MINUTES of regular MEETING OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
monday – April 9, 1962
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session in the County Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse at Tavares on Monday, April 9, 1962 at ten o’clock a.m., with the following present: Chairman Simpson; Commissioners Cowart, Dykes, and Babb (Theus absent), also present were Attorney Duncan; Clerk Owens; and County Engineer Givens.
The Board was called to order by Chairman Simpson.
The invocation was given by Commissioner Dykes.
PAUPER LIST:
Motion by Commr. Cowart seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried,
D-1 That Mrs. Corrine Fletcher for care of Tessie Smith in amount of $40.00 be cancelled.
That Mrs. A. R. Blakemore for care of Mrs. Edith Hallmyer be reduced from $50.00 to $40.00.
D-2, 3 & 4 - That no changes be made.
D-5 That Mrs. Corrine Fletcher for care of Mrs. Leorna DeLidle be increased from $20.00 to $40.00.
A letter from Myrtle Sudderth, County Welfare Worker, recommending that the Board grant Marion Coffey $42.50 for the month of March and $42.50 for the month of April – making a total of $85.00, was read, WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, Marion Coffey was granted $42.50 for the month of March and $42.50 for the month of April – making a total of $85.00.
WATER FOR FARM BUREAU OFFICE
Clarence LaRoe of the Farm Bureau appeared before the Board and requested that the Board allow the Farm Bureau office to hook on to its pipe for obtaining water for the office. Engineer Givens was instructed to investigate the possibility of allowing the Lake County Farm Bureau to tap on to the County water line running to the Agriculture Center west of Tavares and contact the City of Tavares re this matter. The Board agreed to allow the Bureau to tap on to its water pipe as long as they stay in legal bounds and if this can be worked out with the City of Tavares.
AGRICULTURAL CENTER
Motion by Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, that Attorney Duncan be instructed to request A. D. Rosier, Distributor, Sanford, Florida, to refund all money that the County paid him in accordance with his contract re: Drilling a well at the Agricultural Center.
Bill Nixon, Assistant County Agent, appeared before the Board re: Landscaping the grounds at the Agricultural Center. He said they are getting a lot of donations of shrubs and trees, but need fertilizer and grass seed. Probably one ton of fertilizer will do and about 50 pounds of Bahia seed. May be able to get this at wholesale price. Also need hose. Have one 50 foot hose – need two more lengths. Need plastic and gravel for the rock garden. Discussion on putting in pipe for irrigation. Motion by Commr. Dykes seconded by Comr. Babb and carried, that the County Agent be authorized to purchase the items as mentioned for the landscaping of the Agricultural Center; and that Engineer Givens be instructed to lay the pipe for irrigation.
AGRICULTURE CENTER AUDITORIUM
Certificate of payment No. 1, Graham Contracting Inc., contractor, in amount of $21,656.70 was approved for payment on motion of Commr. Cowart seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried.
COUNTY JAIL AND SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
Howell Hopson, architect and Sheriff McCall appeared before the Board re: Purchasing waterproof mattresses for the County Jail. Discussion on expenditures followed. Mr. Duncan stated we will have to reserve a certain amount of money for repairs to the courthouse. Clerk Owens stated we need to know how much more we are going to have to spend on the Jail before we can ask our architect to prepare plans for the Courthouse. Sheriff stated he will get the information as to the cost for what he needs.
Bill of Roanoke Iron & Bridge Works in amount of $9,000.00 for two Creech Seclusion Cells for the County Jail was approved for payment on motion of Commr. Cowart seconded by Commr. Babb and carried.
RIVERWOOD UNIT NO. ONE
Tom Sawyer appeared before the Board representing Riverwood Inc., who owns this Subdivision across the County road from Spark’s Rod ‘N Reel located in Section 25-19-25. This Plat has been signed by the Zoning Commission. Mr. Sawyer presented Title Policy #X-27-939 issued by Lawyers’ Title and Insurance Company, showing the title to be in Riverwood Inc. Mr. Duncan stated the title is acceptable. Letter from Lake County Health Department stated “Based on the reports of Orange State Engineers, Inc., we find these lots are apparently suitable for septic tank installation.” WHEREUPON, on motion by Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, the PLAT OF RIVERWOOD UNIT NO. ONE was approved and accepted.
