MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 Tuesday – november 12, 1968

A regular meeting of the Board County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, was held in the Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse, Tavares, Florida, on Tuesday, November 12, 1968, at 10:00 o’clock A.M. with the following members present:  Commr. H. A. Babb, Chairman; Commrs. C. C. Theus and Thomas Windram.  Others present were Attorney C. E. Duncan, Clerk of the Circuit Court Frank E Owens, Engineer Gordon Hays, Jr. and Deputy Clerk Norma Coven.

The meeting was called to order by the Chairman and the invocation was given by Mr. Hays.

Bids

It being the time advertised to receive bids on the following items, the Chairman directed the Clerk to open and tabulate the bids, whereupon, Clerk Owens reported receiving the following:

4-Door Sedan

D. C. Waters Ford

$

2,526.29

 

 

Eustis Dodge, Inc.

 

2,571.45

 

 

Mid Lake Motor Co.

 

2,650.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial Tractor

Lake Ford Tractor Co.

 

2,650.00

 

 

Hodges Equipment Co.

 

2,764.57

 

 

Prescott Tractor Sales

 

2,967.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chain Link Fencing

Quaid Fence Co.

 

1,235.42

(Material & Labor)

 

Alternate No. 1

 

999.91

 

 

Holmes Fence Co.

 

2,367.00

(Material & Labor)

 

Alternate No. 1

 

1,611.40

 

 

Hurricane Fence Co.

 

1,599.09

(Material & Labor)

 

Alternate No. 1

 

1,614.88

 

 

Reeves Fence Co.

 

1,396.00

(Material)

 

 

 

4,66.00

(Labor)

 

Item No. 2

 

1,111.00

(Material & Labor)

 

On motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the bids were referred to the Engineer for study and recommendation to the Board.

Later in the day, Engineer Hays recommended the low bids as follows be accepted:

            4-Door Sedan              D. C. Waters Ford

            Industrial Tractor        Lake Ford Tractor Co.

            Fencing                       Quaid Fence Co.

The low bids as recommended by the Engineer were accepted on motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, as being the best bids.

Indigents

There being no change to the present indigent list, same was approved by the Board.

Road maintenance – subdivisions

Engineer Hays advised property owners in Sun Eden Subdivision, Yalaha, have requested the county to install pipe and catch basin between Boone and Ross Streets.  The owners will furnish the pipe.  On motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the installation was approved.

Motor vehicle inspection

Engineer Hays presented a resolution from the State Assn. of County Commissioners recommending the law be changed from semi-annual vehicle inspection to annual inspection.  On motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, the Attorney was instructed to prepare a similar resolution for the Board’s review.

State agencies

Jim Livingston representing the Lake Improvement Assn. appeared before the Board relative to residents on the south side of Lake Griffin cutting the grass from the shore line out into the lake.  On motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, a resolution was adopted discouraging the cutting and removal of natural vegetation from the shallow areas of our lakes and streams, and that the governing authorities having jurisdiction over such areas be requested to limit the removal and clearing of such vegetation.

Beverage law

Frank Skilbred of the Hula Hut Lounge in Leesburg appeared and asked for permission to remain open until 2:00 o’clock A.M. New Year’s Eve, for private parties only.  Attorney Duncan said the privilege would have to be extended throughout the county.  On motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the request was denied.

County buildings

Tom Wadell was present and asked for office space for HEW representative in the county buildings.  Clerk Owens was instructed to investigate the availability of space in the Chamber of Commerce building.

Complaints

Henry Mayhew of Astor appeared and complained that flooring contractor Robert Barber has refused to replace faulty materials on a job that has been paid for.  Mr. Watkins informed the Board, the Building Inspector reported the job met the minimum standard of the Building Dept.  No action was taken by the Board.

Earl Pierce of Cassia appeared and complained of a washout on Sunset Drive in Pine Lakes Subdivision.  The Chairman referred this to the Engineer to determine if the street is a county maintained road.

