A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

april 15, 1975

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners convened in regular session on Tuesday, April 15, 1975, at 9:00 a.m., in the Commissioners’ Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida.  Present were:  Thomas J. Windram; C.A. Deems; Glenn C. Burhans; and James R. Carson, Jr.  Others present were: James C. Watkins, Clerk; Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; and Andrea Gambrell, Deputy Clerk.  J.M. Hoskinson phoned stating that he would be a few minutes late for the Board meeting.

The Invocation was given by James C. Watkins, Clerk, and Commr. Deems beat Commr. Carson to the punch in leading the Pledge of Allegiance.

commissioners

At 9:15 A.M. Commr. Hoskinson arrived for the Board meeting.

minutes

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 18, 1975 were approved as amended.  Amended copy is on file in the Minute Folder of March 1975.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the minutes of the special meeting of March 24, 1975 were approved as amended.  Amended copy is on file in the Minute Folder of March 1975.

insurance

Commr. Carson reported to the Board that he had been in contact with Mr. Arthur Bourlay regarding the County retaining him as an insurance consultant on behalf of Lake County.  Commr. Carson stated that Mr. Burlay was agreeable to working for the County on a retainer fee of $50 a day plus expenses.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved to retain Mr. Bourlay as an insurance consultant at an amount not to exceed $1,000 and authorized the County Attorney to draw an appropriate contract stating same.

resolutions

Mr. Joe Thornton and Mary Jo Brown representing the Lake County Boy’s Ranch appeared before the Board to request that the Board proclaim April 27, 1975 through May 3, 1975 as Lake County Boy’s Ranch Week.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board adopted a resolution proclaiming April 27-May 3, 1975 as Lake County Boy’s Ranch Week and directed the County Attorney to write the proclamation as soon as possible.

building department

Commr. Hoskinson presented to the Board a letter from Mr. Glenn Middleton stating that Mr. Paul Wilson had submitted an application for certification as a Plumbing Contractor under the grandfather clause as defined in Chapter 73-515 of the Florida Statutes.  The Board of Examiners was satisfied that he met all requirements and, therefore, requests that the Board approve a Certificate of Competency.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved that a Certificate of Competency be issued to Mr. Paul Wilson upon the recommendation of the Board of Examiners.

accounts allowed

The Chairman presented to the Board another letter from Glenn Middleton regarding a series of Building Seminars sponsored by the Florida Building Officials Association.  He stated that the registration fee for each seminar is $20.00 and requests that the Board approve an expenditure not to exceed $80.00 to pay the registration fees for four inspectors.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved an expenditure not to exceed $80.00 in registration fees for the series of seminars sponsored by the Florida Building Officials Association.  Checks are to be made payable to: Building Seminars and Marketing Department 2L, 1812 American Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32809.

planning and zoning

Commr. Hoskinson informed the Board that he had received notification that the Cabinet would be meeting on May 20, 1975 to discuss the regulations being imposed on the Green Swamp.  Commr. Hoskinson reminded the Board that May 20, 1975 was a regular meeting date and if the Board members decided they wanted to attend this Cabinet hearing, the Board meeting would have to be changed immediately.  Discussion was held.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the change of the regular Board meeting of May 20, 1975 to May 23, 1975 at 9:00 A.M. and authorized any necessary re-advertisement in connection with this meeting change.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board authorized travel to Tallahassee for any Commissioner, County Planner, necessary planning staff, and the County Attorney to attend the Cabinet aides meeting on Thursday, May 15, 1975 and to the Cabinet hearing on May 20, 1975.

communications

Commr. Hoskinson presented to the Board a letter from Grimm & Klopf, Inc. requesting the comments of Lake County of a year round recreational campground being built in Lake County.  This was referred to Michael Willett.

appropriations

Commr. Burhans requested guidance from the Board regarding the disbursements of funds being made available to Lake County under CETA Funds which would affect the CETA I Program in Lake County.

The Chairman stated that this discussion would have to be postponed to later in the day because the Consultant Engineers were present for their scheduled interviews involving the completion of the 201 Grant Application.

public health

The following engineer firms appeared before the Board for their scheduled interview regarding the completion of Lake County’s 201 Grant Application.  Each gave a brief history and outline of their company’s qualifications:

            Sverdrup & Parcel & Associates

            VTN Incorporated

            Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan

            Howard, Needles, Tammen & Bergendoff

            Black-Crowe & Eidsness

 

Points of discussion were their experience with the completion of the 201 Grant applications, the availability of their respective staff to begin work on the Grant Application and the success their company has experienced in approval of the various phases by the EPC and DPC.

