MINUTES OF the regular MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
monday – june 6, 1960
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session in the County Commissioners’ room in the Courthouse at Tavares on Monday, June 6th, with the following present: Chairman Cross; Commissioners Theus, Cowart, Bishop and Simpson; Attorney Duncan; and Deputy Clerk Florence Robertson. (Clerk Owens absent attending Court.)
The Board was called to order by Chairman Cross.
The Deputy Clerk reported that the following NOTARY PUBLIC bonds were approved since the first meeting in May:
With THE AMERICAN FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY - Blanche J. Market
5-11-60; Marie A. Haugh 5-20-60; James H. Pegram 5-23-60; Florence Johnson 5-25-60;
P. B. Howell, Jr. 5-26-60; and B. H. Prescott 5-31-60;
With AMERICAN SURETY COMPANY OF NEW YORK – Corinne A. Walton 5-11-60; Francella H. Wallis 5-19-60; Harold C. Moynelo 5-24-60; Juane M. Reynolds 5-30-60; and Violet M. Whitehead 5-30-60;
With GLENS FALLS INSURANCE COMPANY OF GLENS FALLS, NEW YORK -
Faye Barron 6-3-60; and with THE FIDELITY AND CASUALTY COMPANY OF
NEW YORK - H. L. Maness 6-6-60.
Mrs. Elvena Ogden of Leesburg and Mrs. Stevenson of St. Petersburg came before the Board re: Obtaining a right of way pertaining to some land owned by Mrs. Stevenson’s mother. Mrs. Stevenson stated she has been away for several years and when she returned found the land fenced in with no access road available. I checked the deed to be sure and there is a 15-foot right of way provided on each section and each half-section. Would like to know what can be done about this. Mrs. Ogden presented a sketch of the land to Mr. Duncan. She stated that Mrs. Stevenson has paid taxes for 40 years on this property which is near Eagle Nest. Mr. Duncan read a copy of a letter he has written to Mrs. Stevenson. He stated that County would have to order a title search if it enters into this. Mrs. Ogden stated she has part of the title search, and would certainly appreciate anything the Board can do. Mr. Duncan stated that if she will come to his office and bring any evidence she has, he will see what they can work out. Mrs. Ogden said Mrs. Mathews who knows about the property will come to talk to Mr. Duncan.
SUITS AFFECTING COUNTY
Mrs. Katherine L. Baker, Supervisor of Registration, appeared before the Board and presented a copy of her statement to the citizens of Lake County, which has been published. This statement re: The refusal of Mrs. Baker to certify to the official nomination of Roy W. Caldwell as County Judge of Lake County was read by Mr. Cross. Mr. Cross also read a letter from Mrs. Baker to the Board of County Commissioners requesting provision by the Board for payment for legal counsel for her defense in the Mandamus suit brought by Roy W. Caldwell, and further requesting that the Board designate Hon. C. E. Duncan as such counsel with authority to associate with him such additional Counsel as he may deem necessary.
Mr. Cross asked if there is a discussion on Mrs. Baker’s request.
DISCUSSION FOLLOWED:
During the discussion, Mr. Theus stated “Mrs. Baker took the right course. Infringing on the rights of the people to deny them the right to choose their County Judge is unthinkable. The only course open to us is to defend her.” Mr. Cross stated, “I heartily concur in this”.
WHEREUPON, Mr. Bishop moved that the request of Mrs. Baker for the appointment of counsel to represent her in the case of State of Florida, ex rel, Roy W. Caldwell, relator, versus Katherine L. Baker, Supervisor of Registration, be agreed to and that County Attorney, C. E. Duncan, be appointed to represent the Supervisor of Registration, and that he be authorized to employ additional counsel to assist him in this procedure as he may think necessary. Mr. Simpson seconded Mr. Bishop’s motion, and suggested voting this on district basis.
On roll call, the vote was as follows:
District No. 1. In view of the fact of the number of people who have contacted me, I think this
is the only course to take, and I vote yes.
District No. 2. In view of the right of the people to choose the Judge, I vote yes.
District No. 3. As I made the motion, I vote yes.
District No. 4. I stand on my second of the motion and vote yes.
District No. 5. I heartily concur in the motion.
Mrs. Baker thanked the Board for standing behind her in this issue.
W. A. Milton, Jr., being present, asked for permission to address the Board and Mr. Cross invited him to come to the table. Mr. Milton thanked the Board for its action and also thanked Mrs. Baker, stating he would like to go on record at this time as approving the Board’s action, as he feels that an official should be elected by this County rather than by plurality of votes.
