MINUTES OF regular MEETING OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

april 17, 1973

The Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, convened in regular session on Tuesday, April 17, 1973 in the Commissioners’ Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida at 9:00 a.m. with the following members present: C. A. Deems, Chairman; J. M. Hoskinson; Glenn C. Burhans; James R. Carson, Jr.; and Thomas J. Windram.  Others present were: Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; James C. Watkins, Clerk of the Circuit Court; Fred M. Harpster, County Engineer; Joseph Flynn, Planning Director; and Norma H. Coven, Deputy Clerk.

The Chairman called the meeting to order, and the invocation was given by Commr. Burhans.  The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited.

minutes

On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson, and carried, the Board approved the minutes of the meeting held on August 1, 1972, as submitted.  Commr. Burhans abstained from voting.

county agent

Jackson Haddox, County Extension Director, appeared before the Board and requested authority to employ Laurence Allen Sistrunk for the position of County Extension Agent – Horticulture, to be effective May 26, 1973 at an annual salary of $4,100 from the County and $6,600 from the State, plus ten cents per mile travel allowance, up to $1,300 per year.  On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and unanimously carried, the Board approved the employment of Laurence Sistrunk at the suggested salary stated above, pending cooperative approval of the Board of Regents.

mvi stations

The Board presented a letter from the State of Florida Department of Commerce with a copy of safety regulations and a copy of Notice to comply with safety regulations developed as a result of a visit by a representative of the Department to the Motor Vehicle Inspection Station at Eustis.  The correspondence was referred to the County Engineer.

veterans service officer

Commr. Burhans reported that he spoke with Fred Bollenberg, Veterans Service Officer and Civil Defense Director, as requested by the Board members at the last meeting, and stated that Mr. Bollenberg feels his salary is too low.  The Board members felt no change in compensation should be considered until the next Fiscal Year as his salary was raised to $7,500.00 during the present FY.  Commr. Hoskinson moved that the Veterans Service Officer be instructed to refer Sumter County residents to the appropriate agency in Sumter County.  The motion died for lack of a second.

meetings

The Chairman presented letter from Arthur D. Little, Inc. announcing that there will be a meeting at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, April 26, 1973, at the Orange County Courthouse, Orlando, regarding Regional Impact Study.

bids

It now being the time advertised to accept bids for one 1973 sedan for the Mosquito Control Director, the Chairman directed the Clerk to open bids; whereupon the following bids were received:

Cecil Clark Chevrolet

$3,444.54

30 to 60 days delivery

Plaza Lincoln Mercury

$3,713.72

4 weeks delivery

Leesburg Chrysler Plymouth

$3,442.78

In stock

Creamons Chevrolet

$3,475.24

In stock

Bob McCullers Ford

$3,329.57

$3,572.90

4 weeks delivery

In stock

 

On motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the bids were referred to the County Engineer and Mosquito Control Director to study and make recommendation to the Board.

road closing

The Board considered petition, filed by James C. and Bertha Johnson to close road, which was postponed from March 20th meeting to obtain consent from adjoining property owners.  Consent notice was received from Mr. and Mrs. Samuel P. Ford, Jr.  Mrs. Lundy and Mr. Gardner, adjoining property owners, were present and stated they are in agreement with the road closing.  On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and unanimously carried, the Board adopted Resolution to close the following described road:

Commencing at the northeast corner of Lot 1, Section 23, Township 19 South, Range 26 East, run West 122 feet; thence South 20 feet; thence East 122 feet, thence north to the point of beginning.

 

ROADS – STATE

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Board adopted Resolution to furnish DOT the necessary rights of way, borrow pits and easements for that portion of Section 11090-2901, State Road 561, including intersection with Second Street in Clermont and authorized the Chairman and Clerk to sign the Right of Way Contract.

