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03-26-1968 Supporting DocumentsAMA MINUTES N° 29�cx 513 ADJOURNED MEETING An adjourned meeting of the City Council of. the City of Clermont was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, March 26, 1968. The meeting was called to order at 8:00 P. M. by Mayor Don Smith with all members present. Other officials present were: City Manager Johnson, Citv Clerk Carroll, City Attorney Langley, City Comptroller Fleming, Building Inspector Snyder and Chief of Police Tyndal. Others present were: The Messrs. Dennis F. Wright and C. A. Mangold. Representatives of the local press were also present. The invocation was given by Councilman VanderMeer. The minutes of the Meeting held on March 12, 1968 were approved as written. Councilman Prior advised that he was in error regarding the location of a hazardous intersection, as reported at the March 12th meeting, that the correct location is at the intersection of Fifth and Montrose Streets instead of DeSoto and Fifth Streets, and that he had called this to the City Manager's attention. Mayor Smith advised that the Council would now sit as a Board of Equalization to hear complaints, if any, on the assessments for construction of Jones Lane from Pitt Street south a distance of approximately 125 feet. There being no one present to contest the assessments, a RESOLUTION confirming the assessments for construction of Jones Lane was presented by Councilman Oswalt and he moved the adoption thereof. The motion was seconded by Councilman Prior and unanimously carried. The RESOLUTION was read in full and Number 37C assigned to it and a copy ordered posted. Councilman VanderMeer inquired of the condition of the Jenkins Building following a dance held there on March 16th and the:City Manager advised that he had inspected the building himself the following morning and had found it to be satisfactory. City Manager Johnson submitted his report, both orally and written. Motion was made by Councilman Oswalt and seconded by Councilman VanderMeer that the City Manager be authorized to have approximately 65' at bottom of the Bloxam Avenue Well plugged, if this was the recommendation of the City Engineers following their inspection to be made on March 27th. The result on the passage of the motion was as follows: Ayes: VanderMeer, Oswalt, Cochran and Beals. Total Ayes: Four. Nayes: Prior. The motion carried. City Manager Johnson reported that a meeting of the Council with Gerald Dake had been set for Tuesday, April 2, 1968 at 7:00 P. M. in the Council Chambers regarding the proposed zoning changes. Mayor Smith reported as follows: That he had attended a meeting of the Bi-Racial Committee on March 14th, and that their organizational set-up would be finalized at their next meeting; that he had given the Welcome Address to members of the Shuffleboard Assocation from Leesburg who were here for a tournament on Monday; that he had attended the Municipal Court session on March 25th; that he had attended the TV showing of the "You Don't Say" program in the Jenkins Auditorium on Friday and wished to express his appreciation to Roberts TV Service and the Chamber of Commerce for this fine gesture on their part in making this showing available to the public. Controller Fleming reported as follows: That new payroll forms of the peg board type should be ready for use by the beginning of the new ' quarter on April 1st; that an order had been placed for new receipt forms of the peg board type; that he had no further knowledge this date MINUTES N° X16fix 514 that the local First Federal Savings h Loan Assocation had been able to swap municipal accounts with other Associations in order for all accounts to be covered by Federal Insurance before maturity of city's savings certificates on April 6th. Councilman Prior inquired of the City Manager if further grading had been done on the MacDonald Property and he was advised that there would not be until the building is moved, which he hoped would be within the next few days. Councilman Cochran displayed a model of playground equipment to the Council, which he hoped would be constructed and placed in the "Tot Lot", and slated that models were being made of playground equipment of a polyhedron design. Councilman VanderMeer commended the Police Chief and his department for their work in solving the robbery case, and retrieving the goods recently stolen from John