A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

DECEMBER 12, 1978

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners convened in Regular Session on Tuesday, December 12, 1978 at 9:00 a.m., in the Board of County Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida.  Commissioners present were:  James R. Carson, Jr., Chairman; C.A. “Lex” Deems; Glenn Y. Middleton; Thomas J. Windram; and Glenn C. Burhans.  Others present were:  James C. Watkins, Clerk; Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; and Jennifer Kennedy, Deputy Clerk.

The Invocation was given by James C. Watkins and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commr. Middleton.

minutes

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the November 21, 1978, Minutes were approved as amended.

On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the December 5, 1978, Minutes were approved as amended.

communications

Commr. Deems brought to the attention of the Board a request for funds received from the Central Florida Zoological Society.  Discussion occurred in which it was decided the request would be rejected.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Clerk was instructed to respond to the letter stating it is not the policy of the Board to spend money for such an endeavor.

MVI stations

There was a brief discussion regarding the possibility of the elimination of the auto inspection stations.  The Board felt they would like to have a report as to exactly what kind of a loss the county would experience.  It was requested that the Finance Department and Frank Woodson, MVI Supervisor, be instructed to submit a brief report to the Board regarding the above.

signs

Commr. Windram presented a request for a “Children At Play” sign at Sussex Drive in Mt. Dora.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the installation of the above-mentioned sign.

telephones/soil & water conservation

Discussion was continued from last week regarding the need for three additional phones, two lines, at the Lake Soil & Water Conservation District Office.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, authorization was given for the additional three phones with two lines, as requested by Soil & Water.  The Clerk was further instructed to give them permission to use the County SunCom Lines for placing their long distance phone calls.

grants/contracts & agreements/community development block

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Chairman and Clerk were authorized to sign the following rehabilitation contracts for S.E. Umatilla.

            Clarence A. and Irma Lee Reeves – General - $2,666.00

            Mary Lou Haywood and/or Jessie Haywood – Emergency - $3,400.00

            Henry and Nicie Allen – General - $4,673.00

reports/grants

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Chairman was authorized to sign the following year-end settlement forms as required by HUD:

            Operating Statement for FY ending 9/30/78 – 0 balance

            Balance Sheet for FY ending 9/30/78 - $51,792.39 balance total assets

            Voucher for Payment of Annual Contributions for FY ending 9/30/78 – 0 balance

bonds

Mr. Willett, Planning Director, presented two requests to renew existing mobile home bonds for a six-month period.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, Victory Lonsberry’s request for an extension on his existing mobile home bond was approved.  It is understood this extension is subject to the original terms of the Agreement in that the proper bond must be posted and his mobile home will be removed immediately upon the completion of his conventional dwelling or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners.  Mr. Lonsberry lives in District # 4, Wekiva River Acres.

On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, J. Eugene Reilly, Jr.’s, request for a six month extension on his existing mobile home bond was approved.  It is understood this extension is subject to the original terms of the Agreement in that the proper bond must be posted and the mobile home will be removed immediately upon the completion of the conventional dwelling or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners.  Mr. Reilly lives in District # 3, Montverde area.

