minutes of REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

FEBRUARY 6, 1973

The Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, convened in regular session on Tuesday, February 6, 1973, in the Commissioners’ Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida, at 9:00 A.M. with the following members present:  C. A. Deems, Chairman; James R. Carson, Jr.,  J. M. Hoskinson, Thomas J. Windram, and Glenn C. Burhans.  Others present were:  Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; Dave Cauthen, Attorney; Fred Harpster, Engineer; Joseph Flynn, County Planner; James C. Watkins, Clerk of Circuit Court; Norma H. Coven Deputy Clerk; and Bethany A. Ragland, Deputy Clerk.

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

minutes

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Board approved the minutes of the meeting of December 19, 1972, as amended.

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Windram and unanimously carried, the Board approved the minutes of the meeting of January 9, 1973, as submitted.

On motion of Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board approved the minutes of the meeting of January 18, 1973, as amended.

prisoners

Spence McCall, Florida Probation and Parole Commission appeared before the Board requesting that the Board of County Commissioners authorize a study into the feasibility of a work release program for Lake County prisoners.  He stated that the program must be initiated by the Board of County Commissioners and the prisoners can take part in this program only after approval of the Judge, Sheriff, and Parole Commission.  Under the work release program, the prisoners would be released during the day for work and returned to the jail each evening.  He further stated that the prisoners who participated in this program would be in the trustee position.  The Chairman advised Mr. McCall that the Board would like to research this further before making any determination.

complaints

Mr. Hershel Crosswaite appeared and informed the Board that his neighbor placed a mobile home on the lot next to his and terraced the lot in such a way that it drains onto his lot.  He further stated that the set back was improper.  The Chairman requested that he contact Mr. Henderson, Code Violation Officer, regarding this matter.  The Clerk called the Planning Department and was notified that Mr. Dan Robuck, County Attorney’s Office, had been requested to check on the legal aspects of said violation.

county employees

On motion of Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Windram and unanimously carried, the Board approved the appointment of Aubrey Hayes to position of County Welfare Director at a salary of $7,800.00 per year, effective February 15, 1973.

east central florida regional planning council

On motion of Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board requested the Clerk write to the President, League of Municipalities, asking the League to nominate a candidate to serve as City representative on the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council.

equipment (bids & proposals)

Mr. Roy Norris, IBM representative, appeared before the Board requesting an opportunity to show the Board his products during a work session in the future.  The Chairman informed Mr. Norris that the Board will discuss this further and advise him accordingly.

meetings

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Board of County Commissioners’ Meeting scheduled for March 6, 1973, was changed to March 9, 1973, so it does not conflict with the State Association Meeting scheduled for March 4-6, 1973. 

Commr. Burhans informed the Board that a luncheon meeting has been scheduled for Mini-Vet-Cap Preliminary Survey Team at the Lake Shore Restaurant, Eustis, at 11:30 A.M. on February 23, 1973.  It is the desire of the survey team to meet with several agencies, including all the County Commissioners, Mayors and City Commissioners.  The Chairman directed the Deputy Clerk to notify the cities of this meeting.

proposals

Jeff Ray, Attorney, appeared and requested the Board consider bringing in the cities of Mt. Dora, Eustis and Tavares under the present Lake County cablevision franchise.  Mr. Ray stated that if the Board of County Commissioners approves this request, he will present same to the cities.  The Chairman requested the Clerk and County Attorney to investigate this matter further with Mr. Ray.

schools – miscellaneous

Jack Milligan, Lake County Vocational Division, and Dr. Joe Rhiles, Lake-Sumter Community College, appeared before the Board requesting the Board proclaim the week of February 11-17, 1973, as Career Education Week in Lake County.  On motion of Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board approved adoption of the Proclamation.

maps & plats

Mr. Harpster, County Engineer, presented resolution prepared by the County Attorney to correct petitioner’s typographical error on resolution adopted by the Board at the November 10, 1972, meeting which closed a portion of 5th Street, Map of Higley.  The correction as follows:

“5th Street between Lots 3 and 4, Block 17 and Lots 5 and 6, Block 18, Map of Higley.”

 

Was an erroneous description and said description should have read:

“5th Street between Lots 3 and 4, Block 17 and Lots 5 and 6, Block 17, Map of Higley.”

