MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MONDAY – MAY 6, 1963

The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session in the County Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse at Tavares on Monday, May 6, 1963, at ten o’clock A.M. with the following present: Chairman Dykes, Commrs. Cowart, Theus, and Babb; Attorney Duncan, Clerk Owens. Engineer Hays and Zoning Director Webb.

The meeting was called to order by the Chairman.

The invocation was given by Mr. Theus.

The minutes of the meetings of April 1, 1963 and April 8, 1963 were approved by the Board.

The following NOTARY PUBLIC BONDS were approved by the Clerk since the first regular meeting in April:

HIGHWAY INSURANCE COMPANY –      A. O. Kreigsman

                                                                        Charles B. P. Sellar

                                                                        Jewell Swift

 

AMERICAN SURETY COMPANY OF NEW YORK -        Glenn R. Wolthausen

                                                                                                Irving F. Morse

                                                                                                D. M. Pearce

                                                                                                Elma H. Kibler

 

AMERICAN FIRE & CASUALTY CO. -      Helen Maple

                                                                        Jean DeVoe

 

GENERAL INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS, INC. -           P. C. Gorman

 

ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. -                H. D. Warren

 

GULF AMERICAN FIRE & CASUALTY CO. -                   Barbara J. Garrett

 

gilbert property

NOTICE HAVING BEEN ADVERTISED TO RECEIVE BIDS ON THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY:

 

The East half (E 1/2) of Lot 12, LESS the West 65 feet thereof, according to Hough’s Plat, as shown on the Official Map of the City of Mount Dora, recorded in the public records of Lake County, Florida, together with permanent improvements thereon

 

ALSO known as the Gilbert Property

 

THE FOLLOWING BIDS WERE RECEIVED:

            V. G. Shipley - $3,550.00

            JOHN ALDEN MURRAY - $5,000.00

The Clerk advised the Board that this property was appraised on May 12, 1962 by Wm. P. Wingler and John Alden Murray at $7,500.00; WHEREBY, the Chairman said he would go with the County Engineer to view the property and report back to the Board their opinion of a fair price for this property.

NOTICE HAVING BEEN ADVERTISED TO RECEIVE BIDS FOR THE RESURFACING OF VARIOUS ROADS IN DISTRICT NO. 1, THE FOLLOWING BID WAS RECEIVED:

 

J. D.  MANLY CONSTRUCTION CO. – 81,960 s.y. @ .445 PER s.y. = $36, 472.20 5% Bid Bond attached

 

There being no other bids, motion was made by Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, that the bid of J. D. Manly Construction for shaping and surfacing 81,960 s.y. @ .445 per s.y. be accepted.

telephone facilities – lake county courthouse

Mr. Howell Hopson, Architect, appeared before the Board to discuss the advisability of a PBX system for the Courthouse when it is remodeled.  He introduced Mr. Locke of the Florida Telephone Corp.  DISCUSSION followed.  Motion was made by Commr. Cowart that the PBX system be deleted from the Courthouse remodeling plans but that the conduit be installed so the system can be put in at a later date when needed.  The motion was seconded by Commr. Babb and carried.

courthouse remodELing plans

Mr. Hopson stated he thinks they will be ready to present the plans to the Board at the next meeting and be in position to establish a bidding date.

He also stated that the old jail equipment on the 4th and 5th floors of the Courthouse should be removed before the bids are let.  Motion by Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Cowart, the Clerk be authorized to advertise to have jail equipment removed from the old jail.  Motion carried.

civil defense council

Mr. Karl Lehmann appeared before the Board and reported suggestions made by the State Civil Defense office regarding full time trained personnel for the Civil Defense program; WHEREUPON, motion was made by Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, that Selma Pierce be designated as Deputy Director and Viola Flynn be designated a Clerk.

