MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONDAY – june 13, 1966
A regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, was held in the Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse at Tavares, at 10:00 A.M., Monday, June 13, 1966, with the following members present: Chairman Theus, Commrs. Cowart, Dykes, Livingston, and Babb. Also present were Clerk Owens, Attorney Duncan, Engineer Hays, Zoning Director Webb, and Recording Secretary Norma Coven.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman who gave the invocation.
complaints
Mrs. Marguerite Lambert appeared again with reference to conditions at Lake Mack Park and asked if the park could be closed to the general public. Attorney Duncan advised the abutting property owners should get a deed from W. H. Vernor and then have the owners form a non-profit organization. Following a discussion, the Attorney was instructed to make a study of this and advise what procedure the property owners need to follow in order to declare Lake Mack a private park. Letter from Dr. Hall to Mrs. Lambert was filed.
On motion of Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, a resolution was adopted declaring the littering of Lake Mack parks a misdemeanor and punishable by a $100.00 fine.
indigents
On motion of Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the following changes to the present indigent list were approved:
District No. 1 – REDUCE Seaborn Dukes to $8.00
ADD George Dewey Collins - $15.00
District No. 2 – ADD Luereon Anderson - $30.00
ADD Louise Cooper - $30.00
District No. 3 – No change
District No. 4 – No change
District No. 5 – No change
Letter from Mrs. Nellie Worley regarding assistance for her mother was referred to the Welfare Director.
Letter from Mrs. Eastwood to the Jones Nursing Home, Dade City, regarding Rosa Wright was filed.
county agents
County Agent Earl Kelly appeared and introduced Mrs. Edith P. Hankinson. Mr. Kelly advised Mrs. Hankinson is his recommendation to fill the second position of Assistant Home Economics Agent. Motion was made by Commr. Livingston, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, that Mrs. Hankinson be appointed Assistant Home Economics Agent at an annual salary of $3,230 plus travel expense of $900 effective August 1, 1966.
The Board members concurring, Chairman Theus notified Mr. Kelly to contact Commrs. Livingston and Dykes on emergency and important matters when the Chairman cannot be reached.
road closing
Attorney George Hovis presented petition of Harry T. Richart and Marie M. Richart, his wife, and Pierce Groves, Inc. to close certain streets located within the City of Clermont. Proof of publication of Notice of Intention to Vacate Part of Plats and also copy of resolution adopted by the Clermont City Council agreeing to the closing were filed. Whereupon, on motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, a resolution was adopted vacating the lands as described in Exhibits A and B attached to the resolution and returning said lands to acreage.
deeds
Right of Way Agent Dillard presented two deeds for road right of way in Ferndale, whereupon, on motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, deeds conveying the following described properties to Lake County were accepted and ordered recorded upon the public records:
GRANTORS: Clarence E. Harden and Margaret O. Harden, his wife
The East 25 feet of the NE ¼ of the SW ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 34, Township 21 South, Range 26 East. ALSO, commence at the Northwest corner of the NE ¼ of the SW ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 34, Township 21 South, Range 26 East; thence run South 0°14’45” West 19.97 feet; thence run North 81°05’45” East 125.58 feet; thence run North 89°45’15” West 123.98 feet to Point of Beginning.
GRANTORS: Frances H. Shupe and Clifford D. Shupe, her husband
The East 25 feet of the NE ¼ of the SW ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 23, Township 21 South, Range 26 East. ALSO, commence at the Northwest corner of the NE ¼ of the SW ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 34, Township 21 South, Range 26 East; thence run South 0°14’45” West 19.97 feet; thence run North 81°05’45” East 125.58 feet; thence run North 89°45’15” West 123.98 feet to Point of Beginning.
elections
Mrs. Baker, Supervisor of Elections, appeared and requested that the polling place in Precinct No. 2, Altoona, be changed before the General Election. Motion was made by Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, that the polling place in Precinct No. 2 be changed to the Methodist Church and the Clerk was authorized to pay $15.00 to the Church for use as a polling place in future elections.
roads – state
On motion of Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, a resolution was adopted requesting the State Road Department to include in its final budget for the 1966-67 fiscal year the survey and location of a centerline for a four-lane road between the North boundary of the City of Eustis and the South boundary of the City of Umatilla, and the acquisition of the right of way based upon such survey, and that such sums as may be required for said survey be transferred from funds budgeted for proposed road from North Umatilla, commencing with State Road 19 and SR 450, and continuing East to intersect State Road S-439.
