A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
november 12, 1974
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on November 12, 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, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by James R. Carson, Jr.
communications
Commr. Carson presented to the Board a letter from the City Manager of Leesburg, Calvin E. Glidewell, expressing his appreciation for the County’s assistance in extinguishing the fire at the Leesburg Landfill.
The Chairman read to the Board another letter of appreciation regarding the assistance the County gave to the Lake Correctional Institution on needed grading work at its facilities.
A letter from the Department of Transportation was read to the Board stating that the contract for the repaving of S-44A had been awarded and that work on this project should begin within 60 days.
appropriations
Commr. Carson presented to the Board a letter from the State of Florida Department of Commerce stating that Lake County is eligible to become a program agent for CETA II. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board requested that the Clerk write to the Department of Commerce informing them that Lake County wishes to leave the CETA II program under its present operating procedure.
bids
The County Engineer, Michael Donoghue, presented to the Board his recommendation on the bids for the Maintenance of the Two Way Radio Communications System. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board upon the recommendation of the County Engineer, accepted the bid from Syntonic Technology, Inc. of Orlando, being the best and lowest bid meeting County specifications of the bids received. The bid is effective as of November 1, 1974.
indigents
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the following changes were approved on the Indigent List:
ADD Andrew Lee Floyd for Mary Barret Dist. #1 $33.33
ADD Sue Creech for Kenneth Van Gorder Dist. #5 $65.00
roads – county
Mr. Donoghue presented to the Board a request from Irwin Spencer for the County to fill three or four holes on the westerly extension of Griffin View Road in Lady Lake which is not in the County-maintained road system. On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the above request, provided that it is a dedicated public right of way and subject to the owners paying for the clay.
Mr. Donoghue presented to the Board a request from Hazel Russell with regards to the County filling and grading holes on a dedicated road in the Bassville Park area. On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the above request and authorized the work to be done after the County has received full payment from the residents for the cost involved.
licenses and permits
NUMBER PERMITTEE PURPOSE ROAD
682 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 1-7504
683 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable Talley Road
684 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 2-5108
686 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 5-7043
687 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 3-2834
688 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 3-2831
689 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 3-2257
691 Florida Telephone Corp. Aerial Cable 3-1412
692 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 1-7310
693 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 4-5371
694 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 4-5372
695 Florida Telephone Corp. Aerial Cable 5-8498
696 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 3-3342
697 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable S-466A
698 Florida Telephone Corp. Aerial Cable 1-6304
2-215 City of Leesburg Aerial elec. power S-44A
Line
2-216 Colonial Penn Communities Water Line Hollendel Road
3-208 Sumter Electric Coop Distribution Line 3-1039
3-210 Vista Del largo, Inc. Force main S-452
4-206 Florida Power Corp. Distribution Line 4-4955
driveway permits
Paul Wolf S-561A
D.H. Huchingson S-473
road closings
Mr. Donoghue requested permission to close Bay Lake Road due to the fact that the bridge on this road is down, and he was concerned with the possible danger of automobile accidents. He reported that the Southwest Florida Management owns all the property beyond the County paved portion of this road. The Board requested that the Engineer write to Southwest Florida Management and inform them that the bridge on this road is out and that the County would like direction regarding future maintenance of this roadway and the bridge.
roads – subdivision
Mr. Donoghue presented to the Board the cost estimate for the paving of the roads in East Lake Harris Estates. He stated that the residents do not want the County to assume maintenance of these roads and therefore do not necessarily want the roads constructed to County standards. Discussion was held regarding the County policy on this matter. The County Engineer informed the Board that the residents had been notified regarding the paving cost. A point of concern with the Board members was the fact that a portion of road which would be paved was in the city limits of Astatula and that Dogwood Lane would have to be completely reconstructed. On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board instructed the Engineer to inform the residents of the East Lake Harris Estates that they would be responsible for the total cost of the resurfacing which would be contracted out by the County and that the residents would be charged for the reconstruction of Dogwood Lane. Also, the County would be under no obligation for the maintenance of these roads.
deeds
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, the Board accepted for recording with the stipulation that the County would be under no obligation for its maintenance the Right of Way deed from Mr. Amos V. Marchant in Section 16, Township 19, South Range 24 East. Commr. Windram voted “no.”
