MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MONDAY – OCTOBER 7, 1963

The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session in the Small Claims Office in the Courthouse at Tavares on Monday, October 7, 1963, at ten o’clock A.M. with the following present:

Chairman Dykes, Commrs. Cowart, Livingston and Babb; Clerk Owens, Attorney Duncan, Engineer Hays and Zoning Director Webb.

The invocation was given by Mr. Theus.

minutes

On motion of Commr. Livingston seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the minutes of the regular meetings of August 5th and August 12th were approved.

indigent list

On motion of Commr. Cowart seconded by Commr. Babb, the following changes were approved to the present indigent list:

DISTRICT NO. 1        -           No change

DISTRICT NO. 2        -           ADD Antoin Labrorier - $4.00

DISTRICT NO. 3        -           DELETE –      Maybell Burton          $10.00

                                                                        Jack Marshall             $30.00

 

                                                ADD -             Elizabeth Shack          $20.00

                                                                        Pauline Sheppard        $25.00

 

DISTRICT NO. 4        -           No change

 

DISTRICT NO. 5        -           No change

 

notary bonds

Clerk Owens advised the following Notary Public Bonds were approved by him since the first regular meeting in September:

            AMERICAN FIRE AND CASUALTY CO.               James J. Gardiner

                                                                                                John Campbell, Jr.

                                                                                                Louis C. Broadway

                                                                                                Lewis S. Roberson

                                                                                                Norman R. Braswell

                                                                                                Gabriel Felon

                                                                                                Harry A. Clark

                                                                                                William W. Martin

 

complaints

Mrs. Elizabeth Marshall of Lake Eldorado appeared with reference to County 30 foot easement through her property.  Commr. Livingston stated he is willing to work out an exchange of property with Mrs. Marshall for access to the lake.  Mrs. Marshall said she is not willing to swap any property with the County.  Attorney advised Mrs. Marshall to contact her attorney regarding legal procedures for vacating this road.

Mr. Arthur Morgan of Bassville Park appeared and presented petitions signed by residents of this area objecting to the new permit, plumbing and inspection fees.  Chairman Dykes stated he did not believe these people knew what they were signing, that these fees are paid by the builder not by the taxpayer.  Zoning Director Webb answered the protest by stating that the new fees are in line with municipalities in the County as well as surrounding counties.

Letter from Mr. Earl Q. Tyler registering complaint of a drainage ditch across his property was read by Commr. Livingston; WHEREUPON, ON MOTION OF Commr. Livingston seconded by Commr. Babb, District 4, was authorized to install culvert and re-establish access to Mr. Tyler’s property.

bids

It now being 10:00 o’clock A.M., the time advertised to receive bids on the following items, it was moved by Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, that the Clerk be directed to open and tabulate the bids.  WHEREUPON, the Clerk reported receiving bids from the following:

 

 

AC 15

 

RC-1

 

RC-2

 

RC-5

 

RS-2

SMK

CATIONIC

 

TERMS

American Oil Company, Tallahassee, FL

.1128

.1215

.1215

.1215

 

 

30 days

Polk Materials, Inc., Lakeland, FL

.1098

.1185

.1185

.1185

.1065

.1300

$.0020 per gal – 10 days

Superior Oil Co., Inc. Tampa, FL

.1128

.1215

.1215

 

.1128

.1265

2% - 10 days

Belcher Oil Co., Cape Canaveral, FL

 

.1257

.1257

.1257

 

 

$.0022 per gal – 10 days

Texaco, Inc., Jacksonville, FL

.1128

.1215

.1215

 

 

 

2% - 10 days

Central Oil Asphalt, Columbus, Ohio

 

 

 

 

.1106

 

2% - 10 days

E. A. Marianna Asp., Tampa, FL

.1128

.1215

 

 

.1128

.1265

2% - 10 days

Central Oil Co., Inc., Tampa, FL

.1128

.1215

.1215

.1215

.1128

.1265

2% - 10 days

 

            On motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Livingston, the Board referred the bids to the County Engineer for recommendation to the Board.

county agent

Mr.  R. E. Norris, County Agent, appeared and announced that under recent legislation he will be responsible, in the future, for all administrative facilities under the County Agricultural Program.

