02-28-1968 Supporting DocumentsMINUTES ,ND 991.
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ADJOURNED MEETING
An adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of. Clermont was
held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday, February 28, 1968. The meeting
was called to order at 8:00 P. M. by Mayor Don E. Smith with the following
members present: Councilmen Beals, Cochran, Oswalt and Vander Meer. Other
officials present were: City Manager Johnson, City Clerk Carroll, Superin-
tendent Sheldon, Controller Fleming and City Attorney Langley. Others
present were: The Messrs. Herman Barberry, Dennis Wright, Merle Bright,
Bernard VanderSchuur, George Hovis and Robert Schumaker. Representatives
of the Leesburg Commercial and the local Press were also present.
The invocation was given by Mr. Barberry.
The Minutes of the meeting held on February 27, 1968 were approved
as written.
Messrs. Schumaker and tiovis, representing the local First Federal
Savings & Loan Association, appeared before the Council..and advised
that effective April 15, 1968, City of Clermont funds on deposit at First
Federal in excess of $15,000.00 would no longer be insured inasmuch
as they were deposited under a single custodian. They further advised
that it would be possible to exchange, with other First Federal banks
in Florida, these surplus accounts and thereby have funds held locally
for lending. Motion was made by Councilman Vander Meer, seconded by
Councilman Beals and carried that the Controller be directed to transfer to
other banking facilities all City of Clermont funds on deposit at First
Federal which would not be covered by insurance as of March 7, 1968.
City Manager Johnson opened bids on a 1968 automobile, as per
specifications, as follows:
Stalnaker Chevrolet = $2353.80
Westerman Ford = $2245.00
It was the recommendation of City Manager Johnson that the low bid of
Westerman Ford be accepted. Motion by Councilman Oswalt, seconded by
Councilman Vander Meer and carried that the recommendation of the City
Manager be accepted and the necessary purchase order be issued to Westerman
Ford.
City Manager Johnson advised that he had been instructed at the
previous meeting to move and/or demolish the building located on the MacDonald
property, but that he had received 4 offers for the purchase of same, which
were as follows:
Starbird and Morton - $250.00
F _ T. Wilbanks and Son - $200.00
Herman Bedsole - $200.00
Bernard VandrSchuur - $650.00
Mr. Johnson advised that inasmuch as Mr. VanderSchuur had made the highest
offer, that his offer was accepted and he requested that an advance payment
of 10% of the purchase offer be paid to the Controller.
City Manager Johnson submitted his regular report both orally and
written. With regards the current grading and leveling of the MacDonald
property, Mr. Johnson requested that the entire Council meet on the
site to determine future plans for this property, and it was agreed to to
this.
Mayor Smith reported as follows:
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Expression of great appreciation to Mr. Merle Bright for help
and cooperation of. the Florida Power Corporation in many
past projects and of the current one of installing the caution
light at the intersection of East Avenue and Highway #50.
Expression of thanks to Mr. George Hovis, President of the
Chamber of Commerce for the most successful project of having
the TV show "YOU DON'T SAY" filmed in Clermont, such filming
giving the City of Clermont invaluable publicity.
That he, the City Manager, the City Attorney and Councilmen
Oswalt, Cochran and Beals had attended the hearing by the State
Road Department in Deland on February 20th for road requests
by the municipalities, and, that Highway #50 would be partially
4 laned.
That he had just returned from attending the State League of
Municipalities Workshop in Jacksonville and had found the
sessions to be both interesting and informative.
That he had appointed the Messrs. John E. Crawford and Henry
Czech to membership on the Bi-Racial Committee, replacing William
McKinney and Mark Kreidberg who had resigned.
City Controller Fleming submitted his report as follows:
Number of hours worked as comptroller since the Council meeting
of February 27th.
That he had ordered a Peg Board payroll system to be used as of
April lst which would eliminate at least three steps in posting
at an initial cost of $50.25.
That effective March lst, all revenues would be deposited as
collected.
That he had obtained the cost of a public officials bond in the
amount of $100,000.00 @ $750.00 annually, and, the cost for
increasing the bond of the City Clerk now covered under a blanket
employees bond in the amount of $2500.00 to $50,000.00, at a
cost of $450.00 annually.
