05-27-1969 Adjourned Meeting
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An adjourned meeting of the City 66uncil of the City of Clermont was
held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, May 27, 1969. The meeting was
called to order at 7:30 P. M. by Mayor Don E. Smith with the following
members present: Councilmen VanderMeer, Cochran and Bratton. Absent:
Councilman Oswalt. Other officials present were: City Manager Johnson,
City Clerk Carroll, City Controller Fleming, City Attorney Langley
and Chief of Police Tynda1. Others present were: Mesdames Billie Berryman,
Anne Rose, Pat McCaffrey and Alice Tilden: Messrs. Jim Cook, E. L.
Schumann, C. A. Mangold, Herman Barbery and Henry Czech. Representatives
of the local Press were also present.
TheiDvo~ation was given by Mr. Barbery.
The MInutes of the Meeting held on May 13, 1969 were approved as written.
Mayor Smith announced that the Council would now sit as a Board of
Adjustment to consider request of Aaron Jones to expand a non-conforming
business located at 852 School Street (Lots 14 and 16; Lincoln Heights
School), the same being zoned as R-2. Motion was made by Councilman
Cochran, seconded by Councilman Bratton and carried, that this request
be granted.
Mr. Jim Cook, representing the Executive Board of Cooper Memorial Library,
appeared before the Council and presented a brief resume of facts about
the Library and recommended that the City take the necessary steps to
promptly and positively finance the operation of the Library and to insure
and' finance the expansion of same. Considerable discussion followed
regarding this matter and it was the consensus of Council that this matter
would be given every consideration when preparing the 69-70 budget.
City Manager Johnson submitted his report, both orally and written
and a copy is attached hereto.
Motion was made by Councilman Bratton, seconded by Councilman VanderMeer
and carried that the City Manager be authorized to proceed with the
construction of a sidewalk from East Avenue to Scott Street, as recommended
by him in his report.
City Controller Fleming submitted his report both orally and written,
and a copy is attached hereto. With regards to foreclosure proceedings
on Lot 19, Block 2, Homeda1e for delinquent paving assessments since
February 7, 1961, as recommended by the Controller, it was the consensus
of Council that the City Attorney be instructed to advise the owner by
Registered Mail of the city's intent to foreclose on.this property if
delinquent assessment is not paid immediately; With regard to delinquent
lot mowing assessments, it was consensus of the Council that the City
Attorney be instructed to file the necessary liens against the properties
and to so notify the property owners; With regards to authorization for
the payment of Delinquent Tax Notes issued by the City in 1989, if
and when they are presented for redemption, as requested hy the Controller,
motion was made by Councilman VanderMeer, seconded by Councilman Bratton
and carried that this authorization be granted as requested.
~ayor Smith advised that a Special ~eeting of the Council would be held
on Thursday, May 29, 1969 in the Kiwanis Room of Jenkins Auditorium
beginning at 4:00 P. M. for the purpose of meeting with Michaels Engineers
regarding the sanitary sewer system to be constructed.
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Councilman Cochran reported that the base for the IIMini Mountain" at
the downtown "Tot Lotll had been poured and he enlisted help of other
Council members for the completion of same.
Councilman VanderMeer reported that the Little league Field was being
used quite extensively for regular play and practices, as well as by
adults for softball. He recommended that clay be placed in the outfields
at the little League field to gradually build same up to a more solid
ground.
Mayor Smith reported that the C1ermont-Grove1and Elks Club had presented
an American Flag to the Little League Association, with an appropriate
program thereof at the Field, and instructed the Clerk to write a
letter of appreciation from the Council to the Club for this and their
interest in the youth activities of Clermont.
City Clerk Carroll read a letter from Mr. Laurence Russell of 588 East
Lake Shore Drive, wherein he requested action from the City to correct
a surface water drainage problem eiisting along East Lake Shore Drive.
It was consensus of Council that this matter be referred to the City
Manager and the City Superintendent for investigation.
Mayor Smith read a letter from J. K. Tryon wherein he offered to serve
as Presiding Judge of Municipal Court until January 1, 1970, if the
necessity arose for same. This matter was tabled.
