MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
tuesDAY – FEBRUARY 5, 1962
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session in the County Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse at Tavares at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 5, 1962, with the following present: Chairman Simpson; Commissioners Theus, Cowart, Dykes, and Babb; Attorney Duncan; Clerk Owens; and County Engineer Givens.
The Board was called to order by Chairman Simpson.
Invocation was given by Chairman Theus.
Clerk Owens reported he has approved since the first regular meeting in January, the following NOTARY PUBLIC BONDS:
WITH AMERICAN SURETY COMPANY OF NEW YORK: J. Burnham Reilly, 1-9-62; Viola S. Reuther 1-10-62; Helena Nutt 1-10-62; Evena B. Ogden 1-16-62; G. D. Beeler 1-19-62; Royce W. Chesser 1-26-62; Mary G. Bowen 1-29-62; J. E. Shofner 1-30-62; James B. Daugherty 1-31-62; Mona D. Dandridge 1-31-62; and Eunice I. Arndt 2-5-62.
WITH AMERICAN FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY: Helen S. Wilson 1-19-62; Norma H. Coven 1-26-62; George A. Atz 1-30-62.
WITH CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY: Paul J. Peterson 1-15-62; and
Shirley G. Jackson 1-26-62.
WITH HARTFORD ACCIDENT AND INDEMNITY COMPANY: Angela W. Hulett
1-19-62; and WITH COMMERCIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY: Joseph H. Story 1-26-62
NOTARY PUBLIC BOND OF Edwin N. Dailey, Star Rt. Eustis with AMERICAN FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY was approved by the Board.
BOND OF JAMES R. CARSON, JR., as Member of the Oklawaha Authority, with U.S. Fidelity and Guaranty Company, was approved by Clerk Owens before this meeting.
ALSO BOND OF VAUGHN A. FREEMAN as Member of the Board of Southwest Florida Water Management District Oklawaha River Basin, was approved by Clerk Owens prior to this meeting.
75TH ANNIVERSARY OF LAKE COUNTY:
Karl Lehmann appeared before the Board regarding the preparations for this Anniversary. He inquired if it meets the approval of the Board to fly the three flags – American, State, and County – during this anniversary. The Board gives its consent to have the flags flown.
LOADING BOAT RAMP AT NORTH END OF BRIDGE OVER SPRING CREEK.
This matter having been previously discussed by the Board, Mr. Lehman said would be okay with him to have the boat ramp built at the North end of the Bridge on SR 455.
DISCUSSION ON CIVIL DEFENSE:
Mr. Lehman stated they have very good civil defense organizations in most of the municipalities, and have conformed to the state and national plans/ letter from Mr. Lehman to C. E. Duncan, attorney and Frank E. Owens, clerk, RE Local Lake County plans for civil defense was read and filed.
CIVIL DEFENSE BILL in the amount of $189.97 for 1.5 percent assessment for payment of $12,664.74 paid Lake County for damages caused by hurricane Donna was approved for payment on motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Dykes, and carried.
Letter from Director of Civil Defense regarding Operational Plans and Operations was read and filed.
Motion by Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Dykes, and carried, that the bill of Karl Lehmann, Secretary of Chamber of Commerce, in amount of $3,260.00 for salaries for January, February, and March, 1962 be approved for payment.
REQUEST of Karl Lehmann for $2,000.00 for the Fair Association was approved for payment on motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Babb, and carried.
ZONING PROPERTY AROUND LAKE JOANNA:
A delegation of property owners living around Lake Joanna appeared before the Board and requested that the Commissioners approve a change from R-1 (residential) to R-1-A (residential) on the property from Lake Joanna East to SR A-44-B to Old Country Club Road to Abrams Road, then to the Eichelberger Estate Road, and then back to the lake, which was recommended by the Zoning Board. Mr. Simpson, chairman, called on the Zoning Director, Mr. Givens, for his report and he recommended that the request be granted as stated on the application.
Motion by Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Babb, and carried, that the action of the Zoning Board in granting the change from R-1 (residential) to R-1-A (residential) on the above described property be approved. (See page No. 583 for Resolution regarding this)
FOUR-LANING SR 50:
A delegation from Clermont, Groveland, and Mascotte appeared before the Board regarding the four-laning of State Road 50. Attorney Roy Caldwell was the spokesman for the group. He requested that the four-laning of SR 50 from West City Limits of Mascotte to West City Limits of Clermont be put on the high priority list in this year’s request to the State Road Department. The group was advised that the budget hearing will be March 8th in Deland. A resolution from the City of Clermont requesting that State Road 50 be four-laned was filed.