Mr. Norris requested an additional $4.00 per month for a transmitting apparatus in connection with the weather station previously approved; WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Livingston, the $4.00 per month expenditure was approved by the Board.

Mr. Norris announced that on November 29th there will be an appreciation luncheon held honoring Congressman A. Sid Herlong and extended an invitation to the commissioners to attend the luncheon which will be held in the Agricultural Center.

commodity warehouse

Mr. Robert Alderman, Commodity Supervisor, appeared and stated he is having transportation problems in getting commodities delivered to the warehouse.  On motion by Commr. Livingston seconded by Commr. Cowart, Mr. Alderman was authorized to use rental trucks to pick up commodities at various points in the state due to slow freight service.

Mr. Alderman filed his report for the month of September.

bids

It now being 11:00 o’clock A.M., the time advertised to receive bids on the following roads, it was moved by Commr. Livingston seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, that the Clerk be directed to open and tabulate the following bids:

SINGLE SURFACE TREATMENT 62,304 sq. yds. (5.9 miles) various roads, District No. 4, Lake County:

Holland Paving Co., Inc., Miami, Florida     $.227 per sq. yd.

Curcie Brothers, Inc., Hallandale, FL            $.22 per sq. yd.           $13,706.88

J. D. Manly Construction Co., Leesburg       $.24 per sq. yd.           $14,952.96

On motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Livingston, the bids were referred to the County Engineer for recommendation to the Board.

PENEPRIME

Mr. McDonald of Empire Petroleum Company appeared with reference to the results of his product on the test road in District 4.  The Board agreed to inspect the road with Mr. McDonald and the County Engineer during the lunch hour.

roads – county (speed limits)

On motion of Commr. Livingston 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 excessive speeds along the roads hereinafter described have become increasingly dangerous to the lives of those using the highway, and to the lives and property of those living along the boundaries of said highways; 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 thirty (30) miles per hour is determined and set for the following County maintained roads within the Subdivision known as Mt. Plymouth:

1.     Troon Avenue, commencing at its intersection with Dubsdread Drive and ending at its intersection with Sandwich Place;

 

2.     Pine Valley Drive, commencing at its intersection with Westchester Avenue and extending to its intersection with Interlachen Drive;

 

3.     Interlachen Drive commencing at its intersection with Pine Valley Drive and extending to its intersection with Sackamaxon Drive;

 

4.     Sackamaxon Drive commencing at the point where it intersects Exmor Drive and extending Easterly to intersect Troon Avenue;

 

5.     Alcrest Avenue commencing at its intersection with Dubsdread Drive and extending to its intersection with Carnoustie Drive;

 

6.     Apawamis Avenue, commencing at its intersection with Alcrest Avenue, and extending to its intersection with Dubsdread Drive.

 

7.     Dubsdread Drive commencing at its intersection with Alcrest Avenue and extending to its intersection with Westchester Avenue.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that appropriate signs showing the speed 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.

On motion of 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 excessive loads traversing the road hereinafter described, are seriously damaging said road, causing it to deteriorate rapidly; and it further appearing that said road was constructed primarily for the benefit of passenger cars of those living adjacent or near said road, and as an access road to the various paved streets in the Subdivision adjoining said road; and that said road was not constructed for service of heavy trucks or equipment;

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, and to preserve the surface of the road, upon and after the Adoption of this Resolution, it shall be unlawful for trucks of any nature or description to traverse the following road in Lake County, Florida:

That certain road commencing at Old U.S. 441, and generally known as “Gun Shop Road,” and located at the Southeast corner of Lake Saunders, and then running Northerly to intersect State Road 19-A, at a point between the Eustis Interchange of State Road 19 and U. S. 441, with the intersection of said State Road 19-A with Old U. S. 441;

 

except such trucks as shall be required for the service of the various homes, residences and establishments located adjacent to or near said road.

Anyone violating the provisions of this Resolution shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be prosecuted under the laws pertaining to misdemeanors.

On motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, the following Resolution was adopted:

WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that excessive speeds along the roads hereinafter described, have become increasingly dangerous to the lives of those using the highway; and, in order to protect them, a speed limit should be determined and posted along said roads and enforced;

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 25 miles per hour is determined and set for the following road:

That certain road commencing at State Road 19 in the Settlement known as Dona Vista, commencing approximately East of the Post Office, and extending Eastwardly to the subdivision known as Three Lakes Subdivision.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that appropriate signs showing the speed limits above set forth be erected along said roadway.