 

On motion of Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Burhans and unanimously carried, the Board approved adoption of the resolution to correct said error to conform with the subdivision plat as recorded.

roads – county

Commr. Burhans presented request to improve and maintain roads in Bassville Park Area (Sunland Avenue, Rancho Drive, Holly Road, as shown on the Assessor’s map of the South half of 12-19-25).  He stated that this is a school bus route.  The Chairman requested the Engineer check to see if these roads are a logical county tie, determine whether it is justifiable to take said roads into the County Maintenance System, and make his recommendations back to the Board.

legislature

The County Attorney announced that at 7:00 o’clock P.M. on Wednesday, February 7, 1973, at the Mission Inn Country Club, the Commissioners will entertain the legislative delegation, consisting of Senator Glisson, representative Langley and Representative Fechtel.  He stated that members of the public are invited to attend.  The general purpose of the meeting is to insure a good working relationship between the State Representatives and the County Commissioners.  General and local legislation will be discussed; however, no actual policy decisions will be made at this meeting.

planning and zoning

Helen R. Heise, member of the Howey Town Council; Bill Burleigh, Director of the Lake County Conservation Council, appeared before the Board and presented a resolution to the Board requesting that the Commissioners take steps to control the development in the area of U.S. Highway #27 and State Road #19, as a result of Wild Kingdom development, and further requested that an environmental impact study be made in this area.  Mr. Flynn, Planning Director, will send the Council a Lake County Planning Concept Map, but cautioned that it is a concept, not a rigid plan, and will be updated as deemed necessary.  On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Burhans, and unanimously carried, the resolution was accepted and filed with the Board.

recess and reassembly

The Chairman announced that the Commissioners will eat lunch at the Fiesta Restaurant and invited members of the press and public to join them, on a Dutch-treat basis.  The meeting recessed for lunch at 12:00 noon and reconvened at 1:30 P.M. to take up the remaining items of business.

hospitals

On motion of Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Board authorized transportation to the Florida State Mental Hospital, MacClenny, Florida, for the following voluntary mental patients, at the request of Director of the Mental Health Clinic:

Marie Hughes

William Lowe

Daniel Dunnagen

Connie Linzy

David Bolling

 

On recommendation of the County Attorney and on motion of Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Burhans and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the Sheriff, on an emergency basis, to transport voluntary mental patients to any State Hospital in Florida, upon proper authorization of the mental health clinic; limited to Lake County residents.

contracts and agreements

Mr. Morris, Division of Forestry, presented cooperative leases on fire trucks for Paisley, Lake Louisa and Bassville Park Volunteer Fire Departments.  On motion of Comr. Windram seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign the cooperative equipment lease for the aforementioned fire departments.

planning and zoning

On recommendation of Mr. Flynn, County Planner, and on motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Windram and unanimously carried, the Board changed the Code Enforcement hearings from the third Tuesday of each month to the second Tuesday of each month at 2:00 o’clock P.M. effective March 1973.

judges

The Chairman presented a letter from Judge Sturgis requesting furnishings for his offices in the courthouse.  The Chairman asked the Clerk to arrange an appointment with the Judge and County Commissioners to discuss same during the next Board meeting.

proposals

The Chairman presented a letter from the First Assembly of God Church, Tavares, Florida, stating the church will make available Lots D. E. & F. of Block 39, Barrow Street, to Lake County.  The letter was referred to Mr. Braun, Environmental Design Group, consultant for the courthouse complex study.

right of way easements

Commr. Windram informed the Board of a letter from Robert Stebbins, Attorney, regarding drainage easement – Frank Koss – Clear Lake.  The County Attorney was requested to check with the Pollution Control Department regarding possible problems if the present drainage pipe is relocated to the boundaries of the new easement.  Commr. Windram will investigate this matter further and bring his recommendation back to the Board.

maps & plats

Roy Christopher, Attorney, presented a resolution to vacate a park, designated as Lots 45 and 56, as shown on the Plat of Lake Saunders Subdivision, recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 30, public records of Lake County.  On recommendation of the Attorney and on motion of Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Windram and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the Clerk to advertise petition to close said platted park; to be considered by the Board of County Commissioners on March 9, 1973, at 10:00 o’clock A.M.

