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05-16-1961 Adjourned Meeting
ADJOURNED MEETIN~
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An adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City
of Clermont was held in the office of the City Clerk on Tuesday -
May 16, 1961. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by
Council Chairman Bishop, with the following members present:
Turville, Boyd and York. Other officials present were: Mayor
BonJorn, Clerk Johnson, Deputy Clerk Williams, City Attn'y. Morse,
Sup't. Sheldon, Inspector Snyder and Chief of Police Tyndal.
Others present were, Messrs. Harley Beals, F.B.Innis, V.A.Oswalt,
Norris Hutchingson and R. K. Michaels. Representatives of the
Orlando Sentinel and of the local press, were also present.
The minutes of the regular meeting held Tuesday -
May 2, 1961 were read and approved.
Councilman Pool arrived at this time.
Mr. R.K. Michaels of the firm of A.P. & R.K.Michaels,
Consulting Engineers, appeared before the Council with regards
offering their engEneering ser7ices for any future municipal pro-
jects which the City of Clermont might undertake, and, submitted
a brochure of their firm to the Councilmen. Chairman Bishop thanked
Mr. Michaels for appearing before the Council and assured him that
their brochure would be filed for future reference.
Mr. Norris Hutchingson, representing the Dad's Club,
appeared before the Council and reported on the progress of the
Clermont Municipal Stadium, and, requested of the Council that
inasmuch as the Stadium was used qy the community at large, that
the City should,and it would very much be appreciated if they would,
pay the lighting expense for this summers season at the Stadium.
Motion was made by Mr. Pool, seconded by Mr. York and carried, that
the City assume the expense of lighting the Municipal Stadium for
this season at an amount not to exceed $250.00.
Mr. Hutchingson further requested of the Council, that
they give consideration for financial assistance to help defray the
expense of fencing in the Municip~l Ball Park, when preparing the
budget for the next fiscal year. Mr. V.A.Oswalt advised the Council
that an estimated cost of such fencing had been obtained by hhe
Dad's Club in the amount of $2,500.00. This matter was turned over
to the Parks Committee for their study and recommendations.
Chief Tyndal reported to the Council that certain shrubs
which were causing the corner of West Avenue and Montrose Streets
to be a blind corner, had been removed. Mr. Boyd reported that a-
nother blind street corner existed at 4th and Chestnut streets from
a tree located on street right-o-way, and, Mr. Turville reported a
tree located on street right-o-way in front of 838 Minneola Avenue
was in a dangerous condition. Clerk J@hnson was instructed to issue
work orders for the removal of said trees.
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Mr. Boyd stated that Fire Chief Sheldon had recommended
that the City purchase a new motor for the Fire Department's Rescue
Boat, and that he therfore moved that the Fire Chiet be authorized
to investigate the possibility of purchasing a used motor for the
boat, and, it one is located, to have Mr. Charles Roe make a thoro-
ugh inspection of same, and further, if he was unable to find a
suitable used motor, that he secure bids on a new motor and report
back to the Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Turville and
carried.
Mr. York, Chairman of the Street Lighting Committee,
reported that he had received a request tor a street light at the
corner of Second and Broome Streets, and upon investigation thereby
moved that such inst,llation be made. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Turville and carried.
Mr. Pool, Chairman of the Parks Committee, reported that
gravel had been placed on certain roadways in the Cemetery, and that
the installation of sprinkler heads had been completed.
Mr. Boyd, Chairman of the Vater Committee, reported
that the installation of new pumping equipment at the Highland Ave.
well was proceeding, and that it was anticipated that the jOb would
be completed within the next 24 hour period.
Mayor BonJorn suggested to the Council that the used
pumping equipment being removed from the Highland Avenue well be
adverti.ed for sale to the highest bidder. This matter was turned
over to the Vater Committee for their investigation.
Mr. Boyd suggested that the City purchase two additional
lots adjoining the present well site on Highland Avenue, one on
either side. fhe matter was tabled. Mr. Boyd tuether suggested
that the flood lights on the water tower on Highland Avenue be dis-
continued for the ti.. being and Sup't. Sheldon was directed to do
so.
Mr. Turville reported that he had determined that City
of Clermont Sanitation truck number 18 was badly in need of repairs.
Mr. Turville stated that the truck did not have a license plate,
that the transmission was not operating properly, and that the
garbage packer was not operating at all. Mr. Turville recommended
and the Council agreed, that the truck should be properly repaired
immediately and Clerk Johnson was instructed to issue the necessary
work order to Sup't. Sheldon.
