MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

NOVEMBER 6, 1973

A regular meeting of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners was held on Tuesday, November 6, 1973, at 9:00 o’clock in the forenoon in the Commissioners’ Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida.

The meeting was called to order by C. A. Deems, Chairman; with the following members present:  James R. Carson, Jr., Thomas J. Windram, J. M. Hoskinson, and Glenn C. Burhans.  Others present were:  James C. Watkins, Clerk of the Circuit Court; Larry Morey, Acting Public Works Director; Joseph E. Flynn, County Planner, and Norma Coven, Deputy Clerk..

The invocation was given by James C. Watkins who also led the Pledge of Allegiance.

minutes

On the motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the minutes of August 7, 1973 were approved as amended.

salaries and wages

On the motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved Miss Hester’s request to correct Clyde Vinings’ salary from $5,401.00 to $5,480.00 to conform with the salary of a Truck Driver 1.

On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved Miss Hester’s’ budget request for supplemental payments of salary up to a maximum of $50.00 per month or $2.00 per day to be paid to personnel acting as alternate foreman or substituting for the foreman in the event of illness or other excused absences.

veterans service officer

On motion of Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the transporting of furniture and equipment upon written request to Miss Hester from the various County agencies including the Veterans Service Officer, County Welfare agent and County Health Department.  The Board stipulated that this would not authorize moving of private furniture with County facilities.

applications

Miss Hester submitted to the Board the application of John H. Wiles for the position of Engineer.  Commr. Hoskinson and Commr. Carson reported that several applicants had contacted them regarding this position.  The Board requested that Miss Hester be responsible for keeping these applications.

machinery and equipment

Miss Hester reported to the Board that the paint striper purchased by the Engineering Department in June is not doing a satisfactory job, and efforts to correct this situation by contacting the company have failed.  After discussion, the Board directed Mr. Morey to request that the factory engineer representing this company come to Lake County to demonstrate the proper use of the paint striper or if necessary, discuss the possibility of using it as a trade-in on a more practical piece of equipment.

complaints

Mr. Hodges of Breezee Shores Subdivision in Eustis appeared and complained that the boat ramp located on Southwind was being used as a public boat ramp, when its original intent was to be a private ramp for the residents of Breezee Shores.

After considerable discussion, the County Attorney advised Mr. Hodges that Southwind was a publicly dedicated road but it would be necessary to do legal research to determine if the boat ramp was also publicly dedicated on the recorded plat.  If it is not, he suggested that Mr. Hodges might limit public use of this boat ramp through court proceedings.

tax levy

The County Attorney reported that he had talked to Mr. Todd regarding the letter from Vince Fechtel advising the Board that an excessive amount of tax money had been sent to the Southwest Water Management District and Mr. Todd took the position that the money was being spent outside the County.  The Attorney stated that he would be glad to do a research memorandum for the Board.  Commr. Carson requested that they get together on this at the Attorney’s convenience.

road maintenance – subdivisions

On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the acceptance of a check in the amount of $6,676.00 representing the 2/3 participating share of the residents of the Golden Isle Subdivision to cover resurfacing of the streets and to include them under County maintenance when constructed to County standards.

On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized construction to proceed on Hodges Road in Western Shores upon receipt of a check for the full 2/3 participation.

roads – county

Larry Morey submitted a check for $15.00 to cover the cost of erecting a street sign on Williams Street in North Cisky Park.  On the motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the erection of this stop sign was approved.

On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, a Resolution was adopted authorizing the erection of a 25 mile per hour speed limit sign on District Road 2-3225 in Sun Eden Subdivision.

On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, a Resolution was adopted authorizing the erection of a new 25 MPH speed limit sign on District Road 5-6361.

On the motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the erection of a stop sign on Tower View Drive in as much as the road is being resurfaced on a participation basis.

Commr. Hoskinson requested that the Engineering Department check out speed limits at Venetian Village on Lois Drive, Tammi Drive and at the bridge.  Also referred to the Engineering Department was the lowering of speed limits on Highway 561 from Highway 448 to Highway 19.

