02-23-1971 Supporting DocumentsMINUTES N9 718
REGULAR 11EETING
A Regular Meeting of the.City Council of the City of Clermont was
held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, February 23, 1971. The meeting
was called to order at 7:30 P. I!. by ftayor Don E. Smith with all
members present. Other officials present were: City Manager Hopkins,
City Controller Fleming, City Clerk Carroll, City Attorney Langley
and Chief of Police Tyndal. Others present wp re: Mr. and 11rs. Ed
Allbright, f1r. and Mrs. John Aull, Mr, and firs. Robert Boyce, Mrs. Betty
Thomas and the Messrs. Henry Czech, Oakley Seaver, Willie Cooks,
Horace Lovelady and James Hontoomery, Sr. Representative of the local
Press were also present.
The invocation was given by Councilman Vandorfleer.
It was the request of Mayor Smith that the Minutes of the Meeting held
on February 9, 1971 be corrected to read that he had entered a vote
of Naye on motion granting the request of Mr. Jeffrey Ladd to remove
a sweet gum tree from street right-o-way. The Minutes of the meeting
held on February 9, 1971 were then arpproved as corrected.
Mayor Smith announced that the first order of business was a Public
Heariny to consider the request of James McGuire for a variance in the
required front yard set -back in order to construct a carport. There
were no objections to this request submitted, whereupon motion was
made by Councilman Vander6leer, seconded by Councilman Cochran and
carried that a front yard set -back variance of 1 foot be granted to
James McGuire in order to construct a carport at his residence located
at 722 Sunny Dell Drive on Lot 17 of Sunny Dell Hanor Subdivision.
Mr. Robert Boyce of 673 E. Magnolia Street, appeared before the Council
requesting they explore all possibilities with regards existing
ordinances to alleviate what lie considered to be deplorable conditions
(junk -numerous motor vehicles -repair of motor vehicles, etc.) existing
at the George Gallup residence, 1550 Bloxam Avenue, which is in a
residential area and which adjoins his residence. ftayor Smith advised
Mr. Boyce that this matter would be referred to City Manager Hopkins
and City Attorney Langley for their investigation as to any violations
of existing city ordinances, and that he would be notified by them of
their findings.
City Manager Hopkins submitted his report, both orally and written and
a copy is attached hereto.
With regards recommendation of City (tanager Hopkins that the bid of
Bob temp in the amount of $543.40 to construct an extension of the side-
walk on Fifth Street from its present end to Highway ;i50 be accepted,
;.otion was made by Councilman Beals, seconded by Councilman Vanderileer
and carried that this recommendation of the City Manager be accepted.
It was the opinion of Councilmen Cochran and VanderMeer that this sidewalk
extension be constructed farther away from the present street paving
to allow for future possible widening of the Fifth Street Paving. This
matter was referred to the City Manager.
City Controller Fleming inquired of Council their desire for disposition
of funds now on deposit at Citizens Bank of Clermont which are approaching
maturity date, and, that such deposits were placed at an interest rate
of 71,% but recent notification had advised that future interest rates
would be reduced to 4s on deposits of 6 months or longer and 3'2`S on
90 day certificates. City Attorney Langley advised that the Council
was under obligation to place city money where it has the most yield.
MINUTES NQ 719
[lotion was mde by Councilman I;eals, seconded by Councilman Vanderhleer
and carried that Controller Fleming be directed to place city funds
on deposit with the banking institution from which they would derive
the highest interest rate.
City Attorney Langley reported the necessity of a meeting of the
Council, the City Manager, the Consulting Engineers and hiriself to
consider procedures for the bond valuation hearing and, prior to such
hearing, which is scheduled for 1:30 P. 1. on Friday, February 26th.
It was consensus of Council that this meeting be held in the Council
Chambers on Friday, February 26th at 10 o'clock A. H.
hlayor Smith advised of the Orange Blossom ireakfast to he held in
Jenkins Auditorium on Wednesday, February 24th at 8 o'clock A. [l, and
urged all present to attend.
Councilman heals offered and moved the adoption of a RESOLUTION
authorizing City of Clermont Pension Plan Benefits to Charles V. Clyatt,
city employee recently retired. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman
Matson and unanimously carried. The RESOLUTION was read in full by
City Attorney Langley, the number 175 assigned to it, and a copy
ordered posted.
Motion was made by Councilman Beals, seconded by Councilman Cochran
and carried that Ordinance No. 31-11, which had been introduced and read
in full for a first reading at the meeting of February 9, 1971, be
tabled.
