MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
JUNE 6, 1972
The Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, convened in regular session on Tuesday, June 6, 1972, in the County Commissioners’ meeting room in the Courthouse, Tavares, Florida, at 9:00 o’clock A.M. with the following members present: Thomas J. Windram, Chairman; James R. Carson, Jr.; C. A. Deems; J. M. Hoskinson; and Kenneth VanAuken. Others present were: James C. Watkins, Planning Director; Frank E. Owens, Clerk of Circuit Court; and Norma H. Coven, Deputy Clerk.
The Chairman called the meeting to order and the invocation was given by Commr. Deems. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Chairman Windram recognized the 4-H Leaders and members in the audience who will attend the Citizenship Short Course in Washington, D.C.
MINUTES
On motion of Commr. VanAuken, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the minutes of the meeting of April 11, 1972, were approved as corrected.
On motion of Commr. VanAuken, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the minutes of the meeting of April 18, 1972, were approved as submitted.
On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, the minutes of the meeting of May 2, 1972, were approved as corrected.
elections – precincts
Chairman Windram advised the Supervisor of Elections has requested that new descriptions be prepared of the precincts and Congressional and State District caused by the reapportionment. Mr. Watkins said this will be a formidable task in order to comply with the law before the elections, and it will be necessary to create new precincts. Mr. Watkins and Mr. Harpster were instructed to employ a consulting firm to obtain legal descriptions of the boundaries before July 11, 1972, in order to advertise the changes.
The Clerk was directed to request Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Stegall to appear before the Board next week regarding this.
veterans service officer
Tom Chapman, Veterans Service Officer and Civil Defense Director, appeared and presented letter of resignation effective July 25, 1972, and announced his candidacy for District 35.
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried the Board accepted Mr. Chapman’s resignation with regret and adopted a Resolution commending him on his service to Lake County.
licenses & permits
Mr. Tom Merrell appeared and informed the Board he has purchased a lot in a platted subdivision and been denied a building permit because the lot does not meet the new regulations. Mr. Watkins asked permission to review this case with the property owner. Granted.
Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; and Fred M. Harpster, County Engineer ware present at this time.
east central florida regional planning council
Letter of resignation from Jack Wilson as a member of the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, in order to comply with the Resign to Run Law was accepted on motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried; and a Resolution was adopted expressing the Board’s appreciation to Mr. Wilson for his service as a member of the Council.
bids
It now being the time advertised to receive bids on the following, Clerk Owens reported receiving bids from the following:
22 lots in Block 143, First Addition to the Town of Astor
Cecil J. Sexton - $9,000.00
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, Mr. Sexton’s bid was accepted and the Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary instruments to convey the property to Mr. Sexton.
WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE
Consolidated Insurance Agency $27,976.00
Geiger, Holstein, Church, Inc. 26,074.00
Leesburg Insurance Agency, Inc. 27,824.00
Simpson-Waite, Inc. 39,603.00
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and unanimously carried, the bids were referred to the Attorney for study and recommendation to the Board.
licenses & permits
Mr. Watkins returned and reported to the Board he reviewed Mr. Merrell’s request for a building and found that the lots in the subdivision were created before 1966 and, therefore, will be honored as building sites, and Mr. Merrell will be able to obtain a building permit.
outdoor recreational facilities
Chairman Windram submitted a letter from Lake Harris Shores Civic Association requesting that the boat ramp located in the subdivision be kept private for the residents of the area. This matter was referred to the County Engineer to determine if the ramp was dedicated to the public and to advise the Association of his findings.
roads – state
Chairman Windram presented tabulation of all bids received by the Department of Transportation on the widening of SR 25 from Colfax Street to Sunshine Avenue in the City of Leesburg, showing that Manly Construction Company is the apparent low bidder in the amount of $1,323,899.
At the request of Mr. Hoskinson, the Engineer was instructed to contact the Department of Transportation relative to a safety study on SR 500 at Royal Industries East of Leesburg.
On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Clerk was instructed to notify the Department of Transportation the Board concurs in the engineering studies for the widening and resurfacing of SR 46 from SR 500 to the Lake-Seminole County line.
On motion of Commr. Dees, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, the Clerk was instructed to notify the Department of Transportation that Lake County concurs in the engineering studies for improvement to the existing intersection of SR 19 and SR 40.