Mr. Lehmann also made recommendations to the Board regarding the Emergency Hospital Unit in the County Barn at Umatilla.  After hearing the recommendations, motion was made by Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, that the eighteen (18) blankets missing from the Hospital Unit be replaced at a cost of $79.92; two (2) fire extinguishers be purchased; and that the window be secured to prevent anyone from entering the building.

commodity warehouse

Mr. Robert Alderman, Commodity Warehouse Supervisor, appeared before the Board regarding restitution to the Distributing Agency of lost articles and spoiled foods. Mr. Alderman filed letter giving suggestions to remedy this problem.  No action taken.

Mr. Alderman also filed his report for the month of April.

r. e. travers – closing unnamed street – sylvan shores, mt. dora

Mr. Travers appeared before the Board regarding the closing of an unnamed street in Sylvan Shores Point, Mount Dora.  Motion by Commr. Livingston seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, that the Clerk be authorized to advertise the closing of this street.  Said description being as follows:

Unnamed street, alley, or parkway abutting lot 1, according to the Plat of Sylvan Shores Point in Section 25, Township 19-S, Range 27-E, recorded in Plat Book 12, Page 41, public records of Lake County, Florida.

 

wayside park – lakeshore drive – EUSTIS

Mr. E. P. Kidd, City Manager for the City of Eustis, appeared before the Board regarding the construction of Wayside Park on Lakeshore Drive in the City of Eustis.  Mr. Kidd said he had a letter from the State Road Department to the City stating they are willing to spend $8,000.00 on this project, provided the City and County will match their expenditure.  WHEREUPON, a motion was made by Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, that the County furnish matching expenditures in the form of labor and equipment for necessary fill and other similar work toward the construction of a wayside park on Lakeshore Drive in the City of Eustis.

a. l. andrews

Mr. Andrews appeared before the Board regarding a crossover at the Eustis Interchange, (SR 500 and SR 19) to provide access from his property onto the highway in a westerly direction.  DISCUSSION followed and the Attorney was instructed to write the State Road Department regarding this.

state road 19 through umatilla

On motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Cowart, the following Resolution was adopted:

WHEREAS, the State Road Board in its tentative Budget has included the construction of State Road 19 through the City of Umatilla, Florida, but has advised the County Commissioners of Lake County that, unless supplemental funds are provided, such construction cannot be commenced in the ensuing fiscal year,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that the State Road Board of the State of Florida be, and it is hereby authorized and empowered to apply upon the costs of constructing State Highway 19 through the City of Umatilla, from Secondary Funds allocated to Lake County, Florida, for the ensuing Fiscal Year, the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00).

astor road

Mrs. G. G. Maguire from Astor appeared before the Board regarding road along her property, stating the road grader is grading more on her side of the road than on the other.  Commr. Babb said he has viewed this situation once and can see nothing wrong but is willing to go again with the Engineer and look this over.

recess and reassembly

The Board recessed for lunch at 12:00 Noon and reassembled at 1:30 o’clock P.M. to take up the remaining items of business.

house committee for veterans hall in umatilla

Commr. Babb reappointed the following to serve as a House Committee for the Veterans Hall in Umatilla for the ensuing year:

            Mr. Sam Marks, Chairman

            Mrs. R. W. Maxwell, Jr.

            Mr. Charles Demko, Jr.

            Mrs. Walter Whitcomb

            Mrs. C. F. Hoagland

            Mr. John Williams

 

hyacinth control program

Clerk Owens said he had been requested by the Oklawaha Water Authority to refrain from spraying in Haines Creek.  DISCUSSION – The Clerk was instructed not to spray from Lake Eustis to Burrell Locks provided the hyacinths do not pass through the locks, if they do, the spraying is to be continued.

sr s-433 south

Clerk Owens said he has had a request for the Board to post sign on S-433 South from SR 46 prohibiting the discharge of firearms.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

SR S-468 – MONTCLAIR AREA

On motion of Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the Attorney was instructed to write a letter to the State Road Department requesting that a slower speed limit be set in this area.

