06-09-1970 Supporting DocumentsMINUTES N4 668
RI[GULAR !IFETIUG
A Regular !fleeting of the rity Council of the City of rinrmont was held
in the Council Chamhers on Tuesday, June 7, 1^7n. The meeting -as
called to order at 7:30 P. !i. by !layor non F. Smith with the folloi.!inn
members present: Councilmen Vander!leer, nseralt, Cochran and Pratton.
Other officials present ':+ere: Citv 'tanager Johnson, City Controller
Fleming, City Clork Carroll, City Attorney Lahgley.and Chief of Police.
Tyndal. Others present mere: Ors. t!navcr and t!atson and !'essrs. C. A.
'langold, lienry Czech, . L. Schumann, John Sandargas, George I!ovis,
ndo
Robert Shumaker and !'i11ard Coggs!all. A. representative of the nrl,
Sentinel was also present.
The Invocation was, given I-y rouncilman Vander!lecr.
The. Minutes of the ileetinq held on !Iay 2r, 1^7n uere approved as
written.
John Sandargas, representing the Flinnehaha Trailer Park, appeared before
the Council and requester) a re -valuation of crater charges 0 S1.00 per
mobile home/trailer to a percentage of total water used. 'iayor Smith
advised that his request erould be taken into consideration.
Drs. '.!atson and beaver appeared before the Council advising them a
representative of the FAA ':ould like to meet with members of the Council
on Thursday, June llth with regards possible sites for an airport in
this area.
City 'tanager Johnson submitted his report, both orally and e,ritten
and a cony is attached hereto.
?lotion was made I,y Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman Vander!•teer
and carried that the City 'Ianancr t,e authorized to makn a land trade,
a strip 18 feet in :ridth and fronting on 8th. Street, arith Senator 'aelborn
Daniel for the installation of se!,ter mains and an alley into the City
parking lot, and all located in City 'deck 'In -
Councilman Cochran inquired of existing city ordinances which would
prohibit the washing out of grove service tanks in lakes located within
the city limits of Clermont. Cite anager Johnson advised there was
none. Chief Tyndal was requested to research state lags governing
such action and report to the !ianager.
City Clerk Carroll presented a CF..SnLUTIO!7 from the Clermont Garden Club
wherein they urged that Council establish and enforce a law proviUinq
punishment of minors for vicious acts and/or destruction of property.
Municipal Judge h!ovis adviser" that laws governing minors erere set forth
by State Statutes and could not he handled in municipal court.
lotion was made by Councilman Oswalt, seconded hV Councilman VanderNeer
and carried that the bills he paid.
Councilman Cochran advised he thought the cut-off date for delinquent
grater accounts too stringent and thereupon moved that such cut-off
date be detained until the 1st of the following month following the month
of billing instead of the present 20th day of the same billing month.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Vander!4eer and upon roll call vote
on passage of the motion, the result was: A,-es:
Cochran. T tat Ayps:Four.
One. Mayes: Vander!4eer, Oswalt, Smith and
The motion failed to carry.
Councilman i3ratton, liaison officer from the Council to the the Memorial Library Board, reported the Library y
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eounciI to restruct Lots 18 and 1n in City "loci. 7r to an extension of
the present library only. These tt,n lots •!nre recently deoded to
hetCity from the Library "oard. It uas consonsns or Council that no
action he taken on this riatter, hilt that Councilman Rratton advise the
Library hoard that Council %-could drr,d the property hack to them if they
so desire.
City Manager Johnson had previously submitted to Council a proposal from
�lr. Martin 11inther for the purchase of pronorty located in City 5lock
100, commonly known as the First Federal savings ?• Loan puildinn, at
a price of SGo,nno.00, and to be used for City Administration offices.
A copy of the proposal is attached hereto. Councilman Cochran questioned
the need for such a building and ,!ished it to he a matter of record
that he thoroughly opposed the movinn of the City Administration Offices
from the downtown area.
