to the official Plat thereof, and

WHEREAS, the said C. R. Yates and wife, Helen F. Yates have agreed to sell the property to Lake County at the appraised value thereof, the sum of $6,500.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners that the offer of C. R. Yates and wife, Helen F. Yates to sell the above-described property to Lake County for the sum above mentioned be accepted and that the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners and the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners be, and they are hereby authorized to issue a check for said amount to said parties upon receipt of the Warranty Deed and evidence of good title.

On a motion by Commr. Bishop, seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, the following resolution was adopted:

WHEREAS, a portion of the site selected includes property owned by J. D. Slone and Mary Ethel Stucker, formerly Slone, and described as Lot G, Block 40, in the City of Tavares, according to the official Plat thereof, and

WHEREAS, the said J. D. Slone and Mary Ethel Stucker have agreed to sell the property to Lake County at the appraised value thereof, the sum of $8,557.00.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners that the offer of J. D. Slone and Mary Ethel Stucker to sell the above-described property to Lake County for the sum above mentioned be accepted and that the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners and the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners be, and they are hereby authorized to issue a check for said amount to said parties upon receipt of the Warranty Deed and evidence of good title.

On a motion by Commr. Bishop, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, the following resolution was adopted:

WHEREAS, a portion of the site selected includes property owned by J. C. Sparks and Flora D. Sparks, his wife, and described as Lots K and L in Book 40 of the city of Tavares, according to the official Plat thereof, and

WHEREAS, the said J. C. Sparks and Flora D. Sparks, through her attorney in fact, J. F. Sparks, have agreed to sell the property to Lake County at the appraised value thereof, the sum of $2,200.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners that the offer of J. C. Sparks and Flora D. Sparks, by her attorney in fact, J. F. Sparks, to sell the above-described property to Lake County for the sum above mentioned be accepted and that the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners and the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners be, and they are hereby authorized to issue a check for said amount to said parties upon receipt of the Warranty Deed and evidence of good title.

amendment to contract with boozer service equipment and race and race

An amendment to the contract between Boozer Service Equipment Company and Race and Race, Sellers, and Lake County, buyers was presented; WHEREUPON, on a motion by Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, the Chairman and Clerk were authorized to execute the amendment to the contract.

option to purchase land for highway patrol station

An option to purchase certain land for a Highway Patrol Station in Section 33-18-24 between Cross Country Truck Service, Inc. and Lake County was presented to the Board; WHEREUPON, on a motion by Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the Chairman and Clerk were authorized to execute the Option to Purchase and issue a warrant in the amount of $100 to Cross Country Truck Service, Inc.

mile post s-807 - atlantic coast line railroad crossing

Mr. Duncan presented an Agreement between the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company and Lake County regarding the railroad crossing at a point 2,232 feet southwestwardly, measured along the center line of the Company’s main track from Mile Post S-807.

On a motion by Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, the following resolution was adopted:

At a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, held on the 12^th day of December, 1960, the following was ordered and spread upon the minutes.

“It is hereby ordered by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that the form of agreement between the said County and the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company dated November 16, 1960, by the provisions of which the said Railroad Company granted to the said County the right or license of constructing and maintaining a public road or street crossing at grade across the right of way and track or tracks of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company at Okahumpka, Florida, at a point 2,232 feet southwesterly, measured along the center line of the Railroad Company’s main track from Mile Post S-807, as particularly described in said agreement and as more fully shown on the flue print attached to and made a part of said agreement, be and the same is hereby approved.

Further that the Chairman and Clerk of said Board are hereby authorized and directed to execute said agreement in the name and on behalf of said County.”

A letter from ACL RR Company stating the actual cost of the raising of communication wires to provide standard overhead clearance in connection with the opening of a public road across its right of way and track at a point 2,232 feet southwest of Mile Post S-807 near Okahumpka is $7.79; therefore, there is a refund due of $98.69. Check #1750 for said amount of the First National Bank of Orlando was enclosed and deposited to District #2.

