A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

tuesday – september 4, 1962

Monday, September 3, being a holiday and a quorum not being present for the regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners, Clerk Owens adjourned the regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners until Tuesday, September 4, at ten o’clock.

The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session in the County Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse at Tavares on Tuesday, September 4, 1962,at ten o’clock a.m. with the following present: Chairman Simpson; Commissioners Theus, Cowart, and Babb. Also present were Attorney Duncan, Clerk Owens, and Commr. Elect Livingston (Commissioner Dykes was absent on vacation.)

The Board was called to order by Chairman Simpson.

The invocation was given by Commr. Theus.

notary public bonds approved

Notary Public Bonds approved by Clerk Owens since the first regular meeting in August as follows:

With American Surety Company of New York: Kathleen G. Burchett 8-13-62, Fred Stivender 8-17-62, Rowena E. Rogers 8-20-62, Rowena E. Rogers 8-20-62, Hattie Augusta Miller 8-24-62, Winifred C. Owens 8-24-62, James L. Stewart 8-27-62, and Bertie K. Slocum 8-28-62.

With United States Fidelity &Guaranty Company: Ted R. Ostrander 8-27-62.

With Highway Insurance Company: Violetta J. Humphrey 8-7-62, Mary L. Hutchinson 8-14-62, Lela B. Whitman 8-21-62, Dale G. Barnes 8-24-62, W. E. Stinson 8-30-62.

With American Fire & Casualty Company: Hazel M. Claytor 8-21-62, Walter McLin III 8-21-62, Roy M. Walker 8-24-62

The Notary Bond of C. E. Duncan with W. L. Duncan and Irving E. Burleigh as sureties was approved by the Board.

bond for carrying firearms and other bond

The Bond for Carrying Firearms of Phillip M. Bichard, M. D. with H. B. Harrell Sr., and J. E. Baas as sureties for carrying a pistol made by Colt of 38 calibre and numbered 86891B.

The Bond for Carrying Firearms of Prentis Stevens was referred to the Sheriff to check and report to the Board, as the Commission in that District did not know the party.

The Bond of Earle M. Fain as a member of the State Welfare Board Fifth Congressional District dated August 13, 1962 to hold office from said date until July 2, 1965 with U. S. Fidelity & Guaranty Company was approved by the Board. Said bond to be mailed to Lassiter-Ware Insurance Company, Leesburg.

waterman memorial hospital in eustis

Mr. Budge Mead appeared before the Board re: getting some financial assistance from the Board to help with the expenses incurred by treating the indigent patients. He also stated that the psychiatric ward is completed, and the cost was between 25 and 30 thousand dollars and asked for funds for this project. He stated the hospital is going in the red. We have charged off $69,000 for this year, as we cannot turn down the cases, but what are we to do about expenses? Mr. Mead thinks the Board should do something for all the hospitals in the county. Clerk Owens explained the indigent program, which is usually gone by the first nine months of the year. Then we have a Welfare Fund. Mr. Mead asked if the Board can work out some way to help the Hospital. The Board agreed to take this under advisement.

zoning board commission

Commr. Babb advised the Board that Mr. Henry Self has resigned as a member of the Zoning Commission due to ill health. Therefore, he would like to appoint Mr. J. E. Brown of Umatilla to fill the vacancy; WHEREUPON, on a motion by Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the resignation of Mr. Self was accepted, and Mr. J. E. Brown of Umatilla was appointed to fill the vacancy on the Zoning Commission.

The members of the Planning and Zoning Commission are now as follows:

J. E. French, Chairman, Lady Lake

F.C.W. Kramer, III, Fruitland Park

A. S. Brooks, Groveland

R. E. Nash, Mascotte

A. J. Caldwell, Jr., Tavares

Richard V. Gardner, Tavares

George Amory, Vice Chairman, Mt. Dora

Reba F. Harris, Secretary, Eustis

J. E. Brown, Umatilla

Herman Turner, Umatilla (resigned October 1, 1962) Russell Bryan appointed in his place.

taxes – oak hill subdivision, leesburg

Commr. Theus presented a letter from Savage & Cobb, attorneys, enclosing statements of certain residents in the Oak Hill Subdivision who are seeking a reduction of the assessment for 1962 taxes on their property. Clerk Owens was instructed to answer this letter and advise the parties that the Equalization Board has already met, and no reduction can be allowed on the 1962 taxes.