Public health

Attorney Duncan reported the Health Department has requested Mrs. Ruth Zander to take the necessary steps to stop the dumping of rubbish and garbage into a sink hole on her property located near Sorrento.

Suits Affecting County

Mr. Duncan reported on the status of the suit against Diamond Salvage Company.  The defendant failed to file an answer and have taken a default judgment.  It is up to the Court to determine what the defendant will be required to do.

Licenses and Permits

On motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, Permit Agreement with Leesburg Cablevision, Inc. was approved and the Chairman and Clerk were authorized to execute same.

Engineer Hays filed Use Permit to Clay Electric Coop., Inc. for the construction and maintenance of power line along Sixth Street in Astor.

Rights of Way – Roads

The Engineer was instructed to advise Mr. Briley the road he wants kept open is on property belonging to Joe Knowles.

Recess and Reassembly

The meeting recessed for lunch at 12:00 o’clock noon and reconvened at 1:00 o’clock P.M. to take up the remaining items of business.

Bonds – Misc.

Bonds for carrying firearms were approved on motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, for the following:

            George H. Curtis

            Albert R. Matt

Contractor’s bonds for certificates of competency were approved on motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, as follows:

            Renewals         No. 127-69      E. C. Goldman, Inc.

                                    No. 265.69      Donald K. Hartman d/b/a Colorcrete of Leesburg

                                    No. 330-69      Robert Gibson

                                    No. 345-69      D. C. Padgett

            Cancellations   No. 70             Herman Tietgens & Sons

                                    No. 246           Robert Walker

No. 308           Raymond Savarese & Sol-Dale Bldrs. and Shubert Construction Co.

Letter from R. L. Kincaid Construction Co. recommending the world of Palmer Pools of Winter Park was read and filed.

Inventory

On motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, Property No. 2494, Disk Sander, was declared obsolete and of no value, and authorized the removal of same from the property records.

Courthouse

Howell Hopson, Architect, and E. J. Carroll of the Florida Telephone Corp. were present relative to installing a central telephone system in the Courthouse.  Mr. Carroll submitted written recommendations to each Board member for their study.

On motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, the Board discontinued the services of a Deputy Sheriff on the Fifth Floor of the Courthouse effective November 15, 1968.

Hospitals

Petition for admission to the W. T. Edwards Tuberculosis Hospital for Ella Mae Boatwright was approved on motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried.

Water pollution

Clerk Owens presented letter from the State Soil and Water Conservation Board relative to meeting at the University of Georgia on Soil, Water and suburbia, November 25 and 26.  Same was referred to the Pollution Control Board.

The Clerk submitted letter from Neal D. Huebsch, Attorney for the City of Eustis, relative to proposed plans for the control of water pollution.  The Chairman referred this matter to the Pollution Control Board.

Bids

It now being the time advertised to receive bids for the construction of a Flower Show Building at the Fairgrounds, the Chairman instructed the Clerk to open and tabulate the bids, whereupon, Clerk Owens reporting receiving the following bid:

            Harvey Spears General Contractor     $18,101.00

Jack Jones, Architect, was present and stated the bid is $3,000.00 over the estimate.  On motion on Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the bid was referred to the Architect for study and recommendation to the Board.

Later in the day, Mr. Jones recommended the following amendments to the specifications, which the contractor had agreed to, and deduct $2,526.00 from the amount of the bid, making a total bid price of $15,984.00.  On motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the bid was accepted as recommended by the Architect including Addenda #3 showing the revisions to the specifications.

Jack Jones, Architect, appeared and recommended that repairs be made to the eaves on the Lake Memorial Nursing Home, and that a sun screen be erected.  Estimated cost will be $2,000.00.  Commr. Theus moved that the Architect prepare plans and specifications and bids were authorized for December 9th if funds are available.  The motion was seconded by Commr. Windram and carried.

