MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONDAY – november 4, 1968
The Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, met in regular session in the Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse, Tavares, Florida, on Monday, November 4, 1968, at 10:00 o’clock A.M. with the following members present: Commissioner H. A. Babb, Chairman; Commissioners Cecil Theus, J. C. Cowart, H. T. Dykes, and Thomas Windram. Others present were Clerk of the Circuit Court, Frank E. Owens; County Attorney, C. C. Ford; County Engineer, Gordon Hays; County Planner, J. C. Watkins; and Deputy Clerk, Norma Coven.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman and the invocation was given by Mr. Hays.
Bids
It now being the time to receive bids for the sale of county property located in Section 16, Township 22 South, Range 25 East, the Chairman directed the Clerk to open and tabulate the bids, whereupon, Clerk Owens reported receiving the following bid:
Lake County Gun and Sportsman Club for a reasonable amount of clay $150.00 plus 10¢ a cubic yard
On motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, a resolution was adopted accepting the bid of Lake County Gun and Sportsman Club as the highest and best bid, to-wit; $150 plus 10¢ a cubic yard for approximately 2,000 yards of clay, to be removed from the pit before January 1, 1969.
Cemeteries
George Drossos of Astor Park appeared before the board relative to a survey of the Astor Park Cemetery. Engineer Hays advised the survey has been made but the monuments have not been erected. Will contact Mr. Drossos when job is complete.
Fair
Jack Pae and Ken Hart representing the Lake County Chamber of Commerce appeared and offered the Chamber’s services in the management of the Fairgrounds. On motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, the Attorney was instructed to prepare a proposed agreement for the Chamber’s approval.
Clerk Owens presented a letter from Charles E. Norris, President of the Fair Association concerning the $10,000 advance from the Board to the Fair Association, that said advance will be returned to the Board by June 1, 1969.
Pollution
E. T. Hall, member of the Lake County Pollution Control Board, was present and reported he has attended a meeting in Atlanta on Lake Apopka. The Engineers are proposing a dike in the middle of the lake, and asked the Board to go on record opposing this off shore levee.
Another proposal by the Engineer is to drop the lake 63 feet, which would take about 3 feet of water out of the lake and through the canal into the Lake County lakes. There is a meeting in Tampa on November 12-14 on this and requested the Board authorize the County Engineer to attend the meeting, whereupon, motion was made by Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, authorizing Mr. Hays to attend the meeting.
Road maintenance – subdivisions
Commr. Windram reported there is a wash problem on North Palmetto Circle in Eustis Heights that needs correcting at an approximate cost of $50. On motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, the expenditure was approved.
Alberta Firgerald of Bassville Park was present and informed the Board a 50’ right of way will be obtained from Lockwood Street to Palaverda Avenue. The members agreed to include this improvement to the road project list when the right of way is obtained.
Roads – County
Commr. Windram explained the washout on County Road 4-4981 was created by hard-topping the road and feels this is the responsibility of the county. Have advised Mr. Brautcheck the county will install a catch basin in exchange for an easement, but he has not agreed to this. Have asked him to contact the County Attorney.
Road maintenance – SUBDIVISIONS
Engineer Hays advised the petition to surface Tropical Shores Subdivision Streets under S.A. 63-1505 was signed by 75 percent of the property owners and 82.5 percent of property frontage. On motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, a resolution was adopted accepting the petition and authorizing a public hearing to hear complaints or objections to the resurfacing.
Commr. Windram moved that the county maintain the streets after they are surfaced according to the law and meeting county specifications. The motion was seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried.
Contracts and AGREEMENTS
Attorney Ford presented agreement with Leesburg Cablevision, Inc. for the Board’s perusal and study.
Opinions – legal
The Attorney was instructed to obtain opinion from the Attorney General relative to the Chamber of Commerce using county funds to purchase equipment under Special Act 61-2365.
Hospitals
Notice from the State Tuberculosis Board was read announcing changes in the per diem cost from $15.95 per patient day to $17.25 per patient day effective October 5, 1968.
On motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, petition for admission to the W. T. Edwards Tuberculosis Hospital was approved for Theodore Walter Dunn.
The following notices from the Hospital were filed:
Eunice Lea Ellison was discharged against medical advice on 10/4/68.
Lamar Moody was discharged with medical advice on 10/28/68.