Mr. Simpson suggested that a date be set for this Board to hear road requests form the Cities and interested parties, WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Theus, seconded Commr. Dykes, and unanimously carried, February 19th at 9:00 a.m. was set for hearing the requests from various cities and interested parties. Clerk Owens was instructed to notify the Cities and have the Notice published in the papers.
RE-ALIGNMENT OF U.S. 441 AT LEESBURG AIRPORT:
Don Porter and Ernest Kidd of the City of Eustis appeared before the Board regarding the previous request for this re-alignment of U.S. 441, and asked if there is any possible way to do this, and also asked that the Board give it consideration. Discussion on this, but no action taken.
A delegation from Mount Plymouth appeared before the Board. William Daugherty was the spokesman for the group and he stated he did not think they have had fair treatment from the Zoning Commission. We want to have part re-zoned and zone a part that has not been zoned. Mr. Duncan stated that must first advertise for a public hearing. Mr. Daugherty requested that the Notice be published in the Mount Dora Topic as that is near the property. Motion by Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Cowart, and carried, that Attorney Duncan prepare the notice of hearing and have it published in the Mount Dora Topic and in the Pink Sheet of the Orlando Sentinel.
TIME FOR PRESENTATION OF ZONING APPLICATIONS
Mr. Owens suggested that these applications be presented to the Board on the second regular meeting of each month. WHEREUPON, Mr. Givens presented a resolution adopted by the Planning and Zoning Commission suggesting that 2:00 p.m. on the second Monday of each month be designated for the presentation of Planning and Zoning Items to the Board of County Commissioners. Motion by Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Babb, and unanimously carried, that the Board concur in the resolution as adopted by the Zoning and Planning Commission as above.
RE: RAILROAD CROSSING INTO THOMPSON’S SUBDIVISION
Walter Thompson and Tom Sawyer appeared before the Board regarding this matter. After discussion, motion was made by Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Babb, and carried that the proposition as outlined by Mr. Thompson be accepted and go ahead with the application for this particular railroad crossing. Agreeing to the terms required by the Seaboard Railroad Company with reference to the erection of signal lights at the crossing at such times as the Railroad Company requires such construction, based upon the needs for such lights, upon the execution of certain commitments by the other parties interested. (Copy of the letter to be furnished Mr. Thompson to go with the application). Copy of letter from Lake County Health Department was filed. Mr. Duncan was instructed to write the Railroad Commission and Attorney General, that Mr. Thompson will not be able to go above $11,000.00
Mr. Simpson stated he has a car-load of rock at Sorrento and the freight on same is $90.30, which needs to be paid before moving the rock, WHEREUPON, on motion by Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Babb, and carried, clerk Owens was authorized to issue warrant in amount of $90.30in payment of the freight bill for rock for District No. 4.
PLAT OF STONE MOUNTAIN ESTATES IN SECTION 18-20-25 – on Lake Harris, was presented by Tom Sawyer, but he did not have all the necessary releases, etc., and was advised to bring the Plat back when he acquired all the data.
J. B. Thornhill, County Commissioner from Polk County, and Austin Race, appeared before the Board with Attorney John H. Dewell, and requested assistance from Lake County to help fight the smoke and fog in Polk County. They requested the use of two pumps and pipe from Lake County to fight the muck fires causing the smoke. Mr. Race stated if this permission is granted, he will use the same crew as he used in Lake County during the high water. Discussion on this as to the legality of renting the pumps. Mr. Duncan advised the Board that we have an Act of the Legislature permitting renting to political bodies equipment. Charge per hour for the equipment discussed. Mr. Race suggested $10.00 per hour for each unit, with guarantee that the equipment will be returned in as good condition as when received. Mr. Race will supervise the work. The request for the use of the pumps and pipe was presented in writing, WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Dykes, and carried, the board of County Commissioners of Lake County agreed to rent to the Board of County Commissioners of Polk County two pumps and pipe for the sum of $10.00 per hour per unit, with the provision that the Polk County Board secure and guarantee the safety of the equipment, pay all costs of delivery and return in as good condition as when received.
RE: BILL OF BEDELL, BEDELL, AND DITTMER – HOOTEN CASE: - NO.6406
This bill was presented by Mr. Duncan for expenses incurred to date – Jan 25, 1962, in amount of $1,061.50, WHEREUPON, on motion by Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Cowart, and carried, the bill was approved for payment.
APPLICATIONS FOR CHANGE IN ZONING were presented as follows:
Fred Duncan asking for re-zoning to Mobile Homes.
C.B. Marshall requests special exception for Mobile Home Village in N ½ of NW ¼ Sec. 34-18-26 now zoned agricultural.
Vernon M. Scott – property now zoned R-1 requests residential only.
