11-23-1971 Supporting DocumentsMINUTES NQ 77t
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A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held
in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, November 23, 1971. The meeting was
called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Don E. Smith with the following
members present: Councilwoman Watsrn and Councilmen Vandertleer, Cochran
and Beals. Other officials present were: City Manager Hopkins, City
Clerk Carroll, City Controller Fleming, City Attorney Langley and Chief
of Police Tyndal. Others present were: Miss Florence Pool, Hr. and Mrs.
John Aull, 11r. and Mrs. Tom Kennerly, Mrs. Marge i:lack, Mrs. Toni Bell
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Mrs. Sheila Langley and the Messrs. C. M. Pool, Albert Symonds, George
Schroedel, E. L. Schumann, Henry Czech, Paul DiToma, Walter Barbour,
George Caruso, Fred Vogt, Donald Hayes, Bernell Smith, David Black, Allen
Mahan, Claude Smoak, Jr., J. Patrick Michaels, W. R. Hilliard and A. W.
Thacker.
The Invocation was given by Councilman Vanderhleer, followed by repeating
of the Pledge of Allegiance in unison by those present.
The Plinutes of the Meeting held on November 9, 1971 were approved as
written.
Mayor Smith announced the first order of business to be a Public Hearing
to consider petition of William Baker for the closing of a portion of
Hunt Street from Bloxam Avenue to Highway 111127. Motion was made by
Councilman Cochran that inasmuch as there had been no information submitted
to Council as to the intended future use of this property, that the matter
be tabled. The motion was seconded by Councilman Vanderhleer and carried.
Mayor Smith announced the next order of business to be a Public Hearing
to consider petition of Dr. J. R. Peacock for the closing of an unanmed
street in Sunset Park Subdivision from Linton Court westward to Sunset
Lake. Motion was made by Councilman Vanderhleer, and seconded by Councilman
Beals that this request be granted and the City Attorney be instructed
to prepare the necessary Ordinance. Upon roll call vote on passage of
the motion, the result was: Ayes: Vanderhleer, Smith, Cochran, Hatson
and Beals. Total Ayes: Five. Nayes: None.
Mayor Smith announced the next order of business to be a Public Hearing
to consider request of Allen Mahan for a variance in the Zoning Ordinance -
Section 26.40 - Non -Conforming uses, wherein lie desired to increase the
living area of an existing residence consisting of 408 square feet to 816
square feet, but which would be short of the required footage of living
area in an R-1 Zone by 184 square feet. i•iotion was made by Councilman Beals,
seconded by Councilman Cochran and carried that this variance be granted
and the necessary building permit be authorized.
Mr. J. Patrick Michaels, representative of the T M Communications Company
of Florida, appeared before Council and requested an extension of 12 months
time to their existing franchise agreement (Ordinance 2541) with the City
of Clermont. Mr. Michaels advised that due to proposed new regulations
for cable television service as set forth by the Federal Communications
Commission, they had determined it to be economically unfeasible to provide
CATV service to the City until such time as these proposed regulations had
been clarified, which, hopefully, would be forthcoming within the 12 month
extension period. Mr. Michaels further advised Council that they would pay
to the City the sura of S75.00 per month, money in good faith, for the
privilege of extending the limit of the franchise agreement. Motion was
made by Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman VanderMeer and carried
that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary Ordinance to
grant an extension of time, for presentation at the next meeting.
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Mr. Albert Symondsappearr_d before Council and complained about the dirty
streets throughout the city and specifically Lake View Drive, the
street on which fie resides. Mr. Symonds inquired of Council as to
what action he could expect with royards cleaning the streets. Mayor
Smith advised Mr. Symonds that Council was aware of the existing
street conditions due to the construction of the sanitary sewer system,
and that upon completion of such construction every effort would he
made toward improving the situation.
City Manager Hopkins submitted his report both orally and written and
a copy is attached hereto.
City Manager Hopkins reported he had received a request from the
National Honor Society of Clermont High School to sponsor a teenage
dance in Jenkins Auditorium on Saturday, December 4, 1971. Motion
was made by Councilman Vanderlleer, seconded by Councilwoman Watson
and carried that this request be granted provided all rules and
regulations pertaining to dances held in the Jenkins Auditorium are met .
Hayor Smith reminded all present of the Orange Blossom Breakfast to
be held in Jenkins Auditorium on Wednesday morning, November 24th,
and urged that all attend.