City Clerk Carroll advised that only a single bid had been received
from bid invitations submitted for a hydraulic trash loader, and
same was opened and read as follows:
Stoney's Hi -Lift Service
P. 0. Box 2644
Lakeland, Florida 33803
Hydraulic Trash Loader - Painted and Installed @ $4,000.00
To Extend Truck Frame 0 150,00
Total Bid @ 4,150.00
City Nanaaer Hopkins advised the bid met the specifications as had been -
submitted, and he thereby recommended that the bid be awarded to Stoney's
Hi -Lift Service as submitted. Motion was made by Councilman
Van der6leer,.seconded by Councilman Cochran and carried that the recommenda-
tion of City (tanager Hopkins be accepted.
City Manager Hopkins reported that he had reviewed all bids and specifica-
tions on the motor vehicles and tractors as received at the meeting on,
February 9th, and recommended that the low bids be awarded as follows:
Administrative Car to Bob Wade Ford
Clermont, Florida @ $2950.00
Pickup Truck to John Lamb Chevrolet, Inc.
Hinter Garden, Florida @ $2152.91
Industrial Tractor to (lodges Equipment Company
Leesburg, Florida @ $3150.15
Tractor to Hodges Equipment Company
Leesburg, Florida @ $1410.00
MINUTES NQ 720
;lotion was made by Councilman Beals, seconded by Councilman Cochran
and carried that the recommendation of City !tanager Hopkins be accepted.
;lotion eras made by Councilman Vander!leer, so con ded by Councilwoman
Watson and carried that City Attorney Langley, in conjunction with
City Manager Hopkins, he authorized to negotiate for sewer system
easements at a nominal sum not to exceed SIOO.00.
Mayor Smith and City ilanager Hopkins expressed appreciation to members
of the Planning and zoning Commission wrho were present, and advised
that they had been urged to attend this meeting to submit suggestions
and recommendations of secondary road needs to be presented at a meeting
of the Lake County Commissioners and ?Members of the State Department
of Transportation on ilarch 1, 1971. Considerable discussion followed
regarding this matter and it was consensus of all present that the
following be requested at the meeting of (larch lst.
1. 4-1-aning of Highway °50
(a) Overpass constructed at intersection of East avenue
and Highway #50
(b) Underpass constructed at intersection of 'West Avenue
and Highway 150
(c) Construct medians, protective turning lanes
(d) Heed for more uniform level (cut peaks and/or raise
valleys)
(a) Install flashing lights at school crossing of Dloxam
Avenue and Highway #50
2. Extend Highway�561 wrest of 12th Street thence South to
connect writh existing tiighwray V561 at Palatlakaha River
3. Eliminate extremely hazardous curve of Highway #561 at Second
Street.
The meeting was adjourned by .Mayor Smith.
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Dolores W. Carroll, sty Clerk
r;!asnaI,y coaj i; ;.� Cht,:�l !;iz., ennrd the
IiC;I t nee ,ing t•rit11
n! hCs S JIU11..i;h Irvn1 o2wn nJ c5irn:ibit;ty discussed.
t+nn'icip �m�._> � :� fu �,r� Ic �_c ail „ ce Stateviide
R,tI rlgnr! i.h.c,t:n" Home Rut and Donn _lectis" we)4 among
V+ v. Pc!bruaq, 15, I Oovdad a suminn- on Labor•-i•lanagement Relations
L ;,hs:yunb? 1c -,c"cv also 401 in O'r•�iOW, TO ieminar covered the basic:
e'bot' III:;:,t:.aemoni: 111'rincipl aae the coileco%4 harpainin9 process as it
in dwc7cp"g in 1.9c public nactor. In view inereasing concern
as tc tita rights a.nd ob'ligi;tions of public employees and public employees,
the seoNwr ps vice•y time y. It was one of Me bast meetings I have
ever Tit r.cLn.
At 10 A. FS. on Wednc-sda+_ February 2,11 at the L ak- County Planning
Department in iava"s, a meeting w111 be held with the Department of
Transportation to discuss the Lake County portion of the Florida
1`14hway Functional Classification and Nee" Study 1970-1990. Mayor Smith and
I. will attend the meeting.
We have ree ived Duly one bid for constructing the 224 feet of sidewalk on
Fifth screat from its present ternh'lnati",, south to Ilighhtay 50. The
sole1,idd(-,1, i, Bob Kemp of Clermont and hot bid is y53n.•10. It is
recoSe"a d that Sob q be cncaged to perform this Mork, Funds are
available; in f.^_cor,nt , Code. 850.
