MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 MONDAY – JANUARY 5, 1970

The Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, convened in regular session in the Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse, Tavares, Florida, on Monday, January 5, 1970, at 9:00 o’clock A.M. with the following members present:  Thomas J. Windram, Chairman; Commissioners James R. Carson, Jr., Alex J. Macdonell, J. M. Hoskinson and Kenneth VanAuken.  Others present were County Attorney C. E. Duncan; County Engineer Gordon Hays, Jr.; County Planner, J. C. Watkins; Clerk of the Circuit Court Frank E. Owens; and Deputy Clerk Norma H. Coven.

The meeting was called to order by the Chairman and the invocation was given by Mr. Hays, after which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited by all present.

minutes

Minutes of the regular meeting of December 1, 1969 were approved as submitted on motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Carson and carried.

reorganization of board

Nominations for Chairman for 1970 were called for whereupon Commr. VanAuken nominated James R. Carson, Jr. as Chairman.  There being no further nominations, Commr. Macdonell moved that the nomination cease, which motion was seconded by Commr. Hoskinson whereupon Commr. Carson was unanimously elected as Chairman of the Board.

Commr. Carson assumed the Chair and called for nominations for Vice Chairman of the Board for 1970.  Commr. Macdonell nominated Commr. Hoskinson for Vice Chairman.  There being no further nominations, Commr. VanAuken moved that nominations cease which motion was seconded by Commr. Windram whereupon Commr. Hoskinson was unanimously elected Vice Chairman of the Board.

appointments

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board voted to reappoint all Division Directors and Department Heads presently employed to serve at the pleasure of the Board.  Commr. Hoskinson further commented it is hoped that any employee leaving the County’s employment will give thirty days’ notice in the future.

road closings

Chairman Carson asked the status of the request from C. J. Pearson to close portion of street in Mt. Vernon Subdivision.  Attorney Duncan advised he had requested a title search and in the meantime the Clerk’s Office supplied copies of Resolutions passed by the Board in 1955 and 1956 closing portions of the streets and the request for title search has been withdrawn.  Mr. Duncan recommended that copies of the Resolutions be forwarded to Mr. Pearson and request that he have survey made to determine the exact status of the triangle tract of land.

Mr. Herbert Phillips appeared with reference to the closing of a portion of Derwood Drive in Orlando Hills.  On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Macdonell and carried, the Board approved a public hearing to consider the closing of the road and to hear any objections thereto, subject to the filing of the proper petition.

tax assessments

Attorney Duncan advised concerning the bill requiring the Tax Collector to pay and remit direct all tax monies collected for the South Lake Memorial Hospital District that the act does call for the Tax Collector to pay direct to the District.  Have discussed this with the Collector and it is his intention to pay the funds to the Hospital and withhold his commission.

complaints

Commr. Hoskinson discussed communication from County Extension Agent Mack Jones relative to conditions at Erickson’s Egg Ranch.  Will ask Mr. Jones to contact the owners by telephone or letter.

Mr. Jay Severance together with several residents appeared and complained of the hyacinth problem in the canals at Venetian Village.  Paul Milton, Mosquito Control Director, advised in order to combat this infestation we will need the help of the Southwest Florida Water Management District, Orange County and the Corps of Engineers.  On motion of Commr. Macdonell seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, a Resolution was adopted requesting the cooperation and assistance of the Southwest Florida Water Management District, the Hyacinth Control Department of Orange County and the Corps of Engineers in eliminating an acute problem of hyacinths in the Apopka-Beauclair Canal.

Mr. Howard Young, Chairman of the Oklawaha Basin Recreation and Water Conservation and Control Authority, appeared at the request of the Board relative to complaints of high water along the Palatlakaha River.  Mr. Young said he made a reading this morning and Lake Minnehaha is one inch in flood stage.  The trouble is South of Villa City.  The Palatlakaha Project is incomplete and the channelization is insufficient to handle the water.  Chairman Carson asked would it be feasible to request the Corps of Engineers to step up the discharge at Moss Bluff.  Mr. Young said he will ask them but this action will not help South Lake County for several weeks.  The trouble starts at Lake Emma where the water is 7” over the desired level.  He further stated he feels the situation is being handled to the best advantage for all concerned.  When the Palatlakaha Project is completed, possibly within 1-1/2 to 2 years, we will be able to control the levels.

