MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
TUESDAY – december 19, 1972
The Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, convened in regular session in the Commissioners’ Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida, on Tuesday, December 19, 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 Glenn C. Burhans. Also present were: Joseph Flynn, Director of Planning; Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; Fred Harpster, County Engineer; Frank E. Owens, Clerk of Circuit Court; and Norma H. Coven, Deputy Clerk.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman and the invocation was given by Commr. Carson. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
minutes
On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and unanimously carried, the Minutes of the meeting of October 3, 1972, were approved as submitted.
county agent
Mr. Jackson A. Haddox, County Extension Director, appeared before the Board and recommended Miss Doris Lynn Milligan for the position of Extension Home Economics Agent I, effective January 8, 1973, pending cooperative approval of the Board of Regents, at a salary of $9,820 per annum; the County contributing $4,420 and the State $5,400. On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the employment of Miss Doris Lynn Milligan as Extension Home Economics Agent I, as recommended by Mr. Haddox.
federal agencies
Commr. Hoskinson read a letter from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, regarding proposed land exchange in Lake County between Tom Rucker and Company and the U.S. Forest Service.
utilities
Commr. Hoskinson stated that he checked with the telephone company regarding placing of controls on the Courthouse telephone to eliminate the unauthorized and unaccounted for toll calls being made. The Board approved placing a toll restrictor on the Courthouse number; thereby, making it necessary for the one placing a toll call to go through the Courthouse operator. Credit cards approved by the Board will be issued to only those authorized to place long distance calls.
ordinances
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans, and unanimously carried, the Ordinance relating to central sewage service and central water system was placed on third and final reading by title only; said title being as follows:
An ordinance requiring all package sewer plants and sewer plants and individual water users or sources located in Lake County, outside municipalities, to join and hook on to any central sewerage service, or central water system whether public, quasi-public, or private, that serves the public or substantial members of the public, whenever the central sewerage service comes within 1,000 feet of the existing package system or the central water system comes within 300 feet of the existing system; and to discontinue use of the package plant or water supply within twelve months from the time service by the central system is available; providing for extensions; providing an effective date; providing a severability clause.
The Chairman called for discussion from the public at this time.
Mr. C. F. Jeffery, owner of El Red Mobile Home Park, appeared before the Board regarding the operation of package sewer systems in mobile home parks, and requested that a clause be placed in the ordinance to allow the package plants that are now in operation to continue to operate so long as they meet the state and local standards. On recommendation of the County Attorney, the Board amended Section 10 of the ordinance to read, “Notwithstanding…those central systems or package plants both sewer and water that are now in operation at the time when the central system is available may continue in operation, so long as it meets state and local regulations.”
On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson, and unanimously carried, the Ordinance was approved and adopted as amended on third and final reading by title only.
bids
It now being the time advertised to open bids for one 1973 model sedan and one 1973 model pickup truck for the Planning Department, the Chairman directed the Clerk to open and tabulate the bids; whereupon the following bids were received:
Cecil Clark Chevrolet Sedan $3,410.87 30-45 day delivery
Pickup $3,088.17 45-60 day delivery
Eustis Dodge, Inc. Sedan $3,160.00 45-60 day delivery
Pickup $3,235.07 90 day delivery
Inland Equipment Co. Pickup $3,089.34 60 day delivery
Plaza Lincoln Mercury Sedan $3,417.00 4 weeks delivery
A.G. Polk, Inc. Sedan $3,050.06 15 day delivery
Richey Buick-Pontiac Sedan $3,715.00 30 day delivery
Pickup $3,121.00 6-8 weeks delivery
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson, and unanimously carried, the bids for the sedan and pickup were referred to the Director of Planning to check specifications. Commr. Carson stated that in view of the Attorney General’s opinion, he will refrain from voting on the purchase of the pickup truck, as he owns interest in a company bidding on the vehicle.
