MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
TUESDAY – SEPTEMBER 3, 1963
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session in the Small Claims Office in the Courthouse at Tavares on Tuesday, September 3, 1963, at ten o’clock A.M. with the following present:
Chairman Dykes, Commrs. Cowart, Livingston, Theus, and Babb; Clerk Owens, Attorney Duncan, Engineer Hays and Zoning Director Webb.
The meeting was called to order by Commr. Dykes.
notary bonds
Clerk Owens advised that since the first regular meeting in August, he has approved the following notary bonds:
AMERICAN FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY - Earl E. Taylor
W. A. Bryan
AMERICAN SURETY CO. OF NEW YORK - Robert L. Wishard
ROADS – COUNTY
Mr. J. F. Huff appeared and filed request from two property owners in Section 35, T 18, and R 28 that Bear Pen Road in this section be kept open. Mr. Huff was advised by the attorney to get an affidavit signed by the property owners certifying that this is a prescriptive road.
ROAD CLOSINGS
Petition to abandon streets and parks in Edgewater Subdivision with Proof of Publication of Notice was presented by C. E. Duncan, Attorney, said petition being as follows:
TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
THE UNDERSIGNED, being the owners of property adjoining, abutting and affected by the portions of streets and parks hereinafter described, hereby respectfully request and petition that the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, renounce, quitclaim and disclaim any right of the County of Lake and of the public in and to the following described streets and parks, located in Lake County, Florida:
That part of Jefferson Street, lying Easterly of the Easterly boundary line of Lake Boulevard;
That part of Adams Street lying Easterly of the Easterly boundary line of Lake Boulevard;
That part of Washington Street lying Easterly on the Easterly boundary line of Lake Boulevard;
The tract designated as “Park”, lying between Jefferson Street and Adams Street, and East of Lake Boulevard;
All abutting Johns Lake and all according to the Map of Edgewater Beach filed and recorded in the public records of Lake County, Florida, in Plat Book 8, Page 84;
And, in support of said Petition, respectfully show:
1. That said streets and parks are not included within any incorporated municipality of Lake County, Florida.
2. That said streets and parks are not a part of any County, State or Federal Highway.
3. That the closing of said streets and parks above described will not interfere with any road system and will not deprive any person or persons owning property near or adjacent thereto, of reasonable means of ingress or egress to any existing public highway, or reasonable access to Johns Lake.
4. That petitioners have published a Notice of Intention to apply for the closing of said streets and parks in the “Clermont Press,” a newspaper of general circulation published in Lake County, Florida, all as required by laws for the closing of streets, avenues, parks and public ways, and present with this petition proof of the publication of said Notice.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED this 1st day of July A.D. 1963.
Luther E. Padgett
Jessie P. Padgett
James S. Lewis
Barbara E. Lewis
Daymon Amesbury
Florence Amesbury
M. C. Morrill
Henrietta Morrill
Albert L. Wilcox
Etta Wilcox
C. B. Gardner
Edna Gardner
Mrs. Julia Bott
WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Cowart seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the following Resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the owners of the land abutting the following described streets and parks have presented to the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, a petition to close certain streets and parks in Lake County, Florida, according to the Plats hereinafter designated and filed in the public records of Lake County, Florida, more particularly described as follows:
That part of Jefferson Street, lying Easterly of the Easterly boundary line of Lake Boulevard;
That part of Adams Street lying Easterly of the Easterly boundary line of Lake Boulevard;
That part of Washington Street lying Easterly of the Easterly boundary line of Lake Boulevard;
The tract designated as “Park” lying between Jefferson Street and Adams Street and East of Lake Boulevard;
