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12-09-1969 Supporting DocumentsMINUTES N D x9W 634 REGULAR MEETING A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, December 9, 1969. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P. M. by Mayor Smith with the following Councilmen present: Messrs. VanderMeer, Bratton and Cochran. Other City Officials present were: City Manager Johnson, City Controller Fleming, City Attorney Langley and Chief of Police Tyndal. Others present were: The Messrs. Henry Czech, E. L. Schumann, J. McDonald, Charles Beals, and Mr. and Mrs. George Smith. Representa- tives of the Press were also present. The meeting was recorded by Mrs. Mildred Dollar. The Invocation was given by City Attorney Langley. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting held November 25th, and the Special Meetings held December 1st and 5th, were approved as written. Mayor Smith announced that the Council would now sit as a Board of Adjustment to consider the petition of Mr. George Smith that in order to construct a residence on Lots 261 and 262, Indian Hills (Zoned R-lA Residential) and eliminate the necessity of removing two large oak shade trees, a variance be granted to reduce the front yard set back from thirty five feet toigenty six feet, which is an exception to the requirements. Motion was made by Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman VanderMeer, and carried, that the variance be granted. Mr. Charles Beals, Clermont's representative to the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District gave a presentation on the Gas District's financial condition and continued growth. He extended an.invitation to City Officials to visit the Gas District's office at any time to become acquainted with the personnel and operations. The Mayor thanked Mr. Beals for his presentation and complimented the Gas District on the fine job they are doing. Mr. Oswalt arrived at the meeting at this time. In behalf of Chief Police Tyndal and the Police Department, the City Manager extended an invitation to all City Officials to attend a Christmas Dinner on Monday evening, December 15th, at 8:00 P. M. at the Police Station. City Manager Johnson submitted his report both orally and written, pointing out that he wished it to be a matter of record that he recommends that the traffic signal at Montrose and Seventh Streets be fully activated and that it remain that way. The Mayor stated that, whether or not the Council takes action on the City Manager's recommendation, he also wished it to be made a matter of record that he concurs with the Manager's recommendation that this traffic signal be activated permanently. Considerable discussion followed concerning the operation of the traffic signal, but no action was taken by the Council on the recommendations. City Controller Fleming reported that tax collections were being invested in U. S. Government bills at an approximate interest rate of 7.9% and that as time deposits with First Federal banks mature, he was also investing these monies: in treasury bills; that the new utility billing machine is now in operation for water and sanitation billings and will ultimately be used for all billings and collections. MINUTES No x286+I 635 City Attorney Langley reported that he had, with Mayor Smith and Councilman Bratton, attended the Hearing on December 5th, on the injunction against the city by Mr. Gus Reis, and that he is now awaiting a temporary order from the Judge to determine whether or not the case will go to a final hearing. Upon inquiry of Councilman Vanderhteer as to whether or not the operation of the air conditioning system in the Jenkins Auditorium had been checked, the Manager advised that he has been in touch with Hanks Electric Company, but as yet had no report from them. Councilman Cochran stated that some comments had come up on the downtown tot lot, and that he is of the opinion that if this project is properly pursued that the area can be an asset to the city, and that if at any time should the city chose to discontinue this tot lot that he would be willing to take the playground equipment from the city at whatever costs the city has invested in the equipment. Councilman Bratton inquired what the next move was for the Council on the Dog Control Law passed at the December 2nd election. The Mayor advised that he felt a work session