MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
JULY 10, 1973
The Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, convened in regular session Tuesday, July 10, 1973, in the Commissioners’ Room, Courthouse Tavares, Florida, at 9:00 o’clock A.M. with the following members present: C. A. Deems, Chairman; James R. Carson, Jr., Thomas J. Windram, J. M. Hoskinson and Glenn C. Burhans. Others present were: James C. Watkins, Clerk of Circuit Court; Fred M. Harpster, County Engineer; Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; and Norma H. Coven, 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.
outdoor recreational facilities
Commr. Burhans reported that a new baseball diamond is being built in Umatilla which needs grading. Approval was given for this work on motion of Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously.
Commr. Burhans presented a request to clean up Dona Vista Park and place a garbage receptacle in same. This was approved on motion of Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously.
indigents
The Board approved the following change to the indigent list:
District #3 Cancel Gloria Meadows $50.00
roads – county
Commr. Burhans stated that the residents along County Road 5-58375 want the name Altoona road added to the number. This was approved on motion of Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously.
bonds
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the following bonds were approved:
James C. Watkins, Secretary-Treasurer, Oklawaha Basin recreation and Water Conservation and Control, Bond #111-398
Marie B. Bowden, Member, Board of Trustees, Lake-Sumter Community College
The following bonds for carrying firearms were approved on motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously:
Homer Ison Mary D. Ison
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans, and carried unanimously, the following contractor’s bond was approved:
Bond #303-73 Les Arnold
zoning
The County Planner requested that the zoning fee be reimbursed to Mr. Bielski since his application was withdrawn. This was disallowed on motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously.
inventory
A request from the County Extension Director to remove from inventory 1 Geha Mimeograph machine, No. 631, and 1 Royal manual typewriter, No. 800, and include same in the items that are to be auctioned off was approved.
bonds
Clerk Watkins spoke regarding a request from Knight Security for seven bonds to carry firearms. Since none of the individuals was known to the Board, the bonds were referred to the Sheriff’s department for investigation and future report to the Board.
county employees
Requests for vacation leave were presented by the following:
Mr. and Mrs. Boyd July 23-August 6
Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Taylor August 10-August 24
The Chairman referred these to Mrs. Hand for approval.
communications
A letter from Knight Appraisal Services, Inc. was read stating that they are going to appraise property located in the Green Swamp area of Lake County on Tuesday, July 10, 1973.
A letter from Senator Lawton Chiles concerning the Pinecastle Electronic Warfare Range was read and filed.
tax assessments
The Tax Collector appeared and presented his recapitulation of errors, discounts, insolvencies, and double assessments on tangibles and real estate against the 1972 tax roll. These were approved on motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously.
laws and legislature
Representative Richard H. Langley appeared and spoke on House Bill 93 pertaining to covers on sand trucks. Public hearings will be held sometime in the fall by the Public Service Commission. Rep. Langley requested that the Board adopt an Ordinance requiring that all trucks traveling through the County be covered with tarpaulins or other suitable equipment approved by the Department of Transportation. The Pinellas County Ordinance regarding covered trucks has been upheld in Court. The Chairman requested Rep. Langley to furnish the Attorney with a copy of this Ordinance and, also, a copy of the original bill.
state agencies
Mr. Larry Van Hoose, Box 212, Altoona, Florida, appeared representing the Organized Fisherman of Florida. This group is opposing the recommendation of the Lake County Improvement Association to remove catfish from the lakes with haul nets or seines. He is interested in using wire catfish traps that rest on the bottoms of lakes. The Chairman invited Mr. Van Hoose to make an appointment to appear before the Board along with some of the Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission people.
Contract Change Notice Number One has been prepared to reflect agreements reached between Carter Associates and the Lake County Ad Hoc Criminal Justice Advisory Committee. The Agreement extends the planning period to the end of 1980. It is Mr. Carter’s declared intention, however, that there will be no further charges to the County for the extension of the planning period. This was approved on motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously.
road maintenance – subdivisions
The Engineer presented a deed for Donald Road, in the Western Shores area. Authorization for grading of same was given on motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously.
The Engineer said that he had received a request from Mrs. Mastak, of Springs Bath and Yacht Club, to improve Canal Drive on a participating basis, to meet County standards and be brought into the maintained system. The Board authorized the Engineer to prepare a cost estimate on motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously.
The Engineer reported that he had worked up a cost estimate in the amount of $1,902.00 for resurfacing Sunset Circle in Gertrude Manor on a participating basis. The work was approved on motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously. Commr. Windram moved that the road be taken into the maintained system when the work is completed. The motion was seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously.
reports
The Engineer filed reports as listed on his agenda.
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 noon and reconvened at 1:30 o’clock P.M. to take up the remaining items of business.
maps and plats
The Engineer stated that he had received a telephone call from Mr. Van, Developer, authorizing Hall-Farner Surveyors to proceed with the preparation of the assessor’s map of the unrecorded plat of Sunset Grove.