Roads – county
Engineer Hays stated with reference to the Fruitland Park road Mrs. Ogden is interested in, Mr. McKee and Mr. Haynes want to know who will clear the road. Chairman Theus advised he will not clear the road but will clay it when the road is cleared.
Commr. Livingston presented a letter from Vernon Cooper and Scott Miller, residents of Eustis Heights, regarding N. Palmetto Circle and advised that this matter has been taken care of.
Clerk Owens submitted a letter from V. Buchta maintaining that County Road #3-2232 encroaches as much as 40 feet on his property. Attorney Duncan advised on May 13, 1966, he advised Mr. Buchta by letter than in accordance with evidence filed with the Board, the road has become prescriptive in nature, and is therefore declared a public road.
hospitals
Mr. Robert Warfield appeared with two representatives from the Bonding Company with reference to the procedure to follow to fund a bond issue of $1,250,000 for improvements to the Waterman Memorial Hospital. Attorney Duncan advised verbal commitments should be secured from the Lake County legislative members that the necessary legislation will be passed during the 1967 session.
On recommendation of the Attorney and on motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, a resolution was adopted to assess one mill for the benefit of the Northeast Lake County Hospital District until all bonds are retired.
Also, on recommendation of the Attorney and on motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, a resolution was adopted consenting to the formation of a non-profit corporation and acceptance of the legal title to the property by the County.
Suits affecting county
Attorney Duncan reported Chancery Case 23,812 filed against the County to keep a gate closed across the Bear Pen Road in Cassia has been dismissed by Court Order dated June 13, 1966. Motion was made by Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, that the Clerk instruct the Sheriff to remove the gate.
Mr. Duncan further advised that the Order gives the Plaintiffs 20 days in which to amend their suit and suggested that mandamus suit be brought by the Board to keep the road open in the future. On motion of Commr. Livingston, seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the Attorney was directed to proceed with the suit.
recess and reassembly
The Board recessed for lunch at 12:00 p.m. and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. to take up the remaining items of business.
State agencies
Chairman Theus presented a letter from the Division of Mental Retardation requesting that a member of the Board be appointed to serve on a Regional Committee to work with the various agencies presently providing services to the retarded. The Board members concurring, Chairman Theus appointed Commr. Babb to serve on this Committee.
Clerk Owens submitted a letter and questionnaire from the Department of Public Welfare regarding the Surplus Commodity Program in the County. The Clerk was instructed to answer same.
Letter from the Florida Industrial Commission together with safety recommendation for the bench grinder in District No. 2 Barn was referred to Commr. Cowart.
Al Rehbaum, Jr. of Mount Dora appeared with reference to the Game Commission continuing with a seining program in Lakes Beauclair and Carlton with cost of same being paid from the balance of the Lake Griffin seining program. Attorney Duncan advised the Special Act specifies Lake Griffin only and authorizes the County to enter into a contract for only eight months. On motion of Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, the Attorney was instructed to contact the State Auditing Department regarding the possibility of continuing the seining program in other lakes.
tax assessment
The Clerk submitted a letter from Baird Mobile Homes of Leesburg, Inc. protesting the amount of tax paid for 1965 personal property. The Clerk was instructed to answer the letter that the procedure used in assessing and collecting taxes is according to the law and no refund can be made.
equalization board
On motion of Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, August 1st was the date set for the Board to sit as a Board of Equalization for the purpose of perfecting, reviewing and equalizing the assessment roll, and the Clerk was authorized to advertise same.
pensions
On motion of Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the Clerk was instructed to certify to the Comptroller’s Office that Mrs. Nonnie Gray is still living and subject to Confederate Pension.
bonds – misc.
Deputy Sheriff bond for Christian Walter Taylor was approved on motion of Commr. Livingston, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried.
