MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
on MONDay – OCTOBER 2, 1961
The Board of County Commissioners met in special session in the County Commissioners’ room in the Courthouse at Tavares on Monday, October 2nd, at ten o’clock a.m., with the following present: Chairman Theus, Commissioners Cowart, Dykes, Simpson and Babb; Attorney Duncan and Clerk Owens.
The meeting was called to order with prayer by Chairman Theus.
notary public bonds
Notary Public Bonds approved by Clerk Owens since the first meeting in September:
With American Surety Company of New York, the following:
U. D. Hardester 9-8-1961; Blaine D. Yose, Sr., 9-18-61; R. J. Schneider 9-25-61; Mildred H. Stevens 9-27-61.
With American Fire & Casualty Company, the following:
George F. Lyon 9-13-61 and A. L. Holtz 9-21-61; and
With Pan American Surety Company, the following:
Marjorie T. Bray 20-2-61.
The Board approved the Notary Public Bond of Estelle Salts, Star R-2, DeLand, with American Fire & Casualty Company.
operational survival plan lake county defense council
Mr. Lahmann appeared before the Board re this matter and stated that the Chairman of the Commissioners is automatically the Chairman of Civil Defense, but we would also like to have a Vice-Chairman of Civil Defense as this would simplify the work. Discussion on this request followed: WHEREUPON, motion was made by Commr. Cowart seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, that O. M. Simpson be appointed Vice-Chairman of Civil Defense.
mile post 781 near tavares
George Vance appeared before the Board re: Bill in amount of $200.95 from Western Union for raising wires for railroad crossing near Mile Post 781 West of Tavares on Seaboard Air Line Railroad. Letter was read from Seaboard requesting that the Board take care of this bill. Mr. Owens announced he called Mr. Vane and he stated he thought when the people benefitting from the crossing come down probably in January he could collect for the bill, or at least within a reasonable time can pay, but not now, WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, the Clerk was authorized to pay this bill for raising the Western Union wires, and that the Board be reimbursed later by George Vance. Mr. Duncan was instructed to contact the Western Union as to the amount of the bill as the Board thinks perhaps the bill may be for two crossings. Therefore, Mr. Owens is to hold the bill until hear from Western Union.
mile post 781 agreement
Motion by Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, that the Chairman and Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement with the changes as made by the Company on three pages.
sinclair avenue in tavares – agreement with seaboard air lines
This Agreement was referred to C. E. Duncan, County Attorney, re deleting certain paragraph.
John McQueen appeared before the Board re: getting permission for bulldozing dirt out of a borrow pit East of his property. The County owns land adjoining the pit. Mr. McQueen wants to push up a dam to close off the borrow pit from the balance of the marsh for a fishery. The Board advised him that the property belongs to Minute Maid, but the County is negotiating for same. The County does not have authority at this time to grant this request.
Joe Graves, Lake Shore Drive, Bonnie Breeze, appeared before the Board again about the assessment on his property. He stated he understands that the Board made no adjustment on his property assessment. Was previously assessed at $5,500.00 and now at $16,500.00 – about 3 acres – 280 feet on the lake. He read a Notice of Farm Bureau re: Property Owners’ meeting in Leesburg in November. Mr. Duncan advised Mr. Graves he could take the matter to Court. Said he had no money to take it to Court.
Chas. Petteys appeared before the Board re: Assessment on his property. Said he fully agreed with what Mr. Graves has said. He has sold all his property but his home. Lives on Lake Harris at Dead River Bridge.
section 11090-2502 SR 19 – Lake County – from dream boat corner west & south to sr 500
Appraisal on “Market Value” on above by Edwin R. Waite, Emery Dillard and A. E. Mundy in amount of $115,432.00 was presented with bill for $800.00 each to Waite and Dillard and bill for $900.00 to Mundy. WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the appraisal was accepted and C. E. Duncan, County Attorney, authorized to forward the bills in triplicate to State Road Department for payment.
SECTION 11010 SR 500 – FROM SR 19 TO WEST CITY LIMITS OF TAVARES
Appraisal on “Market Value” on above by Edwin R. Waite, Emery Dillard and A. E. Mundy in amount of $74,215.00 was presented with bill for $600.00 each to Waite and Dillard, and bill for $800 to Mundy. WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the appraisal was accepted and C. E. Duncan, County Attorney authorized to forward the bills in triplicate to State Road Department for payment.
RIGHT OF WAY AGENT APPOINTED
Motion by Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, that Emery Dillard be appointed as right-of-way agent to purchase rights of way on Section 11090-502 SR 19 and Section 11010-2501 SR 500.
title report from inland abstract & title company
Section 11010-2501 SR 500 (Leesburg North By-Pass) filed with Board with bill in amount of $35.00, WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Simpson seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, C. E. Duncan, County Attorney, was instructed to mail the bill in triplicate to State Road Department for payment. (Original and one copy of the report already mailed to SRD by Clerk.)
R. G. Breeden, Eustis, appeared before the Board re: a subdivision he is trying to develop in Eustis. He is having trouble with the right of way. He presented a letter from City Manager of Eustis stating Mary Street is a 30-foot street and the City of Eustis maintains it as such. Mr. Duncan stated Mary Street as far as he knows was there before the Plat Law was adopted and based on hardship case the plat could be accepted. Mr. Breeden stated South Street in his section is 60-feet wide. Mr. Breeden was advised that he should get a letter signed by all of the City officials of Eustis. He should also write a letter to the Board that he will later build a road; the Plat should also be changed. Need a letter from the Lake County Health Department and release of mortgage as to the streets.
zoning department
Recommendations of the Zoning Department as follows were presented by Bob Webb:
1. That henceforth a “quorum” of the Zoning & Planning Commission shall consist of one or more members of said commission from not less than 3 County Commissioners’ Districts.
