01-09-1968 Supporting DocumentsMINUTES N° 491
REGULAR MEETING
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was
held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, January 9, 1968. The meeting
was called to order at 8:03 P. M. by Mayor BonJorn with all Council members
present. Other City officials present were: City Manager Johnson, City
Attorney Langley, Building Inspector Snyder, Superintendent Sheldon and
Police Chief Tyndal. Mildred Dollar, substituted as Clerk. Others present
were Miss L. Chalfont, Mrs. Iris Westberg, Mr. and Mrs. Dupree, Mr. and
Mrs. Don Smith, Messrs. George Hovis, E. Allbright, W. Plummer, C. A.
Mangold, John Greenlee, Paul Taber, R. Blackstock; Messrs. A. T. Kirby
and Cannington, representatives of Tamiami Trailways and Judge Tryon.
Representatives of the Leesburg Commercial, the local Press and the Orlando
Sentinel were also present.
The invocation was given by Mr. Taber.
The minutes of the meeting held on December 26, 1967 were corrected
to read as follows: "Mr. George Hovis, Attorney, appeared before the
Council in behalf of Mr. William Westerman of Westerman Ford Company,
wherein he explained that there was a definite need for a turn -in from
Highway #50 to the Ford Company which has to be approved by the State Road
Department and he, therefore, requested a letter of the Councilas sentiments
for such approval to the State Road Department. Motion was made by
Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman VanderMeer that the City Manager
be instructed to write a letter to the State Road Department endorsing
Mr. Westerman's request that the State Road Department engineers make a
survey of the area in an effort to find a solution to the unsatisfactory
access conditions to Westerman Ford. Councilman Prior offered an amendment
to this motion wherein a request be made for the SRO to provide adequate,
proper safety signs for such a turn -in. The amendment was accepted by
Councilman Cochran and Vander Meer and the motion unanimously carried" .
The Mavor introduced Mr. and Mrs. DuPree, the new owners of the
South Lake Press, to the Council and visitors.
Mr. A. T. Kirby, Traffic Manager of Tamiami Trailways gave a brief
review of the Trailways organization and its routes and requested the
Council to consider a Resolution for presentation to the Public Service
Commission endorsing their application to provide direct service between
the lower west coast of Florida, Orlando, Ocala, winter Haven area, Clermont,
Cape Kennedy and Daytona Beach. Councilman Vander Meer offered and moved
the adoption of a RESOLUTION to the Public Service Commission endorsing the
application of Tamiami Trailways for an extension of its common carrier
bus service. The RESOLUTION was read in full and the motion seconded by
Councilman Cochran. Upon roll call vote the result was Ayes: Beals,
Cochran, Oswalt and Vander Meer. Total Ayes: 4. Nayes: None. Abstaining:
Prior. So the RESOLUTION was adopted and the Number 118 assigned to it
and a copy ordered posted.
Mr: John Greenlee appeared before the Council to report on and
answer any questions the Council had on the 1966-67 Audit. After a brief
question and answer session, the Council decided that they should have more
time to review the audit and, therefore, asked Mr. Greenlee if he would
appear at a later date if requested. Mr. Greenlee agreed to do so.
The City Manager submitted his report both orally and written. A
copy is attached hereto.
It was the consensus of the Council that a meeting with Mr. Dake is
necessary to review and make changes to the proposed zoning ordinance,
before setting a date for another Public Hearing.
The City Manager read a letter from Mr. Fay N. Morrow, Sponsor for
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a newly formed Civic Choral Group wherein he requested permission to use
the stage and piano in the Jenkins Auditorium one night a week, without
charge. The Council appreciated this civic endeavor, but agreed that a
precedent could not be set by offering these facilities without charge.
The City Manager was requested to contact Mr. Morrow and try to work out
some arrangement whereby the group's efforts can continue.
City Manager Johnson read a communication from Chuck Konsler wherein
he requested permission for the Junior Class of Clermont Minneola High
School to use the Jenkins Auditorium for the Junior Senior Prom on April
27, 1968. Motion was made by Councilman Oswalt, seconded by Councilman
Cochran, and carried, that this request be granted and that the City
Manager obtain the names of the adult chaperones for this occasion.
City Manager Johnson read a letter from Sara Barris, FHA Secretary,
requesting permission to use the Jenkins Auditorium for their Annual
Sweetheart Ball on February 10, 1968. Motion by Councilman Vander Meer,
seconded by Councilman Beals and carried that this request be granted and
that the City Manager obtain the names of the adult chaperones for this
dance.
Councilman Beals introduced an ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER
25-2 ACCORDING TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE
COUNTY, FLORIDA: PROVIDING FOR THE INCREASE OF THE MINIMUM SERVICE CHARGE
FROM ONE ($1.00) DOLLAR PER MONTH TO TWO ($2.00) PER MONTH: AND PROVIDING
THAT SUCH INCREASE SHALL BE USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE PLANNING, INSTALLATIONS,
CONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PROPOSED SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM. The
ORDINANCE was read in full the firstttime.
