MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 MONDAY – SEPTEMBER 8, 1970

The Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, convened in regular session in the Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse, Tavares, Florida, on Monday, September 8, 1970, at 9:00 o’clock A.M. with the following members present:  James R. Carson, Jr., Chairman; Alex J. Macdonell, J. M. Hoskinson, Thomas J. Windram, and Kenneth VanAuken.  Others present were:  County Engineer Robert H. Norton, County Attorney Christopher C. Ford, Clerk of Circuit Court Frank E. Owens and Deputy Clerk Norma H. Coven.

The meeting was called to order by the Chairman and the invocation was given by Mr. Ford, after which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited.

minutes

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried, the minutes of the meeting of August 3, 1970 were approved as submitted.

On motion of Commr. Macdonell seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 10, 1970 were approved as submitted.

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the minutes of the special meeting of August 4, 1970 were approved as submitted.

On motion of Commr. VanAuken seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 17, 1970 were approved as submitted.

contracts

Contracts with the towns and cities providing for the assessing and collecting of ad valorem taxes were approved and the Chairman and Clerk were authorized to execute the following contracts, on motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Macdonell and carried:

City of Clermont                                City of Minneola

City of Groveland                               City of Mount Dora

City of Leesburg                                 Town of Montverde

City of Mascotte

 

W. M. Haywood, Jr., Wallace DeDier, and R. A. Young appeared relative to the contract with the City of Tavares.  Will the excess fees be returned to the cities and will the County collect delinquent taxes.  Chairman Carson advised neither the Assessor nor Collector anticipate that there will be any excess fees, in fact they feel the first year the fees will not cover the costs.  The County will collect delinquent taxes, but not the taxes that are delinquent prior to the contract.

public health

The Clerk was instructed to invite the cities of Eustis, Mount Dora and Tavares to be present at the October 12, 1970 meeting to discuss the feasibility of the County operating the Tri City Landfill.

bids

It now being the time advertised to receive bids for an Electric Graphotype Machine, the Chairman directed the Clerk to open and tabulate the bids; whereupon, Clerk Owens reported receiving the following bid:

Addressograph Multigraph Corp.                  $4,232.85

            Less Trade-In                                           100.00

            Net, delivered and installed               $4,132.85

 

On motion of Commr. Macdonell seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, a Resolution was adopted accepting the bid and authorizing the Tax Assessor and Tax Collector to pay for same from funds in their respective offices.

Agricultural Zoning board

In accordance with Chapter 193.201, Florida Statutes, the Agricultural Zoning Board convened with the Tax Assessor and County Agent being present.  The Chairman called for any interested persons to be heard.  Mr. Cassady advised that all lands involved in request received for agricultural zoning were already classed agriculture.

The Chairman called for any objections and there being none, Commr. Hoskinson moved that the classifications and assessments according to Mr. Cassady’s records be accepted and approved.  The motion was seconded by Commr. Windram and unanimously carried.

hospitals

Jack Jones, Architect, and Mary Hamner, Administrator of the Lake Memorial Nursing Home, appeared and presented recommendations for improvements to the Nursing Home to meet the State Fire Marshall’s Rules and Regulations as follows:

Rehang one hour fire resistive doors, which were

            donated to the County                                                $918.50

Panic hardware for the doors                                                 $275.00

Painting the doors                                                                  $252.00

Glass in five doors                                                                 $135.00

Emergency lighting                                                                $600.00

 

On motion of Commr. Macdonell seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried, the proposals were approved and Mr. Jones was authorized to proceed with the work.

On motion of Commr. Macdonell seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved advertising bids for an emergency alarm system in accordance with specifications prepared by the Architect.  Bids to be received October 5.  

Mr. Jones advised there is a crack in the building caused by expansion and Dura Stress will correct this at no expense to the County with the exception of touch-up painting.

meetings

On motion of Commr. VanAuken seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the third meeting in October was changed from the 19th to the 26th because of conflict with the State Association of County Commissioners Conference.

elections

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Clerk was instructed to request the Supervisor of Elections to furnish the Board members a current list of registered voters by precincts.

