MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 MONDAY – FEBRUARY 2, 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, at 9:00 o’clock A.M. Monday, February 2, 1970, with the following members present:  Commissioners James R. Carson, Jr., Chairman, Alex J. Macdonell, J. M. Hoskinson, Thomas J. Windram and Kenneth VanAuken.  Also present were County Attorney C. E. Duncan, County Engineer Gordon Hays, Jr., 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

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried, the minutes of meeting held January 5, 1970 were approved as submitted.

On motion of Commr. Macdonell seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried, the minutes of meeting held January 12, 1970 were approved as submitted.

road and bridge department

Commr. Macdonell reported on committee meeting relative to increasing the County’s Road Building Program from ten miles a year to fifteen.  Approximate cost would be from $9,000 to $13,000 per mile for converting a clay road to a paved road.  The recommendation is to increase the Road and Bridge Fund $100,000 with one-half to be used for the acquisition of equipment and one-half for road construction, either by County personnel or under contract.  Clerk Owens was requested to submit to the next Board meeting a proposal showing money available to amend the Road and Bridge budget for this purpose.

road closings

Mr. Charles Castor of Miami appeared and presented Petition to Close Portion of Platted Street located in First Addition to Glenn’s Cove, whereupon on motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Macdonell and carried, a Resolution was adopted accepting the petition and authorizing a public hearing to consider the closing of the following described street:

That portion of Palmetto Drive lying South of the North line of Lot 49 of First Addition to Glenn’s Cove Subdivision and extending Easterly across Palmetto Drive.

 

road and bridge department

O. T. Jenkins of Bassville Park appeared and requested that the County furnish 20 loads of fill dirt at the site of the Bassville Fire Department.  A discussion followed relative to the location not being public property and the fact that the County has no pit located in this area.  Mr. Jenkins was instructed to investigate the possibility of the property owner granting an easement to the County and also to locate the source of supply.

bids

It now being the time advertised to receive bids for three (3) dump trucks, the Chairman directed the Clerk to open and tabulate the bids, whereupon Clerk Owens reported receiving bids from the following:

                        Eustis Dodge, Inc.

                        Hodges Equipment Company

                        Jungle Auto Service

                        D. C. Waters Ford, Inc.

 

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

Later in the day, the Engineer recommended that the low bid of D. C. Waters Ford, Inc. in the amount of $12,638.98 be accepted as the best and lowest bid and same was approved on motion of Commr. Macdonell seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried.

roads – subdivision

It now being the time advertised to consider petition to resurface streets in Belle Ayre Estates pursuant to Chapter 63-1505, Laws of Florida and no one appearing to object to the petition, a Resolution was adopted on motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried, accepting the petition and authorizing bids for March 2, 1970 and at such time as the total cost of said work is determined, preparation of a special assessment roll was authorized.

roads – county

Mr. Kruesi appeared relative to a drainage problem on County Road #5-7963 and presented a map showing his recommendation that Umatilla Park Subdivision be returned to acreage and relocate the road to the East.  He will donate the necessary right of way and will pay the cost of construction.  Attorney Duncan recommended that the subdivision be replatted, which would automatically close the streets.  Commr. VanAuken moved in the event Mr. Kruesi will convey to the County and construct a road along the North and West side of Umatilla Park Subdivision, to connect the existing road, the Board will then entertain favorably the acceptance of a filing of a Replat of the subdivision and will close the present road running South from Umatilla Park Subdivision to the South boundary of Mr. Kruesi’s property.  The closing of that portion of the road will become a private road subject to the right of the adjoining property owner to continue to use it.  The motion was seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried.

Guil Sims and Bill Mills appeared representing the Lake County Boys’ Ranch and requested the County to construct an access road from State Road 19 to extend ¼ mile to the campsite.  Mr. Sims said the necessary right of way will be obtained.  On motion of Commr. VanAuken seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, the Board agreed to accept the right of way and construct the proposed access road.

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

Commence at a point on the centerline of SR 46, that is 650 feet more or less North of the Southeast corner of Section 22, Township 19 South, Range 28 East; thence run South along the East boundaries of said Section 22 and Section 27, a distance of 2900 feet more or less; thence run Southwesterly 1920 feet more or less to the end of said road.

