MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 MONDAY – OCTOBER 26, 1970

A regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, was held in the Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse, Tavares, Florida, on Monday, October 26, 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 during the day were:  County Attorney C. E. Duncan, County Planning Director James C. Watkins, 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 delivered by Commr. Windram and the Pledge of Allegiance was given.

minutes

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of September 8, 1970 were approved as submitted.

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of September 14, 1970 were approved as submitted.

On motion of Commr. Macdonell seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the minutes of the special meeting of September 17, 1970 were approved as submitted.

elections – general

On motion of Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, the voting place for Precinct No. 32 was changed from Dailey’s Store Building to the Motor Vehicle Inspection Station located on East McDonald Avenue, Eustis.

licenses and permits

On motion of Commissioner Windram seconded by Commissioner Macdonell and carried, the Board approved a permit for Mr. Charles Jeffery to erect a seawall in Lake Eustis at El Red Mobile Manor and fill in behind the wall to rebuild land lost by erosion.

The following Use Permits filed by the Road Superintendent were approved by the Board.

To Sumter Electric Coop. Inc. for the construction and maintenance of power distribution line along County Road #4-6280 between SR 44-A and SR 44.

 

No. 230 to Florida Telephone Corp. for the construction and maintenance of buried cable paralleling and crossing a portion of County Road #3-1865 between SR 455 and the Sunshine State Parkway.

 

No. 234 to Florida Telephone Corp. for the construction and maintenance of buried and aerial cable paralleling and crossing a portion of County Road #3-1653 between Bloxam Avenue, Minneola and the Sunshine State Parkway.

 

No. 235 to Florida Telephone Corp. for the construction and maintenance of buried cable paralleling a portion of County Road #3-1947 located between County Road #3-1653 and the end of the road.

 

No. 236 to Florida Telephone Corp. for the construction and maintenance of buried cable paralleling a portion of County Road #5-6836 between County Road #5-7528 and Emeralda Island.

 

No. 237 to Florida Telephone Corp. for the construction and maintenance of buried cable paralleling and crossing a portion of County Road #5-5727 between Leesburg and Lisbon.

 

No. 238 to Florida Telephone Corp. for the construction and maintenance of buried cable paralleling a portion of County Road #1-5124 between Leesburg and Lisbon.

 

No. 239 to Florida Telephone Corp. for the construction and maintenance of buried cable paralleling a portion of County Road #1-4521 between Leesburg and Tavares.

 

No. 240 to Florida Telephone Corp. for the construction and maintenance of buried cable paralleling a portion of County Road #1-4923 between Leesburg and Lisbon.

 

appointments

On recommendation of the Attorney, the Chairman appointed the Board members as alternate members to serve on the Canvassing Board for the General Election.

On recommendation of the Attorney and on motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, William West and Joseph L. Yazvac were appointed as members of the Pollution Control Board on a day-to-day basis until their successors are appointed.

water pollution

Commr. Macdonell reported he viewed the harvesting machine and was very impressed with its performance.  He recommended that the Board consider purchasing two harvesters and one conveyor.

bids

It now being the time advertised to receive bids on equipment for the Multi-Purpose Building at the Fairgrounds, the Chairman directed the Clerk to open and tabulate the bids; whereupon, Clerk Owens reported receiving the following bids:

Bidlo Office Furniture Co., Orlando, Florida

Business and Institutional Furniture Co., Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Central Purchasing, Inc., Orlando, Florida

Educational Seating Company, Ocala, Florida

Ellis-Mason, Inc., Tampa, Florida

Cal Hegstrom Company of Florida, Leesburg, Florida

Hertz Furniture Systems Co., New York, N.Y.

Lake Furniture Systems Co., Leesburg, Florida

Link Stationery & Printing Co., Mount Dora, Florida

The Monroe Company, Colfax, Iowa

Rental Center, Ormond Beach, Florida

George Stuart, Inc., Orlando, Florida

Simons Office Equipment, Inc., Leesburg, Florida

 

Due to an obvious error in the bid submitted by Central Purchasing, Inc. of Orlando, Florida, the bidder was allowed to withdraw his bid on motion by Commr. VanAuken seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried.

On motion of Commr. Macdonell seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, the bids were referred to the Executive Vice President of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce for study and recommendation to the Board.