Notice from the Department of Transportation that the maintenance department will schedule the centerline striping of Lake County secondary roads in the near future was read and filed.
Notice of public hearing by the Department of Transportation on June 8, 1972, in Tallahassee on the Department’s Annual Work Program and Budget and Five-Year Construction Plan for the next fiscal year was filed.
The Clerk advised the department of Transportation has returned the altered Maintenance Agreement on the secondary road systems and the Department is requesting that the Agreement be executed without change. On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the agreement was approved under protest.
roads – county
Mr. Harpster reported the survey on the streets in Mt. Plymouth has been completed and now the residents would like to have the obstacles located in the right of way of Burnham Street and St. Andrews Drive removed. He was instructed to tell them this is a private matter and must be settled between the parties.
road closings
It being the time advertised to consider petition to close public dedicated road in the Town of Pittman and no one appeared to object to the closing, on motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and unanimously carried, a Resolution was adopted to close, renounce and disclaim any right of Lake County and the public in and to the following described portions of avenues or streets:
In the town of Pittman, as shown on the Plat filed and recorded in the Public Records of Orange County, Florida, on the 21st of February, 1884, lying within Southeast quarter of South half (1/2) of Section 19, and Southwest quarter and North half (1/2) of Northwest quarter and North half (1/2) of Southeast quarter and Lots 3 and 4, in Section 20, Township 17 S., Range 27 E.:
That part of Money Avenue commencing at the North boundary of the Plat of Pittman and extending South between Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 on the East and Lots 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24 on the West.
Also, that part of Kentucky Avenue commencing at the North boundary of Plat of Pittman and extending South between Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 on the West and unnumbered tract on the East.
Both portions of Avenues extending to the North Boundary of Thomas Avenue.
maps & plats
Mrs. Mary B. Woodward, Mrs. Elaine Weir and Attorney Roy Caldwell were present concerning unrecorded plat of Villa City Shores. Mr. Caldwell informed the Board his clients requested that the Board approve the Plat of Villa City Shores as a pre-existing plat prior to the adoption of the Zoning Rules and Regulations and advised that all the streets in the subdivision were dedicated to the public as of December 29, 1970, and the dedication recorded in O.R. Book 418, Page 184, Public Records of Lake County. Mr. Watkins recommended to the Board that individual recognition be considered for unrecorded plats that were created prior to the regulations. The Board members concurring, the Chairman instructed the Planning Director and the County Attorney to draft guidelines for the Board’s consideration to provide access and egress to unrecorded lots in unrecorded subdivisions.
Ordinances
On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, the Ordinance relating to the regulation and control of refuse and garbage collection and disposal was placed on third and final reading by title only; said title being as follows:
A bill to be entitled An Ordinance relating to the regulation and control of the accumulation, burning, collection, disposal and transportation of garbage in Lake County in all areas not within the boundaries of any municipality; providing for definitions; providing for franchises and their renewal; providing for the terms and conditions of such franchise, and the method of operation of said franchises; providing for the suspension or relinquishment of franchise; providing the equipment requirement for franchises; providing the method of operations of the franchise; providing for franchise fees; requiring franchises for the collection, hauling, or transportation of refuse for hire, permitting the County to provide a disposal site; providing for landfill fees; providing for agreements between municipalities and/or certain industries, and the County for landfill use fees; providing for customer responsibilities; declaring the violation of the Ordinance a misdemeanor and authorizing the Board of County Commissioners by suit to enjoin the violation of the Ordinance; providing the Board of County Commissioners with regulatory powers; providing that the Ordinance shall be liberally construed; providing the severability clause; and providing an effective.
On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Ordinance was approved and adopted as amended on third and final reading by title only.
