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07-19-1960 Regular Meeting ADJOURNED MEETING ... An adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in the office of the City Clerk on Tuesday - July 19, 1960. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman G. Y. Middleton with all Council members present. Other officials present were: Mayor BonJorn, Clerk Johnson, Deputy Clerk Williams, Sup't. Sheldon, Inspector Snyder, Chief Tynda1 and City Attn'y. Morse. Others present were: Messrs. Harris, Dangler and Rogers. Representatives of the Orlando Sentinel and the local press were also present. The minutes of the regular meeting held Tuesday - July 5, 1960 and of the Special meeting held Thursday - July 7, 1960, were read and approved. Mr. J. J. Harris, representing the Garden Clubs of the City of Clermont, advised the Council that all of the Clermont Garden Clubs and the Sr. Ohamber of Commerce were entering into a joint program of City beautification, and, that in connection with this program it was desired that a clean-up campaign be conducted as soon as possible. Mr. Harris inquired of the Council what cooper- ation and participation the Garden Clubs might expect from the City with regards such program. Chr. Middleton advised Mr. Harris that the City would cooperate in every way possible, but, doubted if City crews would be able to take care of all lot cleaning and that the City did not have funds available to finance such a program to private contractors. Mr. William Dangler complained to the Council with regards to the location of a barn adjacent to certain properties in Point Place, and, further complained about excessive noise in and around the barn in early hours of the morning. Mr. Dahgler was advised that the barn in question was located at the present location prior to present R 1 a Zoning and therefore nothing could be done about the matter, but, that steps would be taken in an endeavor to keep noise at a minimum. It was suggested to Mr. Dahgler that he con- tact Mr. Dickson, owner of the barn, in an effort to alleviate the existing conditions., Mr. Rogers of the Lake Highlands Hotel, spoke to the Council with regards permission to pperate a nursing home on the ground floor of the Lake Highlands Hotel. He advised the Council that he had carried this matter to the Zoning Board of Appeals, as he had been directed, but that through some misunderstanding, the legal notice by the Zoning Board of Appeals for a public hearing in the matter had stated that it was requested that the area be re- zoned, which was not and had not been their desire;, that when the hearing was held, considerable objection to the re-zoning of the area was given and of which he concurred. ... . Mr. Rogers was advised that this was strictly a matter for the Zoning Board of Appeals and suggested that he again contact them and request a new hearing in the matter. Mr. Roe reported that Mr. John Boyett had agreed to sell the City of Clermont a parcel of property 119' X 120' located at the southwest corner of Bloxam and Highland Avenues, and, that such property was needed by the City for operation of its present well and location for possible construction of a water reservoir. Mr. Roe was requested to obtain three (3) appraisals of the value of the property from local real estate firms and submit back to the Council. A general discussion took place regarding the matter of the City taking over the Jaycee Beach. There was considerable variance of opinion concerning whether or not a three man committee appointee by the Council should meet with a three man committee appointed by the Jr.Chamber of Commerce, in an effort to iron out their diffe- rences, however, it was finally decided that such matters should be brought before the Council at its regular session, and, that if the Jr.Chamber of Commerce had any.thing to bring before the Council and asked that they be placed on the agenda, they would be welcome., Chr. Middleton submitted a new plan of the proposed new ceme- tery addition which would make available approximately 683 more lots than shown on the original drawing, and, suggested that before official adoption of a cemetery plat, that his recommendations be considered. The Council members requested additional time in which to consider the matter before making a final decision. Clerk Johnson advised the Council that he had received a letter from Dr. William Howard advising why the City had not re- ceived a check from the State of Florida for Police Retirement Fund; that the necessary steps would be taken and the proper forms filed and that pa~ent should be received in the very near future. A general discussion took place with regards the engaging of Dr. Howard as a consultant to develop a pension plan for city employees 1 and, if so engaged, the method of payment. Motion was made by Mr. Roe, seconde~ by Mr. Bishop and carried that Clerk Johnson advise Dr. Howard that the City wishes to engage him as a consultant to develop a pension plan for city employees with one-half of his fee to be payable upon receipt of his preliminary report and the re- mainder on November 1, 1960, or, at the completion of his work, whichever is last. Clerk Johnson read a letter from Mr. Antonio Radosti wherein he was making a report on an accident which recently occurred at the Jaycee Beach. The Clerk was instructed to forward the report to the City's insurance agent, Olivenbaum Insurance Agency. The Police Department was directed to take over the direct supervision of the life guards at the Jaycee Beach and Chief Tyndal was so advised. Motion was made by Mr. Roe, seconded by Mr. Christenson and carried, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement between hhe City of Clermont and Mr. Antonio Radosti for the operation of the Jaycee Beach. . ... Clerk Johnson read a letter from the First Methodist Church wherein they expressed their acceptance ~ of responsibility in regards to payment for water and sanitation services effective August 1, 1960 and thanked the City for past free services. Clerk Johnson read a letter from Attorney General Richard W. Ervin wherein he expressed the opinion that in order for the Florida Model Traffic Ordinance,passed by Ordinance in the City of Clermont on December 3, 1957, to remain effective, that addi- tional City ordinances be passed incorporating any amaadments that had been made since that time. The matter was referred to City Attorney Morse. MbAc~oe, Chr. of the Water Committee, reported that some monthsAit had been discussed that due to present and future growth and expansion of the water department, that the water department be placed under a separate superintendent; that it be equipped with a pick-up truck and a larger truck with a stock body for purpose of carrying necessary pipe and fittings. He further reported that such trucks had been obtained and were now in service and that he, along with Sup't. Sheldon, were recommending Mr. Albert Gaydos be engaged by the City for a temporary period of three months and at a starting pro rated salary of $2800.00 per year, as the Water Dep't. superintendent. Mr. Christenson moved that Mr.Roe"strec::-.:':.::; comendations be accepted and that Mr. Albert Gaydos be engaged as City of Clermont Water Sup't. for a trial period of three months and at a starting pro rated salary of $2800.00 per year. The motioI was seconded by Mr. York and carried. Motion by Mr. Roe, seconded by Mr. Christenson and carried, that meeting adjourn. ...