The Engineering Department was requested to check out the railroad crossing at SR 448-A at the Seaboard Coastline Station.

Commr. Burhans reported that he had received a request from Mr. Lackey that the roads in Dexter Estates be included under County maintenance.  After discussion the Board directed the Clerk to listen to records from the January 4, 1972 meeting to see what action has been taken on this matter.

The Clerk submitted a letter from Norman Zimmerman, Attorney for Mr. Meucci, requesting information on the proper procedure for permanently deeding and dedicating a strip of land to Lake County for use as a road.  After discussion, the County Attorney recommended that the Engineer approach the land owners to see if they will donate the land along the S.E. Boundary and refer them to the Subdivision Advisory Committee.

The Clerk submitted a letter from C. A. Benedict of the DOT regarding the Board’s request to construct a bridge over Black Water Creek.  After considerable discussion, the Board directed the Engineer’s Office to write to the DOT and request a cost estimate on the cost of a bridge across Black Water Creek on SR 44-A just off SR 44.

roads – right-of-way

Commr. Carson moved that the Board inform the DOT that they do not recommend releasing any part of Murphy Act Deed No. 709 as it could require future right-of-way acquisition.  The motion was seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously.

Commr. Burhans moved that the Board inform the DOT that they do not recommend releasing any part of the Murphy Act Deed No. 1561 as it could require future right-of-way acquisition.  The motion was seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously.

On the motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board denied Mr. R. D. Merritt’s request that the County install hog wire fence along his property on DR 2-2704, in return for the right-of-way.

Mrs. Ruby Sapp, Broker, appeared before the Board to request that the Board recommend to the DOT to release a piece of property at Ft. Mason (the MacArthur Estate) on SR 44.  The Board informed Mrs. Sapp that this request had been presented to the Board by Mr. Morey as Murphy Act Deed No. 709 and the Board had taken action to recommend that the DOT not release that deed because if it ever became necessary to widen SR 44 this property would have to be bought back at the taxpayer’s expense.

maps and plats

The Acting Public Works Director submitted to the Board a petition by the residents of Sunset Addition to vacate a portion of Oak Park Addition to Fruitland Park.  On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved to advertise this petition for hearing at the December 4, 1973 meeting at 10:00 a.m.

On the motion of Commr. Burhans seconded by Commr. Carson, and carried unanimously, a request to record the plat of Crooked Oak Estates Subdivision was referred to the Health Department for written clarification.

Later in the day, Mr. Flynn appeared before the Board and explained that the Health Department was concerned with the acceptance of minimal health requirements.  After discussion, on the motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board voted to reject the plat.

road closings

The Acting Public Works Director submitted to the Board a petition by the residents of Sunset Addition to close Golf View Avenue in Oak Park Addition.  On the motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved to advertise this petition for hearing at the December 4, 1973, meeting at 10:00 a.m.

road names

Larry Morey submitted to the Board a request that DR 3-3844 be changed from Mansfield Road to County Drive.  After discussion, Commr. Hoskinson moved that the people be instructed to submit a petition signed by all property owners on the street requesting this change.  The motion was seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously.

roads – states

The Clerk presented a letter to the Board from the DOT regarding a requested speed study in the vicinity of Mid Florida Lakes Mobile Manor.  The letter stated that they found no justification for a reduction in speed at this time but did recommend stricter enforcement of the existing regulations.  In the process of this study, the DOT did note the absence of stop signs at Dura Stress and Mid Florida Lakes Mobile Manor and recommended that stop signs be installed to improve safety at these locations.  On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, erection of stop signs at these locations were approved.