It being the time advertised to consider an Ordinance relating to Occupational License Taxation, the Ordinance was declared an emergency due to the State repealing the law covering occupational licenses and no provision for the County to collect license fees until provided for by the Ordinance; whereupon, on motion of Commr. VanAuken, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Emergency Ordinance was placed on first reading by title only, said title being as follows:
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE TAXATION AUTHORIZING LAKE COUNTY TO LEVY OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE TAXES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR: DOING BUSINESS WITHOUT LICENSE; DISPOSITION OF TAXES COLLECTED; MUNICIPAL LICENSE TAXES, AMOUNTS; TERM OF LICENSE TAXES; TRANSFER; WHEN LICENSE TAX PAYABLE; FRACTIONAL LICENSES; ADDITIONAL LICENSE TAXES; COLLECTION AFTER CERTAIN PAYMENTS; ISSUANCE OF LICENSE: APPLICATION; MAKING FALSE STATEMENT IN APPLICATION FOR LICENSE; ISSUANCE OF LICENSE; MANNER, FORMS; DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE’S INSTRUCTIONS, COUNTY TAX COLLECTORS TO OBEY; REPORT OF COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; METHOD OF COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT LICENSE TAXES, GENERALLY; LIENS; DELINQUENT LICENSE TAX; PENALTY; COLLECTION COST; OTHER LICENSE TAXES TO BE IN ADDITION TO OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE TAX; LOTTERY AND GAMBLING NOT AUTHORIZED; EXEMPTION ALLOWED CRIPPLES, INVALID, AGED; EXEMPTIONS ALLOWED DISABLED VETERANS OF ANY WAR, OR THEIR UNREMARRIED WIDOWS; FARM GROVE, HORTICULTURAL AND FLORICULTURAL PRODUCTS; CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS; RELIGIOUS TENANTS; EXEMPTION; SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, CERTAIN EXEMPTION; FISH PEDDLERS; CERTAIN PERSON EXEMPT, ADVERTISING SPACE RENTERS; AMUSEMENT DEVICES; HOTELS, APARTMENT HOTELS, MOTELS; CEMETERIES, MAUSOLEUMS; CIRCUSES, TRAVELING SHOWS, TENT SHOWS; TRAVELING MEDICINE SHOWS; CAFES, RESTAURANTS AND OTHER EATING ESTABLISHMENTS; CONTACTING; DANCE HALLS, VARIETY EXHIBITIONS; ELECTRIC POWER PLANTS, GAS PLANTS AND COMMUNITY TELEVISION ANTENNA COMPANIES: EMIGRANT OR LABOR AGENTS; FORTUNETELLERS, CLAIRVOYANTS; ETC.; COUNTY PERMIT REQUIRED; PENALTY; INSURANCE ADJUSTERS; JUNK DEALERS; LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: PENALTY; JUNK DEALERS, TRAVELING; LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS; DISTRIBUTORS, INSTALLERS AND MANUFACTURERS; MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING, QUARRYING AND MINING; MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESSES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED; MOVING PICTURE SHOWS, THEATERS, AND DRIVE-IN THEATERS; NONPROFIT SPONGE COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION; PAWNBROKERS; REPORTS TO SHERIFF; PENALTY; PERMANENT EXHIBITS; PROFESSIONS, BUSINESS, OCCUPATIONS; PUBLIC SERVICE, REFRIGERATOR AND TANK CARS; RETAIL STORE LICENSE; SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, ETC.; TELEGRAPH SYSTEMS; TELEPHONE SYSTEMS; TRADING, ETC., IN INTANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY; TRADING, ETC., IN TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY; TOLL BRIDGES; VENDING MACHINES; WATER COMPANIES AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL COMPANIES.
On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Emergency Ordinance was approved on first reading by title only.
On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, the Emergency Ordinance was placed on second reading by title only. On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and unanimously carried, that the reading of the title in its entirety be dispensed with, the Emergency Ordinance was approved on second reading.
On motion of Commr. VanAuken, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Emergency Ordinance was placed on third and final reading by title only. On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and unanimously carried, that the reading of the title in its entirety be dispensed with, the Emergency Ordinance was approved and adopted on third and final reading.
recess and reassembly
The meeting adjourned 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.
schools
Commr. Deems recommended that the Board request the Vocational Technical Center to waive tuition for the Nursing Home employees who wish to take the LPN and Nurses Aid courses offered by the center, not to exceed four persons per course. The Clerk was instructed to make the request, explaining it is the Board’s intent to try to retain and upgrade individuals who are presently employed at the Nursing Home.
laws and legislature
It was brought to the members’ attention that many counties throughout the State are adopting Resolutions requesting the Florida Legislature to adopt uniform effective dates on legislation affecting county governments. On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, a Resolution was adopted to this effect with copies of same to the Lake County Legislative Delegation, the Secretary of the Senate and to the Clerk of the House of Representatives, and to all Boards of County Commissioners in the State of Florida.
public health
Commr. VanAuken asked for a report on the trial operation of the Dump-All container at the Paisley site. Mr. Harpster reported the three months trial period is concluded and found to be an expensive operation. He recommended that the County open up a pit on the property and put a permanent attendant on the site. He was instructed to prepare the site.
