A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MINUTES OF regular MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY commissioners

monday, October 6, 1958

The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session in the County Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse at Tavares at ten o’clock AM Monday, January 6, with the following present: Chairman Simpson; Commissioners Theus, Cowart, Hooten, and Cross; Attorney Duncan; and Clerk Owens.

The Board was called to order by Chairman Simpson.

The Minutes of the meetings of September 2, 8, 22 and 25 were approved as read on motion of Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried.

Clerk Owens reported he had approved since the first meeting in September the following notary public bonds with:

American Surety Company of New York

Hester F. Griggs, 9-11-58; Louise M. Doland 9-12-58; James M. Walker 9-29-58; Fred Stivender 9-30-58; Warren W. Jackson 10-1-58; and Mary Hulburt 10-1-58

American Fire & Casualty Company

Fayedeane C. Whiting 9-11-58 and A. B. Dean, Jr., 9-11-58

Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland

Chas. Z. Osborne 9-2-58 and Edwin W. McTureous 9-2-58

The Board approved the following notary public bonds with Mass Bonding & Ins. Co. Jack L. Grinstead and S. O. Buck; and with American Fire & Casualty Company Margaret Sharp.

A delegation of about 35 or 40 property owners on the old Leesburg Road via Dead River appeared before the Board and requested that said road be hard surfaced. Mr. Fred W. Jay was spokesman for the group and presented the facts re the road; also presented “Proposed Hard-Surfacing of the Old Leesburg Clay Road.” Mrs. George read a memorandum to the petition which was previously filed. Mr. C. A. Buchanan, representing Tavares Chamber of Commerce, spoke of the necessity of getting this road in good condition. Mr. John Knight spoke in behalf of the Town Council re the road. Said the Town would like to go as far with the road as the cemetery, but can only pay or the road to the city limits. Mr. Ozel Mattox endorsed the hard surfacing of the road. Mr. Hooten asked the group if the people living in that area are willing to cooperate in paying for the material for the paving of the road; and asked the County Engineer to explain this procedure – property owners abutting the road pay for the material and the County does the work. Cannot set a date to do the work as cannot work on it at this time due to the weather. Mr. Goodson suggested Friday at one PM for date for some of the people to meet with him and Mr. Hooten at Mr. Goodson’s office. They agreed to meet there and discuss this matter.

County Engineer, Chas. Brakefield, Mr. Vernon Goins and the right of way Agent from Marion County appeared before the Board relative to Lake County fixing a road back of the Grand Island Packing Company house at Altoona and Marion County will reimburse Lake County for doing the work on the road as it would be cheaper for Lake County to do it than for Marion County as the road is closer to Lake County than Marion County. The cost would be about $1200.00. The group stated that the County Attorney, Mr. Milbrath said this would be OK. Marion County is making a policy of securing 0 foot right of way and suggested that all try to get minimum 50 foot right of way. The delegation will secure the rights of way in Marion County and work with Mr. Goodson and go right ahead with it. Mr. Duncan said if Mr. Milbrath prepares the contract for the Marion County Board he will prepare one for Lake County. (FOR RESOLUTION ADOPTED NOV 10, 1958, SEE PAGE 291)

Bill Reedy appeared before the Board and stated he was in Tallahassee last week attending Legislative recognition weekend and talked to Mr. Grotegut and other officials and they are in favor of the road between Groveland and Zephyrhills as an extension of State Road 19. Mr. Reedy said when he takes office if there is anything he can do for the Board, call on him. Mr. Duncan said he would like to extend an invitation to the Legislative Delegation to attend meetings of the Board.

Mr. Harry Gaylord appeared before the Board and presented Plat of White Sand Subdivision on old Road 19 between Eustis and Mount Dora to be recorded, but stated the title report is not ready. Has report of Lake County Health Department. The Plat was ordered held until the title report is filed.

Commr. Cross filed petition, signed by 68 people, for Sunday beer sales in Astor and Astor Park section of Lake County, WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Cross seconded by Commr. Hooten and carried, the following Resolution was adopted:

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that the sale of beer by those holding a license for the sale of beer within the limits of Astor and Astor Park, shall, in addition to the statutory hours for the sale of beer, be permitted to sell beer between the hours of seven o’clock A.M., and midnight on Sundays.

Mr. Duncan presented PROOF OF PUBLICATION on PETITION to Close Platted Streets. SAID PETITION BEING AS FOLLOWS:

TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA:

THE UNDERSIGNED, being all of the owners owning property adjoining, abutting and affected by the streets hereinafter described, hereby respectfully request and petition that the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, renounce, quitclaim and disclaim any right of the County of Lake and the public in and to the following described streets, located in the Plat designated as Villa City, which Plat is filed and recorded in the Public Records of Lake County, Florida in Plat Book 1, page 31.

PLUM STREET: Beginning at the West Boundary of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 31, Township 21 South, Range 25 East and running East to the East boundary of said Section 31.

MAGNOLIA STREET: Beginning at the West boundary of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 31, Township 21 South, Range 25 East and running thence East to the East boundary of said Section 31.