The Zoning Commission recommended that the above be granted, WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Dykes, and carried, the following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the Lake County Zoning Commission did, on the 25th day of January, 1962, 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, subject to approval of the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County; 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 designated after each description:
1. The North Half of Northwest Quarter (N½ of NW¼) of section 34, Township 18 South, Range 26 East, now classified and zoned as (A) Agricultural, be and the same is hereby amended, changed, and rezoned to “Mobile Home Village”, to permit the sale of lots for mobile home use.
2. Lot 10, Blok 2, Indian Hill Subdivision, in Section 15, Township 19 South, Range 24 East, now classified and zoned as R-1-A (Residential) ne and the same is hereby amended, changed, and rezoned to “Mobile Home Village” classification to permit the use of said lots for mobile homes, as the land adjoining has been used for some time past.
3. Beginning on Northwest Quarter and bounding on Lake Joanna, Section 17, Township 19 South, Range 27 East, thence going Easterly to State Highway S-44-B, thence follow meander line of said highway South to intercept Old Country Club Road, thence follow West along Old Country Club Road to intercept Highway running North and South between Country Club Road and East Orange Avenue (known as Abrams Road) to Eichelberger Estates Road, thence East to Lake Joanna, all in Lake Joanna area, AND a certain section or all of that area to be determined specifically by the zoning commission and property owners, now classified and zoned as R-1 (Residential) be and the same is hereby reclassified and rezoned to classification R-1-A (Residential).
RE: Rezoning A.M. SKINNER PROPERTY:
Mr. Givens reported that the resolution re: Zoning this property had been rescinded as the wrong description was given. Therefore a resolution should be adopted giving the correct description, however, the Board felt that Mr. Skinner should be contacted again about paying the cost of the railroad crossing 3,531 feet Northeast from Mile Post 780 near Tavares, over the right of way of the Seaboard railroad west of Dead River, WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Dykes, and carried, Attorney Duncan was instructed to write Mr. Skinner in regard to payment for the installation of this crossing.
RADIO EQUIPMENT FOR THE JAIL AND SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT:
Sheriff McCall appeared before the Boar and requested that Notice to Bidders be published for the purchase of Radio Equipment for the Jail and Sheriff’s Department, WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Babb, and carried, Clerk Owens was authorized to advertise for radio equipment, with trade-in of old equipment, for the Jail and Sheriff’s Department.
THE BOARD ADJOURNED FOR LUNCH
The Board did not reconvene until 2:15 p.m. as the Commissioners inspected the New Jail during the noon hour.
NOTICE HAVING BEEN ADVERTISED FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO TRACTORS, THE FOLLOWING BIDS WERE RECEIVED:
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HODGES EQUIPMENT COMPANY - Leesburg |
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ITEM A - |
1 new 1962 International model 340 trade-in allowance |
$609, |
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$2,509. |
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“ B |
“ 460 ” “ |
$675, |
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$3,120. |
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Alt. |
“ B |
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$811, |
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$3,345. |
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Trade-in allowance only applicable to purchase of one tractor. If Item A and Alternate B are purchased together as one bid above, further discount the net proceeds of the sale in amount of 7 percent |
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W. M. IGOU, INC - Eustis |
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Allis Chalmers D-14 tractor |
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$3,350.00 |
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“ “ D-15 “ |
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$3,928.40 |
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Less allowance for Huber |
$7,278.40 |
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$1,800.00 |
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$5,478.40 |
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HOOD TRACTOR COMPANY - Leesburg |
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Model 661 Ford tractor |
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$2,740.00 |
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“ 861 “ “ |
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$3,096.00 |
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Less Huber grader |
$5,836.00 |
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$2,065.00 |
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$3,771.00 |
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HOOD TRACTOR COMPANY - Leesburg |
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Model 661 Ford tractor |
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$2,740.00 |
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“ 861 “ “ |
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$3,096.00 |
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Less Huber grader |
$5,836.00 |
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$2,065.00 |
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$3,771.00 |
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C & C TRACTOR COMPANY - Deland |
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New 441 Case Wheel tractor |
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$3,300.00 |
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“ 541 “ “ “ |
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$3,750.00 |
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Trade in allowance Huber grader |
