A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

May 21, 1974

The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, May 21, 1974, Commissioners’ Room, Courthouse, Tavares.  Present were: James R. Carson, Jr., Chairman; C.A. Deems; Thomas J. Windram; Glenn C. Burhans; and J.M. Hoskinson.  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, Clerk, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Chairman, James R. Carson, Jr.

minutes

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the minutes of the May 7, 1974 meeting were approved as amended.

public health

Commr. Carson brought before the Board a letter from the City of Umatilla requesting that the County join them in a joint venture concerning their landfill operation to the extent of providing a full-time bulldozer and operator.  This was referred to Commr. Deems for his personal attention.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the County Attorney, County Engineer, and Commr. Hoskinson to negotiate the usage of land as a landfill site on the Carusso property in the Center Sand Mine area.  The Public Works Department was authorized to make the necessary borings to determine the substructure.

contracts

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the right-of-way contract for the Department of Transportation on Job 11100-2508 SR 19 in Lake County and instructed the Clerk and Chairman to sign same.

Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney, presented to the Board an agreement between Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Kutch Jr. and Lake County regarding the paving of the road as described in the agreement and which is recorded in O.R. Book 411, page 181, 182, and 183 and that the construction and maintenance of the road will be their responsibility.  On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the agreement as presented by the County Attorney.

suits affecting the county

Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney, reported to the Board that he had settled the suit of Loundes vs. Lake County in the assessment value of $1,061,500.  On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board gave the County Attorney permission to settle the suit of Loundes vs. Lake County in the amount as stated above.

reports

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously,  the Board authorized the Chairman to sign the yearly report to the Civil Defense Department from Mr. Fred Bollenburg, Coordinator, Emergency Planning Division.

maps and plats

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Plat of Holiday Haven Campsites #3 meeting all County requirements was approved by the Board and the Clerk accepted it for recording.  However, the County does not approve the maintenance of the roads.

machinery and equipment

Commr. Windram presented to the Board a brochure with regards to the speed guns previously discussed.  He stated that there were two types of lease plans the County could enter into with Kustom Signals, Inc., manufacturers of this equipment.  The MR-7 Moving Radar cost $2075.75 each when two are purchased outright.  A lease/purchase plan with a monthly billing of $71.62 for one unit or $68.04 each per month for two units is also possible.  The lease program is for 36 months and includes complete service on the equipment at no cost along with training and certification of operators.  The agreement may be canceled at any time after the first two months.  The County may also purchase the equipment at any time during the lease period, receiving credit for payments made.  On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board approved entering into an agreement with Kustom Signals, Inc. for two MR-7 Moving Radar guns leased by the Board of County Commissioners for 36 months and that this equipment will be used for Lake County Traffic Control.  Commr. Hoskinson voted “no.”

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board of County Commissioners approved to enter into an interlocal agreement with the Highway Patrol which will be recorded regarding the use of this equipment, subject to the approval of the County Attorney.  Commr. Hoskinson voted “no.”

Mr. Michael Donoghue, County Engineer, reported that the County Striping Machine was inadequate and requested permission to investigate the cost of a new one.  The Board had no objection.  Commr. Deems requested that Mr. Donoghue look into the possibility of contracting striping jobs.

fair association

Commr. Windram brought to the Board’s attention that he had been contacted by Mr. Charles Norris stating that he had submitted a bill for the use of the Fairgrounds at the Lake County Chamber of Commerce for the Annual Tractor Pull.  Commr. Windram stated that he thought it was the intention of the Board to allow the annual event to be held at the Fairgrounds without charge because of the improvements made at the Fairgrounds while the tractors are there.  On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board requested that Mr. J. Carl Smith, Executive Director of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce, be informed that the charge for the Annual Tractor Pull be waived due to the work that is done while the tractors are at the Fairgrounds.

tax valuation & equalization

The County Attorney presented to the Board a resolution forgiving taxes on property belonging to the City of Eustis on the 1973 tax rolls.  On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board adopted the above resolution as presented by the County Attorney and authorized the Chairman and Clerk to sign same.

outdoor recreational facilities

Commr. Burhans brought before the Board a letter from Edward Zager of the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission regarding the boat ramp on Lake Dalhousie. It stated that the ramp was the State’s responsibility but that the State would not be able to repair it until July.  It was the Board’s opinion that if the State is assuming the responsibility of it, the County should not get involved.  Upon the advice of the County Attorney, the Clerk will contact the residents informing them that they should direct their comments to the State and not to the Board of County Commissioners.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, the Board gave approval for the Road and Bridge Department to clean up and maintain the deeded easement on the Canal leading to Lake Yale and that barrels be placed in the area for trash.  Commr. Carson voted “no.”

ordinances

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the advertisement of the ordinance amending Ordinance 1971-6 in accordance with the rules and regulations of such advertising.

tax assessor

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Certificates of Error and Correction #10374 and 10376 were approved.

recess and reassembly

The Chairman announced that the public and press were invited to join the Commissioners for lunch at the Mission Inn and Country Club on a Dutch-treat basis.

road closings

Jefferson Ray, III, Attorney, appeared before the Board regarding the closing of a portion of Sunrise Drive in the Breezee Shores Subdivision.

