MINUTES OF THE regular MEETING OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONDAY, APRIL 3, 1961
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session in the County Commissioners’ room in the Courthouse at Tavares on Monday, April 3, at ten o’clock a.m. with the following present: Chairman Theus, Commissioners Cowart, Dykes, Simpson, and Babb, Attorney Duncan; County Engineer Goodson and Clerk Owens.
The meeting was opened with prayer by Chairman Theus.
The minutes of the meeting of February 28th and March 6th were adopted as read on motion of Commr. Simpson seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried.
Clerk Owens reported that he has approved since the first regular meeting in March the following Notary Public Bonds with American Fire and Casualty Company:
Estelle S. Sheftall 3-6-61; Eudelle E. Hood 3-8-61; L. R. Tucker 3-13-61; E. M. Dyson 3-13-61; Margaret H. Carlton 3-13-61; Louella Bailey 3-16-61; James E. Boast, Jr. 3-20-61; Lorene F. Harrison 3-21-61; Etta R. Arwood 3-16-61, and John P. Wilkerson 3-24-61.
With American Surety Company of New York, the following:
Regina S. Labbate 3-9-61; Dolores Williams 3-13-61; Marie Lane 3-15-61; Vera E. Sawyer 3-22-61; Nancy Carol Everett 3-29-61.
Motion by Commr. Cowart seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, that the application of Paul Wayne Tyson of Groveland for admission to the T. B. Hospital be approved.
A group of 14 citizens representing the Belmont Heights Property Owners appeared before the Board and requested that a certain road in Belmont Heights be kept open. The spokesman for the group stated that Miss Bertha Butler has closed the road that has been used for twenty years or more and they would like to know what authority she had for closing the road. Mr. Duncan stated if there is evidence that the road has been used for twenty or more years, it is a prescriptive road. Several of the persons in the group stated the road has been used for twenty or more years, WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Simpson seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, the following Resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, it has been made to appear to the Board of County Commissioners by evidence of two residents of the County, living in or near the subdivision known as Belmont Heights, that there has existed for a period of more than twenty-three (23) years a road passing through Lot 5, Block 5, of Belmont Heights, First Subdivision, and continuing in a Westerly direction; that said road has been used by the public generally for a period of in excess of twenty-three years prior to this date and was being used up to the time that an obstruction was constructed across said roadway within the past month; and
WHEREAS, it appears from the evidence submitted to the Board of County Commissioners that the roadway extending westerly from Lot 5, Block 5, of Belmont Heights has become a road by prescription, and a road which the public is entitled to traverse;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners that the Sheriff of Lake County be, and he is hereby instructed to remove any obstructions to said roadway which prevent the passage of the public generally thereon.
NOTICE OF BIDS FOR HOME FOR THE AGED
Notice having been advertised for the purchase of a washing machine and dryer for the Home for the Aged in Leesburg, the following bids were received:
Lenfestey Supply Co., P. O. Box 1276, Tampa 1, Florida
Cook Special 25 pound Washette - Manual $775.00
Semi-Automatic 860.00
Fully Automatic 995.00
50 pound Tumblette Deluxe Model 37S30
With 30 minute sequence timer 560.00
20” Basket Cook Extractor 220-1-60 845.00
F. O. B. Leesburg, Florida
Butler Electric Company – Eustis, Florida
Glover Open-End Washer – F.O.B. Leesburg, Florida $1,146.00
After discussion on the above bids, Commr. Cowart moved that the low bid of Lenfestey Supply Company for one fully automatic Cook Special 25-pound Washette for the sum of $995.00 be accepted. Motion seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried.
Motion was made by Commr. Cowart that the low bid of Lenfestey Supply Company for one 50-pound Tumblette Deluxe Model 37S30 with 30-minute sequence timer for the sum of $560.00 be accepted. Motion as seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried.
notice of bids for service of window air conditioners
Butler Electric Company – Eustis
$3.00 per service call up to one hour or fraction thereof.