Councilman Cochran reported he had just attended a meeting of Outdoor
Advertisers in St. Petersburg this date wherein it was brought to their
attention of a threat by Transportation Secretary Volpe to withhold 10%
of Federal road monies to the State of Florida unless all existing
guide lines and regulations pertaining to outdoor signs as set forth
from that office were met. Mr. Cochran further stated that such action
would delete 9251 of advertising signs, located outside corporate city
limits, and he urged that Council members watch and study closely
any forthcoming legislature pertaining to this matter.
City Manager Hopkins submitted bids received on uniforms for city
employees, a copy of vrhich is attached hereto, from Dixie Uniform Service
in Orlando and Welper Laundry Rental, Inc. of Leesburg. Mr. Hopkins
recommended that inasmuch as the bids were the same, the bid be awarded
to helper Laundry Rental, Inc. as they are located in Lake County.
Motion was made by Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman VanderNeer
and carried that the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted
and the bid be awarded to helper Laundry Rental, Inc. of Leesburg.
Mayor Smith advised those persons present, who were interested in the
boundaries of properties to be included in the proposed annexation to
the city, as follows: From the northern boundary of the David Black
property eastward crossing Highway #27 to a mid -section line, thence
north crossing Highway #50 to intersect with an extension of Highland
Avenue, thence blest to Grand Highway.
City Manager Hopkins advised there was need for changes to be made
in Ordinance 59-C following its introduction and first reading at
the meeting of November 9, 1971, therefore the Ordinance was not
presented for second and final reading and thereby becomes null and void.
Councilman Beals introduced All ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE
REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURE FOR EXTENSION OF WATER AND SEVER LINES
WITHIN THE CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA and the Ordinance was read in
full by the City Manager for a first reading.
MINUTES N9 773
Councilman Beals introduced AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF CLERPIONT, LAKE COUIITY, FLORIDA, CLOSING A CERTAIN PORTION
OF All UNNAMED STREET LYING BETWEEN LINTON COURT AND SUNSET LAKE,
AND AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY
OF SAID UlWAMED STREET AND THE Ordinance was read in full by City
Attorney Langley for a first reading.
Councilman Beals presented and moved the adoption of a RESOLUTION
to be presented to the Lake County Planning and Zoning Commission,
wherein Council opposes request of 6Ir. Paul Wolfe for permission to
install and operate a "sand mine" on property adjacent to the
Palatlakaha (liver and is part of the "Clermont Marsh". The motion was
seconded by Councilman Cochran and carried with Councilman Vanderfleer
obstaining from both the discussion and voting. The Resolution was
numbered 136.
Councilman Beals introduced AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING REGULATIONS FOR
THE SUBDIVISION OF LAND III THE CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA p.liD REPEALS
CHAPTER 20 OF THE CODE OF ORDINAPICES OF THE CITY: ESTABLISHES All EFFECTIVE
DATE and the Ordinance was read in full by City Attorney Langley for
a first reading.
Hayor Smith reported he had received complaints with regards the few
hours of service being offered by the local Western Unitdoffice. It
was consensus of Council that the City Clerk request an investigation
by the Florida Public Service Commission to determine if the operating
hours of service now being offered by the local office a•e adequate
for the ❑eeds of this community.
Mayor Smith called the following two Special Meetings of the City Council.
A Special Meeting to be held on December 6, 1971 in the office of
the City Ftanager at 5:05 P.M. to inspect the Registration Rolls and
prepare the Ballot Box for the General Election to be held on December
7, 1971; A Special Fleeting to be held on December B, 1971 in the office
of the City Manager at 9:00 A.H. to canvass the Ballot of the General
Election.
City Clerk Carroll submitted the following list of persons to serve
on the Election Board of the City of Clermont General Election to be
held on December 7, 1971:
Clerk - A. N. Johnson
Inspectors: 11rs. Louise Ream
Mrs. Goldie 'rlilson
Mrs. Lillian Cork
Mr. Walter Leidner
Mr. George Smith
Officer of the Day - Mr. A. B. Broyles
Motion was made by Councilman Beals, seconded by Councilwoman Watson
and carried that the Election Board be appointed as listed.