Mrs. Lafroos appeared before the Board, as a member of Mount Dora City Council and as Chairman of the City dump, and asked help in relocating the City dump - stating she just learned early this morning that two gentlemen have donated land for the City dump so she does not have to ask assistance for this now. Mrs. Lafroos discussed the possibility of establishing a sanitary sewage district in the Golden Triangle area. It was suggested that Mrs. Lafroos contact the city governments in Eustis, Tavares, and Umatilla to determine their reaction concerning the proposed district and report back to the Board. It was pointed out to Mrs. Lafroos that it would take a legislative act to establish a sanitary district. Mr. Duncan stated he thinks it should be a special act.
Mr. Cross stated he invited his successor - Cousin Babb - to this meeting and he is present. Mr. Cross introduced Mr. Babb to the Board members and others present.
Mr. Duncan read the Notice to Bidders for the sale of houses along the Right of Way of SR 500.
A delegation, namely - Ken Hamilton, Lee Garner, Dick Mullins, and Carl Hartman of the Eustis Kiwanis Club - who are sponsoring the Boy Scouts of Eustis, appeared before the Board in regard to getting the Old Skating Rink for the Boy Scouts, and made an offer of $75.00 for the Skating Rink.
After hearing the request of this delegation, and its offer of $75.00 for the Skating Rink, and before the bids were opened, Mr. Simpson moved that all bids on the Skating Rink be rejected, the motion was seconded by Mr. Cowart, and carried unanimously.
Mr. Simpson then moved that the Skating Rink be donated to the Boy Scouts of Eustis. This motion was seconded by Mr. Theus, and unanimously carried.
Mr. Cross stated that the Board should commend Sheriff McCall for donating five acres of land to the Boy Scouts on which the Skating Rink will be relocated. The Board concurred in Mr. Cross’ suggested.
Mr. Duncan then opened and read the bids received for the houses on the right of way of SR 500 as follows:
EMERY DILLARD - Eustis
Each parcel in the Dream Boat area - a bid of $10.00 (8 pieces $80.00)
No bid on dock.
R. J. HANCOCK - Eustis
Item #7 right of station 1550 concrete block motel $75.00
“ #8 - right of station 1550 concrete store building $75.00
Pump house and contents $25.00
CHARLES H. JENNINGS - Mount Dora
Schrier Trailer Park property:
1 residence $30.00
2 store buildings $30.00
3 pump shed, wash room, and pier $10.00
Booth trucking office $30.00
C. M. TYRE - Eustis by S. G. Tyre
Left of Station 1502 plus 20 (4-room frame cottage
(galvanized metal roof) $105.00
All bids were taken under advisement until after dinner.
O. H. Peters appeared before the Board and presented Plat of ELDORADO ESTATES belonging to Mr. Conkling - letter from Peters presented. As Mr. Peters did not have a letter from the Health Department and did not have title opinion or policy, Mr. Duncan advised the Board that the Plat could not be approved until these were received. Mr. Peters said he would have them ready by the meeting on June 13th and present the Plat again.
Emery Dillard stated the State Road Department had to buy a piece of property of which they only needed a part - the property lies between S-46 and the railroad. He has made an offer of $9500.00 for the land consisting of 4-acres of grove - 263 trees - 12 to 15 years old - provided the Board had no objection to the sale. Mr. Duncan stated the County does not own this land and cannot sell it. The property has a grove on it and it has to be worked. He also stated he authorized some work done on the grove and had a bill from Citrus Culture in the amount of $84.86 which he sent to the State Road Department for payment, but they returned the bill. Mr. Dillard stated he will pay the bill if he gets the property. The Board thinks the property should be advertised for sale. Mr. Duncan stated he will call Mr. Ross Stanton and see what they can do. Motion by Commr. Cowart seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, that Mr. Duncan, Attorney for the Board, be instructed to notify the State Road Department the wishes of the Board on the sale of the property.
R. H. Roof, one of the deputies of the Sheriff’s Department, appeared before the Board and presented the Sheriff’s budget for the fiscal period beginning October 1, 1960, and ending September 30, 1961; the only changes being salaries of deputies $2700.00 added - paying two more people; asked for $7,500.00 reserve for contingencies - making an increase of $7,100.00. Chairman Cross stated the Board would accept the Sheriff’s budget with the changes as out-lined.