We have received narby " o l fyom the Region IV Law Enforcement
rlanning Council to per ci;:'irrat'.e in their Cadet Program. 'Me object of
this pr•orram is tc f5wakUy assist those aencies of crirdi al justice
inf.eres" d in bringing igro their organization full ;-,ime college students
in e, 'or`t exueri�!r.ce t2f,tireameut, it is anticipated that this project
will b,
?•ing about .averel advantages i:o our p)lice depar9an-nt and community.
First, it is expected that the young people involved w" l acquire a
br_;t.e:• understanding of Ma law enVorcement mission,. Additionaly,
it is sTected that: sorer- youchg people will be attracted to some aspect
of the picifession by parMcipating in the program. As a by project
the experienced department personal may be releaszpd for more pressing
du..IPs. And the program A" operate as F ^ontriOutio❑ to those college
students who desir•, to be ainfuI iy- amplovec to a reasonable extent while
conIplating their aducalion
We pleb; to :•m,r.?:w one young person olio 'lives in Ciermout and attends
college to work in the poYc:e department perform9.;hg various office
duties. He plat to pay 12AD an own for a maximum of 16 hours per week.
He will receive MT or ; 1.50 an hour veimbursement from Ue Planning
C0vrci1. Our cost is the" C n hour.,
The Clermont Fir_ Department in ccoper•ation with the Groveland Fire
DeparKent and the Lake LaNse Secmri:,- Patrol just completed a week's
training session under Me direction of Vn T. M. Ellis of the Florida
State Fir•eCoilege in 0c:_la. Training is an impwnant aspect of the
fire service and we are ,nd ed fortunate to have such an outstanding
o'rgardzaHea as the ,dire .ul1"e to a"in us.
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Robert M.0,opk-rns
F,abruary 23, 1971 City Manager
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TV wwassaW PW*'i(;!tk)" '"he, ,'-oningi Bnvcl oi Adjustment
p,, 1c Harting 11 be AM oE this r,unt 201 he PA"Syd
in Cho February loth di 01 to press salting the hearing
or the next CU4141 MMAC CO VA"My Md.
A sketch is vwMed Or pan p WpaWan in UMP that You
might h'-. pTior U the hearing.
In compliance with the filing of petition for a variance, herein
is the required information.
1. James M. McGuire, 722 Sunny Dell Drive, Clermont, Florida
2. Lot l?, Sunny Dell Manor
3. Drawing attached.
4. Drawing attached.
5. The property will be used for residence purposes only.
6. With the addition of a Florida Room, (remodel existing
carport), we will need a carport. The extra cost involved
in locating the new carport anywhere else would be prohibitive.
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The proposed location of the carport will greatly enhance
the appearance of the house.
NOTICE TO ,UDDERS
The City Council of the City of Clei,mant will cons`der sealed
bids `for the following:
1 Hydraulic operated Clam Shell Tvpe
Trash Loading Device
Delivered to Clermont
Specifications and bid blanks may be obtained from the office
of the City Clerk during regular business hours.
All bids must be in the office of the City Clerk not later than
5:00 P.M. on Monday, February 22, 1971 and will be considered by
the City Council at a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 23, 1971
at approximately 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers located at the
corner of DeSoto Street and West Avenue.
The City of Clermont reserves the right to accept or reject any
and all bids.
Robert M. Hopkins
City Manager
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SPECIFICATTONS
TRASH LOADER: Rotating extendable boom, hydraulic operated
clam shell type Trash Loading Device. Control
to be from platform on curb side. 1100 pound
capacity - fully extended.
To inc':ude installation - pa•inting and extending
truck frame as needed
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February 22, 1971
City of Clermont
Clermont, Florida
Attention: Mr. Robert M. Hopkins, City Manager
Dear Mr.Hopkins:
Reference: Request for Bid, Trash Loader
Stoney's Hi -Lift Service, Inc., submits the following bid for
one (1) Hydraulic operated Clam Shell Type Trash Loading Device.
The boom (arm) is 14' long, x G"x4"x1V", seamless tubing,
with �" steel fish plating, jointed type with two (2)
hydraulic cylinders. P.T.O. driven.
The swing is hydraulic actuated (rotates from side to side)
The valve controls mounted on curb side, rear of cab,
with platform for operator.
Trash Head (clam bucket type) with rotating actuator to
align with object to be picked up.
Capacity: 1100# boom extended.
Painted and Installed: $4,000.00
To Extend Truck Frane: 150.00
TOTAL BID $4,150.00
"''George Washington
Sales;l6nager