DUN-ROLLIN PARK PLAT
John Rapalje and John H. Hines appeared before the Board and presented Plat of Dun-Rollin Park in Section 26-19-26 – North of the Gun Shop between Mount Dora and Tavares – comprising 15 lots. Mr. Rapalje stated the Zoning Commission has signed the Plat. He presented Title Policy No. X-27941 issued by Lawyers’ Title and Insurance Company, showing title to the property in John H. Hines and wife. Streets are dedicated to the public. Mr. Duncan stated the subdivision joins present County road and the street widths are correct. See no objections to accepting the Plat. Letter from Lake County Health Department stating “Based on the reports of Orange State Engineers, Inc., we find these lots are apparently suitable for septic tank installation.” WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the Plat of Dun-Rollin Park was approved.
PETITION OF GLEN L. BROWN and five others, for CLOSING PLATTED STREETS (see page 50) with PROOF OF PUBLICATION and copy of Notice to Close, were filed by Mr. Duncan; WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the following Resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the owners of the land abutting the following described streets and alley have presented to the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, a Petition to Close certain streets and an alley in Lake County, Florida, according to the Plats hereinafter designated and filed in the public records of Lake County, Florida, more particularly described as follows:
Third Avenue commencing at the West boundary of Indianola Avenue and extending West to the right-of-way of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company, according to the Plat of Sunset Hills filed and recorded in the public records of Lake County, Florida, in Plat Book 6, page 112;
Also: All of Lee Avenue;
All of James Avenue;
All of Knight’s Alley;
According to the plat of Wood’s Re-Plat of Block “A,”
Sunset Hills Subdivision as the same appears recorded in the public records of Lake County, Florida, in Plat Book 11, page 53,
And said Petition is in proper order and form, and
WHEREAS, the said Board of County Commissioners has, on this the 9th day of April, A.D. 1962, at its regular meeting, at 10:00 o’clock in the forenoon, at its office in the Courthouse at Tavares, Lake County, Florida, considered the advisability of renouncing or disclaiming any right of Lake County and the public in and to the above described streets and alley, and the advisability of vacating, abandoning, discontinuing and closing same; and a Notice of this meeting was published according to law in the Mount Dora Topic, a newspaper of general circulation, published in Mount Dora, Lake County, Florida, by the Mount Dora Publishing Company, proper proof of the publication of which has been submitted to the Board of County Commissioners, and
WHEREAS, the Board has considered said application and no objections have been made to the closing of said streets and alley; and it appears to the Board that the continued dedication of said streets and alley can serve no useful service to the public;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that the streets and alley hereinbefore more particularly described be henceforth closed, abandoned, discontinued and vacated; and that the Board of County Commissioners, acting for Lake County and the public, does hereby renounce and disclaim any right, title or interest in and to the said streets and alley, and that the title to said streets and alley be vested in the adjoining property owners, as their names appear in the said Petition and Notice of Hearing, in accordance with the law.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LAKE COUNTY:
BY: O. M. SIMPSON, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
FRANK E. OWENS, CLERK
DREDGING IN DEAD RIVER BETWEEN LAKE HARRIS & LAKE EUSTIS
Clerk Owens read a letter from Florida Fresh Water Fish & Game Commission protesting this dredging by Shoreline Dredging & Construction Company of Jacksonville on the belief it would injure the fish and water fowl population in the area; and requesting that the Board file a formal protest with the U. S. Army re issuing the permit for the dredging. After discussion of this request the Board did not go along with the request from the Florida Fresh Water Fish & Game Commission. Mr. C. E. Duncan, attorney for the Board, was instructed to acknowledge receipt of the letter.
EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY WITH MINUTE MAID
Mr. Duncan reported that this exchange has been authorized some time ago. In the meanwhile Carney Groves, Inc. merged with Minute Maid and Minute Maid merged with Coca-Cola. Therefore, title will come from Coca-Cola Company and the title the County conveys will go to Coca-Cola. Therefore, the Board should adopt a Resolution setting up these facts, WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the following Resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, heretofore, Lake County agreed to exchange certain properties with CARNEY GROVES, INC., upon determination that the value of properties to be received by Lake County are equal or more than equal in values of the property to be conveyed by Lake County to the said Carney Groves, Inc., and
WHEREAS, subsequent to the presentation of Petition for such exchange, and the Resolution approving such exchange, Carney Groves, Inc., has merged with The Coca-Cola Company, subject to the Agreement on the part of Carney Groves, Inc. to exchange said property for lands owned by Lake County, and
WHEREAS, The Coca-Cola Company conveyed the lands owned formerly under the name of Carney Groves, Inc. to Minute Maid Groves Corporation, a subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company, the successor by merger of Carney Groves, Inc.;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that, pursuant to the Resolution heretofore adopted for the exchange of the properties particularly described therein, and the request of Minute Maid Groves Corporation, which has submitted the title to the property to be received by Lake County under such exchange, the Board of County Commissioners, acting by and through its Chairman and Clerk, be, and is hereby authorized and empowered to execute and deliver to The Coca-Cola Company its County Deed for the properties described in the Resolution heretofore referred to, and owned by Lake County, in exchange for the Deed from Minute Maid Groves Corporation as hereinbefore described.
OLD STATE ROAD NO. 50
Motion by Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, that the following Resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the roads hereinafter described have been returned by the State to the County for maintenance, but Lake County does not have sufficient funds to properly repair and maintain said roads, and
WHEREAS, said roads hereinafter mentioned are in deplorable shape and should be resurfaced and the cost thereof paid from Secondary Gas Tax Funds due Lake County;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that the State Road Department of the State of Florida be requested to include in its Secondary Road System the following described roads in Lake County, Florida:
1. Commencing at State Road 50, in Section 26, Township 22 South, and Range 26 East, and running north to intersect the old road extending from Minneola Easterly through Mohawk toward Winter Garden.
2. That portion of the Old road beginning at Minneola and extending Easterly toward Winter Garden to the intersection of the first above described road.
STATE ROAD 448:
Motion by Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, that the following Resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the road extending from State Road 561 south of Tavares easterly through Lake Jem and formerly designated as State Road 448, is in bad repair and needs to be re-surfaced; and
WHEREAS, there is some question as to whether or not said road is included within the Secondary Road System of Lake County;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that the State Road Department be requested to include and take over in its State Secondary Road system for Lake County, State Road heretofore designated as SR-448.
CHERRY LAKE ROAD PIPE – S-478 – SECTION 11686-2601
Motion by Commr. Cowart seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, that the following Resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the Board of County Commissioners that there exists at present, water mains for irrigation purposes passing under the “Cherry Lake Road,” and connecting grove properties now owned by G. & B., Inc., and
WHEREAS, no provision was made for the proper protection and lowering of said irrigation pipes when the above mentioned road is paved;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida that the State Road Department be requested to include in the construction plans for the construction of State Road No. S-478, Section 11686-2601, at the location of the said irrigation pipes, the lowering of said irrigation pipes, or other proper arrangements for irrigation purposes.
LAKE UNITY ROAD – SECTION NO. 11505-2601
Letter from State Road Department re title search on this road was referred to Attorney Duncan.
PETITION SIGNED BY 37 people in OAKLAND PARK SUBDIVISION requesting 2-1/2 ton load limit and 35-mile speed limit on the roads – filed.
SHADEMOOR ACRES SUBDIVISION: Request for speed limit and load limit – filed.
BAR-L-RANCH: Request for speed limit – filed.
