A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

april 9, 1974

The Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, convened in regular session in the Commissioners’ Room of the Courthouse, Tavares, Florida on Tuesday, April 9, 1974 at 9:00 a.m. with the following members present: James R. Carson, Jr., Chairman; C.A. Deems; J.M. Hoskinson; Thomas J. Windram; and Glenn C. Burhans.  Others present were:  James C. Watkins, Clerk; Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; and Andrea Gambrell, Deputy Clerk.

The Invocation was given by James C. Watkins.  The Pledge of Allegiance was led by James R. Carson, Jr., Chairman.

State agencies

The Chairman presented to the Board a letter from Mr. Eugene D. Minietta, Executive Director of Youth Programs, Inc., asking the County Commissioners if it plans to continue this program and if so, to please consider this letter as a request to reapply for the grant necessary to fund this project.  All materials concerning this request were referred to Commr. Hoskinson for his review.

Communications

Commr. Carson presented to the Board a letter from Philip Lewis, thanking the Board for its support of the Summer Enrichment Program.

The Chairman brought before the Board a notice from John E. Polk, Sheriff, of Seminole County concerning a meeting of the future operation of the Sanford Crime Laboratory to be held in Orlando on Thursday, April 18, 1974, at 1:30 P.M.  The Board requested that the Clerk, James C. Watkins, attend this meeting.

road – state

The Chairman informed the Board that he had received a call from the DOT concerning the resurfacing and widening of SR 19 from Groveland to U.S. 27.  The DOT stated that funds were available from the primary system for the resurfacing but not for the widening.  It was the opinion of the Board that the widening of this road was necessary even if it meant that the Board had to use funds from its secondary system.  On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, a resolution was adopted authorizing the DOT to widen SR 19 from SR 50 in Groveland to U.S. 27 at $180,000 contingent to the DOT resurfacing SR 19 from Groveland to Howey-In-The-Hills.

Indigents

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the following indigent changes were approved:

ADD – District #4 – Charlie Davis for Mamie Brooks - $40.00

Road materials

Commr. Burhans brought before the Board a request from the City of Umatilla to purchase 160 feet of 12 inch culvert.  The County Attorney stated that the County might jeopardize itself if it allows the municipalities to take advantage of its bid prices.  Later in the day it was reported that the cost of steel had risen 40 percent since the contract with Thomas Metals Inc. had been signed.  The Board requested that Commr. Burhans inform the City of Umatilla that the County will be unable to help them at this time.

Machinery and equipment

Commr. Hoskinson reported to the Board that he had been contacted by the Lake Correctional Institution concerning using County Equipment for work needed at their facilities.  On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved that the County Policy regarding the use and lending of County equipment be followed in connection with the request from the Lake Correctional Institution.

MVI

Commr. Windram brought to the Board’s attention the problems of the MVI stations with regards to the breakdown of the brake machines.  Mr. Norman Trampish, Chief Inspector, is now acting as maintenance man for these machines which conflicts with his other assigned duties.  Commr. Windram suggested that the problem may be resolved by removing him from his responsibilities as Chief Inspector but retaining him as a maintenance man and alternate inspector with a salary increase to $7,000 per year.  On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, Mr. Norman Trampish is to be designated as maintenance man and alternate inspector effective April 1, 1974, with a salary of $7,000.

Road closings

Mr. Larry Morey, Acting County Engineer, presented to the Board petitions to close the following roads:

That part of the right of way of the Old Eustis Tavares road, (State Road 19A) lying within the following described tract:  Begin 20 feet north of a point 33 feet East of the Southwest corner of the Southeast ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 23, Township 19, South Range 26 East in Lake County, Florida; Thence run North 88 degrees 32 minutes 00 seconds east and parallel with the South line of the said Southeast ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of distance of 323.65 feet to a point on a line 33 feet East of and parallel with the West line of the Southeast ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of said Section 23, thence South 01 degree 25 minutes 30 seconds East along said line a distance of 232.96 feet to the point of beginning.

 

No one appeared in opposition to this road closing.  On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, a resolution was adopted to close the above described street.

That part of Osgood Street abutting Blocks 21 and 16 and Blocks 22 and 15, all according to the Plat of Sorrento, Main Division, as Shown in Plat Book 1, page 32, Public Records of Lake County, Florida, Also:  All those lots shown to be platted in Blocks 15, 16, 21 and 22 all according to the Plat of Sorrento Main Division, as shown in Plat Book 1, page 32.

