MINUTES OF regular MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY commissioners
monday – APRIL 6, 1959
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session in the County Commissioners’ room in the Courthouse at Tavares at 9:00 o’clock am (an hour earlier than scheduled for the purpose of hearing the School Board on the issue of re-registration of freeholders for the election on the proposed bond issue for the School Board), 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.
Mr. Ralph G. Bishop presented his Commission as County Commissioner – Member of the Board of County Commissioners District No. 3 in and for Lake County, Florida, from the 17th day of March, A.D. 1959 during the suspension of Jack H. Hooten.
Motion by Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Cross and carried that the action of the individual members of the Board in approving the bond of Ralph G. Bishop as County Commissioner be approved.
The reading of the minutes of previous meetings was dispensed with at this time until after dinner in order that the School Board delegation might be heard.
The following named persons from the School Board were present:
Mr. Joe Jenkins, Superintendent
Mr. Paul Bryan, Chairman
Mr. Roy Christopher, Attorney
Mr. Fred Atkinson
Mr. Buster Williams
Mr. Edwin Mattson
Mr. B. J. McCabe
Mr. Jenkins was spokesman for the group. He asked that the Board of County Commissioners call a re-registration of free holders for a bond election for Lake County School Board. The number of registered freeholders on regular registration books now 14,392. Mr. Simpson asked if the law requires a re-registration. Mr. Christopher replied “Yes, but does not destroy the present registration.”
At this time, Mrs. Baker, Supervisor of Registration, was called into the meeting. She presented printed cards from Brevard and Polk Counties, and thought it would take from ten days to two weeks to have the forms printed. The School Board stated one printer stated he could have them by Thursday. The election, of course, will necessitate clerks and inspectors.
Commr. Theus asked Mr. Jenkins if they would not accept the present registration due to the lack of time. Mrs. Baker stated if you use the regular registration would have to check the Tax Assessors records for accuracy. Mr. Christopher thinks re-registration would be the best way. Mr. Simpson asked if the Fiscal Agent requested the re-registration. Mr. Christopher replied – “yes.” If you are a freeholder and registered already, you do not have to re-register, but can vote. Mr. Simpson asked if ready to call for vote on the Resolution, is there a motion for the adoption. Mr. Cross requested a District Vote. Mr. Bryan stated that the School Board will advertise after the books are closed that all registered freeholders who failed to register in this re-registration can be permitted by law to vote in the election.
Motion by Commr. Cowart seconded by Commr. Bishop, that the following Resolution be adopted: Clerk Owens called for vote by Districts.
Roll call on the Resolution by Districts was as follows:
D-1 The laws say we have to, I vote yes.
D-2 Yes.
D-3 Yes.
D-4 For the same reason the man says I have to, I vote yes.
D-5 No alternative, I vote yes.
RESOLUTION CALLING AND PROVIDING FOR
THE REREGISTRATION OF THE QUALIFIED
ELECTORS WHO ARE FREEHOLDERS RESIDING
IN LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Instruction of Lake County, Florida, has delivered to this Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, a certified copy of a Resolution duly adopted by said Board of Public Instruction of Lake County, Florida, on the 31st day of March, 1959, requesting this Board of County Commissioners to call and provide for a re-registration of the qualified electors who are freeholders residing in Lake County for the purpose of securing a new and up-to-date list of qualified electors who are freeholders in said County to participate in a bond election to be called by said Board of Public Instruction of Lake County, Florida, for the purpose of submitting at said bond election the question of the issuance of not exceeding $5,600,000 School Bonds of Special Tax School District No. 1 of Lake County, Florida, the boundaries of said School District being coterminous with the boundaries of Lake County, Florida, or for the purpose of approving any act with reference thereto; and
WHEREAS, said Resolution of the Board of Public Instruction of Lake County, Florida further provided pursuant to statute that the cost of calling and providing for said re-registration of qualified electors who are freeholders residing in Lake County, Florida, and conducting said re-registration shall be paid by said Board of Public Instruction; and
WHEREAS, this Board of County Commissioners has been advised that the Board of Public Instruction of Lake County, Florida, proposes to give notice of said bond election to be held and desires to hold said election on May 26, 1959; and
