MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

monday – SEPTEMBER 10, 1962

The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session in the County Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse at Tavares on Monday, September 10, 1962, at ten o’clock a.m. with the following present:  Vice-Chairman Cowart, Commissioners Theus, and Babb; Attorney Duncan; and Clerk Owens.  Commissioners Simpson and Dykes were absent:

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

Mr. Theus gave the invocation.

pauper list

Motion by Commissioner Theus seconded by Commissioner Babb and carried that No Changes be made in the Pauper List as presented.

bond for carrying firearms

Bond for carrying firearms signed by Willie Prentis Stevens, Clermont, which was presented at the last meeting, and referred to Sheriff McCall to investigate the applicant, was presented with adverse report of Sheriff, WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the Clerk was instructed to notify the applicant that the Board declined to issue him a license for carrying firearms.

purchase of new motor grader

Notice having been advertised for the purchase of one new motor grader for District No. 1, with One No. 12 Caterpillar grader and One Warco Huber Grader to trade-in, the following bids were received:

Jos. L. Rozier Machinery Company

P. O. Box 5128, Orlando

Price delivered Lake County............................................................ $17,585.00

   If hydraulic shiftable moldboard desired add $1,000

   Allowance for Cat #12...................................................................... 2,500.00

   Allowance for Huber-Warco grader................................................. 1,500.00

 

Ring Power Corp – Jacksonville

   Price............................................................................................... $17,590.00

   If hydraulic shift desire add $1,000

   Trade-in allowance Cat #12 motor grader........................................ 2,000.00

   Huber Warco..................................................................................... 1,350.00

 

Clewiston Motor Company

               Price FOB Tavares........................................................................ $17,625.00

               If hydraulic side shift desired add $1,000

               Trade-in allowance for Cat #12........................................................ 2,250.00

               Huber-Warco grader......................................................................... 1,000.00

 

Ogden Equipment Company, 2361 Edwards Avenue, Jacksonville

   One new model 402 Pettibone Mulliken Speedgrader

     FOB Lake County....................................................................... $20,612.00

   Less trade-in allowance one #12 Cat & one Huber Warco.............. 6,812.00

 

State Tractor & Equipment Company, Inc., - Orlando

   One new Galion Motor Grader Model 104, FOB Tavares

     After deducting allowance for trade-in of Cat & Huber............ $10,950.00

 

Florida Equipment Company, P. O. Box 6846- Orlando

   One new Huber-Warco Model 9-D tandem drive

     Motor grader

   After trade-in of Huber-Warco and Cat #12 graders................... $13,404.83

 

Adams Construction Equipment Company – 1342 W. Church

Street - Orlando

               One 330 model new LW Adams grader – cash delivered price

               After trade-in allowance for One Cat and one Huber-Warco...... $14,261.00

 

M. D. Moody & Sons, Inc., P. O. Box 11337 – Tampa

   Letter received stating “Not bidding.”

 

Motion by Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, that the above listed bids be referred to Engineer Givens to study and make a report to the Board.

Later during the day, Mr. Givens reported to the Board that he had checked the bids on the Grader, with the foreman in District No. 1, who is familiar with the Caterpillar and does all of the mechanical repair work.  Therefore, with this condition in mind, it limits the consideration to the Caterpillar grader in Rozier’s bid we recommend that the bid of Rozier Machinery Company is the lowest and best bid.  WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Babb and concurred by Vice-Chairman Cowart, the bid of Jos. L. Rozier Machinery Company of Orlando to furnish Lake County one new Caterpillar #12 Motor Grader, meeting the specifications as advertised, for the sum of $17,585.00 less trade-in allowance for one Caterpillar #12 and one Huber-Warco grader at $4,000.00 – making the total purchase price $13,585.00, was accepted.  Mr. Theus stated the salesman said he would make delivery this month.

lake nettie drive

Petition to close a portion of Lake Nettie Drive, with Proof of Publication of Notice, and form of Resolution was presented by E. C. Aulls, Attorney.  Said Petition being as follows:

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

The undersigned Petitioners, by and through their undersigned Attorneys, being all of the property owners adjacent to, abutting and affected by that portion of street or drive hereinafter described, hereby respectfully request and petition the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida to relinquish, quitclaim, and disclaim any right of the County of Lake and of the public in and to the following described portion of a street or drive, according to the plat thereof recorded in the Public Records of Lake County, Florida:

That portion of Lake Nettie Drive according to the plat of Lakeview Heights Subdivision, which plat was filed on 5th day of March, 1923, and recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 46, Public Records of Lake County, Florida, lying East of the boundary of Ohio Boulevard, extended South to the water’s edge of Lake Nettie.

