MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONDAY – october 11, 1965
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session in the Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse at Tavares on Monday, October 11, 1965 at 10:00 o’clock A.M. with the following present: Chairman Livingston, Commrs. Theus, Cowart, Dykes, and Babb; Clerk Owens, Attorney Duncan, Engineer Hays and Zoning Director Webb.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman and the invocation was given by Mr. Theus.
Bids
It now being ten o’clock, the time advertised to receive bids for the construction office building for the Engineering and Zoning Department, the Chairman directed the Clerk to open the bids and Architect Jack Jones to tabulate same, whereupon, the Architect reported receiving bids from the following:
I.L.D. Construction Co., Inc.
Fred Kuhlman, Inc.
McCall-Charles Construction Co., Inc.
Fred Morrison Construction Co.
Plietchwait Construction Co., Inc.
George Sparrow Building Contractor
Spikes Builders
Stills & Varnm
Su-Jak Enterprises, Inc.
Thompson Brothers Construction Co.
On motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the low bid of Fred Kuhlman, Inc. in the amount of $63,940.00 was accepted. Bids on file in the Clerk’s office.
It now being the time advertised to receive bids for resurfacing Duda Road, the Chairman directed the Clerk to open the bids and the Engineer to tabulate same, whereupon, the Engineer reported receiving bids from the following:
Basic Asphalt Corp. 53¢ per sq. yd.
Lindsley Paving Co. 92¢ per sq. yd.
On motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, the low bid of Basic Asphalt Corp. was accepted.
It now being the time advertised to receive bids on two section barge for the Mosquito Control, the Chairman directed the Clerk to open the bids and the Mosquito Control Director to tabulate same, whereupon, Mr. Milton reported receiving bids from the following:
Indian River Mosquito Control
Olson Corp.
Tucker’s Heavy Equipment Co.
On motion of Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, the bids were referred to the Mosquito Control Director and Engineer for study and recommendation to the Board.
Indigents
On motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the following changes were made to the present indigent list:
DISTRICT NO. 1 – ADD Seaborne Dukes $40.00
DISTRICT NO. 2 – DELETE J. L. Mooney $30.00
DELETE Helen Trowell $20.00
DISTRICT NO. 3 – DELETE Mary Harrell $15.00
DISTRICT NO. 4 – No change
DISTRICT NO. 5 – DELETE Jane Castle $40.00
DELETE Rosa Wright $40.00
Elections – special
Mr. Ed Mitenius, representing a large delegation of mobile home owners who were also present, spoke in support of Constitutional Amendment No. 5 which will appear on the ballot in the Special Election on November 2 and requested the Board to rescind its action of October 4 opposing the amendment and adopt a resolution supporting the Amendment.
Mr. Mitenius introduced Mr. Gilbert Waters, Sarasota, of the Mobil Homes Mfg. Chapter of FMA, who cited several advantages of mobile home parks in communities. Mr. Mitenius said there are 1788 mobile homes in rental parks in the County and many more on rented lots or non-resident lots. Of the 1788 mobile homes, $16.17 per trailer is realized by the County as revenue.
Commr. Theus stated, “This is something for the voters to decide and see no reason why a lowly commission should indulge itself in this kind of a problem.”
Commr. Theus moved that the resolution adopted on October 4, 1965 pertaining to the Constitutional Amendment No. 5 be rescinded and this Board not cloud the issue any further. The motion was seconded by Commr. Dykes and unanimously carried.
State agencies
Mr. Ed Zagar of the Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission appeared and requested the county’s aid in removing and disposing of fish removed from Lake Griffin after the rotenone application on October 27. On motion of Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, the Engineer was instructed to work with Mr. Zagar and the District foremen on this and distribute the work and equipment and equally as possible.
Lake county development commission
Mr. George Daugherty and Mr. Al Rehbaum, Jr. appeared and requested each Commissioner to appoint a representative to serve as a Board of Directors for the Development Commission. Said appointments being as follows and the Clerk was directed to inform these gentlemen of their appointment:
District No. 1 – H. W. (Bill) Hall
2 – Arthur E. Roberts
3 – George Daugherty
4 – Al Rehbaum, Jr.
5 – F. L. Carpenter
Mr. Daugherty advised that R. C. Oberdahn, Executive Secretary, is now under $10,000 bond with the American Fire & Casualty Company. Mr. Daugherty gave the Commission’s recommendation for receiving operational payments from the Board as follows:
$5,000 on October 15, 1965
$2,500 monthly from November 15, 1965 through July 15th, 1966
$2,160 on August 15, 1966
A financial statement will be furnished monthly and an outside audit will be made semiannually. Attorney Duncan was instructed to review the law and advise if the above recommendation for funds is according to the act. If in order, the Clerk was authorized to issue warrants accordingly.