Commr. Burhans submitted a letter to the Board from Mr. Sylvester of the Department of Transportation granting Lake County to close a section of SR 19 from the North City limits of Umatilla to the intersection of SR 42 for the purpose of the Veterans Day parade to be held between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on November 12, 1973.  The letter further stated that permission was granted with the understanding that Lake County would accept responsibility for any liability claims arising from or based on the activities of this event.  After considerable discussion, Commr. Windram moved that the Board notify the DOT that the County would accept said responsibility and that the Board follow-through to see that the parade was fully covered and coordinated.  The motion was seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried with Mr. Carson voting “no.”

bids

On motion of Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved advertising for six five-yard dump trucks for the Engineering Department to be received on December 4, 1973 at 10:30 a.m.

On the motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the advertising for bids on a survey truck to be received on December 4, 1973.

county buildings

The Clerk read the following list of firms that had submitted proposals for the Courthouse Complex:

Rafael C. Moreu

Russel and Axon

Reynolds, Smith and Hills

Schweizer Associates

Stottler, Stagg and Associates

Tatar and Kelly, Inc.

Watson and Company

Allen E. Arthur, Jr.

Beachem, Richardson and Williamson, Inc.

Connell Associates, Inc.

Diaz, Seckinger Associates

Howell C. Hopson and Associates

Jack R. Jones with Gutman, Dragash and Matz

Nick Arthur Jones

Kimley-Norn and Associates

C. William Lay

 

On recommendation of Attorney Ford, Chairman Deems appointed a committee consisting of Jim Watkins, Christopher Ford, and Jim Carson to draw up a list of qualifications and suggestions for the Board to consider in selecting the three most qualified firms from the proposals submitted.  The Board directed the committee to report back at the November 13, 1973 meeting and requested that the County Attorney check with Tallahassee to see if the Board would be allowed to go back and re-interview the firms they are interested in.

meetings

Mr. Flynn requested a joint meeting of the Board and the Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss policies and other matters.  After discussion a special meeting was scheduled for November 21, 1973 at 1:30 p.m. in the County Commissioners’ Room.

The Chairman reminded the Board that the Mental Health District Board was having their dedication at the Lake Sumter Residential Treatment Center at Sumterville on November 7, 1973 at 11:30 a.m.

The Chairman announced that the public hearing considering the Ordinance requiring rock and sand trucks to be covered when traveling through Lake County would be held November 13, 1973, at 10:00 a.m., at the Tavares Civic Center and that the Board of County Commissioners would convene at the Civic Center at 9:00 a.m. because of conflict of Court, but would reconvene after lunch in the Commissioners’ Room on the second floor of the Courthouse.

state agencies

Mr. Flynn submitted an OEO Grant Request to aid retired and senior citizens.  The Board instructed Mr. Flynn to notify them that the Board has no comment.

Mr. Flynn submitted to the Board a memorandum stating that his office was aware of the District III Governor’s Council on Criminal Justice meeting but that they were not aware that their grant was to be discussed as it was not listed on the agenda.  Mr. Flynn further stated that he had discussed the matter with Mr. Kazoroski, the District III Criminal Justice Planner, and that he would be in attendance at the next meeting to insure the expedition of this Grant Application.

The Clerk submitted a letter from Mr. Ney Landrum, Director of the Division of Recreation and Parks, advising the Board that Lake County has been found eligible to participate in the Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Program and that it would be necessary to select a suitable project for requesting matching-fund assistance under the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965.

PLANNING

The Planning Director submitted a memo to the Board stating that they were experiencing considerable difficulty with their study, inventory and land use on the delineated urban compact areas such as Bassville Park, Dona Vista, Montclair, etc., due to the inaccuracy of the base maps.  He requested that in choosing a consultant for reassessments that the Board consider including in his scope of services a new set of base maps for Lake County with a suggested scale of 1 inch to 400 feet.  Mr. Hoskinson stated that he would be talking with the Tax Assessor regarding other matters and that he would mention this to him.

tax rolls

On the motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson, and carried unanimously, Certificates of Board of Tax Adjustment on Real and Tangible Property were approved.

tax adjustment board

The County Attorney informed the Board that the Department of Revenue had invalidated three of the changes and upheld two changes in the Tax Roll enabling it to go out certified and the tax bills to be mailed.

recess and reassembly

The Board of County Commissioners’ meeting was recessed for lunch at 12:00 noon.  The Chairman announced that the Commissioners would have lunch at the Silver Lake Country Club and the Press and public were invited on a Dutch-treat basis.  The meeting reconvened at 1:30 p.m.