2. That a $15.00 fee be established to defray the expenses of applications for rezoning of properties in Lake County. Such fee to be payable at time of application.
The above recommendations effective as of November 1, 1961.
WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, the following Resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, it has been made to appear to the Board of County Commissioners that the business of the Zoning and Planning Commission is, from time to time, hampered by the failure of a majority of the duly appointed Members of the Commission to attend regularly called meetings; and
WHEREAS, the business of the Zoning Commission is increasing rather than decreasing and the necessity of holding legal meetings is becoming more and more important;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that the number of Members of the Zoning Commission necessary for attendance to constitute a legal meeting, shall not be less than one Member from each of three of the County Commissioner Districts in Lake County; that the attendance of such quorum at any meeting shall henceforth be a legal meeting.
Motion by Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, the following Resolution was adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, that from and after the adoption of this Resolution, a fee of Fifteen ($15.00) shall be paid by each Applicant for the rezoning of any properties in Lake County under the jurisdiction of the County Commissioners and that such application shall not be considered until the said fee is paid.
Motion by Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, the following Resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the attendance of Zoning and Planning Commission Meetings by various Members of said Commission, has been irregular and such irregularity has extended to the point that it is sometimes impossible to hold a legal meeting and thereby the business of the Zoning and Planning Commission is delayed;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that the following policy and rule is hereby established:
In the event a Member of the Zoning and Planning Commissions shall be absent from three regular consecutive meetings of the Commission, such Member shall be requested to resign, and he shall be replaced.
Motion by Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the following Resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the Members of the Zoning and Planning Commission of Lake County have heretofore served in such capacity without compensation; and it has been made to appear to the Board of County Commissioners that the business of said Commission is requiring more and more time of the Members of the Commission; and that such Members should be compensated for their expenses and mileage;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that from and after the adoption of this Resolution, each Member of the Zoning and Planning Commission of Lake County, shall be paid a per diem of $10.00 for each day in which the Members attend Meetings of the Commission, and shall be paid a mileage rate of 10¢ per mile each way for their expenses in transportation.
Bob Webb, Secretary of the Zoning Department, stated he asked Mr. Owens about using the County Engineer’s car and was advised to go ahead and use it. Now would like to know what the Board suggests to do with the car. Mr. Theus suggested that Bob use the car a few more weeks and that he be granted authority to have the car serviced.
outdoor advertising
Bob Webb stated that the Zoning Commission has been issuing permits for this kind of advertising, and asked what the Board wants him to do now. Discussion was held on this matter. Motion by Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, that until the Board employs a County Engineer that Bob Webb be authorized to issue permits for outdoor advertising.
Meeting adjourned at 12:00 o’clock noon for lunch. Reconvened at 1:40 p.m.
Board called to order by Chairman Theus.
Mr. Theus announced that Mr. Charles N. Givens has applied for the job of County Engineer and the Board has interviewed him. WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, Charles N. Givens of 3 Alabama Avenue, Merritt Island, Florida, was employed as County Engineer for Lake County beginning November 1, 1962, at an annual salary of $8,500.00; and that he be allowed to use the automobile previously used by County Engineer Goodson, at County expense. Mr. Givens filed with the Board a letter stating his qualifications.
Application for the job as County Engineer and Zoning Director from C. W. McCauslin, Eustis, was read and filed.
Mr. Theus filed letter from Dura-Stress, Inc., Leesburg recommending Matt P. Cross for job as County Engineer.
zoning commission
Mr. French, Chairman of the Zoning Commission and Miss Reba Harris, Secretary, appeared before the Board and Miss Harris gave a report on attendance of the Members by Districts. Mr. French inquired as to whether or not it comes within Zoning and Planning Commission to require the developer to maintain dedicated streets. He was advised this is not within the jurisdiction of the Zoning and Planning Commission.
signature of zoning director on plats
Motion by Commr. Simpson seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, that all Plat owners be required to have a place for the signature of the Zoning Director.
Mr. French stated the Zoning Commission will have a meeting on October 16th at ten o’clock a.m. in the County Commissioners’ room in the Courthouse – re: request for some variances re zoning in Silver Lake Estates. Would like to have Mr. Duncan and any of the Commissioners who can come to be present.
advertise for purchasing trucks for districts 1, 2, 4 & 5
Motion by Commr. Simpson seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, that Clerk Owens be authorized to advertise bids to be taken on November 13, 1961, for the purchase of the following: Two trucks for District No. 1, with two trade-in trucks; Two trucks for District No. 1, with two trade-in trucks; District No. 4 one truck with one trade-in; and District No. 5 two trucks with 2 trade-in trucks. Each Commissioner advised to furnish the specifications and Mr. Owens to check with the dealers.
pump for ag center
Mr. Owens advised the Board he had to readvertise for the pump. Now bids will be taken on Friday, October 13th, at a special meeting.
furniture for ag center
Mr. Theus was instructed to contact Robert Ford, Architect, re: Preparing Notice to Bidders on furniture for the Ag. Center. Should have alternate bids.
sand pit suit
Mr. Duncan reported that he had contacted Mr. Greene, attorney in Ocala, re the Sand Pit Suit, and he reported that he had filed Notice of Appeal in the suit, but it is about to be thrown out of Court because he failed to pay the assessment cost.
