A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
june 11, 1974
The Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Florida, convened in regular session in the Commissioners’ Room of the Courthouse, Tavares, Florida on Tuesday, June 11, 1974 at 9:00 a.m. with the following members present: James R. Carson, Jr., Chairman; C.A. Deems; Thomas J. Windram; Glenn C. Burhans; and J.M. Hoskinson. Others present were: James C. Watkins, Clerk; Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; and Andrea Gambrell, Deputy Clerk.
The Invocation was given by James C. Watkins, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Chairman.
budget
Guy C. Bliss, Sheriff, appeared before the Board regarding the deficit in his budget for 1973-1974. Mrs. Doris Babb, Deputy in Charge of the Finance Department, presented to the Board a Financial Report of the Contingency Fund. However, Mrs. Babb informed the Board that according to Florida Statute Chapter 30, Section 30.49(10), the Sheriff must apply to the Department of Administration for the appropriations of additional monies, and a copy of his applications must be delivered to the Board of County Commissioners. The Department of Administration will then hold a hearing on the application after notice is given to the Sheriff and Board. If an increase is granted, the Board will need to amend the Fine and Forfeiture Budget.
The Board agreed that the Sheriff should follow the procedures as stated in the Florida Statute and the Board accepted the Sheriff’s letter as his application for additional monies for the 1973-1974 fiscal year.
In compliance with Section 195.087 of the Florida Statutes, the proposed budget for the Lake County Assessor’s Office for the 1974-1975 Fiscal Year was presented to the Board.
sheriff
The Chairman presented to the Board a letter from Sheriff Bliss informing the Board that the tower at Golden Gem will not be available for the Sheriff’s Office antenna due to an inadequate wind-stress factor. The Division of Communications requested that the tower be placed in the Gran Island area preferably and no farther north than Umatilla as a second choice. This was referred to the Engineer for his personal attention with regard to land that is available, and the Clerk was instructed to find out if the tower is an expense that the County will have to provide for.
meetings
Tom R. Champion, Mayor of Mount Dora, and Mr. G.R.M. Pearson appeared before the Board to request the Board of County Commissioners to establish a meeting between King Heile Planning Group and the cities of Tavares, Mount Dora, and Eustis to discuss mutual problems to all in the area. The Board instructed the Clerk and the Planning Director to set up a meeting at a time and date conducive to all.
supplies
Michael Willett, Planning Director, requested that the Chairman authorize Mr. Fred Bollenburg and Mr. Al Ponds to receive Donable Surplus Property. On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the above authorization.
fire districts
At 9:30 a.m. the Board held its advertised public hearing dealing with a Fire Plan for Unincorporated Areas of Lake County. Mr. David Caldwell and Mr. Gene Lane of the Division of Forestry were present. Mr. Caldwell gave a brief outline of the plan for the audience that was present; the subject was then open for discussion. Those appearing were: Mr. R.E. Edwards from Howey in the Hills; Mr. Thomas Horton, President of the Lake County Firemen’s Association; George Johnson; Richard Shirk, Chief of the Eustis Fire Department; Gerald Manning, Chief of Paisley Volunteer Fire Department; Mr. G. Prentis; Mr. Gene Twist; Mr. Robert Fazzio, Pasco Volunteer Fire Department; Mr. H. Jones, President of Astor Park Fire Department; Carroll Griggs, Chief of the Mount Dora Fire Department; Mr. E. Hoppe, City Manager of Eustis; Bob Taylor, Chief of the Leesburg Fire Department; and Mr. Bob Stevens.
Points of discussion the public asked were how the taxes would be levied to support the fire districts, would the people in the rural areas be taxed more than those in or near the more populated areas, and if it is put to a vote and voted down, would the people that wish fire protection have any recourse.
Commr. Windram stressed that the Volunteer Fire Departments are going to be the backbone of a system if one is adopted and that the County is going to need their support and cooperation. Commr. Windram also stated that it would be a good idea if the fire departments reviewed the plan as presented by the Division of Forestry and present their ideas of what is practical and what is not.
Mr. Horton requested that an evening be set up for discussion of a Fire Plan with the Commissioners. A meeting was established on June 26, 1974 at 8 p.m. at the Agricultural Center in Tavares.