That tract of land designated as “Park” lying between Adams Street and Washington Street, and East of Lake Boulevard;
All abutting Johns Lake and all according to the Map of Edgewater Beach, filed and recoded in public records of Lake County, Florida, in Plat Book 8, Page 84,
And said Petition is in proper order and form, and
WHEREAS, the said Board of County Commissioners has, on this the 3rd day of September, A.D. 1963, at its regular meeting, at 10:00 o’clock in the forenoon, at its office in the Courthouse at Tavares, Lake County, Florida, considered the advisability of renouncing or disclaiming any right of Lake County and the public in and to the above described streets and parks, and the advisability of vacating, abandoning, discontinuing and closing same; and a Notice of this meeting was published according to law in the “Clermont Press,” a newspaper of general circulation, published in Clermont, Lake County, Florida, proper proof of the publication of which has been submitted to the Board of County Commissioners, and
WHEREAS, the Board has considered said application and no objections have been made to the closing of said streets and parks; and it appears to the Board that the continued dedication of said streets and parks can serve no useful service to the public;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that the streets and parks hereinbefore more particularly described be henceforth closed, abandoned, discontinued and vacated; and that the Board of County Commissioners, acting for Lake County and the public, does hereby renounce and disclaim any right, title or interest in and to the said streets and parks and that the title to said streets and parks be vested in the adjoining property owners, as their names appear in the said Petition and Notice of Hearing, in accordance with the Law.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LAKE COUNTY
By: __________________________________________________
CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
______________________________
CLERK
RESOLUTION RECORDED IN O. R. BOOK 246, PAGES 942-946
road closings
Mr. Gordon Hays, Engineer filed survey he made of Mulberry Street in Villa City Subdivision. Mr. Hays said this survey is in accordance with survey made by Mr. E. T. Hall and filed with Edwards Replat of Villa City. The Clerk was instructed to notify the interested parties that a hearing will be held on this at 1:30 P.M., September 9th.
road maintenance
Mr. Harry A. Holstein of Three Lakes Subdivision appeared and requested the Board to take over the maintenance of the roads in Three Lakes Subdivision after they have been resurfaced by the property owners. The Board denied the request for the reason that the roads, even after resurfacing, would not meet the required specifications for subdivision roads in the County.
roads – state
On motion of Commr. Livingston seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the following Resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Road Board of the State of Florida, by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that for the safety and direction of traffic at certain intersections constructed during the building of State Road 500 from the Orange County line to the North and to the West around the City of Mount Dora and crossing and joining State Road 19 South of Eustis and running through the City of Tavares, lights and stop signs should be installed, and
WHEREAS, the construction of the above described portion of State Road 500 has now been completed and the traffic on said road is rapidly increasing from day to day and lights at such intersections would be very helpful in the control of traffic and in protecting the travelling public; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tavares has made a special request for the installation of a trip-type light at the intersection of Orange Avenue with State Road 500, which is an extremely dangerous intersection;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that a study be made for the installation of traffic control signals and signs at the following interchanges:
1. Interchange at the intersection of State Road 500 and State Road 19.
2. Interchange at the intersection of State Road 46 and State Road 500.
3. Intersection of Orange Avenue in the City of Tavares with State Road 500, at which point the Board recommended the installation of trip-type stop and go light.