Commr. Dykes reported that the Fire Department of the City of Clermont had put out a fire on Bickle Bridge Labor Day morning, and he made a motion which was seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, that Attorney Duncan write a letter of appreciation to the Fire Department.
DAVIS SUIT on u. s. 441
Mr. Duncan was instructed to see Mr. Mims of SRD in Leesburg re this (as to the road involved).
hooten suit
Mr. Duncan reported on his talk with Walter Hunter re: this Suit. Said that Mr. Hunter said the Judge at first ruled with us, but later decided to give the other people two or three days to present additional information, but had received nothing on the 2nd day.
lake saunders ditch
Mr. Dykes reported that no water is flowing through this ditch at the present time and the level of the ditch should be lowered. He also stated if the County does not own a 30’ right of way through there should condemn and get the right-of-way. WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, County Attorney Duncan was instructed to secure the right-of-way along the ditch.
plat of haines lake estate
Harry Padgett, Surveyor, appeared before the Board and presented Plat of this Subdivision, with letter from Mid-State Engineers Corp, and Lake County Health Department re septic tanks; also title policy #X-27-597 issued by Lawyers Title & Insurance corp. showing the title vested in Estates Land Company Inc. Also letter from Lake County Zoning & Planning stating “Plat has been examined and approved in accordance with the Lake County Zoning & Planning Regulations as to lot size as stated on the plat that it takes two lots for a building site. Further the Lake County Zoning & Planning Board recommends to the Board of County Commissioners that when the streets are improved or developer is bonded for their improvement that the Plat be finally approved.” WHEREUPON on motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, the Plat of Haines Lake Estate was approved.
minimum areas for construction of dwellings or other improvements
Motion by Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, the following Resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the Zoning Regulations of Lake County heretofore established, require certain minimum areas for the construction of dwellings or other improvements thereon; and
WHEREAS, Plats have heretofore been submitted delineating lots having less than the required area for the above purposes and the platting of lots of such size is misleading to the public;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that a policy be, and it is hereby established; that from and after the adoption of this Resolution, no plats which shall define lots having less area than that permitted for the construction or improvement of buildings or other permanent improvements, as required by the Zoning Regulations of Lake County, will be accepted and approved for filing in the public records of Lake County, Florida.
Motion by Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, that C. E. Duncan, Attorney for the Board, be instructed to write a form letter to be sent to Plat owners re – maintenance of streets.
discussion re; niggertown street
Commr. Babb reported there is about one half mile of this road and thinks the cost would be approximately $900.00. Marion County would reimburse Lake County for the work. Mr. Duncan, County Attorney, was instructed to write Mr. Clark W. Jennings, Attorney in Orlando, re: this work.
Commr. Simpson filed Lake County General Revenue warrant #1597 in amount of $2.00 made to Rev. N. R. McNair for inquisition re: Earl Dudley and said that Rev. McNair stated he knows nothing about the inquest and did not serve. Motion by Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, that said warrant be cancelled.
Clerk Owens read a letter from H. L. Pringle re: The Board rescinding the Resolution closing a certain road near Lady Lake on April 13, 1959. Mr. Theus suggested that Mr. Duncan, Attorney for the Board, answer this letter to Mr. Floyd and send Mr. Pringle a copy of same.
Clerk Owens reported there were 3,836 1/3 linear feet of lumber, which was sold to J. W. Parrish, he being the highest bidder, at $77.50 per thousand. Check for $299.87 has been forwarded to Mr. Owens. Mr. Owens reported said check has been received and deposited.
hunnicutt & associates’ final statement
To services rendered on Lake County reappraisal job. Contract completed – balance due and payable to City Bank & Trust Company, St. Petersburg, in accordance with assignment - $15,650.00.
Motion by Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Babb and carried that the Clerk be authorized to issue warrant in the amount of $15,650.00 to Hunnicutt & Associates and City Bank and Trust Company, for work as outlined above, and mail said warrant to City Bank and Trust Co. , St. Petersburg, Florida.
Motion by Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, that the request of Sheriff McCall for $18,650.00 be approved and Clerk Owens be authorized to issue warrant to Sheriff McCall for said amount.
Motion by Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, that the request of Sheriff McCall that A. C. Lee’s accumulated good time of 35 days as of September 28, 196, be disallowed, be granted and the Sheriff so notified.
report of fire control service filed
Bill for this service was ordered held up until money for taxes is received. This bill is in amount of $12,033.60.
ASSESSMENT FOR SECRETARIAL ASSISTANT FOR CIVIL DEFENSE
C. E. Duncan, Attorney, was authorized to write the Attorney General and find out if this Board has authority to pay this assessment.
Motion by Commr. Simpson, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, that the action of the Clerk and Chairman in approving the applications of the following to the T. B. Hospital be approved: Reuben Gordon; Aaron Bell and Walter Carr.
Clerk Owens read a letter from Dr. Hall re: Walter B. Foxworth as follows: “We have been able to get this party admitted to the V. A. Hospital Oteen, N.C.”
sunshine state parkway toll road
Motion by Commr. Cowart seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, that the following Resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that the proposed location of the Toll Road Northerly from Fort Pierce and passing through a portion of Lake County, has been changed so that it will run Northwesterly to Wildwood and would be some distance away from the original proposed location; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners feel that the proposed relocation of said road will be very detrimental to the people and the economy of Lake County;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that the State of Florida, by and through its proper Officials, be requested to stop the construction of the extension of the Sunshine State Parkway Toll Road at State Road 50 West of Orlando; and that no further planning and construction of said road be done under the present proposed plans.
