MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
TUESDAY – march 14, 1972
The Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, convened in regular session on Tuesday, March 14, 1972, in the Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse, Tavares, Florida, at 9:00 a.m. with the following members present: C. A. Deems, Vice Chairman; James R. Carson; J. M. Hoskinson; and Kenneth VanAuken. Others present were: Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; Frank E. Owens, Clerk of Circuit Court; and Norma H. Coven, Deputy Clerk.
The meeting was called to order by the Vice Chairman in the absence of the Chairman. The invocation was given by Commr. Hoskinson, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
minutes
On motion of Commr. VanAuken, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, the minutes of the meeting of January 4, 1972 were approved as corrected.
outdoor recreational facilities
Commr. Hoskinson reported on a meeting of the Resource Survival Committee at which concern was shown for the Seminole Springs area. Ted Strawn of DeLand is doing considerable damage to the natural beauty by excessive drag lining and digging. Phil Edwards, Pollution Control Officer, was present during the discussion and recommended that this matter be brought to the attention of the Trustees of the Internal Improvement Fund; whereupon, on motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried, a resolution was adopted urging the Trustees of the Internal Improvement Fund to assume jurisdiction of the Seminole Springs area.
pollution control
Mr. Edwards informed the Board he has not pursued dredging and fill regulations because this is premature until the state regulations are approved.
Mr. Edwards told the Board he has received a communication from the State Department of Pollution Control as to whether or not Lake County is interested in having the State take over the local pollution control program. Mr. Edwards recommended that Lake County continue the local water pollution program as approved by the State and not enter into an air pollution program at this time as the State’s plan will adequately protect our interests. On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, Mr. Edwards was instructed to notify the State that Lake County approves his recommendation.
commodity program
Mrs. Verna Eastwood was present and said she has received no further information on the phasing out of the commodity program, and asked if the Board has notified the employees working on the program that their services will be terminated. On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried, the Clerk was instructed to notify the employees under the commodity program that the Federal Government will phase out the program as of April 30, 1972, and their services will necessarily have to be terminated as of that date.
Mr. Fred Harpster, County Engineer, and Mr. J. C. Watkins, Planning Director, were present at this time.
ordinances
Mr. Watkins reported he and the County Engineer have discussed the proposed ordinance for regulating and controlling the refuse and garbage collection and disposal and recommendations have been included in the ordinance form, which was submitted to each Board member. After a lengthy discussion, Commr. Hoskinson moved that the ordinance as amended and corrected be advertised for a public hearing on April 11, 1972. The motion was seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried.
contracts and agreements
On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, agreement with the Town of Howey in the Hills was approved relative to the Building Department issuing building permits and inspecting construction projects within the town limits, and the Vice Chairman and Clerk were authorized to execute the agreement.
recess and reassembly
The meeting recessed for lunch at 12:00 noon and reconvened at 2:00 p.m. to take up the remaining items of business.
public health
J. B. Rodgers, Attorney for Service Facilities Corp., appeared and introduced Mr. Odell Warren who spoke to the Board on the proposed study of the four counties on a package sewer plant. Mr. Warren outlined the areas of development needing the service and his company will pay Lake County one and a half percent of gross sales for a franchise. After a franchise is granted, the company will be able to provide some service within six months. Vice Chairman Deems told Mr. Warren the information received is very helpful, but the Board is not in a position to act on this until other studies are received.
Mr. Watkins asked Mr. Warren if his company would be interested in considering the Bassville Park area for such a service, and Mr. Warren said “very definitely.”
county property
Mr. Harpster submitted appraisal made by L. M. “Stew” Prince on the county property located in Astor, Lots 1-24 (except 5 and 6) in Block 143, 1st Addition to Town of Astor, said appraisal being $4,000.00. The appraised was accepted on motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, and sale of the property was authorized with a minimum price of $5,000.00. Bids for the sale of the property will be received June 6, 1972.
public health
On recommendation of the County Engineer and on motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board established a $3.00 per tank load fee (up to 1,000 gals.) for septic tank pump-outs at the county landfill sites, Lady Lake, Astatula, and Clermont. Loads in excess of 1,000 gals. will be charged at the unit price of $3.00 per thousand, or portion thereof.
roads – county
The Engineer presented plat of road right of way on the Seminole Springs Cemetery Road (County Rd. #4-5890) from SR 46-A to SR 44. Action on this was deferred due to Chairman Windram’s absence.
On motion of Commr. VanAuken, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, a resolution was adopted establishing a maximum speed limit on Morningside Drive, County Rd. #4-4767, of 25 MPH from Old SR 500 to New SR 500, and appropriate signs erected.
bids
The Engineer asked the Board’s direction in purchasing pickup trucks without receiving bids since it is the Attorney’s opinion the bid law has been repealed. Mr. Harpster said he has received on the lot prices for basically the same trucks as advertised. Mr. Ford recommended the Board establish a bidding procedure.
On recommendation of the Engineer and on motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, the bid of Hodges Equipment Co. in the amount of $6,031.46 to furnish two 1972 International Model 1110 pickup trucks was accepted as the lowest and best bid.