William Youmans was discharged with medical advice on 10/29/68
Chamber of commerce
Clerk Owens filed copies of the minutes of the Board of Directors meeting of the Chamber of Commerce.
Elections – general
Notice was read and filed from the County Judge that the organizational meeting of the Canvassing Board for the General Election November 5th is scheduled for November 5th at 9:00 o’clock A.M. in the Judge’s Office.
Roads - county
On motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, a resolution was adopted declaring the following described roads to be a public road by prescription, based upon evidence submitted to the Board, with the understanding that the road will not be maintained by Lake County:
From the NW corner of the SE ¼ of the NW ¼ Sec. 17, Tp. 17 S. R. 27 E., run S. 0o59’42” W. 300 feet, more or less for the POB of this description; thence run S. 89o36’36” E. 1006.50 feet; thence run S. 0o40’36” E. 30 feet; thence run N. 89o36’36” W. 1006.50 feet; thence run N. 0o59’42” E. 30 feet to the POB;
Engineer Hays presented construction cost report on county road projects for the third quarter 1968.
Copy of letter from Engineer to Attorney T. R. Champion advising that Fifth Avenue in Lake Franklin Park is not in the county maintained road system was read and filed.
Letter from Frances A. Cammack complaining of the condition of County Road 4-6079 was referred to the Engineer.
Roads – State
Clerk Owens presented request from the State Road Department for title search on Section 11200-2509, SR 25 from Clermont to Polk County Line and same was referred to Lake Abstract & Guaranty Company on motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried.
Hugh Hanna of the State Road Department was present with reference to previous resolution of the Board directing the State Road Department to pledge Secondary Funds for the purpose of $1,750,000 road bond issue, and asked the Board to re-affirm the request. On motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, a resolution was adopted requesting the State Road Department to proceed as rapidly as possible with the issuance of the bonds in accordance with the procedures usually followed in order to authorize Lake County to acquire right of way for its extended plans.
County employees
On recommendation of the Planning Director and on motion of Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, the Board approved the employment of the following persons:
Planning & Zoning: Planning Aide, Wilford Klein
annual salary $3,000.00 effective Nov. 4, 1968
Pollution Office: Secretary, Frances Amis (part-time)
$1.60 per hour effective immediately
Gladys Lillie, $50.00 per month to answer
the phone when secretary is not on the job.
Salaries & Wages
On recommendation of the Planning Director and Engineer and on motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved the following changes in the present pay plan:
Position of Acting Building Administrator salary increased to that of former Building Administrator retroactive to October 1, 1968.
Overtime rates on Road and Bridge Employees effective November 1, 1968 as follows:
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Yearly |
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Hourly |
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Chief Mechanic |
$ |
5,340 |
$ |
2.15 |
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Mechanic |
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5,250 |
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2.12 |
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Welder |
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5,250 |
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2.12 |
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Operator I |
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4,980 |
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2.01 |
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Operator II |
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5,070 |
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2.04 |
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Truck Driver |
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4,200 |
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1.69 |
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Laborer |
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3,960 |
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1.60 |
Veterans Service Office Part-time Secretary for November
And December - $200 per month
Recess and reassembly
The meeting 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.
Planning and zoning
County Planner Jim Watkins informed the Board it is the Attorney’s opinion that mobile homes should not be permitted in Class “A” zoning.
Letter from Joseph V. Collins concerning information on licensing and regulations to operate a campground and family recreation area on Lake Sumner was referred to the Planning Director.
County Buildings
Clerk Owens submitted petition signed by employees in the Pioneer Building asking the Board to remedy and improve the heating facilities in the building, and calling attention to the fact there is no fire escape to the second floor. The Board members concurring, the Chairman referred this matter to the Clerk.
Bids
It now being the time advertised to receive bids on the construction of carnival, restroom and trailer facilities at the Fairgrounds, the Chairman directed the Clerk to open and tabulate the bids; whereupon, the Clerk reported receiving the following bids:
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Huston L. Hales |
$ |
6,678.00 |
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Ledford & Vaughn Contractors |
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6,593.00 |
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Harvey L. Spears General Contractor |
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6,472.44 |
On motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, the bid of Harvey L. Spears General Contractor in the sum of $6,472.44 was accepted as the lowest and best bid.
Bonds – miscellaneous
On motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, bond for carrying firearms for Roberta M. Broadway was approved.