4. The intersection of the Eustis-Tavares Lakeshore Drive with State Road 500 at the North edge of Tavares.
ROADS – STATE – JOB 11670-2601; SR 2-470 (RIGHT OF WAY CONTRACT)
Clerk Owens advised we are in receipt of right of way contract from the State Road Department together with copy of State Road Department Resolution, sepia and prints of the Map of Survey and Location; WHEREUPON, the Clerk and Chairman were authorized to execute the contract and on motion of Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the following Resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the State Road Department of Florida has authorized and requested Lake County to furnish the necessary rights of way, borrow pits and easements for that portion of Section 11670, State Road S-470, extending from Sumter County line Northerly to State Road 33 in Section 15, Township 20 South, Range 24 East, which has been surveyed and located by the State Road Department as shown by a map on file in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of said County and in the office of the said Department at Tallahassee, and
WHEREAS, the said Department will not begin construction of said portion of said Section in said County until title to all land necessary for said portion of said Section has been conveyed to or vested in said State by said County, and said lands are physically cleared of all occupants, tenants, fences, buildings and/or other structures and improvements upon or encroaching within the limits of the land required for said portion of said Section; and
WHEREAS, the said County is financially unable at this time to provide the necessary funds to acquire said rights of way, borrow pits and easements;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the State Road Department of Florida be and it is hereby requested to pay for the rights of way, borrow pits and easements for said road, including the removal of buildings, fences and other structures and improvements thereof, and for other expenses of acquiring title to said rights of way, borrow pits and easements by purchase or condemnation, from such funds and under such conditions as are set out in the contract hereto attached; and be it further
RESOLVED, that said County, through its Board of County Commissioners, comply with the request of said Department and procure, convey or vest in said State the free, clear and unencumbered title to all lands necessary for said portion of said Section, and deliver to the State Road Department said lands physically clear of all occupants, tenants, fences, buildings and/or other structures and improvements situate upon or encroaching within the limits of the lands required for said portion of said Section and that the Chairman and the Clerk of this Board be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver on behalf of said County to said Department the Contract in the form hereto attached; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the attorney for this Board be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to proceed to take the necessary steps for the County to acquire in the name of said County by donation, purchase, or condemnation said rights of way, borrow pits and easements for said portion of said Section, and to prepare in the name of said County by its County Commissioners all condemnation papers, affidavits and pleadings and prosecute all condemnation proceedings to judgment; and furnish to the Department the abstract search provided for in said Contract.
roads – STATE – sr 50 – section 11070
Clerk Owens submitted letter from the State Road Department enclosing right of way maps on this section for use in having title search prepared. The Clerk advised these maps together with letter of instruction was turned over to the Lake Abstract & Guaranty Company on August 23, 1963.
roads – STATE – sr 19 & 25 – job 11200-2502
Executed copy of Right of Way Contract on SR 19 & 26 was filed.
ROADS – COUNTY
Letter from Vice Chairman Babb to the Umatilla Town Council was read and filed with reference to the County agreeing to pay $5,000.00 toward the reconstruction of Umatilla Boulevard within the Town of Umatilla; WHEREUPON on motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the following Resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the Town of Umatilla has regularly refunded to Lake County, all sums due it from taxes assessed and payable for the repair, improvement and construction of roads and streets within the Town Limits, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Umatilla has entered into a Contract for the construction of the “Boulevard,” located in the Northerly portion of Umatilla and passing by the Harry-Anna Crippled Children’s Home and the County Commissioners have agreed to pay from taxes raised for the purpose of constructing roads and streets, a portion thereof, not to exceed $5,000.00, and
WHEREAS, it appears that the total cost of the construction of said street will exceed $15,000.00, and
WHEREAS, it appears from the proofs submitted to the Board of County Commissioners, that the Town of Umatilla has followed the procedures required by Lake County for the securing of bids for the construction of roads and streets, to-wit: Notice to Bidders, published not less than two weeks prior to the opening of bids, and by the acceptance of the lowest and best bid for the repair and construction of said street, and has generally complied with all the rules and regulations for the letting of Contracts of such nature;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners be, and he is instructed to issue from the proper funds of Lake County, the sum of $5,000.00, to the Town of Umatilla, said sums to be used and applied upon the cost of constructing the street above mentioned.
game and fresh water fish commission
Mr. Paul Taggart representing the South Lake Waterways Club appeared and urged the Board to take action toward setting up fish management lakes in the South-End of the County for the improvement of fishing in that area. Capt. Brockway also spoke on this subject. They were advised by the Board to have the Waterways Club give its recommendation of the lakes they want designated as fish management lakes and their request will be forwarded to the Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission.
pollution in lake griffin
Mr. T. C. Hanson representing the Lake County Property Owners League appeared with reference to the pollution problem in Lake Griffin. He was advised by the attorney that this matter should be brought to the attention of the Oklawaha Water Authority.
deed
On recommendation of the Attorney and on motion of Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, deed was accepted conveying the following described property to Lake County and ordered same recorded upon the public records:
GRANTOR – Lake County Board of Public Instruction
THE NORTH 25 FEET of the West 768 feet of the South Half of the Northwest Quarter of Northwest Quarter of Section 21, Township 19 South, Range 24 East;
ALSO: The West 50 feet of the South Half of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Sec. 21, Tp. 19 S., R. 24 East.