Meeting adjourned for lunch
Reconvened at 1:30 PM.
Discussion on the bids received on the houses on SR 500 right of way.
Commr. Theus moved that all bids on the Booth Trucking Office be rejected. Motion seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried.
Commr. Theus moved that the high bid on the other buildings be accepted. Motion seconded by Commr. Bishop and carried.
Mr. J. C. Hunter, Lake County Veteran Service Officer, appeared before the Board and read his Annual Report. Certificate of Attendance of the Veterans School issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs was presented to Mr. Hunter by Mr. Cross. Letter of thanks and appreciation from Mr. Melvin T. Dixon, State Service Officer, for sending Mr. Hunter to the Annual Statewide Service Officers’ School and Conference in Daytona, and for authorizing the funds to be expended for this worthy cause, was read and filed.
Roy Christopher appeared before the Board re obtaining a quitclaim deed re drainage ditch on Rozier property East of Tavares. This matter was referred to Mr. Goodson, County Engineer.
Mr. Christopher also presented Petition of Board of Public Instruction, which was to have been filed on May 2, but the Board adjourned at 12:30 and he did not get here in time to present it. Proof of publication on the Petition was also filed.
MAPS AND PLATS
CARVER HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION:
Mr. McComb appeared before the Board and stated that a few years ago some lots in this subdivision were sold by metes and bounds, and I have been advised that it would be necessary for the Board to approve the deeds before recording. Mr. Duncan stated contract cannot be violated, and under the circumstances, he thinks the affidavit should be filed with the deeds. WHEREUPON, Mr. Theus moved that the deeds be accepted for record. Motion seconded by Mr. Simpson, and carried: DEEDS BEING AS FOLLOWS: Deed dated May 31, 1960 executed by D. L. McComb and Virginia McComb, his wife, conveying to L. J. Berry and Agnes Berry, his wife, the East 136.42 feet of the West 499.26 feet of the North 50 feet of the South 180 feet of SW¼ of NE¼ Section 22-19-24 (Lot 58). Second deed dated May 31, 1960 executed by D. L. McComb and wife, Virginia McComb, conveying to Betty Chandler the East 136.42 feet of the West 302.84 feet of the North 60 feet of the South 230 feet of the of SW¼ of the NE¼ Section 22-19-24 (Lot 24)
HOBBY HILL SUBDIVISION:
Mr. Duncan stated the Plat of this subdivision is of record. Now the owner wants to close a platted road in the subdivision, and has a Supplemental Dedication of Streets, which should be recorded. Proof of Publication on the Petition is present. Said Petition being as follows:
PETITION FOR CLOSING PLATTED ROAD.
TO: The Honorable Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida.
YOUR PETITIONER, JOHN C. TEMPLE, being the owner of all of the property adjoining the following described road, hereby respectfully requests and petitions that the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, renounce, quit-claim and disclaim any right of the County of Lake and of the public in and to the following described road, located in the subdivision designated as HOBBY HILL SUBDIVISION, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 14, page 2, public records of Lake County, Florida, being more particularly described as follows:
All that part of Sunrise Road, according to the Plat of Hobby Hill, recorded in Plat Book 14, page 52 of the public records of Lake County, Florida, lying between the Westerly boundary of Genius Court extended across Sunrise Road and the Easterly right-of-way of U.S. Highway #441 and #27 not included in the following described parcel. A strip of land 30 feet on either side, when measured perpendicular to and radial to, the following described centerline: from a point 30 feet South 0o17’20” East from the Southeast corner of Lot 42, Hobby Hill, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 14, page 52, of the public records of Lake County, Florida, run South 89o49’10” West, 10.0 feet to the beginning of a curve to the right having a radius of 90.0 feet and a central angle of 24o30’; thence along the arc of said curve 38.48 feet to the end of said curve; thence North 65o40’50” West, 121.42 feet.
and, in support of said Petition, respectfully shows:
1. That your Petitioner is the owner of all the land adjoining, abutting, and affected by the road hereinabove described.
2. That said road is not included within any incorporated municipality of Lake County, Florida.
3. That said road is not a part of any county, state, or federal highway.
4. That said road has never been opened to the general use of the public.
5. That the closing of said road will not interfere with the road system, and will not deprive any person owning property near or adjacent to said road of any means of ingress or egress to any existing public highway.
