MINUTES OF the regular MEETING OF BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
monday – may 2, 1960
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session in the County Commissioners room in the Courthouse at Tavares on Monday, May 2, 1960 with the following present: Chairman Cross; Commissioners Theus, Cowart, Bishop and Simpson; Attorney Duncan; and Clerk Owen.
The Board was called to order by Chairman Cross.
Motion by Commr. Simpson seconded by Commr. Bishop and carried, that the reading of the Minutes of April be postponed until the regular meeting on May 9th.
Clerk Owens reported he has approved since the first regular meeting in April the following Notary Public Bonds with American Fire and Casualty Company, to-wit:
Marion R. Coffey 4-5-60; H. L. Pringle 4-22-60; L. Fred Stroble 4-22-60; Minnie E. Meeker 4-25-60; Beaufort B. Hester 4-28-60
With American Surety Company of New York the following:
Charles W. Perry 4-8-60; Gordon G. Oldham, Jr. 4-18-60; Charles A. Dillard 4-26-60; and Mary Lou Weber 4-12-60;
And With United States Fidelity and Guaranty Insurance Company the following:
Earle M. Fain, Jr. 4-18-60; Carl B. Wood 4-28-60
Mrs. Taggart of Clermont appeared before the Board re: getting assistance on the clay road in the Lake Louisa section leading off of the hard surfaced road. She stated that the grove workers are ruining the road with disks and bulldozers. Mr. Bishop said he has hauled 5 loads of clay on this road recently and stated his foreman wants to know how to stop the people from disking the road. Mr. Duncan stated he does not think the foreman would have any police power. Mr. Cowart suggested putting up signs – disks and bulldozers prohibited.
Mr. Whitehill appeared before the Board re: An Amendment to Fairview Plat on Tavares-Mount Dora Lake Shore Road. Mr. Duncan stated the plat was prepared in 1957, and some lots have been sold. Cannot get into the lots any other way, except over this road and think this would be a hardship case and the Plat should be accepted.
Motion by Commr. Bishop seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, that the Board go on record as recommending this as a hardship case when the Plat is prepared and presented.
Mr. Pat Thomas, City Manager of Leesburg and Mr. Ted Ostrander, representing the P.T.A. of the Beverly Shores Elementary School, appeared before the Board re: Getting assistance on the road into the school. Mr. Ostrander stated we need help and assistance. The City of Leesburg has agreed to assist and we have appeared before the School Board, and we are before you now asking that you give some assistance in getting the road taken care of. Mr. Thomas stated the School Board does not think it should be expected to build a road in the City. If the County could put in the clay, the City of Leesburg would spread the clay and cut the cost to about 50 percent. Mr. Theus and I have talked this matter over and he thinks he could help and he has been very cooperative, but if he does this, there would be others who want assistance. Mr. Theus stated he has made the proposition to put the clay there, whatever it takes, and the City put in the culverts and black top, and I am willing to start on this whenever the City is ready. Mr. Thomas said the City wants to cooperate with the P.T.A. We do not want to put down a street that will have to be put down again within two years.
Mr. Hugh Hanna and Mr. McCalum of the SRD appeared before the Board and presented plans for the Monta Vista Road and discussed same. Mr. Hanna stated this road is 1.3 miles long and is in the budget request now. Mr. Daniel’s client – Viti – is not in accord with our plan. Mr. Hanna also stated he discussed with Mr. Daniel and Mr. Cowart this matter last week. Mr. Cowart is in agreement with what the Board has agreed. I will ask the State Road Department to see if they can make the changes. The resurvey will be finished Tuesday. Mr. Daniel stated all that it will take now is a Resolution to change the intersection. Mr. Cowart said either intersection will suit him. WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Cowart seconded by Commr. Bishop and carried, the following Resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners did heretofore request the State Road Department to prepare plans and construct secondary State road connecting State Road 33 with State Road 50; and
WHEREAS, the State Road Department did prepare such plan under State Job No. 11681-3601, State Road S 565-A, title to which is now under suit of eminent domain; and
WHEREAS, the County Commissioners have determined to amend said original request by including therein an extension of said road beginning at what is generally known as Viti Corner, located between Stations 115 and 130 according to the right of way map for said road; and
WHEREAS, it appears that by the changing of the plan of the road as set forth in the plat attached hereto and hereinafter described, there will be considerable saving in the cost of the right of way for the road and a considerable saving of tax income to the County;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that the above mentioned project for State Road S 565-A, Section 11681-3601 be amended to include an extension of said road from the corner above described, easterly to connect with State Road 561; that the curve be altered and changed to provide for the major traffic running east and west between State Road 33 and State Road 561 and that that portion of State Road S 565-A running north, be extended southerly at said corner to connect at right angles with the road between State Roads 33 and 561 in accordance with proposed plat marked Exhibit A, which is hereto attached and made a part of this Resolution. (Copy of Plat not filed with Bd.) (Discussion on Road 44 from LaRoe’s corner West to City Limit of Eustis as to removal of trees and widening right of way to 106 feet. Mr. Hanna said he would get the deeds prepared.)
