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02-05-1957 Regular Meeting
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REGULAR MEETING
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont
was held at vhe city hall Tuesday, February 5, 1957.
The meeting was called to order by Council Chairman Turville
at 7:30 P. M. with all counci~l members being present. Others
present were Mayor Keene, City attorney Morse, Supt. Sheldon,
Acting Police Chief Parker, Fireman Fullwood and several visitors.
The minutes of the meeting held January 15, 1957, were read and
corrected as follows: Motion was made by Van Nostrand, Seconded
by Carrington and carried that where the minutes state II Motion
by Van Nostrand, Seconded by CarriDgton and carried that the
following members be reappointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals
for the year 1957: McQuistion, E. G. Winston, Steve Zelazo, H.
H. Tully and Russell Grant" that said minutes be corrected to
read : Motion by Van Nostrand, seconded by Carrington and
carried that the following be appointedas members of the Zoning
Commission for the year 1957: McQuistion, E. G. Winston, Steve
Zelazo, H. H. Tully and Russell Grant.
Mr. Roe, Chairman of the Water Committee, reported that an
investigation had been made relative to installing a water
main from 1'-1innehaha Avenue Southward to a proposed Motel
location and that it was the recommendation of his Committee
that a two inch line be used for this purpose and that said two
inch line be connected with existing two inch lines in order to
form a loop. Mr. Roe further stated that the cost of a six inch
line would be approximately eight hundred dollars, which in his
opinion was not needed at this time. Mr. Roe further reported
that Mr. Nagel was working on the City Water Main map and that
it should be completed in the near future. It was decided to
defer action on the proposed water main above mentiomed until the
water main map was available.
Chairman Turville suggested that Supt. Sheldon discuss the laying
of all future water mains with the Water Committee.
Mr. Bishop, chairman of the Street Lighting Committee, recommended
and moved that street --light B be installed at a point approximately
halfway betweel1 Highway "50" and second street on East avenue and
between East and Minnehaha Avenues on secind street. The motion
was seconded by Mrs. Carrington and carried. The matter of six
inch water mains in this area was discussed but/no action taken.
Mr. Bishop,::.ichairman of the Streets Committee, reported that his
committee had made some study wit. regards the request of Mr.
William Boyd for the paving of Settle street Southward from Lake
Shore drive, but that further investigation and study was
necessary before making recommendations.
Mr. Bishop moved that the Town of Minneola be invited to join
with the city of Clermont in a petetion to the State Road Department
requesting the resurfacing of State road 561 from the Norther~ limits
of the Town of Minneola to the Western limits of the City of
Clermont. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roe and carried.
Mr. Bishop reported that it would cost apprOXimately $1.00 per running :~
foot to resurface Minneola Avenue across West Lake. It was
decided to patch the street at this time as money was not available
for resurfacing.
A petetion to the Council requesting that the proper sign be
placed at the intersection of Minnehaha Avenue and Morning &rive,
desiginating that said Morning drive was a "dead end II street
was read. Supt. Sheldon was instructed to comply with the request
of the petetioners.
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A petetion of twelve property owners requesting that the city of
Clermont change all lands lying Northerly and Southerly of State
Road 50, East of East avenue and We st of Millholland Street from
R-l and R-2, residental areas, to Transit Commercial district.
Motion was made by VanNostrand, seconded by Carrington and carried
t~at the petetion be referred to the Zoning Commission with the
request that they investigate and report back to the Council within
recommendations within thirty days.
A petetion :f'rm. Mr. Frank Sherry, requesting the closing of a
part of Drew Avenue, along Shady Nook Lake. The petetion was
turned over to Mr. Bishop, Chairman of the Streets Committee, for
inve3tiga tion and recommendations.
Ietters from the State Road Department, relative to the intersection
of Highways 27 and 50 were read anddiscussed.
Mr. Turville reported that Wolfe & KOJ!lsler had made a price to the
city on the "I" beam for the city barn and that the cost would
increase the bid price of 84,000.00 to $4,620.00.
Mr. Sheldon was authorized to have the III" beam installed atter
first obtaining a written statement from Iewis Moore (the contractor)
to the effect that the barn would be completed without additional
extras for 84,620.00. This price not to include electrical wiring.
Mr. Sheldon was instructed to obtain at least thBee bids for the
wiring of the city barn.
Mayor Keene stated that a member of an engineering firm in Vera
Beach would like to meet with the Council and discuss Sewage problems.
Mr. Keene was asked to invite a representative to meet with the
Council on March 5, 1957.
Mayor Keene reported that the State Road Department would not allow
signal lights at the intersection of Fifth street and highway 50.
Mr. Sheldon was instructed to post "No Parkingll signs on desiginated
parts of this area.
Mayor Keene read a letter from the secretary of Pi Lambda Phi
offering to send certain of their members to Clermont to assist
on city projects.
Motion was made by Carrington, seconded. by Bishop and carried that
the offer of Pi Lambda Phi be1:'accepted with thanks.
At the recommendation of Mayor Keene, Police Chief Parker was
instructed to enforce Ordinance No. 85 with regards i:rr-gI.!ns.
Supt. Sheldon requested permission to purchase and install
approximately 1:30 feet of drainage tile at West Avenue to lake
Winona. Motion by Bishop, seconded by Roe and carried that
permission be granted.
