MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONDAY – may 1, 1967
The Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, convened in regular session in the Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse in Tavares, Florida, on Monday, May 1, 1967 at 10:00 o’clock a.m. with the following members present: Chairman. Dykes, Commrs. Theus, Cowart, Livingston and Babb. Also present were County Attorney Duncan, County Engineer Hays, Zoning Director Webb, Clerk Owens, and Deputy Clerk Norma Coven.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, and the invocation was given by Mr. Webb.
roads – county
Mr. George Woods of Tavares appeared with further reference to spoil from the drainage ditch piled on his property along Wolfe Branch Road (Old Mt. Dora-Sorrento Road). Mr. Woods requests to enter private property. A motion was made by Commr. Livingston, seconded by Commr. Babb and carried that a culvert be installed in the ditch to give Mr. Woods access to his property.
right of way – roads
Mr. Warren E. Peake of Eustis Heights appeared and presented a petition requesting the right of way of N. Palmetto Circle be cleared to a width of 40 feet. On a motion by Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, the Attorney was instructed to notify the owners of the citrus trees to have same removed within 90 days, or the County will take steps to have the trees removed.
maps and plats
Mr. E. T. Hall appeared and presented the plat of Spring Bath & Yacht Club, Unit #5, owners Blue Springs, Inc. Attorney Duncan advised the title binder issued by Lawyers Title Insurance Corp. T-13434, B965553, issued July 21, 1966 does not show the present owners. Mr. Hall said he can secure the title policy or opinion on this today. Mr. Duncan said the road is of sufficient width and connects the platted street. A letter from the County Engineer recommending the use of septic tank type sewage disposal and advising no street markers have been erected, and lots 10, 11 and 12 have no dimensions shown. The plat was accepted and approved for record subject to the title policy and approval of the Attorney.
Later in the day, Lawyers Title Insurance Co. Policy #V405321 dated August 2, 1966 was presented together with the written opinion from Inland Abstract and partial release of mortgage satisfying the mortgage to the Citizens National Bank of Leesburg.
Mr. Hall presented a plat of Oakville, owners Paul and Sybil M. McDonald and a letter from Attorney Christopher certifying the title to be in the name of the owners. Attorney Duncan advised this is not sufficient evidence of clear title. A letter from the County Engineer recommending the use of septic tank type sewage disposal and advising that no street markers have been erected nor have the streets been improved. On a motion by Commr. Livingston, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the plat was approved subject to sufficient evidence of title as approved by the Attorney.
Later, Mr. Hall presented a letter from Mr. Christopher certifying he had examined the chain of title to the property and that Paul and Sybil M. McDonald are the owners in fee simple with no clouds upon the title.
Mr. Hall presented the plat of E. Lake Harris Estates, 5th Addition, owners Beverly Grizzard and Dora Lee Grizzard. Attorney Duncan advised title opinion from Inland Abstract and Title Company shows the mortgage to the Bank of Tavares has been partially satisfied, releasing the streets and canals. The streets are of sufficient width and connect with Connecticut Avenue in Astatula. The Zoning Director advised the part of the plat lying within the County is acceptable to the Planning and Zoning Commission. A letter from the County Engineer recommending the use of septic tank type sewage disposal and advising no street markers have been erected, and the streets are not completed and access street (Orange Blossom Drive) is not shown on the plat. On a motion by Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, the plat was accepted and approved for record.
Mr. Hall presented the plat of Holiday Haven Campsites, Inc. Attorney Duncan advised the plat is not acceptable until the corrected deed from Forney Horton and his wife to the corporation is recorded. The streets are acceptable and connect with the access road. Letter from the County Engineer recommending septic tank type sewage disposal and that no street markers have been erected, the streets are incomplete and the access road to SR 40 is not shown on unit one. On a motion by Commr. Livingston, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, the plat was approved and accepted for record upon presentation of acceptable evidence of title.