$7,050.00 |
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$2,000.00 |
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$5,050.00 |
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DILLARD TRACTOR COMPANY, INC - EUSTIS |
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Oliver 550 HC |
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$3,107.90 |
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Tractor #2 |
- same as #1 except rear tires and hydraulic valve |
$3,127.00 |
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Trade in on two tractors 1 Huber grader |
$6,334.90 |
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$1,296.00 |
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$5,038.90 |
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Motion by Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Babb, and carried, that all bids be referred to the County Engineer for study and recommendations on Wednesday, February
NOTICE HAVING BEEN ADVERTISED FOR THE PURCHASE OF A PICK-UP TRUCK
THE FOLLOWING BIDS WERE RECEIVED:
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HODGES EQUIPMENT COMPANY – Leesburg 1 – 1962 International Model C-112 |
$1,696.00 |
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BOAST MOTORS, INC – Leesburg 1 – 1962 Dodge |
$1,665.95 |
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BUTLER CHEVROLET COMPANY, INC – Leesburg 1 – 1962 Chevrolet pick-up truck |
$1,649.46 |
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EUSTIS MOTOR COMPANY – Eustis 1 – 1962 Ford pick-up, rear bumper, and self-canceling turn signals |
$1,599.00 |
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JOE CREAMONS CHEVROLET INC – Eustis 1 – 1962 Chevrolet pick-up truck |
$1,664.46 |
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MID LAKES MOTOR COMPANY – Leesburg 1 – 1962 Ford pick-up truck |
$1,664.00 |
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BRILES MOTOR COMPANY – Leesburg 1 – 1962 Studebaker |
$1,579.36 |
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JUNGLE AUTO SERVICE – Leesburg 1 – 1962 GMC pick-up truck |
$1,670.00 |
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It was determined that the bid of Briles Motor Company, the apparent low bid, did not meet the specifications as to H.P. |
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WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Babb, and carried, the bid of EUSTIS MOTOR COMPANY, the low bidder, to furnish Lake County one 1962 Ford pick-up truck, with rear bumper and self-canceling turn signals, and meeting all specifications, for the sum of $1,599.00 was accepted.
Everett Huskey of Eustis appeared before the Board re: a 27-acre subdivision inside the City of Eustis, which borders one the old Grand Island Road, which needs a paved road ½ mile long into it. Harley Morse owns a block of land on this road. Mr. Huskey thinks he is willing to share 1/3 of paving if the County will share 1/3 and Huskey 1/3. Mr. Huskey was asked to find out what he can do toward getting the road paved and report to the Board about bids for paving.
Mr. Huskey urged the Board to establish a new department in the county Chamber of Commerce to promote industrial and business developments. Thinks should hire a relations man who is a specialist in the field of industrial and business development to begin an extensive promotion campaign for the county. The Board felt that this proposal should be taken up with Karl Lehmann pf the Lake County Chamber of Commerce and other Chamber officials throughout the County, before taking any action.
PLAT OF YALE RETREAT ADDITION NO. ONE:
Buddy Marshall appeared before the Board and presented this Plat, with letter from Lake County Health Department indicating that this land is suitable for septic tanks; also Title Policy #Y-883-235 dated January 31, 1961 issued by the Lawyer’s Title Ins. Corp showing the title to be merchantable, with no mortgages. Letter from Inland Abstract and Title Company, stating that the title is still the same, except that a portion of this property has been subdivided into Yale Retreat. Mr. Duncan stated that the Plat has been approved by the Zoning Commission and as far as he can see, the Plat is okay to be approved. Roads are of correct width. Street leading into the subdivision from County road. Meets the requirements of law. WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Dykes, and carried, the PLAT OF YALE RETREAT ADDITION NO. ONE was approved.
SOUTHERN STEEL COMPANY INVOICE #1130 in amount of $122,116.79 on the JAIL AND SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT was presented to the Board by Howell Hopson, architect, and approved for payment.
CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 ON JAIL AND SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT in amount of $163.79 was presented by Mr. Hopson for approval, WHEREUPON, on motion by Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Cowart, and carried Change Order No. 3 was approved.
Mr. Hopson advised the Board that BARNES RESTAURANT, INC wants to assign its payment for KITCHEN FURNITURE for the Jail to the Citizens National Bank of Orlando, and the papers will be sent to the Board for its consent.
RE: DISPOSAL OF COX HOUSE IN BLOCK 40 Tavares.
Motion by Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Babb, and carried, that Clerk Owens be authorized to advertise for sale the house known as the Cox house in Block 40, Tavares.
GARBAGE DISPOSAL:
Fred Tanner gave report on what has been done re: garbage disposal.
He was advised by the Board to contact the committee representing the three cities – Tavares, Mount Dora, and Eustis – and see of he can work out an agreement with them. If not, that the Committee come to the meeting of the Board with the proposition they have to make.
APPRAISAL IN SRD JOB 11503-2601 – Bridge over Palatlakaha SR 561-A, with bill of appraisers, was presented to the Board. Motion by Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Babb, and carried that the bill in amount of $325.00 (W. W. Boyd $225 and Stephen L. Zelazo $100) be approved and sent by Attorney Duncan with the appraisal to the State Road Department for payment.