HILL STREET: Commencing at the North boundary of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 31, Township 21 South, Range 25 East and running South to the South Boundary of said Section 31.

PINE STREET: Commencing at the North boundary of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 31, Township 21 South, Range 25 East and running South to the South Boundary of Said Section 31.

EXCEPTING, HOWEVER, that portion of the present County Road which borders the North Boundaries of Blocks 160 and 161, according to the Plat of Villa City.

and in support of said Petition Petitioners respectfully show:

1. That said streets are not included within any incorporated municipality of Lake County, Florida.

2. That said Streets are not a part of any County, State or Federal Highway.

3. That said Streets have never been open for public use, and have never been used by the Public; that said streets are included, within the adjoining property of Petitioners, in an orange grove, and the same has been cultivated, maintained and operated as an orange grove for a period of 8 years last passed.

4. That the closing of said streets will not interfere with any road system and will not deprive any person owning property near, or adjacent to said streets; of reasonable means of ingress and egress to the existing public highways.

5. Petitioners have published a Notice of their intention to apply to this Honorable Board for the closing of said streets, in the Tavares Lake County Citizen, as required by law and present with this petition a Proof of Publication of said Notice.

RESPECTFULLY Submitted this 19^th day of September, A.D., 1958.

Albert E. Ginkel

Elsie Ginkel

STATE OF FLORIDA

COUNTY OF ORANGE

I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this day personally appeared before me, an Officer duly authorized to administer oaths and take acknowledgments in the State of Florida, ALBERT E. GINKEL and ELSIE GINKEL, his wife, both to me well known and known to me to be the individuals described in and who executed the foregoing Petition for Closing Platted Streets; and they stated under oath that the matters of fact therein contained are true and correct, and that they signed said Petition for the purposes therein expressed.

WITNESS my hand and seal at Orlando in said County and State, on this 19^th day of September, A. D., 1958.

Verna B. Gregor

Notary Public, State of Florida at large

My Commission expires May 16, 1961

(Notarial Seal) Bonded by American Fire & Casualty Co.

WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, the following Resolution was adopted:

WHEREAS, Albert E. Ginkel and Elsie Ginkel, his wife, the owners of the lands abutting the following described streets have presented to the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, A Petition to close certain platted streets in Lake County, Florida, as they appeared upon the Plat of the Subdivision as “Villa City,” which appears in the Public Records of Lake County, Florida, in Plat Book 1, page 31; said streets being now located in Lake County, Florida, and more particularly described as follows:

PLUM STREET: Beginning at the West Boundary of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 31, Township 21 South, Range 25 East and running East to the East boundary of said Section 31.

EXCEPTING, HOWEVER, that portion of the present County Road which borders the North Boundaries of Blocks 160 and 161, according to the Plat of Villa City.

WHICH PETITION IS IN PROPER ORDER AND FORM, and

WHEREAS, the said Board of County Commissioners has, on this the 65^th day of October, A.D. 1958, at its regular meeting at 11:00 in the forenoon, in its office in the Courthouse at Tavares, Florida, considered and the advisably of renouncing and disclaiming any right of interest of Lake County and the Public, in and to the above described platted streets and the advisability of acting, abandoning, discontinuing and closing the same; and a Notice of said Petition to Close platted streets, having been published according to law in the Tavares Lake County Citizen, a newspaper of general circulation published in Tavares, Lake County, Florida, proper proof of the publication of which has been submitted to the Board of County Commissioners; and

WHEREAS, no one appeared to object to the closing of said streets and the Board having considered said Application; the Board now determines that the continued dedication of said plated streets, can serve no useful service to the public.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County Florida, that the platted streets hereinbefore particularly described and located in the Subdivision known as Villa City, be henceforth closed, abandoned, discontinued and vacated; and that the Board of County Commissioners acting for Lake County and the Public, does hereby renounce and disclaim any right, title or interest in and to said platted streets; and that the title to said platted streets be bested in the adjoining property owners in accordance with law.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LAKE COUNTY

By: O. M. Simpson – Chairman

(OFFICIAL SEAL)

ATTEST: Frank E. Owens -Clerk

Motion by Commr. Cowart seconded by Commr. Hooten and carried, the Partial Replat of Villa City was approved.

Lane Blanton and Bill Wells, Jr., appeared before the Board at this time re: the property owners participating in the hard surfacing of the old Leesburg Road via Dead River. Mr. Blanton stated he and Mr. Wells are about the only two property owners along the road down to where it goes into Green Cove and they are not able, after the freeze last winter, to bear all of the expense along their property for the road. Mr. Hooten said he thinks all the people should pay about $150.00 each. Mr. Blanton asked if it would be possible to put in the budget next year this road as a Farm to Market Road. The Board did not think the State Road Department would put this in the budget as it is a dead end road. Mr. Wells concurred in what Mr. Blanton stated about participating in the road, and does not object to the road and thinks it would be a fine thing, but not able to pay along all of their property.

