04-13-1971 Supporting DocumentsMINUTES N4 728
REGULAR MEETING
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was hold
in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, April 13, 1971. The meeting was
called to order at 7:30 P. il. by Mayor Don E. Smith with the following
members present: Councilwoman Watson and Councilmen VanderMeer, Cochran
and Beals. Other officials present were: City Manager Hopkins, City
Controller Fleming, City Clerk Carroll and City Attorney Langley.
Others present were: The Messrs. Henry Czech, E. L. Schumann, D. C.
Waters, Merle Bright, J. William Prior, Herman Potash, J. Friedman,
Asbury Floyd and C. A. Mangold. Representatives of the local Press
and the Orlando Sentinel were also present.
The Invocation was given by Councilman VanderMeer.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on March 23, 1971 and of
the Special Meetings held on March 29, 1971 and April 12, 1971 were
approved as written.
Messrs. Potash and Friedman appeared before Council and made inquiry as
to what action the City could take toward constructing platted streets
of record, but which had never been developed, and which abutts property
owned by them in Blocks 5 and 8 of Woodlawn Subdivision. City Attorney
Langley advised that it would be necessary to research city ordinances/
resolutions to determine whether or not said streets were ever closed,
prior to any action or consideration by the Council, whereupon this
matter was referred to the City Attorney.
Messrs. Potash and Friedman still further inquired of Council the
possibility of being granted a variance in set -back requirements in
order to develop property located in Sunnyside Unit Subdivision, and
they were advised that no consideration could be extended by Council on
such matter prior to the filing of a petition for a variance as required
and set forth in the Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. Asbury Floyd, Jr. appeared before Council with regards his petition
submitted wherein he requested a variance in the side yard set -back from
the required 12 feet to 8.6 feet on his property described as Lot 18
and the N)i of Lot 19 in Block 2 of Homedale Subdivision in order to
construct an addition to his residence. There was no one present who
voiced objection to this request, whereupon motion was made by Councilman
Cochran and seconded by Councilman VanderMeer that this request be
granted. Upon roll call vote on passage of the motion, the result was:
Ayes: Beals, Cochran, Watson and VanderMeer. Total Ayes: Four. Nayes:
None. Abstaining: Smith. The request was granted.
In behalf of Mr. Rolf, representative of Associated Advertising Company
who was unable to be present, City Manager Hopkins advised Council of
Mr. Rolf's request to Council for permission to place trash containers,
without cost to the city, in the downtown business area for a period of
24 months, such containers to be covered with advertising of local
businesses. Motion was made by Councilman VanderMeer, seconded by Council-
man Beals and carried that this request be granted subject to approval
by the City Manager of the type of advertising and the location of the
containers.
City Manager Hopkins submitted his report both orally and written, and
a copy is attached hereto.
Councilman Cochran submitted a report both orally and written, with .regards
downtown businesses moving and abandoning as opposed to expanding and/or
rebuilding, and a copy of this report is attached hereto and shall become
a part of these Minutes.
MINUTES N4 729
Mayor'Smith entertained'a motion for payment of the bills. City Attorney
Langley requested it be a matter of record that he opposed payment of
bill submitted by Olivenbauin Insurance Agency in the amount of $0946.00
for Comprehensive Business Policy inasmuch as bids were neither requested
or received on the city's insurance needs. Motion was made by
Councilman VanderMeer, seconded by Councilman Beals and carried that
the bills be paid, and, that City Manager Hopkins prepare the necessary
specifications for the city's insurance needs in order to submit same
for bids effective for the next fiscal year beginning November 1, 1971.
City Clerk Carroll submitted a request from Mr. 11. James I•leginley,
Music Director of the Clermont Jr. High School to hold a dance in
the Jenkins Auditorium on May 7, 1971, such dance to be sponsored by
the Clermont Junior High School Majorettes. Motion was made by
Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman Beals and carried that this
request be granted provided that all rules and regulations pertaining
to dances held in the Auditorium are met.