A letter of appreciation from Mrs. Morrison for the reduction in her taxes by the Equalization Board was read and filed.

supplemental list of errors, double ASSESSMENTS, discounts, and INSOLVENCIES

The supplemental list of errors, double assessments, discounts, and insolvencies on the Tax Roll for the year 1961 as submitted by the Tax Assessor, the Honorable R. G. Cassady, was approved on a motion by Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried.

petition of julia s. english

The petition of Julia S. English, joined by her husband, I. B. English, was read, said petition being as follows:

TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA:

JULIA S. ENGLISH, joined by her husband, I. B. English, respectfully show unto the Commissioners that in the year 1947, to wit: the 12^th day of May, 1947, Petitioners conveyed to Lake County a strip of land particularly described as follows:

From an iron pin at the West Quarter Section of Section 2, Township 20 South, Range 24 East, in Lake County, Florida, run south along the section line 210 feet to a nail in the asphalt pavement, thence run east 32 feet to a concrete monument for the point of beginning; thence continue east 1615 feet, thence south 30 feet, thence west 1615 feet, parallel with the East and West line (North boundary) already described; thence North 30 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning.

PETITIONERS FURTHER SHOW that said Deed included as a condition for the conveyance of said property, the words “for public road only.”

PETITIONERS FURTHER SHOW that a road was constructed along said strip of land to within 96 feet of the easterly end thereof, but that said road was ended at said point, and no road has ever been constructed on the east 96 feet of said strip of land; that since said strip of land was conveyed to Lake County for “public road only,” and Lake County has failed to construct a road on said East 96 feet, and the condition of said Deed has therefore failed;

THEREFORE, PETITIONERS PRAY that Lake County recognize the failure to construct a road on said East 96 feet of the above-described tract of land and that the East 96 feet of the above-described strip of land be re-conveyed to Petitioners as above set forth.

Julia S. English and I. B. English (notarization included in minutes)

WHEREUPON, on a motion by Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Babb 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, by Julia S. English and husband, I. B. English, that on the 12^th day of May, 1947, the said Julia S. English and her husband, I. B. English, conveyed to Lake County a strip of land for roadway purposes only, said strip of land being located in Lake County, Florida, and particularly described as follows:

That the Deed conveying said strip of land specifically stated “for public road only,” and

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has announced that it has no intention of constructing a road along said East 96 feet of said strip and that the same will not be used for a public purpose, the purpose of the Deed insofar as said portion of the strip is concerned has failed, and that the Grantors thereof are entitled to the return of the said East 96 feet of the tract of land above described, because of the failure of Lake County to use the same for the purposes for which it was conveyed.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that the Chairman and Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners be, and they are hereby authorized and empowered to execute in favor of Julia S. English, the forever owner and the Grantor of said strip of land hereinbefore described, a Quit Claim Deed, re-conveying to her the East 96 feet of the above described tract of land.

highway patrol station

Bill Reedy, Representative, appeared before the Board and stated he has been talking to Col. Kirkman of the Highway Patrol re: the highway station that is to be built in Lake County. Col. Kirkman said it would be necessary to have the deed into the Florida Department of Public Safety with a reverter clause to revert to Lake County within two years if the Station is not built or if it should be abandoned in the future. WHEREUPON, on a motion by Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the following resolution was adopted:

WHEREAS, the Department of Public Safety of the State of Florida proposed to construct in Lake County a Highway Station for the reason that the location of a Highway Patrol Station has become essential in Lake County so that the traveling public can be better served by the Highway Patrol and its interlocking communications systems, and

WHEREAS, Lake County is now the owner of a tract of land lying just north of the Town of Fruitland Park, which is well located and acceptable to the Department of Public Safety for the construction of a Patrol Station, and

WHEREAS, the Department of Public Safety is not at present in a position to construct such station, but with the title vested in its name will be in a better position to secure funds for that purpose within the next two years, and