Motion was made by Councilman Oswalt and seconded by Councilman Rratton
that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized a contract with 'lartin P. Winther
for the purchase of property located in City "lack 100, commonly known
as the First Federal Savinns & Loan Guilding, in accordance with the
price and terms of the proposal as submitted. upon roll call vote
on passage of the motion the result eras: Ayes: Rratton, Oswalt, Vandertleer,
and Smith. Total Ayes: Four. !9ayes: Cochran. Total Mayes- One.
The motion carried.
City Manager Johnson had previously submitted to Council a proposed
franchise from the Florida Power Cornoration. it was consenus of Council
that no action be taken on this matter, and that Controller Fleming be
requested to research the present franchise and report back to Council.
The meeting was adjourned by !flavor Smith.
non F. smith, 9ayor
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Dolores W. Carr, Clerk
-122 Lake Shore Drive
Clermont, Florida 32711
May 13, 1970
SAMUEL, P. 13RAT'I'ON, RAYMOND P. COCIIRAN, RICHARD E. OSWALT,
DONALD I-. SMCI'1-1 and J. M. VANDER MLCR, as members of the City
Council of the City of Clermont, Florida, and AL13ERT M. JOf NSON, as
City Manager of the City of Clermont, Florida.
Gentlemen:
On behalf of Griffin -Johnston Corporation and Martin P. Winther, in-
dividually, I am soliciting from the City of Clermont, Florida, an offer to
purchase the property commonly known as 1 Westgate Plaza Drive, Clermont, -
Florida, and which presently is occupied by First Federal Savings and Loan
Association of Clermont and the law firm of Caldwell and Hovis.
Griffin -Johnston Corporation presently has $82, 192.00 in the property.
If the City of Clermont is interested in purchasing the property for a new city
administration building, I request that you make an offer directly to me to pur-
chase the property for a sum equal to the value established by two qualified
appraisers which I will hire to appraise the property. If the City of Clermont
does make such an offer, I hereby agree to donate to the City of Clermont a
sum of money equal to the difference between such appraised value and $60, 000.00
to be used toward the purchase of the property. In other words, the total cost
to the City of Clermont would be $60, 000.00. I am interested in doing every-
thing I can on behalf of the City but, as you can appreciate, would also like to
utilize every tax advantage. The reason I am requesting an offer instead of
making one is because I would not want to go to the expense of hiring the
appraisers unless I felt fairly certain the transaction would go through.
If the City of Clermont decides to make such an offer on the property,
such offer should be contingent upon certain conditions which I will set out and
any conditions the City may feel are necessary.
1. The property in the offer should be fairly accurately described. I
can foresee no problem in regards to reaching an agreement as to what portion
of the parking area would be conveyed to the City. When an agreement is
reached as to the area to be included, a survey can be made and the exact le-
gal description can be used in the offer. The City also would have joint use of
the adjacent parking area and I would expect no objection from the City if the
bowling alley used the city parking area for any overflow at night or on the week-
end.
2. Griffin -Johnston Corporation presently is leasing the property to two
tenants - First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Clermont and George E.
1lovis. Both tenants have agreed to surrender and cancel their leases and agree
with the City of Clermont as follows:
A. First Federal will enter into an agreement with the City
to lease its present premises from the City for one year
beginning the date the transaction is closed under the
same general terms and conditions as its present lease
with Griffin -Johnston Corporation. At the expiration of
the one year lease, First Federal shall have the right
to renew its lease from year to year on a one year basis;
provided that either party (The City of Clermont or First
Federal) shall have the right to completely cancel the
lease agreement after the first year by giving six months
written notice of such intent to cancel
13. George E. Flovis agrees to enter into an agreement with
the City of Clermont under the same terms and conditions
set out in paragraph 2A.
Any offer made for the property should include provisions that the two
above named tenants agree in writing to such proposal.