The Engineer presented Attachment Agreement between Florida Power Corporation and Lake County to install traffic signals at SR-46 and SR S-437.  The attorney recommended that a letter be sent to Florida Power Corp. stating that the County is covered by sovereign immunity and the insurance requirement should not be included in the Agreement.  The matter was referred to the County Attorney.

maps & plats

Petition to vacate portion of the Plat of Beauclair, filed by J. B. and Ellen Norris, was presented to the Board.  A letter of approval from the Engineer and Planning Director was attached.  On motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board adopted Resolution to vacate the following described plat:

That portion of the Plat of Beauclair, comprising Lot L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, and S, as the same appears in Plat Book 1, Page 48, Public Records of Lake County, Florida.

 

licenses & permits

The Engineer stated that he would like the Board to consider Ordinance similar to one Orange County recently adopted requiring contractors engaged in excavating, construction, installing, repairing or altering underground-type utilities to be registered and issued Certificates of Competency.  Commr. Carson asked the Engineer to obtain a copy of Orange County’s Ordinance and consult the County Attorney regarding same.

ordinances

The County Engineer asked the Board to consider inserting in the present subdivision regulation, as an interim measure, a clause requiring subdividers to plat when dividing parcels of land into three or more parcels.  The Board asked that the County Attorney, Engineer and Planning Director get together to prepare draft for emergency ordinance requiring same, to be reviewed by the Board at May 1, 1973, Board Meeting.

right of way easements

On motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Board accepted easement from Price Groves, Inc. to provide loading ramps along County Road 3-2447 and authorized same to be recorded.

budgets

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Clerk was requested to notify all departments to file 1973/1974 budget requests with the Board by May 16, 1973.  Budget requests must be submitted on forms provided by the Board.

Resolution not classified elsewhere

At request of Tom Termolen, representative of Lake Improvement Association, and on motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board approved Resolution to Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission requesting their approval to expend $10,000.00 from the fish conservation fund for the purchase of 100,000 bass fingerlings to be put into the major lakes of Lake County.

road maintenance – subdivisions

Mr. Duff, representing East Lake Harris Shores Subdivision Association, came before the Board regarding improvements to streets in the subdivision.  The Engineer stated that the streets are not in the County Maintained System and are not built to the County standards.  Commr. Carson explained the Board’s policy regarding road improvements on 1/3 – 2/3 participation basis.  Mr. Duff stated that a portion of the streets are located in the Town of Astatula.  The Board authorized the Engineer to provide a cost estimate of bringing all the streets up to County standards, but informed Mr. Duff that he should contact the Town of Astatula regarding the streets located within the town, as the County will not pay for improvements to streets within the town and will not bear the cost for maintaining the streets which are located within Astatula after the streets are brought up to acceptable standards.

Mr. Duff informed the Board of hazardous condition of shoulders on SR 561.  The Chairman advised him that the Engineer was instructed to contact the Department of Transportation regarding this matter.

recess and reassembly

The Chairman announced that the Board members will have lunch at the Silver Lake Country Club and invited members of the Press and public to join them on a Dutch-treat basis.  The meeting adjourned for lunch at 12:00 o’clock noon and reconvened at 1:30 o’clock P.M. to take up the remaining items of business.

planning and zoning

Zoning Violation Case ZV 73-4 was called for hearing.  The alleged violator, Peter S. Thomas, was present.  On recommendation of the Code Enforcement Officer, and on motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and unanimously carried, the Board declared Mr. Thomas in violation of para 70.270 of the Lake County Ordinance 1971-6 and gave him five days to comply.

roads – county

The Engineer presented request to establish speed limit and post “Children Playing” sign on Lisa Drive in Venetian Isles Village and presented check from Mr. and Mrs. Overstreet, in amount of $30.00 to cover installation of signs.  On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board established speed limit of 25 mph on Lisa Drive and authorized posting of “Children Playing” sign and accepted check for $30.00 to cover the cost of installing the signs.

road maintenance – subdivisions

The Engineer presented request from residents of Bassville Park for the County to grade clay streets on reimbursement for time basis.  The residents will furnish the clay and pay an estimated cost of $54.00 for the grading work.  On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Board approved the work payment of $54.00 to be made in advance.

road closing

The Engineer requested permission to advertise to vacate a portion of Tower View Drive in Crystal Cove Subdivision.  He advised that, in return, the County will receive a deed to cul-de-sac and the street will be paved on a participation basis and then taken into the County maintained system.  On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the Clerk to advertise the closing.

bids

The Engineer requested permission to advertise for bids one dump truck and one pickup truck for the Road & Bridge Department.  On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the Clerk to advertise bids with the following phrase added to the bid specifications:

“Dealers may submit bids on inventory currently on lot, up to the time stated on opening of bids.  Consideration of delivery date will be given when awarding bids.  Bids must meet specifications or may exceed specifications.”

