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10-22-1968 Adjourned Meeting . . MINUTES N~ BIll 552 ADJOURNED MEETING An adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, October 22, 1968. The meeting was called to order at..! P. M. by Mayor Don E. Smith with all members present excepting Coune11man VanderMeer. Other officials present were: City Manager Johnson, Superintendent Sheldon, Controller Fleming, Attorney Langley, Inspector Snyder and Chief Tyndal. Others present were Miss Barbara Peck and the Messrs. David Matier, M. Bright, S. Hamrick, J. Peacock, E. Allbright, John Louis Jones, Henry Czech, Jim Livingston, Leonard Baird and Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Eastman, and representatives of the local Press. Mildred Dollar acted as Recording Secretary. The invocation was given by Rev. Jones. The Minutes of the meeting held on October 8, 1968 were approved as wr1 tten. Mr. David Mat1er, Pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church, approached the Council for permission to hold a Tent Revival Service November 11th through the 17th on private land at the corner of Highway 50 and Tenth Street. It was the consensus of the Council that to give this permission would be a violation of the Charter, as well as present traffic prohlems. It was suggested to Mr. Matier that he endeavor to locate a building in which to hold the revival service. Mr. Robert J. Eastman, Genera' Manager of Florida Citrus Showcase appeared before the Council requesting idvice and counsel concerning a remittance ,of $3,569.96 due them by the City of Clermont. Mr. Eastman was advised that according to the ruling of the City Attorney the City of Clermont is in no way obligated for this indebtedness. Mr. Eastman was referred to Mr. M. Bright, President of the Chamber of Commerce, who stated that he would be happy to discuss this indebtedness and make every effort to work out a solution to resolve the matter. Mr. Jim Livingston, a candidate for County Commissioner in District 4, appeared before the Council to give them an opportunity to ask any questions they might have. The Mayor informed Mr. Livingston that it has not been the practice of the Council to have any political matters come before the meeting, but welcomed Mr. Livingston to appear before them if he is elected. Mayor Smith advised that the Council would now sit as a Board of Adjustment to consider the request of 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 garage at 1651 Second Street, the same being Lot 375, Orange Park Subdivision(owned by Mr. Anthony Winther), located in an R-1A area. Motion was made by Councilman Beals, and seconded by Councilman Prior that the variance be granted and a buildinq permit be authorized. Upon roll call vote on passage of the motion the result was: Ayes: Oswalt, Cochran, Beals and Prior. Total Ayes: 4, Nayes: None. The motion carried. The Mayor reminded the Council members of the League of Municipalities Dinner meeting to be held in the Clermont-Groveland Elks Club tomorrow night, October 23rd and urged all to attend. The City Manager submitted his report, both orally and written, and requested a motion authorizing him to enter into a contract, prepared by Michaels Engineering Co., with Layne Altantic of Orlando, for drilling a well. The City Attorney advised that the contract had been reviewed and wa~ in order. Motion was made by Councilman Prior, seconded by Councilman Beals, that the City Manager be authorized to enter into a contract with Layne Atlantic of Orlando for drilling a well. Upon roll . . ~ N~ BIB 553 call vote on the passage of the motion the result was: Ayes: Oswalt, Cochran, Beals and Prior. Total Ayes: Four. Nayes: None. The motion carried. Controller Fleming reported to the Council that the present method of administrating the water cut off policy for non-payment of bills is proving to be unsatisfactory and result in much unpleasantness for the eity Office. He made suggestions for a change in this policy and will report his recommendations at the next meeting. Councilman Prior inquired regarding the lighting for the little League field. City Manager Johnson advised that it is his plan to put three light poles in the outfield of the regular size field and completely l~ght one of the Little League fields. Councilman Beals offered and moved that it be passed, a RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1968-69 FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cochran, and upon roll call vote on adoption of the RESOLUTION, the result was Ayes: Oswalt, Cochran, Beals and Prior. Total Ayes: 4. Nayes: None. So the Resolution was adopted and Number 137 assigned to it and a copy ordered posted. Councilman Beals offered and moved that it be passed a RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF CLERMONT WATER AND SANITARY SEWERS DEPARTMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1968-69. The motion was seconded by Council- man Cochran and upon roll call vote on adoption of the RESOLUTION, the result was: Ayes: Oswalt, Cochran, Beals and Prior. Total Ayes: 4. Nayes: None. So the Resolution was adopted and Number 138 assigned a. it and a copy ordered posted. Councilman Beals introduced AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING A BUDGET OF EXPENSES FOR THE GENERAL OPERATIONS 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 I~ THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR THE YEAR 1968 FOR THE GENERAL OPERATION EXPENSE OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, and moved the rules be waived and the Ordinance read by Title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cochran and unanimously carried. The ordinance was ready by title only by the City Attorney. The Clerk read a letter from Judge J. K. Tryon wherein he submitted his resignation as Municipal Judge effective November 30, 1968. Motion was made by Councilman Beals, seconded by Councilman Cochran, and carried, that the resignation of Judge Tryon as tendered in his letter of Octoher 4, 1968, be accepted. Councilman Beals read a communication from Judge J. K. Tryon wherein he recommended Col. J. House as his successor. Action on a new appointee as Municipal Judge was deferred. The Clerk read a communication from the Home Owners Civic Improvement Association wherein they recommended Identification of Clermont by the erection of lighted signs at the East and West entrances to Clermont on Highway 50 and the North and South entrances to Clermont on Highway 27. It was the consensus of the Council that this suggestion should be followed through and directed the City Manager to look into the leg work that has already been done on a similar project by the Jaycees. obtain costs, and report back to the Council at the next meeting. The Mayor stated that he has been invited by the Lake County Safety Council to a meeting at the Lancer Restaurant in Leesburg during November to receive a plaque to be awarded to Clermont for having no fatalities on their highways during the year 1967. The Mayor invited Chief Tyndal ~o . . ~ N~ 111II 554 to accompany him to the meeting and receive the plaque. The City Manager advised that in the past he has suggested Election Board appointees to the Council and asked their pleasure in this matter. since these duties were not outlined in the administration changes. Motion was made by Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman Beals and carried, that the City Manager make the recommendations, as previously, to the Council. Mr. Dupee of South Lake Press inquired the purpose of the yellow line on the South side of East Ave, as there seemed to be some confusion of its purpose. He was advised that in lieu of a sidewalk this provided a safety walk for the children traveling to and from school. The Mayor advised that after observing the hazards for children crossing Highway 50 to board the school bus at 4th and Chestnut Streets he had come to an agreement with Mr. McLean for the bus to stop at 5th and Chestnut Street so that the children could cross the Highway with the traffi c 11 ght. A discussion followed on safety measures for school children at various crossings. No action was taken. Motion by Councilman Beals, M the mee, A::u~n. ~ c It. ~iL- Don E. Smith, Mayor seconded by Councilman Cochran, and carried, M.Dollar. Recording Secretary