WHEREAS, this Board of County Commissioners finds that the aforesaid Resolution received from the Board of Public Instruction of Lake County, Florida, is in proper form and makes a proper request of this Board for re-registration of the qualified electors who are freeholders residing in Lake County, Florida, now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That this Board does hereby call and provide for a re-registration of the qualified electors who are freeholders residing in Lake County, Florida, for the purpose of securing a new and up-to-date list of qualified electors who are freeholders residing in said County to participate in said bond election to be called by the Board of Public Instruction of Lake County, Florida, for the purpose of securing a new and up-to-date list of qualified electors who are freeholders in said County to participate in a bond election to be called by said Board of Public Instruction of Lake County, Florida for the purpose of submitting at said bond election the question of the issuance of not exceeding $5,600,000 School Bonds of Special Tax School District No. 1 of Lake County, Florida, the boundaries of said School District being coterminous with the boundaries of Lake County, Florida, or for the purpose of approving any act with reference thereto; and
WHEREAS, said Resolution of the Board of Public Instruction of Lake County, Florida further provided pursuant to statute that the cost of calling and providing for said re-registration of qualified electors who are freeholders residing in Lake County, Florida, and conducting said re-registration shall be paid by said Board of Public Instruction; and
WHEREAS, this Board of County Commissioners has been advised that the Board of Public Instruction of Lake County, Florida, proposes to give notice of said bond election to be held and desires to hold said election on May 26, 1959; and
WHEREAS, this Board of County Commissioners finds that the aforesaid Resolution received from the Board of Public Instruction of Lake County, Florida, is in proper form and makes a proper request of this Board for re-registration of the qualified electors who are freeholders residing in Lake County, Florida;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That this Board does hereby call and provide for a re-registration of the qualified electors who are freeholders residing in Lake County, Florida, for the purpose of securing a new and up-to-date list of qualified electors who are freeholders residing in said County to participate in said bond election to be called by the Board of Public Instruction of Lake County, Florida, for the purpose of submitting the question of the issuance of not exceeding $5,600,000 School Bonds to finance the School Building Program in Special Tax School District No. 1 of Lake County, Florida, the boundaries of said School District being coterminous with the boundaries of Lake County, Florida, and that the Chairman or Vice Chairman of this Board and the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Lake County, Florida, as ex-officio Clerk of this Board shall publish due and proper notice of the calling of said re-registration in a newspaper of general circulation in Lake County, Florida, by publishing proper and appropriate notice of said call for such re-registration once each week for four (4) consecutive weeks in such and therein stating the purpose and use of such re-registration and that the registration books of Lake County, Florida, shall be open for the re-registration of qualified electors who are freeholders residing in said County beginning with and including Thursday, April 9, 1959 and ending with and including Tuesday, May 12, 1959, at the office of the Supervisor of Registration of Lake County, Tavares, Florida, and at the various election precincts at the places and times more fully set out in the notice of such re-registration provided in Section 2 hereof.
Section 2. That the notice of such re-registration of qualified electors who are freeholders residing in Lake County, Florida, referred to in Section 1 hereof, shall be in substantially the following form:
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION OF QUALIFIED ELECTORS WHO ARE FREEHOLDERS RESIDING IN LAKE COUNTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PARTICIPATION IN A BOND ELECTION TO BE HELD IN LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ON THE 26TH DAY OF MAY, 1959, AT WHICH BOND ELECTION THE QUESTION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT EXCEEDING $5,600,000 SCHOOL BONDS OF SPECIAL TAX SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS WHO ARE FREEHOLDERS RESIDING IN LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a re-registration of the qualified electors who are freeholders residing in Lake County, Florida, is hereby called and ordered by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, for the purpose of securing an up-to-date list of qualified electors who are freeholders in said County to participate in a bond election to be called and held on the 26th day of May, 1959, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors who are freeholders residing in Lake County, Florida, and have re-registered as provided herein the question of the issuance of not exceeding Five Million Six Hundred Thousand Dollars --- ($5,600,000) School Bonds of Special Tax School District No. 1 of Lake County, Florida, for the purpose of financing the cost of acquiring, building, enlarging, furnishing or otherwise improving school buildings or school grounds, or other school purposes, or for the purpose of approving any act with reference thereto.