 

No one appeared in opposition to this road closing.  On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, a resolution was adopted to close the above described street.

That part of Belmont Avenue as shown on the Plat of Belmont Heights Subdivision, recorded in Plat Book 6, page 47, Public Records of Lake County, Florida; lying Easterly of the Southerly extension of the West line of Lot 11, Block 1, of said Belmont Heights and Westerly of the Southwesterly extension of the East Line of the West 15,000 feet of Lot 12, Block 1, of said Belmont Heights Subdivision.

 

No one appeared in opposition to this petition.  On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, a resolution was adopted to close the above described street.

Lake Street, as shown on the Plat of SHADY DELLS as record in Plat Book 6, Page 19, Public Records of Lake County, Florida.

 

No one appeared in opposition to this petition.  On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, a resolution was adopted to close the above described street.

Hospitals

Commr. Deems brought to the Board’s attention the amount of use the morgue at the Leesburg General Hospital is receiving with regards to the autopsies being done not only on behalf of Lake County but several other counties in the Fifth Judicial Circuit.  Commr. Deems stated that these facilities are not equipped to handle the volume of work being assigned to the Medical Examiner.  Discussion was held as to possible alternatives the County could take should the State decide not to fund the office of the Medical Examiner.  The Board requested that Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney, write to other counties in this circuit informing them of the problem.  It was also discussed the possibility that these counties may contribute financial assistance to build an adequate morgue for the Fifth Judicial Circuit should the State decide not to fund the office of the Medical Examiner.

Vacancies of office

Mr. William Hennessey, Acting Director of the Department of Pollution Control, appeared before the Board to request filling the office of Field Manager.  He stated that a qualified person in this capacity was needed and that he had taken several applications and had narrowed down the applicants to a gentleman by the name of Mr. Ronald Ray Brooks.  Mr. Hennessey stated that this man met all the requirements needed to fill the position adequately.  On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved the employment of Ronald Ray Brooks as Field Manager in the Department of Pollution Control, effective May 1, 1974, at a salary of $8,000 a year.

Ordinances

Mr. Daniel Roebuck, Attorney, appeared before the Board to discuss proposed ordinance 1974-1 which would amend the Zoning Regulations of Lake County, Florida.  The intent of this ordinance is to streamline the process of the rezoning hearings.  The Board, after much discussion, felt that this ordinance has a number of problems that would have to be worked out.  The Board took no action on this matter at this time.

Courthouse

Mr. Jack Jones, Architect, appeared before the Board with a revised Schematic Design of the Public Works Building.  Commr. Hoskinson stated that this was a much better plan and would be less expensive to construct.  Mr. Jones stated that the ideas they had received from several employees in the building were of great help and that this was a much better design over the original design presented to the Board.  On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the revised Schematic Design of the Public Works Building was approved.

At this time, James C. Watkins, Clerk, brought to the Board’s attention that the construction of the new Administrative Building may infringe upon the property of Mr. C.E. Duncan.  Commr. Carson stated that he thought these problems could be avoided because everyone was aware of the area the County had in which to build.  Discussion was held as to the possible alternatives in solving this problem.  On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the County Attorney was instructed to investigate and research the possibility of moving Mr. Duncan’s building to another location of same land value or the purchase of the property in question.

Commr. Windram asked if there was going to be a meeting of the Architects and the Judges with regards to the new Administration Building.  Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney, stated that the Architects had requested such a meeting and that one had been scheduled.  Mr. Ford stated that the Architects knew that they must remain within the framework of the study plans.  Mr. Ford felt that it would be beneficial for the Judges to be consulted again to possibly obtain some ideas for efficient improvements for the plans, and this would be a very good time to remind the Judges that the Commission does not intend to finish the fourth and fifth floors at this time.  Christopher C. Ford stated that with a certain amount of remodeling in the old building all the Judges will have a substantial amount of space within to work.

Animals

The Operations Report for the month of March of the Lake County Animal Shelter was presented to the Board.

Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney, presented the Board a Waiver of Liability for the volunteers who are working at the Shelter.  On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Waiver of Liability must be signed by all volunteers working at the Shelter.  If any volunteer does not sign this Waiver of Liability, they will no longer be allowed to work at the Shelter.

Records

Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney, presented to the Board an Affidavit with regards to the members of the Board having a conflict of interest pursuant to their duties as County Commissioners.  Mr. Ford stated that any Commissioner who feels he has a conflict of interest during the action of the Board should sign this Affidavit and have it placed on file in the County Commissioners’ Office.

