A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

october 21, 1975

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners convened in regular session on Tuesday, October 21, 1975, at 9:00 a.m., in the Commissioners’ Room, Courthouse, Tavares, Florida.  Present were:  J. M. Hoskinson, Chairman; Thomas J. Windram; C.A. “Lex” Deems; Glenn C. Burhans; and James R. Carson, Jr.  Others present were: James C. Watkins, Clerk; Christopher C. Ford, County Attorney; and Debby Potter, Deputy Clerk.

The Invocation was given by Commr. Carson, who also led the Pledge of Allegiance.

minutes

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the minutes of August 26, 1975 were approved as amended.  They are on file in the Minute Folder for August, 1975.

roads – county

Commr. Hoskinson read a letter from the Department of Transportation regarding traffic regulation changes.  No Parking signs have been erected on SR 500A in Tavares and SR 44 in Cassia.

communications

Commr. Hoskinson received a letter from the City of Mascotte regarding its 50th Anniversary celebrations.  All Commissioners were invited to attend the festivities to be held on November 22, 1975 starting at 10:00 a.m.  On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board issued a Proclamation recognizing the 50th anniversary of Mascotte as an incorporated city.

roads – county

Commr. Hoskinson stated that he had received notice from the Department of Transportation that SR 452A would be widened to 24 feet as requested by the Board.  On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign the typical section sheet and the Department of Transportation is to begin construction.

road maintenance – subdivisions

Mr. Robert Vason, Attorney, appeared representing residents of Groveland Farms.  He stated that he had come before the Board last year regarding the condition of the roads in the Subdivision.  He has since contacted the owners adjacent to the roads in question and has obtained deeds of dedication.  He would like the Chairman to sign the Certificate of Acceptance and the roads be maintained by the County.  Commr. Hoskinson stated that the roads would have to be brought up to County standards in order to be maintained by the County.  The residents would like the roads to be passable but not necessarily paved.  Commr. Hoskinson suggested the Engineering Department check on the roads and confer with Mr. Vason on the cost of putting clay on the roads and grading for the first time and the cost of grading the roads during the year with the residents paying for any work done.

ordinance

Commr. Hoskinson stated that it was now 10:00 a.m. and time for the advertised Ordinance.  The Ordinance was postponed until the above matter was discussed.  At 10:04 a.m. Mr. Watkins read the proof of publication. Mr. Willett, Planning Director, discussed the Ordinance with the Board.  It was the Board’s opinion that the word “discrete” be deleted from Section 40.69, 40.99 and 40.101.  On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Ordinance was placed on first and only reading by title only.

 On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board adopted Ordinance 1975-8 as amended.

public health

Mr. Ken Harrington with Shamrock Engineering in Altamonte Springs appeared before the Board to present a proposal for solid waste disposal.  Also present with Mr. Harrington was Mr. Robert Burns with Black, Crow and Eidness, Inc. and Bud Rittmanic, sales manager responsible for marketing the end product.  Mr. Harrington stated that the County would furnish the plant site, utilities, a guarantee of minimum tonnage, and a tipping fee per ton.  Shamrock Engineering would provide a waste survey at a cost of $10,000, which cost would be borne by the County in the event the plant was not constructed.  Shamrock Engineering would also provide plans and specifications for the plant, financing, construction of plant, operations and management.  Commr. Hoskinson stated that Mr. Harrington would be notified if the Board would like to discuss the proposal further.

recess and reassembly

The Chairman announced the Commissioners would have lunch at Hawthorne in Leesburg to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Florida Telephone.  The meeting recessed at 11:30 a.m. and reconvened at 2:00 p.m.

rezoning

91-75-5           r-1-7 to cp for bait and tackle shop       ray newell

Mr. Ray Newell, Jr. appeared in support of the rezoning and stated that he would like to open a bait and tackle shop next to the public boat ramp in Astor.

Mr. Ray Newall, Sr. appeared in support of the rezoning.

Mr. Jeff Ray, Attorney representing ten residents in the area, appeared in objection to the rezoning.  The residents would like to keep the area residential.

Mr. Paul Hoffman, owner of adjacent property, appeared in objection to the rezoning.

Mrs. Mobley appeared objecting to the rezoning.

Mrs. Sutton appeared objecting to the rezoning.

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and the CP was denied.  Commr. Burhans and Commr. Hoskinson voted “no.”