Discussion was held.  On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the engineer firm of Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan as the County’s first choice with which to negotiate.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the engineer firm of Sverdrup & Parcel & Associates as the County’s second choice with which to negotiate.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the engineer firm of VTN Inc. as the County’s third choice with which to negotiate.

The Board requested that the Planning Department notify the above companies of their negotiation times of May 22, 1975 at 10:00 A.M., 11:00 A.M. and 1:30 P.M. respectively.

courthouse

Jack Jones, Architect, appeared before the Board regarding a proposed schedule date for the acceptance of bids for the construction of the new Courthouse by the Board and a possible starting date.

He stated that it would take his office approximately two weeks to prepare the final documents which would need Board approval before they were released to prospective bidders.

The Board stated that there would be a special meeting on Tuesday, April 29, 1975 at 9:00 A.M. to approve the final documents for the new Lake County Courthouse.

recess and reassembly

At 12:00 Noon the Chairman announced that the Board would adjourn for lunch at the Chateau.  The public and press were invited to join the commissioners for lunch on a Dutch treat basis.  The Board reconvened at 1:30 P.M.

public health

Commr. Hoskinson presented to the Board on behalf of Mr. William Hennessey, Director of Pollution Control, an application from Mr. S.W. Williams to construct a seawall on a lot adjacent to Lake Minnehaha and Monte Vista Canal.  The Board was informed that the Lake County Water Authority owns a right of way for the Monte Vista Canal and due to periodic maintenance of the canal, the actual construction plans must be approved by the County Engineer.  Discussion was held.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved for Mr. S.W. Williams to make application to the Internal Improvement Trust Fund for the construction of a seawall upon the recommendation of the Director of Pollution Control.

roads-subdivision

Commr. Windram stated that Doug Igou, Jr. is developing the subdivision of South Lake Yale Shores and in order to have the roads accepted into the County maintained system, a number of orange trees must be removed from the right of way.  He stated that Mr. Igou would like to have an extension of time for the removal of these trees enabling him to pick the fruit from these trees.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the above request for an extension of time was approved.

civil defense

Commr. Hoskinson stated that since the Board has decided to separate the budgets of the Civil Defense Director and the Veteran Service Officer, Mr. Quagliotti has requested that the Board remove the jurisdiction of the Civil Defense Department from the control of the Planning Department and make it directly responsible to the Board of County Commissioners.  At this time, Commr. Hoskinson stated that it was time for the scheduled rezoning hearings and that discussion of this matter would have to be postponed to late in the day.

planning and zoning

8-75-2  a to c-1 – t.d. mcraw

No one appeared before the Board regarding this case.  On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission was upheld and the rezoning was approved.

10-75-1  rmrp to rr – p&z staff

No one appeared before the Board regarding this rezoning.  On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission was upheld and the rezoning was denied.

424a-1  amendment to cup 424-1 – w. foreman and k. lester

Mr. Kenneth Lester appeared before the Board regarding this case and stated that this amendment would allow them to have one mobile home on the property while they are in the process of developing it into a travel trailer park.  Mr. Willett stated that the area surrounding this property is zoned for mobile homes.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved CUP 424A-1.

18-75-1  rp to r-1-5 – mun wildon cauley

No one appeared before the Board regarding this case.  On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, this case was postponed until Friday, May 23, 1975 at 2:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible.

19-75-1  r-1-7 to rmrp – eugene barger

Mr. Barger appeared before the Board and stated that when he bought the property it was RMRP and was not notified when it was rezoned to R-1-7.  Mr. Willett stated that the Department was unaware that he was the property owner and, therefore confirmed the statement of Mr. Barger that notification of the rezoning was not sent to him.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission was overturned and the rezoning was approved.

20-75-1  c-2 & rr to a – P&Z Commission (Staff)

No one appeared before the Board regarding this case.  On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission was upheld and the rezoning was approved except for the SW 1/4 of the S 1/2 of government Lot 2 and S 1/4 of government Lot 3, east of the highway.

21-75-5  rmrp to r-1-7 or rp – p&z commission (staff)

No one appeared before the Board regarding this case.  On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission was upheld and the rezoning was approved to RP.

22-75-3  request site plan approval in mp – r.r. taylor

No one appeared before the Board regarding this case.  On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission was upheld and the site plan was approved.

23-75-5  r-1-7 to r-1-5 – dorothy clayton

No one appeared before the Board regarding this case.  On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission was upheld and the rezoning was denied.

24-75-1  rmrp to a – p&z commission (staff)

No one appeared before the Board regarding this case.  On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission was upheld and the rezoning was approved.