Mr. Duncan filed additional appraisal of L. W. Huey, H. B. Harrell, Jr., and Lee Howard, appraisers, on right of way and outfall ditches necessary on Job 11040-2006 Road 25-500 North of Fruitland Park to North City Limits of Lady Lake in the amount of $4,750.00, WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the above mentioned appraisal was approved by the Board.

Mr. Duncan stated Judge Futch requested him to present to the Board quotations on shelving that he needs in the amount of $391.00 FOB New York, WHEREUPON, on motion of Commissioner Cowart seconded by Commr. Hooten and carried, Judge Futch was authorized to purchase shelving not to exceed $391.00 from C. J. Lundstrom Mfg. Co. of Little Falls, N.Y.

The following applications for the job as janitor for the Courthouse were read. J. M. Coursey, Eustis; Rolin A. Reaves, Astatula, Ralph Penley, Eustis; Frank Saunders, Eustis; James W. Salter, Eustis; A. F. Holt, Umatilla; Raymond Slaven, Eustis. Clerk Owens reported that Bill Hamner withdrew his application. Commr. Cross made a motion that the application of Frank Saunders be accepted and Mr. Simpson stated he thinks should have a chance to discuss the applications, WHEREUPON, Mr. Cross withdrew his motion. Applications will be discussed later.

Motion by Commr. Cross seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, the following Resolution was adopted:

Resolution of Board of County Commissioners adopted September 8, 1958, is amended to read as follows:

WHEREAS, the State Road Department of the State of Florida is preparing plans for the reconstruction and resurfacing of State Road 445, beginning at a point approximately 3 miles North of the Town of Pitman and extending Northeasterly from State Road 19, and Northerly crossing the Alexander Springs Creek, and connecting with State Road 40 at Astor Park; and

WHEREAS, as a part of said Highway there is a bridge crossing Alexander Springs Creek which will be rebuilt; and

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, taking into consideration the rapidly increasing traffic of small boats on the waterways in Lake County, and the necessity for reasonable clearance between the bridge and the water to permit the passage of boats having a height of 11 feet.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, that the State Road Department be requested to prepare plans for such bridge which will leave a clearance of 12 feet between the bottom of the bridge and the mean water levels of Alexander Springs Creek.

Mrs. Valentine, Home Demonstration Agent, appeared before the Board and presented a letter from Mrs. Edith Y. Barrus, District Home Demonstration Agent, re: resignation of Mrs. Mary Jane Rowley effective December 31, 1958,and requesting the Board to confirm the selection of Miss Nancy Sharp, as Assistant Home Demonstration Agent to replace Mrs. Rowley; WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Hooten seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, the resignation of Mrs. Mary Jan Rowley, Assistant Home Demonstration Agent, effective December 31, 1958, was accepted with regret, and the selection of Miss Mancy Sharp to replace Mrs. Rowley was confirmed.

Mr. Simpson suggested that the Board go on record and write Ms. Rowley a letter of appreciation for the splendid job she has done while an employee of Lake County as Assistant Home Demonstration Agent.

WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Cowart seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, the Clerk was instructed to write Mrs. Rowley a letter of appreciation for the splendid job she has done while an employee of Lake County as Assistant Home Demonstration Agent.

Mrs. Valentine stated she has been selected as one of two delegates to represent Florida during our National Home Demonstration Agents’ Conference to be held in Chicago, Ill., November 1-5, and would like permission from the Board to attend this Conference, WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Hooten seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, Mrs. Valentine, Home Demonstration Agent, was granted permission to attend the Conference in Chicago the first of November through November 5^th and that she be allowed $100.00 toward the expense for trip.

Mr. Duncan stated appraisers on Road S-468 Montclair to Fruitland Park should be appointed, WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Cross and carried, the following named persons were appointed appraisers on said road:

Ransford A. Potter, Leesburg; F. H. McGill, Leesburg; W. B. Gibson, Lady Lake

Motion by Commr. Hooten seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, that the Clerk be instructed to re-advertise in the Tavares Lake County Citizen the sale of the clay pit South of Clermont.

Motion by Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the Payroll for the month of September was approved.

Fred Owles, Architect, appeared before the Board and stated he has plans and specifications completed on the proposed Old Folks Home, but the present estimate is not accurate.

The sewerage disposal will cost $3,000.00

The well 1,500.00

Paving 3,000.00

Making a total estimate of $88,300.00

Mr. Cowart stated he thinks the County can do the paving at no cost. Mr. Owles said the ceiling price is $70,000.00. Dr. Hall was asked to see if he could get the sewerage disposal cheaper through the State Board of Health. Dr. Hall stated he can get the State Engineer here probably next Monday and look at the needs for septic tanks.

Motion by Commr. Cowart seconded by Commr. Hooten and carried, that Clerk Owens be authorized to advertise in the Eustis Lake Region News for bids on the Old Folks Home at Astatula. Bids to be opened on Monday, November 10, at 2:00 PM.

Clerk Owens filed Certificate of Canvassing Board for the Second Primary Election.