committees
Earl Kelly appeared and recommended that four members be added to the agricultural sub-committee working with the E. Central Florida Regional Planning Council and that the appointments of the present four members and four new members continue through December 31, 1968. Mr. Kelly also recommended that the sub-committee serve as an official agricultural advisory committee to the Planning and Zoning Commission. On a motion by Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, Mr. Kelly’s recommendations were approved and the following persons were appointed to serve with the present committee: Frank Bouis, Joe Roberts, Glenn Brown, and Bruce Ogden.
inventory
On the recommendation of Mr. Kelly and on a motion by Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, the Board declared the old piano at the Agricultural Center to be obsolete and of no value and that same be sold for $1.00.
complaints
Mrs. Louise McGrath of Sylvan Shores appeared and complained of residents in the subdivision burning trash, stating this is a fire hazard as well as a health hazard. On the recommendation of the Attorney, the Board instructed Mrs. McGrath to register her complaint with the Health Dept.
Mr. Livingston stated it has been called to his attention that the burning has been on the asphalt-surfaced County road and requested the Engineer to check into this.
Clerk Owens presented a letter from Robert E. Pierce submitting the claim of Franklyn G. Ramsey for damages in the amount of $17,054.81 resulting from fire escaping from a County dump in November 1966. Attorney Duncan filed a written opinion regarding tort actions, quoting from the County Commissioners Manual, “the County is not liable for tort committed while it is performing a governmental function.” The Attorney was instructed to notify Mr. Pierce the County is not liable for the damages.
A letter of complaint from Clyde E. Stagner relative to the poor condition of a road west of Lake Mack was referred to the Engineer.
A letter from Albert Leeberg complaining of a ditch across Lake Shore Drive, Mount Dora, was read, and the Engineer reported this has been taken care of.
hospitals
Mr. Robert Warfield and Harry Gaylord appeared and requested approval of the Board of the Hospital’s form of financing $1,250,000 through the issuance of Limited Tax Revenue Bonds. Attorney Duncan advised the amendment to the act will provide for one mill to be levied and pledged as security for the repayment of the bonds. Mr. Duncan further stated the amendment has been approved and will submit same to the legislative delegation after the publication.
A motion was made by Commr. Livingston, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, by resolution adopted on June 13, 1966, the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, approved the formation of a non-profit corporation to serve as an agency for the purpose of procuring the financing necessary to provide improved hospital facilities for the citizens of Lake County, and
WHEREAS, Northeast Lake County Co., Inc. has been formed under the non-profit corporation law of the State of Florida for this purpose, and
WHEREAS, two of the three Trustees of Northeast Lake County Hospital Co., Inc. are designees of the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, and
WHEREAS, Waterman Memorial Hospital Association, Inc. has agreed to convey Waterman Memorial Hospital to Northeast Lake County Hospital Co., Inc., and
WHEREAS, Northeast Lake County Co., Inc. proposes to borrow $1,250,000 through the issuance of Limited Tax Revenue Bonds pursuant to the provisions of an Indenture of Mortgage and Trust between Northeast Lake County Hospital Co., Inc. and the First National Bank and Trust Company of Eustis in substantially the form presented to this meeting, and
WHEREAS, said Indenture and the Limited Tax Revenue Bonds to be issued pursuant thereto in no way create an obligation upon the County or in any way commits the credit of the County or places any burden or duty upon the County with respect to said Limited Tax Revenue Bonds,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that the issuance of $1,250,000 of Limited Tax Revenue Bonds by Northeast Lake County Hospital Co., Inc. pursuant to the provisions of an Indenture of Mortgage and Trust between Northeast Lake County Hospital Co., Inc. and the First National Bank and Trust Company of Eustis in substantially the form presented to this meeting is hereby approved, and
FURTHER RESOLVED that the County does hereby agree to accept an Option in substantially the form presented to this meeting to purchase Waterman Memorial Hospital from Northeast Lake County Hospital Co., Inc. at any time after January 1, 1982 for an amount sufficient to enable Northeast Lake County Hospital Co., Inc. to completely retire the aforesaid Limited Tax Revenue Bonds in accordance with their terms.