Planning and zoning

It now being the time advertised to consider a proposed amendment to the Lake County Zoning Regulations, e. i. to add Section XIII – Conditional Use Permit, the meeting recessed to the Circuit Court Room.

The Board reconvened in the Circuit Court Room at which time Mr. Watkins, Planning Director, explained to the audience the proposed amendment as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.  After this the Chairman called for interested parties to be heard.

The following persons appeared objecting to the amendment:

            Irvin Wilson

            W. H. Morman

            Ed Mitenius

            Harley Morse

            C. S. Pettyjohn

            Bud Frederick

            Memory Martin

            Edward Foley

Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Alvin C. Penn objecting to the amendment was filed.

The following persons appeared in support of the amendment:

L. R. Huffstetler, Jr., representing W. H. Vernor, Inc.

Glynn Wallace

Marvin Folsom

On motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, a resolution was adopted approving and accepting the amendment to the Zoning Regulations adding a new number “XIII Conditional Use Permit,” subject to a review and reconsideration thereof six months from this date.

At this time the Board reconvened in the Commissioners’ Room to consider applications for change of zoning classifications.

On recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and on motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, a resolution was adopted amending the Zoning Rules and Regulations as they pertain to the following tracts of land, to the classification designated after each description:

1.      That part of the SW ¼ of NE ¼ of Sec. 16, Tp. 18 S.R. 24 E., lying North of Pine Island Road;

now classified and zoned as R-3 (Mobile Home Park – Subdivision), be, and the same hereby amended, changed and rezoned to Classification R-1A (Rural Residential).

2.      From the East ¼ corner of Sec. 23, Tp. 19 S.R. 25 E., run West 3045.5 feet for a Point of Beginning.  From said P.O.B., run South to South line of U.S. Highway 441, thence Southeasterly along highway 354.4 feet, South to center line of SAL Railroad, South 20o45’ West to Lake.  Begin again at P.O.B., run South 0o10’ East 480.35 feet, North 73o56’ West along Railroad 398.71 feet, South 11o40’ West 546 feet to Lake, Southeasterly along lake shore to intersect first line herein described;

now classified and zoned as R-1A (Rural Residential), be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned to Classification R-3 (Mobile Home Park – Subdivision).

3.      Tremain’s Subdivision, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 17, public records of Lake County, Florida; Lots 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8 and That part of Lots 15 and 16 lying West of paved road; Brazeele, according to the Map thereof as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 51, public records of Lake County, Florida; Lot 11 South of the Old Eustis-Cassia Road; Lot 12; and that part of Lots 10 and 13 lying West of paved road;

now classified and zoned as A (Agriculture and Rural Enterprises), be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned to Classification R-1A (Rural Residential).

4.      Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12, Block 1 in Lake Griffin Park, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 11, Page 9, public records of Lake County, Florida;

now classified and zoned as C-2 (Commercial District), be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned to Classification C-3 (Urban Commercial District – Small Industry).

5.      That part of the NE ¼ of the SW ¼ of Sec. 34. Tp. 18 S.R. 28 E., lying South of the Southerly right of way line of State Road No. 44, LESS: the East 1160 feet thereof;

now classified and zoned as A (Agricultural and Rural Enterprises), be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned to Classification C-1 (Rural Commercial District).

6.      Begin at a point 447 feet East and 1983 feet South of the Northwest corner of SW ¼ of NW ¼, Sec. 24, Pt. 19 S.R. 25 E., on the East boundary of Haines Creek Road; run thence South 20 feet, thence East 128 feet, thence South 115 feet, thence East 195 feet, thence South 115 feet, thence East 550 feet, more or less to West boundary of street known was Ironwood Avenue, thence North along Ironwood Avenue, 250 feet, thence West to Point of Beginning;

now classified and zoned as C-3 (Urban Commercial District – Small Industry), be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned to Classification R-3 (Mobile Home Park – Subdivision).