$2.75 per hour thereafter for each qualified refrigeration serviceman (not helper) plus charge of $1.00 mileage for round trip
George O. Pringle – Leesburg
$5.00 for first hour or portion thereof,
$4.00 per hour thereafter to a total of four hours
$3.50 per hour for the fifth hour and thereafter,
$5.00 Minimum Charge - .10 per mile both ways for mileage
Advance Electric Company – Clermont
$3.00 per air-conditioner, which includes filter change every 60 days any parts needed, will be furnished to you at a discount price.
All of the above bids were on a basis of every 60-days beginning May 1961.
Motion by Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, that the bid of Butler Electric Company for Servicing all window air conditioners in the Courthouse and the Courthouse annexes under the supervision of the Board of County Commissioners, as set out above, be accepted.
Mr. Abe Freelander appeared before the Board and expressed appreciation for the work the County Commissioner has done on the road to Tall Palm Landing (Fish Camp) on the St. Johns River.
A petition signed by 47 taxpayers in Lake County re Road into the Old Cummer Cypress Lumber Camp was read and filed. The Petition asked that the County continue help on this road and thanked the Board for work being done at the present in establishing adequate drainage ditches on each side of the road.
Euclid Parker appeared before the Board re: Certain people encroaching on a street in Pitman, which was once the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad right of way, with obstructions that constitute a nuisance. Mr. Goodson said he has discussed this with Mr. Parker. Mr. Theus suggested that the Sheriff be asked to have the street opened in cooperation with the Health Department advising that septic tank should be installed. Mr. Duncan advised that the fact that this is a prescriptive road would have to be established. Mr. Parker said it is the old County road that runs along the railroad right of way in Pitman, adjoining Block A of the Town of Pitman and has been used for more than 20 years as a public road and is therefore a public road by prescriptive right. Mr. Babb stated he has been here 30 years and knows that it is a prescriptive road, WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, the following Resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the Board of County Commissioners that there has existed a roadway traversing the old right of way of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Right of Way, and adjoining Block A, in the Town of Pittman; and that said road has been used by the public generally for a period of more than twenty (20) years last past; and
WHEREAS, it has further been brought to the attention of the Board of County Commissioners that certain encroachments have been erected in said roadway, without any permit from Lake County and should be removed; that said encroachments are unsightly and interfere with the free passage of traffic along said road.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, that the Sheriff of Lake County be, and he is hereby instructed to remove any encroachments located upon the roadway above described, here declared to be a road by prescription.
Doug Igou again appeared before the Board to inquire about what progress the Board has made with the State Road Department on Road SR-44. He also stated the County should request the Road Board for information on when they are going to have the hearings on the roads.
Motion by Commr. Simpson seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried that Mr. Duncan, Attorney for the Board, be instructed to request the Road Board to notify each individual Commissioner and the Clerk of the Board when they are going to have hearings on roads.
Mr. Owens stated that Mr. Richey Green, District Engineer of the State Road Department, is in the Hospital in DeLand and he sent flowers from the Board, Clerk and Attorney.
trailer at wlbe corner off of road 441
A group of citizens appeared before the Board and the spokesman – Mr. Otis Knee – stated trailers are parked at this corner. Mr. Goodson said the parties were instructed the first of March to move the trailers, but have not moved them yet. Mr. Goodson said he would go to see the party again and force him to move the trailers. Mrs. Knee said the road in the subdivision is in bad shape and would like to know how to turn it over to the County for maintenance. Mr. Babb said he would scrape the road soon.
orange hill estates
Plat of this Subdivision was presented by Paul Huff stating the subdivision is owned by J. V. Fowler, Frank DeBantulo and Paul Huff. The following were also presented: Letter from Lake County Health Department and title insurance policy #FE-37099 issued by Title & Trust Company of Florida, showing title free and clear of any encumbrances, except taxes and revision in the State of Florida for petroleum rights. Mr. Duncan said the streets are wide – meeting requirements and adjoins SR-44. Mr. Goodson stated the Zoning Commission has accepted an application for re-zoning. Mr. Duncan stated outside of the Zoning Regulations this plat is acceptable, but should be held up until the Zoning Commission takes action. Therefore, Mr. Huff was advised to bring the Plat back later.