On a motion by Commr. Bishop, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, the bill from the City of Eustis for paving lien around the Fairgrounds in the amount of $3,379.20 was paid countywide.

Clerk Owens read a letter from John F. Nicholson, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Marion County, extending an invitation to the Board members, Clerk, Attorney, and County Engineer to attend a special Coffee Club meeting at the S&S Cafeteria in Ocala on Tuesday, December 20, at a.m. as guests of Marion Hardware Company. Col. Sollohub, the new Chief U.S. District Engineer in charge of the Jacksonville office of the U.S. Corps of Engineers, is to be the featured speaker. Mr. Duncan, Mr. Owens, Mr. Goodson, and County Commissioner elect Babb said they will attend the meeting, and Mr. Owens was authorized to notify Mr. Nicholson.

A letter from Karl Lehmann requesting the names of County-owned parks was read, and Clerk Owens was instructed to notify Mr. Lehmann of the locations of County-owned parks, other than the three mentioned in his letter, Alexander Springs, Summerall Park, and Wayside Park on U.S. 27 south of Leesburg.

The bill from Florida Culvert Manufacturing, Inc. of Clearwater in the amount of $3,432.24 was presented to the Board. Clerk Owens stated that it is his understanding that the Oklawaha Basin Authority will pay half of this bill.

On a motion by Commr. Bishop, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the following resolution was adopted:

WHEREAS, due to excessive high water as a result of unprecedented rain over the past two years, various emergencies have arisen, whereby it has been necessary for the County Commissioners to provide the means for discharge of waters in flooded areas, and

WHEREAS, the necessity for pipe for drainage has arisen in and around Shepherd Lake and adjoining lakes in that area, and it has been necessary to acquire pipe without advertising for bids, although the cost was in excess of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000).

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners that the bill of Florida Culvert Manufacturing, Inc. of Clearwater, Florida, for $3,624.18 incurred during such emergencies be, and the same is hereby ordered paid.

discussion on MOSQUITO control work

Fred Tanner, Director, Lake County Mosquito Control, appeared before the Board and presented a map of work and requested that the Board adopt a resolution authorizing him to continue this work; WHEREUPON, on a motion by Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Bishop and carried, the following resolution was adopted:

WHEREAS, this year has resulted in an unusual number of ponds and pools of water particularly adaptable for the spawning of mosquitos in an area located in the SW ¼ of Section 15, Tp. 19 SR 24 E and generally between the culvert under the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad in said Section and Griffin Road, and

WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the draining of said area by the construction of a drainage ditch between the culvert under the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad in a southwesterly direction to Griffin Road will be of great benefit to the health of the people of Lake County, particularly of that area;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that the Mosquito Control Department of Lake County be authorized and instructed to complete the construction of a drainage ditch between the above points and that overburden from said area be used for such beneficial purposes as may be directed by the County Engineer.

discussion re salaries for dragline operators and mechanics for mosquito control project

On a motion by Commr. Bishop, seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, Fred Tanner, Director, was instructed to continue to operate on the budget as approved by the Board.

discussion on costs for burial of indigents

On a motion by Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, $150 was allowed for the burial of all indigents. Commr. Theus abstained from voting on this matter.

The Petition of C. Q. Conklin and 12 others petitioning the Board to repair the holes on Missouri Street in Bassville Park from Haines Creek to Sunland Avenue was ordered held until the next meeting.

The bill of Bishop Office Equipment Company, Inc., in the amount of $27.50 for a briefcase for W. Troy Hall, Jr., Circuit Court Judge, was not approved for payment. On a motion by Commr. Bishop, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, Clerk Owens was instructed to return the bill of Bishop Office Equipment Company to the Circuit Judge.

bills of j. h. parker

The bills of J. H. Parker for work in District #2 and District #3 were discussed; WHEREUPON, on a motion by Commr. Bishop, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, the following resolution was adopted:

WHEREAS, the excavation of a ditch between School House Lake and Little Everglades heretofore authorized on an emergency basis has now been completed, and the final bills have been submitted by the contractor, J. H. Parker, and payment is now due, said work having been commenced on an emergency basis without advertising for a contract to perform said work;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that the bills of J. H. Parker for dragline work in digging a ditch from Lake Shepherd and School House Lake to the Little Everglades in the sums of $687.50 and $687.50 be paid.

bill of hunnicutt & associates, inc.