Later in the day, Mr. Flynn presented to the Board figures on past operational costs on cars now being utilized by the Planning Department. It was the opinion of the County Attorney that the Board can reject a bid if the vehicle rejected has proven it has not given good performance in the past. On the Attorney’s recommendation, the Board instructed the Attorney to draw up an added specification allowing the dealers to bid cars that are on the lot, which are closes to the specifications quoted, on the day of the bid opening. The Board will determine whether the vehicle on the lot will meet the necessary requirements.
commissioners
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson, and unanimously carried, the Board appointed Commr. C. A. Deems as Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners for 1973.
On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans, and unanimously carried, the Board appointed Commr. James R. Carson, Jr. as Vice Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners for 1973.
Laws and legislature
The Board discussed a proposed bill that will be reintroduced in the legislature regarding the right to work law. It was the feeling of the Board that they should encourage the delegation in Tallahassee to support this bill.
bonds – misc.
Bonds for carrying firearms were approved on motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems, and unanimously carried, for the following:
Margaret H. Smallwood
Paul E. Smith
Ruby D. Bouldin
Della M. Krupski
Roy Carpenter
Burden Burt
On motion of Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson, and unanimously carried, Deputy Sheriff bonds were approved for the following:
Thomas D. Hurlburt, Jr.
Stephen Simon
Curtis E. Hobson
Contractors’ Bonds for Certificates of Competency were approved on motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson, and unanimously carried for the following:
#958 – Steven W. Griffin, Jr. (Carpenter)
#959 – Richard Lampky (Masonry)
#960 – Oscar Poller dba Cement Roofing Industries, Inc.
#961 – Jim Culverhouse dba Cox Craft, Inc.
bids
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson, and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the County Engineer to advertise for bids for a self-contained, self-propelled, highway marking machine for the Road and Bridge Department.
On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans, and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the County Engineer to advertise for bids for an electronic distance measuring device.
On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems, and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the Engineer to advertise for bids for road striping paints to be used with the road marking machine.
roads – county
On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson, and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the Chairman and Clerk to sign Disclaimer releasing road reservations for Leroy Bronson.
Maps and plats
The Board discussed the County’s responsibility regarding approval of subdivision plats located within the municipalities. The County Engineer recommended that he give the plats a cursory approval to assure that the municipalities comply with State of Florida Plat Laws, Chapter 177.
recess and reassembly
The meeting recessed for lunch at 11:45 a.m. and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. to take up the remaining items of business.
county employee
On recommendation of the Planning Director, and on motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson, and unanimously carried, the Board authorized Robert Oatman, Building Administrator, to carry over four and a half days annual leave into 1973; said leave to be used by March 1973.
The County Planner advised the Board that Mr. Harry Nies, Jr., Graphic Technician, resigned effective December 31, 1972.
On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson, and unanimously carried, the Board authorized Mr. Flynn, County Planner, to advertise for a planner for his department.
planning and zoning
It now being the time advertised to consider applications for changes to zoning classifications, and on recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and on motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson, and unanimously carried, a resolution was adopted altering and amending the zoning rules and regulations as they pertain to the following described tracts of land to the classifications designated after each description:
Public Hearing # 186-72-2
Legal Description: Sec. 5, Twp. 23S, Rge. 25E. Tracts 1, 2, 5, 10 to 20 inclusive 29, 30, 31, 32, 37 to 44 inclusive, according to the Plat of Groveland Farms as recorded in P. B. 2, Pg. 10 and 11, public records of Lake County, Florida.
Change in Zoning Classification: The Zoning Classification is hereby changed from A (Agriculture) to RA (Ranchette).