resolutions not classified elsewhere
On a motion by Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, the Board adopted a resolution prohibiting brush fires, trash fires, or any type of open fire on any public areas or any private areas which may endanger other properties until such time as the Central portion of Florida has received sufficient rain to stimulate green growth, and declaring that any violation of the resolution shall be a misdemeanor and subject to prosecution.
laws and legislature
Attorney Duncan reported on his recent trips to Tallahassee. Two special acts have passed relating to correcting county commissioners’ salaries and authorizing the expenditure of $4,000 to the Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission for additional seining in Lake Griffin. The statewide pollution bill hit a snag; we feel the local act should be included on a permissive basis. The ambulance bill for the state is going through, and the special act will pass. Have had good cooperation and have interested one senator in the bill regarding the width of county prescriptive roads.
recess and reassembly
The Board recessed for lunch at twelve o’clock noon and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. to take up the remaining items of business.
roads – state
Mr. Jack Parker of the State Road Department appeared with reference to the rerouting of Kurt Street to the center line of Lakeview Avenue Extension instead of following the railroad right of way. Already have 20 feet right of way on Lakeview and recommend the acquisition to 66 feet. On a motion by Commr. Livingston, seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, a resolution was adopted requesting the State Road Department to realign Kurt Street according to Mr. Parker’s recommendations.
Clerk Owens presented a letter from the City of Leesburg requesting the Board’s assistance in securing federal funds for the beautification of State Road 25 (US 27) and State Road 500 (US 441). On a motion by Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, a resolution was adopted relative to the request.
The Clerk submitted a letter from the Lake County Safety Council recommending certain safety changes to State Roads. The letter was referred to the State Road Department.
The Engineer reported the price he quoted from O. A. Baxter to build a retaining wall for Clyde Ransick was based on a sketch Mr. Baxter prepared. The Engineer was instructed to have the work done according to Baxter’s sketch if agreeable to the State Road Department.
The Engineer referred to installation of pipe from South Street through Jim Boyte’s property to the canal on the other side of the road. Mr. Boyte is now objecting to the route of the canal. Commr. Theus requested this matter be deferred until the next meeting, and he will attempt to contact Mr. Boyte in the meantime.
roads – county
The Engineer filed a Construction Cost Report on County Roads for the first quarter of 1967.
On a motion by Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, a resolution was adopted authorizing the construction of the Treadway School Road as soon as school is out for the summer and that same be constructed before Northern Avenue in Bassville Park is constructed.
The Engineer was instructed to hard surface County Road #5-5437, the connecting link between Haines Creek Road and SR S-473.
Mr. Hays reported a resident on County Road #5-7866 places an 8” irrigation line across the road at night and erects a sign reading “Road closed at night.” Commr. Babb stated he is aware of this. No action by the Board.
On a motion by Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the Board authorized that expenditures cease on Williams Road, Lake Jem, County Road #3-3158.
The Board discussed further consideration of the road construction procedure and scheduled a meeting in the Engineer’s office for May 3 at 9 o’clock a.m. to arrive at a more economical road construction program.
A letter from Howard F. Deichen regarding improvements to a county road was referred to the Engineer.
The Engineer reported the Phillips Oil Company dealer in Bassville Park is spreading burned oil on Westmont Street to keep the dust down, making it impossible to fill the holes in the road. He was instructed to contact the party responsible and request that he refrain from this practice.
The Engineer presented a letter from T. K. Little complaining of sand trucks damaging County Road #5-7528, whereupon, the Board adopted a resolution prohibiting “thru trucks” on the following county roads on a motion by Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried: #5-7528 and connecting roads #5-6836 and #5-7037; #5-6744; and #5-6748.
Engineer Hays presented a list of connecting links of city streets with county roads as provided under Florida Highway Code, Chapter 336.01. After discussing same, a motion was made by Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried that the connecting streets as listed be accepted and approved for maintenance.