Motion by Commr. Simpson seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, that the following Resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the State Road Department has established a centerline for that portion of State Road 44, commencing at “LaRoe’s Corner” and extending West to the City Limits of Eustis, but the width of the proposed right of way has not been set; and
WHEREAS, that portion of State Road 44, beginning at Cassia and running Southwesterly to intersect S-44-A is under construction;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that the width of the portion of State Road 44 beginning at “LaRoe’s Corner” and extending West to the East City Limits of Eustis, be established and determined at 106 feet, and that right of way maps and construction plans be prepared for the construction of said road upon the acquisition of right of way.
DISCUSSION ON DRAINAGE FACILITIES AT AND IN THE VICINITY OF STATION 14 sr 500
Motion by Commr. Bishop seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, the following Resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, Lake County, through their application of Secondary Tax Monies, has acquired the title to a residence known as the Wawryzcki residence, located to the right of Station 14, according to the right of way map for State Road 500, Section 11010-2111, which has a considerable value; and
WHEREAS, Lake County has need for said building as a polling place and for other public purposes and it is their request that said building be permitted to remain intact as located; and
WHEREAS, the construction plans for the above mentioned road as now prepared will require a drainage ditch, or culvert, running through a portion of the house. Because of its construction the house cannot be moved; the location of a drainage ditch, or culvert as planned would destroy the house; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has had prepared a project for the realignment of the drainage facilities in that area so that such drainage may pass to the South of the dwelling house, and also provides for a barrier fence so that such realigned drainage cannot be disturbed by traffic of any kind and providing that entrance to the building after the construction of drainage in accordance with said plan will be from the access road located to the North of said building;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County respectfully request that the State Road Department provide for the realignment and construction of drainage facilities at and in the vicinity of Station 14, (according to the right of way map of State Road 500, Section 11010-2111) in accordance with the place of the project as set forth on the attached sheet marked Project F-002+1(8), entitled “Suggested Alterations to Drainage along Access Road #4(W) to Allow Retention of Concrete Block Residence.” And that the said building be left undisturbed and retained by Lake County for use as a polling place and for other public purposes.
Clerk Owens announced that Congressman Herlong called him to reserve the Courtroom on Wednesday, May 4, at ten o’clock A.M. for a meeting with the U. S. Corps of Engineers and water control authorities from the 9 Central Florida counties for a firsthand inspection of recent flood damage to the central part of the State.
Clerk Owens filed a letter from State Road Department re: Secondary Road Money showing secondary funds available through June 30, 1960.
Clerk Owens advised the Board that the Hyacinth Control Unit needs 3 spraying crews, therefore, we need another sprayer and he presented quotations on a sprayer as follows:
W. M. IGOU, INC. – Eustis
One Model 55A 50 gallon tank – John Bean Sprayer
20 foot hose, Spraymizer gun complete for $430
HODGES EQUIPMENT COMPANY- Leesburg
One Model 55A 50 gallon tank John Bean Sprayer
5 GPM Pump, 3 HP Engine,
Complete with skid mount $445
Motion by Commr. Bishop seconded by Commr. Theus and carried that the bid of W. M. IGOU, INC., to furnish Lake County One Model 55A, 50 gallon tank – John Bean Sprayer – 20 foot hose, Spraymizer gun complete for $430 be accepted as this is the lower quotation submitted.