hospitals

The Chairman presented letter from Mrs. Hamner, Administrator, Lake Memorial Nursing Home, listing doctors that do not visit patients every third day as prescribed by the Rules and Regulations of the State of Florida Division of Health.  The Chairman instructed the Clerk to notify the doctors that do not comply with the ruling, bringing this to their attention, and stating that our nursing home is coming under criticism.

bids

On motion of Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the Clerk to advertise bids for 3/4 ton pickup truck for Mosquito Control Department; bids to be opened on March 9, 1973.

road maintenance

The Chairman read letter from the Department of Transportation addressed to Mrs. Newton regarding the rough pavement on S-455 approximately 1/2 mile South of Montverde.  The letter was referred to the Engineer.

roads – state

The Chairman informed the Board of request from Mr. Calloway, Holiday Inn Travel Park, for street light at the intersection of Roads 33 and 25.  Mr. Calloway agrees to pay all expense involved.  The request was referred to the County Engineer for his recommendation.

bids

On recommendation of the Engineer, and on motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board accepted the bid submitted by Dave Smith and Company, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, for a highway marking machine for net delivery price of $9,985.00.  Commr. Windram was out of the room at this time and did not vote.

On recommendation of the Engineer and on motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board accepted the bid submitted by Hewlett Packard, Orlando, for electronic distance measuring device plus option #2, for total price of $5,657.61.  Commr. Windram was out of the room at this time and did not vote.

On recommendation of the Engineer and on motion of Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board accepted the bid submitted by Dave Smith and Company, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, for traffic paints at cost of $2.80 per gallon.  Commr. Windram was out of the room and did not vote.

On recommendation of the Engineer and on motion of Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board accepted the bid submitted by Dave Smith and Company, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, for traffic pants at cost of $2.80 per gallon.  Commr. Windram was out of the room and did not vote.

fair assn.

On motion of Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board approved using County equipment on County owned fairgrounds during the tractor-pull held last week.

mvi stations

The County Engineer informed the Board that to comply with the Florida Inspection Manual the Motor Vehicle Inspection Stations are required to be open eight continuous hours each day, Monday through Friday.  He also asked that the part-time man be hired on full-time basis and requested authority to hire one additional man to be able to keep the two lanes open at all times at the Eustis station.  On motion of Commr. Burhans seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following hours for MVI stations:  Monday and Friday – 10-6 and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday – 8:30 – 4:30; and authorized the Engineer to hire the part-time man full-time and add one additional man to the MVI staff at Eustis.

licenses and permits

The Engineer presented request from Blondy’s Inc. to cross Road 452 with earth moving pans and recommended that Blondy’s be required to put up a $2,000 bond.  On recommendation of the Engineer, and on motion of Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Burhans and unanimously carried, the Board required the contractor to put up a $2,000 bond to insure funds for repairs to the highway should there be any damages from the heavy equipment using this crossing.

bids

On motion of Commr. Burhans seconded by Commr. Windram and unanimously carried, the Clerk was authorized to advertise bids for the Lake County Central Maintenance Facility; to be opened on March 13, 1973.

licenses and permits

The Engineer brought to the Board’s attention that the Ramada Inn, at the intersection of roads 19 and 27, submitted application for a driveway permit.  He contacted Mr. Baisden, DOT, and informed him that Ramada Inn was to provide a service road.  Mr. Baisden will recommend to the 5th District Office in Deland that the driveway permit not be granted.

roads – state

On recommendation of the Attorney, and on motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Windram and unanimously carried, the Board adopted a resolution requesting the Department of Transportation to conduct a safety study at the intersection of road 19 and 27.

bonds – miscellaneous

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Burhans and unanimously carried, the Board approved bonds for carrying firearms for the following:

John Marroney

Pauline C. Dykes

Ernest F. Hazzard

George Lewis

Dave R. Campfield, Jr.

Robert Wilmer Hollinghead

George W. Moore, Jr.

James P. Weir

Harvey P. Young

 

On motion of Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Windram and unanimously carried, Notary Public Bond was approved for Belva B. Sargent.

Contractors’ Bonds for Certificates of Competency were approved on motion of Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried for the following:

#32-73             Robert D. Smith

214-72             Barto H. Smith dba Lake Plumbing, Inc.