 

engineering department

Mr. Harpster, Engineer, advised the Board that his department is going to institute a requisition system for ordering supplies and equipment for any purchases made outside the County, with the exception of Road & Bridge replacement parts.  Mr. Harpster, or his designee, will screen all requisitions before approval for purchase.

roads – county

On recommendation of the Engineer, and on motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and unanimously carried, the Board adopted Resolution to post “NO THRU TRUCKS” sign on 3-3268.

public health

The Engineer asked the Board to consider charging a double rate for all uncovered trucks using the County Landfill, to eliminate strewing of trash along the highways.  On motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson, the Board authorized the Engineer to post a two weeks’ notice at the County Landfills stating that large uncovered commercial-type trucks will be assessed a double charge, effective May 15, 1973.  Commr. Hoskinson voted “no.”  The Chairman declared the motion carried.

planning and zoning

It now being the time advertised to consider applications for changes to zoning classifications and on recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and on motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, a Resolution was adopted altering and amending the Zoning Rules and Regulations as they pertain to the following described tracts of land to the classifications designated after each description:

 

PUBLIC HEARING #10-73-3

LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  Sec. 27, Twp. 19S, Rge. 26E, Lots 10 and 11 and that part of Lot 16, in the plat of land of James M. Conner recorded in P. B. 1, Pg. 32, Public Records of Lake County, Florida, bounded and described as follows:  From the NW corner of the said Lot 16 run South 0 degrees 08’ East along the West line of the said Lot 16 a distance of 131 ft. for a POB; from said POB run thence South 0 degrees 08’ East along the West line of the said Lot 16 a distance of 521.94 ft., more or less to the SW corner of the said Lot 16; thence run South 89 degrees 58’ East along the South line of the said Lot 16 a distance of 110 ft. thence run North 12 degrees 02’ West 533.42 ft., more or less to the POB.

CHANGE IN ZONING CLASSIFICATION:  The Zoning Classification is hereby changed from R-1-7 to Agriculture to place one (1) desirable Mobile Home on property.

 

PUBLIC HEARING # 26-73-3

LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  Sec. 15, Twp. 20S, Rge. 24E, Lots 15 and 16 of Block E.  According to the plat of Okahumpka, as recorded in P. B. 1 Pg. 38, Public Records of Lake County, Florida.

CHANGE IN ZONING CLASSIFICATION:  The Zoning Classification is hereby changed from R-1-7 to R-1-5 for one (1) mobile home.

 

PUBLIC HEARING # 37-73-2

LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  Sec. 21, Twp. 19S, Rge. 24E.  Begin 1191.8 ft. East 33 ft. South of NW corner of NE 1/4, run South 382 ft.; East 110.5 ft.; North 382 ft. West 110.5 ft. to POB.

CHANGE IN ZONING CLASSIFICATION:  The Zoning Classification is hereby changed from RP to M-1 to expand existing Pre-cast business.

 

PUBLIC HEARING # 27-73-1

LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  Sec. 5, Twp. 18S, Rge. 24 E.  The South 1/2 of Government Lot 3; and all of Government Lot 6, Less the South 330 ft. East of SCL-RR.

CHANGE IN ZONING CLASSIFICATION:  The Zoning Classification is hereby changed from Agriculture and C-2 to Agriculture.

 

PUBLIC HEARING # 34-73-1

LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  Sec. 30, Twp. 19S, Rge. 25E.  Begin 278 ft. South of West 1/4 corner of Section run East 346.5 ft. thence North to S’ly ROW line of Sunnyside Drive (DR. 1-4018); thence W’ly along said ROW line to West line of Sec. thence South to POB.