Request of Sheriff McCall for 1/12 of his budget for the coming year in the amount of $13,750.00 was approved by the Board.

Motion by Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Hooten and carried, that the Notice from the Tax Assessor to the Tax Collector to collect taxes on the real estate property, and on the tangible personal property assessment roll for the year 1958 be approved and signed by the Commissioners, and that the Clerk be instructed to record the warrant to the Tax Collector in the Minutes as follows:

THE STATE OF FLORIDA

TO PEARL L. CULLEN – TAX COLLECTOR OF THE COUNTY OF LAKE

You are hereby commanded to collect out of the real estate and personal property, and from each of the persons and corporations named in the annexed roll, the taxes set down in each roll opposite each name, corporation or parcel of land therein described, and in case taxes so imposed are not paid at the time prescribed by law, you are to collect the same by levy and sale of the goods and chattels, lands and tenements so assessed, or of the person or corporation so taxed; and all sums collected for the State taxes you are to pay to the State Treasurer at such time as may be required by law, and at the same time you are to pay to the legally qualified Depository all sums collected for County taxes, district school taxes and other special taxes; and you are further required to make all collections on or before the first Monday in April; and on or before the first Monday in July you will make a final report to and settlement with the Comptroller and County Commissioners.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL THIS the 6^th day of October in the year A. D. 1958.

R. G. CASSADY

ASSESSOR OF TAXES LAKE COUNTY

Motion by Commr. Cross seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, that the Errors, Double Assessments, Discounts and Insolvencies on the tax roll for the year 1958 as presented by the Tax Collector be approved.

Clerk Owens filed receipt of David D. Morris for cashier’s check #14732 in the amount of $607.45, which had been held in lieu of performance bond on the construction contact of equipment barn in Leesburg.

The Board approved the application of Gail Clark for admittance to the School for the Deaf and the Blind in St. Augustine.

Motion by Commr. Cowart seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, that the Chairman and Clerk be authorized to prepare the ballot for the General Election; and that the Clerk ask for bids on the ballots and award the printing of same to the lowest bidder; and that the ballot be published one time in the paper printing the ballot at least 7 days before the Election.

astor – precinct #1

VOTING PLACE – Usual Voting Place

Russell Mattox - Clerk

Inspectors:

Otis Lee

Margaret L. Saul

Lucile C. Davis

altoona – precinct #2

VOTING PLACE – Pavilion

C. E. Matteson - Clerk

Inspectors:

L. M. Stewart

Paul Guenther

Aden E. Everts

Paisley – precinct #3

VOTING PLACE – Usual Voting Place

Clerk- Reed Hollinger

Inspectors: Mrs. Maggie Jones, Mrs. Lorene Shockley, Ottie Brown

cassia – precinct #4

VOTING PLACE – Usual Voting Place

Clerk: Mrs. Phyllis Freeman

Inspectors: Mrs. Ernestine R. Gnann, J. F. Huff, Carl T. Carlson

sorrento – precinct #5

VOTING PLACE – Usual Voting Place

Clerk: Major Joseph Story

Inspectors: May Mathews, Louis Fister, James W. Geddes

eustis – precinct #6

VOTING PLACE – - Usual Voting Place

Clerk: R. J. Schneider

Inspectors: Barbara S. Cash, Clayton P. Bishop, Jr., R. J. Hancock, J. A. Livingston, Rogers A. Getford

umatilla – PRECINCT #7

VOTING PLACE – City Hall

Clerk: Adelia K. Owens

Inspectors: Lillian S. Kimball, Clyde Vaughn, T. W. Caldwell, Thomas Bowers

grand island – precinct #8

VOTING PLACE – Usual Voting Place

Clerk: Marie Persons

Inspectors: Kathleen Stevens, Wilma Jones, Mrs. Roslyn R. Day

lisbon – precinct #9

VOTING PLACE – Usual Voting Place

Clerk: Thelma D. Gastfield

Inspectors: C. W. Curry, J. S. Gwaltney, J. O. Grigsby

leesburg – precinct #10

VOTING PLACE – Leesburg Motor Co. E. Main & Canal Sts.

Clerk: Max D. Ammons

Inspectors: Walter Sessler, Harold L. Gait, T. N. Webb, Leslie D. Burdine, W. H. Graves

lady lake – precinct #11

VOTING PLACE – Community Bldg.