Councilman Beals offered and moved the adoption of a RESOLUTION
pertaining to Sewer System Loan and Grant Applications. The RESOLUTION
was read in full and motion seconded by Councilman Cochran. Upon roll call
vote the result was: Ayes: Prior, Beals, Cochran, Oswalt and Vander Meer.
Total Ayes: Five. Nayes: None. So the RESOLUTION was adopted and Number
119 assigned to it and a copy order posted.
Motion was made by Councilman Beals, seconded by Councilman Cochran
and carried that bills be paid.
Motion was made by Councilman Beals, seconded by Councilman Prior
and carried, that the City Manager write a letter of appreciation to
Mayor BonJorn for his services and cooperation during his tenure of office,
and that he be presented with his name plate as a token of his office.
Motion by Councilman Beals, seconded by Councilman Cochran and
carried that the meeting be adjourned to an Organizational Meeting.
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ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
An organizational meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont
was called to order by Mayor BonJorn, immediately ofllowing the regular
meeting of the City Council. Councilmen Prior, Oswalt, and Seals were
present as well as Councilmen elect Vander Meer and Cochran. City officials
present were City Manager Johnson, Judge Tryon, Police Chief Tyndal,
Building Inspector Snyder, and Superintendent Sheldon, Acting Clerk Mildred
Dollar and a group of visitors.
The first order of business was the administering of the Oath of
Office by Mayor BonJorn to Donald Smith, R. P. Cochran, J. M. Vander Meer
and Judge Tryon. They were officially seated as Mayor, Councilmen and
Judge, respectively.
The gavel was turned over to Mayor Smith.
Mr. BonJorn thanked the Council and City officials for all their
help and cooperation during his tenure of office, stating also that it
had been a pleasure to serve with them.
Mayor Smith stated that he wished to give his entire cooperation
and time to the Council and the City of Clermont in the ensuing year and
hoped that at the end of the year his actions and work as Mayor will have
met the approval of the Council and the citizens of Clermont. f
Mayor Smith announced that it would be impossible for Mr. Paul Taber
to continue in his capacity as spiritual advisor to the Council and the
Municipal Court, and at the Mayor's request a motion was made by Mr. Prior,
seconded by Mr. Beals, and unanimously carried, that a letter of appreciation
be written to Mr. Taber thanking him for his time and spiritual leadership i
to both the Council and Court.
Mayor Smith stated that the next order of business was the nomination
of a Mayor Pro Tem for the year 1968 and that nominations were in order.
Councilman Prior nominated Councilman Oswalt. Councilman Vander Meer
moved that the nominations be closed and that the clerk cast an unanimous
ballot for Mr. Oswalt. The motion was seconded by Mr. Prior and carried.
Mayor Smith suggested that, with the Council's permission, all
appointments to the various commissions and committees be postponed until
all the persons selected had been contacted and their willingness to serve
affirmed. The council was in agreement with Mayor Smith's suggestion.
Motion was made by Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman Beals,
and carried, that J. K. Tryon be appointed as Municipal Judge.
The Mayor entertained a motion for nominations for a person to
be authorized to act temporarily in the capacity of City Controller, and
stated that nominations were in order. Mr. Beals nominated Mr. A. M.
Johnson. There were no other nominations and Councilman Beals moved that
the nominations be closed and that the clerk cast an unanimous ballot
for Mr. Johnson. The motion was seconded by Mr. Vander Meer and carried.
Motion by Councilman Beals, seconded by Councilman Vander Meer and
unanimously carried, that
BE IT RESOLVED that Albert M. Johnson of the City of Clermont be,
and hereby is, authorized to:
1. When he deems in the best interest of the City of Clermont open
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savings accounts for idle City of Clermont funds in the various
banks and Savings and Loan Associations in this general area, and
that such institutions are hereby authorized to act without further
notice in accordance with the writing of Albert M. Johnson unless
and until further notified.
2. Transfer funds from one City of Clermont checking or savings account
to another as the need may arise, as permitted by law, or as he
may be directed by the City Council.
3. Withdraw funds from the Interest and Sinking Fund Account for
deposit in the Bond and Coupon Account as may be necessary for retire-
ment and redemption of City of Clermont Bonds and Interest Coupons
as they become due
3. Pay:: all, salaries -and. Wagesi- due city of.Clermonttidmployees,f:includincj
theoMay..or::and. Memberw,6f:.the, Council;, at thevrates: provided in the
Fiscal budget and as may be authorized by the City Manager; pay
such accounts as social security taxes, withheld income taxes; pension
payments, employee hospitalization insurance premiums, and any
account where the discount period expires prior to the next meeting
of the City Council, and to make payments on notes, mortgages and
contracts, including interest, as they come due.