Motion by Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Cowart 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 excessive speeds along the roads hereinafter described have become increasingly dangerous to the lives of those using the highway and 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, in accordance with the provisions of law pertaining to County Roads, a maximum speed of 35 miles per hour is determined and set for the following roads:
A. All County Roads located within Oakland Park, according to the Plat thereof filed and recorded in the public records of Lake County, Florida;
B. All County Roads within Shademoor Acres according to the Plat thereof filed and recorded in the public records of Lake County, Florida;
C. That certain road commencing at State Road 448, West of Lake Jem, Florida, and extending North through Bar-L-Ranch and Easterly to Pine Island and passing between Lakes Dora and Beauclair.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no motor vehicles having a load in excess of 2 tons be permitted to traverse the streets in Oakland Park and Shademoor Acres above described.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that appropriate signs showing the speed limits and load limits above set forth be erected along said roadways.
Anyone violating the provisions of this Resolution shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be prosecuted under the laws pertaining to misdemeanors.
(Above Resolution rescinded July 2, 1962 – See page 104-105 this book)
MEETING ADJOURNED FOR LUNCH. RECONVENED AT 1:30 P.M.
Board called to order by Chairman Simpson.
JUVENILE DETENTION HOME:
W. A. Milton, Judge of the Juvenile Court and a group of 7 persons, namely: Mrs. F. D. Hatfield, Mrs. Elva Doyle, Mrs. Kathryn Chester, Miss Margaret Harper, Clif. Bailey, Frank Slaughter and Paul Huesebo, appeared before the Board Re: The Juvenile Detention Home. Judge Milton reported to the Board that he has appointed this group as a Board of Visitors as provided by law for the Home. He informed the Board of Visitors as to its duties – one of which is to send the Board of County Commissioners a report of its work four times a year. This group is responsible for the internal management of the Home. The group will have a meeting today and select a chairman and secretary.
Judge Milton requested the Board to proceed with plans to enlarge and renovate the Juvenile Home. He presented plans prepared by Howell Hopson, architect, for this work which call for a small playground and enlarged manager’s facilities, WHEREUPON, motion was made by Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Babb and concurred by Chairman Simpson, that if the necessary funds are available, that these plans be accepted and the Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids.
NOTICE HAVING BEEN ADVERTISED FOR BIDS FOR REMODELING THE LAKE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUILDING, THE FOLLOWING BIDS WERE RECEIVED:
J. P. HUTCHINSON, 801 Madison Street, Tavares - $4,550.00
COVEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., Box 733, Tavares - $3,225.00
COOPER BENTON INC., 214 E. Colonial Drive – Orlando $4,995.00
Motion by Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, that the contract for remodeling the Lake County Chamber of Commerce Building be awarded to COVEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., the apparent low bidder, in the amount of $3,225.00, provided that it is in accordance with the specifications.
MILE POST NO. 781
Clerk Owens advised the Board that George Vance has sent in his check in the amount of $290.95 to reimburse the County for expenditures on the railroad crossing near SAL Mile Post No. 781.
COUNTY FINANCE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION MEETING
Clerk Owens advised the Board that this Association is holding a convention in Panama City Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week and he requested permission to attend the Convention and take Mrs. Doris Babb and Mrs. Dona Hayes, the bookkeeper and assistant. WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Cowart seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, Clerk Owens was authorized to attend the meeting and take the bookkeeper and assistant.
ACQUIRING RIGHT OF WAY ON SR 19
Motion by Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, that the bill of Emery Dillard, right of way agent, for acquiring right of way during the months of February and March in the amount of $300.00 be approved for payment.