The Clerk presented a letter from Grand View Greenhouses relative to the Engineer’s recommendation for improving County Road #2-3221. The letter suggests that a less expensive road be constructed. Commr. Cowart recommended an economical project for this road.
deeds
On the recommendation of the Engineer and on a motion by Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, the Board adopted a resolution exchanging lands of equal value with Leon and Beatrice Ettinger to correct a road right of way as follows:
Commence at the Southwest corner of the SE ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 29, Township 22 South, Range 26 East; thence run East along the section line a distance of 662.50 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence run North 2̊ 50’ East 200.00 feet; thence run West 15 feet to the Point of Beginning.
A PERMANENT EASEMENT OF 15.00 feet WIDTH, FOR DRAINAGE PURPOSES.
The Engineer presented deeds conveying the following described road right of way to Lake County; whereupon, the deeds were accepted, subject to title search on a motion by Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried:
GRANTORS: Phillip Berkovitz and wife, Rose Siegal Berkovitz
ALL THAT PART OF THE NE ¼ of Section 13, Township 19 South, Range 25 East lying within forty feet (40’) on each side (80’ total) of the following described centerline: Commence at the Northeast corner of Section 13, Township 19 South, Range 25 East; thence run South 0̊ 27’40” West 1,234.18 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence run South 85̊ 05’20” West 2,604.90 feet to the North and South ¼ line of said section 13.
The above-described land is being conveyed to Lake County to be used for reconstructing a road. It is understood by and between the parties hereto that if said road is not reconstructed within twelve months from the date hereof, this conveyance will be null and void and the title to the said land shall thereupon revert to first parties.
GRANTORS: William J. Rees and his wife, Ruby Rees
Begin at the Northeast corner of the NW ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 13, Twp. 19 S., Rge 25 E. Thence run South 396 feet. Thence run East 33 feet to the east boundary of Haines Creek Road. Thence run South along Haines Creek Road 952 ft. to the North boundary of Northern Ave. Thence run East along Northern Ave. 1172 feet to the East boundary of Belmont Ave. for a POB. Thence run North five ft. thence run East 130 feet. More or less to the Mid Section line. Thence South 60 ft. Thence run West 130 ft. more or less to the East boundary of Belmont Ave., thence run North 55 ft. to the POB.
On the recommendation of the Right of Way Agent and on a motion by Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, deeds conveying the following described properties to Lake County were accepted and ordered recorded upon the public records:
GRANTORS: Leroy Hudson and wife, Mary Hudson
All that part of the North 445 feet of the South 862 feet of the East 100 feet of the NW ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 3, Township 19 South, Range 24 East;
Lying within 25 feet (50 feet total) of the following described centerline: Commence at the NE corner of the NW ¼ of the NW ¼, thence run South 0̊ 11’ West, 459.91 feet to the Point of Beginning; (Station 23+74.85), thence continue running South 0̊ 11’ West, 311.15 feet to a point of intersection (Station 26+86); thence run South 10̊ 23’ 21” West, 564.35 feet to a point of intersection (equation 32+50.35 back=32+73.90 ahead).
GRANTOR: Golie Lang, a widow
All that part of a parcel described as: Begin at the SE corner of the NE ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 3, Township 19 South, Range 24 East; thence run North 105.00 feet; thence run West 1,158.00 feet; thence run North 312.00 feet; thence run West 267 feet; thence run South 417.00 feet; thence run East 1,425 feet to the Point of Beginning; Lying within 25 feet (50 feet total) of the following described centerline: Commence at the NE corner of the NW ¼ of the NW 1/4 , thence run South 0̊ 11’West, 459.91 feet to the Point of Beginning (Station 23+74.85); thence continue running South 0̊ 11’ West, 311.15 feet to a point of intersection (Station 26+86); thence run South 10̊ 23’21” West, 564.35 feet to a point of intersection (equation 32+50.35 back 32+73.90 ahead).
