MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONDAY – March 13, 1967
A regular meeting of the Board County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, was held in the Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse, in Tavares, Florida at 10:00 o’clock A.M. Monday, March 13, 1967, with the following members present: Chairman Dykes, Commrs. Theus, Cowart, Livingston and Babb. Also present were County Attorney Duncan, County Engineer Hays, Zoning Direction Webb, Clerk Owens, and Deputy Clerk Norma Coven.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman and the invocation was given by Mr. Hays.
Bids
It being the time advertised to receive bids for one microfilm processor, the Chairman directed the Clerk to open and tabulate the same; whereupon, the Clerk reported receiving the following bid:
Eastman Kodak Company $3,030.00
Thermostatic Mixing Valve $182.50
On motion of Comm. Theus, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, action on the bid was deferred until the Clerk has time to check the specifications.
Later in the day, on motion of Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, bid from Eastman Kodak Company in the amount of $3,212.50 was accepted as being the best and lowest bid.
Indigents
On motion of Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, the following changes were approved to the present indigent list:
District Nos. 1, 4 and 5 – No Change
District No. 2 – CANCEL Hattie Dayton - $58.00
District No. 3 – Jack Dykes - $20.00
Road maintenance – subdivision
Wm. E. Lee, Attorney, appeared representing James R. Bird, Jr. property owner in Clermont Shores Subdivision and presented map showing there is no access across a street in the Subdivision known as Thompson Place to the canal which intersects said street. On motion of Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, the Board adopted a resolution authorizing the property owners of Lots 2, 3, and 4, Thompson Place in Clermont Shores First Addition, to improve the surface of said street for accessibility by:
1. Repairing and reconstructing the bridge across the canal which intersects said street, or
2. Install in said canal a culvert not less than 18 inches in diameter, and by filling this street over said culvert to the street level.
Road maintenance
The Engineer advised Marion County has not paid its share for road maintenance of Marion County roads and the Attorney was directed to contact the Marion County Attorney regarding same.
Roads – county
Addendum No. 2 to the Road Policy was approved as submitted by the Engineer on motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Babb and unanimously carried, and same is hereby attached and made a part of these minutes: SEE PAGE NO. 617.
Engineer Hays presented letter from Philip Berkovitz stating he is willing to give the County an 80’ easement for road right of way across the East half of Section 13, Twp. 19, Range 25. The Engineer was instructed to prepare the proper instrument.
On recommendation of the Engineer and on motion of Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, Road #2-3212 – South of SR 25, is added to the County Road System.
Roads – state
The Engineer advised the State Road Department will not erect a retaining wall on Clyde Ransick’s property on SR 19 in Eustis and pay the cost from secondary funds. In motion of Commr. Livingston, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the Engineer was instructed to obtain estimates and construct the wall if the cost does not exceed $400.00.
On motion of Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the Attorney was instructed to prepare temporary easements allowing the County to move private fences along SR 48 during the road construction.
Road closings
It now being the time advertised to hold a public hearing to consider a petition to close a portion of street in Yalaha, and no one appearing to object to the closing, a motion was made by Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, that the Board adopt a resolution closing the following described street:
That portion of Orange Avenue lying North of the Northerly line of Edgewater Street as shown by the Map of Yalaha, appearing in the public records of Sumter County, Florida, in Plat Book 1, Page 4, and extending North to Lake Harris (Edgewater Street as shown by said Plat is 50 feet wide measured North from Blocks 1 and 2).
Roads – state
Clerk Owens submitted letter from the State Road Department approving the detour for northbound lane of SR 19 through the City of Eustis during the Lake County Fair.
Clerk Owens presented request from the State Road Department for title search on Job 11001-2501, SR 500-A, Leesburg North-South connector. Motion by Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, the Clerk was directed to forward the search to the abstract company.
The Clerk informed the Board the State Road Department advised the purchase of right of way for the urban highway program in cities up to 50,000 population is paid entirely by the County. In cities over 50,000 population, the cost is paid on a 50/50 basis.
Mayor Williams of Eustis was present and requested the Board include in the primary requests for 1967-68 the construction of a full cloverleaf at the intersection of SR 19 with SR 500 South of Eustis. On motion of Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, a resolution was adopted requesting the State Road Department to add this construction to the primary road requests presented to the State Road Department on March 7, 1967.