Later in the day, Mr. Hart returned with a tabulation of the bids and recommended that the bid from Simons Office Equipment, Inc. be accepted based on the quality of the staging equipment, plus ten year warranty and insurance provisions offered by the manufacturer.

On motion of Commr. VanAuken seconded by Commr. Windram and unanimously carried, the bid from Simons Office Equipment, Inc. was accepted as being the best and lowest bid, total sum of the bid being $9,119.10.

It now being the time advertised to receive bids on various insurance coverage, the Chairman directed the Clerk to open and tabulate the bids; whereupon Clerk Owens reported receiving bids from the following:

Fire, extended coverage, vandalism and malicious mischief on County building and contents –

 

Consolidated Insurance Agency with Aetna Fire Underwriters Insurance Company - $4,141.00 annual premium.  Rates are subject to the supervision of the Florida Inspection Bureau.

 

Comprehensive Hospital Liability insuring Lake Memorial Nursing Home –

Lassiter Ware Insurance with St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Company - $1,643.00 annual premium.

 

Occupational death or bodily injury coverage on law enforcement officers –

John Alden Murray with The Travelers - $9.85 per $10,000

 

Moore & Moore Insurance Agency with American States Insurance

Company - $21.60 per $10,000

 

Simpson-Waite, Inc. with The Insurance Company of North America – annual deposit premium $328.40

 

James C. Noblitt with Nationwide Insurance Company –

Law Enforcement Officers, under age 70, administrative $2.50

Law Enforcement Officers, under age 70, $10.00

 

Comprehensive Fleet Liability

James C. Noblitt with Nationwide Insurance Company –

Annual net audit premium $8,447.01

 

Miscellaneous equipment under off-highway inland marine floater –

James C. Noblitt with Nationwide Insurance Company –

$7,841.00 total three year premium

 

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried, the bid from Consolidated Insurance Agency for fire and extended coverage on County buildings and contents was accepted.

On motion of Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Macdonell and carried, the bid from Lassiter-Ware Insurance for comprehensive hospital liability was accepted.

On motion of Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Macdonell and carried, the bid from Lassiter-Ware Insurance for comprehensive hospital liability was accepted.

Bids from James C. Noblitt with Nationwide Insurance Companies for comprehensive fleet liability and contractor’s off-highway equipment were accepted on motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried.

Having been instructed to determine from John Alden Murray Agency and Moore & Moore Insurance Agency if the age limit of 70 years applies to their bids, Clerk Owens reported the agents advise there is no age limit in either bid; whereupon, on motion of Commr. Macdonell seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the bid from John Alden Murray was accepted as the lowest and best bid meeting the specifications.

supplies

Mr. Jack R. Reeves, Sales Representative, Addressograph-Multigraph Corp., was present and advised his company has a new copying machine on the market and he believes he can save the County money if the Board will grant him permission to make a survey and study of the copying, duplicating, and printing needs of the County.  On motion of Commr. Macdonell seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, the Clerk was directed to furnish Mr. Reeves a letter introducing him to the various offices and departments within the County government.

beverage law

John Wilkerson and A. M. Crabtree, owners of the Club Casino, were present and requested that the Board consider a Resolution extending the hours for the sale of beverages containing alcohol from 1:00 o’clock P.M. on Sunday until 2:00 o’clock A.M. on the following day.  Mr. Wilkerson presented a petition signed by approximately 335 Lake County residents endorsing the Resolution.  Commr. Hoskinson moved for the adoption of the Resolution.  The motion was seconded by Commr. Macdonell and the Chairman called for a roll call vote with members of the Board voting as follows:

Commissioner Macdonell                  No

Commissioner Hoskinson                  Yes

Commissioner Windram                    No

Commissioner VanAuken                  Yes

Chairman Carson                                No

 

The Chairman declared the motion failed to carry.

licenses and permits

Ward Sturdivant appeared and requested a license to operate a garbage collection service.  Chairman Carson advised him the Board is declining any new applications until after January 1, 1971 and advised him to make his application with the Mosquito Control Director and designate the area involved.

recess and reassembly

The meeting recessed for lunch at 12:30 o’clock P.M. and reconvened at 1:30 o’clock P.M. to take up the remaining items of business.

bids

It now being the time advertised to receive bids for the remodeling of the Conference Room in the Engineering Building, the Chairman directed the Clerk to open and tabulate the bids; whereupon, Clerk Owens reported receiving the following bid:

Coven Construction Company                       $2,437.00

On motion of Commr. VanAuken seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, the bid from Coven Construction Company was accepted.