Motion was made by Councilman Beals and seconded by Councilman
Oswalt that bonds in the amount of $100,000.00 and $50,000.00 for the
Comptroller and the City Clerk respectively be obtained. Upon roll call
vote the result was: Ayes: Oswalt and Beals. Total Ayes: Two. Nayes:
Cochran and Vander Meer. Total Nayes: Two. Absent: Prior. The motion
failed to carry.
Motion was made by Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman
Vander Meer that bonds in the amount of $50,000.00 each be obtained for
the Comptroller and City Clerk and upon roll call vote the result was:
Ayes: Vander Meer and Cochran. Total Ayes: Two. Nayes: Oswalt and Beals.
Total Nayes: Two. Absent: Prior. The motion failed to carry.
It was the recommendation of the City Attorney that bond in the
amount of $100,000.00 be obtained for the Comptroller and the City Clerk's
bond be increased to $50,000.00, whereupon motion was made by Councilman
Beals and seconded by Councilman Oswalt and that the recommendation of the
City Attorney be accepted. Upon roll call vote the result was: Ayes:
Beals, Cochran, Oswalt and VanderMeer. Total Ayes: Four. Nayes: None.
Absent: Prior. The motion carried.
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City Attorney Langley reported that he had rough drafts and/or
working copies of the proposed new zoning regulations ready.
Councilman Vander Meer and City Manager Johnson reported that there
still remained several points in the proposed zoning regulations that
were not clear and, therefore, suggested another workshop meeting of the
Council to go over the regulations, and, that the City Building Inspector
be present at this session. It was the concensus that the Council hold
a workshop session in the office of Attorney Langley on Tuesday, March
5, 1968 at 7:30 P. M;
Councilman Cochran reported that the tubing had been received for
the construction of playground equipment of a polyhedron design and
that he hoped to have a model completed soon.
Councilman Vander Meer expressed his appreciation to the City Manager
for completion of the work at the municipal ball field, and, urged for
continued progress on the MacDonald property in order that it might at l6ast
be -.used this season for Little League practice fields.
Councilman Beals expressed appreciation for the City Administration
having made possible his recent attendance at the State League of
Municipalities convention in Jacksonville. Councilman Beals further reported
that though the City of Clermont had requested the 4-laning of Highway
#50 from the Orange County line westward, that the Lake County Commissioners
had only requested the 4-laning of Highway 450 from the East city limits
of Groveland to the Sumter County line.
City Manager Johnson read a letter from Mr. Richard J. McHenry
wherein he was submitting his resignation from the Clermont Planning and
Zoning Commission inasmuch as he had moved from this area. Motion was
made by Councilman Beals, seconded by Councilman VanderMeer and unanimously
carried that the resignation of Mr. McHenry be accepted and that he be
writteh a letter of appreciation for his service on the commission.
Councilman Beals offered a RESOLUTION regarding street improvements
and special assessments for the construction of Jone>Lane and moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Vander Meer and the
RESOLUTION was read in full. Upon roll call vote on the adoption of the
RESOLUTION, the result was: Ayes: Vander Meer, Oswalt, Cochran and Beals.
Total Ayes: Four. Nayes: None. Absent: Prior. So the RESOLUTION was
adopted and the Number 123 assigned to it and a copy ordered posted.
Councilman Vander Meer reported that it was his understanding, from
a request of the Council a few years ago, that a large map showing locations
of all water mains, the size of such mains, the shut-off valves of
the water system, etc. was completed, and that he wished to go over such
map with the Superintendent and the City Manager. Councilman Vander Meer
further suggested that a more effective method of marking locations of
valves at the sites was needed. Mayor Smith inquired of Superintendent
Sheldon if such a map was completed and he advised that it was. Mayor
Smith suggested that Councilman Vander Meer meet with Superintendent Sheldon
regarding his suggestions for marking locations of valves.
