08-16-1960 Regular Meeting
ADJOURNED MEETING
An adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont
was held 1n the offioe of the City Clerk on Tuesday, August 16,
1960. The meeting was oalled to order at 7:30 P. M. with all Council
members present with the exoeption of Mr. Chas. Roe who arrived
later in the meeting. City offioials present were Mayor BonJorn, City
attorney Morse, Supt. Sheldon, Inspector Snyder, Police Chief
Tyndal, Clerk Johnson and Deputy Clerk Williams. Visitors present
were Mr. Cody Johnson and a delegation from the Junior Chamber of
Commerce. Representatives of the Orlando Sentinel were also present.
The minutes of the meetings held July 19th and August 2Dd., were
read and appraved.
Police Chief Tyndal submitted his monthly report which was acoepted
and ordered filed.
Mr. Cody Johnson spoke to the Council with regards to acquiring
a small strip of land along Minnehaha avenue and adjacent to
Winona Shores. Mr. Johnson stated that this property was needed
in order to increase the size of certain lot s to the required area.
Mr. Johnson was advised that ,his request would be given consideration
and that he would be given $on answer at the next meeting of the
Council.
Mr. Jack Watson, as spokesman for the delegation from the J. C.'s,
advised the Council that he understood that the City Council
des1red to return theoperation and superv isiol1 ot the J. C.
Beach to the Junior Chamber of Commeroe. Mr. Watson was advised
that this was not at all the case and that the Council had. not
given any consideration whatsover to such a move. Dr. Heinrioh
stated that he was also under the 1mpbession that the Council
wished to "shove the operation and supervision of the beach back
on the J. C.' s. A general discussion of the matter followed and
there was considerable difference of opinion among the J. C.
delegation as to exactlY what they desired. Mr. Melvin Flynn
appeared to be of the opinion that the supervision of the beaoh
should be returned to the J. C.' s while Dr. Heinrioh stated that
in his op,nion it would be to the best interest of all concerned
for the beaoh area to continue under supervision of the oity and
for they J. C,' s to give whatever assistance they oould.
Counoilman Bishop stated that he had been of the opinion that some
attempt should be made towards working out some satlsfaotor7
arrangement whereby the supervision of the beach would be returned
to the J. C. I S prov lded that was the 1r de sire, but that it now
appeared they were oanpleteJ.y divided as to just what they wanted
and he was therefore in favor of the city supervising and operating
the beach. Mayor Bonj orn stated that he was in agreement with
the views of oouncilman Bishop. Councilman Christensen stated that
he wished it to be a matter of record that he had made arrangements
to have the necessary materials available to make repairs at the
J. C. ~ach but had not received any oooperation whatsoever from
the J. C. Membership in making the repairs. Mr. Chrsitensen further
stated that he wished it to be a matter of reoord that he had
received numerous complaints with regards to noise during late
hours at the J. C. "-Ieaoh area and that when the J. C.'s failed to
take the neOeSBar7 steps to correct the situation he had requested
an executive session of the Council and recommended that a curfew
be placed on the operat ion of the J. C. beaoh re at urant.
Chairman Middleton advised the de~egation that the operation and
supervision of the J. C. beach would be oontinued by the oity
but that assistance and reoommendations of the Junior Chamber of
Commerce would always be weloome.
muilding Inspector Snyder submitted his monthly repor.t which Nas
aocepted.
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Mr. Roe reo ommended that the last parking area on the We st side
of seventh street and next to Montrose street be retained as
nan official parking area/l. The Council agreed with Mr. Roels
recommendation and Police Chief Tyndal was instructed to make
the neoessary arrangements to desiginate the area in question
as "official n.
Mr. Roe recommended that the salary of the Water Department
Superintendent be increased to $3,200.00 per year during his
trial period. Motion was made by Roe, seoonded by Bishop and
carried that the salary of the Water superintendent be increased
to $3,200.00 per year during his trial period.
After some discussion it was decided to keep life guards on
duty during week ends through the month of September.
Clerk Johnson opened apparisals from local Realtors on a part
of lot 8, Hibiscus Park. The appraisals were as follows:
$2,000.00, $2,250.00 and $1,950.00.
Motion was made by Bishop, seconded by York a nd carried that
Mr. Roe be authorized to purchase the property in question at
a price of $2,000.00 for use by the Water Department.
Motion was made by Roe, seconded by Bishop and carried that
inasmuch as William Boyd had billed the city in the amount of
$25.00 for appraisal services that checks for that amount
be mailed to William Boyd, Bowman & BrONn and Mrs. Rose Mary
Young.
Clerk Johnson opened bids on water supplies as follows!.
Southern Pipe aDd Supply Co. $2,440.06
Hughes $2,475.59
Motion by Roe, seconded by York and carried that the low
bid of $2,440.06 be acoepted and that purchasing agent issue
purohase order to Southern Pipe and Supply Company for the
materia1s.
Clerk Johnson read a letter from Florida League of Municipalities
advising the Council of a meeting in Eustis on the evening of
August 17th. Mayor Bonjorn and Councilmen Hoe and Middleton
stated that they would attend.
Clerk Johnson read a letter from Mr. Vernon Brower, acc ompanied
by a petition of interest residents, complaining of barking dogs.
The matter wasreferred to Mayor BonJorn and the Polioe Department.
Clerk Johnson read a letter of appreoiation from the Lake County
Mosquito Control department. .
Clerk Johnson read a copy of a letter from Mrs. Rose Mary Young
to City attorney Morse with regards to the proper method of
applying for a change in zoning. Attorney Morse stated that he
would reply to the letter and give Mrs. Young the desired
informat ion.