86-75-5           r-1-7 to r-1-5          clifford kerce

On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, this case was postponed to November 18, 1975 at 2:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible.

cup 418-5      revocation of cup for child care center

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

cup 350 -4     revocation of cup for child day care center

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

88-75-4           r-1-7 to lm             e.e. timmons

Mr. Willett stated that this case was postponed to readvertise for an MP zoning.  On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, this case was postponed to November 18, 1975 at 2:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible.

90-75-5           rmrp to a       p & z staff

Mrs. Ruby Sapp was present and stated that she had bought the property to develop a mobile home rental park.  She stated that she had had the property zoned RMRP when she bought it approximately four years ago.  On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission was overturned and rezoning denied.  Commr. Burhans abstained because he had sold a bulldozer to Mrs. Sapp for use in clearing the land.

cup 498-1      cup in r-1-7            walter kufeldt

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

92-75-2           r-1-7 to a       jerry ponds

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

cup 500-2         cup in m-1            b.m. tucker

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

cup 499-2      cup in a        roy skipper & hubbert powell

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

87-75-2           rp and rmrp to a            p & z commission (staff)

Commr. Hoskinson stated that he would abstain from voting on this case, as he was one of the sales agents for part of the property.  Commr. Hoskinson then handed the Chairmanship to Commr. Windram, Vice Chairman.  On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board upheld the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the rezoning was denied.  Commr. Windram stated the motion carried and returned the Chairmanship to Commr. Hoskinson.

89-75-3           rr to r-1-15            p & z commission

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

cup 501-3      cup in a        robert d. mull

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

Mr. Jim Saranen stated that his Subdivision had been platted with a variance that prohibited mobile homes.  Commr. Hoskinson stated that if a person wanted to follow the procedures for a CUP for a mobile home, it was his right.  The Board would recognize the variance in the subdivision platting.

outdoor recreational facilities

Commr. Hoskinson stated that he had received a check in the amount of $2,240 from the Boating Improvement Fund for a new dock at Astatula and repair of the dock at Howey-in-the-Hills.  On the advice of the County Attorney and on motion of Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans, and carried unanimously, the Board approved to enter into a contract with Mr. Robert Wise, Marine Contractor, for the repair work on the above docks.  The Board would like a letter from the Town of Howey stating that they still want the dock repaired.

accounts

Mike Willett, County Planning Director, stated that there is a meeting in Gainesville, October 23 and 24, 1975 regarding the Green Swamp.  He will be attending the meeting along with Mr. Mike Stearman.  On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel for Mike Willett and Mike Stearman if they feel it is necessary to spend the night in Gainesville.

public health

Mr. Bill Hennessey, Pollution Control Director, appeared and requested the Board’s approval of a permit to build a seawall on Mr. Frances C. Noonan’s property on Lake Eustis.  On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the permit for building the seawall and authorized the Chairman to sign a letter stating same.

accounts

Mr. Michael Donoghue, County Engineer, appeared before the Board and requested the Board’s approval for Larry Morey, Assistant County Engineer, to attend an environmental short course that is sponsored by the Florida Engineering Society.  Registration Fee is $40, and the course is to be held in Orlando on October 22, 1975.  On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved travel and the registration fee.

road maintenance – subdivision

Mr. Donoghue requested the Board’s approval to install a pipe in front of Mrs. Roundtree’s house in Venetian Village for drainage.  She is willing to pay the cost of the piping, which is $235.60.  On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved the installation of the pipe.

road maintenance

Mr. Donoghue stated that water had overflowed a culvert on Cherry Lake Road and caused damage to private property.  He would like the Board’s approval to correct the damage.  On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the Road and Bridge Department to correct the damage caused by an overflow of water from Cherry Lake Road.

schools – misc

Mr. Donoghue stated that the Public Works Department had 2,500 sheets of old drafting paper that he would like to donate to the Vocational Technical School in Eustis.  On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried, the Board declared the paper surplus and donated it to the Lake County School Board for use at the Vo-Tech School in Eustis.  Commr. Deems voted “no.”

contracts and agreements

Christopher Ford, County Attorney, stated that the contract for the Log House Landfill had been sent to Postal Colony and had been received.

public health

Mr. Ford stated that he and Commr. Deems had met with Dr. Shutze and Mr. Kelly, Dr. Shutze’s business manager, regarding the Medical Examiner’s charges.  Mr. Kelly feels that $28,395 was budgeted for the Medical Examiner for 1974-75, and the Division of Health allocated $22,400, thus a total budget of $50,775.  Mr. Ford stated that the $22,400 received from the Division of Health was reimbursement and not additional funds.  Mr. Ford is going to check further into this matter and report to the Board.

public health

Mr. Ford, County Attorney, stated that he had talked with the City of Umatilla regarding the Umatilla Landfill.  The City had certain conditions they would like in the contract.  They are as follows:

No commercial haulers

No demolished buildings – permission to be given on an individual basis

The City agrees to appraisal techniques already in the contract.