 

and in support thereof respectfully show:

1.     That Petitioners names and property by them owned is as follows:

a.      William L. Harper and Carolyn B. Harper, his wife.  Lots 36 through 48, both inclusive, Block A, according to said Lakeview Heights Subdivision.

b.     Elizabeth F. Cox and A. Slater Cox, her husband.  Sections 12 and 13, Township 19 South, Range 26 East.  Begin at the Northeast corner of the Southwest quarter of the Southeast quarter of said Section 12, run West 345.5 feet, run thence South to Lake Nettie, run thence East 345.5 feet, run thence North to the point of beginning.

c.      Angus E. Cowle and Ilene Cowle, his wife.  Lots 44 through 55, both inclusive, and Lots 57 through 71, both inclusive, Block B, according to said Lakeview Heights Subdivision.

2.     That portion of street or drive above described is not within the boundaries of any incorporated municipality.

3.     That the portion of street or drive above described is not a part of any county, state or federal highway.

4.     That the portion of street or drive above described has never been opened to use and that same is and has been grown up with trees and shrubs.

5.     That the closing of said street or drive above described will not interfere with any road system and will not deprive any person or persons owning property near or adjacent to said street or drive of the right of ingress to or egress from their property.

6.     That notice of intention to petition this Board has been duly published in the Eustis Lake Region News, proof of which publication is filed herewith.

 

Respectfully submitted, this the 31st day of August, A. D. 1962.

 

                                                                                                            William L. Harper

                                                                                                            Carolyn B. Harper

                                                                                                            Elizabeth F. Cox

Ernest C. Aulls, Jr.                                                                             A. Slater Cox

Huebsch and Aulls                                                                             Angus E. Cowle

Attorneys at Law                                                                                Ilene Cowle

Suite 3, Professional Bldg.                                                                

Eustis, Florida

Attorneys for Petitioners

 

WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Theus and concurred by Vice-Chairman Cowart, the following Resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION CLOSING, VACATING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF LAKE NETTIE DRIVE

 

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 336.10 Florida Statutes, a Petition was filed with the Board of County Commissioners to close, vacate, and abandon that certain road in Lake County, Florida, described as follows:

 

That portion of Lake Nettie Drive according to the plat of Lakeview Heights Subdivision, which plat was filed on 5th day of March, 1923, and recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 46, Public Records of Lake County, Florida, lying East of the boundary of Ohio Boulevard, extended South to the water’s edge of Lake Nettie.

 

and

FURTHER pursuant to said Act, notice of a public hearing before the Board of County Commissioners on the 10th day of September A. D. 1962, was published in the Eustis Lake Region News, Eustis, Florida, a newspaper of general circulation in Lake County, Florida, one time at least two weeks prior to the date stated therein for such hearing; and

No one having appeared before the said Board of County Commissioners in opposition to the same, and the Board finding that the closing, vacating, and abandonment of said road will not operate to the detriment of the County or public, it is hereby resolved that the said road as above described be, and the same is hereby closed, vacated and abandoned as of this date and the County renounces any rights in and to said property as hereinabove described.

                                    BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LAKE COUNTY

 

                                    By:  J. C. COWART

                                            Vice- Chairman

 

ATTEST:

Frank E. Owens

Clerk                                                                                       (OFFICIAL SEAL)

 

 

PLAT OF HARBOR SHORES UNIT NO. 2

John D. Rapalje appeared before the Board and presented this Plat which is located in Section 6-19-26, with Title Opinion of W. B. Hunter showing title to said property is vested in Pine Island Land Company, Inc., and is free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, except taxes for the year 1962.  Mr. Rapalje also filed letter from Lake County Health Department in part as follows:  Based on reports from Orange State Engineers Inc., these lots are apparently suitable for septic tank installation.  Mr. Duncan stated the Plat is acceptable so far as the road is concerned.  However, there is one thing missing – no extension shown of the public road to the highway.  However, Woodlyn road will be extended and Mr. Rapalje will bring the Plat back this afternoon.  The Plat has been approved by the Zoning Commission.  Motion by Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Theus and concurred by Vice-Chairman Cowart, the Plat of Harbor Shores Unit No. 2 was approved.

