A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
september 10, 1974
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on September 10, 1974 at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida with the following members present: James R. Carson, Jr., Chairman, C. A. Deems, J. M. Hoskinson, Thomas J. Windram, and Glenn C. Burhans. 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 James R. Carson.
deeds
Michael Donoghue, County Engineer, appeared before the Board and presented the following Right of Way deeds for recording.
Yoder Inc. – Dewey Robbins Road – 2-2729 & 2-2824
Mildred M. Ferris – Dewey Robbins Road - 2-2729 & 2-2824
Henry & Doris Kent - Dewey Robbins Road - 2-2729 & 2-2824
J. C. White – Wiygul Road – 5-7581
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the above deeds were denied for recording. On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the above deeds were approved for recording with the exception of J. C. White on Wiygul Road, DR 5-7581.
roads – subdivision
The County Engineer presented to the Board a cost estimate for the paving of a road in Lake Gertrude Terrace Subdivision. Discussion was held as to whether the County could pave this road due to the fact that there is no dedication for public use. Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated that the County would have to be given a larger right of way to conform to the Subdivision Regulations before the County could consider paving this road on a cost participation basis. It was the Board members’ opinion that the residents in Lake Gertrude Terrace Subdivision could have this work done by a private company at a reasonable price.
licenses and permits
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the following Utility and Driveway Permits were approved:
PERMIT NO. PERMITTEE PURPOSE ROAD
622 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable S-44A
639 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable Oklahoma St.
641 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 3-1842
648 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable S-437
649 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable S-44A
650 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 4-5876
651 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable S-44A
652 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable S-44A
653 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 1-6512
654 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 1-6511
655 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable Lincoln Road
656 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 1-6412
657 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 2-4606A
658 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 466B
663 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable S-468
666 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 4-4581
668 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 1-4832
670 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable S-466A
672 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 3-1653
674 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 3-4157
675 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable S-452
676 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 3-4057
669 Florida Telephone Corp. Buried Cable 1-5702
3-205 Florida Power Corp. Vertical Line S-561A
3-206 Sumter Electric Coop. Power Line 3-2745
DRIVEWAY PERMITS
George F. Hoffman S-44B
Robert M. Pike S-439
James W. Test Shore Drive
Bobby B. Woodlief S-44B
Jane Carroll S-561A
outdoor recreational facilities
The County Engineer stated that the Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission had requested the Engineering Department to draw up the Plan of the Fishing Pier on Lake Eustis. On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Public Works Department was authorized to prepare the plan for the Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission.
maps and plats
The County Engineer presented to the Board the Plat of Hartle Road for recording. Mr. Watkins stated that on this plat was provided a space for the signature of a registered land surveyor and cannot be recorded with such a signature. On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the employment of a registered land surveyor to recheck and certify the Plat of Hartle Road.
road closing
The County Engineer presented to the Board the following petition for the closing of a cul de sac described as:
All that portion of Pineway Court lying south at the easterly extension of the north line of Lot 9, Travers Manor Subdivision as recorded in Plat Book 16, Page 64, Public Records of Lake County, Florida, and the westerly of the northerly extension of the East line of said Lot 9.
No one appeared in opposition to the closing of this cul de sac. On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the above-described portion of the cul de sac was closed.
bids
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board postponed the opening of the advertised bids until 10:15 a.m.
At 10:15 a.m. the Chairman asked the Clerk to open and read the bids on the following:
Oil and Grease
Central Oil No Bid
Amoco Oil Bid Received
Union 76 No Bid
Concrete Pipe
Carns Concrete Pipe Company Bid Received
Southern Culvert Bid Received
Ewell Concrete Pipe Company Bid Received
Diesel Fuel
No bids were received
Sign Materials
Dave Smith & Company, Inc. Bid Received
McCain Sales of Florida, Inc. Bid Received
3 M Bid Received
Vulcan Signs and Stampings, Inc. Bid Received
Dominion Traffic Sign & Signal Bid Received
H.A. Busbee Company No Bid
Radio Maintenance
Syntronic Bid Received
Glen Mar Bid Received
Hot Asphaltic Concrete Plant Mix and Cold Mix
Macasphalt Corporation Bid Received
Crushed Stone, Slag & Limerock
Brooksville Rock Bid Received
Florida Crushed Stone Company Bid Received
Gulf Coast Aggregates, Inc. Bid Received
Holmes Company, Inc. Bid Received
Florida Rock Industries Inc. Bid Received
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the bids were referred to the County Engineer to check for specifications and return to the Board with his recommendation.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the County Engineer to negotiate with suppliers for the County on all advertised items for which bids were not received.
