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05-25-1971 Supporting DocumentsMINUTES N4 737 PEGUL,AP 'iEETIIlG A. Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, hay 25, 1771. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P. I1. by 6;ayor Don E. Smith with the following members present: Councilwoman Watson and Councilmen Vanderlleer, Cochran and Beals. other officials present were: City Manager Hopkins, City Controller Fleming, City Clerk Carroll, City Attorney Langley and Chief of Police Tyndal. Others present were: Mrs. Richard H. Langley, and the lessrs. C. A. Mangold, Henry Czech, E. L. Schumann and Ur. J. R. Peacock. Representatives of the local Press were also present. Tire Invocation was given by Councilman VanderMeer. The Minutes of the Meeting held on "ay 11, 1971 were approved as written. City Manager Hopkins submitted) a request from Dr. J. R. Peacock wherein he requested to purchase a fifty foot lot described as Lot 1 in Block 126A of Sunset Park Subdivision owned by the City and which abuts an unnamed street alongside his property located in Block 125A of Sunset Park. There was no action taken on this request at this time, however, motion was made by Councilman VanderMeer and seconded by Councilman Cochran that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary Ordinance to close the Unnamed street lying between Blocks 125A and 126A of Sunset Park Subdivision and City Manager Hopkins be authorized to have Lot 1 appraised on a front foot basis. Upon roll call vote on passage of the motion, the result was, Ayes: VanderMeer, Cochran and beals. Total Ayes: Three Mayes: Smith and Watson. Total Ilayes: Two. Absent: Hone. The motion carried. City Manager Hopkins submitted his report both orally and written and a copy is attached hereto. With regards the City Manager's recommendation that the cost of S1.35 per lineal foot, as submitted by Michaels-Stiggins, Inc., for re -sodding of easements secured for the sewer system construction, motion was made by Councilman Vandertleer, seconded by Councilman Beals and carried that this recommendation be accepted and such properties be re -sodded to be designated by the Engineers. With regards the City Manager's annual obligation to the military service, motion was made by Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman Beals and carried that a military leave of two reeks be authorized. With regards a budgeted expenditure in the amount of $3500.00 for materials to repair and replace a portion of the existing dock at Jaycee Beach, it was the recommendation of City Manager Hopkins that a portion of i;hese funds be expended to construct a new 75 foot L addition to the existing dock, with the remaining work to be done on the existing dock to be included in the 71-72 budget, and that he had received a quotation on such new construction at approximately $2600.00. Motion was made by Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilwoman Watson and carried that the City Manager be authorized to prepare the necessary specifications and advertise for bids on construc- tion of a new addition to the dock as Ire proposed. City Attorney Langley advised that it was necessary that he be furnished with an exact description of properties owned by C.l,!rmont Builders Supply, Inc. on which the city needed a sanitary sewer easement, and the City Manager was instructed to obtain this description. Mayor Smith announced the monthly Orange Blossom Breakfast to be held in Jenkins Auditorium on Wednesday, I•lay 26th, and urged that all members make an effort to attend. MINUTES NQ 738 All ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE OF ORDICANCES OF THE CITY OF CLEWIONT, FLORIDA, SITTING FORTH ThL PROCEDURAL REQUIP,E[IENTS CONCERNING THE CONNECTION OF PROPERTY OWNERS SE!ILR SYSM I TO THE CITY OF CLERNONT SANITARY SES:ER SYSTEM AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF was introduced by Councilman Vanderlicer and read in full by the City Attorney for a first reading. Councilman Deals offered and moved the adoption of All ORDINANCE ADOPTING 1967 SOUTHERN STANDARD PLUMBING CODE AS AMENDED AND STATING SPECIFIC EXCEPTIONS and the motion was seconded by Councilman Cochran and the ORDINANCE read in full by City Attorney Langley for a second and final reading. Upon roll call vote on passage of the ORDINANCE, the result was: Ayes: Vander[Icer, Smith, Cochran, '!atson and Beals. Total Ayes: Five. Hayes: Hone. So the ORDINANCE was adonted and the [lumber 55-C assigned to it and a copy ordered posted. I•lotion was made by Councilman Vander[leer and seconded by Councilman Cochran that the City Hanager be authorized to prepare the necessary specifications and advertise for bids on a 40 x 60 aluminum pavilion to be placed at the Jaycee Beach, that expenditures for same be authorized from unappropriated surplus. Upon roll call vote on passage of the notion the result was: Ayes: Cochran and Vander[leer. Total