City Manager Johnson read a petition from interested property owners
requesting the construction and paving of Jones Lane from Pitt Street South ;
for a distance of approximately 125 feet. Motion was made by Councilman I
Oswalt, seconded by Councilman Beals and carried that this petition be
accepted, the work authorized, and that the necessary Resolution be
prepared for Council action.
City Manager Johnson advised the Council that the Clermont Garden
Club intended to construct a building on Lots 10, 11, 12 and 13, Block
90 and that due to.the contour of the land the required off street parking
presented quite a problem; that in view of this problem the Garden Club
requested that they be permitted to use the east side of the unpaved
portion (adjacent to their lots) &or parking purposes.
Motion was made by Mr. Vander Meer, seconded by Mr. Prior and
unanimously carried, that the Clermont Garden Club be given permission to
use that part of West Avenue right of way, which they have requested, for
parking in lieu of the usual requirement for off street parking; that
the existing curb be moved and the area paved according to the specifications
required by the City of Clermont and to the satisfaction of the City Manager
and that all costs for such construction and relocation of the curbing
be paid by the Garden Club.
Councilman Prior stated that he had received reports of seepage and
pollution into the waters adjoining the muck farm on the west side of the
City. After a short discussion, Mr. Johnson was requested to contact
Mr. Howard Young, of South Lake Waterways, to ascertain what is being done
to remedy this condition and report to the Council at the next meeting.
Motion was made by Councilman Beals, seconded by Councilman Oswalt,
and carried, that the necessary funds, not to exceed $100.00 per person,
be authorized for attendance of Council members, the City Manager, the
Mayor and City Manager to the Annual Florida League of Municipalities
Conference to be held in Jacksonville on February 25, 26, 27, 1968, and
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that reservations be made at the Robert Meyer hotel for those who wish
to attend.
Motion by Councilman Beals, seconded by Councilman Prior, and
carried, that meeting adjourn.
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yirst I would Uka 0, ,,,,,"j the loc, junior Chamber of Commerce
for their civic cnCc,avor in the 01.6 postal. Colony 01--fice which
was located an Eiuhth Street adjacc:nL ..:c) the City parking lot, Their
action most dcLinituhy imPrOvus the of this
area
Work will start on Me removal aj, the citrus Croin our 'recreational
area this week, This, should not !,:c1quire over two or three days and when
completed wa will be ablo to datLrmine w�Iat grading is required. The
citrus fruit has been sofa and from the trees.
11r. Dake of A&ny and AssaaaWS, was out of his office last week
and 1 wr11,ar unable to each ,, by telLphol,..e. I have writz:en him and
requested that he advise me when he will be able to meet with you and will
let you jcjjo,:j as soon as a date is sets It appears to me, however, that
we should determine :'-f another PI-113lic hearing is required and, if so,
proceed with the necessary advertj.sing�
I have received several replies c.o my letters to efficiency engineers
and I am turning them over to Mr. Vander Meer or your consideration.
I wHI have at least one more reply nest wee" I am afraid that you
All find that the cost of the sl,...-,Iey rhi.ch you a,_- considering will
considerably exceed =he amount you had anticipate&
We should have the rebuilding of -..F.kc. Avonua - Seminole Street
to LJ,.e Shore Drive . complated i,..jjis This will, in my opinion
be a definite im.p.ro-u :!1,nt our10sy,t,, We yjjj proceed with
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other autho%i.�Led projects as fasc m possible.
The new Police car and the Public works trash
t:7,uck are in operatj-,-)n.
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20.00
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2 7 .17
Hydrau-- J.c Supp",.y Co.
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Standard oil Co.
42.91,
Dixie Line and Stone. Co.
346.32
Rozier Machinery Co.
624.97
Supreme Oil, Inc.
168.29
Clermont Hardware
1.6.31.
Lakeside Supply
9165
Standard Auto Parts
319.85
Ideal Service
2,25
Hilltop Book Nook
73.32
Southern Piye and Supply
669.00
Atlantic Chemicals
42.75
Western Auto Associate Store
2.90
Hughes Supply, Inc.
17.50
Credii. Bureau of the Coldon Triangle
15.00
Kam Manufacturing Corporation.
r&R Office Supply, Inc.
19.30
South Lake Press
73.20
Meeker Feed and Ga::rhan Supply
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Smythe Hoskinson Shell]. Service Cente:_
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Roberts TV
75.01),
H. W. Sheppard & Co.
2,050.00
Pounds 211otor Co.
12.45
City Tire Service, Inc.
140.80
City Tire Service, Inc.
74.00
Dixie Lima and Stone Co.
176.34
Cities Service Oil Co.
125.10
Zack Workman
104.00
Harry P.Leu, Inc.
161.20
Bennett's Truck Co.
100.01
Badger Moter 9:Fg. Cc,
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Badger Meter Mg. Co.
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Orlando Paving Co.
200.00
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