A REGULAR MEETING OF THE Bd OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JULY 16, 1974

The Board of County Commissioners convened in regular session on Tuesday, July 16, 1974 in the Commissioners’ Room of the Courthouse, Tavares, Florida.  The following members were present: Glenn C. Burhans, Vice Chairman; C.A. Deems; and Thomas J. Windram.  Others present were:  James Hunter, Deputy Clerk; David Cauthen representing the County Attorney; and Andrea Gambrell, Deputy Clerk.  Absent were:  James R. Carson, Jr., Chairman; J. M. Hoskinson; and James C. Watkins, Clerk.

The Invocation was given by Evan Porter, and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Glenn C. Burhans.

communications

Commr. Burhans stated that he had received the minutes of the Southwest Florida Water Management meeting.  They were filed in the Minute Folder for July of 1974.

Commr. Burhans presented a letter from the office of Thomas D. O’Malley acknowledging receipt of the Commissioners’ telegrams regarding the Green Swamp as an area of State Critical Concern.

Commr. Burhans presented a letter of invitation to the dinner for Mr. Doyle Conner, Commissioner of Agriculture.  This letter was read and filed in the Minute Folder for July of 1974.

bonds

On motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems, and carried unanimously by those present, the Contractor’s bonds for James P. Peck was cancelled.

On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram, and carried unanimously by those present, the Deputy Sheriff bond for John M. Burrow was approved.

reports – annual

On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram, and carried unanimously by those present, the Annual Report of Errors, Insolvencies, and Double Assessments, from the office of the Lake County Tax Collector, was approved.

machinery and equipment

Mr. Hunter, Deputy Clerk, stated that the radar guns from Kustom Signals had arrived and that the Highway Patrol has requested use of them.  On motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems, and carried unanimously by those present, the County Attorney was instructed to draw up an Interlocal Agreement with the County and the Highway Patrol for the use of these guns.  One is designated for use on the Parkway and the other is to be used by the Leesburg office.  The Agreement should state that these guns are to be used only in Lake County.

outdoor recreational facilities

Mr. Hunter presented a letter from Commr. Hoskinson regarding the State’s proposal to purchase large tracts of land in Eastern Lake County.  In his letter he requested that the Board adopt an appropriately worded Resolution to be forwarded to the hearing examiner at the hearing in Seminole County, Wednesday, July 17, and to the Cabinet prior to its further consideration of these purchases.  On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram, and carried unanimously by those present, Mr. Cauthen was instructed to draw up such a Resolution and submit it to the Board before they adjourned at the end of the day.

Later in the day the Resolution was presented to the Board for its approval.  On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram, and carried unanimously by those present, the Resolution was adopted and the Vice-Chairman and Deputy Clerk were authorized to sign.

public health

The Vice-Chairman presented a letter from Mr. Wayne Pugh, Realtor, regarding the advertisement which appeared in the papers concerning the purchase of property near Highway 50.  This letter was referred to Commr. Hoskinson for his personal attention.

state agencies

Mr. Hunter reported that on July 2, 1974 the Board approved sending the payroll records with regard to the Cadet Program to the State.  Mrs. Doris Babb, Deputy in charge of Finance Department, stated that she had contacted Captain W. C. Hall, Field Representative of the Regional 4 Cadet Program.  He stated that the program is presently operating on a 75% Federal and 25% local funding basis but it will be changed to 65% Federal and 35% local next year.  In order to keep the Federal funds, the County must remain in the program.  Therefore, the State is willing to reimburse the County for its 35% for the year.  On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram, and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved remaining in the Cadet Program on a 65% Federal and 35% local funding basis, with the State reimbursing the County for its share.

appropriations

Mr. Hunter, Deputy Clerk, reported on the status of the Emergency Employment Act.  He stated that Congress has extended the Program until March 31, 1975.  With regards to this extension, there will be a meeting in Ocala and the Clerk requests approval for two of his personnel to attend.  On motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems, and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved travel for two staff members from the Clerk’s Office to attend a meeting regarding the Emergency Employment Act, in Ocala, on Wednesday, July 24, 1974, at the Ramada Inn.

budgets

On motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems, and carried unanimously by those present, a Budget Hearing was set for Tuesday, July 23, 1974, at 9:00 A.M., in the Commissioner’s Room.

