MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS on
MONDAY – November 9, 1964
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session in the Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse at Tavares on Monday, November 9, 1964, at 10:00 o’clock A.M. with the following present:
Chairman Babb, Commrs. Theus, Cowart, Dykes and Livingston; Clerk Owens, Attorney Duncan, Engineer Hays and Zoning Director Webb.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman and Mr. Theus gave the invocation.
indigents
On motion of Commr. Livingston, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, the following change was made to the present indigent list:
DISTRICTS 1, 2, 3 and 4 - No change
DISTRICT 5 - DELETE Annie Jackson - $20.00
Motion by Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, Dr. Hall and Clerk Owens were authorized to prepare an agreement form whereby indigent patients can reimburse the County for all or part of hospital or welfare assistance.
bids
It now being the time advertised to receive bids for pruning, de-mossing and fertilizing oak trees in the Courthouse yard, the Clerk reported receiving the following bid:
Florida Nursery & Landscape Company - $1,195.00
On motion of Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, the Board rejected the bid and agreed the work could be done by the Prison Crew.
Mr. Hopson being present advised the Board that the shipper has duplicated an order of nine Boling chairs like the ones ordered for the Commissioners Room and the supplier is offering them to the County for $885.00. The Board members concurring, the Chairman instructed the clerk to advise the supplier we do not feel we need the extra nine chairs.
courthouse
On recommendation of the Architect and the members of the Board concurring, the Chairman instructed the Clerk not to issue any checks to Val Rich Construction, Inc. until release of liens from all subcontractors are received and if necessary the Board will hold a special meeting when we are ready to settle with the contractor.
road closing
On presentation of petition and proof of publication of notice of public hearing and on motion of Commr. Livingston, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, the Board adopted a resolution authorizing the following described street be closed:
That part of Palmer Avenue, a dead-end street, running West from Lake Drive, bisecting Block A of Mountain View Subdivision in Section 19, Township 19 South, Range 27 East, as recorded in the public records of Lake county, Florida, filed for record October 4, 1926, and recorded in Plat Book 9, Page 49.
roads - state
Clerk Owens submitted right of way contract and map of survey and location of State Road 25 Section 11040-2502 extending from State Road 33 Northerly to intersection with State Road 25-A in Leesburg. On motion of Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, the Chairman and Clerk were authorized to execute the contract and a resolution was adopted authorizing condemnation proceedings on subject section of State Road 25.
Clerk Owens submitted right of way contract and map of survey and location of Section 11200-2504, State Road 25 extending from a point in Section 21, Township 21 South, Range 24 East, Northwesterly to State Road 33. On motion of Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, the Chairman and Clerk were authorized to execute the contract and a resolution was adopted authorizing condemnation proceedings on the subject section of State Road 25.
The Board discussed at length the status of the proposed State Road 19 through Eustis. Commr. Theus stated it is his opinion we will not get State Road 19 during the present governor administration. Commr. Dykes stated he feels we should take what we can get and if we are not going to get State Road 19 and if they are going ahead with State Road 25, thinks we should let them. Commr. Livingston concurred in Commr. Dykes’ remarks. On motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the Board adopted a resolution amending resolution of September 21st to the State Road Department requesting that all Secondary Tax Road Funds be held intact to ensure the acquisition of right of way for State Road 19 through Eustis and authorizing the release of $130,000 from the Secondary Funds for the construction of State Road 25 from South city Limits of Leesburg to the Interchange of the Sunshine Parkway; also, requesting that contract and work order for the construction of State Road 44 East of Eustis to LaRoe’s Corner; also, that every possible step be taken toward the completion of all construction plans for State Road 19 through Eustis.
On motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, resolution of November 2nd authorizing the release of $10,000 from the secondary funds was rescinded.
complaints
Letter from J. K. Smith regarding his complaint to the Board on November 2nd and requesting written reply. The Board members concurring, the Chairman referred the letter to the Attorney.
Commr. Livingston presented letter and map regarding five mile per hour speed limit in the Alexander Springs Creek, whereupon, motion was made by Commr. Livingston, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, a resolution was adopted determining the maximum speed limit of 5 miles per hour from the Springs to Forest Road 52-B.
outdoor recreational facilities
Letter from the Governor with reference to outdoor recreation areas was read and the Chairman referred the letter to the Attorney to advise the Governor Lake County is vitally interested and will cooperate in the endeavor.
permits – firearms
On motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Livingston, the Board approved bond for carrying firearms for Martin F. Missimer provided the Sheriff’s Department is in accord.
bonds – misc.