ALSO: The South 25 feet of the West 768 feet of the South Half of Northwest Quarter of Northwest Quarter of Sec. 21, Tp. 19 S., R. 24 East.
ALSO: The North 33 feet of the East 534 feet of the South Half of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Sec. 21, Tp. 19 S., R. 24 East.
eustis marina – jOB 11506-3601
Attorney Duncan presented letter from the State Road Department with reference to the drainage problem on the approach to the bridge at the Eustis Marina advising that this problem has been corrected; also, advising that the State Road Department is returning this section to Lake County for maintenance. On motion of Commr. Livingston seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, this section was accepted by the Board for maintenance.
proposed university site
Chairman Dykes presented a letter from the Board of Control of Florida with reference to an inspection team of board members coming to Lake County to make an inspection of the site offered by the County for the new proposed State University. Letter states they would like to meet at the Courthouse on September 17th at two p.m. and requests adequate transportation to the site. Clerk Owens was instructed to write Mr. Culpepper, Executive Director that this date is agreeable with the Board and transportation arrangements will be made.
Chairman Dykes also presented letters with reference to the offer made by the City of Mount Dora of facilities for temporary quarters for the new university.
soil survey
Attorney Duncan submitted letter from Mr. David P. Ventulett, Area Conservationist, in which he advised that the meeting set for October 21st at ten a.m. was agreeable with his department and suggested that the meeting be held in the Agricultural Center and that the Zoning Commission, County Agent and other interested parties be invited to attend.
exchange of property with minute maid
Mr. Duncan read a letter from the law firm of Gurney, Gurney, & Handley with reference to exchange of property with Minute Maid and the Coca Cola Company. Mr. Duncan was instructed to proceed with the completion of this exchange.
courthouse remodeling
Chairman Dykes submitted release of lien from J. P. Hutchinson. Mr. Howell Hopson being present said the release is in order and recommended that the retainer be paid to Mr. Hutchinson for the removal of existing jail equipment in the Courthouse; WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, the Clerk was instructed to pay the retainer to J. P. Hutchinson.
Mr. Hopson stated during the remodeling of the Courthouse there will be change orders to the contract and he recommended that a committee be appointed to approve such change orders. Motion was made by Commr. Babb, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, that Chairman Dykes, Clerk Owens and Attorney Duncan be appointed as a committee to approve necessary change orders to the contract for remodeling the Courthouse upon recommendation of Mr. Hopson.
Mr. Hopson said in the plans for the Courthouse a sprinkler system and landscaping design were not included and that no arrangements have been made for furniture and fixtures. Motion was made by Commr. Babb that the three-man committee, i.e., Chairman Dykes, Clerk Owens and Attorney Duncan, be authorized to work with Mr. Hopson on a sprinkler system and landscape design for the Courthouse and also on plans for furnishings. Motion was seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried.
Letter from Florida Industrial Commission to the Otis Elevator Company, with reference to permit for the installation of Otis Elevator in the Courthouse, was filed.
mosquito control building
Chairman Dykes reported that the contractor for the Mosquito Control Building was lagging. Clerk Owens advised that the money for this building is in this year’s budget and the building should be completed and accepted before the end of this fiscal year in order that the contractor will be able to get his money. Motion was made by Commr. Livingston, seconded by Commr. Cowart, that the attorney writes the contractor a letter advising them of this and requesting that the work be completed this month.
recess and reassembly
The Board recessed for lunch at 12 o’clock noon and reassembled at 1:30 P.M. to take up the remaining items of business.
florida installment land sales act
Letter from the Florida Installment Land Sales Board requesting names and addresses of developers in the County was filed by the Chairman, together with list of developers. The Clerk was instructed to forward this list to the Land Sales Board.
elections – special
Clerk Owens said we have a letter from Tom Adams, Secretary of State, furnishing sample ballot of the special election to be held November 5, 1963. Clerk Owens also stated Mr. Adams has furnished us with copies of changes made in the election laws at the 1963 session of the Legislature. One of these changes provides that the Board of County Commissioners shall provide a flag of the United States for each polling place in the County; WHEREUPON, motion was made by Commr. Cowart that the engineer be authorized to purchase the necessary number of flags for each precinct. Motion was seconded by Commr. Babb and carried.
