MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
JUNE 13, 1972
The Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, convened in regular session on Tuesday, June 13, 1972, in the Commissioners’ Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida, at 9:00 a.m. with the following members present: Thomas J. Windram, Chairman; C. A. Deems, James R. Carson, Jr., 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 Chairman called the meeting to order and the invocation was given by Commr. Carson. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited.
laws & legislature
The Chairman read a letter received from David T. Kennedy, Mayor of Miami, advising the Board of a feature of the General Revenue Sharing Bill, S.3651, now before the United States Senate which could penalize Florida $17 million for not having a State Personal Income Tax. He advised that Senator Gurney has proposed an amendment to S.3651 which would eliminate the penalty against Florida and other states with little or no income taxes. Mayor Kennedy urged the Board to support both the Gurney Amendment and S.3651. On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, the Board adopted a Resolution to support the Gurney Amendment and the General Revenue Sharing Bill, S.3651.
public health
Commr. Carson read a letter received from Robert E. Warfield, Jr., Lake/Sumter Community Mental Health Center regarding the new Florida Mental Health Act (Baker Act) which becomes effective July 1, 1972. Mr. Warfield stated that implementation of this law will present some problems for the Board of County Commissioners as well as the Mental Health District Board and suggested that a committee be appointed to meet with members of the Mental Health Center Board to discuss the implementation of the law and negotiation of the required contract. The Chairman appointed Commr. Deems and Commr. Hoskinson to a committee to meet with the Mental Health Center Board.
veterans service officer
The Chairman stated that he received letters from Ralph J. Mattus and Rudolph W. Broeker requesting consideration for the position of Lake County Veterans Service Officer and Civil Defense Director. The Chairman requested that copies be furnished to each Commissioner.
utilities
It now being the time advertised to hold public hearing regarding franchises for central sewerage and water systems, the Chairman called for interested parties to be heard. The following persons appeared in interest of the franchises:
Odell Warren, President, Services Facilities Corporation
J. B. Rogers, Attorney for Services Facilities Corporation
Roger DeVore, Engineer for Services Facilities Corporation
Robert H. Elrod, former Senator from Orange County
Frances Gay, Attorney representing several property owners at intersection of SR 19 and SR 27
Larry Taylor, Attorney representing Wild Kingdom
Capt. VanCott, Land Developer
Bill Peterson, Land Developer
Gene Harney, representing Ramada Inn at intersection of SR 19 & 27
Allen Potter, owner of 3 public utility companies operating in Florida
Dick Langley, Attorney, and property owner
John Martin representing Holiday Lakes
On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and unanimously carried, the Board adopted a Resolution requesting the Public Service Commission to assume the responsibility for water and sewerage franchises and operations in Lake County.
indigents
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and unanimously carried, the following change was approved to the present indigent list:
District #2 – ADD Jerredy Kennedy $40.00
recess and reassembly
The meeting was recessed for lunch at 12:15 o’clock P.M. and reconvened at 1:30 o’clock P.M. to take up the remaining items of business.
elections – precincts
Mrs. Katherine Baker, Supervisor of Elections, and Emogene Stegall appeared before the Board regarding new precinct boundaries. Mr. Watkins, Planning Director, stated that Blackburn and Dukes, Clermont, Florida, will survey and furnish the legal descriptions of the new precinct boundaries at a rate of $10.00 per hour. Mrs. Baker advised there will be ten new precincts and other changes in the boundary lines.
The Chairman instructed the County Attorney to contact the attorney General’s Office for opinion as to whether accurate descriptions or legal descriptions are needed to establish precinct and district boundaries.
judges
The Chairman presented a letter from County Judges’ Office requesting transfer of funds to cover increases in salaries for the Judges. The Attorney was requested to contact the Wage Board for ruling regarding the increases in the County Judges’ salaries.
hospitals
On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the action of the Chairman and Clerk was approved in granting petition to the W. T. Edwards Tuberculosis Hospital for John Francis Blankenbeckler.
roads – county
The Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Jessie L. McCoy, Altoona, Florida, re improvements to roads in Shockley Heights area. Letter was referred to the County Engineer.