was in order, to be held after the holidays, to decide the specific regulations of this law. A RESOLUTION pertaining to a Federal Grant for construction of an addition to and remodeling the present Cooper Memorial Library structure was presented and read in full by the City Attorney. Motion was made by Councilman Oswalt, seconded by Councilman Cochran that the RESOLUTION be adopted. Upon roll call vote on the adoption of the RESOLUTION the result was as follows: Ayes: Bratton, Cochran, Oswalt and Vanderhteer. Total Ayes: Four. Nayes: None. The RESOLUTION was adopted and Number 156 assigned to it. A RESOLUTION EQUALIZAING THE ASSESSMENTS, LEVYING THE SAME AS ASSESSMENTS AGAINST THE RESPECTIVE PROPERTIES, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD ASSESSMENTS IN THE IMPROVEMENT LIEN BOOK, AND ESTABLISHING PRIORITY OF LIEN AND PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST was presented and read in full by the City Attorney. Motion was made by Councilman Oswalt, seconded by Councilman Cochran that the RESOLUTION be adopted. Upon roll call vote on the adoption of the RESOLUTION the result was as follows: Ayes: Vanderhteer, Cochran, Oswalt and Bratton. Total Ayes: Four. Nayes: None. The RESOLUTION was adopted and Number 157 assigned to it. Councilman Oswalt introduced AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SEWER SYSTEM FOR THE CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA: PROVIDING FOR THEIISSURANCE OF NOT EXDEEDING $1,400,000 WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS OF SUCH CITY TO PAY THE COST OF SUCH PROJECT: PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE HOLDERS OF SUCH BONDS: PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT THEREOF: AND MAKING CERTAIN OTHER COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS, and the Ordinance was read in full for a First Reading. The Clerk read a communication from the Clermont High School Art Council wherein they requested permission to hold a Christmas Dance at the Jenkins Auditorium on the evening of December 20, 1969, that clean-up and set-up committees and chaperones would be provided. Motion was made by Councilman Vanderhteer, seconded by Councilman Oswalt and carried that the request be granted subject to the regulations and deposit required for use of the auditorium. MINUTES N° x2M 636 Motion was made by Councilman Oswalt, seconded by Counrilman Cochran, and carried, that the bills be paid. Motion was made by Councilman VanderMeer, seconded by Councilman Bratton, and carried, that the necessary transfer of funds from the Contingency Fund be authorized for the purchase of radar equipment fro the Police Department. It was suggested by Councilman VanderMeer that consideration be given to posting signs at the city limits advising that speed within the city is radar controlled. Councilman Cochran mentioned various intersections throughout the City which presented hazards due to obstruction from shrubbery and asked that consideration be given to the elimination of these conditions. The City Manager advised that many similar hazards had already been eliminated with the cooperation of property owners. Councilman VanderMeer inquired the status of the possibility of purchasing a parcel of 5 acres in the Lincoln Park area for a park area. The Manager advised that the owner has advised that the property was not on the market for sale, but that he would consider an offer from the city. The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Smith. J DON E. SMITH, MAYOR 1Il�c�_,L M LDRED DOLLAR, RECORDING CLERK REPORT Of THE CITY MANAGER City crews are continuing to "catch up" on the many minor- items which have accumulated. 0y the first of the year we should be caught up. I. have asked for quotations on employee group insurance for city employees and will have such quotations ready for your consideration at our next meeting. Application has been made to the State Road Department for permission to install a culvert under State Road 561 about 100 feet south of Highway "50". When such permission is granted and the culvert installed we will be in a position to pump some of the water from Sunset lake. However, the water is now receding and it is quite possible that: pumping will not be necessary. I have checked into the matter of Police Department use of radar equipment with two municipalities. They each are