Anyone violating the provisions of this Resolution shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be prosecuted under the laws pertaining to misdemeanors.

right of way – railroad

Attorney Duncan read letter from Atlantic Coast Line Railroad regarding the County acquiring right of way north of Umatilla.  On motion by Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the Attorney was instructed to pursue this subject with the State Road Department.

plats

Mr. E. T. Hall presented plat of Vagabond Villas located in the Town of Fruitland Park.  The Plat having been approved by the Town Council, motion was made by Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Livingston, that the plat of Vagabond Villas be approved by the Board.  Motion carried.

Mr. Hall also presented plat of East Lake Harris Estates located in the Town of Astatula.  The plat having been approved by the Town Council, motion was made by Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, that the plat of East Lake Harris Estates be approved by the Board.

recess and reassembly

The Board recessed for lunch at 12:00 o’clock noon and reassembled at 1:30 o’clock P.M. to take up the remaining items of business.

county judge

Judge Milton appeared and said with the remodeling of the Courthouse going on he has no place to hold court; WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Cowart seconded by Commr. Theus, the County Judge was authorized to rent the Tavares Civic Center at the rate of $15.00 per day when it is necessary for him to hold court.

JUVENILE COURT

Judge Milton also advised that Mr. Tate, Juvenile Counselor, had resigned as of September 30th and we are without a counselor.  Motion by Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Livingston, the Juvenile Judge was authorized to employ a qualified counselor to fill this vacancy.

report of accident

Clerk Owens reported to the Board that Miss Grace Turley of Tavares had fallen on leaving the Courthouse on September 24, 1963 and hurt her shoulder.  She was taken to the doctor by Mrs. Ruby Beetem.

APPLICATIONS

Application from Stanley A. Wright for the position of Civil Defense Director was read and filed.

bids

It now being 2:00 o’clock P.M., the time advertised to receive bids on the following items, it was moved by Commr. Livingston seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, that the Clerk be directed to open and tabulate the following bids:

Minnesota Mining & Mfg. Co. – St. Paul 19, Minnesota

 

350 each, 6” x 24” Street Name Sign Faces fabricated from #2270 Silver “SCOTCHLITE” Brand Reflective Sheeting reverse screened green with legend “Dist. 3 – “ – with extra space for 4 – 4” numbers.      UNIT PRICE $.90                   TOTAL PRICE $315.00

 

450 each, 6” x 24” Street Name Sign Faces fabricated from #2270 Silver “SCOTCHLITE” Brand Reflective Sheeting reverse screened green with legend “Dist. 4 –“ with extra space for 4 – 4” number.      UNIT PRICE $.90                   TOTAL PRICE $405.00

 

133 PACKAGES, 4” Series B cut-out numbers fabricated from #2270 Silver “SCOTCHLITE” Brand Reflective Sheeting, packaged 25 per package, 9 packages each 0, 2; 4 packages each 1; 11 packages each 3; 21 packages each 4; 18 packages each 5; 15 packages each 6, 8; 13 packages each 7; 8 packages each 9.            UNIT PRICE   $2.70               TOTAL PRICE $359.10

 

Tempaco, Inc. – Orlando, Florida

 

350-2” I.D. Galvanized Iron Posts 9’6” to 10’6” with over 50% of quantity being 10’6”

UNIT PRICE $4.22                 TOTAL PRICE $1,477.00

 

National Screenprinters, Inc. – Auburn, Alabama

 

400 – 6” x 24” Aluminum Blanks .080” thick, Structural Alloy 6061-T6, Alodine 1200, deburred with radius corners UNIT PRICE $1.05 each

 

350 – 6” x 24” Prescreened Reflective Street Name Sign Faces (Green Background, white letters) made of enclosed lens, all weather performance reflective sheeting with pre-coated dry adhesive for vacuum application with the figures “Dist. 3-“; with extra space for four, four inch numbers UNIT PRICE $1.25 each

 

460 – 6” x 24” Prescreened Reflective Street Name Sign Faces (Green Background, white letters) made of enclosed lens, all weather performance reflective sheeting with pre-coated dry adhesive for vacuum application with the figures “Dist. 4-“; with extra space for four, four inch numbers UNIT PRICE $1.25 each