county psychiatrist

Judge Milton appeared before the Board and advised that Mrs. Geraldine Seiler did not attend the Conference at Miami Beach because after reviewing the program she did not feel she would benefit from same.

juvenile shelter

Judge Milton submitted request for the matron and superintendent of the Juvenile Shelter to be allowed to attend the Annual Workshop for house-parents at Stetson University June 24 through June 28.  Motion by Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, that Mr. and Mrs. Polamus be authorized to attend the conference at Stetson University June 24 through June 28th and that a substitute matron and superintendent be paid $62.50 in their absence.

Judge Milton read a letter from Attorney J. C. Adkins, Jr. with reference to the case MILTON vs. HALL in which he requested an additional fee of $1,000.00.  On motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the additional $1,000 fee was approved.

At this point, the Clerk requested $25.00 check for the State Attorney to send to the District Court of Appeals in the case MORELAND vs McCALL.  On motion of Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the Clerk was authorized to draw $25.00 check to the Clerk of the District Court of Appeals.

closing of street in druid hills Subdivision (druid place)

Mr. Harry Johnson presented petition to the closed street in Druid Hills Subdivision, said Petition being as follows:

Comes now the Petitioners, Joseph Condermann and Wilma M. Condermann, his wife, joined by Harry W. Fogg and Mildred F. Fogg, his wife, by their undersigned attorney, Harry P. Johnson, and shows unto this Honorable Board, the following facts, to-wit:

1.     That the petitioners, Joseph Condermann and Wilma M. Condermann, his wife, are the owners by the entirety of Lots 1, 2, 3 and lot 4, less the South 15 feet, according to the Plat of Oak Haven, filed 17 February 1926 in Plat Book 8, Page 38, Public Records of Lake County, Florida (outside of Tavares, Florida).

a.      That the said Harry W. Fogg and Mildred F. Fogg, his wife, are the owners by the entirety, of Lot 12 of Block 3, of Druid Hills, according to the Plat thereof, filed 21 September 1925 and recorded in Plat Book 6, Page 5, Public Records of Lake County, Florida (within City Limits of Tavares, Florida).

b.     That the portion sought to be closed, vacated or abandoned, in and by this petition is a strip 50 feet in width lying between the property of the Condermanns and the Foggs, above described and extending from the Southern boundary of Druid Place to the waters of Lake Tavares to the South.

2.     That the Condermanns claim and have possession of 25 feet of said strip, to which they claim title, and upon which there is located a portion of their dwelling house, immediately West, and adjacent to their property and that the Foggs claim and have possession of 25 feet of said strip, to which they claim title, immediately East and adjacent to their property.  And, that no portion of said strip has been used as a public road or street at any time by the public.

WHEREFORE, the petitioners respectively request that your Honorable Board close, vacate or abandon said strip as a portion of the public road, as aforesaid, all in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 336, paragraphs 336.09 to 336.12, inclusive, of the Florida Highway Code, Third Part County Road System, Statutes of Florida, Annotated.

Harry P. Johnson                                                                    /s/ Joseph Condermann

Attorney for Petitioners                                                         /s/ Wilma M. Condermann

212-214 West Irma Street                                                      /s/ Harry W. Fogg

Tavares, Florida                                                                     /s/ Mildred F. Fogg

 

STATE OF FLORIDA

COUNTY OF LAKE

 

            Before me, the undersigned authority duly authorized to take oaths, personally appeared Joseph Condermann, to me well known and know to me to be one of the parties who signed the foregoing petition and he being first duly sworn deposes and says:  That he executed the foregoing petition and that the matters therein stated are true to the best of his knowledge.

 

                                                                                                /s/ Joseph Condermann

 

 

Signed and sworn to before me, this the

3rd day of May, A.D., 1963.

