MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
JULY 11, 1972
The Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, convened in regular session on Tuesday, July 11, 1972, in the Commissioners’ Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida, at 9:00 o’clock A. M. with the following members present: Thomas J. Windram, Chairman; James R. Carson, Jr.; Kenneth VanAuken; J. M. Hoskinson, and C. A. Deems. Others present were: Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; Fred Harpster, County Engineer; Norma H. Coven, Deputy Clerk.
The Chairman called the meeting to order and the invocation was given by Commr. VanAuken. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
minutes
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and unanimously carried, the minutes of the meeting of December 21, 1971 were approved as submitted.
county planner
James C. Watkins appeared before the Board and recommended Mr. William E. Washburn, Jr. to fill the position of Planning Director. On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, the Board authorized Mr. Watkins to contact Mr. Washburn and offer him the position of Planning Director at annual salary of $16,500.00.
licenses and permits
Commr. VanAuken stated that he has received several complaints from persons who have had trouble obtaining permits for septic tanks. He checked into the matter with the State Department of Pollution Control and advised the Board that Mr. Joseph E. Cinereski has been assigned the responsibility for septic tank inspection and permitting for Lake County and Mr. Cinereski will be temporarily located in the offices of the Lake County Pollution Control, Tavares.
appointments
On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson, and unanimously carried, Mrs. Bonnie C. Jones was appointed pharmacist at the Lake Memorial Nursing Home with no compensation except for travel expenses.
state agencies
On recommendation of the Engineer, and on motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Board instructed the Engineer to notify the Corps of Engineers that Lake County has no objection to the excavation of canal plugs at Mid Florida Lakes.
bids
It now being the time advertised to open bids for one 1972 sedan for the Public Works Department, the Chairman directed the Deputy Clerk to open bids; whereupon the following bids were received:
Eustis Dodge, Inc. $3,245.98 30-45 day delivery
Polk Buick-Pontiac $3,385.56 immediate delivery
Plaza Lincoln Mercury $3,258.70 24 hour delivery
McCullers Ford, Inc. $3,267.15 45 days delivery
Cecil Clark Chevrolet $3,472.56 immediately delivery
On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the bids were referred to the County Engineer to check specifications and make recommendation to the Board.
Later in the day, Mr. Harpster, Engineer, appeared before the Board and recommended that the bid submitted by Plaza Lincoln Mercury, in the amount of $3,258.70, for a 1972 Mercury Montego four-door sedan be accepted as being the low responsible best bid. He stated that although Eustis Dodge is low bidder, they will have to order the car with an estimated 30 to 45 day delivery period and past experience with Eustis Dodge on two trucks proved to require approximately eight months delivery time. On recommendation of the Engineer, and on motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the bid was awarded to Plaza Lincoln Mercury for $3,258.70 as they can provide immediate delivery of the sedan.
The Engineer requested permission to advertise for bids the exterior painting of the County Engineer’s Building and Sign Shop. The Board requested that the Engineer check with the courthouse custodian regarding using prisoners to do this work.
indigents
The Board approved the following changes to the present indigent list:
District #2 – CANCEL Jerredy Kennedy $40.00
District #1 – ADD Jacob Colvin $40.00
leases – COUNTY PROPERTY
The Engineer presented a letter from Macasphalt Corporation requesting a one year extension of the present Landfill Lease Agreement with the County with an option to renew. The County Attorney recommended that the Board secure an up-to-date rental appraisal as to the fair rental value of the subject site. The Chairman requested that the Attorney obtain a ruling regarding the County leasing County property to private contractors.
roads – county
On recommendation of the Engineer, and on motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, a Resolution was adopted by the Board to erect a 10-ton weight limit sign and a no thru trucks sign in Tuscanooga Road #2-2005.
On recommendation of the Engineer, and on motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Board approved Type II resurfacing treatment for Stone Mountain Road; work to be accomplished under the current Road Resurfacing Contract.
On recommendation of the Engineer and on motion of Commr. VanAuken, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Board approved the request from Holiday Haven Subdivision for two road signs; the cost of $15.00 per sign to be borne by the subdivision residents.
roads – state
The Engineer presented request from the Department of Transportation for rumble strips at intersection of Road #44 and 468. The Engineer was requested to notify DOT of the Board’s approval of same.