jails
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the County Engineer was authorized to purchase and install a sanitary Sewer Trap for the County jail before hooking up to the Tavares Sewer System at a cost of $3,100. The trap will be purchased from Allen’s of Florida, who is supplying the City of Tavares with its materials.
animals
Commr. Burhans brought to the Board’s attention that the Sheriff had stated that he would transfer the Animal Control truck to the County inventory, deputize the animal Control Officer that the Board hires and that the Sheriff would return to the County the salary, presently in his budget, for this position. Discussion was held. A point of concern was the deputized Animal Control Officer carrying a weapon. Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated that this problem could be resolved by stating that this employee would not carry such a weapon on duty. On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved that the transfer of equipment, the necessary budget amendment, and the hiring of an Animal Control Officer at an annual salary not to exceed $7,200 be done as soon as possible and that it be placed under the jurisdiction of the Public Works Department.
courthouse
Jack Jones, Architect, appeared before the Board to discuss with the members matters concerning the new Courthouse Complex.
He stated that the City of Tavares had contacted him and that they had to obtain an easement for the installation of the sewer line. On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the necessary easements be granted to the City of Tavares for the purpose of installing the new sewer line.
Mr. Jones presented to the Board the specifications for the demolition of the Pioneer Building and that the Board could advertise for bids at its convenience. Mr. Jones stated that he would submit to the Board of County Commissioners a list of licensed wrecking companies.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the Contract Documents as presented by the Architects for the Demolition of the Pioneer Building and authorized advertisement of the Notice to Bidders subject to the approval of the County Attorney.
Mr. Jones suggested that before the County tear down the Pioneer Building, the Board make arrangements to have the building fumigated to avoid infesting surrounding buildings. On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Clerk to contact the company under contract with the County regarding the fumigation of this building.
Mr. Jones stated that the County would be responsible for removing the window air conditioners. The plywood interior partitions, lattice ceiling and prefinished plywood paneling would be removed by the demolition company and delivered to the County.
Mr. Jones informed the Board that they had researched the prequalification requirements of General Contractors. He suggested that a notice be published to this effect and that any contractor interested in bidding on this project will be required to complete the standard prequalification forms. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the Architects to publish and receive the necessary prequalification statements from any General Contractor interested in bidding on the Lake County Courthouse project.
It was brought to the attention of the Board that the new parking lot would be the first thing done when construction begins, and due to this, some plants and trees will have to be moved. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Mr. Jack Jones, Architects, to obtain quotations for the new relocation of any landscaping that will be used for the new Courthouse and present his recommendation to the Board. The Clerk was requested to contact Mr. Jackson Haddox, County Agricultural Agent, with regards to the relocation of the remaining plants and trees.
The Board instructed the Clerk to have the “RESERVED” parking signs removed permanently from the County parking lot.
communications
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board requested that letters be sent to the Honorable Doyle Connor and the Honorable R. Turlington for their support of local government with regards to the Sheriff’s Budget Appeal.
tax assessments
James C. Watkins, Clerk, requested that the Board establish a date to begin the proceedings of the Tax Adjustment Board. On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved an organizational meeting of the Tax Adjustment Board to be held on Monday, November 25, 1974 at 10:30 a.m. There will be no petitions taken up at this time.
At this time, Commr. Carson, Chairman, appointed Commr. Thomas Windram, Commr. J.M. Hoskinson, as well as himself to serve on the Tax Adjustment Board.
Commr. Hoskinson asked the County Attorney, Mr. Ford, what the obligation of the Board was due to the changes in the law. Mr. Ford stated that the Tax Adjustment Board has to make a written decision on each of the cases 20 days after the last day that the Tax Adjustment Board is in session.
recess and reasembly
At 12:00 noon the Board adjourned for lunch. The Chairman announced that the public and press were invited to join the Commissioners for lunch at the Silver Lake Golf and Country Club on a Dutch-treat basis. The Board reconvened at 1:30 p.m.
zoning violation 74-41 david smart
Mr. Henderson, Code Enforcement Officer, stated that Mr. Smart had complied with the zoning regulations. On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board dismissed this case.
zoning violation 74-76 charlie martin, jr.
Mr. Martin appeared before the Board and presented a petition from the residents in the area stating that this land has been used for pasture since 1968. Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated that Mr. Martin would therefore be grandfathered in as a pre-existing use. On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board stated that Mr. Martin was grandfathered through a pre-existing use of the land and therefore is not in violation of the Zoning Regulations.