497-73             Hardy A. Youngblood dba H. A. Youngblood & Son

508-73             Robert D. Spears dba Spears Insulation Company

560-73             John E. Accola dba Accola Electric Company

617-73             Joseph T. Huett dba Huett Paving Company

793-73             Pete Manley for Seabreeze Pools, Inc.

816-73             Jerry Warren (Specialty)

973-73             Bobby Long dba Mid Florida Roofing

975-73             James E. Hoover dba Hoover Electrical Contracting Corp.

974-73             Joel E. Register dba Square-Jay, Inc.

976-73             Carl Fisher (Plumbing)

977-73             Larry Lacey dba He-Vac, Inc.

 

On motion of Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Burhans and unanimously carried, the Board approved Deputy Sheriff Bonds for the following:

Doris A. Sweezea

Ruth R. Cottrell

David E. Johnson

Lucille D. Clark

Curtis E. Hobson

Thelma Kirkland

Donald C. Josefczyk

Nancy S. Hardin

Collis F. Godwin

Paul S. Neeld

Edwin L. Mowell

Thomas D. Hurlburt, Jr.

Walter T. Noling

Edward St. Germain

Shannon M. Secrease

Velma M. RaNew

Jay Ramer

Marcus L. Peters

Carl R. Mabry

Joyce H. Hartkop

Kenneth L. Averitt

Earl C. Bainbridge

Wyolene J. Bradley

Doris A. Broadway

Callis W. Brooks

Mitchell D. Brown

Prentice Tyndal

Herbert C. Flavell

Frances Davis

 

The Clerk presented bond for William K. Thompson, Peace Officer for Mid-Florida Lakes Mobile Home Village.  The Attorney was of the opinion that the bond should be in favor of the Governor and not the Sheriff.  The Chairman directed the Clerk to refer the bond back to the Sheriff.

hospitals

On motion of Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the action of the Chairman and Clerk in granting petition to the W. T. Edwards Tuberculosis Hospital was approved for William Edward Hill, Jr.

Discharge Notification from W. T. Edwards Tuberculosis Hospital was received on Hurdis Carroll, advising that the patient was discharged with medical advice on January 17, 1973.

tax rolls

On motion of Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Windram and unanimously carried, Certificates of Error and Correction on the 1972 Tax Roll, numbered 145 through 173 were approved by the Board.

roads – state

The Clerk read letter from Department of Transportation stating that due to unusual geometrics of intersection and lack of sidewalks, it was decided to transport students to the new Triangle School on Eudora Road by bus from the south side of SR 500A.

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Board adopted a resolution to furnish DOT the necessary rights of way, borrow pits and easements for that portion of Section 11020-2502, State Roads 33 and 50, Junction SR 33 and 50 in Mascotte to Junction of SR 33 and 50 in Groveland, and authorized the Clerk and Chairman to sign the right of way contract.

permits

The Clerk presented memorandum from the County Engineer recommending that the Board permit the Army Corps of Engineers to construct a bulkhead and backfill and to construct six mooring piles in St. Johns River waterway approximately .75 mile north of bridge at Astor.  The Chairman instructed the Engineer to advise the Corps of Engineers that the Board has no objections.

On motion of Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Windram and unanimously carried, the following Use Permits, filed by the Engineer, were approved.

#416 to Florida Telephone Corporation to construct and maintain buried and aerial cable across County Road S-448A at Dist. Rd 3-3168 in Lake County.

 

#471 to Florida Telephone Corporation to construct and maintain aerial cable along Dist. Road 3-3168 in Lake County.

 

#414 to Florida Telephone Corporation to construct and maintain buried cable along Dist. Road 4-4581 in Lake County.

 

#415 to Florida Telephone Corporation to construct and maintain aerial cable along Dist. Road 3-2447 from S-561 east for a distance of 3,333’ in Lake County.

 

Driveway Permits were approved for the following:

 

Harvey Boggs, Leesburg, Florida

James Clements, Mt. Dora, Florida

Dollie T. Thomas, Leesburg, Florida

Gwyn C. Beshears, Wekiva River Acres

William C. Gould, Mt. Dora, Florida

R. Frank Lukens, Leesburg, Florida

Phil LaBar, Tavares, Florida

 

civil defense

The Clerk presented registration received from the Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, on Lake County Civil Defense helicopter.  Commr. Carson moved that the Civil Defense Officer be requested to pursue the possibility of acquiring another helicopter.  The motion was seconded by Commr. Windram and unanimously carried.  Commr. Carson will check to see if the present helicopter, which is in need of extensive repairs, can be retained for spare parts.

deeds

The Attorney presented deed to convey the following property to Richard K. and Mary Sue Britzius pursuant to court settlement, as previously approved by the Board.

