MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
august 7, 1973
A regular meeting of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners was held on Tuesday, August 7, 1973 at 9:00 in the forenoon in the Commissioners Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida, with the following members present: C. A. Deems, Chairman; J. M. Hoskinson; Glenn C. Burhans; and James R. Carson, Jr. Thomas J. Windram was on vacation. Others present were: Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; James C. Hunter, Chief Deputy Clerk of the Circuit Court; and Norma H. Coven, Deputy Clerk.
The meeting was called to order, and the invocation was given by Mr. Carson, who led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
minutes
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried, the minutes of September 19, 1972 were approved as submitted.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the minutes of September 26, 1972 were approved as submitted.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and unanimously carried, the minutes of June 29, 1973 were approved as submitted.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and unanimously carried, the minutes of July 3, 1973 were approved as submitted.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and unanimously carried, the minutes of July 10, 1973 were approved as amended.
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and unanimously carried, the minutes of July 19, 1973 were approved as submitted.
roads state
Chairman Deems submitted a letter from the DOT concerning the realignment of a curve on SR 561 west of Second Street in Clermont. Commr. Hoskinson reported the City has decided it does not want the curve straightened and moved that a letter be directed to the DOT advising the Dept. of this and that the project be dropped from the Work Program. The motion was seconded by Commr. Burhans and unanimously carried.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and unanimously carried, a resolution was adopted requesting the DOT to investigate and study a maximum speed of 45 miles per hour on SR 42 through Paisley.
roads county
A letter from Bahama Development Sales Corp. requesting a time schedule for the construction of the extension of Lake Norris Road between SR 44A and SR 44 was referred to the Engineer.
public health
The Chairman presented a letter from the Division of Health accompanied by copies of Ordinances adopted by Dade County, the City of St. Petersburg and City of Jacksonville concerning the use of tobacco and the subsequent infringement of the right of nonsmokers by its use in public places. The Clerk was instructed to furnish copies of the above to the Board members and the Attorney.
outdoor recreational facilities
Commr. Carson advised that the County Forester is recommending that the County consider a piece of land 200 x 200 that is being donated to the County for park purposes on Helena Run. The County Forester recommends that the County accept the land with stipulations. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the County Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary documents to implement the transaction with the donor and bring back to the Board. Commr. Carson abstained for the reason that he is the president of a corporation owning adjoining land and could be involved.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson, the resolution from the American Legion Post in Umatilla that the Altoona Park be named for Robert M. McTureous was carried unanimously.
Commr. Burhans introduced a recommendation from the County Forester concerning the park at Lake Dalhousie. It was referred to the County Attorney.
The Florida United Methodist Youth Camp advised that they would like to give the County the small island located on Lake Griffin for a bird sanctuary, but all property matters must be brought before the Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, which will be in June. They will notify us of a decision as soon as one is made.
tax valuation And equalization
Don Stephens, Tax Assessor, appeared and gave the estimate of the millage rate for 73/74 required to generate the same amount of revenue for the General County Fund as received the previous year.
Northeast Lake County Hospital Non Aggregate Value $210,198,473
Millage rate required for regular ambulance service for 1973 $.17 per $1,000
Millage rate required for regular hospital service for 1973 $.90 per $1,000
Northwest Lake County Hospital Non Aggregate Value $154,970,646
Millage rate required for regular ambulance service for 1973 $.22 per $1,000
Millage rate required for regular hospital service for 1973 $.90 per $1,000
road closings
It now being the time advertised for a public hearing to consider a petition to close a certain street surrounding Crystal Lake, and no one appearing to object to the closing of said street, on the motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, a resolution was adopted to close the following described street:
Begin at the Northwest corner of SW Ό of Section 9, Township 19 South, Range 24 East, run East 779 feet, South 33 degrees West 1430.3 feet to West line of said Section thence Northerly along West line of Section 1199.56 feet to point of beginning. Less that part in right-of-way of Lake Avenue (County Road 1-5702) on North side and less that part in right-of-way of Judith Avenue on East side.