plat of lake harris estates no. 2

Plat of Lake Harris Estates No. 2 in Section 22-19-25, owned by H. L. Pringle.  Mr. Duncan stated this Plat was presented last week, but failed to show a railroad crossing so that the property would be connected with the Highway.  Now the Plat is again before the Board and the railroad crossing is shown thereon and the Plat is acceptable.  Title Policy #F 5533 of Title Insurance Corp. of St. Louis was presented.   Letter from Lake County Health Department stating “Based on survey of Mid-State Engineers Corp. report, a copy of which is attached, we are accepting their recommendations on this property for septic tank installation under normal operating conditions.”  This Subdivision is located on the north shore of Lake Harris, south of the SAL RR, about 1/2 mile East of the Leesburg Airport.  Motion by Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Theus and concurred by Vice-Chairman Cowart, that the Plat of Lake Harris Estates No. 2 be approved.

pine valley unit no. 2 – NEAR PAISLEY

This Plat was presented by Harry Padgett with Title Policy #FE-44293 issued by Title & Trust Company of Florida, showing that Huskey Development Co. Inc., the dedicator, owns the property subject to two mortgages – one held by Philip R. Holmes and wife to Huskey Dev. Co., Inc., dated August 7, 1962. Letter from Inland Abstract & Title Company states –

1.  “Partial Release of Mortgage executed by William H. Hoover to Huskey Dev. Co., Inc. filed for record July 19, 1962 releasing that certain street designated as Pine Valley Drive Unit No. 2 from the lien of a mortgage dated June 28, 1962.

2.    Partial Release of Mortgage executed by Philip R. Holmes and wife, to Hudkey Dev. Co., Inc. dated August 7, 1962 releasing that certain unnamed street lying west of Lots 61 to 67 inclusive in Pine Valley Unit No. 2 from the lien of a mortgage dated June 18, 1962.”

After discussion on the approval of the Plat and on this release, Mr. Duncan suggested holding this Plat until could get a supplemental letter from Inland Abstract & Title Company, which was received in the afternoon of this date and states as follows: “This is to advise that all of the streets, shown upon the Plat of Pine Valley, Unit 2, have been released from any mortgages of record encumbering the same.”  Letter from Lake County Health Department states “Based on reports of Mid-State Engineers Corp., we find these lots are apparently suitable for septic tank installation.”  WHEREUPON on motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Theus and concurred by Vice-Chairman Cowart, the Plat of Pine Valley Unit No. 2 was approved.

plat of edgewood school subdivision in section 19-22-25

E. T. Hall appeared before the Board and presented this Plat with letter from Roy Christopher, Attorney for the School Board, which letter states – “I have examined the chain of title to this property and find that the same is owned by Board of Public Institution of Lake County free of all encumbrances upon the same.”  Mr. Duncan stated the Plat shows connection with County paved road.  Report of Lake Health Department states “Based on survey of Orange State Engineers’ Inc. report, copy attached, we are accepting their recommendations on this property for septic installation under normal operating conditions.  WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Theus and concurred by Vice-Chairman Cowart, the Plat of Edgewood School Subdivision was approved.

county service officer applications

Applications for the position of County Service Officer were filed with the Board as follows:

Thomas F. McCabe, Box 1346, Eustis

Robert F. Oatman, Rt. 2, Box 1091, Tavares

Willis Fairley, Capt. USMC (Ret.), Leesburg

Mrs. Julia Hoverstock, Asst. Co. Service Officer, Tavares (submitted September 4, 1962)

FURNITURE FOR SMALL CLAIMS COURT

Howell Hopson and Judge Aulls appeared before the Board re Purchasing furniture for small claims office.  Estimated cost $3,890.00.  Discussion on the cost.  Mr. Owens informed the Board this money will have to come out of Remodeling of the Courthouse fund.  Suggestion that bids be taken on October first.  Mr. Howell Hopson to prepare the Notice and Mr. Owens to have same published.

lake county jail

Mr. Hopson read his letter to Clerk Owens re final payment to Conrad Construction Company as follows:

Enclosed are the Final Papers covering the Contract for Construction of the Lake County Jail and Sheriff’s Department.  These are as follows:

