MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 on MONDay – NOVEMBER 6, 1961

The Board of County Commissioners met in special session in the County Commissioners’ room in the Courthouse at Tavares on Monday, November 6th, at ten  o’clock a.m., with the following present:  Vice-Chairman Cowart, Commissioners Dykes, Simpson and Babb; also present were Attorney Duncan and Clerk Owens part time.  (Chairman Theus was absent.)

The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Cowart.

Mrs. Robertson, Deputy Clerk, reported that Clerk Owens approved since the first regular meeting in October the following Notary Public Bonds:

With American Surety Company of New York

Hardin Powell 10-3-61; Z. D. Giles 10-13-61; Harry E. Gaylord 10-19-61; R. G. Igou 10-25-61; Louis E. Bedell 10-30-61; Marilyn Evans 10-30-61 and Anne B. Wilhelm 10-31-61.

With Pan American Surety Company

Jean S. Reich 10-12-61; John W. Fleming 10-12-61; Flo Hodges 11-2-61.

 

With American Fire & Casualty Company

Memory Martin 10-24-61; Agnes May 10-26-61; Arnit F. Hennings 11-1-61.

 

With United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company

Richard D. Lundy 10-26-61; Millicent M. Dibble 10-30-61; Clyde Harrison 11-6-61.

 

The Board approved the following Notary Public Bonds:

With U. S. Fidelity & Guaranty Company

Robert O. Thomas and Juanita Warneke

Steve Pemberton appeared before the Board and reported that it cost about $2500.00 to fix the Seaman Mixer and he would like to have only one man responsible for the operation of the Mixer.  Motion by Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, that Emory Godwin be designated to operate the Seaman Mixer at the rate of $1.50 per hour, at all times, and that his wages be gradually increased until he reaches operator’s wages.

Mr. E. G. Mead, Dr. C. Mr. Tyre, Mr. Nelson and Mr. Peters of the Waterman Memorial Hospital at Eustis appeared before the Board re:  The possibility of the Board setting up a psychiatric ward in the Hospital.  Mr. Mead pointed out that it will cost a little money to do this.  Possibly one wing of the Hospital can be used.  At the present time there are no public hospital facilities for mental patients in Lake County.  Dr. Tyre also urged the Commission to set up a special ward for handling County mental patients – stating that mental patients are sick  and need hospital treatment just the same as a person who has pneumonia or some other illness.  Possible four to six rooms will be needed in the hospital psychiatric ward, including the necessary equipment to handle the patients.  Attorney Duncan stated the Board would have considerable opposition by tax payers for spending money on a private institution.  He does not think the Board would have direct authority to do this, but could enter into an option. There is a possibility that the County could purchase the equipment and lease it to the hospital.  WHEREUPON, motion was made by Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, that if the legal questions can be worked out satisfactorily and there is a possibility to transfer sufficient money for this purpose, that the Board go along with the Hospital in setting up a mental ward for psychiatric patients in the Waterman Memorial Hospital at Eustis, Florida.

plat of forest hills

Victor Roepke appeared before the Board and submitted this plat.  He stated the streets have been graded, cleared and clayed.  He asked in January for the Board to accept the streets for maintenance, which they declined to do.  He would like to see if he can get the streets accepted now, and also other streets that are ready for paving be accepted.  The streets are not 24 feet in width, but are about 21 feet.  Mr. Roepke asked if the streets would be affected by this new ruling.  He stated Mr. Martin went over the streets a few weeks ago and sent a letter to the Engineer’s office stating the streets are okay.  Mr. Babb stated that since others would want the same request, he could not vote yes on this proposition.  Mr. Simpson suggested that the Engineer go check these streets.  Motion by Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, that the Board not accept these streets for maintenance.

Mr. French stated the new Act sets up Rules and Regulations governing subdivisions.  The Planning and Zoning Board should work this out with the County Engineer.  The job is for the Engineer to inspect and see that the streets are built according to the regulations.

fern park subdivision streets

Tom Sawyer, Engineer, appeared before the Board re streets in this subdivision.  He gave the County Engineer a report and asked that he contact Commr. Theus re the streets, and report back to the Board.

plat of montclair manor

Mr. Sawyer presented this Plat stating the property is owned By Marjorie Rosendahl and Lyman Rosendahl, her husband, and lies in Section 21-19-24.  He also presented Lawyers’ Title Ins. Corp. Policy #727-755 issued May 14, 1954, showing property clear of any liens.  Also letter from Inland Abstract & Title Company bringing the title up to date was filed.  Letter from Lake County Health Department stating property may be used for septic tanks and meets the Zoning Board Regulations filed.   Mr. Duncan stated the Subdivision borders on S-468, WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the Plat of Montclair Manor was approved and accepted.

lake county jail and sheriff’s department

Howell Hopson, Architect, appeared before the Board and presented Contractor’s Request No. 6 in connection with the General Contract work for the jail and Sheriff’s Department, in amount of $67,786.22.

           

            Total contract Completed to date      $213,612.63

                        (Nov. 1, 1961)

            Material Stored                                     47,264.70

            Less Retainage of 10%                          26,087.73

 

                        Total                                                               $234,789.60

            Less amount previously paid                                       167,003.38

            Net total due this estimate                                         $  67,786.22

 

Motion by Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, that the Request No. 6 of Fred S. Conrad Construction Company in the amount of $67,786.22 be approved for payment.