MONORAIL SYSTEM:
Tom Burchnell of the Orlando Sentinel said id the Board is interested in this system, he will contact the Editor and have someone work up an editorial on the system. The Board agreed to this and thanked the paper for this offer.
DISCUSSION on hazards on U. S. 441 SR 27, North of Fruitland Park.
Mr. Theus stated there is no cut-off to get to Freezette and Marietta Motel, and he thinks the State Road Department should be requested to make a cut-off as all the business places are cut-off. This matter was tabled until the next meeting, or the next meeting Mr. Theus attends.
GIRL-SCOUTS’ REQUEST TO PLANT A TREE IN COURTHOUSE LAWN
Chairman Simpson read a letter from Mrs. Shaw stating that March 12th will mark the 50th year of Girl Scouts and they want to plant a tree on the Courthouse lawn to commemorate this. Motion by Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Babb, and carried, that the Girl Scouts be granted permission to plant a tree on the courthouse lawn. Mr. Simpson will tell Mrs. Shaw.
Chairman Simpson read an invitation to the Commissioners to sit in the viewing stand in Eustis on February 22nd. Mr. Simpson was authorized to accept this invitation and advise them the Board will be present.
SECTION 11010-(3111) ROBIE STREET DRAINAGE:
Mr. Simpson read a letter from the State Road Department recommending the following re: drainage on above:
1. State Road maintenance Department place 24’ of 18” CM pipe across the existing side road at Station 2 plus or minus and grade out ditch on NW return to drain to Job Station 1257 plus 00 cross drain.
2. Lake County raise side road to an elevation of 80.0 plus or minus so as to provide a minimum of 1.7’cover over pipe.
This letter requested that they be advised by letter if Lake County agrees to participate on this necessary construction.
Mr. Simpson asked if it is okay by the Board for District Four to fix this ditch, and request the State Road Department to assume the ditch. Letter referred to Attorney Duncan for reply requesting SRD to assume the ditch.
The matter to be discussed further at the meeting on February 12, 1962.
CIVIL DEFENSE:
Letter from Karl Lehmann, Director, re: Commissioners complying to Section 1, Chapter 25209 relative to Civil Defense was read and filed. Furnish Roy Christopher a copy of the Resolution.
Clerk Owens read a letter from Governor Bryant to Mr. Simpson re: SURVIVAL TRAINING PROGRAM, and copy of Simpson’s reply stating “We will do everything possible to further our survival training program in Lake County.” Commr. Dykes was instructed to contact Lou Bethea and see if he will conduct this course, and report to the Board.
Motion by Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Theus, and carried, that the Certification of Errors on the 1961 Lake County Tax Roll numbered 265 through 283 be approved.
A letter from Dr. Hall enclosing letters from State Board of Health authorizing him to purchase two 1962 Chevrolet cars was read and filed.
Clerk Owens advised the Board the Tar Boyd called him and stated that the Lake Griffin State Park Advisory Commission wants a permit to dig with a dragline a canal approximately 1,000 feet long, 50 feet wide, with water depth 6 foot from high ground to open water in Lake Griffin. Mr. Owens advised him to tell them to go ahead with the digging. If it becomes necessary to have a permit, the Board will issue same.
NOTICE HAVING BEEN ADVERTISED FOR THE PURCHASE OF CLOTH FOR MAKING MAPS, only one bid was received, which is as follows:
TECNIFAX – Jacksonville
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800 sheets 18” x 30” 11CA tecniclothinit price $146.70 – Firm for period of six months from date signed. Certified check in amount of $113.06 enclosed |
$1,173.60 |
Eng. Givens reported that a representative of Hunnicutt & Associates has been to see him several times and they have come down to the price of the maps to $997 from $3,600. Mr. Givens suggested that the Board delay any action on the purchase of the cloth until he gets sample of the maps from Hunnicutt.
Motion by Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Cowart, and carried, that the bid of Tecnifax Corp. be held in abeyance.
QUOTATIONS ON HOT PLANT MIS ASPHALT TYPE -2, AND COLD PLANT MIX.
Lakeland Asphalt Company quoted ------ $6.45 per ton their plant
R. M. Wilkins, Sanford “ $7.90 per ton
QUOTATION ON SMALL CLAIMS COURT DOCKET.
Dotherow Office Supply Co. – Orlando quoted - $128 for 2 books
General Office Eq. & Print Co. Tallahassee “ - $123 “ “ “
Motion by Commr. Dykes, sconded by Commr. Cowart, and carried, that the bid of General Office Equipment & Printing Company of Tallahassee to furnish two Docket Books for the Small Claims Court to be accepted.
