A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

july 9, 1974

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

The Invocation was given by Evan Porter, and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Glenn C. Burhans.

communications

Commr. Burhans presented a letter from Thomas S. Ray, Ph.D. commending W. D. Rogers, M.D. for his 40 years of distinguished service to the people of the State of Florida in the Mental Health Program.

Another letter was presented from the President of Lake-Sumter Community College stating that money for bicycle trails may be available to each state from the Federal Highways Act of 1973.  He requested the Commissioners consider the construction of such trails in the area.  The Board referred the letter to the Planning Department.

A letter of introduction from Canvas Center Unlimited was read, and the Board referred it to the County Engineer.

resolutions

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously by those present, a resolution was adopted prohibiting boats on Lake Dalhousie and Snow Lake from sunset to sunrise.

machinery and equipment

The Vice Chairman presented a letter from Mr. John W. Boyd, Superintendent of the Juvenile Detention Center, requesting the County remove an inoperative Crown washing machine from the Juvenile Center.  The Board requested the Clerk to contact Mrs. Mary Hamner, R.N. of the Lake Memorial Nursing Home to inquire if the machine could be used at the Home.  If so, the washer is to be turned over to her.

Commr. Deems reported that the Clerk from the City of Mascotte had contacted him concerning an old grader owned by the County.  Commr. Deems requested the County Engineer look into the possibility of declaring it surplus and allowing the City of Mascotte to purchase it.

resolution

Mr. Hunter, Deputy Clerk, presented a resolution from the City of Groveland requesting the Board of County Commissioners adopt it, supporting and concurring in Groveland’s application for federal assistance in a “wastewater program.”  On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously by those present, the Board adopted the proposed resolution and authorized the Vice Chairman to sign same.

state agencies

James Hunter, Deputy Clerk, reported that the Clerk, James C. Watkins, had contacted the Department of Rehabilitation suggesting they lease the present Courthouse as a one-stop Social Security Center.  Mr. Hunter stated that they were interested in the idea and would appreciate an appointment with the Board to discuss this idea.  The Board instructed the Clerk to arrange such a meeting.

meetings

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously by those present, the meeting with the Architects was changed to July 19, 1974 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioner’s Room.

county property

The Vice Chairman presented a letter from Norman G. Lain, District Forester, requesting ten truckloads of clay from one of the County pits to construct a driveway for the Ranger residence at the Leesburg Work Center.  On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved the above request.

bonds

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously by those present, firearm bonds were approved for the following:

Josephine B. Clark

Lucious G. Clerk

J. H. Alexander

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously by those present, the following Contractor’s Bonds for Certificates of Competency were approved:

878      William T. Snyder dba Snyder and Anderson

1193    Norman E. Lewis (building)

1194    David H. Hamilton, Inc. (general)

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

William Brooks

James Windram

Commr. Hoskinson reported the progress made with regards to the new procedure for issuing firearm bonds.  He stated that Mr. Bobby Kilgo had been assigned to work up an appropriate form for a firearm license and application.  The applications will be handled in much the same way as before.  The application will be disbursed from the Clerk’s office, returned to the Clerk with a $1.00 filing fee, and all applications will then be sent to the State Attorney’s office for investigation, then returned to the Board with a recommendation.  On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board placed a moratorium on the firearm bonds until a definite system is established.

public health

Mr. William Hennessey, Acting Pollution Control Director, appeared and stated that he could not find any information with regards to the dredge and fill request from Mid-Florida Lakes that would prohibit them from filling below the mean high water line.  Mr. Hennessey said he did not think the State would permit this request.  On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved the recommendation of Mr. Hennessey and instructed the necessary letters be written.

roads – state

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously by those present, the Board adopted a resolution requesting the Department of Transportation to correct the drainage problem on SR 44B.  A certified copy of the resolution is to be sent to the Department of Transportation.

road closing

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously by those present, the public hearing to vacate a plat of Cypress Haven was postponed until 10:55 a.m.

At 10:55 a.m. the County Engineer presented a petition to vacate a plat of Cypress Haven as described below:

Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block D in Cypress Haven, Unit No. 2 a Subdivision recorded in Plat Book 16, Page 17, in the Public Records of Lake County, Florida.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously by those present, this petition was postponed until July 16, 1974 at 10:00 a.m. to enable Mr. Alex Welham, petitioner, to discuss this matter with the Planning Department, because the Board felt that he would be depriving himself of certain property rights if he vacates this land.

ordinances

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously by those present, the first reading of the Ordinance amending the zoning regulations for setbacks was postponed until 1:30 p.m.