Commr. VanAuken reported he contacted a Volusia County Commissioner regarding Volusia residents using the Astor Dump and he assured us of his cooperation. Commr. Carson recommended that wide publicity be given to the violation of the Ordinance. Mr. VanAuken said he will keep this under surveillance.
road & bridge department
On motion of Commr. VanAuken, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Road and Bridge Department was authorized to furnish the City of Umatilla approximately 12 loads of clay at the new city dump and have the grader go in and cover up periodically.
roads – county
The Clerk submitted a letter from J. G. Ray, III, Attorney, requesting that County Road #4-4981 be extended 660 feet to allow Arthur P. Pitts access to his property. It was the recommendation of the County Engineer that Mr. Pitts stand the expense of the extension as the general public has no need for the road.
On recommendation of the Engineer and on motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the offer of $2,000 from the Independent Order of Foresters to repair County Road #3-3266 and #3-3267 was accepted.
roads - state
On recommendation of the County Engineer and on motion of Commr. VanAuken, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, a Resolution was adopted requesting the Department of Transportation to add to the County’s Secondary Road Requests the resurfacing of SR 468 from the railroad south to SR 44; and the resurfacing of SR 439, through the low, rough areas, about half way between SR 42 and SR 44-A.
road closings
A petition to close a portion of Cypress Street in Riverwood, Unit 2, was accepted on motion of Commr. VanAuken, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, and a public hearing was authorized to consider the closing on July 11, 1972.
On recommendation of the County Engineer and on motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and unanimously carried, the Board authorized a public hearing to consider the closing of the portions of road around Lake Eldorado, not previously closed, in order to clear up title difficulties.
municipal corporations
The Clerk submitted replies from the following municipalities advising that municipal cases will not be transferred to the County Court during 1973: City of Clermont, City of Eustis, Town of Howey in the Hills, City of Leesburg, Town of Minneola, and City of Mount Dora.
suits affecting county
Notice from Joseph C. Laussel, Attorney, Miami, was read and filed advising that the surviving heirs of Tommie J. Vickers will file suit against Lake County, claiming damages, in the death of Mr. Vickers on April 23, 1972.
On recommendation of the County Attorney and on motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board approved additional $2,000 settlement in the Britizius suit and instructed the Attorney to prepare the necessary papers to settle the suit.
tax assessments
Clerk Owens presented a notice from the Department of Revenue that determinations of value made by the County Boards of Tax Adjustment must be based on the criteria set forth in Section 193.011, F.S., 1971. Same was referred to the Attorney and Tax Assessor.
The Clerk was authorized to advertise the Board of Tax Adjustment for September 5, 1972, at 9:00 A.M. and to request the Board of Public Instruction to appoint two members to serve on the Tax Adjustment Board in accordance with Chapter 194.015 (1) F.S.
Chairman Windram appointed Commrs. Deems and VanAuken to serve with him on the Tax Adjustment Board.
Certificates of Error and Correction on the 1971 Tax Roll, numbered 209 through 224, from the Tax Assessor were approved on motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried.
Request from Mrs. Ruby Hottle for Homestead Exemption and Widow’s Exemption for 1972, denied by the Tax Assessor, was referred to the Attorney.
bonds – misc.
On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, bonds for carrying firearms were approved for the following:
Charles K. Judson
Thomas L. Rogers
J. Herbert Gatch
R. A. Clarks (Renewal)
Annie L. Tucker
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, bonds for certificates of competency were approved for the following:
No. 276 – Ed Lynum dba Lynum, Lynum, Lynum Builders
No. 359 – O. D. Corbett
No. 823 – Orville R. Bliss
No. 824 – William M. Clark
No. 825 – Herman D. Nickell dba Nickell House Movers
No. 826 – Chas. E. Rabun dba Rabun Electric Service
No. 827 – Stephen Chase dba Stay Cool Mobile Home A/C
No. 828 – Paul A. Dolezar (Cement Specialty)
No. 829 – Elton C. Castlebury dba The Castlebury Co.