 

The following Die-Cut Reflective Numbers (white) to meet specifications for enclosed lens reflective sheeting, BPR Series B, 4” high:

 

            225 – “0”        275 – “3”        375 – “6”        200 – “9”

            350 – “1”        525 – “4”        325 – “7”

            225 – “2”        450 – “5”        375 – “8”                    UNIT PRICE $.12 each

 

2” I.D. Galvanized Iron Posts 10’ long for supporting signs – 350 – No bid

 

350 Slotted Base Caps (street name sign assembly) with Allen screws, to fit above designated pipe.   UNIT PRICE $1.15 each

 

125 Slotted Base Caps (street name sign assembly) with Allen screws.  UNIT PRICE $1.15 each

 

Southern Pipe & Supply Co. – Orlando, Florida

 

350 – 2” I. D. Galvanized Iron Posts 10’ long for signs @ $.27 per foot   $945.00

 

Dominion Signal Co., Inc. – Richmond, Virginia

 

400 – 6” x 24” x .080 – 6061-T6 Alloy, Alodine #1200 Aluminum Blanks – Rounded Corners $.78 each

 

350 – 6” x 24” Green Background, White (Silver) Letters, Wide Angle/Flat Top Scotchlite Sheeting Reading (DIST. 3 (Space)”      $.95 each

 

460 6” x 24” Green Background, White (Silver) Letters, Wide Angle/Flat Top Scotchlite Sheeting Reading (DIST. 4 (Space)”      $.95 each

 

4” B Series – White (Silver) Reflective Numerals, Vacuum Applied or Pressure Sensitive Numerals 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 – in Multiples of 25 - $.2 each

 

350 – 2” I.D. Galvanized Iron Posts – 10’ long   NO BID

 

350 – Slotted Base Caps (Street Name Signs Assembly) with Allen Screws to fit above designated pipe.  Sample on request.  $.78 each

 

125 – Double Slotted Crosses (Street Name Sign Assembly) with Allen Screws.  Sample on request  $.74 each

 

Municipal Supply & Sign Corp.

 

400 – 6” x 24” Sign Blanks, Aluminum 6061T6, Alodine 1200      

                                                                                                UNIT PRICE $1.05 - $  420.00

 

350 Bracket Aluminum Street Sign Caps                              UNIT PRICE $1.15 - $  402.50

 

125 Bracket Crosses                                                               UNIT PRICE $  .75 - $    91.75

 

350 – 2” I. D. Galvanized Posts 10 ft.                                    UNIT PRICE $3.75 - $1312.50

                                                                                                                                    $2226.75

            Less 10% Discount for award of all Items Listed                                             222.67

                                                                                                                                   $2,004.08

 

John M. Warren, Manufacturers’ Agent – Mobile, Alabama

 

400 – 6” x 24 Aluminum blanks, .080” thick, structural alloy 6061-T6, alodine 1200, deburred with radius corners             $0.87 each

 

350 – 2” I. D. galvanized iron posts 10’ long for supporting signs             $3.19 each

 

350 – Slotted base caps with Allen Screws, to fit above designated pipe    $0.75 each

 

125 – Double slotted crosses with Allen screws                                           $0.75 each

 

(Alternate – 125 slotted base caps with 15 double slotted crosses               $1.45 each)

 

On motion of Commr. Cowart seconded by Commr. Theus, the Board referred the bids to the County Engineer for recommendation to the Board.     

 

CLOSING AND VACATING COUNTY PARKS

Mr. Roy Christopher, attorney from Mount Dora, presented petition on behalf of property owners to vacate public parks in Belleaux Estates and Joanna Park; WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Theus, the following Resolution was adopted:

WHEREAS, PURSUANT TO Chapter 125.53 (2) petition has been filed by abutting owners to land shown upon the plat of “Lake Front Layout of Belleaux Estates, Inc.,” as recorded in Plat Book 8, page 51, Lake County Public Records, to consider the disclaiming and renouncing of any right of the County and public in the same, and

WHEREAS, IT APPEARS THAT Chapter 125.33 (2)(b) requires the Board of County Commissioners to adopt said Resolution.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, State of Florida, to-wit:

That petition, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 125.33 (2) has been filed by the owners of land abutting upon the lands as set forth in 125.33 (2)(a) and (b), to-wit:

LINDNER E. REYNOLDS and JUANE M. REYNOLDS, his wife, owners of Lots 15 and 16 abutting upon Joanna Park, all according to the plat of Lake Front Layout of Belleaux Estates, Inc., as recorded in Plat Book 8, page 51, Lake County Public Records.