NOTICE IS FURTHER HEREBY GIVEN that the registration books of Lake County, Florida, will be kept open for the re-registration of the qualified electors who are freeholders residing in Lake County for and during the period beginning with and including Thursday, April 9, 1959, and ending with and including Tuesday, May 12, 1959, at the office of the Supervisor of Registration of Lake County, in the County Courthouse in the City of Tavares, Lake County, Florida, between the hours of 8:00 o’clock A.M. and 5 o’clock P.M. on each day in said period except Saturdays and Sundays.
In addition, the registration books of said County will also be open for the re-registration of qualified electors who are freeholders residing in Lake County, beginning with and including Thursday, the 9th day of April 1959 and ending with and including Tuesday, May 12, 1959 between the hours of 8:00 o’clock A.M. and 5 o’clock P.M. on each day in said period except Saturdays and Sundays at the various election precincts in said County as follows:
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Precinct No. |
City |
Place of Registration |
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1. |
Astor-Astor Park |
Auffenberg’s Forest Tavern |
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2. |
Altoona |
Residence Jesse Allen |
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3. |
Paisley |
Residence Mrs. Ed. Jones |
|
4. |
Cassia |
Wilson’s Grocery |
|
5. |
Sorrento |
“The Palms” |
|
6. |
Eustis |
Merry Jewelry Co. |
|
7. |
Umatilla |
Town Clerk’s Office |
|
8. |
Grand Island |
Henry Bayless Grocery |
|
9. |
Lisbon |
Gastfield’s Grocery |
|
10. |
Leesburg |
City Hall, Clerk’s Office |
|
11. |
Lady Lake |
Residence of Mayor |
|
12. |
Okahumpka |
Post Office |
|
13. |
Yalaha |
Fern Grove Grocery |
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14. |
Mascotte |
Residence Mrs. J. C. Hill |
|
15. |
Clermont |
Bowman & Brown Realty Co. |
|
16. |
Montverde |
Residence Mrs. Sara Dickey |
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17. |
Astatula |
Kirkley’s Grocery |
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18. |
Lake Jem |
Harry Hutchins Residence |
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19. |
Tavares |
Central Registration Office |
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20. |
Mount Dora |
Chamber of Commerce |
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21. |
Howey |
Town Hall |
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22. |
Minneola |
Paul Mann’s Gift Shop |
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23. |
Groveland |
Groveland Furniture Co. |
|
24. |
Ferndale |
Residence Mrs. C. L. Merritt |
|
25. |
Fruitland Park |
Residence Mrs. Nina Hall |
|
26. |
Leesburg |
McGill Realty Co. |
|
27. |
Leesburg |
Smith’s Furniture Co. |
|
28. |
Leesburg |
Penn-Dixie Grocery |
|
29. |
Leesburg |
Casteen’s Grocery, South St. |
|
30. |
Leesburg |
Residence Fred O. Johnson |
|
31. |
Mount Dora |
City Hall |
|
32. |
Eustis |
Martin’s Furniture Co. |
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33. |
Dona Vista |
Residence Gwin Cadwell |
|
34. |
Airport |
Residences Mrs. Cartha Glidell |
|
35. |
Golden Triangle |
Riley’s Trailer Park Office |
Any person who is a qualified elector and freeholder residing in Lake County may re-register for said bond election either at the office of the Supervisor of Registration of Lake County at the County Courthouse in Tavares, Florida, or at the election precinct in which such person resides during the periods and at the times set out above.
No person will be permitted to vote or participate in said bond election to be held in Special Tax School District No. 1 of Lake County, Florida, on the 26th day of May 1959 unless such person is a qualified elector who is a freeholder residing in Lake County, Florida, and has re-registered as a qualified elector who is a freeholder residing in Lake County, Florida, in the re-registration provided for in this notice and by Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, adopted April 6, 1959. PROVIDED FURTHER, that any qualified electors residing in the District who are freeholders may vote at said bond election upon complying with the requirements of subsection (d) of Section 100.241, Florida Statutes.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the record of qualified electors who are freeholders residing in Lake County who re-register at the registration provided for in this notice, being the latest record of re-registered qualified electors who are freeholders residing in said County shall supersede prior records of the qualified electors who are freeholders residing in said County and in said bond election to be held in Special Tax School District No. 1 of Lake County, Florida, on May 26, 1959, and in any bond election thereafter the power to issue bonds shall be based upon the approval of the majority of the votes cast in an election in which a majority of the qualified electors who are freeholders residing in said County and who re-register in the registration provided for in this notice shall participate.