No. 830 – Wayne Whiddon dba Whiddon’s Masonry Contractor
No. 831 – Jack R. Moore dba S & M Roofing
No. 832 – Cauly O. Lott (Electrical)
No. 833 – Frank Misk
No. 834 – William E. Lawson dba Mid State Mechanical, Inc.
On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, Deputy Sheriff Bond for C. Arthur Loudermilk was approved.
hospitals
On motion of Commr. VanAuken, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, application to the W. T. Edwards Tuberculosis Hospital for Curtis Ires Chandler approved by the Chairman and Clerk on May 31, 1972, was approved.
Notice from the hospital that Elmer C. Hale was discharged with medical advice on May 26, 1972, was filed.
public health
Copy of letter from Dr. Hall to the State Division of Health of his impending resignation October 1, 1972, was read and filed. Also, letter from Dr. Hall to the Board advising that the State has the authority to appoint a Health Director without County approval if the vacancy exists for six months.
Also, copies of letters from Dr. Hall and Jacksonville that Lake County is in need of a Mosquito Control Director were read and filed.
county property
Clerk Owens read another request from the City of Leesburg asking for consideration of deeding abandoned clay pits in the City to the City for beautification purposes and water wells for future growth. The Attorney was again requested to give the Board an opinion on the possible transfer of this County Property.
railroads
Notice from the SCL R.R. Company that the six months extension on the Board’s application for the installation of a railroad crossing 2,419 feet east of Mile Post ST-779, Leesburg, for Mr. Bernard Galbreath has expired and does the Board wish another extension of six months. On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Clerk was instructed to notify the railroad another six months extension was approved at the request of Mr. Galbreath’s attorney.
license and permits
Use Permits filed by the County Engineer were approved as follows on motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried:
To Sumter Electric Coop, Inc., for the construction and maintenance of distribution line on County Road 1-5702 350 feet south of Micro Race Track.
Permit No. 359 to Florida Telephone Co. to construct and maintain buried cable along County Road 5-7939 between SR 450 and Lake Yale.
roads
The Engineer presented information from the Department of Revenue concerning the distribution of the Secondary Gas Tax, together with proportionate shares going to the cities and the unincorporated area of Lake County.
roads – SUBDIVISION
Mr. Harpster was instructed to proceed with preparation of cost estimate for improvements to the streets in Golden Heights Subdivision on time and material basis.
roads – COUNTY
On the request of the Chairman, Mr. Harpster was instructed to investigate the need of the rumble strips on Morningside Drive at Sunset Circle.
On recommendation of the Engineer, and on motion of Commr. VanAuken, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, a Resolution was adopted establishing a 25 MPH speed limit on Eudora Road from Old 441 North .4 mile, and 35 MPH to New 441 .3 mile. The Clerk was instructed to send a copy of the Resolution to the City of Mount Dora suggesting that the City may want to annex road for patrol purposes.
roads – state
The Clerk advised the Department of Transportation has returned the altered Maintenance Agreement for the installation of traffic signal at the intersection of SR 25 and SRS-466-A and that the Agreement as changed by the County is not acceptable. On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and unanimously carried, the Maintenance Agreement was approved in its original form.
road closings
A petition to close certain streets in Monte Vista Park Farms was accepted and public hearing to consider same was authorized for July 5, 1972.
A petition to close Highland Avenue, Jack’s Lake, was accepted for public hearing to consider same was authorized for July 5, 1972.
meetings
Due to Independence Day falling on Tuesday this year, the first meeting in July was scheduled for July 5, 1972, at 9:00 o’clock A.M.
deeds
The Engineer presented 12 deeds conveying right of way to Lake County for the construction of County Road #2-2540 (Bruce Hunt Road) from following:
Mary H. Smith
Phoenix Groves, Inc.
Frances J. and Edwin H. Lyon, Jr.
Florida Groves, Inc.
Julian J. Bornstein and Mildred L. Bornstein
Robert E. Langford, as Executor
Edward H. Squire
Marie Arborio
Jacob M. Vander Meer and Dolores Vander Meer
Phillip S. Kanev and Rita Kanev
Mrs. Estelle R. Meyers, as Trustee
Also, deed from Phoenix Groves, Inc. to provide land for a loading ramp area. The deeds were accepted and ordered recorded in the public records on motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried.
bids
On recommendation of the Engineer and on motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, the bid from W. W. Williams Company, Lakeland, to furnish one Koehring Model 405 Dragline for the sum of $51,718.00 and one Hendrix TS 1-1/4 yard perforated bucket for the sum of $1,816.20 was accepted as the lowest and best bid.
