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09-15-1959 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 - September 15, 1959. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chr. Roe with all Council Members present. Other officials present were: Mayor Hullinger, Clerk Johnson, Deputy Clerk Williams, City Attn'y. Morse, Sup't. Sheldon, Inspector Snyder and Chief of Police Tyndal. Others present were: Mr. Thomas Miller, Mr. Roe Pickard, Mr. Fred Tanner and a representative of the local press. The minutes of the regular meeting held September 1, 1959 were read and approved. Mr. Fred Tanner, of the Lake County Health Department, advised the Council that the pit being used for garbage disposal, located between Clermont and Groveland, would have to be closed and that unless a new site could be located, the problem of gar- bage disposal would be turned back to the individual municipalities Mr. Tanner further advised that, to-date, the Health Department had been unable to locate a satisfactory site. Chr. Roe advised Mr. Tanner that he would contact Mr. Cowart and Mr. Bishop, County Commissioners for the districts interested, and endeavor to pro- cure a suitable site immediately. Upon being asked at what date the Health Department contemplated returning equipment to West Lake to complete the job already started, Mr. Tanner advised that, in his opinion, such operations would start not later than six weeks from this date. Mr. Roe Pickard, representing the Clermont-Minneola Dad's Club, asked the Council for verification on their ruling on the zoning and existing ordinances as to whether or not the operation of a lunch wagon adjacent to the local high school would be allo- wed. Mr. Pickard was advised that under present zoning, such operation was prohibited. Mayor Hullinger invited the Council to inspect the Police Department headquarters since re-decorating. Mayor Hullinger advised the Council that Mr. Thomas Miller, an applicant for the vacancy on the Police Department, was present and that he would like to introduce him to the Council. Upon recommendation of Mayor Hullinger and Chief of Police,Tyndal, motion was made by Mr. Oswalt, seconded by Mr. Boyd and carried, that Chief Tyndal be authorized to engage Mr. Miller as a patrolman of the Police Department for'a probationary period of six months at a salary of $275.00 per month. Mayor Hullinger advised the Council that the State Road Department had not submitted their report of the traffic count on Highway # 50, as yet. Chief Tyndal called the Council's attention to numerous blind street corners throughout the City caused by overgrown shrubbery and asked for suggestions as to how they might be eli- minated. Mr~ Oswalt suggested that the City Clerk advise the owners of the properties in question that this situation must be remedied within a stated time or that the City crews would remove the shrubs. Clerk Johnson suggested that, in his opinion, it would be better for Chief Tyndal to advise the property owners in person that certain shrubbery should be removed in order that he might show them exactly what the Council desired. Chr. Roe requested that Chief Tyndal and Clerk Johnson cooperate in this matter and work out the best method in which to handle this situ- ation. Chief Tyndal stated that the cross-walks located at the local high school needed'Te~pai.nting. Mr. Boyd suggested that such cross-walks be painted a contrasting color. Chr. Roe stated that the parking lanes in the down-town section were also badly in need of re-painting and Sup't. Sheldon was directed to take care of both matters. Chr. Roe agreed to contact Mr. Richey Green of the State Road Department, with regards to water control at the intersection of Highways # 27 and 50, and, also to determine whether or not old State Road # 561 through Clermont is to be re-surfaced. ... -e Mr. Boyd, Chr. of the Building Committee, reported that the Building Committee had held a meeting during the past week pertaining to rules and regulations of the various building codes. He further reported that the new 8m water main recently layed was now in operation and'.that the laying of 6" mains was progressing. Sup't. Sheldon was directed to see that the red light on the new water tower was repaired. Clerk Johnson called to the Council's attention the neces- sity for an amendment to the Sanitation Ordinance increasing monthly garbage and trash disposal rates from $2.00 to $3.00. City Attorney Morse was directed to prepare such Ordinance for passage at the next Council meeting. Clerk Johnson further suggested that a Resolution be passed authorizing the Finance Officer to borrow $16,000.00 from the Equipment Replacement Fund for a period of 4 years, repayable at $4,000.00 per year plus interest at rate of 3%; with such funds being diverted to the General Fund for purpose of purchasing a garbage packer and street sweeper. City Attorney Morse was instructed to prepare such a Resolution for passage at the next Council meeting. Clerk Johnson suggested that bids be invited as soon as possible on a garbage packer, in order that the City would be in a position to extend to the general public the back door pickup service of garbage by November 1st. Motion by Mr. Middleton, seconded by Mr. Boyd and carried, that the Purchasing Agent request bids for a garbage packer mounted on a new truck as soon as the necessary specifications are furnished by Sup't. Sheldon and the Sanitation Committee. Motion was made by Mr. Middleton, seconded by Mr. Oswalt and carried, that Clerk Johnson be requested to have a time switch installed on the flood lights at Jaycee Beach. Mr. Christenson offered and moved that it be passed, a RESOLUTION APPOINTING MR. CHARLES B. ROE TO SERVE FOR A TERM OF TWO (2) YEARS ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LAKE APOPKA NATURAL GAS DISTRICT. A copy of this RESOLUTION follows these minutes. Chr. Roe gave a report on the progress of the gas district to-date. Clerk Johnson advised the Council that only one bid had been received on the painting of the Community Building in Kehlor Park which was from Mr. Leonard Baird in the amount of $286.00. Motion by Mr. Oswalt, seconded by Mr. Middleton and carried, that Mr.Baird's bid be accepted. Clerk Johnson presented a bill from the Clermont Jr. Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $530.38 for life guard services this past summer at Jaycee Beach'. Motion was made by Mr. Oswalt, 2nd by Mr. Middleton and carried, that the authorized amount of $500.00 be paid to the Clermont Jr. Chamber of Commerce upon their present- ing signed paid statements from the life guards as to the amount which_they had received,or,other evidence satisfactory to the Finance Officer. Cler~ Johnson was to advise the Clermont Jr. Chamber of Commerce that in order for the City to bear expenses of lifeguards next summer, it would be necessary for the Jaycees to submit an itemized budget of 1960 lifeguard expenditures. Clerk Johnson read a letter from the Honorable Judge J.K.TryoD wherein Judge Tryon stated that City Attorney Morse had advised him sometime ago that he would request an increase in salary for the office of Municipal Judge as well as setting up other Court appropriation items. Judge Tryon further stated that he had been invited to attend a convention of Municipal Judges Association in Pensacola next month, and that before making any definite plans concerning this matter, he desired to know what action the Council had taken on Mr. Morse's request. Clerk Johnson was requested to advise Judge Tryon that City Attorney Morse liad failed to make any requests or recommendations as outlined in his letter; that the budget submitted by the Police Department and recommended by the Mayor and therefore accepted by the Council, did not call for an increase in salary or additional court appropriations. The Council wishes to advise Judge Tryon that they are sorry for any misunder- standings in this matter, but that the budget has already been adopted and therefore nothing can be done about the matter this yr. ... -e -e Clerk Johnson rea~ a letter of general recommendation from the Chamber of Commerce which was ordered filed. Clerk Johnson read a letter from Mr. J. Edwin Larson, State Treasurer, pertaining to Policemens Retirement Fund. City Attn'Y. Morse was directed to take whatever steps were necessary in order that Clermont Police Department may participate in such a retire- ment fund. Clerk Johnson reported on the meeting of the Zoning Board held Monday - September 14, 1959, as follows: The Zoning Board recommends that the S% of Block 100 be re-zoned to Transit Commercial That no change in Zoning be made in Block 89 That no change be made at this time in the Zoning of properties adjacent to Highway # 50 East of East Avenue, but, that this matter be reconsidered by the Zoning Board. when, by Council appointment, it is brought to full membership That the Council make the necessary appointments to the Zoning Board to bring its membership to capacity, as soon as possible That an Ordinance be prepared setting forth rules, regulation, requirements and fees pertaining to petitions for changes in Zoning Chr. Roe requested Vice-Chr. Middleton to officiate in order that he might second a motion. Motion was made by Mr. Boyd, seconded by Mr. Roe and carried, that the recommendations of the Zoning Board as it pertains to Block 100, be accepted and that City Attorney Morse prepare the necessary amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and that a notice for a hearing on the matter be published. The matter of appointment of two members to the Zoning Board was deferred. Motion by Mr. Middleton, seconded by Mr. Oswalt and carried, that an operating budget of $252,895.33 be adopted and that the tax millage for general operations be set at ~ mills. Motion by Mr. Middleton, seconded by Mr. Boyd and carried, that bills be paid. Motion by Mr. Christenson, seconded by Mr. Oswalt and carried, that meeting adjourn. QJ/U} ~ A. Clerk .,:.; .; ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SEPTEMBER 1959 ~ Sun Chevrolet Company, Inc. Orange State Oil Company Florida-Georgia Tractor Company,Inc. Dick's Gulf Service Apopka Products Clermont Builders Supply Lakeland Cement Company "Razz" Bowen Ford Company Olivenbaum Insurance Agency Finley's Municipal Supply Co.,Inc. Dorsey Standard Service Station Dotherow Office Supply Company Hughes Supply, Inc. Standard Auto Parts Achord's Garage Hilltop Book Nook Clermont T V & Appliances Pounds Motor Company, Inc. Hoskinson Brothers Firestone Store Florida Power Corporation Brantly Electric Company 232.92 408.04 1.96 5.00 137.50 94.48 146.61 20.13 20.75 295.04 1.40 58.05 39.04 51.10 32.25 31.25 5..00 26.90 12.37 1,069.98 79.91 $ 2,769.68 e ~ '. ~ . E$:O LV TIO J( Y.A.AS, the Lell.lawr. of the Itate of nod., atit. dut'y c......... ....l.... i. tlte Yea.af 0.:2 lAar. A. . D. )lia.te.. _,,"'lIte. J'Uty M1aeU'I.') 4.i4, " ip4Iclal Act, ...aWl.. the }..AU A.P'OPKA. 1(,A1'1:1..1- ca. _DIeT" an" ...... ~., 8..14 Ad .... :I'...bt. .... appeiatale'at 1;y \11.. I.ye..al_.. "dy of .acla of the Nem.... Cbt.. of I'D.W..t. .t...i.. 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TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: YOU, and each of you, are hereby notified that on Tuesday, October 6, 1959, at 8 o'clock P.M. in the City Hall in the City of Clermont, the City Council of the City of Clermont will consider and act upon a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Clermont, the same being Ordinance No. 126, changing the Zone of the following described property in the City of Clermont, Florida, to -wit: From an R -2 Residential District to a T-C Transit Commercial District: Lots 3, 4, 5, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17, Block 100, according to the Official Map of the City of Clermont, filed 4 February 1926 and recorded in Plat Book 8, pages 17 to 23, inclusive, Public Records of Lake County, Florida. ALL persons interested will be heard Florida e