Dated the 6th day of April 1959.
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA
(Official Seal) By O. M. Simpson, Chairman
ATTEST:
Frank E. Owens
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Lake County,
Florida and ex-officio Clerk of the Board
Of County Commissioners of Lake County,
Florida.
A delegation from Suburban Shores, namely Mr. Luton, Mr. Burch, Mr. Brown, Mr. Biek, and Mr. Howell, appeared before the Board re: Roads in the Subdivision. Mr. Luton read the Report which has been previously filed with the Board and asked if any further information is needed. We want the trees removed. The land is owned by J. H. Sadler and one other. Mr. Sadler and Mr. Hooten have been out there and looked at the trees. Mr. Luton said to get a secondary road might take two or three years and we need a road now.
Motion by Commr. Bishop seconded by Commr. Cross and carried, that the Attorney for the Board, Mr. C. E. Duncan, be instructed to write the owners of the adjoining property to the streets sought to be paved to remove the trees therefrom.
E. R. Hastings appeared before the Board and presented Plat of Lake View Heights First Addition for approval. Letter from Lake County Health Department based on survey of Orange State Engineers’ report filed. Policy #Y-1380881 T5310 by Lawyers Title Insurance Corp. presented. Mr. Duncan said the title is clear in the names of those who made the dedication so no objection to approving the Plat. Motion by Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Bishop and carried, that the Plat of Lake View Heights First Addition be approved.
Mr. Duncan reported he just received a call from C. Welborn Daniel in Tallahassee, requesting Resolution covering legislative bills: WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the following Resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that Legislation concerning certain subjects should be considered and action taken thereon within ample time for the introduction of such Legislation as required by law.
AND WHEREAS, Legislation, as incorporated in the following titles, have been considered and the Board has determined that adoption of such Legislation will be for the best interest of Lake County and the residents thereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that the Legislature of the State of Florida, and particularly the Legislative Delegation of Lake County, be requested to consider and adopt into law bills having the following titles:
1. “AN ACT RELATING TO LAKE COUNTY, AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LAKE COUNTY TO LEVY A SPECIAL TAX TO PAY FOR PUBLICITY OF SAID COUNTY AND TO PAY EXPENSES OF PREPARING SUCH PUBLICITY AND THE METHOD OF DISBURSING SAID FUNDS; REPEALING CHAPTER 57-529, ACTS OF 1957, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.”
2. “AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX IN A CERTAIN AREA OF LAKE COUNTY FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE SOUTH LAKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA: AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE METHOD OF DISBURSING SAID FUNDS; AND REPEALING CHAPTER 30914, SPECIAL ACTS OF 1955 AND CHAPTER 57-1479, ACTS OF 1957.”
3. “AN ACT RELATING TO THE OKLAWAHA BASIN RECREATION AND WATER CONSERVATION AND CONTROL AUTHORITY OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AMENDING SECTION 9 OF CHAPTER 29222, LAWS OF FLORIDA, SPECIAL ACTS OF 1953, PROVIDING THE AUTHORITY TO GRANT LICENSES AND PERMITS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND EXCAVATION OF CANALS AND DITCHES CONNECTING WITH NAVIGABLE WATERS, AND POWER AND AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH RULES AND REGULATIONS WITH REFERENCE TO CANALS AND DITCHES; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.”
4. “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT TO EACH COUNTY COMMISSIONER OF LAKE COUNTY A SUM OF MONEY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES AND COSTS.”
5. “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT TO EACH COUNTY COMMISSIONER OF LAKE COUNTY A SUM OF MONEY TO REIMBURSE THE COUNTY COMMISSIONER FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES WITHIN THE COUNTY.”