WHEREAS, the construction of a Highway Patrol Station on said property will be for a public interest.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that the Chairman and Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners be, and they are hereby authorized and empowered to execute and deliver to the Department of Public Safety of the State of Florida a deed conveying the following described tract of land in Lake County, Florida:

The East 450 feet of the following described property:

From the point of intersection of the south line of Section 33, Township 18 South, Range 24 East, Lake County, Florida, with the west line of the right of way of the US Highway 441, run thence north along the west line of said right of way 370 feet to the point of beginning of this description. From said point of beginning, continue north along said right of way 270 feet; thence west along a line that is parallel with the south line of said Section 554.30 feet to the east line of the right of way of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad; thence south along said east line of right of way 270 feet; thence east parallel with the south line of said Section, 549.57 feet to the point of beginning.

PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that there shall be included in said Deed the following reservations:

“Provided, however, that in the event the second party shall fail to construct or commence the construction of a Highway Patrol building following generally the plans of existing Highway Patrol buildings within two years from the date of this Deed, then this Deed shall be null and void, and the title vested in the second party by the terms hereof shall revert to and become vested in the Grantor as though this Deed had never been executed.

“And it is further provided that in the event the second party shall construct a Highway Patrol building as above set forth and at some later date shall vacate the same for the purposes for which it was constructed, then the fee title as vested in the second party shall revert to the first party.

“This Deed is executed for a public purpose and shall be used for no other purpose than the public interest.”

change in resolution re building on north bypass leesburg

Mr. Duncan advised the Board that Knowles & Company donated the right of way through its property on the Leesburg North By-Pass, but when the State Road Department cleared the right of way, it was raised and customers cannot get to the Phillips 66 Filling Station. But because of the fact that Knowles & Company are not named in the suit, the only way we can get this removed is to request the State Road Department to remove the building as they have been damaged. We have previously adopted a resolution pertaining to this matter, but the State Road Department requests that a change be made in the resolution; WHEREUPON, on a motion by Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Babb 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 with the widening of the pavement on the North By-Pass (North Boulevard), in the City of Leesburg, it was necessary to erect a retaining wall at or near the “Phillips 66” Service Station, located at approximately Station 88, on the road map for said right of way, the result of which was the blocking of the entrance to said Station, making access to the Service Station difficult and in part impossible; that said construction resulted in a damage to said Service Station property, although no part of the title thereto was required; that in order to provide proper access to said Station, it will be necessary to move a building, and

WHEREAS, the owner of said property heretofore, when said road was constructed through Leesburg, donated all of the right of way through the property required by the Road Department and has at all times cooperated with the Road Department in the construction of roads and highways;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that the damage resulting to said property is recognized by said Board; that the resulting inaccessibility of the property because of the construction of a retaining wall is the cause of such damage; and that the State Road Department be requested to remedy such damage; to pay the cost of the removal of the building to provide property access, to wit: the actual cost of such removal; and that said sums be charged to the secondary gas tax funds due Lake County.

mcdonald terrace

Clerk Owens read a letter from Henry W. Beims, 512 First Avenue, Mt. Dora re: replatting McDonald Terrace and renaming said subdivision Billingsley Acres. This letter registered his strenuous objection to the changes, whatsoever, and requested that he be given a plat of the changes desired in the replat so he might take whatever action is needed to object or approve the changes desired.

After discussion on this matter, Mr. Simpson stated that the City of Mount Dora is having a meeting tonight, and this should be taken up with the city. Therefore, Mr. Duncan called Mr. Roy Christopher, City Attorney, and he stated he would give Mr. Beims notice.

request from circuit judge for space when remodeling courthouse

Clerk Owens advised the Board that Judge Hall has asked for another place for his chambers when the courthouse is being remodeled if the noise gets too bad. He suggested the SW corner room on the first floor. Clerk Owens was instructed to advise Judge Hall that if at all possible, the Board will provide space for him.