Public Hearing #196-72-5
Legal Description: Sec. 31, Twp. 17S, Rge. 27E. That part of the NE ¼ of the NE ¼ bounded and described as follows: From the NW corner of said NE ¼ of NE ¼ run thence East along the North line of said Section 31 a distance of 725 feet, more or less, to the Westerly line of the ROW of U.S. Highway 19; thence SW’ly along said ROW line 447.72 ft.; thence North 73°59’30” West 176.80 feet, more or less, to the W’ly line of the abandoned ROW of the ACL/RR; thence South 18°25’40” West along the W’ly line of said abandoned ROW 344.61 ft. to the POB of this description. From said PB run thence South 18°25’40” West along the W’ly line of said abandoned ROW to a point that is 60 ft. N’ly of the South line of said NE ¼ of the NE ¼ when measured along the W’ly line of said abandoned ROW; thence East to a point on the E’ly line of said abandoned ROW; thence South 18°25’40” West along the E’ly line of said abandoned ROW 60 ft. to the South line of said NE ¼ of the NE ¼; thence East along the South line of said NE ¼ of the NE ¼ to the W’ly line of the ROW of U.S. Highway 19; thence NE’ly along the W’ly line of the ROW of U.S. Highway 19 to a point that is South 71°11’20” East of the POB; thence North 71°11’20” West to the POB, less and except the following: From the SE corner of said NE ¼ of the NE ¼ run thence North 456 ft.; thence West to the Easterly line of the abandoned ROW of the ACL/RR; thence SW’ly along the E’ly line of said abandoned ROW 447 ft. for the POB of this excepted tract. From said POB run thence East to the W’ly line of the ROW of U.S. Highway 19; thence SW’ly along said ROW line to the South line of said NE ¼ of the NE ¼; thence West along the South line of said NE ¼ of the NE ¼ to the E’ly line of said abandoned ROW; thence NE’ly along the E’ly line of said abandoned ROW to the POB.
Change in Zoning Classification: The Zoning Classification is hereby changed from C-2 (Community Commercial District) to A (Agriculture).
Public Hearing # 197-72-4
Legal Description: Sec. 25, Twp. 19S, Rge. 27E. The West 324 ft. of the East 648 ft. of South ½ of SE ¼ of NW ¼ of the NE ¼.
Change in Zoning Classification: The Zoning Classification is hereby changed from A (Agriculture) to R-1-5 ((Mobile or Mixed Residential District)
Public Hearing # 198-72-2
Legal Description: Sec. 20, Twp. 19S, Rge. 24E. West 220 ft. of SE ¼ of NW ¼ of SE ¼ North of RR.
Change in Zoning Classification: The Zoning Classification is hereby changed from RP (Residential-Professional District) to R-1-5 (Mobile or Mixed Residential District).
Public Hearing #199-72-2
Legal Description: Sec. 16, Twp. 22S, Rge. 24E. E. E. Edge’s Subdivision as recorded in P. B. 4, Pg. 69 and Garcia’s Subdivision as recorded in P. B. 14, Pg. 59, Public Records of Lake County, Florida.
Change in Zoning Classification: The Zoning Classification is hereby changed from LM (Light Manufacturing District) to $-1-5 (Mobile or Mixed Residential).
Public Hearing # 200-72-3
Legal Description: Sec. 2, Twp. 23S, Rge. 25E. The South ½ of the SW ¼ of the SE ¼ AND Tract 1B of Clermont Farms, as recorded in P. B. 5, P. 59, Public Records of Lake County, Florida.
Change in Zoning Classification: The Zoning Classification is hereby changed from R-1-7 (Urban Residential) to A (Agriculture).
Public Hearing # 202-72-1
Legal Description: Sec. 33, Twp. 18S, Rge. 24E. That part of the South ½ of the SE ¼ bounded and described as follows: From the intersection of the W’ly line of the ROW of U.S. Highway 441 with the South line of said Section, run N’ly along the W’ly line of the said ROW 640 ft. for a POB. From said POB, run thence West along a line that is parallel with the South line of said Section to a point on the E’ly line of the ROW of the ACL/RR; thence N’ly along the E’ly line of the said ROW to the North line of the South ½ of the SE ¼ of the said Section 33; thence run East along the North line of the South ½ of the SE ¼ of the said Section 33 to the NW corner of the SE ¼ of the SE ¼ of the said Section 33; thence run South along the West line of the said SE ¼ of the SE ¼, a distance of 252.84 ft.; thence run East 105 ft.; thence run North 42.84 ft.; thence run East 45 ft.; thence run North 210 ft. to a point on the North line of the SE ¼ of the SE ¼ of the said Section 33; thence run East along the North line of the said SE ¼ of the SE ¼ to a point on the W’ly line of the ROW of U. S. Highway No. 441; thence run Southerly along the W’ly line of the said ROW to the POB. Less the North 20 ft. thereof.