Mr. Hays was instructed to contact the Supervisor of Registration with reference to the location of the voting precincts.
Clerk Owens further advised that another change in the election laws requires the Board to appoint the election boards twenty days prior to the election and the time for publishing the names of the inspectors and clerks fifteen days before the election. The Board members were requested to bring their lists of names of clerks and inspectors to the next meeting.
property appraisers
Chairman Dykes suggested that appraisers be appointed to appraise the property of Harry Johnson which adjoins the County parking lot. On motion of Commr. Livingston seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, George Coffey and C. B. Treadway were appointed appraisers of this property.
juvenile home
Judge Milton appeared with quotation of $55.00 for the installation of a door bell at the Juvenile Home. He was instructed to secure other bids on this installation and award the work to the lowest bidder.
suits affecting county
Judge Milton presented final statement from Barton, Adkins & Burwell in the case against the Juvenile Court in prohibition suit and habeas corpus proceedings; WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the Clerk was authorized to issue warrant for $314.45 in final payment to Barton, Adkins & Burwell, Attorneys at Law.
county judge
Judge Milton spoke about the increase in the number of worthless check cases in the County. Said these cases are getting out of hand and it is his intention to impose stiffer sentences to stop this practice. He urged the business houses to be extremely careful in accepting checks from persons who have a record of financial irresponsibility.
railroad right of way
Mr. Bill Boyd of Clermont appeared and inquired if the County would be interested in securing the abandoned Tavares & Gulf Railroad right of way between Minneola and Clermont. Attorney Duncan said we have found out that the railroad has no title to the property; however, I will write the railroad about this again.
bids & proposals
Notice having been advertised to receive bids on One (1) Itex 18.24 Reader Printer, RF Model, the following bid was received:
ITEK BUSINESS PRODUCTS DIVISION PHOTOSTAT CORP.
Item #52311-1-18.24 Reader-Printer, RF Model “AS IS – WHERE IS” - $2,543.00
On motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, the bid of the Itek Business Products Division was accepted.
On motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, quotations on the following docket books were accepted:
H. & W. B. DREW COMPANY
1 Loose Leaf, Printed Page Default and Final Judgment Docket Book #6
500 pages with Index, canvas Jacket and Vinyl Cover
Sheet Size 18 x 11-1/2 $159.00
1 Bound Printed Page Uniform Support of Dependents
Law Docket Book #2 – 500 Pages with Index, Canvas
Jacket and Vinyl Cover Sheet Size 16 x 10-1/2 $137.75
accounts allowed
Motion was made by Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, that final telephone bill for Representative Welborn Daniel in the amount of $48.98 be approved for payment.
Motion was made by Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, that any Commissioner who wishes to attend the Annual State Association County Commissioners convention in Hollywood, Florida, on September 29, 30, October 1 and 2, be reimbursed for his expenses.
funds transfers
Request from Sheriff Willis V. McCall was submitted for transfer of $3,000.00 from Expenses Other than Salaries to Salaries to meet unexpected salary requirements for the operation of the new jail. On motion of Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, this request was approved.
public health
On motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the following Resolution was adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that the State Board of Health of the State of Florida, be requested to return from the funds heretofore deposited with the State Board of Health by Lake County, the sum of three thousand dollars ($3,000.00), to be used to supplement the $10,000.00 previously received for the construction of an auxiliary health unit in the City of Clermont, Florida. Said funds shall be used with $10,500.00 set aside by Hill-Burton Funds to assist in the project of planning, constructing and equipping a new Clermont Auxiliary Health Center.
complaints
Letter from Mr. Samuel Goldmeer, Rt. 2, row’s Bluff, was read with reference to selection of election boards and jurymen. Clerk Owens was instructed to write Mr. Goldmeer regarding his complaint.
Letter from Ernest E. W. Zipper of Eustis was read and filed with reference to the Waterman Memorial Hospital.
