MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
FRIDAY – november 10, 1972
The Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, convened in regular session in the Commissioners’ Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida, on Friday, November 10, 1972, at 9:00 o’clock a.m. with the following members present: Thomas J. Windram, Chairman; James R. Carson, Jr.; C. A. Deems; J. M. Hoskinson; and Kenneth VanAuken. Others present were: Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; Fred M. Harpster, County Engineer; Frank E. Owens, Clerk of Circuit Court; and Norma H. Coven, Deputy Clerk.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, the invocation was given by Commr. Deems. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
budgets
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign the amended 71/72 Mosquito Control budget submitted by the State Division of Health, subject to verification by the Finance Department.
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign the consolidated 72/73 Mosquito Control budget, subject to verification by the Finance Department.
county depositories
On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, the First National Bank and Trust Company, Eustis, Florida, was designated as the depository for Capital Outlay Reserve Road and Bridge Building Fund.
SAFETY COUNCIL
Chairman Windram read letter from the Lake County Safety Council regarding the re-routing of trucks through Mt. Dora. The Chairman instructed the Deputy Clerk to write the Safety Council stating that this request should be handled by the City of Mt. Dora and that the Board will give the request every consideration when received.
meetings
The Clerk read letter received from Secretary of Florida Association of County Welfare Executives inviting the Board to meetings scheduled by the Florida Association held in connection with the 43rd annual convention of the State Association of County Commissioners at St. Petersburg on November 12 and 13, 1972.
pensions
The Clerk read a letter received from the State Department of Administration, Division of Retirement, requesting that the Board of County Commissioners ascertain whether or not Mrs. Nonnie Gray, Mascotte, Florida, should be dropped from the Confederate Pension Rolls. On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board requested that the letter be forwarded to Mrs. Eastwood, County Welfare Department, to have her determine the status of Mrs. Gray and authorizing her to sign the certificate and forward same to the Department of Administration.
bonds – miscellaneous
On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, bonds for carrying firearms were approved for the following:
Wyolene J. Bradley Alice C. Williams
Bill Hamner James L. Yates
Joyce H. Hartkop Clyde Roy Johnson
James A. Livingston Walter T. Noling
Doris L. McCall Curtis E. Hobson
Willis V. McCall Donald F. McCall
Don Scism D. James Shriner
On motion of Commr. VanAuken, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, Deputy Sheriff Bonds were approved for the following:
Foy Gene Shivers
Clyde Roy Johnson
David E. Johnson
James A. Livingston
On motion of Commr. VanAuken, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, Contractors’ Bonds for Certificates of Competency were approved for the following:
#129 - Reuben J. Holcombe (Electrician)
#384 - John R. Allen dba B & A Roofing Co., Inc.
#936 - Robin Bon Jorn dba Advance Electric
#937 - R. H. Coven
#938 - J. G. Ray, Jr. (General Contractor)
#939 - Earl M. Blackmon, Jr. dba B & H Plastering & Roofing
#940 - Benjamin R. Tillman (Plumbing)
#942 - Hamp Cox dba Central Florida Housemovers, Inc.
roads – state
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board adopted a Resolution requesting that the State Department of Transportation pay for the rights of way on SR 50 from the Sumter County line Easterly to SR 33 in Mascotte, and authorized execution of the right of way contract. The Chairman instructed the Clerk to notify the Department of Transportation to contact the Board before any contracts are made for the acquisition of the rights of way.
bonds – official
On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, Public Official Bonds were approved for the following:
J. M. Hoskinson – County Commissioner
James R. Carson, Jr. – County Commissioner
C. G. Rambo – Lake County School Board Member
Glenn C. Burhans – County Commissioner
road CLOSING
It now being the time advertised to hold a public hearing to consider a petition to close unopened, undedicated streets in Higley, Lake County, Florida, and no one appearing to object to eh closing, a motion was made by Commr Carson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, that a resolution be adopted to close the following described streets:
Fifth Street between Lots 3 and 4, Block 17 and Lots 5 and 6, Block 18, Map of Higley.