County depositories
On motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the following depositories were designated for the 1966-67 fiscal year, and the Clerk was directed to notify the Tax Collector of same:
General Revenue Fund - First State Bank & Trust Co., Eustis
First National Bank, Eustis
First National Bank, Mount Dora
Fine & Forfeiture Fund - Citizens Bank of Clermont, Clermont
Peoples State Bank, Groveland
Road and Bridge Fund - Citizens National Bank, Leesburg
First National Bank, Leesburg
Bank of Mount Dora, Mount Dora
Capital Outlay Reserve Fund
Juvenile Home - Peoples State Bank, Groveland
County Buildings - Umatilla State Bank, Umatilla
County Home - Peoples State Bank, Groveland
Bond Interest & Sinking Fund – Umatilla State Bank, Umatilla
Road & Bridge Special Assessment Fund – Bank of Tavares, Tavares
Special District South Lake Memorial Hospital – Citizens Bank of Clermont, Clermont
Northeast Lake County Hospital District – First State Bank & Trust Co., Eustis
zoning
On recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and on motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, a resolution was adopted amending the Zoning Rules and Regulations as they pertain to the following tracts of land, to the classification designated after each description:
1. That part of Sections 2 and 3 in Tp. 20 S.R. 24 E., lying between the East right of way of Old State Road 33, and the West right of way of U.S. Highway 27, now classified and zoned as R-1 (Residential), be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned to Classification C-2 (Commercial).
2. That part of the NW ¼ of NW ¼ of Sec. 13, Tp. 22 S.R. 24 E. lying Northeast of State Road 565, now classified and zoned as R-1 (Residential), be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned to Classification A (Agriculture).
3. The South 150 feet of the East 250 feet of the S ¼ of Government Lot 1 in Sec. 30, Tp. 17 S.R. 28 E., and begin at the Northeast corner of Government Lot 9 on the Quarter Section Line in Sec. 30, Tp. 17 S.R. 28 E., run thence South 310 feet, thence West 290 feet, thence North 310 feet, thence East 290 feet to the point of beginning, in Lake County, Florida, now classified and zoned as A (Agriculture), be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned to Classification C-2 (Commercial).
salaries and wages
On motion of Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, the Board approved an increase in salary of $50.00 per month for Joan Byrd, Secretary to the Assistant State Attorney, effective June 1, 1966.
Ambulance service
Clerk Owens submitted for approval suggested form for Herndon Ambulance Service, Inc. to use in billing the County for ambulance service. Bill from Herndon in the amount of $195.00 was discussed, the form was approved and the Clerk was instructed to notify Herndon when the bill has been submitted on the correct form and approved by the Sheriff, same will be approved for payment.
On motion of Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, the Attorney and Clerk were authorized to go to Tallahassee to confer with the Attorney General’s Office with reference to the legality of the County paying for ambulance service for anyone other than indigents.
Accounts allowed
On motion of Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, a resolution was adopted approving the purchase of two 20 foot lengths of asphalt coated culvert, 120 inches in diameter at a total cost of $1,597.44, same being declared an emergency measure as a result of the collapsing of a bridge over the Tracy Canal in District No. 5.
On motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, On Paving Company was authorized to pave the road in front of the Mount Dora Nursing Home at a total cost of $975.00.
Request of Commr. Babb to travel to Sarasota to a Directors and Officers meeting of the State Association of County Commissioners on June 25 and 26 was approved on motion of Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried.
On motion of Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, request from the Lake County Chamber of Commerce for $2,500 allocation for current budget year was approved.
Request from Waterman Memorial Hospital for $25,000 was approved on motion of Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried.
On motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, expenses of H. G. Drake, Assistant Civil Defense Director, to attend Civil Defense conference in Myrtle Beach, S.C. on July 6-10 were approved.
On motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the following vouchers were approved for payment:
General Revenue Fund - Nos. 1537-1764
Mosquito Control-State II - 33A-36
Fine & Forfeiture Fund - 156A-174
Road and Bridge Fund - 936A-1076
Northeast Lake County Hospital District - 10
communications
Letter from the Eustis Kiwanis Club regarding additional facilities on Lake Eustis north of the Kiwanis Beach was referred to Commr. Babb.
reports
The following monthly reports were filed:
County Agents
Welfare Director
minutes
On motion of Commr. Livingston, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the minutes of the regular meetings held on May 2 and May 9 were approved as submitted.
There being no further business to bring before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 2:30 P.M.
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CLERK CHAIRMAN