The Clerk read letter from Glynn D. Wallace, President, Mt. Plymouth Landowner’s League regarding closing of County Road 4-4590, which bisects the crippled children’s recreation area at Camp Challenge and requesting that the County provide an alternate road approximately 100 yards west of the present road. The Engineer was requested to notify the Mt. Plymouth Landowner’s League that the County will not relocate the road unless the cost of same is paid by the residents.
bonds – miscellaneous
Bonds carrying firearms were approved on motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried for the following:
Arthur O. Parker
Willie Kelly
Contractors’ Bonds for Certificates of Competency were approved on motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried for the following:
#835 – James G. Matthews dba Electric Construction Company
#836 – Thomas W. Mills, Dependable Insurance Company
#837 – James H. Edwards
#838 – Carl Bowles dba W. W. Gay Mechanical Contractor, Inc.
#839 – C. A. Mobley, Jr.
licenses and permits
On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, the following permits, filed by the County Engineer, were approved:
#355 to Florida Telephone Corporation to construct and maintain buried cable along District Road 5-7659 located between Umatilla and Lake Yale in Lake County.
#356 to Florida Telephone Corporation to construct and maintain buried cable along District Road 5-7662 located between District Road 5-7659 and SR 19 near Umatilla.
#357 to Florida Telephone Corporation to construct and maintain buried cable along District Road 5-7660 located between District Road 5-7659 and District Road 5-7662 near Umatilla.
#358 Florida Telephone Corporation to construct and maintain aerial cable along District Road 5-7581 in Lake County.
#360 Florida Telephone Corporation to construct and maintain buried cable along District Road 5-6960 in Dona Vista, Florida.
#361 Florida Telephone Corporation to construct and maintain buried cable along District Road 5-6861 in Dona Vista, Florida.
#362 Florida Telephone Corporation to construct and maintain buried cable along District Road 5-6959 in Dona Vista, Florida.
#363 Florida Telephone Corporation to construct and maintain buried cable along District Road 5-6860 in Dona Vista, Florida.
#366 Florida Telephone Corporation to construct and maintain buried cable along District Road 1-6006 off SR S-466A in Fruitland Park, Florida.
To Amoco Production Company of Sebring, Florida, to construct and maintain vibroseis survey in search of oil and gas along 0421.
To Mrs. Jan Pirkle of Mt. Dora to construct and maintain 2” water line under East Crooked Lake Drive, Road #4-5167.
tax levy
The Clerk read bulletin received from State of Florida, Department of Revenue informing the Board that Chapter 72-384, Florida Statutes, provides that any county may, subject to a referendum, impose in addition to all other taxes required by law a one cent (1¢) tax upon every gallon of motor fuel and special fuel sold in such county for the purpose of paying the costs and expenses of establishing, operating and maintaining a transportation system. This Act shall take effect August 1, 1972. The bulletin was referred to the County Attorney for his recommendations.
bids
On recommendation of the County Attorney, and on motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and unanimously carried, the Board accepted the bid from Geiger, Holstein, Church, Inc. to provide Workmen’s Compensation Insurance, effective July 5, 1972.
county employees
The Board instructed the Clerk to notify all departments that in the future travel expenses will not be approved for County employees unless prior approval has been authorized by the Board for overnight travel, except in case of emergency.
roads – county
The Engineer recommended that the rumble strips on Morningside Drive, Sylvan Shores, be left in place to serve as a safety feature.
The Engineer presented a letter from Norman F. Skillen, Washington Development Corporation, requesting a “No Trucks” sign on Magnolia Street in Carlton Village, stating that the Washington Development Corporation will pay the $15.00 charge. On motion of Commr. VanAuken, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board authorized placement of the sign on Magnolia Street; cost to be borne by the Washington Development Corporation.
On recommendation of the Engineer and on motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and unanimously carried, the Board approved taking the following streets into the County Maintenance System:
Chipola Trail #4-3798
Holopaw Trail #4-3898
Nocatee Trail #4-3998
Okaloosa Trail #4-4098
Wacassa Trail #4-4198
bonds – miscellaneous
A maintenance bond, in amount of $8,490.80, from Wekiva River Acres, Inc. and C. A. Meyer Paving and Construction Company on improvements, including streets, storm drains and other appurtenances in Wekiva River Acres Subdivision was filed with the Board.
bids
The Engineer requested that the bids for Monte Vista Canal Culvert (Bronson Road) be postponed until August 8, 1972.
