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ADJOURNED MEETING
An adjourned meeting of the City CdunciI of the City of ClP_rmont was
held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, May 27, 1969. The meeting was
called to order at 7:30 P. M. by Mayor Don E. Smith with the following
members present: Councilmen VanderMeer, Cochran and Bratton. Absent:
Councilman Oswalt. Other officials present were: City Manager Johnson,
City Clerk Carroll, City Controller Fleming, City Attorney Langley
and Chief of Police Tyndal. Others present were: Mesdames Billie Berryman,
Anne Rose, Pat McCaffrey and Alice Tilden: Messrs. Jim Cook, E. L.
Schumann, C. A. Mangold, Herman Barbery and Henry Czech. Representatives
of the local Press were also present.
Theinvocation was given by Mr. Barbery.
The MInutes of the Meeting held on May 13, 1969 were approved as written.
Mayor Smith announced that the Council would now sit as a Board of
Adjustment to consider request of Aaron Jones to expand a non -conforming
business located at 852 School Street (Lots 14 and 16; Lincoln Heights
School), the same being zoned as R-2. Motion was made by Councilman
Cochran, seconded by Councilman Bratton and carried, that this request
be granted.
Mr. Jim Cook, representing the Executive Board of Cooper Memorial Library,
appeared before the Council and presented a brief resume of facts about
the Library and recommended that the City take the necessary steps to
promptly and positively finance the operation of the Library and to insure
and' finance the expansion of same. Considerable discussion followed
regarding this matter and it was the consensus of Council that this matter
would he given every consideration when preparing the 69-70 budget.
City Manager Johnson submitted his report, both orally and written
and a copy is attached hereto.
Motion was made by Councilman Bratton, seconded by Councilman VanderMeer
and carried that the City Manager be authorized to proceed with the
construction of a sidewalk from East Avenue to Scott Street, as recommended
by him in his report.
City Controller Fleming submitted his report both orally and written,
and a copy is attached hereto. With regards to foreclosure proceedings
on Lot 19, Block 2, Homedale for delinquent paving assessments since
February 7, 1961, as recommended by the Controller, it was the consensus
of Council that the City Attorney be instructed to advise the owner by
Registered Mail of the city's intent to foreclose on this property if
delinquent assessment is not paid immediately; With regard to delinquent
lot mowing assessments, it was consensus of the Council that the City
Attorney be instructed to file the necessary liens against the properties
and to so notify the property owners; With regards to authorization for
the payment of Delinquent Tax Notes issued by the City in 1959, if
and when they are presented for redemption, as requested by the Controller,
motion was made by Councilman VanderMeer, seconded by Councilman Bratton
and carried that this authorization be granted as requested.
dayor Smith advised that a Special Meeting of the Council would be held
on Thursday, May 29, 1969 in the Kiwanis Room of Jenkins Auditorium
beginning at 4:00 P. M. for the purpose of meeting with Michaels Engineers
regarding the sanitary sewer system to be constructed.
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Councilman Cochran reported that the base for the "Mini Mountain" at
the downtown "Tot Lot" had been poured and he enlisted help of other
Council members for the completion of same.
Councilman VanderMeer reported that the Little League Field was being
used quite extensively for regular play and practices, as well as by
adults for softball. fie recommended that clay be placed in the outfields
at the little League field to gradually build same up to a more solid
ground.
Mayor Smith reported that the Clermont-Groveland Elks Club had presented
an American Flag to the Little League Association, with an appropriate
program thereof at the Field, and instructed the Clerk to write a
letter of appreciation from the Council to the Club for this and their
interest in the youth activities of Clermont.
City Clerk Carroll read a letter from Mr. Laurence Russell of 588 East
Lake Shore Drive, wherein he requested action from the City to correct
a surface water drainage problem existing along East Lake Shore Drive.
It was consensus of Council that this matter he referred to the City
Manager and the City Superintendent for investigation.
