03-12-1974 Supporting DocumentsMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING NO. 1015
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in
the Council Chambers on Tuesday. March 12, 1974.Tho meeting was called to
order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Claude E. Smoak, Jr. with the following members
present: Councilmen Oswalt, Schroedel, Byrd and Waller. Other officials
present were: City Clerk Carroll, Director of Community Services and
Utilities Smythe, and Chief of Police Tyndal. Others present were:
The Misses Robin Smythe, Eva Lofgren and the Messrs. Czech, Loomis,
Williams, and Carden. A representative of the Sentinel/ Star was also
present.
The invocation was given by Councilman Byrd, followed by repeating of
the Pledge of Allegiance in unison by those present.
The Minutes of the Meeting held on February 26, 1974 were approved as
written.
Acting City Manager Smythe reported as follws: That a date for the
dedication of Clarence E. Bishop Field had been set for Saturday, May 5th
the opening date for the South Lake Babe Ruth League; That a meeting with
local gas dealers had been held with the City Manager, Councilman Byrd
and Chief Tyndal, and that it did not seem necessary at the present time
for enactment of an odd/even plan with regards gasoline sales inasmuch as
the crisis has lessened considerably; That no action had been taken yet on
the street lights, and, that the picnic benches had been installed at
the Jaycee Beach pavilion.
Councilmen Schroedel and Byrd, liaison representatives from Council, reported
on their recent attendance of the Library and Chamber of Commerce Board
Meetings, respectively.
Mayor Smoak reported as follows: That a communication had been received from Fred Bollenberg, Coordinator Emergency Planning Division of Lake
County, wherein he advised that Robert P. Zoppi had tendered his resignation
as Civil Defense Director of the City of Clermont, and urged that Council
appoint a replacement as early as possible. Mayor Smoak advised that he
would meet with Mr. Zoppi to become acquainted with the duties and responsi-
bilities of this position and report back to Council at next meeting, and
an appointment be made at that time; That a communication had been received
from the Lake County Safety Council advising that the week of March 17-23
had been designated as National Poison Prevention Week, and urged that
Council recognize and participate by issuing a Proclamation in conjunction
with National Poison Prevention Week. Motion was made by Councilman Oswalt,
seconded by Councilman Schroedel and unanimously carried that such
Proclamation be prepared and forwarded to the Safety Council; That a request
had been received from the Shriners Organization for permission to hold
thier annual Bahia Shrine Paper Sale on the streets of Clermont on April 5th
and 6th, whereupon motion was made by Councilman Schroedel, seconded by Councilman
Waller and unanimously carried that this request be granted; and, That
a request had been received from the Florida Library Association urging
Council to support them in their effort for full funding of public libraries
by the State Legislature in their session beginning April 1st. They further
advised that a necessary Library Bill had already been passed by legislature
but had never been fully funded. Motion was made by Councilman Schroedel
seconded by Councilman Byrd and unanimously carried that the City Attorney
be requested to prepare a Resolution to be forwarded to local legislators
endorsing this request.
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Motion was made by Councilman Byrd seconded by Councilman Schroedel and
carried, that the bills (as listod� be paid and in addition to these, the
bills submitted by B & 0 Dragline and Arnold Bridges Landclearing.
Councilman Schroedel offered and moved the adoption of AN ORDINANCE UNDER
THE AMENDIDE OF ING SUB SECTIONE(A)FOFIISECTION 25-16 OE CITY OF FrITHELAKE CODECOFNORDINANCES:
AMENDING SUBSECTION (d) OF SECTION 25-16 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES:
PROMULGATING A NEW WATER CONSUMPTION RATE SCHEDULE: PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE: PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY: PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION and the Ordinance
was read by Councilman Oswalt for a second and final reading by title only.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Waller and upon roll call vote on
passage of the motion, the result was: Ayes: Waller, Byrd, Schroedel, Smoak,
and Oswalt. Total Ayes: Five. Nayes: None. So the Ordinance was adopted, the
number 104-C assigned to it.
Councilman Waller offered and moved the adoption of a RESOLUTION to the DOT
wherein Council endorses the proposed DOT project of four-lani.ng SR. 50
within the city limits of Clermont and requesting that a traffic control
study of the intersection of State Road 50 and Bloxam Avenue be made to
determine if signalization is warranted,and the RESOLUTION was read by
Councilman Oswalt. The motion was seconded by Councilman Byrd and unanimously
carried.