Commr. Hoskinson instructed the Engineer to contact the Department of Transportation regarding the status of the four-laning of SR #50.
road & bridge department
The Engineer requested permission to hire an additional truck driver for the Road and Bridge Department under the EEA Program. On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the Engineer to hire same.
budgets
The Engineer informed the Board that his department is required to send a detailed Landfill and Mosquito Control Budget to the Bureau of Sanitary Engineering by June 30th and stated that he would like permission to send a copy of the proposed budget and inform the Bureau that it is a preliminary budget and has not been reviewed by the Board as yet. The Board instructed the Engineer to send a copy of the proposed budget, as requested.
building department
The Engineer recommended that a survey be required prior to issuing building permits. He stated that the Building Department has been working with the Assessor’s maps to make sure the property owners have legal access to their property but, in some cases, these maps are not always accurate. The Board discussed this matter but no action was taken at this time.
road maintenance – subdivisions
Commr. Hoskinson advised the Board of Petition from the residents at Wisconsin-Michigan Shores Subdivision requesting the streets in the subdivision be taken into the County Maintenance System. The Engineer was instructed to check the condition of the streets before the Board considers the request.
road closing
It now being the time advertised to consider a petition from Eugene H. Dent to close a portion of a dedicated road, and no one present to oppose the closing, a motion was made by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and unanimously carried, adopting a Resolution to close the following portion of road:
That portion of Cypress Street according to the Plat of Riverwood Unit No. 2 as the same appears in Plat Book 17, page 13, Public Records of Lake County, Florida, lying East of the East line of Lot 21 extended South across Cypress Street.
ordinances
On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Ordinance relating to central sewerage service and central water system was placed on first reading by title only; said title being as follows:
AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING ALL PACKAGE SEWERAGE PLANTS AND SEWERAGE PLANTS AND INDIVIDUAL WATER USERS OR SOURCES LOCATED IN LAKE COUNTY, OUTSIDE MUNICIPALITIES, TO JOIN AND HOOK ON TO ANY CENTRAL SEWERAGE SERVICE, OR CENTRAL WATER SYSTEM WHETHER PUBLIC, QUASI PUBLIC, OR PRIVATE, THAT SERVES THE PUBLIC OR SUBSTANTIAL MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC, WHENEVER THE CENTRAL SERVICE COMES TO WITHIN 1,000 FEET OF THE EXISTING PACKAGE SYSTEM OR THE CENTRAL WATER SYSTEM COMES WITHIN 300 FEET OF THE EXISTING SYSTEM; TO DISCONTINUE USE OF THE PACKAGE PLANT OR WATER SUPPLY WITHIN SIX MONTHS FROM THE TIME SERVICE BY THE CENTRAL SYSTEM IS AVAILABLE; PROVIDING FOR EXTENSIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE.
Under Sections 7 and 8 of the Ordinance, and also in the Title, the Board changed the time limit to accomplish the joining or hooking on to central system for six months to 12 months.
The Chairman called for comments from the public. Mr. C. F. Jeffrey, owner of El Red Mobile Home Park, appeared before the Board to formally protest the part of the Ordinance that would require mobile park operators and other with similar type of operation to join the central system. The County Attorney made recommendations for amendments to the Ordinance. On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the Ordinance on the first reading, by title only, as amended. The Chairman informed Mr. Jeffrey that the Board will consider the Ordinance on the second reading on August 8, 1972, at 11:00 A.M. and directed the Attorney to send Mr. Jeffrey a copy of the proposed Ordinance with the recommended changes.
recess and reassembly
The meeting was adjourned for lunch at 11:55 A.M. and reconvened at 1:30 P.M. in the Tax Assessor’s Office with the Tax Assessor and the County Agricultural Agent to consider applications for agricultural assessments.
tax valuation and equalization
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, the recommendations of Mr. Cassady, Tax Assessor, denying agricultural assessments, were upheld by the Board on the following:
C. G. Hannah Heirs, W. H. MacDonald, Trustee
Gwyn and Mary Davies
Ms. Susan M. Fields, et al
Ms. Margaree B. Cooley
Mr. Stan Swiderski (2)
Mr. John G. Ryan
Mr. Herman H. Austin
E. R. and Marjorie C. Jelsma
Mr. John C. Hierholzer
G. M. and Jane A. Stephens
Mr. Robert L. Harris
Ms. Clara Told
Mr. Joe Ziemba
Mr. Frank Walters
Mr. Donald E. Armstrong
O. C. May and Agnes May Trust
Mr. William W. Boyd (2)
Trust Company of Florida, Trustee
Mr. Dale G. Barnes
Mr. Joseph E. McRee
Lindsey D. Burbank
D. David Gammage
Sulpher Springs Ranch, Ltd.
On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, the Board approved the agricultural assessment for Margaree B. Cooley (Lots 1 to 21 inclusive, Dazzing Sunset, Clermont).
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, the Board denied agricultural assessment for Dr. Edward V. Pollard, et al on a 200 ft strip along highway #27; other property assessed agricultural.