PLATS
Mr. Harry Mielke appeared with a tentative sketch of subdivision which he is developing showing a dead end street and asked the Board’s approval of same. The Board assured Mr. Mielke the plat would be approved as shown on the sketch and instructed him to go ahead with his plat.
commodity warehouse
Chairman Dykes reported the auditor is auditing the Commodity Warehouse and seems to be finding everything in good order.
county engineer
Mr. Hays presented classified ad for the employment of two survey men at a salary of $225.00 per month each. On motion of Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, the Clerk was authorized to run the ad in the Leesburg Commercial, Eustis Lake Region News and South Lake Press.
bids
Mr. Hays said with the new fiscal year coming up it is time for us to take bids on materials again; WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Cowart seconded by Commr. Babb, the Clerk was authorized to advertise for the following listed materials:
Asphalt Products – Bids at 10 A.M. October 7, 1963, Advertise Eustis News
Signs and Related Materials – Bids at 10 A.M. Nov. 4, 1963 – Advertise Tavares Citizen
Crushed stone and Crushed Slag – Bids at 2 P.M. October 14, 1963 – Advertise the Daily Commercial
Gasoline and Diesel Fuel – Bids at 10 A.M. Nov. 4, 1963 – Advertise Tavares Citizen
Corrugated Metal and Corrugated Pipe – Bids at 1 P.M. November 4, 1963 – Advertise Tavares Citizen
On motion of Commr. Livingston seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids for 11 A.M. October 7, 1963 for resurfacing 5.9 miles of roads in District Four, as follows:
East Lake Joanna Drive (Eustis) 1.2 Miles
Harry Rainey Road (Mt. Plymouth) .4 “
Jook & Getford Road (Eustis) 1.3 “
Swift Road (Cassia) 3.0 “
zoning
Bob Webb, Zoning Director, reported that the Board of Zoning Appeals met on August 13, 1963 and adopted the following Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Lake County Board of Zoning Appeals in regular meeting on this 13th day of August 1963, and having fully considered in public hearing appeal case #1-63, appellant, Lester Dingee – Marie Dresher, wherein is requested a variance in the front set-back provisions of zoning regulations as pertaining to the property in question which is located in an R-2 zoning district, so as to permit a 20’ front set-back off North Grove Street and Eustis Grove Street, due to the unique shape of the property, as presented by plot plan to this Board: Now,
THEREFORE, it is the decision of this Board that the request of Appeal Case #1-63, as set forth and described above, be and is hereby granted and the Zoning Director of Lake County is authorized to issue the necessary Building Permit.
This Resolution adopted this 13th day of August, 1963.
/s/ Ted C. Prosser /s/ R. S. Webb
Mr. T. C. Prosser Mr. R. S. Webb,
Chairman Secretary
WHEREUPON, on motion of Commr. Livingston seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the action of the Board of Zoning Appeals was approved by the Board.
budgets
Budget and Program of Work of the State Road Department for the fiscal year July 1, 1963 through June 30, 1964, was filed and copy of same given to each Board member.
Closing Statement of Operations for the Secondary Funds for fiscal year 1962-1963 was filed and copy of same given to each Board member.
Civil defense
The Board concurring, Chairman Dykes announced the position of Director of Civil Defense will be open October 1, 1963, and we are hopeful of locating a qualified person to fill this job.
tax certificate
On motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the Clerk was authorized to issue check for the redemption of Tax Deed Application on Certificate No. 351 of 1960 in the amount of $112.68, and also issue check for the redemption of Tax Deed Application on Certificate No. 402 of 1961 in the amount of $46.22.
oklawaha water authority
On motion of Commr. Cowart seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the following vouchers of the Oklawaha Water Authority were approved for payment, subject to approval of the Water Authority:
#215, 216, 218, 220, 222, 226, 230, 231 and 232.
On motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Theus, the Clerk was instructed to write Mr. Burrell to furnish itemized report to the Board of work handled in the Eustis Office.
e. central florida regional planning council
Letter from the Secretary-Treasurer of the Council was read and filed requesting Lake County’s contribution of $3,000.00. On motion of Commr. Livingston seconded by Commr. Theus, the Clerk was authorized to issue this check.
