MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONDAY – DECEMBER 13, 1965
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session in the Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse at Tavares on Monday, December 13, 1965, at 10:00 o’clock A.M. with the following members present: Chairman Livingston; Commrs. Cowart, Dykes and Babb; Clerk Owens, Attorney Duncan, Engineer Hays and Zoning Director Webb. Commr. Theus was present at 10:30 o’clock.
The Chairman called the meeting to order and said the invocation would be dispensed with.
Bids
It being the time advertised to receive bids on the following items, the Clerk reported receiving bids from the following:
TRANSFER AND STORING OF VOTING MACHINES – Leesburg Transfer & Storage Company
On motion of Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the second portion of the bid was accepted, 75 machines @ $18.00, and the Attorney was instructed to prepare the contract accordingly.
ROADS – District No. 1 - Lindsley Paving Company
Carroll Contracting Company
J. D. Manly Construction Company
Basic Asphalt Corp.
Motion was made by Commr. Cowart seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, that the bids be referred to the Engineer for study and recommendation to the Board.
Later in the day on recommendation of the Engineer and on motion of Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, a Resolution was adopted accepting the second low bid for Double Surface Treatment and the low bid for Asphalt Concrete as follows:
Double Surface Treatment - J. D. Manly Construction Company - 43¢ per sq. yd.
Asphaltic Concrete Carroll Contracting Company - 54¢ per sq. yd.
indigents
On motion of Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the following changes were approved to the present indigent list:
District No. 1 - DELETE - W. L. Dixon $20.00
ADD Verdie Taylor 40.00
District No. 2 - DELETE - Mrs. R. A. Butler 40.00
District No. 3 - No change
District No. 4 - No change
District No. 5 - No change
courthouse
Mr. John Sumner appeared with reference to placing a cigarette vending machine in the Courthouse lobby. He will pay 4¢ commission per pack on cigarettes and commission on cigars varies. On motion of Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, Mr. Sumner was authorized to place vending machines in the Courthouse lobby.
county buildings – juvenile
Dr. Klar and Howell Hopson, Architect, appeared and presented plans for the construction of a kitchen adjoining the present Juvenile Home, estimated cost $6,000.00. On motion of Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, the plans were approved and the Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids to be received January 10, 1966.
county employees
Dr. Klar requested the Board to reconsider the acceptance of the resignation submitted by Mr. and Ms. Polhamus, Superintendent and Matron at the Juvenile Shelter. Dr. Klar was advised the resignation must be withdrawn in person or in writing before the Board can reconsider same.
Later in the day, Judge Milton appeared and presented written request from Mr. And Mrs. Polhamus withdrawing letter of resignation, whereupon, on motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the Board did retract acceptance of the resignation submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Polhamus and the Clerk was instructed to continue them on the payroll on the same basis.
municipal corporations
Mayor BonJorn of Clermont appeared with reference to landfill used by Clermont, Mascotte and Groveland. The cities will employ a caretaker and install a fence. On motion of Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the Board agreed to continue to furnish machine and operator to keep the garbage covered.
bids
The Engineer reported as follows on bids received December 6 for two frontend loaders:
1. Low bid is Square Deal Machinery on Case equipment at $17,983.90. This equipment will not be available until February 20, 1966. They would like to demonstrate their tractor Wednesday morning.
2. Second low is Richardson Tractor Company on Allis-Chalmers equipment at $18,493.00. Our experience with Allis-Chalmers products is that parts must come from Tampa. Had two to three weeks delay in getting new radiator for Allis-Chalmers tractor in District No. 3.
3. Other specifications were met by all bidders.
Without operating cost records, the Engineer stated he is not in a position to recommend what is the lowest and best bid.
Commr. Cowart moved that Caterpillar tractor for District No. 2 be purchased due to service and parts coming from Orlando.
Commr. Dykes stated he is well pleased with the service and operation of the Allis-Chalmers tractor in his District.