Courthouse
Mr. Ralph Cleland was present and reported he has received two proposals for landscaping the grounds of the Courthouse Annex as follows:
Johnson & Smith - $492.00
Florida Nursery - $981.00
On motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the proposal from Johnson & Smith was accepted.
Clerk Owens advised the Law Library Board is requesting that a key to the Courthouse be furnished for use by attorneys desiring access to the Law Library after the Courthouse is closed. The Clerk was instructed to discuss this with the Sheriff and if he is willing to accept the key for this purpose, that same be furnished him and the attorney can secure the key from the Sheriff’s Office.
The Clerk was instructed to write to Porter Smith and Elmer Sperry advising the houses they purchased from the County located on Irma Street in Tavares must be removed and the land cleared by October 31, 1965.
deeds
On recommendation of the Engineer and on motion of Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, deeds covering the following described properties were accepted and ordered recorded upon the public records:
GRANTORS: Thomas J. Williamson and Myrtice I. Williamson, his wife
A TWENTY FOOT SQUARE IN THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF:
The N ½ of the NE ¼ of the SE ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 25, Twp. 19 S., Range 27 E.
GRANTOR: Douglas R. Igou, as Trustee of Igou Groves Trust
Commence at the W ¼ corner of Section 29, Township 18 South, Range 26 East, thence run North 89o54’ East, 1318.3 feet to point of beginning; thence continue running North 89o54’ East; 2,553.31 feet; thence run South 37o49’30” East 152.44 feet; thence run South 0o29’ East 1133.22 feet; thence run South 89o31’ West 25.00 feet; thence run North 0o29’ West 1,083.55 feet; thence run North 37o49’30” West 183.83 feet; thence run South 89o54’ 427.73; thence run South 88o28’ West 200.06 feet; thence run South 89o54’ West 500 feet; thence run 81o34’ West 101.12 feet; thence run South 89o54’ West 1,200.00 feet; thence run North 79o42’ West 83.06 feet to P.O.B. in the S ½ of Section 29, Township 18 South, Range 26 East.
GRANTOR: BELLE BUCHANAN, a widow
Commence at the West Quarter Corner of Section 29, Township 18 South, Range 26 East, thence run North 89o54’ East 590.3 feet to the point of beginning thence continue running North 89o54’ East 68.85 feet; thence run South 82o44’ West 69.39 feet; thence run North 0o19’ West 8.65 feet to the point of beginning, in the Southwest Quarter of Section 29, Township 18 South, Range 26 East.
GRANTOR: R. V. BOWRON and wife, ESTER E. BOWRON
Commence at the West Quarter corner of Section 29, Township 18 South, Range 26 East, thence run North 89o54’ East 659.15 feet; thence run North 0o19’ West, 50.00 feet; thence run South 82o44’ West 160.40 feet; thence run South 89o54’ West 500.00 feet; thence run South 0o17’ Weast 30.00 feet to the point of beginning, in the Northwest Quarter of Section 29, Township 18 South, Range 26 East.
GRANTOR: LITTLETON STEPHENS and wife KATHLEEN STEPHENS
Commence at the West Quarter Corner of Section 29, Township 18 South, Range 26 East, thence run North 89o54’ West 2,214.03 feet to point of beginning, thence continue running North 89o54’ West 524.07 feet; thence run North 38o05 East 25.44 feet; thence run South 89o54’ West 53.83 feet; thence run North 81o34’ West 101.12 feet; thence run South 89o54’ West 357.53 feet; thence run South 39o00’ West 45.10 feet to the point of beginning, in the North Half of Section 29, Township 18 South, Range 26 E.
GRANTOR: MYRTICE W. OSBORNE and husband, CHARLES Z. OSBORNE
Commence at the West ¼ corner of Section 29, Township 18 South, Range 26 East, thence run North 89o54’ East 590.3 feet; thence run South 0o19’ East 8.65 feet; thence run South 82o44’ West 91.01 feet; thence run South 89o54’ West 500.00 feet; thence run North 0o17’ West 20.00 feet to point of beginning, in the Southwest Quarter of Section 29, Township 19 South, Range 26 East.
Bids
On motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, the Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids for trucks for Districts 3 and 5, to be received November 1st.