animals
Commr. Burhans stated that a problem existed with the disposal of dead animals over the weekend. He stated that Mrs. Gross would appreciate a couple of freezers in which to store the animals. The Board requested that the Clerk find out where the old freezers were stored that the County had declared surplus.
county buildings
Commr. Burhans stated that the County owns the American Legion Building in Umatilla and that the members of the Legion had contacted him requesting that the building be painted. Commr. Burhans informed the Board that the American Legion members would apply the paint if it was supplied. On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of paint in an amount not to exceed $150 for the painting of the County-owned building in Umatilla.
county employees
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board instructed the Clerk to advertise for a Civil Defense Director with a salary of $8,000 in the Civil Defense Publication.
ordinances
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried, Ordinance 1974-3 regarding Mobile Homes was placed for its second reading by title only.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried, Ordinance 1974-3 regarding Mobile Homes was passed on its second reading by title only as follows:
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. Burhans abstained from voting due to a conflict of interest which has been filed in the Board of County Commissioners Office and in Tallahassee as required by law.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, Ordinance 1974-4 was placed for its third and final reading by title only.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, Ordinance 1974-4 dealing with the Density of Cluster Housing was passed and adopted on its third and final reading by title only as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, BY DEFINING THE DENSITY OF CLUSTER HOUSING.
PUBLIC HEALTH
Commr. Windram brought to the attention of the Board that a decision had to be made with regard to the Emergency Medical Services By-Laws. At this time, Commr. Windram presented to the Board a tentative list of Advisory Board members to the Emergency Medical Services Council. Mr. Ford, the County Attorney, presented to the Board the changes in the By-Laws.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board moved to create the Emergency Medical Services Council as outlined in the Federal Guidelines and approved the amended By-Laws as presented by the County Attorney, and the members of the Council will be those names submitted to the Board and that a letter of intent be drawn in order to apply for the Federal Funds Available.
recess and reassembly
At 12 Noon the Chairman announced that the Commissioners would adjourn for lunch at the Mount Dora Steak House and that the public and press were invited on a Dutch-treat basis. The Board will reconvene at 2:00 p.m.
zoning
zoning violation 74-41 david smart
The Code Enforcement Officer recommended that this case be postponed for 30 days due to the fact that this property may be rezoned. On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board postponed this case for 30 days.
zoning violation 74-53 john r. baker
Mr. Henderson, Code Enforcement Officer, stated that an inspection had been made and that a letter regarding this matter was on file.
Mr. Dalton Payne appeared before the Board and suggested that the property be divided so that the trailers could remain on lots. Mr. Henderson stated that this had already been researched and would not solve the problem.
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, Mr. Baker was found in violation of Ordinance 1971-6 and declared a public nuisance and was given thirty days in which to remove five of the eight mobile homes on his three lots and renew Building Permit #24399.
zoning violation 74-64 rev. j.t. stephens
Reverend Stephens appeared before the Board with regards to this case. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, Rev. Stephens was found in violation and declared a public nuisance and was given thirty days to remove the chickens and hogs from his property.
zoning violation 74-54 dave mccormick
No one appeared with regards to this case. On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, Mr. McCormick was found in violation of Ordinance 1974-6 and declared a public nuisance and was given thirty days in which to secure building permits for the two mobile homes on his two lots and to have the mobile homes placed properly.
zoning violation 74-59 nathaniel davis
No one appeared with regards to this case. On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, Mr. David was found in violation of Ordinance 1971-4 and declared a public nuisance and was given thirty days to make the necessary corrections to comply with the ordinance.
zoning violation 74-60 james hawkins
No one appeared with regards to this case. On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, Mr. Hawkins was found in violation of Ordinance 1971-1 and declared a public nuisance and was given thirty days to comply with the ordinance.
zoning violation 74-62 thomas anderson
No one appeared with regards to this case. On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, Mr. Anderson was found in violation of Ordinance 1971-6 and declared a public nuisance and given thirty days to comply with the ordinance.
zoning violation 74-63 sallie huff
No one appeared with regards to this case. On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, Mrs. Huff was found in violation of Ordinance 1971-6, declared a public nuisance, and given thirty days to remove all mobile homes in excess of one from her property, secure the necessary permits, and to remove any junk on her property.
zoning violation 74-67 eva mae wimbley
No one appeared with regards to this case. On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, Eva Wimbley was found in violation and given thirty days to secure a building permit in order to make her mobile home a legal living place.
zoning violation 74-72 don driggers
No one appeared with regards to this case. On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, this case was postponed for 30 days.
