03-12-1974 Regular Meeting
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REGULAR MEETING
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A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in
the Council Chambers on Tuesday, March 12, 1974.The meeting was called to
order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Claude E. Smoak, Jr. with the following members
present: Councilmen Oswalt, Schroedel, Byrd and Waller. Other officials
present were: City Clerk Carroll, Director of Community Services and
Utilities Smythe, and Chief of Police Tyndal. Others present were:
The Misses Robin Smythe, Eva Lofgren and the Messrs. Czech, Loomis,
Williams, and Carden. A representative of the Sentinel/ Startwas also
present.
The invocation was given by Councilman Byrd, followed by repeating of
the Pledge of Allegiance in unison by those present.
The Minutes of the Meeting held on February 26, 1974 were approved as
written.
Acting City Manager Smythe reported as follws: That a date for the
dedication of Clarence E. Bishop Field had been set for Saturday, May 5th
the opening date for the South Lake Babe Ruth League; That a meeting with
local gas dealers had been held with the City Manager, Councilman Byrd
and Chief Tynda1, and that it did not seem necessary at the present time
for enactment of an odd/even plan with regards gasoline sales inasmuch as
the crisis has lessened considerably; That no action had been taken yet on
the street lights, and, that the picnic benches had been installed at
the JayceerBeach pavilion.
Councilmen Sohroedel and Byrd, lia~son representatives from Council, reported
on their recent attendance of the Library and Chamber of Commerce Board
Meetings, respectively.
Mayor Smoak reported as follows: That a communication had been received
from Fred Bollenberg, Coordinator Emergency Planning Division of Lake
County, wherein he advised that Robert P. Zoppi had tendered his resignation
as Civil Defense Director of the City of Clermont, and urged that Council
appoint a replacement as early as possible. Mayor Smoak advised that he
would meet with Mr. Zoppi to become acquainted with the duties and responsi-
bilities of this position and report back to Council at next meeting, and
an appointment be made at that time; That a communication had been received
from the Lake County Safety Council advising that the week of March 17-23
had been designated as National Poison Prevention Week, and urged that
Council recognize and participate by issuing a Proclamation in conjunction
with National Poison Prevention Week. Motion was made by Councilman Oswalt,
seconded by Councilman Schroedel and unanimously carried that such
Proclamation be prepared and forwarded to the Safety Council; That a request
'had been received from the Shriners Organization for permission to hold
thier annual Bahia Shrine Paper Sale on the streets of Clermont on April 5th
and 6th, whereupon motion was made by Councilman Schroedel, seconded by Councilman
Waller and unanimously carried that this request be granted; and, That
a request had been received from the Florida Library Association urging
Council to support them in their effort for full funding of public libraries
by the State Legislature in their session beginning April 1st. They further
advised that a necessary Library Bill had already been passed by legislature
but had never been fully funded. Motion was made by Councilman Sohroedel
seconded by Councilman Byrd and unanimously carried that the City Attorney
be requested to prepare a Resolution to be forwarded to local legislators
endorsing this request.
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Motion was made by Councilman Byrd, seconded by Councilman Schroedel and
carried, that the bills (as listed) be paid and in addition to these, the !
bills submitted by B & 0 Dragline and Arnold Bridges Landclearing.
Councilman Schroedel offered and moved the adoption of AN ORDINANCE UNDER
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
AMENDING SUB SECTION {A) OF SEeTION 25-16 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES:
AMENDING SUBSECTION (d) OF SECTION 25-16 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES:
PROMULGATING A NEW WATER CONSUMPTION RATE SCHEDULE: PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE: PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY: PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION and the Ordinance
was read by Councilman Oswalt for a second and final reading by title only.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Waller and upon roll call vote on
passage of the motion, the result was: Ayes: Waller, Byrd, Schroedel, Smoak,
and Oswalt. Total Ayes: Five. Nayes: None. So the Ordinance was adopted, the
number ;.1 04-C assigned to it.