SAMUEL W. SWIGER and MARGARET L. SWIGER, his wife, owners of Lots 7, 8, and 9, abutting upon Belleaux Park, according to the plat of Lake Front Layout of Belleaux Estates, Inc., as recorded in Plat Book 8, page 51, Lake County Public Records.

KENDALL R. JONES and JEAN JONES, his wife, owners of Lot 10 and part of Lot 11, abutting upon Belleaux Park, according to the Plat of Lake Front Layout of Belleaux Estates, Inc., recorded in Plat Book 8, page 51, Lake County Public Records.

I.

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 125.33 (2)(b), Florida Statutes, this Board will on or about 2:00 P.M. on the 2nd day of December 1963 consider the advisability of exercising the power granted in Chapter 125.33 (1)(a) and (b).

II.

That the hearing shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 125.33 (3), to-wit:  mailing of notice thereof to all owners of said platted subdivision at the last known addresses at least 28 days prior to the 2nd day of December 1963, and shall furnish proof of mailing thereof with the Clerk of the Circuit Court.

III.

There shall be caused to be published a notice pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 336.10 Florida Statutes, of said public hearing to be held upon the 2nd day of December 1963, at least two weeks prior thereto.

RESOLVED in the meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, this the 7th day of October 1963.

 

                                                                                                                                                /s/ HERMAN T. DYKES

                                                                                                                                                Chairman

 

Attest:             FRANK E. OWENS

            Clerk

 

 

road maintenance

Mr. Harvey Mielke appeared requesting information regarding the streets in Milky Way Subdivision being resurfaced at the expense of the property owners.  Attorney Duncan advised Mr. Mielke that this is now possible due to passage of a new Act at the last session of the Legislature.  Mr. Harry Cain and Mr. Roy Lyon, property owners were also present during this discussion.

right of way – railroad

Mr. Bill Boyd appeared and announced that he has had two private bids on the railroad right of way between Minneola and Clermont.  Attorney Duncan was instructed to negotiate with the State Road Department regarding the purchase of this right of way on motion by Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Cowart, and carried.

insurance

Clerk Owens advised the Board that the insurance on the fleet schedule, off highway and miscellaneous equipment, and liability on the nursing home expires November 1, 1963.  Motion by Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Theus, the Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids on this coverage to be received October 28, 1963 at 9:00 o’clock A.M.

appraisal

Letter from Harry P. Johnson with reference to Lots K and L, Block 6, Plat of the City of Tavares, was read by Clerk Owens.  Letter states with certain provisions he will accept $7,000.00 from the County for the purchase of these lots.  Clerk Owens was instructed to write the appraisers of the property to have their appraisal in by the next regular meeting.

peneprime

Mr. McDonald reappeared and Commr. Livingston stated he is well satisfied with the result of this product; WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Livingston seconded by Commr. Babb, the Clerk was authorized to pay Empire Petroleum Company according to existing contract.

elections – special

Letter from the Board of Public Instruction was read requesting the Commissioners to share equally in the expense of the special election to be held November 5th.  Clerk Owens was instructed to write the School Board that the Commissioners would share equally in the election.

Clerk Owens reported he had received bids from two newspapers for printing 500 absentee ballots and Eustis Lake Region News was low bidder at $17.70 and the ballots have been printed; WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Cowart seconded by Commr. Livingston, the action of the Clerk in having 500 absentee ballots printed for the price of $17.70 was approved and he was authorized to have the ballot published in the Eustis Lake Region News one time eleven days before the election.

roads – state

Clerk Owens advised we received right of way map and request for title search from the State Road Department on SR 19 – Job 11050-2503, which was turned over to the Inland Abstract & Title Company on September 7th.

