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REGULAR MEETING
A Regular fleeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held
in the Council Chambers on Wednesday, November 12, 1969. The meeting
was called to order at 7:30 P. H. by Mayor Smith with all members present.
Other officials present were: City Manager Johnson, City Clerk Carroll,
City Controller Fleming, City Attorney Langley and Chief of Police Tyndal.
Others present were: The Messrs. C. A. Mangold, E. L. Schumann, Henry
Czech and Claude Smoak. A representative of the Orlando Sentinel was
also present.
The invocation was given by Councilman VanderMeer.
The Minutes of the Meeting held on October 28, 1969 were approved as
written.
Mayor Smith announced that the Council would now sit as a Board of
Adjustment to consider the petition for a variance by Mr. Chester Eadler
as follows: In order to construct a residence on property located at
the corner of Seminole and Holly Streets, he requested a variance
from 25 feet to 12 feet-6 inches on the rear yard requirements, and, a
variance from 1 foot to 4 feet-1 inch (according to the taper of the
street) on the front yard requirement. Motion was made by Councilman
VanderMeer, seconded by Councilman Cochran and carried that the variance
be granted.
City Manager Johnson submitted his report both orally and written.
With regards obtaining life insurance for all city employees, it was
consensus of Council that the employees share in the cost of such, and
before taking further action on same, City Manager Johnson was instructed
to interview the city employees to determine whether or not they would
be interested in such a life insurance plan.
With regards the Council establishing a Housing Authority for Clermont,
it was consensus of Council that the City Manager invite the Manager
of the Housing Authority of the City of Eustis to meet with the Council
and explain fully the procedures of establishing and operating such a
program.
City Controller Fleming reported that the new utility billing machine
had been delivered and would be used for the new fiscal .year's business;
That the city's books had been closed and balanced for the fiscal year
'68-69 and were ready for auditing.
Mayor Smith reported on his attendance at the Governor's Safety Conference
held in Daytona Beach recently.
Councilman Cochran reported that thru the efforts of the Chamber of
Commerce, Florida Telephone representatives had been active in the city
recently with regards offering a better service to customers in Clermont.
City Clerk Carroll read communications as follows: From Mr. F. l(. Hinson,
Executive Director of the Lake County Economic Opportunity, Inc. wherein
he inquired of Council as to suitable buildings in Clermont to be provided
for Headstart use. Mrs. Carroll was instructed to notify Mr. Hinson that the
City did not have any such building available; From Mr. Clyde E. Stevens,
Superintendent of Schools, wherein he requested to meet with the Council
with regards the sexier assessments on properties owned by the School
Board. Mrs. Carroll was instructed to invite Mr. Stevens to meet with the
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Council at their next meeting on November 25th.; From Mr. Herman
VanDonselaar, President of the Clermont Pecreation Club wherein he
extended invitations to the City Manager and the Council to inspect the
new shuffleboard courts, recently constructed, on Monday, November
17th at 1:30 P. 11. at which time the local Club would be entertaining
the Leesburg Club in a Shuffleboard Tournament. Mr. VanDonselaar
further expressed appreciation to the Council and 11r. Johnson for the
new courts.
Councilman Oswalt offered and moved that it he passed AN ORDINANCE
ADOPTING THE SOUTHERN STANDARD BUILDING CODE REVISION, BY THE CITY OF
CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA and the ORDINANCE was read in full for
a second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman VanderMeer
and upon roll call vote on passage of the motion the result was:
Ayes: VanderMeer, Oswalt, Cochran and Bratton. Total Ayes: Four.
Nayes: None. So the ORDINANCE was adopted, the number 48-C assigned to
it and a copy ordered Posted.
Councilman Oswalt offered and moved that it be passed AN ORDINANCE
ADOPTING THE SOUTHERN STANDARD GAS CODE REVISION BY THE CITY OF
CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA and the ORDINANCE was read in full for
a second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman VanderMeer
and upon roll call vote on passage of the motion the result was:
Ayes: Bratton, Cochran, Oswalt and VanderMeer. Total Ayes: Four.
Mayes: None. So the ORDINANCE was adopted, the number 49-C assigned
to it and a copy ordered posted.