APPRAISAL BILLS
Motion by Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, that the following bills be approved and sent to the State Road Department for payment:
Emery Dillard – appraisal services 4-parcels SR 19, Sec. 11090-2502 - $100.00
Emery Dillard – appraisal services SRD 170, Job 11010-2111, SR 500 25.00
Emery Dillard – appraisal services SRD 49-R, 39-R, 43-R, SR 19, Sec 11090 75.00
Emery Dillard – appraisal services on SR-452, Sec 11506-2601 Eustis bridge 75.00
A. E. Mundy – appraisal services SR 500, Job 11010-2111 25.00
A. E. Mundy – appraisal services SR 19, Job 11090-2502, SRD 49-R, 39-R, 43-R 75.00
SR-44 FROM LaROE CORNER WEST TO EAST CITY LIMITS OF EUSTIS
Motion by Commr. Cowart seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, that Attorney Duncan be instructed to write the State Road Department that this Board is waiting to receive title search map on this road.
HUSKEY ROAD NEAR GRAND ISLAND
Motion by Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, that Clerk Owens be authorized to publish NOTICE TO BIDDERS in the Eustis Lake Region News for supplying all equipment, materials and labor necessary to recondition existing clay bases and surface with a double surface treatment for 0.32 miles of County Road near Grand Island, in Commissioners District No. 5. Bids to be taken on May 14, at 2:00 o’clock p.m.
LAKE COUNTY’S CLAIM FOR FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, PROJECT APPLICATION NO. FLA-12-1-60B
Clerk Owens presented State Warrant #434015 in amount of $1,407.00 representing final settlement on this Application which was documented in the amount of $14,071.74. Clerk Owens was instructed to deposit said warrant to the Road & Bridge Fund.
ANNUAL SHORT COURSE FOR COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING
Motion by Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, that Chas. Givens, Zoning Director, E. J. French, Chairman Zoning Commission and Roger Webb, Secretary, be authorized to and the Annual Short Course for County Planning and Zoning Directors.
Clerk Owens advised the Board that he contacted the Florida Development Commission about a meeting here on County Zoning and Planning and Mr. Gainer said as soon as possible he will set a date to have the meeting.
FREE RENT AGREEMENT ON ROOMS IN PIONEER BUILDING FOR AS&CS
Motion by Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, that the Chairman and Clerk be authorized to execute this agreement covering three rooms with lights and heat.
TEXACO LETTER RE: WARRANT
Clerk Owens read a letter from Texaco Inc. stating – “We find no record of having received the payment for January in amount of $470.73.” Clerk Owens stated this account was paid by Lake County Warrant #630 on February 12, 1962, but has not cleared. Motion by Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, that Clerk Owens be authorized to stop payment on this warrant and issue a duplicate warrant to Texaco Inc. in amount of $470.73.
COUNTY PROPERTY
Clerk Owens advised Mr. Cowart that the title to Lots 8, 9 and 14 in Block D-3 Howey was taken over by the County by foreclosure sale. Therefore, the sale of the property would be handled through the Clerk’s Office.
Clerk Owens read a letter from T. C. Boyd, Sr., offering to sell a certain piece of his property located on SR 500 between Tavares and Mount Dora for the sum of $21,000.00. No action taken on this letter.
Engineer Givens presented a map of the County and designated on same the areas that are zoned and the classifications of each.
ZONING CHANGES
Chas Givens, Zoning Director, presented five (5) applications for Zoning as follows:
1. Henry Zeber for change from R-1-A to C-2 on property located along SAL railroad one-half mile west of Dead River on U. S. 441. (This is property formerly owned by A. M. Skinner. The Zoning Commission recommends that the request be granted.
2. Johnny Stiefel for change in zoning on property located on SR 50 between Clermont and Groveland, which has been used for a junk yard, has been approved by the Zoning Commission and the Commission recommends that the change be allowed.
3. Chas E. Hicks for change from R-2 to C-1 has been approved by the Zoning Commission and they recommend that the change be allowed.
4. James Scott from R-2 to C-1 has been approved by the Zoning Commission and they recommend that the change be allowed.
5. Roy Hubbard, Route 1, Box 9-B, Leesburg, for change in Zoning from R-1 to Mobile Homes. This property is south of Leesburg behind Polk’s chicken ranch. The Zoning Commission recommends that the request be granted and that Hubbard furnish a copy of the restrictions to be placed on said Village and that same become a part of this application when presented to the Board of County Commissioners. Tom Sawyer was present and read the restrictions recorded in O. R. Book 197, page 194-197.