6. “AN ACT RELATING TO LAKE COUNTY, PERTAINING TO PLATS, AND PLATTING AND DEFINING THE SAME; REQUIRING PLATS TO BE APPROVED AND RECORDED IN CERTAIN CASES; PROHIBITING TRANSACTIONS CONCERNING LAND BY REFERENCE TO PLAT CONTRARY TO THE PROVISIONS HEREOF; MAKING PROHIBITED TRANSACTIONS VOID; PROHIBITING THE RECORDING OF THE PROHIBITED TRANSACTIONS; MAKING, SELLING, OFFERING TO SELL, OR CONTRACTING TO SELL PLATTED LANDS IN VIOLATION OF THIS ACT A MISDEMEANOR; PRESCRIBING PREREQUISITES FOR APPROVAL AND RECORDING OF PLATS; PROVIDING REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURE FOR AN EFFECT OF VACATING PLATS; AUTHORIZING AND EMPOWERING THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY AND GOVERNING BODY OF EACH INCORPORATED CITY OR TOWN TO ADOPT RULES AND REGULATIONS TO EFFECTUATE THE PROVISIONS AND PURPOSES OF THIS ACT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.”
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proposed Act, relating to the establishment of an elective office of County Prosecuting Attorney, and establishing salary of $7,500, be also approved for passage.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proposed Bill, increasing the salary of the County Supervisor of Registration to a fixed sum of $6,000 be also approved for passage.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all Bills above mentioned requiring the payment of money shall provide that such payments shall not begin before the next fiscal year, to-wit: October 1, 1959.
Mr. Duncan stated he has a letter from the Attorney General in which he complimented the Board for our procedure in handling the preparation of the Legislative Acts and submitting them to him.
Motion by Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, that the bill of Ray-Jay-Paving Company in the amount of $9,585.80, partial payment for paving roads be approved for payment today.
Commr. Cowart stated he wants to enter into a supplemental agreement with Ray-Jay-Paving Company to pave a road in his District at a cost of approximately $1,485.00. Attorney Duncan was instructed to write the change order for the supplemental agreement.
Motion by Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Cross and carried, that the Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids for fixing the old Eustis-Mt.-Dora road. Goodson to write specs.
Mr. Duncan filed executed deed from J. H. Mathews and wife to Lake County increasing the present old strip conveyed to the County to 20 feet on the East side of Road 27 South of Leesburg. Motion by Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Cross and carried that the deed be accepted as part of the County road.
Adjourned for lunch – reconvened at 1:30 PM.
Clerk Owens gave to each Commissioner copy of amount of Road & Bridge money in his District at the first of March.
Motion by Comm. Cowart seconded by Commr. Cross and carried, that the Groveland Press be designated to publish the delinquent tax list for the year 1958.
Mr. Duncan advised that Roy Christopher has advised that the Resolution re the bond issue which was adopted this morning will be corrected and he is now calling New York and the correction will be in the Notice.
Mr. Duncan stated that Judge Futch made a request last month re the Circuit Court room. He read a letter from Ben Jones, Interior Consultant, Jacksonville, quoting prices for the work, which were entirely too high for the Board to consider. Mr. Duncan was instructed to write him and suggest what the Board can spend.
Mr. Duncan reported that the price of the building North of the Chamber of Commerce – 2 lots $9,700.00; 1 lot with house $8,700.00. No action taken on this.
Mr. Duncan stated he has a letter from W. C. Daniel complaining about the back road to Eustis through Tavares Heights being full of holes.
At the request of the Board, Judge Futch and Judge Hall came before the Board to discuss the building being constructed for juveniles. Mr. Duncan stated the building started out on the Order of Judge Futch. Now the question is what the building is to be called, who to operate and under whose jurisdiction. Judge Hall said one problem is feeding the children. One problem supervision of the children. They will not be under the supervision of the Sheriff’s office at all. Judge Hall stated he has mailed each Commissioner a list of the appointees to the County Board of Visitors as provided by law: namely, Mrs. Alfred P. Bosanquet, Fruitland Park; Mrs. Elva Doyle, Groveland; Mrs. Frank P. Hatfield, Umatilla; Mrs. Richard E. Harris, Clermont; Mr. Paul Husebo, Eustis; Mr. E. B. Peter, Jr., Leesburg and Mr. M. O. Williams, Mt. Dora. Judge Hall stated he will cooperate in using this building until can get larger facilities. The employee to be recommended by the committee. Discussion as to which fund to furnish the money. Clerk Owens said might be able to take it from Fine & Forfeiture Fund or General Fund. Judge Hall suggested that one of the restaurants in town might contract to feed the children. Judge Hall was instructed to notify the committee to start taking applications for a supervisor of the home at a salary not to exceed $250.00 per month plus housing. Man and wife preferred.
