MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONDAY – August 14, 1967
A regular meeting of the Board County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, was held Monday, August 14, 1967, in the Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse, in Tavares, Florida at 10:00 o’clock A.M. with the following members present: Commr. Dykes, Chairman; Commrs. Theus, Cowart, Livingston and Babb. Others 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. Webb.
Indigents
On motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the following changes were approved to present indigent list:
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District No. 1 |
Cancel Ted Parker |
$40.00 |
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Cancel Tommy Fortner |
$27.50 |
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Add Creasy Gentry |
$ - |
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District No. 2 |
Cancel Rosa Gadson |
$50.00 |
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District No. 3 |
Cancel Ira Tate |
$40.00 |
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District No. 4 |
Add Ted Parker |
$11.23 |
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District No. 5 |
Add Pearl Lambert |
$25.00 |
Public health
Dr. J. B. Hall, Health Director, appeared relative to the location of the proposed new health department building. White discussing a desirable location for the building, a motion was made by Commr. Livingston, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, that if the Wells property located on the West side of Sinclair Avenue can be purchased for the appraised value or less, the County will contact to purchase the property. Attorney Duncan advised if the property has recently been appraised, it is not necessary to have another appraisal made.
On motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, Jack Jones of Leesburg will be employed as Architect on the Health Department Building.
Dr. Hall reported his Department will begin furnishing death certificates on September 1, 1967.
County property
Attorney Duncan presented letter from Leslie R. Huffstetler regarding the purchase of the fairground property, requesting the County to furnish proof of title and requesting a thirty day extension to close the sale of the property. Commr. Cowart moved that the County furnish abstract and pay costs of stamps and that extension for closing be extended to September 9, 1967. The motion was seconded by Commr. Babb and carried.
Mr. Huffstetler’s letter also states the group purchasing the property will be willing to make the grounds and buildings available for the County Fair in 1968.
Appointments
Chairman Dykes appointed Fred Shelby to replace George Coffey on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Shelby’s term will expire January 1969.
Commr. Cowart appointed Richard Kurfiss to replace Richard Toole on the Lake County Development Commission.
Applications
Clerk Owens submitted letter from Jefferson G. Ray, III requesting consideration for appointment as counsel for indigent juveniles. The application was file depending authorization for such appointment.
Budget
Attorney Duncan submitted opinion from the Attorney General stating that each Juvenile Judge can draw the maximum annual salary of $4,740. The Clerk advised that figure allowed in next year’s budget for both Juvenile Judges in $4,720.00, which means the budget for the next fiscal year must be amended $80.00 in order to pay each Juvenile Judge $2,400.
Roads – state
On motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, a resolution was adopted concurring with the City of Leesburg for traffic signal study for locating a traffic light at the intersection of SR 500 and SR 25-A (Citizen’s Blvd in Leesburg) and that the City of Leesburg will pay installation and maintenance costs for the traffic signal.
On request of Commr. Livingston, the Attorney was instructed to write the State Road Department regarding the status of the Kurt Street project in Eustis.
Roads – county
On recommendation of the Engineer and on motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the following roads were accepted for maintenance to be added to the present County Road System:
County Road # 2-2711
5-4636
5-8999
1-4906 (Cabin Street Extension, Edgewood Park)
1-6412 (Hastings Loop Road Extension)
On motion of Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the Engineer was directed to acquire right of way and construct Handley Road, Extension of County Road #2-2401, approximately ¼ mile.
The Engineer reported the cost for surfacing with hot mix the streets in Silver Beach Heights will be approximately $8,500 to $9,000. Motion was made by Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, that the County bear one-half the cost for surfacing all the present paved streets in Silver Beach Heights, and that the street will be added to the present County Road System for maintenance when the project is completed.
On motion of Commr, Babb, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, County Road #5-6835 was accepted for maintenance and added to the present County Road System.
Maps & Plats – tax assessments
The Chairman presented map of Venetian Park and advised the Tax Assessor has the park located in the subdivision included on the tax roll and assessed to Julius Watts. The Attorney was instructed to notify Mr. Watts and the Assessor the park is public property and can no longer be included on the tax roll.