With regards the proposed project of four-landng State Road 50 which would
prohibit all parking, Councilman Schroedel commented as to the possible
hardship such prohibition of parking would cause to the two churches located
on State Road 50 between 4th and 5th Streets. It was consensus
of Council
that at such time as the project has been finally approved
plans
accepted, that the City notify all persons along State Road 50 to be
affected as to the plans in order that they might have sufficient time to
arrange for parking elsewhere.
Motion was made by Councilman Byrd, seconded by Councilman Waller and
unanimously carried that the recommendation submitted by Dawkins &
Associates, Inc. for the construction of a sewerage pumping station at
a location to serve the entire drainage area rather than convert the existing
treatment plant at the Clermont High School, which would serve only the
school, was accepted, and that the Engineers be authorized to proceed.
In view of steadily increasing costs to the City of Clermont and inasmuch
as several costly projects were presently underway, it was consensus of
Council that free water could no longer be furnished for the Lutheran Church
Court of Flags Project, as had been authorized by Council at their meeting
on March 27th. Motion was made by Councilman Schroedel, seconded by Councilman
Byrd and unanimously carried that the proper officials of the church be
notified of this decision and that it 'shall become effective as of May 1st.
Motion was made by Councilman Byrd, seconded by Councilman Oswalt and
unanimously carried that the recommendations submitted by Dawkins & Associates,
Inc. with regards the Highland Avenue Well be accepted, and the engineers
be authorized to proceed.
With regards an engineering evaluation of the borrow pit as requested by the
Lake County Pollution Control Board, a proposal was submitted by Law Engineering
Testing Company at a cost of between $5,500.00 and $6,200.00. It was the
recommendation of Mayor Smoak that this proposal be summarily rejected and
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that City Manager Nopkins be instructed to interview several other
engineering firms to find out exactly the data that the LCPCD deems
is necessary. It was the recommendation of Councilman Oswalt that
inasmuch as full cooperation had been assured by the County prior to
the beginning of this project, that the County Engineer be requested
to obtain the exact data which is necessary. It was consensus of Council
that any action be postponed until such time as the City Manager has had
an opportunity to study the matter and submit a recommendation.
The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Smoak.
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TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: Highland Well
DATE: March 6, 1974
Attached is a letter dated March 41 1974 from C. L. Crowson of
Dawkins & Associates regarding the Highland Well.
The letter is self explanatory. It is my recommendation that the
engineer's recomiendation be accepted and the work authorized.
This matter will be on the March 12th agenda.
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cc: City Clerk w/attachment
Utility Director w/attachment
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March 4, 1974
Mr. Robert M. Hopkins
City Manager
City Hall
Clermont, Florida
Highland Street Well #2
Dear Mr. Hopkins:
We have reviewed the recently completed electric and gamma log of the subject
well as performed by the Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey.
Additionally we have looked at the pump column, bowls, shafting, bearings and
components of this well, all of which appear in good condition.
From the persistent bacteriological results, it appears that the aquifer from
which this well is producing water is contaminated. There are several
possibilities causing this contamination among which are the presence of
unfilled, vacated wells lying to the east. The well casing appears to be
in good condition as evidenced by the result of the logs therefore we
think it reasonable to exclude casing failure as a source of contamination.
The bottom 60 feet of the well has been filled with sediment, possibly
caused by pumping over a period of time.
It is improbable that the contamination can be eliminated thus the well in
its present condition is of no benefit to the City. In order to realize
as much return as possible on the present City investment we recommend
the following course of action for your consideration.
The existing abandoned 4-inch and 12-inch wells to the east should
be filled and plugged so as to prevent any further connection to
the lower aquifer.
Since we have no information as to water quality or yield at the depths
of 550 to 1,000 feet in the immediate vicinity it is recommended
that the open hole be cleaned out to the original depth of 550 feet,
that an 8-inch diameter casing be seated at the 550 foot level and
that an exploratory pilot hole be drilled from there to a depth
of 1,000 feet with determinations as to geologic structure, water
quality and quantity at the various levels as the drilling proceeds.
If it develops that water of good quality can be obtained from a
lower level the likelihood of contamination is remote and perhaps
some use may be made of the present facilities. If good quality
water is available then the 8-inch casing can be sealed in place,
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cut off at the 210 foot level and the pump ro-installed on
a permanent basis. The size of the pilot hole employed would
approximate 6-inches and the yield of the well will be reduced
proportionately from the capacity it now possesses. This work
Is estimated to cost $8,000.
If good quality water is not available at this site, the B-inch casing can
be recovered and the well abandoned. This work is estimated to cost $6,000.
If the above meets with your approval we will be happy to prepare the
necessary specifications and contract documents for getting this work done.
Should you have any questions on the above, please call.