Mr. Willett presented seven (7) new requests regarding mobile home bonds to the Board.  Mr. Willett stated that several of the requests were slightly unusual in that the requests not only covered mobile homes, but also travel trailers and motor homes.  Under discussion it was the feeling of the Board that if a person wished to live in a travel trailer, etc., rather than a mobile home, the request being granted would be contingent upon their hooking up to electric and the septic tank which would be needed for the house.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, Donald Teeter’s request to live in a travel trailer on the same piece of property on which his conventional dwelling is being built, subject to the proper bond being posted, and with the understanding he would hook his trailer to electric and sewer and remove the trailer immediately upon the completion of his conventional dwelling or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners, was approved for District # 2, North of Mascotte.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, Richard Anderson’s request to live in an existing mobile home on the same piece of property on which his conventional dwelling is being built, subject to the proper bond being posted, and with the understanding that the mobile home will be removed immediately upon the completion of the conventional dwelling or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners, was approved.  Mr. Anderson lives in the Leesburg area, District # 2.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, approval was given on Robert J. Grimm’s Wekiva River Acres, District # 4, request to live in a mobile home on the same piece of property on which his conventional dwelling is being built, subject to the proper bond being posted and with the understanding that the mobile home will be removed immediately upon the completion of the conventional dwelling or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, approval was given on the request of John MacDonald, Mt. Plymouth area, District # 4, to live in a travel trailer, provided it had electrical and sewer hook-up, on the same piece of property on which his conventional dwelling is being built, subject to the proper bond being posted and with the understanding that the travel trailer will be removed immediately upon the completion of the conventional dwelling or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, approval was given on the request of A.C. Calhoun, Blue Lakes Ridge Subdivision, District # 5, to live in a travel trailer, provided it has electrical and sewer hook-up, on the same piece of property on which his conventional dwelling is being built, subject to the proper bond being posted and with the understanding that the travel trailer will be removed immediately upon the completion of the conventional dwelling or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, approval was given on the request of Bill Childress, District # 5, Ocala Forest Campsite # 1, to live in a motor home while he clears his land to place a mobile home on, subject to the proper bond being posted and with the understanding that the motor home will not be permanently occupied once the mobile home is anchored and livable.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, approval was given the request of John L. Jackson, Paisley area, District # 5, to live in a mobile home on the same piece of property on which his conventional dwelling is being built, subject to the proper bond being posted and with the understanding that the mobile home will be removed immediately upon the completion of the conventional dwelling or upon the request of the Board of County Commissioners.

OUtdoor recreational facilities

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, signature authorization was given on the following papers regarding the Lake Umatilla Dock:

Resolution, Program Project Agreement, and Contract with Robert J. Wise, Marine Contractor, for $10,140.00.

 

bids

Mr. Gary Knuckles, Purchasing Director, appeared before the Board to discuss the diesel dump truck bid opening #007-79.  Mr. Knuckles stated several problems arose the day of the bid opening in that one bid was in the possession of the Clerk’s office in time for the bid opening, but not delivered to the Board of County Commissioners’ Offices.  The above bid was from Superior G.M.C and it was later learned it had not met county specifications.  Mr. Knuckles further pointed out that International’s bid was refused because it was late.  Discussion was held regarding ways to eliminate future problems regarding bid openings.  The County Attorney was asked to write a policy regarding big openings, specifically naming cut-off times and incorporating the use of a post office box number if desirable.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board accepted Key Scales Ford, Inc.’s, low net bid price of $116,001.84 for three diesel dump trucks, allowing for the trade-in of five (5) dump trucks, property numbers 5331, 5334, 5376, 5377 and 5378.  The Tabulation Sheet on bids submitted is as follows:

Key Scales Ford, Inc. – Unit price $41,467.28 (3 for $124,401.84)

                        Trade in #5331 & 5334 = $1,500.00 each all others at $1,800.00

                        Net Bid Price - $116,001.84 – Delivery 120 – 180 days

Peterbilt of Florida – Unit price $44,307.00 (3 for $132,921.00)

                        Trade in on each dump truck = $500.00

                        Net Bid Price - $130,421.00 – Delivery 120 days

Don Reid Ford and Cecil Clark submitted letters declining the opportunity to bid.

cancellation of warrants

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the cancellation of the following warrant:

Fine & Forfeiture Fund – Peoples State Bank of Groveland – W#697 – dated 9/29/78 –

Issued to The Lawyers Co-operative - $20.30.

Reason:  Check written for an incorrect amount.

property appraiser/county depository

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, authorization was given the Chairman and Clerk to sign the necessary papers designating First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Lake County a depository.

accounts allowed/tax collector bill

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, authorization was given the Clerk to pay $52,418.78 to T. Keith Hall, Tax Collector, for commissions.

bonds

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Contractor Bonds:

  125-79          James Miller (Dry Wall and Plastering)

1568-79          Dennis Williams dba Sun State Aluminum (Aluminum Erection)

1571-79          Milous Williams dba Sun State Aluminum (Mobile Home Contractor)

1716-79          Allied Heating & Cooling Service, Inc. (Heating & Cooling)

1717-79          Earl P. Lomas, Jr. (Electrical)

reports

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged receipt of the November 30, 1978, Traffic-Criminal Department Distribution of Revenue report.

suits affecting the county

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, authorization was given to forward the Ford, Cauthen & Robuck bill in the amount of $1,755.00 to DOT for payment.  This bill is regarding Civil Action 75-1212, Division of Administration, State of Florida, DOT and Lake County vs Carter Fruit Company.

