MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONDAY – DECEMBER 14, 1970
A regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, was held in the County Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse, Tavares, Florida, on Monday, December 14, 1970, at 9:00 o’clock A.M. with the following members present: James R. Carson, Jr., Chairman; J. M. Hoskinson, Thomas J. Windram, and Kenneth VanAuken. Alex J. Macdonell was absent due to death of his father. Others present were: County Attorney Christopher C. Ford, County Engineer Robert H. Norton and Deputy Clerk Norma H. Coven.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman who delivered the invocation and called for the Pledge of Allegiance by all present.
minutes
On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of November 2, 1970 were approved as submitted.
On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried, the minutes of the regular meetings of November 9 and 16 and special meeting of November 19, 1970 were approved as submitted.
indigents
On motion of Commr. VanAuken seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the following change was approved to the present indigent list:
District No. 1 – ADD Steve Pittman - $32.40
county property
The Deputy Clerk presented request from Mr. Bland, Lake Jem, to burn County property located between SR 561 and the Railroad near Astatula. The fire will be supervised by the Forest Ranger who will put in fire lanes to control the burning. On motion of Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, Mr. Bland was granted permission to cut the fire lanes to reduce the danger of an accidental fire, but due to the ban on burning proclaimed by the Governor today, the burning was refused for the time being.
Commr. Windram stated he has received a request from a pistol club to purchase approximately 2-1/2 acres of County property West of Eustis for the purpose of extending its range facilities. The club will make extensive improvements to the property. The Board discussed the desirability of selling the property or giving the club a long term lease, and the Attorney was instructed to investigate and make his recommendations to the Board. Mr. Windram asked if it was permissible for the club to begin making improvements to the property. Mr. Ford said as long as the club assumes all responsibility for the work, it is permissible.
water quality
Chairman Carson read a letter from the Chairman of the Orange County Commission concerning a water conservation study and asking Lake County to participate along with other Central Florida counties and private concerns. Commr. Hoskinson said this matter will be discussed at the East Central Florida Planning Council meeting on December 16th, which he will attend, and he will report on same to the Board next week.
road maintenance
Engineer Norton advised the City of Eustis proposes to annex certain streets that are presently maintained by Lake County and the City requests the County to continue maintaining the streets. He was instructed to notify the City that Pinecrest, Charlotte, Seminole and Dicie will revert to the City for maintenance as they are subdivision streets, but the County’s policy will remain the same as far as other connecting roads are concerned.
Commr. VanAuken asked if the County can furnish clay to be distributed by a private individual for improvements to subdivision streets. The Board members concurring, Chairman Carson said he does not feel the Board has this authority.
chamber of commerce
Ken Hart of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce appeared and presented written report of the advantages and disadvantages of moving the Chamber offices from its present location to the Fairgrounds building offices. The Board concurred in Mr. Hart’s recommendation that it is in the best interest of Lake County to move the offices to the Fairgrounds and approved the move as soon as practicable.
fairgrounds
Louis George, Architect, appeared and presented plans for the construction of a livestock show building at the Fairgrounds. Mr. George advised the specifications are not complete and he or his associate will return with them next week. Mr. George was authorized to advertise bids to be received January 11, 1970.
engineering department
Engineer Norton made recommendations to the Board concerning personnel in the Engineering Department. He advised the draftsman has resigned effective December 31, 1970 and suggested that the position be upgraded. His recommendations included the consideration of a qualified civil draftsman, engineering aide or engineering technician. This subject was referred to the Chairman and Commr. Macdonell.
bonds – official
Public Official Bond for Paul W. Bryan as a member of the Board of Public Instruction, District No. 5, was approved on motion of Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried.
recess and reassembly
The meeting 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.
bonds – county
The Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, met in regular session in the Courthouse in the City of Tavares, Florida, at 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 14th day of December 1970, the place, hour and date duly established for the consideration of a Resolution pledging Lake County’s race track funds:
The Chairman called the meeting to order and the following members were present:
Honorable James R. Carson, Jr., Chairman
Honorable J. M. Hoskinson
Honorable Thomas J. Windram
Honorable Kenneth VanAuken
and the following member was absent:
Honorable Alex J. Macdonell
The Chairman declared a quorum present.
A Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSTRUCTION AND ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN COUNTY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT EXCEEDING $2,000,000 CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS TO FINANCE THE COST THEREOF: AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON SUCH CERTIFICATES FROM A PORTION OF THE RACE TRACK FUNDS AND JAI ALAI FRONTON FUNDS ACCRUING ANNUALLY TO LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO LAW,
was introduced and considered by the Board of County Commissioners, the County Attorney and Fiscal Agent.
Commissioner Hoskinson then moved the adoption of the Resolution as introduced and discussed. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Windram and unanimously carried.
The Chairman thereupon declared the motion carried and the Resolution was adopted as introduced and considered.
SEE PAGE 275 FOR COMPLETE RESOLUTION
HOLIDAYS
On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board designated the following holidays to be observed by County employees during 1971:
January 1, 1971 New Year’s Day
February 15, 1971 Washington’s Birthday
May 31, 1971 Memorial Day
July 5, 1971 Independence Day
September 6, 1971 Labor Day
October 25, 1971 Veterans Day
November 25 & 26, 1971 Thanksgiving
December 24, 1971 Christmas
road and bridge department
Engineer Norton requested permission to dispose of junk materials stored at the various barns in order to improve housekeeping conditions. On motion of Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, the Engineer was authorized to sell the junk items at the prevailing rate, subject to the approval of the County Attorney.
tax assessments
With reference to the request from the Montverde Academy for tax exemption on school property located in Montverde, the Clerk advised that the Tax Assessor confirmed that Montverde Academy is a tax exempt organization. The property was purchased in 1969 and is used as a residence for a teacher, making it eligible for exemption. On motion of Commissioner Hoskinson seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried, the exemption was allowed.
deeds
Right of way deed conveying the following described land to Lake County was accepted on motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried:
GRANTOR: Valley Bank and Trust Co., a Pennsylvania Bank,
Guardian of the Estate of Mary G. Sollenberger
A strip of land 25 feet wide along the South side of Tract 19, lying 25 feet North of the centerline of the road shown on the map of Clermont Farms recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 59, Public Records of Lake County, Florida.
The Clerk submitted a letter from C. E. Duncan, Attorney, advising that the deed issued to the Packing House By-Products Company on May 18, 1970 had an error in the description and requested that corrected deed be executed. On motion of Commr. VanAuken seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, the Chairman and Clerk were authorized to execute the corrected deed.
appointments
The Clerk read a letter from William E. Morris refusing appointment to the Board of Examiners.
courthouse
Request from the State Attorney for office space in the Courthouse was referred to the Clerk to determine how much space the State Attorney’s Office is occupying at the present time, and how much space is necessary to accommodate his entire staff.
roads – state
Letter from Pasco County asking Lake County’s endorsement of the construction of a road East to Disney World was referred to Commr. Hoskinson.
veterans service officEr
Request from the Veterans Service Officer to replace his secretary who resigned this month, at the rate of $300.00 per month, was approved on motion of Commr. VanAuken seconded by Commr. Windram and carried.
bonds – MISC.
Bond for carrying firearms for Paul McDonald, Sr. was approved on motion of Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried.
funds – transfer
On motion of Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried, the Clerk was authorized to transfer from the Capital Outlay Reserve Fund (County Buildings) the following:
From Acct. #82281 $2500.00 to Acct. #68412 “Commissions, Fees, and Costs,”
From Acct. #82281 $25,000.00 to Acct. #88481 “Construction of Building,”
From Acct. #82281 $11,000.00 to Acct. #88482 “Equipment.”
accounts allowed
On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried Commr. VanAuken was authorized to expend up to $100.00 for repairs to the floors in the Juvenile Home.