Change in Zoning Classification: The Zoning Classification is hereby changed from A (Agriculture) & C-2 (Community Commercial) to C-2 (Community Commercial).
Public Hearing # 203-72-1
Legal Description: Sec. 24, Twp. 19S, Rge. 25E. Begin at the SW corner of the NW ¼ of the SW ¼, run thence East 540 ft. along South boundary of NW ¼ of SW ¼ of said section, run thence North 15.20 ft. to North boundary of U.S. Highway 441 ROW, run thence South 73° 50’ East along North boundary of said ROW 812.77 ft. for a POB. From this point run North 200 ft., more or less to canal, back to point of beginning, run thence SE’ly along highway ROW 200 ft., run thence North 200 ft. more or less to canal, run thence W’ly along canal 200 ft., more or less to West line of description.
Change in Zoning Classification: The Zoning Classification is hereby changed from C-1 (Rural or Tourist Commercial) to C-2 (Community Commercial District).
Public Hearing 204-72-1
Legal Description: Sec. 12, Twp. 19S, Rge. 25E. Parcel #1. Begin at the NW corner run thence East along Section line 775 ft.; thence run South 275 ft. for POB; thence continue south 85 ft., thence run West 175 ft.; thence run North 85 ft.; thence run East 175 ft. to POB. Subject to all easements and restrictions of record on said premises. Parcel #2. Begin at the NW corner of Section run thence South along the West section line 300 ft., thence East 815 ft. for POB; thence North 100 ft.; thence East 300 ft. more or less to the West bank of Haines Creek; begin again from POB, run thence East 300 ft. more or less to West bank of Haines Creek, thence N’ly along the West bank fo Haines Creek 100 ft. more or less to intersect the North boundary. Subject to all easements and restrictions of record on said premises. Parcel #3. Begin at NW corner of Section, run east along the north section line 815 ft.; thence run South 400 ft.; thence run West 100 ft.; thence run South 00 ft.; thence run West 35 ft. for POB of the property herein conveyed; from said POB run North 140 ft.; thence run West 80 ft.; thence run South 140 ft.; thence run East 80 ft. to POB. Parcel #4. Begin at the NW corner of Section run thence East along Section line 775 ft.; thence run South 190 ft. for POB of the property herein conveyed; thence continue South 85 ft./ thence run West 175 ft.; thence run North 85 ft.; thence run East 175 ft. to POB.
Change in Zoning Classification: The Zoning Classification is hereby changed from R-1-7 (Urban Residential) to R-1-5 (Mobile or Mixed Residential District).
Public Hearing # 205-72-4
Legal Description: Sec. 32, Twp. 18S, Rge. 28E. Begin at SE corner of Lot 49, run West along South line of Lots 49, 50, 51 and 52 to SW corner of Lot 52; North along West line of Lot 52 to Highway 44-A; East along Highway to East line of Section, South along Section line to point East of POB thence West to POB.
Change in Zoning Classification: The Zoning Classification is hereby changed from A (Agriculture) to RR (Rural Residential).
Public Hearing # 206-72-1
Legal Description: Sec. 2, Twp. 18S, Rge. 24E. The West ½ of the West ½ of the SE ¼; the SE ¼ of the NE ¼ of the SW ¼ AND the NE ¼ of the SE ¼ of the SW ¼.
Change in Zoning Classification: The Zoning Classification is hereby changed from RR (Rural Residential) to A (Agriculture).
Public Hearing # 209-72-3
Legal Description: Sec. 1, Twp. 23S, Rge. 25E. Lot 23 in Clermont Farms Subdivision, as recorded in P. B. 5, Pg. 59, Public Records of Lake County, Florida.
Change in Zoning Classification: The Zoning Classification is hereby changed from RR (Rural Residential) to R-1-7 (Urban Residential).
