MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AUGUST 8, 1972
The Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, convened in regular session on Tuesday, August 8, 1972, in the Commissioners’ Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida, at 9:00 o’clock a.m. with the following members present: C. A. Deems, Vice Chairman; J. M. Hoskinson; James R. Carson, Jr.; and Kenneth VanAuken. Thomas J. Windram, Chairman was absent. Others present were: Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; Fred M. Harpster, County Engineer; Frank Lawton, Asst. Planning Director; Frank E. Owens, Clerk of Circuit Court; and Bernice Conner, Deputy Clerk.
The Chairman called the meeting to order and the invocation was given by Commr. Hoskinson. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited.
county agent
Jackson A. Haddox, County Extension Director, appeared before the Board requesting permission to employ Helen Lamb Taylor to the position of Clerk-Typist in the office of the Lake County Extension Service, effective August 21, 1972, salary to be as follows: County $3,460.00; State $1,040.00. On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board approved the employment of Mrs. Taylor, at salary recommended by Mr. Haddox.
east central florida regional planning council
On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Board appointed Tommy L. Wootson to serve as member of the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council.
road MAINTENANCE – subdivisions
Dr. C. E. Zink, Box 935, Eustis, appeared before the Board and stated that he is building a home and would like to open dedicated road off Clay Blvd. to gain access to his property which faces Lake Shore Drive and requested assistance from the County. On recommendation of the Engineer, the Board advised Dr. Zink that he can open the dedicated road at his own expense and informed him that the road will not be taken into the County Maintained System unless built to County standards.
bids
On recommendation of the County Engineer, and on motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board awarded bid for the construction of Bronson Road Culvert Bridge to Allen’s of Florida, Inc. in amount of $32,270.54 as the lowest bidder; to be funded from “Road and Bridge Built by Contract” item in the budget.
It now being the time advertised to accept bids for one crawler-type tractor for landfill operations, the Vice Chairman directed the Clerk to open bids; whereupon, the following bids were received:
Triangle Equipment Company, Inc. $29,850.00 30 day delivery
De Wind Machinery Company $36,325.00 60 day delivery
Rozier Machinery Company $42,785.00 30 day delivery
State Tractor & Equipment Company $34,832.00 30 day delivery
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, bids were referred to the Engineer to check specifications and make recommendations to the Board.
Later in the day, the Engineer reported that the low bidder, Triangle Equipment Company, Inc., failed to meet all the specifications and recommended that the next lowest bidder, State Tractor and Equipment Company, be awarded the bid. On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the bid was awarded to State Tractor and Equipment Company in amount of $34,832.00.
road closings
L. E. Taylor, representing petitioners William H. Boyer, Cecil B. Guinn, Albert A. Mowery and Fay P. LaRock, appeared and presented petition to close the following portion of road:
That part of Estates Drive lying between Ridge Road and Pleasant Street in the subdivision, Mobile Home Estates, which abuts the Mobile Homes Estates Lots Nos. 41 and 42 owned by Albert A. Mowery and William H. Boyer, respectively, and running parallel with the railroad right-of-way.
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board adopted Resolution closing the above mentioned road and authorized same to be recorded.
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board adopted Resolution to close the following described public street/parkway and authorized recording of same:
Begin at the northwest corner of Lot 92 in El Dorado Heights Subdivision as recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 7 of the Public Records of Lake County, Florida, thence run southerly and southwesterly along the lot lines fronting Lake El Dorado of Lots 92 through 118 to the southwest corner of Lot 118, thence run westerly along an extension of the south lot line of Lot 118 to the shoreline of Lake El Dorado at elevation 63 as shown on the U.S. Geological Quadrangle sheet, thence run northerly and northeasterly along said shoreline to an intersection with a westerly extension of the north lot line of Lot 92; thence run easterly to the Point of Beginning.
Begin at the northeast corner of Lot 156 in El Dorado Heights Subdivision as recorded in Plat Book 3, page 7 of the Public Records of Lake County, Florida, thence run westerly and southwesterly along the lot lines fronting Lake El Dorado of Lots 156 through 163 to the northwest corner of Lot 163; thence run northerly along an extension of the west lot line of Lot 163 to the shoreline of Lake El Dorado at elevation 63 as shown on the U.S. Geological Quadrangle sheet; thence run easterly and northwesterly along said shoreline to an extension with a northerly extension of the east lot line of Lot 156; thence run southerly to the Point of Beginning.
