MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONDAY – JANUARY 12, 1970
A regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, was held in the Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse, Tavares, Florida, on Monday, January 12, 1970, at 9:00 o’clock A.M. with the following members present: James R. Carson, Jr., Chairman; Commrs. Alex J. Macdonell, J. M. Hoskinson, Thomas J. Windram and Kenneth VanAuken. Others present were Clerk of the Court Frank E. Owens, County Attorney C. E. Duncan and Deputy Clerk Norma Coven.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman and the invocation was given by Mr. Windram, after which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited by all present.
fair assn.
Jack Pae of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce appeared relative to King Brothers Circus using the carnival area at the Fairgrounds on April 10. It was the Board’s opinion that the County should not be the promoter. Mr. Pae said the Fair Assn. could be the sponsoring agent and he was instructed to pursue this and bring a definite recommendation to the Board.
tax assessments
R. G. Cassady, Tax Assessor, appeared at the request of the Board regarding assessments, particularly a comparison of percentages of grove assessments against assessed valuations in the municipalities. Mr. Cassady said approximately 35% of the taxes are paid by citrus growers. He further stated that by the time of budget hearings this year he will have a figure on assessments in the cities on groves and other industry. He informed the Board the law has been amended replacing the Board of Equalization with a Board of Adjustment comprised of three members of the County Commission and two members of the Board of Public Instruction. The new law also provides that the County shall assess and collect taxes for the cities and a fee for this service needs to be determined by the Board together with the Assessor and Collector. He recommended one-half of one percent for both assessing and collecting the taxes, or a total of one percent.
road closings
It now being the time advertised to hold a public hearing to consider Petition for Closing Platted Street, and no one appearing to object to the closing, a motion was made by Commr. Macdonell seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, that the Board adopt a Resolution closing the following described street:
That certain street known as Central Drive lying between Grandview Drive on the easterly end thereof and Lake Park Drive on the westerly end thereof and bounded on the northeasterly side by Block 3 and on the southwesterly side by Block 4 of Cisky Park Subdivision, Plat No. 2, in Section 31, Township 19 South, Range 25 East, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 10, page 35, of the Public Records of Lake County, Florida.
indigents
On motion of Commr. Macdonell, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried, the following changes were approved:
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District No. |
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1 |
Cancel Seaborn Dukes |
$1.20 |
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2 |
Cancel Sallie Queen |
$40.53 |
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3, 4 and 5 |
No Change |
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bonds – miscellaneous
Bond for Carrying Firearms for Manuel Adams was approved on motion of Commr. Macdonell seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried.
water pollution
Ted Wicks, Mr. Roane and Mr. Edwards of the Pollution Control Board appeared and presented for the Board’s approval rules pertaining to the pollution of waters; whereupon, on motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Macdonell and carried, a Resolution was adopted approving the “Rules of the Lake County Pollution Control Board, Chapter 1-5, Pollution of Waters” as submitted and that the said rules be endorsed by the Clerk as the official rules of this Board and of the Lake County Pollution Control Board.
county agents
Mrs. Marian Valentine, Extension Home Economics Agent, appeared with a group of Extension Program Aids who explained the progress made under the Expanded Nutrition Program.
recess and reassembly
The meeting 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.
public health
Paul Milton, Mosquito Control Director, appeared and explained the procedure followed by his department in maintaining the County landfills. He also reported that garbage collectors from other counties are dumping in Lake County. He was instructed to obtain the names of the offenders, if possible, and give them to the County Attorney. Commrs. Macdonell and Windram will discuss this problem further with Mr. Milton and offer a proposal of eliminating this trouble at a later date. Mr. Milton recommended that the commercial collectors be stopped from using the small dump sites.
road and bridge department
County Engineer Hays was present and a discussion ensued relative to changes in the road building policy. The Engineer was instructed to determine the cost of manpower, equipment and materials to increase the program to fifteen miles of County roads a year.
suits affecting county
Chairman Carson presented a letter and questionnaire forms from the Attorney General concerning an anti-trust suit filed by him against several plumbing companies charged with price fixing in the sale of plumbing fixtures from 1959 through 1966. Mr. Duncan recommended that the forms be sent to the architect who handled the construction of the Jail and the remodeling of the Courthouse.
ordinance
On motion of Commr. Macdonell seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, the Board accepted the amended version of Ordinance providing necessary regulations for the accumulation, storage, collection and disposal of waste and garbage in all areas in Lake County. The Ordinance was placed on second reading.