Attorney Duncan advised the Board will be highly criticized if the low bid is not accepted without good reason and may be called on to repay the cost over the low bid.
Commr. Dykes moved that the low bid on Case tractor be accepted. Motion was withdrawn after further discussion and Commr. Cowart also withdrew his motion to purchase Caterpillar tractor.
Commr. Theus stated he feels the service and trade-in value should be considered and it is his opinion the Caterpillar is the best machine, however, will go along with the low bid and hope it is in the best interest of the taxpayers’ money; whereupon, he moved that the low bid be accepted for District No. 1. Motion was seconded by Commr. Dykes.
Motion was made by Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Babb that bids on tractor for District No. 2 be refused.
Engineer Hays said if he had cost records on equipment he could report the exact cost and reason for accepting certain brand-named equipment.
Attorney Duncan left the meeting to call the Attorney General’s Office regarding this matter.
He returned later and reported he talked with Bob Kelly and it is his opinion the lowest and best bid must be accepted or have good reason for not accepting the low bid. He further advised, Mr. Kelly’s opinion in advertising for brand name products is – there must be a number of dealers, not factory outlets, in order to get competitive prices.
On motion of Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, all bids for two 1966 frontend loaders were rejected.
maps & plats
Harley Morse appeared and presented plat of 1st Addition to Grand Island Shores located within the City of Eustis and same having been approved by the City. Owners are Harley G. and Priscilla C. Morse. Title opinion from Lake Abstract & Guaranty Company showing the property is subject to mortgage to H. A. Ferran, single, and Carl Ferran and Josephine V. Ferran, his wife, individually and as Trustees; and mortgage on portion of the property to First Federal Savings and Loan Assn.
On motion of Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the plat was approved and the Chairman and Clerk were authorized to execute same.
The Clerk presented replat of a portion of Suburban Shores Subdivision located in Section 25, Township 22 South, Range 26 East, owners Kenneth B. Luton and Jane L. Luton. Letter from the County Engineer dated June 13, 1965 recommending the subdivision for septic tank type sewage disposal was filed. Title & Trust Company of Florida Policy #A37361 dated June 10, 1953 was submitted. Attorney Duncan advised the title report must be brought up-to-date or a letter from the Abstract Company to the effect there has been no change in the title since the policy was issued. The owners will also need to erect permanent street markers. The Clerk was instructed to notify Mr. Luton of the above requirements.
roads – state
Mr. Hugh Hanna of the State Road Department appeared and reported the South Street project has been included in the Federal Aid Program which will necessitate a public hearing. Want to hold the hearing in Leesburg on December 28, 29 or 30 and need to establish location for same. Commr. Theus suggested the Leesburg Junior High Auditorium or the Leesburg Community Building.
civil defense
The Civil Defense Director appeared and reported on meetings with the Civil Defense Directors of the communities in the County; also, advised he has just completed Advanced Ambulance Course for Injured. Mr. Hess further reported under Exercise 65 recently accomplished with State and Federal authorities participating, Lake County registered two to three percent population saved under atomic conditions.
Mr. Hess presented application from Fred Lafayette McCulley for the position of Civil Defense Coordinator and advised the County expenditure for this position would be $90 per month. No action taken.
Mr. Hess advised the State Office still urges that we have direct radio communication with Ocala. Did not request this because we do not have emergency radio setup. The initial cost of same would be $18 and monthly charge of $16.00.
recess & reassembly
The Board recessed for lunch at 12 o’clock noon and reconvened at 1:30 o’clock P.M. to take up the remaining items of business.
bids
Engineer Hays advised the necessary equipment to transport white prisoners for road work will cost approximately $3300 to $3400, in addition to salary for two guards. On motion of Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids for necessary equipment for white prison crew for special work. The equipment to be radio equipped and bids will be received on January 10, 1966.
municipal corporaTIons
The Engineer reported on survey of sidewalks on Bay and Grove Streets in Eustis; whereupon, on motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, a Resolution was adopted requesting the State Road Department to construct sidewalks at various areas and that certain inlets be raised or reconstructed to bring them more level with the road surface.