maps and plats

Mr. Michael Donoghue, County Engineer, appeared and stated that the request to vacate a portion of Cypress Haven, which had been tabled from the meeting of July 9, 1974, had been withdrawn.  On motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems, and carried by those present, the request for withdrawal was approved.

roads – county

Commr. Burhans said he had been contacted regarding a traffic problem at the intersection of Learn Road and State Road 473.  The nature of the complaint was that the four-way stop signs were not being observed.  On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram, and carried unanimously by those present, the Board requested the Clerk to send a letter to the Sheriff informing him of this problem and ask that his Department take care of this matter.

ordinance

On motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems, and carried unanimously by those present, the reading of Ordinances 1974-3 and 1974-2 was postponed until August 13, 1974 at 11:00 a.m.

insurance

Mr. Hunter, Deputy Clerk, reported that the Workman’s Compensation Insurance expires August 5, 1974 and requests its extension to November 5, 1974, to be included with the other insurance bids being taken at that time.  On motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems, and carried unanimously by those present, the above request was approved.

outdoor recreational facilities

Dixie Allen, Ph.D., of Lake Sumter Community College, appeared regarding bicycle trails.  Doctor Allen had a plan of such trails, which were drawn up by the College.  These plans are on file in the Board of County Commissioners’ Office.  Nancy Crissinger, of the Planning and Zoning Department, presented the information that she had compiled regarding this subject.  The Board stated that as soon as all the information as to the funding of the trails and the plans for these trails from the cities are obtained, the County would do its best to work with the citizens of Lake County to accomplish this request.

zoning

59-74-1           Robert Austin, Jr., Attorney               A to R-1-6

Mr. Austin appeared and requested the case be postponed for 30 days.  On motion of Commr. Windram, second by Commr. Deems, and carried unanimously by those present, the case was postponed until August 20, 1974, at 2:00 P.M.

60-74-2           Cecil C. Theus                                                R-1-7 to R-1-6

No one appeared regarding this rezoning.  On motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems, and carried unanimously by those present, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission was upheld and rezoning approved.

450-2               CUP for expansion of cemetery in R-1-15    Cecil C. Theus

No one appeared regarding this rezoning.  On motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems, and carried unanimously by those present, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission was upheld and the CUP approved.

58-74-2           Harvey Yawn                                      R-1-7 to A

No one appeared regarding this case.  On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram, and carried unanimously by those present, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission was upheld and the rezoning approved.

57-74-4           Planning and Zoning Commission     C-1 to R-1-7

The following appeared in favor of the rezoning:  Mr. Cecil Lundy, Mr. James Livingston, Mr. Homor Royals, Mrs. Reba Harris.

Mr. Paul Ceiner appeared in opposition to the rezoning.

The Planning and Zoning Commission requested to withdraw their petition.  On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram, and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved the withdrawal of this case.

56-74-5           Adelia Owens                                     A to RR

No one appeared regarding this case.  On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram, and carried unanimously by those present, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission was upheld and rezoning approved.

451-3               Dow Geiger                                        CUP for a PUD in A

A letter from Commr. Hoskinson was read which requested that the Board listen to the testimony of those present, but due to the fact that this case was in his District, he would like to familiarize himself with the case and take part in the voting.  On motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems, and carried unanimously by those present, the case was postponed until August 20, 1974.

2-74-5             Leonard Kanto                                    A to RR

No one appeared regarding this case.  On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram, and carried unanimously by those present, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission was upheld and the rezoning denied.

55-74-4           Eugene J. Zeoli                                   A to CP

No one appeared regarding this case.  On motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems, and carried unanimously by those present, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission was upheld and the rezoning approved.

accounts

On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram, and carried unanimously by those present, travel was approved for Commr. Burhans to attend the East Central Florida Comprehensive Health meeting on July 22, 1974, at 8:00 P.M., at the FTU campus.

On motion of Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram, and carried unanimously by those present, the Board approved the purchase of a Lanier Nyematic Word Processing System for the office of Judge Sturgis in the amount of $1,030.00.

On motion of Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems, and carried unanimously by those present, travel was approved for Mr. Glenn Middleton to attend the 30th Annual Research Conference Southern Building Code Congress in Birmingham, Alabama, along with a $50.00 pre-registration fee.

There being no further business to bring before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 3:15 p.m.

 

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Clerk                                                                                                               Chairman