Councilman Oswalt offered and moved that it be passed AN ORDINANCE
ADOPTING THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE REVISION, BY THE CITY OF CLERMONT,
LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA and the ORDINANCE was read in full for a second
reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman VanderMeer and upon
roll call vote on passage of the motion, the result was: Ayes: VanderMeer,
Oswalt, Cochran and Bratton. Total Ayes: Four. Nayes: None. So
the ORDINANCE was adopted, the Number 50-C assigned to it and a copy
ordered posted.
Motion was made by Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman Bratton
and carried that the bills be paid. A copy follows these Minutes.
Mayor Smith called a Special Meeting of the Council at 5:01 P. M. on
Monday, November 17, 1969 in the office of the City Clerk for the purpose
of authorizing the Ballot for the General Election to he held on
December 2, 1969.
Motion was made by Councilman VanderMeer, 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 2,
1969, and, if any of the following named should be unable to serve, that
the Clerk be authorized to appoint a replacement:
John McCown, Clerk
Mrs. Doris Bishop, Inspector
Mrs. Joy Allbright, Inspector
Mrs. Lillian Cork, Inspector
Mr. John Sanger, Inspector
Mr. Donald Hayes, Inspector
Mayor Smith asked the Council's consideration in the purchase of a Radar
Machine at an approximate cost between $1000.00 and $1200.00 for better
and more efficient traffic control in the City. There was considerable
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discussion regarding this matter, and it was consensus of Council that
the City Manager obtain a current cost of such machine and report to
the Council before any action is taken.
Councilman VanderMeer reported as follows: The he recommended a
School Crossing sign be placed at the intersection of Bloxam Avenue and
Highway #50. City Manager Johnson advised that the necessary applica-
tion had been made to the State Road Department to have this intersection
designated and marked as a School Crossing; That upon visiting the city
dump site area, he recommended that steps be taken to clean up this
area and control the water problem which exists there. This matter was
referred to the City Manager; That there was a need for a city park
in the Lincoln Park area and he recommended that the City Manager
investigate the possibility of purchasing a parcel of 5 acres, now
planted to young citrus trees, located on 0isston Avenue and owned by
John Meadows. This matter was referred to the City Manager.
Motion was made by Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman Bratton
and carried that the following question be placed on the Ballot of
the General Election to be held on December 2, 1969:
DO YOU FAVOR A DOG CONTROL LAW FOR THE
CITY OF CLERMONT, the specific regulations
of which will be decided by the City Council
Yes ( ) No ( )
City Manager Johnson reported he had received a request from Mr. Herbert
Russell of the Minnehaha Estates Association for city crews to pick
up trash in the Chain-O-Lakes Subdivision at least twice per year.
It was consenus of Council that inasmuch as this subdivision is located
outside the city limits of Clermont, this service would not he offered,
however, the Manager was instructed to advise Mr. Russell that the
Council would he glad to meet with the Minnehaha Estates Association
with regards this development being annexed to the City.
The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Smith.
n �j n DON E. SMITH, MAYOR
DOLORES W. CARROLL, CLERK
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - NOVEMBER 1969
GENERAL
James R. Carson, Jr.
S 57.83
i.Cti
4.20
Grants RX Center
13.30
Fla. League of Municipalities 200.00
Olivenbaum Insurance Agency
3,327.no
Holmes Fence Co.
271.50
George Stuart, Inc.
65.00
State Uniform Service
4.00
Orlancb Paving Co.
27.00
Hanks Electric Co.
11.50
South Lake Press
13.6n
Memorial Bronze
143.00
4,137.93
WATER DEPARTMENT
The National Cash Register
Company
S 177.43
4,315.36
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ^ OCTOBER 31 . 19r9
GENERAL
Florida Telephone Corp.
S 36.n5
So. Bldg. Code Publishing Co.
25.48
Eckerds of Clermont, Inc.
6.57
Frank C•. Owens
3.55
James W. !Montgomery
4B.n0
Central Oil Co., Inc.
601.81
Governor's Safety Conference
15.no
F&R Office Supply, Inc.
23.50
Mid -Florida Gas Co.
1B.on
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
346.In
Rick's Paint & Body Shop
93.90
Jack Griner
10.00
D. II. Smith & Associates Inc.
110.49
South Lake Press
8.16
Orlando Paving
54.nn
Engel's
409.55
Lawton Bros. Inc.