The Engineer advised that Eustis Dodge, Inc. is asking an additional $511.98 per truck in order to meet the specification on two dump trucks which was awarded to them in November. The Attorney was instructed to notify Eustis Dodge, Inc. the Board expects delivery of the trucks as specified or legal action will be taken.
roads – state
Mr. Harpster reported the DOT will receive bids on SR 25 through Leesburg on March 29 in Tallahassee.
public health
On recommendation of the Engineer and on motion of Commr. VanAuken, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, refuse and trash collector’s franchise for Ross Teeguarden was cancelled for health reasons.
county property
The Engineer advised there is a frame house located on county property at the Umatilla Maintenance Yard and recommended that same be sold and removed from the property, in as much as the county has no use for the house. On instructions from the Chairman he was instructed to obtain an opinion of value on the dwelling.
resolutions not classified elsewhere
On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried, a resolution was adopted establishing a 5 MPH speed limit in the canal in East Little Lake Harris Shores, and appropriate signs erected.
appraisals
Mr. Harpster submitted a list of names of previous appointed appraisers.
roads – county
Mr. Harpster filed a report on the last road trip and survey and construction report on county roads.
legislation
On recommendation of the County Attorney and on motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried, the Clerk was instructed to write to the Legislative Delegation and ask their cooperation in opposing HB 547, which constitutes a waiver of sovereign immunity.
suits affecting county
Mr. Ford reported the condemnation suit on SR 25 south of Clermont is putting the county in an awkward position on the Chapman suit. If the condemnation suit is entered into the Chapman suit, will recommend that the Board allow the Agricultural Zoning until the condemnation suit is settled.
elections – special
The Vice Chairman called for volunteers to help on the canvassing board and Mr. Carson and Mr. VanAuken volunteered.
bonds – misc.
On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried, bonds for carrying firearms were approved for the following:
Leighton L. Baker
R. H. Bowen
Paul V. Hudson
Arthur Kirkland
Dallas F. Lutz
Bonds of John L. Fahs and William C. Gregg, Jr., as Members of the Northwest Lake County Hospital District Board of Trustees were approved on motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried.
accounts allowed
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, travel was approved for Phil Edwards to attend a meeting in Tallahassee on March 22 regarding the Research Project on Lake Apopka Muck Farms.
On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, appraisal fee to L. M. Prince in the amount of $100.00 was approved.
Mileage was approved for the alternate MVI inspectors to attend instructional schools in Orlando or DeLand at 10 cents per mile, on motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried.
On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Engineer was authorized to purchase aerial prints from Thomas M. Lowe, Jr. and Associates at a cost of $10,168.00.
On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson, travel was approved for the Assistant Engineer and Road Superintendent to attend Fla. Transportation Conference, Gainesville, April 4-7.
On request to purchase fence posts from an out of state concern, the Engineer was instructed to obtain prices from local concerns.
On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, a resolution was adopted authorizing emergency repairs in the amount of $3,375.00 to International TD 15 Bulldozer, Property No. 4624 and International 175 loader Property No. 2189.
Request from Harry Anna Crippled Children’s Hospital for two directional signs was approved on motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried, and the Engineer was instructed to install the signs.
Nursing Home and Hospital Inpatient Care for December, $8,950.76 and for January, $9,452.77 was approved on motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried.
Request to purchase electronic calculator from A & R Office Machines at a cost of $474.00 for the Ag Center was approved on motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried.
Request for quarterly advance from the E. Central Fla. Planning Council in the sum of $1,775.00 was approved on motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried.
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried, payment of $2,500.00 was approved to the U.S. Geological Survey for water resources investigation.
Payment to Welper Laundry and Rentals, Inc. for linen service at the Lake Memorial Nursing Home in the amount of $1,169.76 was approved on motion of Commr. VanAuken, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried.
Request from the Lake County Chamber of Commerce for March requisition of $2,083.33 was approved on motion of Commr. VanAuken, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried.
On motion of Commr. VanAuken, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, repairs to books in the Clerk’s Office in the amount of $994.00 to Dobbs Bros. Library Binding Co., Inc. was approved.
Indexing equipment for Clerk’s Office from Bowen Supply Co. at a cost of $1,165.00 was approved on motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried.
Request from the Building Dept. for refund of $2.00 on plumbing permit #1812P to E. D. Gibson for overcharge was approved on motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried.
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried, repairs in the amount of $116.95 to washing machine at the Juvenile Shelter was approved.
Service contract from Carte Control Co. for maintaining the Courthouse cooling and heating system was referred to the County Engineer.
Bill for replacement of floor runner at the National Guard Armory in the sum of $148.50 was referred to the Leesburg Transfer & Storage Co.
On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried, the Clerk was authorized to have an additional telephone extension installed.
salaries and wages
On recommendation of the Pollution Control Officer and on motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, the Board approved the employment of Robert Hall McDougald to the position of Lab. Technician at an annual salary of $6,000.00 effective March 27, 1972, to be paid under the Emergency Employment Act program.
On motion of Commr. VanAuken, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the following vouchers were approved for payment and the Vice Chairman was authorized to use the Chairman’s signature stamp on the vouchers:
General Revenue Fund Nos. 911-1165
Motor Vehicle Inspection 92-116
Fine and Forfeiture Fund 133-160
Youth Services Fund 41-50
Road and Bridge Fund 350-445
NE Lake County Hospital – Ambulance 8
NW Lake County Hospital – Ambulance 8
records
Request from the Clerk to destroy all vouchers and cancelled warrants for the year 1965-66 in accordance with the Statutes was approved on motion of Commr. VanAuken, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried.
reports
Monthly report from the Welfare Director for the month of Feb. was filed.
There being no further business to bring before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
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chairman
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Clerk