elections – general

Mr. Bill Beck, County Commissioner, Osceola County and Robert Wagner, Director of the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, appeared and requested the Board’s support of the passage of the Fourth Constitutional Amendment on the ballot in the General Election, advising that the State Association of County Commissioners has endorsed passage of the Amendment.  On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, a Resolution was adopted endorsing the passage of the fourth Constitutional Amendment appearing on the General Election Ballot.

attorneys

Mr. Watkins presented resignation from L. E. Brown as attorney for the Planning and Zoning Commission, effective October 1, 1970.  Mr. Brown recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission employ the County Attorney as its attorney.  Mr. Ford said he will be glad to assist, if possible.

planning and zoning

It being the time advertised for a public hearing to consider rezoning applications and on request of the Attorney for the applicant, Commr. Windram moved for the continuance of Conditional Use Permit to November 16, 1970 at 2:00 o’clock P.M.  The motion was seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried.

On recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and on motion of Commr. Macdonell seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Zoning Rules and Regulations were amended as they pertain to the following described tracts of land to the Classification designated after each description:

1.     In Section 15, Township 19 South, Range 24 East, Lots 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17, Block 2.  Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, Block 5, according to the Plat of Indian Hills Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 28, Public Records of Lake County, Florida.

 

In Section 10, Township 19 South, Range 24 East, Begin 531 feet West of Southeast corner of Southwest ¼ of Southeast ¼, run North 15°50’45” West 157 feet, North 248.95 feet, West 349 feet, South 400 feet, East to Point of Beginning.   ALSO:  Begin 460 feet West of the Southeast corner of Southwest ¼ of Southeast ¼, run West 71 feet, North 15°50’45” West 157 feet, North 248.95 feet, East 115 feet, South to Point of Beginning, now  classified and zoned as R1-A (rural Residential and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned to Classification R-3 (Mobile Home Park Subdivision).

 

In Section 12, Township 19 South, Range 25 East, Begin at Northwest corner of Southeast quarter, run thence North 0°07’15” East 367 feet to North boundary of Oklawaha Drive, run thence South 87°08’ East 1253 feet along North boundary of Ocklawaha Drive, run thence South 54°03’ East 47 feet along Northeast boundary of Oklawaha Drive, run thence North 13°30’ East 200 feet more or less to North boundary of Boat Canal for Point of Beginning.  From this point continue North 13°30’ East to South boundary of Haines Creek, run thence Easterly along South boundary of Haines Creek to West boundary of Boat Canal, run thence South, West and Northwesterly along Boat Canal to Point of Beginning.  ALSO:  Begin at center of Section Monument on East Section line of said section for point of beginning, run thence South along Section line 305 feet, run thence West 30 feet more or less to East boundary of Boat Canal, run thence Northerly along East boundary of Boat Canal 600 feet more or less to Haines Creek, run thence Easterly along Haines Creek 50 feet more or less to East Section Line of said section, run thence South along Section line to Point of Beginning, now classified and zoned as R-1 (Rural Residential), and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned to Classification R-3 (Mobile Home Park Subdivision).

 

Also, included in the above motion was approval of Conditional Use Permits Nos. 207-4 and 201-3; and in rezoning Case No. 56-70-5 the action of the Planning and Zoning Commission in denying the request was upheld.  The applicant in Case No. 56-70-5 was assured that he may use his garage as a real estate office as long as it is a one man operation.

Rezoning Case No. 58-70-2 and Conditional Use Permit No. 203-2 were called for hearing at the same time, same being companion cases and the Chairman called for interested persons to be heard.

Walter R. Mattson, Attorney, Lakeland, Florida, representing the adjoining property owners appeared and opposed both the rezoning request and the permit.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rauscher, applicants, appeared in support of the requests.

On motion of Commr. Macdonell seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission was upheld and the rezoning request was denied.

The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission was upheld and the Conditional Use Permit denied, on motion of Commr. Macdonell seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried.

civil defense

Mr. Watkins informed the Board the State Department of Community Affairs is recommending that all payments for surplus property purchased through the County Civil Defense Agency for governmental agencies and volunteer fire departments be made by the County.  Mr. Watkins was instructed to notify the municipalities of the procedure recommended and to make an effort to determine the approximate value of property anticipated by the cities.

contracts

Mr. Watkins reported the application for a water and sewage study for the County has been approved for a federal grant amounting to $19,500, of which the County’s share will be $6,895.00.  This amount will be returned to the County in the federal grant.  Mr. Watkins said the funds are available to assemble data only and not for further research or water sampling.  Chairman Carson relinquished the Chair and moved that the contract with the Florida Department of Community Affairs be approved.  The motion was seconded by Commr. Windram and carried.  Commr. Macdonell voted “no.”