Clerk Owens read Docket of Public Utilities stating that the express office and railroad station agency at Okahumpka will be discontinued on hearings at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, October 5, 1961, in the County Commissioners’ room in the Courthouse at Tavares, Florida.
highway bonds estreated in lake county
Report of Highway Bonds estreated in Lake County filed – Bonds $10,000.00, Fines $9,000.00.
JURY COMMISSION
Mr. Duncan was instructed to contact Gov. Bryant as to appointments for Jury Comm.
BUDGET 1961 – 1962:
Clerk Owens read a letter from Hon. Ray E. Green, Comptroller, acknowledging receipt of a letter of September 19, 1961, to which was attached original and one copy of the Budget of the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County for the year ending September 30, 1962. “I have today approved this Budget as to form and return the original herewith.”
SAID BUDGET FIXED THE MILLAGE AS FOLLOWS∷
FUND |
MILLS |
General Revenue Fund |
2.30 |
Fine & Forfeiture |
.94 |
Road & Bridge |
.63 |
Capital Outlay Reserve (Ag. Building) |
.47 |
Capital Outlay Reserve (County Building) |
.37 |
Interest & Sinking (County Building) |
.31 |
South Lake Memorial Hospital |
.27 |
County Health Unit |
.237 |
Water Conservation |
.335 |
Clerk Owens filed the BUDGET as adopted by the Board on September 19, 1961, and approved by the Comptroller on September 26, 1961, for the year beginning October 1, 1961 and ending September 30, 1962 which said BUDGET is copied in and made a part of the Minutes as follows:
ESTIMATE OF REVENUES AND RECEIPTS LAKE COUNTY
GENERAL REVENUE FUND
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1962
ESTIMATE OF RECEIPTS |
LAST YEAR |
THIS YEAR |
STATE SOURCES: (Received as Distributions) |
|
|
114 Railroad & Telegraph Licenses |
|
1150.00 |
115 Racing Moneys |
|
---- |
116 Insurance Agents County License Tax |
|
2000.00 |
121 State Board of Health “State No. 1” |
|
15000.00 |
122 State Board of Health “State No. 2” |
|
23014.00 |
123 Hospital Aid to Indigent |
|
11890.00 |
|
|
|
COUNTY SOURCES: (Revenue Receipts) |
|
|
130 Taxes 2.3 Mills on assessed valuation of $268,673,076 |
|
617948.06 |
133 Tax Deed Surplus |
|
100.00 |
137 Occupational Licenses |
|
7500.00 |
138 Beverage Licenses |
|
12000.00 |
139 Building Permits and Zoning Fees |
|
10000.00 |
148 Interest on Bank Account |
|
600.00 |
|
|
|
INCOME COUNTY OFFICERS – EXCESS FEES |
|
|
151 Estimated Excess Fees, Tax Assessor |
|
30000.00 |
152 Estimated Excess Fees, Tax Collector |
|
35000.00 |
153 Estimated Excess Fees, Clerk of Circuit Court |
|
1000.00 |
155 Estimated Excess Fees, County Judge |
|
5000.00 |
160 Fees, Sheriff |
|
6000.00 |
168 Reimbursement Welfare & T. B. Patients |
|
100.00 |
|
|
|
COUNTY SOURCES: (Non-Revenue Receipts)
|
|
|
186 Miscellaneous |
|
100.00 |
188 Refunds of Advertising Delinquent Lands |
|
1000.00 |
|
|
|
TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS |
|
830736.36 |
LESS 5% |
|
41336.83 |
95% OF ESTIMATED RECEIPTS |
|
789199.73 |
BALANCES TO BE BROUGHT FORWARD: CASH |
|
210000.00 |
TRANSFERS (190) |
|
|
LIQUID INVESTMENTS (COST) |
|
|
TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND BALANCES |
|
999199.73 |
(Millage Levied Last Year 8.5 Estimated This Year 2.3)
ESTIMATED EXPENSES GENERAL REVENUE FUND LAKE COUNTY
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1962
|
LAST YEAR |
THIS YEAR |
200 GENERAL GOVERNMENT |
|
|
Salaries |
|
|
211 Salaries and Traveling Expense County Commrs. |
|
22000.00 |
212 Salaries of Clerk of the Board and of Deputies |
|
16700.00 |
216 Salary Supervisor of Registration |
|
6000.00 |
219 Other Administrative Salaries |
|
11700.00 |
|
|
|
Commissions and Fees |
|
|
221 Clerk of Circuit Court |
|
1000.00 |
224 Tax Assessor |
|
62000.00 |
225 Tax Collector |
|
62000.00 |
227 Inquests |
|
1000.00 |
|
|
|
Maintenance and Rent |
|
|
241 Courthouse |
|
35650.00 |
242 Other Administrative Buildings |
|
4000.00 |
249 Rent of Administrative Offices |
|
1200.00 |
|
|
|
Other Administrative Expenses |
|
|
261 Elections and Registrations |
|
42700.00 |
262 Legal Advertising and Expenses |
|
3300.00 |
263 Advertising Delinquent Taxes |
|
1400.00 |
