No preview available
05-16-1961 Adjourned Meeting ADJOURNED MEETIN~ ~ -. 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. . -.. 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. . .,., 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. -~ . C'!~i'. B;~ Clarence Bishop, a~ an y Clerk aBSOLUTION e 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.$8t aa4. a like traffic aurvey at Jalcl1ater.eccioa the Di.trict Bna1D"~ otllce of the Plor1cla State R.oad Depanm.eat, Deland, Floria are .ready to recommend the instaUatiOn of aid 5llteraec:t1oR at the City of Clermont'. exp.._ a 8emi-traffie-acmatecl.ipa1 accotcJ,- ing to the Stapdatd Spec1ftcadoaa for Traffic CoIlttol SI.",I. aDd AuxiUary Bq.tpm..t of lbe Plodda State R.oad. Department; therefor.,1 BE IT RESOLVED by the City Counon 01 the City of aet.. moat, Lake Couaty. Plorida, tbll the Plorida State.Road Depart- ment submit at an. early date their standard r.commeQdat1Oft. for .em.l...traff1e.........ipal to be installe4 at tbelnteraect'll\ 10ft of State aoad SO and 5th Slreet, Clannoat. Florida. at the ex:peqa. of die Clfy of ClerlllOllt. _.__~.._.____________._4__._.~..____~_~.__._.__._.__ AOOPTBD by the City CoullcUot the City of Clermo&lt at ita AdJourn-.l R.elular M..tial held oa May 16. 1961. -------_.-~---~~-.-.-.-._---.~-.--~-._--.-----------~---- e 1 HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing 1$ 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