pleased with, and recommend its use. I have had the equipment demonstrated for the members of the Police Department, Mayor Smith, Councilman Britton and myself. There is no doubt but that the use of such equipment will assist in eliminating some of the speeding in Clermont. Police Chief Tyndal recommends its purchase. In view of the recommendation by our Police Chief I also recommend to you that I be authorized to purchase same as an unbudgeted item. The total cost is between $1350.00 and $1400.00 and funds will have to be authorized from the contingency item. The unit consists of two separate parts and bids will not be necessary. It should be pointed out to you that this equipment, if purchased, will not be in continued use, nor is it in most places. Its time and location of use will be a,the discretion of the Police Chief and myself. However. I can assure you that we will use it sufficiently to get the job done. While we are on the subject of traffic control I want it to be a matter of record that 1 am recommending that the traffic signal at Montrose and Seventh Streets be fully activated and that it remain that way. You may or may not approve this recommendation but at least the public will know where I stand on the matter. I have requested Mr. Herbert. Russell to furnish me with a list of the names and addresses of the persons in Chain-O-Lakes in;oer( ted in having us pick up their trash. To date, I do not have ilia list. I have again been in contact with County Commissioner James Hoskinson with regards to the operation of our sanitary land fill. I have little doubt but that we will arrive at some solution which will be satisfactory to you. However, it will be after the first of the year before I can report to you. S ctfully, (,,-A ohn on OFFICIAL NOTICE }I' iven that '+ ity Council I, Pursuant to State law notice is hereby q {; nt will hold a public Hearing sitting as a Zoning Board of Adjustmej located on the corner J �14o eSPry Avenue in the City Council 196g at 7t.and Chambers the DeSo.to Street on Tuesday. December 9, ) ;following purpose: Application by George Smith to cornstruct a rgsidence on Lots 261 and 262 Indian Hills. A variance to the front yard set back, is requested whereby the set hack will he reduced from thirty five feet 'to trenty 'six feet in order to eliminate trees. The 9 the necessity of removing two large oak shade property herein described is zoned as R-1A Residentt8l'. an opportunity to .express their All interested parties will be given views on the above mentioned matter. is tment, City of Clermont, By authorization `of the Zoning Boardnof/� Lake County. Florida.1�`� / j4 I�/M. 17onson City Mager City olermont. Florida December A, 1969 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - NOVEMBER 30, 1969 GENERAL Paul II. Reed, Tax Collector $40.80 Citrus Tower Restaurant 52.15 Frank E. Owens 17.60 C. Welborn Daniel 50.00 Florida Power Corp. 1,726.81 Florida Telephone Corp. 91.26 Mid Florida Gas 21.06 Copper Kettle 15.00 (lodge Gros. Tree Service 120.00 State of Florida Dept of Revenue 8.96 G. E. Griffith 6.00 Kidder's Restaurant 79.35 Leesburg Transfer & Storage, Inc. 36.00 Standard Auto Parts, Inc. 336.58 Hilltop Book Nook 65.83 Glen?iar Electronics Service, Inc. 52.00 Grant Harris Drug Store 2.19 Fifth St. Grocery 12.01 Olivenbaum Ins. Agency 119.84 Lake Apopka Natural Gas District 6.00 Konsler Steel Co. 32.50 Carroll Gas 27.00 liester Chevrolet -Olds 4.05 Clermont Builders Supply 15.39 Willie Creech 7.00 Coble's Radiator & Auto 7.25 State Uniform Service 9.00 Richard Langley 225.00 Westerman Ford 4.09 Jim Hillis Hardware 1.50 Smythe Shell Serv. Center 10.95 Prescott Tractor Sales, Inc. 27.06 Whirler Glide Mower Co. 67.49 Hydraulic Supply Co. 5.71 Herb's Ice House 11.20 Clermont Hdwe & Supply 32.47 Central Fla. Battery Dist. 56.52 Cities Service Oil Co. 133.60 NCR 5,137.00 Florida Pipe & Mfg. Co. 94.08 South Lake Press 13.15 F&R Office Supply, Inc. 1.25 Meeker Garden Supply 20.98 Mid Florida Gas 19.50 Madden's Electric Service 445.69 Memorial Bronze 21.00 liarry P. Leu, Inc. 218.29 Western Auto Assoc. Store 9.60 $ 9,516.76 WATER DEPARTMENT Florida Power Corp. 304.79 Florida Telephone Corp. 7.00 Oakley Seaver, Postmaster 72.80 Charles Sales 1,264.53 NCR 177.03 Locke liell & Pump Co. 875.00 Ehemical equipment Service 379.00 Ace Supply 58.50 ,j•.y $ 3,138.65 GRAND TOTAL: $12,655.41