resolutions/e.m.s

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, authorization was given for the Chairman and Clerk to sign three Resolutions Regarding Emergency Medical Services Certificates of Public Convenience And Necessity covering the period December 1, 1978 – December 1, 1979 for the South Lake County Hospital Ambulance District, the Northeast Lake County Hospital Ambulance District, and the Northwest Ambulance District.

courthouse/accounts allowed

On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Building Committee’s recommendation for an expenditure of $325.00 for shelving in the storage area of the Public Defender’s offices now under renovation was approved.

checks received/accounts allowed/nursing home

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board accepted a check in the amount of $235.00 from the American Association of Retired Persons at Hawthorne.  The motion further authorized purchase of the three items specifically requested to be purchased for the Lake County Memorial Nursing Home, as follows:

            1 lounge wheel chair

            1 electric blood pressure machine

            1 electric hand-held hair dryer

The Clerk was also requested to send a letter of appreciation and thanks to the American Association of Retired Persons, Inc., Chapter No. 1775, in Leesburg.

commissioners

Upon Mr. Watkins’ reminding the Board they needed to elect a new Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 1979, Commr. Carson announced the floor was open for nominations.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, Commr. Windram was elected to serve at Chairman of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners for 1979.

On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, Commr. Deems was elected to serve as Vice-Chairman of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners for 1979.

contracts and agreements/roads/accounts allowed

Mr. Robert Andrew, County Engineer, appeared before the Board to discuss problems regarding the work DOT is planning to do on SR 561.  Mr. Andrew stated that in spite of our repeated requests to have DOT widen their specifications for resurfacing, they are unwilling.

Mr. Andrew explained that DOT let the contract to MacAsphalt, who has subcontracted with Leecon, and he recommended the Board contract with Leecon directly for work to be done in conjunction with DOT’s work, covering the buying of 4’ of lime rock and asphalt widening, along with the additional resurfacing necessary, in an amount of $143,403.45.

On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, in view of the fact DOT’s contract has been subcontracted to Leecon, Inc., and our County Engineer feels the specifications call for a substandard road, the Board authorized the Chairman’s signature on a Leecon contract, to be done in conjunction with DOT’s work on 561, covering the buying of 4’ of lime rock and asphalt widening, along with the additional resurfacing necessary, covering the roadway from Astatula C-48 southwest to 27, in an amount of $143,403.45.  It was pointed out the necessary monies would come from 5th and 6th cent state monies.

outdoor recreational facilities

A Mr. Heppburger approached the Board regarding what he felt to be a misleading article which appeared in the newspaper regarding the fish tagging machine for the county.  Mr. Heppburger stated he wished everyone was aware the purchase was subsidized through $1.00 from every issued fishing license.  At this time Commr. Carson left the room briefly and Commr. Windram assumed the Chairmanship.  Discussion continued briefly.

recess and reassembly

Upon Commr. Carson’s return it was announced the Board would recess (11:22 A.M.) for lunch at the Silver Lake Country Club.  The Public and press were invited on a dutch-treat basis.  The Board reconvened at 2:00 P.M.

planning & zoning

PUBLIC HEARING # 633-1 CUP in RR for Home occupation – William Hartsock

No one present had any comments regarding this hearing.  Mr. Willett recommended postponement of this case until after the Board ruled on a new ordinance under consideration next week.

On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously by those present, this hearing was postponed until January 9, 1979, 2:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible.  Commr. Deems was out for the vote.

PUBLIC HEARING # 113-78-2  CP to R-1-10 or R-1-15 – Amos Marchant

No one present had any comments regarding this hearing.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was accepted and the parcel rezoned to R-1-15.

PUBLIC HEARING # 123-78-2  RP to R-1-5 – Fred Orr

No one present had any comments regarding this hearing.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the rezoning to R-1-5.

PUBLIC HEARING # 116-78-2  R-1-7 to CP – Frank Wade

No one present had any comments regarding this hearing.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the rezoning to CP for tractor sales.

PUBLIC HEARING # 121-78-2  R-1-7 to A – Emily Hartwig

No one present had any comments regarding this hearing.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board approved the rezoning to A for a commercial nursery.