Change Order No. 1, dated November 1, 1961 – Southern Steel Company for installing wire grilles on four doors and bar grillage on one door only at an additional cost of $121.00; and

Change Order No. 2, dated November 1, 1961 – Fred S. Conrad Construction Company, Contractor –

1.     Relocate telephone entrance conduit and extend to provide underground service adds $149.44

 

2.     Rough in plumbing and connect kitchenette sink; rough in and install service sink; construct additional partition between Deputies area and radio area, provide door, frame and hardware, relocate switches and lighting fixtures, add  $716.13 for a total of $865.57

 

Motion by Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, that the two Change Orders as set out above be approved.

Mr. Hopson stated that change orders on the Jail and Sheriff’s Department need immediate attention and cannot always wait until a Board meeting, therefore, certain persons should be designated to authorize the change orders.  WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, that the Board authorizes the change orders to be made by two of the following named three persons – Frank E. Owens, C. E. Duncan and Herman T. Dykes, provided such change order does not exceed the sum of $2,000.00 at any one time and that a contingency fund be set up subject to payment for these change orders from which they may be paid.

disCussion on remodeling the pioneer building

Mr. Hopson stated he feels that the construction of a one-story building for the Board of Public Instruction could be done at very little more cost than the remodeling of the Pioneer Building – estimated cost for the building $125,000 to $135,000. He presented plans for the proposed building.  This matter was tabled for the present.

plat of pine park first addition

Gordon Roepke presented this Plat which is located about three miles East of Cassia.  Mr. Simpson said he has inspected this subdivision and the roads are being built.  This Plat does not show part of the lots.  Mr. Duncan stated this is actually an addition to a subdivision which has already been approved by the Board, but do not believe will find that access road will apply.   Marked County road on North side does extend to intersect SR 44.  Title Policy #FE-38413 dated 3rd day of October 1961 showing that Gordon Roepke is the owner of the property in the subdivision, with no liens, was presented to the Board.  Report from Lake Co. Health Department stating the property is okay for septic tanks was filed.  WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Simpson seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, the Plat of Pine Park First Addition was approved and accepted.

Lee Howard, Chairman of Insurance Advisory Committee of the Lake County Insurer’s Board, appeared before the Board and requested the Board to execute a letter of Authority addressed to the Florida Inspection and Rating Bureau in order that he may proceed with the preparing of the rates to be used in writing the public and institutional properties form proposal; WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, Clerk Owens was authorized to sign the letter authorizing Lee Howard of Leesburg, as the Board’s agent of record and representative on insurance matters in connection with County property consisting of public buildings and their contents.

Mr. Givens, County Engineer, stated the secretary is behind with minutes of the Zoning Commission and he can use a Secretary for Zoning and Planning; WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, Mr. Givens was authorized to hire a secretary probably at a salary of $200.00.

It was reported that Mr. Givens, County Engineer, spent the last half of October working with the County Engineer group and the Board feels that he should be paid for that time; WHEREUPON, on motion by Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, Clerk Owens was authorized to pay C. N. Givens, County Engineer for one half of October – beginning October 16, 1961, at the salary as designated beginning November 1, 1961.

Bob Webb, secretary to the County Engineer, reported that there is a considerable amount of money in the Lake County Zoning Department account in the Bank of Tavares and arrangements should be made for the new County Engineer to draw on this account for fees paid to Lake County Zoning Department and monthly mailing service; WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Simpson seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, Chas. N. Givens was appointed Director of the Zoning Commission with authority to sign checks on the Lake County Zoning Department account, and that he be instructed to secure a bond in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1000.00).

applications for changes in zoning

Bob Webb of the County Engineer’s office presented four applications for re-zoning, with recommendations of the Zoning Commission.  Mr. Webb stated that the Zoning Commission decided that the application of Marion Spang, as agent for L. S. Conelly, should be disapproved due to disapproval of nearby residents.  Mr. Duncan stated he has checked the statutes on this and the indication is that the Zoning Administrative Department is the one to act on it.  Any action they take on it should be made directly to the Appeal Board and for that reason, I do not think it is necessary for the Baord to take any action on this.  Mr. Webb said he would have further information on this when the Board of appeal meets.  Mr. Duncan was instructed to write the Governor again re the appointment of a new member to the Board of appeals in place of Jack Allen, deceased.

Motion by Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the following Resolution as adopted:

RESOLUTION ALTERING ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS

WHEREAS, the Lake County Zoning Commission did, on the 26th day of October 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 that the Board of County Commissioners 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 classifications of Lake County be altered and amended as they pertain to certain tracts of land to the classification designated after each description;

1.         Block 1 of Pine Park First Addition, as filed and recorded in the public records of Lake County, Florida, more particularly described as follows:

            Commencing at the Northwest corner of Sec. 9, Tp. 18 S., R. 29 E, run thence East along the North line of said Sec. 9 a distance of 360 feet for the point of beginning of this tract, thence continuing East along the said North line of said Sec. 9, 299.97 feet to a point, thence Southerly at right angles to the North line of Sec. 9, 636.19  feet to a point, thence Westerly parallel to the North line of Sec. 9, 299.97 feet to a point that is 360 feet East of the West line of said Sec. 9, thence Northerly parallel to the West line of Sec. 9, 636.25 East to the Point of Beginning; at right angles to the North line of Sec. 9, 636.19 feet to a point, thence Westerly parallel to the North line of Sec. 9, 299.97 feet to a point that is 360 feet East of the West line of said Sec. 9, thence Northerly parallel to the West line of Sec. 9, 636.25 feet to the point of beginning; now classified as A (Agriculture) be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned to Classification A (Agriculture) with special exception for Mobile Home Village.