Discussion re: Paying salary of secretaries to Judge Futch for the month of April
Motion by Commr. Cowart seconded by Commr. Bishop and carried, that Clerk Owens be authorized to release to Mrs. Georgia Trampish check for April salary and that she be advised to continue on as secretary of the Judges of the Fifth Judicial Circuit until the new Judge takes office; and that Clerk Owens be authorized to release to Mrs. Helen Schieber, assistant secretary, check for April salary and advise her that her services as assistant secretary will be discontinued as of May 15, 1960.
4-H short course requests
Request of Herman D. Bowers, Assistant County Agent, for $185.00 to cover the expense of ten 4-H boys to attend the annual 4-H Club Short Course in Gainesville, at the U. of F. was approved by the Board on motion of Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Bishop and carried.
Request of Marian B. Valentine, Home Demonstration Agent, for $546.15 for 4-H Club girls to attend 4-H Short Course in Tallahassee on Monday, June 6; and 4-H Camp on June 13, was approved by the Board on motion of Commr. Bishop seconded by Commr. Theus and carried.
florida power corporation resolution
Motion by Commr. Simpson seconded by Commr. Bishop and carried that the following Resolution be adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED, by the County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, in lawful session assembled, that the Florida Power Corporation (hereinafter, together with its legal representatives, successors and assigns, collectively called the “Power Corporation”), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Florida, be, and the Power Corporation hereby is, authorized and empowered to build, construct, maintain, repair, operate and remove, until abandoned and removed, lines for the transmission and/or distribution of electricity (said lines, including all poles and other supporting structures, conductors, transformers and other necessary equipment and appurtenances hereinafter collectively called the “electric facilities”) under, on, over across and along any County highways or any public road or highway heretofore or hereafter acquired by the County or public by purchase, gift, devise, dedication, or prescription (hereinafter collectively called the “public ways and places”) within and under the jurisdiction of the said County of Lake for the furnishing of electric lighting and /or power; and that, for such purposes, the Power Corporation is hereby given and granted a full permit, license and authority to build, construct, extend, operate and maintain said electric facilities in the public ways and places of the County of Lake, including the right to set all poles and to string all wires along the same and the right to trim, cut and keep clear all such trees and limbs along the line of said electric facilities as might in any way endanger the proper and safe operation of the same; subject, nevertheless, to termination by the said County as to any of said public ways and places in the event the same shall be closed, abandoned, vacated or discontinued or reconstructed by appropriate action of said County; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the privileges, license, authority and permit above granted are subject to the following terms and conditions, to-wit:
1. That, in the execution of the work of setting the poles and stringing the wires aforesaid, and of operating, maintaining or repairing the same, the Power Corporation and its agents and employees shall at all times exercise due care and precaution for the protection and safety of the public using said public ways and places, and at no time shall it or they create any conditions or obstructions which are or may become dangerous to the traveling public on said public ways and places or obstruct traffic upon the same for an unreasonable length of time.
2. That the Power Corporation shall promptly repair any damage or injury to said public ways and places caused by it and arising out of the exercise of the privileges granted herein, restoring the same to a condition at least equal to that which existed immediately prior to the infliction of any such damage or injury.
3. That in the event of widening or repair or reconstruction of any such road the Power Corporation shall move or remove such utility lines at no cost to said County of Lake.
4. That the Power Corporation, so long as it shall exercise any of the privileges granted above, shall hold the said County, the Board of County Commissioners as a body, and its members individually, harmless from the payment of any compensation or damages resulting from the exercise of the privileges granted herein.
PASSED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, in Regular session assembled this 2nd day of May, A.D. 1960.
/s/ FRED CROSS
Chairman, Board of County
Commissioners of Lake County
Florida (Official Seal)
ATTEST:
/s/ Frank E. Owens
Clerk, Board of County
Commissioners
discussion on sr 500 from dream boat corner west
Mr. Duncan reported that he, Mr. Cross, Mr. Bishop and Mr. Goodson went to see Mr. Rolfe Davis, Road Board Member, about SR 500 through Tavares. After this meeting he received a telephone call from Mr. Davis and he stated he had located a letter written by Mr. Dial, former Road Board Member, in which he stated that SR 500 as it passed through Tavares would be built with Municipal Section type of road, and that he, Mr. Davis, would honor that agreement. Mr. Bishop stated he is in favor of passing up the whole thing if they have to have a 200 foot right of way through the City of Tavares.
Clerk Owens reported a load of sand is needed on the lawn of the Juvenile Shelter and six loads are needed on the Courthouse lawn. Commr. Simpson said he would take care of this.