1.         Roofing Bond and Several Guarantees

2.         Release of Liens

3.         Requests and letters of authorization to use three checks jointly to Fred S. Conrad Construction Company and three creditors, as follows:

The Sherwin Williams Company                   $ 2,342.11

Palmer Electric Company                                6,013.20

Tracys Plumbing and Pumps                         11,575.25

                                                                       $19,930.56

4.         Request No. 15, from Fred S. Conrad

Construction Co., for Final Payment in the

Amount of                                                               $63,431.38

This request is approved for Final Payment

 

Amount of Final Payment due on Contract

As Amended by Change Orders 1-7 Inc.                $63,431.38

 

Less amount of checks to be issued jointly              19,930.56

 

Final Amount Due Fred S. Conrad Const. Co.       $43,500.82

 

Mr. Hopson recommended that the bills as set forth above be approved for payment.

Mr. Theus stated in view of Mr. Hopson’s recommendation, I move that the bills as presented by Howell Hopson, Architect, be approved for payment.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Babb and concurred by Vice-Chairman Cowart.

Mr. Hopson requested that when the checks are made that Mr. Conrad or Mr. Cordell be notified to come down and endorse them to the proper parties.

road s-433 – from orange county line to cassia station

Mr. Owens advised the Board that on August 13, 1962, the Minutes reflect that action was taken to request the State Road Department to delete from the budget the construction of Road S-433.  However, it has come to my attention that this request was never made to the State Road Department.  If this be true, and it is the intention of the Board to go ahead with the road, this action taken on August 13, 1962 should be rescinded.  Mr. Theus stated that a new light has come to view on this road and the request was not submitted.  He understands now that the cost will be around $100,000.00.  Therefore, Mr. Theus moved that the action was taken re this road on August 13, 1962 now be rescinded.  Motion was seconded by Commr. Babb and concurred by Vice-Chairman Cowart.

mosquito control

Clerk Owens read a letter from Dr. Hall requesting use of the prisoners to help control mosquitos by draining pockets in ditches where mosquitos breed.  Mr. Owens asked if the Board wants to stop the road work being done by the prisoners and put them on mosquito control for a while.  The Board agreed to do this and on motion by Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Babb and concurred by Vice-Chairman Cowart, Clerk Owens was instructed to make the prisoners available to the Health Department for cleaning out the mosquito hazard.

free rent agreement

Free rent agreement including lights, air conditioning and heat for Lake ASC County Committee, Marjorie L. Harris, Office Manager, for office space (3 rooms) in the Agricultural Center was executed by Frank E. Owens, Clerk and Vice-Chairman Cowart, on motion of  Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Babb and concurred by Vice-Chairman Cowart.

free rent for lake county soil conservation district

Walt Snafer, Technician for the Lake County Soil Conservation District, appeared before the Board and presented request for free rent for 3 rooms located in the Agricultural Center Building for the Lake County Soil Conservation Office.  Motion by Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Theus and concurred by Vice-Chairman Cowart, that the agreement be executed by the Clerk and Vice-Chairman.

dedication of lake county agricultural center

R. E. Norris, County Agent, appeared before the Board and stated the dedication services will be on Wednesday, November 7th.  He presented a form of invitation which he thinks they will use.  Will need about 500.  Mr. Norris said he has written Honorable A. S. Herlong, Jr., Congressman, and asked him to furnish a flag for the building.  Dr. J. Wayne Reitz, President of the University of Florida, will give the dedicatory address.  Mr. Norris will ask the Chairman of the Board to preside and asked Mr. Theus to dedicate the building.  Mr. Norris stated he thinks Mrs. Valentine is planning on having a luncheon for the Board.  Mr. Cowart instructed Mr. Norris to go ahead with the plans for the dedication of the Agricultural Center.

county COMMISSIONERS convention in miami

Motion by Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Theus and concurred by Vice-Chairman Cowart, that any of the members of the Board who can be allowed to attend the Convention and present the expense bills to the Board.

zoning commission

Bob Webb, Zoning Director, appeared before the Board and presented a letter to Lake County Zoning Commission from Sellar & Tyford, Attorneys, re E. C. Gregory property Montclair, Leesburg – Zoning Variance.  The letter stated in part as follows:  “Please be advised that I represent David D. Morris, building contractor, who has contracted to construct and has erected a garage on the property of E. C. Gregory.  In accordance with your letter to Mr. Gregory, Mr. Morris wishes to, by this letter, request that a zoning variance be made to permit the continuing existence of this structure.  Mr. Morris recognizes that in order for the Commission to properly determine the advisability of a variance in this case, it is necessary that it obligate itself to certain expenses and take certain extra time in investigating this particular case.  In order to assist in defraying these extraordinary expenses of the Zoning Commission, Mr. Morris hereby tenders and offers a donation to the Commission for the purpose of defraying these expenses.”