City Manager Johnson reported that property located on the corner
of Chestnut and 8th Streets, owned by Mr. Tom Brock, could be purchased
by the City for $1,000.00, such property including a portion that is ,
needed for the construction of the Chestnut Street extension; that money,
for such purchase was not budgeted, but that money was available in
reserve. Motion was made by Councilman Vander Meer seconded by Councilman
Cochran that the Manager be authorized to purchase, out of reserves, that
portion of property needed for the right-of-way to construct extension
of Chestnut Street west to West Avenue and owned by Tom Brock, at a cost
of $1,000.00. Upon roll call vote on the passage of this motion, the
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result wad: Ayes: Vander Meer and Cochran. Total Ayes: Two. Nayes: 507
Oswalt and Beals. Total Nayes: Two. Absent: Prior. The motion failed to
carry.
Motion was made by Councilman Oswalt, seconded by Councilman Cochran
and unanimously carried that the Controller be authorized to pay
out of cash reserves the amount of $18,000.00 due on the MacDonald property
mortgage, and, that upon receipt of grant from the Federal Open Space
Program that such monies from the grant be returned to reserves, less
approximately $925.00 in expenses.
City Manager Johnson recommended to the Council that inasmuch as
the municipal ball field had just been sodded and improved, that they
refrain from granting permission to use the ball field for bonfires and
circuses, etc. as has been requested and granted in the past.
City Manager Johnson reported that he had granted permission to
the Martin Company of Orlando to use a part of Scott Street in the Lincoln
Park area for testing equipment which they manufacture to determine if
it will operate on a 20% grade.
City Manager Johnson reported that Julia Peterson of 490 East
Desoto Street was considerably in arrears on paving assessments levied
against her property in the Lincoln Park Area. Motion was made by
Councilman Beals, seconded by Councilman Cochran and carried that the City
Attorney be instructed to take the necessary legal steps to protect the
city's interest.
Motion was made by Councilman Oswalt, seconded by Councilman Vander
Meer and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be instructed to
prepare a RESOLUTION requesting the State Road Department to establish
a standard speed of 35 mph on Highway 150 through the city and place
signs on Highway $50 designating the speed limit.
Motion by Councilman Beals, seconded by Councilman Vander Meer
and carried that the meeting be adjourned.
Don E. Smith, Chairman
Dolores W. Carroll
City Clerk
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is now limited to kn-'Lr-,',V fiiie miles pet hour. The forty five miles
per r houarea is front s, ligintly Past of Last Avcnl:ie to the eastern city
limits, In my op>uion the zcduction of the speed. limit in this area
would not be unduly ractrictiva on tfa:H.`,c and ,,rlould probably be a
salty Water. If it is your ple;jsiaze that the ic-comi-nandation of the Mayor
be accepted you should request the City ActoLney to prepare the necessary
Resolution.
Respect-fiALy submitted,
Johnson
February 28, 196Y
CITY OF CL17RMONT
c--I,EP-MONT, FLORIDA
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
Attached i_s a copy of a Resolution on assessments, and notice
of assessments that is being published in the South Lahr_ Press by
this City beginning on march 7th, 1368.
Under the Resolution these sums are due in cash on or before 30
days from the dare the City Council sits as a Board of Equalization
to hear complaints, if any, and to adjust, correct and confirm the
assessments as shown on the "NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS" attached
hereto.
IL you desire you may pay your assessment in five equal annual
i_nsta'limants together with interest at the .rate of eight percent (8%)
per annum.
Very truly yours,
D, �I. Carroll, City Clerk
NOTICE OF NEARING ON PROPOSrD IMPROVEMENTS AND
LEVY Or SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR SAME
TO ALL WHOM IT PLAY CONCERN:
The City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida,
hereby gives notice to all persons interested that lots, piece or parcels
of real property in the said City hereinafter described, have been
assessed in the amount set opposite each lot, piece or parcel of property,
as the cost of the improvement on the respective street hereinafter
described, on a front foot basis and/or as the benefit and advantage
of such lot, piece or parcel of property, beyond the general advantage
of all the real property within said City, for clearing, grading, filling,
raising, paving, curbing and drainage of said streets hereinafter describe
such assessments in no case to exceed two-thirds (2/3) exclusive of
intersections, if any, of the total cost of said improvements: and,
Notice is hereby given that the said Council meeting as an
Equalization Board, will meet in the Municipal Court Room at 8:00 o'clock
P. M. qn March 26, 1968, to hear any complaints which the bw ers or any
other person, firm or corporation having any interest in any of said
real property, upon which they wish to make against the special assessments,
thereon. If there be no complaints, the special assessments as originally
made shall stand confirmed at: the adjournment of said meeting, which
meeting may be adjourned from day to day until all complaints, if any,
shall be fully heard, but if any corrections be made upon complaint the
special assessments as adjusted, corrected and equalized shall then stand
confirmed upon final adjournment of said meeting.