Mr. Duncan reported that an error was made in the Resolution adopted on April 11 re: Rescinding the Resolution adopted on April 4 – as the Resolution stated “beer only,” when some of the applications permitted the sale of wine and light beverages, therefore the Resolution should be rewritten and sent out to all parties, WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the following Resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, have, upon request, issued permits to holders of licenses to sell alcoholic beverages, granting them the right to sell such beverages on Sunday; and
WHEREAS, said Board, on the 4th day of April 1960, because of inequities created by the granting of special permits, did, by Resolution, authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sunday by all persons holding licenses to sell alcoholic beverages; and
WHEREAS, it appears from the reaction of the public that the granting of such licenses is not for the best interest of the people of Lake County and the sale of alcoholic beverages should be restricted on Sunday;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that all permits for the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sunday heretofore granted, together with the Resolution adopted on April 4, 1960, granting generally the right to sell alcoholic beverages on Sunday by those holding licenses to sell alcoholic beverages be, and the same are hereby revoked, repealed and annulled and that henceforth the holders of licenses to sell alcoholic beverages in Lake County shall not sell the same, except as provided in any by State laws applicable thereto.
signals on certain railroad crossings
Mr. Duncan stated he has a letter from Richey Green of the State Road Department requesting that signals be placed at certain railroad crossings, WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the following Resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the State Road Department has requested the approval of the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County for the placement of Railroad Crossing signals at the locations hereinafter set forth; and
WHEREAS, it appears to the Board of County Commissioners that, for the safety of the public, the installation of such railroad light signals is essential and that the same should be erected;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that the erection of flashing light signals at the railroad crossings hereinafter designated be approved, and that the State Road Department be authorized to process with the installation thereof. The crossings are particularly described as follows:
1. State Road S-44-A, at the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Crossing North of Leesburg.
2. State Road S-44-A, at the Seaboard Airline Railroad Crossing West of Leesburg.
3. State Road S-466-A, at the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Crossing just north of Fruitland Park.
4. State Road S-437, at the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Crossing at Sorrento.
5. State Road S-452, at the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Crossing Northwest of Eustis.
6. State Road S-468, at the Seaboard Airline Railroad Crossing West of Leesburg.
Motion by Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, that the following named persons be designated Clerks and Inspectors to serve in the Second Primary Election to be held on May 24, 1960, and that the names be published one time in the Daily Commercial at least 11 days before the election – May 24th.
astor – precinct #1
VOTING PLACE – Community Center
Russell Mattox – Clerk
Inspectors:
Otis Lee
Bertha Lucas
Mae Tavares
altoona – precinct #2
VOTING PLACE – Community Center
C. E. Matteson – Clerk
Inspectors:
Ruth Allen, L. M. Stewart, Aden G. Everts
Paisley – precinct #3
VOTING PLACE – Church Annex
Reed Hollinger - Clerk
Inspectors: Maggie Jones, Lorene Shockley,
Claude A. Lamprich
cassia – precinct #4
VOTING PLACE – School House
Clerk: Phyllis Freeman
Inspectors: Ernestine R. Gnann, Alto Royal, Carl T. Carlson
sorrento – precinct #5
VOTING PLACE – Community House
J. H. Story, Clerk
Inspectors: James Geddes, Lois Sessions, Mae Mathews
eustis – precinct #6
VOTING PLACE – - Recreation Center
R. J. Schneider - Clerk
Inspectors: S. B. Johnson, Sr., Fred Johnson, Claude Crane,
Ollie Mae Dillard, Clayton Bishop
umatilla – PRECINCT #7
VOTING PLACE – Community Bldg.