Mr. Chas. Anderson appeared before the Board and stated he cannot comply with the details required by the Board re plats. Do not know which way to turn. Cannot sell off a piece of land. Do not know what to do. Mr. Goodson stated that in 1957 Mr. Anderson undertook to record this plat in Groveland Farms, but was unable to do so as not all 50 feet wide streets in the Plat. The dedication is only 25 feet wide streets. Access has been maintained on dedicated streets by the County. Mr. Anderson should acquire a 50-foot wide strip and make a plat with 50-foot streets. Mr. Anderson wants a building permit on part of this tract on which he attempted to record the subdivision. The 25-foot access road will have to be kept open for people who live down in there. Will have to have a 50-foot right of way through his property all the way through the entire subdivision. Mr. Anderson was advised to get it platted with 50 foot streets. Mr. Theus suggested in this case looks like a hardship case. Mr. Cowart said a clay road has been in there for years. Eight or ten families are living in there, and I feel like this is a hardship case.
Board adjourned for lunch and reconvened at 1:45 p.m.
Mr. Phil Williams and Mr. Hawthorn appeared before the Board re: A road into their property in South Lake County right off of road 27 about one-half mile. Mr. Hawthorn said he will deed the County a right of way across his property. Mr. Williams said we are in a critical condition in getting in and out of our groves. A lot of groves to be taken care of and no road to get us in and out. He said O. T. Cook has a clay pit and would sell the County clay. Commr. Dykes said we do not have money to pay for the clay, but if the people will get the clay, he will haul it. Mr. Cowart and Mr. Theus said they will help. Mr. Hawthorn said he would give a right of way over his land, bulldoze and grade it up. Mr. Duncan was instructed to check the right of way and notify Mr. Williams and Mr. Hawthorn.
Motion by Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Babb and carried that the payroll for the month of March be approved for payment.
discussion on resolution abolishing sale of alcoholic beverages on sundays
Motion by Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, the following Resolution was adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that from and after the adoption of this Resolution, the sale of alcoholic beverages, including but not limited to beer, wine and whiskey, within Lake County, but excluding any municipality which has adopted any Ordinance or Resolution contrary to the provision herein, during the hours of Sunday of each week, is hereby prohibited.
Mr. Theus presented application from George F. Bolton, operator of Orange Mountain Inn South of Clermont, for permit for sale of beer on Sundays. Motion by Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, that the permit be refused as sale of beer on Sunday is not allowed.
checks for pumping water
The following checks for pumping water from road filed by Commr. Theus:
Lawrence E. Meyer $200.00 J. A. Strickland $100.00
Carolyn L. Cooban 200.00 Millie Schulz 100.00
Parks Williams Fruit Co. 200.00 W. T. Adams 50.00
F. L. or Virena A. Bullock 100.00
Total $950.00
The following check for culverts was filed by Commr. Cowart.
Milton F. Sommer $130.00
Commr. Babb stated that Chas. Osborne wants to drain East Lake at Umatilla. Discussion followed on use of County pumps. Mr. Theus said he charged $50.00 per day – 24 hour day – for one pump. Commr. Cowart said Mr. Garcia wants a lake in the South end of the County pumped. No action taken on pumping these lakes.
pumping at lady lake
Mr. Goodson stated he had a call from State Road Department in Deland regarding Expenses of pumping at Lady Lake. The Resolution should be amended, WHEREUPON, on motion by Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the following Resolution was adopted: (and certified copies mailed to State Road Department)
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, did, on the 17th day of October 1960, and on the 12th day of December 1960, adopt Resolutions requesting the State Road Department to pay the sum of $75,273.80 for pumps and pipe lines required to reduce the water levels along State Road 500, as it passes through Lady Lake in Lake County, Florida; and
WHEREAS, at the time said Resolutions were adopted, all of the bills for the purchase of said equipment had not been received; that the total amount of said bills as now determined is $77,529.37;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that the Resolution adopted on the 27th day of October 1960, and amended the 12th day of December 1960, requesting the payment for said pumps and pipes by the Sate Road Department, be amended by striking out the figure $75,273.80 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure $77,529.37; and that the State Road Department be requested to pay the said sum of $77,529.37, in the manner as set forth in the amended Resolution adopted on the 12th day of December 1960.