The Chairman presented a letter from County Judge L. R. Huffstetler, Jr. relative to the agenda for the Canvassing Board, which will meet September 9, 1970 at 9:00 o’clock A.M.  Attorney Ford advised the Canvassing Board is comprised of the County Judge, the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners and the Supervisor of Elections.  If the Chairman cannot be present, he may appoint another member of the Board to serve.  On motion of Commr. Macdonell, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, Commr. VanAuken was appointed to serve in the event of the absence of the Chairman.

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried, Clerks and Inspectors were appointed to serve on the elections Boards for the Second Primary Election on September 19, 1970.  List of same being on file in the Clerk’s Office.

planning

J. C. Watkins, Planning Director, and R. A. Young, Councilman for the City of Tavares, appeared relative to the Planning Director working with the City on its planning program.  On motion of Commr. VanAuken seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Attorney and Planning Director were authorized to draft a contract with the City of Tavares providing for the services of the Planner on a cost accounting basis.

public health

Paul Milton was present concerning the regulations governing garbage and refuse collectors.  Mr. Milton advised the 90 days probationary period for non-exclusive franchises has expired and recommended that no exclusive franchises be granted.  The members of the Board concurring, the Chairman deferred action on this matter until September 17, 1970, at which time the collectors will be asked to appear and discuss this problem in detail.

On motion of Commr. Macdonell seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried, Mr. Milton was authorized to inspect the vehicles of the collectors, charging a fee of $3.00 per inspection and to issue a franchise number and decal to each collector and vehicle.

resolutions not classified anywhere

Senator Welborn Daniel and Representative James Glisson appeared and requested the Board’s endorsement of the St. Johns River being selected to a pilot program for demonstration of what implementation of the most advanced concepts in water quality management can do to revive a river.  Whereupon, on motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr VanAuken and carried, a Resolution was adopted requesting the President of the United States, Congress of the United States and Council on Environmental Quality select the St. Johns River for the demonstration of the advanced concepts of water quality management as recommended by the Council on Environmental Quality.

recess and reassembly

The meeting recessed for lunch at twelve o’clock noon and reconvened at 2:00 o’clock P.M. to take up the remaining items of business.

road and bridge Department

Mrs. Marian Spang and Mrs. Julia Bridges appeared relative to the surfacing of Grove Lane.  Mrs. Bridges explained that the property owners have $575.00 on deposit with the County for the work, but when the contractor came in to do the work, it was discovered there was not sufficient base to surface the road.  Mr. Norton advised the cost for preparing the base is approximately $450.00, and recommended double surface treatment.  Commr. Macdonell moved that the County stabilize the road for a distance of approximately 500 feet, with double surface treatment of rock at no additional expense to the property owners, with the understanding that the County will not assume maintenance of the road.  The motion was seconded by Commr. Windram and carried.

right of way – roads

Donald E. Stephens was present concerning his offer for an exchange of properties to relocate County right of way.  Mrs. Doris Morse and Ward Estey, adjoining property owners, were also present.  Mrs. Morse objected to the relocation of the road for the reason that she was one of the original owners who donated the right of way to the County and under Mr. Stephens’ offer; the right of way would not revert back to the owners.  On motion of Commr. VanAuken seconded by Commr. Macdonell and carried, the Board denied the proposal offered by Mr. Stephens.

juveniles

County Judge W. A. Milton, Jr. appeared and introduced the Commissioners to his efforts in establishing a Youth Service Complex in conjunction with the present Juvenile Detention Center, the Juvenile Court and the Children’s Services Unit.  Judge Milton explained the complex would receive a Federal grant and would necessitate the employment of a professional planner and secretary.

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board agreed to endorse in principle the idea of a coordinated youth services program and authorize further investigation of what assistance can be obtained.

inventory

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the following inventory items were transferred to the Planning Department:

No.      105      Desk

            2898    Desk

            3480    Table

            1789    File

            1790    File

            4027    Legal File

            2997    Legal File

            2993    Legal File

            2998    Legal File

            503      Card File

            504      Card File

            1577    Record File

 

bids

The recommendation of the Planning Director and on motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried, the Board approved advertising bids for remodeling the Conference Room in the Engineering Building.  Bids to be received October 26, 1970.