Councilman VanderMeer presented and moved the adoption of a Resolution
commending J. K. Tryon for services rendered as Municipal Judge. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Cochran and unanimously carried.
The Resolution was read in full and the Number 179 was assigned to
it.
Councilman Beals introduced AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE OF ORDI14ANCES
OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CLOSING A PORTION OF
AN UNNAMED STREET, PARTIALLY SURROUNDING LAKE WINONA. ALL ACCORDING
TO THE OFFICIAL MAP OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT and the Ordinance was read
in full for a first reading.
Councilman Beals offered and moved the adoption of AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 29-14 ENTITLED "ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION
AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SEUER SYSTEM FOR THE CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA:
PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT EXCEEDING $1,700,000 WATER AND
SEWER REVENUE BONDS OF SUCH CITY TO PAY THE COST OF SUCH PROJECT:
PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS OF HOLDERS OF SUCH BONDS: PROVIDING FOR THE
PAYMENT THEREOF: AND MAKING CERTAIN OTHER COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS IN
CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS," TO CORRECT THE DESCRIPTION
OF THE FRANCHISE TAXES PLEDGED TO THE PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS. The
motion was seconded by Councilwoman Matson and the Ordinance was
read in full for a second and final reading. Upon roll call vote
on passage of the Ordinance, the result was: Ayes: Beals, Watson,
Cochran, Smith and VanderMeer. Total Ayes: Five. Nayes: None. So
the Ordinance was adopted, the Number 3341 assigned to it and a copy
ordered posted.
May Smith advised he had contacted Colonel D. C. Waters with regards
filling the position of Second Municipal Judge upon retirement of
J. K. Tryon on May 1st, and that he was agreeable to accepting such
position, whereupon motion was made by Councilman VanderMeer,
seconded by Councilman Beals and unanimously carried that Colonel
D. C. Waters be appointed as Second Municipal Judge to fill the unexpired
term of such position from May 1, 1971 to January 1, 1972 and at an
annual salary of $500.00.
City Manager Hopkins read a letter from James Watkins, Director Lake
County Planning Department wherein he requested financial assistance
in a county -wide pollution abatement program. It was consensus of
Council that all available funds will be needed for the resurfacing
of city streets upon completion of the sanitary sewer system whereupon
motion was made by Councilman Beals, seconded by Councilman VanderMeer
and carried that this matter be tabled. Councilman Cochran vote; Naye
on passage of this motion.
MINUTES N9 730
City Manager Hopkins reported he had received complaints with regards
the Lake News being distributed to residences in the city, same being
without solicitation of the residents. Motion was made by Councilman
Cochran, seconded by Councilwoman Watson and carried that the City
Manager request the Manager of the Lake News to discontinue the
unsolicited distribution of the Lake News to residences in the city.
Councilman VanderMeer inquired of the present condition of the dock
at Jaycee Beach. City Manager Hopkins advised that repair work has
just been completed on the existing dock, and that an addition would
be made to it in the near future.
Councilman VanderMeer inquired of Controller Fleming if monies were
available to construct a covered pavilion, approximately 30' x 30'
in size and at an approximate cost of $1500.00 to $2000.00 at the
Jaycee Beach, and he was answered in the affirmative. It was consensus
of Council that this matter be referred to Councilman VanderMeer
and City Manager Hopkins for a more concrete size and cost before
consideration by the Council.
Upon recommendation of City Manager Hopkins, motion was made by
Councilman Beals, seconded by Councilman Cochran and carried that the
City Manager be authorized to prepare specifications and advertise for
bids on a 1971 sedan for use by the Assistant Director of Public Works.
City Attorney Langley advised Council that following execution of a
contract for Open Space with HUD and it was determined that part of
such property was necessary to be used for the proposed sewerage
treatment plant, that it was now necessary that authorization be
granted for execution of an amended contract to include a land swap
of additional property acquired for this purpose. Councilman Beals
presented and moved the adoption of A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance
and execution of amended open space contract and the motion was seconded
by Councilman Cochran and unanimously carried. The Resolutiun was
read in full and the Number 180 was assigned to it.