269 Supplies and Expenses County Commissioners |
|
6000.00 |
270 Supplies and Expenses Other County Officers |
|
37500.00 |
271 Discharge Fees |
|
300.00 |
|
|
|
300 LAW ENFORCEMENT |
|
|
Salaries |
|
|
311 Salaries of Judges and Secretaries of the Circuit Court |
|
5966.97 |
314 Salary Secretary, Assistant States Attorney |
|
3000.00 |
315 Salary, Prosecuting Attorney |
|
7500.00 |
316 Salary, Sheriff |
|
10000.00 |
369 Salary Law Librarian |
|
1200.00 |
|
|
|
400 HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE AND MINOR CONSTRUCTION |
|
|
Salaries |
|
|
411 Salaries County Engineer and Clerk |
|
14800.00 |
|
|
|
500 WELFARE |
|
|
534 Maintenance of Detention Home |
|
9775.00 |
542 Tubercular Hospitals |
|
10000.00 |
562 Insanity Inquiries |
|
3000.00 |
563 Relief Allowance |
|
76800.00 |
564 Welfare Administration |
|
10700.00 |
565 Hospital Service for the Indigent |
|
41240.00 |
|
|
|
600 AUXILIARY OPERATIONS |
|
|
671 County Service Officer |
|
10900.00 |
672 Civil Defense |
|
2000.00 |
675 Mosquito Control |
|
108878.97 |
676 Zoning Department |
|
29015.00 |
681 Agriculture |
|
39410.00 |
682 Fire Control |
|
12033.60 |
683 Recreation |
|
6600.00 |
684 Education |
|
2000.00 |
685 Publicity |
|
16000.00 |
689 Hyacinth Control and Forestry |
|
9400.00 |
|
|
|
800 CAPITAL OUTLAY EXPENDITURES |
|
|
General Government |
|
|
811 Court House – Equipment |
|
15000.00 |
812 Other Administrative Buildings – Equipment |
|
3000.00 |
|
|
|
LAW ENFORCEMENT |
|
|
825 Purchase land, Highway Patrol Station |
|
13535.00 |
|
|
|
AUXILIARY OPERATIONS |
|
|
856 Mosquito Control Equipment – Fogging & Residual |
|
2793.00 |
|
|
|
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS |
|
827765.31 |
RESERVE FOR CONTINGENCIES: COUNTY |
|
46434.42 |
RESERVE FOR CASH BALANCE TO BE CARRIED FORWARD |
|
125000.00
|
TOTAL BUDGET |
|
999199.73 |
This is a true and correct copy of the Budget as adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County on September 19, 1961.
Frank E. Owens Cecil C. Theus
Clerk of Circuit Court Chairman
(Official Seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM September 26, 1961
Ray E. Green, Comptroller
ESTIMATE OF REVENUES AND RECEIPTS LAKE COUNTY
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND
FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1962
ESTIMATE OF RECEIPTS |
LAST YEAR |
THIS YEAR |
COUNTY SOURCES: (Revenue Receipts) |
|
|
130 Taxes .94 Mills on assessed valuation of $268,673,076 |
|
252552.69 |
144 Fines & Forfeitures |
|
60000.00 |
|
|
|
COUNTY SOURCES: (NON-Revenue Receipts |
|
|
186 Miscellaneous & Sheriff’s Unexpended Balance |
|
5000.00 |
|
|
|
TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS |
|
317552.69 |
LESS 5% |
|
15877.63 |
95% of Estimated Receipts |
|
301675.06 |
BALANCES TO BE BROUGHT FORWARD: CASH |
|
70000.00 |
TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND BALANCES |
|
371675.06 |
|
|
|
(Millage Levied Last year 3 Estimated this Year .94)
ESTIMATE OF EXPENSES AND RECEIPTS LAKE COUNTY
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND
FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1962
|
LAST YEAR |
THIS YEAR |
300 LAW ENFORCEMENT |
|
|
Salaries |
|
|
311 Juvenile Court |
|
45750.00 |
316 Salaries, Deputy Sheriffs & Assistants |
|
111600.00 |
|
|
|
Fees and Costs |
|
|
321 Clerk of Circuit Court |
|
6000.00 |
323 County Judge |
|
25000.00 |
328 Witness and Juror Fees |
|
4200.00 |
329 Other Court Costs and Fees |
|
10200.00 |
|
|
|
Other Law Enforcement Expenses |
|
|
361 Inquests – Physicians Fees |
|
1000.00 |
364 Expenses Other Than Salaries |
|
78200.00 |
365 Investigations |
|
3000.00 |
|
|
|
800 CAPITAL OUTLAY EXPENDITURES |
|
|
Law Enforcement |
|
|
824 Sheriff’s Equipment |
|
10000.00 |
|
|
|
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS |
|
294950.00 |
RESERVE FOR CONTINGENCIES: |
|
|
921 – COUNTY ---(not to exceed) |
|
20725.06 |
952 – SHERIFF ---(10% Of Total Budget) |
|
10000.00 |
RESERVE FOR CASH BALANCE TO BE CARRIED FORWARD |
|
46000.00 |
TOTAL BUDGET |
|
371675.06 |
This is a true and correct copy of the Budget as adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County on September 19, 1961.