Ayes: Two. Nayes: Deals, Watson and Smith. Total Nayes: Three. The motion failed to carrv. City Attorney Langley wished it to be a matter of record that it is his recommendation that any monies authorized expended from surplus rather than a budgeted item, be authorized by Budget Amendment Resolution of the Council thereby making it a permanent part of the city's financial record. Mayor Smith announced that inasmuch as numerous rumors had been circulating with regards cost to the property owner for necessary connec- tions from the property owners present sewer system to the city's sanitary sewer system, that lie had obtained the following information from a local licensed plumbing contractor and wished to pass it along as a single information item obtained by him: That on a 1 hookup house sewer to the city, sixty feet in length at an average of two to three foot deep straight run, the cost would be approximately $180.00. This would not include broken sprinkler lines, gas lines, phone lines or city mains, etc. There was considerable discussion regarding Council's action on [larch 26th wherein the City was designated as sponsor for a South Lake County Airport Authority. Mayor Smith advised that he was opposed at the present time to the establishment of such an airport authority inasmuch as he had just recently discovered such an authority had powers to condemn property, which he felt was premature to obtaining a full and complete survey of the general community's desires for an airport in this area and possible locations for one. Councilman Beals advised Council that due to increased business demands, it was necessary that he resign his appointment as Council's representative to the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District, such resignation effective as of May 24th. Motion was made by Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman Vander'Neer and carried that Councilman Beals be appointed to continue to act in this capacity during the interim time until such permanent appoint/Hfl be made by Council, and this was agreeable with Mr. Beals. The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Smith. y rL�,,,AG1 '�D�n E. Smith, Piayor Dolores W. Carroll ity clerk �1 i May 24, 1971 :.ake Apopka Natural Gas District 1500 East Highway 50 Winter Garden, Florida 32787 Gentlemen: Due to increased business demands, I find it necessary to resign trom the board of Lake Apopka Natural Gas. The association that I've enjoyed has been most pleasant and one trat I will surely miss. Never have I been affiliated with a more com- patible group. The knowledge that I have obtained about the natural gas industry auring the past two and one half years will prove invaluable. Thank you and gooc luck for a most prosperous future. Sincerely, Charles B. Beals Vice -President CBB/bc C[TY TIANAGF.R'S Rf•.pnRT The sanitary sewer project is proceeding exceptionally well. Construc- tion in the area bounded by Lake l9inona, Minnehaha Avenue, Twelfth Street and Linden Street should be concluded by the end of this week, or the first of next. Approximately three more weeks of construction will be required on the section of Lake Shore nrive from Rosewood give -rest to the dead-end. Work started yesterday in the area hounded by SR 50, Twelfth Street, Chestnut Street- and Tenth Street. The crews -rill be in this area approximately four weeks. In order to keep abreast of the status of the sewer project, everyone -is invited to 'listen to WWFL at 7:25 Ai each itonday, Wednesday and Friday for the bumby and Stimpson Sanitary Sewer Progress Report. With regard to the matter of re -sodding certain properties followinq sanitary sewer construction, the engineers advise that the S1.35 per lineal foot cost would apply to the sodding of easements. The 'lineal foot price is for all easement cuts which have an average width of three or four feet. It is my opinion that the re-soddinn of easements is a must and recomm2.d that the 51.35 per lineal foot be accepted. Tile engineers assure •e it is a good price and that there are sufficient funds to cover the expenditure. I am pleased to announce that tine Environmental Protection Agency has award- ed a grant increase of $in7,240 for the sanitary sewer project. This brings the total funding to S293,24n for E.P.A. City personnel are involved quite heavily in the sanitary sewer project. They are involved in contacting property owners and answering questions, making inspections, marking water lines ahead of the contractors, relocating water lines to avuii conflicts with the sewer lines and repairing water lines when broken. In addition, crews are involved in routine park maintenance and mowing vacant city property. [le hope to start inspecting vacant property for high weeds in a couple of weeks. During April Animal Control picked up 1n stray dogs. Mone of the dogs were claimed and all were turned over to the county. Ue were presently only able to