Municipal corporations
Tom Spotswoods, member of the Howey Council, appeared and requested assistance from the County for clay for the town streets. Chairman Dykes advised him this matter has been brought to the attention of the Board previously and the County Attorney is in the process of preparing agreement.
Public health
On recommendation of the Mosquito Control Director and on motion of Commr. Livingston, seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, a resolution was adopted establishing Dumping Rules and Regulations for the use of the Lady Lake Landfill effective March 15, 1967. Request from Mosquito Control for No Dumping Signs at the site of the old Groveland dump was denied due to the fact this is private owned property, and the Director was instructed to request the signs from the owner.
Mr. Milton presented request from Suburban Refuse Service to dump refuse collected from Marion and Sumter Counties at the Lady Lake Landfill for a consideration of $50.00 per month. Mr. Milton objected to this proposal for the reason the Landfill is already about one-half filled and this will only shorten the lifespan of the landfill. The Attorney advised the County cannot enter into a contract of this type.
David J. Tanner, Manager of Refuse Service, appeared later in the day and the Chairman conveyed the above to him.
Maps & Plats
Attorney Duncan asked for action on petition of H. A. Getford, Jr. and Carolyn Getford to vacate a portion of Eustis Meadows. The Clerk announced the petition has been returned to Attorney Aulls to secure affidavit that all taxes have been paid and deed for right of way. Motion was made by Commr. Livingston, seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, that the Board adopt a resolution to vacate the portion of Eustis Meadows described in the petition, subject to deed for right of way and an agreement between the County and owner relative to fences to protect cattle.
Resolutions not classified elsewhere
On motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, a resolution was adopted expressing the Board’s sorrow in the death of Mrs. Clara B. French.
Laws and legislature
The Board members concurring, the Chairman instructed the Attorney to prepare proposed legislation to create a Water Pollution Board in conjunction with Orange and other counties.
Minutes
On motion of Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, minutes of the regular meetings held February 6 and 13th and special meetings held February 20th and 24th were approved as submitted.
State road department
Clerk Owens advised the State Road Department has notified the Board the status of the 5th and 6th cent gas tax has been revised and the total amount budgeted for 1967-68 has been reduced $136,034.00.
Copy of the status of the Secondary Fund and Bond Fund was filed and copy distributed to each member.
Deeds
On motion of Commr. Livingston, seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, permanent easement from Richard L. Dufour and June F. Dufour, conveying the following described property to Lake County for drainage purposes, was accepted and same was ordered recorded upon the public records:
Commence at the Southwest corner of Lot 1, Dora Park Estates, as recorded in Plat Book 15, Page 31, Public Records of Lake County, Florida, thence run South 87o00’40” West 100.78 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence run South 3o37’ West 105.00 feet ± to the waters of Lake Dora; begin again at the Point of Beginning, thence run South 87o00’40” West 10.07 feet; thence run South 3o37’ West 105.00 feet ± to the waters of Lake Dora; thence run Easterly along the waters of Lake Dora 10.07 feet +/- to intersect the first described line above.
Inventory
On recommendation of the Engineer and on motion of Commr. Livingston, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, a resolution was adopted declaring Case Tractor, Inventory No. 1064, was unusable and obsolete and same shall be used for repair parts to other tractors.
Elections – special
Certificate of the Board of Canvassers for the Special Frist Primary Election held February 28, 1967 was filed with the Board.
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.
Hospitals
Action of the Chairman and Clerk in approving petition to the Southwest Florida Tuberculosis Hospital for Thomas Huffman Spencer was approved on motion of Commr. Livingston, seconded by Commr. Babb and carried.
Licenses and permits
Bonds for carrying firearms for the following were approved on motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried:
L. L. Brown
Allan T. Davis, Jr.