deeds
On recommendation of the Engineer and on motion of Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, deeds conveying the following described properties to Lake County for road right of way were accepted and ordered recorded upon the public records:
GRANTORS: JAMES D. PHILLIPS and DIAN S. PHILLIPS, his wife
All that part of the following described property: Begin sixty-one feet North of the Southwest corner of Section 22, Township 24 South, Range 26 East, Lake County, Florida; thence run North along the section line to the Northwest corner of the Southwest ¼ of the Southwest ¼; thence run East to the Northeast corner of the West ¾ of the South ½ of the Southwest ¼; thence run South to a point 40.00 feet North of the South boundary of said Section 22; thence run Northwesterly to Point of Beginning.
AND
All that part of the following described property in Section 21, Township 24 South, Range 26 East, Lake County, Florida:
The Northeast ¼ of the Southeast ¼; The East ½ of the Southeast ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of the Southeast ¼; and the Northeast ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of the Southeast ¼; LYING WITHIN TWENTY-FIVE FEET ON EACH SIDE OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED CENTERLINE: Commence at the Southwest corner of Section 22, Township 24 South, Range 26 East, Lake County, Florida; thence run North 89°45’18” East, 162.93 feet to centerline and Point of Beginning; thence run North 5°13’13” East, 440.89 feet to a Point of Intersection; thence run North 42°43’17” West, 372.55 feet to a Point of Intersection, thereby crossing into Section 21, Township 24 South, Range 26 East; thence run North 29°30’07” West, 499.34 feet to a Point of Intersection; thence run North 50°07’27” West, 449.11 feet to a Point of Intersection; thence run North 14°00’27” West, 432.78 feet to a Point of Intersection; thence run North 11°41’33” East, 622.35 feet to a Point of Intersection; thence run North 25°34’27” West, 276.75 feet to the North boundary of the Southeast ¼ of Section 21, Township 24 South, Range 26 East, said intersection point being North 89°23’27” West, 838.60 feet from the East ¼ corner of said Section 21.
GRANTORS: ALICE Y. STEPHENSON (formerly Alice W. Lockmiller) and GUY E. STEPHENSON, her husband
All that part of the following described property: Begin 490.9 feet West of the Southeast corner of the Southwest ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 16, Township 24 South, Range 26 East, Lake County, Florida, for Point of Beginning; thence run North 26°42’ West 109.75 feet; thence run North 24°15’ West 221.05 feet; thence run North 0°01’ East, 275.5 feet; thence run North 11°23’ East 75.25 feet; thence run North 3l°09’ East 376.7 feet; thence run North 19°49’ East 131.55 feet; thence run North 0°05’ East to North line of the Southwest ¼ of the Southeast ¼; thence run West to Northwest corner of the Southwest ¼ of the Southeast ¼; thence run South to the South boundary of Section 16; thence run East along South boundary to Point of Beginning.
LYING WITHIN TWENTY-FIVE FEET ON EACH SIDE OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED CENTERLINE: Commence at the Southeast corner of the Southwest ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 16, Township 24 South, Range 26 East; thence run South 89°30’ West, 383.68 feet along section line to centerline and Point of Beginning; thence run North 68°28’57” West, 141.12 feet to a Point of Intersection; thence run North 25°08’27” West, 289.97 feet to a Point of Intersection; thence run North 0°46’03” East, 260.86 feet to a Point of Intersection; thence run North 27°53’43” East, 545.42 feet to a Point of Intersection; thence run North 6°32’37” West, 202.93 feet to a Point of Intersection; thence run North 37°46’08” East, 78.70 feet to a Point of Intersection; thence run North 89°57’08” East 333.07 feet to the West boundary of the East ½ of the Southeast ¼ of said Section 16, Township 24 South, Range 26 East, point of intersection being North 0°56’15” West, 1317.95 feet from the Southeast corner of the Southwest ¼ of the Southeast ¼; thence continue running North 89° 57’08” East, 237 feet more or less to the center of a 50 foot right of way belonging to Lake County, and end of this centerline.