 

Engineer Hays presented petition signed by 59 citizens requesting that the above described road be maintained by the County.  No action by the Board on the petition.

courthouse

Commr. Hoskinson advised the Board of repairs and improvements that are necessary in the Circuit Courtroom regarding the walls and the lights.  He will contact the architect and an electrician.

county employees

Commr. Hoskinson advised the switchboard relief operator will be Brenda Schnoebelen.

county depositories

Clerk Owens reported on interest allowed by the banks on funds on Time Deposit which are withdrawn before the maturity date.  Some of the banks feel the interest is automatically lost if withdrawn before ninety days.  The Federal Reserve Bank contends that the money can be withdrawn only in case of emergency and poor planning is not considered an emergency.  Clerk Owens was instructed to request from the banks the amount of interest allowed under the new regulations on Time Deposits of $100,000 from ninety days to one year.  He advised the banks have agreed to pay seven per cent for anything over $100,000 up to one year.

county property

The Clerk was instructed to request the County Forester to attend the Board meeting on February 16th to discuss the request from the Florida Board of Forestry relative to planting trees on County property around landfill sites.

recess and reassembly

The meeting adjourned for lunch at 12:00 o’clock noon and reconvened at 1:30 o’clock P.M. to take up the remaining items of business.

commodity warehouse

Chairman Carson advised the Board he has received replies from Senator Gurney and Representative Chappell relative to the discontinuance of the surplus commodity program and it seems to be their opinion that the program will not be discontinued anytime in the near future.  The Board members concurring, the Chairman directed the County Planner to ask Mr. E. Lee McCubbin, Chief of the Bureau of Commodity Distribution for the State to attend the Board meeting on March 9th to discuss this program.

county employees

Letter from the County Judge requesting permission for Miss Jacquelyn Hester to transfer from the County Officers and Employees Retirement System to the Teacher’s Retirement System was referred to the County Attorney.  It was the Attorney’s recommendation that there would be no objection to the transfer provided there is no question of the legality of the transfer.

Engineer Hays explained the circumstances concerning the withholding of a workmen’s compensation check payable to Gerald Lee in the amount of $116.00.  This employee was paid for his services and is also claiming workmen’s compensation benefits.  Now advised that the company has stopped payment on the check.  On recommendation of the Attorney and on motion of Commr. Macdonell seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, the Clerk was instructed to return the draft to the company.

planning & zoning

On recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and on motion of Commr. Macdonell 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:

Case #1-70-1

In section 34, Township 18 South, Range 24 East:  the east ½ of the west ½ of the east ½  of the northeast ¼ of the northwest ¼ containing 5 acres, more or less.

 

Now classified and zoned as R-1A (rural residential) be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned to Classification A (Agriculture and rural enterprise).

Case #2-70-1

In Section 21, Township 19 South, Range 24 East:  from the northwest corner of the northeast ¼ run east 881.3 ft. then south 795 ft. for a point of beginning; thence run south 160 ft. thence run east 421 ft. thence run north 160 ft. thence run west 421 ft. to the point of beginning, containing 1-½ acres more or less.

Now classified and zoned as R-2 (urban residential) be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned to Classification M-1 (industrial district).

Case #3-70-2

In Section 19, Township 22 South, Range 25 East:  that part of tract 39 lying south of State Highway #50 according to the plat of Groveland Farms recorded in Plat Book 2, Pages 10 and 11, Public Records of Lake County, Florida, less and except right of way for public road, containing 7.9 acres more or less.

Now classified and zoned as A (agriculture and rural enterprises), be and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned to Classification M-1 (industrial district).

Case #4-70-5

In section 7, Twp. 19S, Rge. 26E:  Commencing at the Northwest corner of Section 18, Township 19 South, Range 26 East, run thence East along the North Section line 1,117.46 ft.; thence North 10 degrees 51’ West 114.44 ft. to the point of beginning; run thence North 79 degrees 09’ East 187 feet, more or less, to the waters of Lake Eustis herein designated point “A,” thence begin again at the point of beginning and run North 10 degrees 51’ West 93.99 ft., thence East 191 ft. more or less, to the Waters of Lake Eustis, thence Southeasterly along and with the waters of said lake to point “A.”  Said tract also known as Lot 15, according to the unrecorded plat of Western Shores Subdivision.

AND:

Commencing at the Northwest corner of section 18, Township 19 South, Range 26 East, run thence East along the North Section line 1117.46 ft., thence North 10 degrees 51’ West 44.44 ft. to the point of beginning; run thence North 79 degrees 09” East 188 ft., more or less, to the waters of Lake Eustis, herein designated as Point “A,” thence begin again at the point of beginning and run North 10 degrees 51’ West 70 ft., thence North 79 degrees 09’ East 187 ft., more or less, to the water of Lake Eustis, thence Southeasterly along and with the waters of said lake to point “A.”  Said tract also known as Lot 16, according to the unrecorded plat of Western Shores Subdivision.