On motion of Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, the Board approved Deputy Sheriff bonds for Wyolene Johnson Bradley and James Palmer Treen and authorized the renewal of Deputy Sheriff bonds for the road foremen, Wm. Murry Lowe and Gordon Hays, Jr.
county property
On motion of Commr. Livingston, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the Board authorized the preparation of easement deed to the Game & Fresh Water Fish Commission for the construction of a boat ramp on Lake Yale, described as follows, and the Chairman and Clerk were authorized to execute said easement:
Commence at the Northwest corner of Sec. 16, Tp. 18 S, R. 26 E., thence run South 0°33’ West 1333.35 feet to a concrete monument, thence run South 89°27’ East 1096.86 feet to a concrete monument in a county maintained road (Co. No. 5-7751; thence run South 6°42’30” 211.97 feet to point of beginning, thence run South 30°55’59” West 40.93 feet, thence run South 6°42’30” East 1083.23 feet, thence run South 89°26’30” East 25.20 feet, thence run North 6°42’30” West 1118.83 feet to point of beginning.
ALSO: Commence at the Northwest corner of Sec. 16, Tp. 18 S, R. 26 E., thence run South 0°33’ West 1333.35 feet to a concrete monument, thence run South 89°27’ East 1096.86 feet to a concrete monument in a county maintained road (Co. No. 5-7751), thence run South 6°42’30” East 350.33 feet to point of beginning, thence continue running South 6°42’30” East 980.47 feet, thence run South 89°26’30” East 25.02 feet, thence run North 1°31’09” West 2.04 feet, thence run North 6°42’30” West 978.66 feet, thence run West 25.17 feet to point of beginning.
ALSO: Commence at the Northwest corner of Sec. 16, Tp. 18 S, R. 26 E., thence run South 0°33’ West 1333.35 feet to a concrete monument, thence run South 89°27’ East 1096.86 feet to a concrete monument in a county maintained road (Co. No. 5-7751); thence run South 6°42’30 East 211.97 feet to point of beginning; then run South 30°55’59” West 40.93 feet, thence run South 6°42’30” East 1083.23 feet, thence run South 89°26’30” East 25.20 feet, thence run North 6°42’30” West 1118.83 feet to point of beginning.
On motion of Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, the Engineer was instructed to survey location on Lake Dalhousie suitable for the construction of a boat ramp by the Game & Fresh Water Fish Commission.
elections - precincts
The Board held a lengthy discussion of the congestion at the polls during the general election and discussed dividing the larger precincts and purchasing additional voting machines so this condition will not exist again. On advice of the Attorney that this procedure must be handled in an odd-numbered year, the Board agreed to consider further action on this at the first meeting in December.
Clerk Owens was instructed to request from the Supervisor of registration the number of votes by precincts and the number of registered voters in the precincts in the larger precincts only.
Chairman Babb advised that the voting place for the Astor Precinct in the future will be Otis Lee’s Laundromat.
At the request of Commr. Livingston, Clerk Owens was instructed to write a letter of appreciation to Mr. Ivan Parker for the use of his store as a voting place in Precinct No. 20.
recess and reassembly
The Board recessed for lunch at 12 o’clock noon and reconvened at 1:15 o’clock P.M. to take up the remaining items of business.
hospitals
Motion by Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, the action of the Chairman and Clerk in approving application to the State Tuberculosis Hospital for Plumer Reed was approved by the Board.
planning & zoning
On recommendation of the Zoning Commission and on motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, the Board adopted a resolution amending the Zoning Rules & Regulations as they pertain to the following tracts of land, to the Classification designated after each description:
1. All that part of the East 132 feet of the North 330 feet of Lot 19, lying East of Old Highland No. 40, and the N ½ of Lot 18, lying East of Old Highway and South of new Highway No. 40, LESS the East 115 feet, located in Section 7, according to the Plat of Manhattan, recorded in the Plat Book 2, Page 13, public records of Lake County, Florida;
now classified and zoned as A (Agriculture), be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned to Classification C-1 (Commercial), to permit beer sales in the present grocery store.