Frank E. Owens Cecil C. Theus
Clerk Circuit Court Chairman
(Official Seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM SEPTEMBER 26, 1961
Ray E. Green
Comptroller
ESTIMATE OF REVENUES AND RECEIPTS LAKE COUNTY ROAD & BRIDGE FUND
FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1962
|
LAST YEAR |
THIS YEAR |
FEDERAL SOURCES: |
|
|
100 Florida National Forest Fund |
|
7500.00 |
|
|
|
STATE SOURCES: |
|
|
111 Gasoline Tax – 20% of the 7th cent |
|
95000.00 |
111-1 Gasoline & Motor Fuel Tax – County Surplus |
|
140000.00 |
112 Motor Fuel Tax – 20% of the 7th cent |
|
2500.00 |
115 Racing Moneys |
|
126000.00 |
|
|
|
COUNTY SOURCES: (Revenue Receipts) |
|
|
130 Taxes .63 Mills on assessed valuation of 268,673,076 |
|
169264.03 |
|
|
|
Other Revenue Receipts |
|
|
170 Sale of Scrap |
|
50.00 |
172 Reimbursement for Work |
|
3000.00 |
|
|
|
COUNTY SOURCES: (Non-Revenue Receipts) |
|
|
183 Sale of Property |
|
1500.00 |
186 Miscellaneous |
|
100.00 |
|
|
|
TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS |
|
544914.03 |
LESS 5% |
|
27245.70 |
95% OF ESTIMATED RECEIPTS |
|
517668.33 |
BALANCES TO BE BROUGHT FORWARD: CASH |
|
150000.00 |
|
|
|
TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND BALANCES |
|
667668.33 |
(Millage Levied Last Year 3 Estimated this Year .63)
ESTIMATED EXPENSES ROAD AND BRIDGE FUND LAKE COUNTY
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1962
|
LAST YEAR |
THIS YEAR |
400 HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE AND MINOR CONSTRUCTION |
|
|
Salaries |
|
|
411 Supervisory Salaries |
|
29300.00 |
415 Free Labor |
|
162000.00 |
|
|
|
Maintenance and Rent |
|
|
421 Buildings |
|
5500.00 |
422 Equipment |
|
74500.00 |
|
|
|
Supplies |
|
|
423 Gasoline and Oil |
|
44000.00 |
424 Other Supplies |
|
4000.00 |
|
|
|
Materials |
|
|
431 Road, Bridge, Culverts and Other Materials |
|
58500.00 |
|
|
|
Other Highway Expense |
|
|
441 Roads and Bridges Built by Contract |
|
61000.00 |
452 Expense of Procuring Right of Way |
|
5000.00 |
454 Other Highway Expenses |
|
8700.00 |
|
|
|
800 CAPITAL OUTLAY EXPENDITURES |
|
|
Highways |
|
|
834 Road Machinery and Equipment |
|
38000.00 |
|
|
|
900 MISCELLANEOUS |
|
|
911 Road Tax to Municipalities |
|
33000.00 |
|
|
|
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS |
|
523500.00 |
RESERVE FOR CONTINGENCIES: COUNTY |
|
44168.33 |
RESERVE FOR CASH BALANCE TO BE CARRIED FORWARD |
|
100000.00 |
|
|
|
TOTAL BUDGET |
|
667668.33 |
This is a true and correct copy of the Budget as adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County on September 19, 1961.
Frank E. Owens Cecil C. Theus
Clerk Circuit Court Chairman
(Official Seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM SEPTEMBER 26, 1961
Ray E. Green
Comptroller
ESTIMATED REVENUES AND RECEIPTS LAKE COUNTY
CAPITAL OUTLAY RESERVE (ARMORIES) FUND
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1962
|
LAST YEAR |
THIS YEAR |
COUNTY SOURCES: (REVENUE RECEIPTS) |
|
|
148 Interest on Bank Account |
|
75.00 |
|
|
|
TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS |
|
75.00 |
LESS 5% |
|
3.75 |
95% OF ESTIMATED RECEIPTS |
|
71.25 |
BALANCES TO BE BROUGHT FORWARD: CASH |
|
4212.53 |
|
|
|
TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND BALANCES |
|
4283.78 |
|
|
|
(Millage Levied Last Year 0 Estimated This Year 0)
ESTIMATED EXPENSES CAPITAL OUTLAY RESERVE (ARMORIES) FUND
LAKE COUNTY
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1962
|
LAST YEAR |
THIS YEAR |
900 MISCELLANEOUS |
|
|
953 Reserve for Future construction |
|
4283.78 |
|
|
|
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS |
|
4283.78 |
|
|
|
TOTAL BUDGET |
|
4283.78 |
|
|
|
This is a true and correct copy of the Budget as adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County on September 19, 1961.
Frank E. Owens Cecil C. Theus
Clerk Circuit Court Chairman
(Official Seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM SEPTEMBER 26, 1961
Ray E. Green
Comptroller
ESTIMATE OF REVENUES AND RECEIPTS LAKE COUNTY CAPITAL OUTLAY RESERVE (COUNTY HOME) FUND
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1962
|
LAST YEAR |
THIS YEAR |
ESTIMATE OF RECEIPTS |
|
|
|
|
|
BALANCES TO BE BROUGHT FORWARD: CASH |
|
12500.00 |
|
|
|
TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND BALANCES |
|
12500.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Millage Levied Last Year .25 Estimated This Year 0)
ESTIMATED EXPENSES CAPITAL OUTLAY RESERVE (COUNTY HOME) FUND LAKE COUNTY
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1962
|
LAST YEAR |
THIS YEAR |
800 CAPITAL OUTLAY EXPENDITURES |
|
|
Welfare |
|
|
841 County Home |
|
11500.00 |
|
|
|
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS |
|
11500.00 |
RESERVE FOR CONTINGENCIES: COUNTY |
|
1000.00 |
|
|
|
TOTAL BUDGET |
|
12500.00 |
This is a true and correct copy of the Budget as adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County on September 19, 1961.