Commr. Dykes reported that a delegation of citizens representing the Lake Saunders property owners visited him at his office last week regarding pumping water out of Lake Woodward into Lake Saunders. Mr. Theus said send the delegation to Deland to the State Road Department.
Letter from John Wakefield, District Department of Water Resources, was read. The Commissioners stated they are opposed to having Lake County included in the creation of the Southwest Florida Water Management District. WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Simpson and carried, the attorney for the Board – Mr. C. E. Duncan was instructed to notify the Legislative delegation that the Board of County Commissioners is opposed to having Lake County included in the creation of the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
montclair-Whitney road
Several deeds for right of way purposes to Lake County on this road in Sections 16 and 17, Tp. 19 S., R. 24 East were filed with the Board.
Motion by Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, that the deeds be accepted and filed for record.
Motion by Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, that the Typical Section on Job 11504-3601, SR S-561 (SR 500 to SR 44 via WLBE RADIO STATION 3.25 miles be approved.
Motion by Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Babb and carried that the Typical Section on Job 11503-3601, SR S-561-A (Palatlakaha River Bridge and approach South of Lake Minnehaha) budgeted amount $100,000.00 be approved.
assessments
Commr. Dykes stated that Barney Dillard and Bill Wells own property West of Pittman and Marion County has encroached on about 600 feet of the land. Mr. Dillard has had a government man here and re-surveyed this land and it is now in Lake County. The government should be asked to establish that line which they claim is not assessed. Mr. Duncan said should write the Bureau of Land Grants about this, and he was instructed to write the letter when Mr. Dykes furnishes the description.
The Board was advised that the County has some junk that should be disposed of, WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Simpson seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, the following Resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, it appears that certain equipment owned by Lake County has deteriorated to the extent that it may now be classified as junk and authority has been requested to dispose of such equipment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County that the following described equipment:
(a) Hyacinth cutter
(b) An old truck
Located at Alexander Springs, is hereby declared to be “junk,” and the Commissioner in whose District such equipment is located is authorized to dispose of the same at the best available price.
juvenile home bill
Clerk Owens informed the Commissioners that the Bill authorizing the County to build the Juvenile Home will expire in June 1961 and it will be necessary to enact a new Bill if the Board wishes to continue same – permissive act. Mr. Duncan stated unless the County Judge can convince this Board that they need a new building, let it die. The County Judge was requested to come to the meeting and he did appear and commended the Board for building the present Juvenile Home when they did. He stated that it would be very well to improve on the Detention Home in the future, but does not think it is necessary to assess taxes now, but thinks the Home does need some improvement. Could build a wing on the north and south but see no reason to appropriate 38 or 39 thousand dollars next year.
contracts
Executed contract with East Lake Paving Company for paving certain roads and the Pioneer parking lot filed with the Board.
Drainage easement between Noel E. Griffin, Sr. and wife, and Lake County was filed to be recorded – located in Sections 17 and 16 Tp. 19 S, R 27 E. (Copy also filed).
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad letter re culvert under SR-50 given to Mr. Goodson.
homestead exemption on mittie h. campbell’s property
R. G. Cassady, Tax Assessor, appeared before the Board and read a letter to Commr. Babb from Harry Gaylord, attorney, dated March 28, 1961 – re: Homestead Exemption on this property. She owned the property, but conveyed it to her son, Sam D. Brown and could not get homestead exemption, but continued to live in the house. Brown has now deeded the property back to Mittie Campbell and she will get exemption for 1961. Mr. Cassady stated he thinks the intention of the first conveyance was to reserve a life estate to his mother, but he failed to do this. Mr. Cassady was requested to ask Mr. Gaylord to come to a meeting soon and see if he can get this straightened out in order that she may be allowed homestead exemption for 1960.
R. G. Cassady, Tax Assessor, filed Certificates of Correction of Errors on the 1960 Lake County Tax Roll, numbered 208 through 272, which were approved by the Board.
Clerk Owens reported to the Board that Mr. Gunby of Deland reported that Lake County received rating of “A” for sale of the bonds, which should reflect a saving of interest of one percent.
Clerk Owens read a letter from James W. Salter, Janitor, requesting two days leave during the month of April 1961 to report to the Naval Hospital, Jacksonville, for periodic physical examination. This request was granted.