6. That your petitioner has published a notice of intention to close said road in the Tavares Lake County Citizen, a newspaper of general circulation, published in Tavares, Florida, as required by law for the closing of streets, roads, and avenues, and presents with this Petition the proof of publication of said Notice.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED this 14 day of May, A. D. 1960.
John C. Temple
John C. Temple, Petitioner.
STATE OF FLORIDA )
COUNTY OF LAKE )
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority duly authorized to administer oaths and take acknowledgements in the State of Florida, personally appeared JOHN C. TEMPLE, a widower, to me well known, who being first duly sworn says that he is the owner of the tract of land described in the foregoing Petition, and that he has executed said Petition for the purposes set forth therein.
WITNESS my hand and notarial seal at Hobby Hill, in said county and state, this 14th day of May, A. D. 1960.
Helen S. Wilson
Notary Public, State of Florida at Large
My Commission Expires Feb. 6, 1962 (Notarial Seal)
Bonded by American Fire and Casualty Co.
WHEREUPON, Mr. Theus made a motion that the Supplemental Dedication of Streets be accepted and the following Resolution be adopted. Motion seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried:
WHEREAS, JOHN C. TEMPLE, a widower, the owner of the land abutting the following described platted road, has presented to the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, a Petition to close a certain platted road in Lake County, Florida, as it appears upon the Plat designated as “Plat of Hobby Hill”, which Plat is filed and recorded in the public records of Lake County, Florida, in Plat Book 14, page 52, and more particularly described as follows:
All that part of Sunrise Road, according to the Plat of Hobby Hill, recorded in Plat Book 14, page 52 of the public records of Lake County, Florida, lying between the Westerly boundary of Genius Court extended across Sunrise Road and the Easterly right-of-way of U.S. Highway #441 and #27 not included in the following described parcel. A strip of land 30 feet on either side, when measured perpendicular to and radial to, the following described centerline: from a point 30 feet South 0o17’20” East from the Southeast corner of Lot 42, Hobby Hill, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 14, page 52, of the public records of Lake County, Florida, run South 89o49’10” West, 10.0 feet to the beginning of a curve to the right having a radius of 90.0 feet and a central angle of 24o30’; thence along the arc of said curve 38.48 feet to the end of said curve; thence North 65o40’50” West, 121.42 feet.
and said Petition is in proper order and form; and
WHEREAS, the said Board of County Commissioners has, on this the 6th day of June, A.D. 1960, at its regular meeting, at 10 o’clock in the forenoon, at its office in the Court House at Tavares, Lake County, Florida, considered the advisability of renouncing or disclaiming any right of Lake County and the public in and to the above described platted road, and the advisability of vacating, abandoning, discontinuing, and closing same; and a Notice of this meeting was published according to law in the “Tavares Lake County Citizen”, a newspaper of general circulation, published at Tavares, Lake County, Florida, proper proof of the publication of which has been submitted to the Board of County Commissioners, and
WHEREAS, the Board has considered said application, and no objections have been made to the closing of said Platted Road; and it appears to the Board that the continued dedication of said platted road 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 road hereinbefore more particularly described 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 the said platted road, and that the title to said platted road be vested in the adjoining property owner in accordance with the law.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: /s/ Frank E. Owens /s/ Fred Cross (Official Seal)
CLERK CHAIRMAN
Mr. Duncan read a letter from State Road Department enclosing check for $2,600.00 from Dr. C. M. Tyre for a house on Right-of-Way SR 500. Motion by Commr. Bishop seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, that Clerk Owens be instructed to endorse the check to the State Road Department and mail to Mr. Duncan for transmittal.
Mr. Duncan stated he had received a letter from Kingswood Sprott, Jr., Attorney for Universal Food Products Inc., re: Personal taxes on property owned by this Company in Clermont. Mr. Bishop reported that the City of Clermont charged them the full taxable price on the property. Mr. Duncan recommended not allowing any reduction on County taxes based on the report of the City of Clermont as a matter of law. WHEREUPON, Mr. Bishop made a motion that the Tax Assessor be instructed to go according to Procedure of Law in the case. Motion seconded by Mr. Simpson, and carried.
Mr. Duncan read two letters from L. M. “Stew” Prince, Eustis re: deeds for rights-of-way in the Chain-O-Lakes Subdivision - one deed from Euclid Parker, et al, to LAKE COUNTY, and one from Lost Lake Lodge Inc., a corporation, to LAKE COUNTY, WHEREUPON, Mr. Simpson made a motion that the deeds be accepted for right-of-way purposes and recorded. Motion seconded by Mr. Cowart, and carried.