Public Hearing # 210-72-2
Legal Description: Sec. 15, Twp. 20S, Rge. 24E. Begin 602 ft. East of the NW corner of the NE ¼ of the NE ¼ for POB; run thence South 290 ft.; thence West 60 ft. thence North 290 ft.; thence East 60 ft. to POB.
Change in Zoning Classification: The Zoning Classification is hereby changed from R-1-7 (Urban Residential) to R-1-5 (Mobile or Mixed Residential).
Public Hearing # 212-72-1
Legal Description: Sec. 23, Twp. 19S, Rge. 25E. The West ½ of the following described property, to-wit: Begin at the NE corner of the NW ¼, run South 00° 13’ East along the East line of said NW ¼ for 946.35 ft.; thence South 89° 38’10” West for 1327.5 ft. to the West line of the East ½ of said NW 1/4 ; thence North along the West line of said East ½ of NW ¼ for 946.55 ft. more or less to the NW corner of the East ½ of the NW ¼; thence North 89° 37’40” West along the North line of said NW ¼ for 1328.60 ft. to the POB. LESS the North 700 ft. of the East 400 ft. thereof, ALSO LESS the NW ¼ of the NE ¼ of the NW ¼ of said Section 23, ALSO LESS the East 177 ft. of the South 246.35 ft. thereof. ALSO parts of Lots 5, 6, and 7 of Block 41 Silver Lake Estates, according to the plat thereof as recorded in P. B. 10, Pg. 66, 67, 68 and 69 of the Public Records of Lake County, Florida, described as follows: From the SW corner of said Lot 5, run North 00° 30’20” West along West line of said Lot 5, for 500 ft. to the POB; run thence North 89° 37’40” east for 664.30 ft. to the East line of Lot 6; thence South 00° 30’20” East along the East line of Lot 6, to the SE corner of said Lot 6; thence North 89° 37’40” East along the South line of said Lot 7 for 264.30 ft.; thence North 00° 30’20” West parallel to the West line of Lot 7, for 600 ft.; thence South 89° 37’40” West for 928.60 ft. to the West line of said Lot 5, thence South 00° 30’20” West for 100 ft. to the POB. Subject to a perpetual non-exclusive easement over the aforedescribed property in favor of Ronald C. Harrison.
Change in Zoning Classification: The Zoning Classification is hereby changed from A (Agriculture) & R-1-7 (Urban Residential) to Agriculture.
Public Hearing # 215-72-4
Legal Description: Sec. 27, Twp. 19S, Rge. 26E. Begin at a point of the South line of Lot 21 according to the Plat of Lands of James M. Conner, that is 700 ft. West of the SE corner of said Lot 21; run thence North 0° 08’W. 475 ft.; thence North 89° 51’20” West 138.79 ft. thence North 0° 08’40” East 200 ft.; thence North 19° 41’40” West 172.75 ft. thence N. 41° 02’50” East 100 ft.; thence N. 48° 57’10” West 373.62 ft.; thence N. 0° 02’ East 166.16 ft. to the North line of Lot 15 of said Plat; thence N. 89° 58’ We. 434.46 ft. thence S. 0° 08’ East 1323.05 ft.; thence S. 89° 51’20” East 845 ft. to the POB. ALSO Lot 30 according to the Plat of Lake Saunders Manor filed 8 Feb. 1956 and recorded in P. B. 13, Pg. 20, Public Records of Lake County, Florida.
Change in Zoning Classification: The Zoning Classification is hereby changed from R-1-7 (Urban Residential) to RP (Residential Professional).
Public Hearing # 216-72-5
Legal Description: Sec. 20, Twp. 17S, Rge. 28E. Block 1, according to the Plat of Paisley Highlands, recorded in P. B. 12, Pg. 52, Public Records fo Lake County, Florida.
Change in Zoning Classification: The Zoning Classification is hereby changed from Agriculture to RR (Rural Residential).