On motion of Commr. Macdonell seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried, the Clerk was authorized to advertise bids on insurance coverage expiring November 1, 1970.  Bids to be received October 26, 1970.

bonds – misc.

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried, Bonds for Carrying Firearms were approved for the following:

                        William C. Hawkins

                        A. E. Langley

                        Richard H. Langley

                        Edgar Revis

                        Clifford A. Mobley

 

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried, Deputy Sheriff bond on Doris Arlene Sweezea, with Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company as Surety, was approved.

Notary Public Bond on Mary Jo Davis with E. I. Burleigh and C. E. Duncan as Sureties was approved by the Board.

Bond on John Cain as Trustee to the Lake Sumter Community College with Aetna Casualty and Surety Company as Surety was approved on motion of Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried.

On motion of Commr. Macdonell seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried, Contractors’ Bonds for Certificates of Competency, were approved as follows:

Renewal – No.            125 – Roland R. Cousineau

                                    391 – R & R Industries, Inc.

                                    408 – James T. Cochran

New                             519 – Elvin Johnson

                                    520 – Melweb Signs, Inc.

                                    521 – Jerry Coone

Cancel                         108 – Russell Baldwin Masonry

                                    114 – James H. Snell

                                    171 – Robert R. Ellison

                                    291 – Robert I. Wise

                                    350 – William C. Weckesser

                                    382 – J. M. Edwins

                                    385 – West Plumbing & Heating Co.

 

budget

Clerk Owens presented budget for the fiscal year 1970-71 which has been returned and approved as to form by the Comptroller and same is hereby made a part of these minutes.  See Page 187.

courthouse

Spence McCall, Probation Supervisor, appeared and advised that effective September 14, 1970 his staff will be increased and his office will need additional space.  Mr. McCall was advised that there is no available space in the Courthouse at the present time, but his request will be considered and if possible to find space in another County building, he will be notified.

hospitals

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved the action of the Chairman and Clerk in approving applications to the W. T. Edwards Tuberculosis Hospital for the following:

                        Henry Robert Beech

                        Imelda Carney Greenwell

 

Notices from the Hospital were filed as follows:

            Charles A. Brown was discharged with medical advice on 8/5/70.

            Alonzo Culpepper was discharged with medical advice on 8/7/70.

 

planning and zoning

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Attorney was instructed to draft an amendment to the Zoning Rules and Regulations requiring 25’ setback on County roads.  Commr. Macdonell voted “no.”

roads – county

On recommendation of Commr. VanAuken the Engineer was directed to erect “Slow – Children Playing” signs on County Road #5-9683, West of SR 19.

roads – state

Notice from the Department of Transportation that bids will be received on September 24, 1970 at 10:30 A.M. on the following projects:

Job 36080-8510, SR 40 from the Oklawaha River to approximately 1.3 miles East

Job 11590-8605, SR S-452 from Old SR 500 to SR 500 (U.S. 441) in Tavares

Job 11506-8607, Hazelton Ave. from Lakeview Ave. to SR 44 in Eustis

 

suits affecting county

Attorney Ford advised in Chancery Case No. 23,812 involving County Road #4-6892 (Bear Pen Road), the case is still pending.  A motion has been filed to strike a counter claim but was never called for trial.  He was instructed to proceed with the suit.

salaries and wages

Chairman Carson advised the employment of the helper at the Surplus Commodity Warehouse has not been approved, whereupon, on motion of Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, the Board approved the employment of Norman E. Lewis effective August 6, 1970 at $300.00 per month.

tax delinquent

Request from Peter H. or Ruth M. Johnson for tax deed on Tax Certificate No. 83 issued May 31, 1968, was referred to the County Attorney.

deeds

Right of way deeds conveying the following described lands to Lake County were accepted and ordered recorded in the Public Records on motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried:

GRANTOR:    C. A. Marsh

 

The North 20 feet of Tract 40, Lake Highlands Company located in Section 32, Township 22 South, Range 26 East, according to the Public Records of Lake County, Florida.