Recess and reassembly
The Board recessed for lunch at twelve o’clock noon and reconvened at 1:30 o’clock P.M. to take up the remaining items of business.
Roads – state
Mr. Harry Hodges of Hodges Equipment Company appeared and complained of the danger resulting from the crossover on State Road 25 south of his business and requested that an additional crossover be constructed at Station 682 approximately. On motion of Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, a resolution was adopted requesting the State Road Department to construct a crossover in the interest of safety in travel at approximately Station 682 on State Road 25 South of Leesburg.
Roads - county
Petition signed by property owners in Postal Colony Subdivision was submitted requesting that County Roads 3-0539 and 3-0533 be connected by extending Road 3-0539 in a westerly direction to connect with Road 3-0533. Commr. Dykes asked that this matter be held in abeyance until he can view the property in question with the Engineer.
Outdoor recreational facilities
Zoning Director Webb showed a map he is sending to the Recreational Council which designates locations of public boat ramps and county and state owned recreational areas. Also, Information Report #3 which includes a compilation of recreational areas and facilities in the County.
Zoning
The Zoning Director submitted applications for changes in zoning which have been approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission, whereupon, on motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, a resolution was adopted amending the following described tracts of land do the classifications designated after each description:
1. The North 232 feet of the West ½ of the Southwest ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of the Northeast ¼; The South 151.5 feet of the West 332.25 feet of the Northwest ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of the Northeast ¼; All in Section 14, Township 20 South, Range 24 East, in Lake County, Florida; now classified and zoned as R-1 (Residential), be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned to Classification A (Agriculture).
2. Northwest ¼ of Southwest ¼ of Section 11, Township 18 South, Range 26 East, in Lake County, Florida; now classified and zoned as R-1-A (Residential), be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned to Classification A (Agriculture).
3. The East 77.96 feet of the North ½ of Lot 1 of Umatilla Turpentine Company Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 10, Page 32, public records of Lake County, Florida; now classified and zoned as R-1 (Residential), be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned to Classification C-1 (Commercial).
4. The South ½ of the Northeast ¼ of the Southeast ¼, North U.S. Highway 27, West of State Highway 459 (now State Road 19), and the West ¾ of the North ½ of the Northeast ¼ of the Southeast ¼; All in Section 21, Township 21 South, Range 25 East, in Lake County, Florida; LESS AND EXCEPT that portion thereof previously conveyed by instruments recorded in Official Record Book 266, Page 990, and Official Record Book 255, Page 385, public records of Lake County, Florida; now classified and zoned as R-1-A (Residential), be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned to Classification C-2 (Commercial).
5. Skycrest Subdivision as recorded in Plat Book 12, Page 72, public records of Lake County, Florida; now classified and zoned as R-1-A (Residential), be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned to Classification R-1, with Mobile Home Special Exception.
On recommendation of the Zoning Director, the Attorney was instructed to contact Edward Holmes with reference to zoning violation of securing permit for placing mobile home.
appointments
Clerk Owens submitted letter from Governor Burns advising of the following appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals:
Glenn L. Brown, Mount Dora (reappointed)
Emil Yde, Leesburg (reappointed)
Fred L. Wolfe, Clermont (reappointed)
J. S. Allen, Jr., Umatilla, succeeding W. D. Collins, resigned
K. F. Clay, Groveland, succeeding John S. Arnold, resigned
roads – state
The Clerk presented notice from the State Road Department that bids will be received on October 26, 1965 on Job No. 11506-3603, Citrus Avenue in Eustis between Bay and Grove Street and Job No. 11640-3607, in Leesburg on Sumter Street between SR 25 and Dixie Avenue, and on Dixie Ave. between SR 25 and Euclid Avenue.
bonds
On motion of Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, Bond for Carrying Firearms for Herman E. L. Brainard was approved.
e. central florida regional planning council
Minutes of regular meeting held on September 21 in Orlando were filed and copy distributed to each Board member.
Tax assessor
Affidavits of R. G. Cassady, Tax Assessor, certifying the intangible personal property assessment roll and real and tangible personal property were approved and signed by the members on motion of Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, and the Clerk was instructed to record the warrant to the Tax Collector in the minutes of this meeting as follows:
TO PAUL H. REED, TAX COLLECTOR OF THE COUNTY OF LAKE
You are hereby commanded to collect out of the real estate and personal property, and from each of the persons and corporations named in the annexed roll, the taxes set down in each roll opposite each name, corporation or parcel of land therein described, and in case taxes so imposed are not paid at the time prescribed by law, you are to collect the same by levy and sale of the goods and chattels, lands and tenements so assessed, or of the person or corporation so taxed, and you are to pay to the legally qualified Depository all sums collected for County Taxes, district school taxes and other special taxes; and you are further required to make all collections on or before the first Monday in April; and on or before the first Monday in July you will make a final report to and settlement with the Comptroller and County Commissioners.