GRANTOR: Alice Y. Stephenson, a widow aka Alice W. Lockmiller
That part of: The N ½ of the NE ¼ of Section 25, Township 24 South, Range 25 East, lying within 50 feet of the survey line of SR S-474, Section 11518, said survey line being described as follows: Begin at a point on the West boundary of Section 26, of above Township and Range, located 1.67 feet Southerly of the Northwest corner of Said Section 26, said point being on a curve, concave to the Southerly, with a radius of 5729.65 feet; thence from a tangent bearing of North 89̊ 14’ 38” East, run Easterly 137.29 feet along said curve through a central angle of 01̊ 22’22” to the end of said curve; thence South 89̊ 23’ 00” East 10412.02 feet crossing the calculated West boundary of Section 25 of above Township and Range, to the beginning of a curve, concave to the Southerly, with a radius of 2864.93 feet; thence Easterly 6.09 feet along said curve through a central angle of 00̊ 07’18” to a point on the East boundary of said Section 25, located 361 feet Southerly of the Northeast corner of said Section 25. Containing 264,050 square feet (6.06 acres), more or less.
GRANTORS: Leroy Bronson and wife, Helen Bronson
That part of: The SW ¼ of the SE ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 21, Township 24” South, Range 25 East; lying within 15 feet of a ditch survey line described as follows: Commence at the Southeast corner of above Section 21 and run South 87̊ 38’ 00” West 951.21 feet; thence North 02̊ 22’00” West 50 feet to the Point of Beginning of said survey line; thence continue North 02̊ 22’00” West 300 feet to the end of said survey line. Containing 9,000 square feet (0.21 acre), more or less.
GRANTORS: Leroy Bronson and wife, Helen Bronson
That part of: (1) The SW ¼ of the SW ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 21, Twp. 24 South, Range 25 East; (2) the E ½ of the SE ¼ of the SW ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 21 of above Township and Range; (3) The SE ¼ of the SE ¼ of the SW ¼ of the W ½ of the SW ¼ of the SW ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 21 of the above Township and Range; AND (4) the W ½ of the SE ¼ of the SW ¼ of the SE ¼ and E ½ of the SE ¼ of the SW ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 21 of above Township and Range; lying Northerly and within 50 feet of the survey line of State Road S-474, Section 11518, said survey line being described as follows: Begin at the Southwest corner of above Section 21 and run North 88̊ 18’30” East 2637.06 feet; thence North 87̊ 38’00” East 2653.95 feet to the Southeast corner of said Section 21;
Part (1) containing 32,926 sq. ft., (0.76 acres), more or less
Part (2) containing 16,463 square ft, (0.38 acre), more or less
Part (3) containing 49,500 sq. ft., (1.14 acres), more or less.
Part (4) containing 33,000 sq. ft., (0.76 acre), more or less
GRANTORS: Leroy Bronson and wife, Helen Bronson
That part of: (1) the SW ¼ of the SE ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 21, Township 24 South, Range 25 East; AND (2) The S ¼ of Section 22 of above Township and Range; lying Northerly and within 50 feet of the survey line of State Road S-474, Section 11518, said survey line being described as follows: Begin at the Southwest corner of above Section 21 and run North 88̊ 18’30” East 2637.06 feet; thence North 87̊ 38’00” East 2653.95 feet to the Southeast corner of said Section 21; thence North 87̊ 51’00” East 5168.10 feet to the beginning of a curve concave to the Southerly, with a radius of 5729.65 feet; thence Easterly 139.38 feet along said curve through a central angle of 01̊ 23’ 38” to a point on the East boundary of Section 27 of above Township and Range, located 1.67 feet Southerly of the Northeast corner of said Section 27;
Part (1) containing 33,174 sq. ft. (0.76 acre), more or less
Part (2) containing 264,858 sq. ft., (6.08 acres), more or less
GRANTORS: Ed N. Register and wife, Ruby Virginia Register
All that part of five parcels in Section 3, Township 19 South, Range 24 East, described as: 1-the South 258 feet of the West 506 feet of the East 611 feet of the NW ¼ of the NW ¼; 2 – The South 405.6 feet of the West 274 feet of the NW ¼ of the NW ¼; 3- the West 435 feet of the East 1046 feet of the South 862 feet of the NW ¼ of the NW ¼; 4- the East ¾ of the SW ¼ of the NW ¼ and 5- the East 160 feet of the West ½ of the NW ¼ of the SW ¼ of the NW ¼. Lying within 25 feet (50 feet total) of the following described centerline: Commence at the NE corner of the NW ¼ of the NW ¼, thence run south 0̊ 11’ West, 459.91 feet to the Point of Beginning (Station 23+74.85); thence continue running South 0̊ 11’ West 311.15 feet to a point of intersection (Station 26+86); thence run South 10̊ 23’21” West, 564.35 feet to a point of intersection (equation 32+50.35 back =32.73.90 ahead); thence run South 89̊ 37’40” West 1,026.10 feet to a point of intersection (Station 32+00); thence run North 89̊ 07’40” West 198.90 ft. to the West boundary of Section 3, Township 19 South, Range 24 East (Station 44+98.90), said point of intersection being 1,319.41 feet South of the Northwest corner of said Section 3.