2.         Lots 16, 17, 18 and 19 in Block 25; Lots 1, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31, in Block 26, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 in Block 27, in Eustis Heights Subdivision, as the same appears recorded in Plat Book 6, page 84, public records of Lake County, Florida; ALSO:  Begin at the point of intersection of the East boundary of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad right of way and the East boundary of Section 15, Tp. 19 S., R. 26 E., said point being approximately 1137 feet North of the Southeast corner of the Northeast Quarter of said Sec. 15, run thence in a Southwesterly direction along said right of way boundary of said Atlantic Coast Line Railroad, to the North side of a clay road which runs East and West and is an extension of Taylor Avenue, as shown on the Map of Eustis Heights Subdivision above referred to, thence East along the North line of said clay road to the East boundary of said Sec. 15, thence North along said Section line to the point of beginning; now classified and zoned as R-1 (Residential, be, and the same is hereby amended, changed, rezoned and reclassified to Classification C-3 (Commercial).

3.         West 152.6 feet of Southeast Quarter of Northwest Quarter of Northeast Quarter of Sec. 2, Tp. 19 S., R. 25 E., in Lake County, Florida; now classified and zoned as R-1 (Residential) be, and the same is hereby amended, changed, rezoned and reclassified to Classification C-1 (Commercial).

4.         The West 300 feet abutting and running parallel with the right of way line of State Road 25 (U.S. Highway No. 27), commencing at the Southeasterly right of way line of State Road 33 where it intersects with the Westerly right of way of U.S. 27, and continuing Southerly to the North right of way line of State Road 48; said property being in Sections 11 and 14, in Tp. 20 S., R. 24 E; now classified and zoned as R-1 (Residential) be, and the same is hereby amended, changed, rezoned and reclassified to Classification C-1 (Commercial).

5.         The North 200 feet of the Northeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter of Sec. 10, Tp. 19 S., R. 24 E; ALSO:  the North 200 feet of the Northwest Quarter of Sec. 11, Tp. 19 S., R. 24 E; now zoned and classified as R-1-A (Residential); be, and the same is hereby amended, changed, rezoned and reclassified by granting a variance from the above classification to permit the construction of boat slips only for rent.

redistricting

After discussion on redistricting the County, Commr. Dykes moved that the Attorney for the Board – Mr. C. E. Duncan, and the Zoning and Planning Commission be instructed to work with the Supervisor of Registration and Abstract Companies to redistrict the County.  The motion was seconded by Commr. Babb and carried.

map of lake county

Mr. Givens, County Engineer, said that Hunnicutt & Associates prepared a map for the Tax Assessor.  The cost for the map to the County would be on a cost plus basis, and would not sell for a flat price.  The Planning and Zoning Board will require a set of the maps.  The price of one set of maps which is not reproducible is $187.00.  The reproducible ones would run considerably more.  The relators in the County will want to know what is zoned.  Mr. Duncan stated should have maps showing zoning.

Motion by Commr. Simpson seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, that the County Engineer be instructed to make the type of map necessary – after the County is redistricted.

A representative of the Engineering Construction Company of Tulsa, Oklahoma, appeared before the Board re:  Placing public utility lines in Lake County from Orange County line west – in Montverde, Minneola and Clermont.  Discussion on condition in which the roads should be left after installation of the gas lines.  No action taken on this.

Motion by Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, that the NOTICE FROM THE TAX ASSESSOR to the TAX COLLECTOR to collect taxes on the real estate property and on the tangible personal assessment roll for the year 1961 be approved and signed by the Commissioners and that Clerk Owens be instructed to record the Warrant to the Tax Collector in the Minutes as follows:

STATE OF FLORIDA

TO:  PAUL H. REED, TAX COLLECTOR OF THE COUNTY OF LAKE

You are hereby commanded to collect out of the real estate and personal property, and from each of the persons and corporations named in the annexed roll, the taxes set down in each roll opposite each name, corporation or parcel of land therein described, and in case taxes so imposed are not paid that the time prescribed by law, you are to collect the same by levy and sale of the goods and chattels, lands and tenements so assessed, or of the person or corporation so taxed; and all sums collected for the State taxes you are to pay to the State Treasurer at such time as may be  required by law, and at the same time you are to pay to the legally qualified Depository all sums collected for County taxes, district school taxes and other special taxes; and you are further required to make all collections on or before the first Monday in April; and  on or before the first Monday in July you will make final report to and settlement with the Comptroller and County Commissioners.

            Given under my hand and seal this the 6th day of November in the year A. D. 1961.

R. G. Cassady

Assessor of Taxes Lake County

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

The Board was called to order by Vice-Chairman Cowart at 1:30 p.m.

Commr. Babb announced that the City Council of Eustis called and advised that Governor Bryant will speak at the dedication for the opening of the bridge interchange South of Eustis on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m., November 15th, and the Board is invited to attend the dedication.

Motion by Commr. Simpson seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, that the State Road Department be requested to name the Interchange on Road 19 and U. S. 441 South of Eustis “Golden Triangle Interchange.”

Commr. Dykes presented a Resolution re:  Lake County participating in the financing and construction of the continuation of a certain road commencing approximately at the Easterly intersection of SR S-46 and SR 46 in Lake County, and running Southeasterly and Southerly for approximately 1-3/4 miles to the boundary line between Lake County and Orange County.  Mr. Duncan said he has talked with Mr. Theus about this and he thought it was a good thing, but would not go along with it unless Orange and Seminole counties would cooperate in the financing and construction of same.  Mr. Duncan stated this is incorporated in the Resolution, WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the following Resolution was adopted:

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County have heretofore requested the inclusion in the planned budgeted roads of the State Road Department a certain road commencing approximately at the Easterly intersection of State Road S-46 and State Road 46 in Lake County and running Southeasterly and southerly for approximately 1-3/4 miles to the boundary line between Lake County and Orange County; and

WHEREAS, such request was based upon the cooperation of Orange and Seminole Counties in the continuation of said roads Southerly to intersect State Road 500 (U.S. 441) in Orange County; and