 

/s/ Dorothy L. Fountain_____________

Notary Public, State of Florida at Large

My Commission Expires:  Aug. 13, 1966

Bonded through Fred W. Diestelhorst

(SEAL)

                        ATTACHED TO PETITION – PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS “A” AND “B”

 

Motion was made by Commr. Livingston seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, that the Clerk be authorized to advertise the closing of this street.

adding machine clerk’s office

Clerk Owens presented a quotation from Marchant, Inc. for adding machine that is needed in the Clerk’s Office.  Price of machine $225.00 less $70.00 trade-in of old machine, net cost $155.00.  On motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, the Clerk was authorized to purchase adding machine from Marchant, Inc.

dredging permit – lake harris

Clerk Owens presented three dredging permits from the following:

Roy A. Keys, 207 N. Lakeshore Blvd., Howey

John R. Westcott, 910 N. Lakeshore Blvd., Howey

R. E. BeBout and Mrs. Mary Bell Griffin, Howey

 

The Clerk read the restrictions as set forth by the Game & Fresh Water Fish Commission; WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the permits were approved, provided the restrictions as set forth by the Game & Fresh Water Fish Commission are carried out.

complaint – golden triangle shopping center

The Clerk submitted a letter from Mr. John C. Byrne, West Sylvan Shores, regarding the Golden Triangle Shopping Center.  On recommendation of the Attorney, Commr. Livingston is to contact Mr. Byrne.

Clerk Owens presented report of moneys expended in the case STATE vs. HIXON which report shows an unexpended balance of $829.40. Motion by Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, that the check for $829.40 be deposited to the Fine and Forfeiture Fund.

legislative delegation attorney

The Clerk submitted a letter from the Honorable J. A. (Tar) Boyd recommending salary supplement for the Legislative Delegation Attorney; WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the Clerk was authorized to issue check to Gordon Savage in the amount of $750.00.

index books to official records

Clerk Owens presented quotation from Bowen Supply Company for 4 Volumes to REVERSE Index to Official Records, Cott No. 49930, and 4 Volumes to DIRECT Index to Official Records, Cott No. 44930, for the price of $984.00.  On motion of Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the Clerk was authorized to purchase the 4 DIRECT and 4 REVERSE Index Volumes for the price of $984.00.

job 11200-2503; sr 25

Clerk Owens presented two letters from the State Road Department requesting title search on Job 11200-2503; SR 25.  He advised that the information had been turned over to Lake Abstract & Title Company to complete this search.

industrial & tourism commission

Letter from Mr. Fred W. Camper, Executive Secretary, was submitted advising that Mr. F. Gould Garcia of Groveland had tendered his resignation from the Board of Directors.  This vacancy being in District No. 2, Commr. Cowart was instructed to appoint a replacement to the Industrial & Tourism Commission.

auxiliary health center – clermont

Clerk Owens presented a letter from Howell C. Hopson, Architect, quoting his fee for preparing plans, specifications and supervision for the construction of the Auxiliary Health Center at Clermont.  Motion by Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, that Mr. Hopson be selected as architect for the proposed health center for a fee of 6% of the construction cost, including plans and specifications and supervision.  The Clerk was authorized to notify Mr. Hopson of this.

golden heights subdivision – second additioN

Clerk Owens read a letter from Harry H. Mielke, Developer, stating that he has been unable to locate machine capable of stabilizing roads in his subdivision to the Board’s specifications.  Motion by Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, that the County’s machine be rented to Mr. Mielke for this work on an hourly basis.  The Engineer was authorized to set the price per hour.

right of way deeds

On recommendation of the County Attorney and on motion of Commr. Livingston seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, deeds were accepted conveying the following described property to Lake County and ordered same recoded upon the public records:

GRANTORS:     Ludwig Steuer and Mary Steuer, his wife,

                           and Joseph J. Walouke and Annie Walouke, his wife

 