PUBLIC HEARING # 128-78-2  LM to R-1-5 – Clayberon Taylor

No one present had any comments regarding this case.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Planning Commission’s recommendation to rezone to R-1-7 was approved.

PUBLIC HEARING # 120-78-2  R-1-6 to LM – J.W. Payne, Jr.

No one present had any comments regarding this case.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the rezoning was approved to LM.

PUBLIC HEARING # 124-78-3  RR to R-1-15 – George Hovis

No one present had any comments regarding this case.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the rezoning was approved to R-1-15.

PUBLIC HEARING # 126-78-3  RR to RE – Gila Bend Land & Cattle Co.

No one present had any comments regarding this case.

On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the rezoning was approved to RE.

PUBLIC HEARING # 130-78-3  A to R-1-15 – John C. Davis

No one present had any comments regarding this case.

On a motion by Commr. Middleton, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the rezoning was approved to R-1-15.

PUBLIC HEARING # 117-78-3  A to R-1-5  - Lawrence Hepner

Mr. and Mrs. Hepner were present to discuss their rezoning request with the Board.  Mr. Hepner stated his desire to rezone his 6.85 acres was to allow his brother to build near him.  Mrs. Hepner stated that while zoned “A”, the land is unsuited for growing anything; and, therefore, unsuitable as presently zoned.

Mr. Willett stated the request to “R-1-5” would not be in conformance with the Urban Containment Policy of the Comprehensive Plan in that it is requesting high density zoning in an area designated Agriculture.  Discussion continued.

Commr. Middleton moved to overturn the Planning Commission’s recommendation for denial and rezone the land to R-1-5; Commr. Burhans seconded the motion.  Discussion continued.  The question was called for with Commrs. Deems, Carson, and Windram voting “No”; the motion did not carry.

Discussion continued regarding the possibility of rezoning to “RR”, which Mr. Willett pointed out would still be “spot zoning”.  The possibility of the Hepner’s acquiring an additional 3.15 acres was discussed in that the Board has, in the past considered a 10-acre parcel large enough not to be considered a spot zone.

The County Attorney advised that some type of action to be taken in this case, rather than having the prior motion dying.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Planning Commission’s recommendation for denial was reluctantly upheld and the rezoning denied.  Mr. and Mrs. Hepner were advised to discuss further with Mr. Willett what could be done with their land.

PUBLIC HEARING # 131-78-1  Site Plan Approval in CP – General Growth Prop.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Planning Commission’s recommendation for postponement was granted to January 9, 1979, 2:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible.

PUBLIC HEARING # 125-78-1  R-1-7 to R-1-5 – J.M. Booth

No one present had any comments regarding this case.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the rezoning request was approved to R-1-5.

PUBLIC HEARING # 129-78-1  R-1-7 to R-1-5 – Thomas Bumby

Mr. Thomas Bumby was present to oppose the Planning Commission’s recommendation of denial on the rezoning request.  Discussion occurred in which Mr. Bumby stated he realized he had violated a county regulation by doing things in the order he did; but, due to a time element, he had no choice.

Mr. Willett stated the rezoning would not be in conflict with the policies of the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board overturned the Planning Commission’s recommendation of denial and granted the rezoning to R-1-5 with the condition that in the future Mr. Bumby proceed in a fashion so as not to be cited for a code violation prior to obtaining rezoning.

PUBLIC HEARING # 127-78-1  RM to CP – Joseph Urbanke

No one present had any comments regarding this hearing.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Planning Commission’s recommendation for denial was upheld and the rezoning denied.

PUBLIC HEARING CUP # 634-5  CUP in R-1-7 – Frontier Community Church

The Reverend Jackson was present to request the Board overturn the Planning Commission’s recommendation of denial.  Discussion occurred in which it was learned there was a 200-name petition opposed to the granting of this CUP.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission and denied the CUP.

PUBLIC HEARING # 118-78-5  R-1-7 to C-2 – James Houk and Charlie Lee

No one present had any comments regarding this hearing.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the Board granted the rezoning to C-2.

PUBLIC HEARING # 636-4  CUP for a PUD – Robert Bradley

Mr. Robert Bradley appeared before the Board with a 284-name Petition in favor of the Board approving the CUP under consideration.  Mr. Bradley presented Mr. James Deen, the architect for the development, to the Board.  Mr. Deen suggested Mr. Jerry Sexton, of the Lake County Planning Department, brief the Board first on their findings, at the end of which he would be happy to answer any questions or fill in any blanks.  Discussions occurred.