2. The West 891.8 feet of Government Lot 7 North of the Highway in Section 26, Township 19 South, Range 26 East in Lake County, Florida; otherwise particularly described as follows: All that part of the following described tract of land in Gov. Lot 77, Sec. 26, Tp. 19 S, R. 26 E., lying North of U. S. Highway No. 441, running between Mount Dora and Tavares: Begin 1496.88 feet South and south 72°30’ West 326.7 feet from the Northeast corner of Gov. Lot 7, said Sec. 26, run thence South to the South line of Gov. Lot 7, thence West 150 feet to point of beginning ; run thence North to lake, thence West along lake to West line of Gov. Lot 7, thence South to Southwest corner of Gov. Lot 7, thence East to point of beginning, LESS that part of said tract that may be included in the following described parcel of land: Begin North 60° West 206.58 feet from the Northeast corner of Gov. Lot 7, said Sec. 26, run thence North 60° West to lake, thence begin again at said point of beginning and run South 349.14 feet, thence South 27°25’ West to highway, thence Westerly along highway to lake, thence Northerly along lake to point of intersecting first described line;
now classified and zoned as C-3 (Commercial) and R-1 (Residential), be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned to Classification C-3 (Commercial).
Zoning director Webb submitted a resolution adopted by the Planning & Zoning Commission requesting the approval of this Board to Rules of Procedure as adopted by the Planning & Zoning commission on October 29th, whereupon, on motion of Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, the Board approved the Rules of Procedure as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission.
permits – building
Mr. George Richards of Leesburg appeared and complained that he has been refused a building permit by the Zoning Director. Zoning Director Webb advised the policy of his office is that no building permit is issued until the Lake County Health Department has approved the property. Dr. Hall was called and appeared and stated this is an engineering problem and Mr. Richards needs the approval of a licensed engineer. Members of the board concurring, the Chairman instructed the Engineer to inspect this property.
elections – general
Certificate of Canvassing Board of the General Election held November 3rd was filed.
bids
On motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, the Clerk was authorized to advertise for crawler type front end loader and motor grader. Bids to be accepted on December 14th.
roads – county
On motion of Commr. Livingston, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, the Engineer was instructed to survey E. Crooked Lake Drive and Country Club Drive for widening and curbing.
roads – state
On motion of Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, the Board adopted a resolution requesting the State Road Department to place the approaches to and the overpass of State Road S-470 as it crosses the Sunshine State parkway under secondary maintenance.
road maintenance – subdivisions
Chairman Babb advised he attended a banquet given by the property owners in Three Lakes Subdivision and they all expressed their appreciation to the Board for the road work.
salaries & wages
On motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, the Board approved overtime compensation for Imogene Stegall and Louise Parker in the amount of $20.00 each for overtime on election night.
ocklawaha
On motion of Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, the following voucher numbers were approved for payment by the Ocklawaha Water Authority:
Voucher Nos. 1 - 13
cancellation of warrant
On motion of Commr. Livingston, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, the Clerk was authorized to cancel General Revenue Fund warrant #3530 payable to Annie Jackson for $20.00, payee deceased.
accounts allowed
On motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Livingston, the Board approved the request of the Tax Assessor for commissions on 1964 tax roll in the amount of $34,328.20.
On motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, the Zoning Director was authorized to attend Florida Planning & Zoning Association meeting in Jacksonville on December 2 – 5.
On motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Livingston and carried, the Board approved the request of Fred Kuhlman for partial payment on Clermont Health Center in the amount of $4,201.00, subject to approval by the Architect.
Motion by Commr. Livingston, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, the following vouchers were approved for payment:
General Revenue Fund Nos. 1 - 229
Mosquito Control – State #2 1 - 4
Fine & Forfeiture Fund 1 - 19
Road & Bridge Fund 1 - 45
Capital Outlay Reserve – County Buildings 1 - 5
Bond Interest & Sinking Fund
County Buildings 1 -
South Lake memorial Hospital 1
Northeast Lake County Hospital 1
Capital Outlay Reserve – Health Clinic 1
communications
Notice from John T. Bond, Attorney advising that Sunshine Mobile Home Movers, Inc. has applied for temporary operating authority to transport mobile homes within certain areas in Florida.
Letter from the State Board of Health regarding Eustis Trailer Park was filed.
reports
Reports from the County Agent and two assistants were filed for the month of October.
Reports from the Home Demonstration Agent and two assistants were filed for the month of October.
There being no further business to bring before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 2:30 P.M.
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CLERK CHAIRMAN