Mr. Duncan presented drainage easement between E. Everette Huskey and wife, and Lake County, granting unto Lake County a perpetual easement and right of way for outfall and drainage ditches on the East side of East Crooked Lake. Mr. Duncan recommended the acceptance of the easement, WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Cross seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, the easement was accepted.
Mr. Owens reported that Judge Futch wants to buy the table in the hall on the second floor. Motion by Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, that the table be sold to Judge Futch for $10.00.
Mr. Owens reported that the contract for maintenance of typewriters in the Courthouse expired March 31, 1959. Motion by Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, that the Clerk notify Mr. Rumley that his contract is extended to the first regular meeting in May and that the Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids for maintaining the typewriters in the Courthouse, bids to be accepted the 4th day of May, A.D. 1959.
Mr. Owens reported that new lights are needed in the bookkeeping department of his office. Following are estimates of cost for lights:
Ashford – Eustis $329.70
Lenhart – Leesburg 327.00
Advance Electric Co. – Clermont 290.00
Motion by Commr. Theus seconded by Comr. Cross and carried, that Clerk Owens be authorized to award the work for installing lights in the bookkeeping department of his office to the lowest bidder – Advance Electric Company of Clermont in the amount of $290.
Clerk Owens read a letter from Bostwick Legislative Bureau. Clerk was instructed to answer that the Attorney for the Board feels like we do not need this service at this time.
Letter from Department of Water Resources to Mr. Young re: High Water, was ordered referred to the Oklawaha Basin Authority.
Clerk Owens presented approved typical section for the design of Job No. 116894-02-41, SR S-450 (SR 19 South of Umatilla to SR S-44-A); also approved typical section for the design of Job No. 11580-3601-02, SR 44-1 (Location SR 437 & 44-A to SR 46.)
The affidavits of the 2 typical sections were not executed and Mr. Goodson was instructed to get further information on same before the Board approves them. Mr. Cross said do not need as wide right of way as the SRD is asking for.
Clerk Owens filed approved typical sections for the design of 11090-3501-02-32, SR 561, and 1162—3601-02-31, SR 561-A. Motion by Commr. Bishop seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried that the two approved typical sections be approved and signed by Clerk Owens.
Clerk Owens filed a complete tabulation of all bids on Job Nos. 11090-3501 and 11620-3601, SR 561 and S-561-A. From 12th St. (SR S-561-A) in Clermont northeasterly around Lake Minneola and along Main Street in Minneola to SR 25; and from a point north of SR 50 in Clermont northwesterly around Lake Minneola to SR -561; also complete tabulation of all bids on Job 11590-3601 Bridge and Approaches over Lake Dora Canal in Tavares.
Clerk Owens filed telegram from SRD stating the low bidder on secondary road State Project 11090-3501 – SR 561 – is Orlando Paving Company of Orlando, Florida in the amount of $65,702.62; also copy of Owens letter in reply, advising that the Board concurs in SRD action in awarding the contract to low bidder. Motion by Commr. Cross seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, that the Board approve the action of Clerk Owens in advising the SRD that the Board concurs in awarding of the contract to Orlando Paving Company.
Clerk Owens read a letter from A. L. McKnight, Chief, Operations Division U. S. Army Engineer District, Corps of Engineers re: Permit for reconstruction of bridge across Lake Dora Canal on old SR 19 in Tavares. Mr. Owens advised the Board that he talked to Hugh Hanna of the SRD re this matter and he stated the SRD would have the permit within a few days.
Clerk Owens filed the following on JOB 11590-3601; SR 19 – Bridge & Approaches across Dora Canal in Tavares:
Right of way contract in quadruplicate
SRD Right of Way Resolution
County Commissioners’ Resolution in triplicate
Original, sepia and five prints of the map of survey and location.
