MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 august 1, 1972

The Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, convened in regular session on Tuesday, August 1, 1972, in the Commissioners’ Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida, on Tuesday, May 16, 1972, at 9:00 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: Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; Frank E. Owens, Clerk of Circuit Court; Frank Lawton, Asst. Planning Director; and Norma H. Coven, Deputy Clerk.

The meeting was called to order, and the invocation was given by Commr. Carson.   The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited.

minutes

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and unanimously carried, the minutes of the meeting of February 1, 1972 were approved as amended.

civil defense

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board designated George W. Reynolds, Civil Defense Director, as Surplus Property Agent and Alfred Ponds as alternate and authorized the Chairman and Clerk to sign the certification.

public health

The Chairman presented a letter from Dr. David Crane, Chief, Bureau of Local Health Services, advising the Board that Dr. George Brother is interested in the position of County Health Director.  The Clerk stated that his office received a call from Dr. Crane asking the Board be notified that Dr. Charles Bradley, Health Director in Collier County, is well qualified for the position and is willing to relocate to Lake County.  The Chairman asked that Commr. Deems review the applications.

roads – state

The Chairman presented notice from the Department of Transportation advising the Board that interested persons may request a public hearing concerning improvements on SR 46.  The Clerk was instructed to advise DOT that the Board requests such a hearing.

bids

It now being the time advertised to accept bids for the construction of a multiplate arch culvert, rip rap, and earthwork for the Monte Vista Canal, the Chairman directed the Clerk to open the bids; whereupon the following bids were received:

Allen’s of Florida, Inc.                       $32,370.54

Square G Construction Co., Inc.        $33,958.54

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the bids were referred to the County Engineer to check specifications and make recommendations to the Board.

It now being the time advertised to accept bids on one 1972 pickup truck for the Mosquito Control Department, the Chairman directed the Clerk to open bids; whereupon the following bid was received:

D. C. Waters Ford, Inc.          $2,979.00        30 days delivery

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, the bid was referred to the County Engineer and Commr. Deems for consultation on the specifications.

Later in the day, the Engineer informed the Board that the bid on the pickup truck did not meet the specifications, since the air conditioning unit would not be factory installed.  On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the bid on the truck was rejected and the Board authorized readvertising of same.

elections – primary and general

Mrs. Baker, Supervisor of Elections, presented to the members lists of new voting precincts.

On a motion by Commr. VanAuken, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the Clerk to proceed with preparation of the ballots.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Board adopted a resolution pursuant to 230.241, and at the request of the Lake County Board of Public Instruction, authorizing the Clerk to place on the ballot in the general election the question of whether the Superintendent of the District School Board should be an elective or appointed position.

On a motion by Commr. VanAuken, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the polling site for precinct 9A was changed to the community building at Mid Florida Lakes off SR 44.

public health

Commr. VanAuken reported that he received a request from a resident in Fort Mason area for the Board to find a dumping site in this area.  The Board discussed the feasibility of establishing dumping areas in the abandoned clay pits for dumping of trash only.  Commr. Deems will research this with the County Engineer and make a recommendation to the Board at a later date.

roads – county

On the recommendation of the Engineer and on a motion by Commr. VanAuken, seconded by Commr. Deems and unanimously carried, the Board adopted a resolution to establish a 25 mph speed limit on County Road 5-7061, Whispering Pines Road.

outdoor recreational facilities

The Engineer informed the Board that residents on Lake Lulu want to lower the horsepower of boats on the lake.  The County Attorney said that the Board does not have the authority to govern the power of the boats but could place speed limits on lakes as a safety measure.  The Engineer will so advise the residents.

roads – county

At the request of a property owner, Mr. Thornberg, and on a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the Engineer to prepare a cost estimate for improvements to a road near the Church of God located east of Eustis on a participation basis with the property owner paying 2/3 of the cost and the County 1/3.

county property

The Engineer presented a letter of appraisal from Lee Howard on the landfill site on SR 561 between Tavares and Astatula.  On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Board approved rental of a five-acre site to Macasphalt Corporation for an additional asphalt plant at a monthly rental rate of $150.  The term of the rental agreement will be for a period of one year.

leases

The Engineer advised that the property leased by the County from W. G. in Okahumpka for a landfill site has been cited by the Code Enforcement Officer as being in violation of the refuse ordinance.  The County Attorney said the County should clean up the area, terminate the lease, and pay the annual rental fee of $1.00 for 1971 and 1972.

maps and plats

W. L. Williams, Orlando, appeared and presented a replat of Edgewood Place, Clermont.  The Engineer said the plat has been approved by the City and the Attorney.  On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board accepted the replat of Edgewood Place and authorized recording of same.

mvi stations

The Engineer advised the Board of a new requirement regarding inspection of automotive exhaust systems at the County Motor Vehicle Inspection Stations.