On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, the Board denied agricultural assessment for Mr. Robert Lee Chapman, Jr. on a 200 ft strip along highway #27; other property assessed agricultural.
recess and reassembly
The meeting was recessed at this time and reconvened in the Commissioners’ Room at 2:50 P.M. to take up the remaining items of business.
bonds – miscellaneous
Contractors’ Bonds for Certificates of Competency were approved on motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried for the following:
#845 - Jack Little dba A & J Builders (Specialty)
#846 - Joseph M. Campbell, Jr. (Specialty)
#847 - Ardis J. Weeks dba Weeks Roofing Company
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and unanimously carried, bond for carrying firearms was approved for Nancy Hartkop.
applications
Ralph J. Mattus, applicant for position of Veterans Service Officer, was interviewed by the Board.
meetings
Budget hearing is scheduled for 9:30 A.M., Friday, July 14, 1972.
courts
The Board discussed the changes in the court system necessitated by implementation of Article V. The Chairman requested that the Attorney research the Statutes to determine if there is a deadline for the cities to turn municipal courts over to the County. The Attorney will also write the Supreme Court for guidelines regarding in-take personnel required by Article V in civil and criminal cases.
Zoning
Bruce Wright appeared before the Board and stated that he would like to know if the zoning regulations will permit him to rent and/or sell lots in a mobile home park under R-3 zoning. He informed the Board that he is planning to develop the park after the first of next year and understands that the zoning regulations may change to preclude him from selling and/or renting the lots under the R-3 zoning classifications. The Board advised him to meet with the Engineer and the Planning and Zoning Department.
ordinances
On recommendation of the Attorney, and on motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, the Board instructed the Attorney to notify the Soap Companies and the Soap and Detergent Association that Lake County is considering reduction in the phosphate content and would like them to advise the Board of information available regarding same.
reports
The following reports were filed with the Board:
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
A. Engineering (June 1972)
B. Survey (June 1972)
C. Motor Vehicle Inspections
D. Road & Bridge
E. Solid Waste Management
F. Astor and Paisley Landfill Usage
G. Life Expectancy of Clermont Landfill
H. Traffic Count on Lakeshore Drive, Eustis 4-4154
I. County Road Listing by Districts
VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER REPORT
A. Monthly Report (June 1972)
B. Breakdown of recoveries for period July 1, 1971 – June 30, 1972
checks received
The Board accepted check from the Town of Montverde for $60.00 reimbursement for four signs made in the sign shop.
accounts allowed
On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment to Macasphalt Corporation, in the amount of $27,630.78, which is partial payment on Lake County resurfacing project for 1972.
On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and unanimously carried, the Board approved the purchase of electric typewriter for Mrs. McKnight, Finance Department.
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, the Board approved travel expenses for Phil Edwards to attend quarterly meeting with Florida Department of Pollution Control July 18 and 19, 1972.
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and unanimously carried, the Board approved redemption of tax certificate #104 in the amount of $76.59.
Payment to Jacksonville Brace Shop, in the amount of $60.00, for repairs to artificial limb for J. H. Broome, was approved on motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried.
The Board approved purchase of secretarial desk for the Clerk’s Office from Southern Printing Company, in the amount of $335.00, on motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried.
On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, the Board approved purchase of camera equipment for the Agricultural Center, in the amount of $57.75, from Porter’s Camera Shop.
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and unanimously carried, the Board approved the Sheriff’s request for $800.00 to repair the jail roof.
On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Board approved refund to Homer Satterfield for building permit #19516 in the amount of $29.50.
On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment to East Central Florida Regional Planning Council in the amount of $20,000.00 for preparing Engineering Master Plan for Sewerage.
On motion of Commr. VanAuken, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment of $30,740.43; commissions on 1971 tax roll.
On motion of Commr. VanAuken, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board approved July allotment to Lake County Chamber of Commerce in amount of $2,083.33.
On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment of quarterly contribution to East Central Florida Regional Planning Council in amount of $1,605.50.
On motion of Commr. VanAuken, seconded by Commr. Deems and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment to Mellon National Bank and Trust Company, $7,736.70, which is annual payment due Shoup Voting Machine Corp on contract dated September 2, 1969.
On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment of the following vouchers:
General Revenue Fund 1886-2131
Mosquito Control State II 19-23
Motor Vehicle Inspection 180-201
Fine & Forfeiture 272-298
Road & Bridge 757-841
Construction Trust Fund 13-14
Youth Service Bureau 76-84
NE Hospital 6
NE Hospital – Ambulance 12-13
NW Hospital 12
FUNDS – TRANSFER
Transfer from Contingency in General Revenue Fund $890.00 to Acct #86682 – Equipment
Transfer from Contingency in General Revenue Fund $953.00 to Acct #22803 – Other Personal Services
There being no further business to bring before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 4:15 p.m.
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CLERK chairman