Mr. Simpson filed a check for $69.30 from Superior Asphalt Company for 32-feet of culvert plus bands.
Mr. Simpson reported he does not have enough clay to keep up the Sorrento cemetery road and wants authority to pave the road to the cemetery line. WHEREUPON, on motion of Mr. Simpson, seconded by Mr. Cowart and carried, the Board gave District No. 4 permission to pave the Sorrento cemetery road to the cemetery line at District No. 4 expense.
Mr. Simpson reported that Joanna Shores Property Owners Association has collected $1,154.27 to pay for material to extend the road on Joanna Shores Drive. Mr. Goodson thinks this amount will be sufficient to pay for the paving, WHEREUPON, on motion of Mr. Simpson, seconded by Mr. Bishop, and carried, District No. 4 was given authority to pay the extension of Joanna Shores Drive and pay for it with the money donated by the property owners.
DISCUSSION RE: FILL DIRT FOR SCHOOL GROUNDS:
No definite action taken.
Mr. Simpson stated that Chas. Kennedy asked him about a road into the colored cemetery near the Drive-In Theatre. He told Mr. Kennedy if they would get the right-of-way we would put in some clay. If they can get 25-feet, can put in 18 feet of clay, but not maintain the road. Mr. Simpson and Mr. Bishop said they would put in the clay.
DISCUSSION FOR SURFACING AND RETREATMENT OF APPROXIMATELY 3.5 miles of road.
Motion by Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Bishop and carried, that Clerk Owens be authorized to publish NOTICE TO BIDDERS for surfacing and retreatment of approximately 3.5 miles of road as follows:
West Side Drive and Montclair Road
City Limit Road from U.S. 27(N) easterly
Garrett Road
Johnson Road
Colonial Drive
Carlton Village Road
for paving with a sand asphalt mix approximately .5 miles of road between SR 50 and a point southerly toward Suburban Shores; and approximately two miles of road between a point approximately two miles West and State Road 452.
MINUTE MAID CORPORATION LAND:
Mr. Duncan reported that the appraised value of the Minute Maid property was so far in excess of the County-owned land, the County could not trade. Now Minute Maid has agreed to give the County 667 feet plus access road which runs between the two tracts and the borrow pit, and the better of the bargain, and he suggested authorizing the exchange of the property. WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Bishop, and carried, Attorney Duncan was authorized to advertise for the Exchange of the land with Minute Maid.
Motion by Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried that the following Resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, it appears that upon the calculation of the number of square yards required for the surfacing of the road referred to as “Eagle’s Nest Road” and the road referred to as “Griffin View Road”, an error was made and such error did not appear until after the construction of the road had commenced and was nearly completed; and
WHEREAS, J. D. MANLY CONSTRUCTION CO., the Contractor submitting the lowest bid for the construction of said road has agreed to complete said road at the same basic price, which was the lowest bid received prior to the awarding of the contract; and that re-advertisement and re-negotiation of said contract would resort in more expense, than would be saved by continuing the project at the same basic price;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that a change order be authorized and executed, changing the total estimate for the paving of said roads to 75,922.8 square yards, to be constructed upon the basic price set forth in the original bid for such work.
DISCUSSION ON FRANK ROPER ROAD:
This road was built during the time Jack Hooten was Commissioner in District No. 3. Mr. Bishop stated he refuses to keep the road up as it is not a County road. Deeds not on record, and Mr. Bishop stated as far as he is concerned it is a private road, but Mr. Roper thinks the County should pay for the road and the cost was $4,000.00. No action taken on the matter.
ORANGE BLOSSOM HILLS SUBDIVISION PLAT: Following filed re this Plat:
Opinion of Title by John F. Cherry. Copy of Policy #FE 19103 by Title & Trust Company of Florida. Letter from Lake County Health Department and letter from Orange State Engineers.
The Plat of Orange Blossom Hills Subdivision was accepted on May 9th, with the provision that C. E. Duncan, Attorney for the Board, secures a Subordination of Release of the Mortgage on the public streets. (Said subordination was filed this date for record, with the Plat.
On May 9th, the budget hearing was set for June 15th, but now it is changed to Wednesday, June 22, at 9:00 AM.