Commr. Macdonell moved that the Board of County Commissioners urge the Oklawaha Water Authority in cooperation with the Southwest Florida Water Management District to consider revising the established level of Lake Minnehaha from 97-1/2 feet to 96-1/2 feet until such time as the Palatlakaha Project is completed.  The motion was seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried.

county judge

County Judges W. A. Milton, Jr. and L. R. Huffstetler, Jr. appeared with members of the Law Library Board concerning an order issued by the County Judge’s Court recommending that the Law Library reading room be used for the examination of files from the County Judge’s Office.  Harry E. Gaylord, Chairman of the Library Board said this order would not be compatible with the Library Board and recommended that this portion of the order be withdrawn.  Mr. Gaylord said the members of the Library Board realize there is a need for space for this purpose and feel it should be on the same floor as the County Judge’s Office.  The Commissioners assured Judge Milton and Mr. Gaylord they are aware of the lack of space in the Courthouse offices and are presently working toward making space available by relocating old files into a storage building.  Judge Milton apologized for the order and said the County Judge’s Office will cooperate in any way possible.

deeds

On motion of Commr. Macdonell, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, deed was accepted conveying the following described right of way to Lake County:

GRANTOR:  Hi-Acres, Inc.

 

Beginning at the SW corner of Lot 90, Orlando Hills Subdivision, according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 18, page 20, Public Records of Lake County, Florida, said point lying at the NE corner of State Road 439 and Deerwood Drive (to be vacated); Thence along the Easterly line of said State Road 439, South 01° 07’27” East 72.01 ft. to the point of beginning; Thence continuing along said Easterly line South 01°07’27” East, 50.04 ft.; Thence South 86°20’34” East, 751.13 ft.; Thence North 76°57’06” East, 155.29 ft.; Thence North 101.56 ft., to the SW corner of Lot 318 Orlando Hills Subdivision; Thence along the Southerly line of Orlando Hills subdivision South 88°53’28” West, 50.01 ft.; Thence South 61.83 ft.; Thence South 76°57’06” West, 106.14 ft., Thence North 86°20’34” West, 749.92 ft., to the point of beginning.

 

As additional consideration for the above conveyance, the grantee herein shall cause to be disclaimed, abandoned and vacated that certain dedicated road known as Deerwood Drive, as shown on the plat of Orlando Hills Subdivision.

 

bonds – misc.

Engineer Hays advised the roads in Orlando Hills Subdivision are accessible and in good shape and recommended that the surety bond deposited with the Board by the developer of Orlando Hills Subdivision be released.  On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board agreed to release the bond and the Clerk was instructed to so notify the bonding company.

water pollution

Mr. Edwards, Mr. Roan and Mr. Wicks of the Pollution Control Board appeared and presented Rules and Regulations on Water Pollution as approved and recommended by the Pollution Control Board.  Attorney Duncan recommended that in the absence of a public hearing by the Board of County Commissioners that the rules be re-enacted into an ordinance.  The Board deferred action on the Rules and Regulations until the next regular meeting.

prisoners

Mrs. Eric Herbertson representing the Lakes and Hills Garden Club was present and requested assistance in beautifying the right of way along Old SR 500 from the Grandview Hotel in Mount Dora to Lakeshore Drive.  On motion of Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Macdonell and carried, the Board approved the use of prison labor only subject to the approval of the Department of Transportation.

roads – county

Based upon evidence submitted and on motion of Commr. Macdonell seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, the Board adopted a Resolution declaring the following described road to be a public road by prescription and that same shall be open to the public at all times.