Clerk Johnson read a letter from Mr. !Prank E. OweIllJ..
Lake County Clerk, wherein Mr. Owens .tated that the Board ot
County Commissioners had rescinded their previous action granting
to the City of Clermont the privilege of using a certain abandoned
clay pit nearby for the purpose of garbage disposal, and re.yesting
that the agreement prepared by the Board of Lake County Commissioners
regarding same, be returned. Clerk Johnson was authorized to return
the agreement to Clerk Owens as requested.
Clerk Johnson read a letter trom O'Neall & Associates,Inc.
with accompaning brochure, offering their engineering services to
the City of Clermont when and it needed. The letter was filed for
tuture reterence.
Clerk Johnson read a letter trom Mr. R. H. "Razz" Bowen
pertaining to a recent artiele in the local paper relative to ~e
reported unsightly condition ot his property on Chestnut Street.
Clerk Johnson was requested to r,eply to Mr. Bowen.
Clerk Johnson read a letter trom the State Road nep't.
wherein it was stated that it the 0ity Council would pass the nece-
ssary Resolution, that the State Road Department would give serious
consideration to the installation ot a traftic light at the inter-
section ot State Road 50 and 5th street.
Mr. Turville presented a Resolution pertaining to the
installation of a traffic light at the intersection of state Road
50 and 5th street and moved its adoption. The Resolution was read
by Clerk Johnson and Mr. York seconded its adoption. When a vote
was taken on the adoption of the Resolution, the Yeas were: Pool,
Turville, Boyd, York and Bishop. Total Yeas, 5. Nayes: None.
The Resolution, as read, was adopted and ordered placed in the
Resolution Book. A copy of the Resolution in full appears immedia~
tely following these minutes.
Clerk Johnson read a copy of a letter trom Representative
Welborn Daniel to City Attorney Morse wherein Mr. Daniels stated
that although he was not in agreement with the City's request tor
Charter Amendment requiring a notice in actions in tort, that he
would give the matter turther consideration and might possibly in-
troduce same. Motion was made by Mr. Turville, seconded by Mr.Pool
and carried that the City Council go on record as being in favor
of the proposed amendment and that Attn'y. Morse be requested to
write Representative Daniels and so advise hi. in the strongest
possible manner.
Chairman Bishop reported that there would possibly be
an additional ninety days before the Hospital Board could set up
their new corporation and accept conveyance fro. the Cit7 ot the
Hospital property. Clerk Johnson suggested that pending such pro-
perty transfer, that an agreement between the City ot Clermont and
the Clermont Weltare League be re-written, containing a hold harmless
clause to the City in order that the City might be tully protected.
Motion was made by Mr. Pool that the Council accept the suggestion
ot Clerk Johnson and that Attn'y. Morse proceed with the preparation
ot such agreement at the earliest possible date. The motion was
seconded by Mr. York and carried.
Clerk Johnson presented an amendment to agreement between
the City ot Clermont and the Florida Power Corporation, thereby
incorporating the additional lighting tacilities on 8th street
around Center Lake. Motion was made by Mr. Turville, seconded by
Mr. York and carried, that the Mayor and Clerk Johnson be authorized
to execute the agreement.
Clerk Johnson read letters of application and reference
trom and pertaining to Miss Sally Galt and Mr. John Cavanaugh, for
the position of life guard during the summer months. Motion by
Mr. TurTille, seconded by Mr. Pool and carried, that John Cavanaugh
be engaged as life guard.
Clerk Johnson read a report trom the Zoning Commission
wherein, among other things, the Commission stated that their in-
terpretation ot the Zoning Ordinance would classify kindergartens
as being in the same category as private educational institutions
and therefore should be included in Group 2. The Council went on
record as accepting the interpretation as recommended by the Zoning
Commission. The matter of appointing a Planning Coamission was
discussed and motion was made by Mr. Turville, seconded by Mr.York
and carried, that such appointments be deferred until the City
Charter had been properly amended.
At the suggestion of Clerk JOhnson, he was authorized
to obtain bids for the removal of dead limbs tro. trees in the
ce.etery.
Motion was made by Mr. York, seconded by Mr. Pool and
carried, that the City Water Department furnish water without charge
for the Lincoln Park High School football field, provided that, said
Lincoln Park High School furnish the necessary water meter at their
expense.
Motion vas made by Mr. Turville, seconded by Mr. York
and carried, that City Attorney Morse be directed to proceed with
the collection of past due paving assessment against Charles Jones
for Settle Street paving.