bids
At 10:00 the Board opened bids for the following advertised equipment:
Two way radio communication equipment
Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc. $4,824.00
Installation of the tower and base station equipment within two to three weeks
1974 SIX PASSENGER STATION WAGON
Bob McCullers Ford (Delivery – In Stock) $4,096.89
Cecil Clark Chevrolet (Delivery 30 to 60 days –
must be ordered by June 14, 1974) $4,190.00
Leesburg Chrysler-Plymouth (Delivery – In Stock) $4,298.53
D.C. Waters Ford (Delivery 30 days, must be ordered by 6/13/74) $4,356.00
TWO MOTOR GRADERS
Linder Industrial Co. - Champion D562 (Delivery 6 months)
Unit Price $42,135.00
Total Price 84,270.00
Trade-In 17,270.00
Net Price 67,000.00
Linder Industrial Co. – Champion D560HD (Delivery – In Stock, Demonstrator)
Unit Price $34,500.00
Total Price 69,000.00
Trade-In 17,100.00
Net Price 51,900.00
ROZIER COMPANY (Cat. 120 – Delivery 60 days)
Unit Price $47,960.00
Total Price 95,380.00
Trade-In 8,000.00
Net Price 87,380.00
STATE TRACTOR COMPANY (Galion T-500A – Delivery 60-90 days)
Unit Price $44,024.00
Total Price 88,048.00
Trade-In 24,614.00
Net Price 63,434.00
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the above bids were referred to the County Engineer for specifications and his recommendation.
Later in the day, Mr. Donoghue returned to the Board with his recommendation of the aforementioned bids.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the bid from Cecil Clark Chevrolet at $4,190.00 being the best bid and meeting all specifications for the six passenger station wagon was accepted. The lowest bid was not acceptable, because it did not meet all the specifications.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the bid from State Tractor Co., being the best and lowest bid and meeting all specifications, was accepted, and the purchase was authorized at a net cost of $63,434.00 for two motor graders. Commr. Burhans voted “no.”
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the bid from Motorola for two way radio communication equipment including base station and tower, being the only bid received, was accepted at a total cost of $4,824.00.
contracts
The Clerk presented to the Board the contract between Lake County and the Southern Guide Fishing Maps, along with the letter the Board requested from O.E. Frye, Jr., Director of the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board will withhold action on this contract until an Attorney General’s opinion can be obtained.
The Clerk presented to the Board a model subgrantee resolution dealing with the Cadet Program. Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney, stated that there were a few provisions that were vague. The Board requested Mr. Watkins to contact the Sheriff to acquire more detailed information regarding the funding of this program as mentioned in paragraph 3 and paragraph 4.
county employees
Michael Willett, Planning Director, presented to the Board the resignation of Barbara Dorff effective July 31, 1974. On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board adopted a resolution commending Barbara Dorff for her service while employed by the County.
planning and zoning
Michael Willett, Planning Director, presented to the Board the Outline and Preliminary Drafts of the Green Swamp. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Clerk was instructed to send a telegram to all Cabinet members requesting that they inform the Board of County Commissioners when the matter of the designation of the Green Swamp as an area of critical concern will be before the Cabinet.
indigents
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the following change was approved on the indigent list:
ADD District #4 John Dunbar $55
recess and reassembly
The Chairman announced that the Commissioners would have lunch at the Silver Lake Country Club and that the public and press were invited on a Dutch-treat basis.
salaries
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, overtime payment to the prison guards was approved retroactive as of May 1, 1974.
zoning
zv-74-21 tom bass
No one appeared regarding this case. On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, Tom Bass was found in violation and declared a public nuisance and given 30 days to comply with ordinance 71-6.
zv-74-22 h.w. williams
Mr. William Henderson, Code Enforcement Officer, reported that he has received a release from this gentleman this morning. On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, Mr. Williams was found in violation and declared a public nuisance and given 30 days to comply with Ordinance 70-1.
zv-74-23 a.e. greenwell
Mr. Greenwell appeared before the Board and stated that his tenants who were renting the property would not remove the junk cars. Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney, stated that the Code Enforcement Officer could cite the tenants for an ordinance violation. On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Code Enforcement Officer was instructed to cite the tenants who were renting the property that is in violation.
zv-74-25 mr. willie joe gooden and mr. hosea
No one appeared regarding this case. On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, Mr. Gooden and Mr. Hosea were found in violation and declared a public nuisance and given 30 days to comply with Ordinance 70-1.
zv-74-26 howard lee bedford
Mrs. Mary Bedford appeared before the Board and stated that her family was planning to have the cars removed by the end of the week. On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, Mr. Bedford was found in violation and declared a public nuisance and given 30 days to comply with Ordinance 70-1.
zv-74-27 ivy banks
Ivy Banks appeared before the Board and stated that he would like to have his property rezoned in order to operate a junk yard. The County Attorney stated that this would be considered spot zoning, and it would not be approved. On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, Mr. Banks was found in violation and declared a public nuisance and given 60 days to comply with Ordinance 70-1.
zv-74-28, 36, 39 mr. willie wright
No one appeared regarding this case. On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, Mr. Wright was found in violation and declared a public nuisance and given 30 days to comply with Ordinance 70-1.