Attorney H. L. Pringle appeared before the Board and filed PETITION of numerous residents and property owners around Silver Lake for the establishment of a street numbering system. Mr. Pringle stated the Postal Authorities have approved the Plat and ask now that it be approved by the Board. Copy of the Plat was filed with the Board, WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Simpson, the following resolution was adopted:
“RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, numerous residents around Silver Lake have petitioned the Post Office Department of the United States of America through the office at Leesburg, Florida for the establishment of a street numbering system; and
WHEREAS, the community around Silver Lake is not within the limits of any municipal corporation and a copy of said petition being submitted to this Board, together with a copy of the map or plat of the lots in said area, showing the house or lot numbers assigned to each approximately 100 feet thereof,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the said numbering system as shown on said plat and the naming of the road around said Silver Lake as “North Silver Lake Drive” and “South Silver Lake Drive” respectively appears to be proper,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that said numbering system be, and the same is hereby, approved and said petition and plat are hereby received and ordered filed in the records of this Board for the purposes above expressed only.”
Clerk Owens advised the Board that Mr. Budge Mead of the First National Bank of Eustis had invited the Board of County Commissioners to lunch on Wednesday, June 8, at 12:15 at the Fountain Inn Hotel. Mr. Duncan suggested that the Board attend the luncheon and listen to what they have to say. Mr. Duncan explained to the Board the status of Waterman Memorial Hospital - Hospital was donated to Lake County Medical Society and now the Doctors have come to the decision they cannot operate it any longer and to convey it to a new corporation.
MAINTENANCE OF TYPEWRITERS IN COURTHOUSE:
Motion by Commr. Simpson seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, that Clerk Owens be authorized to advertise for contract for maintenance of typewriters in the Courthouse.
Clerk Owens having requested quotations on an out-board motor from various companies the following quotations were received and read:
SMITTY’S BOATS & MOTORS - Leesburg - 10 H. P. Complete $334.50
COTTRELL MARINE COMPANY - Eustis - 1 new 1960 Evinrude 10 HP. OB
Motor, complete with 6-gal tank $331.50
STRONG’S SPORTING GOODS - Eustis
1-1960 10 HP. Johnson Motor #OD-21, including tank & fuel line,
With no charge for use of one 15-HP motor loaned to Hyacinth Control
from June 3-60 to delivery date $331.50
Motion by Commr. Simpson, seconded by Comr. Theus, and carried, that the bid of Strong’s Sporting Goods of Eustis to furnish Lake County for Hyacinth Control One 1960 10 HP Johnson Motor #OD-21, including tank and fuel line, with no charge for use of One 15-HP motor loaned to Hyacinth Control from June 3-1960 to delivery date, for the price of $331.50, be accepted.
Motion by Commr. Simpson, seconded by Commr. Theus, and carried, that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, it appeared that subsequent to the construction of State Road S-44-A, generally referred to as Orange Avenue Extension, that the drainage by culvert under said road at Station 18-60 was changed from the original drainage as it existed prior to the construction of said road; and one end of the present culvert under said road is, through lengthening of culvert, approximately 16 inches higher than drainage facilities were prior to the construction of said road, and that, because of the raising of the drainage facilities, Lake Joanna, which lies to the South of said road, is kept at a height during high water seasons of 16 inches above its average mean high water level; and as a result thereof is damaging various properties abutting said lake; and said property owners have requested that the drainage facilities be changed in order to permit a mean high in Lake Joanna at a point sixteen (16) inches below its present level;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that the State Road Department be requested to install an additional culvert parallel to the existing culvert, but at such a level as will permit water to flow Northerly under said road at a level 16 inches below the present installation; and that the new structure be a part circle arch, having an end area of approximately 460 square inches.
Motion by Commr. Simpson seconded by Commr. Bishop and carried, that the action of the Chairman and Clerk in approving the applications for admittance to the T. B. Hospital of Manford C. Flowers and Marlow S. Huggins be approved.
Motion by Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Bishop and carried, that the hiring of relief for Sunday, once a week, at the Juvenile Shelter, for the Supervisor, be approved effective April 4, 1960, at the price of $12.50 for the period which can run, if necessary, from midnight Saturday night to 6:00 AM Monday following.
Letter from R. A. Gray, Secretary of State, enclosing “Sample Ballot” for May 24th Primary Election, and Certification of R. A. Gray, Secretary of State, filed with the Board.
Copy of letter to Hon. R. A. Gray from Frank E. Owens, Clerk of Circuit Court, certifying list of persons who qualified for Democratic nomination for County Judge of Lake County when qualifying dates were reopened as of twelve o’clock noon, Friday, May 6, 1960, and closed twelve o’clock noon, Wednesday, May 11, 1960, to be voted on in the Democratic Primary May 24, 1960.
