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11-10-1970 Supporting DocumentsAMk MINUTES NQ 695 REGULAR MEETING A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, November 10, 1970. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P. M. by Mayor Don E. Smith with all members present. Other officials present were: City Manager Johnson, City Controller Fleming, City Clerk Carroll, City Attorney Langley and Chief of Police Tyndal. Others present were: The Misses Janice Hoskinson and Debbie Shewey and the Messrs: Jeffrey Ladd, Neil Lofgren, Henry Czech, Charles Beals and Pat Kelley. Representatives of the local Press were also present. The Invocation was given by City Attorney Langley. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on October 27, 1970 and the Special Meeting held on November 3, 1970 were approved as written. Mayor Smith announced that the first order of business was a Public Hearing regarding the application of Jeffrey Ladd wherein he requested a variance of the rear and side yard set back requirements on the North i of Lots 1 and 3 in City Block 50, in order to construct a swimming pool. Mayor Smith further announced that in addition to the request for a variance, it was necessary that the Council consider whther or not it be permissible for a tree located on street right - of way abutting this property to be removed inasmuch as Mr. Ladd had advised it would be necessary to remove the tree in order to construct the pool. Councilman Bratton and Oswalt opposed the removing of the tree. Councilman Cochran advised that he had not investigated and/or studied the request and therefore could not consider the matter at this time. In order that the Council might investigate and study the matter more thoroughly, Mayor Smith deferred any action on the request and continued the Public Hearing until Tuesday, November 24, 1970. City Controller Fleming advised as follows: that the books of the City had been closed for the fiscal year ending October 31, 1970 and were ready for the Auditors: That earnest money in the amount of $1,000.00 had been paid to William E. Lee, Agent, as a deposit on the Guthrie/ Barnard option. City Attorney Langley recommended that a brief title search on each of the properties remaining on which the City had failed to get an easement for the sewer line construction be obtained before proceeding with the condemnation suits, and that it would be an approximate cost of $20.00 each for the reamining 20 to 25 easements. Motion was made by Councilman Oswalt, seconded by Councilman Vanderhteer and carried that the City Attorney's recommendation be accepted and he be instructed to proceed. City Attorney Langley further advised the Council that it would be necessary to disburse the necessary money for "order of taking" to the Clerk of the Court prior to any condemnation suits being filed, such sum to be equal to the appraised value of the properties on which condemnation suits would be filed. Motion was made by Councilman Vanderhteer, seconded by Councilman Cochran and carried that the Controller be authorized to disburse these funds from the Sewer Construction Fund. Councilman VanderMeer reported he had observed junk cars on Highway 50 between 4th and 5th streets. It was also reported there were junk cars located on street rightOofOway near the vicinity of loth and Juniata Streets and on private property in this same vicinity owned by the Williams and Wrightam Garage. These matters were referred to the City Manager. Ask MINUTES N4 696 Councilman Oswalt reported on a recent trip made to Cocoa Beach by himself , Councilman Bratton and Mayor Smith at the invitation of the City Manager and the Assistant City Manager of Cocoa Beach to observe and tour their sewerage treatment plant, and felt the trip had been very educational and beneficial to them. City Clerk Carroll read a letter of communication from Frank E. Owens, County Clerk, wherein permission was granted for the use of voting machines in the General Election to be held on December lst, and, if necessary, a run-off election on December 15th. Councilman Oswalt offered and moved the adoption of AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE CLOSING OF ALL THAT PART OF A CERTAIN UNNAMED ALLEY IN FORTY PINES SUBDIVISION WHICH LIES SOUTH OF LOTS 9, 10, 11 and 12. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bratton and the ORDINANCE was read in full for a second and final reading. Upon roll call vote on passage of the motion the result was: Ayes: Oswalt, Cochran and Bratton. Total Ayes: Three. Abstaining: VanderMeer. So the ORDINANCE was passed, the Number 28-M assigned to it and a copy ordered posted. City Attorney Langley reported that inasmuch as there had been quite a time lapse necessitating certain changes to be made to coincide with the present date. that RESOLUTION No. 158 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT EXCEEDING $800.000.00 SANITARY SEWERAGE IMPROVEMENT CERTIFICATES OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA: PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE HOLDERS THEREOF: AND PLEDGING FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF THE PROCEEDS FROM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS as adopted at the meeting held on December 23, 1969, be rescinded by Title only, the necessary changes be made and the RESOLUTION be :iffered anew for adoption. Motion was made by Councilman Oswalt, seconded by Councilman VanderMeer that this action be taken, however, upon being advised by City Attorney