roads – county

The Engineer presented a letter from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services requesting funds in the amount of $900 for soil fumigant and use of Road & Bridge scarifier to assist in fumigation of Hancock Road #3-1255 because of burrowing nematode and asked the County to wait 30 days after the fumigation to begin resurfacing and improvement of the road.  On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board approved the expenditure of $900 for the soil fumigant.

road maintenance

The Engineer presented a letter from Mr. H. G. Morse requesting maintenance work be performed on Pennsylvania Avenue, a dedicated clay road in the Astatula area, on an annual basis and bill him for the maintenance work.  The Engineer was instructed to notify Mr. Morse that the County cannot enter into an agreement for regular maintenance work, but will perform maintenance on an “on call” basis at the requestor’s expense.

roads – county

On the instruction of the Board, the County Engineer will notify the developer of Lake Dora Pines Subdivision to proceed with the payment of street signs or furnish verification from the sign vendor that the street signs will be furnished and installed, but delay the fabrication and installation of signs to acceptation of the subdivision and assignment of county road numbers.

recess and reassembly

The meeting recessed for lunch at 12:00 noon and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. to take up the remaining items of business.

chamber of commerce

J. Carl Smith of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce appeared before the Board and presented the Report of Income and Disbursements of Convention Center Account, October 1, 1971 to June 30, 1972 and a list of projected needs for the Convention Center.  Mr. Smith stated that he could make payment of $5,000 to the County toward the loan and retain $1,447.60 for operational needs.  The County Attorney stated that he feels the accumulated funds should be deposited with the County Finance Department and a working capital fund be made available to the Chamber of Commerce for operating expenses.  The Chairman, Clerk, Attorney and Finance Officer will discuss the disposition of accumulated funds on deposit in the Lake County Chamber of Commerce Account.

county employees

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board authorized Mr. and Mrs. Boyd, Juvenile Shelter Superintendent and Matron, vacation time from August 7-21, 1972.

roads

The Chairman presented a request from Mr. Harry Lee Winnie for improvements to a road in the Cassia area.  On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Board agreed to subject work under the 1/3 – 2/3 improvement policy.  Prior to accomplishing this, a minimum of 50 feet of right of way along the entire length of the road must be deeded to the County.

complaints

The Board discussed complaints received regarding the parking of semi-trailers and tractors in residential areas.  The County Attorney stated that he researched this matter and could find no authority to restrict them from parking in a residential area.  The Board felt that this is a private nuisance, and the parties involved would have to bring their own suit against the individual.

elections – primary

The Clerk presented a copy of certified lists of persons who qualified for County office as candidates of the Democratic and Republican parties in the Primary Elections to be held on September 12, 1972, which were sent to the Secretary of State and the Supervisor of Elections, and transmittal letters to the Republican and Democratic Committees forwarding filing and assessment fees.

deeds

The Clerk presented the deed from the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad conveying to Lake County 3.84 acres of land at Tavares for public road purposes for property described as follows:

The northwesternmost 25 feet of Grantor’s main track right of way, which right of way is 100 feet wide, i.e., 50 feet on each side of the center line of Grantor’s main track; said strip of land to begin at a point 2711 feet northeastwardly, measured along said center line, from Grantor’s Mile Post ASD-820 and extending southwestwardly 6936 feet, as measured along said center line; containing 3.84 acres, more or less, and begin shown outlined in yellow on print of Grantor’s Division Engineer’s Drawing No. 1331-102, dated December 10, 1971, last revised March 1, 1972, saving and excepting, however, all that portion of the above-described strip of land lying within the limits of U.S. Highway 441 (a 240-foot right of way).

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board accepted the deed and approved same to be recorded.

hospitals

On a motion by Commr. VanAuken, seconded by Commr. Deems and unanimously carried, the Board approved the action of the Chairman and Clerk in granting the petition to W. T. Edwards Tuberculosis Hospital for the following:

Thomas Grady Creamer – July 20, 1972

James Shelly Carter – August 1, 1972

Discharge notification was received advising that Clifton Snell was discharged with medical advice on July 28, 1972.

bonds – misc.

On a motion by Commr. VanAuken, seconded by Commr. Deems and unanimously carried, the bond for carrying a firearm was approved for Howard B. Fox, Jr.

On a motion by Commr. VanAuken, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, Contractors’ Bonds for Certificates of Competency were approved for the following:

#581    Wayne R. Ausmus dba Ausmus, Inc. (Masonry)

#858    Edward F. McClary (Concrete Finishing)

#859    Jim H. Ray, Sr. dba Suburban Septic Service

#860    Lewis Sloan dba United Drywall System

#861    Vernon Lightfoot dba PPG Industries, Inc.

#862    James H. Falkner dba Falkner, Inc.