152-3  revocation of a cup – p&z commission (staff)

Mr. Rowan Thaylor appeared before the Board regarding this case and stated that his plan to develop this property as a travel trailer park had been interrupted due to his wife becoming seriously ill requiring open heart surgery.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to revoke this CUP was overturned and the CUP will remain in effect.

178-2  revocation of a cup – p&z commission (staff)

No one appeared before the Board regarding this case.  On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission was upheld and the CUP was revoked.

138-2  revocation of a cup – p&z commission (staff)

Mr. Willett stated that he had been in contact with the owner and that he was told that the owner had changed his plans and that the CUP was no longer needed.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission was upheld and the CUP was revoked.

468-5  cup in a – thomas priddy

Commr. Burhans stated that Mr. and Mrs. Priddy contacted him requesting a postponement of this case until the next rezoning meeting.

Mr. Robert Stebbins, Attorney representing several individuals in the area, appeared before the Board in opposition to the CUP and the postponement.  Discussion was held.

Commr. Burhans moved that this case be postponed until May 23, 1975 at 2:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible.  The Chairman announced that the motion had died due to the lack of a second.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission was upheld and the CUP was denied.

469-4  cup in m-1 – lindsley paving co.

Mr. Lindsley appeared before the Board regarding this case.  Discussion was held.

Commr. Windram stated that there were some problems to be worked out due to misunderstandings and therefore on a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, this case was postponed until May 23, 1975 at 2:00 P.M. or as soon therefore as possible.

present and requested classification of usage

Mr. Willett presented to the Board for its consideration and approval the following:

Classification of Uses to permit under Conditional Use Permit a motion picture studio in Agriculture zoning districts under the Classification of Uses process as set forth under paragraph 60.170 of the Lake County Ordinance 1971-6 as amended to date.

 

Mr. Robert Tuller and Mrs. Reba Harris appeared before the Board and asked if it had taken into consideration the King Helie Master Land Use Plan and the Flood Prone Area.

Carter Moore, Attorney representing the Motion Picture Studio, stated that it was not their intention to make this a tourist attraction.  He stated that there would only be three full time employees at the facility and that when a picture was in production, a caterer would be retained to provide meals.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the addition of a motion picture studio to the list of classification of uses in Agriculture Zoning District under a Conditional Use Permit.

470-4  cup for a picture studio in a – carter moore

Discussion was held regarding the access to this facility.  It was brought to the attention of the Board that this would be a private easement which would have to be settled between the property owner and the Motion Picture Studio.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission was upheld and the rezoning was approved.

25-75-1  c-1 to r-1-7 or r-1-15 – p&z commission

No one appeared before the Board regarding this case.  On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, this case was postponed until May 23, 1975 at 2:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible.

26-75-4  c-1 to cp – edward brown

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

7-75-4  r-1-7 to a – albert gay

No one appeared before the Board regarding this case.  On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission was upheld and the rezoning was approved.

27-75-2  r-1-7 to r-1-5 – willie taylor

No one appeared before the Board regarding this case.  On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission was upheld and the rezoning was approved.

471-1  cup in rr – a.p. burdorf

A representative of Cathedral Arch Estates Association appeared before the Board regarding a deed restriction on the land that they wanted submitted into the records of the Board of County Commissioners.

Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated that it could be accepted for the record but would be of no legal value to the Association at a later date.  Mr. Ford advised that the Association have a legal document drawn, properly signed and recorded in the Clerk’s Office if the Association wished to have enforceable restrictions on the land in question.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission was upheld and the CUP was approved.

472-5  cup in r-1-5 – henry pettigrew

No one appeared before the Board regarding this case.  On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission was upheld and the CUP was approved.

28-75-3  rr to a – george lyon

No one appeared before the Board regarding this case.  On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission was upheld and the rezoning was approved.

473-3  cup for disposal site – george lyon

No one appeared before the Board regarding this case.  On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission was upheld and the CUP was approved.

29-75  rmrp to rm – p&z commission

No one appeared before the Board regarding this case.  On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission was upheld and the rezoning was approved.

30-75-2  r-1-7 to rr – norman cummins

No one appeared before the Board regarding this case.  On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission was upheld and the rezoning was approved.

31-75-5  r-1-7 to a – e.d. wertz

No one appeared before the Board regarding this case.  On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission was upheld and the rezoning was approved.

present and requested classification or usage

Mr. Willett presented to the Board for its consideration and approval the following:

Classification of Uses to permit under Conditional Use Permit Home Occupations in Agriculture Zoning District under the Classification of Uses process as set forth under paragraph 60.170 of the Lake County Ordinance 1971-6 as amended to date.