Mr. Duncan said the garage was constructed without a permit and they have admitted their error.  The Zoning Commission cannot fine him, but can accept a donation, but he will still have to buy a permit.  This matter was referred back to the Zoning Director.

gas and oil for zoning director’s car

Bob Webb was authorized to send bills for gas and oil to the Board or get a courtesy card.

CHANGE IN ZONING

Applications for change in zoning were presented by Bob Webb, Director, as follows:

 

Huskey Development Company, Inc.

Property 1/2 mile west of Donnelly Street, Mount Dora on U. S. 441 zoned R-1-A.  Request change to C-1 so that the narrow strip described may be used in connection with property to which it is attached.  Zoning Commission recommends that the property be re-zoned from R-1-A to C-1.

Pine Island Land Company, Inc.

Requests consideration for special exception for Mobile Homes on Govt Lot 8 in Sec 5-19-26.  Zoning Commission recommends that special exception under R-1 zoning be granted to permit Mobile Home Village.

George W. Daugherty

Requests consideration for variance under R-1 zoning to permit erection of an 8’x20’ billboard. Variance under R-1 zoning granted by Zoning Commissioner.

Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Cason

(property in Section 16-18-24)

 

Requests consideration for variance under R-1 zoning to permit the placing of a mobile home on the property. Request granted by Zoning Commissioner.

E. C. Gregory

Requests consideration for variance to permit the erection (continued) of a garage type structure on N 300’ of S 500’ of W-1/2 of S. 500’ of  NW-1/4 of SE 1/4 of Section 21-19-24.

WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Babb and concurred by Vice-Chairman Cowart, the following Resolution was adopted:

 

WHEREUPON, the Lake County Zoning Commission did, on the 30th day of August 1962 after due Notice of the hearing, review applications for changes and revisions of the zoning of certain areas in Lake County and did approve certain changes as requested in the particular applications hereinafter set forth, subject to approval of the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County; and the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County having reviewed said applications and the recommendations of the Lake County Zoning Commission;

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

1.         That part of Government Lot 3, in Section 30, Township 19 South, Range 26 East, Lake County, Florida, lying South of the Southerly line of the right of way of the Seaboard Airline Railroad – located about 3/8 of a mile West of the City Limits of Tavares, now zoned and classified as R-1 (Residential), be amended to grant a variance under R-1 Zoning, to permit the erection of an 8 foot by 20 foot billboard.

2.         From the West 1/4 corner of Sec. 19, T. 19 S., R. 27 E., Lake County, run South 89°51’15” East, along the South line of the North 1/2 of said Sec. 19, a distance of 2440 feet; thence North 0°03’00” West 165 feet to POB.  Run thence North 89° 51’15” West, parallel to the South line of the North 1/2 of said Sec. 19, a distance of 776.55 feet; thence North 11° 22’ West 42.15 feet to a point that is 350 feet south of the South right of way line of U.S. Highway No. 441, when measured at right angles thereto; thence North 89°57’40” East, parallel to the South right of way line of said U.S. Highway No. 441, a distance of 784.82 feet; thence South 0°03’ East 43.84 feet, to point of beginning, now zoned and classified R-1-A (residential) be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned to Classification C-1 (Commercial).

3.         The South 132 feet of the North 1/2 of the East 1/2 of Southwest 1/4 of Northeast 1/4 of Sec. 16, T. 18 S. R. 24 E., in Lake County, Florida, now zoned R-1-A (Residential), be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and re-zoned to grant a variance under R-1-A to permit the placing of a mobile home on said property.

4.         The North 300 feet of the South 500 feet of the East 150 feet of the West Half of Northwest Quarter of Southeast Quarter of Section 21, Township 19 South, Range 24 East, in Lake County, Florida, now classified and zoned R-1 (Residential), be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and re-zoned by granting a variance to permit the continued use of a garage-type structure on the property.