ORDINANCES

Mr. Tom Grizzard appeared and submitted a Resolution from the Board of Directors of the Leesburg Board of Realtors requesting that the Board of County Commissioners repeal, in its entirety, Emergency Ordinance 1973-2 which amended the Subdivision Regulations of Lake County.  After discussion, Mr. Grizzard stated that he was satisfied regarding the Board’s interpretation of this Ordinance with the request that the date, August 1, 1969, be brought up to the current date that the Ordinance was passed.  He did urge that the emergency Ordinance provisions be used sparingly and that whenever possible the interested parties be given the opportunity of expressing their opinions.

zoning

The Clerk informed the Board that Proofs of Publication for the public hearing on amending Zoning Regulations regarding R-3 Zones had been received from the Daily Commercial and the Sentinel Star.  Commr. Carson moved that the Ordinance be placed on its first reading by title only.  The motion was seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously.

Commr. Carson read the following Ordinance by title:

An Ordinance amending the Zoning Regulations of Lake County, Florida, Ordinance 1971-6 As Amended by Repealing Existing Section 66, Mobile Homes Subdivisions, Rental Park District In Its Entirety and by Enacting a New Section 66, Mobile Home Rental Park Residential District, For the Exclusive Purpose of Mobile Home Rental Parks, and Enacting a New Section 665 to be Known as The Mobile Home Residential District for the Exclusive Purpose of Mobile Home Subdivisions.

 

Commr. Carson moved that the Ordinance be considered on its first reading.  Commr. Hoskinson seconded the motion and the Board heard objections from Tom Grizzard, a mobile home dealer.  On the motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board tabled said Ordinance until January 8, 1974 at 10:00 a.m. and referred it to the Planning and Zoning Commission for recommendation with the above pending motion to be voted on at the time it comes off the table.

licenses and permits

Mr. Charles Cave, President and Manager of Physicians and Surgeons Ambulance Service of Lake County, Inc., appeared before the Board to express appreciation for being licensed to run an ambulance service and he said he will be opening and operating immediately.  Mr. Cave requested that the Board consider his request for a letter from the Commission which will be necessary January 1, 1974 to obtain a State license.  This letter must state that the Board feels that there is a need and necessity for this service.  Mr. Cave also submitted letters to the Commissioners supporting the need of an ambulance service in Tavares.

road and bridge department

On the motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved a sign saying “Stay Off Fill – Do Not Throw Rocks – Game and Fish Commission” to be used on a canal that has been dammed off from Lake Griffin and stocked with fingerling bass.  This sign will be paid out of the Fish             Conservation Act.

CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT

The Clerk informed Mr. Flynn and Mr. Morey that if the Clerk’s Office is notified of things coming up on the agenda he could have research done on a particular item to help the Board members cover the agenda as quickly as possible.

railroad – right-of-way

Commr. Carson reported that the letter he had written to a Director of the Seaboard Coastline regarding the right-of-way from Astatula to the Orange County Line following the old right-of-way of the T & G Railroad was referred to Mr. Rice, Chairman of the Seaboard Coastline Board, who wrote that he would get to this matter promptly and be back in touch with Mr. Carson.

state road department

Mr. Morey reported to the Board that the DOT approved the Ohio Street utility permit that the Board requested.

communications

The Chairman read a letter from Mr. John Graham, Dean of Administrative Services at Lake Sumter Community College, thanking the Board for giving them 15 gallons of paint and lending them a paint compressor.

The Clerk presented six letters from Mid Florida Lakes residents complaining of the poor condition of the bridge at Haines Creek on SR 44.  The Chairman instructed the Clerk to write these people and tell them that the Board has tried to have this situation improved but the DOT has failed to act.