Councilman VanderMeer introduced AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF CLERMONG LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE ZONING
REGULATIONS BY REDEFINING THE DEFINITIONS OF AND USES PERMITTED IN
TRANSITION (TZ) ZONES: PROVIDING THE PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING VARIANCES
OR USE CHANGES: LIMITING THE TRANSFER OF VARIANCES, LIMITING THE
COMMENCEMENT OF GRANTED VARIANCES, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE and the
Ordinance was read in full by the City Attorney for a first reading.
City Manager Johnson presented a RESOLUTION for Street Improvements and
Special Assessments on School Street, from Highland Avenue to Cooper
Lane, a distance of approximately 750 feet, and the RESOLUTION was read
in full by the City Attorney. Motion was made by Councilman VanderMeer,
seconded by Councilman Bratton and unanimously carried that this
RESOLUTION be adopted.
City Attorney Langley reported there were certain changes that could be
made in the City's pension plan in order to bring it more up to date,
but that he would have to consult with the actuary, Dr. William Howard,
before making any specific recommendations. It was concensus of Council
that the City Attorney contact Dr. Howard regarding this matter and
report back to the Council.
Motion was made by Councilman Cochran, and seconded by Councilman Bratton
that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessB,y Ordinance
amending the present Electrical Code to incorporate changes in the Code
as presented and recommended by the Electrical Board. Upon roll call vote
on passage of the motion the result was: Ayes: Bratton and Cochran. Total
Ayes: Two. Nayes: VanderMeer. Absent: Oswalt. The motion carried and
the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary Ordinance
for introduction at the next Regular meeting.
It was the recommendation of City Manager Johnson, that due to excessive
wear on Jenkins Auditorium caused by dances held there, and the extra
cost for operation and maintenance thereof, that a charge of $35.00 be
made for any dance held there, this charge to be in addition to any
present scheduled charges for use of the auditorium. Motion was made by
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Councilman Cochran, seconded by Councilman VanderMe~r and carried, that the
recommendation of the City Manager be accepted, and the effective date
be set as of June 15, 1969.
City Manager Johnson advised he had received request from Bob Stahl to
hold a school dance in Jenkins Auditorium on May 31st, with the necessary
rules and regulations with regards use of the auditorium to be met. Motion
was made by Councilman VanderMeer, seconded by Councilman Bratton and
carried that this request be granted.
City Manager Johnson advised he had received request from Jimmy Hunt to
hold a ten-age dance in Jenkins Auditorium on June 5th, with the necessary
rules and regulations with regards use of the auditorium to be met.
Motion was made by Councilman VanderMeer, seconded by Councilman Bratton
and carried that this request be granted.
City Manager Johnson advised he had received a request from "Other Side
Entertainment, Inc." of Bartow, Florida, to hold a dance in Jenkins
Auditorium on June 27th. Inasmuch as full information regarding the type
of proposed ance and the sponsors, etc. was not presented. it was consensus
of Council that the Cl@rk obtain the necessary information and report back
to the Council before any action is taken.
City Manager Johnson reported to the Council that although he had not
completed a 1969-70 tentative budget for presentation to them, he did not
recommend a change in the millage, and, in order to expedite the start
of ext!nsiVe'cle'rica-1 work which is necessary in preparing the tax roll,
he fecommende~ that Council state their intent to the Controller. Motion
was made by Councilman VanderMeer, seconded by Councilman Cochran and
carried that the millage for General Operations of the City for 1969-70
remain the same as for 1968-69 at 8 Mills.
Councilman Cochran reported to the Council of his concern regarding the
throwing of trash and breaking of bottles and glass on both private and
public property throughout the City, and recommended that necessary action
be taken to set forth a mandatory fine of not less than $100.00. or a
labor sentence of not less than 10 days. for any person convicted of such
charge. Mayor Smith reported of his concern regarding the defacing of
signs throughout the City. City Attorney Langley advised that these
matters could be taken care of by amending existing Ordinances, whereupon
he was instructed to prepare the necessary amendments for introduction
at the next Regular meeting.
The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Smith.
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Don E. Smith, Chairman
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Dolores W. Carroll, 1erk