On motion of Commr. VanAuken seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Chairman and Clerk were authorized to execute agreement with the Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission and L. W. Spence, Operator, relative to the seining program in Lakes Griffin, Carlton, Dora, Beauclaire, Harris and Eustis.

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried, the Chairman was authorized to execute contract with Lenhart Electric Company for the installation of a fire alarm system in the Lake Memorial Nursing Home.

hospitals

The action of the Chairman and Clerk was approved on motion of Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Macdonell and carried, in approving application to W. T. Edwards Tuberculosis Hospital for Louis William Pierce.

Notices from the Hospital discharging the following were filed:

                        Clarence Wilson         -           October 5, 1970

                        Thomas W. Bentley    -           October 14, 1970

 

deeds

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried, right of way deed conveying the following described property to Lake County was accepted and ordered recorded upon the public records:

            GRANTOR:    Richard E. Oswalt, Agent for W. M. Oswalt Trust

            The North 30 feet of the South half of the Northwest quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 12, Township 23 South, Range 25 East.

 

bonds – misc.

Bond for carrying firearms for John F. Cherry was approved on motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried.

Deputies Sheriff bonds for the following were approved on motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried:

            Doris Ann Broadway

            Jay Ramer

 

Contractors’ bonds for certificates of competency were approved for the following on motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried:

           

RENEWALS

BOND NO.

Russell B. & Glenn A. Wise, dba Wise Builders

35

John C. Finley, dba ABC Plumbing & Electric Co., Inc.

49

Robert E. Thornburg

93

James H. Snell, Plumbing

114

Henry F. Purvis, dba Purvis Plumbing

142

Wade A. Myers (Electrical Contractor)

158

Jerry W. Smith (General Contractor)

162

Robert R. Ellison (Painting Contractor)

171

Paul M. Snowberger (Building Contractor)

184

Frank S. Bouis (General Building Contractor)

201

Ozell Smith (Building Contractor)

209

Howard L. Palmer, dba Palmer Electric Company

216

Charles J. Eidel and Tri-City Electrical Contractors, Inc.

261

Swan McBee, dba McBee Roofing

292

Artcraft Sign, Co., Inc. (Stanley V. Ruff, Pres.)

323

John L. Dollins, dba Orange Electric Company

396

Joseph Queen, dba Queen Roofing Co.

426

Jon Peterson for Peterson Outdoor Advertising

456

Gordon E. Lee – Wallis Electric Co.

457

Gary Miller (Heating & Air Conditioning)

470

Carl O. Clements of United Fence, Awning & Carpet Co. Inc.

377

 

 

NEW BONDS

 

D. Wrye Clinton, dba Wrye Roofing Company / Clinton

526

Lloyd R. Cayton, dba Cayton & Son Drywall

527

Richard A. Sines, dba Tavares Roofing

528

Roderick J. Grills dba Junior’s Refrigeration & Welding

529

W. L. Warren, dba Hulme Outdoor Advertising Company

530

Albert W. Hollins, dba A & D Aluminum Products

531

Ivy Broome (Painting Contractor)

532

F. Lawrence Scribner (Carpentry Contractor)

533

Paul E. Yose (Painting Contractor)

534

Tony Cinicola, Jr. (Specialty Contractor)

535

Ronald I. Brown (Master Electrician)

536

Carl R. Schilke, Pres. Harcar Aluminum Products Co.

537

L. P. Contella Contractor

538

Fred H. Kuhlman dba Florida Coating Corporation

539

Maxwell Scott (Building Contractor “C”)

540

Albert F. Schubert (Carpentry Contractor)

541

T. A. McEachern, Jr., dba McEacherns’ Roofers

542

William T. Huett, dba Huetts Aluminum

543

Ivan Jenkins (Building Contractor)

544

Elwin A. Carnes (Dry Wall Contractor)

545

Henry L. Hughes dba Leader Builders

546

 

 

CANCELLATIONS

 

John C. Findlay, Casselberry, Fl.