Juveniles
Commr. Livingston commented he feels the names of juveniles should be published if the County has to furnish a prosecutor and defender. Attorney Duncan advised the original statute provides that the name shall not be published, however, there is an amendment to the Act that the judge presiding can use his discretion.
Bonds – official
On motion of Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, bond for Howard E. Young was approved as a member of the Board of Oklawaha Basin Recreation and Water Conservation and Control Authority.
Bonds – Misc.
Deputy Sheriff bond for J. D. Cottrell was approved on motion of Commr. Livingston, seconded by Commr. Babb and carried.
Safety council
Clerk Owens presented a letter from the State Treasurer’s Office relative to the Governor’s Highway Safety Commission activating safety programs and projects which are subject to 50 percent refund by the Federal Government. Same was referred to the Attorney and Engineer.
State road department
Notices from the State Road Department regarding low bidders on the following projects were filed:
Job No. 11040-3901 SR 500 0.7 miles South of Lady Lake
Job No. 11010-3901 SR 500 at East limits of Leesburg
Job No. 11010-3511 SR 500 South of Eustis
Job No. 11507-8602 SR S438 & 561 at Lake Minneola and between SR 50 and SR 33
Job No. 11040-3506 SR 25 Colfax Street Outfall in Leesburg
Job No. 11514-3601 SR S48 between SR 561 in Astatula and SR S448-A.
Notice from the State Road Department that bridge and approaches at Palatlakaha River one mile East of SR 33 work was completed August 5, 1967 and returned to Lake County for maintenance.
On motion of Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, a resolution was adopted authorizing the execution of an agreement with the State Road Department that the bridge and approaches at the Palatlakaha River be included in the secondary system.
Recommendation of the State Road Department relative to SR 25-A “Leg A”, Section 11040 in the City of Leesburg was filed.
Notice from the State Road Department to the County Judge regarding traffic regulation changes and speed zone restrictions on SR 500 in Tavares, Eustis and Mount Dora was filed.
The Clerk presented Procedure for Advance Planning for the Secondary Road Program from the State Road Department requesting that Board to prepare a list of Secondary road projects for the next five years. On motion of Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, the Engineer was instructed to prepare a preliminary list for study and consideration by the Board.
Water levels
Copy of letter from Oklawaha Water Authority to the Southwest Florida Water Management District regarding water levels in the Lake Yale Drainage Basin was read and filed.
Licenses & Permits
The Clerk submitted letter from the Southwest Florida Water Management District with reference to the boat dock constructed in the Dora Canal by Mrs. Frank Gilbert, stating that Mrs. Gilbert has agreed to remove the boat dock, and asked the Board’s assistance in helping Mrs. Gilbert relocate the dock in the lagoon.
Recess and reassembly
The Board recessed for lunch at 12:00 o’clock noon and reconvened at 1:30 o’clock P.M. to take up the remaining items of business. Commrs. Theus and Livingston were not present during the afternoon session.
Licenses & Permits
Bernie Sheffield from the Groveland Academy appeared and requested “no fee” permit to construct a dormitory. Attorney Duncan advised in view of the fact this is a hardship case and in the interest of the public, the fee may be waived, whereupon, on motion of Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, a resolution was adopted requesting the Planning and Zoning Commission to issue a building permit to the Academy for a $1.00 fee and that any further fees be waived.
Building department
Mr. McCauslin, Building Administrator, appeared and presented recommendations of the Board of Examiners for establishing rules and regulations pertaining to building as provided by Chapter 67-1607. Letter from Edward A. Alden objecting to the adoption of the rules and regulations was read and filed.
On motion of Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, a resolution was adopted that the rules, regulations and codes as presented by the Lake County Board of Examiners, and the added provision under Section XIII be approved and adopted.