The bill of Hunnicutt & Associates, Inc. as follows was approved for payment on a motion by Commr. Bishop, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried:

To services rendered on Lake County Reappraisal job $13,575.81

For work completed month of November, 1960 as per contract

Less excess over contract $ 4,374.63

$ 9,201.18

Less balance to be withheld $ 6,190.24

Amount now due $ 3,010.94

Hunnicutt filed a progress report of the Lake County Revaluation Project up to and including November 26, 1960. A copy of the report was given to each member of the Board.

A letter from Georgia Trampish stating she is resigning as secretary to the Circuit Court Judge as of December 31, 1960 and extending thanks to the Board for the many courtesies extended during the 3 ½ years of her service to the Circuit Judge was read.

A letter from H. W. Tarkington, State Director, Civil Defense, enclosing a copy of the address to the State Association of County Commissioners by Mr. Pitt Tyson Maner, Jr. was referred to Mr. Lehmann, Director of Civil Defense.

A copy of a letter from the Florida State Board of Health regarding Lake County Lincoln Park, Clermont, was referred to Mr. Goodson.

The bill from the Florida Forest Service, Farm Forestry Project for Lake County for 1960-1961, was approved as follows:

Lake County’s share (37 ½ percent of $3,942) $1,478.25

Less overpayment 1959-1960 60.37

$1,417.88

Commr. Bishop reported that in the agreement regarding the Schoolhouse and Shepherd Lakes, the County was supposed to build a spillway and dam. The dam has been built and is operating. The bill for the work in in today. Mr. Lacey is to give an easement.

Commr. Theus stated he thinks the gas to run the pumps at Lady Lake should be billed to the state. No action was taken on this.

On a motion by Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, the following resolution was adopted:

WHEREAS, on the 17^th day of October, 1960, the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County adopted a resolution requesting the State Road Department to pay portions of the cost of removing excessive high water from the areas south of the center of Lady Lake, Florida, and

WHEREAS, the State Road Department has made certain counter proposals relative to the costs above set forth to which the Board of County Commissioners has acceded.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that the resolution adopted by this board on the 17^th day of October, 1960, be amended to read as follows:

That the State Road Department of the State of Florida be requested, because of the emergency conditions existing south of the center of Lady Lake, Florida, to pay from State Primary Funds to be applied upon said costs the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) and that the State Road Department be requested to pay one-half of the balance of such costs from State Secondary Funds applicable to Lake County and that in the event such emergency conditions shall arise in the future, that the State Road Department be requested to pay from State Secondary Funds applicable to Lake County toward the cost of operation and maintenance of the pumping system at that location up to the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000).

A letter from Victor Roepke requesting that Lake County take over certain streets in Forest Hills Subdivision for county maintenance was read; WHEREUPON, on a motion by Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the following resolution was adopted:

WHEREAS, the owners of the Subdivision known as Forest Hills have requested that Lake County take over the maintenance of the streets of said Subdivision, and

WHEREAS, it has been reported that certain of the streets have been treated and received the minimum requirements for secondary roads and that the remainder of the streets are now being improved;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that at such time as the streets and roads in Forest Hills have been improved to meet the construction of highways for secondary roads and that such construction has been approved by the County Commissioners, the maintenance thereof be assumed by Lake County.

report of roads in forest hills

A report of the roads in Forest Hills in accordance with SRD Minimum signed by C. P. Goodson, County Engineer, was filed with the Board.

bids for furnishings for home for the aged

Mr. Goodson stated he has reviewed all the bids on furnishings for the Home for the Aged and suggested that the recommendations of the committee made up of Dr. Hall, Commr. Theus, Mrs. Sudderth, and Mr. Goodson to accept the low bids be accepted.