WHEREAS, the rapid development of Central Florida, brought about in part by governmental installations at Cape Canaveral, makes it essential and imperative that more access roads be constructed through available areas to meet the requirements of such rapid development, and the Board of County Commissioners considers the above described road as a portion of needed access roads; and

WHEREAS, heretofore the route of said route through the above mentioned three counties has been surveyed by the State Road Department and a centerline established for that purpose; and

WHEREAS, the right of way for said road, 200 feet in width, has been tendered to Lake County without cost;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that, subject to the cooperation of Orange and Seminole Counties in the financing and construction of the continuation of the road South of Lake County, the State Road Department of the State of Florida, be, and it is hereby requested to include in the Road Department Budget for the year beginning July 1, 1962, sufficient sums to construct a primary road following the centerline above described, commencing at State Road 46 and continuing Southeasterly and Southerly to intersect the boundary line between Lake and Orange Counties, and that funds from “Secondary Road Money,” allocated to Lake County, be pledged toward the cost of constructing the same.

lot m, block 40, tavares

Mr. Duncan presented his Opinion on the abstract of title #4524 and continuation thereof on above mentioned lot.  Said Opinion stated “Flore Holmes,” a widow, is vested with the fee title to said lot of land, subject only to taxes for the year 1961, both City and County which are not payable until November 1, 1961 – County tax $0.99, city taxes $4.07.  Cash in amount of $3.80 for Mrs. Holmes prorata share of city and county taxes was filed with Bd.  Abstract, Continuation and Opinion filed.

u. s. 441 designated as alternate 441

Motion by Commr. Simpson seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, the following Resolution was adopted:

WHEREAS, the State Road Department of the State of Florida, is now completing the construction of a portion of State Road 500 (Section 11010-2111), which passes to the East and North of the City of Mount Dora; and

WHEREAS, the old route for State Road 500 passes through the City of Mount Dora and continues Westerly along the North shore of Lake Dora through Tavares; and

WHEREAS, State Road 500 in Lake County is also designated as U. S. Highway 441, and is nationally known by that number and the change in the location of the above described portion of 500 and U. S. 441 will bypass Mount Dora;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that the State Road Department be, and it is hereby requested to designate that portion of State Road 500, commencing in Orange County approximately one and one-half (1-1/2) miles South of Mount Dora and at the intersection of old State Road 500 And new State Road 500, and running Northwesterly and Northerly along Highlands Avenue in Mount Dora, and Westerly in 5th Avenue in Mount Dora, and continuing Westerly from Mount Dora to Tavares, as Alternate State Road 500; and that the U. S. Highway Department be requested to designate said section of road as Alternate U. S. 441.

Mr. Duncan filed a letter from Byron E. Herlong advising that they have pruned the trees that overlapped the County road at Sunnyside Drive.

sr 500 section 11010 – 2502

Mr. Duncan read a letter from H. B. Harrell, Jr., stating “We omitted the first part of SRD 13 in our report dated 10-3-61.  Same is enclosed herewith.”  Report of appraisers H. B. Harrell and L. W. Hey on SRD No. 13-A, owner Herlong (personal) 19,400 sq. ft., value of taking $3,298.00 on N. Boulevard, Leesburg SR 500, Section 11010-2502 was presented, WHEREUPON on motion of Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the appraisal was approved and given to C. E. Duncan to be sent to Sate Road Department.

Mr. Duncan reported that H. B. Harrell, Jr., right of way agent, has secured all but two of the instruments required on the By-Pass and he will have to bring suit for these two.

Motion by Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, that the Bill of H. B. Harrell, Jr., for services as right of way agent on Section 11010-2502 N Boulevard, Leesburg, in amount of $725.00 be approved for payment.

state road s-561-A section 11503-2601

Appraisal in the above project dated October 18, 1961 on Parcels 4, 5 & 6 by William W. Boyd and Stephen Zelazo was filed with the Board.

Motion by Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, that the bill of W. W. Boyd, Appraiser, in amount of $75.00 and bill of Stephen Zelazo in amount of $50.00 on Road SR-561-A be approved and that the appraisal be accepted.

Motion by Commr. Simpson seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, that C. E. Duncan, Attorney for the Board, be instructed to forward the bill of the appraisers as above and appraisal to the State Road Department. 

Motion by Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, that W. W. Boyd of Clermont be appointed right of way agent to acquire title for rights of way on SR S-561-A.

exchange of land with minute maid corp

Mr. Duncan stated that the NOTICE OF THE PROPOSED EXCHANGE OF LAND has been published.  He read a copy of the NOTICE and stated we are now ready to consider the adoption of a Resolution for the Exchange, WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Simpson seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, the following Resolution was adopted:

WHEREAS, the following described tract of land, being the property of Lake County, and located in Lake County, has been declared non-essential for County purposes:

Lots 1 through 6, inclusive and the East 145 feet of Lot 15 in Block C according to the Plat of Avalon Subdivision, in Leesburg, Florida, filed in Plat Book 9, page 14, public records of Lake County, Florida;

 

ALSO, The West 145 feet of the East 160 feet of Lot 7, Block 62, City of Leesburg, Florida, LESS the south 140 feet thereof,

 

AND WHEREAS, a Notice of Exchange of said tract of land with a tract of land located in Section 20, Township 19 South, Range 25 East, and described as follows:

That part of:  The East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Northeast 1/4 of Section 20, Township 19 South, Range 25 East, lying South of right of way of State Road 500, subject to borrow pit easement described as follows:

 

