MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS on
MONDAY – september 14, 1964
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session in the Grand Jury Room in the Courthouse at Tavares on Monday, September 14, 1964, at nine o’clock A.M. with the following present:
Vice Chairman Livingston, Commrs. Theus, Cowart and Dykes; Clerk Owens and Attorney Duncan.
The meeting was called to order by the Vice Chairman and the invocation was given by Mr. Theus.
planning & zoning
Robert Webb, Zoning Director, appeared and advised the Board that the Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a joint meeting on comprehensive planning with the city officials of the municipalities in the county on September 22nd.
Mr. Webb presented three decisions of the Board of Zoning Appeals with reference to petition of E. H. Lorenz, Jr., against the Mohawk Fertilizer Company.
The Zoning Director submitted for filing resolution adopted by the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding R. E. Norris.
complaints
Mrs. Libberton from Venetian Village appeared regarding condition of the road in front of her residence; said the road is higher than her driveway and water runs down into her driveway. Commr. Dykes stated he has discussed this problem with Mrs. Libberton before and has advised her that this is a private matter and must be corrected at her expense. The Vice Chairman instructed the Engineer to write Mrs. Libberton the County can do nothing in this matter.
At this time Chairman Babb appeared and assumed the chair.
indigent list
On motion of Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, the following changes to the present indigent list were approved:
District No. 1, 3, and 4 - No change.
District No. 2 - Increase Anton Labrorier to $40.00
District No. 3 - Add C. G. Braswell - $20.00
deeds
On recommendation of the Engineer and on motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, deeds conveying the following described lands to Lake County were accepted and ordered recorded upon the public records and the Clerk was authorized to issue warrant to R. W. Roseborough and wife in the amount of $150.00 for the right of way described:
GRANTOR: R. W. ROSEBOROUGH and wife, M. AUDREY ROSEBOROUGH
Commence at the Northwest corner of Sec. 16 Tp. 18 S., Rg. 26 E., then run South 0°33’ West 1333.35 feet to a concrete monument, then run South 89°27’ East 1096.86 feet to a concrete monument in a county maintained road (Co. No. 5-7751), thence run South 6°42’30” East 350.33 feet to point of beginning, thence continue running South 6°42’30” East 980.47 feet, thence run South 89°26’30” East 25.02 feet, thence run North 1°31’09” West 2.04 feet, thence run North 6°42’30” West 978.66 feet, thence run West 25.17 feet to point of beginning.
GRANTOR: HERMAN TURNER GROVES, INC.
Commence at the Northwest corner of Sec. 16 Twp. 18 S., Rg. 26 E., thence run South 0°33’ West 1333.35 feet to a concrete monument, thence run South 89°27’ East 1096.86 feet to a concrete monument in a county maintained road (Co. No. 5-7751); thence run South 6°42’30” East 211.97 feet to point of beginning, thence run South 30°55’59” West 40.93 feet, thence run South 6°42’30” East 1083.23 feet, thence run South 89°26’30” East 25.20 feet, thence run North 6°42’30” West 1118.83 feet to point of beginning.
GRANTOR: CLEO T. CALHOUN and husband, W. BRYANT CALHOUN
Commence at the Northwest corner of Sec. 16 Twp. 18 S., Rg. 26 E., thence run South 0°33’ West 1333.35 feet to a concrete monument, thence run South 89°27’ East 1096.86 feet to a concrete monument in a county maintained road (Co. No. 5-7751); thence run South 6°42’30” East 211.97 feet to point of beginning, thence run South 30°55’59: West 40.93 feet, thence run South 6°42’30” East 1083.23 feet, thence run South 89°26’30” East 25.20 feet, thence run North 6°42’30” West 1118.83 feet to point of beginning.
GRANTORS: E. L. SMITH, JR. and PEGGY T. SMITH, his wife
Commence at the Northwest corner of Section 16, Township 18 South, range 26 East; thence run South 0°33’ West, 1333.35 feet to a concrete monument; thence run South 89°27’ East, 1096.86 feet to a concrete monument in a county maintained road (Co. No. 5-7751); thence run South 6°42’30” East, 1607.21 feet to point of beginning of this tract; thence continue running South 6°42’30”East, 239 feet more or less to the waters of Lake Yale; commence again at the point of beginning; thence run South 46°15’50” West, 218.98 feet; thence run South 43°43’20” East, 208 feet more or less to the waters of Lake Yale; thence run North 33°10’28” East along the shoreline of Lake Yale 77 feet more or less to intersect the first line described above, containing 0.67 acres more or less.