It now being the time advertised for a public hearing to consider a petition to close a strip of land in Dora Manor. Enloe Campbell appeared and opposed the closing. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the petition was denied on the advice of the County Attorney that it was a private matter between the parties involved. The said land being described as:
A strip of land between the South right-of-way line of Lake Shore Drive bounded on the East by the extension of the East line of Central Street extending to Lake Dora, all in accordance with the plat of Dora Manor as shown in Plat Book 6, page 3, Public Records of Lake County.
It now being the time advertised for a public hearing to consider a petition to close a street in Breezy Heights Subdivision, and no one appearing to object to the closing of said street on a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, a resolution was adopted to close the following described street:
Mary Street, lying west of Lot 1 8 inclusive, in Breezy Heights Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 16, page 48, Public Records of Lake County, Florida.
maps and plats
It now being the time advertised for a public hearing to consider a petition for the vacating of a certain portion of the plat of Royal Trails Subdivision, and no one appearing to object to the vacating of said plat, on a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, a resolution was adopted to vacate the following described plat:
Begin at the northwest corner of Section 19, Township 18 South, Range 29 East, Lake County, Florida, and run thence S890830E, 2648.42 to the North Ό corner of said Section 19; thence S00 degrees 2852W, 1323.09; thence S88 5558E, 694.54 to the Northwesterly R/W Line of State Road No. 44; thence N42 0153E, along said R/W Line, 537.89 to the PC of a curve; thence run an arc distance of 608.99 along said curve (having a central angle of 18 4531, a radius of 1860.08, an arc length of 608.99, a tangent length of 307.24, and a chord bearing and distance of N32 3908E, 606.27); thence N23 1622E, along said R/W Line 1716.68 to the Southerly R/W Line of Sequoia Street, as shown on the Record Plat of Royal Trails Unit No. 1, as recorded in Plat Book 19, Pages 1-59, Public Records of Lake County, Florida; thence run N66 4338W along the said R/W Line 95.11 to the PC of a curve; thence run an arc distance of 409.26 along said curve (having a central angle of 37 0240, a radius of 633.00, an arc length of 409.26, a tangent length of 212.07, and a chord bearing and distance of N48 1218W, 402.17); thence N29 4058W, 360.88 to the PC of a curve; thence run an arc distance of 247.46 along said curve (having a central angle of 25 0022, a radius of 567.00, an arc length of 247.46, a tangent length of 125.73, and a chord bearing and distance of N42 1109W, 245.50; thence run north 54 4120 west 1546.80 feet to the intersection of the southern right of way line of Sequoia Street and the easterly right of way line of Poinciana Street; thence run S35 1840W 1172.86 along the said Easterly R/W Line to the PC of a curve; thence run an arc distance of 247.81 along said curve (having a central angle of 32 4719, a radius of 433.00, an arc length of 247.81, a tangent length of 307.24, and a chord bearing and distance of S51 4220W, 244.43); thence S68 0600W, 628.98 to the PC of a curve, thence run an arc distance of 230.47 along said curve, (having a central angle of 35 5853, a radius of 367.00, an arc length of 230.47, a tangent length of 119.18, and a chord bearing and distance of S50 0610W, 226.70); thence N57 5253W, 66.00 to the intersection of the Westerly R/W Line of Poinciana Street and the Southerly R/W Line of Coconut Avenue; thence run N54 0038W, along said Southerly R/W Line 233.64 to the PC of a curve, thence run an arc distance of 230.53 along said curve (having a central angle of 35 5922, a radius of 367.00, an arc length of 230.53, a tangent length of 119.21 and chord bearing and distance of N72 0019W, 226.75); thence due West, 595.57 to the Northeast corner of Lot 2, Block 5 of the aforementioned Royal Trails Unit No. 1; thence due South, 237.71 to the SE corner of the said Lot 2, said SE corner also being the NE corner of the SE Ό of the SE Ό of Section 13, Twp. 18S, Range 28E, Lake County, Florida; thence S00 4318W, along the East Line of the said Sec. 13, 1318.80 to the Point of Beginning.