Commence at the center of Section 21, Township 20 South, Range 24 East, thence run South 200 feet more or less to the center line of State Road 48; hence run Southwesterly along said State Road 48, 1120 ft. more or less, to the point of beginning; thence run Southeasterly 280 ft. more or less; thence run Southerly 900 ft. more or less, thence run Southeasterly 1750 ft. more or less; thence run Southerly 270 ft. more or less, to the end of the road.

 

Based upon evidence submitted and on motion of Commr. VanAuken seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board adopted a Resolution declaring the following described road to be a public road by prescription and that same shall be open to the public at all times:

Commence at the intersection of State Road 44 with the South boundary of Section 19, Township 18 South, Range 29 East (approximately 1250 ft. East of the Southwest corner of said section 19) thence run in a Northeasterly direction to said Section 19 and into Section 20 in Township 18 South, Range 29 East, a distance of 6070 ft., more or less, to an intersecting road running South; thence run in a severally direction along said road a distance of 3020 ft. , more or less, to the South boundary of Section 20, Township 18 South, Range 29 East, and the end of this center line (this last tangent being located approximately on the West boundary of the East half of the Southwest quarter of Section 20, Township 18 South, Range 29 East.)

 

roads – county

The Engineer was directed to erect “School Bus Loading Zone” signs at the intersection of County Road #3-1040 and #3-0840.

recess and reassembly

The Board recessed for lunch at twelve o’clock noon and reconvened at 1:30 o’clock P.M. to take up the remaining items of business.

roads – county

On recommendation of the Engineer and on motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, a Resolution was adopted requesting the Department of Transportation to grant to Lake County and its employees the right to mine and remove clay from Borrow Pit No. 1 (Section 11503-2601) usable for stabilizing County road being constructed by Silver Sand Company, and that access be granted for the purpose of ingress and egress to said pit.

On motion of Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, a Resolution was adopted prohibiting “through trucks” to traverse and drive upon County Road #4-5881, generally referred to as the Lake Seneca Road and County Road 44-5876, generally referred to as the Estes Road and that appropriate warning signs be erected.

roads – state

Engineer Hays filed general information concerning primary and secondary roads to be submitted with notices relative to primary and secondary road requests for 1970-71.

Clerk Owens submitted copy of the utility owner’s estimate of adjustment costs of facilities involved in the right of way on SR 25, Section 11200-6509; whereupon, on motion of Commr. VanAuken seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, a Resolution was adopted authorizing the Department of Transportation to pay Sumter Electric Cooperative, Inc. the sum of $2,478.17 for said work out of secondary funds accrued to the credit of this County.

county employees

Judge Milton appeared and introduced Mr. and Mrs. John Boyd who have been recommended by the Board of Visitors as Assistance Superintendent and Matron of the Juvenile Shelter.  On motion of Commr. VanAuken, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved the employment of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd effective November 14, 1969.

planning and zoning

Mr. Sam Swiderski appeared and requested permission to reapply for rezoning classification inasmuch as the change approved by the Board on December 8, 1969 (Case No. 77-69-3) is not satisfactory to him.  Mr. Swiderski explained the reason he did not appear at the hearing before the Board.  On motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, Mr. Swiderski’s request to reapply for rezoning classification was granted.

Mr. Watkins advised that Earl Harris has resigned from the Planning and Zoning Commission effective January 1, 1970; and that the following officers were elected for the year 1970:

            J. M. Vandermeer, Chairman

            J. E. Brown, Vice Chairman

            C. S. Pettyjohn, Secretary

 

Mr. Watkins filed Resolution adopted by the Planning and Zoning Commission expressing appreciation to Mr. J. G. Ray, Jr., for his service to the Commission.

On recommendation of the Planning Director and on motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, a Resolution was adopted amending the administrative process of rezoning and increasing the application fee from $15.00 to $20.00.

Mr. Watkins submitted letter from Ernest Carr, applicant in Case No. 81-69-5, asking for a postponement of his case.  On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the request for rezoning from R-1-A (Rural Residential) to R-2 (Urban Residential) was denied without prejudice.

On recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and on motion of Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Hoskinson 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.         In Section 32, Township 19 South, Range 28 East, the East quarter of the Southwest quarter of the Southeast quarter; and the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter containing approximately 50 acres, 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).

2.         In Section 10, Township 18 South, Range 24 East; that part of the Northwest quarter lying Northerly and Westerly of Conant Road (County Road #1-7807) containing approximately 155 acres, now classified and zoned as R-1A (Rural Residential), be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned to Classification A (Agricultural and Rural Enterprises).

 

Conditional Use Permit Nos. 165-5, 166-5 and 167-3 were also approved.

With reference to Zoning Case No. 82-69-5 and Conditional Use Permit 169-5, Applicant Frank McCall, the Chairman called for interested persons to be heard.  Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission is for denial of the rezoning application, consequently the Conditional Use Permit cannot be considered.  A. B. Marshall was present and did not oppose the rezoning.  On motion of Commr. Macdonell, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, the Board denied the request for rezoning from R-1-A (Rural Residential) to R-1 (Rural Residential), and adopted a Resolution rescinding the action of the Board of November 10, 1969 denying the application for change of zoning in Case No. 66-69-5 and amending the Zoning Rules and Regulations as they pertain to the following tract of land to the classification designated, to-wit:

1.         Case #66-69-5.  In Sec. 20, Township 18 South, Range 27 East, North half of South half of Southeast quarter of Northwest quarter containing approximately 10 acres, now classified and zoned as R-1A (Rural Residential) be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned to Classification A (Agricultural and Rural Enterprises).

 

Clayton Weir, Attorney, and Wyman Adkins representing Paradise Hills Subdivision, appeared before the Board at the request of Mr. Watkins.  Mr. Watkins explained that the owners of the Subdivision are selling land under metes and bounds and are not complying with the County’s Subdivision Regulations.  The land is unimproved and undeveloped; no provisions have been made for water supply or sewage disposal and access roads have not been constructed.  In addition, the owners in their brochures are advertising that it is not their intention to provide any improvements and are selling unimproved one acre lots.  No action was taken pending recommendation from the County Attorney.

Engineer Hays informed the Board in 1968 a number of subdivisions were exempted from the regulations and as the extended time is about to expire, he expects some of the owners will come in and ask for another extension of time.

suits affecting county

The Attorney was instructed to proceed with injunction against zoning violator Yeager.

Attorney Duncan advised in the case of Lake County vs Gregg, injunction has been entered ordering the defendant to comply on or before the 10th of January.

Clerk Owens reported a suit has been filed against Lake County by Bobby D. Hurley, et al, claiming the County was negligent in the maintenance of the spillway in the canal connecting Lake Yale and Lake Griffin.  (Civil Action Case No. 5165)

bids

Engineer Hays asked the Attorney’s opinion of total cost bidding.  Mr. Duncan said he did not know if we could get a bidder to bid under this system.  Mr. Hays said in his opinion, the biggest problem would be in drawing an air tight contract.

On motion of Commr. VanAuken seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, the Board authorized advertising for three (3) new dump trucks for February 2, 1970.

county property

The Engineer was instructed to erect “No Shooting” signs on County property located in Marion County West of Altoona on SR 40.

condemnation proceedings

With reference to condemnation suit, Southwest Florida Water Management District vs. Roberts (Civil Action Case No. 3672) Clerk Owens presented letter from Joseph E. Johnston, Jr., Attorney for one of the defendants, in which he advises his client paid the taxes on the parcel of land which were withheld according to the Judgment and paid to the Tax Collector.  On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, Attorney Duncan was instructed to notify Mr. Johnson to amend the Judgment accordingly.

commodity warehouse

Commr. Windram reported on the problems at the Commodity Warehouse commenting the Supervisor is running out of storage space.  The Board discussed the advantages of the Stamp Program and Commissioners Carson and Macdonnell were requested to investigate this program as well as additional storage space for the commodities.