Contractor’s bonds for certificates of competency were approved on motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, as follows:
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# |
363 |
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John Morton d/b/a John Morton Elec |
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365 |
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Rev. John W. Shaw |
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366 |
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J. O. Rutland |
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367 |
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Tiltz Air Conditioning, Inc. |
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368 |
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A. A. Mecca |
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369 |
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Wm. B. Bass |
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370 |
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R. W. Harper |
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RENEWALS APPROVED |
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# |
150-69 |
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Denman & Eisenbrandt |
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150-69 |
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Paul L. Gosnell |
Licenses and permits
Use permits as follows were filed by the Engineer:
Sumter Electric Co-op for construction and maintenance of power line along County Road #4484 in Sorrento.
Florida Telephone Corp for construction and maintenance of buried cable along and crossing a portion of County Road 5-9587 between SR 40 and Lake Dexter.
Florida Telephone Corp. for construction and maintenance of buried cable along a portion of county Road 5-9589 between Dist. 5-9587 and St. Johns River.
Florida Telephone Corp for construction and maintenance of buried cable along County Road 3-3844 between SR 19 and Lake Dora.
Florida Telephone Corp. for construction and maintenance of buried cable and terminal poles along portion of County road 1-7310 between County Road 1-7212 and Eagle Nest Road.
Florida Telephone Corp. for construction and maintenance of buried cable and poles along portion of County Road 1-7212 between US 27 and 441 and Lake Griffin.
Florida Telephone Corp. for construction and maintenance of buried cable along County Road 1-7010 between County Road 1-7310 and Lake Hiawatha.
Florida Telephone Corp. for construction and maintenance of buried cable along portion of County Road 1-7114 between County Road 1-7212 and Bertsville Trailer Park.
Applications
Application from Dale R. Tucker applying for the position of Building Inspector was referred to the Planning Director.
Funds – transfers
On motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the Clerk was authorized to make the following transfers:
Fine & Forfeiture Fund From Contingency Item to Item 20108,
Hospitalization - $250.00
General Revenue Fund From Contingency Item to Item 68911, Telephone
Water Pollution - $300.00
Accounts Allowed
Travel expenses for J. C. Watkins and two Planning & Zoning Committee members to attend State Conference in Daytona Beach November 20-30 were approved on motion of Commr. Cowart, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried; also, travel expenses for J. C. Watkins to attend State meeting in Tallahassee November 25 on the restoration of Lake Apopka.
On motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried, the Board approved the installation of two outside flood lights and dual switch on lifts at each Motor Vehicle Station as follows:
Madden’s Electrical Service $62.50 (Minneola)
Plaza Electric Co. $71.50 (Leesburg)
Jimmy Hays Electric $35.00 (Eustis)
Travel expenses for Paul Milton to attend State Anti-Mosquito Control Conference in Daytona Beach, November 13-15 were approved on motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Dykes and carried, also four Mosquito Control employees were authorized to attend the Conference for one day at no expense to the county.
On recommendation of Jack Jones, Architect, the Board approved the cost of insulating the Chamber of Commerce Building, not to exceed $100.00 on motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried.
Proposal in the amount of $515.55 of Richard C. Brown to clean the carpet installed in the County Buildings in January 1969 was approved on motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Cowart and carried.
On motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, the Clerk was authorized to issue warrant in the sum of $7,500.00 to the Department of Public Safety for 30,000 inspection certificates.
Payrolls for the month of October were approved on motion of Commr. Dykes, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried.
Communications
Letter from property owners and residents in the vicinity of Gray’s Airport Road expressing appreciation to the Board for road sign erected at the intersection of U.S. 27 and 441 was read and filed.
Letter from Fellows Construction Company expressing appreciation for improvements to County Road 5-9587 was read and filed.
Resolution from the Florida Road Builders’ Association, Inc. objecting to the county governments handling their road construction work was filed.
Copies of letters from the State Board of Health regarding Mid-Fla Lakes Mobile Manor, Town of Montverde (H. I. Wilkes Trailer Park), City of Leesburg were filed.
Copy of letter from Fiske-Gay Associates, Inc. regarding Silver Springs Citrus Cooperative was filed.
Reports
The following monthly reports were filed:
County Agent and Assistants for September.
Supervisor of Surplus Commodity Warehouse for October.
Florida State Board of Health Statistical Report.
There being no further business to bring before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 3:00 o’clock P.M.
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CLERK CHAIRMAN