The Clerk submitted a letter from Floyd T. Christian stating that he understood the absence of some of the Commissioners at the dedication of the Triangle School in Mount Dora.  The letter was read and filed.

Commr. Windram reported that he would be meeting with the Engineer and the County Attorney regarding the letter of complaint from Mr. E. R. Jelsma having to do with a construction crew encroaching on his property.

The Clerk submitted a letter from the Chairman of the Seminole County Board of County Commissioners regarding purchasing petroleum products in bulk quantities through direct barge shipments that would be unloaded at the Port of Sanford.  After discussion, Commr. Carson stated that he would write for more information on this subject and report back to the Board.

The Clerk submitted a letter from Mr. John W. Boyd of the Juvenile Supervision Center regarding the lack of funds in the current budget from October 1, 1973 to December 31, 1973 for sick leave for the staff at the Center.  He stated that he felt this had been inadvertently overlooked by the budget committee.  The Clerk notified the Board that the funds were available in the budget for this purpose.

A copy of a Resolution from Jackson County concerning the funding of the Myers Act was read and filed.

appointments

Commr. Windram announced that he had made the following appointments to the sub-committee for the Criminal Justice Committee:  Mr. Hoskinson as Chairman, Attorney Ford, Sheriff Bliss, Mr. Watkins and Judge Aulls.

fire districts

Commr. Windram requested the assistance of Commr. Burhans to help him on a referendum for fire districts.  Mr. Burhans agreed to help with this referendum.

resolution not classified elsewhere

On motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board adopted a Resolution requesting the citizens of the County to actively observe the week of November 14-21, 1973 as Farm-City Week.

animals

On the motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the animal shelter building and site as inspected earlier in the day.

road material

On the motion of Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the filling in of a borrow pit on James Williams’ property upon recommendation of the Engineering Department and the County Attorney.

opinions – legal

On the motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board instructed the Clerk to send copies of the digest of Official Opinions by the Attorney General regarding the opinion concerning conflicts of interest of persons serving on a county planning commission, to all members of Board that the Commission has appointed and the Clerk write the Attorney General for a complete opinion.  Copies of this opinion to be distributed to the Board members upon receipt.

bonds – misc.

Mr. Morey submitted a maintenance bond for Morningview Subdivision in Morningview at Leesburg which was approved by the County Attorney.

On motion of Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Firearm Bonds for the following were approved:

Terry Lee Coffman

Mike Elwood Bush

Edward T. Downey

Luella F. Higgs

 

On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, a bond for carrying a firearm was approved for Earl Alger.

On motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, a bond for carrying a firearm was approved for Charles L. Broadway.

On the motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, a bond for carrying a firearm was approved for James T. Glenn.

On the motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans, and carried unanimously, a bond for carrying a firearm was approved for John Matsche.

On the motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the following firearm bonds were approved upon statement of Commr. Windram that they had been discussed with the Eustis Police Department:

Robert C. Granger, Sr.

Noreen D. Granger

Robert C. Granger, Jr.

John R. Prickett

 

On the motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, a firearm bond was approved for M. Elaine Martin.

On the motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, a firearm bond was approved for G. W. Layne.

On the motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, a firearm bond was approved for Richard Hansen.

On the motion of Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, a firearm bond was approved for George P. Klasen.

On the motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously a firearm bond was approved for Charles R. Stephenson.

On the motion of Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, a firearm bond was approved for L. E. Bass.

On the motion of Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, a firearm bond was approved for Joe Newton.

On the motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans, and carried unanimously, a firearm bond was approved for George C. Pyle.

On the motion of Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, a firearm bond was approved for James McCutcheon.

On the motion of Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, a firearm bond was approved for Alvin R. Logsdon.

On the motion of Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the following Deputy Sheriff bonds were approved:

John F. Bissett, Jr.