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Clerk Johnson was requested to write to the Zoning Board and advise
them that the Council was receiving numerous complaints and requests
regarding the present zoning of highway /lson East of East avenue
and that it would be apprec iated if the Board would make a careful
study and survey of the situation and to then make reoommendations
to the Council as to whether or not the Zoning should be partly
changed, changed in it s ant 1rety or remain as it is at the
present time.
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Clerk Johnson advised the Council that Messrs..6j;m~ons..and
Bumbalough had pet it ioned the Zoning Board of Appeal s and
the City Council for permission to construcy two residences
in block 119, Johnson replat; the same being an M-l zone.
Clerk Johnson further advised the Council that the Zoning Board
of Appeals had considered the petition and had granted their
permission for such construction.
Mot ion was made by York, seconded by Roe and carr ied that the
City Council extend its permission to Messrs. S1rmnons and Bumbalough
for the construction of two residences in block 119 of Johnsonl s
replat.
Mr. Roe offered and moved the adoption of a RESOLUTION
to the effect that the City Council t'avor the merger of the
Seaboard Air Line Hail Road and. the Atlantic Coast Line liail li~d.
A copy of the RESOLUTIO~ i~ full appears 1mmediately following
these minutes. "-4.-, a, I~L~ CtMc--l t.'~t~~~,t
Motion by Bishop, seconded by York and carried that Bills be
paid.
City attorney Morse brought to the attention of the Council
that a comprehensive ordinance on signs should be drawn and.
possibly other ordinances should be changed or drawn prior
to the completion of codification. Mr. Morse was authorized
to proceed with the drafting of the necessary ordinances.
SUperintendent Sheldon was directed to repair the sidewalk
in fron of First Federal Savings and Loan Assln.,
Motion was made by Roe, seconded by Bishop and carried that
Juniata street, from tenth street West, be repaired by resurfacing.
Motion by York, seconded by Roe a nd carried that meeting adjourn.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - AUGUST 1960
II.
Standard Auto Parts
Clermont Hardware & Supply
Orange State Oil Co.
Florida Telephone Corp.
Clermont Bldrs. Supply
Stalnaker Che~olet Co.
Hoskinson Brothers
Clermont Standard Service
Western Auto Store
So. Lake Publishers
Sanfax Corporation
Pounds Motor Company
Apopka Products Company
Basic Asphalt Corporation
Al Huppel, Inc.
A.E.Finley Tractor Company
Florida Power Corp.
Frank S. \-lright
Jos.Rozier Machinery Co.
Dici's Gulf Service
Orange State Oil Company
Florida Chemists & Engineers
\-fuir1er-Glide Mower Co.
Robinsons
South Lake Marine
White's Blue Print Service
D.G. Rambo, Florist
So. Florida Engineers, Inc.
Hughes Supply,Inc.
Norris Hutchingson (Fire Calls)
D. J. Hatcher (Ice)
Konsler Steel Co.
Erik S. Jensen Welding Shop
Morton Barnes
Lake Abstract & Guaranty
Harry P. Leu, Inc.
Leesburg Tire & Battery
Hilltop Book Nook
Advance Eledtric Co.
Brantly Electric Co.
Hydraulic Hinge Co.
DuCor Supply
Seaco, Inc.
Finley's Municipal Supply
Starr Neon Sign Co.
So. Pipe & Supply Co.
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279.18
50.91
666.98
29.38
87.66
37.50
25.09
2.90
1.27
95.25
63.90
31.75
134.75
90.00
33.85
142.34
1381.32
16.00
5.83
12.20
13.30
55.00
11.77
99.25
4.22
29.25
10.20
85.12
60.59
45.00
22.80
48.17
21.65
38.70
15.00
34.95
56.67
7.45
23.32
131.63
30.50
141.60
33.69
8.50
163.11
491.05
$ 4,870.55
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, it is a matter of common knowledge and
concern that the railroad industry in this country is
in a depressed state, and, because of sueh condition,
railway services are depreciating; and the essential
services performed by railroads may become more and more
restricted, and
WHEREAS, various agencies of the Federal Govern-
ment, because of this situation, have advocated that the
railroads, in order to cope with increasing competition
and rising costs, do something themselves to solve their
problems, and have expressly encour~ged the consolidation
and merger of railroad lines as a means of effecting eco-
nomies, and
WHEREAS, Seaboard Airline Railroad Co.pany and At-
lantic Coast Line Railroad Company, in an effort to solve
the problems themselves, have proposed a merger of their
properties into one rail system, and propose shortly to ap-
ply to the Inter-State Commerce Commission for approval of
such merger, and
WHEREAS, the railroads are vitally interested in the
attitude of the general public in such proposal, and solicit
expressions from public bodies;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of
the City of Clermont of Lake County, Florida, that this
Council go on record as commendingt~e Seaboard Airline Rail-
road Company and the Atlantic Coast Line Company for making
a direct effort through its own endeavors to meet the diffi-
cult problems confronting them and their industry today; and
that this Council express its favor and approval of the pro-
posed merger of their. properties, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a true copy of this Re-
solution be transm~tt.d to the int,e~~~t.obmm~rce Commission
at such time as the merger application of the two railroads
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shall be filed. -
G. Y. 1'Iiddle"hn, Chairman
City Council
City of Clermont, Florida
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STATE OF FIJOHIDA
COUNTY OF LAKE
CITY OF CLERMONT
I, Albert M. Johnson, Clerk of the City of
Clermont, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is
a true copy of Resolution adopted by said Council
in regular session on Tuesday - Au~~st 16, 1960,
as same appears in the Minute Book of the City
Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida.
WITNESS my hand and official seal this 17th
day of August, A. D. 1960.
...ert M. Johnson
Clerk as Aforesaid