Frank E. Owens Cecil C. Theus
Clerk Circuit Court Chairman
(Official Seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM SEPTEMBER 26, 1961
Ray E. Green
Comptroller
ESTIMATE OF REVENUES AND RECEIPTS LAKE COUNTY CAPITAL OUTLAY RESERVE (AGRICULTURAL BUILDING) FUND
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1962
|
LAST YEAR |
THIS YEAR |
ESTIMATE OF RECEIPTS |
|
|
130 Taxes .47 Mills on assessed valuation of 268,673,076 |
|
126276.34 |
|
|
|
TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS |
|
126276.34 |
LESS 5% |
|
6313.82 |
95% OF ESTIMATED RECEIPTS |
|
119962.52 |
BALANCES TO BE BROUGHT FORWARD: CASH |
|
1464.74 |
|
|
|
TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND BALANCES |
|
121427.26 |
(Millage Levied Last Year 1 Estimated This Year .47)
ESTIMATED EXPENSES CAPITAL OUTLAY RESERVE (AGRICULTURAL BUILDING FUND) LAKE COUNTY
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1962
|
LAST YEAR |
THIS YEAR |
800 CAPITAL OUTLAY EXPENDITURES |
|
|
General Government |
|
|
812 Construction of Building |
|
115000.00 |
|
|
|
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS |
|
115000.00 |
RESERVE FOR CONTINGENCIES: COUNTY |
|
6427.26 |
|
|
|
TOTAL BUDGET |
|
121427.26 |
|
|
|
This is a true and correct copy of the Budget as adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County on September 19, 1961.
Frank E. Owens Cecil C. Theus
Clerk Circuit Court Chairman
(Official Seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM SEPTEMBER 26, 1961
Ray E. Green
Comptroller
ESTIMATE OF REVENUES AND RECEIPTS LAKE COUNTY CAPITAL OUTLAY RESERVE (JUVENILE DETENTION FUND)
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30 1961
|
LAST YEAR |
THIS YEAR |
ESTIMATE OF RECEIPTS |
|
|
COUNTY SOURCES: (Revenue Receipts) |
|
|
148 Interest on Bank Account |
|
800.00 |
|
|
|
TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS |
|
800.00 |
LESS 5% |
|
40.00 |
95% OF ESTIMATED RECEIPTS |
|
760.00 |
BALANCES TO BE BROUGHT FORWARD: CASH |
|
47720.84 |
|
|
|
TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND BALANCES |
|
48480.84 |
(Millage Levied Last Year 1 Estimated This Year 0)
ESTIMATED EXPENSES CAPITAL OUTLAY RESERVE (JUVENILE DETENTION HOME) FUND LAKE COUNTY
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1961
|
LAST YEAR |
THIS YEAR |
800 CAPITAL OUTLAY EXPENDITURES |
|
|
Welfare |
|
|
844 Construction of Buildings |
|
48480.84 |
|
|
|
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS |
|
48480.84 |
|
|
|
TOTAL BUDGET |
|
48480.84 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
This is a true and correct copy of the Budget as adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County on September 19, 1961.
Frank E. Owens Cecil C. Theus
Clerk Circuit Court Chairman
(Official Seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM SEPTEMBER 26, 1961
Ray E. Green
Comptroller
ESTIMATE OF REVENUES AND RECEIPTS LAKE COUNTY CAPITAL OUTLAY RESERVE (COUNTY BUILDINGS) FUND
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1962
|
LAST YEAR |
THIS YEAR |
ESTIMATE OF RECEIPTS |
|
|
COUNTY SOURCES: (Revenue Receipts) |
|
|
130 Taxes .37 Mills on assessed valuation of 268,673,076 |
|
99409.04 |
148 Interest on Bank Account |
|
15874.00 |
|
|
|
TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS |
|
115283.04 |
LESS 5% |
|
5764.15 |
95% OF ESTIMATED RECEIPTS |
|
109518.89 |
BALANCES TO BE BROUGHT FORWARD: CASH |
|
1060000.00 |
|
|
|
TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND BALANCES |
|
1169518.89 |
(Millage Levied Last Year 2.5 Estimated This Year .37)
|
LAST YEAR |
THIS YEAR |
800 CAPITAL OUTLAY EXPENDITURES |
|
|
General Government |
|
|
811 Alterations to Courthouse |
|
390000.00 |
|
|
|
Law Enforcement |
|
|
821 Construction of Jail |
|
737000.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS |
|
1127000.00 |
RESERVE FOR CONTINGENCIES: COUNTY |
|
42518.89 |
|
|
|
TOTAL BUDGET |
|
1169518.89 |
|
|
|
This is a true and correct copy of the Budget as adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County on September 19, 1961.
Frank E. Owens Cecil C. Theus
Clerk Circuit Court Chairman
(Official Seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM SEPTEMBER 26, 1961
Ray E. Green
Comptroller
ESTIMATE OF REVENUES AND RECEIPTS LAKE COUNTY BOND INTEREST & SINKING (CO. BUILDINGS) FUND
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1962
|
LAST YEAR |
THIS YEAR |
ESTIMATE OF RECEIPTS |
|
|
130 Taxes .31 Mills on assessed valuation of 268,673,076 |
|
83288.65 |
148 Interest on Bank Account |
|
3000.00 |
|
|
|
TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS |
|
86288.65 |
LESS 5% |
|
4314.43 |
95% OF ESTIMATED RECEIPTS |
|
81974.22 |
BALANCES TO BE BROUGHT FORWARD: CASH |
|
98172.67 |
|
|
|
TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND BALANCES |
|
180146.89 |
(Millage Levied Last Year 0 Estimated This Year .31)
ESTIMATED EXPENSES BOND INTEREST & SINKING (COUNTY BUILDINGS) FUND LAKE COUNTY
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1962
|
LAST YEAR |
THIS YEAR |
700 Debt Service |
|
35000.00 |
762 Interest on Funded Indebtedness |
|
115000.00 |
772 Principal of Funded Indebtedness |
|
150000.00 |
|
|
|
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS |
|
150000.00 |
RESERVE FOR CONTINGENCIES: COUNTY |
|
2146.89 |
RESERVE FOR CASH BALANCE TO BE CARRIED FORWARD |
|
28000.00 |
TOTAL BUDGET |
|
180146.89 |
|
|
|
This is a true and correct copy of the Budget as adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County on September 19, 1961.