Clerk: Tessie Seyler

Inspectors: Louise Reaves, William Alfred Nowers, Bert Lewis

okahumpka – precinct #12

VOTING PLACE – Hall’s Garage

Clerk: R. D. Merritt

Inspectors: Ellie P. Fussell, Onice P. Deal, Edna N. Hall

yalaha – precinct #13

VOTING PLACE – Bloomfield

Clerk: Stanley James

Inspectors: Pearl B. James, Mrs. Lucy Crow, Mrs. Elzie Fowler

mascotte – precinct #14

VOTING PLACE – Community Building

Clerk: R. E. Nash

Inspectors: V. J. Overmiller, J. A. Hooks, T. H. Knight

clermont – precinct #15

VOTING PLACE – City Hall

Clerk: Glenn Y. Middleton

Inspectors: F. H. Higby, John R. McCown, Thelma A. Jarvis, D. G. Rambo, Clinton L. Hooten

montverde – precinct #16

VOTING PLACE – Community Building

Clerk: P. H. Nash

Inspectors: Gladys P:auline Sheppard, May S. McCarley, Annie Lou McQuaig

astatula – precinct #17

VOTING PLACE – Town Hall

Clerk: Olive Ingram

Inspectors: Lilliy Mae Lee, Ina Ruth Swaffar, Esther E. Dwyer

lake gem – precinct #18

VOTING PLACE – Usual Voting Place

Clerk: Mrs. J. B. Norris

Inspectors: Harry Hutchins, Edna G. Glenn, W. A. Keen

tavares – precinct #19

VOTING PLACE – Legion Hut

Clerk: H. T. Dykes

Inspectors: F. J. Banning, Mrs. L. G. Coven, J. M. Hudson, Richard Hunter, L. W. Conner

mount dora – precinct #20

VOTING PLACE – Chamber of C. Bldg.

Clerk: Angus McDonald

Inspectors: Edward Vincent, Alfred Berry, Gulya G. Bissell, Sarah Leatherbury

howey – precinct #21

VOTING PLACE – City Hall

Clerk: Minnie S. Sarver

Inspectors: Mrs. Whildon G. Hill, Henrietta K. Bahl, Ernestine A. Wolf

minneola – precinct #22

VOTING PLACE – Community Building

Clerk: C. H. Edwards

Inspectors: Mrs. Mae R. Weaver, Mrs. Violet E. Meeker, Elmer Smith

groveland – precinct #23

VOTING PLACE – City Hall

Clerk: John Arnold

Inspectors: A. S. Brooks, Sr., George Mays, Clyde Plowden, J. D. Ogden

Ferndale – precinct #24

VOTING PLACE – Community Bldg.

Clerk: C. O. Zittrower

Inspectors: Carl E. Henderson, E. L. Starr, Walter A. Haury

fruitland park – precinct #25

VOTING PLACE – Casino

Clerk: Nina Hall

Inspectors: Elsie Everback, Minnie McKnight, Mrs. Ruser

leesburg – precinct #26

VOTING PLACE – Armory

Clerk: R. P. Butler

Inspectors: Ted Prosser, Frank Plate, W. B. Clements, J. Lamar Tompkins

leesburg – Precinct #27

VOTING PLACE – Smith’s Furniture Store

Clerk: L. W. Huey

Inspectors: Claude H. Moore, C. B. Garland, Sr., H. R. Carpenter, Merle E. Nelson

leesburg – Precinct #28

VOTING PLACE – Commander’s Penn-Dixie Grocery

Clerk: J. R. Fussell

Inspectors: Mary Lou Brooks, Elsie Lee Commander, Louis Charles Kitchen

leesburg – Precinct #29

VOTING PLACE – Casteen’s Grocery Store

Clerk: Mrs. Edgar Ward

Inspectors: Ms. Olivia Ellen Courtoy, Mrs. Anna L. Brunson, Mrs. Frances Trumm

SUNNYSIDE Precinct #30

VOTING PLACE – Fred O. Johnson’s Garage

Clerk: Glyn Faircloth

Inspectors: Charles J. Pepper, Ray R. Krueger, Harry D. Thorniley

mount dora – Precinct #31

VOTING PLACE – City Hall

Clerk: Henry Beims

Inspectors: Lillian Christie, Mina Wagner, J. P. Martelock, E. F. Harding, Mildred G. Hardester

eustis – Precinct #32

VOTING PLACE – Armory

Clerk: Ruth A. Wirth

Inspectors: Ruby J. Partridge, Edythe Andres, Verna Baker, Dayton F. Monroe, John Blanken, C. A. Golding

dona vista – Precinct #33

VOTING PLACE – Usual Voting Place

Clerk: Mrs. Kathlyn C. Cadwell

Inspectors: W. C. Broadway, Mrs. Florence Holt, H. B. Michelson

airport – Precinct 441 #34

VOTING PLACE – Airport Building

Clerk: Martha Glidewell

Inspectors: Samuel Love, Doris White, Ina Hutchinson

golden triangle – Precinct #35

VOTING PLACE – Riley’s Trailer Park

Clerk: Grady Simpson

Inspectors: Elizabeth C. Penn, Annie Jane Green, Mary C. Nix

Clerk Owens read a letter from Orange County Commissioner re: SR 448-A Lake Gen being the road about which Owen Conner ha contacted this Board. Letter filed.