road and bridge department

Engineer Hays advised Mr. Lowrie refused the Board’s recommendation to furnish clay and fill dirt and has submitted the following for the Board’s approval:

                        Clay in the ground for 25¢ per cubic yard

                        Fill dirt in the ground for 15¢ per cubic yard

 

The above was approved on motion of Commr. VanAuken seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried.

roads – subdivisions

On motion of Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, a Resolution was adopted accepting Petition to resurface streets in Belle Ayre Subdivision in accordance with Chapter 63-1505, Laws of Florida 1963, and authorizing a public hearing for February 2, 1970 to consider the petition and hear the objections of all interested person.

road maintenance – subdivisions

On motion of Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried, the following Resolution was adopted:

WHEREAS, the owners of properties in Belle Ayre Estates have petitioned the Board of County Commissioners, under the provisions of Chapter 63-1505, Laws of Florida, to resurface certain of the streets in said subdivision and have petitioned the County Commissioners to assume maintenance of said streets after the same have been resurfaced at the expense of the property owners.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, that at such time as the owners of the streets within the subdivision entitled Belle Ayre Estates have been repaired and resurfaced in accordance with the specifications required by Lake County and all costs of such repair and resurfacing have been paid in full by the property owners, Lake County will maintain thereafter the streets so repaired and resurfaced.

hospitals

On motion of Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, the Board approved application the W. T. Edwards Tuberculosis Hospital for Warren Samuel Gibbs.

checks received

Clerk Owens submitted check from The First National Bank of Leesburg in the amount of $646.58, which is funds derived from the sale of stock donated to the County by Mrs. Lois Miller for the benefit of the Lake Memorial Nursing Home.  The check was accepted on motion of Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried and the Clerk was instructed to deposit same to the account of the Nursing Home.

Mr. Owens submitted check from the Clerk of Circuit Court in the amount of $1,118.86, unclaimed monies due owners of land sold on applications for tax deeds.  The check was accepted on motion of Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, and the Clerk was instructed to deposit same to the General Fund.

bonds – misc.

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the following were approved:

            Bonds for Carrying Firearms -           Mildred M. Aulls

                                                                        Joseph Castrogiovanni

                                                                        James R. Davis, III

                                                                        Robert J. Giachetti

                                                                        Paul V. Hudson

 

Deputy Sheriff Bond for Helen B. Frier with Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co. as Surety.

 

Also Firearms Bond approved September 3, 1968 with James R. Davis, III, Principal, and Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co. as Surety, was cancelled.

 

tax assessments

Certificates of Error and Corrections on the 1969 Tax Roll numbered 114 through 135 were approved on motion of Commr. VanAuken seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried.

federal agencies

Clerk Owens submitted request from the Lake County Economic Opportunity, Inc. for an appointment from the Board to the Board of Directors of LCEO for the year 1970.  The Board members concurring, Mr. Carson agreed to continue in this capacity for another year.

salaries & wages

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Macdonell and carried, the Board approved pay scale of $1.75 per hour for a telephone relief operator to be employed for vacation periods and sick leave.

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Macdonell and carried, the Board approved additional salary increase for Mary Valentine of $10.00 per month for the month of July, August and September to meet State Merit System requirements.

licenses & permits

The following Use Permits were filed by the County Engineer and approved on motion of Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried:

No. 178 to Florida Telephone Corp. for the construction and maintenance of poles and buried cable paralleling and crossing a portion of County Road #4-4265 between SR S-452 and Mount Dora.

 

No. 179 to Florida Telephone Corp. for the construction and maintenance of poles and buried cable paralleling and crossing a portion of County Road #3-4060 between County Road #3-4260 and Sunset Drive.

 

No. 182 to Florida Telephone Corp. for the construction and maintenance of poles and buried cable paralleling and crossing a portion of County Road #1-7310 between U.S. 27 and County Road 1-6611.

 

No. 183 to Florida Telephone Corp. for the construction and maintenance of buried cable paralleling a portion of County Road #1-6508 between County Road #1-7310 and County Road #1-6611.