City hianager Hopkins read a letter from A. W. Thacker wherein he
advised it was his intention to sub -divide into building lots, approxi-
mately 8 or 9 acres of property owned by him and located in Lettered
Block F; that such location abutts the platted and dedicated, but
not developed, Bloxam Avenue, and that he requested Council to consider
the paving of this street. City Manager Hopkins was instructed to
notify Mr. Thacker that past policy for improvement of streets has
been to submit a petition to Council for street improvement and
special assessment, such petition to be signed by at least 75% of the
owners of the real property abutting the street in question, for
Council's determination as to necessity for such improvement, the
benefits derived from such improvement to the owners of real property
abutting such street, and the method of payment for cost of such
improvement.
The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Smith.
Do7f E. Smith,"Mayor
Do I ores w. Carroll, City Clerk
l ` Mi th 22, 1971
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FROM: Office of the City Clerk
TO: Members of the City Council
IN' BE: Application to the Zoning Board of Adjustment
sbnry F.1oyd. Jr of 739:Bioxam Aven4e has made application to
Zoning'Board'of 'AdjYs,to9nt for a varignce in the side yard
�i;detb�acks in -order toconstruct an addition to his present residence.
N;s property -described as: Lot 18 8 Nk of Lot 19 in Block 2 of Homedale
Subdivision is located in a C-1 Zone which requires a side yard setback
o`f 12 feet. His request'is for a reduction in this setback to 8.6 feet.
do order to construct an addition 27' x 32,4".
ThQ g{cessary application filing. fee has begp posted by Mr. Floyd,
8nd>Notice of Public Hearing by the Adjustment Board shall be published
in the March 25th Edition of the South Lake Press for April 13th at
phoxo'-copy of the. proposed addition, as submitted by Mr. Floyd, is
�f .`attached•for your study and consideration.
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April 12, 1971
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and the playf.,,-.r�a ound v:! nevel? c0
All add'-d 'olvf., happene6 withoult City Council.
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m,*>vq(l tio blockS in another direction may from downtown. Lack of
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As you i:now, I havo been actieely engaged for the past month or so in
seeking a qualified Building Official for Clermont. I received
twenty-five application`- and h-,ld scvctr irate; sews. I hove discussed
the situation vrith Bob Smythe and hive reached a mutually accepted
decision. It is my intentiorj to employ fir. Harvey Nagel as the new
Assistant Director of Public Works effective May I at an annual
salary of $7�072 with an increase to $7,384 at 6 months. Mr. Nagel
is 55 yaars of age and has hod ronsidernbie e`r-perience in the building
trades. He has been in Central Florida for oue year since relocating
from Buffalo, N. Y. He is very personable, knowledgeable and
desirous of.viorking for the city and I believe he can fit into the
organization in a very positive way.
Mr. Nagel's responsibilities will be directed primarily toward building
Inspection but will also function in other Public Work's capacities.
He will be called upon to assist the Utilities Department with regard
to inspections on the sewer project. He will perform the duties of
the Director In the absence of the Director and will act as liason
between the Planning and Zoning Commission and the administration.
Mr. Leo Creech who has been the Assistant Director has been reclassified
as a Foreman which is more in line with his desires and capabilities.
This matter has been discussed with him and he is in agreement with
the change.
Inasmuch as Fir. Nagel will require a vehicle in the performance of his
duties and will be on call 24 hours a day, It is requested that I be
authorized to advertise for the purchase- of a d door sedan. Funds in
the amount of $3,500 will be required and are availahle.. A vehicle
IS not Dr�esent1y available since the car the pre•r9aus inspector used
was transfe,?red to the Police Bepertmrnt when the additional patrolman
was employed about a year ago.
On April 25-27 the Florida City Managers' Association will hold their
annual meeting in St. Augustine. I plan to attend that meeting and
Bob Smythe will be Acting City Manager during my absence. He willbe
designated in writing as required by Charter.