3. There are certain items located in or on the property that might be
considered part of the realty but which I consider the property of First Federal
Those items are:
A. Teller counters.
B. Diebold Rekordesk.
C. Metal shelves in vault and storage room.
If the City feels that any of the above (especially the teller counters)
should go with the property, the City should check with First Federal to deter-
mine its position. All other items that have attached to the realty (such as .
carpeting, air conditioning, etc. ) are considered a part of the real estate, re-
gardless of who purchased them.
Page Two.
First Federal and George F. Hovis have stated that any city official may
feel free to inspect the premises provided that reasonable short notice is given.
I will await your reply.
Respectfully submitted,
MARTIN P. E�TIER
hidividually and on behalf of
Griffin -Johnston Corporation
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Pipe I iqhting at thr ;ovt bo i rield A inual lr_d and ready for use.
Me fema is Wnq WWI& thil nak. rasni and nllat,-s will b-
instalind thiq noop and the ri! hr- r:.aO.v fo- u7,r by thn 15th
of this month.
As vecnmmendid by our City Atnrq,t.,,, and requested, by tlayor �mith I
We f"elly gAten a folclo On a Ar"thaliznr. The price- is °'945.Orl
on a stephens')n whicl, to !)(- the oro ra0vr wid1'0,v acc:!nted by
the C()Li?'tS in ['101-YA.
1 aurarded the contract W laying our 12 inch vaNv mains to Orange
Paving and Constructinn Co.. the AW bidder at 51.35 per lineal foot.
They `!U start tlj:1101' "cl-: -
1r. Langl,.y has been in c-.;nversation, t,!ith l!11l1 in Atlanta
anthey advieo. thay hopr� ,o have. a satisfactory ans�-!Pr on our land
trade request in
I wood !He to he auNcrized to make a lane{ trade vith Snnatnr
Uelborn Nzniel for '.*hr-- 1,nstalliltinrl of sower ronins an(! an alley
our parking lot. The trade Is to he own and no stMn is lR
fact in width,
I have forwareed ^ach of on. as rewmstQd, a oescripMan andorices
an the Seaver orovorty on 'lontrove Stmet and the "Inner nroperty
an Highway 50 and Rest Ave. SCM WMOn Should he taken On thPSe
matters by nc,eQance or refusal,
I have advert-ise.-f in the AlunicipA ma,ia7iiir, ft-,ir a C,,ry !!ana,jer. The
Tayalige will he out; t)(. lest of lune. I ar eTo rlaMinq some
inquiries around this area.
f-1r. S. E. Frye, Jr.i, , Pi,ctor !f ti,e Fllcrida Game and Frc:,�l 'later
Fish Comission has uddsed are. that they wood like to hmp a OpMution
cQreti,iny For the fis�ina r)i,!7- in tho future. Pe fm%&r a"I"n that he v
would like to We it or a date YNn Senator WOO can he P"s"t.
The Nayor and Council inl=nhers are also exoPct(--.-, to take part. Y vill
advise you move WMAN as soon as he and I hays agreed on a date.
1 expect to have my vm"sa-d huyets. for our mit rascal ywr. in
your hands within a few days and before- out, neat r.,atlroj.
on 1 ry
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III NTHER*PROP ERTY
LAND AREA:
Approximately 380 feet fronting on Highway 50 with an average
depth of 176 feet. Includes paved parking area for 49 cars and building
now occupied by First Federal Savings and Loan and George Hovis.
Building: Two floors with an approximate area of 1900 square
feet on each floor. Floors not connected on inside. The top floor
consists of accounting and cashier area, four offices, small lobby,
storage room, vault, three rest rooms and covered drive for Drive-in
window.
Lower floor consists of two lobbies, five offices, two rest rooms,
storage room and outside storage for tools.
Sale Price: $60,000.00
Conditions: Present tenants to occupy building for 18 months
following purchase. Purchaser to receive all rentals and pay taxes
and insurance from date of purchase. See attached schedule of rental
receipts and expenses during the 18 months. Mr. Hovis, the lower
floor tenant, will cancel existing lease and enter into new lease of
from five to ten years with cancellation clause with six months notice
by either party after first 18 months. First Federal will enter into
an 18 month lease. The existing bowling alley electric sign is to
remain on its present location.