Langley that the Resolution would not be effective until after the final contract on the sewer construction had been let, they withdrew their motion and no action was taken at this time. Motion was made by Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman Oswalt and carried that the bills be paid. A copy is attached hereto. Motion was made by Councilman Oswalt, seconded by Councilman Cochran and carried that the following listed persons be authorized to serve as the Election Board of the General Election to be held on December 1, 1970, and, if any named should be unable to serve, that the City Clerk be authorized to appoint a replacement. Clerk: John Sanger Inspectors: Mrs. N. B. Ream Mrs. Goldie Nilson Mrs. Blanche Hanks Mrs. Marion Fleming Mr. J. L. Drees Officer of the Day: A. B. Broyles Mayor Smith submitted a request from the Senior Class of Clermont High School sponsored by Mr. Neil Lofgren, Supervising Principal, to hold the annual Homecoming Dance in Jenkins Auditorium on November 20, 1970. Motion was made by Councilman VanderMeer, seconded by Councilman Oswalt and carried that this request be granted provided that all necessary rules and regulations as set forth for use of the Auditorium for dances are met. MINUTES Nn 697 A General discussion followed with regards Conditional Use Permits as granted in the County and it was consensus of the Council that Councilman VanderMeer obtain sample copies of the County's rules and regulations with regards conditional use permits for each of the Councilmen to study. Councilman VanderMeer suggested workshop sessions' of the Council to review the current zoning cone and map and advised that the services of the County Zoning Director could be helpful and could be obtained for a nominal fee. He further advised that he felt the County Zoning Director held a more practicable or workable approach toward Zoning than the idealistic approach as submitted by Adley and Associates for Clermont. Councilman VanderMeer was requested to contact the County Zoning Director with regards meeting with the Council and an approximate cost for same. Mayor Smith announced that he had called a Special Meeti;!g of the Council for Monday, November 16, 1970 at 5:01 P. M. in the office of the City Clerk for the purpose of authorizing the Ballot for the General Election to be held on December 1, 1970. The Meeting was adjourned by Mayor Smith. on L. Smith, Mayor P Dolores W. Carroll, City Clerk ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - OCTOBER-NOVEMBER GENERAL Poynter -Harder Construction Co. Hanks Electric Co., Inc. Goodyear Service Stores Blue Cross/Blue Shield Harry P. Leu, Inc. Lawton Bros. Inc. Fla. Telephone Corp. Lake Apopka Natural Gas Master Clutch & Engine Machine Corp. Hodges Equipment Co. John Rogers Auto Parts Central Florida Battery Distributors Kennon Bearing Service, Inc. Hydraulic Supply Co. Auto Machine & Parts Co. Inc. Bob's Auto Glass & Supply Superior GMC Trucks, Inc. Madden's Electrical Service City Tire Service, Inc. Hall Watts Diving School Frank E. Owens, Clerk Sears Truck Equipment, Inc. Orlando Paving Company Jean Winston Cities Service Oil Co. Reddick's Fifth St Grocery Meeker Garden Supply Zander Funeral Home State Uniform Service South Lake Press F&R Office Supply, Inc. John's Standard Service McLendon Chevrolet -Oldsmobile Florida Leqgue of Municipalities Don E. Smith Ray P. Cochran Memorial Bronze Kidder's Restaurant Clermont Hardware Jim Willis Hardware Konsler Steel Co. Herb's Ice House Hialitop Book Nook Clermont Bldrs Supply, Inc. Standard Auto Parts Kirkland Cabinet Shop WATER DEPARTMENT Badger Meter M g. Co. Charles Sales Corporation Hughes Supply, Inc. The NCR Co. Ace Supply Co. Queen Roofing Co. Jim Willis Hardware Colorcrete of Central Fla. Inc. Clermont Builders Supply, Inc. Davis Meter & Supply Co. Inc. Florida Telephone Corp. $ 13.00 1200.00 200.42 554.50 9.00 32.40 106.87 6.00 49.14 72.08 100.00 32.11 7.65 9.32 6.54 20.00 15.90 55.85 68.91 100.00 7.45 59.99 26.40 123.00 25.00 884.09 5.62 54.26 75.00 16.00 61.06 13.50 6.15 1.18 200'.00 105.81 100.00 354.00 53.65 16.07 17.40 18.50 28.00 72.52 75.56 220.53 22.65 $ 5,308.08 481.20 65.06 108.83 263.28 85.52 130.00 13.50 130.00 618.47 '100.44 12.00 $ 2,008.30 MINUTES NQ 698 SPECIAL MEETING A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in the office of the City Clerk on Monday, November 16, 1970. The meeting was called to order at 5:05 P. M. by Mayor Don E. Smith with the following members present: Councilmen Oswalt and Bratton. City Clerk Carroll reported that petitions had been filed for Councilman/Mayor in Group No. 3 and for Councilmen in Groups 1 and 5, subject to the General Election of the City of Clermont to be held on Tuesday, December 1, 1970; that these petitions had been thoroughly checked and were certified to be in order and that such nominating petitions were as follows: FOR COUNCILMAN - GROUP NO. 1: Charles Beals FOR COUNCILMAN/MAYOR - GROUP NO. 3: Hamer E. Lucas Don E. Smith FOR COUCILMAN - GROUP 110. 5: Charles A. Foss, Jr. Richard E. Oswalt Johnnie Watson Motion was made by Councilman Bratton, seconded by Councilman Oswalt and carried that all petitions were found to be in order; that the candidates be declared qualified; that the City Clerk be authorized to have the necessary ballots prepared for absentee voters and that voting machines be used in the General Election being held on Tuesday, December 1, 1970. The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Smith. Den E. Smith, Mayor Carroll, Do ores W. city Clerk