 

No. 184 to Florida Telephone Corp. for the construction and maintenance of poles and buried cable paralleling and crossing a portion of County Road #3-3637 West of SR 19.

 

No. 189 to Florida Telephone Corp. for the construction and maintenance of buried cable paralleling a portion of County Road #1-5410 between SR S-466-A and Lake Griffin.

 

No. 190 to Florida Telephone Corp. for the construction and maintenance of buried cable crossing County Road #1-5409 between SR S-466-A and Lake Griffin.

 

No. 191 to Florida Telephone Corp. for the construction and maintenance of buried cable crossing a portion of County Road #1-5110 between SR S-466-A and Lake Griffin.

 

No. 192    to Florida Telephone Corp. for the construction and maintenance of buried cable paralleling and crossing a portion of County Road #1-5915 located between SR S-466-A and Lake Griffin.

 

No. 193 to Florida Telephone Corp. for the construction and maintenance of buried cable paralleling a portion of County Road #1-5508 between SR S-466-A and U. S. 27.

 

No. 194 to Florida Telephone Corp. for the construction and maintenance of buried cable paralleling a portion of County Road #1-5509 between SR S-466-A and Lake Griffin.

 

No. 195 to Florida Telephone Corp. for the construction and maintenance of buried cable crossing a portion of County Road #1-5510 between SR S-466-A and Lake Griffin.

 

No. 201 to Florida Telephone Corp. for the construction and maintenance of buried cable paralleling a portion of County Road #3-2340 between SR 561 and County Road #1-2539.

 

No. 202 to Florida Telephone Corp. for the construction and maintenance of buried cable paralleling a portion of County Road #3-2539 between County Road #3-2340 and County Road #3-2441.

 

contracts and agreements

Mr. Owens presented financial statement for Leesburg CableVision, Inc. as of September 30, 1969 and same was filed in accordance with the contract.

laws & legislature

The Clerk filed copy of House Bill 3329 which was prefiled by Representatives Glisson and Craig repealing tort liability of the State.

correspondence

Letter from the Department of Natural Resources relative to conference on water resources development in Tallahassee on January 26, 1970 was referred to the Planning Director.

Resolution from Lafayette County opposing the consolidation of counties in the State was read and filed.

Letters from the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services regarding Mount Dora Motor Lodge & Restaurant and Golden Gem Growers were referred to the Planning Director.

complaints

Letter addressed to Mr. VanAuken from Cleave E. Horton complaining of the condition of a road leading north from County Road #5-9589.  Commr. VanAuken reported he has attempted to contact this party to advise him this is not a County road, but gets no answer to his calls.

accounts allowed

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Macdonell and carried, a Resolution was adopted authorizing the use of the check signer plate and the rubber stamp bearing the name of the former Chairman Thomas J. Windram on all checks and vouchers issued in the month of January 1970.

On motion of Commr. VanAuken seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, the Board approved expenditure not to exceed $100.00 on repairs to the shed on the grounds of the Juvenile Shelter and replace floor covering in one of the rooms.

Travel Expenses were approved for the Pollution Control Board members and C. W. Sheffield to present their Rules and Regulations to the State Office in Tallahassee.

Travel expense for Robert Oatman, Building Administrator, to attend Annual Short Course for Building Officials in Gainesville, February 23-25, 1970, was approved on motion of Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried.

Travel expense for Gordon Hays, County Engineer, to attend Annual National County Engineers Research Conference in Clearwater, February 10-13, 1970, was approved on motion of Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried.

On motion of Commr. VanAuken seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved repairs to the railing around the County Judges’ bench not to exceed $50.00.

Payrolls for the month of December were approved on motion of Commr. VanAuken seconded by Commr. Windram and carried.

reports

The following reports were filed with the Board:

            Cigarette tax collections and distributions for the month of October.

            Florida Division of Corrections pertaining to the Lake County Jail and Stockade.

There being no more business to bring before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 5:30 o’clock p.m.

 

 

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CLERK                                                                                                                                                                       chairman