The sketch of the first floor of the Courthouse as it is to be remodeled was presented by Ralph Cleland, representing Howell Hopson, architect. Discussion followed on the work to be done.

applications for ISSUANCE of duplicate tax sale certificates

Applications for issuance of Duplicate Tax Sale Certificates were presented as follows:

Ulay J. Thompson, Box 282, Sorrento, Duplicate Tax Sale Certificate #112 dated June 1, 1960 in the sum of $47.69 covering W ½ of SW ¼ Section 23-20-26.

Charles J. Anderson, Box 296, Groveland, Duplicate Tax Sale Certificate #373 dated June 1, 1944 in the sum of $4.45 covering Tract 21, Section 4-23-25, Groveland Farms.

ALSO #446 dated June 4, 1948 in the sum of $1.76 covering Blocks 93 and 99, South of River, Villa City: ALSO: #309 dated June 1, 1948 in the sum of $5.70 covering Tract 33, Section 6-23-25, Groveland Farms.

On a motion by Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the Applications for Duplicate Tax Sale Certificates as set forth above were approved.

title for heavy government surplus property in d-4 (tank & truck)

Mr. Duncan advised the Board that he has not yet been able to get a title for this equipment. Think we could execute the form we have and obtain the title. On a motion by Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the proper forms were to be executed to obtain title to the equipment.

violation of lake county zoning department’s regulations

Clerk Owens read a copy of a letter from Robert . Webb, Asst. Zoning Director, to R. T. Boram re violation by enlarging an existing structure without a permit from the Lake County Zoning Department. This letter asked that prompt attention be given this matter.

road s-433 from orange county line to cassia station

Clerk Owens read a letter from the Lake County Property Owner’s League commending the Board for turning down the proposed construction of Road S-433 in the extreme eastern part of the county in an area that is being promoted by speculators as an industrial park. “We agree with you fully that the construction of such a road should not be in the public interest and that the promotion of subdivisions and industrial parks are not in the public domain.” Said letter was filed without comment from the Board.

mile post sc 811 – lisbon – sal rr

Bill No. 8-SP-106-62 dated August 10, 1962 rendered by Western Union Telegraph versus the Board of County Commissioners in the amount of $128.70 to cover expenses incurred by W. U. in raising communication lines to provide standard clearance for the railroad crossing was presented to the Board; WHEREUPON, on a motion by Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, the bill in the amount of $128.70 as set forth above was approved for payment.

holmes replat subdivision

Irving Morse, attorney, appeared before the Board and presented this Plat, property of which is on the south side of Lake Minnehaha with title opinion of Irving F. Morse, dated August 6, 1962 showing title vested in Robert C. and Marie B. Holmes; also a letter from the Lake County Health Department with a letter from Orange State Engineers which states in part as follows:

1. The part of tract 3 north of road is too low for septic tanks, but there are ample elevations on the part of the tract south of the road.

2. Tracts 1, 4, and 5 have plenty of area meeting the required elevation above high water.

3. Lot 3 has 53% of its area meeting the requirements with enough material piled on this tract if spread out, would bring its area meeting the requirements to better than 65%.

The Health Department letter states in part as follows:

“Holmes Replat Subdivision of the acreage lots will be approved by this Department on the basis of the stipulations given by the Orange State Engineers. It will be necessary that resubmission of this plot to this department for approval before further development or subdividing of the acreage lots. Any septic tank installation location on the entire subdivision shall require a permit and approval of the location before installation.” The deed to Lake County re Roads was filed and recorded.

On a motion by Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the Plat of Holmes Replat was approved.

A petition signed by S. Carey Colley and 20 others requesting the Board to build a bridge (probably concrete) across Blackwater Creek just south of Lake Norris was read and filed.

bill of r. g. cassady, tax assessor for commissions on 1961 tax roll

Total retained for Errors and Insolvencies $14,263.10

Less commission on E & 1 from “E&1” corrections 1 through 351 approved by the Commissioners $11,144.18 at 2% 222.88

Balance now due $14,040.22

On a motion by Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the bill of R. G. Cassady, Tax Assessor, as set forth above was approved for payment.