Mr. McCauslin advised the following were selected as officers of the Board of Examiners:
Jack Jones - Chairman
D. L. Poynter - Vice Chairman
Glenn Thompson - Secretary
Planning & Zoning
On recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and on motion of Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, a resolution was adopted altering and amending the Zoning Rules and Regulations as they pertain to the following described tracts of land, to the classifications designated after each description:
1. The S ½ of SE ¼ of SE ¼ of NE ¼ of Sec 20, TP. 19 S., R. 24 E., now classified and zoned as R-2 (Residential), be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned to Classification R-3 (Mobil Home Park Subdivision).
2. That part of Lots 24 and 25 of S.B. Hewitts Sub., according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 52, public records of Lake County, Florida, lying between the right of way of Old U.S. Highway 441 and the right of way of A.C.L. R.R.; now classified and zoned as C-3 (Commercial), and R-1A (Residential), be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned to Classification R-3 (Mobile Home Park Subdivision).
3. Beginning at the NW corner of S ½ of Lot 18, Sec. 7, Tp. 15 S., R. 27 E., according to Plat of Manhattan Grant on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of said County, in Plat Book 2, Pate 13, run East 198 feet more or less to the right of way of the hard surfaced road between Altoona and Astor; thence in a Southwesterly direction along the right of way of said public road to a point 120 feet more or less, South of the NW corner above described; thence North to the point of beginning; now classified and zoned as A (Agriculture), be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned to Classification C-1 (Commercial).
4. The N 1/3 of S ½ of NW ¼ of SW ¼ of Sec. 34, Tp. 18 S., R. 24 E., now classified and zoned as R-1A (Residential), be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned to Classification M-1 (Manufacturing).
Inventory
Commr. Babb moved that a table stored in the Pioneer Building, County Inventory #1235, be declared surplus and obsolete and that same be transferred to the American Legion Building in Umatilla. The motion was seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried.
Insurance
Engineer Hays reported the majority of the Road and Bridge employees seem to be more interested in hospitalization insurance rather than life, if it can be on payroll deduction plan. When the Agent was present, he was instructed to work on a hospitalization plan with the Engineer.
Courthouse
The Clerk reported one of the tie beams connecting the solar screen to the fourth floor of the Courthouse has come loose. The Clerk was instructed to notify the Architect Howell Hopson to investigate and recommend what repairs are necessary.
Complaints
Letter from W. A. Bowen complaining of condition of road along the North edge of the Silver Lake Golf course was referred to the Engineer.
County employees
On recommendation of the Welfare Director, the Board approved four (4) days of vacation pay for Nelia Burrow.
Checks received
The Engineer presented check from Karst, Inc. in the sum of $479.14 revenue from Lone Pine Clay Pit Grove and same was accepted on motion of Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried.
Accounts allowed
On motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the Board approved reimbursement to the Leesburg General Hospital for ambulance service fees in the amount of $100.00, excluding charge for Floyd Shaver.
On motion of Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, the low proposal from Lake Office Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $99.95 for electric adding machine for the Engineer’s office was accepted and approved.
Request from South Lake Memorial Hospital for $35,000.00 was approved on motion of Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried.
Reimbursement to the Lake County Development Commission in the amount of $2,160.00 was approved on motion of Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried.
On recommendation of the Mosquito Control Director and on motion of Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, a resolution was adopted that repairs to three bull dozers, which are in constant demand for filling garbage pits is an emergency and authorizing immediate repair in accordance with the low bids totaling $2,543.00.
On motion of Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the following vouchers were approved for payment:
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General Revenue Fund |
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Nos. |
1874-2062 |
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Mosquito Control State II |
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54-59 |
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Fine and Forfeiture |
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198-219 |
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Road and Bridge |
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700-780 |
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Capital Outlay Reserves – County Home |
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8 |
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Capital Outlay Reserves – County Bldgs. |
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- |
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South Lake Memorial Hospital District |
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7-8 |
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Northeast Lake County Hospital District |
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8 |
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Northwest Lake County Hospital District |
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9 |
accounts disallowed
On recommendation of the Nursing Home Director, repairs to motor in window air conditioning unit in the dining room at the Nursing Home were not approved.
communications
Postcard from Alvin R. Tyre regarding lighting the Astor Forest Campsites sign was read and filed.
reports
The following monthly reports were filed:
Welfare Director
County Agents and Assistants
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