Public Hearing # 217-72-1
Legal Description: Sec. 12, Twp. 18S, Rge. 24E. Begin at a point 30 ft. more or less, North of the SW corner of the East ½, said point being the Northerly ROW line of a County Road; run thence Northerly along the West line of said East ½ a distance of 3,470 ft.; thence Easterly a distance of 4,455 ft. to a point in Section 7; thence South 722 ft.; thence run East a distance of 1186 ft.; thence run South 2167 ft. to the Northerly ROW of County Road; thence run Westerly along said Northerly ROW line to a point on the South line of Section 7; thence West along said South line of Section 7 to the SW corner thereof; thence North to the SE corner of the NE ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 12; thence West along the South line of the NE ¼ of the SE ¼ of said Section 12; a distance of 1320 ft., more or less to a point on the East line of the West ½ of the SE ¼ of said Section 12; thence South along said East line of the West ½ of the SE ¼ to a point on the Northerly ROW line of the aforesaid County Road; thence Westerly along said Northerly ROW line 1320 ft. more or less to the POB.
Change in Zoning Classification: The Zoning Classification is hereby changed from RR (Rural Residential) to R-3 (Mobile Home Rental Park/Subdivision).
Public Hearing # 218-72-4
Legal Description: Sec. 6, Twp. 19S, Rge. 27E. FIRST TRACT: Beginning 9 rods North of the SW corner of West ½ of NE ¼ of SE ¼ of SW ¼ thence run East Parallel with the South line of said above described five acre tract 20 rods, more or less to the East line of said tract; thence running South along said East line 8 road; thence running West parallel with the South line of said 5 acre tract 20 rods, more or less to point of beginning. SECOND TRACT: Beginning 1 rod North of the SW corner of the West ½ of NE ¼ of SE ¼ of SW ¼, thence run East parallel to the South line of said 5 acre tract 20 rods more or less; to the East line of said five acre tract; thence North along said East line 8 rods; thence West parallel to said first line 20 rods; more or less, thence South to the POB. THIRD TRACT: The East ½ of the NE ¼ of the SE ¼ of the SW ¼. FOURTH TRACT: All that part of the South ½ of the NW ¼ of the SE ¼ of the SW ¼, lying East of S. R. 44.
Change in Zoning Classification: The Zoning Classification is hereby changed from Agriculture to RP (Residential Professional).
Included in the above motion was approval of Conditional Use Permit 390-5, 389-4 and 391-4 and denial of 213-72-1, 201-72-1, 108-72-4 and CUP 388-5.
On recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and on motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, Zoning Case 207-72-5 was postponed until 2:00 o’clock p.m. on January 18, 1973.
Zoning Case No. 211-72-4 was called for hearing and the Chairman called for interested parties to be heard.
L. E. Taylor, Attorney, appeared representing the applicant.
Bob Pearson, Mt. Dora City Councilman appeared opposing the rezoning.
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and unanimously carried, the Board upheld the decision of the Planning and Zoning Commission and denied the request for rezoning without prejudice.
Zoning Case No. 214-72-5 was called for hearing and the Chairman called for interested parties to be heard.
W. B. Hunter, Attorney, appeared representing adjacent property owners and opposed the rezoning.
Major D. Jones, applicant, appeared in interest of the rezoning request.
Commr. Deems moved that the request for rezoning be denied without prejudice. The motion was seconded by Commr. Carson. Commr. Hoskinson moved that the request for rezoning be tabled until the meeting on January 18, 1973. The motion failed for lack of a second. The Chairman then called for a vote on the motion previously made to deny the rezoning request without prejudice. The motion was carried; Commr. Hoskinson voted “no.”
Zoning Case No. 190-72-5 was called for hearing and the Chairman called for interested parties to be heard.
Donald Chernoff, attorney, appeared representing Royal Palm Beach Colony, Inc.
E. W. Martin appeared representing Coastal Engineering Associates, Inc. in favor of the rezoning request.
On recommendation of the County Attorney, and on motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the request was referred back to the Planning and Zoning Department for further recommendation and rescheduled for public hearing on January 18, 1973 at 2:00 p.m.
Conditional Use Permit 385-3 was called for hearing and the Chairman called for interested parties to be heard.
George Hovis, Attorney, appeared opposing the CUP.
Albert Griffin, Winter Garden, Fla., appeared opposing the CUP.