ROADS – County -     Job 11640-2606 – Edgewood Road

                                    (From SR S-466 Easterly along Edgewood Rd. to SR 44-A)

 

Right of Way contract from the State Road Department, copy of State Road Department Resolution, sepia and prints of the Map of Survey and Location were submitted by Clerk Owens, WHEREUPON, THE Clerk and Chairman were authorized to execute the contract and on motion of Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Babb, the following Resolution was adopted:

WHEREAS, the State Road Department of Florida has authorized and requested Lake County to furnish the necessary rights of way, borrow pits and easements for that portion of Section 11640, Edgewood Road, extending from State Road S-468 Easterly along Edgewood Road to State Road 44-A, which has been surveyed and located by the State Road Department as shown by a map on file in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of said County and in the office of the said Department at Tallahassee, and

WHEREAS, the said Department will not begin construction of said portion of said Section in said County until title to all land necessary for said portion of said section has been conveyed to or vested in said State by said County and said lands are physically cleared on all occupants, tenants, fences, buildings and/or other structures and improvements upon or encroaching within the limits of the land required for said portion of said Section; and

 

WHEREAS, the said County is financially unable at this time to provide the necessary funds to acquire said rights of way, borrow pits and easements; now therefore, be it

 

RESOLVED, that the State Road Department of Florida be and it is hereby requested to pay for the rights of way, borrow pits and easements for said road, including the removal of buildings, fences and other structures and improvements thereon, and for other expenses of acquiring title to said rights of way, borrow pits and easements by purchase or condemnation, from such funds and under such conditions as are set out in the contract hereto attached; and be it further

 

RESOLVED, that said County, through its Board of County Commissioners, comply with the request of said Department and procure, convey or vest in said State the free, clear and unencumbered title to all lands necessary for said portion of said Section and deliver to the State Road Department said lands physically clear of all occupants, tenants, fences, buildings and/or other structures and improvements situate upon or encroaching within the limits of the lands required for said portion of said Section and that the Chairman and the Clerk of this Board be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver on behalf of said County to said Department the Contract in the form hereto attached; and be it further

 

RESOLVED, that the attorney for this Board be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to proceed to take the necessary steps for the County to acquire in the name of said County by donation, purchase, or condemnation said rights of way, borrow pits and easements for said portion of said Section and to prepare in the name of said County by its County Commissioners all condemnation papers, affidavits and pleadings and prosecute all condemnation proceedings to judgment; and furnish to the Department the abstract search provided for in said Contract.

 

industrial & tourism commission

Bills from the Industrial & Tourism Commission were presented for payment in the amount of $2,080.53.  After reviewing the bills, the total amount was corrected to $2,023.03; WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Cowart, the statement from the Industrial & Tourism Commission in the amount of $2,023.03 was approved for payment.

Mr. T. C. Hanson representing the Lake County Property Owners League appeared and accused the Board of supporting private industry in their support of this body.  After hearing Mr. Hanson, Chairman Dykes said he did not agree with Mr. Hanson and no change in policy was made by the Board.

On recommendation of Commr. Theus, W. R. Hancock, Leesburg and J. T. Van Zile, Leesburg, were appointed to the Industrial & Tourism Commission.

county engineer

Mr. Hays reported as a result of the newspaper ads for two survey men, he has selected Harold Scoggins, Jr., and Tom Stanley; WHEREUPON, motion was made by Commr. Livingston seconded by Commr. Cowart, that Harold Scoggins, Jr. and Tom Stanley be hired as survey men at a monthly salary of $225.00 each effective October 12, 1963.

road maintenance

Mr. Hays advised the commissioners that Pavaway Corp. is operating a hot asphalt plant at Lisbon for about six weeks and will fill orders during this time.

eustis marina

Mr. Hays reported on the progress of the work at the Eustis Marina.

permits – use

Engineer Hays filed Use Permits with the Florida Telephone Corp. as follows:

L. C. #1- To construct and maintain buried cable between SR 441-27 and Picciola Point.

 

L. C. #2 – To construct and maintain buried cable between SR 435 and SR 437.

 

L. C. #3 – To construct and maintain poles and buried cable on portion of SR 435.

 

L. C. #4 – To construct and maintain buried cable on portion of SR 435.

 

ALSO, Use Permit with the City of Eustis to construct and maintain water main along County right of way on the south side of Ardice Street west for a distance of approximately 1,535 feet.