On a motion by Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, the Certificates of Correction of Errors on the 1961 Lake County Tax Roll numbered 343 to 351 inclusive was approved.

landfill in eustis to be closed within the next 30 days

A letter from Dr. Hall, Lake County Health Director, requesting extra cover dirt and two dump trucks with drivers to be made available by the Commissioners for this work was read by Clerk Owens. Commr. Babb stated he would furnish the equipment requested.

objections to landfill disposal area

A letter from Harry E. Gaylord, attorney, signed by 67 citizens objecting to the landfill disposal area on the following described property in Lake County: N ½ of SW ¼ of Section 34-18-27, or any other area near the locality, was filed with the Board. Mr. Duncan stated they have already changed to a different location; therefore, no action was taken on this matter.

lake county jail

A copy of a letter from Howell C. Hopson, architect, to Fred S. Conrad Construction Company in part as follows was read: “We are advised by Southern Steel Company that settlement has not been made with them for their cost, back charge of $817 for reworking the jail equipment installed on the third floor of the Lake County Jail.”

Also, a letter from Hopson to Conrad acknowledging receipt of three letters submitting release of lien forms, the guarantees, and final Requisition No. 15 with Hopson’s comments in regard to the various liens.

Mr. Hopson was instructed to pursue this matter further and get the releases of all liens.

agricultural center cutting grass

A letter from R. E. Norris, County Agent, requesting the Board to have two small areas of grass just north of the building cut, as it is too tough to cut with the small mower. Clerk Owens advised the Board that he contacted Commr. Dykes, and his foreman has cut the grass.

auditing department’s report

A list of adverse findings, which may be included in the State Auditing Department’s report of the Board’s accounts and records for the period of October 1, 1959 to September 30, 1961, was read by Clerk Owens. This list was received on 8-27-62. Clerk Owens advised the Board that after discussing this matter over the telephone with the Commissioners, he signed the receipt of the findings and returned same to the State Auditing Department.

exchange of land with minute maid

Clerk Owens advised the Board that the deed to the Coca Cola Company has been properly executed and sent to Mr. Duncan, attorney, on August 22, 1962.

recess and reassembly

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

The Board was called to order by Chairman Simpson.

raise request for secretary

Mr. John McCormick, Assistant State Attorney, appeared before the Board and requested a raise of $50 per month in the salary of his secretary, as he cannot get anyone for the $250. On a motion by Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the salary of the Secretary to Asst. State Attorney McCormick be raised from $250 per month to $300 per month and that Clerk Owens be authorized to transfer from the contingency item in the general revenue fund the sum of $50 to Item 314, salary of secretary to asst. state attorney, for the month of September 1962.

plat of lake harris estates no. 2

This Plat was presented by Harry Padgett, engineer, with a letter from the Lake County Health Department showing the property is suitable for septic tanks. Mr. Duncan stated the streets are wide enough, and the Zoning Commission has approved the Plat, but does not have title opinion. Therefore, Mr. Padgett was advised to bring the Plat back when he gets the title opinion.

space for small claims court

Judge Aulls appeared before the Board re the above matter. Mr. Duncan stated the NW corner room on the first floor of the courthouse has been designated for the Small Claims Court. While Judge Aulls was present, Judge Milton appeared before the Board and stated beginning on October first, Mrs. Seiler will need office space, and he has suggested the Small Claims Court space if Judge Aulls is going to move. Mr. Duncan suggested that Judge Aulls and Mr. Hopson work this out. Judge Milton asked for an extension telephone from his office to the office of Mrs. Seiler. The Board granted permission to have the extension installed. He also asked that the office be painted and fixed up, but the Board did not go along with this request, as the courthouse is to be remodeled soon. Judge Milton then asked that Mrs. Seiler be allowed to travel around the state and visit the various counties that have a psychiatrist, Manatee, Avon Park, Arcadia, etc. Stating this would take about six days, and the expense would be around $200. He also stated he will send a clerk from his office with Mrs. Seiler, but he will pay this expense. On a motion by Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, Mrs. Seiler, special counselor, was to be allowed travel expense for this trip not to exceed $200.

request from school board for use of 3 rooms on second floor of pioneer building

Mr. B. McCabe, Asst. Superintendent, appeared before the Board and made this request; WHEREUPON, on a motion by Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the Board of Public Instruction was granted permission to use three rooms on the second floor of the Pioneer Building.