CHANGE IN ZONING CLASSIFICATION:   The Zoning Classification is hereby changed from RR to Agriculture.

 

PUBLIC HEARING # 29-73-1

LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  Sec. 12, Twp. 19S, Rge. 25E.  That part of the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 bounded and described as follows:  From the NW corner of the said Section 12 run South along the West line of the said Section 12 a distance of 1946 ft. to the South line of the ROW of Canal Street 1287 ft. to the West line of the ROW of Haines Creek Road; thence run South along the West line of the ROW of Haines Creek Road; thence run South along the West line of the ROW of Haines Creek Road 1500 ft. for a POB; from said POB run thence West 200 ft. thence run South 100 ft.; thence run East 200 ft. to the West line of the ROW of Haines Creek Road; thence run North along the West line of the ROW of Haines Creek Road; thence run North along the West line of the ROW of Haines Creek Road 100 ft. to the POB.

CHANGE IN ZONING CLASSIFICATION:  The Zoning Classification is hereby changed from R-1-7 to R-1-5 for a mobile home.

 

PUBLIC HEARING # 28-73-4

LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  Sec. 29, Twp. 19S, Rge. 28E, Lots 40, 41, 42, and 43, Block 10 Sec. “A,” Mt. Plymouth Subdivision as recorded in P. B. 8, Pg. 85-B, Public Records of Lake County, Florida.

CHANGE IN ZONING CLASSIFICATION:  The Zoning Classification is hereby changed from Agriculture to C-1 for Convenience Store.

Included in the above motion is denial of Zoning Cases 30-73-1 and 38-73-5.

On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and unanimously carried, Zoning Case 36-73-1 was postponed until meeting of June 19, 1973.

On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, Zoning Cases 39-73-4 and 31-73-4 was postponed until meeting of May 15, 1973.

Zoning Case No. 35-73-3 (Ag to RA) was called for hearing and the Chairman called for interested parties to be heard.

Richard Jackson, Mount Dora, appeared and expressed his objections to high density development in remote agricultural areas.  He further stated that there is limited public access to this area.

Applicant, H. L. Wikel, appeared in support of the rezoning request.

The Board discussed the potential problem of road improvements and maintenance of same in developing this area into 5-acre residential tracts.  Commr. Hoskinson stated that in addition to the road problems, he felt the rezoning would not be in agreement with the general development concept plan developed by the County.

On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board overturned the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and denied the rezoning request.

Zoning Case No. 33-73-2 (Ag to R-3 for mobile home rental park) was called for hearing and the Chairman called for interested parties to be heard.

Jack Williams, representing James Frenk, adjoining property owner, requested his client’s groves be adequately protected from the mobile home rental park by placing provision for fencing in the permit.  Mr. Flynn, Planning Director, stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission changed the request from R-3 to CUP to accommodate both parties in regards to the fencing.  He further stated that the applicant has agreed to the fencing of the property.

Richard Jackson appeared in opposition to the rezoning request and stated that he felt this request does not conform to the general development concept plan for orderly growth.

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Board approved the CUP with the following conditions:  (1)  A 6 foot fence of suitable permanent type material be installed, (2) Developer provide proper paved road access to and within the development, and (3) Substantial development must be underway within 24 months.

Zoning Case No. 32-73-5 (R-1-7 to R-1-5 for one mobile home) was called for hearing and the Chairman called for interested parties to be heard.

George Lambert, Applicant from Eustis, appeared before the Board and stated that he placed a mobile home on his property and was “red tagged” by the Code Enforcement Officer.  He stated that he would like this property rezoned to allow him to remain in the mobile home.  Commr. Burhans moved that the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission be overturned and the request approved; the motion was seconded by Commr. Hoskinson.  Commr. Carson, Commr. Windram and Commr. Deems voted “no.”  The motion to approve the rezoning did not carry and the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission for denial was upheld.