The request made by Mr. Harley Beals several weeks ago
that the Council consider the opening of Minneola Avenue to East
Avenue, w~s discussed. Clerk JOPnson was requested to advise Mr.
Beals that in the opinion of the streets Committee, this would
create a considerable drainage problem and therefore nothing would
be done about the matter at this time.
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At the request of Clerk Johnson, motion was made by
Mr. Boyd, seconded by Mr. Turville and carried, that payment of
the bill due Fishback Irrigation Company be authorized to be paid
when the working materials are accepted by the Water Committee.
Clerk Johnson advised the Council that he had received
numerous reports that a Real Estate Brokerage offic~ was being
operated at 1101 Bowman street, and that if such reports were true,
a violation of the Zoning Ordinance existed. Chief Tyndal reported
that he had made an inspection of the property in question, and that
in excess of 25% of floor area was being used for office space.
Motion was made by Mr. Turville, seconded by Mr. Boyd and carried,
that this matter be referred to City Attn'y. Morse for investigation
and that if a violation of the Zoning Ordinance existed, that the
nedessary steps be taken to effect a correction.
Clerk Johnson read a letter from the Home Owners Assoc.
wherein the City officials were complimented for their past efforts,
and made the recommendation that Chestnut street between 8th and
West Avenue, be opened and paved. Clerk Johnson was requested to
thank the Home Owners Association for their nice letter and to ad-
vise them that their recommendation would be given consideration
during the preparation of next years budget.
Motion was made by Mr. Turville, seconded by Mr. York
and carried, that City Attn'y. Morse write a letter to the State
Road Department and protest their action of constructing a drive-
way for owners of the property at 1101 Bowman Street.
Mayor BonJorn and Councilman York recommended that the
parking meters be bagged during the summer momths. After consider-
able discussion, motion was made by Mr. York that beginning June
1st and continuing through Labor Day, that all parking meters in
the City of Clermont be bagged and that the local merchants and
their employees refrain from parKing their cars on the streets
during this period. The motion was seconded by Mr. Turville and
carried with Mr. Boyd voting Naye.
Clerk Johnson again called to the Council's attention
the fact that, in his opinion, they were not carrying sufficient
Public Liability Insurance. Motion was made by Mr. Boyd, seconded
by Mr. Turville and carried that this Liability be increased to
$300,000.00 limits.
Motion by Mr. Turville, seconded by Mr. Pool and carried,
that City Attn'y. Morse amend the proposed Ordinance adopting the
Southern Standare Building Code, as recommended by Councilmen Pool
and Boyd, and that such Ordinance be ready for passage at the next
meeting.
Motion by Mr. York, seconded by Mr. Turville and carri~d,
that meeting adjourn.
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Clarence Bishop, a~ an
y Clerk
aBSOLUTION
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WHBREAS. the City of Clermont ba.. made frequeat re-
queeta of the Traffic DepartmeIU of the State I\Oac1 Departmertt
for permlulon to lnata11 a traffic IlPt at the bner.ectloD of
State Road 50 and 5th Street III the City of Clermont, which re-
queata have been prev1o\W.y "led;
WHBREAS. alter a receat llke requ.$8t aa4. a like traffic
aurvey at Jalcl1ater.eccioa the Di.trict Bna1D"~ otllce of
the Plor1cla State R.oad Depanm.eat, Deland, Floria are .ready
to recommend the instaUatiOn of aid 5llteraec:t1oR at the City
of Clermont'. exp.._ a 8emi-traffie-acmatecl.ipa1 accotcJ,-
ing to the Stapdatd Spec1ftcadoaa for Traffic CoIlttol SI.",I.
aDd AuxiUary Bq.tpm..t of lbe Plodda State R.oad. Department;
therefor.,1
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Counon 01 the City of aet..
moat, Lake Couaty. Plorida, tbll the Plorida State.Road Depart-
ment submit at an. early date their standard r.commeQdat1Oft.
for .em.l...traff1e.........ipal to be installe4 at tbelnteraect'll\
10ft of State aoad SO and 5th Slreet, Clannoat. Florida. at the
ex:peqa. of die Clfy of ClerlllOllt.
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AOOPTBD by the City CoullcUot the City of Clermo< at
ita AdJourn-.l R.elular M..tial held oa May 16. 1961.
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1 HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing 1$ a true copy of
the original Resolution as adopted by the City Council of the
City of Clermont. original of which is on flle in my office.
DATED May 16, lY61.
City Clerk