Councilman Waller offered and moved the adoption of a RESOLUTION to the DOT
wherein Council endorses' the proposed DOT project of four-Untng;;SR: 50
within the city limits of Clermont and requesting that a traffic control
study of the intersection of State Road 50 and Bloxam Avenue be made to
determine if signalization is warranted,and the RESOLUTION was read by
Councilman Oswalt. The motion was seconded by Councilman Byrd and unanimously
carried.
With regards the proposed project of four-lamdng State Road 50 which would
prohibit all parking, Councilman Schroedel commented as to the possible
hardship such prohibition of parking would cause to the two churches located
on State Road 50 between 4th and 5th Streets. It was consensus of Council
that at such time as the project has been finally approved and the plans
accepted, that the City notify all persons along State Road 50 to be
affected as to the plans in order that they might have sufficient time to
arrange for parking elsewhere.
Motion was made by Councilman Byrd, seconded by Councilman Waller and
unanimously carried that the recommendation submitted by Dawkins &
Associates, Inc. for the construction of a sewerage pumping station at
a location to serve the entire drainage area rather than convert the existing
treatment plant at the Clermont High School, which would serve only the
school, was accepted, and that the Engineers be authorized to proceed. "
In view of steadily increasing costs to the City of Clermont and inasmuch
as several costly projects were presently underway, it was consensus of
Council that free water could no longer be furnished for the Lutheran Church
Court of Flags Project, as had been authorized by Council at their meeting
on March 27th. Motion was made by Councilman Schroedel, seconded by Councilman
Byrd and unanimously carried that the proper officials of the church be
notified of this decision and that it sball become effective as of May 1st.
Motion was made by Councilman Byrd, seconded by Councilman Oswalt and
unanimously carried that the recommendations submitted by Dawkins & Associates,
Inc. with regards the Highland Avenue Well be accepted, and the engineers
be authorized to proceed. .
With regards an engineering evaluation of the borrow pit as requested by the
Lake County Pollution Control Board, a proposal was submitted by Law Engineering
Testing Company at a cost of between $5,500.00 and $6,200.00. It was the
recommendation of Mayor Smoak that this proposal be summarily rejected and
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that City Manager Hopkins be instructed to interview several other
engineering firms to find out exactly the data that the LCPCB deems
is necessary. It was the recommendation of Councilman Oswalt that
inasmuch as full coopepation had been assured by the County prior to
the beginning of this project, that the County Engineer be requested
to obtain the exact data which is necessary. It was consensus of Council
that any action be postponed until such time as the City Manager has had
an opportunity to. study the matter and submit a recommendation.
The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Smoak.
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July 1974
To The Clermont City Council:
The idea of a Western Sidewalk Flea Market Days, sponsored by the
Chamber of Commerce, has been explained to the undersigned. The
general concept consists of:
,. The date planned would be August 9 and 10, 1974 from
9 A. M .' to 5 P ~ M .'
2. Montrose Street between 7th and 8th would be closed
off. If demand required it, alternative plans could
also include closing Montrose Street between 8th and
West Avenue. Either or both of these would be for the
two days on 1y .
3. A lane will be left open down the middle of the street
for police and fire access.
4. Everyone wishing to participate would be encoura~ed
to wear Western clothing during the event.
5. Merchants, civic clubs, church ~roups and other local
organizations will be given the first opportunity to sign
... ',',' . up for i'\'.booth space. After two weeks, flea market par-
ticipants in Webster and Orlando will be invited to par-
ti ci pa te.
6. ,Advertising will be done in the local paper, Orlando
Sentinel and on WWFL. .
7. Music will be provided, (possibly live). The radio
station WWFL will be requested to broadcast from downtown.
8. A small fee wi 11 be charged for the booth space to hel p
offset the cost of advertising.
My approval or disapproval is indicated below:
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DISAPPROVE
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