York Jewelers. Councilman Oswalt reported that there appeared to be a misunderstanding between the Council and the George S. May Company regarding the contract recently executed engaging the George S. May Company for a survey of city operations at a cost of $250.00 and that he desired a consensus of the Council regarding further action. Motion was made by Councilman Prior and seconded by Councilman Cochran that this matter be tabled until further word was heard from the George S. May Company. Upon roll call vote on the passage of the motion, the result was: Ayes: Prior_ Total Ayes: One. Nayes: VanderMeer, Oswalt, Cochran and Beals. The motion failed to carry. Motion was made by Councilman Oswalt and seconded by Councilman Beals that the Council negate the contract with George S. May Company and the City Attorney be instructed to so advise them. Upon roll call vote on the passage of this motion, the result was: Ayes: VanderMeer, Oswalt, Cochran and Beals. Total Ayes: Four. Nayes: None. Abstaining: Prior. The motion carried. Councilman VanderMeer inquired if Bonding Attorneys had been employed for the City as required by HUD, and he was advised by Mayor Smith that they had been. Councilman VanderMeer inquired if an in had been made regarding the complaint received of an individual having been charged for using the city dump and he was advised by City Manager Johnson that this had been investigated and that no charge had been made. City Clerk Carrol read communications as follows: From the State Road Department wherein they acknowledged receipt of the Council's Resolution requesting a speed change on State Road 50, and advising they would consider the request and notify of the results: From Mr. Fred L. Wolfe, Chairman of the Orange Blossom Festival and All -States Picnic, wherein he commended the City Manager and the Council for the improvements made to the Jenkins Auditorium parking lot. From Dorothy Hilton wherein she advised that her offer for sale of property near the Jaycee Beach to the City would continue for the next several months. 0 MINUTES C N2 x9 HN 515 Councilman Beals offered and moved the adoption of AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NUMBER 21-19 OF ARTICLE II, ACCORDING TO THE CODE OP ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA: IMPOSING AN INCREASED TAX ON CIGARETTES SOLD WITHIN THE CITY OF CLERMONT: PRESCRIBING STANDARDS AS TO DIMENSIONS FOR TAXING PURPOSES: REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH: PROVIDING FOR SEPARABILITY: PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The motion was seconded by Councilman VanderMeer and the ORDINANCE was read in full for the second reading. Upon roll call vote on passage of. the ORDINANCE the result was: Ayes: VanderMeer, Oswalt, Cochran, Beals and Prior. Total Ayes: Five. Mayes: None. So the ORDINANCE•, passed and the Number 37-C assigned to it and copy ordered posted. AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2-17 OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA AND PROVIDING FOR THE SETTING OF COMPENSATION OF THE POLICE CHIEF, THE MAYOR -COUNCILMAN AND THE COUNCILMEN OF SAID CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA was introduced by Councilman Beals and read in full for the first reading. City Controller Fleming read a petition from 58% of abutting property owners requesting the paving of East Minneola Avenue, between Scott Street and Disston Avenue, a distance of approximately 600 feet. City Attorney Langley was requested to prepare the necessaary RESOLUTION for presentation at the next meeting. Councilman Beals reported that in line with the Councilmen's interest in city officials outside activities, he wished to advise of City Attorney Langley having qualified to run for election to the Lake County School Board. Councilman VanderMeer inquired of the City Attorney as to a legal opinion regarding permits being refused by the City to contractors not certified by the State as per the Law recently passed, and he was advised that contractors must present proof of certification by the State to the City before obtaining permits, fie further advised that he would forward this opinion in writing to the Administration office on Wednesday, March 27th. City Manager Johnson inquired of Council their intention regarding certain changes in the Electrical Code as recommended by the local Electrical Board. Motion was made by Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman Beals and carried that the recommendations for changes in the Electrical Code be accepted and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary Amendment to the Electrical Ordinance for presentation at the next meeting. City Manager Johnson submitted an agreement to the Council wherein Mr. Freeman Hinson, Executive Director of the Lake County Office of Economic Opportunity requested that the Council execute same, designating the Lake County Office of Economic Opportunity as their representative for Clermont. It was the consensus that this program could be better administed by local government, whereby motion was made by Councilman Beals and seconded by Councilman VanderMeer that Council President Oswalt execute the agreement designating the local ogvernment as the representative, and, that it be a matter of record that although this agreement was dated as of March 15, 1968, it had just been received by the City Manager. The motion was unanimously carried. Motion was made by Councilman VanderMeer and seconded by Councilman Prior that the City Manager be authorized to purchase certain property located at the intersection of 8th and Chestnut Streets, such property including a portion that is needed for the construction of the Chestnut Street extension, at a cost not to exceed $1,000.00. Upon roll call vote on the passage of this motion, the result was: Ayes: VanderMeer, Cochran and Prior. Total Ayes: Three N ayes. Oswalt and Beals. Total Mayes: Two. The motion carried. 0 MINUTES N ° ME 516 City Controller Fleming advised the Council that funds had not been budgeted for this purpose as such, but that funds were available in Reserves, whereupon motion was made by Councilman Beals and seconded by Councilman Oswalt that the foregoing motion be rescinded. Upon roll call vote on the passage of this motion, the result was: Ayes: Beals and Oswalt. Total Ayes: Two. Nayes: VanderMeer, Cochran and Prior. Total Nayes: Three. The motion failed to carry. Councilman Beals recommended that Council "stick by the budget" in their future expenditure authorizations. Motion by Councilman Beals, seconded by Councilman Oswalt and carried that the meeting adjourn. Donn E. Smith, Chairman i Dolores w. Carroll, "C- yyClerk The ms Q WE t&V PwkM lot " "Ple" "I"I " " Opynicu YzPronan"s a mmh PWK,tJ Th'�! CCUT'-ts at Kchlar ,,, ,, 0 ... ..... p ... 6 ,d re rmw OpIn tor upe, AsUsinu shinpas have I insinklK an OU Kshics IQ& bUH,E,a end Rho o6work will K� annual repnirs Is itz and some puinting will N, d,, as W&L, to are tcyino to OTmve tha 'e " I - a bwch ams by rwWwng U, PFn" �, .011q the �, atc,... -,- �� _ -,dge Y 11, ve 1uesn p.'non1J.-_--;ed that ancll wJ.11 he pumpcO on the be:aclv'n-is 1 h ilve evory roason to bei_Cnr, "�hnt th"., house will bo mamd nwt week and y pr -mod Adi prmarAg the area in whnt"er mawter you decide. Work has ntarted on tht_Conn R—)St t�ru(,tion of' DuSoto and 11:,_­_e-.,r,,a,n,s .a -no, I have mailed out nMicas -equesting owners to move old cars and j,,% fromeir premises and Wo pmsons have been Mquested to MU're house trailethrs which are in vic)lation. I have also determined that our present garbage ordinance dam give me the requirr.d, authority to designat how and when trash will be moved by city crew. 1 hew MiNd e-11 of you a copy of the rulez which I intend putting into effect at Once. I am bringing thesa ouch as old car and junk removal, house trailer violation and trash remnval, to your attention for the following reason: Some of the people involved will become very angry and run -to you Stith their troubles. I assure. YOU. that :E hate arquments and disagreements as much as a person possibly cam jwwever, it is my job to anforce such city ordinances and 1 intend to do aw In ��,rdcr to eo this 1 must have the full support of the COuDa-11- -men'�,b&rs and m&Yc)z' Lnd I sincerely request such support. We have been pumpinr,, the Avenue well for the past week. There has been slight Unoveawnt A the odor, so;r.o iniprovemant of color sediment an contents d very 1100e, i�I f nY in the ', - I expect to have our engineers over i:() ;-.commendations and I would like to be given awahoz!", ay. i:11].s time, zo rlug -the approcimately sixty five feet at tho botoma of the WWI if that is their recommendation. 1 have contacted Mr, Doke and he i4ll meet with us next Tuesday evening, in this row. at 7AO P. M, March 26. 1968