Sixth Street between Lots 3 and 4, Block 17, and Lots 5 and 6, Block 1, Map of Higley.
Seventh Street between Lots 5 and 6, Block 1, and Lots 3 and 4, Block 1, Map of Higley.
Unnamed Street between Lots 3 and 6, Block 1 and Lot 3, Block 17; and Lots 2 and 7, Block 1, and Lot 2, Block 17, Map of Higley.
civil defense
A discussion was held regarding the repairs needed for the helicopter. It was reported that there is $8,000.00 included in the budget to cover these repairs; however, the Board decided not to take action on this project at this time.
appraisals
The County Engineer reported that he has located a 10-acre tract of land which has clay suitable for use by the County Road Department. He contacted the owner, Mr. K. A. Price and Mr. Price indicated he would accept the appraised price for the property. Commr. Carson moved that Lee Howard be employed to appraise the property so the County can approach the owner. The motion was seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried.
indigents
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the following changes were approved to the present indigent list:
District No. 1 - ADD Harry Adelberger $18.62
District No. 2 - ADD Glenda Adelberger $18.62
District No. 3 - ADD Edna Howard $30.50
bids
It now being the time advertised to receive bids on a pickup truck for the Pollution Department, the Chairman directed the Engineer to open and tabulate bids, whereupon the following bids were received:
Creamons Chevrolet - 1973 ½ ton $2,652.25
Richey Buick Pontiac - 1973 GMC $2,633.00
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, the bids were referred to the Engineer to check specifications.
oklawaha river basin improvement council
Mr. R. A. Young, City councilman, City of Tavares, appeared before the Board regarding the Agreement to establish the Oklawaha River Basin Council. Mr. Young requested that Section III, paragraph (b) of the Agreement be changed to read in such a way to allow the cities that do not have Mayor-Commissioner type of governments to appoint a City Councilman or Commissioner to take office rather than the Mayor. The Chairman instructed the County Attorney to draw up a draft incorporating this change in the agreement and present same to the Board at the November 21, 1972 meeting.
planning and zoning
Mr. R. A. Young, Tavares City Councilman, asked the Board to consider sidewalks when approving new subdivision developments, adjacent or close to city property.
right of way – roads
The Engineer reported that Mr. E. L. Tarr, Sun Eden Subdivision, requested right of way utilization to place an entrance sign on right of way at the subdivision. The Engineer recommended denial of this request and recommended that the sign be set back from the right of way on private property.
maps and plats
The County Engineer presented the Camphorwood Shores Subdivision plat and stated that same has been approved by the Engineer and Planning Departments. The Attorney was not certain that the Title Policy had been presented to him. Chairman Windram ruled that any plat that does not have a letter of approval attached from the Engineer, Planning Department, and the County Attorney will not be brought before the Board. He instructed the Engineer to get the proper coordination on the Camphorwood Shores plat and present same at the next Board meeting.
licenses and permits
On recommendation of the Attorney, and on motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, the Board approved the printing of gun permit cards, thereby eliminating the necessity for individuals to carry the license on their person.
laws and legislature
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the County Attorney was instructed to advertise and pursue a special Act repealing Chapter 72-432, Laws of Florida, Acts of 1972, being an Act entitled:
“An Act creating a Clerk for the County Court of Lake County; contingent upon the adoption of a new Article V to the Florida Constitution; providing for the appointment of the Clerk and Staff, providing a budget to finance the Court; providing for the powers and duties of the Clerk, and Deputy Clerks; providing an effective date.”
The Attorney stated that he understands there is a 30-day waiting period on passage of Special Legislation, so it may not be possible to have a special act passed during 1972.
inventory
On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, three pairs of draperies, located in the Welfare Office, were declared surplus and of no value. The Board requested that the draperies be removed from the inventory.
bids
Commr. Deems informed the Board that the bids received on October 3, 1972, for microfilm equipment have been investigated and it was found that no other firm can supply comparable equipment. Chairman Windram advised that a Bell & Howell salesman contacted him and it is possible they have similar equipment. This matter will be investigated further.
accounts allowed
On motion of Commr. VanAuken, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Board approved travel for Ted Wicks to attend State Pollution Control Meeting in Tallahassee on October 26 and 27, 1972.