GRANTORS: CHARLES E. HAWTHORN and GRACE B. HAWTHORN, his wife
All that part of the following described property in Section 27, Township 24 South, Range 26 East, Lake County, Florida:
The Northwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼; the Northeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼; and that part of the Southwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼ lying north and east of a line beginning at the Southeast corner of said Southwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼ and running Northwesterly to the Northwest corner of said Southwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼; LYING WITHIN TWENTY-FIVE FEET ON EACH SIDE OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED CENTERLINE: Commence at the Northwest corner of Section 27, Township 24 South, Range 26 East, 162.93 East along North boundary of said Sec. 27 to centerline and point of beginning; thence run South 5°13’13” West, 285.46 feet; thence run South 28°48’17” East, 456.58 feet; thence run South 2°15’43” West, 1044.15 feet; thence run South 47° 41’47” East, 391.92 feet to the South boundary of the North ½ of the Southwest ¼ of Northwest ¼ of said Sec. 27 and centerline of County clay road.
AND
All that part of the following described property: Begin at the Southwest corner of Section 22, Township 24 South, Range 26 East, Lake County, Florida; thence run North 61.00 feet along section line; thence run southeasterly 2064.56 feet; thence run South 40.00 feet to the South boundary of Section 22, Township 24 South, Range 26 East; thence run West along section line to Point of Beginning; LYING WITHIN TWENTY-FIVE FEET ON EACH SIDE OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED CENTERLINE: Commence at the Southwest corner of Section 22, Township 24 South, Range 26 East, Lake County, Florida; thence run North 89°45’18” East 162.93 feet to centerline and Point of Beginning; thence run North 5°13’13” East, 440.89 feet to a Point of Intersection, said centerline being in Section 22, Township 24 South, Range 26 East.
GRANTORS: ERNEST W. SIMPSON and MARCIA W. SIMPSON, his wife
All that part of: The Southeast ¼ of the Northeast ¼ of Section 21, Township 24 South, Range 26 East, Lake County, Florida LYING WITHIN TWENTY-FIVE FEET ON EACH SIDE OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED CENTERLINE: Commence at the Northeast corner of the Southeast ¼ of the Northeast ¼ of Section 21, Township 24 South, Range 26 East; thence run South 89°29’03” West, 867.18 feet to centerline and Point of Beginning; thence run South 29°05’27” West, 57.25 feet to a Point of Intersection; thence run South 0°45’47” East, 1248.53 feet to a Point of Intersection; thence run South 25°34’27” East, 4.40 feet to the South boundary of the Northeast ¼ of Section 21, Township 24 South, Range 26 East, said intersection point being North 89°23’27” West, 838.60 feet from the East ¼ corner of said Section 21.
outdoor recreational council
Commr. Dykes reported on meeting with officials from the City of Tavares and the State Road Department regarding construction of recreation facility on Lake Eustis between Tavares and Dead River. The State will contribute $20,00 to this facility if the County will contribute a like amount and the City is pledging maintenance of grounds and buildings and police and fire protection; whereupon, on motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, a Resolution was adopted allocating $20,000 from Secondary Road Funds for use in developing and constructing the area in question as a recreational area.
The Zoning Director advised there is a possibility the County could receive State aid on this project. Chairman Livingston and Mr. Webb will pursue this further.
planning & zoning
It now being the time advertised to hold a public hearing to consider a proposed Amendment to the Zoning Regulations, the Chairman called for interested persons to be heard at this time. There being no objections or complaints motion was made by Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, adopting a Resolution to amend the Zoning Regulations whereby Definitions, Section 1, paragraph entitled “JUNK YARD,” also paragraph entitled “USED CAR JUNK YARD,” shall be deleted and the following inserted in lieu thereof:
1. JUNK shall mean old or scrap copper, brass, rope, rags, batteries, paper, lumber, trash, rubber, debris, oddments, wastements, litter, leavings, ruins, castoffs, rummage, waste, or junked, dismantled or wrecked automobiles, or parts thereof, iron, steel and other old or scrap ferrous or nonferrous material.