Zoning violation 74-81 howard settlemires
Mr. Howard Settlemires appeared before the Board and stated that according to his deed he could be grandfathered in under a pre-existing use. He stated that he would have the area cleaned up each year before the fruit season began. On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board stated that Mr. Settlemires was grandfathered in through a pre-existing use and therefore is not in violation of the Zoning Regulations. However, this is subject to Mr. Settlemire holding to his agreement that the area would be cleaned up before the fruit season began.
zoning violation 74-82 john b. shaw
No one appeared before the Board regarding this case. On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, Mr. Shaw was found in violation and given 30 days to comply with Ordinance 71-6 and 70-1.
zoning violation 74-83 andy mallory
No one appeared before the Board regarding this case. On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board found Mr. Mallory in violation and declared him a public nuisance and gave him 60 days to comply with Ordinance 71-6 or show proof that he is grandfathered in under a pre-existing use.
zoning violation 74-84 cypress cove resort
Mr. Ben Griffin, Owner, appeared before the Board regarding this case. He stated that he was unaware of the problem due to the fact that he has been out of the country. He requested that this matter be postponed to enable him to resolve the situation at hand. On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board postponed this case for 90 days.
zoning violation 74-85 c.v. griffin groves
Mr. C.E. Duncan appeared before the Board on behalf of his client, Mr. C. V. Griffin. He requested that this case be postponed to enable his client to remedy the problem at hand. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board postponed this case for 60 days.
water levels
Commr. Burhans presented to the Board a petition from Mr. Wilson and Mr. Bryan regarding the water level of a small landlocked lake in Umatilla. The Board requested the Clerk to send this information to the proper authorities according to Florida State Statute 125.563.
state agencies
The Clerk brought to the Board’s attention that the Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission had seized a boar and motor in the commission of an illegal act. According to Florida State Statutes Chapter 372.312, the Board of County Commissioners must hold the seized property until the Courts dispose of the matter. On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the property is to be stored at the Mosquito Control Department in Tavares.
roads – state
Mr. Donoghue, County Engineer, appeared before the Board and stated that he had been contacted by the Department of Transportation regarding resurfacing of Highway 19. He stated that he had been informed that Lake County has been credited with the funds that were not used on the Villa City Road and that if Lake County wants the funds credited to it that would have been used for the widening of 466 for the resurfacing of 19, this work would be done; however, Lake County’s Secondary Road Fund would be committed. A point of discussion was the repayment to Lake County for the money which was on loan to the DOT for the work done on Highway 27. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the transfer of funds on 466 from the secondary road fund to resurface Highway 19 and adopted a resolution stating same.
chamber of commerce
Discussion was held with regards to the money which is given to the Lake County Chamber of Commerce. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board requested that all bills incurred by the Lake County Chamber of Commerce payable by Lake County be sent to and paid through the Lake County Finance Department.
tax levy
Mrs. Doris Babb, Deputy in Charge of the Finance Department, appeared before the Board and discussed with the Board the funds that would be generated by the millage which was certified by the Tax Assessor. Discussion was held. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, Lake County set its millage at 2.55 mils for the 1974-1975 Tax Year, the Northwest Hospital Ambulance District millage be set at .15 mils; and that a public hearing be advertised for December 3, 1974 at 5:15 p.m. for consideration of the increase in millage in the Northeast Ambulance District.
bonds
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Contractor Bonds:
1027-75 Windel Lee Henderson dba Union Septic Tank Co.
1233-75 Peter J. Hecht (Master Electrician)
1235-75 H.B. Whitaker (Building)
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the cancellation of the following Contractor Bonds:
2-74 Edward Frank Benwell dba Benwell Heating & Air Conditioning
51-74 Clell Colman
97-75 J.D. Patterson
196-75 Norman G. Shrode, Sr.
303-75 Les Arnold
391-74 Louis P. Samuels
544-74 Ivan Jenkins (Building)
611-74 William H. Elmore
973-75 Peter R. Manley dba Seabreeze Pools, Inc.