Discussion of new building for the School Board by 1964.

resignation of j.c. hunter as veterans service officer in lake county

Mr. Hunter appeared before the Board and tendered in writing his resignation to take effect as of November 30, 1962 to allow him to take another position. (Said he is going to work for Frank E. Owens, Clerk Circuit Court). In his letter of resignation, Mr. Hunter recommended that Mrs. Julia Hoverstock, who is now Assistant Co. Service Officer, be appointed County Service Officer, stating she has been in his office for the past 8 ½ years. Mr. Simpson stated that he knows all the Board thinks that Mr. Hunter has done an outstanding job, and “I personally think so.” WHEREUPON, on a motion by Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Babb and unanimously carried, the resignation of James C. Hunter as Veterans Service Officer for Lake County was accepted with regret.

Mr. Hunter filed an application of Mrs. Julia Hoverstock for the positon as Veterans County Service Officer, which was read by Clerk Owens. Mr. Theus suggested that the Board wait for a while and see if we get any applications from veterans. The Board agreed to do this.

zoning commission

J. E. French, Chairman, appeared before the Board re hiring a Planner. He stated that it looks as though we have a man who will do the job at a very nominal salary. If this meets with the approval of the Board, we will screen him and come to the next Board meeting with recommendations. Mr. French asked if the money will be available for this, $8,000, six thousand for salary and two thousand for expenses. Mr. French asked that Bob Webb’s salary be stepped up to equal this. Commr. Cowart suggested that this matter be taken under advisement. Mr. Theus stated they should take this under advisement until the Zoning Board submits recommendations. On a motion by Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, this matter will be taken under advisement.

t.b. hospital

On a motion by Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, the action of the Chairman and Clerk in approving the application of Henry Williams for admission to the TB Hospital was approved.

Clerk Owens read two letters from the TB Hospital re discharge with medical advice of Robert Lee Heath and Charlie D. Rich.

discussion of building a metal shed over the asphalt machine

On a motion by Commr. Bab, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, a metal shed was to be built over the asphalt machine.

landscaping ground of lake memorial nursing home

Mr. Theus reported that the grounds have been landscaped, and they really are beautiful. Several clubs and individuals in Leesburg are due a lot of credit in helping with this by donating plants and shrubbery as they have saved the County considerable money by their donations and should have a letter of appreciation from the Board. Mrs. Mary Hamner has written some of them, but the Board should write Mrs. Harriet Shelfer and the Soroptimist Club of Leesburg. Clerk Owens will do this.

drainage of pine meadows gold course and hicks ditch

This matter was discussed, and Commr. Babb was instructed to get prices for doing this work.

application for county engineer

Commissioner elect Livingston advised the Board that he has an application from John S. Green of Miami, whom he has known for a year, for the job of County Engineer, with two letters of recommendation. Mr. Green would like to appear before the Board. Mr. Livingston was instructed to advise him to come next week. Mr. Theus stated he thinks there will be other applications.

On a motion by Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the Pay Roll for the month of August was approved.

payments from secondary funds

A report re payments made from the Secondary Funds from January 1, 1962 was filed with the Board.

the following letters were filed with the board

SRD Tabulation of all bids on Roads as previously advised by telegram showing low bidder PAV-A-WAY Corp., Lakeland in the amount of $169,032.97, of which $110,824 is chargeable to Secondary Funds.

Copy of letter from C. E. Duncan to Edward F. Stenstrom re purchase of land for clay pit in D-2, offered $700.

Letter from Mr. and Mrs. James R. Johnson, Huntington Beach, California re road construction in the areas surrounding Leesburg

Copy of letter from E. E. Duncan to Commandant of 6^th Naval District, Jacksonville re removal of pilings in Lake Dorr.

following reports filed with the board:

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

Marian Valentine, H. D. Agent, and two assistants; also Secretary’s report

J. C. Hunter, County Service Officer

MEETING ADJOURNED:

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CLERK CHAIRMAN