 

Discussion was held.  On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the above change in Classification of Uses to allow under Conditional Use Permit Home Occupations in Agriculture Zoning District with the amendment that only one person outside the immediate family may assist in the operation of the home occupation.

present and requested classification or usage

Mr. Willett presented to the Board for its consideration and approval the following:

Classification of Uses to permit under Conditional Use Permit Mobile Homes in C-1, C-2 and LM Zoning Districts in rural areas for watchmen under the Classification of Uses process as set forth under paragraph 60.170 of the Lake County Ordinance 1971-6 as amended to date.

 

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the change in Classification of Uses to permit under Conditional Use Permit Mobile Homes in C-1, C-2 and LM Zoning Districts in rural areas for watchmen.

ordinances

Ordinance 1975-3 was presented to the Board as follows by title only:

an ordinance amending the zoning regulations of lake county, florida as amended, by adding the following definitions: home occupations and changing the numbering of sections within section 40.

 

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, Ordinance 1975-3 was passed on its first and only reading by title only.

Ordinance 1975-4 was presented to the Board as follows by title only:

an ordinance amending the zoning regulations of lake county, florida, ordinance 1971-6 as amended by amending paragraph 60.15 subsection 60.150 (d) to read as follows:

D.        mobile home as a single family residence in connection with bona fide commercial agricultural pursuits, having a minimum living area of 850 square feet, of which 300 square feet of screened room may be included.

 

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board postponed this Ordinance for 90 days to allow it to be re-advertised to include conventional housing as requested by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

appropriations

Mr. Ken Law of the Florida Employment Service appeared before the Board with a contract for CETA Funds in the amount of $37,000.  He stated that he needed the Board’s approval and signature regarding the disbursement of funds for the following approved positions:

1.     Two Gate Attendants (County Commission)

2.     Three Nutritionist Program Aides (County Extension Service)

3.     Five Clerical Aides (Lake County School Board)

 

He informed the Board that since Lake County has become a program agent, it will be necessary for the Board to approve and thus create these previously applied for and State approved positions by the above eligible agencies.

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the contract as presented to the Board by Mr. Law and directed the Chairman to sign same.

Discussion was resumed regarding the available training funds which would affect the program known to Lake County as the CETA I Program.  Discussion was held regarding the disbursement of these funds.  The Board members agreed that they would like to have the Division of Youth Services receive some funding to enable them to maintain the programs dealing with persons 17 years of age and under and also would like funding to go to the Florida Employment Service to continue the programs Mr. Glyn Faircloth has established dealing with persons 17 years of age and older.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved that 1/3 of the Training Funds available to Lake County affecting the CETA I Program be allocated to the Division of Youth Services and the remaining 2/3 be allocated to the Florida Employment Service.

fairgrounds

Mr. J. Carl Smith, Executive Director of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce, appeared before the Board and presented a financial statement to the Board which involved the Convention Center Funds and presented to the Board a check for $5,082 which was the balance of funds in the bank under the Convention Fund Account handled by the Lake County Chamber of Commerce.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the financial report submitted by Mr. Smith for the Convention and the check in the amount of $5,082.

appropriations

Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated that Mr. Ken Law had pointed out that in the contract drawn, which designated the Division of Employment Services as the County’s agent in the administration of the CETA Funds, it stated that the County had the power to hire and fire employees under these funds.  However, Mr. Ford pointed out that if these funds are used by the municipalities, there should be a clause stating that the designated sub-grantees also have the power to hire and fire employees under the CETA Funds.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the County Attorney to amend the contract as suggested regarding the hiring and firing of CETA employees between the Division of Employment Services and Lake County.

accounts allowed

Commr. Hoskinson stated that he was selected to be on the National Association of County Commissioners’ Labor Management Relations Steering Committee and that there would be a meeting in Milwaukee on May 27, 1975 to establish programs for the coming year.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, travel was approved for Commr. Hoskinson to attend the meeting of the NACo Steering Committee on May 27 & 28, 1975 in Milwaukee.

fire districts

Commr. Windram stated that he had given the County Attorney a letter from the Volunteer Fire Departments requesting that the County support their organization in the amount of $75,000.  Discussion was held.

The Board requested that Mr. Ford answer this letter informing the Volunteer Fire Department why the County would be unable to support their organization in the amount of $75,000.

civil defense

Commr. Hoskinson stated that there was an office space problem in the Civil Defense Office.  The Clerk stated that the paneling which was removed from the Pioneer Building could be used to fix up the office space.  On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the Clerk to establish office space for the Civil Defense Director in an amount not to exceed $100.