FOR COUNTY JUDGE: Roy W. Caldwell
W. A. “Bill” Milton, Jr.
Fred Reedy
Motion by Commr. Cowart seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, that Clerk Owens be authorized to sign their typical section Re: 11681-3602, SR S-565-B; SR S-565-A at Vitti Corner Easterly to SR #561. Length 1.81 miles.
Clerk reported that the map on the above numbered job was delivered to Lake Abstract & Guaranty Company for title search on May 19, 1960.
Copy of SRD Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year July 1, 196 – June 30, 1961.
Title Search on Unity Road in District No. 1 made by Inland Abstract & Title Co. filed with the Board.
Motion by Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, that the bill of Inland Abstract & Title Company for preparing title search on Unity Road in the amount of $30.00 be approved for payment.
Motion by Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, that Clerk Owens be authorized to purchase from Bowen Supply Company two Register of Instruments, numbers 50 and 51, for the price of $249.50.
Appraisal of O. H. Keene, W. Ben Harmon and Arthur George on 5 acres of land in Section 6-23-26 showing appraised value of $4,000.00; and appraisal on the W 350’ of N ½ of SE ¼ of NE ¼ of Section 27-24-26, showing appraised value of $2,000.00 were filed with the Board, with bills of $50 each for the 3 appraisers – total $150.00. Bills approved for payment (FOR THE RESOLUTION TO CONDEMN THE LAND, SEE PAGE 69 OPPOSITE)
Hunnicutt & Associates, Inc., filed with the Board Resume of work completed in connection with Lake County Revaluation Project through the week ending April 30, 1960; and ending May 31, 1960, with bills attached.
Motion by Commr. Bishop seconded By Commr. Theus and carried, that the bills of Hunnicutt & Associates, Inc., for services rendered for March 28 thru April 30, in amount of $10,868.74; and for services rendered for May 1 thru May 28, in amount of $9,906.98 be approved for payment.
Motion by Commr. Cowart seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, that Clerk Owens be authorized to execute Excise Tax Form H on all deliveries April 1 through December 31, 1960, with Gulf Oil Corporation.
Letter from Mr. John E. Miklos, Head Tallahassee Office and Public Service Training Center, requesting authorization of the Juvenile Counselor to attend the Delinquency Control Institute to be held at Florida State University, Tallahassee, on June 19 thru July 16, 1960, was read WHEREUPON on motion of Commr. Cowart seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, D. M. Pearce, Juvenile Counselor was authorized to attend the Delinquency Control Institute to be held at Florida State University, June 19 – July 15, 1960; and that expenses be allowed up to $250.00.
Ten copies of Agreement re: Lake Woodward Pump were presented by Mr. Goodson. The Board requested that this matter be tabled until next Monday, June 13, 1960.
Letter from Glenn G. Frazier, Architect Reference: Lake County Agricultural Center was discussed. Mr. Simpson said if the City of Tavares does not chlorinate, we will have to. Estimated approximate cost of well, pump, chlorinator, pressure tank and fittings would be $6,000.00 to $7,000.00.
Motion by Commr. Bishop seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, that the Payroll for the Clerks and Inspectors for the First and Second Primary Elections – May 3 and 24 – be approved for payment.
A Resolution from City of Eustis requesting the Board to negotiate with the State Road Department for leasing to SRD certain property belonging to City for public park, etc., was referred to Mr. C. E. Duncan, Attorney for the Board.
Motion by Commr. Simpson seconded by Commr. Theus, the following Resolution was adopted: Unanimously carried.
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the Board of County Commissioners that the Honorable R. G. Cassady Tax Assessor for Lake County, has suffered a great loss in the final departure of his mother, Mrs. Minnie Cassady; and
WHEREAS, the loss of a loved one, despite the knowledge that it is inevitable and that the time is approaching is always an abrupt and severe shock, resulting in a very deep sense of loss and sorrow.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, and each and every member thereof, that we take this method of expressing to the Honorable R. G. Cassady our sympathy and sorrow for the loss of his mother, Mary Elizabeth Cassady, so well-known to the pioneers of Lake County as “Minnie” Cassady. The passing of Minnie Cassady, who, with her family, was one of the pioneer developers of Lake County, is a loss to the people of Lake County as well as the members of her family that we recognize the contributions she has made to Lake County for which she will be long remembered.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the Board of County Commissioners and that a copy hereof be sent to the newspaper for publication and to the Honorable R. G. Cassady.