Sincerely yours,
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DAWKINS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
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D.L.Crowson, P.E.
Senior Project Manager
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TO: city Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT High School Lift Station
DATE: March B, 1974
Attached is a letter dated March 1, 1974 from U. L. Crowson regarding
the high school lift station.
Mr. Crowson has recommended that the city consider a new lift station
rather than converting the high school treatment plant.
I support this recommendation. The interest of the city would be
better served, particularly in the long run, with a now station. If
the treatment plant is converted, only the school could be served and
a new lift station would eventually be necessary in order to serve
the remainder of the drainage area. One new lift station, properly
located, could serve the entire drainage area.
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h Mr. Broadway of the superintendent's
This matter has been discussed
office and he concurs.
This recommendation will be on the March 12th Council Agenda.
cc: Bob Smythe w/attachment
Dolores Carroll w/attachment
DAWKINS A ASSOCIATES, ING CONSl11 TINE FNGINE1 113
March 1, 1974
Mr. Robert M. Hopkins
City Manager
City Hall
Clermont, Florida 32711
Sewerage Pumping Station
Clermont High
C44-S-01
Dear Mr. Hopkins:
After looking at the facilities presently serving the High School on East
Avenue and being mindful of the commitment the City has made to the School
Board it is our suggestion that a sewerage pumping station be constructed
at such a location that will serve not only the school but the entire
drainage area as well.
The conversion of the existing treatment unit at the school will cost as
much, if not more than, the provision of an entirely new pumping station
and certainly would not serve the drainage basin that a properly located
pumping station could.
With regard to engineering fees; the evaluation and preparation of plans
for modification of the existing treatment unit will exceed the cost of
plan, preparation for a new pumping station. It is preferred that we not
submit a proposal for engineering services until the determination as to
which of the facilities is made. If you concur with our suggestion as to
construction of a pumping station, please advise and we will promptly
prepare engineering services to provide this facility.
Sincerely yours,
DAWKINS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
D" L4-owson, P.E.
Senior Project Manager
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51.88
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( Duplicating IlaChine. Supplies)
21,00
56.25
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10.35
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142.00
Jacl,, 000ke A Co.,Inc.
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357.00
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128.41
50.00
Knowles Post Control
( Post Control)
(( Utilities)
49.76
Lake Apopka Natural Gas
Lanier business Products
( Re Pair to Copier)
19.50
29,67
Leesburg Chrylser/Plymouth
( Vehicle Maintenance)
Products)
J29.67
Mobil Oil
( Petroleum
( iaemorials)
212.04
Memorial bronze
Mike's Paint & body Shop
( Painting of Polire Gar)
50.00
87.50
Merri11's Garage
( Cage for Police Car)
10.00
National Linen Service
( L'uildin9 Maintenance)
( Office SuPPlie_s)
145.13
11 C R Company
Newsom (lit Company
( Gear Lube)
Jenkins Bldg.)
76.80
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8 6.00
ilylin, Carl
Sales
( Pegboard for
( Equipment Maintenance)
7 68
Prescott Tractor
Rambo Florist
( Flowers - Bishop)
12.50
47.11
Seaver Oil Company
( Kerosene)
( Job Printing A I_egals)
75.73
South Lake
Standard Auto Parts
( vehicle & Equipment Parts)
83,95
65.55
Texaco,Inc.
( Hydraulic Oil)
12.60
Vason, Robert F.
( Legal Fees)
( Ammunition)
6.35
Western Auto
White's Blue Print Service
( Hap Reprints)
25.20
36.80
Yocam batteries
( Batteries)
UTILITIES
Allied Chlorine & Chemical (
Chemicals)
180.00
39 25
Barnette's Janitor Supplies
( Sugar Bait)
( plater Meters)
604.17
Badger Meter
Caulley Steel
( Structural Metal)
Chlorinator)
84.15
81.90
Chemical Equipment
( Work on
( Towels and Glass Cleaner)
86.65
DuCor Chemical
( Tire)
11.80
Goodyear Service Store
( L"lls-Clam s-Tees ,etc.)
196.38
Hughes SupP1,y,Inc.
Ilacit Chemical Co. ,Inc.
( Chemicals
32.65
6.83
Hilltop Stationery
( Office Supplies)
( Motor Control)
16.50
Hydr 0 PumP,Ioc,
( Chain -Pulley -Hooks)
3.07
Jim Willis Hardware
( Sand)
49.00
Keystone Trucking
( plater Tests)
84.00
Orlando Laboratories
( Revenue Sharing Audit)
1II.75
Greenlee ,Paul & Furnas