COPY OF FLORIDA BOARD OF FORESTRY SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT filed.
Request of J. C. Hunter, County Service Officer, to attend the Annual Statewide Service Officers’ School and Conference in Daytona Beach from May 1 through May 6, 1961. Motion by Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Babb and carried that James C. Hunter, County Service Officer, be authorized to attend the Annual Statewide Service Officers’ School and Conference in Daytona Beach from May 1 through 6, 1961. Motion by Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, that James C. Hunter, County Service Officer, be authorized to attend the Annual Statewide Service Officers’ School and Conference in Daytona Beach from May 1 through 6, 1961, expenses to be paid by the Board not to exceed the amount specified in the budget for this purpose - $100.00.
Clerk Owens presented Lake County Warrant #188 dated March 16, 1961 in the amount of $9.65 to Gibson’s Dining Room, Tavares, for feeding Jury December 9, 1960, requesting that said warrant be cancelled as the parties to the suit paid the bill. Motion by Commr. Simpson seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, that Clerk Owens be authorized to cancel said warrant.
Request from Gordon G. Oldham, Jr., State Attorney, to purchase another recording machine for use in his office in investigating Lake County cases. Mr. Theus said it is his understanding that Mr. Oldham can purchase a machine for about $375.00, so he told him to get the machine and send the bill to the County. The Board concurred in the instruction of Mr. Theus.
Copy of Marolf Hygienic Equipment test report given to Mr. Goodson.
Clerk Owens read copy of Resolution that the State Association of County Commissioners adopted at the Convention - proclaiming March 27-31, 1961 as County Government week.
Copy of executed Agreement with Atlantic Coast Line RR at Church Street, at a point 857 feet East of Mile Post TA-787, Sorrento, was filed.
Copy of program for dedication of Home for Senior Citizens filed.
Commr. Babb stated that Frank Johnson, Wild Life Officer, informed him if we need any boat ramps to make applications, therefore the following were suggested by the Board:
o On St. Johns River between Allen Fish Camp and bridge at Astor
o On Lake Yale at Thomas Landing on NW side of Lake
o On south side of Lake Griffin (2 boat ramps)
o On Lake Dora at foot of Mansfield Road
o On Lake Audrey, Groveland
Mr. Duncan was instructed to write Frank Johnson, Wild Life Officer, that there are several locations where the Board would like to have him come down and look over with the County Engineer and see if the Wild Life Association will approve them.
jury committee
Mr. Duncan informed the Board that he will write a special Act creating a Jury Committee if they so desire. The Board agreed to this and Mr. Duncan was instructed to write the Act.
home for the aged
Motion by Commr. Simpson seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, that the following Resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners, acting for Lake County, has entered into a Lease with Hubert G. Rikard for the operation of “Senior Citizens Home,” located in Leesburg, Florida; and
WHEREAS, it now appears that the required furniture and equipment for the operation of said home has not been installed therein and lessee will be unable to commence operation of said home within the time prescribed by the Lease through no fault of his own;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, that the rent due from said Lessee for the month of April 1961 be, and the same is hereby waived. Waiver of rent for the month of April shall in no event be construed as a waiver of any future rent due under the terms of said Lease.
certificates of indebtedness
The following were filed with the Board:
Two signed copies (By Chairman) of Official Statement concerning the Issuance of $1,250,000.00 Certificates of Indebtedness and General Information concerning the Co.
NOTICE OF SALE
BID FORM (Proposal for Certificates)
Tabulation of Bids (Form)
wawryzcki house
Mr. Goodson reported he has sold the doors on the Wawryzcki house (garage doors) for the sum of $20.00. Said amount filed for deposit.
Mr. Goodson advised the Board that the recorded platted road in Mountain View Subdivision – Lake Avenue – would be a valuable access road between Old Mount Dora Road and SR-500, WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Simpson seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the Attorney for the Board was instructed to write the State Road Department and request that a turn-around be constructed on Lake Avenue in Mountain View Subdivision to SR-500.
Mr. Duncan was instructed to find out something more about the cost of having the Attorney General’s office make up copies of all local laws for Lake County. (Library)
extractor for washing machine at home for the aged
Mr. Owens said he would check the finances and see if can purchase the Extractor and advise Mr. Goodson. Will not have to advertise for bids on this item.