GRANTORS: J. J. Bronson and wife, Edna P. Bronson
That part of the N ½ of the NE ¼ of Section 28, Township 24 South, Range 25 E, lying Southerly and within 50 feet of the survey line of SR S-474, Section 11518, said survey line being described as follows: Begin at the Northwest corner of above Section 28 and run North 88̊ 18’30” East 2637.06 feet; thence North 87̊ 38’ 00” East 2653.95 feet to the Northeast corner of said Section 28; Containing 132,698 sq. ft. (3.05 acres), more or less.
GRANTORS: J. J. Bronson and wife, Edna P. Bronson
That part of: The NE ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 24 South, Range 25 East, lying Southerly and within 50 feet of the survey line of SR S-474, Section 11518, said survey line being described as follows: Begin at the Northwest corner of above Section 27 and run North 87̊ 51’00” East 5168.10 feet to the beginning of a curve concave to the Southerly, with a radius of 5729.65 feet; thence Easterly 139.38 feet along said curve through a central angle of 01̊ 23’38” to a point on the East boundary of above Section 27 located 1.67 feet Southerly of the Northeast corner of said Section 27; Containing 66,116 sq. ft. (1.52 acres), more or less.
road maintenance
Attorney Duncan advised he discussed with Mr. Kelley of the Attorney General’s Office the County maintaining streets in municipalities, and he could give no broader information. The municipality should realize its taxing power gives them the authority to build streets. If the Board enters into a contract with them, it must be on a competitive basis with the contractors. On a motion by Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the Attorney was instructed to write a letter of explanation to the cities in the County explaining the legal position of the Board.
suits affecting county
The answer of defendants Jos R. Nutt, Jr. and wife from Giles, Hedrick & Robinson relative to suits pending in the US District Court were filed on the advice from Attorney Duncan.
budget
Clerk Owens requested approval of dates for hearing and considering budget request for the 1967-68 fiscal year. The following dates were approved:
June 2 Budget Hearings
June 7 Approve requests
July 6 Present to Board
July 24 Final Hearing
Clerk Owens reported he received a wire from the Comptroller with reference to any bonds pledging race track funds and has wired a reply the county’s race track monies are not pledged to any bond issue.
road maintenance – subdivisions
The Engineer presented a petition signed by residents of Bassville Park requesting certain streets be improved. Same was tabled until the next regular meeting.
maps and plats
L. R. Busk appeared and presented the plat of The Forty-eight Estates owned by him. Attorney Duncan advised the streets are the proper width and connect with an access road. The plat has been approved by the Zoning Director and have a letter from the Engineer approving the subdivision for septic tank type sewage and advising that no street markers have been erected and that cul de sacs have not been completed. Attorney Duncan further advised the title search has not been completed. Approval of the plat was deferred until the title policy is complete.
tax assessor
The request from the Tax Assessor for approval of Certificates of Corrections and Errors and Corrections on the 1966 tax roll numbered 282-300 was approved on a motion by Commr. Livingston, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried.
hospitals
The petition to the Southwest Florida Tuberculosis Hospital for George Williams was approved on a motion by Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried.
bonds – misc.