devote 20 percent of one man's time to this function. Last Friday evening the radar unit was used on East Avenue south of SR 50. In a two hour period, six citations were issued for exceeding the posted speed limit. Citizens are reminded that speed limits are to be observed and that the radar unit will he used with increased frequency in the future to apprehend violators. We have started a drive to remove unsightly junk cars from public and private property. During the last two days, the Police Department has served notices on 24 junk vehicles. The owners have 72 hours to remove the vehicles or the City will have them removed. A 40 hour, school to train breathalizer operators is presently being held in Eustis. lde have two patrol men and our police cadet attending the school. I plan to consider a breathalizer in the 71-72 budget. It is a vital piece of equipment when it comes to cases involving DWI's. - 2 - Fire protection agreements for out -of -city properties expired on May 15. Only about 15 percent have renewed. I have granted a 30 day extension to those who have not yet renewed. If they do not renew by June 15, fire protection will he discontinued. At the last meeting of the Council Mr. Howard Young appeared regarding a plan for the clearing up of the waters of Sparkling Water Lake. The plan consists of pumping the lake water through a 200 foot long drain field using an 100 GP'1 electrically operated pump and a no -clog meter. After investigation, I find that 100 feet of drain field will accommodate percolation at the rate of 45n gallons per day. At that rate, if the water is pumped at 100 GP11 over 11,000 gallons per day would need to percolate through the field. This would require about 2500 feet of drain field. To complicate matters, the City does not have on hand a pump, motor or meter as requested. The purchase of these items would exceed the $500 of city participation with no consideration given to labor, utility costs, etc. Bob Smythe has discussed the problems with Fir. Young and both have agreed that further study is necessary. Until further study is done, I am going to hold this mrtter W abeyance with no recommendation at this time. As requested by Council, I have obtained cost estimates for the construction of a covered pavilion at Jaycee Beach. As an attachment to this report, each Council member has a memorandum containing the cost estimates and my recommendation. As a member of the Coast Guard Reserve, I am required to perform two weeks Active Duty for Training each year. I have received orders to report to Yorktown, Virginia on June 6 for a two week period. It is requested that I be granted two weeks military leave. During my absence, Bob Smythe will he designated in writing as Acting City Manager. Robert li. Hopkins City Manager May 25, 1971 Attachment TO: City Council FROM: Robert 14. Hopkins, City Manager SUBJECT: Jaycee Peach Pavilion DATE: May 25, 1971 As requested, the following are cost estimates fcr a covered pavilion at Jaycee Beach. Cost estimates are for wood, aluminum and galvanized structures. The size of the pavilion is 20' x fin' a 8' and includes a 4" concrete slab. Cedar (Does not include erection) S 2,86n.nn Aluminum (Includes erection) 5 2,275.nn Galvanized Steel (Includes erection) 4 1,985.0n 4" Concrete Slab (Contract Job) R 134n.00 Due to upcoming vacations, the sanitary sexier project and routine functions, city forces do net have available time to devote to this project; thus it would have to be done by contract. It is my recommendation that this project not he done at this time, but he considered at budget time. However; if the Council should choose to proceed with the pavilion, it is my recommendation that the aluminum; pavilion he selected. In order to outfit the paviilion, an additional expenditure for picnic tables ($75-4100 each) Mould he necessary. 14 ,�"�a Robert rt. Hakins TO: City Council FROM: Robert 14. Hopkins, City Manager SUBJECT: Jaycee. Beach Pavilion DATE: May 25, 1971 As requested, the following are cost estimates for a covered pavilion at Jaycee Beach. Cost estimates are for wood, aluminum and galvanized structures. The size of the pavilion is 20' x 60' x II' and includes a 4" concrete slab. Cedar (Does not include erection) 3 2,B6n.nn Aluminum (Includes erection) t 2,7.75.nn Galvanized Steel (Includes erection) $ 1,9R5.on 4" Concrete Slab (Contract Job) S 1,34n.on Due to upcoming vacations, the sanitary sewer project and routine functions, city forces do not have available time to devote to this project; thus it would have to be done by contract. It is my recommendation that this project not he done at this time, but be considered at budget time. However; if the Council should choose to proceed with the pavilion, it is my recommendation that the aluminuml pavilion be selected. In orde, to outfit the pavilion, an additional expenditure for picnic tables ($75-$100 each) would he necessary. ?Roert r1. 1111ns