Motion by Commr. Bishop seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, that the following Resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the State Road Department of Florida has authorized and requested Lake County to furnish the necessary rights of way and easements for that portion of Section 11590, State Road 19, including Bridges and Approaches across Dora Canal in Section 32, Township 19 South, Range 26 East, which has been surveyed and located by the State Road Department as shown by 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 physically cleared of all occupants, tenants, fences, buildings and/or other structures situate upon or encroaching within the limits of the land required for said portion of said Section;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT 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 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 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 said Attorney is further authorized to have prepared at said County’s expense, and furnish to the Department, the abstract search provided for in said contract.
Motion by Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, that Marshall E. Wilson and Harry Vogel be appointed right-of-way agents to acquire title to lands to be taken on Road 500 – Lady Lake to Sumter County line.
Clerk Owens filed notation that $100.00 has been received from Sumter Electric Cooperative, Inc., and $100.00 from J. R. Mache, on paving on County road into Green’s Cove.
Clerk Owens filed letter from City Council of Mt. Dora affirming the City’s request re 1959 road program, particularly with reference to resurfacing Fifth Northward to intersect new 441 and resurfacing Sanford Road Eastward from present Highland Avenue to intersect new 441 and to designate alternate route 441 scenic route through the city upon the completion of the main route.
Florida Industrial Commission copies of safety recommendations and notice of code requirements were read and Clerk Owens instructed to notify them the County will comply with the regulations. Goodson to check on this.
Motion by Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, that Certificates of Correction of Errors numbered 262 through 285 on the 1958 Lake County Tax Roll as filed by R. G. Cassady, Tax Assessor, be approved.
Motion by Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried that the action of the Clerk and Chairman in approving the applications of M. E. Nichols, Mt. Dora; Crawford Maltie Coker, Leesburg; and Charlie Clyde Anderson, Leesburg, for admittance to the T. B. Hospital be approved.
Mr. Owens reported that termites are in the Home Demo. Building. Mr. Owens was instructed to get prices from Bill Clements for treatment for termites and report at next meeting.
Motion by Commr. Cross seconded by Commr. Theus and carried that the three applications for duplicate tax certificates – namely Luke J. Artland, Tax Sale Certificate #235 covering Lot 1, Block 8, Dona Vista Park; Walter Warren, tax sale certificate #47 covering part of Gov. Lot 6, Section 20-19-25 and Elin T. Cleason, widow and sole surviving heir of Charles F. Cleason, covering property in Section 16-18-1924, be approved.
Clerk Owens read price of books from Bowen Supply Company. If purchase 2 books the price is $130.00 each, while price of one book is $163.50. Motion by Commr. Cowart seconded by Commr. Bishop and carried, that Clerk Owens be authorized to purchase the two books he needs from Bowen Supply Company at the price of $130.00 each.
Clerk Owens reported that James Taylor, Clerk Hillsborough County, has two bookshelves that he does not need and will sell them for $100.00. Cost new $285.00 and $315.00.
Motion by Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Bishop and carried, that Clerk Owens be authorized to purchase the two bookshelves from James Taylor, Clerk Hillsborough County, at the price of $100.00 for both shelves.
Clerk Owens read a letter from Lake County Health Department re: Rain causing water to rise above the level of the present storage level for the Civil Defense supplies. Must give further consideration to the proper long time storage of this material.
Motion by Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Cross and carried, that Dr. Hall, Director Lake County Health Department, be authorized to see if he can make arrangements with the Eustis Armory to store the 200 bed Civil Defense Hospital.
Letter re: Annual Statewide Service Officers’ School and Conference May 4 through May 9, 1959 was read. Clerk also read request of J. C. Hunter, Veteran Service Officer, to attend the school. Motion by Commr. Cross seconded by Commr. Theus and carried that J. C. Hunter, Veteran Service Officer, be authorized to attend the annual Statewide Service Officers’ School and Conference May 4 through 9, 1959, at Daytona Plaza Hotel, Daytona Beach, with a maximum expense up to $75.00.