County property
Clerk Owens advised R. B. Bass of Mount Dora is interested in purchasing Lot 16, Unser Subdivision, Mount Dora. The Chairman instructed the Clerk to request Mr. bass to submit a firm price for the Board’s consideration.
zoning
Mr. D. B. Penn appeared with reference to his application for rezoning from R-1 to R-3 Mobile Home Subdivision which has been denied by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion was made by Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, that the application be reconsidered by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
On recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and on motion of Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, the Board adopted a resolution altering and amending the Zoning Rules and Regulations as they pertain to the following tracts of land to the Classification designated after each description:
1. Begin at the Northwesterly right angle corner of Lot 2 of Block 32 of Silver Lake Estates according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 5, pages 1 and 2 of the Public Records of Lake County, Florida. Run South 0o31’30” West 398.6 feet for Point of Beginning; run thence North 66o31’30” West 124 feet, thence Northeasterly to a point 108 feet South 23o28’30” East of Point A; run thence North 23o28’30” West to Point A. SUBJECT TO right of way for public road now in existence along Westerly 30 feet thereof;
now classified and zoned as R-1-A (Residential), be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned to Classification A (Agriculture).
2. The Southwest ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of Section 35, Township 18 South, Range 24 East; the East ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 34, Township 18 South, Range 24 East; and the Northwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 2, Township 19 South, Range 24 East;
now classified and zoned as R-1-A (Residential), be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned to classification R-3 (Residential).
3. From the Southwest corner of Gov. Lot 4 in Section 1, Township 19 South, Range 24 East, run North 848.5 feet, thence East for a distance of 1271.9 feet for a Point of Beginning; run thence South 150 feet; thence South 79o07’ East to lake; begin again at POB and run West 180 feet, North 159.29 feet, East 334.6 feet, South 99.2 feet, East to lake and Southerly along lake to intersect first line;
now classified and zoned as R-1-A (Residential), be and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned to Classification R-2 (Residential).
Planning and zoning
The Zoning Director said Lake County and its municipalities need to consider forming a Lake County area planning council.
Petitions
A group of citizens of Sylvan Shore Subdivision appeared with Vern Freeman as spokesman who presented petition to pave the East and West streets and Gertrude Place in the Subdivision under the Special Act 63-1505. The Board members concurring, the Chairman confirmed the Board’s previous commitment that the County will pave the North-South streets in the subdivision if the petition meets the requirements.
Robert E. Travers was present and objected to the petition.
On recommendation of the Attorney, the petition was referred to the Engineer to determine if the petition meets the requirements of the Special Act.
Bids
On recommendation of the Engineer and on motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the Clerk was authorized to advertise bids for one new Industrial Tractor to be received April 10, 1967.
County employees
On recommendation of the Engineer and on motion of Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, two county Road and Bridge employees were allowed to serve as pallbearers at the funeral of a former county employee without the time being deducted from their sick leave.
Accounts allowed
On motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the Mosquito Control Director was authorized to have a 4” well drilled at the Lady Lake Landfill.
Motion was made by Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, to pay Lake County Development Commission $2,500.00, reimbursement of expenses.
On motion of Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, payment to the Soil Conservation Service in the sum of $2,385.37 was approved.
Expenses were approved for the Clerk, Doris Babb and Norma Coven to attend County Finance Officers Conference at Cocoa Beach on March 22-25, on motion of Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Babb and carried.
On motion made by Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, the following vouchers were approved for payment:
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General Revenue Fund |
Voucher Nos. |
859-1057 |
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Mosquito Control – State I |
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15-18 |
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Mosquito Control – State II |
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17-21 |
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Fine and Forfeiture Fund |
|
84-99 |
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Road and Bridge Fund |
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310-380 |
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Bond Interest & Sinking Fund |
|
- |
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South Lake Memorial Hospital |
|
5 |
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Northeast Lake County Hospital |
|
5 |
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Northwest Lake County Hospital |
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6 |
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Capital Outlay Reserve |
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- |
Transfer of funds
On request of the Zoning Director and on motion of Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, the Board approved transfer of %1,500.00 from Item 676-13, Contract Services – Planning Expense to Item 676-18 – Clerical Help for additional help in the Planning, Zoning and Building Department.
Checks received
Check in the sum of $273.44 from the Clerk of the Court, unclaimed monies due owners of land sold on applications for tax deeds, was accepted on motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Babb and carried.
Communications
Copy of letter from the State Board of Health relative to the City of Leesburg was filed.
Reports
The following monthly reports were filed:
County Agents and Assistants for January and February
Welfare Director
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