COURTHOUSE
Mr. Chuck Braun, Environmental Design Group, appeared with a revised drawing of the Courthouse complex which will accompany proposal #4. Before any design for new buildings can be approved, the first step to take will be the closing of Texas Avenue. An appointment will be made for Commr. Carson to meet with the City of Tavares Council to discuss the closing on July 18, 1973.
accounts allowed
On motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel expenses for the Engineer to attend Department of Transportation District 5 Conference, Ormond Beach, July 10th and 11th.
Judge Milton’s request for reimbursement for travel expenses to Duck Key was referred to Judge Aulls.
On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans, the following expenditures were approved for payment:
The following items for Mosquito Control:
1 – 30 in. Emerson shop fan $97.60
1 – 25 HP electric start outboard motor 450.00
1 – Remote radio control 205.00
2 – Neptune Meters 240.00
(The requested file cabinet will come from inventory)
Annual Payment on Shoup Voting Machine Contract - $7,736.70
Medicaid for May - $5,892.95
Travel expense for Doris L. Milligan – Extension
Homemaker Council, Gainesville, FL – July 9-13
Travel Expense for Supervisor of Elections to attend
Supervisors’ Convention – Pensacola, FL –
August 1-4
On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the following vouchers were approved for payment:
General Revenue Fund 1983 – 2185
State I Mosquito 2 & 3
Auto Inspection 187 – 206
Fine & Forfeiture 301 – 335
Road & Bridge 860 – 952
Capital Outlay Reserve
(County Buildings) 6
Fish Conservation Fund 13 & 14
NE District Hospital Ambulance 13
NW District Hospital Ambulance 13
checks received
On motion of Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson, the following checks were accepted:
$35.00 – improving Donald Road and Linda Lane – Western Shores
$1,268.00 – improving Sunset Circle – Gertrude Manor
beverage laws
Commr. Burhans presented a request from the Forest Hills Grocery in Paisley to sell beer on Sunday. This was referred to the Attorney to check the Ordinance, because this business may be in a recreational area which would permit Sunday beer sales.
deeds
The Attorney presented a Quitclaim Deed to the Trustees of the Internal Improvement Fund on property erroneously deeded to the County. The Chairman was authorized to sign the deed on motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously.
road closings
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the advertisement of petition to vacate Mary Street in Breezy Heights was approved.
planning and zoning
The County Planner submitted a revised zoning application form for the Board to approve so that his department can put it into use as soon as possible. Commr. Burhans moved that the form be accepted subject to the Attorney’s approval, and with the addition of a paragraph for the owner’s notarized signature.
insurance
Roy Moore, of Leesburg Insurance Agency appeared in regard to Workmen’s Compensation. He wanted to know why the bid was given to Nationwide because he felt that his company’s bid was low.
bids
It now being the time advertised to receive bids on a reader-printer for the Engineering and Planning and Zoning Departments, the Chairman directed the Clerk to open and tabulate bids, whereupon the following bids were received:
Lanier Business Products $2,550.00
Eastman Kodak 6,545.00
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the bids were referred to the Engineer and the Planner for study and recommendation.
road maintenance
The Engineer announced a request from the Department of Transportation for a list of roads improved from 1970 through 1973 by name, number and cost. Each Board member is to be provided with a copy of this list.
autos and trucks
Commr. Hoskinson spoke regarding the cost of disposing of junk cars. The Board discussed increasing the contract with Triangle Auto and Salvage by budgeting $16,500.00 for this in the next Fiscal Year.
licenses and permits
On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following use permits filed by the Engineer for the month of June 1973:
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PERMIT NO. |
PERMITTEE |
PURPOSE |
ROAD |
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|
468 |
Florida Telephone |
Aerial Wire |
468 |
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|
471 |
Florida Telephone |
Aerial Cable |
4-4485 |
|
|
466 |
Florida Telephone |
Aerial Cable |
4-6983 |
|
|
467 |
Florida Telephone |
Buried & Aerial Cable |
439 |
|
|
2A-100 |
Bay Lake Baptist Church |
Pipeline |
565 |
|
|
3-101 |
Florida Power |
Aerial Electric Line |
3-1445 |
|
|
3-100 |
Florida Power |
Aerial Electric Line |
3-1346 |
|
|
459 |
Florida Telephone |
Buried Cable |
3-1067 |
|
|
422 |
Florida Telephone Florida Power |
Buried Cable Aerial Electric Line |
2-2005 2-3127 |
|
|
463 |
Florida Telephone |
Buried Cable |
565-B |
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DRIVEWAY PERMITS
Charles W. Lewis Griffin View Road
Alfred L. Wilcox 3-1040 Lakeshore Drive
Bel-Aire Homes, Inc. 1-6304
Stephen C. Vaughn Lakeshore Drive (Mt. Dora)
Stephen C. Vaughn Sylvan Drive
Kile L. Creagh 452
Jack Allen Griffin Drive
Sam Hawcock Wacassa Trail
Parkwood Construction Company 5-7264
Gwyn C. Beshears Nocatee Trail
Bel Aire Homes, Inc. 1-6304
John E. Smith 4-5467
Bob Carbaugh Builders 473
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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CLERK chairman