Acting Police Chief Parker submitted his monthly report. The
same was accepted and ordered filed.
A discussion took place relative to purchasing a new radio for the
Police car. It was decided that such purchase was not possible
under present budget.
Supt. Sheldon requested permission to replace a fire water line
from a Fire hydrant at the foot of Montrose street to Crystal
Lake. Motion by VanNostrand, seconded by Roe and carried that
the request be granted.
Mr. Cossin complained to the Council that the water from East
Avenue was washing a ditch in his property. Mr. Cossin agreed
to give the city an easement to the l~{e in the would install
the necessary drainage tile.
Motion was made by Roe, seconded by Carringtot and carried that
the city Attorney prepare the necessary easement and that atter
said easement had been executed by Mr. Cossin that Mr. Sheldon
install a 2'4" drainage s4wer from East averlUe to Sunnyside lake.
Mr. VanNostrand was requested to get appraisals on certain
city owned property and to report. to the Council at ~ra Special
meet ing to be called by the chairman, at which time 'the manner
and methoid of offering such property for sale would be decided.
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Motion was made by Roe, seconded by VanNostrand and carried that
Clerk Joynson be authorized to Grant-Harris the amount of $61.44,
and Bowman & Brown the amount of 16.81 as rental on certain property
being used by the city as a publi~ Parking lot.
Motion by VanNostrand, seconded by Bishop and carried that Clerk
Johnson be authorized to make the necessary arrangements with
Gibbs-Ashley of Winter GardeR for the inoculation of Dogs in
Clermont during the Month of March. Mayor Keene to publish the
necessary proclamation when advised by clerk Johnsoj of the dates.
Clerk Johnson read a letter from Mrs. Lockmiller, of Lockmiller
Inc. wherein the city was asked to place a price on 6, Block 7.
The matter was tabled for further investigation.
Clerk Johnson read a letter from Mr. J. E. Middleton, with check
in the amount of $250.00 attached, wherein. Mr. Middle made an
offer of $2,000.00 for lots 9 & 11, Block 89.
Clerk Johnson was instructed to return Mr. Middleton's check and
to adcise him that his offer could not be accepted, but that the
lots in question would be offered to the general on a sealed bid
basis within the very near future and that he could make his
offer at that time.
Motion was made by Carrington, seconded by Bishop and carried that
bills be paid.
Clerk Johnson read a letter from Albert Johnson requesting
permission ~o use lots 17-18-19-20-21-22, Block 120, Johnson's
replat, for resedential purposes. No action was taken.
Motion was made by Roe, seconded by Carrington and carried that
the Clermont Chamber of Commerce be paid $.500.00 as budgeted.
~airman Turville adjourned the meeting to an executive session.
Motion by Roe, seconded by Bishop and carried that Walter Warren
of Leesburg, Florida be paid the amount of $750.00 for legal
services rendered.
:001. VanNostrand. stated that,l~ac.tion 10, City of Clermont
Ordinance 126, which establishes zoning regulations and provides
for the administration there6f, specifies that a Board of Adjustment
consisting of five members shall be appointed by the City Council
for a period of three years. It appears that up to the present
time no such body has ever been legally and/or officially
appointed in accordance 1'{ith the Ordinance., Tllw ~_-~_._ I ~.Me
that the Council appoint George Brooks, W. R. Copeland, James H.
Harris, Charles Roe mdW. A. Sexton to const1:tute a Boara- of
Adjustment and to serve in a manner consistent with Section 10,
City of Clermont Ordinence 126;that the appointment of individual
members shall be for a period of three' years beginning this date;
and that the internal orginization and procedure for the Board of
Adjustment be determined by the members thereof.
Moved by Roe, seconded by Bishop and passed unanamously.
VanNostrand moved that Boyette re-plat petetion be held without
action u.til such time as decision is reached on petetion to rezone
property abutting on highway 50. Passed unanamously.
Meeting adjourned to the call of the chairman.
BILLS PAYABLE
January 30, 19.57
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Clermont Hardware & Supply
Wolfe & Konsler
Badger Mrter Co.
Orange State Oil Co.
Standard Oil Company
Florida Telephone Corp.
Clermont Radio & TV
Fire Calls
Dominion Signal Co.
Fla. Zoning & Plan'g Comm
Boykin & Elliott
Stokes & Fields
William Boyd
Chas. Croizer
E. B. Cashwell
Fla. Power
Brantly Electric Co.
Indianapolis Badge & Tag
Sanger Builders Supply
GrantOHarris Drug Co
Finley I s Munic ipal Supply
Soutp Lake Publishers
Walker & Jensen
Clermont Builders Supply
Bill Judy Station
Dick's Service Station
Southern Pipe Company
Sun Chevrolet Company
Supreme Fuel Oil Company
F & R Office Supply
Southeast Electronics
Peterson Gun Shop
Florida Georgia Tractor Co.
Donald LaVeigne
Achords Garage
Harry P. Leu, Inc.
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34.l.I6
71.27
350.88
125.64
58.95
21.74
16 . 35
87.00
208.98
15.00
216.00
24.38
25.00
12.00
51.76
899.82
10.00
16 .13
46 .71
8.00
26 . 88
3.10
13.34
84.76
74.64
1.83
105.70
92.05
148.24
14.55
25 .10
3.48
50.00
67.01
144.94
21.63