49

All Craft Industries, Inc.

73

O. D. Corbett Plastering

359

Carl O. Clements

377

Paul Hofmeister

424

Oswald S. Arena

484

James C. Crowson

506

 

 

 

BONDS - COUNTY

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried, the Chairman and Attorney were authorized to negotiate with Mr. Robert L. Wagner of Stone & Youngberg, Municipal Financing Consultants, for the employment of a fiscal agent for the purpose of bonding the County’s racetrack funds.

Commr. Hoskinson reminded the Board the term of office for the members of the Board of Examiners expired September 1, 1970.

APPOINTMENTS

Chairman Carson appointed Commissioner VanAuken to serve on the Board of Directors of the Lake County Office of Economic Opportunity.

Commr. Hoskinson reminded the Board the term of office for the members of the Board of Examiners expired September 1, 1970.

On motion of Commr. VanAuken seconded by Commr. Macdonell and carried, Louis C. George, Architect, was appointed the architect to prepare plans and specifications for a livestock show building at the Fairgrounds.

road closings

On motion of Commr. Macdonell seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, the Board accepted petition of W. H. and Thelma Loznika and Robert J. and Dorothy M. Maguire to close a certain road in Groveland Farms and authorized a public hearing to consider the petition for November 16, 1970.

roads – county

The Road priority list as submitted by the County Engineer was approved on motion of Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried.

sheriff

Clerk Owens presented letter from the Universal States Automobile Association, Inc., Miami, Florida, complaining that Sheriff McCall will not accept bonds issued to members of its Associations.  On motion of Commr. VanAuken seconded by Commr. Macdonell and carried, the Attorney was instructed to request Sheriff McCall to comment on the letter.

county property

Request from Joy L. Mancinik of Deland for quit claim deed covering property located in Section 30, Township 19 South, Range 28 East, acquired through the sale of a tax certificate, was referred to the County Attorney.

cemeteries

The Engineer reported on the cemeteries maintained by the County and advised the Oak Grove Cemetery and Barley Cemetery are portions of acreage and are on the tax roll.

reports – official

Report of Receipts, Expenses and Net Income of the Sheriff and the County Judge for the year ending September 30, 1970, showing refunds to the County of $17,320.23 and $191.00 respectively, were accepted and approved by the Board.

tax assessments

Affidavits of R. G. Cassady, Tax Assessor, certifying the intangible personal property assessment roll and real and tangible personal property were approved and signed by the members of the Board on motion of Commr. VanAuken seconded by Commr. Windram and carried; and the Clerk was instructed to record the warrant to the Tax Collector in the minutes of this meeting as follows:

            (See original Minutes in Minute Book 22, page 225.)

communications

Letter from Orange Blossom Estate Association regarding garbage service was filed.

Letters from the State Department of Health and State Department of Air & Water Pollution Control concerning Country Squire Mobile Home Village were filed.

Notice of Application by Golden State Food Corp. dba Better Meats Company to the Florida Public Service Commission for temporary authority to operate as a contract motor carrier was filed.

accounts allowed

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried, travel expenses were approved for Tom Chapman to attend State Civil Defense Annual meeting in Fort Myers, November 18-20.

Travel expenses were approved for James C. Watkins to attend Annual Conference of Florida Planning & Zoning Association in Sarasota, December 2-5; on motion by Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried.

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Planning Department was authorized to purchase Norelco dictating machine and transcriber for the sum of $354.50.

On motion of Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried, the Pollution Control Board was authorized to purchase Polaroid Camera and Sony Recorder for total price of $185.00.

Travel expenses for Ted Wicks and C. W. Sheffield to attend annual State Pollution Control Assn. convention in Hollywood, November 3-5 were approved on motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried.

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, repairs to books in the Clerk’s office were authorized in the approximate amount of $950.00.

cancellation of Warrants

The Clerk was authorized to cancel Road & Bridge Fund warrant #1051 payable to Contractors Equipment Co., Inc., for $58.21 because of duplicate payment; also, Road & Bridge Fund warrant #1088 payable to Florida Crushed Stone for $582.61 because of duplicate payment.

reports

The following monthly reports were filed:

            Veterans Service Officer

            Welfare Director

            Florida Division of Corrections regarding Lake County Jail & Stockade

 

Audit report from the City of Leesburg showing revenues and expenses of the ambulance operation for the year ended May 31, 1970.

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