On a motion by Commr. Simpson, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the Board accepted the low bids for various items for the furnishings of the Home for the Aged as follows:

HILL-COM COMPANY, INC., Batesville, Indiana

29 Hospital Beds @ $104.75 each $3,037.75

FLORIDA OXYGEN SERVICE, INC., Orlando

1 blood pressure instrument $ 27.00

1 dozen oxygen masks (disposable) 7 .56

1 patient lift 189.00

2 oxygen gauges - $30 each 60.00

1 oxygen tank cart 26.00

$ 309.56

$3,347.31

WILLIAM J. RUMLEY, Leesburg

1 Victor adding machine $ 144.35

MEDICAL SUPPLY COMPANY, Orlando

29 bed pans @ $11.00 each $319.00

36 Emesis basins 77.04

1,000 bed pan covers @ $10.50 per M 10.50

2 stethoscopes @ $7.65 each 15.30

2 linen hampers @ $28.13 each 56.26

29 medicine cups @ .67 each 19.43

1 dox surgical gloves @ 5.40 per dozen 5.40

2 instrument pans @4.14 each 8.28

1 doz K-Y Jelly @ $3.51 per doz 3.51

1 lb. ungentine @ $3.09 per lb 3.09

2 ointment jars @ $2.80 each 5.60

1 forceps jar @ 4.47 4.47

1 linen cart @ 38.25 38.25

2 medicine trays @ 23.25 (covered) each 46.50

1,0000 applicators @ .65 per box, 72 doz .65

Only 6 tuberculin syringes @44.04 per doz 22.02

2 50 cc syringes @ 7.36 each 14.72

1 doz 2 cc syringes @ 20.64 per doz 20.64

Only 6 10cc syringes @ 32.28 per doz 16.14

Only 6 5 cc syringes @ 24.96 per doz 12.48

Only 6 insulin syringes @ 22.56 per doz 11.28

3 doz Hypo needles @ 1.26 per doz 25 x 5/8 3.78

A cs cotton balls @ 4.87 1g 4,000 4.87

6 urinary Dr. tubes @ 6.46 (83/4 chrome) 38.76 $847.57

F & R OFFICE SUPPLY, INC., Orlando

1 Executive desk $177.50

1 4-drawer legal file 55.80

1 Cole executive swivel arm chair 72.30

1 Flexo desk lamp, steel frame and base 15.05

1 Smith Corona standard typewriter 162.50

$841.57

ANDERSON SURGICAL SUPPLY COMPANY, Tampa

15 bedside tables with swing tray @$62.50 $937.50

12 prs bed rails @ $18.50 $220.00

2 fracture bedpans @ 3.35 6.70

29 denture cups @ $.40 11.60

29 wash basins @ $3.95 114.55

36 chart holders @ $2.98 107.28

29 soap dishes @ .20 5.80

1 doz Temperature thermometers @ 3.92 3.92

1 doz Clinical temperature holders @ 4.20 4.20

2 doz bed card holders @ 7.50 15.00

4 doz tray card holders @ 5.00 20.00

15 footstools @ 6.75 101.25

15 chest of drawers @ 70 $1,050.00

70 yards draw sheets – 36” W #450 @1.25 87.50

12 male urinals @ 7.50 90.00

1 bedpan sterilizer @ 728 728.00

3 wheelchairs @ 55 55.00

1 wheelchair with El. Leg rests @ 95.00 95.00

6 commode armrests @ 8.25 49.50

2 pr. Crutches @ 2.75 5.50

2 commodes (portable) @ 21.24 42.48

3 walkers @ 12.30 36.90

1 doz Asepto syringes @ 24.00 24.00

1,000 Tongue depressors @ 2.10 12.00

1 Hypo needles 25 x 1 @ 1.13 1.13

1 Hypo needles 18 x 1 ½ @ 1.72 1.72

1,000 safety pins @ 10.00 10.00

100 disposable exam gloves L @ 7.00 7.00

100 disposable exam gloves $ @ 7.00 7.00

1 catheters Foley @ 25.68 p/d 25.68

1 catheters Straight @ 3.60 p/d 3.60

6 talcum powder @ .40 2.40

2 pr forceps (sponge) 7” @ 5.00 10.00

2 pr bandage scissors @ 3.50 7.00

2 instrument trays @ 5.10 10.20

6 doz Ace bandages 2” @5.00 30.00

6 doz Ace bandages 3” @ 6.00 36.00

2 cs surgical dressing 4x4, 8 ply @ 35.00 70.00

1 cs absorbent cotton @ 17.50 17.50

1 roll assorted adhesive tape @ 2.39 2.39

2 pts Tinc. Merthiolate @1.65 3.30