Mrs. Gillhouse appeared in regards to Zoning Case 30-73-1.  The Chairman informed Mrs. Gillhouse that, receiving no objections when the case was called, the Board acted on the application and the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission for denial was upheld.  Dan Robuck, Attorney, advised the Board that this case cannot be taken up again today because there could have been some people present earlier that were interested in this case.  He further stated that the case must be readvertised if acted on by the Board at a later date.  On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and unanimously carried, the one year waiting period was waived allowing the applicant to reapply for the rezoning.

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Board waived the fee for this reapplication process.

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, Conditional Use Permit 400-5 was postponed until May 15, 1973.

Planning Director, Joseph Flynn, presented proposed amendments to the Lake County Zoning Ordinance which were recommended to be approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on March 18, 1973, at their public hearing.  The amendments suggested are as follows:

Creation of a new “CP” – Planned Commercial District

Creation of a new “MP” – Planned Industrial District

Creation of a new “R-1-6” – Residential District

Amend 67.11 – Permitted Uses to read – Permitted Uses – A site plan as called for under Article VII, Section 70, Subsection 70.31 shall be submitted for review by the Director of Planning.  No building permits shall be issued until such plan is approved.

 

Amend 68.11 – Permitted Uses.  (Same as above)

Amend 611.11 – Permitted Uses.  (Same as above)

Amend Ordinance to read Resolution on Page 12, paragraph 2, 4th line.

Amend $25.00 to read $50.00 in the first line of para 70.311, page 72.

Commr. Carson moved that the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission in the amendment of the $25.00 site plan review fee to $50.00 in the first line of paragraph 70.311, page 72, be approved.  Commr. Windram seconded the motion.  Commr. Hoskinson and Commr. Burhans voted “no.”  The Chairman declared that the motion carried.

Commr. Hoskinson moved that the amendments to the zoning ordinance be adopted.  The motion was seconded by Commr. Carson, and unanimously carried.

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and unanimously carried, the Board declared adoption of the amendments to the ordinance to be an emergency for the welfare and benefit of the people and for the orderly planning and growth of Lake County.

county employees

Clerk Watkins reported that the entire Emergency Employment Act will be terminated on June 30, 1974.  All positions will have to be phased out under this program, phased in under the County payroll, or terminated.  Charles Stephenson, EEA Coordinator, presented a plan showing a schedule of monthly phase out of personnel hired under the Emergency Employment Act, with schedule of phase in on regular County payroll.  On motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried the Board approved the schedule of phase down of the Emergency Employment Program.

appointments

On recommendation of the Planning Director, and on motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, Jerry Joyner, from Soil Conservation Service, was appointed to serve on Subdivision Advisory Committee.

audits

Copy of Audit Report of the accounts and records of Former Sheriff Willis McCall, from October 1, 1967 through June 12, 1972, was filed with the Board.

road maintenance – subdivisions

Clerk Watkins presented letter from R. D. Garriott requesting improvements to roads at Eagles Nest Mobile Homes Estates.  The letter was referred to the County Engineer to advise Mr. Garriott and interested property owners in this area of the Board’s 1/3 - 2/3 participation policy.

bonds – miscellaneous

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, firearm bonds were approved for the following:

Ezra Lee Gatlin

Roy Daniels, Jr.

Howard Grisham

Elbert H. Foster

Lewis W. Clark

 

planning and zoning

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Planning and Zoning Commission was instructed to not accept any RA Ranchette zoning applications until the new subdivision regulation changes have been adopted.  Commr. Burhans voted “no.”

communications

Copy of Resolution adopted by Polk County Board of County Commissioners dealing with the distribution and use of Secondary Gas Tax was read and referred to the Attorney and Engineer.

Letter from the Mayor of Jacksonville regarding approval of St. Johns River Basin Council was read and referred to Commr. Carson.

Chairman presented letter from the United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, stating that the Forest Service is considering a land exchange north of highway #SR-42.

Letter and literature from the Travelers Insurance Company regarding approval of St. Johns River Basin Council was read and referred to Commr. Carson.

Chairman presented letter from the United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, stating that the Forest Service is considering a land exchange north of highway #SR-42.

Letter and literature from the Travelers Insurance Company regarding basic requirements of a safety program for the County was read and referred to the Engineer.