Councilman Beals inquired of City Manager Hopkins as to the status of
the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance wherein there would be
provisions for conditional use permits. City Manager Hopkins advised
that the suggested changes were being formulated; that such a
project demanded a thorough study in all aspects, but that he hoped
to have it ready for presentation to the Planning and Zoning Commission
at their meeting to be held on November 30th. Councilman Beals advised
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that he was opposed to this matter being referred to the Planning and
zoning Commission, that he was in favor of this matter being presented
directly to Council for prompt consideration and action. tir. Beals
further stated he felt the Planning and Zoning Commission to tie
ineffective, possibly due to the size of the membership (11 members),
and that he recommended the membership be reduced to 9 members, and
possibly even further reduced to 7 members, in the future.
The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Smith.
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Don G. Smith, Chairman
Dolores w. Carroll, Ci y C erk
TO: City Council
FROM: Robert 11. Hopkins, City 11anager
SUBJECT: Uniform Bids
DATE: November 23, 1971
Bids on uniforms for city employees woi'e received from Dixie
Uniform Supply, Orlando and 110 pFr Laus:dry Rental, Inc.,
Leesburg. Bids were opened at 4 P.M. Friday, November 19 in
the office of the City Clerk
Bids were received as follmis:
Dixie Welper
Shirt (Per shirt Per WUek) a 35 30
Pants (Per pants Per 41eek) .50 .55
Executive Service
(5 Shirts - 3 Pants/per week) 4.70 4.70
Inasmuch as the bids are the same, it is recommended that Welper
Laundry Rental, Inc., Leesburg, a Luke County firm, be awarded
the bid.
h. Napkins
ARTHUR E. ROBERTS
ATTORNEY AT LAW
MAIN AT CHERRY
GROVELAND. FLORIDA 3273E
P. O. BOX 57 November 23, 1971 T[LEPHONNt 429-2221
Mayor and City Council
City of Clermont
Clermont, Florida 32711
Re: Lots on Lake Minnehaha
Gentlemen:
Inasmuch as I have just learned of a matter which should be presented to the
City Council at its regular meeting tonight, and cannot possibly rearrange my
schedule to appear personally, I would like to petition the Council to consider
the following:
1. In September of 1969, Mr. Charles M. Pool and Miss Florence
Pool appeared before the City Council with a plat prepared by Surveyor C. R.
Shewey including a proposed extension of Lake Drive and four lots on Lake
Minnehaha abutting such proposed extension. A deed of conveyance of such
proposed Lake Drive extension properly executed by Inland Groves Corporation,
the owner, in favor of the City of Clermont was presented to the Council at
that time. It was the understanding of the Pools that such conveyance, together
with the proposed lots, was at that time accepted by the Council. Nothing to
the contrary was ever forwarded to Inland Groves Corporation or to the Pools.
2. Relying upon the aforedescribed tacit approval, Inland Groves
Corporation deeded one of the four lots to Margaret Meade by a deed recorded
on May 7, 1971, in Official Record Book 430, Page 289, Public Records of Lake
County, Florida. Presently contracts for all of the other three lots are out-
standing.
3. It has now come to the attention of the Pools that there is some
confusion on the part of the City as to whether the four lots were approved
building lots under the present zoning ordinance.
4. Inasmuch as the platting question was presented to the Council
before any conveyance was made and approval thereof indicated by the Council
at that time, and inasmuch as subsequently Inland Groves Corporation has been
assessed for the installation of sewer lines along such extension fronting said
lots, and inasmuch as conveyances have been made in reliance upon the afore-
Mayor and City Council
November 23, 1971
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said matters, it is respectfully requested that Council at this time ratify and
confirm the four lots in question as certified building lots.
Your consideration is appreciated.
pectfully submitted,
AR URE. R BERTS
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On this 811 d;q• of ScVuclljber•, A. D. 1969, INI..AND GRGV1;S
CORPORATION, a I'loridn corporation, the Quitclainuor, in consi.:craun,,
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Of tho stint of $1. 00 received from, the CITY OF CLI RMONT, a
corporation in Lake County, Florida, the 01.1itclaintcc, hrrr 4;y gcl:r!ai;r.;
to the said Quitclaimee all of the interest of the Quitclainu>r in the rca l
property in Clermont, Lake Couny, Florida, described as:
From the Northwest corner of Lot 26, INDIAN IIII.LS,
a Subdivision of the City of C;lcrnumt:, as rccordc.l ir,
the Public Records of Lake Counq�, Florida, run thencr
North 13°45' West -45 feet to the Point of 13oginni r ;
thence South 76'15' wost 100 feet; thence North
West 185 feet; thence North 06" 15' I•;ast So fact; ther•cc
South 2:3"45' East 1.13. 05 fecr; thence North 76° Li' I_:nst
58.05 feet, thence South 13"45' East 50 fCet to the i'oint
of Beginning.