roads – county

Engineer Hays presented maps showing the County road numbering system he is working on.  He will have copies of maps of each District made for the Commissioners and Clerk.  He advised that he will establish signs in Districts 3 and 4 first – the bids we took earlier today for signs, posts and numbers were for this project.  Motion by Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Cowart, the numbering system by the County Engineer was approved by the Board.

zoning

Bob Webb reported on his efforts to get junk cars removed from residential area in Sorrento.  Has sent a certified letter to Mr. Melvin C. Huff , which was refused by the addressee, and asked assistance from the Sheriff’s Department in getting the letter delivered.  (Mr. Huff appeared at the meeting on October 14th, therefore, no further service of the Sheriff was required.)

permits – gun

The Clerk submitted the application of H. C. Kelly for a license to carry firearm and advised that the Sheriff’s Department has approved this application.  On motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Livingston, the bond of H. C. Kelly with C. E. Holder and Thomas R. Liston as sureties was approved by the Board.

The Clerk submitted the application of H. E. L. Brainard for a license to carry firearm.  On motion of Commr. Livingston seconded by Commr. Cowart, the bond of H. E. L. Brainard with C. M. Acuff and L. L. Hughes as sureties was approved by the Board.

hospitals – t. b.

On motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Cowart, the action of the Chairman and Clerk in approving applications of David Edward Wambles to the tuberculosis hospital was approved by the Board.

permit – special use permit

Special Use Permit from the U. S. Department of Agriculture authorizing the use of National Forest Land for the purpose of obtaining clay was filed.

Letter from the U. S. Department of Interior with reference to proposed withdrawal and reservation of public lands from the U. S. General Mining Laws was read and filed.  Clerk Owens advised the proposal had been posted in the lobby of the Courthouse.

proposed university site

Clerk Owens read a letter from J.B. Culpepper, Director, Board of Control of Florida, expressing appreciation for the courtesies shown the visitation team on their visit to Lake County.  Chairman Dykes requested the Clerk to write letters of appreciation to Sheriff McCall, J.B. Prevatt and J. W. Van Der Laag for the use of their jeeps on the tour to the proposed university site.

right of way – roads

Letter from John C. Dale, Harriston, Ontario, was read and referred to the County Engineer.

mosquito control

Request from Dr. J. B. Hall, Director, Lake County Health Department, for window air conditioning unit for the new Mosquito Control building.  Unit to come from surplus stock of remodeled courthouse.  Letter was read and filed.

suits affecting county

Attorney Duncan presented bill from Sheriff of Orange County for $10.50 and bill from Dade County Sheriff for $7.00, service on defendants in Law Suite #7068, Lake County vs L. A. Finn, et al.  On motion by Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Babb, the bills were approved and the attorney was instructed to forward same to the State Road Department for payment.

oklawaha water authority

Clerk Owens presented certified copy of Resolution adopted by the Oklawaha Water Authority Board on September 11th, said Resolution being as follows:

On motion of Mr. Carson, seconded by Mr. Young, this Board finds and determines that it is essential that a member of the Board be available at all times at the branch office in Eustis to direct the activities of the Commission, to answer complaints, to keep in touch with the State authority, all the agencies of the State and Federal governments pertaining to water that assists the Water Authority in the County, such as soil conservation, U. S. Geological, etc., and to perform any and all managerial duties as is necessary to keep the Water Authority activities working smoothly and efficiently.  It is understood that the office in Eustis shall be open five (5) days a week or the same days that the Courthouse in Tavares is open and for this service the officer performing these duties shall be paid the usual per diem as his expenses for that month.

On motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Cowart, the following vouchers for the water authority were approved for payment:

Vouchers           #255, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 270        and 271.

 

checks received

Chairman Dykes submitted check from the T.S.V.P., Inc. in the amount of $2,172.27, reimbursement for road materials.

Commr. Babb submitted check from the Board of County Commissioners, Marion County, in the amount of $700.00, reimbursement for road repair in E. Marion County.

Motion by Commr. Cowart seconded by Commr. Livingston, that the above listed checks be accepted and deposited to the Road and Bridge Fund.

Check from Lawyers Title Insurance Corp. for $50.00 donation, was presented to the Board.  Motion by Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Cowart, that the check be accepted on motion of Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Livingston and the Clerk was instructed to deposit same to the General Revenue Fund.