Letter from Mrs. Edith Y. Barrus, District Home Demonstration Agent re: Board confirming the selection of Mrs. Hilda M. Jennings for replacement. Motion by Commr. Cross seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, that Clerk Owens be authorized to confirm for the Board the selection of Mrs. Jennings for replacement subject to the approval of the State Board of Control, appointment to become effective June 1st.
Mr. Owens brought to the attention of the Board, at the suggestion of the Auditor, that in the future the Historical Society should not be given a check for the lump sum budgeted for that purpose but pay the bills as they have been approved by the Historical Society and submitted for payment. The Board agreed that they will not furnish any more money to the Society until it has used up its bank balance of approximately $3,000.00.
Clerk Owens reported that the Board does not have budgeted sufficient amount to take care of Lake County’s share of paying salaries of secretaries to Circuit Judges of the Fifth Judicial Circuit – the amount being $408.84 due Sumter County – in addition to the full salary of Judge Futch’s secretary for the year in the amount of $3900.00, therefore a transfer will have to be made. WHEREUPON, on motion by Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, Clerk Owens was authorized to transfer $138.09 from the contingency Item in the General Fund to Account 311 – Salary of Secretaries Judges Circuit Court Fifth Judicial Circuit.
Mr. Goodson, County Engineer, reported to the Board that he has hired Robert Webb as his secretary at a salary of $325.00 per month, WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Cross seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the action of Mr. Goodson in hiring Robert Webb as his secretary at a salary of $325.00 per month was approved.
Clerk Owens presented Plat of Gibson Lake Shore Subdivision in Lady Lake. As this subdivision is in the Town of Lady Lake, no action was taken by the Board, but Clerk Owens advised he would have to have title insurance before the Plat is filed in the Clerk’s Office.
Clerk Owens presented Plat of Garcia’s Subdivision, with letter from Lake County Health Department and title insurance Policy # FE 19172 of Title & Trust Company of Florida. This Plat was ordered held until next week’s meeting and the Clerk instructed to find if a road is into the subdivision.
Mr. Duncan took the Resolutions presented by H. L. Pringle to check on same.
letters filed with the board
Tavares Kiwanis Club –Resolution re: Maximum security detention home.
National Agricultural Transportation League re: Extension of SR 18 from Groveland to Zephyrhills.
Leesburg Boating Club re: Locations for ramps
Reba Harris, Secretary Lake County Zoning Comm. –thanks for privilege of attending Short Course in Tallahassee
James R. Connell, Asst. Co. Agent – thanks for privilege of attending Annual Conference in Gainesville.
Notice to Commrs. of meeting at 9:00 AM today.
SRD Board Minutes March 3, 1959
reports filed with the board
Report of Comptroller of County Finances Sept 30, 1958
Ray E. Green, Comptroller – 7th cent gas tax and special fuel tax
J. C. Hunter – Co. Service Officer
Marion B. Valentine, Home Demo Agent and 2 assistants
R. E. Norris, County Agent and two assistants
Motion by Commr. Cowart seconded by Commr. Cross and carried, that the following Resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, it has come to our attention that the three Circuit Judges of the Fifth Judicial Circuit, which includes the counties of Citrus, Hernando, Lake Marion and Sumter, are three of the six Circuit Judges of the State of Florida who are receiving the minimum salary of $13,500.00 per year, which other Circuit Judges in the State are receiving salaries ranging from $14,500.00 to as high as $19,000.00 per year for their services; and
WHEREAS, the three Judges of this circuit have asked for an increase in salary in the amount of $3,000.00 per year, which will bring their salaries to the average payment of the several Circuit Judges of the State; and
WHEREAS, we are convinced that the Judges of this circuit earn and should be paid at least the amount which they have requested; Now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED THAT we, the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, do hereby endorse and request the Legislature of the State of Florida in regular session during the year 1959, to enact a law providing that each of said Judges should receive an additional sum of $3,000.00 per year over and above that paid by the State of Florida, which said salary shall be paid by each of the counties of said circuit in proportion and in the ratio of the population of each of said counties, to the total population of the entire circuit, based upon the last census enumeration made pursuant to law.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in the event of the passage of the Bill above referred to, the additional payments provided therein shall not begin until October 1, 1959.
MEETING ADJOURNED.
/s/ Frank E. Owens /s/ O. M. Simpson
CLERK CHAIRMAN