Later in the afternoon, James R. Carson, Jr., Chairman; Commr. Hoskinson; and Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney, returned from a special meeting in Lakeland.  On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board postponed the first reading of the Ordinance amending the Zoning Regulations for setbacks until July 16, 1974 at 11:00 a.m.

recess and reassembly

At 11:05 a.m., the Vice Chairman announced that the Commissioners would recess for lunch and reconvene at 1:30 p.m.  The three Commissioners who were present for the morning session had personal business to take care of during lunch.

county land sales

Commr. Windram stated that Mrs. Wanda Isaacs had presented him with a petition dealing with the land she had bought at a Tax Sale.  This petition was referred to the County Attorney.

reports

Mr. Richard Wicks, Coordinator of the Comprehensive Alcoholism Rehabilitation Program, appeared to brief the County Commissioners on the progress of this program.  Other staff members of the program that appeared were Mr. Ray McCray, Supervisor of Residents Treatment, and June Sears, R.N.

zoning

zv 74-44        james mccullough

No one appeared regarding this violation.  On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously by those present, Mr. McCullough was found in violation and declared a public nuisance and given 30 days to comply with Ordinances 71-6 and 70-1.

zv 74-45        george granger

Mr. William Henderson reported that Mr. Granger had complied with Ordinance 70-1, but did not have time to take it off the agenda for this meeting.

Zv 74-46        henry sauls, jr.

Mr. Sauls appeared and stated that he has had his own fish cleaning business in the same place for over eight years.  He was informed that in accordance with the land that was rezoned, his business may remain because it pre-existed, but he cannot alter or expand his business.

The Board stated that Mr. Sauls had been placed in an awkward position concerning his business and asked if the Planning Department would guide him in solving his problem.  On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously by those present, this case was postponed until October 8, 1974.

zv 74-47        cecil bodiford

Mr. Bodiford appeared concerning the violation.  On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously by those present, this case was postponed for 30 days.

zv 74-48        dwain stutz, stutz industries

Mr. Gene George, tenant of the property, appeared and stated that he would comply within six weeks.  On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously by those present, Mr. George was found in violation and declared a public nuisance and given 60 days to comply with Ordinance 71-6.

zv 74-49        e.d. warren

Mr. Henderson, Code Enforcement Officer, stated that this was a continued violation of Zoning Violation 71-175.  Mrs. Penn, complainant, appeared and stated the conditions were no better than they were a year ago.  On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously by those present, that due to the fact that Mr. Warren was declared in violation three years ago, the case is to be turned over to the County Attorney for proper action after investigation proves that a violation still exists.

planning and zoning

Mr. William Henderson, Code Enforcement Officer, appeared concerning CUP 274-1 for Green Hill Shores, Inc.  He stated that one of the conditions of the CUP was that this corporation must have a performance bond.  The bond has expired, and Mr. Henderson would like to have the CUP declared invalid.  On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously by those present, CUP 274-1 for Green Hill Shores, Inc. was declared invalid and referred to the County Attorney for proper action.

supplies

Mr. Michael Donoghue, County Engineer, appeared and stated that the Public Works Department had about one week’s supply of sign blanks due to the fact that the John M. Warren Company have increased their prices and will not need the ordered material.

The Board requested that Mr. Ford, County Attorney, report to the Board on the status of his investigation regarding this matter and instructed the Engineer to research the bids and find out if it would be possible for the County to obtain such materials on a monthly basis from the next lowest bidder.

maps and plats

The County Engineer presented the Plat of North Harbor Acres for approval.  On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously by those present, the approval of the Plat was postponed until the County Attorney presented a written recommendation to the Board.

road and bridge department

The County Engineer requested clarification regarding the maintenance of the Palatalakaha Structure Sites.  On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously by those present, the Board authorized the Road and Bridge Department to continue in the manner in which it has been done in the past at the Palatalakaha Structure Sites.

salaries and wages

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously by those present, an emergency was declared and a 5 percent increase in pay was approved for employees that are employed by the Board of County Commissioners with a salary of $10,000 and under per year.  This will be effective July 1, 1974.

indigents

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously by those present, the following changes were approved for the indigent list:

ADD                District 1         Andrew Floyd for Mary Barrett         $33.33

ADD                District 4         Shedrick Lane for Mamie Brooks      $40.00

ADD                District 3         George Hull for Carl Powell              $60.00

ADD                District 2         Cermet Clay for Albert Warren         $40.00

CANCEL        District 4         R. D. Hutcheson for John Dumbar     $55.00

CANCEL        District 4         Charles Davis                                     $40.00

mosquito control

Commr. Burhans brought to the attention of the Board the drainage problem in the canal behind the Lake County Fair Grounds in the city limits of Eustis and the culvert at Pine Meadows Country Club.  On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously by those present, the Mosquito Control Department was authorized to clear the canal and culverts mentioned above.

tax assessor

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously by those present, payment was approved to the Tax Assessor for his commissions for the third quarter in the amount of $55,757.36.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, payment was approved to the Tax Assessor in the amount of $35,411.36 for Errors and Insolvencies.

county employees

The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Jackson A. Haddox, County Extension Director, regarding rehiring Mrs. Harriet P. Savage at the salary that she was receiving when she resigned.  On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved rehiring Mrs. Savage at the same salary, effective July 10, 1974.