Begin at the northeast corner of Lot 166 of El Dorado Heights Subdivision as recorded in Plat Book 3, page 7 of the Public Records of Lake County, Florida, thence run westerly and southwesterly along the lot lines fronting Lake El Dorado of Lots 166 through 173 to the northwest corner of Lot 173; thence run northerly along an extension of the west lot line of lot 173, to the shore line of Lake El Dorado at Elevation 63 as shown on the U.S. Geological Quadrangle sheet; thence run easterly and northeasterly along said shoreline to an extension with a northerly extension of the east lot line of Lot 166; thence southerly to the Point of Beginning.
deeds
The Engineer presented request from King & Huppel, Inc. for quit claim deed for unplatted roadway in SW quarter of SE quarter and SE quarter of SW quarter of Section 30, Township 21 South, Range 26 East. The request was referred to the County Attorney.
public health
On motion of Commr. VanAuken, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Board authorized establishment, on a trial basis, of a trash pit for dumping of brush only, to exclude appliances, junk cars, and garbage at abandoned borrow pit located 4 miles East of Eustis, approximately 800 ft. west of County Road 5881 which is a southerly extension of 439 and instructed the Engineer to post proper signs.
road maintenance- subdivisions
The Engineer presented request from residents of Wisconsin-Michigan Shores Subdivision to take their roads into the County Maintained System. The Engineer reported that the roads have been improved and are up to County standards. On recommendation of the Engineer, and on motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the roads in Wisconsin-Michigan Subdivision were authorized to be taken into the County Maintained System and the Engineer was instructed to assign numbers for same.
ROADS – COUNTY
The Engineer presented request from Louis A. Kuhn to open Jenkins Court, a deeded road. On recommendation of the Engineer, and on motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Board authorized Mr. Kuhn to open said road at his expense.
On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Vice Chairman was authorized to sign request for permit to Southwest Florida Water Management District for Monte Vista Canal Culvert.
ordinances
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Ordinance relating to central sewerage service and central water system was placed on second reading by title only; said title being as follows:
AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING ALL PACKAGE SEWER PLANTS AND SEWER 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 SEWERAGE SERVICE COMES WITHIN 1,000 FEET OF THE EXISTING PACKAGE SYSTEM OR THE CENTRAL WATER SYSTEM COMES WITHIN 300 FEET OF THE EXISTING SYSTEM: AND TO DISCONTINUE USE OF THE PACKAGE PLANT OR WATER SUPPLY WITHIN TWELVE MONTHS FROM THE TIME SERVICE BY THE CENTRAL SYSTEM IS AVAILABLE; PROVIDING FOR EXTENSIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE.
The Vice Chairman called for comments from the public.
Mr. C. F. Jeffrey, owner of El Red Mobile Home Park, appeared and objected to Section 10 of the proposed ordinance which sets forth time limits for sewerage systems now in operation to hook on to the central sewerage service. He asked that the systems now in operation be allowed up to 20 years before being required to change over to the central system.
Tom Grizzard appeared and objected to Section 10, stating that developers contemplating building would have no idea when the central system would be available for use.
Gordon Savage, representing Mid Florida Lakes and Bonfire Trailer Village appeared and requested that the present systems now in operation be allowed to continue as long as they comply or meet the proper standards.
Jack Giselle, Mid Florida Lakes, appeared opposing the requirement to hook on to the central system.
Mr. Ford, Attorney, suggested that Section 10 be changed to read:
“Notwithstanding the provisions of the Ordinance, those central systems or package plants both sewer and water that are in operation at the time when the central system is available may continue in operation, so long as it meets state and local regulations.”
The Attorney will send a copy of the draft of the Ordinance to the Public Service Commission for their review.
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board passed the Ordinance on second reading by title only and directed the Attorney to make alterations in the Ordinance and present at third reading on September 12, 1972, at 11:00 o’clock A.M.
recess and reassembly
The Vice Chairman adjourned the meeting for lunch at 12:00 o’clock noon and the meeting reconvened to take up the remaining items of business at 1:30 o’clock P.M.
prisoners
At the request of Acting Sheriff Meech, Commr. Carson moved that the Sheriff be instructed to inform the various agencies who house prisoners in the Lake County Jail that the rate will be raised to $3.00 per day plus the usual 50¢ charge for booking. The motion was seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried.
maps and plats
Frank Lawton brought to the Board’s attention that International Orlando Sales Corporation is selling property in Sunset Groves Subdivision by lot numbers and a plat of the subdivision was never recorded. The County Attorney stated that it appears that the developer is in violation of the plat laws and advised the Board to send a letter to the Corporation selling this land and ask them for an explanation and send a copy of this letter to the people who have purchased these lots. The Vice Chairman asked Mr. Lawton to follow up on this.
applications
The Engineer presented application for aircraft registration to the Department of Transportation, FAA, on helicopter. On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the Vice Chairman to sign the application.
roads – county
The Engineer discussed with the Board the design, construction and platting of Buckhill Road #2-2539. The Board felt the design should be performed in-house and construction by contract.