Commr. Hoskinson stated that the Civil Defense Director needed furniture.  The Chairman requested the Clerk to contact Mr. Quagliotti and ask him to see if there wasn’t some suitable furniture available at Starke.

budget

Discussion was resumed regarding the separation of the Veterans Service Office and the Civil Defense Office.  Discussion was held.  On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Veterans Service Office and the Civil Defense Office was removed from under the jurisdiction of the Planning Department and placed directly under the direction of the Board of County Commissioners and stated that a separate budget shall be submitted for these two offices for the coming budget year.

building department

Commr. Hoskinson stated that there have been some problems with the Planning and Building Department being placed together under the same director and suggested that they be separated into two distinctive departments.  This was referred to Commr. Deems for his research and recommendation to the Board.

county vehicles

Commr. Hoskinson brought to the attention of the Board the problem with regard to the surplus of vehicles which are titled to the Lake Louise Security Patrol.  This matter was referred to the County Attorney for his attention.

roads-subdivision

Commr. Deems stated that the County had finished resurfacing certain roads in the East Lake Harris Estates and that there was $1,500 left over which the residents are aware of and would like returned to them.  This was referred to the County Attorney and the Clerk for their research and recommendation to the Board.

landfill

Commr. Hoskinson stated that he had been contacted by Mr. Swiderski informing him that there was a possible buyer interested in the property the County is contemplating purchasing for a landfill.  Commr. Hoskinson stated that Mr. Swiderski would like some commitment from the County regarding the acreage it would purchase.  Discussion was held.  The Commissioners took an oral vote and the majority of the members felt that the County could commit itself to purchase 50 acres of the land in question.  Commr. Hoskinson was directed to notify Mr. Swiderski of the committed acreage, and if this does not meet with the satisfaction of Mr. Swiderski, the Chairman has the authority to call the County Attorney to have the appraisal of the property terminated.

municipalities

Commr. Deems stated that he had been informed by the County Engineer that it would cost approximately $700 to install the culvert as requested by the City of Groveland and that a letter had been received from the City of Groveland stating they would assume the total cost.

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the Public Works Department to proceed with the above work with the City of Groveland, assuming the total cost.

accounts – transfer

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the transfer of $100 from #3993341 “Contracted Services” to #3993328 “Travel Expense” effective March 18, 1975.

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the transfer of $1200 from #4210201-1 to #4210338-1 in the General Revenue Funds, State II Landfill.

bonds

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the following Contractor Bonds:

1258                Herbert A. Bolves dba Herbert A. Bolves Contractor

1259-75           Gerard T. Dress dba General Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.

indigents

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board confirmed the Lake County residency of Mrs. Nonnie Gray, which will enable her to continue to remain on the Confederate Pension Payroll.  This is done in accordance with Chapter 291.16 of the Florida Statutes.

accounts allowed

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the purchase of 125 decals from Bob McGarity Advertising in Daytona Beach at a cost of $185 for the Mosquito Control Department.

county property appraiser

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the Certificates of Error and Correction 04201-04228, with the exception of 04214 and 04221 and the voiding of 10445.

reports

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board acknowledged the receipt of the Annual Report of the Lake Soil and Water Conservation District.

licenses and permits

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved the $500 gun permit Bonds for Daniel A. McClellan and Edward P. Meshalko.

hospitals

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the admission of James Reggie Towler to the A.G. Holley State Hospital.

roads – state

On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Chairman was directed to sign the County Deed and Resolution for Highway 50 from SR 25 to the Orange County line.

courthouse

The Clerk presented to the Board two quotations for steam cleaning the exterior of the Courthouse.  The Board requested that the Clerk obtain quotations for a complete job rather than on a square footage basis.

tax assessments

Commr. Hoskinson placed before the Board a matter regarding a person whose tax assessment was left off the Tax Roll and is now just receiving his first notice.  Discussion was held.  This was referred to the County Attorney for his research and advisement to the Board.

landfill

Mr. Ford stated that there is an additional 40 acres adjacent to the Lady Lake Landfill which the County may wish to purchase and stated that they may wish to have this land included in the appraisal being done on 20 acres near this same landfill.  On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved for these 40 acres to be included in the appraisal being done near the Lady Lake Landfill.

animals

Commr. Burhans presented to the Board a petition from residents in the Vernor Subdivision regarding the nuisance hounds are creating in the neighborhood.  This was referred to the County Attorney for his advice.

There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.

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J.M. Hoskinson, chairman

 

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James C. Watkins, Clerk