10-08-1968 Regular Meeting
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REGULAR MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held
in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, October 8, 1968. The meeting was
called to order at 8:00 P. M. by Mayor Don E. Smith with all members
present excepting Councilman VanderMeer. Other officials present were:
City Manager Johnson, City Clerk Carroll, Supe-intendent Sheldon,
Controller Fleming, Attorney Langley, Inspector Snyder and Chief Tyndal.
Others present were: Miss Barbara Peck and the Messrs. Jim Livingston,
Henry Czech, James Lord, C. A. Mangold, Ted Enz, E. L. Schumnann and
representatives of the local Press.
The Invocation was given by Councilman Beals.
The Minutes of the Meeting held on September 24, 1968 were added to as
follows: Councilman Prior requested that it be made a part of the
Minutes whereby City Attorney Langley was explaining the proposed contract
between Michaels Engineers and the City of Clermont for the construction
of a 1611 water supply test well, such proposal including the certification
of a sampling at every 251 and at each change of rock formation. City
Attorney Langley advised that this was in the contract as had been
authorized. The Minutes were approved as amended.
City Manager Johnson recommended that the following listed low bids, as
submitted at the meeting of September 24th, be accepted.
Petroleum Products to Cities Service. Motion was made by
Councilman Oswalt, seconded by Councilman Prior and carried
that the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted and
the bid awarded to Cities Service Co.
2 Garbage Packers to Lake1and Truck Equipment Company. Motion
was made by Councilman Prior, seconded by Councilman Oswalt
and carried that the recommendation of the City Manager be
accepted and the bid awarded to Lakeland Truck Equipment
Company.
2 Truck Chasis (Gasoline) to GMC Trucks, Inc, Motion was
made by Councilman Beals and seconded by Councilman Cochran
that the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted and
the bid awarded to GMC trucks, Inc. Councilman Prior desired
that the City Manager investigate further the warranties
from all bidders on these chassis before taking an, action.
The question was requested and the motion carried unanimously.
City Manager Johnson read a letter from Michaels Engineers
wherein they recommended that the low bid of Layne-Atlantic
Company for the construction of a 1611 water supply test well
be accepted. Motion by Councilman Cochran, seconded by'
Councilman Oswalt and carried that the recommendation of the
City Engineers be accepted and the bid awarded to Layne-
Atlantic Company.
Mayor Smith advised that Clermont would host the Lake County
League of Municipalities meeting on October 23rd; a dinner meeting to be
held at the Elks Club at 7:00 P. M. and he urged that all city officials
make their reservations to attend.
Mayor Smith reported that he had attended the Open House of the Lincoln
Park Day Care Center, was very much impressed, and in his opinion, this
would be an asset to the community. He further advised that they were in
need of additional playground equipment, and would appreciate any offers
of same.
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City Manager Johnson reported that the rock was in on the newly constructed
Second Street and they expected to have it sealed Wednesday, and completed
by next week; that clay had been hauled to the new Little League ball
fields and that these areas would be seeded in grass soon.
There was a general discussion of the Proposed 68-69 Budget as had been
submitted by the City Manager to each Councilman and the Mayor previously.
Motion was made by Councilman Beals, seconded by Councilman Cochran and
carried that the proposed budget as recommended by the City Manager be
accepted and the necessary Ordinance for same be prepared for adoption
at the next meeting,
City Attorney Langley reported that the Lincoln Park Day Care Center
was now incorporated; that Councilman Cochran was in receipt of a letter
from the State Board of Health regarding refusal of the State to issue
the necessary license to Mr. Hunt of Meeker Garden Supply to spray
citrus in Clermont, and that he believed it would be possible to obtain a
temporary license for Mr. Hunt to operate for one year and obtain a
licensed operator after that time.
Councilman Cochran reported that progress had been made on the Tot Lot,
that the polyhedron had been placed there and plans for a IImini-mountainll
were being prepared.
Councilman Prior inquired of City Attorney Langley his finding for the
qualifications of a nominee to run for city office. City Attorney Langley
advised that he/she only be a qualified elector of the City of Clermont,
however, all Code qualifications would be applicable.
Motion was made by Councilman Beals, seconded by Councilman Prior and
carried that the bills be paid.
Councilman Cochran advised that he had received inquiries as to the
financial assistance and by what methods, the sewage system would be
constructed in Clermont and requested that the City Manager advise of
these in order to become a matter of record of these Minutes. City
Manager Johnson reported that he did not have the figures at hand, but
would quote the following figures as best he could from memory: A
firm grant from HUD in the amount of $309,000.00; An anticipated grant
from the State under Public Law 660 in the amount of $206,000.00; a loan
from the Federal Government at an interest rate not to exceed 4~% in
the amount of $800,000.00; Revenue Certificates to be sold by the City
on the open market for between $900,000.00 and 1 Million dollars;
$40,000.00 in reserve by the City.
Mayor Smith reported to the Council for their consideration, complaints
which he had received regarding unfavorable credit accounts of City employees.
There was no action taken on this matter.
Chief Prentice Tynda1 extended an inviation to the Council, the Mayor,
the City Clerk, the City Manager and the City Controller to attend a dinner
meeting next Monday night, October 14th at 8:00 P. M.in~the Council
Chambers hosted by the Police Department and Police Auxiliary.
Councilman Cochran reported he had received several favorable comments
with regards the Police Auxiliary's work during the Labor Day week-end
and the local foot ball games,
Motion was made gy Councilman Beals, seconded by Councilman Prior and carried
t~a} th. e meet'.'ng be adjourned.
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O;t'ore: w. Carroll, City Clerk