47.97
Um. 1. Howard
5n.On
lthirler-Glide flower Co.
164.nn
non E. Smith
2,,0.0(
Florida Telephone Corn.
68.94
nominion Traffic Sign &
Signal Co., Inc.
40.05
Lake Apopka Natural Gas
6.00
Nidy Construction Co.
549.nn
State of Fla. Dept of Revenue
7.90
Harb Tractor & Equip. Co.
79.27
Clements'
15.00
Cities Service
491.30
Goodyear Service Stores
191.n8
Hilltop Book Nook
62.31
Rambo Florist
36.00
Dick's Texaco
2.5n
Meeker Garden Supply
60.55
Coble's Garage
8.nO
!-festerman Ford
241.69
Lanier Management, Inc.
21.95
State Uniform Service
12.nO
'•!estern Auto
2.97
Smythe Shell Service
17.50
Truck Equipment, Inc.
72.00
Central Fla. Battery Distrib.
56.52
Konsler Steel Co.
12.2n
!!erb's Ice douse
16.8n
Clermont Bldrs. Supply
18.75
Dept of Public Safety MVI Fees
5.00
Std. Auto Parts, Inc.
365.6n
Kem 'Ifg. Corp.
326.70
Glen Mar Electronics Service,
Inc 62.55
W-TER DEPARTMENT
Florida Telephone Cor.
F..§R Office Supply
Davis Meter & Supply
South Lake Press
Kadden's Electrical Service
Charles Sales Corp.
Oakley Seaver, Postmaster
%'-al 45,122,26
13.nn
23.5n
344.88
58.18
127.85
62.94
70.95
Total: 7n1.3n
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Mr. Smythe ia i I beet n hi !, dut--,
The fishing p,lf!r on Lake Minreola is -'M it c-tairtY. The. C,-ontract
has been awarded to Hubbard Construr:ln Company of Orlando, I have
not been advised as to when work -al" - start. but assurie chat it will
be soon.
Locke Well and Pump Company will start mak-1-nn tests on out :yell this
week. Arrangements have also '1e2n nadii with the State to tests
within the next: ten days.
The new shuffle board court,; have t;ci!r, com-leted at ''.ehlor i'Irk and
are now in ose.. The area next to Os: -,)'la :;trpet has been f-�uced.
I have re-:alvetl numerous expr�sr;ions of a--) -eciation for this PrLiect.
We have "i nit I iv gotten the pump installed C.: the -aater fount: In
in the tot 'i o t It can now be, opera Lad -Fr,:)ri Of.. 5,11tch. I hope to
have a "time switch" installed `:his '.reek and `.he fount64n w-111 then Le
operated daily. Unfortunately this tet: lot i,; used very ifti.le
although -it is a splerdid p*.;,y area. In my ' apin I on . further I nvestm.-,nt
in additional oqui pmert is net warranted.
As requested, .* have obtained estimat-e,.- on the cost: of group life
insurance for city employees. These estimates are ')ssed on full
twenty four hour coverage, doutle indemnity in case of accidental death
and standard dismemberment clans_ it: is based only ort full time
employees and nay or may not be termin6ted at age sixty five as
you designate. The cost is based on sixty cents or month per one
thousand of insurance. Six or eight different aget ts are interested
in bidding on the business. The cost per year to the city will he
approximately as follows: $2500.00 on all employees (8 $540.0-1, j
$3500. 06 on all employees 0 $760.00 , 00f1.00 on ail omploveas P tin80,no.
It is my suggestion that the coveraqz! )e graduated :jccordinq to
classification of employees instead of the same amo2rt for fiach employee.
Under such circumstances the annual cost .-!oulel be 3 -4 employees M
$7500.00, 4 0 :;5,000.00 and the ream',-inq r.-mploye�s 1; S'i,noo.nri
@ S006.00 annually or 3 - 4 employe:,-; 3nJWn.00, 4 employees A
$6,000.00 and ',:he remainder 0 $4,00 .0,ft r, 4j,006.00 F.nnuallv.
You have received my report giving 1—u some general understntidinq of
the uurnose and functions of a Housi o. AutEoritv. I viroe that vou