Robert M. Hopkins
City Manager
April 13, 1971
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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - APRIL 1971
General Fund
L. L. Arthur, Locksmith
Amn.Playground Device Co.
Advance Electric
Bowen Supply Co.
Mort Barnes Plumbing
Cities Service
Clement's Pest Control
Clemmons Truck Parts
Champion Map Corp.
Clermont Bldrs.Supply
Coble's Garage
Consolidated Chemical
Clermont Hardware
Florida Steel Corp.
F&R Office Supply
G1enMar Electronics
Hydraulic Supply
Hunt's Garden Supply
Hilltop Book Hook
Herb's Ice House
Hodges Equip. Co.
IBM Corporation
Jim Willis Hardware
Konsler Steel Co.
Lawton Bros., Inc.
John Lamb Chevrolet
J. C. Lewis
Madden's Electric
John B. Newsom
Norwood Tree Service
Orlando Paving
Olivenbaum Ins. Agency
Phillips 66 Station
Standard Auto Parts
Valbro Business Forms
Truck Equip. Company
Western Auto
White's Blue Print Serv.
Bob Wade Ford, Inc.
Watson Grove Service
Lake Apopka Natural Gas
Fla. Atlantic University
Little League Assoc.
Fla. Telephone Corp.
Postal Colony Co.
Frank E. Owens
I C M A
Florida Power Corp.
WATER DEPARTMENT
Ace Supply Co.
B&H Sales, Inc.
Chemical Equipment
Hughes Supply, Inc.
Hack Chemical Co.
Mid -Florida Gas
G. L. Bradford
Fla. Telephone Corp.
Florida Power Corp.
Office Equipment Maintenance
Parks Equipment
Bldg. Maintenance
Office Supplies
B1dg.Maintenance (Jaycee Beach)
Petroleum Products
Pest Control (Jail)
Truck Maintenance (Public Works)
Lake County Wall Map
Bldg. Maintenance
Automotive Maintenance
(Public Works and Police)
Supplies-B1dg.Maintenance
Stock Maintenance Items & Batting
Machine for Parks)reimbrused by
'Ball Club
Aluminum Culverts
Supplies -Office Maintenance
Remote Control Radio Maintenance
Equipment Maintenance
Dog and Duck Food
Office Supplies
Ice for City Creels
Equipment Maintenance
Office Equipment Supplies
Stock Items -Public Works
Maintenance -Street Signs
Oxygen - Public Works
Building Maintenance (Public Works)
Truck Maintenance (Public Works)
Truck Maintenance (Public Works)
Building Maintenance (City [fall)
Lube Grease
Park Maintenance
Street Patching Materials
Comprehensive Business Policy
Tire Repair
Stock Items (Bldg & Equip.tMaint)
Payroll Checks
Truck Maintenance(Sanitation)
Batteries(Police)
Maps
Automotive Maintenance(Police)
Parks Maintenance
Utilities
City Manager Conference Fee
Summer Recreation Program Assist.
Monthly Utility
Office Supplies
Recording Fees
City Manager's Year Book
Monthly Utility
Chlorine
Stock Items(Meter Box & Saddles)
Chlorinator Maintenance
(Materials for New Line to Hospital
and Stock Items
Water Testing Materials
Fuel & Installation for Baker Grove
Irrigation
Two -Way Radio(Public Utilities)
Monthly Utility
Monthly Utility
GRAND TOTAL: $14,385.57
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16.40
118.30
2.20
4.98
53.34
580.57
18.00
46.50
70.90
15.06
75.96
36.50
504.63
586.75
1.29
30.45
21.03
5.85
100.92
11.20
13.74
5.94
92.74
46.50
24.80
3:74
64.48
52.35,
33.60
45.00 "
81.T8"
6946.00
1.50
212.51
207.50
47.00
12.00
26.00'
10.82
174.54
43.82
30.00'
570.00
107.42 '
12.00
5.15
13.50
1865.00
13,049.67
85.52
33.80
95.95
318.00
3.25
85.00
200.00 "
25.00
489.38 `
1,335.90