Clerk: Adelia K. Owens
Inspectors: Marian Vaughn, Grace Davis, Tom Cadwell,
Lillian Kimball, Arthur B. Brew
grand island – precinct #8
VOTING PLACE – Community House
Clerk: Marie Persons
Inspectors: Kathleen Stevens, Florence K. Hannah, Roslyn Day
lisbon – precinct #9
VOTING PLACE – Haynes Creek Camp Recreation Hall
Clerk: Thelma D. Gastfield
Inspectors: Lena G. Gastfield, John G. Gwaltney, J. O. Grigsby
leesburg – precinct #10
VOTING PLACE – Buick Show Room
Clerk: Max D. Ammons
Inspectors: C. J. Willis, T. N. Webb, Cornelia C. Cobb,
Belle F. Chain, W. H. Graves
lady lake – precinct #11
VOTING PLACE – Community House
Clerk: Tessie Seyler
Inspectors: Louise Reaves, Lillian Brush, Edna W. Lewis
okahumpka – precinct #12
VOTING PLACE – Hall’s Garage
Clerk: R. D. Merritt
Inspectors: Edna N. Hall, Augusta M. Branham, Pauline Deal
yalaha – precinct #13
VOTING PLACE – Grady Bowen Grocery
Clerk: Stanley James
Inspectors: Elgie V. Fowler, Lucy W. Crow, and Pearl S. Jones
mascotte – precinct #14
VOTING PLACE – Community Building
Clerk: R. E. Nash
Inspectors: V. J. Overmiller, T. H. Knight, J. A. Hooks
clermont – precinct #15
VOTING PLACE – Old City Hall
Clerk: Glenn Y. Middleton
Inspectors: Norris L. Hutchinson, Lucy G. Johnson, John R. McCowan,
D. G. Rambo, Mathew J. Maupas
montverde – precinct #16
VOTING PLACE – Community Building
Clerk: Mrs. P. H. Nash
Inspectors: Mae S. McCarley, Mrs. George Craw, Annie Lou McQuaig, Reece K. Turner
astatula – precinct #17
VOTING PLACE – Church
Clerk: Olive Ingram
Inspectors: Maude Long, Lillie Mae Lee, Esther E. Dwyer
lake gem – precinct #18
VOTING PLACE – Hutchins’ Garage
Clerk: Mrs. J. B. Norris
Inspectors: James Sanders, W. A. Keen, Harry J. Hutchins
tavares – precinct #19
VOTING PLACE – Legion Hut
Clerk: Dexter Ward
Inspectors: L. W. Conner, Mrs. L. G. Coven, Richard L. Hunter, J. M. Hudson, R. G. Willis
mount dora – precinct #20
VOTING PLACE – Citrus Culture Building
Clerk: Clarence Lee
Inspectors: Alice R. Lee, Lou L. Heaton, Mrs. Guyla G. Bissell, Mrs. John A. Murray, Howard Dettra
howey – precinct #21
VOTING PLACE – City Hall
Clerk: Minnie S. Sarver
Inspectors:Whildon G. Hill, Ernestine A. Wolfe, Henrietta K. Bahl, Anna H. Skinner
minneola – precinct #22
VOTING PLACE – Community Building
Clerk: James M. Broderick
Inspectors: Violet E. Meeker, Mae R. Weaver, Leone M. Mann, Elmer A. Smith
groveland – precinct #23
VOTING PLACE – City Hall
Clerk: Albert. S. Brooks, Sr.
Inspectors: C. Jack Hart, John C. Moulton, C. B. Mullowney, John S. Arnold, Anne D. Rademacher
Ferndale – precinct #24
VOTING PLACE – Community Bldg.
Clerk: Pearl K. Foster
Inspectors: Mrs. Hassie Belle Price, Mrs. Mamie Merritt, Mrs. Edith Walker, Mrs. Elizabeth Haury
fruitland park – precinct #25
VOTING PLACE – New City Hall
Clerk: Nina Hall
Inspectors: Isabelle Ruser, George Webster, J. P. Banks
leesburg – precinct #26
VOTING PLACE – Old Fire Station
Clerk: Perry Butler
Inspectors: Frank Plate, Joseph E. Long, J. Lamar Tompkins, Leon F. Colling
leesburg – Precinct #27
VOTING PLACE – Don’s Skateland
Clerk: Merle E. Nelson
Inspectors: H. B. Harrell, Jr., C. B. Garland, Florence R. Nelson
leesburg – Precinct #28
VOTING PLACE – Penn-Dixie Grocery
Clerk: J. R. Fussell
Inspectors: Mrs. Mary Lou Brooke, Mrs. Elsie L. Commander, Mrs. R. F. Gray
leesburg – Precinct #29
VOTING PLACE – Casteen’s Grocery
Clerk: Annie Lou Brunson
Inspectors: Mrs. Edgar Ward, M. Frances Trumm, Olivia Courtoy, Onie Mae Hicks
Leesburg – Precinct #30
VOTING PLACE – Krueger’s Pet Shop
Clerk: Glyn Faircloth
Inspectors: Harry D. Thorniley, J. H. Pegram, Jr., Raymond H. Krueger
mount dora – Precinct #31
VOTING PLACE – City Hall
Clerk: Henry Beims
Inspectors: Lillian G. Christie, LaVerne Snowberger, Mildred G. Hardester, Flavilla E. Blanchard, Opal W. Reich
eustis – Precinct #32
VOTING PLACE – South Bay T V & Radio Store
Clerk: John E. Musgrave
Inspectors: Rose S. Wingfield, Dayton F. Monroe, L. R. Huffstetler, Jr., Verna M. Baker
dona vista – Precinct #33
VOTING PLACE – May’s Building
Clerk: Mrs. Josie Cadwell
Inspectors: H. L. Cadwell, Marian Galtier, H. B. Michelson
airport – Precinct #34
VOTING PLACE – Airport Building
Clerk: Nancy Tobey
Inspectors: Doris H. White, Dorothy C. Woodford, S. B. Love
golden triangle – Precinct #35
VOTING PLACE – Riley’s Recreation Park
Clerk: Grady Simpson
Inspectors: Obie Alexander, Elizabeth Penn, Carol S. Graves, Hazel Crawford