SUPERVISORS OF REGISTRATION WORKSHOP IN TALLAHASSEE.
Letter form Hon. Tom Adams, Secretary of State re a workshop for Supervisors of Registration in Tallahassee on February 16-171962, was read, and Clerk Owens advised the Board that Mrs. Baker would like to attend the workshop and take one deputy. She would like to have an advance of $100.00 for expenses. Motion by Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Babb, and carried, that Clerk Owens be authorized to issue warrant to Mrs. Baker, Supervisor of Registration, for $100.00 for expense to attend the workshop in Tallahassee. She to be instructed to file receipted bills for the amount spent, and refund to the County any balance. Or if any additional amount is spent, she to furnish the bills for same.
COPY OF EXECUTED AGREEMENT dated October 5, 1961 re: MILE POST S-796, with Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company re: Crossing at Lake Lake, was filed with the Board.
Commr. Dykes gave a report on the visit to Marion County to inspect the Machines – Hot Asphalt Mixer, Conveyor and Spreader – He thinks the Board should purchase the equipment as he believes we would save in a few years the cost of the equipment. After discussion on the coast of the machine and what it would save, motion was made by Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Dykes, that the County Commissioners accept the bid of Crenshaw Equipment Company in the amount of $14,599.47 for the sale of three (3) machines, to be used in preparting materials for road surfacing and the application of said surface, exercising the right to make a deposit of 10 per cent by March 1, 1962, and the privilege of paying the balance thereof at a future date, provided, however, that proper assurances are made to the County that the equipment, when purchased, will be of the latest model. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commr. Theus stated he would like authority to extend the barn in District No. One in order to have a place to store the pumps and pipe when returned from Polk County. Motion by Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Dykes, and carried, that Commr. Theus be authorized to extend the barn for storing the pumps and pipe.
Clerk Owens advised the Board he has a letter from Orange County Board of Commissioners stating they are interested in acquiring title to E ½ of SE ¼ of SE ¼ (less N. 460 feet) and East 495 feet of N. 825 feet of W ½ of SE ¼ of SE ¼ (less N. 460 feet) Section 9-20-27 orange County. Clerk was instructed to notify Orange County Commissioners that Lake County does not wish to dispose of the land.
THE FOLLOWING LETTERS WERE FILED WITH THE BOARD:
Copy of letter from Clerk Owens to Gov. Bryant re: change of name of party nominated as Member of the Withlacoochee River Basin. The correct name is A. J. MacDonell, Erie Lake Ranch, Groveland, Florida
Copy of letters from Gov. Bryant re: appointments on the Oklawaha River Basin Water Management Board, with excerpt of the law governing.
Two letters from L. C. Bates, superintendent of SAL RR re: closing station at Montverde
THREE letters from Game & Fresh Water Fish Commission:
Acknowledging receipt of resolution re: construction of a boat ramp on Alex Springs Creek near Alexander Springs, and requesting that any plans for this construction be delayed until the Forest Service plans are completed in July, 1962.
Acknowledging receipt of resolution adopted re: dredging in Lakes Griffin and Harris.
AND Inspection of dredge site for J. F. Sparks on Lake Harris.
OPINION OF ATTORNEY GENERAL – Relating to the requirement that certain bonds written by Pan American Surety Company be replaced.
THE FOLLOWING MONTHLY REPORTS WERE FILED WITH THE BOARD:
Florida Division of Corrections – Road Prison No. 5758, Tavares
J. C. Hunter, County Service Office
Marian Valentine, Home Demo Agent, and 2 assistant, also secretary
R. E. Norris, County Agent, and 2 assistants
ANNUAL REPORT OF MARIAN VALENTINE, HOME DEMO AGENT, and Co-workers.