Clerk Owens read a letter from State Road Department re: Substitution of Lake Sheppard road for part of Dixie Avenue, Leesburg Road, WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Hooten and carried, the following Resolution was adopted:

WHEREAS, on the 11^th day of August, 1958, a Resolution was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners requesting an Amendment to the Budget of the State Road Department for the year commencing July 1, 1958 and ending June 30, 1959, to include a road from Lake Sheppard to Ferndale and to transfer cost thereof from the sums set aside for the construction of Dixie Avenue, State Road 25 South of Leesburg to State Road 500 at East City limits; and

WHEREAS, the Resolution is misleading as to the intent of the County Commissioners with reference to Dixie Avenue.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that the Resolution passed on the above date be amended as follows:

Delete, beginning with the second line of the last paragraph with the words “that the budget” all of the remainder of said paragraph and insert in lieu thereof the following:

That the budget of the State Road Department for the year commencing July 1, 1958, and ending June 30, 1959, be amended to include a road from Lake Sheppard to Ferndale as above described and that the cost thereof be paid from sums set aside for the construction of Dixie Avenue, State Road 25, South of Leesburg to State Road 500 at East City Limits of Leesburg, as set forth in the current budget of the State Road Department in the following manner; that the request for construction of Dixie Avenue be amended to eliminate all of Dixie Avenue beginning at Canal Street and extending Westerly to State Road 25 and that the remainder of Dixie Avenue proposed, commencing at Canal Street and extending Easterly to the East City Limits of Leesburg, remain in said Budget.

Clerk Owens advised the Board that a telegram from State Road Department on September 26 advised that the low bid on State Secondary Project Job #11580-3150 SR 448-A from SR-448 at Lake Jem South was Dunn Construction Co. Inc., Birmingham, Alabama in the amount of $97,512.33 and he has notified State Road Department that the Board concurs in awarding the bid to Dunn Construction Company, Inc., WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Hooten seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the action of Clerk Owens in notifying the State Road Department that the Board concurs in awarding the bid to Dunn Construction Company was approved.

Clerk Owens filed the following on Road S-468 Section 11650 –Fruitland Park to SR-44 at Mc Clair.

RIGHT-OF-WAY CONTRACT

STATE ROAD DEPARTMENT RESOLUTION

MAP OF LOCATION AND SURVEY

WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Hooten and carried, the following Resolution was adopted:

WHEREAS, the State Road Department of Florida has authorized and requested Lake County to Furnish the necessary rights of way, borrow pits and easements for that portion of Section 11650, State Road S-468, extending from State Road 44 Northerly to State Road S-466-A in Fruitland Park, which has been surveyed and located by the State Road Department as shown by a map on file in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of said County, and in the office of the said Department at Tallahassee; and

WHEREAS, the said Department will not begin construction of said portion of said Section in said County until title to all land necessary for said portion of said Section has been conveyed to or vested in said State by said County, and said lands are physically cleared of all occupants, tenants, fences, buildings and/or other structures and improvements upon or encroaching thin the limits of the land required for said portion of said Section; and

WHEREAS, the said County is financially unable at this time to provide the necessary funds to acquire said rights of way, borrow pits and easements; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED that the State Road Department of Florida be and it is herby requested to pay for the rights of way, borrow pits and easements for said road, including the removal of buildings, fences and other structures and improvements thereon, and for other expenses of acquiring title to said rights of way, borrow pits and easements by purchase or condemnation, from such funds and under such conditions as are set out in the contract hereto attached; and be it further

RESOLVED, that said County, through its Board of County Commissioners, comply with the request of said Department and procure, convey or vest in said State the free, clear and unencumbered title to all lands necessary for said portion of said Section and deliver to the State Road Department said lands physically clear of all occupants, tenants, fences, buildings and/or other structures and improvements situate upon or encroaching within the limits of the land required for said portion of said Section, and that the Chairman and the Clerk of this Board be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver on behalf of said County to said Department the Contract in the form hereto attached; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the attorney for this Board be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to take the necessary steps for the County to acquire in the name of said County by donation, purchase, or condemnation said rights of way, borrow pits and easements for said portion of said Section and to prepare in the name of said County by its County Commissioners all condemnation papers, affidavits and pleadings, and prosecute all condemnation proceedings to judgment; and furnish to the Department the abstract search provided for in said Contract.

Clerk Owens filed the following on Section 115630 – extension from Old SR 500 easterly to new SR 500 in Fruitland Park:

RIGHT OF WAY CONTRACT

STATE ROAD DEPARTMENT RESOLUTION

MAP OF LOCATION AND SURVEY

WHEREUPON, ON MOTION OF Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Hooten and carried, the following Resolution was adopted:

WHEREAS, the State Road Department of Florida has authorized and requested Lake County to furnish the necessary rights of way, borrow pits and easements for portion of Section 11530, extending from Old State Road 500 Easterly to New State Road 500 in Fruitland Park, which has been surveyed and located by the State Road Department as shown by a map on file in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of said County, and in the office of the said Department at Tallahassee; and

WHEREAS, the said Department will not begin construction of said portion of said Section in said County until title to all land necessary for said portion of said Section has been conveyed to or vested in aid Sate by said County, and sais lands are physically cleared of all occupants, tenants, fences, buildings and/or other structures and improvements upon or encroaching within the limits of the land required for said portion of said Section; and