Fred M. Harpster presented the plat of Lake Griffin Isles, Unit 1, to be accepted for recording. On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the plat was accepted on the advice of Attorney Ford that it meets with all the required regulations.
road maintenance
Fred M. Harpster submitted to the Board a request from Mid Florida Lakes to surface a public dedicated road in its present substandard width with the understanding that it will not be County maintained. On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans, the request was carried unanimously.
road maintenance subdivisions
Mr. Harpster presented a map of the Mt. Plymouth Subdivision showing the roads and right-of-way that the owners want to improve. Since the roads will be substandard under the County regulations, the Engineer was instructed to issue a Use Permit for the work with the understanding that the permit in no way obligates the County to maintain the roads now or in the future until they are brought up to County standards.
Mr. Ford advised that the roads in the Holiday Lakes Subdivision will be built to County specifications and that the County will assume maintenance of the streets one year after completion.
salary and wages
Mr. Harpster recommended that Ed Duval be employed by the County as a party chief at an annual salary of $6500. On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson, the request was carried. Commr. Burhans voted no.
Mr. Hoskinson recommended that the Board employ three people at a starting salary of $1.75 to $2.00 per hour to keep the courthouse and surrounding buildings clean. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson, the recommendation passed unanimously and that the necessary transfer of funds be authorized.
hyacinth control
Ed Zagar appeared and requested two machines for spraying hyacinths, costing approximately $3400. On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson, and carried unanimously, the Planning Department will increase the price of a Zoning Ordinance from $3.00 to $5.00 for the general public.
Mr. Flynn submitted a map of the Development of Regional Impact based on guidelines formulated by the legislature. He explained the procedure under the old and under the new formula. He also explained the sliding scale on fees.
roads county
Commr. Burhans received a letter from Colorcrete complaining of the condition of the road from Emeralda to Lisbon through to S-452. The Chairman recommended that the complaining parties obtain the right-of-way.
road and bridge department
Mr. Harpster advised that the wooden bridge on Bay Lake Road is going to be replaced by two five-foot culverts.
bids
It now being the time advertised to accept bids for road resurfacing, the Chairman asked the Clerk to open the bids, whereupon the following bids were received:
Asphalt Pavers Corp. $805,930.01 250 days completion
Mac Asphalt $855,746.90 300 days completion
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the bids were referred to the Engineer for study and recommendation. Later in the day, Mr. Harpster recommended that the bid from Asphalt Pavers Corp. at $11.83 per ton be accepted. On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the lowest and best bid was accepted.
veterans service officer
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Road and Bridge Department was authorized to deliver and pick up hospital beds on the instruction of the Veteran Service Officer after the veteran has expired. Also, any beds for the Health Department.
federal agencies
Doris Babb explained the resolution concerning the Revenue Sharing Act certifying that law enforcement officers meet the Police Standards Board. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson, the amended resolution based on the Sheriffs certification and signed by the Chairman and Clerk was carried unanimously.
bonds
Contractor bonds for Certificates of Competency were approved on the motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried for the following:
#813 Sal Revello (cement)
#1046 James C. Hicks (masonry)
#1059 Charles G. Hartsaw (general)
#1060 Jack L. Bocco, Jr.
#1061 Louie B. Thomas (general)
#1062 Rayburn B. Jones (specialty)
#1063 John S. Miller dba B & J Aluminum
#1067 William F. Sippel (general)
#1069 W. L. Stripling dba T. W. M. Co. (electrical)
#1070 Robert Sims
#1071 David L. Frizzell
#1073 Albert D. Pivonka
Bonds for carrying firearms were approved on a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and unanimously carried for the following:
John H. Martin
Richard W. Waters
Andrew J. Hansen (for one year only)
Fred P. Cooper (2)
Ivan H. Reese
George N. Blake
Constance Gehlbach
Hubert C. Harrison
Roy D. Wrightam
William Cole
James B. Edmondson, Jr.