Government Lot 8, in Section 6, Township 19 South, Range 26 East, now zoned and classified as R-1 (Residential), be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned by granting a special exception under R-1 to permit a “Mobile Home Village.”

forestry department

The Forestry Department report for the year July 1, 1961 to July 1, 1962 was filed with the Board.

canal on north line of marsh memorial park

Buddy Marshall appeared before the Board re digging a canal on the North line of Marsh Memorial Park straight to Lake Yale.  He thinks the cost will be around $5,000.00 and he has the money.  After discussion on this Mr. Babb moved, if everything is in order, that permission be granted to dig the canal to Lake Yale.  Motion was seconded by Commr. Theus and concurred by Vice-Chairman Cowart.  Mr. Cowart suggested that Mr. Marshall contact Mr. Ferran before digging the canal.

Mr. Marshall also stated that he wants to plant pine trees on both sides of the road running into the subdivision on the East side of Marshal Memorial Park, and plant azaleas between the pines.  After discussion on this, motion was made by Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Theus and concurred by Vice-Chairman Cowart, that permission be granted to plant the pine trees and azaleas on the sides of the road.

highway patrol station

Insurance Policy #X269-118 on land purchased for Highway Patrol Station was filed with the Board.  This policy covers the property purchased from Cross Country Trust Service, Inc., as described in deed recorded in Official Record Book 191, page 483.

ORANGE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Request from Orange Memorial Hospital for assistance on four cases from Lake County showing a deficit of $4,431.00 was presented by Myrtle Sudderth, Co. Welfare Worker.  She said they have not been able to pay this out of Hospital Indigent money and asked that Lake County pay something on the bill.  Dr. Hall was present and he stated he thinks the Board should give the Board some consideration.  Mr. Theus stated he thinks should pay at least 50% of this bill.  Mrs. Sudderth was instructed to contact the Orange Memorial Hospital and ask them to send separate bills on each patient – naming the four patients on which this applies.  Motion by Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Babb and concurred by Vice-Chairman Cowart, that the County approve 50% of this bill from Orange Memorial Hospital, after the bill is rendered separately for each patient.

insurance on county property

Lee Howard appeared before the Board and presented final draft re insurance on County property.  After discussion on this, motion was made by Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Theus and concurred by Vice-Chairman Cowart, that Clerk Owens be authorized to publish in the Daily Commercial of Leesburg Notice re Bids on insurance on County property and mail Notice to all insurance companies.

exchange of property with leitner

Exchange of property with Leitner of Shoreline Dredging & Construction Co., re work of removal of old piling at the westerly end of Dead River:  Letter from this Company states “Will give you written notice upon completion, or, if you desire, an inspection may be made at that time.”

quotations on desk for secretary to the board

Quotations on a desk (two different models) for Mrs. Robertson, Secretary to the Board were read by Clerk Owens as follows:

George Stuart, Inc. – Orlando

            Fixed bed typewriter desk                                          $210.00

            Right hand typewriter desk                                          211.00

 

Leesburg Typewriter Service - Leesburg

            Globe-Wernicke Desk                                                $185.00

            Steelcase desk #1422                                                   185.00

 

Bowen Supply Company – Plant City

            Fixed bed typewriter desk                                          $225.60

            #14025 Steelcase right hand desk                                225.60

 

Skipper’s – Leesburg

            #5860-R, right hand desk, less discount $52.95        $211.80

            #5760 Steelage fixed bed desk less discount

                        $50.15                                                               200.60

 

These quotations were taken under advisement for Mrs. Robertson to decide which one she wants.

vouchers

Motion by Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Theus and concurred by Vice-Chairman Cowart, that the following Vouchers be approved for payment:

General Revenue Fund                       #1771 through 1937

Road & Bridge Fund                          #1241 through 1372

Fine & Forfeiture Fund                      #  174 through 188

Cap. Outlay Res. (Co. Bldgs.)            #    34 through

Cap. Outlay Res. (Ag Center)            #     40 through 42

South Lake Memo Hospital               #      8

 

reports filed with the board

County Welfare Worker, M. Sudderth for the month of August

Fine & Forfeiture Report of County Judge for the month of August 1962.

 

Meeting adjourned to Friday, September 14, at ten o’clock.

 

 

 

/s/ FRANK E. OWENS                                                          /s/ O. M. SIMPSON

CLERK                                                                                   CHAIRMAN