877-74 George Grauger
981-75 V.B. & V.B. Hall Jr. dba V.B. Hall and Son
1066-75 Jack L. Bratton
1104-74 Roger W. Bohannon dba Weatherite
accounts allowed
Doris Babb, Deputy in Charge of the Finance Department, appeared before the Board. On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following transfers:
GENERAL REVENUE:
$21,500 from #4210102-2 (Salaried, Local Landfill) to #4210102-1 (State II Landfill, Salaries)
$131.55 from #4210338-2 (Maint. Of Equip., Local Landfill) to #4210201-1 (State II Landfill, Gas Lubricants & Other Propellants)
$1068.45 from Contingency to #4210201-1 to #3210201-1 (State II Landfill, Gas Lubricants & Other Propellants)
$3445.84 from Contingency to #4210338-1 (State II Landfill, Maintenance of Equipment)
$2200 from Contingency to #4210105-1 (State II Landfill, Matching Costs)
$10,600 from Contingency to #3321102 (Salaries Cadets)
$2,500 from Contingency to #5106401 (Construction of Building)
$6,300 from #4212388-2 (Maintenance Of Equip.) to #4212402-2 (Equipment)
$3,800 from Contingency to #4212402-2 (Equipment)
FINE AND FORFEITURE:
$75,656 from #3101302 (Expenses other than Salaries) to #3101102 (Salaries Deputy Sheriffs and Assistants)
$59,922 from Contingency to #3101102 (Salaries Deputies and Assistants)
$28,800 from Contingency to #3101402 (Equipment – Sheriff)
$161.91 from Contingency to #2101603 (Refunds)
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment to Waterman Memorial Hospital of the remaining funds carried over from the 1973-1974 Budget in the amount of $5,600.00.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment to Lennon’s Ambulance Service of the remaining funds carried over from the 1973-1974 Budget in the amount of $2,610.01.
chamber of commerce
Mrs. Babb stated that she had received from the Lake County Chamber of Commerce its second request for funds in the amount of $2,208.33. She stated that the Board had requested holding up payment on its first request because the Board was considering setting up a new system for the payment of these bills. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of the Chamber’s first request and instructed Mrs. Babb to notify the Lake County Chamber of Commerce informing them that all bills payable by Lake County will be sent to and paid through the Finance Department.
tax levy
Mrs. Babb discussed with the Board the certified millage received from the Tax Assessor and the funds this millage would generate.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board set the millage for Lake County for 1974-1975 on the new assessed valuation of $986,584,869 as follows:
General Revenue 1.00
Fine and Forfeiture 1.10
Road and Bridge .04
County Home .01
Health Department .12
County Buildings .28
TOTAL MILLAGE 2.55
Northwest Ambulance District .15
Commr. Carson voted “no.”
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved advertisement for a public hearing for December 3, 1974 at 5:15 p.m. for a millage increase in the Northeast Ambulance District. This should be placed in the Mount Dora Topic, Eustis News, and the Tavares Citizen.
accounts allowed
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Mary Hamner, R.N. and Doris M. Maynard R.N. to attend the Nursing Seminar in Daytona Beach from December 3, 1974 through December 5, 1974.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the payment of the bill from Jack Jones Architect in joint venture with Gutmann, Dragash, and Matz, Architects, Inc. in the amount of $39,148.
hospitals
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the admission of Willie Adams to the A.G. Holley State Hospital.
accounts allowed
The Clerk presented to the Board a request from the Civil Defense Department for matching funds for an electric typewriter. On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the expenditure of $324 in matching funds for an IBM Typewriter for the Civil Defense Office.
planning and zoning
Commr. Hoskinson brought to the attention of the Board that he would be attending a meeting of the East Central Regional Planning Council and that there was a proposal on the agenda to consider a resolution supporting the purchase of land along the Wekiva River by the State of Florida. He requested that the Board pass a motion expressing its position on this matter. On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board directed Commr. Hoskinson to inform the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council that the Lake County Board of County Commissioners is opposed to the purchase of massive tracts of land along the Wekiva River as suggested in the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council resolution.
accounts allowed
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the necessary transfer of $250 from Contingency to Equipment in the Planning Department Budget to supplement it for the purchase of a pickup truck.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment of the following vouchers:
General Revenue 1-291
Auto Inspection 1-22
Fine and Forfeiture 1-47
Roads and Bridges 1-22
Capital Outlay Reserve (County Buildings) 1
Capital Outlay Reserve (Roads & Bridges) 1
Fish Conservation 1
Northeast Hospital District 1 and 2
Northeast Ambulance 1 and 2
Northwest Ambulance 1 and 2
There being no further business to bring before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 5:34 p.m.
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james r. carson, jr., chairman
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James C. Watkins, Clerk