Payment to the Department of Public Safety for 20,000 Motor Vehicle Inspection Certificates in the amount of $5,064.00 was approved on motion of Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried.
Refund of $170.34 to Charlie Squibb, Imperial Terrace, balance due from money on deposit for widening railroad crossing was approved on motion of Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried.
On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved payment of $400.00 to Louis George, architect’s fees for preparing plans and specifications for heating the Multi-Purpose Building at the Fairgrounds and $300.00 architect’s fees on the Livestock Building.
Advance to the Clerk of Circuit Court for $600.00 to pay State Trial Witnesses at the Fall Term of Court was approved on motion of Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried.
Request from E. Central Florida Regional Planning Council for $1,312.90 for November expenses, was approved on motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried.
On motion of Commr. VanAuken seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, payment of $2,083.33 was approved to the Lake County Chamber of Commerce.
On motion of Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried, commissions for taxes collected on the 1969 and 1970 tax rolls to the Tax Collector in the amount of $39,269.83 were approved.
On motion of Commr. VanAuken seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, payment to the Florida Forest Service in the amount of $2,000.00 was approved for the Cooperative Forest Management Project for 1970-71.
On motion of Commr. VanAuken seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, travel expenses for J. W. Bryant to go to Veterans Administration in Jacksonville, December 16th and to the Veterans Hospital, Gainesville, December 23, 1970, were approved.
Request from the Clerk of Circuit Court to purchase 2,000 case binders from Florida Forms and Systems in the sum of $455.00, was approved on motion of Commr. VanAuken seconded by Commr. Windram and carried.
In the absence of Commr. Macdonell, payment of hospital bills for indigent patients in District No. 2 was approved on motion of Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried.
On motion of Commr. VanAuken seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the following vouchers were approved for payment:
|
FUND |
NOS. |
|
General Revenue Fund |
250 – 503 |
|
Mosquito Control – State I State II |
6 - 10 6 - 10 |
|
Motor Vehicle Inspection |
22 – 43 |
|
Fine and Forfeiture Fund |
29 – 56 |
|
Road and Bridge Fund |
86 - 172 |
|
Capital Outlay Reserve – County Home |
1 – 5 |
|
Capital Outlay Reserve – County Buildings |
2 |
|
Bond Interest & Sinking Fund |
1 – 2 |
|
Fish Conservation Fund |
2 |
|
Northeast Lake County Hospital |
2 |
|
Northeast Lake County Hospital – Ambulance Fund |
3 – 4 |
|
Northwest Lake County Hospital |
1 |
|
Northwest Lake County Hospital – Ambulance Fund |
2 - 4 |
ordinance
Attorney Ford submitted for the Board’s consideration a proposed Ordinance relative to the control of the sale and distribution of detergents containing phosphates. This being the first consideration of the Ordinance and no corrections or changes made, a motion was made by Commr. Hoskinson that the Ordinance be placed on first reading and read by title only, same being as follows:
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE SALE OR DISTRIBUTION OF SYNTHETIC DETERGENT OR DETERGENT REGARDING PHOSPHATE BUILDERS OR PHOSPHORUS INGREDIENTS; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; PROHIBITING SALE OR DISTRIBUTION CONTAINING MORE THAN 8.7% OF PHOSPHORUS BY WEIGHT AFTER MARCH 31, 191; PROHIBITING SALE OR DISTRIBUTION OF ANY DETERGENT CONTAINING ANY PHOSPHORUS AFTER JANUARY 1, 1972; PROVIDING PENALTIES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The motion was seconded by Commr. Windram and carried.
communications
The Chairman presented for filing letter from the Department of Administration, Bureau of Planning, to the City of Umatilla regarding the City’s Water and Sewage Facilities.
There being no further business to bring before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 4:00 o’clock P.M.
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CLERK CHAIRMAN