Tommy R. Carlisle

Joseph C. Fazio

Elaine Kimbrel

Samuel G. Potter

John Richard Rodweller

 

On the motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, contractors bonds for Certificates of Competency were approved for the following:

#295    James C. Gough

#542    Andrew J. Hansen

#550    Arthur Henry Lee

#834    William E. Lawson

#852    William E. Wegner dba Wegner Construction Co.

#907    Russell B. Wise dba Wise Builders

#917    W. O. Unsworth dba W. O. Unsworth Builders

#1064  Donal Hodges

#1092  Wayne S. Austin

#1102  Bobby J. Sams dba Sam’s L. P. Gas

#1103  Rex L. Bell

#1104  Roger W. Bohannon dba Weatherite Air Conditioning

#1105  Theodore Telfuld Petrovits

#1106  Floyd W. Wishon dba H and W Masonry

#1107  Ronald E. Cartledge

#1108  Tedwell C. Egan dba WE Heating and Cooling

#1109  John J. Kornhaus

#1110  Rolland W. Schroeder

#1112  Michael Bowers dba Denali Alum. Corp.

#1113  Richard Cole dba Cole Masonary

#1114  John Robert Long

#1115  Larry J. Wilde dba L & J Mobile Home Service

 

county planner

On the motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted Mr. Joseph Flynn’s resignation effective December 6, 1973.

On the motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved Mike Willet as the Acting Lake County Planner until the Board takes further action.

reports

The Board approved for filing a Status Report from the Youth Programs, Inc.

The Board approved for filing a Statistical Report from Lake Sumer Community Health Center for the month of September 1973.

The Board approved for filing a Report of the Correctional Institution at Clermont from the Florida Division of Correction.

hospitals

The Clerk submitted to the Board proposed Procedures and Policies for the Lake Memorial Nursing Home for their review and consideration.

On the motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the petition for admission to the W. T. Edwards Tuberculosis Hospital for James Yeager.

contracts and agreements

On motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Chairman to sign a Lease Agreement between Lake County and the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles concerning Lake County Property at Astatula, on which they wish to construct a Driver License Facility.

This Lease requires the Lessee to obtain liability insurance in the amount of $500,000 for personal liability and $20,000 for property damages.

suits effecting county

On the motion of Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Chairman signed a Claim of Bankruptcy for a landfill charge against Royalty Mobile Homes aka Monarch Mobile Homes, for $112.00.

On the motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board moved to dismiss the appeal on the McKinney suit upon advice from the County Attorney.

committees

Commr. Hoskinson received a letter from John C. Martin, Chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee Region V, CHP, requesting that the Board appoint a sub-committee for the formation of a Regional Health Planning Council.  He further stated that Dr. Andrews had been trying to form a Regional Health Planning Council in Lake County because we are one of the few counties that do not have one.  Mr. Martin suggested that the Board appoint two consumers and one provider to serve on this sub-committee and to meet with representatives from other counties on November 14, 1973.

checks – received

On the motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board accepted a $120 check from Oak Hill Country Club, in Mt. Plymouth, for the eight golf cart crossing signs that have been installed.

funds – transfer

On the motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the transfer of $100 from the Contingency Fund to the Equipment Account for the purpose of purchasing one (1) electronic calculator (not to exceed $100) for the Building Official.

accounts allowed

On the motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the purchase of an automatic level, a metal detector, and a combination auger drill and power saw to be paid for from the Equipment Account of the Road and Bridge Budget, was approved.

On the motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, travel for Bob Alderman and Herbert Story to attend a Garbage and Rubbish Revision Workshop in Orlando on November 27, 1973, was approved.

On the motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, Miss Hester’s request to set a policy on delinquent accounts of the Landfill Division of the Public Works Department to include the thirty (30) day grace period in with the initial charge for the first thirty (30) days, was approved.

On motion of Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved Mr. Watkins and a member from his Finance Division to attend a Revenue Sharing seminar on November 15, 1973 in Orlando, Florida.

On the motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr.  Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved painting of the Nursing Home.

There being no further business to bring before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m.

 

 

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CLERK                                                                                                                                                                       chairman