Check from the University Hospital for $24.52, refund for Wm. R. Peavy, was accepted on motion of Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Livingston and the Clerk was instructed to deposit same to the General Revenue Fund.

accounts allowed

On motion by Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the Clerk and two deputies were authorized to attend County Finance Officers Association at Miami Beach on October 17, 18, and 19.

On motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the Clerk was authorized to issue new warrant to Paul R. Kremmin in the amount of $6.10, witness fee for County Judge’s Court.

On motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, the request for Payment No. 1 from Val Rich Construction, Inc., in the amount of $31,297.00 was approved, said request being previously approved by the architect.

On motion of Commr. Livingston seconded by Commr. Theus bill from Edwin R. Waite for services rendered in securing deeds on Lake Unity Road in the amount of $1,150.00 was approved for payment.

Requisition from South Lake Memorial Hospital for $6,000.00 for payment on construction loan was approved in the amount of $5,900.00, on motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Livingston.

Request from the Director of Adult and Vocational Education for reimbursement to Henry J. Mason in the amount of $50.00 for 16 hours of instruction at Dabney Elementary School was approved on motion of Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Babb.

Motion by Commr. Livingston seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, that Leighton L. Baker, Representative, be reimbursed in the amount of $40.00 for telephone bills while in Tallahassee during the 1963 Session of the Legislature.

Request from Sheriff Willis V. McCall in the amount of $21,675.00 was approved on motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Livingston.

Storage bill from Eustis Body & Welding works in the amount of $208.00 for storage charges on truck since April 1, 1959 was approved on motion to Commr. Livingston seconded by Commr. Cowart and the truck to be moved to District 4 barn.  Truck was seized by agents of the State Beverage Department.

Membership of $100.00 annually to the Southern Standard Building Code Congress was authorized for the Zoning Director on motion of Commr. Cowart seconded by Commr. Babb.

On motion of Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Livingston, the payrolls for the month of September were approved.

salaries & wages

On motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the Clerk was authorized to supplement the salary of the secretary to the Public Defender at the rate of $65.00 per month.

communications

Letter from Tavares Chamber of Commerce enclosing program of the Waterma to be held November 9th and 10th.

 

Letter from Clerk of Circuit Court with copy of payroll for State trial witnesses, showing $290.00 being returned to the County.

 

Florida Board of Forestry with statement of expenditures for 7/1/62 – 7/1/63 and invoice in the amount of $12,033.60 covering 1963-64 fire control assessment.

 

Letter from Howell Hopson to Val Rich Construction, Inc. regarding unpaid bill due Edward H. Jennings, dba Orlando Hardware & Supply Co.

 

Statement from State Road Department showing status of secondary funds as of July 1, 1963 (copy given to each member of the Board).

 

Letter from State Board of Health to Dr. Hall regarding Resolution requesting the return of $3,000 for Auxiliary Health Center at Clermont.

 

Letter from State Board of Health to Orange State Engineers re 50/27 Plaza.

 

Letter from State Board of Health to Richard O. Newman re The Mark Trailer Park.

 

Memo from State Tuberculosis Board re change in hospitalization charges for full pay patients.

 

Minutes of meeting of E. Central Florida Regional Planning Council and roster of membership.  (Copy given to each member of the Board.)

 

Letter from F. E. Snow to the Department of Agriculture.

 

REPORTS

Financial Report of the Lake County Health Unit for Budget Year 1962-63.

 

Fines, Forfeitures & Costs of County Judge for September 1963.

 

Biennial report of Florida Civil Defense Agency.

 

Lake County Welfare Report for September 1963.

 

Planning and Zoning Departments for September 1963.

 

Service Officer’s Report for September, 1963.

 

County Agent and two assistants for September 1963; also, Special Report for September.

 

Home Demonstration Agent and two assistants for September 1963.

 

Public Defender’s Report for July, August and September 1963.

 

Florida Division of Corrections’ report for Road Prison No. 5758, Tavares.

 

There being no further business to bring before the Board, the meeting adjourned.

 

/s/ FRANK E. OWENS_____                                                                                                                        /s/ HERMAN T. DYKES_________

CLERK                                                                                                                                                           CHAIRMAN