Terms: Cash
SEAM PROPERTY
Land Description: 225 Feet (43, lots) Facing Montrose Street.
Depth: 150 feet. Overall size: 225 ft x 150 ft.
Sales Price: $30,000.00.
Terms: Over five years. Down payment or interest rates not discussed.
Stipulations. Present owner to retain possession of existing
residence for five years and to receive all revenue, from rental of
apartments. Present oviner to pay taxes during this period. Present
owner will vacate the East 100 feet of this property upon 90 days
notice. The 100' x 150" area should be ample for building site for
City Nall and immediate parking needs.
FL0„1.11" pOI:'Fti FRANCHTS1
Florida Power Corporation has a franchise from the. City of Clerront
to distribute eiactrical energy thraugh tLO cit?!. 'ihis franchise
is dad_d July 1, 1952 and expires July i, 1932. Undmr the terms
franchise Florida Porter pays us certain percentages of their
o f t h Is
sales, These percentages >rere, are and will be 2% Tor first ten
years, 3% for thi> second ten years and d% for the last: ten years
Th,. pt^went: 34 rat,. continue.: until July 1, 1972.
Florida Power Corporation is now extcnd'ing new FrE:nchises throughout
'its territory and although they are not ccncantrating on Lake County
at this time, and probably will not until late 'In nex': year, I
have made arrangements whereby we may enter into this new franchise
If wo desire. The new franchise is for t:itiety years, and may not be
cancelled and pays the city 6% on saales fos• the duration of the
Yrar,t`ise. The ffective date would be upon execot'ion of the
franchise.
If the City Council feels Mat Clermont might wish to take over the
distribution of electrical energy in Clermont, witi,in he next thirty
years the franchise should not be considered. However, if
you feel that Clermont should not undsert:tke such a business venture the
new franchise will definitai;, be profitable gor us. in fact it
mould bring in approximat-ly $150,000.00 in a.dditionai revenue over
the next tv;elve years (the remainder of the pr-aserit franchise).
I am attaching a copy of present and projected revenues from
Florida Poorer Corporation (both franchise anJ ad valorem taxes)
based on the existing frani�hi.se and the proposed •f`ranchise. The
projections, in each instance, are based: on the averages for the
past threa years and such annual increases are o% on ad va'iorem taxes
and 7.7% on franchise taxes.
This is for your consideration and s.ithout recommendation from me.
A. P1. Johnson
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ACCOUNTS PAYABI.F••JUNF 1, ln70
GENERAL
Orlando Paving Company
Fifth Street Grocery
Lawton faros., Inc.
Kem Manufa c tur i ng Corp.
Standard Auto Parts, Inc.
Mies Service Oil Co.
Jacuzzi Bros., Inc
Dominion Traffic Sign and Signal Co., Inc.
South Lake Press
Jim's Heating, AC and Appliance Service
Superior GMC Trucks, Inc.
Clement's
Herb's Ice house
Tower Chemical Co.
Valbro Business Forms, Inc.
Morton J. Barnes
Clermont Builders Supply, Inc.
State Uniform Service
Westerman Ford
Engels
Hilltop Book Nook
Hodges Equipment Co.
Clermont Hardware R Supply
Meeker Garden Supply
Jim Willis Hardware & Supply
Advance Heating R Air Conditioninq
G1enMar Electronics Service, Inc.
Grants Prescription Center
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District
Hughes Supply, Inc.
City Tire Service, Inc.
Koppers
Koontz Equipment Corp. of Florida
Alan H. Hamlin
nechler's Fine Equipment
WATER DEPARTMENT
Clermont Hardware
Hughes Supply, Inc.
Charles Sales Corp.
Ace Supply Co.
NCR
Richard Langley
NCR
Grand Total: $4,372.14
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