At this time Commr. Carson asked to hear from those in favor of the Planning Commission’s recommendation for denial of the CUP.

Mr. Robert Tuller spoke on behalf of the Lake County Conservation Council and praised the Planning Department for the extensive preparation and research they have done in evaluating the impact of this type development at the proposed site.  Speaking for the Council he stated the proposed plan is not suitable, nor would it conform with the Land Use Elements of the Comprehensive Plan.

Mr. Jim Simpson, a property owner on Loch Leven, briefly discussed with the Board his feelings that this was the wrong place for such a development.

Mr. Newell Cook, a property owner on Lake Joanna, stated he represented people from Lake Joanna and Loch Leven who were opposed to the granting of this CUP.  Mr. Cook stated he had a Petition containing 48 names opposing approval of this development.  The petition was not presented to the Board at this time.

Mr. Jeff Ray, a resident of Mount Dora as well as President of the City Council, pointed out the quiet residential-like atmosphere of the community and stated the scope of this planned development would only prove detrimental to the area.

Mr. David Hanner, President of Dawn Investment Corp., and adjacent property owner of 53 acres, appeared before the Board and expressed the desire that any action taken would not jeopardize his existing CUP.

Mr. Russell Creighton, resident of Dora Pines, asked what type of sewer plant plan existed.  Mr. Willett replied that there were no definite plans regarding that phase of the development yet.

At this time Mr. Deen, the Architect, spoke and expressed concern that the Board and public seemed so leery regarding the next stages of his proposal.  He requested he be allowed to proceed to the next step in drafting more detailed specifications to be presented to the Board.

Mr. Willett stated that since the Planning Commission’s meeting he had received a lot of local input regarding the fears of the people etc.  He then proceeded to present an alternate plan to the Board.  Discussion continued.

 Ms. Bea Griffin, owner and operator of the Eustis Airport, appeared before the Board and stated she would have no objection to the issuance of the CUP.

Mr. Howard Simpson, property owner around Loch Leven, approached the Board stating the land would not be able to take cluster housing, nor was the lake suitable for the anticipated population increase.

At this time Mr. Deen again spoke requesting additional time to study Mr. Willett’s proposal, stating this was the first time he had had an opportunity to hear it.

Mrs. Anita Simpson, property owner on Loch Leven, requested the Board deny the request for the CUP once and for all rather than having those concerned keep coming back and listening to every proposed change in an attempt to get approval.

Discussion continued in which the feeling of the Board was that a decision had to be reached which would be agreeable with the majority of the people.  All agreed the land should be used in the most compatible manner possible.  The Board agreed they did not wish to be continually rehearing proposals and suggested a more lengthy postponement to allow Mr. Bradley one final try at presenting specifications compatible with the site under consideration.

On a motion by Commr.Windram, seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously, the case was postponed six (6) months to June 12, 1979, 2:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible, after which time it will have been heard by the Planning & Zoning Commission, and had local public hearings if necessary.

At this time the Chairman announced an eight minute recess from 4:52 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.

PUBLIC HEARING # 122-78-4  RR to R-1-15 – William Bire

No one was present to discuss this rezoning request with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved this rezoning to R-1-15.

PUBLIC HEARING # 119-78-4  LM & R-1-7 to all – Stanley Rosier

No one was present to discuss this hearing with the Board.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the rezoning to LM.

POSTPONED ZONING VIOLATION ZV-78-132 – Mr. Thomas Harrison

Mr. Willett and Mr. Ford briefed the Board on the status of the zoning violation cited against Mr. Harrison.  Discussion occurred.

Based upon the opinion of the County Attorney that an injunction trial would be costly and perhaps prove to be a failure in the attempt to have Mr. Harrison’s house removed, along with the fact that Mr. Harrison, at the prior hearing, swore to the Board he had obtained the necessary building permits for this house, Commr. Deems moved that the man be allowed to put the last few finishing touches on his house and have it completed.  This motion was seconded by Commr. Middleton and carried unanimously.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no additional business to be brought to the attention of the Board, adjournment was at 5:15 P.M.

 

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James R. Carson, Jr., Chairman

 

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James C. Watkins, Clerk