Autos and trucks

Commr. Carson brought before the Board a letter from Mr. E.R. Hafner, Executive Director of the State Association of County Commissioners, concerning Local Emergency Assistance Plan with regard to fuel supplies.  Commr. Carson instructed that this be referred to Mr. Glenn Middleton to comply with requested information.

Tax assessments

Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney, brought to the Board’s attention a tax problem regarding Lake Louise Estates.  The tax collector has received a check in the amount of $4,100 which is partial payment of taxes on the property that is privately owned.  On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board approved forgiveness of taxes for that portion of the year that the property was owned by the State.

Licenses and permits

Mr. Larry Morey, Acting County Engineer, presented the following Utility and Driveway Permits for the Board’s approval:

PERMIT NO.

PERMITTEE

PURPOSE

ROAD

568

Florida Telephone Corp.

Buried Cable

2-1629

583

Florida Telephone Corp.

Buried Cable & sub-grade crossing

1-7114

584

Florida Telephone Corp.

Buried Cable & sub-grade crossing

1-7212

585

Florida Telephone Corp.

Buried Cable & sub-grade crossing

1-7316

586

Florida Telephone Corp.

Buried Cable

3-0542

 

DRIVEWAY PERMITS

Marsha D. Kane

Nocatee Trail

Jerry R. Latrier

5-8572

Joyce Coffman

2-1204

J.L. Jessup

3-3637

Alan Burkenne

4-4178

Eileen Hunt

Topping Place

 

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, the above permits were approved.

The following permits were not approved because they were located within State right-of-way:

PERMIT NO.

PERMITTEE

PURPOSE

ROAD

2-206

City of Leesburg

Gas Main

SR 44A

 

DRIVEWAY PERMITS

Frank J. Winter

SR 439

Thelma Kilgore

SR 473

 

Bonds

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, the following Firearm Bonds were approved for the following:

Armando Valdes

Johnnie E. Edwards (3)

Richard C. Lampky

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, the Contractor Bonds were approved for the following:

1171 – Harry A. Hough (Mechanical)

1172 – Raymond C. Lawlor dba R.C.L. Inc., (Electrical)

1173 – Douglas Mac Tompkins dba Perma Bilt Homes, Inc.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, cancellation of Contractor Bonds were approved as follows:

1076 – Blue Dolphin Pools of Seminole County, Inc.

1064 – Donald Hodges

634 – Rober W. Haile (Heating and Air Conditioning)

County buildings

The Clerk reported to the Board on the estimated repair costs to the Division of Youth Services Building would not exceed $2,000.  On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, the repairs on the Building housing the Division of Youth Services was approved subject to the State approving the new lease with an increased rent of $650 per month.

County property

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, the Board approved the release of 50 water drums from the Fallout Shelter supplies to the Department of Transportation for the storage of seeds.

Zoning

Zoning violation 74-10 – John P. Wilkerson

Mr. John P. Wilkerson appeared before the Board and stated that he had rented the property in question to Mr. Dow Geiger who in turn subleased it to an auto repair dealer.  Mr. Henderson, Code Enforcement Officer, stated that the violation is in the process of being remedied.  On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, this case was postponed until April 16, 1974 at 1:45 P.M.

Zoning violation 74-12 – Sophia McGuire

Mrs. Sophia McGuire appeared before the Board in her own behalf.  On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, Mrs. McGuire was found in violation of Ordinance 71-6; the trailer is not to be hooked up to any utilities and she has until July 1, 1974 to remove the trailer from its present location.

Zoning violation 74-13 – Earl Freeman

No one appeared in connection with this case.  On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, Mr. Freeman was found in violation of Ordinance 70-1 and given 30 days to comply to the zoning ordinance.

Zoning violation 74-14 – Charles Emerson

Mr. Bill Henderson stated that Mr. Emerson already complied to the zoning ordinance code.

Zoning violation 74-15 – Earl Wright

Mr. Ear Wright appeared before the Board on his own behalf.  On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, Mr. Wright was found in violation of Ordinance 71-6, Section 70.19 and declared a public nuisance and was given 30 days to comply with the zoning ordinance.

Mr. Paul Jet appeared before the Board concerning a zoning violation previously ruled on by the Board.  He stated that the Yalaha Swap Shop was still in operation.  Commr. Carson stated that if the violation still exists it would have to go into the hands of the County Attorney, but that the Board at this time could do nothing without proper notification to all parties concerned.