2. AUTOMOBILE GRAVEYARD shall mean an establishment or place of business which is maintained or operated for the use of storing, keeping, buying or selling wrecked, scrapped, ruined, or dismantled motor vehicle or more vehicle parts.
3. JUNKYARD shall mean an establishment or place of business which is maintained or operated for the use of storing, keeping, buying or selling such junk, or for the maintenance or operation of an automobile graveyard and shall be construed to include garbage dumps and sanitary fills.
ALSO:
Zoning Classification “Industrial District – M-1, SECTION X,” shall be amended as follows:
A. USES PERMITTED
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4. Automobile graveyard and junkyard.
B. REQUIRED LOT AREA, WIDTH YARDS AND BUILDING HEIGHT LIMIT
Add To Paragraph B
The minimum area of land to be used as automobile graveyard or junkyard shall not be less than 40,000 sq. ft. and the maximum area shall not exceed 10 acres.
Add new paragraph:
C. GENERAL PROVISIONS:
a. The area to be occupied by automobile graveyard or junkyard shall be screened in the following manner.
(1) On all sides fronting on streets and highways;
(2) On all sides adjacent to residential areas; by a substantial, continuous masonry, wooden or metal fence or wall, or evergreen vegetative screening, so constructed or planted as to obscure the contents in said enclosure from ordinary view. Such fence, wall or evergreen vegetative screening shall be of similar composition, construction and color and shall be maintained in good order and shall not be allowed to deteriorate. Plans for such screening shall be submitted to the Zoning Director and approved before such construction begins. No such operation shall begin before said screening is accomplished.
b. Within 18 months after the effective date of this regulation, the area occupied by all automobile graveyards or junkyards shall be screened in accordance with above provisions. It is the intent of this regulation that the time period is reasonable and that the requirement of such screening is necessary to accomplish the purpose of this regulation.
On recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and on motion of Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, a Resolution was adopted amending the Zoning Rules and Regulations as they pertain to the following described tracts of lands, to the classification designated after each description:
1. Beginning at the Southwest corner of the NW ¼ of the NW ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 14, Tp. 20 S., R. 24 E., Lake County, Florida, run thence East along the South line of the NW ¼ of the NW ¼ of the NE ¼ of said Section 404.05 feet to the Westerly r/w line of U.S. Highway No. 27, thence Northwesterly along the said r/w line 200 feet; thence West, parallel to the South line of the NW ¼ of the NW ¼ of the NE ¼ of said Section 364.49 feet to the midsection line of said section; thence South, along the midsection line of said Section 196.05 feet to the P.O.B.; now classified and zoned as R-1 (Residential) and C-1 (Commercial), be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned to Classification C-1 (Commercial).
2. Begin 1880 feet South and 500 feet East of the NW corner of Sec. 12, Tp. 19 S. R. 25 E., in Lake County, Florida, run Easterly along Canal Street 100 feet North to the Canal, Westerly along Canal to a point north of the POB, South to the POB; now classified and zoned as R-1 (Residential), be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned to Classification R-1 (Residential) with Mobile Home Exception.
3. Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, Block H., Lots 6 through 14 inclusive, Block G, all in Mt. Vernon Subdivision as recorded in Plat Book 6, Page 96, public records of Lake County, Florida, now classified and zoned as R-1-A (Residential), be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned to Classification R-2 (Residential).
On recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and on motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, a Resolution was adopted amending the Zoning Rules and Regulations as they pertain to the following described tract of land, to the classification designated after the description:
The West Half of Government Lot 5, South of Highway No. 44, in Sec. 6, Tp. 19 S., R. 26 E., AND ALSO: All of Government Lot 4, South of Highway No. 44, in Sec. 6, Tp. 19 S., R. 26 E., LESS – Begin at the intersection of South boundary of Highway 44 and West boundary of above Lot, thence South 200 feet, thence East 220 feet, thence North 200 feet, thence West along highway to P.O.B.; now classified and zoned as R-1 (Residential), be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned to Classification R-1 (Residential) with Mobile Home Exception.
The Zoning Director submitted a letter from Harry Bloch concerning the above.
Zoning Director Webb presented map showing the residential growth of the County since 1960. 6,500 additional residences in the County since that time.
road closings
Attorney Duncan presented petition to vacate a portion of the following described street:
The East ½ of the SE ¼ of Block 51, of Town of Fruitland Park, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 9, Public Records of Lake County, Florida.
On motion of Commr. Dykes and carried, a Resolution was adopted authorizing a public hearing for February 7, 1966 to vacate the above described road.
Ranston Davis, Attorney, presented petition to vacate plat within the City of Leesburg for Florida Nursery & Landscape Company. Attached to the petition is copy of a Resolution from the City of Leesburg approving the petition, certificate from the Tax Collector certifying that all State and County taxes on the property have been paid, and proof of publication of public hearing before the Board today.
On motion of Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, a Resolution was adopted vacating the following described plat:
That part of Alhambra Villa Subdivision, in the City of Leesburg, Florida, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 99, of the public records of Lake County, Florida, lying and being in the following described tract of land: Beginning at the SE corner of the NE ¼ of Sec. 22, Twp. 19 S., Rge. 24 E., run thence West 665.93 feet to the SW corner of the East ½ of the SE ¼ of NE ¼ of said Section, thence North for 1330.65 feet to the NW corner of said East ½ of the SE ¼ of NE ¼, continue thence North 120 feet, thence East 404.26 feet, more or less, to a point 263 feet West of the East line of NE ¼ of NE ¼, thence South 280.22 feet, thence S 41°54’ E. for 212.27 feet, thence East 72 feet, thence South for 60.00 feet, thence West 130.0 feet, thence South 202.60 feet, thence East 163 feet to the East line of said SE ¼ of NE ¼, thence South 767.10 feet, more or less, to the P. O. B. LESS: Right –of-way of 14th Street.
bonds – official
On motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, bond was approved for John W. Booth as County Judge effective January 4, 1966.
appointments
Copy of letter from L. L. Polk to the Governor resigning as a member of the Lake County Jury Commission effective January 4, 1966 was read and filed. On recommendation of the Chairman and on motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, the Board recommended Mr. C. F. Moore of Eustis to fill this vacancy.
budget
Clerk Owens presented amended budget including the expenses of the Second County Judge. Motion was made by Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, the amended budget as submitted was approved and same made a part of these minutes.
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COMPLAINTS
Letter from Karick Price, T & G Groves, Orlando, complaining of road grading on their property in Yalaha was read and referred to Commr. Cowart.
deeds
Clerk Owens advised Roger Giles has misplaced or lost deed conveying abandoned County property to him, said deed being prepared and forwarded to Mr. Giles in December 1961. Motion was made by Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, that the Attorney prepare deed conveying the following described property to Mr. Giles and the Chairman and Clerk were authorized to execute same:
From the Northeast corner of SE ¼ of SE ¼ of Section 6, Tp. 18 S., R. 27 E., angle South 88°30’ West 747 feet, thence South 1°15’ East 16 feet to a point in fence line, being point of beginning, thence South 1°15’ East 300 feet to a point, thence South 88°30’ West 400 feet to a point, thence North 1°15’ West 300 feet to a point in fence line, thence North 88°30’ East 400 feet to place of beginning.
hospitals
On motion of Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the action of the Chairman and Clerk in approving applications to the Southwest Florida Tuberculosis Hospital for the following was approved:
James Bailey and Willie Raymond Hurt
Several letters of appreciation to Mary Hamner from families of residents of the Lake Memorial Nursing Home were read.
right of way – roads
On request of the Engineer, the Board members will submit list of roads to be constructed and right of way purchased under the proposed agreement with the State Road Department. Said list to be approved by the State Road Department.
checks received
On motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, check in the amount of $400.00 from Marion County, reimbursement for road work, was accepted by the Board and the Clerk was instructed to deposit same.
accounts allowed
On motion of Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, Change Order No. 3 to contract on Addition to the Courthouse Annex was approved. Contract amount not changed.