zv-74-29 mr. willard croskey
Mr. Croskey appeared before the Board in his own behalf. On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, Mr. Croskey was found in violation and declared a public nuisance and given 30 days to comply with Ordinance 70-1.
zv-74-30 w.f. duggan
No one appeared regarding this case. On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, Mr. Duggan was found in violation and declared a public nuisance and given 30 days to comply with Ordinance 70-1.
zv-74-32 mr. willie allen
No one appeared regarding this case. On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, Mr. Allen was found in violation and declared a public nuisance and given 30 days to comply with Ordinance 70-1.
zv-74-33 richard bedford
No one appeared regarding this case. On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, Mr. Bedford was found in violation and declared a public nuisance and given 30 days to comply with Ordinance 70-1.
zv-74-34 sarah byrd
No one appeared regarding this case. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, Sarah Byrd was found in violation and given 30 days to comply with Ordinance 70-1.
zv-74-35 israel jones
No one appeared regarding this case. On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, Mr. Jones was found in violation and declared a public nuisance and given 30 days to comply with Ordinance 70-1.
zv-74-37 lee gavin, sr.
No one appeared regarding this case. On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, Mr. Gavin was found in violation and declared a public nuisance and given 30 days to comply with Ordinance 70-1.
zv-74-38 george gooden, jr.
No one appeared regarding this case. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, Mr. Gooden was found in violation, declared a public nuisance, and given 30 days to comply with Ordinance 70-1.
zv-74-40 ms. mayme mike
No one appeared regarding this case. On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, Mr. Mike was found in violation and declared a public nuisance and given 30 days to comply with Ordinance 71-6.
zv-74-41 david smart
Mr. David Smart appeared before the Board. On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, action regarding this zoning violation was postponed for 90 days.
zv-74-42 rita merritt hill
No one appeared regarding this case. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, Rita Hill was found in violation and declared a public nuisance and given 60 days to comply with Ordinance 71-6.
Mr. Henderson brought before the Board a petition regarding an abandoned, unsightly rat and snake infested mobile home in the Bassville Park area. He reported that it couldn’t be condemned by the Building Department. Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney, stated that it could be treated as a junk auto, because it is mobile. The Chairman instructed the Code Enforcement Officer to follow the procedure necessary to remedy the situation.
maps and plats
Mr. Michael Donoghue, County Engineer, presented to the Board the Plat of Lake Louise Park for recording. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Plat of Lake Louise Park meeting all the County standards was approved for recording, and the Chairman and Clerk were authorized to sign same.
road and bridge
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Road and Bridge Department was authorized to clean up the debris at the end of S-473 and to erect “No Dumping” signs.
roads – county
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Public Works Department was authorized to remove the Yield sign at Tropical Shores and Imperial Drive and replace it with a Stop sign.
licenses and permits
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the following Utility and Driveway Permits were approved:
PERMIT NO. PERMITTEE PURPOSE ROAD
594 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable & sub-grade crossing 1-7611
595 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable & sub-grade crossing 1-7212
596 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable & sub-grade crossing 1-7310
597 Florida Telephone Corp. Aerial Cable 4-4581
598 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 5-5437
599 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Sub-grade cable crossing S-44A
600 Florida Telephone Corp Buried Cable S-478
602 Florida Telephone Corp Buried Cable 1-4621
1-203 W.A. Dolandson Water Line 1-5737
2-208 Sumter Electric Co-Op Distribution Line 2-2824 & Dewey Robbins Road
3-204 Robert Fazzio Irrigation Pipe S-452
4-4767 Sadler Landscaping Irrigation Pipe 4-4767
4-204 Green Grass Sprinklers Irrigation Pipe 4-4265
5-200 Silver Lake Estates Water Line 5-5437
DRIVEWAY PERMITS
L. M. Strickland S-44C
Robert Collin S-468
Ernest T. Hughes Griffin Road
M & C Pipe & Supply Co. S-468
Padgett Enterprises, Inc. 1-4621
J.C. Ted Watts 3-3643
Hugh M. Boruff 1-7407
Charles R. Poe S-439
B.J. Giacalone 1-4538
Peter Van Deven 3-2257
hospitals
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the admission of Johnny Lee Crawford to A. G. Holley State Hospital was approved.