Begin at a concrete monument at the Northeast corner of Section 32, Township 18 South, Range 28 East, in Lake County, Florida, run thence South 00°29’25” West 2656.59 feet to a concrete monument; thence run South 00°31’18” West 1328.96 feet to the Southeast corner of the Northeast quarter (NE 1/4) of the Southeast quarter (SE 1/4) of said Section 32; thence run North 89°26’50” West along forty lines 2148.2 feet to a concrete monument; thence run North 00°30’03” East 1316.08 feet to a concrete monument for the point of beginning of this described tract of land; from said point of beginning run thence North 00°30’03” East 1333.14 feet to a concrete monument; thence run North 89°39’26” West 25 feet to a point; thence run South 00° 30’03” West 1333.14 feet more or less to a point that is 25 feet North 89°47’28” West of the Point of beginning; thence run South 89°47’ 28” East 25 feet to the Point of beginning, all in Section 32, Township 18 South, Range 28 East in Lake County, Florida.

 

GRANTORS:    John F. Nelson and Evelyn P. Nelson, his wife

                          R. D. Flippo and Hazel A. Flippo, his wife

 

From a concrete monument at the Northeast (NE) corner of Section 32, Township 18 South, Range 28 East, run South 00°29’25” West 2656.59 feet to a concrete monument; thence continue South 00 31’18” West 1328.96 feet to a concrete monument; thence run North 89°29’58” West 2148.2 feet to the point of beginning of this described tract of land; from said point of beginning thence run North 00°30’03” East 3984.34 feet to a point; thence run South 89°31’54” East 25 feet; thence run South 00°30’03” West 3984.34 feet to a point, thence run North 89°29’58” West 25 feet to the point of beginning all in Section 32, Township 18 South, Range 28 East in Lake County, Florida, less and except there from the right-of-way of State Road No. 44, Sixty-six (66) feet in width, and all includes land South of said right-of-way.

 

GRANTORS:    August Steuer and Elizabeth Steuer, his wife

 

Begin at a concrete monument at the Northeast corner of Section 32, Township 18 South, Range 28 East, in Lake County, Florida, run thence South 00°29’25” West 2656.59 feet to a concrete monument; thence run South 00 31’18” West 1328.96 feet to the Southeast corner of the Northeast quarter (NE 1/4) of the Southeast quarter (SE 1/4) of said Section 32; thence run North 89°26’50” West along forty lines 2148.2 feet to a concrete monument for a point of beginning thence run North 00°30’03” East 1316.08 feet to a concrete monument; thence run North 89°47’28” West 25 feet to a point, thence run South 00°30’03” West 1316.08 feet to a point thence run South 89°29’58” East 25 feet to the point of beginning, less and except therefrom the right-of-way of State Road No. 44, Sixty-six (66) feet in width and all includes land South of said right-of-way.

 

GRANTORS:    Erwin A. Single and Althea N. Single, his wife

 

Begin at a concrete monument at the Northeast corner of Section 32, Township 18 South, Range 28 East, in Lake County, Florida, run thence South 00°29’25” West 2656.59 to a concrete monument; thence run south 00°31’18” west, 1328.96 feet to the Southeast corner of the Northeast quarter (NE 1/4) of the Southeast quarter (SE 1/4) of said Section 32; thence run North 89°26’50” West along forty lines 2148.2 feet to a concrete monument; thence run North 00°30’03” East 2649.22 feet to a concrete monument for the point of beginning of this described tract of land; From said point of beginning run thence North 00°30’03” East 1333.14 feet to a concrete monument; thence run North 89°31’24” West 256 feet to a point; thence run South 00° 30’03” West 1333.14 feet more or less to a point that is 25 feet North 89°39’40” West of the Point of beginning; thence run South 89° 39’40” East 25 feet to the point of beginning, all in Section 32, Township 18 South, Range 28 East, in Lake County, Florida.