Mayor Smith read a letter from J. K. Tryon wherein he offered to serve
as Presiding Judge of Municipal Court until January 1, 1970, if the
necessity arose for same. This matter was tabled.
Councilman VanderMeer introduced AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF CLERMONG LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE ZONING
REGULATIONS BY REDEFINING THE DEFINITIONS OF AND USES PERMITTED IN
TRANSITION (TZ) ZONES: PROVIDING THE PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING VARIANCES
OR USE CHANGES: LI14ITING THE TRANSFER OF VARIANCES, LIMITING THE
COMMENCEMENT OF GRANTED VARIANCES, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE and the
Ordinance was read in full by the City Attorney for a first reading.
City Manager Johnson presented a RESOLUTION for Street Improvements and
Special Assessments on School Street, from Highland Avenue to Cooper
Lane, a distance of approximately 750 feet, and the RESOLUTION was read
in full by the City Attorney. Motion was made by Councilman VanderMeer,
seconded by Councilman Bratton and unanimously carried that this
RESOLUTION be adopted.
City Attorney Langley reported there were certain changes that could be
made in the City's pension plan in order to bring it more up to date,
but that he would have to consult with the actuary, Dr. William Howard,
before making any specific recommendations. It was concensus of Council
that the City Attorney contact Dr. Howard regarding this matter and
report back to the Council.
Motion was made by Councilman Cochran, and seconded by Councilman Bratton
that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary Ordinance
amending the present Electrical Code to incorporate changes in the Code
as presented and recommended by the Electrical Board. Upon roll call vote
on passage of the motion the result was: Ayes: Bratton and Cochran. Total
Ayes: Two. Nayes: VanderMeer. Absent: Oswalt. The motion carried and
the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary Ordinance
for introduction at the next Regular meeting.
It was the recommendation of City Manager Johnson, that due to excessive
wear on Jenkins Auditorium caused by dances held there, and the extra
cost for operation and maintenance thereof, that a charge of $35.0O be
made for any dance held there, this charge to be in addition to any
present scheduled charges for use of the auditorium. Motion was made by
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Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman VanderMeer and carried, that the
recommendation of the City Manager be accepted, and the effective date
be set as of June 15, 1969.
City Manager Johnson advised he had received request from Bob Stahl to
hold a school dance in Jenkins Auditorium on I.1ay 31st, with the necessary
rules and reaulations with regards use of the auditorium to he met. notion
was made by Councilman VanderMeer, seconded by Councilman Bratton and
carried that this request be granted.
City Manager Johnson advised he had received request from Jimmy hunt to
hold a ten -age dance in Jenkins Auditorium on June 5th, with the necessary
rules and regulations with regards use of the auditorium to be met.
Motion was made by Councilman VanderMeer, seconded by Councilman Bratton
and carried that this request be qranted.
City Manager Johnson advised he had received a request from "Other Side
Entertainment, Inc." of Bartow, Florida, to hold a dance in Jenkins
Auditorium on June 27th. Inasmuch as full information regarding the type
of proposed ante and the sponsors, etc. was not presented, it was consensus
of Council that the Clehk obtain the necessary information and report back
to the Council before any action is taken.
City Manager Johnson reported to the Council that although he had not
completed a 1969-70 tentative budget for presentation to them, he did not
recommend a change in the millage, and, in order to expedite the start
of exi?nsiveclerical work which is necessary in preparing the tax roll,
he 'recommended that Council state their intent to the Controller. Motion
was made by Councilman VanderMeer, seconded by Councilman Cochran and
carried that the millage for General Operations of the City for 1969-70
remain the same as for 1968-69 at 8 Mills.
Councilman Cochran reported to the Council of his concern regarding the
throwing of trash and breaking of bottles and glass on both private and
public property throughout the City, and recommended that necessary action
be taken to set forth a mandatory fine of not less than $100.00. or a
labor sentence of not less than 10 days, for any person convicted of such
charge. Mayor Smith reported of his concern regarding the defacing of
signs throughout the City. City Attorney Langley advised that these
matters could be taken care of by amending existing Ordinances, whereupon
he was instructed to prepare the necessary amendments for introduction
at the next Regular meeting.