The aforedescribed property is expressly conveyed to U:c
CITY OF CLERNIONT for use as an extension of Lake Shore Drive.
IN WITNESS WTIERI OI,, the said party of the first part has
hereunto set its hand and seal the day and year first above Written.
INI .ANI) GROVES CORPORA'i ;(iN'
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Attest: '.
Sec emr y
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF LAKE
[ hereby certify that on this clay, before mc, a Notary 1'ui,iic
July authorized in the State and County named above to take aCkr( sicdt;::ants,
personally appeared CI IARLES ,'M. POOL and 1-1_,0RENCE POOL to nt,: k,tcwr;
to be the pa -sons Jcscribcd as 1're" and Secretary of INI,AN'D CRO,
CORPORATION, a Florida corporation, in and Who executed dte fore,,,;ink'
quit claim deed, and acknowledged before me that said persons e\c ate:: ti e foregoing quit claim deed in the name of and for that corporation, affixing tl;(.
corporate seal of that corporation thereto; that as such corporate officers
said persons are duly authorized by that corporation to do so; and a ;;: he fore_
going quit claim cleed is the act and (food of that corporation.
WITNEESS my hand and official seal this - ` A. D. 1969. day of September,
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON STREET CLOSING
Notice is hereby given to all concerned that the
City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County,
Florida will hold a Public Hearing in the City
Council Chambers, located on the corner of West
Avenue and Desoto Street on Tuesday, November 23, 1971
at 7:30 P.M. for the following stated purpose:
To consider a request by William F. Baker to permanently
close the following designated portion of HUNT STREET
located in Lettered Block Subdivisions of the City of
Clermont, Florida:
That portion of Hunt Street lying
between Bloxam Avenue and
U.S. Highway N 27
All interested parties will be given an opportunity
to express their views on the above mentioned subject.
R.M.Hopkins
City Manager
November 11, 1971 Clermont, Florida
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ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
653 EAST HIGHWAY 50 P. O. Box 188
CLERMONT. FLORIDA 32711 October 19, 1971 904. 394.4025
Mr. William Franklin Baker
Box 163
Mt. Dora, Florida 32757
Dear Mr. Baker:
Enclosed is your petition for the closing of that portion
of Hunt Street lying between Bloxam Avenue and U. S. High-
way No. 27. In addition, I am enclosing a bill for services
rendered in connection with the preparation of the petition.
The signed petition should be submitted to Mrs. Carroll,
City Clerk, City of Clermont, with a $10.00 application fee.
The City of Clermont will be responsible for the necessary
publication of your petition and will schedule a public
hearing, at which time your petition will be presented to
the City Council for approval.
Sincerely yours,
WILLIAM H. STONE
WHS:ngs
Encl. - Petition (orig. $ 1)
PIiTITTON FOR 5'PRI;I:T CLOSINr,
A911i11EAS, the road right of %aay designated as Hunt
Street, has never been used as a public Tray or thorouglifare.
by the general public for the purpose of travel, and
WHEREAS, tangible evidence of a street designated
as Hunt Street no longer exists For the purpose of use and
travel by the general public, and
MIETZEAS, the City Council of the City of Clermont,
by unnumbered resolution, dated 1 June 1937, (lid permanently
close Hunt Street to traffic at the point where the street
intersects the right of way of II. S. 1lighway 27.
T11FREFORF., the undersigned does hereby make appli-
cation to, and petition, the City Council of the City of
Clermont, Lake County, Florida, to permanently close that
portion of Hunt Street lying between Bloxam Avenue and U. S.
Highway 27.
In addition to the factors above indicated, the
petitioner could also bring to the attention of this council
that lie is the ouner of record of the two lots rthich border
the aforementioned portion of hunt StrCet,te-lrit:
l.ot 1 of Block K and Lot 4 of Block (r.
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October 29, 1971
Mr. Hollis R. Campbell, ET AL
5130 Shereton Place
Toledo, Ohio 43615
As an abutting property owner, notice is hereby given to all
concerned that the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake
County, Florida will hold a public hearing in the Council
Chambers, located on the corner of West Avenue and Desoto Street
on Tuesday, November 23, 1971 at 7:30 P.M. for the following
stated purpose:
To consider a request by William F. Baker to permanently close
the following designated portion of HUNT STREET located in
Lettered Block Subdivisions of the City of Clermont, Florida:
That portion of Hunt Street lying
between Bloxam Avenue and U.S.