outdoor recreational facilities

Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney, informed the Board of the meeting that he, two Commissioners, and the Clerk attended in Lakeland regarding the Green Swamp area.  He stated the Cabinet wanted to hear expert testimony, yet no one present had such witnesses.  On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for the County Attorney to Tallahassee to defend Lake County’s position regarding this matter and that he take any legal assistance or expert witness he needed with approved funds up to $2,000.

licenses and permits

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously by those present, the following Utility and Driveway Permits were approved:

PERMIT NO.              PERMITTEE                          PURPOSE                   ROAD

601                              Florida Telephone Corp.        Buried Cable               5-8588

603                              Florida Telephone Corp.        Buried Cable               5-8493

604                              Florida Telephone Corp.        Buried Cable               3-1246

605                              Florida Telephone Corp.        Buried Cable               S-44A

606                              Florida Telephone Corp.        Buried Cable               S-439

607                              Florida Telephone Corp.        Buried Cable               5-7581

608                              Florida Telephone Corp.        Buried Cable               1-5133

609                              Florida Telephone Corp.        Buried Cable               SR 449

610                              Florida Telephone Corp.        Buried Cable               4-5256

611                              Florida Telephone Corp.        Buried Cable               4-4955

614                              Florida Telephone Corp.        Buried Cable               4-5057

616                              Florida Telephone Corp.        Buried Cable               5-9380

617                              Florida Telephone Corp.        Buried Cable               5-9380A

618                              Florida Telephone Corp.        Buried Cable               5-9277

619                              Florida Telephone Corp.        Buried Cable               4-4288

620                              Florida Telephone Corp.        Buried Cable               4-4289

621                              Florida Telephone Corp.        Buried Cable               2-1706

623                              Florida Telephone Corp.        Buried Cable               S-19

624                              Florida Telephone Corp.        Buried Cable               S-452A

625                              Florida Telephone Corp.        Buried Cable               5-8688

626                              Florida Telephone Corp.        Buried Cable               5-8591

627                              Florida Telephone Corp.        Buried Cable               5-8590

628                              Florida Telephone Corp.        Buried Cable               5-8489

629                              Florida Telephone Corp.        Buried Cable               5-8687

630                              Florida Telephone Corp.        Buried Cable               5-8589

633                              Florida Telephone Corp.        Buried Cable               2-2918

637                              Florida Telephone Corp.        Buried Cable               4-4288

1-205                           City of Leesburg                     Gas Main                    1-6304

2-209                           City of Leesburg                     Water Main                2-4606

2-210                           City of Leesburg                     Sanitary Sewer Svc.   SR-44A

2-211                           City of Leesburg                     Pipe Culverts              SR-44A

driveway permits

D. O. Caddell                          3-3348

Richard E. Sullivan                5-5335

Florida Telephone Corp.        3-4955

Langley Groves                      2-0528

James A. Denslow                  2-0528

courthouse

All absent members of the Board were present for the last of the afternoon session.  Discussion was held on the completion of the entire Courthouse.  It was the Board’s opinion that it would be financially advantageous to complete the entire Courthouse at this time.  On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved that plans be submitted to them for approval of a complete Courthouse Complex, subject to successful negotiations with the Architects regarding their fees.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved that the addition and remodeling of the Public Works Building cease until further notice.

minutes

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the minutes for the meeting of June 4, 1974 were approved as submitted.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the minutes for June 11, 1974 were approved as submitted.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the minutes of June 18, 1974 were approved as amended.  The amended copy is on file in the minute folder for June of 1974.

accounts

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously by those present, travel was approved for the County Attorney and persons he feels should attend the Stetson University Department of Law’s Third Annual Employer Labor Relations Forum on August 2-3, 1974.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously by those present, travel was approved for Philip J. Yoder, Margaret M. Gebhart and three staff members to attend the 1974 Annual Meeting of the Hyacinth Control Society in Orlando on July 14, 15, and 16, 1974.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously by those present, final payment was approved for Asphalt Pavers, Inc. in accordance with their contract with Lake County in the amount of $41,187.74.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, final payment was approved to the Melon Bank on the Voting Machines in the amount of $7,736.70.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Medicaid bill for $11,570.73 was approved.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, transfer of funds was approved from #522 333 7-2, “Maintenance of Grounds” for the Nursing Home to #522 3 402, “Equipment” for a mobile file for patients’ records.

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved that the bills be paid.

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

General Revenue                                            2061-2319

State II Landfill                                              27 & 28

State II Mosquito                                            29-31

State I Mosquito                                             7

Auto Inspection                                              186-212

Fine and Forfeiture                                         313-350

Road and Bridge                                             771-860

Construction Trust Fund                                9

Northeast Hospital Ambulance Fund             10-12

Northwest Hospital Ambulance Fund            13 & 14

There being no further business to bring before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m.

 

 

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james r. carson, jr., chairman

 

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James C. Watkins, Clerk