Commence at the Northwest corner of Section 16, Township 18 South, Range 26 East, thence run South 0°33” West 1333.35 feet to a concrete monument; thence run South 89°27’ East, 1071.66 feet to a pin in a county maintained road (Co. No. 5-7751) for the point of beginning of this tract; thence run South 6°42’30” East, 247.57 feet; thence run North 30°55’59” East, 40.93 feet; thence run South 6°42’30” East 138.36 feet; thence run East 25.17 feet; thence run North 6°42’30” West 350.09 feet; thence run North 89°27’ West 50.40 feet to the point of beginning.
Commence at the Northwest Corner of Section 16, Township 18 South, Range 26 East, thence run South 0°33’ West, 1333.35 feet to a concrete monument; thence run South 89°27’ East, 1071.66 feet to a point in a county maintained road (Co. No. 5-7751); thence run south 6°42’30” East, 1330.80 feet to the point of beginning of this tract; thence continue running South 6°42’30” East, 2.05 feet; thence run South 1°31’09” East 319.51 feet to the Northwest line of the boat ramp and parking area site; thence run North 46°15’50” East 67.52 feet, along said Northwest line to the Northeast corner of said site; thence run North 1°31’09” West 274.37 feet; thence run North 89°26’30” West 50.22 feet to point of beginning.
bids
Clerk Owens submitted written recommendation of the County Engineer with reference to bid on trucks and passenger car for the Mosquito Control, whereupon, on motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, bid of Joe Creamons Chevrolet, Inc. as follows was accepted:
2 – 1965 trucks, no trade-ins $3,896.70
1 – 1965 4-door sedan, with trade-in 1,857.95
Automatic transmission 140.60_____
$5,894.55
county employees
Dr. Hall being present introduced James Paul Milton the new Mosquito Control Director to the members of the Board.
public health
Clerk Owens advised he has discussed with Dr. Hall regarding Mr. Granholm’s water problems at the Springs Bath & Yacht Club and also talked with the Engineer of the State Board of Health. Both parties agree that the water is no potable, therefore, do not feel we can release any of the cash bond to Mr. Granholm. Clerk Owens was instructed to write Mr. Granholm that we must have approval from the State Board of Health that the water is potable before the bond can be released.
At the request of the Chairman and on motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, the Clerk was instructed to write Dr. Hall regarding condition of Lake Enola in Umatilla.
tax assessments
Commr. Theus opened a discussion with reference to the present method of the Tax Assessor in assessing lots in subdivisions as they are filed. Members of the Board concurring, the Chairman instructed the Clerk to request the Tax Assessor to appear at the next regular meeting for further discussion on this subject.
plats
Mr. E. T. Hall presented plat of Rohr’s Addition to Picciola Harbors, a subdivision in Govt. Lot 4, Section 1, Twp. 19 S., Range 24 E. consisting of 26 lots. Attorney Duncan stated the plat meets specifications as far as lots and widths of streets are concerned and there are access roads to the East and West. Title report from Cherry & Booth, Attorneys, shows that title is satisfactory and the subdivision for septic tank type sewage.
Motion was made by Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, that the plat of Rohr’s Addition to Picciola Harbors be approved subject to approval by the Zoning Director.
road and bridge department
Clerk Owens advised the Board in the absence of Commr. Theus and the Chairman, he had authorized the Road Foreman in District No. 1 to rent the pipe and pumps to the State Road Department for relief of high water near Ocala caused by the recent hurricane. On motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, the action of the Clerk in renting the pipe and pumps to the State Road Department was approved and he was authorized to render a bill to them when the equipment is returned.
recess and reassembly
The Board recessed for lunch at 12 o’clock noon and reconvened at 1:00 o’clock P.M. to take up the remaining items of business.
courthouse
Mr. Howell Hopson appeared and advised he has two prices for re-upholstering twenty-four (24) chairs from the Small Claims Office – one from Stewart’s Furniture Repair for $372.24 and one from Flambeau Interiors for $307.20. Motion by Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, that the low price of $307.20 be accepted.
Mr. Hopson stated we had only one bid on furniture to match existing desk in the office of the secretary to the Circuit Judge. Typewriter unit $132.50 plus $19.80 installation charge, and filing cabinet to match desk $232.00. On motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, purchase of this equipment from Flambeau Studios, Inc. was approved.
Mr. Hopson advised he has written the bonding company notifying them of the unpaid accounts due sub-contractors and supplier by the general contractor, Val Rich Construction, Inc. Copy of Mr. Hopson’s letter to the Birmingham Fire Insurance Company showing unpaid accounts in the amount of $24,937.04 was filed.
Clerk Owens submitted letter from the First National Bank of Maitland advising that Flambeau Studios, Inc. have executed a Notice of Assignment of Accounts Receivable in their favor in the amount of $5,822.55. The Clerk was instructed to make this payment to the Bank.
On motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the Chairman was authorized to execute contract for irrigation system on the Courthouse grounds.
Mr. W. B. Clements appeared and presented proposal for pest control service in the Courthouse building. Cost of service $40.00 per month, including the Circuit Judge’s Chambers and Law Library. Motion by Commr. Livingston, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, that the proposal as submitted by Mr. Clements be accepted effective October 1, 1964.
At the request of the Clerk and on motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, the Attorney was instructed to write the courthouse custodian to replace the desk which was especially designed for use by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the Circuit Courtroom, and said desk to remain in the Courtroom as a permanent fixture.
inventory
The Clerk was instructed to advise Mrs. Eastwood, Welfare Director, she will be furnished a desk when the ones in the Courthouse are discarded.
road maintenance – subdivisions
With reference to special assessments for resurfacing roads in Three Lakes Subdivisions, Clerk Owens advised that all costs and expenses incurred on this project must be handled to a conclusion this month. On motion of Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, the Clerk was authorized to issue warrants as follows:
Reimburse J. C. Schlauder $815.50 advance on liens collected
Pay Macasphalt corp. $11,472.57 balance due on contract
Pay Carl E. Duncan, Attorney, $340.00 for legal expense
Transfer $909.74 from Road and Bridge Special Assessment Fund, Bank of Tavares, to Road and Bridge Fund.
zoning
On recommendation of the Zoning Commission, and on motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, a resolution was adopted authorizing change in the zoning Rules and Regulations to the following described tracts of land to the classifications designated after the description:
Lots 1 through 18 of Block 7; also all of Block 4 of Indian Hill Subdivision, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 28, public records of Lake County, Florida
elections – general
Motion by Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, that the Clerks and Inspectors who served in the last primary be appointed to serve on the Election Boards in the General Election, subject to necessary changes. List of Clerks and Inspectors on file.
On motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, the Clerk and Attorney were instructed to prepare ballot for the General Election, also ballot for special election Northwest Lake County Hospital District, as soon as the necessary information is received from the office of the Secretary of State, and the Clerk was authorized to publish same according to the law.
permits – use
Lake County Permit No. 26 to the Florida Telephone Corp. for the construction and maintenance of buried able along a portion of County Road 5-6836 between Leesburg and Eustis was filed.
state agencies
Commr. Theus advised that the Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission is holding a meeting in Ocala on September 25th with reference to Lake Griffin and whatever treatment they decide on will be paid by the Commission and not by the County.
accounts allowed
Clerk Owens submitted request for payment from Fred Kuhlman on the Clermont Health Clinic in the amount of $6,372.00 and advised that we can only pay $4800.00 until we receive reimbursement from the Florida Development Commission. Motion by Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, the Clerk was authorized to issue warrant to Mr. Kuhlman in the amount of $4800.00 and pay balance when money is received from the Florida Development Commission.
On motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, the Civil Defense Director and Don Drake were authorized to attend Florida state Civil Defense Association meeting in Clearwater on September 24th and 25th.
On motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, bill from Howell Hopson, Architect, in the amount of $1,321.12 services for handling furniture and equipment bids was approved for payment.
Motion by Commr. Livingston, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, the following vouchers were approved for payment:
GENERAL FUND - Nos. 1894 - 2125
Mosquito Control – State 2 - Nos. 66 - 74
Fine & Forfeiture - Nos. 188 - 204
Road & Bridge - Nos. 1349 - 1489
Capital Outlay Reserve – Agricultural Bldg. - Nos. 7 - 8
County Buildings - Nos. 19 - 20
Health Clinic - Nos. 5
Bond Interest & Sinking Fund – County Bldgs. -
Special District South Lake Memorial Hospital - Nos. 9
Northeast Lake County Hospital District - Nos. 10
cancellation of warrant
On motion of Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, Clerk Owens was authorized to issue stop payment notice on outstanding warrant #2716, General Revenue Fund, payable to Mr. Foster’s Store, Inc. in the amount of $28.50.
communications
Telegram from the National Assn. of Counties regarding damage sustained by the County during the recent hurricane.
Notice from the General Services Administration advising the old U. S. Post Office in Leesburg has been declared surplus government property and is available for disposal was read and filed.
Copy of letter from Welborn Daniel to Mrs. G. H. Jeffrey regarding delinquent taxes was read and filed.
Letter of appreciation from the City of Mount Dora regarding clearing of ditch in East Town was read and filed.
Notice from the Interim Elections Committee with reference to the Election Code was read and filed.
reports
Report of the Welfare Department for August was filed.
Florida Division of Corrections report regarding Road Prison No. 58 was filed.
There being no further business to bring before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 2:30 o’clock P.M.
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CLERK CHAIRMAN