Frank E. Owens Cecil C. Theus
Clerk Circuit Court Chairman
(Official Seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM SEPTEMBER 26, 1961
Ray E. Green
Comptroller
ESTIMATE OF REVENUE AND RECEIPTS LAKE COUNTY SPECIAL DISTRICT – SOUTH LAKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FUND
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1962
|
LAST YEAR |
THIS YEAR |
ESTIMATE OF RECEIPTS |
|
|
130 Taxes .27 Mills on assessed valuation of 98,851,291 |
|
26689.85 |
|
|
|
TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS |
|
26689.85 |
LESS 5% |
|
1334.49 |
95% OF ESTIMATED RECEIPTS |
|
25355.36 |
BALANCES TO BE BROUGHT FORWARD: CASH |
|
470.00 |
|
|
|
TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND BALANCES |
|
25825.36 |
(Millage Levied Last Year 1 Estimated This Year .27)
ESTIMATED EXPENSES SPECIAL DISTRICT – SOUTH LAKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FUND LAKE COUNTY
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1962
|
LAST YEAR |
THIS YEAR |
600 AUXILIARY OPERATIONS |
|
|
674 South Lake Memorial Hospital |
|
25825.36 |
|
|
|
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS |
|
25825.36 |
TOTAL BUDGET |
|
25825.36 |
This is a true and correct copy of the Budget as adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County on September 19, 1961.
Frank E. Owens Cecil C. Theus
Clerk Circuit Court Chairman
(Official Seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM SEPTEMBER 26, 1961
Ray E. Green
Comptroller
Commr. Simpson reported that some signs on the old Mt. Dora-Eustis Road have been smeared with paint. But no action has been taken on this as do not know who did it.
Commr. Dykes reported that hot rodders are using Woodlea Road and speed signs should be erected, WHEREUPON, on motion by Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, the following Resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that excessive speeds along the roads hereinafter described have become increasingly dangerous to the lives of those using the highway and to the lives of property of those living along the boundaries of said highway; and, in order to protect them, a speed limit should be determined and posted along said roads;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that a maximum speed limit of 35 miles per hour is determined and set for “Woodlea Road,” commencing at State Road 19, and extending Westerly on the Northerly side of the new Agricultural Building, and in a general circular manner through Lane Park, rejoining State Road 19 approximately 1-1/2 miles South of the beginning of said road.
Anyone violating the provisions of this Resolution shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be prosecuted under the laws pertaining to misdemeanors.
speed limit on dudley road
Mr. Theus thinks this limit should be 25 miles, WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Simpson seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the following Resolution was made:
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that excessive speeds along the roads hereinafter described have become increasingly dangerous to the lives of those using the highway and to the lives and property of those living along the boundaries of said highway; and, in order to protect them, a speed limit should be determined and posted along said roads;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that a maximum speed limit of 25 miles per hour is determined and set for “Dudley Road,” commencing at U. S. Highway 27 and extending for a distance of approximately 660 feet east.
Anyone violating the provisions of this Resolution shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be prosecuted under the laws pertaining to misdemeanors.
zoning resolution
Bob Webb presented two applications for changes in zoning, which have been passed on by the Zoning Commission, with recommendation that the County Commissioners adopt a Resolution granting the changes, WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the following Resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the Lake County Zoning Commission did, on the 28th day of September A.D. 1961, after due Notice of the hearing, review applications for changes and revisions of the zoning of certain areas in Lake County and did approve certain changes as requested in the particular applications hereinafter set forth, subject to approval of the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County; and the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, having reviewed said applications and the 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 designated after each description:
1. The East 300 feet abutting and running parallel with the right of way of U. S. 27, commencing with the North line of Section 2, and continuing Southerly to State Road 48, and lying within Sections 2, 11 and 14, Township 20 South, Range 24 East, now classified and zoned as R-1 (Residential), be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned to Classification C-1 (Commercial).
2. The South Half of Government Lot 12, in Section 22, Township 21 South, Range 26 East, lying East of the Tavares & Gulf Railroad right of way, now classified and zoned as A (Agriculture), be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned to Classification R-2 (Residential).
letters filed with the board
Letter from Mrs. Goodson “thanks and appreciation for flowers.” Card of thanks from Goodson family.
Otis Elevator re: elevator Courthouse
Two letters from State Road Dept. – traffic & planning on SR 19
Letter from Civil Defense Director re Executive Order re Civil Defense
following reports filed with the board
J. C. Hunter, o., Service Officer
R. E. Norris, Co. Agent and 2 assistants – Marian Valentine, HD Agt. & 2 assistants.
Motion by Commr. Simpson seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried that the Payroll for the month of September be approved.
MEETING ADJOURNED
/s/ Frank E. Owens___ /s/ Cecil C. Theus______________
CLERK CHAIRMAN