Almon F. Hallock
Donald Shannon
The firearm bond for Author O. Hampton was rejected on the advice of Bobby Kilgo.
Deputy Sheriff Bonds were approved on a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and unanimously carried for the following:
Elmer R. Haines
Mitchell Rogers
Bennett P. Williamson
Helen B. Frier
Stephen J. Simon
John Michael DePetrillo
Donald W. Odell
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson, the bond of Tommy L. Hayes, II as a member of the Board of Trustees at Lake-Sumter Community College was unanimously carried.
railroads
Commr. Carson recommended that a letter be written to the Seaboard Coastline Railroad stating that we are interested in the right of way between Astatula and Montverde, but cannot act effectively if we do not know what the asking price for the property is.
The Board received a message from Mr. Benedict, DOT, regarding railroad crossings. It was read and filed.
contracts
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the contract with Marion County will be redrawn and will call for $1,000 in escrow fees. The Engineer will check on actual cost of the material used.
complaints
Max Jurgensen appeared and complained of the condition of Cactus Lane. Mr. Harpster said a cost estimate was being prepared. Discussed the possibility of resurfacing the road on a 2/3 1/3 participating basis. It is not a county maintained road.
The meeting was recessed for lunch at 12:00 noon at the Silver Lake Country Club. The press and public were invited on a Dutch-treat basis. The meeting reconvened at 1:30 p.m.
deeds
Mr. Harpster presented fourteen deeds conveying rights of way from the following on Merritt Road and Ebersole Road:
Charles W. Shadewalt
Thomas W. Merritt and wife, Lavena Merritt (3)
A. B. Merritt Estate
Tex A. Merritt
Judy M. Madere
David W. Goddard
James L. Walker and Owen M. Richardson
Roy M. Franklin and wife, Mary A. Franklin
Della Merritt
Lloyd R. Johnson
S. Carey Colley Estate
Lester Kalmanson
They were approved for recording.
accounts
On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans, the request of Mr. Harpster to purchase a welding torch for the Road and Bridge Department costing $170 was carried unanimously.
safety council
The safety program recommendation from Miss Hester was read and filed.
county employees
Mr. Harpster recommended a ten-hour work day for the construction crews. No action taken.
tax levy
Letter from Vince Fechtel advised the Board that an excessive amount of tax money had been sent to the Southwest Water Management District. It was referred to the County Attorney.
communications
A letter from the Bicentennial Commission was read and filed.
A resolution from Okaloosa County regarding money held by mortgage companies in escrow accounts should draw interest and should be paid to the owners of the accounts. It was read and filed.
budget
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the County Attorney was granted permission to hire an associate to defend the appeal by Sheriff Bliss.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the hearings on Sheriff Bliss are to be transcribed from the records, and additional help was authorized to do the job.
inventory
Mr. Flynn reported that according to IBM, the two typewriters we want to trade in on new ones have no trade-in value. Property #2910 and #2904 were transferred to the clerk.
ordinances
Mr. Harpster submitted an emergency ordinance amending the subdivision regulations and zoning ordinances. On the recommendation of the Chairman, the Board postponed action.
reports
Mr. Flynn presented a monthly report from the Code Enforcement Section.
funds transfer
Transfer from the Fine and Forfeiture Fund account #2332102 Salaries State Attorneys Office to the following accounts: #2332331 - $2100; #2332341 - $210; #2332340 - $300; #2332335 - $2000; #2332205 - $250; #2332332 - $375; #2332328 - $60, approved on a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and unanimously carried.
There being no further business to bring before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
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chairman
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Clerk