Now classified and zoned as R-1 (rural residential), be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned to Classification R-3 (mobile home park subdivision).

Case #5-70-3

In section 36, Township 21 South, Range 25 East:  Begin at a point 535 ft. West of a point 300 ft. South of the Northeast corner of said Sec., thence run West 1030 ft.; thence run South 845 ft.; thence run East 1030 ft.; thence run North 845 ft. to the P.O.B., Less the right of way of U.S. Highway No. 27; Less the right of way of SR 19; and also less the right of way of a County Road.  Also described as Shore Oaks Village according to the plat thereof as recorded in P.B. 13, p. 13, Public Records of Lake County, Florida.  (14-1/2 acres.)

Now classified and zoned as R-1A (rural residential) and C-1 (rural commercial), be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned to Classification C-3 (urban commercial, small industry).

On recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and on motion of Commr. Macdonell seconded by Commr. VanAuken 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:

Case #80-69-3

In Sections 35 and 36, Township 24 South, Range 26 East:  a strip of land 600 ft. in depth lying parallel with and along the proposed easterly right of way of U.S. #27 (State Road #25) and northerly right of way of State Road #530 (as of December 29, 1969) said strip to begin at the intersection of U.S. 27 (State Road 25) with the mid-section line of Section 35 and extend to the intersection of S.R. #530 and the mid-section line of Sec. 36, all in Township 24 South, Range 26 East.

Now classified and zoned as A (agricultural and rural enterprises), be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned to Classification C-2 (commercial district), subject, however, to setbacks as shall be determined by the Board.

Case #83-69-3

In Section 35, Township 24 South, Range 26 East:  from the intersection of the south line of the north ½ of the northeast ¼ of the southeast ¼ with the westerly right of way line of U.S. 27 (State Road 25) run southeasterly along said right of way 15 ft.; thence west parallel with the south line of the north ½ of the northeast ¼ of the southeast ¼ a distance of 600 ft.; thence northwesterly parallel with the right of way of U.S. Highway 27 a distance of 1015 ft.; thence east 600 ft. to the westerly right of way line of U.S. 27 thence southeasterly along said right of way 1000 ft. to the point of beginning containing approximately 14 acres.

Now classified and zoned as A (agricultural and rural enterprises), be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned to Classification C-2 (commercial district), subject, however, to setbacks as shall be determined by the Board.

 

Case #84-69-3

In Section 35, Township 24 South, Range 26 East:  from the intersection of the south line of the north ½ of the northeast ¼ of the southeast ¼ with the easterly right of way line of U.S. Highway 27 (State Road 25) run northwesterly along the right of way 1000 ft.; thence run east parallel with the South line of the north ½ of the northeast ¼ of the southeast ¼ a distance of 600 ft; thence run southeasterly parallel with said right of way line 1000 ft.; thence run west 600 ft. to the point of beginning, containing 13.5 acres, more or less.

            Now classified and zoned as A (agricultural and rural enterprises), be, and the same is hereby amended, changed and rezoned to Classification C-2 (commercial district), subject, however, to setbacks as shall be determined by the Board.

Conditional Use Permit No. 168-5 was denied and request to withdraw Conditional Use Permit No. 170-2 was granted.

The County Planner was instructed to appear before the Board on February 9th and submit the recommendation to reorganize the Planning and Zoning functions.

Mr. Watkins informed the Board he is receiving requests concerning Paradise Hills from purchasers of land in the subdivision.  Recommend that the developers be told they must comply with the County’s subdivision regulations.  Mr. Watkins was instructed to answer the inquiries that the property has no access roads.

road and bridge department

Engineer Hays advised the supplier for gasoline and diesel fuel is not giving satisfactory service, and recommended that the second low bid be accepted for the remainder of the year.  This matter was referred to the County Attorney.

roads – state

Commr. Windram commented he is worried about the type of repairs the Department of Transportation plan to make on SR S-452.  The Engineer advised they intend to level and resurface the road with asphaltic concrete.

roads – county

The Engineer was instructed to erect a street sign at the intersection of North Bay Road and Lakeshore Drive.

engineering department

On motion of Commr. Macdonell seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried, the County Engineer was directed not to set the buoys in Lake Dora for the boat races in the future.