#863    Leo Howard dba Fiesta Pools & Central Construction Co.

#864    John W. Irwin dba Deck’s Inc. Of Florida

#865    John Edward Slater (Specialty)

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board approved Deputy Sheriff Bond for the following:

Bill Nash

John Charles Prevatt

Randolph Nathaniel Ward

Robert A. Locke

Gene Cassidy Daniels

Maynard Thurman Long

William Ham Worley

Delbert Wood Hamilton

J. Irvin Montgomery

licenses and permits

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following use and utility permits as approved by the Engineer:

#374 to Florida Telephone Corporation to construct and maintain buried cable on District Road 3-4664 located between Mr. Dora and Eustis, Florida.

#376 to Florida Telephone Corporation to construct and maintain buried cable along Round Lake Road, south of SR 46 and 6100’ of aerial cable east of Round Lake Road along Coronado Drive, north and south of Birr Ct. to provide service to 17 held regrades and additional building lots in this area.

#379 to Florida Telephone Corporation to construct and maintain buried cable located between Mt. Dora and Tavares, Florida.

Utility Permit to Fruitland Park Water Department to construct, operate and maintain 2” C.I. water line connecting with existing 6” transit line crossing S468 at a point 124’ N of the center of Orange Street.

Utility Permit the City of Clermont, No. 1 Westgate Plaza to construct, operate, and maintain a gravity sanitary sewer system.

Utility Permit to Ramada Camp Inn, South of SR 474 to construct, operate and maintain utility pipe crossings.

resolutions not classified elsewhere

The Chairman presented a resolution from the Department of Transportation which would authorize the DOT to strike an item pertaining to the County Engineer’s salary from the Five Year Construction Program.  The resolution was referred to the County Attorney to study and make a recommendation.

budgets

A budget hearing is scheduled for August 3, 1972 at 10:00 a.m.

communications

Letter from Senator Lawton Chiles regarding possible cutback in the allocation of Section 6 Fund of the Emergency Employment Program was read and filed.

Letter from Putnam County Commissioners explaining why they did not attend the meeting held in Tavares on July 26, 1972 of the Oklawaha River Basin Improvement Council was read and filed.

Letter from Flonnie L. Cope, Mayor of the Town of Howey-in-the-Hills, thanking the County for resurfacing work to roads in the Howey-in-the-Hills area was read and filed.

Commr. Hoskinson read a letter from the Department of Natural Resources regarding the Florida Chapter of the Nature Conservancy tour of Lake County on August 11, 12, and 13, 1972.

A copy of the Lake County Affirmative Action Plan for meeting nondiscriminatory legal standards in employment and conduct of all programs by the State Cooperative Service was filed with the Board.

Letter of complaint from the City of Mount Dora regarding zoning along US 441 between the Eustis Plaza and the Orange County line was read and filed.

Resolution from Okaloosa County regarding appointment of the District Board in each DOT District consisting of a Commissioner from each County was read and filed.

Notice from the Department of Revenue regarding refunds applicable to the additional one cent gasoline tax was read and filed.

Copy of letter from the Tax Assessor to the Southwest Florida Water Management District concerning the estimates of the values in Lake County for the year 1972 was filed with the Board.

Letter from Mr. Bernhardt, Jr., Lake Village, Arkansas, regarding establishment of ambulance service in Lake County was read and referred to the City of Leesburg.

Letter from John W. Booth, Chief Judge Fifth Judicial Circuit regarding implementation of Article V was read and filed.

reports

The following reports were filed with the Board:

Report of Landfill #1 from June 23 through July 21, 1972

Deputy State Fire Marshal Report on inspection of the Lake County Jail Facilities dated July 11, 1972.

checks received

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Board accepted a State Warrant in the amount of $446.80 for a refund on unused MVI Certificates.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, the Board accepted a check from Macasphalt Corporation in the amount of $732.42 for sand from the Astatula Landfill used for County road work.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, the Board accepted a check from the Town of Minneola for their share for paving Pearl Street in the amount of $1,158.00.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board accepted a check from residents of Melanie Lane for the cost of resurfacing the road in the amount of $656.26.

accounts allowed

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, the Board approved travel expenses for George W. Reynolds, Veterans Service Officer, to confer with VA officials in St. Petersburg, August 1-3, 1972.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and unanimously carried, the Board approved the cost of the publishing list of tax exempt properties as requested by the Tax Assessor.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and unanimously carried, the Board approved purchase of five new mobile radio units for County vehicles.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the expenditure of $45 for a service contract on an IBM typewriter in the Engineer’s Office.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment to Mid Florida Boiler Company, Inc. for repairs to the boiler in the Jail in the amount of $2,250.91.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board approved the request from the Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission for purchase of one ton of soybean chips for Lake Minneola.

There being no further business to bring before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m.

 

 

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chairman

 

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Clerk