The Deputy Sheriff bond for Thomas Dyson Hurlburt, Jr. was approved on a motion by Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried.
licenses and permits
Use Permits were filed by the Right of Way Agent as follows:
Permit No. 89 to Florida Telephone Corp. for the construction and maintenance of poles and buried cable along County Rd. #4-4289 between SR 435 and County Road #4188.
Permit No. 90 to Florida Telephone Corp. for the construction and maintenance of poles and buried cable along County Rd. #4-4188 between SR 435 and County Road #4-4289.
Permit No. 93 to Florida Telephone Corp. for the construction and maintenance of buried cable along County Road #5-8589 between SR 42 and Chain-o-Lakes Subdivision.
To Florida Gas Co. for the construction and maintenance of natural gas main across County Rd. #3-4561 at a point 30’ North of Center Line of SR 19-A.
state road department
Clerk Owens presented a statement from the State Road Department of the County’s status of the Secondary Fund and Bond Fund as of March 31, 1967. Copies were distributed to each member, and the Clerk was instructed to contact the State Road Department relative to the amount expended for sidewalks and streets at the Lake-Sumter Junior College.
planning and zoning
On the recommendation of Commr. Livingston, the Zoning Director asked the Board’s consideration of a special committee to formulate a program of countywide planning, which would include representatives from all towns and cities within the county and other interested parties.
laws and legislation
On a motion by Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, the Attorney was directed to inform the legislative delegation the Board approves a proposed bill relating to compensation of county commissioners.
e. central florida regional planning council
The minutes of the regular meeting held March 15, 1967 in Titusville were filed and a copy distributed to each Board member.
salaries and wages
On the recommendation of the Engineer and on a motion by Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, the following change was approved to the present pay plan:
Mike G. Murphy, Construction Foreman, increases salary to $475 per month effective May 1, 1967.
accounts allowed
Expenses of 4-H members to attend Camp on June 19-23 in the amount of $215.78 and also expenses to 4-H Congress in Gainesville on June 12-16 in the amount of $219 were approved on a motion by Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried.
On a motion by Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, the low proposal of Triangle Press to furnish 5,000 claim forms to the Small Claims Court in the amount of $48.90 was approved.
The request from the Clerk of Court for two civil Action Progress Dockets from Florida Forms & Systems in the amount of $237.50 was approved on a motion by Commr. Livingston, seconded by Commr. Babb and carried.
The low proposal for replacing insulation in the utility room at the Juvenile Shelter in the amount of $108 was accepted on a motion by Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried.
A request from Judge Milton for the Assistant Superintendent and Matron to attend a workshop at Stetson University on June 19-26 was approved on a motion by Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried.
The payrolls for the month of April were approved on a motion by Commr. Livingston, seconded by Commr. Babb and carried.
accounts disallowed
The Board refused a request from the Soil Conservation Service employees in the Chamber of Commerce Building for a water cooler.
communications
A letter from H. Grady Daniel expressing appreciation for the loading area on SR 25 (US 27) was read and filed.
A letter of appreciation for improvements to the road from residents of the Lake Mack area was read and filed.
A letter from the Flagler County Chamber of Commerce regarding their fiftieth anniversary July 1-4 was read and filed.
A letter from David B. Smith Engineers, Inc. regarding engineering services on water and sewage was read and filed.
A letter from Mrs. Paul Bryan requesting that the Garden Club Committee work with the Board in planning buildings at the new fairgrounds. The Clerk was instructed to inform Mrs. Bryan such a committee will be welcomed.
reports
The following monthly reports were filed:
County Agents
Veterans Service Office
Surplus Commodity Warehouse Supervisor
Florida Division of Corrections regarding Jail and Road Prison #58
West Coast Imported Fire Ant Meeting held 3/30/67
Annual Report Florida Agricultural Extension Service and Arthropod Control
There being no further business to bring before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 5:00 o’clock P.M.
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CLERK CHAIRMAN