3 box bandaids @ 1.06 p/b 3.18

2 cs TLC rub lotion @ 13.80 27.60

1,000 5-grain aspiring @ 1.35M 1.35

1 doz Comb. Hotwater bottles @ 24.00 p/d 24.00

1 pt. Calamine @ .75 .75

1 waste receptacle, covered @ 7.95 7.95

2 doz waste receptacles, open plastic @ 21.75 43.50

Grand Total Brought forward $9,093.41

12 garbage cans – 30 gal @ 8.00 96.00

1 step stool @ 16.00 16.00

1 pr Balance scales @50.00 50.00

1 ear syringe (utility) @ 7.14 7.14

1 step ladder @ 40.00 40.00

6 restraint belts 4 ch @ 2.42 9.68

6 restraint belts 2 bit @ 4.70 9.40

2 cs Cleansing tissue @ 5.00 10.00

3 ash trays @ 15.00 45.00

1 food cart @ 227.50 227.50

1 food blender @ 25.30 25.30

1 nurses chart desk @ 204.86 204.86

TOTAL ALL BIDS $9,834.39

On a motion by Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, Clerk Owens was instructed to notify the successful bidders their bids are accepted.

On a motion by Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Bishop and carried, Clerk Owens was authorized to procure from the Census Bureau, Washington, D. C., a map of Lake County showing the new population.

change order to road surfacing work

Mr. Goodson reported that a contract was let for surfacing certain roads in District One, and there was a need to change the type of asphalt to be used, and requested that the Board approve the Change Order; WHEREUPON, on a motion by Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, the following Change Order was authorized:

WHEREAS, Lake County heretofore entered into a Contract with J. D. Manly Construction Company under date of June 25, 1960 for the paving of certain roads hereinafter described, and

WHEREAS, said Contract contains specifications for asphalt material which designates such material to be Grade AC-15 Asphaltic Cement; and in order to expedite the completion of the work at this season of the year, it is desirable that the asphaltic material be changed from the above specification to RC-5, Cut-Back Asphalt at no change in the cost, to which the Contractor has agreed;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that a change order be authorized in the Contract between J. D. Manly Construction Company and Lake County, providing for the change in designation of asphaltic material as above set forth for use in the construction or pavement of the following roads:

1. Westside Drive, located westerly of the City of Leesburg.

2. Montclair Road – that portion of said road not included in recent secondary State Road construction.

3. City Limit Road at the north limit of the City of Leesburg and running easterly from State Road 25 – 500.

4. Garrett Road located between Picciola Road and State Road 25-500.

5. Johnson Road, located between Picciola Road and State Road 25-500.

6. Colonial Drive, located approximately 1 mile north of the City of Leesburg and running from SR 25-500.

bill of shell oil company

The bill of the Shell Oil Company for asphalt in the amount of $1,124.54 was presented for payment; WHEREUPON, on a motion by Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Bishop and carried, the following resolution was adopted:

WHEREAS, recent heavy rains and excessive high water have made the “Tuscanooga Road” practically impassable for general traffic, especially for school buses, and

