MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS on

tuesday, june 23, 1964

The Board of County Commissioners met in special session in the Pioneer Building in Tavares on Tuesday, June 23, 1964, at 10:00 o’clock A.M. for the purpose of receiving bids for the construction of the Clermont Health Center and any other business which might be brought before the Board.

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Babb with the following present:

Commrs.  J. C. Cowart, H. T. Dykes, D. H. Livingston, Clerk Owens, and Architect Howell Hopson.

BIDS

It now being the time advertised to receive bids for the construction of the Clermont Health Center, Chairman Babb directed the architect to open and tabulate the bids, said bids being as follows:

R. W. DESPARD CO.	Base Bid	$24,570.00
ROBERT A. DREW	“         “	29,222.00
HODES & CUMMING CONSTRUCTION CO.	“         “	26,648.00
FRED KUHLMAN	“         “	22,770.00
MATSCHE & SPEARS CONSTRUCTION CO.	“         “	25,880.00
GLENN Y. MIDDLETON	“         “	28,206.64
MOBLEY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY	“         “	35,834.00
THOMPSON BROS. CONSTRUCTION CO.	“         “	27,133.00
ZIMMERMAN CONSTRUCTION CO.	“         “	25,600.00
BOYT & MOORE	“         “	25,861.00

 

Mr. Meadows of the Florida Industrial Commission and Dr. Hall, Lake County Health Director, were present.  Both agreed that the low bid came within the budget; whereupon, on recommendation of Mr. Hopson and on motion of Commr. Cowart seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, the low bid of Fred Kuhlman in the amount of $22,770.00 was accepted.  Mr. Hopson opened the list of subcontractors submitted by Mr. Kuhlman and read the names of the subcontractors.

mosquito control

On motion of Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, the Clerk was authorized to advertise for a 12,000 gal. storage tank for the Mosquito Control Unit; also, to advertise for new station wagon for use by the Mosquito Control Unit.

civil defense

Mr. Al Marshall appeared with reference to the request of the Engineer for radio communications – said this would be very desirable as far as the Civil Defense Office is concerned and thinks we can get State aid for this project.  Mr. Marshall was given permission to investigate this matter further and advise the Board before the next budget meeting in July.

complaints

Commr. Dykes presented petition signed by sixty-one (61) persons protesting the use of trout lines in Lakes Dora, Beauclair and Carlton and connecting canals.  The Board concurring, the Chairman instructed the Attorney to determine if the law prohibits the use of such lines.

road maintenance – subdivisions

Mr. Paul Reed, Tax Collector, appeared and submitted Special Assessment Roll pertaining to the assessments against lots in Silver Lake Park, Forest Lake Subdivision, Three Lakes Subdivision – First Addition – Second Addition – and Third Addition, and certain parcels in Section 25/18/26 and Section 26/18/16, for approval by the Board and for approval or disapproval by the property owners.  Motion was made by Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, that the Special Assessment Roll be received and the Board authorized a public hearing on same for July 13^th at 2 o’clock P.M.

road & bridge

Gordon Hays, County Engineer appeared and advised that a maintenance man is needed to operate the asphalt plant.  Mr. Hays also advised that Macasphalt Corp. is building a plant at Lisbon and will sell to the County cheaper than we can operate the plant.  The Board agreed to use the materials on hand and then abandon the plant and buy from Macasphalt Corp.

county buildings

Mr. Hopson gave his recommendation to the Board for the construction of an addition to the present building housing the Tax Assessor and Tax Collector.  Mr. Hopson stated it would be impractical to use the Health Department Building and recommended that an addition to the present building be constructed at an approximate cost of $50,000.  On motion of Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, Mr. Hopson was authorized to proceed with plans for the construction of additional space for the Tax Assessor and Tax Collector and the Clerk was authorized to include $60,000 in the budget for this project.

courthouse

On recommendation of the Architect and on motion of Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, Change Order #10 to the Courthouse contract was approved for various items amounting to approximately $11,639.45; Change Order also includes carpet for the Law Department and Recording Department in the Clerk’s Office at a cost of approximately $1100.00.

Motion was made by Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, that a Resolution be adopted that both Courtrooms in the Courthouse may be used by the public subject to approval by the Board, provided sufficient notice is given the Board and provided no Court proceedings will be interrupted.

county employees

On motion of Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, the Board approved increases in salary for the following employees effective October 1, 1964:

            County Service Officer                                              $25.00 per month

            Surplus Commodity Warehouse Supervisor              25.00 per month

            Asst. County Service Officer                                       25.00 per month

 

On motion of Commr. Livingston seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the Board authorized one week’s vacation with pay for all road crew employees.

There being no further business to bring before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 11:45 o’clock A.M.

 

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CLERK                                                                                                                                                                                                           CHAIRMAN