WHEREAS, the said County is financially unable at this time to provide the necessary funds to acquire said rights of way, borrow pits and easements; now therefore, be it

RESOLVED, THAT the State Road Department of Florida be and it is hereby requested to pay for the rights of way, borrow pits and easements of said road, including the removal of buildings, fences and other structures and improvements thereon, and for other expenses of acquiring title to said rights of way, borrow pits and easements by purchase or condemnation, from such funds and under such conditions as are set out in the contract hereto attached; and be it further

RESOLVED, that said County through its Board of County Commissioners, comply with the request of said Department and procure, convey or vest in said Sate the free, clear and unencumbered title to all lands necessary for said portion of said Section and delivery to the State Road Department said lands physically clear of all occupants, tenants, fences, buildings and/or other structures and improvements situate upon or encroaching within the limits of the lands required for said portion of said Section and that the Chairman and the Clerk of this Board be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver on behalf of said County to said Department the Contract in the form hereto attached; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the attorney for this Board be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to proceed to take the necessary steps for the County to acquire in the name of said County by donation, purchase, or condemnation said rights of way, borrow pits and easements for said portion of said Section and to prepare in the name of said County by its County Commissioners all condemnation papers, affidavits and pleadings and prosecute all condemnation papers, affidavits and pleadings, and prosecute all condemnation proceedings to judgment; and furnish to the Department the abstract search provided for in said Contract.

Motion by Commr. Cowart seconded by Commr. Hooten and carried that the typical section Job No. 11681-3601-02 SR S-565-A Monta Vista Road from SR 50 to SR 33 be approved.

Clerk Owens filed executed typical section Job No. 11610 SR S-445 Location SR 19 to Astor Park via Alexander Springs – 11.170 miles, budgeted amount $340,000.00.

Clerk Owens filed title report re: Additional Search Job #11650-2150 SR S-468, Mont Clair to Fruitland Park.

Motion by Commr. Cowart seconded by Commr. Hooten and carried, that Clerk Owens be authorized to sign the Typical Section Job 11683, Mount Dora to Lake Joanna.

Motion by Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Cross and carried, that the action of Chairman Simpson and Clerk Owens in approving during the time since the first meeting in September the following applications for admittance to the T. B. Hospital be approved: Foster Bernard Broadway; Mamie Mae Chandler; Johnnie Lee Jones; Norman Lee Berry.

Clerk Owens was instructed to request from U. S. Fidelity & Guaranty Company forms for reporting accidents and injuries re: Workman’s Compensation.

Certificate of Correction of Error No. 197 on the 1957 Tax Roll, which completes the correction of errors on the 19567u Tax Roll was approved by the Board.

Letter from Florida Board of Forestry with bill in amount of $12,033.60 attached was read by Clerk Owens. Said bill to be paid in January 1959.

Request of Clerk Owens in the amount of ____ for State Trial Witnesses before the Fall Term of Circuit Court for 1958 was approved by the Board.

The Board authorized the County Engineer to go to Ocala to attend the County Engineers’ State Association.

Clerk Owens filed Certificate of Voting Machine Preparation and Inspection signed by Katherine L. Baker and Daniel G. Heals; Also Certificate of the Board of County Canvassers Democratic Primary Election held on the 9^th day of September 1958, signed by W. Troy Hall, County Judge, Katherine L. Baker, Supervisor of Registration of Electors and O. M. Simpson, Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners.

Letter from Secretary of State re: Withdrawal of Mr. Louis H. Mussler, as a Republican Candidate for Representative in Congress of the Fifth Congressional District of Florida, was read and filed.

Chairman Simpson read a letter re: Civil Defense meeting on October 9^th.

Chairman Simpson read a letter from City of Mount Dora asking to use the County dragline to make a ditch. No action taken on this matter.

Plat of Forest Lake Subdivision was presented to the Board to be approved. Mr. Duncan stated the title report states subject to any right of way that J. R. Ashmore requires. Mr. Duncan said he would write the people re this matter and hold the Plat until next meeting.

Plat of Stoer Island Subdivision was ordered held until Mr. Duncan can talk to Mr. May about the land.

Mr. Simpson reported that Mrs. Clapp deeded to Lake County before her death, her property in Mount Dora on which a house is located. The County should now sell the same, and should have two appraisers. Mr. Simpson appointed Wm. P. Wingler and John A. Murray as appraisers, WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Cross seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the Clerk was authorized to advertise for sale in the Mount Dora Topic the following described property, situate in Mount Dora, Lake County, Florida: Lot Sixteen (16) of Unser’s Subdivision in Mount Dora, according to said subdivision as recorded on the 17^th day of December A. D. 1923. In Plat Book No. 5, page 24, in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of County of Lake, State of Florida.

BIDS TO BE TAKEN ON NOVEMBER 10, 1958 at 2:00 PM.

Mr. Duncan requested the Board to supplement the $125.00 now being paid to him for secretarial work, by increasing said amount $50.00, WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Cowart seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, an increase of $50.00 per month for secretarial wok be allowed to the County Attorney from the 1958-1959 budget, and that $600.00 be transferred from the contingency item to Account 219 – other administrative salaries – in the General Fund.