 

vacation of roads

            Mr. Irving Morse appeared regarding the vacation of certain roads and on motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the following Resolution was adopted:

WHEREAS, on May 6, 1963, at a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, the following parties:

J. H. BRIMMER and wife, CORA B. BRIMMER,

and OPAL B. JENSEN

 

DELLA B. EVANS, a widow;

 

And

 

CARL F. MYERS and wife, FRANCES R. MYERS,

 

have filed their petitions under §336, Florida Statutes, wherein they have asked this Board to forever abandon and close certain public roads or streets, described in the respective petitions;

            WHEREAS, this Board is willing to consider said petitions at a public hearing, after due Notice thereof, therefore;

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, at its regular meeting held in Tavares, Florida, on May 6, 1963, that:

This Resolution shall become a part of the Minutes of this meeting;

 

a)     The petitions of the respective parties shall be spread upon the Minutes of this meeting or by reference to each on file be made a part of said Minutes;

 

b)     A public hearing shall be held on each of said petitions on June 3, 1963 at 10:00 o’clock A.M., or as soon thereafter as same can be heard, in the Courthouse in Tavares, Florida;

 

c)     The Clerk of this Board shall, at the expense of the respective petitioners, publish separate Notices of said public hearing on each of the petitions for at least two weeks prior to June 3, 1963;

 

d)     The Clerk publish said Notice and do each and every other thing required to be done to conform with §336, Florida Statutes.

 

laurel lea subdivision

The plat of Laurel Lee Subdivision was submitted – owners James F. Goldthorpe and Laurel J. Goldthorpe, his wife.  Mr. Duncan said the subdivision is located in Section 21/19/27 and appears to meet with the requirements of law, there is access road, and the streets are sufficiently wide and approved by the Zoning Department.  Title Policy FE 47837 issued by the Title and Trust Company of Florida shows the property is free and clear of all encumbrances; also, letter from the County Health Department stating this subdivision will have a central water system and that Lot 6 will be the location of the well and tank.  On motion of Commr. Livingston seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the plat of LAUREL LEA SUBDIVISION was approved.

lake county courthouse bond trustees

Clerk Owens presented check from the Courthouse Bond Trustees in the amount of $20,932.56 together with report of Commission Account for the period Oct. 1, 1962 – April 3, 1963; WHEREUPON, motion was made by Commr. Livingston seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, that the commission fees be paid as shown by the report and the following Resolution was adopted:

WHEREAS, the Trustees appointed many years ago for Lake County Courthouse Bonds have completed their duties as Trustees, and have paid off in full Bonds issued for the construction of the Courthouse; and

WHEREAS, after completing payment of all of said Bonds, there remains in their possession, the sum of $20,932.56 collected under the original proceedings under which the Lake County Courthouse was constructed; and

WHEREAS, subsequent Resolutions and subsequent proceedings have been adopted and completed for the financing of remodeling, repairing and altering the present courthouse which, in effect, is the same purpose for which the above mentioned money was collected originally;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida that the check for $20,932.56 delivered to this Board by the Lake County Courthouse Bond Trustees be deposited in the Interest and Sinking Fund for the remodeling, altering and repairing of the Courthouse.

oklawaha basin water authority

Mr. Duncan gave a report of the legislative delegation’s opinion and thoughts regarding this Authority and he was instructed to advise the delegation that the Board concurs in their feelings.  (Copy of letter to the Chairman regarding this received by the Clerk on May 15, 1963.   (See Minutes of June 3, 1963.)

zoning

Bob Webb, Zoning Director, resubmitted Application for Zoning Permit of Mr. D. O. Coddell.  Affidavit being attached, the Clerk was instructed to record the application upon the public records.

permanent property markers

Gordon Hayes, County Engineer, appeared before the Board and said at a previous meeting we discussed the establishment of permanent property markers.  I have received replies from the counties contacted and suggest that the Attorney review same and give his opinion on this.  Mr. Duncan took the file from Mr. Hays and said he would give a report on this at the next meeting.