Given under my hand and seal this the 6th day of October in the year A.D. 1965.
/s/ R. G. Cassady
Assessor of Taxes Lake County
Civil defense
Memorandum to Mayors and Civil Defense Directors of Municipalities and Information Bulletin No. 4-65 were filed and copies distributed to each member.
Meetings
The Clerk reported there will be a meeting of the Alexander Springs Association in the Chamber of Commerce Building on Wednesday, October 13th at 1:30 P.M. and the Chairman, Clerk and Attorney are requested to be present. Chairman Livingston said this is the day he is to attend meeting in Titusville and requested Mr. Dykes to be present in his place. Mr. Dykes said he would attend.
Clerk Owens read invitation from the Independent Insurance Agents of Leesburg to the County Officials to attend informal coffee at the Civic Center Wednesday, October 20th, from 10 to 11:30 A.M. honoring Mr. Broward Williams, State Treasurer and Insurance Commissioner.
Checks received
On motion of Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, check in the amount of $28.00 from Mrs. R. L. Ogden, reimbursement for materials used on Blue Gill Drive, was accepted and the Clerk was directed to deposit same to the Road and Bridge Fund.
Check from Bishop Broomfield in the amount of $38.60 reimbursement for pipe was accepted on motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, and the Clerk was directed to deposit same to the Road and Bridge Fund.
Check from Lawyers Title Insurance Company in the amount of $50.00 was accepted on motion of Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, and the Clerk was directed to deposit same to the General Fund.
Report from the Clerk of Circuit Court showing refund of $1,034.00 from advance to pay State Trial Witnesses approved and accepted on motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried.
Accounts Allowed
On motion of Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, expenses of the Zoning Director to attend E. Central Florida Regional Planning Council meeting in Titusville on October 13 were approved and Mr. Webb was authorized to attend these meetings in the future and expenses to be reimbursed by the Board.
Request of the Zoning Director for a $25.00 petty cash fund approved on motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Babb and carried.
On motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, the Clerk of the Small Claims Court was authorized to secure prices on necessary filing cabinets for her office.
On motion of Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, request from South Lake Memorial Hospital in the amount of $2,018.88 was approved.
Request of Alan Hamlin, Court reporter, in the amount of $30.90 for transcript in the investigation of Schaefer, Witcomb and Taylor was approved on motion of Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried.
On motion of Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the County Agent was authorized to begin frost warning teletype service at the Agriculture Center effective November first.
On motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the Clerk was authorized to order two voltage regulators from Hammond Electronics to be used on the microfilm equipment for $77.00 and $49.00.
Request of Fred Kuhlman, Contractor, on Courthouse Annex Addition in the amount of $4,764.00 was approved on motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Dykes, and the Clerk was instructed to issue warrant accordingly.
On motion of Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, the Clerk was instructed to pay Leesburg Transfer & Storage $1.65 per machine per month storage for 25 additional voting machines.
On motion of Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the Clerk was authorized to pay the freight on fifteen (15) new voting machines in the amount of $722 from the 1965-66 budget.
On motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, the following vouchers were approved for payment:
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General Revenue Fund |
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Voucher Nos. |
2338 – 2551 |
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State 2 – Mosquito Control |
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69 – 72 |
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Road and Bridge Fund |
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1434 – 1590 |
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Fine and Forfeiture Fund |
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233 – 249 |
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Capital Outlay Reserve – |
County Buildings |
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31 |
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Health Clinic |
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8 |
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South Lake Memorial Hospital |
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8 – 9 |
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Bond Interest & Sinking Fund – |
County Buildings |
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4 |
Communications
Letter from the National Assn. of Counties regarding assistance under the “701” program was filed and copy of same sent to the Zoning Director.
Letter from Manatee County Welfare Department requesting that this County’s Welfare Director attend meeting to be in West Palm Beach in March 1966 was filed. No action taken.
Reports
Following reports for the month of September were filed:
Fine & Forfeiture from the County Judge
County Agents
Report of Lake County Health Department funds from July 1, 1964 through June 30, 1965 was filed.
There being no further business to bring before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 3:00 o’clock P.M.
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CLERK CHAIRMAN