Dewey Burnsed, Attorney, appeared representing the applicant.
F. Browne Gregg, applicant, appeared in support of the CUP.
Larry Grimes appeared in opposition to the CUP.
Mrs. H. L. Pharr, resident in the area, appeared opposing the CUP.
Lee Pharr appeared in opposition to the CUP.
Mr. Alsop of Florida Crushed Stone appeared in support of the CUP.
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems, the Conditional Use Permit was approved and the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission was upheld, with the condition that the permittee shall build the road from permittee’s property to State Road #50, and shall pay for the entire cost of such road including all building and material expenses. The motion was carried; Commr. Hoskinson voted “no.”
licenses and permits
Use Permits filed by the County Engineer were approved on motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried as follows:
#409 to Florida Telephone Corporation to construct and maintain aerial cable along Dist. Road 3-2854 in Lake County, Florida.
#408 to Florida Telephone Corporation to construct and maintain buried cable paralleling Dist. Road 2-4106 extending west approximately one mile from SR 44A in Lake County, Florida.
To Florida Gas Company to construct and maintain 2” steel gas main along dist. Road 4-5358. Will jack & bore 2” steel gas main under dist. Road 4-5358.
To City of Eustis to construct and maintain a 12” cast iron water main crossing road 3-4861.
The following driveway permits were approved:
A. Johnson, 600 Highway 19A, Mt Dora, Florida. (3 permits)
suits affecting county
The County Attorney, Mr. Christopher C. Ford, advised the Board that the tax suit filed by Holt S. McKinney is scheduled for final argument on December 21, 1972 and the Robert L. Chapman, Jr. tax case is scheduled for hearing on January 10, 1973.
clerk of circuit court
The County Attorney, Mr. Ford, advised the Board that Florida Statutes, Chapter 28-25, states that compensation for special services may be paid to the Clerk of the Circuit Court by the County Commissioners as Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners and for other services he shall be paid such charges as provided by law. He also apprised the Board of Chapter 145.051 which states that the Clerk of the Circuit Court shall be compensated by the County for any additional duties he shall be required to perform with respect to the county court. The Chairman stated that he will check into this further and come back to the Board with a recommendation regarding same.
communications
Letter from Royal Palm Beach Colony, Inc., regarding rezoning application was read and filed.
Letter from Emmett S. Roberts, Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, regarding space requirements in the proposed Community Services Complex was read and filed.
Letter from the Lieutenant Governor’s office requesting that Mr. Stroud serve on the Labor Market Advisory Council was read and filed.
The Clerk read the County Engineer’s recommendations regarding construction of Arlington Avenue.
Copy of a letter from Sheriff Meech to Lennon’s Ambulance Service regarding ambulance charge for transportation of a suicide victim to hospital was read and filed.
The Attorney read letter from Vince Fechtel, Jr., pledging his support to Lake County and stating that Jim Glisson will be the local delegation chairman.
The Attorney advised the Board of a letter from the Attorney General stating that a special act creating the Clerk of the County Court of Lake County can be repealed by General Law.
accounts allowed
On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Board approved the purchase of a cash register for the probate department in amount of $2,995.00.
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and unanimously carried, the Board authorized Leesburg Armature to perform necessary repairs to air conditioning and heating system motor in the Courthouse.
On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board approved purchase of office equipment for the County Judge’s office from Simons Office Equipment in total amount of $1,597.60.
On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Board approved purchase of office equipment for State Attorney’s office from Simons Office Equipment in total amount of $994.45.
On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board approved purchase of Sony Dictaphone and Sony transcribing machine in amount of $435.00 each for the County Judge’s Office.
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board approved purchase of Burroughs check disbursing machine for the Finance Office n amount of $720.00.
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board approved the purchase of 17” Remington Rand typewriter for State Attorney’s office in amount of $464.40.
checks received
Check received for $63.33 to pay for damages to State Road #455.
Check received from Macasphalt in amount of $139.17 for sand removed from landfill site used on county road construction.
There being no further business to bring before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 5:20 p.m.
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CLERK chairman