Residents appearing before the Board in opposition to this Road Closing were:  Mr. Allen Paul, Mr. Lawton Roberts, Mrs. James Knight, Mr. Curtis Crosby, Susan Isenbrandt, and Bill Hall.  At this time, Commr. Carson read to the Board a letter from Senator Jim Glisson stating that he had been contacted by the residents of Breezee Shores regarding this matter and requested that the Board help in any way it could to retain this easement.  On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the closing of the portion of Sunrise Drive in the Breezee Shores Subdivision was denied.

The residents that appeared before the Board in opposition to this road closing reported on some problems they have encountered down at the lake during the evening hours.  On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board requested that a letter be sent to the Sheriff requesting additional patrols on that portion of Sunrise Drive which leads to Lake Joanna in the Breezee Shores Subdivision on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings during the hours of 11 p.m. and 2 a.m.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the advertising to vacate a portion of Second Street in Okahumpka.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the advertising to vacate a 20’ unnamed lake access in Pine Valley.

roads – county

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the construction of two concrete crossovers on the proposed Groveland School Road. (Anderson Street and Gadson Street Extensions).

Mr. Michael Donoghue, County Engineer, appeared before the Board and requested that the speed limit on Ohio Street be reduced from 35 mph to 25 mph.  On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, a resolution was adopted establishing a 25 mph speed limit on DR 4-5469.

Mr. Michael Donoghue requested permission to take borings and to work up a cost estimate on roads in Picciola Harbor Subdivision before its acceptance by Lake County for maintenance.  The construction of the road will be on a 1/3 to 2/3 participation basis.  On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson, the Public Works Department was authorized to make a cost estimate on Harbor Drive, Oak Lane, and East Harbor Drive in the Picciola Harbor Subdivision.  The motion was carried unanimously.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, a resolution was adopted establishing a 35 mph speed limit on DR 1-5915.

Mr. Larry Morey, Assistant County Engineer, appeared before the Board and presented the cost estimate for bringing Dale Circle, Jim Lane, and Ralph Circle up to County Standards on a 1/3 to 2/3 participation basis in Holiday Haven Campsites, Unit 1.  The total cost of these improvements is $16,800.  On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, upon collection of the money by the residents, the above work be authorized and the roads being brought up to County standards will be taken into the County maintained system.

bonds

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, a Firearm Bond was approved for Mrs. Lois F. Thomas.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, a Firearm Bond was approved for Mr. Daniel Hill.

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

1185    Earl Hoffman/Weirich, Inc. (electrical)

1186    Amos L. Connell (mobile home)

1187    Kenneth C. Nesselrotte (mobile home)

1188    John J. Keown dba Keown Aluminum Products

1189    John W. Vernon, Jr. dba Wildwood Mobile Homes

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

Dave R. Camfield, Jr.

Tommy C. Anderson

Ezra Lee Gatlin

Curtis S. Lueallen

Keith E. Brough

Karl Routzahn

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the following Deputy Sheriff Bonds were cancelled:

John F. Bissett, Jr.

Charles J. Hammond

Sheila Schwartz

zoning

40-74-1           rr to a         jack isbill

No one appeared in opposition to this rezoning.  On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board was upheld and the rezoning was approved.

382A-1                   request to amend cup 382-1           grace bible church

No one appeared in opposition to the postponement of this petition.  On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, this petition was postponed until June 18, 1974 at 2 p.m.

36-74-2           r-1-7 to r-1-5          janie m. lay

No one appeared in opposition to this rezoning.  On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board was upheld and the rezoning was approved.

34-74-2           r-1-7 to r-1-5          murphy connelly, sr.

No one appeared in opposition to this rezoning.  On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board was upheld and the rezoning was approved.

35-74-2           a to r-1-5                 planning and zoning commission

The Chairman stated that there were four letters on file regarding this rezoning; one was in opposition and three were in favor of the rezoning.  On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board was upheld and the rezoning was approved.

39-74-5           a to r-1-5        h.g. morse and grace parker

The Chairman stated that there were 28 letters on file regarding this rezoning; nineteen were in opposition and nine were in favor of the rezoning.

Mrs. Joseph Lebold appeared before the Board in opposition to this rezoning and presented a portion of the minutes of the Paisley Community Association, Inc. opposing case 39-74-5.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission was upheld and the rezoning was approved.