EQUALIZATION BOARD

On motion of Commr. Macdonell seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board designated the South Lake Press as the newspaper to advertise the delinquent tax list for 1969 and the notice of the Equalization Board.

hospitals

On motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, the Board approved the action of the Chairman and Clerk in approving applications to the W. T. Edwards Tuberculosis Hospital for the following:

                        John D. Ward

                        Grace Fitzgerald Mathis

                        Charles Crawford Bradford

 

communications

Commr. Macdonell presented communication from John J. Wyckoff outlining the results of the organizational meeting of the Green Swamp Study Team and instructed the Clerk to furnish copies of the communication to all the Board members.

Letters from the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services regarding the City of Leesburg sewage collection system extension was filed.

complaints

Commr. Hoskinson reported he has received calls pro and con concerning the level of Lake Saunders and presented a petition signed by residents to the effect the water is not excessively high and that they do not want the level lowered at this time.  This matter was referred to the Oklawaha Water Authority for investigation and recommendation.

Commr. Windram advised Mr. Goldtharp on Wolfe Branch Road is complaining since the culverts were installed he does not have any lake.  He will instruct him to submit a proposal for a special levee to the County Engineer.

On inquiry from Commr. Windram, the Engineer advised the barricades between Sylvan Shores and the Triangle Shopping Center have been removed.  The resurfacing recently installed by the County did not include the utility easements.

The drainage problem on Bay Road near Mielke’s Subdivision was referred to the Engineer.

Mr. Hays reported Mr. DuFour on Lakeshore Drive is complaining of drainage from Old SR 500 onto his property.  The Department of Transportation advises this is not their responsibility.  Mr. Hays said in his opinion this is a problem between two property owners and should not involve the County.

Letter of complaint from Mrs. Inez C. Mervis relative to the water level of Lake Louisa was referred to the Oklawaha Water Authority.

Letter of complaint from Beatrice K. Libberto relative to the roads and canals in Venetian Village was referred to Mr. Hoskinson.

The Clerk advised that Colby Gilson reported the sand trucks are still traveling on the Lake Seneca Road, and he was instructed to notify the Sheriff.

county buildings

The Clerk submitted a letter from Jack Jones, Architect, outlining architectural services necessary for converting the Old Health Department Building to a fireproof storage vault.  Estimated cost of the work is $2,430.00 with $455.00 of this amount already accomplished.  No action was taken.

bonds – miscellaneous

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

                        William Chew

                        Vernice C. Deafner

 

and bond for Robert J. Giachetti was amended to cover Italy Pistol of 38 caliber numbered A6053.

On motion of Commr. VanAuken seconded by Commr. Macdonell and carried, contractors’ bonds for certificates of competency were approved as follows:

            No.      333 – Deltona Corp. and Carol E. Hinkley

                        405 – Robert H. McQuady d/b/a  J. D. Manly Construction Co.

                        476 – E. E. Snavely and E. E. Dean Snavely, Inc.

                        477 – Charles E. Efurd d/b/a Efurd Signs

 

and bond No. 284 insuring Norman H. Beier, Sr., d/b/a Beier Sheet Metal Contracting, was cancelled.

e. central florida regional planning council

Statement of Cash Balances and Cash Receipts and Disbursements for the year ended September 30, 1969 was filed with the Board.

elections – precincts

Commr. VanAuken informed the Board he and Mrs. Baker are considering several changes that are necessary at the various polling precincts; also, the establishment of a branch office for the Supervisor in Umatilla.

accounts allowed

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Board approved the cost of an artificial leg for John Broome, County Employee.

Replacement of door glasses not to exceed $50.00 in the truck provided for the Courthouse Custodian was approved on motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried.

Maximum expenditure of $300.00 was approved for bookcases for the Circuit Judge’s Office on motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried.

Due to excessive roof repairs, additional expenditure of $153.75 to the Ferndale Community Building was approved on motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried, making total expenditure $853.75.

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the Engineer was authorized to purchase a generator from Florida Equipment Company for the sum of $232.00.

Request from the County Extension Director to purchase Bell & Howell Projector for $100.00 was approved on motion of Commr. Macdonell seconded by Commr VanAuken and carried.

On motion of Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried, the payrolls for the month of January were approved.

There being no further business to bring before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 4:45 o’clock P.M.

 

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CLERK                                                                                                                                                                                               CHAIRMAN