Commr. Livingston’s term of appointment to the Council was approved for three (3) years and Mr. Wettstein’s appointment was approved for two (2) years.
hospitals
On motion of Commr. Livingston seconded by Commr. Theus, the action of the Clerk and Chairman in approving petition to T. B. Hospital for Lucille Elizabeth Johnson was approved by the Board.
county depositories
On motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, the First State Bank & Trust Company of Eustis, Florida was designated as depository for the Northeast Lake County Hospital District.
approval of bills
On motion of Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Livingston, the Clerk was authorized to issue check to the Florida Forest Service in the amount of $1,824.56 covering Lake County’s Farm Forestry Project for 1963-64.
On motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the payrolls for the month of August were approved.
On motion of Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Babb, check from T.S.V.P. Improvement Corp. In the amount of $4,327.73 dated August 30, 1963, for reimbursement of road materials was accepted and the Clerk was instructed to deposit same to the Road and Bridge Fund.
On motion of Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Livingston, check from Eustis Sand Company in the amount of $2,815.19 dated August 17, 1963 for reimbursement of road materials was accepted and the Clerk was instructed to deposit same to the Road and Bridge Fund.
On motion of Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Cowart, check from University Hospital in the amount of $177.20 dated August 26, 1963, refund for Alton D. Gibbs and W. R. Peavy was accepted and the Clerk was instructed to deposit same to General Revenue Fund; also check in the amount of $19.47 dated June 26, 1963, refund for Nora F. Elliott.
On motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Livingston, check from University Hospital in the amount of $70.25 for Wm. R. Peavy was accepted and the Clerk was instructed to deposit same to the General Revenue Fund and instructed to issue a refund to the University Hospital for $35.12.
On motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Theus, check from Waterman Memorial Hospital in the amount of $233.57 and check from Mutual of Omaha in the amount of $100.00, refund for Agnes Gilbert were accepted and the Clerk was instructed to deposit the checks to the General Revenue Fund.
Warrant #1265 dated August 12, 1963 to Miller Bearings of Orlando, Inc. for $15.39 was cancelled on motion of Commr. Cowart seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried.
applications
Application from S. C. Bryant, Jr. for the position of Captain of Guards was read and filed.
following letters filed with the board:
Leesburg General Hospital expressing appreciation for floral tribute at dedication.
Ms. Jewel V. Tolbert commending the Service Officer for help he has given her.
Coastal Engineering Associates, Inc. re airport lighting.
C. E. Duncan to State Attorney re Appeal in the case Gatch vs. Lake County.
C. E. Duncan to Director of Dept. of Public Safety re deed from Lake County to the State for Highway Patrol Station.
Dept. of Public Safety re Resolution speed limits in County
SRD acknowledging Resolution re Mize and Bush property in Leesburg
SRD to Lake Abstract & Guaranty Co. re additional search Section 11200-2503 – SR 25
John L. Ragan, County Health Dept. to W. H. Vernor, Inc. re Ocala Forest Campsites #4 being suitable for septic tank installation.
Florida State Bd. Of Health to H. O. Peters re list station, Leesburg.
Florida State Bd. Of Health to D. R. Abrams re Publix Supermarket Incinerator.
C. E. Townsend re Haines Creek Community.
K. B. Sears, Civil Defense Coordinator, to Lake County Civil Defense, advising it would be impractical to stock the Courthouse with fallout shelter supplies while the remodeling is going on.
Dept. of Public Welfare and copy of House Bill 1146 re food commodities.
Landseair Travel Service re tours, car rental, etc.
Frank E. Owens to Jack Monroe re Board of Equalization.
following reports filed with the board
Minutes Withlacoochee-Waccasassa-Homosassa Advisory Committee Meeting.
Division of Water Resources & Conservation (Fla. West Coast Tributaries Study)
Service Officer’s Report for August 1963.
Home Demonstration Agent and two assistants’ reports for August 1963.
Florida Div. of Corrections on Road Prison No. 5758, Tavares.
MEETING ADJOURNED.
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CLERK CHAIRMAN