Rezoning application No. 82-68-3 was considered and action was deferred until Commr. Dykes and the applicant Lloyd W. Trombly are present.

Jim Livingston requested permission to work with the Planning and Zoning Commission relative to regulations for docks and boat houses.  Permission was granted by the Board.

Municipal corporations

Clerk Owens submitted letter from the City of Eustis relative to the county repairing city streets damaged caused by the rerouting of traffic during the 1967 and 1968 fairs.  Mr. Owens read excerpts from the Commissioners’ Minutes of February 6, 1967, March 13, 1967 and September 5, 1967.  The Chairman referred this matter to Commr. Windram.

Elections – general

Certificate of County Canvassing Board of cotes at the General Election on November 5, 1968 was filed.

Budget

On motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, amended budget for 1967-68 was approved as submitted.  (See original Minutes for amended budget.)

County employees

Resignation of Kathrine Wright effective November 30, 1968 was accepted on motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried.

On motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, the Board approved employment of Margaret Gebhart effective November 1, 1968 at an annual salary of $4,200.00.

Salaries and wages

On recommendation of the Planning Director and on motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, the Board approved the following change in the Pay Plan:

Robert F. Oatman to the position of Deputy Building Adminsistrator effective December 1, 1968, at the salara of the Building Administrator.

 

Herbert Durdeon to the position of Building Inspector effective December 1, 1968 at Inspector’s salary.

 

Position of Building Inspector was approved to replace Mr. Oatman effective December 1, 1968.

 

Accounts Allowed

The Board approved travel expenses for E. T. Hall, C. W. Sheffield, Ken Wicks, and Gordon Hays to attend Federal Water Pollution Control Advanced Waste Treatment Short Course in Tampa, November 13 and 14.

Bill from the Yalaha Yacht Club in the amount of $30.07 to cover electricity and rent for polling place, Precinct No. 13, at the General Election was approved on motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried.

Expenses incurred by the Supervisor of Elections for the General Election were approved as follows on motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried:

$1,927.50

 

Extra Labor

42.00

 

Travel Expenses for Emogene Stegall, delivering Certificate of the Board to the Secretary of State’s Office on November 10, 1968.

 

Payment to Harvey Spears General Contractor in the amount of $30,698.10 for work performed on Multi-Purpose Building at the Fairground was approved on motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried.

Annual dues to the State Assn. of County Commissioners in the sum of $700.00 were approved on motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried.

Request from the Lake County Chamber of Commerce for November expenses in the amount of $2,083.33 was approved on motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried.

On motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, request from the Tax Assessor for commissions on the 1968 tax roll in the amount of $38,193.53 was approved.

On motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, payment was approved to True-Temp, Inc. in the sum of $2,134.00 for work performed to air condition the second floor of the Chamber of Commerce Building.

On motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, a resolution was adopted authorizing payment to State Tractor & Equipment Co., Inc. in the sum of $4,928.97 for emergency repairs to Northwest Dragline, County No. 1055.

On motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Theus and carried, the following vouchers were approved for payment:

General Revenue Fund

Nos.

1-261

Mosquito Control Fund – State I

 

1-2

Mosquito Control Fund – State II

 

1-5

Motor Vehicle Inspection Fund

 

1-25

Fine and Forfeiture Fund

 

1-29

Road and Bridge Fund

 

1-92

Northeast Lake County Hospital – Ambulance

 

1

Northwest Lake County Hospital - Ambulance

 

1

 

Reports

Monthly reports from the Welfare Director and the Veterans Service Officer were filed.

Report of cigarette tax collections and distributions for the month of September was filed.

Minutes

On motion of Commr. Theus, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the minutes of regular meetings held October 7 and 14 1968 were approved as submitted.

 

There being no further business to bring before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 5:15 o’clock P.M.

 

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CLERK                                                                                   CHAIRMAN