The Engineer recommended that Ramada Inn, at intersection of 19 and 27, be required to provide 50 foot service road right of way.
On recommendation of the Engineer, Commr. Carson moved that the policy with regards to driveways and installation of culverts be amended so that the property owner will acquire the pipe, place same, and fill over it at their expense, with the Engineering Department giving them the information as to the pipe size, depth, etc. to insure proper drainage, and instructed the Engineer to institute a permit procedure for installation of driveway culverts. The motion was seconded by Commr. VanAuken and carried. Commr. Hoskinson voted No.
On recommendation of the Engineer, and on motion of Commr. VanAuken, seconded by Commr. Carson, and unanimously carried, the Board adopted Resolution to establish 15 mph speed limit on Lake Jem roads #3-3267 and 3-3266.
engineering department
On recommendation of the Engineer, the Board authorized the Engineering Department to charge 50¢ per section or $2.00 per sheet for aerial photos, minimum of $1.00.
deeds
On recommendation of the Engineer, and on motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken, and unanimously carried, the Board accepted Right of Way Deeds for Hancock Road #3-1255 from the following and authorized recording of same:
Edward C. Steates, Utica, New York
Space Groves, Inc. Winter Garden, Florida
Larry Cheever, Albert Griffin and Larry Grimes, Winter Garden, Florida
Myra A. Pickard, et al, Orlando, Florida
Fred Willington Clugston and Mary Isabel Clugston and the survivor of them and Margaret Ethel Siddell, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
John P. Adams, an undivided half interest and Ann D. Adams, an undivided half interest, Winter Haven Florida (2 deeds)
bonds – miscellaneous
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, the Board approved bonds for carrying firearms for the following:
Willie H. Sager Maurice Hindman
Lawrence D. Jenkins Jackie B. Jenkins
bonds – miscellaneous
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, Contractors’ Bonds for Certificates of Competency were approved for the following:
#381 - Leo Walker dba Southern Atlantic Pools, Inc.
#866 - W. R. Shivers
insurance
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the Clerk to advertise bids for insurance expiring on November 1, 1972.
tax assessments
Commr. Deems presented request from Leesburg General Hospital for tax exemption for Medi-Center which was acquired by the hospital on August 1972. The request was referred to the Attorney.
contracts and agreements
The Attorney was instructed to prepare an extension agreement for contract with Leesburg Transfer and Storage for transporting and storing of voting machines.
reports
The following reports were filed with the Board:
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
A. Engineering
B. Survey
C. Motor Vehicle Inspection
D. Road & Bridge
E. Solid Waste Management
communications
Notice from Department of the Army regarding lowering of Lake Oklawaha Reservoir was read and filed.
checks received
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board accepted check from Marion Construction company for payment of 4,521 cu yds of borrow material, in amount of $678.15 for SR 455.
accounts allowed
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board authorized redemption of Tax Sale Certificate #275, in the sum of $489.54, as the Certificate did not correctly identify the property involved when sold to bidder Peter H. Johnson in May 1970.
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, the Board authorized partial payment to Macasphalt Corp., in amount of $23,966.63, on road resurfacing contract.
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, the Board authorized payment of $1,959.08 to Khurt and Associates, Inc., for preparation of plans, specifications, etc. for Monte Vista Project (Bronson Road Culvert).
Commr. VanAuken moved that Commissions in the amount of $30,945.80 be paid to Tax Collector. The motion was seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried.
The Board authorized $20.00 for bus transportation to Junior Citrus Institute as requested by Extension Home Economics Agent, on motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried.
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, the Board authorized $630.00 for repairs at Lake County Agricultural Center.
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, the Board approved the Clerk’s request to purchase Criminal Progress Dockets from Bowen Supply Company, Inc., in amount of $135.00.
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board authorized quarterly payment for soybean chips used for baiting fish; to be paid at rate of $292.70 annually (1 ton every three months).
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, the Board authorized payment of $374.70 to Leesburg Transfer and Storage, Inc. for unloading and storing 10 new voting machines.
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board authorized payment of the following vouchers and authorized the Vice Chairman to use the Chairman’s signature stamp.
General Revenue 2132-2337
State I Mosquito Control 2
State II Mosquito Control 24-28
Auto Inspection 202-222
Fine & Forfeiture 299-333
Road & Bridge 842-941
Construction Trust 15
Youth Services 85-90
Fish Conservation 5
NE Hospital District 7
NE Hospital Ambulance 14-15
NW Hospital Ambulance 14-15
There being no further business to bring before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 3:40 o’clock p.m.
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