county parking lot

The Engineer submitted several different plot plans of the county parking lot and explained how many spaces would be lost with each plan.  He was instructed to use the 90° plan showing 53 parking spaces.

saltsdale area road

H. E. Murphy, Will Murphy and Massio Kirkland appeared before the Board regarding opening extension of closed road to S-439. Mr. Duncan read a letter from Marian G. Farnum stating she is willing to have the road opened and willing to give the County the necessary right of way.  DISCUSSION followed and the Engineer was requested to secure the description of this property for the Attorney for further consideration of this matter.

Later in the day Zera Giles appeared before the Board requesting that this road be closed. Mr. Giles filed a statement on this.

The Chairman vacated the chair in favor of the Vice Chairman and on motion of the Chairman the Attorney was instructed to search the records for proof that the County has title to this property.  Motion was seconded by Commr. Theus and carried.

petitions for admittance to t. b. hospital

Motion by Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, that the action of the Clerk and Chairman in approving applications for admission to T. B. Hospital for the following be approved:

Joe Perry Wilds

Willie Thomas Parker

Cleo Jester

Ellen Rawls Jeffery

Willie Chester

Fred Jackson Masterson

 

Clerk Owens advised we have notices from the T. B. Hospital that the following patients have been discharged:

Henry R. Williams – with medical advice

Ike Lane – with medical advice

William Grover Lynch – with medical advice

Judy Cooper – with medical advice

Maude Ashmore – with medical advice

 

and that George Gordon Johnson left against medical advice.  The Clerk was instructed to check with Dr. Hall regarding this party’s condition.

 

payrolls
            Motion by Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried that the payrolls for the month of April be approved.

following letters filed with the board:

From Fla. State Board of Health re Stanley Sowinsky Motel & Residence, Tavares

 

From SRD re Resolution Wayside Park between Dora Canal & Dead River (Job 11506-3601)

 

Two letters from SRD re Marina Bridge, Eustis (Job 11506-301)

 

From Dr. J. H. Rester, Jr. re Minnie Page, Ferndale

 

From Pan-American Eng. & Construction, Orlando re Courthouse remodeling bid

 

From Fla. State Board of Health to C. E. Duncan re Health Dept. Rules & Regulations

 

From C. E. Duncan to R. D. Keen re revaluation of his property

 

From F. E. Owens to Bd. Of Trustees Lake County Law Library re appt. of D. H. Livingston

 

From F. E. Owens to J. H. Ferris re revaluation of his property (Copy to Tax Assessor)

 

From SRD to Altman Bros. Iron Works re property lines

 

From Senator Boyd re Resolution Circuit Judges’ salaries

 

From Hubbard Construction Co. expressing appreciation of prompt handling of account

 

From SRD enclosing status of Secondary funds as of March 31, 1963.  Clerk distributed copy to each Commissioner

 

From Zoning Director to Willie Lee Ivey re zoning regulations

 

From Fla. Industrial Comm. re prevailing wage rates (Courthouse Remodeling)

 

Resolution adopted by the Oklawaha Basin Authority re speed limit in Dora Canal and N. Lakewood Park canal

 

following reports filed with the board:

Semi-Annual Report Florida Board of Forestry.  Copy to each member.

 

Florida Division of Corrections           Road Prison No. 5758, Tavares

                                                              Lake County Stockade

                                                              Lake County Jail

 

County Agent and two Assistants for month of April 1963.  ALSO, Special Report for April

 

Home Demonstration Agent and two Assistants for month of April 1963

 

Service Officer’s report for April 1963

 

Planning and Zoning Department for April 1963

 

County Judge Fine & Forfeiture Report for April 1963

 

MEETING ADJOURNED.

 

 

___________________________________                                                                                                                                                  ______________________________

CLERK                                                                                                                                                                                                           CHAIRMAN