Motion by Commissioner Cowart seconded by Commissioner Dykes and carried, the following Resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the Lake County Zoning Commission did, on the 29th day of February A.D. 1962, after due notice of the hearing, review applications of changes and revisions of the Zoning of certain areas in Lake County and did approve certain changes as requested in the particular applications as hereinafter set forth, subject to the approval of the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, and the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, 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 classifications designated after each description:
1. From the Southwest corner of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 20, Township 19 South, Range 24 East, run East 260 feet, thence north to the North right of way line of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad for the point of beginning. From said point of beginning, run North 220 feet, thence East 105 feet, thence South 220 feet, more or less to the Seaboard Air Line Railroad right-of-way, thence West along the Seaboard Air Line right-of-way, now zoned as R-2 (Residential) be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned as R-2 (Residential) be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned to Classification C-1 (Commercial).
2. From the Southwest corner of Government Lot 4, Section 24, Township 19 South, Range 25 East, run North 89°58’40” East along the South line of said Government Lot 4 a distance of 494.04 feet, thence North 3°46’20” West 95 feet to point of beginning; thence run North 3°46’20” West 95 feet, more or less, to canal, thence North 70° 54’40” East along said Canal 200 feet, more or less, to Lake Eustis and Dead River, thence Southerly along Lake Eustis and Dead River 128 feet, more or less, to a point that is North 72°26’10” East of the point of beginning, thence South 79°26’10” West 168 feet more or less to the point of beginning, said property being located on the Northwest bank of Dead River, which is now zoned as R-1 (Residential), be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned to Classification C-1 (Commercial).
3. That part of Blocks 3 and 4, and that part of Pine Street, now closed and vacated in Little Acres, a subdivision in Lake County, Florida, as the same appears in Plat Book 6, page 29, lying South of the Southerly line of the right-of-way of State Road 50, and lying West of the Westerly line of the right-of-way of State Road S-545-A, now zoned C-3 (Commercial) be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned by a variance to permit the use thereof as a used parts and used car lot.
4. Begin on the West line of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 24, Township 19 South, Range 25 East, where it intersects the south right-of-way line of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad for the point of beginning, and from this point run South 250 feet, thence East 134 feet to the right-of-way of said road, run thence North along the right-of-way 200 feet, more or less, to the South boundary of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad right-of-way, thence run Northwesterly along the Railroad right-of-way 138 feet more or less to the point of beginning, now zoned as R-1-A (Residential) be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and re-zoned to Classification C-1 (Commercial); said change being granted for the purpose of conforming the Zoning to the use of the property as it existed prior to adoption of the Zoning Resolutions.
5. Lot 10 of Edward Delovest lands in Section 11, Township 20 South, Range 24 East, now zoned as R-1 (Residential) be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned to grant a variance so that said property may be used for Mobile Homes and subject to the recording of certain restrictions upon the use of said property as requested by the Zoning Commission. (Restrictions recorded in Official Record Book 197, pages 194-197)
MILE POST 780 WEST OF TAVARES
Clerk Owens advised the Board that a railroad crossing over the Seaboard Air Line right-of-way was installed at a point 3,531 feet Northeastwardly from Mile Post 780 West of Tavares on the property described in Paragraph 4 of the above Resolution, which formerly belonged to A. M. Skinner, but he has not paid the County for this installation, therefore, on motion fo Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, attorney Duncan was instructed to go ahead and enter a suit against A. M. Skinner for payment of the installation of this railroad crossing. (The property now belongs to Henry Zeber.)