Highway N 27
All interested parties will be given an opportunity to express
their views on the above mentioned matter.
Very truly yours,
Dolores W. Carroll (Mrs.)
City Clerk.
/DWC City of Clermont, Florida
October 29, 1971
Mr. A. W. Thacker
611 Grand Highway
Clermont, Florida 32711
As an abutting property owner, notice is hereby given to all
concerned that the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake
County, Florida will hold a Public Hearing in the Council
Chambers, located on the corner of West Avenue and Desoto Street
on Tuesday, November 23, 1971 at 7:30 P.M. for the following
stated purpose:
To consider a request by William F. Baker to permanently close
the following designated portion of HUNT STREET located in
Lettered Block Subdivisions of the City of Clermont, Florida:
That portion of Hunt Street lying
between Bloxam Avenue and
U.S.Highway # 27
All interested parties will be given an opportunity to express
their views on the above mentioned subject.
/DWC
Very truly yours,
Dolores V.I. Carroll (Mrs.)
City Clerk
City of Clermont, Florida
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ON STREET CLOSING
Notice is hereby given to all concerned that the
City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County,
Florida will hold a Public Hearing in the City Council
Chambers, located on the corner of West Avenue and
SeSoto Street on Tuesday, November 23, 1971 at 7:30
P.M. for the following stated purpose:
To consider a request by Ur. J. R. Peacbck to
permanently close the following designated street
located in Sunset Park Subdivision of the City of
Clermont, Florida
An Unnamed Street lying between Lot 1 in Block 126A
and Lot 11 in Block 125A of Sunset Park Subdivision,
West of Linton Court to Sunset Lake
All interested parties will be given an opportunity
to express their views on the above mentioned subject.
R. M. Hopkins
City Manager
November 11, 1971 City of Clermont,Florida
J. R. PEACOCK, D. V. M.
BOX 120
CLERMONT, FLORIDA 32711
TEL¢1—H..04.2202
P:ovember 2, 1971
Mr. Robert di. Hopkins
City Manager
Clermont, 1''lorida
Dear Mr. Hopkins:
This is in response to ,your letter of Jetober 29, 1971.
1 do desire the unnamed street west of' Linton Court be
closed, and request of the City Council that such action
be taken. Lnclosed is my check in the amount of :I10.00,
as advised in ,your letter.
Respectfully,
J. R. Peacock, DVM
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CITY HA!IAGER'S RLPORT
The routine business of the city is brine conducted as usual. Cffort,;
to clean up the city are continuing. Purina the past creek the Pnlice
Department placed notices on 19 junk cars. They shoulr! be reeioved
tnis week. Next week plans call for another city wido inspection of
Vacant n lots for high weeds and debris. This should out the )roperty
in good shape until next spring.
Sanitary sewer project crews are presently working on Nook Street
between Gloxam and Ramie, Crystal Lake Drive between Fourth and Juniata,
Osceola between Seventh and Fifth, Seminole and Chestnut Streets
between Fifth Street and Last Avenue, and Grand Highway between !lirhland
and Pitt. progress is moving satisfactorily. Friday, we requested
our first partial grant payment in the awount of S120,547.
I ai;i pleased to announce that Patrolman .Ili tchelI Roriers and Cadet
Jerry ill air graduated from the 200 hour police school last Frif'ay.
We have received the appraisal from Lee Howard of Leesburg on the First
Federal building. Copies of the appraisal have been distributed to
members of the Council. The cost of the appraisal is S300.00.
The national Honor Society of Clermont Iligh School has requested per-
mission to hold a dance at Jenkins Auditorium on Saturday, December G
from 8 P.H. to 12 Midnight. All the necessary arrangements with regards
to reservations and deposit have been made with the Chamber Secretary.
The senior sponsors are !Irs. Edith Caldwell and 'Irs. 'Iickev aacel.
These two sponsors, in additional to other teachers, will chaperone
the dance. Council approval is requested.
City Hall will be closed Thanksgiving Day. I plan to he out of to -in
Thursday through Sunday. During my absence Bob Smythe will be Actinn
Ci ty .tanager.
R. M. flikins
ilovember 23, 1971