A Resolution from City of Eustis requesting the Board of County Commissioners to declare Lake Shore Drive from its intersection at Bay Street in the City of Eustis, to its intersection with SR 19, near the town limits of the town of Tavares, be declared a Secondary road was read, WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Simpson seconded by Commr. Bishop and carried, the following Resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County that the “Lake Shore Drive” commencing in Eustis at Bay Street and extending Westerly and Southwesterly along the shoreline of Lake Eustis, and connecting with State Road 19 Northeasterly of Tavares is bearing an increasing volume of traffic; that, because it is a shorter route, it is more and more frequently used by through traffic from the northern and southern ends of the County and otherwise; but that, because of the increased volume of citrus fruit grown along and in the close vicinity to said road, said road is being used more and more for commercial purposes, and maintenance problems will therefore increase.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that the State Road Department of the State of Florida be required to take over and place in its secondary road system the road above described, and to maintain and improve the same as traffic requirements demand.
After discussion of condemning certain land for a clay pit, on motion of Commr. Bishop seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the following Resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, ever increasing demands are made upon the Board of County Commissioners for the construction of roads having clay base or better, to serve primarily the agricultural areas of Lake County; and
WHEREAS, the location of clay suitable for road construction purposes is becoming more and more difficult; and
WHEREAS, many demands have been made upon the Board of County Commissioners to construct clay roads in the Southern end of Lake County to serve agricultural areas already under development and it is essential that clay deposits be located and acquired for the above purpose; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has located clay deposits in two areas, both of which are essential for the service of such areas in the construction of clay roads; and for that purpose the Board of County Commissioners has determined that the acquisition of clay deposits is essential;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that the acquisition of clay deposits in the Southern portion of Lake County is necessary and essential for the purpose of constructing roads to serve developed areas in the Southern portion of Lake County, that the areas hereinafter described are nearest to the locations for roads which have become necessary for the purpose above set forth and that the acquisition of said clay deposits is necessary and essential for said purposes;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that the County Attorney be, and he is hereby authorized and empowered to acquire the following areas where clay deposits are located by gift, lease, purchase, or by condemnation, to-wit:
The North half of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (N ½ of SW ¼ of NE ¼ of SW ¼ ) of Section 6, Township 23 South, Range 26 East, containing five (5) acres more or less;
ALSO:
The West 350 feet of the North Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (N ½ of SE ¼ of NE ¼ ) of Section 27, Township 24 South, Range 26 East.
letters filed with the Board:
Lake County Health Department re: Grand Island Shores Subdivision
Evena B. Ogden re: Keeping Road Open on West side of Highway #27
State Road Department re: Million Dollars SRD Lake County Certificates of Indebtedness (80%)
SW. T. B. Hospital – re admittance of Marlow Huggins
Notice U. S. Army Engineers re: Bridges
State Board of Health A. Ruski Trailer Court
G. T. Sims Commending Commrs. for stand against sale of beer, etc., on Sunday
Lake Side Baptist Church, Leesburg expressing appreciation for Commrs. stand against sale of beer
Dr. C. M. Tyre – enclosing check for $2,600.00 payment of house on SR 500 & letter to Duncan
Seaboard Air Line RR re: Closing Railroad Mile Post known as McCollum’s Spur (Mill) Tavares
SRD re: Lake Dora Canal Bridge returned to County for maintenance
C. E. Duncan enclosing copy of his letter to Atty General re: Withdrawal of a nominee in the Demo Party, and request for opinion as to further procedure
State Plant Board – expressing appreciation for use of room in Courthouse for conferences
Anna Mae Sikes, State Home Demo. Agent – expressing appreciation for help in 4-H work
Notice of Navigation Interests – Moss Bluff
South Lake Water Ways Club Re: Clearance of bridges
Irene Coyle Re: making application for working in Nursing Home
NOTICE re: Automobile Insurance Rate filing
Letter to Samuel Goldmeer Re: Hauling Clay from pit
reports filed with the board
Service Officer – J. C. Hunter
Report of Prison Inspection – Lake County Jail and State Road Prison No. 5758 – Tavares
R. E. Norris, County Agent and two assistants
Marian Valentine and two assistants
MEETING ADJOURNED.
/s/ Frank E. Owens /s/ Fred Cross
CLERK CHAIRMAN