eustis – Precinct #36
VOTING PLACE – Armory
Clerk: Ruth Wirth
Inspectors: Robert Tolbert, C. A. Golding, Rubye J. Partridge, Stella M. Kennedy, Ella Mae Anderson, Joe B. Kennedy
EUSTIS PRECINCT #37
VOTING PLACE – Patterson’s Garage
Clerk: Nellie Patterson
Inspectors: Barbara S. Cash, R. A. Getford, and Jessie G. Bailey
STATE OF FLORIDA, COUNTY OF LAKE:
We, the Members of the Board of County Commissioners in and for said County and State, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct list of the Clerks and Inspectors selected from District Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, to serve on the Election Board in the Second Primary Election to be held on May 24, 1960.
/s/ Fred Cross /s/ Cecil C. Theus /s/ J. C. Cowart
/s/ R. G. Bishop /s/ O. M. Simpson
Motion by Commr. Cowart seconded by Commr. Bishop and carried, that Clerk Owens be authorized to request bids for the printing of the ballots for the Second Primary Election, accept the lowest bid; and that the Chairman and Clerk prepare the ballots for the Second Primary Election and have sample ballot printed one time in the paper.
Motion by Commr. Simpson seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, that the Payroll for the month of April be approved for payment.
Copy of Resolution from City of Tavares requesting State Road Department to construct SR 500 through the City of Tavares as a municipal type section was read and filed.
amendment to zoning resolution
Motion by Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Bishop and carried the following Resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, upon the recommendations of the Lake County Zoning Commission, did, on the 4th day of April 1960, reclassify and rezone, among other areas, LAKE VIEW HEIGHTS, LAKE VIEW HEIGHTS FIRST ADDITION, and LAKE VIEW HEIGHTS SECOND ADDITION, from CLASS R-1-A to Class R-2; and
WHEREAS, through clerical error, the said Lake County Zoning Commission recommended that said property be placed in Class R-2, whereas it was intended that said property remain in Class R-1-A, but with a variance in the minimum square footage floor space for certain of the lots in said subdivision.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that the Zoning Rules and Regulations of Lake County, as changed by the Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners, adopted on the 4th day of April, 1950, with reference to Section 2 of said Resolution and pertaining to Lake View Heights, Lake View Heights First Addition and Lake View Heights Second Addition be corrected by retaining and zoning the properties in said subdivisions in Class R-1-A, however, with a variance in the minimum square footage floor space so as to permit construction of buildings at a minimum floor space under said Rules and Regulations of 700 feet, except the lots which face on Lake Griffin Road and Lake Unity Road and more particularly described as follows:
Lot 1, Block E; Lots 1, 2, 3, Block R; Lots 1, 2, 3, Block G; Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Block A; and Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 in Block G.
storage OF additional voting machines
Motion by Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, that the following Resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County heretofore entered into a Lease Agreement with Fred Duncan of Leesburg, Florida, for the storage of fifty (50) Voting Machines at a monthly rental of $82.50 per month; and
WHEREAS, Lake County has purchased five (5) additional Voting Machines, which will require safe and protective storage during the time they are not in use; and
WHEREAS, the cost of storage of the original fifty (50) Voting Machines, will increase the contract price for rental to a sum in excess of One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars, but said Voting Machines need immediate care and protection;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that this Commission enter into a temporary agreement for the storage of said five (5) additional Voting Machines at the same rate under which the original fifty (50) Voting Machines are stored, not to exceed a period of ninety (90) days, during which time the County will follow the statutory procedures for entering into Contracts in excess of One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars.
