A special MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OCTOBER 30, 1974
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners convened in special session on October 30, 1974 at 10:00 a.m. in the Fourth Floor Courtroom, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida, to open bids for County Insurance and two motor vehicles for the Building and Planning Department. Members present were: James R. Carson, Jr., Chairman, C. A. Deems, Thomas J. Windram, J. M. Hoskinson, and Glenn C. Burhans. Others present were: James C. Hunter, Chief Deputy Clerk; Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; Evan Porter, Deputy Clerk and Andrea Gambrell, Deputy Clerk.
The Invocation was given Evan Porter, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by James R. Carson, Jr.
insurance
Mr. James C. Hunter, Deputy Clerk, stated that proper proof of publication had been received and is on file. The Chairman instructed Mr. Hunter to open the sealed bids. They are as follows:
WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION
The Travelers Insurance Companies
Agency: Holstein, Church and Pickering $38,651.00
Iowa National Insurance Co.
Agency: Holstein, Church and Pickering $33,333.00
Leatherby Insurance Co.
Agency: Lassiter-Ware, Inc. $33,333.00
Michigan Mutual Liability Co.
Agency: Paul Hudson Insurance Agency $36,492.00
American Guarantee and Liability Ins. Co.
Agency: First National Insurance Agency $31,405.00
Nationwide Mutual Ins. Co.
Agency: James C. Noblitt Ins. Co. $33,333.00
Pacific Employers Ins. Co.
Agency: Simpson-Waite, Inc. $33,732.00
Travelers Insurance Companies
Agency: First National Insurance Agency $38,651.00
OCCUPATIONAL DEATH
Travelers Insurance Co.
Agency: First National Ins. Agency $1,243.20
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co.
Agency: James Noblitt Insurance Agency $1,320.00
Continental Casualty Company
Agency: Lassiter –Ware, Inc. 1,131.00
United States Fidelity and Guaranty
Agency: Paul Hudson Insurance Agency $1,218.00
Life Insurance Co. of North America
Agency: Olivenbaum Insurance Agency $910.00
The Travelers Insurance Company
Agency: Holstein, Church & Pickering $1,461.60
COMPREHENSIVE HOSPITAL LIABILITY INSURANCE
LAKE MEMORIAL NURSING HOME
St. Paul Fire & Marine Ins. Company
Agency: Lassiter-Ware, Inc. $1,675.00
Commr. Carson stated that the advertised bids for the two motor vehicles for the Building Department would now be opened. Mr. James Hunter stated that proper proof of publication had been received and was on file. The bids were as follows:
FOUR DOOR SEDAN
D. C. Waters Ford
1975 LTD – net price with trade in $3,867.00
OR $3,967.00
Key Scales Ford
1975 Torino Series – net with trade in $3,601.95
Cecil Clark Chevrolet
1975 Impala – net with trade in $4,000.00
PICKUP TRUCK
Cecil Clark Chevrolet
1974 Luv Pickup – net with trade in $2,750.00
Key Scales Ford
1974 Courrier – net with trade in $2,916.55
D. C. Waters Ford
1974 Courrier – net with trade in $2,757.00
OR $2,857.00
On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the bids for the motor vehicles were referred to the Building Official to check for specifications and report back to the Board with his recommendation on November 5, 1974.
On a motion by Commr. Burhans seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Insurance Bids were referred to the County Attorney and the Clerk to check the specifications and report back to the Board with a recommendation at 11:45 A.M.
recess and reassembly
The Chairman announced that the Board would adjourn until 11:45 A.M.
At 11:45 A.M. the Clerk and Attorney presented the following recommendations to the Board:
WORKMAN’S COMPENSATION
American Guarantee and Liability Ins.
First National Insurance Agency PREMIUM $31,405.00
OCCUPATIONAL DEATH
Continental Casualty Company
Lassiter-Ware, Inc. PREMIUM $1,131.00
COMP. HOSPITAL LIABILITY
St. Paul Fire & Marine Ins. Co.
Lassiter-Ware, Inc. PREMIUM $1,675.00
On a motion by Commr. Deems seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the County Insurance was awarded to the above listed agents being the best and lowest bidders meeting County specifications.
public health
Commr. Windram brought to the attention of the Board that the County Contract with Lennon’s Ambulance Service will expire in the very near future. Commr. Windram suggested that the County extend the contract with Lennon’s on a month-to-month basis until the operational problem of their service can be resolved. On a motion by Commr. Windram seconded by Commr. Hoskinson and carried unanimously, the Board extended its contract with Lennon’s Ambulance Service on a month-to-month (30 day) basis, that either party may terminate the contract upon a 30 day notice, their 1974-1975 budgetary funds will become effective November 1, 1974.
planning and zoning
Mr. Ford, County Attorney, presented to the Board a Resolution which, if adopted, would make Lake County eligible to receive Local Planning Assistance Funds under the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’s fiscal year beginning July 1, 1975.
On a motion by Comr. Hoskinson seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board adopted the above Resolution as presented by the County Attorney.
elections – general and primary
Commr. Carson stated that he would be unable to serve on the Canvassing Board for the General Elections on November 6, 1974, due to the fact that he would be out of the country. He therefor appointed Commr. C. A. Deems to serve on this Board in his place.
There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 12:15 p.m.
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chairman
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Clerk