On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, travel was approved for Phil Edwards to attend hearing of Florida Citrus Mutual in Lakeland on December 6 and 7, 1972.
On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Board approved the travel for P. J. Yoder and Margaret Gebhart to attend Fall Conference, Florida Anti-Mosquito Association, in Gainesville on November 30 and December 1, 1972.
On recommendation of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Board approved a $12,000.00 advance on commissions on 1972 Tax Roll for Tax Assessor.
On recommendation of the County Engineer and on motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment of $237,669.64 to Macasphalt Corporation.
On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, the Board approved travel expenses for Ron Floyd, David Drummond and Lawrence J. Morey, Jr. to attend Traffic Engineering Safety Seminar in Tampa on November 13-15, 1972.
On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, approval was granted to combine the salaries of the Juvenile Shelter Superintendent and Matron and pay in one check. Commr. Hoskinson voted “no.”
On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the overtime in the Supervisor of Elections Office was approved as turned in.
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board approved the employment of Bernard B. Langin as Code Enforcement Officer, at an annual salary of $6,600.00, effective November 15, 1972.
On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. VanAuken and unanimously carried, the expenditure of $100.00 to have Town and Country Furniture patch the carpet in the Clerk’s Office was approved.
On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the following vouchers were approved for payment:
General Revenue Fund #1-258
Motor Vehicle Inspection #1-20
Youth Services Bureau #1-13
Road & Bridge Fund #1-110
Construction Trust Fund #1
Fish Conservation Fund #1
NE Lake County Hospital Dist. – Amb. #1
NW Lake County Hospital Dist. – Amb. #1
FUNDS – TRANSFERS
On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following transfers:
GENERAL REVENUE FUND
From Contingency $75.00 to Acct #2991402
From Acct #4210330-2 $250.00 to Acct #4210340-2
From Contingency $200.00 to Acct #3991335
From Acct #4212402-1 $2,250.00 to Acct #4212206-1
From Acct #4212206-3 $9,502.80 to Acct #4212206-1
From Acct #4212102-2 $1,371.11 to Acct #4212201-2
From Acct #4212102-2 $828.89 to Acct. #4212338-2
From Acct #4212331-3 $4,671.11 to Acct. #4212338-2
From Acct. #4212206-3 $11,371.00 to Acct #4212405-2
From Acct #4212331-3 $664.00 to Acct #4212405-2
From Acct #4212201-3 $1,149.00 to Acct #4212102-3
From Acct #4212402-3 $5,650.00 to Acct #4212105-3
From Acct #4212330-3 $1,229.00 to Acct #4212105-3
From Acct #4212201-3 $102.00 to Acct #4212341-3
From Acct #4212201-3 $20.00 to Acct #4212334-3
From Acct #4212330-3 $200.00 to Acct #4212337-3-1
From Acct #4212201-3 $100.00 to Acct #4212340-3
From Acct #4212204-3 $124.00; $16.00 from Acct #4212329-3; $40.00 from Acct #4212207-3 to Acct #4212338-3
From Acct #4212333-3 $50.00 to Acct #4212338-3
From Acct #4212207-3 $35.00; $45.00 from Acct #4212328-3; $.11 from Acct #4212201-3; $71.00 from Acct #4212330- 3; $148.89 from Acct #4212331-3 to Acct #4212338-3
FINE AND FORFEITURE FUND
From Acct #2328328 $100.00 to Acct #2328205
REPORTS
The following reports were filed with the Board:
Lake County Welfare Report (Persons Requesting County Services)
Public Works Department – October 1972
a. Engineering
b. Survey Crews
c. MVI
d. Road and Bridge
e. Solid Waste Management
f. County Road Mileage
There being no further business to bring before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 o’clock p.m.
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CLERK chairman