WHEREAS, it was necessary to pump and repair the road so that school buses could traverse the road, and upon the advice of the Engineers, it was determined that RC-3 Asphalt would be most acceptable for such immediate repair, and

WHEREAS, the amount of money required for such repair work was in excess of $1,000;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that the bill of Shell Oil Company for $1,124.54 for RC-3 Asphalt furnished for the immediate repair of the Tuscanooga Road on an emergency basis be paid.

resolution for zoning changes

Mr. Goodson presented five applications for changes in zoning classifications on certain properties, with recommendations of the Zoning Commission; WHEREUPON, on a motion by Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the following Resolution was adopted:

WHEREAS, the Lake County Zoning Commission did on the 8^th day of December, 1960, after due notice of hearing called for that purpose, review applications for changes and revisions of the zoning of certain areas in Lake County and did approve such changes as requested in the particular applications hereinafter set forth, and the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County having reviewed said applications and recommendations of the Lake County Zoning Commission:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that the Zoning Rules and Regulations of Lake County be altered and amended as they pertain to the following tracts of land to the classification following each description:

1. The North ¾ of South Half of North Half of Government Lot 3, in Section 20, Township 19 South, Range 25 East, known for fourteen years as Rest Haven Resort, now zoned and classified as R-1-A (Residential) be reclassified, amended, changed, and rezoned to Classification C-2 (Commercial).

2. The South Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 32, Township 18 South, Range 24 East, in Lake County, Florida; ALSO, that part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 33, Township 18 South, Range 24 East in Lake County, Florida, bounded and described as follows: Begin at the SW corner of said Section 33, thence run North 655 feet, thence East 554.5 feet, thence South 10̊ 30’ West 666.8 feet, thence run West 484.5 feet more or less to the point of beginning, now zoned and classified as A (Agricultural), be reclassified, amended, changed, and rezoned to Classification R-1-A (Residential).

3. The South 875 feet of that part of the SE ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 36, Township 20 South, Range 24 East, lying East of the right of way of State Road 25 (US Highway 27); ALSO the West Half of Government Lot 4, in Section 31, Township 20 South, Range 25 East, LESS the South 33 feet thereof, and LESS that part lying North of Turkey Lake, now zoned and classified as A (Agricultural), be reclassified, amended, changed, and rezoned to Classification R-2 (Residential).

4. That part of Government Lot 6, in Section 26, Township 19 South, Range 26 East, in Lake County, Florida, bounded and described as follows: From the North Quarter corner of said Section 26, run South 89̊ 37’ West along the North line of the said Section 26 a distance of 747.09 feet to the centerline of the right of way of Gleneva Road; thence run South 0̊ 21’ East along the centerline of the right of way of said Road 700.75 feet for a point of beginning. From said point of beginning run thence South 0̊ 21’ East along the center line of Gleneva Road 348.05 feet; thence run North 88̊ 15’ West along the Northerly line of right of way of a dirt road 295 feet; thence run North 0̊ 21’ West 348.05 feet, thence run South 88̊ 15’ East 295 feet to the point of beginning, LESS and EXCEPT therefrom the East 20 feet thereof tor the right of way of Gleneva Road, now zoned and classified as R-1 (Residential) be reclassified, amended, changed, and rezoned to Classification C-2 (Commercial).

vouchers

On a motion by Commr. Bishop, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the following Vouchers were approved for payment:

GENERAL REVENUE FUND #159 through #324

LAKE COUNTY HOME (Capital Reserve) #3 and #4

STATE II MOSQUITO CONTROL FUND #6 through #13

SOUTH LAKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FUND #2

ROAD & BRIDGE FUND #139 through #261

COUNTY BUILDINGS (Capitol Res) #1 through #6

FINE & FORFEITURE FUND #17 through #35

JUVENILE DETENTION HOME (Cap Res) #1 through #4

following reports filed with the board

R. E. Norris, County Agent, and two assistants

R. E. Norris, County Agent – Annual Narrative Report

Lake County Welfare Worker

MEETING ADJOURNED.

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

CLERK CHAIRMAN