Chas. P. Goodson, Zoning Director, reported he has applications for change in Zoning Regulations as follows:
Bert Baker – Bert’s Subdivision First Addition, Lots 321 through 44 inclusive, asked for change in zoning of these lots from R-1-A to R-2.
Silver Lake Estates – Henry Pringle – Lots 4, 5, 9, 10; this side of Leesburg Airport on Lake Harris, highway frontage zoned R-1-A, request to be changed to C-2 to permit Mobile Homes.
C. W. Cady – Indian Hill Subdivision, Lots 1-A; 1-B and 2, Block 4, asked for variance to permit Mobile Homes.
Mr. Goodson stated that the Zoning Commission recommended that the foregoing requests be granted. WHEREUPON, on motion by Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the following Resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the Lake County Zoning Commission did, on the 30th day of March 1961, after due Notice of the Hearing, review applications for changes and revisions of the zoning of certain areas in Lake County, and did approve certain changes as requested in the particular applications hereinafter set forth; and the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, having reviewed said applications and the recommendations of the Lake County Zoning Commission;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that the Zoning Rules and Regulations of Lake County be altered and amended as they pertain to the following tracts of land, to the classification following each description:
1. Lots 4, 5, 9 and 10, of Lake Harris Estates as recorded in the public records of Lake County, Florida, now classified and zoned as R-1-A (Residential) be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned as Classification C-2 (Commercial).
2. Lots 1A, 1B and 2, in Block 4, of Indian Hills Subdivision as recorded in the Public Records of Lake County, Florida, now classified and zoned as R-1-A (Residential) be, and the same is hereby amended, changed, rezoned and reclassified by granting a variance in said classification to permit the location of Mobile Homes.
3. Lots 32 through 34, both inclusive, of Bert’s Subdivision, First Addition, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 16, page 18, public records of Lake County, Florida, now classified and zoned as R-1-A (Residential) be, and the same is hereby amended, changed, rezoned and reclassified as R-2 (Residential).
letters filed with the board
E. R. Hendrickson, Ph.D., Chairman Florida Air Pollution Control Committee with Progress Report.
Marie Bowden – re: Lake-Sumter Committee luncheon on Junior College
Greyhound Termite Control – advising Board will be unable to hold elections in their building.
Copy of letter from C. E. Duncan, Atty., to Max Brewer, Road Bd. Member 5th District, requesting that Commissioners and Clerk be notified when the Road Bd. Meets to prepare the budget.
Copy of letter from Sheriff McCall to Van Dorn Iron Works Co., Cleveland, advising that Mr. Paul C. Perry, their representative, had run up a bill at Lakeside Inn in Mt. Dora during Sheriffs’ Assn. Convention, which is unpaid.
U.S. Army Engineers’ Public Notice that B. J. Sharp, Eustis Trailer Park, requests a permit to construct a bulkhead on Lake Eustis.
Variety Children’s Hospital, Miami, re: Bill of Jane McKay, Clermont.
State Board of Administration – Surplus gas tax and R/B Interest & Sinking Fund Balance.
Reports filed with the board
R. E. Norris, County Agent and 2 Assistants
J. C. Hunter, Service Officer
Florida Division of Corrections – State Road Prison #5758, Tavares
Commr. Babb stated he needs some pipe on Road S-450 Umatilla East to Eldorado Road, WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried the following Resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the Board of County Commissioners that in the preparation of plans for the construction of State Road S-450, Section 11684-2601, no provision was made for a turn-out and a side drain at Station 40 † 75 on the left, immediately Easterly with the confluence with a drainage ditch known as “Hick’s ditch” with the normal roadway ditch; and
WHEREAS, a turnout is now required at that location and as a result thereof a drainage pipe of a size sufficient to accommodate waters flowing through both ditches should be installed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County that the State Road Department be requested to locate a turnout at the point above designated and also install the drainage culvert as above specified and that he cost of such installation and culvert be made from Secondary Funds due Lake County.
MEETING ADJOURNED.
/s/ Frank E. Owens___ /s/ O. M. Simpson__
CLERK CHAIRMAN