Commr. Windram presented to the Board a letter from the Harry Anna Crippled Children’s Hospital requesting a one-time grant in the amount of $15,000. Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney, stated that this would be possible if the donation was made for the care of indigents of Lake County. Commr. Windram stated that he would talk to the Director of the Hospital, Mr. Oliver, and report his findings to the Board.
state agencies
Commr. Burhans brought before the Board the matter concerning the Lake Community Action Association. He stated that the Legislature had passed a bill funding this organization for another two years but that it had to be sponsored by a local governmental organization to obtain the funds. It was the Board’s opinion that if it did sponsor the worthwhile program for the citizens of Lake County, it would be operated through the Lake County Welfare Director.
outdoor recreational facilities
Commr. Carson brought before the Board a Proposed Drawdown of Lake Carlton being proposed by the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission. The United States Geological Survey must conduct a study of what will happen to the water level, and the work necessary will cost $25,000. The USGS will pay one half the expense ($12,500). The Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission is attempting to raise the remainder of the funds. They have approached the Lake Improvement Association requesting them to use $12,500 from the Fish Improvement Fund. However, the LIA pointed out that the County Line runs directly through the middle of the lake, thus placing half of the lake in Orange County. The LIA, therefore, stated that it would furnish one half of the funds needed, which will be $6,250, if Orange County would furnish the remainder. The Chairman stated that he had been in contact with the Orange County officials and that this proposal was satisfactory with them. On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the expenditure of $6,250 from the Fish Conservation Fund upon approval of the Florida Game and Fish Commission, contingent upon Orange County furnishing the remainder in the amount of $6,250 and that this be appropriated to pay USGS for its survey on Lake Carlton.
landfills
Commr. Windram presented to the Board a letter from Mr. Laurier A. Beard of Morse & Co. Real Estate regarding land adjoining the Astatula Landfill which could be used for solid waste. The Clerk was instructed to write to Mr. Beard informing him that the Board would keep this in mind along with other property which the Board is considering.
bonds
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram, Firearm Bonds were approved for the following: Roland Garnsey, Jr., Sgt. R.A. Clarke, George L. Hawkins, and Willie F. Kelly.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the following Deputy Sheriff Bonds were approved: Walter T. Noling, William James Waller, and Joseph L. Fields.
accounts allowed
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the transfer of $800 from the Travel Expense Account to the Office Supplies and Expenses Account of the Planning Department was approved.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram, and carried unanimously, an additional $50 per month for the next two months on the Rayburn property being used by John Houze while employed by Lake County was approved.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the bill from King Heile Planning Group was approved in the amount of $3,104 in accordance with their contract with Lake County, subject to the approval of Michael Willett, Planning Director.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the bill to Jack Jones, Architect in joint venture with Gutmann, Dragash and Matz, Architects, Inc. was approved in accordance with their contact with Lake County in the amount of $4,535.47.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, payment was approved in the amount of $994.05 for Florida Jurisprudence Volumes 1-35 for the Law Library.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Medicaid Bill was approved for payment in the amount of $10,135.41.
Michael Willett, Planning Director, appeared before the Board with a travel request for Mr. Fred Bollenberg, Coordinator of Emergency Planning Division, to attend the United States Civil Defense Council Region III Conference in Biloxi, Mississippi from July 14-17, 1974. On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the above travel request was approved.
Mr. Phil Yoder, Director of Lake County Mosquito Control, appeared before the Board requesting permission to purchase a new motor for the Hyacinth Control Boat. He stated that the old motor was in the shop for repair and would cost approximately $350 without any guarantee how long it would stay in operating order. Mr. Yoder submitted three quotations for new motors. On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram, and carried unanimously, an emergency was declared, and the purchase was approved for a new Johnson 40 HP motor at $979; the low quotation was not accepted, because our present controls were not compatible. The quotations are on file in the June Minute Folder.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the necessary transfer of funds was approved to make the above purchase.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the bill from Asphalt Pavers was approved for payment in the amount of $105,349.16 in accordance with their contract with the County.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the trade-in of two adding machines for the MVI Stations for two new adding machines was approved.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, purchase was approved for new mirrors for the MVI Stations.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram, and carried, the Public Works Department was authorized to purchase weed killer at $9.50 per gallon.
Commr. Hoskinson brought to the Board’s attention a meeting advertised in the Bulletin of the National Association of County Commissioners regarding a Collective Bargaining School at the Daytona Beach Hilton. On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, travel was approved for any Commissioner, Clerk, and County Attorney to attend the above-mentioned meeting at the Daytona Beach Hilton on June 25-28, 1974.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the request for advance funds for the State 4H Congress at the University of Florida, July 22-26, 1974 to the Extension Home Economics Agent in the amount of $166.00 was approved.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, the following vouchers were approved for payment:
General Revenue 1816-2060
State 2 Landfill 23-24
State 2 Mosquito Control 25-26
Auto Inspection 160-185
Fine and Forfeiture 276-312
Road and Bridge 673A-770
Construction Trust 8
Capital Outlay Reserve 5
Fish Conservation 27-28
N.E. Lake Hospital Ambulance 9
N.W. Lake Hospital Ambulance 12
There being no further business to bring before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
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james r. carson, jr., chairman
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James C. Watkins, Clerk