On recommendation of the County Engineer, and on motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the Clerk to advertise for bids a sedan for the Engineer; bids to be opened on July 11, 1972.
inventory
On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Board declared the air conditioner in the Veterans Service Office, property #3993, surplus and of no value and requested same be removed from the inventory.
ordinances
Commr. Carson moved that an Ordinance regarding central water and sewerage systems be advertised and considered on first reading on July 11, 1973. The motion was seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried.
sheriff
Sheriff Meech appeared before the Board and presented a list of names and addresses of all deputies he appointed, and filed with the Board a copy of Special Inspection Report, dated May 22, 1972, pertaining to the Lake County Jail and Stockade.
civil defense
The Board discussed repairs needed to place the Civil Defense helicopter in operable condition. Commr. Hoskinson moved that the necessary parts be ordered from the Surplus Properties Division. The motion was seconded by Commr. Deems and unanimously carried.
budget
The Board instructed the Clerk to request a 30 day extension from the Comptroller in submitting the County budget.
communications
Letter from Lake County Conservation Council requesting changes to planning procedures for County road rights of way was read. The Clerk was requested to notify the Council that their request is being considered.
Letter from the Lake County Conservation Council commending the Lake County Pollution Control Department was read and filed.
Letter from Department of Natural Resources acknowledging and approving Lake County’s Resolution concerning legalizing hoopnets and wire traps for the purpose of removing rough fish in the St. Johns River and its tributaries was read and filed.
Notice from the Department of Revenue regarding revisions to the Florida Statutes dealing with taxation and finance was read and filed.
Memorandum from the Department of Community Affairs concerning Rules Promulgated by the Florida Police Standards Board, Reference Law Enforcement Salary Incentive Program, Revenue Sharing Act, 1972, was read and filed.
Memorandum from Fred M. Harpster regarding State Funds to be budgeted for landfill operations was read and filed.
reports
The following reports were filed with the Board:
Lake County Welfare Report, May 31, 1972
Report of Inspection of County Jails and County Prisons, dated April 27, 1972
Public Works Department
A. Engineering
B. Survey
C. MVI
D. Road and Bridge
E. Solid Waste Management
accounts allowed
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment to Sorrento-Mt. Plymouth Volunteer Fire Department, $20.00 for use of the Fire Department building for the last two elections.
On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, the Board authorized transfer of funds from Contingency to pay for additional clerical help in the Supervisor of Elections Office and necessary funds to purchase four new voting machines.
On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment to the U.S. Department of the Interior, Geological Survey, $2,625.00 on cooperative hydrologic monitoring program for the next fiscal year.
On motion of Commr. VanAuken, seconded by Commr. Deems and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following payments to Home Extension Agents: $75.00 for transportation to Lake Placid; $191.00 expenses for six delegates and one leader to attend State 4-H Congress, University of Florida, July 24-28, 1972; $119.00 for transportation and expenses to Camp McQuarrie and $36.00 for transportation to 4-H Citizenship Camp.
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, the Board approved travel expenses for Tom Chapman to Civil Defense Conference, Tallahassee, May 9-12, 1972.
On motion of Commr. VanAuken, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment of Verna Eastwood’s travel expenses to SACC Mid-Year Conference, Daytona Beach, held April 23 & 24, 1972.
On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment of $2,083.33 to Lake County Chamber of Commerce for June allotment.
On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment to State Tractor & Equipment Company, $1,292.26 for repairs to landfill equipment.
On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment to Construction Parts Warehouse, $3,525.00 for repairs to bulldozer.
On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr Deems and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment to Tax Assessor, $12,000.00 advance on commissions on 1972 tax roll.
On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment of $8,000.00 to Lake Sumer Community Mental Health Center.
On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment of $81,426.93 to Macasphalt Corporation on road resurfacing contract.
On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment of $298.00 to Smallwood Painting Company, which is the balance due on painting the Nursing Home.
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the following vouchers were approved to be paid:
General Revenue 1623-1885
Landfill, State II 18
Motor Vehicle Inspection 155-179
Fine & Forfeiture 231-271
Road & Bridge 615-756
Construction Trust 11-12
Youth Services Bureau 69-75
NE Lake County Hosp. – Amb. 11
NW Lake County Hosp. – Amb. 11
funds – transfer
On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following fund transfers:
GENERAL REVENUE FUND
From Acct. #86882 Equipment $500.00 to Acct #20103 Personal Services
From Contingency $3,500.00 to Acct. #21002 Clerical Expense
From Contingency $1,840.00 to Acct #20102-1 Salary Secretary to Board of County Commissioners
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND
From Acct. #20804-5 Expense Returning Run-a-Ways $175.00 to Acct. #20803 Other Personal Services
From Acct. #21402 Salaries Public Defender’s Office $7,695.26 to Acct #21413 Expenses and Supplies
From Contingency in County Judges’ Budget $4,000.00 to Acct #20740 Expenses Other than Salaries
There being no further business to bring before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
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cLERK Chairman