Commence at a point on the East line of Section 20, Township 19 South, Range 25 East, a distance of 210.45 feet Southerly from the Northeast corner thereof, and run thence South 56°48’45” West a distance of 526.46 feet to a point; thence South 33°11’15” East, 132 feet to a point on the new southerly right of way line of State Road 500, and the POINT OF BEGINNING of this description:  From said Point of Beginning continue South 33°11’15” East, 165.9 feet; thence South 89°11’15” East 250 feet; thence South 0°48’45” West 567.67 feet; thence North 89°11’15 West 650 feet; thence North 0°48’45” East 297.87 feet; thence North 56°48’45” East 432.49 feet; thence North 33°11’15 West 165.9 feet to a point on the new Southerly right of way line of State Road 500 a distance of 50 feet South 56°48’45” West from the point of beginning; thence North 56°48’45” East 50 feet to the Point of Beginning;

 

has been published, due proof of which has been filed with the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County and which provided that the Board of County Commissioners would, on the 6th day of November, 1961, at 10:00 o’clock in the forenoon consider such exchange of properties, and consider the adoption of a Resolution authorizing such exchange; and

            WHEREAS, no one appeared to object to said exchange and the County Commissioners, having received appraisals of both properties above described, have determined that such exchange would be of approximate equal value, and that the exchange will be to the benefit of Lake County;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that the Chairman and Clerk of this Board be, and they are hereby authorized and empowered to execute a Deed conveying the tract of land owned by Lake County, and above particularly described, to CARNEY GROVES, INC., a Florida Corporation, in exchange for a Deed executed by Carney Groves, Inc., conveying to LAKE COUNTY, the tract of land last above described.

lot l, south 100’ of lot m, resubdivision of s 1/2 of block 41, tavares

 

Commr. Dykes stated that Mr. Treadway and Mr. Waite were appointed appraisers to appraise the above described property belonging to W. G. Wells.  Mr. Dykes submitted the appraisal on the property in amount of $17,700.00, with the bill of the appraisers.  Motion of Commr. Simpson seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, that the bill of appraisers C. B. Treadway and Edwin R. Waite in the amount of $50.00 each for appraising the above described property be approved for payment.

Motion by Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, that the figure of $17,700.00 as submitted by the appraisers on the above described property be accepted as a fair appraisal, and that C. E. Duncan, Attorney for the Board, be instructed to negotiate with the owners of the property and obtain an agreement or option until such time as the Board has the money to purchase the property if it is for sale.

pioneer parking lot

Motion by Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, that Chas. N. Givens, Co. Eng., be instructed to determine what is necessary for fixing the Pioneer parking lot and have it fixed as soon as possible if the cost is less than one thousand dollars.

purchase of microfilm mAChine for clerk’s office

The Clerk brought to the attention of the Board a request to purchase a microfilm machine.  He thinks the cost will be between four to six thousand dollars.  Mr. Duncan stated the Board has the right to purchase this equipment.  WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, Clerk Owens was authorized to advertise for bids for the purchase of Microfilm Equipment.

Clerk Owens presented to each Commissioner a complete breakdown of the entire budget by Districts and explained this in detail.

SECTION 11686-2601 SR – S - 478 (CHERRY LAKE ROAD) 

Copy of Map; executed copy of Right of Way Contract and copy of County Commissioners’ Resolution executed on June 13, 1960, filed with the Board, also letter of transmittal from SRD.

Commr. Simpson filed check from Lake Harvest Co. J. B. Tyre III in amount of $36.25 for sale of pipe.

MILE POST 781 NEAR TAVARES:

Letter from Seaboard Air Line re:  Crossing near Tavares – 4095 feet SE of said M. Post. Referred to C. E. Duncan for reply as to the Board’s desires to go ahead with this crossing.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS FOR PURCHASE OF TWO CARS FOR LAKE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

 

Motion by Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, that the request of Dr. J. B. Hall, Health Director, for the Board to advertise for the purchase of two cars for the Lake County Health Department be approved, and Clerk Owens authorized to publish NOTICE TO BIDDERS for bids to be taken on December 11, 1961.

Clerk Owens reported he deposited in the Road & Bridge Fund on October 26, 1961, check from L. M. Lomax in amount of $34.40, for sale of pipe in District 1.

Letter from Aetna Casualty & Surety Company, Hartford, Connecticut re:  Bond 23 S 2504 Charles Peck Goodson, asking for authority to cancel said bond.  Clerk Owens was authorized to notify the bonding company authorizing them to cancel the bond.

historical society

Request from Historical Society for payment of final payment and interest on the Historical building was read.  Motion by Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, that the bill be approved for payment in amount of $900.00 final payment and $27.00 interest.

lake county health department

Copy of letter to J. Basil Hall, M.D.  Director Lake Co. Health Dept., from William L. Wright, M. D. Assistant State Health Officer, was read, WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, Clerk Owens was instructed to prepare a statement showing the amount of money set up in the budget for Lake County Health Department and mail same to State Board of Health.

Request of G. G. Ware re:  Old Courthouse Bond Trustees Commission account was read, WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Simpson seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, that the request as follows be approved for payment by the Bond Trustees:

            George J. White                      $117.98

            G. G. Ware                              $217.98   total $335.96

annual report of lake county sheriff

Annual Report of Lake County Sheriff for the year ended September 30, 1961, filed with the Board showing a return to Lake County of $9,478.99.  Total expenditures $185,521.01.   Total Budget $195,000.00.

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE FLORIDA BOARD OF FORESTRY OF THE COOPERATIVE FOREST MANAGEMENT

 

Annual Report of the Florida Board of Forestry of the Cooperative Forest Management Project – Orange, Lake and Seminole Counties for period July 1, 1960 thru 6-30-1961 filed with the Board.

waGE AFFIDAVITS FROM ATLANTIC ELECTRIC, INC.

