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11-12-1968 Supporting DocumentsMINUTES No K269 555 REGULAR MFETINC A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, November 12, 196R. The meetinq was called to order at B:no P. M. by Mayor Smith with all memhers present. Other officials present were: City Manager Johnson, City Clerk Carroll, Controller Fleming, Building Inspector Snyder and Chief of Police Tyndal. Others present were: Miss Rarhara Peck and Messrs. Herman Barbery, Howard Schuster, Max Judy, C. A. Mangold, Henry Czech, Terry Brown and William Plummer. Representatives of the local Press were also us present. The invocation was given by Mr. Barbery. Tyhe Minutes of the meeting held on nctober 22, 19rP were approved as written. Mayor Smith advised that the Council would now sit as a Board of Adjustment to consider the application of Howard Schuster for a variance in the set -back requirement from the required 35 foot set -hack to 18 feet in order to construct an addition to the residence located on the following described property: N 3n' of W 150' of Lot 166; N 140' of S 100, of Lot 169 in Clermont Heights. Motion was made by Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman VanderMeer and carried that this request be granted and the necessary permit authorized. Mayor Smith advised that the Council would not sit as a Board of Equaliza- tion to hear complaints, if any, on the street improvements and special assessments for Second Street foom Broome to DeSoto Streets, a distance of approximately 690 feet. There being no one present to contest the special assessments, motion was made by Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman Prior and carried that the assessments be confirn;ed. City Manager Johnson opened bids on one 1969 4 door sedan to be used in the Police Department, as follows: Westerman Ford: Net cost of S2342.0n with trade-in Alternate bid of S2642.00 to include air conditioning Stalnaker Chevrolet: Net cost of $2300.00 with trade-in Alternate bid of $2577.40 to include air conditioning. City Manager Johnson reported that the bids were in order according to specifications and he recommended that the low alternate hid of Stalnaker Chevrolet Company be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Beals, seconded by Councilman Cochran and carried that the Manager's recommenda- tion be accepted and the low alternate bid of Stalnaker Chevrolet be accepted and the necessary purchase order issued. City Manager Johnson submitted his report both orally and written. Motion was made by Councilman Beals, seconded by Councilman Prior and carried that members of the Election Board to serve at the local election on December 3rd, and as recommended by the City Manager be appointed. The members are as follows: Clerk: John McCown Inspectors: Mrs. Helborn Daniel Mrs. Clarence Bishop Mr. John Sanger Mrs. Dexter Watson Col. Joseph M. House Motion was made by Councilman Vander leer, seconded by Councilman Prior MINUTES No KIM 556 and carried that an allocation not to exceed S50n.0n he authorized to assist the local Jaycee Organization in the construction of "'!lelcomr to Clermont" road signs. City Manager Johnson rr_norted that the rost of installing proper lighting facilities at the East Avenue and Little League ball fields would approximate Sf,,000.on. It was the consensus of the Council that this matter he left to the discretion of the City Manager. City Manager Johnson requested a special meeting of the Council at 5:00 P. M. on Monday, Plovember lath in his office to inspect petitions of candidates for the General Election on December 3, 1968. Councilman Cochran reported that he, Councilmen Deals and Prior had attended the recent Florida League of !'unicipalities Convention in Jacksonville and had found same to he beneficial. Councilman Cochran moved that in order to establish a payment of expenses by the City for city officials attending such conventions that the following he authorized: Ten cents per mile for mileage; Full registration fee: Total room fee, and $10.00 daily per diem toward the 'nod cost, and, that such payment as described he made to those attending the convention on October 21, 22, and 23, 1968. The motion was seconded by Councilman VanderMeer and unanimously carried. Councilman Oswalt offered and moved the adoption of AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING A BUDGET OF EXPENSES FOR THE GENERAL OPERATION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OF 1968-69 .AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFORE: PROVIDING A TAX LEVY ON ALL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF CLERMONT, - LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR THE YEAR 1960 FOR THE. GENERAL OPERATIOPI EXPENSE OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA and the ORDINANCE was read in full for a second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Prior and upon roll call vote on passage of the ORDINANCE the result was: Ayes: VandWleer, Oswalt, Cochran, weals and Prior. Total Ayes: Five. Playes: None. So the ORDINANCE was adopted and number 19-M assigned to it and a copy ordered posted. Councilman Beals offered and moved that it be passed, a RESOLUTION confirm- ing the street improvement assessments for Second Street from Broome to DeSoto Streets, a distance of approximately 690 feet. The motion was seconded by Councilman Prior and unanimously carried. So the RESOLUTION was adopted and the Number 139 assigned to it and a copy ordered posted. City Clerk Carroll read a communication from the Micanopy Group Companies Cable TV wherein they advised that should the City of Clermont request installation of cable TV that a 3% franchise tax based on a sliding scale up to 5% according to the increase of Population in Clermont, is the amount they would offer. !lotion by Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman Beals and carried that this matter he tabled. Councilman Prior inquired of the City Manager as to ;hen the proposed 16" water supply well would he drilled, and he was advised that it should be started within the next ten days. Councilman Cochran reported that the Florida Power Corporation, with the cooperation of the local Chamber of Commerce would he holding public meetings in the near future with regards establishing a Community Development Program for Clermont and he thereby moved that the Council go on record extending hopes for success for such a project. The motion was seconded by