Motion by Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, that the action of the Chairman and Clerk in approving the applications for admittance to the T. B. Hospital of Robert E. Benton, Reuben D. Padgett and Garbett S. Collins be approved.
Request of Boy Scouts of America, C. D. Caldwell, Scout Executive, for a couple of days work at Camp La-No’-Che by the prisoners the last of May was read and approved.
Commr. Bishop reported he needs a certain tract of land for a clay pit, but the owners do not want to sell the land or give it. Mr. Duncan said would have to be condemned if the County needs it for a clay pit, WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Bishop seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, Attorney Duncan was authorized to negotiate with the owners of the land for purchase of same for a clay pit and report at the meeting in June.
Motion by Commr. Simpson seconded by Commr. Bishop and carried that the following Resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that the Chairman of this Board, the Honorable Fred Cross, has been elevated to the office of District Deputy Grand Master of Grand Lodge of Florida, Free and Accepted Masons; and
WHEREAS, the elevation and election to the office of District Deputy Grand Master is a signal honor and is an expression of confidence in the integrity, devotion to service and the ability of the man so elevated and elected and this Board feels that the elevation of one of its members to the Office of District Deputy Grand Master of Grand Lodge of Florida, Free and Accepted Masons adds dignity and credit to the Board of County Commissioners;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that we express to our Chairman and fellow member, Fred Cross, our sincere congratulations for his elevation to the office of District Deputy Grand Master, and that, because of his sincere and devoted service to Lake County as Chairman of the Board, and as Commissioner, we know that he will serve his District as Deputy Grand Master with the same sincerity and devotion to service.
Motion by Commr. Cowart seconded by Commr. Bishop and carried that the following Resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, one of the members of the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida – the Honorable Cecil Theus – has recently been elevated to and installed as Worthy Grand Patron of the Grand Chapter of Florida, Order of the Eastern Star, an office which includes in its jurisdiction the entire State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, the elevation and election to the office of Worthy Grand Patron of the Grand Chapter of Florida, by the Order of the Eastern Star, places the Honorable Cecil Theus in the position of great trust and of great importance and is a signal honor to our fellow member; and
WHEREAS, this Board feels that the elevation and installation of our fellow member, Cecil Theus, to the office of Worthy Grand Patron adds dignity to this Board;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that we express to our fellow member, the Honorable Cecil Theus, our sincere congratulations for his elevation and installation as Worthy Grand Patron of the Grand Chapter of Florida, Order of the Eastern Star; that his installation in said office is an expression of confidence in his devotion to the Order, in his integrity and in his ability to serve in the capacity of Worthy Grand Patron; and that his sincere and devoted service to Lake County as one of its County Commissioners is evidence of his ability to serve in the office of Worthy Grand Patron with honor and distinction.
following filed with the board
Post card from R. Ward, Eustis – objecting to the rescinding of Resolution re sale of beer on Sunday.
Letters from First Church of Christ, Eustis; Mrs. L. M. Dearth, representing members of First Church of Christ; and from Grace Baptist Church, Clermont, commending the Board for rescinding of Resolution granting the sale of beer on Sunday.
Treasurer’s Office – Notice of Automobile Liability rate filing.
Card of thanks from Bishop Family.
Copy of congratulatory telegram from Members of the Board, Attorney and Clerk, to Cecil Theus
Three letters from State Board of Health – referred to County Engineer.
following reports filed with the board
Marian Valentine, Home Demonstration Agent, and Nancy Fox, Assistant
R. E. Norris, County Agent and 2 assistants
J. C. Hunter, County Service Officer
As tomorrow is Election Day and some of the Board Members, as well as Clerk Owens, wish to adjourn, the meeting adjourned at 12:35 P.M.
/s/ Frank E. Owens___ /s/ Fred Cross __
CLERK CHAIRMAN