Wage Affidavits from Atlantic Electric, Inc. No. 11 to 18, inclusive, for the month of October re:  Lake County Jail and Sheriff’s Department filed with the Board, with letter of transmittal from Howell C. Hopson, Architect.

annual PARTICIPATION in hospital service for the indigent

Letter from Florida State Board of Health requesting certified copy of annual Resolution re:  State-County program of hospitalization for the year October 1, 1961 thru September 30, 1962 was read; WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, Clerk Owens was authorized to notify the State Board of Health that Lake County has agreed to participate in the Hospital Service for the Indigent for the year beginning October 1, 1961 through September 30, 1962.

civil defense:  council established

Motion by Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, that the following Resolution be adopted:

WHEREAS, Chapter 252, Florida Statutes (The Florida Civil Defense Act) establishes the State Civil Defense Agency and the State Civil Defense Council and prescribes the powers and responsibilities thereof; and

WHEREAS, Section 9 of said Act authorizes and directs each County of the State of Florida to establish a Civil Defense Council and organization for Civil Defense in accordance with the State Civil Defense Plans and Programs; and

WHEREAS, Section 9 of said Act further prescribes the composition of the County Civil Defense Council, and bestows upon the County certain powers and responsibilities relating to Civil Defense.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, in official session assembled, this the 6th day of November 1961 does hereby establish the Lake County Civil Defense Council to consist of the Board of County Commissioners, the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Ex-officio, without vote, Sheriff, County Judge and Superintendent of Public Instruction, who are duly elected public officials of the said County.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Departments, Agencies and services of the County Government, to include their employees, property, equipment and other resources, which are administered by the Board of Commissioners, shall be assigned and made available to the County Civil Defense organization for operations in National emergencies; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lake County Civil Defense Director, appointed pursuant to this Resolution be responsible within the policies and directives of the Civil Defense Council for the organization and plans for Civil Defense within LAKE COUNTY in accordance with the Florida State Plans and Programs for its non-military defense.

office of county engineer

Mr. Givens stated he needs more space for his office.  Commr. Dykes suggested that the engineer’s office be repainted.  The Board instructed him to see what this will cost.

polishing machine

Commr. Dykes reported that the janitor needs a 14-inch polishing machine for the courthouse and the cost will be approximately $185.00.  Motion by Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, that the Board purchase a 14-inch polisher for use by the janitor.

building for school board

Mr. Dykes reported that the Finance Officer of the School Board informed him if the County will raise approximately $50,000.00; he thinks they could raise the balance for a new building for the School Board.  No action was taken on this.

report no. 5342

Copy of Report No. 5342, which was made on the audit of the accounts of the former County Judges of Lake County – W. Troy Hall, Jr., and Henrietta S. Horner, was filed.

quotations on typewriter

Rumley Business Machines, Leesburg

            1 Royal FP 13” carriage                                 $200.25

                Trade in allowance Royal KMM                   15.00  total $177.75

 

Leesburg Typewriter Service – Leesburg

 

            Smith-Corona secretarial model 72E 13”

               Cr.                                                                $200.25          

            Less trade-in allowance Royal KMM                            40.25  total $160.00 net

 

Mr. Owens stated that his bookkeeper, Jim Shofner, would like the Royal typewriter, WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Simpson seconded by Commr. Babb and carried that Clerk Owens be authorized to purchase whichever machine he wants.

Mr. Givens said he has 2 Smiths in his office that Mr. Shofner can try out.

option on lake memorial nursing home

Clerk Owens read a letter from Myrtle Sudderth, County Welfare Worker, stating that the option with Martha Schaller (Root) will expire on November 15th and she should be requested to come before the Board to discuss this matter, WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Simpson seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, Clerk Owens was instructed to notify Mrs. Schaller to appear before the Board at 3 p.m. Monday, November 13, 1961, to discuss her management of Lake Memorial Nursing Home.

Commr. Dykes reported that a delegation from Winter Park will come before the Board at 2 p.m. on November 13 to discuss the establishment of a Park on Lake Apopka at a location known as Gourd Neck Point.

Motion by Commr. Simpson seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, that the Payroll for the month of October be approved.

Motion by Commr. Simpson seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, that the action of the Clerk and Chairman in approving the following applications to the T. B. Hospital be approved:  Tony Wilson; Pearl Lee Banks and Alfred James Rudd.

letters filed with the board

City of Eustis re:  Mary Street between Briarcliff Road & South Avenue, Eustis

SW Fla. Water Management District enclosing map showing boundaries of watershed basins

Fla State Road Dept. – report of status of Lake Co. Secondary Funds 9-30-61

Fla State Road Dept. – acknowledging receipt of Resolution re:  Change in budget by eliminating WLBE road and inserting SR 44 at LaRoe Corner

Letters of Thanks – re:  Equalization Board – Edward H. Hubert, J. C. Rogers and E. M. Fain, Sr.

COPIES OF LETTERS FROM:

Fla State Board of Health to Orange State Eng. Re:  Trailer Park

G. G. Ware to Bryan Willis State Auditor and Willis’ reply re:  Audit

Frank E. Owens, Clerk, to Peoples State Bank of Groveland re:  Time Deposit

C. E. Duncan, Attorney to Irving M. Felder re:  R/W beginning on SR S-468 (SR 44 to Fruitland Park run Westerly to Whitney)

Frank E. Owens to C. N. Givens – re:  Appt. as Director Zoning

C. E. Duncan to Charles Givens, Co. Engineer re:  Center line of drainage ditch – Lake Saunders

C. E. Duncan to Gov. Farris Bryant re:  Jury Commission

C. E. Duncan to Richey Green, SRD re:  Sec 11090-2502 SR 19 – walk-over

reports filed with the board

Marion Valentine, Home Demo. Agent, and 2 assistants and secretary

J. C. Hunger, Co. Service Officer

Florida Division of Corrections State Road Prison No. 5758, Tavares, & jail

Fine & Forfeiture Reports from County Judges’ Office for May, June, July, August, September, and October 1961.

budgets

Clerk Owens presented the Amended Budgets for 1960-196, WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Simpson seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, the AMENDED BUDGETS FOR 1960-1961 were approved as follows:

AMENDED BUDGET – 1960-1961

GENERAL REVENUE FUND

 

A/C NO.