Credit be given in other landfill sites.

The City will not pay for the use of the landfill, cash or credit, until other cities are also paying.

The Board discussed the transfer station that is to be located in Astor.  Three acres of land is available in Astor for the Transfer Station at a cost of $6,000.  The Board set a special meeting on October 28, 1975 at 10:00 a.m. to discuss the solid waste disposal problem in Lake County. The County Engineer will have a written recommendation and cost estimate at that time.

accounts

On a motion by Commr. Carson, seconded by Commr. Deems and carried unanimously, the Board approved for the County Engineer to purchase on an emergency basis two used compactor type trailers from Bennett Trucking Equipment in Orlando at a cost of $6,500 for one trailer and $8,500 for the other.  This is a budgeted item and will be of considerable savings to the County, as there is no other used equipment available.  An estimate for new units was $37,000.

county property

Commr. Windram stated that last week a request had come before the Board to purchase the grease rack at the Eustis Barn.  Mr. Donoghue said the grease rack has a scrap value of $25, and his department has no use for it.  On a motion by Commr. Windram, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried unanimously, the grease rack was declared surplus and is to be advertised for sealed bids to be opened on November 18, 1975.

machinery and equipment

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Windram and carried unanimously, the Board approved to loan two mobile radio units to the City of Umatilla Police Department as requested by the City.

funds – transfers

On a motion by Commr. Burhans, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board approved the cancellation of Fine & Forfeiture Fund Warrant #504 dated March 13, 1975 in the amount of $8.10 and made payable to the Lawyers Co-Operative Publishing Company.

autos and trucks

Commr. Windram stated that he had received a letter from Mr. Bill Hennessey, Pollution Control Director, requesting the Board to reconsider allowing Mr. Ted Wicks to drive a County vehicle to and from work.  On a motion by Commr. Deems, seconded by Commr. Burhans and carried, the Board approved to continue the policy that was established October 14, 1975 regarding the driving of County vehicles to and from work.  Commr. Carson and Commr. Windram voted “no.”

bonds

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

24-76               James C. Lenhart dba Lenhart Electric Company

841-76             G. E. Lee Electrical Contracting & Appliance, Inc.

844-76             Marion B. Moore dba Seminole Steel Company

974-76             Joel E. Register

994-76             Luther R. Buckner

1217-76           Jimmy F. Gobble dba Gobble Roofing Company

1326-76           Marvin Pickett dba Mid-Florida Masonry, Inc.

1329-76           Keith Bradshaw dba Bud Fiday, Inc.

1330-76           R. E. Blackburn, Orsini Contracting Corp.

1331-76           S. K. Brown dba Frank Albritton, Inc.

1332-76           Don Platt dba Platt Construction

1333-76           William A. Wiseman

1334-76           Jack K. Roberts

1335-76           Robert R. Rothlein dba Unit Contracting Corporation

1336-76           Michael L. Coven

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

129-74             Reubin J. Holcombe

497-75             H. A. Youngblood & Son

797-75             Edward B. Plotner dba Plotner’s Aluminum

904-75             Jimmie D. Tamsett

1112-75           Michael Bowers

1156-74           Gary L. Jordan

1158-75           George Tadlock

1171-75           Harry A. Hough

1186-75           Amos L. Connell

1195-76           John W. Horne

1226-75           Jan Woodring Mobile Home Service

1240-75           Raman Enterprises, Inc. and David H. Stewart

allocations

The Clerk stated that his office had received a request from the City of Leesburg to replace the Civil Engineer that was employed under the CETA Program with a secretary for the Police Department and a laborer for the Public Works Department.  The Board referred this request to Mr. Van Porter for his recommendation.

sheriff or budget

On a motion by Commr Deems, seconded by Commr. Carson and carried unanimously, the Board accepted the Sheriff’s Annual Report and a check in the amount of $2.39 as the refund for the year ending September 30, 1975.  The above motion also included the approval of transfers in the amount of $17,554.34 from “Salaries of Deputies” and the amount of $7,862.53 from “Equipment” to “Expenses other than Salaries.”

There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 5:15 p.m.

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J.M. Hoskinson, chairman

 

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James C. Watkins, Clerk