 

GRANTOR:    Robert E. Langford, Trustee

The North 20 feet of Tract 39, Lake Highlands Company located in Section 32, Township 22 South, Range 26 East, according to the Public Records of Lake County, Florida.

 

county property

Inquiry from West Orlando Realty, Inc. asking if Lake County is interested in selling County property located in Orange County, was referred to the Engineer.

communications

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Attorney was instructed to write a letter of appreciation to The Hand-y Mart for their action in discontinuing the sale of all magazines.

The Clerk was instructed to write to the Orange News Company and request their cooperation in distributing pornographic magazines in Lake County.

cancellation of warrants

On motion of Commr. VanAuken seconded by Commr. Macdonell and carried, the Clerk was authorized to cancel the following warrants, same having been returned for non-delivery:

Fund

Fund No.

Date

Amount

To

General Fund

2554

6/8/70

$ 2.00

Rev. L. C. Tucker

Fine & Forfeiture

999

8/11/69

6.20

Nathan Platt

Fine & Forfeiture

1062

8/11/69

5.72

Ray Anthony McNeally

Fine & Forfeiture

1201

4/13/70

13.16

Nathaniel Jelks

Fine & Forfeiture

315

1/12/70

6.68

Darrell W. Elliott

Fine & Forfeiture

347

1/12/70

6.44

Larry Ray Rowe

Fine & Forfeiture

1334

5/11/70

7.64

Macon Holly

Fine & Forfeiture

1501

5/11/70

6.20

Sharon Warren

 

And stop payment on the following warrants, which are outstanding:

 

Fund

Fund No.

Date

Amount

To

General Fund

332

12/1/69

$ 2.50

Russell Mattox

General Fund

3775

9/30/69

37.40

Estate of Clara Williams

Fine & Forfeiture

1009

8/11/69

6.20

Samuel Earl Braxton

Fine & Forfeiture

1066

8/11/69

5.60

Frank Wilkins

 

accounts allowed

On motion of Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried, Commr. Hoskinson was authorized to purchase a National Flag and pole to be erected at the Lake County Fairgrounds.

At the request of the County Judge, the Board approved an extension telephone in the Pioneer Building to be used by the Mental Health Counselor.

On recommendation of Mrs. Pat Vanderbleek, Chairman of the Board of Visitors, that the lawn mower at Holiday Marine does not meet the needs of the Juvenile Shelter and is not immediately available, the Board approved the purchase of a 21” self-propelled Lawn Boy Mower from Paul W. Rogers for the sum of $134.95.

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved the purchase of one ton of soybean cake from Security Feed and Seed, Palatka to be used in the Clermont lakes, cost approximately $140.00.

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried, travel expenses were approved for the Board members, County Attorney, County Engineer and County Planner to attend the State Association of County Commissioners’ Conference in St. Augustine on October 18-23, 1970.

The Clerk was authorized to print and publish the absentee ballot in accordance with the Statutes.

Travel Expenses for J. W. Bryant, Veterans Service Officer, to confer with the Veterans Administration in Gainesville, September 9, 1970, were approved on motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried.

On motion of Commr. VanAuken seconded by Commr. Macdonell and carried, statement from Duncan and Ford, Attorneys, in the amount of $3600.00 regarding condemnation suit #2809 (Kurt Street) was approved for payment by the Department of Transportation from secondary funds.

On motion of Commr. Macdonell seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the County Engineer was authorized to purchase Friden Calculator for $795.00.

Travel expenses for the County Engineer to attend National Highway Conference in Atlantic City, New Jersey, September 19-26, 1970 were approved on motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried.

There being no further business to bring before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 5:30 o’clock P.M.

 

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CLERK                                                                                                                                                                                                           CHAIRMAN