 

Original Budget

Transfer to

Transfer from

Amended Budget

Warrants

Budget Balance

    200

General Budget

 

 

 

 

 

 

211

Salaries & Travel Exp. County Commissioners

22000.00

 

 

22000.00

21459.19

540.81

212

Salaries, Clerk, Board and Deputies

16700.00

 

 

 

16700.00

16700.00

-------

216

Salary Supv. – Registration

6000.00

 

 

6000.00

6000.00

-------

219

Other Admin. Salaries

11700.00

 

 

11700.00

11700.00

-------

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commissions & Fees

 

 

 

 

 

 

221

Clerk of Circuit Court

1000.00

 

 

1000.00

367.50

632.50

224

Tax Assessor

59000.00

526.27

 

59526.27

59526.27

--------

225

Tax Collector

59000.00

 

 

59000.00

55839.26

3160.74

227

Inquests

1000.00

 

 

1000.00

276.86

723.15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maintenance & Rent

 

 

 

 

 

241

Courthouse

34700.00

1630.38

 

36330.38

36330.38

-------

242

Other Admn. Bldgs.

3500.00

 

 

3500.00

2333.71

1166.29

249

Rent Admin. Office

1200.00

 

 

1200.00

1200.00

-------

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Admin. Exp.

 

 

 

 

 

261

Elections & Registrations

32400.00

3733.50

 

36133.50

36133.50

-------

262

Legal Adv. & Expenses

59800.00

1338.39

 

61138.39

61138.39

-------

263

Adv. Del Taxes

1400.00

 

 

1400.00

1344.98

55.02

269

Supplies & Expenses County Commissioners

6000.00

 

 

6000.00

6000.00

-------

270

Supplies & Exp. Other County officers

36500.00

907.45

 

37407.45

37407.45

-------

271

Discharge Fees

300.00

 

 

300.00

10.00

290.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

300

Law Enforcement

 

 

 

 

 

 

Salaries

 

 

 

 

 

 

311

Judges, Secretaries and Circuit Court

5966.97

 

 

5966.97

5966.97

-------

315

Salary Pros. Atty.

7500.00

 

 

7500.00

7500.00

-------

316

Salary of Sheriff

10000.00

 

 

10000.00

10000.00

-------

369

Salary Law Librarian

1200.00

 

 

1200.00

1200.00

-------

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

400

Highway Maintenance & Minor Construction

 

 

 

 

 

 

Salaries

 

 

 

 

 

 

411* (1)

Co. Eng. & Clerk

14500.00

200.00

 

14700.00

14700.00

-------

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

500

Welfare

 

 

 

 

 

534

Maintenance of Detention Home

10000.00

 

 

10000.00

7790.00

2209.10

542

Tubercular Hospitals

10000.00

 

 

10000.00

4665.00

5335.00

562

Insanity Inquiries

3000.00

 

 

3000.00

2421.00

579.00

563

Relief Allowances

81895.00

 

 

81895.00

16257.57

65637.43

564*(2)

Welfare Admin.

10400.00

175.00

 

10575.00

10420.87

154.13

565

Hospital Svc. Indg.

38145.00

3264.21

 

41409.21

41409.21

-------

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

600

Auxiliary Operations

 

 

 

 

 

671

County Service Officer

10300.00

173.05

 

10473.05

10473.05

-------

672

Civil Defense

2000.00

 

 

2000.00

1493.89

506.11

675

Mosquito Control

110585.75

 

 

110585.75

96171.19

14414.56

676

Zoning Department

28700.00

 

 

28700.00

19332.47

9367.53

681

Agriculture

37360.00

 

 

37360.00

35662.10

1697.90

682

Fire Control

12033.60

 

 

12033.60

12033.60

-------

683

Recreation

6600.00

 

 

6600.00

5143.91

1456.09

684

Education

5000.00

 

 

5000.00

4532.50

467.50

685

Publicity

16000.00

 

 

16000.00

15998.98

1.02

689

Hyacinth Control & Forestry

9400.00

 

 

9400.00

7221.48

21785.52

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital Outlay Expenditures

General Government

 

 

 

 

811

Courthouse

10000.00

 

 

10000.00

6678.76

33321.24

812

Other Adm. Bldgs.

3000.00

 

 

3000.00

-------

3000.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auxiliary Operations

 

 

 

 

 

856

Mosquito Control Equip

1000.00

678.05

 

1687.05

1687.05

-------

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

796786.32

12635.30

 

809421.62

692527.98

116893.64

RESERVE FOR CONTINGENCIES-CO.

33290.83

 

12635.30

20655.53

-------

20655.53

RESERVE FOR CASH BALANCE TO BE CARRIED FORWARD

 

 

110000.00

 

 

 

 

110000.00

 

 

-------

 

 

110000.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL BUDGET

940077.15

12635.30

12635.30

940077.15

692527.98

247549.17

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                       

(1)* transferred $200.00 from Contingency Item on 2-13-61

(2)* transferred $175.00 from Contingency Item on 3-6-61

 

 

         AMENDED BUDGET – 1960-1961

FINE & FORFEITURE FUND

 

A/C NO.