COUNTY OFFICIALS ANNUAL REPORTS FILED WITH THE BOARD AS FOLLOWS:
LAKE COUNTY
FRANK E. OWENS CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
REPORT OF RECEIPTS, EXPENSES, AND NET INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDING THE 31st DAY OF DECEMBER, 1961
RECEIPTS
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FROM INDIVIDUALS EARNED |
EARNED THIS YEAR 1961 |
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Recording |
33,317.25 |
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Law and Chancery |
13,584.25 |
|
|
Certified Copies |
2,910.30 |
|
|
Clerk’s Certificates |
202.50 |
|
|
Transcripts |
236.50 |
|
|
Approving Bonds |
195.00 |
|
|
Tax Deed Applications |
587.15 |
|
|
Redemption of Indiv. Certificates |
458.50 |
|
|
Searches |
57.75 |
|
|
Passports |
121.00 |
|
|
Miscellaneous |
8.95 |
|
|
(1) TOTALS |
51,679.15 |
|
FRANK E. OWENS’ ANNUAL REPORT CONTINUED:
|
FROM GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES |
EARNED & COLLECTED THIS YEAR 1961 |
|
|
Recording |
507.75 |
|
|
Law and Chancery |
113.00 |
|
|
Certified Copies |
596.50 |
|
|
Salary from B. CO. COMRS. |
16,700.08 |
|
|
Circuit Court Costs |
3,934.70 |
|
|
Registry Court |
198.06 |
|
|
(2) TOTALS |
22,050.09 |
|
|
(3) TOTAL RECEIPTS |
73,729.24 |
|
EXPENSES
|
ITEM |
PAID AND DUE THIS YEAR 1961 |
|
|
Salaries |
59,067.84 |
|
|
Postage |
888.57 |
|
|
Abstract Work |
282.05 |
|
|
Dues Clerk’s Assns. |
80.00 |
|
|
Travel Expense |
494.34 |
|
|
Miscellaneous |
46.63 |
|
|
(4) TOTAL EXPENSES |
60,859.43 |
|
COMPUTATION OF NET INCOME
|
(3) |
TOTAL RECEIPTS |
73,729.24 |
|
(4) |
Total Expenses |
60,859.43 |
|
(5) |
Net Income |
12,869.81 |
|
(6) |
Already reported, pr. yrs |
----------- |
|
(7) |
Total Net Inc. to date |
----------- |
|
(8) |
Compensation allowed |
10,000.00 |
|
(9) |
Proportion due County |
2,869.81 |
|
(10) |
Previously paid |
----------- |
|
(11) |
Amount now due |
2,869.81 |
STATE OF FLORIDA, )
COUNTY OF LAKE ) ss.
I, FRANK E. OWENS, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT COUNTY OF LAKE, STATE OF FLORIDA, do solemnly swear that the foregoing is a true, correct, and complete report of all Fees, Commissions or Remuneration received by me as Clerk of Circuit Court and of the expenses paid, or for which I have become liable, for the year ending the 31st day of December, 1961.
Frank E. Owens
Clerk Circuit Court Lake County
by J. E. Shofner, D. C.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
10 day of January, A. D. 1962
Jessie C. Graves (Notarial Seal)
Notary Public, State of Florida at Large
My Commission Expires Jan. 10, 1964
Bonded by American Surety Co. N. Y.
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LAKE COUNTY
R. G. CASSADY TAX ASSESSOR LAKE COUNTY
REPORT OF RECEIPTS, EXPENSES, AND NET INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDING THE 31st day of December, 1961
R E C E I P T S
FROM INDIVIDUALS none
(1) TOTALS “
|
FROM GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES |
EARNED AND COLLECTED THIS YEAR 1961 |
||
|
County Commissioners |
68,180.01 |
|
|
|
BD. PUB. INST. SCH. Current |
3,398.92 |
|
|
|
“ “ “ Bldg. & Bus |
732.18 |
|
|
|
“ “ “ SCH. I & S |
4,987.59 |
|
|
|
“ “ “ “ I & S Dist. One |
5,492.22 |
|
|
|
State Comptroller |
7,413.17 |
|
|
|
Oklawaha Water Control |
2,032.79 |
|
|
|
South Lake Hospital |
675.18 |
|
|
|
(2) TOTALS |
------ |
|
|
|
(3) TOTAL RECEIPTS |
92,912.06 |
|
|
R. G. CASSADY – ANNUAL REPORT CONTINUED
EXPENSES PAID AND DUE
|
ITEM |
THIS YEAR 1961 |
||
|
Salaries |
45,981.25 |
|
|
|
Misc. |
135.00 |
|
|
|
Postage, express & env. |
1,918.43 |
|
|
|
Telephone & Telegraph |
197.20 |
|
|
|
Auto expense |
943.90 |
|
|
|
Office supplies |
369.58 |
|
|
|
Service contacts – repairs and equipment |
1,022.68 |
|
|
|
Equipment & Furniture |
5,676.30 |
|
|
|
Printing, Notices & Sta. |
979.37 |
|
|
|
(4) Total Expenses |
57,223.71 |
|
|
COMPUTATION OF NET INCOME
|
(3) |
TOTAL RECEIPTS |
92,912.06 |
|
|
(4) |
Total Expenses |
57,223.71 |
|
|
(5) |
Net Income |
35,688.35 |
|
|
(6) |
Already reported, pr yes |
------,----- |
|
|
(7) |
Total Net Income to date |
35,688.35 |
|
|
(8) |
Compensation allowed |
10,000.00 |
|
|
(9) |
Proportion due County |
25,688.35 |
|
|
(10) |
Previously paid |
0.00 |
|
|
(11) |
Amount now due |
25,688.35 |
B.P.I $4,040.78 Co. Coms $21,647.57 |
STATE OF FLORIDA, )
COUNTY OF LAKE ) ss.