Begin at the north quarter corner of Section 35, Township 17 South, Range 26 East, Marion County, Florida; run thence West along section line for 125 feet to a point; thence North 04 degrees 32’59” East for 352.81 feet to the Point of Beginning; from said Point of Beginning run North 87 degrees 04’ 10” West for 209.11 feet to a point; thence North 04 degrees 32’59” East for 55.96 feet to a point; thence North 89 degrees 51’59” East for 210 feet to a point; thence South 04 degrees 32’59” West for 67.19 feet to the Point of Beginning.

 

On motion of Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Burhans and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the Chairman and the Clerk to sign the deed.

road and bridge department

On motion of Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Windram and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the Road and Bridge Department to pave 50 feet of entrance roadway off SR 500 for the Sunrise Workshop at approximate cost of $350.00.

SUITS AFFECTING COUNTY

The Attorney informed the Board of the status of the Chapman tax suit and asked the Board whether he should pursue the appeal of same.  The Board directed him to pursue the appeal.

communications

Letter from Senator Edward J. Gurney regarding revenue sharing allocations was read and filed.

Letter from Mr. Roberts, Secretary, Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services concerning proposed service center in Tavares was read and forwarded to Mr. Braun, consultant on the courthouse complex study.

The Chairman read correspondence from Sales and Services, Inc. regarding voting machines.  The letter was referred to Commr. Burhans.

Letter from the National Association of County Commissioners was read and filed.

The Clerk read resolution from the City of Mt. Dora requesting that any rezoning in the Mt. Dora area be referred to the City.  The resolution was referred to Mr. Flynn, County Planner.

Resolution from Hendry, Alachua, Jackson and Flagler counties regarding second gas tax was read and filed.

The Clerk read notice from the Corps of Engineers stating that office space is available in the Umatilla post office at a fair rental value.  The letter was referred to Dr. Bradley, County Health Director, to see if this space would fill his needs.

reports

The following reports were filed with the Board:

Progress Report, Youth Project, dated January 31, 1973.

Report on Code Violations for the month of January 1973.

Report of receipts, expenses and net income for the year ending the 31st day of December 1972, from the Tax Collector, returning $67,886.02 to the County and $2,969.72 to School Board.

Quarterly Report for Lake County Agricultural and Home Economics Department, October, November and December 1972.

County Attorney’s Memorandum concerning Establishment of Fire Control Districts.

Report from Lake County Planning Department Building Division regarding Building Permit Activity, January 1973.

Report from the County Attorney’s Office regarding Prescriptive Roads.

accounts allowed

On motion of Commr. Carson seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board approved travel expenses for the Commissioners, Clerk, Engineer, Planning Director, Attorney and Veterans Service Officer to attend State Association of County Commissioners Meeting in Jacksonville on March 4-6, 1973.

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Board approved the employment of the following employees in the Planning Department:

Pamela Bolling, $4,000 annually, effective January 2, 1973

Howard Ingles, $6,300 annually, effective February 5, 1973

Sally Miller, part-time, $300 monthly, effective February 1, 1973

 

On motion of Commr. Windram seconded by Comr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board approved purchase of one ULV Cold Aerosol Fog Generator H. D 5500 C with Briggs 16 HP Syncro Bal. Motor from Dan Boyd (only supplier) at a cost of $2,495.00.

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Board approved travel for Emogene Stegall, Supervisor of Elections, to attend Mid-Winter Conference in Dayton February 6-10, 1973.

On motion of Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously approved, the Board approved cost of extension phone and line to the State Attorney’s Office on 4th floor from the courthouse switchboard.

On motion of Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Board authorized purchase of IBM electric typewriter for the Finance Department at cost of $495.00.

There being no further business to bring before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 5:30 o’clock p.m.

 

 

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Clerk                                                                                                                                                                       CHAIRMAN