The Engineer requested permission to purchase pickup trucks “off the lot” without bids, that same may be purchased at a lower figure. It was the Attorney’s opinion that the trucks could be purchased without bids, but recommended that bids be received to determine how close the prices are. On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, bids for the purchase of two pickup trucks for the landfill operation were approved for July 5, 1972.
The Attorney was instructed to prepare guidelines for the Board’s approval relative to minimum price for taking bids.
beverage law
Attorney Ford reported it is the Beverage Department’s interpretation that the Town of Howey will receive none of the beverage license fee except on the clubhouse. The main entrance to the Establishment is in the County and this is their rule of thumb. He was directed to notify the Town of Howey regarding this.
laws and legislature
The Attorney was instructed to draft memorandum to the Board members regarding Chapter 72-311, Abstention from Voting.
public health
Questionnaire from the Division of Health regarding expenses incurred for the services of a Medical Examiner was referred to the Finance Department.
Recommendation of the Engineer that plastic pipe materials be authorized for use as absorption field material provided they comply with sizes shown in the National Plumbing Code and the Department of Commerce Commercials Standards and the National Sanitation Foundation was approved.
salaries & wages
On recommendation of the Engineer, the position of Assistant Engineer was changed to Staff Engineer and the employment of Lawrence J. Morey, Jr. to this position was approved on motion of Commr. VanAuken, seconded by Commr. Deems and unanimously carried, at an annual salary of $10,500 effective June 12, 1972. This position was created under the EEA Program.
accounts allowed
On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, Commr. Deems was authorized to purchase ice machine for the Nursing Home; cost not to exceed $999.00.
Travel expenses were approved for two Juvenile Center staff members to attend Child Care Seminar at Stetson University, June 5-9, on motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and unanimously carried.
Repairs to the heavy duty washing machine at the Juvenile Center to Owens Service Company, in the amount of $60.00, were approved on motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried.
On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, travel was approved for Doris Babb and Pat Halstead to attend Clerk’s Convention in Cocoa Beach, June 14-15.
Travel request from Phil Yoder to attend Annual Hyacinth Control Society meeting in Miami Beach, July 9-12, was approved on motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried.
On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, travel was approved for P. R. Edwards to appear as a witness in suit against U.S. Corps of Engineers regarding Hyacinth spraying in the St. Johns River, Jacksonville, June 5-7, 1972.
Request from the secretary to the Board for one (1) 5-drawer file cabinet from Lake Office Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $175.22 was approved on motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried.
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, additional help in the Supervisor of Elections Office for the duration of this year’s elections was approved for Rhoda S. Kennedy and Lucy Crow.
county employees
On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Clerk was instructed to pay the employees of the landfill operation on semi-monthly basis, effective as soon as possible.
funds – transfers
On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, $500.00 transfer was approved from Equipment Item in the Juvenile budget to the Cadet Program.
On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, $500.00 transfer was approved from Equipment Item in the Juvenile budget to the Cadet Program.
On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, transfer was approved for sufficient funds to pay summer secretarial help for two weeks, equal to two weeks of Miss Lynn’s salary.
Request from the Public Defender for the transfer of necessary funds to operate his office through June 30, 1972, was approved on motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried.
checks received
Warrant from the State for $2,000 to the credit of the Youth Services Complex was accepted by the Board.
communications
Letter was read and filed from the U.S. Forest Service of exchange of lands with A. G. Lowrie and wife that will consolidate the National Forest Land and provide for better forest management.
Letter from the Department of Natural Resources that the Eleventh Annual Conference on Water Resources Development will be held in Tallahassee on June 19, 1972, and any projects proposed for federal support must be received no later than June 10, 1972, was read and filed.
Notice from the Division of Family Services that the food Stamp Program became a reality on May 1, 1972, was read and filed.
reports
The following monthly reports were filed:
Veterans Service Officer Report for May 1972.
Cigarette Tax Collections and Distributions for March 1972.
There being no further business to bring before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
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CLERK chairman