Letter from the Mayor of Mount Dora expressing appreciation to the Board for permitting the Mosquito Control crew to maintain several drainage ditches in and around the City was read and filed.

Letter from County of Seminole requesting information regarding County funding of traffic signals at intersections or roads located within municipal boundaries and maintenance of roads within municipalities was read and referred to the Engineer.

Resolution from Holmes County opposing the Florida State Multi-County Planning Commissions Act of 1973 was read and filed.

Resolution from Okaloosa County regarding legislation providing for sales tax on purchases by the aged and blind be designated for use by the Division of Family Services was read and filed.

Resolution from Escambia County requesting that the legislative delegation resist any move to separate environmental health services from the Division of Health and its County Health Departments was read and filed.

Resolution adopted by Hendry County expressing its opposition to pre-field Senate Bill 264 relating to Youth Services was read and filed.

accounts allowed

On motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the purchase of secretarial desk from George Stuart, Inc. for the Engineer’s Office, in amount of $123.85.

On motion of Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, travel expenses were approved for Fred Bollenberg and Lorrine Retey to attend annual Service Officers’ School and Conference in Daytona Beach May 5-11, 1973.

On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board approved the employment of the following for the Planning Department:

Sandy Brown, to be employed under EEA Program at salary of $340.00 for first 3 months, then raise to $350.00 per month; appointment to be effective April 2, 1973.

Barbara Dorff, Community Assistance Planner at annual salary of $9,500.00 effective April 5, 1973.

Diane Evans, $385.00 per month for first 3 months then increase to $395.00, appointment effective April 13, 1973.

Darlene Yazac for one month at salary of $440.00 per month.

On motion of Commr Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, travel expenses were approved for Joseph Flynn to attend annual AIP Meeting at Riviera Beach, April 27 and 28, 1973.

On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, travel expenses were approved for Joseph Flynn to attend annual AIP Meeting at Riviera Beach, April 27 and 28, 1973.

On motion of Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Board approved purchase of five two-band radios for the Commissioners, funding to be as follows:  1 from Pollution Control budget; 1 from Planning Department budget; and 3 from Road and Bridge budget.  The radios taken from the Commissioners autos will be used by the Pollution Control Department, Planning Department and Road and Bridge Department.  Purchase is subject to two-band radios being able to transmit and receive on R & B band, which is 45.40 cycles and to receive only on 39.820 cycles.

On motion of Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board approved expenditure of $533.75 to clean the carpet in the Courthouse, Tax Collectors, Tax Assessor’s and Engineering offices; work to be accomplished by Richard C. Brown.

Travel expenses were approved for Ted Wicks to attend Waste Water Workshop in Winter Park May 2 and 3, 1973 on motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and unanimously carried.

The Board approved expenditure of $658.32 for draperies in the Supervisor of Elections Office on motion of Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried.

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and unanimously carried, the Board approved purchase of Florida Statutes Annotated for Judge Aulls, in amount of $115.00 from the Harrison Company.

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the Clerk to purchase one secretarial desk and chair.

checks received

Clerk Watkins presented check in amount of $361.25 from Consolidated Insurance Company; compensation for fire loss at the Nursing Home.  The Board did not feel this amount to be an adequate settlement and instructed the County Attorney to write and so advise the Consolidated Insurance Company.

fund – transfers

On motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the Sheriff to add five additional certified and qualified deputies for outside patrol work to his staff plus automobiles and personal equipment for same.

On motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and unanimously carried, the Board authorized transfer from Contingency, Fine & Forfeiture Fund to the Sheriff’s Budget, $20,000.00 to purchase and equip four new vehicles and $15,000.00 to cover salaries and personal equipment for three new deputies, and adopted Resolution to Board of Appeals regarding emergency budget supplement.  These additional funds are to be requisitioned at such time as the vehicles, equipment or personnel are on hand.

On motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the Board authorized transfer of $10,000.00 from the Sheriff’s Contingency to Salary Account and Expenses other than Salaries to cover salaries and equipment for two additional deputies.

There being no further business to bring before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 5:50 o’clock p.m.

 

 

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CLERK                                                                                                                                                           chairman