I, R. G. CASSADY, TAX ASSESSOR COUNTY OF LAKE, STATE OF FLORIDA, do solemnly swear that the foregoing is a true, correct, and complete report of all Fees, Commissions, or Remuneration received by me as County Tax Assessor and of the expenses paid, or for which I have become liable, for the year ending the 31st day of December, 1961.
R. G. Cassady
Lake County
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
11th day of January, A. D. 1962
Mary C. Cannon (Notarial Seal)
Notary Public, State of Florida at large
My commission expires Aug. 14, 1962
Bonded by American Surety Co. of N. Y.
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LAKE COUNTY
W. A. MILTON, JR COUNTY JUDGE
REPORT OF RECEIPTS, EXPENSES, AND NET INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDING THE 31ST DAY OF DECEMBER, 1961
FROM INDIVIDUALS RECEIPTS
EARNED THIS YEAR 1961
|
Earned |
|
|
PROBATE FEES |
14,296.92 |
|
Civil Fees |
117.50 |
|
Marriage Licenses |
1,091.25 |
|
Fish and Game Licenses |
8,279.00 |
|
Driver’s Licenses |
4,453.50 |
|
Incompetencies |
217.50 |
|
Miscellaneous |
2,557.40 |
|
(1) TOTALS |
31,013.7 |
|
FROM GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES |
EARNED AND COLLECTED THIS YEAR 1961 |
Collected this year, but earned in prior year 1960 |
||
|
Criminal Fees |
24,030.00 |
2,370.00 |
|
|
|
Occupational Licenses |
494.75 |
|
|
|
|
Inquests |
10.90 |
9.00 |
|
|
|
Incompetencies |
502.50 |
97.50 |
|
|
|
Miscellaneous |
96.00 |
|
|
|
|
Judge Juvenile Court |
1,989.33 |
|
|
|
ANNUAL REPORT – W. A. MILTON, JR., CO. JUDGE CONTINUED.
|
Closing from Former Judges |
1961 |
1960 |
|
Civil |
|
7.50 |
|
Miscellaneous |
|
26.75 |
|
Cancelled Check |
|
48.00 |
|
Cash |
|
21.10 |
|
Due from County on Salary |
|
.04 |
|
(2) TOTALS |
27,123.48 |
2,479.89 |
|
(3) TOTAL RECEIPTS |
58,136.55 |
2,579.89 |
EXPENSES PAID AND DUE LAST YEAR 1960
This Year 1961
|
Salaries |
34,092.45 |
|
Postage |
569.01 |
|
Telephone and Telegraph |
279.58 |
|
Other |
679.59 |
Paid for Former
County Judge:
|
Game and Fish Comm. |
|
8.25 |
|
O. Frank Scofield, CJ |
|
163.93 |
|
Bureau of Vital Sta. |
|
.75 |
|
Dept. of Public Safety |
|
29.75 |
|
Deducted from County for Salary |
|
.04 |
|
(4) TOTALS |
35,620.63 |
202.72 |
COMPUTATION OF NET INCOME
|
(3) |
TOTAL RECEIPTS |
58,136.55 |
2,579.89 |
|
(4) |
Total Expenses |
35,620.63 |
202.72 |
|
(5) |
Net Income |
22,515.92 |
2,377.17 |
|
(6) |
Already reported, |
------------- |
|
|
(7) |
Total Net Income |
22,515.92 |
|
|
(8) |
Compensation allowed** |
11,989.33 |
|
|
(9) |
Proportion due Co. |
10,526.59 |
|
|
(10) |
Previously paid |
000.00 |
2,377.17 |
|
(11) |
Amount now due |
10526.59 |
|
** Includes compensation
as Judge of Juvenile Court.
STATE OF FLORIDA, )
COUNTY OF LAKE ) ss.
I, W. A. MILTON, Jr., County of Lake, State of Florida, do solemnly swear that the foregoing is a true, correct, and complete report of all Fees, Commissions, or Remuneration received by me as County Judge and of the expenses paid, or for which I have become liable, for the year ending the 31st day of December, 1961.
W. A. Milton, Jr
Lake County
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
15 day of January, A. D. 1962
Jacquelyn Hester (Notarial Seal)
Notary Public, State of Florida at Large
My Commission Expires Jan. 19, 1965
Bonded by American Surety Co. of N. Y.
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MEETING ADJOURNED TO 8:30 A. M. Wednesday, February 7, 1962.
___________________________________ ______________________________
CLERK CHAIRMAN