Final request for payment from Fred Kuhlman, Inc. on Addition to Courthouse Annex in the amount of $9,814.00 was approved on motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried.
On motion of Commr. Cowart seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, final payment to Howell Hopson, Architect, for Architectural Services on Courthouse Annex Addition in the amount of $1,613.35 was approved.
The Civil Defense Director was authorized to purchase movie projector and screen at a cost to the County of approximately $261.00, on motion of Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried.
On motion of Commr. Cowart seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, final payment to Howell Hopson, Architect, for Architectural Services on Courthouse Annex Addition in the amount of $1,613.35 was approved.
The Civil Defense Director was authorized to purchase movie projector and screen at a cost to the County of approximately $261.00, on motion of Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried.
On motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the Clerk was authorized to purchase larger transformer for microfilm room for the sum of $135 less credit of $49.00.
On motion of Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the Board approved Fred Kuhlman’s first request in the amount of $10,530.00 on contract for the construction of Engineering and Zoning Building.
Statement from USDA, Soil Conservation Service, for expenses of soil survey amounting to $2,193.78 for period July 1, 1965 through September 25, 1965 was approved on motion of Commr. Cowart seconded by Commr. Babb and carried.
On motion of Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, request was approved from the Lake County Development Commission for reimbursement of expenses for November and December amounting to $2500.00 per month.
Request from E. Central Florida Regional Planning Council for Lake County’s 1965-66 share of expenses in the amount of $7,452.00 was approved on motion of Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried.
On motion of Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the Board approved request from the Tax Assessor for commissions on 1965 Tax Roll in the amount of $28,452.31.
On motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the Board approved request from the Tax Collector for commissions on 1965 Tax Roll in the amount of $30,788.41.
Request from Jack Jones in the sum of $1,877.30, architect’s fees, on Engineering and Zoning Building was approved on motion of Commr. Cowart seconded by Commr. Babb and carried.
Statement from the Florida Forest Service for 1965-66 fire control assessment in the amount of $12,033.60 was approved on motion of Commr. Babb seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried.
Statement from the Florida Forest Service in the amount of $2,000.00 Lake County’s share of Farm Forestry Project for 1965-66 was approved on motion of Commr. Theus seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried.
On motion of Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Babb and carried, the Clerk was authorized to issue General Fund warrants for $150.00 each to L. W. Huey and Floyd Jaggears, Court appointed appraisers in Law Case #7351, Lake County vs Ila A. Vickers, et al.
On motion of Commr. Dykes seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, the following vouchers were approved for payment:
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General Revenue Fund |
Nos. 219 – 458 |
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Mosquito Control – State II |
4A – 7 |
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Road and Bridge Fund |
131 – 270 |
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Fine and Forfeiture Fund |
27 – 45 |
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Capital Outlay Reserve – County Buildings |
4 – 6 |
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South Lake Memorial Hospital |
1 – 2 |
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Northeast Lake County Hospital |
3 |
minutes
On motion of Commr. Cowart seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, minutes of the regular meetings held on November 1 and 8, 1965 and special meeting held on November 10, 1965 were approved as submitted.
communications
Letters from the State Board of Health regarding Ehler’s Mobile Home Park and American Cheerleaders’ Association were read and filed.
reports
Welfare Director’s Report for November filed.
County Judge’s Fines, Forfeitures and Costs Report for November filed.
There being no further business to bring before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 4:00 o’clock P.M.
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CLERK CHAIRMAN