Mr. Bill Henderson presented to the Board a proposed letter he would like to send to the people in the Golden Heights Subdivision regarding the County’s 60’ right-of-way.  Christopher Ford, County Attorney, read the letter and stated that it should be incorporated that any improvements to the Subdivision may be made but that if any time it is necessary for these improvements.

Communications

Commr. Carson presented a letter concerning the use of University students as interns from Robert F. Munzenrider of the Department of Political Science for the University of Florida.  The Board referred this to the Clerk.

The Clerk presented to the Board a resolution from Okaloosa County pertaining to the distribution of the Seventh Cent Gas Tax.

State agencies

Mr. Gylnn Faircloth, Manager of the Florida State Employment Service, appeared before the Board regarding the Manpower Program.  A copy of the “package plan” that Mr. Faircloth would like to manage was made available to each Commissioner.  Mrs. Francesca Knowles, Youth Counselor Supervisor, was asked to appear before the Board to help clear up some confusion between the two programs.  Mrs. Knowles would like to reapply for funds to continue the Neighborhood Youth Corps on a year round basis.  This program is geared toward placing school children (up to age 21) in jobs while they are in school and would like to extend it during their summer vacation.  Mr. Faircloth would like to manage the Manpower Program for job placement of people of all ages but does not want to handle the children of school age.  It was the Board’s opinion that these two programs overlapped in some respects.  At this time, Mrs. Knowles stated that she did not know if they were talking about the same programs.  The Board took the following actions:

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board endorsed the Division of Youth Services to continue to sponsor agreement R-4154-12 or any revision thereof.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board approved the request of the Department of Commerce through the Florida State Employment Service that it be allowed to operate the Comprehensive Manpower Program, with the exception of those programs being administered by the Division of Youth Services.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board endorsed and supported the request of the Tavares office of the Division of Youth Services for funding to continue administering the program for young people while in school and on summer vacation provided that this is not detrimental to the program operated by Mr. Glynn Faircloth.

Funds – general

Commr. Windram and Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney, brought to the Board’s attention that traffic violations had declined due to the lower speed limits and the energy crisis and that the Fine and Forfeiture Fund was below the projected income for this year.  Both Commr. Windram and Mr. Ford requested that the Board keep this in mind with regards to the “tightness” of the County Budget at the end of the year.

Funds transfer

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, transfer from Contingency in the General Revenue Fund in the amount of $1,650.00 to account #5106208 for “Medicine & Drugs” for the Animal Shelter was approved.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, transfer from #4210205-3 “Office Supplies & Expenses” to #4210103-3 “Other Personal Services” for the Mosquito Control in the amount of $360.00 was approved.

Accounts allowed

Commr. Hoskinson brought before the Board a request to travel to Tallahassee.  On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, Commr. Hoskinson was authorized to travel to Tallahassee on call from the State Association of County Commissioners for whatever testimony may be necessary in this Legislative session.

Mr. Larry Morey, Acting County Engineer, presented a bill for partial payment to Asphalt Pavers, Inc.  On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved partial payment to Asphalt Pavers in the amount of $48,927.11 in accordance with the Road Resurfacing Contract.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, payment was approved in the amount of $46,756.75 to the Tax Collector for commissions earned.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, payment was approved in the amount of $55,757.36 to the Tax Assessor for the second quarter payment.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, payment was approved in the amount of $3,375.15 to Triangle Metal and Paper Salvage in accordance with their contract with Lake County.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, travel was approved for Mr. Fred Bollenberg to attend the Florida Civil Defense Association Conference at Hawaiian Village, Tampa, Florida from May 13-15, 1974.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, advance funds were approved to the Lake County Home Extension Office in the amount of $68.00 for the 4-H District Events Weekend at Camp McQuarrie.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the following vouchers were approved for payment:

General Revenue

1317-1552

State 2 Landfill

16-17

State 2 Mosquito Control

18

State 1 Mosquito Control

1-4

Auto Inspection

127-143

Fine and Forfeiture

202-238

Roan and Bridge

491-577

Construction Trust Fund

6

Fish Conservation

22-24

NE Lake County Hospital District

6

NE Lake County Ambulance

6A-7

NW Lake County Hospital District

9-10

 

Checks received

Mr. Larry Morey, Acting County Engineer, presented to the Board a check in the amount of $632.94 for improvements to the roads in Bassville Park on a time and materials basis.  On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the check was accepted and work on the roads was authorized to begin.

There being no further business to bring before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 5:10 p.m.

 

 

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james r. carson, jr., chairman

 

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James C. Watkins, Clerk