(THIS PETITION SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECORDED ON PAGE 43)
PETITION FOR CLOSING PLATTED STREETS
To: The Honorable Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida:
The undersigned, being all of the owners of property adjoining, abutting and affected by the portions of streets and alley hereinafter described, hereby respectfully request and petition that the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County Florida, renounce, quit-claim and disclaim any right of the County of Lake and of the public in and to the following described streets and alley, according to the Plats hereinafter designated and filed in the public records of Lake County Florida:
Third Avenue commencing a the West boundary of Indianola Avenue and extending West to the right-of-way of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company, according to the Plat of Sunset Hills filed and recorded in the public records of Lake County, Florida, in Plat Book 6, page 112;
ALSO:
All of Lee Avenue;
All of James Avenue;
All of Knight’s Alley
According to the Plat of Wood’s Re-Plat of Block “A,” Sunset Hills Subdivision as the same appears recorded in the public records of Lake County, Florida, in Plat Book 11, page 53.
And, in support of said Petition, respectfully show:
1. That said streets and alley are not included within any incorporated municipality or Lake County, Florida.
2. That said streets and alley are not a part of any County, State, or Federal Highway.
3. That all streets and alley have never been opened for public use, and that said streets and alley are unimproved and have trees and undergrowth growing therein, and are impassable.
4. That the closing of said streets and alley above described will not interfere with any road system, and will not deprive any person or persons owning property near or adjacent to said streets and alley above described, of reasonable means of ingress or egress to any existing public highway.
5. That Petitioners are the owners of all property abutting the streets and alley above described.
6. That Petitioners have published a Notice of Intention to apply for the closing of said streets and alley in the “Mount Dora Topic,” as required by laws for the closing of streets, avenues and public ways and present with this Petition proof of publication of said Notice.
Respectfully submitted this 9th day of April, A. D. 1962.
Glenn L. Brown
Carolyn B. Brown
Edmund W. Oesterreich
Edmund W. Oesterreich, Jr. by E.W.O.
L. Grady Simpson
Mrs. Thelma Simpson
(SEE PAGE 43 FOR RESOLUTION)
DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY FOR JUVENILE DETENTION HOME:
Motion by Commr. Cowart seconded by Commr. Dykes and concurred by Chairman Simpson, that the following Resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, Lake County has heretofore constructed a Juvenile Detention Home on Block 40 in the City of Tavares and subsequent thereto has acquired the remainder of the South three-quarters of said Block, with the exception of the Lot upon which the building stands, occupied by the Lake County Chamber of Commerce and the Zoning Commission; and
WHEREAS, all of said properties were acquired with funds derived from the Act providing for the establishment of a Juvenile Detention Home and said property should be set aside for that purpose only;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that the following described parcels of land, located in the City of Tavares, County of Lake, and State of Florida, to-wit:
Lots C, F, G, H, K, L, M, and the North 78 feet of Lot N, and North 66 feet of Lot 0, in Block 40, according to the Official Map of the City of Tavares filed and recorded in the public records of Lake County, Florida, in Plat Book 1, page 64;
Be, and the same are hereby set aside and designated as grounds for the establishment and maintenance of a Juvenile Detention Home, and its accessories, including playgrounds and other areas to be used in the care of such children while in said Home.
FOLLOWING REPORTS FILED:
Myrtle Sudderth, County Welfare Worker
W. A. Milton, Jr., County Judge, Report of Fine & Forfeiture for month of March.
MEETING ADJOURNED:
/s/ FRANK E. OWENS, CLERK /s/ O. M. SIMPSON, CHAIRMAN
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THIS IS PART OF THE ABOVE MINUTES ON APRIL 9, 1962
Motion by Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Babb and unanimously carried that the following vouchers be approved for payment:
GENERAL REVENUE FUND #861 through #1028
ROAD & BRIDGE #614 “ # 729
FINE & FORFEITURE # 88 “ # 106
State #2 Mosquito # 53 “ # 62
Capital Outlay Res.
County Buildings # 12 “ # 16
County bond I&S # 2
Capital Outlay Res.
(Ag. Building) # 19 “ # 21
/s/ FRANK E. OWENS, CLERK /s/ O. M. SIMPSON, CHAIRMAN
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