On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Macdonell and carried, the Board authorized that the Ordinance be advertised to be considered for final passage on February 16, 1970.
water pollution
Mr. Howard E. Young appeared and presented a letter from Dr. James B. Lackey directed to the Oklawaha Basin Recreation and Water Conservation and Control Authority opposing the Lake Apopka Restoration Project as submitted by the State Air and Water Pollution Control Department. The Clerk was instructed to forward copies of the letter to the Southwest Florida Water Management District and to Orange County.
indigents
Commr. Windram discussed the Board’s policy of reimbursing the ambulance services for indigent patients. Clerk Owens advised the funds levied for this service are paid monthly on a contract basis and no funds are available for this purpose. Chairman Carson suggested that this matter be deferred until a bill is presented.
accounts allowed
On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, travel expenses were approved for J. C. Watkins to attend Department of Community Affairs Conference in Tallahassee January 19-21.
Request from the Tax Assessor for $20,000 advance on Commissions on the 1970 roll was approved on motion of Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried.
Request from the Tax Collector in the sum of $46,188.10 commissions on taxes collected was approved on motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried.
On motion of Commr. VanAuken seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, the Board approved payment to the Lake County Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $2,083.33 for December.
Request from the Juvenile Court for emergency travel funds in the amount of $110.90 to return two juveniles to Hartford, Michigan was approved on motion of Commr. Macdonell seconded by Commr. Windram and carried.
On motion of Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried, purchase was approved for Docket #19, Record of Land Sold for Taxes from Florida Forms & Systems in the amount of $134.95.
On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried, the following purchases were approved for the Juvenile Court Office:
Link Stationery & Printing Co. - Steno Chair $58.50
- Caster Base for Legal File $23.50
Girl Friday - Conference Chair $69.95
The following changes in the telephone system were approved on motion of Commr. VanAuken seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried:
Exchange of two instruments in the Supervisor of Elections Office for two Key Phones at an additional charge of $2.50 per month.
Installation of 15 ft. cord in the Small Claims Office at a monthly increase of 30˘ plus $3.00 installation.
Travel expenses were approved for J. W. Bryant to transport a veteran to the hospital in Gainesville on December 11, 1969.
Request to travel from Emogene Stegall to attend Mid-Winter Conference State Assn. of Supervisors of Election in Jacksonville, January 28-31, 1970, was approved on motion of Commr. VanAuken seconded by Commr. Windram and carried.
Bills from Harper Plumbing & Heating Company in the amount of $1,383.89 for repairs to the heating system in the Courthouse were approved on motion of Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried.
Request from Julia Hoverstock for two weeks’ vacation pay was considered and on motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried, the Board granted Mrs. Hoverstock one week paid vacation.
On motion of Commr. VanAuken seconded by Commr. Macdonell and carried, the following vouchers were approved for payment:
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General Revenue Fund |
Nos. 459-685 |
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Mosquito Control – State I State II |
11-15 21-31 |
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Motor Vehicle Inspection Fund |
55A-78 |
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Fine & forfeiture Fund |
48-79 |
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Road and Bridge Fund |
102A-274 |
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South Lake Memorial Hospital |
3 |
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South Lake Memorial Hospital – Ambulance |
5-6 |
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Northwest Lake County Hospital |
3 |
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Northwest Lake County Hospital – Ambulance |
5-6 |
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Northeast Lake County Hospital |
3 |
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Northeast Lake County Hospital – Ambulance |
5-6 |
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