The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Smith.
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Don E. Smith, Chairman
Dolores 1-1. Carroll, Clerk
CI7Y i1ANAGER'S RL"PC, RI'.._
Work is well underway on nhr installation of storm seaters in the Lincoln
Park area and we expect to start work on rebuilding and curhinn Scott
Street next week. The en;A re project should be comoleted around the
middle of June.
I expect to get the. new Lincoln Park play area cieaned up and some
equipment installed during next month.
As you are aware, the Lincoln Park School will he used as a Junior High
next year. This means that a large number of young children in that
general area will attend the East Avenue schools next season. This
also means that these youngsters will wall: along Pitt Street. This
increase in foot traffic as vtell as theheavy vehicle traffic will
present a serious safety problem and I see no alternative other than
to provide a sidewalk along Pitt Street. In my opinion we would not
be justified in making assessments for the cost of construction
against the abutting property owners on one side of the street. The
owners of this abutting property %•till receive little, if any, benefit
from a sidewalk as about ninety percent of the street frontage is
undeveloped. I am also of the opinion that the cost of a cement
sidewalk will be prohibitive and out of the question. The badly congested
area is from East Avenue to Scott Street, a distance of about 3200
feet. it is my recommendation, and I am requesting your authorization
to proceed, that we construct a sidewalk of lime rock with a sealed
surface not less than six feet in width from East Avenue to Scott Street.
This will offer the same safety factor as a cement walk and can he
done for a material cost of about Sgnn.no. I am convinced that is
is our responsibility to provide this safety measure. It is quite
possible that it will be necessary to also provide a walk along oeSoto
Street at a later date but the Pitt Street area is the most urgent.
It is my further recommendation that the cost of the Pitt Street walk
be paid from general revenues and that no assessments be made against
abutting property owners.
Sanitary sewer line easements are being secured as fast as possible
but it is an extremely slow and complicated process. Many of the property
owners do not live in Clermont. Mr. Langley has agreed to write to these
owners and I am turning the names over to him as I get the information.
R spec u J s Imi d,
`er ti. John on
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The City has received an inquiry from the Toledo Trust Company
regarding the redemption of two Delinquent Tax Piotes issued by
the City in 1939 and located by the trust company in the assets
of an Estate they are administrating. The two notes have a re-
demption value of ;111.00.
Of the total dotes issued in 1939, only eight• remain outstanding.
with total value of $372.00. ,
City Council in the past has redeemed each Mote as it was present-
ed. Rather than bringing each Note to Council for its considera-
tion I would like Blanket authorization to redeem any and all
Piotes, if and when they are presented.
I also request Council to authorize the City Attorney to proceed
with Foreclosure on Lot 19, Block 2, Homedale, owned by Asbury
Floyd.
A paving Assessment was placed against said property by resolu-
tion dated February 7, 1961 in the amount of S3n9.38. As of this
date there remains a balance, including interest to 4/l/69, of
$81.84. The most recent payment was received Nov. 13, 1967.
Letters advising of Foreclosure proceedings were written to Mr.
Floyd on 9/5/65, 5/17/66, 2/23/68 and 2/1n/69. File was turned
over to our City Attorney a few months ago and I assume he has
also written with no results. This is the oldest outstanding
assessment on the books.
Lot flowing time is here and for your information I would like
to call your attention to the fact that we have receivables for
past mowing on the hooks for approx. $450.9n.
The list includes eighteen property owners and the amountsdue
run from $3.00 to $122.55. Letters to these property owners
have produced poor results. The person who owes the 3122.55 has
had her property mowed three times and has not paid the first
dollar.
On Thursday morning the remaining Delinquent Taxes will be sold
to the highest bidder. Only twenty eight tax bills remain unpaid.
Respectfully,
John W. Fleming, Controller