Mr. Simpson stated Mrs. Donald McDonald has a subdivision in which the streets are being paved under a one year guaranty by the contractor and she wishes the County to accept maintenance of the streets. Mr. Simpson was instructed to notify Mrs. McDonald that when the streets are hard surfaced meeting State Road Department specifications, and streets being a minimum of 50 feet in width, and after the one year guaranty by the contractor building the streets has expired, the County will then accept the streets for maintenance.

Reference having been made to a Resolution at the meeting on September 25, but said Resolution not having been prepared for that meeting, and is now being presented, WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Hooten seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, the said Resolution is hereby adopted as follows:

WHEREAS, for the protection of the health and general welfare of the people of Lake County, the Legislature passed a Special Act with reference to Plats, providing, among other things, that all properties described in proposed Subdivisions shall be examined by the Health Department for Lake County, in order to determine whether or not the properties included in said Subdivision, are suitable for proper sanitation and drainage; and

WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the Board of County Commissioners, that there now exists within the boundaries of Municipalities in Lake County and over which the County Commissioners have no Jurisdiction, Subdivisions which cannot be properly drained, and proper sanitation cannot be installed, all of which may result in pestilence, and contagious diseases.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that each of the municipalities within the boundaries of Lake County, be respectfully requested to incorporate in their ordinances, or in their requirements for preparation of Subdivisions, a requirement that lands included in Subdivisions within the Municipalities shall first be inspected by the Lake County Health Department and that before any Plats of Subdivisions be accepted, a favorable report shall be secured from the Lake County Health Department showing that the lands in such Subdivision is suitable and acceptable for sanitation and drainage.

DISCUSSION RE: HIRING CUSTODIAN FOR COURTHOUSE AND GROUNDS

Commr. Cross nominated Frank Saunders for the position of custodian. Said motion died for want of a second.

Commr. Hooten nominated James W. Salter. After considerable discussion on this nomination, Commr. Hooten made a motion that James W. Salter be hired as custodian for the Courthouse on a trial basis through December 31, 1958, at a salary of $250.00 per month. The motion was seconded by Commr. Theus and carried 4 to 1.

Commr. Cross suggested that all applicants be notified that the job has been filled temporarily.

THE FOLLOWING LETTERS WERE FILED WITH THE BOARD

1. Card from R. E. Norris, County Agent, while on vacation.

2. Florida State Association Convention of County Commissioners at Silver Springs in November.

3. Letter from Mrs. Reuben Hatcher, expressing appreciation to Board for kindness during illness of Mr. Hatcher.

4. National Disposal Services Assn: Maas Brothers re: furnishings for Co. Home

5. Mrs. Carolyn B. Brown, Secy. Lakes & Hills Garden Club re: keeping property for posterity.

6. Letter from Oklawaha Basin re: The Board notifying the Authority the routing of any State Road planned in Lake County that will cross lakes, streams or can.

7. Florida Development Commission re: Final inspection on October 15, 1958 at 2:00 PM of Lake County Health Center in Leesburg

8. H. Lightfoot re: Voting machines in districts.

9. Game & Fresh Water Fish Commission re ramps

10. Attorney General’s opinion

11. Florida Railroad and Public Utilities Commission

THE FOLLOWING REPORTS WERE FILED WITH THE BOARD

1. Mrs. Valentine, Home Demonstration Agent and two assistants

2. R. E. Norris, County Agent and two assistants

3. J. C. Hunter, County Service Officer

Mr. Koss appeared before the Board and presented a Replat of BREEZEE SHORES for approval. Mr. Duncan stated a letter from Lake County Health Department is on file; have statement from Abstract office. Title is OK but do not have all the facts, but will get them. The streets must be 50 feet wide, WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Cross, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, the Replat of BREEZEE SHORES was approved and the following Resolution was adopted:

WHEREAS, the owners of the properties located in Breezee Shores Subdivision have presented to the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, a Re-Plat of said Subdivision, enlarging the width of certain of the streets therein, to 50 feet; and

WHEREAS, the owners of said properties propose to pave said enlarged Streets, with a pavement which will meet the specifications and standards of the Sate Road Department for Secondary Road construction, and have requested that after the completion and acceptance of such pavement, the County Commissioners agree to assume the care and maintenance thereof as County roads;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that upon the completion of the paving of the following streets in a RE-Plat of Breezee Shores Subdivision, as the same appears in Plat Book 143, Page 38, public records of Lake County, Florida:

All of Southwind Drive

Sunrise Drive between Southwind and Northwind

All of Twin Oaks Lane

Northwind Drive to Sunrise Drive

In accordance with the specifications of the State Road Department for the construction of secondary roads, and the approval thereof by the County Engineer, that Lake County will assume thereafter, the care and maintenance of said Streets.

MEETING ADJOURNED.

/s/ Frank E. Owens /s/ O. M. Simpson

CLERK CHAIRMAN