The street upon which said improvements have been made and the
property assessed, the amount of such assessment and the owner thereof
are: (See attached pages for copy of Assessment Roll).
Date: February 27,1968
City Clerk
OF SPEC.C.;%L 13SESSi,':MIT
ROLL
JONES L2V41l
CL-ORMIONP, .-MORIDA
pront
Per
Owner
Lecial-
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Total
B,ugene Jackson
of W 175' of Lot
125
1.45
181.25
Blj.),k N
Robert Stevenson
Frojjj S;I car. cf Lot 2, DII,
ti, run W 425' , 14 330' Qr
POB, run E 161', N 59.2'
W 3,201, 1\1 16.2' to Pitt
St., SwIly alonq Pitt to
pnint N of POD, . S to P03
40
1.45
58.00
Aaron Jones, Jr.
m 551 of S 3 301 of W NV
,)f L, 4251 of T,Ot 2, B--loCk
N
.95
1.45
79.75
Leslcy Floyd
Beg 4251 W and 22/0' 14
ol: cor. of Lot 2, B.L!
M; run Nl 55' , B IGV, `0
55
1.45
79.75
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RESOLUTION FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS & SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the City Council of the City o
Clermont, Lake County, Florida, that a necessity exists requiring the
clearing, grading, filling, raising, paving and curbing of the hereinafter
described streets in said City as hereinafter specified; and,
WHEREAS, in the opinion of the City Council of said City, the
property and real estate abutting and adjacent to the hereinafter
described street will be especially benefitted thereby, and the owners
of the property abutting and adjacent thereto will be fully compensated
for the cost of said improvement in the enhancement of the values of the
real estate and property affected by said improvements, and the cost
to said property owners, in the opinion of the City Council of said
City will be equitable and just in proportion to said increased value;
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the said City that the
following described street in said City of Clermont shall be cleared, graded
filled, raised, paved, curbed and drained, to wit:
Jones Lane from Pitt Street South a distance of approximately
125 feet.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of said City that it is
the opinion of said Council that the cost of clearing, grading, filling,
raising, paving, curbing and draining said street will be just to the
respective property owners thereon, and is warranted under a necessity
which exists and, that the cost of the said improvement on the described
street shall be paid as follows: (a) by the owners of all of the lots
and land adjoining and contiguous or bounding and abutting upon the
respective street to be cleared, graded, filled, raised, paved, curbed,
and drained (intersections excluded) under a special assessment on all
of said lots and lands not to exceed two-thirds (2/3) of the total cost,
and (b) the remainder plus costs of intersections; if any, to be paid by the said city from the general improvement fund; and, said special
assessments shall be due and payable in cash to said City on or before
thirty (30) days after said special assessments shall stand approved
and confirmed and thereafter same shall bear interest at the rate of
eight per centum (88) per annum, payable annually until fully paid, and
said special assessment lien shall remain in full force and effect
until all the sums due have been fully paid; and the total estimated cost
of said improvement is $779.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the plan adopted by the Council of
said city to be used for defraying the cost of said improvement as
applied to the property owners whose property abuts and adjoins said street
shall be according to the front -foot plan and rule, provided that should
the application of this plan and rule, in the opinion of the Council of
said City, be unjust and unequal, or result in individual cases in
assessment in excess of specified benefits received from such improvements,,
then the Council shall adopt such rule of apportionment as shall effect
a substantial equality between said owners, considering the benefits
received by and burdens imposed on said owners and their respective
property.
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ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida,
at its regular meeting held on Wednesday, February 28, 1968.
D. R. Carroll
City Clerk