37-74-5           r-3 to r-1-5            james a. hearn

Mr. Hearn appeared before the Board and stated that there were some lots that would have to be replattedOn a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board was upheld and the rezoning was approved, but that it would read R-3 to R-1-7.

392A-1            request to amend cup 392-1         j.c. and rita fletcher

The Chairman stated that there were two letters in favor of this CUP on file.  No one appeared in opposition to this CUP.  On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission was upheld and the amendment to the CUP was approved.

32-74-1           r-1-7 to r-3             kenneth still

No one appeared in opposition to this rezoning.  On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission was upheld and the rezoning was approved.

33-74-4           a to mp        wallace g. beitl, sr.

No one appeared in opposition to this rezoning.  On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission was upheld and the rezoning was approved.

436-4               cup for a pud       nick jones

Mr. Nick Jones appeared before the Board and presented a written statement to the Board regarding this CUP.

The following residents of Lake County appeared before the Board in opposition to this CUP:  Mr. and Mrs. George Conn, Ouida Welbon, Edward Welbon, Mrs. Joseph Harden, John M. Roach, Richard Potter, and Mr. George Conn, Jr.; all were concerned with the density of this project, the sewage treatment, impact of this development to the area, schools, the industrial area which has been set aside, and the type of homes to be built.

Mr. Edward Welbon presented to the Board a petition signed by the residents in the site area opposing this CUP.

Mr. Herbert Meyer, owner of the property in question, appeared before the Board to assure the Board that this development would be one that Lake County would be proud of.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board of County Commissioners overturned the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and denied the CUP without prejudice.

Christopher C. Ford stated that the Board would have to take some action regarding the decision of the DRI hearing which had been continued into these rezoning hearings.  On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the DRI hearing regarding Villeron XIII will be continued to September 17, 1974 at 2 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible.

438-3      cup for a pud in a       thomas freeman

Michael Willett, Planning Director, stated that this petition had been withdrawn. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the withdrawal of this petition.

446-3               cup in a          h.g. morse

Mr. Willett informed the Board that this petition had been withdrawn.  On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the withdrawal of this petition.

41-74-2           a  to cp         elmer givens

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the postponement of this case until June 18, 1974.

27-74-2           c-1 to c-2     colonial penn, inc.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board postponed this case until July 16, 1974.

2-74-5             a to rr         leonard kanto

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board postponed this case until July 16, 1974.

communications

Commr. Deems read to the Board a letter from a law firm in Orlando regarding the Board of County Commissioners issuing industrial development bonds.  This letter was referred to the County Attorney.

accounts allowed

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of General Trial Tactics (Audiotape Cassettes, set of 17) total amount of $143.00 and Development and Trial of Narcotics Case (Audiotape Cassettes, set of 3) total amount of $27.00, along with a $2.00 handling charge for the office of the State Attorney to be taken from funds available in the “Library” portion of the State Attorney’s budget.

Mrs. Doris Babb, Deputy in Charge of the Finance Department, appeared before the Board with the following items:

Planned Use Report for General Revenue.  Mrs. Babb stated that this report had to be back in Washington D.C. by June 21, 1974.  Discussion was held on how the County would apply the $507,834.00.  On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved that these funds would be used for the new Courthouse Complex.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for the Supervisor of Elections, Mrs. Emogene Stegall, to Fort Myers for the State Association Supervisor of Elections Convention from June 12-15, 1974.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment to Jack Jones, Architect Inc. in joint venture with Gutmann, Dragash, and Matz, Architects Inc. in the amount of $3,535.47 in accordance with their Contract with the County.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of $90 to Lake Abstract and Guaranty Company for a complete abstract of Horseshoe Island.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for two 4-H members and one 4-H Leader to attend the 4-H Citizenship Short Course in Washington D.C. from June 16-22, 1974.

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

Transfer of $100 from #4212205-3 “Office Supplies and Expenses” to #4212103-3 “Other Personal Services” in the Mosquito Control Budget.

Transfer $255 from Contingency in the Fine and Forfeiture Fund to #2323402-1 “Equipment County Judges”

Transfer $5,165.00 from Contingency in the General Revenue Fund to #5106402 “Equipment”

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the following cancellations were approved:

Cancel General Revenue Fund Warrant #5980 in the amount of $6.00

Cancel Road and Bridge Fund Warrant #1241 in the amount of $59.65

Cancel Fine and Forfeiture Fund Warrant #1442 in the amount of $5.24

Cancel Fine and Forfeiture Fund Warrant #1369 in the amount of $7.40

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the payment for the Medicaid bill for the month of March in the amount of $22,183.44.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of $25,000 to the Northeast Lake County Hospital District.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of three desks at $200 per desk for the Clerk’s Office.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved purchase of an air conditioner for under $200 for the polygraph room in the Pioneer Building.

There being no further business to bring before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.

 

 

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james r. carson, jr., chairman

 

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James C. Watkins, Clerk