Councilman Beals and unanimously carried. Motion was made by Councilman Oswalt, seconded by Councilman Prior and unanimously carried that Joseph M. House and J. K. Tryon be appointed as Municipal Judge and Second Judge, respectively, effective December 1, 1968. MINUTES N o M6K 557 Considerable discussion took place reoardinq financial assistance from the city to Cooper 'Memorial Library and the Chamber of Commerce. It was the consensus of Council that the City Manager arrange a joint meeting of the Council and the City Attorney with the official board of the Chamber of Commerce, and, at a later date, with the official board of Cooper Memorial Library. Councilman Prior inquired of the status of dividends to be paid to the City of Clermont by the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District and he was advised by City Manager Johnson that Charles Roe, city representative of the Gas District would make an annual report to the Council before the end of this year. Motion was made by Councilman Beals, seconded by Councilman Prior and carried that the bills be paid. Lotion was made by Councilman Beals, seconded by Councilman Prior and carried that the meeting be adjourned. Don E. Smith, Chairman aM JV Dolores Id. Carroll, City Clerk CT!'? 60f!AGER'S RLPORT On Frid&y i forwarded you written reports regarding the appointment of an Election Hoard for the General Election on December 3rd, the status of "lielcome to clermont" signs and my plans for lighting the base hall fields. I would liice to have an expression from you regarding these several Mutters. You are reminded rhat it is necessary that we have a special meeting on Monday, iloyember 18th, for the purpose of inspectinq the petitions of the candidatet; for the General Election. This meeting i takes only a f-I minutes and I suggest that it be held in my office at either one or five o'clock. pe must have a quorum present. Our present work operations are about normal along wI th "catching i up" on a few postponed odd jobs. Recent fauns caused some minor street lJ damage and the high winds gave us a new supply of trash to haul. i Respeecc. ` l ly submitted Joh City Manager November 12, 1968 I10111I,E TO BIDDE)IS The City Council of the City of Clermont will accept bids for the followinG: one 1969 4 Door Sedan To Be Traded: One (1) 1965 Chevrolet Sedan. Complete specifications and bid blanks my be obtained from the office of the City Clerk during normal business hours. Bids must be in the office of the City Clerk not later than 5:00 O'clock r. I -I. of November 81 1968 and will be opened and considered by the City Council at t_:eir regular mccting on Tuesday, Iovember 12, 1968 at 8:00 O'clock V. N. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers located at the corner of .Jest Avenue and DeSoto Street. The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Albert 6inson, C:L c? .anaSer City C ermont, ploF_ida SPECIPICATICNS Po•LICE DEpARTIiEIM CAR one (1) 1969 4 Door Sedan. Color% White. V-8 Motor with a minimum of 265 H. P. y Long Wheel Base Chaesis. 3 Speed Automatic Transmission, Power Brakes, i Power Steering, Heavy Duty Suspension System Including Shock Absorbers, 45 AITP Alternator, ileaviputy 70 Sp ot Battery, Two speed ed Electric Wind Light, Heater and Defroster, Spare Wheel and Tire and All Standard Equipment Normally Included on A Car. To Be Taken in Trade: one (1) 1965 Chevrolet with Police Department Equipment Being Retained by Purchaser. Alternate: Same as above but with Factory Installed Air Conditioning. anage i BID FOR POLICE DEPAR'"NE11T CARD FOR ME dITY OF CLl Ri:Gly'i Date Tot The City of Clermont, Clermont, Florida Z/We the hereby agree to furnish the City of Clermont tr3th one (1) Police Department Car as per the Specifications i`urnished by the City Hainager at the following price: PRICE OF CAR- LESS TWLDFI-iN ky TOTAL Dr,LIVE[zrD PRICE 3 ALTERNATE OFFER' TOTAL D✓L.IURED PRICE 93 If all specifications have not been met please note exceptions: DE7.IYE^Y DATE WILL BE: Company Rame u o ze xgna e 7 a e CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Bad weather and the storm have caused us to get considerably behind on our schedules. It will take us at least two weeks to get caughtup on trash hauling and general cleaning. We are also slightly behind on mows ng. We have, however, managed to very nearly complete construction on Second Street. The project should be completed tomorrow. We will finish spreading the clay on the Little League hall fields as soon as we possibly can. The outfields will be limed, fertilized and reseeded immediately thereafter. I also hope to get the tot lot fenced within the next few weeks. I expect to spend some time in Orlando this week regarding the sewer system. I will report to you as oon as possible. Apparently there was some misunderstanding at our last meeting regardinq a contract on the new well. The low bid of Layne but, according to the minutes,I was not authorized ttontic aaccepted enterinto contract with them. The proposed contract was prepared by our engineers and has been examined by our City Attorney. Councilman Prior has also examined the contract and I believe was well pleased with some of the stipulations. I have also read the contract. It appears to be a standard contract with the addition of several protective measures. I would like to have a motion authorizing me to enter into a contract, prepared by Michaels Engineering Co., with Layne Atlantic of Orlando for drilling a well. As soon as this is done I will execute it and we should get work started within a few days. Resp tfu ly syl;mitted 7r�-'edohns CITY OF CLERMONT CLERMONT, FLORIDA Pursuant to Section 63 City of Clermont Charter, notice is hereby given that the City Council, sitting as a Board of Adjustment, of the City of Clermont will hold a Public Nearing in the City Council Chambers at the corner of DeSoto Street and West Avenue at 8:00 P. M. October 22, 1968, for the following purpose: Application by Leonard Baird for a variance of the rear yard set back requirements of the Zoning Code whereby he will be permitted to construct a two car garabe at 1651 Second Street, the same being Lot 375, Orange Park, a Subdivision in the City of Clermont, located in an R-lA area. All interested parties will be given an opportunity to express their views on the above mentioned matter at that time. By order of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida Dolores W. arroll City Clerk City of Clermont, Florida October 17th.