 

Original Budget

Transfer to

Transfer from

Amended Budget

Warrants

Budget Balance

 

300

Law Enforcement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Salaries

 

 

 

 

 

 

311*(1)

Juvenile Court

40200.00

4000.00

 

44200.00

41160.92

3039.08

316*(2)

Salaries, Dep. Sheriffs & Assts.

95100.00

3500.00

 

98600.00

98600.00

-------

 

Fees & Costs

 

 

 

 

 

 

321

Clerk Circuit Ct.

6000.00

 

 

6000.00

5427.16

572.84

323

County Judge

22000.00

2235.00

 

24235.00

24235.00

-------

328

Witness & Jur Fee

4200.00

 

 

4200.00

3777.20

422.80

329

Other Court costs and fees

10200.00

 

 

102000.00

5624.43

4575.57

 

Maintenance & Rent

 

 

 

 

 

 

341

Maintenance of Jail

3000.00

 

 

3000.00

972.58

2027.42

 

Other Law Enforcement Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

361

Inquests-Dr. fees

1000.00

 

 

1000.00

750.00

250.00

364

Sheriff’s Expenses other than salaries

71000.00

 

 

71000.00

71000.00

--------

365

Investigations

2400.00

 

 

2400.00

2400.00

-------

 

Capital Outlay Expenditures

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Law Enforcement

 

 

 

 

 

 

824

Sheriff’s Equip

9000.00

 

 

9000.00

9000.00

-------

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

264100.00

9735.00

 

273835.00

262947.29

10887.71

RESERVE FOR CONTINGENCIES:

951- County

952 - Sheriff

 

 

12430.91

7500.00

 

 

 

 

 

6235.00

3500.00

 

 

6195.91

4000.00

 

 

-------

-------

 

 

6195.91

4000.00

RESERVE FOR CASH BALANCE TO BE CARRIED FORWARD

3800000

 

 

38000.00

-------

38000.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL BUDGET

322030.91

9735.00

9735.00

322030.91

262947.29

59083.62

 

(1)*  Transferred $4000.00 from Contingency Item on 6-23-61

(2)*  Transferred $3500.00 from Contingency Item on 2-6-61

 

 

AMENDED BUDGET – 1960-1961

CAPITAL OUTLAY RESERVE – AGRICULTURAL BUILDING – FUND

 

A/C NO.

 

Original Budget

Transfer to

Transfer from

Amended Budget

Warrants

Budget Balance

 

800

Capital Outlay Expenditures

General Government

 

 

 

 

 

 

812

Construction of Bldg.

94693.64

4816.74

 

99510.38

99510.38

-------

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

94593.64

4816.74

 

99510.38

99510.38

-------

RESERVE FOR CONTINGENCIES:

 

951- County

 

 

5000.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

4816.74

 

 

183.26

 

 

-------

 

 

183.26

RESERVE FOR CASH BALANCE TO BE CARRIED FORWARD

-------

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL BUDGET

99693.64

4816.74

4816.74

99693.64

99510.38

183.26

       

 

 AMENDED BUDGET – 1960-1961

ROAD & BRIDGE FUND

 

A/C NO.

 

Original Budget

Transfer to

Transfer from

Amended Budget

Warrants

Budget Balance

400

Highway Maintenance & Minor Construction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Salaries

 

 

 

 

 

 

411*(1)

Supervisory Salaries

22500.00

5475.00

-------

27975.00

27581.84

393.16

415

Free Labor

136620.00

15972.89

 

152592.89

152592.89

-------

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maintenance & Rent

 

 

 

 

 

 

421

Buildings

8200.00

 

 

8200.00

3685.84

4514.16

422

Equipment

70500.00

6379.36

-------

76879.36

76879.36

-------

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies

 

 

 

 

 

 

423

Gasoline & Oil

37000.00

 

-------

37000.00

30963.34

6036.66

424

Other Supplies

3000.00

5995.59

-------

3599.59

3599.59

-------

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Materials

 

 

 

 

 

 

431

Road, Bridge, Culverts & other materials

96500.00

 

9081.12

87418.88

70392.08

17026.80

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Highway Exp.

 

 

 

 

 

 

441

Roads & Bridges Built by Contract

75000.00

23592.69

-------

98592.69

98592.69

--------

452

Expense Procuring R/W

10000.00

-------

-------

10000.00

2857.26

7142.74

454

Other Highway Expense

7700.00

-------

-------

7700.00

7255.13

444.87

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

800

Capital Outlay Expenditures

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Highways

 

 

 

 

 

 

834

Road machinery & Equip

38000.00

-------

-------

38000.00

33052.26

4947.74

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

900

Miscellaneous

 

 

 

 

 

 

911

Road Tax to Municipal

42000.00

-------

-------

42000.00

39821.50

2178.50

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS

547020.00

52019.53

9081.12

589958.41

547273.78

42684.63

RESERVE FOR CONTINGENCIES:

951- County

 

 

42938.41

 

 

-------

 

 

42938.41

 

 

-------

 

 

-------

 

 

-------

RESERVE FOR CASH BALANCE TO BE CARRIED FORWARD

 

100000.00

 

-------

 

-------

 

100000.00

 

-------

 

100000.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL BUDGET

689958.41

52019.53

52019.53

689958.41

547273.78

142684.63

 

(1)* Transferred $5475.00 from Contingency Item on 2-13-61

 

 

MEETING ADJOURNED

 

/s/ Frank E. Owens___                                                           /s/ Cecil C. Theus______________

CLERK                                                                                   CHAIRMAN