appointments
Commr. Carson stated that according to law, the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners and a County Judge, which would be either Judge Aulls or Judge Milton, must serve on the Canvassing Board. Due to circumstances beyond their control, neither of the Judges nor himself will be able to serve. Commr. Carson at this time appointed Commr. Thomas Windram to serve on the Canvassing Board for the County Judge and Commr. Deems to serve in place of the Chairman of the Board. Commr. Burhans was appointed as a replacement member to the Canvassing Board.
county employees
Mr. Joseph Hill, Chairman of the Pollution Control Board, appeared before the Commissioners to inform them that Mr. Hennessey had completed his schooling and had obtained his degree. He stated that the Pollution Control Board was pleased with his work and requested that consideration be given as to his salary in the 1974-1975 Budget and that he be designated head of the Pollution Control Department. No one appeared with regards to this case. On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried, Mr. William Henderson was designated as the Pollution Control Officer. Commr. Burhans voted “no.”
bonds
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the following Contractor Bonds were approved:
41-75 James E. Hayes, Jr. (Electrical)
994-75 Luther R. Buckner (Building)
1038-75 Terry D. Hagen (Building)
1214 Allison B. Liles (Electrical)
1215 E. L. Murphy dba Murphy Builders
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the cancellation of the Contractor Bond for Arthur Henry Lee was approved.
indigents
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the following changes were approved on the indigent list:
CANCEL Dalton Payne for Ernest Williams Dist. #2 $75
CANCEL Ben Christely for Harold Williams Dist. #1 $40
CANCEL Mary Sanders for Walter Mays Dist. #1 $60
ADD Bill Jarrett for Luther Welch Dist. #1 $45
accounts – other
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board returned the payment voucher for Mr. Donald Quagliotti, a Civil Defense Volunteer, to the Civil Defense Department, stating that the Board is unable to approve travel payment in the amount of $32.48 due to the fact that approval for travel had not been obtained from the Board.
accounts allowed
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved the travel of Mr. Robert Alderman to Tallahassee for the purpose of filing the Lake County Landfill Budget.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the final quarterly dues payment of Lake County to the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council in the amount of $2,000.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment to Waterman Memorial Hospital in the amount of $3,071.48 for the Northeast Hospital District Fund.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved payment to Len H. Baird, Contractor, who is building the addition to the animal shelter in the amount of $3,984 as partial payment for the total bid price of $4,980.00.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved amending the Northwest Hospital District Budget-Ambulance Fund from $40,305.53 to $58,305.53 in order to draw the $18,000 received by the County from the State for Emergency Medical Facilities. This Budget amendment is in accordance with Chapter 73-126 and Chapter 73-262 and Chapter 129.06 of the Florida State Statutes.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the following vouchers were cancelled:
FUND NUMBER
Fine and Forfeiture 1268
Fine and Forfeiture 328
Fine and Forfeiture 361
Fine and Forfeiture 605
Fine and Forfeiture 1365
Fine and Forfeiture 1403
General Revenue 1782
General Revenue 1783
General Revenue 1784
General Revenue 1973
General Revenue 1625
General Revenue 2446
General Revenue 2481
General Revenue 2704
Fine and Forfeiture 1515
Fine and Forfeiture 1309
Fine and Forfeiture 1416
Fine and Forfeiture 252
On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously the following vouchers were approved for payment:
Fine and Forfeiture 387-416
Road and Bridge 956-1045
Northeast Ambulance Fund 15
Northwest Ambulance Fund 17-19
Northeast Hospital District 9
General Revenue 2608-2870
State II Mosquito Control 38-41
State II Landfill 36-37
Auto Inspection 242-266
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, travel was approved for Fred Bollenberg, Veterans Service Officer; Lorrine Retey, Assistant Veterans Service Officer; and Dorothy Orr, Secretary, to travel to St. Petersburg on October 9-11, 1974 to attend the Veterans Service Officer Mid-Winter Conference at the Sheraton-Bel Air Motel.
On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, travel was approved for Fred Bollenberg to attend the State Association of County Commissioners Convention in Hollywood on October 23-26, 1974 at the Diplomat Hotel. Commr. Deems voted “no.”
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, travel was approved for Mr. Jackson A. Haddox, County Extension Director, and John L. Jackson, Jr. to attend the Florida Citrus Growers Institute at Citrus Showcase in Winter Haven on September 10-11, 1974.
On a motion by Commr. Hoskinson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, travel was approved for Mary Valentine, Extension Home Economist Agent, to attend and participate in the programs for the National Association Extension Home Economics Agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota from September 20-27, 1974.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, purchase was approved for one dryer from Lenhart Electric Company in Leesburg in the amount of $123 for the Agricultural Center.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of postage in the amount of $300 for County Court use in the Criminal and Civil Division.
There being no further business to bring before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
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james r. carson, jr., chairman
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James C. Watkins, Clerk